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FynArts opening weekend

The Through Their Own Eyes Photography Club from Zwelihle Youth Café enjoyed some of the exhibits at FynArts on Saturday 8 June. They particularly enjoyed the Hermanus Photographic Society's exhibition in the Dutch Reformed Church.

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Two horses killed in third accident Writer Hedda Mittner

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wo feral horses from the Fisherhaven herd were killed last week when a car travelling from Kleinmond to Hermanus collided with the horses on the R43, close to the Fisherhaven turn-off, at approximately 20:00 on Monday night, 3 July.

The driver was a firefighter from Kleinmond, on his way to report for duty at the fire station in Hermanus. His official vehicle, a VW Polo, was irreparably damaged by the impact, but the driver miraculously survived and was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

“We just couldn’t believe it,” said an emotional Leanne Dryburgh, chair of the Rooisand Horse Watch.

A total of four feral horses have now been killed within a nine-week period, following two earlier accidents that occurred on 29 March and 4 April respectively, one on the Middelvlei Road and the other on Farm Road in Fisherhaven. In the first accident, the mare known as Star was killed and a foal seriously injured. The second accident claimed the life of the stallion known as Streetfighter.

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“Diamond and Slate were busy settling in their new environment but would occasionally cross over the R43. We would then coax them back to a safer area under the bridge at Afdaks. The patrollers had just left on Monday evening when we heard there’d been another accident. We suspect that Diamond was being chased by William when they ran into the road.”

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12 June 2019

Hell on earth in Hemel-en-Aarde Chief of the Overstrand is reluctant to commit himself, he is cautiously optimistic that the Camphill children may be able to re-occupy their school from the beginning of the third term.

Already there is a much lower level of air pollution, but until the Fire Department is happy that all the fires have been extinguished, it will not be advisable for the children to return.

However, this will only mark the end of the first phase of the operation.

Writer Elaine Davie Photographer Michelle van Zyl

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nd so the saga of the Camphill underground fire continues – and for the 25 Working on Fire fire- fighters who for the past five weeks have been labouring in the sweltering Onrus River bed to extinguish it, hell is exactly what it must have felt like. Believe me; you don’t want to go there, either in this life or the next.

When they first went down into the deeply eroded river bed, the surface temperature of some of the hot spots was up to 380 degrees Celsius and the noxious fumes and gasses hung like a pall over the site. Last Thursday the entire group of specialists, land owners and other role players got together at the site to evaluate progress half-way through this first phase of the operation to extinguish the fire, before rehabilitation of this ancient and unique palmiet wetland begins, the only one of its kind, not only in South Africa, but, indeed, the world.

Since the surface fire raged through the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley on 11 January, fanned by gale-force winds, the underground peat fire has continued to smoulder and spread, not only causing extensive environmental damage, but polluting the air to such an extent that the 70 intellectually disabled pupils of Camphill School, their teachers and other staff members have still not been able to return to the premises.

ABOVE: The team of 25 Working on Fire fire-fighters who have been battling the Camphill underground fire for the past five weeks. Centre left is Martin Bolton, designer of the spike tool and next to him is Dr Christo Marais, founder of Working on Fire.

BELOW: A fire-fighter with the specially designed spike tool used to bring the peat fire under control.

For the children, who are currently being accommodated at Bosko School during the school day, and the boarders who have been living in rented houses in Sandbaai and Onrus, as well as the intellectually disabled adults on Camphill Farm, this has been a long, disruptive and traumatising experience. Because the circumstances surrounding this particular fire have been so challenging, it took months of unravelling red tape and consultations with a variety of specialists to plot a way forward.

Local, provincial and national government authorities have been involved, together with independent specialists and agencies, the entire project driven and co-ordinated by Liezl de Villiers of the Environmental Department of Overstrand Municipality.

Throughout the past five months, special drone-mounted cameras have provided thermal imaging of the intensity and spread of the fire. It is an example of the commitment of all the specialists involved that this service has been provided free of charge by Rob Erasmus of Enviro Wildfire. When it became clear that the fire was, in fact, spreading, urgent steps had to be taken to prevent further damage up- and downstream, or sideways beyond the river banks. It was only once this had been accomplished, that the fire fighters could be brought in.

In this highly dangerous operation, where the soil is soft and mushy to

a depth of 1.5 metres or more, one misstep could see them plunging down into the furnace 7 metres below. Before they were allowed into the riverbed at all, they were put through intensive operational and safety training. The process they were planning to implement had never been tried in this country before, although it had been designed by South African fire-fighting specialist, Martin Bolton and first used in the massive Indonesian peat fire of 2016, covering hundreds of thousands of hectares.

This is an extraordinary story in its own right, but as he says, it was a wonderful learning experience for him and he was able to make important adaptations to his original design for what the Indonesians called his ‘earth nail’. As he points out, “It’s no good throwing water at the problem: a crust forms on the surface of the peat and the water just runs off it without reaching the source of the fire. So we now use relatively light-weight aluminium pipes with holes drilled around the circumference, which are driven deep into the hot spot and water is sprayed directly onto the fire at high pressure.” He is currently using two of these spike tools simultaneously on the Camphill fire.

They established an anchor point at the upper end of the site and he divided the rest of the location into

grids of 10 x10 metres each, which they are working their way through.

“Because of the soft muddiness of the earth,” he explains, “we had to create some form of semi-stable surface for the spike operators to stand on, so Camphill farm supplied us with some old metal gates to lay horizontally on the surface.” In many ways, it’s all about ’n boer maak ‘n plan when solving problems like this.

Whatever means they’ve been using, though, it’s clearly working. Thanks to the training the fire-fighters were given and the fact that they literally have to watch their every step, there have been no accidents and the hot spots are diminishing in both number and intensity. Rob’s latest thermal imaging shows that no surface temperature is currently higher than 30 degrees.

As they make their way down the river bed, the fire-fighters are also removing the alien blue gums which have done so much damage in sucking up the river water, drying out the critically important Palmiet and creating dongas and the perfect conditions for a peat fire like this. In most cases, says Martin, when they apply the chainsaws, the trees simply fall over as a result of the mushy soil and burnt roots. The challenge then is to avoid re-ignition when they come down.

Although Angelo Aplon, Deputy Fire-

The longer, more complicated and costly aspect of the project will be the rehabilitation of the wetland. As Heidi Nieuwoudt of Working on Wetlands points out, “Fire is always very charismatic and attention grabbing, but once that’s been dealt with, the difficult rehabilitation process drops off the radar and everyone, from members of the public to the authorities, loses interest.”

However, all the stakeholders agree, this must not be allowed to happen.

This is such a special eco-system that it must be rescued. It is important not just for the present location of the fire, but all the way up and down the Onrus River, which is only 17.5 km long, and most particularly for the health of the Onrus Estuary, with its indigenous fauna and flora.

The lucrative agri-businesses on its banks will also be directly affected.

The first steps on the long road to rehabilitation will be a thorough survey of the entire catchment area, identification of all the inherent problems and the formulation of potential solutions.

Dr Piet-Louis Grundling, also of Working on Wetlands, emphasises the importance of widening the net of stakeholders, including the Departments of Water Affairs and Forestry, as well as those of Agriculture and Land Affairs, so that an integrated approach can be taken to the problem.

Importantly, since this is likely to be an extremely expensive exercise which could take three to four years to complete, everybody should be prepared to make a contribution.

A submission for assistance has already been made to the International Society for Ecological Restoration which will be meeting in Cape Town this September.

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R43 speed limit must be reduced From P1 According to Leanne, the Rooisand Horse Watch has been working closely with the Overstrand Municipality’s (OM) Environmental Department to find solutions. “One of our first priorities has been to have the fence along the R43 mended. It is not properly maintained and is broken in places.

“We reported this to the OM and the Provincial Engineering Department [the R43 is a provincial road, not a municipal one] was called in to fix the fence a few weeks ago. But it is a big job and constant maintenance is needed to improve motorists’ safety on the R43. The danger is not only horses crossing the road, but also dogs and buck, and other wildlife that is prevalent in the area.”

Members of Rooisand Horse Watch have taken it upon themselves to tape up sections of the broken fence and to have light-reflecting bands fitted to the horses’ legs to improve visibility at night, especially in dark, unlit areas. All three accidents to date have taken place in the evening.

“This dedicated group of horse volunteers are giving so much of their time and effort,” says Leanne.

“We sourced and purchased the light-reflecting bands out of our own pockets, and worked with a local vet to ensure they are fitted properly so as not to damage the tendons. Diamond was already wearing a band and more horses will be fitted soon.”

Sadly, it would appear that the speed at which the horses gallop does not necessarily provide motorists with enough time to avoid a collision.

Members of the public have reacted with anger to the horse fatalities, often expressed on social media, with accusations of speeding and reckless driving. However, there is no evidence of this and motorists adhering to the 120 km/h speed limit may not be aware of the presence of the horses or the danger they pose on the road.

According to Liezl de Villiers, senior environmental manager of the OM, the official task team that was set up in 2015 comprises various role players, including Rooisand Horse Watch, the Fisherhaven Ratepayers’ Association and Ward 8 Committee. “Some of the recommendations that were suggested by the task team are a function of area management but issues such as the speed limit on the R43 are a provincial function. A coordinated effort is therefore needed to implement these recommendations,” she says.

One of the steps that has been taken by the municipality is to ensure better refuse management.

“The Fisherhaven herd has been encouraged to come into the village because they have easy access to food in rubbish bins. Refuse collection now takes place early on a Monday morning, to ensure that weekenders’ refuse is removed immediately.

We are also looking at updating the bylaw to stipulate that all homes and businesses in the area have to make use of wheelie bins.”

While progress is being made with the repair and maintenance of the fence, the Overstrand Traffic Department has also requested warning signs and a reduction of the speed limit on the R43. Three speed bumps have been installed in Fisherhaven – and Leanne says she hopes more

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William was the dominant stallion of the Fisherhaven herd before he was killed last week. William and Diamond, a younger stallion, collided with an official vehicle driven by an Overstrand fireman.

LEFT PHOTO: Leanne Dryburgh

The good news, says Liz Light, a fellow horse patroller, is that the Fisherhaven herd has been taken over by a mature stallion, Luna, who has come over from Rooisand and is very wary of busy roads. “There are currently no challenging stallions in Fisherhaven,” she says.

“Rooisand Horse Watch is working together with the municipality and other role players as best we can, but it is very frustrating that so little has been done. To lose four of these unique animals in such a short space of time is simply devastating.”

However, Leanne feels it is of critical importance that the speed limit be reduced on the R43 between the Afdaksrivier and Hawston turn-offs.

Leanne Dryburgh will present a talk, titled Free-roaming horses of the Overberg, on Saturday 15 June at 14:00 at the Windsor Hotel.

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12 June 2019

On the market for R135 million Writer De Waal Steyn

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he spectacular glass beach house in Rooi-Els, once owned by disgraced African Bank former-CEO Leon Kirkinis, is back on the market. It is currently owned by a German developer, who wants R135 million for the property.

Built on a 10 469 m² plot, the 684 m² house is right on the beach and offers expansive views of False Bay. It comprises four en-suite bedrooms, a pool, and a library.

In August 2016 the house was on auction with an opening bid of R20 million. The highest bid on the day was R30 million, but Kirkinis declined the offer. At the time, the auctioneer said the property had been on the market for R70 million for two years.

