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hether snakes give you the chills or the thrills, one thing is for sure – this year we are encountering many more of them, due to not only the February heat but also the devastating fires that destroyed much of their habitat in and around our towns. February to March is traditionally 'snake season', but this year more of our slithering neighbours are making their way into our gardens and houses in search of much-needed food and water. According to Hugo Uys of Hermanus Snake Removals, the team has already caught and released 67 snakes this season. They have most commonly been found in Vermont (puff adders), Chanteclair (puff adders and boomslang), Fisherhaven (puff adders and Cape cobras), Voëlklip (boomslang) and Fernkloof (puff adders, Cape cobras, rinkhals and boomslang).

Corné Uys from Hermanus Snake Removals releasing a puff adder that they recently captured. This is the 67th snake the team has caught and released this season. PHOTO: Kyle Bonorchis

Here is what you need to know: • Snakes will only attack if they are scared or threatened; • They will normally be found close to food and water sources; • They tend to hide in tall grass, wood piles, under rubble, deep cracks in driveways or in dense brush. These places will mostly be dark, so watch out for them in those boxes you keep in the garage or garden shed; • On hot days they may seek shelter in houses to cool down and to wait until it gets cooler before they move on;

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• If you come across a snake, remain at a distance of at least five metres, and immediately phone a snake catcher to remove it while keeping an eye on the snake. Most common snakes: • Puff adder – Very dangerous. Bites cause a burning pain followed by swelling which progresses up the affected limb and may affect lymph glands; • Cape cobra – Very dangerous. Bites cause progressive weakness, dizziness, difficulty swallowing and breathing, drooping eyelids and nausea; • Boomslang – Very dangerous. Bites compromise blood clotting, causing bleeding from the nose and small cuts, followed by internal bleeding after several hours; • Rinkhals – Very dangerous. Bites are extremely rare but cause pain, swelling and potential tissue damage; • Mole snake – Not venomous but can give you a nasty bite; • Olive snake – Harmless and often mistaken for a black mamba or brown water snake; • Common slug-eaters – Harmless. Tips for snake bites: Do not: Cut or suck out the venom, apply a tourniquet, apply ice or warm water to the bite (use only cool water) or give the victim alcohol. Do: Get the victim to hospital (or vet if it is an animal) immediately, keep the victim calm and as still as possible, remove rings and tight clothing if bitten on a hand, foot, arm or leg, and try to identify the snake from a safe distance to help the doctor render appropriate treatment.

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Less satisfaction with services Writer De Waal Steyn

t seems as if residents are less satisfied with service delivery by the municipality compared to previous years, according to survey results that were just released by the Hermanus Ratepayers Association (HRA). The survey that was conducted by Douglas Parker Associates states that there are a number of services that members were less than satisfied with and several services even scored negatively in the survey. These include the quality of public participation processes, of municipal law enforcement, and management of social tensions.

“Management of social tensions specifically was viewed in an extremely negative light by members, achieving a score of -32.52%. Furthermore, satisfaction with service delivery has decreased between 2016 and 2018 and only one function scored higher than it did in 2016, namely quality of water,” states the report. However, as in 2016, the attractiveness of Fernkloof scored highest among respondents (at 79.10% vs 80.50% in 2016). Whereas refuse management scored second highest in 2016, cleanliness of the general area and quality of water scored second and third highest in terms of service delivery in 2018 (66.13% and 60.71%, respectively). Unfortunately, a large number of service functions scored below 40%. These include: Attractiveness of other parks and gardens (37.80%), traffic management (34.15%), quality of HPP services (22.69%), safety and security (20.80%), parking management (19.11%), management of the Klein River Lagoon (17.86%), standards and aesthetics of the town centre (16.26%) and quality of policing (11.69%). Services that received negative scores include: quality of public participation processes (-1.67%), quality of municipal law enforcement (-3.28%), management of social tensions (-32.52%), general maintenance of infrastructure (-16.4%), quality of policing (-17.2%), general administration efficiency (-19.6%) and refuse management (-20.4%). According to HRA chair Brian Wridgway, a total of 126 HRA members completed the annual survey, compared to 77 members in 2016. “This represents approximately 32% of the total HRA membership and we view the results of the survey as a credible representation of the

opinions of the residents we serve,” he said. Several decreased ratings are connected to safety. These findings could tie in with the negative rating associated with the management of social tensions. Respondents feel less safe than they did in 2016 and this could, in part, be due to the social tensions/unrest (and the management thereof ) that have occurred during this past period. Other issues raised by the survey include: Baboons: Respondents believe the municipality should take responsibility with regards to the management of baboons in the area. Dogs: Dogs being kept on leashes in public places also rated high with respondents. In 2016, the necessity for dogs to have a specific area where they could run free was most important, while dogs being kept on leashes in public places scored second highest, as in 2018. Bypass: Furthermore, the necessity for a bypass road in Hermanus scored negatively, thus indicating that respondents are not supportive of a potential bypass road at this time. Similar to 2016, the largest number of respondents continue to believe that a bypass road (should it come to fruition) would work best if the existing Main Road (along with improved relief road) is utilised. Car Guards: Overall, it would appear that more respondents were happy with the current car guard scheme, and that viewpoints were relatively comparable to those expressed in 2016. A small majority of respondents (47.9%) were happy with the present car guard scheme where ‘approved’ car guards are permitted to tout for tips in the evenings, on Saturday afternoons and Sundays, after the parking attendants have ended their shift. Only 11.6% preferred the extension of paid parking into these times, with a second shift of official parking attendants deployed. Sandbaai shopping mall: The majority of respondents were of the opinion that an additional shopping centre is completely unnecessary at this time, with the two main reasons being the sufficiency of existing retail (e.g. the existing mall) and the potentially negative impact that another shopping centre could have on the town / CBD. Reasons for this opinion of any new centre included: The need to rather add retail to the Hawston area and to rather focus on other uses for the land, such as offices and industrial development.

Hermanus Varsity: only 27.0% of respondents felt that a varsity would be a great idea, while more than 40% viewed it as a good idea (but they needed to know more). Reasons included the potential upliftment of the CBD and/ or creation of economic and employment opportunities, as well as the continued need for education (including technical training). A number of respondents offered more negative reasoning (did not think a college would be a good idea), including that it could introduce a criminal element, lead to further housing issues, and negatively impact the CBD culture. Their opinion was that the town should rather focus on developing a technical/training skills college or improving employment opportunities, and they expressed a fear of student

protests. (Read more on P8.) The survey states in summary that: “HRA members are not as satisfied with service delivery and the like as they were two years ago, with a large number of functions rated less highly (or even negatively). Furthermore, respondents are currently worried about social tensions and safety and security (amongst a great number of other issues). It is thus of great importance that these fears are curtailed through improved, fair and appropriate management and communication from the municipality, SAPS and other important role players so that all residents of Hermanus can live and work together and the town continue to be an example of prosperity to the rest of South Africa.”

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New research centre at Fernkloof opened T he Fernkloof Nature Reserve has further cemented its reputation as one of the foremost conservation and environmental areas in the country with the establishment of the Hermanus Botanical Research Centre.

According to Di Marais, chair of the Hermanus Botanical Society (HBS), the research centre will enable BotSoc to further the work they are currently doing on the identification of fauna and flora in the reserve. In his speech at the opening of the centre, Mayor Dudley Coetzee said the establishment of the centre was a momentous event. “It is indeed an honour to open the centre, particularly when one thinks of the huge impact and value that this facility will bring to the environment and the Overstrand community. It is largely due to the committed efforts of Di and an enthusiastic band of HBS members that we are here to mark this occasion,” he said. Following a grant being obtained

from the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) in 2016, the HBS was able to digitise some 4 000 plant specimens in its world-acclaimed herbarium and this information was in turn loaded onto the Botanical Research and Herbarium Management System (BRAHMS) database.

A year later, the HBS joined the Millennium Seedbank partnership in Kew in the United Kingdom and this facility will enable the HBS to house the seedbank work and any further research projects the HBS wishes to embark on. According to Coetzee, the HBS has been managing the 1 800 ha Fernkloof Nature Reserve (FNR) in partnership with the Overstrand Municipality since 1960. “The botanical garden with its towering trees, indigenous flora and rolling laws is open to the community and its playpark and picnicking area has become a popular spot, while children’s parties and yoga sessions are regularly hosted on the green lawns. What is even more

appealing is that entry to the gardens and the reserve is free to anyone wanting to experience all its glorious offerings,” said Coetzee. Horticultural enthusiasts can purchase indigenous plants from the Fernkloof Indigenous Nursery. The nursery is also the main source of supply of plants to the facility itself. Other amenities include well-maintained hiking trails with wheelchair-friendly walking paths, a hall, botanical centre, herbarium, nursery office, visitors’ centre and the new research centre. According to the botanical society, the research facility will assist with the following: • Millennium seed bank collection (with SANBI), preparation and storage. New HBS members wishing to take part in this will also receive training at the centre. • Equipment such as computers, microscopes as well as a library of books will be housed in the centre. • Adding to the herbarium specimen collection.

Dr Vic Hamilton-Attwell, Mayor Dudley Coetzee and Dr Di Marais looking at an image from one of the digital microscopes in the new research centre at Fernkloof Nature Reserve. PHOTO: De Waal Steyn • Plant identification using the herbarium specimen BRAHMS data together with photographs of all the specimens in the herbarium. • Preparation of plant identification aids and the hosting of talks and tutorials on how to easily identify plants. • The centre will also enable HBS to study parts of plants under microscopes and assist in finding different ways of identification. • Collating all FNR post-fire data and putting it into a format with graphs and diagrams for easy understanding.

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HBS has post-fire plant data ranging from 1980 to the present day. • Collating all the plant data collected on the weekly Wednesday botanical outings and comparing plant movement over the years. • Stimulating plant research within the FNR as well as research involving all creatures in the FNR. Spider identification and research on the Drewes’ Frog are already at an advanced stage. • General, informal meetings and discussions on all matters relating to plants and creatures.

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L2L ladies walk for those who can’t On Saturday 9 February the Lighthouse 2 Lighthouse ladies held their official practice walk from De Kelders to Grotto Beach. This 18 km walk was a fundraiser for the OAPD and OWA (Overstrand Association for Persons with Disabilities and Overberg Wheelchair Association) who were chosen as the 2019 L2L runner-up charity this year. The walkers met at Grotto Beach at 06:00 where The OWA’s Love.ability products were for sale, along with coffee, smoothies and other goodies. The patron for L2L, Ald Nicolette Johnson, wished the 62 walkers good luck before they were shuttled to De Kelders for the start of the walk. Deputy Mayor Elnora Gillian met the walkers at De Kelders and joined them on the walk. The weather was perfect and although it was a tough hike along the the coastline, the intrepid ladies arrived back at Grotto with big smiles, where members of the OWA and OAPD were waiting to welcome them back with ice-cold watermelon. The official Lighthouse 2 Lighthouse Ladies Walk will from 7 - 10 March will see 120 pre-registered ladies walk 100 km to raise money for Camphill School. PHOTOS: Taylum Meyer

From left are Robert Johnson, Ronelle van Zyl (L2L committee), Lindi Prinsloo (Refine), Elize Engelbrecht, Margo Claassen (front, Administrative Manager at Love.ability and the OWA), Catherine Nkonyana, Elaine Bayer (The Beanery), Nicolette Johnson (front, the patron for L2L), Nicholas McLean (Health Gut Yogi and involved with Love.ability), Alda du Plooy (Love.ability fundraiser), Les Clark, Marlinda Wright (L2L committee), Simone Heunis (L2L committee) and Estelle van Niekerk (Spar Hermanus).

Patron Nicolette Johnson wished all the walkers good luck on the bus before they were shuttled to De Kelders for the start of the walk.

