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It’s a nightmare on Donald Street.Residents are on edge after a spate of pet-

ty crime.They claim the culprits, whom they be-

lieve to be a trio of a child and two youngmen, live in a house on Donald Street.In aFacebook group titled “Woodstock”,

several residents have claimed the streetis a hotspot for criminal activity.One Facebook user alleges: “There is a

group of (men) and one kid that are break-ing into the cars on Kitchener Road. Mypartner followed them back to (a house inDonald Street).”She adds that the child is about 10 years

old and the men in their 20s.“They look dangerous and high most of

the time,” she comments.

AnotherFacebookuser says shehashadconstant problems with the same group ofyoungsters. “I’ve caught themonmyprop-erty a number of times smoking drugs andhaving sex. When I reported it, the policesaid they were aware of the youngsters,but still nothing has been done. I’ve alsoseen them fiddling with cars in FairviewAvenue.”A third resident appealed through Face-

book for locals to be vigilant.“There are criminals who are responsi-

ble for crimes in our area living in thathouse. Please keep your eyes on this houseand make yourself aware of who (lives) inthis house,” he comments.The owner was not available for com-

ment, but Martin Jones, the letting agent,said he had never received any com-plaints.

“The tenants have been there for severalyears and their rent is always paid,” hesays. “It’s very difficult to do anythingfrom a legal perspective without a case.We would have to wait for police action.”Acting station commander of Wood-

stock police Colonel Jan Alexander saysthe house was visited after a People’s Postenquiry. “One of the occupants is current-ly on parole for drug-related offences andis performing community duties at Wood-stock police station over weekends. Withregard to complaints of drugs on thepremises, this office is not in possessionof any official reports or complaints. How-ever, any illegal activities will be followedup on,” he says.“We are aware that there might be drug

houses in that vicinity, but would appreci-ate any information regarding these hous-

es. This can only help us in our collectivefight against crime.”Richard Bosman, the executive director

of safety and security for the City of CapeTown, says the City has not received anyreports about the building. However,council can declare it a problem building.“A problem building does not only refer

to a vacant, derelict building. The occu-pants of such a building can also be a prob-lem. This might result in it being declareda problem building,” he says.Residents are urged to report incidents

to Law Enforcement, while the buildingwill be monitored for illegal activities.

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PEOPLE'S POST | WOODSTOCK | MAITLANDTuesday, 2 July 20132 ISSUES

LAILA MAJIET

He was supposed to be out for less than aminute.But 16 years later, his parents are stillwaiting for Matthew Ohlson to walk throughthe front door.

If he should, it will be as a 25-year-old man.His parents haven’t seen him since he dis-

appeared on 24 March 1997.The then nine-year-old boy had gone into

the street outside his home to collect the dirt-bin and never came back.

Statistics reveal that a child goes missingevery six hours in South Africa, according tothe Bureau of Missing Children.

In theWesternCape,mostmissing childrencases are reported in Mitchell’s Plain, Nyan-ga and Delft, police officials confirm.

While the number of children reportedmissing has decreased over the years, inci-dents of little ones who have still not beenfound in the province have increased.

Last year, 164 children were reported miss-ing in the Western Cape. Of these, 147 werefound,while 16 families areyet to gain closureas the whereabouts of their children remainunknown.

This year alone, 58 children have alreadybeen reportedmissing in the province and on-ly 42 of them have been reunited with theirfamilies.

Matthew’s mother Michelle Ohlson de-scribes her ordeal as a long journey with fewanswers.

“It never gets easier; you just learn how tobetter deal with the situation,” she says.

Michelle remembers her second eldest sonas being extremely inquisitive and alwaystrying to help fix appliances.

The Ohlsons have since moved from theirWestridge home in a bid to make a fresh startfor the sake of their three other children.

“But I don’t know how to put this behind

me. I will never stop having faith that heis still out there. While other people willstop looking for your child, as a parent younever give up.”

The experience has urged her to reachout to others in the same situation.

The Ohlsons started Concerned Parentsof Missing Children, an organisationwhich helps families come to terms withthe disappearance of a loved one.

The group also assists in tracing the per-son’s whereabouts.

“I do it because easing the pain of othermothers comforts me,” she explains.

New cases arrive on the desks of chil-dren’s organisations daily.

As the school holidays see children run-ning around unattended in search of ex-citement and adventure, parents areurged to keep constant tabs on thewherea-bouts of their offspring.

The most important point to rememberis to report your child missing as soon aspossible.

There are no waiting periods, Pink La-dies director Dessie Rechner stresses.

“Immediately report a missing person tothe police and contact Pink Ladies who willassist the police in finding the missing per-son,” she urges.

To prevent them from disappearing in thefirst place, PinkLadies spokespersonLouiseBotha encourages guardians to know theirchildren’s comings and goings at all times.

“Parents should know their children’sfriends and really involve themselves intheir child’s life.”

There are no easy answers ondealingwiththe traumaof a childwhohasbeenabducted,says Trauma Centre director Valdi vanReenen-Le Roux.

Reaching closure is a personal processwhich may never become a reality, she ex-plains.

“At best, parents can be supported by fo-cusing on practising positive, appropriatecoping mechanisms. It is important to seekthe assistance of a psychologist for supportin coming to terms with a missing child.”

Gnawing uncertainty further retardshealing.

“They may continue hoping the child will

return and will be hesitant to make lifechanges that would make it difficult for thechild to find them. Given the complexity ofthe situation, it is crucial to use the servicesof a psychologist,” she says.

“It is important that every immediate fam-ily member feels comfortable with the wayin which closure is intended to occur. It willmean discussions and open communicationare needed.”

Parent neglect, while the primary cause ofchildren going missing, is not the onlycause, says Child Welfare’s Niresh Ramk-lass.

“Children sometimes run away. This issomething that can be addressed if a parentis truly listening. It is important that par-ents communicate effectively and makethem feel safe and loved in their homes,” hesays.

WATCHFUL EYE: Parents are urged to know their children’s whereabouts at all times, especially during the holidays.PHOTO: PEOPLE’S POST

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NICOLE MCCAIN

Heavy rains have left residents of the SixthAvenue Informal Settlement soaked in theirrundown homes. They say they need theCity of CapeTown to supply themwithmate-rials to fix their shacks before more rainlashes the city.Community leader Jimmy Xalipi says he

approached the City of Cape Town’s humansettlement’s directorate inMayabout the 55families in need of building materials.He says he is still waiting for a response.“We need the City to provide these fami-

lies with building materials. They are get-ting sick. Many of them have TB and thechildren get sick from the cold,” he fumes.However, the City says the requestswere

submitted to the wrong department.“The City usually receives flood or fire

kit requests via the City’s Disaster RiskManagement Centre. The centre can con-firm that the department did not receive arequest for flood kits. It is assumed thatXal-ipi delivered the list directly to theMayor’soffice,” says Tandeka Gqada, the MayoralCommittee member for Human Settle-ments.However, help is far from available.The City says there will be no flood kits

issued to the residents.“An investigation by Informal Settle-

ments Network officials revealed that noroofs within the settlement have blown offor have serious damage. Leakages were de-tected but this does not warrant the issuingof flood kits as the leaks could have beenprevented by preventative maintenanceand repair work by the respective owners,”she says.In many of the homes, water gushes

through holes in the roof, dripping downwalls.The water residents are unable to catch

in the numerous buckets they use, formpuddles on the ground. Even once the suncomes out, it takes several days for the pud-dles to properly evaporate.“The roof is leaking,” explains Living-

stone Tasana, who has been living in thesame shack for 21 years.

