BETTER ISSUETOGETHER. | September 2019 34 Our Cradle of Human Culture LEARN ONE stORY; EXPLORE TWO ROUTES Housing our heritage Why Cape Town's oldest buildings are relevant today Township economy success Celebrating Western Cape entrepreneurship The great gatsby The history behind the supersized sandwich editor’s note ON THE COVER Enjoy a page-by- celebrating page tour along a MAGAZINE TEAM spectacular Western contents Cape heritage route. public service Managing Editor [pages 31-33]. Faiza Steyn Photograph by Dean Saville for MagicMill. and heritage Acting Editor ISSUE 34 SEPTEMBER 2019 Leah Moodaley Winter is behind us, and hopefully so are the province’s notorious Proofreaders stormy days. Not only do we get to appreciate summer rainfall and Aré van Schalkwyk, the warmth of sunnier days; we also get to appreciate the warmth of Mishqa Rossier 7 South African culture. Afrikaans translation With Heritage Month upon us, it’s only right to acknowledge the Aré van Schalkwyk traditions, culture, and history that have moulded society as we know isiXhosa translation it today. We also celebrate Public Service Month with stories about Luvuyo Martins phenomenal public servants who are living the WCG values and Contributors serving their communities. Mishqa Rossier, Moegamat Gallant (MG), Lance Rushin, Before zooming in on our heritage, we focus on our present and near Hayley Baron, Sally Benson, future by introducing our provincial Ministers, their departments, Mariagrazia Galimberti, Corien and our WCG priorities for the current term and beyond [page 7]. Windt, Joe-Mark Arnold, Faldelah We also delve into the meaning of Public Service Month with an Solomons, Wayne Butler article on "the values-driven public servant". Find out how being one Layout and design Get to know your Premier, contributes to achieving our vision for the province [page 5]. Corporate Communication his Cabinet, and their plans for the next five years. On page 16, we investigate the history behind a few local structures Art Director Annalie Boshoff listed as provincial heritage sites in and around Cape Town, including the oldest surviving building in South Africa. Can you guess what it Artwork, illustrations and is? Explore the tastier side of heritage with the famous gatsby and infographics Annalie Boshoff, its links to Cape history. One of our colleagues based her master’s Hantie Engelbrecht mini-thesis on it – read all about it on page 28. Photography Zanele Jam-Jam, Dean Saville As we celebrate our South African heritage, we also celebrate for MagicMill our public service values along with our value as public servants. Administration Denise Williams, We commemorate Public Service Month by recognising the Nokuzola Ngcizela commitment of phenomenal public servants throughout this Communication and liaison KNOW BETTER 38 Early retirement issue, some of whom fulfil their public service role by keeping 2 Inside info unpacked Portia Percival, Nokuzola Ngcizela 16 All your questions our heritage alive. Editorial Committee Harry Malila 4 Q&A answered (Acting DG), André Joemat (SG), 7 Know your Provincial If delicious food and high-rise buildings aren’t enough to satisfy your Faiza Steyn (Head of Corporate Cabinet heritage appetite, visit the WCG’s new heritage travel route, aptly Communication), Sylvanus du Meet your Ministers called the Cradle of Human Culture [page 31]. Plessis (Head of Creative), Leah 23 Air pollution crisis Moodaley (Acting Editor) Unveiling the invisible Other inspiring public servants in this issue are a midwife defying killer stereotypes [page 14], a hero working amongst us [page 26], and our 28 The great (local is colleagues who have volunteered as Commissioners of Oaths [page lekker) gatsby 34] to relieve the administrative burden on police officers. DISCLAIMER There’s more than meets The Department of the Premier’s the eye and tastebuds If you have an inspiring story to share, feel free to contact the Better Corporate Communication Directorate has Together magazine team. copyright on all intellectual property and FEEL BETTER artwork in the Better Together magazine. 