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Getting sharp on shark science Writer & Photographer Sarah Taylor

here was great excitement near The Marine Hotel in Hermanus early last Wednesday when a 1.62m shark was spotted swimming in the nearby tidal pool at low tide. Christine Döring, a 'swallow' who lives between Hermanus and Berlin, was one of the first passers-by to send out the alert around 08:00 after seeing the shark in the crystal-clear waters from above, on the cliff path. Staff from the South African Shark Conservancy (SASC) at the Old Harbour responded immediately and rushed to the site. They kept watch over the graceful swimmer, a male spotted gully shark, until the rest of the SASC team had been assembled to help catch, tag and release the svelte creature. For almost two hours, six people, including two spontaneous volunteers, waded through the waist-high-deep pool, guided by a very helpful volunteer ‘shark spotter’ on the cliff path, as visibility decreased when the wind came up and the tide came in. Eventually, after numerous attempted grabs and ‘rugby tackles’, a net was used to trap the shark. It was brought to the shallows, where SASC founder Meaghen McCord, a conservation biologist, speedily “did the science” by measuring it, taking fin and parasite samples, and expertly inserting an internal acoustic tag. The tag will enable the shark’s movements to be tracked for the next 10 years. “This was the first time we, as SASC, have managed to research and release a shark in The Marine pool. It’s unusual to find a shark of this size in the tidal pool. We’re not sure if someone put the shark in there as a practical joke or if it was washed in on a wave at high tide the previous evening,” says Meaghen. While spotted gully sharks are common in the area and endemic to southern Africa, between East London and southern Angola, the species is currently listed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as ‘near-threatened’,

meaning that they may be considered threatened with extinction in the near future. “At this stage, we don’t know quite how big their migrations are,” says Meaghen. The acoustic sensor cannot be tracked in real time but if the shark comes into range of any one of 200 acoustic receivers along the coastline, it’s movements will be recorded. The sensors are part of the Acoustic Tracking Array Platform (ATAP), a national project involving about 20 partners, including SASC, the Dyer Island Conservation Trust, Shark Spotters, the KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board and Ocean Research. The ATAP, which covers thousands of kilometres along the southern African coast, is intended to show scientists how fish and shark species behave along the coastline to better manage and protect them in the future.

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“Some of the spotted gully sharks we tagged last year were shown to travel from ‘Gully Alley’ near the New Harbour in Hermanus to Cape Point in just two days – that’s 76km a day!” enthuses Meaghen, adding that spotted gullies are the focal species of the national tagging progamme. “Most of our research at SASC is also focussed on these sharks and, through our research, we are trying to understand their importance to the ecosystem. There is not much research available about them. The more we know, the better we can manage and conserve the population.” An adult spotted gully shark grows to about 1.8m and they can live for up to 30 years. Meaghen and her team estimate that this shark was just five years old, adding that they are not normally a threat to humans as they prefer to feast on molluscs and snails and are quite docile animals. “If it had been a bronze whaler, cow shark or a great white we wouldn’t have been trying to catch it with our bare hands, and we would have been much more cautious,” laughs Meaghen. Meaghen McCord of the SASC was alerted to the presence of a male spotted gully shark in The Marine tidal pool last week. With the help of SASC staff and volunteers the shark was captured, examined and tagged, before being released back into the ocean.

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Healthy and robust debate are crucial for democracy. The Village NEWS firmly believes in freedom of the press as well as the right of individuals to freely express themselves, as long as they don’t infringe upon the rights of others. The opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed by the various authors therefore do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs and viewpoints of The Village NEWS. Enjoy our paper. - The Editorial Team

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Please halt infrastructure developments for two years, asks Business Forum The Whale Coast Business and Community Forum (WCBCF) in Hermanus was established towards the end of 2018 when the local Business and Community Forums combined. The WCBCF has around 800 supporters, representative of all business interests in the Whale Coast region. The WCBCF is structured according to specific interests – one of which is the CBD Group which focuses mostly on the old town of Hermanus. This letter of appeal from the CBD Group to the Western Cape Government and the Overstrand Municipality asks for a two-year postponement of the planned extensive infrastructure development projects in and around Hermanus in 2019 and beyond. These projects include the roadworks on the R43 between Sandbaai and Kidbrooke and the R43 between Hermanus and Stanford, as well as the significant upgrading of

the storm water system in Main Road and High Streets in the Hermanus CBD. As business owners, landlords and members of the community, we are grateful to have a municipality committed to maintaining and improving the town’s infrastructure and we certainly appreciate what the Overstrand Municipality has achieved for our town over the years. The latest annual report of the municipality (2017/18) is testimony to the top ranking our municipality deserves. However, as business owners we also face a very challenging time to recover and to survive the severe financial, business confidence and reputational setbacks from the adverse trading conditions since 2018 because of a variety of detrimental factors including, inter alia: the water shortage in Cape Town and its impact on

Hermanus and the rest of the Western Cape – resulting in considerably fewer visitors, both South African and international – the increase in VAT, the recessionary economy, significant increases in the price of fuel, civil unrest and road closures and the recent fires. We need time to recover from these setbacks and we are concerned that if the planned infrastructure development starts in 2019, we may not have the opportunity for such recovery. The projects will undoubtedly have a significant impact on access to and from our town as well as traffic in and through the CBD. Combined with the upcoming national election in May, which is likely to cause further civil unrest, the planned developments will seriously affect residents, tourism and businesses at a time desperately

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needed for our recovery. As an indication of the potential severity of the planned developments on the future of the CBD, 39 of 58 businesses in Main Road and High Street indicated in a survey that if work proceeds as currently scheduled, they face a strong possibility of closure. This would be catastrophic for the town and would further accelerate the decline of the CBD as a tourist and commercial destination, from which it may never recover.

onslaughts of 2018 and to restore our reputation as an international destination and get back on the list for investors, tour operators, home buyers and visitors.

We acknowledge that these infrastructure developments are important and need to be done. What we question is the timing (and the feasibility of embarking on multi-infrastructure projects simultaneously) and hence our request that the projects be postponed for two years for the following reasons: to allow the town, particularly the CBD, the opportunity to recover from the

The Overstrand Municipality is on record declaring that the Hermanus CBD has all of the ingredients to remain a vibrant commercial and tourism destination. Let’s work together to achieve that.

Having had discussions with engineers and planners, we believe that, as far as the stormwater project is concerned, there are other practical measures which can be implemented in the interim to reduce the effects of flooding.

Philip-Ben Kotze CBD Sub-Committee Chairperson (also concerned business owner and landlord in the CBD)

Ward 3 residents invited to Let’s Talk gathering

We refer to the article in The Village NEWS (6 Feb 2019) regarding the distressing killing of the duiker fawn by dogs running loose in the Fernkloof Nature Reserve (FNR). We are sure that many people will be feeling equally angered and appalled by the behaviour of the owners of these particular dogs, but we are all aware that they are not the only ones to totally disregard the regulations and cause such harm within FNR and elsewhere. Further to your article and comment in the Opinion Matters column, we attach two photos taken recently of sabotaged ‘No Dogs’ signs in the reserve. One has been ripped from its pole, and the other has had the ‘No’ scraped off.

Ward 3 Councillor, Kari Brice and Overstrand Mayor, Dudley Coetzee, invite residents to a ‘Let’s Talk’ gathering where issues of interest and concern will be discussed.

As concerned members of the Hermanus Botanical Society, which co-manages the FNR with the municipality, we would remind dog owners of the many vulnerable creatures in the reserve. We also query the way the law seems to stand at present, whereby the penalty for a person whose dog kills an animal in a nature reserve is no more than that for a dog running free on the beach.

“We especially hope to welcome residents of Voëlklip and Fernkloof to this get-together, and another one will be held in the CBD area soon.” Details can be found on the Ward 3 Hermanus Facebook page.

“Communication is vital,” says Kari, “which is why I always try to answer residents’ questions satisfactorily. After all, they voted me in and I need to serve and deliver. Constituents need to know what I am doing and I need to know what they think I should be doing.

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adults are enormous. An institution such as the Hermanus Varsity will enable them to meet these challenges and assist them in transforming our region into an even more powerful and prosperous economic hub.

Teamwork makes the dream work Soon we will see changes starting to appear at the old synagogue at the entrance to Hermanus Old Town that will signify the ofﬁcial start of the Hermanus Varsity.

Although there are reservations in some circles about the establishment of a varsity that will be nestled within our CBD the pros far outweigh any of the potential cons.

Not only is this good news it is also one of the most important events in the history of our town. The establishment of a local institution that offers tertiary studies supported by institutions such as the universities of Stellenbosch and Johannesburg should be celebrated by all residents.

The Hermanus Varsity will add significant value to the economy, character and future of our town and our region. Nowhere else in the world will you ﬁnd an accredited tertiary institution that offers specialised affordable tuition in an environment such as ours. To boot it will make use of existing

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infrastructure to host lectures and also draw on the wealth of knowledgeable and skilled locals to act as tutors and lecturers in courses that will be designed to meet the demand of local industries. Often the question is asked what planet are we leaving behind for our children? In this instance the question should be: what children are we leaving behind for our planet? The challenges placed on our children to become economically productive

Those working tirelessly behind the scenes to make the varsity a reality need to be lauded and deserve the highest praise. The work they are doing now will ensure a brighter future for us all.

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The practice of lovers exchanging gifts on Valentine’s Day goes way back to Roman times with their annual celebration called Lupercalia. But by the 5th century, a chap called Stoffel Valentine (who thought the idea was way cool) popularised it, and in doing so unknowingly created the very first ‘trend’ to go viral – Valentine gifts/cards. So they made him a saint because he seemed a pretty decent bloke, and they also granted him Naming Rights because it sounded nicer anyway. Let’s face it, apart from Frank Zappa, who would ever write a song, Won’t you be my Lupercalia? Sounds a bit lewd – more like a gadget than an emotion. Anyway, as you can imagine, some businesses love the concept of Valentine’s Day more than the darlings who actually receive or send flowers/ chocs/cards/etc. I refer here to the rose farmers who slaughter the tall redheads and bundle them off to outlets that also

make a killing by peddling them to love-struck but anonymous suitors. Seems rather odd to make a living by making a killing, but after Xmas, 14 February sells the second-most cards annually. “Over 150 million of the donners,” confirmed Oom Jacobus Pilkinton-Smythe, the Kakamas Posmeester, whose wife had read it in a magazine. I can’t mention the name but they’re found everywhere, although no one admits to buying them. You know the one? But back to Valentine’s Day. While the intentions may well be innocent, subsequent developments from a harmless card could lead to the first step of your thousand-mile journey, which often ends up in church, with either a joyful jaunt or a grumpy shuffle down the aisle. Fortunately, if the last scene of our Valentine Card Love Story includes the cherished “I do” sequence, we can be thankful we don’t live in a different time and place. In some cultures, courtship and marriage rituals had little to do with the sentiments encouraged by our chums Valentine and the un-sing-able one. When two women from the Chaco

tribe in Paraguay wanted to marry the same guy, they’d strap on crude animal-skin gloves and bang the snot out of each other in the village square. The groom ended up with the less-damaged one, and had bugger-all say in the matter. I may be old-fashioned, but there’s something quite disturbing about embarking on a marriage by lugging your semi-conscious, slightly-less-battered bride over your shoulder to Dr Pedro’s Body-shop & Repairs for a quote. Regular honeymoonal activities would need to take a rain check. On the German island of Borkum, an ordeal by smoke and water was once the punishment handed out if a bloke had a long-standing sweetheart, but was reluctant (typically male) to commit to a ding-dong date. Young men from the village would surround his house and block the chimney, filling the house with smoke. Then they’d remove roof tiles, climb inside through the loft and challenge him: “Are you engaged?” If “yes”, everybody celebrated and got drunk. If he said “no”, he would be dragged at the end of a rope three times through the village pond. (I’m

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not making this up.) If a man in the Todras tribe near Madras got married, his brothers could automatically, um… share in the bride, as it were, because she was now ‘married into the family’, and a bit of incest kept everyone happy apparently. If she became pregnant, a Pursutpimi ceremony to discuss paternity was performed by the brothers. The chosen one would then present her with a symbolic bow and arrow in public, signifying his commitment to her and the child. Oddly enough, any further kids, even by his brothers, were also considered his – including those born after his death!

