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CLAREMONT: APPLICATION FOR NURSERY DEVELOPMENT

Green lung for suburbASTRID FEBRUARIE

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Claremont residents believe the applicationfor the proposed consent for the develop-ment of a nursery and a daytime coffee shopwill be an asset to the community.A land use application was submitted for

the rezoning of erven 53387 and 53388 situat-ed on Second Avenue in Harfield Village inClaremont from General Residential (GR4)toLocalBusiness (LB2) for consent to permita restaurant and a plant nursery as well asa departure to permit 14 parking bays.Jaco van der Westhuizen, acting director

for the City of Cape Town’s planning andbuilding development management depart-

ment, confirmed the land use applicationwas submitted in August 2013.“We are currently assessing the land use

application which was submitted by RobynSturgeon Millenaar Architects on behalf ofthe ownersNienke van derMeulen andKateMason,” he says.Van der Westhuizen says they have re-

ceived one letter of objection and one letterof support in response to advertisements.“This application has been advertised in themedia; an on-site notice was also displayed,and notices were served by registered mailto surrounding property owners and theHarfield Village Association,” he adds.Van der Meulen says they currently run

a nursery at the Montebello Design Centre

called The Greenhouse Nursery and wouldlike to have another outlet. “We think it isa wonderful opportunity to create a greenlung in a residential area instead of anothertownhouse complex that resembles a blockof flats,” she says. Van der Meulen says theproposeddevelopmentwill have its ownnewcharacter, but will also definitely be run onorganic principals as has their Newlandsnursery for the last eight years. “We can’tgive all the secrets otherwise it won’t be asurprise when we open,” she says.The owners say they have had an over-

whelming support in general from the ma-jority of the direct neighbours and thewidercommunity. “Neighbours were very happythat we cleaned up the derelict place and no

more vagrants are living here. So far wehave removed all the alien trees and plantedover 50 trees,” Van der Meulen says.When they purchased the property two

years ago they had two meetings with theHarfield Village Association and immediateneighbours. During thismeeting the ownerspresented their plans and received feedback– both negative and positive. Van der Meu-len says since then they have tried to ad-dress the objections before proceeding withtheir application. “We will also be living onthe property and are sensitive to neigh-bours’ legitimate concerns.We are very pas-sionate about restoring the house; it was ina sorry state with no internal bathroom andno plumbing,” she says.

EN POINTE: Cape Town City Ballet held its Open Day at the UCTSchool of Dance on Saturday.Highlights of the day includedan open rehearsal of the company’s upcoming production ofSwan Lake, a lecture demonstration and performance by Zama Dance School and a specialfundraising performance of avariety of short ballets and pasde deux. Here one of the company’s senior dancers struts herstuff in the dance studio. PHOTO:LULAMA ZENZILE/PHOTO24

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FINANCE: GRANT RECIPIENTS IN A PANIC

Loan ‘scam’ hits Sassa clients hardNICOLE MCCAIN

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Cash-strapped residents believe theyhave been hit by a scam targeting thosealready living on the breadline.

Scores of grant recipients applied forloans from what they believed was a SouthAfrican Social Security Agency (Sassa) ac-credited company.However, no other company has permis-

sion to operate under Sassa’s name.Thelma Classen says she had told her son

she had nomoney for food onlymoments be-fore she heard she could get a loan from Sas-sa at her local civic centre.“I went to the community centre and it

was full of people getting loans. The peoplefrom the loan company said they were fromSassa, and because I have a disability grant,I can get a R300 loan,” she says.The money was available on her grant

card the next day.Sassa regional spokesperson Shivani Wa-

hab says the agencyhas no affiliation to loanagencies.“Sassa can confirm that we are aware of

the fact that various companies are provid-ing loans to social security beneficiariesclose to some contact points. Sassa is in noway linked to or associated withmicro-lend-ers,” she says.Collen Jacobs saysmost of the community

members would not have taken out a loanif they thought it was not Sassa offering thecash. “If Sassa’s name wasn’t used, wewouldn’t have gone. What will happen now?Will they take theamount ownedorwill theykeep deducting? People feel there is a scamon the go.”Lending money to grant recipients can

have dire effects, Wahab warns.“We are not in support of the loans that

are granted to beneficiaries as it deepens thecycle of poverty with the loans that must berepaid at very high interest rates. The im-pact of this is that people are trapped payingback the loans and taking out new loans,”she says.“Social grants remain one of govern-

ment’s main poverty alleviation initiativesand Sassa has repeatedlywarned beneficiar-ies against entering into any loan agree-mentswithmoney lenders or financial insti-tutions.”Pensioner Andrew Willams took out a

loan against his better judgement.“I took anR800 loan onmypension. I know

it is illegal to take out loans if you are a Sassagrant recipient and would never have ap-plied for the money if it was not a Sassa or-ganisation,” he says.Taking out a loan as a grant recipient is

prohibited, Wahab says, and there is littleSassa can do to intervene in loan agree-ments.“No social grant beneficiarymayuse their

social grant as a guarantee to obtain a loan.Deductions are not made from the Sassa so-cial grant and the full amount is paid intothe bank account of beneficiaries. “Moneylenders/financial institutions effect thesedeductions within the rules of the bankingsector and once the grants are paid into thebank accounts of beneficiaries, the deduc-tions are made. We unfortunately do nothave any control over these deductions andbeneficiaries need to engage themoney lend-ers or financial institutions in this regard.”Moneylinehas beenoffering loans to bene-

ficiaries since 2000, says CEO Serge Bela-mant, and has never “used Sassa’s name orinfluence to market, offer or sell loans”.“I do not believe that Sassa has stated that

such loans are illegal. Sassa knows thatthese loans are provided under the creditand banking acts and are, as such, 100% le-gitimate,” he argues.“Sassa may, however, view the offering of

any loan to beneficiaries as illegaL. On theother hand, it is poor people that need credit!

