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Keep on saving water Writer De Waal Steyn

he generous rainfall in the region during March and April has not led to a noticeable change in the level of the De Bos Dam, Hermanus’ main water supply. According to statistics supplied by the South African National Space Agency (SANSA), a total of 94.6 mm of rain fell in Hermanus in March, compared to a 72-year average of 32.7 mm. Johan Montgomery, viticulturist at Hamilton Russell Vineyards, said a total of 41.2 mm fell in the area in April. “Although the rainfall for the last two months looks good on paper, reality paints a different picture. Most of the rainfall measured was from light showers with very little or no follow-up rain. Because of the dry ground there was virtually no runoff into the streams and dams that supply the De Bos Dam,” said Johan. He said rainfall of more than 12 mm at a time, with generous follow-up rain is what is needed to break the dry cycle.

Two concerts featuring the largest orchestras yet on a FynArts stage will be coming to Hermanus this year. One of them is Olé – Spanish Spectacular which takes place on Saturday 8 June at Curro Hermanus. A minimum of eight dancers and an orchestra of 41 musicians will present a feast for the ears and eyes under the baton of Richard Cock.

According to the municipality, the De Bos Dam is 41,9% full, compared to 39% at the end of April 2018. “During March 70% of the water used in the greater Hermanus area came from the De Bos Dam and 30% from bore holes. We expect the level of the dam to bottom out at 39 % by the end of May before it starts to recover from the expected winter rains. Although we are slightly better off than this year last year, residents are still encouraged to limit their water usage until the dam is at least 80% full,” said Hanré Blignaut, Deputy Director of Infrastructure and Planning.

Statistics show that while Hermanus received an average annual rainfall of 606 mm over the last 72 years, rainfall for the last three years has been below that. In 2016 an average of 539 mm was recorded, with 524 mm in 2017 and 519 in 2018. The last time we received rainfall above the average was in 2015 with an average of 808 mm. In January this year a total of 20.5 mm was recorded versus an average of 25.4 and in February 15.8 mm was recorded compared to an average of 29.2 mm. March saw the most rainfall since 1989 when 122 mm fell, compared to this year’s 94.6 mm. The average rainfall for March is 32.7 mm. Level 2 water restrictions remain in force in the Greater Hermanus area. This means that gardens can only be watered one day per week for a maximum of one hour, before 09:00 or after 17:00. For residents with even numbers, it is Wednesdays only; and for residents with uneven numbers, it is Tuesdays only. Irrigation systems may be used, but only during the periods as stated above. Hose pipes may be used, but only for periods as stated above. Hosing down of paving and cement surfaces is not allowed. Vehicles may only be washed using a bucket. Other dams in the Overstrand area are at satisfactory levels. The Buffels River Dam that supplies Rooi-Els, Pringle Bay and Betty’s Bay is 100% full, the Kraaibos Dam in Gansbaai stands at 78.2% and the Pearly Beach dams at 79.4%. Kleinmond gets water directly from the Palmiet River. The level of the river is satisfactory. Stanford, Baardskeerdersbos and Buffeljagsbaai get their water from boreholes.

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Gas and smoke still a threat to Camphill School Writer Elaine Davie

early four months after devastating fires raged through several communities in the Overstrand, most people have shaken themselves free of the ash and begun to rebuild their lives. Not so Camphill School in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. After the miraculous survival of most of the buildings and the euphoria which followed, gradually another more sinister threat emerged. The fire had not been extinguished; it had gone underground and continued to smoulder. This had two disastrous effects: it was located in an unique palmiet wetland in and adjacent to the Onrus riverbed and if destroyed, it would have a devastating impact on the ecology of the region, including the quality of the water flowing into the estuary; and secondly, the smothering clouds of smoke and toxic gases emitted from the smoulder made it impossible from a health point of view, for the pupils and staff to return to the school. In the intervening months, environmental, wetland and fire-fighting specialists at municipal, provincial and national level have conducted numerous on-site tests and investigated a variety of options for the satisfactory resolution of the problem. Because of the extraordinarily high ground temperature, it became clear that this would be both a complicated and very dangerous intervention. While they were searching for an answer to this problem, urgent steps needed to be taken to prevent it from spreading either up or down the river system and destroying even more of the wetland.

the fire. According to Liezl de Villiers of the Environmental Section of the municipality, this organisation has been contracted for an estimated 50 days to complete the task. They will be using a technique never used in this country before, although it was developed by South African fire specialist Martin Bolton. It has been applied with success overseas, but it is not an exact science and it is difficult to know how long the process will take under these specific conditions. It is also impossible to know what fumes will be released once they start probing below the surface. Thermal imaging was done on site last week, but the comparative analysis against previous images is not yet available. However, it would appear that the news is not good. Apparently, the wetland could have been destroyed to a Camphill pupils at work in Sandbaai Hall where they have been since January but will be leavdepth of about 4 metres (a possible exacerbaing this week. tion of damage caused by earlier fires). From visual observation, it would also seem that thanks to measures the experts took earlier, the Peat fire statistics: is 18˚C; on the path next to the road 38˚C fire has been prevented from spreading up or was measured; further into the site 128˚C • The Peatland covers 33 ha and is estimated down the river, but it does seem to have spread was measure and temperatures at the to be 12 000 years old; sideways and now covers an area of about 9 ha. centre of the fire have been recorded at • The fire is burning in a 9 ha area which is 330˚C; covered with aliens; Liezl makes the point that the most urgent • The recent heavy rains have not succeeded • The peat is 7.25 m deep, although in the need is to douse the fire, so that Camphill in increasing the water table; central channel it is deeper; School can safely re-occupy its premises, • The depth of the fire varies because of the • The previous time the peatland burnt it but after that, the critically important and took 8 months, without intervention, beeroded state of that part of the wetland, time-consuming process of rehabilitating fore the fire was extinguished by rain; one of the peat ore sites measured heat at the wetland will have to begin. Although the 3.9 m under the ground; • Working on Fire have developed a ’spike’ municipality and Working on Fire are managtool which will drill a vertical hole into the • The ground above the fire fractured into ing the fire fighting exercise, when it comes to burning substructure. A pipe connected to honeycomb cracks with strong-smelling the rehabilitation process, there are many more a hose will be sunk and water pumped in gas consisting of sulphates, carbon dioxide players in the game – from the landowners, so that the peat can be flooded from the and methane seeping out; wetland and environmental specialists, to govbottom up. • The baseline soil temperature in the area ernment departments at national, provincial and local levels.

From an organisational point of view, something equally urgent had to done about the pupils’ education, and accommodation for the boarders and their support staff. Jeanne-Marie Botha, the school principal managed to negotiate the rental of the Sandbaai Hall for the children’s schooling and two houses to accommodate the boarders, house parents and volunteers. Whilst not ideal, the teachers and learners manfully adapted to the difficult circumstances and got on with the job. However, unexpectedly a crisis developed while Jeanne-Marie was in the UK attending a conference of the Association of Camphill Communities of the UK and Ireland with which the Hermanus School is affiliated. When she returned just before Easter, she was confronted with the news that the Sandbaai Hall would no longer be able to host the school – as from the beginning of May! Intellectually disabled children do not adapt easily to change or the disruption to their routine. There could be no question of their being able to return to the school premises where the air pollution had deteriorated even more, so where to go now with 60-odd children from age 6 to 18? The word was put out and shortly before going to print, we were informed by Jeanne-Marie that the School had been overwhelmed by the many churches and other facilities, like the Volmoed Retreat Centre and Bosko School which had offered them accommodation.

This will involve red tape galore and the navigation of numerous legal constraints. And then, of course, there’s the small matter of who will pay for this inordinately expensive process… One thing is certain – this will be a lengthy exercise (perhaps as long as a year, possibly longer). There is no doubt, though, that rehabilitation of this delicate eco-system must take place before it degrades even further. Its neglect will have long-term consequences both in terms of the quantity and quality of the water in the Onrus River (and ultimately the tourism potential of the area), but also on the survival of its finely balanced faunal and floral systems. Key to ensuring that the rehabilitation takes place in the shortest possible time frame is the sustained pressure that the local community can place on the authorities through letters of support and campaigns. The Onrus River Estuary Forum may be the most suitable organisation to rally such support, believes Liezl. As far as the dousing of the fire is concerned, this week will be critical. Only once the fire fighting team have probed the surface and started implementing their operational plan will they have an idea of whether it will work or not, and if so, how long it might take. The Village NEWS will continue to track and report on progress with this project and the successful relocation of the Camphill children.

She also wanted to express her gratitude to Franklin Hamman, Chairman of the Hermanus Old Boys’ Club who has been throwing himself body and soul into helping find suitable premises. They have until after the 1 May public holiday to decide on the best option and to undertake their second great trek. At roughly the same time as this crisis was erupting, Jeanne-Marie was informed by Working on Fire that 25 of their fire fighters would be moving into one of the boarding houses at the School to start work on dousing

Camphill children ‘thank you for the food we eat.’ PHOTOS: Taylum Meyer

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LET’S TALK Make your mark on 8 May and have your say By the time the next edition of The Village NEWS is distributed voting will be underway in what is one of the most important national elections since 1994.

Although this election will not inﬂuence the current status quo within our municipality, it will have a tangible inﬂuence on local politics from a national and provincial level.

Politics are always a very emotive subject and it is easier to sow division than unity during election campaigns.

Opinion polls in the run-up to this election make for interesting read as they show that the two main political rivals, the ANC and the DA, will both lose support at the ballot box.

Our towns have had their fair share of political upheavals during the last year and it is our hope that after the election the hatchets will be buried, and our elected representatives can get back to work for their communities.

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This means that smaller parties are gaining ground and it is expected that this will in turn have a material inﬂuence when local elections are held next. The validity of this will only

be known after the ﬁnal votes in this election have been counted. No matter what the outcome is, there are several truths that we as South Africans must face. Among them are the issues over expropriation of land, housing and service delivery, economic growth and social cohesion. In the Overstrand we are faced with our own unique challenges and it is our hope that both national and provincial governments will enable us to reach the goals that have been set in terms of economic growth, housing and land distribution.

For this to happen, petty party politics need to be set aside, and all elected representatives need to work together for the greater good of all. We cannot allow the work that has been done to date on the delivery of housing to be undone after the election. Therefore, no matter what your political persuasion is, ensure that on 8 May you cast your vote and make your voice heard. This is the good NEWS – Ed

Conspiracies: Alternate Facts or Inconvenient Truths?

By Murray Stewart

Oddly enough though, over the centuries, some of these alternate truths, thevillagemuze@gmail.com which were smugly sneered and snorted at, have turned out to be actual truths. Ignorance back then, like today, played a big part. Mention the term ‘conspiracy theory’ Astronomers were roasted for sugand most people roll their eyes gesting the earth was round. Others and sneer knowingly. Historically, were hung, drawn and quartered for we’ve been conditioned to associate proving that Mother Earth wasn’t conspiracies with eccentric skeptics, the centre of God’s Universe. Aargh! off-the-wall loonies, or a doubting Heresy! Thomas or two. Well folks, to avoid being stunned, please wear rubber So let’s stop assuming that a conspirgloves and gumboots if you continue acy theory is confined to the lunatic reading, because you might be in for fringes, because being labeled as a a few shocks. Don’t read this in the conspiracy theorist is the intellectual bath. equivalent of being branded a child molester. Think about it. A conspiracy consists of two or more people who – for Strangely enough, some folks still whatever reason – have different believe the Americans actually ideas to ‘conventional wisdom’. They landed on the moon. If you’re one of don’t float along with the current, them, you probably also believe that and have to swim upstream, so they crop circles were made by pranksters, sometimes end up drowning – or that the Illuminati/Masons control worse. Conspiracy theories are based the world’s finances, and that Elvis is on what America’s Angry Orange calls dead – but more about him later. You ‘alternate truths’. He told the whole no doubt also think The X-Files is pure world via TV not to believe what they fiction and that those biblical angels saw/read/heard in the media. It was guiding Moses/Enoch and others, a conspiracy designed to make him were not aliens. Huh? look bad, and only he knew the real facts – the alternate truths. Anyway, according to the Angry

Orange, this ridiculous ‘global warming’ theory is a hoax created by the Chinese. “How come it’s snowing if it’s meant to be getting hotter?” he asked foolishly during an unexpected snowstorm between rallies. “This fictitious nonsense about an increase in CO² emissions is just a lie to get us to stop drilling for oil and making America great again! What’s a little black smoke in the big blue sky? Have you seen how big the sky is? So big and so blue… very blue. So it’s a conspiracy, folks. It’s a hoax, and I should know. Believe me, I know more about climate change than anybody in America – maybe the world. Who knows?” So here we have the leader of the most influential country on earth, convinced that conspiracy theories can in fact be true. And why should we doubt Honest Donny? He is, after all, the most intelligent person he knows. But let’s move on. Despite hundreds of thousands of encounters across the world, conventional wisdom maintains that aliens are fictitious – just another conspiracy dreamed up by the media and over-enthusiastic

attention seekers. Well, Klippies Combrink from Heaven’s Valley has other ideas, and a photo as proof. While getting pleasantly drunk on his roof last Sunday night, he spotted two alien ‘greys’ in his barn. Leaping from the roof he grabbed his Polariod Instamatic and crept towards the barn. He only had one shot with the old camera, and the flash made a loud pop, which startled the greys. “Then the bliksems sommer fu… fu… fu.. verdwyned,” he stammered between burps. “In ‘n kits! Just vanished – poof! But I got a fu… fu… fu… foto before they went poof.” This he proudly brought to The Village NEWS, and copies are available from the editor for R3.81 including VAT. Anyway, no space left for the promised Elvis conspiracy, but he definitely didn’t drown in his own vomit as claimed. Although he’s getting on in years, he in fact lives near Calvinia, has learned some Afrikaans and sings backing vocals with the Klipwerf Boereorkes at raves, but more about that next time.

