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Drifters blamed for crimeTARRENLEE HABELGAARN

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Fingers are being pointed at vagrants fora spate of burglaries and muggings inManenberg.

Commuters say they are forced to findtheir way through a maze of sleeping peoplenear Nyanga Junction every morning, andare demanding that the City of Cape Town’sDisplaced People’s Unit step in and help thehomeless get off the street.Manenberg police spokesperson Lieuten-

ant Ian Bennett confirms the station fre-quently receives complaints from businessowners or the community asking them to as-sist with the removal of suspicious charac-ters sleeping in front of their premises or thestation after dark.“While vagrancy is not a policing issue,

the increase of robberies in and around theprecinct is,” he says.“Regular patrols around hotspots such as

the junction and Klipfontein Road are beingfocused on to discourage opportunists.”Whilenot all of thevagrantswhocrawlun-

der their covers in front of the station arecriminals, Manenberg Community and resi-dent Ashley Jacobs says there is a “definitelink” between vagrancy and muggings.“These opportunistic crimes take place in

the early hours of the morning,” he says.“Most of the individuals sleeping in front ofthe station are gone in themorning andnoneare seen during the day.”Manenberg resident and street committee

member Andre Moses says some of theircommunity crime fighters refuse to patrolthis area as they believe the City should stepin to eradicate the problem.Moses, has lived in the area for years and

insists that residents are appealing for alter-native accommodation or social develop-ment intervention to alleviate vagrancy andloitering in the neighbourhood.“Removing them while sleeping is only a

temporary solution. We need to get them offthe street and provide them with work forit to be a long-term solution,” he says.Business owner Rashied Amien says he is

fed-up of “having to clean up after someoneelse”.“Even if the people sleeping in front of the

store are gone in the morning I still have toclean up the papers, dirt and faeces left infront of my store. It is not inviting for cus-

tomers to enter. There is such a mess andmy doorstep reeks of urine,” he says.“I have compassion for people’s circum-

stances but I am a business owner and mystore provides for my family. If businessisn’t good, I don’t have enoughmoney to paythe bills.”Businessman Mohamed Cassiem says he

has forked out R3000 since the beginning ofthe year to increase security at his store. “Ihad to add burglar bars and fix my alarm tomake suremy property is secure. I have hadtwo break-ins this year already and al-

though they didn’t get away with much, Ihad to replace windows. It all costs money,”he says.“I think the vagrancy has played a role in

the number of break-ins. Even if it is not justthem who are committing the crimes, theirpresence is inviting elements into the area.It is also a safety risk for them because theycan be targeted.”Cassiem says two homeless people who he

has come to know were recently beaten androbbed.“Vagrancy is a safety concern not only to

commuters and business owners but also forthe squatters themselves. Their safety andhealth is at risk; theyneed to be in a shelter.”Social development mayco member Su-

zette Little advises business owners and res-idents to lodge a formal complaint withcouncil.“I will then get Law Enforcement to re-

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Vagrants squatting on an open piece of land in Manenberg are being blamed for the increased muggings taking place along that route.PHOTO: TARRENLEE HABELGAARN

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BRAIN BASED EDUCATION

Breaking down art of learningMONIQUE DUVAL

@monique_duval

What does a crocodile, an elephant anda chief executive have in common?According to Gavin Keller they all

have a role to play in how young children andteenagers process information.Keller, princi-pal of Sun Valley Primary School, uses threesimple yet complex anecdotes to explain theconcept of brain based education. Passionateabout education and equipping children to besuccessful in their studies, Keller has attend-ed international conferences on the conceptand has adapted it at Sun Valley.He explains while social issues, poverty,

rising crime levels and abuse all have a nega-tive impact on communities, they also play amajor role in how children process informa-tion resulting in a negative impact on theirability to learn.

Brain based teachingHe says the term is often criticised as earli-

er teaching methods were all brain-based.Keller says the difference is since the crea-

tion of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)machines, scientists have been able to watcha healthy human brain learn through a ma-chine. “It was only used in education in thelate 1990s and the first textbook in 2000 onhowthe human brain actually learns. From this,wehavebeenable to trackhow thebrainproc-esses information,” he says.Keller says in his day (1970s) teachers were

taught on how various animals processed in-formation and philosophies on teaching werebuilt on this. But now, thanks to the machineand advances in neuroscience, teachers cansee that the human brain processes informa-tion differently.“We need to get information into the pre-

frontal cortex of the brain.” Or what he calls

the “chief executive of our bodies”.The “chief executive” handles the work-

ing memory which is required for mathsand reading, impulse control, flexibility,empathy and time management. “All theessential thingsweneed in school to be suc-cessful”. He says this part of the brain isaccessed only once two other levels orbrains have been accessed.

Survival brainThe survival brain is represented by a

crocodile. In order to learn a child will firsthave to feel safe. If not, the child will with-draw into themselves – like the thick skinof a crocodile. “The human brain doesn’tallow data to move to the prefrontal cortexif a person does not feel safe.”With several schools on the Cape Flats

caught in the crossfire between rivalgangs, Keller says schools in these areashave a difficult task.During final exams last year, police offi-

cers in Kewtown, Manenberg and HanoverPark could be seen conducting extra pa-trols to ensure children got safely to school.At Hillwood Primary School in LavenderHill, teachers and children were threaten-ed by gun-wielding gangsters who gainedentry to the school grounds.Keller explains the brains of children

who find themselves in these situationswill “switch off” as surviving these inci-dents takes priority.“When you walk to school and there are

bullets flying or come from a home wherethere is abuse, that brain cannot learn.”In addition, he says, the provincial edu-

cation department publishes the results ofliteracy and numeracy tests and compari-sons between schools are made.“You cannot compare because the brains

are in different stages of processing.”

Elephant brainLike adults, children need to feel like they

belong. Keller describes the next brain,namely emotional brain, as an elephant.Here, he explains, the brain produces neu-

ro transmitters which will help store data.If a child feels they do not belong, themessa-ges will not be carried and it can preventlearning.“If I am in a gang environment, the croco-

dile brain will send a message to the ele-phant brain to say I am not safe and the neu-ro transmitters will produce cortisol. Itsends all the brain power to the crocodilebrain and all I am doing is surviving.”This part of the brain, he explains, only

reads the eyes of the face. For this reason itis important that teachersmake eye contact.At Keller’s school, teachers start the day

by asking children to rate how they feel ona scale of one to four. This gives teachers anindication of what stage the child’s brain isin. “If we see the child is not ready to learnthey are sent to a counsellor for help.”Nurturing the elephant brain, Keller ex-

plains, is vital to learning as once this partof the brain is accessed and reassured, youcan reach the prefrontal cortex.

