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The Lions Club of Hout Bay art and craft market has a new placeto call home after the Hout Bay Common underwent a R2mrenovation. The upgrade includes the layout for the craft market,parking and access points for crafters. PHOTO: MONIQUE DUVAL

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The informal parking area in Hout BayCommon underwent a R2m transfor-mation to be used for weekly markets

and other recreational activities.The upgrade was project-managed by City

of Cape Town officials from the Spatial Plan-ning and Urban Design Department, whileCity Parks officials assisted with certaintechnical aspects during the constructionand development phase.

The project was a Subcouncil 16 initiative.Belinda Walker, mayco member for Com-

munity Services and Special Projects, saysthe entire process was initiated and moni-tored by Subcouncil 16.

“The rejuvenation of public communityspaces is critical to the upliftment of any ar-ea. Recreational and shared spaces encour-age residents to meet and engage with oneanother, to build communities, and to enjoyleisure time together,” Walker says.

Andrea Hespel, the Lions Club of Hout Bayart and craft market coordinator and the“mastermind” behind the entire upgradeprocess with the council, says the processhas been ongoing for nearly five years.

Hespel says originally the market washeld on four days each year, but slowly itbuilt up to being run every Sunday of theweek (weather permitting).

“The main purpose of the market was toraise funds in order to assist the less fortu-nate in our community,” she says.

Hespel says they have always had an ex-cellent relationship with the staff of theParks and Recreation department who areresponsible for the upkeep of the common.

However, Hespel says, when their leasewas up for renewal they were told that itwould not be renewed due to the fact that,in future, all outdoor markets would have tobe held on a hard surface.

“This created an enormous problem forthe Lions Club and was extremely disheart-ening for our crafters,” she says.

But a petition was sent out to the localcommunity asking for their support for themarket to continue.

As a result of this action ward councillorMarga Haywood, along with councillor TakiAmira and Jolyon Schmidt, got togetherwith Lions representatives to try and sourcea suitable alternative site.

However, Hespel says, none of those of-fered were suitable and eventually mayor

Patricia de Lille requested that all partiesget together to solve the problem.

“It was ultimately agreed by all partiesthat the area used for parking in front of theKronendal School playing field would besuitable. We could have remained where wewere but the area would have had to havebeen paved,” she says.

The upgrade included the layout for thecraft market, parking and access points forcrafters, customers and delivery vehicles,controlled access for emergency vehiclesand the greening of the area with new largetrees and lawn, widened pathways to accom-modate the traders and low seating wallsthat will double-up as retaining walls.

Hespel says Sonette Smit, a Cape Townlandscaper, was requested to draw up a suit-able design which was approved by all par-ties involved, allowing the Lion’s Club to re-tain the samenumberof crafters and tendersthen went out for a contractor.

Work on the parking area next to the oldBowling Club started in 2013.

Hespel explains that “the contractor wentbankrupt and a new tender had to go out”.

However, in April 2014 work began on thenew site and was completed at the end of Sep-tember 2014.

“We were unable to move as a lease hadnot been signed and until this was done wewould be unable to relocate our electricitysupply,” Hespel says.

She says in December last year, Haywoodand Amira followed up with the relevant de-partments in order to speed up the process.

“We are still waiting for the electricityconnection to be transferred and the leaseto be signed, but are confident we will bemoving to our new home in the very nearfuture,” she says.

Hespel says the design of the new site isexcellent and suits their needs “perfectly”.

Walker says with the inclusion of a craftmarket, more green spaces and low-walledseating, the common is even more welcom-ing and attractive. We encourage residentsto utilise and enjoy this aesthetically appeal-ing shared space.”

She adds that upgrades such as these helpto enhance property value in an area.

Hespel says the common is also used bylocals daily and at no time has the club re-ceived any negative comments.

“The Parks and Recreation staff are look-ing after all the trees that have been plantedas well as the grass and are very proud ofthe site,” she adds.

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You and the BudgetWhat does the Budget 2015 mean to the ordi-

nary South African citizen? Financial journal-

ist Moeshfieka Botha helps readers to under-

stand how they will be affected by the Budget.

There were many people who eagerlyawaited this year’s budget speech. Andthere were also many who simply were

not interested in it because they feel that thedecisions made by politicians rarely havemuch impact on the lives of ordinary citi-zens. They still just do the best they canwithwhat they have available.

