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Kim Rivalland (24) an occupational therapist from Claremont, was crowned Miss Earth South Africa in association with Consol by the President of LEAD SA, Yusuf Abramjee at a glittering gala dinner hosted in Montecasino, Johannesburg.

This gorgeous slim beauty has proved her worth by working very intensely in the past nine months, focusing on the health benefits of glass, community greening programmes, sustainable development and the relation of paper and forestry to climate change,” says Catherine Constantinides, Director of Miss Earth SA.Kim, who was born in KZN, said that she aims to focus on sustainable development and being an ambassador for South Africa in preparation for the UN Climate Change conference this December. “I want to have a meaningful year that changes lives and creates a greener footprint that will allow more young people to grow, learn and develop a greener way of living,” she said. After the year’s reign, Kim will represent SA at the International Miss Earth in South East Asia in

November 2012. More than just a beauty pageant, the competition is a platform to empower young women with the knowledge and opportunities to become environmental eco-warriors. It encourages them to go out and make a sustainable environmental impact on their communities. Finalists and winners are involved in green campaigns and projects. The initiative currently works in over 120 schools nationwide. Much of the focus is on greening townships, food gardens, sustainable development and educational programmes around the country. This year many of the finalists chose to focus on glass as a healthy product, and on glass recycling, eWaste campaigns and water-wise initiatives. As part of this year’s judging process, finalists underwent a written exam, their own environmental initiative in their community, as well as an one-on-one interview session with a panel of 16 judges.Judges this year included Imperial Toyota CEO, Andrew Miller; Consol Glass’ Janine Loftie-Eaton, SANParks’ representatives and City

of Johannesburg Environmental Department representatives, Nambitha Mpulwana, Claudia Henkel and Edith Venter. KZN finalists took top awards for their extensive greening campaigns and projects. Mbali Makhathini, a water analyst was placed second overall. As part of the winner’s prize package, Kim will drive an Imperial

Toyota Prius, sponsored by Imperial Toyota. She will enjoy hair care for the year of her reign from Elchim SA and Bijan, as well as make up from Jane Iredale. In addition, Camelot International will pamper her with treatments,

she’ll receive Efergy energy home products, and gardening tools and accessories to get her garden and home as green as it can be. JoJo Tanks will also sponsor her with two JoJo Tanks for use at two school community projects of her choice, over the next 12 months. 2012 will mark the 10th anniversary of Miss Earth South Africa in association with Consol.

See page 7 for the exclusive interview with Kim Rivalland.

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This is our inaugural weekly issue of The Chronicle and marks a milestone in the newspaper’s history as we work towards bringing you

a more frequent read, and keep you on the pulse of recent developments in our community. This week, we congratulate Kim Rivalland on her recent crowning as Miss Earth 2011 as well as the Constantia Waldorf recycling centre for their great efforts in creating a greener and more sustainable community for us and for future generations. Read more about the recycling centre, as well as Kim’s vision for herself and her community on page 7. On a green note, for those of you who love walks in nature we have a treat. Our moonlight meander walk on Muizenberg beach is a must-try as is a ramble on Rondebosch Common (page 4). You won’t be disappointed - I promise. Lastly in the sporting arena, I more recently connected with the work of The Capoeira School Cordão de Ouro - whose instructors operate from a dance studio in Palmer Road, Muizenberg, at UCT and Cape Town. I was so deeply touched by their recent outreach programme. I more recently attended a

lesson they were giving at a children’s home in Parow. It was so heartwarming. Seeing how joyful and grateful the children were to the instructors for their lesson, and how they participated wholeheartedly in the games and the songs was an amazing experience. It truly made me realise how grateful I am for all I have in my life. It drove home how doing something - no matter how small - for those less fortunate in your community, can make a big difference. (Read all about my encounter with this Brazilian martial art on page 8). As a last thought: With the Christmas season just round the corner, isn’t there some way you too could get involved in making a child’s life a little brighter? Isn’t there something you can prepare for now while you still have a month or so to go before the Silly Season hits? Just a thought... To this end, you may even think of getting some early-bird Christmas shopping in (See page 6 for some great ideas).From all here at The Chronicle - Happy Reading! Look out for us again next week!