We believe that if managed responsibly, fi-nancial assistance can be the difference be-tween life and death for many beneficiariesor can certainly improve their lives.”V Should grant recipients be allowed to take outloans? Starting with the word “Post”, SMS yourthoughts to 32516. SMSes cost R1.

ON THE BREADLINE: Andrew Willams took out a R800 loan against his pension.

Possible vehicle licence fee hikeProvincial government proposed an in-crease of 3.4% on motor vehicle licensingin their draft regulation.This proposal will affect 1.7 million mo-

torists in the province.Provincial government will be publish-

ing its draft regulations which pertain tomotor vehicle license fee increases.Provincial minister of Transport and

Public Works Robin Carlisle says: “I havedecided once again that, while it is not yetrequired by law, the proposed increaseshould be subject to a full public participa-

tion process.“Last year, following a similar process

of full public participation, proposed in-creases of an average 5.3% were imple-mented across the province.”Carlisle says that this year’s fee increas-

es amount to “anaverage 3.4%increase forthe provincewhich is lower than the infla-tion rate of 5.9% recorded during Febru-ary 2014.’During the period 2001 to 2006, the prov-

ince increased its license fees dramatical-ly by an average of 10% over five years,

which led to this provincehaving thehigh-est license fees in most classes of vehiclesand trailers in the country.During the period between 2006 and 2007

vehicle registration and licence fees in theprovince were on average 50% comparedto that of other provinces.“Provincial government relies heavily

on vehicle licence fees to build, upgradeandmaintain the provincially-owned roadnetwork, assist municipalities to fund themaintenance of their more strategic roadsand to continue to reduce themaintenancebacklog,” Carlisle says.V Share your thoughts. Starting with the word“Post” SMS your comments to 32516 at R1.

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Rural girls trapped in the sex tradeMICHELLE LINNERT

There is amarked increase of young ruralgirls being attracted to cities forwork andending up being prostitutes and pimps forsyndicates.At least three or four cases are reported

monthly.All these cases are investigated by the

Organised Crime Unit, says policespokesperson Captain Finny Nimb.“This unit handles similar cases from

all over theWestern Cape,” she confirms.Nimb says reported cases come under

the police’s attention when crime-com-bating units conduct sting operations atbrothels or when the girls or NGOs laycharges.“Most of the girls come fromrural areas

or from the Eastern Cape. Cases wheregirls were brought in from Nigeria andThailand have also been reported. These

girls are usually attractive and young –between 18 and 22 years old,” Nimb says.“They, as well as their parents, are not

aware of the nature of the work they arecoming here to do.”She explains how the recruitment of

these girls usually take place. “Membersof the organisations – which are usuallyrun by Nigerians – befriend local girls,who then do the recruitment. When the(rural) girl realises what is happening,she is locked in and exposed to drugs.They approach girls innightclubs and aresometimes friends with the girls they re-cruit,” Nimb says.Wilma Peak, the social servicesmanag-

er of the Voortrekker Corridor Improve-ment District, echoes Nimb’s concernsabout women who fall into the trap.“There are so many girls – from rural

areas and also African countries such asNigeria and Cameroon – who are victims

of kidnapping and are enticed here withthe promise of a job,” she says.“When they arrive, the syndicate sup-

posedly allows them to live in an apart-ment for free and promise they will startworking soon. A short while later, thesyndicate insists that the person needs tostart paying rent,” Peak says.“Of course, the person does not work

and he or she will then be forced to eitherprostitute themselves or to act as a pimp.”Nimb say if a victim lays a criminal

charge of abduction or kidnapping, shewill be housed in a place of safety untilthe suspect is apprehended and appearsin court.“Thereafter the victims are helped by

NGOs to be reunited with their families,”she says.Nimb urges anyone with information

on such incidents to contact their nearestpolice station.“In the latest incident last month, three

foreigners were arrested in Bellville. Thegirl was 18 and from Hammanskraal.”