“It’s the whole house. I have no money tobuy new materials. It would be wonderful ifthe City could provide us with just some plas-tic sheets, a bit of wood and some zinc.”Another resident, who asked not to be

named, is fed upwith her home constantly be-ing flooded.“ I have to use buckets to try and stop all

the leaking. My neighbours have to scoop thewater out of their house with a bucket whenit rains,” she laments.She says they have to save what little mon-

ey theydohave to buymaterials at the scrapy-

ard, as most residents depend on grants.Xalipi says the community has been wait-

ing for proper housing from the City, butGqada says there are no immediate plans forrelocation or building houses.Squatters at Maitland Cemetery also have

flooding woes. “We were told we are goingto be moved, so I haven’t made any repairstomyhouse.The leaking is sobad that I can’tlie onmybed. I have to sleep sittingup,” saysLawyerce Ntzaba. He has had to securebuckets to his roof to try and stop the waterleaking into his house.

KENSINGTON: SQUATTERS BEG FOR REPAIR KITS

City gives the cold shoulderDRAINAGE NEEDED: Puddles of flood water take ages to evaporate after heavy rains lash the Cape.

AT HIS WITS’ END: Lawyerce Ntzaba ties bucketsto his roof to try to stem the water.

DIRE STRAITS: Jimmy Xalipi and Livingstone Tasana inspect the flood damage. PHOTOS: NICOLE MCCAIN

PEOPLE'S POST | WOODSTOCK | MAITLANDTuesday, 2 July 20134 WORD ON THE STREET

GREG AGREG ASHLEYSHLEY-C-COOPEROOPER says wheneverhe hears the former president’s name,he can’t help but conjure up a specificimage. “All I see is his face and his fa-mous Madiba shirts.”

CHRISCHRISTINE LOTINE LOWEWE says Mandela’s lega-cy is something she will always cherish.Asked what she admires most abouthim, she says: “His full laughter thatwarms hearts.”

JJAACKSCKSONON MJODOMJODO is convinced SouthAfricans don’t have to worry about thefuture when Mandela dies. “People arescared about what may come onceMadiba passes, but for what?”

GREATGREAT MEMORIEMEMORIES:S: Derrick Coetzee hadsome very close encounters with Nel-son Mandela after sharing a prison cellwith him on Robben Island in 1976. “Iused to collect the newspaper for himevery morning before we sat at the ta-ble eating breakfast. I knew then al-ready he was going to be a great leader.When he left prison, I knew he was go-ing to achieve big things.”

BESTBEST WISHEWISHES:S: Alice Cooke (left) says: “Everybody will always remember a manwho fought for everyone’s rights and equality and who loved South Africa. Wewish him well and he will remain in my prayers.” Beatrice De Wett (centre) says:“My greatest memory of Madiba is when I worked for the City of Cape Townmany years ago and he visited. I actually got to meet with him and that wasa very special moment for me. He was very down to earth and very decent. Iwish him all the best.” Valda Willemse (right) says: “I met with Nelson Mandelain Mitchell’s Plain and I must say it was a real honour. I felt really proud to meetthe man behind many people’s freedom. We need to keep him in our prayersand we hope he can still spend many more years with us.”

NICOLE MCCAIN

Madiba will not only live on in the heartsof Capetonians, but may be immortalisedif a proposed statue of the former presidentis approved for the Grand Parade.

The earmarked site is opposite the CityHall, fromwhichMandelamade his histor-ic speech shortly after his release fromprison in 1990.

The proposal appeared before the City ofCape Town’s Naming Committee lastmonth.

“A number of sites were considered, in-

cluding the Grand Parade as well as theCompany’s Garden. Comments were re-ceived from a number of departments onthe merits of each proposed site,” saysBrettHerron,MayoralCommitteememberand chairperson of the Naming Commit-tee.

The Company’s Garden was soon dis-missed as having too much “memorialclutter” and very little space for a new stat-ue.

Proposed locations also included Gov-ernment Avenue and Station Square.

Capetonian Sizo Mahlangu says the

Grand Parade is the right spot.“It’s perfect because he spoke at City

Hall. The timing is right. It’s the time tobe supportive,” Mahlangu says.

Another Cape Town resident, RehanChoudhry, says there can never be enoughtributes to the freedom fighter.

“There is quite a bit of tribute to him, butthere is the need for something permanentin the city centre.”

Another suggestion put to the commit-tee was that the statue should have a“more creative approach” as there aremany “typical” statues scattered around

the country. “The Naming Committee hasnot made a final determination on the pos-sible site of such a statue yet. As chairper-son of the Naming Committee, I will meetwith the mayor and the deputy mayor todiscuss the proposal,” Herron says.

The project would be ideally fundedthrough public donations after a publicparticipation process.

ICONIC: STATUE PROPOSED FOR CITY CENTRE

Madiba could stand tall in Grand Parade

HOLDING ON:HOLDING ON: As the country holds its breath for news on former presi-dent Nelson Mandela’s health, Tatiana Calligeris (2) held his hand.She spent some time at the statue of Madiba at the V&A Waterfrontas the icon entered his third week in hospital. PHOTO: NICOLE MCCAIN

Get well soon, Tata

PEOPLE'S POST | WOODSTOCK | MAITLANDTuesday, 2 July 2013 NEWS 5

NICOLE MCCAIN

Plastic bags crammed with dirtand boxes of refuse lining AlbertRoad have Salt River residentsholding their noses.

Warda Rahim, the chairpersonof the Salt River Ratepayers’ Asso-ciation, says residents are fed upwith the bags and boxes left on thepavement on refuse collectiondays, and suspects many business-es in Albert Road do not havewheelie bins as issued by the Cityof Cape Town.

“It seems only a handful of the es-tablished businesses have bins.The others put their trash out inboxes and bags on the pavement.People have to walk there and dogsscratch in the bags. It causes a ter-rible stench,” she says.

A lack of proper refuse removalcan lead to the pollution of neigh-bourhoods.

The degradation of the centralbusiness districts and surroundshas been identified as a seriousproblem, says Ernest Sonnenberg,the Mayoral Committee member

for Utility Services.“There are a number of causes.

One of these is the inadequate useof refuse removal services. In someareas, many owners do not use arefuse removal service or, where aservice is used, it is insufficient interms of the number of bins or fre-quency of removal.”

Kenny Lewis, who works at aconvenience store in Albert Road,says the business does not have awheelie bin and he uses blue plas-tic dirt bags to dump his refuse.

“I’ve never seen any of the busi-nesses on this block use a bin. Theyall put their refuse in bags or box-es, and put it on the corner of theblock.”

But Lewis says the system iscausing chaos.

“It’s always a mess on collectiondays, and the refuse standing onthe pavement brings flies. Thewheelie bins would be much bet-ter.”

But some say the problemdoesn’t lie with the lack of refusefacilities.

A number of the shops in the ar-ea do have wheelie bins, says abusiness owner who does not wantto be named.

“They do have bins, which theykeep at the back of the shop,” hesays.

He blames laziness as the reasonfor businesses not making use oftheir bins.