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Thankfully this doesn’t happen so much in Hermanus any more, but be wary of these anonymous ‘guess who’ Valentine’s cards anyway. You could end up anywhere, like with your brother-in-law, in a pond, or at Dr Pedro’s.

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Now we as residents need to make our contribution (mostly ﬁnancially) to assist in making the dream work trough teamwork.

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A big thank you from Hermanus Varsity As described on this page the Hermanus Varsity is up and running. We have the support of Stellenbosch and Johannesburg universities and promises of more; we have a campus; we have a large cohort of volunteer tutors on stand-by; we have developed a comprehensive academic plan, and the Hermanus Varsity Trust (HVT) has been legally established.

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None of this would have been possible without the support and encouragement of many people, organisations, businesses, and all sections of our community, as well as the Overstrand Municipality, and The Village NEWS. So, thank you, one

The challenge now is to become fully operational over the next few months, and to sustain the project going forward. For that we need the financial support of the Hermanus and Overstrand community. This will make Hermanus Varsity truly for, by

Up to this point we have not appealed to you directly for financial support because we first wanted to achieve what we promised to do in phase one. We have managed to do so on a shoestring budget, with much voluntary assistance, and with the help of some bridging finance.

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and of the community. How you can do that is explained on this page. But may I sincerely ask you to do so, hopefully right away, and become one of the first and growing number of what we have decided to call the Hermanus Varsity Supporters. Hermanus Varsity Supporters are the people who believe in making Hermanus and the Overstrand an even better place in which to live, work, play and retire.

hen you read John de Gruchy’s letter on this page, you will know that our wonderful Hermanus community is on the way to delivering a pioneering and much-needed enterprise – the Hermanus Varsity. The vision and activities of the HVT

The vision of a community-wide, grass-roots effort to enable residents to study for university qualifications while living and learning locally, is unique to this town. The activities of the Hermanus Varsity Trust (HVT) are all aimed at offering accredited tertiary and other educational programmes to qualified individuals who are unable to afford the costs of going to university away from home. Fulfilling this vision will not only give students a range of career and income-earning opportunities they would not otherwise have had, but also, importantly, contribute to the growth, prosperity and stability of our region. HVT is now embarking on Phase Two of this incredible journey. The first phase saw the vision translated into a concrete plan leading to practical action. In that phase a trust was registered and a basic structure for the HVT created: a group of trustees headed by Professor John de Gruchy; several working groups; and a conveners’ committee, chaired by Edwin Arrison, overseeing the planning and implementation processes. Waiting in the wings for programmes to start is another group who have volunteered to tutor and to provide other in-person academic support for students in the various programmes. A vital step in Phase One was acquiring the old synagogue building

in Main Road that will serve as the administrative and academic hub of the Hermanus Varsity campus. Phase Two of the HVT initiative In Phase Two, the HVT is assembling the various pieces that need to be in place before allowing students to register in June 2019. Letters of intent and memoranda of understanding have been signed with four partner institutions to provide the mainly online courses for which HVT students will enrol. The Trust will take possession of the campus next month and begin to make the physical changes needed to transform this heritage building from what once was a place of worship to a place of learning. You will soon see a new notice board outside the synagogue which will become the Varsity campus from March and, when landscaped, will enhance the entrance to Hermanus. To boost its revenue, the Trust is calling for tenders for nine signs on the main name board on this prime location, adjacent to the traffic circle on Main Road. Each sign, measuring 370 mm X 200 mm, costs R1 000 per month, on a 12-month contract. Tenders close on Friday, 22 February and should be submitted to Beverly Moller at info@hermanusvarsity.co.za. The work of the Trust rests largely on the shoulders of our dedicated volunteers. While volunteers’ efforts keep costs down, as the HVT moves from conception to implementation it finds itself in the position of almost all start-ups: having to incur expenses with no meaningful source of income. The outlays mount quickly and include paying the salaries of a tiny administrative staff and the cost of basic infrastructure, from renting and repurposing and cleaning a building to paying for a telephone and Wi-Fi. At the moment expenses amount to

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Hermanus Varsity Trust: The second phase has begun Writer Mark Addleson on behalf of the Hermanus Varsity Trust

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approximately R100 000 a month. An appeal for funds

The Village NEWS launches 'What's On' online Find all your local events online, updated daily to give you the latest and greatest in What's On. www.thevillagenews.co.za/whatson HAVE AN EVENT? Visit our What's On page and add it yourself or send us the details via events@thevillagenews.co.za.

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In today’s networked world, crowdfunding is a practical solution to bridging the gap between outlay and revenue: finding the individuals and groups who see promise and believe in the values and goodness of a particular venture and are willing to contribute money to help launch it. In this vein, the HVT trustees are appealing to you, the Hermanus community, for both once-off donations and sustained funding. Just as the HVT reflects the interests, aspirations and efforts of people across the community, so the trustees are looking to individuals and organisations from across the community to respond to this call for financial support. Any amount you can donate will be most welcome. The trustees would be particularly grateful to receive sustaining donations, in contributions of R50, R150, R300, or more each month, over a period of 12 months or more. The Individuals who make sustained donations will be recognised as ‘Hermanus Varsity Supporters’ and once the Trust has acquired Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) status, donations will be eligible for the associated tax benefits. To donate to the Hermanus Varsity Trust, please either use the Zapper app to scan the QR code below or the Hermanus Varsity Trust Account: FNB Acc. No. 62793321581, Branch code 200412.

Local resident Tony Monsson recently celebrated his 80th birthday by taking to the skies with his daughter Julie, an experience he described as “fantastic!” Julie had come all the way from Antigua to be with her father for this special occasion. Other family members who gathered from far and wide included Tony’s other four children, Tracy (who lives in Australia), Carolyn, Wayne and Lynette. Tony, who settled in Hermanus with his wife Barbara in 2001, has been in the property business for decades and still works as a property consultant for Chas Everitt Hermanus. He has no plans to retire soon! From left are Julie, Tony, Tracy and Barbara, after Tony’s safe return to earth.

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FynArts 2019 – a feast for all senses H

ermanus FynArts is alive and well, and the seventh annual festival will take place this year from 7 to 17 June. The 2019 programme booklet, which presents a kaleidoscope of events for art lovers, will be available by the end of this week at the Hermanus Tourism office, the library, FynArts Gallery, and other participating galleries and restaurants. This fusion of an arts festival and winter school offers a stimulating programme for those who enjoy the visual and performing arts, music, cookery, the art of winemaking and tasting, and listening to interesting speakers on a wide range of topics related to the arts and current affairs. “In seven years we have grown into a recognised and respected arts event on the South African arts calendar,” says Festival Director, Mary Faure. “We are proud this year again to host top artists, performers, musicians and speakers who are bound to enchant, engage, inspire and stimulate festival goers.” This year’s festival will offer close to

30 visual art exhibitions at different venues in and around Hermanus. The festival artist is Phillemon Hlungwani, recognised as one of the most accomplished contemporary artists now working in South Africa. Apart from his exhibition, there will be the ever-popular Sculpture on the Cliffs exhibition, the tondo finalists exhibition in the sought-after Bouchard Finlayson wine cellar for the Art Award, art walkabouts and tours, exhibitions on wine farms and in 16 galleries. More than 60 ceramicists and thread artists will also exhibit their work. The series of more than 20 performances offers a rich choice of music, dance and theatre, ranging from the opening concert, Mostly Mozart to a Dixieland Classic Jazz closing concert, with a programme of star-studded performances in-between. These include a Spanish music and dance spectacular, the Cape Town City Ballet, the inimitable Pieter-Dirk Uys, rising star Sima Mashazi, celebrity pianist and foodie Charl du Plessis, superstar Karen Zoid and award-winning actor and comedian, Alan Committie. The Stephan Welz series of talks and presentations features around 25 entertaining and respected presenters on a variety of contemporary issues. These include an introduction to William Kentridge’s Drawings for Projection, a discussion

The awardwinning novelist, poet, playwright, teacher and motivational speaker, Sindiwe Magona will receive this year’s FynArts Legacy Award.

on What kind of President will the 2019 elections deliver, a homage to Leonard Cohen, a behind-the-scenes look at an auction house, the power of art therapy, talks with various authors of contemporary books and even Committie of Enquiry, when Evita Bezuidenhout talks to Alan Committie. The very popular workshop series this year includes 26 workshops ranging from jewellery design, ceramics, calligraphy, writing, botanical art, poetry, cellphone photography, and sushi making, to cake decorating. These are but a few of the workshops being offered in half- and full-day courses.

The full programme is now available on hermanusfynarts.co.za. Early bird ticket sales will be open to the public on Friday 22 February. Information will also be updated through the FynArts newsletter, on Facebook, on twitter (@hermanusfynarts) and in the media.

The chefs taking part in the entertaining series of demonstrations in the FynArts pop-up kitchen include television presenters, authors of cookbooks, winemakers, an adventurer, a chocolatier, and local Hermanus chefs. The Wine Plus series of tutored tastings this year aims to provide those who are not very familiar with the ‘how’ and ‘what’ of wine tasting with an introduction and guide to the tasting and enjoyment of wine. The nine presenters taking part over four days are all experts in their field and include wine and cellar masters and celebrated winemakers. The tutored tastings are supplemented by a number of other tastings including pairings at lunch, tea and supper events. Sindiwe Magona, teacher, civil servant, novelist, poet, playwright and women’s activist, will receive this year’s FynArts Legacy Award, presented each year to an artist in honour of a longstanding and unique contribution to the arts in South Africa and beyond. Sindiwe also features in other FynArts items, including a workshop on story-telling for children. (Read more about Sindiwe on P15)

Karen Zoid features among the line-up of top performers at this year’s FynArts Festival.

Iconic performer, Pieter-Dirk Uys will add his unique brand of humour to the festival.

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Observe art in action at the Art Shop

he Art Shop, which has been providing art and design materials for over 15 years, is proud to announce an exciting initiative for the creative community of the Overstrand.

A Solo Exhibition of Stella Stofberg’s digital art on canvas

Please join us for a glass of Newton Johnson wine DATE: 15 February 2019 VENUE: Lize Art Gallery Voëlklip

TIME: 17h00

The exhibition will be running until the end of February Lize will also have some of her new works on display Please RSVP before the 12th February

“An experienced team of art practitioners have pooled their skills to offer art enthusiasts, both beginners and professional artists, young and old, a menu of exciting and inspiring activities in a wide variety of different creative disciplines,” says The Art Shop’s owner, Derek Goosen. These activities will include fun-filled demonstrations, workshops and classes throughout the year, commencing in March. The Art Shop was established in 2003 by Sandy Cooper and taken over by Derek in 2009. He had been the driving force behind the Musica

brand for 40 years before retiring in 2002. In 2006 he opened the Brush & Canvas art shop in Claremont, and on the strength of the store’s success, decided to branch out to Hermanus. “My love of music resonates with art in that both touch the soul and offer similar therapeutic experiences,” he says. “The Art Shop provides the significant Overberg art community with the product range and level of service that it deserves. We stock great ranges from all the famous brands such as Winsor & Newton, Reeves, Daler-Rowney, Derwent, Lukas and proudly South African brands such as Dala and Zellen.” The shop is in the capable hands of manager Isabel Greyvenstein and customer consultant Jolene Erasmus. Isabel has been with The Art Shop since its opening and Jolene joined the team two years ago. “We have many loyal

customers with whom we have built up great relationships over the years,” says Isabel. The Art Shop will kick off this year’s activities by inviting art lovers to come and meet three artists at their studio next week. Stimulate your curiosity by watching Andrea Hirschson (artist and multimedia specialist), Betzy Geldenhuys (oil and acrylic professional), and Maureen Tomaino (watercolourist and acrylic expert) work and by gaining an understanding of how they think, feel and see their inspirational pursuits. The session will start at 10:00 and end no later than 13:00 on Thursday, 21 February. Admission is free but numbers are limited, so call Jolene on 028 312 3901 to reserve your spot. You’ll find The Art Shop at 13 Mitchell Street, Hermanus.