ExecutionThe one advantage of brain-based teach-

ing is barely any additional resources areneeded. What is needed is commitment andbuy-in from teachers and school staff.Fromcommunication to discipline, school

management always needs to keep to thefundamentals of brain-based education.The school focuses on sending positive

messages from the start to accommodate theemotional brain. “Oftenwhenwe see teenag-ers misbehaving, they appear bewilderedlike elephants. Saying something positivecan help calm the elephant.”

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VYGIESKRAAL

‘Empty promises’TARRENLEE HABELGAARN

@LeeLaVidaLoca

Service delivery was at the heart of resi-dents’ frustration on a walkabout con-ducted by concerned residents and

community workers last week.They visited residents in Vygieskraal,

who said they have had enough of substanceabuse and lack of water and electricity pla-guing their community.Norma Johnson says it is unacceptable

and unhygienic for council to expect the en-tire settlement to make use of one tap.“Ever since we moved in, here has only

beenone tap. Ifwewant towash, dowashing,

cook or just wash our hand it all has to bedone at that one tap,” she fumes.“We live worse than rats in this place and

now we are finally going to see promises ofa better life materialise.”Belgravia residents, however, are against

the development of Vygieskraal informalsettlement and are demanding answers.Gloria Lawson says residents were not

consulted and were promised a civic centreand recreational facilities on the landwherethe settlement is currently situated.“We were never consulted during this

process and many residents are against thedevelopment of the informal settlement.Drugs, anti-social behaviour, health [wor-

ries] and crime are only some of the con-cerns we have.”Community worker Sandra Plaatjies says

shebeens trading until the early hours of themorning is another big concern for resi-dents.Ward councillor Magedien Davids says a

meeting between community leaders, resi-dents and the City are scheduled for thismonth to discuss concerns.“I will be meeting with the relevant par-

ties to discuss their grievances and come toan agreement to satisfy all relevant roleplayers. We will tackle their concerns in amanner thatmeets the objectives of both thecommunity and officials,” says Davids.

Shackdwellers and neighbouring residents of Belgravia are not seeing eye to eye on the future of Vygieskraal informal settlement.PHOTO: TARRENLEE HABELGAARN

Job scam alertThe public has been cautioned by councilagainst falling for scams purporting to offerjobs with the City.An apparent conman is charging resi-

dents interested in becoming firefightersR200 to register for training and job place-ment opportunities.The City’s Fire and Rescue Service has

been alerted to a post on a social media site,advertising for fire training and job place-ment/in-service training, says Safety andSecurity executive director Richard Bos-man.“When a staff member made contact with

the person whose details were provided inthe post, he was told he needed amatric cer-tificate and identity document.”According to Bosman the staff member

was also informed to send a text message tothenumberprovided so that bankingdetailscould be provided outlining where he need-ed to “deposit the R200 registration fee”.This is not the first time the City’s Safety

and Security Directorate has been used byscammers, Bosman says.“About a year ago, we also became aware

of another scam involving Cape Town Traf-fic Services. It is sad that scam artists areexploiting people’s desperation for jobs inthis manner.”Anyone who may have paid over money

to this particular individual is urged to reg-ister a case with the police, Bosman says,adding the City doesn’t charge anyone a feeto apply or be considered for a position.

Arrested aftergirl (11) diesAn 11-year-old girl was killed after being hitby a car on Sunday 15 February metres awayfrom her home.According to a police report, the victim was

crossing the road when she was hit by an on-coming car.Manenberg police spokesperson Lieutenant

Ian Bennett confirms an arrest has beenmade.“Police and emergency services reported to

the scene, but the victim died on her way tothe hospital. The driver of the car is a 34-year-old mechanic who was test driving the vehiclewhen the incident occurred,” he says.The suspect was arrested and a case of reck-

less and negligent driving is being investigat-ed.Bennett says the driver tested negative for

alcohol and appeared in Athlone Magistrate’sCourt on Monday morning.


Ready to take on the worldTARRENLEE HABELGAARN

@LeeLaVidaloca

A three-week workshop has provided 20young adults with a better understand-ing of their role in the workplace.These candidates, from different back-

grounds and communities,were selectedthrough an interviewing process to takepart in a work readiness programme forunemployed youth.Reality Learning SA managing mem-

ber Bernadette Duddy said the pro-gramme aimed to assist the youth withunderstanding and developing skills tohelp assist with aspects such as inter-views, conflict and time management.“Unemployment is a big problem

among the youth and we wanted to cre-ate a workshop that would help prepareyoung people interested in finding em-ployment,” she says.“The programme was geared at help-

ing young people understand their per-sonality and how to interact with otherswith different personality types. In addi-tion, the programme touched on basicbusiness etiquette, how to greet, interactwith colleagues and superiors, and howto correspond in an effective manner.”Candidates were also taught skills to

help them with administrative work,how tomanage conflict in theworkplace,the importance of managing your timeeffectively and efficiently as well as howto build a rapport with customers overthe telephone and to increase sales suc-cess.Lincoln Petersen (24) said the pro-

gramme not only helped him with skillsto communicate in the workplace, butskills he could apply to his daily life.“It was such a good experience. What

I’ve learned during these three weeks Ican apply to my daily life as well as theworkplace. I’ve learned skills and ethicsI feel will help me when applying to mynext job. Having the knowledge for smallthings such as how to dress and good ad-min skills are things I now know canmake a big difference.”Robyn-Lee Kock (23) said she is more

confident and ready to take on the worldof work.“I’ve never had a permanent job. I

want to work, but no one has been will-ing to giveme a chance. This programmehas taught me skills that will help mespeak up in an interview and highlightwhat I am able to do.”V For more information on the programme visitwww. Realitylearningsa.co.za.