Property records, however, show that it was bought by a German developer for R20 million in 2017. He made some changes to the house, detailed in Habitat magazine last year.

The developer’s South African architect said that although he “appreciated many aspects of the original home, there were some aspects that he was not comfortable with. These included a lack of privacy, safety and adequate ventilation”. He added that the original glass sliding doors did not seal correctly, allowing wind and sand to constantly blow through the interior; and that it had overly sophisticated technology that was complex to use, prone to failure and required constant maintenance – particularly the computer-controlled hydraulic lift shutters.

The changes that were made included creating a wind-sheltered courtyard, and moving the front entrance door, as well as adding glazed windows and new shutters and doors. The central living area is the core of the house. There is access on both sides – on one side to the courtyard and on the other to the pool and deck.

The brief to the architect and designers was to adapt the existing house to create a calm, secure and easy-to-manage retreat, which would provide a comfortable lifestyle for a family or couple. High-quality workmanship and low maintenance were priorities. Considering the location and dramatic weather conditions on this coastline, the aim was to refurbish the property so that it would not require constant maintenance while withstanding the elements.

Further, that it should function in such a way that would make it accessible and convenient for anyone to use and enjoy, according to Habitat.

As stated by architect Jenny Mills: “The original house was a starkly exposed glass box and the

client’s aim has been to transform it into a tranquil, private home. It needed to feel ‘grounded’ in order to induce the warm, earthy feel he required.

“In approaching this brief, the external envelope of the house was the first issue to resolve.

The original perimeter’s external shutters, which were designed to be lifted and lowered through a home-automation system, have since been permanently fixed – in either the open or closed position. In the bedrooms they are in the down position to make these areas secure and private. In contrast, the shutters outside the living areas are now permanently open.”

Glazing has been reconfigured or replaced so they are either permanently closed or have been replaced with the latest version of frameless stacking doors, which seal correctly.

The 10mm- to 15mm-thick safety glass, in a combination of fixed and sliding/folding door systems, has been installed throughout. Slimline windows were added for ventilation and to help moderate humidity.

Further, the front entrance door – previously facing into the wind – has been moved to the newly-created wind-sheltered courtyard. The surrounding environment and neighbourhood are deemed very safe.

There are three bedrooms on the main living level. The master suite, which is at one end of the house, is separated from the rest of the bedrooms by the kitchen, living area and entrance.

to claim an award in the residential category in the 2013 Steel Awards for its structural steel construction.

One of the judges, Heather Dodd, representing the South African Institute of Architects, said: “This is a project that just exudes excellence, something we have come to expect from the work of the professional team involved.”

Describing the house, she said: "It is designed as a long, thin glass box with a timber deck wrapping around its exterior. Internally, the box is divided by bathroom pods and sliding doors which separate the living spaces from the bedroom areas.”

Residents of the town were extremely upset when, in 2010, construction started on what they called a monstrosity. A resident said that, at that time, Kirkinis had been everyone’s hero but that quickly changed once construction on the house started.

“Initially the erf was zoned for the construction of a hotel – the one thing the Rooi-Els residents didn’t want. Next, Kirkinis bought the plot and he had it rezoned to a residential property. He was everyone’s hero.”

Events quieted for quite a while until Kirkinis started a process of public participation and everyone was invited to inspect the plans. He also instructed that a comprehensive environmental-impact study be undertaken, which would have cost a pretty penny.

The living area/kitchen opens to the entry courtyard on one side that features a striking, custom-painted mural, and to the pool deck and the expanse of the ocean on the other.

There are spectacular views of the mountains from every part of the home. A study with timber panelling, reclaimed from the floor of an old 1720 farmhouse, adjoins another of the bedrooms.

“The next thing we knew, building started after new plans had been submitted and approved.

Suddenly this ‘architectural miracle’ started rising up above the sand dunes,” said the resident.

However, when construction started, residents in the area were said to be opposed to it. The house, which took four years to build, went on

The property is marketed by Engel & Völckers and only pre-qualified purchasers will be permitted to view it in person.

Another Rooi-Els resident added: “It’s the first thing you see when you drive from Gordon’s Bay to the area. It looks like either an airport building or a sport stadium”.

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12 June 2019

FROM THE EDITOR Wild animals need to be attended to urgently The last few weeks have seen a lot written about animals in the Overstrand, especially feral animals.

In a joint media statement by the Overstrand Municipality, CapeNature and the Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning it is stated that a compactum was signed in March in furtherance of their mutual obligations to work together and find consensus on what needs to be done.

The agreement relates to the approximately 14 baboon troops roaming in Pringle Bay, Kleinmond, Betty’s Bay, Onrus River, Voëlklip, Hermanus Heights and Fernkloof.

The first step in terms of the compactum has been the establishment of a Baboon Management Joint Task Team for the purposes of compiling a strategic baboon management plan. This plan will include identifying and agreeing on practical measures and the costing thereof as well as the allocation of costs between the three parties.

But while the press release states that the task team has met twice the management plan has not been finalised. It is hoped that agreement will be reached shortly with the finalisation of an agreed budget and allocation of tasks to follow shortly thereafter.

All the while thousands of Rands of damage is done almost daily by baboons and residents feel that they are being terrorised in their own homes.

The baboons are just one of the serious problems related to animals. Last week another two feral horses were killed in an accident. This means that four horses have been killed in three different incidents in nine weeks.

The R43 between Benguela Cove and Hawston has become a danger zone for motorists. Immediate action is needed to stop horses from crossing the R43; the speed limit needs to be lowered and road

signs cautioning motorists need to be erected.

It seems, however, that there is a disconnect between what is needed locally and what is being done at a provincial level, leaving the hands of local authorities tied. The time has come that local authorities instruct the relevant provincial authorities as to what is needed, instead of having seemingly endless meetings. The municipality must place the needs of the region and its residents first and if arbitration or court action is needed, then that is the route that needs to be taken.

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Reaping rewards from ludicrous litigations

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By Murray Stewart

perfection, they’ve promised not to drink their special herbal tea before thevillagemuze@gmail.com 10 AM any more.

For bedtime reading, the elves in the archives at the Explanation of Everything love browsing through transcripts of old court cases for light entertainment (don’t ask), and recently they brought a couple of the more ridiculous ones to our attention.

Well, we were shocked at how some people chance an arm and a leg to hoodwink the authorities. A few get away with it too, limbs intact, and along with their attorneys, somewhat wealthier. Ka-ching! Some court cases though, are so outrageous, we can’t blame lawyers for reacting the way they do towards humans.

But before we get into these cases, we’ve had inquiries from various history geeks questioning the accuracy in some A Far Kraai columns. They challenge our claims that the Vikings built the Alps; that Marco Polo visited Paarl; and that Little Red Riding Hood was a dope dealer. Well, the elves conducting the research were seriously miffed, but in pursuit of

Bearing this in mind, the following cases might appear suspicious, but the elves guarantee their authenticity, although we can’t mention people’s real names. We might just get sued as well and end up paying some attorney’s annual golf club membership. So here goes…

An Australian sued the local football club for allowing him to get too drunk. In court, he admitted consuming “excessive amounts of liquor supplied by the club” at an annual function, where he clattered down a flight of stairs, breaking his ankle. Claiming medical expenses, he reckoned that management should have exercised more care to “conduct the function in a way where people getting drunk were reasonably safe”.

Did he mean remove the staircases?

Pad all hard surfaces? Supply personal minders? “But surely,” the club’s lawyers argued, “that would stigmatise drinkers as incapable”. They could then counter-sue for injury to self-esteem and loss of reputation.

Anyway, he lost and had to foot his

to cause lasting damage than schoolyard football. The case is ongoing.

own bill – for his own foot.

In the Empire of the Toxic Orange, a parent sued the local headmaster for failing her son in grade 10. She argued that for years the teachers’ clichéd comments in his report cards, like “can do better”; “must work harder”; “room for improvement” etc. had numbed his will to excel.

The fact that the lout was dense as reinforced concrete didn’t occur to Mum, but to avoid adverse publicity, the school settled out of court and he was promoted to grade 11. He was, after all, 18.

In England, parents have sued various schools for playground injuries.

As a result, football during breaks was deemed antisocial and banned by the authorities in many areas, as was skipping, because some girl fell over. So the kids just sit around quietly texting, and guzzling down the tuck-shop’s pies and cokes.

But here’s the counter argument by the lawyers for many of the parents: A longer-term health-and-safety assessment would reveal that obesity caused by a poor diet and lack of exercise was significantly more likely

Local Health and Safety authorities in Surrey prohibited the sale of homemade cakes at fund-raisers. They insisted that cakes/cookies at charity cake sales, be obtained from the local shops, because we’re never really sure what the bridge club ladies might mix in with their recipes.

Only ‘certified’ cake-makers could bake and sell, which kind of defeats the concept of community members mucking in to raise funds. The housewives are not taking it lying down though, so we’ll see how that cookie crumbles.

In France, a ruined gambler sued a casino for failing to prevent him from bankruptcy. He claimed that over eight years “the staff watched me slowly get addicted and kept inviting me back with free dinners and liquor”.

In effect, he was suing them for failing to realise how stupid he was.

Anyway, those are just some ludicrous litigations the elves found.

Love to tell more, but my defense attorney’s just arrived with some court papers…

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Let's talk about the future of Fernkloof The editorial comment relating to Fernkloof (The Village NEWS 5 June 2019) refers. It is incredibly refreshing to read that the newspaper, in its editorial, is taking a stand on the management of arguably the crown jewel of the Overstrand and Hermanus – Fernkloof Nature Reserve (FNR).

While I am much less confident that the revised management plan (PAMP) out for public comment will – or indeed should – be accepted in its current form, the question is what now is pertinent? It has been self-evident for a number of years that the Overstrand Municipality is ill-equipped to preserve and protect FNR. The debacle surrounding the management plan put out for comment in 2017 being but one example. It simply does not have the expertise and is unwilling to make funds available to procure such expertise, in order to adequately and effectively manage and protect FNR.

There is a school of thought that says the municipality should be making funds available to support this unique and special gift we have, as a priority, before disbursing funds to any other activities, as it generates revenue by attracting an enormous number of visitors to our shores.

The fact that it exists as it does is largely due to its having been managed and protected by the Hermanus community ably led by Hermanus Botanical Society (Botsoc) for many decades.

The argument that it should pay for itself is just nonsense. Of course, the municipality has many responsibilities to its residents, but balance is essential. Our argument would be that without protection and preservation of our natural resources, our visitor numbers would fall dramatically and affect our number one income generator, tourism.

or unwilling to understand that FNR is just that – a nature reserve. It is not real estate to develop into tourist attractions (as language in the revised PAMP still allows for).

Thus, let the debate about a public-private partnership agreement begin. The municipality has signed leases with developers of the De Mond caravan site and the so-called Hermanus Sports Club (HSC) for 45 years, so the precedent is there.

The entity to manage FNR should consist mainly of botanists and nature lovers. Botsoc itself has huge amounts of expertise and institutional knowledge.

All that is needed is for the municipality to commit to the idea in order for the debate to take form and for proposals to be put forward. Over to you, municipality...

Peter Hodgskin, Hands Off Fernkloof

The municipality is also clearly unable

Give that dog a place No one can deny that we are fortunate to live in an area that is filled with so much beauty and is so well run by the local authorities.