Discover the magic of digital art TO STIMULATE YOUR CREATIVE CURIOSITY, COME AND MEET…

Local artist, Lize van der Walt, who opened her own gallery in Voëlklip in December last year, will be hosting a new solo exhibition of works by Stella Stofberg entitled Jump for Joy. The exhibition opens at Lize Art Gallery at 26 7th Street on Friday, 15 February at 18:00.

Andrea Hirschson – artist and multi media specialist Betzy Geldenhuys – oil and acrylic professional Maureen Tomaino – watercolorist and acrylic expert

Stella is a graphic designer, lay-out artist and publisher who specialises in digital art on canvas. An Overberger in heart and soul, she has been living in Caledon for over 30 years. With a keen interest in drama, poetry, fables, art and architecture, Stella sees her art as an extension of her desire to tell stories.

ON THURSDAY 21 FEBRUARY – TO WATCH HOW THEY THINK, FEEL AND SEE THEIR INSPIRATIONAL PURSUITS

WHERE:

The Art Shop Studio, 13 Mitchell Street, Hermanus TIME: From 10:00 – to end no later than 13:00 ADMISSION: FREE – but call Jolene on 028 312 3901 to reserve your spot as numbers are limited

The Art Shop 13 Mitchell Street, Hermanus, 7200 Tel: 028 312 3901 Email: artshophermanus@telkomsa.net

The Village Art Gallery ‘The Village’ Hemel-en-Aarde Sandbaai Intersection Tel: 028 316 4587 Cell: 072 236 4087 roberfam@vodamail.co.za www.villageartgallery.co.za

Apart from her work as a graphic designer, Stella has lectured in drama, taught art, run a theatre restaurant and founded the Overberg Arts Society. After painting for 12 years, her involvement in the publishing world, especially when designing book covers, led to advanced computer skills that allowed her to explore different graphic design programmes. By mixing and matching and adding details by hand, Stella has developed her own distinctive style of painstakingly detailed digital artworks. Heritage architecture is a favourite subject (her late husband was an architect) and Stella pours over original building plans in the archives to ensure that her work captures as many details as possible. Other themes that she enjoys exploring include nature, wildlife and children’s fables. Visitors to the exhibition will also be able to view some of Lize’s latest works, including her inspiring seascapes and soulscapes. Before opening her own gallery, Lize was a partner in The Art Gallery in town, along with fellow artists Jeandré Marinier, Christine Henderson and Erna Dry. Lize Art Gallery opened in December with a group exhibition that also featured Stella’s work. – Hedda Mittner

– Hedda Mittner

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13 February 2019

Beaumont Wines launches Jayne's Pinot Noir

t was an occasion that celebrated life, Pinot Noir and jazz on a hot summer’s day when Jayne Beaumont, the matriarch of Beaumont Wines, recently launched her Limited Edition Pinot Noir – vintages 2011 to 2016. Before the Pinot Noir tasting, guests were also treated to Jayne’s Chardonnay, delicious bowl food and other sensual delights. One of the highlights was when Jayne’s son-in-law, Jean-Pierre Rossouw, performed a tribute poem to her and her late husband, Raoul, to the farm and to Pinot Noir, with music accompaniment from Mozambican jazz-saxophonist, composer, producer, academic and philanthropist, Moreira Chonguiça. Jayne and Raoul settled on Compagnesdrift Farm in 1974 when there was nothing more than a few onion fields and a small patch of old vines. Their three children, Sebastian, Ariane and Lucien, were all born and raised on the farm. Several years later, Jayne decided to revive the old cellar and started making small quantities of wine, leading to the reinvention of Compagnesdrift as a wine farm where the family could cultivate their passion. Renamed Beaumont Wines, the farm was completely transformed by hard work, a spirit for adventure and a proper dose of madness.

ABOVE: Jayne Beaumont and her son, winemaker Sebastian. BELOW: Sue and Peter Stuart, Malin Engsteom, Andy Wiking and Talitha Engelbrecht.

Since then, Jayne has cultivated vineyards, crafted wines, created art and pursued bee keeping. The decision to make wine under the family name was life-changing and represented an unconditional commitment to every bottle produced. Although Jayne’s winemaker-son, Sebastian has long since taken over the day-to-day operations, she remains at the centre of the family traditions that have evolved on the farm over the years and continues to produce a limited amount of Pinot Noir with her own handdrawn labels. PHOTOS: Hedda Mittner

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Bot River Winemakers' annual shave-off The Bot River winemakers gathered at the Botrivier Hotel on Friday afternoon, 1 February, for their annual shave-off ahead of the Barrels & Beards Harvest Festival in April. This ritual shave was the last time the winemakers would go near a razor for the remainder of the harvest season, until the festival. By that time the men would all have grown an impressive amount of facial hair and the competition to judge the best beard in Bot River is one of the highlights of the Barrels & Beards Festival. More details on this popular event, due to take place on 13 April, will follow soon. PHOTO: Raphael da Silva

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At the Village Stall Hemel en Aarde Village T: 028 316 2407

Bientang’s Cave

Old Harbour T: 028 312 3454

Open daily from 11:00 for lunch & dinner

Burgundy Restaurant 7 Harbour Road T: 028 312 2800 Open from 08:00 - 21:00

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Old Station building, Checkers Centre, Hermanus T: 028 312 4096

Village Square (opp Ocean Basket)

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Sushi 15 % discount

EAT Restaurant Section 4-6, The Village T: 028 316 2348

Eden Café Gateway Centre Hermanus T: 028 312 4439

Gecko Bar New Harbour, Hermanus T: 028 312 4665

Open daily from 11:00 - 02:00

Harbour Rock New Harbour, Hermanus T: 028 312 2920 7 days a week for lunch

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The Restaurant @ Newton Johnson Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley T: 021 200 2148 Wed-Sun 12:00 - 15:00

Rossi’s Italian Restaurant High Street, Hermanus T: 028 312 2848

LB Seafood Village Square, Waterfront Piazza T: 028 312 3611

CLOSED Mon | Tue - Sat: 11:30 - Late | Sun: 11:30 - 15:00

Mon-Fri 07:30-17:00 | Sat-Sun 08:00-15:00 | Pub Hol 08:00-15:00

Char’d Grill & Wine Bar Shop 4, Village Square, Market Street T: 028 312 1986

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Cocos Village Square, Market Street T: 028 313 1178

Quayside Cabin New Harbour Hermanus T: 028 313 0752

Mogg's Country Cookhouse

Mogg’s Hemel-en-Aarde Valley Hermanus T: 076 314 0671

Tapas 7 Harbour Road T: 028 312 4840

Wed-Sun 12:00 - 14:30 | CLOSED Mon & Tue

Oskars Carriages Centre, Shop 7, Hermanus T: 066 174 8263

Mon - Sat: 07:30 - 17:00

Pear Tree Village Square Piazza T: 028 313 1224

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Wooden Barrel Shop VS6, Village Square T: 028 312 4377

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WHAT’S ON

OVERBERG Thursday

Saturday

The Singing Cook Pensioner’s Special Do a good deed and take a senior out to lunch at this special venue, where the cook will even sing you a song as your meal is served. R135 pp. Book by calling 072 462 4271. The Singing Cook, Rivendell Wine Estate | from 12:00 Love Letters in the Sand Join Whale Coast Conservation on Valentine’s Day for a romantic outing and express your love in beach art designs, guided and inspired by Andree Bonthuys. Adults R120, children R60. All proceeds go to environmental education. Book with Anina on 083 242 3295 or anina.wcc@gmail. com Mussel River Beach | 17:30 Rotary Club of Hermanus Visitors are welcome at Rotary’s weekly meetings, every Thursday. Contact Frank on 082 870 1187 to confirm your attendance. Mollergren Park, Main Road, Hermanus | 19:00

Friday

Hermanus Hacking Group Volunteers are welcome to join the HHG, every Friday morning. For more information contact Charlyn Vosloo on 082 558 8731 or charlynvosloo@ gmail.com Rotary Way | 06:15 – 08:30 Bhuki Café Everyone is welcome at Friends of the Library's Bhuki Café every Friday where a cup of tea or coffee and delicious eats will cost only R20. Every cup helps to raise funds for new books. Hermanus Library | 09:00 – 11:30 Kolwyntjie Teetuin Enjoy a sweet treat and tea or coffee at a nominal fee, and make new friends at the Onrus Care Centre, every Friday morning. Onrus Dutch Reformed Church | 09:30 – 11:30

Extreme Railway Journeys U3A presents a new series devoted to the magic of the railways by the entertaining speaker, Chris Tarrant, who has a knack of combining interesting facts about the railways with wit, humour and local particulars. The third DVD presentation in the seven-part series is entitled The Ice Train to Nowhere – Alaska. Catholic Church Hall | 10:00 Rewind Join Soul Café every Friday night and relax to the tunes of their resident band as they perform all your favourite hits from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s. R50 pp. Call 028 313 2137 to book. Soul Café, 181 Main Road, Hermanus | 20:00

Stanford MTB Challenge ENDS ON SUNDAY Mountain bikers are invited to gather for a weekend of spectacularly scenic riding through fynbos and farmlands on this two-day timed MTB tour. It’s a family-friendly event and the fitter members can ride the longer routes (48 km & 55 km) while the less serious can cruise through the short courses (24 km & 27 km). Then post-stage they can enjoy a delicious lunch with like-minded people before drifting off to their B&B accommodation or relax under the oaks before curling up in a luxury tent ahead of the next stage. For details on the various catered options, including meals and accommodation, visit www.stanfordvalley.co.za. Get all the info about the MTB entry options and packages at www.stanfordmtbclassic.co.za. Stanford Valley Guest Farm | See schedule online Hermanus parkrun Meet for the weekly 5 km timed walk or run, come rain or shine. Run for your own enjoyment at your own pace. The route is dog friendly and children are most welcome. Camphill Road, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley | 08:00

Betty’s Bay parkrun Join this free weekly 5 km timed run (or walk) where it’s only you against the clock. The whole family is welcome. Grab a post-run coffee in the Red Disa restaurant with fellow parkrunners. Harold Porter Botanical Garden | 08:00 Market in the Garden Hunt for treasures at this peaceful market set among the shady trees of a beautiful garden. St Peter’s Church, Main Road, Hermanus | 09:00 – 13:00 Die Markie Where local and international foodies and wine lovers meet. You’ll find real plates and real cutlery; real cups and real glasses; a real hangout for real people. Hermanuspietersfontein wine cellar | 09:00 – 13:00 Stanford Saturday Morning Market Come and sample the artisanal delights on display, from home-made sheep and goats’ cheeses to cured meats, farm-fresh vegetables and deli delights to tantalise your taste buds! Stanford Hotel Stoep | 09:00 – 12:00

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Gansbaai Farmer’s Market Specialising in organic, homemade and homegrown products such as fresh farm produce, oven-fresh bakes and pastries, local wines and craft beers, and indigenous plants and herbs. No plastic or polystyrene packaging, only eco-friendly wood, paper, glass and earthenware used to display goods. For enquiries, contact info@gansbaaitourism.co.za Kapokblom Street, opposite Gansbaai Tourism | 09:00 – 14:00

Summer Fun in the Courtyard Enjoy oysters and bubbly, local wines, craft beer and tapas-style plates, every Sunday. For more info or to reserve a table, call 028 312 2553. The Wine Glass, 2 Harbour Road, Hermanus | from 12:00

Hangklip-Kleinmond Market You’ll find unique handmade crafts and collectibles, yummy food stalls and free parking. Children and pets welcome. Vendors can apply by contacting Brenda on WhatsApp 072 469 2991 or email hangklip.kleinmond. market@gmail.com Mthimkhulu Village Centre, 102 Main Road, Kleinmond | 09:00 – 14:00

