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Gansbaai resident Brenda du Toit happened upon these Satyrium carneum orchids, commonly known as the rooi trewwa or rooikoppie. These beautiful flowers are prolific in Franskraal near Gansbaai this year, after the devastating fire in January reduced most of the bush to ashes. With the fire season starting, residents are reminded to carefully watch any open fires and to not flick cigarette butts out of their car windows while driving.

Prioritise poaching crimes Writer De Waal Steyn

ecommendations to classify abalone poaching as an organised crime would make life difficult for poachers as they could then be prosecuted under the Prevention of Organised Crime Act (Poca), leading to much stiffer sentences.

This follows last week’s presentation of the Western Cape Police Ombudsman’s annual report to the provincial Standing Committee for Community Safety. In his report, Ombudsman Johan Brand gave feedback on a complaint of poor response by the SAPS at Overstrand stations – including

Gansbaai, Kleinmond, Hermanus and Stanford – particularly as it relates to the poaching of abalone. “I conducted an investigation concerning allegations that the SAPS in the Overstrand municipal area was unable to perform its mandate due to an insufficient allocation of resources, resulting in inefficiency of the delivery of services by SAPS in the area,” Brand stated in his report. (Read more on P5) With regard to abalone poaching, the report states that this type of crime was not regarded as a priority by the local police stations, nor was it classified as such at a cluster or provincial level.

Brig. Donovan Heilbron, SAPS Cluster Commander for the Overberg, said he welcomed the Ombudsman’s report as it highlighted the problems they must deal with daily. “The prevention of abalone poaching is not a short-term operation. If we want to make a difference, we need dedicated resources that include visible policing, detectives and a forfeiture unit. Once you start hurting the poachers financially, the tide will begin to turn. “If abalone-related crimes are listed as organised crime, we can investigate poachers and syndicates in terms of the Poca legislation and they can then be prosecuted under that

Act. Now we only respond to abalone-related incidents in terms of complaints, but if this were categorised as an organised crime, we would be able to be far more effective,” he said. Last week saw a lot of anti-poaching activity under the auspices of Operation Phakisa along the Overstrand Coast. Military helicopters and officers from a wide range of law enforcement agencies cracked down on poachers and, according to Heilbron, several vehicles and trailers were confiscated. “We also issued a number of fines and some of the confiscated vehicles could be linked to other cases where they were used in the commission of

a crime. This is not a short-term project and members of the public can be assured that we will continue to crack down on poaching-related activities over the long term, although we are struggling due to a lack of resources,” the Brigadier said. Heilbron added that he would welcome the opportunity to give evidence before the Standing Committee for Community Safety should they hold an inquest into the Ombudsman’s findings. “This will allow me the opportunity to state that the current state of affairs is not about poor policing, but about a lack of resources.” Continues on P3

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‘Policing of poaching not SAPS' duty’ From P 1 Following a request to SAPS’ Provincial Commissioner for a contingency plan on abalone poaching, the Ombudsman reports the following response from SAPS: “On abalone poaching it deems mentioning that the protection of marine living resources is regulated by the Marine Living Resources Act. In terms of this Act, the responsible minister may appoint Fisheries Control Officers. They have a wide range of powers and functions, even more than members of SAPS. These Fisheries Control Officers are responsible for enforcing the Act.” According to Brand, he then requested additional information from the Provincial Commissioner as the response implied that SAPS did not have a duty in terms of preventing abalone poaching in the Overstrand. The response read: “Having considered the request, this office has the following concerns: The investigation is to determine the inability of SAPS in the Overstrand to perform its mandate due to the insufficient allocation of resources. However, the request for additional information focuses primarily on the involvement of SAPS in the prevention of abalone poaching and the investigation of cases relating to abalone poaching. “As stated previously, the policing of abalone poaching is not the primary function of SAPS. It is, however, the primary function of the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. Similarly, the conservation and protection of milkwood trees is regulated in the National Forest Act and having been declared a protected tree the latter department is primarily responsible for law enforcement in this regard. To clarify the position of SAPS, an analogy can

be drawn with the fact that all SAPS members are considered to be traffic officers, however, law enforcement of road traffic is not the primary responsibility of SAPS.” Further requests by the Ombudsman to clarify their stance were not answered. However, in his report, Brand finds that SAPS officials have the powers to police abalone – and environmentally- related crimes – in terms of the Criminal Procedure Act. In addition, the Ombudsman requested information regarding abalone-related cases, arrests, quantities seized and weight of abalone confiscated over the past three years. “The information shows a decrease in the quantities of illegal abalone confiscations over the last three years. The assumption can be made that the integrated operations between the different law enforcement agencies have firstly decreased, and secondly, it is clear that the focus was shifted away from abalone-related crimes. According to an official from the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF), they conduct operations in a specific area and have poaching under control for a few days or even weeks at a time. But because they cannot keep such operations going indefinitely, poaching once again takes over. He also stated, according to the report, that poaching in the Overstrand is mainly driven by syndicates or organised crime networks and that they have their own intelligence and know when officials have withdrawn from an area. The official said that attacks on SAPS and DAFF members and property had a serious impact

What is the Prevention of Organised Crime Act? The Act, also known as Poca, introduces laws that work against organised crime and gang activities, with a special focus on money-laundering and racketeering or illegal business activities. When is a person guilty of racketeering? A person is guilty of a racketeering offence if they have any property which they know is linked to any illegal business activity. If a court finds that the person ought reasonably to have known that their property was being used in illegal activities, then that person is also considered guilty of a crime. This means that ignorance is no defence! What is the punishment for racketeering? If a regional court thinks that a criminal ought to be fined for more that R100 million, or be imprisoned for more than 30 years, then the court will stop proceedings and hand the case over to the High Court. The punishment for racketeering-related crimes can be high. Any person convicted of racketeering can get fined for up to R1 000 million or be imprisoned for life. When is a person guilty of money-laundering? A person is guilty of a money-laundering offence if they know or ought to have known that they have acquired any property or proceeds derived from unlawful activity. This means that anyone who owns or is linked to ill-gotten gains can be found guilty of money-laundering. They can also be found guilty in the following situations: • If they enter into an agreement with another person who is linked to ill-gotten gains, or if they do anything that is linked with illegally derived property. • If they try to hide or disguise the nature, source or location of such property; or • If they help another person who is guilty of a

money-laundering crime. It is also an offence to acquire, use or own property which has been stolen or derived through any unlawful activity, and/or to help another person to benefit from unlawful activities. When is a person guilty of a gang-related crime? It is a crime to: • Wilfully aid any criminal activity carried out by a criminal gang; • Threaten to commit any act of violence by a criminal gang; • Threaten any person or persons with retaliation in response to an act or alleged act of violence; • Perform any act that contributes to a pattern of criminal gang activity; • Incite or encourage any other person to take part in criminal gang activity; or • Intentionally cause or encourage another person to join a criminal gang. Who is a member of a criminal gang? When deciding if a person is a member of a criminal gang, a court must take the following into account: • If the person is identified as a gang member by a parent or guardian; • Whether the person lives in the gang’s territory and adopts their style of dress and other mannerisms; • If the person has been arrested more than once with other gang members for crimes typically committed by the gang; and • Whether the person is identified as a member of the gang by physical evidence such as photographs and other documentation. Source: Know Your Service Rights

on the performance of officials. It has been reported that in one instance poachers burnt and destroyed an anti-poaching vessel that had new and improved capabilities and was specifically designed to operate in the area. The perpetrators knew exactly where the vessel was stored, and they also threatened one official to the point where he had to be relocated to Cape Town. The report also found that DAFF does not have enough space for the storage of frozen abalone that has been confiscated. DAFF used to sell confiscated abalone by means of a formal tender process and the profits generated went to the Marine Living Resources Fund. Requests have been made to the fund for financial assistance for Operation Phakisa, but the fund’s management has reportedly never responded to these requests. With regard to the DAFF storage facility, the Ombudsman found that there was approximately 200 tons of abalone stored, but the specific quantity could not be made available due to numerous burglaries and insufficient stock-taking after each incident. The value of the stored abalone amounts to R106 million, but the last time stock was sold was in December 2017. “It is noted with concern that abalone to the value of R40 million has been lost due to criminal activities. These criminal activities can be considered organised crime, but none of the 13 cases are being investigated by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigations (HAWKS),” states the report. Another finding of the report is that the Border Police Unit, which is also involved in policing abalone poaching has been handicapped by staff shortages. Last year they had 50 deployed members, but after they returned to the unit most of

them were transferred, leaving them at between 50% to 60% of capacity. The unit should also have five vessels in Cape Town Harbour, but currently there are none. The unit has been involved in sustained operations in the Overstrand area, especially in Gansbaai, since June last year, but by January 2019 their budget had been depleted. In order to allow them to continue with their operations, the Department of Environmental Affairs has on several occasions paid for their accommodation. According to the civil organisation, Community Against Abalone Poaching (CAAP), they welcome the Ombudsman’s report. “The SAPS is not capable of fighting poaching and it seems as if there is no political will to put them in a situation where they will be. We are happy about the recommendations in the report, but one never knows how long we will have to wait before action is taken on a national level,” said CAAP. The report made the following recommendations with reference to abalone poaching: • Ensure that organised projects regarding poaching are initiated and investigated by the Organised Crime Unit of SAPS. Abalone poaching should be classified as an organised crime in terms of Section 16 of the South African Police Service Act 68 of 1995. • Establish an Environmental Court in consultation with the National Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development. • Ensure that the National Integrated Strategy to Combat Wildlife Trafficking (NISCWT) be urgently submitted to National Cabinet for approval; and • Categorise abalone poaching as a serious crime, in line with rhino poaching.

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Local winery takes highest accolade at Veritas Awards T

he 2015 Domaine des Dieux Hemel-enAarde Chardonnay has proven itself once again to be one of South Africa’s top Chardonnays when it received not only a Double Gold Award but also the Veritas Vertex Award at this year’s Veritas Gala Dinner, held at the Cape Town ICC on Friday 11 October.

of a superb wine and the 2015 Chardonnay follows a lineage of great vintages, with the 2014 receiving a record high 96 points at the Decanter World Wine Awards last year and the 2013 being rated in the Top 20 SA Chardonnays by Decanter.” Domaine des Dieux’s journey started when the farm was bought in 2002 by Megan’s mother, Sharon Parnell and her partner, two wine lovers with a dream of becoming the first producer of MCC in the Hemel-en-Aarde region. In 2006, after four years of patient waiting, the vines were ready and their maiden Domaine des Dieux Claudia Brut MCC was released to the public in 2010, after three and a half years on the lees and a year on cork. This was followed by their Rose of Sharon Brut Rose MCC in 2007, which was released to the public in 2011. Both have won multiple awards on the national and international stage.

The Veritas Vertex Award derives its name from the Latin word vertex, which means “highest point”, an apt description for the Veritas Awards’ objective of crowning the best wine at the peak of all the medals awarded – an award given to the overall Champion wine. The Veritas Awards, South Africa’s premier wine and brandy competition, attracted a record number of 1 491 contenders this year, with 100 of those being in the Chardonnay category. An authoritative jury, comprising five international and 95 local specialists, scrutinised candidates for Veritas fame during a marathon five-day blind tasting session. In total, 1 trophy, 76 Double Gold, 198 Gold, 219 Silver Outstanding, 596 Silver and 322 Bronze were awarded.

Other wines added to their range over time include Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and a Syrah/Mourvedre blend. All these wines are produced with the same fundamentals as the great French and European wines and are cellar aged in order for them to reach their full potential.

“With the decision being made to enter only one Domaine des Dieux wine into the 2019 Veritas Awards, it is a great honour for this to be the chosen wine of the competition,” said Megan Parnell, general manager of Domaine des Dieux. “Consistency is always the best indicator

“The grapes for the final blend of the 2015 Chardonnay come from two vineyard blocks in

Megan Parnell of Domaine des Dieux (second from left) and her husband, Shane Mullis (far right) were delighted to receive a Double Gold Award and the Veritas Vertex Award for the 2015 Domaine des Dieux Chardonnay at the Veritas Gala Dinner earlier this month. the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge that yield Chardonnay brimming with potential from the moment the grapes start to ripen. A great combination of site, soils and weather on the belly of the Babylonstoren mountain slopes allow us to ripen the grapes perfectly, retaining wonderful acidities and a gamut of flavours,” said Megan. “We are once again incredibly proud of this wine and credit for this accomplishment must be shared with the whole Domaine des Dieux team, our wine consultant Kevin Grant, our

agents, importers, stockists and loyal supporters. We truly thank you, as it would not have been possible without you.” Domaine des Dieux can be contacted on 028 313 2126 or info@domainedesdieux.co.za. Their delightful tasting venue is open to the public and can be visited seven days a week from 11:00. Follow the R320 Hemel-en-Aarde Road towards Caledon and you’ll find the turn-off just after the entrance to their neighbours, Creation Wines.

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23 October 2019

SAPS stats paint a bleak picture officers against a granted 13 (69%).

Writer De Waal Steyn

ome startling facts about the state of policing in the Overstrand have come to light in the Western Cape Police Ombudsman’s report on the inability of the South African Police Services to perform their mandate. Ombudsman Johan Brand said in his report, which served before the provincial Standing Committee for Community Safety last week, that SAPS was unable to perform its mandate due to an insufficient allocation of resources, resulting in inefficiency of the delivery of services by SAPS in the area.

