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THEY stole a laptop, a flatscreen TV andthe life of a Claremont mother.
The body of 28-year-old Antoinette du Ples-sis was found at her Buchanan Street homeon Thursday.Police say Du Plessis was found by her do-
mestic worker shortly after noon.The hysterical domesticworker is reported
to have alerted a neighbour who was puttingout his garbage.CaptainAngieLatchman, spokesperson for
the Claremont cluster, says: “The domesticworker returned home after taking the vic-tim’s two-year-olddaughter to thepark (whenshe) made the discovery.”
Du Plessis was reportedly found with herthroat slit. Shortly after the find the police ap-prehended three suspects – aged between 20and 25 – not far from the crime scene.“The suspects were spotted in Racecourse
Road in possession of a laptop and a flat-screen TVwhich were stolen during the inci-dent,” Latchman says.The initial investigations at the scene indi-
cates there was no forced entry.It was also revealed that one of the suspects
was previously employed by Du Plessis.It is suspected that a fourth suspect was in-
volved. However, he is still at large.Latchman says: “The suspects have been
arrested and charged with murder and pos-session of stolen property.”They appeared in the Wynberg Magis-
trates’ Court yesterday. “The police in theClaremont cluster is extremely perturbed bythe incident,” Latchman says.News of the murder reportedly had Clare-
mont residents reeling from shock.Chairperson of the Greater Lynfrae Civic
Association, Alan Jackson, toldPeople’s Post:“Wemourn the passing of Antoinette du Ples-sis and will hold her partner and daughterin our prayers as they struggle to come toterms with this tragedy.“As residents who live very nearby we are
disturbed by this needless violence.”Jackson appeals to residents to get to know
their neighbours and to share contact detailsin the event of emergencies.Mike Kabat, chairperson of the Claremont
Community Policing Forum (CFP), says:
“This cold-blooded act has shocked the com-munity and we should not let this slipthrough the cracks. We should pursue it tothe highest court.”Kabat says the Claremont CPF was
“shocked at the callousness” of the incident.He urges the community to unite and stand
up against murders in Cape Town.Jackson encouraged residents to join their
local neighbourhood watches.People’s Postwasunable to obtain comment
from the family at the time of going to print.
DISTRAUGHT: Neighbours of aClaremontwomanwere in shock after hearing of her murder on Thursday. Police forensic investigatorssearched the house for clues.
Photo: Edrea du Toit/Photo24
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Page 2 People’s Post Claremont-Rondebosch OPINIONS Tuesday 9 October 2012
Remembering a great motherRemembering a great motherDear reader,
I once again dedi-cate my column tomy beautiful, cou-rageous motherwho passed away 17days ago after liv-ing with breast can-cer for years.
I also dedicatethis column to allthose who have lost their mothers and toevery individual and organisation cham-pioning the fight against cancer.
This is the most difficult piece of writ-ing I’ve had to do inmy 20-year career andI am writing every word with a brokenheart that yearns for my mother.
The day mymom died, my entire worldceased to exist and after two weeks of un-bridled grieving, my pain at losingmy be-loved mother is as intense as the day shewas diagnosed with cancer.
I am not alone in my loss as my motherleft behind a legacy of love, generosity, in-spiration and tenacity.
In our home, she advocated the impor-tance of spirituality and education.
She touched the lives of many – oftenin ways her husband and six childrenlearned of only after her death.
My mother inspired her younger sisterto work and make her own money in anera when women stayed at home. Mymother always had kind words to sayabout others, regularly sent monetarygifts to the mosque, offered a warm mealand groceries to anyone who stepped intoour home and always gave the gift of hersmile, even when she had the most excru-ciating pain.
I was blessed to have slept beside mymother the last night of her life and to re-
main with her until the end.This was painful, but I would not have
had it any other way.The day before my mother died, many
of her neighbours visited and saidprayers at her bedside.
Nearly every one left crying.This is how my mother touched lives.
Yes, she was a fiery, strong, independent,smartwomanwho achieved her goals andwho, even throughout her illness, re-mained the matriarch, giving her familyclear directives.
At the same time,mymotherwas a soft,loving, deeply-caringwife,mother, grand-mother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt,friend and neighbour.
My family and I continue to drawstrength from one another, and from thetorrent of love, support and compassionfrom relatives, friends and colleagues –for which we are very grateful.
Among the many beautiful messageswe’ve received, were these poignantwords: “My mother is the keeper of mychildhood and the historian of my life...”
The keeper of my childhood is gone;that chapter of my life has closed.
My mother was my mummy, my bestfriend, my role model, my confidante, myfan, my financial advisor, my counsellor.
She loved me in a way no other can andwill.
I have been truly blessed and honouredto have had her as my mother and willcontinue to love and cherish her and mymemories of her, forever.
Till next time, go well!ConnectED is a weekly column by
People’s Post editor Feroza Miller-Isaacs who can be contacted on [email protected].
People’s Post in online. Visitwww.peoplespost.co.za.
FOR A GOOD CAUSE: Wednesday 12 October is National Bandana Day and your can support those battling leukaemia by buying a colourful Sunflower Fund bandana brandedwith the word ‘Hope’, for only R20, at any Pick n Pay store and Round Table SouthernAfrica. All profits from the sales go to the fund in support of South Africa’s leukaemiapatients who are in desperate need of bone marrow transplants. Should you wish to become a donor, please contact the Fund’s tollfree number 0800 12 10 82 between 08:30and 16:30 daily or visit the website www.sunflowerfund.org.za. Here Sunflower Fund CEOTina Botha and young leukaemia sufferers show off the bandanas. Photo: Supplied
It’s a gravematterTHE National Treasury department is planning to regulate the sale of funeral poli-cies.Currently there isno legislationregulating funeral policies.Departmentdirec-tor Lungisa Fuzile says South Africans are being sold dodgy funeral policies. Peo-ple’s Post interns Tarren-Lee Habelgaarn and Luzuko Zini polled the readers abouttheir views on funeral policies.
TOO YOUNG: Craig Van der Rosi says hedoesn’t know much about funeral policies. “Idon’t have a funeral policy because I don’tknow much about it and I’m too young tohave it.”Photos: Luzuko Zini and Tarren-Lee Habelgaarn
BE CAREFUL: Ebrahim Arendse says he hasa funeral policy but people should watch out.“Today you can’t trust anyone because youcan pay for months and then they disappearwhen you need them.”
SATISFIED: Yvonne Kelly says she is happywith her funeral policy, but adds some policies are scams. “They paid me out when Iclaimed. There are some scams, but I havenot been scammed. Government can contribute by providing funeral policies for the poor.”
STOP SCAMS: Kiara Edson believes some funeral policies fail to pay when the timecomes. “Scamming is wrong because somefuneral policies promise people benefits, butwhen it is time to pay, they don’t and leavefamilies desperate.”
SECURITY: Charlei Mbalanda says it is important to save for the day you die as anythingcan happen and you don’t want your family tohave to worry. “It is very calming knowing thatif I must get shot today my family can go tothe bank and there will be money available.”
BE ALERT: Kimé Elrick says it is very important to have a funeral policy, but adds thatpeople must be aware of being scammed.“I would advise all people to get a funeralpolicy, but everyone should make sure theirpolicy is legitimate.”
