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These pink everlastings (helichrysums), commonly know as sewejaartjies, were spotted during a walk on the mountains above Vermont. The name is derived from the belief that the flower heads last for seven years when kept in the house. These flowers, also seen in white and yellow, were just starting to bloom.

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Roadmap for housing developments After a series of public engagements in the Overstrand on Sunday by Western Cape Human Settlements Minister Tertuis Simmers, a clearer picture of the future of housing developments in the area has emerged. The following details were released by Simmers: • The Provincial Government is in the process of finalising the deed of sale for Schulphoek after a price of R31.7 million was agreed upon. • The Schulphoek development will be a catalytic provincial project. This means that in effect the municipality will be the custodian of the land, but the provincial government will manage the project. The bulk infrastructure will remain an asset of the

municipality. • Transparency and accuracy of information and the housing demand database remain key to ensuring fair allocation of houses and the firstcome first-served principle will be enacted. • National Treasury has advised that the Western Cape Human Settlements Department will unfortunately be subjected to budgetary

cuts of between 5% and 7% over the next three years. However, in the November 2019 adjustment budget, Simmers will gazette a sum of R81 million to the Overstrand Municipality. This budget must be spent by 31 March 2020. Of that, R16.2 million will be allocated to housing opportunities in Mount Pleasant. Read more on Pages 3 and 4

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Sale of Schulphoek land going ahead Writer Raphael da Silva

f all goes according to plan, earthworks on the first phase of the Schulphoek Better Living Development Project are expected to start in the second quarter of 2020, said the Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers, during a visit to Hermanus on Sunday. At meetings held in Paradise Park, Zwelihle and Mount Pleasant, as well as a stakeholders’ meeting at the Municipal Auditorium, Simmers said he would be submitting a revised adjustment budget in November, which will incorporate both the Schulphoek Project and the Greater Hermanus Project – an omnibus budget that covers multiple projects across the municipality. The Minister also confirmed the following: A selling price of R31.7 million has been agreed to. Conditions of sale include a signed funding agreement with the Overstrand Municipality and that the land may not be sold and must be used for human settlement purposes only;

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The Overstrand Municipality has signed over power of attorney to the minister, whose department will manage the project until completion, although the municipality will still be involved with its regulatory functions such as zoning and planning;

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The Overstrand Council will need to take a final decision on where to locate the desalination plant, but indications are that it will not be situated on Schulphoek;

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The Department of Education has confirmed that they would like to build a primary and secondary school on the land to meet the needs of the new residents;

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7 500 units will be built, of which 50% will be reserved for the elderly, people with disabilities, child-headed households, those who have been on the waiting list the longest, and backyard dwellers. Some of the units will be reserved for young people between the ages of 18 – 35 to rent. The remaining units will be a combination of subsidised and open-market properties; A 10-member working group has been meeting since April and have engaged on the design principles and formulating a draft development framework. At present a draft implementation plan has been crafted and a decision has been taken to put this into practice on the southern point of the site that already has development rights and where there is no occupation. This will be phase 1 and the projected starting date is 1 April 2020. Transparency and accuracy of information

Western Cape Human Settlements Minister, Tertuis Simmers, addressed a crowd of approximately 1 500 Zwelihle residents on Sunday 8 September. He explained the latest progress on the Schulphoek project and announced that ground-breaking should commence in the second quarter of 2020. PHOTO: Raphael da Silva

Feedback from Home Affairs and Labour Departments Representatives of the Departments of Labour and Home Affairs were also in attendance at the stakeholders’ meeting, providing feedback on the work they had carried out since the last Stakeholders Forum held on 9 July. Officials from the Department of Labour reported that they had visited over 40 workplaces in the Overstrand area in the past two months and that all the companies, except for two, had cooperated with the inspectors. The inspectors did not find any companies who were paying salaries below the minimum wage and, overall, found a 60% compliance by these companies to the laws and regulations. The department also interviewed a random sample of 1 080 employees and found that only 150 were foreign nationals. While not statistically valid, the officials said that this survey provided useful information. From 1 October 2019, the Labour officials said they would be opening their “pop-up” office twice a month to allow employees and employers to visit them. Currently, Labour

opens a temporary office at the Moffat Hall in Mount Pleasant once a month. The venue for the second visit has not been confirmed yet but it is hoped that the Moffat Hall will be able to accommodate the officials. Labour inspectors will be increasing the amount of time they spend in the Overstrand from 1 October, travelling in vehicles that are clearly marked as being from the Department of Labour. They will also be promoting and educating employers about the Workers Compensation Fund. In their report back, Home Affairs officials informed the stakeholders that, over the two-month period, 19 foreign nationals had been prosecuted and deported. Further prosecutions are still on-going. The officials said they were encouraged by the number of businesses that had elected to go to Caledon for consultations with the Department of Home Affairs to ensure that they were complying with the immigration as well as work permit policies and procedures when employing foreign nationals. – Raphael da Silva

and the housing demand database remain key to ensuring fair allocation of houses and the first-come first-served principle will be enacted.

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A unique version of the beneficiary verification app will be tested over the November/December period and should be active by February/March 2020. Applicants will then be able to go online to check their status. Title Deeds handover will be accelerated in the Minister’s five-year plan. The aim is to ensure title deeds are provided soonest after new housing developments are concluded and handed over to the beneficiaries.

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The Better Living Model remains the focus of the Schulphoek Development. The Zwelihle community has indicated that they will forward a list of their official delegation as legitimate representatives of the community to the Hermanus Stakeholder’s Forum once they have concluded their election process through a public meeting planned in the next two weeks.

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A Social Compact will be assigned by mid-November and this process will be driven by the municipality’s Directorate of Community Services. A Social Compact is an implicit agreement among the members of a society to cooperate for the social benefit of all. Among the issues that the members of the Social Compact will need to consider, is how many units to allocate to the different potential residents.

Minister Simmers once again emphasised that Schulphoek is going to be a “mixed-use, mixed-income” project that will offer properties for all socio-economic groups of society. “This project is for the entire community of the Overstrand. Integration is going to come. It is the only way we can eradicate the past.” Philo Mayisela, Chief Director: Human Settlements Implementation, said a revised layout and design “that blends with the area” will be presented by the architects in October. She reassured the stakeholders that, although multi-storey buildings will be constructed, the intention was not to create a Cape Flats-like environment. As with his previous visit, the minister urged residents to not invade the Schulphoek land and said that existing occupants will be decamped and shifted to another part of the land during construction. He also urged all residents who qualify for housing to make sure that they are registered as beneficiaries by November. The minister said that the Western Cape was the first province to include backyard dwellers as a priority group for housing. One of the issues that was not clarified by either the Overstrand Municipality, nor the minister, was what will happen to the conditions that were agreed to when the land was first sold in 2010 by the municipality for R23.2 million. At the time, only R5.3 million was paid in cash. The remaining amount, nearly R18 million, was to be used for the building of an access and link road (R14.3 million), for electrical services (R3 million) and for fees, charges and levies (R1.4 million).

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Paradise Park talks Cabinet grants resolution at an impasse for baboon management Talks between the Western Cape Department of Human Settlements and the Paradise Park landowner have reached an impasse over the price that should be paid for the parcel of land to be used for the resettlement of existing residents.

Western Cape Government. The department will be meeting with the landowner in two weeks to try and come to an agreement about which types of properties should be used as the basis for determining the sale price.

According to Western Cape Human Settlements Minister, Tertuis Simmers, while the provincial government is prepared to offer a price between R4.8 and R9.7 million, the landowner is asking R13.3 million for the three hectares of land on the northern side of the property, of which only 2.3 hectares are useable for housing.

However, Simmers said, “Should the landowner not come to the party, there are two development projects which my department will be leading in Hermanus – the Schulphoek Project and the Greater Hermanus Project.” The latter is a large omnibus project which will incorporate all the provincial government's developments in the other suburbs of Hermanus, such as Mount Pleasant. "We will accommodate the Paradise Park residents in the Greater Hermanus Project," said Simmers.

Simmers said that the government had employed an independent valuator to determine the price range. According to this valuation, the recommended price for the land without services is R4.8 million, while R9.7 million would be the price with services included. The reason for the discrepancy between the provincial govenment's figures and that of the landowner, who also employed a valuator, lies in the sale prices of the properties that are being used for comparison, said Philo Mayisela, Chief Director: Human Settlements Implementation of the

He also confirmed that of the 168 residents of Paradise Park, 47 had chosen not to disclose their incomes and would therefore not qualify for assistance. Of the remaining 121 residents, 51 are younger than 60 years. Although Paradise Park was originally developed as a holiday resort, some residents have over the years converted their caravans into permanent structures or built small houses. – Raphael da Silva

fter many years of seeking a solution to the baboon problem in the Overstrand, a formal Cabinet resolution has finally been granted that clarifies the way forward. The Minister of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell forwarded the signed letter of approval of assignment for the management and control of baboons in the Overstrand Municipality, to the Mayor on 5 September. This follows the signing of a Compactum between the Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, the Western Cape Nature Conservation Board and the Overstrand Municipality on 6 March, in order to find a suitable resolution in respect of the management of baboons in the Overstrand Municipality. From this Compactum, the development of a Strategic Baboon Management Plan (SBMP) was formulated to clarify the method, duration and applicable budgets allocated to each authority involved in the management of baboons. The final SBMP was submitted on 1 September and the item was submitted to Cabinet on 4 September. According to the resolution that was granted, the decision has been taken to appoint a specialised service provider to manage and control the baboons in the Overstrand by means of the virtual fence application, including the appointment of baboon monitors. The Municipality has budgeted R2 million for this project, which will be available to continue with the current project in Pringle Bay and to start with a new project in Voëlklip. However, the draft budget has revealed that R2.6 million will be required to effectively implement the project in the two areas as from October 2019. On finalisation of the procurement process, an area

manager will be appointed for Voëlklip to monitor the current population dynamics of the baboon troop and the impact of the baboon-human conflict in the area. This will enable the service provider to develop the most suitable implementation plan for the management of the Voëlklip troop. This monitoring process should continue for about two to three weeks, during which the appointment of baboon monitors, PPE allocation, administration of contracts, procurement of tools and equipment, and the protocol and standard operating procedure for the implementation of the project will be finalised. During this time the process of permit applications to CapeNature for the capturing and collaring of specific baboons in the troop will also be finalised. The Municipality envisages that the project will be implemented within the next month. The Municipality has been approached by interested and affected parties and members of the community to provide funding/ sponsorships for the baboon project.