Some of the findings include: While the United Nations recommend a ratio of 220 residents for every police officer, the average rate in South Africa is 383:1. In the Overstrand, however the ratio is: • Gansbaai: 258:1 • Kleinmond: 522:1 • Hermanus: 638:1 • Stanford: 851:1 Although Gansbaai and Kleinmond stations are both on a level where the station commander is a Lieutenant-Colonel, Kleinmond has 28 fewer officers than Gansbaai. Gansbaai has 59 officers against a granted capacity of 73 (81%), Kleinmond 40 officers against a granted 45 (89%), Hermanus 142 officers against a granted 162 (88%) and Stanford 9

In addition, both the Family, Child and Sexual Offences and the Public Order Policing (POP) units are understaffed and operating at less than 80% of their granted capacity. The K9 unit has all of its 18 staff members, but November marks seven years since the building and facilities of the dog unit in Hawston were destroyed in protest action and they have since not been rebuilt. With regard to vehicles, Gansbaai has 16 against a granted allocation of 20, Hermanus has 39 against a granted 42, Kleinmond has 12 against a granted 15 and Stanford only 7 against a granted 12. According to the report, although the actual number of vehicles at the specialised units seems sufficient to serve the stations in the Overstrand area, POP has old Nyalas that are more often in the garage than outside. The unit also has only one water cannon to serve the entire province. The report states that the Zwelihle satellite station that was burnt down during the unrest in 2017 has made policing in the area of Hermanus more difficult. “The local community complained about having to travel far distances to report crime and endure long queues, resulting in possible under-reporting of crime.” The communities also expressed their need for additional satellite police

stations to be established in Pearly Beach/Eluxolweni, Hawston/Onrus/ Sandbaai and Betty`s Bay/Hangklip/ Pringle Bay. The Ombudsman also received complaints during the public hearings that were held about the fact that the Local Criminal Record Centre (LCRC) is stationed in Somerset West, which impacts negatively on the response times for crime scene investigations. Brand notes in his report that although crime statistics indicate a stabilisation in crime over the last three financial years, the data is not reliable as communities have indicated that they no longer report, crime due to the poor responsiveness of SAPS, and because they don’t trust SAPS. Concerns raised by the communities include: • Poor response to complaints; • Poor response to crime scenes; • Poor response by LCRC for fingerprint investigations; • Lack of law enforcement by SAPS; • Reluctance of SAPS to appoint community members as reservists; • Road closures of the R43, R44 and N2; • Lack of visibility and no crime prevention duties in Hawston; • Hermanus SAPS are fearful of Hawston unless they are accompanied by Public Order Policing; • Zwelihle community claimed police brutality during peaceful protests; • Failure by SAPS to act against perpetrators committing illegal

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acts in their presence in full view of senior SAPS members; Failure by SAPS to arrest known inciters of public violence whose incitement resulted in some R40 million damage to public property and led to an estimated R400 million loss to the Overstrand; Failure by the SAPS to react to complaints from, and reports by the public who have witnessed illegal acts of public violence, damage to public and private property, illegal blocking of public roads, stoning of vehicles, extortion, thuggery and intimidation being brazenly and maliciously perpetrated in numerous instances.

In terms of the efficiency of SAPS in the various towns, the report found: • Arrests were not made in 72% of the cases reported to SAPS in Gansbaai during 2016/2017, deteriorating to 74% during 2017/2018 and slightly improving to 72% in 2018/2019. In more than 65% of the crimes reported to SAPS in Gansbaai, the crimes were not detected by the SAPS. The number of cases withdrawn in Gansbaai increased by 48 cases (62,3%). • In Hermanus, arrests were not made in 73% of the cases reported during 2016/2017, deteriorating to 76% during 2017/2018 and further deteriorating to 78% in 2018/2019. In more than 60% of the crimes reported, the crimes were not detected, and the number of cases withdrawn in Hermanus increased with 161 cases (29,6%). The Her-

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manus station contributes to half of the 323 cases withdrawn in the Overberg cluster. In Kleinmond, arrests were not made in 81% of the cases reported during 2016/2017, deteriorating to 83% during 2017/2018 and further deteriorating to 84% in 2018/2019. In more than 70% of the crimes reported, the crimes were not detected by the SAPS. The increase in the detection rate can mainly be contributed to the increase in the number of cases withdrawn before the court. The number of cases withdrawn in Kleinmond increased by 73 cases (61,3%). In Stanford arrests were not made in 50% of the cases reported during 2016/2017, deteriorating to 64% during 2017/2018 and improving to 58% in 2018/2019. In more than 50% of the crimes reported, the crimes were not detected by the SAPS. The increase in the detection rate can mainly be contributed to the increase in the number of cases withdrawn before court. The number of cases withdrawn increased by 11 cases (100%).

The Ombudsman notes that the cases sent to court and the detection rates at all the stations would be much lower if the arrests for crimes dependent on police action (drug and firearm arrests and driving under the influence of liquor) were not included. “The crimes that are really affecting the communities thus remain unsolved.”

Register to be part of Hermanus CPF “It is of the utmost importance that all the communities in Hermanus become involved in the Hermanus Community Policing Forum (CPF). With the term of the current executive expiring on 31 December, everyone now has the chance to become involved and help make a difference in your community.” These were the words of Hermanus SAPS Station Commander, Luthando Nosilela, at a Hermanus Stakeholders’ meeting on Monday evening. The call follows the Annual General

Meeting (AGM) held on 8 October, when the election of a new executive committee had to be postponed because many of the organisations that wanted to nominate people to serve on the executive committee were not registered as members of the CPF. The CPF is a statutory body, elected to be the link between the South African Police Services and the community. The committee normally meets once a month. All organisations that join the CPF are invited to nominate representatives to serve on the committee, along with organisations that have

renewed their membership. According to Nosilela, the CPF needs to be, as far as is practically possible, representative of the community, consisting of community-based organisations and institutions such as schools, ratepayers’ associations, civic organisations, businesses and religious institutions. Nosilela said it is important for all organisations to register with the CPF for them to be able to nominate members. “All the registered organisations may nominate two members who will

be allowed to vote for a new exco. It is also important for organisations to forward the names of the people they want to nominate to serve on the exco 72 hours before the election will be held.” He said that details regarding the registration process and the next AGM would be made available as soon as the new SAPS Provincial Commissioner was appointed. The appointment is expected to be made early in November. “All members of the CPF must abide

by the rules and regulations of the forum and those who are nominated to serve on the exco may not have a criminal record. All nominations will be screened before the election. All nominees must also have an understanding of all the applicable legislation,” Nosilela said. The exco positions to be filled include: chair, deputy chair, treasurer, secretary, deputy secretary, public relations officer and projects manager. For more information, please contact Mervyn Milner on 082 558 8593 or email wcl@lantic.net.

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FROM THE EDITOR Black Wednesday: Who remembers, who cares? On Wednesday 19 October 1977, just over a month after the death in detention of Black Consciousness leader, Steve Biko, Apartheid’s notorious Minister of Justice, Jimmy Kruger, struck a mighty blow against media freedom in South Africa. In one fell swoop he not only banned 19 Black Consciousnessassociated organisations, but also the publications, The World, The Weekend World and the church publication, ProVeritate, arresting and banning a number of editors, together with prominent black journalists like Mathatha Tsedu, Don Mattera and Joe Thloloe. That day 42 years ago, which became known as Black Wednesday, was again commemorated this past weekend. It was a time when photographs of banned persons could not be published and neither could

they be quoted; when newspapers were often printed with sections blacked or whited out. Other progressive titles – The Rand Daily Mail, South, Vrye Weekblad – became casualties and the government’s grip on the Public Broadcaster, always strong, became a stranglehold. Well, one might say, that was prior to the current democratic dispensation: is there any point in continuing to mark Black Wednesday? Sadly, yes. Although freedom of expression and the media are entrenched in the South African constitution and an effective press code is implemented, there is still constant political and economic contestation to gain control over the media for various nefarious purposes.

There have been countless attempts either to muzzle it or to compromise its independence. The juniorisation and dumbing down of newsrooms as well as state capture have also played their parts. As a prime example, one needs look no further than the SABC where Hlaudi Motsoaneng completed the demolition job started by the previous regime.

with its unquestioning repetition and embellishment by some media practitioners who can’t be bothered to verify the information.

Even more worrying have been growing threats of violence from certain influential politicians towards journalists, especially females, who have been instrumental in exposing much of the hard-core corruption currently being aired in the Zondo and other commissions.

Let us use our discretion and double-check the facts before reposting every tweet or facebook comment we see. Malicious and manipulative rumour-mongering can destroy the lives of individuals and entire communities.

However, the greatest threat to accurate and responsible journalism today must surely be the rampant spread of misinformation or fake news via social media, together

Media consumers need to remain constantly vigilant. The message may sound true, or you might want it to be true, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it is true.

For its part, The Village NEWS once again commits itself to transparent, independent and responsible journalism in service of this community. This is the good NEWS – Ed

LET’S TALK Protect animals from rat poison For the past four years we have had a Cape spotted eagle owl nest on the ground in front of our house, in a lovely spot at the base of a gum tree with a small aloe in front for protection. I have been watching her for 5 – 6 weeks, and Daddy Owl was always in one of the trees keeping an eye on her. Last week I went out and Mommy Owl was gone. There were two little fluff balls – one I thought was dead but the other was moving, so I presume it was alive, but with Daddy in the tree watching I was not going to go too close.

George Kerling, who lives in Kidbrooke, had his photo taken at Onrus beach with these two rocks which look uncannily like miniature ‘elephants’!

The next morning there were two lit-

tle dead chicks, and the following day when I went looking for Mommy Owl, I found her dead, not far away. Daddy Owl was still keeping watch, having changed his position to enable him to watch both the nest and his mate. When I took her body to the Hermanus Animal Hospital, the verdict was that it was more than likely poison, and they disposed of the body in the right way. My plea to everyone is to not use rat poison. Poor Daddy Owl must have fed her a rat that had been poisoned… so sad. Sue Holmes , Fernkloof Estate

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Healthy and robust debate is crucial for democracy. The Village NEWS firmly believes in freedom of the press as well as the right of individuals to freely express themselves, as long as they don’t infringe upon the rights of others. The opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed by the various authors therefore do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs and viewpoints of The Village NEWS. Letters may be shortened and/or edited for clarity and style. Send your letters to letters@thevillagenews.co.za

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SRAs are ‘far from a jolly good idea’ Recent coverage of the Onrus/Vermont SRA initiative in The Village NEWS has been generous and yet conspicuously uncritical. At the public meeting of property owners held a couple of weeks ago there appeared to be a good deal of criticism from the floor, but none of this was reported, or even alluded to, in your recent coverage – no mention of the fact that SRAs set up in some other municipal areas have conspicuously failed, for example. The concept of an SRA seems to have originated in Canada where their purpose was to raise additional funds from ratepayers to help with the revival of areas that had gone to seed. Transplanted into South Africa, their purpose seems to be the mirror image of that: SRAs are typically set up in areas that, like Onrus/Vermont,

are relatively privileged, well run and affluent to start with. Indeed the perception study undertaken in Onrus/Vermont by the SRA promoters indicated that the majority of ratepayers were generally satisfied with the municipal services currently being provided. So, rather than a desire to gild the lily, the real reason behind this initiative seems rooted in a gloomy expectation that standards will decline – you’re not seedy yet, but you will be if you don’t cough up more cash. Much is made of the fact that the additional funds raised by the SRA will be “ring-fenced” to be spent only in the SRA area. All well and good, but the normal rate payments aren’t. The temptation for a cash-strapped municipality to say “You’ve got your own money – you fix your own potholes”

will surely be overwhelming. The money property owners pay anyway – rates, which have increased 100% in the few years I’ve lived here – will be allocated to other areas. Far from being a jolly good idea, SRAs seem to be yet another manifestation of a South African disease whose principal symptom is throwing money at a problem and hoping it goes away, or at least doesn’t come any closer. Rather put effort into ensuring that those entities receiving public money for public services are held strictly to account. If you feel the need to raise money, do it for the genuinely deserving, rather than feeding it into a bureaucratic machine. D C Muirhead Vermont

The Malgas ferry must be saved. It is unique in South Africa, set between magnificent wheat fields, providing a scenic link with the coast. Its manual operation offers no obstruction to commercial enterprises but makes itself a memorable tourist money-spinner.

Examination of the Malgas surroundings shows progressive reduction in rainfall – how much longer will it take global warming to destroy this once glorious haul across a broad river? We can witness the antique spectacle for only a short time longer – let's keep it. Estelle Durham Voëlklip

I am a disabled person who would like to thank some people for going that extra mile for their customers, which does not often happen anymore. I am talking about the Cuckoo Tree Restaurant in the CBD, where I have been a customer for a number of years. When I lost my leg I had to adjust to many things and one of them was going out to places, anywhere really, that would accommodate me. On entering the restaurant for the first time in quite a while I was extremely touched by the kindness of the owner, Lynne Powers, her son Jonathan and daughter Michelle. JP offered to park my car on arrival and help me into the restaurant. I just had to phone ahead, hoot and he would come out – who does that? They offered to move one of their cars so I could park closer. I was unsteady on my new prosthetic and they fussed around me, making sure

I was comfortable and taking time in their busy restaurant to come and sit down and talk to me. As they do with everyone, they made me feel special and I must commend them on their friendliness and compassion. As a disabled person I can tell you that not many people care, but sometimes some people stand out above the rest. I have been a chef for 25 years and one of the reasons I go there is not only the friendly staff but the consistently good food – and having cooked around the world, I should know. As a chef I usually do not critique restaurants and I stay out of the review scene but sometimes a place needs a special mention – and the Cuckoo Tree is one. A big thank you. Garry Hermansen, Voëlklip

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There are faster routes from the N2 to the coast for busy people to choose, therefore no need to discard the hands-on operation.

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The Overstrand Hospice 600 Club Draw was done on Tuesday, 15 October by Meindert Jongepoerink, owner of Fynbos Gardens. He supports OH in many ways; with monthly maintenance of our shop garden, prizes for quiz evenings and golf days, and more recently the revamp of our admin office frontage – all out of the goodness of his heart. Also present at the draw were Lyn Sillifant from Don Adams Auditors and Board member Sharon Small-Smillie. Winners: 1st Debra Johnson, 2nd Mr & Mrs G Frew, 3rd Chloe & Co. For only R50 a month you can join the 600 Club and support OH in the work that they do in the community. There are monthly cash prizes up for grabs every month. Please contact Norma Scott-Tomlin on 028 312 4679 or 600admin@overstrandhospice.org.za for more information or visit the OH offices at 10 Hope Street, Hermanus.

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My husband and I relocated from Sandton Johannesburg to beautiful Hermanus in March this year. I must congratulate you on your most beautiful newspaper that comes out on Wednesdays – it is far superior to the local papers (e.g. the Sandon Chronicle, Randburg Sun etc.) in the quality paper you use, the content, the layout, local information and articles of interest. However, we were so very disappointed to see that both this week and last week you included advertising inserts in your paper. In Johannesburg people complained about having to remove a huge wad of adverts before they could even get to the paper. Please put a stop to this before your beautiful paper is spoilt. Angela Young Thank you for the compliment. Since inception, The Village NEWS has dedicated

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itself to delivering a product that offers only the best quality news and information. To enable us to do this, however, we need adequate advertising income as this is our only revenue stream. In a time when the economy is under pressure, The Village NEWS, like many other businesses, is looking to ensure its survival by allowing for additional income streams. As national companies seldom, if ever, advertise in independent and privately-owned publications, we value the inserts in our publication. Independent research has shown that readers do indeed make use of the inserts, especially in tough economic times. Having said that, we are working on new ways of delivering the good news with less dependency on advertising only. As they say: Watch this space! We would welcome the views of our readers. Please send your letters to dewaal@thevillagenews.co.za. - Ed

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The wonder of bioluminescence By Dr Anina Lee

N Mega climate shocks for SA biodiversity (Government report) Writer: Tiara Walters, Daily Maverick Ninety scientific institutions led by the South African National Biodiversity Institute have released a shocking report that unveils waves of unprecedented climate impacts tearing across South Africa’s globally important wild assets. South Africa’s first national biodiversity assessment in nearly a decade represents the findings of leading institutions such as the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), and the contributions of 470 scientific and conservation professionals. Produced between 2015 and 2019, this assessment is a hard-hitting scientific achievement offering stunning collaborative insight into the climate crisis as never before documented in South Africa. This assessment is, in short, South Africa’s biodiversity answer to the UN’s game-changing IPCC Special Report on the impacts of global warming of 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, released this month a year ago (www.ipcc.ch/sr15/). Given that no sector is more important to South Africa’s future than its natural capital, this assessment should be legally required reading for every person in South Africa working towards the National Development Plan’s goals of eliminating poverty and reducing inequality by 2030.

ature often devises surprising solutions for hunting food, warning predators away, and attracting mates, but one of the most magical-looking of these solutions might be bioluminescence – biochemical light created by a living creature.

