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This iconic vista of Hangklip mountain was photographed from the Pringle Bay shoreline. Titled ‘Hangklip Dusk’ it was taken

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Towns gearing up for season Writer De Waal Steyn

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hile the cool spring weather persists in the Overberg, our towns are readying themselves for a busy summer season, starting on 4 December when the school year officially ends.

“With the school holidays two weeks longer than last year, we are expecting a busier season this year, with occupancy levels at accommodation establishments in the order of 80% at the moment,” says Whale Coast Tourism Manager, Frieda Lloyd.

“In addition to the normal influx of South African visitors, the international arrivals forecast for the period October to December shows a 7.8% increase in bookings for the Overstrand.

The increase in the Brazilian market is the most promising with an increase of 37.1%, with the United Kingdom second at 22%, then Germany at 6% and the Netherlands at 0.4%.

“Tourism offices and visitor information centres are also reporting an increase in walk-ins for the second consecutive month in over a year. In addition, the Whale Crier reports that he has most interaction with tourists

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The recent announcement by UNESCO that the Overstrand has been designated the first African Creative City of Gastronomy will also add to the list of activities that make the Overstrand an attractive option for tourists.

According to a study conducted by Wesgro in partnership with Explore Sideways, it was found that food and wine bookings in the Western Cape are up by 60% from last year. The Cape Winelands was recently named by the publication Lonely Planet as a Best Value Holiday Destination for 2020.

“With Hermanus being the fourth most sought-after wine region in South Africa and 63% of tourists giving wine and food tourism as a primary focus during their visit, it is important to note that the average spend per visit of gastro-tourists has increased to R60 000 in 2018, compared to between R40 000 and R50 000 in 2017 and R40 000 in 2016. This shows the importance of wine and food tourism and its economic benefits to the Overstrand,” says Lloyd.

Although the tourism industry in the Overstrand is still healthy, recently released tourism figures from StatsSA

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In August 2019, the breakdown of international tourists to South Africa was as follows: Europe: 118 657 (55.7%); North America: 39 448 (18.5%); Asia: 26 265 (12.3%); Australasia: 11 368 (5.3%); Central and South America: 9 806 (4.6%); and the Middle East: 7 530 (3.5%).

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Tough times ahead for tourism industry

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irector of the Tourism Specialist Unit at professional services firm BDO, Christelle Grohmann, says the tourism industry is in for some tough times ahead.

‘flight shame’ a long-haul destination like SA is becoming less and less favourable for those focused on minimising travel with high carbon emissions.

According to Grohmann, the figures show that the biggest drop in visitor numbers relates to traditional markets such as Germany (-7,8%); France (-8,7%) and Australia. This is despite the fact that global tourism is showing a growth spurt.

Lloyd says these figures show that destination marketing with an emphasis on activities like food, wine and outdoor activities such as mountain biking is becoming more important than ever. “The Overstrand has the advantage that apart from our world-famous sharks, whales and penguins, we have a host of activities that other national and international destinations are not able to match.”

Some African markets are also in decline: Nigeria by as much as -16%, and African air arrivals are down by 2.3%. “These are the higher-spending African tourists and an incredibly important market for South Africa,” says Grohmann.

Only visitors from Italy, the US and India increased to SA in this last quarter.

Italy showed a spike of 12.1% in the market (from 12 060 tourists in August 2018 to 13 517 tourists in August 2019).

Experts say tourists in search of the African climate and bang for their buck are now predominantly choosing to travel to Kenya and Egypt instead.

These countries are seen as safer destinations and easily accessible to Europeans by air. With the rise of

She says the implementation of fast fibre internet connections will help boost Hermanus’s tourism. “The majority of tourists already do their bookings via the internet and they expect the destinations they visit to have fast and reliable connection. Fibre will also allow local businesses to further extend their online presence and that will assist in drawing more visitors to town.” (Read more on P17) “In addition, we hope that the waiver signed last week by Home Affairs Minister, Aaron Motsoaledi, which allows foreign children to enter the country without carrying additional supporting documents such as birth

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certificates and consent letters, will add the boost to international travel we so desperately need,” Lloyd says.

South African children are still required to provide supporting documents, in line with the requirements of the Children’s Act. The same applies to unaccompanied foreign children.

Grohmann says that one of the most pointed statements at the recent 2019 African Tourism Leadership Forum was that we can no longer expect the private sector to entrepreneur itself out of poor policy decisions. “The country as a whole – every citizen – needs to embrace tourism and make foreign visitors feel welcome. While the visa improvements will certainly help tourists to get into the country, it won’t help them make the decision to come to the country.” Every government decision, every act of xenophobia impacts the tourism and hospitality industry.

President Cyril Ramaphosa set the SONA 2019 goal of achieving 21 million tourists by 2030. This is double the number of tourists we had at the beginning of the year and equates to a 6% compound growth. This latest decline in figures highlights the fact that SA is far from on-board in achieving this.

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Local wines shine in Platter’s 2020 The Platter’s by Diners Club South African Wine Guide 2020 was launched at Cape Town’s Table Bay Hotel on Friday evening. The following Overberg wines were named Wines of the Year, which means that these wines were the highest scoring 5-star wines in their category: Pinot Noir: Storm Ignis 2017 Chardonnay: Restless River Ava Marie 2017 Sauvignon Blanc: Trizanne Sondagskloof Blanc Fumé 2018 Overberg 5-star wines that scored 95 points and higher: Pinot Noir: Storm Ignis 2018 Storm Ignis 2017 Crystallum Mabalel 2018 Syrah: Gabriëlskloof Syrah on Shale 2017 Chardonnay: Hamilton Russell 2018 Oak Valley Groenlandberg 2018 Restless River Ava Marie 2017 Chenin Blanc: Alheit Magnetic North 2018 Beaumont Hope Marguerite 2018 Gabriëlskloof Elodie 2018 Sauvignon Blanc: Trizanne Signature Sondagskloof Blanc Fumé 2018 Since its inception in 1980, Platter’s has offered information on most of the wineries and individual wines produced in South Africa, as well as useful information for learning about wine and travelling in the winelands. This makes it a book that appeals to wine experts as much as anyone wanting to uncover more about our country’s great wines, wine cellars and regions. In the 2020 edition, a total of 125 wines and one brandy achieved the coveted 5-star (95+ point) rating.

Jean-Pierre Rossouw, publisher of Platter’s by Diners Club, says: “Our warm congratulations to all! These represent the pinnacle of South Africa’s wines, as all were highly rated in the initial sighted review and then went into a second round of tasting where they were assessed against their peers.

Since this second round was conducted blind (without sight of the label), the stringency of this model means that our 5-star wines truly proved themselves as being best-of-best.”

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Local awarded for landscape project Writer Lizelle Henegan

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andscape architect, Bernard Oberholzer, from Stanford received a merit award for Planning and Design from the Institute for Landscape Architecture in South Africa (ILASA).

The Institute confers the awards every two years.

Oberholzer is a member of the Agulhas Icon Design Group (AIDG), who designed and supervised the Southernmost Tip of Africa Icon Project in the Agulhas National Park. Other Group members were: architect, Stephen Dugmore, two land artists, Strijdom van der Merwe and Simon Max Bannister, and a second landscape architect from Bredasdorp, Megan Anderson.

The icon consists of a giant sculpted relief map of Africa, built into the rugged coastline of Cape Agulhas where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet. The map measures 18 metres in length and is possibly the largest existing map of Africa in the world.

The map is surrounded by low packed sandstone walls and is centred between four large steel compass points to orientate visitors in the landscape. The iconic monument is designed as an attractive gathering point for visitors with spaces to sit, explore and take photos.

The Department of Tourism, in cooperation with South African National Parks (SANParks), com-

missioned the project with the aim of creating a world-class tourism attraction at the southernmost tip of Africa that will promote local and international tourism.

The southern tip of Africa, a highly symbolic and meaningful destination, used to be a vague landmark on the untamed coast—often difficult to find and to identify.

SANParks appointed specialists to prepare specific heritage indicators to minimalise the visual impact of the project on the surroundings. The map and steel compass points have a low profile, and only local building materials were used, including sandstone, beach pebbles, shells and plants from the immediate environment.

Raised boardwalks now control pedestrian traffic and protect the coastline that had previously been prone to trampling. The footpaths are designed to be child- and wheelchairfriendly.

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Oberholzer holds that landscape architects are “trained to analyse both the natural and social attributes of a site, and that their environmental design expertise allows them to optimally use natural resources”.

Oberholzer and his previous firm, OVP Associates Landscape Architects, also designed the scenic Cape Point tourist destination and Chapman’s Peak Drive viewing and picnic facilities.

TOP: The Southernmost Tip of Africa is now a world-class gathering point for visitors.

INSERT: Local landscape architect, Bernard Oberholzer from Stanford, who received a merit award for the new Cape Agulhas Icon Project. RIGHT: Local building materials and plants lessen the project’s visual impact on the environment.

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A full programme of UNESCO activities planned for 2020 Writer & Photographer Raphael da Silva

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ne week after Overstrand Hermanus was designated a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, a full programme of new events has already been confirmed, beginning this December.

“Cape Whale Coast Tourism would like to celebrate the Overstrand's UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy award by adding extra creative flair to our outdoor markets – the hubs of local fare.

We want to focus on the personalities who work so hard at pleasing the palates of locals and visitors. On Saturday 14 December, we would greatly appreciate it if the market organisers can ask their traders to add something more, something even more gastronomic, something in UNESCO blue to their presentations,” said Frieda Lloyd, Cape Whale Coast Tourism Manager.