WYNBERG: RECORD CONVICTIONS PROVIDE MORE MOMENTUM FOR COPS

Heavy fines for sex workersMONIQUE DUVAL

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The Wynberg Magistrate’sCourt handed down stiffsentences for several prosti-

tutes found operating in Wyn-berg and Kenilworth.In a police report outlining sev-

eralmonths of undercover opera-tions, five women have beenfound guilty of prostitution.In the first case a prostitute

was fined R15 000 and received a10-year suspended sentence.The remaining women all re-

ceived suspended sentences andwere declared unfit to carry fire-arms.Wynberg Station commander

Brigadier Riaan Booysen saysthis is a record for the station.“The station has never had

such a successful conviction ratefor prostitution,” he says.Booysen explains following

concerns from residents, policeadopted a “no nonsense” ap-proach to prostitution.With many hours of investiga-

tion andmanpower used on thesecases, police hope they haveproved how serious they areabout prostitution.He says the impact of prostitu-

tion on the Wynberg precinct isimmense.In addition to these sentences,

Booysen says many of them havebeen ordered to complete com-munity service at the station.

“Should they not adhere to thecourt order or be caught sellingsex, they will go to jail,” hewarns.Last year, police took a fresh

approach by targeting the cli-ents. A register of vehicles seenpicking up prostitutes was keptand vehicle owners were traced.Many were visited by police in

the presence of their spouses andfamilies and told to refrain fromutilising the services of prosti-tutes.This, Booysen says, has left

many red-faced and led to a re-duction in prostitution.Community Police Forum

(CPF) chairperson JimmyYoungsays the have welcomed the sen-tences.He explains prostitution has

had the communities up in armsfor several years.In addition, Young says, links

have been established betweenprostitution and other crimessuch as the drug trade and theftout of motor vehicles.“In monitoring the men who

work with prostitutes policehave also arrested them for thesecrimes.This proves that prostitu-tion has an overall negative im-pact,” he says.The report says twomorewom-

en are still to appear in court oncharges of prostitution.V Share your thoughts on prostitution.Starting with the word “Post” SMS yourcomments to 32516. SMSes cost R1.

BUSTED: Five prostitutes operating in Kenilworth and Wynberg were found guilty in the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court.PHOTO: MONIQUE DUVAL


The City of Cape Town is inviting the public to comment on the revision of two of its policies,namely the Tree Policy (2002) and the City Parks Development Policy (2005).

In terms of section 17 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 of 2000,the public and interested parties or groups are given the opportunity to submit comments,recommendations and input to the municipality from 1 April 2014 up to and including30 April 2014.

Comments, recommendations and input may be submitted by:

• Fax: 086 576 0441• E-mail: [email protected]• Written Submission: Private Bag X298, Cape Town 8000 (For attention: City Parks)• Have your say page: www.capetown.gov.za/haveyoursay

The City’s Public Participation Unit will assist people who cannot read or write, people livingwith disabilities and people from other disadvantaged groups who are unable to submitwritten comments to have their comments, recommendations and input recorded andsubmitted to the City. Contact the following persons:

For general public participation:Frederick Venter at 021 400 1768 or [email protected]

For disadvantaged groups:Anele Viti at 021 400 1652 or [email protected]

The draft policies will be available for viewing at www.capetown.gov.za/haveyoursay, at allsubcouncil offices and at municipal libraries.

Direct enquires to City Parks Management at fax 086 576 0441 ore-mail [email protected].

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CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW: LOCAL PAIR TO REPRESENT

SA to make expogreen with envyIn Harmony with Nature is the theme forthis year’s South Africa exhibit at theRHS Chelsea Flower Show in London.The South African National Biodiversity

Institute (Sanbi) Kirstenbosch celebratessustainability as it is geared to respond tothe task that it has been mandated to do.The exhibitwill once againbe striving for

a gold medal at the 34th in its 39-year histo-ry of exhibiting.Designers David Davidson and Ray Hud-

son, who celebrate 21 years of creating theaward-winning displays, will be presentingyet another innovative exhibit.Davidson and Hudson have been tasked

with championing the exceptionally rich,life-sustaining biodiversity through explo-ration, conservation, sustainable use, ap-preciationandenjoyment for all SouthAfri-cans.Featuring South Africa’s rich natural bi-

odiversitywith its wealth of design inspira-tion, paired with the cultural diversity andarchitectural creativity of its people.This a unique tribute to Madiba and the

2014 exhibit is set to showhowconservationcan be achieved through a state of harmonybetween man and nature.Davidson says over the years their stand

in the Great Pavilion has been one of themost popular, drawing visitors from manycountries, many of whom travel to SouthAfrica as a result of seeing our floral herit-age. “There is a fascination with the plantsthat form part of our biosphere and an awein the magnificent views and habitats weare able to illustrate.“Showinghownature inspires newarchi-

tectural developments offers an unusualview to the thousands who visit the SouthAfrican stand,” he says.Farmers, landscapers and community

projects from all over the country provideplants for this prestigious display and takepride in contributing to what has alwaysbeen an award winning exhibit.The design is in linewith the SANBIman-

date, featuring vegetation from four natu-ral habitat types, integrated with outstand-ing examples of unique local architectureand other examples of bio-mimicry (nature-inspired design), specifically designed inharmony with Nature, the display showsthe creation of sustainable legacies throughthe transfer of ideas from biology to tech-nology.The display features dioramas of four dif-

ferent habitats which includes the En-chanted Forest habitat at Kirstenbosch isalso home to the newly constructed‘Boomslang’ (Tree snake) Centenary TreeCanopy Walkway.Designed to mimic the sinuous skeletal

frame of a snake, the walkway is more thanjust a traditional boardwalk structure. Like

