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Foreigner rescued This photo captures NSRI Station 14 volunteer crew members Herman du Plessis, Brett Esterhuizen, Andrew van Blommenstein, Gerard Jordaan, Wihann Kotze, and Deon Victor in the process of evacuating French national Frédéric Macron along a ledge on Robberg Nature Reserve in fading light last Wednesday, with Chinese tourist Wang Li, who made the distress call, pictured at right - see the report on page 3
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26 July 2017
Brewing up, craftily, a taste of things to come… Wilderness craft beer festival adds new themes, expects more growth - BOB HOPKIN reports ROM small beginnings on a remote farm near Blanco in 2014, the Thousand Sensations craft beer festival has scaled up to a major annual event using all the facilities that The Wilderness Hotel has on offer. The 2017 event, scheduled for September 15 and 16, is expected to continue the exponential growth it has seen in the interim. On the first occasion, just four breweries participated, offering tastings of only 29 beers to a total of 926 visitors over two days. This year, a confirmed 46 exhibitors will offer some 180 craft beers, spirits and wines to an expected 3,000 visitors. In addition, beer and food pairing sessions will take place in selected restaurants in George, Oudtshoorn and Sedgefield. Organiser Alewijn Dippenaar explained that the format of the festival had evolved over the four years since inception. “We always knew that the vital ingredients are, and should remain, beer, food and music to create a festive atmosphere. By
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MOTHER’S RUIN: Black Mountain Karoo Dry Gin representative Juan Koen, left, explains the virtues of a locally distilled wine spirit during the July 14 launch of this year’s Thousand Sensations craft beer festival - Photo: Bob Hopkin
talking to our visitors we have refined and added to the attractions each year to keep the concept fresh and surprising. “Early on we realised our guests did not want to drink large quantities of the same kind of beer but rather to sample many different brews so that they could choose their favourites for casual drinking on other occasions.
“As a result we now insist that the taster glasses hold just 100 millilitres and cost only R6 for each fill. In this way, visitors can sample enough to assess the flavour of, say, five brews for the price of one full measure,” he said. Dippenaar added that a new innovation this year is to offer craft spirits and wines to compliment the beers. One such
spirit will be a new gin that uses wine spirit instead of cane spirit as its base. and adds local wild flower essences in addition to the traditional juniper berries for the regular gin flavour. Guest of honour at the recent launch event was Western Cape minister of Economic Development, Tourism and Agriculture, Alan Winde, who admitted his liking for beer. “When I had a business in Knysna, my premises backed on to a brewery and at the end of the working week it was always a pleasure to stop next door and savour one of the original craft beers,” he said. According to Winde, growth of the Western Cape craft beer industry is a most encouraging phenomenon. “When you are starting up it is very difficult to compete with the big guys. In government we try to assist new enterprises as the positive effect on employment is substantial with so many people getting work and contributing to the value chain,” he concluded.
Celebrating fizz and fab food with Graham Beck at The Plettenberg When Garden Route Sales Ambassador for Graham Beck Wines Alida Richards called to say that the fires in Knysna and Plett necessitated a postponement of an originally-scheduled for June 8 invitation to July 20, it may well have hailed the most positive outcome in weeks of the inferno that so disastrously impacted CX Country since early last month. So up rocked CXPRESS & Co last Thursday at an intimate do at The Plettenberg Hotel for ‘A celebration of fine fizz and fabulous food’ in the company of three glorious lasses representing Graham Beck and its marketers, GB winemaker Pierre de Klerk, as well as a handful of restaurateurs and bubbly connoisseurs from Knysna and Plett. Nothing could quite have prepared us, however, for the effervescent conversation that accompanied a chance to savour tasting plates prepared by the highly-lauded Plettenberg kitchen and, needless to say, irresistible Méthode Cap Classique representing various GB vintages. Pictured at left is a trio of these - the GB Blanc de Blanc 2009, 2010 and 2012 - each scrumptiously complemented by beautifully presented bites of, from left, Sherry Caramel Glazed Pork Belly, Aubergine and Fennel Chicken, and Bouillabaisse with harissarouille and a sourdough crouton. This main attraction was preceded by an oyster GB Brut pairing, and Blackened Tuna Tataki going down like a dream with a flute of Brut Zero 2011. The treat was complete when the final course of Warm Dark Choc Mint Pudding with honey cardamom ice cream and ginger syrup joined forces with the GB Bliss Demi Sec NV to please our palates. Visit the gallery at www.cxpress.co.za and email alida@grahambeckenterprises. co.za to find out more about the bubbly future plans of this multi-awarded estate.