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Reply to Lamloch contention Rob Fryer, general manager of Whale Coast Conservation (WCC), a practising consultant, has not used the opportunity of engaging with me as owner of Kleinmond Wildlife Sanctuary (KWS) on the details of the initiative – or the management of game – that he has chosen to comment on, in his opinion piece published in The Village NEWS on 10 April 2019. Nor has Fryer applied himself to sound research to engage in dialogue that requires far more than reading the press. It may have assisted his credibility if facts relating to the project had been obtained. It seems to have been convenient to continue to deceive the public, like many of the so-called ‘concerned parties’ before him. Instead, it seems that Fryer has, like many other detractors, gleaned emotional propaganda from activist, sensationalist blogs and websites that are riddled with hearsay and emotive rumour. He has followed an uninformed populist view. Fryer’s background in conservation seems deeply lacking in wildlife matters and issues that fall far outside of his expertise in conservation. It will be enlightening to learn of his wildlife management experience, which seems to challenge the leaders in this field. The researchers and experts utilised by KWS include research and submissions by Ken Coetzee, an acknowledged leading authority on wildlife management in South Africa. The statement that the animals have been acquired through “commercial transactions” is naive. Where else do the animals come from? KWS would gladly receive wild animals free of charge. Fryer should perhaps enquire how many of our national parks raise funds through wildlife sales. These parks include most of our esteemed game reserves such as Umfolozi, managed by KZN Parks Board and Kruger National Park, which is managed by South African National Parks. Categorisation of any non-domesticated animal species is referred to as “a wild animal”, full stop. At KWS wild animals will forage; they will not be enclosed in camps. Fryer’s under-

standing of animal habituation is flawed. He states, “… habituated to a point that they are incapable of being returned to the wild”. Some birds and mammal species can be imprinted on and find it difficult to be reintroduced to the wild, but elephants are highly adaptable to changing environments. The statement “… animals that are not endemic to the Overstrand …” is ludicrous. Endemism relates to species only found in a limited area. African elephants are endemic to Sub-Saharan Africa. To partially demonstrate their adaptability, compare the vastly differing habitats of the Damaraland Desert in Namibia, Addo Park near Port Elizabeth, Kruger National Park and the elephants in the Abedare Forest in Kenya. If what Fryer meant was “indigenous”, elephants were observed in the area and specifically noted in Jan Van Riebeeck’s Journal in 1658. KWS habitat is perfectly suited to elephants. Fryer chose to negate the botanical and wildlife studies done on Lamloch by the experts, whose names are found on the supporting documents and were available to the public for some weeks before 10 April. Instead, he seems to follow the uninformed, distorted narrative of some ignorant, but possibly well-meaning, social media groups that have, instead, distributed a destructive narrative with their emotional lack of knowledge. Environmental Law relating to fencing and securing ”coastal public property” would surely also include everyone who has a seafront house or property in the Hermanus suburbs of Eastcliff or Voëlklip? Are their properties also public domain which may not be fenced? These areas are components of Fernkloof Nature Reserve. Fryer’s presumption that I have not done due diligence and fenced the private property, is wrong. If he had made the responsible effort to enquire, he would have discovered that the application for fencing was lodged with the Department of Environmental Affairs over three years ago, and it was approved. The development of a tented camp

built in a sensitive environment has been thoroughly considered. Research, planning and expertise have been employed so that it will be done in a responsible manner so as not to affect the watercourse. Apart from a conservation rationale, it makes no sense to build in a watercourse for many reasons – such as the danger of debris build-up during flooding and subsidence of the lodges, as light as they are, to name an obvious couple. The assumption that elephants trample is also incorrect. Horses trample; elephants walk selected paths year after year with soft and rounded soles. Towards the end of 2018 the Rooisand Horse Watch Group requested that we escort all the wild horses off Lamloch. These 22 horses, with their hard and sharp-edged hoofs and high activity levels, have had very little impact on the sensitive environment over the last 50 years. In my 20 years of experience with elephants and wildlife, elephants will have less impact than horses on the area. Fryer states that a suitably-qualified botanist/ecologist should carry out an assessment every two years. Our plan is that it will be done annually. Fryer’s insight into how to manage “the impact” is outrageous. Of course our team has thought about reducing elephant numbers if the effect is detrimental to the environment. Having invested a total of R5 million of capital so far in the war against aliens alone over the past four years, and Working for Water having invested another R3 million, which is quite apart from the expenditure for fences – and more to come for the tented camp etc, it is common sense that we are keen to protect our conservation investment in full. Another confrontational claim is Fryer’s attack on CapeNature, which he accuses of “arrogance of the highest order”. CapeNature is the legislated authority to deal with all environmental matters and employs experts in their respective fields to perform their mandated duties. I shall gladly share relevant information with legitimate and neutral parties or organisations. Craig Saunders, Kleinmond Wildlife Sanctuary

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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. Letters may be shortened and/or edited for clarity and style. Send your letters to letters@thevillagenews.co.za

Middle-ground decision could see an eco-friendly outcome I have read the opinion piece by Rob Fryer about the Lamloch Farm development proposal wherein he identifies two major areas of concern: Firstly the emotive issue of the exploitation of ‘wild animals’ held in captivity, and secondly the negative effects that the proposed development would have on the ecology of the site. Although he claims that the focus of his article is on the latter, he nevertheless writes some paragraphs on the former. Personally, I see little distinction between a ‘Wildlife Sanctuary’ and a ‘Game Farm’; both are areas where animals are held captive in relative security and can be observed by people who would not otherwise see them in their natural habitat. As to the moral dilemma and the semantics of whether the animals can be regarded as ‘wild animals’, that is a whole separate debate that I don’t want to get into here. Not that I don’t have a view, but doubtless so does everyone else. I am more interested in the environmental issues. I have lived at Arabella Country Estate for nearly 20 years and I have no doubt that there was serious opposition from the environmental lobby before this development became a reality. I am certainly aware of the fierce opposition that accompanied the subsequent Phase Two application, and the hoops that any developer would have to jump through to pursue this. It seems to me that responsible developers more often than not become custodians of the environment, and even enhance what is otherwise of little value. This, I believe, is certainly true of Arabella. The Bot River Lagoon is in a sorry state, covered in parts with filamentous algae and often smelling quite foul, yet the environmentalists would have us believe that this is an

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important ecological asset. Correctly managed this no doubt is true, but the likelihood of this, given the economic priorities, is not great. Similarly, would it be better to do nothing with the Lamloch property and allow it to become progressively more infested with alien plant species and in the words of Rob Fryer, “risk destroying sensitive and endangered ecosystems critical to the endemic fauna and flora”? That has a terrifying ring about it, but in the 20 years I have been driving past it, this piece of land has contributed little to my enjoyment of the area. I would love to see animals gracing the landscape, whether indigenous or not. Maybe the type of interactive facility proposed would just be a whole lot better than a boring landscape of scrub fynbos and aliens. A man is proposing to spend a lot of money developing and enhancing the area to provide sanctuary to animals that might otherwise live in far worse places, if at all. He has done it quite successfully elsewhere, and there is no reason to believe that he is not a responsible environmentalist and lover of animals. He certainly isn’t doing it to make a quick buck. CapeNature is a responsible body and, personally, I am quite happy to accept the checks and balances that they impose when assessing an application such as this. Doubtless this debate will go on, and hopefully some middle ground will be found. Such that we can have a prestigious wildlife sanctuary/game farm on our doorstep that will give pleasure to locals and tourists - and won’t endanger the future of the planet. Dr Brian Slade

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YOUR OPINION

It’s time for Vision 2025 have to be developed to address the other pressing issues, such as the provision of land and housing.

By Phillip Parsons, philpars@telkomsa.net Over recent months, judging by the letters that have appeared in local newspapers, there appears to be a growing concern regarding the future of our town. This concern has been expressed by the business community via different forums, and much of the criticism has been directed at the municipality and ward councillors who appear, according to the letter writers, to be out of touch with the reality of what is happening on the ground because there is no shared vision for what is needed. Instead of bemoaning the present situation and suggesting piecemeal solutions, is it not time that all interested and affected parties sit around the table and craft a shared vision for Hermanus in 2025? For this to happen it requires a capable, objective and acceptable “champion” to head up the initiative, someone able to get buy-in from the business community, the municipality, elected officials and community representatives who wish to be part of this process. In anticipation of the emergence of such a champion, let me suggest what the final product might look like. Obviously, the ideas are my own, and do not represent the views of the parties that would need to participate in this process, but they serve to illustrate how the vision, the guiding principles and the action plan are interrelated. Vision 2025 would need to be based upon principles agreed to by all the role players, and in particular the municipality, in order to guide future planning and budget allocations. Nevertheless, based on some excellent letters to The Village NEWS over the past few months let me suggest some guiding principles that might inform the implementation of Hermanus Vision 2025. These guiding principles relate only to the future of the CBD. Other principles would

"We envisage Hermanus in 2025 as a model community: integrated across racial and social lines; safe for all citizens and visitors; sensitive and responsive to the needs of all who live in the region, especially the poor, the elderly, the vulnerable, and the business community; responsible in its care for and use of natural and financial resources.

Guiding Principles for the CBD for 2025 might include the following: • The CBD is recognised as the “heart” of Hermanus. If this is allowed to deteriorate the entire region will suffer irreparable harm. • The CBD needs to become a place where people live and interact, not just a shopping precinct. • Tourism is recognised and appreciated as one of the main “drivers” of the economy of the region. • Commercial properties in the CBD need to be upgraded to provide an attractive, co-ordinated environment that is highly sought after by businesses. • Safety and ease of access for pedestrians must be given priority. From these principles an agreed action plan that would inform all development and budgeting decisions, might include: • A moratorium on approving the rezoning of residential property to commercial. • A moratorium on approving any new commercial or retail build-

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ings in the region; no new minimalls. (These two actions would encourage commercial and retail activity to return to the CBD as the only available premises are there and would also encourage building owners in the CBD to improve the quality of their commercial and retail space.) Financial incentives (by way of rates rebates?) for landlords who convert unused commercial and retail space into residential apartments in order to bring more people back into the CBD. This could be applied retrospectively to residential accommodation that has already been converted to commercial stock. Improved, visible security, especially after working hours. Prioritising pedestrian access in the CBD to ensure there are wide, level pavements and easy transitions from one area to another. The provision of free parking (with a three-hour limit and wheel-clamping) in the CBD and surrounds. This might also require a short shuttle service from outlying parking areas to the CBD for shop owners and their staff, to encourage them not to park in the CBD. Improved signage in an attractive uniform style. An agreement amongst retail outlets to keep open longer as well as to open over weekends.

The above is meant to be illustrative, certainly not prescriptive, but it shows what could emerge from such a consultative and inclusive process, and how that vision would impact municipal planning and budget allocation. Every crisis presents an opportunity: an opportunity to do things differently, to move away from confrontation towards consensus and from criticism to cooperation. If there is a shared will this could be more than just a dream; it could become reality. Perhaps we start, as we did with Hermanus Siyakha, by gauging the level of public interest?

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Luvo Maranti and FynArts – a musical match made in heaven Mary Faure. The career path of a young graduate from Hermanus was changed after attending a masterclass in voice training at last year’s FynArts. Luvo Maranti, then a Human Resources intern at Abagold, attended the masterclass, presented by George Stevens, then acting head of the Opera School at the University of Cape Town. Luvo’s love of music and singing started as a young boy when he sang in the choir of the Old Apostolic Church in Port Elizabeth under the baton of his father, a composer of gospel music, as was his grandfather. While school presented no opportunities for singing, so Luvo joined the choir at Fort Hare University in the Eastern Cape town of Alice which took first place for four consecutive years at the annual eisteddfod of the South African Tertiary Institutions Choral Association (SATICA). After graduating with a degree in Human Resources in 2017, he applied to become an intern at Abagold. On his application he wrote that he loved music. It did not take Human Resources Director, Lou-Anne Lubbe, long to ask Luvo to conduct the Abagold Choir. At the masterclass George was so impressed with Luvo’s untrained voice that he offered to arrange for him to have an audition for the 2019 student intake for the Opera School. “Following the unexpected death of George shortly after FynArts, I was directed to a voice trainer at UCT who followed up on the audition date and agreed to provide one voice-training lesson for Luvo just before the audition – as George had promised he would do,” says FynArts Director

Singing for pleasure is one thing, but studying to become an opera singer was something completely different. Luvo’s parents were not happy and he dropped the idea. ”After all,” he said, “I live with them, and I respect their wishes. I am an obedient son.” However, once the date for the audition was set and his parents saw that a singing career was where his heart really lay, they relented and drove him to Cape Town for the audition. At the beginning of the year Luvo was accepted for an honours degree in Industrial Psychology and to study at the Opera School. With the encouragement of Lou-Anne to follow his heart and the support of his proud parents, Luvo’s dream has come true. He is a full-time foundation student at the prestigious Opera School, studying under Prof Virginia Davids. “She is a wonderful woman,” says Luvo. ”So kind and she helps me a lot.” Luvo speaks with excitement and determination about the long road ahead. But it is not easy. Funding is usually only granted once students have passed their first year. If anyone would like more information or is able to assist Luvo in any way, please contact Mary Faure on 084 600 7058. The seventh Hermanus FynArts will be held this year from 7 to 17 June. The full programme of exhibitions, music, theatre, dance, talks, workshops, demonstrations, tastings and children’s events is on hermanusfynarts.co.za. Tickets can be purchased online at webtickets. co.za or hermanusfynarts.co.za. Bookings can also be made at the Tourism Office in the Station Building or by calling 060 957 5371.

Luvo Maranti in front of the Abagold Choir.

Make room for a gala FynArts music weekend “Two concerts featuring the largest orchestras yet on a FynArts stage will be coming to Hermanus this year,” says Mary Faure, Festival Director of FynArts. Mostly Mozart on Friday 7 June, will bring two rising stars on the South African musical stage as well as two new solo instruments to the FynArts programme. Shannon Thebus (horn) and Cameron Williams (saxophone) will be accompanied by an orchestra of 25 musicians. If it was any larger, they would not all fit on the platform in the Dutch Reformed Church. Richard Cock already has to conduct from the pews. An even larger stage is needed for Olé – Spanish Spectacular on Saturday 8 June. Curro school hall will be the venue for this concert full of fire, colour and rousing

Spanish music. Bongani Khubeka, the award-winning baritone with a big stage presence, James Grace on his Spanish guitar, a minimum of eight dancers and an orchestra of 41 musicians will present a feast for the ears and eyes under the baton of Richard Cock. According to Mary on Friday 7 June, all 25 musicians will spend the night in Hermanus to rehearse and perform together with the balance of the Olé orchestra on the Saturday. “The Windsor Hotel and several guest houses have already generously sponsored rooms during the festival. However, we are still in need of accommodation for some of the musicians and we appeal to residents to assist by offering room for a musician for one night.” If you can help, please contact Mary on 084 600 7058 or admin@hermanusfynarts.co.za

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1 May 2019

THIS FRIDAY 5 - 8 PM Join us for this special chameleon Artwalk and silent auction in aid of Whale Coast Conservation’s Chameleon Project John Cowan, Rob Fryer, Caroline Davis, Anina Lee, Marion Zeegers, Sheraine van Wyk and Jean Faure at the preview of the chameleon exhibition held at Art Thirst on Friday evening. PHOTO: Hedda Mittner

Overwhelming response to Chameleon Art Project 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

Originals Gallery 083 259 8869 Lembu Gallery 028 313 2741 Studio G 072 730 4916 Rossouw Modern 028 313 2222 Gallery De Jongh Gelderblom 076 733 6936 Forty x 40 Gallery 028 313 2741 Malcolm Bowling Art 076 122 0218 Rossouw Modern SPACE 028 313 2222 Kunskantoor 082 879 2274 FynArts Gallery 060 957 5371 Geta Finlayson Art Studio 082 772 5949 The StArt 082 333 3354 Makiwa Gallery 062 182 2643 The Art Gallery 060 676 8652 Pure South 028 312 1899 Walker Bay Art Gallery 028 312 2928 Gallery 19 072 270 1883 Art Thirst 072 682 6590 Hermanus Art Circle 072 682 6590

You are invited to stroll through the village, savour a glass of local wine and enjoy the impressive range of art and craft on display. Hermanus First Fridays is our part of a worldwide initiative to make art and art galleries more accessible to the public. On the First Friday of each month all the central art galleries in Hermanus remain open until 8pm.