I am, however, a little deurmekaar, as we would say in Afrikaans. I regularly go for walks to enjoy fresh air and to clear my mind of the everyday worries that befall us all. There are few things prescribed by medical professionals as often as a walk on the beach.

What perturbs me is the age-old question of pooches and their leashes. I do not own a dog, so I am in neither the ‘ for’ camp nor the ‘against’ camp. What is needed is just some clarity from our authorities on what the actual rules are.

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The bylaw states that dogs must always be on leashes and that’s that.

But, you see, that is not that. There is no adherence to the law at any given time. I get the distinct impression that one of the main contributing factors for this ‘lawlessness’ is the fact that there are no designated areas where dogs may run free. So, all areas automatically become both on-theleash and off-the-leash areas.

baai or Onrus beaches are identified as areas where dogs can run free. See, its not that difficult.

All major cities around the world have dog parks but there are none to be found in the Overstrand. Would it be so difficult for the responsible department to sit down and identify areas where dogs may be off their leashes? Let’s say Grotto east, the totally underused and neglected play park in Northcliff, or a part of Sand-

At least this way there will be a clear distinction between right and wrong.

If not, redeploy the boetebessies that are so vigilant in the CBD to the Cliff Path and beaches and let them write tickets to all and sundry who dare break the law.

The necessary public participation process (of the utmost importance for every move made) will inevitably follow. I can guarantee there will be enough public feedback to ensure somebody’s future at the municipality for at least a year.

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How successful has Hermanus Siyakha been in the first 100 days since its launch on 14 March? Has it succeeded in its mission of “Transforming communities by building relationships and growing businesses”?

If you look at the numbers: 8 interest-free loans totalling R33 500 and 1 grant of R4 00 in this period, the answer might be, only moderately successful. But is success to be judged by numbers alone?

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tive as he helps paint the spaza shop of the person he is mentoring. It could even be in the number of cups of coffee drunk. Each week another mentor and her small business owner share the events of their lives over a cup of coffee as they discuss improving their business model.

So, we want to thank all of you who have contributed financially towards Hermanus Siyakha. Your contributions have enabled us to make these interest-free loans; you have provided the mentors who are building relationships; your encouragement keeps the volunteer committee enthused.

Perhaps we should be considering other measures of success. Perhaps success is better seen in the eyes of a Gogo who can now be assured of paying her granddaughter’s school fees as her food business brings in additional income.

Or in the excitement of the clothing distributor who is experiencing the growth of her business through an expanded product range. Or maybe it is the building contractor who can safely transport his workers using his own vehicle, paid off with an interest-free loan from Hermanus Siyakha.

We are looking forward to the next 100 days as we seek to build new relationships, disburse more interest-free loans and gradually transform our Overstrand communities.

Please check out our website – www.

HermanusSiyakha.org.za – for new projects, updates on existing projects and opportunities to get involved in this initiative.

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Dr Phillip Parsons, Onrus River

Fernkloof idea is FAB Your editorial comment in The Village NEWS of 5 June stirred excitement within me for the future management of our beloved Fernkloof Nature Reserve.

When one engages with residents you sit in astonishment at the immense pool of knowledge and experience that bathes this town.

for the enjoyment of this jewel of the Overberg in a manner that is to the benefit and well-being of future generations.

The proposed model has the possibility to change the way we operate nature reserves without compromising on the very fibre of their integrity.

Thank you for igniting the candle of wisdom. Let us run with this FAB idea.

By allowing this engagement of ideas there well up clear practical ways to manage Fernkloof. It also allows

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From rock art to FynArts – but what’s it for?

By Elaine Davie

Motoring journalist and Hermanus resident, John Floyd, is the “spark(plug)” and “engine” behind Floyd on Cars, The Village NEWS’ online motoring section.

For the latest motoring and motorsport news as well as John’s driving impressions on new cars go to https://thevillagenews. co.za/floyd-on-cars.

Here are some of the stories that you can find: Ford Offers Individual Style with Trendy New Figo Blu Ford is giving the compact Figo hatchback an additional dose of individuality and eye-catching style with the launch of the special edition new Figo Blu. Aston Martin Heritage Racing ready for action at Silverstone Classic With less than two months to go until Silverstone Classic it is a timely moment to update you on the latest developments regarding Aston Martin Heritage Racing’s participation in the world’s largest historic racing weekend.

I have a ceramic artist friend who wants to start throwing things when someone comes into her studio, picks up a piece, admires it, then turns to her and asks, “But what’s it for?”

The first rock artist probably had to face a similar comment from clan members when they saw the painting he had laboured over for many hours, from the mixing of the pigments, to selecting the rock best suited for his ‘oeuvre’, to deciding on a subject. I imagine them standing around in a perplexed semi-circle before the daubs of colour on the stone.

“It’s beautiful, Vincent,” they may have said, “but what’s it for? And by the way… it was your turn to bring home the bacon today!” Where survival was the daily imperative, what gave him the right to waste time and energy on something as useless as this?

Yet, when the threatening night drew in, these same hunter/gatherers, with their women, children and old people found comfort in what could have been seen as the equally pointless pursuit of dancing and singing under the stars.

We can only conjecture at what drove those first painters, musicians and dancers to turn to such strange, anachronistic pastimes. Perhaps it was an attempt to make sense of a dangerous world, to establish where they fitted in, to strengthen familial

bonds. Perhaps for the visual artist it was to create a diagram of a hunting strategy, to understand the habits of the animals, to take control of his environment; or perhaps it was a message to posterity – ‘I was here, I lived, and my life had meaning.’

Whatever it was, it caught on, and from Africa to Australia and everywhere in between, evidence exists of disparate groups of First Peoples producing extraordinary works of visual art. And musical instruments.

And dance. And oral and dramatised stories. For both the participants and the audience, what we now call the Arts had deeply spiritual, emotional and practical significance – perhaps as important as the discovery of fire and written language, not to mention the many direction-changing inventions, like the wheel, that have both blessed and bedevilled humankind ever since.

It is, after all, about imagination; envisioning a different reality, one perhaps less frightening, more comfortable, less confusing than the artist’s own. It is discovering who we are and how we relate to other living creatures and the natural environment around us; it is unravelling the interconnectedness of things. It is the process of creating something of beauty for its own sake and no other.

The role of play in the intellectual, emotional and physical development

of children is mostly acknowledged these days, but less so, by extension, the importance of creative activities which expand their imaginations and give them access to a means of self expression and discovery which reaches way beyond the reality of the here and now. The fact is, artists see life from a different angle.

In some mysterious way, great artists are attuned to a deeper level of consciousness and when we are entranced by the balanced perfection of a strand of music or its interpretation through the supple movement of a human body, we complete a creative circle. A sculpture which presents itself to us in such a way that we gain an insight into some hidden element of its existence satisfies a search deep within us for meaning.

We know what profound effects different forms of art therapy have on emotionally and intellectually disturbed people and perhaps more than ever, all of us need to find ourselves again in the beautiful truth of music or in the stamp of defiance of the dance. Beyond physical survival in the artificial jungle we have created for ourselves is the need to keep ‘body and soul’ together. This was the message the cave painters offered their kinsmen so long ago and this is the privilege we are so extravagantly presented with at the FynArts Festival right here in Hermanus each year. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Get ready for Whale Coast Wiz Quiz You get pub quizzes and you get Tournaments of the Mind. We’re not talking about the ‘one-off ’ charity evenings that pop up now and then, which are all well and good. No, this is the mother-in-law of Pub Quizzes stretching across The Whale Coast, and guaranteed to cheer up those miserable winter nights.

Here’s how it works.

The Wiz Quiz will be held on Thursday evenings from 4 July to 8 August in 4 separate venues: • VB’s on Beach Road, Sandbaai, • Fusion above the Old Harbour, • The Jolly Rooster in Stanford, and Hemel-en-Aarde Brewery, opposite Engen.

All 4 venues will have the same set of 40 questions covering 4 different topics each night, and will run simultaneously, to avoid skullduggery.

Kick-off is at 6.30pm sharp and inexpensive quiz cuisine is available at each restaurant.

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At the end of the 6 weeks, the winning team from each venue will

automatically be entered into a Grande Finale to decide the overall Wiz Quiz winner. Huge prizes to be won, by the way.

Teams of 6 members per table are ideal, and a one-off entry fee is R720 per table for the full 6 weeks. That’s R120 per person for the duration, and works out to only R20 for a social night out. Can’t really beat that!

Stargazer Promotions has put together a team of experienced MCs and Quiz Masters to run the events.

Pieter van Aswegen (Radio Presenter) will be at Fusion, Penny Childs (Maths Teacher) at the Brewery,

Paul Boshoff (Radio Presenter) at VB’s, and Janet Marshall (Radio Presenter) at The Jolly Rooster in Stanford.

Next winter the plan is to incorporate other towns like Kleinmond and Gansbaai to find the ultimate Whale Coast Wiz Quiz team. Enquiries have already started rolling in, so we suggest cobbling a team together, anointing it with a weird name, and booking your table by no later than 1 July.

For bookings or enquiries contact Pieter 083 457 8235 or Janet 082 456 8091. Email: stargazer4promotions@gmail.com

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Watchers on the cliffs – weathering the storms Writer Elaine Davie

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t would be difficult to imagine a more beautiful setting for a sculpture exhibition than the cliffs overlooking the grand sweep of Walker Bay. Not only that, but the Sculpture on the Cliffs exhibition presents the perfect opportunity to take art to the people. It is public art at its best, directly available to casual walkers, to whale watchers and to tourists admiring the view.

Since the start of the FynArts Festival seven years ago, it has been one of its most important features for both visitors and residents – on occasion eliciting a storm of controversy of epic proportions (or maybe, more appropriately, an epic storm in a teacup!). Since one of the purposes of art is to disrupt and challenge our perceptions, some of the artists whose work provoked such an uproar might feel they had achieved their goal.

One of the sculptors whose pieces have graced Gearing’s Point for the past five years is well-known sculptor, Gordon Froud. This year he is not exhibiting himself, but instead was invited to curate the 2019 exhibition of 10 sculptures. As a Senior Lecturer in Sculpture at the University of Johannesburg, he has a wide overview of the field and was in an ideal position to break with tradition and choose a new direction for this year’s collection of work. Entitled Abstrakt, the artists featured this year have not previously participated in FynArts, and, as he says, should give the installation a completely new image.

“I have been as inclusive as it’s possible to be,” he says with a laugh, “so the demographics of the country

have been recognised, as have genders and age groups (the oldest participant is in the seventies and the youngest in the late-twenties). Although most of the pieces have been created from steel – either stainless or mild steel – a variety of other media have also been used, including an old washing machine – with teeth.

Except for the latter, I cannot imagine that any of the other pieces could be considered in any way controversial.

“The criteria for selection were very open-ended. There were no restrictions regarding the material to be used, other than that it should be weather-resistant, since the piece will have to face into the teeth of the South-Easter for a year; it should be big enough to compete with the landscape and be largely non-figurative and non-descriptive,” he explains.

“What I wanted to create was a contemplative space, where passers-by might want to stop and spend some time interacting with the sculptures and examining their emotional and intellectual response to them.” The title of Gordon’s own recent exhibition at the Standard Bank Gallery perhaps sets the tone for this exhibition: ‘Harmonia: Sacred Geometry, the Pattern of Existence’.

