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The arrival of Spring in the Overberg is heralded every year by bright, yellow fields of blooming canola. This photo was taken by Hedda Mittner on a recent outing to Gabriëlskloof Winery on the Swartrivier Road off the N2. Above is a White-fronted Bee-eater (Merops bullockoides) which local birder, Jenny Parsons was fortunate to come across in Betty's Bay. She also spotted this Orange-Nodding Head (Liparia splendens) on a recent walk in Pringle Bay.

Celebrate Tourism Month Writer De Waal Steyn

ith spring on our doorstep, the Overberg is ready to celebrate Tourism Month during September. Frieda Lloyd, Overstrand Tourism Manager, says this annual celebration is held to focus on the importance of tourism for the local economy and to promote domestic tourism among South Africans. “Cape Whale Coast will be using the opportunity to introduce an initiative called ‘Share the Love’ to recognise the many compassionate gestures in our community and encourage others to spread their kindness, warmth and humanity. It’s about smiling more and

acknowledging those who help us in our everyday lives. It’s about emotional gain and being grateful for what we have and where we live. “Through this initiative we want to focus on the many positive attributes of our region – nature, wine, whales, sharks, penguins, arts, adventure, romance and food – but most of all we want to unite our communities with a link of appreciation,” says Lloyd. As the Overberg grows, so does the importance of the Blue Green Economy as it is set to become one of the biggest drivers of tourism to the area.

The Blue Green Economy refers to unlocking the economic potential of ocean and land resources while aiming to reduce environmental risks and ecological scarcities through sustainable development, without degrading the environment. “There are many simple things we can do to assist in the fight to save our natural resources. As a responsible tourism destination, the Cape Whale Coast wants to share the blue green heart of our economy by reducing single-use plastics, including straws, bags, take-away coffee cups and water bottles,” says Lloyd.

“This tourism month we want our people to share their stories about making a difference in the lives of other people. By connecting our communities, we create an atmosphere of positivity. If we make this place great for ourselves, we are in fact making it great for our tourists. “The economic benefits of something like the whale season stretch much further than just accommodation and meals. Visitors make use of all our other amenities. Locals should also take part in the wide array of activities on offer and travel locally to among others, our wine routes.

The value of the ocean economy has been predicted to be as much as $24 trillion, according to a study done by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). “With this in mind we ask everyone to be tourists in their own towns. Visit a place you haven’t been to before, do something new, try something different. A local excursion ties in firmly with the call for South Africans and our Overstrand residents to travel domestically during Tourism Month to get a better understanding of the affordable, exciting and world-class attractions that are available on our own doorstep.”

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A gift of life, to last a lifetime Writer Elaine Davie

he liver is the most amazing organ. It can be severely damaged and still be able to regenerate itself and function perfectly normally afterwards. Yet, if it starts to malfunction, it can cause irreparable damage to other organs of the body, especially the kidneys. A rare hereditary condition of the liver, at least in this country, called fibrinogen A α-chain amyloidosis (AFib) has exactly that effect – and, to date, no cure has been found for it. On New Year’s Day 2010, Pringle Bay resident, Nicola Lloyd made a New Year’s resolution: she had been feeling extremely tired for a long while, so she resolved to find the time to visit her GP for a thorough check-up as early as possible in the new year. The blood tests indicated raised protein levels. When the doctor took her history and discovered that her British-born father had died at the relatively early age of 66 of undefined kidney failure, he wasted no time in referring her to a nephrologist, who ordered further tests. When the diagnosis of AFib came back and the consequences were explained to Nicola, she couldn’t be-

lieve her ears. The proteins produced by her liver were forming a layer of plaque which was clogging the kidneys and in due course, she, too, was likely to experience complete kidney failure. Drug treatment in the UK over the next few years did not succeed in halting progress of the disease and eventually, the only option was a liver transplant. Already registered as an organ donor in South Africa, Nicola had never imagined that she might need to become a beneficiary herself. Her name was placed at the top of the list of recipients for a liver transplant at the Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre, the only facility in South Africa currently conducting liver transplants. One morning in December 2018, six months after her name was added to the list, she received the call. By 14:00 that afternoon she was in Johannesburg and the necessary tests for compatibility with the donor organ, which had been flown in from Cape Town, were carried out. With a window of only about six hours from the harvesting of the organ to implantation in a recipient, the operation took place immediately.

Although, in some cases, it may be possible to transplant only a portion of the liver, which in time would regenerate itself, in her case, a full organ transplant was necessary. “It was a huge and incredibly risky operation,” says Nicola, “but, of course, the greatest danger is that the body will reject the new organ afterwards. I was in the hospital for 10 days and had to stay on in Johannesburg for two-anda-half more months to check that the level of the immuno-suppressants was correct. “It’s a long journey to full recovery and I still have to go up every three months for check-ups, but there has been a huge amount of progress in the development of immunosuppressants over the past 10 years or so. What can I say, it’s been brilliant. I no longer have AFib and here I am after less than nine months living a pretty-well normal life. The experience has brought so many good people into my life. “But most of all, I just don’t know how to express my thanks to that anonymous donor, who gave me a new chance at life, and then of course to all the doctors and staff at the Donald

Pringle Bay resident and organ recipient, Nicola Lloyd with Die Spinnekop on Clarence Drive. Gordon Medical Centre. They have been more than wonderful.” Although the donor’s identity is not revealed to the beneficiary, Nicola did write a letter of gratitude to the family, which was passed on to them. “I think in a strange way in the midst of great tragedy, family members sometimes see this as a way of extending a loved one’s life, in someone else’s body.” Unfortunately in this country, there are never enough organs to meet the desperate need for transplants. Nicola is living proof of what this gift can mean. Although it is possible for donors to specify which organs they would like to give, in theory, one donor could save seven lives, with donations of the heart, pancreas, liver, two kidneys and two lungs, let alone tissue, bones and corneas. Anyone is

eligible to become a donor, no matter what age, unless they have a chronic, degenerative disease. South African medical science has led the way in transplant surgery, from Prof Chris Barnard and his team of heart surgeons to the brilliant Dr Bert Myburgh who was recognised world-wide for his pioneering work in liver and kidney transplants. Nicola is still a registered donor herself and she agrees with the Organ Donor Foundation that it is a conversation all South Africans should have with their family members. The Foundation would be happy to answer any questions members of the public may have about the procedure and would happily assist with registration as an organ donor. The Organ Donor Foundation help line number is 0800 22 66 11.

Spinning a web for organ donation It is not every day that you pass two men on the road, one running in his Spider-Man costume and the other on a hand cycle, in an effort to raise awareness for organ donation in South Africa. But that is exactly what happened to Pringle Bay resident, Nicola Lloyd, when she encountered the men on Clarence Drive last week. What makes this even more of a coincidence, is that Nicola underwent a life-saving liver transplant only nine months ago.

PHOTO: Taylum Meyer Eric Nefdt aka Die Spinnekop (in the Spider-Man costume on the right) and Normie Eckard (a paraplegic in the hand cycle) with their support vehicle driver, AJ van der Walt at Misty Waves Hotel in Hermanus (a wheelchair-friendly establishment where Normie spent the night). The men set off on Friday morning on the last stretch of their 45-day trip from Lüderitz to Cape Agulhas to raise awareness for organ donation.

Eric Nefdt aka Die Spinnekop, paraplegic Normie Eckard and their support vehicle driver, AJ van der Walt, spent 45 days on the road from Lüderitz in Namibia to Cape Agulhas at the southernmost point of Africa. They reached Betty’s Bay on Thursday, set off again on Friday

morning and reached Cape Agulhas on Sunday 1 September. Eric wasn’t a runner until a few years ago. In 2017 he ran his first Comrades Marathon in a Spider-Man suit, representing Heart Kids SA. He trained for more than a year leading up to this gruelling ultra-marathon, jogging in Pretoria in rush-hour traffic in a hired Spider-Man suit (on a dare from some friends!), to create awareness for Congenital Heart Disease. He became such a familiar sight that people started referring to him as Die Spinnekop. Normie, an avid wheelchair sportsman, was introduced to Eric by a mutual friend just 10 days before Eric planned to run from Pretoria to Lüderitz in 2018, and immediately decided to join him as the support vehicle driver. He also hand cycled

161 km for charity on that trip. Along the way, they met AJ, who joined them this year as the support driver on the road from Lüderitz to Cape Agulhas. Normie hand cycled almost all the way, while Eric ran over 1 200 km, and was also challenged to hand cycle 40 km. They covered an average of 50 km per day. One organ donor can save up to seven lives and transform over 50 lives. Approximately 4 300 people are waiting for a life-saving organ or cornea transplant in South Africa, but only 0,2% of our population are registered organ donors. Organ and tissue donation is a simple choice that will cost you nothing but a few minutes of your time to register. Simply fill out the online form at www.odf.org.za/spinnekop to receive an email with your organ donor card.

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Forging a digital path to success tising for its survival,” says Tania Hamman, who is responsible for administration and finances at the news organisation.

Writer Raphael da Silva

2, 2018 to 10 657 copies in Quarter 2, 2019, a growth of 7.2%.

“The future success and continued existence of The Village NEWS will be determined, in large part, by the success of its digital strategy and the growth of its online audience,” says De Waal Steyn, the publisher of the newspaper, which celebrates its fourth birthday this week.

Since The Village NEWS prints 10 000 hard copies of the newspaper each week, this growth is a direct result of an increase in digital readership of the paper on ISSUU and PressReader, two global publication platforms for newspapers and magazines.

“Adapt or die is the mantra of the newspaper industry. Thankfully, we are already well underway in implementing our digital strategy and all the indications are that we are on the right track,” says De Waal.

“Right now, approximately 10% of our readers are reading us on ISSUU or PressReader and this number continues to grow. We particularly encourage local Overstrand readers who have a good internet connection to download the paper in this PDF format so that someone else can pick up the physical copy. We are able to grow our readership but it also means that we can maintain our current print run, a cost-saving necessity for a business which relies on adver-

De Waal points to the recently released audited figures from the Audit Bureau of Circulations of South Africa (ABC), which showed that The Village NEWS grew from 9 939 copies in Quarter

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But while the focus remains on growing online readership, Ilana van der Merwe, graphic designer on the team, believes that there are other opportunities for The Village NEWS to ensure that readers are actively engaged with the physical paper. “We will be launching a number of magazines in the next months which will be inserted into the newspaper and also delivered to key distribution points. For advertisers, not only will they get excellent print quality but magazines have a longer shelf life and are picked up and read often,” says Ilana. But it is the growth of The Village NEWS’ social

media and website figures that has marketing manager, Kathy Mulock-Bentley, excited. “Increasingly, advertisers realise that newspaper readers are not necessarily digital online readers and vice versa, and are asking for a print and digital strategy. "Also, we know that different age groups and demographics are accessing The Village NEWS in different ways. Women with families, for example, are big fans of our Facebook groups and read our articles from their mobile phones while waiting to pick up the kids or when they have a spare moment.” Going forward, De Waal says, “Expect some more exciting announcements in the future. We will be launching an app soon and are also looking at how we can take our partnership with the Daily Maverick to the next level.”

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Been there, done that – a former poacher’s story Writer Elaine Davie

nce upon a time, Donovan (not his real name) was a poacher – arrested three times, released three times.

All along the Whale Coast, for generations, small communities made a living as smallscale fishermen; out before dawn in their boats and home late. It was a hard life, but there were enough fish in the sea for everyone: geelbek, geelstert, silwervis, hotnotsvis, snoek; as well as crayfish, mussels, perlemoen. That was in the days before… It was in one of these communities that Donovan grew up. Although his father was not a fisherman, all his uncles and older cousins were, and from an early age, he was out in the boats with them, swimming, diving, as much at home in the water as he was on land. He both loved the sea and respected it. The fish and other sea creatures, their habits and habitats were as familiar to him as those of his own friends. As he grew up, there was never any doubt that he would join his relatives on the boats. In 2000 a team of government marine biologists arrived to evaluate the quality of local crayfish stocks and estimate their sustainability, with a view to opening the area up to small-scale quota fishing. Each of the local fishermen involved in the study (including Donovan), was given a quota of one ton. “There were so many kreef in these waters,” he remembers, “that in two days we could take out our full quota. Those were good times. Our haul would be collected here, taken to the factories in Hermanus or Hout Bay, weighed, packed and sent overseas. We were paid between R300 and R400 a kilo. It was more than enough to live on.” The scientists were happy with the outcome of their survey. The crayfish fishing season was limited to nine months in the year, allowing for the re-generation of the stock, and the quotas renewed. But then the illegal trade got in on the act and the numbers went into a sharp decline. The quota was reduced to 750kg, then to 480kg, then to 200kg, and the fishermen could no longer survive on that. By 2010, Donovan had begun to try and make up the shortfall by going out at night to poach abalone. “At that time, there were about 10 of us in the community who were poaching. We were getting about R150 to R300 per kg,

whereas these days, the poachers are getting about R470 per kg. I was caught three times and locked up three times. “In the end, I learnt one thing and that was that you can make fast money by poaching, but you can go to jail just as quickly.” By then, Donovan was married and had children and he felt he was taking too much of a risk, so he applied for a new quota and in 2011/2012 was granted one. Now he has a 15-year quota for crayfish fishing which will come to an end in 2030. In the off-season, he has found another job on-shore, which keeps bread on the table. Since he gave up poaching, however, the environment has changed out of all proportion. Most of the 10 original poachers who were active in his day, are out of the game. Instead, in his relatively small community, there are now over 100 poachers, almost none of them local. “They come here and ask us to teach them how to dive, but most of them are useless and we’ve had many drownings in this area – they don’t understand the sea like we do,” he says. “The other thing about these poachers is they’re not afraid of anyone. They will go out in broad daylight and do whatever they like, strip everything, down to the smallest animal and everyone is afraid of them. In the old days, the community used to organise a sea watch at night. They would go out along the rocks and if they saw someone diving in the sea or behaving suspiciously, they would report it to the police and they would arrest the culprit. But these days everyone’s afraid of the poachers, including the police. “I mean, if you are a couple of people from the community and you meet 20 or 30 poachers coming out of the water with knives, there’s no way you’re going to confront them. Either

you’ll die on the spot, or the next thing you know, your house will be burnt down. The thing is, the perlemoen close to the shore are long gone, so they come here in boats from other communities, too, and it’s like gang warfare between people who work for different buyers. You don’t want to get caught up in that.” There is only one Department of Fisheries boat (die rooi boot), which patrols the whole length of the coast; the poachers are warned when it’s lying at anchor somewhere close by, and they don’t go out then. As soon as the boat moves on, the poachers are back in the water. “It’s like the Army coming in to the Cape Flats,” comments Donovan. “The minute they leave, the gangs are killing one another again. What we need is a boat permanently based in the Overstrand.” And they’re not only taking perlemoen; they’re taking kreef as well, big, small, eggs, everything. Recently, there were 10 unregistered boats in their area and between them they took an estimated 180 000 tails. He finds it particularly galling that officials are continuously checking on the quota fishers. They swoop on the boats as the catches come in to check on the size of the crayfish caught. If they find any undersized specimens, they are fined R500 for each one and if there are more than 10, the fishers are locked up and their boat confiscated – no warnings, no discussions. Donovan reckons that a good poacher these days can earn R10 000 in a week. “He lives for the day – what does he care about the future? The sea is so empty already that we can sit out there in the sun for a whole day and catch nothing. I wish we could camp off our section of the sea with a wire fence,” he sighs ruefully. “The sea is everything to me, you know; it’s a sad story.

