The mobile kiosk, which provides visible security in a range of locations in the city, has made a huge contribution to security in the city.

Muneeb Hendricks, Security Manager for the CCID told City Views he hopes, before long, to have one kiosk per precinct.
“The mobile kiosk allows us to be visible in key locations. For instance, since acquiring our first safety kiosk, we have taken it to events, hotpot areas like Senator Park and other problematic locations.

“Our whole modus operandi is visibility and deterrence. The main aim of CID security is to prevent crimes from happening, as opposed to reacting after they happen. We try to make our strategy as preventative as possible.”

The security kiosk makes sense as no one will commit an offence in front of a security officer, says Hendricks. “We determine where our problematic areas are and then send the kiosk along. We are currently testing the feasibility of the kiosk.

“We were thrown in the deep end with Senator Park, but had remarkable results there – drug dealing and general crime decreased considerably in the area just due to the presence of the mobile kiosk. It definitely works. We have ordered a second one. My plan is to have one kiosk per precint.”

Another advantage of the kiosk is that it serves a number of purposes: “It carries all the CID tourism information. We provide maps, phone numbers which tourists might need and information related to the city, such as CID profiles, emergency contact numbers and restaurant guides. So, if a tourist gets lost, he can ask for directions, or get a map. If he or she wants to know where to eat, he will be helped with a restaurant guide.”

According to Hendricks, the kiosks are available to sponsors. “Buy one and you can brand it,” he urged people who want to kill two birds with one stone – by helping towards security in the city and marketing their product at the same time.

The exhibition, from the Gordon Institute for Performing and Creative Arts (GIPCA), uses fine art, architecture, language and literature to critically explore the urban landscape and how it is constructed.

Third Worlds: Model Cities incorporates architectural models, photographs, an isiXhosa glossary, text and multimedia. Local settlements – such as Barcelona and Kosovo – are featured as are their ‘other’ namesakes, building a connection between different landscapes.

The collaborators are Tessa Dowling (Professor of South African Languages at UCT); Harry Garuba (Professor of English and African Studies at UCT);Svea Josephy (photographer and Senior Lecturer at Michaelis School of Fine Art); Noëleen Murray (an architect and academic affiliated with the Centre for Humanities Research at the University of the Western Cape and previously with UCT’s Centre for African Studies) and architect Carson Smuts, along with assistance from John Coetzee, Lorenzo Nassimbeni, Justin Brett and Shafiek Matthews.

The interdisciplinary research to investigate land and identity in a changing South Africa allows cities and built structures to be critiqued in a way that would not possible through a solely architectural approach.

Third Worlds: Model Cities is the result of a GIPCA Creative Arts Award. GIPCA was established to enhance the arts at the University of Cape Town and facilitate a broad range of collaborative and interdisciplinary projects that use the arts to explore culture and knowledge.

Third Worlds: Model Cities will run at the Michaelis Gallery, Hiddingh Campus, Orange Street, Cape Town from 18 February to 19 March 2010. The gallery will be open from 10.00 to 16.00 Monday to Friday. Entrance is free.

For more information about GIPCA and the exhibition contact Niek de Greef on (021) 480 7156 or email niek.degreef@uct.ac.za or visit www.gipca.uct.ac.za

The CCID will assist Correctional Services by providing logistical support to them as well as on a strategic level, by helping create opportunities to people who want to leave their lives of crime and turn their lives around.

Muneeb Hendricks, Security Manager for the CCID said with more than 200 CCID officers walking the streets of the central business district 24/7, it makes perfect sense to co-operate with Correctional Services.

We will become a force multiplier by providing logistical support to them. We will be extra eyes and ears for the department. For instance, if someone has absconded or not met their parole conditions, a photograph will be circulated to us and we will act on that information.By contributing our services, this closes the net on criminals. We will also use our data bases to help close the net further on these criminals.