Budget 2015, however, is very importantto ordinary South African citizens becauseit does directly affect our lives.

Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene’s firstfull National Budget was a tough one.

Fuel levyThe biggest shock to consumers was prob-

ably the raising of the fuel prices by 80.5c/F.This ismade up of an increase in the generalfuel levy by 30.5c/F and the Road AccidentFund levy by 50c/F.

While fuel prices are now at their lowestin many months, consumers might be ableto absorb these increased levies, but fuel pri-ces do fluctuate. Consumers will be feelingthe full brunt of this levy hike when the fuelprice rises again. We will not only be feelingit directly when we fill up, but we are sureto the see the price of basic food and necessi-ties rise too.

ElectricityThe other hike whichwill have a direct ef-

fect on consumers is the “temporary” in-crease in the electricity levy form 3.5c/kWhto 5.5c/kWh. According to Nene this was putinto place to assist demand. The additional2c/kWh will be withdrawn when the elec-

tricity shortage is over.

Income taxPeople earning more than R181 900 a year

(R15 158 a month) with have their personalincome tax increased by 1%. This raises taxof the average person in this tax bracket, be-low the age of 65 by about R21 a month.

The rates and brackets for transfer dutieson the sale of properties will be adjusted, sothat it provides relief to middle incomehouseholds. Transfer duty on properties be-low R750 000 will be eliminated.

Sin taxOther increases include:. The tax on a quart of beer goes up by

15.5c;. A bottle of wine will cost 15c more;. A bottle of sparkling wine goes up by 48c

and a bottle of whisky will cost R3.77 more;. A pack of 20 cigarettes will cost 82cmore.Social grants have been increased:

. Oldage,war veterans, disability and caredependencygrantswill increase byR60 fromR1350 to R1410;. Child support grantswill increase byR10

to R330;. And foster care grants will increase by

R30 to R860.The number of beneficiaries of social

grants has doubled from 7.7 million recipi-ents. Nene said they would review the possi-bility of further adjustments to grant valuesin October.

Disposable incomeThe household debt-to-disposable income

ratio currently stands at 78.4%.Consumerswho are already cash strapped

and specifically struggling to pay their debt,are encouraged to tighten their belts and putall their resources into becoming debt-freeas soon as possible.

RogerBrown, chief executive of debt coun-sellors Credit Matters, says: “This is crunchtime for consumers. The only way thosestruggling with debt are going to survive isby decreasing what they pay their creditorsmonthly so that they may have more moneyleft to live on and pay for basic necessities.”V How are you tightening your belt? Share yourthoughts on cash­saving initiatives you have intro­duced or plan to implement in your home. Startingwith the word “Post” SMS to 32516. SMSes cost R1.

Citizens will have to revisit their personal budgets to accommodate for expected increases in fuel and sin tax. This photo is an illustration.PHOTO: MONIQUE DUVAL

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Stark contrasts between crimefightersin the Wynberg police precinct werehighlighted at a community meeting

last week.The publicmeetingwas called by theCom-

munity Police Forum (CPF) where efforts inWynberg East were praised while concernsabout crime in Kenilworth were rife.The police precinct covers a wide area

which includes Wynberg East, parts of Ke-nilworth, Wynberg West, Trovato and partsof Constantia.In her address, CPF chairperson Shamila

Nicholas gave an overview of the perform-ance of the various sectors.She explained while the sectors covering

Constantia and Trovato used camera sys-tems and other technology to keep a closeeye on crime, areas likeWynberg East optedto patrol the streets due to the cost of camer-as.Here she explained community participa-

tion was at an all-time high as many resi-dents have become members of the neigh-bourhood watch.“There has been a dramatic increase in

the numbers and the members are very ac-tive. This sector is really doingwell,” Nicho-las said.But across the road in Kenilworth things

are not so great and Nicholas called for at-tendees to assist the CPF to find an effectiveand suitable crime fighting strategy.“We are very concerned about Kenilworth

as there is no neighbourhood watch and Icall on other sectors to assist us in findinga solution.”According to Lieutenant-Colonel Rufie