There is a new group of young adults ready to take on the world of work aftercompleting a work readiness programme this month. PHOTO: TARRENLEE HABELGAARN

RONDEBOSCH EAST

School fight takes a turnROWENA HENDRICKS

@roxyh28

The aftermath of an attack on two pupilsof Windsor High School in RondeboschEast, allegedly by a group of matric pu-

pils of the same school, has taken a turn.The victims have both been suspended

and are now awaiting a disciplinary hear-ing.The two pupils, in Grade 11 and Grade 9

respectively, were apparently attacked andbeatenupby thematrics at schoolmore thana week ago.They sustained multiple injuries, while

the motive for the attack remains unclear.The mother of one of the victims says the

attack was “premeditated”. She says herGrade 11 son had received intimidatingSMSes from one of his alleged attackers theday prior to the incident.“We feel hopeless because the school and

police refuse to listen to our side of the sto-ry,” she says.Sheadds the “principal and school govern-

ing body took no action against the matricboys, and are now implying her son is theculprit”.The mother alleges after being refused

three times by the police to lay a criminalcharge against her son’s attackers, the fami-lies of the two victims have now consultedwith a lawyer to address thematter with theschool’s governing body.Both boys’ parents and the lawyer have

confirmed they have copies of a video re-cording of the fight that is in circulation.“Yet, the school is not even considering

taking any action against the matrics, whilemy son and the other victim is still missingout on valuable schooling,” says themother.She says the video was recorded by a fel-

low pupil who does notwant to be named outof fear of being victimised.Windsor High School principal Mark

Wildschut refused to comment. In an emailresponse he referred all media enquiries re-garding the incident to the provincial educa-tion department (WCED).According to Paddy Attwell, director of

communication of the WCED, the schoolprincipal has submitted “a full report onhow the school dealt with the incident”.He says the parents of all the pupils in-

volved, as well as ambulance services, po-lice,WCED’s district officers, school govern-ing body chairperson and Safe Schools werecontacted “in line with procedure”.

Attwell says the police advised parents tolay criminal charges, after which they “in-terviewed all of those allegedly involved”.He says a school psychologist was at handto provide counselling, as required.“The principal called an assembly after

the break to remind pupils of the school’scode of conduct.”The school also launched an investigation

in line with its code of conduct.As a precaution the school suspended the

pupils allegedly involved until a disciplina-ry hearing, which was initially scheduledfor Thursday 12 February but some of theparents requested that it be postponed, saysAttwell.“The principal has emphasised that the

school is not presuming the guilt or inno-cence of any pupil allegedly involved. Thedisciplinary hearing will determine thefacts.“In terms of procedure, schools investi-

gate cases of serious misconduct in terms oftheir code of conduct.”Attwell says the school has fully briefed

Lansdowne Police Station commander re-garding the incident.He says the school can refer it to the educa-

tion department if they wish to recommend

further action be taken.“This is a seriousmatter, but an extremely

messy one at that. I was consulted by thefamilies of the two boys and still need to takemy own notes regarding the incident,” saysShaheid Schrueder, a lawyer.He says the parents have asked for the

postponement of the hearing, but no laterdate has been set.Schruederadded that the two boys are still

being victimised by their alleged attackers.The Grade 9 pupil’s sister, a matric pupil

at the same school, has also beenmissing outon school in fear of being victimised by thegroup of matrics.“There is no way my son can ever go back

there. I don’t even know where to begin tolook for another school or college for mychild. After almost two weeks, I am still abundle of nerves,” says the Grade 11 pupil’smother.A request for comment was sent to both

the Lansdowne police spokesperson, consta-ble Nkululeko Mnyaka, as well as Lieuten-ant Colonel Andrè Traut, of the provincialpolice corporate communication depart-ment.They are yet to respond to the allegations

regarding the police.

PEOPLE'S POST | ATHLONETuesday, 17 February 2015 NEWS 5BELGRAVIA

Park upgrade plan welcomedTARRENLEE HABELGAARN

@LeeLaVidaLoca

Better recreational facilities are on thecards for Belgravia’s youth.Whether soccer, hockey or just an

afternoon stroll in the park is what you de-sire, the upgrade will cater for your needs.New floodlights, astro-turf and a spruced-

up park are what young people in Belgraviacan look forward to by the end of the finan-cial year. The upgrade to the facility will becomplete by the end of the year and willsport new brightly painted equipment, fen-cing, a herb garden and extra lighting.The upgrade comes after numerous re-

quests were sent to ward councillor Maga-dienDavids tomakemore recreational facil-ities available to be utilised for early child-hood development purposes.In addition to the revamped park, the

grounds atRygate sportsfieldwill also be im-proved by extra safety and adding three newflights.“I was approached by representatives of

the early childhood development portfoliocommittee to build a new park which can beutilised by groups in the community. I thendecided it would be easier and more cost ef-fective to upgrade an existing park in theward,” Davids says. “Residents have wel-comed the upgrade and havementioned that

change to recreational facilities in the wardhas been long overdue.”Davids says though budget does not al-

ways allow for all projects desired for theward to be implemented, it is important tocreate a positive environment for the youth.“By upgrading our parks and recreational

facilities it has a knock-on effect to keepingyoung people away from drugs and other il-legal activity,” he adds.Resident Moreen Peters welcomes the im-

provements made to the park.“I always have to take my grandchildren

to another park because this park has beenunsafe for years and there is little equip-ment for the children to play on,” she says.

“People gather in the park and you can of-ten see them smoking, whether it is normalcigarettes or something stronger I can onlywonder, but its enough to keep me away.”Peters says once security in the park has

been addressed it will be a joy to visit a parkon her doorstep.NeighbourMarcia Isaacs agrees, saying it

will be more convenient and cost effective.“We have wanted the park to be upgraded

for years so I am pleased it is finally beingdone. Now I won’t have to wait for my hus-band to come home or take a taxi to go toa park. I can just walk with my kids.”V Starting with the word “Post”, SMS your thoughtsto 32516. SMSes cost R1.

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WRITE TO US |email | fax | post

Your SMSesDomestic workers

. I blame the unregistered agencies.They tell the people how much to paytheir workers. The condition some peoplelive in is pathetic. The Zimbabweans andMalawians are the ones who request highsalaries, not our local people.

. Name and shame the people whoabuse domestic workers.

Drag racing. Why are cars being modified for

normal road use? Most cars are alreadyso fast. Enforce the law, I say, do not beintimidated by petrolheads. Despite alltheir protestations, it is they who breakthe law with dangerous and irresponsibledriving with no regard for other roadusers. It is astonishing this lawlessnesshas gone unchecked for so long.

. Cars modified for racing should notbe allowed on public roads and should betransported to an event on a trailer.Body modifications should not be aproblem.

. The various authorities want todetract from their inability to deal with

issues head on by imposing sanctions orstringent regulations on the generalpublic. Shifting blame never works.

. The City should impose even biggerfines than R4000, because these racersare inconsiderate especially in residentialareas. Loud music, exhaust systems andwheel spinning. Well done, City.

. Law enforcement should work in theearly mornings to control taxis andmotorists found racing. Lock them upand throw away the keys.

. Target the illegal racers, not lawabiding motorists, of whom some evenhave their families in the car.

. Why don’t they focus on real crime?Our government cannot even run thecountry properly. Cape Town is the onlyplace that is doing this in the world. AndJP Smith is killing all young people’sdreams to build up a car for Killarney.Not everyone participates in illegalracing.

. The City just wants to make moneyoff of us. I will never vote for the DA.

