4 NEWS CAPE TIMES THURSDAY, AUGUST 04, 2016 The nation heads to polls – in pictures

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LEADING THE WAY: President Jacob Zuma waits in line to cast his vote at Ntolwane Primary School in Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal yesterday. Picture: GCIS MY SECRET: Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu votes in . Picture: REUTERS

ON THE JOB: Cape Times photographer Brenton Geach reaches new heights to get a picture of MOMENT IN TIME: This is the image Cape Times photographer Brenton Geach captured while standing on top of a shack in . Voting started off slowly, voting stations in Khayelitsha. Picture: SIYAVUYA MZANTSI but as the day progressed more voters headed for the voting stations.

FAMILY OUTING: Julius Malema arriving at a voting station in Seshego, Limpopo, accompanied by his wife Mantoa and his VOTING FOR CHANGE: DA leader Mmusi Maimane casts his vote at Allen Glen High School in Roodepoort after campaigning grandmother. Picture: THETO MAHLAKOANA hard for the party. Picture: MUTINY MEDIA

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PROCESS Environmental Impact Assessment for the Redevelopment of the River Club, Observatory, DEA&DP Reference No.: 16/3/3/6/7/2/A7/17/3104/16 HWC Case No.: 15112504WD1217E SRK Project No: 478320 DWS Reference No.: To be supplied

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA), the National Water Act 36 of 1998 (NWA) and the National Heritage Resources Act 25 of 1998 (NHRA): Project: The Liesbeek Leisure Properties Trust (LLPT) is proposing to redevelop the River Club in Observatory, for residential, commercial, institutional and associated uses. Location: Erf 151832, Erf 26426, ERF 108936, Erf 26427, Erf 151833, Erf 15326 Rem, Cape Town, Applications for: • Environmental Authorisation in terms of the NEMA EIA Regulations, 2014 for GN R983 (19); GN R984 (6) and (27); and GN R985 (15) and (18) activities. • Water Use Licence in terms of the NWA for Section 21 (a), (c), (e), (g), (i) and (k) activities. • Heritage Approval in terms of the NHRA for Section 38 (1) (a), (b), (c) and (d) activities. Release of the Draft Scoping Report: The Draft Scoping Report is available for public review and comment at: The River Club; the Observatory Public Library and the offices of SRK Consulting in , Cape Town. The Draft Scoping Report can also be accessed electronically on the SRK website www.srk.co.za (via the ‘Library’ and ‘Public Documents’ links). An Executive Summary of the Report is available from SRK on request. Opportunity to participate: Stakeholders are invited to submit comments and/or register on the project database. Stakeholders should refer to all the relevant reference numbers above, and must include their name, contact details (specifying the preferred method of notifi cation, e.g. e-mail), and an indication of any direct business, fi nancial, personal, or other interest which they have in the application, to the contact person below, by 5 September 2016. Note that only registered stakeholders will be notifi ed of future meetings and opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation. To submit comments, register, or request further information please contact: Amy Hill of SRK Consulting at [email protected] Postnet Suite #206, Private Bag X18, Rondebosch, 7701; POWER OF THE BALLOT: Cape Town mayor Patricia de Lille casting her vote FINGERS CROSSED: Marius Fransman of the ANC drops his ballot into the box at the NG Kerk, fax: 021 685 7105, tel: 021 659 3060. OM\04\10418562 just after 9am at the Pinelands Town Hall. Picture: IAN LANDSBERG Church Street, . Picture: TRACEY ADAMS 2 Thursday August 4 2016 LETTERS Tatler