“Maybe cupcakes with blue icing or cappuccinos with a ‘U’ stencilled on... the traders can go wild with their ideas.”

In February, once the new school year is underway, a competition with cash prizes will be held to come up with a logo that the Overstrand can use to highlight its UNESCO designation.

“This will be a great opportunity to educate young people about UNESCO but also provide a platform for informing parents as well,” says Darryl Earl David, Director of the Overstrand UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, whose vision sparked the idea to apply for the recognition.

“In everything we do, it is important that we bring it down to the level of the ordinary man and woman,” adds Darryl.

From 28 – 31 May 2020, Stanford Tourism will be hosting their inaugural Stanford Culinary festival, an event designed to showcase all that is best in the culinary arena in the Stanford area.

It will include restaurants, wine estates, food producers and all those involved with food who choose to be part of the activities.

Some of the planned events include a fresh produce market, a progressive dinner and ‘Dine with a Local’ for those home chefs who wish to open up their homes and host a group.

Hangklip-Kleinmond will host the first Ceramics and Porcelain Festival from 24 – 28 June 2020.

“Our aim is to showcase the relationship between food and ceramics while also highlighting the artists of the Hangklip area,” says festival organiser, Deon Brits, who is also the vice-chair of the Hangklip-Kleinmond Business Forum.

Anton Verhoogt (left), owner/head chef of Barefoot Cook Restaurant in Hermanus, treated Darryl David to an eight-course tasting menu for lunch last week, exposing him to delicacies such as lamb brains on toast and calves tongue on a mustard risotto. Chef Anton has also agreed to host a "Dinner With..." next year.

“Our relationship to eating and drinking… from our first cup of coffee in the morning, through all nuances of simple meals, to elaborate family celebrations is richly informed by ceramics.”

The Festival will include a series of 15 interactive workshops, exposing children and adults to working with clay, master classes, exhibitions, talks, a market and community tables.

While the exact dates have not been confirmed, the Overberg Hermanus Padkos Festival will also take place next year. This festival aims to highlight two of the three things that the Overberg is famous for – fine food and scenic drives. The aim of the festival is to democratise the word gastronomy by reaching out to the farm stalls dotted around the Overberg that make a road trip through this agricultural heartland all the more memorable. Everyone will be given the chance to be a part of the gastronomy scene by selling delicious food at farmers’ markets.

Although the Stanford and Hangklip-Kleinmond festivals were not included in the original application, Darryl says, “UNESCO doesn’t hold you to each and everything. You are allowed to make changes, given the dynamics of the city and changing circumstances.”

In partnership with The Village NEWS and the local restaurants in the Overstrand, a ‘Dinner With…’ series will begin in mid-January, with 24 restaurants, including those in the suburbs of Zwelihle and Hawston, hosting a guest and a journalist from The Village NEWS for dinner every two weeks throughout 2020. Guests will include young people, chefs, those involved in sustainability or creativity and locals who are well-known for their home cooking skills. Along

with an article in the newspaper, on the website and social media, a 5-minute podcast will also be produced.

In order to help him gain a better understanding of the restaurants in the Overstrand, Darryl, who recently moved to Stellenbosch from KwaZulu-Natal for his new teaching post at the University of the Western Cape, will select the restaurants.

“Our role is to promote the region and not specific businesses or restaurants,” says Darryl.

“The Dinner With… series will help to profile the range and quality of restaurants to build the reputation of the Overstrand as a gastronomic hub.”

A stand-alone website will be developed that will specifically highlight all the UNESCO initiatives launched in the Overstrand.

Hermanus Tourism has also employed Kyle Bonorchis, an 18-year-old who is completing his matric at Hermanus High School, on a onemonth contract to run their Instagram page with the aim of increasing the engagement levels.

“As a local who also studied tourism, I want to share images of my hometown that inspire not only tourists but also locals. I want to show how much there is for everyone to experience here,” says Kyle.

These activities will be in addition to those featured in other events such as the FynArts Festival and Pinot Noir Celebration that already form part of the Overstrand calendar and were included in the UNESCO application bid.

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MY OPINION

When the euphoria is over, what remains Apparently there were well over 700 000 hits on social media following the Springboks’ Rugby World Cup win and four times that number of engagements.

Thousands of South Africans celebrated the victory in pubs, shebeens and other big-screen gathering points, or clustered around small TVs or radios at home. And thousands more packed OR Tambo Airport to welcome the dragon-slayers home with that coveted golden trophy. Yet more South Africans of every hue, age and class cheered the triumphant cavalcade as it moved through the streets of South Africa’s major cities. Siya Kolisi and Rassie Erasmus became every child’s heroes.

In the midst of this mass national euphoria, there was a dissenting tweet immediately after the momentous victory. It came from EFF spokesman Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, or The Grinch, as he became known. It said: ‘Congratulations to Siya Kolisi … the rest go get your congratulations from Prince Harry’. The social media response was instant and explosive. One of the thousands of comments came from renowned author Zakes Mda who sternly told him not to ‘pee on the parade’.

Someone else described the response as being the biggest put-down ever (none of which has, however, distracted the redoubtable commissar from further negative utterances).

So eventually, as the dust begins to

settle, one finds oneself wondering what the Springbok euphoria was actually all about. Simply a distraction from the harsh realities of everyday life; a yearning for good news instead of bad; a genuine celebration of black excellence and tangible signs of transformation? Or was it an affirmation of an underlying longing for unity in the country?

I believe that surviving the deafening chatter of political rhetoric and populist propaganda, there is still a spark, buried somewhere deep within most South Africans, of the dream that so inspired us in 1994. There is a conviction that both despite and because of what has happened in the intervening years, we are a people to be proud of; we do all have a place in this beautiful country, and whatever our roots may be, we are all South Africans and our lives are inextricably bound together through a shared love of our country.

Argue, debate, fight with one another as we might (we must be the most argumentative people in the world), there is an understanding that, actually, we have more in common than not.

But perhaps most important of all, we share a common humanity, expressed as ‘I am because you are ‘– Ubuntu.

So what is left after the euphoria dissipates? Do we sadly pack away our flags and our patriotic speedos and sink back into a slough of despondency and anger about the economy,

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crime, Eskom, climate change, poverty, abalone poaching … the list is endless.

Or do we say, “Okay, so if a sense of shared nationhood makes us feel that good, how do we make it last beyond a flash mob event?”

Personally, I think a good place to start may be to acknowledge that all of us belong here and that no group is better than another in any sense of the word. We all experience the same feelings of joy and despair; we all want the best for our children; we all need access to high quality, affordable health care; we all desire jobs and homes and we all want the same shot at succeeding in whatever we choose to do.

We have different levels of education and skill sets, yes; some have more material assets than others, yes. But do some of us have a greater right to live here than others, no. As the Springbok captain so succinctly put it, if we have the same goal and we all pull together, we can achieve it, despite our different backgrounds and races.

In this very Overstrand community, there are instances every day, some small, some more significant, of people reaching out to other people across chasms of division to help them over a hurdle (we write about them almost every week in The Village NEWS). But for it to become a groundswell movement, everyone needs to be committed. No more blaming, no more finger-pointing, no more name calling, no more

feelings of superiority or victimhood, no more buying into politicians’ voterecruiting strategies based on hate speech. Like Ndlozi’s tweet, all of this is totally pointless; it goes nowhere, it achieves nothing. All it does is generate hopelessness, frustration, failure.

The divisions and injustices are centuries old, we know that, but they will not be resolved by denigrating one another on principle. Instead, what the Springbok euphoria seems emphatically to demonstrate is that together we are a proud people, a remarkable people, capable of any achievement we set our minds to. We will not be defined by the criminals, the looters, the train burners, the wife-beaters amongst us; we are better than that.

Of course a victory like that of the Springboks does not happen overnight. It takes grit, it takes passion, it takes falling down and getting up, it takes holding people to account, it takes time and patience, and most of all, it takes teamwork. But I believe millions of salt-of-the-earth South Africans have what it takes to go the distance.

Last Friday in a radio interview the former Public Protector, Professor Thuli Madonsela expressed a similar sentiment when she said, “I do believe it’s possible to turn this country around – with faith, and together.”

– Elaine Davie

November 11 marks the day the truce was signed in France between the Allied forces and Germany for the cessation of hostilities on the Western Front of World War I, which took effect at 11am – the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month" of 1918.

Hermanus remembered their fallen heroes with a beautiful ceremony at the Hermanus War Memorial at the Old Harbour on Sunday morning.

Members of the South African army, MOTH (Memorable Order of the Tin Hats), Ald Dudley Coetzee (Mayor of the Overstrand), other officials and members of the public were present for the formalities. These involved the singing of the national anthem, a wreath-laying ceremony with the head boys and girls from Hermanus High and Hermanus Primary, the playing of the Last Post and an address from the Mayor and MOTH member Harvey Saayman.

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Appeal to adhere to refuse policy regarding baboons “The Hermanus Baboon Action Group was established voluntarily in March 2019 by residents, deeply concerned about the dilemma of the wild Voëlklip baboon troop, and their negative impact on residents and tourists in high density areas of Hermanus.

The affected areas have been targeted by the large Voëlklip troop due to poor refuse management by the community and the municipality over time. After the baboon monitors were withdrawn almost 6 years ago, the troop have had free reign and troop size has increased significantly.

However, the baboon monitoring programme by Human Wildlife Solutions (HWS) will soon begin, and residents are now looking forward to living once again with fresh air flowing freely through their open windows and doors, safely spending time in their gardens with small children and domestic pets, unthreatened by the troop.

