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Tiff brews over Kalk Bay view siteTERESA FISCHER

NEIGHBOURS have objectedto a rezoning application for

the development of a vacant sec-tion of land in Kalk Bay, whichthey say will permanently de-tract from a beautiful part of Ka-lk Bay’s coastline.

If approved, a single residentialdwelling with basement will bebuilt on land, which is currentlyzoned undetermined. This is on thebeach-side of the road, above Woo-ley’s Pool.

Johan Verheem, a resident oppo-site the site, says: “Nobody walkingpast will ever see the ocean again.From street level one will only seethe top of the Simon’s Town Moun-tains.”

Verheem adds that the site is avery popular location for whalewatching and people have sat on thebenches overlooking the sea for acentury. He says whales swim with-in 50m of the tidal pool.

He has a self-catering unit, whichhe says will suffer financially if theview is taken away.

Roelf Jansen, chairperson of theKalk Bay and St James Residents’and Ratepayers’ Association, saysthe association objects to the devel-opment proposal as it stands “in thestrongest possible terms”.

Jansen says the proposal is con-troversial because of its position be-tween Main Road and the sea at agateway location along this scenicroute. The association does notwant the roof level of any new struc-ture on this site to rise above roadlevel and believe that is should re-spect all set-back lines and bulk fac-tors.

Jansen adds the applicant, PeterLiddell, is “not properly aware” ofthe visual consequences that wouldarise because “his consultants havenot investigated and demonstratedsuch consequences”.

Jansen adds scaffolding withsacking should be erected to simu-late this effect, which he feels would“undoubtedly bring about signifi-cant changes to the proposal”.

However, Duncan Bates, the pro-fessional land surveyor handlingthe application, says the visual im-pact on neighbours has been dealt

with extensively in the Environ-mental Impact Assessment process,and that their objections were over-ruled by Province.

Bates says: “It will have no majorsignificant impact on their view.Only a section of the view will betaken away; it is not a skyscraper.”

Another resident, Damian Con-way, says that although he is not di-rectly affected, it would affect someof his view. Conway adds there is a“big difference between a view ofthe sea in the distance and a viewof the sea crashing on to rocks rightin front of you”.

Regarding this point Bates com-ments that 30m taken away from 20km strip of coastline is “insignifi-cant”.

But Conway says: “The bend inthe road where Mr Liddell wants tobuild is where the view is moststriking and noticeable for passers-by, whereas if one travels furtherup the road, the view is off to theside – not in front of anyone travel-ling or walking along the road.”

Conway adds if the application isapproved Liddell’s property will in-crease massively in value, whereas

his neighbours’ propertyvalues will be signifi-cantly reduced.

He says: “This is sim-ply not equitable be-cause when the neigh-bours bought their prop-erties years ago and paida fair market rate fortheir views they couldnot reasonably have an-ticipated that the landwould be rezoned in fu-ture.”

Verheem points outthat the application isfor coverage of the site tobe 77% not 65%. Also,that the building line would be re-laxed from three metres to zero. Headds no future road widening is tak-ing place.

Bates says this is because it is anarrow site which does not lend it-self to conventional development.

Safety is another concern raisedby residents.

Barbara Bruce says a group ofswimmers uses the pool daily andif it can no longer be monitoredfrom houses across the road, they

would be more vulnerable.A resident who asked not to be

named says he monitors the coast-line for poachers and his tip-offshave led to numerous arrests.

But Bates says that building onthe land will increase security asthe site has been used by vagrantsand drug dealers.

The closing date for objections isMonday 19 March. Further infor-mation from K Barry on (021) 7108205.

STUNNING VIEW: Cape Argus Pick ’n Pay Cycle Tourcompetitors cycle alongBoyes Drive. The clear,warm weather meant thatthe cyclists had a perfectview of the ocean. See sportpages for more photos.Photo:Gerhard Slabbert

IMPACTED: This view will be reduced to a narrow strip if a rezoning application is approved,say Kalk Bay residents. Photo: Teresa Fischer

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Kommetjie Road parking baysmay go - ask nowJANET Holwill, chairperson of the FishHoek Valley Ratepayers’ and Residents’ As-sociation, says plans for modification toKommetjieRoad – to reduce speedingandac-cidents – may necessitate the removal ofparking bays.

This is because of proposed cycle lanes.This would affect many residents on Kom-

metjie Road. Holwill says the proposal willbe available for viewing at the Subcounciloffice in Fish Hoek until the end of March,and on Wednesday 14 March there will be aquestion and answer session from 17:00 until19:00. Traffic calming measures will includetraffic lights at the Riverside Road intersec-tion and raised medians.

Simon’s Town imbizoSIMON’S TOWN police encourage thecommunity to join them at two imbi-zos:

Simon’s Town Sector 1 imbizo will beheld at Red Hill Settlement C Camp onThursday 22 March at 18:00.

Simon’s Town Sector 2 imbizo will beheld at the Library Community Hall onTuesday 27 March at 18:00.

Police will be discussing relatedcrimes in the area.

Phone Constable Sithole on (021) 7868646.

SHOWTIME: It’s time for Fish Hoek High School’s annual variety concert. This year is goingto be bigger and better, with fabulous acts that are sure to blow you away. Tickets areon sale at Fish Hoek High School. Prices range from R40 R55 with a R5 levy being chargedon the original price if bought at the door. The show starts at 19:20 and ends at 21:30.Pictured here are the very talented WYZ Guys. Phone (021) 782 1107 or visit www.fishhoekhigh.co.za Photo: Supplied

Ocean View drug bustALLEGED drug houses in Ocean View werethe target of an integrated police operationat the weekend.

SAPS and Metro Police searched a housein Flamingo Road and confiscated 25 Man-drax tablets. They arrested a 21-year-oldman and charged him with possession ofMandrax. An address in Cetus Way wassearched and police arrested a 32-year-oldman for possession of dagga and a half aMandrax tablet. In Linx Avenue, police ar-

rested arrested a 22-year-old man for possessionof tik. They searched premises in Jasmine Closeand arrested two men for possession of dagga.

They also found 20 packets of abandoned dag-ga hidden in a wheelie bin in front of Disa Court.Lieutenant Colonel Augus, Ocean View PoliceStation Commander, has invited the communityto an Imbizo to discuss and share ideas on howto fight crime in Ocean View.

This will take place on Thursday 15 March.See diary on page 10 for details.

OPERATIC DELIGHTS: Outstanding young students from UCT Opera will appear in Fish Hoek’sFriends of Music Evening of Opera concert, at the Fish Hoek Civic Centre at 19:30, on Friday23 March. The programme will feature extracts from Carmen, L’Elisir d’Amore, The Barberof Seville and favourites from the musicals, as well as previews of what is to come in UCTOpera School’s upcoming productions of Cosi fan Tutte and the Tales of Hoffmann. Includedin the programme will be solo arias from wellknown operas, as well as duets and ensemblework. The Friends say they are showcasing the excellent work being done at the UCT OperaSchool, and encourage people to support this worthy initiative as the students need all thesupport they can get – they are compiling the programme themselves. The accompanist isVictor Tichart. Tickets are R50, and are obtainable at Kleinjan’s Biltong Bar, on Fish HoekMain Road and in the Long Beach Mall and Valley Boutique, Valyland, or at the concert.Photo:Supplied

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IN SUPPORT: A WelcomeGlen resident took thisphotograph of demonstrators on Boyes Drive supporting the cyclists whowore red ribbons in protest against Entilini’s tollplaza/offices on Chapman’s Peak. On Friday 9March Judge Rosheni Allie dismissed an urgentapplication in the CapeHigh Court to try and haltconstruction. Judge Alliedismissed the applicationby the Hout Bay Residents’ Association with costs for three counsel. But Len Swimmer, chairperson of the association, describes this as a “temporary setback”. Swimmer says the judgedid not deal with the merits of the case. He adds they will file another interdict in the nextfew days and that the judge dismissed the case on the basis that it was not an urgent application. Transport MEC Robin Carlisle says: “I have always maintained that we were acting lawfully and in accordance with due process.” Photo: Heather Mills

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Whelk fishermen take up nets after shark deathTERESA FISCHER

THE Great White Sharkthat died in Fish Hoek Bayafter being caught in ex-perimental whelk fishinggear was found dead byfishermen on Sunday 11March.

