Stellenbosch Gazette 10 Julie 2012

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Year 14 • Tuesday 10 July 2012 | Tel. 021 887 2840

Castle­liga vir Newtons!

NEWTONS HOU STELLENBOSCH SE NAAM HOOG: Die Newtons sokkerklub het verlede naweek aan die Promo-ligatoernooi in Ceres deelgeneem en Stellenbosch daar verteenwoordig. Die klub het die toernooi gewen en is bevorder na die Castle-liga. Die span pronk hier in hul nuwe toerusting wat hulle as prys by die toernooi van die SAPA-unie gekry het. Newtons is Stellenbosch se oudste sokkerklub en volgens hul afrigter Jacques Bantam mik die span daarna om volgende seisoen aan die Vodacom-liga deel te neem FOTO: GERRIT SCHAAFSMA

PRICES VALID AT DC MEAT MARKET UNTIL SUNDAY 15 JULY 2012. WHILE STOCKS LAST. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES. E&OE.

PRICE BUSTERS! Pork Potjie Pieces

15.95 p/kg

Ring Garlic Polony

10.95 each

Texas Burger Box (20s)

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Pork Shoulder Ribs (plain or spiced)

Hugenoot .95 22 Braaiwors 32.95 p/kg

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250g Bacon Pieces

10.95 each

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Tuesday 10 July 2012

The big day has arrived Our brand new website, www.bolandgazette.co.za, went live this morning – and we’re waiting for you to join our online community!

Starting today, you can view news from your own community online, with news from neighbouring Boland communities, videos and photo galleries the added bonuses.

And you’ll be able to comment on articles, vote in our weekly opinion polls and enter the competitions that will be added regularly. So don’t miss out – visit us weekly. Just remember that you’ll have to register as a user to participate.

“What excites me the most about our new website is the fact that we now have even more ways to engage with our readers,” says the Gazette group’s editorial publisher, Annelien Dean. “The media are all about communication and connection, and our website just expands on opportunities to hear more from our readers and connect with them in a very relevant way.

“I want our readers to please use the website to share news, photos and videos with us. Some of this will be carried into the newspaper, so that we foster communication between our print and online readers.

“I am super excited – and I trust our readers will be, too, when they see our website!”

Feel free to contact us with your feedback and contributions by clicking on the appropriate links at the bottom of the page.

If you register as a user on our website and enter our online competition this week, you will stand the chance of winning two nights’ accommodation for two, valued at R4 150, at the Quarters Hotel in Hermanus.

The winner and their partner will not only stay over in a popular holiday destination on the Whale Coast, but will also enjoy a complimentary breakfast and cheese platter and wine on arrival – an ideal whale season breakaway.

Quarters Hermanus is located on the historic Hermanus Harbour and features nine tastefully decorated, modern suites, each including a separate lounge and kitchenette, and nine rooms with splendid views of the mountain cliffs or the magnificent ocean below.

Balconies are guaranteed for every suite, as well as selected standard rooms, while the many modern room amenities ensure an easy stay.

A tasteful pool area, conference facilities for up to 45 delegates, Internet and email services and laundry services add to the comfort guests can enjoy. Guests who’d like to treat themselves to something extra can select luxuries such as in-room spa treatments or dining, or even babysitting services on request.

Visit www.quarters.co.za, phone 0 028 313 7700 or send a mail to 2 reservations@quartershermanus.co.za.

Sayisa het Sondag besoek afgelê in Enkanini waar hulle sop en komberse aan van die kinders oorhandig het.

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Opheffing hul doelwit ELBÉ VAN HEERDEN ’n NUWE organisasie wat agtergeblewe gemeenskappe probeer help is onlangs in Stellenbosch op die been gebring.

South African Youth in Action (Sayisa) is ’n geregistreerde niewinsgewende maatskappy wat in Maart 2012 deur Isak van Wyk begin is.

“Die organisasie is gebaseer in Cloetesville, maar ons is tans besig om uit te brei na verskeie mindergegoede buurte in die groter Stellenbosch.”

Verskeie aspekte rakende die jeug word aangespreek. Hulle help die kinders in dié gebiede met skoolwerk en om vir eksamens te studeer> Hulle fokus voorts op sportontwikkeling en die identifisering van sportsterre van ’n jong ouderdom af.

“Ons het ook motiveringsessies om dwelmen drankmisbruik aan te spreek.”

Give books for Mandela Book Drive at Pick n Pay Pick n Pay and the Nelson Mandela Foundation have joined arms to help South Africans answer Nelson Mandela’s call to “Take Action and Inspire Change”.