Affected areas such as Voëlklip, Fernkloof, Fernkloof Estate, Kwaaiwater and Hermanus Heights have become popular destinations for weekenders and what were once holiday homes, (seldom used except for peak seasons), are now more regularly occupied by visitors and owners.

Many homes in suburbia are also now permanently occupied as Hermanus becomes a preferred permanent home for close to 70% of the properties.

The quantum of refuse is now far greater than it was 5 years ago.

Refuse collection procedures have had to evolve accordingly, with more trucks servicing the areas.

Many weekenders are not advised by the property owners or service providers who manage and clean these

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homes, that the baboon problem is directly associated to refuse management.

baboon-proof devices, and that no refuse bags are left on pavements or on any property.

HBAG has worked hard to create awareness of this dilemma and to get co-operation from the Overstrand Municipality. HBAG collaborated with the municipality to design and print flyers for distribution to schools, tourist offices, shops, estate agents, businesses and residents.

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In spite of this ongoing campaign, residents and visitors still insist on dumping refuse bags and unsecured refuse bins on the pavements in affected areas, attracting the baboons to easy access of human-derived foods and refuse. The consequence is the baboons become addicted to the starch and sugary foods, and their behaviour changes over time.

As their behaviour changes, so the youngsters in the troop mimic the elders, and an unfortunate habituation to suburbia has developed over just a few generations.

Scientific evidence indicates changes to the genetics of some troops over time, as a consequence of this dependency on refined, starch or high sugar content in their daily diets.

Aggressive, unpredictable behaviour can be a consequence.

Even when the HWS baboon monitors begin implementing the programme to keep baboons out of suburbia, HWS expects a few incursions from time to time, as the troop is so well-habituated and familiar with our high-density suburbs.

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Francois Pretorius from Waste Management at the municipality has advised that Law Enforcement officers will be issuing fines to transgressors in the coming weeks. Residents can report refuse issues to f.pretorius@ overstrand.gov.za, or call 028 313 8092. Please provide addresses, dates and times.

The bylaws state clearly that all refuse bins in affected areas must have baboon-proof devices attached and that no refuse bags may be left on pavements. Criminal proceedings may also be instituted against the property owner/occupier in terms of the Criminal Procedures Act. HBAG would like to see residents and visitors being part of the solution, rather than the problem, and looks forward to a safer, healthier life for the baboon troop and the residents of affected areas. Mongoose, crows and mice are also part of the crew raiding refuse bags and open bins.

Please note refuse collection days are Mondays for Voëlklip and Fridays for Kwaaiwater, Hermanus Heights, Fernkloof and Eastcliff.

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Renovation of Court gets underway The Department of Public Works, with prodding from its proactive minister, Patricia de Lille, started renovations on the Magistrate’s Court last week.

An email letter to me from the media liaison for the minister stated that the department “is commencing on a range of work at the court, including steam cleaning the roof and painting outside the court. Various works will be done inside the court building as well.

It is expected that the court will be painted by the end of this month.

There is therefore no need for the community to raise funds for the court building’s maintenance as this will be taken care of by the department.”

That is indeed the good news! The letter went on to say, “The community should use the funds raised for another worthy cause for the community’s benefit.”

This raises the question to all those who have donated money toward the project to paint the magistrate’s court.

With cash in the bank and pledges, a total of R36 966.64 has been raised.

Would you like your money back or may we donate it to a still-to-be decided community entity, like the Cliff Path Management Group? Suggestions will be welcomed and can be emailed to avism@hermanus.co.za.

Apart from the enthusiastic coverage given to this initiative by The Village NEWS, many people, other than donors, need to be thanked for their support of the project that has motivated the Department of Public Works to act at last.

Firstly, Ian Hendricks from Plascon took it upon himself to inspect the court building, draw up a specification to guide contractors and help where he could with the supply of paint. The successful contractor, Anton Hartman from Walker Bay Painters was prepared to work weekends and after hours to accommodate ongoing court proceedings. The manager of BUCO, Neil Mulder, offered to donate paint, products and equipment towards the project.

Thanks to Trevor Edwards for his staunch support and his ability to round up several donors who came forward with generous pledges, and also to Frieda Lloyd from Whale Coast Tourism and her Hermanus Tourism colleagues who arranged the use of their official bank account for the incoming funds.

The goal has been achieved, albeit from an unexpected quarter, so well done to everyone!

Avis MacIntyre

It starts with a greeting What a proud nation we are after a great win on Saturday. The moment was even more meaningful and better than our win in ‘95.

Please, let all of us join hands to make our beautiful country a more just and happy one. If we all start now by greeting everyone we see with either a smile and greeting, a handshake or

hug, and some conversation ending with well wishes, we can turn this land of ours around.

Please take the lead and, in turn, share this message with everyone and multiply it.

Thank you and God bless.

David Leppan

This leaves me cold There have been several letters over the past few months complaining about dogs that are not on their leashes, baboons freely roaming in our suburbs and shopping trolleys being left all over our town. I also now need to bring up a touchy subject that I am sure many people feel strongly about but just have not had the time to write

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I want to know what is being done about the winter weather in November? I have started a group called Hands Off Summer and will be calling a meeting for interested and affected parties soon.

Jimmy Kruger, Hermanus

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Botanical artists: conservation allies

By Dr Anina Lee

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ver the years the Overstrand has been home to many supremely talented artists.

And our fynbos has inspired many of them to render its splendour in artistic expression, none more than the band of talented botanical artists that call the Cape Whale Coast their home. Think of Margaret de Villiers, Vicki Thomas, Lynda de Wet and Barbara Pretorius.

Whale Coast Conservation is therefore privileged to host Barbara Pretorius at its public talk on Tuesday 19 November at 17h30 at the Green House. The topic of her talk is “How Botanical Art can promote Ecological Conservation”.

Barbara’s talk will highlight the revival of botanical art around the world as a valuable ally in the conservation of vulnerable flora.

Botanical gardens and scientific institutions are offering courses in botanical art and organising international exhibitions. In South Africa botanical art is promoted

by SANBI (South African National Botanical Institute) and BAASA (Botanical Association of Artists of South Africa).

BAASA (South Africa) and galleries throughout the country organise regular exhibitions with the aim of promoting ecological conservation of indigenous species. Informal, as well as more formal workshops are organised by well-known South African botanical artists.

Botanical art, floral art and scientific illustration What exactly is botanical art? How does it differ from floral art or scientific illustration? Barbara will explain the critical differences, with the aid of many examples through the ages.

At the beginning of the Renais-

sance, with the rise of Humanism, greater interest arose in botanical art. Barbara will highlight the concepts with examples of work by the most famous artists of the time, such as Albrecht Dürer and Leonardo da Vinci.

About thirty years ago she started painting the indigenous plants of South Africa, mainly in water colours. In 2004 she held her first very successful solo exhibition at the home of well-known South African architect, Johann Slee.

During the 18th and 19th centuries world travel and exploration from Europe took off. Travellers included scientists, artists, and especially botanists. There was a great rush to collect specimens of the exotic flowers from far-flung places, such as South Africa. Barbara will illustrate her talk with examples painted by scientists such as William Burchell, John Herschel and Carl Thunberg – who collected specimens for the famous Swedish Professor Carl Linnaeus, the father of plant taxonomy.

Many other exhibitions followed, mainly in the Western Cape. Her next exhibition will be held in March 2020 at the Johan Slee gallery in Stellenbosch.

Barbara will explain how botanical art can be used to promote the conservation of plants in Hermanus specifically. We can learn from what has been successful in different parts of the world to further ecological education. The challenge for Hermanus is what we can do with the examples set for us. What do we already do and what do we still need to do?

Barbara will show and discuss examples of endangered plants that she has painted from our area.

In 2005 Barbara was commissioned by the University of Pretoria to do a series of paintings of edible indigenous plants for a world-wide conference on alternative food sources which was attended by delegates from more than forty countries. There were about 16 works in this series, mainly of plants found north of Pretoria. Although line drawings and photographs of edible indigenous plants exist, mainly to illustrate scientific works on the topic, watercolour paintings of these plants are rare.

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In 2006 Barbara and husband Stephan did the sensible thing and moved to Hermanus. She is now a Fellow of the Linnaean Society in London.

Please join Whale Coast Conservation for this fascinating and beautifully-illustrated talk.

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About Barbara Pretorius Barbara Pretorius grew up in the Western Cape, among the fynbos.

Some of her very first drawings and paintings were of the flowers, the mountains and the sea.

She is largely self-taught, although there were lessons with an art teacher from the Michaelis School of Art in Cape Town when she was very young.

Although she never stopped painting for pleasure, she studied languages and became a teacher, first for senior pupils in high schools and later for students at a Teachers’ Training College in Johannesburg.

She retired in 2005, having been head of the first Afrikaans-medium private school in the country, Jan Celliers in Johannesburg.

Barbara Pretorius chatting to Karen McKerron at the opening of another local botanical artist, Margaret de Villiers’ exhibition at the FynArts Gallery earlier this year.

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Going green with Chef Shane Shane Sauvage, here bringing a Tempeh steak to the table, is a passionate chef and a generous host who enjoys nothing more than spoiling his guests.

