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TRANSPORT AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

BIODIVERSITY MANAGEMENT BRANCH

Shihabuddeen Khan, Mogamat Samsodien, Rolivhuwa Murovhi,

Bronwen Amayo, Victoria Day and Asieff Khan

Biodiversity Area: False Bay Nature Reserve

Tel no: 021 400 3441 Email: [email protected]

Table of Contents Page

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ......................................................................................................................................................... 2

2. HIGHLIGHTS & CHALLENGES .............................................................................................................................................. 2

3. CONSERVATION PLANNING ............................................................................................................................................. 3

4. FLORA .................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

5. FAUNA ................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

6. SOIL ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 9

7. WATER ................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

8. FIRE ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

9. PEOPLE, TOURISM & EDUCATION ...................................................................................................................................... 11

10. STAFF MATTERS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 16

11 INFRASTRUCTURE & EQUIPMENT ........................................................................................................................................ 16

Flowering plants found on Eastern shore Left to right – Lachenalia sp., Zaluzianskya villosa, Dimorophotheca

pluvialis and Trachyandra divaricata (Photos: V. Day 2018)

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City of Cape Town Quarterly Report – 01 July to 30 September 2018

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This quarter sees the end of winter and the beginnings of spring. Flowers are blooming on mass

and various animal species are breeding as conditions have become favourable. The reserve is

teeming with life and is such an exciting place to visit this time of year. A steady rainfall pattern

has returned with 223.9mm of rainfall recorded this quarter. The main vlei’s and seasonal wetlands

are once again saturated with water and supporting a number of species.

In this quarter we say goodbye to our Working for the Coast EPWP staff whose contracts ended on

31 August 2018. We thank them all for their hard work and wish them all of the best for the future.

We also welcome 22 new City of Cape Town EPWP staff who started the first week of August 2018

and will be with us for a year. Each section has received four general workers and one supervisor.

Two supervisors have been placed under the FBNR Headquarters to operate and manage the

stores for the reserve. There has also been an influx of CTEET learners, volunteers, beach stewards

and tourism learners for this quarter.

With the rainy weather, conditions were good for planting. Four of the six sections undertook

planting activities with over 2 000 plants being planted. There is also continued effort to remove

both aquatic and terrestrial invasive species.

During one of our aquatic invasive species removal operations, we had an incident with one of

our watercraft capsizing in the middle of the vlei. The reed cutter vessel is used not to remove the

invasive plants but as protection against the hippo at the Rondevlei section of the reserve. One

of the pontoons had a slow leak, allowing water to fill the air space causing uneven weight

distribution and eventually causing the vessel to capsize. A recovery operation was then initiated.

(Read more in section 11 of this report).

2. HIGHLIGHTS & CHALLENGES

Highlights:

16 general workers and six supervisors been employed for one year on an EPWP contract

Capital funds received for infrastructure upgrades at Rondevlei island and Zeekoevlei gate house

R15000 capital funds received for tools and equipment

Appointment of five NQF Level 2 learners

Extension of EPWP (Working for Coast) contracts (122 workers) until the end of August 2018

Cherilee Geduldt has returned from maternity leave

Challenges:

Limited administrative capacity to deal with all that is required from the reserve

City staff conducting duties not aligned to their job description

Litter traps at the entrance to the main vlei’s are ineffective allowing litter to enter into the reserve

Maintenance of reserve infrastructure

Vandalism of public infrastructure facilities


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3. CONSERVATION PLANNING

In an effort to improve operations at the reserve it has become increasingly important to ensure that

communication is effective. This is achieved through a number of structured interventions such as weekly

operational staff meetings, monthly managers meetings, regular attendance to regional managers

meetings and quarterly branch meetings.

The focus this fin year 2018/2019 is continued maintenance to all existing infrastructure. All pathways and

boardwalks at the Rondevlei section is currently being done and nearing completion. All the bird hide

rooves as being replaced with material that requires less maintenance. Existing buildings at Rondevlei i.e.

the old office, boma and resource centre are being repaired in preparation to run them as meeting venues

by June 2019.