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R4-billion development plans harboured no more Yolandé Stander
HOSE opposed to the controversial R4-billion small boat harbour development in Plett breathed a sigh of relieve when it
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came to light that, due to a missed deadline, a new application would have to be submitted to get the project back on the cards. The Department of Environmental Affairs and
Development Planning informed stakeholders recently that Western Cape Marina Investments had not re-submitted its scoping report by the July 4 deadline and therefore,
Objections to Rage land use close tomorrow - but does anybody know?!
During a meeting on July 18, about 20 interested and affected parties representing businesses and residents in the vicinity put their heads together to start planning - or is that averting disaster? - Plett Rage 2017, with particular focus on the land use of Central Beach erven 248 and 4371. The graphic above depicts Bitou Municipality’s proposed layout of venues for various activities and related security measures; a municipal notice in a recent edition of ‘What’s New in Plett’ advises of Bitou’s plans for the entire Central Beach area from November 24 to December 12, the deadline for objections being indicated as Thursday July 27. But when trying to access the website to download the application (www.vreken.co.za), access is blocked. The town planner to whom queries in this regard can be addressed, according to the municipal notice, is Mongezi Mdena - but upon enquiring last Tuesday, Mr Mdena is no longer in Bitou’s employ. So it seems the only way to ascertain what surprises Rage may deliver for nearly three weeks as Season 2017 dawns, is to call at the Town Planning offices at Monks View in Church Street during office hours. But please do so before end of business tomorrow, or forever hold your peace.
Chinese distress call softens Frenchman’s fall IGHT was fading fast when NSRI Plett duty crew members were activated after a call was received from Robberg Nature Reserve at 5:22pm last Wednesday. Says deputy station commander Robbie Gibson: “A Chinese man reported that his friend, a 53-year-old Frenchman, had fallen and broken his right leg while they were hiking on the reserve trail.” Station 14’s rescue crew and medics responded and hiked to the injured man.
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Upon reaching him, it was found that he had suffered fractures to both his right tibia and fibula. The Frenchman, Frédéric Macron, was stabilised and splints were applied to the fractured leg. After being secured into a Stokes basket stretcher, the NSRI crew proceeded to hike him out of the reserve. “We were met by MedLife paramedics while hiking to the Robberg Nature Reserve car park and on arrival at the car park the patient was transported to
hospital by ambulance in a stable condition,” concluded Gibson. Monsieur Macron was on holiday in Knysna with his Chinese friend, Wang Li, when they decided to circumnavigate the beautiful Robberg Nature Reserve. The ill-fated excursion had a happy enough ending: after undergoing surgery, the fallen Frenchman was expected to make a full recovery. Call NSRI Plettenberg Bay on 082 990 5975 and NSRI Knysna on 082 990 5956 in case of emergency.
should developers wish to continue, they would have to submit a new application i.t.o. the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations of 2014. The project - earmarked for the town’s Piesang River estuary and Central Beach - was set to include 482 residential units, 1,343m2 of office space, a 110-room five-star hotel, mansions, 8,700m2 of retail space, a plaza, a yacht club, and more than 2,000
parking bays. It however saw massive opposition from residents and stakeholders, the main objections being that it would be out of kilter with the size of the town, and the potentially negative environmental impact. An initial scoping report was rejected by the department more than two years ago, but after two appeals by the developer to submit an amended and compliant report, the department gave
a new deadline for the resubmission of the scoping report in January. The extension came with heavy emphasis on setting out a thorough public participation process, should the EIA stage be reached. The department, through MEC Anton Bredell, also instructed developers to include several aspects in its EIA e.g. a description of all other alternatives investigated, and a market demand study.
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26 July 2017
Victim of brutal attack urges Plett residents to become proactive against criminals Well-known Plett resident and the victim of a serious assault by a knife-wielding intruder in her home last month, Joan Rauff told NIKKI RIDLEY how she fought for her life, how her attacker came to be in her home, and of his eventual arrest TILL recovering from serious injuries after the June 22 attack, Joan Rauff believes she has a duty to tell her story - that it contains important messages for the Plett community. Joan described in detail how she was attacked by what turned out to be an ‘opportunistic’ criminal spotted earlier on a stolen bike.
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Having accessed a spare bedroom through security bars he’d managed to bend just enough to squeeze through, he had tried to hide behind a pile of boxes. Joan heard nothing, as she was chatting to her neighbour on her cellphone - a fact that would soon lead to her rescue. On finishing the conversa-
tion, she had put the phone in her pocket and walked into the spare bedroom. “The second I came through the door, out of the corner of my eye, I saw what I first thought was a huge black ball, tucked in the corner behind all these boxes full of things I have been planning to pack as I’m selling my home.