This is according to SharkSpotters research manager,Alison Kock, who adds thatany belief that the animalcould have been released, isfalse.

She says she was alertedby whelk fishermen thatthey had found the sharkand she then notified the rel-evant authorities from theDepartment of Agriculture,Forestry and Fisheries(DAFF) and the Departmentof Environment Affairs toensure that all complianceprotocols were adhered to.The shark, a large femalemeasuring 4.3m in lengthand weighing 886kg wastowed to Simon’s Town har-bour.

Kock says according tofisheries scientists and thepermit holder an experi-mental permit was issued byDAFF to explore the sustain-ability and practicality ofwhelk fishing in the area.

Whelk are also know as seasnails

“The fishing gear consistsof hoop nets, approximatelyone metre in diameter,which are baited with fishlike sardines and then de-ployed on the sea floor. Thewhelks, being scavengers,then follow the scent trail in-to the net where they arecaught. The process is simi-lar to crayfishing usingcrayfish nets,” explainsKock.

However, the 15 hoop netsare connected together andattached to surface markerbuoys and weighted down.The fishing gear is set over-night and in the morning thewhelks are harvested fromthe nets.

She says the shark ap-pears to have become entan-gled in the ropes connectedto the hoop net. “The designthat was used had excessrope and a large enough areaunder the bridle near theopening of the pot which al-lowed the shark to be able toget its head through whileinvestigating it,” says Kock.

She adds consensus is thatit likely suffocated to death.

The experimental fisheryfirst came to Shark Spottersand public attention about

three weeks ago when thegear was deployed in FishHoek.

“We have not recordedany significant increase inshark sightings since thenets were deployed. The baitinside the hoops is notenough to attract a sharkfrom hundreds of metresaway, but is enough to at-tract a shark swimming inthe immediate area. Giventhat white sharks, as apexpredators are naturally verycurious and their investiga-tory behaviour is well docu-mented, the sharks wouldmore than likely be attract-ed to the gear irrespective ofwhat was inside,” she says.

All the fishing gear waslifted on Monday. (yester-day)

Modifications would bemade to reduce the excessline near the opening of thepot to prevent a shark or an-other marine animal fromsticking its head through orgetting inside the net.

“Furthermore, the fisher-men have decided not to con-tinue working in Fish Hoekbay, and will be liaising withauthorities and ourselves toavoid areas and times ofhigh white shark activity,”concludes Kock.

SUFFOCATED: This Great White died after becoming entangled in gear used by whelk fishermenin Fish Hoek. Photo: Leanne Stander

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From breadtags to wheelchairsBREADWINNER:The woman whostarted it all, MaryHoneybun (left),with her daughter,Jane Cope.

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FROM a humble breadtag to awheelchair. This is what 77-year-old Mary Honeybun has man-aged to do since 2006 when shestarted the Breadtags for Wheel-chairs Foundation.

After seeing the need for wheel-chairs for people with disabilitiesand those who are less fortunate,Honeybun saw that breadtags couldbe put to better use.

“I started this foundation here inthe City to try and do something dif-ferent with these breadtags. Theyare easy to collect, easy to find, andessentially can help so many peo-ple,” she says.

Since the foundation’s establish-ment, several million breadtagshave been processed – washed, sort-ed and packed. These breadtags arethen sold to a recycler called Grow-plast and the money collected isused to pay for the wheelchairs,which are purchased through a lo-

cal pharmacy.“Not only can these breadtags

change the life of a person in need,but the recycling process is helpingour environment too. They are re-cycled as seedling trays for plantnurseries,” says Honeybun.

For the past six years, people allover Cape Town, Worcester,George, Knysna and even Jeffrey’sBay, have been collecting breadtagsfor the foundation. It takes a 200kgload of breadtags to purchase onedeluxe wheelchair for a person inneed. Since inception, the founda-tion has distributed 278 wheel-chairs to different organisationsthat require wheelchairs.

At the celebratory Breadtags forWheelchairs event that was held onWednesday 7 March at the Silver-tree Restaurant in Kirstenbosch,Honeybun expressed her gratitudeto all those who have given so muchof their time and effort to the opera-tion of the foundation.

Many schools and other organisa-tions around the City help to collect

breadtags to pass along to the foun-dation.

Jenny Thomas, a Grade 1 teacherat Edgemead Primary School, saysthat the school has been collectingbreadtags for the past two years.

“It took some time for the bread-tag collecting to become a trend, butparentshavebecomeaccustomed toit.

“The children at the school are allenthused to do it, and it’s a greatway for everyone in the school toget involved in something good forthe community.

“We collect about one and a halfphotostat boxes full of breadtags aweek, which is quite phenomenal.We provide the parents with regu-lar updates on the collection and afriendly reminder to help them tokeep on handing them in,” she says.

Anyone who would like to con-tribute breadtags to the foundationcan contact Mary Honeybun on(021) 789 1831, and she will provideinformation on the nearest drop-offpoint.

EXTRA LEGS: The Fish HoekMethodist Church held an extremely successful potjie competition on Saturday 25 February, onthe False Bay College Grounds.The vibe was really festive and allthe competitors’ stands weredressed according to theirtheme, with a total of nine competitors from the church’s congregation cooking up a storm.There was a jumping castle andkids’ games so it was a real familyouting. Once the judging hadbeen finalised, over 200 peopledevoured the “delicious and veryvaried potjies”. Pictured is thewinning team Afrikatai, who created a Thai Chicken potjie. Theyare in front, Brian Croucher, LynMcCormick and Leonie Croucher.In the back, Caroline Millard, Malcolm McCormick and RichardPeens. Photo: Supplied

FISH Hoek Meals on Wheelsurgently needs volunteercooks to assist with the prepa-ration and cooking of meals fortheir recipients, particularlyon a Friday.

They supply meals to about40 people every Monday,Wednesday and Friday.

Teams of four women usual-ly prepare meals only once amonth, working for aboutthree hours in the morning butthey may also be required tobegin preparation the day be-fore.

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CORRECTION NOTICE: INVITATION TO PUBLICWORKSHOP ON THE DRAFT LAND USE PLANNINGBILLDue to unforeseen circumstances the date of the advertised workshop for the CapeMetropole has to change. Please note the details of this workshop will now be as follows:

Cape Metropole Monday26 March 201208:30 - 16:00

Japie Krige HallPaul Roos GimnasiumStellenbosch

A copy of the draft Bill which will be discussed at the workshop is available on thedepartmental web page: http://www.westerncape.gov.za/eng/publications/draft_bills/2012

Interested persons wishing to attend or to present their views at the workshop, mustby 19 March 2012 forward their details to Mr M Williams at tel: 021 483-2800 or e-mail:[email protected].

Due to limited space available at the venues and for catering purposes, it is important toregister your attendance in advance.

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IF reality is getting a bit toomuch, the intimate atmosphereof the Kalk Bay Theatre might bewhat the doctor ordered. Youcould even treat yourself to sup-per before the show, which in-

cludes dessert served while youmingle with the performers.

By the time you step back into thenight to the sound of the gentlecrashing of the sea, and breathe inthe misty ocean air, you will hope-fully have forgotten your worries.

On Thursday 8 March, guests en-joyed the premiere of Coward &Cole, the new show from piano leg-ends Godfrey Johnson and RolandPerold. They gobbled delicioussnacks before the show and richchocolate brownies afterwards.

Contemporaries from across theAtlantic, Noël Coward and ColePorter were masters of their craftwhen it came to hitting a nerve withjust the right amount of sarcasmand irony. They brought us favour-ite songs such as Let’s Do It, MadDogsandEnglishmenandMrs.Wor-thington.

Featuring dynamic musical duoGodfrey Johnson and Roland Per-old, this collection of Noël Cowardand Cole Porter’s timeless master-pieces delights with witticisms, so-cial commentary and innate ab-surdity.