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FROM THE EDITOR CEL-E-BRATE good NEWS, come on! Birthdays are not just an excuse for a good party but also a time to take stock and reflect on the past and, more importantly, to look to the future. As The Village NEWS celebrates its fourth birthday this week, there is much to be thankful for. As a news and information organisation, The NEWS continues to grow. Circulation numbers keep increasing, a reflection of our growing digital presence across social media, online (thevillagenews. co.za) and on the international publication platforms of ISSUU and PressReader.

The team has grown, creating more jobs in the Overstrand. There are plans to grow the team even further as we strive to ensure that a diversity of voices from the community is being heard.

to make the Overberg proud with the FCJ awards they won, a reflection of their commitment and passion to provide pictures, stories and articles that are bestin-class.

Last year, the paper won the coveted Independent Newspaper of the Year award at the Forum for Community Journalists (FCJ), an independent, non-profit organisation that strives to promote and express the interests of all community newspapers, magazines and online publications across the country. This year, The NEWS was the runner-up while our journalists, columnists and photographers continued

What is the secret of this success? Quite simply, The Village NEWS is firmly rooted in two beliefs: optimism for the future and the Overberg, and an unwavering conviction that while bad news travels fast, good news travels even faster – and these are the stories that need to be told.

exist, also share this positivity. As The NEWS begins its fifth year of operations, the team remains steadfast despite the negative “noise” that so often seems to dominate conversations and the clear economic challenges this country and our towns must address. We invite readers and advertisers to continue their journey with us, to celebrate the Overberg and its community, and to always tell the good that is always in the news.

Thankfully, readers, advertisers and supporters, without whom we would not

This is the good NEWS - Ed

Got an axe to grind? Do it chop-chop!

A Far Kraai

By Murray Stewart thevillagemuze@gmail.com

and people got drunk and cheered the executioner after each dangling corpse stopped twitching – sometimes 15 or 20 minutes later. Great entertainment for the whole family.

To all plant-based food munchers – please be warned! This article contains meat. And a bit of blood and gore. So you wouldn’t read this to your kids at bedtime – even if you do eat animals.

“C’mon kids – it’s a lovely day to be out in the sunshine. Go and fetch Mom from the pub and tell her we’re going to the festival in town. It’s Execution Day!” (Yaaay! from the kids).

Getting the chop often has nothing to do with keeping a watchful eye on your chosen tjop on the braai. As we all know, the best cuts always go first, but sometimes that first cut isn’t always the best.

Occasionally, over the years, knots slipped or ropes snapped, and the blindfolded thug would hurtle to the ground. Sustaining nothing more than a snapped shinbone or dislodged pelvis, he’d be dragged back up to the gallows, so the hangman could attempt a ‘take two’.

I’m referring to the other kind of getting the chop. Like when you’re fired, dropped from the jukskei team, or receive a 'Dear John' text. Worse still though (as the original meaning implies), is having your head separated from your body with an axe. In the old days, beheadings were reserved for special occasions. Regular criminals were usually just ‘hanged by the neck until dead’. These public executions were treated by the shuffling masses as a festive day out. Temporary food stalls and shebeens were erected,

Anyway, back to beheadings and getting the chop. There’s a case in England where the first 'chop to go' was certainly not the best for government executioner, John Ketch (1685).

succession rights to the crown – and bugger half-brother James. Seriously un-chuffed, King Jimmy wanted to make an example of this pretender, so he instructed Ketch to use an axe – not the rope. This would make the spectacle of Monmouth’s demise more horrific for the howling, bloodthirsty hordes. Sadly, our chum Ketch was more of a noose guy than an axe guy. He’d already made a total cock-up of beheading Lord Russell recently, and certainly didn’t need a repeat. The long-handle axe he used on Monmouth was also rather unusual. The deep, triangular blade was slightly concave, designed more for carpentry than dismembering, so swinging it from above the head and striking the exact spot was literally a hit-and-miss affair. Ketch made his living from killing people legally, and depending on the fee, could create whatever extravaganza the budget allowed. According to the records, James insisted that no gore was to be spared. What happened next must have cheered him up immensely.

He was instructed by the recently crowned King James II to behead the Duke of Monmouth, at the time imprisoned in The Tower. Now Monmouth, being the oldest – though illegitimate – son of the previous monarch, King Charles II, claimed

While kneeling before the chopping

block, Monmouth saw the axe and immediately protested that the blade was too blunt. The arrogant Ketch claimed he was no amateur at murder, so Monmouth just had to grim and wear it. Well, the first swing missed the neck altogether and glanced off the back of Monmouth’s head. It wasn’t heavy enough to be fatal, and with Monmouth still conscious and yelling “Too blunt!” Ketch took another swing. And another… After five unsuccessful attempts, he eventually had to use his Swiss Army knife to detach the head completely. It was not his finest hour. Nor was it Monmouth’s, for that matter. Now, to make things more unpalatable, apart from his wages and bribes, Ketch made a fortune from dismembering and selling off pieces of the deceased – a thigh here, a hand there – and the more famous/notorious the nobleman/villain, the more expensive the off-cuts. Well, without sticking my neck out, I’m sure some folks will look at braai tjops differently from now on – even a vegan or two.

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Siyakha deserves support It was disappointing to read in The Village NEWS of 21 August (There is opportunity in this crisis) that loans to Siyakha projects have “largely dried up”. This is such a worthwhile initiative to build relationships and grow businesses that it deserves support. We have recently experienced unrest and disruptions in Hermanus and this is one way for concerned residents, and indeed large businesses who were affected by the unrest, to build bridges and to make a difference for as little as R500 – and this in the form of a LOAN, not a donation. You actually get your money back! World-wide examples of this microfinance lending are the Grameen Bank, Kiva, and the Small Enterprise Foundation Agency in Limpopo Province. All of these schemes report repayment percentages of 98% or more. Siyakha has sifted, sorted and studied these schemes and has come up with a unique, tailor-made scheme for Hermanus. If this is successful it could be a blueprint for other towns in South Africa to follow with positive spin-offs for individual entrepreneurs and for the economy. If you invest in the scheme, you help someone to grow their business, to employ one or more persons, to gain confidence, develop self-esteem and build a better future for themselves and their families. The Borrower feels good. The Lender feels good. It’s a winwin situation and a challenge to the Hermanus community.

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The best way to describe the Siyakha initiative is as follows: HOW SIYAKHA WORKS How to get an interest-free loan – The Borrower • A small business operator identifies the need for extra capital to grow his/her business. • Provided they have a bank account and have a viable business enterprise, they approach Siyakha for an interest-free loan. • They can obtain a Loan Application form through the Grootbos Foundation, the Youth Café in Zwelihle, LED offices in the area or from Olwethu Petros, 462 Jinie Street, Zwelihle. • Applicants submit a completed application form with supporting documents and are then invited to present their proposal to an adjudication panel of Hermanus Siyakha. • If the project is approved, it is advertised on the Hermanus Siyakha website, www.HermanusSiyakha. org.za inviting Lenders to support the project with loans of a minimum of R500. • Once the loan is fully funded, then a Mentor (an experienced businessperson) will be allocated to the project and, together, the entrepreneur and the Mentor will finalise the loan details, including how much of the loan will be repaid monthly and over what period. • If the Mentor feels that the applicant would benefit from some business training this will be arranged with the Grootbos Training Academy. • The period over which the loan

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will be repaid and the size of each monthly repayment will be agreed in a written contract. No surety is required to secure the loan. The Mentor will work with the borrower for the full term of the loan to ensure the viability and sustainability of the business.

How to lend money to a project The Lender • Go to the website www.hermanussiyakha.org.za and select a project that appeals to you and with which you would like to be involved by advancing some loan capital. • Consider the potential of the project and select one you want to support. • Pledge your loan – minimum R500. • When the full amount required has been successfully crowd-funded you will be asked to transfer your loan amount to the Hermanus Siyakha bank account; 100% of this amount will go towards the project you have selected. • The website will keep you updated on the progress of your project and indeed all the projects. • At the end of the loan period, when the loan amount is fully repaid, you will be notified that your money is available. • You can then either take the cash, ,or find another worthwhile project and keep your loan rotating in the system. Michael Mathews * The writer of this letter was involved with the inception of Siyakha and is himself a Lender. - Ed

Stop parking in disabled zones! I never considered disabled people until my mom had to use a wheelchair. I am now disabled due to an amputation and also have to use a wheelchair. I went to the traffic department to get a disabled sticker and they were extremely courteous, helped with everything and assisted my wife in getting the documentation. Now I find that many inconsiderate people park in disabled zones with no sticker or permission. Disabled parking means what it says on the sign: don’t park there. Today I went to the Mediclinic for treatment and someone had parked a big white Land Rover, with no disabled sticker, over two disabled parking places. The traffic enforcement should fine these

transgressors R1000 every time – maybe then they won’t park where they should not. The situation was just as bad when I went to the mall in Sandbaai. Out of every car parked in a disabled bay – and there were many – not one had a sticker that gives them permissionto do so. I don’t care if you have a bad back or a sore foot, or are having problems, or are late and want to nip into the store, and park there just because it’s convenient. You can walk and I cannot. Who needs the space more? Please think before you park in a zone where you don’t belong. Thank you. Garry Hermansen, Voëlklip

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Hermanus Public Protection... still concerned It was with some trepidation that I attended the HPP AGM on 12 August. I had followed the reaction of organisations unhappy with the municipality’s pronouncement that HPP operations would need to be wound-up – and even more unhappy that HPP was willing to comply. I had seen the demands for the HPP directors to resign and the anger when they didn’t. Was an orderly meeting even possible with so much disagreement? Thankfully, common sense prevailed. The outgoing directors were allowed to complete their presentations and retired with the dignity and respect they deserved. Nominations were received and a new board of directors elected, mainly on the back of pre-arranged proxy support. Nevertheless, those present were allowed to vote. I found it difficult to vote for the nominees as I had no idea what their plans were for the HPP, and particularly how the R4.3 million cash reserves levied from all the ratepayers were to be spent. I think most people in the room had similar concerns. I requested that the directors hold a general meeting, at the earliest opportunity, at which all eligible ratepayers would be briefed on the business plan and at which questions

I left the meeting feeling far more positive than when I arrived. I am, however, unsettled by the new director's first press release on 14 August. The priority should surely be the presentation of the business plan to ratepayers, as promised. I can’t commit to “making a continued financial contribution” without knowing what I’m paying for. It seems to me that the Executive Major and the MEC Anton Bredell have made it very clear that the HPP cannot legally continue to operate once the cash reserves are exhausted and that the only way forward is through an SRA. This needs to be acknowledged by the directors as it is fundamental to the scope of any business plan. Continuing operations beyond the closure date would need a company funded by voluntary subscriptions. Some would pay for the benefits enjoyed by all. A more equitable solution is needed. Dave Worrall Westcliff

Interesting rooibos facts What an incredible coincidence that the title of Dr Anina Lee's Rooibos article in The Village NEWS of 21 August has the word "pharmacy" in it! The reason is that I am the pharmacist in the family and my grandfather was the medical doctor, botanist and farmer, Dr Pieter LeFras Nortier and I'm proud to say, the father of the Rooibos industry!

bos so well and concisely that I'm sure many Hermanus folk will find it very interesting. The descendants of Olof Bergh as well as my cousin still farm Rooibos in and around Clanwilliam to this day. So the Berghs and Nortiers have been friends and Rooibos tea producers for three generations! Ingrid Grundlingh

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Fynbos pharmacy: Honeybush READ MORE ONLINE

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This week we look at the third fynbos “pharmaceutical” – Honeybush. Honeybush tea is made from Cyclopia genistoides, which occurs naturally on the south-western mountains.

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Cyclopia genistoides belongs to the family Fabaceae – the pea family. It is probably less known worldwide than Rooibos and Buchu. However, tea made from Honeybush is thought to have as many health properties as either one or the other two herbal teas we discussed previously. Cyclopia genistoides is a small, muchbranched woody, typical fynbos shrub. It is easy to miss when not in flower. It grows to about one metre. The short needle-like leaves are arranged in threes along the branches. When flowering in spring, the same shrub is breath-taking with a bold display of bright yellow, sweet-smelling pea flowers. Cyclopia species occur only in fynbos as found from the Cederberg Mountains, southwards to the Cape Peninsula and eastwards to Port Elizabeth.

