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raft of new interventions to stimulate economic growth, provide affordable and sustainable housing opportunities and improve safety in the province was announced by Western Cape Premier Alan Winde during his maiden State of the Province Address in the provincial legislature last week. “We will build a province in which aspiring residents can find a place of work, or start their own; in which hard-working parents are able to put nutritious food on the table for their

children, and ensure they grow up healthy and strong; that these same children are afforded an education which primes them to take up jobs in the economy of tomorrow, where even the poorest of the poor are able to live dignified lives. A province in which the stubborn spatial tenets of apartheid are vanquished so that no matter where you live, and how you move around, your life feels valued. And above all, a province in which we live free from fear,” he said. Winde said what defines this new

government, other than just better delivery, is its vision. At the heart of this vision is a pact between the government and the people of the Western Cape. “As government, we undertake to provide our citizens with opportunities and, in return, we ask that they take personal responsibility for making the most of them. “We will live and be held accountable to our values as a government and we will continue to build a capable state on this foundation,” he said. The 2019 household survey confirms

that: 98.7% of homes have access to piped water; 87.9% have access to mains energy supply; 93.8% of households have access to improved sanitation; and 77.4% of households have at least one salary earner. A total of 700 000 people were recipients of housing opportunities. “Since the DA was elected in 2009, the province has attracted R100 billion in foreign direct investment. We have generated R1 billion in savings for businesses by reducing ‘red tape’ in the Western Cape. In the

last decade, our tourism industry has boomed, with tourists bringing billions into our economy. In the last decade, we have created more than 500 000 jobs, which is why we have the lowest real unemployment rate in South Africa,” he said. He added that the government is committed to creating more jobs and more economic opportunities, building on the base of the 508 000 jobs that businesses and entrepreneurs have created since 2009. Continues on P 3

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The Village NEWS stood its ground at the annual awards evening of the Forum of Community Journalists held last week in Pretoria. In one of the toughest competitions to date, with community newspapers from around the country taking part, Elaine Davie was named the winner in the writing category, Human Interest. Taylum Meyer was awarded second place in the General Photography category, while our humour columnist, Murray Stewart also came second in the Column of the Year category. Hedda Mittner and De Waal Steyn were finalists in respectively the Column of the Year and Editorial Comment of the Year categories. Murray was also a finalist for Headline of the Year. The Village NEWS distinguished itself by achieving third place for Front Page of the Year and was the runner-up in the coveted Independent Newspaper of the Year award.

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LEFT: At the back, from left are Murray, Hedda, De Waal and Nickey Jackson (DTP designer). In front are The Village NEWS’s youngest and oldest stars, Taylum and Elaine. ABOVE: Taylum's winning photograph, entitled 'Swan Lake'.

Ensuring that all live free from fear From P 1 The government will aim to create an enabling environment for a job in every household and work towards the 2.5% growth rate needed to achieve this. “Our successful red tape reduction unit will be supercharged to effect system-wide change to the regulatory environment in the Western Cape, and we will be expanding its focus to small businesses and entrepreneurs to mitigate the challenges they face in getting their enterprises off the ground,” said Winde. “We will also help to establish Red Tape Reduction Units in all of our municipalities and provide them with the support they need to succeed.” According to Winde there are also technical issues that constrain growth unnecessarily, like visa regimes, tariffs, port fees, licensing requirements and slow planning processes, and government will do its utmost to remove and streamline these barriers for our businesses. “Within the next six months, we will develop our own provincial ‘ease of doing business index’ to track our progress and hold ourselves accountable. We want to support the informal and township economies so that they are able to thrive. This will

be made possible through a support package to young entrepreneurs which will provide small business incentive schemes, help with registration for government- and private-sector tenders and provide mentoring services.” Since being elected as Premier 57 days ago, Winde has established an economic war room that has already set to work on some of the burning issues holding back our economic progress. The war room, in its pilot phase, is being funded by Harvard University and is made up of teams from the Province, City and private sector, who are focused on unblocking growth inhibitors, in amongst others, the construction and property industry and the informal, light manufacturing sector. “Financing has always been a prominent concern for small businesses, which is why we started a Funding Fair,” said Winde. “We also developed an SMME booster fund, which has budgeted R21 million in the current year to assist 100 township and rural small businesses to meet their infrastructure needs. Working in partnership with Pick ‘n Pay and the private sector, we are also transforming spaza shops into fully-fledged supermarkets.” Winde went on to say that Eskom

remains a major risk to South African business continuity and confidence. “On the energy front, we will continue to focus on growing solar PV, and on taking forward our preparations to ensure that the Western Cape is ready to use gas as an alternate energy source. “To mitigate the Eskom risk, I will continue to push the Minister of Energy to authorise municipalities to buy power directly from independent power producers and to agree to the inclusion of Saldanha Bay as a port licensed to import Liquefied Natural Gas." Amid increasing levels of fear amongst residents with regard to safety and security, Winde said it was government’s aim to ensure that no matter where you call home, you live free from fear. “In our oversight of 151 police stations, we discovered that this province has a shortage of 548 detectives. Almost half of the detectives in our province have a caseload of 200 or more dockets, when the ideal number is between 50 and 60. A shocking 57% of detective commanders and 48% of detectives have not even undergone the requisite training, while only 2% have had any specialist training. Our detectives are also working without the tools they need to do

their job – 71% don’t have informers, and more than half of our detectives do not even have a firearm. I can assure you the gangsters have guns, many of them from the police’s own armoury. “That is why we ultimately want control of the police devolved to the provincial level so that we can apply our track record of excellence to managing this vital service. In this respect, we’ve assembled a team of law and policing experts who’ve met to look at all the provisions of the Constitution, which we can use to increase our power to deal a decisive blow to crime, and I’m expecting this report soon. “The time for talk is over. We are taking charge. Following our first Cabinet Bosberaad, I’m pleased to announce that we’ve established a ‘Premier’s Priority Committee on Safety’ to coordinate and oversee all safety stakeholders who act in this space, including role-players from across the criminal justice system, local and national departments, and every department of the Western Cape Government. “We also agreed to accomplish the following new goals: Increasing and enhancing our own enforcement capacity, including transforming our traffic police into a fully-fledged

highway patrol and bolstering local law enforcement. Building safety partnerships to improve collaboration and intelligence-driven co-ordination. Building partnerships by bringing together Neighbourhood Watches and Community Policing Forums, Government Departments with a focus on Social Development, Cultural Affairs and Sport, Economic Development and Education, and Municipal Police, Law Enforcement and the Private Security Sector.” The Premier said when it comes to local government, they have a constitutional responsibility for this sphere, and it is currently facing multiple pressures – from financial strain to service delivery protests. “With regard to service delivery protests. I support everyone’s right to protest and have their voices heard. What I will not tolerate is when these actions undermine the safety of others and become a threat to our economy and democracy. We will stand up against land invasions which are seen as a method of jumping the housing queue, and we will stand up against those who destroy public property which has been put in place to benefit our communities. This is a values and an integrity issue, and I have made it my personal goal to see a return of values to our society,” concluded Winde.

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Little brother makes the grade Writer Elaine Davie

whom he had got engaged the day before, and his father, were driving through to visit a family member in Betty’s Bay. On the way, they decided to stop at the Palmiet River to have a swim and this is when disaster struck.

n 3 November 2018, NSRI Kleinmond Station 42 was launched amidst great excitement. This was the culmination of a lengthy period of discussion between Hermanus Station 17 and a number of motivated enthusiasts in Kleinmond who felt that there was a need for an additional station along the Whale Coast. When it was decided to go ahead with the project, volunteers were recruited in the Kleinmond area and trained by the Hermanus station.

After less than a year of operation, the Kleinmond station was excited to be presented a fortnight ago with an NSRI Station Excellence Award: ‘In honour of outstanding stewardship of the Rescue Base, displaying excellence, pride, good governance and upholding the brand image of the National Sea Rescue Institute.’ This was made sweeter by the fact that ‘Big Brother’ Hermanus was awarded a similar certificate at the same time. “We definitely couldn’t have achieved what we have in such a short period of time without their support,” emphasises Station Commander Schalk Boonzaaier.

to complete, and consists of a series of online modules covering various aspects of theoretical knowledge, with exams at the end of each component, together with practical training at the local station, as well as at Head Office in Cape Town.

“The audit Head Office carries out on the station beforehand is very thorough, all-encompassing and stringent, so it really is a credible assessment of our ability.” The station has now grown to 12 fully-trained members and nine in training. The course takes a full year

The Kleinmond and Hermanus stations maintain a very close relationship and often work together on missions. Recently, when the Hermanus base acquired a new state-of-the art boat, their previous vessel was donated to Kleinmond. Although it may not be the most

The crew of NSRI Station 42, Kleinmond. Back from left are Wilhelm Dreyer, André Brand, Schalk Boonzaaier, Merwe Krige, Barry Loubser, Marco Pretorius, Danie Goosen, Jaco Stemmet, Bertie Fisher, (front) Severo Heydricks, Ferdi Krige, Etienne Rossouw, Tania Meiring and Zöe Stemmet.