. In my area one cannot sleep, becausethe youngsters drive their vehicles late atnight and into the early hours of themorning with no respect for others. Thislaw is a blessing, but if not implemented,it would be just another paper exercise.

Patient can’t see why the waitThe Dr Abdurahman Day Hospital inKewtown tires me out and I do not knowwhat else to do about the situation.

More than two years ago I went to thehospital for reading glasses.

However, there they told me they werefully booked for the year, but will let meknow if there is a cancellation.

A few months later I had to go backyet again to put my name on the waitinglist.

Six months later, I was still waitingapparently because the book had “disap-peared’’. How can a book with patientnames “disappeared” from of a hospitaland re-appear a few months later? Peoplewho went after me, got their glasses afteronly three months of waiting. Yet, myfriend and I are still waiting.

I know there are a lot of hardworking

people at the hospital, but somewherealong the line somebody is not doing hisor her job.

JESSIE,Athlone

Sithembiso Magubane, principalcommunications officer: districthealth services and programmes ofthe provincial government: health,responds:

The management of Dr AbdurahmanCommunity Day Centre is aware of thechallenges our clients are currentlyexperiencing with eye care services. Ameeting was arranged with Vision Careto address the back log over the nextthree months.

An optical dispenser was made availa-ble to conduct the visual screening on 6

February. He has screened 70 patients,prioritising on those already on thewaiting list.

Additional dates will be provided byVision Care for March and April. Pa-tients will be contacted to attend thescreening session. The optical dispenserwill then book these screened patients,either for optician or refer those in needof tertiary care if necessary. Patientswho only need reading glasses will alsobe identified and supplied with readers.This will be regarded as a trail screeningproject, and they will evaluate theefficacy afterwards.

The facility wishes to apologise to thepatient for the inconvenience caused, butthis initiative will ensure that a moreefficient and speedy service is renderedto clients.

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South Africa is a land full of foreigners. And this isnothing new.

From the expansions of First Nation peoples fromerstwhile cross-border regions to the arrival of Jan vanRiebeeck, very few of South Africans today can say theirroots are in this country.

There are even some scholars who believe the Khoi andSan moved to Southern Africa.

With this in mind, it seems strange that we would notwelcome foreigners in our country.

We are, after all, descendants of foreigners ourselves.Instead, we persecute refugees and torch shops owned

by other nationalities.We’ve let our different languages, skin colours and cul-

tures decide who is native and who is foreign.And now our government looks to deny foreigners land

ownership in our country.During theState of theNationAddress, President Jacob

Zuma announced the land holdings bill, a new proposedlaw that will prohibit foreign ownership of land in thecountry.

Once the bill is signed by the president, foreign nation-als can only enter into long-term leasing of land with aminimum of 30 years.

They will not be allowed to buy land. This is reportedlyto secure the country’s land for food security and addressthe land injustice of colonialism and apartheid.

But will this legislation not make us poorer as a nation?The country that has welcomed international commu-

nity’s investment since the end of apartheid is now slam-ming the door shut.

What happened to South Africa as the Cradle of Human-kind, home to each of us?

Surely there is a better way to encourage growth in ourcountry, than closing ourselves off to other cultures? Ina country rife with xenophobia, our government shouldcaution being tarnished with the same brush.

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Darul Islam Islamic High School in Sur-rey Estate is celebrating its 20th birth-day this year and various events have

been planned in celebration of this mile-stone. The school started from humble be-ginnings in 1995 with only 25 pupils andnow boasts almost 500 pupils.

Principal Sheikh Irfaan Abrahams ad-mits there have been many challengesthrough the years but says he is excitedabout how far the school has come.

“It hasn’t always been an easy journey.There has been a lot of financial strain onthe school through the years, but we havealways managed to pull through with thehelp of the community, local businesses andparents,” he says.

“Seeing the school turn 20 despite thechallenges is a big achievement for us. It is

avery rewarding feelingand to celebratewewill be organising a variety of events thatthe community, partners, previous pupils,current pupils, parents and staff can enjoy.”

The celebration kicks off on Friday 20February with a “Braai Instyle” event thatwill take place at the school at 18:00.

Tickets can be purchased at the school atR150 each and will include a three-coursemeal served buffet style.

There will also be entertainment.“The event isn’t only for past and present

pupils and staff, but is a community event.It will be a fun evening as well as fundrais-ing event for the school,” Abrahams says.

“The school is known for a delicious cur-ry and breyani but it the first time we willbe trying somethingnew like abraai night.”

Other events for the year will include abig walk and formal banquet.V For information on any of the events or to booka ticket call the school office on 021 637 9902.

Manenberg Police Station spokesperson Lieutenant Ian Bennett addressed the leadership of highschools in Manenberg and Heideveld last week to inform them of the importance of respectinganother persons’ human rights. The police will be partnering with the youth to create awarenessin schools. PHOTO: TARRENLEE HABELGAARN

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Saying ‘no’to more boozeTARRENLEE HABELGAARN

@LeeLaVidaLoca

Two liquor appli-cations made forAthlone are be-

ing opposed by resi-dents.There are currently

more than five liquorstores in the Athlonecommunity andwhilemost of them are li-censed thereare still anumber of stores trad-ing illegally, confirmsward councillor Su-zette Little.Due to the high

number of socialcrimes and substance abuse reported in theward the community members is againstapproving any new liquor applications, butexplains this decision does not come fromthem alone. An Athlone based social work-ers says she attends to roughly six cases ofdomestic violence aweek. “Everyweek I al-so get phone calls from parents and grand-parents beggingme to assist with rehab foralcohol and drug-addicted children andsadly children are experimenting fromyounger ages,” she says.“There are so many children at primary

school who are experimentingwith alcoholand drugs because of what they see and wecan’t allow this. Children think it’s okay tofight because they see daddy ormommy be-ing beaten; it’s wrong. Churches, neigbour-hood watches and various other communi-ty organisations as well as my ward com-mittee and I havemet and all agreewe needto take action.”As a result Little says under no circum-

stances will they allow any new liquor ap-plications to be approved.“It’s not just my opinion taken into con-

sideration. The subcouncil looks at objec-tions received and this plays a big part inthe decision-making. The residents ulti-mately decide what happens in their neig-bourhoods, not me.”Athlone police station commander Colo-

nel Krisjan Verwant confirms domestic vi-olence incidents as well as drug and alco-hol-related crimes have increased in the ar-ea over the past few months.“There has been a dramatic increase in

the number of incidents being reported.Wealso receive weekly reports of alcoholstores being used as a front for drug dens.We also find that the later these stores oper-

ate it has an influence on crime stats espe-cially over weekends,” he says.“We have a number of investigations