Attention will also be given to revising the False Bay Nature Reserve management plan. This will include a

precinct plan and infrastructure maintenance plan.

4. FLORA

Flora – Invasive Flora Management

Aquatic Invasive Flora Management False Bay Nature Reserve

A continued effort is being made to remove and control water hyacinth, Eichhornia crassipes, at Rondevlei,

Strandfontein and Zeekoevlei sections of the reserve. Regular water hyacinth follow ups are done with focus

given to areas previously infected with the water weed. This quarter, effort was particularly made on the

Northern end of Zeekoevlei including the Big Lotus River all the way to Seventh Avenue where water

hyacinth is still being found.

Photo right: Nature Reserve Staff clearing pieces of Water Hyacinth at T1 strandfontein (Photo: C. Moses 2018).

Photo left: Water hyacinth found in Big Lotus (Photo: J. Fischer 2018)


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Terrestrial Invasive Flora Management False Bay Nature Reserve

Zeekoevlei section

Small scale terrestrial alien clearing continues along the Eastern shore of Zeekoevlei. Port Jacksons (Acacia

saligna), Rooikrans seedlings (Acacia cyclops) and Gum seedlings (Eucalyptus gomphocephala) were

cleared from the Eastern side of the tar road all along the boundary fence adjacent to the New Horizons

development.

Sandwolf section

In September the Sandwolf team removed Lavateria sp. along the road edges around the site. The

operation took 4 days with all plants being removed. A follow up will be done in the next 2 months.

Strandfontein Birding Area

The Invasive Species follow ups were undertaken by the EPWP Staff in Strandfontein Section. Species

cleared included Rooikrans and Port Jackson.

Flora – Indigenous Flora Management

Plant identification

On the 21st September the Sandwolf team conducted a plant identification survey in management block 1.

During the survey 29 plants were recorded, although none of these plants are new to the site it hasn’t been

previously recorded on the database. The species list will be loaded on to the Biodiversity database shortly.

Planting of coastal plants

On the 8th August in a bid to try new methods to stabilise the dunes along Luchannan drive a small test area

was identified for planting of some coastal plant species. A total of 128 plants were received from the

nursery based at Westlake conservation centre and planted on site. Unfortunately with every effort from

staff to assist the plants only 40 plants were still growing on the 4th September as the harsh conditions proved

too much for some species. Below is a list of species planted and the number of individuals that survived.

EPWP Staff clearing Invasive Species Rooikrans (Acacia cyclops) and Port Jackson (Acacia saligna) (Photos: R. Murovhi

2018).


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Genus Species Number

of Plants

08/08/18

Number of

Plants

04/09/18

Tetragonia fruticosa 30 20

Eriocephalus africana 20 2

Searsia crenata 10 0

Pelargonium capitatum 10 0

Cullumia squarrosa 8 5

Morella cordifolia 10 9

Senecio halimifolius 40 4 128 40

Dune planting

Another test area was identified to try and stabilise the dunes using Carpobrotus edulis. The target area for

planting was 100m x 35m. The plants were harvested from the Zeekoevlei eastern shore where they have

become the dominant species in certain areas. These plants were chosen due to their hardy nature,

adaptations to drought conditions and ability to grow in well drained sand.

The runners were planted in rows one meter apart from east to west to create and barrier for the sand

carried by the prevailing south easterly wind. The intention is that these plants would stabilise the dunes by

forming a carpet to trap the sand while acting as the pioneer species that would enable other plants

species to grow in between them and in the long term further colonise the dune.

EPWP staff planting along Luchannan drives

(Photo: M. Samsodien 2018)

The EPWP team planting the C. edulis runners in the

dunes. (Photo: M. Samsodien 2018)


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After a month all these plants are doing fine and some have begun to flower. The real test will be in the

months of October to December when this area experiences frequent high winds. If this proves a success it

could be replicated in smaller areas along the rest of the 300m of active dunes.

Eastern Shore Rehabilitation

In July 2016 there was an effort championed by Suretha Dorse to test the feasibility of rehabilitating the

Eastern shore of Zeekoevlei. The project started off with earth moving and shaping the one hectare site

before landscaping the chosen area with a number of different plant species. Planting and weeding efforts

have continued during the past three years.