Nel from Wynberg Police Station the prob-lem started when people stopped financiallycontributing to the security huts.He explained a few years ago a spike in

crime galvanised residents into action andthey made contributions to security hutsand paid to have a security officer present.“That time there were about 13 of those

huts. But when the crime dropped peoplestopped contributing. Now there are aboutthree security officers. We have seen a spikein crime and it is a concern,” he said.Nicholas explained the CPF would focus

ondrugs, vagrancy and theft out ofmotor ve-

hicles.She said Main Road was a major concern

as drug dealing was rife.“We only have one shelter and vagrancy

is a social problemsoweare lookingat possi-ble interventions.When it comes to theft outof motor vehicles, we appeal to residents toplease not leave valuables in their vehicles,”she said.Attendees also raised concerns about veg-

etation on unmaintained railway propertiesand claimed drug deals and “public” sexwere among the concerns.In response Nel said they have had meet-

ings with the Passenger Rail Agency ofSouth Africa (Prasa) and an agreement wasin place to fence up the area.“There is currently a tender out for that,

wehave alsometwith the [ward] councillorsabout problems at the interchange,” he said.The CPF will also host workshops with

schools in the precinct.Nicholas explained thiswas spurred on by

school fights which resulted in assault char-ges.V If you have any concerns you would like to raise withthe CPF, call Nicholas on 082 561 3636 or emailshnicholas@mweb.co.za.

With a dramatic increase in members, the Wynberg EastNeighbourhood Watch is keeping criminals on their toes.PHOTO: MONIQUE DUVAL

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EDUCATION

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Pupils at Wittebome High School nolonger have to “imagine” doing scien-tific experiments as the school has

now been equipped with a state-of-the-artscience learning centre.

This is the first science lab for the 96-years-old school.

The Science of Learning Centre wasopened two weeks ago.

Pupils will now be able to experimentwith various chemicals and tools in thenew lab.

Physical science teacher Stacey Johan-nes-Rhode says she is excited that theschool has been given this opportunity totake “science to the next level”.

“I love science and everything about it,but it was difficult to teach pupils whenthey can’t physically see what I am teach-ing,” she says.

Johannes-Rhode says when she was atschool she too had to use her imaginationin class as the school she attended was notfortunate to have a lab.

“I fell in love with science because myteacher had a passion for it. He made itwork despite the lack of resources. Wemake it work here too, but with the lab wewill be able to do so much more,” she says.

The concept of constructing a lab at theschool was in the pipeline for over a year.

Johannes-Rhode approached ProfessorShaheed Hartley, who “plays a pivotalrole” in the furthering of educationthrough the Science Learning Centre forAfrica at UWC requesting the assistance ofthe university to help make the school’sdream come true.

“Weare so grateful to both the universityas well as Garden Cities Archway Founda-tion for the role they played inmaking thiscentre possible,” she says.

Johannes-Rhode adds that now the sub-ject can be taught in amore hands-onmeth-od.

“When children are able to feel and touchwhat they read and study it automaticallysticks in their memory,” she says.

The centre is an opportunity to ignite herpassion into the minds of pupils who are in-terested in science, she says.

Daniella Bushiri, head girl of WittebomeHigh, says she is excited and thrilled to havethis facility at the school.

“Although it is my last year at the school,I will take full advantage of the lab and learnas much as I can before I matriculate,” shesays.

Bushiri believes this lab has opened a newdoor for pupils who are interested in sci-ence.

“In the lab we will be able to do so muchmore than what we have imagined can bedone in reality. I also think more pupils willnowwant to do science and learnmore aboutthe subject,” she says.

Daniella plans on studying biotechnologynext year.

“I am now even more excited to go to uni-versity knowing that I would have had theexperience of working in a lab and not be to-tally surprised when I enter another one,”she says.

Head boy Dean Petersen saysmany pupilsare discouraged from taking physical sci-ence on as a subject because they think it isa difficult subject.

“I want to encourage pupils to make useof the facility because I knowanyone is capa-ble of doing well in this subject,” he says.

“It is a matter of setting your mind to itand making it fun for yourself in the proc-ess,” he says.

Johannes-Rhode says she looks forward toengaging with pupils in the centre and willencourage them to further their studies inscience.

“There is so much potential in this schooland I want pupils to understand that scienceis a way of life,” she says.

While agreeing that science is a challeng-ing subject, she adds that “once they gethooked they will love it”.

Head girl at Wittebome High School Daniella Bushiri, physical science teacher Stacey Johan-nes-Rhode and matric pupil Yusuf Anwary in the new school’s Science Learning Centre.