NECESSITY: Pamella Gaca feels it is essentialthat people have a funeral policy. “I’m from theEastern Cape and working in Cape Town so itis very important forme to have a funeral policybecause to transport the body to the EasternCape can cost up R3000 alone.”
PEACEOFMIND: BenHyatt thinks it is goodto have a funeral policy so that your familycan be at ease and not have to worry aboutcosts. “It takes the stress away from lovedones once you’re gone. I think peopleshould start having one from the age of 40and up.”
Tuesday 9 October 2012 NEWS People’s Post Claremont-Rondebosch Page 3
BEING asked to journal the Journey of HopeBreast Cancer Ride 2012 is an opportunity ofa lifetime. I accept that God chose this experi-ence to connect on a personal level withbreast cancer survivors.Journey of Hope 2012 is a motorcycle ride
undertaken by, among others, a group ofbreast cancer survivors. The ride kicked offon Saturday 6 October from Amanzingwe inBroederstroom, through the Eastern FreeState, KZN and then into Ushaka Marine-world in Durban on Saturday 13 Octoberwhere it will end. The aim of the ride is toraise awareness of breast cancer and funds,as well as spread a message of hope.I dedicate this journey tomy friends Elaine
Page and Helen Stutz, and to the memory ofAhmina Miller and Mariam Abbass.On this journey I met a man and women –
each with their own story of how the diseasehas impacted their lives, and those of familiesand friends.Breast cancer survivor Zelda Erasmus has
a path of faith, perseverance, support andlove. Helena Nell’s path has taught her life ispreparation for eternity; to grab life withboth hands and make it count. Her story isone of hardship as she lost a son to cancer.She believes there’s no place for cancer in herlife; her saying is that she lives at 1 DefeatStreet.Cancer, she says, needs to be fought on a
mental and spiritual level and shehasno fear;she fears only God! Kathy Malherbe hopes tohelp at least one woman to save her life. Eachday is a blessing for Heleen Scholtz. LorraineLeburu lived a healthy, disciplined life andnever believed cancer was for her people.Now her story is a testimony, a channel anda vessel to many. Nonki Rampoporo believedcancerwould never affect her as itwas an eld-erly people’s disease. Now she believes Godis bigger and He can destroy the disease. Sherefuses to live in negativity and chooses toembrace life. Julie Kemp, who loves biking,
inspireswomen throughherpublic speaking.She will take her story globally to educatepeople on the plight of cancer.Timothy Mlenje never thought of breast
cancer when he found a lump in his breast.His advice is that everyone is vulnerable,check your body, report anything strange.Our 351km journey took us from Johannes-
burg toMidrand, thenVosloorus,Heidelberg,Villiers, Frankfort and Reitz. Very bad roadstook us on to beautiful Bethlehem – a placewith great affinity because of the name. Itgavemenewstrength and inspiration to tack-le the outreach together.
. SA number one volleyballer Anne Sirokywas the Shoprite Checkers SABC2 Woman ofthe Year for Sport 2007.
WITH ACAUSE: Journey of Hopebikers trekthroughparts of thecountry toraise awareness ofbreast cancer. AnneSiroky, second from left(standing)shares herexperienceswith People’sPost readers.Photo: Supplied
A FATAL car crash has claimed the lifeof a 22-year-old Claremont resident.The man died on Friday following a
collision between his motorcycle and ablack BMW.He worked as a pizza delivery man in
the area.The family has asked the police not to
disclose his name to the media.According to police reports the acci-
dent occurred around 12:30pm.Attempts to resuscitate theman failed
and he was later declared dead on thescene.Captain Angie Latchman, spokesper-
son for the Claremont cluster, says theaccident occurred on the corner ofPalmyra and Campground roads.Latchman says the family is “sad-
dened by the loss of their child”.They were not willing to speak with
the media, Latchman adds.ER24 spokespersonAndreVisser says
the events “leading up to the collisionare unclear”.“But,” says Visser, “ER24 paramedics
arrived at the scene to find the manknocked off his motorcycle and lying inthe road.”According to Visser, the man had sus-
tained several serious injuries, includ-ing to his neck and back.“The patient later stopped breathing
and had no pulse,” says Visser.“On-sceneparamedics initiated resus-
citation efforts, but to no avail.”None of the occupants of the other ve-
hicle sustained injuries.Visser says Law Enforcement offi-
cials attended the scene of the collisionand will be investigating its cause fur-ther.A case of culpable homicide has been
opened at Claremont police station.
JUANITA WILLIAMS
HEATHFIELD station is undergoing amajor makeover as part of the Park nRide World Cup project, which began in2010.
Alarge area on theBergvliet side of the sta-tion is being prepared for improved parkingand safer walkways.Lighting is to be upgraded and the station
will be easier on the eye, as soft and hardlandscaping work is on the cards.The other four stations included in the
R11mupgrade are Steenberg, DiepRiver, Ke-nilworth and Claremont.The work is estimated to be completed
within three to five months.Ward 71 councillor Penny East says the
work is quite advanced: “The idea is tomake
the Park n Ride facilities safer, cleaner andmore comfortable for motorists and encour-age them tomake use of the public transport.The road capacity is over-stretched and theidea is to reduce carbon emissions. We alsohope to install lock-up facilities for bicyclesto link up with the new cycle lanes.”The Directorate of Transport, Roads and
Stormwater says the aim is to “promote a di-versity of travel modes and practices thatwill influence the choices made by commut-ers in order to reduce the number of vehicu-lar trips, minimise travel time and optimisetravel costs, especially during peak hours”.At Steenberg station there will be 18 more
parking bays for motorists, improved light-ing and landscaping.DiepRiver’s parking areawill beupgraded
and safe, convenient waiting areas providedfor commuters.
Landscaping and lighting will be im-proved and a new pedestrian sidewalk pro-vided so people will be able to walk safelyfromDeWaal Road to the station. Pedestriancrossings and traffic calming measures willalso be put in place.On the eastern side of Claremont station,
the rough surface will be tarred and thestormwater facilities upgraded. Better light-ing and some landscaping is also planned inthe parking area.At Kenilworth, a pedestrian sidewalk will
be built along the front of the station build-ing, leading to a new demarcated road cross-ing.Resurfacing and hard landscaping are
planned for the parking area. Future up-grades will focus on stations located on thecentral and northern line from Cape Townto Khayelitsha and Cape Town to Bellville.
Stations get a facelift
DIGGING THEDIRT: Construction is underway atHeathfield station.Photo: JuanitaWilliams
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Greg’s bigscreen dreamsTARRENLEE HABELGAARN
HARD work has helped make a Clare-mont resident’smovie dreams come true.