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In the seven months they have been operational, the enthusiastic crew has been involved in more than 40 rescue missions. While it was certainly not the most dangerous or spectacular rescue, Schalk describes the one that had the greatest emotional impact on him: “We were called out one day during the summer holidays to the Palmiet River just outside of Kleinmond. A young chef from Australia, his fiancée, to

“I can’t tell you what an effect that incident had on me and the rest of the crew. It really highlighted the fact that we can make a difference not only to the life of the person directly involved, but also to the whole family.” Kleinmond NSRI Station 42 can be contacted on 063 6992765. NSRI is a non-profit, voluntary association with high overheads and values any assistance members of the public can give it.

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“The young guy dived off a rock into the river and broke his neck. When we arrived on the scene, the father had managed to drag him out of the river and was holding him in his arms. He had lost another son only four months earlier and was completely shattered. We were able to stabilise the young man and get him to hospital immediately. Apparently he had broken vertebrae C6 and C7 and was paralysed from the waist down, but the doctors told us that had it not been for our timely and effective on-site treatment of the patient, he would have been immobilised from the neck down. The family has kept in touch with us and we were very excited to hear recently that after continuous therapy, there now appear to be signs of movement in his feet.

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Mandela Day in the Overstrand “It is in your hands to create a better world for all who live in it.” – Nelson Mandela

andela Day is an international day held in honour of the late Nelson Mandela, to remember his legacy and his values. The day takes place each year on his birthday, 18 July and celebrates the idea that each individual has the ability to make an impact and to transform the world. This year marks the 10th anniversary since it was officially declared by the United Nations. People are asked to spend 67 minutes of their time (or longer) volunteering in their communities, to represent the 67 years that Mandela spent fighting for social justice. Many people, however, spend their entire day volunteering. We reached out to a few businesses, schools and organisations in the Overstrand to find out what they did for Mandela Day. – Taylum Meyer See more photos online at www.thevillagenews.co.za and feel free to share your Mandela Day stories to our Facebook group, The Village NEWS - All Over Overberg.

PHOTO: Hermanus Rotary Club Members of Hermanus Rotary volunteered to do much-needed maintenance and renovation jobs for Child Welfare Hermanus at their offices and also several of their crèches and safe houses. Here volunteers are filling the sandboxes at Rotary Haven Crèche in Mount Pleasant. PHOTO: Flower Valley Conservation Trust

PHOTO: Taylum Meyer The Curro Lions Outreach (CLO) Society made care packages on Mandela Day for the Siyazama Service Centre for the elderly in Zwelihle. Above are Grade 6 learners Jasmine Neethling, Neha Dhoolah, teacher Samantha Southey and Lukas Winter.

Approximately 20 volunteers from the Southern Overberg Botanical Society and White Shark Projects in Kleinbaai joined the Flower Valley team on Flower Valley Farm in Gansbaai to clear invasive alien vegetation such as Eucalyptus and Black Wattle. PHOTO: Taylum Meyer

PHOTO: Grootbos Foundation Children from local ECD centres joined staff members from the Grootbos Foundation for a fun day at Masakhane Community Farm, where they enjoyed gardening, painting, making music and vegetable harvesting together. They ended the day off with a picnic meal.

The learners at Generation Schools Hermanus were very busy on Mandela Day, as each class contributed to different community projects. These included baking biscuits for the SOFCA staff and muffins for the Traffic Department, Law Enforcement and the Fire Department, making sandwiches for the RDP Centre in Zwelihle, visiting the elderly at Kidbrooke Place, helping out in the Love.ability Garden, and doing maintenance work at local crèches.

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FROM THE EDITOR Our economy needs all the help it can get While winter has us firmly in its icy grip it is only natural for us all to try and avoid the cold and wet as much as possible. This can be seen by simply visiting any of the businesses in our towns.

Opportunities and Tourism MEC and that as an entrepreneur he has started 10 small businesses.

gling to make ends meet. Most businesses have lost close on 40% of their annual turnover and this has led to job losses and cashflow difficulties.

Talking to business owners the message is the same: Conditions are tough, and they are still reeling from a difficult year last year, which is compounded not only by the winter season but also the general depressed state of the national and international economies.

But looking at what newly-elected Premier Alan Winde said in his State of the Province address, it is heartening to see how much emphasis the Provincial Government is placing on stimulating economic growth and job creation.

Provincial policy has a direct impact on our daily lives in the Overstrand and we can expect also to gain by the various incentives the Premier has highlighted; most importantly, the red-tape reduction units to be implemented on provincial and municipal level. Too often we hear of businesses being frustrated by bureaucratic obstacles.

According to some sources, in excess of 45 businesses have closed down during the past year, with several others strug-

Although the proof is in the pudding, it must be remembered that Winde brings with him years of experience as Economic

The same goes for public-private partnerships between all levels of government and private companies. Too often, lucra-

This is the bad news.

tive business opportunities, together with the resultant job opportunities, go to waste because of the inability or reluctance of government to do business with the private sector. The time has come for businesses and government to take hands to bolster the economy. In the same way, we as residents and businesses need to work together to ensure a brighter future. At the same time, government must come to the party and expedite the programmes that will be to the benefit of us all. This is the good NEWS – Ed

The tills are alive with evergreens in music. Ka-ching!

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By Murray Stewart thevillagemuze@gmail.com

Music has come a long way since emerging from the damp caves of stone-age dwellers ten thousand years ago. Back then, as we’ve discussed, they banged bones and logs together for rhythm, and blew into reeds, or plucked on taut catgut to create varying musical notes. Pretty soon cats became scarce, so music never progressed significantly for the next nine thousand years. After this sonic stagnation, troubadours emerged with more refined instruments, roaming the countryside singing folk tales, skinner or lovers' laments. And by using their voices, lead vocals now became an integral part of the audio fabric – like the stitches in the patchwork quilt of the evolving musical styles. But music, as a celebrated art form, only burst into full colour around the 16th century with the likes of 4B – Brahms, Beethoven, Bach and da Boys. Others like Mozart, Strauss and Tchaikovsky also wrote a couple of

over as the preferred genre of music, and the explosion of pop bands/singers/composers muddied the rushing waters. There were so many artists because everyone now owned a radio, and a lot of songs – though pleasant enough back then – soon sank into the undergrowth of the musical landscape. But lining this long and winding audio highway, a couple of evergreens rose above the surrounding fynbos.

ditties, and this is when the first musical evergreens were planted – the evergreen milestones lining music’s yellow brick road ahead. Some, I’m sure you’ll agree, will be played for generations to come. Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata for example – or his “da-da-da-daaa!” 5th Symphony. Bach’s Air on a G-string and Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus, like many other ‘old masters’ are frequently used in movies to augment a particular mood or emotion.

Some have stood the test of time because they’re linked to blockbuster movies, so they remain familiar for longer. Mancini’s Moon River from Breakfast at Tiffany’s, or that screeching violin climax in Hitchcock’s Psycho, will always evoke emotions or memories. The Flight of the Valkyries from Apocalypse Now will forever conjure up mental images of choppers, explosions, the horror, and the smell of napalm in the morning.

The next row of memorable evergreens only sprouted with the transition of early ‘funeral’ jazz into Dixieland, which evolved into R&B and the early rock ’n roll/boeremusiek explosion. Some old jazz-era tunes though, will be played for years to come, due to the heartstrings they still pluck today. Crooners like Sinatra, Nat King Cole or Ella Fitzgerald, among others, planted evergreens such as As Time Goes By, Mona Lisa, or Over the Rainbow, while Big Bands blurted out In the Mood, and the ‘swing’ era in jazz took root.

This music shouldn’t be confused with our own favourites over the decades, but rather recognised as songs likely to be played fifty years on. Iconic pieces like Jailhouse Rock and Roll over Beethoven – though nobody’s ‘must-haves’ – are cornerstones of the early rock era, and you’ll be pleased

In the meantime, the rock ’n roll movement had already started taking

to know Great Balls of Fire was not a jingle about scrotal-rash ointments. During the last generation or two, a mere handful will be immortalised. Some Beatles songs will outlast the Stones’, and Elton’s candle will burn longer than Bowie’s trip to Mars. Eye of the Tiger or Simply the Best will herald boxers’ entries for decades to come, but sport events would be nothing without Queen’s anthems – and Steve Hofmeyr’s Ek bly ’n Bul. This century hasn’t produced much, though. Apologies to Adele, Ed Sheeran, Katy Perry, Snoop Dog and Leon Schuster, but although some songs are great, there’s been nothing recently to match Bohemian Rhapsody as a timeless musical work. I’m sure you’ve got some favourites you believe should be evergreens – still playing in fifty years – so email the elves at the address next to mug shot. Well, he ain’t heavy, he’s my brother, but I suspect he let the dogs out – over troubled waters nogal. Perhaps there were not enough bricks in the wall or he believed he could fly? Hallelujah anyway.