Coward & Cole will be performedWednesday to Saturdays until 24March at 20:30, with a matinee per-formance on Sunday 18 March at14:30. Tickets cost R95. Seating isunreserved and doors open at 18:30.Guests can also enjoy a deliciouspre-show supper. For bookings andfurther information visitwww.kbt.co.za

STARS OF THE SHOW: Performers, Godfrey Johnson and Roland Perold, withPaul Griffiths and Michele Maxwell. Photo: Christine Skinner

JOB WELL DONE: Enjoying the evening were Kalk Bay Theatre owner SimonCooper and chef Hannah McMahon. Photo: Christine Skinner

BREATHER: The view from the porch of the Simon’s Town Museum, the venue for screenings of “ExploringConsciousness” films, which take place on every second Thursday. Photo: Teresa Fischer

TERESA FISCHER

IMAGINE the end of all stress. Aglimpse of this blissful state wasprovided in a screening of a talkon “the illusion of time” by re-nowned author Eckhart Tolle atthe Simon’s Town Museum.

Heexplains that stress is the inevi-table result if one’s pre-occupation iswith thoughts of the “so-called” fu-ture, which never actually arrives,as it is always “now”.

People believe the future is veryimportant, because of an uncon-scious belief that the next moment ismore important than the present.They hope that it will be better orfear that it will be worse.

“The future does not even exist; itonly seems to exist. If you look close-ly you never experience it, yet it hasan overwhelming reality on this sur-face level.”

Tolle describes people “runningaround like frightened rabbits”missing the “fullness of life”.

He goes on to explain that time is

a thought; something the mind hasconstructed.

“The more time dominates yourmind the more identified you arewith thought.”

Tolle says nature is aligned withlife - he uses the example that peo-ple’s dogs are much more closelyaligned with their natural state.

This lost state of connectedness isthe cause of fear and anxiety, whichhe describes as a mental illness thatalmost everybody has - which is whywe don’t recognise how dysfunction-al it is.

The screening was presented byExploring Consciousness Films,which encourages a deeper under-standing of ourselves, our planetand the universe, to enable us to takeresponsibility for our future.

Material is sourced from all overthe world and some films offer mate-rial which has never been screenedbefore in South Africa.

For more information, call (021)786 3046 or visit www.exploringcon-sciousness.org.za

No time like the present

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LADUMA: On Saturday 3 March, Cindy Carelse from Ocean View and David Willcock from Essex, England, celebratedtheir wedding at the Fish Hoek Sports Club. Cindy (eMzantsi Carnival operations manager) and Dave (a rail engineer)are both huge football fans and chose to get married on the day that their teams, Liverpool and Arsenal respectively,played each other in the Premiership. Cindy’s father Peter was a former professional player. The winning goal wasscored by her brother Craig in a dramatic penalty shootout to a fiveaside match played between friends and familymembers. Pictured are Nathan “Skrtel” Levendall, Bradley “Carragher” Barnes, Robin “Reina” Matthews, Craig“Rush” Carelse, Errol “Gerrard” Carelse, assistant manager Carol “Paisley” Reid, Liverpool manager Cindy “Dalglish” Willcock, match referee Selwyn Barnes, Arsenal manager Dave “Wenger” Willcock, assistant manager Keith“Rice” Whoriskey, Evan “Seaman” Tiffloen, Keenan “van Persie” Herbst, Phil “Pires” Willcock, Peter “Bergkamp”Carelse, Kippy “Henry” Herbst and Andrew “Adams” Willcock. Photo: Sam Pearce

Liverpool manager Cindy “Dalglish” Willcock gives her team talk at half time.Reverend Severo Delcarme conducted the ceremony in front of “gorgeouslydecorated” goalposts. Photo: Sam Pearce

THE solution to the ongoingproblem some residents havewith baboons is to prevent easyaccess to human food, and thefirst step is to ensure that ba-boons cannot forage in garbage.

Internationally renowned re-searchers at the UCT Baboon Re-search Unit have been studying thePeninsula baboons for many years.

When asked about how best tokeep baboons out of urban areas,they replied that the answer is quitesimple: Do not give baboons anyreason to enter urban environ-ments.

Baboons are attracted to urbanareas because it is easy to find food.

The City provides lockable binson request – to residents in baboon-prone areas – at no additional cost.

The Solid Waste Department isable to empty the bin with the pad-locks in place. Residents are urgedto buy two strong padlocks to prop-erly secure their bins.

Keeping this source of food out of

reach of baboons benefits humans,and the baboons.

People who live where baboonsare regular visitors should followthese guidelines:

. Do not feed baboons in any way.

. Warn your neighbours whenbaboons are in the vicinity.

. Keep doors locked and win-dows closed when baboons are inthe vicinity.

. Install burglar bars (with gapssmaller than 8 cm, including sides/tops of bars) on windows you usual-ly keep open.

. Do not have food on display.

. Plant indigenous, as baboonslove alien plants

. Dustbins: Every resident in ba-boon-prone areas should have theprescribed lockable bin. Secure thebin either upright against a wall/

pole or lie it down on its side,lockedwith padlocks.

. Put the recycling bag next tothe bin

. Keep a hose pipe ready to use.It is effective in chasing away ba-boons

Residents can request a lockablebin from their Municipal Office oremail Margeaux Uys for an applica-tion at [email protected].

The public can report any ba-boon-related incidents to the Ba-boon Reporting Hotline on071 588 6540.

Locking bins foil baboons

Page 8 People’s Post False Bay PROPERTY Tuesday 13 March 2012

Engel & Völkers Fish Hoek, 3AGreen Parrot Place, Recreation Rd, Fish Hoek 7975 • Tel: 021 782 0006 • Fax: 021 782 0014Email: [email protected] • Web: www.engelvoelkers.co.za

From R3,795m to R6,950m excl VAT • Web ID: ENV48993For more information contact Dawn 082 593 2028 or Inge 083 3009454

One on Peak is a security development offering24-hour peace of mind. All units will have thebenefit of: Intercom to all homes, Cameras and24-hour off-site surveillance, Electric fencing,Alarms, Security beams, internal security gatesand 24/7 Neighbourhood watch - utilising vehiclesurveillance and number plate recognition, withoptional after-hours vehicle owner sms notification.

With 360° views, encompassing the breathtakingdiversity of ocean and mountains. The developersspecialise in high quality, up-market residences.Their aim: To provide exceptional value forinvestors. Thus, the development carries a 5-yearNHBRC structural guarantee.

The interior has been designed in keeping with the organically contemporary exterior, and include luxurious high-class finishes.

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Vic Duggan 083 626 0383 Carol Croft 072 717 0751

Wolfie 076 416 8069

Wolfie 076 416 8069 Carol Croft 072 717 0751 Vic Duggan 083 626 0383

FISH HOEK R3,395.000

GLENCAIRN HEIGHTS R1,265,000

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Teamwork drivesproperty companyto new heightsPROPERTY prices are still under pres-sure with buyers looking to drive pricesdown due to continuing tough economicconditions.

According to Tony Cashel, Managing Part-ner, Harcourts Maynard Burgoyne in FishHoek, 2012 will be a tough trading year.

To close a sale requires professionalism,teamwork and knowledge. This is the ethosthat Harcourts embraces to facilitate contin-ued growth. Nationally, in 2011, HarcourtsGroup opened 14 new offices and grew by26%. The industry average was 5%.

Against this backdrop, Harcourts FishHoek had a great 2011, with a 100% growthon their 2010 figures. “However, we did comeoff a low base” Cashel points out. “So toachieve our 2012 targets, we will have to con-

tinue pulling together as a professional team,and have fun in doing it, to maintain the Har-courts winning culture”.

The team includes: Carol Croft; JacquieWolfaardt; Lorna Stiger; Vic Duggan andWolfie Wolfaardt. There is also a dedicatedRental team consisting of André Brehem andLisa Dewey. André and Lisa manage over 70properties. Their ongoing teamwork anddedication to the industry is commendableand they enjoyed their first joint awards forthe 3rd and 4th quarter in 2011.

André and Lisa look forward to growingthe rental business and offer all potentialnew clients the opportunity to benefit fromefficient systems, strict tenant screening andthe placement of creditworthy applicants.

For all your property needs visit www.har-courts.co.za

DEDICATED TEAM: Standing from left to right are Wolfie Wolfaardt, Andre Brehem, Vic Dugganand Tony Cashel. Sitting from left to right are Carol Croft, Lisa Dewey, Jacquie Wolfaardt andLorna Stiger. Photo: supplied

TEAM EFFORT: The Fish Hoek team of Engel and Voelkers comprising Dawn Visser, GlennBrown and Inge Kaul, looks forward to assisting you with all your property needsPhoto: Supplied

Tuesday 13 March 2012 PROPERTY People’s Post False Bay Page 9

New face at Chas Everitt in Fish HoekTHE well established ChasEveritt International real es-tate office, located on MainRoad, Fish Hoek, has a newmanager, appointed from thelocal Chas Everitt team.