The chameleon rescue team at Whale Coast Conservation was both over-awed and deeply grateful for the support received for the Chameleon Art Fundraiser that kicked off on Friday 26 March when Leon Müller, of Art Thirst Gallery, hosted a ‘preview’ exhibition of chameleon art pieces.

give prior warning of the commencement of plot clearing so that a team can be mobilised to seek out chameleons that may be living there. Another part of the project is to find suitable alternative habitat for rescued chameleons. The habitat must have appropriate vegetation and food sources.

In full support of the project, the local art community donated over 40 works of art to be sold by silent auction. It was immensely gratifying to see how many people came to view the art and to participate in the silent auction, which will end at 20:00 during the Hermanus First Fridays Artwalk on 3 May. Each donated art piece will be exhibited at the various galleries participating in the project during the Artwalk.

Because their habitat is continuously shrinking, Cape Dwarf Chameleons are considered to be near-threatened. To find them is becoming a rare and precious treat. Imagine the delight of a Hermanus resident who, when recently trimming trees in the garden, found no fewer than six chameleons in the cut vegetation. Needless to say, they were safely returned to those trees. But sometimes the chameleons are not noticed and land up at the Hermanus transfer station in garden waste. So part of the chameleon project is for Sheraine (with permission from CapeNature and the municipality) to collect them on a regular basis and relocate the little dragons to a safer haven.

The excellent event was the brainchild of chameleon project photographer Marion Zeegers, enthusiastically supported by project leader Sheraine van Wyk. Yes, the project needs photographers. Every animal that’s relocated is photographed in detail. The pattern on the animal’s flank is unique for that animal. The team then regularly checks on the released animals and re-photographs them. “Identification of each recaptured chameleon can be used to assess their survival success,” says Sheraine. “This citizen-science project is a very important contribution to our understanding of chameleons and their survival potential.” All proceeds of the auction will support the continued rescue of chameleons that are at imminent risk – mainly due to construction of houses on the last remaining pieces of land on the coastal plain that was formerly their home. A part of the project is to interact with the municipal building department to

Whale Coast Conservation thanks the organisers and the participating galleries of the First Fridays Artwalk for their generous support. Now we need yours.

Whale Coast Conservation would like to thank the following supporters of the chameleon rescue project:

The Art Shop, Function Hire, Frames for Africa , The Windsor Hotel and La Pentola for hosting, Liz Coates for getting First Fridays on board, Daphne Bayer for introducing WCC to chameleons and all the Chameleon Rescue Project volunteers.

Artists: Terry Kobus; Catherine Brennon; Obert Jongwe; Ed Bredenkamp; Malcolm Bowling; Reinette Diago; Geta Findlayson; Andrée Bonthuys; Inge Zelewitz; Jeandre Mariner; Louise Hennigs; Christine Henderson; Erna Dry; Rika Senekal; Duncan Butchart; Sara Abbott; Leon Muller; Petrus Viljoen; Leanne Haworth.

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You can save a chameleon or two by participating in the First Fridays Artwalk on 3 May and adding your bid for your favourite artwork. Anyone who is not able to go and see the art first-hand can view the photos on the ‘Chameleon Art Auction’ Facebook page. Enter your bid (well above the starting price) on the comment line with a contact telephone number. Good luck.

Members of the Hermanus Art Circle: Adele Nortje; Val Wright; Maryna Visagie; Jean Faure; Deleen Landman; Adli Naude; Annie Stander; Mena Lourino; All the many children of Jeandre Mariners art group. The Intethe group C Hartwig; Amos Letsoalo; Lucy Stark Clark; Sarah Walters; Amy van den Bergh;

– Anina Lee Whale Coast Conservation

For the delicious eats: La Pentola; Dutchies; Lemon Butta; Fabios; Cattle Baron; Fusion; The Marine Hotel; Just Pure; Ocean Basket; Spar Gateway; The Windsor Hotel for a breakfast voucher. And for the brilliant wines: Creation; Wine Village; Bouchard Finlayson; Melanie From Jordan Wines; Sumaridge; Ataraxia. We are enormously grateful to Leon Müller of Art Thirst for hosting the preview, Patrick Chapman for his talk, Sheraine van Wyk for driving the whole chameleon project and Marion Zeegers who put the grand event together.

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A doorway to storybook adventures Writer Elaine Davie

ife would be much the poorer for many of us without books, especially if we were first introduced to them at an early age. Apart from the knowledge and the ideas and the mysteries and the people they have introduced us to, there is the sheer fun of playing with words, the music they make, the pictures they evoke, their form and shape and subtleties of meaning. And yet, as we know, there are thousands of children in this country who have been deprived of this joy. When life is a struggle for survival, books don’t feature anywhere on their list of priorities. When the Enlighten Education Trust was launched in 2002 on the initiative of retired businessman Henri Kuiper, its overriding aim was to improve the quality of education in our underprivileged communities. As the organisation began to implement programmes to upgrade teachers’ skills and to support pupils on their educational journey, it became clear that many of the schools were grossly under-resourced when it came to the availability of books and libraries. After fellow businessman, Alex Bury retired to Hermanus, he played an active role in community affairs. When he passed away in 2009, his wife, Elvia decided she would like to honour her husband’s memory in a way that would add value to the community and especially its children. Her choice fell on the Enlighten Education Trust. In consultation with its board and management, it was decided that a children’s library, accessible to all the children of Zwelihle and Mount Pleasant as well as communities further afield, would become a lasting legacy and at the same time, have a major impact on the quality of education in the area, enriching the lives of many children. A sizeable room was allocated to the project in the Enlighten building and amidst great excitement, the Alex Bury Children’s Library was opened in 2011, with beautiful shelving units lining the walls and stacked with 5 000 brand-new, specially-selected children’s books. Almost immediately, children from the

surrounding communities began to stream to the library in the afternoons after school and within one year, the premises were way too small to accommodate them all. With the assistance once again of Elvia Bury, together with the Sunshine Foundation, a completely separate, designed-for-purpose library arose next to the main Enlighten building, while the original facility was converted into a toy library.

asked his father to buy him books instead of sweets in the future. Grade 2 pupil, Thandeka had recently arrived from the Eastern Cape and could not speak a word of English. She was frustrated, aggressive and lacked selfconfidence. Every afternoon when her father dropped her at the library, one of the volunteers would help her with her homework and gradually she began to blossom. She is now fluent in English and is a class captain.

In September 2012 the new, sun-filled, child-friendly Alex Bury Community Library opened its doors and was instantly flooded with even more children. Membership is, of course, free but otherwise it operates in the same way as a normal library, under the benign management of Librarian Elmine Boonzaaier and her assistant Ziyanda Gova, a trained puppeteer. At last count it had 5 500 active child members. In less than eight years, the original 5 000 books has grown to over 13 500 and the library is at the heart of Enlighten’s wide range of educational programmes.

Over and above the transformative work done at the library itself, it has an invaluable outreach role. Its van currently visits approximately 1 500 children in 15 underprivileged ECD centres and three schools in the greater Overstrand region, with a selection of books and educational toys from the toy library run by Priscilla Stimela. They are each visited on a three-week rotational basis, when the previous books and toys are exchanged for a completely new set. From time to time, workshops are organised for the teachers to suggest how they can best use these valuable resources for the children’s benefit.

Together with the extensive array of fiction and non-fiction children’s books in English, Afrikaans and isiXhosa, there is a sizeable reference section, as well as a diverse choice of educational toys for the littlies. It is a relaxed, colourful space, with bean bags scattered around the carpet, together with small tables, ideal for puzzle-making, and conventional tables and chairs for the more serious readers and homework-doers. At first it attracted mainly primary school children, but lately more and more high school pupils are doing their school assignments there. Two committed volunteers are a godsend in this regard. The library is closely linked to Enlighten’s computer lab, where the former library assistant, Edwin Shumba, assists them with online research. He will also soon be re-launching his very successful chess club for library-goers. Elmine has countless anecdotes about the impact the facility has had on children’s lives; like the little boy who stuttered so badly that he struggled to make himself understood and who, since starting to play chess, now hardly stutters at all. Then, there was little Thulani who was having a major problem with reading. After regular sessions at the library, he

ABOVE: Librarian Elmine Boonzaaier (left) and assistant Ziyanda Gova help children to sign out books at the Enlighten Alex Bury Library. PHOTOS: Hedda Mittner

Every weekday afternoon, come hell or high water, there are likely to be between 70 and 90 children in the library. In fact, there have been occasions when the door has had to be shut, and as some learners leave, a new batch is allowed to enter. Indeed, the time is rapidly approaching when the building will probably have to be enlarged, possibly upwards. Critically important as it has proven to be, running a library is not inexpensive. Donations of suitable books in good condition and even newspapers and magazines are always greatly appreciated, as is the committed involvement of additional volunteers. The Alex Bury Community Library at Enlighten is one of the hidden treasures of Hermanus and unobtrusively, day by day, it is changing the lives of many thousands of our children for the better, opening doors of knowledge and imagination and offering new ideas and perspectives for them to explore. Please pay them a visit, or even better, volunteer. The Enlighten Education Trust is on the corner of Swartdam Road and Angelier Streets, Mount Pleasant. Tel: 028 3130974. Email: library@enlighten.org.za

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Hermanus Photographic Society Guests are welcome to join the Hermanus Photographic Society’s monthly meetings on the irst Wednesday of every month. All levels of photographic ability are catered for. This month the set subject is ‘An Animal Portrait’ and there will also be a short discussion on a selected Photoshop topic. For more information, contact Elizma on 082 499 5116 or info@hermanusphoto.co.za Hermann Swart Hall, Dutch Reformed Church, Hermanus | 19:00

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Hermanus Bird Club Join the Bird Club for an outing to Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve near McGregor. For more details and to arrange transport, contact Lester van Groeningen on 078 593 8977 or email lesterjvg@gmail.com. Meet at the Onrus Trading Post | 06:30 Rotary Club of Hermanus Visitors are welcome at Rotary’s weekly meetings, every Thursday. Contact Frank on 082 870 1187 to conirm your attendance. Mollergren Park, Main Road, Hermanus | 19:00

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Hermanus Hacking Group Volunteers are welcome to join the HHG every Friday morning on Rotary Way. For more information contact Charlyn Vosloo on 082 558 8731 or charlynvosloo@gmail.com Rotary Way | 07:15 – 09:30 Bhuki Café Everyone is welcome at Friends of the Library's Bhuki Cafe where a cup of tea or cofee and delicious eats will cost only R25, every Friday. Each cup helps to raise funds for new books. Hermanus Library | 09:00 – 11:30 Kolwyntjie Teetuin Enjoy a sweet treat and tea or cofee at a nominal fee, and make new friends at the Onrus Care Centre, every Friday morning. Onrus Dutch Reformed Church | 09:30 – 11:30

involved in South Vietnam. As the increasingly autocratic Diem regime faces a growing communist insurgency and widespread Buddhist protests, a grave political crisis unfolds. Catholic Church Hall | 10:00 Hermanus First Fridays This month’s HFF Artwalk will have a chameleon theme, so look out for the impressive array of artworks created by local artists in aid of Whale Coast Conservation’s Chameleon Project. They will be on display at the participating galleries and available for purchase by silent auction. The Artwalk is part of a world-wide initiative to make art more accessible to the public and one of the highlights on the Hermanus social and cultural calendar (see map on P 10). Hermanus Old Town | 17:00 – 20:00 Rewind Join Soul Café every Friday night and relax to the tunes of their resident band, Rewind, 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 Silver Jester Enjoy a live performance by this Cape Town-based Alternative Rock band. Formed in 2003, their style was moulded by nineties grunge and classic rock. Their music is guitar driven with strong lyrics and a powerful back line. For more information, contact 028 312 4665. Gecko Bar, New Harbour | 21:00

Saturday

Die Markie Where local and international foodies and wine lovers meet. You’ll ind 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 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 028 384 1439 or doulene@gansbaaitourism.co.za Kapokblom Street, opposite Gansbaai Tourism | 09:00 – 14:00

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

The Vietnam War U3A presents the highly-acclaimed 10-part American television documentary series, The Vietnam War. Directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, the series cost around $30 million and took more than 10 years to make. Episode 2 covers the years 1961 – 1963, when President Kennedy inspired idealistic young Americans to serve their country and he and his advisers wrestled with the question of how deeply the US should get

wine, speciality foods, cofee and live music. Next to Hermanus Cricket Field | 09:00 – 13:00

Hermanus Country Market A favourite among the locals. Young, old, two-legged and four-legged family members are all welcome. You’ll ind wholesome goodies, homemade crafts, local produce, beers and

Southern Cape Astronomy Club With the New Moon on 5 May, Saturday evening will be a good time for some stargazing. One of the targets on the evening will be the brightemission nebula Eta Carinae, in the constellation Carina. For further information on Club activities, contact Kos Coronaios on 079 148 4934. Village Green, Pearly Beach | 19:00 ALICE – A Tribute to Smokie Smokie is a rock ‘n roll survivor, and to be Europe’s top live band 43 years after inception, is a fantastic achievement. Smokie had at least 13 Top 20 hits in the ‘70s, has played to more than 20 million fans and sold over 20 million records worldwide with their greatest hit, Living next door to Alice selling more than 10 million copies. Coming from a sold-out venture to paying tribute to Cat Stevens, Gareth James (vocals and guitar) has formed a band to tour throughout South Africa in 2019, to salute to this legendary rock band. They’ll be performing hits such as, Oh Carol, Don’t play your rock ‘n roll to me and Living next door to Alice, to name but a few. To book, contact 028 313 2137. Soul Café, 181 Main Rd, Hermanus | 20:00

Sunday

Honingklip Dog Walks Bring your furry children for a social dog walk on this scenic farm. Only R10 per person and R5 per dog.