a snake, itwinds anddips and is, in essence,a highly sophisticated bridge. Every part ofits complex skeletal design contributes vis-ually to its serpentine quality and structur-ally to the stability of the walkway.The display features the walkway and

plants of the forest understory, includingvarious species of Plectranthus, Clivia, Sc-adoxus and other forest floor-dwellingplantsThe Savanna habitat of Limpopo prov-

ince, with its mixed bushveld vegetation, isthe location of the Mapungubwe NationalPark and World Heritage Site. Its Interpre-tive Centre used modern developments instructural geometry along with an ancientconstruction technique to implement aunique and beautiful structure, authenti-cally rooted to its location and awardedWorld Building of the Year (2009). This dis-play features grassland vegetation includ-ingXerophyta, aloes and thorn trees aswellas a ‘bird’s nest’ hide.A contemporary fynbos garden will fea-

ture flora of the Cape Floral Kingdom. Fyn-bos being the collective term referring tothe uniquely diverse Cape Floral Region,this display features an exuberant mix ofsignature species including proteas, leuca-dendrons (cone bushes), restios, ericas andbulbous flowering plants.A representation of a pristine and fully

functional ecosystem, nestled in a moun-tain ravine habitat featuring Streptocar-pus, ferns, moss and other moisture-lovingplants.Ecosystem services are one of SouthAfri-

ca’s greatest assets. Its biodiversity rich-ness in termsof landscapes, ecosystemsandspecies provides goods and services such aspure water, grazing, fisheries, medicine,energy, food, pollination, carbon sinks andclean air. Sustaining intact and pristine ec-osystems. Theweb of natural life is vital forhuman wellbeing and the survival of theplanet.Showing theworld the SouthAfricanher-

itage is just one of the benefits of being atthe RHS Chelsea Flower Show which at-tracts over 150 000 visitors globally duringthe five days from May 20 to 24 in London.SANBI Director of Marketing Lihle

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AT HOME ON STAGE: The Cape Town International Convention Centre came alive with musicalnotes and live performances of the 15th annual Cape Town International Jazz Festival last week.The hallmark event saw performances by international stars such as Erykah Badu, Shakatakand Level 42, as well as local artists such as MiCasa, Jimmy Nevis and Abdullah Ibrahim. HereMiCasa’s J’something (left) and MoT performs on the Kippies Stage on Friday evening. PHOTO:NASIEF MANIE/PHOTO24

RONDEBOSCH: MORE VIGILANCE URGED AT FLATS

Burglaries:cops on alertASTRID FEBRUARIE

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Residents in apartment complexes arerunning the gauntlet of burglars andthis worrying factor is raising a red

flag for police.Rondebosch police raised concern over

the increase in burglaries at apartmentcomplexes in the past three weeks.

Warrant officer Lyndon Sisam confirmsthere has been a spike in burglaries in thelast month. “Most of the burglaries are atapartment complexes,” he says.

Burglars prey on their targets on Fridaysand Saturdays between 20:00 to 04:00.

“Tenants are allowing anyone into theapartment complexes without checking tosee who is calling. Safety gates are not beingused and most apartments from the secondfloor up do not have burglar bars,” he says.

Sisam adds that repairs to remote en-trance gates are not repaired timelesslywhich contributes to the break-ins.

He says most of the burglaries could havebeen prevented if the security devices wereused. With safety gates left unlocked,alarms not activated and windows left openfor fresh air it creates an environment foropportunistic crimes.

“Leaving valuable items in plain sightnear the window can (result in these being)easily ‘fished’ out with a piece of wire. Thiscan be avoided by simply closing your win-dow before going to bed.

“Your safety is more important thanfresh air,” Sisam warns.

Apartment complexes which have beentargeted by criminals are Oak Glen Court,Rose Court and Parkwood Flats in Rose-bank and Devonshire Hill and East BrookeFlats in Rondebosch.

Sisam says most residents are reluctantto call in suspicious behaviour for fear ofbeing a nuisance to police. “We encouragethe public to call in any suspicious activi-ties – whether it be vehicles or people,” hesays.

If apartments have to be accessed by in-

tercom system residents need to rememberif the caller is not for them they should notopen the door or gate.

Sisam says vigilance is the key in pre-venting crime.

“We urge the community to be vigilantand observant when returning home, espe-cially after dark. Please look out for suspi-cious vehicles and individuals and report itimmediately. Ensure that the basic safetymeasures are put in place. Activate youralarm when going out or set the outer pe-rimeter alarm when indoors,” he says.

Sisam adds that security at apartments isonly as good as the weakest measure.

“Negligence puts everyone in danger ofnot only losing property, but also a life. Analarm system is the first line of the defenceand should be used at all times.”

Shirley Aldum, manager of the Ronde-bosch Community Improvement District,says there were no incidents for the periodMonday 24 March to Sunday 30 March; onlyone theft out of a motor vehicle in SandownRoad has been reported last week.

“Our RCID hub plays an important roleand residents regularly phone in to reportsuspicious characters and behaviour whichis followed up immediately and feedbackgiven to the residents,” she says.

