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Home stretch for routeNICOLE MCCAIN

@nickymccain

The cycle route fromObservatory to SaltRiver is set to be completed by June.With nearly R300m spent on non-mo-

torised transport infrastructure over thelast year, the latest of these projects is fastapproaching completion, says MayoralCommitteeMember forTransportBrettHer-ron.Once completed, the new cycle lane will

connect the existing Liesbeek Parkway cy-cle route inObservatorywith theCapeTowncentral business district alongMalta andAl-bert roads, passing through Salt River andWoodstock.“Once the cycle line is completed and

weather permitting, those commuters whouse the train to get to work can opt to cycleto the railway stations in Salt River andWoodstock from where they can continuetheir journey to the CBD,” Herron says.Where the cycle lane forms part of the

road, such as along Albert Road, it will bedemarcated with road studs to indicate itsexclusive use by cyclists. Where cyclistsshare the cycle lane with pedestrians, suchas alongMaltaRoad inObservatory, the laneis 3.5me wide instead of 1.5m. This sectionof the cycle lane in Observatory is also sepa-rate from the roadway.This project, which cost the City about

R20m, is due for completion by the end ofJune.“Apart from the cycle lane, we have im-

proved the universal accessibility in SaltRiver for pedestrians who are visually im-paired or moving around in wheelchairs,among which are students from the Societyof the Blind in Salt River Road. We havedropped the kerbs at the intersections, im-proved the sidewalks with tactile and direc-tional paving, and removed some of the ob-stacles along the sidewalks in Salt RiverRoad and will be implementing the same de-sign elements along Malta and Albert roadsas well,” said Herron.However, at a recent Salt River Business

ImprovementDistrict, concernswere raisedby business owners over loose paving andasphalt which had been splashed on the con-crete on the Malta Road bridge.This was attributed to “poor workman-

ship” by the contractor installing the cycle

lanes. Herron says the asphalt will be re-moved by the contractor before the projectis completed in June.“It must be borne inmind that this project

is far from complete and is a work inprogress – and that should be obvious to any-one who has visited the sites – thus it is nota case of ‘shoddy work’, but rather that theproject is not yet complete,” he says.Loose paving at Lower Main Road has

been caused by heavy trucks making sharpturns, and cannot be blamed on the contrac-

tor, Herron insists.In an effort to address this problem, a new

traffic sign, prohibiting a left-hand turn intoLower Main Road for heavy vehicles of 10tons and heavier, was installed along MaltaRoad, he explains.“This part of the sidewalkwill be rehabili-

tated before the end of June this year andthe City’s Traffic Service will be requestedto enforce this regulation,” he says.Herron says that complaints are “prema-

ture and unfair”, and that “not one com-

plaint” has been made to him or the City.The upgrade will also see the planting of

25 trees in Salt River Road and another 30onAlbertRoad to “beautify the streets”,Her-ron says.Over the next two financial years, the City

plans to spend another R150m on footwaysand pedestrian bridges, lighting, cycle waysand bicycle parking, as well as design ele-ments to promote universal access to thosepedestrianswhoare visually impaired orus-ing wheelchairs, Herron adds.

Cycle lanes linking Observatory to Salt River are due for completion in the next three months. PHOTO: NICOLE MCCAIN

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Cape MentalHealth hascompiled aconceptdocument toassist peoplewith intellec-tual disabili-ties withpost-schoolqualifications.This photo isan illustration.PHOTO: MONIQUEDUVAL

INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY

In a fight for independenceMONIQUE DUVAL

@monique_duval

With limited options for lifelong learning,many intellectuallydisabled people fight a constant battle for independence.This month authorities and organisations like CapeMen-

tal Health are shining a light on the plight of children and adultswith intellectual disabilities (ID) and the challenges faced when ac-cessing post-school qualifications.

AwarenessMarch is Intellectual Disability Awareness Month.In South Africa and according to a statement by Cape Mental

Health pupils with ID have limited opportunities for lifelong learn-ing, education and employment once they exit the school system.“There are few, if any, post-school qualifications offered at a suita-

ble level of understanding, with appropriate training methods andmaterials, to suit their special educational needs.”The organisationhas embarked ona campaign to raise awareness

about the equal rights of personswith ID to lifelong learning, educa-tion and employment opportunities in the open labour market.