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Traditionally, Honeybush was harvested only for home use. However, it has recently developed into an exciting, new commercial product as the demand has increased from tea-lovers around the world. At present about 125 tonnes of honeybush tea is produced annually. Though the leaves are still mainly picked in the wild, considerable amounts now come from cultivated plantations. Health benefits of fynbos herbal teas Humans are constantly seeking to alleviate various ailments. The obvious health benefit of the fynbos teas is that they contain no caffeine and also have a much lower tannin content than oriental teas. But what, if any, health claims for the teas have been substantiated by accepted scientific methods? Research is necessary to verify and support all the health benefits of fynbos teas with rigorous scientific evidence, so that these unique South African products can rightfully claim their positive health effects on tea users around the globe. However, thorough clinical trials are very expensive and there is no monetary gain in it for big pharma. They cannot patent herbs that have a long traditional use by indigenous South Africans. Academic institutions simply do not have the funding to do it. As with most plant materials, both rooibos and honeybush contain a wide variety of flavonoids and other phytochemicals (compounds derived

from plants). Rooibos (in its unfermented “green” form) contains many antioxidants that fight free radicals (a by-product of normal cell function), which weaken the body's natural defences and lead to ageing, the decline of the immune system and the onset of a wide variety of diseases. However, the presence of antioxidants in a product does not necessarily mean that the antioxidants are active in the human body. Studies in animals have found that extracts from both rooibos and honeybush have antioxidant properties, cancer preventive potential and immune modulating effects. One component found in honeybush alone, mangiferin, has been shown to have a protective effect in diabetic mice, perhaps unrelated to its antioxidant activity. Researchers have found clues that honeybush could help relieve menopause-related symptoms and protect post-menopausal women against cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis. That is because honeybush contains a number of known phytoestrogens. These plant compounds bind to the oestrogen receptors in the body and can imitate the effects of human oestrogen. Honeybush remains a popular ingredient in over-the-counter herbal diuretic preparations. Despite the lack of scientific evidence, Honeybush is still used today in western herbal medicine, and is said to be a treatment for urinary tract and prostate infections, cystitis, gonorrhoea, impotence and low sperm count. It is claimed to have antibacterial, antifungal and antispasmodic properties, and to provide relief from premenstrual cramping and bloating. In my view it is probably a more effective treatment for impotence than a sports car. However, we need to take all health claims for herbal remedies with a pinch of salt. Animal and in-vitro

studies are not the same as human studies. No published reports describing controlled clinical trials in humans employing either rooibos or honeybush herbal teas have been reported in English language peer-reviewed journals. Drinking herbal teas is probably healthier than drinking either oriental teas or coffee and can certainly do no harm. And if we believe they have health properties, they probably do – the mind is a powerful thing. As the saying goes, the absence of proof is not the same as proof of absence. SEE MORE ONLINE www.thevillagenews.co.za @thevillagenews

ANTIOXIDANTS The ability to utilise oxygen has provided humans with the benefit of metabolising fats, proteins, and carbohydrates for energy; however, it does not come without cost. Oxygen is a highly reactive atom that may form potentially damaging molecules commonly called “free radicals.” Free radicals are capable of attacking the healthy cells of the body, causing them to lose their structure and function.

decline, and brain dysfunction. Overall, free radicals have been implicated in the pathogenesis of at least 50 diseases.

It is thought that cell damage caused by free radicals is a major contributor to ageing and to degenerative diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, cataracts, immune system

Most of the time our body’s natural antioxidant systems function perfectly well. Fresh fruits and vegetables (and herbal teas) that are high in natural antioxidants are all we need.

Fortunately, free radical formation is controlled naturally in our bodies by various beneficial compounds known as antioxidants. It is when the availability of antioxidants is limited that this damage can become cumulative and debilitating.

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Luddite shows off latest vintages Writer & Photographer Hedda Mittner

he Verburgs of Luddite Wines in Botrivier have always struck me as a picture-book family. There is Niels, the blonde Viking of a man standing six foot four in his socks, his diminutive dark-haired wife, Penny, and three individualistic children – Daisy, Alice and Kim – each a curious blend of their parents’ genes. What they all share is a certain joie de vivre and a confidence that comes from being happy in your own skin – and in your own life. This family’s life is firmly planted in the soil of Botrivier – to be specific, on the top of a hill above the Van der Stel Pass, where the wine cellar and tasting room are perched, just a stone’s throw from the family home. Here, on a large verandah that overlooks the vineyards and the valley, with the small town of Botrivier visible in the distance, many an occasion has been celebrated with the trademark charm and hospitality of Luddite Wines. A recent cause for celebration was the release of Niels’s latest vintage, the Luddite Shiraz 2015, as well as It's a Shiraz 2017, a wine made by, surprise, surprise… Alice Verburg, Niels and Penny’s 23-year-old ‘middle child’, who’s clearly a chip off the old block. Alice has been working alongside her father since 2017. "The wines have benefitted from a feminine touch," declared the proud papa bear. According to Alice, It’s a Shiraz 2017 was a deliberate attempt to break away from the "seriousness and snobbyness" of wine. "It's an experimental wine for me. I made the decision to make it on the morning the grapes came in – one bin for me to play with," said Alice with a big smile. After vinification the wine spent a year in barrel and another in bottle prior to release. The wine is light

purple in colour with tones of violet. On the nose, it has spice, vibrant dark fruit and a hint of sweet cinnamon. The palate is balanced, showing juicy red fruit with more spice and a smooth, long tannic finish. So, definitely something to smile about. "It's suitable to drink now, but also has ageing potential even though it has low sulphur; the good, natural acidity will look after that," said Alice. Luddite began life in 2000 when Niels and Penny bought the small 17ha property and started to transform the wild slopes into a beautiful farm. The couple had met back in 1985 when they were both students at Elsenburg Agricultural College. After graduating, they left the country in 1989 and spent the next few years travelling the globe, with Niels working as a flying winemaker in France, Greece, Chile, New Zealand and Australia. When they returned in 1995, Niels joined Beaumont Wines in Botrivier, where he was the winemaker for eight vintages. After acquiring their own farm, just a short distance up the Van der Stel Pass from Beaumont, there was plenty of work to be done and no time to waste. In fact, the release of the first Luddite Shiraz came that year too, from bought-in grapes. Vines were planted the following year. In 2002, a barrel-and-wine storage shed was built. It was only after a house was finally erected that the Verburgs moved in, with three kids and six dogs. More Shiraz plantings followed, along with Cabernet Sauvignon and Mourvèdre. The first vintage containing the farm’s own grapes came in 2004. "The year 2009 was a big one with lots of excitement as our own cellar came to fruition. Before we put the tanks in, we held an indoor hockey tournament to christen the cellar properly,” recalled Niels. "We also

used 100% of our own grapes in that year, a requirement for the Luddite label since." Within a short time, Luddite had established a firm reputation as a producer of great wines made with integrity and minimal interference. Luddite was the name given to 19th century workmen who destroyed labour-saving machinery. By now, Shiraz-lovers understood the name suited Penny and Niels' passion for artisanal excellence, rather than wine mechanisation. Niels’s love of Shiraz was confirmed when working a harvest in Australia, but it was a winery in Chile that inspired his wine-making method. “It was as if I’d gone back 20 years; it was ramshackle and chaotic, but they had great fruit and passion and I’d never seen that quality of wine,” he said. “The nitty gritty of good winemaking is to have good grapes, good yeast and good barrels. Being hi-tech and cutting edge isn’t important to me. When you go into a winery and see the centrifuges and reverse osmosis, it’s like going into the kitchen of a top restaurant and seeing a microwave; you think: ‘Hey, that’s not right!’”

ABOVE: The Verburg family of Luddite: Daisy, Penny, Alice, Niels and Kim. BELOW: The quirky tasting venue with one of the Verburg's many dogs.

The Luddite Shiraz 2015 stems from a harvest that signalled the start of a long, dry spell in the Western Cape. "Due to the dryness and heat towards the end of the growing season, the vintage is our smallest to date. We picked both our old block and young block together for the first time and, as depressing as it was to look at, the whole farm fitted into one tank." A highlight of the actual winemaking was that being a smaller crop, the wine retained "unbelievable fruit intensity", said Niels. Various wood combinations were part of the process that led to this excellent wine, a dark, cherry-coloured Shiraz with a nose of spice and scrubland, cloves and dark cherry fruit. On the palate,

it's fresh, dry and spicy with dark fruit and cinnamon sticks. There's hay, leaves and liquorice on the mid-palate with a refreshing, long, dry finish. “There’s been an improvement every year,” said Niels. “The ultimate goal would be a perfect wine, but of

course that doesn’t exist.” Luddite Wines is open for tastings on weekdays from 09:00 to 16:00 and by appointment on weekends. Contact the farm on 028 284 9308 or send an email to penny@luddite. co.za.

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From left are Christopher Reid, Mary Faure, Marueen Tomaino and Charmé Southey.

Light Gestures opens at FynArts Gallery

ermanus FynArts Festival Director, Mary Faure, opened the first exhibition in the run-up to FynArts 2020 in the FynArts Gallery on Thursday 29 August. Titled Light Gestures, this en plein air landscape exhibition comprises watercolour paintings by accomplished local en plein air artists, Maureen Tomaino, Charmé Southey and Christopher Reid. In her opening talk, Mary said one of the most enjoyable by-products of FynArts has been the wonderful people she’s met. One such person is Gail Strever-Morkel, who curated the exhibition. “Mary and I are both quite bossy, so we worked well together,” quipped Gail. “It was

a joy and a privilege to experience the energy and dedication of the FynArts team.” Describing the Light Gestures exhibition as “a breath of fresh air”, Gail went on to say that the three artists participating in this group exhibition were all prolific and well-versed in the watercolour medium but that each one has their own vision, from Charmé’s fluid brushwork to Christopher’s bold renderings to Maureen’s intimate vignettes. “Landscapes remind us of our psycho-spiritual relationship with the earth and these works provide us with an opportunity to contemplate our connection to nature,” said Gail.

PHOTO: Hedda Mittner Terry Kobus in his new gallery in Harbour Road.

A new home for Originals Originals Art Gallery may have moved but fortunately not very far – its new premises are right across the road from the previous Originals in Harbour Road, which has been turned into a breakfast room by the owners of Auberge Burgundy. And although the new premises are a bit smaller, owner Terry Kobus and his partner, Roelof Coetzee have managed to turn the space into a spectacular little gallery to showcase Terry’s work. Terry and Roelof have been happily settled in Hermanus since relocating from Johannesburg in 2009. Originally from Zimbabwe, Terry studied Fine Art at Durban Art School and also at Wits University, specialising in graphic printmaking. Over the next two decades he worked variously for a framing company,

lectured at Wits, became a fitness instructor, did marketing and started his own graphic design company. It was only in 2005 that he started painting full-time – and he’s never looked back. The versatility of Terry’s innovative artworks are a reflection of the way he lives his life – always on the lookout for something new and ready for a challenge. Some of the many themes in his art include his popular Nguni cattle, tree studies, and paintings and drawings on old envelopes, bank notes, and geographical and celestial maps. Visit Originals Art Gallery at 20 Harbour Road, Hermanus (next to Evolve). The gallery is open daily from 10:00 and forms part of the Hermanus First Fridays Artwalk. Terry can be contacted on 083 259 8869.

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It’s ‘Go big or go home’ for The Wine Glass

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Writer Raphael da Silva

his phrase, originally a military precision-bombing expression, not only sums up what The Wine Glass restaurant and tasting venue stands for, but even more dramatically, the vision of the three co-founders who, as they celebrate their first birthday in Hermanus, are confidently making plans to expand their unique model across the Western Cape.

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“Our vision is to continue to promote this awesome local wine region, and to keep building our loyal local and international customer base. We are in the final stages of raising funds to expand the unique Wine Glass concept to Stellenbosch, Cape Town and even further afield,” says Jacques le Roux, who focuses on day-to-day operations.

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“Seeing the concept translate into reality, as well as witnessing a core group of people growing into a confident and highly capable team in a relatively short time frame, has been the highlight of my year and given us the confidence to move forward,” says Mark Kahts, who is responsible for managing the finances of the operation. “We want to take the model and brand to a number of other locations, in order to showcase the world-class wines that our country has to offer. It is a destination-based experience that encourages the exploration of regional wines and great cuisine,” adds Brennan Davis, who takes charge of marketing for the team. And why shouldn’t they? Their numbers are indicative of how customers have embraced The Wine Glass offering: the sophisticated, yet warm and welcoming European ambience and style of the venue, the delectable small-plate food menu, the wide selection of wines and tastings, and the focus on local producers and fresh, seasonal ingredients. In fact, over 70 000 customers have visited The Wine Glass in the past year. Nearly 5 000 have chosen to sample one of the vertical wine tastings. Interestingly, 10 000 have decided to drink one of the four beers on offer instead. On the menu, the Firecracker Duck Chef’s Plate has firmly established itself as the most popular dish, followed by the line fish and the various sharing platters on offer. Within the next few weeks, wine bottle 10 000 will be opened. While there are 106 wines by the glass to taste, there is a good chance that this bottle will be either a Sauvignon Blanc, the most popular grape varietal, or a bottle of Beaumont Chenin Blanc, the overall best-selling single wine.

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Brennan Davis, Jacques le Roux and Mark Kahts raise a glass to their first year of success. PHOTO: Hedda Mittner “Identifying and implementing innovative mechanisms for growing our customer base, while maintaining the high quality of products and services already achieved, and without compromising value in an ever-increasing cost environment, are the challenges we will face going forward,” sums up Mark. “But,” adds Jacques, “Quality rules! No compromise on anything, from wines to food ingredients, to staff training! You cannot be everything to everybody. Stick to your core values and product. Customers either get it, or they do not. It is easy to lower prices by substituting less costly ingredients, but then you end up with a second-rate product. There is a place for that and for those catering for it, but that is not us.”

I love how ambitious they have been. Having so many wines by the glass is incredibly difficult to manage, but it allows customers the experience of comparing multiple wines and, in a sense visiting all the tasting rooms of the area, in one place.

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“It’s a huge compliment and shows how much the perception of Chenin Blanc has changed also that consumers are open to trying other varietals,” says Beaumont Family Wines’ winemaker, Sebastian Beaumont. “Ten years ago, no matter the quality of the wine, this would never have been the case. The Wine Glass offers such a refreshing way of experiencing our local wines.” At R42 a glass, the Beaumont Chenin Blanc is not the most affordable wine on offer. Wines by the glass range from R25 – R220 and bottles from R110 – R1 225. Its popularity is rather a reflection of the fact that customers are choosing better quality wines to try by the glass, which they would not necessarily have purchased by the bottle. Uniquely, The Wine Glass also sells every bottle of wine offered for off-premises consumption at the same cellar door price one would pay when visiting the wine farm. “Sauvignon Blanc is a South African favourite. It is easy and accessible. It is also an all-day drink, with or without food, while red wines are often seen as being for the evening. The region produces excellent cool-climate Sauvignon Blancs, including the unique Elim-Agulhas wines, which are very different from the warmer climate Sauvignon Blancs produced on the other side of the mountain,” says Jacques. Jacques, Brennan and Mark are clear about one thing: Constantly innovating and adapting has been the key to their success and it remains their biggest challenge for the future. They have already successfully introduced Wine Down Fridays, a two-for-one Happy Hour between 16:00 and 18:00, and Grape Expectations, a highly successful series of wine and food evenings where winemakers are introduced to clients.

Nevertheless, changing perceptions that The Wine Glass is expensive remains an objective for the team. “Our wines are priced at lower than normal restaurant mark-ups. This is part of our business model, as we need to keep stock moving to prevent wastage with so many open bottles, but the aim is also to make quality wines more accessible to all. You do not have to drink poor quality wines, as are often served by the glass,” explains Jacques.