Aldum says residents cannot afford to be-come complacent and should ensure thattheir basic security measures like alarmsand beams are activated at all times.

”Our staff are warn resident to not let an-yone in their home no matter how convinc-ing they are as well as not to give any per-sonal details over the telephone to anyone,”she says.

Aldum says if the RCID hub controllerfails to give the residents feedback theyshould contact her on (021) 689 6423 as thisis a very important aspect of the Hub’s serv-ice to the RCID community.V Body corporates are advised to make use of the10-minute safety talk done by the sector managersat their body corporate monthly meeting. To arrangea talk regarding safety contact Warrant Officer Lyn-don Sisam on 089 894 1446.


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A community improvement districtcompany in Claremont has imple-mented a programme which entails

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the Claremont Improvement District Com-pany, says after the consistent and heavyrains a fewweeks ago the drains on the cor-ners of Campground and Main roads wereflooded.“That morning our cleansing team found

a large batch of pamphlets dumped in theCampground Road drain causing a block-age,” he says.“It took the team twohours to unblock the

drain and that section of the road had to beclosed off while the clearing up process wasin progress.”Kerbelker says one of their staffmembers

contacted the store manager to whom thepamphlets belonged and he was very disap-pointed to hear that the pamphlets promot-ing the retail store had been dumped in thedrains.The CIDC cleansing team regularly

drives around to check if there is any flood-ing in the area.Kerbelker says the drain system would

normally cope as it was planned for a fiveto 10-year occurrence, but the rains were so

heavy in April last year that it flooded theboulevard.“The older part of Claremont, which had

a stormwater systemdesigned for a residen-tial community, is more susceptible toflooding.However, the old drain systemcanalso cause the floods, as can dumping in thedrains and not cleaning it properly.”Kerbelker says when there are blockages

on the streets then the businesses can be af-fected as pedestrian customers will not becomfortable walking the streets. Also, hepoints out, a car with newer electronicsdriving through the flood can cut out.“It took lots of time for us to clean out the

drains as we have to do it every time to en-sure we don’t get floods.”He says it is natural during seasonal

changes for leaves to be shed, but that peo-ple also litter which clogs up the stormwa-ter drains, thereby “affecting the mobilityof pedestrian and vehicular traffic”.He says the team is comfortable with

their cleaning programme, but says flood-ing occurs when the system design is notcoping with unseasonal rainfall, as it is nota regular occurrence, and owing to grossnegligence of pamphlet distributors.“Our fortnightly clean-up of drains deal

with operating the stormwater drains inClaremont during autumn and winter.”Kerbelker says when vagrants are forag-

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may use this as reference), be signed, accompanied by a comprehensive CV, the names of 3 referees and certified copies

of ID, driver’s licence and qualification/s. A separate application form must be completed for each post. Applications

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advertisement. No late, faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted. CV’s will not be returned. Excess personnel will

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within 3 months of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. It will be expected of candidates to

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PEDDLING: RAISING FUNDS

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A group of local cycliststarted an initiative called“Riding the Forgotten

Highway” in an effort to raisefunds for a unregistered pre-school in thehope that the fundswill assist them in becomingregistered.The cyclists – three fromPine-

landsandone fromObservatory– will cycle from Tulbagh toKimberly for 1000km over ninedays on the historic, untarredforgotten highway to raise thefunds for the school which issupported by Ikamva Labantu.The group will start with a

short prologue ride onFriday 25April, from Wolseley.Their first full day of riding

will, however, be onSaturday 26April.Donovan Will, one of the cy-

clists, says they are hoping toraise R50 000 to help the pre-school become registered.“I think it’s important to me

to continually look for challeng-es that push my limits, as wellas ways to inspire myself andother people. I’ve also alwayswanted to findways to give backto the community; Riding TheForgotten Highway offers all ofthese things,” he says.The fundswill also go towards

teacher training, through Ikam-va’s teacher and principalworkshops, basic teaching andart supplies, other essentialslike mattresses, chairs, tables,cutlery and crockery.Nadine Christians, communi-

cations co-ordinator for IkamvaLabantu, says currently over1400 pre-schools in the provinceare not registered and not eligi-ble for a government subsidy.“Most of these pre-schools are

found in informal settlementswith no proper built facility tohouse children from the poorestcommunities,” she says.Christians says they do not

meet strict criteria set by theDepartment of Social Develop-ment to become registered.“Many of the principals andpractitioners who take care ofthe most vulnerable in our soci-ety do so on a meagre budgetand ask parents very little byway of pre-school fees. Manyhave either no or limited skillsto educate these children, but doso nonetheless because of thegreat need in their communi-ties,” she says.Once a pre-school is regis-

tered it becomes eligible for agovernment subsidy, she adds.Will and Chris Nuttall, one of

the members of the group, hadbeen discussing endurance cy-

cling races in South Africa andwanted to take part in an epicadventure that pushed theirphysical limits. “As the cost ofthese events is so high I startedlooking for long off-road routeswe could cycle on our own andafter surfing the internet for the‘longest gravel road in SouthAf-rica’ it essentially ledme to ‘TheForgotten Highway’. We knewwe could use exposure from theride to raise funds for a goodcause, and that’s where IkamvaLabantu comes in.”Will says the group of cyclists

partnered up with Ikamva La-bantu, an NGO that is doingamazing work in early child-hood development in the town-ships. Alongwith the communi-ty, they selected Nqabisa, a pre-school situated in Khayelitsha,as their first beneficiary.Nuttall says taking part in the

fundraiser is important to himbecause it’s a chance to giveback and make a difference insomebody else life. “I want tomake a difference in someoneelse’s life instead of just goingthrough life day by daywantingto do something and make a dif-ference, but never really doinganything. It also just showsthere is always something wecan do,” he says.The other riders are Jack

