The Village NEWS 18 Dec - 24 Dec 2019

18 DECEMBER 2019

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Residents and visitors to the Overstrand are spoilt for choice when it comes to finding the perfect spot to watch the sun set over the ocean. The calm water in the rock pools along the Sandbaai coastline proved to be just the place to capture the pink reflection of the clouds catching the last rays of sunshine.

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SRAs in need of Christmas cheer Writer Raphael da Silva

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ith the application deadlines for both the Hermanus and Onrus Vermont Special Ratings Areas (SRA) quickly approaching, both steering committees are in desperate need of some holiday cheer and are urging residents in both these areas to sign the consent forms or vote in favour of establishing these public safety and security zones.

The Onrus Vermont SRA must submit its application to the Overstrand Municipality by the end of December.

Another 800 yes votes are still needed to reach the 2 100 target.

This would represent 50% plus one of the almost 4 200 properties in Onrus and Vermont.

To date, although only 37% of residents have voted, more than 80% have voted yes, thus reaching 60% of its yes target.

2 752 signed consent forms that are needed before the HSRA Steering Committee can submit its application to the Overstrand Municipality.

Members of the Onrus Vermont Steering Committee and volunteers will be working hard over the next two weeks to try and reach the non-permanent property owners who are here for holidays.

Following a public meeting on 19 December 2019 at the Overstrand auditorium, the HSRA consent forms will be available for residents to pick up or download from the Hermanus SRA website. Consent forms will also be available at real estate offices in the area.

They will be manning a voting station at Onrus Pharmacy (88 Main Road) from 09:00 to 18:00 Mon to Fri, and during the pharmacy’s operating hours over weekends and holidays.

There will also be a voting station open at the NG Kerk (55 Berg Street) from 08:00 to 13:00, Monday to Friday.

The Hermanus SRA (HSRA) has an end-January deadline to collect the

Once the consent forms have been submitted, there will be a 30-day objection period before a vote is taken

by Council at the end of March 2020.

For both committees, not meeting the respective December and January deadlines means that the SRAs will not begin on July 1, 2020 the start of the municipality’s financial year.

“We want to urge property owners to sign the consent forms as quickly as possible. Otherwise, we face a delay.

The consequence of not meeting the municipality’s deadline is that the HSRA will only happen in July 2021,” says Michael Farr, Chairman of the HSRA Steering Committee.

“In the event of missing the deadline Hermanus Public Protection (HPP) will not have much, if any, money left and an SRA will not have been established. A decline in public safety would be inevitable and, ultimately, it may lead to a decline in property values as well as having a negative impact on tourism and business,” adds Michael.

Abner Inghels, the Chair of the Onrus Vermont SRA Steering Committee, says: “We hope the community appreciates that we are at a crossroads

and that an SRA offers many benefits to transform our community, with 89% of the total cost going towards our collective safety and security, including those of visitors. We appeal to those who have not yet voted to please do so as soon as possible and appeal to all to use word of mouth to encourage friends and neighbours to vote ASAP.” Residents of the HSRA can download the consent form at hermanussra. co.za/consent-form. The form will be available to download after the public meeting on 19 December at 17:00 at the Municipal Auditorium. Residents of the Onrus Vermont SRA can vote online at www.surveymonkey. com/r/B7JKKGH or go to the Onrus Pharmacy or the Onrus NG Kerk with their ID and a copy of their municipal account. For more detailed information, visit thevillagenews.co.za.

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Remember to save water this summer season Writers: Elaine Davie and De Waal Steyn

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hile large parts of the country are still firmly in the grips of the worst drought in a century, the Overstrand has been fortunate not to have experienced any serious impact due to water shortages.

Although adequate rainfall and decades of efficient planning by various administrations have largely contributed to this, it must be remembered that this region is considered a water-scarce area and both residents and visitors are therefore urged to use water sparingly and responsibly.

While individual households are the smallest consumers of water, they have the largest potential impact. “If households and businesses can save 20%, then we can prevent the De Bos dam level from dropping to 28% before next year when the winter season starts again,” says Hanré Blignaut, Deputy Director: Engineering Planning at the Overstrand Municipality (OM).

He adds that the average water usage for Hermanus is around 10.3 million litres per day and in the holiday season it nearly doubles, hence the need for level 3 water restrictions.

“The most practical way to limit potable water usage is to place severe restrictions on the watering of gardens, to refrain from filling swimming pools with municipal water and not to use hosepipes. Residents and holidaymakers are also urged to cut down on large laundry washes

and to consider using buckets in the shower to collect water that can be used for flushing toilets and watering gardens,” says Blignaut.

All the sports fields, including Qhayiya High School, the Mount Pleasant sports grounds, Hermanus High School, Hermanus Primary School, the Bowling Club, Old Boys Cricket Club, Hermanus Golf Course and Curro School have connections to the grey water line, which is recycled and treated waste water. None of these fields receive potable water.

When it comes to access to water, Hermanus undoubtedly drew the short straw in comparison to its smaller neighbours in the Overstrand.

According to historian, Dr Robin Lee, from its earliest days residents of the little settlement were in a constant state of anxiety about the availability of water. Its original name, Hermanuspietersfontein, is indicative of the fact that there was at least one natural spring in the area, but as the population grew, even with the discovery of other small streams and springs, it was clearly not enough.

Hermanus regularly found itself in the grip of severe water shortages, especially as it expanded and became a popular destination for holidaymakers. It was clear to both citizens and the municipality that some overarching, long-term solution would have to be found. A number of options were considered and finally in the 1950s it was decided to build a dam in the mountains above the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. For a number of reasons, the project was put on hold for 20 years, and it was not till 1976 that the De Bos dam was completed. The dam has a capacity of

The Hermanus Frail Care Centre t/a SOFCA

Our Christmas Wish List

SOFCA was established 34 years ago as a registered NGO & NPO We are a residential home that offers 24-hour care for the frail & infirm elderly residents of Hermanus and surrounding areas.

SOFCA cares for many residents who are not able to afford their full fees which results in substantial losses for us and makes any capital expenditure an enormous challenge.

In light of this, we are appealing to local businesses and individuals to help us so our residents can live happily, safely and comfortably.

R750 000

Wishing You & Your Loved Ones a Wonderful Christmas and a Prosperous New Year Contact Details: SOFCA, 1 Hospital Street, Hermanus 7200 Tel: 028 312 3236 email: sofca@telkomsa.net website: www.sofcahermanus.co.za or find us on Facebook

Bank Details: Nedbank, Hermanus Name of account - SOFCA Branch Code - 147005 Account No. – 1470014343 Ref: Xmas/(your email address)

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5 950 mega-litres and Hermanus can withdraw 2 800 mega-litres a year from it.

According to Blignaut during the 83 years that rainfall records have been kept, the past five have been well below the average. The main problem resulting from this is that the De Bos Dam is only at approximately 57% full at the moment, in comparison with the much higher levels of most other Western Cape dams, including Theewaterskloof which only last summer had practically dried up.

“Apart from lower rainfall, the reason for the low level of the dam,” says Blignaut, “is that it has such a small catchment area, only 32 km².

Furthermore, with the town’s ongoing growth in population size, water provision needs to stay ahead of the continually escalating need.

Although 70% of our water is still drawn from the dam, Hermanus also has three excellent well fields, part of the Peninsula aquifer, from which we are currently pumping another 30% of our water. Ten productive boreholes were sunk in 2013 and although we have just drilled another two opposite the Gateway Centre, it will be a while before these go live,” he says.

In the meantime, the smaller towns on either side of Hermanus have been sitting pretty, with no water concerns to disturb their tranquillity – and so they remain to this day. To the West, Kleinmond relies on the perennial Palmiet River with its catchment in the mountains near Grabouw. Although it is usually at its lowest level in February/March, it is flowing strongly at the moment and has never let the town down.

Further along the coast, Betty’s Bay, Pringle Bay

WATER RESTRICTIONS

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THESE MEASURES APPLY TO THE GREATER HERMANUS AREA – PLEASE REDUCE USAGE Gardens may be watered with buckets or watering cans Please water gardens before 09:00 or after 17:00 No irrigation systems using municipal water may be used Hosing down of paving and cement surfaces are not allowed.

No washing of vehicles with a hose will be permitted Vehicles may only be washed using a bucket. No filling of swimming pools with municipal water; use rainwater

and Rooiels all draw their water from the Buffels River Dam in the mountains, which is currently 100% full.

To the East of Hermanus, Stanford has a very strong spring, from which the town draws only a fraction of its capacity, as well as from two boreholes. The greater Gansbaai area, on the other hand, draws its water from the Kraaibosch Dam, which is also 100% full, thanks to its large catchment area of more than 200 km². Small towns like Baardskeerdersbos, Buffelsjag and Pearly Beach are also well supplied with water.

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Important notices for the holiday season O verstrand Municipality wishes all its residents and holidaymakers a safe and happy festive season. To ensure a carefree and relaxing holiday, please take note of the following:

Overstrand Municipality opening hours Members of the public are welcome to pay a visit to the offices of Overstrand Municipality in Gansbaai, Stanford, Hermanus or Kleinmond if they have a municipal matter that requires attention. Kindly note that the municipal offices, including libraries, will be closed from: Tuesday 24 December at 13:00 to re-open on Monday 30 December at 07:45; and from Tuesday 31 December at 13:00 to re-open on Friday 3 January 2020 at 07:45. The delivery of essential services will continue as normal during these times.

Emergency and essential services In case of an infrastructure-related emergency, contact Overstrand’s 24-hour Control Room on 028 313 8111. (These services include fixing burst water pipes, opening sewerage blockages on main lines, storm water problems, emergency street repairs, electrical failures and refuse removal.)

Fire & Rescue can be called directly on 028 312 2400 and the number for law enforcement complaints is 028 313 8996. In the event of load-shedding, please call 028 312 2400 for all emergencies.

SAPS Hermanus can be reached on 028 313 5300 and in the event of load-shedding, the public is urged to use the 10111 number for emergencies.

Paying municipal accounts Remember that municipal accounts can be paid via the Pay@ and Easy Pay systems, at several retail outlets, SA Post Office and via EFT. Please ensure that you use the correct bank accounts to make payments. Overstrand Municipality appeals to all ratepayers to make sure they switch their payment details from the old Absa account to the new Nedbank account. The correct number for the payment of monthly municipal accounts is Nedbank account number 1190136899. Your payment must include the 12-digit account number as the reference.

The correct account number for the payment of Overstrand Municipality traffic fines is Nedbank account number 1190137186 and the payment must include the 10 to 16 alpha-numerical digit reference number indicated on the fine. (Please note that the “/” must not be included in the reference number.)

The correct number for the Overstrand Primary Account is Nedbank Account Number 1190136678. This account is for the payment of fees such as licence renewal, building plans, new water and electricity connections, boat launching, town planning etc. Clients are requested to obtain a reference number from the municipality before depositing money in these instances.

Hermanus • MONDAY: Vermont, Fisherhaven, Voëlklip • TUESDAY: Onrus, Chanteclair, Berghof, Sandbaai, Hemel-en-Aarde • WEDNESDAY: Zwelihle, Mount Pleasant • THURSDAY: Westcliff, Northcliff, houses in the CBD and Hermanus Industrial Area • FRIDAY: Hawston, Eastcliff, Hermanus Heights, Kwaaiwater.

Gansbaai • MONDAY: Pearly Beach • TUESDAY: De Kelders, Masakhane, Beverly Hills • WEDNESDAY: Franskraal • THURSDAY: Kleinbaai, Baardskeerdersbos • FRIDAY: Gansbaai, Perlemoen Bay, Masakhane, Beverly Hills Stanford • TUESDAY: North of De Bruyn Street • THURSDAY: South of De Bruyn Street Kleinmond • MONDAY: Betty’s Bay, Pringle Bay, Rooiels, Kleinmond • TUESDAY: Proteadorp, Extension 6, Overhills, Mountain View.

Protecting your property from fire Fire Season is here and Overstrand Municipality calls upon property owners to clear vacant land of young alien trees and other vegetation that poses a safety and fire hazard. In light of the safety requirements set out in Section 34 of the Community Fire Safety By-Law, it is imperative for all property owners to take cognisance of their responsibility to prevent an accumulation of combustible material, including vegetative matter, on their premises.

Landowners wishing to clear their properties accordingly can obtain information on clearing contractors from Fire Services or the respective administration offices. More information can be obtained from the Plot Clearing Administrator on 028 313 8000 or enquiries@overstrand.gov. za. You can also download the Clearing and Maintenance of Vegetation creating Fire Hazards Policy from www.overstrand.gov.za – click on Documents, then click on Policies.

Fireworks banned Overstrand Municipality would like to advise residents and visitors that the discharge of fireworks from any area (including your own backyard) is not permitted at any time in the Overstrand and especially not on New Year’s Eve. Note, too, that the use of Chinese (sky) lanterns, crackers and flares for any purpose other than an emergency, are prohibited by law.

Cape Crayfish season The season is now open and lobster fishing will be allowed from 08:00 until 16:00 on the following days: • From 14 to 15 December 2019 (2 days); • From 21 to 22 December 2019 (2 days); • On 26 December 2019 (1 day); • On 1 January 2020 (1 day); • From 4 to 5 January 2020 (2 days).

The correct account number for payments to the Onrus Caravan Park is Nedbank Account Number 1190137674. This is solely for the payment of camping fees for the Onrus Caravan Park and the payment reference must include the booking number.

Please take note that only persons over the age of 12 years may obtain a recreational fishing permit to engage in fishing, collecting, keeping, controlling, landing or transporting of, or to be in possession of not more than four West Coast Rock Lobster (WCRL) per day subject to the payment of R94 per permit (R7 application fee and R87 permit fee). Permits are valid for the entire WCRL recreational fishing season.