But in the end, reminds Brennan, the success of The Wine Glass is very much tied to tourism. “Tourism carries a thread through the entire region and its success or failure is dependent on all spheres of the economy and community. There is seriously untapped potential in the tourism sector and, in order to begin to unlock that potential, we need a united and well-defined message to go out to the world.” Top 10 Best-selling Wine Producers by Volume

Top 9 Best-selling Wines by Varietal/Style

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1. Sauvignon Blanc (twice the volume of MCC) 2. Methode Cap Classique (MCC) sparkling wines 3. Rosé 4. Pinot Noir 5. Shiraz/Syrah 6. Chenin Blanc 7. Chardonnay 8. Pinotage 9. Bordeaux Blends - Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, with smaller portions of Malbec and Petit Verdot

Note: The Wine Glass stocks wines from 41 wine producers in the region.

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Whalers Athletics Club Join the Whalers for their weekly time trials, every Thursday afternoon. Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome. Choose between a 3 km, 5 km or 8 km route. Meet at Hermanus Country Market | 17:30 Rotary Club of Hermanus Visitors are welcome at Rotary’s weekly meetings, every Thursday. Contact Frank on 082 870 1187 to confirm your attendance. Mollergren Park, Main Road, Hermanus | 19:00

Friday

Hermanus Hacking Group Volunteers are welcome to join the HHG, every Friday morning, 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 coffee 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 coffee at a nominal fee, and make new friends at the Onrus Care Centre, every Friday morning. Onrus Dutch Reformed Church | 09:30 – 11:30 Taking elephants out of the room Join globally acclaimed elephant experts and ethologists at this Indaba on Elephants in Captivity: Africa’s Role. The event is organised by the EMS Foundation and will be live streamed on all their social media channels. More than a dozen guest speakers will participate, including Joyce Poole from Elephant Voices, Gay Bradshaw from the Kerulos Foundation, Marion Garai and Yolanda Pretorius from the Elephant Specialist Advisory Group, David Bilchitz from Animal Law Reform SA and Kahindi Lekalhaile from the Africa Network for Animal Welfare. RSVP: stefania@emsfoundation.org.za Municipal Auditorium | 09:30 – 17:00 Napoleon and the Duke of Wellington The Life of the Duke of Wellington Part II is the fifth lecture in U3A Overberg’s new 6-part series that explores the careers, personalities and military strategies of Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of France, and Sir Arthur

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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 Wellesley, Duke of Wellington. Both were born in the year 1796 and their military careers climaxed at the historic Battle of Waterloo in 1815. Napoleon spent his final years in exile on St Helena whereas Wellington became Prime Minister of Britain. Catholic Church Hall | 10:00 Wine Down Friday Join Hermanus’s trendiest wine bar for their 2-for-1 special every Friday afternoon. Buy a glass of any of their lifestyle wines, beers or bubblies (MCC), or a tapas dish of dates and bacon, and get the second one free. A great way to wind down your week and ease into the weekend! The Wine Glass, 2 Harbour Rd | 11:00 - 18:00 Hermanus First Fridays The ever-popular HFF Artwalk returns for a new season! Browse the 20 art galleries in the centre of town, meet the artists and gallery owners and mingle with fellow art lovers while marvelling at the inspiring array of art, fine craft, jewellery and photography on display. (See the HFF map on P 10.) Hermanus CBD | 17:00 – 20:00

Saturday

Botrivier Challenge Join the Western Cape’s most scenic outdoor sports challenge hosted by the Botrivier Education Foundation. This year they’ll be celebrating their 15th anniversary with a fun run/walk (5 km, 10 km & 21 km), trail runs (8 km & 15 km), mountain biking (15 km & 35 km) and a spitbraai festival. There will also be a potjiekos competition and four lucky draws of R500 each. Register at www.webtickets.co. za or at the Botrivier Station between 15:00 – 19:00 on the Friday or at the same venue at 05:00 on the Saturday. For more information, contact Wilfred on 083 324 1846 / wilfred.habelgaarn@gmail.com or John on 081 886

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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 Onrus Market Join in the fun at this real community market where you can get some tasty home-baked goodies and beautiful arts, crafts and plants. For enquiries, contact Charlotte Swanepoel on 079 494 4554. De Wet Hall, Roos Street, Onrus | 09:00 – 12:00 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 Hermanus Country Market A favourite among the locals. Young, old, two-legged and four-legged family members are all welcome. You’ll find wholesome goodies, homemade crafts, local produce, beers and wine, speciality foods, coffee and live music. Next to Hermanus Cricket Field | 09:00 – 13:00

Die Markie Looking for koek? Vetkoek, pannekoek, soet koekies, sout koekies, lewer koekies? A peaceful place to while away Saturday mornings, glass of wine in hand, with Woefie lying at your feet? Olives, freshly shucked oysters and other nibbles made by real people? Served on real porcelain, using real cutlery, sipping wine from a real wine glass? Then you’ll want to hotfoot it across to Die Markie at Hermanuspietersfontein. Here safe parking is a doddle and life is easy. 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 Farmers 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 Stanford's got talent In the build-up to Stanford Mardi Gras, a talent show will be held that will see the Top 5 finalists performing on stage at the Stanford Festival Talent Show on 28 September. Preliminary rounds will take place on 7, 14 and 21 September and there are great prizes to be won! To enter, contact Nicky on WhatsApp 078 280 9428. Stanford Community Hall | 16:00

Meet the Winemaker Enjoy a welcoming glass of bubbly, followed by a food and wine pairing dinner with winemaker Jeff Grier of Villiera. The seven-course tasting menu prepared by Chef Marc Robert will be paired with seven of Villiera’s award-winning local and French wines. The cost of this exquisite evening of fizzy therapy and culinary craft is R595 pp. Spend the night in shared accommodation on the farm at R1 095 pp or R1 495 for two nights’ shared accommodation (food & wine pairing dinner included). Contact 072 198 0862 or info@stanfordvalley.co.za to book. The Manor House, Stanford Valley Guest Farm | 19:00 PJ Powers & Jerry Watt Live This captivating collaboration between award-winning performer, PJ Powers and Jerry Watt, the leader of The Rockets promises to be an evening to remember. Both artists have had long and colourful careers

in South Africa and abroad, with their musical relationship starting 40 years ago, when they both performed at the Woodstock Festival. Tickets at only R100 pp are available at Computicket or the Caledon Hotel reception. The Caledon Hotel & Spa, Swartberg venue | 20:00 (doors open at 19:30)

Sunday

Car Boot Sale The OnVerWag fundraising Car Boot Sale season will kick off with a bumper spring car boot sale, where the Onrus Vermont Business Network will also be launching an e-Waste Drive. Include your old electronics in your spring cleaning this year! To book a boot or for more info, contact Penny on 083 658 2090. Van Blommestein Street, Onrus | 10:00 – 14:00

Monday

Extreme Railway Journeys U3A Overberg presents Slow Train to Guantanamo Bay by Chris Tarrant, who attempts to cross the length of Cuba, the only island in the Caribbean to boast an extensive railway network, from Havana in the west to the far east of the island. Cuba is the biggest island in the Caribbean and one of the liveliest places on earth. It has great music, great beaches, wonderful food and, surprisingly, 4 000 km of railway track. 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 Mindful Mondays Join Nicholas and Ferdi, holistic health coaches who awaken inspiration from within, for a mindfulness-based movement and meditation session. For more information, contact 082 437 9776. BodyMind Studio, Sandbaai | 18:00 BirdLife Overberg Monthly Meeting Guest speaker John Kieser, the Coastal Sustainability Manager at Plastics

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SA, will give some insights into the growing problem of plastic pollution in our oceans and will explain the mechanisms for the recycling of plastics. This should enable all of us to recycle plastics in a more sustainable manner, especially in the run-up to International Coastal Clean-up Day on 21 September. The cost is R110 pp inclusive of catering or R30 if you’d like to attend the talk only. Remember to bring your own drinks and glasses. RSVP: Helé at birding@ southernartceramics.com or sms to 073 456 0393. Community Hall, Mollergren Park, Main Road, Hermanus | 18:30 for 19:00 Astrophotography Join the Hermanus Astronomy Centre (HAC) for a presentation on image processing and a discussion of hardware and software compatibility. For enquiries, contact deonk@telkomsa. net. Deon Krige’s house | 19:00

Tuesday

Naval Disasters & Triumphs U3A Overberg presents Broken Arrow by Admiral Johan Retief, former Head of the SA Navy. Broken Arrow is the code word for the occurrence of an accident or loss involving a nuclear device. This is a brief review of the safety measures involved in the manufacture and deployment of nuclear weapons by Western forces, as well as the steps taken after such an accident or loss. Catholic Church Hall | 10:00

Wednesday

Graze Farmer’s Market Reduce your carbon footprint and get your fresh veggies – always seasonal, always fresh. Stay for coffee 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 home-baked 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 SAARP Meeting The Hermanus Social Club of SAARP (South African Association of Retired Persons) will host guest speaker, Dr Isaac Balie who will talk about the Social and Cultural History of Genadendal. For enquiries, contact Sheila Craul on 072 324 7894. Sandbaai Hall | 10:00 Hermanus Bird Club Join the club for their monthly meeting where guest speaker, Ronnie Hazell, will talk about his trip to Botswana and Zimbabwe in the winter of 2018. Ronnie will describe his

route and some of the nearly 400 bird species he recorded on this journey. All guests are welcome. Wine will be available at a donation of R10 per glass. For more information, contact the club chairperson, John Saunders, on 078 955 9785 or antares@hermanus.co.za. Fernkloof Hall | 18:00 for 18:30

Friday

The Revival The Kega Group and Gareth James present Cat Stevens & Rodriguez – The Revival. When you hear the music of these legendary artists, you get a feeling of nostalgia. This tribute is designed to make you feel exactly that and will feature many great hits such as Cat Stevens’s Wild World, Father and Son, Moon Shadow, and Rodriguez’s Sugarman, I Wonder, Rich Folks Hoax and many more. Call 028 313 2137 to book a table. Backstage Café & Grill, 181 Main Rd, Hermanus | 20:00

Elephants in captivity to WIN FREE TICKETS! come under the spotlight Writer & Photographer Don Pinnock

ntil about the 1400s, millions of elephants roamed most of Africa except its arid deserts. The ivory trade put an end to that and today most of the few that remain are in designated refuges – essentially as refugees. Many others are in captivity, prisoners in zoos and other small, often private enclosures. On Friday 6 September elephant specialists from around Africa will take part in a conference in Hermanus, Taking Elephants out of the Room, to begin the process of dealing with issues of their captivity, welfare and the ethics of confining these sentient creatures. The legendary Ambroseli elephant researcher, Dr Joyce Pool will discuss who elephants are and why they are not suited for captivity. The conference follows the Geneva meeting of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which ended last week on 28 August, where the trade in live elephants and ivory sparked off often furious debate. In a historic victory for elephants, a two-thirds majority of member parties voted that elephants may not be removed from their wild habitats except under exceptional circumstances. Extracting elephants from the wild for human pleasure in zoos is now internationally unacceptable. Elephants are in crisis, with at least 20 000 being illegally killed each year for their ivory. On average around 55 elephants are poached every day in Africa – that's roughly

one every 26 minutes. The CITES Congress was petitioned by renowned conservationist Jane Goodall, as well as celebrities such as Ricky Gervias, Judi Dench, Brigitte Bardot, Pamela Anderson, Joanna Lumley and Bryan Adams to uphold the ban on the capture of wild baby African elephants for export to zoos and circuses. A ‘hidden’ statistic is the number of elephants being kept in small enclosures or used for elephant-back rides, a practice that requires cruel treatment using leg chains and sharp bull-hooks. Topics under discussion at the Hermanus conference will be the importance of neuroscience in elephant conservation; the capture and sale of young elephants in Zimbabwe; the way in which elephants are financially exploited; the state of zoos; the myth of ‘acceptable destinations’ for translocated elephants; problems with sustainable use; welfare and stress in captivity and elephants’ importance in nature.

The conference will be opened by Khoisan leader, Chief Stephen Fritz and delegates will include Dr Joyce Pool of Elephant Voices, Dr Marion Garai and Dr Yolanda Pretorius of the Elephant Specialist Advisory Group, Lenin Chisaira of the Zimbabwe People and Earth Solidarity Law Network, Prof David Bilchitz of Animal Law Reform, Dr Gay Bradshaw of the Kerulos Center for Nonviolence in the USA, Advocate Jim Karani from the High Court of Kenya, conservation biologist Keith Lindsay, elephant reintegration specialist Brett Mitchell and Kenyan animal welfare specialist Kahindi Lekalhaile. The aim will be to create a framework within which to assess the ‘imprisonment’ of captive elephants and to set standards for their ethical treatment. Taking Elephants out of the Room is presented by the EMS Foundation. It will take place at the Municipal Auditorium from 09:30 – 17:00 on Friday 6 September. For more information, contact stefania@emsfoundation.org.za

The Caledon Hotel & Spa presents a captivating collaboration between award-winning performer, PJ Powers and Jerry Watt, the leader of The Rockets on Saturday 7 September. Both artists have had long and colourful careers in South Africa and abroad, with their musical relationship starting 40 years ago, when they both performed at the Woodstock Festival. PJ Powers is an award-winning artist with 12 gold discs, four platinum and a gold CD. Her biggest hits include Jabulani, Feel so Strong, Jive Pantsula, Sanbonani, Home to Africa and World in Union. Affectionately known as Thandeka, PJ Powers has shared the stage with the likes of Eric Clapton, Joan Armatrading, Hugh Masekela, Lord Richard Attenborough, Richard E. Grant, Sibongile Khumalo, Fela Kuti, the Mahotella Queens, Salif Keita, Youssou N Dour, Miriam Makeba, Harry

Belafonte and, more recently, The Cause and Mike and the Mechanics. She has also worked with worldfamous artists Annie Lennox and Peter Gabriel, to mention only a few. Jerry Watt, one of South Africa’s top guitarists, also known for his unique falsetto, has supported many international acts in South Africa, such as Usher, Ronan Keating, Will Young, Patrizio Buanne, Alicia Keys, P.Diddy, Eddy Grant, Luther Vandross, The Spice Girls, Wet Wet Wet, Billy Ocean and The O’Jays. Jerry was recently honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Ghoemas and The Rockets’ 50th Anniversary show received a SAFTA award for Best Music Show production. Jerry has three South African Music Award nominations under his belt, including this year’s nomination for Best Pop Album.