By Hedda Mittner

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hef Shane Sauvage of La Pentola is as well known for his generous support of marine conservation as he is for his unique style of fusion cooking that keeps diners flocking to his restaurant on the waterfront, with its panoramic views across Walker Bay. Partnering with environmental role players such as the Dyer Island Conservation Trust, White Shark Projects and Whale Coast Conservation, Shane has for several years actively participated in fund-raising and regularly hosts charity dinners. He has also been instrumental in driving the initiative to eliminate the use of plastic straws by restaurants in the Overstrand.

“Single-use plastic straws constitute only one item on the ever-growing list of single-use plastic litter items, which in turn contributes to the overwhelming problem of human beings simply producing too much waste for our planet, and especially our oceans, to cope with,” he says.

Driven by his passion for the ocean – the very reason why he relocated with his family to the Cape seven years ago – Shane went a step further by banning other items such as plastic bottles of water, single-serving butter or jam containers, sweets in wrappers, and polystyrene take-away containers, and opting instead for eco-friendly alternatives. He’s even done away with tablecloths and serviettes that need to be washed regularly, which adds to the contamination of our water.

This passion and dedication is typical of Shane, whose mission to ‘go green’ has extended not only to his restaurant but also to his personal life. Like many of us who work too hard, eat and drink too much, and move too little, Shane says he was feeling sick and lethargic. “I realised that my body was becoming toxic and that I needed to be more mindful of what I was putting into it.”

Embarking on a ‘clean eating’ regime,

Clockwise from top left are some of the dishes on La Pentola’s vegetarian ‘Go Green’ menu: Island-style salad with fresh papaya, basil leaves, pineapple and coconut, drizzled with lime and sesame oil and cajun-toasted sliced almonds; Warm baby marrow carpaccio, dressed with lemon, olive oil, coriander and a touch of chilli, dusted with Parmesan and feta cheese, then baked; Huckleberry Haloumi with grilled Cypriot goat’s cheese served with fresh, macerated strawberries and mint; and a chocolate fondant served with salted caramel ice cream. he says he started by drinking less wine and more green tea, cutting down on meat consumption, and eating more brown rice and vegetables.

He also took up yoga and pretty soon the kilos started melting away. His transformation has been gradual but dramatic, so that people who have not seen him in a few years don’t always recognise him.

More importantly, Shane says his mental and physical vitality increased so much that he felt like a brandnew person. He has since stopped eating meat and consuming alcohol altogether (although, as a lacto-vegetarian, he still eats cheese). “I feel happier, healthier and more energised than ever before,” he says. And it certainly shows.

“I have come to realise how precious your health is and how much more you can accomplish when you are healthy. Without your health you can’t do anything.” Shane states this simple truth, adding that a vegetarian lifestyle is not only good for your health but also for the planet. With the latest research on climate change again highlighting the impact of industrial livestock farming on the environment, it has become imperative for all of us to cut down on our

consumption of animal products, especially red meat.

The health benefits of vegetarianism are something that Shane is keen to share with his patrons. It has also inspired his creativity and prompted him to develop a variety of innovative new vegetarian dishes for his ‘Go Green’ menu that are guaranteed to knock your socks off. Not only are they colourful and beautifully presented but they taste delicious.

Unlike most restaurants where the vegetarian offering is hopelessly limited and uninspiring, Shane offers a wide variety, from fresh salads that combine leaves, herbs, fruits and nuts, to a hearty Tempeh steak made from soya beans, blackened with a tomato crust, drizzled with a lemon and herb sauce and topped with smashed cayenne pepper avo and roasted cashews. His vegetarian take on the classic Avocado Ritz is served sans shrimps but with the addition of asparagus fried in a lemon-butter herb sauce, doused in white wine and topped with chunky cottage cheese and toasted almond flakes.

And then there are the decadent desserts such as a warm chocolate fondant made from 95% dark choc-

olate, which is sugar-free, dairy-free and gluten-free, served with a vegan ice cream; or a tropical Pavlova made with egg-free meringue and dairyfree granadilla ice cream – both dreamy!

Almost a third of the dishes on La Pentola’s extensive menu are vegetarian, and among the blackboard specials there is always at least one vegetarian dish. The menu also indicates which dishes are vegan (100% plant-based).

Never satisfied with the ordinary, I think it is safe to say that Shane has taken vegetarian gastronomy to a whole new level and these dishes are as seductive as any of those featured in his three cookbooks, The Edge of Fusion (2007), In Fusion (which won Best South African Chef’s Book at the Gourmand Awards 2009) and Cape Fusion (2015).

“Fusion cooking is all about combining different ingredients and flavour components to create a new harmonious whole,” says Shane. Jokingly referring to himself as a ‘dinosaur’ and a ‘veteran chef’, the development of these new vegetarian recipes has presented him with a fresh challenge that he has embraced with his

signature passion and exuberance. It leaves me in no doubt that he has a new cookbook up his sleeve…

We’ll keep you posted – and until then, do yourself a favour and tuck into these vegetarian dishes. I can guarantee that you will not miss the meat that is missing from your plate.

And remember that even if you cut down on red meat and only consume it once or twice a week, you will still be making a meaningful contribution towards combatting global warming – and improving your health. Bon Appetit!

What is the difference between a vegetarian and a vegan?

Vegans eat only plant-based foods and no animal products, while vegetarians don't eat animals, but may eat products that come from them.

Lacto-ovo vegetarians eat dairy and eggs, but no meat, poultry, fish or seafood Lacto vegetarians eat dairy products but no meat, poultry, fish, seafood or eggs Ovo vegetarians eat eggs but no meat, poultry, fish, seafood or dairy products Pesco vegetarians eat fish and other seafood but no meat or poultry.

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Nadia Hefer (left) and André Morgenthal, Executive Managers of the Agulhas Wine Triangle, take time out to enjoy a glass of Sauvignon Blanc during the 2019 Festival at Black Oystercatcher.

Exploring the Agulhas Wine Triangle Writer & Photographer Raphael da Silva

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ver 800 visitors braved the strong winds on Saturday to attend the Agulhas Wine Triangle Festival held at Black Oystercatcher Wines, an estate located on the road between Bredasdorp and Baardskeerdersbos.

Formerly known as the Elim Wine Festival, the strategic decision was taken a few months ago to rebrand the festival to better reflect the geographic realities of an area that straddles three municipalities – Cape Agulhas, Overstrand and Swellendam – and forms a triangle from Gansbaai in the west to Napier, across to Buffeljags and Malgas in the northeast and incorporating Elim in the far south.

“Since the Elim growers planted vineyards amongst wheat fields and alongside herds of sheep and cattle more than 20 years ago, followed by viticultural developments in the hills above Gansbaai, along the Breede River in Malgas and on the slopes of the Akkedisberg in Napier, the imagination of wine explorers has been captivated by the emergence of this small group of award-winning winemakers,” say André Morgenthal and Nadia Hefer, who have collaborated with them to launch a new wine region, the Agulhas Wine Triangle (AWT).

The AWT is managed by André, who is known for his work on South Africa’s Old Vine Project, along with Nadia, a qualified winemaker with an MBA in Responsible Management. There are currently eight brand-owner members located in the triangle: Lomond, Bruce Jack, Olivedale, Sijnn, Black Oystercatcher and Strandveld Vineyards. The other two members are Ghost Corner and Trizanne Signature Wines, both of which source their fruit from the area.

“The aim is to promote the region, sell more wine, raise wine prices, and eventually to tap into wine tourism. Right now, there are very few tasting rooms within the region but that will change as it grows in the coming years,” explains André.

Tackling the prospects of climate change by sharing knowledge and experience is one of the drivers behind the formation of the AWT. “Each member is focused strongly on sustainability and conservation of the environment at a grassroots level that involves cultivar, farming and social practices,” says Nadia.

“If you speak to each brand owner, the golden thread is nature conservation and social upliftment,” adds André.The Elim wine growers have, for example, along with several neighbours, created the Nuwejaars Wetland Special Management Area (NWSMA), successfully re-introducing hippos and buffalo to the area.

Dirk Human, the owner and founder of Black Oystercatcher Wines is the Chair of NWSMA. The HeadStart Music Trust is another example.

Started by his mother, the late Elspeth Jack over 20 years ago, winemaker Bruce Jack, of Bruce Jack Wines, is a trustee of the organisation established in his mother’s memory.

The HeadStart Music Trust provides and promotes education and outreach programmes for educational enrichment, academic support and supplementary tuition to poor and needy children in the Napier area.

For further info on NWSMA go to nuwejaars. com. To learn more about the HeadStart Music Trust watch this video at youtu.be/ SuM5pcZkuJY.

A sold-out Master Class was held in the cellar of Black Oystercatcher during the festival, where Bruce Jack was one of the winemakers who came to speak about his wines.

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WHAT’S ON

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Onrus-Vermont SRA Public Meeting The second public meeting for all property owners in the Onrus-Vermont area (Ward 13) will explain the process involved in the SRA (Special Rating Area) application and address any questions. Bring your ID document and municipal account in order to cast your vote. Those who are unable to attend can also vote at the Onrus Pharmacy, at the DRC office in Onrus or online at www.surveymonkey.com/r/B7JKKGH. For enquiries, contact 079 680 7232 or onrus. vermont.sra@gmail.com Dutch Reformed Church, Berg St, Onrus | 18:00

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Cliff Path Geology Walk Join Whale Coast Conservation and Overberg Geoscientists for an informative walk along the Cliff Path.

Starting at the New Harbour end of the Cliff Path, guides will give an introduction to the geology of the Overberg before walking the path towards town, stopping to look at interesting geological formations and learning about the ancient processes that shaped them. The trail will end at Fick’s Pool where you can sit and watch the sun go down on Walker Bay. The cost is R120 per adult and free for children over 10 years.

