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Sy sê verder dat die krisissentrumissentrum Die kinders het ook glo opgehou om skool herhaaldelik briewe aan die polisiesie geskryf Sewe maande nadat Sinoville Krisissentrum toe te gaan nadat die skool die gesin by het om te vra wanneer verklaringsgs verkry (SKS)-beraders die raaiselagtige dood maatskaplike dienste aangemeld het. sal word. Strauss het gesê dat al hhulul navrae van ’n maand oue baba, asook die Volgens Strauss is die kinders na bewering geïgnoreer word. beweerde verwaarlosing en mishandeling geslaan as hulle te veel eet en moes hul “Volgens die inligting wat die van vyf kinders, by die Pretoria Noord bababoetie sedert sy geboorte oppas. krisissentrum bekom het, was diee ma en polisiekantoor aangemeld het, word beweer “Pornografi ese foto’s is na bewering haar kêrel vantevore aangemeld, maar daadaarr dat daar nog steeds geen ondersoek ingestel ook van die kinders geneem en op ’n is geen rekord van sake wat geregistreergistreer óf opgevolg is nie. pornografi ese webwerf geplaas.” is, óf navrae deur polisie geopen is nie. “Gemeenskapslede het ons gekontak Die saak is op 15 November 2019 Was ’n behoorlike ondersoek gedoendoen en ná die baba se dood om na die oopgemaak . daar was ingegryp, sou die babaseuntjieseuntjie omstandighede van die ander broers en Volgens Strauss is daar nog geen moontlik vandag nog geleef het,”” het susters te gaan omsien,” het Colleen Strauss, verklarings tot hede deur die polisie geneem Strauss gesê. hoof uitvoerende beampte van nie. Die krisissentrum eis dat die die krisissentrum, gesê. Die krisissentrum dring daarop aan dat die polisie ’n senior amptenaar aanwyswys Strauss sê benewens die beweerde saak die nodige aandag kry. om hierdie saak te ondersoek en onnatuurlike dood van die baba, is “Die polisie het tot dusver geen verklarings te bekom. daar ook bewerings van seksuele verdere kontak met die klaer gehad nie Strauss sê dat van die kinders wwasas aanranding, kindermishandeling en en het geen verklarings van enige ander aanvanklik in pleegsorg geplaas, ernstige kinderverwaarlosing wat by dié gemeenskapslede geneem nie. Hulle het maar is reeds na ’n ander kinderhuishuis polisiekantoor oopgemaak is teen die ook nie seker gemaak dat assessering op die verhuis. Enige verdere inligting oooror biologiese ma en haar kêrel. kinders gedoen word nie.” die biologiese pa is onbekend op “Daar word beweer dat hulle slegs “Dit is nóg ’n klassieke voorbeeld waar hierdie stadium. aanmaak pap kry om snags te eet nadat rolspelers in die kinderregstelsel, in hierdie Rekord het sedert verlede weekk hul gedurende die dag geen kos kry nie; geval die polisie se spesialis eenheid, verskeie navrae aan die polisie gestuur Colleen Strauss, hoof uitvoerende beampte hul word glad nie eens gebad nie,” kinderslagoffers in die steek laat,” sê wat teen druktyd steeds onbeantwoord was. van die Sinoville Krisissentrum. Sewe aanvalle binne 24 uur op kleinhoewes in noorde van Pta Marizka Coetzer aangeval, beroof en beseer is. toe daar skote gevuur was. moontlikheid dat dit die sogenaamde ‘lang Woordvoerder van die GPF Sektor 3, Nooddienste is na die eiendom ontplooi en kort bende’ is. Dit blyk dat hulle in twee Lede van Pretoria-Noord se sektor 3 GPF Cobie Jansen van Rensburg, sê ’n beseerde en die werkers was op die toneel behandel groepe opgedeel het,” het sy gesê. sou vroeër die week ’n noodvergadering werker het na haar eiendom toe gehardloop en na die Steve Biko-hospitaal geneem vir Van 19:45 op 16 Junie tot 04:00 op 17 gehou het, nadat daar sewe aanvalle op om hulp te ontbied. verder mediese behandeling. Junie is altesaam sewe voorvalle binne kleinhoewes binne ’n bestek van 24 uur in “Albei die werkers wat buite om die vuur Jansen van Renburg sê die styging ’n radius van ongeveer 15-kilometer die omgewing was. gesit het, was aangeval en van hul selfone in aanvalle, roof en inbrake is ’n groot aangemeld. Disndagaand was lede van die Sektor en kontant beroof.” kommer. “Ons as gemeenskap staar uitdagings 3-CPF na ’n eiendom in Haakdornboom Een van die werkers was met ’n “Ek is bekommerd oor wat die afgelope soos nog nooit tevore nie nou in die gesig.” ontbied nadat twee werkers omstreeks onbekende voorwerp oor die kop geslaan, 24 uur gebeur het, volgens die beskrywing Sy het al die lede, asook die Pretoria- 19:15 deur ’n groep onbekende mans terwyl die ander een op die kop gewond is van die verdagtes is daar ’n groot Noord polisie, bedank vir hul bystand.