Donations of dog food and blankets for animal charities are welcome. All dogs have to be on leashes. For enquiries, contact phil@honingklip. com or WhatsApp 071 136 5307. Honingklip Farm, R43 | 09:00

Monday

U3A Afrikaans Lecture Series Helena Gunter will talk about her latest book, Tweespoor. Born in Riversdale in 1954, Helena grew up on a farm and taught Afrikaans and History at prestigious schools such as Bloemhof and Paul Roos, before going on to achieve a Master’s degree in Creative Writing at Stellenbosch University under the guidance of Marlene van Niekerk. Helena’s irst collection of short stories, Op ‘n plaas in Afrika, published in 2007, was awarded the Eugene Marais Prize. This was followed by Met kofer en kaart in 2011 and Tweespoor in 2018. Catholic Church Hall | 10:00 Duplicate Bridge All who enjoy playing bridge are welcome to join in every Monday. For more information, contact Riekie Louw on 028 314 0662. Fernkloof Hall | 13:00 Cosmology Join the Hermanus Astronomy Centre for a presentation on Natural Philosophy: Science for the non-Scientist. For more info, contact pierre@hermanus. co.za. Catholic Church Hall | 19:00

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er and historian, Michael Wood. This six-part series uncovers the fabulous sights, sounds and dazzling achievements of the world's oldest and most inluential civilization. From the deserts of Turkmenistan to the Khyber Pass and the plains of Pakistan, from the Himalayas to the palm-fringed shores of Kerala, Wood chronicles the rich history of the subcontinent, the diversity of its peoples, cultures and landscapes, the intense drama of its past and the originality and continuing relevance of its ideas. The third episode is entitled Spice Routes and the Silk Routes. Catholic Church Hall | 10:00 Lighthouse 2 Lighthouse AGM The Management Committee of the L2L Ladies Walk 2019 invites all interested parties to their AGM. At this meeting, coordinator Ronelle van Zyl will highlight L2L’s activities of the year, including both the oicial fundraising walks, as well as the Bufeljagsbaai project. United Church, Royal St, Hermanus | 18:00

Wednesday

Vote Hockey! Hermanus Primary School will host a Voting Day Hockey Clinic where children of all ages are welcome. The times are 08:30 – 10:00 (goalies); 10:00 – 12:00 (4 – 9 years); and 12:30 – 14:30 (10 – 14 years). The cost is R200 per player per session. Book your spot now by sending a WhatsApp to Niel Botha on 072 426 4829. Hermanus High School Astro Turf | from 08:30 Graze Farmer’s Market Reduce your carbon footprint and get your fresh veggies – always seasonal, always fresh. Stay for cofee and breakfast. For more info, call Tabby & Alex on 076 243 1930. Graze Slow Food Café, Stanford | 09:00 – 12:00 Home Industries Market Get your fresh micro-greens, home-processed and homebaked goodies at this family- and pet-friendly market every Wednesday. New vendors are welcome. Contact Lani on 082 679 7819 or visit www.afdaksrivier.co.za Café Tango & Afdaksrivier Nursery | 09:30 – 12:30

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Much more than just cheese at The Cheese Stall day. Now he says he goes to bed wondering why this or that customer has not visited the shop in a while. Niel du Toit, the Hermanus General Dealer and he have been in business in the Hermanus area longer than anyone else, he says. “Ja well, I want to die with my pants on”, he laughs; “retirement is not for me.”

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es, it’s a cheese stall; one may even say, The Cheese Stall, and it stocks around 35 different kinds of cheese to prove it. But the shelves and refrigerators in the spanking new shop groan with a dizzying range of locally-made and -grown jams, olives, nuts, dried fruit, bottled fruit and veggies, fresh eggs, boerewors, beautifully-woven baskets and so much more. And then, of course, there’s the Big Cheese himself, Willem Botha, renowned in these parts for his many years of involvement in the food business. Willem and wife, Wilma, who as he says, have more than 82 years of business experience between them, have recently moved to a beautiful new shop at Melunah, near the off-ramp from the the R43 to the N2 and Caledon. Their many local and holiday-making customers will remember them in the small stall surrounded by trees below the R43 close to the Kleinmond turnoff, where they ran a flourishing business for 23 years. “It was a very good business for us,” smiles Willem, “but the huge amount of space we have in the new shop is wonderful.” “Yes,” adds Wilma, “now at least we have storage space and a place to pack the cheeses. Before, all that had

to be done at home – you couldn’t move in our house. Now some of our regular customers from Kleinmond and beyond , or even Hermanus, have suggested that we add a coffee shop and we certainly have the space for it, so that may be the next thing on our to-do list.” That wouldn’t be a problem for Willem. In fact, on the quiet, he’s thinking even bigger – a restaurant maybe … It’s in his blood, you see. In the 1970s, he established the first steakhouse in Hermanus, called the Baron of Beef, but known by one and all as Willem’s Steakhouse. At one stage, he also started and ran a popup restaurant at the old Riviera Hotel which, for the one season it operated,

was a huge success. Having grown up on a sheep farm in the Karoo, when he sold the steakhouse in 1982, he decided to try his own hand at farming and bought an apple farm in the Eastern Cape, but he found that he missed the interaction with his restaurant customers. “Ja, I’m a real people person,” he acknowledges, “I can talk nonsense with my customers all day. It’s actually Wilma who does all the work – this place would be nothing without her.” When he was a child on his father’s farm with hundreds of sheep to be cared for, he says he used to go to bed at night and worry because he had not seen this or that sheep that

He does look back on the old days in Hermanus with some nostalgia, though. “Everyone knew everyone else in those days. I used to walk into town from the steakhouse in Voëlklip and all along the way you would meet people and chat to them. There were two pharmacies in town and if I happened to be feeling a bit down, I would go into one of them, not to buy anything, but to laugh. People always gathered there because of the friendly shop assistants and before long, we’d all be joking and laughing together. People give me great joy,” he laughs. “It’s something to get up in the morning for, just knowing that you are going to meet and share happiness with someone else.” At an age when most people are taking it easy, he and Wilma, lead a life that would be daunting to much younger people. They source their produce from small farmers, mostly within a radius of 250 – 300 km from the shop, but some as far away as the Eastern Cape, with whom they

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have maintained a business relationship for many years. Because they insist on keeping only the freshest produce, they are constantly on the road. Although they have help in the shop when they’re away, they are fully aware of the importance of the personal touch. When they arrive back from a trip, there’s no time for rest either. Wilma immediately sets to work individually packaging the cheeses and then there are the books to be done and the baking of rusks and cookies for the shop and so it goes … Over the years they have become cheese connoisseurs and regularly attend cheese festivals to see what’s new on the market. So from the creamiest of cream cheeses, the mozzarellas, fetas, bries and camemberts, to the harder and more mature cheeses, you’ll be sure to find them there. And Willem and Wilma will be able to advise you on the best product for your taste. So if you haven’t had the pleasure of an old-time shopping experience where all the high quality produce is as fresh as can be, and where Willem and Wilma have all the time in the world to get to know you and your needs, The Cheese Stall at Melunah is a must. It offers so much more than just cheese. The Cheese Stall can be contacted at 073 7051041.

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Hemel en Aarde Village T: 028 316 2407

Eden Café

Village Square Hermanus T: 028 312 3611

Gecko Bar

Hemel-en-Aarde Valley Hermanus T: 076 314 0671

New Harbour Hermanus T: 028 312 4665

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Bientang’s Cave

Old Harbour T: 028 312 3454

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Section 4-6, The Village T: 028 316 2348 CLOSED Mon Tue-Sat 11:30-Late | Sun 11:30-15:00

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Community spirit at the Windsor Marine Mile Not only did the HI-TEC Walkerbay Xtreme (WBX) bring hundreds of athletes from all over the country to our region, it also served as an opportunity for local communities to build bonds through sport. This year the flagship WBX Windsor Marine Mile offered residents and local businesses the opportunity to take part in a show of unity. Under the auspices of the Hermanus Business Chamber several local teams participated in the run that took place in perfect weather conditions, while scores of whales and dolphins put up spectacular displays as if encouraging the runners along. Staff from Ocean Basket, Harcourts Hermanus, the Business Chamber management team and Zwelihle Youth Café took their places in the race that included not only serious athletes, but also parents and children teams, youngsters and the elderly. The distance was manageable (only 1.6 km) and the entry fees for community participants were affordable. The WBX aims to be more than an adventure sports festival. It also wants to give residents, community organisations, local businesses and schools the chance to show some community spirit. A group of children sponsored by the Zwelihle Youth Cafe were rewarded with medals, bags, meal vouchers and balls after completing the mile. According to Youth Café owner, William Ntebe the affordable entry fees made it possible for them to enter a group of learners who usually participate in a photography class at the Youth Cafe on Friday afternoons. “The children really enjoyed the opportunity to take part in a formal race. The smiles on their faces when they received their medals was worth its weight in gold. They are super excited about the meal vouchers and cannot wait to be treated with food and milkshakes,” he said. Gideon Serfontein, owner of Ocean Basket and chairperson of the Hermanus Business Chamber said staff working in town usually only have the opportunity to see events and festivals from a distance while they work. This year my staff had the opportunity to take part in the event and they were proud to represent Ocean Basket and to participate in something that they normally would not be part of. “Everyone was very enthusiastic, and I hope we can make it even bigger next year. I think it’s a great opportunity to give everyone a chance to be a part of this event.” “As we enter the quiet winter months, the WBX brings visitors and much-needed business to the Overstrand. We appreciate the fact that the organisers try to involve the community and we look forward to doing so again next year,” added Gideon. Gerhardi Odendaal, CEO of Old School Group who organises the WBX said The Windsor Marine Mile aims to be a get-together opportunity for all communities in Hermanus. “We are thrilled that some businesses and

community organisations made use of this opportunity and we hope that even more will participate next year.

PHOTO: HI-TEC Walkerbay Xtreme

“Since its inception, the team behind the WBX has sought to raise the profile of Hermanus and showcase the region as the breath-taking hidden gem it is. The primary reason for this was to boost the local economy and promote community development. The Windsor Marine Mile offers locals the opportunity to buy into this dream.” The elite race was won by Maties track athlete Francois Bruwer in a time of 4 minutes 29 seconds. “I had a tough track season and it was fun to come to Hermanus and to run just because it’s enjoyable,” he said. For this 800m athlete the distance was twice as far as he is used to. “As I left home, I looked in the mirror and asked myself: Are you really a miler today? But I’m very glad I did it and I’ll come again any time.”

PHOTO: Taylum Meyer

He is one of many participants who used the opportunity to enter multiple events. He also won the Cliff Path Xtreme 5.6 km run in 19 minutes 35 seconds. On Sunday he managed a top-ten finish in the Walkerbay Xtreme Triathlon. All the participants were cheered on by excited onlookers and by those enjoying a meal at nearby restaurants. The waves and smiles from the tired athletes showed their appreciation for the support, although a few of the youngest athletes missed the last 50 meters of the official course to take a shortcut through the parking lot straight to where they received their medals. Read more on P24.

PHOTO: HI-TEC Walkerbay Xtreme

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PHOTO: Taylum Meyer

1. The Zwelihle Youth Café sets off. 2. Gideon Serfontein (owner of Ocean Basket and HBC Chairperson) and Gilbert Muchanyare (owner of Gilbert’s Catering and HBC Vice-Chairperson). 3. The Ocean Basket Team. 4. Zwelihle Youth Café members celebrate after finishing the Marine Mile. 5. Iminathi from the Zwelihle Youth Café was one of the first finishers of the Marine Mile community run.

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MY HOME Brexit and SA elections – future stability is the key

The views expressed above are those of the writer in his personal capacity and may not necessarily reflect the views of Fine & Country as a national and international brand.

By Stephen de Stadler, Managing Director Fine & Country Hermanus, Arabella and Kleinmond

started my last article wondering whether, by the time it was published, another South African golfer would have earned a Green Jacket at the conclusion of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Course. As it turns out, we saw the most incredible victory for Tiger Woods winning his 15th professional major golf championship, making him second only to Jack Nicklaus, who leads this specific record with all-time victories of 18. Congratulations, however, must go to Justin Harding, who finished joint 12th in his first Masters, and will be playing in the event again next year. He knows where to find a bag man for the Par-3 contest, should his dad not be able to attend in 2020. Golf is a sport where the outcome is uncertain (typically), until the

last few holes on the final day of a tournament. That is what makes it so exciting. In the housing market uncertainty, however, is very negative as all investors require a level of certainty in order to make decisions. It is far easier to invest (or buy a home) with a level of knowledge, which suggests that your capital investment will escalate by anything between 2% and 8% per annum, as opposed to buying a home in a market where you do not have any idea as to whether the next piece of political rhetoric will cause a level of civil unrest or disobedience that will affect the expected growth in your town, province or country for the next year or two. I mention a broad range of escalation above, to illustrate that it does not matter to an investor what the real escalation is, only that there is certainty of some level of expected escalation. Let’s go offshore for the moment and look at what is happening in the UK. The European Union and the United Kingdom have agreed to a postpone-

ment for Brexit until 31 October 2019. This means that the UK must now take part in elections for the European Parliament on 23 May. This event was certainly not contemplated when the UK was originally meant to have left the EU by 29 March.

in an environment where 99.9% of us (not an accurate, but rather a figurative percentage) really want the same thing – safety for our families, a decent daily meal, a roof over our heads, adequate medical care and effective education.

Imagine having to predict future economic conditions in an environment like the UK now, when there is no real certainty as to whether your country will be part of a broader union, or have to face the world on its own at some time in the future.

Perhaps I have missed some of the basics, but the point is that South Africa breeds a fantastic bunch of people who have shown the world that a rainbow nation is able to thrive when everyone works together. We always seem to have issues before elections which are normalised afterwards as we have assurance about the future – irrespective of the outcome of the elections.

From a housing perspective, the growth or decline in the market in the UK is always linked to economic growth, and not directly to the Brexit decision or outcome, but the economic growth forecasts for the UK are so uncertain at the moment that they obviously affect everything related thereto. What struck me as I drove into work this morning was that our problems at times pale into relative insignificance when compared to those in some other parts of the world. We live in a truly beautiful part of the world,

To be very clear, this is not a political statement relating to what is taking place in our country over the next two weeks, it is a statement that the property market will, thankfully, return to a level of normality following the elections on 8 May.

tainty for months to come, South Africa will have a base to continue building on after 8 May. Stability will reassure both buyers and sellers over the next few months, which will lead to a reduction in the current gap between buyer and seller expectations of price. Whether this gap reduces from the bottom up (sellers’ market) or from the top down (buyers’ market) will be determined by the future-growth expectation and also, specifically in Hermanus and surrounds, by the level of return of the foreign buyers. In closing; this week I asked a potential client to point out his boundary with his neighbour, in a situation where there was no fence or wall between the properties. His answer was superb – “Come back on Wednesday, because that is when he cuts his lawn – it will be very clear then”.