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Fax 021 488 4615 previously with a election former boss, the when corruption sets its courts of law. Another The iconic Nelson magnesium sharpener. President, with ugly tentacles into the year of them will spell Mandela belongs to all Editor Chantel Erfort These sharpeners are no Dr EV Rapiti, Eastridge unrepentant disdain. leadership. There is little doom. of , and not 021 488 4230 longer manufactured Not even our reason to doubt that the Our vote may not get only to the ANC. [email protected] and nor is the Today’s municipal president’s useless ANC has captured the us a government that can The former magnesium fire-making election is probably guffawing could save SABC in spite of ANC deliver but it can reduce legendary statesman News Editor Simoneh de Bruin flint. going to be the most him from further secretary-general Gwede corruption by preventing would certainly not be 021 488 4608 I have been exciting elections we embarrassment from the Mantashe’s feeble any one party from proud of the embattled [email protected] unsuccessful in my have ever had because fiery Malema. protestations against the winning the majority of ANC fraught with search, and hoped that a the outcome is riddled Malema did more despicable action by seats in government. corruption and sex Reporters Tauriq Hassen reader might be able to with uncertainty. damage to the Teflon- Hlaudi Motsoeneng to scandals in its upper 021 488 4602 assist. Unlike previous coated President than ban all coverage of Mark R H Kleinschmidt, echelons of leadership. 083 383 8309 Please email me at elections, the major the 90 000 booing violence. The ANC is Kenwyn It is the current ANC [email protected] [email protected] players, the ANC and mourners could do at aware that most of the that has been sending John Harvey the DA, were confident Madiba’s funeral. violent protests are the Media reports by ANC out confusing messages 021 488 4634 Thank you about winning The DA could not result of poor service soothsayers allege that to the electorate, and 061 629 6676 constituencies, but in grow fast enough in the delivery in the poorly- DA election posters are not the DA. [email protected] Sue Gow, Rosebank this election, the black townships because run ANC municipalities. sending out confusing ● These letters has Sports Editor relatively new boy on the of its very white image, Hopefully the recent messages, is grossly been shortened. Fuad Esack To the three kind young block, the EFF, has sent even though it has a court ruling to compel inaccurate and begs a 021 488 4622 people in the Toyota these two major parties black leader and the SABC not to censor response. [email protected] Tazz who turned around into a worry mode. because it was so violent protests and the It is not only party What’s On Entertainment News and stopped their Prior to the entry of vulnerable to chants reinstatement of the leaders Mmusi Maimane [email protected] journey to help two the EFF, the two major from the very desperate journalists that were and Patricia De Lille’s Market senior citizens. parties felt very secure ANC that the DA is a unfairly fired by the posters displayed. Bethany Fellowship Off My Trolley It was Wednesday amid the less influential white racist party with SABC will give the public If they had taken time offmytrolley@.co.za evening July 20, the rain smaller parties like token blacks in charge. broadcaster enough to take a drive through Church at 225 Imam Haron Road, Letters must include the was storming down, the COPE, the ACDP and Lindiwe Mazibuko’s time to correct their the suburban streets of writer’s full name, address car stalled and refused the UDM. The EFF has latest attack on her wrongs of the past two the Cape Metro, they Claremont, has its and contact number.Email to to start at the Park and secured their position party, the DA, about months. would have noticed the monthly mini market [email protected] on Saturday August 6, or fax to 021 488 4615. from 9am to 1pm. What’s On notices are free. LOSE WEIGHT NATURALLY Stalls are available at They must be received a

