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TOTAL CASES AS OF 8 FEB 2021:
OVERSTRAND BREAKDOWN OF CASES: TOTAL (ACTIVE)
WORLD: 106 783 422 SOUTH AFRICA: 1 476 135 WESTERN CAPE: 269 833 (18.27% of cases in SA) OVERBERG: 13 021
• FISHERHAVEN: 42 (3) • GANSBAAI: 178 (6) • HAWSTON: 430 (18) • HERMANUS: 710 (28) • KLEINMOND: 660 (13)
• MT PLEASANT: 350 (7) • ONRUS: 198 (10) • SANDBAAI: 212 (7) • STANFORD: 375 (11) • VERMONT: 89 (1) • ZWELIHLE: 1 074 (11)
LAST WEEK'S TOTAL CASES:
TOTAL: 4 910 (123)
(2 FEB)
WORLD: 103 677 984 SOUTH AFRICA: 1 453 761 (15th in the world) WESTERN CAPE: 266 939 OVERBERG: 12 903 (431 deaths) OVERSTRAND: 4 852 (130 deaths)
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Alan McLennan-Smith
25.08.1930 – 31.01.2020 Alan Mc Lennan-Smith, known as Mac to all his friends and family, passed away in Hermanus Hospital after a long battle with medical problems following a stroke a few years back, the effects of which he fought stoically. Mac was well known around Hermanus after moving down from Johannesburg for his retirement. Born in Perth, Scotland, he qualified in the UK as a Quantity Surveyor when he met and married Anne Carolyn Hill (Carol). They moved to Borrowdale in Rhodesia in the 1950’s, had four of their five children and then moved to Johannesburg. Mac became a businessman, working for 3M Company and then became CEO of Weidmuller, a German electronics company, until his ‘retirement’ to Hermanus. Once settled in and after building their first beautiful home, Mac set about keeping busy and using his QS training, oversaw the building of luxury homes in Hermanus. Word soon spread and Mac was recruited time and again to oversee projects of renovation or building for many of the stylish and tasteful improvements seen around Hermanus. He had a gym and social group of dear friends, most notably Guy Winchester-Gould and Roy Whittaker – the trio calling themselves ‘The Three Musketeers’. Alan and his wife of 67 years, Carol, built and moved almost every 7 years of their lives – most recently, in 2019, they undertook a very ambitious and successful renovation project despite the after effects of his stroke. Being well rounded, Mac also decided to establish a club for those with
birding interests. He initiated The Hermanus Bird Club in 1998 and enjoyed fun outings, weekends away and evening discussions with the many active members. About 50 years ago he started what has now become one of the finest philatelic collections of Victorian Great Britain in the world, focusing on the Mulready Envelope and its caricatures. Alan had a great unconditional and fiercely loyal love of family and get-togethers, a great sense of humour, anything Scottish (especially a good single malt), bird watching, wild life and wood working. He was a great oak tree of a man and will be sorely missed around the town. It is with deep sadness that we say farewell to this wonderful person. A message from Carol - My Mac. We had a wonderful life together through thick and thin. Lots of travels, fun, laughter, and building. We have such a lovely, talented and caring family. I miss you and am so sad that I couldn't hold your hand at the end. Thank you for your support and all you have done for me. Deep and sincere thanks to all his medical team, those front-liners who risk their lives and those of their family’s daily to be there for our loved ones and also to Valerie Brandt, for all the compassion and professionalism shown in his world class care. A Huge Hug until we meet again. From our children, the late Audrey, and Sue, Jenny, Rob and Jacqueline. Twelve grand and eleven great-grandchildren will
miss you dearly Big Mac. You will live in our hearts forever. R.I.P. A message from Sue- Always in deepest appreciation for all that you are and what you taught us, you will forever be in our thoughts and hearts. With so much love from Susie, Meran, Segnes, Adi and your grandchildren,
Antie Joutjie’s right royal birthday Reclining like royalty against her pillows, the Mayor’s card and flowers are presented to Antie Joutjie by Grant Cohen and fire fighters Braython Abrahams and Jason Griffiths (kneeling).
A message from Jenny – Mac, so strong, kind and generous to our family and friends. Our special bond and your cheeky sense of humour that had us seeking out giggles at every opportunity. I will miss you forever. Love Tennifer A message from Jacqueline – I will miss you my Special Dad. I planted a tree for you today and will sit under it when I need to speak to you. Your “Quack.” A message from Rob – Mac you were my rock and inspiration throughout life, driving me forward to make you proud of me. You will always be in my Heart. Love Boonie A message from Paige – Mac, you always said I was your favourite daughter in-law, good thing you only had one son. A true charmer and a real gentleman. Will miss someone calling me “DIL”. No flowers please. Rather, we request donations in Mac’s memory for all the love and affection he gave and received from his beloved HAWS rescue dog, Chloe. (HAWS, Standard bank 051001, Account number 082263310, Cheque Account.)
In pre-Republican days, when Antie Joutjie Kuhrau of Kleinmond was born, those South Africans who reached the venerable age of 100 received a telegram of congratulations from the (British) Monarch. Conversely, when Antie Joutjie turned 100 on Monday 1 February (see The Village NEWS of 27 January), she herself was treated like royalty. Surrounded by all six of her children for a celebratory lunch at her daughter, Hilda Greyling’s house, she could share happy memories of a long, active and truly blessed life, in which her love of children played a major role. Tired but happy after the excitement of the day, Antie Joutjie retired to her room after lunch for a little nap. Later in the afternoon, she was awoken by a huge commotion in
the house and next thing she knew, there was an invasion of people into her room. Ward Councillor Grant Cohen had arrived with a beautiful bouquet of flowers and a birthday card from the Overstrand Mayor, Ald Dudley Coetzee, a chocolate cake from himself and a box of fruit and rusks from the Bloubakkie fresh produce shop in Kleinmond. Even more exciting was that all of these goodies, together with Grant, were delivered to the house by two firemen in their shining red fire truck. What a day for Antie Joutjie to add to her memories! It is with great sadness that The Village NEWS learnt on Monday that Antie Joutjie had suddenly passed away in the early hours of Saturday morning, mere days after celebrating this very special birthday. Our sincere condolences to the family.