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LET’S TALK Process underway to create SRA for Hermanus Given that the services of the HPP will only continue into the first half of 2020, a process to establish a new Special Ratings Area (SRA) for Hermanus has commenced. As is required by the Overstrand Municipality’s SRA by-law and SRA policy, a steering committee comprised of members who represent organized and established ratepayer constituencies in the proposed Hermanus SRA has been formed to pursue the establishment of an SRA to commence on 1 July 2020. The members of the steering committee and the constituencies they represent are as follows: Michael Farr – Hermanus Ratepayers’ Association (Chairman of the Steering Committee), Barry van Vuren – Whale Coast Business Community Forum, Gideon Serfontein – Hermanus Business Chamber, Terry McCarthy – Hermanus Golf Estate, Jan Cilliers – Westcliff Residents’ Association, and Thomas van Dalen – Afriforum. The steering committee is recommending that the current boundaries of the HPP should initially remain as is for the new SRA. These boundaries are 17th Avenue in the East up to Swartdam Road in the West, with Still Street as the southern border and Fernkloof Nature Reserve as the northern border. Suburbs included in the area are Westcliff, Westdene, Industria, Northcliff, the Central Business District, Eastcliff, Hermanus Heights, Fernkloof, Kwaaiwater and Voëlklip. The proposed Hermanus SRA will play a key role in assisting the Overstrand Municipality with in particular, creating a sustainable town in Hermanus by maintaining a safe and healthy environment and promoting local tourism and the local economy. A public perception survey will be carried out to ensure that the proposed Hermanus SRA, in its business plan, is able to respond to the priority needs of ratepayers. Ratepayers in the defined area will be encouraged to participate in this survey, not only because it is a legal requirement of the establishment process, but it is essential to the drafting of a business plan that responds to what ratepayers want.

nicipality and the South African Police Services (SAPS): • Provide public safety by proactive visible patrolling and co-operating with existing SAPS and Overstrand Law Enforcement efforts as well as other security service providers in the area; • Create a safe and clean environment by addressing issues of maintenance and cleaning of public spaces in partnership with the Overstrand Municipality; • Assist in the management of existing and new public infrastructure for the future benefit of all the users of the area in co-operation with the Overstrand Municipality; • Protect and enhance property values; • Attract new investment to the area; • Support the promotion of the proposed Hermanus SRA as a safe and clean environment by promoting recreational, leisure and sporting activities; • Support and promote social upliftment and development in the area; • Ensure sustained and effective management of the proposed Hermanus SRA area. Following the completion of the public perception survey and an analysis of the results, a draft business plan for the proposed Hermanus SRA will be prepared and presented to ratepayers at a public meeting. Notice of this public meeting will be widely advertised through the local media and ratepayer associations. In order for the proposed Hermanus SRA to be established, it is legally required that the SRA must obtain 50% plus one written support from ratepayers (property owners) in the defined area. As has been the case with the HPP, property owners in the defined area will be asked to support the establishment of an Hermanus SRA through contributing a levy, included in their monthly municipal account, which will be similar to the levy that property owners have been contributing since the inception of the HPP.

The vision, and the purpose, of the proposed Hermanus SRA is to create and maintain an urban environment in Hermanus that is safe, clean, caring and sustainable. It is the mission of the proposed Hermanus SRA to improve and upgrade the public environment for the benefit of all.

As the proposed Hermanus SRA can only commence its services (listed above) on 1 July 2020, and assuming majority support for establishment of the Hermanus SRA and the provision of services, particularly safety and security, to property owners, the levy will only be collected from July 2020. We would urge all ratepayers to support this initiative given the benefits outlined above.

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The Overstrand Hospice 600 Club Draw was done on Tuesday 16 July, by Rigard Liebenberg (in the middle) from ProCom Printers, which offers personalised and efficient printing. Also present were Lynn Sillifant from Don Adams Auditors and Renate van Dyk, a Hospice Board member. Winners: 1st Ingrid Leistert; 2nd JSJ Minnaar; 3rd Mary Whitfield. If you would like to support your community Hospice but don’t necessarily have the time, you could do so by donating R50 a month through the 600 Club. You then also stand the chance of winning a cash prize every month. For more information, contact Norma Scott-Tomlin on 028 312 4679 or 600admin@overstrandhospice.co.za

Do zero property values equal zero municipal rates? The plight of the 324 rate-paying property owners of Hermanus Beach Club (HBC) who have been sacrificed on the altar of political expediency is a major reason for despair. The land invasion by thousands of people who have been allowed to erect shacks a few metres from HBC has caused our properties to plummet in value from reasonable to worthless. The pain of being tossed aside, ignored and treated as worthless rubbish while suffering quality of life and financial losses is unbearable. We are not without sympathy for the squatters' plight. But we can't help feeling that if the land invasion had taken place in one of the affluent areas to the east of Hermanus, the reaction would have been far different. Although none of us who live here are paupers and we do have doctors, accountants and executives in our midst, our area is regarded as expendable. Many of us have sunk our life's savings into our properties and live here permanently, having been led to believe that the sale of our investment would fund a retirement village property.

We are now, effectively, trapped. We can't give the units away – no one wants them now. Apart from the unsightly aesthetic reality and the high probability of the spread of contagious diseases, we are now very vulnerable to criminal elements and dare not stay out beyond sundown. Holiday visitors who have paid for accommodation at HBC, turn around and leave rather than stay in what is now perceived as an undesirable and downright dangerous area – another source of income down the drain. July is municipal increase month and again our property rates have gone up. Should our mayor not rather reduce our rates to reflect our property values? I wonder if Dudley Coetzee recalls the attack on HBC last year: petrol bombing, car burning, window breaking and wheeling of flaming tyres beneath our boomed entrance by the self-same squatters… Does he? I think the worst, most soul-destroying aspect of this is that our cries for justice and the application of the laws of the land have fallen on deaf, nay, cowardly ears. Cathrine Gibson

In the 17 July issue of The Village NEWS it was erroneously reported that Mrs Nellie Tebele recently passed away (Siyazama Service Centre – ‘We are trying’). We sincerely apologise for any distress this may have caused her loved ones. – Ed

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Writer Dr Anina Lee Whale Coast Conservation

ost of us privileged to live in the Cape Floral Kingdom are only too aware of the threat to our local fynbos posed by invasive aliens. We are used to thinking of those pesky Australian trees that can choke the life out of our indigenous plants, brought here by humans.

Originally established in 2002 as the Overstrand Conservation Foundation (OCF), Whale Coast Conservation (WCC), a member-based organisation, is dedicated to raising community and visitor awareness of the unique, biodiverse natural resources of the Cape Whale Coast region and to projects that convert awareness into practical actions that lead to living sustainably. The Village NEWS online regularly publishes articles by WCC and has an archive of previous articles from the past years that readers can refer to. Check out the following stories on www.thevillagenews.co.za in case you missed them. OCTOPUS FOR LUNCH?

I have a problem with eating calamari – or cephalopods of any kind. Any animal as smart as an octopus is hard to swallow. A RAIN SPIDER’S LIFE – EAT AND BE EATEN

A new alien threat But now we face a new kind of invasive alien. It is not a plant but a tiny beetle with a long name. The destructive PSHB Beetle has already infested thousands of trees and plants in the country. It is expected to reach all corners of South Africa by 2022, killing off and damaging hundreds of species of trees. The acronym PSHB stands for Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer Beetle. Polyphagous means ‘able to feed on various kinds of foods’ and ‘shot hole’ refers to the tiny holes it makes in the bark, like shotgun pellets. Both indigenous and exotic trees in South Africa are dying by the thousands because of the beetle that experts say is “impossible to eliminate”. And while this happens, there is a race on to find the right chemicals to treat infested trees. After arriving from Southeast Asia, presumably in wooden pallets on a ship, about four years ago, the PSHB has spread a thousand miles across South Africa, from Pietermaritzburg, where it was discovered in 2017, to indigenous forests on the west coast near Cape Town. It has now also been confirmed in Somerset West. The Western Cape’s indigenous forests along the Garden Route are also at risk. Picnickers bringing firewood into the forests are often not aware of

the destructive time bomb hiding out in their braai wood. One of the beetles' preferred trees is the English Oak. Imagine Stellenbosch without its oaks! There has also been great concern among residents of Johannesburg about the potential impact of the beetle on their trees. PSHB has rapidly proliferated since it was first spotted there last year. No wonder, since Johannesburg is considered the largest man-made urban forest in the world. The reason why the PSHB beetle is spreading so rapidly is that the females can fly up to a kilometre and can infect any tree. Some species are preferred to others, but in a pinch she is not too fussy. The female doesn’t even need to find a mate. She can produce male offspring without mating, and then she can mate with one of her own male offspring to proliferate in the new environment. Strangely, the beetle isn’t the direct cause of harm to the tree. Instead, the beetle carries with it a fungus called Fusarium euwallaceae. The beetle “farms” the fungus in its tunnels in the tree to feed itself and its larvae. The fungus soon spreads to the vascular system of the tree, blocking the tiny vessels within the tree’s structure, so preventing water, sugar from the leaves and other nutrients from travelling throughout the tree. The result is that branches start to die off and, eventually, the tree can, too.