A guest sits at one of the new lab desks at the opening of the new science learning centre atWittebome High School. The lab was officially opened on Tuesday 17 February.

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Man in courtfor arsonMONIQUE DUVAL AND ASTRID FEBRUA-RIE

A 42-year-oldWynbergman has beencharged with murder following anarson attack in Ross Road last

week.According to a report from Wynberg

police theman is being investigatedaftera fire broke out on Tuesday 24 Februa-ry, killing his girlfriend and anotherman.Police spokesperson Warrant Officer

Silvino Davids says the investigation isunderway, but confirms a Somalianmanis responsible for the fire which rippedthrough the home in Ross Road.He explains at the time of the fire there

were five people – two women and threemen – in the house.“The first woman from Parkwood was

declared dead on the scene and we canconfirm she was in a relationship withthe Somalian man,” Davids says.According to a report from the City of

Cape Town Fire and Rescue Servicesspokesperson Theo Layne, they werecalled to the scene at 23:30.Firefighters were able to extinguish

the blaze which ripped through the dou-ble-storey home at 01:00.He says the fire started in the main

bedroom on the ground floor and noneighbouring properties were damaged.Three fire engines and one rescue ve-

hicle were dispatched to the scene.“We found one dead woman. There

were three men who were in a seriouscondition. A second woman was treatedfor smoke inhalation,” he says.The cause of the fire has not yet been

determined, Layne adds, and the casehas been handed over to police for fur-ther investigation.Davids says the three men were taken

to various hospitals and on Wednesday25 February one of themendied in hospi-tal.Meanwhile, a Hout Bay man landed in

hot water when he was caught carryingseveral parcels of dagga in Constantia.According to a report from Wynberg

police the 27-year-old man was spottedon Sunday 22 February at 21:25 by offi-cers on a routine patrol.Davids explains a stop-and-search was

conducted and the man said he was onhis way to Hout Bay.“They found 20 parcels of dagga and

more than R3000 in cash,” says Davids.The man was arrested and has made

his first appearance in the WynbergMagistrate’s Court.Davids explains the man is not known

to Wynberg police.“He is not one of the main guys who

are known for dealing [in drugs] in theprecinct but we suspect he either sells ormakes deliveries in the Hout Bay pre-cinct,” he adds.

PEOPLE'S POST | CONSTANTIA | WYNBERGTuesday, 3 March 20156 NEWS

HOUT BAY

Sand art gives a hand upChildren fromallwalks of lifewill be able

to turn sand into art at the annual Val-ley Pre-Primary Sandcastle Competi-

tion.It takes place onHout BayBeach on Satur-

day 21 March.Organiser Dr Gareth Lowndes says the

competition is a great opportunity to getchildren from all walks of life to experiencethe joy of turning sand into art.

“Setting out to build themost admired cre-ation using only a bucket, spade and plenti-ful sand available is not only great fun forall ages but also contributes toward helpingyoungpupils achieve their dreams,”he says.

Funds raised will be used to provide edu-cational bursaries to enable children fromless privileged communities to attend theschool and to fund educational interven-tions such as occupational therapy and lan-guage enrichment to assist these children intheir learning experience where required.

Sandcastle creations will be adjudicatedby celebrity judges with entrants standingthe chance to claim fantastic prizes on theday. The date has been chosen to coincidewith low tide so space for both builders andwatchers is guaranteed.

Registration takes place on the day at theChapman’s Peak side of Hout Bay Beachfrom 09:00. The competition starts at 09:30and runs until 12:00. Entry fees are R60 foradults and R30 per child. Teams consist ofup to eight people.V For more information about how to enter or to getinvolved as a sponsor visit www.houtbaysandcast­le.co.za or phone Valley Pre­Primary School on021 790 1540.