Until 17 July, Pick n Pay stores will have collection points for the public to drop off books for the Mandela Day Book Drive.

These will be handed to the Nelson Mande-

la Centre of Memory on 18 July and will be donated to the Nelson Mandela Foundation’s 94+ School project which supports Mandela’s 94th birthday and legacy by giving hope and dignity to 94+ disadvantaged pupils, and the Container Libraries project, which promotes a reading culture.

“It is a privilege for Pick n Pay to be work-

ing together with the Nelson Mandela Foundation – let us not forget that Tata Mandela has spoken about how reading sustained and kept him and his fellow prisoners up to date with the real world while they were imprisoned on Robben Island,” says Bronwen Rohland, Pick n Pay’s Director of Marketing and Sustainability.

Hulle werk tans hard aan die oprig van ’n musieksentrum waar kinders musiekinstrumente kan leer speel. “Ons het reeds ’n vennootskap aangegaan met die Universiteit Stellenbosch se musiekskool wat studieleiers beskikbaar sal stel.

“Verder fokus ons ook op vaardigheidsontwikkeling en probeer ons volhoubare kommersiële landbou in landelike areas aanmoedig deur produktiewe vennootskappe.”

Hulle het verlede week die projek in Franschhoek bekend gestel.

Sondag het hulle besoek afgelê in Enkanini waar baie van die informele huise deur die sterk reën oorspoel is. Hulle het ’n koppie sop en brood vir van die kinders gegee en ook ’n paar komberse, geborg deur Proudly Cloetesville, uitgedeel.

Enige belangstellendes wat betrokke wil raak of skenkings wil maak aan die projek kan Isak van Wyk kontak by sayia@webmail.co.za of 084 655 3134.

Liquor forum, second hand goods meetings A NUMBER of meetings are scheduled for the Liquor Forum as well as the Second-hand Goods Forum in July.

Capt Norman Davids, the commander of the Stellenbosch Firearms, Liquor and Second-hand goods (FLASH) department said there are important issues to be discussed regarding the new liquor act as well as trading in second-hand goods. ) Second-hand goods: All secondhand goods traders are invited to attend the Second-Hand Goods Forum meeting on 10 July at 14:00, in the Stellenbosch SAPS recreation hall. Various aspects of the dealing in secondhand goods, including both communication equipment such as cellphones and the dealing in non-ferrous metals will be discussed. ) Liquor forums: The Kayamandi Liquor Forum will be meeting on 25 July at 14:00 in the recreation hall. All licence holders are invited to attend to discuss the new liquor law.

The Stellenbosch Liquor Forum will be meeting on 26 July, also at 14:00 in the recreation hall. This meeting will only include restaurants, hotels, pubs and clubs. A meeting will be scheduled with the rural areas soon. ) Firearms: Capt. Davids has urged all members of the public who have not collected their firearm licences to please do so. They can be collected daily between 09:00 and 16:00 from the Stellenbosch office. Please note that lunch is between 13:00 and 14:00.

“Please also make sure to check the expiry date of your competency certificate which need to be renewed 90 days in advance. If your certificate needs to be renewed, make sure to visit your closest police station.”

For more information regarding firearms, liquor licensing and secondhand goods, please contact the Stellenbosch SAPS at 021 809 5088 / 5132 / 5010.

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Calling on all animal lovers for assistance THE assistance of all cat lovers, animal lovers or just compassionate residents is needed to help the Animal Welfare Society Stellenbosch (AWSS) complete a quarantine facility for their cattery.

The construction of the facility was started on the premises of the AWSS in March 2012, but the job could not be completed.

They have therefore been left with a roofless skeleton of a building for the past few months.

According to shelter manager Nicci Collins the AWSS has had a need for a proper quarantine facility for a a number of years.

The facility which is needed, should be a 24m² room with 12 shortterm holding cages. It is used to monitor the health status of new arrivals before they are transferred to the cattery where they can be viewed for adoption.

Currently these cats are accommodated in wire cages in a wendy house, where it’s very hot in summer and cold in winter.

Nicci adds that it’s crucial the facility be completed before September,

when the next “kitten season” starts.

“Between October and April hundreds of kittens and cats are admitted to the shelter. We currently only have two cat rooms, with a total of 20 cages.

“We desperately need this additional facility to manage the situation and secure the safety and wellbeing of all the kittens that will be needing homes.”

The AWSS currently needs about R40 000 to complete the facility.

Any contributions will be greatly appreciated.