Scott Tait, who has been one ofthe agents affiliated to ChasEveritt’s False Bay franchisesince August 2008, has been en-thusiastically received and hisappointment is effective fromThursday 1 March.

Scott aims to develop the fullpotential of the operation locatedon Main Road, Fish Hoek. Hav-ing established himself as a serv-ice-driven agent in the Noord-hoek area – an area Scott is verypassionate about – it was only amatter of time before Scott tookon the opportunity to lead a teamin the False Bay area.

“The current market providesgreat scope to take on new chal-lenges, and with activity improv-ing the opportunities for the real

estate market are looking muchbetter than they have done in thelast few years,” says Scott.

“My current team at False Baycovers the Valley but there areprime vacancies that I am deter-mined to fill, to meet the needs ofthe business” says Scott.

Scott also edits the popularNoordhoek website www.Noord-hoekValley.co.za as well as theNoordhoek

Facebook site http://www.fa-cebook.com/noordhoekvalley

and has set a fine example toagents on how to interact withresidents, using online media forthe community’s benefit. This issomething he plans to expandwith the website www.False-Bay.info which is owned by theChas Everitt False Bay fran-chise.

Scott can be contacted on076 156 2619 or at the ChasEveritt False Bay office on(021) 784 1630. Or email [email protected]

NEW MANAGER:Scott Taitis the newly appointed manager at theChasEveritt Internationalreal estateoffice inFish Hoek.Photo: Supplied

Page 10 People’s Post False Bay GENERAL Tuesday 13 March 2012

NOTICE OF MEETINGS OF THE SUBCOUNCILSMARCH 2012Notice is hereby given that the meeting of the 24 (twenty four) Subcouncils for theCity of Cape Town will take place at the time and at the different venues as indicatedin the schedule below:

Subcouncil Venue Date Time Manager

1Council Chambers, Royal Ascot,Milnerton

22 10:00Peter Deacon021 550 1001

2 Kraaifontein Council Chambers 23 10:00Fred Monk021 980 6053

3Council Chambers, Voortrekker Road,Goodwood

22 10:00Johannes Brand021 590 1676

4Parow Council Chambers,Tallent Road, Parow

22 10:00Ardela van Niekerk021 938 8050

5Council Chambers, cnr Jakkalsvlei Avenueand Kiaat Road Bonteheuwel

23 10:00Martin Julie021 695 8161

6Bellville Council ChambersBellville Civic Centre

19 10:00Pat Jansen021 918 2024

7 Fisantekraal Multipurpose Centre 19 10:00Carin Viljoen021 970 3002

8Strand Council ChambersStrand

22 10:00Izak du Toit021 850 4149

9Solomon Tshuku HallKhayelitsha

23 10:00Thando Siwisa021 360 1351

10Lookout Hill Tourism FacilityKhayelitsha

19 10:00Fezekile Cotani021 360 1267

11 Vanguard Community Centre 23 10:00Kayise Nombakuse021 630 1600

12 Portlands Community Centre 22 10:00David Cedras021 371 4550

13 Brown’s Farm Community Hall 23 10:00Lunga Bobo021 630 1600

14 Gugulethu Council Chambers 19 10:00Christopher Jako021 630 1600

15Raven Room,Pinelands Training Centre, Pinelands

23 10:00Mariette Griessel021 531 3437

16Council Chambers, 44 Wale Street,Cape Town

19 10:00Marius Coetsee021 487 2055

17 Athlone Minor Hall, 22 10:00Edgar Carolissen021 637 9757

18Rondevlei Subcouncil Chambers,Lotus River

22 10:00Okkie Manuels021 700 4020

19 Council Chambers Fish Hoek 19 10:00Desiree Mentor021 784 2011

20Council Chambers, Alphen CentreConstantia

23 10:00Brian Ford021 794 2493

21Oostenberg Council ChambersKuils River

23 10:00Pieter Grobler021 900 1502

22Strand Council ChambersStrand

19 10:00Richard Moi021 900 1508

23 Colorado Community Centre 19 10:00Raphael Martin021 371 4551

24 Khayelitsha Training Centre 22 10:00Anthony Mathe021 956 8000

ACHMAT EBRAHIMCITY MANAGER

Tuesday 13 MarchMuizenberg: The AfricanInstitute for MathematicalSciences presents a free pub-lic talk by Nicola Mulder ofUCT, which outlines some ofthe key factors involved inhuman disease research andmore appropriate treatmentregimes. It takes place at18:45 for 19:00 at 6 MelroseRoad. Phone Linda on (021)787 9263.

Tuesday 13 MarchGlencairn Heights: TheCity of Cape Town invitesresidents in Old Glencairn,Welcome Glen, Da GamaPark and Glencairn to at-tend a meeting to discuss ba-boon issues in these commu-nities. The venue is PhoenixHall at 18:30 for 19:00. Forfurther information contactDr Elzette Jordan on 084 2221409.

Wednesday 14 MarchGlencairn: The Simon’sTown Community PoliceSub Forum’s (Sector 1)monthly meeting takes placeat 18:30 in the Phoenix Hall,Glencairn Heights. Talk bySharon Stolk on Spirit of ThePhoenix Recovery Centre.Phone Aliet Pelt (021) 7810028 or 072 347 3117.

Wednesday 14 MarchMouille Point: Ward 54hosts Transport MEC RobinCarlisle, who will discussthe Chapman’s Peak devel-opment and the advances ofroad safety, at the CapeTown Hotel School, GrangerBay, at 17:45. Entrance free,donations R50. Drinks andsnacks will be served. RSVPessential, email: [email protected] or sms082 756 2288.

Wednesday 14 Marchto Saturday 17 MarchFish Hoek: Fish Hoek HighSchool’s Variety Concerttakes place at the school.Tickets are available at theschool and prices range fromR40 to R55. Tickets will beavailable at the door butwith a levy of R5. The showwill start at 19:20 and end at21:30. For further detailscontact (021) 782 1107 or visit:www.fishhoekhigh.co.za

Wednesday 14 MarchZandvlei: The ZandvleiTrust hosts a presentationby Lucia Rodrigues on theVerreaux’s Eagles (BlackEagle) of the Western Cape,at 18:00 for 19:00, at the Impe-rial Yacht Club, PromenadeRoad. She has spent anumber of years as a citizen

scientist gathering data andher photos of these majesticraptors will be shown for thefirst time.

Drinks and snacks will beserved. Phone David on (021)788 1086.

Thursday 15 MarchFish Hoek: Diabetes Sup-port Group meeting at 14:15at the Civic Centre. Therewill be guests from LivingHope. Phone Gerald Jeftha(021) 786 4540 or 081 270 5966.

Thursday 15 MarchOcean View: Ocean ViewPolice Community Engage-ment Imbizo at 19:00 at theCivic Centre. Share prob-lems about service delivery,best practices, and discusspossible solutions on howthe community can work to-gether in the fight againstcrime. The police would alsolike to recruit members whowant to be part of the neigh-bourhood watch in OceanView and Masiphumelele.Phone Warrant Officer Nko-sikho Mzuku on 071 604 8356.

Thursday 15 MarchSimon’s Town: The Simon’sTown Art Group hosts a talkby Derric van Rensburg at18:30 in the library hall, onthe Main Road, opposite thepolice station. Derric ishugely talented and hasmany years of experience. Ifyou are not a member, youare most welcome to attendand you will be asked to do-nate R5 as an entrance fee.Phone Janet Spurr on (021)782 0339.

Friday 16 to Sunday18 March

Simon’s Town: Navy Festi-val. Entrance is free andgates will open daily from10:00 until 18:00. This year,the German Type 122 frigate,Lübeck, will participate,having just left the area ofoperations (anti-piracy pa-trols) off Somalia, togetherwith theSouthAfricanMekoclass frigate, SAS Isandlwa-na, which will be returningto South Africa from anti-pi-racy patrols in the Mozam-bican channel.