We will have an enhanced level of certainty as to what the future holds. Unlike the UK which is still going to be involved in a high level of uncer-

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UNITED CHURCH HERMANUS Overstrand Munisipaliteit is ’n dinamiese sentrum van uitnemendheid waar die gebied se besonderse potensiaal binne ’n pragtige omgewing ontsluit word. Ons taak is om ewewigtige groei en ontwikkeling binne ons natuurlike omgewing tot voordeel van al ons mense in hulle onderskeie gemeenskappe te bevorder. Die Munisipaliteit sluit die Hangklip/Kleinmond, Hermanus, Stanford en Gansbaai areas in. Bevoegde persone word genooi om vir die volgende aansoek te doen:

Overstrand Municipality is a dynamic centre of excellence combining great potential with a beautiful setting. Our task is to bring about growth and development to the benefit of all our people, in their different communities, whilst maintaining a balance with nature. The Municipality includes the areas of Hangklip/ Kleinmond, Hermanus, Stanford and Gansbaai. Competent persons are invited to apply for the following:

Oudit en Prestasie Ouditkomitee Lede

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Sluitingsdatum: Maandag, 13 Mei 2019

Closing date: Monday, 13 May 2019

Besoek asseblief ons webtuiste by www.overtrand.gov.za vir volledige advertensies en inligting oor die aansoekproses.

Please visit our website at www.overstrand.gov.za for the detailed advertisements and information about the application process.

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Umasipala waseOverstrand liziko elivuthayo lobungcali eliquka izinto ezinkulu ezinokwenzeka likwindawo entle. Umsebenzi wethu kukudala ukukhula nophuhliso oluza kuba yinzuzo kubo bonke abantu bethu siyilondolozile indalo. Lo Masipala uquka ezi ndawo: iHangklip/Kleinmond, iHermanus, iStanford neGansbaai.

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PRAYER ON THE MOUNT Rotary Drive – at the main lookout point. Saturday, 4th May @ 8am All welcome to join us in prayer for Hermanus, our region & country.

Amalungu ekomiti yokuhlola nokuhlola ukusebenza (Audit and Performance Audit Committee Members) Umhla wokuvalwa kwezicelo: ngoMvulo, 13 Meyi 2019 Nceda uvule isikhundla sethu sewebhu ku: w w w. o v e r s t r a n d . g o v. z a u f u m a n e iinkcukacha ezibanzi nengcaciso ngendlela yokwenza isicelo.

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OVERSTRAND MUNISIPALITEIT ERF 2340, ARUMSTRAAT 15, HERMANUS INDUSTRIAL AREA: AANSOEK OM OPHEFFING VAN BEPERKENDE TITELAKTEVOORWAARDES EN VERGUNNINGSGEBRUIK: WRAP (nms CONDERE PROPERTIES CC)

OVERSTRAND MUNICIPALITY ERF 2340, 15 ARUM ROAD, HERMANUS INDUSTRIAL: APPLICATION FOR THE REMOVAL OF RESTRICTIVE TITLE DEED CONDITIONS AND CONSENT USE : WRAP (obo CONDERE PROPERTIES CC)

MASIPALA WASE-OVERSTRAND ISIZA 2340, 15 ARUM ROAD, HERMANUS AMASHISHINI: I SICELOSOKUSHENXISWA KWEZITHINTELO KWITAYITILE NOKUPHAMBUKA: WRAP (egameni CONDERE PROPERTIES CC)

Kragtens Artikel 47 van die Overstrand Munisipaliteit Verordening vir Munisipale Grondgebruikbeplanning, 2015 word hiermee kennis gegee dat die volgende aansoek ontvang is:

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 47 of the Overstrand Municipality By-Law on Municipal Land Use Planning, 2015 that the application has been received:

Esi sisaziso esikhutshwa ngokwemiqathango yeSolotya 47 loMthethwana kamasipala woYilo lokuSetyenziswa koMhlaba kaMasipala wowama-2015 sokuba kufunyenwe isicelo:

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Aansoek in terme van Artikel 16(2)(f) van bogenoemde Verordening vir die wysiging van beperkende titelaktevoorwaardes C.(5).b, C.(5).c en C (5).d soos vervat in Titelakte T1654/2009 ten einde ‘n restaurant te bedryf. Aansoek in terme van Artikel 16(2)(o) van bogenoemde Verordening vir die vergunningsgebruik ten einde ‘n restaurant te akkommodeer.

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Application in terms of Section 16(2)(f) for removal of restrictive title deed condition C.(5).b, C.(5).(c) and C.(5).d as contained in Title Deed T1654/2009 of the above By-Law in order to accommodate a restaurant.

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Application in terms of Section 16(2)(o) for consent use in order to accommodate the operation of a restaurant.

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Isicelo ngokwecandelo 16(2)f sokushenxiswa kwemiqathango yetayitile ethintelayo C.(5).b, C.(5).(c) kunye no C.(5).d kwitayitile ungunombolo T1654/2009 lomthethwana ongentla ukuze kulungiselelwe ukusebenza kwendawo yokutyela.

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Isicelo ngokweCandelo 16(2)(o) semvume yokusebenzisa kulungiselelwa ukusevenza kwendawo yokutyela

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

Iinkcukacha ezihmabelana nesi sindululo ziyafumaneka ukuba zihlolwe kwiintsuku zaphakathi evekini, phakathi kwentsimbi ye-08:00 ukuya kweye-16:30 kwiCandelo: Ukucwangciswa kweDolophu kwa16 ePaterson Street, eHermanus.

Enige kommentaar moet skriftelik ingedien word ingevolge die bepalings van Artikels 51 en 52 van die bogenoemde Verordening en die Munisipaliteit (Patersonstraat 16, Hermanus / (f) 028 313 2093 / (e) loretta@overstrand.gov.za) bereik voor of op Vrydag, 7 Junie 2019, met u naam, adres, kontakbesonderhede, belang in die aansoek, en redes vir kommentaar. Telefoniese navrae kan gerig word aan die Stadsbeplanner, Me. H van der Stoep 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 said By-law and reach the Municipality (16 Paterson Street, Hermanus / (f) 028 313 2093 / (e) loretta@overstrand.gov.za) on or before Friday, 7 June 2019, quoting your name, address, contact details, interest in the application and reasons for comment. Telephonic enquiries can be made to the Town Planner, Ms. H van der Stoep 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 in order to formalize their comment.

Naziphi na izimvo ezibhaliweyo mazingeniswe ngokuhambelana nezibonelelo zamaSolotya 51 nelama-52 alo Mthethwana ukhankanyiweyo zifikelele kuMasipala (16 Paterson Street, eHermanus / (f) 028 313 2093 / (e) loretta@overstrand.gov.za) ngomhla okanye ngaphambi koLwesihlanu, 7 Juni 2019, ubhale igama lakho, idilesi, iinombolo zakho zefoni, umdla wakho kwesi sicelo nezizathu zokuba unike izimvo. Imibuzo ngefowuni ingathunyelwa uMyili weDolophu, Me. H van der Stoep at 028 313 8900. UMasipala angala ukwamkela iziphakamiso emva kosuku lokuvala. Nabanina ongakwaziyo ukufunda okanye ukubhala angandwendwela iSebe likaMasipala lokuCwangcisa iDolophu apho igosa likamasipala liza kumnceda ukuze ahlomle ngokusemthethweni.

Munisipale Bestuurder, Overstrand Munisipaliteit, Posbus 20, HERMANUS, 7200 Munisipale Kennisgewing Nr. 53/2019

Municipal Manager, Overstrand Municipality, P.O. Box 20, HERMANUS, 7200 Municipal Notice No. 53/2019

UMphathi kaMasipala, uMasipala waseOverstrand, P.O. Box 20, HERMANUS, 7200 Inombolo yesaziso sikaMasipala 53/2019

Besonderhede aangaande die voorstel lê ter insae gedurende weeksdae tussen 08:00 and 16:30 by die Departement: Stadsbeplanning te Patersonstraat 16, Hermanus.

OVERSTRAND MUNISIPALITEIT ERF 555, STRANDLOPERLAAN 6, VERMONT: OPHEFFING VAN BEPERKENDE VOORWAARDES EN ONDERVERDELING: PLAN ACTIVE (nms RV BOSHOFF) Kragtens Artikel 47 van die Overstrand Munisipaliteit Verordening vir Munisipale Grondgebruikbeplanning, 2015 word hiermee kennis gegee van die onderstaande aansoeke van toepassing op Erf 555, Vermont, naamlik: 1.

Aansoek om opheffing van beperkende titelvoorwaardes met verwysing na Klousules V.(a) en (d) van Titelakte T27175/2018 van toepassing op Erf 555, Vermont ingevolge Artikel 16(2)(f) van bogenoemde verordening.

Aansoek om onderverdeling ingevolge Artikel 16(2)(d) van bogenoemde verordening om ‘n Restant van ongeveer 600m² en ‘n Gedeelte A van ongeveer 535m² te skep.

Besonderhede aangaande die voorstel lê ter insae gedurende weeksdae tussen 08:00 and 16:30 by die Departement: Stadsbeplanning te Patersonstraat 16, Hermanus. Enige kommentaar moet skriftelik ingedien word in terme van Artikels 51 en 52 van die bogenoemde Verordening aan die Munisipaliteit (Patersonstraat 16, Hermanus / (f) 028 313 2093 / (e) loretta@overstrand.gov.za) voor of op Vrydag, 7 Junie 2019, stipuleer u naam, adres, kontak besonderhede, belang in die aansoek en redes vir kommentaar. Telefoniese navrae kan gerig word aan die Stadsbeplanner, Mnr. H Olivier 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. Munisipale Bestuurder, Overstrand Munisipaliteit, Posbus 20, HERMANUS, 7200 Munisipale Kennisgewing Nr. 68/2019

OVERSTRAND MUNICIPALITY ERF 555, 6 STRANDLOPER LANE, VERMONT: APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF RESTRICTIVE TITLE DEED CONDITIONS AND SUBDIVISION: PLAN ACTIVE (obo RV BOSHOFF)

UMASIPALA WASE-OVERSTRAND ISIZA ESINGU-ERF 555, 6 STRANDLOPER LANE, VERMONT: ISICELO SOKUSHENIXISWA KWEEMEKO EZIYIMIQOBO KWIITAYITILE ZOBUNINI NOKWAHLULWAHLULWA: NGABAKWAPLAN ACTIVE (egameni RV BOSHOFF)

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 47 of the Overstrand Municipality By-Law on Municipal Land Use Planning, 2015 of the application mentioned below applicable to Erf 555, Vermont namely:

Isaziso esikhutshwe ngokwemiba yeSolotya lama47 ngoMthethwana Wezicwangciso Nokusetyenziswa Komhlaba kaMasipala waseOverstrand, ku2015 ngesicelo esichazwe ngezantsi nesisebenza kwisiza esinguErf 555, eVermont esibizwa:

Application for a removal of restrictive title conditions with reference to Clauses V.(a) and (d) of Title Deed T27175/2018 applicable to Erf 555, Vermont in terms of Section 16(2)(f) of the aforementioned By-Law.

Application for a subdivision in terms of Section 16(2)(d) of the aforementioned By-Law to create a Remainder of approximately 600m² and a Portion A of approximately 535m².

Isicelo sokushenxiswa kweemeko eziyimiqobo yetayitile nebhekiselwe kwimiHlathi V.(a) no(d) kwiTayitile Yobubani T27175/2018 esebenza kwisiza esinguErf 555, Vermont ngokwemiba yeSolotya le16(2)(f) elichazwe kuMthethwana ongentla.

Isicelo sokwahlulahlula ngokwemiba yeSolotya le16(2)(d) esele lichaziwe ngokudala iNtsalela emayela nama 600m² kunye neNxalenye A emayela nama535m².

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

Any written comments must be submitted in accordance with the provisions of Sections 51 and 52 of the said By-law to the Municipality (16 Paterson Street, Hermanus / (f) 028 313 2093 / (e) loretta@overstrand.gov.za) on or before Friday, 7 June 2019, quoting your name, address, contact details, interest in the application and reasons for comments. Telephonic enquiries can be made to the Town Planner, Mr. H Olivier 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 in order to formalize their comment.

Naziphi na izimvo ezibhaliweyo mazingeniswe kuMasipala (16 Paterson Street, Hermanus / (f) 028 313 2093 / (e) loretta@overstrand.gov.za) ngokwezibonelelo zamaSolotya ama-51 nama-52 alo mthethwana ukhankanyiweyo ngaphambi koLwesiHlanu, 7 uJuni (eyeSilimela) 2019, okanye ngaphambi kwalo mhla, unike igama lakho, idilesi, iinkcukacha zonxibelelwano nawe, umdla wakho kwesi sicelo nezizathu zokunika izimvo. UMcwangcisi weDolophu oyintloko, uMnu. H. Olivier ku-028 313 8900. UMasipala angala ukwamkela izimvo ezifike emva komhla wokuvala. Nabani na ongakwaziyo ukufunda okanye ukubhala angaya kwiCandelo loCwangciso lweDolophu apho igosa likamasipala liya kumnceda avakalise izimvo zakhe ngokusemthethweni.

Municipal Manager, Overstrand Municipality, P.O. Box 20, HERMANUS, 7200

UMlawuli kaMasipala, Kwi-ofisi zikaMasipala, PO Box 20, HERMANUS, 7200

Municipal Notice No. 68/2019

InomboloYesaziso sikaMasipala 68/2019

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MY WELLNESS Youthful Separating the weed Living from the chaff By Dr Arien van der Merwe

annabis is one of the most mystifying topics today, ranging from legislation to recreational use (‘only hippies use dagga/weed’), and the efficacy of a multitude of medicinal applications. People either have strong opinions about its use, or uncomfortably try to avoid any discussion or further investigation. Cannabis is a complex, multifaceted subject, but one thing is clear: it’s not going away anytime soon. Being a whole herb, cannabis is non-patentable, which is the main reason for the continuing struggle for general approval. It is mostly the pharmaceutical industry that stands between you and access to this powerful medicinal plant. Actually, this is true for all the thousands of effective, well-researched medicinal herbs that can enhance our health and wellbeing. This prolific herb has been in use

throughout human history. It has a multitude of applications: as food, healing agent, and as a component in the industrial and textile industries since 12 000 BC. Records indicate that as long ago as 2 000 BC cannabis has been recommended and used as an effective medicine. CBD oil (cannabidiol, terpenes, bioflavonoids, etc.) which will be discussed in more detail in next week’s issue is legal in SA. Cannabis oil (with active psychoactive THC or tetrahydrocannabinol) can be grown in your own garden, for your own use, since September 2018. To understand a little about why the medicinal effects of cannabis on the mind and body are so far reaching, we must look at our own innate Endocannabinoid System (ECS). The name Cannabis sativa was coined when scientists found that the body makes its own chemicals called endocannabinoids which produce a relaxing sensation similar to smoking cannabis. The human body produces its own endogenous cannabinoids: natural equivalents of the compounds found

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in the cannabis plant, such as THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol). The ECS is an important physiological system in the body, found in all mammals, including our pets. Its purpose is the regulation of the proper functioning of all other physiological systems of the body, ensuring the fine tuning, harmonious balance (homeostasis) of all our endocrine systems. It consists of a vast network of chemical compounds and receptors regulating everything from appetite, immune system, inflammatory response, ageing and memory. Anandamide is the most thoroughly studied endocannabinoid in our bodies. Its name is derived from the Sanskrit word ananda, meaning bliss or delight. An example is the ‘runner’s high’, where long-distance runners experience an intensely visceral, euphoric feeling. Scientists have observed that prolonged aerobic exercise (over 30 minutes) increases anandamide levels, similar to the joyous feeling we experience after hard physical labour.