Seven individuals of a Lachenalia sp. were found on the south eastern corner of the rehab site. This was

rather exciting as no Lachenalia sp. had been planted. This was the same with Ferraria crispa which also

came up in large quantities, especially along the edge of the road. Other plants that were found flowering

included Dimorophotheca pluvialis, Zaluzianskya villosa and Trachyandra divaricate.

Flowering plants found on Eastern shore Rehab site, Left to right – Lachenalia sp., Zaluzianskya villosa, Dimorophotheca

pluvialis and Trachyandra divaricata (Photos: V. Day 2018)

One month after planting. (Photo: M. Samsodien 2018)


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Planting on the Erica field Rondevlei

During the first month on this quarter we conducted some rehabilitation on the Erica field which is located

with the Rondevlei section. We planted just over 1100 plants in the area and with the continued rain our

rehabilitation efforts have been fruitful with a number of plants surviving.

Genus Species Number of Plants

Elegia nuda 300

Elegia tectorum 367

Thamnochortus erectus 300

Leucadendron levisanus 4

Anthospermum ciliaris 5

Senecio halimifolius 100

Plecostachys stoechadifolia 100

Total

1176

Rondevlei staff doing rehabilitation on the Erica Field and having fun while planting (Photo: S.Khan 2018)

Table: Plant species and number that was planted in the Rondevlei section of the False Bay nature Reserve


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5. FAUNA

Fauna - Indigenous Fauna Management

Notable Faunal Sightings at False Bay Nature Reserve

In the past quarter there have been quite a few fauna sightings particularly on the Eastern shore of

Zeekoevlei. There were two sightings of cape dune mole rat (Bathyergus suillus) as well as four sightings of

endangered leopard toad (Amietophrynus pantherinus). Other sightings included an egg eater (Dasypeltis

scabra), angulate tortoise (Chersina angulate), Cape wagtail (Motacilla capensis) and a clicking stream

frog (Strongylopus grayii).

Photos left to right: Western leopard toad a leopard toad (Photo: S. Moses 2018), arum lily frog, a clicking

stream frog and an egg eater (Photo: V. Day 2018)

Photos clockwise from top left: A cape dune mole rat, an angulate tortoise (photo C. Heins 2018); a cape wag tail

(Photo M. Wyngaard 2018) and a gecko and crab, all found on Eastern shore (Photo: V. Day 2018)


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Strandfontein Section

The Coordinated Waterbird Counts (CWAC) was conducted on the 08/07/2018, 12/08/2018 and 09/09/2018.

The CWAC counts are conducted by members of the Cape Bird Club in conjunction with False Bay Nature

Reserve staff. CWAC counts are done nationally.

A young female caracal (Caracal caracal) was killed on Strandfontein road near False Bay nature reserve

(Pelican Park section) by an unknown vehicle, it appeared that the accident happened overnight and the

animal was found by the nature reserve staff, Henry Pheiffer, this is the third incident within a year.

Investigations into an animal pass should be investigated for Strandfontein road and Baden Powell drive.

6. SOIL

Nothing to report for this quarter.

7. WATER

Water Monitoring at Zeekoevlei and Rondevlei Sections

Water samples are taken at various points in the Zeekoevlei and Rondevlei Sections to monitor water

quality. Monthly water samples are collected and analysed by staff of the City of Cape Town’s Scientific

Services department. Results are received and distributed to the relevant reserve managers and interested

parties on a monthly basis through the Biodiversity Management Branch. Additional quarterly water

sampling is conducted at two points along the eastern and southern shore of Zeekoevlei and at one point

at the Rondevlei Section, located in the seasonal wetland to the south of the main wetland, known as

Moddervlei. These water samples are collected by reserve staff and transported to the Scientific Services

department on the same morning of sampling before 10 am. The last quarterly samples were taken on 15

August 2018.

