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Level 3 water restrictions Writer De Waal Steyn

esidents in the Greater Hermanus area, from VoĂŤlklip to Benguela Cove, will face Level 3 water restrictions from 1 November, according to the municipality. This follows less than expected rainfall during the winter season and very little ground moisture resulting in less run-off into the De Dos Dam. From January to August this year only 337.5 mm of rain was recorded compared to an average of 450 mm in previous years for the same period. In September only 23 mm of rain was recorded. The new restrictions stipulate that all consumers of municipal water may not water gardens, flowerbeds, sports fields, parks, lawns or any other open spaces using a hose pipe or an irrigation system. Only watering by hand using buckets or watering cans is still allowed. The washing of vehicles and watercraft with a hosepipe using municipal water is also not allowed, together with the hosing down of hard-surfaced or paved areas. Residents are also not allowed to fill their swimming pools with municipal water.

This Cape Weaver is building a nest in one of the wetland areas along Hangklip Road in Pringle Bay. The male weaves numerous nests to attract a female who will ultimately decide if she approves of his building skills. Cape Weavers are common, endemic and sociable birds which are very busy and noisy while building. PHOTO: Jenny Parsons

According to the municipality, the current Level 1 restriction tariffs will remain in place with the Level 3 water restrictions. This means that the tariffs for all water usage in the Hermanus area are still 30% higher than normal, except for domestic use below 6 kilolitres per month, where the baseline tariff remains unchanged. Nurseries and commercial car wash facilities where high pressure equipment is used are exempted from the water

restrictions. Where alternative water sources are utilised for irrigation, e.g. boreholes, well points, greywater, or rainwater, consumers must ensure that they display appropriate signage that is clearly visible from the street. The annual rainfall for the area has been below normal since 2015 when, according to statistics of the South African National Space Agency (SANSA), a total of 466.6 mm was recorded against an annual average recorded over the last 70 years of 606.1 mm. In 2016 rainfall of 538.9 mm was recorded; in 2017, 524.5 mm and in 2018 504.2 mm. The current level of the De Bos Dam is 43.96% against the 68.07 % at the same time last year. Rainfall for the week was measured at 10.5 mm, while the average daily water consumption was 10.86 million litres per day. During the peak holiday season, the daily average consumption rises to between 13 and 15 million litres per day. At the beginning of November 2017, the municipality implemented level 1 water restrictions for the Greater Hermanus area and upgraded it to level 2 in June 2018. According to the municipality, the restrictions will apply until such time as the De Bos Dam has reached a level of at least 70%. The Kraaibosch Dam that serves Gansbaai is 99% full, while the Pearly Beach, Buffelsrivier as well as the Koekemoer dams are filled to capacity. Customers who wish to apply for an exemption or relaxation of the restrictions can apply to the Deputy Director: Engineering Planning, by emailing a motivation to depdircomsec@overstrand.gov.za.

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Old Town to be smartened up Writer De Waal Steyn

ermanus Old Town is set to receive a small facelift in the coming months, thanks to a number of projects aimed at improving the look and feel of the area. According to Kari Brice, Ward 3 councillor, the municipality has been in talks with business owners in the CBD to identify short-term projects that will aid in attracting more people to town. “Both Mayor Dudley Coetzee and I are positive about the outcomes and we will be working hard to start making a difference before the summer season is in full swing,” she said. Some of the projects that will receive immediate attention include the re-issuing of the tender for the upgrading of the stormwater system in High Street. Work on the project was due to start earlier in the year, but the contractor who won the tender was unable to proceed. After the new tender is awarded, work will be scheduled to start after the Easter holidays next year, in order to ensure as little disruption as possible during peak holiday periods. In addition, the renewal of the contract for parking attendants is under review. The intention is to formalise the after-hour informal car guards, as well as the car-washers and the areas in which they may operate. According to Brice, overnight parking for tour coaches at the old

tennis club site is scheduled to be completed by the end of October and areas for drop-off bays are being identified. “The signage opposite the traffic circle in Main Road at the entrance to town will all be removed and replaced with an electronic sign board that will welcome visitors, and on which information about various special events and festivals can be displayed. We intend to have this done as soon as possible as the current setup is an eyesore,” she said. Together with this, new signage will be made to improve the flow of pedestrian traffic in town. These signs will make use of infographics rather than words in order to reach as many people as possible. Improvements to the current tourism website as well as an increased social media presence for the town are also being planned, in order to ensure maximum national and international exposure to tourists. Brice also said that meetings have been held with supermarket chains to improve on the collection of trolleys that are left abandoned all over town, especially during weekends. During the regeneration of Hermanus Old Town, drinking water fountains and improved ablution facilities will be built. The good news for our environment is that the municipality has committed to making Hermanus a plastic-free environment. “We know this will not be easy, but we know we need to start somewhere. Meetings

have been held with business owners and I am positive that through a public-private partnership, the town will be able to rid itself of plastic,” said Brice. The planned projects are aimed at underscoring the bigger CBD Regeneration Project for which a capital project budget of R7 million was allowed for in the 2019/20 municipal budget. The regeneration project plan that was drawn up by GAPP Architects and Urban Designers was adopted by Council in 2016 and included in the 2017 – 2022 Integrated Development Plan. It consists of six individual projects aimed at reviving Hermanus Old Town. The announcement of the improvement projects follows on the heels of the start of the public participation process on the draft report on the Hermanus CBD Public Space Manual. The draft report was made public last week and an open house meeting to discuss the report will be held on 5 November in the municipal banqueting hall at 17:00. The CBD Public Space Manual has been created to provide a set of objectives and guidelines to assist in creating continuity in the design and quality of Hermanus’s streetscapes and public spaces. According to the report, the Hermanus Old Town “requires a cohesive public realm with a unified material language for streetscapes and open space areas. Over the previous years the improvements to Market Square,

Gearing’s Point and the Cliff Path have undoubtedly made a dramatic improvement to the quality of the public spaces. Similarly, the investments made in the building of the Station Square and Woolworths developments have reinforced the quality of the town. However, much remains to be done. “These newly-created landscaped spaces do not connect well with the core business district and a number of streets and spaces are in poor condition. There is a multitude of different paving materials and a variety of types of street furniture,” states the manual. The manual is one of the tools for fulfilling the town’s strategy in planning, designing, managing, operating and using public spaces. The manual is a document responding to Hermanus’s CBD Regeneration Framework, which identifies the importance of public spaces for the quality of life in the CBD. The regeneration objectives identified promote a strengthened sense of place, ease of access, and the creation of a vibrant public realm. “In order to achieve these objectives, a unified design language has to be adopted and rolled out throughout the CBD. The Public Space Manual needs to fulfil a number of requirements that include the defining of the character and branding of the public domain in order to contribute to the ‘sense of place’ of the business district, identifying appropriate materials and furniture and giving guidance on how and where to use materials and furniture

in public spaces.” The report states there are two distinct character zones in the CBD that require a different approach. The first is the town and Old Harbour precinct with its small-scale urban character. The second is the coastal zone and Hoy’s Koppie with its natural interface. The lack of cohesive design affects the quality of the public spaces and this disjuncture creates spaces that are disconnected from one another, visually cluttered and in some cases difficult to maintain. The biggest challenge within the town is the dominance of vehicles claiming space that should be pedestrianised and detracting from the small-scale historic character of the environment. The poor walkability of the area and unsafe pedestrian crossings further add to the town’s woes. The report adds that the coastal zone’s main challenge is “the degradation of the natural beauty and environment by an overload of (and different forms of ) information signage, artworks, planet exhibitions, waste bins, exposed infrastructure, service kiosks etc. The coastal edge has become a dumping ground for masses of street furniture and needs to be curated, so that focus can be placed back onto the natural beauty of the environment.”

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The Report is available at the Town Planning offices and on the municipality’s website Overstrand.gov.za

Project to spruce up Magistrate’s Court “The Magistrate’s Court, or rather, the shocking state of it, has been a source of shame for residents for many years. With plans now afoot to give the building the facelift it so desperately needs, it is time for all of us to put our money where our mouths are,” says long-time resident, Avis MacIntyre, who is spearheading this initiative. According to Avis, the project to give

the court buildings a new coat of paint has met with the blessing of the chief magistrate, Mr LP le Roux. The pair called for tenders and received two from the six contracting companies they contacted. The lowest tender for the contract is from Walker Bay Painters. “But it requires input from us, the residents – to the tune of R91 321.25,” says Avis. “Work can go ahead only

when the funds become available.” The building has not been painted or maintained in any way since 1990. In the intervening 29 years the paint has deteriorated to the point that it has peeled off in many places, revealing the plaster below. “Public Works, under which the Magistrate’s Court falls, has refused to foot the bill for a clean-up because plans

are underway to build a new court in about seven years. If good quality paint is used on the building, it will last for the seven years before the magistrates, clerks and other employees can proudly move into their new building,” says Avis. She is calling upon all residents to dig deep into their pockets to help fund this project. The Manager of Cape Whale Coast Tourism (CWCT), Frieda

Lloyd, has offered the use of CWCT’s official bank account for the funds, to ensure transparency. For the record, the total of incoming funds will be published regularly.

Account details: Absa Current Account Code 632005 Account number 3220143723 Reference: ‘Magistrate Court’

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Hermie Magic here to stay T he matrics of Hermanus High School had their valedictory assembly in the main hall on Friday 11 October. The morning started with an academic prizegiving and was followed by a tea with the learners and their parents in the school’s gymnasium.

At 11:00, everyone returned to the main hall for the valedictory ceremony. After speeches by the new head boy and girl for 2020, the school’s principal, Mr Greg Hassenkamp, took to the podium to give his final words to the matric class of 2019. His speech was passionate and his voice broke with emotion in some places as he spoke about his pride in the matrics and in the school. Hassenkamp mentioned some of their achievements from earlier in the year and how ‘Hermie Magic’ had played

such a big role across all school activities and events.

Wishing the matrics good luck for their final exams, Hassenkamp left them with a parting quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson: What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us.

After the learners had given their principal a standing ovation, the head boy and girl for 2019 and their deputies made their way to the podium. The four learners wished their peers all the best for their final exams and encouraged them to work hard. The head girl, Mari Carstens, also reminded the younger grades that the Hermie Magic would not leave with them, and told them to keep the magic alive in the years to come.

year’s events and activities marked the end of the ceremony. All that remained was for the matrics to gather on stage and sing their school song one final time as learners of the school. They then made their way out of the hall and each matric rang a bell before passing through an honour guard made up of younger learners. From there it was off to Bientang’s Cave to jump into the ocean in their uniform from the rock known as ‘Piet se Klip’ – the traditional way for every Hermie matric to end their school days.

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It was an emotional and memorable day for learners, parents and teachers. We wish all the matrics the best of luck for their final exams.

A slideshow presentation of photographs of the grade 12s and all the

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1. The 2019 matrics of Hermanus High sing their school song for the final time as learners – with gusto! 2. Tourism teacher, Tersia Smit, is a favourite of the learners at the high school with her jokes and readiness to join in the fun. 3. Angelina Skakulski excitedly waves at a friend who jumped into the sea just after her. 4. Jasmin Cowley and Sherrymae Sayson excitedly leave the school property through the honour guard. 5. It was a bitter-sweet moment for Mikayla Martinengo as she walked out the gate with her class mates after the valedictory ceremony. 6. Kiah Saaiman (right) helps best friend Klara Skein to get out of the water. 7. Ruben Jordaan shows off his backflip skills. 8. It is tradition for Hermies matrics to jump from ‘Piet se Klip’ every year on their last day of school. 9. Friends Megan Horne and Margaret Viljoen are relieved to be back on dry ground after jumping into the sea. 10. Luncedo Sandile decided to make a splash with his jump by doing a water bomb. 11. The head boy for 2019, SJ Herholdt, says his goodbyes to his peers at the valedictory ceremony and wishes them good luck with the exams. 12. Mari Carstens, the head girl for 2019, reminds the younger grades to keep the Hermie Magic alive. 13. The head of the matric council for 2020 are Jenna Metcalf (deputy head girl), Ronelle Coetzee (head girl), Kyle Philander (head boy) and George Botha (deputy head boy). PHOTOS: Taylum Meyer

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The teachers and learners of Hermanus High School would like to wish their matrics good luck for their upcoming final exams. Believe in yourself and work hard – you can achieve anything!

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Research to seek answers on whale numbers

esearchers of the Whale Unit of the University of Pretoria’s Mammal Research Institute will spend the next few months researching the reasons behind the fluctuating number of southern right whales spotted this year along our coast and those of Australia and South America. According to Dr Els Vermeulen, Research Manager at the Whale Unit, the recently completed 40th annual aerial survey revealed that only 190 females and calves (95 pairs) and 10 unaccompanied adults were spotted along the coast from Nature’s Valley to Muizenberg. Most female-calf pairs were observed in De Hoop Nature Reserve and Walker Bay. “A total of 14 hours and 18 minutes of flying time, spread over 4 days, was required to complete the survey, which marked the second lowest number of right whales along our shores in October since 1995. After the extremely low numbers recorded in 2016 (55 pairs) this year shows a massive decrease from last year’s alltime record of 536 cow-calf pairs on the same stretch of coastline,” said Vermeulen. “At the same time, it is also a strong decrease from the 131 cow-calf pairs that we counted in August this year between Hermanus and Infanta, only a few months ago. Reasons for this apparent shift in peak presence over the past years could be related to female right whales giving birth earlier and therefore leaving the South African breeding grounds earlier, or that female right whales are leaving too soon, possibly with a calf that is not ready to migrate. Also, the number of unaccompanied adults (males, resting females and receptive females) remain extremely low, as it has been since 2009. This tells us that non-calving right whales are still not migrating up to the South African coast as they used to do prior to 2009,” according to Vermeulen. She said scientists still need to determine whether these trends are temporary or not. “We are busy investigating this matter, with preliminary results indicating a strong correlation with climate conditions in the Southern Ocean and fluctuations in food availability and therefore energy reserves. Similar trends are being recorded in South America and Australia, which has led to the MRI Whale Unit co-leading a research project under the auspices of the Southern Ocean Research Partnership of the International Whaling Commission.” The objective of the research is to develop research projects to better understand how southern right whales use their foraging

as well as all individuals of a brindle grey colouration or white blaze. Now that the survey has been completed, all photographs taken will be analysed in the coming weeks for individual identification and compared to the Whale Unit’s southern right whale photo-identification catalogue, which contains over 2 300 recognisable adults from the previous 39 annual surveys. This analysis will be done with a computer-assisted image recognition system, followed by final matching of the whales by eye. grounds. It is believed that a greater understanding of the links between foraging ecology and population dynamics will provide insight into the recovery and persistence of southern right whale numbers, now and in the future. During the aerial survey all whale and dolphin species encountered were recorded, with a special focus on southern right whales. All southern right whales observed along this stretch of coastline were counted, and photographs were taken of the unique callosity pattern on the heads of all individual females with calves,

“Through such analysis, we will be able to determine which females calved this year, how long it took them to produce a new calf, their individual distribution and movement patterns as well as their overall reproductive success, with considerable accuracy. These aspects are vital in monitoring the recovery of the South African population, which has increased at an annual rate of 6.5% since their international protection against whaling. The analysis will also allow us to investigate further possible causes and consequences of the concerning decrease in sightings along our shores in recent years,” said Vermeulen.