pending with the liquor unit to confiscatealcohol being sold illegally and to ensurethat people are compliant. We have been fo-cusing more resources to tackle the prob-lem and have made a number of successfularrests and confiscated more than R120 000(worth of) alcohol over the last twomonths.”Community worker Richard Peters says

residents and neighbourhood watches con-stantly have to intervene with fights hap-pening over weekends.“We will not support any liquor license

application. We don’t even want the onesthat are here because it’s causing trafficproblems, fights and burglaries in the area;so we don’t want any new ones,” he says.“Twice we have had to escort young

school girls home who were so drunk andwalking with men they don’t know. Theycould have been raped or killed. I don’tthink people realise the seriousness of theproblem until something bad happens tothem and then it’s too late.”MiltonAndrewsa liquor store owner says

it is wrong of residents to paint everyonewith the same brush.“I’m an honest guy who just wants to

make an extra income. I have followed allprocedures and didn’t opt to go the easyroute and just operate like so many othersdo,” he says.“I should at least get the benefitof the doubt and be given a chance.My storewould not interfere with any school, reli-gious institution or neighbours. I don’tthink this is fair.”V Starting with the word “Post”, SMS your thoughtsto 32516. SMSes cost R1.

Two liquor applications have residents up in arms. PHOTO: TARRENLEEHABELGAARN

Nutrition under spotlightA free public seminar will focus on the evo-lutionary biology of human developmentand health.Professor Christopher Kuzawa, of the De-

partment of Anthropology, University ofNorthwestern in America, will present alecture on You are what your mother (andgrandmother) ate: Intergenerational effectsof nutrition on health and disease.Kuzawawill leaddiscussions on the inter-

generational determinants of health froman evolutionary biology perspective.His lecture is based on his longstanding

work with the Cebu birth cohort (Philippi-nes).Kuzawawill provide an insight of hownu-

trition experienced by mothers and evengrandmothers throughout their own livesare important determinants of their chil-dren's’ health and risk of disease.His work focuses on the long-term im-

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ence Institute of South Africa (Classroom 1,third floor), BoundaryRoad inNewlands on

Friday 27 February from 13:00-14:00.It is co-hosted by the MRC/Wits Develop-

ment Pathways for Health Research Unit,the DST-NRF Centre of Excellence in Hu-man Development and the Sports ScienceInstitute of South Africa and the Divisionof Exercise Science and Sports Medicine(UCT).South Africa is undergoing changes in

lifestyle and eating habits which have beenlinked with the emergence of chronic dis-eases such as heart and vascular diseasesand diabetes, in all strata of the society.Understanding the causes of these trends

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Prescribed burning season is hereTable Mountain National Park (TMNP) willconduct a number of biodiversity burns be-tweenMarch andApril. During this time theweather conditions aremost favourable andconducive for burning.In a statement TMNP fire manager Philip

Prins assures Cape Town residents thesefires will be conducted under strictly-con-trolled conditions to minimise any possibleinconvenience or danger.He says TMNP is still in the process of ob-

taining a burning permit to conduct a num-ber of biodiversity/prescribedburns invari-ous sections of the park.These prescribed burns will take place be-

tween March and April under favourableweather conditions – temperatures under25°C, moderate winds of less than 20km/hand two to three days after light rain have

fallen. “Although we appreciate that suchburning is a source of concern tomany CapeTown residents, it must be stated that wildfires will occur and an uncontrolled fire orwildfire could pose a huge risk to life andproperty on the urban edge,” says Prins.He says the removal of dry flammable ma-

terial by means of a prescribed burn will re-duce the likelihood of future uncontrolledwildfires.“Fynbos vegetation is both fire-prone and

fire-adapted and theuse of fire forms an inte-gral part of the ecologicalmanagement of thePark.”The TMNP is planning to undertake pre-

scribed burning at two areas in Cape Point,two areas above Ou Kaapse Weg, Fish Hoek(above Risi Road, Kommetjie (above Slang-kop Road) and Klein Leeukoppie.

TEEN HEALTH

Talk to youthabout alcoholAs many young adults

have left the nest fortertiary institutions or

have gone to live away fromhome for the first time, theywill be likely confrontedwith alcohol at various so-cial gatherings, includingunivarsity orientation par-ties, nightclubs and at thehomes of friends.It will thus become harder

for parents to monitor theiractions and influence whattheir children consume.“This is why conversa-

tions about alcohol respon-sibility should be reinforcedas children enter the legaldrinking age,” says NaaziaIsmail, project manager atthe South African Depres-sion and Anxiety Group(Sadag) in a statement bySouth African Breweries(SAB).Turning 18 means you are

a young adult and legallyable to make many life-changing decisions withoutparental supervision or con-sent, including whether todrink or not.According to Sadag, while

conversations about alcoholshould begin from the timea child is in Grade 5 or at apre-teen stage, it is impor-tant for parents and older siblings to con-sider how best to have a conversationwith the young adult about their firstdrink, and about alcohol consumption ingeneral.SAB, which launched the 18+ cam-

paign as a call to action for adults to berolemodels in the fight against underagedrinking, says parents should give accu-rate advice about drinking.This would include the following:. Encourage them to always drink in

moderation.. Highlight the dangers of intoxica-

tion, such as not getting home safely, be-ing at risk of unprotected sex and not be-ing in control.

. Advise them to pace themselves bysipping their drinks rather than down-ing them and to alternate between alco-holic and non-alcoholic beverages.

.Warn them to avoid drinking gamesand to avoid shots/shooters, as competi-tive drinking or taking shots can lead toconsuming alcohol at a rapid rate, which

can lead to dangerous levels of intoxica-tion.

. Remind them to keep hydrated bydrinking water throughout a night out.

. Point out the importance of eatingbefore going out and to continue snack-ing throughout the night.

.Make them aware of the alcohol per-centages of different drinks.

. Advise them to keep track of howmuch they drink, know their limits andto stick to them.

. Caution them to never leave theirdrink unattended.

. Remind themnot to drink and drive.

. Let them know that it is okay to say“no” to friends. Peer pressure is still anissue for young adults.To take the pledge against underage

drinking, go to www.sabstories.co.za.Should you need to speak to a Sadag

counsellor, the emergency toll-free lineis 0800 567 567. Alternatively speak to acounsellor on 011 234 4837 between 08:00and 20:00 from Monday to Sunday.

Robert Marawa together with his son are brandambassadors for the SAB Miller youth campaign, 18+.

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PEOPLE'S POST | ATHLONETuesday, 17 February 201510 PHOTOS

AWARDS

A cultural affairThe hard work of individuals and orga-

nisations that have made a profoundfootprint in arts and culture were hon-

oured at a glittering event.