Please contact Cllr. Kari Brice on 083 650 4206 or kbrice@overstrand. gov.za for further information.

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When is an elephant not an elephant? Writer Elaine Davie

his is not a trick question, or a riddle. The answer is simple: an elephant in a zoo – whether sourced from the wild or born in captivity – has been deprived of everything that makes it an elephant. It may be housed and fed and kept safe, but like a human prisoner in solitary confinement, it is no longer able to interact with family members or its environment, make choices for itself, or engage in any of the enriching activities that constitute the everyday life of an elephant in the wild. Elephants, like people, are social animals, with strong emotional, cognitive and spiritual awareness and in the sterile environment of a zoo, not only are they denied space, but they are starved of any opportunity to express their ‘elephantness’. The cruel irony is that, unlike human prisoners, they have done nothing to deserve this punishment. Last week, a significant international indaba entitled Taking the Elephant out of the Room took place at the Municipal Auditorium in Hermanus, organised by the EMS Foundation. Featuring 13 top African elephant specialists from six countries, it was chaired by Don Pinnock, investigative journalist, photographer, criminologist and compiler of The Last Elephants. The event followed the recent Geneva meeting of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), at which a landmark decision was taken. In the words of Don Pinnock, “In an historic victory for elephants, a two-thirds majority of member countries voted that elephants may not be removed from their wild habitats except under exceptional circumstances. In particular, extracting elephants from the wild for human pleasure in zoos is now internationally unacceptable.” The scene was set at the indaba by the legendary Dr Joyce Poole, who began a lifelong love affair and study of elephants in Amboseli Wildlife Reserve in Kenya in 1975, and who eloquently sketched a picture of who elephants are and why they are not suited to captivity. Firstly, of course, elephants are huge (up to 70 000 kg for a male) and in the wild they have an average lifespan of 70 years. You may say they are landscape inhabitants, with home ranges of sometimes 11 000 km², which may consist of swamps, flood plains, deserts, forests or savannah. They are also able to communicate over long distances and have a wide repertoire not only of sounds but body language as well. The very core of an elephant’s existence is feeding itself; it spends three quarters of its

PHOTO: Don Pinnock life eating, accessing a wide selection of food types; elephants are, in fact, masters of a variety of techniques for purposeful food gathering. Their extended and complex social lives, as well as their strong familial ties, radiating from a mother to her offspring and beyond, have been well-documented, as have examples of their phenomenal memories. Elephants are large-brained and intelligent – in fact they have the largest brain in any living or extinct land mammal. Not only that, but they are contemplative; they have the capacity to make choices and decisions and to act autonomously, and they have been shown to exhibit a range of emotions and over 300 behavioural forms. They are indeed much more like humans, or what we would aspire to be, than we would care to admit. Space is the foundation of an elephant’s life. By depriving them of that, we take away their very essence, which results not only in aberrant behaviour, like infanticide, or repetitive actions like rocking from side to side or bobbing their heads up and down (like people in a mental institution, as someone commented), or falling into a deep, chronic depression. With that in mind, how can elephants in zoos possibly be said to serve an educational purpose? Children will learn more about them from documentary films or a book than face to face. Late in the day as it is, CITES is to be commended for taking the decision to ban the removal of elephants (babies usually) from the wild to be incarcerated in zoos or circuses for the entertainment of humans for the rest of their lives, or even to be forced to carry people on their backs or walk with them through the bush. It would not be taking anthropomorphism too far to term this slave labour. Elephants are as prone to Post-Traumatic Stress

Disorder (PTSD) as humans are and the very act of wrenching babies from their mothers and the herd, then translocating them not only within the same country, but abroad, is cruelty of the worst kind, from which, it has been shown, they may never recover. Yet, the wholesale and clandestine export of baby elephants from Zimbabwe, mainly to zoos in China, is sanctioned by the government as a major source of income for the cash-strapped state.

the number of elephants in zoos worldwide since 2002, there are still far too many, with the US and China at the top of the list. While banning the export of wild elephants to zoos is an important step forward, the question is, what happens to the elephants already there? Consensus was that the ideal would obviously be to have all elephants living in the wild, but as one panellist asked, “So where is this wild? Does it even still exist?”

Furthermore, the removal of elephants from their natural habitat, be it through slaughtering them for their ivory or translocating them, has been demonstrated to have a deleterious effect on the habitat itself. Contrary to popular belief, as a keystone species elephants have an essential role to play in the maintenance of a healthy ecosystem, for example by creating pathways through the bush for other animals to use, disseminating tree pods, or loosening the earth with their tusks. Should they disappear altogether, the entire system would be likely to collapse.

In South Africa, for example, except for the Kruger Park, all elephants are kept in small pockets of fenced and heavily guarded land without connecting corridors. Their wild experience is very different from that of their forefathers. To some extent, all of them are habituated to human presence and their ancient migration patterns have been disrupted. No new reserves are being created anywhere in Africa and instead of expanding, existing reserves are being curtailed to make way for human settlement.

Many of the speakers at the indaba highlighted the iconic position held by elephants in religious belief systems and in cultural mythology across the world and pointed to their intrinsic value as sentient beings. Prof David Biltich of South Africa and advocate Jim Karani of Kenya are both animal rights lawyers who are pressing for the granting of special rights to elephants, promoting an integrative approach where the rights of the species do not supersede the rights of the individual. Advocate Karani, in particular, is striving for the granting of legal personhood to elephants. And he adds another rider: “Surely, if the selling of ivory is illegal, then the selling of elephants must be, too.” Although there has been a slight reduction in

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Ethics are a contested minefield. However, two strands of agreement seem to be emerging. First: the lives of elephants and humans are inextricably bound together. We need one another. Elephants are not only a keystone species, they are also an indicator species. If we allow them to disappear from the face of the earth, it is possible that we humans will follow soon after. At the rate at which we have dissociated from and are destroying our natural environment, this is not a far-fetched premise. Second: If we cannot return captive elephants to the wild, they should at least be placed in as free and natural a sanctuary as possible where they are afforded individual care and respect, with as little human interference as possible. Don Pinnock’s words in closing the indaba seemed to sum up its overall mood: “Elephants don’t need to be conserved; they just need to be left alone. They know how to be elephants.”

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FROM THE EDITOR Let us be brave and say #IAmNotNext The epidemic of violence against women and children focussed our attention this past week with the abduction of 6-year-old Amy'Leigh de Jager, and the arrest of the man allegedly responsible for the brutal rape and killing of UCT student, Uyinene Mrwetyana.

that what is happening is ‘typically South African’, ‘something that males do’ or that it is ‘strengthening our resolve to leave the country’.

As can be expected, these topics dominated many discussions and social media was abuzz with updates, comments and opinions. Sharing stories about the issues that face our community is a good thing. Opening up and being honest about the realities affords us an opportunity to not only heal, but also to find new perspectives.

Everyone has been eagerly following the developments of the marches against gender-based violence that were held in Cape Town. Many of us were left speechless as the full extent of the abuse of women and children hit home.

As it happens, the abduction of Amy’Leigh was not a typical male or South African crime. A typical crime would be when the criminals steal the car, maybe with the child in it, or rape the child. Instead the suspected criminals were people the family knew and trusted. In the event of the murder of Uyinene, the suspect is a postman who is believed to have raped and killed her in the post office – a place where you would never expect such a

For this reason, we took the decision to turn our masthead (logo) for this week on its side to serve as a reminder to all of us that the struggle is real and that we, as a united community, need to change our perspective. It is so easy for us to say

heinous crime to take place. What we have to take home from this is that criminals are individuals. They are not a faceless threat. They are not ‘how things are in South Africa’. Criminals get away with it precisely because we (and they) accept that this is how things are. The same goes for domestic violence. That man has no right to degrade, threaten, intimidate or attack you. Call him what he is – a criminal. Report his crimes to the police because that gives him a name. Let all of us stand up and say #IAmNotNext. This is the GOOD news – Ed

Alphabet soup for brains? You so what you read

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This week’s chat is the third in the series about this unfathomable language – English. It’s a potpourri of the pungent, the piquant and the downright unpalatable, and how it evolved into the world’s most prolific tongue defies logic. Apart from it being a linguistic gemors, some folks make it worse by continually misusing certain words. Over the years, for example, I’ve learnt that the word ‘so’ means a couple of things. In the Queen’s English, it can mean ‘therefore’, as in: I felt sick so I went to bed. All well and good, nè? It can also mean a degree of severity: I felt so sick that I went to bed. No questioning that one either, as with a few other legitimate uses. However, one misuse of ‘so’ has somehow crept into the lexicon and become accepted as regular English, although the Queen is/are not amused. You hear it constantly on radio and TV,

and it drives me insane every time. I suspect that after becoming aware, it’ll do the same to you. I’m referring to how it has recently become almost standard to answer any question by starting with the totally inappropriate word, ‘so’. “Where did you learn to surf?” “So, I grew up in Durban,” or “What are tonight’s specials?” “So, we’ve got mielies…” It’s used everywhere by everyone – from politicians to pole-dancers. Keep an ear out for it, and you’ll be aware of it forever. Sorry about that. But, moving on to a more flavourable ingredient on the potpourri menu, there is the fascination with analogs. It appears there are linguists and wordsmiths with alphabet soup sloshing about in their brains, who scramble the letters of words, phrases or sentences around, to see what pops up, while still retaining the same meaning! On their days off from the archives, a couple of the Explanation of Everything elves – especially Thong – love trying their luck at this ‘alphabet roulette’,

and sometimes hit the jackpot. Each to his own, I suppose, but to me it’s a skull-numbing exercise, like doing a jigsaw puzzle blindfolded, or receiving a circular one without the picture. This is how strokes happen. Anyway, Thong, we have recently learned, is a female elf, because she’s a bit pregnant, and apparently male elves don’t get pregnant – not even a bit. Thong is the one busy writing those kiddies’ bedtime poems and stories for her book called Jou Ma Se Poems, and despite being slightly pregnant she hatched a few gems. Somehow, she mangled the letters of the morse code into here come dots, which is true. The favourable odds programmed into any self-respecting slot machine converts to cash lost in me, and according to her, a decimal point is an anagram of I’m a dot in place. Fascinating. She also came out with the fact that snooze alarms indicate alas no more z’s, and in cases of extreme desperation, she suggests a rope ends it. Cheerful little bundle of fluff, our Thong, isn’t she? Another elf called Dong – a male, I

think – suggested that mother-in-law anagrammed into woman Hitler. He also observed that an astronomer was nothing more than a moon starer. And how about the mind-boggling deduction that eleven plus two equals twelve plus one? But let’s plunge briefly into another murky English quagmire – puns. Puns were probably quite funny when you were eleven, but as adults they should be avoided on most occasions, unless extremely subtle. The worst is when they’re spoken with emphasis or written in italics, like using a rasp when a nail file would do. It gives even a good pun a bad rap. Sadly, the elves came up with a few (not very good) ones, but they threatened a walk-out if left unpublished. Dong reckoned that reading while sunbathing makes you well red, which barely passes muster, but he’s still young. Thong, on the other hand suggested Dijon vu was the same mustard as before. Not bad for a slightly pregnant elf. She’s also made a sign for the Duck ’n Fiddle’s pub: WE DON’T SERVE WOMEN. YOU MUST BRING YOU OWN.