This year celebrates the 50th anniversary of the aerial surveys, and the 40th year of consecutive photo-identification data collection. The MRI Whale Unit invites everyone to a celebration on 24 October from 17:00 to 19:00 in the Municipal Auditorium. Prof Ken Findlay, Research Chair of Oceans Economy (CPUT) and previous head of the Whale Unit will speak on the history of whale research in South Africa and Dr Els Vermeulen, Research Manager of the Whale Unit, will provide information on the current research projects and results related to South Africa’s southern right whales. Drinks will be provided by Creation Wines. For attendance, please RSVP to elsvermeulen5@ gmail.com. For further enquiries, contact Els Vermeulen on 060 971 4301 or Chris Wilkinson (Technical Manager at the Whale Unit) on 083 580 8247.

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FROM THE EDITOR Green shoots are growing in Hermanus Much has been written about the need for the regeneration of the Hermanus Central Business District (CBD). The opening of the Whale Coast Mall and the flight of some businesses and residents to this new shopping mecca have adversely affected the daily rhythm of the CBD. The unrest last year didn’t help and the general downturn in the global economy this year has meant less money in people’s pockets. And, if we are honest, some parts of town are looking a bit tatty and in need of a fresh lick of paint and some greenery.

Indeed, The Village NEWS has been full of articles and letters lamenting the state of affairs in the CBD. Unfortunately, despite plans, promises and meetings with the Overstrand Municipality, there is very little tangible evidence of action on their part. The planned upgrades for the CBD, for example, have been put on hold while the municipality sorts out the tender. Nevertheless, in spite of the wheels of the municipality turning at what some consider a snail’s pace, there is evidence that green shoots are growing in Hermanus, lovingly tended by a remarkable group of entrepreneurs

who have bravely opened new businesses. The Wine Glass and The Brewery have quickly established themselves as destinations for locals and visitors. Body20 offers a new way to lose weight and tone up. Curiositea focuses on offering a wide variety of teas, a welcome diversion from coffee. Mezz & Co is bringing the Mediterranean kitchen to our doorstep, while Victoria’s Pantry is the first plastic-free food shop in Hermanus. Appetite Knight @ The Gallery Cafe serves up a unique menu of seasonal and locally-sourced, mostly organic or biodynamic, vegetarian and plant-based dishes.

There are many more examples and they all have one thing in common – they are unique, differentiated and very much owner driven. All of them are welcome additions to the array of products and services for which Hermanus is known. These new business owners must be saluted for their creativity and acumen. Not only are they a welcome addition to the town but they are clearly pointing the way forward towards a renewed and revived Hermanus.

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Hermanus Varsity Trust receives gift of laptop computers Using personal networks can be a powerful catalyst for transformation when the object is to benefit communities. The Hermanus Varsity Trust (HVT), whose goal it is to transform local communities through education, has become the beneficiary of a collaboration that materialised through just such a network. Because of this collaboration, HVT is getting refurbished laptop computers that will benefit its students and, ultimately, their communities. One partner in this collaboration is Charmaine Beukes, the managing director of White Shark Projects. Based in Gansbaai, White Shark Projects is committed not only to research, conservation and ecotourism, but to supporting and developing the local community. Adopting socially responsible business practices, they provide employment opportunities for local Masekhane residents while also encouraging the youth to care for the environment through ongoing educational and recycling initiatives. Another partner is Ajimba African Tours, based in Bremen, Germany,

the motto of which is ‘travel with social and ecological added value’. Ajimba affiliates with businesses that are active in their local communities. Frank Wardenberg, an Ajimba partner, is an ardent supporter of educational projects and, for many years, has supported global NPO Labdoo by identifying worthy recipients of their computer donations. Labdoo, the third partner in this collaboration, comprises a collaborative humanitarian social network which is designed to help bring laptops and educational devices to schools in need without incurring any economic or environmental costs. Labdoo volunteers sanitise previously-owned laptops and load them with educational software, but this NPO’s resourcefulness extends to avoiding environmental impact and additional costs when supplying its refurbished laptops. This is achieved by asking clients of Ajimba who are travelling on holiday to South Africa to take the laptops with them. The HVT became a recipient of Labdoo’s computers when Frank contacted Charmaine, who contacted Theo

Rev Edwin Arrison (chair of HVT Exco), Amanda Mahlanyana (HVT student coordinator), Charmaine Beukes (White Shark Projects), Nombasa Mahlanyana (HVT admin assistant) and Theo Krynauw (HVT Exco and Sparklekids) with the refurbished laptops supplied by global NPO, Labdoo. Krynauw of Sparklekids, who then contacted the Trust, with which he is intimately involved. This is transformative networking at its best! The first two laptops were recently handed over to the HVT, and there are more in Germany, waiting for Ajimba clients to bring them here. Charmaine has asked anyone travelling to or from Germany in the near future to please

contact Frank at frank@ajimba.com about bringing laptops with them. HVT is most grateful to Frank for creating the network that has made the whole process possible. “Hermanus Varsity is honoured to be collaborating with socially- and environmentally-conscious businesses whose philosophy so closely aligns with ours,” said Theo. – Beverley Moller

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LET’S TALK

Let us all help to make Onrus great again Having lived in Onrus for almost two decades, it often saddens me to remember what a friendly, quiet and safe neighbourhood it used to be. The house we bought had no walls around it and we did not even have burglar-proof bars or security gates (what a welcome change from living Johannesburg!). My wife and I used to sit on our front stoep in the late afternoon and watch people walking past with their dogs, sometimes stopping for a neighbourly chat. Children rode their bicycles to the beach and went swimming, unsupervised by parents. It was like the good old days when parents did not always have to know where their children were, so long as they were home for dinner or when it started to turn dark. That has all changed now, alas! We have not only burglar-proofed our house but also installed an alarm system with armed response. A wall has gone up and we can no longer see what’s happening in the street. People

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no longer pop in when they see we are home and instead have to ring a bell and identify themselves before we open the gate. Don’t get me wrong – we still love living in Onrus. It is a great community and people still care about one another and their environment. Just look at the wonderful work done by all the different organisations and individuals, especially those who started the OnVerWag Neighbourhood Watch to keep us all safe. Giving freely of their time without remuneration, they have been working tirelessly to improve our neighbourhood and combat the rise in crime. The latest initiative undertaken by these upstanding citizens is the application to have Onrus and Vermont declared a Special Ratings Area (SRA). What a pro-active way to ensure that this unique area is looked after properly, kept clean and protected from criminal elements. It is thus with great enthusiasm that I went to the public meeting last month where Abner

Ingels of OnVerWag and the SRA Steering Committee patiently explained the process to residents – and the benefits we would all reap if we supported this initiative. I was frankly astonished by the many negative comments from those who attended and couldn’t help wondering why they were so resistant and downright distrustful. It’s as if they suspect that they are somehow being taken for a ride, while all the SRA will do is improve their lives! I am not a wealthy man but even I can see that an additional levy of about R30 per month is not going to make me any less wealthy! How is it that people don’t realise they will be getting so much for so little? Just think of how your property will increase in value if the neighbourhood is upgraded and deemed clean and safe by buyers? Come on, people, stop focusing on the obstacles and embrace the solutions.

Please, make us feel welcome in CBD As someone who does not often drive into town, I was completely astounded by the state of the open piece of land next to the taxi rank.

and glitzy websites and attend all the travel shows world-wide and it will still not help to make a good first impression.

On the day I drove past there, a light breeze was blowing and the large amount of dust only added to what I believe must be the most unattractive entrance to any town in the area (I was tempted to say in the country, but then I reminded myself why I moved here in the first place).

It would not take much to transform this piece of real estate into a really welcoming attraction by simply erecting a decently constructed sign, planting some shrubs and flowers, and banning all the vinyl banners that shout at all who travels past. I understand that festivals need to attract people, but can it not be done in a manner that is both aesthetically pleasing and informative?

The attempt at a sign that is aimed at welcoming visitors to our town is downright embarrassing and the various other signs and banners do not add to anyone feeling wamkelekile. As was mentioned in the letters column only a few weeks ago, there is much work to be done to advertise our town and region to tourists. We can have the most amazing brochures

If we want to be known as a top-class destination, it would be worth our while to invest some time and money into leaving a good impression with everyone who enters our CBD.

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I recently took one of my hairless rats, Blaze, for a check-up. He had developed a lump near his abdomen that had appeared almost overnight. As rats are known to be prone to cancer, Maarten suspected it was a tumour and suggested we remove it quickly.

Maarten told me to bring Storm with for Blaze’s operation so that he wouldn't be alone, and so that they could keep each other warm while Blaze was waking up. The Bergview team also put a hot water bottle under their cage to make extra sure they wouldn’t get cold. The operation went well and the lump was removed without any problems.

I was originally concerned about finding a vet in Hermanus that will operate on rats, but now I don't need to look any further. I was so impressed with how Maarten handled my previous rat, Hodor, who was extremely sick with cancer and had to be put down. The way he dealt with that situation is what made me decide to bring Blaze to him in the first place.

Blaze is completely blind and dependent on his brother, Storm. When they aren’t together, they get very nervous. They also rely on a companion to keep warm, especially when coming out of

The team at Bergview was just amazing – they made an extra effort to ensure that both of my rats were comfortable and warm enough, and that I had nothing to worry about

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While on holiday from the United Kingdom, Rob and Pauline Redfern decided last week to hike in the Fernkloof Nature Reserve. While they were walking high up in the mountain it started raining. “It was well worth getting wet as we were treated not only to spectacular views over Walker Bay, but we were also blessed to see this magnificent rainbow,” said the couple.

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Sizzling summer venues for special occasions The natural beauty and laid-back country hospitality of the Overberg make it a sought-after destination not only for holidaymakers but also for those looking for a unique setting to celebrate special occasions such as birthdays, reunions, anniversaries, weddings or corporate functions. There is no shortage of attractive destinations in our area, where the owners are passionate about catering for your needs and ensuring that your special celebration is a unique and unforgettable experience. STANFORD VALLEY GUEST FARM Stanford Valley Guest Farm and Conference Centre nestles in the picturesque Kleinrivier Valley, 10 km from Stanford. The property is covered in a wide variety of fynbos, and 250 ha of the 440 ha farm is part of a Nature Conservancy. In this safe and peaceful haven you can experience a real working farm, while enjoying luxury accommodation in one of the self-catering cottages (of which two are family cottages). All the accommodation is built around a central werf, giving it the feeling of a small village whilst allowing each guest unit the privacy of its own stoep and garden. Up to 44 people sharing can be accommodated in the well-appointed units, which were designed and decorated with your utmost comfort in mind.

Beloftebos group-gathering venue for this year. From the Manor House you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of the Akkedisberg Mountains while tucking in to contemporary country cuisine prepared by the talented Manor House kitchen team. The food can best be described as wholesome and ample – and the team strives to cook only what is close to their hearts and close to their doorstep! Visit stanfordvalley.co.za BELOFTEBOS Beloftebos Wedding Venue is situated on a working farm, Paardenberg, where the sixth generation De Villiers family lives and farms with sheep, beef cattle and flowers. A perfect getaway, far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Beloftebos is considered one of the best forest and garden wedding venues that hosts both ceremonies and receptions.

This enchanting venue is perfect for family holidays, birthday celebrations, year-end functions, conferences, weddings, retreats, workshops and team-building groups requiring a tranquil and secluded setting. The conference rooms can accommodate groups of up to about 80 delegates and are equipped with a data projector, TV, DVD, screen and flip charts. Catering is also available – in fact, the highly-acclaimed Manor House Restaurant on Stanford Valley Guest Farm is one of its main attractions.

Everything at Beloftebos has been crafted with love and inspired by nature, providing an idyllic backdrop for your dream wedding. The grove of oak trees just beyond the farmhouse, on the banks of the Paardenberg River, creates the most romantic setting for a unique and memorable ceremony, with the leaves of the huge trees creating a natural green roof, dense enough for the legal signing of the marriage register.

Not only is the Manor House Restaurant voted as one of the top 75 SA restaurants for 2019 by the Gourmet Guide, but the guest farm itself was also voted as Getaway’s top

The newly-renovated tented reception area offers unexpected luxury, with a huge fireplace and glass windows with sliding doors. Here guests can celebrate in cosy comfort while

being enveloped by the magical forest. Beloftebos’s talented chef, Corneli de Villiers, is available to organise your catering requirements and much of the produce she uses comes from the large organic vegetable garden on the farm. Between 40 and 50 wedding guests can be accommodated in the delightful self-catering cottages. Beloftebos is also a great choice for conferences in the country, and up to 100 delegates can be accommodated at the venue. Apart from catering and accommodation, a projector, screen and flip charts are also available. With the peace and tranquillity of the beautiful surroundings, you will leave feeling refreshed and revitalised, ready to tackle that new project! For the adventurous at heart, there are more than 30 km of mountain bike trails on the farm and the surrounding area offers many other attractions, including shark-cage diving in nearby Gansbaai and the Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary, which is only 10 minutes away. For more gentle souls, there is birdwatching, a tractor and trailer trip through the fynbos or a river cruise down the Klein River in Stanford. Visit beloftebos.co.za DE UIJLENES This unique family-run Overberg venue specialises in forest and barn weddings and is just the place for those looking for a fun, creative, rustic and magical experience.

Nestling in a scenic valley near the seaside village of Gansbaai, De Uijlenes is a working dairy and vegetable farm, and has been home to the same family for nearly 200 years. The owners and their team will ensure that your wedding reflects your individual personality and knocks the socks off your guests. Whether you want a magical fairytale, boho festival chic, rustic affair or just downright quirky wedding, there are a range of packages and catering options to suit your individual tastes and requirements.

boogie the night away before retiring to your accommodation in the simple farmstead and stable rooms, which sleep up to 50 people. Visit deuijlenes.co.za

De Uijlenes has two equally unique wedding venues on the farm to choose from, both surrounded by glorious countryside. The Forest & Old Barn wedding venue offers a true woodland experience, with an enchanting spot for your ceremony under giant oak trees in the depths of an indigenous forest, surrounded by a sea of white arum lilies. The reception is then held in the Old Barn, a rustic 19th century former dairy that has been lovingly converted into a cosy and romantic haven. Guests can stay within staggering distance of the bar in one of 20 rustic, but comfortable rooms at the Old Barn which can accommodate up to 75 people.

A mere 15-minute drive from the quaint village of Stanford, Felicita is a self-sustaining and eco-friendly destination, with all its facilities powered by solar and gas, and the water supply sourced from a natural spring that cascades into a stream running through the farmland. The sound of the ocean in the distance, the chirping birdlife and early morning roaring of the big cats at the Panthera Sanctuary nearby add to the peaceful and tranquil atmosphere of Felicita.