This annual event is hosted by the De-partment of Cultural Affairs and Sport(DCAS) and was held at the Baxter Theatrerecently.

RIGHT: Acting veteran Sandra Prinsloo receiveda special award for Outstanding Achievementof Women in the Arts and Culture, Language,Heritage, Geographical Names, Museums,Libraries or Archives Fields. With her isBredell.

Professor AbnerNyamende from UCTwas named thewinner for BestProject for thePreservation andPromotion of Indiginious Arts. His contribution to advocating forthe publication ofindigenous isiXhosafolklore has enhancedthe preservation andpromotion of this artform.

StuurmanMoleleki hands the award for BestContribution to Visual Arts, including PublicArts, to a representative of Africa Centre forits vibrant and innovative Infecting the Citypublic arts festival which takes place everyyear in the streets of Cape Town and atindoor venues.

The award for Best Public Library: Children'sServices went to the Cape Town CentralLibrary’s Children's section. Accepting theaward are, from left, Katherine Moon (now atMowbray Library), Tracey Muir (now at OtteryLibrary), and Central Library chief librarianSharon Brijmohun. With them is NomazaDingayo of provincial government libraries.

Cape Town Opera representatives Lize Coetzee and Elize Brunell with Special Award: Nationaland International Contribution in the Arts and Culture, Language, Heritage, Geographical Names,Museums, Libraries or Archives Fields. With them is DCAS minister Anton Bredell.

Gawie and Dr Gwen Fagan were honoured with a Lifetime Achievement award in the Arts andCulture, Language, Heritage, Geographical Names, Museums, Libraries or Archives Fields. Bredelllooks on.

The Chaeli Campaign, based in Plumstead, was named the winner of the Best Disability Projectfor its arts and culture programme, using drama, dance, poetry, craft workshops and photography to advocate a different view of ability and a more inclusive society. Damian Michaelsaccepts the award from StuurmanMoleleki. PHOTOS: CARINA ROUX

ABOVE: The Buyelekhaya Xhosa dancegroup was in action atthe glittering event.

Dancers of the Vadhini Indian Arts Academyshowed off their skill at the event.

PEOPLE'S POST | ATHLONETuesday, 17 February 2015 ENTERTAINMENT 11

Tellingtheir storiesthrough musicDESIRÉE RORKE

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Comfort ye, comfort ye my pe-ople... – a poignant and fa-mous line from Handel’s

epic masterpiece, Messiah, isnow the title of an operatic mu-sical borne from dusty Bloe-kombos streets.

Unforgettable childhood mo-ments often shape the rest of ourlives; personas are formed bythem and they are for the bestpart nostalgic and wholesome.

But not so for everybody, es-pecially those who grew up inempoverished Cape Town com-munities.

Mali Kwatsha (19), from Bloe-kombos, was only five when helearned that he was abandonedon a dumpsite by his mother –a memory that evokes onlypainful emotion.

An alchoholic, Mali’s motherwas lost to the thriving shebeenlife in that township, where astring of social ills are employedto cope with everyday reality.

“Neither my father or I everknew why she did it, but I belie-ve that alchohol had killed herlove for me,” Mali says.

His anquished father, a con-struction worker, found him la-ter that night after returninghome from work and raised hisson alone. His mother never re-turned.

Mali is one of 24 teens of theBloekombos Secondary SchoolChoir, who will be performingin this much-anticipated musi-cal theatre production, a year-and-a-half in the making.

Creating their own storyMali’s story and those of his

peers outline the autobiogra-phical texts and songs for Com-fort Ye.

“I wanted them to create theirown story, which started in a 10-day workshop during December2013. They penned their storiesand I collaborated it to write thetext,” German stage directorand librettist Robert Lehmeierexplains.

Lehmeier is associated to Um-culo Productions, an internatio-nal music organisation thatsupports lasting social changethrough music in South Africa.

He describes the piece as he-artwrenching and gripping,with a deeply spiritual under-current.

“It is stories of love and deathin the midst of abject poverty,substance abuse and teenagepregnancies. The title ComfortYe brilliantly encompasses thetheme of the production; how toovercome and find hope when

everything seems so despara-te,” he says.

“The main story line revolvesaround one day in the life of ayoung man in Bloekombos. It’s06:00, he kisses a girl, then runsaway as the police arrive. It isa dark story, full of ambiguityand shadow, but finds its way toan optimistic conclusion.”

Changing livesFormerly, the laughing stock

of the choir world, the 24-pieceensemble of Bloekombos Secon-dary choir will sing and actalongside eight profesional sin-gers and actors and a baroquechamber orchestra in this piecethat encompasses several cho-ruses and arias from Messiah.

Final rehearsals started twoweeks ago, and Bloekombos Se-condary’s school is a hive of ac-tivity every weekday afternoon.

Lehmeier and director Shir-ley Apthorp agree: “These yo-ungsters are great and we arevery impressed with them. Itwas a joy to work with them.They are talented and their per-formances are honest and po-werful with a stage presencehard to emulate.”

Jason Make (17) says this ex-perience has changed his life forthe better.

“It motivated me and mademe wiser. It taught me how tomake good decisions in life andhow to distinguish the rightpath from the wrong,” he said.

“As a performer it taught meconfidence and how to projectand act.

Both Sibuyiselo Nywili (15)and Nasiphi Ntosimbi are exi-ted to peform on the same stagethat brought soprano PrettyYende fame.

“We had so much fun andcan’t wait for the openingnight,” Sibuyiselo says.

Although most of these yo-ungsters feel that a career in theperformance arts is not whatwill ultimately lift them out ofpoverty, they do agree that thisexperience has given them thecourage and will to finish schooland work towards their dreams.

“I never knew I could sing thiswell, but coming from a poor ho-me, I can’t pin my dreams onsinging alone,” says Mali.V The world premiere performance ofComfort Ye which has already receivedinternational invitations, takes place atArtscape’s Drama Theatre on Friday 6March, at 19:00, with further perfor-mances on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8March at 15:00. Tickets are available atcomputicket and Artscape Box office.They range from R50 to R120 per per-son.

Nasiphi Ntosimbi, Jason Make, Mali Kwatsha and Sibuyiselo Nywiliduring a rehearsal last week. PHOTO: DESIRÉE RORKE

V Book of Rebellations will be onstage at the Artscape Arena fromuntil Saturday 21 February. R80.Tickets are available at Computicket.Visit www.artscape.co.za for more.

V Dirty Words with AliciaMcCormick and Dylan Esbachwill be on stage at AlexanderUpstairs until Saturday 28 February.Tickets cost R100 or R80 viashows.alexanderbar.co.za.

V The Shabeen will be at Weinhaus& Biergarten in Bree Street from19:00 on Tuesday 17 February.Entrance is free.