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Experiencing the true meaning of Ubuntu The CEL-E-BRATE good News, come on! editorial in the 4 September issue of The Village NEWS, has prompted me to share a predicament which Noel and I experienced in June this year. At dusk on a cold winter’s evening, we closed our shop later than usual, and set off on the R43, heading for home in Bot River. However, on the way to our car gave a hiccup and conked out alongside a bridge near the brickfields some distance from Barton Wine Estate. We had run out of fuel due to a faulty petrol gauge. Not only that, but being the technophobe I am, I’d forgotten my cellphone back at the shop. It was now dark and we had only one option in this crisis situation and that was to walk the four or more kilometres to the Salandra Service Station. Once out on the road in the biting cold, the dire circumstances of our plight was driven home to us. With the traffic whizzing along the R43 in both directions, we felt both unprotected and vulnerable. Not five minutes into our walk, we were caught in the headlights of a small bakkie and trailer which pulled

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up alongside us. Two men wearing overalls were in the front and two on the trailer. The driver offered us a lift. With the recent racial tensions mounting in Hermanus, and no Plan B option at hand – the garage would soon be closing – we reluctantly accepted and got into the small cab with some trepidation. I was almost sitting on the gearbox beside a stranger with our fate in his hands. The driver instructed two of the men to stay behind with our car and then drove us to the Salandra Service Station. Here he waited for Noel to organise two litres of petrol, which took the attendant some time in having to craft a receptacle from a used plastic Coke bottle. Noel suggested I stay behind at the café adjacent to the garage to wait for him. When the bakkie drove off with Noel and the driver, my head went fuzzy with fear. It is in circumstances such as these that we tend to imagine the worst. Both the café and the garage were due to close in ten minutes, and I had a very shaky picture of myself sitting alone in the dark waiting for my husband to return. Just a week earlier,

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a couple who had run out of petrol on a highway in Gauteng had been brutally murdered. It was a huge relief for me to eventually see our car and Noel drive onto the garage forecourt, and to hear that while one of the men had filled his petrol tank, Phillip Matawasa, the driver and Good Samaritan, had told Noel that he had been contracted to clear vegetation along the R43. He and his men had done a day’s work and were heading back to the Strand where they live. The picture suddenly became clear to me. Phillip Matawasa and his team had showed us the true meaning of Ubuntu. Without considering the time they would lose on their journey, they had gone out of their way to stop and help two strangers in need. Between two different cultures, this act of compassion, especially in times such as these, is a memory I hold dear and shall never forget. Congratulations too, on the good news of The Village NEWS! Beth Hunt

The letter, Stop parking in disabled zones! in the 4 September issue of The Village NEWS refers. I fully agree. This is a regular problem and so frustrating for those in wheelchairs. I would like to recommend to Mr Hermansen, or any other resident that sees someone parked in these bays without a sticker, to report it to the following number: 073 853 9675. This is what you do: Take a photo, showing the car parked in a disabled zone, with its registration number and the location, date and time and WhatsApp it to the number above. The vehicle is then reported to the proper authorities

and the management of the centre where the incident took place will be contacted and asked about their policy regarding disabled parking bays. The authorities only receive the photos and info without revealing the identity of the source. I myself have a disability but I know that these spaces are needed more for those in wheelchairs, because of the extra space needed to transfer in and out of their vehicle, so I myself make use of a normal parking bay, even at difficult times. Supporting those with disabilities

Senior Centre says thanks The Hermanus Senior Centre Bazaar in the Grobbelaar Hall on Saturday 31 August started off with a trickle early in the morning, and ran like a well-fed river straight into an almost R100 000 dam by the end of the day! What a joyful and grateful experience! Thank you to each and every pair of hands that helped, to everyone who

was so willing to work hard and run around! Thank you also for each and every cent that was contributed to our funds. We at the Hermanus Senior Centre feel so thankful and blessed by your support. Ilze Peters-Cloete Fundraiser, Hermanus Senior Centre

Cycling through Africa The team from Marine Dynamics tourism hub gathered to say goodbye to George Podaras (30) as he set off on his cycle journey through Africa. George has spent the last few months doing videography for Marine Dynamics/Dyer Island Conservation Trust. Wilfred Chivell, CEO of Marine Dynamics says “George was referred to our conservation work though our membership of Linking Tourism and Conservation. Director of LT&C, Peter Prokosh, met George whilst he was cycling in Iceland. George tells me he just loves to cycle. He has worked for us as was a well-liked member of the team. We wish him all the best on his journey.” George says, “I have been tour cycling for most of my adult life. Africa has always been the big one for me and it is important to me to do it while at the same time raising awareness towards conservation initiatives.” George is requesting donations for the Dyer Island Conservation Trust. He is currently en route to Windhoek. His journey will see him travel through Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia, Sudan, Egypt, Libya, Tunisia. Follow George on his website: africacapetocape.wordpress.com.

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11 September 2019

Environmental education: More than just information READ MORE ONLINE

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Writer Dr Anina Lee

One of the key issues that The Village NEWS has been covering is the illegal abalone poaching trade and its links to the drug trade and to China.

was director of the JLB Smith Institute of Ichthyology in Grahamstown, Marjorie was director of the East London Museum, where the first coelacanth to be discovered is still on display. They also share a quality that is so much more than ichthyology: Marjorie was, and Mike is, an environmental educator.

You can find all these stories in the Living Nature section of the website (thevillagenews.co.za/category/living-nature/) or by joining the Living Nature Facebook group.

nvironmental education is one of Whale Coast Conservation’s key objectives. To meet this objective, WCC devotes much time and energy to providing environmental information to young people through school expos and excursions. But environmental information is not the same as environmental education. What is the difference?

Did you miss these stories? PHOTO: Alex Hofford

Environmental information is what we get in school, glean from the internet and at WCC talks and expos. Environmental education creates opportunities for children to physically explore nature, which raises awareness of, and sensitivity to the environment. With awareness and information comes knowledge and understanding of nature. Understanding changes attitudes and increases concerns about caring for the environment. Environmental education does not advocate a particular viewpoint or course of action. Rather, environmental education teaches people how to consider various sides of an issue through critical thinking and to take action accordingly.

Multi-billion wildlife trafficking by Chinese exposed

The real education happens through immersion in nature. Through experiences in wild places, young people become aware of their environment, and start to form a deep connectedness with, and love of, nature.

Photo: John Grobler

MIKE BRUTON: ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATOR Prof Bruton has founded and developed museums (like the Knysna Angling Museum) and science centres (like the MTN Science Centres in Cape Town and Umhlanga). He was also closely involved with the vision of the Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town. At the recent launch of Mike’s Biography of Marjorie Courtenay-Latimer, he was interviewed by the Two Oceans Aquarium on the educational value of an aquarium, museum or science centre.

Exposing the abalone-rhino poaching links

This kind of exposure to nature is not available to a large proportion of our Overstrand children who live in townships. We are very fortunate to have nature right on our doorstep – both mountain fynbos and the sea – but the youngsters need to be transported and these treasures have to be pointed out and explained to them. Whale Coast Conservation takes as many groups of young people as possible on overnight camps for total immersion in nature. Alas, limited funding restricts the number of camps. We would love to do so much more with the involvement of the Overstrand community. WHALE COAST CONSERVATION AGM To become involved, the public is cordially invited to attend the 17th WCC Annual General Meeting on Thursday 19 September 2019 at 17:30 at the Green House (on the R43 in Vermont). The brief business of the meeting will be followed by a talk entitled Curator and Crusader: the life and work of Marjorie Courtenay-Latimer by Professor Mike Bruton.

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A mystery egg (is it a dodo's?), a wandering hippo, an enigmatic human skull, a secret visit by a famous aviator, the most famous fish in the world, a museum ghost, and rugged expeditions into the remotest parts of Southern Africa... These are just some of the ingredients in the colourful life of Marjorie Courtenay-Latimer. From humble beginnings, and with little formal education, she developed from a child prodigy into a world-famous figure, whose inspiring life story is a classic example of the triumph of the human spirit over adversity. Marjorie and Mike were colleagues and friends. While Mike

This was Mike’s reply: I believe that the role of informal science education facilities, such as aquariums, science centres and museums, is more important now than ever before, for three reasons. Firstly, science is advancing at such a pace that it is impossible for laypeople to keep up. The role of informal science education facilities is to sift through the vast amount of information and to inform people about what is important and relevant to their lives. Furthermore, it is not enough to just give them information. We must contextualise this information so that it is useful to them and helps them to make wise decisions, change their mind-sets and behaviour, and become agents of change. Aquariums, together with science centres and museums, therefore act as a vital link between the scientific establishment and the general public. Secondly, science is under threat, and the value of science is being questioned at all levels of society. A society that undervalues science is a society that is doomed to failure. Science not only offers us the opportunity to learn more about how nature works but also to address, and solve, the many problems that we, as humans, have created on the planet. Without science we cannot solve these problems. We must be strong ambassadors for science. Thirdly, aquariums, science centres and museums offer non-scientists the opportunity to become directly involved in addressing societal problems, including the many environmental challenges that face us. To find out more about Whale Coast Conservation, Marjorie Courtenay-Latimer and to meet Prof Mike Bruton, come to the WCC AGM on Thursday 19 September at 17:30. Entry is free.