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A stray dog nearly died of heat stroke in Wynberg on Sunday, October 9 when the temperatures soared into the 30s. It was traumatic to watch the large black and white staffie collapse on the pavement, panting pathetically and panicking. The neighbours all rallied around with buckets of water, towels and ice, but no one knew what to do. Luckily, an off-duty SPCA inspector was on the scene and patiently sponged the distressed dog down with water for about an hour before the dog started to respond. At one stage the dog started to panic and thrash about in shock, but was gently calmed down by the inspector and his very helpful friend. The neighbours were shocked at how upset the companion dog (also a staffie) was, and were touched by the tremendously loving bond between the two. No one knew who the owners were, but luckily both dogs were microchipped so the inspector was able to contact the owners.The story was that the dogs had escaped from their home through an open gate and were wandering around in the road. Luckily it was a Sunday, so there wasn’t much traffic. Normally the road is full of traffic and taxis.When the owners arrived, the dogs were extremely happy to see them and tails wagged. The sick dog was still very ill and had to be carried - wrapped in wet towels - to the car. The inspector told the owner to take the dog to the vet straight away to check on its condition. This story had a happy ending for the dogs, but how many of us would know

what to do in this kind of emergency? Very few – and so we asked the SPCA to provide information about how to deal with dogs suffering from heatstroke and for advice on how to avoid this happening to our own dogs in the long hot summer ahead.So if you are a dog owner – cut out the article (below) and stick it on the fridge or a noticeboard so everyone in the home or at the office knows the drill - and never leave your dog in a hot car. Within a few minutes their temperatures can increase and they could die a horrible death.

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Dog nearly dies of heat stroke in Wynberg

Unlike humans, dogs can’t release heat by sweating. Dogs need to cool their body temperatures by moving into a cool place and/or getting wet. Heat stress can set in within 10 minutes of an animal being exposed to high temperatures i.e. when the pet’s body temperature rises above 41°C.While all animals are at risk from heat stress, those with dark, heavy coats, and dogs with short noses such as pugs, pekinese and boxers are most susceptible to heat.Here’s some information from the SPCA on heat stress and what to watch out for to prevent your pet from overheating.To minimize the risk:-*Never leave pets in vehicles or in direct sunlight during warm, sunny days… even a few minutes can be critical. A car standing in the sun even with windows fully open will very quickly cause heat stroke in animals. When the outside air temperature is 25°C, inside the car it can reach 45°C within 30 minutes, causing severe problems for any animal. If you have to leave an animal in a car for short periods, provide them with plenty of cool water to drink and do not muzzle them.

* Avoid places like the beach during midday and especially concrete or asphalt areas where heat is reflected and there is no access to shade. Fleamarkets and other outdoor events are often the worst places to take a dog on a hot summer‘s day.* Keep older pets inside. Dogs predisposed to conditions like heart disease, obesity, old age, or breathing problems should be kept cool and in the shade. Even normal activity for these pets can be harmful.* Restrict exercise. Don’t take your dog jogging with you on a hot day. Too much exercise when the weather is very hot can be dangerous. * Don’t put your dog at risk. Factors that increase an animal’s risk of developing heat stroke include water deprivation, an enclosed space, excessive humidity, obesity, intense exercise, age, cardiovascular disease and lack of acclimatisation. The symptoms of heat stress include: * Intense, rapid panting* Wide eyes* Salivating, staggering, weak and dark-red gums and tongue* Respiratory distress or hyperventilation * Depression, weakness* Dizziness, vomiting - sometimes with blood * Diarrhoea, shock, coma Should your pet show any symptoms, take it to the nearest veterinarian. In the meantime, place it in a tub of cool running water or spray it with a hose, ensuring that the water contacts the skin and doesn’t simply run off the coat.When wetting the anmal, take care not to use very cold water which could be counterproductive and cause hypothermia if your pet’s body temperature falls too low.

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An exhibition of landscapes, vividly

photographed by Lynda Jennings, is currently on show at The Masque Theatre, every day from 10.30am to 1pm.Lynda, who lives in Bergvliet, is self-taught and became interested in photography when her parents gave her a Kodak instamatic for her eighth birthday. “I still have albums of pictures taken with this camera. They are a real testament to the quality of paper and printing used back then,” says Lynda.“I bought my first good SLR

(single lens reflex) camera about 12 years ago and my passion for photography just exploded. My first endeavours were with film. Film development is expensive, so one has to be more discerning with subject matter and far more careful about settings and exposures. There is no better way to learn the

basics of photography. I was slow to move into the digital realm, as I love film but made the shift when my hubby bought me a digital SLR camera about five years ago. I will forever be grateful as that gave me a push. Digital photography brings with it the added fun and personal expression of image manipulation and enhancement. It opened up a whole new dimension for me and I threw myself into learning all aspects of digital software. I love editing as much as I love photography!”Lynda’s love of nature was fostered by a childhood memory of roaming the mountains, forests and beaches in Simons Town.