1 May 2019 Before, it was thought that this was an endorphin effect, but now we know that the command comes from the ECS. Chemicals in cannabis, called cannabinoids, fit snugly into the body’s own ECS receptors, eliciting all the well- researched therapeutic benefits. An imbalanced ECS could explain the onset of many conditions such as fibromyalgia, IBS, depression, MS, Parkinson’s and migraines. ECS is a complex network of cannabinoid receptors found throughout the entire body: brain, organs, connective tissue, glands, immune cells. ECS is made up of several integrated mechanisms. Enzymes create and destroy cannabinoids; receptor sites on cells receive cannabinoids, and the endocannabinoids themselves are small molecules that activate the cannabinoid receptors. Endocannabinoids are like the body’s own THC – the cannabis plant’s most well-known and psychoactive compound. There are many types of cannibis strains: • Cannabis indica binds mostly to CB2 receptors: body (inflammation, immunity, calming, pain, sleep); gut, where it stimulates serotonin production for a calming, feel-good effect that enhances digestion and absorption of nutrients. • Cannabis sativa binds mostly to CB1 receptors: brain and nervous system to enhance focus, clarity, concentration, creativity. • Indica-Sativa blend: best of both worlds where mind-brain-body causes disease are addressed for

inner balance (homeostasis). Raw cannabis contains no THC, which is only produced when cannabis is heated. When cannabis is consumed raw, THCA (tetrahydrocannabinolic acid) with much milder psycho-activity is available. THCA relieves pain and muscle spasms. Raw cannabis contains the CBD, and has many nutritional benefits (eg. omega-3 and -6 essential fatty acids, essential amino acids, antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, etc). CBD oil supplements can be used orally as drops or infusion. Place under tongue (sublingually), hold there for around a minute before swallowing, to allow the drops to be diffused through the mucous membranes where there are many capillaries to absorb the active ingredients directly into the bloodstream to work faster and more effectively. CBD capsules can be taken if you can’t stand the taste of CBD. Higher dosages are required because less CBD may enter the bloodstream due to the effect of stomach acid and the delay through the digestive system. So how much should you take? This is a tough one, as there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to cannabis. Ideally, the dosage should be prescribed by a qualified and experienced health practitioner. Various brands have products offering different strengths. Different conditions require different dosages to be effective. The recommended dosage is not a simple matter, but dependant on the specific condition and the individual’s own metabolism.

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Easter competition with Eastcliff Spar In celebration of Easter, Eastcliff Spar hosted a colouring-in and drawing competition for a primary and pre-primary school in Hermanus – Babbel & Krabbel (three- to five-year-olds) and Bosko Christian School (Grade R to Grade 2). The children were asked to colour in or draw anything related to Easter. The top artworks from each school were cho-

sen by staff from Eastcliff Spar. On Wednesday 24 April, the children were visited by the store managers Christopher van Niekerk, Nadia Arendse and Chermell Lukas together with the ‘Easter Bunny’, who awarded the prize winners with goodie bags, Easter eggs and hugs. The top artist from each school also received an extra prize for their masterpiece.

Hermanus supports institute for deaf Last year, the National Institute for the Deaf (NID) based in Worcester approached various schools to participate in a project called ‘Change for Change’. Two of the schools that chose to participate were Curro Hermanus and Hermanus Primary. Both schools believe in helping where they are able and immediately jumped in to raise funds for this worthy cause.

Each student took home a moneybox to fill with “the small annoying change that fills your wallet”. The two schools managed to raise a total of R24 791.05 for the organisation. A representative from NID returned to Hermanus on Tuesday 24 April to hand over certificates to each of the schools as a thank you for their support.

The National Institute for the Deaf thanked Kobus Vermeulen, CEO of Curro Hermanus, for the school’s participation in the Change for Change Project. PHOTO: Curro Hermanus

The three- to five-year-olds at Babbel & Krabbel were delighted to have the Easter Bunny at their school. Standing with them in the back row are Chermell Lukas, Christopher van Niekerk and Nadia Arendse from Eastcliff Spar.

The Easter Bunny and Spar managers with the Grade R - Grade 2 winners from Bosko Christian School. With them is Grade R teacher, Patricia Zinyemba (right).

On behalf of Hermanus Primary School, the Grade 7 learners (back from left) Jordan Metcalf, Joaline Delport, Catherine Yook, Richard Foye and Ethan Higham received a certificate from a representative of NID in appreciation of the donations collected in the Change for Change Project. PHOTO: Hermanus Primary School

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Retirement fund choices can be daunting

By Janet Hugo CFP Director – Sterling Private Clients

anaging the complexities of your retirement fund choices can be stressful and, with all the best intentions, government has legislated another possibility into the mix with a ‘default option’. The introduction of a new alternative might feel like old news because changes to the Pension Funds Act were published in 2015. The amendments, however, were finally written into law on 1 March 2019. Simply, the Act now states that all retirement funds must offer a default investment option to any member who does not make a decision about what to do with their retirement money. The reality of making a choice I received a phone call on Friday morning from someone – let’s call her Mrs D – who received a letter from her previous employer’s pension fund about their default option. Mrs D needed to make a decision on the way forward for her investments. As a wealth manager and investment specialist, I acknowledge how daunting this process must be for most people. Often the fear of making the

wrong choice, leads one to making no choice at all. The law now requires that every retirement fund must create a default option that is the same for everyone. When the time comes the inhouse retirement fund specialist will make the choice on your behalf. The legislation has not been specific about what type of vehicle a fund should choose. However, it has been clear that the default option should be fair, the fees reasonable and that the fund should communicate the option in detail to all members. Default still requires decisionmaking Within the ‘default option’, there are still decisions that need to be made. How much you will withdraw as part of your initial once-off withdrawal, and what your monthly withdrawal will be. These decisions require an understanding of the tax consequences and the liquidity implications for your balance sheet as a whole, as well as what the impact will be on your retirement capital. There are more decisions around which investment strategies are appropriate and which portfolio managers will best achieve those strategies. And then there is the decision around which fees are going to be worth paying from your hard-

earned savings. Many retirees facing these choices should consult with a financial planner and, if required, a tax specialist, about the best way to invest their funds for retirement. Yes, these decisions are daunting and, of course, you cannot become a retirement fund specialist overnight. But, being informed about your choices against the backdrop of your life and in the context of all your investments, allows for a higher degree of dependability. Once you make these decisions or, even worse, have these decisions made for you, there is no going back. I struggle to accept that a single option for different people is going to achieve an improved outcome for retirees. Making a choice Given the multiple, complex choices a retiree needs to make, what should you do? Looking for an independent advisor is always a good starting point. Such a person is not likely to have commission-driven sales targets, and likely to have the ability to choose an appropriate solution for your needs from several different companies. Depending on the complexity of your situation, your advisor should be able

to show you the impact of your choices. You will need to have explained what will happen to your retirement capital if you withdraw 4% per annum compared to 6% per annum. This type of decision is impacted by the underlying investment selection. Simply increasing the investment return to cater for an increased drawdown would increase your exposure to risk assets. This might not be appropriate for you. Monitor your investment strategy Equally dangerous, would be investing too conservatively for a long-term investment strategy. Cash and interest have delivered a steady 6% to 7% in recent years but, over the long term, this type of investment strategy will not keep pace with inflation and ultimately will devalue your capital. Every investment strategy needs to be monitored and rebalanced on a regular basis. You should be meeting with your advisor regularly. He/she needs to know about any significant changes in your life and financial needs – and will need to report back to you about the underlying investment strategy as well as the impact of your income requirements. You will rely on your advisor to notify you when anything significant happens to any of the portfolios that you are invested in. I often say to my clients that they pay

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me to worry on their behalf. Good wealth managers are going to be aware of the changes in the underlying investment strategies that the portfolio managers are making. They will understand the impact of an inverted yield curve on your portfolio, and in the context of your investment time frame and income needs. An independent advisor will constantly seek to achieve the best outcome for their clients rather than showing fealty to any company. There are multiple ongoing and complex decisions that could impact your retirement investments. A default choice provided by an institution is not likely to be able to satisfy your personal requirements in the same way that an informed decision-making process would. After meeting with Mrs D, we decided that she would be better off having more control over the underlying investment strategy. Her fees were slightly more but she made some big tax savings that more than compensated for the increased fees over the life time of the investment. While Mrs D’s decision might have been a daunting one, at the end of the meeting I know she felt a lot more positive, relaxed and informed about the choices she was making.

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HSC squash courts open

ermanus Sports Club (HSC) hosted an unofficial opening of four new state-of-the-art squash courts on Tuesday 23 April.

The event was attended by some 50 guests and members, including the architect Anton du Plessis, the consulting engineer André van der Merwe, chairman of HSC Tony O’Hagan, the builder Graham Tjabring, members of the HSC Steering Committee and trade suppliers. Acting Squash Captain Wayne Cook welcomed all guests and members, and thanked the architect, the engineer, the builder, the HSC Committee and the many people who supplied goods and services – and helped bring the undertaking to fruition. On behalf of the HSC, John Cowan thanked Wayne, who had driven the project intensively over the past year, and wished the Squash Club and its members well in the future. The club already boasts the top two teams in the Boland Squash League, and with its upgrade it is anticipated it will be the envy of players in the Western Cape

Andre van der Merwe (civil engineer) and Anton du Plessis (architect).

The courts – with glass-backed walls, sprung floors and high-quality LED lighting – were imported from the Czech Republic in modular form and installed by local carpenters, under the supervision of an installer from Europe, in less than a month. Two long-serving and loyal squash members, Malcolm Gordon and Anthony Heyns, were invited to play the first game. Thereafter, other members were welcome to enjoy their first hits on the new courts. Terrence Uys (carpenter contractor) and Graham Tjabring (construction co-ordinator).

-John Cowan

Arlene awarded Two Oceans Blue Number Arlene Ehrenberg has achieved a personal milestone and a first for a member of the Walker Bay Walkers Club by completing 10 Two Oceans Half Marathons during this year’s event. She has been a member of the club since 2001 and served on the committee as chairperson for a number of years. Her commitment to the club gained her honorary membership last year and her competitive spirit is reflected in the many walking events she has participated in over the years. The club has grown from strength to strength in the past few years and has a membership of well over 30. Our regular club walks, held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays each week, are well attended with turnouts ranging from 10 to 16 members. With a range of walking abilities from competitive to average, the walks are inclusive and regular monthly club breakfasts have become increasingly popular. New members are always welcome. Should you be interested, contact Lynn or Hugh Frangs at 082 471 3637 or 082 471 3635.

OVERSTRAND MUNISIPALITEIT GEWYSIGDE KENNISGEWING ERF 12257, SEEWEG 4, EASTCLIFF, HERMANUS : AANSOEK OM ONDERVERDELING: PLAN ACTIVE NAMENS ERF 2825 HERMANUS (PTY) LTD

OVERSTRAND MUNICIPALITY AMENDED NOTICE ERF 12257, 4 SEA ROAD, EASTCLIFF, HERMANUS: APPLICATION FOR SUBDIVISION: PLAN ACTIVE ON BEHALF OF ERF 2825 HERMANUS (PTY) LTD

OVERSTRAND MUNICIPALITY ISIMEMEZELO ESIHLONYELWEYO ISIZA 12257, 4 SEA ROAD, EASTCLIFF, HERMANUS: ISICELO SOKWAHLULA: PLAN ACTIVE EGAMENI LE-SIZA U-2825 HERMANUS (PTY) LTD

Kennis geskied hiermee ingevolge Artikel 47 van die Overstrand Munisipaliteit Verordening op Grondgebruikbeplanning, 2015 (Verordening) dat Munisipale Kennisgewing Nr. 43/2019, gedateer 12 April 2019 hiermee gewysig word ten einde die korrekte eiendomsbeskrywing te reflekteer naamlik:

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 47 of the Overstrand Municipaliy By-Law on Municipal Land Use Planning, 2015 (By-Law) that Municipal Notice 43/2019, dated 12 April 2019 is hereby amended to reflect the correct property description as follows:

Kukhutshwe isaziso esimayela nemiba yeSolotya lama-47 Omthethwana kaMasipala waseOverstrand ngeZicwangciso zokuSetyenziswa Komhlaba ku2015, (Umthethwana) esithi inothisi kaMapasila 40/2019 yomhla we-12 kuEpreli ka2019 iye yacityiyelwa ukubonisa inkcazelo eyiyo ngendlu neyile ilandelayo:

Erf 12257, Seeweg 4, Hermanus

Erf 12257, 4 Sea Road, Hermanus

Munisipale Bestuurder, Overstrand Munisipaliteit, Posbus 20, HERMANUS, 7200

Municipal Manager, Overstrand Municipality, P.O. Box 20, HERMANUS, 7200

UMlawuli kaMasipala, Kwiofisi zikaMasipala, PO Box 20, HERMANUS, 7200

Munisipale Kennisgewing Nr. 71/2019

Municipal Notice No. 71 /2019

InomboloYesazisokaMasipala 71 /2019

Erf 12257, 4 Sea Road, Hermanus

NOTICE/KENNISGEWING/ISAZISO NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 116(3) OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT: MUNICIPAL FINANCE MANAGEMENT ACT, 2003 (ACT 56 OF 2003) FOR THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF THE EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH URBAN DYNAMICS SOUTH CAPE (PTY) LTD FOR REVIEW OF OVERSTRAND MUNICIPAL SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK

ISAZISO SECANDELO-116(3) LOMTHETHO KARHULUMENTE WENGINGQI: UMTHETHO WOLAWULO MALI KAMASIPALA, NO.56 WANGO-2003 OKUBA UJONGE UKULUNGISA ISIVUMELWANO NO MNIKI NKONZO U-URBAN DYNAMICS (Pty) Ltd, UKUHLAZIYQA KE SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK KA MASIPALA WE OVERSTRAND

KENNISGEWING INGEVOLGE ARTIKEL 116(3) VAN DIE WET OP PLAASLIKE REGERING: MUNISIPALE FINANSIëLE BESTUUR, 2003 (WET 56 VAN 2003) VIR DIE VOORGESTELDE WYSIGING VAN DIE BESTAANDE OOREENKOMS MET URBAN DYNAMICS SOUTH CAPE (Edms) Bpk HERSIENING VAN OVERSTRAND MUNISIPALE SE RUIMTELIKE ONTWIKKELINGSRAAMWERK

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 116 (3) (a) and (b) of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act 56 of 2003) that it is the intention of the Overstrand Municipality to amend the existing contract with Urban Dynamics South Cape (Pty) Ltd. The proposed amendment of the contract is to Review Overstrand Municipal Spatial Development Framework to be extended for a period of twelve months, effective 01 July 2019 to 30 June 2020.