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Lainy and Stanley Carpenter (frequent visitors to Hermanus from Baardskeerdersbos), Julienne Fenwick (owner of Best of Both Wellness), Leoni Aucamp (owner of AUCAMP.Studio), Fransien Koegelenberg (owner of The Factory Shop), Michelle Botha (Jol Emporium) and Mathias and Rus Witte-Riding enjoy some wine in The Courtyard. PHOTO: Taylum Meyer

A great start to the new Artwalk season Writer Hedda Mittner Artwalkers could not have wished for a more idyllic evening to enjoy the first Hermanus First Fridays (HFF) event of the new season on Friday 6 September. After a three-month winter break, the galleries once more brought out their orange bunting and Chinese lanterns to show artwalkers the way on the warm spring evening. “It’s as if the whole town has re-awakened,” commented one artwalker. “We all know winter is over when HFF returns.” Art lovers certainly were out in full force, catching up with other artwalkers, gallery owners and artists while admiring the inspiring array of fine art, ceramics, jewellery and photography on display. “It was fantastic to see people flooding the streets and there was a wonderful vibe,” said Terry Kobus of Originals Gallery.

Leon Müller of Art Thirst agreed it was a great start to the new season. “I was amazed at the sophisticated crowd that the gallery drew on Friday night. Many were familiar, local faces but about a third were tourists and we did excellent sales. After a three-month drought, this just goes to show what a wonderful asset HFF is to our galleries and our town.” The HFF Artwalk now includes 20 galleries, all situated within a 1 km radius in the centre of town. Restaurants in the area also reported good business on Friday evening, with many artwalkers making a night of it and dining out after the artwalk. Bruce Geddes of Rossi’s in High Street said the restaurant was very busy and they had to show people away – a reminder to artwalkers to book at their favourite restaurant in advance of the next ArtWalk. The next HFF ArtWalk will be on 4 October.

Sales assistant, Debra Shumba, at Makiwa Gallery stands in front of her favourite artwork by Makiwa. PHOTO: Taylum Meyer Jozua Rossouw and Mario Louskitt at Rossouw's Modern SPACE Gallery. PHOTO: Taylum Meyer

Kees van de Coolwijk with David Wilson of the Hermanus Photographic Society at their pop-up gallery in Foto First, in front of an interesting photo display by David about the horse-drawn trams of Douglas on the Isle of Man. PHOTO: Hedda Mittner

Shani Eksteen (right), the daughter of Bartho and Suné Eksteen, with her sister-in-law, Sol Yerden (also a winemaker!) at Art Thirst Gallery in High Street. PHOTO: Hedda Mittner Local artist Tracy Algar (far left) has joined Louise Hennigs, Erna Dry, Christine Henderson and Jeandré Marinier as the fifth partner of The Art Gallery in Royal Lane. PHOTO: Hedda Mittner

Local author Chris Steyn and artist Ed Bredenkamp from FortyX40 and Lembu Art Gallery stand in front of Ed’s painting, entitled ‘Leopard Dawn’. PHOTO: Taylum Meyer

Harold and Charmaine in the colourful Charmaine de Jongh Gelderblom Gallery in Art Alley off Harbour Road.

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www.thevillagenews.co.za/whatson Extreme Railway Journeys U3A Overberg presents Train to the Holy Land by Chris Tarrant. The journey begins in Jordan where he visits the ancient rock city of Petra, crosses the same desert that Lawrence of Arabia crossed and continues on into the land of Israel. Along the way there are a few surprise encounters. Catholic Church Hall | 10:00

Whalers Athletics Club Join the Whalers for their weekly time trials, every Thursday afternoon. Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome. Choose between a 3 km, 5 km or 8 km route. Meet at Hermanus Country Market | 17:30

Duplicate Bridge All who enjoy playing bridge are welcome to join in, every Monday. For more information, contact Riekie Louw on 028 314 0662. Fernkloof Hall | 13:00

We are Songwriters A project that offers an intimate space for singers/songwriters to play their original music. This week you can listen to a live acoustic set by Reets, whose debut single Tea, Wine & Time was released last month. For bookings, call 028 312 4665. Entry is free. The Gecko Bar, Hermanus New Harbour | 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

Friday

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

Napoleon and the Duke of Wellington The Life of the Duke of Wellington Part III is the last lecture in U3A Overberg’s six-part series that explores the careers, personalities and military strategies of Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of France, and Sir Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington. Both were born in the year 1796 and their military careers climaxed at the historic Battle of Waterloo in 1815. Napoleon spent his final years in exile on St Helena, whereas Wellington became Prime Minister of Britain. Catholic Church Hall | 10:00 Wine Down Friday Join Hermanus’s trendiest wine bar for their 2-for-1 special every Friday

afternoon. Buy a glass of any of their lifestyle wines, beers or bubblies (MCC), or a tapas dish of dates and bacon, and get the second one free. A great way to wind down your week and ease into the weekend! The Wine Glass, 2 Harbour Rd | 16:00 - 18:00 Gansbaai Wiele Fees A weekend feast of time trials for 4X4, MTB, quad bike and go-cart – enter a relay team for all four items or individually. There will also be a tug-ofwar competition, a potjiekos competition, a dance and spitbraai. Ideal for families, friends and corporate teams. The two day festival ends on Sunday 15 September and accommodation is available in the camp. Bookings for the time trials can be made online at www.quicket.co.za Strandkloof Park Campsite, near Gansbaai | 17:00 The Revival The Kega Group and Gareth James present Cat Stevens & Rodriguez – The Revival. When you hear the music of these legendary artists, you get a feeling of nostalgia. This tribute is designed to make you feel exactly that, featuring hits such as Wild World, Father and Son, and Moon Shadow by Cat Stevens, and Sugarman, I Wonder, and Rich Folks Hoax by Rodriguez, to mention but a few. Call 028 313 2137 to book a table. Backstage Café & Grill, 181 Main Rd, Hermanus | 20:00

Saturday

Hermanus parkrun Meet for the weekly 5 km timed walk or run, come rain or shine. Run for your own enjoyment at your own

pace. The route is dog friendly and children are most welcome. Camphill Road, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley | 08:00 Betty’s Bay parkrun Join this free weekly 5 km timed run (or walk) where it’s only you against the clock. The whole family is welcome. Grab a post-run coffee in the Red Disa restaurant with fellow parkrunners. Harold Porter Botanical Garden | 08:00 Market in the Garden Hunt for treasures at this peaceful market set among the shady trees of a beautiful garden. St Peter’s Church, Main Road, Hermanus | 09:00 – 13:00 Hermanus Country Market A favourite among the locals. Young, old, two-legged and four-legged family members are all welcome. You’ll find wholesome goodies, homemade crafts, local produce, beers and wine, speciality foods, coffee and live music. Next to Hermanus Cricket Field | 09:00 – 13:00

Die Markie Looking for koek? Vetkoek, pannekoek, soet koekies, sout koekies, lewer koekies? A peaceful place to while away Saturday mornings, glass of wine in hand, with Woefie lying at your feet? Olives, freshly shucked oysters and other nibbles made by real people? Served on real porcelain, using real cutlery, sipping wine from a real wine glass? Then you’ll want to hotfoot it across to Die Markie at Hermanuspietersfontein. Here safe parking is a doddle and life is easy. Hermanuspietersfontein Wine Cellar | 09:00 – 13:00

Stanford Saturday Morning Market Come and sample the artisanal delights on display, from home-made sheep and goats’ cheeses to cured meats, farm-fresh vegetables and deli delights to tantalise your taste buds! Stanford Hotel Stoep | 09:00 – 12:00 Gansbaai Farmers Market Specialising in organic, homemade and homegrown products such as fresh farm produce, oven-fresh bakes and pastries, local wines and craft beers, and indigenous plants and herbs. No plastic or polystyrene packaging; only eco-friendly wood, paper, glass and earthenware used to display goods. For enquiries, contact 028 384 1439 or doulene@gansbaaitourism.co.za Kapokblom Street, opposite Gansbaai Tourism | 09:00 – 14:00

Sunday

Hermanus History Society At this HHS Members Meeting, Dr Robin Lee will give a presentation on How to do Local History, explaining all the different aspects of local history research. His talk will be illustrated by reference to research carried out on several topics in Hermanus, including the Old Harbour, the historic hotels and holiday villas, the history of Voëlklip, natural resources such as water and fynbos, and some well-known local people. Visitors are welcome at a fee of R20 (members free). Catholic Church Hall | 15:30 (refreshments) for 16:00 (presentation) Mindful Mondays Join Nicholas and Ferdi, holistic health coaches who awaken inspiration from within, for a mindfulness-based movement and meditation session. For more information, contact 082 437 9776. BodyMind Studio, Sandbaai | 18:00 Hermanus Astronomy Centre At HAC’s monthly meeting, guest speaker Dr Pieter Kotze of SANSA presents A magnetic planet in the shadow of a variable star. Dr Kotze’s talk will be a repeat of his keynote address this month at ScopeX, the annual telescope and astronomy expo held in Gauteng. The title refers to Earth and the Sun and the influence on / interaction between the two bodies’ magnetic fields. For enquiries, contact 081 212 9481 or petermh@ hermanus.co.za Our Lady of Light Catholic Church, 21 Lord Roberts St, Hermanus | 19:00

Tuesday L2L Practice Walk Spring is here and so it is time for the first of the monthly Lighthouse 2 Lighthouse Practice Walks leading up to the main event in March 2020. The 22 km route (6 – 7 hours) will start at the Gateway Shopping Centre, taking the hikers up Rotary Way and through Fernkloof Nature Reserve to Grotto Beach, from where they’ll follow the coastal path back to Gateway. Everyone welcome. Meet at The Beanery, Gateway Centre | 07:15

Monday

Overberg Quilters Guild Quilters are welcome to join the guild at their meeting. For more information, contact Elize on 082 374 1533. De Wet Hall, Roos Street, Onrus | 09:00 for 09:30

Time for Beauty and Renewal Youthful Living through Beauty Without, Beauty Within, Beauty of Being with Dr Arien van der Merwe in collaboration with Antoinette of Onrus Health and Beauty. The cost is R150 pp. For enquiries and bookings, visit www.DrArien/Events or contact 012 362 2422 / 067 116 6111 or info@ DrArien.co.za 26 Whale Rock Estate, Westcliff | 09:30 for 10:00 Naval Disasters & Triumphs U3A Overberg presents The stranding of the SS Dunedin Star along the

Graze Farmer’s Market Reduce your carbon footprint and get your fresh veggies – always seasonal, always fresh. Stay for coffee and breakfast. For more info, call Tabby & Alex on 076 243 1930. Graze Slow Food Café, Stanford | 09:00 – 12:00 Home Industries Market Get your fresh micro-greens, home-processed and home-baked goodies at this family- and pet-friendly market, every Wednesday. New vendors are welcome. Contact Lani on 082 679 7819 or visit www.afdaksrivier.co.za Café Tango & Afdaksrivier Nursery | 09:30 – 12:30

Thursday

Coastal Clean-up The BirdLife Overberg CleanMarine coastal clean-up forms part of the International Coastal Clean-up and Recycling Week 2019 and will take place at the Klein River estuary mouth, in collaboration with the Oceans Conservancy, Plastics SA and the People n Planet campaign of Pick n Pay. Please support this effort to combat plastic pollution along our coastline.

