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NEWS The first Brewery to Brewery MTB race, from Greyton to Hermanus, took place this past Sunday. Jointly hosted by Old Potter’s Inn & Brewhouse in Greyton and The Brewery in Hermanus, the 85 km race challenged 220 mountain bike riders of all levels on a route that ascended up to 1 550 metres at the 47 km mark before descending down towards the ocean. Two riders take a moment to pose for a selfie in Greyton before the start of the race. Based on the success of the weekend, the organisers are looking forward to an even bigger event next year.

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Baboon fence coming soon Writer De Waal Steyn

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uman Wildlife Solutions (HWS), who previously managed the virtual fence to keep baboons out of the Voëlklip area, has been appointed by the municipality to operate the programme in both Hermanus and Pringle Bay. According to Liezl de Villiers, Senior Manager: Environmental Services of the Overstrand Municipality, they met with HWS last week to discuss the logistics and plan the implementation of the programme in the two areas.

“We met with the Pringle Bay Baboon Action Group first because this community has been running with its own baboon management

programme for the past two years and it is therefore easier and faster to start there immediately by just adopting the existing programme. The virtual fence will not be implemented in Pringle Bay at this stage and we will only be making use of baboon monitors,” said De Villiers.

According to her, planning for the Hermanus area also started last week and it was decided to first deploy an area manager from HWS to monitor the population dynamics and movement of the Hermanus troop, including their interaction with the Voëlklip and Hamilton Russell troops on the western and eastern boundaries of the Hermanus troop.

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“The HWS area manager will monitor the interaction of the Hermanus troop’s baboons amongst one another and how they move between the urban areas and their sleeping sites. He will also identify which animals need to be collared in order to effectively follow the movements of the animals and therefore successfully apply the virtual fence techniques,” she said.

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boxes that emit the sounds of predators roaring, animals dying and other frightening sound effects, including bear bangers that make a loud banging noise. A three-week blitz by HWS in August 2017 resulted in the Fernkloof troop being kept out of the affected suburbs for more than 90% of the time.

De Villiers said it was important to understand the movements of the troop so that the virtual fence could be implemented in such a way that all the affected areas of Eastcliff, Hermanus Heights, Hermanus Golf Course, the surrounding urban precincts and Voëlklip would benefit from it.

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Cooperation at long last achieved From P 1 “The monitoring stage will last between three and four weeks. During this time the identified troop leaders will be captured and collared so that the programme can be implemented from November 2019,” De Villiers said.

“In the meantime, HWS will advertise the posts for baboon supervisors and monitors and appoint local members from our community in order to implement the virtual fence. They will also begin to procure all required tools and equipment for the project, including an on-site office and hotline for the effective management of the virtual fence.”

HWS and the Overstrand Municipality will also meet with representatives of the Hermanus Baboon Action Group (HBAG), CapeNature and the University of Cape Town to discuss the roll-out of the programme.

Hermanus Baboon Action Group (HBAG) spokesperson, Pat Redford feels positive about the appointment of HWS to provide baboon monitoring services to the Overstrand.

“HBAG will be part of the team meeting regularly with HWS, Vogelgat Private Nature Reserve and CapeNature to add support as the programme evolves. This is a welcome advancement after HBAG submitted numerous documents, petitions and evidence to the various authorities, reflecting the frustration of thousands of residents affected in particular by the Voëlklip troop.

“Residents in the affected areas have experienced constant home invasions and extensive damage has been caused by the large Voëlklip troop. The troop has become increasingly habituated to suburbia and troop size has increased significantly over the past three years,” said Redford.

Easy access to human-derived food has caused the troop to spend most of their waking hours in high-density suburbia, a pattern of behaviour not previously witnessed. Foraging in Fernkloof Nature Reserve’s abundant natural bounty is what would be “normal behaviour” for these wild animals. The increase in the number of permanent residents and the increased use of holiday homes has incrementally increased the amount of refuse and the availability of human-derived food.

“As Hermanus already has infrastructure such as the beacons and virtual fence system installed, only collaring and daily monitoring are required to make a real difference. HBAG and HWS agree that it is unreasonable to expect wild baboons to peacefully coexist with humans in high-density suburbia. Other areas with a far lower density of homes with few permanent residents are less affected and more tolerant, as the baboons face fewer hazards and are not as habituated to human-derived foods as a result,” said Redford.

For information regarding the implementation of the project, contact Cllr Kari Brice at kbrice@ overstrand.gov.za or the Environmental Office of the municipality. HBAG can be contacted on info@hermanusbaboons.co.za.

OVERSTRAND MUNISIPALITEIT HERMANUS CBD PUBLIC SPACE MANUAL – DRAFT REPORT Interested and affected parties in the Hermanus CBD are hereby invited to an Open House on the Draft Report of the Hermanus CBD Public Space Manual. The Hermanus Public Space Manual has been prepared to provide a set of objectives and guidelines to assist both the Overstrand Municipality, consultants, property owners and developers to achieve continuity in the design and quality of Hermanus’s streetscapes and public spaces.

The document will be available at the Town Planning Offices, 16 Paterson Street, Hermanus and on the Overstrand Municipality’s website: www.overstrand.gov.za The meeting will be held on 5 November 2019 at 17:00 – 19:00 at the Banguet Hall at the Hermanus Municipal Offices, Magnolia Avenue, Hermanus.

Enquiries regarding the matter should be directed to the Senior Manager: Town-and Spatial Planning, Mr R Kuchar (e-mail: rkuchar@overstrand.gov.za Tel: 028-313 8087) Municipal Manager, Overstrand Municipality, P.O. Box 20, HERMANUS, 7200 Municipal Notice No. 133/2019 OVERSTRAND MUNICIPALITY HERMANUS SBD OPENBARE RUIMTE HANDLEIDING - KONSEP VERSLAG Geïnteresseerde en geaffekteerde partye in die Hermanus SBD word hiermee uigenooi na n ope vergadering mbt die konsep verslag van die Hermanus SBD openbare ruimte handleiding. Die Hermanus SBD handleiding is voorberei om n stel doelwitte en riglyne daar te stel, om sodoende die Overstrand Munisipaliteit, professionele konsultante, eienaars van eiendom en ontwikkelaars te assisteer om kontinuiteit en n standaard in ontwerp van Hermanus se straatomgewings en publieke ruimtes te behaal.

Die dokument is beskikbaar by die Munisipale stadsbeplanningskantore te Paterson Straat no 16, Hermanus, asook die munisipale webwerf: www.overstrand.gov.za Hierdie vergadering sal op 5 November 2019 om 17:00 – 19:00 by die Banketsaal, Hermanus Munisipale Kantore, Magnolialaan, Hermanus gehou word.

Navrae kan gerig word aan Senior Manager: Stadsbeplanning, Mnr R Kuchar (e-pos: rkuchar@overstrand.gov.za Tel: 028-313 8087) Munisipale Bestuurder, Overstrand Munisipaliteit, P.O. Box 20, HERMANUS, 7200 Munisipale Kennisgewing No. 133/2019 UMASIPALA WASEOVERSTRAND IMANYUWALI YEHERMANUS CBD PUBLIC SPACE – INGXELO EYILWAYO Amaqela anomdla nachaphazelekayo akwiCBD amenyelwa kwi-Open House kwiNgxelo eYilwayo yeManyuwali engeHermanus CBD Public Space. IManyuwali yeHermanus Public Space ilungisiwe ukulungiselela ukunikezela ngeenjongo ezibekiweyo nezikhokhelo ukulungiselela ukunceda uMasipala wase-Overstrand, abacebisi, abanini bepropati nabaphuhlisi okokuba bafezekise uqhubekeko kuyilo nokulunga koyilo lwezitalato zaseHermanus kunye nezithuba ezingenz nto.

Uxwebhu luya kufumaneka kwii-Ofisi zoCwangciso lweDolophu, 16 Paterson Street, Hermanus nakwiwebhusayiti yoMasipala waseOverstrand: www.overstrand.gov.za Intlanganiso iya kubanjwa 5 Novemba 2019 ngentsimbi ye- 17:00 – 19:00 kwi- Banquet Hall kwii-Ofisi zikaMasipala wase-Hermanus, Magnolia Avenue, Hermanus.

Imibuzo ephathelelene nalo mcimbi kufuneka ithunyelwe kuMlawuli oPhezulu: woCwangciso lweDolophu nesiThuba, uMnu R Kuchar (iimeyile: rkuchar@overstrand.gov.za iNombolo yoMxeba: 028-313 8087) UMlawuli kaMasipala, uMasipala wase-Overstrand, P.O. Box 20, HERMANUS, 7200 Inombolo yeSaziso sikaMasipala 133/2019

These are steps needed to establish Hermanus SRA meeting will be chaired by an independent person appointed by the municipality. All the relevant information will be available at the meeting(s) and attendees will be given the opportunity to ask questions, and make representations.

Most people will be aware of the ongoing process to establish a Special Rating Area (SRA) in Hermanus, which will allow for the continuation of crime prevention and public safety services similar to those provided by Hermanus Public Protection (HPP).

According to Michael Farr, chair of the Hermanus SRA steering committee, there appears to be some confusion regarding the SRA process. The six steps below will provide better understanding of what is required to establish an SRA.

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Consent survey: Following the public meeting(s) all eligible property owners will be contacted to approve or reject the SRA application. For the application to succeed a 50%+1 approval vote is required.

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Application: On obtaining a 50%+1 approval vote an application will be submitted to Council for consideration in the 2020/21 Budget. Provision is made for objections to the application to be submitted for consideration by the Council.

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Implementation: If the application is successful, a management body will be set up in compliance with the Companies Act for a non-profit company with members.

The management body will have a board of directors elected by the members. A finance agreement will be signed with the municipality to enable the mandatory levy of an additional property rate to fund the crime prevention, public safety and cleansing top-up services.

Urban management survey (perception survey): All property owners within the boundary of the proposed improvement district will be canvassed to determine their expectations and requirements from an SRA. This will take the form of a questionaire issued electronically to ratepayers. The results from the survey will be analised and will form part of the business plan on which the SRA is based

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Business plan: This is the backbone of the proposal and comprises a motivation report, an implementation plan and a term budget. The business plan will be presented to ratepayers at public meetings.