Caracal (Caracal caracal) killed along Strandfontein road (Photo: R. Murovhi 2018)


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Rainfall data

Rainfall data is collected each day from the rain gauge at the Rondevlei section of the False Bay nature

Reserve. Trained staff members check the rain gauge each morning at 08:00 and make records in a rainfall

diary kept in the gate house.

The rainfall received for the previous quarter totalled 318.2mm and was recorded as follows:

April: 40.8mm

May: 101.9mm

June 175.5mm

Rainfall for the quarter was a total of 223.9mm and was recorded as follows:

July: 69.6mm

August: 94.4mm

September: 59.9mm

Sewerage overflow

The sewerage pump station along Luchannan drive had pumped excess sewage into the emergency

overflow pond. The volume was such that the emergency could not cope and the south bank was

breached, spilling sewage into the surrounding coastal dune area. The total affected area was 1.68 ha.

The overflow was addressed by the waste water department and the spill was treated with biological

enzymes to neutralise the harmful micro-organisms. The incident is being followed up by Rashaad Samaai

who will in consultation with waste water department draw up a method statement aimed to restore the

area and prevent it from happening again in future.

8. FIRE

Nothing to report

The extent of the spill (Photo: M. Samsodien 2018)


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9. PEOPLE, TOURISM & EDUCATION

Tourism at False Bay Nature Reserve

Zeekoevlei gate

Over the past quarter the Rondevlei and Zeekoevlei gate has received 24 205 visitors through the main

gates. See tables below of a breakdown of the statistics.

During the weekend of the 22nd to the 24th of September, Zeekoevlei gate recorded 3204 visiters over the

three day with a record 1533 visitors on the public holiday of the 24th September 2018.

Zeekoevlei Hall

During the past quarter Zeekoevlei hall has earnt a total of R38 652. The table below shows the statistics

break down.

July August September

Paid Booking 5 8 8

Total People 750 1200 1200

CCT Booking Paid 0 0 0

CCT People 0 0 0

Free Training CCT

booking 1 1 4

Total Free People 150 150 120

Total People for month 900 1350 1320

Total Month R9 500 R14 576 R14 576

July August September

Seniors/Pensioners 99 76 153

Adults 703 467 508

Children 3-18yrs 645 324 322

Children <3yrs 7 4 5

Students 36 12 32

EE Free 0 0 0

Free meeting 0 27 0

Season ticket – free entry 20 17 19

Fishing Adult 0 0 4

Total 1510 927 1043

Braai/

Visit Fishing Work Flying Boating Birding Hall Vehicles

Total

Visitors

July 3150 0 632 21 5 339 983 1454 5130

August 3776 0 728 31 9 345 1470 1687 6359

September 6316 0 734 124 61 681 1320 2315 9236

Table: Break down of the Rondevlei visitor stats for July to September 2018

Table: Zeekoevlei hall statistics break down for the months 2018

Table: Break down of the Zeekoevlei visitor stats for July to September 2018


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ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION

STATS SUMMARY

Formal Environmental Education – from Excel

stats (at reserves, outreach, camps, holiday

programmes etc.)

Education support

Total number learners CCT: 180

CTEET: 3850

Total number teachers

Total number adults CCT: 57

CTEET: 590

Total number scholars

Total number schools

(non repeat)

CCT: 4

CTEET: 24

Total number volunteers

Other: Other:

Exhibitions and awareness (informal) Communities

Name of exhibition/s Name and number

of community

meetings

Total estimated

number persons

(children and adults)

Total number

community members

attending meetings

Awareness theme

type (e.g. snake, fire)

Name and number

of community

training sessions

Total number persons

INDIRECTLY reached

(i.e. pamphlets

handed out)

Total number

community members

attending training

sessions

Total number persons

DIRECTLY reached (i.e.

talk/show)

Other:

Events (concerts, open days, birdathons etc.) Guided hikes

Name of event 1. Heritage day

reserve

awareness

2. Int Coastal

clean up day

Number of guided

hikes

Total number

children attending

200 Total number

children attending

Total number adults

attending

+- 2000 people Total number adults

attending

Other: Other:

Resource development Activity based learning

Presentations

developed

Type of intervention

(e.g. beach clean

up, hack, count)

Activities/games

developed

Total number of

children attending

Programmes

developed

Total number of

adults attending

Other: Other:


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- Accommodating the WESSA beach stewards while they are in the quiet season. The beach stewards

have contributed to the education programmes at the reserve as well as introduced the reserve to

groups such as the Pelican Park environmental club which they started at the school.