THREE BASIC TIPSLynda recommends these three basic tips for photographing aesthetically pleasing landscapes:The rule of thirds: Look for horizontal thirds such as reeds, river, sky, sand, beach or sky in your scene. Divide your picture

into a grid of two vertical lines and two horizontal lines, like the grid for noughts and crosses. This will give you an idea of what to look for in the rule of thirds.The sweet spot: Similarly, with the grid concept, a ‘sweet spot’ is the point at which the lines intersect. If there is something of interest in your landscape, place it in one of the sweet spots and your picture will have more impact. Foreground interest: When photographing a landscape it’s impossible to capture the entire vista in a photograph. Focus rather on something interesting in the foreground, like a boat on a beach, or a rugged log in a forest scene.

Capturing the beauty of the Cape on camera

THE PERFECT PREFECTS SELECTED FOR WYNBERG BOYS’ HIGHWynberg Boys’ High recently announced their 2012 pupil leaders. After a nerve wracking term of writing their manifestos, electioneering and putting their persuasive powers to the test in front of various groups – including on some occasions, the entire school – the process culminated in September with the school voting for leaders of the various portfolios. The candidates volunteered to stand for election to chair portfolios and had to submit themselves to a gruelling voting process. They gave speeches of intent, answered questions and outlined how they intended to leave a legacy in 2012.Nick Martin was eventually elected as Head Prefect with Riaan O’Neill as his deputy.

From Left to right:Nick Martin is Head Prefect for 2012. Riaan O’Neill is Deputy Head Prefect at Wynberg Boys’ High.

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COMMUNIT Y NEWS

Looking for an outing with a difference? Why not consider enjoying a beautiful group moonlight walk on

Muizenberg Beach? Thanks to Safer Together now you can – and I did on Saturday, October 8. With the beautiful pink-and-blue sky forming the backdrop to a gorgeous stretch of sea - miles of pristine white sand and the moon hanging precariously by a thread in the night sky - this was paradise right on our doorstep. And we were safe thanks

to members of the Muizenberg Community Safety Initiative (MCSI) – Muizenberg’s neighbourhood watch - who were with us. The Beach Buddies were also at the waterfront. Trained as information officers and helpers, with First Aid skills and local knowledge, they have radio links to security firms and police in case they observe any illegal activities or emergencies. Having them on duty was a pleasure.Whereas for a long time Muizenberg Beach used to be deserted after dark, residents are now claiming it back for the community, as an increasing number of people are again walking on the beach in groups in the evenings.

“The idea of the Moonlight Meander is that we want to take back our streets by getting to know our neighbours and by being a presence in the community. By walking together, by knowing each other, we can feel safe together. A person walking alone would feel much more nervous, but when you come with a friend you’re much safer, as you would when surrounded by your neighbours,” said Jane Kratz of the Muizenberg Community Safety Initiative (MCIS). Started by Truida Prekel to raise funds for safety-related equipment, Safer Together is a Section 21 Company and it oversees the Muizenberg Moonlight Meander held every month on the Saturday closest to the full moon. A popular pastime with residents, the initiative has had as many as 150 people walking on the beach at any one go since its start in December 2008. Of huge interest, was the walk nearest the time of the Super Moon in March early this year, when the moon was the closest to the earth than it’s been in 18 years. This, the fourth Muizenberg Moonlight Meander, had 60 happy walkers on the beach despite the wind – and more people just chatting around the Safer Together stand. At the walk two representatives of the Observatory were present to explain the Super-Moon phenomenon.At October’s Moonlight Meander, families with young children were on the walk - as were dogs on leads - and everyone had a wonderful time. The great thing about this initiative is that restaurants along the waterfront had extended their trading hours - so after having worked up an appetite on the beach with loads of fresh sea air at my back - it was a welcome relief to step into Knead for a hot cup of cappuccino. Coffee Sha-Bean and Jonos were also open at this time.If you are interested in joining the next Moonlight Meander pop round at Surfers’ Corner – at the section of beach closest to Knead - on November 5, on Guy Fawkes Day. The walk will start at 6.30pm. Dress warmly. To be added on the mailing list for future Safer Together events, contact Margaret Dugmore on 021 788 3334 or email marg@africanidiom.com.

Moonlight meanders on the beachKatja Hamilton

FUN IN THE SUN

An open-air market was held at Kirstenbosch Stone Cottage recently to showcase produce from The Santam Swartland Wine and Olive route (Malmesbury to Porterville). The day featured wine tasting, a steel band, crafts and plenty of food. Seen here – customers at the fresh-flower stall.

RAMBLING ON RONDEBOSCH COMMON

Friends of Rondebosch Common will have their fifth Spring flower ramble on Sunday, October 23 starting at 11am (finishing at 1pm). They meet on the grass area on the Camp Ground Road side of the Common. The outing is free but donations and guests are welcome. The Common will be wet in places, so wear wellies and take a windcheater. For more information phone Sue on 021 686 8968 or Joanne on 021 685 3451.