Being that close to a tree will allow you a better chance of seeing the tell-tale signs. Firstly, tiny holes can be seen close together on the tree trunk. These are the entry points for the beetles. There also tends to be a brownish ring of moisture around the holes which indicates the presence of fungus. Vulnerable host trees Exotic reproductive host trees include the Maple family, English Oak, Pinoak, London Plane, Liquidamber and Avocado trees. Indigenous fynbos species include Water blossom pea (Podalyria calyptrate), Keurboom (Virgilia oroboides), Blou Keurtjie (Psoralea pinnata), Cape Willow (Salix mucronata) and the Coastal Coral Tree (Erythrina caffra). A large number of both exotic and indigenous trees are non-reproductive host trees that the beetles invade but do not breed in. The bottom line is that just about any tree can be attacked, so keep a beady eye on all your trees. What should you do if you spot signs of PSHB? The first step is to inform the Overstrand Municipality Horticulturist Lauren Rainbird at lrainbird@overstrand.gov.za and she will advise you what to do. DO NOT simply cut down the tree. An infested tree must be cut down in collaboration with authorities, chipped and burnt to prevent the spread.

How do we recognise infested trees? The beetle is only two millimetres long – the size of a sesame seed – and can be extremely difficult to spot. The first step is to hug a tree every day. This is not some new-age thing.

My first serious encounter with spiders was many years ago when my son, then aged eight, became the youngest member of the local spider club and mom had to traipse along on outings.

ABOVE LEFT: Tiny holes on the tree trunk are a tell-tale sign of PSHB beetles. ABOVE: The beetle carries a fungus in its tunnels in the tree to feed itself and its larvae. LEFT: A brownish ring of moisture develops around the holes, indicating the presence of fungus.

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Pull up a chair for the Kalfiefees Writer Hedda Mittner

he Hermanus Times Kalfiefees will be back for the 19th time with an exciting programme of top-notch theatre productions, music performances, book discussions, children’s entertainment and an art exhibition from 8 – 11 August. The main venues for the Kalfiefees events are the De Wet Hall in Onrus, the Sandbaai Hall and the Municipal Auditorium in Hermanus. The festival hub will be at a new venue this year, the Hemel-en-Aarde Brewery in Hemel-en-Aarde Village, which is conveniently situated at the Sandbaai intersection, halfway between Onrus and Hermanus. Here festivalgoers will be able to find refuge when the weather is inhospitable and there will be more than enough to eat and drink between shows. Live music by local performers will add to the festive ambience and on Saturday, Whale Coast FM will be broadcasting live from the brewery. The Kalfiefees traditionally takes place over the Women’s Day long weekend and will again offer a special Women’s Day celebration on the Friday entitled ‘Op reis met musiek, kos en humor’ (Travels with music, food and humour), presented by South Africa’s own Pavarotti, Kevin Leo. Kevin will not only enchant the ladies with his talent and love of music, but also share his passion for food with a cooking demonstration. This event will be hosted at the Hemel-enAarde Brewery on Friday 9 August at 10:00. Tickets are R190 pp. Although the Kalfiefees is primarily an Afrikaans festival, there will be more than enough for English-speaking folk to enjoy. After all, music speaks a universal language and this year’s festival offers several not-tobe-missed performances.

Lag van die Huil Music and words are woven together as Mathys Roets and Dana Snyman take you on their travels of music and stories, which will make you laugh and sometimes make you cry. (A rough translation of the title is ‘I’m crying so much I’m laughing’.) Every song tells a story and every story is echoed by a song. This is a rare opportunity to experience one of South Africa’s most beloved musicians and one of its most popular writers together on one stage. Friday 9 Augustus 16:00 (75 min) Sandbaai Hall. R120 Amanda Strydom in Konsert This iconic and highly-acclaimed artist has been in the entertainment industry for 40 years. In this concert Amanda will perform songs from her extensive repertoire of albums, and also ballads in English, French and Dutch. She will be accompanied by the brilliant Coenraad Rall on piano and her music will be interspersed with stories and poetry. Friday 9 August 20:00 (90 min) Sandbaai Hall. R150 Musiek en kulkuns – Liegbek / Lies of the mind This production by Geon Nel and Wilken Calitz is a fusion of music and magic. The audience is part of the performance from the beginning and participates in exploring the development of the human brain. Why do we lie and how do we try to manipulate people? It is hinted that part of the show will reflect the truth but that the audience may also be lied to – it’s up to you to decide. Saturday 10 Augustus 15:00 (70 min) De Wet Hall, Onrus. R120 Storm in an F cup Bra-vades Ever wondered what your bra would say if it could talk… you’re about to find out! Debra is 40-something and she’s been kissed before… But why don’t they stay? Debra’s bras will relay

her dating disaster journey, and give her the love and support she needs. With Jazz standards such as Make you feel my love to disco hits like I will survive, this rambunctious musical cabaret directed by Thomas Barlow and starring Michelle Botha, will have you tearing up and rolling in the aisle with laughter. The show is in English and has an age restriction of 16 due to content. Saturday 10 August 18:00 (70 min) De Wet Hall, Onrus. R120 Van Koos tot Country Wynand and Chereé Strydom will entertain audiences with their unique interpretation of old-time favourites as well as newer hit songs. With nine solo albums under his belt, Wynand is well known to Afrikaans audiences, while Chereé enjoys the well-deserved title of South Africa’s own Country Girl. Saturday 10 Augustus 18:00 (70 min) Municipal Auditorium, Hermanus. R130 Theuns Jordaan Theuns Jordaan is undoubtedly one of the biggest voices in Afrikaans music. An award-winning singer and songwriter, Theuns has produced bestselling albums since 2000. His live performances feature his own work as well as songs from other Afrikaans greats such as Koos du Plessis and Johannes Kerkorrel, ranging from mellow ballads and love songs to upbeat songs that will have you dancing in your seat. Saturday 10 Augustus 20:00 (90 min) Sandbaai Hall. R150 Simply Blue Simply Blue is a four-part a cappella group of singers from Diocesan College (Bishops) in Rondebosch, Cape Town. The school’s aim has always been to create an opportunity for senior boys to be able to express their enjoyment of singing contemporary

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songs and light classics, and to share their love of music with others. With this in mind, Simply Blue’s repertoire includes contemporary tunes and songs from yesteryear (including The Beatles and an Elvis Medley). Over the past 19 years since its inception the group has grown in popularity and visibility. It has performed at the Grahamstown Festival six times and had a most successful trip performing at the Edinburgh Festival in 2015. The groups was also invited twice to perform at the International Society of Music in Greece and has toured Argentina twice. Sunday 11 August 10:00 (60 min) De Wet Hall, Onrus. R50 at the door Stellenbosch University Choir For more than 80 years, the Stellenbosch University (SU) Choir has reflected the changes of our wider society and today stands as a testament to the power of music to bring about diversity and harmony across the societal divide. The SU Choir, which has been number one on the Interkultur ranking list of 1 000 international choirs for the past five years, made a clean sweep last year at the prestigious Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod in Wales, winning all three categories they participated in – Youth Choirs‚ Mixed Choirs and Open Choirs. In addition, André van der Merwe, the conductor of the SU Choir, was awarded the Jayne Davies Prize for Best Conductor at the Eisteddfod. The Kalfiefees is proud to present Overstranders with this opportunity to listen to the best choir in the world! Sunday 11 August 15:00 (60 min) Dutch Reformed Church, Onrus. R140 Visit www.kalfiefees-hermanus. co.za for the full programme of music, drama, comedy and children's shows. Tickets can be booked online via the website or through Computicket.

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Treasure chest of books at SANTA Writer Patrick Chapman

ANTA is in town! Not the tubby Christmas Claus, but the much-loved second-hand bookshop whose takings make a major contribution to the monthly salaries of eight TB care workers helping in the fight against TB (tuberculosis) in the Overstrand community.