Three lucky readers stand a chance of winning double tickets to this once-in-a-lifetime experience at The Caledon Swartberg venue on Saturday 7 September. Doors will open at 19:30 with the show starting at 20:00. All you have to do is to name one of PJ Powers's most popular songs and send your answer, with your full name and cellphone number to mitch@thevillagenews.co.za.

14 | FOOD & WINE

4 September 2019

Brewing up success in the Overberg Writer & Photographer Raphael da Silva

ith over 100 000 customers served since opening just eight months ago, a silver medal award-winning pale ale, plans in place for on-site production by Christmas and a vision for the Overberg as a craft beer destination, The Brewery at Hemel-en-Aarde Village in Hermanus is brewing up a strategy for future success. Key to their vision is embracing the maxim “Don’t Compete, Collaborate”. Inspired by the American tourist town of Bend in Oregon, which has 22 craft breweries despite a population of only 80 000 – the highest micro-brewery per capita in the nation – co-owners, Marc de Maudave Bestel and Brian Brown have a similar vision for the Overberg that is firmly rooted in the belief that it is better to focus on increasing the size of the overall craft beer market, rather than competing for market share. “Craft breweries in the Overberg should strive for excellence in quality and innovation. That way we can increase the total value and volume of our products and services, and by collaborating as a network, reduce our overall cost of operation. Our goal is to make Hermanus and the Overberg the centre of microbrewing,” says Marc. He adds that part of this drive for excellence is entering competitions and bringing home medals and trophies, although he remains pragmatic about the silver medal their Hermanus Pale Ale won at the 2019 National Beer Trophy in mid-August. “For us, as a team and business, it’s another feather in the cap for Hermanus and the Overberg. Our beer was among several that received recognition and this allows us to compare how we are doing,” says Marc, who is equally excited that one of their collaboration partners, Old Potter’s Brewhouse in Greyton, won two gold medals for their Cityslicker and My China beers. Both breweries are organising the Brewery2Brewery MTB Challenge,

a two-day mountain bike event that starts in Greyton on Saturday 5 October, followed by a concert in the evening, and ends in Hermanus on Sunday 6 October with a long 85 km ride between the two towns or a shorter 25 km MTB ride. “Beers at the National Beer Trophy event are judged out of 50 according to the international Beer Judge Certification Programme (BJCO) guide, which outlines every beer style in great detail. In order to win a silver medal, the pass mark is 39/50, and for gold, it’s 41/50. The success of the South African National Beer Trophy is a testament to the progress our craft industry has made. Forty six silver medals and 13 gold medals were awarded,” says Marc. “We are open to partnerships with other craft brewers,” he adds, pointing out that The Brewery, apart from supporting local Hermanus musicians with 150 days of live music a year, is also a sponsor of the 2019 Civvio Vine to Valley Trail Run Series and was the finish destination for the 2019 Houw Hoek MTB Tour. Another important part of this collaboration strategy will be on-site brewing before the summer season begins. Currently, The Brewery has a manufacturing partnership with Woodstock Brewery in Cape Town. “We will continue our partnership with Woodstock. If, for example, one of their customers needs a batch, we will be able to brew it for them,” says Marc, who emphasises that both companies will also benefit by negotiating better raw material prices and will be able to leverage their supply chain systems by working together. It is in the nature of the beer industry to promote collaboration. “There is nothing to hide or protect because it is all out there in the public domain. Anyone can make beer,” he says. Marc believes that the key success factors for any craft brewer are the quality of the ingredients, the skill of the brewmaster, the standard of the equipment used and the consistency of the beer produced. The final part of the strategy is ensuring constant innovation. “We opened at the height of the season last year

The day-shift team at The Brewery celebrate their silver medal. In total, 30 team members are employed. and it has been a whirlwind ride since, with great support from the locals who have helped us in ironing out our gremlins,” says Marc. He is grateful to those local residents who have helped them to improve their service and produce a better product, as well as giving them ideas on how to ensure a better overall customer experience. “We want to provide an exciting and enjoyable destination for customers and to create a strong legacy and brand in the marketplace,” says Brian. “The Brewery must be a place where customers can come to be uplifted. But we need the whole of Hermanus to be great so that we offer visitors to our town a wonderful experience. This will help to level out the peaks and troughs during the year,” stresses Marc. Going forward, The Brewery will continue to present a regular calendar of events such as the last Tuesday of the month comedy series which will bring comedians from across South Africa to Hermanus. “But,” says Marc, “we also want to create a bit of theatre with our events. Rather than just have a sit-down dinner for Christmas or New Year’s Eve, for example, we want to provide an experience for the day that our customers will remember.” For Brian, the future is much more focused on daily operational issues.

#GreenhouseCT #MyMarineHermanus Greenhouse restaurant ranked no 6 in South Africa, will host a pop-up at The Marine during Whale Week & the Hermanus Whale Festival. Chef Farrel Hirsch has prepared a sensational 7-course tasting menu paired with wines from Creation, Bouchard Finlayson & Hamilton Russell Vineyards.

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Co-owner Marc de Maudave Bestel savours the satisfaction of winning a silver medal at the 2019 National Beer Trophy in their first year of operation. “Successfully navigating our way through adverse external factors such as a declining economic environment and the consequent impact this will have on the tourism and hospitality industry; the seasonal fluctuations and effects of local politics such as protests, while remaining cash-flow positive and growing the business through our on-site offering and off-site sales channels are the biggest challenges I foresee,” says Brian. On a personal level he notes, “It has been a life-changing experience – both daunting and exciting. It is safe to say that I didn’t quite know what I was getting into when I took the leap of faith into this business and the world of hospitality.”

The 2019 National Beer Trophy silver medal award-winning pale ale from The Brewery. PHOTO: Marc de Maudave Bestel

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4 September 2019

WINE & DINE

Benguela Cove winemaker, Johann Fourie and assistant winemaker, Michelle Waldeck with the Young Wine Chair, Christo Pienaar (left) and Vice-chair, Bennie Howard.

Benguela Cove shines at SA National Young Wine Show

ow in its 187th year, the annual SA National Young Wine Awards, hosted recently by the Robertson Wine Valley and attended by more than 300 guests, recognises remarkable wines from the current vintage, and rewards excellence. Despite another difficult year due to challenging climatic conditions and uneven ripening during harvest time, the quality of the young wines judged this year prevailed against all odds. Chairman of the Young Wine Show, Christo Pienaar, said that smart handling of the grapes in the vineyard and cellar were contributing factors in guiding the winning wines to excellence.

“This is a technical competition with 1 455 entries, 128 judges and 16 panels that need to assess wines that still need refining. They have to look past this to see if the winemaker understands the basics. It is a true reflection of skill and of what is happening in the respective cellars.” Benguela Cove debunked the belief that cool-climate wine regions are best suited to Pinot Noir and white cultivars by outshining the competition and having two National Champions on the podium for their Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

Starting this year’s Young Wine trajectory, Benguela Cove scooped 4 gold and 13 silver medals, and won the regional trophies for the champion Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Blend and Merlot. The award for best overall red also went to their Cabernet Sauvignon. All the wines are estate grown and carry the proud stamp of Wine of Origin Walker Bay. Cellar master Johann Fourie believes quality and diversity are aided by micro-climates that enable Benguela Cove to produce grapes suited for all traditional red Bordeaux cultivars, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. “Although we have cool average temperatures during the growing season, similar to other areas of Walker Bay, we also enjoy extreme minimum and maximum temperature fluctuations on the estate. Adequate heat accumulation during the first half of the day ensures that these grapes will reach phenolic ripeness, while the welcoming sea breeze at noon envelops the vineyards with sufficient coolness to harness natural acidities. This adds to the freshness, delicate fruit nuances and supple tannins in the final wines, to produce elegant and classic styles, reminiscent of old-world wines that have stood the test of time.”

It’s a fine time to Wine and Dine at The Caledon The Caledon Hotel and Spa is rolling out the red carpet for its popular Wine & Dine series of dinners, perfectly matched with some of the best wines in the country. As if that’s not enough, you can stay the night and treat yourself to a very refreshing Top to Glow spa deal. The Wine & Dine evenings are hosted every second Thursday of the month, featuring wines from some of the most prestigious local wine estates, perfectly paired with a four-course meal prepared by executive chef, Casper Pieters, for only R275 per person. Superize this delectable experience by staying over for the night at only R1 550 per room per night, including breakfast for two people. The wineries planned for the rest of the year include Durbanville (12 September), Beaumont (10 October), Creation (14 November) and JC Le Roux (12 December). For more information or to make a booking, contact

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4 September 2019

Hermanus and HRH Princess Alice Following on his article, Hermanus and the ‘Queen of the Air’, published in the 21 August edition of The Village News, DR ROBIN LEE of the Hermanus History Society takes another look at some of the more illustrious visitors from all over the world who have come to Hermanus for over a century now, to rest, relax and enjoy themselves. This week he turns his attention to HRH Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone (1883 – 1981).

etween 1910 and 1943, five Governors-General represented the British reigning monarch in South Africa. Each Governor-General played the role of the personal representative of the British king, while the High Commissioner interacted with the South African government on political, economic and diplomatic issues. Each of the five Governors-General visited Hermanus during his term of office, some travelling to our small town on several occasions. They spread the word about the attractions of the town by favourable comments to members of the top social circles in this country and abroad. Their views contributed to the public awareness and popularity of the town and thus to its development. Viscount Buxton (Governor-General from 1914 – 1920) came to Hermanus immediately after arriving in South Africa and shocked the local community by preferring to camp outdoors, rather than stay in any of the six hotels operating at the time. He and his family roughed it at De Mond during the summer of 1914/1915. Buxton’s successor was one of Queen Victoria’s sons, His Royal Highness Prince Arthur of Connaught who held the office from 1920 – 1924. He established a much closer relationship with Hermanus in 1923, when his entire entourage spent some days here, during which Prince Arthur officiated at the opening of the Hermanus Golf Club. The vice-regal party did not stay at The Marine Hotel itself; instead, the Luyt family vacated their home, Schoongezicht, adjacent to the hotel, and moved into The Marine, giving the royal entourage the privacy of a home to themselves. Sir William Hoy provided two chefs from the White Train to prepare meals in Schoongezicht. The next vice-regal couple were the Earl of Athlone and Princess Alice. They made their first visit to Hermanus in 1924 and several others followed, as they developed a strong affection for the town. On the second day of their second visit in 1924, Joey Luyt reports: Princess Alice was a keen mountain climber, and, at her request, I arranged an outing for her the next day. I asked Meester Paterson, who knew our mountains very well, to accompany her. They went by car to Hemel-en-Aarde Valley and

Princess Alice was a memorable character, combining support for the social hierarchy with a sense of humour and a willingness to break traditional rules. She was a granddaughter of Queen Victoria; her father, HRH Prince Leopold was the youngest son of Victoria and Albert. Leopold died as a consequence of inherited haemophilia, as did Alice’s own son Rupert, an event which confirmed that Alice herself was yet another carrier of the genes.

creating yet more favourable publicity for South Africa and Hermanus.

The Earl of Athlone was initially appointed for a term of five years, but he and Princess Alice became so popular that the South African Prime Minister, well-known republican Barry Hertzog, asked them to stay on for a further two years, which they did. (A rumour of the time was that Hertzog was ‘a little bit sweet on Princess Alice’).

In 1940, the Earl of Athlone was appointed Governor-General of Canada and he held the post until 1946. He and his wife hosted many of the meetings held in Canada by Roosevelt, Churchill and (on one occasion) Stalin to discuss Allied war strategy. Princess Alice’s commitments revolved around the War. Aronson comments:

Her time in South Africa was formative of her character and determined her future life. Her biographer, Theo Aronson makes the point thus:

A formal portrait of Princess Alice in 1920. climbed up the mountain there, descending on the Hermanus side via the Olifants Pad. Anyone familiar with Hermanus will know that this is a serious climb. It set the tone for all Princess Alice’s visits to the town, most of which are chronicled by Joey Luyt in her memoirs, titled In Those Days. Another interesting anecdote about Princess Alice deserves quoting. The Luyts and the vice-royal party travelled to Bain’s Kloof, mainly to spend time with Prime Minister Jan Smuts and Mrs. Smuts, but also to climb the mountain. Smuts and Princess Alice did the climbing, while the rest of the party travelled by road. There was a picnic lunch provided by Lillian Coaton, a friend of the Luyts, who had a cottage at the top of the pass. Joey Luyt tells the story: After lunch it was suggested that the Princess might like to use the cottage toilet. The Princess turned to Ouma Smuts. “What do you do, Oumiesies?” she asked. “Oh, I just go behind the bushes,” Ouma said blithely. “Then so will I,” said the Princess. And she did.

It was during those seven years (1924 to 1931) in South Africa that Princess Alice came into her own and was undoubtedly first lady of the land… she was able to build up a reputation for elegance, charm, taste, friendliness, vivacity, professionalism and spirit that was to remain a legend in South Africa. Back in the United Kingdom after their term of office, Princess Alice was of great help in arranging in London the first ever international exhibition of ‘South African wildflowers’, better known to us as fynbos. The Luyt family and Meester Paterson were fully involved in the event. One newspaper reported thus: The South African Wildflower Show was opened by the Earl of Athlone and Princess Alice… Princess Alice expressed her delight at renewing acquaintance with the wild flowers. She recalled incidents connected to the Caledon district during the flower season... The Show Committee has been awarded the Horticultural Society’s gold medal, the highest award given… amazing scenes were witnessed at the exhibition this afternoon. Pictorial publicity attracted enormous crowds, extra attendants being required to control them… It was later estimated that more than 20 000 people had attended the two days of the show,

The couple gave the name Athlone to a populous suburb in Cape Town, to a pair of boys’ and girls’ high schools in Johannesburg and left at least twelve Athlone Streets and Princess Alice Streets/Avenues in several cities. Princess Alice lives on in at least five organisations of a charitable nature that bear her name 90 years later.

Princess Alice was equally committed to her wartime tasks and was tireless in carrying out her often boring and exhausting duties. She spent hours in munitions plants, she tramped through shipyards, she clambered into aeroplanes, she rode in tanks, she made speeches, she launched appeals, and she chatted to thousands upon thousands of nurses, servicemen, and voluntary workers. The Earl of Athlone died in 1957 and Princess Alice continued her life of service in Britain. Among other activities she served as Chancellor of the University of the West Indies, until 1972. She published her memoirs entitled For My Grandchildren in 1966 and appeared in a BBC television series about her life in 1977. From 1975 she became the only living grandchild of Queen Victoria and from 1977 the oldest living member of the British royal family. At the advanced age of 89, she renewed her love of South Africa and visited our country six times between 1972 and her death nine years later. She travelled widely in South Africa and wrote about her trips to Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban and George. She visited Hermanus several times while staying for lengthy periods with friends in Elgin, Stellenbosch and Caledon. Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone died in 1981 at the age of 97 in her London home at Kensington Palace. She had lived through six reigns: those of Queen Victoria, Edward VII, George V, Edward VIII, George VI and Elizabeth II.

