DistrictMail & Helderberg Gazette - E-Edition - 15 October 2025
These include the Teen Book Club, which engages youth from a local family shelter, and the popular PramJam programme, which has fostered a love of reading among younger readers for the past three years
Seasonal offerings such as winter-holiday craft sessions and puppet shows provide regular entertainment and learning opportunities
Most recently, Somerset West Library launched the Lego Brick Club in partnership with Brick Club South Africa The club meets on Saturdays every four weeks, with additional bi-weekly sessions for home-school groups, combining creative play with structured learning
The library supports literacy development through school visits, reader advisory services and author talks In recent years it has hosted renowned authors including Eben Venter, Chris Voster, Irna van Zyl, Erla Diedericks, Elsa Winckler, Madelyn Rust, Bettina Wyngaard, and Daniël Lötter
It also hosted the Indie Authors Rise Up: Fringe Fireside Chats during a local book festival
“The library serves more than 14 000 members, with a collection of more than 40 000 items, and consistently gains new members monthly People come for access to books, study facilities, digital resources, author events, and children’s programmes,” Higham noted
“It has remained a reliable source of information, safe study spaces, and cultural programming, providing connection and stability that’s especially important during social and economic
challenges ”
LIVINGLEGACY
Higham outlined an ambitious vision for continued growth of the Somerset West Library, to ensure it remains a beacon of knowledge and inclusion, preserving its rich history while embracing innovation for future generations
Plans include sustaining membership expansion, broadening digital access, strengthening literacy programmes and deepening engagement with schools and youth Future enhancements under consideration include upgraded digital resources, refreshed heritage displays and expanded community programmes that will build on the library’s proud legacy while meeting evolving community needs
“Libraries are far more than places for books; they are centres of community, inclusion, education and opportunity Somerset West Library is both a heritage landmark and a modern hub Its 128-year journey and 60-year building anniversary show the enduring importance of libraries as spaces of learning, culture and community ”
Higham said special events are planned to mark the 60-year milestone as “a legacy of continuity, civic pride, inclusion and adaptability, the story of a library that has grown with Somerset West for 128 years ” These include heritage storytelling, exhibitions of photographs and documents, and author-related events
“The library belongs to everyone,” Higham declared “For 128 years it has grown with Somerset West, and it will thrive as long as the community continues to support, use and celebrate it ”
Another tragic death
JameyGordon
Tragedy struck early Monday morning (13 October) when a 34-year-old man from Strand was killed by a train in Somerset West.
Authorities, including police, security officers and Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) officials responded to the scene along School Street opposite a local high school
According to police the incident occurred shortly after the train had departed Van der Stel Railway Station en route to Eerste River, around 06:30 The driver signalled the alarm and immediately applied the brakes after seeing the reportedly-naked man on the tracks
“Despite the driver’s efforts, he could not stop the train in time,” a police spokesperson said Somerset West police have opened an inquest docket
Zinobulali Mihi, spokesperson for Prasa Western Cape, confirmed the “unfortunate incident”, stating that train operations were immediately halted, and Protection Services, along with police and emergency medical services were dispatched to the scene
She said all standard emergency-response and rail-safety protocols were activated to secure the area and ensure the safety of passengers and rail personnel
“Train services on the affected line experienced delays while the
Authorities responded to a fatal accident in Somerset West on Monday morning (13 October). Photo: Jamey Gordon
scene was being cleared, but have since resumed normal operation ” Mihi added that Prasa is cooperating with the police investigation “Our Employee Wellness Unit has been activated to provide trauma counselling and support to the train crew and witnesses affected by the incident Prasa extends its sincere condolences to the family of the deceased ” She also stated ongoing safety campaigns are conducted across the region’s level crossings, stations, schools, trains, shopping centres and communities, using a priority calendar to target highrisk areas
While this publication initially protected the deceased’s identity, out of respect for the family, tributes have poured in on social media for Oscar de Lange, who has since been publicly identified Local rugby club St George’s RFC extended condolences to De Lange’s family, particularly his
mother Janine, who serves as the club’s chairperson
“It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Oscar de Lange, beloved son of our chairlady, Janine de Lange,” the club stated
“Our entire St George’s RFC family is devastated by this tragic loss We extend our deepest condolences to Janine, Anthony, Anjay and the extended De Lange family Oscar’s memory will forever remain in our hearts ”
The deceased’s family declined to comment at this stage
The tragedy followed two other fatalities, both on Monday 6 October (“Fatal start to Monday,” DistrictMail & Helderberg Gazette, 8 October)
A 46-year-old Malawian national was found hanging from an electric tower near the N2 around 06:30, while a 27-year-old man was found fatally wounded in his vehicle at Somerset Mall before 09:00
Police opened inquests into both incidents and the circumstances surrounding the fatalities.
Since the apparent shooting tragedy, the deceased was publicly identified on Sunday (12 October) as the manager of the gun shop located at the centre
A Facebook post by Gunlicence co za stated: “We are sharing the sad news of the passing of our manager and right-hand man, Nathan Penwarden A legend has fallen and we will miss him dearly ”
Journey to skin healing not finished
Jamey Gordon
Facing an ongoing battle with severe keloids, Gordon’s Bay resident Keanou Rasool has launched a crowdfunding campaign and is reaching out to the community with hope that compassionate hearts will join him on his journey toward healing and help make his dream of further life-changing medical treatment a reality
outgoing, the prospect of being out and about again, facing the world
“I had to give up my BCom Accounting degree course after two and a half years, because the condition was affecting me too much physically, mentally and emotionally ”
Despite the challenges Rasool drew strength from his support network
“Each member of my family has been a pillar of strength; their love and care mean everything, and they always check on my progress ”
Macassar-inwoners kry hulp uit projek
Die junior raadslid Tatum Hector gaan voort om haar verkiesingsbeloftes na te kom met haar nuutste projek, die Sanitary and Soup-inisiatief, wat op Vrydag 5 September gehou is Hector en haar span het koppies warm sop aan mense en gesinne in nood uitgedeel, asook sanitêre doekies aan meisies by die H- en Bblokke in haar tuisdorp, Macassar Die inisiatief is deel van dié 17-jarige junior raadslid se Worthy Girls-projek, wat daarop fokus om meisies in Macassar van waardigheid en sanitasie te voorsien. Dié gr.11-leerder aan die Hoërskool De Kuilen is een van 50 leerders wat in Maart as junior raadslede vir die 2025- Junior Stadsraad van Kaapstad verkies is Sy het belowe om ’n jeuguitdaging in haar gemeenskap aan te pak Die Sanitary and Soup-inisiatief volg op haar Youth Day Pull Up and Clean-Up (16 Junie) en die bekendstelling van haar Worthy Girls-projek (16 Augustus) Op die foto is Hector (regs) by Anthea Faviers, een van die Worthy Girls, tydens die uitdeling van sop en sanitêre doekies by die Sanitary and Soup-inisiatief in Macassar op Vrydag 5 September
UJW branch reaches out to care centre
Members of the Union of Jewish Women’s (UJW) Somerset West and Stellenbosh branch reached out to the Zandvliet Care Centre in Macassar,donating packs of adult nappies.At the handover (from left) are Petro Sinclair (administrator at the Zandvliet Care Centre) with UJW members Ingrid Edelson and Carol Ann Savosnick
Getting tots into reading
Strand Rotary hosted a soft launch of Reason to Read, a pilot project to create cosy, sustainable reading corners in early-childhood development (ECD) centres as well as primary school classrooms across Gordon’s Bay and Strand, in September
The announcement was made at a special club meeting attended by Rotary district governor Pam Rawbone Reason to Read will place low bookshelves, age-appropriate books, soft seating and caregiver read aloud guides in local ECD sites to boost early litera- standing service
District governor Pam Rawbone (centre) with Paul Harris Fellows Deidre Petersen (left) and Lanese Hesselman (right). Deidre received her second Paul Harris Award, elevating her to Sapphire status
Captured in style
Hottentots-Holland High School matriculant Salma Opperman (17) made a powerful statement at her matric dance on Thursday 2 October, wearing a custom dress featuring a keffiyeh scarf to show solidarity with Palestine The dress was designed by Strand resident Nariman Daniels, with a matching themed cake created by local cake artist Nazle Rhoda, as Opperman used her matric farewell platform to raise awareness for Palestinian freedom and dignity
Lindsay Turner van die Hoërskool Gordon het die waters geroer met haar opvallende blou rok by die skool se matriekafskeid wat op Donderdag 2 Oktober in die skoolsaal gehou is
Jessy Jooste, a matric learner at Rhenish Girls’ High School in Stellenbosch, stole the limelight in a stunning scarlet gown, epitomising Belleof-the-Ball elegance
The radiant Somerset West youngster dazzled alongside her dapper partner, Keagan Haupt (in matric at Parel Vallei High), creating a picture-perfect moment of matric-dance glamour on the red carpet rolled out at the school venue
Onnie ondanks oë
Yaseen Gaffar
Die 25-jarige Veronique de Koeker van Macassar het in die skadu van ’n pynlike, kroniese oogtoestand ’n merkwaardige akademiese mylpaal bereik deur vroeër vandeesmaand met ’n Baccalaureus in Onderwys (B Ed ) grondslagfase-graad met ’n indrukwekkende ses onderskeidings te gradueer
Dié trotste oomblik vir haar ouers, Stephen en Valencia de Koeker, het op Vrydag 3 Oktober tydens die gradeplegtigheid in Johannesburg aangebreek
“Toe sy haar graad ontvang, het my hart trots geklop en ek was emosioneel,” het haar ma gedeel “Ek is bly dat ek my deel as ’n ouer gedoen het en ek is baie trots ” Veronique, wat SomersetWes Metodiste Primêr bygewoon het en in 2018 aan die Mondeor Eco School gematrikuleer het (met ’n B-simbool en vrystelling), het ’n mediese uitdaging sedert sy vyf jaar oud is – ’n probleem met haar kornea-struktuur
“As haar ma kan ek sê sy het sedert vyfjarige ouderdom ’n probleem met haar oë gehad, maar sy het steeds haar vasberadenheid en harde werk behou,” het Valencia gesê “Dit was nooit ’n verskoning nie Niks kon in haar pad staan om haar doelwitte te bereik nie
Plattelandse vroue red SA
Meer as 80% van Suid-Afrikaanse gr 4-leerders kan nie met begrip lees nie, en teen gr 6 sukkel 70% steeds, volgens die Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (Pirls), ’n internasionale studie wat elke vyf jaar gedoen word om geletterdheid te meet Wêreldonderwysersdag op Sondag 5Oktober is ’n ernstige wekroep aan die uitdagings in Suid-Afrika se onderwysstelsel, maar die Anna Foundation, ’n organisasie sonder winsbejag in Raithby, werk daaraan om deel van die oplossing te wees Die stigting hits vroue van plattelandse gebiede deur sy 3R’s-program aan en lei hulle op om naskoolprojekte vir kinders aan te bied
“Wanneer ’n kind nie kan lees nie, is dit nie net hul opvoeding wat daaronder ly nie; deure gaan toe vir geleenthede en gemeenskappe oor Suid-Afrika heen sit met potensiaal wat nie bereik word nie,” sê Marike Pienaar, ’n senior opvoedkundige projekbestuurder by die Anna Foundation
Die organisasie is 20 jaar gelede in die lewe geroep om die onderwyskrisis in SA aan te durf en leerders op plase geleenthede vir onderwyssteun, sport en lewensvaardighede te bied Altesaam 21 Anna Foundation-naskole bied elke dag ’n veilige hawe vir meer as 800 kinders in die WesKaap “Baie skole sukkel met onvoldoende infrastruktuur, wat tot groot klasse lei en doeltreffende onderrig en leer belemmer Onderwysers dra dikwels swaar werklaste en het beperkte hulpbronne, wat die gehalte van onderrig beïnvloed,” sê Pienaar Die stigting lei plattelandse vroue as opvoeders op en stel hulle aan om vir kinders van landelike en plaasgemeenskappe ’n veilige plek te gee om te leer, sport te beoefen en hul sosiale vaardighede te ontwikkel Vir die fasiliteerder Katy Booysen, wat die Neethlingshof-naskool al langer as 10 jaar lei, is die uitwerking duidelik “Wanneer jy ’n kind help en hulle verstaan uiteindelik, sien jy hoe hul hele gesig ophelder ” Haar seun, Wesley, is ’n bewys van die program se langtermyn-uitwerking Hy
was vroeër ’n leerder by ’n Anna Foundation-naskool in die Boland en werk nou vir die Stellenbosch brand- en reddingsdiens
Fasiliteerders ontvang elke twee weke opleiding in die vier streke waarin Anna Foundation se naskole geleë is: Stellenbosch, Rawsonville, Elgin en Langeberg Hierdie sessies berei hulle voor om lees, wiskunde, lewensvaardighede en sport op ’n prettige manier aan te bied
“Ek is nie baie goed met wiskunde nie, maar die speletjies maak dit vir my maklik om die kinders met wiskunde te help,” sê Ayola Noyakaza, ’n naskoolfasiliteerder
Die sportelement wat die Anna Foundation aanbied, maak ook nuwe wêrelde vir leerders oop “Die Anna Foundation het vir my as kind die kans gegee om te reis en aan wedlope deel te neem, wat ek my nooit sou kon indink nie,” sê die 21-jarige Marius September
Hy was self ’n leerder en deelnemer aan die stigting se 3R’s-program Vandag studeer hy regte deur Rosebank College en is hy ook ’n fasiliteerder by die naskool waar hy as kind was September, wat deur sy ondervinding by die Anna Foundation geïnspireer is, beplan om onderwys te studeer nadat hy sy regtekwalifikasie voltooi het
Deur in fasiliteerders soos Booysen, Noyakaza en September te belê, skep die stigting ’n siklus van ondersteuning: kinders kry die aandag wat hulle nodig het en fasiliteerders bou waardevolle vaardighede
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gradueringseremonie in Johannesburg.
Sy maak geen verskonings nie – ondanks haar uitdagings ”
Die toestand vereis voortdurende bestuur, met dokters wat haar oë gereeld ondersoek en medikasie voorskryf Hoewel Veronique ’n operasie moet ondergaan, het haar ma gesê dit is slegs ’n korttermynoplossing aangesien die toestand ongeneesbaar is Tog het hierdie werklikheid haar motivering net aangevuur “Haar oogprobleem het haar nooit teruggehou nie Sy was so gemotiveerd en inspirerend; sy het hard gewerk en elke aand studeer,” het haar ma gesê en die intense toewyding wat vereis word, beklemtoon Veronique, wat by haar
ouers in Brandwagstraat in Macassar woon, het haar passie vir onderwys onmiddellik ná skool nagestreef In 2019 het sy ’n diploma in vroeëkinderontwikkeling (VKO) aan die Centurionkollege in Bellville voltooi Sy het haar VKO-NQFvlak 5-sertifikaat in 2020 ontvang Sy het met haar B Edgraad aan die Stadio-kollege begin verwerf en uiteindelik haar Onderwys-vlak-7-grondslagfase-graad in September vanjaar verwerf
Sy pas tans haar hardverdiende vaardighede toe as ’n assistent-onderwyseres by die Rusthof OLSO-skool – ’n pos wat sy sedert Januarie beklee
Die De Koeker-gesin het hul opregte dank uitgespreek teenoor die professionele mediese mense wat instrumenteel was in die hantering van Veronique se toestand: dr James Beaty, dr Colin van Wyk, dr Meriek van den Berg en dr Paul Keet
Om haar ongelooflike akademiese sukses en deursettingsvermoë te vier, het haar ouers ’n puik geskenk aangebied “Ek het vir haar haar eerste motor, ’n Hyundai Atos, gekoop en sy het ook vanjaar haar lisensie gekry,” het haar pa met ’n glimlag gesê
“Ek is so, so trots – nie elke kind bereik dit nie en hopelik kan dit ’n ander kind inspireer om hul drome na te streef, ongeag hul omstandighede ”
Ná twee dekades het Temperance Town Primêre Skool die tradisie van Mnr. en Mej Temperance Town Primêr verlede Donderdag (2Oktober) by die Dr G J Joubert-skoolsaal in Strand hervat
Die Gordonsbaaise laerskool het Brooklyn Roos (junior) en Lyvano Mthembu (senior) as Mej Temperance Town Primêr gekroon, terwyl Keathan Johnson (jr) en Johnathan Latief (sr) tot ridder geslaan is Dié spesiale geleentheid het leerders ’n kans gebied om hul talente, selfvertroue en skoonheid te vier terwyl skoolgees opgebou word
Die leerders is deur koninklikheid vereer toe Mariyam Waries, die wenner van Mej Temperance Town 2005, die fakkel aan die wenners oorhandig het Waries het sewe
Kits gifted to Zandvliet
Zandvliet High School in Macassar has expressed profound gratitude to the Asla Foundation for generous sponsorship of and unwavering support for the school’s soccer programme Its contribution is described as “instrumental” in providing the school’s soccer teams with essential equipment, specifically three full kits for the players This partnership is hailed as a prime example of community spirit and shared purpose
jaar gelede as ’n gr 4-onderwyser na die skool teruggekeer. Die doel van die vertoning was om geld vir die skool in te samel aangesien dit ’n geen-fooi-skool is
Die skool maak staat op die ondersteuning van die gemeenskap en plaaslike ondernemings om instandhouding en vooruitgang te verseker Geldinsamelingsprojekte, soos dié wat met die geleentheid verbind is, vervul ’n belangrike rol om die skool te ondersteun
“Die bestuur en personeel spreek hiermee hul opregte dank uit teenoor die gemeenskap, ouers en borge, wat tot die sukses van hierdie en ander projekte bydra,” het Zaibuniesa Windvogel, die skoolhoof, gesê
in action “We are incredibly grateful to Mervin Green and Pierre Blaauw for believing in our mission,” a school representative said “Their support helped us with three soccer kits for the learners; we couldn’t have done it without them ” The recent handover of equipment, such as soccer balls and kits, was a significant moment for the school “Such partnerships ensure learners are given the resources they need to thrive, on and off the field ” The kits may well give the Zandvliet soccer teams a boost of confidence as they compete in future events
Stephen en Valencia De Koeker saam met hul dogter, Veronique, by haar
Katy Booysen help ’n groep kinders Foto: Carla Briers
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De Schone expands
De Schone Laundry & Dry Cleaning Specialists has served Somerset West for nearly a decade, with exceptional cleaning services built on trust, transparency and genuine care
From upfront pricing to honest service discussions, clients always know exactly what to expect.
After starting in Vergelegen Plein and rebranding in 2018, De Schone relocated to the prestigious Paardevlei Precinct in March last year August this year saw expansion, with the De Schone 24-hour Self-Service Laundromat, unprecedented convenience under one roof
Founded by a hands-on owner committed to transformation through job creation, the five-person team delivers comprehensive services The Drop & Go facility services include wash, dry and fold, ironing, dry cleaning, dyeing, sneaker restoration, carpet, rug andcurtain cleaning upholstery services equipment rental, plus convenient free pick-up and delivery within the area and Pargo pick-up point access The 24-hour Self-Service Laundromat addition provides around-the-clock washing and drying facilities with modern
conveniences including cashless payments, free Wi-Fi, workspace seating, on-site snacks and supplies, 24/7 staff support and exclusive pro tips and local rewards
De Schone’s greatest highlight has been its ability to overcome major challenges – from the pandemic to relocations and expansions –while maintaining unwavering customer-service dedication The owner reflects: “Those unseen moments when customers shed a tear about the way in which their treasured garment has been restored, feeling safe coming to our 24 Hour Self-Service late at night or giving the team a hug for their friendliness and dedication to quality our daily highlights ”
From De Schone patrons can expect genuine warmth where staff remember names and families, providing personalised solutions and after-hours support Committed to continuous improvement and local job creation, De Schone welcomes CVs from those wanting to join its community mission
Contact De Schone Laundry & Dry Cleaning on 076 241 8936 or De Schone 24-hour Self-Service Laundromat on 074 768 1829 Also visit wwwdeschonelaundryco za
Get ready to tantalise your taste buds! The latest branch of the popular Grill & Braai restaurant and take-away, proudly halaal, officially opened its doors on Monday 28 September bringing its renowned charcoalbraaied delights to 122 Main Road, Somerset West (next to African Bank)
Owner Abdul Aziz Ahmed is excited to expand the Grill & Braai family, making this their 11th branch across Cape Town Our business is growing and expanding and we are thrilled to bring our delicious food to the Somerset West community”
From the moment you step in, youll notice the commitment to a neat and clean environment, ensuring a pleasant experience for all customers And to celebrate its grand opening Grill & Braai Somerset West is pulling out all the stops with an incredible 16 opening specials!
What truly sets Grill & Braai apart is our dedication to authentic, charcoal-braaied food, prepared freshly while you wait,” Ahmed said
The secret, he added, lies in its winning secret sauce and the unbeatable delicious taste imparted by cooking over a charcoal fire
Whether you ’ re grabbing a quick bite or en-
De Schone 24-hour Self-Service Laundromat (established in 2025), on the left,
Schone Laundry & Dry-Cleaning Specialists (rebranded in 2018) on the right
Manager of Grill & Braai Shahidul Islam welcomes all to the new branch in Somerset West
Lots of opening specials are available, in-store, at Grill & Braai or at Mr D and Uber Eats
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‘Fit Vee’ breaks SA record
YaseenGaffar
Masters athlete Venessa Louw, widely known as “Fit Vee”, has capped a phenomenal return to the track by breaking the South African 100 m masters’ record for her age group, proving that age is merely a number when chasing sporting excellence
Beyond her own achievements, “Fit Vee” is pouring her expertise back into the sport, training a dedicated group of masters ladies who have already found success These include Anthea Poole (63), who won gold in the 400 m at the beginning of the season along with 55-year-old
Venessa Louw stands proud, with her national masters colours in track and field
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Batsmen battle to find form
YaseenGaffar
The opening round of the Western Province Cricket Association First Division Ama20s tournament proved to be a tough one for the first team of Somerset West Cricket Club (SWCC), as they finished the weekend with one crucial victory amid three defeats
The team’s campaign highlighted displays of individual brilliance but signalled early challenges in consistency as they adjusted to the fast-paced format SWCC’s sole victory came against Belhar CC, where they sealed a seven-wicket win The victory was spearheaded by a stellar all-round performance by man-ofthe-match Aqeel Dramat, who was instrumental in restricting the Belhar batsmen, delivering figures of 4/18
Chasing a target of 106, veteran Larry Morkel anchored the innings, guiding SWCC home with a composed 63* runs off 54 balls
Outside of their truimph, SWCC suffered steep defeats against Avondale CC,
The latest round of WPCA club cricket saw local teams battling across league and Ama20 formats.
Hottentots-Holland Cricket Club’s (HHCC) first team secured a crucial bonus-point win in their WPCA First Division A league opener against Pinelands on Saturday 11 Octber =. Winning the toss and bowling first, HHCC restricted Pinelands to 128/10 thanks to exceptional bowling spells from Achmat Smith (3/17) and player/coach Abdul Aziz Temoor (3/29).
In the chase, HHCC struggled and regularly lost wickets, but Temoor’s experience shone through He anchored the innings with a mature 38*, steering the team to a morale-boosting triumph, supported by Fuad Behardien (24).
On Sunday, the team traveled to face Pinelands in an Ama20 clash.
The hosts batted first and raced to 92/1
UCT and Varsity College
In the loss to UCT, Scott Innes (43) and George Hlazo (30) showcased their batting prowess, but the SWCC bowlers struggled to contain the opposition, as they led their team to nine-wicket win
Against Avondale, SWCC’s batsmen struggled to gain momentum and they battled to handle the pace and accuracy of Avondale’s attack in the shortened contest. The team could only post 79/9 in 12 overs with opener Lloyd Simpson (17) and Jason Lee Josephs (13) the top scorers Avondale’s Tevon Abrahams (53*) lead the charge in dismantling the total in just 10 2 overs SWCC’s struggle for runs continued against Varsity College, who claimed an eight-wicket victory Batting first, SWCC could only muster a score of 78/7 in their 20 overs Hlazo (17) and Paul Castignani (10) were the main contributors
While the total was small, the SWCC bowlers showed some defiance, with Innes (1/9) in particular bowling tight lines in his fourovers
However, the Varsity College team
away at the target and ensured a comfortable win in the 16th over
The SWCC will hope to turn the tide as they shift focus to their opening 50-over First Division B league match of the 2025’26 season against Belhar CC at Radloff Park this Saturday (18 October)
Ama20 wins for local clubs
in 10 overs. Superb bowling by Shameel Abels (3/19) and Riyaad Oliver (2/19) ensured that Pinelands only got to 142 in their 20 overs.
In reply HHCC started well, reaching 40/1 after six overs, but they skumped thereafter and only managed to score 100/8 in their 20 overs. Shakoer Baderoen (41*) carried his bat.
This weekend HHCC will be on the road to face Kraaifontein CC
In the Ama20 tournament, the first team of Helderberg Cricket Club (HCC) showed its flair, handing Atlantis CC a five-wicket defeat. Chasing 119 for the win, Jody Sylvester (49*) and Marcello Thomas (32) led the charge, securing the win with two balls to spare.
Gregan Mouers (2/14) and Chad Bailey (2/23) were the chief destroyers with the ball.
This Saturday HCC travels to face Bergvliet CC in their First Division C league opener, while they lock horns with Blue Downs in Atlantis in an Ama20 match on Sunday.
Strand CC (SCC) secured their first Ama20 win in a tense, low-scoring affair against Northpine CC Batting first, SCC set a target of only 82 runs, with Tino Dampies (47) the pick of the batsmen Strand’s bowlers were in good form, with captain Winston Isaacs (2/10), Ricardo Naidoo (2/10), and Adam Ramjee (2/15) bowling Northpine out for just 67 as their ream claimed a 14-run victory.
SCC could not replicate this perfomance in their next Ama20 against Seacrest CC, as they suffered a 17-run defeat.
They start their 50-over First Division D league campaign on the road against Mitchells Plain CC on Saturday, followed by an Ama20 clash against Khayelitsha CC on Sunday.
Macassar CC (MCC) advanced to the semi-finals of the Ama20 tournament, beating Mitchells Plain CC. The MCC batters set a target of 115, but the game was won by the destructive bowling of Damio Machelm (4/11) as Mitchells Plai were bowled out for 87.
In the batting department, Safiek Johannes (36) and Peter Samuels (46*) were in goof nick.
MCC open their First Division D 50over league season with an away fixture against Montrose CC this Saturday