“As I started turning my head to see what it was, he stood up, rushed toward me with his arm high in the air, a dagger in his hand. I don’t know how long that knife was, but it was long. “I went straight for the pepper spray I have carried with me in my pocket for about three years now, in the house and wherever I go, but as I pulled it out he yelled ‘don’t spray that thing at me!’” Shocked and afraid as he brandished the knife above her, Joan tried to put distance between them, turning from the room. As she did so, he stabbed her through the right cheek. Badly injured and bleeding profusely, her lower cheek hanging open, Joan tried to run down the passageway to her room, unable to escape the house as everything was locked up. He pursued and stabbed her in the back of her head. Luckily the knife glanced off, but the blow from his hand was severe. It spun her around, and she hit the wall hard, damaging her leg. Wedged against the doorsill to the toilet, Joan finally used the spray, kicking and punching at him. The spray gave her the seconds she needed to duck into the toilet and close the door. Unable to locate the key in the lock due to panic, she put her back against
the door to hold it closed while he fought to get at her. Then she remembered the cellphone in her pocket. “I just started firing off messages for help. It was dark in there and I couldn’t see who I was messaging, but I just kept sending. I didn’t know who I was sending the messages to, whether they’d reply, or be in a position to come and help me. All the while he was shouting through the door ‘where’s the money?’” Hoping to get him outside, she told him it was in her bag in the car, but he repeated his demand - and that’s when she gave him instructions to find a hiding place with money in the kitchen. One of those who received a message had been Joan’s neighbour, Cecile; she called for help and members of Plett Watch arrived and apprehended the man as he was trying to scale a wall to get off the property. Joan’s message is specific: “We have to change our attitudes to crime. We need to go out and fight crime, not just sit at home in the prisons we have made for ourselves, waiting for it to come to us, thinking that we are ready to defend ourselves because we have a panic button or two in the house. “What happens if you can’t get to it? What happens when the very walls
and bars and gates you have built and installed prevent you from escaping, instead of preventing your attacker from entering? That’s what happened to me.” She urges residents to get involved with Plett Watch, and to download the Bullhorn app introduced by the PBCPA. She also advises that everyone carries pepper spray, and ensure that it’s at hand when needed as, according to one of her rescuers, few victims actually do. Joan’s recovery is going well, but it’s far from over. She needs further plastic surgery to her face and dental work due to the damage from the knife ripping right through her cheek and hitting her teeth. She’s battling to walk from the damage to her leg and still has a lump on the top of her head. She said the pools and smears of blood left on floors and walls were difficult to clean, but unless you know what happened, you wouldn’t notice anything. However, blood on the walls of her bedroom couldn’t be cleaned off completely, and tell-tale stains have been painted over. “I couldn’t bear any trace at all in my room,” she said, as she pointed out her en-suite bathroom window through which her attacker tried, unsuccessfully, to escape. Joan hopes that her call to inspire involvement in neighbourhood watches will, like the fresh paint in her room, become the better, brighter legacy of that terrifying afternoon.
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Award-winning filmmaker to direct new Kwano flick EHIND the scenes at this year’s Plett Food and Film Fest, event partner and beneficiary iKasi Media hosted a Mobile and Event Catering workshop, focussing on catering for film sets. It all came about after Eden District Municipality and WESGRO identified the Garden Route/ Klein Karoo (GRKK) as a growing film destination for local and international productions. There has been a steady effort to build infrastructure for the film service industry in George and surrounding towns along the Garden Route, and the GRKK Film Office will soon be opening its doors. Part of the mandate to make the region more film-friendly is to up-skill and train media practitioners and local support services (like catering and transport, among many others) to fill positions that would otherwise be given to experienced companies from Johannesburg or Cape Town. Offering support services sur place will not only be attractive financially and logistically to productions shooting in the area, but will also uplift and boost
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ON THE MOVE: Local chefs, caterers and aspiring entrepreneurs in attendance at the iKasi Media Film Catering Workshop - pictured in no particular order with Byron de Carvalho from Shesha Film and Event Caterers and his wife, Dee, seated at left, are some of the workshoppers, the full list of which included Michael Tighe, Rhys Miller, Nicola Ash, Andy Assink, Princess Shumi, Fiki Fesi, Andrie Combrink, Ursula Smith, ‘Odwa’, Ellen Pika, Thabile and Tasita Williams, Murray Pienaar, Sasi Teyise, Nicky Namntu, Nonzukiso Magguzu, Nadeane Warring, and Maggie Ubsdell
business locally. Capturing this market is essential to the growth and sustainability of the region as a first-class film destination. iKasi Media is an MICT SETA-accredited training provider for Film and TV in Eden. Its focus is on youth development and the team also presents industry-led workshops for support services. When hosting their first workshop during the recently concluded Plett Arts Festival, award-
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winning entrepreneur and business owner Byron de Carvalho of Shesha Film Food joined local caterers and aspiring entrepreneurs to share knowledge about catering in the film industry. As a result of the workshop, a local company will now be mentored to replace or support caterers on local and international projects shooting on the Garden Route and surrounds. The backing of Plett Tourism and Bi-
tou Municipality made the workshop a reality. iKasi Media will also be supporting a local film to be shot in KwaNokuthula in Plett at the end of the year. The Kings of Kwano is an MNET and Ember Productions film that will be directed by Jahmil XT Qubeka, who raked in several nominations and accolades for Of Good Report. Jahmil was selected to be a part of the Cinefondation Atelier at this year’s Cannes Festival in France. The Kwano-based film is about a rural soccer team that believes they can make it to the national league. This will be an opportunity for many local businesses to become involved and make the Garden Route a filmfriendly destination. iKasi Media is currently raising funds for an accredited skills programme in Film and TV for 15 previously disadvantaged learners from rural Eden District, and is now seeking local CSI partners to sponsor the five-week programme in October this year. Please email info@ikasi media.com if you would like to get involved.