Greg Bakker, a 20-year-old UCT film stu-dent, says he has always had a love for cine-ma and has known since high school that hewanted to make a movie.“As a student they just expect you tomake
short films but I had originally thoughtabout how far I could go and would it actual-ly be possible tomake a 30 to 45-minute film,”says Bakker.He says in the beginning, as he started de-
veloping the script, itwasmeant to be a shortfilm of no longer than two to five minutes.However, as he was writing, the story tookhim in a different direction.“When I started writing I realised the sto-
ry was too big to just be a short film, so Ithought you can’tmakea feature filmbut thestory has to be bigger somehow,” he says.“In June last year I sat down with one of
my friends who is a medical student, he isnot really interested in film, he ismore inter-ested in drama but just as a hobby.“However, he is a very interesting guy and
a good friend of mine, so I told him “Look,I’d like to write this screenplay, would yoube keen?” I knew he’d say yes because helikes to be part of creative things.”They sat down and developed a 45-page
screenplay with the title, Harlinn whichBakker says has a similar concept to that ofthe movie District 9.He says: “The concept was originallymine
and my concept was what if you had aliensliving in South Africa much like District 9but in a far more realistic way. Not focusingso much on action but rather the social is-sues.”Bakker describes the process as wanting
to tell an honest story but at the same timepushing the boundaries to see what was pos-sible as a film student at this early stage ofthe learning process.“I was first year, fresh out of school and
it was a big test to see what I can do,” saysBakker.He says although his friend is not credited
with a writing credit he would like to ac-knowledge that hewas verymuch part of thecreative process.Twoweeks ago Friday, dedication and sac-
rifice paid off when the movie premiered onthe big screen at a glitzy occasion held at the
Labia Theatre in Cape Town.“A lot of people were impressed with the
fact that as a crewwe came up with this con-cept and saw it through until the end. It wasgreat to see a year’s work come to life, fromthe first letter you put on the page to the lastperson walking out of the cinema,” he says.Bakker adds that having the movie pre-
mierewas an amazing feeling of accomplish-ment for all involved.“This was a great collaboration and some-
thing I could never have done without thehelp of everybody involved. This was reallya joint effort and collaboration of creative in-dividuals,” he says.He says his parents were also very sup-
portive having filmed most of the movie un-til early hours of the morning in his father’shouse. Majority of the actors are UCT stu-dents and graduates from various faculties.Looking back, Bakker says the best part
is: “Proving to yourself you can actually doit and that it’s not just something you talkto your friends about. I feel very satisfiedwith theworkand just a sense of accomplish-ment.”
SILVER SCREEN: Film student Greg BakkerPhoto: Tarren-Lee Habelgaarn
PINK PASSION: In celebration of its 110th anniversary, the Cape Horticultural Societywill hold its annual plant sale at 6 Thomas Road, Kenilworth, on Saturday 13 October.The plants on sale will be plants grown by members and ranges from indigenous andexotic to interesting and unusual. For more information phone Melanie on 0(021) 797 1319 or 0 082 550 2618. Pelargoniums (pictured), in a variety of gloriouscolours, are among the wide range of indigenous and exotic plants which will be onsale. Photo: Supplied
Tuesday 9 October 2012 NEWS People’s Post Claremont-Rondebosch Page 5
POPPING THE QUESTION: The Crazy Store Table Mountain Challenge 2012 did not onlygive Rondebosch resident Tarryn Cawood (centre) a rush owing to the running, she wasalso pleasantly surprised when her longtime boyfriend, Anton Engelbrecht (left), alsoa Rondebosch resident, went down on one knee to propose, at the finish line. Photographed with the happy couple is MC for the day Trevor Ball, who was dressed as a chicken. Photo: Supplied
Con man’s plansnipped in the budTARRENLEE HABELGAARN
A DILIGENT security officer put an endtoaconmanfleecing residentsofHarfieldVillage and surrounding neighbour-hoods.
The alleged con man, operating as a news-paper delivery man, was caught by an atten-tive security officer on patrol last Saturday.Police say it is believed the suspect had
gone door-to-door, claiming that he was theson of their local newspaper delivery manwho had died, and that he needed money topay for his father’s funeral.In an effort to apprehend the alleged fraud-
ster, the Rondebosch City Improvement Dis-trict emailed a photograph of theman to secu-rity companies operating in the area. Accord-ing to ADT, they ensured that each of theirarmedresponseofficers receiveda copyof thephotograph.Hours later, an armed response officer
spotted a man matching the description.Officer Mangelengele Langa, who was on
patrol inLancasterRoad, approached the sus-pected and identified him as the person in thephotograph. He immediately detained thesuspect and handed him over to Rondeboschpolice who arrested the man.A list, containing the details of residents
to whom newspapers were delivered, wasfound in his possession.Rob Dale, managing director of ADT Secu-
rity Western Cape, says: “We are proud thatwewere able to assist in the speedy apprehen-sion of this suspect and are co-operating withthe police in their investigation.”When askedwhether the security company
regularly receive complaints about con art-ists, Dale said: “We infrequently receive re-ports of incidents involving conartists.When
we do, we partner with the police, Law En-forcement and local security schemes to keepresidents informed in an effort to preventswindlers from taking advantage of commu-nities.”He adds that there are precautions that can
be taken in an effort to avoid becoming thevictim of, or to help identify, a potential swin-dler. “Never simply open up when there is aknock at the door. If you do not have a peep-hole, call out to the individual and tell themto identify themselves,” says Dale.“If you are not convinced that the person
iswho they say theyare, ask them for identifi-cation and contact their employer to confirmthis. You have the right to refuse them entryuntil you are comfortable to let them in.”If residents are left with any suspicion that
the person may not be who they claim to be,he says residents should contact their securi-ty provider or the police immediately to in-form them of the situation and remain in-doors until they arrive.CaptainAngieLatchman, spokesperson for
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bosch police on charges of fraud.Latchman says although spotting a con
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My battle with weight lossMyMy battlebattle withwith weightweight losslossTARRENLEE HABELGAARN
THROUGHOUT primary school he wasoverweight, but you wouldn’t knowthat judging the young man whopresents for the interview.
Now lean and healthy, his story of howa health scare in Grade 11 was the cold re-ality he needed to lose weight.The 20-year-old student talks candidly
about his battle to keep his weight down.He had gone from a “chubby baby” to an
overweight child and teenager.“I’ve always had the problem of being
overweight. In primary school I was al-ways the biggest in the class and at highschool Iwas callednicknames like ‘Porky’.Being short didn’t help either,” he says.At his heaviest, he tipped the scales at
close to 140kg.Those closest to himwere a tremendous
source of comfort to him.“My family never made me feel bad
about myself, they always encouragedme.”Being judged and stared at is a feeling
he says he knows well. He explains thatfroma young age he has had to put upwithhis peers looking at him when he boughtthings from a cake sale or tuck shop atschool and even if they went to eat out.“The children and even my friends al-
ways use towatch to seewhat I bought andhow much, but I’ve always had a healthyappetite and a love for fried food.”He says he had tried on numerous occa-
sions to shed some pounds through sportsand attempts to eat healthy but his effortswere never successful. This resulted in alow self-esteem and made him very self-conscious.“It is easy to get depressedwhen you are
always picked on and you can’t find theclothes you want. I tried to get rid of theweight, especially in high school.He adds: “I was always scared to talk to
girls because I thought theywouldn’twanta guy like me when there was other guys
with six packs,” he says.However, one girl did take note and he
says shehas beenwithhim through “thickand thin”.His turning point he explains came in
Grade 11 when he became very sick andwas later diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.“It was a huge shock to me; I thought it
(diabetes) only affected old people,” hesays.He says people have two options: “You
can either feel sorry for yourself or makethe best out of it. For me it was a wakeupcall and I decided to change my life style.”Although he had many previous failed
attempts he decided to take out a gym con-tract, make changes to his diet and seri-ously start to take part in sport.By the beginning of matric he had lost
almost 40 kg, which he says was ‘a nicefeeling for change’ because many of hispeers were shocked to see him lookingthin.When asked what he thought made this
time different, besides having been sick,he says: “If you change for others it willnever work, but do it for yourself and itwill.”He says having lost weight has made a
huge impact to his self-esteem and he isless self-conscious but still loves eating hisKFC and other fried foods but not as oftenas he did.When asked if he had any advice for oth-
ers struggling with weight issues he says:“Don’t let your physical appearance de-fine who you are inside.”