TIME SCHEDULE FOR THE 2020/21 IDP REVIEW AND AMENDMENT/BUDGET PROCESS

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Notice is herewith given in terms of section 28(3) of Local Government: Municipal Systems Act (32 of 2000), that the time schedule for the 2020/21 Integrated Development Plan (IDP) review and amendment/ Budget process was approved in Council on Wednesday, 28 August 2019.

Kennis geskied hiermee ingevolge artikel 28(3) die Wet op Plaaslike Regering: Munisipale Stelsels (Wet 32 van 2000) dat die tydskedule vir die 2020/21 Geintegreerde Ontwikkelingsplan (GOP) Hersiening en Wysiging/Begrotingsproses goedgekeur is in die Raad op Woensdag, 28 Augustus 2019.

Esi sisaziso esikhutshwa ngokwecandelo 28 (3) loMthetho kaRhulumente wezasekhaya: IINkqubo zikamasipala (32 wowama-2000), sokuba isicwangcisongqubo sowama-2020/21 sohlaziyo lwesicwangciso soPhuhliso oluDibeneyo (IDP) nengqubo yohlahlo-lwabiwomali yamkelwe liBhunga ngoLwesithathu, umhla wama-28 Agasti 2019.

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Overstrand Municipality PO Box 20 HERMANUS 7200 Fax number: (028) 313 8030

Overstrand Munisipaliteit Posbus 20 HERMANUS 7200 Faksnommer: 028 313 8030

Umasipala waseOverstrand PO Box 20 Hermanus 7200 inombolo ye fax: (028) 313 8030

Notice number:109/2019

Kennisgewingnommer:109/2019

Inombolo yesaziso: 109/2019

The time schedule will be available during office hours at the offices of the Area Managers in Gansbaai, Stanford, Hermanus and Kleinmond, in all the public libraries in the Overstrand, the Corporate Head Office of the municipality in Hermanus and on the municipality’s website at www.overstrand.gov.za.

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4 September 2019

‘Those were the days, my friend’ living room she lifts some of her favourite stage gowns, jackets and shoes glittering with sequins, a living memory of those star-spangled performances.

Writer Elaine Davie

hey were the days of the towering big band sound soaring wave after wave, filling the theatre, a thrilling dance of abandonment between audience and musicians. Those were the glamour days of beautiful headline singers in slinky gowns sparkling with sequins in the spotlight; the jazzy, ritzy days of Sun City musical extravaganzas… the days of Dezi Ray. Everyone knew her name.

After Gerry’s death, she moved back to Cape Town, living in an apartment in the City Bowl and between gigs on luxury liners, building a 25-year long career as a private voice coach and a teacher at Reddam House School in Tokai, as well as the Cape Town German School. She, who had not had a single singing lesson before launching her professional career, was helping other youngsters build theirs.

And it all started when a little girl called Desirée Ressel was growing up in Cape Town with music as the soundtrack to her life. Her father was a jazz guitarist, a session musician who had performed in London before returning to his roots in Cape Town. Dezi cannot remember a time when she was not singing as a child. She was small for her age, but she had a BIG voice. By the time she was 15, never having had a singing lesson in her life, her dad bowed to the inevitable and took her to see well-known theatrical agent, Selwyn Miller to ask if he could book her for a couple of gigs and see how it went. She started performing at the Sea Point Pavilion and after winning a talent contest there, she was invited by The Bats to do a couple of gigs with them at the Rotunda in Camps Bay. By this time, it was clear that she had what it took to make the big time, but in those years, Cape Town was not the place for it. So in 1969, at the tender age of 18 she turned professional, adopted the stage name of Dezi Ray and headed for the big, bad City of Gold to make a name for herself. Her first performances there were with the First Acquaintances Band at Taylor’s Travel Lodge; she even briefly joined the Army to sing in the Light Infantry Band. But her real breakthrough came when she met Gerry Bosman of big band fame. “I had the kind of voice that was made for big band arrangements,” she remembers, “it wasn’t drowned out by the instruments. In fact, I loved the power of the music; it lifted me up, and the audience, too – you could hear a pin drop. Jazz was always my favourite, but we covered everything, from pop to dance music, to hits from the musicals. “For 15 years I performed with the band and Gerry and I were colleagues, allies, friends. We performed everywhere – it was a rollercoaster ride: Sun City, often; product launches, banquets. There were concerts at the Cape Town City Hall, the Linder Auditorium and Gallagher Estate in Johannesburg, and in 1994 at Ellis Park for the Opening of the South African Games. I

ABOVE: Dezi Ray at home in her Sandbaai townhouse – as much at home with mic in hand as she ever was. RIGHT: Dezi in her younger years. was a backing singer for British super-star Petula Clark, and the band and I were the supporting act for a concert with Bob Dylan and Joan Baez. Those were the best of times. Then Gerry died suddenly at the age of only 59 and that period of my life was over.” But not her career. She sang with the Mike Campbell Band in concerts at the Baxter Theatre, with the UCT Jazz Faculty Big Band, as well as most of the country’s symphony orchestras, but it was as a cabaret artist that she built a new career. It gave her the opportunity to travel, too, on cruise liners around the world and in holiday venues in the Seychelles, Madagascar, Zanzibar, but her cabaret career probably reached its high point at the famous Raffles Hotel in Singapore at its New Year’s Eve party. Her many bursting-at-the-seams scrapbooks tell her story. There they are, overflowing with newspaper reviews, photographs of herself and fellow-artists and close friends, like Alvon Collison and a very young Barry Hilton. From the big carved camphor treasure chest in her

“I loved working with them,” she muses, “and some have created successful careers, but you know what, eventually I decided I needed more ‘me’ time. I was tired of living someone else’s dream; I wanted mine back. And I yearned for more than an apartment, for the chance to plant a proper garden, instead of adding more and more pots to my balcony.” And that’s how, two years ago, she moved to Hermanus where, as a family they used to come for long weekends and holidays when she was a child. Proud as she is of her show biz scrapbooks and glamorous threads, she is now equally proud of her green and growing town house garden. Another passion she has developed since moving to Hermanus is the creation of mosaic art. When she shows me a wealth of bits and pieces she has acquired to embellish her work, she brims with enthusiasm. “Look around”, she says. “There’s no more space left in my house or garden to put all the things I’ve made, and still want to make.” She was thrilled, therefore, when local gynaecologist Dr Adeline Estherhuysen, recently commissioned her to make 20 small mosaic frames, each one different, so that she can give the parents of all the babies she delivers a picture in a frame of their new bundle of joy. Dezi is excited at the possibility of creating a whole new career for herself, making items like mosaic frames, mirrors, pots and table tops on order. But she hasn’t given up on her old career either; she misses the bright lights, the vibe. So, although she continues to do voice coaching, ‘me’ time also means a new singing career. She still has the big Dezi Ray voice, but the timbre has mellowed over the years, and after

a determined search, she is excited at last to have found a great pianist to work with. She and Paul Campbell are already hard at work putting together what she calls a fabulous repertoire, a cross-section of genres from jazz standards and the blues to musical theatre favourites and music to dance to. By the time the season rolls around again, they will be ready to hit local residents and visitors with a wonderful show, with all the glamour and pizzazz for which this ARTES-award winner has always been known. Venues and individuals planning an event are advised to get in early to book a gig. What a coup to have a singer with this kind of professional pedigree living right here amongst us! Dezi can be contacted on dezir@cybersmart. co.za or Tel 082 7172322. Her website is www. mybohemianrhapsody.co.za.

Pictures from Dezi's scrapbooks of her many performances with artists such as Alvon Collison (above).

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MY WELLNESS

Celebrating five years of Serenity Writer & Photographer Hedda Mittner

erenity Massage and Beauty is located at the foot of the beautiful Raed-na-Gael Mountains, in the peaceful upmarket suburb of Hermanus Heights. Here, away from the hustle and bustle of town, Valerie Henn invites you to unwind in a calm, luxurious environment surrounded by soothing sounds and the aroma of essential oils.

This month, Serenity Massage and Beauty celebrates its fifth birthday with irresistible special offers for September: Enjoy a 30-minute full body scrub, followed by a 60-minute full body massage, all for just R450 – or pamper yourself with a unique 1 ½-hour hot stone pedicure for a mere R200. Always cognisant of the fact that Hermanus locals do not earn huge salaries, Valerie designs special offers every month so that every woman is able to spoil herself. A local lass who grew up in Hermanus, Valerie matriculated at Rhenish Girls’ High before enrolling for a four-year course at the International Academy of Health and Skincare in Cape Town. Since qualifying in 2004, she has spent 15 years in the Somatology industry and

has continued to complete additional training courses in order to stay at the forefront of new developments. Valerie spent more than six years working in the 5-star spa industry on luxury cruise liners before returning to Hermanus, where she worked at the Arabella Hotel & Spa and Birkenhead House before opening her own salon. Here at Serenity she has been able to create her own tranquil environment where she can share her knowledge and passion with her clients. She brings her unique touch and style to every treatment, leaving her clients feeling pampered, destressed and rejuvenated. Adding to the blissful ambience of Serenity is the tailormade music of natural sounds that is specifically composed for her salon by a professional musician. The treatments offered at Serenity Beauty and Massage include facials, tinting, nail and body treatments. FACIALS Valerie offers facials that are essentially a multi-step skin treatment, which she says is one of the best ways to take care of your skin. A facial cleanses, exfoliates and nourishes the skin, promoting a well-hydrated complex-

ion. You will also receive advice on the best way to take care of your skin. Vitaderm facials that range in duration from 60 – 90 minutes include a Deep Cleanse Facial, Hydro Deluxe Facial, Anti-oxidant Facial Treatment, Vitamin Masque Facial, Firming Sauna Masque Treatment and Dermaplaning. Valerie also offers exfoliating treatments that include a Salicylic Acid Peel, Fruit Acid Peel (20% or 50%) and a Lactic Acid Peel (30%). BODY Serenity Massage and Beauty offers massages that alleviate body stress and pain, and induce ultimate relaxation – be it a 30-minute back, neck & shoulder massage or Indian head massage, or a hot stone or deep tissue massage (60 or 75 min). Other options include Swedish, aromatherapy, sports and maternity massages and reflexology. Then there are the body wraps, designed to improve the texture and appearance of the skin by helping the body get rid of excess fluid and toxins. These treatments – Hydrating, Detoxifying or Slimming body wraps – include a foot or scalp massage. TINTING Tinting is a quick treatment that gives amazing results, making eyebrows

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and eyelashes appear fuller and darker in the blink of an eye. Serenity Massage and Beauty uses Refectocil eyelash and eyebrow tints, which has been the leading product worldwide for more than 70 years. NAILS Serenity Massage and Beauty provides a wide variety of hand and feet treatments, using top brands that include CND Shellac, Morgan Taylor Professional Nail Lacquer, Crisnail and Evo2 by Bio Sculpture. Nail

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ABOVE: The owner of Serenity Massage and Beauty, Valerie Henn (right) and nail technician, Crystal Pietersen. BELOW: Serenity Massage and Beauty offers a variety of facials, tinting, nail and body treatments at this tranquil salon in Hermanus Heights.

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technician, Crystal Pietersen, offers everything from an express manicure of 30 minutes to hour-long manicures and pedicures (Standard, Shellac and Deluxe) plus nail repair and nail art. Serenity is open Monday to Friday from 09:00 – 18:00, Saturdays and Public Holidays from 09:00 – 13:00, and after hours on request. You’ll find them at 37 Raed-Na-Gael Street, Hermanus Heights. Contact 071 382 7383 or raedgael@ netactive.co.za

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‘Mrs Jones’ visits The Butterfly Centre

embers of the Lighthouse 2 Lighthouse (L2L) committee visited The Butterfly Centre in Stanford on Tuesday 27 August to announce that it had been chosen as the main beneficiary of the L2L Ladies Walk, which will take place from 12 – 15 March 2020. Committee member Elaine Bayer was put in charge of organising the announcement and came up with a very well-thought out plan to ensure that Jami Kastner (founder of The Butterfly Centre) would be there on the day of the announcement – without getting wind of the fact that they were about to receive momentous news. She contacted friend and principal of Generation Schools Hermanus, Caronne Vermaak, and asked her to help them set up a fake meeting with Jami at the centre. Caronne called The Butterfly Centre and told Jami that a ‘Mrs Jones’ and her child would like to visit the school. With that, the trap was set and a ‘Mrs Jones’ had an appointment at The Butterfly Centre at 10:00. The committee members parked

at Ou Meul Bakery in Stanford and with balloons and a giant certificate in hand, they walked towards The Butterfly Centre further down the road. The children and staff from the centre were busy with school work and didn’t notice the L2L ladies as they walked past the front windows and knocked on the door. An unsuspecting Jami opened the door and was flabbergasted when she realised that her visitors were not ‘Mrs Jones’ and her child, but indeed several members of the L2L committee. Curious staff members came out behind her, followed by the children who were eager to share in the excitement. When it finally sank in that The Butterfly Centre had come out tops as the L2L charity of choice for 2020, there was much joy and laughter, hugs and smiles. The Butterfly Foundation will use the money raised by the 2020 Ladies Walk towards building a new centre for the children on Stanford Hills Farm. -Taylum Meyer

A flabbergasted Jami Kastner with Lighthouse 2 Lighthouse chairlady, Ronelle van Zyl. PHOTOS: Taylum Meyer The Overstrand Hospice was announced as the Lighthouse 2 Lighthouse runner-up beneficiary. They will receive the funds raised by the Official Practice Walk which takes place on 29 February 2020. There will be five practice walks before then. The committee members for L2L 2020 are: • Ronelle van Zyl (Chairlady) • Estelle van Niekerk (Vice-Chairlady and Spar Western Cape Liaison) • Marlinda Wright (Charity Liaison) • Elna de Villiers (Events Coordinator) • Elaine Bayer (Accommodation) • Simone Heunis (Catering/Media and Marketing) • Rebecca Matthysen (Catering) For more information on L2L and the practice walks, visit www.lighthouse2lighthouse.co.za.

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ABOVE: Jami and her son, Jack, with a giant 'congratulations' certificate from L2L. BELOW: Peter and Jami Kastner at Stanford Hills on the land that will be used to build the new Butterfly Centre.