Hermanus Country Market A favourite among the locals. Young, old, two-legged and four-legged family members are all welcome. You’ll find wholesome goodies, homemade crafts, local produce, beers and wine, speciality foods, coffee and live music. Next to Hermanus Cricket Field | 09:00 – 13:00 Fynbos Explained The Hermanus Botanical Society presents a Fynbos course over five weeks on Saturday mornings, comprising two talks of an hour each, with a tea/coffee break in between. The first week’s two topics are A General Introduction to Fynbos by Di Marais, followed by Fynbos Flower Parts by Vic Hamilton-Attwell. The cost for BotSoc members for the entire course is R1 000 (R1 200 for non-members), single talks R100 (R120 per talk or R240 per morning for non-members). The takings from this course will finance microscopes for BotSoc’s new Research Centre. To book contact Di Marais at maraisdianne@gmail.com or 028 312 1162. Fernkloof Nature Reserve | 09:00

Elvis Live @ The Singing Cook Enjoy a delicious Sunday afternoon Spitbraai with Elvis: All the hits, all the moves with a live band backing. R285 pp gets you a Lamb Spitbraai, four veggies, a salad buffet and dessert. Book now by calling 072 462 4271. Rivendell Wine Estate, c/o R43 & R44 | 12:00 – 16:00 OAK Concert Overstrand Arts / Kunste (OAK) will treat music lovers to the cream of the crop once more with a performance by a winner and two runners-up of the National Youth Music Foundation 2018 competition. These young musicians all have to be under 18 to compete and all three have played with various orchestras around the country. Come and listen to Qden Blaauw and Louis Nel on the piano and Clara Lubbe on the saxophone. Tickets are R150 pp (R60 for scholars) and available from the Tourism Office in Hermanus (028 312 2629). Queries to René du Plooy on 082 940 4238. Municipal Auditorium | 15:30

Monday

Overberg Quilters Guild Join the guild for their monthly meetings, every third Monday of the month. For enquiries, contact Elize on 082 374 1533. De Wet Hall, Roos St, Onrus | 09:00

Build your own pizza Bring the kids to this child- and pet-friendly venue where they can learn to build their own pizza with The Singing Cook. Only R55 per child, every Saturday. Book by calling 072 462 4271. The Singing Cook, Rivendell Wine Estate | from 12:00

Sunday

Mindful Mondays Join Wellness Coach Nicholas McLean for a group session on Mindfulness, Movement and Meditation, every Monday. Let go of stress and distraction, and realign body and mind to find inner focus and calm. Sessions are free but donations are welcome. Contact Nicholas on 082 437 9776 or nicholas@guthealthyogi.com Fynbos Crescent, Sandbaai | 18:00 HAC monthly meeting Join the Hermanus Astronomy Centre for their AGM. For more info, contact petermh@hermanus.co.za or 081 212 9481. Catholic Church Hall | 19:00

Tuesday

Thomas Charles Bain, the Colossus of Roads U3A Overberg presents the second lecture of Father and Son about Andrew Geddes Bain and his son, Thomas Charles Bain, “the engineer with the Theodolite eyes”. Thomas Bain built a total of 27 mountain passes, many of them opening up the interior to the transport systems

Terrific Tuesdays Join Wellness Coach Nicholas McLean for a group session of BodySensing intuitive yoga to release tension and restore energy and mobility. The feel-good movements of BodySensing will put the spring back into your body. Every Tuesday. The drop-in cost is R120 or R100 per session if paid monthly. For more info call Nicholas on 082 437 9776. Fynbos Crescent, Sandbaai | 07:30 Carbon, the backbone of life on earth U3A presents the third lecture in their series on carbon, one of the most important elements in organisms. This lecture, presented by Dr Vic Hamilton-Attwell, is entitled The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Carbon. Carbon is essential to life on earth when all cycles are balanced. ‘Bad’ carbon occurs in nature in cycles, but then natural systems start up and force the slow and fast cycles back to a balanced state. ‘Bad’ carbon is the result of the special characteristics of carbon when discovered and misused by man. This lecture will include Conclusions and Solutions that address where we are and what can be done to limit and diminish “bad” carbon. Catholic Church Hall | 10:00

Wednesday

BodySensing Nature Flow session Join Wellness Coach Nicholas McLean, also known as the Gut Health Yogi, for a BodySensing session while surrounded by the beauty of nature. Sessions are free but donations are welcome. Contact Nicholas on 082 437 9776 or nicholas@ guthealthyogi.com for more info. Fernkloof Nature Reserve | 08:00 – 09:00

of the coast. They included the Tradouw Pass, Prince Alfred's Pass, the road through the Outeniqua and Tsitsikamma forests from George to Uitenhage and his supreme legacy, the Swartberg Pass. He was also an accomplished geologist and water engineer who pioneered the use of boreholes in the Northern Cape. The presenter, Robin Richards, is a great-grandson of Thomas Bain. Sources for this presentation include Pat Storrar's book, The Colossus of Roads and reminiscences told to him when he was a boy by his grandmother, who was Thomas Bain's daughter, Georgina Lister. Catholic Church Hall | 10:00

Home Industries Market Shop weekly for your fresh micro greens, home-processed and homebaked foods. There is plenty of parking at this family-friendly venue and pets are welcome too – on leashes or in cages. Vendors are welcome and stands are free. Contact Lani on 082 679 7819 or visit www.afdaksrivier. co.za for a map and other details. Café Tango & Afdaksrivier Nursery | 09:30 – 12:30

Hermanus Bird Club AGM The club will hold their 21st Annual General Meeting, with refreshments and snacks served after conclusion of the meeting. Fernkloof Nature Reserve Hall | 19:00

Friday

Hermanus Music Society Music lovers are invited to a special performance of works by Mozart by the Amici String Quartet, featuring clarinet virtuoso Daniel Prozesky. Wine and snacks will be served in the homestead cellar from 17:45 and the concert starts at 18:30. Tickets are R120 pp. To book your tickets or to join the music society, contact David Rowson at rowson@telkomsa.net or 028 316 2335. Bouchard Finlayson Wine Estate | 17:45 Stanford Sunset Market This much-loved, local and lekker outdoor market brings friends and family, good food and wine, live mu-

sic, gifts, crafts, books and charities together on the last Friday of the month. Locally-sourcing vendors who fly the eco-banner high are given preference and every effort is made to keep waste and non-recyclable rubbish to a minimum. There is plenty of seating and the children can run and play on the unspoilt Heritage Square. Stanford Market Square | 18:00 – 20:00 Music Trivia Fridays Following the success of their Wine Trivia series last year, Benguela Cove now hosts another quiz event on the last Friday of every month. To mix things up they have included general knowledge to this fun-filled pub quiz with a musical flavour, hosted by Piano Ben. The entry fee is R30 pp of which R10 will be donated to the Hermanus Night Shelter. The prize is a case of Matilda’s Secret red wine. Bookings can be made at 087 357 0637 or info@benguelacove.co.za. Benguela Cove Tasting Room | 19:00 Martin Mans organ recital Dutch organist Martin Mans is back in Hermanus for another rousing performance of popular classical pieces, as well as his signature improvisations on well-known melodies such as the moving Plea for Africa. The programme will include classics by Bach and Handel, more popular pieces

such as the Colonel Bogey March and the Battle at Waterloo, and improvisations on Land of Hope and Glory, Amazing Grace and South Africa’s well-known Sarie Marais. The evening will include items by the local Cantare singing group under the leadership of Louna Stoffberg, who will also join Bea Whittaker for a duet with Mans behind the organ. Tickets are R100 for adults and R20 for children under 12 and can be bought via www.quicket. co.za, at Stanford Tourism or at the DRC office in Church Street, Hermanus. All profits go to the Stanford Conservation Trust. Hermanus Dutch Reformed Church | 19:00

The Bottomless Coffee Band Multi-instrumental folk-rock duo, The Bottomless Coffee Band will be performing live in Hermanus. Tickets at R150 pp are available from Amanda on 082 870 6744. Blêr Teater, Hermanus High School | 20:00

Saturday

Annual Potjiekos Competition A day of delicious food and live music in aid of Child Welfare Hermanus. This is a great team-building activity for businesses, families or a group of friends who can enter at R500 per team, plus their ingredients. The cooking will commence from 08:30, the judging by professional chefs will be at 13:30 and from 14:00 you can get a bowl of delicious potjie and dessert at R80 pp. There will also be refreshments on sale the whole day. Contact Leonie on 079 911 6863. United Church Hermanus | from 08:30 Arabesque cooking demo Join Eunice Rademeyer for a cooking demo of the traditional Lebanese dish of Shish Barak – tasty lamb dumplings cooked in yoghurt. Also on the menu is an exotic chilli and walnut mezze, Al-Mohamara, and an almond cream dessert, Muhallabia. The cost is R120 pp and there is limited space available. Book your seat by

calling 028 312 4979. Goozi Kitchenshop, Mitchell St, Hermanus | 10:00 Connecting to your Creative Core Local artist Gillian Hahn will lead this multimedia workshop to help you get out of your comfort zone and express yourself freely. No art experience is needed as it is about more than just art and is designed to awaken your inner creativity and ability to express yourself with confidence in all spheres of everyday life. The cost of R300 pp includes art materials. Contact 076 181 2964 or gillianhahn14@gmail.com for more details or to book. Gillian Hahn Studio, Southern Right wine estate, Hemel-enAarde Valley | 10:00 – 13:00

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Hermanus High Melodrama Hermanus High School’s matrics presented the school’s traditional annual Melodrama concert on Thursday 7 February. This year’s show, The Greatest Melodrama, saw the 2019 matrics performing in a series of entertaining dance numbers featuring different outfits, props and dance moves, much to the audience’s amusement. There was also a performance by the matric moms, matric council and a few of the school’s teachers. The emcee for the evening was Earnestine van Zeeberg, who was dressed as the ringmaster from the popular movie, The Greatest Showman. PHOTOS: Taylum Meyer The Hermanus High School matrics were excited to present The Greatest Melodrama to a packed hall.

The melodrama started and ended with an opening and closing dance from all of the matrics involved in the performance. The closing dance comprised of a medley of songs from the band, Queen.

Jannika van Niekerk and her fellow matrics performed a dance involving the boys dressed as girls and everyone with a mixing bowl and spoon which created a lot of laughs for the audience.

Twins Bernard and Alewyn van Steyl carried emcee Earnestine van Zeeberg in during the matric council performance.

Mari Carstens and a few of her fellow matrics performed a high-energy dance to a medley of songs by ABBA.

Kirsten Larney from Curro Hermanus achieved seven distinctions for the IEB (Independent Examination Board) final matric exams in 2018. She is one of the first learners at the school to achieve such wonderful results and she has set an excellent example to the school’s current learners: that you can achieve anything when you believe in yourself and that you must study hard to create a bright future. PHOTO: Supplied

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Dynamite comes in small packages pregnancy. It is a double tragedy when a child has a child, a double loss to society and little chance of either of them escaping the poverty of their lives. And what’s more, the girl’s mother will be drawn into caring for her child’s child when she could at last be free to take care of her own personal growth. Instead, they should be saying, “I will not let you suffer, child, the way I have suffered. Go out there, make something of your life. Stand up and be someone you can be proud of.”