Learning to eat againLearningLearning toto eateat againagainTARRENLEE HABELGAARN
AN EATING disorder gave her control,but, she says, her health is not worththe risk.
A 30-year-old woman spoke to People’sPost, on condition of anonymity, about herbattle with the eating disorder bulimia.“When I was younger I watched a TV
programme where they spoke aboutbulimia and showed how someone forcedthemselves to vomit. I was about 18 whenI first decided to see if I could also forcemyself to throw up,” she says.Bulimia nervosa is defined as an eating
disorder, triggered by an emotional reac-tion, in which short periods of extremeovereating are followed by depression andself-induced vomiting, purging or fasting.“I had a lot of personal things going on
in my life; I had no control over what washappening. What I eat, when I eat, whereI eat and when I threw up were all thingsI could control and that was my trigger,”she says.She adds that bulimia is a very personal
eating disorder. The routine becomes sec-ond nature where you excuse yourselffroma roomand relieve yourself, she says.“Notmany people inmy life know about
my struggle. I would eat out with friendsand everyone would say ‘Wow, you eat alot’. I could eat a lot because I knew afterevery meal or snack I was going to excusemyself and throw up.’Her eating habits did not, however,
come without consequences. She becamevery sick and was diagnosed with malnu-trition and tuberculosis.She believes bulimia affects people in
different ways – somemay loseweight andothers not.In her case, she did experience weight
loss, but her poor health made it less obvi-ous. “People probably assumed it was justbecause I was sick that I had lost weight.”Her life took a turning point in Decem-
ber when her teeth started falling out andshe had noticed her uvula (the smalltongue in the back of her throat) had be-come elongated.“I have no gag reflexes anymore. It’s like
burping tome andwhen you throwup thatmuch the acid fromyour stomach stays be-hind in your mouth and starts affectingyour teeth.”It broughthomeaharsh reality. “For the
first time I actually thought ‘oh my gosh,I am going to die if I don’t stop’. We all dieeventually, but I didn’twant tomake it anysooner than it had to be.”Her stomach had become so used to be-
ing empty that she says: “It felt comforta-
ble to eat again.”She now eats small portions to try and
adjust her body again.‘It has been eight months since I last
threw up and I’m very proud of myself.When the bubbly chocolate first came outI bought one and ate the whole thing; thenIwanted to throwup, but I toldmyself ‘no’.And then I went and walked for about anhour because I knew I won’t throw up inpublic.”Whenever she gets the urge she does
something to take her mind off throwingup.“It was a mental block at that stage of
my life, but I still can’t get over puttingmy-self through that. No matter the situation,my advice to others who are thinking ofdoing it is, ‘don’t do it, it is not worth it’.”
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Vandalism behind club closureTARRENLEE HABELGAARN
CLYDE PINELANDS AFC has no home –it’s official.
The City of Cape Town’s announcementthat it will take over the soccer club premises(“Soccer club turfed out”, People’s Post, 2 Oc-tober) left club representatives scratchingtheirheads.At the time they told thisnewspa-per they had not been informed of these newdevelopments.Committee members of the Clyde Pine-
lands AFC expressed shock to hear that theCity would be closing the club.Club secretary Edgar Rorich says the com-
mittee sought their own answers from theCity following the inquiry by People’s Post ofa possible take-over.“We received an email on Monday night
saying the City will be taking over the club,”says Rorich.He says he battles to understand why the
City did not inform the club themselves andwhy they had to find out via the media.In the previous report, Rorich said the club
had amonthly lease agreementwith the City.Thiswas confirmedbyMayoral Committee
Member for Community Services, TandekaGqada.She says Clyde Pinelands AFC concluded
a lease agreement with the City in 2004, withthe termination date being 31 May 2009.However, the agreement continued on a
month-to-month basis after the terminationdate, she adds.When asked about the re-opening of the
club, Gqada said: “The club will be off-limitsuntil the Sport, Recreation andAmenitiesDe-partment hasmade a thorough assessment ofthevandalised clubhouse andhow thedepart-ment should proceed.”Procedures being considered include the
partial demolition and rebuilding of the club-
house or repairs.“Officials from the department are in regu-
lar contact with club officials regarding thismatter,” she adds.The City confirmed the club is in arrears
with its rates payments, but would not dis-close the amount without authorisation.“The City regards this information as con-
fidential and does not provide details to out-side people unless the customer, in writing,authorises this.”
Leading up to the take-over, the City saysthe department has become aware of at-tempts “from outside” to take over the club.Gqada says her department has requested
to meet with the club committee for the Cityto repeat the requirements for the club to re-gain access and control, and answer anyquestions or concerns they may have.Rorich says the request for this meeting –
scheduled for last night –wasmade only afterthe club approached the City on the issue.
Gqada says staff of the department metwith the committee “a while ago to discussways in which the City could assist the club.Subsequent to this meeting, the departmentwas informed that a new committee had beenelected”.Following the election of a new committee,
a senior official from thedepartment recentlyagreed to meet with the new committee.“He was dismayed at the state of the sports
ground, with the clubhouse having beentrashed by vandals a few days before themeeting,” Gqada says.She says the department intervened and
closed the sports ground, taking over the re-sponsibility of the facility, which includesmaintenance of sports grounds, repairs andmaintenance to change rooms and the club-house.Gqada adds: “The reasons for the City’s in-
tervention was explained to the club’s publicrelations officer (of the new committee), aswell as what was needed for the committeeto regain control of the sports ground.”According to her, this included a compre-
hensive business plan for the next threeyears, including financial projections.“We are happy to say the club committee
is complying with this request, and a busi-ness plan has been received.”Clyde Pinelands AFC vice-chairperson
Spencer Courtis says the club has informedthe players they would not be using the field.“The players are aware of the situation and
the fact they are not allowed to play on thefields at the moment,” says Spencer.He adds that although the club has been ad-
hering to the City’s request, outsiders areplaying on the fields. “What is the point of theCity appointing a security guard and tellingus we can’t play there when other people areusing the fields?”It is uncertain when the club will have ac-
cess to the facilities.