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MY HOME

An open letter to South Africans and our president By Stephen de Stadler Managing Director Fine & Country Hermanus, Arabella and Kleinmond

frica is not for the faint hearted’ is an expression which is commonly heard in social and business circles. As part of the continent, South Africa is often lumped into that description as well. I cannot help but wonder whether, when you say something often enough, it actually becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. Should South Africa only be for the brave? Absolutely not – South Africa should be for everyone. Having recently been on an extended business trip to the Middle East, the local newspapers became my morning read whilst having my first coffee of the day. The headlines are frightening. They highlight conflicts and instances of human sacrifice and agony that we at the tip of Africa cannot begin to imagine. We don’t see them reported on in quite such graphic detail as they are portrayed

in the Middle East. The suffering of men, women and children in other parts of the world make some of our problems seem so easy to overcome. We live in a country where democracy and the pursuit of justice for all came about without our having to experience the civil wars and unrest that have been experienced in other parts of the world. Let’s give credit where it is due. Yes, there are immense problems in our own country, but if we work together as one rainbow nation, we can change the world in which we live. The UK is about to break from an economic union which the majority of commentators believe will have a negative effect on it, and to a lesser extent the European Union, for years to come. Is this not an opportunity for emerging markets like South Africa to win greater foreign direct investment, resulting in an inflow of money, and leading, in turn, to regional economic development, more jobs, lower inflation and generally better times ahead?

The world’s investors seek a return on their investments. With projected negative returns in other parts of the word, but positive, albeit low returns in South Africa, let’s put this great country of ours first and work together to ensure future economic growth. During September we celebrate Heritage Day. On this day we are encouraged as a nation to remember and celebrate the unique diversity of our multicultural people. We have many different beliefs, traditions and perhaps even outlooks on life, but at the end of the day we are one nation – a nation that is not going to run away from its internal problems, a nation that cannot call anywhere else but South Africa its home. Whilst on this topic, it would be good for all South Africans to remember that tolerance of other people’s heritage is an essential approach to nation building. The recent xenophobic attacks in parts of our country cannot be deemed acceptable in any environment.

Remember the atrocities that are perpetrated in other parts of the world based purely on one group’s perspective that they have a greater claim to a particular country than others. Let us all learn from and not repeat the mistakes of the past, especially when the negative effects of others’ xenophobic actions are so easy to discern. President Ramaphosa, many years ago President Mandela identified you as the man he wanted to succeed him; please Sir, don’t let President Mandela down. Don’t forget the promises you made to the people in this country who elected you to the highest office. Keep taking decisive steps to direct us on a path of growth. Eradicate from all aspects of government those people who have decided that the South African Government’s coffers are their own personal bank account. Allow only people who have your same deep-seated desire to see South Africa succeed, to work with you.

country, and work to maximise their potential returns, not only in the short-term, but well into the future. We live in a beautiful country. We have great scenic beauty, enviable opportunities to enjoy animals in their natural environment, wonderful beaches and friendly people. Yes, we have problems, but working together we can solve them. Where else in the world can you buy everything from a drink to a sunshade and a pumice stone whilst waiting for the robot to change colour? And incidentally, where else in the world are the traffic lights referred to as robots? Nkosi sikelel iafrika; Guide Her Children and Give Her Peace. 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.

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White Shark Projects launches Ocean Defenders programme Writer Raphael da Silva

prosperity.”

The 10 young marine enthusiasts in the Defender programme will participate one weekend a month in an educational activity. Planned events include coastal clean-ups, rock pooling, lessons in shark biology, conservation and pollution, environmental movie days with popcorn, visits to the Cape Town Aquarium and the Betty’s Bay penguin colony, and planting trees.

Now in its fifth year, the 21 Days for the Ocean campaign spreads the message of “ocean optimism and awareness not just in our local communities in the Overstrand, but also globally”, says Charmaine Beukes, managing director of White Shark Projects.

This year, the public is welcome to join the Pearly Beach clean-up on 14 September, a half-day event starting from 08:00 in collaboration with Gansbaai & Pearly Beach Horse Trails. On 20 September, a tree planting day will be held at a location to be confirmed. Local businesses and individuals are also welcome to come to an Open Day on 10 September at the Recycle Swop Shop in Masakane, Gansbaai to learn how this award-winning recycling initiative works.

s part of this year’s 21 Days for the Ocean campaign, White Shark Projects has launched the Ocean Defenders programme, an opportunity for 10 youngsters from the Gansbaai area to gain knowledge and skills to help protect the ocean environment.

“Our 2019 theme is ‘The Ocean in Us’. Every one of us is connected to the ocean in some way – whether it is spiritually or through recreational activities, through our food or our work. We hope to improve people’s understanding that no matter what walk of life you are from, the ocean is integral to our health and

For more information contact 071 318 0079 or email volunteer@whitesharkprojects.co.za

Youngsters from the Ocean Defenders programme, along with volunteers and interns from White Shark Projects, enjoyed a braai and a day of learning with Stanford-based River Rat Boat Cruises, at the first event of the 21 Days campaign. The children were introduced to at least 21 different species of birds, including an African Fish Eagle and Malachite Kingfisher. PHOTO: Georgina Vermeulen

Build a safer community with Hermanus CPF The Hermanus Community Police Forum invites all local community organisations, institutions and associations to register with the CPF, in order to participate in the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) and elections. Even if your organisation is not yet fully constituted, the CPF would like to hear from you. This membership drive is an effort to make our CPF more representative of the wider community. Membership forms are available by emailing Chairman Mervyn Milner wcl@ lantic.net. This is your opportunity to: • become a CPF member and represent your organisation on the CPF • become involved in addressing crime in our area by participating in crime-prevention projects, activities and awareness campaigns • perform civilian oversight over the police and improve police service delivery to the community • be a part of building community capacity through volunteerism and social cohesion The Community Police Forum is a statuary body, elected to be the link between the South African Police Services and the community. The committee normally meets once a month. Organisations that join the CPF are invited to nominate representatives to serve on the committee, along with organisations that have renewed their membership. This is an election year for all CPFs in the Western Cape, which means that the current ExCo will stand down, and a new committee will be elected, although present members may be

nominated for another term of five years. The election for the new Executive Committee will take place at the AGM on 8 October at 18:00 at the Municipal Auditorium. Nominations by CPF member organisations, including a short CV of the nominee, must be submitted in writing to the Chairman by 1 October. Positions to be filled include Chairman, Deputy Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Public Relations Officer and Projects Manager. A representative of all registered members of the CPF may attend the monthly CPF meeting. For more information, please contact Mervyn Milner on 082 558 8593 or wcl@ lantic.net.

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The objectives of community police forums are set out in the South African Police Services Act 68 of 1995, Chapter 7, section 18(1), which states that: “The Service shall, in order to achieve the objectives contemplated in section 215 of the Constitution, liaise with the community through community police forums and area and provincial community police boards, in accordance with sections 19, 20 and 21, with a view to: (a) establishing and maintaining a partnership between the community and the Service; (b) promoting communication between the Service and the community; (c) promoting co-operation between the Service and the community in fulfilling the needs of the community regarding policing; (d) improving the rendering of police services to the community at national, provincial, area and local levels; (e) improving transparency in the Service and accountability of the Service to the community; and (f ) promoting joint problem identification and problem-solving by the Service and the community.”

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OVERSTRAND MUNISIPALITEIT ERF 5664, EENHEID 4, LANGSTRAAT 24, NORTHCLIFF, HERMANUS: AANSOEK OM VERGUNNINGSGEBRUIK: DESIGNS BY MC (nms RITCARLO INVESTMENTS PTY LTD)

OVERSTRAND MUNICIPALITY ERF 5664, SHOP 4, 24 LONG STREET, NORTHCLIFF, HERMANUS: APPLICATION FOR CONSENT USE: DESIGNS BY MC (obo RITCARLO INVESTMENTS PTY LTD)

UMASIPALA WASE-OVERSTRAND KWISIZA ESINGU-ERF 5664, SHOP 4, 24 LONG STREET, NORTHCLIFF, HERMANUS: ISICELO SOKUVUMELA UKUSETYENZISWA KWESIZA: NGABAKWA DESIGNS BY MC (egameni labakwa RITCARLO INVESTMENTS PTY LTD)

Kragtens Artikels 47 & 48 van die Overstrand Munisipaliteit Verordening vir Munisipale Grondgebruikbeplanning, 2015 word hiermee kennis gegee van die onderstaande aansoeke van toepassing op Erf 5664, Northcliff, Hermanus naamlik:

Notice is hereby given in terms of Sections 47 & 48 of the Overstrand Municipality By-Law on Municipal Land Use Planning, 2015 of the application mentioned below applicable to Erf 5664, Northcliff, Hermanus namely:

Kufakwe isaziso ngokwemiba yeSolotya lama-47 & 48 oMthethwana kaMasipala Ngokusetyenziswa Komhlaba kaMasipala ku2015, wesicelo esichazwe ngezantsi nesisebenza kwisiza esingu Erf 5664, Northcliff, eHermanus nesaziwa ngokuba:

Aansoek om vergunningsgebruik ingevolge Artikel 16(2)(o) om ‘n plek van vermaaklikheid (Firstbet) op bogenoemde eiendom te akkommodeer, sowel as om vyf (5) dobbelmasjiene te akkommodeer binne die bestaande besigheidsperseel op die bogenoemde eiendom.

Application for a consent use in terms of Section 16(2)(o) in order to accommodate a place of entertainment (Firstbet) on the above-mentioned property, as well as to accommodate five (5) slot machines (gambling machines) within a portion of the existing business premises on the above-mentioned property.

Volle besonderhede rakende die voorstel is beskikbaar vir inspeksie gedurende weeksdae tussen 08:00 en 16:30 by die Departement: Stadsbeplanning, Patersonstraat 16, 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 Vrydag, 11 Oktober 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 Senior 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. Munisipale Bestuurder, Overstrand Munisipaliteit, Posbus 20, HERMANUS, 7200 Munisipale Kennisgewing Nr. 108/2019

Isicelo sokuvumela ukusebenzisa ngokweSolotya le16(2)(o) ukuze kulungiselelwe le ndawo iza kufakelwa eyindawo yokuzonwabisa (Firstbet) kwindlu ekwisiza esichazwe ngentla, kunye nokuhlalisa oomatshini abahlanu (5) (oomatshini bokungcakaza) ngaphakathi kwenxalenye yezakhiwo ezikhoyo zeshishini kule ndawo ingentla.

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.

Iinkcukacha ezipheleleyo mayela nesi siphakamiso ziyafumaneka ukuze zihlolwe ngexesha laphakathi evekini phakathi kwentsimbi ye-08:00 ukuya kweye-16:30 kwiCandelo: Lokucwangciswa kweDolophu kwa16 Paterson Street, eHermanus.

Any written comments must be submitted to the Municipality (16 Paterson Street, Hermanus / (f) 028 313 2093 / (e) loretta@overstrand.gov.za) in accordance with the provisions of Sections 51 and 52 of the said By-law on or before Friday, 11 October 2019, quoting your name, address and contact details, interest in the application and reasons for comment. Telephonic enquiries can be made to the Senior 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 to formulate their comment.

Naziphi na izimvo ezibhaliweyo mazingeniswe kuMasipala (16 Paterson Street, Hermanus / (f) 028 31 32093 / (e) loretta@overstrand.gov.za) ngokwezibonelelo zamaSolotya ama-51 nama-52 alo mthethwana ukhankanyiweyo ngaphambi koLwesiHlanu, wesi-11 kuOktobha 2019, okanye ngaphambi kwalo mhla, unike igama lakho, idilesi, iinkcukacha zonxibelelwano nawe, umdla wakho kwesi sicelo nezizathu zokunika izimvo. UMcwangcisi weDolophu oyintloko, uNkskn. H. van der Stoep 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 liza kumnceda avakalise izimvo zakhe ngokusemthethweni.

Municipal Manager, Overstrand Municipality, P.O. Box 20, HERMANUS, 7200 Municipal Notice No. 108/2019

UMlawuli kaMasipala, Kwi-ofisi zikaMasipala, P.O. Box 20, HERMANUS, 7200 Inombolo yenothisi kaMasipala. 108/2019

OVERSTRAND MUNISIPALITEIT HERMANUS: VERHURING VAN MUNISIPALE EIENDOMME, ERWE 127, 129 EN ‘N GEDEELTE VAN ERF 823 ZWELIHLE

OVERSTRAND MUNICIPALITY HERMANUS: LEASE OF MUNICIPAL PROPERTIES, ERVEN 127, 129 AND A PORTION OF ERF 823 ZWELIHLE

UMASIPALA WASEOVERSTRAND HERMANUS: UKUQESHWA KWEPROPATI KAMASIPALA, IZIZA 127, 129 NENXALENYE YESIZA 823 ZWELIHLE

Kennis geskied hiermee dat die Raad ŉ aansoek ontvang het vir die hernuwing van ‘n huur van munisipale eiendomme, synde Erwe 127, 129 en ‘n gedeelte van Erf 823 Zwelihle, geleë te 46 Lusibastraat, ingevolge die Raad se Beleid op die Administrasie van Onroerende Eiendom, 2015.

Notice is hereby given that Council received an application for the renewal of the lease of municipal properties, being Erven 127, 129 and a portion of Erf 823 Zwelihle, situated at 46 Lusiba Street, in terms of Council’s Administration of Immovable Property Policy, 2015.

Kukhutshwa esi saziso sokuba iBhunga lifumene isicelo sokuhlaziywa kwesicelo sokuqeshwa kwepropati kaMasipala, isiza 127, 129 kunye nenxalenye yesiza 823 eZwelihle, ekwisitalato iLusiba unombolo 46, ngokungqinelana nomGaqo-nkqubo weBhunga ongoLawulo lweePropati ezingenakuSuswa ka-2015.

Applicant: Locality: Purpose:

Umceli: Ingingqi Injongo:

Aansoeker: Ligging: Doel: Huurtermyn: Grootte:

Hermanus Rainbow Trust Erwe 127, 129 en ‘n gedeelte van Erf 823 Zwelihle Graad R Onderwyssentrum vir die bestaande Zwelihle Pre-primêre Skool 3 Jaar Gesamentlik ±590m²

Lease period: Size:

Hermanus Rainbow Trust Erven 127, 129 and a portion of Erf 823 Zwelihle Grade R Education Centre for the existing Zwelihle Pre-primary School 3 Years Jointly ±590m²

Die aansoek is gedurende normale kantoorure per afspraak ter insae by die Eiendomsadministrasie kantore, h/v Molteno- en Viljoenstraat, Onrustrivier. Navrae moet gerig word aan Mev Madelein Erasmus, (028) 316 - 3724/ merasmus@overstrand.gov.za.