Saturday 17 MarchGlencairn: St Patrick’s cele-bration dance at the Bay Ca-fe on the Glen at 19:00 for19:30. Music by “The Un-named”. R145 per person.Dress: appropriate. Cashbar, raffles and prizes. Pro-ceeds to Anchor’s Away Vil-lage for the IntellectuallyChallenged. To book phoneFran on (021) 786 1321 or 083357 5822

Saturday 17 MarchFish Hoek: “In The Mood”dance club’s monthly meet-ing at 20:00 in the Civic Cen-tre Hall. Dress smart/casu-al. Bring own bar etc. Mem-bers R20. Non members R25.Booking essential. Phone(021) 782 4991.

Saturday 17 MarchMuizenberg: The Friendsof Muizenberg Library booksale from 09:00 to 11:45, out-side the Library, to celebratethe start of Library week.Lots of bargain books andmagazines will be on sale.Phone (021) 788 5263.

Wednesday 21 MarchFish Hoek: Annual GeneralMeeting of the Fish HoekGarden Club starts at 19:00,in the Minor Hall of the CivicCentre. All members are cor-dially invited to attend andare reminded that their feesfor 2012 are now due. Phone(021) 785 2575

Wednesday 21 MarchSimon’s Town: Green Keep-er’s Revenge competition atthe golf club. Competitionformat: Pinehurst, tee offfrom 07:30. Phone (021) 7861233.

Thursday 22 MarchMuizenberg: The Muizen-berg Historical Conserva-tion Society invites you to atalk by local historian Mar-tin Fine. His focus will be onthe relationship betweenCecil John Rhodes and Prin-cess Radziwill. Who was thismysterious Princess andwhat was her hold onRhodes? The venue is TheStables, behind Het Post-huys at 17:30 for 18:00.Drinks and snacks will beserved. Entrance: R20. RSVPto George Hill on (021) 7885542, or by email on [email protected]

Sunday 25 MarchGlencairn: Annual GeneralMeeting for Glencairn Edu-cation & Environment Sup-port Enthusiasts (GEESE),to be held at 17:00 in St An-drew’s Church, 73 GlenRoad. Decisions will have tobe made about fishing in thewetland. Should fishing bebanned? Email yourthoughts to [email protected]. Voting will close atthe AGM. Phone Cilla on(021) 782 5016.

Wednesday 28 MarchFish Hoek: The VolunteerWildfire Services (VWS) hasa new station opening in theSouth Peninsula this year.This will mean faster re-sponse times to mountainfires in the area. They inviteall those interested in join-ing or wanting to know moreto come along for an infor-mation meeting at the 2ndFish Hoek Scout Hall off Ab-ington Circle, opposite PaulGreyling Primary at 19:30.For more on the VWS SouthPeninsula, email [email protected]

IF you are a trader lookingfor somewhere new to sellyour goods, the Chart RoseFarm in Wynberg is theideal place for you.

The market is quite new– it started in Decemberlast year – and the owner

of the farm would like toexpand the range of stalls.

It is held every Sundayfrom 09:30 to 15:00 and cur-rently has only eight trad-ers.

To rent a space costs on-ly R50 per Sunday.

If you are interested inmaking a few extra rands,you can contact market co-ordinator Debbie Kosteron (021) 713 2115 or farmowner, Margeret Garlic on(021) 762 3991 or082 961 8525.

Chart a new trading route

PROGRESS?: Evelyn Lyle took this photo looking out at Fish Hoek station on Sunday, 4 March.It was Jenny’s first trip this year on the Cape Town to Simon’s Town line as she urgently neededrepairs. Jenny is Atlantic Rail’s class 24 locomotive no 3655. She has been leased from CapeWestern Vintage Railways. Atlantic Rail have taken over responsibility for maintaining her. Thenext run will be on Sunday 18 March. Check www.atlanticrail.co.za for more information.

Tuesday 13 March 2012 OPINIONS People’s Post False Bay Page 11

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA) PROCESSFOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROPOSED 400KVDOUBLE CIRCUIT TRANSMISSION POWER LINE FROMTHE EXISTING FIRGROVE SUBSTATION TO A PROPOSED

MITCHELL’S PLAIN SUBSTATION AND THEMITCHELL’S PLAIN SUBSTATION

DEA Reference Number: 12/12/20/1867

AVAILABILITY OF FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT (EIAR)

BKS (Pty) Ltd submitted the Final EIA Report for the Firgrove-Mitchell’s Plain project to theDepartment of Environmental Affairs (DEA) on 28 February 2012, for the authority to review. Thesame Final EIA Report will be available to the public, for their information. Any further commentson the Final EIA Report can be submitted directly to the DEA before/on 22March 2012. Hard copiesof the above-mentioned report will be made available on 5 March 2012 at the following locations:

Venue Address TelephoneDelft Public Library, Cnr Delft Main and Voorbrug Roads, Delft (021) 954 5388Kuils River Public Library Cnr Carinnus and van der Stel Str, Kuils River (021) 900 1615Lentegeur Public Library Cnr Merrydale and Melkbos Str, Lentegeur (021) 371 0630/

(021) 371 2111Macassar Public Library 10 Bind Avenue, Macassar (021) 857 7003Masakhane Public Library 57 Ntlazana Str, Ilitha Park, Khayelitsha (021) 361 0203/

(021) 361 9428Mfuleni Public Library Mfuleni Town Council, Main Road, Mfuleni (021) 909 5394Nazeema Issaacs Public Library Makhaza, Khayelitsha (021) 362 7771/

(021) 362 6701Philippi East Public Library Ngqabe Str, Philippi East Lower Roads (021) 371 7198Town Centre Public Library Melody Square, First Avenue, Town Centre, (021) 391 4787/

Mitchell’s Plain (021) 391 4788/(021) 391 4789

Please note that the EIA Report for the Mitchell’s Plain-Philippi project (DEA Reference No.12/12/20/1868) was submitted to the DEA on 01 November 2011, for the DEA’s review. The progresson the DEA’s decision for the Mitchell’s Plain-Philippi project will be communicated to you, when itbecomes available.

WAY FORWARDThe DEA will review the Final EIA Report for the Firgrove-Mitchell’s Plain project and notify BKS oftheir decision for environmental authorisation. All registered I&APs will be notified of the decisiontaken by the DEA and the way forward.

Should you have further comments please submit these directly to the Department of EnvironmentAffairs(DEA)PleasequotetheDEAreferencenumberclearly.DEAReferenceNumber:12/12/20/1867

Department of Environmental AffairsGabisile HlongwaneTel: 012 310 3805Fax: 012 320 75394th Floor, South Tower, FedsureBuilding, 315 Pretorius Street,Pretoria, [email protected]

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SUMMER JACOBS

THE controversial issue of evolution hasseen Christians and scientists butting headsever since Darwin and others came aboutwith their theories about the origin of life.Today, this controversial issue is causing anuproar in classrooms. Should the theory ofevolution be part of the teaching curriculumat schools and does disallowing the theory tobe taught at schools affect children’s rightsto understand various theories about the ori-gin of man? People’s Post took to the streetsto find out what people thought. Should chil-dren be taught according to fact or faith?

Evolution taught at school?

GOOD IDEA: “I think it would be a good ideafor children to learn about evolution but I don’tthink it should be compulsory. Perhaps it canbe given as an optional course,” says RonaldMurray from Athlone.

EDUCATIONAL: “If it serves to broaden mychild’s educational skills, then I don’t see whynot. Just as long as she does not absorb it intoher daily life,” says Sharky Cassiem from Ottery.

STATE OF MIND: “I think it depends on howold the children are when they are taughtabout the different theories regarding the origin of man. In every household children are already taught what to believe in, so teachingsomething new might be difficult if they arenot open to it,” says Sherman Carolus fromAthlone.

FAIRYTALE: “It should be taught but it probably never will be, because we still teach ourchildren about the tooth fairy and expect themto believe those lies,” says Jan Van De Venterfrom Muizenberg. Photo: Summer Jacobs

DUBIOUS: “I don’t think it should be part of thecurriculum because I don’t see the point. Howwill it benefit my child’s future? Maybe if I hadmore clarity on that, I might have a change ofheart,” says Mandy Olifant from Belgravia.