Donations of services or materials such as galvanised steel gates for the cages or tiles for the floors and cages are also very welcome.

For further information on the facility’s facility or to make a donation, call Elmarie Immelman (cattery manager) on 083 692 9549 or send an email to awscats@metroweb.co.za.

Those interested in making a donation can also call Nicci Collins (shelter manager) on 083 573 6720 / 021 883 9129 or send an email to animalws@telkomsa.net.

The incomplete quarantine facility at the Animal Welfare Society Stellenbosch (AWSS). They urgently need assistance to complete it before the next kitten season.

Photo: Samantha van den Berg

Free health screening on Mandela Day STELLENBOSCH Square is offering a free health screening service for shoppers from 18 to 20 July.

The service will be available daily from 10:00 to 17:00 in the centre court.

Sisters from Stellenbosch Hospice will be checking blood pres-

sure, blood sugar and HIV / AIDS status.

Those interested can also be screened for TB. At the same time shoppers are invited to participate in Mandela Day by contributing second-hand furniture, books and kitchenware.

The contributions received are a main income generator for Stellenbosch Hospice fundraising.

They also need donations of dried or tinned food for emergency food parcels for the Hospice patients.

The objective of Mandela Day is to inspire individuals to take action

to help change the world for the better and in doing so build a movement for good.

As part of their social responsibility initiative for 2012, Stellenbosch Square Shopping Centre and its tenants have chosen to adopt Stellenbosch Hospice as their char-

ATKV­postmatriek ’n alternatief ná graad 12 ATKV-postmatriek is nie maar sommer net nog ’n wegbreekjaar nie – dis ’n jaar met ’n verskil.

Navorsing wat die Universiteit Johannesburg gedoen het toon dat die ATKV-postmatriekjaar op ’n besonderse manier bydra tot die emosionele groei en volwassewording van jong mense.

Vaardighede soos noodhulp, lewensredding, projekbestuur en fasilitering help ATKV-postmatriekstudente om beter voorbereid te wees op die toekoms.

Hierdie vaardighede voeg lewenslange waarde by tot elke student se lewe. ’n Ander baie belangrike aspek wat nie uit die oog verloor kan word nie is die aandag aan loopbaanbeplanning. Deeglike toetse en individuele onderhoude word gevoer. Op grond van die resultate van die aanleg- en belangstellingstoetse, moet studente dan skaduwerk doen by mense wat in die beroepe staan om sodoende kennis op te bou van wat die beroep in werklikheid behels.

ATKV-postmatriek gee jou ook die geleentheid om vele dinge te beleef en te ervaar, onder meer roei op die Sterkfonteindam, stap in die Drakens- en Wolkberge, witwaterroei, duik, ski, oorlewing met die moontlikheid om ’n bok te skiet, asook aktiwiteite wat jou grense toets en jou uitdaag om jouself beter te leer ken.

Geleentheid word ook gebied om meer oor voëls, insekte, reptiele en oor die omgewing self te leer.

ATKV-postmatriek word in ’n veilige, ontspanne omgewing by die ATKV se eie oorde aangebied.

ATKV-Drakensville dien as hoofbasis, terwyl kandidate ook tyd by ATKV-Eiland Spa en ATKV-Natalia deurbring.

Die oorde skep beslis ’n geleentheid waar jy ’n onvergeetlike ontdekkingsreis kan beleef..

Plaas jouself eerste deur vandag nog jou plek te bespreek vir ATKV-postmatriek deur ’n e-pos aan lizetteo@atkv.org.za te stuur.

Vir meer besonderhede oor die ATKV bel (011 919 9000 of stuur ’n e-pos aan atkv@atkv.org.za.

Skakel ook die tolvrye nommer 0800 00 2209.

ity of choice.

For further information phone Martilize at Stellenbosch Square on 021 880 2385.

For more information about Stellenbosch Hospice and what they do for the community phone 021 886 5994.

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New online radio station launched A NEW online radio station, Assembly Radio, was launched on 2 July.

An extension of the live music giant The Assembly, this online station aims to connect listeners to unique music content.

Hosted shows will play out from 10:00 to 22:00 and will be broadcast live from a concept booth within The Assembly venueat Harrington Street, in the heart of District Six..

A ground breaking online station, Assembly Radio is positioned to be a powerful platform for our thriving local music scene. Assembly Radio is being set up by For Music Lovers, a company that specialises in creating unique audio content.

When asked about why this station is relevant, FML co-founder Kevin Kai said: “I think the great thing with online radio is that we have the freedom to broadcast what we want, when we want. We’re not restricted like the traditional broadcast stations and because we’re online, our level of interaction with our listeners is far more engaging.”