‘My story’ linked to Mandela’s story During this year’s FynArts Festival seven pupils from Qhayiya Secondary School in Zweilhe who attend weekly extra-mural art classes at Enlighten Education Trust, mounted a fascinating exhibition called ‘My Story’. A process-driven project, it gave each individual participant the opportunity to explore various aspects of their own lives, past, present and future and to create life-sized mixed-media images of themselves reflecting these discoveries. Under the guidance of their Visual Arts Teacher, Ashleigh Temple-Camp, they produced remarkable art works and at the same time revealed hidden elements of who they were and what had contributed to their individual identities, in the process growing in self-confidence, creativity, enrichment and self-acceptance. Each of these images is accompanied by a short explanatory narrative by the individual artist. The work had been received with so much appreciation during the Festival, that they were delighted to be invited by Holly Bellingham-Turner of Sumaridge Wine Estate to remount the exhibition there in honour of Mandela Day last week. The invitation was all the more meaningful for the youngsters since their work would be shown in tandem with an exhibition of photographs of the former president and some of the artworks produced by Mandela himself on Robben Island. Many of them had included pictures of Mandela in their own images as someone who had had a significant influence on their own lives, so it was an especially proud moment for them to visit the exhibition on Mandela Day and see their own art works side-by-side with those of Mandela. With his love of children and his belief in the influence they would have on the country of his dreams, one imagines that Madiba would have been equally proud. The exhibition at the Sumaridge Tasting Room will be open to the public until 5 August.

Bob has a good feel for what sells and he prices most attractively so that the stock is always moving. When you, or your grandchild, can come in and find an armful of intriguing books for perhaps R100 – well, that’s real value. And if you are a true bibliophile, you may spot a first edition or rare book at a modest cost.

A number of book-loving volunteers take their turn to staff the cottage shop in Aberdeen Street, opposite the Hospice Shop and next door to Red Cross. They spend a few hours in shifts from around 09:00 to 16:30pm on weekdays, until 13:00 on Saturdays, and on most public holidays as well.

The admin elf is Pat van Schoor who checks the takings, does the roster and, with her silver tongue, charms the volunteers into extra duties. So, where does the stock come from? Well, from you, gentle reader!

Santa Claus (ie the head honcho) is Bob Hill, not as plump as he’s depicted in pictures but an enthusiastic and indefatigable co-ordinator, full of goodwill and knowledge of books.

When you do a cull of your shelves to make room for new acquisitions, sorting out those books you just know you will never read again, bring them in to the SANTA Bookshop in a carton or a couple of plastic bags and we shall be delighted.

The shop was purpose-built in 2016 when the United Church’s little cottages in Royal Street were required for other needs. At the time, the move meant a huge load of work for Sue Holmes, chair of SANTA, and many others; now the crisp new premises are seen as a blessing, as books are more accessible and better presented and sales are well up. Arranged in alpha order (mostly) and by genre, the books await your keen eye. Scanning the shelves reveals sections for Novels, Thrillers, Romance, Classics, Biographies, Sport, Literature, Africana, Crafts, Art, Cooking, Gardening, Religion, Self-help, Health, a selection of Afrikaans and even some German, French and other foreign language books – plus of course, Children’s books, Cats and Dogs, Wildlife, Travel and a few other genres I may have overlooked.

Schedule a clear-out soon, please. Sometimes when sales are slow, the volunteer’s day is made by a generous donation. Newish paperbacks, older classics, esoteric subjects, bodice rippers, thrillers, westerns, we take the lot! SANTA is looking forward to your visit. And if you are disposing of a lifetime’s accumulation, we may even be able to come and collect. Bob Hill can be contacted on 082 409 1290.

Bob’s mantra is: “Bring us all your surplus books, old or new, and CDs, LPs, even puzzles and magazines – and we will decide what we can put on the shelves and what we need to pass down the chain to others or, if absolutely necessary, to recycle.”

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Bob Hill among the wide variety of qualtiy second-hand books for sale at the SANTA bookshop in Aberdeen Street. PHOTO: Hedda Mittner

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Painting on a global canvas Gallery in town, where five days of workshops will be presented by three top international watercolour artists.” This is truly a not-to-be missed opportunity and she advises potential participants to register as early as possible.

Writer Elaine Davie

ig – Bigger – BIGGEST! The biggest international watermedia art exhibition ever to be held in South Africa will be taking place on our doorstep, in Somerset West, from 3 – 9 September this year. As the first ever event of its kind to be hosted by this country, the Colors of the Rainbow Nation exhibition is being organised by the International Watercolour Society South Africa (IWSSA) and is attracting work by artists from all over the world. Not only will it be a wonderful showcase for our own talented artists, but it will give the artloving public of South Africa an amazing insight into the best work being produced world-wide. Works by 150 artists from 26 countries have been accepted.

“Most exciting of all though,” she adds, “is that we’ll be bussing participants to Hermanus for two days of ‘plein air’ painting, inspired, of course, by the wine-tasting programme we are also organising for them! So not only will we be showcasing our outstanding artists to our many overseas visitors (IWS Globe is active in over 80 countries and we’re hoping we’ll have visitors from all of them), but we’ll be offering them the privilege of painting outdoors in the champagne air and beautiful surroundings of Hermanus.” Charmé urges local artists to join IWSSA. Membership is free and members will be offered discounts on some of the activities during the exhibition, as well as a limited number of wooden A4-size frames which will be on sale. Membership forms are available from iwssa@ reidsart.com and for workshop bookings and other information about the event, you can visit facebook.com/internationalwatercolorsocietysouthafrica.

Unlike other international exhibitions organised by the IWS Globe, this one has expanded its reach beyond water colours, to include other water-based media like acrylics and ink. The theme has been left open-ended, but each artist who enters is restricted to two pieces. In contrast to many other international exhibitions, the images are submitted and judged online by an international panel of judges from India, Canada and China. The judging process goes through several stages before the pieces to be exhibited are selected and then, finally, awards are made across the different categories. Only then are the artists required to submit their original paintings for display. Well-known Hermanus artist, Charmé Southey, who is on the organising committee, is filled with excitement about the venue – the Art Curator Gallery on Lourensford Wine Estate. “It can accommodate up to 300 paintings,” she enthuses, “and the setting is absolutely magnificent. It also provides enough space for art supply vendors to show off their products, as well as for demos to take place. Then, only a stone’s throw away is the beautiful little Imbali

The organisers also invite anyone interested in associating themselves with this extra-special event, by sponsoring workshops or donating prizes, to contact Christopher Reid at iwssa@ reidsart.com.

One of Charmé Southey’s paintings which has been accepted for the Olympiart event in India this December.

Both Charmé and Christopher, also a renowned Hermanus artist and chairman of IWSSA, have had work accepted for previous IWS Globe international exhibitions. In fact, Charmé was recently notified that the two paintings she submitted for the Olympiart event in India have been selected. Dubbed the biggest art exhibition in the world, it will take place in New Delhi, from 8 – 11 December 2019. She feels extra-privileged to be able to reciprocate and offer people from other parts of the globe the opportunity to display their work in this Rainbow Nation that she calls home.

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www.thevillagenews.co.za/whatson band, Rewind, as they perform all your favourite hits from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s. R50 pp. Call 028 313 2137 to book. Backstage Café & Grill, 181 Main Road, Hermanus | 20:00

Whalers Athletics 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 | 17:30 Learn to write your life Join the Life Righting Collective (LRC) for this winter life writing retreat facilitated by Dawn Garicsh. Writing your life story opens doors, helping you to make more sense of your life, to live less anxiously and more creatively. You’ll enjoy the beauty of natural surroundings, deliciously nourishing food and the comfort of the warm and cosy venue while awakening your creative spirit through the healing power of writing. The cost of the three-day retreat is R3 400 pp, inclusive of all meals (accommodation separate). Visit www. liferighting.com for more information. To book for the course, contact admin@liferighting.com and for accommodation, contact info@highhopes.co.za High Hopes Retreat Centre & Guesthouse, Greyton | Thur 18:00 – Sun 15:00

Think & Drink Join Stanford Conservation Trust’s fun quiz evening, every last Thursday of the month. Only R150 (bring your own wine) includes a delicious meal and a R50 donation to the trust for the upkeep of Stanford’s beautiful Wandelpad. 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. Tikka Palace, Queen Victoria St, Stanford | 18:30 for 19:00 Rotary Club of Hermanus Visitors are welcome at Rotary’s weekly meetings, every Thursday. Contact Frank on 082 870 1187 to confirm your attendance. Mollergren Park, Main Road, Hermanus | 19:00

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Hermanus Hacking Group Volunteers are welcome to join the HHG, every Friday morning, on Rotary Way. For more information contact Charlyn Vosloo on 082 558 8731 or charlynvosloo@gmail.com Rotary Way | 07:15 – 09:30 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

The story of India U3A presents the last episode of a DVD series on India by acclaimed writer and historian, Michael Wood.