Dean Liprini, independent researcher, geomancer and author of Pathways to the Sun, is set to introduce a

pilot project in the Cape Peninsula. Under the banner of his sacred site foundation, which is in the process of getting its NPO registration, Dean seeks to protect the cultural heritage of key locations believed to be the sites where the Khoi San held spiritual gatherings. Although there are many such sacred spots that have been identified, the first five sites to form part of this pilot project include Lions Head, Llandudno, Peers Cave in Kalk Bay and Woodstock Cave. “There are a few caves where people would’ve been able to take shelter so these caves were more than likely a meeting place or would have been a place of worship for the Khoi-San,” said Liprini.The proposal, which is under consideration of Table Mountain National Park, comes at a time when these and many more sacred sites around the Cape Peninsula are undergoing desecration at the hands of visitors.

“There’s a lot of graffiti that’s being painted all over these caves and there are people who move things around. Many of the caves have also been totally trashed by archaeologists from all over the world. They’ve been given a free ticket to come and dig to their hearts’ content. Most of the sites have been destabilised to such a degree that people can’t even visit them anymore and they’ve been shut off to the public,” said Liprini. When it comes to the cultural significance of these places, the communities are not benefiting from these cultural assets and the descendants of the Ancient people have not being given any say in the matter. There needs to be regulation of these sites, which is not in place in South Africa. We’re hoping to transform that by putting in place infrastructure that truly honours, respects and protects them.”

SACRED CUSTODIAL PROGRAMMEThe answer, said Liprini, lies in the launch of a 24-hour custodial programme - a collective resource of people who can consult on, and assist with the protection and development, if need be, of these sacred sites. “The vision is for these sites to form part of a unique cultural and heritage tourism route which would create work for people. The sacred guardians would be volunteers and would stay in the shelters or caves to act as guardians of those sites. These people – sourced from the communities of Ocean View, Kalk Bay and Grassy Park for example - could then be given the opportunity to be trained as guides or facilitators for people visiting sacred sites who would want to know more about their history.”Dean said the board of his sacred site foundation would comprise botanical, archaeological, geological and historical societies, ecological groups and academics from various universities as well as indigenous spiritual leaders and traditional healers. “All we would be doing is creating the blueprint so that archaeologists are not given the right to just come in and do whatever they like – the community would ascertain whether there should be diggings at the sacred site, what the parameters of the diggings would be and whether the site should even be developed for educational purposes. The idea would be that these would be sacred spaces for everyone

to enjoy. The project will be linked to an interpretative educational centre in the Sunbird Centre in Noordhoek.”17 years of researchDean has been giving guided walking tours to these sacred sites in and around the Cape Peninsula for many years and his research on the topic dates back 17 years. His interest in archaeoastronomy was sparked on a chance encounter on Lions Head. “During a walk I stumbled across a set of granite boulders and balanced between the two was this big rock that looked like head. When I saw the big granite head, with an eye hole I knew this was this was a stone-age telescope. I was immediately fixated on it and was drawn back to it on the full moon where I spent the night alone. I got to see how the moonlight interacted with the rock formation. When the moon started setting in the west, the moonlight shone through the eye hole – aligned due west - and cast a shadow of the head on the rock directly opposite it. It formed a

shadowy profile with the light of the moon forming a golden eye in the middle of it.”Following the lead of this sacred stone, Dean researched his subject matter further. “I first bought a map of the whole area and plotted it out. I drew a direct east-west line through the site where I found the “stone telescope”. That line cut straight through the telescope of the South African Astronomical Observatory in Observatory. That this ancient telescope connected with a modern telescope was of some significance. That led me to the Observatory where I gained all the formulas for plotting the sunrise and the moon rise, and the sunset and moon set. They gave me various solar charts and calculations, which enabled me to start to understand whether the stone configuration contained a certain formula.”And it did. Following a hunch, Dean followed the pathway of the sun around the Table Mountain and each time he went up the mountain he would see the same “stone telescopes” and mathematical layout in rocks repeated over and over again no matter what the rock type. Some of the rock formations were found outside caves, such as was the case with Peers Cave and Woodstock Cave.“I’ve seen faces in the mountain and a lot of people see faces in the mountain, but these appeared to be rocks that had been interacted with. What differentiates these “stone telescopes” from other rock alignments is that the rocks have actually been moved, or the rock has another rock holding it in place and it is aligned astronomically due-east and -west. When aligned astronomically to due-east and -west, and when the formations are geographically and astronomically aligned, then you know it’s more than just coincidence.”