The City has been cleaning therefuse despite the lack of wheeliebins, but Sonnenberg says the Cityis entitled to prosecute owners whodon’t use their bins, and encourag-

es businesses who don’t have anyto contact the City.

According to the City’s Integrat-ed Waste Management Bylaw, allbusiness owners must make use ofthe City’s refuse removal serviceprovider.

If they do not, the owner will beliable for the payment of a fine orimprisonment for a period not ex-ceeding three years, or both a fineand imprisonment.

Owners who do not have a con-

tract or dustbin can make use ofthe City’s refuse removal servicesby completing the required appli-cation form. It can be requestedfrom Solid Waste: Revenue Man-agement by fax on 021 400 4302 or e-mail at wastewise.user@cape-town.gov.za.

If bins are damaged or stolen, itmust be reported to the City’s CallCentre on 0860 103 089 for replace-ment. An affidavit is required toprocess a claim for a stolen bin.

SALT RIVER: BAD HABITS AND LAZINESS BLAMED FOR UNSIGHTLY MESS

Dirty business in Albert Road

STENCH: Refuse left in bags and boxes on Albert Road is spread by passingpedestrians and dogs. PHOTO: NICOLE MCCAIN

DUMPED: Refuse tossed into plastic bags and left at the side of the walkwayfor collection is causing a mess, business owners say. PHOTO: LUZUKO ZINI

PEOPLE'S POST | WOODSTOCK | MAITLANDTuesday, 2 July 20136 NEWS

TERESA FISCHER

A plan to have children-only carriages onMetrorail’s Southern Line has beenamended to not be restricted to only pu-pils.

The pilot project came after a deter-mined trio of mothers rallied Metrorailto make trains safer for children.

It resulted in an agreement that will re-portedly ensure children are allocatedtwo reserved carriages with security.

But the move is being questioned by arail action group which points out thatthe chosen line is not a crime hotspot incomparison to other train routes.

The pilot project will be tested fromMonday 15 July.

Mara Fleischer, Larraine Munro andWendy Edwards decided too many schoolchildren had been mugged on trains.

Following a third meeting with Metro-rail representatives, Fleischer says:“They will go ahead with two safety car-riages, but these will not be reserved for[only] pupils.”

Metrorail regional managerMthuthuzeli Swartz confirms represent-atives of Metrorail Protection Services,Customer Operations and the RailwayPolice met with the group of parents toestablish how existing rail security re-sources could be optimised to safeguardpupils using off-peak trains.

He says about 60 pupils regularly usethree specific trains between 14:00 and16:00 in the week to commute betweenRondebosch and Fish Hoek.

Swartz says an arrangement where pu-pils will congregate in two adjoining car-riages in the centre of these three specifictrains will be tested from mid-July.

He adds “security resources ordinarilydeployed on these trains will keep an eyeon them”.

Although the carriages – oneMetro andone MetroPlus – will be informally desig-nated to pupils, these may be used by anyfare-paying commuter.

He adds the Railway Police and Metro-rail Protection staff deployed at stationsbetween Observatory and Fish Hoekwould also be alerted to these trains andwould monitor them as they draw intostations en route.

But prominent railway safety cam-paigner Leslie van Minnen expressesdoubts about the legality and implemen-tation of the proposal.

Van Minnen founded the Rail Commut-ers Action Group in 2001 after his sonJuan (20) was stabbed to death in an at-tack on a train that June.

He says: “This would be an admissionthat Metrorail can only protect one or

two coaches on a train.”Van Minnen says although he com-

mends the women for their initiative, heis unsure how the practicalities wouldwork. Furthermore, he says, it has poten-tial legal implications. “It is a lovely ges-ture, butwhowill be allowed in the safetycarriages? And what happens when hun-dreds of people are trying to get on thesame carriage? It is not a logical solu-tion.”

He says while this may generate “won-derful publicity” for Metrorail, he ques-tionswhy thepilot is onlybeing rolledoutin the more affluent suburbs.

“Whether you are from Constantia orKapteinsklip,” the Constitutional Courthas ordered Metrorail to provide for thesafety of commuters, Van Minnen says.

The Southern Line from Fish Hoek toCape Town is not a “hot zone” for inci-dents, compared to the Central andNorthern Lines, he explains.

If someone were to be injured in a car-riage other than the safety carriage andcould prove they were unable to accessthis carriage, Van Minnen says a “smartlawyer could milk it in court”.

He addshedoesnotwish to benegative,but claims over the years he has experi-enced “lies, deceit and false promises”from Metrorail.

Van Minnen says statistics issued bytheRail SafetyRegulator recordover 5000incidents annually.

Incidents include mugging, deaths orderailment.

Swartz says reporting each and everyincident contributes to a bigger picturewhich enables police and Metrorail to re-spond appropriately. “All reported inci-dents are taken into account when de-ploying resources.”

Meanwhile, the mothers are trying todetermine how many parents would beinterested in participating to make thisa long-term reality, which will “optimis-tically be extended to all commuters andrailway lines”.

Fleischer, a mother to two teenagers,adds: “Metrorail has been so supportiveand amazing. They are very enthusiasticto promote this and make it happen.”V Let them know if you use or would use Metrorailregularly, what school your child attends and thetime and direction of travel (afternoons only atthis point). Send an email, with “Metrorail safetycoach” in the subject line, to marafleischer@hot-mail.com.

TRAINS: ROUTING SAFETY IN RIGHT DIRECTION

Metrorail to pilot‘safe carriages’

The cold weather was kept at bay as streetpeople were recently given a warm meal atthe Maitland Town Hall, as well as free HIVtesting.

The event was organised by the Haven

Night Shelter, the Health Committee of theMaitland Day Hospital and the MaitCID,who are in a partnership to find inclusiveways of working with the homeless in thecommunity.

HelpingHelping hand fhand foror thethe homelhomelessess

MAN’SMAN’S BESTBEST FRIEND:FRIEND: Mary Arendseand Achmat Slamdie brought theirdog, Lucky, to the event.

HUNGRYHUNGRY TUMMIETUMMIES:S: Lorna Ludick accepts her meal from Haven Night Shelter manager Chrislene Sadan

AACTIVE PCTIVE PARARTICIPTICIPANTANTS:S: Locals queue for their meal and HIV test at the Maitland Town Hall.

WALK THIS WAY: A pilot project consisting of two reserved carriages with adequate securityon Metrorail’s Southern Line will be tested from Monday 15 July. PHOTO: PHOTO24

PEOPLE'S POST | WOODSTOCK | MAITLANDTuesday, 2 July 2013 NEWS 7

NICOLE MCCAIN

A pensioner is startled by a water bill ninetimes her usual amount, and claims the wa-ter has been stolen from a tap outside herFactreton home.Eunice Abrahams (85) says three months

ago she received a water bill forR900, a staggering amount asher usage has never come tomore than R120. As a pensionerliving alone in WaarnemerSquare, she says her water ex-penses are minimal.Thinking that there had sim-

ply been a mistake on the ac-count, she approached the Cityof Cape Town. The City investi-gated and found that the bill andthe meter reading matched upand she would be liable, says Abrahams.Ernest Sonnenberg, the Mayoral Commit-

teemember forUtilityServices, says theDis-trict Water Inspector did an investigationand interviewed Abrahams.No leaks or defects were found on the

plumbing system, and the meter readingwas confirmed as correct.As a pensioner, she is fretting that shewill

have to scrimp and save to pay off the billover several months.