IT’S ABOUT ATTITUDE: “I’ve done extensivereading on the evolution of man. I find it veryfascinating and I think it should be taught inschools. I’m sure with the right attitude fromteachers, the subject could be a pleasant andexciting experience for the children,” saysChanel Smith from Rondebosch.Photos: Summer Jacobs

NO BIG DEAL: “I would’ve liked to be taughtabout evolution when I was at school. But Idon’t think children’s rights are really affectedif they are not taught about it at school. That’sa bit dramatic. With all the information available at our fingertips today, we don’t need something to be part of the curriculum to learn aboutit,” says nineteenyearold Susan Van Niekerkfrom Plumstead.

Page 12 People’s Post False Bay LEADER Tuesday 13 March 2012

Dark dayIT is dismal indeed when organisations suchas Loaves and Fishes face closure, due to lackof funds.

Sustainability is the name of the game;whether you run a business, NGO or school.

Without sufficient funding or capital, no or-ganisation can survive.

Given the current economic climate, thathas seen numerous businesses close shop,and countless individuals lose their homes orfind themselves under debt review, the uphillbattle for survival facing NGOs is even moreinsurmountable.

For 15 years, Loaves and Fishes in Observa-tory has provided a safe haven for homelesspeople and those addicted to substances.

Through its renewal programme, it hashelped to turn around many lives, but nowdwindling funds may force it to close its doorsby the end of this month.

Should this happen, its 23 residents maywell find themselves back on the streets, fac-ing a scary, uncertain future.

It was after all, the lack of family structurethat had led them to life on the streets and ap-parent self-destruction.

Without the existence and intervention ofshelters, homes and safe havens, many wouldbe doomed.

For the residents of Loaves and Fishes, thisis the only home they know, the only familythey have, the only kindness they have expe-rienced, the only hope that burns for them.

There is no limit to what constitutes help.Every contribution is important. While mon-ey is a priority, the organisation also needsvolunteers.

Onus is on society to do everything in itspower to help, especially since the extent ofsocial ills is well documented and commonknowledge.

Stop looking at others to step up to the plateand help. People hold the power to change cir-cumstance and when united for a commoncause, the power multiplies infinitely. Beginby looking inward for the solution.

Exclusion net won’t affect fishermenWE are thankful for the positive decisionmade by the City of Cape Town to installan experimental fully enclosed net at thesouth corner of Fish Hoek Bay, duringOctober this year.

However, we would like to see that thenetting is kept in place from October toMarch (and not just three months) andcover at least 250m (up to the last beachbungalow) along the beach – local peopleswim all summer and not just during theholidays.

We are fully aware of the fishermen op-erating from the beach, but seeing thatthe netting will exclude less than 3% ofthe bay, we cannot see why it should af-fect their operations. If it is extended to250m along the beach, it will cover lessthan 7% of Fish Hoek Bay. Fish Hoek isthe ideal beach for this experiment be-cause of its shallow gradient and havingspilling type waves rather than plungingwaves (KZN coast line). Herewith sometechnical information as supplied by theHong Kong Maritime Mechanic Ltd, whohas been supplying similar concepts allover the world for the past 17 years. “Ingeneral, our netting is made of polyamidematerials supported by a Ø16mm ropeframe. The twine is 240/120 with a mini-mum breaking strength iof 2.3kN. Meshsize is normally 35mm for the first 2mdepth and thereafter 100mm half mesh toachieve a balance between mesh size and

wave force obstruction. The bigger themesh size, the better it can survive thewave action. However, the bigger meshe.g. 510mm – as used by New South Walesand your KZN coastline – will catch ma-rine life such as sharks, turtles, dolphinsor whale etc. It is therefore recommendedto stick to the above net design with thesmaller mesh sizes.

“Thenet panel ismade inmodular sizese.g. 30m x 3m, 30m x 5m, 40m x 10m etc.for easy replacement. They are joined to-gether according to the sea-bed profileand tidal factors to form a fully enclosedbarrier for swimmers.

“All nets have a buoyancy frame on thesurface and some sinkers or lead weightsare used on the sea-bed. In most exposedbeaches we use polystyrene foam floatersin order to extend the life of the net wherewaves are present. A proper mooring sys-tem is also essential to hold the net in itsdesignated position to withstand thewave forces.”

Information supplied by Kennith Chanof Hong Kong Maritime Mechanic Ltd([email protected]) We are lookingforward to the experimental phase andwill monitor progress with great interest.RUDI COETZEESpokesperson for Save our CapeBeachesEd’s note: The exclusion net proposalwill still be discussed at the next meetingof Subcouncil 29 on Monday 19 March.

YourSMSes. The state of the Ocean ViewSports Field is in a sad state!The kids have nothing to dobut roam the streets. Whenthe grounds were active itbrought the community to-gether and produced starswith talent. Now drug and al-cohol abuse is tearing themapart! Lets make a move,Ocean View, and get the fieldfixed! Bryan

. Say no to the shark nets.No, no, no!

. Wayne Webster, you aremy hero! Thank you for sav-ing Pikkie’s life. You could in-spire others. Di

. Dawn, wait for specials.Between Checkers and Pick‘n Pay, there is very little dif-ference. What you gain on theswings, you lose on the mer-ry-go-round. I feel desperatefor the lower income souls –to them, peanut butter is aluxury. Maureen, Fish Hoek

. The prostitute who sellsherself on the corner of Clift-on Road and Prince George’sDrive in Muizenberg is ex-pecting her fifth child. All theothers were taken or givenaway. Can anything be doneto stop this two-legged babyfactory from bringing moreunwanted kids into thisworld? Oslo

. I have just relocated fromGeorge and I am disappointedwithhowstandards in this ar-ea have dropped. The layout,

quality and friendliness ofthe staff at Pick ‘n Pay LongBeach Mall and Fish Hoek, aswell as Spar in Glencairnleave much to be desired. Onthe Da Gama Park saga, it issad to see the neglect. Ourfamily proudly received anaward for our garden, whichmy father put his heart andsoul into on the weekends. Idrove passed my beloved Si-mon’s Town High and wantedto cry when I saw the state ofthe field. Why are these low-ering of standards accepted?Lorraine, Glencairn

. I agree with M Gelden-huys. I grew up in Da GamaParkandyes, thehouseswerewell looked after. But youcan’t generalise about thehouses. Come to Second Ave-nue – nothing has changed.My lawn must be the bestkept. It’s really sad. Peoplepay next to nothing and can’tbuy a bag of fertilizer. Youstay in the house. A Minnaar

. I am not here to judge andneither are any of you! I livein Da Gama Park and al-though I was dragged therekicking and screaming be-cause of its reputation, I mustadmit that after eight years ofliving in both the flats and thehouses, I love them.

They are spacious andbeautiful and we are privi-leged to have them. However,the Navy personnel earn gov-

ernment salaries and wewere promised that certainthings would be done, such aspainting, prefab walls androofing. This is being done,but will take time. As a com-munity, we do stick togetherand, when affordable, worktowards improvement. If youarenot inourpaybracket youwill never understand.Again, you are not to judgeothers unless you walk a milein their shoes. Tracy

. I am amazed by peoplewho complain about streetname changes, forgettingthat 99% are their forefa-thers. It’s time to rememberour African heroes and hero-ines.

. Why not name Jan SmutsDrive, Helen Zille Drive? Ex-ANC

. What a disaster Chappiesis. A beautiful mountain isbeing converted to concrete.We don’t need tollgates orbuildings, all we need areplants. This is such a simplesolution. Plants keep the soiltogether to prevent rockfallsand is an environmentallysound solution. It seems likesome politician got paid a fatsum to approve this construc-tion. Vegetation is all that isnecessary. Start plantingshrubs, trees and fynbos tokeep the soil together andpre-vent the boulders from fall-ing. Rocky

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Village car park must remainREGARDING the car park at the NoordhoekFarm Village. It’s a shambles. Forget the his-tory. That is not what anyone cares about,(apart from NEAG it seems).

The facts are simple. The Noordhoek FarmVillage is the heartbeat of the communitythat attracts visitors from all over. Not justtourists in the season, but people from allaround the Western Cape and most impor-tantly, locals. Car parking is a necessaryevil.

However, parking in a uniform, well de-signed car park with clearly defined spacesis an absolute requirement.