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The establishment of a non-profit organi-sation which aims to assist pet ownershas successfully helped over 250 ani-

mals in Westlake. The organisation, calledWAGG, was established by a Hout Bay resi-dent and aims to educate animal owners onhow to properly care for their pets.As it is a very small organisation, resour-

ces are focused within Westlake with thegoal set at ensuring that every dog and catis vaccinated, sterilised and have a safeplace to live.WAGG chairperson Carla de Lange says

with this knowledge and better understand-ing the owners would begin to think of theanimal as part of their family and not justas an inconvenience.“We believe in educating by example and

treating the community with respect, culti-vating and building personal relationships,and gaining their trust. We welcome anyquestions or concerns ownersmay have andanswer them as best we can,” she says.De Lange says she, along with three other

organisation members, started working ongetting the WAGG officially established inJuly 2014. They have, however, been work-ing in Westlake in an unofficial capacitysince July 2011.“While working in the community we

have nurtured our relationships of trustwith the community and have seen the dif-ference in howpets are treated andhow theyinteract with their owners,” De Lange says.Besides De Lange, the other WAGG mem-

bers are Dee Bratuchin, Philena du Plooyand Shirley Saint Claire-Laing.“We also have several people within the

Westlake community who help check up onthe animals and the community can ap-

proach them with questions or concerns,”she says.De Lange says they give out their contact

details and are often called at any time dur-ing the day or night if there is an animalemergency.The organisation offers a number of servi-

ces which include sterilisations; vaccina-tions; deworming; tick, flees and parasitecontrol; supplying kennels and bedding; re-placing chains around thenecks of dogswithproper dog collars; sourcing and installing

running lines to prevent the animals beingtied down; feeding; fixing fences and gatesso animals are not running around the road;rushing emergency animals to the vet; andeven donating clothes and helping those indire need in the community.However, all these services are dependent

upon donations or funds theyhaveavailablein their vet and WAGG accounts.“We are very fortunate to have a Steen-

berg vet supporting us where they can andtreating badly injured pets at welfare rates,”

De Lange says.She adds that they do not just focus on the

well-being of the animals, but also on thethat of their owners.“Acknowledging and taking the time to

get to knowresidents and the animal ownersgive them a sense of inclusion, importanceand in turn pride in taking care of their pets.The community begins to value their petsand through education and supplying thenecessary tools, they are empowered andtake pride in their pets,” De Lange adds.

Father and son Leanard and Marvo Ngxaza with their pet dog Wollie. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

The team involved in the arrest are, from left, Peter Damons and Barry Ackeer from BHSecurity, Grant Smith and Richard Notana from the SRT and Constable Justin Jones andConstable Mthobisi Gama from Wynberg police. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Community cameras yield resultsThree people are to appear in the WynbergMagistrate’s Court following their arrest inConstantia.According to a report from the Constantia

Valley Watches Association (CVWA) a vehi-cle suspected of being related to aDiep Rivercase of theft out ofmotor vehicle inFebruarylast year, triggered Licence Plate Recogni-tion (LPR) systems in Constantia.All vehicle alerts received off the exten-

sive database are professionally verified pri-or to responders being dispatched.Once verified, an alert was broadcast on

the community radio which are used by po-lice, security companies and volunteer resi-dent patrollers.The Constantia Watch Special Response

Team (SRT) operations team found the vehi-cle and called in its location andmovements.BH Security responded to assist and jointly

they followed andmonitored the vehicle un-til Wynberg police moved in to stop and de-tain the occupants.During initial investigations it was estab-

lished that the two women occupants wereboth wanted on outstanding cases in CapeTown Central, Goodwood and Tableview.One of the men was wanted on another

case. During a search of the vehicle, bankcards not belonging to the occupants werefound.Some hours later after extensive calls to

various banks, it emerged that these cardshad been stolen earlier that day from an eld-erly woman while shopping in Hout Bay.She had not yet had a chance to open a caseof theft at police.On hearing the news, she immediately

opened a case at Hout Bay Police Station,where the suspects were detained.

Staying safe during a fireResidents in Hangberg and Red Hill inform-al settlementswere informed about fire safe-ty and how to protect themselves in theevent of a fire during an awareness drive.The awareness drive is part of the City of

Cape Town’s extensive awareness campaignconducted on a continuous basis by the FireandRescue Service, the 107 Public Emergen-cy Call Centre and Disaster Risk Manage-ment.And on Saturday 28 February, the City’s