She says she can only assume someonehas been stealing her water from her tap inher garden at night.“I go to bed early, and I can’t hear if some-

one takes the water out of my garden,” shesays. “And even if I did hear a noise, Iwouldn’t have the courage to go outside.”

Abrahams is reluctant topoint fingers, but says there areno homeless people in her im-mediate vicinity thatmay be us-ing the water, and the water ismost likely being taken by an-other resident in the area.“It upsets me. It hurts me that

someone would steal my water.I’m always kind to peoplearound me,” says Abrahams,saddened by the experience.Neighbour Sandra Isaacs con-

firmed that no other houses had had waterstolen, but said it was more likely becausetheir gardens were secured by fences.But there is little recourse for Abrahams

but to install security measures.The taps on the erf are private property

and are the responsibility of the homeown-er, Sonnenberg says.“Ultimately, the same security applied to

any other assets on the property will be ap-plicable. A lockable cover can be purchasedfrom most hardware stores.”Alternatively, the customer can take read-

ings in the morning and in the evening toverify the movement in volumes, Sonnen-berg adds.

KENSINGTON: WATER ‘STOLEN’

Pensioner lefthigh and dry

ANTI-OBAMA: A group of anti-US picketers protested under the watchful eye of police outsideUCT on Sunday. The protesters gathered on a narrow bridge on the M3 ahead of US PresidentBarack Obama’s speech at the university. The noisy group of “Nobama” protesters brandishedplacards reading “Obama zionist puppet” and “mass killer”. Waving the Palestinian flag asa symbol of their protest against the US government’s policy on the country, some passingmotorists hooted to support the cause. It has been reported that UCT had allowed demonstra-tors to voice their concerns in a designated area on campus. The university was on lockdownahead of Obama’s speech. Obama and his family visited Cape Town on their second stop inSouth Africa as part of their three-nation African tour. PHOTO: YUSUF MAGED /OMAR IMAGES

PEOPLE'S POST | WOODSTOCK | MAITLANDTuesday, 2 July 20138 PHOTOS

Khoi San musicians, Zulu war-riors, apartheid police andSophiatown dancers made a re-cent exhibition on segregationcome alive.

And 100 years after the 1913Natives Land Act, an interac-tive exhibition entitled Revers-ing the Legacy recently had visi-tors at the Cape Town Interna-tional Convention Centre agog.

The exhibition looked at theimpact of the Act in creating adivided society and the conse-quences of displacement.

Each visitor was issued adompas, which had to be ap-proved and stamped by apart-heid security officers, and werethen taken on a tour explainingthe Act , apartheid and forcedremovals, the creation of home-lands, the struggle for freedomand the transition to democracy.

RReeflflectionsections ofof the pthe pastast

BITTERBITTER MEMORIEMEMORIES:S: Nuraan Allan remembers the injustices of the past in front of signs of yesteryear.PHOTOS: SHANI RHODA

NONO ENTRY:ENTRY: Nuraan Allan, Kim Allan (7) and Aamirah Stevens (10) show their passes.NOSTNOSTALALGIA:GIA: The interactive exhibition drew great interest from far and wide.

RESRESTRICTIONS:TRICTIONS: An official stampsone of the hated dompasses.

TTALEALES:S: Dali Ntsobi, Unam Hogana, Vuyo Hogana, Lisa Cosa and Namawethu Mbete with the dancers.

OOUTRAUTRAGE:GE: Protesters voicing their complaints and demands, ultimately giving rise to change.

SSTTAAYINGYING POPOSITIVE:SITIVE: Sophiatown dancers show off their moves to the sound of live music.

BLEBLEAKAK HISTHISTORY:ORY: Reversing the Legacy is a searing take on the hated 1913 Natives Land Act.

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Big Brother is going to become a big botherfor criminals operating the stretch betweenObservatory and Newlands.Ten CCTV cameras were installed along

Main Road in June last year when the Cityof Cape Town, UCT and SAB entered a part-nership to ward off crime persisting in thishotspot.The three stake holders each donated

R1 million to make these cameras possible.Mowbray Community Policing Forum

and Ratepayers’ Association chairpersonJonathan Hobday says the CCTV camerasare proving effective and have assistedwith crime and traffic violations.Safety and Security Mayoral Committee

member JP Smith says the cameras are op-erational and specifically placed along thisstretch because Law Enforcement noted anincrease in criminal activity.Mowbray Police spokesperson Warrant

Officer Derek van der Merwe agrees thatthe cameras are very effective and have as-sisted them with identifying culprits andfalse complaints. “The cameras are moni-tored from the traffic management systemsoffice near N1 CityMall and there are talksof installing more, because they’ve been soeffective in combating crime,” he says.SAB’s Cape region corporate affairsman-

ager Sanele Gaqa says they got involvedwith the initiative at Premier Helen Zille’srequest.“The Newlands Brewery is the oldest

brewery in SouthAfrica andwe’re based inthe precinct where the cameras are placed.It’s only right for us to assist,” he says.UCT’s propertyand services executivedi-

rector John Critien says the institutionjoined the partnershipwith the communityto ensure that the surrounding areas arekept safe and clean.“We’re doing this by collaborating with

the Groote Schuur Community Improve-mentDistrict (GSCID)whomonitor thepre-cinct and provide an integrated and effec-tive security presence,” he says.Ward councillor Matthew Kempthorne

says the initiative dates back to when HelenZille was Cape Town’s mayor.“Policing is a national concern and these

cameras are an additional tool for the policeand City and will serve as more eyes in thearea, adding to long term safety,” he says.“The Rondebosch Community Improve-

ment District started their own initiativewhen they collected money from their mem-bers to put up cameras in their operating pre-cinct. These cameras have assisted themwithbringing criminals to book and we believethese new cameraswill combat crime inMainRoad too.”

CRIME: RESULTS AFTER MULTI-MILLION RAND INVESTMENT

Cameras zoomin on hotspot

MIEKE VLOK

Thieves have put Muslim faithful on theback foot following thefts of shoes duringprayers at mosques.Abdul Gamiet, caretaker of the Zinatul

Islam Mosque in Cape Town, says Mus-lims’ shoes are being stolen from the foy-ers during prayer times.The shoes were kept there during wor-

ship.“These dayswe keep a close eye on peo-

ple who leave mosque early because theyare the ones who steal the shoes when noone is in the vicinity,” Gamiet says.“The thieves steal at a number of differ-

ent mosques – one after the other – andthen sell the shoes on the street at R40 toR50 a pair.”Gamiet says the thieves don’t limit

themselves to stealing shoes. They alsopilfer copies of the Quran which they re-sell.

“The thefts are heartbreaking. Peoplecan’t even focus on theirworship becausetheir thoughts wander to the safety oftheir shoes.”Habib Bewley of the Jumu’aMosque in

Oranjezicht says the theft of shoes is alsoa problem at their mosque.Ameerodien du Toit from the Owal

Mosque in Bo-Kaap is “upset over thetrend, but do not contact the police be-cause they do not want to drive the caseto that point”.Yunus Mohamed, a photographer, is

one of the victims who has had his shoesstolen while at mosque.He now wears cheaper shoes to prayer

sessions.“That’s how I lost my Nikes. I had to

walk home barefoot. I now wear cheapershoes that they won’t steal.”Various mosques are now putting up

additional security measures, such as se-curity guards and lockers.