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Sinesipho Schrieber densely populated areas such as the in Pretoria in alcohol-related CBD and Tshwane incidents recently, just like the The spread of Covid-19 is gaining region 3 (Atteridgeville, Laudium, public hospitals. Casper Visser. momentum in Gauteng, and Pretoria CBD, Hercules, Danville, On the readiness for the the provincial government has, Saulsville, Lotus Gardens, Pretoria anticipated hike, Netcare’s Dr therefore, called for the national West) and Centurion. Erich Bock said the company health department’s support. “In Tshwane, we have screened spent R150-million to enhance the Suicide rate increases During the weekly Covid-19 more people than any other parts readiness of its health facilities briefi ng, Gauteng premier David of the province with 2.4-million amid the Covid-19 outbreak. Noxolo Sibiya People who attempted suicide Makhura said as of Saturday, the being screened there.” He said this was spent in the but lived also stressed depression, province had 9 897 cases, with Tshwane has 1 235 hospital ICU and high care facilities, There has been a notable increase family and work issues as the Tshwane cases at 1 385. beds available at health including purchasing additional in suicide cases in Pretoria since reason for their actions, he added. The province recorded 20 facilities, while the ventilators as well as the beginning of the national “Many took an overdose of Covid-19 related deaths and 3 114 province had an overall additional ultraviolet robots. lockdown, paramedics revealed prescription medication, while new positive cases last week alone. number of 8 301 beds. Bock said Netcare had a this week. some hanged themselves. Others “The pandemic is gaining “July is a critical capacity of 1 610 beds, Ambu Link paramedics used fi rearms and others jumped momentum in the province and we month for us. of which 224 were spokesperson Xander Loubser said from buildings and bridges.” have to face this reality head-on. We should have adult critical care they had seen an increase with the There were also drownings. “The period ahead is going to be additional beds as beds (intensive and latest case being on Sunday. Vemru paramedic Casper Visser diffi cult. we anticipate the high care beds). “Usually suicides increase from said they had attended to four “The number of new cases has Covid-19 peak in He said this was November to January, but there has suicides and three attempted doubled and hospital admissions August. excluding high been a signifi cant increase from suicides in Pretoria since the have increased. “There is an care beds at two April towards June,” he said. beginning of the lockdown. “We need support from the increase in Covid-19 specialised units, “The methods vary from The attempted suicides involved national department.” hospitalised patients of namely 30 in the overdoses and gunshots and we overdoses and shootings. He said lack of compliance about 492, with Gauteng premier haematology unit at have had an attempted hanging. “We arranged counselling for with health and safety measures 22 on ventilators, which David Makhura. Netcare Pretoria East “We have dealt with more or less them or took them to hospital.” in communities and workplaces means we need more.” hospital and 24 in the 10 suicides. Of those one person Visser said the highest number would undo the work done during Makhura also raised adult oncology unit at jumped out of a moving vehicle.” of suicides was at the end of level the lockdown to slow down the concerns over the surge in trauma Netcare Unitas hospital. Netcare 911 spokesperson Shaun 5 lockdown and start of level 4. infection rate. cases since the lifting of the ban on “With the Covid-19 situation Herbst said they too had noted an Bull Security was also called out “The reopening of the economy alcohol sales under level 3. being fl uid, we obviously need increase in suicides. to assist at various suicide cases. in Johannesburg’s and Tshwane’s This has led to local hospitals to be agile and responsive to A large portion occurred in Social worker Jacques Botes central business districts gearing up their readiness for the changing demands.” residential homes. said only about 60% of suicides contributed to the spike. anticipated hike in Covid-19 cases “Our hospitals, therefore, Herbst said many family showed any signs of depression. “We need the national while attending to alcohol-related assess the situation and demand members of the deceased said If you are experiencing an government to support us to ensure trauma cases. for Covid-19 patients to be the suicide victim suffered from emergency and would like we have enough staff like doctors Local Netcare trauma cases unit hospitalised on an ongoing basis depression or another mental someone to talk to, feel free to and nurses and more beds.” general manager Mande Toubkin in order to manage resources health-related condition. contact Mon Ami’s 24-hour trauma Makhura said curbing the spread said the hospital also saw an effectively in line with the “Lockdown has not helped.” line on 073-653-4497. proved to be “challenging” in increase in emergency departments evolving situation.”