Refuse removal Refuse removal will continue throughout the festive season and will not be affected by public holidays. Residents who reside in problem animal areas must make use of animal-proof refuse bins. Refuse bags may not be left on pavements in baboon problem areas. The schedule is as follows:

The bag limit is four per person per day and the size restriction is 80 millimetres carapace length. No person catching WCRL with a recreational fishing permit may sell his/her catch and any WCRL caught, collected or transported must be kept in a whole state. Recreational WCRL fishing permits are obtainable at the Post Office.

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Safety a top priority this season S afety and security will be the name of the game this season after the establishment of a public safety task team comprising all the relevant role-players. The aim of the task team is to implement an integrated operational grid plan to ensure the safety of residents and tourists alike this season.

The task team was formed during a meeting on Wednesday, 11 December at the Windsor Hotel that was attended by, amongst others, SAPS, the Community Police Forum (CPF), Hermanus Public Protection (HPP),local law enforcement, the traffic department, AfriForum, several neighbourhood watches and representatives of business.

The integrated operational plan kicked off on Friday with the first shift of the new car watchers (see story and photo beneath) as well as increased visible policing in Hermanus Old Town and along the Cliff Path from Gearings Point to the New Harbour.

According to Neville Michaels, Director: Protection Services of the Overstrand Municipality, all municipal law enforcement personnel, including the traffic department, will do foot patrols along the Cliff Path, in the Old Town and on Grotto beach. The municipal Law Enforcement Task

Team will also do foot patrols and assist the SAPS with anti-poaching activities.

“Every tourist who visits our shores is responsible for the creation of four to five jobs, so we need to ensure that all tourist attractions are as safe as possible. There has been an increase in the number of ‘bergies’ (vagrants) in the last few weeks. The problem is that many of them are not real ‘bergies’ but rather gang members from the 26s and 27s gangs that are here to only mug and rob. It is our task as a community to work together to stop this in its tracks. This can only be done by sharing resources and information in order to be as effective as possible,” Michaels said.

Lt Col Muneeb Africa of the SAPS said there has been a marked increase in the number of business robberies, especially during load-shedding. “Business owners need to be aware of who are in their shops and why they are there, especially during load-shedding. It might also be worthwhile for businesses to invest in shutter doors that are closed at night as smash-and-grab robberies are on the increase, especially after hours,” he said.

According to Errol van Staden of HPP, the newly-appointed car watchers will also assist with keeping the area clean. “We have received

a donation of R3 000 from a benefactor to incentivise the car watchers to keep the area where they work clean and tidy.”

In addition, the District Festive Season Road Safety Plan was also launched last week. The primary objective of this plan is to reduce road accident fatalities.

“We want motorists to know that we will be out there – the Overberg District has adopted a zero-tolerance approach towards any motorist who breaks the law,” said Overstrand Mayor, Dudley Coetzee.

Coetzee said it breaks his heart that the Overstrand has not had an auspicious start to the holiday season. “Already, several innocent lives have been lost due to a horrendous road accident right in the middle of Kleinmond's Main Road. It is my fervent wish that this campaign will compel road users to abide by traffic laws and to behave responsibly whenever they take to the road.” he said.

He reminded motorists to expect to be submitted to random breathalyser tests anywhere, anytime along any road in the area.

- De Waal Steyn

New car watchers for Old Town may not overstep their jurisdiction.

Nkululelo Nyontso proudly wearing his new pink vest in the CBD. Security concerns over cars parked after hours in Hermanus Old Town are set to be a thing of the past after the municipality appointed some 40 car watchers who will be on duty seven days a week from 17:00 to 02:00.

The car watchers have all been supplied with branded pink security bibs, with a name badge as well as a warm jacket to keep the chill out during the night. The easily recognisable bibs and jackets were generously sponsored by AfriForm and the Community Police Forum (CPF).

This new initiative was made possible through co-operation between Overstrand Municipality,

Afriforum, CPF, local security companies and SAPS. The bibs were especially ordered from Cape Town as they are not available in Hermanus, and will eliminate the illegitimate night car monitors, who wear yellow/green bibs which are available at local shops.

The new car watchers will be split into two groups of 20 which will rotate shifts weekly.

They will cover areas such as Gearing’s Point, the Sharklady’s offices, Clicks, Market Square, FNB, The Wine Glass, Bientang’s Cave, The Marine Hotel, Rossi’s and Jet. Their job is not only to mind cars but also report to any illegal activity they may see, to the authorities. They

The car watchers may not charge for parking, but tips are most welcome. Formal parking attendants with green vests will work during the day. They will also have a name badge and a machine which prints payment slips for parking.

New parking tariffs will be introduced, with the first 15 minutes being free. Council will consider the option of making the first 30 minutes free in the new year.

Six peace officers from Cape Town will also be monitoring the CBD and have the power not only to fine people, but also to make arrests.

They will receive assistance from traffic, law enforcement and security services.

All car watchers have been vetted by the SAPS and do not have a criminal record. They are also subject to a code of conduct.

If you see anything suspicious call SAPS on 028 313 5300. If you want to report one of the night car watchers or praise any of them for good service, please feel free to contact Overstrand Municipality on 028 312 2400. The contact numbers are also on the back of their vests. The municipality wants to ensure the success of this project for the public’s safety, and will remove any car watchers who are letting the side down.

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Kindly collect fishing Protect birds breeding line along our coastline on our beaches

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arine litter affects a variety of marine animals, notably turtles, coastal birds and whales. Fishing line and other fishery-related products pose a major danger as marine creatures may become entangled in them and this can impede movement, which could lead to the loss of body parts, drowning or even starvation.

The African Black Oystercatcher (Swarttobie) and White-fronted Plover (Vaalstrandkiewiet) are the two beach breeding birds that occur along the Overstrand coastline. The future of these species, both of which are hugely sought-after in the birding tourism market, areunder threat and in some areas breeding success is as low as 10%.

Entanglements off South Africa’s coastline have been reported in at least five species of mammals, two turtle species, six fish species and thirteen seabird species. Bird species most affected by entanglement are African Penguins, Cape Gannets, cormorants and gulls.

These birds are very vulnerable when nesting on the ground, during which time they incubate to keep their eggs cool because beach visitors and dogs that approach too close can drive them off their nests.

The eggs can overheat in the sun in a matter of minutes or are in danger of being eaten or destroyed by dogs and other predators. The same applies to chicks once hatched. Illegal vehicles on beaches further disrupt breeding birds and may even drive over nests.

For these reasons the installation of fishing line bins was identified as one of six projects forming part of BirdLife Overberg’s CleanMarine conservation campaign.

These bins have now been put up at various sites along most of the Overstrand coastline. BirdLife Overberg thanks all the volunteers who assisted them with this process and particularly the Dyer Island Conservation Trust (DICT) for initiating it and assembling the bins.

Thanks also go to all those organisations which contributed very generous donations, including the Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBA) division of BirdLife South Africa, MacNeil Plastics and John Kieser of Plastics SA. Many examples of the success of these fishing line bins have already been illustrated. Volunteers from Marine Dynamics Academy at DICT recently emptied and fixed the fishing line bins along the beach at Die Plaat and collected 580g – that’s more than 2 km of fishing line!

making a huge noise, they probably have a nest or chicks nearby, so tread very carefully and move away quickly. Please don't remove eggs or chicks, even if they seem abandoned, because the parents will certainly be nearby anxiously waiting for you to leave.

Your dogs are also a serious threat, so please keep them leashed on all beaches. Let’s all do our bit to protect these birds that are very vulnerable at this time of year. Report all breeding attempts to Anton Odendal at birding@overberg.co.za or 082 550 3347.

Please report all injured or oiled coastal birds and animals to the Cape Whale Coast stranding network at 072 598 7117 immediately. This dedicated service is provided by the African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary (APSS) of the Dyer Island Conservation Trust in Kleinbaai.

One of the projects of BirdLife Overberg’s CleanMarine campaign is aimed at educating beach-goers to stay clear of such nests.

We appeal to fishermen and anglers, as well as beachgoers, community members and holidaymakers to support this initiative by depositing fishing line into these bins. Also report spots where significant quantities of fishing line wash up along our shoreline with GPS co-ordinates to birding@overberg.co.za. Every little bit of fishing line collected contributes to the improvement and conservation of our beautiful coastline.

Further information can be obtained from the website www.westerncapebirding.co.za or by contacting Dr Anton Odendal of BirdLife Overberg on 082 550 3347.

This project is done in collaboration with the Nature’s Valley Trust and the Overstrand Municipality. Nest warning signs are being set up 30 m from identified nesting sites to encourage people not to approach any closer.

Researchers at the Nature’s Valley Trust have found that the birds will leave their nests when approached within 30 m.

Please give these birds space while they are trying to breed or raise chicks on our beaches, dunes and shores. If you notice adult birds

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FROM THE EDITOR

Working together for a better tomorrow The creation of a public safety task team that will aim to prevent crime in Hermanus Old Town and along the coastal cliff paths in all areas should be supported by all businesses, civic organisations, residents and home-owners.

With our economy so dependent on tourism, any negative publicity or perceptions that the Cape Whale Coast may not be a safe destination must be avoided at all costs.

A concerted and coordinated approach to preventing crime from

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happening in the first place should be a top priority for everyone. Once the integrated grid plan is extended to include all areas of Hermanus, it is expected that the current crime rate will drop.

Closely related to ensuring our continued safety and security is the establishment of Special Ratings Areas (SRAs) throughout our region.

These SRAs will ensure top-up services to those already delivered by the municipality, and will assist in keeping our towns safe, clean and attractive.

Weighing up the benefits of an SRA against the nominal payment required, it should be a no-brainer for property owners to vote in favour of the establishment of an SRA.

under previous legislation, HPP has experienced a dramatic drop in contributions and will not be able to continue with its work past the middle of next year.

The resultant shortfall in security services if an SRA is not established will have dire consequences in the longer term. The very survival of Hermanus Public Protection (HPP), an institution that has proudly served our town for more than 20 years, is dependent on the establishment of an SRA.Not being able to collect the monthly levy that was charged

Until such time as an SRA has been established and HPP receives funding via the SRA levy, we call on residents and visitors to support them. Visit hppsecurity.co.za where you can make a quick and safe contribution via PayFast. By working together, we can create a brighter future for our region.

This is the good NEWS – Ed.

Marketing for Mugs 101 whether they do or not. The ambiguity or adaptation of words like tweet, unfriend, bundle, selfie and blue teeth also spring to mind.

By Murray Stewart thevillagemuze@gmail.com

We are regularly bombarded with technological innovations, updated terminology and fresh apps designed for computers, businesses or even for day-to-day folks like you and me. They are invented to lubricate the pole we have to slide down in every-day-life, and are deemed essential to avoid emotional or financial chaffing.

To appeal to the masses though, vast amounts of time and money are spent planning how these things need to be marketed and their benefits properly explained. All well and good, but the new terminology can be misleading to some of us who grew up in the last century.

Nowadays the words dongle or stiffie are perfectly acceptable at Sunday-school picnics without eliciting a sharp clip behind the ear and the ‘wash-your-mouth-out-with-soap’ routine. Out of respect to The Angry Orange, a lie is no longer a lie but an alternative fact. Schoolchildren may be thrilled to know that they’re not schoolchildren any more, but are labeled learners, irrespective of

While we’re discussing the torturing of words and wrangling of terminology, it’s amazing how lawyers – using law-speak and tautology – can create a picket fence out of a single pole.

It appears that part of their degree involves mastering the art of taking a simple sentence and transforming it into the most complicated, all-encompassing string of terms and phrases which seldom make sense, the grammatical aspect hereinafter referred to as ‘poor’ notwithstanding.

Hell, even an old-school term like ‘marketing’ can be baffling. It’s a word shamelessly bandied about from stuffy boardrooms to drunken barbeques under the assumption that folks understand it. So, what does this rather pretentious word actually encompass?

Grasping the nettle firmly between the teeth I consulted my tried and tested Duck ’n Fiddle’s Explanation of Everything. This very rare and cherished compendium is a first edition, dating back to King Arthur’s time, and was signed by his brother Bob. So here’s a crash-course in ‘Marketing for Mugs 101’.

A lady – let’s call her Sue – strolls into a gathering and spots a rather yummy guy across the room. She sidles up and, flapping her lashes, says, “I’m Sue. Would you like to party?” That is Direct Marketing.

She’s at a hen party with a few of her friends, and alerts them to a good-looking hunk of beefcake further along the bar-counter. One of them goes up to him and, pointing, says, “Great news! That is Sue. She likes to party – anywhere!” That’s Mainstream Advertising.

Spotting a likely looking conquest at the annual school sports day, she casually asks him for his phone number.

The next day she gives him a call. “Sue here from yesterday. If you want to party, Press 1.” This is Telemarketing.

She sees a distinguished-looking prospect at an art gallery function.

Threading her way through the crowd, she brushes up against him and seductively pours him a drink.

“Hi. Love your tie,” she says, flashing her perfect snappers. “May I?” she purrs, straightening it. “I’m Sue, by the way…” That’s Public Relations.

With decals festooning the doors of her funky little Fiat 500, and to the head-spinning doef doef doef of her oversized woofers, she cruises slowly

past the outdoor pubs along the sunset strip. “WANNA PARTiE? CALL SUZiE!” the decals entice. This is called Outdoor Advertising.

While, at another party, this cool dude elbows his way through the throng towards her. “You must be Sue,” he beams. “I hear you like to party.” This is Brand Recognition.

She’s having a girls-night-out dinner when her hunk-alert radar picks up a hottie at the next table. It’s obvious he fancies her too, and things are looking up, but she inexplicably convinces him to rather go home with her friend.

This is a Sales Rep. As it turns out, her friend didn’t really do it for him, so the next day the hunk phones up Sue for help. This is known as Tech Support.