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‘I saw the light of day again thanks to five mountain rescue volunteers’ What you are about to read is an account of my life being saved by a group of volunteers whose efforts and dedication must not go unnoticed; members of The Mountain Club of SA, they are tasked with Garden Route Search and Rescue responsibilities and this is a brief description of what happened… N June 29, I left my friend’s house in Nature’s Valley for a modest walk over the mountain, down to the Salt River mouth and along the rocky coastline path back home. I am very familiar with this route as I have covered it numerous times before; even with sightseeing rests along the way, it should not have taken more than three hours. As that was my aim, I did not make provision for any emergencies - which I would have if I knew what was waiting for me. I packed an apple, a small bottle of Coke, a small packet of chips, a raincoat, an extra pullover, my cellphone and watch and walking stick. That was more than sufficient for what I had envisaged. But within hours that proved to be entirely insufficient and I regretted not having packed at least a moon blanket, more food and liquid, a head lamp, and extra warm clothes. My journey started around 9:30am; by 10:30 I had reached the rivermouth and sat down on a rock to rest and enjoy the scenery. An elderly man and his companion arrived from the rocky route and we started talking. He was familiar with the area and they were about to cross the river in order to pursue the Keurbooms hiking route - a return trip he said would take well beyond four hours. I was curious about the shorter track he referred to as the “Rugpad” route, which he said was about 7km back to Nature’s Valley. I followed them over the river and up the mountain. I’ve had a pacemaker for the past year, so followed at a slower pace but eventually caught up with them at a lookout point where he directed me to Rugpad. I came across a number of large trees toppled by the storm winds that aggravated fires ravaging large areas of Knysna and Plett. That slowed my pace as I had to navigate my way around these obstacles. Eventually I arrived at a crossing in the river, which I presumed was the Salt River. There was a rope fixed to poles on either side of the river, supposedly to assist hikers crossing at full flow. This was not the case for me, as no significant rains fell for quite some time. Around 1pm I reached the other side of the
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river and realised that it would take a lot of effort to follow the designated path, as a huge fallen tree barred my way - not only on the footpath, but spanning the entire river from left to right. Assessing the options of returning to the mouth along the river’s course or taking the route where I came from, I decided on the former it should not take long as the river looked shallow at that juncture. Mistake number two… As I struggled hour after hour to navigate along the banks, I realised the river was following the contours of the valley. I could hear the sea, but was wrong to think it was just on the other side of the mountain. Thick undergrowth on both sides made it impossible to reach the mouth through the bush. Every so often I had to climb since the river was too deep to cross, then with great effort find my way back and continue waging through the water, all the time performing a balancing trick on the slimy and slippery rocks. I lost my balance and fell face down into the river. As yet unperturbed, I quickly replaced my wet t-shirt with a dry pullover from my rucksack, but had to be content with wet shorts. I knew, too, that my cellphone had drowned. As night fell in the valley, I realised I had to hurry up but was convinced I would find my way back, even in darkness. Around 5pm, I tumbled into the river, having lost my balance again. Now soaking wet, I knew I was in serious trouble - the temperature plummeted as the sun disappeared behind the mountain. It was comforting at least to see the moon’s friendly face shining down on me. With darkness and wetness to contend with, I struggled out of the river onto a steep embankment and noticed that the water no longer flowed in the direction of where I thought the sea was. Confused, I now doubted the direction I followed. Later on, after my rescue, I realised that this ‘inland’ flow was caused by the sea’s high tide! Surrounded by dense bush, I thought it best now to preserve energy and not panic; I contemplated crawling up the steep mountain side. Shivering from cold and exhaustion, it took
forever to exchange wet clothes for my thin plastic raincoat. Having tucked my wet clothes into the rucksack, I lay down on the slope with my feet against a big tree to prevent me from sliding down into the river. My thoughts now centred on survival issues like hypothermia, dehydration, and hunger. No quick-fix solutions sprang to mind. Chances that I would see daylight alive the next day were just about zero. I prayed: “Lord God, you know me. You have been my shepherd for over seven decades. I am here because of my own doing. I entrust my life to You, let Your will be done; forgive me all my iniquities in the name of my Saviour, Your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.” That prayer, in retrospect, contributed to my survival and I’m ever grateful to Him, our provider and comforter. I delved for my cellphone in the rucksack and tried to switch it on in vain; either way, there was certainly no signal so deep in the valley. I focused on reassuring myself that where there’s life, there is hope. I could not succumb to negativity. I had to stay calm. My teeth and entire body were rattling and I realised that the coldness was my biggest enemy. Lying in a foetal position with my arms wrapped around me, I tried to prepare myself mentally for the long cold night ahead. After what felt like hours I heard voices, and thought: ‘Why would fishermen brave the winter freeze in pursuit of fish?’ Then the voices faded away, leaving me to fight my own battle. Then I distinctly heard a voice calling, and vaguely saw the flickering of a light through the dense bush. I did not realise my friends remembered that I told them the previous day of my intention to walk the mountain route. They knew in which direction I went. When I had not returned by early afternoon, they gathered something was wrong and enquired about existing rescuing parties. Someone referred them to the Garden Route Search and Rescue Unit, which they subsequently contacted. A search party was immediately available. I answered the calling voice of a man called
Andrew, who waded through the river and rushed to my aid. He reassured me that we would be out of there soon - the rest of the search party was waiting. He was equipped with a head lamp and with audio help of his team members, we found our way to where they were waiting. Needless to say, I was extremely relieved and grateful that unexpected help arrived so quickly. When reaching the Salt River mouth it was high tide, so we had to make our way across in chestdeep water (that morning it was ankle deep). I was given dry clothes, energy bars and water to replenish my hunger and thirst. Our return was slowed as my knees and feet were unable to move as quickly as I wanted to - they were like jelly, hammered and sore from trudging through cold water for hours. Another search group member, Drew, acted as my crutch all the way up and down the mountain. I would not have made it without him. Around 10pm we arrived at my friend’s house - they were elated to see me alive, albeit sporting numerous scratches on my legs and my knees, which felt out of joint and refused to respond to instructions from my brain! I received warm soup and words of encouragement that lifted my spirit tremendously, followed by a hot shower and dressings to my wounds. This is true friendship in times of crisis - irreplaceable! An almost fatal hike had a happy ending thanks to the concern of my long-standing friends, Raimund and Trynie Roberts, and the most professional and dedicated rescue team who rushed to my aid. Lessons learnt from my close brush with death is to never hike alone on longish walks and, more importantly, always carry an emergency kit in your rucksack. It can save your life. • The author wished to remain anonymous - turn to page 4 of the July 12 edition at www. cxpress.co.za to read Drew Scott’s rescue report. Members involved in this rescue were Rogan Hindmarch, Drew Scott (082 339 1240), Andrew Damp, Clifford Toop (082 565 8496), and Danor Simone.
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26 July 2017
Repo rate cut welcomed, but do get your house in order... HE decision to reduce the repo rate by 25 basis points announced by the Monetary Policy Committee of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is excellent news, according to Seeff Property Group chairman Samuel Seeff. “That brings the repo rate down to 6.75% (home loan base rate of 10.25%) and will be a welcome saving for homeowners while certainly boosting the property market,” he says. On the back of such good news, Seeff also once again renewed his call on the country to get its house in order. The lack of action and economic and political will is disappointing in view of the continued business confidence and economic decline. Seeff further notes that although there is still plenty of activity to keep the property market ticking over and it is still in a better position than post-2007/8, the market is shifting on the back of the poor political and economic outlook. Overall, he says, the market is slower with fewer sales, properties are spending longer on the market, stock levels are rising, and
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price growth is slower even stalling in most areas outside of the Cape. On the upside, the banks are still keen to lend and Friday’s rate decision is good news in that regard. Banks are, however, taking a more conservative approach to approvals and deposit requirements are on the rise. That said, the Seeff group is seeing a higher approval rate compared to last year more good news for buyers. The flat price growth also means good buying conditions, especially in Gaut-
HOPE SPRINGS: Samuel Seeff expects that the rates cut will provide a muchneeded boost for the market and South Africa’s economy
eng and other metros. “We hope to see some improvement in the demand on the back of the rate cut, but sellers still need to be aware of the shifting market conditions. Sellers are now especially pressed to get their house in order, so to speak. “Ensure your property is in the best condition possible, price it at the right level, and grant a sole mandate to an area specialist if you are serious about selling,” he says. “Most buyers now do their search online and will simply overlook your property if it is overpriced or listed by multiple agencies. “Be mindful of not just turning down offers unless you are quite certain that you can wait. Buyers are also now looking for more negotiability.” On the whole, Seeff says that the market is holding up and well-priced properties are still attracting attention. Hopefully, the rates cut will provide a much-needed boost for the market and the economy. Visit www.seeff.com for additional information and see the adverts on pages 1 and 3 for current listings.