Shoes stolen during prayersON DUTY: Anwar Banga waits for prayers to start at Zinatul Islam Mosque. He has chasedone of the suspected shoe thieves. PHOTO: YUNUS MOHAMED/PHOTO24

What does a mountain climber, a model, ahandful of radio and club DJs, a house mu-sic band and two Afrikaans music bands, astylist, a TV presenter, a former winner ofSouth African Idols and a socialite all havein common?They have all publicly pledged to always

drive sober by participating in Drive Dry,a national responsible drinking campaigndesigned by beverage company Brand-house.Celebrities who have made the pledge in-

clude Alex Harris, Die Heuwels, DJ Olwee,DJ Roxxi, DJ S’bu, DJ Euphonik, DJ Snoop,Eda Rose, Francois van Coke, HeinzWinck-ler, J-Something from Micasa, Leigh Tosel-li, Mika Stefano, Ms Cosmo, Sias du Plessis,Smack Afrika, Sureshnie Rider and Vanes-sa Haywood.“These celebrities have graciously used

their influence to speak to consumers of allages and hopefully make them think twicebefore endangering their own lives and thelives of others,” says Michael Mabasa, cor-porate relations director for Brandhouse.Drive Dry calls on all South Africans to

visit the Drive Drywebsite andmake a pub-lic pledge to drink responsibly.The application links to actual Facebook

events and offers consumers two options: topledge to either “drink and not drive” or“drive and not drink”.The aim of Drive Dry is to change behav-

iour among consumers with regard todrinking and driving. It also encouragesthem to make selecting a designated driveran active part of their social culture, as wellas promotes theuse of taxi services andpub-lic transportwhen under the influence of al-cohol.Visit www.drivedry.co.za.

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PEOPLE'S POST | WOODSTOCK | MAITLANDTuesday, 2 July 201310 NEWS

TAURIQ HASSEN

For one in three children growing up with-out their fathers, one question remains un-answered: “Why did my dad leave?”

According to recent statistics, nearly halfof the country’s children are growing upwith an absent but living dad.

There are plenty of reasons for the fathersnot being a factor, such as the impact of HIV/Aids, cultural traditions, migration from ru-ral to urban areas, tough economic realitiesand other complicated social and financialexplanations.

Hoping to restore the value of a father inthe household is the MenCare campaign.

Globally, an overwhelming amount of evi-dence confirms that engaged, responsive fa-therhood and men’s participation in theirchildren’s lives have positive effects forwomen, little ones and the men themselves.

MenCare is a global fatherhood campaignlooking to promote men’s involvement as eq-uitable, non-violent fathers and caregiversin order to achieve family well-being andgender quality.

It is coordinated by Promundo and theSonke Gender Justice Network.

Jane Kato-Wallace is a programme officerwith Promundo and coordinates the globalMenCare campaign to engage men in effec-

tive caregiving.“We need to provide spaces for men to re-

flect on the harmful norms that cause themto stifle the future potential of their childrenand instead promote efforts that supportequality for children, for families, for all,”she says.

The campaign was recently in Cape Town,where the first meeting of the MenCare Glo-bal Fatherhood campaign took place.

One father making the most of his timewith his two sons is Adam Bailey, who alsolearnt more about becoming a better fatherthrough MenCare.

He lost his wife in a car accident, but sayshe was left with two precious little gifts.

Only aged two and seven at the time, hestruggled to adapt to life as a single parent,but slowly started receiving support fromhis family, friends and the community.

“Both my boys were still young at the timeof my wife’s death and I had to deal with thatas well as looking after them. It was hard andthere were times when I felt like giving up,”he says.

For three years, both his boys had to liveat their grandparents’ home, as Baileyreached breaking point.

“Emotionally, I was in tatters and I missedmy wife terribly. I did everything I could,but I knew that due to me hurting, I would

never be able to really take care of them,”Bailey says.

Thanks to MenCare, he slowly startedpatching things up with the boys and today

is closer to them than any other time in theirlives.V To download tools, publications and learn moreabout the campaign, visit www.men-care.org.

CAMPAIGN FOR FATHERS: ‘BRING A LITTLE LOVE’

Dad’s the word

BE A MAN: MenCare teaches fathers how to properly love and care for children. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

The draft regulations for the restrictionof the use of blue lights and sirens, offi-cially knows as the Draft Regulations onRestrictions on the Use of Lamps Emit-ting a Blue Light and Use of Sirens, wererecently published in the provincial Gov-ernment Gazette and are open for publiccomment.

During this time, all are encouraged tosubmit written representations or objec-tions on the proposed regulations.

Section two of the draft regulationstates that “a person may not operate orinstruct any other person to operate –

V a motor vehicle in which an officebearer or VIP is being transported; or

V a motor vehicle escorting or accompa-nying a motor vehicle referred to in (a),on a public road while –

V an intermittently flashing blue lightis being emitted from a lamp fitted to thatmotor vehicle; or

V a siren fitted to that motor vehicle isbeing used, unless there is an imminentidentified threat regarding the safety orlife of the office bearer or VIP, or thereis a threat of damage to the property ofthe office bearer or VIP.

“This regulation is in line with the Na-tional Road Traffic Act, enabling officebearers and VIPs to make use of vehicles

fitted with blue lights and sirens. Wehave seen the abuse of blue light brigadesby office bearers and VIPs in the past, tan-tamount to a disregard for the rule of lawand a threat to the safety of other road us-ers. As per the draft regulations, officebearers and VIPs may not make use ofblue lights or sirens on their vehicles orvehicles escorting them, unless the situa-tion is one that constitutes a case of emer-gency,” said Transport and Public Worksprovincial minister Robin Carlisle.

“Failure to comply with this regulationwould result in the office bearer or VIPbeing subject to a fine or imprisonment.We cannot continue to have the safety ofother road users threatened unnecessari-ly by the use of blue lights and sirens innon-emergency situations.”

Submissions can be made via post tothe Head of the Department, marked forthe attention of Mr ML Watters at theWestern Cape Department of Transportand Public Works, PO Box 2603, CapeTown, 8000.

Alternatively, email malcolm.wat-ters@westerncape.gov.za or fax to(021) 483 2166.V The regulation will also be available onwww.westerncape.gov.za/transport/pubs/regula-tions.

Sirens: Have a say on legislation

Winter is slowly shedding its tag as a seasonto stay indoors as more people use this timeto explore outdoor alternatives with wildwinter specials.

SANParks encourages all to enjoy the out-doors by using discounts of up to 40% offeredat some of its accommodation and campingsites in the Cape Region.

Agulhas, Bontebok, Table Mountain,Tankwa and West Coast National Parks willbe offering a 20% discount on all accommo-dation and camping facilities.

Look forward to free cableway rides forkids, as well as delicious and hearty mealsat restaurants inside the national parks.

In the Table Mountain National Park KidsSeason offer, children under 18 years canride free on the cableway if they’re with oneparent buying a return ticket.

The offer is valid weekends, on public holi-days and in the June and September schoolholidays.

There’s no better excuse to visit the WestCoast than to enjoy the newly-designed

menu at Geelbek Restaurant inside the WestCoast National Park.

In addition to the 20% discount off all SAN-Parks accommodation units in the park,Duinepos offers a special winter promotionfor weekend and midweek getaways.