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his diminutive 75-year-old packs a powerful punch. Writer, social activist and free thinker, Sindiwe Magona has no hesitation in expressing her convictions and when she’s on a roll, she’s unstoppable. Yet she’s equally at home reading a story to a cluster of young children, who gaze in open-mouthed amazement at her physical and verbal dramatisation of the tale, creating magic before their eyes. The recipient of numerous prestigious South African and international awards, not only for her writing, but also for her promotion of the isiXhosa language and her humanitarian contribution, one that is particularly meaningful to her is the Order of Ikhamanga in Bronze, which was conferred on her by the State President in 2011. Down-to-earth, without a grain of pretentiousness, she doesn’t actually remember how many books she’s written. A quick glance at Google shows why – the list is long, and diverse. It includes a memoir, several collections of short stories, a biography, two play scripts, novellas, a ‘how to’ book (Teach yourself Xhosa), a volume of poetry and numerous children’s books. And she’s still at it… presently holed up in Hermanus, as it happens. Even more multi-faceted than her literary output, is her remarkable life story. Born into poverty in the rural Transkei, the oldest of eight children, she later moved with her family to an equally impoverished environment in Gugulethu, Cape Town. Falling pregnant, she was unable to complete her schooling and two more babies later, when her husband left her, she was forced to take a job as a domestic worker to support herself and the children. But blessed with a spirit of iron determination, she completed her secondary education by correspondence and obtained her first degree, also by correspondence, through UNISA, all of this against the backdrop of the restrictions and humiliations of the apartheid regime. Working as a teacher and social

Writer Sindiwe Magona reads one of her books to an awestruck group of children at the Enlighten Education Trust which she visits once a week. PHOTO: Taylum Meyer worker, she was able to obtain a scholarship to study for a Master’s degree in Social Work at Columbia University in New York. With apartheid at its height, she had no wish to return to the madness of South Africa after she had completed her studies and was delighted to be offered a job at the United Nations Headquarters, where she worked in various capacities for the next 20 years. However, her longing for South Africa remained undiminished and she refused to take American citizenship. When she retired from the UN, she decided the time had come to go home. The remarkable life Sindiwe Magona has led informs not only her body of literary work, but her philosophical view of the world. Although she remains actively involved in many projects in this country, her primary focus is on the continued subjugation of women and access to high-quality education for our children. Having reached her mid-seventies, a subject that occupies her thoughts these days, she says, is the notion of longevity and the purpose of living a long life. “We don’t take this wonderful gift we have been given

seriously,” she muses. “We have been made stewards of life on earth and we behave so carelessly – just look at the harm we cause every day. Look at the fire at Betty’s Bay!” She says she is grateful for having gained a very special insight. “When I was young, I was filled with anger, but somehow I overcame the anger and stumbled upon the understanding that we are all architects of our own lives. It doesn’t matter what you have to start with, it’s up to you what you do with it. When you have found direction in your life, you can see even serious setbacks as stepping stones. “When my husband abandoned me, it felt like the worst thing that could befall me. But just think, if it hadn’t happened, I probably wouldn’t still be around; I would probably be dead by now. In poverty, there is no middle age, especially if you have been treated as no more than a breeding machine; there is the glowing hope of youth, and by the time you reach 40, there is old age and then death.” A mantra she returns to again and again in her conversation is respect:

respect for yourself, respect for others and respect for the environment. How can you say you love someone, she wonders, if you keep them in bondage and do not allow them to be their own person? She recounts two anecdotes: one of a young woman who tells her husband she would like to go back to school to improve her qualifications. He says, if you do that, you can leave and go back to your mother; I no longer want you. The other young woman says exactly the same thing to her husband. He says, fine, I will support you as much as I can. However, when he tells his friends, they say, you’ll see, when she’s finished studying, she will leave you. His response to them is, well, maybe, but I will know my children will never want for anything. His wife is now an attorney and they are still happily married. She is equally vehement about parents who don’t prepare their children for the possibilities that life can offer them, even, and perhaps especially, if they are born into poverty. “We do not have to be victims of our reproductive organs,” she argues. “There is no longer the excuse of accidental

When it comes to the importance to children of a good education, there is no stopping Sindiwe. She says that of all the jobs she has ever done, teaching is the one she enjoyed the most. “What an honour,” she says, “to be a co-creator of a child’s life for one whole year, to be able to take their hand and lead them on to become the best person they can be. It’s all there; we have everything we need to be that person, all we need is to be shown the way.” And words. Children should be read to in the womb, she believes. They should grow up playing with words, loving words, rolling them on the tongue and revelling in their meaning. And because parents living in poverty often don’t have the time or the ability to pass that love on to their children, that must be the role of the teachers. “In some Scandinavian countries, teachers have the highest status in society; it is they who will produce the engineers, the medical practitioners, the writers. Sadly, in this country, that is not the case. Teachers need better training and much support in their task.” And so it goes with Sindiwe, a passionate believer in living life to the full and to the end. She has a lot to say about this country’s future, too, and what it will take for all of us, black and white to heal and become one nation. She has a very low opinion of politicians and their empty promises. She believes that instead of shouting at one another, we should learn to talk and to listen and to roll up our sleeves. “Nobody is going anywhere; this beautiful country belongs to all of us and it can work for all of us, especially the poor. All we want is to live and flourish in peace, and the chance to live a life worth living.”

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Reasons why we love nature Writer Dr Anina Lee Whale Coast Conservation

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around us, or on what we are doing. No-one is judging us, or criticising or bullying us. Acknowledging our love for the living world does something that a library full of papers on sustainable development and ecosystem services cannot: it engages the imagination as well as the intellect – George Monbiot.

here are many reasons why humans love nature. For each one of us it will be different. We all commune with nature in our own way. We know this fact in two ways. We experience a change in ourselves as we go out into nature. And modern science is beginning to explain why this happens. It could be that the time pressure of getting things done disappears when we are trundling along a footpath or walking a mountain trail. For some of us the flowers and animals we see in the wild shift our everyday stresses into the far recesses of our minds. The rhythm of our footsteps is like a meditation, freeing the creative parts of our brains. Ideas bubble to the surface, without effort. We are disconnected from our daily responsibilities and chores. When we're in nature, we don't have to look in mirrors. Instead, we're either focused on the sights

We see a natural system in balance, unlike our own world of conflict and competitiveness, causing uncertainty and stress. A growing body of research is documenting the positive impacts of nature on human social, psychological, and emotional life. One hypothesis derived from evolutionary biologist E. O. Wilson’s “biophilia” theory suggests that there are evolutionary reasons people seek out nature experiences. We love nature because we evolved in it. We need it for our psychological well-being because it's in our DNA. A whole branch of research has come into existence, bringing with it experimental evidence and new terminology. It is called “eco-psychology”, and it recognises “Nature deficit disorder”. This is a set of negative impacts, especially among young people living in cities. The most important

consequences are depression and eating disorders. Over 100 studies have shown that being in nature, living near nature, or even viewing nature in paintings and videos can have positive impacts on our brains, bodies, feelings, thought processes, and social interactions. In particular, viewing nature seems to help us to cultivate greater openness, creativity, connection, generosity, and resilience. In other words, science suggests we may seek out nature not only for our physical survival, but also because it’s good for our social and personal well-being. Whatever the reason, it is clear that being in nature makes us

happy. Living in Hermanus makes us happy. We are never far from nature. Our views of the mountains are uplifting, wherever we are. The ever-changing sea is a few minutes away. There is a path along the cliffs on our coastline. A splendid unspoilt nature reserve embraces the town on both the mountain and the coastal side – offering 60 km of nature trails that take us to different worlds, right on our doorstep. This is why tourists love coming to Hermanus – for their mental health and sense of well-being. It is the reason why a nature reserve such as Fernkloof, which includes both

the the mountain and the cliff path, should be left to nature, unspoilt by “development”. Progress is measured by the speed at which we destroy the conditions that sustain life. – George Monbiot Come and express your love Whale Coast Conservation invites you to express the way nature makes you feel in a beach art creation. Join us on Valentine’s Day, 14 February at 17:30, to write your “love letters in the sand” on Mossel River Beach. Contact Anina on anina.wcc@gmail.com to book your spot.

BAMBI RESCUE FUND RECEIVES A BOOST Bernardus Groenewald of Overberg Wildfire Volunteers (OWV) recently handed over a cheque of R1 000 to Marileze Francis of the EberVet Vet Shop in Onrus as a contribution to the Bambi Rescue Fund. Initiated by EberVet’s Country Animal Clinic in Somerset West, which has been caring for the injured grysbokkie that was rescued from the devastating wildfire last month in Betty’s Bay, the Bambi Rescue Fund will be used to cover the cost of Bambi’s treatment. Bernardus founded OWV, a non-profit organisation, with partners Wayne Haman and Gina Greeff last year, in order to assist our local fire and rescue responders. “We saw that the resources of the Overberg District Municipality and Overstrand Municipality were stretched to maximum capacity due to the ongoing wildfires that devastate the region far and wide,” says Bernardus. Anyone can apply to become a member of OWV. No former training or experience is required (although it would be a bonus) as all training is provided in-house, ensuring that their members have the necessary skills and knowledge to be ready when called to action. Visit them on Facebook or overbergwildfirevolunteers.co.za or contact 071 403 4916. PHOTO: Hedda Mittner

Nature reserves reopen after recent fires The good news for nature lovers is that both the Kogelberg Nature Reserve and Harold Porter Botanical Garden are open to visitors after the devastating fires that ravaged the area. In Kogeberg both the scenic Palmiet River Trail of 10 km and the 22 km Palmiet River Valley mountain bike route are open. Unfortunately, some of the other routes within the 3 000-hectare property are currently not available to hikers. The Oudebosch Eco Cabins in the Kogelberg Nature Reserve, however, are open and available for bookings. The Harold Porter Botanical Garden continues to offer a tranquil environment for picnics and short walks. The Saturday parkrun is also back and offers participants free entry to the garden. On the first Tuesday of every month there is no admission fee for pensioners.

The Disa Kloof Waterfall is open to visitors but the Leopard’s Kloof Waterfall, Fynbos and Zigzag trails along with the Oudebosch trail which meanders between the Garden and the Kogelberg Nature Reserve are still closed. These temporary closures are in effect until further notice. Kogelberg Nature Reserve can be contacted on 087 288 0499. For accommodation and permit bookings phone 021 483 0190. Harold Porter Botanical Gardens can be contacted on 028 272 9311 or via email at harold.porter.nbg@sanbi.org.za. Visitors who are interested in hiking in the Hangklip-Kleinmond area can contact Hangklip-Kleinmond Tourism on 028 271 5657, Daleen Swart of the Kleinmond Hiking Club on 082 562 6375, Capetourino’s Klem Dunstan on 083 298 0654 or Conrad of Biosphere Breakaway on 083 532 5622.

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Be water-wise: make every drop count A lthough the Overstrand was blessed with some rain over the last few days, the water situation in the area remains a concern, due mainly to lower than normal rainfall during 2018. Based on rainfall records dating back to 1936, the long-term annual average for Hermanus is 620mm. However, in 2018 only 520mm was recorded, making it the fourth consecutive year in which recorded rainfall was significantly lower. Rainfall in the previous three years was recorded as: 2017 – 502mm, 2016 – 526mm and 2015 – 510mm.

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In addition to the dam water, the Preekstoel Water Treatment Plant on Rotary Way has 10 boreholes which are all in full operation. It is planned to drill an additional three boreholes this year, for which the procurement and environmental assessment processes are already in place. The municipality is also planning additional water source developments, including waste water

re-usage and sea water desalination. Private, residential boreholes do not affect those drilled by the municipality as they are generally drilled into the shallow, sandy aquifer and not the deep Peninsula aquifer. The municipality currently has Level 2 water restrictions in place and the first level of water-saving tariffs. This means even-numbered houses may water their gardens on Wednesdays for an hour only, and uneven-numbered houses on Tuesdays for an hour only. On these days no watering is allowed between 09:00 and 17:00. The washing of cars and hard surfaces with a hosepipe using municipal water is not allowed.

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Under the first level of water restrictions, tariffs for domestic water usage of up to 6 kl per month have not increased. However, anything over 6 kl per month has increased by 30%. The water tariff for all non-domestic use has increased by 30%. Restrictions and tariffs will only be lifted once the De Bos dam is 70% full.