The Sculpture on the Cliffs exhibition was opened on Saturday 8 June by Marilyn Martin, former director of the Iziko National Art Museum (on the right with curator Gordon Froud). Smaller sculptures by the featured artists are also on view at the Hermanus Dutch Reformed Church throughout the Festival.

Every year, the area around Gearing’s Point in transformed by artworks that form part of the annual FynArts Sculpture on the Cliffs exhibition. The sculptures remain in place for a whole year, until the next FynArts Festival. The works attract a lot of attention from locals and visitors alike, often eliciting strong responses and debate. For more background information on each of the sculptures turn to P 15.

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All in all, despite the physical distance between him and the participating artists in the FynArts exhibition, he is very pleased with the outcome. “Most of the works have been specially created for this event,” he says, “and I kept in touch with the artists from start to finish through written and photographic communication. There are some truly magnificent pieces, I think, and I’m very much looking forward to seeing the public’s response to them. I’m sad not to be exhibiting myself this time round, but curating the exhibition has been a challenging and exciting experience for me.”

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The Wine Glass – wine lover’s heaven

By Hedda Mittner

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his exciting wine bar, aptly named The Wine Glass, has added a real touch of class to the centre of Hermanus Old Town since opening in August last year. Fronting onto Harbour Road, the premises are chic and spacious, stretching all the way to The Courtyard at the rear.

Surrounded by art galleries, eateries and bars, The Wine Glass is conveniently situated in the artistic hub of Hermanus – and what better place to host the FynArts Festival’s Wine Plus series of tutored tastings from 13 –16 June. There will be a morning and afternoon session at 11:00 and 15:00 on each of the first three days and a morning session on the fourth day.

Festival-goers can purchase tickets for individual sessions, or either book for all four morning sessions or all three afternoon sessions.

The Wine Glass is the brainchild of financial experts Brennan Davis, Jacques le Roux and Mark Kahts, who partnered to bring Hermanus a stylish but welcoming venue which has proven wildly popular among locals and visitors alike. “We want wine tasting to be a relaxed affair that can be enjoyed by everyone,” Brennan told me shortly after they opened last year. “Guests should feel free to hang out at The Wine Glass, whether alone, with friends or for business meetings, to enjoy a tasting, a meal, or simply a cup of coffee and a slice of cake.”

They certainly have achieved that – and more. With approximately 100 wines from the Walker Bay wine district, their criteria is simple: the wines they offer have to be produced locally with grapes from local vineyards, including Bot River, Hemel-en-Aarde, Stanford, Elim and Agulhas.

And with a delightful menu of innovative small plates and platters prepared from top-quality local ingredients, you won’t go hungry either. From tapas plates such as boquerones (marinated white anchovy fillets served with toasted garlic ciabatta); dates stuffed with

cream cheese and wrapped in streaky bacon; or giant green Spanish olives with Grana Padano cheese and a bread stick; to soups, chef’s plates and desserts, you’ll find a multitude of ways to complement your wine tasting experience.

The seasonal chef’s plates are delicious morsels (two plates make up a main course) that are ideal for sharing among friends. Among my favourites are the firecracker duck; the Parma ham, pear and Gorgonzola salad; Cape Malay spring rolls; steak-frites and patatas bravas. Seafood enthusiasts are also spoilt for choice, with fresh West Coast oysters (a platter of six, served with three sauces on the side); panko-crusted hake marinated in a salsa verde; pan-seared Norwegian salmon; perlemoen arancini, prawns panfried in a miso and date butter, and crayfish thermidor.

Recently added to the menu are three winter soups – roasted tomato and basil, zucchini and Gorgonzola, and that old classic, French onion soup – and a selection of winter plates that include forest mushroom linguine, a fragrant Moroccan lamb tagine, a spicy Cape lamb curry and a hearty, slow-cooked oxtail casserole.

Although the food already sets them apart, what makes The Wine Glass different from your average wine bar, is the fact that you can order

any of their wines by the glass. This means that you can start with a glass of MCC, followed by a glass of white wine and then a red. There has never been an easier, or more enjoyable way to get a real taste of our region.

For those who are interested mainly in exploring the fruits of our local wineries, The Wine Glass offers tastings comprising six wines per flight.

These are arranged not just according to the varietal, but also price range.

For example, the 18 Sauvignon blanc wines on offer are divided into three flights of six wines each, with the irst light comprising wines in the easy-quaing price range; the second will be medium priced, more serious wines; and the third light will be your top-end, more pricey wines.

These ‘horizontal’ tastings aford wine enthusiasts the opportunity to taste diferent wines within a certain price range, making it a lot easier to compare and decide on your favourites.

Once you’ve decided which you like best, you can purchase a bottle (or several) at cellar door prices to take home with you – or to be shipped to an overseas destination.

And while the award-winning wines and bubblies of the Walker Bay and Agulhas wine districts take centre stage, The Wine Glass also ofers a range of craft beers from our region, as well as artisanal cofees that can be

enjoyed with a freshly-baked croissant or a slice of decadent cake.

Apart from the not-to-be-missed Wine Plus series hosted at The Wine Glass from Thursday to Sunday, a good time to visit The Wine Glass is on Fridays when they run their ‘Wine Down Fridays’ special between 16:00 and 18:00 – buy any glass of lifestyle wine, bubbly, beer or Oude Molen VSOP with a tapas dish of dates and bacon, and get the second one free.

Or look out for their exciting ‘Grape Expectations’ programme, where you’ll get to meet the person responsible for crafting your favourite wines, hear their back story and philosophy, and taste the fruit of their labour, along with scrumptious dishes from The Wine Glass kitchen.

The two events on the Grape

Expectations programme are ‘Easy Wednesdays’ from 18:30 – 21:00, a relaxed and informal introduction to some of the region’s wine producers that entails welcoming drinks and canapé’s, a talk and tasting presented by the winemaker, followed by two courses with wine and dessert canapés; and ‘Sumptuous Saturdays’ from 18:30 until late, which entails a more formal tasting of top-end wines and a talk by the winemaker, followed by three courses with wine plus dessert.

The next events will take place on Saturday 29 June (Crystallum Wines) and Wednesday 3 July (Gabriëlskloof Wines).

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WINE & DINE Bojangles’ owners, Sam (far right) and René (second from left) with one of their managers, JJ and handyman, William.

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knew a man, Bojangles, and he danced for you…” We have a Mr Bojangles here in Hermanus, too, although his real name is Peter Seals – the owner of Bojangles Bar & Club in Main Road, which is celebrating its 10th birthday this Saturday. Peter excelled in swimming and water polo in his younger years, earning him the nickname ‘Sammy the seal’. These days he’s better known to all as ‘Sam’.

Sam says his mom’s family originated in Hermanus and he lived here until he was in Grade 1.

“Even after my family relocated to Cape Town, we always returned for holidays. As an adult I spent every long weekend, Easter and Christmas here at De Mond with my wife, René and our three kids. My mom still lives here and I’ve always wanted to retire to Hermanus one day,” he says.

Sam was involved in the packaging industry in Cape Town, while also running two pubs.

When he saw an advert for a bar for sale in Hermanus, he decided to retire earlier than originally planned. He happily bailed out of the corporate world, sold the pubs and moved lock, stock and barrel. “Our kids were older, which made it possible for me to become more involved in our new venture,” adds René.

At the time, the bar was called Lime & Diesel and operated as “a real Afrikaans fishermen’s bar”, says Sam. “Before that, it was a notorious den called ‘Die Onverklaarbare Bar’ which operated for many years but did not have a good reputation.” The Seals decided to turn things around with an extensive make-over in a new

colour, Royal blue, and the original plan was to cater for the older crowd who enjoy dancing to the tune of golden oldies and music from the ‘70s and ‘80s.

“We bought the business in May 2009 and after renovations we opened as ‘Bojangles’ on 15 June,” says Sam. “We soon found out, however, that there was a bigger demand among the youngsters in our town, who in those days had nowhere to go for a good jôl. So the direction we took was dictated by demand, and instead, we ended up creating a sort of weekend club for the younger crowd. The youngsters loved it and Bojangles soon became a popular place for get-togethers, especially over the holiday periods and weekends. We also have karaoke evenings every Wednesday.”

Bojangles is open seven days a week from 10:00 until late and Sam is on the premises every day (“except Tuesdays, when I play golf with the DOGS in Kleinmond”). He is very proud of his staff, especially his managers, JJ and Frikkie, and handyman William, and says they run a tight ship.

“We enjoy being able to provide a venue for young people to enjoy themselves but are also very aware of the responsibility that entails.

We always have security at the door and only serve customers who can produce their IDs as proof that they are of drinking age. We also have a zero-tolerance policy towards drugs – the keywords are awareness, management and control.”

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The tastings will be accompanied by pizzas served from JD Bistro’s woodfired oven. Bookings can be made on 028 423 3141.

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Meditation Class Have you ever wanted to learn to meditate? Join Dr Arien for a free class where you’ll learn how to relax and unwind your busy mind, for only a few minutes every day, to the benefit of both body and mind. For more information, contact 067 116 6111.

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Country & Western Evening Put on your cowboy boots and enjoy an evening of great food, live entertainment and dancing. On the menu you’ll find chilli con carne, corn dogs, and grilled corn on the cob for starters, followed by a main of gourmet beef burger with all the trimmings, served with a beer or cider of your choice. The cost is R220 pp. To book, contact 028 316 3582 or 082 359 5608.

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Whalers Athletics Club Join the Whalers for their weekly time trials, every Thursday afternoon.

Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome. Choose between a 3 km, 5 km or 8 km route.

Meet at Hermanus Country Market | 17:30

Sunday

Substance Abuse OneLife, established by Seeff Hermanus in an effort to contribute to the community in which they reside and work, presents guest speaker Hykie Berg, who will talk to parents about substance abuse. Entry is free. For bookings or more information, contact Susan McCarthy on 076 092 8447 or susan.mccarthy@seeff.com Hermanus High School | 18:00

Kiddies MTB Fun Ride For some Father's Day fun, Lomond Wine Estate is opening a cycling track for all the young, enthusiastic riders in our midst. All kids will now have the opportunity to follow in Dad's tracks! Each finishing rider will receive a free ice cream, while all dads visiting the tasting room will receive a free beer, cycling or no cycling.

Lomond Wine Estate | from 09:00

Rotary Club of Hermanus Visitors are welcome at Rotary’s weekly meetings, every Thursday.

Contact Frank on 082 870 1187 to confirm your attendance.

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up country fun for the whole family over two days, with the weekend’s activities including a 3 km and 4 km Fun Run, an MTB Race, trail run and half marathon, a tractor and vintage car show, Harley Davidson motorcycle show, art exhibitions, Youth Day party, dancing, country market stalls, great food, and local beer and wines.

Expect a healthy dose of small-town charm and authentic country hospitality!

Steyn Street, Napier | from 10:00

The Gambles Live The Gambles is a groove rock band with elements of blues, funk and reggae blended into their own unique style. Join them for a night of original music as well as some of your all-time favourites. Entry is free of charge.

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

Hermanus Library | 09:00 – 11:30 Kolwyntjie Teetuin Enjoy a sweet treat and tea or coffee at a nominal fee, and make new friends at the Onrus Care Centre (Dienssentrum), every Friday morning.