Bioluminescent plants and fungi illuminate forests with their eerie light. Glowing fish are found in the depths of the ocean, jellyfish light up like neon lights and phytoplankton, mushrooms and other fungi do it too. Insects, such as fireflies, use blinks to attract potential mates. Why things glow varies, depending on the species; bioluminescent animals might use the light as a warning to predators, or to attract their prey. Consider the anglerfish, which lures hapless fish prey with its hypnotic hanging light.

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Bioluminescence is a fascinating wonder that continues to dazzle and inspire. How is the light produced? Bioluminescence is often referred to as a luciferin-luciferase reaction. That simply means that there is a substance called luciferin and an enzyme called luciferase causes it to change in a way that produces light.

The terms luciferin and luciferase both come from a Latin term lucifer, which means ‘light-bringer’. They are generic terms rather than the names of particular chemicals. There are many luciferins and luciferases, depending on the species of the bioluminescent life form.

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What species can produce light? Bioluminescence in nature almost defies belief. It's no wonder that early explorers thought bioluminescent phytoplankton were "sparks" in the water. And it’s not just these miniscule creatures that give off light. The rest of the natural world is filled with glow-in-the-dark bodies that look like something out of science fiction.

Light comes in a discreet energy package called a photon. It requires energy to produce a photon. The energy comes from a molecule called ATP (adenosine triphosphate), which is the molecule living things use to store their energy.

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Light generally comes from one source – an excited electron. Basically, energy causes an electron to move up a level in its atomic orbit. When the electron settles back down, it releases a photon, or a tiny packet of light. To make light, we need an energy source. In light bulbs it’s electricity. In living organisms the energy comes from ATP. ATP is the molecule that living organisms use to store the energy that is derived from the food they eat. This stored ATP energy is then used to perform biochemical reactions that require energy such as muscle contraction and nerve impulses – and light. In the bioluminescence reaction the luciferase enzyme facilitates (catalyses) the combination of luciferin, oxygen and ATP to make a high-energy molecule. The energy from the ATP kicks an electron into a higher orbit around its atom. Usually excited molecules get rid of their excess energy by vibrating. But this would not be a good idea in living organisms because vibration implies heat and heat would fry the firefly. In fact the structure of excited luciferin constrains any vibration. So what to do with the extra energy? It gets rid of the energy by emitting a quantum of light – known as a photon. All of this chemical wizardry does not happen spontaneously. In living organisms all reactions are very carefully controlled by the catalysts of the reactions, namely the appropriate enzymes.

1. Bioluminescent jellyfish Pelagia noctiluca glows when it is disturbed. It also can create a luminous mucus. PHOTO: David Fleetham/Corbis 2. Bioluminescent plankton on a South Coast beach. PHOTO: Joanne Paquette, National Geographic 3. A glowing deep-sea anglerfish. PHOTO: Earth. com 4. The bioluminescence reaction.

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So now there is light. But fireflies have an added trick – they also flash their lights. Different species of fireflies have different flash patterns. How do fireflies flash on and off? A firefly controls the beginning and end of the chemical reaction, and thus the start and stop of its light emission, by adding oxygen to the other chemicals needed to produce light. This happens in the insect's light organ. When oxygen is available, the light organ lights up, and when it is not available, the light goes out. Oxygen availability is in turn controlled by the presence of a gas, nitric oxide (NO). Fireflies can make NO at will to switch on the light. Interestingly, nitric oxide is the same gas that is produced by taking the drug Viagra. In many parts of the world there are more than one species of firefly occupying the same habitat. This is where the flash pattern is important so that the males and females of the same species can recognise each other. In other words, they speak the same language. As in many situations in life, communication is critical.

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he youth of Hermanus gathered at the Hermanus Waterfront on Friday 18 October for a festive musical celebration featuring marimba bands, singing and dancing. This enthusiastic group of 124 young people came from diverse backgrounds, areas and schools, relishing the opportunity to interact and collaborate in a fun and safe environment. The organisers, a group of 15 enthusiastic members of the Hermanus community, wanted to create social cohesion with a cultural youth development project that would showcase the young talent of Hermanus, whilst creating goodwill. It was decided to attempt a flashmob to set the tone and introduce a campaign with the theme: # Hermanus #Sharethe “We are using the heart shape in the campaign to project a positive image and to showcase all the good things that happen in our communi2

ties,” said Karen Winter, one of the main organisers, along with Carolyn Martin and Ann Wright. “Janine Neethling, the renowned South African music producer who lives in Hermanus, kindly helped us to put this production together on short notice. We even called in the help of the internationally-known South African choreographer, Kirvan Fortuin, to join in the effort.” By participating in the project, the youths were given the opportunity to demonstrate their love for their town and showcase their amazing skills. The extremely talented duo of Kerwin Baatjies and Chad Hendriks, both ex-Hermanus High students, joined in the festivities by singing and showed everyone the talent that our town can produce. The open-air performance was held at the amphitheatre in front of Village Square above the Old Harbour and included marimba bands playing on the lawn, with singers and dancers strutting their stuff. The marimba players were from Gansbaai Academia and Curro Hermanus, the dancers from Marina’s School of Dance and Estian Jansen van 3

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Rensburg’s Haus of Performance, and the choirs from Hermanus High School and Gansbaai Academia. The organisers said they were grateful for the schools giving their full support to the initiative. “This event could not have happened without the help and financial contributions of the local community – private individuals, restauranteurs, guesthouses, Hermanus Waterfront, Curro Hermanus and tourism operators. We would like to thank them all for making it possible and believing in the difference this project would make to these young people's lives. The crew also gave generously of their time to make this happen.”

Development programme to be launched next year and that we will be able to regularly showcase our local talent to residents, and local and international tourists alike. “We believe that we have abundant talent right here on our doorstep that should be shared and uplifted.” 1

They added that Cape Whale Coast Tourism and the Overstrand Municipality, too, were excited about this initiative and the involvement of the youth in this venture, offering cooperation and support. “Most importantly, we want to express our appreciation to all the kids who have given so much of their time to show their commitment to youth culture development. We hope that this can serve as a seed project for a Youth Culture 4

1. Marimba players from Gansbaai Academia and Curro Hermanus gave energetic performances throughout the afternoon. PHOTO: Karen Winter Photography 2. The choirs were from Hermanus High School and Gansbaai Academia. These two young ladies thoroughly enjoyed the festivities. PHOTO: Karen Winter Photography 3. Dian Smit (front) was one of the local dancers to participate in the festive musical celebration. PHOTO: Taylum Meyer 4. Spectators couldn't help but dance along to music from the talented duo, Kerwin Baatjies and Chad Hendriks, both ex-pupils from Hermanus High. PHOTO: Taylum Meyer 5. Chad Hendriks (left) and Kerwin Baatjies with Hermanus High business studies teacher, Anneke Harms. PHOTO: Karen Winter Photography 6. Karen Winter (a main organiser), Taylum Meyer (The Village NEWS photographer), Ann Wright (a main organiser), Nanette Ras (Hermanus High PR), Carolyn Martin (a main organiser) and Frieda Lloyd (Cape Whale Coast Tourism) at the memorable celebration.

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he earliest evidence of coffee-drinking was discovered in what is now Yemen in the middle of the 15th century in Sufi shrines. It was here in the Arab world that coffee beans appear to have been first roasted and brewed in a similar way to modern-day coffee, which is one of the most popular drinks in the world. Coffee is a major export commodity for numerous countries, with Brazil being the leading grower of coffee beans (one-third of the world total). It is also one of the most valuable export products for developing countries. But how does the whole process work? I went to the Brew School on Friday 4 October to find out more. The Brew School was begun two months ago by coffee enthusiast Johann van der Merwe, who works for Michael and Elaine Bayer, owners of The Beanery at Gateway Centre (which has just celebrated its 11th birthday) and MondayMonday Roasting Worx in Hemel-enAarde Village. Johann and his wife, Belinda, have been coffee lovers since they lived in Pretoria eight years ago. They moved to Gansbaai in 2017 and by the end of 2018, Johann was working with Michael and Elaine, and immersing himself in the world of coffee. Johann decided to start the Brew School, which is held at The Beanery each month, to share what he has learned about the coffee industry and to teach people how they can make a delicious cup at home without the use of fancy equipment. The Beanery roasts a total of 11 different types of coffees, which are all available for purchase. For the Brew School, Johann makes use of two of these blends: a Central African and a South American one. These two coffees are very distinct from one another, making it easier for newbies to differentiate between them. Johan started by explaining the journey from bean to coffee: Coffee beans come from the berries that grow on coffee trees and are actually seeds – if planted, another coffee tree will grow from them. The beans have to be handpicked, cleaned and sorted before being exported or sold. The reason they have to be handpicked is because the age and size of the

bean will affect the taste of the coffee. The bean is green in colour when raw and sold that way so that buyers are able to roast it themselves, as roasting methods can also affect the taste. Coffee can be roasted in a drum roaster or a fluid-bed roaster. “With fluid-bed roasted coffee you taste the coffee – it’s the air that roasts the coffee, not the surface of the roaster, so the coffee has a very clean taste that is intensely aromatic, minus the acids and bitter tar that are produced by conventional roasters,” said Michael Bayer. It is important to control the heating and cooling of the beans as it is during this process that the coffee oil (caffeol) is released and gives the coffee you enjoy in your cup its taste and flavour. The bean cracks open at 160 degrees Celsius. The shape of the crack in the bean will tell you whether it is an arabica (curved gap, sweeter and softer taste) or a robusta (straight gap, stronger and harsher taste). After Johann finished explaining the process there was time for questions. Afterwards he showed us how to create a great cup of coffee at home using a pour filter, and demonstrating the difference in taste between the Central African and the South American blends. There are so many aspects that can affect the taste of the coffee (the size of the bean, whether it was picked at the right time, where in the world it came from, the roast, the barista and even the water and milk used), that making a good cup of coffee is not only a science, but also an art. The Brew School’s entertaining and informal classes, and Johann’s eagerness to share his passion for coffee, present a great opportunity for anyone to learn more about this popular drink with its many fascinating aspects and interesting history. The next Brew School will take place on 25 October and R100 gets you a seat (there are only 12 spots available). You will also receive a 250g bag of Central African or South American ground coffee (your choice), some paper filters and a pour filter to get you started at home. For more information contact Johann on 061 530 6573 or visit MondayMonday Roasting Worx on Facebook.

Local coffee lover, Jandré Kempen with Johann van der Merwe (right) and his wife, Belinda. PHOTO: Taylum Meyer

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3A Overberg will be launching a new cookery course next month, presented by well-known cooks, chefs and a herbal specialist. These demonstrations and tastings will be hosted in the Catholic Church Hall, every Tuesday morning at 10:00. Here is a sneak preview:

food security of many of the more than 7 billion people on the planet is threatened and a review of the original outlook on food consumption is required. The pod fruit and seeds of these bean families bring a welcome new inspiration for modern applications and will be demonstrated and available for tasting.

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Tuesday 5 November with Eunice Rademeyer: Mezze – a Lebanese Thing The tradition of Mezze – the little appetisers served with drinks – can be found across the Mediterranean. But having enjoyed Mezze in many restaurants in Beirut, with the table groaning under fifty different offerings, Eunice believes that Lebanon beats any other country by the sheer variety on offer. She says that her aim with sharing her cooking is to demonstrate how easy it is to produce beautiful food with the simplest of ingredients. She will show you how to get a party started with a small selection of Mezze, served with warm pitta bread (Khobz Halabi) and generous lashings of extra virgin olive oil. Eunice has chosen two of her all-time favourites – Hummus bi Tahine and Baba Ghanoush – for this cooking demo. There will be a tasting and some other surprises on the menu.

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Tuesday 12 November with Mariana: A Tale of Two Beans Mariana Esterhuizen, who sold her award-winning restaurant in Stanford, Mariana’s, last year, won wide acclaim for her organic food garden and country cuisine. Through her extensive research, Mariana discovered that the broad beans (boerbone) and Governor’s beans (heerbone) were of particular value to the people travelling the length and breadth of the continent in the early pioneering days due to their nutritional value. She has developed her own new recipes and applications of these so-called ‘old fashioned’ products, inspired by the likes of Langenhoven. In the day and age we live in, the

Tuesday 19 November with Craig Cormack, ‘Mr Saltman’ U3A is privileged to host multiple award-winning chef, restauranteur and author, Craig Cormack, who has spent 30 years as executive chef at some of the world’s most highly-rated hotels and opened several acclaimed restaurants, including Overture, Sofia’s and Salt. Craig will discuss his journey with salt, explain the various types of salt and their uses in cooking and our lives in general. There will be an opportunity to taste both local and international salts.

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Tuesday 26 November with Dr Arien van der Merwe: Neuroplasticity Dr Arien van der Merwe is a medical doctor, specialising in mind-body and integrative, natural medicine, stress management, workplace wellness and longevity. Arien is a specialist holistic health expert, health coach and counsellor. Arien says the brain has an incredible ability: it is malleable and can be shaped like clay. Neuroplasticity is the ability of the brain to change and adapt throughout our lives to promote youthful living. Brain networks can be restored, stimulated and rejuvenated. The brain is the most ‘exercise-able’ body part you have and is far easier to develop than calf muscles! This introductory talk will explain some ways to do just that, to calm down so that left and right brain can work as a whole, harmonising and balancing the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, including food as medicine, brain food to prevent Alzheimer’s and dementia, and herbal remedies to support the heart, brain and nervous system.