In a recent statement, Mayor Dudley Coetzee applauded Hermanus residents for their water conservation efforts, but with February traditionally the hottest month of the year, homeowners are urged to continue implementing water-saving measures. According to a water report released by the municipality, the De Bos dam level at the end of the 2018 holiday season had dropped by 5.7%. At the same time in 2015, before the drought began, the dam level had dropped by 8.3%. On 22 January 2018 the De Bos dam was 52.0% full, and on 6 February 2019 it was 52.47% – a slight improvement.

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In addition to normal water-saving practices residents are encouraged to take a longer-term view on saving this scarce resource by investing in waterwise gardens. If you really want to decrease your water usage, do away with your lawn. You can either pave or use groundcover or artificial grass over the open area. It’s a great way to save on water and overall garden maintenance. A drought-resistant ground-cover is an efficient way to conserve water as it reduces evaporation. There are a number of plants you can use to create a ‘dry’ garden that are not necessarily succulents. Here are some ideas for low-maintenance and drought-resistant plants to get you started. Aptenia cordifolia is a hardy groundcover, ideal for retaining walls and dry patches of soil where other

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plants may struggle. With pinkish red flowers and bright green leaves, it spreads quickly and can cover a fairly large area in a short space of time. It is also a good stabilising plant for sloping sections of the garden where it will help prevent run-off. Dietes are ideal for mass planting and are frequently seen in gardens and public landscaped areas. They are hardy grass-like perennials with attractive flowers. There are various varieties, but the most commonly seen are Dietes grandiflora and Dietes bicolour. Once established, they require very little water or maintenance. Tulbaghia violacea (Wild Garlic) is one of the hardiest species and probably amongst the best-known drought-resistant plants available. It can survive extended dry spells as well as heavy rain, and is generally a low-maintenance plant, provided that it is used in a sunny to semi-shade position. It has a long flowering period (flowers are pinkish mauve) and is particularly cost-saving in that mature plants can easily be split and transplanted. Agapanthus praecox is not only one of the most popular plants in South

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Agapanthus praecox Africa but is also cultivated worldwide. It, too, can be split. The miniature version is great for brightening up areas with tall shrubs in the background. This evergreen plant will provide colour throughout the year, with blue or white flowers during the summer flowering season. It is low maintenance. Dymondia margaretae is one of those groundcovers you can have fun with, since it works well between pavers and as a lawn replacement. You can also use it to fill a gap near the front of a bed. Its grey-green foliage and yellow flowers bring extra colour and texture to your garden. It is very low growing and although it requires a certain amount of water to establish itself, once established it is low maintenance. It is ideal for areas where home-owners want to replace lawn with a water-wise solution. Have fun with your water-wise garden by using rocks to create garden artworks, for example, or even supporting local artists who sell models of animals made from wire or metal. In this way, you can be creative while saving. – Tweet Gainsborough-Waring

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Hermanus Oncology honours cancer survivors Writer & Photographer Hedda Mittner

he Hermanus Oncology Centre celebrated its second birthday with a Survivor Day function in the Sandbaai Hall on Saturday, 9 February. Attended by dozens of cancer survivors, including patients still receiving treatment, this heart-warming event was a celebration of life and the triumph of the human spirit. “You are at your toughest and bravest when facing this life-threatening challenge,” said Dr John Duminy, the head of Hermanus Oncology, who went on to praise the perseverance, resilience and determination of his patients. “I often underestimate your strength and your courage overwhelms and inspires me. Thank you for trusting us and allowing us to go on this journey with you – it is a privilege.” Dr Duminy emphasised that cancer was no longer necessarily a death sentence and that today, 70% of cancer patients survive for five years and longer. Many are completely cured. More importantly, being faced with adversity often leads to personal growth, because it is only through adversity that we learn what is truly possible. That was also the message from guest speaker, Lize van der Walt, who shared her experiences after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013. She said she not only had to endure surgery, chemotherapy and radiation but “I was also fighting depression, anxiety, sleepless nights, lethargy, chemo brain… Cancer is not for sissies.” She survived, said Lize, by staying

Bianca Blanc performed at the Survivor Day function. focused and embracing each day as a gift. “I started to look at life differently and realised that I had to change the frantic rush of my own life. I learnt patience, acceptance, compassion. I learnt to trust in God and to truly appreciate the unconditional love of my friends and family.”

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Those who attended the Survivor Day were also treated to a dance performance by four learners from Hermanus High School, which was presented by the Calma Foundation, a support group for people whose lives have been impacted by cancer. Next up was a soulful performance by Bianca Blanc, who had quite a busy day – she went straight from the function to Whale Coast FM for an interview, followed by a show that evening at Soul Café.

Headed by Dr Duminy, who has now been joined by Dr Marli Groenewald, the Oncology Centre plays an important role in the lives of thousands of cancer patients, providing cutting edge treatment for communities in the Overberg area, from Greater Hermanus to Barrydale, Swellendam, Heidelberg and Bredasdorp. Previously, these patients had to travel over the mountain to Somerset West or Cape Town for oncology treatment, but are now able to receive both chemotherapy and radiation treatment right here at the Oncology Centre in Hermanus.

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hether you talk Airbnb, Booking.com, Lekkeslaap or any of the plethora of online portals for short-term rentals, one aspect that should never be compromised is the minimum standards of hosting, accommodation and amenities. This needs to be the starting point for anyone considering short-term letting and particularly if you intend to build up a track record of repeat bookings and top score reviews and ratings. Many people who list their properties are not even aware of the standards expected from the likes of Airbnb and seek purely to earn an income for the least amount of effort and expense. They are also not aware of the importance of the rating/re-

view system and the potential impact thereof. Serious hosts will ensure that everything from their responsiveness, communications and pre-arrival actions are impeccable and that the entire guest experience from arrival to departure is one which the guests will remember and recommend to future guests. Many ‘super’ hosts in the Overstrand can proudly boast regular repeat bookings, whilst in many cases with ‘occasional’ hosts it will be a once-off booking. In trying to reach out to international tourists, these standards need to be right up there with their expectations from previous global travel experiences. Whilst each online booking website has its own recommended standards, these are based on a wide range of factors such as price, value for money, cleanliness, communication, quality of furnishings, amenities and many more. So it’s not just a case of putting your accommodation online without

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There are currently 35 performance art students in the Art Club at Qhayiya Secondary School. With them are Lwando Kilani (left), Mandisi Madolo (right) and Joel Martins (second from right) – the locals from the community who are teaching the students in the club. Absent: Spiwo Mlanjana and Ayanda Qonya.

Qhayiya shines spotlight on performance art Writer & Photographer Taylum Meyer

erformance art is described (according to Merriam Webster) as a “non-traditional art form with political or topical themes that typically feature a live presentation to an audience or onlookers (as on a street) and draws on such arts as acting, poetry, music, dance or painting.”

talents of their performing arts students. Geography teacher at Qhayiya, Mandisi Madolo, says that the problem they had in the past was that the attendance rate of the students was not consistent or very low, as the students preferred to leave straight after school.

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Family fun at Twilight Run MY SPORT Southern Charter Classic finale held in Hermanus The annual Twilight Family Fun Run, now in its fourth year, took place on Friday evening, 8 February. This fundraiser, coordinated by Christa-Marie van Schoor, has become one of Hermanus High School’s most popular fundraising events.

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he final leg of the prestigious Southern Charter Classic took place at the Hermanus Yacht Club over the weekend of 9 – 10 February and drew a large entry of boats from the Western Cape. A total of 101 boats were entered in the different classes which included Sonnet, Lazer, 420, Optimist, RS Tera Sport, Hobie and Mirror. Southern Charter Wealth Management has been the title sponsor for the past seven years and the sport of sailing is synonymous with the ethos of the company, embracing the necessity of teamwork, consistent performance and managing risk. The father and son team, Mark and Sebastian Thompson are at the helm of Southern Charter's involvement. Mark is the founder and owner of Southern Charter, while Sebastian has the responsibility for organising and marketing the event via his company, Get Outside. The Hermanus regatta was the finale in a series of three, with the previous events held at Zeekoevlei Yacht Club and Theewaterskloof Sports

Club. A total of 134 ‘yachties’ sailed in various classes, with fierce competition from many accomplished sailors. Unfortunately the weather was not ideal for sailing due to light winds over the weekend. Sunny skies and a light wind prevailed on Saturday but Sunday brought some light rain and virtually no wind, curtailing the competition. This did not prevent these sailors from enjoying the camaraderie and hospitality provided by our yacht club.

The 5 km course started at the Country Market, where participants followed a carefully mapped circular route that meandered through the beautiful Hermanus Golf Course, finishing again at the Country Market. Among the 600 entries were people of all ages, from babies in prams to over-seventies’. Luhann van Dyk, a grade 11 learner at Hermanus High, won in a time of 20.3 minutes, and each runner received a participation medal.

The Country Market opened that evening especially for the participants to enjoy cold beer, wine, food and live entertainment before and after the run, with the stall holders contributing a share of their takings. The funds raised by this event go towards the upliftment and development of facilities at the high school for the benefit of the learners. Hermanus High School would like to thank Liza van Coppenhagen for her loyal support and participation, Coca-Cola and SEEFF for their sponsorships, and the Hermanus Traffic Department, Pegasus Security and EMR for their assistance in ensuring a safe and enjoyable event. PHOTOS: Taylum Meyer

Among the category winners were: Sonnet: Rick and Helen Nankin Lazer - 4 .7: Tristan Tomlinson Lazer – Radial: Sarah-Jane Beary Lazer – Standard: Alistair Keypel 420: Matt Ashwell (Rivaldo, crew) Optimist: Sean Kavanagh RS Tera Sport: Oliver Holden RS Tera Pro: Rhys Whitfield Mirror: Heinie Wentzel (Sisseko & Mtsheofenie, crew) Hobie 16: Duncan and Gabriela Ross Well done to the Hermanus Yacht Club and the volunteers who ensured the success of the regatta and the reputation of our yacht club as a favourite destination for the yachting fraternity.

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Yiasoumi Charitou from Paul Roos (far left) did the fun run with his friends from Hermanus High school Leo Clifford, Sebastian Kunz, Lilitha Hlazo, Luke Romburgh, Sam Raven and Dajoon Kim.

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By Julian Shaw

reetings to you all once more; I hope you all survived the heat of last week. Wow, Thursday was a scorcher! We had 80 members of the Royal and Ancient here, nearly 40 from overseas, fresh off the plane, so you can imagine how they struggled with that heat. Anyway, we seem to be back to more normal, mid-twenties temperatures again – much more comfortable. Congratulations to our Pro Shop staff Now here’s something worth talking about, nay, shouting about! We all know how queues can form in any shop when you are running a little late; it happens to everyone, and people do get a little uptight, especially if someone at the front of the queue is arguing the toss about times or rates. Well, we in the shop are watched extremely closely by the club admin staff and we take great pride in getting things right. Many clubs are not so meticulous and let people pay any old rate as long as it gets the queues moving quickly along. Well, have a little look at the official communique from GolfRSA below: “Six clubs registered more than 40 000 rounds of golf last year. Of those, four were 36-hole facilities and one was a 27-hole club. Country Club Johannesburg topped the overall list, with 66 691 recorded rounds. Westlake Golf Club headed the list of 18-hole facilities, with 41 618

Scores at a glance SATURDAY ALL TOGETHER 3 FEBRUARY South Course (Green) 10 – 27 1st – Albert Streicher & Wendell Meiring 44 c/i 2nd – Jake White & Shaun Smith 44 c/o North Course (Blue) 1 – 9 and 19 - 27 1st – Petro Streicher & Neels van Niekerk 46 2nd – Johan Stander & Francois Hooneberg 45 c/i East Course (Red) 1 - 18 1st – Kevin Middleton & Brian Burnett 45 c/i 2nd – Etienne Rossouw & Reinhard Buhr 45 c/o Best gross Louis Bester 69 The attendance draw was sponsored by Sterling Renault, fellow member Gerrie du Plooy and was won by Shirley Middlemost. LADIES’ TUESDAY 5 FEBRUARY Medal and putts 61 players Winner of the silver division for both gross and nett was Lynne Behagg on 72 gross 71 nett. Winner of the bronze division also both gross and nett was Chris Tyley 93 gross and 72 nett. MEN’S WEDNESDAY 6 FEBRUARY Individual medal and stableford 118 players Winners A division – Jacques Retief 70 nett B division – Gert Keuler 69 nett C division – Deon Muller 38 points Winner on a count out for best gross and the monthly medal was Adrian Kuiper 76

The proud staff of the Hermanus Golf Club Pro Shop: Selora Poole, Theresa Alexander, Quintin van den Berg, Sandile Booi, Heloise Sarelse , Julian Shaw and George Saureman. recorded rounds, followed by Clovelly Country Club.

some water; well, last week we had precisely that happen.