Onrus Dutch Reformed Church | 09:30 – 11:30

Napier Wine & Patatfees Did you know that Napier was once the sweet potato-growing capital of South Africa? To celebrate this humble yet versatile vegetable (patat), Napier named its annual festival in its honour. Let the laid-back residents of this Overberg village show you how to party! The Patatfees serves

Winter Wonderland Festival Gordon’s Bay hosts the annual spectacular Winter Wonderland Festival of Lights over two Carnival Weekends, from 14 – 16 June & 21 – 23 June.

Don’t miss out on the famous Winter Wonderland Parade at 16:00 on the Friday, starting at the Gordon’s Bay Dutch Reformed Church in Beach Road. Bring the whole family for two weekends of fantastic fun with music, arts and crafts, foods from all over the world, competitions, a fun fair and the new Winter Palace. Festival trading hours: Friday from 16:00 – 23:00, Saturday from 10:00 – 23:00, and Sunday from 10:00 – 18:00. Entry fees: R20 for adults and R10 for pensioners and children U12. Check out the website www.winterwonderland.co.za for more information and to book online.

Gordon’s Bay Main Beach parking lot | from 16:00 Rewind Join Soul Café every Friday night and relax to the tunes of their resident band, Rewind, as they perform all your favourite hits from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s. The entrance fee is R50 pp.

Enjoy the Burger Special with a 500ml Beer for R99. Call 028 313 2137 to book.

Soul Café, 181 Main Road, Hermanus | 20:00

LIVE MUSIC Des Bosch: Friday 5-9pm Marcia Moon: Saturday 2-6pm Des Bosch: Sunday 1-5pm FynArts special 7-17 June Free beer or G&T or a glass of house wine with Main meal Come and enjoy our Winter Wood Fire Grill Specials in our beer garden, taproom or restaurant 028 316 4626 | info@hermanus.beer www.hermanus.beer/

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 Where local and international foodies and wine lovers meet. You’ll find real plates and real cutlery; real cups and real glasses; a real hangout for real people.

Hermanuspietersfontein wine cellar | 09:00 – 13:00 Stanford Saturday Morning Market Come and sample the artisanal delights on display, from home-made sheep and goats’ cheeses to cured meats, farm-fresh vegetables and deli delights to tantalise your taste buds!

Stanford Hotel Stoep | 09:00 – 12:00 Gansbaai Farmer’s Market Specialising in organic, homemade and homegrown products such as fresh farm produce, oven-fresh bakes and pastries, local wines and craft beers, and indigenous plants and herbs. No plastic or polystyrene packaging, only eco-friendly wood, paper, glass and earthenware used to display goods. For enquiries, contact 028 384 1439 or doulene@gansbaaitourism.co.za Kapokblom Street, opposite Gansbaai Tourism | 09:00 – 14:00 Elim Winter Wine Festival This festival takes place over the Napier Wine & Patatfees weekend.

Hosted by winemaker Jean Daneel, it will include tastings of wines from seven local wineries and beer from two craft breweries. This is your opportunity to get up close and personal with The Drift, Zoetendal, Jean Daneel, Giant Periwinkle, Lomond,

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Hillbilly Market Bring the whole family (dogs on leashes, please) and enjoy live music; stalls with bric-a-brac, vintage goods, and arts & crafts; an art rale and a lucky draw. There will be free beer and beef links (sausages) for all dads.

Delicious food, wine and craft beers can be ordered from The Hickory Shack’s menu. For more information, contact Erna Stark on WhatsApp only: 076 7080 818.

The Hickory Shack BBQ Smokehouse, N2 Houwhoek | 10:00 – 15:00 Overberg Quilters Guild Anyone interested in quilting is welcome to join the guild members for a meeting. For enquiries, contact Elize at 082 374 1533.

De Wet Hall, Roos St, Onrus | 09:00 for 09:30 Duplicate Bridge All who enjoy playing bridge are welcome to join in, every Monday.

For more information, contact Riekie Louw on 028 314 0662.

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Graze Farmer’s Market Reduce your carbon footprint and get your fresh veggies – always seasonal, always fresh. Stay for cofee and breakfast. For more info, call Tabby & Alex on 076 243 1930.

Graze Slow Food Café, Stanford | 09:00 – 12:00 Home Industries Market Get your fresh micro-greens, home-processed and 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 Meditation Class Have you ever wanted to learn to meditate? Join Dr Arien for a free class where you’ll learn how to relax and unwind your busy mind, for only a few minutes every day, to the benefit of both body and mind. For more information, contact 067 116 6111.

Arundel Medical Rooms, Westcliff | 17:30 Hermanus Bird Club All guests are welcome at the Hermanus Bird Club’s monthly meeting at no charge. The guest speaker is Jenny Parsons, who will present A photographic journey of the local Pringle Bay Oystercatcher breeding pair and what I learnt along the way. Wine is available at a donation of R10 per glass. For more information, contact the club chairperson, John Saunders on 078 9559785 or antares@hermanus.co.za Fernkloof Hall | 18:00 for 18:30

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The Gut Connection Join Ferdi Appelgryn of C Beyond Health and ‘gut health yogi’ Nicholas Maclean for an entertaining twohour talk on Why people don’t heal even though they are living healthy: The Gut Connection. They’ll be exploring the three principles of healing from the gut, the three foods that can heal, as well as three to never eat

again. They will also shed light on all the confusion about your body’s pH and clarify many other health puzzles so that you can start making changes today. The talk will be followed by an open Q&A session and you’ll be able to taste some healthy treats and nourishing juices. To book, contact 083 274 4419.

C Beyond Health, Hemel-en-Aarde Village | 18:00

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Training for caregivers Join Dr Arien for an Intro Seminar on Wellness Educator Training for caregivers. Attendance is free but booking is essential. For more information or to book, contact 067 116 6111 or hermanus@drarien.co.za Zwelihle Youth Café | 10:00 – 12:00

ALICE - A Tribute to Smokie Gareth James and his band return to Hermanus for a second show to salute this legendary rock band.

Smokie is a rock ‘n roll survivor that had at least 13 Top 20 hits in the ‘70s, has played to more than 20 million fans and sold over 20 million records worldwide. Their greatest hit, Living next door to Alice, sold more than 10 million copies. Tickets are R120. To book, contact 028 313 2137.

Soul Café, 181 Main Rd, Hermanus | 20:00

Ability Garden Become part of the Overberg Wheelchair Association’s food security project, Ability Organic Garden by joining them for a fun morning planting vegetables at the Lombardi Care Centre for adults with disabilities and the elderly. The garden will be used to supply their kitchen with nutritious meals every day. Bring a six-pack or two of vegetables or flowers for companion planting. There will be a cup of coffee and juice available for your labour of love. For more info contact Nikki on 072 436 1497.

Lombardi Care Centre, Mount Pleasant | 10:00

Rocking the Lagoon Boogie the night away at a live rock ‘n roll performance by Cloud 9, who will take you on a trip down memory lane through the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s.

The band will be playing in the Tasting Room, where roaring fireplaces will keep you warm. There will be delicious cheese platters, gourmet hot dogs and estate wines available to enjoy. Tickets are R200 for adults, R100 for kids 4 – 12 years, and free for kids U4. Book with Computicket or directly with Benguela Cove on 087 357 0637 or info@benguelacove.co.za Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate | 16:00 – 20:00

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Hermanus Astronomy Centre Join HAC for their monthly meeting. The guest speaker is Dr Moses Mogotsi whose presentation is titled Star Formation and the Gas Cycle in Galaxies. For more information, contact petermh@hermanus.co.za or 081 212 9481.

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adventurous, fundraising event for the Walker Bay Fynbos Conservancy.

Brace yourself for fynbos safari drives (every hour), a sunset picnic cruise, 5 km farm walk/run, wine and fynbos pairing, live music and a photographic exhibition of unique Overberg fauna and flora. There will also be a lucky draw and spectacular prizes up for grabs. Funds raised will go towards fire-fighting equipment for Walker Bay Fynbos Conservation. For more details, contact info@lomond. co.za or 082 908 0099.

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POP-UP IN HERMANUS Civvio Vine to Valley Trail Run Ignite your passion for the great outdoors and discover your inner trail runner. The second event in this year’s V2V Trail Run Series will be hosted by Wildekrans Wine Estate in Botrivier, offering two scenic routes of 6 km and 10 km. The cost is R120 for the 6 km, R150 for the 10 km, R70 for kids 10 – 18 years, and free for kids U10. Tickets are available at www. quicket.co.za Wildekrans, Botrivier | 08:00 Conservation Adventure Lomond Wine Estate is hosting an

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ermanus awoke from its early-winter slumber over the weekend, when throngs of people flocked to the openings of various exhibitions and strolled through town, visiting art galleries that are featuring special FynArts exhibitions from 7 – 17 June.

Among those that attracted enthusiastic attention were the Tollman Bouchard Finlayson Art Awards, where the winners were announced

by Elizabeth Gunter in the Bouchard Finlayson cellar on Friday; the ceramics exhibition at the Windsor Hotel, curated by Liz Coates and opened by Tiffany Wallace on Saturday morning; Sculpture on the Cliffs, opened by Marilyn Martin at noon on Saturday; and the exhibition of FynArts Festival Artist, Phillemon Hlungwani in the FynArts Gallery, which was opened on Saturday afternoon.

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Ceramic artist Tiffany Wallace at the opening of the ceramic exhibition in the Windsor Hotel.

PHOTOS: Hedda Mittner and Taylum Meyer

Finalists in the Tollman Bouchard Finlayson Art Award, from left: Prudence Bheme, Terrence Howahowa (merit award winner), Magdalena Pnoane, Gillian Hahn and Ashley Tumburuku, with Mary Faure, Liz Coates, Fikiswa Gxamesi and William Ntebe.

ABOVE: FynArts Festival Artist, Phillemon Hlungwani and his wife, Wisani.

ABOVE RIGHT: On the eve of FynArts 2019, Festival Director Mary Faure thanked all those who contributed to making this year’s festival a reality. The function was hosted Anthony and Olive Hamilton Russell. From left are Frans van Rensburg, Jenni Cory, Martin Ranger and Mary Faure.

RIGHT: Cape Whale Coast Tourism Manager, Frieda Lloyd and Chantel Louskitt, administrative coordinator of FynArts.

BOTTOM RIGHT: Author Christopher Hope and art curator Marilyn Martin.

BELOW: Local resident Cilene Bekker admiring the artworks on display at Forty X 40Gallery.

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he mid-day weather could not have been more perfect last Saturday when the Sculpture on the Cliffs exhibition was opened

by Marilyn Martin, former director of the National Iziko Art Museum. In his remarks beforehand, curator Gordon Froud remarked, “I don’t know whether Hermanus residents are aware of what a jewel they have in this annual Sculpture on the Cliffs exhibition. The only other country I know of with a similar event is Australia and I cannot believe that their location can compare with this one at Gearing’s Point.”

This year’s exhibition, with its focus on the abstract within an African context, and featuring artists never before seen in Hermanus, is very different from any of those previously mounted here. In Froud’s words,

1. Ian Redelinghuys’ large wooden Legotla chair forms the entry point to the exhibition on the cliffs. This very large-scale chair represents an abstract idea around the seat used by village elders when they hold an imbizo or legotla.