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23 – 30 OCTOBER 2019 www.thevillagenews.co.za/whatson Jo Martin Band Great live music by local favourite, the Jo Martin Band. Call 028 312 4665. The Gecko Bar, Hermanus New Harbour | 20:30

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

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CleanMarine Coastal Cleanup The monthly BirdLife Overberg CleanMarine coastal clean-up will be at the Hoek van de Berg Nature Reserve, in collaboration with the Oceans Conservancy, Plastics SA and the People n Planet campaign of Pick n Pay. Please support this effort in support of the war against plastics in our oceans. Bags, gloves and refreshments will be provided. Contact Elaine at mwjasser@mweb.co.za or 082 455 8402. Meet in the Onrus Trading Post parking area in front of OK Mini Market | 07:30

Whalers Athletic Club Join the Whalers for their weekly time trials, every Thursday afternoon. Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome. Choose between a 3 km, 5 km or 8 km route. Meet at Hermanus Country Market | 18:00

Rotary Club of Hermanus Visitors are welcome at Rotary’s weekly meetings, every Thursday. Contact Frank on 082 870 1187 to confirm your attendance. Mollergren Park, Main Road, Hermanus | 19:00

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

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We are Songwriters The next session in the We are Songwriters series will feature Nicole Theron & Michael Canfield, who make beautiful music together. Whether playing their own songs or interpreting the works of others, their collaboration is a riveting, complete musical performance package. Free entry. The Gecko Bar, Hermanus New Harbour | 18:00

Bhuki Café Everyone is welcome at Friends of the Library's Bhuki Cafe where a cup of tea or coffee and delicious eats will cost only R25, every Friday. Each cup helps to raise funds for new books. Hermanus Library | 09:00 – 11:30 Kolwyntjie Teetuin Enjoy a sweet treat and tea or coffee at a nominal fee, and make new friends at the Onrus Care Centre, every Friday morning. Onrus Dutch Reformed Church | 09:30 – 11:30

Hermanus Hacking Group Volunteers are welcome to join the HHG in the clearing of invasive vegetation, every Friday morning. Meet at the beginning of Rotary Way. For more information contact Charlyn on 082 558 8731 or charlynvosloo@ gmail.com Rotary Way | 06:45 for 07:00

Breast Cancer Awareness Walk This free 5 km walk/run is hosted by Hangklip-Kleinmond Tourism. Dress in pink to show your support. For more information contact Delicia Appel on 028 272 9311. Harold Porter Botanical Garden | 08:00 – 09:30

Sense and Sensibility U3A Overberg presents the first screening in a new series of BBC Dramatised Novels in honour of Mike and Verna Leighton, who donated their extensive library of dramatised novels to U3A. Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen tells the story of the widowed Mrs Dashwood and her three daughters who are evicted from Norland Park when the estate goes to her stepson. They move to a cottage in Devon, where they must make a new life. Catholic Church Hall | 10:00 Big Cat Conscious Walk Experience a magical walk through the Panthera Africa kingdom where the inspiring stories of the animals will guide you to the peace and

wisdom that lies within each and every one of us. Your host on this special journey will be Cathrine, the co-founder and director of this big cat sanctuary. The duration of the walk is 3 hours and the cost is R990 pp (only for people 16 years and older). Pre-booking is essential on info@ pantheraafrica.com Panthera Africa | 15:00 – 18:00 Wine Down Friday Join Hermanus’s trendiest wine bar for their 2-for-1 special every Friday afternoon. Buy a glass of any of their lifestyle wines, beers or bubblies (MCC), or a tapas dish of dates and bacon, and get the second one free. A great way to wind down your week and ease into the weekend! The Wine Glass, 2 Harbour Rd | 16:00 - 18:00 Bottomless Bubbly Join Domaine des Dieux at their charming tasting venue after work for their Bottomless Bubbly event, every last Friday of the month. For those who prefer not to drive, the ChillGuru bus will collect you from the Wine Glass at 16:00 and drop you off again after the event. R180 pp for Bottomless Bubbly only and R250 pp with transport included. A mini cheese and meat board to snack on will also be available at R120 per board. Domaine des Dieux, Hemel-enAarde Ridge | 16:30 – 19:30

Stanford Sunset Market This much-loved, local and lekker outdoor market is brings together friends and family, good food and wine, live music, gifts, crafts, books and charities on the heritage village square. Locally-sourcing vendors who fly the eco-banner high are given

preference and every effort is made to keep waste and non-recyclable rubbish to a minimum. Bring your own take-away containers if you want to stock up on food goodies for the weekend. (Visitors are also kindly asked to bring cash along as there is only one working ATM in Stanford.) Free entry and plenty of parking. Stanford Market Square | 18:00 – 20:00

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SIXTIES ROCK MEETS MOD BEATS FRI 25 OCT 6:30–9PM DE WET HALL, ONRUS R50 A NON-ALCOHOLIC EVENT *Defrag: reboot your power Defrag Dance This is a special chance for you to come into your own rhythm as you indulge yourself in musical euphoria while ‘defragging’ your nervous system! This non-alcoholic event with live visuals provides a clean, safe space for self-expression through dance. Calling on all the movers and shakers from Mount Pleasant to Hermanus, Stanford and surrounds to join this rainbow nation party and have a let-go experience inspired by ‘60s and ‘70s soul, blues rock, funk and disco; ‘80s new wave and ska; and nu school deep, Afro and organic house for the younger crowd. R100 pp. Contact 082 074 8500 or check out the Facebook page, Shake It Out. De Wet Hall, Roos St, Onrus | 18:30 – 21:00

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 against the clock. The whole family is welcome. Grab a post-run coffee in the Red Disa restaurant with fellow parkrunners. Harold Porter Botanical Garden | 08:00 Groeneweide parkrun Join the first parkrun in the Gansbaai area. Bring the whole family (dogs on leashes are welcome too) and enjoy this free, timed 5 km run/walk at your own pace. Register online at www. parkrun.co.za Groeneweide, Franskraal | 08:00 Civvio Vine to Valley Trail Run Ignite your passion for the great outdoors and discover your inner trail runner. This month’s V2V Trail Run Series will be hosted by Bosman Hermanus in Hemel-en-Aarde, offering a scenic 5 km, 10 km and 18 km route among the estate’s vineyards and fynbos. The cost is R120 for adults, R70 for kids 10 – 18 years, and free for kids U10. Your entry includes a medal for your madness and a free wine tasting, recovery massage and Travelstart voucher. There are also loads of prizes up for grabs. Tickets are available at www.quicket.co.za Bosman Hermanus, De Bos Farm, Karwyderskraal | 08:30 – 12:00

Die Markie Looking for koek? Vetkoek, pannekoek, soet koekies, sout koekies, lewer koekies? A peaceful place to while away Saturday mornings, glass of wine in hand, with Woefie lying at your feet? Olives, freshly shucked oysters and other nibbles made by real people? Served on real porcelain, using real cutlery, sipping wine from

a real wine glass? Then you’ll want to hotfoot it across to Die Markie at Hermanuspietersfontein. Here safe parking is a doddle and life is easy. Hermanuspietersfontein Wine Cellar | 09:00 – 13:00

parade, the open-air craft and food market, wine tasting, live music and the Rose Show in the DRC Hall. You’ll find all the details at greytonrosefair. com Greyton | from 09:00 (Sat) and 10:00 (Sun)

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

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

Market in the Garden Hunt for treasures at this peaceful market set among the shady trees of a beautiful garden. St Peter’s Church, Main Road, Hermanus | 09:00 – 13:00 Stanford Saturday Morning Market Come and sample the artisanal delights on display, from home-made sheep and goats’ cheeses to cured meats, farm-fresh vegetables and deli delights to tantalise your taste buds! Stanford Hotel Stoep | 09:00 – 12:00 Junktique Market Come and browse – you might just find an unexpected treasure! If you want to get rid of unwanted goods, then book a spot at the Junktique Market, every last Saturday of the month. Contact 028 341 0340 or office@stanfordinfo.co.za Stanford Tourism Courtyard | 09:00 – 12:00 Gansbaai Farmers Market Specialising in organic, homemade and homegrown products such as fresh farm produce, oven-fresh bakes and pastries, local wines and craft beers, and indigenous plants and herbs. No plastic or polystyrene packaging; only eco-friendly wood, paper, glass and earthenware used to display goods. For enquiries, contact 028 384 1439 or doulene@gansbaaitourism.co.za Kapokblom Street, opposite Gansbaai Tourism | 09:00 – 14:00

Greyton Rose Fair On the last weekend of October, Greyton invites everyone to join in this celebration of their people, community and environment with the theme of ‘Abundance’. There will be open gardens galore to explore and plenty of entertainment for the whole family, including the Saturday

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 5 km trail running track is suitable for all ages – bring the prams, the dogs, the grannies and the neighbours! 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

lifestyle venues in the Elgin/Botrivier districts open to the public, ranging from large established country gardens (some over 50 years old), to young, recently planted gardens on farms and smallholdings. A number of gardens will have plants for sale, including some unusual and interesting plants difficult to find elsewhere. Many gardens are also offering teas and light meals. Full details with a map are in a free leaflet, which can be downloaded from elginopengardens. co.za or picked up at any major Western Cape nursery or Peregrine and The Orchard farm stalls. Visit elginopengardens.co.za or contact Barbara Knox-Shaw on 021 844 0154 / 078 021 2101. Elgin & Botrivier | from 10:00 (Sat & Sun) Baardskeerdersbos Art Route Since 2008 a group of artists, who have pioneered a creative lifestyle in this tiny unpretentious hamlet, have opened up their houses and studios to share their creativity with art lovers. The Baardskeerdersbos Art Route is becoming legendary and it flourishes over two weekends a year, in spring and autumn. Don’t miss this celebration of art and the rare opportunity of meeting the B’bos artists in the delightful country village they call home. Get all the details at baardskeerdersbosartroute. co.za Baardskeerdersbos | from 10:00 (Sat & Sun)

Opening of Sculpture Park Meet the sculptor Anton Smit and owner of Benguela Cove, Penny Streeter (OBE) as they officially launch the Anton Smit Sculpture Park and Gallery at Benguela Cove with an exhibition entitled ‘Oblivion of the Waves’. RSVP for catering purposes: Leila.bardien@benguelacove.co.za or 087 357 0637. Benguela Cove Tasting Room | 12:00 – 15:00 It's Jamela! Book Launch Join author/illustrator Niki Daly for the launch of It’s Jamela! The Complete Collection. His spunky little heroine was first introduced in 1999 and has been a firm favourite ever since, delighting young and old alike. Now this omnibus edition consists of the five picture books to date: Jamela's Dress, Yebo, Jamela!, Where's Jamela?, Happy Birthday, Jamela! and A Song for Jamela. Bring your kids to enjoy a book reading by Niki, activities, refreshments – and a special Jamela book bag with every book purchased. Contact Helma on 082 4432292. Andante, The Yard, Harbour Road, Kleinmond | 10:00 – 11:00 Elgin Open Gardens This is the 19th year that this scenic valley hosts the Elgin Open Gardens over two weekends, from 26 – 27 October, and from 2 – 3 November. There will be eight gardens and five

‘Tickled Pink’ Paint & Sip Creativity, fun, laughter, music and wine are the ingredients of this unique art experience. Wear something pink and join local artists Maureen Tomaino and Andrea Hirschson for a Paint & Sip event with the theme, ‘Tickled Pink’. Booking is essential at R450 pp, including all art materials. Contact Maureen on 078 375 6069 / mjtomaino2@gmail. com or Andrea on 082 361 4397 / ahirschson@gmail.com Benguela Cove Tea Terrace | 14:00 – 17:00

The FNB Wines2Whales is a worldclass 3-day stage race which, since its inception in 2009, has become a must-do event on the mountain bike calendar. Its biggest drawcard is undoubtedly the route which charts a scenic yet challenging path that embraces much of the Overberg’s history and splendour. Riders are treated to a mix of terrain, including private farm roads, historic wagon paths and majestic mountain single tracks, as they make their way from Lourensford Estate to the coastal town of Onrus.

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The world’s greatest geological wonders The second semester of this fascinating course, presented by U3A Overberg. Prof. Michael Wysession of Washington University explains that the course “takes us around the world to some of the most spectacular geological wonders and explains t he forces that have created them”. In this week’s lecture the focus is on Hawaii – Volcanic Island Beauty and Yellowstone Park – Geysers and Hot Springs. Catholic Church Hall | 10:00

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The Symphony In this last lecture presented by U3A Overberg in its DVD series on the great masters, Prof Robert Greenburg focuses on Franz Schubert, whose Unfinished No. 8 in B Minor and Great C Major symphonies demonstrate how the lyrical and the colourful coexist with the Beethoven-inspired vision of the symphony as a vehicle for profound self-expression. Catholic Church Hall | 10:00

The three events each have three stages and follow the same route but each has a different focus: The Chardonnay from 25–27 Oct is the most popular of the three events as it offers riders the chance to be the first to experience the brandnew sections created for this year’s events. The Chardonnay is dedicated to women’s racing, with some of the best female riders battling it out for the overall prize money and leaders’ jersey. The Pinotage from 28–30 Oct sees the highest number of FNB Wines2Whales first-timers and is perfect for international tourists as well as riders from different provinces. The Shiraz from 1–3 Nov is dedicated to those riders who want to test their skills and fitness against the best in the Men’s, Mixed and Exxaro teams. Generally, the riding is a lot faster. The route consists of Stage 1: Lourensford Wine Estate to Oak Valley Wine Estate (65km & 1 700m climbing). Popular spectator points are Idiom Wines (08:25 – 08:35), Elgin Grabouw Country Club (09:20 09:45) and Oak Valley (09:50 – 10:30). Stage 2: Start & Finish Oak Valley Wine Estate (64km & 1 500m climbing). Spectator points: Paul Cluver Amphitheatre (08:15 – 08:30), Hickory Shack (09:15 – 09:35) and Oak Valley (09:35 – 10:00). Stage 3: Oak Valley Wine Estate to Onrus Beach (69km & 1 400m climbing). Spectator points: Houw Hoek Hotel (07:40 – 07:55), Botrivier Primary (08:00 – 08:25), Plaaskombuis (09:20 – 09:45) and Onrus Beach (09:35 – 10:05).

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Head out to B’Bos Art Route this weekend This year’s spring Baardskeerdersbos Art Route takes place this weekend from 26 – 27 October.

By Patrick Chapman

ometimes I am asked by “painters for pleasure” how they should go about marketing their art. My first response is always, “You must have a story…” meaning, tell us the background to your development as an artist and what drives you. This makes you memorable to prospective buyers who become more interested in your work as they begin to understand how you came to create a particular painting, sculpture, ceramic piece or whatever. Now Baardskeerdersbos has its own story in the name itself. You will find the village about 25 km inland from Gansbaai and it makes a lovely outing to visit the dozen or so artists who have pioneered a creative lifestyle in this tiny, unpretentious hamlet. Since 2008 the artists have opened up their houses and studios to share their creativity with art lovers two weekends a year, in spring and autumn.