Whale Coast Conservation AGM The business of the AGM will be concluded in 30 minutes, followed by a presentation on the remarkable life of Marjorie Courtenay-Latimer, one of SA’s most distinguished female scientists, by guest speaker Mike Bruton. Best-known for her role in the discovery of the Coelacanth in 1938, you’ll learn much more about Marjorie’s colourful life as an environmental crusader and curator of her beloved East London Museum from Mike Bruton, who first met Marjorie, and the most famous fish in the world, as a budding young naturalist. He studied ichthyology at Rhodes University and served as director of the JLB Smith Institute of Ichthyology, before being appointed as the Education Director at the Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town and starting the Cape Town Science Centre. Mike remained in contact with Marjorie throughout his career and recently published his autobiography, When I was a Fish – Tales of an Ichthyologist. Don’t miss out on this fascinating talk! The Green House, R43 Vermont | 17:30

Friday

Civvio Vine to Valley Trail Run Ignite your passion for the great outdoors and discover your inner trail runner. This month’s V2V Trail Run Series will be hosted by Sumaridge Estate Wines, offering a scenic 5 km and a 10 km route among the estate’s vineyards. The cost is R120 for adults, R70 for kids 10 – 18 years, and free for kids U10. Your entry includes a medal for your madness and there are also loads of prizes up for grabs. Tickets are available at www.quicket.co.za Sumaridge Wine Estate, Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley | 08:00 – 13:00

Coastal Clean-up This BirdLife Overberg CleanMarine coastal clean-up forms part of the International Coastal Clean-up and Recycling Week 2019 and will take place at the Hoek van de Berg Nature Reserve. Bags, gloves and refreshments will be provided. Contact

ment, stalls, a kaskar race, tyre flip, kiddies’ entertainment, spinning, fynbos expo, Mr & Miss Fynbossie, delicious food, craft beer and local wines with a generous portion of country hospitality. There will be something for everyone at the two venues: the harbour in the heart of Gansbaai and Lomond Wine Estate in the beautiful valley. For all the information, visit Funky Fynbos Festival on Facebook or contact Doulene Els on 028 384 1439, 082 841 1670 or doulene@gansbaaitourism.co.za Gansbaai Harbour & Lomond Wine Estate | Sat 21 & Sun 22 Sep, from 08:00

exhibit at the Chelsea Flower Show was put together from the designer Leon Kluge. Attend talks on many interesting fynbos-related topics, make a Tussie Mussie posy, create your own Kokedama, interact with the owls and raptors and watch the snake handling skills of experts. Children can make their own creations from natural materials to take home with them while you shop for interesting and unique products. Bunches of cut flowers will be on sale and indigenous fynbos garden plants can be purchased at discount prices. Relax with a glass of wine, home-baked treats, tea, coffee, light lunches or finger food on the move. The entrance fee for adults is R25 and children U12 or in school uniform enter free. Senior Citizens special on Monday 23 September at only R10. Tickets can be booked on www.quicket.co.za or purchased at the gate. Fernkloof Nature Reserve | Sat 21 – Tues 24 Sep, daily from 09:00

Sunday

Sundowners & Pizza Party Kick off a jam-packed Funky Fynbos Weekend by enjoying mouth-watering pizzas and a glass of wine as the sun sets over the picturesque Lomond dam. There is lots of space for the young ones to run around and a jumping castle to keep them entertained. You can also register here for Saturday’s Funky Lomond Dirt Fondo and Funky Lomond Trail Run events. For enquiries, contact 082 908 0099 or info@lomond.co.za Lomond Wine Estate | 15:00 – 19:00

Saturday

Elaine on 082 455 8402 or mwjasser@ mweb.co.za Meet in parking area at Onrus Trading Post | 07:30

SATURDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 3 – 7 pm The Rivertones Live South Africa’s most loved Reggae band, The Rivertones will be performing live at Hermanus Brewery. Lead vocalist, Roland Geoffrey Nair and his band provide laid-back entertainment with their upbeat, skanking, joyful, eclectic old-school reggae music and message of ‘one love’. Contact 028 316 4626 or info@hermanus.beer to book a table. Hermanus Brewery, Hemel-enAarde Village | 15:00 – 17:00 Funky Fynbos Festival The annual Funky Fynbos Festival over the weekend of 21 – 22 September offers adventure sports, MTB and trail runs, a canoe race, live entertain-

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Heritage Day Braai Listen to live music, feast on braai platters, enjoy delicious wine and let the kids play a round of Pirate Adventure Golf or enjoy fun courtyard games whilst you relax. It’s the perfect way for the whole family to celebrate Heritage Day on the edge of the scenic Botrivier Lagoon. The braai platters at R600 serve four persons and include spatchcock chicken, beef short rib, corn on the cob, toasted cheese and smoked tomato on ciabatta, potato salad, green salad, coleslaw, and milk tart cheesecake, lemon koeksisters and gooseberry ice cream for dessert. Booking is essential on 087 357 0637 or info@ benguelacove.co.za Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate | 11:00

Hermanus Flower Festival Expect to see wonderful arrangements of fynbos flowers and around 400 labelled specimens in bloom. Hear how the gold award-winning SA

OAK Piano Recital Overstrand Arts/Kunste presents the talented young pianist, Jan Hugo, currently living in Europe with his opera singer wife, Clara. South African-born Jan Hugo moved to Italy at the age of 13 to study music under the baton of maestro Francesco Cipolletta in Modena. He continued his studies in Imola and has performed in several major concert halls throughout Europe. Tickets are R150 for non-members and R110 for members, available from the Hermanus Tourism Bureau (Tel: 028 312 2629). For enquiries, contact René on 082 940 4238. Municipal Auditorium | 15:30 SEE MORE ONLINE www.thevillagenews.co.za @thevillagenews

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Bags, gloves and refreshments will be provided. Contact Anton on 082 550 3347 or birding@overberg.co.za Meet in parking area at Dutchies on Grotto Beach | 08:00.

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Skeleton Coast by RAdm Bernhard Teuteberg, former Chief Director of Maritime Strategy. On 9 November 1942, SS Dunedin Star sailed from Liverpool, bound for Aden, with ammunition for the British 8th Army in the Middle East. During the night of 29 November, the ship struck an underwater object off the Skeleton Coast and stranded shortly thereafter. Due to the remoteness of the area, a significant effort was made by the South African Government to recover the crew and passengers. This is the story of the rescue operation that followed the stranding. Catholic Church Hall | 10:00

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11 September 2019

Our wine valley puts a spring in your step Writer Hedda Mittner

visit to Hermanus is simply not complete without heading up the valley to experience the Hemel-en-Aarde region. As residents, most of us have taken visitors to our award-winning wine estates, many of which have thriving tasting venues that not only offer wine tastings, but also innovative food and wine pairings, platters and picnics. Hemel-en-Aarde also boasts several restaurants that serve excellent food in idyllic settings with enchanting views, and spectacular function venues that have turned the valley into a sought-after destination for special celebrations, especially weddings.

There is no better time to explore our valley than spring, when the advent of warmer weather is heralded by the delicate budding of vines and the explosion of colour as many fynbos species start to bloom. Bona Dea Private Estate, hailed as one of the most romantic and dramatic locations in South Africa, is a unique wedding and function venue situated on the mountain slopes, with breathtaking views of the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. Framed by the beautiful scenery that provides the ultimate backdrop for any celebration or corporate event (a photographer’s dream!), the Bona Dea experience is augmented by professional and personalised service excellence. “Bona Dea is a venue for all occasions,” says General Manager, Rina de Wet. “Our events team will customise your special occasion to create a delightfully different and exclusive experience

– from executive functions and team-building weekends to engagements, weddings and honeymoons, and from family reunions or special birthday celebrations to a luxury country escape with a handful of close friends.” The estate offers a range of facilities and services on site, including a stately Manor House with luxurious reception rooms, a magical ballroom with glittering fairy lights ceiling, an indoor chapel, fully-equipped kitchen, flowers, and furniture and décor hire. There is also the option of renting the spectacular Mountain Villa, a self-catering holiday villa with five beautifully decorated suites, opulent living spaces with expansive patios, a pool, jacuzzi and steam room. For more information, contact 028 050 0370 or office@bonadea.co.za or visit www.bonadea.co.za A little further up the valley you’ll find Sumaridge Estate Wines, a picture-perfect wine estate where the cellar and tasting venue are gracefully set among manicured lawns overlooking a private dam. British owners, Simon and Holly Bellingham-Turner, are based in Surrey but have made Hermanus their second home. Both are firm supporters of the local art community and the tasting room hosts different art exhibitions during the year. The view from the tasting room balcony stretches across the valley, from the imposing mountains and hectares of thriving vineyards all the way to the Atlantic Ocean. From this vantage point, visitors can enjoy a tasting of the estate’s award-winning and distinctively elegant wines – they produce an extensive range that includes an excellent Methode Cap Classique, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Pinotage,

Rosé and some highly-acclaimed blends – accompanied by a selection of delicious platters prepared from local, seasonal produce. On sunny days visitors are welcome to enjoy their wine and platters outside in the shade of a romantic willow tree next to the dam, while the children run around on the lawn and play on the jungle gym. During the summer months Sumaridge often hosts special events and outdoor concerts that are not to be missed. Contact the Sumaridge tasting room on 028 312 1097 for more information or visit www.sumaridge.co.za. When I have visitors to entertain I am often in a quandary as to where to take them, especially if time is limited, because the Hemel-en-Aarde region offers so much that I’m literally spoilt for choice. Fortunately, whenever my relatives from Austria visit, they make it very easy for me as Spookfontein Restaurant is usually at the top of their wish list. Ever since our first visit almost three years ago, they have wanted to go back time and time again. And who can blame them? Together we have spent many a laid-back and indulgent meal in the delightful restaurant adjacent to the wine cellar on the Spookfontein farm. The natural materials, curved lines and circular shapes of architect DJ Carr’s design are in perfect harmony with the scenic surroundings and the mesmerising views. The atmosphere is super-chilled, the service friendly and welcoming, the food beautifully prepared and the wine top notch. “There is a different vibe up here on this beautiful farm,” says restaurant manager and co-owner Vaughan van Blerk. “It’s a peaceful and relaxing environment – a place where people

can get away from it all and unwind.” In charge of the kitchen is talented chef, Charl du Preez, who trained at Warwick’s Chef School and started his career in Hermanus before gaining valuable experience as a private chef in Spain and at the five-star Bushman’s Kloof Wilderness and Wellness Retreat in the Cederberg Mountains. He returned to Hermanus to join Vaughan when he took over Spookfontein Restaurant at the end of 2016. The menu is small, but varied, and the dishes have been carefully selected to reflect Spookfontein’s creative and rather quirky take on rustic country food. The wine list offers a selection of great local wines, including those from the estate, which are also available for tasting and purchase. You’ll find more details at www.spookfontein.co.za. Call 073 067 7936 to make a booking. If buying wine is your main objective and you don’t have the time to meander up the valley and visit all the wine estates, look no further than Hermanus’s iconic wine shop, the Wine Village, situated at Hemel-en-Aarde Village, the gateway to the Hermanus Wine Route. Here you’ll find one of the largest collections of South African wine under one roof. Wine Village opened its doors 21 years ago with wines from 19 producers and has since grown to represent 260 South African wine producers, with more than 2 600 wines, gins, brandies and other wine-related products on their shelves. The layout of the store, which you are encouraged to explore with tasting glass in hand, is whites on one side, reds on the other, in two very spacious ‘wine libraries’.

