UPDATE 3: WILDERNESS HEIGHTS POWER OUTAGE – POWER SUPPLY RESTORED
UPDATE 3: WILDERNESS HEIGHTS POWER OUTAGE – POWER SUPPLY RESTORED
Power supply has been restored in all areas.
Issued George Mun
27 May 2022
13:50
Author: Ntobeko Mangqwengqwe
UPDATE: POWER OUTAGE WILDERNESS HEIGHTS
UPDATE: POWER OUTAGE WILDERNESS HEIGHTS
Most of the power supply has been restored, only a small portion affecting the fairyknowe hotel, Eden adventures, Nature reserve housing and one other client remain off. Repairs are continuing. ETR 2hours.
Issued by George Mun
27 May 2022
09:35
George Means Business
Media Statement: #George Means Business
Issued George Municipality, 26 May, for immediate release
Executive Mayor for George, Leon Van Wyk will this week participate in the Western Cape Property Development Forum’s 9th Annual Conference taking place in Cape Town at the CTICC . Session 3 will be hosted by Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde today 26 May, and he will present his vision for attracting and pitching investment to the Western Cape. Thereafter the executive mayors for George, Drakenstein, Overstrand, Saldanha Bay and Stellenbosch will share their own strategies for their respective cities.
“George is thrilled to be at the Western Cape Property Development Forum for the first time. It is an honour and privilege that our city has been invited by the Premier of the Western Cape to showcase George as a leading intermediary city. We have come to learn and understand the needs and aspirations of property development. We believe this will help us drive economic development in George,” said the Executive Mayor, Alderman Leon van Wyk.
Attending the 2022 WCPDF Conference with Ald Van Wyk will be newly appointed Municipal Manager, Dr Michele Gratz and Director for Human Settlements, Planning & Development, and Property Management, Lauren Waring.
George has long been highlighted as one of the fastest growing intermediary cities in the country with good governance, and a stable political environment and administration. The city has shown itself to be responsive to emerging trends actively utilizing improved data management and analysis thereof to ensure excellent planning and integration between the Municipal Master Plans, Spatial Planning, and the GIS interface.
” George is currently experiencing unprecedented growth, being one of the preferred destinations of semi-migration. It is important that we understand and are responsive to the needs of all the role players in growth and development. This is a unique chance to network and plan growth of our town. The programme is jam-packed with interesting topics and high-profile speakers and George is honoured to be a part of this” said Dr Michele Gratz, Municipal Manager.
The city is currently focused on extending and upgrading water and sanitation infrastructure by a full 50% and was recently awarded R1.197 billion via the Budget Facility for Infrastructure funding (“BFI”), the first non-metro municipality to ever receive such a grant in South Africa. The BFI funding is allocated to George Municipality through the Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant managed by the Department of Water and Sanitation.
The electrical division is spearheading innovative projects such as a possible hydroelectric scheme at the old George dam, being one of the first B- municipality’s in South Africa to offer wheeling and electricity trading through the municipal grid, keeping traffic flowing with 40 traffic intersections fitted with UPS backup, applying for Loadshedding curtailment and a number of renewable energy projects to be implemented over the next three years in a bid to reduce the municipal reliance on electrical supply.
“Economic growth is a driver of social development. To grow George and encourage sustainable development for the community of George, the municipality interacts with a wide range of stakeholders, and built environment practitioners are key partners. While we are here to showcase George as a best practice city, we are also here to listen and learn from the industry” said Lauren Waring, Director Human Settlements, Planning & Development, and Property Management.
George means business and the municipality is doing all it can to facilitate the ease of doing business as a smart city. The city’s property portfolio is being leveraged to draw investment, micro-developers are being engaged and there is a clear understanding of the residential market needs.
The city provides mobility with an integrated public transport network, an airport and an extensive fibre network. Excellent educational opportunities together with the numerous sporting facilities provide a well-located city, with a relaxed outdoor lifestyle on the doorstep of any resident.
Information:
The Western Cape Property Development Forum (WCPDF) is a registered non-profit organisation (246-760 NPO). It was founded in 2008 to create awareness, address the challenges that face the property development and construction industry and to be the collective voice of the industry in the Western Cape. We focus on the full production line of private and public property projects and associated infrastructure provision.
The WCPDF actively engages and lobbies politicians and government representatives and provides detailed input and feedback on draft legislation and policy to make the public sector aware of the ramifications that decision-making processes and service delivery have on property development and construction and, in turn, the economy and most importantly jobs.
While the industry is also impacted by national legislation, the most critical development issues tend to occur at ground level, and therefore our emphasis is regional. Property is produced at municipal level.
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Power outage Wilderness heights
Power outage Wilderness heights.
Affected areas:
Barnard
Steyn
Oberholtzer
Ebb & Flow
Constantia Heights
Fairyknowe hotel
Electricians are on site patrolling the lines.
WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION IN ZONE 6, THEMBALETHU
WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION IN ZONE 6, THEMBALETHU
The Water Distribution Networks services will be working on the Tabata 1 meter on Monday 30 May 2022 from 09 am till 12 pm.
The affected area will be Zone 6, Thembalethu. A water truck has been arranged to supply drinkable water while works continue.
Issued by George Municipality
26 May 2022
15:40
Mayor’s newsletter for George Herald of 26 May 2022
Over the past week, I have once again realised the importance of communication channels between the municipality and the public. The weather forecasts indicated that the berg wind conditions were to be a precursor to the approaching cold front.
On the afternoon of Wednesday, 18 May 2022, we started to receive messages of electricity outages due to wind damage and fires that turned into runaway problems on various fronts. Our Communications team comprising Chantel, Ntobeko and Debra went into overdrive to produce the communications necessary to alert the public. Many councillors have developed messaging groups through which these critical messages can be disseminated. We constantly trust that the persons on our distribution lists are connectors who then share messages to reach a broader audience.
Wednesday’s runaway fires and power outages impacted many communities and through messaging we were able to keep citizens informed on the status of bringing fires under control and then dealing with the more disruptive power outages where our repair teams worked long hours to clear vegetation and re-connect lines. I was touched once again by the positive comments for the work of our communications team, our fire-fighters and electrical teams.
We take pride in having employees (on an ongoing basis we also need to remember our water, sewer, refuse, stormwater teams and others) who are dedicated in keeping our services functioning at a high standard, as well as the privateers who pitch in or are contracted to assist.
It is critically important that our customers and all citizens ensure that their contact details are updated with the municipality so that the communication system can function effectively. The incidents that I have referred to (and the recent floods) are examples where we need to be able to reach our citizens quickly. Our Municipal App can be downloaded onto mobile phones (https://george.comunity.me) to report service faults, download your municipal account and receive communications.
Recently our Chief Whip, Marlene Barnardt attended a regional meeting of the residential estates community where she explained the importance of using the Municipal App and having access to messaging groups. We need to connect with all estates and community interest groups not only in relation to services (or to get counted for the Census) but also for the municipality to be informed about the needs and interests of citizens.
A key feature of becoming a successful, admired and innovative intermediate city is inter-active communication between the municipality and its citizenry and business communities. Communication promotes collaboration and understanding about our challenges and expectations. It would be appreciated if citizens and community groups who wish to be added to communication groups can send their names, addresses/suburbs, mobile numbers and email addresses to mayor@george.gov.za
PUBLIC NOTICE: Implementing service charges for 2021/22 as per our approved Municipal Tariffs
PUBLIC NOTICE: Implementing service charges for 2021/22 as per our approved Municipal Tariffs
Issued George Municipality, 25 May 2022
George Municipality is aware of a number of consumers who have not been billed for all services rendered as per the George Municipal Council approved 2021/2022 tariffs. The Finance Department has proceeded to rectify the monthly billing for all affected clients as from 26 April 2022.
This includes Refuse that is collected from a central spot as arranged with individual owners.
Uniondale, Haarlem, Langvlei, Rondevlei and other rural residential erven are included in these affected areas.
Any enquiries in this regard must please be directed to accounts@george.gov.za. Please provide your Municipal account number and contact details.
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Publieke Kennisgewing: Implementering van Dienste heffings vir 2021/2022 soos per goedgekeurde Munisipale Tariewe
Uitegereik George Munisipaliteit, 25 Mei 2022
George Munisipaliteit is bewus van ‘n aantal verbruikers wat nie vir alle dienste gefaktureer is, volgens die George Munisipale Raad goedgekeurde 2021/2022 tariewe nie.
Die departement van finansies het voortgegaan om die maandelikse fakturering vir alle geaffekteerde kliënte vanaf 26 April 2022 reg te stel.
Dit sluit vullis in wat op ‘n sentrale punt gestort word soos met individuele eienaars gereël.
Uniondale, Haarlem, Langvlei, Rondevlei en ander landelike residensiële erwe word by hierdie geaffekteerde gebiede ingesluit.
Enige navrae in hierdie verband moet asseblief aan accounts@george.gov.za gerig word. Verskaf asseblief u munisipale rekeningnommer en kontakbesonderhede.
PLANNED POWER OUTAGE DELLVILLE PARK
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF DELLVILLE PARK
ANTELOPE, SPRINGBOK, LLAMA STREETS
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on THURSDAY 26 MAY 2022 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00 for the purpose of doing alterations to the electrical mains. Consumers are warned to treat the installation as being live for the full duration as the supply may be resumed at any time within the notified period.
Should circumstances prevent the work being carried out during the abovementioned period; the work will be done on FRIDAY 27 MAY 2022 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00
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BEPLANDE KRAGONDERBREKING DELLVILLE PARK
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN DELLVILLE PARK
ANTELOPE, SPRINGBOK, LLAMA STRATE
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DONDERDAG 26 MEI 2022 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00 met die doel om veranderings aan elektriese hoofleidings te maak. Klante word gewaarsku om die installasie as lewendig te beskou vir die volle periode aangesien die toevoer enige tyd gedurende die periode aangeskakel mag word.
Sou omstandighede verhoed dat die werk gedoen kan word gedurende bogenoemde periode, sal die werk gedoen word op VRYDAG 27 MEI 2022 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00
ROAD CONSTRUCTION IN PACALTSDORP
Rehabilitation of Mission Street, Pacaltsdorp will impact road users from 17 May to 31 May 2022.
Project:
Rehabilitation of Mission Street, Pacaltsdorp
DESCRIPTION:
Rehabilitation of Mission Street, Pacaltsdorp
PLANNED CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES AT MISSION STREET:
The Works comprise the rehabilitation of Mission Street between Beach Road and Church Street as indicated in the layout sketch.
The work will entail milling and removal of the existing bituminous surface layers and placing of a new bituminous base and surfacing.
PROJECT PERIOD:
17 May to 31 May 2022.
SERVICE DISRUPTION:
Traffic deviations and congestion can be expected, with unplanned municipal service disruptions during the construction period.
Daily 8h30 – 12h30
One-way traffic in Mission Str towards Beach Road.
Traffic in direction of Traffic Department to use Church Street as an alternative
Flag persons in place at Church and Beach Road Intersection to direct traffic.
Daily 12H30 – 17H15
One-way traffic in Mission Str towards Traffic Department.
Traffic heading in direction of Beach Road to use Church Street as an alternative
Flag persons in place at Church and Beach Road Intersection to escort traffic.
Road Signs will be erected near the construction site that read: MISSION ROAD CLOSED. DETOUR VIA CHURCH ROAD
TRAFFIC ACCOMMODATION:
The road will be re-constructed in half-widths, with Mission Street operated as one way in the direction of travel, alternating depending on the lane being constructed, while access will be restricted to property owners within the lane being constructed. Drivers are requested to make use of Chruch Street as an alternative route during the construction period. One way traffic flow will be West Bound (to Beach Road) from 08:00-12:30 and East Bound (from Beach Road) from 12:30-17:15.
DRIVING COMFORT:
There will be height differences along the road while construction work is in progress. Drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians must exercise extreme caution especially during wet conditions, when visibility is poor and at night. Vehicles with low profile tyres and motorcyclists must take extra care.
The George Municipality apologises for the inconvenience and appeals to road users to be patient and exercise caution during the project. Please look out for and adhere to temporary road signage and roadworks personnel.
PROJECT ENQUIRIES:
George Municipality – 044 801 9111
LinkedIn Information Session
The Youth Development Department at George Municipality is hosting a LinkedIn information session for young professionals, unemployed youth and graduates.
The following topics will be discussed:
- What a LinkedIn profile is.
- The benefits of having a LinkedIn profile.
- How to connect with recruiters and hiring managers.
Venue: Zone 9 Community Hall
Date: Thursday, 26 May 2022
Time: 10:00 (am)
If you would like to enhance your employability, then this session is for YOU.
For enquiries and further information please call Ashley Booysen at the Youth Development office at:
044 802 2000
PLANNED RAW WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION
PLANNED RAW WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
GEORGE AREA
NOTICE is hereby given that the raw water supply will be interrupted on TUESDAY 24 MAY 2022 FROM 07H00 TO 19H00 for the purpose of doing alterations to the bulk raw water supply pipelines. Consumers are warned to use the potable water distributed sparingly. Potable water distribution will not be interrupted for the full duration of the works to enable the industry to proceed with its daily operations.
Issued by George Municipality
20 May 2022
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BEPLANDE RUWATERVOORSIENING ONDERBREKING
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEORGE AREA
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die rou water toevoer onderbreek sal word op DINSDAG 24 MEI 2022 VANAF 07H00 TOT 19H00 met die doel om veranderings aan die rouwater hoofpypleidings te maak. Klante word gewaarsku om die gesuiwerde water gedurende die dag spaarsamig te gebruik. Die gesuiwerde water toevoer sal steeds lewendig gehou word vir die volle periode sodat industrie kan voortgaan.
Uitgereik deur George Munisipaliteit
20 Mei 2022
MARKET STREET INTERSECTION UPGRADES
MARKET STREET INTERSECTION UPGRADES
Reconstruction of the Market and Cradock Street Intersection will impact road users during the period from
21 May 2022 to 12 June 2022
PROJECT:
Market Street – Section between Meade and Cradock Street
DESCRIPTION:
Reconstruction of Market Street and Cradock Street Intersection as indicated in the figure.
CONSTRUCTION PERIOD: 21 May 2022 – 12 June 2022
SERVICES DISRUPTION
Municipal services may be disrupted during this period due to construction activities. Whenever possible, advance notification of temporary disruptions will be sent out via social media.
TRAFFIC IMPACT:
The Cradock/ Market Street intersection will be reconstructed in 2 phases. During the first phase (indicated in yellow), commencing on 21 May 2022, the section of Market Street between Meade Street and Cradock Street will be closed to through traffic to and from Meade Street, as indicated in the figure. During the second phase (indicated in red), commencing approximately 1 June 2022, the section of Market Street between Mitchell Street and Cradock Street will be closed through traffic to and from Mitchell Street. During the entire intersection reconstruction period, traffic flow in the Cradock/ Market Street intersection will be maintained utilizing the traffic lights as a control for a 3-way intersection. As there will be limited turning space access may be limited for large delivery vehicles, and no access will be permissible for interlinks.
Extra care is to be taken by road users and pedestrians throughout the duration of the construction period. Adherence to temporary road signage and markings will be required.
PROJECT ENQUIRIES:
Consulting Engineers: Charles Rowe and Associates (Phone: 044 884 0209)
Public Liaison Officer: Thousand Sensations:
Alewijn Dippenaar: email: dyndev@mweb.co.za Phone: 082 457 5675
The George Municipality realises the impact of road works, apologises for the inconvenience, and appeals to road users to be patient and exercise caution during the upgrade.
Please look out for and adhere to temporary road signage and be aware of roadwork personnel.
Details of further road upgrade work will be published as may be necessary.
NOTICE: COUNCIL MEETING 30 MAY 2022
Notice is hereby given that an Ordinary Council Meeting has been scheduled to take place on 30 May 2022 at 10:00. See the following link for more details: https://www.george.gov.za/george-document/notice-council-meeting-30-may-2022/#
UPDATE: ALL FIRES CONTAINED IN GEORGE
UPDATE: ALL FIRES CONTAINED IN GEORGE
All Fires are contained, and smoulders are being monitored and attended to. The fire brigade remains on the scene at Groenkloof and Garden Route Fire & Rescue services are monitoring Hansmoeskraal.
Trees that caused concern of potentially posing danger along the Groekloof Road are being attended to.
Issued by George Mun
19 May 2022
12:30
DELAYS IN REFUSE REMOVAL 19 MAY 2022
DELAYS IN REFUSE REMOVAL 19 MAY 2022
Please take note of delays in the below-mentioned areas for today, 19 May 2022. Teams will start a bit later but work will be completed today.
• George South
• George Central apartments
• Pacaltsdorp (Seaview)
• Wilderness Heights
• Touwsranten
Issued by George Mun
19 May 2022 @ 10:40
UPDATE: FIREFIGHTERS CONTINUE TO FIGHT VELD FIRES IN GEORGE
UPDATE: FIREFIGHTERS CONTINUE TO FIGHT VELD FIRES IN GEORGE
Firefighting crews remain on lines at both Hansmoeskraal and Saasveld Road/Kraaibosh/Groenkloof Road area as the fires are still smouldering. Temperatures have dropped and flame intensity reduced.
Report wildfires to the GRDM Emergency Call Centre on 044 805 5071.
George Municipal Fire and Disaster Services on 044 8016300 for after hours and/or 044 801 6311 for fires only.
Issued by George Mun
18 May 2022
19:45
UPDATE: VELD FIRES AND RESIDENTAL FIRES STATUSES IN GEORGE
UPDATE: VELD FIRES AND RESIDENTAL FIRES STATUSES IN GEORGE
George Municipality’s fire fighters, with assistance of the Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM) fire fighters are currently fighting two big fires. These are the Hansmoeskraal fire and a second fire which includes the, Saasveld Road, Kraaibosch Manor, and Groenkloof Road.
Hansmoeskraal Fire
Hansmoeskraal fire remains active, firefighting crews are on the scene. Resources on site are the George Municipal 30 000 ltr tanker and a Unimog.
Saasveld Road, Kraaibosch Manor, and Groenkloof Road
Firefighting crews are actively fighting the fires with three fire engines on-site and aerial support activated this afternoon at 15h36.
Residential fire at John Street, Denneoord resolved.
Report WILDFIRES to the GRDM Emergency Call Centre on 044 805 5071.
George Municipal Fire and Disaster Services on 044 8016300 for after hours and/or
044 801 6311 for fires ONLY
Issued by George Municipality
18 May 2022 @16:50
UPDATE: VELD AND RESIDENTIAL FIRES IN GEORGE
UPDATE: VELD AND RESIDENTIAL FIRES IN GEORGE
The George Fire brigade is inundated with several veld fires and residential fires. Currently, the fire fighters are battling with veld fires at Hansmoeskraal since yesterday. The Garden Route District Municipality’s Fire & Rescue Services joined in to assist to extinguish and contain the veld fires. There’s also been more fires reported within the George Municipal area as follows.
• Ring Road
• Behind Groenkloof
• Zone 1
• George Dam
• New Dawn Park
We would also like to urge the public not to start fires in this windy weather as any fire breakage may cause more problems.
Status report of the fires to be released as soon as it is ready.
Report wildfires to the GRDM Emergency Call Centre on 044 805 5071.
George Municipal Fire and Disaster Services 044 801 6311 for fires only.
Issued by George Municipality
18 May 2022 @ 14:40
DELAYS IN REFUSE REMOVAL 18 MAY 2022
DELAYS IN REFUSE REMOVAL 18 MAY 2022
Please take note of delays in the below mentioned areas for today, 18 May 2022. Teams will start bid later but work will be completed today.
Hoekwil (housing ) and surrounding farms – Mdlangu – cylinder -camp
Rosemore,Conville,Tamsui,Pacaltsdorp industrial businesses -Milton
Town businesses -Duda
Pacaltsdorp,town,George South industrial Bulk-Gege
Issued by George Mun
18 May 2022 @ 13:07
GEORGE SCORES R800 000 FROM THE WESTERN CAPE SPORT & RECREATION TOWARDS SPORTS INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
GEORGE SCORES R800 000 FROM THE WESTERN CAPE SPORT & RECREATION TOWARDS SPORTS INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
The Western Cape Minister for the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sports (DCAS), Ms Anroux Marais presented George Municipality with an R 800 000 ceremonial cheque for the development and installation of steel structure pavilions for the Thembalethu and Touwsranten sports fields during a special handover ceremony that took place at the George Municipality on Tuesday, 17 May 2022.
George Municipality is one of three municipalities whose applications for funding from DCAS were granted. Minister Marais officially handed over the cheque to the executive mayor of George, Ald Leon van Wyk and said that the R 800 000 that has been awarded to George will be split in half. “The R 400 000 is for the Thembalethu Sports field pavilion and another R 400 000 for the Touwsranten sports field.”
“I am delighted to be in the beautiful town of George handing over this cheque. George is fast becoming popular with sports tourism events, and this contribution from the DCAS will certainly add value to sport, tourism, and the economy of George. I hope that the spectators from Thembalethu and Touwsranten will own and take care of these facilities for their communities and the future.
Receiving the cheque on behalf of George, Mayor van Wyk said: “We are extremely grateful for this funding, I’m happy that we also discussed various sporting engagements and events that can be facilitated between ourselves (George) and the DCAS. This will help us enormously, both in the development of sport for George as well as the tourism spin-offs.”
Lyndon Bouah Chief Director for Sport and Recreation in the DCAS explained the allocation criteria of the fund. “The Provincial Government allocates these funds based on received applications from the various municipalities in the Western Cape. The annual application process takes place between July and September, the Department would then award three applicants to share the fund of about R 2 million for sports infrastructure upgrade or development. We would like to congratulate George Municipality, as they applied last year, we subsequently considered their application and signed off the R 800 000.
Amongst the attendees of the handover were the Portfolio Councillor for Community Services: Social Development, Libraries & Sport Cllr. Brendon Adams, senior management of the George Municipality, officials from DCAS, Eden Sport Council and Eden Netball representatives
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CAPTION:
Please note: Masks taken off for purposes of the photograph.
Front row (FLTR): Dr Lyndon Bouah (Chief Director for Sport and Recreation in the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs & Sport), Dr Michele Gratz (Municipal Manager for George Municipality), Ald Leon van Wyk (Executive Mayor of George), Minister Anroux Marais (Western Cape Minister for the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport), Portfolio Councillor Brendon Adams (Community Services: Social Services, Social Development, Libraries & Sport) and Zelda van Staden (Eden Sport Council).
Back row (FLTR): Jean Neethling (Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs & Sport), Jeanetta Rhode (Eden Netball), Allen Paulse (Director: Community Services for George Municipality), Kevin Malan (Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs & Sport), Nicolette Pietersen (Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport), Dyllon van der Rheede (Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs & Sport), Granville Campher (Manager: Sport Development for George Municipality) and Dirk van der Westhuizen (Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs & Sport)
Photo 2:
Minister Anroux Marais says this contribution will certainly add value to sport, tourism, and the economy of George.
Photo 3:
FLTR: Dr Michele Gratz (Municipal Manager for George Municipality), Ald Leon van Wyk (Executive Mayor of George), Minister Anroux Marais (Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport), Portfolio Councillor Brendon Adams (Community Services: Social Services, Social Development, Libraries & Sport), and Dr Lyndon Bouah (Chief Director for Sport and Recreation in the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs & Sport)