ChallengesAccording to Cape Mental Health spokesperson, Chanelle Alber-

tyn, pupils with ID face a host of challenges.She says children with ID who do not participate in programmes

after school often sit at home without any stimulation, becomebored and may be vulnerable to substance abuse and unlawful be-

haviour.“They remain dependent upon their families. That can have a sig-

nificant impact on their self-esteem, as they see others around themtransitioning into adulthood and contributing to society,” she says.Albertyn further explains pupils with IDwho aremedium to high

functioning attend Learners with Special Education Needs (LSEN)schools but find it hard to access accredited post-school trainingdue to their lack of academic qualificationwhen they exit the schoolsystem.“They are unable to benefit fromTechnical Vocational Education

and Training (TVET) and Further Education and Training (FET)Colleges which require anNQF level 1 qualification in order to gainadmission,” the statement says.Albertyn says one of the biggest challenges is the perception that

people with ID have little or no educational needs, and that theycannot be gainfully employed and make a meaningful contributionto society.

InitiativesConsidering the challenges the organisation has partnered with

organisations inGermanyandhas researchedand investigatedbestpractice models in German-based organisations and institutions.It has developed a draft concept and course outline for a post-schoolqualification that will change the lives of youth with intellectualdisability.CapeMentalHealth director IngridDaniels sayswithmore pupils

with ID being educated there is a greater chance for them to accessgainful employment and enjoy improved livelihoods through eco-nomic activity.According to their statement, significant funding is required to

enable them to develop and implement a post-school qualificationfor pupils with ID.OnFriday 6Marchprovincial social developmentministerAlbert

Fritz opened The Open Circle, a newly-established group home foradults with intellectual disabilities on the grounds of AlexandraHospital in Maitland.The group home, which is funded by provincial government, ren-

ders residential and outpatient services to intellectually disabledadults who display challenging behaviour.

SupportIn their concept document, Cape Mental Health proposes a three-

year post-school qualification.In the first year, learners will focus on an introduction to adult-

hood and the world of work.In the second year they get exposure to different career options

and related skills.In their final year they are provided with career-specific orienta-

tion and preparation relating to exit opportunities.The document further says the course will include classroom

training and practical work placement in a suitable work environ-ment.“The course modules will include practical work skills, individu-

al career development and guidance, life skills, health and safety,understandingworkandemployment, aswell as fundamentals suchas numeracy, literacy and communication,” it says.Albertyn says the organisation is in need of funds to develop the

course and welcomes donations. “The public can help us raiseawareness by liking our Facebook page and sharing our posts,” sheadds.V If you would like to help call Cape Mental Health on 021 447 2416 or visit www.fa­cebook.com/capementalhealth

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HEALTH

Clinic to be movedNICOLE MCCAIN

@nickymccain

Plans to move the Woodstock ClinicCentre to Zonnebloem will be set inmotion late next year.

Only after this move will the nearly emp-ty Woodstock Hospital be developed intohousing.Provincial health department spokesper-

sonMonique Johnstone confirmed the clin-ic will move to District Six, as it is mergedwith the Robbie Nurock Clinic. This moveis anticipated for October next year.A R65m District Six Community Health

Centre is currently under construction andwill cater for patients from Salt River,Woodstock, Vredehoek, Zonnebloem andthe CBD, as well as residents moving backto the former District Six.Only after this relocation can the proper-

ty be transferred to the City of Cape Townto be used as a housing project, says provin-cial public works spokesperson Al-AmeenKafaar.“The intention is to transfer the biggest

portion of the hospital property to the City.It is still early days and further consulta-tionswith theCity officialswill be required.The actual transfer will also be subject toall the approvals including the approval bythe provincial cabinet,” he explains.A portion of the site, the old Nurses’