A COSMOLOGICAL BELIEF SYSTEMEquinoxes, Solstices and Cross Quarters are moments shared planet-wide, defined by the earth’s tilt and the sun’s position on The Ecliptic along 45° arcs. To ancient civilizations fascinated and entertained by the cyclical motion of the heavens, the ability to fix these cusps to the nearest day was highly prized, even sacred knowledge. “There was a standard understanding that the people were placing a human head in a position and all you have to do is sit and look through the eye of the stoneman to see what they were looking at. The images of the human head and the

eye were a tool used to communicate with the gods of the heavens. I see this has been repeated over and over again,” said Liprini.“Historically the Glen in Camps Bay and the Kloof was one of the strongholds of the Khoi Khoi. They believed in a cosmological belief system so at the times of the new and full moon they were seen gathering around large boulders and doing ceremony, and obviously Table Mountain and Lions Head would’ve been their scared mountains where they observed the rising sun, the setting sun, the rising moon and setting moon. The priests or wisdom keepers were involved with keeping the sacred dates and honouring the seasons and cycles of nature during ceremony.”Dean’s encounter was a catalyst for his research into other such archaeoastronomical formations across the Cape Peninsula right up to Port Elizabeth.“Over a period of time I was guided to hundreds of sites many outside buried caves and shelters,” said Liprini.

DISCOVERING THE ANCIENTS“We can say the Khoi or San people were the last people to interact with these sacred places but whether they were the ones that actually put the thing in place we don’t know. Who they may be, we will never know,” said Liprini.“Africa is supposedly one of the major birth places of humanity and that’s proven archaelogically – and then again that’s not to say that’s the whole truth of it – but certainly the archaeological evidence shows clearly that ancient humanity has been living in Africa for well over 1000 years. They say that even at Peers Cave there were resident human beings up to 1000 years ago.“The findings at Stilbaai with the red-ochre ink grave stone – which I go into detail in my book – has been dated at 70 000 years so that puts South Africa very much in the areas where ancient peoples have spent many hundreds of thousands of years interacting with the cycles of nature over that period of time, and they may just have some wisdom to share with us, some insight, some deeper understanding of humanity’s connection to the earth and the cycles of nature.To join Dean on a guided sacred site walk visit www.sunpath.co.za for an updated events calendar.

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Reclaiming our sacred heritageKatja Hamilton

The Khoikhoi, who owned valuable land, cattle and sheep, lived as nomads at the Cape of Good Hope. Dean seeks to protect the cultural heritage of key locations believed to be the sites where the Khoi San held spiritual gatherings. These include designated sections of Lions Head, Llandudno, Peers Cave in Kalk Bay and Woodstock Cave where rock configurations reveal stonemen whose heads - complete with an all-seeing eye - acted as stone telescopes . The priests or wisdom keepers were said to be communicating with the heavens. During key sdates such as the Equinox or Solstice the rays of the sun and moonlight shone through these all-seeing eyes. The wisdom keepers held ceremonies at these key sacred dates to honour the seasons and cycles of nature.

The view from Little Lions Head as we were looking East over the gateway to the Constantia Valley. We were standing at a site, just days before the Equinox, at the site believed to be where the Khoikhoi once had sacred gatherings. As the sun set in the West over Llandudno, the moon rose over the Constantia Valley in the East.

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This year’s exciting Gift Fair, the most anticipated gift shopping experience ofthe year with over 120 handpicked exhibitors.

It is an exciting, creative space showcasing Jewellery, Clothing, DecorativeAccessories and homemade body essentials, children’s gifts and sensational gourmet delights.

Linger a while and enjoy an alfresco lunch with a selection of local wineswhile the children enjoy a junior retreat of their own.

Venue: SARDA, Brommersvlei Road, Constantia

Experience Constantia Culture in the beautiful open fields ofSARDA with the Table Mountain Reserve as your backdrop.

Contact: Carryn Wiltshire or Hayley Muller – carryn@thechristmasgiftfair.co.za

Telephone: 083 679 4495

Entrance Fee: R 20

19–21 October 9 am – 6 pm22–23 October 9 am – 4 pm

Don’t miss out...

The Constantia Gift Fair takes place this month at the SARDA riding school grounds on Brommersvlei Road from October 19 to 21 (9am to 6pm), and from October 22 to 23 (9am to 4pm).There are more than 200 stalls this year, and the R20 entrance fee goes towards SARDA funds. On sale will be products from Boudoir Collections, Sweet Temptations, Blue Sky Organics, Milk & Honey, Flick Glass, Philadelphia Pottery and Michelle Ludek Clothing. This fair is an inspiring and creative showcase for exquisite fashionwear, stylish accessories, exclusive body essentials, exotic home and garden goodies and children’s gifts! There will also be jewellery, home-décor items, confectionery, plants, aromatic bouquets and ceramics for sale. In addition, there will be recreational areas and activities for hubbies and children. Kids can enjoy a magical toadstool forest or horse rides. The organiser of the event, Carryn Wiltshire invites visitors to relax and enjoy exotic al fresco lunches, gourmet delights and local wines. Contact Carryn Wiltshire or Hayley Muller at carryn@thechristmasgiftfair.co.za, 083 679 4495 or fax 021 794 3314.