“These works explore notions of abstraction that suggest ideas, emotions or objects without being these.

They force the viewer to make the association for themselves.” Martin congratulated all concerned on the resourcefulness of this exhibition.

Although abstract art can be controversial, she commented, perhaps artist Paul Klee summed up its purpose best when he said ‘Art does not reproduce what is visible; it makes things visible.’

- Elaine Davie 3. Near Wiid’s sculpture is Sybrand Wiechers’ tall thin work in the form of a 3D-totem made of thousands of thin pieces of round steel bars, welded together. It is an accurate interpretation of the whale call when recorded and shown as a graph.

4. Cow Mash (Kgoagelo Mashilo) has used the shell of a washing machine, covered in perspex so that the viewer can see through it.

Inside are concrete forms reminiscent of wisdom teeth which appear to move in the machine, echoing the ebb and flow of the sea. It is no longer a washing machine, but an abstract idea. It can be seen at the end of the point.

2. Izanne Wiid’s series of geometric whale vertebrae, made of welded steel powder-coated white, turn quietly in space, almost unravelling, and remind us of a sea creature turning in the water.

6.To the right on a grass verge lie the lingam-shaped concrete sculptures of Carol Kuhn. These forms are strangely reminiscent of both the familiar and ancient.

9. Echoing the geometry of Sifiso’s work, Sandile Radebe has created a column of triangular forms twisting in space.

10. The last work on the cliffs is

by Thulani Zondo. It is a figurative piece where the features are stylised and abstracted to represent the idea of a figure, rather than a portrait. The outstretched hand of the concrete figure morphs into a bunch of flowers in welded steel.

Public invited to participate in art competition

7. Sophia van Wyk (Schutte) has created a large sculpture based on cloud forms but painted in bright colours chosen for their reference numbers, in this case, the date of her marriage.

8. Close to the path is the flattened steel sculpture of Sifiso Mkhabela, which might look vaguely figurative, but is not. As one approaches, it presents a flat form that allows you to look through it. As you move round, it flattens to a point that is perceived as a line, which opens up again as you move on.

Excitement is mounting for the biggest student art competition of the Overstrand region, with several art awards up for grabs. Sumaridge will once again host the Violet & Anne Bellingham Award prizegiving on Saturday 15 June from 17:30 – 20:00 at the tasting room on the estate.

This year members of the public have the opportunity to participate in the competition by voting for their favourite work of art. The winner in this category will be awarded a Public Choice Award, in addition to the other prizes.

event, so get out there and vote.

Arts, sports and culture are the indicators of a society’s state of mental health, and although the Overberg has suffered recent setbacks, including devastating wildfires, unrest and general economic insecurities, the arts, sports and culture have become even more of a vehicle for forging unity and cooperation between our different communities and cultures, lifestyles and ages.

The students’ artworks have been on display since 8 June, so you still have time to visit Sumaridge up until 18:00 on Saturday 15 June and vote for your choice while sipping on a delicious glass of wine at the tasting room, which enjoys one of the most beautiful settings in Hemel-en-Aarde.

“This award ceremony is not only aimed at discovering, encouraging and rewarding artistic talent among our local youth, but also to build bridges between communities and people of different cultures, races, ages, and lifestyles,” says one of the organisers, Jozua Rossouw. “The one thing that brings people together in a multi-cultural society like ours, is the love of art.”

Entries from most schools in the area have poured in this year from grade 9 – 12 students. The vision of the Violet & Anne Bellingham Art Award is to become even more inclusive and public participation is essential for the success of this

Sumaridge is proud to invite you to join in this celebration of youthful creativity. To attend this very special event, RSVP at sylvester@sumaridge.co.za or call 028 312 1097.

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Don’t compete, collaborate instead Writer Raphael da Silva

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nstead of fighting it out for a slice of the same pie, business needs to rather focus on growing the size of the pie by proactively collaborating with other companies.

This was the main message from Indonesian entrepreneur, Gita Sjahrir, at a Hermanus Rotary Club breakfast meeting last week at Abalone Lodge in a presentation titled You are not unique: How to be different in an ever competitive world.

“Stop competing and start collaborating because when you work together, you go further together,” says Gita. “If you want to go fast, go alone. But if you want to go further, go together.”

Gita is the co-founder and CEO of RIDE, Indonesia’s first boutique indoor cycling studio. She was inspired to create an active community in Indonesia through fitness, after battling systemic rheumatoid arthritis for 15 years. In addition to managing RIDE full time, Gita is also a Nike-affiliated athlete and an instructor in Indonesian Krav Maga, one of only two female IKM teachers in the country.

Gita doesn’t just preach collaboration; she wholeheartedly embraces it. RIDE engages in over 100 collab-

court,” says Gita. Gita’s attitude to hiring and keeping her team motivated is very simple: “Can we be the best human being for you,” is what she keeps in the back of her mind all the time, she says.

orations with other companies each year. For example, RIDE collaborates with parking garages to utilize their dead space to set up pop-up cycling studios. RIDE doesn’t pay rent and the parking garage is happy because they get additional customers, while also bringing regular activity into their garages.

Her attitude to customer service is also simple, “People will always remember how you made them feel,” she believes.

As a result of all these collaborations, RIDE only spent $5 last year on public relations and very little physical cash is actually spent on marketing.

But Gita has one word of warning.

Collaboration will not work with leaders who put their egos first. “The only thing that will kill a collaboration is an egotistical leader,” says Gita.

Instead, she says, leaders need to remain humble and recognise that every collaboration is an opportunity to learn.

RIDE became the first boutique fitness brand in Southeast Asia to ever receive venture capital funding in 2018. With 3 permanent locations today, along with regular pop-up studios, RIDE aims to open 20 more studios in the next 2 years throughout the region.

Gita Sjahrir, co-founder and CEO of RIDE Indonesia and Ann Wright, president of Rotary Club Hermanus.

Networking is an important aspect of RIDE’s business model and is the way that RIDE builds their collaborations.

Gita sets weekly networking targets for herself and her team and keeps a spreadsheet of the people she has met, what was discussed and the action points.

Gita also does not wait for networking contacts and potential collaboration partners to come back to her.

She will always reach out to them.

“The ball is technically always in your

The company has been covered in over 250 media outlets including CNN Indonesia, GQ, Cosmopolitan, Yahoo News Singapore, Tech in Asia and Tatler and has collaborated with over 200 brands including Nike, Saladstop and Class Pass.

In 2019 RIDE became the first fitness company to become a finalist in the Investible Games in Jakarta, Australia’s premier startup competition.

Gita Sjahrir (third left) and members of the RIDE team in Indonesia.

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Ginseng (Panax ginseng): Commonly used as an adaptogenic (adapts to the body’s needs) herb for adrenal fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, burn-out, depression and immune enhancement. It also increases resistance to environmental stress and improves physical and athletic performance, cognitive function, concentration and memory.

MY WELLNESS Youthful Ancient medicine for Living modern illness By Dr Arien van der Merwe

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et’s join the health revolution!

Natural products from plants, animals and minerals have been the basis of the treatment of human disease for tens of thousands of years.

Until very recently, it was common to have a healer in every family; one who was knowledgeable about the use of herbs and other natural remedies. More than 80 % of present-day allopathic or mainstream medicines originally came from healing plants.

However, urbanised humans have forgotten the effective natural, ancient medicines of our ancestors.

The move away from natural plant remedies occurred mostly because of pharmaceutical industry interests, because the whole herb is nonpatentable. Thankfully, a healing revolution is underway and people are beginning to embrace these lost traditions, now scientifically proven to be as good as, or even better than most modern medicines, and without the side effects. Natural medicine, used appropriately, supports our innate ability to heal and return to homeostasis (inner balance).

Herbal remedies Herbs are plants with medicinal, aromatic and/or culinary (food-enhancing) properties. As a general rule of thumb, herbs that comply with all three are safe to use in your home, e.g. rosemary, basil, thyme, ginger,

PHOTO: fanjianhua garlic, onions, parsley, etc. These can be added to food to enhance taste, flavour, aroma and health. Those with purely medicinal properties should be used with caution and often under supervision of a qualified health practitioner. Having said that, there are many herbal remedies that can be safely used as part of your home pharmacy. Even having your own medicinal edible herbal garden is a huge bonus for your whole family’s health!

Focus on the cardiovascular and nervous systems I’ve covered Medical Cannabis and herbal remedies for support throughout the cold season, previously. The emphasis this week is on some examples of effective remedies for heart, brain and nervous system support.

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As with most herbal remedies used to treat symptoms, please be patient; it may take up to six weeks for optimal results.

Hawthorn berry (Crateagus oxyacantha and Crateagus monogyna): Hawthorn has been used traditionally for cardiovascular disorders in many cultures. Hawthorn has a calming effect on the nervous system and relaxing effect on the inner layer (endothelium) of the arteries, hence its blood pressure lowering effect.

Olive Leaf (Olea africana and Olea europea): The leaves of the olive tree work as a vasodilator (relaxes arteries), lowering blood pressure and preventing angina attacks. It is also a potent antioxidant.

Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba): The fruit and leaves of the Ginkgo (Maidenhair) tree, a living fossil, which has been around for more than 10 000 years, are commonly prescribed for dementia and Alzheimer's.

Ginkgo leaf is used for conditions associated with cerebrovascular insufficiency, including memory loss, headache, tinnitus, vertigo, dizziness, difficulty concentrating, mood disturbances and hearing disorders. It is also used for cognitive disorders and stroke victims; to improve cognitive behaviour and sleep patterns in patients with depression and chronic fatigue syndrome; eye problems, including macular degeneration and glaucoma; attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); thrombosis; heart disease; arteriosclerosis and angina pectoris.

Garlic (Allium sativum): The bulb of garlic is used for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, coronary heart disease, age-related vascular changes and atherosclerosis (thickening of the arterial walls), earaches, infections, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and menstrual disorders.

Garlic is a potent platelet aggregation inhibitor (anti-clotting agent).

Black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa) and Angelica sinensis (Dong quai): Both are well known for their effects on the female reproductive system (e.g. premenstrual syndrome and menopausal symptoms) and are also beneficial for high blood pressure, arthritis, anaemia, and constipation Grape (Vitis vinifera): Pycnogenol (grape seed extract) and

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resveratrol (grape skin extract) have anti-oxidant, hypotensive (blood pressure lowering), hypolipidemic (cholesterol lowering) and vasodilatory (relaxing arterial wall) effects.

A buffet taste selection for cardiovascular health And last, but not least, remember the essential fatty acids for heart, nervous system and general health and wellbeing. Use starflower (Borago officinalis), evening primrose (Oenothera biennis), olive (Olea africana), coconut (Cocos nucifera) and flax seed (Linum usitatissimum) oils for some Omega 3, but mostly Omega 6 and 9 support. Add Omega 3s as ‘ready-made’ Eicosapentanoic acid (EPA) and Docosahexanoic acid (DHA) found in cold-water fish (salmon, sardines, pilchards, mackerel, krill, cod liver) by adding the fish to your diet (3 – 4 times a week) or top up with suitable capsules.

In conclusion, let’s make herbs part of a healthy lifestyle!

Though using the right herbs, flower remedies and aromatherapy essential oils, can help you feel calm, peaceful and relaxed, it is important to remember that blood pressure, heart and mental health, memory and concentration are also dependent on regular daily stress management techniques, meditation and relaxation practice, healthy eating and moderate, enjoyable exercise.