Home, has been earmarked for offices, Ka-faar says.“This is still on track and all approval

processes will be adhered to,” he says.Last year, the City confirmed plans to de-

velop the home into affordable housing(“Site to be resuscitated”, People’s Post, 30January).Council has requested the provincial

health department transfers the land intotheir hands, allowing for development of

residential units.This follows provincial government put-

ting the property out to tender, hoping itcould be developed. However, no adequateinterest was received.Woodstock Outreach Community Forum

spokesperson Rashaad Martin says the or-ganisation originally objected to the clinic’srelocation, but would support efforts to cre-ate affordable housing.Mountain Road Primary is across the

road from the hospital, and principal Nata-

sha Pedro says she will be sad to see it go.“I understand the appeal of buildinghous-

ing, as property in the area is scarce. Butthe hospital has served this community forsuch a long time. We have a good relation-ship with the hospital and they always treatour children. It’s going to have a big impacton the community,” she says.Pedro adds thatwhile some sections of the

building may look dilapidated, renovationshave been carried out on the sections stillin use.

NGO challengeASTRID FEBRUARIE

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A small Wynberg NGO with limited resour-ces has dug deep into their pockets to donateR1000 to the Volunteer Wildfire Services(VWS). Now they are challenging otherNGOs to follow suit.The funds were donated by Mosaic Train-

ing, Service and Healing Centre for Womenwho stepped up to the challenge to respondas fires broke out in Cape Town on Sunday1 March.Mosaic visiblity andpartnershipmanager

Arnelle Meyer says the donation was on be-half of their community and the thousandsof survivors of domestic violence in thecountry.She says it serves as a token to say that

“just as this fire must and will be stopped,domestic violence and abuse must also beeradicated from society”.Meyer is challenging theNGOcommunity

to match and better their contribution to-wards the VWS.

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DRUG ABUSE

Rehabs neededNICOLE MCCAIN

@nickymccain

The Kensington Community Police Fo-rum has vowed to see more rehabilita-tion centres established in the sector

over the next several years.This was announced at the new executive

committee’s first public meeting.The community is currently served by on-

ly one rehab clinic, says CPF spokespersonHarry Guta.

This treatment centre also caters for ad-dicts from surrounding areas, he says.

In addition to this treatment centre, an out-patient programme is also run at the localclinic, Guta explains.

However, this is not enough to assist fami-lies and addicts in the community, he main-tains.

There is a call for more facilities across theprovince, says provincial social develop-ment minister Albert Fritz’s spokesperson,Sihle Ngobese.

“Given the extent of the substance abuseproblem faced in the Western Cape, demandfor such services often outstrip the supplyprovided,” he explains.

The department has more than doubled thebudget to tackle substance abuse over the last

five years, Ngobese says.This sees over R82.6m spent in the last fi-

nancial year.“Over 10 000 people access substance abuse

programmes in the province. However, thedemand for such services, even in the com-munities of Kensington and Factreton, re-mains robust,” he says.

The department is, however, working toexpand substance abuse services.

Although drug treatment centres play a vi-tal role in assisting people who are lookingto beat their addiction to drugs, there are anumber of challenges in establishing thesefacilities, Ngobese explains.

“Some challenges relate to infrastructureneeded to house such a programme, or ashortage of specialised staff capable of rollingout an approved substance abuse treatmentprogramme,” he says.

The department prioritises drug treatmentfacilities which employ evidence-based andproven programmes designed to help addictswean themselves off drugs and develop psy-chological and emotional coping tools, andsupport structures that’ll help them stay offdrugs, Ngobese insists. This relies on thefamily and community playing an importantrole, as a whole-of-society approach is neededto tackle substance abuse.

Tuesday 10 March

V Observatory: The Western Cape Branch ofthe South African Archaeological Society willhold their next meeting at 18:00 at the SAAstronomical Observatory auditorium. AlanMorris will speak on Ancient DNA and thepeopling of Southern Africa. This talk isintended to guide the audience through thetechnical minefield of DNA research and whatit tells us about humanity in the SouthernAfrican region. Entry is R10 for non-members.Contact Connie Feast on 021 689 5921 formore details.

Thursday 12 March

V Sea Point: The Cape Kidney Association willhost a sunset 5km walk to commemorate the10th anniversary of World Kidney Day. Thewalk will take place along the Sea PointPromenade with registration from 15:00 at theopen gym. The walk will start at 18:00. Entryis R40 and free for children under 12. The first800 walkers will receive a snack bag. For moreinformation contact 021 761 1326.

Saturday 14 March

V Maitland: Maitland High School will host areunion for all matriculants of 1994 and 1995at the school. For additional informationcontact Berenice at 083 535 8575.