In July, book a weekend stay and receive50% off Saturday’s stay.

For midweek madness, book a three-nightmidweek stay and get two nights free (validfrom Sunday to Thursday).

This offer excludes long weekends andpublic holidays.

Bontebok National Park, just outsideSwellendam, is offering guests a further 20%discount on accommodation, in addition tothe 20% Wild Winter Special.

The Wild Winter promotion is valid fromMonday 15 to Wednesday 31 July. The spe-cial excludes long weekends, public holidaysand school holidays.V For bookings and further information, visit www.san-parks.org; contact central reservations on(012) 428 9111 or email reservations@sanparks.org.

TTake aake a shosho’t le’t leftft thisthis wintwinterer holholidayidayIf you’re running out of options to keepthe little ones busy this holiday, givethem a creative selection.

The V&A Waterfront has it coveredwith their Kids Ahoy holiday pro-gramme. It runs until Saturday 6 July.

The focus is on edutainment, craftsand creativity and children can learnto make potato prints, grass heads,playdough craft, mobiles, lanterns anda cardboard aquarium.

Recycled materials are incorporat-ed, encouraging positive and practicalideas.

Workshops cost R100 each and rangefrom 30 minutes to an hour-and-a-half.A free Kids Ahoy cap is included.V Visit www.waterfront.co.za for more detailsor to pre-register. A maximum of eight children,between six and 11 years, can participate in eachtime slot.

KKeepeep those lthose litittletle fingfingersers ococcupiedcupied

CHARMING:CHARMING: Children can learn to makelovely heart charm mobiles, grass heads oran aquarium at workshops at the V&A Wa-terfront this school holiday. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Testing for HIV hasbecome easier.

The AtomorapidHIV test was recentlylaunched at the sixthannual South AfricanAids Conference.

The test, an innova-tion by an Australianhealthcare company,is a lot simpler to per-form and removes theneed for manual stepsrequiring extensiveskill and clinicaltraining.

This reduces manyerrors common withcurrent test kits.

The need for relia-ble tests in the field isdesperate, with a na-tional study findingthat the actual sensi-tivity of HIV test kitsused outside of thelaboratory was on av-erage 93.5%.

With additionaltraining and qualitycontrol improve-ment, this increasedto only 95.1%.

Across Africa, this potentially results inseveral hundred thousand people being mis-diagnosed with HIV every year.

The effect of misdiagnosing a person whois HIV-positive can be devastating and in-variably results in an increased rate intransmission.

More effective HIV test launched

TESTED: CEO of the South Africa Business Coalition on Health and AidsBrad Mears joins CEO of ATOMO Diagnostics John Kelly in demonstratingthe Atomorapid HIV test. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

PEOPLE'S POST | WOODSTOCK | MAITLANDTuesday, 2 July 2013 NEWS 11

HAVE YOUR SAY!NAMING OF CIRCLE:

COEN STEYTLER CIRCLE

The City of Cape Town is finalising a naming proposal in respect of an unnamed circle on theForeshore, Cape Town.

The naming proposal entails naming the circle where Heerengracht, Walter Sisulu Avenue,Bartholomeu Dias Boulevard and Vasco da Gama Boulevard meet in front of the Cape TownInternational Conference Centre, to Coen Steytler Circle.

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 17 of the Local Government Municipal Systems Act(Act 32 of 2000) that the public and interested parties or groups are given the opportunityto indicate support of or objections to the naming proposal for a period of 30 days, from1 July 2013 up to 31 July 2013.

Comments, input and recommendations in respect of this naming proposal may besubmitted in any of the following ways:

• By fax to 021 400 1465• By e-mail to naming@capetown.gov.za• By written submission posted to PO Box 298, Cape Town 8000: For attention: Acting

Manager - Public Participation Unit

Special assistance will be given to people who cannot read or write, people living withdisabilities and other disadvantaged groups who are unable to submit written comments,to have their inputs or comments recorded and submitted to the municipality. Such personsshould contact the City of Cape Town’s Public Participation Unit:

For general public participation:Ruché Daniels at 021 400 1766 or e-mail to ruche.daniels@capetown.gov.zaorFor assistance to disadvantaged persons:Anele Viti at 021 400 1652 or e-mail to anele.viti@capetown.gov.za

Comment forms for the Coen Steytler Circle naming process will be available on theCity of Cape Town’s website: www.capetown.gov.za/haveyoursay, at subcouncil offices andat public libraries.

Follow us on or and at www.capetown.gov.za

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Patients have been left in thedark over power outages atNew Somerset Hospital.An outage on Tuesday leftthe hospital without electrici-ty for three and a half hours.With no generator in themain building, support ambu-lances were called in to trans-fer patients.Fortunately, no patientsneeded to be transported thatday.In an attempt to find outwhat caused the outage, engi-neers then switched off theelectricity for most of Thurs-day.The power was off from 8:00 to midnight.Ethne Julius, the spokesperson for theprovince’s regional, specialist and psychi-atric hospitals, says the cause of the poweroutage in the main section of the hospitalis unknown at this stage.“Electrical engineers worked on the sys-tem on Thursday to effect repairs to thetransformer and compressor system and totest all parts of the system for faults thatmay lead to uncontrolled power surges,”she says.The hospital’s outpatient department,adult Intensive Care Unit and EmergencyCentre remained fully functional on Thurs-day, with a main generator being used tosupply the electricity.Additional portable generators were onsite.Patients say they have been left frazzledby the experience.“I had to wait to have my arm x-rayed af-ter I injured my hand,” says Manbongo

Hembi. “I’m unemployed and can’t afford togo to another hospital.”Another patient, who asked not to benamed, called for the problem to be sortedout as soon as possible.“We are in danger. It’s a worry. What ifone of the patients needs an emergency op-eration? They must try to fix it as soon aspossible because it is putting people’s livesin danger.”However, Julius says the outage had noimpact on healthcare services.“New Somerset Hospital has contingencyplans in place to ensure that all patients re-quiring emergency care are attended to andreferred appropriately, where necessary.”She added that patients in need of surgerywere transferred to Groote Schuur Hospi-tal, and although the labour ward remainedfunctional, patients with urgent caesareansand at-risk labourwere transferred toMow-bray Maternity Hospital and Groote Schu-ur.

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PEOPLE'S POST | WOODSTOCK | MAITLANDTuesday, 2 July 201312 NEWS

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Politics. It is a dirty business.It may take a while for the air to clear of the pong as

protesters stoop to new levels to get their point across topoliticians.

The frustration of some communities has reached anew low as protesters yesterday again vented their out-rage.

They blocked a part of the N2 in Khayelitsha with burn-ing tyres and toilet pots filled with faeces.

The remains of this early-morning action, from the R300to Mew Way, was reportedly cleared away. But the whiffof dissent serves as a reminder of similar actions lastmonth. Protests about sanitation elsewhere in the MotherCity also resulted in road closures when residentsdumped human waste on the N2 and at the Cape TownInternational Airport.

Earlier in June, protesters flung human excreta at a busin which Western Cape premier Helen Zille and an entou-rage travelled. In an ironic twist the premier was on herway to a green economy event.

The mob reportedly had to be “dispersed” with tear gas.And a DA youth leader Luzuko Mngqibisa (23) has re-

portedly gone into hiding after his dwelling was torchedearly Saturday morning. He was inside the shack at thetime.