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Public meeting(s): It is a requirement of the SRA bylaw that the application is preceded by a public meeting. Affected property owners will be able to consult on the proposals for the application. The

For more information, send an email to info@hermanussra.co.za

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Stalwarts receive recognition at Mayoral Awards Ceremony O

n Thursday evening, 3 October, Mayor Dudley Coetzee hosted the Overstrand’s annual Mayoral Awards ceremony to honour those special men and women of the community who, despite leading very busy lives, perform extraordinary deeds of kindness. Through these actions they have done much to uplift and empower the residents of their respective communities.

“We are inspired by the dedication and unfailing commitment of these individuals who unselfishly place the needs of their communities ahead of their own,” said Mayor Coetzee in his address. “Each one of you is a beacon of hope, and you have become role models in your own unique way. You are all shining examples of what can be done when one person steps up to say: ‘What can I do to help? How can I possibly make a difference?’”

Special recognition was given to all nominees for their contribution in the spheres of arts, culture, sport, business and welfare, or for simply inspiring the people of Overstrand to keep on striving for excellence in everything they do.

This year, the coveted Achiever of Excellence Lifetime Award went to Dr Robin Lee and his wife Dr Anina Lee. This award is presented to people who have made a positive and lasting impression in the Overstrand over many years. The couple have both contributed enormously to the rich tapestry of the Overstrand – Anina through her commitment to conserving our natural environment with Whale Coast Conservation and the Cliff Path Management Group, and Robin through establishing and continuing to work with the University of the Third Age (U3A) and the Hermanus History Society.

Category winners The joint winners of the Achiever of Excellence Award were Jorika Rabie of Purple Angels and Natasha Bruiners of the Catapult Foundation. At the

time of the devastating fires in Betty’s Bay at the beginning of the year, Jorika put her life on hold to assist her community when they needed it most. In addition, she is driving at least three initiatives that benefit the Overstrand area.

Natasha Bruiners started the Catapult Foundation, an after-school music programme that has improved the lives, academic performance and future prospects of more than 700 learners. (The Hawston Secondary Band that performed at the awards ceremony comprises some of the musicians trained by the Catapult Foundation.)

The Mayoral Trophy for Woman of the Year went to Jami Kastner of the Butterfly Centre, for establishing this specialised learning centre for children who do not fit into the mainstream educational environment.

Jami has written a book, created her own blog and raised considerable funding for the Butterfly Centre, dedicating her life to spreading a message of hope, acceptance and inclusion.

This year’s Environmental Conservation Award went to Sean Privett of the Walker Bay Fynbos Conservancy.

One of Sean’s first projects was to initiate the most detailed, continuous, long-term vegetation study ever undertaken on a private reserve in South Africa. Under his leadership, the conservancy has been formally recognised as a Protected Environment and has achieved many successes, including the clearing of 7 000 hectares of alien vegetation.

The winners of this year’s Mayoral Awards are (front, from left) Di Rattle of the Hermanus Brewing Company (Entrepreneurial Achievement), Mayor Dudley Coetzee, Dr Anina Lee of Whale Coast Conservation (joint Lifetime Achievement), Natasha Bruiners of the Catapult Foundation (joint Achiever of Excellence), Dr Robin Lee of the Hermanus History Society and U3A Overberg (joint Lifetime Achievement), and Jami Kastner of the Butterfly Centre (Woman of the Year). Back, from left are Jorika Rabie of Purple Angels (joint Achiever of Excellence), Izaan Newman of Gansbaai Academia (Junior Achiever), Sean Privett of the Walker Bay Fynbos Conservancy (Environmental Conservation) and Peter Kastner of Stanford Hills (Tourism Development).

PHOTO: Bernard Jordaan month. Old Harbour Beer has given locals something to be truly proud of!

The Entrepreneurial Achievement Award went to Di Rattle of the Hermanus Brewing Company, whose Old Harbour Beer was a double gold trophy winner in both 2017 and 2018.

The Tourism Development Award went to Peter Kastner of Stanford Hills Estate, who is well known and respected in the area for his entrepreneurial spirit, hard work and willingness to take risks.

The brewery produces up to 20 000 litres of craft beer every month, which is distributed to more than 150 outlets in the Overberg area and increases local restaurant and bar turnover by more than R1 million per

The farm, which provides self-catering accommodation for up to 22 people, in addition to 25 luxury tents known as Africamps, now permanently employs 50 people from the community, benefiting not only themselves but

also their extended families. Stanford and the greater Overstrand area gain in multiple ways from the numerous visitors that Stanford Hills attracts.

The winner of the Junior Achiever Award was Izaan Newman of Gansbaai Academia. This winner is the head of the Matric Council and leads the assembly on Mondays, delivering motivational messages by using that platform to speak directly about several issues that the youth struggle with. As a youth pastor, he inspires many young people through his motivational sermons at different

churches in the Overstrand and counsels youth involved in drug abuse. He cares for the under privileged and collaborates with a senior pastor to provide them with food. A natural leader, Izaan is an inspiration to all those he comes into contact with.

The Village NEWS congratulates all these award winners for their invaluable contributions and is proud of its association with many of them. It is your hard work that creates the good NEWS on which we report!

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When the history bug bites you Writer Elaine Davie

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oday is tomorrow’s yesterday’ is an old adage which indicates the fluidity of history. It is not an event, a time-span, an era; rather, it’s an ever-turning wheel connecting people and places, repeating itself in predictable patterns through time and place. And this, of course, is what makes it so fascinating to historians.

It becomes a treasure hunt, a tracking of connections by following clues; predicting the future through the events of the past.

It was this passion for history which brought two Hermanus residents together in 2012 to start a history society. Angela Heslop, a former nurse, who had lived most of her adult life in the UK and Dr Robin Lee, with a PhD in Literature and many years of community service in the NGO sector in Johannesburg, had both come to Hermanus to retire, but had been long-time visitors to the town before that. They wanted to know more about the origins of this village by the sea: why had it attracted such a diversity of people either to stay or to visit?

Beyond that, they wished to bring the history of Hermanus alive to visitors and residents and to create an historical awareness in those whose ancestors had lived in or had connections with the town. They planned to do this by creating a forum for the sharing of historical information through exhibitions, talks by a variety of historians, the preservation of historical sites and outings to places of historic interest.

They also wished to assist in identifying and preserving historical documents and to enable easy access to them. All these activities would be done in collaboration with the Heritage and Aesthetics Committee, the Old Harbour Museum and other bodies interested in the history of Hermanus.

When Angela and Robin first linked up, she and some helpers, including the late author, SJ du Toit, had already started preparing timeline story boards on various aspects of Hermanus history to illustrate their talks or as stand-alone displays at venues visited by tourists. With his

interest in research, Robin was the perfect person to drive this aspect of the project. His particular interest was in tracing the connections and interactions between both residents and visitors to the town.

On the other hand, when Angela first arrived in Hermanus as a nursing specialist in respiratory diseases, she had become involved in setting up a home-based nursing service for the people of Zwelihle and Mount Pleasant. Along the way, these people began to share the stories of their forebears in Hermanus. Her interest began to focus on the history of place and community.

They can look back on the past seven years with some satisfaction. Not only has the membership grown to 108 keen participants in the monthly presentations and at least two site visits a year, but by means of advocacy directed at the Overstrand Municipality as well as the business community, they are also actively involved in preserving the historic old town, as well as individual buildings and sites.

Robin believes that preservation of the past in a town like Hermanus is not just a nice-to-have, add-on attraction, but it holds powerful economic benefits. Over five phases of development, Hermanus has always found ways to strengthen its economy; he is of the firm opinion that by resurrecting its history, Hermanus will enhance its ability to attract visitors.

“That’s why the quote, ‘The past is never past’ rings true for me. Looking back on earlier times from a current perspective, one can often discern a solution to a problem that was not apparent at the time. The past is what gives a particular town its character and that is what tourists are looking for.

“The first phase of development which gave a boost to the economy of the town was to be found in its very early history, when the fishing industry presented the opportunity for a barter economy to flourish, attracting out-of-town business people. Then round about the 1890s when the first hotels were built, holiday-makers brought money to the town to spend; this was followed by the construction of holiday houses in the early 1920s when the financial input became

Angela Heslop and Dr Robin Lee, founders of the Hermanus History Society. Robin’s latest book, For Keeps: articles on Hermanus history worth keeping will appear in November.

PHOTO: Taylum Meyer more sustained and more diversified.

Then came the retirement economy, which contributed money and many developmental spin-offs to the town.

Finally, we have tourism and this is what we should be focusing on from every possible angle, including its unique history, to attract more money to the town.”

making every effort to build bridges to reconnect them. As Angela says, “Understanding our past helps us appreciate the present and throws a light on how our communities came to be what they are today. Much of our apartheid history is kept hidden and it takes some digging to unearth the truth.”

The Village NEWS has been proud to feature regular articles by Robin over the years and because his interest is largely in who was who and who knew whom, his articles have focused largely on this aspect of social history.

And this is where Angela’s experience with the people of Zwelihle and Mount Pleasant comes into play again. Hearing about the Keiskamma Embroidery Project in the Eastern Cape and the huge tapestry they created depicting the history of their own area, Angela contacted Carol Hofmeyr, founder of the project, and asked if she would be prepared to facilitate the making of a similar tapestry in which each of the separate communities could tell their own stories.

In November this year, he will be releasing a new book entitled For Keeps: articles on Hermanus history worth keeping, including a reworking of some of these pieces. The book he published earlier this year was called Hermanus History: People and Events that touched our town 1890 – 1912.

Robin believes that the Group Areas Act of 1950 was the single most destructive event in the history of Hermanus, the effects of which are still being felt in the town today.

If they are to be undone, it will only be through looking the past squarely in the face and trying to understand in retrospect what harm was done to our various communities, and then

The first section of the tapestry depicting the history of Zwelihle, as told by its residents, was successfully completed last year and now the second phase is being prepared by the people of Mount Pleasant. These are a living testimony to the healing power of history, with each community telling its stories with a sense of fulfilment and pride.