V Kensington: In celebration of St John’sPrimary School’s centenary, the school willhost a family fun 5km walk followed by a fair,with entertainment and food stalls.

Thursday 19 March

V Observatory: During National Water Weekthe Watershed Festival hopes to restore thepublic’s appreciation of clean and accessibledrinking water. As part of the festival, a 4kmfun run will take place at the Two RiversUrban Park, Liesbeek River at 17:30. Entry isfree.

Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 March

V District Six: Trafalgar High and its alumniwill host a reunion for all former pupils. Therewill be Klawerjas competitions, dominoes,Klopse, Malay Choirs, storytelling, debates,food stalls, brunch, comedy hour, jumpingcastles, a fun walk through District Six and adrive to improve the school infrastructure. Formore information email higgins777@icloud.comor SMS Igshaan on 082 336 3778.

Saturday 21 March

V Observatory: Actionarte, a non-profitcompany which teaches social circus in thepreviously disadvantaged areas, will perform atthe Magnet Theatre in Lower Main Road. Thisis a fundraiser to take previously disadvan-taged youth to perform at Africa Burn in April.The show starts at 19:30. Tickets are R110 foradults and R70 for children. Book at073 273 3538 or actionarte.nicky@gmail.com.

The carpet weavers of the Cape Town Society for the Blind (CTSB), a vibrant jobcreation and empowerment centre for visually impaired people in the Western Cape,have played critical roles in making a number of quality international projects, includinga Porky Hefer-designed weaver’s nest in the Company Gardens. The carpet weavers withCTSB chief executive officer Lizelle van Wyk, (centre back) and Johan van Eden (front,patron of CTSB) are Gamiet Fortuin, Michael Prinsloo, Christo Davids, Graham Davidsand Ronnie Hlanjwa. Van Wyk said the excellence of the carpet weavers is a testimonyto the long-standing commitment to the workshops of the CTSB. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Mystery plant is ‘a bromeliad’A reader named Jenny recentlyrequested that People’s Post readershelp her identify a plant that isgrowing in her friend’s garden in FishHoek (24 February).

She described it as follows: the outer“leaves” are pink and the little flowerson the inside are yellow.

The leaves are fleshy with sharpspikes along the edges, and the flowers(pink parts) seem to be hidden under-neath.People’s Post has received the

following responses from readers:. The picture of a flower growing in

a Fish Hoek garden is a BilbergiaNutans, commonly called Queen’sTears. It is one variety of bromeliads,a species of epiphytic plants, whichare forest growing plants and get theirnutrition from leaves. This falls intothe cup formed by the leaves and rotin the water trapped by the cup. Theyonly flower once, but produce sideshoots that will flower when they arebig enough. The parent plant willeventually die back. – Amory Borwick. Another reader who called agrees it

is a Queen’s Tear..An anonymous reader who called

People’s Post says it is a pineappleplant and they come from the bromeli-ad family. However, she says, it is nota Queen’s Tear.. This is a Bilbergia. I have three

pots crowded with them in Bergvliet. –Pat. The flower is a Bilbergia nutans. It

is of the epiphytic bromeliad, whichgrows in Brazil, Paraguay, Argentinaand Uruguay.

The ‘leaves’ referred to in thepicture, are, in fact, its bracts. It is adistant relative of the ineapple (brome-liaceae family). – Yvonne Misplon. It is a Beschorneria yuccoides, a

species of succulent plants belongingto the family Asparagaceae, subfamilyAgavoideae. – Johan du Plooy, Scape-man Landscaping. The plant is a type of Bilbergia,

which belongs to the bromeliad family.I do not know exactly which one, thatis its variety name. – GeraldineWalden. The flower comes from a family of

plants known as urn plant or bromeli-ads which originates from SouthAmerica and a small section intropical Africa. They are monocotyle-dons and interestingly the pineapplebelongs to the bromeliad family. Theyare often called urn plants due to theirability to hold water like an urn. Thespecies in question that the readerwanted identified is called Queen’sTears (bilbergia nutans). –- LucindaHoldridge, Constantia Hills

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makes your heart as happy as connect-ing to all of these incredible thingsaround you and feeling their presence.As my yoga teacher would say: aware-ness, acceptance and serenity.