She’s driving off to yet another party (she gets around a bit, does our Sue), and it suddenly occurs to her that there must be dozens of eligible men languishing in front of their TVs in the apartments around her. With hazard lights flashing she pulls over, pumps up her woofers and, removing her T-shirt, climbs onto the roof. “Hey guys!” she yells up and down the street. “I’m Sue and I like to party!”

That is Facebook. Pretty simple, really.

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Ivy League and Oxbridge meet in Hermanus certificate-level matric, but would like to be able to register for a Bachelor’s degree is another option under consideration.

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here have you ever heard of a university becoming operational within one year of its establishment?” laughs Delana Finlayson, CEO of the Hermanus Varsity Trust (HVT). “It was actually completely ridiculous to think we could do it. But here we are at the end of 2019 and it’s a reality.

“Our first batch of students has just been certificated and we’re on track to achieving even greater things in 2020, more courses, more students.

The three visionaries who first dreamed this dream are seeing it come true before their very eyes.”

It was in August 2018 at the height of the Hermanus protests, that three men sat down together and shared a crazy concept. They were Theo Kleynhans of Sparklekids, William Ntebe of the Zwelihle Youth Café and Emeritus Professor John de Gruchy of the Volmoed Retreat Centre.

Their light-bulb vision was to create a facility where local youngsters could obtain a tertiary education without leaving home which would equip them with the skills to earn a decent living in their own environment.

Unbelievably, in March this year, only seven months later, Hermanus Varsity (HV) was launched at the old synagogue building in the CBD, the new Hub of its virtual campus. And that trajectory upwards and onwards has picked up speed, if anything.

“I sometimes feel we’re not moving fast enough, but when I look back on what we have achieved this year, I’m in awe,” confesses Delana. “And we’ve all learnt so much: some things we planned to do have not worked out, while others have absolutely taken off. I think one of the most exciting factors has been the enormous excitement and energy that all the participants have brought to the project. We are all passionate about making it work.”

Having completed the first two of a 10-module short-learning programme Higher Certificate course in Local Economic Development (LED) offered by the University of Johannesburg, Delana is thrilled that the 34-student cohort achieved a pass

Most of the current students are bursary recipients and this will probably always be the case. HV’s grant agreements follow NSFAS guidelines, but there is an additional requirement, which the Trustees of the HVT believe to be extremely important and that is that the students undertake compulsory voluntary service in their own communities, whether it be taking HAWS’ dogs for a walk, overseeing the homework of younger children or sports coaching.

HERMANUS VARSITY TRUST The Trustees cordially invite all interested parties to attend the official opening of the

HERMANUS VARSITY CAMPUS on the 16th of March 2019 at 10:30 at The Rubenstein Hall Verna Watton (left), one of Varsity's 15 volunteer tutors and 65 Hermanus Main Road, Hermanus

Delana Finlayson, CEO of Hermanus Varsity Trust.

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“You’ve got to remember that at traditional universities a normal tuHV is aiming to introduce its first torial would accommodate about 30 degree course – B Ed – in 2021, but students, whereas in our case, it’s between two and three students per tu- in the meantime is working with the University of Stellenbosch to introtor. Because the tutors have become duce an ADE (Advanced Diploma in so sensitised to the conditions under Education) in 2020 to upskill existing which many of our students have to teachers, so that they can ‘become study, our commitment extends way the difference in the classroom’. Also beyond our two-hour tutorials.” on the agenda are a learner enrichment programme for Grade 11 and Delana also emphasises the excellent 12 learners, making it easier for them relationship they have established to achieve a Bachelor’s pass. with the Universities of Stellenbosch and Johannesburg whose courses The introduction of a year-long they are implementing. They are also course for students who have a hoping to finalise an MOA with the

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Apart from ploughing something back into the community, it may also lead to an entrepreneurial opportunity for them.

Bongamusa Ndabexhwele, one of the current students says he feels he has a responsibility to be a role model in his community.

“People are very interested in what I’m learning at the Varsity and they want to know what I will be able to do with my knowledge. I think it’s important to find something that you’re passionate about and I feel like that about recycling, so I’m going to volunteer at the Swop Shop at Yomelelani and see if I can get some tips on how to start my own recycling business.”

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“It just feels right; there’s a sense of place about it,” she says, “plus there’s space on the property for expansion and it’s close to transport for our students. Our slogan, ‘by the community, for the community’ somehow implies placing it at the heart of the town where everybody comes together.

“Based on the wonderful support we have already received and for which we are so grateful, we’re cautiously optimistic about funding and although we obviously need more big funders to come on board, small, regular donors are equally important. " "After all, we’re not planning to be here for a year or two; like many of the famous universities world-wide, we’re planning to be here for the next couple of hundred years. It’s so exciting – a miracle really.”

Student applications for 2020 are already open on the Varsity’s website, www.hermanusvarsity.co.za.

Delana urges them to apply well before 8 January when they open for the new academic year.

Donor options and course information are available on the same website or contact her on delana@ hermanusvarsity.co.za

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MY ENVIRONMENT #AllOverOverberg we’ve got you covered.

Stanford is a small riverside heritage village in the Overstrand.

Founded in 1857 and named after its founder, Sir Robert Stanford who owned the original farm, Stanford is known for its beautifully preserved and renovated Cape Victorian and Edwardianstyle houses and buildings.

Hermanus Cliff Path – ‘One of the world’s best walks’

By Dr Anina Lee

Get all the latest news about Stanford online.

The cliff path brochure was redesigned and streamlined. A further 10 000 copies were printed, thanks to donations from a few private individuals.

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his headline comes from a blog on Cape Info. And few would disagree. Certainly no-one who knows Hermanus and its famous Cliff Path would. The blog goes on to say: Klein River Farmstead Stanford’s Big Cheese thevillagenews.co.za/klein-riverfarmstead-stanfords-big-cheese/ Time flies when you’re making cheese and having fun in the countryside! It seems like just the other day, but it is almost three years since Mags and Peter Baleta settled in the Overberg and took control of Klein River Cheese on the outskirts of Stanford.

Sandies Glen: How green is my garden thevillagenews.co.za/sandies-glenhow-green-is-my-garden/ A growing ethical, eco-friendly farming revolution is quietly being cultivated in Sandies Glen, a community nestled amongst ancient poplar trees, spring-fed dams and fynbos-covered mountains, in a secluded valley between the villages of Stanford and Napier.

Panthera Africa – ‘The One to Watch’ thevillagenews.co.za/panthera-africa-the-one-to-watch/ In the four short years of its existence, the Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary near Stanford has begun to stamp its paw print on both the local and international big cat industry and responsible tourism platforms.

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“The Hermanus Cliff Path is very special, covering the whole route along Hermanus’s coastline. It’s an easy walk and much of it is surfaced and suitable for wheelchairs and strollers.

For a break or to look out at the scenery, there are 120 benches along the route and signposts to tell you what to look out for.

“Originally constructed by the Hermanus Botanical Society, the Hermanus Cliff Path has been reconstructed and is maintained by the volunteer Cliff Path Management Group (CPMG).

The CPMG has managed the resurfacing of the entire path through private donations and contributions from the Overstrand Municipality.”

From the time of its inception in 2002, the driver behind the success of CPMG was David Beattie. He literally and figuratively put the Cliff Path on the map. He drove the hugely successful initial campaign to construct a wheel-friendly path – a project for which he raised over R2 million in private funding.

He conceptualised and designed the cliff path brochure, which has seen two print runs of 20 000 each, all of which he distributed to tourism establishments and other interested parties. Together with daughter Jenny, David developed the Biodiversity Walk on the coastal path between Gearing’s Point and Hermanuspietersfontein.

During 2018 the CPMG saw several sad changes. The greatest loss was that of David Beattie, whose sudden and untimely death left a huge leadership void. Founder committee member, Harvey Tyson also passed away and Werner Zybrands moved out of Hermanus.

At the beginning of 2019 three new members joined the remaining CPMG stalwarts. Without David’s fundraising skills or a contribution from Ward 3, however, no capital-intensive projects could be initiated in 2019. Yet several projects were tackled, thanks to accumulated CPMG funds and some public donations.

CPMG accomplishments during 2019 Routine maintenance was continued, such as fixing vandalised structures,

Brochures are available free of charge at the Hermanus Tourism Office in Mitchell Street, or contact CPMG at hermanuscliffpath@gmail.com.

The large CPMG sign boards on the Cliff Path have faded, been damaged or “relocated”. New boards have been made and will be erected by Michael Henn and his team from the municipality along the cliff path during this week. If you see the team at work, do stop and cheer them on.

What are CPMG’s projects for 2020?

There are unfortunately no path-specific funds in the 2019/2020 Ward 3 discretionary budget, but we are working with the municipality towards a number of objectives for which we need to raise funds.

Save a paw The surface of the path constructed more than 10 years ago is starting to deteriorate. The exposed aggregate is now over-exposed and tough on the feet of both humans and our canine friends. CPMG plans to resurface selected portions as and when funds allow.

We challenge every lover of the cliff path, especially dog lovers, to donate R1 for every kilometre they have walked in the past or will walk on the path during 2020. We are standing by to resurface all the worn-out sections to be more paw-friendly.

Path to paradise There is a lovely swimming spot down on the flat wave-cut rocks at Rietfontein in Westcliff. But the path leading down to the rocks has been largely washed away by storm water and is now almost impassable. It is CPMG’s desire to re-instate this path so that it can once again be a top swimming and lounging spot.

Plans have been drawn up for the path in consultation with engineers and a landscape designer. The cost is estimated at around R120 000.

Anyone who sponsors the construction will be given naming rights to the new path. Now wouldn’t that be much more fitting than a bench to remember a loved one who found joy in walking the cliff path or plunging into the sea off the rocks?

What a view Ward 4 discretionary funds will be used to upgrade and beautify the look-out point at the start of the cliff walk at the New Harbour.

Commemorate a loved one The path linking Main Road in Eastcliff back to the cliff path at Micky is presently an embarrassment. The path surface is a muddy mess in the rainy season and the surrounding vegetation has been insensitively hacked in the name of “security”.

This path is not part of Fernkloof Nature Reserve and thus not subject to the CPMG guidelines for path construction in the reserve. A project is planned, in collaboration with the municipality, to resurface the path and beautify the surroundings with cliff path plants.

This path provides the opportunity to include commemorative stepping stones or plaques into the path design. CPM has had numerous requests for a bench on the cliff path to remember a passed family member, but no more benches will be erected. A plaque set into the new path is a unique opportunity. For a donation of a mere R5 000 a loved one’s joy in walking the cliff path can be celebrated.

Beattie’s Beat Last, but not least, CPMG plans to commemorate the huge contribution David Beattie made to the enjoyment of all who visit Hermanus or live here.

It’s not a coincidence that the Cliff Path is invariably and prominently featured in the promotional material

of accommodation establishments in Hermanus. A commemorative granite plaque on a stone plinth is planned for David’s favourite spot along Beattie’s Beat.

Challenging accommodation establishments Isn’t it time for establishments that use the cliff path as part of their advertising to contribute to the upkeep of the path? It doesn’t happen without funds and the dedication of a small team of volunteers.

Let me end with another quote from Cape Info: “You won’t find better spots for watching the giants of the deep.

During the months July to December, when the Southern Right whales arrive from their Antarctic feeding grounds to calve and mate along South Africa’s southern coast, the Cliff Path affords some of the best landbased whale watching in the world.”

I couldn’t agree more. Happy walking!

The CPMG team comprises of Anina Lee (Chair), Frank Woodvine, Tania Pretorius, Peter Coxall, Jim Sweet, Jan Cilliers, Kari Brice, Lauren Rainbird and Tarron Dry. The CPMG does not seek membership subscriptions, nor does it expect payment for its voluntary services, but still depends on donations from the community for projects.

Contributions to CPMG can be made to Investec Bank current account, branch number 580105, electronic account number 50002115857. For more information please email hermanuscliffpath@gmail.com.

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Hemel-en-Aarde Pinot Noir Celebration T

he 7th annual Hemel-en-Aarde Pinot Noir Celebration is a two-day event, created to celebrate our world-class Pinot Noir.

Hosted by the Hemel-en-Aarde Winegrowers at Nidderdale Farm over the weekend of 24 – 25 January 2020, this much-anticipated event will see world-renowned winemakers, wine influencers, esteemed media, epicures and wine lovers flock to the beautiful region of Hemelen-Aarde to explore and celebrate our famous Pinot Noir and the proprietors and winemakers behind them.

Besides experiencing the wine tastings, wine safaris, winemakers and chefs, it is the relaxing and festive atmosphere that sets the Hemelen-Aarde Pinot Noir Celebration apart from all other wine festivals. Guests will find themselves unwinding in picturesque wine country whilst being informed and inspired by passionate winemakers.

Hamilton Russell Vineyards in Hemel-en-Aarde Valley

FRIDAY 24 JANUARY 16:00 – 17:00 - Welcome to Pinot Paradise Guests will be welcomed at Nidderdale Farm for registration with bubbly and oysters.

A holiday in Hermanus is not complete without a visit to the R320 Hermanus Wine Route, which winds its way through the three appellations of this wine ward – the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, the Upper Valley and the Ridge. Most of the Hemel-en-Aarde wine estates will be open daily during the holiday season for wine tasting and purchases, and several tasting rooms offer meals, platters and food and wine pairings, in addition to guided or unguided fynbos hiking trails.

17:00 – 20:00 - Among Pinot Friends Hemel-en-Aarde proprietors and winemakers will collectively present an exclusive evening of older Hemel-en-Aarde Pinot Noir vintages, carefully selected International Pinot Noir and selections from private cellars. Acclaimed chef, Craig Cormack from SALT will entice guests with his flavourful bowl-based creations.

In the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley you’ll find the pioneering Hamilton Russell Vineyards, credited with planting the first vines in the region in 1975.

This famed estate produces world-renowned Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The flagship wine of its neighbour, Bouchard Finlayson, is the highly-acclaimed Galpin Peak Pinot Noir, while other varieties include Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, a popular white blend and hearty reds. And don’t forget to stop off at Bartho Eksteen’s Wijnskool, where you can combine a wine tasting with a pre-booked picnic or a meal at their new restaurant, MANÁ.

SATURDAY 25 JANUARY 08:30 – 09:00 - Parking and Pastries On Saturday morning guests will meet at a central parking area in Hermanus and, after enjoying coffee and Jason’s Bakery pastries, they’ll be swept off on a day of true discovery.

The Hemel-en-Aarde is famous for delivering unique styles of Pinot Noir from its three distinctive terroir appellations: Hemel-enAarde Valley, Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley and Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge. Transport will be provided for the day’s excursions, with guests divided into three groups that will visit each of these appellations.

09:00 - 17:00 - The Great Pinot Appeal Viticulturists, winemakers and our carefully selected guest speakers will take guests on a journey through each appellation from soil to glass, ending in a tutored tasting of each appellation’s most current vintage Pinot Noir, carefully crafted from these beautiful terroirs. It

Further up the valley La Vierge beckons, with its popular restaurant and champagne veranda that afford panoramic views across the valley. Next up are Bosman Hermanus, Sumaridge, Newton Johnson, Restless River, Spookfontein (which has a delightful restaurant), Ataraxia and, finally, Creation, Domaine des Dieux and Seven Springs on Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge. Creation is a popular destination, renowned for its award-winning, cool-climate wines and innovative food and wine pairings, while Domaine des Dieux’s two signature bubblies are a must to be enjoyed at their quaint tasting room among the vineyards. is recommended that guests wear comfortable shoes for these excursions.

13:30 – 14:30 - From Nature’s Pantry A harvest table-style feast served at the second location of the day will be perfectly paired with crisp new vintage Chardonnays from Hemel-en-Aarde. After enjoying this lovely lunch at their respective second locations, guests will be transported to their third and final appellation.

17:00 – 18:30 - Time Out Once safely returned to their cars, guests will have a short break to freshen up for the yearly grand finale dinner event, this year themed 'A Taste of Hemel-en-Aarde'.

18:30 – 19:30 - Many Pinots, One Love

Upon arrival at Nidderdale farm, nestled in the rolling hills of Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, guests will be welcomed by winemakers pouring a selection of their finest Hemel-en-Aarde craft.

Time to ponder the day's adventure, discuss your findings and ask the questions only these fine men and women can answer.

19:30 - Pick of the Pinots Guests will have the rare opportunity to participate in an exclusive Hemel-en-Aarde charity auction with one-of-a-kind lots.

20:00 – late - A Taste of Hemel-en-Aarde Acclaimed chef and baker Jason Lilley from Cape Town's hotspot Jason's Bakery will take the reins in celebrating the best produce from Hemel-en-Aarde. He will be cooking in

collaboration with renowned local chefs to present guests with four live food stations, each delivering a unique dish perfectly paired to complement the four individually themed Hemel-en-Aarde wine bars. A dessert selection from the Jason's Bakery team, local craft beer on tap and live local acts will complete the Taste of Hemel-en-Aarde.

This immersive Hemel-en-Aarde experience is not to be missed and the Hemel-en-Aarde Winegrowers look forward to welcoming you in true fine wine country style. Guests have the option of either purchasing a Full Weekend ticket for the whole two-day itinerary, including all the food and wine from R2 995 pp or a Taste of Hemel-enAarde ticket for the Grand Finale Dinner only at R795 pp. Visit pinotnoircelebration.com

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Night of Thousand Drawings raises record amount Representatives of this year’s four chosen charities – the FynArts Music Project, Hermanus Visual Art & Design Centre, Hermanus Night Shelter and Siyazama Centre for the Aged – were at the handover on Monday, with each charity receiving R25 000.

It was a joyous moment when the Hermanus First Fridays committee members and gallery owners gathered in Art Alley on Monday morning for the official handover of the funds raised by the Night of a Thousand Drawings Artwalk to the chosen beneficiaries. The total amount raised by this annual charity Artwalk was R116 000.

“Hermanus First Fridays is now in its seventh year and the first Night of a Thousand Drawings raised R70 000,” said Liz Coates, chair of the HFF committee. “Since then the amount has almost doubled and the Artwalk continues to grow, thanks to the amazing support from the public. Donated artworks poured in not only from local artists and art students, but also from renowned artists in Cape Town who contributed artworks by mailing them to us.”

More than 11 000 A5-sized artworks were sold at R100 each during the Night of a Thousand Drawings on Friday evening, 6 December. The Hawston Cadets, one of the chosen charities that benefited from the 2018 Night of a Thousand Drawings, showed their appreciation by making a special appearance and escorting ‘Santa Claus’ down Harbour Road to Lemm’s Corner. HFF sponsored the ChillGuru bus ride which enabled the children to be part of the event and the town council sponsored their food parcels.

The balance will be donated to ‘Mama Soraya’, who feeds and takes care of more than a hundred hungry children after school at the Love, Hope, Faith and Happiness Soup Kitchen which she runs from her small home in Mount Pleasant.

At the back are Priscilla Tebele and Esther Meusel of Siyazama, Chantel Louskitt from FynArts, Harold Botha (Gallery Charmaine de Jongh Gelderblom), Ray Hartmann of the Hermanus Night Shelter and Jeandré Marinier of the Visual Art & Design Centre (holding their ‘money bags’). In the middle row are Lize Smit (Lize Art Gallery), Ian Macdonald and Ed Bredenkamp (Lembu and Forty x 40 galleries) and Jozua Rossouw (Rossouw Modern and SPACE galleries), and in front, Louise Hennigs (The Art Gallery), Liz Coates (HFF chair), Erna Dry (The Art Gallery), Donovan Steeneveld (Rossouw Modern and SPACE) and Geta Finlayson (Geta Finlayson Art Studio).

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hile, as the saying goes, you should not judge a book by its cover, patrons of The Wine Glass in Hermanus are certainly drawing their own conclusions about which wines they want to drink after spending time looking at the restaurant’s wine wall of 108 bottles.

“Our customers love the idea of a visual menu and there are a few truths that emerge all the time,” says Jacques le Roux, one of the owners of The Wine Glass. “We have learnt a lot from talking to people standing in front of the wine wall.

“The first is that putting a lot of stickers on your wine bottle does not help to sell the wine.

When people look at the wine wall – and presumably they would have the same reaction in a wine shop – and they see a bottle covered in award stickers, immediately the question arises, “Are they compensating for something?”

Jacques says that consumers are increasingly skeptical about wine competitions. For example, he points out that at the 2019 South African Veritas competition, 1 411 medals were awarded from an entry of 1 491 wines.

“Foreign visitors, who don’t know South African wines, often ask us why a bottle has all these stickers on it, while others, including world-famous premium wines, do not. People in the know look at the stickers and immediately realise that half of them are ‘bogus’. So keep the bottle clean. If you really have something to say about the wine, let it be in the write-up.”

The Wine Glass serves 96 wines and 12 Methode Cap Classique bubblies, all by the glass.

Each bottle can be found, grouped by category, on the wine wall, a visual menu for patrons to look at and take Instagram and Facebook photos of themselves against the colourful backdrop.

PHOTOS: Supplied by The Wine Glass The second thing they’ve learned, says Jacques, is that when it comes to rosé wines, colour is everything. “Dark rosés, including bubblies, immediately get marked down in consumers’ minds in terms of their quality and value. The market, perhaps unfairly, clearly favours very light, pale pink or straw-coloured rosés versus darker ones,” says Jacques. The reason for this, he believes, is that wine drinkers associate darker rosés with the early days of rosés in South Africa which were cheaper, sweeter and not particularly good.

Other interesting observations concern the design of the wine labels. “There are three main types of label design – the one is the old-school heritage label, the second is very clean and

simple, and the third is the artistic label,” says Jacques.

According to Jacques, you can only get away with a heritage label if you have the history and provenance. “If you are a wine farm established in 2003, don’t go there. Heritage labels also mean little to Europeans, who really do have wine estates that are hundreds of years old.”

According to the feedback from their customers, clean labels with just the name of the wine estate, the type of wine and vintage, usually work well, although these wines could have some difficulty in standing out from the crowd.

Artistic labels with graphics and images, if used judiciously in an understated way, often hit the

mark.

“Hamilton Russell is a great example of a heritage label. Creation is a perfect example of a clean label while Ataraxia is a good example of an art label with their limited use of silver foil,” says Jacques.

Interestingly, labels with animals on them tend to turn consumers off as they often associate these wines with those for sale in airports.

“There are exceptions, of course, such as Southern Right where the name of the wine estate and the label tie together and their artwork is clean and classy,” says Jacques. “But, as soon as you put animals or animal names on the label, it becomes a novelty wine like the ‘Big Five’. So people look at the bottle on the wine wall, they say that they are not going to pay a premium for that.”

When it comes to the shape of the wine bottle, Jacques says they have found that this is not a deciding factor among consumers. “It may be important for really premium wines where you have connoisseurs who are going to buy into it.

But for the most part, people don’t really care what bottle a wine comes in,” he says.

“Ultimately, there is a market for every type of wine, of course, but this is what we have learnt from our customers’ feedback.”

You’ll find The Wine Glass at 2 Harbour Road, Hermanus. It is open Monday to Saturday from 08:00 – 23:00 and on Sunday from 11:00 – 23:00 for wine tasting (whether by the glass, the bottle or in a tasting flight of six), great coffee and scrumptious food inspired by local cuisine. Visit www.thewineglass.guru for more information or call 082 082 2007 to book a table.

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18 – 28 DECEMBER 2019 www.thevillagenews.co.za/whatson while away Saturday mornings, glass of wine in hand, with Woefie lying at your feet? Olives, freshly shucked oysters and other nibbles made by real people? Served on real porcelain, using real cutlery, sipping wine from a real wine glass? Then you’ll want to hotfoot it across to Die Markie at Hermanuspietersfontein. Here safe parking is a doddle and life is easy.

Hermanuspietersfontein Wine Cellar | 09:00 – 13:00

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Summer Night Markets The popular Hermanus Country Market is hosting a new season of Summer Night Markets, every Wednesday. The next Summer Night Markets will be on 18 December; and 1 & 8 January.

Hermanus Country Market | 17:00 – 21:00

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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

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

Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome. Choose between a 3 km, 5 km or 8 km route. Please note that the venue has changed from the Hermanus Country Market to the Hermanus Sports Club.

Hermanus Sports Club, Jose Burman Avenue | 18:00 Public Safety Meeting Ratepayers are urged to attend this public meeting where Hermanus Public Protection (HPP) will do a presentation on their interim plan to provide crime prevention and public safety services until July 2020, when it is envisaged that the Hermanus Special Ratings Area (HSRA) will commence. Ratepayers will be able to vote for the establishment of the proposed HSRA immediately after the meeting.

Municipal Auditorium | 17:00

Sunset Session with Matthew Mole You've heard his songs on the radio, but this brilliant artist’s stage presence is what makes it really special to see him live in action. This performance is part of Matthew Mole’s nationwide tour to launch his new album, Ghost which contains his typical eclectic blend of folk, electronica undertones, and positive vibes. Bring your camping chairs and blankets, and enjoy the afternoon on the lawn at this family-friendly venue from 14:30 onwards, while the young ones are entertained in the kiddies’ area. There will be a variety of food and drinks options available. Tickets at R200 pp can be booked online at www.webtickets.co.za Stanford Hills Wine Estate | 17:00 (gates open at 14:30) Guns ‘n Roses & Friends Tribute Show All your favourite Bryan Adams songs are brought back to life by this killer band line-up of Clint Falconer from the Dan Patlansky band, Jason Oosthuizen from Van Coke Kartel, Lost&Found and now OOOTH, Ryan Howell from The Monroes and Jonathan Peyper. Young and old, new and veteran fans will enjoy the ultimate night of rock 'n roll featuring some of the greatest hits from Guns ‘n Roses, Whitesnake, Deep Purple, Journey, ZZ Top, Billy Idol, Ozzy Osbourne and more. Tickets are R150 pp and can

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

be booked on 028 313 2137 or info@ backstagecafe.co.za Backstage Cafe & Grill, 181 Main Rd, Hermanus | 20:00

parking and seating, and space for the kids to run around and play.

Stanford Market Square | 18:00 – 20:00

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Hermanus German Fest The Oktober Fest comes to Hermanus! Come and enjoy an authentic German Oompa Band, a large variety of craft beers, schnapps, liqueurs, craft gins, Benguela Cove Wines, coffee, and traditional German fare such as sausages, sauerkraut, pretzels, flammkuchen and lebkuchen. There will be a secure kiddies’ entertainment area and a market offering arts, crafts, jewellery and Christmas gifts.

A shuttle service will be available, so there is no need to drink and drive.

Tickets at R100 pp (children U12 enter free) can be booked online at www.quicket.co.za. For enquiries, contact René Hartslief on 083 648 8700 or rene@thebestofsa.co.za.

Sandbaai Hall | 08:00 – 23:30 Summer Vibes in The Courtyard Join The Wine Glass for a summer celebration with bubbly, oysters and cool tunes courtesy of DJ Delwan Cassell. Or choose a platter, starter or main course from the extensive menu to be enjoyed with acclaimed local Walker Bay wines, craft beers or cocktails.

The Wine Glass, 2 Harbour Rd, Hermanus | 16:00 – 19:30

Friday Sunset Market Enjoy life in the slow lane with great local food, fresh produce, wines from the Stanford Wine Route, craft beer, gifts, books, chocolates and deli produce, while live music by local musicians keeps your toes tapping. Entry is free and all are welcome. Plenty of

Saturday

FinGlobal Onrus Fun Run This popular annual event hosted by the Whalers Athletics Club is fun for the whole family. Choose between a 6 km (R40 pp) or 10 km (R70 pp) scenic route around Onrus and Vermont.

Entries between 05:30 and 06:45.

Milkwood Restaurant, Onrus Beach | 07:00

March for the Penguins The African Penguin & Seabird Sanctuary (APSS) hosts its annual fundraiser – a 5 km march that is more ‘fun’ than ‘run’. People of all ages and socialised dogs are invited to join in by walking, running or waddling along the scenic Kleinbaai coast to create awareness of the need to conserve this endangered species.

Dress like a penguin (in black and white) and bring along a homemade penguin banner. The cost is R80 pp and R40 for children 12 years and younger (and dogs). Register at APSS from Monday 16 December.

African Penguin & Seabird Sanctuary, Kleinbaai | 08:00 – 11:00

against the clock. The whole family is welcome. Grab a post-run coffee in the Red Disa restaurant with fellow parkrunners.

Harold Porter Botanical Garden | 08:00 Groeneweide parkrun Bring the whole family (dogs on leashes are welcome too) and enjoy this free, timed 5 km run/walk at your own pace. Register online at www. parkrun.co.za Groeneweide, Franskraal | 08:00 Elgin Railway Market This bustling steampunk station market, where Art deco meets Victorian, is unlike any other in South Africa, with more than 30 different stalls providing local wine, craft beer, arts & crafts and artisanal foods. Visitors can greet the steam train on the platform or view its arrival from the upstairs viewing deck. There’s live music throughout the weekend, and plenty of activities to keep children entertained, such as a jungle gym, roundabout, and even indoor and outdoor climbing walls.

The market is open Saturdays and Sundays, and the coffee shop with free workspace is open during the week from 09:00 – 17:00.

Oak Avenue, Elgin | 09:00 – 17:00 (Sat & Sun)

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

Departing from Lemm’s Corner | 09:30

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

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

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

Die Markie Looking for koek? Vetkoek, pannekoek, soet koekies, sout koekies, lewer koekies? A peaceful place to

Sauvignon Blanc Celebration Join Bartho Eksteen, aka ‘The Sage of Sauvignon’ in celebrating his past 10 vintages of this widely popular variety with a Wine & Seafood Feast.

The line-up will include Hermanuspietersfontein Nr 5 Sauvignon Blanc, the winning wine that earned Bartho the Diner’s Club Winemaker of the Year award in 2009, and his Cape Winemakers’ Guild Vloekskoot, as well as his flagship Houtskool wooden Sauvignon Blancs. Forget about the rat race, kick back and enjoy the Eksteens’ unique brand of hospitality on their farm. Tickets are R1 000 pp.

To book, contact bartho@hermanus. co.za or 082 920 7108.

Bartho Eksteen Wines, Hemel-enAarde Valley | from 10:00

can be booked at www.quicket.co.za.

Hermanuspietersfontein, Hemelen-Aarde Village | 20:15 (gates open at 19:00) Jo Martin Live Enjoy an evening of honest, heartfelt music with Jo Martin, who will get those toes tapping and takkies squeaking! Call 028 312 4665 to book.

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Lomond 5 km Trail Run Every last Saturday of the month, anyone who is feeling energised can run (or walk) for free at Lomond Wine Estate. This scenic 5km trail running track is ideal for all ages. The tasting room will be open, serving coffee, wine, beer and delicious platters. For more details call 028 388 0095.

Lomond Wine Estate | 10:00 – 16:00

Takura Terry at Springfontein Celebrate the Mbira, an ancient African musical instrument consisting of a wooden board with attached metal tines, which will be brought to life by the talented Takura Terry.

After a welcoming drink, an authentic Zimbabwean meal will be served, followed by an evening of music. The cost is R250 pp and booking is essential. Contact 028 341 0651 or barn@ springfontein.co.za.

Springfontein Wine Estate, Stanford | 18:00

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Jeremy Loops Live Catch South African breakout singer-songwriter Jeremy Loops live at Stanford Hills, following the successful release of his new single What Would I Know and a European Tour.

Tickets are R250 for adults and R200 for children U16. This performance is presented in partnership with Distell and a percentage of the proceeds will go to Greenpop and The Butterfly Centre.

Stanford Hills | 17:30 (gates open at 14:30) Carols by Candlelight Enjoy a Summer Sunset Concert with the Gugulethu Tenors in the beautiful Harold Porter Botanical Gardens. Come along with your friends and family, bring your picnic basket and sing along to your favourite Christmas carols. A song sheet and candle will be handed out to the adults and a glow stick for the little ones. Tickets are R100 for adults and R50 for youths 6 – 18 years (children U6 enter free). No booking is required and tickets can be purchased at the venue entrance.

Call 028 272 9311.

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Kleinmond Carols Hosted by the Handevat Music Project in Kleinmond, this promises to be an enjoyable evening for the whole family with beautiful music and lots of fun. Bring your own picnic, drinks, blankets and chairs.

Kleinmond Main Beach lawn | from 18:00 (concert starts at 19:00)

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High Street, Hermanus | 17:00 – 20:00

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Black Oystercatcher Summer Festival Head to Black Oystercatcher Wines this December for five days of sizzling summer fun close to Africa’s southernmost tip. From 26 – 30 December, The Black Oystercatcher Wine Farm presents a festival of live music, paired with cool-climate wine, tasty craft beer, festival-style food and a lively country vibe. Enjoy a day out at this Overberg destination at R150 pp, which includes a branded glass.

The cost for children 7 – 17 years is R100 and children U7 enter free.

Booking is essential and tickets are available from www.webtickets. co.za. The music line-up will feature the Bottomless Coffee Band on 26 & 27 December, DJ Paul Fletcher on 28 December, and Matt Carstens on 29 & 30 December. For all the details call 028 482 1618 or visit www.blackoystercatcher.co.za.

Black Oystercatcher Wine Farm near Elim | 10:00 – 17:00 (daily from 26 – 30 Dec) Sterreligkonsert Join Coffee Snobs for a concert under the stars and celebrate the festive season by listening to their soul music, which combines a touch of nostalgia with love, humour and inspiration. There will be an assortment of great wine and food on offer from Hermanuspietersfontein. Coffee Snobs are undoubtedly one of the most exciting South African bands and their music is fresh, original and poetic. Tickets at R150 for adults (R80 for children U12 and pensioners of 65+) are available at www.quicket. co.za.

Hermanuspietersfontein Wines, Hemel-en-Aarde Village | 18:00 – 20:00 Ryno Velvet Live Local musician Ryno Velvet, a lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist and drummer, will be back at Hermanus’s favourite music venue. Call 028 312 4665 to book.

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Blues, Rock & Roots Festival Come and enjoy the lovely outdoors of Stanford Hills Estate at their second Blues, Rock & Roots Festival, which caters for the whole family.

The exciting line-up includes MC and guest artist, Albert Frost, Matt Carstens, Black Cat Bones and Gerald Clarke. The Bedouin tents will be up and food and drinks stalls will be open. Shuttle service between Stanford and Hermanus available. Tickets at R200 per adult and R150 per student (children U16 enter free) are available at www.webtickets.co.za.

Stanford Hills Estate | from 13:00

Bottomless Coffee Band Live As part of their December 2019 tour, Bottomless Coffee Band will also stop in Hermanus! Food and drinks stalls will be open from 19:00 (no BYO food or drinks allowed). Tickets at R150 pp

Get Lucky Summer Hermanus Get Lucky Summer is proud to announce the very first Hermanus edition of their popular Concert Series. Join them for a family sunset picnic concert featuring South Africa’s iconic electronic trio GoodLuck, the super talented newcomers The World of Birds, and support DJs. It promises to be a magical afternoon, with fully stocked bars and facilities, an exclusive VIP viewing deck, delicious treats from a variety of food trucks, and the best line-up to kickstart summer! No BYO food or alcohol allowed. Tickets at R180 pp (R100 for kids U12) can be booked at www.howler.co.za or at the gate (IDs on request).

Hermanus High School Sportsgrounds | 15:00 – 21:00 Emo Adams Sunset Concert Emo Adams’ creative expression through song, theatre and production has made him a household name in South Africa. Don’t miss this live performance by Emo and his band in the beautiful setting of the Harold Porter Botanical Gardens. Pack a picnic basket and blanket and bring your family and friends to enjoy an evening of laughter and music. Tickets are R130 for adults and R75 for youths 6 – 18 years (children U6 enter free). No booking is required and tickets can be purchased at the venue entrance. Call 028 272 9311.

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What's Cooking

18 December 2019

The new kids on High Street 1

By Hedda Mittner

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’ve always been a fan of High Street and look forward with all my heart to the day when it will finally be pedestrianised, as recommended by the CBD Revitalisation proposal some years ago.

Some of my favourite shops, galleries and eateries are located in High Street – from Beach House at the top end to CanD’s Kitchen, Wine & Co., The Art Gallery, Rossi’s, Art Thirst, Gallery 19, Walker Bay Modern Art Gallery (also home to the Gallery Café with its delightful courtyard), Curiositea and Oskars.

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It’s no wonder these businesses have decided to host their own festive party this year in the form of the High Street Soiree, on Monday 23 December, from 17:00. Everyone is invited to come and ‘jingle and mingle’ in High Street, enjoying its special vibe, live music, bubbly and delicious food.

For those who still have some last-minute Christmas shopping to do, this will be the perfect opportunity to find those special gifts for your loved ones.

The businesses in High Street have not only survived this difficult year, which saw several shops in the CBD close their doors due to economic pressures, but appear to be thriving.

There are even two new businesses that opened last week – Yaeli’s Bistro next to Rossi’s and The Gallery Deli next to Walker Bay Modern, which is an extension of Emilia Knight’s vegan/vegetarian eatery, The Gallery Café. Here Emilia’s “simple, unadulterated, good-mood food” has won her a firm following, but working in a tiny kitchen has had its challenges and she is delighted with the extra space she now has.

1 - Emilia Knight and her son, Oscar in The Gallery Deli, Hermanus’s first vegetarian and plant-based deli. 2 - Yaeli Ouknine (left) with her friend, Lana Bryant-Mostert, at the opening of Yaeli’s Bistro last week. 3/4 - The Gallery Deli is filled with all the goodies we have come to know and love at the Gallery Café, including quirky gifts such as these recycled bags by Pamphiri. 5 - Yaeli’s wholesome shakes are simply irresistible. 6 - The rustic decor of Yaeli’s Bistro creates a warm and welcoming ambience.

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“Whether you’re hangry, hungry or just peckish, whether your preferred diet is raw, plant-based, vegetarian, gluten-free, sugar-free, wheat-free or keto, we have something for everyone,” says Emil-

“All Yaeli’s food is made with love,” said her friend, Lana Bryant-Mostert, at the opening last week.

This is equally true of Emilia, and together these two entrepreneurs are bringing something new to the High Street table, each in her own unique way.

ia. The deli also stocks a selection of plant-based yoghurts, nut cheeses, local dairy cheese, bio-dynamic eggs, olives and olive oil, vinaigrettes, teas and organic coffee, and Emilia’s much-loved chilli jam, salsa and hummus to take home with you. Browse at your leisure and you’ll even find some quirky gifts that will warm the heart of any greenie.

created a welcoming space with her rustic décor style which features lots of wood (Yaeli is also a talented carpenter and made most of the tables herself) and vintage movie posters on the walls.

The simple menu – with the slogan ‘It’s all your body needs’ – offers healthy, tasty and affordable dishes rooted in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine.

The other wholesome addition to High Street’s eclectic offering is Yaeli’s Bistro, where the warm-hearted Israeli owner, Yaeli Ouknine, has

Yaeli moved from Israel to Namibia a decade ago, where she ran a bistro in Windhoek before migrating to the Western Cape. Here she opened another

Friday 20 December till Tuesday 24 December 10 am – 5 pm

Mardene le Roux Wines

Yali’s authentic, home-cooked food includes wholesome sandwiches made from pita bread and different combinations of fillings ranging from roasted halloumi cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and fried aubergine, to tahini, beef kebab, falafel balls and a juicy lamb burger. There is also a wide variety of innovative salads and everything on the menu is available as either a full or a half portion.

Apart from an assortment of coffees and teas, her yummy shakes deserve special mention. There are several to choose from (a difficult choice!) such as Re-charge (yoghurt, banana, dates and honey), Re-duce (celery, green apple and mint), Re-shape (cucumber, ginger, cranberries and beetroot), Re-load (figs, apple and coconut) and Re-vive (mango, ginger and passionfruit).

The deli stocks the same irresistible treats we have come to know and love at The Gallery Café, such as freshly-baked croissants (almond and orange; marmite and cheese; brie, fig and honey) and other delectable pastries, cakes and cookies (cheesecake, macarons, biscotti, Florentines).

The focus is on take-aways that can be enjoyed on the go when you don’t have time to sit down and place an order, so instead you can simply grab a breakfast pot (yoghurt, berries and granola), a nutritional smoothie or freshly squeezed juice, organic coffee, an innovative sandwich, keto bite or salad.

bistro in Somerset Mall, but closed its doors when she settled in Onrus. Her next venture was a bistro in the Whale Coast Mall, but now she’s traded the shopping mall environment for the old-fashioned charm of High Street. “I feel very much at home here and part of the High Street community,” she says. “Everyone has been so friendly and helpful.”

ART THIRST GALLERY Hosting the RARE FINDS Exhibitors

Zunette Mulder Jewellery

Linda’s Vintage Finds

The Gallery Deli is open Monday to Friday from 07:30 – 16:00 and on Saturdays (when Emilia can be found at the Hermanus Country Market) from 08:00 – 14:00. Contact her on 076 837 4231.

Yaeli’s Bistro is open seven days a week from 08:00 – 21:00. Contact 076 147 0894.

17 High Street, Hermanus 072 682 6590 www.artthirst.com

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Dr Robin Lee of the Hermanus History Society with Nicolette Johnson, former Mayor of the Overstrand Municipality, at the launch of Robin’s latest book last week.

PHOTO: Taylum Meyer

From fishing village to bustling town Nicolette Johnson, former mayor of the Overstrand Municipality, was a special guest at the launch of For Keeps: Articles on Hermanus History, the latest book by well-known historian Dr Robin Lee, at the Catholic Church Hall last week. “I salute you for recording the beautiful history of our town and I am very proud to be launching your book today,” she said.

The book, which was written between 2013 and 2019, records 150 years of local history.

It covers topics such as the many influential personalities who helped shape Hermanus, the early seaside villas, hotels and restau-

rants, the destructive fires that remain an ever-present threat, the abalone boom and the need to preserve our natural environment and resources. The book takes you through the development of Hermanus from a small fisherman’s village to the prosperous, modern town it is today.

Copies of For Keeps are available from The Book Cottage on Station Square (opposite Woolworths) and would make a great Christmas gift for anyone who has ties to Hermanus.

The Book Cottage can be contacted on 028 313 0834 or bookcott@hermanus.co.za

Christmas on the Lagoon Christmas Market at MOSAIC Saturday December 7, 2019, 11:30am-5:00pm (Gallery will be at MOSAIC through mid-January) Location: 1892 Spookhuis at MOSAIC Wortelgat Road, on the Hermanus Lagoon, Stanford

Join us for a family day!

Country platters and grilled skewers will be served at Lagoon Cafe’ Wine from Springfontein Wine Estate - Belgium Beer on tap - DIY gin station.

Accommodation at MOSAIC Cottages Beautiful selection of art, gifts and décor Tracy Algar Art - Handbags by UGLEE - Inkomo Nguni hide rugs - Ardmore Jewelry by Beryl Dingemans - Old book collections - Christmas décor Contact: Simone 082 817 2077 or 028 313 2814 admin@MosaicSouthAfrica.com www.MosaicSouthAfrica.com

CALL TO BOOK. OPEN 24HRS Affordable transport door to door.

0846 885 885

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Carols by Candlelight with Rotary T he Hermanus Rotary Club hosted their annual Carols by Candlelight (a tradition in Hermanus since 1968) at the Old Harbour in Hermanus on Saturday evening. Entry was free but donations were welcomed by Rotary as they support a number of local charities.

Upon arrival, guests were greeted by friendly members of the Rotary Club and given a candle and a song book for the evening’s beautiful performance. Many people arrived to enjoy the carols despite the unpredictable weather, and came prepared with chairs, blankets, picnic baskets and even umbrellas, in case of rain.

Janine Neethling on the accordian.

The stage was beautifully arranged with a

The stage was beautifully decorated with lights, tinsel and a Christmas tree. The carollers sang beautifully under Janine Neethling's direction.

Christmas tree, tinsel and lights, and the carollers were all dressed in red, white and black.

They were once again led by musician Janine Neethling, who also played the keyboard and accordion.

Guests were invited to sing along and candles were lit as the light started to fade, lending the Old Harbour a magical atmosphere.

Carols by Candlelight has become an eagerly-awaited event for families over the holiday season and we look forward to seeing it grow even further in the coming years. – Taylum Meyer

Adults and children alike enjoyed the carol singing.

ABOVE: Emmanuel Laset with his dad Julio (Doctor at Camphill School) and mom Geralyn.

RIGHT: As the sun began to set, guests lit their candles which created a warm, magical atmosphere. PHOTOS: Taylum Meyer

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Exploring SA balanced funds By Danie Olivier Wealth manager at PSG Wealth Hermanus

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n this week’s edition we explore the following ASISA (Association for Savings and Investment SA) category: South African High Equity funds, commonly known as balanced funds. Balanced funds are currently the largest unit trust category, with almost 200 funds in this space.

What is a balanced fund?

A balanced fund invests across a number of different asset classes ranging, from local to offshore, equities, bonds and cash.

As its name implies, its holdings are balanced between growth assets (equity) and fixed interest assets (cash and bonds) with the objective of achieving both capital growth and income generation.

The equity component helps to prevent erosion of purchasing power and ensure the long-term growth of the investment ahead of inflation.

The weightings assigned to each asset class must remain within the allowable maximums as stipulated in the fund’s mandate. Balanced funds are also more generally referred to as asset allocation funds.

Is a balanced fund suitable for your risk profile and investment objectives/needs?

Typically, retirees, people saving for retirement or investors with medium-risk tolerance invest in balanced funds for growth in excess of inflation.

All South African retirement (including pension and provident) funds must adhere to Regulation 28 of the Pension Fund Act, and many balanced funds meet this requirement, making them a favoured investment for retirement fund investors.

Regulation 28 limits the extent to which retirement funds may invest in particular assets or in particular asset classes. The main purpose is to protect the members’ retirement provision from the effects of poorly-diversified investment portfolios.

This is done by limiting the maximum exposure to riskier asset classes, making sure that no unnecessary risks are taken with retirement money.

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You are looking for steady, longterm capital growth You are ideally investing for at least five years You are comfortable with taking on some risk of market fluctuation and potential capital loss You wish to invest in a unit trust that complies with legal investment limits for retirement funds

How do I choose the right fund manager?

Once you’ve decided that a balanced fund is the appropriate fund or fund class to be invested in for your specific goals, needs and long-term objectives, you now need to decide which asset manager to invest with.

As mentioned, there are almost 200 funds available in this category – you will have to do thorough research or speak to an experienced, independent financial adviser in order to choose a good-quality asset manager.

Regulation 28 stipulates a maximum exposure to equities of 75%, a maximum of 30% offshore, with an additional 10% allowed for investments in Africa outside of South Africa. The remaining 25% can be invested in fixed interest assets.

For starters look at asset managers with a good, consistent track record, and evaluate the 5-, 7- and 10-year performance figures. Given the longer-term focus of these funds, I don’t recommend focusing on performance periods shorter than 5 years, as shorter-term numbers are not a true reflection of their performance.

Balanced funds may be suitable for you if:

Last year’s winner will most likely not be next year’s winner. Secondly,

invest with reputable asset managers, those who have been around for 15 years and longer, as they have experienced both bull and bear markets.

And lastly, do some research around the philosophy (style) and investment strategy of the asset manager and how they manage assets.

Depending on the amount to be invested, consider using two balanced funds in your portfolio. By combining different management styles, it is possible to create a portfolio that delivers more stable returns in varying market conditions. However, you need to ensure the managers’ investment approaches complement each other (and that you are not buying two managers with the same investment style).

What fees will you pay?

All fees must be clearly stated on the fund’s minimum disclosure document. Make sure you understand the fund’s total investment cost (TIC).

Fees can typically be divided into four categories: administration charges, investment management charges, advice charges and other fees like termination charges and penalties.

Balanced funds typically charge a fee of 1% to 2% p.a., depending on the nature of the fee, i.e. fixed fee vs. performance-based fee. A fixed fee does not change, regardless of the performance of the fund. A perfor-

mance-based fee means the fund fee is directly linked to the fund’s performance. In periods of underperformance the fee will typically be reduced, and in a time of good or strong outperformance of the benchmark, the fee will increase. Be sure to understand the detail if you invest in a fund with performance fees.

Advantages of balanced funds Because balanced funds spread an investor's money across a variety of asset classes, they help to minimise the risk of selecting the wrong stocks or sectors, which in turn reduces the volatility of the fund.

With almost 200 balanced funds to choose from in a total unit trust universe of roughly 1 500 funds, it’s imperative that you do sufficient research before making your final investment decisions, alternatively, speak to a specialist in the field.

Always speak to your financial adviser when you need additional information or assistance.

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

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R3 650 000 FINE & COUNTRY FEATURE EASTCLIFF, HERMANUS, WESTERN CAPE

Pleasantly reminiscent of earlier days.

This beautiful Old Dame, with original wooden floors, door frames and windows, is set in lush green paradise-like garden and awaiting your gentle touch to bring it to full-bloom.

The spacious lounge with fireplace and dining room leading to the country style kitchen, offers a clean canvas for your designer instincts. There are 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, an airy sunroom and a tandem garage to take care of necessities.

The well-established suburb of Eastcliff is the perfect place from which to enjoy a more relaxed lifestyle, retirement or seaside holiday.

The suburb is a ± 10-minute walk away from the busy Hermanus plaza with its shops open-air cafés, art galleries, permanent market and many other amenities.

The ± 12km cliff walk passes through Eastcliff which offers the best land-based whale, dolphin and seal watching in the world.

Also within walking distance, are the pristine and sheltered Voëlklip and Blue Flag-appointed Grotto beaches.

Retha Snyman van Heerden 082 456 7400 Stephen De Stadler 082 441 0120 WEB: 1584842

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R2 185 000

A MODERN 3 BEDROOM HOME, OFFERING AN UPMARKET LIFESTYLE.

MODERN AND LIGHT FAMILY HOME IN SUNDEW VILLAS.

This delightful 3 bedroom double-storey home is situated in the secure Sundew Villas Estate, offering parks and sparkling communal pool. The open-plan lounge, dining room and kitchen open to a large patio with a built-in braai, and mountain views.

The entrance hall leads to open-plan living areas that lead out on a patio with a builtin braai with mountain views. The main-en-suite bedroom, opens on a balcony with stunning mountain views. Access to communal parks and sparkling swimming pool.

Jenny Küsel 082 262 7578 Stephen De Stadler 082 441 0120

Jenny Küsel 082 262 7578 Stephen De Stadler 082 441 0120

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Kleinmond parents doing it for their children Writer Elaine Davie

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bout six years ago parents from Proteadorp, Kleinmond came together and discussed what they could do to keep their children busy during the school holidays, instead of having them hang around the streets all day.

Of course, having fun is important but they also wanted to give them something constructive to do in a safe environment. When the parents themselves were young there was an eco-club in Kleinmond to which many of them belonged, and it was eventually decided that they would try to revive the project and run it themselves.

The first programme mainly consisted of hiking in the mountains, swimming in the pools and understanding the fynbos and marine eco-systems on their doorsteps. The most important thing was that it got the children, who called themselves the Strandlopers, out into the fresh air where they had fun, and along the way gained knowledge about their environment.

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world outside of Kleinmond and we would love to take them to places like Grootbos and Vogelgat, but at the moment, it is not possible to transport about 150 children at the same time.”

uels and Ebraime Hull were three of the parents who decided to get the project off the ground. Franco and Ebraime had both been members of the original eco-club and indeed, Ebraime is a testament to its longterm benefits. After school he went to work as an ordinary gardener at the Harold Porter Reserve, but management soon realised how knowledgeable he was about the indigenous plants and he was promoted to the nursery as a specialist propagator, botanical artist and educator.

It didn’t take long after the launch of the Strandloper project for the leaders to be inundated by requests from their children’s friends to be included.

Some of these were residents of the Kleinmond Children’s Home. Theresa Els, Child Welfare's Director, was very excited.

“We were running our own holiday programme at the time and when we heard about the Strandlopers, we thought it would make sense for us to pool our efforts. Now we can expect between 80 and 100 participants at each of our holiday activities."

Recycling and coastal clean-ups have become regular activities for the

Strandlopers, as well as participation in the WWF, SANBI and CapeNature youth programme at the Harold Porter Gardens. A typical holiday schedule may include one of these sessions as well as one on water safety.

The children also recently prepared entries for a marine-themed poetry and art competition. There is usually a puppet show for the younger children and for the older ones, a pottery workshop. Crafts, art, singing and dancing are popular components of their programmes and the children love participating in ‘Boere sports’.

The project is aimed at roughly 8 –16 year-olds and according to Ebraime, there are always several of the older

children who have the potential to follow an environmental career. But, as he points out, “A lot of these children come from very difficult home circumstances and one of the most important aspects of the project is to have male role models with whom they can identify and who have the time to take an interest in them.”

Outside of the holidays the group meets at least once a month to go on a hike or to visit the Rooisand horses or the penguins at Stony Point, for example. They also mark special environmental days, like Earth Hour, with an activity of some kind. As Ebraime says, “It’s important for these children to see that there is a wider

Having just completed a very busy and successful year, the leaders’ heads are full of ideas for future activities, including teaching the children to swim and getting them involved in bird watching. Funds permitting, they would like to provide each one with a special T-shirt to give them their own identity, as well as a First Aid kit to take on expeditions.

All the project leaders have full-time jobs of their own and they have to take leave from their work to run these programmes for the children, yet they consider themselves richly rewarded by the positive effects they are having not only on the lives of the children, but also in building a generation of young people committed to caring for the planet.

For more information contact Margie Samuels on 071 081 9431 or Theresa Els on 028 271 4044.

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Sweet dreams are made of this Writer Kathy Mulock-Bentley

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utstanding client experience and relationship management, as well as the team’s vocational approach to the business, culminated in a memorable 10th birthday celebration of Refine Anti Ageing & Laser Clinic in The Hemel & Aarde Village Garden on Tuesday 10 December. Dressed to the nines in cocktail attire and filling the garden with cheer and chatter, a large gathering turned out to celebrate owner, Lindi Prinsloo and brand Refine’s notable anniversary.

Tickets were snapped up, the invitation highlighting a firm foundation as key to this flourishing enterprise. On Refine’s 5th anniversary, Lindi reflected that Refine had started as a dream. with roots in a large aesthetic clinic group in Johannesburg and the subsequent move to open and run their Claremont branch, saw Lindi translocate to the fairest Cape and never look back. An idyllic day trip to Hermanus and the Wine Village, saw her husband comment that the Hemel & Aarde Village would be a perfect place for her to open up her salon one day.

This vision gained momentum and dreams of opening the clinic’s doors in this special locale became a reality. Ever humble, Lindi attributed her success to “hard work, long hours and determination”.

“We have established a large aesthetic clinic in a beautiful environment where our staff and clients feel rejuvenated and part of the Refine family.” The strong commonality between attendees was that it was Lindi herself, her nature and acumen that truly set this business apart.

The ever warm-hearted Helene Truter, wellknown actress, script writer and owner of Amulet, was MC on the evening, overcoming floods of biblical proportions in Pretoria to make it white-knuckled to her flight to be there on the evening. Helene recounted with great wit

ABOVE: Notable guest speaker, Amy Kleinhans, reminisced fondly of her long association with Lindi.

LEFT: Celebrating Refine’s 10th Anniversary are Lindi Prinsloo, Refine’s owner (left), with her business partner, Dr Michelle Emett.

her first meeting with Lindi at Refine, where she slunk into the salon feeling particularly wretched. Within the four walls of the consulting room, she found a gentleness and a caring spirit, combined with professional products, services and skills that saw her return again and again.

Lindi’s ‘what is said in these four walls, stays in these four walls’ approach has earned her the trust and respect of countless clients.

Guest speaker at the anniversary event, former Miss South Africa Amy Kleinhans, spoke with great affection of her path with Lindi. An ‘early-days’ client outside Pretoria, Amy recalled how ‘taken’ she was with this enthusiastic young lady, who had big dreams and a refreshingly altruistic approach to life. Professional stardom intervened and Amy’s success took her far and wide, but serendipity surely played a benevolent hand when, after so many years, she was contacted by Lindi to ask if there was any way she could attend this auspicious 10th year celebra-

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Live lounge music, delicious local sparkling and still wines, fruity cocktails and on-trend fizzies flowed, with a constant and varied array of outstanding canapés. Sundown revealed the ethereal glow of a full moon, fairy lights and oversized sparklers for the guests, and with it, a sense of magic and grace that befitted the occasion and the lady of the hour perfectly.

The Refine team were elegantly and strikingly dressed in black, pink flowers in their hair, each speaking with genuine feeling of working for Lindi at Refine.

It was Lindi’s business partner and guest speaker, Dr Michelle Emett, who truly encapsulated the depth of affection and respect that perme-

ated every aspect of the evening. Her heartfelt thanks went to Lindi for welcoming her into the clinic and the acknowledgement of sharing the highs and lows of the journey together, reflected the highest level of respect and gratitude. That Lindi’s mother could be there on the evening, too, was surely the most precious aspect of all.

Sincere thanks go to the following people, whose warm generosity of spirit made the evening the success it was: Amy Kleinhans, Helene Truter, Dr Michelle Emett, Marinda from Saffron Functions, Elzette from Blueberry Monday for Catering, Hamilton Russell and Creation Wines for sponsoring wines, Domaine Des Dieux for sponsoring sparkling wine, Refine’s product houses – Lamelle, Neostrata, Nimue, iS Clinical, Skinceuticals and Co – and last but certainly not least, Refine’s loyal staff.

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Slip, slop, slap for sunburn protection Writer & Photographer Elaine Davie

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ike South Africans, Australians are sun worshippers – the more of it the better. Unfortunately, too much fun in the sun is not good for our skins and may result in severe health consequences in the long term. Which is why we would do well to adopt the Australian sun protection slogan, Slip Slop Slap – slip into protective clothing, slop on lots of sunscreen lotion and slap on a widebrimmed hat.

Although there is a growing awareness of the dangers associated with over-exposure to harmful UV rays, some people still seem to have an illogical obsession with tanning, while there are others, like farmers or game rangers, whose occupation holds an inherent health hazard.

As dermatologist Dr Lizmaré Brönn points out, according to the Fitzpatrick categorisation, there are six distinct skin types, each of which responds to a varying degree to over-exposure to the sun.

“The number one skin type is your typical redhead, blue eyes and pale skin, and that is the one most prone to severe blistering. I often see holidaymakers from the UK and Europe, so excited about our sunny weather that the first day they arrive at the coast they rush onto the beach and spend the whole day there. After that experience, the rest of the holiday is spent indoors on their beds covered in after-sun cream to ease their blistered skin.

“Fortunately, people with that skin type are generally more careful about taking precautions. They only need one bad burn to realise how painful it can be, whereas those with a darker

skin, go their merry way in the sun with apparently no ill-effects until it suddenly catches up with them at the age of 70 and then it’s often too late.”

Dr Brönn emphasises that the worst damage to the unprotected skin occurs before the age of 20, but there is a cumulative effect and after one too many of such moments in the sun, dermatologists end up diagnosing skin cancer.

She is also absolutely unequivocal about the dangers of trying to acquire a tan by means of a sun bed. In several definitive studies, particularly in Northern Hemisphere countries, it has been shown that they have a catastrophic effect on the skin, so much so that they are referred to as melanoma machines. You definitely don’t want to go there.

There are three major forms of skin cancer, which Dr Brönn refers to as the Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Based on the seriousness of the condition: they are the rodent ulcer, often seen in the fair-skinned group, which can be successfully treated; squamous cell carcinoma which develops from solar keratoses and may not want to heal, possibly requiring surgery, and the really Ugly one – melanoma – which, if not caught in time, may lead to death.

Any sign of an existing or new mole (the ‘ugly duckling’ amongst the rest) which grows fast, is painful or bleeds, calls for an immediate visit to the doctor; in fact an annual skin check-up is a good idea – the doctor may pick up something you hadn’t even noticed.

But of course, prevention is better than cure and a useful rule of thumb, whether you’re going to the beach, playing a round of golf or working in the garden, is do it before 10:00 in the morning or after 14:00 in the after-

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noon. During the hottest time of the day, it’s best to remain indoors or in the shade (and don’t forget, UV levels can be as bad – or worse – in overcast weather as on a sunny day).

Dr Brönn has some other helpful tips for avoiding sunburn, so let’s go back to our slip, slop, slap slogan: Slip on protective clothing Any thick-weave, preferably dark, cotton top is good and remember wet fabric lets in the rays, so always wear something over a wet costume.

Children who are much more vulnerable to sunburn than adults would do well to wear long-sleeved UV-protective swim suits, and this goes for people engaging in kite surfing, body boarding and surfing as well.

Time flies when you’re having fun and before you know it, you’re burnt.

Slop on protective sunscreen “There is quite a lot of controversy around sunscreen lotions and creams, but if you choose a well-known brand containing no harmful chemicals, which has been thoroughly tested, approved by the EC or the FDA and is at least a factor SPF 50 broad-spectrum product, it should be 100% safe,” says Dr Brönn.

“Make sure you apply lots of it, though, at least 30 ml for adults (about two tot-glasses full) all over the body and do it half an hour before going into the sun – it needs that amount of lead time to become fully effective.

“The other thing to remember is to repeat the application at least every two hours, or after you have been in the water. Even perspiration will dilute its effectiveness.”

Slap on a hat Very simple: it must be a broadbrimmed hat, which will protect your face and neck. A cap is not a hat.

In the unfortunate event of a child suffering severe sunburn and blistering, it is important to get her or him to a doctor as soon as possible. The doctor will no doubt advise that the child be given lots of fluids and be kept out of the sun altogether for the next couple of days. An anti-inflammatory will probably be prescribed, as well as an after-sun cream.

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Keeping pets safe over the holidays Writer Dr Hilldidge Beer

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hile we’re all looking forward to festooning our homes with festive decorations, enjoying meals with family and swimming when the weather gets too hot, these are all potential hazards to our pets.

A few simple holiday time precautions will keep your pets safe and save you that very expensive, and traumatic, trip to the emergency veterinary clinic.

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Keep decorations out of harm’s way. Puppies love to chew and what’s more fun than chewing a string of Christmas lights or tinsel? Aside from the nasty shock your pet may get from chewing through an electric cord, decorations like tinsel can potentially

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block your pet’s intestines which may necessitate surgery. Shards from broken baubles may injure paws or mouths.

Avoid the mistletoe. Not because you don’t want to kiss the guy underneath it but because Christmas plants like mistletoe, the beautiful red poinsettia and holly are poisonous to pets. Keep them above chewing height.

Don’t share your meals. Avoid sharing treats from your Christmas table with your pets as a lot of the foods we love can be toxic to pets. Chocolate, xylitol (an artificial sweetener popular in baking), onions, garlic, macadamia nuts, alcohol, and raisins are all toxic to pets, and too much fat (greasy gravy), uncooked meat scraps and bones also pose potential dangers.

Keep an eye on his ears. If your dog loves to swim, be vigilant about drying his ears after-

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wards. Dogs that swim often are especially susceptible to ear infections. If he paws at his ears or shakes his head repeatedly, get him to your vet immediately.

Never self-medicate. You could permanently damage his ear by trying to treat before the problem is diagnosed.

Keep him out of the sun. Heatstroke and skin cancer are very real dangers to pets. Never, ever leave a dog in the car – even for 5 minutes with the window open – in hot weather. The temperature inside a car heats up far more quickly than the temperature outside and heatstroke can kill your dog. Pets with white fur on their ears, noses and bellies should spend limited time in direct sun as they run a high risk of cancer.

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cat because you generally be spend more time with them and there’s nothing they love more than you.

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Stock up on pet-friendly treats like ostrich chews and sinews, biscuits, pet biltong (lower in salt) or those tiny salmon treats that cats love (all available at EberVet Vetshops), rather than sharing your dinner.

Stuff his/her stocking with pet-friendly toys like catnip mice, balls, frisbees or plaited ropes.

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lead and collar or harness and take him for long walks at sunrise or sunset before the weather warms. Hot tar or concrete pavements can burn paw pads. If he likes to swim, limit his time in the water.

If your pet is going into kennels, ask them to allow you to bring their own blankets, bed and toys so they’ll feel more at home.

If pet sitters are caring for your pets, let them play with your pets or walk the dog several times before you leave. The familiarity should help ease separation anxiety.

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MY HOME

It’s a wrap for 2019 By Stuart Cohen CabinCare Property Management & Project Specialists

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he end of a year is always a time of reflection and after reviewing my diatribes for the year, I realise just how much I have seen that has left me bemused, surprised, stupefied and sometimes even horrified.

The year began with the fall-out from the first attempts by the municipality to enforce some form of regulation on short-term rentals, particularly those listed on online portals like Airbnb and Booking.Com. Panic struck as many Airbnb hosts who rely on the income from their holiday rental properties saw the Sword of Damocles descending to cut off their livelihoods. Communications were unclear and after plenty of enquiries and heated discussions, it became evident that the Ministry of Tourism was at the heart of contention around the planned Tourism Amendment Bill.

This whole situation reminds me of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, which, to date, is exactly what has happened – nothing.

Whilst Airbnb themselves offered to advise the Ministry of Tourism based on their experience in assisting governments to implement regulations in multiple countries worldwide, the silence from all parties involved has been deafening in its intensity.

Even though the Western Cape government pushed back on the proposed bill, we wait with bated breath to hear what the next iteration of the proposed rules and regulations brings us. There is no doubt that some form of regulation will be enforced but like so many other political agendas, the what, when and how remains contained somewhere, to be sprung on us in the next decade.

Another hot topic of the year has been the state of the short- and longterm rental market which has been on a roller coaster ride and a hiding to nowhere. Without regurgitating the facts, suffice it to say that there have been a lot of disappointments,

plenty of negotiations and ultimately, a number of properties still remaining vacant at rentals beyond the means of the larger percentage of people looking to rent a home.

There still seem to be people who believe that taking no rental versus a marginally reduced rental somehow makes sense.

From a personal perspective, however, there are not enough expletives to describe what I have witnessed in the realms of building contractors and service providers. It is way more than swings and roundabouts. It’s more like going from extremes of euphoria to depths of depression and it comes as no surprise that the reputation of the building industry is tainted.

In defence of those who excel at what they do and take pride in the end result, I have also seen some of the highest quality workmanship that many contractors would truly envy.

There is a group of service providers

that I would call A-Listers, who have managed to combine an uncompromising work ethic with a quality standard that many could learn from. They have an appreciation for the importance of time, understand the impact that lagging behind has on other service providers and fully appreciate exactly what supervision is about.

It’s refreshing to see that in a town where so many contractors get slated for the quality of their work and the length of time they take to complete a project (and in many cases justifiably so), there are those who will push all the boundaries and because of their teams’ work ethic, will get things done in the tightest of timeframes.

There will sadly always be the chancers who quote for one product and knowingly supply another less effective solution which the client doesn’t even know was used.

There are those that will quote for something which they clearly do not have the skills and capacity for and yet they merrily go about their business, taking clients to the clean-

ers with a sub-standard end result which tarnishes the reputation of the entire building community.

The most significant trend that emerges from this year’s observations of “what went wrong” is my pet subject – lack of supervision. If there is one task that should be at the top of the list of every builder, project manager, foreman or other person on a site with a management role, it is that of supervising tradesmen and labourers.

Not only does it go a long way to achieving quality results and a massive reduction in rework and costs, but it is also a perfect way in which to transfer skills to make the workers involved better at what they do and proud of what they produce.

2020 will hopefully usher in a fresh approach to a market which has been stretched, tested, beaten up, diminished and yet survived to tell the story, albeit with the aid of a crutch or two. As one tough year comes to an end, the prospect of positive energy in a new year with new challenges is enough to get me excited about what lies ahead.

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Second phase of fibre for Hermanus to start soon

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he second phase of fibre provider, Lightstruck’s roll-out is set to start early in the new year.

According to Hannes Pieterse, CEO of Lightstruck, the next phase will include parts of Eastcliff, Fernkloof and Hermanus Heights. There has been such an overwhelming demand for their services that they have decided to start with phase two as soon as possible.

“This time around the laying of the fibre optic cables will take a bit longer than it did in the Old Town and Eastcliff, as we will be complying with the municipality’s requirement of digging the trenches manually instead of mechanically, as we did during the first phase.

This will unfortunately mean extended timelines and more manpower, but we will endeavour to stick to our work ethics and time frames as far as it is within our control,” said Pieterse.

There is also good news for owners of holiday homes in Hermanus as the roll-out of fibre opens up brand-new options in terms of security.

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“With our fast and reliable optic network there are several security options available online that will allow you to livestream from security cameras inside and outside your home to any device wherever you are. With these camera systems you will be up to date as to what is happening at your property at all times.”

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Mathew Browne (left) with Claude Tyers, turning the first soil on the construction site of the new ProActive Fitness Centre at the Hermanus Sports Club.

Human Readiness Centre (Schalk Holloway), Bootcamp (Riette Creighton) and a Health Bar will also be on offer. Three purpose-built studios will cater for the classes, including Pilates, Yoga, Tae Bo, SAJKA Karate, Zumba Dance, Body Pump, Aerobics and a state-of-the-art RealRyder Studio (Spinning). Local golf professional Louis Bester will also be in-house, providing golfswing analysis on a virtual screen.

Other exciting plans afoot include the launch of a Centre for Biokinetics and Sports Science Rehabilitation headed up by Michelle Wilson, Riaan Schneider, Tamsyn Havenga and Dr Nico Abel (MSC in Sports Medicine & Concussion Management). This facility will focus on exercise prescription for the prevention and treatment of many medical conditions.

Last week was an important milestone in achieving his dream, says Mathew. “To witness the site-clearing was a defining moment in this whole process as it marks the beginning of a much brighter future for my business, its many tenants, clients and patients in a stunning sports complex in the heart of Hermanus. I am sure that this facility will prove of great value to our town and to the Overberg region.”

We wish Mathew good luck and look forward to the successful completion and relocation of the ProActive Fitness and Wellness Centre in 2020.

For relaunch information and pre-opening early bird membership special offers, Mathew can be contacted on 084 358 9827 or proactive@hermanus.co.za

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Mathew’s ambition to provide a state-of-the-art High Performance, Fitness & Wellness Centre in this location goes way back to 2004. "We have been working tirelessly on this project for the better part of five years in order to bring it to fruition," he says. The magnitude of this undertaking and the funding required made it necessary for Mathew to find project-development partners who believed in his vision.

This culminated in Claude Tyers, owner of TPD Construction and Derek Wheals, C.E.O of Tri Star Construction in Johannesburg, joining Mathew as project co-directors. Claude lives in Hermanus and Derek has a holiday home here.

Mathew’s fully-equipped gymnasium will offer Southern Forge Functional Training, Wilson Schneider Biokineticists, The Therapy Room (Tanya Kirsten) and Personal Training under the watchful eyes of 10 qualified trainers. Go State

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The site is being cleared and levelled and this preliminary work should be completed by the end of the week. The laying of the foundations will commence early in January, with completion of the facility scheduled for September/ October 2020. This project will add great value to the HSC and has the right synergy to complement the other sporting disciplines already evident in the immediate surrounds. All Overberg school pupils will also benefit from the centralised location of Proactive Fitness.

The 2 000 m² facility will be constructed on a budget of R14 million. There will be 1 700 m² under roof and a 300 m² Astroturf courtyard which will constitute a functional outdoor training area with spectacular mountain views. With Claude and Derek on board as investors and building developers, Mathew says, "It is the realisation of a long-term dream to relocate my business and its tenants to a venue which is ideally situated and lends itself to the wellness concept which ProActive Fitness embodies."

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mid much excitement, Mathew Browne (Director of Proactive Fitness) and Claude Tyers (Mathew’s Building Project Co-Director) turned the first sod on the site of the new location for ProActive Fitness on Saturday.

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Celebrating this new milestone with Mathew (far left) are Michelle Schneider, Tamsyn Havenga, Werner Swanepoel, Shonteal Lottering, Debbie-Lee Smith, Sonia Mildner, Nic Lotter, Mariska Marais, Alex Smith and Daniel Bishop.

PHOTOS: Michelle HLS Photography

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Vine to Valley set to expand in 2020 A

lthough the 2019 Vine to Valley trail run series only concluded this past weekend at Benguela Cove, plans are well underway for the 2020 series, which will be expanded to include 30 km mountain bike trails, says organiser, Bianca le Roux.

“There is an opportunity to include MTB in the 2020 Vine to Valley season. No one is doing shorter distances for amateur mountain bikers who are just starting out or for experienced riders who just want to do a short practice race. So we believe that the 30 km distance is just perfect,” says Bianca.

“We have also decided to open up entries to schools in the Overberg to welcome all learners under the age of 18 to participate in the trail run series at no charge. As an inter-school challenge, this will encourage cross country running in the region and get our kids off the streets and into nature,” adds Bianca.

The number of events will be shortened from nine this year to four, which will be held in June, August, November and December.

“The idea is to have fewer but bigger events,” says Bianca. “We are also in negotiations for a two-day stage trail run to be part of the series next year. This will appeal to more competitive runners as it will probably comprise a 20 km race on the first day, followed by a 30 km race on the second day.”

But the aim of the Vine to Valley series remains the same. “We want to explore the Overberg and share its scenic beauty with as many people as possible,” says Bianca.

This year’s Vine to Valley series, with each event hosted at a different wine estate, attracted over 900 participants, including visitors from the Netherlands and France.

PHOTO: Gillian Coetzee

TENDER NO. SC2044/2019

TENDER NR. SC2044/2019

UQIKELELO- XABISO NO.SC 2044/2019

Tenders are hereby invited for the Provision of Cleaning Services for the Greater Hermanus and Kleinmond Area for a contract period ending 30 June 2022.

Tenders word hiermee ingewag vir die “Provision of Cleaning Services for the Greater Hermanus and Kleinmond Area for a contract period ending 30 June 2022".

Kucelwa isiniki-xabiso: Provision of Cleaning Services for the Greater Hermanus and Kleinmond Area for a contract period ending 30 June 2022.

Tender documents, in English, are obtainable from Friday, 13 December 2019, at the offices of the Supply Chain Management Unit, Overstrand Municipality, Magnolia Avenue, Hermanus from Ms Rita Neethling; Tel. 028 313 8064, between 08h30 and 15h30 upon payment of a tender participation fee of R198-00 per set. Alternatively the document may be downloaded free of charge from the website: www.overstrand.gov.za .

Tenderdokumente, in Engels, is verkrygbaar vanaf Vrydag, 13 Desember 2019, by die Voorsieningskanaalbestuurseenheid, Overstrand Munisipaliteit, Magnolialaan, Hermanus, vanaf Me Rita Neethling, Tel. 028 313 8064 tussen 08h30 en 15h30 na betaling van ‘n tenderdeelnamefooi van R198-00 per stel. Alternatiewelik mag die dokument gratis afgelaai word vanaf die webblad www.overstrand.gov.za.

Amaxwebhu, abhalwe ngesiNgesi, ayafumaneka ukusukela NgoLwesihlanu 13 Desemba 2019, kwi-ofisi yoLawulo Lweentengo, kuMasipala we-Overstrand., eMagnolia Avenue, ku Nkszn. Rita Neethling eHermanus; Nombolo. 028 313 8064, phakathi ko 08h30 no 15h30, usakuhlawula intlawulo yokuthatha inxaxheba kwisiniki-xabiso eyi R198-00 iseti.

Kungenjalo; amaxhwebhu ayafumaneka kwi webhusayiti ethi: www.overstrand.gov.za

Sealed tenders, with “Tender No. SC 2044/2019: Provision of Cleaning Services for the Greater Hermanus and Kleinmond Area for a contract period ending 30 June 2022" clearly endorsed on the envelope, must be deposited in Tender Box No. 6 at the offices of the Overstrand Municipality, Magnolia Avenue, Hermanus. Bids may only be submitted on the bid documentation issued by Overstrand Municipality.

Verseëlde tenders duidelik gemerk “Tender Nr: SC 2044/2019: “Provision of Cleaning Services for the Greater Hermanus and Kleinmond Area for a contract period ending 30 June 2022" op die koevert, moet geplaas word in Tenderbus Nr. 6 by die kantore van die Overstrand Munisipaliteit, Magnolialaan, Hermanus. Tenders mag slegs ingedien word op die tenderdokumentasie verskaf deur Overstrand Munisipaliteit.

Pre-Qualification criteria for preferential procurement in terms of Regulation 4 of the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2017, is applicable, therefore only tenderers who are an Exempted Micro Enterprises (EME’s), may respond to this tender

Vooraf-kwalifiserende vereistes vir voorkeurverkryging ingevolge Regulasie 4 van die Voorkeurverkrygingregulasies, 2017 is van toepassing, daarom slegs tenderaars wie ‘n vrygestelde mikro onderneming (EME’s), mag tender.

Compulsory information sessions will be held on 14 January 2020: 1. 10h00 Kleinmond Library, Kleinmond 2. 14h00 Overstrand Banqueting Hall, Magnolia Avenue, Hermanus.

Verpligte inligtingsessies sal gehou word op 14 Januarie 2020: 1. 10h00 Kleinmond biblioteek, Kleinmond 2. 14h00 Overstrand banketsaal, Magnolialaan, Hermanus.

Umjikelo onyanzelekileyo wokubonisana uyakubanjelwa ngomhla we 14 Januwari 2020: 1. Ngentsimbi ye 10h00 eKleinmond Library, Kleinmond 2. Ngentsimbi ye 14h00 eBanquet hall, kwa Masipala, eMagnolia Avenue, eHermanus ngomhla we

The closing date and time of the tender is on 24 January 2020 at 12h00 and tenders will be opened in public immediately thereafter in the Supply Chain Management Committee Room, Hermanus Administration.

Die sluitingsdatum en -tyd van die tender is 24 Janaurie 2020 om 12h00 en tenders sal onmiddellik na afloop van die sluitingstyd in die openbaar oopgemaak word in die VKB Komiteekamer, Hermanus Administrasie.

Umhla nexesha lokuvala kweziniki-xabiso yi 24 Januwari 2020 ngo 12h00 kwaye ziya kuvulwa ngokukhawuleza kwiGumbi leKomiti, loLawulo Lwetyathanga Lwentengo, kuLawulo lwase Hermanus.

Please refer enquiries to Ms. H Dignas at telephone number: 028 313 8112.

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Nceda unxibelelana no H Dignas ngayo nayiphi na imibuzo kule nombolo 028 313 8112.

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DIREKTORAAT: GEMEENSKAPSDIENSTE

Isiniki-xabiso esitywiniweyo kwabhalwa, Isiniki-Xabiso No. SC 2044/2019: Provision of Cleaning Services for the Greater Hermanus and Kleinmond Area for a contract period ending 30 June 2022” Ibhalwe ngokucacileyo kwimvulophu, mayifakwe kwi Bhokisi yeZinikimaxabiso 6 kwii-ofisi zikaMasipala wase-Overstrand, Magnolia Avenue, Hermanus. Izinikimaxabiso zingafakwa kumaxwebhu akhutshwe ngu Masipala wase-Overstrand.

Ukuhlelwa abo bagunyazisiweyo kuzakusetyenziswa umqathango wenkqubo yokuthengwa kwentengiso ngokwemiqathango ekuMgaqo 4 kwiMigaqo yokuThengwa kweNtengiso ka 2017, ngoko ngabaniki maxabiso abanamaShishini amaNcinci Axolelweyo (EME’s), bangafaka amaxwebhu wabo wezinikimaxabiso.

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MY SPORT

Hermanus High players in victorious sevens team T he U19 Peregrines Sevens team, consisting of rugby players from different schools in the Boland, had a great tour to Dubai this year, where they participated in the U19 International Section of the HSBC World Sevens Series from 5–7 December. Two of the players, Celino Peterson and Jumile Lucas, are from Hermanus High School and helped their team to victory – at the end of the gruelling competition the Peregrines were crowned the Emirates Dubai U19 International Sevens Champions.

More than 250 sevens rugby teams competed in the different categories. The Peregrines played in Pool D of the U19 International Section and won all their pool games against the Youth Sport Lions (SA), Elite Squad Noordvaal (SA) and Melbourne Kangaroos (AUS), and were at the top of their pool after Day 2 of the competition. They faced the Youth Sport Lions again in the quarter-final, winning comfortably to go through to the semi-final. Here they came up against the KZN Barbarians, who proved to be

a formidable team, but the Peregrines managed to beat them in the end.

The team was super-excited to be playing in the cup final against Juvenia Krakow (POLAND), a very good side with steppers and line breakers. After two minutes of play the Peregrines were behind 0–14, but they fought back to lead 17–14 by half time. The second half was a game of defence, and in the final minutes the Peregrines managed to score another try. The final score was 22–14.

The Peregrines thank their sponsor, MIMECAST for all their support and the kit they sponsored. Thanks also go to BLK for making their awesome kit.

BELOW LEFT: Jumile Lucas BELOW RIGHT: Celino Peterson PHOTOS: Supplied by Hermanus High School

PHOTO: Tyrol Mackenzie

Tayden Mackenzie, a nine-yearold learner from Laerskool Kleinmond, has been playing chess for two years now and is living proof that dynamite does come in small packages!

He recently received the award for Sportsman of the Year at his school’s prizegiving ceremony, as well as the Spar medal for achieving distinctions in all his subjects throughout the year, a gold medal for sports achievement and the trophy for the Best Junior Chess player.

Tayden also received an award at the Overberg Chess Federation’s prizegiving at Caledon Casino for the Best Junior Chess Player of the Year. Tayden has now been selected to represent the Overberg at the South African Junior Chess Championships (SAJCC) in Johannesburg from 3 – 12 January 2020. Here he proudly shows off some of his awards. Well done, Tayden and good luck for the SAJCC!

Curro Hermanus Primary School celebrated the end of term and the beginning of the festive season with a wonderful evening of Carols

by Candlelight on Tuesday 3 December. Pictured are two of their angels, Sophia de Maudave Bestel (left) and Miché Scholtz.

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