The online station will play a variety of genres with the over arching theme being that it’s about music played for music lovers.

“Traditional radio in South African seems to have lost its way when it comes to playing music that people want to listen to. To be able to tap into music culture and

create a unique soundtrack that is full of rich content is amazing,” said Alana Cremonte, co-founder of FML. Assembly Radio has access to incredibly unique music content because it’s an extension of The Assembly venue. That means a wealth of one of a kind artist interviews and live music content that very few radio stations have easy access to.

The Assembly venue has been in action since December 2007 and since then has grown into a well established giant within Cape Town’s music scene.

Tune in to Assembly Radio on your phone, laptop, work computer, home computer or cellphone here: www.theassembly.co.za/radio.

Recipe: Bacon and cheese macaroni HELP warm your family with this variation of traditional macaroni and cheese by adding some bacon!

Serves 6 Ingredients 250 g streaky bacon, cut into small batons 30 ml olive oil 1 large onion - finely chopped 400 g mixed mushrooms, sliced thinly 600 ml milk (or half and half) 2 packets instant cheese sauce

26 tot 27 Julie ) Universiteit Stellenbosch Taalsentrum se gewilde slypskool Effektiewe notules vir geslaagde vergaderings. Deelnemers kan een van die twee dae bywoon. Dit word in Afrikaans aangebied. Dag een: Prosedures vir vergaderings en notules. Dag twee: Skryfvaardighede vir effektiewe notules. Die reeks kos R2 740 óf R1 330 vir dag een, óf R1 710 vir dag twee. Sluitingsdatum 16 Julie. Kontak Audrey Poole 021 808 2167 of 2 taalsentrum@sun.ac.za.

Besoek www.sun.ac.za/taalsentrum 28 July ) Boland

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5 ml dried oregano (or to taste) large pinch ground nutmeg 125 ml fat-reduced cream 250 ml (tightly packed) strong cheese of your choice, coarsely grated 125 ml coarsely chopped parsley 250 g elbow macaroni or penne pasta, cooked, seasoned and oiled salt and milled black pepper more tasty cheese, finely grated, to serve Method Place the bacon in a heated saucepan and lightly brown while its own fat is rendering. Add olive

Club (BOMAC) RC Air Show.

10:00 – 16:00, Stellenbosch Airfield. Entrance is R20 per person. Promises to be a very exciting day. Everyone welcome.

Nic van Rensburg: 0 082 700 1856.

13 August ) Overcoming Abuse God’s Way certification course.

Hosted by L’Abrie de Dieu Safe House. For women who desire to assist victims of domestic violence by teaching classes, leading support groups, establishing safe houses, etc. Janet Napper will be the trainer. Attendees will receive a workbook. The course will start at 08:30 for 09:00 until 14:00 at Child Welfare hall. R120, includes training material, tea/ coffee and light lunch. Visit 2 info@safehousestellenbosch.co.za.

oil and onion and sauté until translucent. Add the mushrooms and sauté until they release their juices.

Whisk together the milk or half and half, sauce powder, oregano and nutmeg and add to the saucepan. Stir until it boils and thickens.

Remove from heat and stir in the cream, 250 ml grated cheese, the parsley and the cooked pasta and toss lightly. Season to taste and serve, passing around a bowl of finely grated cheese and a pepper mill for the adults.

- Recipe from www.food24.com.

Bacon and cheese macaroni Photo: www.food24.com

Skryf in vir Mej. Jamestown 2012 DIE skoonheidskompetisie Mej. Jamestown 2012 sal ná ’n lang afwesigheid weer in Jamestown gehou word.

Die geleentheid sal Vrydag 5 Oktober in die Weber Gedenkskoolsaal aangebied word.

Die kompetisie is oop vir alle laerskool-leerlinge van Graad 4 tot 7 én hoërskool-leerlinge van Graad 8 tot 12.

Alle deelnemers moet in Jamestown woon.

Die inskrywingsfooi is R10 per deelnemer en moet by registrasie vir die kompetisie betaal word.

Die sluitingsdatum vir inskrywings vir Mej. Jamestown 2012 is 31 Augustus.

Daarna sal deelnemers aan

die oefensessies wat tydens September sal plaasvind, moet deelneem.

Die datums vir die oefensessies sal aan deelnemers nader aan die tyd gegee word.

Die kompetisie sal iets besonders vir Jamestown wees en beloof groot vermaak vir jonk en oud. DJ Calvin Denyssen sal sorg vir die musiek.