For smaller, more intimate weddings, the Nightjar venue offers an open-air koffieklip chapel next to a waterfall for your romantic ceremony, followed by the reception in a log cabin that was built by hand from materials largely sourced from the farm or valley. Here you and your guests can

FELICITA The Italian word Felicita (pronounced as Fè-litch-ita) means happiness, satisfaction and bliss – an apt name for this beautiful and secluded 100-hectare property surrounded by pristine fynbos, an enchanting milkwood forest and uninterrupted views of the Kleinrivier Mountains.

The facilities include the manor house, Dimora, and the self-catering Villa Felicita, a contemporary three-bedroom home that can comfortably accommodate up to eight guests. Situated in a remote corner of the reserve, Villa Felicita offers the ultimate in privacy so that guests can relax, unwind and enjoy the natural landscape. The Tuscan-style Felicita Dimora offers a unique setting for your fairy-

De Uijlenes tale wedding, vow renewals, special birthday celebrations, reunions or any type of special occasion. The interior boasts a 100m2, triple-volume banqueting hall with exposed wooden beams, rustic chandeliers and a medieval fireplace, which can comfortably seat up to 70 guests while retaining an intimate ambience. The undercover terrace opens up onto the pool area, with breathtaking panoramic views across the valley from every angle. Visit felicita.co.za BOSCHRIVIER Boschrivier Wines is located on two farms that lie at the foot of the Klein River Mountain range on the R326 near Stanford. Remhoogte farm hosts the vineyards from which Boschrivier wines are produced and a traditional manor house that has been turned into a wine house/coffee shop. The adjacent farm, Boschkloof, offers

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Sumaridge three different accommodation units for guests longing to experience the unspoilt nature of this beautiful region and the tranquility of country life. Boschrivier pays homage to the agricultural heritage of the De Villiers family who, in 1998, decided to plant the first vines on the farm. Now producing a range of acclaimed wines, the sheep farming of yesteryear has made way for winemaking. The wine house is wheelchair-friendly and open to the public for wine tasting, light snacks, coffee and other beverages. Here you can stretch your legs and relax, either on the tasting room deck or at picnic-style benches on the lawn while the little ones keep themselves occupied in the kiddiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; play area. The tasting room deck can be booked

for functions, whether your need is for a buffet breakfast for business associates or a birthday party with family and friends. The deck seats up to 60 guests and offers a braai area and bar facilities. Catering is available on request. For those wishing to extend their stay, Boschrivier has three accommodation units where you can enjoy a relaxing breakaway, surrounded only by the sounds of nature and scenic landscapes. With their spacious open-plan living areas and multiple bedrooms, all units are perfectly suited for festive gatherings of families or groups of friends. Outdoor activities on the farm include canoeing on the dam, hiking in the mountains, swimming in the river, mountain biking and, of course, wine tasting. Visit boschrivierwines.co.za

SUMARIDGE Sumaridge Estate Wines is proudly owned by the Bellingham-Turner family, who are based in the UK but have made Hermanus their second home. Nestling in the Upper Hemelen-Aarde Valley, the winery and tasting venue are housed in an elegant stone building overlooking a dam, in a picture-book setting surrounded by mountains and vineyards, and glorious views across the valley that stretch as far as the ocean in the distance. Here visitors can indulge in a tasting of the estateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highly-acclaimed wines, including award-winning Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, for which the Hemel-en-Aarde region is well known. Platters can be ordered to accompany your tasting, as well as food and wine pairing tapas, and summer

picnics that can be enjoyed next to the dam under a shady tree. The extensive lawn and jungle gym provide an irresistible playground for children, leaving the grownups to relax in peace. The Sumaridge Tasting Room offers the perfect location for private dinners, evening functions and intimate weddings. The resident chef will cater to your needs, from sit-down dinners for up to 30 people, to informal buffets. You would be hard-pressed to find a more romantic way to enjoy an idyllic summer evening â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to end there, as the luxury guest lodge at Sumaridge sleeps ten people. The Sumaridge website is currently being updated; contact 028 312 1097 or info@sumaridge.co.za for more information or to make a booking.

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And there was light

The magic of fireflies Writer Dr Anina Lee

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) in Hermanus celebrated the 15th anniversary of its Science Centre on Monday 7 October with the unveiling of several new space-themed Science Centre exhibits. It is a privilege to have such an internationally-recognised organisation in the Overstrand and The Village NEWS regularly covers SANSA’s activities. Go online to read these articles: SANSA Science Centre unveils new exhibits at 15-year celebration thevillagenews.co.za/sansa-science-centre-unveils-new-exhibits-at-15year-celebration/

First opened in October 2004, the Science Centre has welcomed more than 70 000 learners and over 1 000 science educators to learn more about space and South Africa’s space-based activities. Today, the Science Centre boasts several brand-new exhibits, including a replica of South Africa’s second satellite, SumbandilaSAT, an earth observation satellite which was used for monitoring disasters such as floods, oil spills and fires within Southern Africa. SANSA selected as regional space weather centre for the aviation sector thevillagenews.co.za/sansa-selected-as-regional-space-weather-centre-for-the-aviation-sector/

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) in Hermanus has been selected by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) as one of two regional centres to provide space weather services, including solar storm forecasts and warnings, to the global aviation sector. Space 4.0 made easy by Jan Wörner, European Space Agency thevillagenews.co.za/space-4-0-made-easy-by-jan-worner-europeanspace-agency/

s most people in Hermanus will know by now, October is firefly time. That’s when the magic happens – or rather, the brief, threeweek mating season when flashes of light can be seen in undisturbed habitats like the fynbos. These are fireflies out on the town. Let’s start with a brief description of the fireflies of the Western Cape. We have one species, Luciola capensis – just one of about 30 southern African species and 2 000 species of fireflies world-wide. Fireflies are neither flies, nor on fire. They are actually beetles (Coleoptera), belonging to the family Lampyridae. Some firefly species are quite large – up to 2.5 cm. Our local L. capensis is tiny – about the size of a grain of rice. Metamorphosis As is the case with all insects, fireflies go through metamorphosis. Eggs are laid in spring and hatch into larvae that live in damp soil or leaf litter over the summer and most of the winter. At the end of winter the larval form pupates. The most amazing change occurs during pupation. The cells that made up the larva dissolve into a soup and then reassemble gradually to turn into an adult insect. After about three weeks, the adult fireflies emerge. Adults mate and lay more eggs and the cycle goes on. Metamorphosis is very advantageous to insects as the two distinct forms of larva and adult have quite different functional lifestyles. A firefly larva is a voracious predator of all things slimy in the leaf litter such as worms, slugs and snails. The larva has a vicious bite, injects digestive enzymes into its prey and slurps up the liquefied “smoothie”. This allows it to predate on prey much

2 larger than itself. While firefly larvae live to eat, thus building up stored energy resources for their adult lives, the adults generally don’t bother to eat, but live only to fly around to find a mate to procreate. Matchmaking by night Flying around in daylight has its drawbacks for an insect. For a start, there are more predators around, so many species of fireflies have taken to matchmaking by night. The problem is that it’s rather more difficult to find a mate in the dark, so these nocturnal fireflies have evolved a solution to that dilemma – they make their own light through a process called bioluminescence. Bioluminescence is a “cold” light produced in a special light organ in the terminal segments of the insect’s abdomen. Both males and females use light. Sometimes even the larvae will emit a steady light to warn predators that they are toxic and not good to eat, leading to the misnomer ‘glow-worms’. Bioluminescence is produced by a chemical reaction between a molecule called luciferin, oxygen and an energy source called ATP. This reaction is catalysed by an enzyme called luciferase. Basically the end result of this reaction is the production of a photon of light. Most fireflies don’t emit a steady light, but can turn the light on and off to produce a flash pattern that is unique for each species. The mechanism for flashing is controlled by the same substance (nitric oxide) that is produced by Viagra.

reasons, but the main reason is to find a mate. Females sit low down in the vegetation or on the ground and wait for a male to fly by. If she likes his flashing, she will return the flash as a ‘come-hither’ signal. After mating, the female will lay her eggs in damp soil or leaf litter and then both adults die – destiny fulfilled. Firefly society has its femmes fatales. The female of one species of firefly can imitate the flash pattern of the females of another species. When the targeted male approaches, hoping to make a liaison, she eats him. Such is life – or rather, death. Shine your light on me If you want to encourage firefly magic in your garden, here are a few things to remember: • Switch off all external lights. Light pollution and loss of habitat are the two main reasons why we don’t see many fireflies. Artificial light confuses them. • Do not use snail bait, insecticides or chemicals in the garden. • If your dog is on a systemic tick/ flea product like Bravecto, be extra careful. The active ingredient that kills ticks and fleas on your dog is excreted unchanged in the dog’s poo. Burying it in the garden or leaving it around will kill the desirable soil insects in your garden – including dung beetles and fireflies. Rather pick up the poo and flush it down the toilet. • Leave your soil undisturbed since the larvae spend most of the year in the soil and tilling it will kill them. Rather just add more mulch. If you want wildlife in the garden, leave it to nature.

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Passion and endurance at the Tip of Africa Writer Tweet Gainsborough-Waring

rabian horses described by Arabic poets as “Drinkers of the wind, swallowers of the ground” are borne of the desert sands and ideally suited to conditions at the Tip of Africa Endurance Ride, held in Bredasdorp from 3 – 5 October. Vets, participants, supporters and horses assembled on the flat farmlands at Prinskraal, a farm just out of town to take part in the 8th Tip of Africa Endurance Ride, offering distances from the premier 160 km to the entry-level 40 km event. Each route was broken down into a number of loops. After each loop the horses went through a vet check to ensure they were fit to continue, as the welfare of the horse is paramount. Following the vet check, horses and riders were given a rest period of one minute for every kilometre ridden, before starting out on the next loop.

This prestige event, which has attracted riders from around the globe, is organised by local breeder, trainer and rider, Naomi Müller, who owns and runs the Shabach Endurance stud just outside Tesselaarsdal, between Hermanus and Caledon. No newcomer to the sport, she completed her first endurance ride in 2002, working her way up to the ultimate distance of 160 km in 2006, when she became the first (and is still the only) South African ranked No 1 in the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) rankings. She was also rated 1st on ERASA's (Endurance Riding Association of South Africa) rankings for 2008 and 2009, for long distances. Since 2006 Naomi has represented South Africa nine times in events around the globe, including the Endurance World Championships in Terengganu, Malaysia, Samorin in Slovakia and Euston Park in the UK. I asked her what it was that motivated her to spend what has amounted to 14 000 km in the saddle as a competitive rider: Her answer was that as a veteran of 37 160 km rides it is the challenge of being able to pace and manage the horse according to the track in such a way that it finishes fit and well. This, she said is where skill and tactics comes in. Each competition is a new challenge. Of course, riding in far-flung countries brings its own elements of surprise, like when in Malaysia, camouflaged bodyguards appeared from the bushes, which proved a little startling for the horses. Security was tight because the king, a keen endurance rider, was participating. With so many kilometres behind her

it does not come as a surprise that Naomi started breeding her own horses in 2005. “Experience is not what happens to me, it is what I do with what happens to me,” she said. “When you ride an animal for 160 km you want to know what it’s made of.” The first foals were born in 2005 in Namibia, where her stud was registered, from foundation stock of proven Crabbet, Egyptian, Polish, Russian and Spanish bloodlines. The foals are allowed to mature before being trained up and sold, as this is what finances the operation. South African endurance horses are regarded as some of the best in the world and horses are exported regularly, especially to the Middle East. Always a horse lover, Naomi had spent 17 years in media prior to her career as a breeder, trainer and rider of endurance horses. Starting on the lowest rung as a production secretary at SABC, where she did everything to ensure a smooth shoot, she worked her way up to being a film producer, eventually running her own business and producing human interest documentaries for the likes of Carte Blanche and Pot Pourri. But as anyone in media will attest, it is both high stress and high energy, particularly in the newsroom. Naomi recalled an incident during her news-reading days in 2000, when doing live coverage of the Strydom couple, Callie and Monique on their return to South Africa from the island of Jolo, where they had been held hostage for 127 days by Abu Sayyef rebels. She said it was one of the most stressful assignments of her life, as

Naomi Müller of the Shabach Endurance Stud not only organises the annual Tip of Africa Endurance Ride but also participates on her horse, Dancing Celebration. PHOTOS: Ingrid Owen Sport Photography

she arrived at the airport and had to adlib for 20 minutes – which felt like an eternity – because the show went live earlier than expected with the lights of the plane only just coming into sight. Exciting times, with no day the same. But the kind of pressure she can do without now…

durance Ride, Naomi said that it had lived up to its promise of becoming a premier endurance event, attracting top riders not only locally but also from overseas. Australia, UK, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Uruguay and France are just some of the countries that have been represented.

At the age of 39 she read a book, Kap die vuurklip by Dr Kobus Maree, which was essentially about finding your God-given passion. Intrigued by this she asked her two sons and husband what they thought ignited her passion and, without skipping a beat, they unanimously agreed it was horses. This motivated her to make a concerted effort to follow her passion. After five years in Namibia, she and her husband Stephen, who had been offered a job with the Overstrand Municipality, moved to the Overberg in 2006, where they bought the farm and started the stud. Being married to a civil engineer had meant travelling wherever Stephen’s work took them, so for the first time she could breed and train her own horses on her own property.

Part of the reason for it being so successful is the safety of the track and the fact that it is flat and soft, allowing for a relatively high-speed ride. In addition, the local scenery which includes a section on the beach at De Mond (ridden at low tide) has immense natural beauty. The Tip, as it is known, is the only three-star FEI-sanctioned event in the Western Cape. This makes it an accredited international event for the Overberg, providing a boost to tourism during the winter season.

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Naomi still appears to thrive on stress as she has been the organiser of the Tip of Africa for the past eight years, and with the support of the local land owners, sponsors and the endurance fraternity behind her, it looks like she will hold this position for some time to come.

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Put on your hiking boots Jan Bronkhorst, who recently published a handy and informative guide for visitors to Fernkloof Nature Reserve entitled Walks & Hikes in Fernkloof Hermanus, jokingly admits that “to say I am hooked on hiking and fynbos is an understatement”. The 128-page book comes in a user-friendly, soft-cover format that could easily be slipped into a small bag. It is broken up into various sections with colourful maps and photographs, detailing every route available to hikers in the southern, western, eastern and northern regions of Fernkloof, as well as the coastal cliff path. Clearly an experienced hiker himself, Jan provides handy information that includes the length of each hike, the estimated time it will take to complete, the elevation, type of route and fitness grading. Jan says it took more than a year to map all

the paths – and the design even longer, as he did everything himself except for the actual printing. It was a real labour of love and is a great asset to all visitors to Fernkloof. Although he lives in Calitzdorp, Jan's family has a holiday house in Onrus and he’s been visiting Hermanus since the 1960s. It was during these annual holidays that his love of hiking in the mountains and among the fynbos took root. “It happened quite often that I came upon walkers in Fernkloof who needed information and directions. The available map from the Hermanus Botanical Society was a great help, but it lacked the detail that visitors needed in order to plan their route. That’s when I decided to start working on this book.”