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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 Newton Johnson Family Vineyards, offering a scenic 5 km route among the estate’s vineyards. 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 beer tasting and wine tasting, recovery massage and Travelstart voucher. There are also loads of prizes up for grabs and you could walk away with some amazing Newton Johnson wines. Tickets are available at www. quicket.co.za Newton Johnson, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley | 08:00 – 13:00

This six-part series uncovers the fabulous sights, sounds and dazzling achievements of the world's oldest and most influential civilization. From the deserts of Turkmenistan to the Khyber Pass and the plains of Pakistan, from the Himalayas to the palm-fringed shores of Kerala, Wood chronicles the rich history of the subcontinent, the diversity of its peoples, cultures and landscapes, the intense drama of its past and the originality and continuing relevance of its ideas. Episode 6 is entitled Freedom. Catholic Church Hall | 10:00 Wine Down Friday Join Hermanus’s trendiest wine bar for their 2-for-1 special every Friday afternoon. Buy a glass of any of their lifestyle wines, beers or bubblies (MCC), or a tapas dish of dates and bacon, and get the second one free. A great way to wind down your week and ease into the weekend! The Wine Glass, 2 Harbour Rd | 16:00 - 18:00 Shake it out! Transform your work week into one of brilliance! Shake out your stress and tightness, get your blood flowing and joints loosened, and put a wide smile on your face through DANCE! Live visuals will make your senses buzz while DJ Dan’s expertly crafted set list will allow you to start mellowing and end banging. The cost is R100 pp. For more info contact Dan Levin on 082 074 8500 De Wet Hall, Roos Street, Onrus | 19:00 – 21:00

Social Night Ride Join Village Cycles and MondayMonday Roasting Worx for their monthly night ride in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. Social is the key and everyone is welcome. Enjoy coffee and snacks from MondayMonday before setting off on your adventurous ride. For more information, contact Johann on 028 316 3418 / 061 530 6573 or johann@arabikaz.co.za. Village Cycles, Hemel-en-Aarde Village | 18:00 – 22:00 Rewind Join Backstage Café & Grill (previously Soul Café) every Friday night and relax to the tunes of their resident

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

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Market in the Garden Hunt for treasures at this peaceful market set among the shady trees of a beautiful garden. St Peter’s Church, Main Road, Hermanus | 09:00 – 13:00

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

There will also be stalls with vintage goods, bric-a-brac, arts and crafts, plus archery activity by the Johnny Boy Foundation. New vendors welcome. Contact Erna via WhatsApp on 076 708 0818 and provide your name, area and products (include pics). Hickory Shack, N2 Elgin | 10:00 – 15:00 Grape Expectations Enjoy The Wine Glass’s ‘Sumptuous Saturdays’ with Ataraxia Wines. Arrive to welcoming drinks and canapés, followed by a talk and tasting presented by winemaker Kevin Grant. Come and hear all about the backstory and philosophy of Ataraxia and taste the fruits of Kevin’s labour while indulging in scrumptious dishes from The Wine Glass kitchen. R395 pp includes three courses with wine, plus dessert. Early reservation is essential as the event is limited to 40 tickets. Contact foh@thewineglass.guru or 082 082 0007. The Wine Glass, 2 Harbour Rd, Hermanus | 18:30

Die Markie Where local and international foodies and wine lovers meet. You’ll find real plates and real cutlery; real cups and real glasses; a real hangout for real people. Hermanuspietersfontein wine cellar | 09:00 – 13:00 Stanford Saturday Morning Market Come and sample the artisanal delights on display, from home-made sheep and goats’ cheeses to cured meats, farm-fresh vegetables and deli delights to tantalise your taste buds! Stanford Hotel Stoep | 09:00 – 12:00 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 Women’s Health Seminar Calling all ladies to take action… this is your time to take care of yourself! At this workshop, presented in collaboration with Hermanus Women in Business, Dr Arien van der Merwe will provide insights into the natural, integrative, medical approach to women’s health. Some of the topics that will be discussed include the seven best herbs, spices and micro-nutrients for women’s health; sleep; memory; concentration; menopause; heart and breast health; and how to manage stress and anxiety. The cost is R350 pp. For enquiries and bookings, contact 067 116 6111 or hermanus@ drarien.co.za Fernkloof Nature Reserve | 09:30 – 13:00 Hillbilly Market Enjoy great Texan food, wine, craft beer and live music on the Beer Deck.

you can, book a table and come and have a great evening! Bring along your own drinks and snacks as this is not a licensed venue. Contact Annelie on 071 000 6500 to get your tickets. Grobbelaar Hall | 19:00

Sunday

U3A Lecture U3A Overberg presents a lecture by Prof Roy du Pré on The Knowledge Economy and Challenges of the 4th Industrial Revolution. Catholic Church Hall | 10:00

Wednesday OAK Concert Overstrand Arts/Kunste presents internationally acclaimed musicians James Oesi (double bass) and Andrea Vasi (piano) who will perform favourites by Beethoven, Brahms, Handel and more. Tickets are R150 for adults and R60 for students, available from Hermanus Tourism Bureau (Tel: 028 312 2629). For enquiries, contact secretary René du Plooy on 082 940 4238. Municipal Auditorium | 15:30

Monday

Creation Food & Wine Pairing Dinner The second of The Marine’s series of four Food & Wine Pairing Dinners in partnership with award-winning Hemel-en-Aarde wineries will feature Bouchard Finlayson. Presented by winemaker Peter Finlayson, with a menu developed by talented head chef Tronette Dippenaar, the evening will commence with pre-drinks and canapés, followed by four delicious courses paired with Bouchard Finlayson wines. The evening ends with a lucky draw and great prizes to be won. The cost is R495 pp and booking is essential. Contact 028 313 1000 or bookings@themarine.co.za The Marine Hotel | 18:30 BirdLife Overberg Xmas in July Enjoy a fundraising dinner hosted by BirdLife Overberg in support of their CleanMarine campaign for the conservation of our coastline and estuaries. George Branch, author of the award-winning books Living Shores of Southern Africa and Two Oceans – a Field Guide to the Marine Life of Southern Africa will be the guest speaker. The beneficiary of the ‘Xmas’ presents on the evening will be SOFCA and attendees will be given a list of the products they need by the committee. Tickets at R240 pp are available from Helé Oosthuizen at birding@southernartceramics.com or sms 073 456 0393. Community Hall, Mollergren Park | 18:30 for 19:00 Tracey’s Fundraising Dance Join the friends and family of local resident, Tracy Lee Terblanche, in raising funds that will enable her to get urgent medical treatment for cancer. For only R80 you can enjoy langarm dancing to the music of DJ Leon Carstens. Invite as many friends as

Alan Committie Live Join South Africa's fouvourite standup comedian for an evening of hilarious entertainment. R200 pp includes a special burger and a complimentary Hermanus Beer, G&T or house wine. Call 028 316 4326 to book, Hemel & Aarde Brewery, Hemel-enAarde Village | 19:30

Wat gebeur as Facebook en Google jou Facebook en Google? U3A Overberg presents a lecture in Afrikaans by Prof Philip Sutherland on the regulation of internet monsters in the competition law. Catholic Church Hall | 10:00 Duplicate Bridge All who enjoy playing bridge are welcome to join in, every Monday. For more information, contact Riekie Louw on 028 314 0662. Fernkloof Hall | 13:00 Mindful Mondays Join wellness coach Nicholas McLean and Ferdi Appelgryn of C Beyond Health for a group session on Mindfulness, Movement and Meditation, every Monday. Let go of stress and distraction, and realign body and mind to find inner calm and focus. R50 donation. Contact Nicholas on 082 437 9776 or nicholas@ guthealthyogi.com 6 Fynbos Crescent, Sandbaai | 18:00

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

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ALICE - A Tribute to Smokie Gareth James and his band return to Hermanus to salute this legendary rock band. Smokie is a rock ‘n roll survivor that had at least 13 Top 20 hits in the ‘70s and has sold more than 20 million records worldwide. Their greatest hit, Living next door to Alice, sold more than 10 million copies. Tickets are R120 pp. To book, contact 028 313 2137. Backstage Café & Grill, 181 Main Rd, Hermanus | 20:00

Thursday Hermanus Garden Club Join the Garden Club for their Annual Soup Lunch when seven varieties of soups, several breads, dessert, tea and coffee will be on offer. The cost is R45 pp and bookings should be made before Friday, 26 July with any of the committee members. The event will also include a plant sale. For enquiries, contact Sue on 028 314 0072. Catholic Church Hall | 12:00 for 12:30

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Hermanus Bird Club outing Join the club for a day trip to Rooi Els and Harold Porter Botanical Gardens in Betty’s Bay. This should be an opportunity to see Cape Rockjumpers, Ground Woodpeckers and a variety of other local fynbos species. You may even see the out-of-range White-Fronted Bee-Eater which has been around Harold Porter for some weeks now. Please bring your own snacks and refreshments. For any enquiries, contact Ronnie Hazell on 082 372 4979. Meet at Onrus Trading Post | 08:00

Arniston & the Overberg 4-day Educational Photo Tour On this 4-day, location-based, hands-on Photo Tour you will explore Struisbaai, Arniston, Elim, Malgas, Hermanus, Greyton, Barrydale, Witsand and Suurbrak. You will be taking in the beauty and incredible history of the area whilst looking for your perfect shot! As this tour takes place during the whale season you are also bound to see the famous Southern Right Whales. With many years of experience behind the lens and an intimate knowledge of the area, your photographic instructors, Peter Hassall and Leanne Dryburgh offer photo tours that are in a league of their own. All photography enthusiasts are welcome, from entry to advanced level. Get all the details by contacting Leanne on 083 293 7208 or sending an email to tours@thephotowalkers. com Shared transport, departing from Hermanus | 15:00

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Q & A with PSG Wealth By Werner Gerber, Assistant Wealth Manager, PSG Wealth, Hermanus

less attractive to save in interest-bearing instruments (bonds/cash) as opposed to investing in the stock market and thus the equity market should enjoy an upward re-rating.