Numbers are limited and all proceeds go to environmental education. For more info or to book, email anina. wcc@gmail.com Meet at the Cliff Path parking area next to the New Harbour | 17:30 – 19:30 FynArts AGM Mary Faure will present her festival director’s report, which will include the 2019 FynArts Festival feedback, a quick peep at next year’s programme and an introduction to the very exciting Phase 1 of the FynArts Music Project for pre-school and primary school children and teachers, facilitated by Axolile Hoza. The Friends of FynArts will also be officially launched at the AGM, and the new management committee will be elected. Following the meeting there will be an opportunity to renew or sign up for membership of Friends of FynArts, and to meet the committee informally over a glass of wine and snacks. All are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to Chantel on admin@hermanusfynarts. co.za or 060 957 5371.

Whale Room, Windsor Hotel | 17:30 Whalers Athletic Club Join the Whalers for their weekly time trials, every Thursday afternoon.

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

Meet at Hermanus Country Market | 18:00

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

Contact Frank on 082 870 1187 to confirm your attendance.

Mollergren Park, Main Road, Hermanus | 19:00

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Hermanus Hacking Group Volunteers are welcome to join the HHG in the clearing of invasive vegetation, every Friday morning. Meet at the beginning of Rotary Way. For more information contact Charlyn on 082 558 8731 or charlynvosloo@ gmail.com Rotary Way | 06:45 for 07:00 Bhuki Café Everyone is welcome at Friends of the Library's Bhuki Cafe where a cup of tea or coffee and delicious eats will cost only R25, every Friday. Each cup helps to raise funds for new books.

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

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

Under the Greenwood U3A Overberg presents a new series of BBC Dramatised Novels in honour of Mike and Verna Leighton, who donated their extensive library of dramatised novels to U3A. In the delightful and light-hearted novel, Under the Greenwood Tree by Thomas Hardy, the beautiful new village school teacher is pursued by three suitors.

Catholic Church Hall | 10:00 Wine Down Friday Join Hermanus’s trendiest wine bar for their 2-for-1 special every Friday afternoon. Buy a glass of any of their lifestyle wines, beers or bubblies (MCC), or a tapas dish of dates and bacon, and get the second one free.

A great way to wind down your week and ease into the weekend!

The Wine Glass, 2 Harbour Rd | 16:00 - 18:00 Hermanus Botanical Society Talk The guest speaker at BotSoc’s next Friday evening talk is phytochemist, Dr Nathan (Natie) Finkelstein, who will talk about Plant-induced Dermatitis. This presentation will focus on the importance of plants in causing medical conditions of the skin in humans and animals.

Fernkloof Hall | 17:30 for 18:00

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

children are most welcome.

Camphill Road, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley | 08:00 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 Groeneweide parkrun Bring the whole family (dogs on leashes are welcome too) and enjoy this free, timed 5 km run/walk at your own pace. Register online at www. parkrun.co.za Groeneweide, Franskraal | 08:00 Hermanus Country Market A favourite among the locals. Young, old, two-legged and four-legged family members are all welcome. You’ll find wholesome goodies, homemade crafts, local produce, beers and wine, speciality foods, coffee and live music.

Next to Hermanus Cricket Field | 09:00 – 13:00

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

Hermanuspietersfontein Wine Cellar | 09:00 – 13:00

13 – 28 NOVEMBER 2019 www.thevillagenews.co.za/whatson Market to Market Experience Hermanus and see how the locals live by joining the ChillGuru bus and cruising from market to market. Your ticket (R150 for adults and R80 for children U18) includes a round trip to the Hermanus Country Market and Die Markie at Hermanuspietersfontein, with a free coffee or drink and a tasty homemade something to nibble on, followed by a free lifestyle wine tasting at The Wine Glass. To make a booking, call 082 700 4163.

Departing from Lemm’s Corner | 09:30

company and all proceeds from ticket sales go towards the animals and creating a better life for them. For more info visit www.pantheraafrica. com Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary | 17:30 – 19:30

Bubbly and Bublé Join Benguela Cove for a trip down memory lane with MCC, fine food and live Jazz. Celebrate the start of another magical festive season at this sparkling event by indulging in the Benguela Cove MCC, Joie de Vivre and the sultry notes of swing and jazz as made famous by the likes of Sinatra, Tony Bennett and the more contemporary songs performed by Michael Bublé. Tapas, oysters and cellar door platters will be available but have to be pre-ordered. The small-plate menu and other details can be found at benguelacove.co.za.

Tickets at R200 pp include 5 glasses of MCC. Contact 087 357 0637 or info@benguelacove.co.za Benguela Cove Courtyard | 11:00 – 17:00

A Volonté Trio After an absence of four years, classical music lovers will have the opportunity to once again see this well-known Hermanus trio of Hein Attwood, Maike Skein and Annemarie Rautenbach performing together on stage. The three-grandpianos concert will comprise solo works, playing together as six-handsone-piano and mostly performing together as three pianists on three pianos. Popular works such as Dvorak’s New World-Symphony No 9 (Part I & II), the well-known Peer Gynt Suite

by Grieg and the Capriccio Italien by Tschaikovsky will be included in the programme. Tickets are available from the Hermanus Dutch Reformed Church office at R120 per adult and R80 per child U16. Refreshments will be served after the concert.

Municipal Auditorium | 19:30

Matters of the Heart You are invited to the opening of a solo exhibition of watercolours, mixed media and plates that tell stories by local artist, author and illustrator, Niki Daly, best known for his award-winning children's books that have been published internationally since 1978. The exhibition will be opened by Paddy Bouma. RSVP to Chantel on admin@hermanusfynarts. co.za or 060 957 5371.

FynArts Gallery, The Courtyard, 2 Harbour Rd | 10:30 for 11:00

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L2L Practice Walk A mix of terrain makes this a good practice walk, which is open to everyone – women, men and children. The 22 km route will include a fynbos trail path and a sandy beach, with both rocky footpaths and soft sand dunes.

Starting at Betty’s Bay’s main beach, it will take about 7 hours to hike to Stony Point, Sea Farm Reserve and back to the main beach. Please note that the tide table has been taken into consideration to determine the date of this walk.

Meet at Betty’s Bay Main Beach | 07:15

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 Stanford Saturday Morning Market Come and sample the artisanal delights on display, from home-made sheep and goats’ cheeses to cured meats, farm-fresh vegetables and deli delights to tantalise your taste buds!

Stanford Hotel Stoep | 09:00 – 12:00 Gansbaai Farmers Market Specialising in organic, homemade and homegrown products such as fresh farm produce, oven-fresh bakes and pastries, local wines and craft beers, and indigenous plants and herbs. No plastic or polystyrene packaging; only eco-friendly wood, paper, glass and earthenware used to display goods. For enquiries, contact 028 384 1439 or doulene@gansbaaitourism.co.za Kapokblom Street, opposite Gansbaai Tourism | 09:00 – 14:00

Panthera Saturday Sunset Visits Come and enjoy the evening with your loved ones as the sun sets and the cats come alive after a long day of rest! Sunset is a magical time of day at Panthera Africa and you are invited to join in this unique experience. You may even hear and see the lions roar! Only for people 16 years and older. Pre-booking is essential as only 20 places are available. The cost is R490 pp. Every Saturday until 31 March. Panthera Africa is a non-profit

Flower Valley Hike To celebrate Take a Hike Day, Flower Valley Farm just outside Gansbaai (home of the Flower Valley Conservation Trust) will be hosting a fun hike among the fabulous fynbos on the farm, especially the wondrous orange colours on Pincushion Hill.

This leisurely guided hike is ideal for the whole family to enjoy the great outdoors and learn more about the Cape Floral Kingdom. Access to the farm is free for the day but please let Flower Valley know if you’ll be joining them by sending an email to mitch@flowervalley.co.za by 13 Nov. Numbers are limited and they’ll be working on a first come, first served basis.

Flower Valley Farm | 08:30

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Overberg Quilters Guild Meeting Quilters are welcome to join the guild for their meeting. For more information, contact Elize at 082 374 1533.

De Wet Hall, Roos St, Onrus | 09:00 for 09:30 The world’s greatest geological wonders The second semester of this fascinating course, presented by U3A Overberg. Prof Michael Wysession of Washington University explains that the course “takes us around the world to some of the most spectacular geological wonders and explains the forces that have created them”. In this week’s lecture the focus is on the Namib/Kalahari Deserts – Sand Mountains; and the Siwa Oasis in Egypt – Paradise amongst Desolation.

Catholic Church Hall | 10:00 Hermanus Astronomy Centre Monthly Meeting Dr Jenny Morris will do a presentation on The Cassini family dynasty and its Saturnian legacy. The recent Cassini-Huygens mission to Saturn was named for the two astronomers who pioneered the discovery of Saturn’s moons and rings in the 1600s. The

stunning images taken during the 13 years of the spacecraft’s journey through the Saturn system have hugely advanced our knowledge and understanding of the beautiful white gas giant and its rings and moons over the 300 years since Cassini and Huygens first studied them with their rudimentary telescopes. For enquiries, contact 081 212 9481 or petermh@ hermanus.co.za.

Our Lady of Light Catholic Church, 21 Lord Roberts St, Hermanus | 19:00

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U3A Cookery Course The third presentation in U3A Overberg’s new cookery course will be led by multi award-winning chef and restauranteur, Craig Cormack aka ‘Mr Saltman’. Craig will discuss his journey with salt, explain the various types of salt and its uses in our lives and in gen-

eral. There will be an opportunity to taste both local and international salts.