- Four Tourism Resource Efficiency trainees have joined the P&C team at FBNR where they will be

conducting eco-audits of the buildings on the reserve and will be providing recommendations as to

the changes the reserve can make to be in line with environmental best practices. The TRE trainees

will be based at the reserve for 6 months.

Programmes with groups at the reserve

Various groups visited FBNR during this quarter. The Lotus River library brought a group to Rondevlei

as part of a holiday programme where the children were introduced to the reserve and what it has

to offer as well as experience the reserve by having a guided walk along the visitor path.

Lameez Jacobs conducted a programme with the Pinelands cubs. Their focus was on waste and

how it affects the environment. The programme was conducted at the Strandfontein section of the

reserve where the cubs could observe the birds at the pans as well as make a connection between

the landfill site and discuss how they could minimise waste in order to mitigate negative impacts on

the environment.

Pineland cubs group identifying birds and talking about waste impacts on the environment (Photos unknown 2018)

Team building activity for the beach stewards and TRE trainees to figure out how the banners are erected (Photo B. Amayo 2018)


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Sid G Rul, Constantiaberg pre-primary and Khanyisa schools visited to the reserve for environmental

awareness programmes. The programme themes requested were wetlands, reptiles and

ecosystems respectively. Nature provided the perfect platform for us on the day as we had the

reptile programme. Along the pathway we spotted a chameleon and a skink at the same spot

which enabled us to observe these creatures in their natural habitat.

At the reserve we try to encourage venue users to visit the reserve in their private time. We therefore

offer introductory talks to welcome and introduce the reserve to visitors. A nursing management

team from the Mitchells Plain hospital had their planning meeting at the reserve and before their

meeting started we were afforded the opportunity to introduce the reserve and teach them about

the FBNR.

Grace Primary had their first visit to FBNR. The programme was a collaborative programme between

CCT and CTEET. The learners started the programme at the Zeekoevlei education centre around

ecosystems and then walked through the veld to the Rondevlei section experiencing a walk in

nature, observing birds and plants along the pathway.

Programmes by Beach stewards:

The beach stewards have assisted by conducting activities with the booked groups visiting as well as

bringing Pelican Park primary’s environmental club to the reserve.

The beach stewards have been responsible for providing the smart living programmes to the EPWP

and new staff at the reserve. They completed the water module and in the next quarter will be

following through with the other modules.

Learners from Constantia pre-primary looking to see if

they can spot anything in the water (Photo: B Amayo

2018)


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OTHER, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATION

Events

The beach stewards had a short activity for visitors to the Zeekoevlei section of the reserve on Heritage day

the 24th September 2018. They also interacted with the public who were braaing at the reserve and handed

out black bags to encourage the visitors to collect their litter.

Beach stewards ready to remind Heritage day visitors to keep the reserve clean. In the front from the left

Keegan Petersen and Lucian Peterson (Photo: L. Peterson 2018)

EPWP staff participating in an activity to demonstrate

how water saving should be an activity which we

should do together (Photo: unknown 2018)

EPWP staff participating in an activity to

demonstrate how can be filtered to clean it

(Photo: K. Petersen 2018)


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NEXT QUARTER TARGETS

- Climate change programme

- Advertise education programmes to schools for next year

- Complete smart living modules with EPWP staff

- Baseline work for Eco audits

10. STAFF MATTERS

Staff Training and Development

False Bay Nature Reserve prides itself for training and developing individuals in various skills and experiences

related to nature conservation. Developing people in a workplace scenario bears great benefits not just to

the individual and to the organisation, but to the broader industry of nature conservation as a whole.