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Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA), the National Water Act 36 of 1998 (NWA) Southern Suburbs and the National Heritage Resources Act 25 of 1998 (NHRA): Tatler subscribes to the South African Project: The Liesbeek Leisure Properties Trust (LLPT) is proposing to redevelop the River Club in Press Code that prescribes news Observatory, for residential, commercial, institutional and associated uses. that is truthful, accurate, fair and balanced. If we don’t live up to the Location: Erf 151832, Erf 26426, ERF 108936, Erf 26427, Erf 151833, Erf 15326 Rem, Cape Town, Code you can contact the Press Ombudsman at 011 484 3612/8 or City of Cape Town fax 011 484 3619 . Applications for: Science for sustainable development and improved quality of life Cape Community Newspapers • Environmental Authorisation in terms of the NEMA EIA Regulations, 2014 for GN R983 (19); publishes 15 titles: GN R984 (6) and (27); and GN R985 (15) and (18) activities. Atlantic Sun, Athlone News, the CapeTowner, • Water Use Licence in terms of the NWA for Section 21 (a), (c), (e), (g), (i) and (k) activities. Join us as we explore the wonders of science through interactive exhibits, Bulletin, Echo, • Heritage Approval in terms of the NHRA for Section 38 (1) (a), (b), (c) and (d) activities. science shows, coding, hands-on workshops and so much more! Bolander, Sentinel News, Plainsman, Southern Mail, Release of the Draft Scoping Report: The Draft Scoping Report is available for public Programme on www.ctsc.org.za Southern Suburbs Tatler, review and comment at: The River Club; the Observatory Public Library and the offices of Tabletalk, Northern News SRK Consulting in Rondebosch, Cape Town. The Draft Scoping Report can also be accessed Parow/Goodwood, Northern News Bellville/, electronically on the SRK website www.srk.co.za (via the ‘Library’ and ‘Public Documents’ links). Northern News Kuils An Executive Summary of the Report is available from SRK on request. River// FREE ENTRY and Vukani Opportunity to participate: Stakeholders are invited to submit comments and/or register on the project database. Stakeholders should refer to all the relevant reference numbers above, and must 8, 9 & 13 AUG 2016 VFD Printed by CTP include their name, contact details (specifying the preferred method of notifi cation, e.g. e-mail), and an Newspaper Division Cape indication of any direct business, fi nancial, personal, or other interest which they have in the application, for the publishers, Independent to the contact person below, by 5 September 2016. Note that only registered stakeholders will be CTSC | 021 300 3200 | 370B Main Road, Observatory Newspapers Cape, 122 St George’s notifi ed of future meetings and opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation. Mall for and on behalf of the proprieters, Independent To submit comments, register, or request further information please contact: Amy Hill of National Science Week is an initiative of the Department of Science and Technology, Newspapers (Pty) Ltd PO Box 1014, SRK Consulting at [email protected] Postnet Suite #206, Private Bag X18, Rondebosch, 7701; implemented by the South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement. Johannesburg, 2000. Reg fax: 021 685 7105, tel: 021 659 3060. 71/1422/06 OM\04\10418562 Cape Times THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2018 news 5