Dr Arien van der Merwe is a natural, integrative medical doctor, author, specialist holistic health and wellness counsellor and stress management consultant, workplace wellness service provider and author. She can be consulted at Arundel Medical Rooms, 1st Floor, c/o Church & Arundel St (opposite Mediclinic), Westcliff, Hermanus.

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Anti-ageing treatments for a new you nutritional deficiencies. Your doctor can advise you – and can exclude the treatable causes.

Usually, however, the most common cause we see in everyday practice is, simply, part of the ageing process and family genetics.

By Dr Michelle Emett

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nti-ageing and regenerative medicine have always been at the forefront of the race to utilise gene technology in beauty treatments and wound healing – and human growth factors are an important aspect of this ever-changing field.

Help is at hand, and we see phenomenal results with the use of AQ Skin Solutions’ human growth factor. The client’s scalp is numbed before a Derma Stamp with tiny needles is used to stamp the growth factor into the scalp or skin.

As with any hair treatment, results are seen over a three-month period.

We’ve all heard of stem cells, which can be used to regenerate joints and create new cartilage.

Human growth factors (GF) is the next step in this equation, so we are excited to bring to Hermanus the first – and the only – human growth-factor treatment for hair, skin and vaginal rejuvenation.

AQ Skin Solutions, based in California in the United States, is a company focused on anti-ageing. It has patented the procedure for isolating human growth factors from fibroblast cells. After isolation and purification, the human growth factor is multiplied hundreds of thousands of times through a genetic process known as replication. The solution is free from any other human content. It comprises pure, growth-factor molecules that can then stimulate cell regeneration in skin, hair and the vaginal wall.

Growth factors are responsible for cell-to-cell communication. Every cell is dependent on growth factors; and as we age our growth-factor production slows down. Thus, our cells’ ability to communicate effectively diminishes.

AQ Skin Solutions, which we use in our clinic, is the world’s most awarded and most concentrated human growth-factor brand, and differentiates itself from other products because: • it is species specific (human); and • human growth factors are isolated and put in the correct combination and concentrations to ‘educate’ the skin on how to regenerate and heal itself; and restore harmony (balance) in skin, hair follicles and vaginal tissue.

So, with topical application we are teaching tissues to start producing, communicating, and regulating just as they did when tissues were young and healthy. The effects of growth-factor treatment continue long after therapy.

Human-derived GF ensure a longer-lasting and more potent impact compared to plant extracts

found in other cosmetic products. By using AQ Skin Solutions we will have a more predictable and repeatable outcome in clients, regardless of age and health.

Depending on the degree of damage to the skin or to the hair, and for how long a condition has existed, a course of, typically, four treatments, three weeks apart is recommended for skin. This includes the daily supplementation of necessary growth factors at home. Scalp treatments for hair thinning or balding are usually five treatments, one-to-two weeks apart. Vaginal treatment is a simple take-home applicator.

Hair thinning is a common complaint seen at anti-ageing clinics. There are many causes that include low thyroid function, low iron levels, hormonal changes related to ageing, stress, and

Anti-ageing has recently focused on the rejuvenation and regeneration of a woman’s feminine parts. Intra-vaginal growth factors and platelet treatments have helped to tighten vaginal walls, treat mild bladder incontinence, and increase lubrication and sexual satisfaction in women in the peri- and post-menopausal periods.

We have also seen incredible results with AQ Skin Solutions’ human growth factor in our skin treatments. We use the Derma Stamp to create microscopic skin channels and infuse the growth factor deep into the skin. Feedback from clients is that they are thrilled with the outcomes and the results are long lasting. Your Refine skin therapist will be able to advise you if AQ Skin Solutions is the correct treatment for your skin. We are proud to bring you advanced, cutting-edge technology that will turn your life around.

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MY HOME

Supervision – the home maintenance winner •

By Stuart Cohen CabinCare Property Management & Project Specialists

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he topic of home maintenance is one that brings a wave of nausea over most people when they face that moment where they must attend to necessary property repairs that generally get left too late.

More often than not, prior experiences have left a very bad taste and owners don’t see their way to having to deal with individuals or companies that constantly have to be summoned back on site to fix something that was not done properly, in the first place.

While key criteria, when selecting a service provider, are often met, so often the end result is not what is promised, expected or delivered.

Some of these key criteria at the top of the list are, or at least should be: • Accuracy of quotes • Cost effectiveness • Supervision of labour • An efficient service • Project completion on time

How does one explain that, even when selecting a professional and reputable company, you can still end up having an experience that is anything but hassle-free? We hear people talk about ‘putting lipstick on the pig’ when trying to cover up a problem.

It’s all good and well for service providers to say that their workers can ‘manage themselves’ but not everyone does get it right the first time; and if no one is around to supervise and advise, that’s where things start going wrong. One of the synonyms for the word ‘supervision’ is ‘guidance’, and that’s where the real problem lies.

Sadly, that is what often happens with home maintenance projects.

Service providers frequently make all sorts of promises – yet, when it comes to the crunch, those are followed by a myriad of excuses as to why it took so long, why it went over budget and why the end result is not what you were promised.

It’s one thing giving people a job to do but if they are not being supervised properly and given the training and/or guidance on site, then the project is already set up for failure. In so many different cases, be it building, electrical, plumbing, painting or landscaping, there is a common trend that results in client dissatisfaction.

It begs the question: “What is the fundamental problem?” Well, it is actually quite simple. It is called ‘lack of supervision’. Reality has proven that, while you can have qualified workmen on site, using the best products, lack of supervision is, more often than not, the culprit. From many personal experiences, I have seen that, when the right supervision is in place, a lot of potential issues do not even feature.

The common trend is what I refer to as ‘drop and drive’. That is when workers are dropped off at site with the absolute minimum instruction and the ‘supervisor’, or in many cases the business owner, disappears to the next job. Seldom will this approach be effective, as more time is being spent going backwards and forwards to multiple sites or getting supplies – and the supervisory aspect just doesn’t happen. That is when the

Quality end result.

the workers were merrily wielding their picks and shovels. They hacked a huge hole in one of the pool’s inlet pipes, which caused another 12-hour delay as that had to be repaired before they could progress. The net result is time wasted and more problems created, which prevents other service providers from finishing their side of the project. The spiral of inefficiency triggers a chain reaction of non-delivery, as all follow-on projects on a site can easily get delayed by other service providers.

project already starts going pear shaped. And all too often I hear company owners, who are the culprits themselves, wondering why they don’t get repeat business or more recommendations. It’s not rocket science.

A recent example comes to mind where a client had a requirement for the lawn around a newly-installed swimming pool to be replaced and the levels sorted. The landscaper arrived on site with the team, dropped them off, gave a minute’s instruction and wasn’t seen for the rest of the day.

While the workers did get on with it, they spent more time chatting to one another, and their mates on their cellphones, than actually doing the work. From observation, having been on site all day, they probably lost at least three hours of work time – and after that happens over a few days, one can easily understand why completion deadlines are missed. And the sad reality is that the business owner is generally not even aware of this.

Having not been forewarned about the layout of cables and pool pipes,

This is but one of hundreds of examples, which any of our readers could relate to – and the one aspect that keeps providing the reason for this is ‘supervision’, or actually the lack thereof.

When embarking on any project of this nature, ensure that someone is really supervising the project, and not just leaving workers on site, who then get blamed for the delays when they were not properly instructed. If the project is of such a nature that full-time supervision is not necessary, regular check-ups on work-in-progress should be performed to prevent massive re-work.

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HVT announces the first of two pilot programme courses

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fter signing a Memorandum of Agreement with the University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Centre for Local Economic Development (CENLED), Hermanus Varsity Trust (HVT) is launching two complementary short learning programmes (SLPs) in the second half of 2019.

The course that will admit the varsity’s first student intake is an ‘Introduction to Local Economic Development’. Specifically chosen to match students’ interests with local area needs in view, this introductory course will begin on 12 August with five days of in-class, interactive learning and training. The three-month module will end on 11 October and will be followed by a course on ‘Entrepreneurship’.

Anyone with an interest in local economic development (LED), and who meets admission requirements of UJ for certificate programmes can apply for entry to the SLP. The application process through HVT has two parts that include completing an application form for HVT and one for UJ, as well.

HVT expects to admit no more than 50 students into each of the two pilot SLPs. A variety of criteria will be used when selecting programme participants from the applicants.

Successful candidates will become registered students of UJ. The ground-breaking SLP course at HVT will provide an understanding of the philosophy and principles of local economic development and the circumstances that contribute to it.

The aim is to foster knowledge and skills so practitioners and managers will be better able to contribute to the development of their local economies, as well as provide an understanding of the workings of the local economy so individuals can establish ventures that will contribute to their local economies. By promoting economic development, the broader goal of the programme is to contribute to the creation of employment opportunities, reduce poverty, and improve service delivery to local

communities.

Course content will cover: • Classifying the different local economic development theories and approaches to LED. • Explaining the basic concepts, goals and objectives of LED. • Identifying and describing the role of the different participants in the LED process.

• Analysing a local economy as well as illustrating and explaining the main economic activities.

After the initial five-days of interactive learning in class, participants will be supported by HVT tutors, with whom they will work in small groups, for about two to four hours a week.

There will be no examination, but participants will be required to submit a capstone assignment by Friday October 11, 2019.

At the end of the SLP, successful students who achieve 50% or more for the assignment will be awarded a Certificate of Competence by the University of Johannesburg. These will be awarded at the HVT certification ceremony in March 2020.

The cost of the SLP is R1 500, payable on registration; R500 is for registration with HVT and R1 000 is for registration with UJ. Financial assistance may be awarded to successful programme applicants based on an assessment of each applicant’s circumstances and needs.

Dates to diarise for SLP 1: Introduction to Local Economic Development All prospective students are invited to an information session on 18 June 2019 from 17:00 to 19:00 at the Grobbelaarsaal, Park Avenue, Hermanus.

Registration closes on 12 July 2019.

Orientation for students admitted to the SLP ‘Introduction to Local Economic Development’ is on Thursday, 1 August 2019.

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MY SPORT

Great comebacks in sporting history in a fight known as “The Rumble in the Jungle” in Zaire. He retired in 1977 but announced his comeback 10 years later. He called his fight against Moorer, "One for the Ages". In the fight itself, he was being pummeled and was behind on all the judge’s scorecards. Foreman was 45 years old and his opponent only 26, with a fight record of 35 wins, no losses and 30 by KO. In the 10th round of the fight, Foreman landed the telling blow to the jaw and Moorer was out.

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By Tony O'Hagan

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ports enthusiasts may recall some great comebacks in sport which have occurred over many decades. These can be classified into two categories: firstly, those where an individual or team have not achieved success after a length of time due to non-performance or time out of the sport and, secondly, a comeback during a specific game or event.

In both instances, the ability to rally in the face of adversity and turn despair into delight may do little for a coach’s blood pressure or fans' fingernails.

Djokovic goes from “I’m done” to No.1 Novak Djokovic was ranked No.1 in the World in 2016 when he suffered an injury to his right elbow. Despite advice from coach, André Agassi, he did not want to have surgery and persisted with pain killers, as one of his core values was healing naturally and holistically. But in 2017 he relented and underwent an operation on his elbow.