IN DISREPAIR: Vandalism and financial difficulties contributed to the City decision to take overthe sports grounds and clubhouse used by Clyde Pinelands AFC. Photo: Tarren-Lee Habelgaarn
Page 8 People’s Post Claremont-Rondebosch LEADER Tuesday 9 October 2012
Truck stopIN THE early 1990s, Mitchell’s Plain was cor-doned off by minibus taxis. People weretrapped. Traffic came to a standstill. Roadsled to nowhere. Nobody could get in. Nobodycould get out. Fewwent towork.Allwere heldransom by the unified action of taxi drivers.Thosewere the dyingmoments of the strug-
gle days. People on the Cape Flats know itwell. The country burned; it was a looters’paradise; people got hurt. That was the daytaxis ruled the roads of the biggest Colouredtownship in the country.Fast-forward to the past two weeks. The ac-
tions of truck drivers nationwide now holdthe country captive. Goods are not beingtransported.If the strike by SA Transport and Allied
Workers Union (Satawu) continues, essentialservices will come to a grinding halt. Fewwould remain unaffected by this action.These concerns are already being feared.Availability of rawmaterials formanufactur-ing; goods for essential, life-saving services,like medical equipment; food; packaging. Insome small way – or another – each personwill feel the effects of the truck drivers’ strikeas they hold out for their pay hike demands.The strike is reported to cost the transport
industry R1bn in revenue each week.In the Cape, three people, a child among
them, were hurt and three trucks were setalight. Satawu denies involvement in vio-lence, but has reportedly called on rail andport workers for support of a secondarystrike.It will cripple the country. Somemay be re-
minded of the days when people were encour-aged to hoard baked beans – then in anticipa-tion of the “swart gevaar”, now because theresimply may be no stock to replenish storeshelves. We can build a nation only with like-minded people. Even so, everyone has theright to a fair salary.Let’s hope the strike comes to a quick con-
clusion.
Red meatgives brainpowerIN REPLY to Martin Struth-mann’s SMS (People’s Post,25 September). All meateat-ers, whether they be birds ormammals, have their eyes infront of their heads.On the other hand herbiv-
ores have their eyes on theside of their heads – to glanceover their shoulders to seepursuing meateaters.British researchers set out
to prove that children of veg-etarians – who are perforcevegetarians – have a higherIQ than the children ofmeat-eaters. To their consterna-tion they found it was the op-posite: children of vegetari-ans have a much lower IQthan those of meateaters.Being honest researchers
they decided to find outwhy.They found that in red
meat, and only in red meat,there is an element thatbuilds childrens’ brains.Children must have at
least 75g of red meat threetimes a week.I realisemany vegetarians
hold senior positions, butthey became vegetarians asadults. Their parents werenot vegetarians.I hope you do not deprive
your children of red meat; itis to their disadvantage.PETER N MARAISTokai
Coal or wood better optionsPOIGNANT is the letter that puts a one-sid-ed slant on the volatile substance gasprompted by Tony Robinson as an alterna-tive fuel to electricity (“No light bulb mo-ment”, People’s Post, 14 August).(He is) resigned to fighting for nuclear
power stationsEskompromised to build andsubsequently no constructive action (was)taken by Eskom to relieve the woes of thepopulation.Many have suffered from gas explosions
and valuable lives, properties and posses-sions destroyed. (It is) a silent killer. Unsus-pecting, as one sleeps, the gas stove leaksgassing the whole family. Also gas leaks ex-plode when one strikes a match. Buying gas
is expensive (and) unsympathetic dealerscharge exorbitant prices. (There is) also ir-regular availability of gas.With the vast supply of coal in this coun-
try, a coal stove not only cooks food andboilswater, but doubles as a heater. On cold win-ter nights the family can sleep in the kitchenonmattresses. One can also have coal stovesor wood-burning stoves in the lounge – asseen in companies that market the coal andwood stoves. The cold is amplified in a corru-gated iron shelter as the cold cuts in to onein an intense way off the corrugated iron.KEITH VINCENTPlumsteadLetter shortened – Ed
Alternative way to look at thingsWHILE stationed at Table Bay Harbour as a po-lice officer I realised that, in fighting crime, youhave to try out resources and techniques to out-smart criminals.I (used) binoculars and realised it would be
a permanent resource in my police vehicle. Itgave me the edge to observe the layout of myprecinct from a distance.I have arrested many an unsuspecting, con-
fused criminal committinga crimeand Iwasnoteven nearby, but the criminal was right in frontof me – thanks to the powerful binoculars.Night vision binoculars can be used after
dark.
In the past, I have tried to sell this practiceto our law enforcement agencies, without suc-cess.The community is continuously asked to help
in the fight against crime and here is my contri-bution. If this proposal is accepted it has to beextensively advertised so criminals (know) theyare being watched.I have started this campaign in conjunction
with Lansdowne police. I hope this time the pro-posal I am forwarding receives the practicalcredit it deserves.KEITH BLAKEOttery
Tuesday 9 October 2012 PHOTOS People’s Post Claremont-Rondebosch Page 9
A MIGHTY total of 33 536 celebrity pizzaswere eaten over the four months of thisyear’s celebrity pizza series. This is an in-itiative annually hosting by Col’Cacchiopizzeria to raise funds for a charity.
This year, they raised a hefty R300 000,which was handed over to the Red CrossChildren’s Hospital Trust last week Thurs-day. The money will be used to upgrade thehospital’s medical weard B2, which treatssomeof thehospital’s youngest patientswithchronic illnesses.
FEAST: The parents had big smiles while being spoiled with pizzas and drinks,
HONOURED: The Red Cross Children’s Hospital Trust was happy to receive the amazing gift.From left, Michael Terespolsky, Helen White, Kinga Baranowska, Cara Muller and Craig Shaw.
LUNCHTIME: The nursing staff also enjoyed a slice of pizza, from left, Nozuko Siyana, LillianMagqabi Tumtumana, Ntombozuko JamJam.
TASTY TREATS: Mothers say the lunchtime snacks were welcomed.
Page 10 People’s Post Claremont-Rondebosch GENERAL Tuesday 9 October 2012
Reza needs the gift of lifeRezaReza needsneeds thethe giftgift ofof lifelifeJUANITA WILLIAMS
EACH day is a precious gift for RezaPrice (15) and his family as they anx-iously await news of a bone marrow do-nor who could give him new life.
The Grade 9 pupil at Westerford HighSchool in Newlands has weekly and bi-weekly blood transfusions at the Red CrossChildren’s Hospital.
After the transfusions he feels wellenough to go to school, but often feels tooill to continue lessons.
In the Price home, in Pinati Estate,Lansdowne, there is a sense of underlyingcalm which is closely guarded by his moth-er Zeenat.
This despite the ever-increasing oddsbuilding against her eldest son, Reza.
Four years ago, the Price family had theirworld turned upside down when Reza, then12, was diagnosed with Aplastic Anaemia inSeptember 2009.
His sister Leila was the first to noticesomething was wrong, when she saw himslumped over in the back seat of the car. Shethought he was playing the fool and pokedhim in the ribs.
This evoked no response from Reza, andhe was rushed to hospital. Tests showed hisplatelet count was dangerously low.
This is one of the symptoms of AplasticAnaemia, a rare condition where the bodydoes not produce sufficient new blood cells
to replenish existing blood cells.Reza’s condition has now become so se-
vere that he is completely reliant on bloodtransfusions, which cost a fortune.
The teenager remains upbeat and showsstrength of character.