SHOPPING IN THE SUN

One of the largest open-air markets (180 stalls) takes place at the Stone Cottages opposite Kirstenbosch Gardens. Go early as the parking areas get crowded, and browse through a really creative selection of gifts, plants, fashions, toys and jewellery. The Christmas markets take place on December 11 and 18, from 9am to 3pm. There’s plenty to eat and pony rides for children. Proceeds from stall rentals go to the Development Fund for Kirstenbosch Gardens. For enquiries contact Tessa van Rooyen on 021 697 2853 or email tessnic@iburst.co.za.

The Grade 8 JO class - under the guidance of their teacher Mrs. Anne Naysmith - supported Bandana Day on October 12, by wearing bandanas and creating a sunflower made out of bandanas, which was displayed on the cricket field.Mrs Naysmith was ably assisted by ‘Bokkie’.The proceeds of R20 per bandana will be used to recruit more potential donors to the South African Bone Marrow Registry, and will make a huge difference in the lives of patients suffering from leukaemia and other life-threatening blood disorders.For more information about becoming a bone-marrow stem-cell donor, please contact The Sunflower Fund on 0800 12 10 82, or visit the website www.sunflowerfund.org.za

Christmas is just around the corner and shopping early is the way to go, if you want to save money and time. Shopping at open-air markets is a cool way to enjoy the day and buy something unusual or unique for friends and relatives. The Southern Suburbs is bustling with markets at weekends– with Rondebosch Craft Market on the second Saturday of the month, the Porter Market in Tokai every Saturday morning, Hout Bay Craft Market every Sunday and the new Gaia plant-based food on Sunday mornings (November 6 and 20), and Friday evenings 6pm to 9pm in December at the Alphen Hall, Constantia Main Road. Take your own bags to save packaging and the environment.If you are looking for a venue for Christmas functions or just a new place to lunch or dine with friends – pop along to Diep River Main Road and turn into Hanover Road to enjoy a snack at the Café d’Arts open-air balcony. At Tangos on Kendal Road, and Louis on the Block you can meet the locals and enjoy some succulent steaks, seafood and pizzas.

Louis On the Block Grill & Pizza, Bergvliet, is a cosy, family steakhouse run by Louis & Yvett Haarburger. Louis is renowned for his great steaks, fresh fish and popular thin-based wood-fired pizzas. In summer, customers can enjoy the outside patio area overlooking a children’s play park. There is a kiddies’ menu, early diners’ menu and a wine list with prices to suit everyone’s pocket.This great little venue, established in 1987, is available for private functions of up to 60 people.It is located at Children’s Way, Bergvliet. To book your table call 021 715 6693.

Get your Christmas gifts early

Dining out in Bergvliet

Enjoy a relaxing breakfast, lunch or coffee and delicious cake at Café d’Arts in Hanover Street, Diep River. The upper deck has a great view overlooking the mountains and trees.

Bandana Day at Bergvliet High School

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What was your first reaction to the news that you’d won the title of Miss Earth South Africa?I was overwhelmed with joy and excitement. It must have been a very tough decision for the judges and I am truly humbled to be given such an incredible platform to do the things that I love.

What gave you the advantage over the over contestants?My dedication, passion and confidence assisted me during my journey leading up to the final judging. Also, I have the most amazing family who have been with me every step of the way, offering their support and encouragement. I have always felt that this journey is not about myself alone, but also includes the people I love, as they have helped create my passion for Mother Earth.

Will you continue your modelling career?Most definitely. There are great opportunities that arise from modelling. I feel that winning this title and modelling provide me with the opportunity to travel, meet people and make a difference.

How do you keep such a fabulous figure?By walking and running on various mountain trails every day.

Do you have a special eating regimen?While other women may like to shop for designer heels, I love to shop for organic broccoli! My family know exactly how I love my food; I can’t think of a better place to eat than at home. I only drink mountain water and freshly juiced vegetables. I eat as naturally as possible. I always choose glass over plastic and will only buy organic produce.

How do you relax?By spending time with the people and animals that I love.

Where do you live?I live at home with my little Jack Russell Jaz and family. I always miss Cape Town when I am travelling.

Do you have someone special in your life?Yes, I do and he always misses me when I am away.