Tiger Woods PHOTO: GettyImages

Arguably, a never-say-die attitude is the most desirable character trait for any sportsman or sportswoman. Let’s take a look at a few comebacks after a spell away from the athlete's chosen sport, either through injury or a return from temporary retirement.

Tiger Woods winning the 2019 Masters Golf Tiger Woods won this year's Masters in Augusta, 11 years after his last major triumph. Considered by many as the greatest comeback in sport, this success came after back surgeries, knee surgeries and personal scandals. There were concerns that he would never play golf again. His recipe for success? "Well, you never give up. Giving up is not in the equation."

Niki Lauda wins Formula 1 after horrific crash Niki Lauda won the Formula 1 World Championships in 1975, before being seriously injured in a crash at the 1976 German Grand Prix at Nurburgring. He came close to death after inhaling hot toxic fumes and suffering severe burns.

As his wife, Jelena put it, ''He buried one part of him with that decision". Djokovic was struggling with his recovery, saying "it was difficult to remain positive”. There were obstacles along the way, which, on occasion he found too challenging. At one point he stated, "I'm done, I'm not playing tennis anymore."

Novak Djokovic PHOTO: thenational.ae

George Forman PHOTO: fightcity.com

Miraculously, he raced again six weeks later. He went on to win two more World Championships in 1977 and 1984. He founded and ran three airlines, Lauda Air, Niki and Lauda. He died last month, on 20 May, while still holding the portfolio of Chairman of Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team.

George Forman wins boxing title for the old folk George Forman's win over Michael Moorer for the WBA and IBF world heavyweight boxing titles came 21 years after he beat Joe Frazier to capture the title for the first time in 1973. Foreman lost his first title to Muhammed Ali in 1974

He credits his wife for her support in overcoming these challenges. Ranked No.2 in the world at the start of 2018, Wimbledon that year ended a two-year major title drought as Djokovic beat Kevin Anderson in the final to take the crown.

The US and Australian Open titles followed and Novak was back at No.1 and top of the world.

At only 31 years old and with 15 majors under his belt he could still overtake Nadal (18) and Federer (20).

These are some sporting comebacks after time away from the athlete’s sport. Comebacks in the course of a particular match or event could be a topic for another day.

TENDER NO. SC1971/2019

TENDER NR. SC1971/2019

UQIKELELO- XABISO NO.SC 1971/2019

Tenders are hereby invited for the Provision and Maintenance of Small bore sewage connections in Hermanus for a contract period ending 30 June 2022.

Tenders word hiermee ingewag vir die Voorsiening en Instandhouding van Klein deursnit rioolaansluitings in Hermanus vir ñ kontrakperiode eindigend 30 Junie 2022.

Kucelwa isiniki-xabiso: Ukunikeza Nokulungisa Imibhobho Emincinci Edibanisa Imijelo yamanzi amdaka eHermanus kanga nge xesha eliphela nge 30 Juni 2022.

Tender documents, in English, are obtainable from Monday, 10 June 2019, at the offices of the Supply Chain Management Unit, Overstrand Municipality, Magnolia Avenue, Hermanus from Ms Rita Neethling; Tel. 028 313 8064, between 08h30 and 15h30 upon payment of a tender participation fee of R 187-00 per set. Alternatively the document may be downloaded free of charge from the website: www.overstrand.gov.za .

Tenderdokumente, in Engels, is verkrygbaar vanaf Maandag, 10 Junie 2019, by die Voorsieningskanaalbestuurseenheid, Overstrand Munisipaliteit, Magnolialaan, Hermanus, vanaf Me Rita Neethling, Tel. 028 313 8064 tussen 08h30 en 15h30 na betaling van ‘n tenderdeelnamefooi van R 187-00 per stel. Alternatiewelik mag die dokument gratis afgelaai word vanaf die webblad www.overstrand.gov.za.

Amaxwebhu, abhalwe ngesiNgesi, ayafumaneka ukusukela ngoLwesihlanu 10 Juni 2019, kwi-ofisi yoLawulo Lweentengo, kuMasipala we-Overstrand., eMagnolia Avenue, ku Nkosazana u Rita Neethling eHermanus tsalela u 028 313 8064 phakathi kweye-08h30 neye15h30, usakuhlawula umrhumo wokuthatha inxaxheba oxabisa R 187-00 iseti. Kungenjalo elixhwebhu liyafumaneka mahala kwi-webhu sayiti ethi: www.overstrand.gov.za

Sealed tenders, with “Tender No. SC 1971/2019: Provision and Maintenance of Small bore sewage connections in Hermanus for a contract period ending 30 June 2022“ clearly endorsed on the envelope, must be deposited in Tender Box No. 2 at the offices of the Overstrand Municipality, Magnolia Avenue, Hermanus. Bids may only be submitted on the bid documentation issued by Overstrand Municipality.

Verseëlde tenders duidelik gemerk “Tender Nr. SC1971/2019: Voorsiening en Instandhouding van Klein deursnit rioolaansluitings in Hermanus vir ñ kontrakperiode eindigend 30 Junie 2022” op die koevert, moet geplaas word in Tenderbus Nr. 2 by die kantore van die Overstrand Munisipaliteit, Magnolialaan, Hermanus. Tenders mag slegs ingedien word op die tenderdokumentasie verskaf deur Overstrand Munisipaliteit.

Isiniki-xabiso esitywiniweyo kwabhalwa, Isiniki-Xabiso No. SC 1971/2019: Ukunikeza Nokulungisa Imibhobho Emincinci Edibanisa Imijelo yamanzi amdaka eHermanus kanga nge xesha eliphela nge 30 Juni 2022” Ibhalwe ngokucacileyo kwimvulophu, mayifakwe kwi Bhokisi yeZiniki-maxabiso 2Kwii-ofisi zikaMasipala wase-Overstrand, Magnolia Avenue, Hermanus. Amaxhwebhu Oniko xabiso anikezwa ngu masipala maka buyiswe ngohlobo abhalwe ngalo.

Pre-Qualification criteria for preferential procurement in terms of Regulation 4 of the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2017, is applicable, therefor only tenderers who are an Exempted Micro Enterpirses(EME) or Qualifying Small Enterprise (QSE), may respond to this tender

Vooraf-kwalifiserende vereistes vir voorkeurverkryging ingevolge Regulasie 4 van die Voorkeurverkryging Regulasies, 2017 is van toepassing, daarom slegs tenderaars wie ‘n vrygestelde mikro onderneming (EME) of Kwalifiserende Klein onderneming (QSE) is, mag op hierdie tender reageer.

Kusokusetyenziswa umigaqo yenkqubo yokufumana abaniki zinkonzo ngokwemiqathango kuMmiselo4 yeNkqubo yokufumana abaniki zinkonzo ka2017, uzakusetyenziswa ukuhlela abo bagunyazisiweyo, ngoko, ngabo banashishini aziEME okanye aziQSE, amabafake kwesisiniki maxabiso.

Bidders should have an estimated CIDB contractor grading of at least 3CE or higher.

Tenderaars moet ʼn geskatte CIDB kontrakteurgradering van ten minste 3CE of hoër hê.

Abanini be thenda kufuneka babene CIDB enobukhulu obu 3CE okanye ngaphezulu.

A compulsory information session will be held at 10H00 on 21 June 2019 at the Area Manager’s Committee Room, Magnolia Avenue, Hermanus.

‘n Verpligte inligtingsessie sal gehou word om 10H00 op 21 Junie 2019, by die Area bestuurder se Komiteekamer, Magnolialaan, Hermanus.

Umjikelo onyanzelekileyo wokubonisana uyakubanjwa ngomhla we 21 Juni 2019 ngentsimbi yethoba 10h00, Kwi Gumbi lekomiti ye Manejala yase Hermanus kwisi talato sase Magnolia, eHermanus

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

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

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

Please refer enquiries to Mr. T Marx at telephone number: 028 313 8948.

Navrae kan gerig word aan Mnr. T Marx by telefoonnommer 028 313 8948.

Nceda nxibelelana noT Marx kule nombolo ilandelayo 028 313 8948 ngazo naziphi iinkcukacha ezingacacanga ozifunayo

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Young talent rewarded with high-performance golf clubs

By Julian Shaw

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Well done, Kosie Pieters Foundation Part and parcel of growing golf is getting new juniors into the game and encouraging them to love the sport as much, if not more, than the rest of us.

bsolutely freezing conditions have scared some of our golfers away but the ‘die hards’ just brush it off and still wear shorts! (Occasionally, I wonder whether some of the members own long pants!) Anyway, we had some fantastic rain last week, hopefully with much more to come in the Western Cape.

But, one of the undeniable problems of the sport is the expense of getting into it – the membership, the green fees, the time it takes, as well as the cost of the correct equipment.

Last week we made one young girl really smile when we managed to get a full set of Callaway golf clubs into her hands.

Lost treasure?

This week, I start with a possible lost treasure.

A green South African blazer was found in a garden in Northcliff and was handed in at the golf club. We have asked around but to no avail.

What I found interesting about this blazer, is the stitching on the embroidery. It is really, really old – I would say possibly ‘60s or ‘70s. Having been involved with embroidery for many years, I recognise that the stitching is a metal base, which hasn’t been in use for a long time. It is obviously a treasure; and it would make us happy to reunite it with its owner. You may phone Hermanus Golf Club or me.

You may be aware of the Kosie Pieters Foundation because we hold monthly games here at Hermanus Golf Club, for up to 30 children. What you may not know is that we try to identify those with talent, and if there is a need to improve their equipment, we also do that.

TUESDAY LADIES – 4 JUNE 11 very brave ladies: Medal and Putting Silver division winner: Val Vlok 68 nett Runner-up: Yvonne Teixeira 72 nett Men’s Wednesday was rained out.

LEFT: A delighted Kim Boshoff (right) receives her brand-new set of Callaway golf clubs from Julian Shaw, who thanks the Kosie Pieters Foundation and FinGlobal for recognising the need to grow young, talented players.

Have you noticed smiling is infectious? Smile at someone and they will smile back. Let’s start an epidemic – everyone needs a smile!

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08:30 Ken Jackson 10:00 James Gray 09:45 No Lighthouse or Gen-Z during the school holiday. HOWEVER Kids will be looked after in the Lighthouse.

18:00 – 19:30 Evening Service Holiday BIBLE Club @ United Church for Primary School children aged 6-13.

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ALL TOGETHER SATURDAY – 1 JUNE Alliance Stableford 128 players Red Course (Red) 1–18: 1. Greg Donald, Peter Cawdry, Rob George, Paul Vorster 89 c/i 2. Werner Otto, Shaun Smith, Solms Beyers, Gary Combrink (Ghost) 89 c/o 3. Sue Atkinson, Moira Stadler, Biddy Schouw, Wendy Altona de Klerk 88 4. Joan Geldenhuys, Elise Nykamp, Terri Sulley, Peter Sulley Best gross Julian Shaw and Tyron Davidowitz 73 (well played, Ty!) SUNDAY MIXED – 2 JUNE 48 players: Winners: Willem and Ingrid Krige and Roen and Beate Muller 82 points Runners-up: Pier Blommaert and Mieke Tetley, Mike Wells and Willie vd Hoeven 78 points

So, with help from our corporate partner FinGlobal, we managed to present a very grateful Kim Boshoff with a set of Callaway clubs.

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