V Jack Mantis Band will be atWeinhaus & Biergarten in Bree Streetfrom 19:00 on Wednesday 18February. Entrance is free.

V Epiphany Band will be performingat GrandWest’s Jackson Hall everyWednesday, Friday and Saturday inFebruary from 21:00. Entrance is free.

V I Turned Away And She WasGone with Jennie Reznek will beon stage at the Magnet Theatre fromWednesday 18 February untilSaturday 14 March. Tickets areavailable at Computicket.

V Guy Buttery will be at Café Rouxin Noordhoek on Thursday 19February. R110. Email Bookings@caferoux.co.za or visit www.caferouxsessions.co.za to book.

V The Cape Town Youth Orchestraand The Cape Town YouthWind Ensemble will perform agala concert with conductorsBrandon Phillips and FaanMalan at Cape Town City Hall onThursday 19 February. Tickets areavailable at Computicket.

V Moment of Clarity, Terminatryx, V.O.L and Infanteria will beat Mercury Live in CBD on Friday 20February. Tickets cost R40 at thedoor.

V Crimes of the Heart will be onstage at the Masque Theatre inMuizenberg from Friday 20 untilSaturday 28 February. Call 021 7881898 or email bookings@masquetheatre.co.za to book.

V Crimson House will be at Weinhaus & Biergarten in Bree Streetfrom 18:00 on Saturday 21 February.Entrance is free.

V Ross Learmonth, Ard Matthews, André De Villiers,Jesse Clegg, Guy Buttery,Hassan’adas, Gavin Minter,

Paige Mac, Nick Tuner, Hatcheman and Jennifer Eaves willbe at Kirstenbosch on Sunday 22February for the Cape Town Folk ’nAcoustic Music Festival. Ticketsare available at www.webtickets.co.za.

V The Barleycorn Music Club meetson Mondays at 20:00 at VillagerFootball Club, 11 Lansdowne Road,Claremont. Entrance is (usually) R20for members and R30 for nonmembers. Visit www.barleycorn.org.za formore.

V Dan Patlansky will be at Die Boeron Tuesday 24 February. R150. Call083 406 0111 or visit www.dieboer.com to book.

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be part of the parade at the Green Point FanWalk on Saturday 14 March.The group of performing arts have been

part of the carnival since its first year in 2010and plan to showcase their talents again thisyear.Group leader Shafiek Rajap says: “Cape

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around since 1933 and it is constantly evol-ving. “By being part of Cape Town Carnivalsince it started, we are able to meet so manynew people from all walks of life,” says Ra-jap.

District 6Originally fromDistrict 6, theEoanGroup

is now based in Athlone where they offerdance and performing arts programmes tochildren from disadvantaged communities.At the school, children have the opportu-

nity to learn various performance discipli-nes including classical ballet, modern dan-ce, hip hop, African contemporary and bellydance.Classes are open to children as young as

three and Rajap says the group providesthem with a “valuable platform where theycan excel, learn and express themselves”.The group offers a space where children

can spend their free time in the dance studioinstead of on the streets.But while the Cape Town Carnival is a

highlight on the group’s calendar, their per-

formers are active all year round with clas-ses, rehearsals and community performan-ces.

ElementalThey plan to continually grow and expand

their organisation in the hopes of one dayhaving multiple branches across the Wes-tern Cape.The Cape Town Carnival, sponsored by

the City of Cape Town, is a free event.The theme for this year’s festivities is Ele-

mental and the carnival aims to celebrate

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parade will begin at 19:00.Councillor Garreth Bloor, Mayoral Com-

mittee Member for Tourism, Events andEconomic Development, says the City isproud to be a sponsor of the event.

Boost for economy“Supporting events suchas theCapeTown

Carnival form part of our efforts to positionCape Town as the events capital of Africa,in order to boost the local economy and crea-te opportunities for our residents.”Bloor also encourages residents to be part

of the carnival, which at its heart, is a cele-bration of diverse communities.“This year’s carnival is going to be bigger,

brighter andwith an explosion of colour andnon-stop entertainment.”The support of residents also means a lot

to the performers.Rajap says: “Nothing beats the hype and

adrenalin of performing. There are massesof peoplewho support and cheer on theparti-cipants along the FanWalk – and thismakesall the hard work so rewarding andworthwhile.”V For more information about the carnival, visitwww.capetowncarnival.com. For more on the EoanGroup, go to www.facebook.com/eoan.arts.

Members of the Eoan Group performed at last year’s carnival. They will be back at the CapeTown Carnival on Saturday 14 March. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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PEOPLE'S POST | ATHLONETuesday, 17 February 2015 SPORT 15

If you think your primary school’s footballteam has what it takes to be the best inthe country, then you have to enter the

2015 Danone Nations Cup.Primary schools across the country are in-

vited to become part of the biggest footballtournament for kids between 10 and 12-years-old.A total of 32 countrieshave started the gru-

elling qualifiers to identify their team thatwill compete in theWorld Finals inMoroccolater this year. Registration has opened andall primary schools haveuntil Friday 27Feb-ruary register.The competition is run under the flag of

the South African Schools Football Associa-tion (SASFA) and the Department of BasicEducation. Games will begin at cluster levelimmediately after registration closes. Thewinners will progress to regional finals, cul-minating in the nine provincial winnersplaying in the national finals to determinethe national champion school.“Through the Danone Nations Cup we are

reaching kids at a crucial age,” said ChantelEhlers, communications specialist at Dan-one. “We are passionate about making a dif-ference to people’s lives and our mission is‘Bringing health through food to as manypeople as possible,’ which we are achievingthrough this tournament.”Both the 2014 winners (Siphumelele Pri-

mary School from Inanda in KwaZulu-Na-tal) and runners-up (Farrarmere PrimarySchool from Boksburg, Gauteng) will beback in action again this year.For Siphumelele there are only four posi-

tions that need to be filled as the rest of the2014 winning team will be back in actionagain this year. According to teammanager,Emmanuel Mkhize, the trip to Brazil lastyearhashadan immeasurable impact on thelives of all the players that went, which willhelp the team this year.“The trip to Brazil to compete in theworld

finals has opened the eyes of every player.