UMasipala weNgingqi yase-Overstrand, wazisa ukuba unqwenela ulungisa isivumelwano no- mniki nkonzo u-VE Reticulation (Pty) Ltd, oko kusenziwa ngokwemimiselo yeCandelo-116(3) (a) no (b) kaMasipala weNgingqi: uMthetho woLawulo Mali, No.56 wango-2003. Esi siphakamiso sesokwengezelela inyanga ezilishumi elinambini kwisivumelwano sokuhlaziywa kwesiKhokelo soCwangciso loPhuhliso lweNdawo kuMasipala iOverstrand, ukususela ng 01 Kulayi 2019 ukuyoma nge 30 Juni 2020.

Kennis geskied hiermee ingevolge artikel 116(3) (a) en (b) van die Wet op Plaaslike Regering: Munisipale Finansiële Bestuur, 2003 (Wet 56 van 2003) dat die Munisipaliteit Overstrand van voornemens is om die bestaande ooreenkoms met VE Reticulation (Edms) Bpk. te wysig. Die voorgestelde wysiging van die ooreenkoms is om Hersiening Van Overstrand Munisipale Se Ruimtelike Ontwikkelingsraamwerk, vir ‘n verdere periode van twaalf maande, effektief vanaf 01 Julie 2019 tot 30 Junie 2020.

Notice is hereby further given in terms of Section 21 and 21A of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act 32 of 2000) that the local community and affected parties are invited to submit comments or representations on the proposed amendment of the agreement. Such comments or representations must be submitted by not later than Friday, 31 May 2019 at 12:00. Comments or representations must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly endorsed “SC1887A/2018: COMMENTS ON NOTICE OF AMENDMENT OF EXISITING AGREEMENT IS TO MAKE PROVISION FOR REVIEW OF OVERSTRAND MUNICIPAL SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK” and be deposited in Tender Box No. 7. All submissions must be addressed to: The Municipal Manager Tender box no 7 Overstrand Municipality Magnolia Avenue Hermanus 7200

ISaziso sinikwa ngakumbi mgokommiselo yeCandelo 21 no 21A kaMasipala weNgingqi: uMthetho weNkqubo zoMasipala, 2000 (Mthetho 32 ka2000) ukuba abantu basekuhlaleni nabanye abantu abachaphazelekayo bayamenywa ukuba bathumele izimvo zabo okanye izinto abazibhalileyo ngokumayela nokulungiswa kwesi sivumelwano siphakanyiswayo. Ezo zimvo okanye izinto abazibhalileyo kufuneka zingeniswe ngo Mvulo, 31 Meyi 2019 ngo 12:00. Izimvo okanye izinto ezibhaliweyo mazifakwe kwimvulophu etywiniweyo ebhalwe ngokucacileyo “SC1887A/2018: UKUHLAZIYWA KWESIKHOKELO SOCWANGCISO LOPHUHLISO LWENDAWO KUMASIPALA IOVERSTRAND” zifakwe kwi Bhokisi yeZiniki-Maxabiso no. 7.

Kennis geskied verder ingevolge artikel 21 en 21A van die Wet op Plaaslike Regering: Munisipale Stelsels, 2000 (Wet 32 van 2000), dat die plaaslike gemeenskap en geaffekteerde partye genooi word om kommentaar of vertoë oor die voorgestelde wysiging van die ooreenkoms aan die Munisipaliteit te lewer. Hierdie kommentaar of vertoë moet teen nie later nie as Maandag, 31 Mei 2019 om 12:00 ingedien word. Alle kommentare of vertoë moet ingedien word in ŉ verseëlde koevert, duidelik gemerk “SC1887A/2018: KOMMENTAAR OP KENNISGEWING VAN WYSIGING VAN BESTAANDE OOREENKOMS VOORSIENING TE MAAK HERSIENING VAN OVERSTRAND MUNISIPALE SE RUIMTELIKE ONTWIKKELINGSRAAMWERK” en geplaas word in Tenderbus Nr. 7.

Zonke izibhalo zithunyelwe ku: Umphathi kaMasipala Bhokisi yeZiniki-maxabiso no 7 UMasipala weNgingqi yase-Overstrand Magnolia Avenue Hermanus 7200

Persons who are physical disabled or who cannot read or write but wish to participate in the process, may come during office hours to the Municipal Offices, Magnolia Avenue, Hermanus where a staff member will assist that person to transcribe that person’s comments or representations.

Alle voorleggings moet geadresseer word aan: Die Munisipale Bestuurder Tenderbus nr. 7 Munisipaliteit Overstrand Magnolialaan Hermanus 7200

Abantu abakhubazekileyo kunye nabantu abangakwaziyo ukubhala kodwa bengqwenela ukuthatha inxaxheba kulomba, bayacelwa baye kwiOfisi zika Masipala eMagnolia Avenue,eHermanus apho kukho umntu ozokubanceda ngokubhala izimvo okanye iziphakamiso zabo.

Persone wat liggaamlik gestremd is of nie kan lees of skryf nie, maar aan die proses wil deelneem, kan gedurende kantoorure na die Munisipale Kantore, Magnolialaan, Hermanus kom, waar ŉ personeellid hulle sal help om die kommentaar of vertoë neer te skryf.

C Groenewald Municipal Manager

C Groenewald Umanejala kaMasipala

C Groenewald Munisipale Bestuurder

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TENDER NO. SC1990/2019

UQIKELELO- XABISO NO.SC 1990/2019

TENDER NR. SC1990/2019

Tenders are hereby invited for the Provision of Accommodation for Impounded Cats and Dogs in the Overstrand Area for a contract period ending 30 June 2022.

Kucelwa isiniki-xabiso: Ukunikeza iNdawo yokuhlalisa iiKati neZinja ezingenabanikazi kwiNgingqi iOverstrand ngexesha eliphela nge30 Juni 2022.

Tenders word hiermee ingewag vir die Voorsiening van Akkommodasie vir Geskutte katte en honde vir ‘n kontrakperiode eindigend 30 Junie 2022.

Tender documents, in English, are obtainable from Monday, 29 April 2019, at the offices of the Supply Chain Management Unit, Overstrand Municipality, Magnolia Avenue, Hermanus from Ms Rita Neethling; Tel. 028 313 8064, between 08h30 and 15h30 upon payment of a tender participation fee of R187-00 per set. Alternatively the document may be downloaded free of charge from the website: www.overstrand.gov.za .

Amaxwebhu, abhalwe ngesiNgesi, ayafumaneka ukusukela uMvulo 29 Aprili 2019, kwi-ofisi yoLawulo Lweentengo, kuMasipala we-Overstrand, eMagnolia Avenue, ku Nkosazana u Rita Neethling eHermanus tsalela u 028 313 8064 phakathi kweye-08h30 neye-15h30, usakuhlawula umrhumo wokuthatha inxaxheba oxabisa R187.00 iseti. Kungenjalo elixhwebhu liyafumaneka mahala kwi-webhu sayiti ethi: www.overstrand.gov.za

Tenderdokumente, in Engels, is verkrygbaar vanaf Maandag, 29 April 2019, by die Voorsieningskanaalbestuurseenheid, Overstrand Munisipaliteit, Magnolialaan, Hermanus, vanaf Me Rita Neethling, Tel. 028 313 8064 tussen 08h30 en 15h30 na betaling van ‘n tenderdeelnamefooi van R187-00 per stel. Alternatiewelik mag die dokument gratis afgelaai word vanaf die webblad www.overstrand.gov.za.

Sealed tenders, with “Tender No.SC 1990/2019: Provision of Accommodation for Impounded Cats and Dogs in the Overstrand Area for a contract period ending 30 June 2022 “clearly endorsed on the envelope, must be deposited in Tender Box No. 5 at the offices of the Overstrand Municipality, Magnolia Avenue, Hermanus. Bids may only be submitted on the bid documentation issued by Overstrand Municipality.

Isiniki-xabiso esitywiniweyo kwabhalwa, Isiniki-Xabiso No. SC 1990/2019: Ukunikeza iNdawo yokuhlalisa iiKati neZinja ezingenabanikazi kwiNgingqi iOverstrand ngexesha eliphela nge30 Juni 2022.” Ibhalwe ngokucacileyo kwimvulophu, mayifakwe kwi Bhokisi yeZiniki-maxabiso 5Kwii-ofisi zikaMasipala wase-Overstrand, Magnolia Avenue, Hermanus. Amaxhwebhu Oniko xabiso anikezwa ngu masipala maka buyiswe ngohlobo abhalwe ngalo.

Verseëlde tenders duidelik gemerk “Tender Nr: SC 1990/2019: Voorsiening van Akkommodasie vir Geskutte katte en honde vir ‘n kontrakperiode eindigend 30 Junie 2022” op die koevert, moet geplaas word in Tenderbus Nr. 5 by die kantore van die Overstrand Munisipaliteit, Magnolialaan, Hermanus. Tenders mag slegs ingedien word op die tenderdokumentasie verskaf deur Overstrand Munisipaliteit.

The closing date and time of the tender is on 31 May 2019 at 12h00 and tenders will be opened in public immediately thereafter in the Supply Chain Management Committee Room, Hermanus Administration.

Umhla nosuku lokuvala ngu mhla we 31 Meyi 2019 ngentsimbi ye 12h00 kwaye emva koko ziya kuvulwa ngokukhawuleza kwigumbi lekomiti, kuLawulo lwase Hermanus.

Die sluitingsdatum en -tyd van die tender is 31 Mei 2019 om 12h00 en tenders sal onmiddellik na afloop van die sluitingstyd in die openbaar oopgemaak word in die VKB Komiteekamer, Hermanus Administrasie.

Please refer enquiries to Mr. J du Toit at telephone number: 028 313 8165.

Nceda nxibelelana noJ du Toitkule nombolo ilandelayo 028 313 8165 ngazo naziphi iinkcukacha ezingacacanga ozifunayo

Navrae kan gerig word aan Mnr. J du Toit by telefoonnommer 028 313 8165.

DIRECTORATE: PROTECTION & SECURITY SERVICES

UMONGAMELI: WENKONZO ZOKHUSELEKO

DIREKTEUR: GEMEENSKAPSDIENSTE

TENDER NO. SC1986/2019

ISINIKI- XABISO NO. SC1986/2019

TENDER NR. SC1986/2019

Tenders are hereby invited for the Provision of Cleaning Services for the Greater Hermanus and Kleinmond Area for a contract period ending 30 June 2022.

Kucelwa Isiniki-xabiso: Unikezo Ngeenkonzo Zokucoca Kwi Ngingqi yase Hermanus nase Kleinmond kanga nge xesha eliphela nge 30 Juni 2022.

Tenders word hiermee ingewag vir die Voorsiening van Skoonmaakdienste in Groter Hermanus en Kleinmond Area vir ‘n kontrakperiode eindigend 30 Junie 2022.

Tender documents, in English, are obtainable from Monday, 29 April 2019, at the offices of the Supply Chain Management Unit, Overstrand Municipality, Magnolia Avenue, Hermanus; from Ms. Rita Neethling Tel. 028 313 8064 between 08h30 and 15h30 upon payment of a tender participation fee of R187-00 per set. Alternatively the document may be downloaded free of charge from the website: www.overstrand.gov.za .

Amaxwebhu, abhalwe ngesiNgesi, ayafumaneka ukusukela ngoLwesihlanu 29 Aprili 2019, kwi-ofisi yoLawulo lweTyathanga loKubonelela, kuMasipala we-Overstrand., eMagnolia Avenue, eHermanus tsalela u 028 313 8064 ku Nkosazana u Rita Neethling phakathi kweye-08h30 neye-15h30, usakuhlawula umrhumo wokuthatha inxaxheba oxabisa R187.00 nge seti Kungenjalo Amaxhwebhu ayafumaneka mahala kwi-webhu sayiti ethi: www.overstrand.gov.za

Tenderdokumente, in Engels, is verkrygbaar vanaf Maandag, 29 April 2019, by die Voorsieningskanaalbestuurseenheid, Overstrand Munisipaliteit, Magnolialaan, Hermanus, vanaf Me. Rita Neethling, Tel. 028 313 8064 tussen 08h30 en 15h30 na betaling van ‘n tenderdeelnamefooi van R187-00 per stel. Alternatiewelik mag die dokument gratis afgelaai word vanaf die webblad www.overstrand.gov.za.

Sealed tenders, with “Tender No. SC1986/2019: Provision of Cleaning Services for the Greater Hermanus and Kleinmond Area for a contract period ending 30 June 2022” clearly endorsed on the envelope, must be deposited in Tender Box No. 5 at the offices of the Overstrand Municipality, Magnolia Avenue, Hermanus. Bids may only be submitted on the bid documentation issued by Overstrand Municipality.

Isiniki-xabiso esitywiniweyo kwabhalwa, Isiniki-Xabiso No. SC 1986/2019: Kucelwa Isiniki-xabiso: Unikezo Ngeenkonzo Zokucoca Kwi Ngingqi yase Hermanus nase Kleinmond kanga nge xesha eliphela nge 30 Juni 2022” Ibhalwe ngokucacileyo kwimvulophu, mayifakwe kwi Bhokisi yeZinikimaxabiso no. 5 Kwii-ofisi zikaMasipala wase-Overstrand, Magnolia Avenue, Hermanus. Amaxhwebhu Oniko xabiso anikezwa ngu masipala maka buyiswe ngohlobo abhalwe ngalo.