Little brochures with a map and details of exhibitors are available at many galleries in Hermanus. Alternatively you can visit the website (baardskeerdersbosartroute.co.za) for background information and to print out the map. There are pubs and eateries where you could get a light lunch and often a drop of refreshment at the artists’ homes. Just don’t get too sleepy and snooze under a shady bush or a baardskeerder (spider-like creature with pincer forelegs) may trim your beard or cranium, harvesting the hair for its nest – at least that is what the legend says. So, what’s to expect, art-wise? Well, you will be looking at the work of independent professional creatives who have chosen to live in the village, sometimes for years. And as Kali van der Merwe, current co-ordinator of the artists’ group says, you will always find something new and intriguing. There are invited guest artists, too, and these change from year to year. No room to describe the artists in

detail, but I shall mention Jan Vingerhoets who creates striking pieces out of scrap metal, wood and found objects – some functional, others decorative, all fascinating. He didn’t have many works left when I called during a previous Art Route, on a Sunday afternoon. “Walala wasala” as the isiZulu idiom goes… “You snooze, you lose.” So get there early if you wish to get first choice of the paintings and varied artworks.

Clifford Mpai exhibition opens at FynArts Gallery An exhibition of work by Clifford Mpai titled ‘Traveller’ will be opening this week at the FynArts Gallery, in association with Liebrecht Gallery. Mpai was by no means a frequent flyer, and definitely not a member of the jet set, but he did travel abroad on a few occasions, and so did his drawings.

the last 30 as a waiter at the Oppenheimer family home, Little Brenthurst in Parktown – he needed to travel to the deeply rural Phoffu Village, 48 km from Potgietersrus (now Mokopane) and 310 km north-east of Johannesburg, to visit his family over Christmas and bring home the bacon.

He visited London in 1987, 1988 and again in 1994; and in 1998 he travelled to Rotterdam to attend the opening of the exhibition ‘City on Paper’, hosted by the Netherlands Architecture Institute, where a number of his works were on show. In 1991 Mpai’s work (together with that of Karel Nel and Sheila Nowers) was exhibited in Birmingham in an exhibition titled ‘Three South African Artists: A contemplative view’. Thereafter his work was also exhibited in Illinois in 1994, and at Art First in London in 1995.

The Mpai drawings selected for this exhibition include works directly inspired by his overseas visits; works which were exhibited abroad; and also works which illustrate how effortlessly Clifford Mpai bridges the apparent divide between the urban and the rural.

But Mpai did almost all his travelling between two much more seemingly disparate worlds – the urban and the rural. As a migrant labourer in Johannesburg for 40 years – as a machine operator for 10 years and later a messenger at the Modderfontein Dynamite Factory, and

Joshua Miles is showing his reduction woodblock prints, strictly limited editions and instantly likeable. This established artist has moved his family to Prince Albert where son Frederick can study for his A-levels before they all decamp to Scotland, his wife Angela’s birthplace, for a time; though Joshua assures me he will be visiting South Africa regularly to see that his local market, built up over the years, is not neglected.

Lots more for art lovers, or even the simply curious, to discover. There are unconfirmed rumours of a jazz concert in the evening. Baardskeerdersbos is a community, refuge, a crucible for talent, a place with its own story. The Art Route weekend is in its eleventh year. The rural surroundings are picturesque and take one back decades; look out for donkies and dreamy visitors and share the ambience. Well worth a visit.

Onrus artist exhibits in Franschhoek

Mpai returned to Phoffu Village after his retirement in 2002. He was born in 1937, but according to his identity document – for historical reasons it was only issued in 1990 – he was born in 1940. In 2020 he will therefore be celebrating his “official” 80th birthday, and amazingly he spent exactly half of those 80 years in Johannesburg and the other half in Phoffu Village. In celebration of this event a book titled Road to Luxemburg: The Clifford Mpai story will chronicle “the life of a quiet and remarkable man”, to quote the final words of Karel Nel’s opening address at an Mpai exhibition in Johannesburg in 1997. – Avril Gardiner, Curator 'Traveller' will be opened by Matthew Partridge, contemporary art specialist at Strauss & Co, on Wednesday 23 October at 17:30 for 18:00 at the FynArts Gallery in The Courtyard, 2 Harbour Road, Hermanus. RSVP: Chantel Louskitt on 060 957 5371 or admin@ hermanusfynarts.co.za

A collection of etchings and drawings by well-known South African artist, Titia Ballot, who resides in Onrus, is currently being exhibited in the Annex of the Huguenot Memorial Museum in Franschhoek. The title of the exhibition is ‘Refuge’ and one of the works is ‘The Protestants’ (above) which is positioned as the centrepiece on a wall of portraits of famous and ordinary South Africans descended from Huguenots (this work also forms part of the museum’s permanent collection). Over the past 32 years, the artistic vision of Ballot (née du Toit) has been grounded in the Protestant heritage of her Huguenot ancestors. Her earlier works, referring to specific Huguenot artifacts, were exhibited in the museum during the tercentenary celebrations in 1988. More recent works visually express the trauma of contemporary migrants and refugees in South Africa. “The newly revamped Huguenot Memorial Museum exhibition connects the local history of the Huguenots to global issues of persecution, exile, belonging, identity and the legacies of refugees in their new homelands,” says curator and art historian, Tracey Randle. The exhibition is on until 30 October.

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23 October 2019

Lights! Sound! Action! Let the magic begin! Writer Elaine Davie

t was an artistic tour de force beyond the imaginations of most of the Overstrand children attending the Artscape Outreach Concerts last Friday. As the 1 100 learners of Hawston Primary School filed into the hall, neatly dressed and disciplined, high-fiving Principal Julius Swart on the way in, one could not miss the tingle of excitement in the air. And then, crashing in on them, the purple, the blue, green, and yellow strobe lights revolving crazily across the walls and over the ceiling and audience, and the live music thudding and grinding. It was a song they all knew: Dames by Biggy. Spontaneously, with one voice, they began to sing. Artscape CEO, Marlene le Roux called on the ‘sweetie pies’ and the ‘poplappe’ who were brave enough, to come and strut their stuff on the stage. Even Principal Swart, caught up in the spirit of the moment, began shaking out some mean moves along with his learners. The music reached its apex, slowly began to die down; the singing faded and the dancers returned to their seats. Then Marlene was whispering into the mic, inviting the audience to become very quiet, to close their eyes and begin to “imagine a journey to another land”… It was an indication of how

important she considers this annual outreach project that the CEO, despite wearing a leg brace, was there herself, actively participating in what the management of Artscape believes is an essential initiative to expose children from outlying regions of the Western Cape to a rich smorgasbord of the performing arts. Each year it takes a show to a different municipal district, partnering with a local NGO, in this case, the Overstrand Association of People with Disabilities (OAPD). The Hawston visit included two free, hour-long concerts for primary school children, one for high school pupils and a Gala Concert for members of the public in the evening. A long day’s journey for the performers and backstage workers, especially in the face of load-shedding! “We view it as a very worthwhile exercise both for Artscape and the learners we reach,” explains Project Manager, Whelan Maarman. “On the one hand, we believe we are investing in the future of the performing arts by building new audiences and on the other, we are expanding the worldview of pupils by exposing them to different artistic genres and cultural traditions. Our high school

Cookbook launched in aid of Hospice

PHOTOS: Taylum Meyer performances also have a strong career guidance element, introducing the learners to the various options for a career in the performing arts, either from an artistic or a technical support point of view.” Certainly, the Hawston concert could not have been more varied or ground-shifting – from the statuesquely glittering operatic soprano Zanne Stapelberg, to a dexterous wheelchair dancer and her partner; a symphonic string quartet contrasted with the plaintive sounds of an African kora; while a high-energy pair of jugglers from the Zip Zap Circus competed with a John Legend soundalike for enthusiastic applause. With open-mouthed, bugeyed wonder the youngest children simply drank it all in, while the older ones threw themselves body and soul into the action. Under the spell of performers not much older than themselves, “that could be me” was definitely not too great a stretch. The stirring words of the song from The Man of La Mancha, performed by the full company, were ringing in their ears as they left the hall: “Here is something that can fill your life with beauty, reach out for it. But more than that, if it is strong enough, if you have the self-belief and are prepared to work hard enough, it doesn’t have to be an ‘impossible dream’.”

ong-time local resident, Carol Leipold, who sadly passed away in January this year, was well known for her hospitality and cooking skills. Thanks to her friends, Rose Plane and Carol Groenewald, some of her favourite recipes have now been compiled into an attractive book entitled Cockle’s Kitchen. Carol, whose nickname was ‘Cockle’, was married to Max Leipold, an Italian by birth and a lover of good food. With his encouragement, it was hardly surprising that Carol embarked upon a career in the catering business. Carol had deep roots in Hermanus, where her maternal grandfather was a prominent member of the local community in the twenties. As owner of The Marine Hotel, he was a pioneer

in encouraging tourism to what was then a small fishing village. Carol’s delightful cookbook will be launched at the United Church Hall at 17:00 on Friday 1 November. Some of the illustrations included in the book will form part of a silent auction at the launch, and all proceeds from the sale of Cockle’s Kitchen will go to Overstrand Hospice. The cost of the book is R200 per copy and can be purchased at the launch either in cash or by credit card. Copies of the book can also be pre-ordered by making an EFT payment to: PJL Groenewald; Standard Bank; Current Account No. 071469222; Bank Code 02500; Reference: your surname followed by your first name

The launch of Cockle’s Kitchen will include a silent auction of the original artwork used to illustrate the book.

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The extraordinary life of Baron von Imhof Writer David Hilton-Barber

aron Winfried von Imhof, who has lived in Hermanus for the past 30 years, can trace his noble ancestry back to the middle ages. Yet he is an unassuming man who prefers to be known simply as Fred. He lives alone in his house at Bergen-See in Hermanus, surrounded by memorabilia of his early life and that of his ancestors. He has an intriguing story to tell of the extraordinary times through which he lived, especially during the first 25 years of his life. Fred was born in 1925 in Munich. His grandparents lived in Schloss Untermeitingen, a stately home which dates from the 12th century. This was originally a castle in the possession of various noble families from Augsburg in the kingdom of Bavaria. The Imhof family converted the castle into a residence in the 17th century and it was a family property of the Imhofs for nearly 300 years, until it was sold in 1871. Fred’s grandfather, Viktor von Muller, was a Prussian officer who distinguished himself as a German tennis champion – his trophies still adorn Fred’s house to this day. He married Gwendolyn Cecilia in 1896. She was one of the twin daughters of Sir Robert Peel, Third Baronet, Lord of the Admiralty and Chief Secretary for Ireland. This distinguished British family was descended from the politician and industrialist, the First Baronet whose son was twice Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. It is not clear how Viktor met his bride – but it might have been during her father’s diplomatic service; he was chargé d'affaires of the British legation in Switzerland in the 1840s. Perhaps Viktor played in a tennis tournament in Geneva and they fell in love then? In any event, they were married in Switzerland. Viktor was a personal friend of Wilhelm, the last Crown Prince of the German Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia. The marriage of Fred’s parents was not a happy one and his mother, Viktoria von Muller handed him over to his aunt to raise. She was the youngest child of the Imhof grandparents who lived in Schloss Untermeitingen, where his mother occasionally visited him. Nevertheless, Fred had a privileged upbringing. When he was 10 he 3

1 - Baron Winfried von Imhof, known to his friends simply as Fred, in his home at Berg-en-See. 2 - Schloss Untermeitingen, the ancestral home of Fred’s grandparents. 3 - Fred and Herta with their sons, Gert and Andreas. 4 - Fred was a reluctant member of the Hitler Youth. 5 - Fred’s mother, with whom he had a strained relationship. He was raised mainly by his aunt, the youngest daughter of his Imhof grandparents who lived in Schloss Untermeitingen.

became a boarder at Schondorf am Ammersee. A sister school was Schule Schloss Salem (school of Salem Castle), one of the most elite schools in Europe. Prince Philip was a scholar there and played in the hockey team which visited Fred’s school. One of the facilities at the school was glider training and at the age of 15 Fred became an accomplished glider pilot. However, this was the start of Nazism and he was obliged to join the Hitler Youth. He appealed to his father for a transfer. His father, Rudolph von Imhof, who had an abiding abhorrence of Hitler, still had contacts dating back to his days in the Flying Corps and he was still a member of the flying club. On a visit to the club in the company of his father, Fred was introduced to the legendary flying ace Ernst Udet who offered to teach him to fly real aircraft. They took to the sky in a two-seater single-engined machine, with Fred in front. He still had to go to a flying school where he earned his wings. He was called up as a pilot for transport planes used for flying top brass military personnel. Fred’s first major mission was to fly over to Africa as co-pilot to rescue officers from Rommel's defeated army. His next assignment was to Denmark, again as co-pilot, where he had to fly an old plane back to Germany on behalf of a very senior army officer. This old plane was not really air-worthy, but Fred got back to Germany all right, only to discover that the old

bird had no brakes at all! He ended up nose down in a ditch. When the fire truck and rescuers arrived they discovered that the cargo consisted of stolen artefacts. When, as history recalls, the tide turned against Germany, Fred was transferred to a fighter plane squadron. At this stage of the war, Hitler instructed all fighter pilots to avoid engaging in dogfights but to shoot down bombers. But by now, the American B17 bombers were so heavily armed that it was perilous to get anywhere near them. As the war drew to a close, Fred and his small group of pilots realised they would have to surrender – to the Americans rather than the Russians. It was vital that the Gestapo not catch them surrendering, as they would be shot. Their treatment at the hands of the Americans when they surrendered at Nuremburg was harsh in the extreme – they were lashed with knotted ropes and gun butts as they stood helpless in the rain. Fred was on his knees and fearing for his life when an American woman soldier helped him to his feet. The only way he could express his thanks was to pull off his signet ring and press it into her hands. She was reluctant to accept what appeared to be a family heirloom but Fred said she had saved his life and insisted on giving it to her. She said that she would give it back to him after the war. And indeed, that is what happened. She tracked him down in Johannesburg years

Peel. Sydney was a friend of Sir Ernest Oppenheimer and would help him get employment.

later and returned his special ring engraved with the family crest. The prisoners were transferred to a POW camp in French territory in the contested Zaar area, where they were confined in abject conditions. However, Fred did receive some favourable treatment since he was the only prisoner fluent in French and was able to interpret for the French warders who had to record details of their charges for the American authorities. He spent almost two years in that camp in France.

Sure enough, when he arrived at Park Station, Johannesburg, he telephoned his benefactor. He was told to leave his baggage at the station and meet him at the Rand Club. Mr Goldman was waiting for him in the lounge and accompanied him in a tram to fetch the luggage and thereafter to his apartment. Goldman’s driver followed the tram in a Rolls Royce, much to Fred’s admiration. A job with Anglo American wasn’t forthcoming after all, but Fred did get employment with Radio Luxor, a company which assembled imported radiograms at a factory in Springs. This was followed by service with the international group, ICL, where he worked for the next 30 years, rising to financial controller.

On his release, Fred returned to Munich to link up with his father who had remarried. Fred stayed with them in their flat on the outskirts of the city. The university was 10 minutes away by tram and Fred enrolled there to study for a Bachelor of Commerce. He met Herta, his wife to be, at a dancing class. His professor at the university, impressed by Fred’s Master’s thesis on economics, tried – unsuccessfully – to persuade him to apply for a position as assistant professor.