Recycling needn’t be an ugly, smelly chore – as the dedicated team at Waldorf Constantia’s recycling centre has proved. In 2008, the school built a recycling centre which is good looking and profitable. “It qualifies as the most beautiful centre in the Western Cape, if not the country,” says the estate manager, Debbie Braunlich.Brightly coloured mobiles spin in the breeze and sun glints off a garland of green and blue plastic bottles. The centre is designed so that even the smallest kids can also do their bit, and there are crates for them to stand on, so they can reach the bins. Buckets hang outside each classroom door where the daily waste can be saved. This is sorted later at the recycling shed by smiling Jean-Paul Kabongo.”We are lucky to have a caring worker like Jean Paul who does all the work and has a constantly enquiring mind,” says Debbie.Jean Paul loves his job and says: “Getting the children into the lifelong habit of recycling helps to create a better future for the world.”He is very popular with the children and helps them pick out cardboard, glass, or plastic for their art projects.Every scrap of waste is re-used. Jean-Paul makes large mobiles with plastic bottle tops. These mobiles look really professional as do all the other crafts he makes from other people’s waste.Patricia Lague, a parent and volunteer is the creative inspirational energy behind the depot development. She said that the very young children are taught that: ‘Everything which comes from the earth must be returned to the earth’. Profits from waste are ploughed back into the school and the first R40 000 was used to upgrade the playground equipment.In one year the school made R10 368 by selling 11 985kg of glass, 12 600kg of paper, truckloads of cardboard and 34 cubic metres of tins. Organic waste is made into compost to feed the wonderful gardens and all the grey water is also recycled on the gardens.The recycling initiative has two goals - to raise funds and to send as little waste as possible to landfill. Patricia Lague is always seeking new ways to improve the design and create the beautiful effects which give the centre its inspiring appeal.

STUFF THAT CAN BE DROPPED OFF:The Waldorf Constantia recycling centre is also open to the public and people are welcome to drive in and sort their waste into the containers.Waldorf takes: • White paper, computer paper and novels without covers• Card, corrugated cardboard boxes, glass, tins (washed), tin foil, polystyrene trays, and plastic and aluminium bottles• Mixed plastic, light bulbs, batteries and bread tags (collected for Bread Tags for Wheelchairs)• Computer parts and ink cartridges.

Waldorf Constantia manager, Debbie Braunlich’s favourite quote from The Book of Destiny, is a true reflection of the recycling centre’s mission:“The greatest truths, the simplest and loveliest things, are free. All the money in the world cannot buy the enchantment of mist-shrouded trees, the sun setting in the distance, and the varied hues reflecting on the soft, rippling waters of a magical lake. We see the world through the magnificence of creation and thousands of such majestic realities exist, from the smile on a child’s face to a butterfly on a stalk of grass. This is the way to experience life! When we take the time to feel, to absorb, this is when we start down the path of self-discovery, exploring our inner space in harmony with all existence. This is where we embark on the journey to become one with the immensity of creation.”

The jewel of the crown Nothing goes to waste at Waldorf Constantia

In an exclusive interview with The Chronicle, Kim Rivalland shares her experience of being crowned Miss Earth South Africa.

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Runners up Mbali Makhathini, Kirsty Dukes and Kirsten Carts with Miss Earth SA Kim Rivalland (second left).

Jean-Paul Kabongo enjoys seeing children at Constantia Waldorf get into the habit of recycling.

Jean-Paul Kabongo sorts the crates of waste provided by the children of Constantia Waldorf’s recycling centre.

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SPOR TS

Capoeira – a Brazilian martial art – is empowering deserving children in Cape Town.

Every Tuesday and Saturday, instructors from The Capoeira School Cordão de Ouro visit The Holy Cross Child and Youth Care Centre in Parow to teach them the secrets of this age-old sport. The instructors operate from their studio in Castle Street in Cape Town, at UCT as well as from a tiny dance studio in Palmer Road, Muizenberg. The group is led by Renato Andre da Silva, otherwise known as ‘Contra-Mestre Espirrinho’.On the go for two years now, the classes at the children’s centre in Parow see over a 100 children trained in Capoeira at any given time. Teamed with music, Capoeira combines non-combative fighting techniques with dance, rhythm and movement. At its core is the ginga (pronounced jinga) - which keeps the body in a constant rhythmic movement – and is the one attribute that differentiates Capoeira from other martial arts. While sparring forms an integral part of the sport, the focus is on the dynamic of the partnership between two opponents – who seek to rather evade an offense rather than outrightly knocking out their partner. “Because Capoeira was created in Brazil by descendants of African slaves, probably with native Brazilian Indian influences - at the start of the 16th century - it makes its practice in Africa quite important. It has its root in Africa and is an expression of that culture and of their yearning freedom,” said Renaud Gaujoux - otherwise known as Frajola - who opened the Capoeira School Cordão de Ouro in Cape Town. As the children of The Holy Cross Child and Youth Care Centre in Parow arrive for their class, the instructors don’t waste a minute in leading the warm-ups in the foundational movements, among them the ginga, the aú - the Capoeira term for a cartwheel. It differs a bit from the traditional cartwheel in that in its base form, an aú is performed very slowly, with arms and legs bent in order to keep a low target profile. The children also learn a series of kick variants.All these techniques were incorporated into games while