Mayoral Committee Member for Safety andSecurity, JP Smith, and officials from theCity’s Disaster Risk Management Centredistributed 500 paraffin bottles and 1000 cal-endars to the residents in the informal settle-ments.Smith says the aim of the session was to

inform residents how to protect themselvesfrom fires, while also distributing calendars

with tips on how to prevent or stop thespread of fires.“Our staff do an exceptional job and

put in a lot of hours over weekends andafter hours to conduct the awareness ses-sions.“However, we can see that there are

still toomany fires being caused by negli-gence,” he says.Smith says the City will conduct re-

search into which aspects of the aware-ness campaigns are effective and whichaspects are not.“We are also investing in forensic and

fire investigation training for our staff sothat we can be increasingly effective indetermining the actual cause of the firesand ensure that our training and remedi-al measures adapt accordingly,” addsSmith.V To report fires and other emergencies phone theCity’s 107 Public Emergency Call Centre. Dial 107from a landline (this is a free call) or 021 480 7700from a cellphone.

City of Cape Town mayco member for Safetyand Security JP Smith speaks to a residentabout fire safety. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Vandalism to community facilities, while at-tempting tomake a point, only leaves local res-idents worse off.

The OR Tambo Community Hall in Khayelitshawas set alight at theweekend, after several childrensuffered food poisoning after an event at the facility.In a meeting following the incident, residents in-

volved in protest action over a housing develop-ment also sought clarity on their concerns.In the early hours of Sunday morning, the hall

was torched. This is just one incident of a communi-ty facility being vandalised.Each week, parks, sporting facilities, community

halls and public toilets are vandalised and damagedacross the city.While this might gain the perpetrator a quick

buck or make a political point, local residents arethe ones ultimately paying the price.In many suburbs, gang violence is a daily occur-

rence and children have few safe diversions.Community facilities provide a safe space for the

youth to study, learnnewskills or takepart in extra-curricular activities.Denying them such opportunities will see more

children turning to crime or failing at school.These facilities are often the only place to meet,

compete in sport or relax with family and friends.When they are damaged, not only is the communi-

ty deprived of these activities, but the funds usedto repair those facilities are essentially wasted.If not put towards repairing damaged and vandal-

ised halls and parks, those funds could be chan-nelled toward improving infrastructure, buildinghouses and developing more community facilities.Isn’t it timeweall start treating community facili-

ties like the treasures they are?

EDITORIAL COMMENT

Caution

Every drop mattersIt is difficult to imagine anything morevulnerable than a baby born premature-ly.Sometimes [they are] so tiny that they

can lie inside the palm of your handoutstretched.Where nature would have it cradled

against the warmth of a mother’s breast,this child must seek comfort, nourish-ment and company from tubes andmonitors. As it draws its first breath it isalready in the midst of the fiercest battlefor its existence it is likely to ever know.When it comes to nutrition for babies,

quite simply nothing compares to breast-milk. The scientific evidence underpin-ning this fact is undisputed, and unfortu-nately we have not been able replicatethis wonder food in our laboratories.While formula milk is at best an ade-quate replacement for healthy babiesborn at full term, the range of complica-tions and development challenges facedby premature babies renders “laborato-ry” nutrition ineffective at increasing

their survival rate and future healthpotential. To complicate matters further,many of these vulnerable infants in theWestern Cape do not have access tobreastmilk from their mothers.It is at this point that Milk Matters

steps in to make a lifesaving interven-tion. As a community-based Milk Banksituated in the heart of Cape Town, MilkMatters sources breastmilk from healthyand screened donors, ensuring that theseinfants have less risk of disease, inparticular sepsis and necrotising entero-colitis, ultimately enabling the babies toreturn home sooner.Human Milk Banking Week which

takes place the first week of Marchaffords Milk Matters the opportunity toexpress our gratitude to the hundreds ofvolunteers and community members whoensure that these vulnerable infants haveaccess to breastmilk every single day ofthe year – from the freezers of donor-mother homes to the 18 depots aroundthe province to their final destination at

Mowbray Maternity Hospital. What isclear is that Milk Matters depends on anentire community structure to do itswork: the grandparents, aunts, unclesand in-laws who transport our preciouscommodity from as far afield as Worces-ter and Langebaan.Of course, none of what we do is

possible without the mothers who spenda lot of extra time expressing theirbreastmilk, an activity never eagerlyanticipated or fondly regarded. Whetherit is a one-off donation or donating forover a year every drop of milk counts tothe most vulnerable of our population.It is sometimes impossible to quantify

the true benefit of support given toorganisations that assist the country’smost vulnerable and needy. However, forMilk Matters support translates into avery measurable benefit: every drop ofextra breastmilk we can supply canliterary make all the difference.If you have any breastmilk to donate

or would like to contribute in otherways, please contact Milk Matters atinfo@milkmatters.org or 021 659 5599.