Question 1: The Reserve Bank has cut interest rates by 0.25%. While this is good for property owners and those taking out loans, will it also have a positive impact on the financial markets? If so, how?

There are of course many variables affecting financial markets other than interest rates, but keeping all things constant, lower rates should have a positive impact on financial markets in the short term.

Benign inflation and a poor GDP growth outlook were among the reasons for the Reserve Bank (SARB) to cut interest rates. The cut in the repo rate is likely to have a positive effect on the rest of the economy and the financial markets. Lower interest rates tend to speed up economic growth: borrowing becomes less expensive, encouraging companies to increase investment and consumers tend to increase spending.

Question 2: The Johannesburg Stock Exchange has had a good couple of months, but it has only been the non-South African focused stocks that have done well. Why aren't South African-focused companies doing well on the stock exchange?

Lower interest rates lead to higher growth and consequently, companies experience an increase in profits (company earnings) which enable them to pay higher dividends. Additionally, lower interest rates make it

It is fair to say that Rand-hedge stocks (e.g. Richemont, Naspers, BATS) and resources have experienced the best returns year-to-date. The South African consumer goods and services sectors, in particular, lagged behind the rest of the JSE during the first half of 2019. The share prices of companies like Mr Price, Shoprite, Spar, Tigerbrands and Woolworths fell

during this period. This is a reflection of a tough SA consumer environment coupled with low food inflation. Consumer confidence (as measured by the FNB and Bureau of Economic Research Consumer Confidence Index) recovered slightly during the second quarter of 2019 as a result of the national elections. It is, however, unlikely that this increase will translate into an increase in near-term consumer spending. The only sustainable way in which consumer spending can increase is if the disposable income of consumers increases. For this to happen, our economy needs to grow at a rate much higher than the current 1.2% expected by the International Monetary Fund. It is, therefore, quite possible that our local companies in the consumer goods and services sector will continue to struggle in the near-term. Question 3: What percentage of your retirement investments should be focused overseas? In general, it is a good idea to diversify your investment portfolio

Note: The opinions expressed in this article are the opinions of the writer and not necessarily those of PSG. The information is provided as general information. It does not constitute financial, tax, legal or investment advice and the PSG Konsult Group of Companies does not guarantee its suitability or potential value. Since individual needs and risk profiles differ, we suggest you consult a qualified financial adviser, if needed.

by investing in offshore markets and there are different rules of thumb available when it comes to allocating a portion of your funds to offshore assets (many believe between 30% and 50% is appropriate). Unfortunately, there isn’t a standard recipe and the percentage allocation will depend on your personal circumstances. Your needs and objectives should be specified, risk appetite-assessed, appropriate risk diversification sought, asset class allocation done – all of this based on top-quality research and proven investment management experience. If your intention is to invest a portion of your retirement funds offshore, it would be wise to start by determining the cost of your living needs in South Africa first. Interest returns on quality offshore investments are close to zero and income yields on many first-class equities and property are below South African yields for similar quality investments. Unforeseen adverse exchange rate movements will hurt if pensioners have to look offshore for financing South African living expenses. If there

is no ’surplus or cushion’ of investable funds over and above what is needed locally for financial peace-ofmind during retirement, one should reconsider. It is important for investors to understand and acknowledge that investing offshore is not as simple, or clear-cut, as acting almost impulsively on exchange rate trends and scenarios. As much as it applies to reaping rewards from long-term domestic investment, a tailor-made investment plan is required. There is no simple way or short-cut to rewarding returns on long-term investments, be it onshore or offshore. Investing outside your known investment environment invariably implies more risk, higher costs, greater complexity, special caution and focused commitment of time and effort. Do not act impulsively and consult your financial adviser before taking action.

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Feed your pet the best quality pet food you can afford, ensuring that it contains a premium quality protein source.

e all want our pets to live forever, yet we often neglect those simple preventive measures that will help extend their lifespan.

5. Deflea Fleas and ticks are a summer problem, right? Wrong. In fact, fleas absolutely love wet weather. Ticks and fleas carry horrid diseases like biliary and tapeworm so it’s essential that you keep up parasite control all year round.

Here are six ways all pet owners can help their pets live longer and more healthily: 1. Vaccinate We can’t stress this often enough. Whether your pet spends all or most of its life indoors or is a regular visitor to the local dog park, vaccination is your best protection against a host of deadly diseases.

EberVet Vetshops have a wide range of options for dogs or cats – from chewables to spot-ons and collars. And don’t forget to deworm every 3 months.

These include distemper, parvo virus, rabies and feline leukemia. It is against the law not to vaccinate against rabies. 2. Sterilise Spaying or neutering a dog or cat has a significant impact on its long-term health. Female pets are at high risk of uterine and mammary cancer if not sterilised. Mammary tumours are the most common type of tumour in unspayed female dogs and in 85% of cases in cats, they're malignant. The cancer can spread to lymph nodes and even the lungs before you’ve even noticed masses in the mammary tissue.

Tumour risk increases dramatically after each heat: from virtually zero if she is spayed BEFORE her first heat to 8% if spayed AFTER her first but before her second heat, to 26% AFTER her second and before her third heat. In male dogs, testicular cancer and the sexually transmitted disease TVT can be completely avoided by castrating your dog. Castration also decreases the risk of prostate disease later in life. 3. Exercise South Africans are among the fattest people in the world and their pets aren’t far behind.

Goozi Kitchenshop in Mitchell Street launched a raffle earlier this year to raise funds for HAWS. Customers donated a minimum of R50 in order to stand a chance of winning the new pet collection from Le Creuset to the value of over R2 000, comprising a stoneware container and scoop for your furry friend’s pellets, cookies or treats, one large pet bowl and one medium pet bowl. The winning ticket that was drawn last week belonged to Nick Kleinhans, who took home this fabulous prize, donated by Goozi. A total of R2 380 was raised and donated to HAWS. Nick, who often helps out at HAWS as a volunteer and has fostered a number of kittens over the years, said he would be paying his prize forward by donating it to HAWS as one of the prizes that will be up for grabs at the upcoming HAWS Golf Day in October, which forms part of their 50th Anniversary celebrations. Nick is a very loyal customer of Goozi, where he often pops in to shop or just enjoy a cup of coffee. “Goozi serves the best coffee and carrot cake in town,” he said. From left are Lee-Anne Krüger (Goozi accounts), René Dewar from HAWS, Eunice Rademeyer (Goozi owner) and the lucky winner, Nick Kleinhans. PHOTO: Taylum Meyer

Like humans, overweight or obese pets are at high risk of diabetes and heart disease. These illnesses are expensive to treat, and they require tremendous commitment from an owner. A daily walk for a dog and a game with a cat will help keep these diseases at bay. 4. Feed right We know how difficult it is to avoid those big brown eyes begging for a treat while you eat but please don’t feed your dog or cat from the table. Human snacks contain too much (or the wrong) fat and sugar for our pets.

6. Book that annual checkup It might seem like a chore to take your pet to the vet when there’s nothing obviously wrong with him, but early disease detection – and regular teeth scaling and polishing – can save you thousands of Rands in vet’s bills, and a lot of heartache. An annual checkup will help to detect early heart and kidney disease and cancer. Prevention is always better than cure. Take charge of your pet’s health now and you’ll keep your beloved dog or cat at your side for longer. Veterinarian Dr Hilldidge Beer is CEO of EberVet Vetshops, www.ebervet.com

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MY WELLNESS

Choose your L2L charity for 2020

he committee of the Lighthouse 2 Lighthouse Ladies Walk extends a warm welcome to local residents and business owners to attend the L2L charities’ presentation meeting on 14 August. “These organisations all need support and the community could make a significant difference in their lives by getting involved,” says L2L committee member, Lindi Prinsloo.

opportunity to add their names to a list that will receive preference for registration. “This event has become so popular that not all entrants can be accepted, but we’ll do our best to accommodate the names on this list,” says Lindi. The 2019 L2L Ladies Walk raised a record amount of over R677 677 to buy a bus for Camphill School, the main charity. The runner-up charities, Overstrand Association for Persons with Disabilities (OAPD) and Overberg Wheelchair Association (OWA), each received R50 000. At the presentation evening, all three charities will give feedback on the progress of their projects. An overview of the L2L Ladies Walk will also be given by Lindi Prinsloo.