Catholic Church Hall | 10:00 Botanical Art and Conservation The guest speaker at WCC’s final talk of the year is Barbara Pretorius, who will give an illustrated talk on the role that botanical art has to play in preserving our vulnerable flora in Hermanus. The focus will be on fynbos and how botanical art can promote the conservation of unique species that are threatened by mass extinction due to climate change. Barbara has been painting the indigenous plants of South Africa for 30 years and will explain the difference between scientific illustrations, botanical art and flower art.. To decide what we can do in Hermanus, she will also show how botanical art is used in different parts of the world to further ecological education. For more info email anina.wcc@gmail. com The Green House, R43 Vermont | 17:30

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Hermanus Bird Club Monthly Meeting Mike Ford will be presenting a talk titled A Bird in the Hand which will illustrate some of the more interesting species that he has caught and ringed around the world. He takes superb photos of each species and with his terrific sense of humour, it will be a fascinating evening. All guests are welcome. 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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KAWS Golf Day Join the Kleinmond Animal Welfare Society (KAWS) for their fund-raising Golf Day which promises to be a

Landscape Art Workshop Join this one-day art workshop for a morning of sketching, a delicious lunch, and an afternoon of

fun-filled day of great golf, fantastic prizes, live music, snacks and drinks, and an entertaining auction. The format will be a four-ball alliance, with two scores to count and a shotgun to start. For bookings at R250 per player, contact the ProShop at Kleinmond Golf Club on 028 271 3525 or book online at www.kleinmondgolfclub. co.za. It’s all for a good cause!

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Making a difference through art Writer & Photographer Hedda Mittner

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roud parents, teachers, learners, friends and supporters of the invaluable work done by Enlighten Education Trust turned out to attend the opening of the Enlighten Visual Arts exhibition on Friday evening, titled ‘Celebration of Colour’. All the artworks on display were for sale, and the talented young artists provided further entertainment for the guests through music, poetry and dance performances.

The Enlighten Education Trust’s Visual Arts programme is changing the lives of budding young artists who would otherwise have very little access to skills development and few opportunities for self-expression… and they are blooming! Art classes are held in the afternoons for children from a variety of schools throughout Hermanus, including Zwelihle, Mount Pleasant and Hawston. Different mediums and themes are explored with the learners by two experienced and passionate art teachers, Ashleigh Temple-Camp and Karin von Maltzahn.

The children are encouraged to express themselves while learning a variety of art skills. More importantly, Ashleigh and Karin draw on the healing power of art to encourage emotional awareness, intuition, imagination and creativity, and to build self-esteem. The art class is the ideal space to develop these life skills and empower children to realise their potential. Here they have the opportunity to express their experiences through art in a quiet and safe environment, undisturbed by the outside world, and to create artworks they can feel proud of.

The learners participate annually in

the provincial ‘Pictures of the Overberg’ art competition, where they regularly win medals and go on to represent the Overberg at the prestigious Western Cape gala event with all the other gold medal winners from around the Western Cape.

This year, two of Enlighten’s pupils, Faith Mafiyo and Iviwe Mrwebi, were among the seven Gold winners in the Senior Phase. A third pupil, Chanelle Manize, won Silver in the Foundation Phase. Iviwe is a Grade 8 learner at Qhayiya Secondary in Zwelihle, and Faith (Gr 7) and Chanelle (Gr 3) are both at Bosko Christian Academy. The highlight of the year was having their winning artworks exhibited at the world-famous Zeitz MOCAA in Cape Town last month.

For more information on Enlighten’s Visual Arts programme, contact Ashleigh on 083 208 5608.

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ABOVE LEFT: Rodney Nissan (Enlighten projects manager) with art facilitators Karin von Maltzahn (left) and Ashley Temple-Camp (right) at the opening of the ‘Celebration of Colour’ art exhibition held at the Enlighten Education Trust centre in Swartdam Road on Friday evening.

ABOVE: Brandon Gwature and Shalom Chapinga (both Gr 7 learners in Zwelihle Primary) were proud to have their work exhibited.

LEFT: Patrick Chapman with Magriet Peter (Enlighten Education Trust Manager).

BELOW LEFT: Among the guests at the opening of the Enlighten art exhibition on Friday evening were Trudie and David Hilton-Barber, Elvia Bury and Alice Mushori.

BELOW RIGHT: Viwe Mnto (Gr 7, Zwelihle Primary) in front of her self-portrait.

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Hermanus Rotary awarded platinum citation T

hursday evening’s weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Hermanus was a celebratory affair attended by three special guests – the District Governor David Holtzhausen, Assistant District Governor Tony Butcher and Past District Governor Casper Kruger.

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Holtzhausen went on to say that Hermanus was one of the stand-out clubs in the district, before Casper handed out a special citation to Past President Ann Wright, for the outstanding work done by the club during her tenure.

He added that of the 57 clubs in the districts, 14 are run by women – and nine of them won citations – either platinum, gold or silver. In Ann’s case, she received the highest accolade – a platinum citation.

Recognition was also given to Sister Anita Rust of the Department of Health for her participation in the Rotary Family Health Day held in Kleinmond, in collaboration with Rotarian Ferdie Marais. A certificate of appreciation was handed to Sister Anita by outgoing President, Ian Wallace. As usual, a delicious dinner was served by Lynne Powers of the Cuckoo Tree to round off an enjoyable evening.

Past Rotary Hermanus President, Ann Wright, with the platinum citation that was awarded to her by Past District Governor Casper Kruger.

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MY HOME

Let's work together for a stronger economy

By Stephen de Stadler Managing Director Fine & Country Hermanus, Arabella and Kleinmond

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s I am writing this, the Rugby World Cup 2019 Champions, the Springboks, are touring the country. They are also, following their victory over the English in Japan, the highest ranked rugby team in the world, for the first time in 10 years.

I am an unapologetically sports-mad South African and, like many of my friends and contemporaries, spent the whole of the finals weekend either watching or analysing the progress of the Springboks. From the singing of the national anthem at the start of the game to the joyful celebrations well into the night, it was a wonderful event.

I am old enough to have been present at the opening match of the 1995 Rugby World Cup, where South Africa beat Australia at a packed Newlands.

Little did we know on that day that South Africa would lift the cup some six weeks later, but we all know that our new democracy at that time stood together (perhaps for the first time) as the Rainbow Nation. I personally will never forget my first “live” sighting of President Nelson Man-

dela as he strode onto the Newlands pitch at the start of the game. The cheers from the crowd were deafening.

greener pastures elsewhere in the world, and I certainly respect everyone’s right to have their own opinion and act upon that which they believe.

I was also privileged enough to have been present when we beat England 36–0 at Stade de France in Paris in 2007 during the pool stages. The pictures of John Smit with President Thabo Mbeki holding up the trophy after the final a few weeks later (also against England) was again a unifying moment in the history of our country.

At the same time, however, the future of our country depends on the team methodology of “stronger together”. In any team sport, you always have a few stars, but they cannot win a game on their own. The stars need the whole team to perform in order for them to be able to deliver their magic.

Allow me to add my personal congratulations and thanks to Siya Kolisi, Rassie Erasmus and the entire team for what they have achieved these past few months. Their call of “stronger together” is not only relevant to the game that they play but is equally relevant in our troubled country.

Let us take this feeling of togetherness into our daily lives and let us truly believe that as South Africans, if we do work together, we really can succeed where others may have failed.

As I type this, I am aware of certain extremely negative tweets and comments directed towards those South Africans who have also chosen to reflect their love for the country by endorsing the #I’m Staying campaign. There is no point in trying to change the minds of people who have made a decision to find perceived

South Africa can and will succeed if we all remember that we do all actually have the same objective in mind, and we do have a number of stars that need us to stand behind them.

We have had a torrid few years where senior members of our government seemed to have forgotten that they work for the people and not merely for themselves. We have been downgraded by both Fitch Ratings and Standard & Poor’s to non-investment or junk bond status.

Moody’s, the largest of the Big 3 rating agencies has kept our country at investment grade, but has given us a negative outlook, indicating their opinion as to the likely rating trend in the short to medium term.

The people who suggest that this is not relevant should take note that, were Moody’s to downgrade the country, those investors that are

required to only hold investment-grade debt capital market products would have to sell their exposures in South Africa.

In any forced sale environment, the price you get is less than the price you expected, or to use investment return language, the required yield has to increase and the only way you can achieve that is by acquiring the product at below its face value.

The real issue, however, is that when the country tries to refinance existing debt, it will cost South Africa more to borrow money. In an already depressed economy that means that the government has even less money to spend on housing, education, health care and everything else that is required.

As we enjoy a period of togetherness, let’s use this positive energy to continue to discuss differences, address real issues and all focus on stimulating the economy.

We know the rules of the economic game, but we are not always playing together as a team.

Past history has shown that when we work together, we definitely are stronger.

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Hermanus is ‘Lightstruck-years’ ahead in South Africa

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ver the past months, the Hermanus Central Business District from Eastcliff Spar to Northcliff has been filled with the sounds and dust of the roads being chopped up and blue tubes filled with fibre optic cables being installed.

This week, the first section of the fibre network covering R20 million of the total planned R150 million investment by Lightstruck will go live. The first 1 500 properties are now fibre ready and the first 300 customers will soon be connected.

“Hermanus now has an underlying world-class smart city fibre network infrastructure that matches its international ambitions as a UNESCO Creative City and it is up to residents to embrace the opportunities that will now be unleashed,” says Hannes Pieterse, the CEO of Lightstruck, a fibre installation company that focuses on developing last-mile fibre

networks across Southern Africa.

“As Hermanus celebrates its UNESCO designation, residents can also celebrate that they now have the top possible network with end-to-end fibre from their properties and businesses in Hermanus all the way to Europe.

The impact of this will positively affect the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the town,” says Pieterse.

“Compared to legacy services in town like copper ADSL and Wireless internet running at speeds of 2 - 10 Mbps (Megabits per second) the Lightstruck fibre network gives residents access to speeds ranging from 20 - 1 000 Mbps and faster. We believe that if the town’s residents build their digital strategies around this network, it will have a huge impact on their daily lives.”

“Businesses in Hermanus can now offer an international experience to

international clients, and optimise their operations with high-speed connectivity,” adds Pieterse.

Fibre is called the end-game technology since it is made of pure glass and the data is carried at the speed of light (299, 792 km per second). It is not temperamental in weather like other technologies.

In the next months, Lightstruck will continue installing their fibre network in line with Overstrand Municipality’s new Scope of Works across all of Hermanus. While areas like Zwelihle have not been included in the initial fibre network installation plans, Pieterse says that they are planning on rolling out cost-effective WiFi in these areas and hope to subsidise the monthly cost with the help of local ISPs and partners. This project is planned for the 2nd quarter of 2020.

Pieterse believes that Hermanus will

benefit most if there is a single, quality network in a town built on open access principles that is available to all internet service and network providers. This means that businesses and residents will have a choice of companies to sign a contract with and will probably be able to upgrade using their existing Internet Service Provider (ISP). With open access, Lightstruck is the infrastructure provider who also maintains the network.

“Lightstruck and participating ISPs are also offering qualifying schools in Hermanus a FREE 100 Mbps internet service to the value of about R5 000 a month.

“We are in the planning process with Generation Schools and Hermanus High to connect these as the first two schools, probably from January 2020 onwards,” says Pieterse.

selves better for e-learning and digital education. The Hermanus Varsity College can expand their remote education strategy with better connectivity.”

Pieterse adds that Lightstruck has ironed out teething problems with the municipality. “I think we have laid down a relationship path that we want to have with council going forward and we will strengthen this partnership in the next few months.”

These upgrades place Hermanus firmly on the path to the Fourth Industrial Revolution and gives it an edge on other towns of its size.

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MY SCHOOL

The Mountain Biking Club of Hermanus High School hosted its year-end function and prizegiving on 31 October. The club was initiated four years ago by local orthopaedic surgeon and MTB enthusiast, Dr RG du Toit and the riders now participate in races almost every weekend.

Karel Keyzer will take over as coach from Leandri Malan at the beginning of next year. The guest speaker at the function was Johan Badenhorst (Global Sports Marketing Manager Specialized) and the club thanks all the sponsors who not only contributed to the success of the event but also supported the club during the course of the year. The top seven riders of 2019 were Christiaan van Zyl, Christiaan de Wet, Christo Claassen, Landre Bothma, Daniel de Vynck, Juan Erasmus and Myburgh Serdyn. Christo Claassen was also awarded Top Spur Rider.

Curro Hermanus Aquatics Club has had a wonderful season thus far. The following swimmers received medals at the 38th annual Freda Barnard Gala, held in Oudtshoorn from 1 – 3 November: Camille Loriston (1st place in the 100m freestyle and 100m Butterfly, second place in the 50m butterfly and 100m breaststroke, and third place in the 50m freestyle), Lilly Ricco (1st place in 100m backstroke, 200m freestyle, 100m freestyle, 50m butterfly and 50m backstroke) and Deandré Smit (3rd place in the 50m and 100m breaststroke and 100m backstroke). The following swimmers improved their Level 2 times: Raynen Jordaan (50m breaststroke), Camille Loriston (100m freestyle and 50m butterfly), Lilly Ricco (200m and 50m back- and breaststroke), Meghan Stapelberg (200m, 100m freestyle and 100m breaststroke) and Miette van Huyssteen (50m backstroke and 50m freestyle). Lilly Ricco also improved her Level 3 100m freestyle time. A swimming clinic for both the swimmers and coaches was also held at Curro Hermanus by Bernie Manzoni (an internationally accredited coach) and Nicolette Wright. This clinic was very valuable and the next Curro Hermanus Aquatics Club clinic will be hosted in the first term of 2020. For more information on the Curro Hermanus Learn to Swim and Stroke Correction Academy and the Curro Hermanus Aquatics Club, contact Michelle Davis at michelle.d1@curro.co.za.

Congratulations to the Curro Hermanus Primary School learners who were elected to the 2020 Student Council. The announcement was made at the school’s prizegiving function on Thursday 31 October. Back from left are Joshua du Toit, Lucas Winter, Thando Mthembi, Delarey Roberts, (middle) Tegan Burger, Kezia Jordaan, Kayla Burman, Abongile Matoti, (front) Frank Swingler, Izandri Smit, Isabella de Maudave Bestel and Rouhan Venter. Curro Hermanus Primary wishes the new student council all the best for 2020.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO ESTABLISH THE KLEINMOND SPECIAL RATING AREA (KSRA)

ISAZISO SESICELO SOKUMISELWA KWE KLENIMOND SPECIAL RATING AREA (KSRA)

Notice is hereby given that:

Esisaziso sinikezwe ngoluhlobo:

1.

Hugo Amos Krijnauw, registered owner of Erf 3524, 20 DF Malherbe Street, Palmiet, Kleinmond has applied to establish the Kleinmond Special Rating Area (KSRA) in terms of the Overstrand Municipality: Special Rating Area By-Law, 2016 read together with the Overstrand Municipality: Special Rating Area Policy, as amended (1 July 2019), to include all properties in the area bound by the boundaries of Kleinmond, being DF Malherbe Street and the solid waste transfer station on the west, the coastline on the south, the eastern boundary of Heuningkloof on the east and the town’s boundary on the mountain on the north.

1.

Hugo Amos Krijnauw, Umnini womhlatyana ongu 3524, 20DF Malherbe Street, Palmiet, Kleinmond wenze isicelo sokumisela iKleinmond Special Rating Area (KSRA) ngokomgaqo we Overstrand kaMasipala:esi Special Rating Area nguMthetho,ka2016 ozakufundwa kunye noMasipala weOverstrand: Le yiPolicy, eyilwe ngomhla (1 Julayi 2019), equka wonke amanxiwa/iziphaluka kulendawo ebandakanywa njengezithili zaseKleinmond,njenge DF Malan Street kunye nendawo yenkunkuma esentshona,nxweme olusemazantsi,kwimpuma yomda weiHeuningkloof kwimpuma nakumda wedolophu emantla entaba.

2.

The application, together with related information, is available for scrutiny on the KSRA website at: www.kleinmondsra.co.za and at the Overstrand Municipality, Hangklip/Kleinmond Administration, Area Management Office, 5th Avenue, Kleinmond.

(Enquiries: Mr D Lakey, tel +27(0)28 271 8400.)

2.

Esisicelo,sikunye nonxibelelwano lolwazi,olufumneka kwiwebhusaythi KSRA www.kleinmondsra.co.za nakuMasipala weOverstrand, Hangklip Kleinmond kwicandelo,le ofisi iarea Management,5th avenue,Kleinmond. (Imibuzo: Mnumzana D Lakey,Tel +27(0)28 271 8400)

Any objections to the establishment of the Kleinmond SRA must be submitted in writing to the Municipal Manager, PO Box 20, Hermanus 7200, or delivered by hand to the Municipal Manager, Municipal Offices, 1 Magnolia Street, Hermanus.

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Objections must be received by the office of the Municipal Manager by not later than 21 December 2019.

4.

Izikhalazo ziyakufunyanwa yiOfisi kamanejala kaMasipala zingangeni emva komhla we 21 kuDisemba 2019

5.

Public meetings will be held, the purpose of which will be to: inform all attendees of relevant information pertaining to the application; and to discuss the practical implications relating thereto.

5.

Iintlanganiso zikawonke wonke ziyakubanjwa,ngenjongo zokuba: Kwaziswe bonke abazakuba bekho ngonxibelelwano lolwazi ngesisicelo, kwaye kuyakuxoxwa ngezinto eziakwenziwa zibandakanya ngoluhlobo.

3.

Nasiphi na isikhalazo ngomiselwa kwalekleinmond SRA singangeniswa ngembalelwano kwimanajala kaMasipala,PO Box 20, Hermanus,7200, okanye yifake ngesandla kumnajala kaMasipala,iiOfisi kamasipala, 1Magnolia street, Hermanus.

Date and time: 3 December 2019 at 18:30 Venue: Proteadorp Community Hall, Protea Road, Kleinmond (At this meeting an isiXhosa interpreter will be available.)

Usuku neXesha: 3 Disemba 2019 ngo18:30 Indawo: eProteadorp kwiholo lokuhlala,eProtea Rd, Kleinmond (kule ntlanganiso itoliki yesixhosa iyakube ikho.)

Date and time: 4 December 2019 at 18:30 Venue: Kleinmond City Hall, Main Road, Kleinmond

Usuku neXesha: 4 Disemba 2019 ngo18:30 Indawo: KLeinmond iholo ledolophu,Main Road,Kleinmond.

KENNISGEWING RAKENDE ’n AANSOEK OM DIE STIGTING VAN DIE KLEINMOND SPESIALE AANSLAGGEBIED (KSAG) Kennisgewing geskied hiermee dat: 1.