A portable flush toilet and a note was left in front ofhis home. The note reportedly contained threats to hispersonal safety and called him a “dog of Helen Zille”.

These actions, unfortunately, show that ours is a nationstill fiercely divided by the mores of “divide and con-quer”.

Out of the smelliest compost comes the most beautifulblooms. One can only hope the same can eventually besaid of true democracy in South Africa.

It is, after all, what our anti-apartheid heroes foughtand died for.

May their sacrifices not be muddied at the footstool ofmob mentality that serves to please a select few.

Madiba: have a heartIt is shameful that while Plan-ning Minister Trevor Manuel as-sures international investorstheir investment into South Af-rica is not jeopardised in thelight of former president NelsonMandela’s ailing health, Presi-dent Jacob Zuma’s response tothe media was grossly insensi-tive, quipping to journalists thathe was not a medical doctor togive an authentic diagnosis re-garding Madiba’s critical condi-tion.

Manuel shows a deep-rootedsense of maturity in his quest toreassure investors that there isno need for trepidation in a post-Mandela South Africa.

Juxtaposed to Manuel’s aspi-rations, Zuma joked and smiled

from ear to ear at the press con-ference on an occasion which re-quired absolute reverence andmaturity.

Public perception is that Zumauses every conceivable opportu-nity as a publicity stunt to gar-ner votes in anticipation of the2014 elections. This seeming dis-play of lack of empathy dis-mayed fellow politicians, andmay backfire on Zuma.

The South African public re-mains sombre with Mandela’sdeteriorating health.

Hence we should display ut-most compassion and respect forthe iconic Nelson Mandelawhom we collectively hold inour prayers.Mark Kleinschmidt

Help at hand for needyTauriq Hassen wrote aboutthe problems of two youngmen – Ashley van Bloom andSelwin Adams – sleeping un-der a bridge in the rain andwind (“Winter worries fordestitute drifters”, People’sPost, 18 June).

I am part of Loaves andFishes street ministry at 1Lower Roch Street in Observ-atory and we have beds avail-able. We are not just a shelterand Ashley and Selwin must

want to change and get a job.We help people off drugs andalcohol and share the goodnews of Jesus for a new life.

The main problem we faceis the fact that many of thoseon the street don’t want tochange for many reasons.The contact numbers are021 448 5900 or 021 447 7714.

We see people leaving uswith a place to stay and workand a new life.Peter Anderson

Your SMSesCameras in prison

. I agree: no rights for offend-ers. They have robbed others oftheirs. Cameras are a good idea.If the lens is blocked, a full inves-tigation should be launched andperhaps a penalty can be im-posed.

. Installing cameras in pris-ons are long overdue and willdramatically reduce rape insideprison as soon as prisoners com-mitting such crimes see how in-mates are caught and prosecut-ed for it.

. What if a youngster went toprison for a petty crime and,while incarcerated, he is rapedand discovers he is HIV-posi-tive? Have we ever done some-thing to prevent this from hap-pening, even though the prisonauthorities have been aware ofthe rape issue for decades? Withtoday’s technology we can savelives and prevent crimes fromhappening.

. Yes, CCTV must be installedafter lock-up at night, because Iwould not want my son to beraped. He is serving time in pris-on.

Indigenous language. It will never work! Give our

children a choice. Be realistic!. It is impossible to imple-

ment an additional languagewhen kids cannot even commu-nicate properly in the two beingtaught in schools now.

. It is really impossible tostart with the teaching of an in-digenous language next year.How anyone could suggest it isabove my comprehension.

. I do not have a problem withadding an African language tothe school curriculum, but chil-dren already can’t cope withtheir workload and parentsstruggle to help them. How arewe parents going to help themwith a third language if we don’teven understand it? Give theparents the option if they want

their child to learn a third lan-guage. Stop forcing stuff downpeople’s throats.

Drugs. I have a 36-year-old son not

living with me. He used to be aheavy drinker. Now he’s ondrugs and it is tearing my familyapart. We can only pray fervent-ly for those infected and affectedby this terrible scourge. I wishwe could start a war against thisevil.

. If anyone is interested inhaving a visual drug awarenesspresentation please contactClayton Lewis on 082 687 6950. Iconducted it at Pollsmoor Pris-on and various schools. Experi-enced counsellor

. Addicts from leafy suburbsruin their families financially,too. One stint in rehab is oftennot enough. It galls me whencomparisons like these aremade between the haves andhave nots. Trust me: the painand anguish of knowing it’s justa matter of institutions, jail ordeath cannot be different. Iknow this because I buried a 19-year-old son almost 10 years ago.

By the way. I’m a smoker and I’m excit-

ed about all these new rules. It’sa shame to see pupils in uni-forms walking in the streetssmoking and adults sendingkids to buy smokes – so not on.

. When are South Africansgoing to stand up against highfuel prices?

. Does anyone have any art-ist’s canvasses to donate to apensioner who paints beautiful-ly? She would be very grateful,as she cannot afford to buy any.Please call Dee on 083 472 2658.

. The guy looking for the tireswings can contact me on074 358 5111 – I make it. Chris

EDITORIAL COMMENT

A dirty game

letters@peoplespost.co.za | fax: 021 910 6501/06Third Floor, Bloemhof Building, 112 Edward Street,Tyger Valley, BellvillePreference will be given to letters of fewer than 350words. The deadline is Thursday at 13:00. Please give yourfull name, address and phone number (for our records, notfor publishing).

Show respect to fellow manIt is very disturbing to see adultsbehaving like pigs. At least a pigdirties his own pen. Here we findpeople worse than that.

Their rubbish is dumped nextto another man’s house.

We are supposed to love eachother, care for each other andprotect each other’s property.People simply have no respectfor their neighbourhood, let

alone their fellow man.How can I teach my child re-

spect and manners if I do not setan example? We talk aboutdrugs, gangsterism and disci-pline, but behave like thieves todump rubbish at night.

We need divine interventionand serious prayer for these pigsto become human again.A Stride

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Capetonians recently gathered for thelaunch of Mies Julie at the Baxter’s GoldenArrow Studio.The play explores class, love and lust in

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CCONNEONNECTINGCTING FRIENDFRIENDS:S: Mfundo Tshazibane andNikki Metz discuss their theatre experience.

Soul divas Cece Penis-ton, Sybil and Robin Sare planning to get au-diences dancing whenthey perform at theGrand Arena on Sat-urday 6 July.R&B singer Penis-

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Three out of three for CalliesLIAM MOSES

Caledonian Roses racked up a third con-secutive win to boost their DivisionTwo title credentials on Saturday.

TheNewfields side have set their sights onwinning the league this year and they con-firmed their place among the front runnerswith a 24-17 victory over Cape Town’s Tech-Gardens.

Callies now hold third place on the table,with All Saints in second andMasiphumele-le RFC in first.

Coach Noor Masoet praised his team forputting together the run of victories after go-ing through a rough patch at the beginningof June.

“I feel proud because of the way the boyshave fought. They played the last 10 or 15minuteswith 13men; that shows character,”Masoet says.

“Nowweare on the right path, getting our-selves back together after a bad run the lastfew weeks. The guys picked themselves upand I must congratulate them on their per-formance.”

Callies started themonthwith two defeatsat home, losing 6-9 to Kylemore and 17-18 intheir next game against Blue Stars.