By this time he had married Herta, who had followed him to South Africa in 1953, a year after he had emigrated. She had obtained a diploma in fashion design and was employed in a clothing factory which turned out ready-made garments and dress patterns.

Fred was fired with a spirit of adventure and decided to move abroad. He made contact with a relative in London who agreed to help him acquire the necessary documents. This required him to travel to Southampton to embark on a Union Castle ship to Durban. He was following instructions given to him in London to take the train to Johannesburg to contact another member of the family, Charles Sydney Goldman, who was married to Agnes Mary

They lived in Greenside and then in Robindale, where Fred built a fine home, and raised a family. Fred and Herta retired to Hermanus 30 years ago and she took up painting. After 60 years of married life, she died and the 94-year-old Fred now lives alone, surrounded by family portraits and heirlooms, and paintings by Herta.

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Parvovirus This killer disease, which is particularly hard on puppies, is more common in summer, possibly because there is more interaction between dogs – in parks, walking on the beach or holidaying with their owners from other provinces. Highly contagious, it is expensive to treat and survival rates are poor. The only way to prevent parvovirus – and a host of other potentially fatal diseases like distemper – is through vaccination. Puppies should be vaccinated at 6-8 weeks. Adult dogs must be vaccinated once a year.

ummer’s a time for celebration, right? Well, yes and no. For pets it can be particularly challenging unless owners are vigilant. Here are a few hazards to watch out for. Heatstroke Any hot environment can cause heatstroke, but the most common cause is leaving a dog in a car on a hot day, or not providing shade and water for a dog kept outdoors. Heatstroke can be fatal. Severe dehydration can lead to kidney and other organ failure, and death. Never, ever leave a dog in the car with the windows closed, or even cracked open a few centimetres, even if parked in the shade. The metal of the car turns its interior into a hot box on hot days, no matter how breezy or shady it is outside. Dogs with thick fur like Huskies and short noses (Bulldogs and Peking-

ese), are predisposed to heatstroke and should always be closely monitored on hot days. If your dog is kept outside he must have access to shade all day and fresh, clean water to drink. Parasites Parasites like ticks and fleas flourish in warm weather, and they bring disease into your home. Ticks carry the potentially lethal disease biliary, which kills more dogs than anything else in South Africa. Some ticks are

so small they hide undetected between your dog’s toes or deep in his ears. Fleas carry tapeworm, which can infect your family too. Ask your EberVet Vetshop for advice on the right parasite protection for your pet. What works for dogs is toxic to cats, and be especially careful what you apply when dealing with lactating bitches or kittens and puppies. Parasite protection is available as spot-on liquids, chewables, powders, shampoos and collars.

Snakes Don’t make the mistake of believing that snakes are confined to rural areas, farms or forests. Suburban veterinarians treat dozens of dogs with snakebites each summer as snakes emerge from their winter hibernation in search of food. If

an animal is bitten by a snake and receives a lethal amount of snake venom, the animal will die unless treated with antivenom. Not all veterinary clinics keep stocks of anti-venom as it expires quickly. It’s a good idea to check with your vet now so that in an emergency, you know where to take your pet. Never, ever try to treat a snake bite by ‘sucking out’ the poison or applying home-made remedies. Get your pet to the vet immediately and try to take a picture of the snake, or give a description of it, so your vet knows what she’s dealing with. Exercise While it’s important to keep your pet active for his health, be conscious of soaring temperatures and hazards like hot tar and pavements when out walking or running with your dog. Paw pads are easily burned. Exercise in the early morning or late afternoon when the weather cools, and always carry water for your dog.

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23 October 2019 Dr Arien van der Merwe is a medical doctor specialising in natural medicine, herbal remedies, stress management and holistic health counselling. Address: Arundel Medical Rooms, c/o Church & Arundel St, Hermanus. Website: www.DrArien.co.za

Ban those four-letter words and lighten up!

By Dr Arien van der Merwe

IET: A simple four-letter word, but loaded with negative meaning. This is mostly because of long-held beliefs encouraged by media hype and aggressive advertising. Many young girls grow up with a deep-seated fear around food, body image and fashion dictates. It is time to stop this vicious cycle! The whole weighty issue carries with it so much hurt, unnecessary suffering and poor self esteem, and of course, serious health risks if not managed effectively. It’s time to exchange ‘diet’ for ‘healthy lifestyle eating’ for long-term and sustainable results. Also, to put the emphasis on fat loss, rather than total weight loss. We want to lose the fat weight which is associated with increased health risks such as metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, renegade inflammation, back problems, arthritis, depression, and so on. The best way to lose fat permanently is with a healthy eating plan that can be followed as part of a healthy lifestyle. Key concept: The body has an innate intelligence, an inborn ability and inclination to heal itself, using the inflammatory response as part of its natural survival healing mechanism. When we, on a physical, mental, emotional and behavioural level, interfere with this process, through our lifestyle choices, unhealthy eating, stressful way of living, and especially the constantly negative messages from underlying and deeply subconscious memory-emotional triggers (also called monkey chatter, such as ‘look at me, I’m so fat/ ugly/disgusting!’), we sabotage and hijack this natural response, allowing insidious inflammation to become a threat, even a silent killer, rather than supporting our health and wellbeing. What fat is Fat is a storehouse of fuel (or energy), geared to protect us and help us survive through famine and snow storms. However, our bodies cannot differentiate between famine and the daily stresses and strains of our modern world, e.g. work, emotional, relationship or financial stress. We are also not as active as we used to be and are glued to our digital devices, resulting not only in less movement but also less social interaction, which in turn leads to isolation, also a huge health risk factor.

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Our bodies cannot cope with all the stress hormones and this causes high cortisol levels that may lead to fat gain and increased risk for lifestyle diseases, including high blood pressure, high cortisol and cholesterol levels, heart disease, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, depression and more. Our bodies were made for movement and healthy foods, but due to our stress-ridden lives and rushing everywhere we tend to grab the easiest, and most often, unhealthy processed foods, full of trans-fatty acids and sugar, that have very little nutritional value and in turn also promote fat gain. Losing weight, especially fat weight, is not only about a better-looking body, but more importantly, about managing the health risks that can pose a serious threat to your health and wellbeing! Losing as little as 5% – 10% body fat has shown phenomenal health benefits, much more effective than any medication can ever be. What genetic screening can tell you Genetic screening can now reveal what type of exercise and eating plan is best suited to your DNA profile. It can pinpoint whether you should be following a low carb / healthy fat (oils), a Mediterranean, or high-protein eating plan and in which ratios. Genetic screening can determine this, because it shows the functioning of your insulin, glucose, fat and protein metabolism and cell receptor responses, to determine your fuel-burning capacity and potential risk for insulin resistance, diabetes, etc. Your new set point YO-YO is another troublesome four-letter word: your weight drops, only to return with a vengeance. Have you heard about set point? Not understanding this concept is the main reason for the yo-yo effect and all the many ‘diets’ you’ve been on over so many years! When you reach your target weight, it is crucial to keep it off for a minimum of six months. This allows the set point in your brain to shift from the previous weight to your new target weight. If you can change your set point and keep your target weight constant for six months, you will not gain the weight back so easily, ensuring long-term results. Being in balance is key to a healthy lifestyle and sustainable results. Extremes are not good for

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Never fear those four-letter words again! The answer lies in an integrative mind-body approach that is very different from ‘dieting’: • A healthy lifestyle eating plan with low carbs / healthy fats (oils) to prevent hunger, anti-inflammatory tips such as the use of tasty herbs and spices, and nutraceuticals (nature’s pharmacy) to encourage wellness while supporting fat loss. • Mindful eating, enjoying and savouring every mouthful. • Addressing underlying defences which cause overeating or unhealthy eating choices, such as self-love and self-talk exercises to encourage connection to your emerging new self. It’s fun, it’s exciting and it’s a journey of self-discovery which we all deserve! Losing weight is like investing in your future wellbeing and happiness. At the Weight Control Clinic (started by Dr William Gauché in 1974), all of us have intimate knowledge of what it takes to lose weight – and the effort that goes into it. We do not believe in hormones or starvation and know how to prevent rebound weight gain. Our team aims to address your health risks, especially insulin resistance and the symptoms of metabolic syndrome and inflammation. Our healthy, medically supervised, effective fat-loss programme supports and assists patients who have as little as 5 kg of fat to lose, up to any larger amount. The only proviso is that you have to take the responsibility yourself to do this, by making the mind shift and committing firmly to following this programme. After all, the body achieves what the mind believes! Losing fat weight and keeping it off, is just that much more difficult if you have to go it alone. This our many satisfied patients (‘losers’) can attest to! The good news is that we are here to be your cheerleading squad and to support and motivate you on this life-changing journey. Come and visit us for a comprehensive health screening and to learn the skills, tips and techniques required to lose fat and keep it off. To support you, we also have a two-month (10 week) special offer, just in time for summer.

Could polio be the second human disease ever to be eradicated? Rotary International has been part of a public-private partnership working to eradicate polio for more than 30 years, and they’ve made significant progress in the fight to rid the world of it forever. If all eradication efforts stopped today, within 10 years, polio could paralyse as many as 200 000 children each year. It’s crucial to eliminate polio from the last three countries where it remains endemic and to keep other countries polio-free. Decades ago, polio outbreaks were a constant threat around the world. It’s a disease that can’t be cured. Fortunately it is preventable and thanks to the introduction of polio vaccines by Jonas Salk and Albert Sabin and a steadfast immunisation effort, these outbreaks have become history in most parts of the world. Yet many still live under the threat of polio, which is why Rotary and its global partners are committed to reaching every child with the vaccine and ending this disease worldwide. Poliomyelitis mainly affects children under the age of five and 1 in 200 infections leads to irreversible paralysis. Among those paralysed, 5% – 10% die when their breathing muscles become immobilised. It is highly infectious and caused by a virus which invades the nervous system, with paralysis occurring within hours. In South Africa, immunisation against polio is part of the normal childhood vaccination schedule. In recent years there has been a trend among young parents to refuse to vaccinate their children for a number of reasons; apparently they are more concerned about the vaccines than the diseases that they protect children against. These parents need to understand that the consequences are serious not only for their unprotected children, but for the rest of their community and society. It’s World Polio Day on 24 October. Smallpox is the only human disease ever eradicated. Let’s make polio the second. If you would like to join Rotary Hermanus in making a contribution to the Rotary Foundation’s campaign to make our world polio free, please contact annwright@telkomsa.net.

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Getting to grips with gymnastics G

ymnastics were introduced by Isabelle Carr at the beginning of 2018 as an extra-mural activity at Generation Schools Hermanus. Starting off with four children, the group soon grew too large for the space they were utilising at the school and, in December last year, Isabelle left to follow her dream and start her own gymnasium called Grip Gymnastics in Voëlklip.

est was the SA Gym Games, the largest national event in the South African Gymnastics Federation, where 18 of Isabelle’s gymnasts competed.

She now teaches around 75 children from the ages of 1 to 18 years. The 1 to 3-year-olds take part in a mom-and-tots class, and from the age of four they join their peers for classes without mom. Gymnastics classes for these tots are a great way to develop body awareness and build a range of motor and coordination skills. The benefits of gymnastics for older children include improved flexibility, strength, cognitive functioning, coordination, discipline, self-esteem and social skills, and the development of strong and healthy bones.

For more info visit www.gripgymnastics.com or visit their Facebook page. - Taylum Meyer

This is the first acrobatic gymnastics club in the Overberg and the children come from as far away as Caledon and Grabouw to attend the classes. The children will hopefully be competing internationally in the near future. 1. Isabelle Carr helps Isabella deMaudave Bestel, Mieke Kuyler and Kerry Lees correct their posture and holds. 2. Holly Vermaak and Jenna Lees lift Kym Zimano as she carefully balances on her hands. 3. Piper Davis, Liv Gordon and Stella Meintjies practice somersaults in a harness. 4. The younger girls in the competitive group, Summer Thwaits, Lirah Augus and LillyRose Fourie practice some moves. PHOTOS: Taylum Meyer

Isabelle’s mom, Ilse, assists at Grip Gymnastics with each class. She became involved in gymnastics when Isabelle started the sport at the age of four. She now has experience as a judge and has adjudicated at world events. She helps the children to perfect the finer details that they will be judged on in competition. Isabelle ended her gymnastics career at the age of 18 after achieving South African colours four times (the first when she was 11 years old). She was taught by Russian coach Dr Yuri Demianenko, who had been invited to South Africa to assist in developing different forms of gymnastics. Grip Gymnastics has competed in five acrobatic gymnastics competitions this year and the gymnasts placed in every one of them. The lat-

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Commercial property rentals – what is really at play? By Stuart Cohen CabinCare Property Management & Project Specialists

hile researching the state of the commercial property rental market in Hermanus, I stumbled across the story on Facebook about the demise of Mock Turtle, a once-thriving nightclub and dance bar, which was forced into closure due to a string of circumstances. While the story left me somewhat dumbfounded, it stuck in the back of my mind as I listened to tenants and landlords giving their views on the current state of the commercial property market.

conversations I have had, is that there are more than just two players involved. Reading the Mock Turtle story is a must for anyone trying to get to grips with the status of this market and its impact on local businesses. One consistent message I received is that unless the tenant-landlord relationship is one of partnership and collaboration, there will continue to be dissatisfaction when times get tough. There also appears to be a distinct difference between the relationship with a “corporate” landlord/ managing agent versus a private landlord, who manages the relationship with the tenant directly and not via a managing agent.

As is often the case, when business is tough and people are struggling to keep their doors open, the emotions and sensitivities are at a peak and anything that threatens a business’s viability becomes a challenging conversation between tenants and landlords.

The two main issues are the duration of a commercial lease and the annual increases that are applied. There are many arguments in favour of both the landlord and the tenant’s viewpoints, but it is apparent that unless there is flexibility in the rules that apply, both parties could come off second best when a dispute over either of these issues arises.

What has been highlighted by the

There are landlords who are willing to

negotiate with existing tenants who need to downscale their premises in order to survive. There are also those who refuse to consider any flexibility and would, therefore, lose the tenant and sit with an unoccupied space, similar to what is happening at the higher end of the residential rental market. What is really of concern to many is the other factors that are impacting on businesses’ budgets and survival.

and by night, with the exception of a few areas populated by eateries, art galleries and bars. There is nothing inviting for visitors as they enter town after Gateway Centre and the closer one gets to town, the less appealing it looks. Both landlords and tenants are frustrated as both are impacted by circumstances that they do not necessarily have control over and each blames the other for their respective woes.

A classic example is that of some companies who moved out of the CBD, at quite some expense, to avoid the impact of the planned upgrades and re-establish themselves elsewhere, only to see delays in the upgrades which to this day are anyone’s guess as to what will happen and when. It is all good and well to blame the opening of the Whale Coast Mall on most of the CBD’s woes but it does go way beyond that when differentiating between a large retail chain brand and a small business entrepreneur who wouldn’t be able to afford those rentals anyway.