‘WE ARE A FAMILY’ Retired paramedic to unite unsung heroes

Nicola Daniels gathering and experienced depending on a patient’s for paramedics following the love and compassion we condition.” a spate of attacks. Crews in IN AN effort to get health ser- had for one another. We are a He said when he was in these areas have to wait for vants of the past under one family,” he said. the service, they did not police escort before entering. roof, retired paramedic Nor- This year, Baartman wid- receive the same volume of “I can’t believe ambu- man Baartman has organised ened his reach via social calls. “People respected us, lances are being attacked a reunion for all veterans and media and word of mouth. they saw us as a helping hand by the people they help and current emergency medical He is expecting about 100 and you felt good because you assist. We are not protected by staff and their families to people to attend the gathering. were there for a purpose and I bullet-proof jackets and we’re share the good and the bad of Baartman said things had am passionate about helping not allowed to carry our guns. their profession. drastically changed. people, especially people in a We are health servants,” said Baartman, 60, was a para- “Our community has crisis. Even more so injured Baartman. medic at the Pinelands Ambu- expanded tremendously. Pol- or ill people. The event will feature a dis- lance base for 33 years. itically, things changed and “Paramedics in the coun- play of specialised equipment “Over the years we lost the demand has increased. As try have come under attack for old staff to see how the ser- HOME AT LAST: Miss Universe Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters returns to South Africa for the first time since she was crowned. She guys we worked with for many the demand grew, the service in recent months, with some vice has expanded. It will start received a warm welcome yesterday at OR Tambo International Airport. Picture: Itumeleng English/African News Agency/ANA years, and the only time we could not keep up with the being stabbed or robbed at at 12pm at Erica Park in Bel- would reunite with others requirement as budgets would gunpoint while attending to har. The event is free and all would be at funerals. We not allow. emergencies.” staff, old and new, are invited would be so excited to see each “So now many people have Areas such as Tafelsig in along with their families. Warm SA welcome for proud Miss Universe other because there was no to wait, hence they introduced , For more details, call Baar- communication. a bulk-waiting system to pri- and sections of Khayelitsha tman on 076 123 5299, email: “In 2013, I had a small oritise the public’s needs, have been declared red zones [email protected] Staff Writer that includes visits to Cape in South Africa by partnering grounds and cultures – one of Town and her home town of with self-defence experts to the many things that makes MISS Universe Demi-Leigh Sedgefield. educate, empower and train me immensely proud to be a Nel-Peters received a rous- Nel-Peters will host women how to handle situa- South African. ing welcome at OR Tambo Unbreakable workshops in tions, including various forms “I am very excited to cele- International Airport Soweto and Cape Town with of assault, toxic relationships brate this achievement with Heaps of praise for ‘inspirational’ Bra Hugh yesterday. members of the community. and sexual harassment. my people in the spirit of She was welcomed by Min- She will also visit victims of “I can’t begin to express my Mzansi,” she said. Nokuthula Zwane Sherry McLean, close inspiration, a mentor. We shall of SA said Bra Hugh was a ister of Women in the Presi- the Knysna fires who were gratitude and how proud I am Her whistle-stop tour friend of his sister, Barbara continue with the baton.” fearless campaigner and activ- dency Susan Shabangu. beneficiaries of her fund- to represent our country as includes a parade in Sedge- TRIBUTES continue to pour Masekela, took time to extend Samuel L Jackson took to ist. Chief executive Nhlanhla Nel-Peters arrived back raising efforts for disaster Miss Universe. field, an appearance at the pres- in for the fallen giant of the her condolences. Twitter and said: “RIP Hugh Sibisi said: “He was a fearless for the first time since being relief in 2017. “Being a global ambas- tigious horse-racing event The South African music industry. “I am from Ireland origin- Masekela, you & Gabriel campaigner and activist, but crowned Miss Universe. She is As Miss Universe, Nel- sador is as much a Sun Met on Saturday, as well Hugh Masekela gave sound- ally and Hugh’s music is very can grab Satchmo & light da above all an icon of South the first Miss Universe to come Peters will work to empower responsibility as it is an as meeting with dignitaries tracks to many generations. popular over there.” place up!! #musicofmyyouth African music. He was right out of South Africa since 1978. women around the globe honour. and former Miss South Africa The legendary jazz musician Meanwhile, on Twitter #freedomfighter #apartheid- up there with the best of the She will now embark on through her Unbreakable cam- “Our nation is comprised title holders at Cell C head and Struggle activist died after local and international celeb- buster.” best. Rest in peace Bra Hugh, a week-long celebration paign, an initiative she created of many different back- office. a prolonged battle with pros- rities and musicians expressed The Apollo Theatre in New you ran a good race.” tate cancer on Tuesday. their condolences and said the York was one of the few inter- The Hugh Masekela Herit-