The False Bay nature reserve received about 120 EPWPs from the Caring for Coast project. This project was

planned to run until the end of June 2018, but was extended for another two months till the end of August

2018. We thank them all for their hard work and wish them, all of the best for the future. We also welcome

22 new city EPWP staff who started the first week of August 2018 and will be with us for a year. Each section

has received four general workers and one supervisor. Two supervisors have been placed under the FBNR

HQ to operate and manage the stores for the reserve.

NQF 2 Learners

July saw the start of a new NQF 2 Nature learnership program run by CTEET and CATHSETA. 25 candidates

were selected and placed at various reserves across the City. FBNR received five learners namely, Zuleigha

Jaftha and Jamie Potts (Sandwolf), Chevon Petersen and Nomaxabiso Mfokazana(Strandfontein) and Kyle

Dreyer (Rondevlei).

Above: Zandwolf EWP team (Photo: M. Samsodien 2018).

Top right: Rondevlei EPWP team (Photo: S. Khan 2018) and

right: Strandfontein EPWP team (Photo: R. Murovhi 2018)


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NQF 2 Learners training

The NQF 2 course offers a host of experiences to upskill the participants through practical and theory

interventions.

As part of their training the learners spent 2 weeks in Betty’s bay, where they learnt skills which they need to

implement in the workplace and will ultimately be tested on at the end of the course.

Snake handling

Quemic conducted a snake handling course at Rondevlei with their staff members. Before the course

started S. Khan enquired with the service provider if the Rondevlei interns and NQF level 2 learners could

possibly join the course. The service provider was more than happy for the interns and learner to join free of

charge. They spent the day learning first aid techniques, snake ID and snake handling. We now have an

extra three snake handlers at False Bay as they have passed the course.

The current group of NQF 2 participants on training course in

Betty’s Bay (Photo: Unknown 2018)

Interns handling a mole snake as part of the practical section of the course (Photos: S. Khan 2018)


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Workshop

S. Khan conducted a workshop with the Working for the Coast EPWP staff in July 2018. The topic that was

covered was Conflict Management, Leadership, Coaching, Mentorship and Diversity Management. The

workshop was very successful as it helped the team to deal with some of the problems that were constantly

arising within the team.

Weekly Walks

As part of a team building exercise for the Zeekoevlei team, a weekly walk in the veld has been made part

of the work schedule. On these walks we are hoping to update the Zeekoevlei species lists as well as up skill

the team with knowledge of the reserve. On the walks during the month of September the focus was mainly

on plant identification. Many flowers were seen, most of which were new to the EPWPs. Everyone on the

walk was keen to try and identify or remember a plant name and much excitement was had when

someone remembered a name of a plant.

EPWP staff during the workshop held in the Boma at Rondevlei (Photos: S.Khan 2018).

Team Zeekoevlei learning about the different plants found at Zeekoevlei. (Photos: V. Day 2018)


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11. INFRASTRUCTURE & EQUIPMENT

Rondevlei Section Rondevlei management decided to fix up the existing infrastructure as much as possible this year. We

continued with the upgrades and completed the 4th Bird hide board walk. The 5th bird hide boardwalk was

started and is 90% completed, some minor adjustments are needed and the edging needs to be done.

Photos taken before, during and after construction of the board walk at the five hide (Photos: S. Khan 2018).


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We have fixed up the paving that has collapsed close to the 5th bird hide due to health and safety

concerns.

We completed a new section of paving heading toward the boat house. The new picnic area behind the

museum is close to completion as we added new roof sheets, planted plants and plastered the wall. We

replaced the boat house roof and gave the entrance a face lift. The new roof of the bird hide was lifted

slightly in order for staff to walk into the boat house without knocking their heads.

With the assistance of the Zandwolf team the roof of the 3rd Bird hide was completed. All the metal roof

sheeting used on the bird hides will be replaced with nutech roof sheets to ensure a longer life span of our

roof material.

Collapsed paving being fixed (Photos: S. Khan

2018)

Paved footpath being laid down (Photos: S. Khan 2018)


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Third bird hide roof being replaced with Nutec roof sheets (Photos: S. Madlongolwana 2018).