We will also assist from a social development level. There are many people in the city who want to turn their lives around. They want a second chance. We try to help create opportunities for them by providing skills training programmes. We do this in collaboration with the CCID social department and a range of non-governmental organizations, says Pat Eddy, Social Development manager for the CCID.

Carpenters’Workshop met recently with officers from the Correctional Services Department to firm up the cooperation agreement.

The Correctional Services department has already started with 30 people on a programme through which they will be employed by Communicare. The 30 people will be trained in tiling, painting and plumbing. A similar project was due to start with Balco in February, which would target 20 offenders.

Praising the Correctional Services Department for these initiatives, Tasso Evangelinos, the COO of the CCID said: “The CCID wants to develop programmes which will place people ,who are on parole , who don’t want to be involved in crime, and who want to become constructive members of the community. We want to assist in creating opportunities for them.”
The partnership between CCID and Correctional Services was cemented in December when they supported each other in a security operation during one of the many raid on Senator Park.

“It is this kind of co-operation and partnership that will result in a win win situation,” Evangelinos said.

The exhibition Mandela – Leader, Comrade, Negotiator, Prisoner, Statesman, is a rich and nuanced account of Mandela’s legacy.

Presented in Cape Town for the first time, the exhibition was produced by the Apartheid Museum in collaboration with the Nelson Mandela Foundation, the Nelson Mandela Museum and the Department of Education.
The story explores Mandela’s extraordinary life in thematic sections: character, comrade, leader, prisoner, negotiator and statesman. Within each theme, the narrative is presented through visual wall displays, supported by films.

Iziko’s Education and Public Programmes Department has developed a lively educational programme as well as other youth development programmes to accompany the exhibition, which will be on display for at least a year.

The award-winning cartoonist, Jonathan Shapiro, more commonly known as Zapiro, also pays tribute to Nelson Mandela in his exhibition entitled: “Drawing on Madiba”. The exhibition comprises a collection of Zapiro cartoons reflecting the highlights, lowlights and controversies surrounding Mandela.This exhibition will run concurrently to the Mandela exhibition at the Iziko Slave Lodge and concludes its run on 18th April 2010.

Quick facts:

• Venue: Iziko Slave Lodge, cnr. Adderley and Wale Streets, Cape Town
• Contact: Fiona Clayton (Mandela Curator) – 021 464 1262 or Joe Dolby (Zapiro- Drawing on Madiba) – 021 467 4682
• Slave Lodge reception desk – 021 460 8242
• Opening times: 10h00 – 17h00
• Admission: Adults: R15, Children, students and pensioners: R5, School groups: R5 per learner

Renowned guitarist/vocalist George Benson and United States saxophonist Charles Lloyd will share the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) stages with headline acts announced at the end of 2009: the McCoy Tyner Trio which has saxophonist Gary Bartz as a guest; violinist Regina Carter in her exploration of the music of the African Diaspora with her Reverse Thread project; the high register-hitting vocalist Rachelle Ferrell, the older statesman of jazz Toots Thielemans and our own Jonathan Butler who brings with him US trumpeter Rick Braun and Scottish-born saxophonist Richard Elliot as guests.

The Rosies stage will feature the Charles Lloyd New Quartet. Formed in 2007, Lloyd’s new group with pianist Jason Moran, bassist Reuben Rogers, and drummer Eric Harland has made waves with its pristine and beautiful music. Lloyd who turns 72 in March has a huge fan base in South Africa and jazz appreciation clubs in the country’s townships regularly play his music. His appearance in Cape Town will be a platform for him to connect with followers of his music.

As in previous years, the 40 bands who are part of this year’s bill of artists will share five different stages – Kippies as the main stage of the festival; Moses Molelekwa stage for less known but very talented musicians; Basil “Manenberg” Coetzee stage for those that specialise in fusion and other experimental music; Bassline for contemporary jazz-related contemporary style such as hip-hop and kwaito; and the Rosies stage reserved for more acoustic sounds.

New additions to the Rosies stage are Makeson Browne & Akoustic Knot and Mervyn Africa (Kaap Finale). Multi-instrumentalist Mark Fransman, used his alter ego Makeson Browne to bring together Cape Town-based musicians who want to explore the boundaries of acoustic music. Under the name Akoustic Knot, the musical group does interactive improvisations with painters/sculptors. Swedish alto-saxophonist Johan Hörlén will join Akoustic Knot on stage.

Kaap Finale is pianist Mervyn Africa’s reincarnation of a band he formed in the 1980s when he lived in Britain for more than twenty years.

Added to the Moses Molelekwa’s line-up is: a US piano-drum-bass trio, The Bad Plus; Jason Moran and his Bandwagon band; and Marcus Wyatt Language 12. For many people, the surprise artist of the festival will be young pianist, Jason Moran. Moran who is also a member of the Charles Lloyd New Quartet, leads his own outfit, Bandwagon. With Thelonius Monk as his inspiration, Moran belongs to that squadron of young jazz musicians who are not shy of taking risks in their playing.

While there will be all the experimentation inside the auditoriums of the Cape Town International Convention Centre, new announcements for the outside Basil “Manenberg” Coetzee stage indicate that this is where the big party will take place. The additions are: the Ronny Jordan Organ Trio, Gauteng Jazz Orchestra, Hanjin, Paulo Flores and Delft Youth Big Band

• Ronny Jordan Organ Trio: Ever since the release of his 1992 debut Antidote, Jordan has kept the mantle of being one of the world foremost acid jazz guitarist. Presently, the London-born guitarist has among many of his project a trio with organist Mel Davis and drummer Dave Moore. He brings the trio to Cape Town.
• Gauteng Jazz Orchestra: A partnership between Gauteng provincial government’s Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation; and the Music Academy of Gauteng, the jazz orchestra has budding jazz musicians serving internship alongside greats the likes of Khaya Mahlangu, Johnny Mekoa, Stompie Manana, Barney Rachabane and Prince Lengoasa.
• Hanjin: Hong Kong-based Singaporean songwriter Tan Han Jin is famous for his role as a producer of Mandarin singers such as Jacky Cheung, Eason Chan and Leon Lai. In November 2009 Tan who uses his first name for stage work released a debut Raw Jazz that consists of eleven jazz standards including “Honeysuckle Rose”, “Sweet Lorraine” and “I’ve Got You Under My Skin”. The 34-year old artist comes to South Africa to share his skills not as a man behind the scenes but as a vocalist.
• Paulo Flores: a leading singer from Angola. For many years, Flores was a proponent of kizomba – Angola’s popular genre of dance and music derived directly from zouk sounds. He is also a pioneer of semba; another Angolan contemporary music style. Flores performed at the inaugural launch of the Luanda International Jazz Festival in August 2009.
• Delft Youth Big Band: An initiative of the Department of Social Development and a non-governmental organisation called Cape Outdoor Adventure Service and Training, the Delft Youth Big Band is a 20-piece unit drawn from disadvantaged young people from the Cape Flats. Trumpeter Ian Smith is the project’s musical director.

Festival organisers have also ensured that the country’s vocal traditions are not left out. Joining the artists to perform at this year’s festival is none other than songstresses Judith Sephuma; Melanie Scholtz and Lira.

The new additions on the Bassline stage are: US hip-hop unit Guru’s Jazzmatazz feat. Solar & the 7 Grand Players; the rocking Blk Jks with its kwaito, ska and reggae multi-layered vamps; energetic Japanese club jazz sextet Soil & “Pimp” Sessions; the US-based South African violin and guitar duo MiKANiC with Freshlyground’s Zolani Mahola and saxophonist Buddy Wells as guests. But the real crowd puller for the vibrant stage will be TKZee. After a seven-year break during which individual members of South Africa’s biggest selling kwaito trio pursued solo careers, the group is back with a new album, Coming Home. Lombard has advised those who want to be part of the festival to book now. “With the festival this year taking place during Easter weekend and with the Two Oceans marathon being staged in the same period not only will there be a scramble for tickets but there will so much pressure on accommodation and travel arrangements to Cape Town”.

Ticket prices for the 2010 festival are: R330 for single day pass and a two-day weekend pass is R485. As in previous years, there will be an extra fee of R25 per act for patrons wishing to attend concerts on the Rosies stage. Tickets are available at Computicket and Shoprite-Checkers stores. For more information go to: www.capetownjazzfest.com

Members benefit from live case studies, valuable knowledge about policy and technology, practical “know how” as to how to implement energy efficiency measures. The forum provides a platform for collective action and shared learning.
The Cape Town Partnership joins the Provincial Government of the Western Cape, the Green Building Council of South Africa and the Cape Peninsula University of Technology in supporting this much needed initiative. Santam and the SACSC are proud co-funders.

The current stress on energy supply and high tariffs leave the city centre and the greater Cape Town region vulnerable to energy insecurity risk. All businesses and organisations that avoid energy efficiency measures risk losing much needed investment to ensure a more sustainable city.

The Cape Town Partnership looks forward to seeing you all there.
For more information contact Sarah Rushmere at sarah.rushmere@capetown.gov.za.
RSVP at http://www.cadizstreethosting.co.za/eeforum/index.php

Sabatini was one of the dominant forces in women’s tennis during the 80s and early 90s and won the US Open in 1990. Rugby great Hugo Porta will compete in his seventh Cycle Tour this year. Porta played for the Pumas in the 70s and 80s and is widely regarded as the best flyhalf the sport has ever seen.

Local sporting heroes set to tackle the 110km route this year include former Springbok captains Francois Pienaar and Bob Skinstad and local cricket hero Makhaya Ntini.

David Bellairs, Co-Director of the Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust, organisers of the event, is thrilled about their participation. “Last year it was Matt Damon and this year it’s a who’s who of sport. With such high profile individuals taking part, there can be no doubt about Cycle Tour’s iconic status. It makes us extremely proud to be working on this event.”

Keep abreast of developments at the Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust by following them on Twitter: www.twitter.com/CycleTourTrust.

“With such high temperatures, riders run a real risk of dehydration. We strongly urge competitors to make full use of the numerous water stops along the routes and to keep enough water on them to avoid getting dehydrated.”

Riders are encouraged to freeze their water in their water bottles to help keep it cool for longer, and to carry some Powerade with them to replenish lost electrolytes. Sunscreen is an absolute necessity to avoid sun stroke and related ills.

Road works

Due to a number of roadworks in the area, participants are advised to arrive at the venue 1,5 hours before their starting time. “We have made arrangements with the local traffic authorities to ease the traffic flow to the venue, but motorists are advised to add an hour to their journey when travelling to Boschendal this weekend.”

The MTB Challenge will take place at Boschendal Wine Estate near Franschhoek on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 March. More information is available at www.mtbchallenge.co.za.

Running a distance of 2.6km from its start at Exchange Place on St Georges Mall (opposite the Cape Town Station) to the Cape Town Stadium, this Fan Walk is well under the FIFA recommended distance of up to 4km.

Says Carola Koblitz, 2010 Projects, Cape Town Partnership and a member of the Host City’s Fan Walk workstream: ‘Fan walks became popular during the 2006 World Cup in Germany, and today form an integral part of the fan experience. It is estimated that of the 66 000 people making their way to the Stadium on each of the match days in Cape Town, 18 000 of those will choose to walk along the Fan Walk route, making an occasion of the event in their team colours and enjoying food and beverages en route along with relevant retail and vending experiences. Of course, many fans will also use this route to make their way back to the Central City with the intention of stopping off at pubs and restaurants to celebrate their victory – or otherwise! It was our privilege therefore to introduce this route to the tour guides on 2 March and to get them excited not only about the route, but about the World Cup in general and confirm he impact it will have on the tourism industry.’