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Battle for HPP’s future heats up Writer De Waal Steyn

he battle lines have been drawn in the fight over the future of Hermanus Public Protection (HPP), with several groupings seemingly pulling in different directions as to what the future of the City Improvement District (CID) must be. This follows an announcement that HPP will begin with a winding down process after it was informed by Coenie Groenewald, municipal manager, in December last year that the municipality can no longer levy the additional rates for HPP for the 2019/2020 municipal financial year, commencing on 1 July 2019. This has come about as a result of changes that have been made to the Property Rates Act, the Special Rating Area By-law and the Special Rating Area Policy. Last week the Whale Coast Business and Community Forum (WCBCF) and a group called the Eastern Precinct Initiative (EPI) informed HPP chair, Roger Smith of a motion to replace the current board. According to the motion, during January 2019, and flowing from the December AGM of HPP, the media reported the winding-down of the entity, and the transfer of HPP-assets to the Overstrand Municipality (OM) post-30 June 2019. “At the previous AGM a request for the formation of a committee to participate in the affairs of HPP was ignored and set aside. Subsequently, legal opinions and documents became available to corroborate the media reports. “As a result, and combined with an unprec-

edented rise in crime across Ward 3, a few groupings of concerned property and business owners began focused research into the circumstances giving rise to the escalation in crime, and to the status and future of HPP (against the backdrop of media reports about its possible dissolution).” The motion continues to state that “in the interest of brevity, we (property owners of Ward 3 and representatives of the Eastern Precinct Initiative and the Whale Coast Business and Community Forum) respectfully wish to note that we hold subscription notices for membership of HPP, sufficient in number to carry the required notices, motions and voting to support the actions below. “We respectfully request that the current HPP board step aside soonest to make room for a new interim board. It may well be expedient for the HPP board, and convivial if agreed to by the directors of HPP, to handle this as an uncontested matter and by way of correspondence as provided for in section 60 of the Companies Act. “This note also serves the purpose for requesting a meeting with the current HPP directors to put forward notices and to discuss the required formalities for a board replacement.” According to the memorandum, the approach followed by the WCBCF and EPI was informed by legal counsel that funding of the HPP can continue even if it is not raised by the municipality. Thus, the HPP can continue to operate via private funding options, such as contributions by property owners. Continued on P3

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Unity of purpose is needed From P 1 “The municipality cannot become the beneficiary of the assets of HPP to the detriment of the community that has paid for and continues to pay for the development of the much-needed services within Ward 3,” states the motion. In reply Smith said the motion was discussed at the HPP management meeting held on 8 April. “Given that HPP is in the process of winding down operations ahead of closing and that no reasons were put forward for the motion, the HPP Directors were hard pressed to understand the motivation for this action and therefore the directors of HPP have indicated that they will not be resigning. “I believe the current HPP board has been regularly appointed at a properly constituted AGM, which is consistent with all appointments since inception in 2002. The rate paying residents within the boundaries of the CID have been deemed to be members of HPP by virtue of them paying the HPP levy and exercising their voting rights at the AGM. A motion to remove the Board of HPP, according to our understanding of the process, would require a majority of the CID ratepayer base to achieve this. “With regard to the termination of the HPP monthly levy it is our under-

standing that all avenues to continue the funding model for the CID which supports HPP have now been exhausted and the levy will cease at the end of June 2019. The directors arrived at the conclusion that in the absence of the municipality collecting the levy we will be unable to continue operations and will follow the HPP termination process. “We are legally obliged to follow this closing down process in conjunction with the municipality that will lead to an orderly and procedurally correct shut down of HPP operations. The board is furthermore legally bound to follow the closing down process as published in the Western Cape Provincial Gazette No. 5570 of 25th August 2000. This dictates that ownership of the remaining assets, which primarily consist of the CCTV camera surveillance system, will be transferred to the OM when operations cease.” Smith said they will be preparing a financial budget and operational plan in conjunction with the municipality, covering the period from July 2019 until final shutdown, which they anticipate will be in line with their current expenditure plan. “It is envisaged that we will continue operations at current levels supporting patrols, litter management and CCTV operations until January 2020. According to him, the board has de-

cided to continue with the expansion of the current CCTV network. “We intend handing over the most state of the art security system possible to the municipality.” In his response, Mayor Dudley Coetzee said that the municipality is acting on the legal advice it has received. “What is certain is that we can no longer levy the additional charges as that is prohibited by law. In order for us to reinstate the levies, a properly constituted SRA needs to be formed and that is what we expect the community to do. The charges that are levied for an SRA are not rates but a form of tax and therefore must be included in the municipality’s annual budget. The next budget where this can be accommodated will be the 2020/2021 budget cycle. “We want to ensure that there is proper public participation as required by law for the establishment of an SRA to deliver security and cleaning services. We would welcome the establishment of an SRA that will be able to take over the CCTV assets of the HPP. We simply do not have the manpower or the budget to effectively run such an operation,” he said. “It would not be possible for us to change the current CID that manages HPP into an SRA as was done in Cape Town as the law does not make provision for this. It is, however, possible for the CID to continue operating

through another form of funding,” Coetzee said. Resident Michael Farr, who has been instrumental in establishing and successfully managing four CIDs in the Cape Town Metropole, said the current infighting is creating a lot of uncertainty and confusion among residents. “What the actual goal should be is becoming lost in all the commotion. All communities in the Overstrand should come together in unity of purpose. That purpose must be how do we keep our area safe and ensure continued economic growth. If this single objective is ignored, we will be overrun by crime and grime from which in all likelihood we would not be able to recover. “The simplest way to get an SRA off the ground would be to use the current boundaries of the CID as very little would change for residents. They would continue to pay the levy that they have become accustomed to over the past 18 years and would continue to receive the services that they are accustomed to. From there other SRAs in other areas can come into being. This will be more difficult as residents might be less inclined to pay an extra levy,” said Farr. According to him, the challenge facing the current CID is creating an SRA that can continue the work the

Upgrades at Old Harbour underway Work on the upgrading of the sewerage system in Hermanus, near the Old Harbour, has begun. This project will temporarily impact on tenants of Village Square, some businesses along Marine Drive and Main Road, as well as those on Market Square.

of a new rising main sewer pipeline from the newly constructed Bientang’s Sewer Pump Station, across Marine Drive, then along Market Street, to connect to the existing sewer system in Main Road.

Whilst construction is underway, sections of Marine Drive, Market Street and Main Road, as well as the parking lots in the affected areas will be temporarily closed to traffic. Pedestrian traffic will be accommodated throughout the construction period, said the municipality in a statement.

The construction in Marine Drive started earlier in the week and will be completed by 30 April 2019, if all goes according to plan. Construction work will be halted for the Easter long weekend (19 April - 22 April) as well as during the Hi-Tec Walker Bay Xtreme (26 April - 28 April), and the construction areas will be temporarily rehabilitated for use.

The project entails the construction

The construction in Market Street

will start on 2 May 2019 and be completed by 31 May 2019 if all goes according to plan. Take Note: The contractors’ working hours will be: in summer from 7:00 to 17:00 and in winter from 7:30 to 17:30. • The contractors’ site camp will be on the parking space on the corner of Main Road and Market Street for the duration of the construction period. • If all goes according to plan the construction will be completed by 31 May 2019, but worst case, the completion date will be end June 2019.

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HPP did within the limited timeframe available. “A complete business plan, underscored by an intensive public participation process, must be presented to the municipality by no later than end September for it to be included in the next budget cycle. “As the plan stands now, we might be faced with a situation where HPP runs out of funds and must wind down before a new structure is in place. This will leave us with a service gap which is not desirable. According to the Municipal Finances Act, provision is however made for the formation of public-private partnerships that can include an SRA. In short, we have to look at an holistic approach to the problem and work within the confines of what we are faced with and make the best of that.” Farr reiterated that a unified vision of the future is the only way in which the current problems can be overcome. “if we do not have that, we will fail in our mission to keep our areas safe and crime free. That would be disastrous to the economy of the whole region and we cannot allow for that to happen.”

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Whale Coast shines at World Travel Market

he Cape Whale Coast lived up to its name as one of the premier holiday destinations in the country at the World Travel Market Africa (WTMA) held last week in Cape Town. Not only was Grootbos Nature Reserve named as the overall winner in the African Responsible Tourism Awards on the first day of the show, but a significant and exciting new Western Cape tourism route was launched on day two that shines the spotlight on two of the Whale Coast’s heritage sites. The brand-new Cradle of Human Culture route takes tourists to the most significant Western Cape archaeological and paleontological heritage sites, including two Cape Whale Coast heritage sites – Phillipskop Mountain Reserve outside Stanford and the Klipgat Cave at De Kelders. “Grootbos was recognised for the substantial growth in its conservation impact and for its continuous efforts across all economic, social and environmental agendas. These include their Football Foundation, which provides positive role models and a safe space for local youth. It reaches 9 000 youth each year and provides daily sports coaching in hockey, athletics, soccer, netball and canoeing,”

said Heidi van der Watt, managing director of Better Tourism Africa. “They were also recognised for their work in female empowerment, environmental education, food for sport, grassroots soccer and HIV/ Aids and water safety programmes. In addition, Grootbos’s Green Futures vocational training college and Siyakhula, the social enterprise arm of the Grootbos Foundation, run an organic farm coupled to a career and entrepreneurship programme.” According to Cape Whale Coast Tourism Manager, Frieda Lloyd, the award recognises responsible tourism leaders and the judges recognised the substantial advances made by Grootbos with its conservation work. “The commitment made by this Gansbaai-based private nature reserve to positive economic, social and environmental impact contributes to the sustainable growth of tourism. Grootbos is a gem in the basket of tourism offerings in our region and deserves the acknowledgement that comes with the achievement of winning the African Responsible Tourism Award.” The Cradle of Human Culture route is a partnership with the Cradle of Humankind – the fossil hominid

site in Gauteng, which is already a World Heritage Site. The Cradle of Humankind showcases the biological development that led to the appearance of Homo Sapiens while the Cradle of Human Culture captures the behavioural development of Homo Sapiens. “The route along the Southern Cape Coast which includes the Cape Whale Coast sites has temporarily been named ‘The Coastal Journey’ since we find the first evidence of the consistent use of marine resources along this route. All the sites along this coastline speak about the relationship between humans and the sea,” said Frieda. “The launch of the Cradle of Human Culture is of particular significance as 55.9% of the more than 1.7 million visitors arriving in the Western Cape in 2017 identified Culture and Heritage as an activity that they wish to engage in, making this the sixth ranked tourism activity in the Western Cape, ahead of eating out, entertainment and shopping.” According to Frieda, another Cape Whale Coast tourism company, Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary outside Stanford, took Silver in the category Best Responsible Attraction. “Harold Goodwin, chair of the judging panel,

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Minister of Tourism Derek Hanekom (left), Ruth Crichton of Grootbos, Beverley Schäfer, Western Cape MEC of Economic Development and Tourism, Tim Harris of Wesgro and Heidi van der Watt, managing director of Better Tourism Africa, attended the World Travel Market Africa expo in Cape Town last week. Grootbos was announced the overall winner in the African Responsible Tourism Awards. has spent time in the Overstrand to interview the people behind the businesses to ensure that their ethos extends beyond the realisation of profits. The awards aim to inspire change and celebrate those who take action to elevate tourism,” she said. The colourful ChillGuru sightseeing bus was quite the hit as the travel industry is always looking out for new developments that offer something fresh on their itineraries.

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Young Kleinmond singer reaches for the stars in LA Writer Elaine Davie

A highly talented family, Dirya’s older sister, Taylor, competed in the World Championships in 2015, winning two silver awards and one bronze.

ast year’s annual Kleinmond-Hangklip Got Talent competition was blown away by a 14-year-old schoolgirl who had recently arrived in town with her family. Her name was Dirja Lekas (stage name Didi).

“I couldn’t go with her,” says Franky, “but I must go with Dirja – she’s still so young.” Mother and daughter will both be singing in a benefit concert being arranged for them by the organisers of Kleinmond-Hangklip Got Talent in Hermanus on 4 May.

It felt as if fireworks had exploded around the hall when she opened her mouth to sing and the audience was on its feet, stomping and shouting before she had finished her song. It was Tina Turner with all the stops pulled out, Barbra Streisand on steroids; nobody in the small town had ever heard anything like it. We predicted that she undoubtedly had the potential to succeed as a brilliant performing artist (The Village NEWS, 17 October 2018). And now, aged 15, she is taking the most important step of her life towards achieving that goal. Since she was eight, she has participated in the annual SA Championships of the Performing Arts which was launched 23 years ago by Dr Ellen Roux to promote excellence in the full range of performing arts and to offer children and young people with talent the opportunity to gain access to the world stage. It is an exceptionally tough process involving progression through a series of elimination rounds before being selected to participate in the finals, which this year took place at the Rustenburg Civic Centre from 29 March – 7 April. In the 13-15 age group, Dirja was required to prepare 12 songs in categories ranging from jazz to gospel and everything in between. Not only did she win all these sections, competing against between 30 and 40 other hopefuls in each, but the crowning moment was her selection as overall Junior Grand Champion (across all the performing arts disciplines on show). “We were both walking around with toilet rolls in our hands,” says proud mom, Franky. “We just couldn’t stop crying. All we were hoping for was that Dirja would qualify for team SA, to participate in the World Championships in LA in July, but this was so much more than we could have dreamed of.” Franky, a singing teacher, also participated in the SA competition in the senior category and won the overall voice trophy, thereby qualifying for Team SA as well. Indeed, more than 400 competitors qualified, but since the 18-day trip from 7 – 24 July is so expensive (around R80 000), she estimates that no more than about 50 will be able to make the trip to the US. Franky is determined she will be one of them.

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Part of Dirja’s prize as Junior Grand Champion is the trip to LA and entry fees for four competition categories (if she wants to enter more, she needs to pay for them herself at R2 000 per slot). She will also be taken on a variety of sight-seeing trips, including a visit to Universal Studios and Disney Land, which is what she’s perhaps most excited about.

Junior Grand Champion Didi with the total haul of awards she received at the 2019 SA Championships of Performing Arts. PHOTOS: Supplied

As members of the Western Cape team, mom, Franky Lekas and Didi show off the awards they each won at the SA Champs.