The options, as we have recently beenforced to see, are cars parked haphazardlyup and down Village Lane and on NoordhoekRoad. Interestingly – but perhaps not sur-prisingly – the local police and council havebecome entrepreneurs and planted not onebut six, (at last count), ‘No Parking’ signsalong Noordhoek Road, resulting in manymembers of our community being presentedwith R300 parking tickets. But let’s look atthe final paragraph of NEAG’s emotional re-sponse to the anonymous letter in the Peo-ple’s Post.

“After the car park was built he plantedsome trees to show how ‘green’ he was - yetmore greenwash - so he clearly has the capac-ity to look after the land. It is his land, it ishis responsibility to look after it on behalfof the community. It is community openspace, not Wiley open space to do what hewants. We can have a say in how it is used,in fact, this is written into the original rezon-ing agreement with the old Divisional Coun-cil. Problem is that this too has been ignoredby Wiley.”

Jeremy Wiley’s car park is working. Thetrees are nice. He is clearly looking after theland and it occurs to me that his responsibili-ty is to his tenants who operate businessesin the Farm Village. Reduced car parkingequals reduced visitors equals loss of busi-ness revenue. I believe we all want a say in

how it is used. If it is community space, letthe community speak. Put it to a vote. Andnot a secret vote but a proper balanced de-bate where every concerned resident andvisitor can have a say and a vote.

And finally, if Mr. Wiley has been slow todo things the right and proper way, punishhim. Fine him. Bend him over and thrashhim! He may have made mistakes. The com-munity has not.

Of all the people I have spoken to on thissubject, there has been not one who under-stood what is happening. In fact it has to beexplained more than once just to be fullycomprehended. But actually there can be nocomprehension here. Ripping up a car park– which may have been built without properplanning – just to see the land go back to theway it was and for the cars that would previ-ously have been parked there to now beparked along the roads, creating hazardousconditions for pedestrians and cyclists, tosaynothingabout thedangers to child safety.It’s monstrous. NEAG, you have had yourday in court and you have won.

Stop being disrespectful to Jeremy Wileyand the vast majority of Noordhoek resi-dents. Stand up and see for yourselves thatwhat you are doing is just a little short of cra-zy. Wiley got it wrong; so far as I can tell hehas tried to put it right.

Negotiation with NEAG appears to fall flaton it’s face. Your door appears to be shut. If,as I read in the press, planning permissionis still being sought for the car park, it mostcertainly will be re-instated as any surveyoror councillor or whom so ever makes thesedecisions will see that it is an open and shutcase.

Why destroy it if another will be built? On-ly one reason. One-upmanship. Scoringcheap points. NEAG, this will gain you nofriends and your future influence will begreatly reduced.CHRISTOPHER STOKESNoordhoek

Ban of seal culling blamedI HAVE a long relationship with Fish Hoekand once lived up on the mountain overlook-ing the bay and even attended the PrimarySchool. Later I taught at that same PrimarySchool. In all the years that I swam, surfedand skindived in the bay, there was never adanger from sharks. The last False Bay fatalshark attack was in 1901 on a Boer prisonerof war, at Glencairn.

So, what happened to unsettle this centuryof tranquillity, to the point of contemplatingerecting shark nets at Fish Hoek? It has todo with the film star Brigitte Bardot. Shetook exception to the culling of baby seals onSeal Island. She threatened to drive awaytourism if the seals were not left alone tobreed. This was agreed to, and the seal popu-lation increased exponentially. This new

source of food soon drew in the apex preda-tor, the Great White Shark, which made mer-ry with the seal pups as they began their lifein the water. As the pups grew older and wis-er, they became more difficult to hunt andthis resulted in the sharks fanning out in thebay, and trying their luck in Fish Hoek.

Now we are losing tourists not because ofthe culling, but because we are not culling.Will it not be cheaper and more effective topat the little pups on the head, with whateverthey used to pat them on the head, and getthe bay back so that we can use it once more?Otherwise please invite Ms Bardot to openthe first shark net in Fish Hoek. A centurywithout sharks. Makes you think, doesn’t it?PETER MILLSMuizenberg

Support for nets in Fish HoekWHAT a relief that something is being doneand a start has been made to make bathingsafe for swimmers. (“Net proposal up for de-bate”, People’s Post, 6 March 2012)

Thanks to the City and the DA ministerswho have made this possible and to all thosewho have spent many hours

over plans to protect humans in the sea.Let’s hope that the plans are passed soon

and once more Fish Hoek can redeem itsformer reputation as a family beach, full offun and good timesANGELA TAYLORKommetjie

Fibreglass sharks a hazardI SWIM at Fish Hoek, every late afternoon,from the restaurant to the lighthouse. It hasbecome quite crowded in the bathing area onTuesday and Thursday evenings when thenippers/life-savers train.

While they used to use the area from thelife-saver’s hut to the light house, they arenow all the way from the light house into thebathing area.

I often feel that I am “swimming” thegauntlet while trying to get my regular exer-cise. Whilst being in the bathing area, I havehad numerous surfboards pass within inch-

es of me or paddles of surf-skiers almostsmashing my skull in. The sharks seem tobe a lesser threat at this point. Should thesafety nets be installed, how on earth wouldit be possible for nippers, surfers and swim-mers to share such a small space without se-rious repercussions?

I for one will not give up swimming theway I have done for many years, and if I needto step around the net, then so be it. Do wehave a voice?ANNETTESun Valley

Job well done by Pick ‘n PayON Wednesday 7 March, I popped into Cap-ricorn Pick ‘n Pay for a few essentials.When it came to paying, myself and anoth-er customer was called by a gentlemanwho, right there and then, opened an un-used till to help us.

I paid with a card, and on completion, thecashier looked at my card and thanked meby name. I know this is what cashiers aretaught to do but we all know most cashiersdon’t do it.

This friendly service was accompaniedby the most impeccable manners. After

paying, I went to the manager’s office, asI wanted to report my pleasant experience.The manager was pointed out to me and itturns out he was the friendly cashier whohelped me. Sibongile, you are the best.

You lead by example and from the front.Thank you for a wonderful shopping expe-rience and as long as the service I receivedtoday remains the norm, I shall supportyour store.

Very well done and keep it up.PETER THOMSONMarina da Gama.

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Parking blues in NoordhoekTHE Noordhoek EnvironmentalAction Group (NEAG) must be feel-ing goodatwhat theyhaveachievedin closing down the car park, nurs-ery and car wash.

We drove down Village Lane onSunday afternoon and found that ithas now become a one-way street.(Subject to whichever way you aredriving).

There were cars parked on bothsides of the road, making it impossi-ble to have two-way traffic.

We drove onto the main road andthere were cars parked every-where; so much for control.

Mr Wiley, in a recent article youencouraged people to continue tovisit Noordhoek Village and youdid say they must park responsibly.That seems like wishful thinking.

Now NEAG, the car park is re-verting back to common land, who

will be responsible for keeping it ti-dy and not becoming an eyesore?ANONYMOUSNoordhoekGlenn Ashton, secretary ofNEAG responds: As far as this let-ter goes, it is wrong on all counts.I must reiterate to this resident –why are these people all anony-mous? – that it is not our fault thatthe car park is closed, it is Wiley’s.It is Wiley who allowed those busi-nesses to operate illegally on hisland.

Were I the owner I would be chal-lenging his lack of proper zoningand consequent loss of income. Butit is central that this is not NEAG’sfault, it’s simply the result of theCity of Cape Town enforcing whatit should have enforced years agoconcerning these illegal business-es. It has nothing at all to do with

NEAG. Do not equate the closing ofthe car park with the closure of thebusinesses, the two things areutter-ly unrelated.

They were knowingly allowed tooperate there illegally by Wiley andnow they have been shut. The factis they should never have beenthere from the start.

But if you can get rent from some-one squatting on your land, then Iguess its attractive to that landown-er.

As far as the illegal parking goes,even when the car park was therethe situation was chaotic. The reali-ty is that Wiley has developed morethan his footprint allows him to do,by breaking the law and erecting il-legal structures and then failing toact on the judgement. Which is whyhe is also guilty of contempt.

To place all of the blame on NEAG

is utterly misdirected. Who is ask-ing about Wiley? Perhaps this anon-ymous letter writer is another ofWiley’s anonymous stand-ins? Ifnot, put your name to print anddon’t be a coward. Stand by yourmisplaced opinions and lets debatethe facts, not the misdirected opin-ions of the ill-informed.