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11 September 2019 Owner Paul du Toit is a natural teacher with a passion for the industry, so don’t expect to simply walk in and buy wine. No, you walk in and you have an experience, from the warm welcome of every member of staff to the invitation to taste the day’s selection of fine South African wines. The Wine Village team believes that every wine has a story and they delight in sharing these stories with their customers, teaching them about wine, giving them the opportunity to try something new and different, and making sure everyone leaves the shop with a smile and a wish to return. It is little wonder that most visitors to the shop turn into lifelong wine friends. From 28 – 29 September, Wine Village will be hosting the 20th annual Wine & Food festival at Curro Hermanus. Although a wine festival at heart (with gins, brandies and craft beers sharing the limelight), this year's edition will include a whole new line-up of events and activities for the whole family, including an extended spread of food vendors and food trucks, a sushi and oyster jukebox lounge, a pop-up MCC and cake bar, live music concerts, and a sensory play park for kids with gaming, rides and a petting zoo. Tickets are R150 pp (free entry for U18s) and include a 350 ml crystal wine glass, wine tasting, access to all festival arenas and pop-up areas, and entry to the live music and concerts. Contact Wine Village on 028 316 3988 for more information or visit www.winevillage.co.za. Wine Village is not the only attraction of Hemelen-Aarde Village. Here you will also find two other wineries – Whalehaven and Hermanuspietersfontein – as well as the Hermanus Brewery, and a family restaurant called EAT. Owned by JF van der Westhuizen (he was christened Jan-Frederik but everyone just calls him JF), EAT does not offer fine dining but rather focuses on what JF calls “wholesome, unpretentious, bistro-style food at affordable prices”. Since taking over the restaurant earlier this year, JF has added comfort

food specials to the menu such as waterblommetjie bredie, oxtail, lamb shank and a curry bunny chow. JF grew up in small towns all over the country – from Hoopstad and Ficksburg in the Free State to Warmbaths (now Bela-Bela) in Limpopo and Ventersdorp in the North West Province – and has made his way down to Hermanus via several detours. Trained at the Meerendal Hospitality Academy in Durbanville, where he studied under one of the country’s top chefs, David Higgs, JF went on to work at several establishments in the Cape Winelands, at the Moolmanshoek Private Game Reserve near Ficksburg, and at a five-star hotel in Dubai. He always nurtured the dream of having his own restaurant, says JF, who now has the opportunity to treat diners to his own, unique style of cooking. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and offers a delicious buffet on Sundays. To book, call 028 316 2348.

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There is no shortage of romantic venues in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, such as Bona Dea (above) and Sumaridge (below).

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The Marine launches inaugural Whale Week

he Marine Hotel in Hermanus is set to launch the first of a new annual series of events that celebrate the Southern Right whales’ yearly pilgrimage to the waters of Walker Bay. ‘Whale Week’ will run from Monday 23 to Saturday 28 September, offering daily events that include talks, a movie screening and an exhibition that will be open to members of the public. Bookings are essential as there is limited space available for all of the events. The Marine Hotel is one of South Africa’s most spectacular seaside hotels and is one of three prestigious hotels forming part of The Liz McGrath Collection. Located on Hermanus’s famous Cliff Path with breathtaking views, this five-star luxury hotel is the ultimate location for whale watching during whale season – often directly from the comfort of the seaview bedrooms. The Whale Week’s activities will be officially launched by the Hermanus Whale Crier, Thembinkosi 'Bravo' Sabazile, and the Executive Mayor of Overstrand, Dudley Coetzee, who will cut the ribbon on the hotel’s new Whale Bell, which whale-watchers can sound to alert others to a sighting. Two of the events will feature a special Mini High Tea which includes a selection of finger sandwiches and sweet treats such as mini strawberry lamingtons, carrot cupcakes, fruit pavlova scones, chocolate brownie squares and Turkish delight. Bookings for the Mini High Tea and all other food and beverage offers are essential. The Sun Lounge Bar at The Marine is having a Hendricks and Wixworth Gintails special running for the entire Whale Season, including Whale Week. The festivities will culminate in a pop-up fine dining experience prepared by Greenhouse restaurant, currently ranked sixth best restaurant in South Africa. The dinner will showcase the sensational talents of Chef Farrel Hirsch, who will be in Hermanus for one night only. Hirsch is based at Greenhouse, located at the Cellars-Hohenort Hotel in Constantia. The Marine is sponsoring a Whale Festival Eco-Marine Tent during the upcoming Whale Festival (27 – 29 September) and two of the events happening during Whale Week at The Marine are featured on the 2019 Whale Festival calendar. Whale Week programme:

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Monday 23 September – The Whale Crier Talk A presentation by the official Whale Crier of Hermanus, who will also demonstrate how to blow a kelp horn, used to alert festivalgoers to whale sightings. The Pavilion at The Marine, 15:00 Complimentary. Tea and scones available at R50 pp. Monday 23 September - Whale Bell Ribbon Cutting The Mayor of the Overstrand cuts the ribbon to launch the Whale Bell and officially launches Whale Week. 16:00 Outside The Sun Lounge at The Marine, on the greens in front of the hotel Complimentary. No booking required. Tuesday 24 September – Talk by Marine Biologist, Dr Els Vermeulen Els Vermeulen will talk about marine life, conservation and the ‘Adopt a Whale’ programme. 15:00 The Pavilion at The Marine Complimentary but booking essential. Mini High Tea available for R100 pp.

Wednesday 25 September - Free Divers Keri Muller, Helen Walne & Lisa Beasley Talk and Exhibition A discussion between three free divers about their love for the ocean and an exhibition of their underwater photography. 15:00 The Pavilion at The Marine Complimentary but booking essential. Canapés and Creation wines will be served after the talk at R 95 pp. Thursday 26 September - Mini High Tea 16:00 – 18:00 The Pavilion at The Marine Mini High Tea at R100 pp includes a complimentary G&T by Hendricks Gin. Booking essential. Friday 27 September - Screening of Tidal Documentary 18:30 Pool Courtyard & Terrace Room Complimentary but booking essential. Canapés and Creation wines will be served after the screening at R95 pp. Saturday 28 September - Greenhouse popup restaurant with Chef Farrel Hirsch The award-winning Greenhouse restaurant at Cellars-Hohenort in Constantia will be hosting a pop-up at The Marine with a tasting menu paired with premium wines from Creation, Bouchard Finlayson and Hamilton Russell Vineyards. 18:30 The Pavilion at The Marine R975 pp. Booking essential. Each guest will receive a Molton Brown gift. To book for any or all the above events, please contact bookings@themarine.co.za or call 028 313 1000.

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Airbnb responds to proposed SA Tourism Amendment Bill By Stuart Cohen CabinCare Property Management & Project Specialists

s an information junkie who probably spends too much time researching information on various topics, I stumbled across a 22 page letter dated 10 June 2019, sent by Airbnb’s Regional Policy and Campaign Lead for Europe, Middle East and Africa to the Director General of the Ministry of Tourism, on the hot topic of proposed regulations around shortterm rentals. This appears to be a fairly well-hidden communication which is critical to our understanding of the various viewpoints on the matter. The letter is focused on the Tourism Amendment Bill which proposes changes to the Tourism Act, #3 of 2014 that will impact the core services provided by hosts on the Airbnb platform and is a comprehensive commentary of Airbnb’s view. Having already worked with more than 500 governments around the world

on measures to help hosts share their homes and follow the rules, Airbnb welcomed the opportunity to do the same in South Africa. They made no bones raising serious concerns as to the current wording of the draft Bill and its significant potential for unfairness and for disadvantaging a large part of the South African population. Their view is that a collaborative economy increases consumer choice and helps thousands of regular people to make a little extra income to help make ends meet. By providing a clear regulatory framework – highlighting regulatory best practices and removing unnecessary and unjustified barriers to entry as well as growth – they view South Africa as a potential leader in this space that could harness the tremendous economic, social and environmental benefits of the collaborative economy and spread its benefits fairly to all residents, regardless of background and race. Airbnb made one thing very clear: while they support the fair and proportionate regulation of home-sharing and experiences, regulations must be designed in a way that are unbiased

and appropriate to the type of activity that is being regulated. Not to mention that the regulations must open doors instead of closing them to more citizens. Their concern around the current wording of the Draft Bill, in conjunction with a number of public-facing comments made by the Ministry, is that the Ministry is considering regulations that are based on several misunderstandings of home-sharing and experiences, and their significant contribution to South Africa. In Airbnb’s opinion, the current wording of the Bill can introduce fundamentally unfair approaches which may disadvantage residents who are currently benefiting from platforms like Airbnb and making a difference to their neighbourhoods. An example of this is the definition of “short-term home rentals” which is very broad, with no clear explanation of what constitutes a “temporary basis” or to which specific short-term home rentals it applies. Furthermore, it provides for the Minister to introduce “thresholds” with re-

spect to all short-term rentals without making a distinction between different categories of activity or without determining to what those thresholds will apply. This will create uncertainty for the host community and could result in measures that are disproportionate and not related to local realities and challenges. Airbnb clearly states that it supports policies that enable innovation in authentic and healthy tourism that brings travel to the forefront of the economy. They promote fair and equitable regulation which supports the right of home-sharers and experience hosts to continue welcoming guests from all over the world, benefiting their local communities as well as the South African economy. A key point in their communication is that regulation should be fair and equitable on a model that one size does not fit all. In the same way that a small bed & breakfast does not follow the same regulation as a hotel, so homesharing cannot be subjected to the same regulation as a bed & breakfast. Determining what should apply to all and what should apply only to certain

categories encourages fair treatment of the different realities and diversity in the market. Regulation should thus depend on the type of activity rather than the platform on which the service is listed. Airbnb cautioned against approaches that disregard the very real and already thriving home-sharing and experiences community. This would be detrimental to the destination as South Africans have really embraced this opportunity and millions of guests have experienced the vibrant reality of South Africa beyond the picture that is traditionally presented to tourists, and keep returning for more. Whether the Ministry of Tourism will in any way take the contents of the letter seriously remains to be seen and we can only be hopeful that Airbnb’s experiences worldwide will bring a sense of sanity to the minds of those proposing these Bill amendments. The full content of the letter is downloadable at: www.airbnbcitizen.com/wp-content/ uploads/2019/06/Airbnb_NDTconsultation_June2019.pdf