Rates cut is cue for first-time buyers AWITZ Properties CEO Herschel Jawitz says the rates cut announcement has been welcomed as a decisive move. “Not only will the cut have an impact on affordability for home buyers and offer home owners some respite in terms of their disposable income,
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but more importantly consumers may start to feel more confident about the direction of the economy. “If consumers feel more confident, they will make longer term spending decisions of which buying a home is one of the biggest. The impact of the 0.25% cut in rates for eve-
ry million rand on a 20year mortgage at the new prime rate of 10.25%, will be a monthly decrease in repayments of R160. “If you add to this the further reductions this year in transfer duty thresholds, first time buyers have a further opportunity to get into the market.”
These tell-tale signs point to credit card abuse F you constantly find yourself impulsively spending on your credit card, yet dread checking how much you owe on your statement at the end of the month, there is a high likelihood you are misusing your credit card. Jonathan de Beer, head of collections at FNB Credit Card, says a credit card can be quite convenient and rewarding if you need safe and instant access to cash. However, you can easily find yourself in an unnecessary financial predicament if you are not careful with your spending. He points out five tell-tale signs you could be misusing your credit card: • Feeling guilty after spending - guilt could indicate that you are either buying what you do not really need, buying without checking your budget or you know you shouldn’t be making the purchase, but
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you are still going ahead because you can. • You can’t pay extra on your credit card debt - if you can’t even afford to make an additional payment on the required minimum monthly amount, you could be heading for trouble and need to carefully monitor your spending. • Getting a shock when checking your statement a good debt management strategy involves knowing your current financial position and putting measures in place to manage it. This involves keeping up to date with your spending on a regular basis. • Shuffling debt between different credit cards - having multiple credit cards and using them to settle your debt could leave you in serious financial difficulties. This should be avoided at all cost. • Not saving because of debt - being overstretched
financially to such an extent that you are living off your credit card and cannot afford to save leads to money problems, especially when dealing with unforeseen emergencies. “If you notice any of these signs or find yourself excessively spending beyond your means, it is not the end of the road, as there are important measures you can immediately take to gradually turn your situation around,” advises De Beer. The first step is to list all your debt, spend carefully and only when it is absolutely necessary, formulate a realistic budget and stick to it. Lastly, try and pay a little extra towards your credit card debt every month. “In extreme debt situations consumers are advised to seek expert advice as soon as possible in order to minimise the impact,” concludes De Beer.
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Converting a bear... priest, a minister, and a rabbi want to see who’s best at his job. So they each go into the woods, find a bear, and attempt to convert it. Later they get together. The priest begins: “When I found the bear, I read to him from the Catechism and sprinkled him with holy water. Next week is his first communion.”
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“I found a bear by the stream,” says the minister, “and preached God’s holy word. The bear was so mesmerised that he let me baptise him.” They both look down at the rabbi, who is lying on a gurney in a body cast. “Looking back,” the rabbi says, “maybe I should not have started with the circumcision.”
A shocking revelation HE frequency of sexual activity of senior males depends on where they were born. Statistics just released reveal that Africans, Americans and Australians, and men from New Zealand and Northern Europe between 60 and 80 years of age will, on average, have sex two to
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three times a week (and a small number a lot more), whereas Japanese men, in exactly the same age group, will have sex only once or twice a year - if they’re lucky. This has come as very upsetting news to a lot of us at the golf club, as none of us had any idea we were Japanese.
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A chance to be smart large group of blondes gathers in the middle of New York City to prove once and for all that they are smart. They challenge anybody to ask any of them a question. A man approaches them and accepts their challenge. He randomly picks a blonde and asks her: “What is the first letter of the alphabet?” The woman replies: “V!” The man tells her she is wrong and the group begins to chant: “One
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more chance! One more chance!” The man replies: “Okay, okay. What is the capital of New York?” The blonde yells: “It’s Toronto!” The group chants again: “One more chance! One more chance!” The man indulges them: “Okay fine, final chance. What is two plus two?” The woman yells: “Four!” The group chants: “One more chance! One more chance!”
The mourning friend EVIN enters a bar and sees his friend, Peter, at a table drinking by himself. Approaching his friend, Kevin comments: “You look terrible. What’s the problem?” “My mother died in August,” Peter said, “and left me R500,000.” “Gee, that’s tough,” Kevin replied. “Then in September,” Peter continued, “my
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father died, leaving me R900,000.” “Wow. Two parents gone in two months. No wonder you’re depressed,” Kevin said. “And last month my aunt died, and left me R200,000,” Peter added. “Three close family members lost in three months? How sad.” “And this month,” continued Kevin sadly, “nothing.”