Thonissen and MartinOdendaal.Will says none of them took

cycling up as a serious sport, be-fore deciding to take on thischallenge. “This will be by farthe most gruelling cycling chal-lenge we have faced. None of ushas taken part in this form offundraising campaign before,”he says.Riding The Forgotten High-

way is about sharing a freedomand camaraderie difficult tofind in today’s world of tarredroads and cellphones,where lifeis geared towards being fasterand easier, Will says.“It’s about taking the route

less travelled and hopefully get-ting a glimpse of the difficultiesof long distance travel beforetrains, cars and aeroplanes.“And it’s about giving back to

those who, like this old high-way, have been largely exclud-ed from the technological andeconomic advancements of thelast 150 years,” he says.The group is planning to

make Riding The ForgottenHighwayanannual event and toopen it up tomore riders in 2015.“The fundraising initiative hasbeen endorsed by the provincialDepartment of Social Develop-ment,” Will adds.V Visit https://www.backabud-dy.co.za/riding-the-forgotten-highway.

CYCLING FOR EDUCATION: From left are Jack Thonissen, Chris Nuttall and Donovan Will at the top of Nieuwoudts Passin the Cederberg during a training ride. Not pictured is Martin Odendaal. PHOTO:SUPPLIED

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Saturday 5 April

V Rosebank: Huis Lückhoff will have a bazaarfrom 09:00. There will be a tea garden,vegetable market, food, cake, hand crafts,clothes, books, white elephant items, jumpingcastle for kids and music and many more. Formore information phone (021) 689 3612.

V Rondebosch: Western Cape Fuchsia Societymeets on the first Saturday of each month at14:00 in St Thomas Church hall on CampgroundRondebosch. April’s workshop is entitled CuttingChaos – a handson practical demonstrationand class where everyone will plant up one ortwo cuttings under guidance of Joy Kessler.Visitors are most welcome. For further information phone Lesley on 072 017 2106 or Janice082 464 5649.

Rondebosch: Parkrun will be held everySaturday at the Rondebosch Common on cornerof Park Road and Sawkins Avenue in Rondebosch at 8:00. It is a 5km fun run or walk heldall over the world at the same time everySaturday morning. Entry is free and everyone iswelcome to join in this initiative including thedogs, cats and children. Parkrun aims to getthe community fit and active in a fun way.Register onceoff at www.parkrun.co.za. Formore information phone Roger on083 651 0464 or rondeboschcommonof[email protected].

V Newlands: The Friends of Lion’s Head willhost a moderate hike of Rhodes Memorial andNewlands Forest from 08:30 until 13:00. Thegroup will meet at Newlands Forest car park.For more information phone Ralph Rosemann

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Sunday 6 April

V Rosebank: Pianist Victor Tichart presents thesecond in his lecturerecital series Clara had bighands at 17:30 at Chisholm Recital Room, SACollege of Music. Tickets cost R80. For moreinformation or to book your place phone072 969 7297.

Thursday 10 April

V Rondebosch: The Technology, Entertainmentand Design Club will host an event at Westerford High School, followed by an exuberantflashmob performed by the staff and pupils.The Westerford TEDx event is themed Paths ofLight. The aim is to highlight to the audience,

made up of mainly Westerford pupils andteachers, the many varied paths to a world fullof possibilities as well as to strive to conveythe practical side of sustainable lighter living.For more information on the event visitwww.tedxwesterfordhighschool.com.

Saturday 12 April

V Newlands: Paul Tichmann of Iziko Museumswill present a talk, titled Who built CapeTown?, at the Atheneum from 14:45. Ticketscost R35 and includes refreshments. For moreinformation contact Ann on (021) 689 1124.

V Rosebank: The forthcoming exhibition at UCTIrma Stern Museum by Jackie GriffinJonestitled Story of an African Farm which will untilFriday 2 May. All the paintings on this exhibi

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Tuesday 29 April

V Pinelands: The Cancer Association of SouthAfrica in partnership with Life Healthcare willlaunching a Cancer Support Group for all cancersurvivors and their families. The first meetingwill be held from 17:3019:00 at Life VincentPallotti Conference Room, Pinelands. Our guestspeaker Sister Benita Duckitt will be speakingon debunking the myths of cancer. Refreshments will be served. For more informationcontact Jennilee Hey on (021) 689 5347.