Such a different picture to what I waspresented with recently.

What I saw was like a scene from apost-apocalyptic movie. Nothing movedin the ravaged landscape, except the ashon the breeze. It is deathly quiet. Thereare no chirping sounds from the birds,only a few black birds circling in thehazy grey sky. I felt like I was in ablack and white movie. I have seen somany images over the last few days.One of a large tortoise that was burnt todeath, but on the upside, another imageof a fireman holding a tortoise that hehad just saved, with an amazing smile

on his face. I have seen burning bushesand trees, but [on my walk] alongKommetjie Road I saw a firemanpedalling to work with a huge branchfull of green leaves in his hand...

Just witnessing this makes me realisehow blessed my family is to be part ofthis amazing community that knowshow to pull together when faced with acatastrophe of this magnitude.

Rebirth is incredible, but unbelievablysad that these beautiful plants andcreatures need to go through this inorder for rebirth to take place.

While the fires are still raging, it ishard to see the devastation all aroundus knowing all of this may well havebeen caused by one or two individualswith selfish reasons or no reason at all.It has taught us all to be closer, strongerand more appreciative of this gorgeousplace we live in.

ANGELA GOMES

Devastation of the fireI have such a heaviness in my hearttoday. I took a drive into the mountain.The mountain I wake up to everymorning, the mountain I walk throughevery second day and the mountain weall love. What I was confronted with wasutter devastation. Only [two] weeks agoI walked through the same mountainwith a group of people. The messagefrom our leading lady on the walk wasto just try to get as close to nature aswe could, which was not very difficultgiven our beautiful surroundings.

The birds were sitting ahead of us inour paths, the butterflies were restingon the fynbos, which was covered indewdrops from the morning mist. Thebushes were rustling with life as wewalked past them. Huge bumblebeesrested on the opening proteas. Nothing

Major funders of grassroots programmes should ques-tion whether they’re basing decisions of aid on pre-1994 perceptions. The noble National Student Fi-

nancial Aid Scheme has been hamstrung by corruption.And while private donors continue to fill the gap, most

of the funding goes to the same schools. It looks good onthe corporate CSI budget for government photo opportuni-ties to help those perceived to be in need. But how do youknow if tangible needs are being met? These perceptionsare legion and feed the inequalities which are perpetuatedthrough a system of skewed decision-making in education,employment and funding. Of course many citizens remaintrapped by the barbed wire set by apartheid.

And, yet, are some of us more equal than others?How long do post-apartheid generations have to live in

the shadow of labels, such as “disadvantaged” or “previ-ously disadvantaged”? It is rich to assume all children at-tending previously advantaged schools happen to be theoffspring of well-to-do parents. Not every white child isrich. Not every black child is poor. These are inconvenienttruths. It would behove donors to launch investigations in-to genuine need and come face to face with ground levelreality. But that would require bravery, commitment andcourage – and getting out of multi-level plush offices.

It would surprise the corporate decision-makers to findthe leafy suburbs have people who are battling to makeendsmeet in this depressed economy.Andmanywhopleadpoverty while living in townships have far more disposa-ble income than is declared.

It is time to act on conviction. This would be a step to-wards real equality in this new South Africa.

Without authentic action our country will not move intoa position of equal distribution of wealth. We will not builda non-racial nation with a true middle-class to oil thewheels of the economy. And other nations will continuewooing our sharp minds with offers neither governmentnor the private sector could compete with.

Atbest,we canonlyhope for a threadypulse on theheart-beat of our economy.

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A group of about 20 friends belonging todifferent running clubs in theWesternCape, will be ‘Chafing for Dreams’ dur-

ing the upcoming Old Mutual Two OceansHalf marathon (Omtom).“We decided to run in aid of a community-

based organisation in appreciation of thecommunity’s involvement in supportingroad runners when we are participating inroad races – whether it is by cheering us onor doingduty atwater stations on the route,”says Amorett Truebody, one of themembersof Chafing for Dreams.“TheOmtommakes provision for running

for a specific charity, but we decided to se-lect a charitable organisationwithin our im-poverished community with its scarce re-sources.“But before we selected the beneficiary of