They know that there are endless opportuni-ties awaiting them and I can see that theirconfidence and fighting spirit has improveddramatically. All this helps in their ap-proach to the game this year,” said Mkhize.“They have learnt that you can achieve any-thing if you put your mind and energy to itand remain focused.”The specialist coach that took the team to

Brazil last year has left and the school coach,Mr Jabulani Mkhize, will take charge. “Thekids know him well and are used to hiscoaching style so it will not make a differ-ence,” said Emmanuel Mkhize.TebogoNgakane,manager of theFarrarm-

ere team, is also confident that his schoolcanwin the tournament this year.He admitsthat being part of the Danone Nations Cuplast year was an incredible learning experi-ence for the kids.“We were proud of the team to have

reached the national finals the first time –and coming second was the cherry on thecake. But that was last year and we have anexcellent team again that I know can do thejob,” he said.“We have also brought in a new coach,

Pride Moeketsi Morosi, who has a UEFA Blicense, and a load of experience to go withit to help us.”

Unlike Siphumelele, Ngakane said thatthe entire 2014 team has progressed to highschool so it will be a new team competingthis year.“The under-10 teamwill be competing this

year and althoughwe still have to hold trialsto finalise the Danone Nations Cup team,what I can say is that they have all playedtogether for a number of years, which helpsa lot.”V To enter your school in the 2015 Danone NationsCup contact Themba Tshabalala at [email protected] or on 084 290 0602. You can also down-load the registration form on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DNCSouthAfrica

Morocco awaits youngsters

Siphumelele Primary School was the winners of the South African leg of the 2014 Danone Nations Cup which saw them play in the the 2014Danone World Finals in Brazil. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Imtiaz Salie of Ottoman Cricket Club in Athlone was in an attacking mood for hisunder12 side against Bellville Cricket Club. Salie scored 42 runs to secure a sevenwicketwin against the visitors on Saturday at Johnson Road. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS

TouchlineTopicsV SOCCER: Santos is launching a fantastic funinitiative for under7 and under9 soccer playersfor the 2015 season. Parents are invited tobring their young stars along to the SantosAcademy on Friday 27 February from 16:00. Allplayers who attend that are born between2006 and 2009 will be registered whereby theywill then play tournamentstyle competitionsevery Friday. For more information call Ayyoobon 021 696 8195.

V SOCCER: Wynberg St. John’s AFC are situated

at Wynberg Sports Club. Their junior trainingschedule are as follows: under7 & under9:Wednesday 17:30 to 18:30; under10: Tuesdayand Thursday 17:30 to 18:30; under11 tounder17: Monday and Wednesday 17:30 to18:30; The under12 and under13 teams are arelooking for potential players. Senior preseasonhas commenced already, and will continueevery Monday and Wednesday from 18:30 to20:00. Call Rowan Carlson on 021 510 3510 formore information.

V SOCCER: Saxon Rovers FC officially startstheir training and development programme forthe junior division today from 17:00 at theRoyal Road Football complex in Maitland. Allcurrent members, and prospective new members from under6 to under17 are welcome toattend. Call Joseph Juta on 071 865 1679 formore information.

All Stars continue their riseSHIFAAN RYKLIEF

Milano United suffered another defeat,while Cape Town All Stars and Vasco da Ga-ma secured maximum points in this week-end’s NFD encounters.Newly promoted Cape TownAll Stars con-

tinued their superb form when they edgedBarokaFC 1-0 at theOldPeterMokabaStadi-um. The 21-year-old attacker Zaid Patelmade it two goals from two games when hescored the solitary goal in the opening min-ute of the game.PSL promotion hopefuls Milano suffered

their second consecutive defeat, when theylost 2-1 to second-placed Jomo Cosmos.The home side took a 2-0 lead into the

break, before Waseem Isaacs attempted torevive EezyMyKinneswhenhe came off thebench to pull one back. However, the GrassyPark outfit were unable to get the equaliserand were handed their first loss away fromhome. Log-leaders Golden Arrows strength-ened their chances of promotion with a 2-0victory over FC Cape Town.Meanwhile,VascodaGamarecorded their

first win of the year with an impressive 3-0win against third-placed Thanda Royal Zulu

FC, who were on a six-match unbeaten runin the league.Santos were let down yet again by errors

in their defensive third, when they playedto a 2-2 draw with African Warriors at theAthlone Stadium.The home side took a two-goal lead with

TshepoMabua opening up the scoring in the13th minute, before Carl Lark’s spectacularoverhead kick in the 31st minute.Bonginkosi Nxumalo pulled one back for

theWarriors before the breakwhen he over-came theoffside trap, andultimately lobbingthe ball over the oncoming goalkeeper Keen-on Blignaut.An unmarked Warriors captain, Ange La-

bahi, goaled the equaliser in the 66thminutefrom a corner situation.Royal Eaglesmoved to sixth position after

their exciting 4-3 win over bottom-of-the-ta-ble side Maluti FET College.Fellow strugglers Garankuwa United suc-

cumbed to a 5-2 defeat to a resurgent BlackLeopards, while Witbank Spurs recordedtheir first win for the year with a 3-0 winagainst Highlands Park.V For more information, visit www.capetownfoot-ball.co.za

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Top teams fail to win in ABCSHIFAAN RYKLIEF

The top four teams dropped points, whilebottom-of-the-table Moonlight FC werehammered in this weekend’s ABCMot-

sepe League encounters.Third and fourth placedHellenic andAjax

CapeTownstarted theweekend’s fixtures onFriday evening at Ikamva, where theyplayed to a disappointing goalless draw.

Both sides went into the match brimmingwith confidence following their impressivewins in their previous encounters.Despite both sides creating goal-scoring

opportunities, neither were able to put theball in the back of the net.Meanwhile, at the Nyanga Stadium, sec-

ond-placed Zizwe United only managed asingle point when they drew 1-1 withMilanoUnited.

At the Manenburg Stadium, former Mila-no player, Danian Wareley, secured maxi-mumpoints for ASDCape Town after he net-ted a brace in their 2-0 win over Crystal Pal-ace.RCAthleticowereback towinningwaysfollowing a four-match winless run, whenthey beat Mitchell’s Plain United 2-0 at theSantos Academy grounds.Steenberg United annihilated bottom-of-

the-table Moonlight FC with a 6-0 victory at

Rooikraans, while Knysna Bafana (Ikapa)edged Grassy Park United 1-0 courtesy of anAshwin Louter goal.Barcelona FC impressively held log lead-

ersGlendeneUnited to a goalless drawat theRustdeneStadium, andTheMagicFCgo fivematches unbeaten after they drew 1-1 withFC Tygerberg.V For more information, visit www.capetownfoot-ball.co.za

Yena Gajana (in red) of Crystal PalaceFootball Club in Manenberg controls the ballin midair as ASD Cape Town player BaneleBuyeye takes evasive action during a seconddivision ABC Motsepe League game playedin Manenberg. PHOTOS: RASHIED ISAACS

LEFT: Lance Byers of ASD Cape Town andKyle Wheeler of Crystal Palace challenge forthe ball during their match played inManenberg on Saturday.

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