assistants played musical instruments - the berimbaus – a stringed instrument – and a pandeiro (similar to a tambourine). The children responded to the class with fervor and enthusiasm and the lesson ended with the children raising the roof with traditional Brazilian singing and dancing.Sister Bernice, the house mother at the child and youth care centre said the kids look forward to their lessons and continue to practise what they’ve learned long after the instructors have left “Capoeira is good for the children’s physical expression and it’s good exercise for them because they would otherwise have nothing else to do on a Saturday; they would be in front of the TV,” she said. One of the Capoeira instructors on the day Ed Zingu, said it gives him great pleasure to offer Capoeira training to the children. He believes the training opens a window on a mindset that provides the children with a world of possibilities and opportunities beyond what is currently made available to them.“Some kids don’t have any opportunities in Cape Town - it’s so bad here,” he said. “I think the sport gives the children a chance to see a future beyond Cape Town’s borders – to see that they have the potential to grow beyond the limitations they currently face.”Said Frajola: “Capoeira is an important expression of modern-day Brazilian culture of which there are many parallels to the South African social situation.”“Capoeira is also fantastic for the development of healthy interpersonal relationships,” he said. • The Capoeira School Cordão de Ouro South Africa was created by Monitor Frajola at the beginning of February 2008, soon after he arrived in Cape Town.

For information on Capoeira or the classes held at the Alive Studio in Muizenberg, at UCT or in town call 072 0359554, email cdo.co.za@gmail.com or visit www.capoeiracdo.co.za. For inquiries on how to help The Holy Cross Child and Youth Care Centre in Parow visit www.holycrossparow.co.za or call 021 934 8874.

The International Surfing Association is pleased to announce that the 2012 edition of the ISA World Junior Surfing Championship, the largest junior surf competition in the world, will be held in Panama from Saturday, April 14 until Sunday, April 22.Nearly 300 of the world’s best juniors from 35 countries will

meet in Panama for the 10th edition of what has become the greatest indicator of tomorrow’s surfing elite, and the path for the champions to the world pro tour.Some of today’s finest pro tour surfers, including two ASP world champions, were recent top contenders in the ISA World Junior Surfing Championship including Jordy Smith (RSA), Matt Wilkinson (AUS), Julian Wilson (AUS), Dusty Payne (HAW), Miguel Pupo (BRA), Jeremy Flores (FRA), Owen Wright (AUS), Alejo Muniz (BRA), Jadson André (BRA) and Gabriel Medina (BRA) on the men’s side; and Carissa Moore (HAW, 2011 ASP Women’s World Champion), Stephanie Gilmore (AUS, 4x ASP Women’s World Champion), Coco Ho (AUS), Laura Enever (AUS), Pauline Ado (FRA), Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS), Courtney Conlogue (USA), Alana Blanchard (HAW), Tyler Wright (AUS) and Jessi Miley-Dyer (AUS) on the women’s side. All are former participants that have placed high in previous editions of this ISA signature event and are now part of the ASP World Tour surfing elite.Both the ISA and the Panamanian Tourism Authority are thrilled to announce the destination of next year’s event after receiving several attractive bid options for 2012. ISA President Fernando Aguerre stated: “The surf in Panama is exceptional, and after having great success with the 2011 World Surfing

Games (Playa Venao) and the 2010 World Masters Surfing Championship (Santa Catalina), we are eager to bring our Junior World Championship to the perfect, rippable waves and tropical weather of Panama. The ISA is looking forward to a great ISA World Junior Surfing Championship in 2012 at this surfing paradise.” The ISA is proud to partner again with organiser and local surfer Patrick Castagnet and his wife and business partner, Tuti de Leon, for the third year in a row to make this event possible. The Directors of Surf Box said: “The ISA World Junior Surfing Championship is by far the greatest and most prestigious junior surfing event in the sport. We are proud to welcome nearly 300 of the world’s hottest Under-18 surfers and to see them enjoying the perfect waves and offshore winds that we expect every April in Panama. We are looking forward to a great event!”Panama has consistent waves all year long, both along the Pacific and the Atlantic coasts. The warm tropical climate and friendly people make it a perfect destination for this highly competitive surfing event, which will feature the best competitors in the world. The exact break where the event will be held is going to be announced soon. Stay logged to www.isasurf.org

CAPOEIRA TAKES OFF IN CAPE TOWN Katja Hamilton

PANAMA WINS BID FOR 2012 ISA WORLD JUNIOR SURFING CHAMPIONSHIP