When times are tough, the smallest of issues can become exaggerated out of all proportion, whereas during the good times, they are hardly noticed. So whilst conversations of survival are key to sustain the needs of both landlords and tenants, there are times when both parties simply will not agree because of the emotions at play.

The net result is a catch-22. The CBD looks lonely and set adrift by day

The Mock Turtle story (search for the name on Facebook and scroll down to the post) adds another dimension to the conversation and, whilst every story has two sides (or in this case a lot more), one has to wonder to what extent the approval processes for business licences or rezoning play a

role in the challenges being faced by business owners and landlords, as delays of this nature affect both parties. If it can happen to an establishment like Mock Turtle, it could happen to any business that is trying its utmost to survive but gets stifled by red tape and procrastination. Then there is the old guard who, despite the realities of the world, do not get it that progress is inevitable and nothing anyone does is going to change that. So, yearning for the “good old days” when Hermanus was just a holiday town becomes a pointless exercise when a larger percentage of the local population is striving to bring more tourists into town, which will bring growth and change with it anyway. One can only hope that collaboration and communication between tenants and landlords brings about a better solution for all and that regulatory and approval processes are supportive of business entrepreneurship rather than a noose around its neck. Mock Turtle’s Facebook post can be read on The Village News website.

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New owners take Coastal Timber Mouldings to new heights I

f you can think it, we can make it,” says Tasha Ferreira of Coastal Timber Mouldings with a big smile. “As a medium-size business, we are very flexible in what we can produce. We supply both standard- and custom-made products to suit our clients’ needs and nothing is mass produced. Because we don’t run a large-scale production line, we keep minimal stock on hand, so all orders are manufactured and moulded as per individual orders.”

Meagan, are now happily settled in Hermanus, where Tasha and his wife, Sienta have been living since 2013.

Tasha and his son-in-law, Anton Pieters, took over Coastal Timber Mouldings on 1 September from Dirk Herbst, who will be staying on for two years to share his extensive knowledge and experience with the new owners. While this business, which specialises in manufacturing unique quality timber products, presents Tasha and Anton with a new challenge, Dirk has been at the helm for 17 years.

SHERA Boards come in various formats and can be used in a wide variety of interior and external building applications, including fascia boards, floorboards, skirtings, staircases, decking and cladding. Not only is this product weather, fire and termite resistant but it also has the strength and durability of cement coupled with a high degree of flexibility and workability. It can be stained or painted to achieve the specific finish that a client requires.

He founded the company in 2002 with the purpose of moulding rough sawn timber into refined timber products that are supplied to all end-users in the Overberg region. With wood being such an integral part of the company’s livelihood, Dirk ensured that all Coastal Timber Mouldings’ local and imported timber are sourced from sustainable forestry and that only A-grade materials are used in all the processes. Since those early years the company has expanded its product range from tongueand-groove ceiling and flooring to designing and moulding bespoke profiles for high-end customers, including decking, ceilings and

“We have taken over an excellent, well-run business with dedicated staff members and all we’ll be doing is adding value. We have already added a new line of SHERA Boards – a practical, versatile, economical and eco-friendly product made of fibre-cement,” says Tasha.

Tasha Ferreira, Dirk Herbst and Anton Pieters surrounded by building planks in Coastal Timber Mouldings’ factory in the Hermanus Industrial Area. flooring, skirting boards and pergolas, and other mouldings such as dado rails and architraves. Coastal Timber Mouldings work mainly in Pine, Oak, Meranti or Balau, while sourcing any other types of wood through their network as specified by the client. With customer service being their cornerstone, Coastal Timber Mouldings moved their factory to the Hermanus Industrial area in 2005 to be closer to their clients and to accommodate their rapid growth. The whole family became involved, including Dirk’s wife and two sons. It seems fitting, therefore, that with Tasha and

Anton the business is once again a family-run operation. Father- and son-in-law clearly get on well and are equally excited about their new venture. While Tasha has a background in banking (he was the CEO of Stanbic Bank Botswana for 16 years), Anton was involved in golf tourism when his new father-in-law approached him with the offer of going into business with him. “It meant relocating from Somerset West, but who doesn’t want to live in Hermanus?” says Anton, who obviously didn’t need much in the line of persuasion. He and his wife of almost a year,

Tasha and Anton are looking forward to getting to know their clients and continuing the proud tradition established by Dirk and his family of giving clients exactly what they want and building relationships based on trust, quality and reliability. You’ll find Coastal Timber Mouldings at 8 Mimosa Street, Hermanus Industrial Area. They deliver their products all over the Overberg and as far as the Cape Town CBD. Contact them for a quote or expert advice on 028 313 2183. – Hedda Mittner

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an ORDINARY MEETING of the OVERSTRAND MUNICIPAL COUNCIL will be held in the BANQUETING HALL, CIVIC CENTRE, HERMANUS on WEDNESDAY, 30 OCTOBER 2019 at 11:00. KENNIS GESKIED HIERMEE dat ŉ GEWONE VERGADERING van die OVERSTRAND MUNISIPALE RAAD gehou sal word in die BANKETSAAL, BURGER SENTRUM, HERMANUS op WOENSDAG, 30 OKTOBER 2019 om 11:00. OKU KUKWAZISA ukuba INTLANGANISO YESIQHELO yeBHUNGA LIKAMASIPALA WE-OVERSTRAND, iza kuba se BANQUETING HALL, KWIZIKO LOLUNTU, eHERMANUS ngoLWESITHATHU, Umhla we 30 OKTOBHA 2019 ngeye11:00. MUNICIPAL MANAGER / MUNISIPALE BESTUURDER / UMPHATHI KA MASIPALA NOTICE/KENNISGEWING/ISAZISO 130/2019

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High five to our cyclists Five boys from Hermanus High School participated in the 40 km Eselfontein MTB race in Ceres on 12 October and the school is very proud of their excellent performances. From left are Corné Erasmus (who came 28th), Myburgh Serdyn (12th), Landré Botma (who had to withdraw because of a mechanical problem), Juan Erasmus (who achieved 2nd place) and Christo Claasen (8th).

OVERSTRAND MUNISIPALITEIT ERF 1632, ARCSTRAAT 19, EASTCLIFF, HERMANUS: OPHEFFING VAN BEPERKENDE TITELAKTE VOORWAARDES EN ONDERVERDELING: PLAN ACTIVE (nms E&P&K&J&M JANSON)

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Kragtens Artikels 47 en 48 van die Overstrand Munisipaliteit Verordening vir Munisipale Grondgebruikbeplanning, 2015 word hiermee kennis gegee van die onderstaande aansoeke van toepassing op Erf 1632, Hermanus naamlik:

Notice is hereby given in terms of Sections 47 and 48 of the Overstrand Municipality By-Law on Municipal Land Use Planning, 2015 of the applications mentioned below applicable to Erf 1632, Hermanus namely:

Kukhutshwe saziso ngokwemiba yeSolotya lama-47 & 48 Omthethwana kaMasipala waseOverstrand ngeZicwangciso Zokusetyenziswa koMhlaba kaMasipala ku2015 ngokwezicelo ezichazwe ngezantsi nezisebenza kwisiza esaziwa ngokuba nguErf 1632, eHermanus ezizezi:

Opheffing van beperkende titelaktevoorwaardes met verwysing na Klousules 2.C.(b) & (c) en 2.D.(1-5) van Titelakte T75170/2015 in terme van Artikel 16(2)(f) van bogenoemde verordening.

Removal of restrictive title deed conditions with reference to Clauses 2.C.(b) & (c) and 2.D.(1-5) of Title Deed T75170/2015 in terms of Section 16(2)(f) of the aforementioned ByLaw.

Ukushenxiswa kweemeko eziyimiqobo kwitayitile yobunini ebhekiswe kwiMihlathana u2.C.(b) & (c) no 2.D.(1-5) eTayitile Yobunini uT75170/2015 ngokwemiba yeSolotya le16(2)(f) Omthethwana osele uchazwe ngaphambili.

Onderverdeling ingevolge Artikel 16(2)(d) van bogenoemde Verordening om Erf 1632, Hermanusin 2 gedeeltes te onderverdeel, naamlik Gedeelte A (± 1642m²) en ‘n Restant (± 2036m²).

Subdivision in terms of Section 16(2)(d) of the aforementioned By-Law to subdivide Erf 1632, Hermanusinto 2 portions, namely Portion A (± 1642m²) and a Remainder (± 2036m²).

Ukwahlulahlula nokucanda ngokwemiba yeSolotya le16(2)(d) loMthethwana ochazwe ngasentla ngokwahlulahlula isiza esingu-Erf 1632, Hermanus ube zinxalenye ezimbini 2, ezibizwa iNxalenye eyaziwa ngokuba nguPortion A (± 1642m²) neNtsalela eyaziwa ngokuba yiRemainder (± 2036m²).

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

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

Iinkcukacha ezihambelana nesi siphakamiso ziyafumaneka ukzue zihlolwe kwiintsuku zaphakathi evekini phakathi kwentsimbi ye-08:00 neye-16:30 kwiSebe: leZicwangciso zeDolophu kwa16 Paterson Street, Hermanus.

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

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

Naziphi na izimvo ezibhaliweyo kufuneka zingeniswe ngokwezibonelelo zeSolotya lama51 neSolotya lama52 Omthethwana kaMasipala zingeniswe kwaMasipala (16 Paterson Street, Hermanus / (f) 028 313 2093 / (e) aconradie@overstrand.gov.za) ngomhla okanye ngaphambi komhla wama29 kuNovemba ka2019, uchaze igama lakho, idilesi, iinkcukacha ofumaneka kuzo, umdla wakho kwesi sicelo nezizathu zokuhlomla. Imibuzo ngefowuni ingabuzwa kuMcwangcisi WeDolophu, uMnu. P. Roux kwa028 313 8900. UMasipala angala ukwamkela izimvo ezifunyenwe emva komhla wokuvala. Nabani na ongakwazi ukufunda nokubhala angaya kwiSebe Lezicwangciso ngeDolophu apho igosa likamasipala liza kunceda ukuze ufake isicelo sakho ngokusemthethweni.

Munisipale Bestuurder, Overstrand Munisipaliteit, Posbus 20, HERMANUS, 7200 Munisipale Kennisgewing Nr. 146/2019

Municipal Manager, Overstrand Municipality, P.O. Box 20, HERMANUS, 7200 Municipal Notice No. 146/2019

Umlawuli kaMasipala, kuMasipala wase-Overstrand, P.O. Box 20, HERMANUS, 7200 Inothisi kaMasipala iNomb. 146/2019

OVERSTRAND MUNISIPALITEIT ERF 989, MUSSONSTRAAT 31, EASTCLIFF, HERMANUS: OPHEFFING VAN BEPERKENDE TITELAKTE VOORWAARDES EN AFWYKING: INTERACTIVE TOWN & REGIONAL PLANNING (nms N SLEMENT)

OVERSTRAND MUNICIPALITY ERF 989, 31 MUSSON STREET, EASTCLIFF, HERMANUS: APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF RESTRICTIVE TITLE DEED CONDITIONS AND DEPARTURE: INTERACTIVE TOWN & REGIONAL PLANNING (obo N SLEMENT)

Kragtens Artikel 47 en 48 van die Overstrand Munisipaliteit Verordening vir Munisipale Grondgebruikbeplanning, 2015 word hiermee kennis gegee van die onderstaande aansoeke van toepassing op Erf 989, Hermanus, naamlik:

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 47 and 48 of the Overstrand Municipality By-Law on Municipal Land Use Planning, 2015 of the applications mentioned below applicable to Erf 989, Hermanus namely:

Opheffing van beperkende titelvoorwaardes met verwysing na Klousule B.A.(d) van Titelakte T2785/2019 ingevolge Artikel 16(2)(f) van bogenoemde verordening.

Removal of restrictive title conditions with reference to Clause B.A.(d) of Title Deed T2785/2019 in terms of Section 16(2)(f) of the aforementioned By-Law.

Afwyking ingevolge Artikel 16(2)(b) van bogenoemde verordening om die oostelike syboulyn te verslap vanaf 2m na 0m om ‘n voorgestelde aanbouing van die motorhuis te akkommodeer, en 2m tot 1,57m om die gebruiksverandering van 'n gedeelte van die bestaande motorhuis in 'n sitkamer te akkommodeer.

Departure in terms of Section 16(2)(b) of the aforementioned By-Law to relax the eastern lateral building line from 2m to 0m to accommodate the proposed garage extension, and 2m to 1,57m to accommodate the change of use of a section of the existing garage into a lounge.

UMASIPALA WASE-OVERSTRAND ERF 989, 31 MUSSON STREET, EASTCLIFF, HERMANUS: UKUSHENXISWA KWEMIQATHANGO ETHINTELAYO KWITAYITILE, NOKUPHAMBUKA: INTERACTIVE TOWN & REGIONAL PLANNING (obo N SLEMENT) Esi saziso sikhutshwa ngokwemiqathango yeCandelo 47 nelama-48 loMthetho kaMasipala wase-Overstrand ongokuSetyenziswa koMhlaba kaMasipala wowama-2015 ngokwezicelo ezichazwe ngezantsi ezihambelana neSiza 989, eHermanus ezizezi: 1.

Isicelo sokushenxiswa kwemiqathango ethintelayo ngokubhekiselele kwiGatya B.A.(d) leTayitile T2785/2019 ngokwemiqathango yeCandelo yeCandelo 16(2)(f) lalo Mthetho uYilwayo ukhankanywe apha ngentla.

Ukuphambuka ngokwemiqathango yeCandelo 16(2)(b) lalo Mthetho uYilwayo ukhankanywe apha ngentla ukulungiselela ukunyenyiswa umgca wesakhiwo osemacaleni empuma ukusuka kwi- 2m iye kwi 1,57m ukuze kulungiselelwe ukuguqulwa kokusetyenziswa kwecandelo legaraji esele ikho ibe ligumbi lokuhlala.

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

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

Iinkcukacha ngokwemiba yesi sindululo ziyafumaneka ukuze zihlolwe ngulowo ngolowo ufuna ukuzifundela ngeentsuku zokusebenza ngamaxesha okusebenza aphakathi kwentsimbi yesi08:00 ne-16:30 kwiCandelo: Zicwangiso ngeDolophu kwa-16 Paterson Street, Hermanus.

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

Any written comments must be submitted in accordance with the provisions of Sections 51 and 52 of the said By-law to the Municipality (16 Paterson Street, Hermanus / (f) 0283132093 / (e) aconradie@overstrand.gov.za) on or before 29 November 2019, quoting your name, address, contact details, interest in the application and reasons for comments. Telephonic enquiries can be made to the Town Planner, Mr. P. Roux at 028 313 8900. The Municipality may refuse to accept comment received after the closing date. Any person who cannot read or write may visit the Town Planning Department where a municipal official will assist them in order to formalize their comment.