OR64035/19-6-20 6 PRETORIA NORTH REKORD JUNE 19, 2020 www.rekordnorth.co.za www.rekordnorth.co.za SPORT PRETORIARETORIA NNORTHORORTH REKORREKORDD JUNE 19, 2020 7 Virus break ‘good’ for Markram Proteas batsman Aiden Markram admits that the past year has been a frustrating one in which plenty of self-doubt crept into his mind but says the downtime enforced due to the Covid-19 pandemic has allowed him to recharge and feel mentally rejuvenated. Like most of his teammates, the 25-year- old endured an unremarkable 2019 ICC World Cup in England before fracturing his hand during South Africa’s tour to India in October. He then returned to fi tness in time for England’s tour to South Africa but broke a fi nger in the opening Test and never played another match for his country during the rest of the summer. “It was certainly very frustrating to miss quite a bit of the season. But for now, I defi nitely feel 100 percent. “The injuries have certainly healed and subsided, which has allowed me to work quite hard during this time off,” he said during a recent interview. According to Markram, not allowing your mind to run off is probably the most Nizaam Carr in action for the challenging part of being injured. Springboks in 2016. Photo: Twitter “I think when you have so much time on your hands you tend to not just overthink things but also you delve deep into things which is often unnecessary. Bulls sign “So I think trying to keep your mind at bay and trying to keep your mind calm and strong when you have time off is probably the Springbok biggest challenge that I have struggled with,” he explained. After his injury return, Markram played six matches for the Titans, showing his usual Nizaam Carr impressive franchise form. South Africa is currently in its eighth week ‘He has done well of a national lockdown imposed as a result of the global Covid-19 outbreak. in England and it is Markram though, says the break has been great to have his talent good for him. back on South African “It’s (international cricket) a tough space to Aiden Markram in action for the Proteas. Photo: simon@actionimage be in but it comes with the territory. soil again.’ “If you want to be a top performer at a level, said his family has been key during the saying it would be an honour if he was high level then you’ve got to fi nd ways of most trying times of his career. chosen but not the end of the world if he dealing with it and certainly this time off “I’ve been blessed with a really amazing wasn’t. Koos Venter has been a time to refl ect and not blow it out family. From day one, I can only remember “From a personal perspective I really enjoy of proportion in your own mind… just try them supporting me and never getting in the captaincy. I enjoy the responsibilities that The Company confi rmed and crack on with what needs to get done,” way. They’ve always backed me to make the come with it. I’ve never given captaining last week that the athletic loose said the candidate for the Proteas captain’s right decisions, which has helped me learn. I my country too much thought. If it were to forward Nizaam Carr will join the armband after the retirement of Faf du have bumped my head a few times, but I’ve happen then it would be amazing, if it doesn’t union and will link up with the team Plessis. learnt a lot along the way,” he stated. then there’s plenty of good leaders within as soon as the Covid-19 pandemic Markram, who averages above 40 in He also shared some of his thoughts on the environment that would take the team travel restrictions are relaxed. domestic cricket but below 38 at international South Africa’s vacant Test captaincy berth, forward,” he concluded. The 29-year-old former player, who played for the English Premier League team Wasps over the past few seasons, is the third Springbok loose forward attracted to Joy in golf ranks over green light to play Pretoria by the new management, after Duanne Vermeulen and Arno Botha also announced earlier that they will SA’s golf community fi nally convinced government they could resume their sport fairly play their rugby at Loftus Versfeld next year. easily at all levels without compromising Covid-19 regulations. Carr played in fi ve Test matches for the Springboks between 2014 and 2016. accommodate the full capacity of the Koos Venter Director of Rugby, Jake White, course this weekend, there was great expressed his delight at Carr’s signing GolfRSA and the entire golf community enthusiasm among the players who could and is looking forward to working in South Africa were overwhelmed with get an opportunity to play. with the talented loose forward. joy last week after the Minister of Sports, He said players had no problem Arts and Culture announced that golf complying with the regulations and all “Nizaam needs little introduction clubs would be allowed to open and the required safety measures were put in and I’m happy that he has decided to players could return to golf courses on place to give players the opportunity to continue his career with the Vodacom condition they maintained strict safety enjoy themselves on the course. Bulls. measures. Only the pro shop is open to register His ability to perform under Shortly after the minister gave the players, but no other services will be pressure will only benefi t the go-ahead for action, Golf RSA also available at the club for the time being. franchise while his experience will announced that over the past few weeks, Van Niewenhuizen emphasised that be used to mentor the younger loose they had equipped all clubs with risk the government’s relaxation of the forwards in the squad as