Didi in full flight on stage at the Kleinmond-Hangklip Got Talent last year. PHOTO: Taylum Meyer

The World Championships are a big deal, with 52 countries participating. “The Filipinos are always the big winners, but this time it’s South Africa’s turn,” laughs Franky. “The main thing, though, is that there are always a lot of talent scouts there and if we’re lucky, Dirja could be signed up with a good record label. Last year, a 12-year-old South African vocalist, Stephan Bezuidenhout was signed up by the Justin Bieber Production Company.” Although Franky is a singing teacher, she says she has never given Dirja a formal lesson. Dirja agrees. “We all just sing a lot in our house, so I’ll be learning a new song and I’ll just say to my mom, ‘Does this work better, or that?’ She’ll tell me what she thinks and that’s that.” Excited as she is about her achievement – “It all still seems like a dream and I’m waiting to wake up” – this home-schooled singer is surprisingly softlyspoken, even reserved. What happens on the stage is nothing short of a revelation. Both she and her mother are overwhelmed by the support and excitement her success has generated in Kleinmond. “Although we have only lived here eight months,” says Franky, “they are as proud of Dirja as if she has lived here all her life.” Since the start of the South African Championships, the team of KykNET programme, Hollywood Hier Kom Ons has been following Dirja’s progress and they will continue to do so in LA, so all her supporters will be able to share in the excitement. This unpretentious girl with the fly-away curls and the earth-shattering voice has her head in the stars, but her feet firmly planted on the ground. Go, Didi, the world is waiting! See next week’s paper for details of Dirja’s benefit concert on 4 May.

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LIVING NATURE

The truth about spiders

By Anina Lee Whale Coast Conservation

piders are, quite literally, all around us. There's a good chance at least one spider is staring at you right now, sizing you up from a darkened corner of the room, eight eyes glistening in the shadows. But we are going to turn the tables on our little eight-legged friends. Whale Coast Conservation is gathering a posse of spider enthusiasts to hunt them down, in every nook and cranny, where they might hide in the Fernkloof Reserve gardens. We will shake trees, crawl under bushes, sweep the air with nets and sift soil in search of them. We want to know ‘who’ they are, especially if we have never met them before. Imagine getting the chance to find a new species; or even just one that’s new to the area. What a thrill that would be – and maybe even fame. Unlike insects, spiders are not declining in numbers. Spiders mostly eat insects. Given their abundance and the voraciousness of their appetites, how much would it be? It is estimated that the world's spiders consume somewhere between 400 million and 800 million tons of prey in any given year. That means spiders eat at least as much meat as all 7.7 billion humans on the planet. Or, for a slightly-more-disturbing comparison, the total biomass of all adult humans on Earth is still not equal to the total amount of food eaten by spiders in a given year.

Booking essential: Anina 083 242 3295 or anina.wcc@gmail.com Latrodectus indistinctus Black Button Spider with its egg sacs. In other words, spiders could eat all of us and still be hungry. South Africa is home to more than 3 000 known species of spiders, many of which are found in our homes, gardens and natural surroundings. They’re an integral part of our natural ecosystems and play an invaluable role in controlling pests.

Their venom is cytotoxic. In other words, it causes the tissues around the bite to die, forming a ‘bull’s eye’ lesion with the surrounding area progressively becoming red and swollen. An ulcerating wound can often be formed and should be treated by a doctor to prevent secondary infection.

While most South African spider species are harmless, there certainly are a few that are incredibly venomous. To minimise the risk, it is good to know how to identify the venomous spiders that you could encounter in Hermanus, what the common signs and symptoms of these specific spider bites are, and what to do if someone is bitten.

How do you recognise a sac spider when you see it? It has a black head, pale yellow body and a large abdomen. Two pairs of legs point forwards and two pairs backwards.

Sac Spiders are the sneakiest as they hunt at night and tend to bite people while they are asleep. They are estimated to be responsible for nearly three-quarters of all reported spider bites. The bite is painless so you don’t wake up and know you have been bitten. Often two-fang bite marks approximately 4-8 mm apart, is the only sign of a bite.

So, before you go to bed don’t just check under the bed for big monsters, but also your curtains, clothing, bedding and tablecloths for the little ones. Sleep tight! Button Spiders, also known as widow spiders, are probably the best-known spiders in South Africa. The black button has a red hourglass mark on top of the abdomen and the brown button has the red hourglass under the abdomen. The black widows are more venomous than the brown ones. Button spiders

have neurotoxic venom. A bite from a black widow spider is painful and can result in generalised muscle pain as well as cramps, limb pain, stiffness of the abdomen, leg weakness, profuse sweating, raised blood pressure and restlessness. The victim should be monitored in hospital. But before you start to panic, there is good news. No deaths from button spiders have been recorded in the last 50 years. Violin Spiders have a reddish-brown, violin-shaped body with dark markings. These spiders range anywhere from 8-19 mm in size. Violin spiders have a cytotoxic venom that affects the tissue around the bite mark. It can also cause additional tissue damage. Just like the sac spider, its bite is usually small and painless and it often goes unnoticed until the venom starts eating away at the tissue. As the symptoms are progressive the bite usually swells after a few hours and becomes discoloured, often developing a purple centre. This is further followed by blistering and

peeling of the skin, leaving an open wound. The main treatment is to prevent any secondary infection as untreated bites can result in additional serious infections. These spiders, like sac spiders, are nocturnal in nature and, therefore, often wander into your clothes, shoes and bedding at night. So the rule is – don’t leave your clothes and shoes lying on the floor, children. And check inside your shoes before you put them on. After all, we live in Africa – there could be anything inside them... To find out what spiders lurk in Fernkloof Nature Reserve gardens, join Whale Coast Conservation on Easter Monday at 10:00 for a spider hunt with Dr Vic Hamilton-Attwell, our local ‘spider-man’. No spider hunters will be harmed during this adventure.

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Tutamen – one of Hermanus’ hidden treasures Writer Hedda Mittner

t was the right time for me to close my doors, but Tutamen is still in business,” says Vanessa Prior, owner of this iconic antiques shop in High Street which is now open by appointment only. “I will also open shop over holiday periods and during the Hermanus First Fridays Artwalk, whenever my garden is in bloom.” Tutamen is one of the most attractive examples of a traditional Hermanus fisherman’s cottage that has been lovingly restored and renovated. The property runs all the way through from High Street to Mitchell Street, and the garden is an oasis of beauty and tranquillity amid the hustle and bustle of the CBD. When Vanessa and her late husband, Michael, bought the property in 1993, this lower part of High Street was considered “out of town”. There was no Station Square, no Hamewith, or any other multi-storey buildings at the time. “We walked through fields to get to The Marine and the waterfront, passing only a funeral parlour on the way,” Vanessa fondly recalls. Born and bred in Johannesburg, Vanessa was an independent spirit from the get-go. She left home at the tender age of 16 and migrated to the UK, where she worked as a dancer, actress and model. “I did everything, from theatre and dance to pantomime and commercials.” At 19, she married Michael Prior, an advertising and marketing executive with Ogilvy UK. By the time Vanessa returned to Johannesburg after a decade in the UK, she not only had a husband in tow but also five children! “We just thought South Africa was a much nicer place to bring up children and fortunately, Michael loved it here.” One of the couple’s shared passions was collecting antiques and

antiquarian books. They had two shops in Parkview, Johannesburg before they decided to open a new branch in Hermanus. “I wasn’t too keen on the place at first and thought it was quite a horrible little town, with hardly any shops,” laughs Vanessa. “But when I saw the heritage cottage I knew it had possibilities, so we made the owner a cheeky offer.” When their offer was accepted, Vanessa and Michael set about renovating the premises, converting the garage into a bookshop and linking it with the shop. “We used to drive down with a laden Combi every two to three months with stock from our Jo’burg shops,” recalls Vanessa. “The official opening was on 27 September 1996 and we named the shop after the Latin inscription, Decus et Tutamen, which appears on the edge of the British pound coin. It means ‘an ornament and a safeguard’, which we thought was fitting as our antiques are both decorative and an investment.” Vanessa describes her late husband as “a cerebral gentleman” and a real “English scholar”. His book shop specialised in antiquarian books and maps, while Vanessa ran the antiques business, which included furniture pieces, silver, glassware, and jewellery. “The shop was ably managed by the lovely Josephine Johnstone, and Michael and I used to travel down regularly. Further additions to the house and the development of the garden followed over the years, turning the property into a wonderful place to live”.

ABOVE: Vanessa Prior closed Tutamen’s doors on 1 April after more than two decades. BELOW: Vanessa in her delightful garden. PHOTOS: Hedda Mittner

When Michael sadly died in 2012, Vanessa sold up in Johannesburg and “moved half the shop and me down to Hermanus. And what a good move it was.”

You’ll find Tutamen at 15 High Street, Hermanus. Contact Vanessa on 028 312 3422 or 082 569 1767.

Tutamen has evolved over the past 23 years into a “wonderful place to live” since the Priors bought the property in the early nineties.

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LET’S TALK Work together for the common good With the elections only a few short weeks away there is a lot of uncertainty amongst residents as to what the future holds. It is an inconvenient truth that the general outlook of most people is one of pessimism, doom and gloom. In this era of unfettered information-sharing it has become the norm for bad news to travel not only fast but also far. In the next few weeks politicians will continue to make promises to lure voters. This is an accepted practice

in any democracy, but what seems to have fallen by the wayside is the duty of the electorate to keep the politicians to their promises. A promise from us to keep our elected representatives accountable, however, will lead to more realistic promises by politicians. Let us remember after 8 May what has been promised to us and demand delivery on those promises. This does not mean that we demand the impossible but rather that we expect good, clean and accountable

governance. This expectation does not call for destructive behaviour or the infringement of the rights of others. It calls for all of us to work together hand-inhand towards the greater good of all our residents. While we are a diverse community and we may not all agree on everything, our common purpose must be the welfare and safety of all our citizens.

well-administered area, blessed with an abundance of natural beauty and the promise of economic growth. Let us cherish this for our own and future generations. A uniﬁed purpose does not mean that we all vote for the same political party. It means that we support those in our communities who are working toward the common good and the beneﬁt of all our people.

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Marco Polo’s travels: The South African leg

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seventeen. Pa and Oom Maffeo had been travelling since Marco’s birth, thevillagemuze@gmail.com and had just returned to Venice from a mystical land in the east called Xanadu. Marco was stunned. Firstly, he had no idea Pa was that butt-ugly, In Xanadu did Kubla Khan a stately but he was also spellbound by the pleasure dome decree… stories told of a bloke called Kubla Khan. Marco Polo became famous by claiming he ‘discovered’ chopsticks, tea and Mr Khan apparently, was a local real silk during one of his walk-abouts, estate developer – like Donald Trump, but on the way home got hopelessbut honest – who’d built a stately holly lost, and somehow ended up in iday/golf resort on the banks of a rivprison. er called Alph. You’d think he could’ve chosen a more enticing name, but Keen on getting a lucrative book deal Alph it was, and the whole estate was (TV series?) he conjured up fantastic called The Pleasure Dome. tales of far-off lands, and recounted them to his cellmate, a popular roAt the entrance they’d met the local mantic novelist of the time. Between tour guide with the nametag Sam T them they compiled a book about his Coleridge, who was prone to smoking travels, cunningly titled The Travels opium and writing rhyming couplets of Marco Polo so as not to confuse for the resort’s monthly brochures. people. In Katmandu did Kobie Graaf, a campRealistically though, it was mainly site build among the trees bollocks. Okay, some of it was almost Where Ralph, his daughter’s chow-dog true, but he never even mentioned ran, his trip around the southern tip of Through campers’ tents and caravans, Africa while searching for the fabled in search of a place to pee. chopstick tree from the east. Okay, it was his first attempt, and I’m But let’s start at the beginning. He sure you’ll agree poetry wasn’t in his only met his father when he was blood, but after getting the names

and the location right he gave it another bash. This second opium-fueled version was even more ridiculous, and these were the enthralling images Pa recounted on his return.

ing’s babalas, exactly how Marco and Pa ended up on different vessels is still uncertain, but emerging from his drunken stupor later that day, he realised Pa wasn’t on board.

He also told of sallow-skinned people with narrow eyes and high cheekbones, who spoke in a mystical tongue, ate with long twigs and drank tea behind a great wall made entirely of china.

“Non problemo,” said the ship’s captain, Vasco Diaz. They were bound for Xanadu via the bottom-end of Africa anyway, and they’d find Pa when they got there. So Marco remained pleasantly drunk the entire journey.

Marco pleaded to be taken on the next trip, and while the travel bug was still biting, Pa agreed and decided to set off immediately, if not sooner. This must have cheered Mrs Polo up immensely. She hadn’t seen her hubby in 17 years, and his return severely curtailed her 16-year-long affair with a bloke called Mickey Angelo, her interior decorator and general handyman.

On docking in Table Bay for supplies, he was convinced they’d reached the Far East. He encountered sallowskinned people with high cheekbones who drank a tea called rooibos. He found no chopsticks though, and because he couldn’t click onto their language, very little was documented. From a nearby hilltop however, he spotted the egg-shaped Pleasure Dome far inland, which he said ‘glowed like a pearl in the sun,’ and set off to find Pa.

Ants in pants and itching to go, Pa booked cabins on a cruise liner bound the very next morning for Constantinople. To celebrate, they all went down to The Goose ’n Lute (local Duck ’n Fiddle) and got hopelessly sloshed till they collapsed in a leaking heap. In the confusion of the next morn-

Sadly, he found nothing but vineyards, distilleries and a rugby field. Crestfallen, he returned to the ship and continued his journey east in search of Pa, Oom Maffeo and Ralph. Next week: Marco - The Leg Down Under.

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LET’S TALK Focus should be on job creation Your newspaper, like most newspapers in South Africa, is being bombed out by letters from readers who are edgy about the future but offer no solution. They are comfortable eating at local restaurants that are staffed by foreigners without a thought about the locals whose jobs the staff has taken. Those of us who have been large-number employers know full well that the problem in South Africa is all about unemployment. In 1978 our population was around 36 million; today the figure is around 70 million. Unless we come to terms with this issue and attempt to resolve it, the future is truly bleak. To add to the problem, our large-employment company numbers are imploding. Pietermaritzburg had six or seven shoe factories, today there is only one. The construction/ building industry, an employer of big numbers, is imploding – a terrible blow to the country, but with the government dropping its guard to a group of people who emptied the coffers, there is little hope of construction work recover-

ing. The rebuilding of South Africa will be a long-and-slow process, and all ambitious people will try to leave the country to seek a living. Hermanus, along with other towns, will face the challenge to try and keep the wheels turning, and money in the bank. I urge the council to study what has happened to councils in South Africa, how they are suffering and losing ground, how they have squandered their budgets to buy the mayors fancy cars and trips overseas. The answer to our future has nothing to do with what goes on in other countries, it is about operating on a shoestring and concentrating on spending money where needed to support job growth – nothing more, nothing less. Town planners must change their focus from developments that will be uneconomical and prove to be failures over time. Heed must be paid to the large companies that are shaky and that may well collapse because of the over-trading that has developed. Shops in malls are selling the

same imported goods. They cannot possibly be comfortable with their long-term prospects. I know that town planners, as the name implies, want to keep their drawing boards active but over-development will lead to the demise of the town – a long story but the message is in the tail. Shelve your urge to expand the commercial areas and concentrate on making progress to create work for the unemployed in Hermanus who, by the way, have no intention of moving. Start off by creating vegetable gardens on vacant sites in the municipality rather than trying to develop them, this effort has been very successful in the Middle East. A visit to a grocery shop this week had spanspek selling at R56 each. How’s that for a profit? But, jokes aside, the council will be appreciated rather than castigated for its efforts and, lastly, I would suggest that local farmers be roped in to create a brains trust. Good luck. Padmaker

Readers respond via WhatsApp to: What is the future of our wild horses? My family and I feel that the wild horses of Fisherhaven have a calming effect and hold the community together as people of all walks of life are united in protecting these beautiful, majestic animals. They settle our souls and bring happiness to the majority of us. They are seen as residents just like any of our community members, all having their own quirks and querns. I believe ‘the haven’ is one of the few places where humans and nature have found a mutual respect for each other and are living in harmony. We love these animals and they are one of the major factors that made us buy property here. When choosing to live here, everyone should accept that the horses have been around since the beginning. I have a problem with the Overstrand Municipality for not being willing

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to place boards along our streets and the R43 warning motorists to be aware of the presence of farm animals and wildlife. It would be a small cost to pay to prevent humans and animals from being killed. The speed at which people drive on our roads is of great concern, not only for the horses but also for the safety of our children and pets. Maybe humans should take responsibility for their reckless behaviour and cherish the beauty of this little piece of heaven we are privileged to live in. - Mark Tunley, Fisherhaven Neighbourhood Watch I’ve been living in Fisherhaven since returning from Holland with my family in 1993. In fact, we decided to settle down here because of the quiet, peaceful area. The added bonus

was the fact that Fisherhaven has an abundance of wildlife and so many birds, not to mention visits from a herd of wild horses, which has made Fisherhaven very special. Sadly (and I suppose to be expected) the place has grown into a bustling village. To have not one but two of our beautiful horses killed by vehicles in the space of a week is insane! Years of peaceful coexistence and now this. The speeding and lawlessness has to stop. We want to keep our horses! Additional street lighting is a must, together with speed bumps and adequate signage, and lowering the speed limit to 40 km/h. - Peter Hoefnagel, Fisherhaven resident Send us your WhatsApp messages to 067 770 7629

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HPP open letter to residents Various communications regarding an “HPP Membership Drive”, dated 12 April 2019 have started circulating on social media and via email from a group called the Eastern Precinct Initiative (EPI). This communication does not originate from HPP and makes a number of claims regarding HPP, most importantly that there is “a recent decision by the HPP Board to dissolve HPP by 30 June 2019”. In the interests of sharing the true position of the HPP management body and assisting the City Improvement District (CID) members to arrive at an informed decision, I feel compelled to respond to the aforementioned. By signing up to this “HPP Membership Drive”, you will in fact be pledging your support for the removal of the current HPP Board of Directors. • The HPP levy presently included in your municipal rates account, based on 10% of your property rates, will end on 30 June 2019. • The Overstrand Municipality, after exploring a number of legal options, have advised that the only way to impose a new levy, similar to the HPP levy, will be for the ratepayers to establish a new Special Ratings Area (SRA) requiring full public participation. • HPP will not be dissolved on 30 June 2019 as claimed. We have sufficient reserves to continue normal operations until the early part of 2020, including the final expansion of the CCTV surveillance network. When the funds to conduct a normal operation are finally exhausted, HPP will then be dissolved. • If a new SRA is not in place by the time HPP is dissolved, we are legally obligated to transfer the remaining HPP assets to the Overstrand Municipality, which will include the CCTV surveillance network. This action does not preclude the CCTV surveillance system from being transferred by

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the municipality to a new SRA at some point in the future, if it is established. On 6 April I was handed a document entitled Motion: Replacement of the HPP Board by representatives of the EPI. No reasons were given for the motion and it was proposed that we step aside voluntarily in order for the EPI and Whale Coast Business Community Forum to take over control of the HPP operation and assets soonest. The HPP Board of Directors has decided not to step down. It is indeed disappointing that more energy is being expended on removing the current Board of HPP than on establishing an inclusive SRA that will serve the needs of the Hermanus community for many years to come. The CCTV control room is located in the fire station administration building and is run as a joint venture with the Overstrand Municipality. Before HPP is finally dissolved, a detailed hand-over process will be agreed with the municipality, where they will assume responsibility for Cliff Path safety in addition to the CCTV surveillance system. I fail to understand how this action could be viewed by some as detrimental to the community. I firmly believe that the current HPP Board of Directors, many of them long-serving, have the skills and experience to guide the HPP closing-down process to its final conclusion, difficult as this task may be. I must however also state that we are mindful of the fact that it is the Hermanus CID property owners that have placed us on the HPP Board and that we have no intention of overstaying our welcome if they decide that the HPP Board should be replaced. Roger Smith, HPP Chairman and Ward 3 committee member

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Little church on the mountain lives again Writer Elaine Davie

ucked into a corner of the mountainside above Betty’s Bay, surrounded by a tangle of shady trees and fynbos, stood the quaint Catholic Church called Our Lady of Montserrat (possibly an unfortunate choice of name, since she was also known as the Black Madonna due to the discolouration caused by smoke from the votive candles placed at the statue’s feet in the Catalan region of Spain). In January this year when the devastating fires roared through Betty’s Bay the little church, which was shared by the Anglican community, was not spared. Once the flames had been doused and the ash had settled, all that remained, miraculously unscathed, was a wooden statue of St Francis of the Fynbos on a brick plinth in the grounds, and the brass church bell. The rest was a burnt-out shell. The beautiful stained glass windows had been blown out or had melted, even the chalices, inside the safe where they were kept had totally disintegrated. All that was left was the door to the safe.

amazingly, that first small altar on his balcony also survived the fire. As the number of parishioners in Betty’s Bay grew, the diocese helped him build the long body of a new church next to his house and later, during the time of Fr Roger Hickley, an extension, called the Ladies’ Chapel was added.

In the meantime, parishioner Olivia Winterton says the people of Betty’s Bay couldn’t have been more supportive. “The Betty’s Bay Dutch Reformed Church has given us full use of its facilities, even setting aside a room for us to use as a vestry and Ds Stephan Sass has attended several of our services, even taking communion with us. We are so grateful to them all. Others have been equally supportive. A German swallow has donated a most beautiful quilt for us to hang in the new tabernacle and one of our own parishioners has collected shards of the stained glass windows with which she plans to create an artwork for the new building as a reminder of our ability to rise from the ashes.”

The church had an interesting history and was a much-loved feature of Betty’s Bay. Everybody spoke of the sense of peace surrounding it. So its destruction was mourned by everyone, whether they were Catholics or Anglicans, religious, or not.

Fr Swann became something of a legend in the Overberg, establishing Catholic churches in many of the small towns like Greyton, Villiersdorp, Caledon, Elgin and Hermanus, where he himself eventually became parish priest, and most of these were shared with Anglican congregations. In the 1980s the Betty’s Bay Anglicans asked to be allowed to use the little church for Christmas and Easter celebrations and this relationship continued to grow until an agreement was reached that the Catholics would use the church on a Saturday, when the travelling priest from Grabouw was available, and the Anglicans would use it on a Sunday.

In the 1960s when there were only 22 residents in Betty’s Bay, 3 of them Catholic, Father Jack Swann, the Somerset West parish priest bought a piece of land and built a holiday home for himself. When he was there, the local Catholics celebrated Mass with him on his balcony and

Two weekends ago, Archbishop Stephen Brislin visited the site of the devastation and was reduced to tears at what he saw. Meeting with the parishioners afterwards, he gave a firm undertaking that the church would be rebuilt, probably on a larger footprint. Before the fire

A visiting priest from Cape Town who had been holidaying in the rectory with his mother, and an elderly sacristan arranging flowers in the sanctuary escaped by the skin of their teeth and the Grace of God, as the wall of flames reached the back door of the rectory.

it could accommodate no more than 110 worshippers and the narrow aisle in the main sanctuary was impossible to navigate during weddings and funerals. He promised that the new building would be designed by an architect, in consultation with the community itself.

The Anglican congregation has been equally fortunate to have been accommodated in a hall at the Brigadoon Dementia Village at Stony Point for their services. All in all, members of the little church feel greatly blessed, and look forward with excitement to the sanctuary which will be reborn on the site. “The first thing we will build,” smiles Olivia, “is the belfry, and you can be sure that great brass bell will be rung loud and long so that everyone in Betty’s Bay can hear and celebrate, when the new church is consecrated.”

Easter Services: Catholic services at the Dutch Reformed Church, Disa Street 18 April – 18:00; 19 April – 15:00; 20 April – 18:00 Anglican Services at Brigadoon Dementia Village, Waller Street, Stony Point 19 April – 09:00; 21 April – 09:00

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Barrels & Beards – a baard-paartie of note Writers Hedda Mittner & Raphael da Silva

ver R110 000 was raised at the 9th Bot River Barrels & Beards harvest festival, hosted on Saturday evening at Wildekrans Wine Estate by 13 Bot River wine producers. A rain-drenched day turned into a magical evening for this popular annual event as the clouds parted and the heavens opened up, a symbolic blessing for the night's activities which, over the past three years, have raised over R400 000 to support local school-level educational projects in Bot River. It was in 2010 that Luddite Wine Estate winemaker, Niels Verburg, first dared his fellow winemakers to a grand and glorious clash of beards. The challenge has stuck and since then, the eclectic bunch of talented Bot River winemakers challenge each other every year to grow the most luxuriant beard during the harvest. What started as a small and intimate affair, has grown into a not-to-bemissed event, with 400 people attending this year’s sold-out festival. The main sponsor is Amorim Cork South Africa. The Shave Off on 1 February marked the start of the 2019 harvest – a hectic time when there is little time for sleep and even less for time-consuming activities like shaving – which culminated in the annual beard parade and talent contest at Saturday’s harvest festival. The hip and hirsute party once again welcomed the cool and, in some cases, colourfully-dressed international crowd to this laid-back yet prized wine region, known for its pioneers and mavericks. Guests had

the opportunity to not only share in the winemakers’ down-to-earth mirth and humour but also to taste new vintage wines straight from the barrel, as well as special release wines. Barrels & Beards is all about meeting the winemakers, making new friends, partying the night away – and doing some good in the process. After the auction and a dinner that lived up to its reputation as a “Botriviera feast”, the real fun started with the “stupefyingly amazing beard parade” by the winemakers, who, encouraged by howls and shrieks of laughter from the crowd, strutted and strummed their talents on the stage. Master of Ceremonies, Brandon de Kock, kept the activities in some semblance of order and judges John Maytham, Anel Grobler and Jan Laubscher attempted to give a serious tone to the performances by choosing the winner. The competition was stiff and there were nine items on the programme, starring Luddite’s Niels Verburg and his daughter, Alice; Leon Engelke of Genevieve MCC; Chris Keet and Albert van Niekerk of Gabriëlskloof; Mark Stephens of The Root Wine Co; Kosie van der Merwe of Elgin Ridge Wines; Paul Hoogwerf of Maanskyn Wines; Sebastian Beaumont of Beaumont Family Wines and German intern, Phillip Cuinis; Braam Gericke of Wildekrans Wine Estate; and Kobie Viljoen of Villion Family Wines.

Chef Petri Hendriksz, Bernice Baumgarten, AJ Stander, and Jaco and Cailyn Hendriksz.

JP Rossouw, editor of the Platter’s SA Wine Guide, with his mother-in-law, Jayne Beaumont, who presented Jayne’s Limited Edition Pinot Noir.

Chris Keet of Gabriëlskloof offering guests a barrel-tasting of their 2017 Cabernet Franc. PHOTOS: Hedda Mittner

In the end it was last year’s winner, Kobie Viljoen of Villion Family Wines, who successfully defended his title. The evening concluded with guests flooding the dance floor and partying well into the night. Congratulations to the organisers, especially Ariane Beaumont, Penny Verburg and Melissa Nielsen for pulling off another memorable night!

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Xtreme cuisine for adventurous diners athlon from Fisherman’s Cottage; you are sure to find something to tempt your taste buds and fill you with raring-to-go energy!

ermanus has not only become a Mecca for extreme sports but is now introducing diners to the concept of extreme cuisine. Each of the restaurants participating in the Hi-Tec Walkerbay Xtreme Cuisine initiative has added one high-powered dish to their menu that is specially designed to provide the energy athletes require to #findtheirownxtreme during the weekend of Friday 26 April to Sunday 28 April.

XTREME CUISINE RESTAURANTS Bientangs Cave (1) Xtreme Bientang Burger: two 200g pure-beef patties topped with cheese, bacon and garnish. Xtremely Hot Prawn and Chicken Curry: very hot curry with prawns and chicken, served with sambals, rice and papadum.

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To add some spice to it, nine restaurants located around the Old Harbour (where many of the sporting events will take place) will have an ‘xtreme’ food option on their menus for diners.

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Fisherman’s Cottage (2) Xtreme Fillet Triathlon: 200g fillet steak with smoked pork belly and Portuguese-style chicken liver sauce with savoury rice.

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breast, single-side encrusted with black sesame seeds, pan-fried in butter with black pepper and flambéed in Absolut Vodka, simmered in litchi juice and Red Bull for a kick, sweetened with fresh cherries and served with fresh cream pasta. Bionic Bean Xtreme: (vegan) chicken is replaced with tempeh steak made from fermented soya beans.

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All you need to do is visit the Goozi Kitchenshop in Mitchell Street, Hermanus and donate a minimum of R50 to HAWS – you can enter as much as you like. The competition has been extended until 29 April. The lucky winner’s prize – the Le Creuset pet collection – is sponsored by Goozi. All the funds raised will be donated to HAWS to enable these selfless animal lovers to continue feeding the dogs in their care.

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Creation celebrates another successful harvest

reation Wines hosted an intimate Harvest Celebration at their tasting venue on Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge on Friday evening, 12 April where guests had the opportunity of sharing in the secrets of what promises to be a vintage to remember. “The harvest is a happy but also hectic time,” said Creation’s Carolyn Martin. “Having commenced in January with the early picking of our Chardonnay for the Elation Méthode Cap Classique, the 2019 harvest is now in. Following the Chardonnay, our industrious harvest team moved on to pick the Pinot Noir and after that the Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Viognier. They recently brought in the Syrah, and the Merlot and Grenache were the last to be harvested.”

Liza Botha of Nosy Rosy and restauranteurs Celia and Rayno Rabie were among the guests who celebrated the 2019 harvest with Creation cellarmaster JC Martin (second from left).

Bearing in mind that at Creation all the grapes are harvested by hand, one can only imagine the hard work put in by the harvest team. “It is no secret that handpicking is a painstaking and often backbreaking activity, but it is more than worth the trouble,” said Carolyn. The pickers know exactly what to look for in a bunch, ensuring that no overripe or damaged grapes or leaves land in the crates. This precludes the need for sorting tables and additional handling. Another good reason for hand-harvesting is the fact that grape skins are easily bruised. Clearing away the vine leaves, the picker handles each bunch with care, dropping it gently into the crate. The harvest team moves into the vineyards before dawn, while the cool night air still envelopes the perfectly ripe fruit and since the cellar is situated only minutes away from the vineyards, the grapes are delivered in prime condition. But picking is, of course, only a part of the harvest story. “For the past weeks our cellar has been a hive of activity. Yet, thanks to careful planning, terrific teamwork and the extra help of our interns everything ran smoothly and the 2019 vintage looks promising to say the least,” said Carolyn with her trademark enthusiasm. She expressed her thanks to the vineyard and cellar teams, thanking each one for the hard work, dedication and admirable teamwork.

Alex van der Sluys of Hermanus Rotary with Carolyn Martin, who earlier on Friday attended the official handover of an historic farm shed, which was restored as a new ECD Centre for the Pebbles Hemel-en-Aarde Education Project with support from Hermanus Rotary.

Chef Charl van Wyk (centre) with cellar assistants Kirsten Myburgh and Urle Hansen. PHOTOS: Hedda Mittner

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Hermanus Bird Club The guest speakers at this month’s Bird Club meeting are club members Lester and Cheryll van Groeningen, who will talk about their visit to the Mkhuze Game Reserve. They’ll share their experience of the wealth of Zululand birds that Mkhuze offers. Come early and enjoy a glass of wine for a donation of R10 per glass. All guests are welcome at no charge. Fernkloof Hall | 18:00 for 18:30

Grape Expectations Spend an evening in the company of Hannes Meyer, winemaker at Lomond Wines. Enjoy three courses of scrumptious food with wines selected by Hannes. It will be an evening to remember! Tickets are R195 pp, available from The Wine Glass. Contact 082 082 0007 to book. The Wine Glass, 2 Harbour Rd, Hermanus | 18:30

Thursday

Easter Plant Sale There will be a variety of indigenous plants on display, offering a great opportunity for all gardening enthusiasts to come and shop for their favourite plants. Free entry to the plant sale area only. For more info, contact 028 272 9311. Daily from 19 – 22 April. Harold Porter National Botanical Garden, Bettys Bay | 08:30 – 16:30 Pringle Bay Art & Craft Exhibition ‘Diversity – Every Leaf, Every Colour,

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Hermanus parkrun Meet for the weekly 5 km timed walk or run, come rain or shine. Run for your own enjoyment at your own pace. The route is dog friendly and children are most welcome. Camphill Road, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley | 08:00 Betty’s Bay parkrun Join this free weekly 5 km timed run (or walk) where it’s only you against the clock. The whole family is welcome. Grab a post-run coffee in the Red Disa restaurant with fellow parkrunners. Harold Porter Botanical Garden | 08:00 Market in the Garden Hunt for treasures at this peaceful market set among the shady trees of a beautiful garden. St Peter’s Church, Main Road, Hermanus | 09:00 – 13:00

Easter pairings with Conservation Coast 19 – 22 April

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Every Song’ is the title of this special Easter exhibition hosted by the Pringle Bay Art and Craft Route. The collection of works by local and guest artists will be a celebration of the fynbos kingdom we are privileged to live in, with some works referencing the recent fires experienced in the area. For more information, contact Lesley Fullard on 082 222 1616. The exhibition will be open daily from 19 – 24 April. Harold Porter Botanical Garden | 09:00 – 16:00

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Whalehaven Easter pairings Enjoy three vintages of Whalehaven’s Conservation Coast Chardonnay or three vintages of Conservation Coast Pinot Noir paired with three locally-made pâtés. R100 per pairing or R180 for both. Bookings are essential. Contact experience@whalehaven. co.za or 028 316 1633. These special Easter pairings are available daily from 19 – 22 April. Whalehaven Winery, Hemel-enAarde Village | 10:00 – 16:30 Easter Sunset Market Don’t miss the special Easter edition of this much-loved, local and lekker outdoor market which brings friends and family, good food and wine, live music, gifts, crafts, books and charities all together on the Market Square, every last Friday of the month. 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. We'll keep your toes tapping while your children run and play on the unspoilt Heritage Square. Plenty of seating. (The usual Sunset Market will take place on Friday 26 April.) Stanford Market Square | 18:00 – 20:00

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Hermanus Country Market A favourite among the locals. Young, old, two-legged and four-legged family members are all welcome. You’ll find wholesome goodies, homemade crafts, local produce, beers and wine, speciality foods, coffee and live music. Next to Hermanus Cricket Field | 09:00 – 13:00

Die Markie Where local and international foodies and wine lovers meet. You’ll find real plates and real cutlery; real cups and real glasses; a real hangout for real people. Hermanuspietersfontein wine cellar | 09:00 – 13:00 Stanford Saturday Morning Market Come and sample the artisanal delights on display, from home-made sheep and goats’ cheeses to cured meats, farm-fresh vegetables and deli delights to tantalise your taste buds! Stanford Hotel Stoep | 09:00 – 12:00

Junktique Market One man’s junk is another one’s treasure. Come and browse to your heart’s content. To book a spot, contact oice@stanfordinfo.co.za or 028 341 0340. Stanford Tourism Courtyard | 09:00 – 12:00 Gansbaai Farmer’s Market Specialising in organic, homemade and homegrown products such as fresh farm produce, oven-fresh bakes and pastries, local wines and craft beers, and indigenous plants and herbs. No plastic or polystyrene packaging, only eco-friendly wood, paper, glass and earthenware used to display goods. For enquiries, contact 028 384 1439 or doulene@gansbaaitourism.co.za Kapokblom Street, opposite Gansbaai Tourism | 09:00 – 14:00

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Ryno Velvet Catch Ryno Velvet’s live performance at this popular night spot. Call 028 313 2137 to book. Soul Café, 181 Main Rd, Hermanus | 20:00

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OnVerWag Car Boot Sale Stop off at the empty plot between Aida and the Hire Centre and find bargains galore! All proceeds go to the OnVerWag Neighbourhood Watch. Book your spot at R100 per boot by contacting Michelle on 076 617 8203 or mnheks@hotmail.com 9 Van Blommestein St, Onrus | 10:00 – 13:00 Great White MTB & Trail Run Explore the magnificent Walker Bay Fynbos Conservancy trails by choosing between three MTB options (52 km, 32 km or 15 km) and three Trail Run options (21 km, 12 km or 5 km). The picturesque Lomond Wine Estate will be the venue for this Easter Saturday event, with ample shade and entertainment for supporters. Online entries (www.entryninja.com) close on 17 April 2019. Registration and late entries: Friday 19 April from 17:00 - 19:00 or Saturday 20 April at Lomond Wine Estate. Get all the details on the web page scuttle.co.za/ scuttle-events/ Lomond Wine Estate | 09:00 – 16:00

Summer Fun in the Courtyard Enjoy oysters and bubbly, local wines, craft beer and tapas-style plates, every Sunday. For more info or to reserve a table, call 082 082 0007. The Wine Glass, 2 Harbour Road, Hermanus | from 12:00

Easter Egg Hunt Bring the whole family and enjoy the beauty of the botanical gardens while the little ones hunt for Easter eggs. There will be two group: 3 – 5 years (forest section) and 6 – 9 years (marquee lawn). R28 for adults, R18 for seniors 60 years and older, R10 for scholars, free entry for U6 years. Normal entrance fees apply. For more info, contact 028 272 9311. Daily from 20 – 22 April. Harold Porter National Botanical Garden, Bettys Bay | 12:00 – 13:00

Easter Sunday Sunset Show Don’t miss this live performance by GoodLuck, an award-winning, chart-topping electronic band from Cape Town. GoodLuck’s high-energy shows are redefining the possibilities of live electronics and reviving the lost art of songwriting and storytelling in electronic music. Their recent single 'Be Yourself' released on the band’s own Get Lucky Records imprint, has received massive radio support across Europe. Come and relax in beautiful surroundings and enjoy the music. There will be food stalls and a cash bar available. No picnic baskets will be allowed to be brought in. Tickets at R250 pp (R150 for U16) are available at www.webtickets.co.za Stanford Hills Estate | 17:00

Runaway Nuns & Retro Dizzy This is garage rockers, Runaway Nuns’ first visit to Hermanus. Join them and Retro Dizzy to celebrate the release of their debut album, Holy Collusion. Tickets are R80 online (http://qkt.io/

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Spider Survey Join Whale Coast Conservation on a spider hunt with local ‘spiderman’, Dr Vic Hamilton Attwell. This eco-adventure is suitable for the whole family, including children of 6 years and older. The cost is R120 for adults and R60 for children. All proceeds go towards environmental education. Booking is essential. Contact anina.wcc@gmail. com or 083 242 3295. Fernkloof Nature Reserve | 10:00

Tuesday

Graze Farmer’s Market Reduce your carbon footprint and get your fresh veggies – always seasonal, always fresh. Stay for coffee and breakfast. For more info, call Tabby & Alex on 076 243 1930. Graze Slow Food Café, Stanford | 09:00 – 12:00

23 Home Industries Market Get your fresh micro-greens, home-processed and home-baked goodies at this family- and pet-friendly market, every Wednesday. New vendors are welcome. Contact Lani on 082 679 7819 or visit www.afdaksrivier.co.za Café Tango & Afdaksrivier Nursery | 09:30 – 12:30

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The story of India U3A presents the first episode of a new DVD series on India by acclaimed writer and historian, Michael Wood. This six-part series uncovers the fabulous sights, sounds and dazzling achievements of the world's oldest and most influential civilization. From the deserts of Turkmenistan to the Khyber Pass and the plains of Pakistan, from the Himalayas to the

Think & Drink Join Stanford Conservation Trust’s fun quiz evening. Only R150 (bring your own wine) includes a delicious meal and a R50 donation to the trust for the upkeep of Stanford’s beautiful Wandelpad. To book, contact Marian on 083 303 4330 or email stanfordconservationtrust@gmail.com Stanford | 18:30 for 19:00

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HI-TEC Walkerbay Xtreme Featuring a host of sporting activities, from running, swimming and cycling

to functional fitness, paddling and SUPing, participants will be spoilt for choice at this annual multi-day, multi-discipline adventure sports festival. The whole experience comprises both family- and spectator-friendly activities and challenging events for the die-hard, top local and international athletes that participate. Visit www.walkerbayxtreme.com or turn to P21 for all the details. Hermanus, 26 – 28 April | from 08:00

The Vietnam War U3A presents the highly-acclaimed 10-part American television documentary series, The Vietnam War. Directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, the series cost around $30 million and took more than 10 years to make. Episode 1 covers the years 1858 – 1961 and reviews the French colonial occupation of Vietnam, which came to an end after a long and brutal war with Vietnamese revolutionaries led by Ho Chi Minh. With the Cold War intensifying, Vietnam is divided in two at Geneva. Communists in the North aim to reunify the country, while America supports Ngo Dinh Diem's untested regime in the South. The duration of each episode is 75 minutes. Catholic Church Hall | 10:00 Chameleon Art Exhibition Some of the top artists in Hermanus have donated artworks depicting chameleons to raise funds for Whale Coast Conservation’s Chameleon Project. The art will be exhibited at an exclusive preview hosted at Art Thirst Gallery on Friday at 18:00 and all day on Saturday. After the preview, they will be sold at the individual galleries by silent auction during the First Fridays Artwalk on 3 May. The funds raised will be donated to WCC

for the conservation of these beloved creatures in our area. Art Thirst Gallery, 17 High Street, Hermanus | 18:00 Stanford Sunset Market This much-loved, local and lekker outdoor market brings friends and family, good food and wine, live music, gifts, crafts, books and charities all together on the Market Square, every last Friday of the month. 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. We'll keep your toes tapping while your children run and play on the unspoilt Heritage Square. Plenty of parking and seating. Stanford Market Square | 18:00 – 20:00

Benguela Music Trivia Fridays Test your wine knowledge, mixed up with some general knowledge and music questions, at this fun quiz evening hosted by Piano Ben on the last Friday of every month. The cost is R30 pp, of which R10 is donated to the Hermanus Night Shelter. Stand a chance of winning a case of Matilda’s Secret wine. To book, contact 087 357 0637 or info@benguelacove.co.za Benguela Cove Tasting Room | 19:00

Sunday

Violin Dialogue Overstrand Arts / Kunste (OAK) presents Zanta Hofmeyr and Miro Chakaryan, who will perform their award-winning programme of virtuoso duos for two violins. With pianist Olive Sandilands they have had several successful performances around the country, winning the award for best classical music production at the 2018 Aardklop Festival and the Fiësta award for the best performance of classical music at arts festivals in South Africa during 2018. Their programme comprises works by Leclair, Halvorsen, Mozcowski, Shostakovich, Wieniawski and Sarasate. Tickets at R150 pp (R60 for students) are available from the Tourism Office in Mitchell Street (Tel: 028 312 2629). For enquiries, contact René du Plooy on 082 940 4238. Municipal Auditorium | 15:30

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It’s a whole new Food Lover’s Market Writer & Photographer Raphael da Silva

magine, if you can, one shop in Hermanus selling enough food over four days to host the entire population of the Overstrand, all 100 000 of us, to a delicious meal of lamb and potatoes, topped with a piece of steak or chicken, accompanied by a healthy glass of milk and finished off with a piece of fruit for dessert. Even more impressive, imagine this shop being able to supply this quantity of food over the Black Friday shopping weekend and not run out of stock, not even once, even though it was their store opening. The numbers are staggering: 11 500 kg of lamb, 6 500 kg of chicken, 1 000 kg of steak, 35 000 kg of potatoes, 21 000 litres of milk and 4 000 kg of bananas. And this was just 6 items out of the hundreds that were on offer in the store that weekend. It is mind-boggling to comprehend the skills that are required to forecast the quantities of food items to order, to manage the logistics of keeping the shop shelves full, and the teamwork that must be in place to keep thousands of excited customers happy. With all this information, you can appreciate the feat that Food Lover’s Market pulled off last November when they opened the doors of their new premises at the Whale Coast Mall. “It was chaos on the opening weekend but I was spot on with my numbers,” says Dino Petim happily. Along with his three brothers Mario, José and Marco, Dino is one of the co-owners of Food Lover’s Market in Hermanus. “We had enough stock of everything and, when stock was running out, we had the trucks outside ready to resupply. It was an exciting time. The whole family was here to help.” Moving from Gateway Shopping Centre after 18 years was the right decision, says Dino. While the Whale Coast Mall offers more parking and better accessibility for customers, it was the opportunity to have more

store space that appealed most to Dino. “We’ve been able to offer a wider selection, especially in prepared foods, a better and bigger bakery (it took me a week to get the donut machine working properly), a smoother-running butchery (we now do all our smoking in-house), a fish shop (keeping it fresh) and the sushi conveyor belt (creating theatre inside),” he says. Moving to the Whale Coast Mall and being able to expand the store to offer a much bigger variety has not only been great for customers, but for jobs as well. Forty new jobs were created, increasing the Food Lover’s team to 125. But an expanded store also meant that Dino needed to invest time and money in upskilling and training his team. “We brought people from Cape Town and Johannesburg, who spent one to two months here training the team. We also sent two mini-buses to Cape Town and Somerset West every day for two weeks to other Food Lover’s stores to train the staff on the Pointof-Sale cash registers and for the kitchen staff to practise,” says Dino Dino’s connection with Hermanus started in 2001, when he came here after matriculating from Hottentots Holland High School in Somerset West to join the family business in their newly-opened Top of the Crop fruit and vegetable shop at Gateway Shopping Centre. The store name soon changed to Fresh Value. Then came the opportunity to become a Fruit and Vegetable City franchise owner in 2005 and the rest, as they say, is history. Food Lover’s Market is one of Sub-Saharan Africa’s most successful food retail groups, with 126 stores in 10 countries. During this time, Dino married his high school sweetheart, Judith, and together they have had three children. While he still flies up to Johannesburg to help his brothers out with the businesses they run there, he calls Hermanus home. “I love it here. I’ve seen Hermanus grow from a village to a town. The lifestyle for the kids is great. You can’t get this lifestyle anywhere else. Everything is family-oriented”.

Food Lover’s Market Hermanus' new premises at Whale Coast Mall.

The Food Lover’s Market management team, from left: Mervin Adams, Trevor Cole, Dino Petim and Bruce Ferreira. To cope with the growth of the store, Dino has built a strong team around him over the years. Bruce Ferreira, the Store Manager, started with Dino nine years ago as the department manager of the coffee shop. Originally from Port Elizabeth, Bruce loves the new store. “It’s a different story. It’s much busier. There is a good vibe. You can see it in the customers. Everyone is talking about the store in town,” he says. Mervin Adams, the Assistant Store Manager, is originally from Bot River but now lives in Hawston. He joined the team seven years ago in the receiving department, but has risen through the ranks. When asked what

he enjoys most about Food Lover’s, he replies, “It’s a learning experience working with customers and making their shopping experience more comfortable.” For many customers though, one of the highlights of Food Lover’s Market is the butchery where Trevor Cole is a familiar face. Originally from Oxford in England, Trevor joined Dino nine years ago. For Trevor, the new store has meant better control over the quality of the meat products offered. “We offer a better range in a nicer environment. We have our own inhouse smoker that we use every day. Basically, we’ve become a manufacturer.” But, as Dino points out, achieving this

success has not been easy. “Every day is a challenge. I’ve been brought up in retail. You have to fight for your business every day. If you step back and take your eyes off it, it will slowly deteriorate.” For the sake of those of us who count Food Lover’s Market among their favourite stores, let’s hope that Dino continues to keep his eyes looking firmly ahead. As customers, we are counting on him to supply our shopping trolleys with an amazing array of produce. But, as importantly, there are 125 individuals and their families who are counting on him and Food Lover’s Market Hermanus for their livelihoods.

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Hot topics for FynArts talks and presentations

The Strauss & Co Series of Talks and Presentations will cover topics that range from art, literature, theatre and music to history. An opportunity to meet the inspiring Sindiwe Magona, recipient of the 2019 FynArts Legacy Award, should be at the top of every festivalgoer’s wish list. As a teacher, civil servant, novelist, poet, playwright and women’s activist, Sindiwe has received numerous awards for her humanitarian work and her outstanding achievements in literature. Come and listen to Sindiwe as she receives her award and talks to Christopher Hope about her life’s work in the Municipal Auditorium on Saturday, 8 June at 09:30, or join her for high tea at The Marine on Monday 10 June at 15:00, when she’ll present a talk entitled Woman to Woman. Another highlight is a series of three presentations by William Kentridge, featuring his animated, charcoal, hand-drawn films entitled Drawings for Projection. Produced between 1989 and 2011, this period of the artist’s maturation and arrival on the world stage coincides with the period of unfolding political upheaval in South Africa. Personal and political themes are intertwined in this series

of films, perhaps the artist’s most experimental and deeply-felt work. The three presentations will be screened in the Municipal Auditorium on Saturday, 8 June at 11:00, 14:00 and 15:30. For history buffs there are two talks – one by Joanna Hardie on Pamela Churchill, the fascinating daughterin-law of Winston Churchill (Wed 12 June at 11:00 in the Municipal Auditorium), and the other by Rev James Gray, entitled Waltzing with Rommel (Thurs 13 June at 11:00 in the United Church). Another local resident, photographer Leanne Dryburgh, whose book, Fifty Years with the Wild Horses will be launched during FynArts, will present a talk on the free-roaming horses of the Overberg, taking the audience through their history with stories, facts and photographs (Sat 15 June at 14:00 in the Windsor Hotel). South Africa’s iconic entertainer, Pieter-Dirk Uys will be joining FynArts for the first time this year with a presentation of Tannie Evita’s Committie of Enquiry, featuring everyone’s favourite character, Evita Bezuidenhout, with well-known stand-up comedian and actor, Alan Committie. This show will be presented on Friday 14 June at 11:00 in the Grobbelaar Hall. Other presentations will include a homage to Leonard Cohen by Lesley Marx, a discussion on What kind of President will the 2019 elections deliver? by Tinyiko Maluleke, a talk by motivational speaker, David Grier entitled Courage doesn’t always roar, a presentation by Philip Boyd on My Life with Prima Ballerina Assoluta

Phyllis Spira, and a screening of the film, Krotoa, followed by a discussion between the director, Roberta Durrant and Christopher Hope. Also on the FynArts programme are book and poetry readings. Author Christopher Hope will read from his latest novel, The Café de Moveon Blues and discuss his journey ‘in search of who we are and what we thought we were doing there’, while Mike Bruton, one of the leading fish biologists in Africa, will read from Curator and Crusader and discuss the fascinating life and work of Marjorie Courtenay-Latimer and her role in the discovery of the coelacanth, a member of an order of fishes believed to have been extinct for more than 60 million years.

LEFT: Sindiwe Magona, the recipient of the 2019 FynArts Legacy Award. BELOW: Pieter-Dirk Uys' beloved character will entertain audiences in Tannie Evita’s Committie of Enquiry. BOTTOM: William Kentridge will present Drawings for Projection, a three-part series.

Award-winning poet and novelist, Fanula Dowling will entertain her audience by reading her best-known poems as well as new ones. Some funny, some sad, they link together into a story about Fanula’s life experiences. Group readings will also be presented by Southern Writers, a Hermanus group founded 20 years ago, who will be joined by non-members in a varied programme aimed at engaging and entertaining the audience. Find the full Hermanus FynArts 2019 programme online at www. hermanusfynarts.co.za. Tickets can also be booked online via the FynArts website or at www. webtickets.co.za. Alternatively, visit the Hermanus Tourism office in Mitchell Street or contact 028 312 2629 / 060 957 5371. - Hedda Mittner

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he 2019 Hermanus FynArts Festival will once again play host to acclaimed artists, musicians, performers and presenters who have been invited to entertain, inspire and delight their audiences. True to its unique format as a fusion of arts festival and winter school, FynArts will also inform, challenge and educate festivalgoers on a wide range of subjects.

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EASTER RECIPES Mexican sweet and spicy braaied chicken with chilli butter mielies Serves 6

More than 2 hours

INGREDIENTS Marinade: • 1\3 cup (80ml) oil • 2 Tbsp (30ml) brown sugar • 2 cloves garlic, crushed • 2 green chillies, seeds removed and nely chopped (optional) • Salt and milled pepper • Handful coriander, plus extra for serving • 6 PnP chicken leg quarters • Chilli butter mielies: • 6 corn on the cob • 1\4 cup (60ml) butter, softened • 3 Tbsp (45ml) parsley, nely chopped • 1\2 tsp (3ml) ground cumin • Pinch cayenne pepper • Handful coriander, for serving

Enjoy your lunch outdoors this Easter. METHOD • In a large bowl, mix oil, sugar, garlic, chillies, seasoning and coriander together. • Place chicken in a large bowl and coat with marinade. Set aside for 1 hour. • Remove and place on a roasting tray in the oven at 160˚C and cook for 20 minutes, until blonde. • Prepare medium-hot coals and secure chicken in a fold-out re grid. • Cook over braai, basting regularly with oil until skin is crisp and meat juices run clear from a cut made in the thickest part of the drumstick. • Add mielies to the grid and braai until cooked through. Place in a serving bowl. • Stir chilli butter ingredients together and smear over hot mielies. • Sprinkle with coriander and serve with chicken.

Chocolate lava fondants Serves 6

Less than 45 minutes

INGREDIENTS • 3\4 cup (180g) butter, plus extra for greasing • 15g cocoa powder, for dusting • 2 slabs (90g each) dark chocolate • 3 eggs • 3 egg yolks • 3\4 cup (180g) castor sugar • 1\4 cup (40g) cake our • Pinch salt • Handful berries, for serving • Sprig mint leaf, for garnishing

Watch as chocolate oozes out of the centre. METHOD Preheat oven to 200°C. • Grease 6 ramekins and dust insides with cocoa powder (this will make turning them out easier). • Melt butter and chocolate together over a double boiler. Set aside. • Whisk eggs, yolks and sugar with an electric beater until light and uffy and pale in colour. • Fold through melted chocolate mixture. • Sift our and add salt. • Stir into chocolate mixture until well combined. • Pour into ramekins and bake for 12-14 minutes (the centre should still be wobbly). • Remove and cool. • Turn out on plates. • Serve with berries and garnish with mint.

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Show your community spirit at the Windsor Marine Mile T

he Hi-Tec Walkerbay Xtreme (WBX), to be hosted in Hermanus from 26-28 April, is more than an adventure sports festival. It is an opportunity for residents, community organisations, local businesses and schools to show some community spirit.

CEO of Old School Group. OSG co-owns and runs the event in close association and partnership with Hermanus and its people. The Hi-Tec Walkerbay Xtreme is also backed by sponsor Hi-Tec, the Hermanus Business Chamber (HBC) and Hermanus Tourism.

The Windsor Marine Mile is the perfect opportunity to do just that. The distance is manageable (only 1.6 km), the view along Marine Drive is spectacular and the aim is admirable; as part of the entry fee, participants in the community category are encouraged to donate a pair of shoes.

“Since its inception, the team behind the WBX has sought to raise the profile of Hermanus and showcase the region as the breathtaking hidden gem it is. The primary reason for this was to boost the local economy and promote community development. The Windsor Marine Mile offers locals the opportunity to buy into this dream.”

Entry fees are R50 for community organisations and schools (teams of five) and R200 for local businesses (teams of four). There will be special prizes for teams showcasing community ‘gees’ as well as for businesses, organisations and schools with the most entries.

Interested parties can become involved in the following ways: Encourage your colleagues/employees/ learners to participate; donate school stationery, bags or shoes; donate sports shoes; sponsor entries, or donate prize money.

“The Windsor Marine Mile aims to be a get-together opportunity for all communities in Hermanus. The idea is to motivate all residents and local businesses to take their employees, family and friends and spend some quality time together, get some exercise and contribute to community building,” says Gerhardi Odendaal,

“The Hermanus Business Chamber fully supports this initiative and we encourage all local businesses, community organisations and schools to make use of this opportunity to show some community spirit. As we enter the quiet winter months, the WBX brings visitors and much-needed business to the Overstrand and we

encourage residents to participate in and support not only the Windsor Marine Mile, but all the other exciting events hosted over the weekend,” says Gideon Serfontein, chairperson of the HBC. There will also be categories for elite athletes and other WBX athletes with prize money of R11 000 up for grabs for male and female runners 13 and younger, runners aged 14 to 18, and runners aged 19 years and older. The entry fee is R100 per runner 18 years and older, and R50 per runner younger than 18. The Marine Mile is open to everyone to run or walk – friends can challenge one another; businesses can use it as a team-building exercise and families can come and have some fun. Waves of runners will start one minute apart on Marine Drive and finish at the Old Harbour. The Marine Mile takes place on Friday 26 April from 15:30. Online entries are open. Visit www.walkerbayxtreme.com or email entries@walkerbayxtreme .com for more information. Businesses, organisations and schools are welcome to email andrea@oldschoolgroup.com with questions or to enter.

Find your family fun at WBX The Hi-Tec Walkerbay Xtreme (WBX), a three-day adventure sports festival in Hermanus, offers an extensive selection of events to ensure there is something for every member of the family, including children. To cater for all ages, organisers have updated the age category for the junior triathlon to include 14- and 15-year-olds. It will consist of a 150 m swim, 5 km cycle and 2 km run, and is the perfect opportunity for youngsters to get their first taste of competing in a triathlon. Older participants (16 years and older) will be taking part in the popular sold-out sprint triathlon. “We want to encourage participants to enter as a family and enjoy some quality family time in Hermanus. That is why we are constantly looking for ways to make this event even more exciting and inclusive,” says Gerhardi Odendaal, CEO of Old School Group. OSG co-owns and runs the event in close association and partnership with Hermanus and its people. The

Hi-Tec Walkerbay Xtreme is also backed by sponsor Hi-Tec, the Hermanus Business Chamber, Hermanus Tourism and Westgro.

Over and above the 5 km and 2.5 km open-water swimming events, a shorter distance of 600 m is also part of the mix.

Besides the junior triathlon, the WBX offers shorter distances in the mountain-bike events, Cliff Path runs, and open-water swimming events. These options are ideal for younger or recreational athletes who want to take it easy and have some fun at the WBX.

One of last year’s participants, Ameen Stemmet of Lansdowne, says his whole family participated in the WBX.

Check out the programme and get planning 26-28 April

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Dare to #findyourxtreme with the Big 6 Xtreme (Marine Mile, 35 km MTB Challenge, Swim-Run-Jump Challenge, Sprint Triathlon, Open Water Swim and 20 km Trail Run); Entry fee: R1500.

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Westvaal Auto Valley Xtreme MTB Stage Race – 08:00; Entry fees: R400 – R700. This year, the Hi-Tec Walkerbay Xtreme has introduced an all-new MTB stage race event! Enter both Stage 1 and Stage 2 for just R700 or choose to do a single distance on either day. Blue Mountain Xtreme Stage Race – 09:00; Entry fees: R280 – R500. An all-new stage race for trail-running adventurers! Enter both Stage 1 and 2 for just R500 or choose to enter a single distance on either day. Windsor Marine Mile Xtreme (1.6km) – From 15:30; Entry fees: R50 – R100. Cliff Path Xtreme Fun Run (5.6km or 12.2km) – 16:15/17:00; Entry fees: R100 – R150.

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Valley Xtreme MTB Challenge (22km, 36km or 58km) – From 07:30; Entry fees: R250 – R400. Old Harbour Xtreme (Surf-ski) – 08:15; Entry fees: R100 – R300. Blue Water Xtreme (SUP) – 08:15; Entry fees: R100 – R150. Blue Mountain Xtreme Trail Run (9km or 21km) – From 8:30; Entry fees: R220 – R280. See & Sand Xtreme (Swim-run-jump) – 11:00; Entry fee: R300. Urban Xtreme MTB Criterium – 14:00; Entry fee: R300. Twilight Xtreme Night Run – 18:00; Entry fee: R150.

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The Westvaal Auto Valley Xtreme MTB challenge offers three distances: 60km, 35km and 20km, with the shorter route suitable for younger riders and newcomers. Runners can choose between 5.6 km and 12.2 km in the Cliff Path Xtreme fun run, or enter the Windsor Marine Mile Sprint, a 1.6 km dash down Marine Drive. This event offers special category prizes for runners 13 years and younger, runners aged 14 to 18, and runners older than 19, making it the perfect event to enter as a family.

“The Xtreme is a must-do event for the whole family as it caters for everyone. My wife Thakira and sons Taariq and Abdu-Razeen always look forward to this fun-filled weekend in Hermanus. Our friends and family also come down to participate and support. The organisers have done a really great job in hosting a world-class event. The atmosphere is amazing and the town of Hermanus is abuzz over the weekend.”

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Walkerbay Xtreme Triathlon – 08:00; Entry fee: R500. Walkerbay Xtreme Junior Triathlon – 11:00; Entry fee: R350. Strongman Xtreme – From 10:30 Open Water Xtreme (Ocean swim: 600m; 2.5km or 5km) – From 12:00; Entry fee: R220 – R500.

With 13 events to choose from, the Hi-Tec Walkerbay Xtreme offers something for everyone – from adventure seekers, professional athletes and fitness fanatics to recreational outdoor enthusiasts looking for a new challenge.

Details: Enter online at www.walkerbayxtreme.com For more information, follow Walkerbay Xtreme on Facebook (www.facebook.com/walkerbayxtreme), Twitter (@walkerbayxtreme) or Instagram (@walkerbayxtreme).

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The opinions expressed in this column are the opinions of the writer and not necessarily those of PSG and do not constitute advice. Although the utmost care has been taken in the research and preparation of this column, no responsibility can be taken for actions taken on information in this article. Always remember the prudent way is to consult your portfolio manager before investing.

MY WEALTH

Get money advice from a professional By Jana Visagie, assistant portfolio manager, PSG Wealth Hermanus

he maximum amount I can save each month is R500. Apart from opening a savings account and earning interest, are there any better options? There are a myriad investment options available, even with as ‘little’ as R500 per month. The important factor is to start investing from an early age, and to increase the contribution over time. Individuals have unique circumstances, and everyone has different needs and objectives. A qualified investment adviser will assist in identifying the appropriate investment vehicle. I would like to make use of the expertise

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of a proper financial services company. Do I need to invest a certain amount before I can use such a company? Each investment company has its own minimum investment requirements. As mentioned, however, you can invest from as little as R500 per month at most investment houses. Financial advisers, typically, negotiate a management fee for their services. I am 35 years old and earning just enough to stop renting, buy a house and pay the monthly bond. I am wondering if I would be better off continuing to rent, and instead put the additional money, about R5 000 a month, into an investment account. What should I do? This is an age-old dilemma and each of the options has its merit. In any market, the question revolves around your specific financial situation and

requirements, rather than one versus the other. Being a homeowner is a big financial responsibility (bond repayments, additional costs associated with homeownership), but your property’s value might appreciate, which leads to potential growth in your personal wealth. Renting a property allows more flexibility, but the rental on a property is likely to increase year-on-year and there is no guarantee that a lease will be renewed when it expires. You will need to consult a qualified adviser to assist you in making the right choice, given your circumstances. What percentage of my monthly gross salary should I be investing every month? Is there a hard-and-fast, triedand-trusted rule? It is extremely diicult to give any percentage as a rule, especially as each investor is unique. Factors

such as age/investment horizon and affordability play a huge part in determining an appropriate contribution. For example, one strategy is to start at the ‘end goal’. How much money – in today’s terms – do I need at a specific point in the future (at retirement, or whatever the goal may be – perhaps a college fund or buying a new house or vehicle) to sustain my standard of living? One can then determine, using certain assumptions, how much to save or contribute to an appropriate investment fund on a regular basis. As a general guideline, for people who start saving at a relatively young age (early to mid-20s), 10 percent of gross salary (before tax) is accepted as a fair, minimum savings target.

Retirement Annuities (RAs) are tax-eicient investment vehicles that are specifically designed to assist investors achieve their long-term retirement goals. An RA, however, is only one of many investment vehicles at your disposal. Other examples are tax-free savings accounts and voluntary or discretionary investment accounts. The suitability of an RA to your specific needs and objectives should be discussed with your financial adviser. Once it has been established that an RA does, indeed, fall into your long-term investment plan, it is relatively simple to implement the investment. Any well-qualified, experienced investment adviser should be able to do that relatively easily on your behalf.

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Kragtens Artikel 47 van die Overstrand Munisipaliteit Verordening vir Munisipale Grondgebruikbeplanning, 2015 word hiermee kennis gegee van die onderstaande aansoeke van toepassing op Erf 523, Stanford naamlik:

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 47 of the Overstrand Municipality By-Law on Municipal Land Use Planning, 2015 of the application mentioned below applicable to Erf 523, Stanford namely:

Kukhutshwe isaziso ngokwemiba yeCandelo lama-47 yoMthethwana kaMasipala waseOverstrand ngeZicwangciso Zokusetyenziswa koMhlaba kaMasipala ku2015, ngesicelo esifakwe ngezantsi esihambelana nesiza 523, e-Stanford koku kulandelayo:

Aansoek om vergunningsgebruik ingevolge Artikel 16(2)(o) ten einde ‘n transmissietoring op bogenoemde eiendom op te rig.

Application in terms of Section 16(2)(o) for a consent use in order to erect a transmission tower on the above property.

Aansoek om afwyking ingevolge Artikel 16(2)(b) ten einde die toepaslike 10,5m hoogtebeperking te oorskry ten einde die 25m hoë voorgestelde transmissietoring te akkommodeer.

Application in terms of Section 16(2)(b) for a departure to exceed the applicable 10,5m height restriction in order to accommodate the proposed 25m high transmission tower.

Aansoek om afwyking ingevolge Artikel 16(2)(b) ten einde die hoogtebeperking vanaf 2,1m na 2,4m te oorskry ten einde ‘n pallisade-heining op te rig.

Application in terms of Section 16(2)(b) for a departure in order to encroach the height restriction from 2,1m to 2,4m to erect a palisade fence.

Besonderhede aangaande die voorstel lê ter insae gedurende weeksdae tussen 08:00 and 16:30 by die Departement: Stadsbeplanning te Patersonstraat 16, Hermanus en by die Stanford Biblioteek, Queen Victoriastraat, Stanford. 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) aconradie@overstrand.gov.za) voor of op Vrydag, 24 Mei 2019, stipuleer u naam, adres, kontak besonderhede, belang in die aansoek en redes vir kommentaar. Telefoniese navrae kan gerig word aan die Stadsbeplanner, Mnr. P. Roux 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. Munisipale Bestuurder, Overstrand Munisipaliteit, Posbus 20, HERMANUS, 7200 Munisipale Kennisgewing Nr. 58/2019

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 and at the Stanford Library, Queen Victoria Street, Stanford.

Sisicelo ngokwemiba yeSolotya le-16(2)(0) kuMthethwana osewuchaziwe ukuze kusetyenziswe ngokwemvume kumiswe ipali yokuncedisana nonxibelelwano kwesi siza.

Sisicelo ngokwemiba yeSolotya le-16(2)(b) kuMthethwana osewuchaziwe ukuze kube nophambuko olucetywayo ukwedlula umlinganiselo womqathango othintelayo oyi 10,5m wobude ukukhawulelana nalepali yonxibelelwano ebubude buyi 25m.

Sisicelo ngokwemiba yeSolotya le-16(2)(b) kuMthethwana osewuchaziwe ukuze kube nophambuko olucetywayo kunyenyiswe umgca okwicala eliphezulu nakwicala lasentshona ukusuka ku-2,1m ukuya ku2,4m ukuze kwenziwe ucingo lwe phaliseyidi (palisade).

Iinkcukacha ezihmabelana nesi sindululo ziyafumaneka ukuba zihlolwe kwiintsuku zaphakathi evekini, phakathi kwentsimbi ye-08:00 ukuya kweye-16:30 kwiCandelo: Ukucwangciswa kweDolophu kwa16 ePaterson Street, eHermanus kunye nakwi Tala lwencwadi lase Stanford, Queen Victoria Street, Stanford.

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) aconradie@overstrand.gov.za) on or before Friday, 24 May 2019, quoting your name, address, contact details, interest in the application and reasons for comments. Telephonic enquiries can be made to the Town Planner, Mr. P. Roux 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.

Naluphi na uluvo olubhaliweyo malungeniswe ngokwezibonelelo zamaCandelo lama-51 nelama52 oMthethwana kaMasipala (16 Paterson Street, Hermanus / (f) 028 313 2093 / (e) aconradie@overstrand.gov.za) ngomhla okanye ngaphambi kilwesiHlanu umhla we-24 Meyi ku2019, unike igama lakho, idilesi, iinkcukacha ofumaneka kuzo, umdla wakho kwesi sicelo nezizathu zokuhlomla. Imibuzo ngefowuni ingathunyelwa kuMnu P Roux at 028-313 8900. UMasipala angala ukwamkela iziphakamiso emva kosuku lokuvala. Nabanina ongakwaziyo ukufunda okanye ukubhala angandwendwela iSebe likaMasipala lokuCwangcisa iDolophu apho igosa likamasipala liza kumnceda ukuze ahlomle ngokusemthethweni.

Municipal Manager, Overstrand Municipality, P.O. Box 20, HERMANUS, 7200 Municipal Notice No. 58/2019

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MY WELLNESS

Modern upgrades for Gansbaai health facility

n impressive, R21 million, state-of-the-art clinic is under construction in Gansbaai, with completion scheduled for March 2020. The project entails the building of a new wing linked to the existing Gansbaai Clinic as well as upgrades to, and refurbishment of, the current facility. Services to be added include Emergency Treatment and Infectious Disease units, ambulance bay, medical waste and refuse facilities. The expansion and upgrade also include additional site works comprising parking, landscaping and rain-water harvesting. A key element of the design solution was to adopt a phased approach, to ensure a continuous, free-flow of operations at the current facility throughout the construction period,

while providing a pleasant environment for patients and staff. Regardless of the wintery conditions, Provincial Minister of Health, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo and Overstrand Executive Mayor, Dudley Coetzee, were upbeat at the sod-turning event that marked the start of the construction project, at the clinic, on Thursday 4 April. In her address, Minister Mbombo stated: “The project will certainly improve the current services that are offered to our patients. This will allow more patients to be treated at this facility, and will ensure better patient flow in a bigger-and-better facility, with a more-comprehensive, health-service package.”

members; councillors; healthcare professionals, and a host of health officials were also present at the proceedings that commenced with a welcome by Sr Dorothea Jacobs. This was followed by an overview of the building plans and an artist’s impression of the exciting new building.

An artist’s impression of the new state-of-the-art clinic to be built in Main Road. The project entails the construction of a new extension wing with a link to the existing Gansbaai Clinic, as well as upgrades to, and refurbishment of, the existing clinic facility.

Gansbaai Clinic celebrates the start of construction at a sod-turning ceremony with Provincial Minister of Health, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, and Overstrand Executive Mayor, Dudley Coetzee, and other dignitaries and healthcare professionals.

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Repent of the sins of summer... and replenish this Easter By Lindi Prinsloo

emember those days as teenagers when we would take to the beach and stay in the sun from morning till evening? Back then all that kamikaze tanning would have finally turned your skin the yearnedfor honey brown, and every shopping trip was a quest to find whiter shades of white to show off your gorgeously tan. The lemon juice would have done its ‘beachy’ thing to the tips of your hair and, if you were the freckled type, you’d have acquired a pretty new constellation across the bridge of your nose. Twenty years on, you’re more likely to look like a cross between a troll doll and a gecko – the common leopard variety – thanks to the unwelcome arrival of sunspots. Never mind that you slathered yourself in SPF50, wore a sun hat with the circumference of a medium-sized planet and bathed in aloe vera every night – you’ve somehow still emerged mottle-skinned, with a parched, speckled cleavage reminiscent of those popular speckled Easter eggs. Sun damage is a result of frequent or excessive sun exposure that can lead

to serious skin conditions. It shows up as fine lines, wrinkles, dryness, patches of rough skin, tightness, age spots and, in severe cases, skin cancer. With Easter around the corner, why not repent your sins of summer and undo the damage of the sun? Let us help you to replenish and rejuvenate to the younger you… With the launch of the new Dermapen 4, we have decided to celebrate the arrival of autumn and Easter with treatments that can restore lost moisture and reverse the ageing process. It’s time for an intense summer rehab… So, what makes the new Dermapen 4 so much better than any other needling device? It is not just an update; it's reinventing micro-needling. With a 16-needle cartridge instead of just 12 needles, we can reach an inflammatory response at a much quicker rate. It generates 47.9% more micro-channels than Dermapen 3 and 104% more micro-channels than any counterfeit device. We can almost double the amount of serums and actives that we needle into the skin per treatment than before. And it’s the only device with a dedicated scar setting.

We have realised that most aged skins are in desperate need of plumping and superior moisture treatments, which is why we have designed a special package for people who want a high-impact procedure. We recommend Dermapen needling in combination with Restylane Skinboosting treatments. This combination ensures the most evenly-distributed hydration to the dermis layer of the skin, resulting in a targeted-and-measured approach that impacts skin density, luminosity, facial dehydration, and even minor fine lines, scars, and pigmentation in the treated area. We find that hyaluronic acid is the secret weapon for all skin types. The more hyaluronic acid you can get into your skin, the younger and fresher you'll look – and now there are newer, and better, ways to load up. Hyaluronic acid is a little complicated. It's not an acid – it's actually a sugar. Also, it's a sponge. Every molecule can hold 1 000 times its weight in water. But one thing about hyaluronic acid has always been 100 percent straightforward: It's a skin-care star. In serums and creams it smooths and plumps (temporarily); as an injectable, it erases wrinkles (for months). ‘Skinboosting’ involves getting

shallow injections of hyaluronic acid – up to 50 shots – all over your face. You're probably thinking, why would anyone do that? Each treatment disperses hyaluronic acid evenly through the skin so ‘you look brighter and dewier for weeks’. In combo with the Dermapen 4, we can stimulate collagen to smooth fine lines and firm mild sagging. We have seen amazing results in this combination of treatment – the ultimate survival kit in winter months. For this reason, we would like to invite you to our special Dermapen 4 launch where we will celebrate HA (hyaluronic acid), and spoil you this Easter with some free treatments. Keep an eye on our Facebook page and The Village NEWS. For a more intense post-summer rehab treatment, we have an array of other in-office treatments that can

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also target mottled skin and pigmentation. They include IPL, Fraxel laser, chemical peels, and PLEXR that can give you even better overall results in the total summer rehab routine – so book your complimentary consultation and we can take you on your repenting and replenishing journey.

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MY HOME The good life on golf estates and other lifestyle communities By Stephen de Stadler Managing Director Fine & Country Hermanus, Arabella and Kleinmond

s I finish writing this week’s column, the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Course is complete, Louis Oosthuizen is tied in first place and Justin Harding is in the group, tied in second place, one shot off the lead bunch. Branden Grace and Trevor Immelman also made the cut and will continue to play over the weekend. Perhaps by the time this is published, we will have another South African holder of the famed Green Jacket. What does this have to do with the normal subject of this column? According to a dated Property24 article which I came across a few days ago, there are more than 6 500 golf, wildlife, equestrian, wine and lifestyle communities in South Africa, which equates to at least 350 000 individual homes. Given that many of these estates have, of late, also started

developing sectional-title components, this number is likely to be even greater at the current time. Acknowledging that the above numbers do not only relate to golf estates, it is interesting to note that there are approximately 145 000 registered golfers in South Africa, and given that they are unlikely to all own an individual home, a logical assumption is that estate living is not only desired by those who play the relevant sport or enjoy the relevant activity, but that estate living is enjoyed as a safe and secure environment in which to live and play. Apart from knowing what to do when you hear that call of ‘fore’ when you are sitting on your patio in your house built alongside the fairway within a golf estate, it is also important to ask some critical questions and be aware of some requirements before committing to building or buying a home in a lifestyle community. Ask for the Homeowners’ Association rules and regulations and ensure you receive a copy of the latest audited

financials. This will not only tell you how many pets you may have on the estate and the colours you are allowed to paint your home, but a review of the financials will also indicate the extent to which money will be available in the future to take care of the maintenance of the common infrastructure.

future and don’t buy into the estate in question.

The absence of sufficient funds to paint the boundary walls or repair internal roads may well result in a special levy being called for at some time in the future. In addition, have a look at the debtors, as disclosed within the balance sheet. A large number of outstanding levies may indicate a problem in the management of the estate, and the absence of cash flow on a monthly basis may also negatively impact on those homeowners who are actually paying their levies. From another perspective, it is important that you are happy to live within the rules. A new homeowner is not going to be able to change the rules, and if you are not happy to live within their constraints, then save yourself a lot of issues in the

Prior to making the final purchase decision, ask a lot of questions. Are your needs going to be met with regard to pets, additional parking for visitors, and space for trailers and boats? Find out if there are any restrictions regarding future rentals or even the ability to holiday-let your property. Find a community with rules that fit both your preferences and your current situation. There is always discussion about the legality of enforcing the rules and regulations by the Homeowners’ Association, but they were established by the homeowners in a properly constituted general meeting and thus reflect the desires of the overwhelming majority. It will not be pleasant to ‘buck the trend’ – so to speak – for an extended period of time. Ensure that the amount of the monthly levy, as well as what it is used for, is fully understood. Levies are typically applied to accounting costs and the management of the common areas in the estate, but

Protecting what you love

individual homeowners will still be required to cover their own costs for municipal rates, water, gas and electricity, as well as maintenance and insurance in respect of their own properties. Understand that every aspect of community living is paid for by the homeowners, so if you are not interested in the clubhouse or communal swimming pool, then don’t buy into an estate where you are going to be paying towards their maintenance. Do however note that the mere existence of these facilities does add a premium to community living in the minds of most homeowners, which does reflect positively on the value of the individual homes within the estate. It is common wisdom that lifestyle or community estates do – and can – demand a premium when compared to stand-alone homes in the same suburb. Life is a series of choices. Do choose the Good Life that meets your requirements, but make sure you understand the environment before you commit.

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Hermanus Pre-Primary turns forty On Friday 12 April Hermanus Pre-Primary and Babbel & Krabbel Aftercare hosted a bazaar in celebration of their 40th birthday. The school was founded in 1979 by Lorna Such who is also the principal. The festivities kicked off with a welcome from Zain Johnson from KFM, who was the emcee for the event. Deputy Mayor Elnora Gillian congratulated Lorna (right) on her 40 years at the school and handed over a plaque from the parents, children and staff which was inscribed with the words “Celebrating 40 years of education 1979 - 2019. Foundation through learning, friendship and fun”. The school premises was packed with parents and members of the local community attending the event to show their support. Many of the parents attended the school when they were young. The entertainment line-up included a hoola hoop competition (which both the parents and children participated in) and a competition for the best-dressed clown in four different age groups. There was also a Snake and Reptile show by 18-yearold local Corné Uys which was a huge hit with the children and their parents. Other items on the programme were a dance competition, live music, a Zumba show and a quiz competition. To ensure that no one went hungry there were many stalls filled with goodies to buy – including a coffee garden for tired parents. The school is located next to Hermanus High and is open to children from 3 months to grade R, with classes in English and Afrikaans. - Taylum Meyer

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an ORDINARY MEETING of the OVERSTRAND MUNICIPAL COUNCIL will be held in the BANQUETING HALL, CIVIC CENTRE, HERMANUS on WEDNESDAY, 24 APRIL 2019 at 11:00. KENNIS GESKIED HIERMEE dat ŉ GEWONE VERGADERING van die OVERSTRAND MUNISIPALE RAAD gehou sal word in die BANKETSAAL, BURGER SENTRUM, HERMANUS op WOENSDAG, 24 APRIL 2019 om 11:00. OKU KUKWAZISA ukuba INTLANGANISO YESIQHELO yeBHUNGA LIKAMASIPALA WE-OVERSTRAND, iza kuba se BANQUETING HALL, KWIZIKO LOLUNTU, eHERMANUS ngoLWESITHATHU, Umhla we 24 APRELI 2019 ngeye-11:00. MUNICIPAL MANAGER / MUNISIPALE BESTUURDER / UMPHATHI KA MASIPALA NOTICE/KENNISGEWING/ISAZISO 46/2019

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OVERSTRAND MUNISIPALITEIT HERMANUS: OORDRAG VAN ‘N GEDEELTE VAN ERF 313 ZWELIHLE VIR RESIDENSIËLE DOELEINDES

UMASIPALA WASE-OVERSTRAND HERMANUS: UNIKEZELO LWENXALENYE YESIZA U-313 E-ZWELIHLE NGENJONGO YOKUHLALA

OVERSTRAND MUNICIPALITY HERMANUS: TRANSFER OF A PORTION OF ERF 313 ZWELIHLE FOR RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES

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 313 Zwelihle oor te dra aan:

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 yeSiza u-313 eZwelihle ku:

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 313 Zwelihle to:

KOPER: KOOPSOM: DOEL: GROOTTE:

UMTHENGI: IXABISO LENTENGISO: INJONGO: UBUNGAKANANI:

LT MBOYIYA ±R16 946.00 (R74.00/m²) (BTW UITGESLUIT) RESIDENSIËLE DOELEINDES ±229m²

LT MBOYIYA ±R16 946.00 (R74.00/m²) (NGAPHANDLE KWERHAFU NTENGO) UKUHLALA ±229m²

Navrae rakende die transaksie kan gerig word aan Mej. Willmary Murtz by 028 316 3724 / wmurtz@overstrand.gov.za

Imibuzo malunga nolurhwebo ingajoliswa kuNkosazana Willmary Murtz, (028) 316 3724 / wmurtz@overstrand.gov.za

Enige beswaar teen die voorgestelde oordrag moet behoorlik gemotiveerd en skriftelik wees en die ondergetekende voor of op 16 Mei 2019 bereik.

Naziphina izichasi kwesisiphakamiso sokundululwa komhlaba kufuneka zizathuzelwe ngokufanelekileyo zibhalwe phantsi ephepheni kwaye zinikezelwe kulo utyikitywe ngezantsi phambi komhla we 16 Meyi 2019.

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.

Umntu ongakwaziyo ukufunda nobhala angasifaka isichasi okanye izimvo ngomlomo kwiiOfisi zika Maspalka, esikwiStalato i-Magnolia, eHermanusu, apho bayakincedwa lilungu eliliGosa ukubhala eso sichasi okany’uluvo.

Kennisgewing Nr. 39/2019 Munisipale Kantore HERMANUS, 7200 Village News 17 April 2019

Inombolo yeSaziso 39/2019 Ii-Ofisi zikaMaspala e-HERMANUS, 7200 Village News 17 Apreli 2019

CC GROENEWALD MUNISIPALE BESTUURDER

CC GROENEWALD UMLAWULI KAMASPALA

PURCHASER: PURCHASE PRICE: PURPOSE: SIZE:

LT MBOYIYA ±R16 946.00 (R74.00/m²) (VAT EXCLUDED) RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES ±229m²

Enquiries regarding this transaction can be directed to Miss Willmary Murtz at (028) 316 3724 / wmurtz@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 16 May 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. 39/2019 Municipal Offices HERMANUS. 7200 Village News 17 April 2019

CC GROENEWALD MUNICIPAL MANAGER

OVERSTRAND MUNISIPALITEIT ERF 12257, QUANTUMSTRAAT 15, EASTCLIFF, HERMANUS: AANSOEK OM ONDERVERDELING: PLAN ACTIVE NAMENS ERF 2825 HERMANUS (PTY) LTD

OVERSTRAND MUNICIPALITY ERF 12257, 15 QUANTUM STREET, EASTCLIFF, HERMANUS: APPLICATION FOR SUBDIVISION: PLAN ACTIVE ON BEHALF OF ERF 2825 HERMANUS (PTY) LTD

OVERSTRAND MUNICIPALITY ISIZA 12257, 15 QUANTUM STREET, EASTCLIFF, HERMANUS: ISICELO SOKWAHLULA: PLAN ACTIVE EGAMENI LE-SIZA U-2825 HERMANUS (PTY) LTD

Kennis geskied hiermee dat die geregistreerde eienaar van voorneme is om Erf 12257, Eastcliff, Hermanus te ontwikkel en word die aansoeke ingevolge Artikel 47 van die Overstrand Munisipaliteit Verordening vir Munisipale Grondgebruikbeplanning, 2015 as volg uiteengesit:

Notice is hereby given that it is the intention of the registered owner to develop Erf 12257, Eastcliff, Hermanus, which applications is set out as follows in terms of Section 47 of the Overstrand Municipality By-Law on Municipal Land Use Planning, 2015:

Esi sisaziso esikhutshwa ngokweCandelo lama-47 loMthethwana kaMasipala waseOverstrand wowama-2015 omalunga noYilo lokuSetyenziswa koMhlaba kaMasipala sokuba umninimhlaba unenjongo zoku phuhlisa iSiza 12257, Eastcliff, e-Hermanus,

Onderverdeling Aansoek in terme van Artikel 16(2)(d) om Erf 12257, Hermanus te onderverdeel in ‘n Gedeelte A (±1701m²) en ‘n Restant (±5740m²).

Subdivision Application in terms of Section 16(2)(d) to subdivide Erf 12257, Hermanus into a Portion A (±1701m²) and a Remainder (±5740m²).

Ukwahlulwa Isicelo ngokweCandelo 16(2)(d) sokwahlulwa iSiza 12257, e-Hermanus sibe zinxalenye A (±1701m²) kunye nentshiyekela (±5740m²).

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

Ngeentsuku zokusebenza kwixesha phakathi kwentsimbi ye-08:00 neye-16:30 iinkcukacha malunga nesi sindululo ziyafumaneka ukuba umntu azifundele kwiSebe: uYilo lweDolophu e16 Paterson Street, Hermanus.

Enige kommentaar op die voorstel moet skriftelik ingedien word in terme van Artikels 51 en 52 van die voorgeskrewe Verordening by die Munisipaliteit (Patersonstraat 16, Hermanus / (f) 0283132093 / (e) aconradie@overstrand.gov.za) voor of op 24 Mei 2019 met die naam, adres en kontakbesonderhede, belang in die aansoek sowel as redes vir die kommentaar aangedui. Telefoniese navrae kan gerig word aan die Stadsbeplanner, Mr. P Roux 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 to the Municipality (16 Paterson Street, Hermanus / (f) 0283132093 / (e ) aconradie@overstrand.gov.za) in accordance with the provisions of Sections 51 and 52 of the said By-law on or before 24 May 2019, quoting your name, address and contact details, interest in the application and reasons for comment. Telephonic enquiries can be made to the Town Planner, Mr. P Roux 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 to formulate their comment.

Naziphi na izimvo ezibhaliweyo mazingeniswe kuMasipala ngokwezibonelelo zamaCandelo 51 nelama 52 alo mthethwana ukhankanyiweyo (zithunyelwe kwa 16 Paterson Street, Hermanus / (f) 028 313 2093/ (e) aconradie@overstrand.gov.za) ngomhla wama okanye ngaphambi kwalo mhla ngoLwesihlanu, 24 uMeyi 2019 (EyoMdumba) 2019, unike igama lakho, idilesi, iinkcukacha zonxibelelwano nawe, umdla wakho kwesi sicelo nezizathu zokunika izimvo. Ungafonela uMyili weDolophu Town Planner, Mr. P Roux ku-028 313 8900. UMasipala angala ukwamkela izimvo ezifike emva komhla wokuvala. Nabani na ongakwaziyo ukufunda okanye ukubhala angaya kwiSebe loYilo lweDolophu apho igosa likamasipala liya kumnceda avakalise izimvo zakhe.

Munisipale Bestuurder, Overstrand Munisipaliteit, Posbus 20, HERMANUS, 7200 Munisipale Kennisgewing Nr. 43/2019

Municipal Manager, Overstrand Municipality, P.O. Box 20, HERMANUS, 7200 Municipal Notice No. 43/2019

UMlawuli kaMasipala, Kwiofisi zikaMasipala, PO Box 20, HERMANUS, 7200 InomboloYesazisokaMasipala 43/2019

Volle besonderhede rakende die voorstel is beskikbaar vir inspeksie gedurende weeksdae tussen 08:00 en 16:30 by die Departement: Stadsbeplanning, Patersonstraat 16, Hermanus

OVERSTRAND MUNICIPALITY INFORMATION STATEMENT

MUNISIPALITEIT OVERSTRAND INLIGTINGSVERKLARING

OVERSTRAND MUNICIPALITY INKCAZO YOLWAZI

Notice is hereby given in terms of section 46(3)(a)(i) and (ii) of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act (Act no. 56 of 2003), read in conjunction with section 21A of the Municipal Systems Act (No. 32 of 2000), that the Overstrand Municipality hereby make public an information statement setting out particulars of proposed long-term debt to the total amount of R162 million, as per the approved budget for 2018/2019 and indicative years 2019/2020 and 2020/2021.

Kennis geskied hiermee ingevolge artikel 46(3)(a)(i) en (ii) van die Wet op Plaaslike Regering: Munisipale Finansiële Bestuur (Wet Nr. 56 van 2003), saamgelees met artikel 21A van die Munisipale Stelselswet (Wet Nr. 32 van 2000), dat Munisipaliteit Overstrand hiermee ‘n inligtingsverklaring bekend maak met besonderhede van beoogde landtermynskuld ten bedrae van R162 000 000, ingevolge die goedgekeurde begroting vir 2018/2019 en onderskeie jare 2019/2020 en 2020/2021.

Izaziso zinikezelwa ngokwemigaqo yecandelo 46 (3) (a) (i) kunye (ii) noRhulumente weNgingqi: uMthetho woLawulo lweMali kaMasipala (uMthetho wama-56 ka-2003), ufundwe ngokuhambisana necandelo 21A leeNkqubo zikaMasipala Umthetho (uNombolo 32 ka-2000), ukuba uMasipala wase-Overstrand wazisa umphakathi ngolwazi oluchaza iinkcazo zexesha elide elicetywayo kwi-R162 yezigidi, njengoko kubhajethi evunyiweyo ye-2018/2019 kunye neminyaka ebonisa u-2019 / 2020 no 2020/2021.

Purpose (Facility 1): R120 000 000 - Overstrand Infrastructure relating to Electricity, Water and Sewage projects. The drawdown on the facility is intended to be in three tranches of R40 000 000 per annum for 2018/2019, 2019/2020 and 2020/2021 respectively. Purpose (Facility 2): R42 000 000 - Overstrand Infrastructure master plan implementation relating to Water and Sewage projects. The drawdown on the facility is intended to be in three tranches of R14 000 000 per annum for 2018/2019, 2019/2020 and 2020/2021 respectively. Term and Cost: 10 years at a fixed rate with total cost calculated at date of drawdown. The debt will be unsecured. Invitation for Comments: Written comments or representations, if any, must reach the under mentioned on or before 9 May 2019. Persons who are unable to write will be assisted during office hours at the various municipal offices, to transcribe their comments or representations. Further details are obtainable from Mr BA King (028 313 8154) at the Municipal offices – Hermanus during office hours. C C Groenewald MUNICIPAL MANAGER Overstrand Municipality PO Box 20 HERMANUS, 7200 Notice no. 62/2019

Fasiliteit 1: R120 000 000 - Overstrand infrastruktuur ten opsigte van Elektrisiteit-, Water-, Rioolprojekte. Die opneem van die fasiliteit is bedoel om in drie trekkings van R40 000 000 per jaar onderskeidelik vir 2018/2019, 2019/2020 en 2020/2021 te geskied. Fasiliteit 2: R42 000 000 - Implementering van die oorhoofse infrastruktuurplan ten opsigte van Water- en Rioolprojekte. Die opneem van die fasiliteit is bedoel om in drie trekkings R14 000 000 per jaar onderskeidelik vir 2018/2019, 2019/2020 en 2020/2021 te geskied. Uitnodiging vir kommentaar: Skriftelike kommentare of aanbiedings, indien enige, moet die ondergemelde bereik voor of op 9 Mei 2019. Persone wat nie kan skryf nie, sal gedurende kantoorure by die onderskeie Munisipale kantore gehelp word om hul kommentare of voorstelle op skrif te stel. Verdere besonderhede is verkrygbaar by Mnr BA King (028 313 8154), Munisipale kantore te Hermanus, gedurende kantoorure. C C Groenewald MUNISIPALE BESTUURDER Munisipaliteit Overstrand Posbus 20 HERMANUS, 7200 Kennisgewing nr. 62/2019

Injongo (Isibonelelo 1): i-R120 000 000 - i-Overstrand Izibonelelo eziphathelele kwiiprojekthi zo-Mbane, aManzi kunye nenkqubo yokuthuthwa kwamanzi. Ukuqhekezwa kweso sikhungo kuhloswe ukuba ku-R40 000 000 ngonyaka we-2018/2019, 2019/2020 kunye ne-2020/2021 Injongo (Isibonelelo 2): i-R42 000 000 - i-Overstrand yezixhobo zokuphunyezwa kweprojekthi ngokuphathelele kwiiprojekthi zamanzi kunye nenkqubo yokuthuthwa kwamanzi. Ukuqhekezwa kweziko kuhloswe ukuba ku-R14 000 000 ngonyaka we-2018/2019, 2019/2020 kunye ne-2020/2021 Ixesha kunye neNdleko: iminyaka eyi-10 kwizinga elimisiweyo kunye neendleko ezipheleleyo ezibalwe ngomhla wokuchithwa / ukutsalwa. Ityala liya kuba linga khuselekanga Isimemo sezimvo: Amazwi abhaliweyo okanye izimvo, ukuba zikhona, kufuneka zifikelele phantsi apha ngasentla ngomhla we-9 kuMeyi 2019. Abantu abangakwazi ukubhala baya kuncediswa ngexesha lee-ofisi kwiiofisi zikamasipala ezahlukeneyo, ukubhala izimvo zabo okanye izicelo zabo. Iinkcukacha ezongezelelweyo zifumaneka kuMnu BA King (028 313 8154) kwiiofisi zikaMasipala - eHermanus ngexesha lee-ofisi. C C Groenewald UMPHATHI MASIPALA Overstrand Municipality PO Box 20, HERMANUS, 7200 Isaziso no. 62/2019

17 April 2019

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A time to come – and a time to go...

By Julian Shaw

school golf day. It is always a big event on the school calendar, and this year was definitely no exception. For a change, the weather played along nicely. I was fortunate enough to play, and all I could say was well done to Hannale Herholdt who organised the day from start to finish. I have coordinated a number of golf days and, believe me, it is a lot of work. The one thing that really struck me about the day was the number of holes on the course that were sponsored and had companies interacting with the players. I thought that was a great touch.

he weather is definitely cooling and the number of golfers is more manageable. This week we had two enjoyable golf days. On Thursday we welcomed the Boland Nomads to our shores and they had a super time in perfect weather. Friday was the annual high school golf day. But, before we tell you all about that, we must start off with a goodbye. Or should that be farewell? As with any career, one tends to stay for a while; obtain some good experience; then move on – hopefully to more responsibility and, of course, for a better standard of living. I remember when I got the position here at the golf club 14 years ago, I was so excited, but at the same time terrified. Anyway, things seem to have worked out pretty well so far. This time, however, it’s time to say ‘adios’ to Mark and Tarryn-Lee Pnematicatos. These two have been entwined in the very fabric of the golf club for many years and will definitely be missed by many. Tarryn-Lee first came to the golf club 10 years ago and, I think, has done most of the jobs in the office. If you need to know the answer to any tricky question – go and ask Tarry. Then Mark got a position as assistant greenkeeper, and I think truly ruffled Tarryn’s feathers – so much so that, last year, they tied the knot and are inseparable now. Mark has secured the

The winners of the Hermanus High School Golf Day: Mark Pnematicatos, with Theo Heyns, Mike Frost and Peter Bouwer. head greenkeeper position at Highland Gate Golf and Trout Estate near Dullstroom. The club is ranked 14th in the country, so it’s a big job and will look great on a CV. I chatted to them both earlier this week and it’s quite plain they both have a bitter-sweet view of the move. I also asked them what their respective highlights were of being at Hermanus Golf Club, and they both said, meeting their life partner. They both, specifically, asked me to give special thanks to all the staff and committees, all the members who have become such good friends

and both their bosses, Malcolm Bromley and Sharon Sleigh. In French we say ‘au revoir’ which translates to ‘goodbye until we meet again’, in Setswana we say Sala Sentile which means go well. All I can say is we shall miss you both terribly, so soar like eagles, and stop hanging with the chickens. Hermanus High School Golf Day On to less eye-watering news – the high

Prizegiving was conducted by Jacques Retief in his normal, flamboyant way and he managed to extract lots of cash for the schoo, from the auctioned items. The day went extremely well, an impressive amount was raised for the school and an enjoyable time was had by all. Our eventual winners included the man of the moment, Mark Pnematicatos, with Theo Heyns, Mike Frost and Peter Bouwer. Well done gents, excellent effort. A sad goodbye To end off this week I have a little sad news. Edith Armour, unfortunately passed away. She was a terrific golfer and a wonderful woman – always walked and played right up to the end. She reached the great milestone of 90 years young, and was one of the most positive people I have met. We shall all miss her. Until next week have a lovely time and play the ball as it lies. Julz and the team

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MY SCHOOL

Hermanus hosts prestigious netball tournament

he fifth annual Western Cape Netball Federation (WCNF) Championships were held in Hermanus from 13 - 14 April. Matches were played at Hermanus High School and on the new netball courts at the Hermanus Sports Club. Men’s and women’s teams from six districts (Eden, West Coast, Overberg, Cape Town, Central Karoo and Cape Winelands) competed in four different divisions (A, B, C and D) in matches that ran from 08:00 to 17:00 on Saturday and from 08:00 to 13:00 on Sunday. The winners of division A were given the opportunity to play against the 2019 Western Cape Southern Stings team who were the special guests for the duration of the championship. Besides competing against other teams, the main reason for this championship was to expose players to elite competition and to promote netball as a sport. Despite the challenging weather conditions, the organisers managed to complete the scheduled fixtures and a successful event culminated in a prize giving on the final day. The Overberg once again brought the heat this year, with the ladies’ A team placing third in division A and the men’s A team placing second in division B. There were also a number of prizes for individual players, two of which were awarded to ladies from the

Overberg women’s teams: Bianca le Roux (A team), who was awarded Best Centre Court Player and Lisa-Marie Fogwell (B team), who won Best Goal Shooter. “I am so proud of our teams – they did extremely well!” says Alzeen Vlotman, chairperson of the Overberg Netball Federation. According to Bennie Saayman, the chairperson of the WCNF, netball is a highl- overlooked sport in South Africa. It has, however, been slowly getting the attention it deserves since it was announced in March that the 16th International Federation Netball (INF) World Cup 2023 will be held at the International Convention Centre in Cape Town. This will be the first time that the Netball World Cup has ever been hosted on the African continent. – Taylum Meyer

Bianca le Roux from Overberg (right) attempts to intercept the ball from an Eden player. Bianca was awarded the prize for Best Centre Court Player.

Goal shooter Christie Joseph shoots an incredible goal from just inside the goal circle through the defense of a Cape Town player. Overberg Men beat Cape Town 25 - 23. PHOTOS: Taylum Meyer

LEFT: Llewelon Arendse (Overberg Men’s Captain) passes the ball to his team’s centre, Emile Dick. RIGHT: Bianca le Roux (Overberg Women’s A team) and Lisa-Marie Fogwell (Overberg Women’s B team) with their trophies for Best Centre Player and Best Goal Shooter. PHOTO: Supplied

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