From time to time our sad past deliv-

ers a story which underlines just how ridiculous it was. Robin is currently doing research into Jan Smuts’ connection with Hermanus. Two of his sisters lived here and he visited often, becoming particularly friendly with the Luyt family who owned The Marine Hotel. Hearing that John Luyt was ill and receiving nursing care at home, he decided to pay him a visit.

When there was a knock at the front door, one of the nurses went to open it. On the doorstep, she found a disreputable-looking old man with a fish in his hand. “I’ve brought a fish for John,” he said. “Oh well,” she replied brusquely, “just take it round to the back door and you can give it to the cook.” Obediently, the Prime Minister of South Africa did as he was told.

For more information on the Hermanus History Society, Angela can be contacted on angelaheslop44@ gmail.com and Robin on robinlee@ hermanus.co.za

The Village News would like to congratulate Robin and Anina Lee, both of whom are regular contributors to the paper, on being presented with the 2019 Mayoral Lifetime Award in acknowledgement of a lifetime of Dedication and Excellent, Unselfish Contribution.

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FROM THE EDITOR Teamwork makes the dream work After publishing feedback and letters regarding the Whale Festival, our social media pages were awash with comments and suggestions.

This festival has for several years been a contentious issue, with some residents and business owners believing the festival does not add value to local enterprise as much as it did in previous years.

Studying the history of this 28-yearold event one can see that it grew from humble beginnings with floats and drum majorettes to having large national sponsors such as MTN and Distell. Every year it has drawn large crowds to our town – the merits of which are debatable, depending on who you talk to.

Complaints about the festival have become somewhat repetitive over the last few years and annually there are calls from residents and businesses for a more inclusive approach to organising the festival, with special emphasis on giving local entrepreneurs more exposure and giving more prominence to the ecological message of the festival.

This year it has become evident that the time has come for representatives from business, civil society, residents, other festivals and the organisers of the Whale Festival to work together.

The economic benefits of hosting well-organised events on the same weekend that draw not only visitors, but also locals to town, far outweigh any internal politics that may exist

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Events, festivals and activities are a crucial part of our tourism-based economy. We can no longer afford to operate in silos.

We cannot function in a rudderless environment while the tourism sectors in all our towns and in our region come under increasing economic pressure.

Instead of focussing on what divides us, let us rather pay attention to the one thing that unites us all – economic growth. It is what we all desperately need, but we have to work together to turn our dreams into reality.

This is the good NEWS – Ed.

Voëlklip resident, Dave Farrell, sent this photo to The Village NEWS with the caption: Summer is here! “I was pleased that I managed to capture spring flowers, the incoming tide in a small inlet, the blue sky and the amazing rock formations that can found along the coast in Hermanus in one photo,” he said.

Tribute to Corinne Hendry

A Far Kraai By Murray Stewart

between organisations and individuals.

Weekend visits to bookmark was a ritual, enriched by time shared with its owner, Corinne Hendry, and our mutual interest in literature and language – Corinne had an excellent knowledge of books and an outstanding repertoire of editing skills!

A professional par excellence, Corinne could be obstinate and stubbornly driven by her powerful personality and inner strength inherited from her Scottish forebears. But whatever she undertook, she did it well.

Having relocated bookmark to the CBD, this was evidenced in the projects she tirelessly organised for the revitalisation of the Old Town.

Eighteen years ago, settling in Hermanus and placing bookmark on the page in the Eastcliff Centre, Corinne went on to make her own mark as a dynamic entrepreneur with vision.

Gifted with insightful intelligence, integrity and creativity, this Glaswegian lass was one of the most authentic people I knew, and fiercely loyal to her friends.

What I shall remember most about Corinne was her wonderful sense of humour and repartee. Way back in 2003, over dinner at Rossi’s restaurant, she was challenged to a friendly duel-of-wit. By the end of the evening, her opponent had to concede victory to Corinne – she was simply in a class of her own!

When I was working on the manuscript for a coffee-table book on Hermanus, Corinne was my most ardent supporter, encouraging me to never give up on my writing. Corinne showed through her lifestyle that she herself never gave up. Even though personal health issues impacted on her life, she never complained. She was a courageous, private person with original opinions and an informed interest in world events.

The news of Corinne’s sudden death has come as a devastating shock. A tragic loss to Hermanus, she will be hugely missed. Both Noel and I would like to share in the celebration of her life with her beloved brother, Nigel, relatives, friends, all those who knew her, and her devoted team at bookmark.

Passionate about cats (Cassie and Sasha were the joys of her life), cars, motor racing, tennis and sipping champagne at The Marine, this was a woman with both culture and style.

A memorial service will be held for Corinne at the United Church on Friday 11 October at 14:00.

Beth Hunt

The owner of bookmark, Corinne Hendry, who passed away suddenly last week. She will be fondly remembered by The Village NEWS and we offer our condolences to her family and friends.

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9 October 2019

LET’S TALK

The opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed by the various authors therefore do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs and viewpoints of The Village NEWS. Letters may be shortened and/or edited for clarity and style.

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Onrus-Vermont property owners urged to vote on proposed SRA Property owners are reminded that the voting period for the proposed Special Rating Area (SRA) for Onrus-Vermont is now open until 29 November.

If for some reason you have not received an email, this information is also available on the website, www.onsdorp.com/onrusvermontsra/

According to the OVSRA Steering Committee, emails with all the relevant information from the public meeting held on 26 September, including the presentation, the business plan, memorandum of intent and the results of the perception survey, have now been sent to property owners in Ward 13 of the Overstrand Municipality (Onrus and Vermont), together with various other documentation regarding the proposed SRA.

It is important that property owners read these documents to see what the SRA Steering Committee has planned, what benefits there will be for the community and what the cost to property owners will be.

All property owners need to vote on the SRA and a 50% +1 vote is needed in order to make the application to the municipality. All relevant details in order to verify that you are the owner

Siyakha making good progress The month of September was the six-month anniversary of the official launch of Hermanus Siyakha which took place on 20 March at the Youth Café in Zwelihle.

The past six months have been very exciting and rewarding time, thanks largely to the enthusiastic commitment of the volunteers within the organisation who keep the operation running smoothly, and also the generosity of the people of Hermanus who have provided the funds necessary for us to grant the interest-free loans to identified micro business owners.

Since commencing operations, Hermanus Siyakha has managed to provide interest-free loans to 20 micro enterprises to the value of R144 600.

In addition, two non-repayable grants have been provided valued at R11 000.

September was a particularly good month for Hermanus Siyakha positively reflecting the increased marketing/ media activity (two adverts in The Village NEWS, two articles published in The Village NEWS and a radio interview on Whale Coast FM). In the

of the property, including your erf number, have to be supplied. If you own more than one property, there is space to put the extra erf numbers in as well, as your vote counts for each property you own.

If you have shared ownership (e.g. husband and wife) only one of the registered owners can vote. If the property is in a trust/business name you will need a letter confirming that you have the legal right to vote on behalf of the trust/business. Voting can be done by using the following link: www.surveymonkey.com/r/B7JKKGH

Hard copy voting has also been made available from Monday 7 October at Onrus Pharmacy and the Onrus Dutch Reformed Church office. You will need to have your ID and municipal account with you in order to vote. (If your property is in a trust or business name you will also need a letter confirming that you are the legally authorised person to vote for this property.)

The Steering Committee can be contacted on 079 680 7232 or onrus. vermont.sra@gmail.com or via the website or Facebook page (OVSRA).

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month of September alone, Hermanus Siyakha provided interest-free loans to six micro enterprises to the value of R43 100, as well as a grant to the value of R3 000. Another highlight last month was the number of daily visits to our website. Up until the end of August our daily average was 27 and in the month of September our daily average increased to 52 visits per day.

Our mentor group continues to do a sterling job with the loan recipients they are mentoring and, despite the considerable challenge presented by the winter months (i.e. very slow business), we have achieved a loan repayment record of 83% over the period.

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Trevor Bisseker Arabella We have received several queries about this topic over the past few weeks and contacted developer Craig Saunders. He has indicated that at this stage he is unwilling to comment on any developments on the farm.

“It has been a difficult road up to now and I will give feedback with regards to what is happening when the time is right,” he said. – Ed

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I have noticed that the signage for the proposed Kleinmond animal sanctuary/elephant park at Lamloch have been removed, and that a halfbuilt building has been demolished.

This would be a great pity, not to mention the costs already incurred

The immediate challenge we have for October is finding quality micro entrepreneurs to advertise on our website for crowdfunding and our field operatives and associates are working hard to rectify this situation as quickly as possible.

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I think the organisers of the monthly First Fridays Artwalk need to be thanked for making a timely comeback as this event was sorely missed during the winter.

Very few people realise how unique our town is by having 20 galleries, many of them with resident artists, in such a small place.

Thank you to the organisers who work so hard at putting together what has become a highlight on the social calendar for me and many of my friends.

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At The Village NEWS, we love receiving letters from our readers. Not only do we appreciate their opinions and thoughts, but we understand that healthy and robust debate is crucial for democracy.

On top of the world, lookin’ down on creation Writer Dr Anina Lee

Most letters we receive get printed not just in the newspaper, but also online, where readers can leave comments.

LET'S TALK Here are some of the most popular letters we have received this year: Municipality should enable local environmental bodies to manage Fernkloof thevillagenews.co.za/letter-to-the-editor-municipality-should-enable-local-environmental-bodies-to-manage-fernkloof/ PHOTO: Kate Black

It is clear from the latest iteration of the Protected Areas Management Plan (PAMP), now released for public comment until 30 June and available on the Overstrand Municipality (OM) website, that managing Fernkloof Nature Reserve is beyond the capabilities of the OM.

Schools should act against bullying thevillagenews.co.za/schools-should-act-against-bullying/ I have just read the letter from ‘Concerned Mom’ re bullying in our schools (Take bullying seriously, The Village NEWS, 15 May 2019). My daughter had to take her son out of a local primary school due to bullying.

His behind was black and purple from being pinched and given ‘wedgies’. He was also tormented by name-calling and the bullies would steal his lunch.