well. mitigation strategies and training of regulations that made golf action possible “He has done well in England and compliance offi cers. again came just in time for most golf it is great to have his talent back on All golf governing bodies and clubs clubs. South African soil again,” said White. acknowledged and recognised that the “We suffered great damage, but we Competition among the loose safety of human life was of paramount were one of the lucky clubs with very forwards is going to be one of the importance in this process. loyal members. highlights for Bulls supporters next In addition to this, GolfRSA provided “Most of our members continued to pay year and that can only be good for the all facilities with a state-of-the-art their affi liation fees in the months without team as a whole. application that allows for the scanning Shaun Norris, one of the professionals at action and it enabled us to maintain the Carr will compete for a place in the and monitoring of all golfers and staff. the Silver Lakes Golf Club, was one of the club while we did not need to lay off any team with other loose forwards such Meanwhile, golf courses in Gauteng players who returned to the course after staff,” he said. as Springboks Vermeulen, Botha and were a hive of activity this past weekend months of lockdown.. It is known that many other golf clubs Marco van Staden as well as former after enthusiastic golfers were able to play were not so lucky and some – especially Scottish international Josh Strauss, Brendon van Niewenhuizen, golf manager former junior Springboks Stoney their fi rst game of golf in more than three at Silver Lakes Golf Club in the East of in the countryside – were still at risk of months. For this, they were even prepared closing their doors due to the fi nancial Steenkamp, Muller Uys and Abongile Pretoria, told Rekord that, although due Nonkontwana and former Blitzbok to face the cold front that reached the to Covid-19 regulations they could not damage they suffered since all golf action province by Friday. was banned in March. Tim Agaba. REKORD I N S I D VVirusirus bbreakreak ‘‘good’good’ PRETORIA NORTH REKORD JUNE 19, 2020 E fforor PProteasroteas bbatsmanatsman Amateur rugby gets help from Blue Bulls Koos Venter Rugby Club, who plays in the Blue Bulls Presidential League, said they are very The Blue Bulls Company and Blue Bulls grateful for the help. Rugby Union last week announced the “Our expenses are not as big as the establishment of the Vodacom Bulls Relief Carlton Cup clubs, but the same goes for our Fund, which is aimed at assisting employees income, of course. and those who serve in club and community “This crisis has robbed us of the rugby in the union’s jurisdiction area. opportunity to recruit sponsors this year. This essential and groundbreaking “So, the money will be very welcome to initiative in the rugby industry has be able to pay our grounds manager and been kick-started by the generosity of other obligations such as affi liation fees,” shareholders Remgro and businessman said Basson. Patrice Motsepe, with the union’s main Pieter Uys, chairman of the Blue Bulls sponsor Vodacom. company, reiterated the importance of the Collectively they contributed R1.5-million fund. to get the project off the ground. For most clubs, the contribution they will receive from the relief fund is like manna from “It is important in these diffi cult times to Willem Strauss, president of the Blue heaven. Income from sponsors is no longer guaranteed due to the impact of the Covid-19 make a difference and to support our Blue Bulls Rugby Union, outlined the importance crisis on the country’s economy. Photo: Hein Roos Bulls people and clubs as they are the heart of the fund, while also hailing the of our wonderful brand. Sustaining the shareholders and sponsor as heroes. support structures at clubs and community “There are hundreds of dedicated people fund possible. during matches and other social events. levels during this time is essential for the who pour their hearts and souls into keeping For most clubs, the contribution they will “We try to think outside the box and future of the game in the region. It not only rugby alive and well in our communities. receive from this fund is like manna from maintain a revenue stream with braai packs assists the individuals involved but also “For many of them this is their only heaven. Income from sponsors is suddenly and take away liquor sales during level 3 ensures a smooth restart when we get to that source of income, and at a time like this, no longer guaranteed due to the impact of the lockdown regulations, but that’s not stage,” said Uys. with no rugby action, this fund is literally of the Covid-19 crisis on the country’s comparable to what we’re used to. This Michelle van Eyden, executive head of the difference between having a meal or economy. assistance from the union’s fund is therefore sponsorship at Vodacom said “this is a tough not,” he explained. However, many clubs usually rely on like a blessing from above,” Charles Pelser, time for the Bulls family, but they still give At the announcement of the fund, Strauss the support of the public and their loyal manager at Centurion rugby club, told everything for the game they love”. expressed the union’s gratitude to its supporters for the bulk of their income, Rekord. “As a member of the Bulls family, we are shareholders, who made the founding of the which is earned through food and drink sales Jaco Basson, rugby director at the Pretoria humbled to be able to support them.”

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