Verseëlde tenders duidelik gemerk “Tender Nr. SC1986/2019: Verskaffing van Skoonmaakdienste in Hermanus Area vir ‘n kontrakperiode eindigend 30 Junie 2022” op die koevert, moet geplaas word in Tenderbus Nr. 5 by die kantore van die Overstrand Munisipaliteit, Magnolialaan, Hermanus. Tenders mag slegs ingedien word op die tenderdokumentasie verskaf deur Overstrand Munisipaliteit.

Compulsory information sessions will be held on 14 May 2019:

Umjikelo onyanzelekileyo wokubonisana uyakubanjelwa ngomhla we 14 Meyi 2019:

Verpligte inligtingsessies sal gehou word op 14 Mei 2019:

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10h00 Kleinmond Library, Kleinmond

Ngentsimbi ye 10h00 eKleinmond Library, Kleinmond

10h00 Kleinmond biblioteek, Kleinmond

14h00 Overstrand Banquet Hall, Magnolia Avenue, Hermanus.

Ngentsimbi ye 14h00 eBanquet hall, kwa Masipala, eMagnolia Avenue, eHermanus ngomhla we

14h00 Overstrand banketsaal, Magnolialaan, Hermanus.

The closing date and time of the tender is on 31 May 2019 at 12h00 and tenders will be opened in public immediately thereafter in the Supply Chain Management Committee Room, Hermanus Administration. Please refer enquiries to Ms. N Dyanti at telephone number: 028 313 8047.

Umhla nosuku lokuvala ngu mhla we 31 Mayi 2019 ngentsimbi ye 12h00 kwaye emva koko ziya kuvulwa ngokukhawuleza kwigumbi lekomiti, kuLawulo lwase Hermanus. Nceda nxibelelana no Nkosazana u N Dyanti kule nombolo ilandelayo 028 313 8047 ngazo naziphi iinkcukacha ezingacacanga ozifunayo

DIRECTOR: COMMUNITY SERVICES

UMONGAMELI: WENKONZO ZOLUNTU

DIREKTEUR: GEMEENSKAPSDIENSTE

OVERSTRAND MUNISIPALITEIT ERWE 370 & 371, JIKELEZASTRAAT, ZWELIHLE: AANSOEK OM KONSOLIDASIE, HERSONERING, VERGUNNINGSGEBRUIK, AFWYKING EN AFWYKING VAN OVERSTRAND RUIMTELIKE ONTWIKKELINGSRAAMWERK, 2006 EN OVERSTRAND GROEIBESTUURSTRATEGIE, 2010: WRAP (nms SM STEMELE & NP SKIZAZANA)

UMASIPALA WASEOVERSTRAND IZIZA 370 & 371, JIKELEZA STREET, ZWELIHLE: ISICELO SOKUHLANGANISWA, UTSHINTSHO KWIMO YOMHLABA, IMVUME YOKUSEBENZISA, UKUPHAMBUKA, UKUPHAMBUKA KWISIKHOKELO SOPHUHLISO LOMHLABA LASE OVERSTRAND (2006) KWAYE NOKUPHAMBUKA KWISICWANGCISO SOLAWULO LOKUKHULA KWEOVERSTRAND (2010): WRAP (EGAMENI LIKA SM STEMELE & NP SKIZAZANA)

OVERSTRAND MUNICIPALITY ERVEN 370 & 371, JIKELEZA STREET, ZWELIHLE : APPLICATION FOR CONSOLIDATION, REZONING, CONSENT USE, DEPARTURE, DEVIATION FROM OVERSTRAND SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK, 2006 AND OVERSTRAND GROWTH MANAGEMENT STRATEGY, 2010: WRAP (obo SM STEMELE & NP SKIZAZANA)

Kennis geskied hiermee dat die geregistreerde eienaar van voorneme is om Erwe 370 & 371 Zwelihle te ontwikkel en word die aansoeke ingevolge Artikel 47 van die Overstrand Munisipaliteit Verordening vir Munisipale Grondgebruikbeplanning, 2015 as volg uiteengesit:

Kukhutshwa isaziso sokuba injongo yabanini ababhalisiweyo ukuphuhlisa Iziza 370 & 371 Zwelihle, izicelo ezichazwe ngolu hlobo lulandelayo ngokwemiqathango ngokwemiba yeSolotya lama-47 loMthethwana kaMasipala wase-Overstrand weSicwangciso soYilo lokuSetyenziswa koMhlaba, sonyaka wama-2015

Notice is hereby given that it is the intention of the registered owners to develop Erven 370 & 371 Zwelihle, which applications is set out as follows in terms of Section 47 of the Overstrand Municipality By-Law on Municipal Land Use Planning, 2015:

Konsolidasie Aansoek ingevolge Artikel 16(2)(e) om die twee erwe te konsolideer.

Ukuhlanganiswa Isicelo ngokwemigqaliselo yeSolotya 16(2)(e) ukuhlanganisa iZiza ezibini

Consolidation Application in terms of Section 16(2)(e) to consolidate the two erven.

Utshintsho kwimo yomhlaba Isicelo ngokwemigqaliselo yeSolotya 16(2)(a) utshintsha imo yomhlaba uhlanganisiweyo ukusuka Kundawo yokuHlala 1: Indawo yokuHlala Enye ukuya Kushishino 3; Ushishino IwaseKhaya.

Rezoning Application in terms of Section 16(2)(a) to rezone the consolidated erf from Residential Zone 1: Single Residential to Business Zone 3: Local Business.

Vergunningsgebruik Aansoek ingevolge Artikel 16(2)(o) vir ‘n Vergunningsgebruik om ‘n drankwinkel te vestig.

Imvume yokusebenziswa Isicelo ngokwemigqaliselo yeSolotya 16(2)(o) semvume yokusebenziswa ukuvumela ivenkile ethengisa, utywala.

Consent Use Application in terms of Section 16(2)(o) for a Consent Use to establish a bottle store.

Afwyking Aansoek ingevolge Artikel 16(2)(b) om die 3m noordelike syboulyn te verslap na 2m om die voorgestelde nuwe drankwinkel te akkommodeer, die 3m westelike agterboulyn na 0m om ‘n voorgestelde nuwe toilet te akkommodeer, en die 3m noordelike syboulyn na 0m om ‘n voorgestelde nuwe toilet te akkommodeer.

Ukuphambuka Isicelo ngokwemigqaliselo yeSolotya 16(2)(b) ukuphambuka kumda wokwakha ngasentla ecaleni ukusuka ku 3m ukuya ku 2m ukuvumela ivenkile ethengisa, utywala ecelwayo. Ukuphambuka kumda wokwakha entshona emva ukusuka ku 3m ukuya ku 0m ukuvumela indlu yangasese kwaye ukuphambuka kumda wokwakha ngasentla ecaleni ukuska ku 3m ukuya ku 0m ukuvumela indlu yangasese ecelwayo.

Departure Application in terms of Section 16(2)(b) to relax the 3m northern lateral building line from to 2m to accommodate the proposed bottle store, the 3m western rear building line to 0m to accommodate a proposed toilet and the 3m northern lateral building line to 0m to accommodate a proposed toilet.

Afwyking van Overstrand Ruimtelike Ontwikkelingsraamwerk, 2006 en Overstrand Groeibestuurstrategie, 2010 Aansoek ingevolge Artikel 10 om af te wyk van die residensiële grondgebruik reservering en om kommersiële grondgebruik toe te laat.

Ukuphambuka Kwisikhokelo Sophuhliso Lomhlaba laseOverstrand (2006) Kwaye Nokuphambuka Kwisicwangciso Solawulo Lokukhula kweOverstrand (2010) Isicelo ngokwemigqaliselo yeSolotya 10 ukuphambuka ukugcinwa komhlaba njegendawo yokuhlala ukuvumela ishishini.

Deviation from Overstrand Spatial Development Framework, 2006 and Overstrand Growth Management Strategy, 2010 Application in terms of Section 10 to deviate from the reservation of residential land use to permit a commercial land use.

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

Iinkcukacha ngokwemiba yesi sindululo ziyafumaneka ukuze zihlolwe ngulowo nalowo ufuna ukuzifundela ngeentsuku zokusebenza ngamaxesha okusebenza aphakathi kwentsimbi yesi-08:00 ne-16:30 kwiCandelo: Zicwangiso ngeDolophu kwa-16 Paterson Street, Hermanus.

Enige kommentaar op die voorstel moet skriftelik ingedien word in terme van Artikels 51 en 52 van die voorgeskrewe Verordening by die Munisipaliteit (Patersonstraat 16, Hermanus / (f) 028 313 2093 / (e) loretta@overstrand.gov.za) voor of op 7 Junie 2019 met die naam, adres en kontakbesonderhede, belang in die aansoek sowel as redes vir die kommentaar aangedui. Telefoniese navrae kan gerig word aan die Stadsbeplanner, Mnr. H Olivier 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.

Naziphi na izimvo ezibhaliweyo zingangeniswa ngokwezibonelelo zamaSolotya ama-51 nama-52 kwaMasipala (16 Paterson Street, Hermanus / (f) 028 313 2093 / (e) loretta@overstrand.gov.za) ngoLwesihlanu okanye ngaphambi koLwesihlanu, 7 uJuni (eyeSilimela) 2019, ukhankanye igama lakho, idilesi, iinkcukacha ofumaneka kuzo, umdla wakho kwesi sicelo nezizathu zokunika izimvo. Imibuzo ngefowuni ingabhekiswa uMyili-dolophu oPhezulu, Umnu. H Olivier ku-028 313 8900. UMasipala angala ukwamkela izimvo ezifike emva komhla wokuvala. Nabani na ongakwazi ukufunda okanye ukubhala angaya kwiCandelo leDolophu apho igosa likamasipala liza kumnceda avakalise izimvo zakhe ngokusemethethweni.

Hersonering Aansoek ingevolge 16(2)(a) om die gekonsolideerde erf te hersoneer vanaf Residensiëlesone 1: Enkel Residensieël na Sakesone 3: Plaaslike sake.

Munisipale Bestuurder, Overstrand Munisipaliteit, Posbus 20, HERMANUS, 7200 Munisipale Kennisgewing Nr. 70/2019

UMlawuli kaMasipala, Kwiofisi zikaMasipala, PO Box 20, HERMANUS, 7200 InomboloYesazisokaMasipala 70/2019

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. Any written comments must be submitted to the Municipality (16 Paterson Street, Hermanus / (f) 0283132093 / (e ) loretta@overstrand.gov.za) in accordance with the provisions of Sections 51 and 52 of the said By-law on or before 7 June 2019, quoting your name, address and contact details, interest in the application and reasons for comment. Telephonic enquiries can be made to the Town Planner, Mr. H Olivier 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. Municipal Manager, Overstrand Municipality, P.O. Box 20, HERMANUS, 7200 Municipal Notice No. 70/2019

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In conversation with a world rugby legend By Tony O'Hagan

t was a rare privilege to have English rugby legend, Jason Leonard, making the time to meet me to discuss his illustrious rugby career – and life after his retirement from the game. We met in Hermanus during the HiTec Walkerbay Xtreme, where Jason handed rugby jerseys to less-privileged, young rugby players on behalf of his charity, Atlas Foundation, which he founded in 2014. “The foundation uses the power of rugby to improve the lives of impoverished young people all over the world,” Jason said. “We operate in 16 countries and have helped 25 000 young people.” During the Hi-Tec Walkerbay Xtreme, Jason was accompanied by Springbok legends, John Smit and Percy Montgomery, who participated in the exhilarating See-and-Sand Xtreme event. Jason started his professional rugby career at the English club, Saracens, and moved to the Harlequins Club after one season. There he played 290 games for "Quins" over a period spanning 14 years. The club produced many international players. In Jason’s view, however, flanker Peter Winterbottom was the standout player during his career with Harlequins. The first time Jason was chosen to play for England was in a "friendly" against Argentina in Buenos Aires in 1990. At the age of 21, he was the youngest prop forward to play for England. "It was anything but a friendly and a real baptism of fire because it coincided with the eighth anniversary of the Falklands War (1982),” he recalled. “The crowd was boisterous. We were pelted with oranges, bottles

English rugby legend, Jason Leonard, at the HI-TEC Walkerbay Xtreme. - and one spectator threw a bathroom tap on to the pitch. Who takes a bathroom tap to a rugby game?" he asked. "They were also burning our flag, the Union Jack.” Jason earned 114 caps for England, wearing the captain's band on many occasions. In 1992, while representing England against Wales, he felt a numbing sensation in his right arm but finished the game. It was discovered that he had ruptured a vertebra in his neck and the diagnosis was that he may never play rugby again. "A bone from my hip was grafted into my neck and due to brilliant surgery and a rehabilitation regime, I made a full recovery,” he explained. Jason was selected for three British and Irish Lion tours: 1993 (New Zealand); 1997(South Africa); and

John Smit (left) ex Springbok captain, Sue Anderson from the Atlas Foundation and Springbok fullback Percy Montgomery.

2001(Australia). The Lions, as the team was known, is close to his heart and, after serving on the Board of the British and Irish Lions, he is now chairman of the board and will hold this position when the Lions tour South Africa, an event high on Jason's list of priorities. "We look forward to our visit to your country in 2021. I will be staying in South Africa for the next few days to have meetings with the South African Rugby Board in preparation for the visit," he said. A World Cup winner in Australia in 2003, Jason also made World Cup appearances in England (1991), South Africa (1995), Wales and England (1999). England coach, Sir Clive Woodward, stated that his decision to bring on Jason Leonard as a substitute for prop, Graham Rowntree, was

one of the turning points in England's victory. England was struggling at scrum time. When asked about this, Jason replied: "We were having difficulty in responding to South African referee, Andre Watson's interpretation of the scrum rules and had to adapt to the referee by implementing Plan B, which proved successful in the end.”

service, The Fun Bus. It was truly a pleasure to meet such a rugby celebrity and, should the British and Irish Lions emerge victorious against the Springboks in 2021, I may have to greet this legend as "Sir Jason Leonard"…

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Leonard was awarded an MBE in 2002 and after the World Cup success he received an OBE. Since his retirement from the game in 2004, Jason has remained highly involved in world rugby and was appointed president of the Rugby Football Union from 2015-2016. He was inducted into the Rugby Hall of Fame in 2014. Jason recently launched his own special-events

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Five schools in the Overberg received grants from the Atlas Foundation. They will be presented with new kit, as well as coaching that will lead up to a tournament later in the year. These schools are in Gansbaai, Villiersdorp, Grabouw and Bredasdorp. The Hi-Tec Walkerbay Xtreme offered a perfect opportunity to bring Jason, Percy, John and Marius Hurter to Hermanus to soak up the atmosphere in town, and to view all the adventure-sport opportunities in the region.

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