A portrait of the economy thevillagenews.co.za/a-portrait-of-the-economy/ An artist sat at a table in his regular restaurant. After dinner, he usually polished off two bottles of his favourite wine. On this occasion, as he was about to order his second bottle, a newspaper headline caught his eye: ‘Downturn in the economy predicted’.

Stop killing the goose thevillagenews.co.za/stop-killing-the-goose/

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y happy place is up the mountain in Fernkloof.

As age catches up, it’s not always possible to scale the heights, but there is the amazing Rotary Way to ease the walk. A warm, sunny and breathless spring day adds to the delight, as does the flush of spring flowers following last summer’s burn. The charred vegetation is being replaced by splashes of yellow Wachendorfias and orange Watsonia stenosiphon.

Restios are re-sprouting bushy green to photosynthesise enough reserves to flower.

When I arrived in Hermanus about 20 years ago, fynbos didn’t at first appear too interesting, except maybe for the odd protea that stood out. But I soon learned that the secret to fynbos is to get out of the car, up the mountain and close to the ground. What a delight unfolded.

My inspiration were the “greats” of Fernkloof fynbos – Belle Barker, Priscilla Drewe, and Frank Woodvine.

How gratifying that these inspirational people are still with us – Belle and Priscilla now 94 years old, still with minds as sharp as ever. Frank, now approaching 90, has an enormous wealth of stored knowledge about matters ecological and the physical prowess any 45-year-old would envy.

And let’s not forget Geraldine Gardiner and Lee Burman. Lee meticulously runs the world-class Fernkloof herbarium and Geraldine manages the Fernkloof gardens for anyone who wishes to share their botanical delights – free of charge. Hermanus owes a tremendous debt to these greats.

In 2005, Whale Coast Conservation bestowed a Lifetime Achievement Award on Belle Barker. On that occasion Rupert Langerman paid her this tribute: Today, she no longer walks the very

With the ongoing protests, load-shedding, fires, the proposed construction and maintenance work on the CBD drain-water pipes, the forthcoming election and the municipality’s indifference to the revitalisation of the Old Town, we should welcome Minister of Tourism, Derek Hanekom’s forecast of a tourist boom next year (Get ready for new wave of tourists – The Village NEWS, 27 March 2019). And yet, the current situation seems to be saying something entirely different. www.pressreader.com www.issuu.com/dwaal

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PHOTO: Kathy Mulock-Bentley high mountains, but now her focus is on passing on her knowledge to the new generation of retirees. The Wednesday morning 'Walks with Belle' are a highlight of the week for her enthusiastic learners. Each walk is a book, another page turned.

Perceptions are heightened. The folded hills are there as before, the fretted rocks lining the higher paths, and the vistas far below; but Belle has focused attention on another magic, the fynbos underfoot. The heaths, the proteas, the restios; and her observations bring the path to life.

piqued my interest in Restionaceae – followed by a decade of curating the display of these reeds in the Fernkloof visitors’ centre.

Inevitably, Belle became obsessed with the vision of one of her mentors, Dr Williams: a mountain clear of alien vegetation where the fynbos could flourish in its natural state. And she set to work with a steadfastness born of her Scots background, first under his direction and later, with companions of her own.

If one acknowledges Belle, Priscilla Drewe is always mentioned in the same breath. These two ladies are not only the same age, but also the best of friends. For many years they worked closely together destroying alien vegetation in the mountains and preserving and classifying specimens in the Fernkloof herbarium.

No slope was too steep for her, no kloof too deep to descend if the enemy was there – the hakea, the pine, the acacia – and her spirit inspired her troops.

Up and down the mountainside they followed her, men and women, armed with saws, clippers, secateurs, and back they would come, hours later, breathless, sweating and flushed with success.

Belle would keep a tally of what each hacker had taken out and then announce the grand total. And it was grand. Hakeas, pines and acacias by the thousands over the years, and the knowledge that if they had been left to multiply the mountains would not be as they are.

It was on her fynbos walks that Belle

Ever the teacher, Belle passed on some of her extensive knowledge to “younger” BotSoc members. Her protegés now shoulder the enormous task of collecting, curating and identifying the hundreds of specimens on display at the annual Flower Festival and the educational displays at the visitors’ centre. She can be justly proud of her legacy.

Frank, at almost 90, still hacks aliens, lays out walking trails and leads tourist groups through his beloved fynbos, sharing his extensive knowledge. A walk with Frank will take your breath away – literally and figuratively.

It’s a great pity that most of the knowledge about Fernkloof fynbos resides with the older generation.

Even the “younger” people who have taken on the mantle of guardianship of Fernkloof, are well into their “third age”, i.e. retirement.

How we would welcome really young enthusiasts. It’s never too early (or too late) to become a fynbos fundi.

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Hiking into the wilderness Tweet with her hiking companions on the Swellendam Trail

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he Swellendam Trail in CapeNature’s Marloth Reserve is a five-day experience that tests your muscles, lungs and resolve while treating your senses to a kaleidoscopic feast of colours and sounds.

The flowers, the vistas and overall feeling of freedom make this one of the Western Cape’s premier trails. In short, it will blow you away.

Hidden away in the imposing Swellendam Mountains, between Swellendam, Ashton, Barrydale and Suurbraak, Marloth is a pristine, peaceful 14 123 hectare reserve, managed together with 16 532 hectares of privately owned land. Named after the pioneer botanist, Hermann Marloth, who, together with a deputation of Swellendam residents, petitioned the Minister of Lands and Forestry in 1928 to set aside part of the mountain as a nature reserve, which is now also a World Heritage Site. During 1981, the reserve was enlarged to include the rest of the State Forest and the Swellendam hiking trail was opened.

not only a fount of information, but also a raconteur of note.

The challenging terrain of the trail demands that you keep a watchful eye on the path, so it’s not a bad idea to stop every so often, look up and enjoy the view. In some sections, small stones rolled down like ball bearings, while moss-covered rocks and clay in other parts also added to the challenge of staying upright.

The varied terrain includes rocky slopes, with patches of indigenous forest, marshy seeps and spacious plateaux. The vegetation is predominantly mountain fynbos; there are several species of protea and more than 25 species of erica, most of which flower in November. In some sections big boulders, weathered by the elements, form shapes that will stretch your imagination.

On the plateaux there were stunning stretches where you could stride out on sandy/loamy paths, bordered by bright fynbos. But even here it paid to keep a weather eye on the path, as trenches had been dug to facilitate water runoff, preventing the track from becoming a rivulet. Neat clay tablets placed every 500 metres marked the distance we had walked, which on the level bits flashed by with satisfying regularity.

We were fortunate to have been invited to accompany Billy Robertson of Voëlklip, a Cape fynbos and Overberg bird specialist and professional tour guide at Lekkerwater Beach Lodge, De Hoop Nature Reserve, on a recce of the trail, which he said had been one of his grandmother’s favourite hikes. Billy turned out to be

Every so often Billy would stop and give us bite-sized chunks of information. We came across the delicate Struthiola ciliata, an ericoid shrublet which attracts moths by emitting a hand cream-like scent from dusk until dawn, along with reflective cells that provide a night-time landing strip for pollinators.

At the end of each of the first four days, on reaching the overnight hut, you can kick off your boots, drop your pack, and give your toes a chance to breathe and stretch. The huts provide basic accommodation, with beds and eco toilets.

Only the first hut, ‘Boskloof’ did not have bunk beds, but mattresses were provided. This hut has not been fully restored since burning down in a wildfire – we had to negotiate an overgrown path to the nearby stream for water and there were no picnic tables for us to to eat at. Tucked away at the bottom of the kloof, it offered a true wilderness experience, with only the birds and the wind as background sounds and spectacular fields of fynbos in the valley below.

The second hut, ‘Goedgeloof’, at the end of a very long and arduous downhill stretch, had two dormitories with bunk beds and mattresses and a cold shower (very cold!). The undercover kitchen and eating area with picnic tables had expansive views over the Karoo in the direction of Montague and Barrydale. It wasn’t a wilderness experience as it was located on the boundary of a farm and we could see cars in the distance on Route 62.

Hut three, ‘Proteavallei’ was also set in a kloof. It looked like one of the originals with bunk beds, two eco toilets clearly marked Dames and Mans, and a tap close to the hut. We cooked and ate on the verandah picnic table. It was my favourite hut because we saw orange-breasted sunbirds, a fluffy vlei rat which came out of a thicket to sample the muesli that had been rinsed off the breakfast bowls, and a little skink.

The final hut, ‘Wolfkloof’ was at the bottom of a forested kloof. Similar to ‘Proteavallei’ it had bunk beds and a verandah with a picnic table. There were two showers (cold) and eco toilets. The undercover eating area had a picnic table, and a braai (the only hut where fires are allowed).

The indigenous forest was full of birds and we identified the Southern boubou, the Cape robin chat, various doves, and at dusk heard the fiery-necked nightjar. We had fun here as Billy activated his bird call app and soon had birds in the surrounding forest answering its calls.

Having him with us certainly brought a different dimension to our hike as, for example, I had been unaware that the leaves of the Waboom protea had been used to make black ink.

We were delighted to find hot showers at the office on the last day of the hike since it had rained and we were drenched.

Barely two hours’ drive from Hermanus, the Marloth Reserve offers day trails of varying lengths and difficulty. For more information call 028 514 1410 or visit capenature. co.za/reserves/marloth-nature-reserve/

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Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at Mezz & Co

By Hedda Mittner

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few days after Mezz & Co had opened in the Village Square (where Coco’s used to be), a colleague and I had been working late and were getting quite hungry when we decided on the spur of the moment to try out this new restaurant.

It was very full and very busy – their first weekend of trading – and we were lucky to get a table. Mezz & Co had clearly hit the ground running and the staff members were rushing about trying to keep up. I’m sure the situation in the kitchen must have been a tad stressful, but from where we were sitting it all looked rather jovial, with the atmosphere one of happy chaos.

A certain gentleman in an apron was also going from table to table, clearing plates and assisting the waiting staff.

After we’d finished our meal, the gentleman in question was clearing our table and enquiring after our meal (I had the Sicilian calamari salad which, by the way, was delicious) when I suddenly became suspicious and asked if he was perhaps the owner. “Yes, I am,” he beamed, introducing himself as Jiri Kobos, and even finding the time for a quick conversation.