Slegs ’n beperkte aantal inskrywings sal aanvaar word.

Inskrywingsvorms is by 26 Whiteheartstraat in Jamestown beskikbaar.

Vir meer besonderhede besoek die Facebook-blad.

Kaartjies vir die geleentheid sal binnekort beskikbaar wees teen R25 per persoon.

Mass Hysteria at GrandWest A NEW side-splitting show with eight of South Africa’s best comedians will be showcased at the GrandWest Grand Arena on 28 July at 20:00.

Mass Hysteria is what South Africans are best at,” says co-producer John Vlismas. “Whether it’s a penis or a march, we love a reason to scream and shout, so when we were let down by an event organizer, we decided to take charge and do the shows ourselves.”

A top comedy line up has been assembled for the show which is heading to GrandWest Arena, Cape Town on 28 July. In a shock move, solo artist, Casper de Vries, joins Cape Town favourites Nik Rabinowitz, Marc Lottering, Kurt Schoonraad and Ndumiso Lindi with Tumi Morake, Mark Banks and John Vlismas to create the most outrageous and brilliant stand-up show ever seen in SA. Seeing as our current national leadership is behaving like a joke, the show is themed on Cabinet, with each comedian having a portfolio: Nik Rabinowitz – Minister of Samp and Kosher Beans Marc Lottering – Minister of the Interior Design Kurt Schoonraad – Minister of Flats, Boxwine and Wind John Vlismas – Minister who swears to tell Truth Tumi Morake – Minister of International Affairs and Pan African Children Ndumiso Lindi – Roosta in Chief Mark Banks – Minister of Environment, Bungalows, Pest Control and Barcodes Casper De Vries – Minister Van Twitter.

“The great thing about this show is that there is no middle man, so the line-up is amazing, but the ticket prices are not high, and the acts are all on bonus structures,” says Whacked partner, Taffia Keight. “We’re interested in keeping the artist’s rights intact, as there have been problems in the recent past, and we feel that going forward, it is important that the organizers don’t end up taking the lion’s share – after all, no one has ever asked for an organizer’s autograph…

“Casper has never been part of a line-up show, and we are very excited that he has joined the other headliners for this run. It’s not often that you get a line-up where every single artist has a big following, and we feel that this line-up is providing excellent quality at the price.” Tickets cost R140 and are available at Computicket.

18 000 copies distributed weekly in Stellenbosch,

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Top tips for a painless tax season The tax season is with us again, with filing for the 2012 tax year having begun on 1 July and ending 30 November.

Taxes can be a burden.

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This tax year covers 1 March 2011 to 29 February 2012. Here are a few tips to help you get through tax filing time with as little stress and heartache as possible.

Get started now or as soon as possible Filing an income tax return can be a surprising amount of work. It’s best to get an early start so that you can submit your return before the rush starts. If you are due a refund, the sooner you file, the sooner you’ll get your money. And if you have underestimated your tax contribution, you may be able to save substantially on penalties and interest payable if you submit early.

Use eFiling The SARS eFiling service is convenient, secure and easy to use. It saves you time and hassle of messing around with a paper-based

return and standing in a long queue. You can file seven days a week, 24 hours per day with no problem.

Plus, if you use eFiling you have until 23 November to submit your return. If you file manually – by post or SARS drop-box – you must file by 28 September. If you are new to eFiling, register now and spend some time learning how it works.

Make sure you have all your supporting documents ready Gather all your supporting documentation so that you have it on hand to file and can produce it if SARS asks for it in an audit. Supporting documents may include: ) Your IRP5 tax certificate from your employer; ) an income tax certificate from your medical aid scheme; ) a list and the receipts of medical expenses not covered by your medical aid scheme; ) a tax certificate for your contributions towards a retirement annuity fund; and ) a detailed logbook specifying your busi-

ness trips and travel costs for the period.

Be 100% honest It is illegal to lie on your return by inflating your expenses or not declaring your correct income. Since the inception of eFiling there has been a substantial increase in random audits performed by SARS, accompanied by severe penalties for false declarations on tax returns. The penalties, interest and stress of saving a bit on your tax bill are simply not the risk, since your chance of getting caught out is bigger than ever.

Not sure of something? Ask a tax professional SARS has tried to make life easy for the taxpayer by simplifying the paperwork and process of paying tax, but tax affairs can still be complicated.

Rather contact the SARS call centre on 0800 00 7277 (0800 00 SARS) or a tax expert to ensure you do your return correctly the first time than risk getting something wrong.