“A tip of the cap to Hermanus Golf Club, which topped the Registered Rounds Percentage, with a brilliant score of 91.39%. In second spot was Camelot Country Club in KZN (89.02%) and Mossel Bay Golf Club was third on 88.84%.”

From what I hear, a visitor rented a trolley and went to play. (The trick with the trolleys we rent is to get the catch button on the bottom and secure; a few people however do get this wrong and turn it upside down.)

For those still a little in the dark, it means we registered more people correctly through our shop than any other club in the country. From me to my staff, huge congratulations! The tale of the run-away trolley We have all heard the golfers’ urban myth about the trolley running away from its owner and ending up in

Anyway, the intrepid golfer who was on our 13th, pushed the trolley down by the green… and ended up with the handle in his hand and the trolley running towards one of our dams. Splosh! In it goes. Luckily, Mark Pnematicatos, one of our greens’ super-heroes, was on hand to fish them out and dry them off. No harm done, just a little dented pride!

Mark Pnematicatos going after the run-away trolley which rolled into the water.

OVERSTRAND MUNISIPALITEIT ERF 5673, SESDESTRAAT 288, VOËLKLIP, HERMANUS, OVERSTRAND MUNISIPALE AREA: AANSOEK OM OPHEFFING VAN BEPERKENDE TITELAKTEVOORWAARDES, ONDERVERDELING EN AFWYKING: PLAN ACTIVE STADSBEPLANNERS NAMENS CROUX STEEL MERCHANTS PTY LTD

OVERSTRAND MUNICIPALITY ERF 5673, 288 SIXTH STREET, VOËLKLIP, HERMANUS, OVERSTRAND MUNICIPAL AREA: APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF RESTRICTIVE TITLE DEED CONDITIONS, SUBDIVISION AND DEPARTURE: PLAN ACTIVE ON BEHALF OF CROUX STEEL MERCHANTS PTY LTD

UMASIPALA WASE-OVERSTRAND ISIZA ESINGU-ERF 5673, 288 SIXTH STREET, VOËLKLIP, HERMANUS, KUMASIPALA WOMMANDLA WASE-OVERSTRAND: NGESICELO SOKUSHENXISWA KWEEMEKO EZIYIMIQOBO KWITAYITILE YOBUNINI, UKUCANDA KWAKHONA NOKWAHLULA-HLULA: NGABAKWAPLAN ACTIVE EGAMENI LIKACROUX STEEL MERCHANTS PTY LTD

Kennis word hiermee gegee ingevolge Artikels 47 en 48 van die Overstrand Munisipaliteit Verordening vir Munisipale Grondgebruikbeplanning, 2015 (Verordening) dat die volgende aansoek ontvang is:

Notice is hereby given in terms of Sections 47 and 48 of the Overstrand By-law on Municipal Land Use Planning, 2015 (By-Law) that the following application has been received:

Kukhutshwe isaziso ngokwemiba yeSolotya lama-47 nama-48 Omthethwana kaMasipala wase-Overstrand NgeziCwangciso Zokusetyenziswa koMhlaba kaMasipala ku2015 (Umthethwana) kulandelwa isicelo esifunyenweyo:

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Application in terms of Section 16.(2)(f) of the By-Law for the removal of restrictive title deed conditions as contained in the title deed of Erf 5673, Hermanus in order to subdivide the property into two portions, as well as to accommodate a pergola that encroach the northern street building line up to the erf boundary;

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Isieclo esifakwe ngokwemiba yeSolotya lama e16.(2)(f) oMthethwana ngokushenxiswa kweemeko eziyimiqobo eziqulathwe kwitayitile yobunini yesiza esingu-Erf 5673, eHermanus ukuze sahlulwe-hlulwe sibe zizabelo ezibini, kunye nokulungiselela indawo yokwenza umthunzi phandle ephumela kwicala eliphezulu lesitrato somgca olungqameko lomgca wesakhiwo esingumda wesiza;

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Application in terms of Section 16.(2)(d) of the By-Law for the subdivision of Erf 5673, Hermanus into two portions, namely Portion A ±495m² in extent and the Remainder ±495m² in extent;

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Ukufaka isicelo ngokwemiba yeSolotya le16.(2)(d) loMthethwana wokucanda kwakhona nokwahlula-hlula iSiza esinguErf 5673, eHermanus sibe zizahlulo, ezibizwa ngeSabelo A ±495m² ngokwexesha kunye neNtsalela ye±495m²;

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Application for departure in terms of Section 16.(2)(b) of the By-Law, applicable to Erf 5673, Hermanus, in order to accommodate a pergola that encroach the 4m northern street building line up to the street boundary and the 2m eastern lateral building line up to the lateral boundary.

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Ukufaka isicelo sokucanda kwakhona nokwahlula-hlula ngokwemiba yeSolotya le16.(2)(b) loMthethwana osebenza kwisiza esingu-Erf 5673, Hermanus, ukuze ibonelele indawo yokwenza umthunzi esingenela umgca wesakhiwo esingentla kwiimitha ezi-4m kumgca wesakhiwo ongumda osisistrato esimelene nesakhiwo ngeemitha ezimbini-(2) kumda ongqamene nsakhiwo kwicala elsiempuma.

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Aansoek ingevolge Artikel 16.(2)(f) van die Verordening om opheffing van beperkende titelaktevoorwaardes soos vervat in die titelakte van Erf 5673, Hermanus ten einde die eiendom in twee gedeeltes te onderverdeel, asook ‘n pergola wat die noordelike straatboulyn van die eiendom tot op die straatgrens oorskry, te akkommodeer;

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Aansoek ingevolge Artikel 16.(2)(d) van die Verordening vir die onderverdeling van Erf 5673, Hermanus in twee gedeeltes, naamlik Gedeelte A ±495m² groot en die Restant ±495m² groot;

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Aansoek om afwyking ingevolge Artikel 16.(2)(b) van die Verordening, van toepassing op Erf 5673, Hermanus, ten einde ‘n pergola wat die 4m noordelike straatboulyn tot op die straatgrens oorskry en die 2m oostelike laterale boulyn tot op die lateral grens oorskry, te akkommodeer.

Volle besonderhede rakende die voorstel is beskikbaar vir inspeksie gedurende weeksdae tussen 08:00 en 16:30 by die Departement: Stadsbeplanning, Patersonstraat 16, Hermanus

Full details regarding the proposal are available for inspection during weekdays between 08:00 and 16:30 at the Department : Town Planning at 16 Paterson Street, Hermanus.

Enige kommentaar op die voorstel moet skriftelik ingevolge die bepalings van Artikels 51 en 52 van die Verordening ingedien word en die Munisipaliteit (Patersonstraat 16, Hermanus / (f) 028 313 2093 / aconradie@overstrand.gov.za) bereik voor of op 22 Maart 2019 met u naam, adres en kontakbesonderhede, belang in die aansoek sowel as die redes vir kommentaar. Telefoniese navrae kan gerig word aan Mnr. H Boshoff by 028 313 8900. Die Munisipaliteit mag weier om kommentare te aanvaar na die sluitingsdatum. Enige persoon wat nie kan lees of skryf nie kan die Departement Stadsbeplanning besoek waar hul deur ‘n munisipale amptenaar bygestaan sal word ten einde hul kommentaar te formuleer.

Any written comments must be submitted in accordance with the provisions of Sections 51 and 52 of the By-Law and reach the Municipality (16 Paterson Street, Hermanus / (f) 028 313 2093 / aconradie@overstrand.gov.za) on or before 22 March 2019 quoting your name, address and contact details, interest in the application and reasons for comment. Telephonic enquiries can be made to Mr. H Boshoff at 028 313 8900. The Municipality may refuse to accept comment received after the closing date. Any person who cannot read or write may visit the Town Planning Department where a Municipal official will assist them to formulate their comment.

Munisipale Bestuurder, Overstrand Munisipaliteit, Posbus 20, HERMANUS, 7200 Munisipale Kennisgewing Nr. 19/2019

Municipal Manager, Overstrand Municipality, P.O. Box 20, HERMANUS, 7200 Municipal Notice No. 19/2019

Iinkcukacha ezihambelana nesi siphakamiso siyafumaneka ukuze sihlolwe phakathi evekini phakathi kwentsimbi ye08:00 ukuya kweye16:30 kwiSebe: Isicwangciso seDolophu kwa16 ePaterson Street, Hermanus. Naziphina izimvo ezibhaliweyo zingafakwa ngokwezibonelelo zamaSolotya ama-51 nama-52 Omthethwana kaMasipala(16 Paterson Street, Hermanus / (f) 028 313 2093 / (e) aconradie@overstrand.gov.za) ngoLwesihalnu okanye ngaphambi koLwesihlanu umhla wama-22 uMatshi (EyoKwindla) 2019, uchaze igama lakho, idilesi, iinkcukacha ofumaneka kuzo, umdla wakho kwesi sicelo kunye nezizathu zokuhlomla. Imibuzo ngefowuni ingasiwa kuMcwangcisi weDolophu, uMnu. H Boshoff at 028 313 8900. UMasipala angala ukwamkela izimvo ezifunyenwe emva kosuku lokuvala. Nabani na ongakwazi ukufunda okanye ukubhala angaya kwiSebe Lokucwangcisa iDolophu apho igosa likamasipala liza kubanceda bafake uluvo lwabo ngokusemthethweni. UMlawuli kaMasipala, waseOverstrand Municipality, P.O. Box 20, HERMANUS, 7200 Inothisi kaMasipala No. 19/2019

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MY SCHOOL South Boland trials at Hermanus High The South Boland athletics trials took place at Hermanus High School’s sports grounds on Saturday 9 February. The zonal trials were held the week before in Grabouw where each of the schools’ best athletes were identified to compete in the South Boland trials. At this event on Saturday, the top athletes from each school were chosen to compete in the Boland Athletics High School Championships in the Dal Josaphat Stadium in Paarl from 22 - 23 February. The field and track events include running, hurdles, shot put, discus, javelin, long jump and high jump. Well done to the following Hermanus High learners who were selected: Adriano Prag, Anrie van Niekerk, Caytlin Otto, Celino Petersen, Connor van Tonder, Daniel Hanekom, Donovan Brink, Elana Coetzee, Enya Zipfel, Gené Cornelius, Janika Kruger, Joshua Cloete, Jumile Lucas, Karli-Mari Geldenhuys, Landre Bothma, Leanie Joubert, Lucien Louw, Mari Carstens, Marisca Stipp, Matthew Clayden, Megan Kruger, Mikayla Martinengo, Monique Hugo, Nicolé Theart, Niveena Jantjies, Shavai Mabinda, Tanner van Tonder and Werner van Niekerk. PHOTOS: Taylum Meyer and Mitch Scholtz

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Emma Kahts participated in the U17 girls 100m, securing third place for Hermanus High School. Lucien Louw from Hermanus High came first in the boys U14 100m race.

RIGHT: Mari Carstens from Hermanus High School came first in girls U19 shot put. She also came very close to beating the existing record. FAR-RIGHT: Donovan Brink came first in the boys U17 3 000m.

Paula Richards from Curro Hermanus showed her skill in the girls U15 long jump. Her fellow learners Faizel Bredenkamp, Lané Venter and Anne Lourens will also be going to the Boland Championships at the end of February.

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