I was already impressed by the fact that Jiri was so hands-on when, on our way out, I bumped into Chef Connel Massyn and learnt that he was in charge in the kitchen. That was great

news to me, as I’ve always enjoyed Connel’s food and certainly missed him after he left Eat, where he’d worked for a number of years with the owner, Sheena Bruce, before she sold the restaurant to focus on their charcuterie under the label, Praise the Lard.

Based in Caledon, this boutique charcuterie provided Connel with the opportunity to immerse himself in the study of smoking and curing, and mastering the art of producing exceptional bacons, hams, cured meats and sausages. Now he’s back in Hermanus and has shifted his focus from charcuterie and the French bistro-style dishes he was known for at Eat, to the versatile world of Mediterranean cuisine.

Jiri says many people are under the impression that Mezz & Co is a Greek restaurant (maybe because of the predominantly blue and white colour scheme) but in fact their menu encompasses the whole Mediterranean region, from the Iberian Peninsula to Turkey, and from Morocco to Lebanon. It is a diverse and colourful cuisine that ranges from nibbles such as marinated olives, breads and dips, mezze, salads and ciabatta burgers, to more substantial dishes such as Greek gyros, Moroccan lamb, lula kebabs, chicken souvlaki, fresh line fish and Mediterranean fish cakes.

Although Jiri is a real global citizen, having lived in 16 different countries over the past 36 years, he says he is here to stay. Born in Czechoslovakia, Jiri moved to Germany with his family when he was 11 years old. He trained in the hospitality industry and made his way to South Africa

ABOVE: Chef Connel Massyn (left) and the owner of Mezz & Co, Jiri Kobos. This Mediterranean Eatery and Bar in the Village Square enjoys panoramic views across Walker Bay and offers a full bar and versatile menu of Mediterranean-inspired food.

in 1982 to work at the Wild Coast Holiday Inn, which had just been taken over by Sun International. It was here that he met his wife, Caren, then a university student from Durban who had a holiday job in the hotel’s casino.

The couple married in 1986 and started globe-trotting shortly after the wedding – to China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, the USA, Azerbaijan, India and Russia, to name but a few. During this time Jiri worked for well-known hotel groups, such as Shangri-la Hotels & Resorts and Hyatt Hotels Corporation.

He also conceptualised, managed and operated restaurants and entertainment venues such as night clubs, country clubs and golf clubs all over the world. He says when his daughter (who was born in Jakarta and is now 23 and living in London) started school, the teacher asked every child in the class where they were from and, a little perplexed, she asked her parents, “What should I say?”

During all these years abroad, Jiri says they kept their home base in Balito and returned every year to visit Caren’s family. “We always knew we’d come back to South Africa one day,” he says. When they did return three years ago, however, they once again did not sit still for very long. “We sold our house, loaded the car and drove down the coast with the vague idea that we’d like to settle somewhere on the Garden Route.”

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Once they got to Hermanus, though, they found what they had been looking for. “We both thought it was a charming town,” he says,

“not too big and not too small. And its proximity to Cape Town and the airport was an added bonus.” Caren now works for Hermanus Property Sales, while Jiri has spent the past two and a half years commuting to Azerbaijan, where he was involved in developing and managing another hotel. He returned in March with the announcement that he was now retiring to Hermanus and not going anywhere.

“But of course, I soon got bored!” he laughs.

When he saw that Coco’s was for sale, he investigated and saw that the excellent premises on the waterfront lent themselves to the concept of a Mediterranean Eatery and Bar. “The fresh produce I needed was already available and all I needed was a chef. I advertised the position and that’s how Connel came into the picture.”

There is clearly a good vibe between these two men and they admit that they had a lot of fun trying out different dishes while developing the menu. It certainly looks like a winning combination to me.

Mezz & Co offers weekly specials such as a Croatian dish of cevapcici and djuvec rice with a glass of red wine from 8 – 11 Oct and a Spanish paella with a glass of sangria from 12 – 19 Oct, both for R100 pp. The extensive wine list focuses on local wines from Walker Bay and the bar also serves a variety of cocktails, gins, beers and other liquors. Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday 11:00 - 01:00; Sundays 11:00 - 17:00; Public Holidays 11:00 - 01:00 and closed on Mondays.

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New tastes for summer

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he Barefoot Cook opened its doors last Tuesday evening to role players in the tourism and hospitality industry, who were invited to sample their new summer fare. Chef Anton Verhoogt and his wife, Nicole mingled with their guests while a steady stream of delectable tasters were presented, accompanied by wines from Beaumont and Seven Springs.

The Verhoogts took over the Barefoot Cook from Mariclaire Day two years ago and are also the owners of Fisherman’s Cottage on Lemm’s Corner. While the latter continues to focus on seafood, Anton says he is able to give his creative talents free rein at Barefoot Cook by being more innovative and trying out new things.

The menu, written up on blackboards inside the restaurant and in the delightful courtyard garden, changes regularly according to the seasonal availability of fresh produce.

An added attraction at the Barefoot Cook is Lize Art Gallery, which occupies the front room of the building. The gallery stays open late every Friday evening and, as Lize says, “It’s First Fridays here every week!” Lize Smit can be contacted on 076 155 9015 and to make a booking at Barefoot Cook, call 028 312 4681.

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Grape Expectations Join The Wine Glass for their ‘Easy Wednesdays’ and enjoy a fab evening getting to know Ashbourne and Southern Right wines. This presentation and wine tasting by Anthony Hamilton Russell will be accompanied by welcoming drinks, canapés, mains and dessert, plus wine with your meal. The cost is R250 pp and booking is essential. Call 082 082 0007.

The Wine Glass, 2 Harbour Rd, Hermanus | 18:30

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Waltzing with Rommel This illustrated talk by James Gray of the United Church will look at who Dan Pienaar was and how he got to lead the 1st South African Division in the North African Desert War. Tickets at R120 pp include tea/coffee and delicious homemade cakes afterwards.

All proceeds will go to the Stanford Animal Welfare Society. Tickets are available from Annie Ranger on 028 3410 984 / 076 130 5531 or ranger@ reedcottage.co.za. For enquiries, contact the Stanford Tourism office on 028 341 0340.

Stanford Valley Conference Centre | 10:00 Whalers Athletic 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 | 18:00 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

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History’s Greatest Voyages of Exploration U3A Overberg continues this series with Henry Hudson: Death on the Ice and The Jesuits on a Global Mission.

Learn more about Henry Hudson’s 1610 voyage in search of the Northwest passage to Asia, and the Order of Jesuits, founded in 1540, which used global cultural exploration as a means to proselytize across the world from India and China to the Americas.

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 | 16:00 - 18:00

Krappies & Krefies presents:

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

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Friday 11 October 18:00 for 18:30 Nivenia Hall Harold Porter Botanical Gardens Betty’s Bay Tickets R150 pp (incl wine glass) Wine and Beer Tasting & Auction Support Krappies & Krefies PreSchool at their fundraising Wine and Beer Tasting & Auction. Several local breweries and wineries will participate, including Honingklip, Fynbos Distillery, Benguela Cove, Rivendell, Spookfontein, Whalehaven and Strandveld Vineyards, followed by an

exciting wine auction. Tickets at R150 pp (no U18s) include a wine glass and are available from Bonita Fraser on 072 473 8117. No entry fee will be payable at the gate.

Nivenia Hall, Harold Porter Botanical Gardens, Betty's Bay | 18:00 for 18:30

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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 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 parkrun Meet for the weekly 5 km timed walk or run, come rain or shine. Run for your own enjoyment at your own pace. The route is dog friendly and children are most welcome.

Camphill Road, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley | 08:00 Betty’s Bay parkrun Join this free weekly 5 km timed run (or walk) where it’s only you against the clock. The whole family is welcome. Grab a post-run coffee in the Red Disa restaurant with fellow parkrunners.

Harold Porter Botanical Garden | 08:00 Market to Market Experience Hermanus and see how the locals live by joining the ChillGuru bus and cruising from market to market! Your ticket (R80 for children U18 and R150 for adults) includes a round trip to the Hermanus Country Market and Die Markie at Hermanuspietersfontein, with a free coffee, glass of wine, beer, fruit juice or a tasty homemade something to nibble on, followed by a free lifestyle wine tasting at The Wine Glass. Forget about the fuss, get on the bus and blame the fun on us! To make a booking, call 082 700 4163. Visit www.chillguru.com Departing from Lemm’s Corner | 09:30

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

Elgin Blossom Festival Elgin Grabouw Tourism invites visitors to experience a blooming marvellous time at this two-day spring celebration. Activities will include orchard and vineyard walks, organic veggie garden tours, fynbos walking trails, outdoor yoga sessions, river barge cruises and a one of a kind B-Active Amazing Race running throughout the weekend! Wine lovers will be able to take part in the fourth annual Elgin Chardonnay Colloquium on Saturday, where a panel of wine experts will guide guests through this wine region’s elegant cool-climate Chardonnays (tickets available at www.quicket.co.za). All this while the young ones are kept entertained with tractor rides, jumping castles, mini-boeresport, kite flying and ketty shooting. Find the full programme of activities at winesofelgin.co.za/ elgin-blossom-weekend/ Elgin Wine Valley | from 09:00 on both days (Sat & Sun)

Breast Cancer Awareness Day Join this very special celebration in the company of mothers, daughters and friends as you are treated to a welcoming cocktail and a delicious three-course lunch prepared by Tronette Dippenaar, the head chef of The Marine. You will also get to meet and listen to the four inspiring guest artists: Linda Greeff, an ovarian cancer survivor and oncology social worker; Dr Arien van der Merwe, a medical doctor specialising in natural medicine, herbal remedies, stress management and holistic health counselling; Dr Michelle Emett, a doctor specialising in aesthetic health and beauty medicine; and Gillian Lentin, a master make-up artist, eyebrow and micro-blading specialist. There will be fantastic lucky draw prizes to the value of more than R20 000, including a two-night stay at a fourstar boutique hotel in Camps Bay, a makeover worth R5 900 and dinner at The Marine. The cost is R480 pp, with a 20% discount if you book for three or more people. Dress code: A touch of pink. Contact Ali Truter on 076 940 8908 or ali@imergeconcepts.com The Marine Hotel | 10:30 International Pinotage Day Join Springfontein Wine Estate for a Pinotage-inspired braai and an evening of classic rock. The acoustic quartet, The Flip Side will join in this celebration of International Pinotage day with a live performance of music

by Led Zepplin, The Beatles, Rolling Stones and many more. Booking is essential at R290 pp, inclusive of dinner. Contact 028 341 0651 or barn@springfontein.co.za to book.