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The intimate secrets of menopause By Dr Michelle Emett Refine Clinic Hermanus

r Emett, you have saved me, I thought I could never have relations with my husband again after menopause. Now I feel like a new woman.” These words, spoken by a patient of mine, are music to my ears. The patient was already on hormone replacement treatment, but still struggling and went on to using Human Growth Factor intravaginally. Within days she felt “alive again” and said she was experiencing sensations she hadn’t felt for years. Menopause and perimenopause can be a harrowing time for women. Our mothers never really spoke of menopause, or struggling with change of life and yet, on a daily basis, I have patients spilling the beans on their personal battle with fluctuations in hormone levels at this time of their lives. There are three main hormones responsible for maintaining our sexual functioning: progesterone, oestrogen and testosterone. The symptoms which drive most women to a doctor are hot flushes. Women also report insomnia, irritability, anxiety and a

dramatic change in their weight, including the sudden gain of stubborn fat around the abdominal girth. These latter symptoms are associated with low progesterone and are easily remedied with a natural progesterone cream, or capsule taken at bedtime. Progesterone replacement gives a patient a wonderful sense of wellbeing, relaxation and deep sleep.

minish, but there are many vitamins and minerals which are important to check at this time. Taking magnesium at night will help with cramps and insomnia. Vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin, which is so important in bone density, is often lacking and we replace this in the perimenopause, sometimes as much as 5000iu per day.

Lower levels of testosterone in women can result in excess skin elasticity, loss of clitoral and nipple sensitivity, bone loss, loss of libido, muscle wasting, cellulite, indecisiveness and varicose veins. A natural testosterone cream applied on the inside of the labia, remedies many of these symptoms. It also does wonders for relationships!

Omegas are also important for brain functioning. It is important around this time, or in fact any time, that we find a good functional medicine doctor to keep our body and mind in a state of wellness. The doctor will advise on which supplements you need to optimise your health, so that you sail through menopause and the golden decades beyond. Anti-ageing medicine has come so far and we are blessed with wonderful anti-ageing and wellness doctors in Hermanus.

Every woman knows about oestrogen, which declines with age. However, due to all the hormones in the meat we eat, and exposure to plastics and other oestrogen-like molecules, our bodies are often in an “oestrogen dominant” state. This puts one at risk of breast cancer. So it is very important that your doctor tests your oestrogen levels before putting you on oestrogen replacement. Oestrogen deficiency manifests in hair loss,

droopy breasts, facial hair, memory loss, brain fogginess, extreme fatigue, low libido, vaginal dryness and even depression. One must also remember that it is not only the hormones which di-

But it is not only about replacing hormones. Aesthetic medicine has discovered wonderful procedures to enhance sexual function and nip and tuck down below. This includes intravaginal laser, filler, human growth factor, and platelets. And yes, your urogynaecologist can administer Botox into the bladder to cure incontinence,

which worsens in menopause due to a loss of elasticity and collagen. A host of therapeutic procedures, including carboxytherapy and tripolar, will also stimulate sensation, tightening and vaginal lubrication. Working with women every day, Lindi and I became aware that there is a huge need for a women’s sexual health workshop. Women are shy to ask for help and there are so many new and exciting concepts in this rapidly evolving field. So we will be celebrating intimacy and women on 17 September, at the beautiful Hermanus Golf Course. Please join us for a morning workshop which promises to be fun, uplifting and educational. We are so excited to introduce Dr Duncan Carmichael, a renowned functional medicine doctor, who speaks around the world (including at the Monaco World Congress) on the subject of Hormones, Gynae-aesthetic Concepts (which I will present) and Sexual Health in the 21st Century by Dr Heather Blaylock, a qualified sexual health doctor who studied the subject in Lisbon. We would love you to join us. Seats are limited, so book today!

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Eight senior dancers from Marina’s Dance Education Centre in Hermanus attended the Dans in Jou Taal season four finals in Pretoria on Friday 26 August. They performed a piece called Dans in die reën and were the winners of the ballet category. Well done ladies!

LEFT: Alianna Isaacs from Generation Schools Hermanus took part in the modern dance division of the Cape Town Eisteddfod finals in Sea Point on Friday. They were five finalists that made it to the finals and she took first place. Well done!

Curro Hermanus Primary School held a concert on Thursday 15 and Friday 16 August. The cast of the Pirates of the CurryBean entertained the audience with exceptional acting and lots of singing and pirate humour. Curro would like to thank each and every learner and teacher who worked so hard to make this concert a huge success, as well as a big thank you to the wonderful parents for supporting them. PHOTO: Tolkien Media

Nine learners from Hermanus High School participated in the provincial final of the 'Sanlam WOW Spelfees' at Stellenbosch University last week. The purpose of the event is to emphasise and promote the importance of language and literacy. The competition is in Afrikaans Home Language, English First Additional Language and isiXhosa. Marli Snyman (Grade 8) finished third in the National Final – an excellent achievement in a competition of a very high provincial standard. The other participants were Kaylia Smithers, Kimberlyn Seconna and Zoë Eyberg (Grade 10), Chanté Roux, Fébè Mao Cheia and JayAndra Pieters (Grade 9), and JonaMarli Snyman line Felix and Phillip Viljoen (Grade 8).

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Squash Club dominates at League Finals Writer Jonathan Just

quash is a sport that has been growing exponentially in Hermanus. Indicative of this is the recent performance of the Hermanus Squash Club (HSC), which entered four teams in the Overberg Squash League, with three out of the four qualifying for the finals that were played in Hermanus on Thursday 5 September.

The two second league teams, captained by Rudi Sparkham and Shaun Smith, had a more closely contested season. They faced stiff competition from their Bredasdorp, Swellendam, and Bonnievale oppositions, with some of the away fixtures in particular stretching them to their limit. Rudi’s team, however, had enough to secure their place in the finals against a determined Swellendam.

Fielding two sides in the second league and two in the first league, Hermanus had the most players competing in the Overberg, showing not only our depth, but also our dominance.

With the visitors starting strong, taking the first match 3 – 0, Hermanus was able to come back convincingly and clinch the next two matches. Rudi ‘Sparkie’ Sparkham did the necessary to lead his boys to a one-point win in the end.

The first league teams, captained by Neethling Naudé and Jonathan Just, played against sides from Caledon, Swellendam and Bredasdorp, going undefeated against these clubs. With just a few points separating them before their final encounter last Thursday, it came down to a crucial 3 – 0 victory for Jonathan Just, over number 1 counterpart, Luka Jasprica, which sealed it for Jonathan’s team, the Hermanus Chargers.

It has been pleasing to see the number of junior players who competed in the two first league teams this year. They are Luka Jasprica (Curro Hermanus), and Gareth Schoonrad, Rigardt van Wyk and Eduan Naudé from Hermanus High School. They were tested against opposition often times much older than them, but played with great maturity and won most of their matches. Well done, boys!

Hermanus has truly become the hub of squash in the Overberg. We encourage everyone, male or female, to make use of the incredible facility that we have at Hermanus Squash Club. Junior or senior, it’s the most fun (and toughest workout) you’ll have among four walls! On behalf of the Hermanus Squash Club Committee, we want to thank all who played in the League (throughout the winter!) and congratulations to all the prize winners. May we continue to take squash in Hermanus to new heights. The public is encouraged to come and watch the inaugural Hermanus Classic Doubles Tournament taking place at Hermanus Squash Club from 11 – 13 October 2019. It will be our first major fundraiser as a club and any support is greatly appreciated. For any queries, kindly contact Dave Sawtelle on 082 569 7924 or email info@saxonlodge.com Jonathan Just, crowned the best player in the Overberg, with League Coordinator, Leon Binneman.

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Local boxing club rakes in awards T

he Overstrand Whale Boxing Club (OWBC) has impressed the local community once again as they continue to bring home gold and silver. The club’s members participated in a number of competitions throughout August, with these young boxers proving that they are only getting better and better. In Swellendam on 27 July, Siphamandla Damesi won the Newcomer of the Year Overberg Sport Council award. Siphamandla has won almost nothing but gold medals and trophies since 2018 and the club is hoping he will be chosen for the South African team for 2020. On 10 August, 14 boxers from the club went to the University of the Western Cape (UWC) for a Women's Month celebration boxing tournament. They faced boxers from all over Cape Town and took home nine gold

and five silver medals. Akhule Mgoqi (16) was also named the Overall Best Boxer and received a trophy. A week later on 17 August the club took seven boxers to Dunoon to face clubs from The Cape Metro area. The club came out on top, with all of the boxers winning gold medals. The OWBC ended off the month of August with the Provincial Championships for cadets (12 – 14 years) and juniors (15 – 16 years) held in Mossel Bay, where various clubs from the West Coast, Cape Metro, Cape Winelands, Eden and the Overberg competed. The OWBC is the only boxing club in the Overberg and 8 of their 12 boxers that competed won gold, while three won silver and one bronze. The fact that OWBC won eight gold medals is an incredible achievement. The winning region consisted of

over 20 clubs and won nine gold medals overall. Twelve-year-old Thando Zongezile from OWBC was also named the best boxer in his age group (12 – 14) and received a trophy and voucher. OWBC's next competition will take place on 24 September in Limpopo, where eight of the club’s boxers will be competing. Catering and accommodation for the boxers are covered but the club is still looking for funds for transport, as well as accommodation and catering for the club's coach, Mzi Damesi. The club will also likely have training camps before that competition, which will also require funding. If you would like to get involved and make a donation, or become a sponsor, please contact Michelle (OWBC admin and finance) at overstrandboxing@gmail.com.