I’m seeing a lot of new faces in the crowd this week, and I have to say, I’m disappointed.
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BOWLERS HONOUR MADIBA WITH PAWS FUNDRAISER: Adrie Teunissen shared this pic and said that Plettenberg Bay Bowling Club wanted to make a difference to the lives of those hard-working pet-friendly people at PAWS. So last Wednesday, club members played “67 Bowls� during a fun Madiba Month fundraiser. “We collected from players and other individuals an amount of R2,500, which we donated to Plett Animal Welfare Services.� Pictured above, Plett Bowls Club president Gerrit Teunissen, joined by some of the big-hearted bowlers, hands the cheque to PAWS representatives Brian and Lynn Madeley.
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WELCOME TO THE MARKET, BROS: On Monday, these colourful Rastafarian brothers were spotted at Plett’s Market on Main, where Bra Ruben, at left above, thought it would be a good idea to treat his fellow believers in the laws of Emperor Haile Selassie to the fare of Chef Laurent and Senor Angelo pictured at right with Brent Roberts, aka Ras Yellow, whom dancehall aficionados may well know from his Triple Crown Sound DJ label. The tourists, hosted by local guide Ruben, took a break from the weeklong celebrations currently under way at Judas Square in Knysna. Call 076 649 1034 to find out what’s scheduled for the rest of this year’s 125th Rastafari Earth Festival.
Photos: Esther de Villiers
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YOUNG CHEFS WIN BIG: The Rheenendal Centre of the Knysna Municipal Youth Desk in Ward 5 hosted a cooking competition on July 14, aimed to inspire young people who have a passion for food to enhance their cooking skills and to use this knowledge to create employment opportunities. Five Rheenendal ladies entered and were challenged to prepare a three-course meal within 90 minutes. These meals were then presented to judges, all of whom work in the local hospitality industry. Rheenendal Taxi Association kindly donated R600 towards a cash prize, and The Red Barn Country Restaurant offered an internship as prize. Flanking Knysna mayor Eleanore Bouw-Spies above are participants, from left, Eugeni, Fiona, Chamornay, Moizelle, and Charl-Madine. Each of them got a goodie bag and will receive formal cooking lessons sponsored by Kilzer’s Kitchen.
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BRYAN BENEFIT: On July 31, Knysna Plett Conwcert Series presents a benefit concert for Knysna featuring pianist Bryan Wallick. Says chairlady Penny Rathbone: “With all the sadness of the Knysna fires, we have had a very long break between our concerts but at last we will have an evening of music. Bryan has offered to come to Knysna for an unscheduled concert and we can’t wait! He is one of our favourite pianists and I know he will provide us with an unforgettable evening of music magic, with pieces by Bach, Liszt and Brahms. Come along with friends and be part of this special evening.� An invitation you can’t afford to dis or miss, non? See you at the DRC hall in Fichat Street from 6:45pm on Monday - the show starts at 7:30pm and tickets cost R120 (scholars pay R30).
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Words of guidance worth revisiting… The prose poem ‘Desiderata’ was written by Max Ehrmann in 1927, but only decades later did it become somewhat of a mantra for many a student and seeker when, during the 60s and 70s, the text was widely distributed in poster form; last month’s fire crisis reminded Plett architect PAUL SCHEEPERS of its timeless significance Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter, for always there will be
greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection.
Pool-poo remedy creates right foam feast
Derrick de Necker of Plett proudly shared this image of his granddaughter’s innovative handiwork, and wrote: “We have a rim-flow pool and the doves mess on the overflow, so Abigail decided dishwashing liquid would clean it nicely.” (Right you are, Abi! Do be a darling and invite us for a foam party when next you’re on a dovepoo clean-up quest, ok? - Eds.)
Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child
of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be. And whatever your labours and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.
Setting the wild-mulberry record straight Just as a matter of interest, and contrary to what the speaker said at the Van Plettenberg Historical Society meeting on July 9, the wild-mulberry tree (Trimeria grandifolia, subspecies grandifolia, family of the Kei-apple) exists in our forests indeed! It does not mean to say, however, that this indigenous species is a suitable food source for the silk worm - which it apparently proved not to be. This fact might be of interest to other Society members. Erwin Leibnitz, Plett (Said VPHS stalwart Mike Kantey, who passed on Er-
win’s observation: “Well, that’s a relief! I thought my copy in CXPRESS of July 5 might be wrong...” Turn to page 10 of that edition at www.cxpress.co.za and read ‘An ill-fated misadventure: The Silkworm Settlers of Gouna Forest’. Erwin is the author of Living on the Wild Side: A Game Ranger’s Life in Southern Africa, published by the Watermark Press and available from Faye’s Book Nook in Plett’s Lookout Centre; Denise Crain’s Knysna Book Exchange; and Marie de Povello’s Deo Gratia bookshop in Sedgefield. - Eds.)