Hugo Amos Krijnauw, die geregistreerde eienaar van Erf 3524, DF Malherbestraat 20, Palmiet, Kleinmond, aansoek gedoen het om ’n SAG wat bekend sal staan as die Kleinmond SAG te stig ingevolge die Overstrand Munisipaliteit se Verordening op Spesiale Aanslaggebiede (2016), saam met die Overstrand Munisipaliteit se Beleid vir Spesiale Aanslaggebiede soos gewysig (1 Julie 2019). Die gebied sluit in alle belastingbetalende eiendomme wat omsluit word deur die dorpsgrense van Kleinmond, synde DF Malherbestraat en die vaste afval-oorlaaistasie aan die westekant, die kuslyn aan die suidekant, die oostelike grenslyn van Heuningkloof aan die oostekant en die dorpsgrens teen die berg aan die noordekant.

2.

Die aansoek, tesame met toepaslike inligting, is beskikbaar vir bestudering op die KSAGwebwerf by www.kleinmondsag.co.za en by die kantore van die Overstrand Munisipaliteit, Hangklip/Kleinmond Administrasie, Areabestuurder se kantore, 5de Laan, Kleinmond. (Navrae: mnr D Lakey, tel +27(0)28 271 8400.)

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Besware teen die stigting van die Kleinmond SAG moet op skrif gestuur word aan die Munisipale Bestuurder, Posbus 20, Hermanus 7200, of per hand afgelewer word by die Munisipale Bestuurder, Munisipale kantore, Magnoliastraat 1, Hermanus.

4.

Besware moet die kantoor van die Munisipale Bestuurder nie later as 21 Desember 2019 bereik nie.

5.

Openbare vergaderings sal gehou word met die doel om tersaaklike inligting rakende die aansoek te verskaf; en praktiese implikasies te bespreek wat daarmee verband hou.

Datum en tyd: 3 Desember 2019 om 18:30 Plek: Proteadorp Gemeenskapsaal, Proteastraat, Kleinmond (Daar sal ’n IsiXhosa tolk by hierdie vergadering wees.)

Datum en tyd: 4 Desember 2019 om 18:30 Plek: Stadsaal, Hoofweg, Kleinmond

All property owners in the proposed SRA are requested to attend one of the meetings.

Bonke aninimaxiwa bayacelwa ukuybabakhona kulemihlangano yeSRA.

Alle eiendomseienaars in die voorgestelde SAG word versoek om een van die vergaderings by te woon.

Enquiries may be directed to the KSRA Steering Committee at info@kleinmondsag.co.za

Imibuzo ingafakwakwiKSRA osistering sekomiti e info@kleinmondsag.co.za

Vir navrae kontak die KSAG-loodskomitee by info@kleinmondsag.co.za

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Diversity key to RWC success By Tony O'Hagan

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t is often the belief that a budding young rugby player should be sent to a so-called elite rugby school in order to achieve higher honours. However, the 33-man Springbok rugby squad reflects the contrary in that these 33 players from diverse backgrounds attended 26 different schools.

WHALERS ATHLETIC CLUB TIME TRIAL RESULTS 7 November 2019 3km Runners: 1. Frank Gillion 12:31; 2. Louise Erasmus 13:37; 3. David Jordaan 13:50; 4. Josua Blom 14:56; 5. Glynn Eager 15:35; 6. Gerrit Oosthuizen 15:49; 7. Julia Dayson 15:49; 8. Johann Kotzé (S) 15:51; 9. Lizette Jansen 16:24 PB; 10. Johann Koekemoer 16:26 PB; 11. Theresa Fenn 16:34 PB; 12. Roelof van Weele 16:42; 13. Josef du Preez 19:12; 14. Tony Penver 19:20 PB

Despatch High School. High- scoring, Makazole Mapimpi attended Jim Mvabaza Senior Secondary School in King William's Town.

These RWC stars will provide encouragement to the next generation and we will see more of the lesser-known schools contributing to our rugby heritage. Transformation in rugby will be an additional factor in creating this diversity going forward. Inspirational Captain, Siya Kolisi who grew up in a township in the Eastern Cape is already a rugby legend who many in our rural areas will seek to emulate.

With the exclusion of players of colour during the Apartheid era, it has been the traditional rugby schools that have contributed to the Springbok jersey but our new democracy could alter this landscape.

The only schools with multiple representatives are Paul Roos Gymnasium with five players (Schalk Brits, Steven Kitshoff, Willie le Roux, Herschel Jantjies and Damian Willemse), Paarl Boys High with two players (Frans Malherbe and Thomas du Toit), Grey College in Bloemfontein with two players (Cobus Reinach and Frans Steyn) and Hugenote in Springs with two players (Vincent Koch and Lood de Jager). The other 22 squad members attended different schools, many of which are not considered sought-after rugby schools.

For the record, the top 10 schools with Springbok caps in brackets are: Paul Roos (49), Grey College (45), Bishops (37), SACS (27), Paarl Boys High (21), Paarl Gymnasium (21), Kimberley Boys High (16), Maritzburg College (16) Rondebosch (15) and Grey High School, Port Elizabeth (14).

World Rugby Player of The Year, Pieter-Steph du Toit attended Swartland High School in Malmesbury and our other nominee for this prestigious award, Cheslin Kolbe matriculated at Brackenfell High School. As an aside, Coach of The Year, Rassie Erasmus was a learner at

These figures are dominated by Cape Schools as they were founded at an early date and many of the early Springbok teams comprised Capebased players. Rugby was introduced at primary school level in the Cape much earlier than in the old Transvaal, where soccer was the main sport

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Cheslin Kolbe PHOTO: Ramsey Cardy, GettyImages for this age group. These traditional schools will probably continue to dominate the rugby fields, particularly with numerous bursaries on offer for talented players. Despite this, we should see rural schools making an impact in the years ahead.

The less advantaged in our community will be inspired by the feats of our Springboks and we will see changes in the rugby arena as these youngsters make their mark. There are already differences in the school contributions to the Springbok fold and this should escalate as the game grows in South Africa.

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Nine-year-old with all the moves Writer & Photographer Taylum Meyer

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ot many youngsters would have the courage to challenge Andrew Southey to a game of chess; he is, after all, the Senior Commonwealth Chess Champion and the South African Senior Chess Champion. But Connor Opperman, a nine-year-old learner from Curro Hermanus, not only did precisely that, but also requested to be blindfolded for the match!

This unusual challenge took place at the Onrus Manor Clubhouse last week, where members of the Hermanus Chess Club (HCC) get together every Thursday afternoon for chess practice.

Amazingly, Connor has only been playing for two years. He developed a passion for chess when his grandfather taught him the game at the tender age of seven.

Since then he has participated in several chess tournaments through his school and the HCC, and is determined to further improve his game.

“I practise chess for 1 – 2 hours a day, either with a partner or on the computer. I also like to play games that are mentally challenging,” Connor told me while setting up a chess board. In addition to receiving private chess training and practising with his grandfather and the HCC once a week, he plays soccer, cricket, tennis and hockey at school.

Connor’s mom, Lynne, who is his biggest supporter, says Connor sees fellow club member, Andrew as his mentor. “When Connor and Andrew attend club tournaments together, Andrew always uses his time between games to see how Connor is doing. He is so supportive and a great role model for Connor.”

Connor likes to be constantly challenged and started to play chess blindfolded a few months ago after seeing Norwegian chess Grandmaster, Magnus Carlsen, play in a blindfolded chess tournament online.

After weeks of practising, Connor decided to ask Andrew to play a friendly match at the clubhouse.

Blindfolded players do not play with a chess board and have to visualise the game. They announce their moves to a third person who keeps track of the game by making the moves on a board set up out of sight.

The players have to remember all the moves they’ve made without being able to look at the board.

concentration and patience than a normal chess game. With Connor’s dedication he is clearly destined for big moves in the future!

The Hermanus Chess Club invites the public to join them for their weekly games at the Onrus Manor clubhouse every Thursday between 15:00 and 19:00. Joining fees are R10 per month for adults and R5 for learners.

Visit their Facebook page for more information or email graciajoshua@gmail.com.

RIGHT: Connor and his idol, Andrew, after their friendly game.

BELOW: Connor thinks of his next move in his blindfolded game with Andrew. In the foreground you can see the chess board with their moves on it.

The Hermanus Chess Club (HCC) took part in the Western Province Club Championship in Caledon from 24 – 26 October. There were 19 teams that participated in the A and B sections. HCC took third place in section B after being third overall in five rounds. In round six (the last round) they drew against the SA Club champs, Steinitz and, despite a good fight, did not get any more points to push their ranking up higher.

Just before Andrew arrived for the friendly game, Connor said, “I am very excited to play blindfolded against Andrew. This is my first big chess game blindfolded. I haven’t been able to beat Andrew yet in a normal chess game though!”

The section B team members were: Andrew Southey, Martin Brink, Jonas Crookes, Zoe Eyberg Snyders, Mika Snyders, Cobus Marais and Wouter De Wet Fouché. The junior team (U14 in section C) came fourth in their section. The team members were Meya Snyders, Connor Opperman, Madden Joshua, Samantha Brink, Spencer Whitebooi and Talitha Beveridge.

The friendly game ended in a draw, with Andrew commenting on Connor’s impressive talent and how unusual it is for a child of his age to want to be able to play chess blindfolded, as it requires even more

Connor Opperman, Martin Brink and Wouter De Wet Fouché won board prizes. Well done!

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