ELIZABETH BRIERLEY,Milk Matters

Death of two cyclists: time to enforce the lawThe Pedal Power Association (PPA) issaddened by the death of yet anothercyclist. Roy Neil Smith, aged 70, recentlydied while cycling along Victoria Road inCamps Bay.In 2013, the provincial government

passed a law stating that drivers mustpass cyclists with a minimum of 1m andit is time that drivers adhere to the lawor be prosecuted.Drastic action needs to be taken by the

provincial government to enforce this lawto keep cyclists alive.The fatal accident appears to have been

caused by a bus forcing the cyclist intothe pavement where he fell and wassubsequently crushed by a constructiontruck.Several PPA members have reported

via social media channels of beingnarrowly missed by buses on this partic-ular stretch of road where road worksare currently taking place.“There is no road shoulder, yet the bus

drivers seem to just plough through atfull speed without even the slightestdeviation to give cyclists some room,”one comment reads.The time has come for bus services –

and indeed all companies that use largevehicles – to educate their drivers aboutthe vulnerability of cyclists, pointing outthat they are breaking the law in theWestern Cape by not passing at (at least)1m.In memory of the deceased and in

protest of the unnecessary deaths ofcyclists on our roads, the PPA will beplacing a ‘ghost bike’ at the spot wherethe fatal accident occurred during thePPA Safe Cycling ‘Stay Wider of theRider’ Awareness Ride on Saturday 28February.The PPA just heard of another fatal

accident on the notorious Clovelly/KalkBay Main Road where it seems a com-muter on his way to work was fatallyinjured.

The new law in the Western Cape isquite clear that a driver of a motorvehicle, who passes a cyclist on a publicroad, must exercise due care whilepassing the cyclist; leave a distancebetween the motor vehicle and the cyclistof at least 1m; and maintain that distancefrom the cyclist until safely clear of thecyclist.Statistics show that almost all cycling

fatalities on our roads are caused bycyclists being hit by a motor vehicle frombehind or when a vehicle underestimatesthe speed of a cyclist and turns in frontof the cyclist.Cyclists have almost no protection

when they are involved in an accident, soby giving them adequate space on theroads, motorists can avoid accidents thatcan cost precious lives. The road is foreveryone’s use, so let’s show toleranceand respect for one another.

STEVE HAYWARDPEDAL POWER ASSOCIATION CHAIRPERSON

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A resurgent Black Leopards are on athree-match winning run following their 2-1win over Witbank Spurs, while Baroka FCreturned to winning ways with their 2-1 winover Highlands Park.

All Stars go past United

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The annual 10 km BigWalk just gets big-ger and bigger and the 16th edition heldon Sunday was no different.

More than 20 000 people of all ages took tothe streets of Cape Town for the Big Walkwhich came to a close at the Green PointTrack. Walkers were spurred on by enthusi-astic crowds of cheering supporters on a daymarked by sunshine, excitement and cama-raderie.People’s Post is the media partner of the

walk.“We were delighted to see another fantas-

tic turnout to the event this year. This isWil-lowton Group’s fourth Big Walk sponsor-ship and the inaugural event title sponsor-ship for the Sunfoil brand,” said ShoaibMoosa, sales and marketing director of theWillowton Group.There has been a steady increase in num-

bers since the event started 15years agowithmore than 7 560 competitors and it has be-come an annual highlight of Cape Town’ssporting calendar both for those who com-plete the course and those who come alongto support their friends and family mem-

bers.“There is no doubt that it meets a commu-

nityneedand it is obviouswhy ithasbecomeso popular. It is a professionally run eventthat gives active, health-conscious peoplethe chance to combine some hearty exercisewith a fun day out with family and friendsamid beautiful scenery. The atmosphere ofpositive energy and relaxed social interac-tion is clearly attractive to people of allages,” Moosa said.“At the same time, all those takingpart are

helping others less than fortunate thanthemselves because the Red Cross Chil-dren’s Hospital is a major beneficiary of theevent,” Moosa said.Doctor Elias Parker, the walk’s sponsor-

ship manager said: “It has been an absolutehonour and privilege to once again be giventhe opportunity to present to our people thismega-social sporting event. It is indeed a re-flection of the sterling support that the eventhas attracted, that resulted in the City ofCape Town accrediting the Sunfoil 10kmBigWalk as the third biggest social sportingevent on its calendar.”