Time to plant pioneers
Is it a boat, is it a plane?! Long-term rental specialist Derek Frielinghaus of Plettenberg Bay shared these pictures in pursuit of information about the curious flying machine regularly seen over the bay, saying: “I am sure readers would be interested in details of this quaint ‘flying boat’ - does it actually land on water? Does it use the outboard motor seen in the photos to help it take off from water, and if indeed it lands on land, where are its wheels? A close-up photo would be great!” (If you’re reading here and can shed some light on this unique craft, feel free to email Derek at haus@mweb.co.za and don’t be shy to CC editor@cxpress. co.za ‘coz we’d also like to know! - Eds.)
The Bitou bush and Keurboom trees are our signature plants and are sadly very badly under-utilised. After the fires we need tough, quick growing specimens to help rehabilitate the scorched areas. The Bitou gives us bright yellow heartwarming flowers almost instantly, and the Keurboom with its feather foliage and pink scented
flowers will be a ‘tree’ within a year. I can help you source these plants - give me a call on 072 195 7722. This could also be an opportunity to grow more indigenous plants that provide food for the birds and insects (especially bees) that have been affected. What a chance to help Nature’s recovery! Jean Sparg, Plett
Rotarians fix classroom to honour Madiba’s legacy
Ethne Papenfus reports that, on July 18’s Mandela Day, members of the Rotary Club of Plett commemorated the special occasion by effecting repairs to the remedial classroom at Harkerville Primary School. Above, Rotarians - cum handymen - Wes Papenfus and Keith Slade show their Madiba mettle.
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New venue for Spur Schools MTB riders HE venue for the Knysna leg of the Spur Schools Mountain Bike League #2 has moved after fires ripped through the region last month. According to SCape regional event organiser Juan Botes, the race was scheduled to kickoff at The Farm, off Old Cape Road in Knysna on July 29, but will now take place at the Klipheuwel MTB Trail Park in Klein Brak River. The new track comprises fynbos and wetlands and more than 80% of the trail is visible to spectators. Visit www.spurmtbleague. co.za for info on the next Spur Schools MTB League events or to enter.
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Martial arts boys ensure Plettenberg Bay remains foremost on world stage
NEAR PERFECT SCORE: At left, Galliano Boni receives three 9.99 scores to claim yet another win - at right, he receives a hug from SA Team head coach sensei Karl van der Merwe, with brother Aligi Boni and Andries Trahms, right, showing off their incredible trophy takings
HIS year’s ISKA World Martial Arts Championships in Orlando marked the end of a golden year for Galliano and Aligi Boni, who participated in the States along with fellow Plettenberg Bay Martial Arts Academy student, Aiden Trahms. Says dad Roberto Boni: “It has been an unbelievable year in which the students attained heights many senseis can only dream of. Apart from raking in many national titles, they were selected to represent SA in three different world championships under three different federations.� The boys have indeed confirmed Plett’s place on the world stage after a tough year of intensive training. Boni shared this account of how the championships’ final throes panned out for his sons. “The day started out with a lot of tension especially for Aligi, who was seeking his first world title. He has lived under the shadow of his younger brother’s achievements and this was his last chance. “Last year he lost on a count out after coming joint first. If devastated, Aligi got up and went on, training hard without complaining. “The waiting was agonising and made worse by the fact that in the interim, Galliano won his second world title for traditional kata with arguably his finest performance on a tatami. His BMT came to the fore after having had to watch 10 other competitors
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perform awesome katas before him. “Aligi’s moment finally came and all I said to him was: ‘I believe in you and you have the ability to do this.’ He stepped on the tatami and like his younger brother, went into another zone and delivered arguably his finest-ever performance.� Aligi thus finally claimed the 2017 title due to the fact that he had two 9.99 scores compared to his opponent’s one. Galliano then went on to win two more world titles for Points Fighting and Clash Sparring. He now holds the record of participating in eight divisions and winning a trophy in each; four world titles; three second places; one third and a second place on centre stage at the Night of Champions competing for the Grand Champion Trophy. Aligi participated in four divisions with one world title, one second and two fifth places. Aiden’s results include four thirds and a fourth - by all accounts a particularly awesome accomplishment in a very tough brown-belt division. On behalf of Plettenberg Bay Martial Arts Academy and their boys, Roberto Boni and Andries Trahms thank everyone who contributed to their amazing Orlando experience, with a big shout out to their “unrelenting sensei�, Elrie Bosman. Turn to page 16 of the June 28 edition at www.cxpress.co.za for the initial report on the ISKA World Martial Arts Championships.
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