Visit www.legalandtax.co.za, phone 0860 587 587 or email info@legalandtax.co.za.

Belê nou in jou gesondheid

Tax time – but don’t panic

“SNAAKS hoe min aandag en navorsing die gemiddelde belegger deesdae aan sy / haar keuse van ’n mediese skema bestee indien mens dit vergelyk met die tyd en moeite wat gewoonlik gepaard gaan met ’n suiwer finansiële of ander belegging,” sê Anton Rijnen, uitvoerende hoof van Medihelp.

Volgens Rijnen ia ’n belegging in hul gesondheidsorg net so belangrik as enige ander belegging in hul portefeuljes is.

Trouens, gesondheidsorg is seker die belangrikste langtermyn belegging wat ’n mens kan maak, veral as ook aan die gesondheid van die gesin as geheel gedink word.

“Die risiko daaraan verbonde om sonder mediese dekking te funksioneer, behoort dus by al die ander risiko’s in ’n belegger se beplande portefeulje gevoeg te word voordat besluit word hoeveel fondse waar belê word.”

Volgens Rijnen is die eerste stap na gemoedsrus vir die individu of gesin die keuse van ’n mediese skema. Dit moet in die eerste plek ’n skema wees wat by die individu of gesin se spesifieke behoeftes pas – nie net vir die onmiddellike nie, maar ook vir die toekoms. Hier is ’n paar algemene faktore wat belangrik is: Grootte: In vandag se mededingende gesondheidsorgomgewing behoort ’n skema groot genoeg te wees om met alle rolspelers in die bedryf te onderhandel oor ’n verskeidenheid kwessies wat uiteindelik tot voordeel van die lid sal strek. Groter volumes lede het gewoonlik ook meer bekostigbare ledegelde tot gevolg.

Finansiële stabiliteit: ’n Finansieel gesonde skema gee aan die lid die gemoedsrus dat sy eise betaal kan word

July is the beginning of the tax season, and some taxpayers may get tempted to put filing a return off until the last minute – but do you really want to stand in a queue outside SARS on deadline day?

Piet Nel, Tax Suite project director, advises people to seek expert advice. “Help is at hand, and people who consult with professional tax practitioners are more likely to avoid penalties – and be confident that the information they give will be correct and in their best interests.”

Finding a tax specialist might seem a daunting exercise for some people, especially those who have never had to submit returns before.

The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants recognises the need that individuals and small business have in dealing with the increasingly complex and ever-changing tax laws.

So the institute launched an online por-

Maak seker jy weet wat jou mediese fonds jou bied.

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wanneer hy of sy dit die nodigste het. Vir ’n voornemende belegger is ’n skema se solvensievlak dus ’n belangrike aanwyser van die gesondheid van daardie skema. Die Registrateur van Mediese Skemas vereis om dié rede dat alle skemas in Suid-Afrika ’n solvensievlak van 25% of hoër moet hê. ’n Gesonde solvensievlak kom neer op genoegsame reserwes wat beteken dat eise betaal kan word, ook in tye van nood, soos in die geval van ’n erge griepepidemie in die wintermaande.

Administrasievermoë: Volgens Rijnen kan ’n skema groot en solvent wees, maar kan die lid steeds die spit afbyt indien dit tyd word om ’n eis in te dien. Die rede daarvoor is die administratiewe prosesse betrokke by die verwerking van daardie eis. ’n Skema moet in staat wees om hoë volumes eise verkieslik elektronies te ontvang en teen rekordtye te verwerk. Dit verseker nie net die lid se gerief nie, maar ook dié van die diensverskaffers.

Kliëntediens: Omdat die gesondheidsorgbedryf neig na ’n omgewing waarin mediese skemaprodukte oorwegend dieselfde voordele bied met geringe premieverskille, word kliëntediens toenemend belangrik as ’n onderskeidende faktor wanneer dit by die keuse van ’n skema kom.

Voordele-opsie: Ook belangrik is die keuse van ’n voordele-opsie. By groter skemas word produkreekse toenemend generies om by die algemene behoeftes van lede aan te pas. Wat egter belangrik is, is die keuse van die regte produk vir ’n lid en sy/haar gesin se spesifieke gesondheidsorgbehoeftes. In die ou dae het mense eenvoudig die mees omvattende voordele-opsie gekies omdat hulle hulself teen “alles” wou beskerm. Dit is egter so dat die mees omvattende opsie ook die duurste opsie is, en met elke jaarlikse lidmaatskapaanpassing dus duurder word. Die geheim is om ’n opsie te kies wat by die individu en die gesin se spesifieke behoeftes pas. ’n Goeie skema bied gewoonlik ’n keuse van opsies wat juis voorsiening maak vir spesifieke behoeftes.

tal – something like the Yellow Pages for tax specialists who are available to help.