ABOVE: Akhule Mgoqi won gold as well as Best Boxer overall at UWC.

Hermanus Hockey Club played against Bellville on the AstroTurf behind the Hermanus Sports Club on Saturday 7 September. They drew 4-4, putting Hermanus Hockey Club in second place in the M4 (Men's 4) Outdoor Hockey League (Western Province Hockey Union). Nichol Parr (right) attempts to steal the ball from a Bellville player. PHOTO: Taylum Meyer

OVERSTRAND MUNICIPALITY ERVEN 239 & 241, HERMANUS: APPLICATION FOR SUBDIVISION, REZONING, CONSOLIDATION AND CLOSURE OF PUBLIC PLACE: PLANACTIVE TOWN- AND REGIONAL PLANNERS ON BEHALF OF DJ JORDAAN

MUNISIPALITEIT OVERSTRAND ERWE 239 & 241, HERMANUS: AANSOEK OM ONDERVERDELING, HERSONERING, KONSOLIDASIE EN SLUITING VAN PUBLIEKE PLEK: PLANACTIVE STADS- EN STREEKBEPLANNERS NAMENS DJ JORDAAN

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 47 of the Overstrand Municipality By-Law on Municipal Land Use Planning, 2015 (By-Law) that the following applications, applicable to Erven 239 & 241, Hermanus have been received:

Kennis geskied hiermee ingevolge Artikel 47 van die Overstrand Munisipaliteit, Verordening op Munisipale Grondgebruikbeplanning, 2015 (Verordening) dat die volgende aansoeke, van toepassing op Erwe 239 & 241, Hermanus ontvang is:

Subdivision of Erf 241, Hermanus in terms of Section 16(2)(d) of the By- law in two portions, namely a Remainder and Portion A (+ 256m²);

Onderverdeling van Erf 241, Hermanus ingevolge Artikel 16(2)(d) van die Verordening in twee gedeeltes, naamlik 'n Restant en Gedeelte A (+256m ²);

Rezoning of Portion A in terms of Section 16(2)(a) of the By-law, from Transport Zone 2 to Residential Zone 1;

Hersonering van Gedeelte A ingevolge Artikel 16(2)(a) van die Verordening, vanaf Vervoersone 2 na Residensiële Sone 1;

Partial closure of a public place (Portion A) in terms of Section 16(2)(n) of the By-law; and

Gedeeltelike sluiting van 'n openbare plek (Gedeelte A) ingevolge Artikel 16(2)(n) van die Verordening; en

Consolidation of Portion A with Erf 239, Hermanus in terms of Section 16(2)(e) of the By Law.

Konsolidasie van Gedeelte A met Erf 239, Hermanus ingevolge Artikel 16(2)(e) van die Verordening.

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

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

Any written comments must be submitted in accordance with the provisions of Sections 51 and 52 of the By-law and reach the Municipality (16 Paterson Street, Hermanus / (f) 028 313 2093 / (e) alida@overstrand.gov.za) on or before Friday, 18 October 2019, quoting your name, address, contact details, interest in the application, and reasons for comment. Telephonic enquiries can be made to the Town Planner, Mr. H Boshoff at 028 313 8900. The Municipality may refuse to accept comments received after the closing date. Any person who cannot read or write may visit the Town Planning Department where a municipal official will assist them to formalize their comment.

Enige skriftelike kommentaar moet in ooreenstemming met die bepalings van Artikels 51 en 52 van die Verordening by die Munisipaliteit (Patersonstraat 16, Hermanus / (f) 028 313 2093 / (e) alida@overstrand.gov.za) ingedien word voor of op Vrydag, 18 Oktober 2019, met u naam, adres, kontakbesonderhede, belang in die aansoek en redes vir kommentaar. Telefoniese navrae kan gerig word aan die Stadsbeplanner, Mnr. H. Boshoff by 028 313 8900. Die Munisipaliteit mag weier om kommentare te aanvaar na die sluitingsdatum. Enige persoon wat nie kan lees of skryf nie kan die Departement Stadsbeplanning besoek waar hul deur ‘n munisipale amptenaar bygestaan sal word ten einde hul kommentaar te formuleer.

Municipal Manager, Overstrand Municipality, P.O. Box 20, HERMANUS, 7200 Municipal Notice No: 116/2019 11 September 2019

Munisipale Bestuurder, Overstrand Munisipaliteit, Posbus 20, HERMANUS, 7200 Munisipale Kennisgewings nr: 116/2019 11 September 2019

Luke Kavanagh a Grade 8 learner at Curro Hermanus, participated in the WP XCM #4 Fedhealth MTB Race at Boschendal on Sunday. He finished 2nd in the 30 km race,making him the overall winner of the Western Province Marathon Championships. This fantastic achievement has secured him his WP colours. Hard work and perseverance pays off!

UMASIPALA WASE-OVERSTRAND IZIZA EZINGU-ERVEN 239 & 241, EHERMANUS: ISICELO SOKWAHLULAHLULA, UKUCANDA KWAKHONA, UKUHLANGANISA NOKUVALA KWENDAWO ESETYENZISWA NGUWONKEWONKE: NGABAKWAPLAN ACTIVE TOWNNABACWANGCISA NGENGINGQI EGAMENI LABAKWADJ JORDAAN Kukhutshwe isaziso esingemiba yeSolotya lama47 oMthethwana kaMasipala waseOverstrand ngeZicwangciso Zokusetyenziswa koMhlaba kaMasipala ku2015 (uMthethwana) ezihambelana nezi zicelo zilandelayo nezisebenza kwiziza ezaziwa ngokuba nguErven 239 & 241, Hermanus ngokwesaziso esithe safunyanwa: 1.

Ukwahlulwahlulwa kweisa esinguErf 241, Hermanus ngokwemiba yeSolotya le16(2)(d) oMthethwana weenxalenye ezimbini, ezaziwa ngokuba yiNtsalela(Remainder) neNxalenye A[Portion A (+ 256m²)];

Ukucanda kwakhona ngokwezoni iNxalenye enguPortion A ngokwemiba yeSolotya le16(2)(a) ngokoMthethwana, ukusuka kwiZoni 2 yezothutho(Transport Zone 2) ukuya kwiZowuni Yokuhlala Abantu (Residential Zone 1;

Ukuvalwa kwenxalenye yendawo esetyenziswa nguwonkewonke (Inxalenye A) ngokwemiba yeSolotya le16(2)(n) loMthethwana; noku

Hlanganiswa kwesiza esiYinxalenye A kunye nesiza esinguErf 239, eHermanus ngokwemiba yeSolotya 16(2)(e) laloMthethwana Ukwahlulwa ngokwemiba yeSolotya le16.(2)(b) loMthethwana ukunyenyisa imigca yesakhiwo emelene nesakhiwo kwicala elisemantla nakwimigca emelene nesakhiwo kwicala elisempuma njengoko kucacisiwe ukusuka kwiimitha ezi3m ukuya kwe2m, kwakunye nemigca emelene nesakhiwo kwicala elisemazantsi nakwisitalato esisentshona yendlu ukusuka kwiimitha ezi-5m ukuya kwezi-3m ukuze kufakelwe iigaraji kwixesha elizayo kwesi siphakamiso ngesiza esi ukusukela kwixesha siza kwenziwa kuthethwa ngaso ngasentla zisiwe kangangoko. Iinkcukacha ezimayela nesi siphakamiso ziyafumaneka ukzue zihlolwe ngeentsuku zaphakathi evekini phakathi kwentsimbi ye08:00 neye16:30 kwiSebe: Izicwangciso ngeDolophu kwa16 ePaterson Street, Hermanus. Naziphi na izimvo ezibhaliweyo znigangeniswa ngokwezibonelelo zeSolotya lama51 nama52 oMthethwana kaMasipala uze ufike kwaMasipala (16 Paterson Street, Hermanus / (f) 028 313 2093 / (e) alida@overstrand.gov.za) ngomhla okanye ngaphambi wesi-18 ku-Oktobha 2019 uchaze igama lakho, idilesi, iinkcukacha ofumaneka kuzo, umdla wakho kwesi sicelo, nezizathu zokunika izimvo. Telephonic enquiries can be made to the Town Planner, Mr. H Boshoff at 028 313 8900. UMasipala angala ukwamkela izimvo ezifunyenwe emva kosuku lokuvala Nabani na ongakwazi ukufunda nokubhala angaya kwiSebe Lezicwangciso ngeDolophu apho igosa likamasipala liza kumnceda afake izimvo zakhe ngokusemthethweni. Umlawuli kaMasipala, Overstrand Municipality, P.O. Box 20, HERMANUS, 7200 INombolo yeSaziso sikaMasipala. 116/2019 11 September 2019

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Rising tennis stars from Hermanus Primary

he regionals of the first ever BNP Paribas RCS Rising Star Tennis tournament, in partnership with Tennis South Africa (TSA), were held on Saturday 7 September at the Hermanus Sports Club. The regions that participated in the first of the three stages were the Overberg, Cape Winelands, Cape Metro, Eden and the West Coast. In the Overberg, five schools participated – Hermanus Primary, Bredasdorp Primary, Rûens Kollege, De Villiers Graaff Primary and Overberg Primary. All of the teams played extremely well, but it was the Hermanus Primary first team girls and the Hermanus Primary first team boys that were selected to go to the second stage (provincials) of the tournament. Here they will compete with the top learners from the other four regions to determine which two teams will represent the Western

Cape in the third stage (nationals) of the tournament, which will take place in 2020. The event aims to increase youth participation in tennis in South Africa, as well as to provide children with access to tennis. It will involve hundreds of schools (including schools in historically disadvantaged communities) across the country over seven months. ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) star, Kevin Anderson, is the official ambassador of this initiative. Kevin has long had a desire to further develop tennis in South Africa, making it accessible to all. BNP Paribas and RCS are also going to be sponsoring the nationals, which just deepens their existing support of tennis in South Africa. – Taylum Meyer

Hermanus Primary first team boys and girls took home the win at the Rising Star tournament. The girls faced a tough final against Bredasdorp Primary, but managed to win 10 – 8 in a tie-breaker to take the title. The boys beat De Villiers Graaff Primary 3 – 0 in the final. Back from left are Sophia Thorpe, Surita Lamprechts, Rohann Swart, Tian Venter, (front) Elke Keulder, Roxy Bredenkamp, Jean Joubert and Wilhelm Mostert. PHOTO: Hermanus Primary

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