14 Motivation Happy reading, Khayelitsha Hospital’s 26 All content in the Better Together first male midwife magazine adheres to copyright law. Explore the history Leah Moodaley behind the man-made 31 The Cradle of Human Acting Editor Culture BE BETTER structures that house Two routes back in time a few of our offices 26 Protecting our schools 36 Keep smiling A story about a principal and training facilities. Tips on oral health and a hero 34 Commissioner of Oaths contact us 28 WORK BETTER Volunteer Project 16 Housing our heritage Learn more about History of our built volunteering Telephone: 021 483 6017 environment Postal address: Better Together magazine, P.O. Box 659, Cape Town 8000 40 Brain games Email: [email protected] Get a taste of heritage with 20 Exploring local economy How much do you really Township economy know about SA and the All letters can be sent to the above email or postal address. the great gatsby. success at its best WCG? ISSUE 34 | Better Together Better Together | SEPTEMBER 2019 1 coach MG Happy Public 5 3 Ellen Pakkies (middle) pictured with the event The consciousness gym INSIDE INFO Service Month organisers (left to right) Elouize Geyer, Beverline Thomas, Julanda Booysen and Celeste Nell. As public servants, we have an Photographer: Tiaan Andreas opportunity to change lives and in so doing, impact the world around us. Let’s use this month – and the months hereafter – to practice our provincial values of care, competence, accountability, integrity, innovation and responsiveness to the best of our abilities. We also have a chance to recommit ourselves to the principles of Batho Pele (Sesotho for “People First”) by pledging the following: Batho PELE PLEDGE “I will engage in regular consultation with customers and citizens.” “I will set and abide by service standards.” “I will do what I can to ensure What we will share in this edition is truly one of life’s increased access to services.” little secrets. Ultimately, it’s about learning to control our 1 “I will enforce higher levels of day-to-day life experience. We control how we move and courtesy.” what we say, but we often lose control of our thoughts. “I will provide more and better Some are positive, and others simply drag us down. Best MyGov photo submission information about services.” These negative thoughts, regardless of what we do to “I will promote increased openness stop them, impact our daily activities. They are what Coastal sunrise captured in Arniston in the Overberg region. and transparency about services.” we call, ANTS. Photographed by: Floreinach Geduld, Western Cape Education Department “I will acknowledge and redress my 4 Submit your photographs to [email protected] failures and mistakes.” ANTS (AutoMatic NegatiVE Thoughts) and your photo might be featured in the next issue of the “I will offer the best possible value ANTS pull you away from being the best you can be and Better Together magazine. for money.” Visionary women: achieving what you want. For example, you want to be the “I will put the people first.” employee of the month; make more time for your family; champions of peace and honour your fitness goals — suddenly, ANTS creep in From gangster non-violence and you tell yourself: “This is boring”; “I’d rather be doing something else”; “I'm good enough, so I don’t need to work 2 to self-published competition TIME On 14 August 2019, in honour of Women’s Month, any harder”. author Ellen Pakkies visited the Western Cape Government When we give our power to ANTS, we choose an to share her story. Arranged by the Department of ordinary life with ordinary results. Is your aim to be ordinary, Earlier this year, Western Two braai master Transport and Public Works as one of five Women’s or do you want to be extraordinary? You have the power Cape Department of Month activities, the event took place in the 9 Dorp to choose a different experience. By usingCPR (Creative Cultural Affairs and kits up for grabs! Street building foyer in Cape Town. Under the theme Positive Response) you can breathe new life into your ANTS. Sport employee Zolisa Are you any good at problem solving? One “Visionary Women: Champions of peace and non- Let’s take a closer look: Nomandla authored of these braai master kits could be yours. violence”, the event acknowledged women as agents + ANT: This is boring. and published his very All you need to do is complete all three of of change in our communities. CPR: What if I pay attention and learn something new? own autobiography, the puzzles on page 40. Ellen Pakkies shared a message of love and + ANT: I’d rather be doing something else. detailing his journey from If you are reading the printed magazine: forgiveness despite betrayal and ill treatment. 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