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Legends 2019 Haus of Performance (HOP) presents a dance show, ‘Legends 2019’ to showcase the best of local dance talent while celebrating the best dance music from well-known legends.

To book your tickets at only R50 pp, call Estian Jansen van Rensburg on 083 280 0824.

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Astrophotography Join the Hermanus Astronomy Centre (HAC) for a presentation on Image processing and a discussion of hardware and software compatibility. For more info, contact deonk@telkomsa. net or HAC Secretary Peter Harvey on petermh@hermanus.co.za or 081 212 9481.

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U3A Spring Social Quiz Evening Overberg U3A will be hosting a fun quiz evening for its members and guests at R130 pp, inclusive of a meal and wine. Payment either via EFT or in cash on the evening. The quiz will entail general knowledge questions with some interesting twists. Teams of maximum six people can enter, but if you don’t have a team, arrangements will be made for you to join one. There will be a cash bar at reasonable prices. For more information or to make a booking, contact Rod Pringle on 083 303 9688.

Hermanus Bowling Club | 18:30 for 19:00

Saturday Lighthouse 2 Lighthouse Practice Walk Everyone – men, women and children – are welcome to join the L2L ladies on this beautiful hike along the coast. The 15 km route starts at Kleinmond Harbour and follows the coastal path to the beach at the Bot River lagoon mouth, and back to Kleinmond Harbour. Those travelling from Hermanus who want to share transport can meet in front of OK Mini Market at the Onrus Trading Post at 06:15, to leave for Kleinmond at 06:30. For enquiries, contact admin@ lighthouse2lighthouse.co.za Meet in the parking lot at Kleinmond Harbour | 07:15 (walk starts at 07:30)

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Leonardo da Vinci U3A Overberg’s DVD series on Leonardo da Vinci, whose name is synonymous with inventiveness, curiosity and creative genius, continues with Threats to the Italian Renaissance in the 1490s and Leonardo the Inventor and Engineer. The first part will look at how the geopolitics of the 1490s, including the power struggles in the Holy Roman Empire, the corrupt reigns of several popes, French expansionism and Columbus’s journey to the New World all had an impact on the career of Leonardo. The second part will focus on the artist’s various papers and manuscripts that provide a fascinating insight into his

The Symphony: Mozart U3A Overberg continues this series of DVD lectures by Prof Robert Greenburg by moving to the period of the great masters. This week the focus is on Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart who, unlike Haydn, never made symphonic composition as much a priority as opera and the piano concerto. Yet he created some of the most important symphonies of the classical era, among them his Symphony No. 41 in C Major, known as ‘The Jupiter Symphony’.

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Hermanus Bird Club talk All guests are welcome at the club’s monthly talk. The guest speaker is Monika von Oppell, who will presenting a talk about her journey from Porto Madryn on the northern coast of Patagonia, through the Drake Passage to the Falkland and South Georgia islands and the birds she encountered on the way. Wine will be available at a donation of R10 per glass. For more information, contact the club chairperson, John Saunders, on 078 9559785 or antares@hermanus.co.za.

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with tens of thousands of people, taking millions of steps, in hundreds of cities all over the world on the same day. The aim of the walk is to raise awareness of human trafficking and slavery. It will start and finish at Hermanus Primary School and follow a route through the Hermanus CBD. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a hat, sunscreen and water. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer at the walk, contact the organisers at info@godshiftera.com.

The walk is free. T-shirts are available and can be ordered before the walk.

If you are not wearing a A21 WFF shirt, please wear plain black T-shirt.

For more information, visit a21.org Hermanus Primary School | 08:00

RoccoCocko Each with a reputation in their own right, neither Rocco de Villiers nor Richard Cock needs any introduction. It’s when they get together to present their unique brand of music, fun, anecdotes about life, the arts and South Africa, with song and piano, that it takes you on a journey you’ll never forget. This is the first time that RoccoCocko will perform in Hermanus – a not-to-be-missed evening!

Tickets at R265 pp are available online at www.webtickets.co.za or the Hermanus Tourism Bureau in Mitchell Street (Tel: 028 312 2696). Snacks and wine will be served before the show.

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Berg & Beach Trail Run Entries are now open for this solo timed race in seven categories over three distances – 7 km (R130), 18 km (R330) and 30 km (R480). Enter online at www.entryninja.com. Registration at Fernkloof Nature Reserve on Friday 18 October from 18:00 – 20:00 or Saturday morning between 06:00 and 07:00. Race briefing at 07:15 before start times between 07:30 and 07:40.

All distances include a boerewors roll at the finish and a handmade medal, while the 18 km and 30 km also include a branded race cap. A 100% water-proof rain jacket with a hood and long sleeves is compulsory for the 18 km and 30 km races. Get all the details at www.quantumadventures.co.za Fernkloof Nature Reserve | 07:15 Tough Mudder This is not a race – it’s an adrenaline-pumping challenge! 16 km (Full) or 8 km (Half ) of mud and obstacles specifically designed and built to test your mental grit, teamwork and allaround physical fitness. Above all, it is great fun, with no winner, no finisher medal, and no clock to race against – just an ice-cold beer at the finish line. You can register and get all the details at toughmudder.co.za Houwteq, High Rising Road, Elgin | 08:00 A21 Walk for Freedom A21 Walk for Freedom is a global fundraising and awareness event,

THE GLUE THAT HOLDS TOGETHER THE GREEN AND BROWN IS GOLD FRANCIS STEYN Tuesday 22 October 2019 17h30 @ the Green House

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A busy art night on the town Writer & Photographer Hedda Mittner

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ermanus First Fridays’ (HFF) October Artwalk on Friday evening once again saw art lovers taking to the streets of the CBD to stroll from gallery to gallery while mingling and admiring the diverse offering of paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewellery and photography on display.

The Artwalk coincided with the opening of a new exhibition entitled ‘Passage’ at Rossouw Modern’s SPACE Gallery, featuring works by Nicole Pletts and Corné Eksteen. Both artists were present at the opening and guests were able to engage with them and discuss their work. The exhibition will run until 22 October.

The Hermanus Photographic Society, which joined HFF some months ago, again exhibited a selection of this

month’s winning photographs by its members at their pop-up gallery at Foto First. The society, which is affiliated to the Photographic Society of South Africa (PSSA) is proud to be hosting a photographic exhibition at the Sanlam Art Gallery in Bellville on Friday 25 October.

The artistic talent of our town’s youngsters was also on display on Friday evening at Hermanus High School, where the Grade 12 students of the Hermanus Visual Art & Design Centre (from Hermanus High, Northcliff House College and Overberg High) exhibited their final works of the year in the school hall. Their pieces included paintings, drawings, sculptures, jewellery, textiles and more.

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The next Hermanus First Fridays Artwalk will be held on Friday evening 1 November, from 17:00 – 20:00.

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1. Jenny Jackson of Gallery 19, recently returned after an extended trip to the UK, welcomed Artwalkers to her gallery in High Street on Friday evening.

2. There were many beautiful pieces on show by the learners of the Hermanus Visual Art & Design Centre, such as this sculpture by Kristen Ganz.

3. Max Kuijers from Overberg High showed a variety of styles and skill in his art pieces.

4. The Grade 12 art and design students showed off their artworks in the Hermanus High School hall. These will be marked and counted towards their total end-of-year grade. Here is Valerie le Roux's table.

5. Local artist Mninawa Louw Qabo, who took part in the Zwelihle Living Tapestry project, working on one of his tapestries in Rossouw Modern.

6. Gerhard Coetzee (principal of Northcliff House College), Jenny Bridgeman (Curriculum Advisor for the Western Cape), Esbé Basson (theory teacher at Northcliff House College), Jeandré Marinier (Gr 12 practical teacher at Northcliff House College and Hermanus High), Vivienne Mitchley (art teacher at Hermanus High) and Greg Hassenkamp (principal of Hermanus High) were just some of the visitors and organisers of the learners' exhibition at Hermanus High.

7. Gallery owner Jozua Rossouw (centre) with artists Corné Eksteen and Nicole Pletts, whose joint exhibition ‘Passage’ opened at SPACE on Friday 4 October.

8. Terry Kobus of Originals outside his new gallery in Harbour Road, which was packed with Artwalkers who spilled out onto the pavement.

9. Avis MacIntyre, Suzanne Clark and Penny Verburg were in high spirits when they met at Rossouw Modern.

10. Leon Müller of Art Thirst featured a floral exhibition in celebration of October, ‘die mooiste maand’. With him are Artwalkers Christine Klinck and Jarina Ahearn.

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‘Art for wellbeing’ I believe that anyone has the ability to draw – you just need to silence that critical voice in your head,” said local artist, Leoni Aucamp of Aucamp.Studios, at a meditative drawing workshop that she offered last month at Fernkloof Nature Reserve.

Observational drawing, meditative drawing, art for wellbeing, non-dominant hand mapping and nature journaling are some of the ways to describe this series of workshops.

“It forms part of my endeavour to facilitate a space where it’s easy for anyone to access his or her creativity. Drawing, and specifically this method of drawing, is extremely meditative. It’s also a very special way for us to connect with nature.”

“The world opened up to me when I started meditative drawing 14 years ago,” she said, while demonstrating the process. “It is very simple to explain, but it takes a lot of practice to reap the full benefit. You focus on a subject matter (preferably three dimensional, such as nature or a human figure) whilst using the non-dominant hand to ‘track’ what the eyes see without looking at the paper or lifting the pen.

“Every three minutes you change your vantage point so that you can ‘3D map’ the object or subject and start to see how it works.