Masoet’s side rediscovered their winningtouch the following week, beating rivalsWatsonia 33-15 before edging outYoungWes-leys 31-24. According to their coach Calliesunderwent an attitude adjustment to returnto winning ways.

“Something crept into them and they justlost composure and commitment, but they

stoodup (against Tech-Gardens) and showedthe right attitude and came back strongly.”

Roses were fortunate to add the third vic-tory to their record as Tech-Gardensmatched them in every aspect of the game,except goal-kicking.

Although both sides scored three trieseach, Roses’ fullback Nur Salie also addedthree conversions andapenalty to thepointstally.

Tech-Garden’s goal-kickers misses twoconversions and three penalty attempts.

Despite the fortunate nature of the win,Masoet and his troops are looking to buildon the performance,with the hopes of finish-ing in first place.

“I only want first (place); there isn’t a sec-ond for me. First place is the priority for theclub. We want to make the club what it oncewas – the best club.”

In other results from the weekend’sgames, SK Walmers secured a narrow 26-25away at Helderberg in Super League A,while False Bay beat rivals Villager 44-0 inSuper League B.

In Premier League A, Collegians lost 10-8toMacassar and Surrey Estate Rangers beatPaarl 57-7. MIT Rangers beat Langa 14-8 inPremierLeagueB,whileViolets beat Lagun-ya 33-18 and Hamediehs edged out RaithyUniversals 13-12 in Division One.

Relegation threatened Young Stars beatKylemore 5-0 in Division Two, while Perse-verance beat Temperance 17-11 in DivisionThree and Progress beat Young Brothers 22-10 in Division Four.

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TAKE A SEAT: Tech-Gardens RFC’s Licing Sphelo falls onto Saadiq Muller of Caledonian Rosesduring a Division Two match in Newfields on Saturday. Tech-Gardens lost the game 24-17.

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BEHIND YOU: Kenpark United’s Craig Hendricks (left) loses out to FC Kaapstadt’s GaryBaron during an Engen Knockout Challenge match in Manenberg on Sunday. The gameended in a 1-1 draw. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS

Flexibility first at CTICCThe second annualWorldGym for Life Chal-lenge will take place at the Cape Town Inter-national Convention Centre from Thursday11 to Saturday 13 July.TheChallengewill see over 1 500 gymnasts

from 20 different countries compete, withover 70 groups set to display their skills.Tickets can be purchased from Computick-et. For more information visitwww.gymforlife2013.com.

Stalwart aims for pole positionLIAM MOSES

Peninsula Canoe Club stalwart GraemeSolomonhas emergedas a title contender forthe Berg River Canoe Marathon after thewithdrawal of the reigning champion, HankMcGregor.

Solomon, aMarina daGama resident,wonthe prestigious four-day race in 2001, butfailed in his next nine attempts while Mc-Gregor rose to prominence.

Now a return to form, partnered with Mc-Gregor’s absence, has seen the 40-year-oldmove into title contention once again.

Solomon isn’t reading too much into hisrecent victories despitewinning the last tworaces on the Berg River.

“Obviously it’s nice to win races, especial-ly when you get to my age. You take everyrace you can win; it’s not like I should bewinning all these races,” says Solomon.

“But I don’t read toomuch into it, becausethey are one-day races. The Berg River is afour day race. The races I have won havebeen on a very full river, which ismy prefer-ence as I am a bigger paddler than most ofthe opposition.

“The Berg River could be medium to lowif it doesn’t rain from now until then. How-ever, it is nice to have a few wins under thebelt for confidence.”

Solomon claimed the Gouda to Bridget-own race on the Berg River on Saturday 1June and won the Swartland Canoe Mara-thon on Sunday 16 June to add the South Af-rican K1 Championship title to the K2 title

he won with Sean Rice on the Breede Riverin September.

McGregor, nine-time Berg River champi-on, pulled out of the race to participate inthe inaugural Surfski World Champion-ships in Portugal from Friday 12 to Sunday14 July.

While Solomon knows McGregor’s ab-sence “opens up the race”, he would preferto have the champion taking part.

“You don’t want to be the guy who winsand thenpeople say: ‘HankMcGregorwasn’tthere’. At the end of the day, that’s in noone’s control you can only race the competi-tion. It would still be very nice to win,” hesays.

Solomon knows hewill not be the only onewho could benefit fromMcGregor’s absenceandviewsLanceKing, Pierre-AndreRabbie,Dusi runner-up Eric Zondi and formerWorldMarathon championBenBrown fromGreat Britain as his biggest competitors.

He has been concentrating on his “ownbuild up” as he prepares for whatmay be hislast chance to win the Berg Marathon.

“Three years ago I thought it was the endof my career when I went through a difficultpatch.

“All of sudden I’ve had spurt. I am theholder of South African K1 and K2 Champi-onships at 40, which is the pinnacle of mycareer. So if I win the Berg it would be a nicefeather in the cap.”

The Berg River Canoe Marathon will takeplace from Wednesday 10 to Saturday 13 Ju-ly.

IN THE FRAME: Peninsula Canoe Club’s Graeme Solomon has emerged as a title contender inthe Berg River Canoe Marathon. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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SPORTKO Challenge finalists namedLIAM MOSES

The gruelling play-off rounds of the 10th annual En-gen Knockout Challenge came to an end on Sun-day, with 13 teams sealing qualification for the fi-

nals.Cape Town’s premier under-17 tournament started at

the beginning of June, with over 100 teams fighting tojoin hosts Santos, defending champions Ajax CapeTown and National First Division (NFD) side ChippaUnited in the tournament finals.

However, with thousands of rands worth of prizes andbragging rights at stake only the best teams have quali-fied for the finals in August.

Teams from across Cape Town have survived the cutand both the northern and southern suburbs will bestrongly represented.

Parow based NFD team Vasco da Gama, KraaifonteinCity, Kuils River FC, Islands Rovers, Bishop Lavis FCand Atlantic Nacional make up the northern contin-gent, while Claremont’s ASD Academy, Cape United,Grassy Park’s Crusaders, Green Point Selesians, Hano-ver Park FC, Mitchell’s Plain’s Kenpark United andPinelands club Old Mutual Academy represent thesouth.

Should one of the qualifiers not be able to participate,Two Oceans Academy, United FC or Eastern Rovers willtake their place.

One of the most surprising omissions from the list offinalist is Mitchell’s Plain’s Woodlands United, who fin-ished in seventh place at the finals last year.

Woodlands finished in third place in group four aftera solitary victory, with Bishop Lavis in first on ninepoints and Old Mutual in second on six points.

Lavis were one of only five teams to finish the secondphase with a perfect record, along with Crusaders,Hanover Park, ASD Academy, Atlantic Nacional.

Hanover Park topped the scoring charts in the play-offrounds with eleven goals in their three games, whileCrusaders were a close second with 10.

ASD hit the back of the net seven times, but were theonly team not to concede a single goal.

While most will be backing Ajax and Santos to takethe title again, Hanover Park, Crusaders and ASD couldpush last year’s finalists for the crown.

The 10th annual Engen Knockout Challenge will takeplace from Friday 16 to Sunday 18 August.

TAKING FLIGHT: Eagle Wings FC goalkeeper Lyle George (grounded) sends Vasco da Gama’s Amkeliswe Skwatsa flying in the penaltyarea during an Engen Knockout Challenge match in Manenberg on Sunday. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS