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DECEMBER 2019 Content COVER STORIES
4- #DOCTORONDEMAND The doctor is in
6- DIABETIC CLUB Wellness awareness
8- SAFETY Motivate me... Inspire me... Teach me... COVER STORIES
13- #BEYOND 16 DAYS Speak out
16- AQUA DAY EVENT
18-WOMAN’S DAY EVENT Strandfontein Library
22- NEW RATEPAYERS ASS.
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Editor’s Letter
When we hear good news, we need to get more Involved and lean in and hope it’s true—even informed about our community. before believing it. 2020 Our team always try to find that “For community organisations, Good news stories inside our we must try working together community...stories that inspire, towards a common goal ...makes motivates and teach. sense.” Small business is the lifeblood of Our social purpose and many of our communities, please commitment to the community support local. has remained the same; to create connections and opportunities Truly Thankful to Sandy Schuter that matter to every Resident. for all the support and sharing This magazine is a porfolio of critical information about safety evidence about the outcome of in our community. the Youth that forms part of our Digital Media Projects. Sandy covered all safety stories #OurCommunitiesMatters Photo mostly from facebook... thanks Lily Madison photogra- Being active in your local phy Mrs.Coert and Jerine community is rewarding and feels Thomas... good - but it can also save your Magazine Design by Shaqeel B , life. Faheem Gabier, Omar Isaacs and #CareMedCares have created a Team Parrot6 platform to share health and Wellness awareness in our Specail Thanks to Our wonderful community and is well supported community...Proudly by organisations like the diabetic Strandfontein and strandfontein club and the local clinic. library for support and resources.
As the door closes on the 2019 Deion Festivities , we as a community Pg Strandfontein magazine Pg 3 inspire - motivate - teach DECEMBER 2019 ON-DEMAND DOCTOR…
This is Dr Kumerin Malapermala. His practice… and the idea to offer his services are not what are making waves but rather the fact that he started a health and wellness awareness with NGO’s in our community in Strandfontein once a month.
Dr. Malapermala believe that no bookings are necessary, as they work on a first come, first serve basis, but patients are welcome to call first if they would like. He says that his sole interest is in primary healthcare and providing for day-to-day health and medical needs, and teaching people to take better care of their bodies to live healthier longer lives.
Doctor moved to Strandfontein this year but had always had a dream of helping people.
“I believe that medicine is my calling, it’s something that you’re born for, and I have always wanted to do this. People chase money, but I’m tired of chasing money, I don’t want to be the boss and be in charge, I just want to do what I like to do, and that is help people,”
Doctor got a very good and experience Team at the Practice; he always involves locals to pro- vide service. Support local NGO’s because he feels they the backbone of our community. We achieve our vision by removing some of the traditional barriers that separate patients from doctors and to give people more control over their health.
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STRANDFONTEIN DIABETES CLUB
This great service that is being provided by Mrs. Veronica Vember @ 0213932562 or 0719138601 and her Great team…
FREE: *Free weighing *Blood pressure testing *Blood/Sugar testing *Advice and literature *Donations are welcome
The purpose of treating diabetes is to improve the symptoms which result from high glucose levels and to prevent other complications in the future. Diabetes is a risk for heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, amputations and loss of vision.
In fact, heart disease is the most common complication of diabetes, encompassing angina, heart attack and heart failure. With good control, these conditions can be avoided. Achieving good control is the challenge for both patient and healthcare provider (HCP). We must never under estimate the benefit of a healthy lifestyle and this is always the building block in any treatment algorithm.
Controlled portions, choice of unrefined carbohydrates and good fats, as well as regular exercise are essential to have a holistic approach to managing diabetes. More than two million South Africans are living with diabetes. To improve our community’s present and future health aiming for good control is important. Strandfontein magazine StrandfonteinPg magazine66 DECEMBER 2019 DECEMBER 2019
BECOME TECH SAVVY - Use Google apps SENIORS Technology Basics The definition of a computer is an electronic device Seniors in a digital world can be easily that manipulates information or data and has the overwhelmed by all the new technology around us. ability to store, retrieve, and process data. We are surrounded by an array of digital devices, A computer comes in three basic forms, but we whether its smartphones, social media, tablets, include smartphones as a fourth type of computer banking machines, or laptops. because of its personal computing capabilities There’s no avoiding it, so we should learn how to use all these technological advances to make life 2019 portfolio Project was to capture information easier. about the Strandfontein Pavilion and create a It’s easy to become tech savvy seniors when you photobook for our community Heritage project. begin to learn more about the technology around you. 2020 Digital Program project is already in the planning stage. Where do you start? Good news, there are lots of places for seniors to go (Strandfontein Library) Getting digital literacy training can give older and get computer literate. adults the skills and confidence to access informa- Getting digital literacy training can give older tion and services online. adults the skills and confidence to access information and services online Indeed, getting some simple training in using For most people, smartphones are used as portable computers, tablets, and smartphones can help se- personal computers since they are able to connect niors to stay connected with their families, friends, to the Internet. and communities. This is especially important for seniors who wish to live independently and age at Useful Things You Can Do With a Computer: home. Browse the Internet Contact deion - 0744790546 - Use email - Manage your finances - Manage social media (Whatsapp) on mobile - Download and watch movies - Listen to music - Stay in touch with friends and family (via social - - - media software such as Facebook or voice calls and video chats via software like Skype) - Sharing photo albums - Shopping online - Edit your own video and photos - inprove typing and write letters Strandfontein magazine Strandfontein magazine Pg Pg 7 inspire - motivate - teach DECEMBER 2019
CHILD SAFETY AT SCHOOL The program was FUN, Interactive, informative and magical for both learners & educators. As the Chairperson of the Strandfontein CPF, we appreci- Strandfontein CPF partnered with Fidelity ADT. ate Fidelity ADT aka Mr. ADT Regardt Laubscher for the amazingly fun experience today. #FidelityADT Southern Suburbs (Cape Town) and We look forward to partnering next year again for Mr. ADT visited Dennegeur Avenue Primary School more such visits” - DAPS in Strandfontein, Western Cape, to educate students on the importance of safety and security. Message received from Miranda Lawrence (Ward 43 Committee Member dealing with Safety & Secu- Mr. ADT used various magic illusions to portray cer- rity) - “Interventions of this nature are imperative at tain issues e.g. stranger danger, trust, etc. Students schools as kids spend most of their time at school. were also taught who to call should they need You have kids from different home situations and assistance. personalities interacting. They need to be made aware to respect This opportunity was opened to Strandfontein themselves and each other in order to eradicate Primary and Dennegeur Primary, unfortunately bullying Strandfontein Primary never responded to wanting the safety program done at their school. #AlwaysThere #ChildSafety Message received from Sandy Schuter (Chairper- son of the Strandfontein CPF) - “The intervention program is a brilliant initiative by Fidelity ADT. Which speaks to the reality faced among our youth, especially at our schools.
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#GHFMBreakfast with Dan Corder broadcast from Caltex Freshstop Seaview in Bay View Strandfontein as part of our #IncreaseThePeace initiative to decrease crime and abuse in and around the Mother City.
#GHFMIncreaseThePeace
They have partnered with Strandfontein CPF to raise awareness on Violence.
We were graced with the presence of Gerards Educare who demonstrated their talents and raising aware- ness on abuse against children. Sandy Schuter spoke on behalf of the active crime fighters in Strandfontein about the work they do vol- untarily, in the effort to increase the Peace in Strandfontein
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STRANDFONTEIN We had enough of ongoing we held hostage because all we shooting. see is crime scene tape every- CPF STANDS IN THE We had enough of picking up where. GAP FOR dead bodies. We crippled by crime But today We had enough of our police we demand resources, we STRANDFONTEIN officers slain in the line of duty. demand a plan of action.
The Mitchells Plain Cluster CPF, CPF’s represented And through the activism of the nhws mobilized in front of the Strandfontein 8 CPF’s in the Mitchells Plain Western Cape Provincial Mitchell’s Plain Cluster. We have them 48hours. Commissioners of police Lenteguer The army was deployed to the Building. Athlone WESTERN Cape. Steeberg Phillipi We have seen, felt the presence On this day, Sandy Schuter of the Army in Strandfontein stood in the Gap for the Sandy Schuter, Chairperson of many times doing what needed Strandfontein Community and Strandfontein CPF, wrapped to be done long time in for our hardworking policeman herself in crime scene tape Strandfontein. and women, and we together because our community Wakes stood in the gap for our gang up to seeing crime scene tape, infested community.
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MASS COMMUNITY community contribute towards But today, as the Strandfon- what is happening in our com- tein CPF exco, we are grateful VISIBILITY PATROLS munity and how do we ad- to the handful of community dress it together, followed by volunteers that has been the a patrol with those residents backbone of Strandfontein in Strandfontein CPF (communi- who came to join the meet and the fight against crime. ty police forum) regularly has greet. mass patrols with the active patrollers from Recife, Bayview The aim of the meet and greet As the Chairperson of the and San Remo block watch to- was to grow the numbers to Strandfontein CPF, I’d like to gether with the Strandfontein assist with patrols, it was well say Thank You to the following Neighborhood Watch, whereby supported by the community active block watches we patrol throughout all the but sadly nobody volunteered BAYVIEW, RECIFE, SAN REMO various Hotspots in Strandfon- to join the safety patrols. and Strandfontein Neighbor- tein together with Area South hood Watch for your ongoing Law Enforcement officers. On a regular basis the CPF commitment and dedication chairperson, Sandy Schuter throughout the year. has community imbizos in the Once a month, AFM Acts Youth streets, engaging with resi- You have been the lifeline for blesses Strandfontein CPF and dents to join the safety struc- Strandfontein, assisting at all the patrollers with a table of tures, improve on household the crime scenes, assisting at refreshments followed by us, safety, getting involved and accident scenes, when nobody encouraging, addressing their most times this is done without else availed themselves, the youth on current situations in the support of Strandfontein CPF could depend on your and around Strandfontein. SAPS. active involvement in ensur- From personal safety, drugs, ing the safety of our residents gangs etc It’s been a long and very chal- together as partners. As a token of our appreciation lenging year for the Strand- towards them for faithfully giv- fontein CPF, as all our efforts I appreciate and value your ing back to us as volunteers. to try and reduce crime has efforts. not been supported by the South African Police Service at We had a few meet and greets Strandfontein, all the meet and where we invited residents greets, street meetings and to come and meet the patrol other engagements has not teams, been attended by Strandfon- we discussed crime preven- tein SAPS, tion solutions, how do we as a
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SPECIAL Here we raised the ongoing There will be a follow up crime challenges and the plight interview whereby we will be ASSIGNMENT IN of our community for a safer taking them to the problematic STRANDFONTEIN Strandfontein for all areas during the day/early eve- ning. They also patrolled with the CPF Friday 16th August and some of the block watches Thank You Gamza for to the Hotspots in Strandfontein allowing the interview to take Strandfontein CPF was inter- place inside. viewed by Special Assignment Topics discussed discussing crime in Drugs Strandfontein, volunteer activism Gangs within the community, by the Domestic Violence handful of community volunteers. We will be posting the date and time this Wil be screened on TV
STRANDFONTEIN IN forgetting abuse against men cause.. too. It was an amazing turn out, a SOLIDARITY community in Solidarity against Tuesday 3rd September 18h30- Hundreds of residents of Strand- Gender Based Violence. 20h30 fontein made their way to SPINE Strandfontein CPF initiated a road . May we never stop raising community stand off on spine The atmosphere was VIBRANT, awareness road people stood with their placards, Residents from Strandfontein some formed circles to pray for stood in solidarity against Strandfontein, motorist passing women and child abuse, not by hooted in support for the Strandfontein magazine StrandfonteinStrandfontein magazine Pg magazine12 DECEMBER 2019 DECEMBER 2019
WE NEED TO GO to be respectful towards women. Strandfontein, Ocean View, Bonte- We must teach our young girls heuwel, Manenberg, Hanover Park BEYOND 16 DAYS OF that abuse is not acceptable and and Khayelitsha to spread further ACTIVISM is not love. We must support our awareness and directly tackle gen- shelters and empower, where we der based violence and femicide. I can, victims of domestic violence. further support the Western Cape 25 November 2019 We MUST report gender based Government’s initiative to run a violence where it becomes appar- 365 days of activism campaign. Letter by Minister Albert Fritz ent to us. Recognising that it is not enough This year has shown us, through There is an incontrovertible link to have these events over 16DoA numerous gruesome attacks on between the unacceptably high alone, my Department facilitates women and children, and the ro- murder rate in this province and a Domestic Violence Act Compli- bust fightback against it, that there interpersonal violence. Many ance Forum throughout the prov- is a need to go ‘Beyond 16 Days of women and children are killed ince, all year long. The aim of the A c t i v i s m’. by people they know. As Premier forum is to address how SAPS and Winde has indicated through the City of Cape Town Metro Police Each year we celebrate Wom- Provincial Safety Plan, this Gov- can remain compliant with the Act en’s Day on 9 August and com- ernment aims to halve the murder and SAPS National Instruction memorate 16 Days of Activism rate over the next 10 years. 7/1999. Ultimately, this ensures (16DoA) between 25 November that police can competently and and 10 December. Yet, soon after There is a critical connection be- efficiently respond to cases of do- and even whilst we generate the tween this objective and ensuring mestic violence, in turn safeguard- much-needed awareness, there is that the fight against woman and ing our women and children. another high-profile case of wom- children abuse and violence be an and child abuse. We cannot extended beyond a mere 16-day The Western Cape Government stand for this. annual campaign. Only by fighting has a number of initiatives in the scourge of GBV at all levels of place to ensure the safety of our While these commemorative society, in a consistent and inte- women and children in the form periods are important in raising grated manner, will we eradicate of shelters for victims of abuse and awareness of gender-based vio- all forms of interpersonal violence trauma counselling. More infor- lence and femicide, our efforts to against woman and children. mation on these shelters can be eradicate these social ills should found by accessing the Western not be confined to a certain time Throughout 16DoA, my Depart- Cape Department’s website. or space. This means that as good ment will hold 7 education and citizens we must constantly be awareness events. The programme educating our young boys on how will be hosted in Gugulethu,
#Enough is Enough.
The host of the event is a Self employed and Chair person of a NGO in our community. We need more people like Mrs.George to get involve and speak out about concerns in our community.
This event was greatly supported by the community and highlighted the need to get together and share information to the challenges woman faces inside our community. Truly Thankful to mrs.George and the great network of people who helped her organise this Woman Abuse event. StrandfonteinStrandfontein magazine magazine Strandfontein magazine Pg Pg 13 DECEMBER 2019
Gender-Based Violence (Violence Against Women and Girls) held in Strandfontein Thanks to all who made this event memorable...
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2019 AQUA FUN DAY The day involves 9Miles Project, a not-for-profit community organisations setting up these @STRANDFONTEIN PAVILION activities, stalls or services on the Pavilion, giving hosted by 9 MILES PROJECT... kids and parents the opportunity to try new sports and activities that they may not have tried before. ANNUAL Aqua Fun Day is about pride in being at 9 Miles Project on Strandfontein Pavilion— As well as being a fantastic day out, ‘A Day on the enjoying sport, summer, the beach and being Beach’ is an opportunity to promote community active. But most importantly, A Day on the Beach is participation, and encourage people to get about the community which 9 Miles Project serve... involved in local beach event and community organisations. The event has grown in popularity over the more than a few years it has been running and typically When is AQUA DAY 2020? attracts over 500 kids from Mitchell’s Plain and Watch this space... Strandfontein to the action-packed day. Kids get bus into the Pavilion...tagged and than the fun on GET INVOLVED...call 9 Miles Project... the Biggest tidal Pool on our continent starts.
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ANNUAL WOMAN’S DAY AT Good food and drinks was available and alot of sweet treats...plus a very special gift the was STRANDFONTEIN LIBRARY arrange by Pr.Cllr. Bernie Clark. The primary purpose this year was to unlock potential, Every year on the 9th of August is National empower and provide opportunities for the Women’s Day. Women from all over South Africa woman audience to step up and deliver positive stand together to celebrate the brave… Our moth- impact projects in their own communities. ers, wives and daughters. We started the day off with Sister Liz at our local This year, STRANDFONTEIN COMMUNITY has clinic… laughter and lightness...head into our stepped up its game in commemoration of this day fully stretched, strengthened and inspired. momentous day. Dress code was anything Pink There was also special guest speakers to talk about with a hint of Sparkle. Health and wellness, Dr Kumerin Malapermala, This is a once off, themed event where the ladies Pr.Cllr.Bernie Clark...woman was encourage to start can sit back, relax and celebrate their special day. putting a family will together...and to support other woman as much as possible. Best dress Women’s Day at Strandfontein library was the Woman was won by Shirley Cross. perfect time to treat that special woman in our community to a handful of specials and fun things to do. # EmpowerMeWomen’sDay
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What is the role of a for election into public office ever opportunity to grow and because she believed she could improve they stardard of living. PR Councillor? make a difference in the lives of the people she served. Her favourite quote is: “You can A councillor’s primary role is to dodge your responsibilities represent their ward or division Pr.Cllr. Clarke enjoys a good but you cannot dodge the and the people who live in it... conversation, is a listening consequences of dodging your As a local councillor, your person who believes in responsibilities.” residents will expect you to: transparency. respond to their queries and She plans to assist the youth in Pr.Cllr.Clarke has a very good investigate their concerns (case- the wards she serve by community presence, a high work) communicate council motivating them to get up and success rate connecting decisions that affect them. do things for themselves. organization with resources needed and very protective over About Pr.Cllr.Bernie Clarke... She believes people can also the elderly in the community. Prior to becoming a PR contribute to the development She is a genuinely good person councillor in the City of Cape of our country and she intends and her social values work well in Town, she worked as a to make sure she gets sponsors Strandfontein and surrounding community leader and for the youth development. areas she serves according to the entrepreneur. She believes for one to be locals who interacts with her on She has also been involved in respected they too should a daily basis. improving the lives of our seniors respect others. and youth, and doing Pr.Cllr.Clarke believes you must community work in the She despises acts of unfair Plan to get to those goals that Strandfontein area. treatment and her plans for her grow our community, our City Councillor Clarke availed herself ward include seeing all the and our Country with the help of seniors and youth is afforded all stakeholders. Strandfontein magazine Pg22 DECEMBER 2019
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The Strandfontein Ratepayers So what does the new strategy entail : (1) We need your support to become a mass Association membership organisation, so that all residents The (newly elected) SRRA is raising its game to pro- are able to participate in our engagements and mote the area towards reaching its true potential. projects. We are planning a radical revision of the SRA modus (2) Regular engagement with the COCT to operandi with the aim of co - creating and developing support the strengthening of its service delivery our area to its potential. , active monitoring of commitments made to residents, more consistent liaison with residents, As active citizenry is advancing, more residents realise follow-up on their concerns, better exchange of that they can move beyond mere dissatisfaction with information to strengthen citizen participation local government to active engagement in the devel- in local government and responses to the con- opment of their community and the strengthening of cerns of residents. service delivery. (3) To work more proactively to support the finding of constructive solutions to our local SRRA has operated for years solely on the goodwill of problems. the volunteer executive committee members . This Build on our collective strengths and draw on approach has proven insufficient for the purpose for the depth of skills and experience available in which the association was established, as we need to our community. be able to spend time on communicating effectively, As there is no shortage of intelligent, skilled and engaging with the municipality, holding municipal resourceful people in Strandfontein , we aim officials and each other to account, mobilising people to work with every resident and organisation for joint action, building cooperation, cohesiveness to unlock that potential in the interests of our and countering apathy. community. (4) Communication strategy : To change the outcomes we have to change our game Strandfontein magazine Pg24 DECEMBER 2019
Timeous and informative communication is our area. This depends on you and people like you to essential to transparency and accountability. support our association to make sure our voices are We aim to improve constructive communication heard. with residents, organizations , business and the Should you not receive feedback of a complaint or local municipality. concern, please feel free to contact any of the Exec- utive Committee members, AFTER you have logged The communication landscape is changing your complaint with the COCT or the ward councilor and as social media becomes more and more - Elton Jansen 0625917840 mainstream, the association’s communication Please feel free to relay your concerns using any of the and marketing strategies is changing and it will following communication channels listed below : continue to change. Whatsapp In terms of people’s communication preferenc- Facebook es and adoption of new technologies, what Email worked five years ago or even last year may not (Whatsapp preferred ) : work anymore. Chairman - Mario Oostendurp 0605070962 Dep Chairman : Quintin Griffith Communication is a two way street so whilst we 0815522167 are committed to communicating with you in Secretary : Stuart Smith 0731600364 the right way and at the right time we need you Asst Secretary : Michelle Goodman 0823844767 to communicate with us. Treasurer : Chris Paulsen 0715269496 Email : [email protected] Get involved FACEBOOK - Strandfontein Residents and Ratepay- Our mission is to hold the City of Cape Town ers Association to account and to represent the interests of Pg Strandfontein magazine Pg 25