Taxpayers will be able to find a tax specialist who operates in their area, and who can assist with their particular concern.

To access the Tax Suite portal, visit www.taxsuite.co.za and choose the specific area of tax that help is needed in. The list includes individual, corporate, employee and international tax; estate duty; mergers and acquisitions; transfers and pricing; retirement and savings; and VAT. Simply click on the choice, view the list of relevant consultants and, finally, choose a tax specialist who operates in your area.

“By using a tax specialist, taxpayers are likely to save money – and they will have the benefit of knowing their affairs are in order, and that they have done the right thing for the country by being completely tax compliant,” Nel concludes.

Plan your budget for possible interest­rate rises Although interest rates have been very low since 2009, there are signs in the economy that this might change in the near future, and as a result consumers should start adding in a possible interest-rate rise when planning their finances.

This means that a consumer who borrows money now should provide beforehand for a larger monthly amount due because of a possible interest rise.

Economists predict that the Monetary Policy Committee, with South African Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus at the helm, will announce a rise in interest rates either towards the end of this year or in early 2013.

These predictions imply a possible rise in the current repurchase (“repo”) rate – the rate at which the central bank lends to commercial banks in the country – of 5,5%.

“It’s especially important to think about what an interest rate rise of one or two percent would do to your debt repayments,” says the CEO of the National Debt Mediation Association, Magauta Mphahlele. “Calculate the rise in rands and cents so you can change your budget to fit a possible rise in your monthly part-payments.”

In terms of the National Credit Act, the formula used to calculate the interest rate is linked to the repo rate and, as a result, any changes to the repo rate will affect the rate consumers pay for their secured and unsecured loans.

This is the case for those who have chosen a changing interest rate. A changing interest rate means that your interest will go up when the repo rate rises and will go down if it declines.

Depending on the circumstances, consum-

ers with fixed rates will not be effected as their agreements protect them from reporate rises.

A fixed rate means that your interest will stay the same when the repo rate goes up; this ensures that you will be able to keep the same monthly repayments.

The main advantage of a fixed rate in this sense is that it creates certainty for budget purposes, but possible costing downsides should also be thought of – this option needs to be understood properly by consumers before they choose it.

“Consumers should use the extra money they have when the rates go down to pay off as much of their debt as possible,” reiterates Mphahlele. “Those taking up new credit must add in possible rate rises as part of the costs they must afford, and they should make sure that they will still be able to afford their repayments when the repo rate rises.”

Although the relation of household debt to available income in South Africa declined from 78,2% in 2010 to 75,8% in 2011, it is still high and consumers must still work hard to make sure they are exposed to less debt.

“An interest rate rise of just one or two percent can have a long-term combining effect on the total interest you pay over time,” explains Mphahlele.

“Do a proper budget to make sure that you have enough spare cash to pay the larger monthly payments.”

Consumers who are experiencing payment difficulties are urged to contact the National Debt Mediation Association for advice and assistance.

The National Debt Mediation Association helpline can be reached on 0 086 111 6362.

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Ons Gee Om. DIE Stellenbosch Gazette vra Stellenbossers mooi om die volgende welsyn- en gemeenskapsorganisasies te ondersteun: )Stellenbosch Voedingsaksie: Sopmengsels, geurmiddels, pasta, rys, broodsmere, blikkieskos, olie, brood en groente. 0 021 886 8986 / 071 322 0747. )Jeuguitreik Kinder- en Jeugsorgsentrum: Brood, suiker, pasta, broodsmere, vars vrugte en groete en blikkieskos. Werkende ketel, winterklere vir meisies en seuns (ouderdomme 8–16 jaar), onderklere, papier en tydskrifte vir aktiwiteite. 0 021 886 6216. )ACVV Stellenbosch: Warm komberse en klere word dringend hier benodig.

0 021 887 6959. )Stellenbosch Safe House: Vrywilligers is nodig wat kuns en handwerkvaardighede een keer per week kan aanbied sowel as lewensvaardighede. Die Safe House het ook iemand nodig wat bereid sal wees om ’n koek te bak wanneer een van die inwoners verjaar. 0 021 883 2574. )Huis Horison: Wol, katoenmateri-

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Bel Samantha van den Berg by 021 887 2840 of stuur ’n epos na samantha.vandenberg@eikestadnuus.com vir aanbiedings van hulp.