THEATRICAL: In respect of the 100thanniversary of thebeginning of theFirst World War thisyear Westerford HighSchool’s theatricalproduction was thehistorical comedydrama and musicalOh, What a LovelyWar. The play, written by Joan Littlewood, presents a critique of war and itspointlessness. Thecast, made up of pupils, held their firstnight on Monday 17March. Pupils Christopher Tonkin andYuri BehariLeak onstage during theplay, which runs untilWednesday 19March. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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PEOPLE'S POST | CLAREMONT | RONDEBOSCHThursday, 3 April 2014 SPORT 11

TRAPPED: Schotschekloof Walmers RFC’s Milroy Isaacs (centre) is wrapped up by SaldanhaRFC players Moreice Reeda (left) and Wesley van Rooy during the Community Challenge Platefinal at City Park in Athlone on Saturday. Saldanha won 2221. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS

Women runnerstake to the streetsLIAM MOSES

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Nearly 20 000 women are expected toline-up for the start of the Cape Townleg of the Spar Women’s Race Grand

Prix series on Sunday 6 April.The race, Cape Town’s largest women’s

event, will see participants run or walk ei-ther 10km or 5km in the surrounds of GreenPoint.Women of all ages, shapes, sizes and fit-

ness levels are welcomed and encouraged toparticipate in the race.Besides the more than R58 000 worth of

prizes, there will be plenty of lucky drawprizes for those who stay for the prizegivingafter the race, where live entertainmentwillbe on stage.The main lucky draw prize is R18 000 in

Spar vouchers. The first 21 000 finishers willearn a Spar Women’s Challenge medal.Participants will once again hold chil-

dren’s smiles close to heart – Spar WesternCapehas announced thatR4 fromeach entrywill be donated to Operation Smile SouthAfrica.Both the 10km and 5km races start next to

the Greenpoint Track in Fritz SonnenbergRoad and finish on the Cape Town Stadiumforecourt. The 10km starts at 07:30 and the5km at 08:00.In-store entries have closed, but you can

still enter online at www.spar.co.za at a costof R75.The first 21 000 entrants to collect their

race numbers at Cape Town Stadium, theregistration venue, will receive a free t-shirtand goody bag.Registration takes place on the tomorrow

(Friday 4 April) from 08:00 until 19:00; andfrom 08:00 to 17:00 on Saturday. Late entriescost R85 andwill be taken at the registrationvenue on Friday.V For more information phone Western Province Ath-letics on 087 700 8264.

Beach break for Biddlecomb pairLIAM MOSES

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A father and son duohave plans to carvetheir way throughthe opposition whenthey articipate in theSouth African Long-board Surfing Asso-ciation NationalChampionships laterthis month.Plumstead resi-

dents Bobby (44) andJoshua (12) Biddle-combe were both se-lected to representthe Southern CapeLongboarding Asso-ciation after im-pressing in trials atBig Bay in March.Bobby will be par-

ticipating in themas-ters category, whilehis son will competein the under-14 divi-sion.Although the Bid-

dlecombes will becompeting in one ofthe oldest and young-est divisions, Bobbysays they will be go-ing for gold.“It’s always social when you get to my age

group, but when you’re paddling out in yourheat it’s a dog-eat-dog war out there,” hesays.“There are no niceties in it – you have to

catch four waves with two scores to count,so it’s highly competitive. We don’t go therejust to give it a bash. I’m trying to get Joshto see the competitive side to it, because hevery relaxed; he is competitive but he justneeds a spark to ignite him.”Although they are from Cape Town, the

Biddlecombes chose to represent the South-ern Cape due to a family connection.Bobby has been surfing since the age 13,

while Joshua took up the sport recently.The Wescott Primary School pupil has

quickly become addicted to the sport and be-lieves he could soon eclipse his father as thebest surfer in the family.“When I’m on bigwaves it gets very scary,

but on the small waves I overtake my fa-ther,” he says.“I love surfing because I like being in the

water and the way I feel when I surf; I feel

relaxed.”Joshua also excels at volleyball and repre-

sented the Western Province under-13 sidelast year.He says he is looking forward to having

his father cheer him on as he pushes for amedal at the tournament.“When I found out, I was very excited be-

cause I have never been in a competition ex-cept when competed in a school competi-tion,” Joshua says.“I am a bit nervous ahead of the national

championships, because I don’t know thecompetition and I have never surfed in thearea before. I feel confident, but not asmuchbecause I’m not that fit.”The duo have started working on their fit-

ness aheadof the tournament, startinganewexercise regiment which includes crunches,push ups and jogging, as well as surfing atleast three times a week.The South African Longboard Champion-

ships with take place at Seal Point in CapeSt Francis from Sunday 27 April to Sunday4 May.

SURF’S UP: Plumstead’s Joshua (left) and Bobby Biddlecombe will represent the Southern Cape Longboarding Association at the South AfricanLongboard Surfing Association national championships later this month.

PHOTO: SUPPLIED

ON TOP: Cape Town Cricket Club celebrates after winning the WPCA 1A League at HEBoon Wallace Oval in Plumstead on Saturday 29 March. PHOTO: PETER HEEGER/GALLO IMAGES

NECK AND NECK: SACS player Matthew Bereetzke and Grey College’s Jose Smith battlefor possession in a Nomads Hockey Festival match at Wynberg Boys’ High School onSaturday. The game finished with scores tied at 11. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS

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Sea Point swimmer conquers Arctic watersLIAM MOSES

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A determined Sea Point swimmer recentlyproved that the Arctic Circle’s frozen waterswere no match for her.