Thousands take to the streets

More than 20 000 walkers making their way in the 10 km Big Walk on the promenade in SeaPoint. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS

Achmat Abrahams (5), Jogerah Abrahams (58) and Masoeda Larry (15) of Factreton.PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS

Mary Louw, Amy White and Fatiemah Abrahams (in blue), all from Athlone, at the start of theBig Walk. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS

Thabitha Ncuba (7) Taboka Ncube (8) and Pelatia Hleza (12) from Mowbray.PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS

Chantel Cooper of the Red Cross Children’s Hospital Trust gratefully accepts a cheque forR127 000, the amount raised at the 2015 Sunfoil 10 km Big Walk. With her are from the leftAshraff Mahomed (Polar Ice Cream), Dawood Khan, Dawood Essack, Doctor Elias Parker(Sunfoil Big Walk sponsorship manager) and Shoaib Moosa of Willowton Group, sponsors ofthe Sunfoil Big Walk. See more pictures on our website at www.peoplespost.co.za.

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The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon hasbeen awarded the coveted Silver Labelstatus by the International Association

of Athletics Federations (IAAF) – the firstmarathon on the continent to be awardedthis classification.

According to Wikipedia, Silver Label sta-tus means that at least five nations are to berepresented by runners with times fasterthan the IAAF’s guidelines. Additionally,the race course must be closed to vehiculartraffic, and measured to the Association ofInternational Marathons and Distance Ra-ces (AIMS) standard, with full electronictiming used to generate the results. The racemust be organised in a way that minimizesecological damage to the surrounding areas.A specified number of doping tests must becarried out, and prize-money for the partici-pants should be equal, irrespective of genderor nationality, though additional rewardscanbegiven to runners fromthehostnation.

This year the marathon will be held overthe weekend of 19 and 20 September. Entrieswill open on 1 March and organisers expect20 000 entries.

The marathon has R1.6 million in totalprize money.

“The bar has certainly been raised quitehigh and as we launch this year’s event, theorganisers have set yet another challenge –the IAAF’s Gold Label status for the SanlamCape TownMarathon.We are confident that

this will also be achieved in no time,” saidCarl Roothman, Chief Executive: Retail:Sanlam Investments speaking at a mediabriefing.

A significant milestone has already beenreached towards the achievement of theGold Label status. The Sanlam Cape TownMarathon is one of the first sporting eventsin South Africa to be declared carbon neu-tral.

Additionally, Africa’s largest vitaminsand nutritional supplements brand, VitalHealth Foods, has been appointed develop-mental partner for the Sanlam Cape TownMarathon to help assist with the develop-ment of the sport in South Africa. Technicalpartner Asics, alongwith Sanlam, will spon-sor a trip for two people to take part in the2016 Paris Marathon, as a prized reward fora lucky entrant wanting to experience whatthe essence of a world-class Gold Label sta-tus marathon is.

“The Silver Label status puts the SanlamCape Town Marathon on the race calendarfor the top tier international runners in 2015.Weare excited to be planning a spectator ori-entated event over the Heritage Day week-end,” said Elana Meyer, marathon brandambassador.

Last year’s event in September drew over12 500 athletes, 5 000 more runners than theprevious year. It was won by Kenyan WillyKibor Koitile in a time of 2:10:45.

Cape marathon gets silver

At the launch of the 2015 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon were (from left) Francois Pienaar(marathon ambassador), Roxanne Hoorn (City of Cape Town), George Grieve (MD of Vital),Elana Meyer (marathon ambassador) and Carl Roothman (CEO of Sanlam Investment Retail).

PHOTO: CARINA ROUX

RIGHT: Niklas Wellen ofGermany (left) andDaniel Bell of SouthAfrica go for the ballduring the test matchbetween South Africaand Germany atHartleyvale Stadiumplayed on Friday.

LEFT: Constantin Staibof Germany jumps overDylan Swanepoel ofSouth Africa during thetest match played atthe HartleyvaleStadium on Saturday.Germany won 13-0.PHOTOS: PETER HEEGER/GAL-LO IMAGES