As far as the car park revertingback to common land, it remainsthe obligation of the owner to prop-erly maintain this area.

There was a successful organicfarm there which Wiley shut downand then let the land go to rack andruin. He then said it was a weed cov-ered lot and built a car park. Verywily fox like. After the car park wasbuilt he planted some trees to showhow ‘green’ he was - yet more green-wash - so he clearly has the capacityto look after the land. It is his land,it is his responsibility to look afterit on behalf of the community. It iscommunal open space, not Wiley’s

open space to do what he wants. Wecan have a say in how it is used, infact this is written into the originalrezoning agreement with the old Di-visional Council. Problem is thatthis too has been ignored by Wiley.

I could go on and on but space pre-cludes me from doing so.

Jeremy Wiley responds:The Old Cape Village Trust has

nothing to say about NEAG’s inco-herent and vexatious response to astraightforward letter from a con-cerned Noordhoek resident.

It speaks volumes and demon-strates a mindset that brooks nocontrary opinion and even less anappreciation for the people or natu-ral environment of Noordhoek.

It is about time the silent and sen-sible majority of residents inNoordhoek stood up and expressedthemselves directly to the narrow-minded and neo-fascist clique thatmasquerades as the custodians ofNoordhoek.

Rock throwing recipe for troubleAS RESIDENTS of old Glencairn,we are occasionally visited by ba-boons – fortunately not as frequent-ly as Welcome Glen and da GamaPark.

On these occasions we usuallyhave the baboon monitors escort-ing them to try to ensure that theydo not cause too much havoc.

Understandably, this is a chal-lenging job as baboons are far moreagile than the monitors and focusedon their goal of finding food. Themonitors’ strategies for keeping ba-boons off properties vary – most areineffectual. One of these, however,is extremely foolish and an invita-tion for a lawsuit.

This is the tactic of throwingrocks at the baboons which are sit-ting on rooftops. A rock landing ona tiled roof is bound to cause dam-age. Cracked tiles will more thanlikely result in a roof leak, damagedceilings and expenses involved inrepairs.

A rock landing on a solar panelwould certainly get someone intohot water. A neighbour explainedthis to monitors whom he observedthrowing rocks. They had no ideathat they might cause damage toproperty. Perhaps whoever em-ploys them could follow up on this?RICHARD STREETGlencairn

Dr Elzette Jordan, city veteri-narian and official spokespersonon baboon issues responds:

The Baboon Conservation Au-thorities (BCA) appreciate the feed-back it has received.

It is an example of how everyoneplays a part in the management ofbaboons on the Peninsula.

The matter has been taken upwith the service provider, NatureConservation Corporation (NCC),who employs the monitors. NCChas been requested to deal with theissues.

Please report any baboon relatedincident, sighting or complaint tothe Baboon Hotline at 071 588 6540. CHEW TOY: These dogs had lots of fun with their human during their

sunset walk, jumping for kelp in Kalk Bay. Photo: Teresa Fischer

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YOUNGSURFERS:KommetjieresidentAlexTownsend (8) –in orange –hasbeen selected torepresentWesternProvincein the U8category at the 2012 Grommets Games junior surfing competition in PortElizabeth this Easter. Townsend won the competition last year. Herehe can be seen with Eli Hug (in white), also from Kommetjie.Photo:Supplied

GOOD CAUSE: Two cyclists on a tandem make their way through Glencairnon Sunday. The pair decorated the bike as a rhino to help raise awarenessabout poaching. Photo: Evelyn Lyle

PASSING THROUGH: Cyclists pass through Glencairn on Sunday. Photo: DougDrysdale

FLAT TYRE: A cyclist does running repairs to his bike in Glencairn on Sunday,during the cycle tour. Photo: Doug Drysdale

WINDING ROAD: Cyclists race along Main Road in Glencairn on Sunday. Photo: Doug Drysdale€

FIRST PLACE: Ashleigh Moolman of Team Momentum Toyota improved on her secondplace finish of last year byclaiming victory on the Elite Ladies category, narrowly beating Catherine Williamson of Team Bizhubfcf and LynetteBotha of Team Momentum Toyota. Photo: Supplied

TOUGH SLOG: Zoe Holbrow (10) cheers cyclists on in Noordhoek at the start of the Chapman’s Peak leg of therace, where scorching heat took its toll. Cyclist Barry du Plooy writes that: “Every shady spot on Chappies hadpeople sitting, standing or lying, and some were sprawled in the gutter. I decided that we felt so bad from intenseheat and dehydration that it would be wise to drift down to Hout Bay and arrange to be collected.”Photo: Teresa Fischer

NUMBER ONE: Reinardt Janse van Rensburg of Team MTNQhubeka beat ahighly competitivefield to claim a maiden Cape Argus Pick’n Pay Cycle Tourvictory on Sunday.Janse van Rensburgcrossed the finishline just ahead ofHerman Fouche(Team Bonitas) andJaco Venter (TeamNu Water/CTM).

Photo: Supplied

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IT was a moment of quiet reflec-tion that helped Alderman JPSmith, Mayoral Committeemember for Safety and Security,discover his hobby.

Smith was sitting in his officeputting in extra hours of work dur-ing a City council recess, a timewhen he was supposed to be takingaholidayalongwith the rest ofCapeTown’s elected officials, when hewas hit by the beginnings of an exis-tential crisis.

“I was sitting there during the re-cess thinking ‘I bet you if I die to-morrow, this extra time I put in -people don’t care, they don’t evennotice. I can die tomorrow’,” saidSmith.

“You have this one life. You haveone life out of which you have tosqueeze the maximum. And I’m sit-ting here working away during myrecess, for what? I need to also dothings that reduce my stress level,that gives me quality of life, thatticks off the items on my bucketlist.”

It was this moment that lead toSmith contacting a paragliding in-structor and taking his first steps

into a sport that he had long ad-mired. According to the 40-year-old,like most people he had always hadadesire to experience flight andhadalways watched paragliders withenvy as they flew alongside SignalHill and Lions Head.

Smith has now been paraglidingfor over five years and says that thesport is essential in helping him tode-stress and live a balanced life.

“It’s a reset button. There’s nocellphone. You can’t answer yourcellphone. I suppose you can ifyou’re very brave,” said Smith.

“As a rule I don’t answer my cellphone. It’s the one time I don’t an-swer my cellphone. The rest of thetime my cellphones is on - 24 hoursa day, 7 days a week. When I gotmarried in Zanzibar, my cell phonewas on. I took calls there and did ra-dio interviews during my wed-ding.”

Smith’s job means that he is ofteninterviewed in newspapers and oth-er forms of news media, and hisstraightforward, business-mindedapproach to his work has seen himdevelop an inaccurate reputation.

According to Smith, he is far fromthe stern, humourless persona thathe is thought to be by most of CapeTown’s citizens.

“I have a very robust sense of hu-mour and a great sense of adven-ture. That’s why I got married inZanzibar. That’s why I went to Ma-laysia for a year to go work withR800 in my pocket, after studying.

“People think I go home at nightand hang upside down in the closetand feed off the odd maiden. I’mvery much human and very muchin need of the odd bit of recreation.”

Since taking his first flight in2006, Smith has logged around 450flights, the longest of which was 248minutes, and has soared to distanc-es as high as 989 metres aboveground level.

Smith added that the solitude andseclusion of the sport, combinedwith the amazing scenery, makesthe experience of paragliding al-most meditative.“I love it, it’s aspiritual experience. It’s calm, mostof the time. Its art, yes there is sci-ence and training to it, but some ofit is pure artistry.

“It’s not a group sport. Yes, thereare other people with you when youtake off. You go in a vehicle full ofpeople, maybe. But the momentyou’re in the air you’re solo. You’reonyourown, you’re onyourace. It’sjust you and your skill, the skyabove you, the ground below you.”

Sky’s the limit for Alderman JP Smith

LEADERS: Cyclistspass through Glencairn on Sunday, during the Pick ’n PayCape Argus CycleTour. See page 15 formore Cycle Tour pictures. Photo: Doug Drysdale

TOUCHDOWN: Alderman JP Smith, Mayoral Committee member for Safetyand Security, has been paragliding for over five years. Photo: Supplied

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