our charity initiative, we decided on a namefor our group of running friends.Aftermuchdiscussion we decided on Chafing forDreams. It actually has a two-fold signifi-cance for us.We chose chafing becausemostof us only started with road running a yearor two ago. So, this half marathonwill causea lot of chafing and inconvenience to uswhile running, but we are prepared to sufferand endure discomfort for a worthy cause.Furthermore, we added the word dreams,because with limited resources community

organisations find it difficult to realise theirdreams or achieve items on their wishlists.By running for aworthy cause,we can assista community-based organisation in realis-ing some of their dreams. Yes, we will bechafing for dreams,” says TruebodyTheir beneficiary is Sherwood Park Spe-

cial Care Centre for kids suffering from se-vere mental disorders, trying to instil somedignity in these kids who are many timesforgotten by society at large. The centre isfounded on Islamic principles, but their loveand compassion is showered unselfishly ontheir 50 learners from various religiousbackgrounds.“We will be running the Old Mutual Two

Oceans Half marathon on Saturday 4 April,and each one of uswant to be sponsoredwithR50 for each completed kilometre. The ideais not to compete against other runners, butto complete the Omtom journey and there-after buying essential equipment that can beused to the advantage of the learners at Sher-wood Park. Anyone can sponsor uswith anyamount of kilometres,” he says.Contact the secretary, Ruschda Abra-

hams, on 082 389 4177 or visit their FacebookPage, Chafing for Dreams or send an emailto chafingfordreams@gmail.com for moredetails on how to be part of this unique ven-ture.

They’ll be chafing for dreams

The runners who will be Chafing for Dreams during the Old Mutual Two Oceans half marathonare (from left, front) Leon Hendricks, Yagya Francis, Somayah du Toit and Shaheed Francis;middle: Zainab Emeran, Nadeemah Galant, Rageema Sambo, Soraya Stellenboom, ShireenDoutie, Zulaiga Doutie, Shihaam Francis, Daphne Claasen, Ruschda Abrahams and Kim Hen-dricks; back: Amorett Truebody, Raydeen Doutie, Seddique Orrie and Armien Carelse.

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Cape Town All Stars continue to climb theNFD table, while Milano United droppedpoints at this weekend’s NFD encounters.Milano United continue to struggle at

home and failed to securemaximumpointsagainst Baroka FC, despite taking a two-goal lead. EezyMyKinnes looked themorevibrant side in the early stages of thematch, and ultimately took the lead in the20th minute through Ganief Stellenboom,following a scramble in the 18-yard area.Four minutes later, the visitors thought

they had levelledmatters, but Hlabane Ku-tumela’s effort was ruled out as offside.Baroka found their confidence late into

the opening half, and once they did, theycreated a number of opportunities of theirown, but were denied by the safe hands ofgoalkeeper Lee Langeveldt.The Kinnes made it 2-0 in the opening

minute of the second period when DeniroStanley caught the visitors sleeping at theback. However, in the 62nd minute, IrvinShibure gave his side a lifeline when hepulled one back from a free header inside

the danger area.Things only gotworse for the hostswhen

defender Chad Robertson got shown astraight red for an off-the-ball incident.Baroka took full advantage of the extra

man on the field, and did extremely welltohold ontopossessionand stroked theballaround beautifully in search of the equali-zer. A minute from time the visitors wererewarded with a penalty, to which captainGiftMotupamade nomistake to convert ashe helped his side to snatch a point in their2-2 draw.Meanwhile, Cape Town All Stars contin-

ued their scintillating form when theyclaimed a 2-0 win over Royal Eagles. Twosecond half goals by the in-form AmigoMemela was enough to maintain his side’sfourth position on the NFD table.FC Cape Town managed to scrape a sin-

gle point from Witbank Spurs, when theyplayed to a 2-2 draw at Parow Park. Spursinitially took a two-goal lead into thebreak, before the African Beasts foughtback to claim a draw.V Visit www.capetownfootball.co.za for more matchreports and football news.

All Stars are on the up

Baroka FC player Theriso Mapheto (left) clears the ball as Milano player Mogamat Stellen-boom challenges during a NFD encounter played at the Athlone Stadium on Saturday 7March. The game ended in a 2-2 draw. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS