ignisive supports Kaksteenfontein Primary with local business sponsors

 There’s a saying that often gets bantered around in business… “Together Everyone Achieves More” (meaning of #team )…and today our vision of an ALL INCLUSIVE collaborative team approach, in tackling systemic challenges was, once again, demonstrated.

So grateful for the individuals, businesses and government entities who rallied together to make this ‘Valentines Month’ an authentic demonstration of sharing love and mostly for instilling a critical message of ‘#selflove for the children at Kalksteenfontein Primary…(a community where most of our street children are from).

Breaking the vicious cycle of destruction and building on the broken system in society is so critical, if we are serious about achieving meaningful change.

We absolutely value the collective skills and contributions of:

MS HAMAN

(School Principle),

TEACHERS & CHILDREN

Wendy Isaacs

(ooba Human Capital)

as Guest Speaker

Mala G. Bryan

(International Model and Official Malaville Dolls Fan Club Founder/Creator)

as Guest Speaker

KIM WEBSTER and CRISTAL COLLINS

(WebsterBiz Consulting)

for arranging pamper gifts for all the teachers and organizing READING GLASSES Sponsorship through LAMEEZ EKSTEEN & Team at OneSight and SCHOOL SHOES Sponsorship through Frank Paco Steyn & Team at Run4schools

Steven Maresch

(@ilovecampsbay / Bo-Vine Wine & Grill House / Beach House Camps Bay )

WATER sponsor

MELISSA GAYNOR & STEPHAN DE SWART

(Verve) - @ilovecampsbay

WATER PARTNERSHIP

Village N Life Travel / CHEF HENRY

(@villagebakery.ct , The Bay Hotel )

for VALENTINES COOKIES

NIEL VALENTYN & TEAM

(Pick n Pay Camps Bay)

for DOUGHNUT and SNACK PLATTER sponsor

JAMES MCDOUGALL

(CGS - Custodian Global Security)

for the SANDWICH Donation

@susan Susan Rose Rabinowitz

(Camps Bay Community)

for donating the JUICES for the children

SGNT Glynnis Jean Bester

(South African Police Service),

Tony Lottering (Western Cape Government DCAS),

Karen Rudy,

Alan Marsh , Theresa Massaglia (Ignisive - ignite inclusive change

A+ Positive Action Team) for VOLUNTEERING event support and FACILITATING workshop with the Grade 6 and 7’s

May each child today value their unique self and the gift they are in this world.

“LOVE is such a powerful force.

It's there for everyone to embrace - that kind of unconditional love for all of humankind.

That is the kind of love that impels people to go into the community and try to change conditions for others, to take risks for what they believe in.”

- CORETTA SCOTT KING

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Village Bakery in Camps Bay donates bread to Safe Spaces

Thanks @villagebakery.ct team for the kind donation of delicious breads to the Safe Space (a secure sleeping space for Homeless Adults committed to reintegrating off street).

When supporting @villagebakery.ct 10% of their monthly sales will be donated to Ignisive - ignite inclusive change , helping us raise funds to continue with our initiative and efforts.

Conveniently located in The Rotunda at The Bay Hotel. To place an order, WhatsApp them on:

072 985 6809

The Bay Hotel @villagebakery.ct new initiative with ignisive to reduce homelesness

 

Introducing our new initiative with @villagebakery.ct a local bakery in Camps Bay, serving a range of freshly prepared breads daily.

We have united with @villagebakery.ct as a proactive effort to reduce homelessness within Camps Bay.

By supporting @villagebakery.ct 10% of their monthly sales will be donated to us, which will assist us in reintegrating the homeless into transformative action programs.

Conveniently located in The Rotunda at The Bay Hotel.

To place an order, WhatsApp them on:

072 985 6809

#igniteresponsibly

#igniteinclusivechange

Luxury 100-room beachfront hotel will replace Mynt Cafe in Camps Bay - by IOL

Mynt Cafe recently announced it will be closing its doors at the end of January to make way for a 100-room hotel. Picture: Armand Hough/African News Agency (ANA)

Cape Town - Camps Bay boulevard, with its pavement cafés, bistros and restaurants, is set to get a facelift in the shape of a 100-room hotel that promises to change the look and feel of the beachfront - despite objections from residents and ratepayers.

The hotel, part of the Cape Town-based Novis Hotels, is being pitched as a luxury 5-storey beachfront hotel.

Novis Hotels said: “We are hoping to start construction in May this year and hope to open in September 2024.”

Novis said it had faced opposition at every stage of the project from the Camps Bay and Clifton Ratepayers’ Association (CBCRA) and, as a result, the planning process took five years.

Eventually the mayor had to make the decision to green-light the project.

Novis said: “The residents should welcome the addition of a new 5-star hotel as it can only improve the area and their property prices.”

They said they felt the hotel would be a major benefit to Camps Bay and Cape Town as there weren’t any true beach hotels.

“It will create permanent employment and hopefully bring more tourism as it will have an international brand.”

The proposed hotel was in the news recently when the owner of the Mynt Café said the venue would be closing its doors at the end of the month to allow for the demolition of the building.

Mynt Café owner Theo Pearson said he had known for the past five years the day would come as the company that owns the property had hinted as much.

He said it was not a good situation as his employees would be without jobs, but that as a business owner he respected the circumstances.

As to whether he thought he might have a chance to reopen his business in the new hotel, Pearson said: “It depends on what the hotel’s management decides to do when they open as some hotels are happy to outsource their food and beverage complement.”

In March 2020 the City’s Municipal Planning Tribunal (MPT) approved the application for the development. However, Camps Bay residents objected to the proposal, claiming it would have a major impact on the surrounding properties.

CBCRA chairperson Chris Willemse said: “We appealed the MPT’s decision, to approve the application, to the mayor and the appeal was partially upheld insofar as the parking requirements were concerned.”

However, Willemse said that since that time the City’s Development Management Scheme (DMS) had been amended to cater to a lesser parking requirement.

“Consequently, the City approved the plans for this development, without any further reference to the CBCRA or the community, which has opposed the application in great numbers.”

Willemse said the CBCRA remained of the opinion that the development is inappropriate, for many reasons, and is currently considering its legal options.

From the IOL website: https://bit.ly/3Zdfh2j

Published Jan 19, 2023 by mwangi.githahu@inl.co.za

Architects concept of the exterior of the proposed hotel. Picture from Scott + Partners website

Architects concept of the exterior of the proposed hotel. Picture from Scott + Partners website

Read more about the CBCRA' s objection to this development:

http://campsbayratepayers.blogspot.com/2020/07/proposed-rezoning-4-fairway-avenue.html

#plakkies @ilovecampsbay limited edition Flopflips for fundraiser against homelessness

Making a difference to our special Camps Bay community.

Thanks to #Plakkies we have created these limited addition Flopflips.
Please DM me your order if you are keen to support us.
All profits go to Ignisive - ignite inclusive change, check out what they are achieving.

https://www.facebook.com/steven.maresch

@ilovecampsbay Plakkie South Africa

We finally have the opportunity to retail “I Camps” apparel on Camps Bay Beach.

We welcome and appreciate businesses, visitors and community members support with this ‘apparel adventure’…and thank our Ignisive - ignite inclusive change Community Stewards for embracing this job creation opportunity and innovative fundraising stream to help more people move away from streetlife.

Thanks to key sponsors and change makers Steven Maresch Kake Munoz and Veldskoen Shoes for believing in our cause and inspiring the “I Camps Bay” journey.

If you’re unable to visit us on the beachfront this season to obtain your pair of Plakkie’s through our Community Beach Stewards…please purchase a pair online…via…

Hello@ilovecapetown.store

We look forward to everyone #supportinglocal and appreciate you playing a critical part in helping #igniteresponsibly

ignisive.com

(Plakkie retail commences again daily from 26 December 2022 on Camps Bay Beach)

Bay to Bay Road Race 2023

4 January 2023                                                       

NOTICE

To all residents, tenants and businesses in the Precincts of Camps Bay, Llandudno, Suikerbossie and Hout Bay 

The organisers of the Annual Bay to 2 Bay Road Race are pleased to announce that the event will be held on   22 January 2023- The following Roads/Areas will be utilised on the day:

1. The Bay to Bay starts at 05:30 and roads will be clear at ~ 09:30
2. The 30km race starts on the Camps Bay High Schools sports field at 05:30. It is an out and back route, with the turnaround point in Hout Bay at the “World of Birds” intersection. 
3. The 15km race starts in Harbour Road outside the Hout Bay Harbour at 06:30 (opposite the ENGEN Fuel Pumps) and at 3km in Victoria Road joins the main race. 
4. Runners generally run on the left hand side of the road and will be kept within the yellow line as far as possible. A coned channel will be created to assist with keeping runners on the left hand side of the road. However from the 27km marker the runners will be moved to the pavement where they will remain until they reach the finish at Maidens Cove.
5. Certain Road Closures will be implemented –see below
6. Certain lane closures will be implemented- see below
7. Marshals and Traffic Officials from the City of Cape Town will monitor this. The organisers of the event are taking all the necessary measures to ensure public safety, to keep the disruption of the normal flow of traffic to a minimum and to leave the environment in a clean and tidy state after the event (no water sachets will be used). 

Further information about the event may be obtained from the Race Director: Russel Mell (084 545 5851) or email at Russell.Mehl@westerncape.gov.za 

ignisive 2022 highlights

 ignisive Highlights 2022:

An incredible year of experiencing what is possible when government entities (regardless of political party), businesses (regardless of competition) and communities (regardless of differences) collaborate and unite to #igniteinclusivechange

Thanks to every single contributor for helping #igniteresponsibly for the greater good

May 2023 be a year of spreading the …and living into the shared vision of greatness we aspire to achieve for our beautiful country.

ignisive.com

ignisive initiated / participated and facilitated the following 2022:

- Break down silos with focused collaboration between Community Forums, Government entities and Businesses (creating A+ [Positive Action] Team)

- Rebranded Community who Cares with the professional help of Moonmoth Interactive

- Launch of school based projects in Kalksteenfontein to help motivate and keep children in school and off street

- Upliftment of 13 street children/families (with ongoing workshops with Provincial Social Workers and various Stakeholders)

- Eye tests for children at Kalksteenfontein Primary, through OneSight to eliminate visual learning barriers

- Operation Boot to support disabled Kalksteenfontein learner with a proper boot

- Took Kalksteenfontein Primary learners up Table Mountain Aerial Cableway and on City Sightseeing South Africa Red Bus

- Mental wellness workshop with Cape Mental Health, CoCT fieldworkers, LE and other Stakeholders

- 30 Adults remaining off street as part of Ignisive - ignite inclusive change Community Steward Project (helping reduce beachfront crime and assistance with information leading to arrests, lost property, cleaning/general community services)

- Helping Community Stewards with IDs, Bank Accounts and support into mainstream employment and independent living

- Employability Skills Programme and Graduation for Community Stewards with guest presentations by WOOLWORTHS, City of Cape Town Library, ooba

- World Homeless Day support with stationary donation from Virgin Active SA

- Stipends for Community Stewards through Khulisa Social Solutions and U-turn Homeless Ministries

- Participation in various joint operations to support CoCT Fieldworkers to uplift more Adult Homeless off street

- Support of CoCT Give Dignity Campaign and launching “I Camps Bay” #igniteresponsibly with Verve and Veldskoen Shoes Plakkie South Africa …with first pair given to Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

- Teambuild with Sea Point SAPS

- South African Police Service Victim Support Training through Lives with a Purpose

- Businesses collaboration around Social Upliftment efforts

- Presentations of ignisive model and strategy to various stakeholders /Community Leaders dealing with Homelessness, through Mayco and CoCT Councilors

- 18 Mattresses donated to Ons Plek Projects through South Beach Camps Bay Boutique Hotel

- Community Steward Boxing workout with Chris, from The Ring Reloaded Boxing Club

- Work Readiness Workshop with Matrics from Hangberg (Hout Bay High School) through People Dynamic Development and supported by Rhens Training Institute

- Motivational talk for the ladies of Hangberg and Imizamo Yethu with the Good Hope Constituency Democratic Alliance Women’s Network representatives, through Hangberg Dreams

Also representing collaborative efforts of:

Camps Bay & Clifton Ratepayers Association

Camps Bay Community Policing Forum