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Famous author’s link with Hermanus Writer Dr Robin Lee

ritish author, Nicholas Monsarrat (1910 –1979) spent several years in South Africa after World War II. Some of this time he spent in Hermanus, where he found The Marine Hotel a conducive place to work on his first and best-selling novel, The Cruel Sea. At the end of the book, there appears the following information as to where the novelist lived while writing the book: Hermanus, Cape Province – Johannesburg, Transvaal, April 1948 – May 1950. A book that would sell over 11 million copies, in 23 languages, and be made into a famous film was partly the product of the writer’s time in Hermanus. Monsarrat was a disciplined and prolific writer, having to work hard and publish regularly to keep up with the expenses of his lavish lifestyle. Luckily for him, seven of his 15 novels were made into films, which earned much more for him than book sales did. Joey Luyt twice refers to Monsarrat as a guest in The Marine Hotel. Neither reference is complimentary: Another regular visitor was Mr Jim Crosby of Johannesburg, General Manager of the CNA (Central News Agency). His daughter, Philippa, married Nicholas Monsarrat. She wrote acid articles, lampooning well-known figures in South African society that barely escaped libel and appeared in the first issues of Femina. Mr Monsarrat

RIGHT: Nicholas Monsarrat, Liverpool author of The Cruel Sea, looks out across the River Mersey, April 1955. BOTTOM LEFT: The commemorative plaque for Nicholas Monsarrat on Rodney Street, Liverpool where he was born. RIGHT: The Cruel Sea book and movie poster (above). was later to be known in Johannesburg as the ‘Monster Rat’ and Philippa as the ‘Cruel She’! Monsarrat wrote part of one of his books in our Front Cottage. He was a tall, supercilious young man, not easy to like. Monsarrat was born in Liverpool. His parents were Sir Keith Monsarrat, a surgeon, and Ada Marguerita Turney Waldegrave. Nicholas was educated at Winchester College and Trinity College, Cambridge, where he obtained a law degree with honours. He started working in a solicitor's office in Nottingham but found the law uninspiring. Instead he turned to writing, moving to London and supporting himself as a freelance journalist, writing for several newspapers. He produced four novels and a play in the period 1934–1939. His greatest success was the play, which starred the world-famous actress, Greer Garson. Nevertheless, it closed after only three weeks. Monsarrat served as a volunteer in World War II, first as a member of an ambulance brigade and then as a member of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. His lifelong love of sailing

I loathe the idea of growing roots, and I think people who grow roots go on writing the same book. It’s the same book over and over again, a book about roots by a rooted person, and I think this is the dullest kind of a life to live. No, you must get up and go, live a new life, and then write about it.

made him a capable naval officer, and he served with distinction in a series of small warships (corvettes and frigates), assigned to escort convoys and protect them from submarine attacks. Monsarrat ended the war with the rank of lieutenant commander and drew on his wartime experience in his post-war sea stories, especially The Cruel Sea.

Immediately after the war, Monsarrat entered the British diplomatic service. He was posted at first to Johannesburg, from 1946–1952, as a senior member of staff of the British Information Office in South Africa, and then, from 1953–1956, to Ottawa, Canada. In both positions, he was dedicated to promoting British culture to the local population. He became a fulltime writer in 1959, basing himself first on Guernsey, in the Channel Islands, and later on the Maltese island of Gozo, while travelling extensively. He was married three times. His first wife was Eileen Rowland. After their divorce in 1952, he married Philippa Crosby, the ‘cruel she’ referred to earlier. Philippa divorced Monsarrat in 1959, and he then married Ann Griffiths in 1961. He was 49 years old, and she was 22. Ann was also a writer and produced a wellknown study of the 19th-century novelist, William Thackeray. For Monsarrat writing a novel had to be preceded by experiencing life,

which gave him something to write about. In an interview early in his career, he stated: I loathe the idea of growing roots, and I think people who grow roots go on writing the same book. It’s the same book over and over again, a book about roots by a rooted person, and I think this is the dullest kind of a life to live. No, you must get up and go, live a new life, and then write about it. Monsarrat’s own eventful life was cut short when he died of cancer on 8 August 1979, at the age of 69. He was survived by his third wife, Ann, two sons by his second marriage, Marc and Anthony, and one by his first, Max. The Cruel Sea contains many descriptions of storms and huge waves. Standing at Kwaaiwater on a stormy day may well have taken Monsarrat back to the weeks spent at sea protecting Allied convoys. He is just one of many internationally-known figures who had historic links to our town.

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Wednesday

Hermanus Bird Club talk All guests are welcome at the club’s monthly talk. The guest speaker is Monika von Oppell, who will present a talk about her journey from Porto Madryn on the northern coast of Patagonia, through the Drake Passage to the Falkland and South Georgia islands, and the birds she encountered on the way. Wine will be available at a donation of R10 per glass. For more information, contact the club chairperson, John Saunders, on 078 9559785 or antares@hermanus.co.za. Fernkloof Hall | 18:00 for 18:30

Thursday

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

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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

16 – 23 October 2019

History’s Greatest Voyages of Exploration U3A Overberg continues this series with Captain Cook Maps the World and Alexander von Humboldt: Explorer Genius. Cook was an explorer who in many ways epitomised the age of scientific discovery for the sake of knowledge, but it was also what he did not find that helped give us the world picture we have today. Von Humboldt, sometimes called a “Second Columbus”, taught us to see the world as an interrelated ecological unit. During his five-year exploration of the Americas with French botanist Aime Bonpland, they covered 5 950 miles and catalogued 6 300 species of plants and animals. 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 Philip Ivey will be the guest speaker at BotSoc’s Friday evening talk, on the topic of The management of biological control agents. Philip has worked in the Global Invasive Species Programme and also set up South Africa's National Detection and Eradication team at SANBI. He now works

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with Rhodes University in biological control and as BotSoc’s conservation officer. His task of protecting the rare and endangered plants in the fynbos biome is essentially about keeping aliens away – and developers too. His talk will focus on the question of how to repel the invasion and whether biological control is safe and effective. Fernkloof Hall | 17:30 for 18:00 U3A Spring Social Quiz Evening Overberg U3A will be hosting a fun quiz evening for its members and guests at R130 pp, inclusive of a meal and wine. Payment either via EFT or in cash on the evening. The quiz will entail general knowledge questions with some interesting twists. Teams of a maximum of six people can enter, but if you don’t have a team, arrangements will be made for you to join one. There will be a cash bar at reasonable prices. For more information or to make a booking, contact Rod Pringle on 083 303 9688. Hermanus Bowling Club | 18:30 for 19:00

Saturday

Berg & Beach Trail Run This solo timed race offers seven categories and three distances – 7 km (R130), 18 km (R330) and 30 km (R480). Enter online at www.entryninja.com. Registration at Fernkloof Nature Reserve on Friday 18 October from 18:00 – 20:00 or Saturday morning between 06:00 and 07:00. Race briefing at 07:15 before starting times between 07:30 and 07:40. All distanc-

es include a boerewors roll at the finish and a handmade medal, while the 18 km and 30 km also include a branded race cap. A 100% waterproof rain jacket with a hood and long sleeves is compulsory for the 18 km and 30 km races. Get all the details at www.quantumadventures.co.za Fernkloof Nature Reserve | 07:15 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 Join the launch of the first parkrun in the Gansbaai area. 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 A21 Walk for Freedom A21 Walk for Freedom is a global fundraising event, with tens of thousands of people taking millions of steps, in hundreds of cities all over

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 book call 082 700 4163. Departing from Lemm’s Corner | 09:30

Die Markie Looking for koek? Vetkoek, pannekoek, soet koekies, sout koekies, lewer koekies? A peaceful place to while away Saturday mornings, glass of wine in hand, with Woefie lying at your feet? Olives, freshly shucked oysters and other nibbles made by real people? Served on real porcelain, using real cutlery, sipping wine from a real wine glass? Then you’ll want to hotfoot it across to Die Markie at Hermanuspietersfontein. Here safe parking is a doddle and life is easy. Hermanuspietersfontein Wine Cellar | 09:00 – 13:00 Hermanus Country Market A favourite among the locals. Young, old, two-legged and four-legged family members are all welcome. Find wholesome goodies, crafts, local produce, beers and wine, speciality foods, coffee and live music. Next to Hermanus Cricket Field | 09:00 – 13:00 Market in the Garden Hunt for treasures at this peaceful market set among the shady trees of a beautiful garden. St Peter’s Church, Main Road | 09:00 – 13:00

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tist. Leonardo’s architectural drawings indicate his underlying mathematical ideas about perspective and proportion, while his imaginative military works included defensive castle walls and towers, siege-busting bridges, human-powered tanks, repeating cannons, giant crossbows and even a submarine. Catholic Church Hall | 10:00

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

Ladies’ Pink Tasting In honour of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Creation is hosting a Ladies’ Pink Tasting at R200 pp, which will include sparkling wine and breakfast canapés. For the second consecutive year, the full proceeds of this event will be donated to the NPO, Reach for Recovery, for their Ditto Project. Guest speaker Doctor Justus Apffelstaedt, specialist breast cancer surgeon and former professor and head of the Head, Neck and Breast Cancer Unit at Tygerberg Hospital, will discuss ‘Outcomes in Breast Cancer’ as well as his work with the Ditto Project, which provides numerous women with prostheses in an effort to restore their confidence post-recovery. RSVP by 16 October: salome@ creationwines.com or 028 212 1107. Creation Wines, Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge | 10:00 – 12:00 RoccoCocko Each with a reputation in their own right, neither Rocco de Villiers nor Richard Cock needs any introduction. It’s when they get together to present their unique brand of music, fun, anecdotes about life, the arts and South Africa, with song and piano, that it takes you on a journey you’ll never forget. This is the first time that RoccoCocko will perform in Hermanus. Tickets at R265 pp are available at www.webtickets.co.za or the Hermanus Tourism Bureau in Mitchell Street (028 312 2696). Snacks and wine will be served before the show. Municipal Auditorium | 18:00 for 19:00

Grape Expectations Enjoy ‘Sumptuous Saturdays’ with The Wine Glass and Sumaridge Estate Wines. Arrive to welcoming drinks and canapés, followed by a talk and tasting presented by winemaker Walter Pretorius. R395 pp includes three courses with wine, plus dessert. Early reservation is essential as the event is limited to 40 tickets. Contact foh@thewineglass.guru or 082 082 0007. The Wine Glass, 2 Harbour Rd, Hermanus | 18:30

Sunday

Flyball for dogs Join this fun event, facilitated by The Cape Dog Handlers Club, to raise funds for the establishment of a flyball track at Es La Vida. Entry is R100 pp and all dogs should be on leashes. Bring your own (environmentally-friendly) refreshments. Dog-related products will be for sale. For more information, contact Sheryll on 072 808 8145, Samantha on 072 845 3827 or Riana on 082 339 1054. Es La Vida Animal Rehabilitation Haven, R43 just outside Stanford | 10:30 – 14:30

Monday

Overberg Quilters Anyone with an interest in this creative craft is welcome to join the Overberg Quilters Guild at their meeting. For enquiries, contact Elize on 082 374 1533. De Wet Hall, Roos Street, Onrus | 09:00 for 09:30 Leonardo da Vinci U3A Overberg’s DVD series on Leonardo da Vinci, whose name is synonymous with inventiveness, curiosity and creative genius, continues with Vitruvian Man, Perfection and Architecture and Leonardo the Military Scien-

Theatre and the pursuit of nonracialism during apartheid The guest speaker at the Hermanus History Society’s Members’ Meeting is Vivian Bickford-Smith, author and Emeritus Professor in the Department of History at UCT. Professor BickfordSmith’s talk will draw on research for a current book that aims to probe beneath the well-known history of racial separation, oppression and resistance in South African cities during the apartheid era. The aim is to identify and to explore inter-racial encounters of a more positive kind that sparked mutual recognition of common humanity rather than prevailing notions of racial difference and hierarchy. These encounters led to lasting friendships and collaborative projects in political, religious and cultural spheres. This talk will focus particularly on collaborations in the field of theatre, which included iconic figures such as John Kani, Athol Fugard and Winston Ntshona. Catholic Church Hall | 15:30 (refreshments) for 16:00 (talk) Hermanus Astronomy Centre Join HAC for their monthly meeting, where guest speaker Dr Nicholas Erasmus (SAAO) will present a talk on Near-Earth Asteroids. NEAs are a population of asteroids in stable orbits around the Sun that escaped from the main asteroid belt due to resonant motion with large planets like Jupiter. Dr Erasmus will show results from observations characterising NEAs (and main-belt asteroids) using several telescopes located in Sutherland, and will also talk about ATLAS, an existing all-sky survey network located in Hawaii. For more information, contact petermh@hermanus.co.za or 081 212 9481. Our Lady of Light Catholic Church | 19:00

Tuesday

The Symphony: Beethoven U3A Overberg continues this series of DVD lectures by Prof Robert Greenburg by moving to the period of the great masters. This week the focus is on the sublime and iconoclastic Beethoven, master of the symphony, who came to believe in self-expression and originality above all else. In Greenburg’s words, “A symphony was no longer an aristocratic movement

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but a multi-faceted musical statement, an instrumental genre-operatic in its degree of contrast, conflict and resolution.” Catholic Church Hall | 10:00 Hermanus Leeskring Wena de Swart will give a talk on Andrè P Brink’s novel, Vurk in die pad at the monthly meeting of the Hermanus Leeskring. Guests are welcome at a fee of R10. Contact Anita Sutherland on 082 806 3246 if you would like to attend. The Blue Room, Fynbos Park, Church Street, Hermanus | 14:45 Whale Coast Conservation Talk WCC presents guest speaker, Francis Steyn, LandCare co-ordinator for the Western Cape, whose talk is entitled The glue that holds together the green and brown is gold. Francis has been employed in the WC Department of Agriculture for 41 years and has extensive experience in sustainable resource management. LandCare is a community-based and government-supported approach to the sustainable use of agricultural natural resources, and the people that manage these resources. The overall goal of LandCare is to optimise productivity, food security, job creation and a better quality of life for all. The Green House, R43 Vermont | 17:30

Wednesday

Overberg Quilters Exhibition This four-day exhibition of exquisitely crafted quilts will be open on Wednesday from 14:00 – 16:00; on Thursday and Friday from 10:00 – 16:00; and on Saturday from 10:00 – 14:00. The entry fee is only R20. Dutch Reformed Church, Hermanus | Wed – Sat

Thursday

Think & Drink Join Stanford Conservation Trust’s fun quiz evening, every last Thursday of the month. Only R150 includes a delicious meal and a R50 donation to the trust for the upkeep of Stanford’s beautiful Wandelpad. Stanford Hills wines will be available at cellar-door prices to enjoy with your meal. Get friends and family together to form a team of eight or join a table on the night. To book, contact Marian at stanfordconservationtrust@gmail. com or 083 303 4330. Stanford Hills Estate | 18:30 for 19:00

Friday

Stanford Sunset Market This much-loved, local and lekker outdoor market brings together friends and family, good food and wine, live music, gifts, crafts, books and charities on the heritage village square. Locally-sourcing vendors who fly the eco-banner high are given preference and every effort is made to keep waste and non-recyclable rubbish to a minimum. Bring your own take-away containers if you want to stock up on food goodies for the weekend. (Visitors are also kindly asked to bring cash along as there is only one working ATM in Stanford.) Free entry and plenty of parking. Stanford Market Square | 18:00 – 20:00

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16 October 2019

Recording Mount Pleasant’s history through art Writer Elaine Davie

ollowing the successful completion of the Zwelihle section of the Hermanus Living Tapestry project towards the end of 2018, embroiderers from Mount Pleasant started work on their section of the tapestry last week. With the assistance of founder, Carol Hofmeyr and two of the embroidery teachers of the Keiskamma Embroidery Project in the Eastern Cape, this project was launched by a group of six Hermanus women after the violent protests last year. Their aim was to gather together historical narratives from each of the local communities, and then to embroider the stories into a tapestry roughly 24 metres in horizontal length, which would reflect the integrated history of Hermanus.

a visual work of art, to be connected to the Zwelihle panel, with those of Hawston and Hermanus town still to follow. One town, many histories. Most of the Mount Pleasant participants didn’t know much about embroidery, but in two ticks they had fallen under the spell of their star instructors and they were on a roll. At the gates of the Lombardi Centre before it opened in the morning and loth to leave in the afternoon, these 15 to 25 elderly members of the Mount Pleasant community grew up together; they had a shared history and a shared sense of humour to go with it. Quickly embracing their mentors, most of the sewing sessions turned out to be nothing short of hilarious. This was their story and they were proud to be turning it into a work of art to share at last with the whole world.

For the past couple of months a group of senior citizens from Mount Pleasant have sat together, telling and writing down the fascinating stories of their own childhood and those of previous generations. These were given visual life in the form of drawings, which in turn were transferred to a six metre wide strip of hessian by local artists, Alyson Guy and Christa Clark.

Cebo fanned the fires by telling them about four tapestries, each 1 x 1,5 metres in size which the Keiskamma project has recently produced. They illustrate a true story of their region, captured in a book, A Sin of Omission, by renowned Eastern Cape author, Marguerite Poland, which will be launched later this month. After that, the beautiful tapestries will be on exhibiton and for sale at St Andrew’s College in Makhanda for R10 000 each.

In a buzz of excitement on Monday last week, they all welcomed Carol and her teaching assistants, Art Director, Cebo Mvubu, and Siya Maswana for the final phase of their project. The joys and sorrows of their community were to be preserved for all time as

That was all the intrepid ladies of Mount Pleasant needed to hear. At a price, they would be prepared to reproduce any section of their tapestry in which there might be a special interest. Income from sales would go to their project. From novices to mas-

ABOVE: Angela Heslop (Hermanus History Society), Loretta Doty, Cllr Ronald Nutt, Siya Maswana and Cebo Mvubu (Keiskamma Embroidery Project), Jenny Sauls (manager of Lombardi Centre), Kathie Buley and Cllr Christine May. BELOW: Local women working on the Mount Pleasant section of the Hermanus Living Tapestry project in the Lombardi Centre. PHOTOS: Hedda Mittner

ter craftspeople in one week, these ladies are fast learners and they’re on a mission. By Friday last week, when the visitors from Hamburg were ready to leave, all that remained to be done was the finishing off of the borders. It is hoped that the piece will be on show at the next Hermanus First Fridays Artwalk and it will be officially launched in December this year. Sewn into the threads, you are bound to hear echoes of the laughter and the tears of this vibrant Hermanus community. For further information, contact, Angela Heslop on angelaheslop44@gmail.com

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Art Alley off Harbour Road during Night of 1 000 Drawings. PHOTO: Taylum Meyer

The Hermanus First Fridays Artwalk is now firmly established as an important occasion on the Hermanus social calendar, drawing large crowds of residents and visitors alike into the town centre on the first Friday of every month. The number of participating galleries has risen to 20 – an astonishing number given the relatively small area within which the event takes place.

Anyone wishing to contribute artworks can drop them off at Originals Gallery or Rossouw Modern in Harbour Road or The Art Gallery on the corner of High Street and Royal Lane. Blank A5 cards can be collected from the same galleries. All the proceeds from the sales of these artworks will be divided between selected Hermanus charities.

On the evening of 6 December, the HFF galleries will once again host the Night of 1 000 Drawings. This much-anticipated annual event is based on the concept that we should all enjoy the indulgence of purchasing artwork – even if modest in terms of size and price. Over the coming weeks, the galleries will be asking anyone who feels they have any artistic ability, to produce paintings, drawings, sketches and illustrations; on paper, card or board; in oils, watercolours, pastels, inks, pencil or charcoal; of landscapes, seascapes, portraits, abstracts or still lives – the only stipulation being they must be A5 in size and the artists must be willing to donate them.

Any Hermanus charities wishing to be considered as beneficiaries should drop a letter of application off at any of the galleries or email it to HFF chairperson, Liz Coates, at amzam@polka. co.za. The letter should give a brief description of the charity, its history and objectives. Last year’s Night of 1 000 Drawings raised R100 000 which was divided between four, small Hermanus-based charities. This would not have been possible without the active participation of the Hermanus community, and the HFF galleries are again asking artists and art lovers to be part of this event.

In addition to these works donated by members of the public, gallery owners will be approaching the professional artists who regularly exhibit in their galleries and ask them to contribute some of their own artworks. These will be mixed in with all the other collected works and distributed amongst the galleries. On the evening of the event, they will be displayed and available for purchase, all at the same price of R100 each.

The next HFF Artwalk will be on Friday 1 November. The Wine Glass has generously made their ChillGuru bus available to transport Visual Art and Design learners from Hawston and Mount Pleasant to town for the Artwalk. Ocean Basket Hermanus will also be treating them to fish and chips and a cooldrink to enjoy on the bus on their way back home. This initiative forms part of the HFF’s aim to make the Artwalk accessible to all communities. – Hedda Mittner

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16 October 2019

MY WEALTH

Navigating through the unit trust clutter By Werner Gerber, CFA Wealth Manager PSG Wealth Hermanus

n last month’s edition, we provided you with a general overview of collective investment schemes, also known as unit trust funds. In this edition, we focus on mandate-specific funds to help you navigate through the unit trust clutter.

The Association for Savings & Investment SA (ASISA) classifies unit trust funds according to where they invest (locally or offshore), what they invest in (the asset class) and their main investment focus (how much they can invest in a particular asset class). Together, these three tiers form the basis of all mandates. Unit trust funds are firstly classified into four first-tier groups, based on their underlying offshore investments: South African portfolios; worldwide portfolios; global portfolios and regional portfolios.

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South African portfolios, which invest at least 60% of their assets in South African investment markets, such as the JSE. They may invest up to a maximum of 30% of their assets outside of South

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Africa, plus an additional 10% of their assets in Africa, excluding South Africa. Worldwide portfolios, which invest in both South African markets and foreign markets. No limits apply to either domestic or foreign assets. Global portfolios, which invest at least 80% of their assets outside South Africa, with no restriction on the assets invested in a specific country (for example the United States) or geographical region (for example Africa). Regional portfolios, which provide investors with at least 80% exposure to assets in a specific country or geographical region outside South Africa.

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The second tier classification relates to the kind of assets the fund holds and groups it into one of the four following categories: interest-bearing; real estate; equity and multi-asset.

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infrastructure developments, such as roads and dams, hospitals and schools, while corporations use it to grow their business and to undertake money-making projects. Interest-bearing investments are categorised as either cash, money market instruments or bonds, depending on the lifespan of the loan. If the lifespan is shorter than three months it is classified as cash; between three and 12 months as money markets and longer than 12 months as bonds. Cash has the lowest risk and usually provides the lowest return over time, while bonds have slightly more risk and usually provide slightly better returns. Real estate represents investments in real estate investment trusts or REITs, which in turn use the funds to invest in portfolios of residential, commercial, industrial and retail properties. The investors earn a share of the income produced by the properties – without actually having to go out and buy, manage or finance the property. Investments into REITs carry more risk than bonds, leading to correspondingly higher returns over time. Equity investments are the highest-risk, highest-return asset class over time. It refers to the buying and holding of shares in a corpora-

Artscape brings its bells ‘n whistles to Hawston Every year Artscape identifies a historically disadvantaged community for its annual Outreach Programme, and this year it’s Hawston’s turn. The Artscape showcase will take place at Hawston Primary on 18 October. A wide variety of artists will participate in different genres, from Classical Western to African indigenous, as well as well-known personalities. Inclusive to the programme is a career exhibition for learners to create awareness of career opportunities within the entertainment industry. Artscape’s technical team also participates, explaining the mechanics of the staging, sound and lighting equipment typically used in a theatre. The yearly rural outreach programme cannot happen without essential partnerships like the City of Cape Town, Provincial Government and of course the local municipality. In addition, a local organisation is always a partner as well. This year it is Hawston’s Overstrand Association for Persons with Disabilities. Artscape CEO, Marlene le Roux can barely contain her excitement about this project, saying: “I know I shouldn’t have favourites or pet projects, but this one is really close to my heart and completely in line with where Artscape is heading with its vision to empower youth from outlying communities. To see their faces light up and to hear the uproarious applause is absolute magic. Very little comes close to that joy and that reward. “But, more importantly, it is vital to remember that the name ‘Artscape’ not only refers to a building: it is about how we enhance social

cohesion and dialogue with communities, and how we best utilise the arts as a vehicle for inclusivity of all communities, irrespective of language, religion, race or gender.” The artists that will take part in this year’s programme are: • Zinzi Nogavu – African Traditional music and singer • Zanne Stapelberg – Opera Singer • Dizu Plaatjies – Indigenous music • Craig Lucas – Singer (SA Voice winner) • Dance for All • Jazzart Dance Theatre • Cape Town Opera • Unmute Dance Company – Contemporary dance • Zip Zap Circus • Cape Philharmonic Orchestra – Classical music Schedule of performances at Hawston Primary on 18 October: 10:00 – 11:00: Free performance for primary school learners 12:00 – 13:00: Free performance for high school learners 19:30: Gala Performance. Tickets are R100 pp, available from Hermanus Tourism (Tel: 028 312 2629 or Tourism Manager Frieda Lloyd on 028 313 5022.

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tion on a stock market and signify proportionate ownership of the corporation’s assets and earnings. A multi-asset investment contains a combination of the above-mentioned asset types.

There are many aspects that should be taken into account when choosing a unit trust. Understanding the ASISA categories is just a method to narrow

down your options and to make evaluations more relevant. NOTE: The information in this article does not constitute financial, tax, legal or investment advice and the companies in the PSG Konsult Group do not guarantee its appropriateness or potential value. As individual needs and risk profiles differ, we recommend that you consult your qualified financial adviser if needs be.

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16 October 2019

MY HOME

Valuation and selling price – is there a connection? By Stephen de Stadler Managing Director Fine & Country Hermanus, Arabella and Kleinmond

s estate agents we are sometimes requested to give a professional valuation for a home. Many clients are surprised when we indicate that, as property consultants are not (generally) professional valuers, we are unable to give them a valuation. What we can and do give is an expected marketing range (or market value) in current market conditions. A professional valuation is a calculation of the monetary value of an item, always prepared by a professional valuer. The cost valuation of a property is determined by the factual size of the erf, and the expected cost of constructing the home, based on the size, the method of construction, and the quality of finishings, both interior and exterior. Insurance companies use this valuation, escalated by inflation on an annual basis, to determine the required insured value of your home. Estate agents, on the other hand, are

able to provide an expected marketing range, or a market valuation for your home. This is often the first step in the process of establishing a relationship with a potential client; but is also critical from the perspective of ensuring that the home does not unnecessarily ‘age’ on the market. In this technological age, all agents have access to information. We all know and can prove that a new listing gets most of its viewings on the various websites and portals that we use when the home is first listed. This is because buyers have set certain buying parameters for themselves and will get alerts when a new home is listed within their parameters. If that new home is, however, badly priced to start with, most buyers will merely pass by the listing without contacting

the agents. The next time they will look at your home is when the estate agent has price-counselled the seller down to a different price and the listing parameters thus change. In the meantime, the seller has lost several weeks of potential viewings. Allow me to make a bold statement: Beware the agent that gives you the highest marketing range without the ability to support that range, using some sort of empirical evidence. Yes, we can and do get it wrong, but we should at the very least have the ability to show how we arrived at a certain price. Even before taking the unique aspects of any home into consideration, the expected selling price or range should be driven by a combination

of recent transfers of comparable homes, consideration of comparable homes that are currently on the market, as well as some indication of the historical value of your home, escalated by the growth in the area. We do also take replacement cost into consideration, but this is merely to give some idea as to a relative price floor or ceiling for the home. A 400 sqm home with direct access to a beach or cliff path may have a similar replacement cost to a same size and quality home 20 minutes from the beach, but the deemed value of the location can be very different. Your home will ultimately be sold at the price that the buyer decides is appropriate at that time in the market. Buyer sentiment is the most important part of the equation, which you cannot really quantify until the sale is being negotiated. We have all heard about and seen those occasions where a well-priced property is sold, and the next owner demolishes the building in order to build their own dream home. In that case, the buyer wanted the land, usually because of its location, and

was not interested in the house that was built on that land. The buyer has made a decision based on sentiment – and not on the cost valuation of the property. This is obviously not the norm, but is evident is certain parts of Hermanus and surrounding areas where, for example, there are only a very small number of erven with direct, uninterrupted sea views. When a home on the beach comes up for sale, the estate agent is able to – and should – factor some of this potentially positive buyer sentiment into the expected marketing range. My considered advice to any potential seller is to critically analyse the basis on which any estate agent is giving you a marketing valuation. The more work that is done upfront, the more likely your home is to attract the correct buyer in the shortest possible time. The views expressed above are those of the writer in his personal capacity and may not necessarily reflect the views of Fine & Country as a national and international brand.

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16 October 2019

OK Foods Big Birthday Dash L ocal Warrant Officer, Charles Fortuin, couldn’t believe his good fortune when he was contacted and told that he was one of two lucky South African shoppers to win last week’s OK Foods trolley dash.

The competition is part of the OK Foods Big Birthday Dash which will run until 23 October. All you have to do is buy a participating product from a participating store and then swipe your Count On! loyalty card at the till to be automatically entered into the competition. Two winners are chosen weekly.

It became a mad dash to grab items once time began to run out.

could not take more than one of the same item. Charles could make use of as many trolleys as he needed, but could not go over the R5 000 limit. When he got to the till, anything over that amount would have to remain in the store. He had five minutes before the dash to walk around the store to see what he wanted to get and to plan his route. Once the trolley dash was over, the items Charles took were scanned and totalled. He came in just under the limit at a total of R4 618.01. PHOTOS: Taylum Meyer

Charles and his friend, Sergeant Clintin Jooste, arrived at the store in the Gateway Lifestyle Centre on Friday afternoon, where store manager JJ Smith explained the rules:

At the starting line, JJ was waiting with a timer. An announcement was made to the staff and customers in the store and then Charles and Clintin took off on a mad dash down the aisles! People in the store ran after them and cheered Charles on as he filled three trolleys. When his time was up, he was out of breath but smiling broadly – his bounty was totalled and came to R4 618.01.

said JJ. “We will be having another exciting competition after the Birthday Dash is over where customers can stand a chance to win a vehicle.”

Charles would have two minutes to ‘dash’ through the store and get as many products as he could, with Clintin pushing the trolley. Cigarettes and alcohol were off limits and he

“OK Foods Gateway opened earlier this year and we have already hosted a trolley dash! We, the staff, were very excited that a local was chosen as one of the two winners for last week’s dash,”

Ask in-store how you can get a loyalty card of your own and make sure to use it to stand a chance to win a trolley dash before 23 October. - Taylum Meyer

OVERSTRAND MUNISIPALITEIT VERHURING VAN MUNISIPALE EIENDOM, ERF 2506 ONRUSTRIVIER

OVERSTRAND MUNICIPALITY LEASE OF MUNICIPAL PROPERTY, ERF 2506 ONRUSTRIVIER

UMASIPALA WASEOVERSTRAND UKUQESHWA KWEPROPATI KAMASIPALA, ISIZA 2506 E-ONRUSTRIVIER

Kennis geskied hiermee dat die Raad ŉ aansoek ontvang het vir die hernuwing van ‘n huur van munisipale eiendom, synde Erf 2506 Onrustrivier, geleë te Roosstraat 8, Onrustrivier ingevolge die Raad se Beleid op die Administrasie van Onroerende Eiendom, 2015.

Notice is hereby given that Council received an application for the renewal of the lease of municipal property, being Erf 2506 Onrustrivier, situated at 8 Roos Street, Onrustrivier in terms of Council’s Administration of Immovable Property Policy, 2015.

Kukhutshwa esi saziso sokuba iBhunga lifumene isicelo sokuhlaziywa kwesicelo sokuqeshwa kwepropati kaMasipala, Isiza 2506 e-Onrustrivier, esimi kwanombolo-8 Roos Street, Onrustrivier, ngokungqinelana nomGaqo-nkqubo weBhunga ongoLawulo lweePropati ezingenakuSuswa ka-2015.

Aansoeker: Ligging: Doel: Huurtermyn: Grootte:

Applicant: Locality: Purpose: Lease period: Size:

Umceli: De Wetsaal Management Committee Ingingqi 8 Roos Street, Onrustrivier Injongo: ukulawulwa kweHolo yoluntu Isithuba senqgesho: Iminyaka eyi-9 nenyanga ezi 11 Ubungakanani: 1,904m²

De Wetsaal Bestuurskomittee Roosstraat 8, Onrustrivier Bestuur van die Gemeenskapsaal 9 Jaar en 11 Maande 1,904m²

Die aansoek is gedurende normale kantoorure per afspraak ter insae by die Eiendomsadministrasie kantore, h/v Molteno en Viljoenstraat, Onrustrivier. Navrae moet gerig word aan Me Willmary Murtz, (028) 316 - 3724/ wmurtz@overstrand.gov.za. Enige beswaar teen die voorgestelde verhuring moet behoorlik gemotiveerd en skriftelik wees en die ondergetekende voor of op 15 November 2019 bereik.

De Wetsaal Management Committee 8 Roos Street, Onrustrivier Managing the Community Hall 9 Years and 11 Months 1,904m²

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

Any objections against the proposed lease must be properly motivated in writing and be lodged at the undersigned by no later than 15 November 2019.

Nayiphi na inkcaso ekhaba oku kuqeshwa kundululwayo kumele izathuzwe ngokufanelekileyo ngokubhaliweyo kwaye ingeniswe kulowo utyikitye apha ngezantsi ungadlulanga umhla we 15 Novemba 2019.

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

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

Kennisgewing Nr 142/2019 Munisipale Kantore HERMANUS, 7200 Datum: 16 Oktober 2019 The Village NEWS

Notice No 142/2019 Municipal Offices HERMANUS, 7200 Date: 16 October 2019 The Village NEWS

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Abantu abangakwazi ukufunda okanye ukubhala banganenisa inkcaso okanye izihlomlo zabo ngomlomo kwiiOfisi zikaMasipala, eKleinmond, apho bayakuncedwa ukubhala oko lilungu elingumsebenzi. Inombolo yeSaziso 142/2019 iiOfisi kaMasipala HERMANUS, 7200 Umhla: 16 Okthobha 2019 The Village NEWS

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OVERSTRAND MUNICIPALITY HERMANUS: ENCROACHMENT ON MUNICIPAL PROPERTY, A PORTION OF REMAINDER FARM 581 ONRUSTRIVIER

UMASIPALA WASE-OVERSTRAND E-HERMANUS: UKUGABADELA KUMHLABA KAMASIPALA, INXALENYE ESHEKILEYO YEFAMA U-581 E-ONRUSTRIVIER

OVERSTRAND MUNISIPALITEIT HERMANUS: OORSKRYDING OP MUNISIPALE EIENDOM, GEDEELTE VAN RESTANT PLAAS 581 ONRUSTRIVIER

Notice is hereby given that Council received an application for an encroachment on municipal property, being a portion of Remainder Farm 581, adjacent to Erf 2918 Onrustrivier, in terms of Council’s Administration of Immovable Property Policy, 2015:

Esi sisaziso sokuba iBhunga lifumene isicelo sokuba ugabadelele kumhlaba kaMasipala, oyinxalenye eshekileyo yefama u-581, eyamene neSiza 2918 e-Onrustrivier, ngokoMgaqo woLawulo lweMihlaba yeBhunga yowama-2015.

Kennis geskied hiermee dat die Raad ‘n aansoek ontvang het vir ‘n oorskryding op munisipale eiendom, synde ‘n gedeelte van Restant Plaas 581, aangrensend tot Erf 2918 Onrustrivier, ingevolge die Raad se Beleid op Administrasie van Onroerende Eiendom, 2015.

Applicant: Locality:

Umfaki-sicelo: Indawo:

Aansoeker: Ligging:

Purpose: Size:

Pieter Nicolaas De Waal A portion of municipal property adjoining the eastern boundary of 61 Atlantic Drive, Onrustrivier Gardening ±167m²

Injongo: Ubungakanani:

Pieter Nicolaas De Waal Isahlulo sepropathi kamasipala esidibana nomda osempuma we-61 Atlantic Drive, e-Onrustrivier Injongo yegadi ± 167m²

Doel: Grootte:

Pieter Nicolaas De Waal Gedeelte munisipale eiendom aangrensend tot die oostelike grens van Atlantic-rylaan 61, Onrustrivier Tuinmaak ±167m²

Esi sicelo singajongwa ngexesha leeyure zesiqhelo zomsebenzi ngokuba umntu enze idinga kwii-Ofisi zoLawulo, c/o Molteno and Viljoen Street, Onrustrivier. Makubuziswe kuNks Willmary Murtz, (028) 316 3724 / wmurtz@overstrand.gov.za.

Nakuphi na ukuchasa oku kugabadeleka kumhlaba kamasipala makuvakaliswe ngokubhala kungeniswe kulo usayine apha ngezantsi kungabi semva komhla we- 15 uNovemba 2019.

Enige beswaar teen die voorgestelde oorskryding moet behoorlik gemotiveerd en skriftelik wees en die ondergetekende voor of op 15 November 2019 bereik.

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

Abantu abangakwaziyo ukbhala okanye ukufunda bangakungenisa ukuchasa kwabo ngokuthetha kwii-Ofisi zikamasipala eMagnolia Street, eHermanus, apho baza kuncediswa ligosa likamasipala ibhalwe into abayithethayo.

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

Notice No. 137/2019 Municipal Offices HERMANUS 7200 16 October 2019

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Kennisgewing Nr. 137/2019 Munisipale Kantore HERMANUS 7200 16 Oktober 2019

The application can be viewed during normal office hours by appointment at the Property Administration Offices, c/o Molteno and Viljoen Street, Onrustrivier. Enquiries must be directed to Miss Willmary Murtz, (028) 316 -3724/ wmurtz@overstrand.gov.za. Any objections against the proposed encroachment must be properly motivated in writing and be lodged at the undersigned by not later than 15 November 2019.

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16 October 2019

MY WELLNESS

What is callanetics? Callanetics was the name given to an exercise programme developed by American-born, Barbara Pinckney (below), in the early 1980s. It is said that after consulting with a numerologist, Barbara changed her first name to ‘Callan’ to help provide her direction for her future.

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Owing to severe physical deformities she attended ballet, yoga and rehabilitation classes to help alleviate her condition. It was these modalities that gave her the basics of her Callanetics programme. Despite her defects Callen spent many years fulfilling her dream of international travel. She covered Europe sleeping in her Volkswagen and after a stint in London shovelling coal and snow, she worked in an advertising agency in Cape Town. She then moved on to Zimbabwe, Kenya, and Zaire where she worked at tracking animal migrations in the wild.

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or the past 30 years Sonia Mildner, who lives in Hermanus, has dedicated her career to physical wellbeing – and is now focussed on helping to revive callanetics. “I’m not sure which comes first – the body or the mind,” she says, with a twinkle in her deep brown eyes. “I believe, however, that if you feel good, you will look good – and you will behave accordingly. My focus, therefore, is on the body.” Sonia has taught a variety of disciplines, some of which include Pilates, hip-hop, aerobics, Reebok slide, and callanetics. She is also the author of a pocket-size booklet entitled Lifestyle Plans. “I believe there are many men and women in the Overberg region who would benefit from callanetics,” explains Sonia. “Introduced in the ‘80s, this methodology took off among certain groups, only – and that was within small private gyms, not the corporate health studios. It’s unfortunate that most people believe in the old adage ‘no pain, no gain’. Members of gyms sweat it out in spinning and aerobic classes or in the heavy

Thereafter she went on to Asia but with the loss of muscle tone she returned home after 11 years – and Callanetics was born. Callanetics franchises worldwide, teacher training, videos and books followed. Aged 73, Callen died in 2012. Sonia Mildner’s contagious energy and vibrancy seep into all the classes she teaches. PHOTO: Cassia Mildner weights section. This clearly doesn’t suit all, so I have opened a space for those who prefer a private, informal, relaxed atmosphere.” Callanetics is said to transform the body by reshaping it to how it should be – not to what you want to try and make it. It doesn’t compete with other disciplines and resonates with those who enjoy slow, controlled, pulsing and squeezing exercising that work

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“You are unlikely to get a six-pack or overly-developed bi- and triceps,” Sonia says reassuringly, “but what you will get is tone and definition as you beautify the body you have.” Classes are interactive because the slow, controlled pace encourages observation. Participants, therefore, have the time to focus on which

“I believe it’s important to concentrate on how the body is functioning during any form of exercise – be it walking, jogging, cycling or any of the other disciplines,” Sonia advises. “There should be an holistic approach

to workouts.” Sonia is a trainer at Proactive Fitness and at Organic Fitness. Her callanetics classes are in the quiet sanctuary of the Catholic Church Hall, Lord Roberts Road in Eastcliff. She teaches on Mondays to Fridays from 07:30 to 08:45; on Mondays and Thursdays from 17:15 to 18:15; and she offers relaxation classes twice a month. Contact Sonia on 072 815 9118 or biolekker@gmail.com or visit Facebook: @thebestofcallanetics

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How to reboot your cleavage By Lindi Prinsloo Refine Clinic Hermanus

once watched a supermodel in one of these reality tv programmes, whose beauty advice has stuck with me for years. Gesturing with her hand as she was filmed in the bathroom of her Soho loft, she said, “Your face starts here,” gesturing to the bottom of her boobs. Too bad I didn’t take her advice to heart, as I’ve apparently been taking care of the equivalent of just my forehead for 20 years. As soon as I entered the next age bracket in the drop-down menu of life, I began to notice a red crease (cleavage wrinkle, or “clinkle”) etched on my skin from collar bone to solar plexus. It was tiny, it was probably a case of OCD, but it was there.

From clavicle up, I was a well-rested thirty-something with a pretty decent skin-care routine. But from the neck down, my complexion was broadcasting a different story. At first my “clinkle” would disappear by midday, but it remained until I settled back into bed for another night of side-sleeping. So, I did what any sane woman would do before slipping any further down the (leathery) slope to a chest like Magda in There’s Something about Mary, and consulted my most knowledgeable confidant: Google. Type

‘chest wrinkles’ into Google and you’ll get 1 230 000 results… The cleavage region is especially vulnerable to wrinkling due to breasts pulling chest skin downward. Just like the sensitive skin on your face, the chest is often exposed to damaging UV rays that can cause long-term wrinkling and sagging. Most wrinkles are the result of sun damage, but even the most vigilant among us, often forget to slather our décolletage with SPF before heading out the door. Because chest skin is thinner than the skin on the rest of the body, it’s even more prone to sun damage. Complicating matters, it’s about 10 to 15 times more sensitive than the skin on other parts of the body, so it doesn’t tolerate aggressive treatments very well. Still, there are some steps you can take to iron out cleavage wrinkles. Level the playing field A wrinkle is a depression in the skin, and we want to bring down the sides of the wrinkles so everything is the same depth – thus smoothing out the lines. Beginner patients can start with a chemical peel. The fruit acid helps slough out the outermost layers of

skin, improving skin texture. Laser treatments can even things out even more. The non-ablative fractionated laser for décolletage is still the number one go to-treatment for chest wrinkles. Because it keeps the epidermis intact, it is gentle enough for the most sensitive chest area. Fill ‘er up Another way to attack deeper lines is to fill up the valleys so that they’re flush with the rest of the skin. Dermal fillers and relaxers — like Botox and Restylane — are commonly used to treat those stubborn deep wrinkles on the face, but there are plenty of injections you can use to achieve flawless, wrinkle-free skin in the décolletage area, too.

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Get prickly Micro needling is another way to stimulate collagen production and improve texture. Your aesthetician will use a Dermapen that creates multiple teeny, sterile pinpricks in your skin. As the punctures heal, they encourage the skin to remodel, improving the appearance of wrinkles. Make sure that the original Dermapen is used in a sterile environment, with the correct sterile serums needled into the skin.

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A new home for Sparklekids Writer Hedda Mittner

t has been the most amazing journey and we’ve seen miracles upon miracles,” says Theo Krynauw of Sparklekids, which has been part of the community of the Overstrand for eight years. Theo is beside himself with joy and gratitude at the latest ‘miracle’ that has befallen Sparklekids – the gift of a property in Northcliff by a donor who has requested to remain anonymous.

“Comes the problem, comes the person – with wings!” laughs Theo, who founded this unique upliftment and skills development initiative with his wife Angie in 2011. Focusing on mentoring children, helping them to identify their passion and guiding them in making sensible decisions that will help them to achieve their goals, this inspirational NPC now finally has a base from which to operate. It all started when Theo and Angie approached the headmaster of Qhayiya Secondary School in Zwelihle with the aim to collectively educate, uplift, support and encourage children, many of whom are from dysfunctional and poverty-stricken families.

The vital ingredients to the success of this venture, being devoted mentorship and training, as well as tireless fundraising, have produced far-reaching and life-changing results. “We at Sparklekids financially support young people with an ‘Attitude of Gratitude’ to get from a place of disadvantage to self-support in the shortest time possible,” says Theo. “We identify young people with sparkle and awaken do-able and realistic dreams together. We then take hands with everyone who wants to be part of this wonderful process, providing mentorship, developing coping skills and creating opportunities toward further studies or jobs through internships. “Eight years ago we started with two young people, who both went on to study engineering – chemical and civil. At present over 120 students have benefitted from Sparklekids, with the support of generous donors who see the value in our work. Once we have mentored them through matric, we assist them with registration, enrolment, and getting up and running at universities and other accredited tertiary institutions.”

our town, we have no future at all. That is why we are thrilled and excited beyond words to see the Hermanus Varsity spread its wings and take off, making a huge difference in the lives of our young people. I have never seen anyone with hope in their hearts burn and destroy.” The house in Northcliff will be used by Sparklekids and Hermanus Varsity towards their shared objectives, including tutoring, counselling, mentoring and the hosting of workshops. “It will also be used as accommodation for Dr Sindiwe Magona, who continues to invest so much of her valuable time, energy and enthusiasm in Sparklekids and the Hermanus Varsity,” says Theo. Theo Krynauw can be contacted on 082 654 4924. For more information on Sparklekids, visit www. sparklekids.co.za

Theo was instrumental in the establishment of the Hermanus Varsity, along with William Ntebe and Prof John de Gruchy, who often refers to the Hermanus Varsity as ‘Sparklekids Two’. “The idea was born when we saw the immense need of students from our area to have access to a tertiary institution right here in Hermanus. “Many of the students we have supported over the years have qualified already and are employed in their field of study. They all leave Hermanus, never to return. Unless we build up and welcome a value-driven, visible middle class in

Sparklekids recently celebrated their move to the house they received from an anonymous donor with a small house-warming. From left are Sister Catherine Nkonyane, Theo Krynauw, Louwrina Wilson (transferring attorney) with Dr Sindiwe Magona in front of her, Angie Krynauw, Bev Moller of the Hermanus Varsity Trust and Dr Niels Van Zyl-Smit (director of Sparklekids).

OVERSTRAND MUNISIPALITEIT VERHURING VAN MUNISIPALE EIENDOM, ‘N GEDEELTE VAN RESTANT ERF 243 HERMANUS

OVERSTRAND MUNICIPALITY LEASE OF MUNICIPAL PROPERTY, A PORTION OF THE REMAINDER OF ERF 243 HERMANUS

UMASIPALA WASEOVERSTRAND UKUQESHWA KWEPROPATI KAMASIPALA, INXALENYE ESHEKILEYO YESIZA 243 E-HERMANUS

Kennis geskied hiermee dat die Raad ŉ aansoek ontvang het vir die huur van munisipale eiendom, synde ‘n gedeelte van Restant Erf 243 Hermanus, geleë te Ravenscroftweg, ingevolge die Raad se Beleid op die Administrasie van Onroerende Eiendom, 2015.

Notice is hereby given that Council received an application for the lease of municipal property, being a portion of the Remainder of Erf 243 Hermanus, situated at Ravenscroft Road, in terms of Council’s Administration of Immovable Property Policy, 2015.

Kukhutshwa esi saziso sokuba iBhunga lifumene isicelo sokuqeshwa kwepropati kaMasipala, eyinxalenye eshekileyo ye-Siza 243 eHermanus, emi kwindawo i-Ravenscroft Road Jonga ngokungqinelana nomGaqo-nkqubo weBhunga ongoLawulo lweePropati ezingenakuSuswa ka-2015.

Aansoeker: Ligging: Doel: Huurtermyn: Grootte:

Applicant: Locality: Purpose: Lease period: Size:

Hermanus Medical Suites Body Corporate Ravenscroftweg Addisionele parkering 5 Jaar ±500m²

Umceli: Hermanus Medical Suits Body Corporate Ingingqi Ravenscroft Road Injongo: ukongezwe kwendawo yokuPaka imoto Isithuba senqgesho: Iminyaka eyi 5 Ubungakanani: ±500m²

Hermanus Medical Suits Body Corporate Ravenscroft Road Additional Parking 5 Years ±500m²

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

Any objections against the proposed lease must be properly motivated in writing and be lodged at the undersigned by no later than 15 November 2019.

Nayiphi na inkcaso ekhaba oku kuqeshwa kundululwayo kumele izathuzwe ngokufanelekileyo ngokubhaliweyo kwaye ingeniswe kulowo utyikitye apha ngezantsi ungadlulanga umhla we: 15 Novemba 2019

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

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

Abantu abangakwazi ukufunda okanye ukubhala banganenisa inkcaso okanye izihlomlo zabo ngomlomo Property Administration Offices, c/o Molteno and Viljoen Street, Onrustrivier, apho bayakuncedwa ukubhala oko lilungu elingumsebenzi.

Kennisgewing Nr 143/2019 Munisipale Kantore HERMANUS, 7200 Datum: 16 Oktober 2019 The Village NEWS

Notice No 143/2019 Municipal Offices HERMANUS, 7200 Date: 16 October 2019 The Village NEWS

Inombolo yeSaziso 143/2019 iiOfisi kaMasipala HERMANUS, 7200 Umhla: 16 Okthobha 2019 The Village NEWS

Die aansoek is gedurende normale kantoorure per afspraak ter insae by die Eiendomsadministrasie kantore, h/v Molteno- en Viljoenstraat, Onrustrivier. Navrae moet gerig word aan Mev Madelein Erasmus, (028) 316 - 3724/ merasmus@overstrand.gov.za. Enige beswaar teen die voorgestelde verhuring moet behoorlik gemotiveerd en skriftelik wees en die ondergetekende voor of op 15 November 2019 bereik.

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Matrics return to pre-school A

group of matric learners from Hermanus High School attended a small reunion at their pre-primary school, Babbel en Krabbel, on Thursday 10 October. The 24 learners graduated from the pre-primary school in 2007 and a special ceremony was held by Babbel en Krabbel’s principal, Lorna Such to celebrate the 12th anniversary of this important milestone in their school careers. What made the event even more special is the fact that it took place on the eve of these learners’ graduation from ‘big school’. Teachers and parents joined in the festivities and hotdogs and juice awaited the learners, who each re-

ceived a special note with a chocolate attached to it. After a brief speech by Lorna, the learners were asked to each make a handprint on a wall in either blue, red or yellow paint with their name signed next to it. They were the first of the school’s past pupils to do this and it is sure to become a tradition as the years go on. The afternoon was one of nostalgia, laughter and many photographs as the learners, parents and teachers reminisced about their pre-primary school days. - Taylum Meyer TOP RIGHT: Charné Adriaanse places her blue handprint on the wall alongside friend Sarah Mbongo. RIGHT: John Georgala put red and blue paint on his hand for multi-colour print. PHOTOS: Taylum Meyer

Kiah Saaiman and her best friend Klara Skein and their pre-primary school teacher re-enact a photograph taken almost 13 years ago.

Hollywood Legends Haus of Performance (HOP) Hermanus held a dance concert at Hermanus Primary School on Saturday 12 October. A total of 39 children (aged 5 – 20) and five moms performed 27 dances in hip-hop and contemporary styles. Estian Jansen van Rensburg, the founder of HOP, choreographed, directed and performed in the concert as well, showing the audience where his students had learned their skills.

such as the Spice Girls, Queen, Shakira, Meghan Trainer, Katy Perry, Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and more. The dancers were all made up and dressed up to resemble these icons as they performed to their music while lip syncing with back-up dancers. The dancers had been practicing non-stop for three months and their dedication paid off in the end as they received a standing ovation from the cheering audience.

The theme for the concert was ‘Legends’ and was based on a Hollywood music awards evening.

The dancers presented an emotional Estian with a gift bag at the end and thanked him for all his hard work and support.

The school’s stage was transformed for a star-studded night featuring the songs of musical legends

- Taylum Meyer

OVERSTRAND MUNICIPALITY HERMANUS: TRANSFER OF A PORTION OF ERF 4410 HERMANUS FOR THE ERECTION OF A BOUNDARY WALL Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 14 of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act (Act 56 of 2003) of Council’s intention to transfer municipal property, being a portion of Erf 4410 Hermanus, adjacent to Erf 4453 Hermanus, to: PURCHASER: PURCHASE PRICE: LOCALITY: PURPOSE: SIZE:

GJ & E FOURIE R103 304.00 (VAT EXCLUDED) 8 MOUNTAIN DRIVE, HERMANUS ERECTION OF A BOUNDARY WALL 148m²

Enquiries regarding this transaction can be directed to Ms Anja Le Roux at (028) 316 3724 / anjaleroux@overstrand.gov.za. Any objections against the proposed transfer must be properly motivated in writing and be lodged at the undersigned by no later than 15 November 2019. Persons who are unable to read or write can submit their objection/comments verbally at the Municipal Offices, Magnolia Street, Hermanus, where they will be assisted by a staff member to put it in writing. Notice No. 135/2019 Municipal Offices HERMANUS 7200 The Village NEWS 16 October 2019

PHOTOS: Taylum Meyer

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UMASIPALA WASE-OVERSTRAND HERMANUS: UNIKEZELO LWENXALENYE ESHEKILEYO YESIZA U-4410 E-HERMANUS UKUDALWA KWEENJONGO ZONXWEME OLUVUNYIWEYO

OVERSTRAND MUNISIPALITEIT HERMANUS: OORDRAG VAN ‘N GEDEELTE VAN ERF 4410 HERMANUS VIR OPRIGTING VAN ‘N GRENSMUUR

Isaziso sikhutshwa ngokwemiqathango yeCandelo IweShum’ elineSine (Section 14) phantsi koMthetho wezobuRhulumente bezeKhaya: Nolawulo lweziMali zoMaspala (Umthetho wamaShumi amaHlanu anesiThandathu wonyaka ka 2003) ovakalis’ zeBhunga zokunikezelwa komhlaba kaMasipala, oyinxalenye eshiyekileyo yeSiza u-4410 e-Hermanus, kufutshane yeSiza u-4453 e-Hermanus ku:

Kennis geskied hiermee in terme van Artikel 14 van die Wet op Plaaslike Regering: Munisipale Finansiëlebestuur (Wet 56 van 2003) van die Raad se voorneme om munisipale eiendom, synde ‘n gedeelte van Erf 4410 Hermanus, aangrensend tot Erf 4453 Hermanus. oor te dra aan:

UMTHENGI: IXABISO LENTENGISO: INDAWO: INJONGO: UBUNGAKANANI:

KOPER: KOOPSOM: LIGGING: DOEL: GROOTTE:

GJ & E FOURIE R103 304.00 (NGAPHANDLE KWERHAFU NTENGO) 8 MOUNTAIN DRIVE, E-HERMANUS UKWAKHIWA KOMDA WEDONGA 148m²

GJ & E FOURIE R103 304.00 (BTW UITGESLUIT) MOUNTAINRYLAAN 8, HERMANUS OPRIGTING VAN 'N GRENSMUUR 148m²

Imibuzo malunga nolurhwebo ingajoliswa kuNkosz Anja Le Roux, (028) 316 3724 / anjaleroux@overstrand.gov.za

Navrae rakende die transaksie kan gerig word aan Me Anja Le Roux by 028 316 3724 / anjaleroux@overstrand.gov.za

Naziphina izichasi kwesisiphakamiso sokundululwa komhlaba kufuneka zizathuzelwe ngokufanelekileyo zibhalwe phantsi ephepheni kwaye zinikezelwe kulo utyikitywe ngezantsi phambi komhla we 15 kaNovemba 2019.

Enige beswaar teen die voorgestelde oordrag moet behoorlik gemotiveerd en skriftelik wees en die ondergetekende voor of op 15 November 2019 bereik.

Umntu ongakwaziyo ukufunda nobhala angasifaka isichasi okanye izimvo ngomlomo kwiiOfisi zika Maspala, esikwiStalato i-Magnolia, eHermanus, apho bayakuncedwa lilungu eliliGosa ukubhala eso sichasi okany’uluvo. Inombolo yeSaziso 135/2019 Ii-Ofisi zikaMaspala e-HERMANUS, 7200 The Village NEWS 16 Oktobha 2019

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Indien ŉ persoon nie kan lees of skryf nie, kan so ŉ persoon sy/haar beswaar/kommentaar mondelings by die Munisipale Kantore, Magnoliastraat, Hermanus aflê, waar ŉ personeellid sal help om dit op skrif te stel. Kennisgewing Nr. 135/2019 Munisipale Kantore HERMANUS, 7200 The Village NEWS 16 Oktober 2019

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The long and the short of RWC By Tony O'Hagan

s we sit glued to out television screens to watch the Rugby World Cup (RWC) games, have you ever wondered just how heavy some of those scary-looking fellows are? Or wondered how young and small other players appear in comparison? Well, I have – and so decided to do some investigating. Here goes: The oldest player at this year’s Rugby World Cup (RWC) in Japan is Kiwi-born, Luke Thompson, who plays at lock for Japan. At 38 years and 138 days, he is one month older than Springbok, Schalk Brits. At an age when most players were watching the World Cup from their sofas, Uruguayan, Diego Ormaechea became the oldest player in RWC history when he represented his country at the 1999 RWC at the age of 40 years and 130 days. Our own Victor Matfield occupies second place in the history books, at 38 years and 190 days when representing South Africa at the 2015 RWC.

The youngster at this year’s tournament is Georgian hooker, Vano Karkadze, at 19 years and 3 months. Springbok utility back, Damian Willemse, who has been called up to replace the injured Jesse Kriel, is the baby of the Springbok squad at 21 years and 4 months. The youngest in RWC history is another Georgian, Vasil Lobzhanidze, who made his debut at RWC 2015 at the age of 18 years and 340 days. The youngest to play in a World Cup final was a legendary All Black, the late Jonah Lomu, who appeared in the 1995 final at 20 years and 41 days. The tallest player in Japan is Wallaby lock, Rory Arnold who stands 2.08m (6 ft 10 ins) and a hair taller than Springbok, RG Snyman at 2.07m (6 ft 9½ ins). The tallest to play test rugby is Irish lock, Devon Toner at 2.1m (6 ft 11 ins) and Springbok, Andries Becker ties with Arnold as the tallest in Super Rugby. The tournament "shorty" is Springbok scrum half, Herschel Jantjies at 1.58m (5 ft 2 ins) followed by another scrum half, Japan's Furmiaki Tanaka at 1.65m (5 ft 5 ins). The heavy "rollers" at this year's tour-

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nament are the Pacific Islanders who dominate the scales at RWC 2019. Ben Tameifuna, the Tongan tighthead prop, tips the scales at a staggering 153 kg (340 lbs). Coming second is another player of Tongan heritage, Taniela Topou, who switched allegiance to Australia and is also a prop nicknamed, the "Tongan Thor". He weighs 135 kg (300 lbs). To put these in perspective, the heaviest Springbok is Lood de Jager at 129 kg (280 lbs) followed by Frans Malherbe at 124 kg (273 lbs). Let’s hope our bokke can bring it home and equal the All Black record of three Webb Ellis trophies. In conclusion, a few titbits of trivia:

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Which player has scored the most tries at RWC to date and how many? There are two who head the table, Jonah Lomu and Bryan Habana (15 each). However, Lomu scored these in one tournament (1995). It took Habana three events to draw equal.

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Which player has scored the most points at RWC to date? Jonny Wilkinson with 277 points, including 58 penalties and 14 drop goals.

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At 1.58m Herschel Jantjies is the smallest player at this year's RWC in Japan, while Taniela Tupou, the 'Tongan Thor', now playing for Australia, is the heaviest at 135 kg. Danie Gouws, a Grade 11 learner at Hermanus High School has been short-listed to represent South Africa at the 51st International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) which will take place in Lithuania in 2020. A total of 33 top-performing learners from South Africa, who were shortlisted after the 2019 Grade 11 South African Physical Science Olympiad (physics section), will write a selection test at their schools in February. The level of work at the IPhO is equivalent to university 1st and 2nd year – higher than matric level – and only 10 students will write the final test at the end of February. Danie's achievements don’t end here – he has also been short-listed to represent South Africa at the 52nd International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) in Istanbul, Turkey. He is one of only 25 students in the whole country who have been short-listed, but the final team representing South Africa will comprise only four students and two leaders/jurors. As with the physics section, the final tests will be written during February.

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Hermanus Squash on the up and up T

he past two weekends have been full of action for Hermanus Squash, competing away in the Paarl Spring Festival and hosting the inaugural Hermanus Classic Doubles Tournament. Both events were a roaring success.

who played in four sections: senior mixed, junior mixed, men’s only, and ladies’ only. It was fantastic to see such a turn-out with people from Cape Town, George, Knysna, East London, Port Elizabeth, and some even from as far as Pretoria and Johannesburg.

Paarl Spring Festival The 27th Paarl Spring Festival saw Hermanus field two teams of five players in the A section where they went up against strong contingents of junior and senior players from Cape Town and Boland.

The best overall team performance went to Steve Smith / Kim Commins and Richard Kearney / Katie Mahew from Cape Town. Congratulations to our local dynamic duo, Wayne Cooke and Heindri Visser for winning the men’s section.

Returning as 2018’s defending champions, team Boast Traumatic Stress knew there would be stiffer competition this year. It certainly turned out to be the case, right from their first fixture, battling it out against Hermanus counterparts, team Double Bounce. The two juniors, Rigardt van Wyk at 3 and Eduan Naude at 4 (both unbeaten throughout the festival), got Double Bounce off to a dream start, winning both their matches comfortably. With the pressure on Boast Traumatic Stress, it was the death touch of Wilhelm Combrink at 5, the power of Gareth Schoonrad at 2, and the experience of Jonathan Just at 1 which was enough to get them across the line.

Jonathan Just and Stan Voges (on the left) battling it out against their opponents in the Hermanus Classic Doubles Tournament. The four other fixtures all told a similar story, most of them coming down to the wire with some scintillating squash on display. In the end, the two Hermanus teams racked up just enough overall game points to clinch first and second place respectively. Well done to Boast Traumatic Stress and Double Bounce! Hermanus Classic Doubles Tournament More than 60 players descended upon Herma-

nus Squash Club for the very first Hermanus Classic Doubles Tournament from 11 – 13 October. It was also the first time that an official tournament was hosted at the new club since it opened its four new glass-back courts at the end of April this year. For those not familiar with doubles, each team consists of four players: one man over 50, one man under 50, one lady over 45, and one lady under 45. The Hermanus Classic had 14 teams

OVERSTRAND MUNICIPALITY ERF 11054, 2 ROYAL STREET, NORTHCLIFF, HERMANUS: APPLICATION FOR REZONING AND DEPARTURE: PLAN ACTIVE (obo MIKE FAMILY TRUST)

Kragtens Artikel 47 en 48 van die Overstrand Munisipaliteit Verordening vir Munisipale Grondgebruikbeplanning, 2015 word hiermee kennis gegee van die onderstaande aansoeke van toepassing op Erf 11054, Northcliff, Hermanus, naamlik:

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 47 and 48 of the Overstrand Municipality By-Law on Municipal Land Use Planning, 2015 of the applications mentioned below applicable to Erf 11054, Northcliff, Hermanus namely:

Aansoek om hersonering ingevolge Artikel 16(2)(a) van bogenoemde verordening, vanaf Algemene Woonsone 1: Dorpshuisskema (GR1) na Sakesone 1: Algemene Sake (B1).

Application for a rezoning in terms of Section 16(2)(a) of the aforementioned By-Law, from General Residential Zone 1: Town Housing (GR1) to Business Zone 1: General Business (B1).

Aansoek om afwyking ingevolge Artikel 16(2)(b) van bogenoemde verordening om die syboulyn te verslap vanaf 3m na 1m om ‘n sakeperseel op die hersoneerde erf te vestig.

Application for a departure in terms of Section 16(2)(b) of the aforementioned By-Law to relax the lateral building line from 3m to 1m to establish a business premises on the rezoned property.

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

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

Enige kommentaar moet skriftelik ingedien word in terme van Artikels 51 en 52 van die bogenoemde Verordening aan die Munisipaliteit (Patersonstraat 16, Hermanus / (f) 028 313 2093 / (e) loretta@overstrand.gov.za) voor of op 29 November 2019, stipuleer u naam, adres, kontak besonderhede, belang in die aansoek en redes vir kommentaar. Telefoniese navrae kan gerig word aan die Senior Stadsbeplanner, Me. H. Van der Stoep by 028 313 8900. Die Munisipaliteit mag weier om kommentare te aanvaar na die sluitingsdatum. Enige persoon wat nie kan lees of skryf nie kan die Departement Stadsbeplanning besoek waar hul deur ‘n munisipale amptenaar bygestaan sal word ten einde hul kommentaar te formuleer.

Any written comments must be submitted in accordance with the provisions of Sections 51 and 52 of the said By-law to the Municipality (16 Paterson Street, Hermanus / (f) 028 313 2093 / (e) loretta@overstrand.gov.za) on or before 29 November 2019, quoting your name, address, contact details, interest in the application and reasons for comments. Telephonic enquiries can be made to the Senior Town Planner, Ms. H van der Stoep at 028 313 8900. The Municipality may refuse to accept comment received after the closing date. Any person who cannot read or write may visit the Town Planning Department where a municipal official will assist them in order to formalize their comment.

Munisipale Bestuurder, Overstrand Munisipaliteit, Posbus 20, HERMANUS, 7200 Munisipale Kennisgewing Nr. 139/2019

Municipal Manager, Overstrand Municipality, P.O. Box 20, HERMANUS, 7200 Municipal Notice No. 139/2019

A huge thank you must go to Jans van Wyk (Chairman of Hermanus Squash Club) and the Hermanus Squash Club Committee for all their hard work over the weekend. Thank you also to John Cowan (Chairman of Hermanus Sports Club), Judy, and everyone else from the Sports Club who served our guests so well. – Jonathan Just Congratulations to Rob George (above), who was the winner of the Roger Bushell Trophy in the Individual Stableford Competition, held at Hermanus Golf Club on Saturday 12 October, with 42 Stableford points. Squadron leader Roger Bushell RAF was a prisoner of war in Germany during the last World War after his plane had been shot down over enemy territory. He organised one of the most famous prison camp escapes, but was recaptured and executed. The story is told by Paul Brickhill in his book, The Great Escaper, and two films were made, with the first starring Sir Richard Attenborough and the second, Steve McQueen. The memory of Roger Bushell lives on in Hermanus, where his parents retired. His name is among those on the War Memorial near the Old Harbour and is the only name of someone never to have lived here permanently, though his parents were living here at the time of his death.

The two Hermanus teams who competed in the A section of the Paarl Spring Festival tournament, clinching both first and second place. Back from left are Rigardt van Wyk, Gareth Schoonrad, Jans van Wyk, Stan Voges, Dameon Stoddart, Jonathan Just and Wilhelm Combrink. In the middle are Eduan Naude and Neethling Naude, and in front, Luka Jasprica.

OVERSTRAND MUNISIPALITEIT ERF 11054, ROYALSTRAAT 2, NORTHCLIFF, HERMANUS: AANSOEK OM HERSONERING EN AFWYKING: PLAN ACTIVE (nms MIKE FAMILIETRUST)

Although this was the first of its kind, tournament coordinator Dave Sawtelle believes that the event brought us one step closer to creating a doubles culture for squash in Hermanus.

UMASIPALA WASE-OVERSTRAND ISIZA ESINGU-ERF 11054, 2 ROYAL STREET, NORTHCLIFF, HERMANUS: ISICEL SOKUCANDA KWAKHONA NOKWAHLULA: NGABAKWAPLAN ACTIVE (egameni leMIKE FAMILY TRUST) Isaziso sinikezwe ngokwemiba yeSolotya lama-47 and 48 Omthethwana kaMasipala waseOverstrand OngeziCwangciso Zokusetyenziswa koMhlaba kaMasipala ku2015 ngokwesicelo esichazwe ngezantsi nesisebenza kwiSiza esingu-Erf 11054, Northcliff, Hermanus esaziwa ngolu hlobo: 1.

Isicelo sokuphinda kucandwe kwakhona ngokwemiba yeSolotya le16(2)(a) oMthethwana ochazwe nokhankanywe ngentla, ukusuka kwiNdawo Yokuhlala Abantu Jikelele eyaziwa ngeGeneral Residential Zone 1: Town Housing (GR1) ukuba ibeyiNdawo yoShishino Jikelele eyaziwa njengeBusiness Zone 1: General Business (B1).

Isicelo sokwahlula ngokwemiba yeSolotya le16(2)(b) loMthethwana ochazwe ngentla ongokunyenyisa umgca ongumda wesakhiwo omelene nomgca ukusuka kwiimitha ezi3m ukuya kwimitha kwi-1m ukumisela izakhiwo zokushishina kwindlu nomhlaba uphinde ucandwe ngokutsha.

Iinkcukacha ezimayela nesi siphakamiso ziyafumaneka ukuze zihlolwe kwiintsuku zaphakathi evekini phakathi kwentsimbi ye-08:00 neye16:30 kiwSebe: Lezicwangciso ngeDolophu kwa16 Paterson Street, Hermanus. Naziphi na izimvo ezibhaliweyo mazingeniswe ngokwezibonelelo zeSolotya lama-51 nelama52 oMthethwana kaMasipala (16 Paterson Street, Hermanus / (f) 028 313 2093 / (e) loretta@overstrand.gov.za) ngaphambi okanye ngomhla wama-29 kuNovemba ka2019, uchaze igama lakho, idilesi neenkcukacha ofumaneka kuzo kunye nomdla wakho kwesi sicelo n ezizathu zokuhlomla. Imibuzo ngefowuni ingabuzwa kuMcwangcisi ngeDolophu Oyintloko, uNkszn. H van der Stoep kwa-028 313 8900. UMasipala angala ukwamkela izimvo emva komhla wokuvala. Nabani na ongakwazi ukufunda nokubhala angaya kwi-ofisi yeSebe Lezicwangciso ngeDOlophu apho igosa likamasipala liza kumnceda afake uluvo lwakhe ngokusemthethweni. UMlawuli kaMasipala, Overstrand Municipality, P.O. Box 20, HERMANUS, 7200 Inothisi kaMasipala Nombolo. 139/2019

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16 October 2019

MY SCHOOL Hermanus Primary School is very proud of these young men who participated last weekend in the six-aside cricket tournament in Riversdale. They won all three of the games in their pool. In the final they played against Overberg Primary School and won the game to take first place. From left are Christian Lamprecht, Du Preez Wessels, Maree Lourens, Liam Swart, Mr Bridgens, Mr van Niekerk, Robert Hassenkamp and Yousi Makapama. Congratulations to this team. On Friday 11 October the Curro Primary swimmers took part at their first gala for the season against Rûens Kollege. Apart from the fun they had, the swimmers championed the waters with great sportsmanship, courage and skill. Curro is very proud of them!

Tenshinkan Overberg travelled to Johannesburg in September to partake in the annual Tenshinkan South African National Championships. An estimated 400 competitors took part and the Overberg team performed exceptionally well, bringing home a total of 13 medals. The team members were (back from left) Remmert Steyn (Sensei), Dylan Niemand (Kumite Silver), Nydene Kriel (Kumite Bronze), Elsabé Coetsee (Kata Gold, Kumite Gold), Cara Coetsee (Kata Gold and Kumite Gold), Christa Rossouw (Kata Silver and Kumite Bronze), Izaan Steyn, Annemarie Steyn (Sensei), (front) Jayden Julies (Kata Silver and Kumite Gold), Franco Kriel (Kata Gold), Rohan Steyn (Kumite Silver), Baleigh Emin (Kata Gold) and Wihann Rossouw. The next competition, the Tenshinkan Western Cape National Championships, will be held in Kleinmond on 23 March 2020. PHOTO: Tenshinkan Overberg

Ten learners from Hermanus High School recently took part in the Consumer Studies Olympiad, where they received certificates and Rachel Peyrot placed in the Top 20. This is a national competition where Grade 12 pupils have the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of food and nutrition, clothing, entrepreneurship and consumerism. Hermanus High and Consumer Studies teacher, Irma du Toit, are very proud of Rachel’s achievement.

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The Village NEWS 16 Oct - 23 Oct 2019

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Hermanus Squash on the up and up

Hollywood Legends

Matrics return to pre-school

A new home for Sparklekids

How to reboot your cleavage

Get into shape the quiet way – callanetics is back

OK Foods Big Birthday Dash

Valuation and selling price – is there a connection?

Artscape takes its bells ‘n whistles to Hawston

Navigating through the unit trust clutter

Become part of Night of 1 000 Drawings

Recording Mount Pleasant’s history through art

Famous author’s link with Hermanus

What’s new in review

Put on your hiking boots

Passion and endurance at the Tip of Africa

AND THERE WAS LIGHT

Hermanus Varsity Trust receives gift of laptop computers

Green shoots are growing in Hermanus

Sizzling summer venues for special occasions

Research to seek answers on whale numbers

Hermie Magic here to stay

Project to spruce up Magistrate’s Court

Old Town to be smartened up for season

Level 3 water restrictions announced