After about 45 minutes, your non-dominant hand and your eyes become coordinated and flow together, and scribbles that you created at the beginning of the process later become cohesive drawings.”

This process requires that you really look at the subject matter, and allow your hand to follow what your eyes see. This can be quite a challenge at the beginning for many, as not only are you drawing with your non-dominant hand and not looking at the paper, but you have to accept that it isn’t going to be a perfect or ‘pretty’ drawing (quite difficult for us perfectionists!). But, once you really get into the process, it can become very relaxing and even meditative.

“I hope to have the opportunity to work with children here in Hermanus, from all walks of life to activate their creativity,” she says. “As Van Gogh once said, if you hear a voice inside you

say ‘you cannot paint’ then by all means paint – and that voice will be silenced. Oil painting and working with other media can be expensive and may require time commitment, but when you draw, all you really need is a pencil and a piece of paper.”

Leoni’s workshops are held every Saturday in a different beautiful location. You can find her on Facebook under Aucamp Studio or contact her via email at leoni.aucamp@gmail.com or call 082 9255 663. The workshops will be held for the duration of October and November. Each session is three hours long. Pre-book them for R300. She also offers Oil Painting Classes from her home in Voëlklip every Tuesday.

A blooming good show The 12th annual Clivia Show in the Overberg took place at the Dutch Reformed Church in Hermanus on Friday and Saturday. The plants were judged by two members of a Cape Town club on Thursday afternoon. The overall Best Flowering Plant winners were Gerrit Rohlandt (first), Alet Rohlandt (second) and Alet and Gerrit Rohlandt (joint third). The club put on a fantastic display of flowers at the show despite experiencing a late clivia season.

Here are André and Sandra du Plessis, Alet Rohlandt, Felicity Weeden and Gerrit Rohlandt of the Overberg Clivia Interest Club with the Best Flowering Plants.

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Rental accommodation: its time to adapt or die NO. With that goes the reluctance of owners/hosts to accept a reduced rate and continuing rather to take nothing than have some return on their investment. The oversupply that we are all so aware of does nothing to help. Many travellers no longer spend what they used to on holiday accommodation and even those blessed with thick wallets are cutting back on their budgets as we continue to be battered by the global, South African and local economic status.

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s the countdown to the Heritage Day long weekend and Whale Festival began, many hopeful Airbnb and short-term accommodation hosts were prepping for what they hoped would be the start of a new round of guest bookings. Cleaning and garden services were running ragged as hosts did their utmost to get properties ready to exceed guests’ expectations and to make their visit a memorable one.

One could see the branded vehicles of companies like Smart Cleaning Services, Broomstix, Home Genie and Butlers as they made their way around town. It does appear that the winner of the battle for guest bookings, however, was the long weekend rather than the festival weekend. On top of that, there were also a number of cancellations, largely due to talk of the Land Party's march which deterred visitors from

There are always two sides to every story and whilst some hosts continued to welcome guests, many were once again disillusioned about the lack of bookings for the Whale Festival weekend. In conversations with hosts, there is a clear picture forming of misunderstanding on a number of levels.

drawcard was not the festival. There were more families in town due to the school holidays and in many cases lower-priced accommodations were sought. Many of the larger properties accommodating 6+ guests did not achieve the bookings they desired and in some cases the nightly rate was just too high for even the more affluent of travellers.

Hosts that had a reasonable flow of guests were mainly those accommodating 2 to 4 guests and particularly those in close proximity to the CBD. In a few instances, the establishments were fully booked but the main

It again begs the question that I have touched on many times – is it realistic to expect family bookings in large houses outside of the December/ January season? At this point in time the answer seems to be an emphatic

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With a fair amount of criticism expressed on social media, I am of the opinion that the volume of negative reactions to various aspects of the Whale Festival will only continue to deter visitors from our shores for this festival, unless something changes.

I read more and more letters and articles which are on the verge of begging and pleading with our town “leaders” to drive initiatives that will enhance our national and global visibility.

Somewhere this is getting nipped in the bud, while we continue giving credence to Einstein’s saying that “Insanity

is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results”.

That witticism seems to hold true for many locals who feel that nothing will change their attitude to the Whale Festival until a complete rehash of the ”same old, same old” takes place, to quote one of the comments on social media.

For the foreseeable future, the 2 – 4 sleeper units in the right place at the right price will be the sweet spot for both guests and hosts. Larger properties will continue to lose out during the off-season unless the owners/hosts come up with a different approach to attract bookings. In many cases this will not be possible, as the focus is more on generating income than on driving tourism.

Whether you agree with this sentiment or not, if you are a host, you have an impact on the tourism sector of Hermanus. That is what this town is all about and unless we all take a reality check and adapt to the tough market we are faced with at the moment, we’ll continue to wallow in a pool of negativity.

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OVERSTRAND MUNISIPALITEIT ERF 573, FLYING DUTCHMAN 36, FISHERHAVEN, OVERSTRAND MUNISIPALE AREA: OPHEFFING VAN BEPERKENDE TITELAKTE VOORWAARDE: INTERACTIVE STADS- EN STREEKSBEPLANNERS NAMENS MHA LOTTERING

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UMASIPALA WASE-OVERSTRAND ISIZA 573, 36 FLYING DUTCHMAN, FISHERHAVEN, UMMANDLA KAMASIPALA WASEOVERSTRAND: UKUSHENXISWA KWEMIQATHANGO ETHINTELAYO YETAYITILE: INTERACTIVE TOWN & REGIONAL PLANNERS EGAMENI LIKA MHA LOTTERING

Kennis word hiermee gegee ingevolge Artikel 47 van die Overstrand Munisipaliteit Verordening vir Munisipale Grondgebruikbeplanning, 2015 dat ‘n aansoek om opheffing van beperkende titelakte voorwaarde E.4.(b) ontvang is in terme van Artikel 16(2)(f).

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 47 of the Overstrand By-law on Municipal Land Use Planning, 2015 that an application has been received for the removal of restrictive title deed condition E.4.(b) in terms of Section 16(2)(f).

Esi sisaziso esikhutshwa ngokwemiqathango yeCandelo 47 loMthetho oYilwayo woMasipala wase-Overstrand ongoCwangciso lokuSetyenziswa koMhlaba kaMasipala, 2015 sokuba kufunyenwe isicelo sokushenxiswa kwemiqathango yetayitile ethintelayo E.4.(b) leCandelo 16(2)(f).

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

Enige kommentaar op die voorstel moet skriftelik ingedien word in terme van Artikels 51 en 52 van die voorgeskrewe Verordening by die Munisipaliteit (Patersonstraat 16, Hermanus / (f) 028 313 2093 / loretta@overstrand.gov.za) voor of op 15 November 2019, met die naam, adres en kontakbesonderhede, belang in die aansoek sowel as redes vir die kommentaar aangedui. Telefoniese navrae kan gerig word aan H Olivier by 028 313 8900. Die Munisipaliteit mag weier om kommentare te aanvaar na die sluitingsdatum. Enige persoon wat nie kan lees of skryf nie kan die Departement Stadsbeplanning besoek waar hul deur ‘n munisipale amptenaar bygestaan sal word ten einde hul kommentaar te formuleer.

Iinkcukacha ezipheleleyo eziphathelelene nesi sindululo ukulungiselela uhlolo ngeentsuku zokusebenza phakathi kwentsimbi yes-08:00 neye-16:30 kwiSebe: loYilo lweDolophu e-16 Paterson Street, Hermanus.

Any written comments must be submitted to the Municipality (16 Paterson Street, Hermanus / (f) 028 313 2093 / loretta@overstrand.gov.za) in accordance with the provisions of Sections 51 and 52 of the said By-law on or before 15 November 2019, quoting your name, address and contact details, interest in the application and reasons for comment. Telephonic enquiries can be made to H Olivier at 028 313 8900. The Municipality may refuse to accept comment received after the closing date. Any person who cannot read or write may visit the Town Planning Department where a Municipal official will assist them to formulate their comment.

Naziphi na izimvo ezibhaliweyo mazingeniswe kuMasipala kwa-16 Paterson Street, Hermanus / (f) 028 313 2093/ (e)loretta@overstrand.gov.za) ngomhla okanye ngaphambi komhla 15 uNovemba 2019, unike igama lakho, idilesi, iinkcukacha zonxibelelwano nawe, umdla wakho kwesi sicelo nezizathu zokunika izimvo. Imibuzo ngomxeba ungatsalela uMnu Mr H Olivier kule nombmbolo 028 313 8900. UMasipala angala ukwamkela izimvo ezifike emva komhla wokuvalwa. Nabani na ongakwaziyo ukufunda okanye ukubhala angaya kwiSebe loYilo lweDolophu apho igosa likaMasipala liya kumnceda ukuqulunqa izimvo zakhe.

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MY SPORT

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B2B to become annual MTB event Writer Raphael da Silva

all the way back to Hermanus!

W

ith 220 entrants, the first Brewery to Brewery MTB race, from Greyton to Hermanus, is set to become an annual event on the sports calendar.

Jointly hosted by Old Potter’s Inn & Brewhouse in Greyton and The Brewery in Hermanus on Sunday 6 October, as part of a collaborative effort to showcase microbrewing in the Overberg, the 85 km race challenged mountain bike riders of all levels on a route that ascended up to 1 550 metres at the 47 km mark before descending down towards the ocean.

Cape Town resident Sarita Louw was the women’s winner while Murray Craib won the men’s division. Murray, a Hermanus resident, not only got up at 04:00 to cycle to Greyton but then went on to win the race –

“What can I say? Our inaugural event was a great success! We share the excitement of the riders, who said the MTB trail was tough but rewarding. What we have learnt though, is that we can make the route slightly easier next year and move the start to the school in Greyton to cater for the large numbers.

"The collaboration with Old Potters and MTB Adventures, the event organisers, has been the biggest winner and we have already committed to hosting the race again next year,” said Marc de Maudave Bestel, co-owner of The Brewery. ”Why did I join forces with Marc?

Two beautiful breweries with perhaps the most beautiful landscape in between. It was an easy decision,” said Trevor Gerntholtz, the owner of

Old Potter’s Inn & Brewhouse.