The new face of the boat house (Photo: S. Madlongolwana 2018).

Before the new picnic area was fixed up (Photos: S. Khan

2018)


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Staff mixing cement and plastering the wall (Photos: S. Khan 2018).


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Salvage of reed cutter from Rondevlei section

We conducted water hyacinth follow ups on one occasion using the reed cutter machine in order for us to

reach areas that is inaccessible by motorboat. As we got to the second Schinoplectus Island within the

water body the reed cutter capsized. No staff member was injured and we were rescued by motorboat

which brought us back to land.

The recovery operation was done through Fleet Specialised Technical Services and Stingray. The rescue was

complicated, but was successful due to great team work.

Reed cutter after capsizing (Photo: S. Khan

2018)

Salvage team checking all the diving equipment (Photo: S. Khan

2018)

Salvage team trying to float the reed cutter machine by tying inflatable bags to the machine and filling

it with oxygen (Photo: S. Khan 2018)


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Finally after four days planning and working, the reed cutter was afloat and being moved closer to shore (Photo: S. Khan 2018)


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Eastern shore:

During the last quarter on Eastern shore work that was done:

Clearing of the foot path way

This was done by the new green jobs unit EPWP team. The overgrowth off the path has been removed.

There is also a trained paver on the team so repairs on the broken paving have started. There has been a

bit of a hold up getting the materials but when the materials are acquired the project will soon be

completed.

The path way along Eastern shore being cleared of overgrowth and having the paving repaired. (Photos: M. Wyngaard 2018)

Once the machine was close enough to shore, we had an excavator pull the machine out onto shore. Thereafter we

used a digger loader to load the reed cutter onto the trailer to be transported the vendor for repairs (Photos: S. Khan

2018)


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A boat was placed in front of the gate house and planted with plants. In order to put the boat in the best

place the sign board has to be removed. The board was re-erected by both Gamiet Revell and Andrew

Arries.

Waste removal:

With the large quantity of people working on the reserve, there comes a large quantity of rubbish and

biomass that required removal to the landfill site. As our truck driver, Kidwell Voyiya’s contract had finished

in the last quarter; it meant we did not have a designated driver to sort out these piles of rubbish. Thankfully

Andrew Aries, one of the Zeekoevlei VCOs stepped up and offered to drive the truck for us. This meant all

the piles of waste were removed with the assistance of Johnathan Fischer, Melshaw Wyngaard and the

EPWPs. Taking the waste to the tip can be quite arduous due to the long lines and waiting times to get in to

the landfill site. In the photo below the long line to enter the tip can be seen

Roads Maintenance

The Cape Flats Waste Water Treatment Works (CFWWTW) staff assisted False Bay Nature Reserve by

maintaining all management roads in Strandfontein Section during July and August.

Gamiet Revell and Andrew Arries erecting the sign board at the Zeekoevlei gate house (Photo: V. Day 2018)

Photo: The long line to gain access to the land fill site (Photos: V. Day 2018)

CFWWTW staff during road maintenance at Strandfontein Section (Photos: R. Murovhi 2018)


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Gates Installations

Maitland head office workshop staff, Cedric Riddle (Special Workman) and Lamla Sinegu (Artisan) assisted

in installing gates at Pelican Heights and along Strandfontein road, three double gates were installed.

Directional Signage Installations

The EPWP Staff and NQF learners assisted in replacing the directional Tern roost picnic site and the Bird

information centre signage.

Cedric Riddle and Lamla Sinegu assisted the Nature Reserve staff with installing gates (Photos: R Murovhi 2018).

EPWP Staff installing directional signage (Photos: R Murovhi 2018).


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Artificial Breeding Bank for Pied Kingfishers (Ceryle rudis)

The Cape Birds Club in partnership with Nature Conservation Corporation constructed two artificial

breeding banks for Pied kingfishers (Ceryle rudis) at the Strandfontein Section of False Bay Nature Reserve.

These breeding banks will be monitored for nesting activity.

Artificial breeding bank for Pied kingfishers (Photos: R Murovhi 2018).

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