The application can be viewed during normal office hours by appointment at the Property Administration Offices, c/o Molteno and Viljoen Street, Onrustrivier. Enquiries must be directed to Mrs Madelein Erasmus, (028) 316 -3724/ merasmus@overstrand.gov.za.

Enige beswaar teen die voorgestelde verhuring moet behoorlik gemotiveerd en skriftelik wees en die ondergetekende voor of op 4 Oktober 2019 bereik.

Any objections against the proposed lease must be properly motivated in writing and be lodged at the undersigned by no later than 4 October 2019.

Indien ŉ persoon nie kan lees of skryf nie, kan so ŉ persoon sy/haar beswaar/kommentaar mondelings by die Munisipale Kantore, Hoofstraat, Hermanus aflê waar ŉ personeellid sal help om dit op skrif te stel.

Persons who are unable to read or write can submit their objection/comments verbally at the Municipal Offices, Main Road, Hermanus, where they will be assisted by a staff member to put it in writing.

Kennisgewing Nr 110/2019 Munisipale Kantore HERMANUS, 7200 Datum: 4 September 2019 Village NEWS

Notice No 110/2019 Municipal Offices HERMANUS, 7200 Date: 4 September 2019 Village NEWS

CC GROENEWALD MUNISIPALE BESTUURDER

CC GROENEWALD MUNICIPAL MANAGER

Isithuba senqgesho: Ubungakanani:

Hermanus Rainbow Trust Isiza u-127, 129 kunye nenxakenye yeSiza u-823 eZwelihle IZiko leMfundo kwiBanga R (grade R) lesikolo esikhoyo samabanga aphantsi eZwelihle Iminyaka eyi 3 Ngokudibeneyo ±590m²

Isicelo singabonwa ngamaxesha okusebenza aqhelekileyo ngokuthi wenze idinga neOfisi yoLawulo lweePropati, ekwikona yeziTalato iMolteno neViljoen, eOnrust River. Imibuzo mayijoliswe kuNkszn. Madelein Erasmus, kwezi nombolo zomnxeba, (028) 316-3724 okanye kule dilesi yeimeyili – merasmus@overstrand.gov.za. Nayiphi na inkcaso ekhaba oku kuqeshwa kundululwayo kumele izathuzwe ngokufanelekileyo ngokubhaliweyo kwaye ingeniswe kulowo utyikitye apha ngezantsi ungadlulanga umhla we: 4 Okthobha 2019. Abantu abangakwazi ukufunda okanye ukubhala banganenisa inkcaso okanye izihlomlo zabo ngomlomo kwiiOfisi zikaMasipala, eGansbaai, apho bayakuncedwa ukubhala oko lilungu elingumsebenzi. Inombolo yeSaziso 110/2019 iiOfisi kaMasipala HERMANUS, 7200 Umhla: 4 Septemba 2019 Village NEWS

CC GROENEWALD UMPHATHI KAMASPALA

OVERSTRAND MUNICIPALITY ERVEN 1405 & 1406, 18 BRANDERDRAAI, SANDBAAI: APPLICATION FOR PROPOSED PUBLIC PLACE CLOSURE, REZONING AND CONSOLIDATION: PLAN ACTIVE (obo NH HENZEN, J MARQUART & JS BROUWER)

OVERSTRAND MUNISIPALITEIT ERWE 1405 & 1406, BRANDERDRAAI 18, SANDBAAI: AANSOEK OM PADSLUITING, HERSONERING EN KONSOLIDASIE: PLAN ACTIVE (nms NH HENZEN, J MARQUART & JS BROUWER)

UMASIPALA WASE-OVERSTRAND NEZIZA EZINGU-ERVEN 1405 & 1406, 18 BRANDERDRAAI, SANDBAAI: ISICELO ESIPHAKAMISA UKUVALWA KWENDAWO EVULELWE UWONKEWONKE, UKWAHLULA KWAKHONA NOKUHLANGANISA: NGABAKWAPLAN ACTIVE (egameni likaNH HENZEN, J MARQUART & JS BROUWER)

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 48 of the Overstrand Municipality By-Law on Municipal Land Use Planning, 2015 (By-Law) that the following applications, applicable to Erven 1405 and 1406, Sandbaai, have been received:

Kennis word hiermee gegee ingevolge Artikel 48 van die Overstrand Munisipaliteit Verordening vir Munisipale Grondgebruikbeplanning, 2015 dat die volgende aansoeke, van toepassing op Erwe 1405 en 1406, Sandbaai, ontvang is:

Kukhutshwe isaziso esimayela nemiba yeSolotya loMthethwana weSolotya lama-48 likaMasipala waseOverstrand Ongezicwangciso Zokusetyenziswa koMhlaba ku2015 (uMthethwana) othi kufunyenwe esi sicelo silandelayo ngeziza ezinguErven 1405 no1406, eSandbaai.:

Closure of Public Open Space (Erf 1406 Sandbaai) in terms of Section 16(2)(n);

Sluiting van die Publieke Oopruimte (Erf 1406 Sandbaai) ingevolge Artikel 16(2)(n);

Ukuvalwa kweNdawo Evulelwe UWonkewonke (Erf 1406 Sandbaai) ngokwemiba yeSolotya le16(2)(n);

Rezoning of Erf 1406 Sandbaai in terms of Section 16(2)(a) of the By-Law from Open Space Zone 2 to Residential Zone 1 : Single Residential (SR1), en

Hersonering in terme van Artikel 16(2)(a) van Erf 1406 Sandbaai vanaf Oopruimtesone 2 na Residensielesone 1 : Enkel Residensiëel (SR1), en

Ukucandwa kwakhona kwesiza esinguErf 1406 Sandbaai ngokwemiba yeSolotya le16(2)(a) loMthethwana weNdawo Evulekileyo kwaZoni 2 ukuya kwiZoni Yokuhlala abantu eyaziwa ngoZone 1: yeZindlu Ezizimeleyo [Single Residential (SR1)], kunye

Consolidation of Erven 1405 and 1406 Sandbaai in terms of Section 16(2)(e).

Konsolidasie van Erwe 1405 en 1406 Sandbaai ingevolge Artikel 16(2)(e).

Nokuhlanganiswa kweziza ezinguErven 1405 no1406 Sandbaai ngokwemiba yeSolotya le16(2)(e).

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.

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

Any written comments must be submitted in accordance with the provisions of Sections 51 and 52 of the By-law and reach the Municipality (16 Paterson Street, Hermanus / (f) 028 313 2093 / (e) loretta@overstrand.gov.za) on or before Friday, 11 October 2019, quoting your name, address, contact details, interest in the application, and reasons for comment. Telephonic enquiries can be made to the Town Planner, Mr. H Boshoff at 028 313 8900. The Municipality may refuse to accept comments 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 formalize their comment.

Enige skriftelike kommentaar moet in ooreenstemming met die bepalings van Artikels 51 en 52 van die Verordening by die Munisipaliteit (Patersonstraat 16, Hermanus / (f) 028 313 2093 / (e) loretta@overstrand.gov.za) ingedien word voor of op Vrydag, 11 Oktober 2019, met u naam, adres, kontakbesonderhede, belang in die aansoek en redes vir kommentaar. Telefoniese navrae kan gerig word aan die Stadsbeplanner, Mnr. H. Boshoff by 028 313 8900. Die Munisipaliteit mag weier om kommentare te aanvaar na die sluitingsdatum. Enige persoon wat nie kan lees of skryf nie kan die Departement Stadsbeplanning besoek waar hul deur ‘n munisipale amptenaar bygestaan sal word ten einde hul kommentaar te formuleer.

Municipal Manager, Overstrand Municipality, P.O. Box 20, HERMANUS, 7200 MN 111/2019

Munisipale Bestuurder, Overstrand Munisipaliteit, Posbus 20, HERMANUS, 7200 MK 111/2019

Iinkcukacha ezimayela nesi siphakamiso ziyafumaneka ukuze zihlolwe kwiintsuku zaphakathi evekini ukusukela ngentsimbi yesi08:00 ukuya kweye16:30 kwiSebe: Izicwangciso ngeDolophu kwa16 Paterson Street, Hermanus. Naziphi na izimvo ezibhaliweyo mazifakwe ngokwezibonelelo zoMthethwana weSolotya lama-51 nelama-52 zifike kwaMasipala (16 Paterson Street, Hermanus / (f) 028 313 2093 / (e) loretta@overstrand.gov.za) ngomhla okanye ngaphambi koLwesihlanu, 11 kuOkthobha ka2019, uchaze igama lakho, idilesi, iinkcukacha ofumaneka kuzo, umdla wakho kwesi sicelo, kunye nezizathu zokunika izimvo. Imibuzo ngefowuni ingabuzwa kuMcwangcisi weDolophu, uMnu. H Boshoff kwa028 313 8900. UMasipala angala ukwamkela izimvo ezifike emva komhla wokuvala. Nabani na ongakwazi ukufunda okanye ukubhala angandwendwela iSebe llezicwangciso ngeDolophu apho igosa likamasipala liza kumnceda afake sicelo sakhe ngokusemthethweni. UMphathi kaMasipala, Overstrand Municipality, P.O. Box 20, HERMANUS, 7200 MN 111/2019

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Hermanus parkrun – 200 not out O

n Saturday 31 August, Hermanus hosted its 200th parkrun in Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. This weekly Saturday morning event, come rain or shine, has become a regular activity for Hermanus locals as well as visitors.

parkrun is a timed run (or walk) that takes place in many countries around the globe. It is not a competition; just you against the clock. Everyone runs at their own pace for their own enjoyment – and it’s absolutely free. Started by a South African, now living in London, the event has spread rapidly throughout the world. There are currently in excess of 6 million registered parkrunners in the world and 1 million of those are from South Africa. parkrun in South Africa is a timed run/walk along an approved route that starts at 08:00 every Saturday morning at many different venues. There is no cost to runners and all events are arranged and managed by volunteers who give up their time and energy in the interest of promoting healthy outdoor exercise. The system is efficient and individual results are sent via email to all registered participants. The Hermanus parkrun sets off every Saturday from the Overstrand Training Institute (OTI) venue on the Camphill Road, approximately 3 km up the Hemel-en-Aarde Road from the R43/Sandbaai intersection. The route is 5 km long and includes some

ABOVE: The 200th parkrun begins! LEFT: Jimmy Bonjesi from Whalers AC, a serious runner, often finishes first at the parkrun. BELOW: Johnathon Swindon (parkrun marshall) with his ‘assistant’ Charlotte Jackson.

Debbie Peiser (OTI), Dudley Meyer (one of the event organisers), Diane Hunter (parkrun ambassador) and Peter Peiser (OTI) enjoying some celebratory cupcakes. scenic hill and forest running. The event is open to people who want to run with their dogs, provided that there is only one dog per person and that the dogs are on short leads.

200 people and in winter around 180. Over long weekends and especially the summer holiday season the numbers increase, with the highest recorded being 768 runners.

The route is manned by marshals at various spots to encourage runners and also to ensure safety and provide assistance in case of an emergency. Children are more than welcome on condition that those under 11 are accompanied at all times by an adult.

Apart from the positive health benefits from regular exercise, parkruns also present opportunities to interact socially. Especially the volunteers tend to form friendships around parkrun matters. It is a known fact that those serving others maintain a sense of positivity about themselves and their environment.

manner. Everyone is invited to join – after all, spring is a good time to start cultivating a healthier and happier lifestyle. You can register online at parkrun.co.za/hermanus/ and simply bring along a copy of your barcode to your first parkrun (you only ever register with parkrun once), in order to receive your time.

Hermanus parkrun is a happy place where people meet and interact with one other in a positive and healthy

Anyone who would like to become a volunteer can contact hermanushelpers@parkrun.com

Hermanus parkrun has become a popular event for parkrunners from other areas, and the organisers receive regular positive feedback. Summer participation is upwards of

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Young soccer stars chosen for world championships

he Grootbos Foundation is delighted that two of their young players from the Football Foundation programme have been selected to represent South Africa in the AMF C13 Futsal World Championships in Barcelona from 27 October to 3 November.

sakhane Primary, on this exceptional achievement.

Futsal is an indoor format of football similar to 5-a-side and is growing in popularity in the Western Cape for its exciting pace, skills and thrills!

The Grootbos Foundation is raising funds in order to cover the travel costs of these two U13 stars to the AMF C13 Futsal World Cup in Barcelona. All donations will go towards reaching a target of R30 000, as neither of the families of these talented boys can afford to pay for their trip. For more information, please contact phil@grootbosfoundation.org or call 028 384 8044.

The South Africa Futsal Federation was due to visit Masakhane Primary School on Tuesday 3 September to congratulate Alive Gelem and Onke Dekeni, both in Grade 7 at Ma-

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From left are Alive Gelem and Onke Dekeni, the two young star players of the Grootbos Football Foundation, who have been selected to represent South Africa in the AMF C13 Futsal World Championships in Barcelona from 27 October – 3 November.

Hermanus High School hosted their Sports Dinner on Thursday 22 August. At this prestigious annual event, learners were awarded for their skill and commitment to their respective sports and the four top students of the year were named. Monique Hugo (left) excels in four different sports: cricket (first team captain), athletics (South Boland team), tennis (first team and Overberg U17 team) and netball (captain of the U15 team and chosen for the Overberg U15 team). She was the Junior Sportswoman of the year. Echard de Kock (second from left) was the Junior Sportsman of the year and is a talented sportsman who excels in three different sports: cricket (U15 team and chosen for U14 Overberg team), tennis (U15 team, Overberg U15 team, Rural U15 team and Western Cape Cavaliers U15 team) and hockey (U14 team and Boland U14 regional team). Mari Carstens (second from right) is this year’s Senior Sportswoman and stands out in more than one way on the sports field. She is characterised by her passion and loyalty. She set the new record for ladies’ shotput during the colour sport and received the cup for the Best Performance by an U19 girl during the athletics Inter-schools. She was chosen for the South Boland team and plays for the school’s first squash team. She was also the captain of the first netball team. Boldwin Hansen (right) was the Senior Sportsman of the year. He was selected for the SA Schools Rugby Team at the end of Craven Week. A quiet and modest sportsman, Boldwin not only plays proudly for the first rugby team and the first cricket team, but is also part of the school’s athletics team. Well done to all the sportsmen and women – Hermanus is proud of you all.

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