In keeping with the German tradition, the event had an ‘Oktoberfest’ theme. On Saturday, apart from a trail run and a short 30 km Greyton Club ride, participants were treated to traditional Oompah music by Die Norddeutschen Holzhocker from Germany.

On Sunday, the entire serving team at The Brewery dressed up to welcome the riders.

Although Hermanus resident, Catherine Kinleyside, along with friends James Ludick and Brian Brown, also a co-owner of The Brewery, did not complete the entire race, the event was rewarding.

“In adversity, there is opportunity,” said Catherine. “After seven weeks of training, we were able to complete 57 km. Next year, it will be 85 km!

Thank you for the challenge. It has been life-changing.”

Suzie Hüsselman (left), the MC for the event, and Bianca le Roux, one of the event’s organisers, share a laugh with Lucas Brasil, a Brazilian rider who added an international touch to the event.

PHOTOS: Marc de Maudave Bestel

WHALERS ATHLETIC CLUB TIME TRIAL RESULTS 3 October 2019 3 km Runners: 1. Peter Wallace 15:16; 2. Roelof van Weele 16:28; 3. Heidi Kotzé 16:48; 4. Annamarie Gouws 17:49; 5. Carla Voster 17:56; 6. Carrol Wallace 19:13; 7. Josef du Preez 19:13; 8. Elsabé Kotzé 20:01 3 km Walkers: 1. Ronél Bootha 24:59; 2. Ben Bootha 24:59; 3. Schalk Visser 25:27 PB; 4. Marion Cumming 27:40; 5.

Basil Cumming 27:40; 6. Mark Giddy 30:43; 7. Hugh Waters 30:43; 8. Willie Loedolff 31:26 5 km Runners: 1. Thomas Browne 18:11; 2. Danie Gouws (J) 22:36; 3. Wilhelm Cooper 22:53; 4. Johann Kotzé (J) 22:53; 5. Michael Kotzé 23:48; 6. Michael Robi 23:51; 7. Theo Malan 24:53; 8. Migael Davel 25:58; 9. Mareli Davel 25:58; 10. Garth Ellis 26:40; 11. André van der Merwe 26:45; 12. Lester van Groeningen 27:30; 13. Johann Kotzé(S) 27:30; 14. Sharon Sleigh 27:50; 15. Tom Stabler 27:50; 16. James Sleigh 27:50; 17. Lauren Adant 27:50 SB; 18.Loudie Kloppers 28:21; 19. Carina van der Merwe 29:05; 20. Les Hanna 29:05; 21. Christa Theron 29:05 SB; 22. Matie Stander 30:14; 23. Theresa Fenn 32:58; 24. Gavin Turner 33:30; 25. Wendy Harris-Jones 37:12 5 km Walkers: 1. Monica Hamman 37:46; 2. Arlene Ehrenberg 42:31; 3. Emmie Gouws 42:31 SB; 4. Angelique Nowers 43:47 PB; 5. Kim Romburgh 43:47 PB 8 km Runners: 1. Jimmy Bonjesi 26:16 PB; 2. Sign Mawunda 33:04; 3. Frank Gillion 35:21 SB; 4. Johan Redelinghuys 35:34 PB 8 km Walkers: 1. Tania Cooper 61:34

The Brewery manager, Jodi McKirdy with the women’s winner, Sarita Louw from Cape Town.

OVERSTRAND MUNISIPALITEIT HERMANUS: VERHURING VAN MUNISIPALE EIENDOM, ‘N GEDEELTE VAN RESTANT ERF 1 HAWSTON

OVERSTRAND MUNICIPALITY HERMANUS: LEASE OF MUNICIPAL PROPERTY, A PORTION OF THE REMAINDER OF ERF 1 HAWSTON

Kennis geskied hiermee dat die Raad ʼn aansoek ontvang het vir die hernuwing van ‘n huur van munisipale eiendom, synde ‘n gedeelte van Restant Erf 1 Hawston, geleë langs Mountain Rylaan by die Hawston reservoir, 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 property, being a portion of the Remainder of Erf 1 Hawston, situated next to Mountain Drive at the Hawston reservoir, in terms of Council’s Administration of Immovable Property Policy, 2015.

Aansoeker: Ligging: Doel: Huurtermyn: Grootte:

Applicant: Locality: Purpose: Lease period: Size:

Sentech (Pty) Ltd By die Hawston Reservoir ’n Mas vir radio- en televisie uitsending en verwante doeleindes 9 Jaar en 11 Maande ±74m²

Sentech (Pty) Ltd At the Hawston reservoir A mast for radio- and television broadcasting and related purposes 9 Years and 11 Months ±74m²

UMASIPALA WASEOVERSTRAND HERMANUS: UKUQESHWA KWEPROPATI KAMASIPALA, INXALENYE ESHEKILEYO YESIZA 1 E-HAWSTON Kukhutshwa esi saziso sokuba iBhunga lifumene isicelo sokuhlaziywa kwesicelo sokuqeshwa kwepropati kaMasipala, inxalenye eshekileyo yeSiza 1 e-Hawston, ekufutshane ne-Mountain Drive kwindawo yokugcina amanzi eseHawston, ngokungqinelana nomGaqo-nkqubo weBhunga ongoLawulo lweePropati ezingenakuSuswa ka-2015.

Umceli: Ingingqi Injongo:

Sentech (Pty) Ltd Indawo yokugcina amanzi E-Hawston Umlinganiso osasazo kanomathotholo kunye nomabonakude kunye neenjongo ezinxulumene noko Isithuba senqgesho: Iminyaka eyi-9 nenyanga eziyi-11 Ubungakanani: ±74m²

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 Ms Willmary Murtz, (028) 316 -3724/ wmurtz@overstrand.gov.za.

Isicelo singabonwa ngamaxesha okusebenza aqhelekileyo ngokuthi wenze idinga neOfisi yoLawulo lweePropati, ekwikona yeziTalato iMolteno neViljoen, eOnrust River. Imibuzo mayijoliswe kuNkszn. Willmary Murtz, kwezi nombolo zomnxeba, (028) 316-3724 okanye kule dilesi yeimeyili – wmurtz@overstrand.gov.za.

Any objections against the proposed lease must be properly motivated in writing and be lodged at the undersigned by no later than 11 November 2019.

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

Nayiphi na inkcaso ekhaba oku kuqeshwa kundululwayo kumele izathuzwe ngokufanelekileyo ngokubhaliweyo kwaye ingeniswe kulowo utyikitye apha ngezantsi ungadlulanga umhla we: 11 Novemba 2019.

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

Abantu abangakwazi ukufunda okanye ukubhala banganenisa inkcaso okanye izihlomlo zabo ngomlomo kwiiOfisi zikaMasipala, eGansbaai, apho bayakuncedwa ukubhala oko lilungu elingumsebenzi.

Kennisgewing Nr 134/2019 Munisipale Kantore HERMANUS 7200 Datum: 9 Oktober 2019 The Village NEWS

Notice No 134/2019 Municipal Offices HERMANUS 7200 Date: 9 October 2019 The Village NEWS

Inombolo yeSaziso 134/2019 iiOfisi kaMasipala HERMANUS 7200 Umhla:9 Okthobha 2019 The Village NEWS

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 Mej Willmary Murtz, (028) 316 - 3724/ wmutz@overstrand.gov.za.

Enige beswaar teen die voorgestelde verhuring moet behoorlik gemotiveerd en skriftelik wees en die ondergetekende voor of op 11 November 2019 bereik.

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MY SCHOOL

Gymnasts shine at SA Gym Games T

he SA Gym Games is the South African Gymnastics Federation’s largest national event, which sees national titles being awarded across all competitive gymnastics disciplines.

This year it was held in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg from 23 – 28 September.

Eighteen youngsters (competing in ten groups) from Grip Gymnastics in Hermanus competed in the acrobatic gymnastics category in Cape Town at UCT. The results were as follows: Holly Vermaak and Liv Gordon (Level 7) - Bronze; Jenna Lees and Kym Zimano (Level 8) - Silver; Maggie-Lou Fourie, Cassia deMaudave Bestel and Isabella deMaudave Bestel (Level 4) Silver; Mieke Kuyler and Maya Tager (Level 4) - Silver; Khanya Dumont and Ilé Viljoen (Level 4) - Silver; Jenna Lees, Ilé Viljoen and Piper Davis (Level 6) - Gold; Summer Thwaits and Lilly-Rose Fourie (Level 5) - Gold; Fabio Revett and Lilly-Rose Fourie (Level 5) - Gold; Sophie Cave, Kerry Lees and Summer Thwaits (Level 5) Gold; Stella Meintjes and Piper Davis (Level 6) – Gold Jenna Lees, Lilly-Rose Fourie, Piper Davis, Stella Meintjes, Kym Zimano, Liv Gordon, Fabio Revett and Holly Vermaak at the SA Gym Games.

PHOTO: Chad Gordon The talented young boxers of the Overstrand Whale Boxing Club participated in the National Youth Championships in Limpopo and almost all of them received medals. Akhule Mgoqi won silver, Siyahholwa Nxati won gold by knockout, Mabini Kasi won gold and Likho Macwarandile won bronze. Their coach, Mzi Damesi is extremely proud of what these boxers have achieved and how they have grown. He expressed his heartfelt gratitude to their supporters and sponsors, especially the EMS Foundation, without whom they would not have been able to attend the nationals. The EMS Foundation also spoilt the boxers with a big party at Zwelihle Youth Café on Saturday 5 October. If you would like to make a donation to help these boxers in the future, please email overstrandboxing@gmail.com.

PHOTO: Wilco den Otter

Mia Burgess (Grade 11) and Cara-Maria Bellingan (Grade 9) from Hermanus High School participated in the national finals of the ‘On the Tip of your Tongue’ public speaking competition on Thursday 3 October at Midstream Ridge Primary in Gauteng. Mia finished 6th in her division and Cara-Maria won her division against some tough competition. On the Tip of your Tongue is a platform where learners can express themselves and take a stance about subjects that are relevant today. It also enables them to build confidence by addressing an audience in either Afrikaans or English (“Don’t bite your tongue, speak your mind!”). It is a competition for individual or group public speakers from Grades 1 to 12. Well done, girls!

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