Reza says he really misses not being ableto enjoy a good game of cricket or soccerwith his friends, and because of his illness,he has had to stay away from parties andgatherings.
He can’t risk compromising his immunesystem by getting an infection. He also hasto be extremely careful of physical contactbecause of his low platelet count.
For people who are diagnosed with Aplas-tic Anaemia, one of the answers is to havea bone marrow transplant – however, thedonor must be a near match.
Both Reza’s siblings, as well as his par-ents and most of his close relatives havebeen tested, but none are a match for Reza.
The Sunflower Fund recruits potentialbone marrow stem cell donors to help pa-tients like Reza and many others in need ofa life-saving match.
A bone marrow drive is being held for Re-za in the foyer of the Vineyard Hotel in New-lands on Bandana Day, Friday 12 Octoberfrom 07:00 to 10:00.
Anyone wanting to know about becominga bone marrow donor can contact the Sun-flower Fund on the toll free number0800 121 082 or visit www.sunflower-fund.org.za. NEEDS HELP : Reza Price and his mother Zeenat. Photo: Supplied
THURSDAY 11 TO SATURDAY 13 OCTOBER
Newlands: SACS Junior Schools host theannual U-13 Water Polo Tournament inwhich 20 teams will participate and 13 ofthese are from other parts of the country.Play begins at 11:00 on Thursday and willrun from 7:30 on Friday and Saturday toabout 16:00 on Saturday after the final.
THURSDAY 11 OCTOBER
Claremont: Claremont MethodistChurch, 22 Cavendish Street, invites allpeople working in the area to attend alunchtime service of Biblical reflectionand prayer every Thursday from 13:00 to13:30, starting today.
SATURDAY 13 OCTOBER
Claremont: Footsteps by M.A. Baderoenwill be launched at Timbuktu Books at15:00. RSVP to [email protected]. or call (021) 671 9819. En-trance is free.Newlands: The Antique and Heritage So-ciety of SA will present two illustrated lec-tures at the Athenaeum at 15:00. Visitorswelcome at R35, which includes tea.Phone Ann on 0 (021) 689 1124.
MONDAY 15 OCTOBER
Rosebank: The next meeting of theGroote Schuur branch of the South Afri-can Association of Retired Persons will beheld at the Rosebank Methodist Church at10:00. David Davidson will present a slide-show on the 2012 Chelsea Flower Show.Refreshments will be served. For more in-formation call Victoria Paterson on0 071 429 6014.
TUESDAY 16 OCTOBER
Claremont: A depression and anxietysupport group will hold its first meetingat Claremont Library from 18:30 until19:45. People suffering from depressionand anxiety, and their family membersare welcome. For details contact Natalieon 0 074 63 8145 or [email protected]: The Prostate Cancer Support
Action Group willmeet in the auditori-um of MediClinicConstantiaberg,Burnham Road, at17:45 for 18:00. DrKarl-Heinz Jehle willtalk on sex and pros-
tate cancer. Newly diagnosed patients andtheir partners or carers are welcome to at-tend. For more information call or SMS0 073 560 3067.
FRIDAY 19 OCTOBER
Newlands: The Cape Natural HistoryClub will host a talk by Tony Rebelo, fromSANBI, on the restoration of the fynbosto the Tokai Nature Reserve at The Athe-naeum at 20:00. Entry is R20. Enquiries toEleanor on 0 (021) 762 1779 or visitwww.capenaturalhistoryclub.co.za.
TUESDAY 23 OCTOBER
Mowbray: The Egyptian Society of SouthAfrica will host an illustrated talk, An-cient EgyptianMathematics, by ProfessorPeter Loyson, as well atEgypt in SouthAf-rica by Keith Grenville at St George’sGrammar School at 19:30. Members enterfree, non-members pay R20. For more in-formation call 0 (021) 557 5082.
SATURDAY 3 NOVEMBER
Rosebank: Huis Lückhoff will hold a ba-zaar at the home at 09:00. There will be atea garden, vegetable market, food, cake,hand crafts, clothes, books, white ele-phant items, jumping castle for kids, livemusic and much more. Call0 (021) 689 3612 for details.Pinelands: Pinelands Place will hold afete at its premises in Lonsdale Way from09:00 until noon. There will be white ele-phant, clothing, book and plants stalls, aswell as a tearoom. For more informationemail 2 [email protected].
SATURDAY 10 NOVEMBER
Pinelands: Hope House Trust, a home foreight adults suffering from psychiatric ill-nesses, will hold an open day in the homegardens at 32 Peak Drive from 09:30 until13:00. Arts and crafts made by the resi-dents will be on sale; refreshments will beserved. Donations of books and white ele-phant table goods are also sought. for fur-ther details call Bonita Daniels on 0084 884 0469 or 0 (021) 531 8416.
Paint the town greenTARRENLEE HABELGAARN
HARFIELD Villagers are invited to get theirhands dirty and join the Friends of the Har-field Parks.
The Friends of the Harfield Parks is a newassociation, recently introduced to the vil-lage as an offshoot of the Harfield Village As-sociation (HVA).
Tina Gough, secretary of the HVA, says:“The concept was introduced by at the AGMin August and we all thought that it wouldbe a good idea.”
Gough says the aim of the Friends of theHarfield Parks is to provide a safe and cleannatural space, conserve the plants and ani-mals in the parks and to develop the parks.
“This is something new for the village andwe are very excited about it.
“It gives those villagers who like to con-serve the environment and parks the oppor-tunity to do so,” she says.
According to her, the greatest benefit ofhaving the association will be fundraising.
“It is nice that we can take ownership ofour parks. Council has always been involvedthere but now we can make some of our owndecisions concerning our parks,”she says.
Gail Brown, chairperson of the Friends ofthe Harfield Parks, adds: “The funding we getfrom council is not enough because their pri-ority is to make sure there are parks in areaswhere there are none, before spending moneyon making ours look better. Therefore beingable to raise funds will be of great help.”
Brown says the main aim of the associationis to get the community into the parks andfor them to enjoy it.
“We recently painted all the walls in theparks to get rid of the graffiti and picked upall the glass and litter in the parks, which
made an immediate difference because morepeople are now using the parks again.”
There are four parks in Harfield Villagewhich Brown has identified as having been“community vegetable gardens before peoplewere kicked out of the area by the Group Are-as Act”.
She says: “We have a herb spiral as a fea-ture in one garden to bring remembrance to*of previous residents. We would also like tocreate a historical walkway with noticesalong the path explaining the history of thehomes and village itself.”
Brown says the first priority, however, isto bring all the parks up to the same standardand to ensure that all the parks receive thesame equipment and maintenance.
“We would like to make sure that if onepark has a swing and irrigation the otherpark must also have a swing and irrigation.Once all the parks are on the same level wewould like to add a unique feature to everypark so that people would want to visit theother parks not just the one closest to home,”she says.
As chairperson of the association, she saysthey have many plans which they are hopingto achieve and they are calling for volunteerswithin the community to help look after theparks.
“We want people to know that when you en-ter Harfield Village it is the green area ofCape Town and we are really looking for allinterest groups to join. We want to keep thisas open as possible so that people can help inthe way they want to,” she says.