Brakke and Boerewors The Animal Welfare Society Stellenbosch (AWSS) will host a “Brakke and Boerewors Day” on Wednesday 18 July.

This day also marks Mandela Day – a day on which people are inspired to take action to help change the world for the better.

The AWSS’s Brakke and Boerewors Day invites visitors to take the shelter’s dogs for a walk while they enjoy the boerewors rolls and cold drinks that will be on sale.

The AWSS does, however, require assistance with the following: water bowls;

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leashes (preferably slip-on leashes); blankets; and dog food.

A spokesperson mentions that Dusty from Jock has offered a great deal on dog food – for every 20 kg bought, the AWSS will receive an extra 2,5 kg for free. For further information on this offer, call Dusty on 0 083 651 2946 or send an email to 2 dusty@petproject.co.za.

For further information on the Brakke and Boerewors Day, call Estelle Wadsworth from the AWSS on 0 071 596 3120 or send an email to 2 estelle.wadsworth@gmail.com.

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Kayamandi’s cycling superstars GERRIT SCHAAFSMA Two of Kayamandi’s most promising cyclists recently left for Europe to compete in one of the continent’s most gruelling mountain biking challenges.

Azukile Simayile (19) and Sipho Madolo (21) flew to Germany on Saturday to take part in the eight-day, 600 km TransAlp Challenge.

Sipho and Azukile were the winners of this year’s Exxaro Development Jersey at Absa Cape Epic race.

The prize for winning the development jersey is the opportunity to participate in the TransAlp Challenge.

The race is considered one of the most challenging in the world and includes vertical climbs totalling 20 000 m.

“It is a dream come true for us,” says Sipho.

During the last month, he and Azukile have been training intensively for the upcoming race.

Azukile and Sipho are both still at school in Kayamandi and have had to work hard to fit their academic commitments into their intensive training programme.

“We train 15 hours on weekends and about three hours on weekdays,” says Sipho.

“Its tough to find a balance,” adds Azukile, but they are determined to succeed academically, just as they have done in sport.

Sipho plans to become an accountant, and Azukile wants to study chemical engineering.

They are both members of the Songa.info team, which is based in Kayamandi.

Songa.info is a charity started in 2008 by Christoph Sauser, world champion mountain biker, and Songo Fipaza, a well-recognised local community leader and athlete.

The organisation provides an opportunity for children to develop sports skills and broaden their horizons.

Songo Fipaza is very proud of the achievement of his athletes.

“This shows that good things can happen to you if you work hard and are dedicated,” he said at the function where Azukile and Sipho were honoured.

Anyone interested in becoming involved with Songo.info can pay a visit to www.songo.info or contact Songo Fipaza on 083 244 0734.

Sipho Madolo (left) and Azukile Simayile (right) are ready to take on the world at the TransAlp Challenge in Europe.

PHOTO: GERRIT SCHAAFSMA

Golf day Bookings for Weber Gedenk Primary School’s 50th anniversary golf day, sponsored by Protea Hotel Stellenbosch, have just opened.

The event will take place on Friday 21 September at Stellenbosch Golf Course.

Four-balls are available at R2 000, or you can pay R500 per player. Limited spots are available, so please book early to avoid any disappointment.

For enquiries, call Gilroy Williams on 0 083 701 2682; you can also send an email to 2 williamsgilroy@gmail.com.

Participants run up Plein Street during a previous Totalsports Ladies’ Race.

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Enter now for Totalsports Ladies’ Race Join the fun on National Women’s Day (Thursday 9 August) by taking part in the ever-popular Totalsports Ladies’ Race.

Runners and walkers can choose between a fun 5 km run and walk, and a 10 km run and walk.

The action will start in Plein Street, Stellenbosch, and finish at Coetzenburg Stadium. The starting time is 08:00.

Thousands of women (and men dressed as women!) participate in this very popu-

lar race, which has been held in Stellenbosch for the past few years.

Early Totalsports Ladies’ Race entries will receive an official race T-shirt, and medals will be awarded to all finishers.

Moms with prams are welcome, while husbands, family and friends are encouraged to join in the fun and show support along the route.

Nike South Africa is the official footwear and apparel partner of the 2012

Totalsports Ladies’ Race. All participants stand the chance of winning spectacular prizes, compliments of this sports brand.

For regular updates, follow @tsladiesrace on Twitter and like the Totalsports Facebook page.

For more information on the Totalsports Ladies’ Race in Stellenbosch, phone 0021 511 7130.

For race rules and online entries, pay a visit to www.totalsports.co.za.