Cecilia Schutte took part in the WinterSwimming World Championships in Rov-aniemi, Finland late last month and re-turned with a silver medal despite facingseveral challenges.

“I didn’t expect to get a medal because Ihad a shoulder injury, which was not relatedto swimming, and have only been trainingfor two months. I wasn’t fully prepared,” shesays.

“I was very chuffed because I wasn’t ex-pecting it at all; it was a bonus.”

Schutte is an experienced marathon andice swimmer, with several records underher belt. She qualified for the World Champi-onships based on her previous accolades.

She started ice swimming at the Speedo

Ice Swim in Fraserburg in 2011 and becamethe first woman inducted to the Internation-al Ice Swimming Association.

Schutte set two records last year when shebecame the first woman to swim aroundRobben Island twice and the first person toswim around the island three times.

She also holds the record for swimming anice mile at high altitude, after diving into mi-nus 2°C water above 3000m at Lesotho’s Afri-Ski resort.

Her experience meant that the freezing-1.5°C water was not the toughest part of therace.

“You know you are going to feel pain whenyou’re doing extreme cold water swimming;it’s very much a mind thing. Your mindneeds to tell your body it’s okay,” she says.

“But 450m was a new distance for me. Asa marathon swimmer, you have time to getinto your rhythm. In the 450m you just getin and it’s over; it was very intense so Icouldn’t get into my rhythm.”

The World Championships took place ina river. Two days later Schutte completedanother ice swim, covering almost 1.8km inanother part of the Arctic Circle in Norway.

Schutte uses most of her swims to raiseawareness and funds for projects at chari-ties and underprivileged schools.

She regards it is her duty to use her abili-ties for a good cause.

“When you dedicate yourself on a course– like in life – you can’t just give up,” shesays.

“It challenges me; the current, weatherand cold water is symbolic of the challengeswe face in life. When you face challenges inlife, you can’t just give up. I want to inspirepeople to break through their own challeng-es. When I do talks at schools, it’s inspira-tional to see a child come up to me and saythey can overcome a obstacle at home be-cause of what I have done.”

Schutte also works as a motivationalspeaker and community worker.

ICE COLD: Sea Point’s Cecilia Schutte won a silvermedal at the Winter Swimming World Championships in Finland last month. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Hammies close in on quartersLIAM MOSES

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Hamiltons RFC are a single victoryaway from securing an easier routeto the final of the Community Cup.

The Green Point side have notched upcomprehensive victories in their threeGroup D games thus far and will seal firstplace with another victory against Rusten-berg Impala (Leopards) on Saturday.

The two sides are currently tied on 15points each, with Hamiltons leading thestandings thanks to their greater pointsdifference. The eventual group winnerwill face the runners-up in Group C, whilethe second-placed side will face the win-ners of the group.

Hamiltons coach Anton Moolman saysvictory is important, but for a completelydifferent reason. “It’s important that wekeep on winning from a confidence per-spective and for the self-believe of the play-ers,” he says.

“You want them to carry on believing inwhat you are trying to achieve. For me, themost important thing is not who we facein the next round, but about being the bestwe can be. If we continue doing what wehave been doing the results will come.”

Hammies kicked off their inauguralCommunity Cup campaign with a hefty48-9 win over Sishen (Griquas) on Saturday15 March in Green Point, scoring seventries, five conversions and a penalty. Theyconceded just three penalties.

South Africa’s oldest rugby club securedan equally impressive win in their next fix-ture against Wesbank (Boland) in Malmes-bury on Saturday 22 March.

Hamiltons ran in seven tries, convertedtwice and goaled a penalty, while conced-ing just a converted try and a penalty towin 41-12.

The most recent fixture was Hamiltons’most impressive. They scored 10 tries andeight conversions, while conceding twotries and a conversion, to beat Shumba Fer-ros (Pumas) 66-12 at the Stephen Oval inGreen Point.

Moolman says his side will be looking totreat the fixture against Impala like anyother, despite the high stakes.

“Impala were the top seed in the group

before the tournament; both (teams) haveall to play for to secure a easier route inthe draw. But we are just going to go thereand do what we do to carry on progress-ing,” he says.

“It’s all about ensuring we hit our strapsby Easter Weekend, when the knockoutrounds start. We will look to just take itgame by game from here.”

Roses United (Boland) currently leadGroup C on 13 points while Centurion(Bulls) hold second on 12 points.

The Boland side can seal first place witha bonus point victory against Noordelikes(Limpopo).

Centurion will be looking to claim fivepoints against Brakpan (Falcons), if theRoses slip up.

PILE UP: Hamiltons RFC’s Gareth Rowe (left) puts in a big hit during a Community Cup matchagainst Shumba Ferros in Green Point on Saturday. Hammies were 6612 victors.PHOTO: RASHIEDISAACS

DRAGGED DOWN: Hamiltons RFC wing Terry Jacobs (left) is tackled by Bernard Janse van Rensbergof Shumba Ferros RFC in a Community Cup match in Green Point on Saturday. Hamiltons won6612. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS

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