“Whether you want to help garden, bakecookies with juice for those working in thegardens or play some tunes on your guitarwhile people are working in the parks, eitherwill be welcomed.”
EXCITED:GailBrown,chairperson of theFriends ofthe HarfieldParks,can’t waitto get herhands dirtyby plantingthe plantsdonated tobe used inthe parks.Photo: Supplied
Tuesday 9 October 2012 NEWS People’s Post Claremont-Rondebosch Page 11
New signsfor beachesTHECity ofCapeTownhas startedinstalling new signs on beacheswhich outlines the rules regard-ing the presence of dogs.
The signs, which are being in-stalled by the sport, recreation andamenities department, will let peopleknow if theyare allowed towalk theirdogs on the beach and the location ofthe nearest beach where they will beallowed to walk their dogs.Councillor Tandeka Gqada, May-
oral Committee member for Commu-nity Services, says that the signs willensure that all citizens are able to useCape Town’s beaches in comfort.“For many, dog-walking is an im-
portant part of their coastal experi-ence aswell as a formof social recrea-tion,” says Gqada.“However, the City also recognises
that dogs can, at times, negatively im-pact on the experience of other beachusers. They have as much right to adog-free environment as others haveto a dog-friendly environment.”Gqada adds that the City has divid-
ed the 72 public beaches in its juris-diction into several categories basedon if, when and how dogs are allowedon the beach.“The City has allocated a mix of
dog-free beaches where no dogs areallowed, beaches where dogs are al-lowed on leads at certain times, andbeaches where dogs are allowed torun free.”According to the City, key coastal
recreation points where themajorityof people gather, have been allocatedas dog-free zones.However, the City has allocated ar-
eas adjacent to these beaches or smallparts of the nodal areas for peoplewho wish to walk their dogs on thecoastline. These areas include: westof Gordon’s Baymain beach, sectionsof the following beaches: Sunrise,Blue Waters, Strandfontein, Clovel-ly, Fish Hoek, Glencairn, Mackerel,Long Beach (Simon’s Town), Wind-mill, Frank’s Bay, Fisherman’s, LongBeach (Kommetjie),middle section ofHout Bay Beach, Glen, Clifton 1st,Sunset (Sea Point), Mouille Point,Sunset (Milnerton), Dolphin, andVan Riebeeckstrand.The City is appealing to dog-walk-
ers to adhere to the various dog-relat-ed signs on beaches, and says thatlaw enforcement officers will active-ly enforce the rules according to thenew signs.In cases where signs are is not
clear, members of the public havebeen advised to enquire with a beachmanager or law enforcement officer.Formore information contact Gqa-
da on 0 (021) 400 1290.
Heaven’s Nestneeds youHEAVEN’S NEST, a safehouse in Ot-tery, seeks child psychologists andoccupational therapists to volunteerat the facility.According to coordinator Eleanor
Bester, the need for volunteers “is ur-gent and ongoing”.The facility provides aplace of safe-
ty for children under the age of eightwho have been abused, abandoned,neglected or who have been affectedby HIV and Aids.Many children are left with a feel-
ing of worthlessness. “These feelingsand questions need to be examinedand dealt with before it causes evengreater damage to the child,” saysBe-ster.Anyone interested in volunteering
their services can contact EleanorBester on0 (021) 703 9781 or2 [email protected].
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DRINK UP: From left, Aphiwe Menziqa, Rameez Nordien and Evelyn Brink.
CLASS ACT: Soloist MagdaleneMinnaar withCamerata TintaBarocca will be atSt Andrew’sChurch, SomersetRoad, Cape Town,on Wednesday 10October at 20:00.Tickets cost R70and R90 and wineand fruit juice willbe on sale at interval. Call on0 083684 7318 or visitwebsite www.ctbmusic.co.za
Mahola, Zoidgo UnpluggedHOME-GROWNSouthAfrican stars ZolaniMa-hola andKaren Zoidwill be at the Fugard Thea-tre for two concerts only.
They will feature in Afro Rock Unplugged! onWednesday 10 and Thursday 11 October at 20:00.Mahola is the renowned lead singer andmagnetic
front-stage personality of the Grammy-winningband Freshlyground. Zoid, South Afri-
can Music Awards (Sama)winner for Best Female Art-ist, has a name that is now thebyword for emotionally
charged, downright in-cendiary South Afri-can rock music.As one of thiscountry’s mostpopular and recog-nisable singers,Mahola had act-ing on her mindwhen she left Port
Elizabeth to study drama at UCT. Since joiningAfro-pop group Freshlyground in 2002, however,she has become known for her captivating stagepresence.Since releasing her first solo album, Poles Apart
(2002), Zoid has become such an important part ofthe home-grown scene. She has managed that unu-sual and frequently tricky feat of balancing popularappeal with critical praise; of securing an audienceof both Afrikaans and English speakers; of retain-ing her individuality in a market known for its de-sire for sameness.Zoid, whose followers have been called the “Zoid
Generation”, has shared the stagewith internation-al acts like John Mayer, Annie Lennox, Metallica,Simple Plan, Hothouse Flowers, Seal and UB40.Zoid Afrika is her latest album.Concert-goers can expect a double serving of bril-
liant music in an outstanding collaboration.The concerts take place at the Fugard in Caledon
Street, District Six. Tickets, from R110 to R140,available throughComputicket or the Fugard book-ing office on (021) 461 4554.
Two choirs, two showsTHE Philharmonica Choir of CapeTown, together with the Cape TownYouthChoir, will hold two perform-ances of Choral Masterpieces, a se-lection of choral music repertoire.The first performance on Satur-
day 13 October will be held at theToringkerk in Paarl at 18:00.On Sunday 14 October the second
performance will be held at the Di-ocesan College chapel in Ronde-bosch at 16:00.Tickets, atR100 for adults andR70
for children, students and seniorcitizens, are available from Com-puticket or by contacting Jill on 0(021) 797 2274 or [email protected].
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CELEBRATING TALENT: Artscape CEO Michael Maas, back, celebrates the imminent start of the ArtscapeNational Youth Music Competition with, from left, Threslin Southgate (clarinet), Caron Tremble (bassoon)and Danielle Rossouw (clarinet). The competition kicks off today at the Artscape Theatre. People’s Postreaders can win one of two double tickets for the finalist gala concert on Saturday 13 October at 19:30at the Artscape Theatre. SMS the word “gala”, your name and which edition of People’s Post you read to34586 by Thursday at 13:00. SMSes cost R1,50. Winners will be notified by phone and have to collect theirtickets at the venue on the night. Photo: Supplied
AWARD-WINNING funnymanOmid Djalili plans to let you seethe wacky side of life in his co-medic act at the Grand Arena onSaturday 27 October.The British-Iranian comic is
not only acclaimed as one of Brit-ain’s funniest stand-up comedi-ans, Djalili has also featured ina host of popular films, includingThe Mummy, Gladiator, SpyGame and Pirates of the Carib-bean III.He has been commissioned to
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LIAM MOSES
A YOUNG and inexperienced Engen San-tos FC side will need to improve on theirlacklustre opening match performance.