Yesterday, friends, family 78-year-old legend’s legacy was national stages that remem- age Foundation will announce ACM 10841040 and fans visited the music going to live on. bered Masekela with star preparations for his burial and Cape Times Subscription maestro’s family home in @RealBlackCoffee tweeted: lights and tributes. memorial today. hotline 080 0220 770 Parktown, Johannesburg. “RIP Sir Hugh Masekela... An The Recording Industry [email protected] STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PROCESS Heritage Impact Assessment for the Redevelopment of the River Club Observatory, Cape Town To advertise in the HWC Case No.: 15112504WD1217E DEA&DP Ref. No.: 16/3/3/6/7/2/A7/17/3104/16 Cape Times DWS Ref. No.: 16/2/7/G22/A/11 Social worker SRK Project No: 478320 Call 021 4884888 Notice is hereby given of a stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National Environmental defends child AUCTION – AUCTION – DURBANVILLE - AUCTION – AUCTION – AUCTION Management Act 107 of 1998, as amended (NEMA), National Water Act 36 of 1998 (NWA) and FROM LOOKS POLISHED FROM CERAMIC WALL National Heritage Resources Act 25 of 1998 (NHRA): FABULOUS ST Antiques, Furniture, paintings, Persian carpets, 1 90 2 on THE Wall PORCELAIN TILES 200 x 300 mm m Project: The Liesbeek Leisure Properties Trust (LLPT) is proposing to redevelop the River Club in Observatory, Jewellery and watches, Porcelain & china, mirrors, AND Floor! 49 rapist De Villiers TILES 90 for residential, commercial, institutional and associated uses, and to rehabilitate adjacent watercourses where Ornaments, Fleamarket Bric a Brac 2 FROM 600mm x 600mm 94 m HEXAGON they front the site. A SOCIAL worker testifying in the pre-sentencing 90 ON SATURDAY 27 JANUARY 2017 @ 10:00AM SHARP - ON TILES m2 proceedings of convicted child rapist and model 49 Location: The River Club (Erf 151832, City of Cape Town) and adjacent properties (Erf 26426, ERF 108936, VIEW FRIDAY FROM 12NOON TILL 4:30PM - Erf 26427, Erf 151833, Erf 15326 Rem, City of Cape Town) – collectively referred to as the site. agency boss Dawie de Villiers has told the SATURDAY FROM 9AM - AT ESTANCIA FARM – CERAMIC FLOOR FROM LANGEBERG ROAD – DURBANVILLE 1ST 90 Applications for: Heritage comment in terms of the NHRA for Section 38 (1) activities, Environmental Johannesburg High Court his victims had not TILES 450 x 450 mm 64 m2 received counselling, a sign that they did not suffer Authorisation (EA) in terms of NEMA and Water Use Licensing (WUL) in terms of the NWA. Leather couches, antique display cabinets, Executive desks FROM and chairs, Lounge chairs, couches, table lamps, light fittings, 12 HOUR NON SLIP Release of the Heritage Impact Assessment: The draft Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) compiled by any trauma. 90 SA & European paintings, books, Gents Gold Rolex watch, TILES 485 x 485 mm 2 heritage consultants as part of a NHRA Section 38(8) process, and a Basic Assessment (BA) process in terms on “I was quite surprised, I’m still wondering Diamond jewellery, coffee tables, old records, kitchenware, 69 m 90 the EIA Regulations, 2014 (GN 982) is available for public review and comment at: The River Club; the Mowbray, why they have not been assisted,” Katherina antique dressing table, Chinese figures. PER 20Kg BAG FROM Woodstock and Observatory Public Libraries and the offices of SRK Consulting in Rondebosch, Cape Town. Walmerans said during cross-examination. 69 NATURAL STONE Plus many more interesting and valuable items fully detailed 90 The HIA can also be accessed electronically on the SRK website www.srk.co.za (via the ‘Library’ and ‘Public TILES 200 x 200 mm m2 Last February, the founder of Modelling South in our descriptive catalogue to numerous to detail. For a 79 Documents’ links). Africa (Pty) was found guilty of rape, sexual detailed catalogue phone 021 9887766 or email [email protected] Opportunity to participate: Stakeholders are invited to submit comments of the draft HIA and/or register assault, sexual grooming, fraud and exposure on the project database. Stakeholders should refer to all the relevant reference numbers above, and must of pornography to children. Walmerans said De KENNY FINBERG AUCTIONS CC include their name, contact details (specifying the preferred method of notification, e.g. e-mail), and an Villiers had experienced incarceration, which was indication of any direct business, financial, personal, or other interest which they have in the application, to the OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK why there was less chance of him reoffending. Enquiries 082 552 0774 * Telephone at Sale: 021 988 7766 * R2000.00 CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS ACCEPTED contact person below, by 6 March 2018. Registered stakeholders will be informed of upcoming opportunities Refundable Deposit Required On Registration * Payment by Eft Must AMPLE PARKING AVAILABLE to participate in the NEMA stakeholder engagement process and comment on reports. Were he a paedophile, he would have committed DELIVERIES CAN BE ARRANGED Be Cleared Before Delivery * All Jewellery Sold With Guarantee & WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY 47856 E.&O.E. the offences earlier in his life, she said. – ANA Insurance Valuations * All Watches Guaranteed As Authentic and Sold To submit comments, register, or request further information please contact: Amy Hill of SRK Consulting In Working Order ˜°˛˝ ˙˙ˆ den Eiland Road, P˙˙ˆ den Eiland, Cape Town Tel: 021 510 5500 Á VAT INCL Á E&OE Á Website:www.mallstiles.com Terms & Conditions apply at [email protected]; Postnet Suite #206, Private Bag X18, Rondebosch, 7701; Fax: 021 685 7105; Tel: 021 659 3060. Tatler WATER CRISIS Thursday January 25 2018 5 Residents find solutions for water storage

KAREN WATKINS ate and when heated, this substance determined that there is no limit to excretes BPA and antimony. the shelf life of bottled water.” s Day Zero creeps closer, BPA is a hormone disruptor and Consequently, the FDA does not the latest is April 12, many has been linked to cancer, neuro- require an expiration date for bottled Aare stocking up on bottled logical issues, heart problems, ADHD, water products and it says drinking water, but what are the implica- obesity and diabetes. water can be kept for about a year tions of storing water? University of Florida researchers if stored in a cool, place away from City of Cape Town’s executive studied 16 bottled water brands by sunlight. director for safety and security, exposing them to 70ºC for four weeks Water Shedding Richard Bosman, says the City’s and discovered that as the bottles got users say there is only one affordable Disaster Risk Management Cen- hotter, levels of BPA and antimony solution to the drinking water drama: tre advises that residents will got higher. groundwater that is filtered by reverse need to make use of five to Researchers warned against leaving osmosis, although distilled water is 25-litre plastic containers which plastic water bottles in cars, especially best, but most average households should be stored in a cool, dry during summer. But what about plastic cannot afford a distiller. place and should remain closed bottles on delivery trucks that spend Glenda Doller, of Constantia, says and sealed. hours in the sun before being deliv- they are lucky and have enough river Only clean containers should ■ Plastic, glass, stainless steel, what is best for water storage. ered? water on the property which they store be used and residents should Janine Basson of the Constan- in tanks after sterilisation. ensure that they do not use con- Emere have been collecting bot- Michael Perry says the water will tia-based PET Recycling Company “If that goes, we’ll collect spring tainers that have had chemicals tled water for drinking for sev- be fine if stored in a cool, dark (PETCO) says polyethylene tereph- water which will be stored in plastic, stored in them. eral months. place. thalate (PET) is safe and not used in unfortunately. We’ll buy a stainless Finally, when in doubt, boil Justin and Leanne Hewitt Concern was also raised plastic bottles or as a chemical build- steel tank as there is less danger of the water first before drinking. fitted an impressive grey-water about the rate of release of toxic ing block for any of the materials used plastic leeching into the water, other- Water will be collected from system in their Mowbray home Bisphenol-A from the plastic into in the manufacture of PET. wise we’ll collect from the tankers designated water points across and now filter their rainwater the water being directly related “There’s no connection between provided by politicians. the city, site assessments are still and store hundreds of bottles in to the ambient temperature. PET plastic and BPA. PET is used to “Wet wipes for washing, cleaning underway and details will be the garage. He referred to an article at make reusable rigid containers and clothes by hanging outside to freshen made available in due course. “We have many options, undergroundhealthreporter. electronic devices and is also called a up... lots of positive thoughts,” says Ms “Residents will be allowed to mostly off grid, and can survive com about the hazards posed plasticiser,” says Ms Basson. Doller. collect water on certain days of for three months without muni- by Bisphenol-A (BPA) and anti- She adds that current research ● Tips for storing water from Amer- the week. cipal water, possibly extended to mony in plastic water bottles. shows that PET does not contain or ican Preppers Network: “This process will be closely six months so, no, you will not America’s Food and Drug leach oestrogen-like chemicals such monitored. Allowances will be see us in the queue,” says Mr Administration (FDA) maintains as BPA or other endocrine disrupters. made for drive-through collec- Hewitt. that plastic water bottles are per- According to the International Bot- tion points,” he says. Margaret Holton comments fectly safe, but a study published tled Water Association, the FDA, “has Continued on page 13 TheTatler turned to the that plastic has a lifespan and in September 2017 demonstrates Water Shedding Western Cape after a few months begins to how levels of BPA and antimony Facebook group to hear how leach toxins into the water. spike when plastic water bottles some of its 127 000 members Another user says plastic bot- are exposed to heat. were storing water. tles must be kept in a fridge or Plastic water bottles are made Alister Raine and Louise the water becomes toxic, but from polyethylene terephthal-

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STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PROCESS Heritage Impact Assessment for the Redevelopment of the River Club Adjacent Properties, Observatory, Cape Town HWC Case No.: 15112504WD1217E DEA&DP Ref. No.: 16/3/3/6/7/2/A7/17/3104/16 DWS Ref. No.: 16/2/7/G22/A/11 SRK Project No: 478320

Notice is hereby given of a stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998, as amended (NEMA), National Water Act 36 of 1998 (NWA) and National Heritage Resources Act 25 of 1998 (NHRA): Project: The Liesbeek Leisure Properties Trust (LLPT) is proposing to redevelop the River Club in Observatory, for residential, commercial, institutional and associated uses, and to rehabilitate adjacent watercourses where they front the site. Location: The River Club (Erf 151832, City of Cape Town) and adjacent properties (Erf 26426, ERF 108936, Erf 26427, Erf 151833, Erf 15326 Rem, City of Cape Town) – collectively referred to as the site. Applications for: Heritage comment in terms of the NHRA for Section 38 (1) activities, Environmental Authorisation (EA) in terms of NEMA and Water Use Licensing (WUL) in terms of the NWA. Release of the Heritage Impact Assessment: The draft Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) compiled by heritage consultants as part of a NHRA Section 38(8) process, and a Basic Assessment (BA) process in terms on the EIA Regulations, 2014 (GN 982) is available for public review and comment at: The River Club; the Mowbray, Woodstock and Observatory Public Libraries and the offi ces of SRK Consulting in Rondebosch, Cape Town. The HIA can also be accessed electronically on the SRK website www.srk.co.za (via the ‘Library’ and ‘Public Documents’ links). Opportunity to participate: Stakeholders are invited to submit comments of the draft HIA and/or register on the project database. Stakeholders should refer to all the relevant reference numbers above, and must include their name, contact details (specifying the preferred method of notifi cation, e.g. e-mail), and an indication of any direct business, fi nancial, personal, or other interest which they have in the application, to the contact person below, by 6 March 2018. Registered stakeholders will be informed of upcoming opportunities to participate in the NEMA stakeholder engagement process and comment on reports. To submit comments, register, or request further information please contact: Amy Hill of SRK Consulting at [email protected]; Postnet Suite #206, Private Bag X18, Rondebosch, 7701; Fax: 021 685 7105; Tel: 021 659 3060.