Naziphi na izimvo ezibhaliweyo zingangeniswa ngokwezibonelelo zamaSolotya ama-51 nama-52 kwaMasipala (16 Paterson Street, Hermanus / (f) 028 313 2093 / (e) aconradie@overstrand.gov.za) ngoLwesihlanu okanye ngaphambi komhla wama-29 kuNovemba 2019, ukhankanye igama lakho, idilesi, iinkcukacha ofumaneka kuzo, umdla wakho kwesi sicelo nezizathu zokunika izimvo. Imibuzo ngomxeba ingabhekiswa kuMcwangcisi weDolophu, uMnu. P. Roux kule nombolo 028 313 8900. UMasipala angala ukwamkela izimvo ezifike emva komhla wokuvala. Nabani na ongakwazi ukufunda okanye ukubhala angaya kwiCandelo leDolophu apho igosa likamasipala liza kumnceda avakalise izimvo zakhe ngokusemethethweni.

Munisipale Bestuurder, Overstrand Munisipaliteit, Posbus 20, HERMANUS, 7200 Munisipale Kennisgewing Nr. 145/2019

Municipal Manager, Overstrand Municipality, P.O. Box 20, HERMANUS, 7200 Municipal Noticer No 145/2019

UMlawuli kaMasipala, kuMasipala wase-Overstrand, P.O. Box 20, HERMANUS, 7200 Inombolo yesaziso sikaMasipala 145/2019

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MY SPORT

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Players’ earnings to soar after RWC By Tony O'Hagan

rofessional rugby union players are being paid large sums of money to play for clubs in France, the United Kingdom and Japan. The interest and success of the Rugby World Cup (RWC) in Japan will lead to clubs having to dig further into their pockets to attract the rugby talent on show at RWC. Examples of rugby players who have already scored big monies playing for foreign clubs are Bryan Habana and Jacques Fourie. Recent surveys done by SA Diaries and Tom Head on the net worth of South Africa’s richest athletes, place Habana 4th on the list with a net worth of R614 million, behind Ernie Els (R1.3 billion), Jacques Kallis (R980 million) and Retief Goosen (R654 million). Jacques Fourie is 8th on this list with a net worth of R280 million, after Steven Pienaar, 5th (R523 million), Louis Oosthuizen, 6th (R496 million) and Charl Schwartzel, 7th (R457 million). On these surveys, AB de Villiers comes in at 9th place (R265 million). Updated statistics could alter his position as he plies his trade in T20 competitions around the globe. Although some way off the icons in the soccer arena, rugby players are gaining momentum in the money stakes. Rugby is still in its infancy as far as professionalism is concerned. Contrary to soccer and rugby league, rugby union was only declared an open sport by the codes governing body on 27 August, 1995 after the RWC in South

Africa that year. This occurred after media moguls, Rupert Murdoch and Kerry Packer flooded the sport with multi-million pound television deals and players started taking sponsorship payoffs. A survey compiled by Sports Show reveals that the highest paid rugby player in the 2017 European season was Kiwi, Dan Carter who plays for Racing 92 in France. His annual salary amounted to £1.4 million (approximately R25 million). He moved to Kobelco Steelers in Japan last year, taking a pay cut resulting in an annual salary of £4.1 million (excluding bonuses and endorsements). This is a tidy sum but a country mile away from the annual salary of Barcelona soccer legend, Lionel Messi who is paid £40 million (approximately R750 million). According to British newspaper, The Telegraph, Bryan Habana was the 9th highest paid rugby player in world rugby during his time at Toulon, earning an annual salary of £475 000 (approximately R9 million), excluding bonuses and endorsements. Duane Vermeulen and Bakkies Botha were also in a high bracket with Vermeulen on £450 000 pounds and Botha on £390 000. ZimsInsa.com reports that the highest domestic rugby earner is Tandai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira with an annual salary of R3.74 million, excluding bonuses and endorsements. This is well below the many South Africans playing abroad. According to the same source, Western Province has the most generous budget to dish out among its 128 contracted players. The annual wage bill for these players is R78 million, meaning an average annual wage, per player, of R600 000 (or R50 000 per month). The Western Province Rugby Union

Bryan Habana should have a little more in the budget after the sale of Newlands. Unlike other major sporting events, there is no prize money for winning the RWC. Participating teams are, instead, paid bonuses by their respective associations based on their performances. The winners of last year's FIFA World Cup in Russia earned $38m and Djokovic won a cool R50 million (approximately) for his win at Wimbledon this year! Rugby is now well and truly in the professional era and this will be even more evident after RWC Japan, but all we supporters are seeking is the William Webb Ellis Trophy back in South Africa. Bring it home, Bokke!

Dan Carter PHOTO: sportycious.com

NOTICE/KENNISGEWING/ISAZISO WATER RESTRICTIONS: GREATER HERMANUS AREA Notice is hereby given in terms of the Overstrand Water Services Bylaw, Clause 47, that Level 3 water restrictions will be implemented in the Greater Hermanus area (i.e. Benguela Cove to Voëlklip) as from 1 November 2019 until further notice. The following measures will apply:

WATERBEPERKINGS: GROTER HERMANUS GEBIED Kennis geskied hiermee in terme van die Overstrand Waterdienste Verordening, klousule 47, dat Vlak 3 waterbeperkings met ingang van 1 November 2019 tot verdere kennisgewing ingestel word in die Groter Hermanus gebied (d.w.s. Benguela Cove tot Voëlklip). Die volgende maatreëls sal van krag wees:

UKUCUTHELWA AMANZI: KUMMANDLA WE-HERMANUS NGOKUBANZI Kwenziwa isaziso ngokweCandelo 47, loMthetho-ngqangi, weeNkonzo zaManzi eOverstrand, ukuba kuza kusetyenziswa inqanaba 3 lomthetho wokucuthelwa amanzi kummandla weHermanus ngokubanzi (okt. kuza kuqala eBenguela Cove kuye eVoëlklip) ukusukela ngomhla woku-1 kuNovemba 2019 de kube kho esinye isaziso. Le miqathango izakugqalwa:

Restrictions applicable to all consumers • No watering of gardens, flower beds, sports fields, parks, lawns and other open spaces is allowed with municipal water by using a hose pipe or an irrigation system. Watering by hand using buck-ets or watering cans is still allowed. • Washing of vehicles and watercraft with a hosepipe using munic-ipal water is not allowed. • Hosing down of hard-surfaced or paved areas with municipal water supply is not allowed. • The filling of swimming pools with municipal water is not allowed.

Beperkings van toepassing op alle verbruikers • Geen natlei van tuine, beddings, sportvelde, parke, grasperke en ander oop ruimtes met munisipale water met behulp van tuinslange of besproeiingstelsels word toegelaat nie. Natlei per hand met emmers of gieters is steeds toelaatbaar. • Die was van voertuie en vaartuie met tuinslange met munisipale water is nie toelaatbaar nie. • Die afspuit van harde oppervlakke en geplaveide areas met munisipale water is nie toelaatbaar nie. • Die vul van swembaddens met munisipale water is nie toelaatbaar nie.

Ulondolozo lwamanzi luchaphazela bonke abasebenzisi • Akukho mntu uya kuthi ankcenkceshele igadi, amabala okudlala, iipaki, i-ingca kunye nezinye iindawo ezivulekileyo zivunyelwe ngamanzi kamasipala ngokusebenzisa umbhobho okanye inkqubo yokunkcenkceshela (irrigation system). Ukunkcenkceshela ngesandla kusetyenziswa amabhakethi okanye iinkonkxa yokunkcenkceshela kusavunyelwa. • Ukuhlamba imoto nesikhephe ngombhobho kusetyenziswa amanzi okusela kamasipala akuvumelekanga • .Akuvumelekanga ukuhlamba amabala esamente okanye iipavumente nga-manzi okusela kamasipala. • Ukugcwaliswa kwamachibi okudada ngamanzi kamasipala akuvumelekanga

Automatic exemptions • Watering of plants in nurseries, etc., for commercial purposes, is exempted from the water restriction listed in bullet 1 above. • Commercial car wash facilities where high pressure equipment is used is exempted from the water restriction listed in bullet 2 above. • Where alternative water sources are utilized for irrigation, e.g. boreholes, well points, grey water, or rain water, consumers must ensure that they display appropriate signage to this effect, clear-ly visible from a public thoroughfare.

Outomatiese vrystelling • Natlei van plante in kwekerye, ens., vir kommersiële doeleindes is vrygestel van die 1ste beperking hierbo gelys. • Motorwas besighede wat van hoëdruk toerusting gebruik maak, is vrygestel van die 2de beperking hierbo gelys. • Waar alternatiewe waterbronne vir besproeiing gebruik word, bv. boorgate, putte, gryswater en reënwater, moet verseker word dat ‘n toepaslike kennisgewing aangebring word wat duidelik sigbaar is vanaf ‘n publieke deurgang

Applications for Exemption Customers who wish to apply for an exemption or relaxation of the restrictions can apply to the Deputy Director: Engineering Planning, by emailing a motivation to: depdircomsec@overstrand.gov.za, or post to: Deputy Director: Engineering Planning Overstrand Municipality PO Box 20 Hermanus 7200 Queries can be directed to Ms A Bayley at tel. 028-313 8972 or e-mail to depdircomsec@overstrand.gov.za.

Aansoeke vir vrystelling Verbruikers wat wil aansoek doen vir vrystelling of verslapping van die beperkings kan aansoek doen by die Adjunk-Direkteur: Ingenieursbe-planning, deur ‘n motivering per e-pos te stuur na: depdircom-sec@overstrand.gov.za, of per pos na: Adjunk-Direkteur Ingenieursbeplanning Overstrand Munisipaliteit Posbus 20 Hermanus 7200 Navrae kan gerig word aan Me. A Bayley by tel. 028-313 8972 of per e-pos aan depdircomsec@overstrand.gov.za.

Water Tariffs The current level 1 restriction tariffs will remain in place with the Level 3 water restrictions. This means that the tariffs for all water use in the Hermanus area is still 30% higher than normal, except for domes-tic use below 6 kilolitres per month, where the baseline tariff remained unchanged.

Water Tariewe Die huidige vlak 1 beperkings tariewe bly steeds van krag saam met Vlak 3 waterbeperkings. Dit beteken dat die tariewe vir alle waterverbruik in Hermanus steeds 30% hoër as normaalweg is, behalwe vir huishoudelike verbruik onder 6 kl per maand, waar die normale tarief steeds geldig is.

C.Groenewald Municipal Manager

C. Groenewald Munisipale Bestuurder

Izinto ezivumelekayo • Ukunkcenkceshela kwindawo ethengisa izityalo ngeenjongo zokushishina kuvumelekile. • Izixhobo zokuhlamba imoto zorhwebo apho kusetyenziswa uxinzelelo oluphezulu lwezixhobo ikhululiwe kuthintelo lwamanzi oludweliswe kwibhulethini 2 ngasentla. • Apho kusetyenziswe eminye imithombo yokunkcenkceshela, enjenge. mingxunya, amanqaku omthombo, amanzi amdaka, okanye amanzi emvula, abathengi kufuneka baqinisekise ngemibhalo ecacileyo kwesi siphumo, eb-onakalayo evela kuluntu ekuhlaleni. Izicelo zokufumana imfuneko yesiqhelo yamanzi Abathengi abafuna ukufaka isicelo sokungacuthelwa imfuneko yesiqhelo yamanzi bangabhalela kwiSekela-mlawuli: IiNkonzo zoBunjineli noCwangci-so, ngokuthumela ileta exhasayo ngale imeyili ilandelayo ku:depdircomsec@overstrand.gov.za, okanye ngeposi kwi: Deputy Director: Engineering Planning Overstrand Municipality PO Box 20 Hermanus, 7200 Izikhalazo mazithunyelwe ku-A.Bayley kule nombolo. 028-313 8972 okanye ngale imeyili depdircomsec@overstrand.gov.za. IMirhumo yaManzi Umrhumo wamanzi wasekhaya asetyenzisiweyo ayokutsho kwi 6 kl ngen-yanga awazonyuka. Umrhumo wokusetyenziswa kwamazi ekhaya ngaphezu kwe 6 kl ngenyanga uzakunyuka nge 30%. Umrhumo wamanzi angasetyen-ziselwa ikhaya uzonyuka nge 30%. C.Groenewald UMphathi kaMasipala

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MY SCHOOL

Gymnastics Club turns three

ym Genies Gymnastics celebrates its third birthday this month and is going from strength to strength. Owner and head coach, Madelein Wrigley says her dream became a reality when Curro Hermanus gave her permission to start a club for all gymnasts in the Overberg district. “With limited apparatus we held our first class on 12 October 2016,” says Madelein. “By December that year we had 60 gymnasts all the way from Bredasdorp to Pringle Bay. From 2017, 48 of the Gym Genies gymnasts represented Overberg at Provincial competitions and six of our gymnasts represented Western Province at Nationals.

“I am extremely proud of our club. I believe that a child that does gymnastics will excel at anything they do later in life. The strength, coordination and flexibility they acquire will assist in general health and fitness, while the discipline, time management, mental toughness, and other skills they learn will help them not only in other sports, but also in academics and other areas of life.” Gym Genies moved from Curro to the Amana Convention Centre in Vermont in June last year. “We have a beautiful

hall at Amana and our surroundings are breath taking,” says Madelein. Gym Genies is registered with the South African Gymnastics Federation (SAGF) and have qualified coaches with a passion for gymnastics. The club offers artistic gymnastics and trampoline for boys and girls aged 4 – 18. Madelein can be contacted on 072 235 6949.

Head coach, Madelein Wrigley (centre back) celebrating Gym Genies’ third birthday with the gymnasts who represented the Western Province Team at Nationals at UCT from 23 – 28 September: on Madelein’s left is Michelle Matusik and on her right, Kate Lynne Hanekom. In front are Rachel Matusik, Leah Matusik (holding the cupcakes) and Karmi Oberholzer.

Hannah Joubert, a Grade 5 learner at Hermanus Primary School, received a silver medal as the first runner-up in the junior category of the Nestlé Nespray South African Mathematics Challenge, co-ordinated by SAMF (South African Mathematics Foundation) in association with AMESA (Association for Mathematics Education of South Africa). This annual challenge for Grade 4 to 7 learners saw almost 83 000 students from over 1 000 schools countrywide compete this year. The national Top 11 medallists in the junior and senior categories respectively attended a Smart Camp in Johannesburg on Friday 11 October, with the learners plus one parent being flown up for the event. Here they participated in fun activities around mathematics at Sci-Bono in Johannesburg, followed by the gala prizegiving on Saturday morning, 12 October at the Montecasino. Congratulations, Hannah!

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