This according to coach Mart Nooij, whodescribed his chargers performance againstMpumalanga Black Aces as “disappointing”.The “People’s Team” kicked of their Na-
tional First Division (NDF) campaign with aforgettable display and an unsatisfactory 1-0loss in front of less than 100 people at AthloneStadium on Saturday night.After watching his troops falter against
their much less illustrious opposition, Nooijadmitted that they would need to pick uptheir play this weekend.“There are a lot of things that we still need
to improve on. We are a young and inexperi-enced team with an experienced back bone,but the young ones are determined,” saysNooij.“The performance was a little disappoint-
ing.We started very nervous andwewere notcomfortable on the ball.”Both teams started the game shakily and
played far too many long balls in the opening20 minutes.When the teams finally shook off their ear-
ly season rust and settled into the game,around the 35 minute mark, Santos started todominate possession and territory.After several minutes of patient build-ups,
the hosts fashioned their first chance from acounter-attacking move.Stalwart TyroneArendse put Edwin Sitayi-
tayi through on goal, with a well weightedthrough ball.The forward squared the ball for winger
Salmaan King.However, a last-ditch tackle stopped King
from striking the ball and Aces respondedwith their owncounter attack.Afterbreakinginto the Santos box, a Black Aces player wasjudged to have been fouled and the refereeawarded a penalty.Esau Metsweni stepped up and casually
struck the ball past Santos keeper Pa DembaTouray, into the top right hand corner of thenet to take the lead in the 44th minute.Santos continued to dominate in the re-
maining minutes of the half, but could notfashion any further chances before the break.They seemed invigorated when they re-
turned after half-time and came close to level-ling matters after just 30 seconds. Sitayitayimanaged to lose his marker again, but shotstraight at the keeper after receiving the ballin space, on the edge of the box.The striker was proving to be a constant
danger to the Aces defence, and five minuteslater he headed a cross narrowlywide of goal,after climbing highest to meet a teasing ballfrom King.Black Aces seemed content to sit on their
lead and play on the counter, and they wouldhave beenmade to pay had Santos not squan-dered their chances.Nooij bemoaned his team’s lack of compo-
sure in front goal and blamed the poor finish-ing for the loss.“After a quiet 20 minutes we got control of
the match and dominated, but then you haveto score goals,” says Nooij.“Unfortunately we got a penalty against us
fromone of their few attacks into our box, butwe got the opportunities. We dominated thesecond half, but we did not score a goal. Inthis league, and any other league, you needto score goals to win matches.”TheDutch coach refused to speculate onhis
team’s chances of earning promotion, sayingthere were still “29 games to go”.
JUSTSHORT: Victoria CC’sGarethDreyer of Victoria Cricket Club runs out Zakier Kathradaof Old Mutual. The game was played at the Wally Wilson Oval A field in Rondebosch onSaturday. Photo: Peter Heeger/Gallo Images
ON BENDED KNEE: Old Mutual Cricket Club batsman Dane Piedt hits a ball towards midwicket during a Western Province Cricket Association amateur 20/20 match against Victoria CC. Photos: Peter Heeger/Gallo Images
SNEAKING UP: Engen Santos FCmidfielder Tyrone Arendse steals possession fromMpumalangaBlack Aces player Themba Njwaga during a National First Division match at Athlone Stadiumon Saturday night. Santos were defeated 01. Photo: Peter Heeger/Gallo Images
Santos get stuckagainst Black Aces
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THROUGH THE GAP:Milano United striker Keanan Thomas beats Seun Ledwaba andMphoMvelase of United FC during a National First Division match at Wynberg Military Baseon Sunday. Thomas played an integral role in his side’s 11 draw.
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Glamorgan’s future looks grimLIAM MOSES
GLAMORGANCRICKETCLUB is seekingalternative options to redress attempts atreinstating points whichwould have seenthem promoted to the top league of West-ern Cape club cricket.
This comes after an urgent appeal by to theWestern Cape High Court, by the club, wasstruck from the roll by Judge Dennis DavisonMonday 1October. The clubhas exhaustedlegal options to have the points reinstated af-ter, they say, these were “unfairly” deductedin March.
Zarin Meyer, the club’s attorney, says al-though Glamorgan have been forced to giveup the court battle, they have not given upon finding an alternative solution.
“Thematter was struck off the roll becausethe judge needed clarity in respect of a fewother points. He wanted to know the practi-
cality of dealing with this matter, the preju-dice that would have been suffered by Gla-morgan and whether, in fact, the matter wasindeed urgent,” says Meyer.
“Glamorgan are no longer pursuing thismatter (in court), because of the risk of a costorder being awarded against them. A cost or-der would mean, should the matter be lost incourt, our clients would be liable to cost inamount of approximately R100 000. And thisclub cannot afford that, being from a previ-ously disadvantaged background.”
Glamorgan finished at the top WP Cricket1B league last season after beating UCT intheir last game of the season.
But a subsequent complaint by UCT afterthe game saw all the match points deductedfromGlamorgan, leading to UCTwinning theleague and earning promotion.
The complaint UCTmade toWPCwas of an“unprepared pitch”, but Glamorgan wasfound not guilty of this complaint in the hear-
ing. The club were, instead, found guilty of“late removal of covers”, a different bylaw.
The club claimed the hearing was conduct-edunfairly, appealed thedecisionandprovid-edWPwith evidence, which, they say, provesthe covers were removed on time.
However Nabeal Dien, general manager ofWP Cricket, says all aspects of the case werefair and constitutional.
“Glamorgan’s representative and coachwere asked directly what time the coverswere removed and it (the time they said theyremoved the covers) was late,” says Dien.
“That took precedence over the non-prepa-ration, the initial complaint that the pitchwas not sufficiently prepared. I only knowwhat their own people said and what the um-pire said. I think all our committee membersbased their decision on the facts. Afterwardsthey (Glamorgan) came with affidavits andour guys weren’t willing to accept that.”
After failing in their appeals to WP, Gla-
morgan took their case to Cricket SA, whoagreed to arbitrate the case.
However, on Friday 21 September the arbi-trator appointedbyCSA found that the organ-isation could not arbitrate the matter as Gla-morgan had made their complaint too late.
“The arbitrator went outside the scope ofhis appointment and exceeded his powers asan arbitrator by stating that Glamorgan not-ed an invalid appeal to CSA,” says Meyer.
“He said, in terms of the CSA constitution,the appeal should have been lodged withinthree days of when the issue was dealt with.Neither WPCA nor CSA had, at any stage,raised this issue.”
Mario Jardine, match and registration sec-retary ofGlamorgan, says the clubhave spentR25 000 of theirR40 000 seasonbudget fightingthe case.
Most of the clubs players come fromMitch-ell’s Plain,Athloneandother areas surround-ing Ruyterwacht, where they are based.
DIRECT DRIVING:UCTCricket Club’sWesley Bell playsa drive shot duringa Western Province Cricket Association amateur20/20 matchagainst United CCat the Wally Wilson Oval B field inRondebosch onSaturday. Photo: PeterHeeger/Gallo Images
PERFECT TIMING: MoeneebAbbas of United Cricket Clubplays a hookshot during aWestern Province CricketAssociationamateur20/20 matchagainst UCTCC at the WallyWilson Oval Bfield in Rondebosch on Saturday. Photo: PeterHeeger/Gallo Images