At the meeting, the shortlisted charities for the 2020 L2L Ladies Walk will each give a presentation to motivate why they deserve to be the charity of choice. All attendees will then have the opportunity to cast their votes. The short-listed charities are: • The Butterfly Foundation • Overstrand Hospice • Child Welfare Hermanus • Learn to Earn • Flower Valley ECD • SOFCA • Kleinmond Child & Youth Care Centre • Kids can! Kleinmond

Next year’s charity walk will take place from 12 – 15 March. The annual, all-female, 4-day walk of 100 km along the shoreline from Cape Agulhas to Danger Point is now in its 15th year. It has become an iconic event within the Overberg community and every year the ladies raise the bar in their fundraising efforts. The L2L presentation evening will be held on Wednesday 14 August at 18:00 in the United Church Hall. RSVP: elna.devilliers@telkomsa.net - Hedda Mittner

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n exciting new hiking trail, the Haarkapper Hiking Trail is launching this month. Named after the famous Tesselaarsdal barber (haarkapper), Jannie Willemse, this beautiful hike crosses over the Klein River Mountains, between Phillipskop Mountain Reserve near Stanford, and Tesselaarsdal, via Elzaksa Farm. The 15 km trail follows a figure-ofeight route, starting from either Phillipskop Mountain Reserve or Tesselaarsdal. You can also hike just one way over the mountain, if you arrange transport on the other side. The route echoes the weekly journey of Willemse, a farmer from Tesselaarsdal who used to walk 20 km over the Klein River Mountains to Stanford every Saturday, to cut the townsfolk’s hair, before returning to his Tesselaarsdal farm the same day. Beginning in 1926, he did this each and every Saturday for over 20 years without fail, faithfully serving his Stanford customers, and clocking up over 42 000 km on foot – more than the distance all the way around the earth! The Haarkapper Hiking Trail offers you the chance to follow in his footsteps, crossing the Klein River Mountains at their lowest point between Tesselaarsdal and Stanford. The highest point on the hike is at

an altitude of 575 m and is named Haarkapper Peak. The Haarkapper Hiking Trail is a straightforward but still challenging route for anyone with reasonable fitness. There is an initial steep climb from the Reception at Phillipskop, but after that the path takes a more gradual ascent towards the ridge before descending via Elzaksa Farm. A detour from the main figure-ofeight part of the hike will take you into the historic village of Tesselaarsdal, where you can enjoy a delicious lunch at De Postkantoor (featured in the 10 July issue of The Village NEWS). The return climb from Tesselaarsdal follows the same route up the mountain as the 2017 Cape Epic cycle race. The scenery changes throughout the trail, from lush fynbos-covered slopes on the southern side, to dry rocky outcrops on the north. There is a hidden valley at the back of Phillipskop and unusual rock formations all along the way, such as the impressive David and Goliath Rock Stacks. The climb over the ridge is worth it for the views both north and south. On a clear day, the vista stretches from Sir Lowry’s Pass across to the Langeberg above Swellendam.

The fynbos here is particularly beautiful. Over 700 species of plants have been recorded on the reserve at Phillipskop. At any time of the year there are lots of flowers to see. Winter brings the proteas, spring the bulbs and numerous pincushions on Elzaksa Farm, while in summer and autumn the ericas dominate the landscape. There is also plenty of bird and animal life. The sugarbirds and sunbirds love the fynbos flowers, plus you have a good chance of seeing Black Eagles or Klipspringers on the rocky slopes of Phillipskop. Leopard are also known to roam the mountains, so keep an eye out for tell-tale signs.

More information about the hiking trail, including maps and permits can be found at www.phillipskop. co.za/activities/hiking-trails/ haarkapper-hiking-trail. Permits for hiking need to be purchased in advance and are available online for day visitors at R60 per adult and R40 for children under 18. The trail is open daily between 08:00 and 17:00. Phillipskop Mountain Reserve also offers self-catering accommodation and is open for day visitors who want to do shorter hikes for a conservation fee of R40 per adult and R20 per child.

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Still a buyer's market despite lower repo rate By Stephen de Stadler Managing Director Fine & Country Hermanus, Arabella and Kleinmond

he South African Reserve Bank reduced the repurchase rate (the repo rate) by 0.25% (or 25 basis points, to use the accepted terminology), to 6.50%. This means that the major banks in South Africa will reduce the interest rates on loans advanced to customers by 0.25% as well. Although many commentators and economists were hoping for a 50-basis point reduction, even the 25 basis points are an important indication that the Reserve Bank wishes to stimulate consumption and thereby attempt to encourage economic growth. Having to pay less interest on loans allows cash-strapped consumers to spend more in non-banking related activities. Increased consumption leads to an increase in the monetary supply in the economy, which in turn stimulates

growth. Economic growth may also lead to the provision of higher levels of employment, which is positive at all levels of economic development. As relative exchange rates between currencies are derived in part from interest rates in the underlying economies, the other positive effect of the repo rate reduction should be an improvement in the strength of the South African Rand, relative to other major currencies. This makes imports cheaper for South African consumers, which again has a positive effect on the rate of inflation going forward. Any reduction in the interest rates should lead to an improvement in buyer sentiment, which helps to stimulate the residential property market. Sellers should welcome a possible increase in the numbers of interested buyers, but should not at this time anticipate or ask for an increased selling price. From a valuation perspective, the intrinsic value of a home is not increased when the cost of funding the home utilising debt, reduces. Buyers still have the advantage at the moment, and we are not anticipating

a change in this regard in the near future. For those who currently have a mortgage loan or bond that they are repaying, the reduction in interest rates will obviously mean that the bank requires a reduced payment. This is because the commercial banks in South Africa generally maintain the term of the loan, irrespective of changes in the underlying interest rates. However, if you can afford it, my advice is to maintain your current monthly instalment, as the reduction in the repo rate will mean that you will pay off capital sooner than you would have in the past. By way of example, if your loan amount is R1 million, the tenure of your loan is 20 years, and your interest rate was 10.25%, if you maintain your monthly repayments at your current level, you will pay off your bond within 19 years. You thus save a full year of repayments on your bond. At the current levels of interest, settling your longer-term debt sooner rather than later could be one of the best investments you will ever make.

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change. President Nelson Mandela, amongst his other traits, was also a man of great humility and kindness. A man who was able to see the good in all men. If you have never seen it, find the clip online of an iconic concert held in Frankfurt in 1999, where Johnny and Savuka were performing the anti-apartheid song ‘Asimbonanga’. They had written the song for Nelson Mandela, probably the most revered South African ever to have lived, and who joined them on stage for a bit of a dance. The circle of life is indeed interesting when Johnny Clegg dies within a few days of the day on which we and the entire world celebrate and commemorate the life and service of Tata Madiba. As the great man said on the stage that night: “It is music and dancing that makes me at peace with the world.” Rest in peace, Johnny Clegg.

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Water-wise gardening in the Overstrand WHAT CAN I DO?

WHAT IS WATERWISE GARDENING? In Overstrand and surrounds, our water is a precious and dwindling resource. Many of us wish to have lush green gardens but don't realize the impact this has on our water resources.

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There are a number of ways we can be more water-wise in the garden:

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Understand the climate and geology of the area we live in. The Overstrand area is classified as a Fynbos biome. We also live in a winter rainfall area with an average rainfall of 546 mm per year. Use indigenous trees, shrubs and plants that are endemic to our area. Many of these plants should be able to survive on rain water alone once they are established.

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Mulch your plants. Providing a thick layer of mulch all year round reduces the evaporation of water and keeps the soil cool. Improve the soil. Whatever the soil type, the quality and water holding capacity can be improved by adding compost. Compost enriches the soil with nutrients; this promotes the growth of healthy plants, which require less water. Reduce the size of your lawn. Keeping your lawn green requires a lot of water. Start with areas that are not growing well, such as under large trees. Give one deep watering per week instead of daily watering. This will encourage roots to grow strong and deep. Never water during the midday heat in summer.

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If you have an irrigation system, have it serviced so it functions at its optimum. Also set it for fewer days but longer times. (Remember, Level 2 water restrictions apply to the Hermanus area.) Decide if there is an area of your lawn that you can do without. If so, dig it up and start your new water-wise garden. Use pavers, stone or peach pips to make it more interesting. If you want to keep your lawn, replace your exotic grass with indigenous grasses like Buffalo and Cynodon. Study the plants in your garden. If you have hardy plants mixed with water-loving plants, move them so that they are grouped according to their water needs.

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Succulent plants, such as aloes, which store water in their thick stems, leaves or roots; Plants like Ericas which have small or needle-like leaves to minimise the surface area from which water is lost by evaporation; Bulbous plants like the March lily which survives the dry season by going dormant and “ducking underground”; Annuals like the Namaqualand daisies which have adopted a similar strategy by surviving in the form of seeds; and Plants with hairy leaves, waxy leaf coatings or grey leaves that make it easier for plants to retain water and reduce heat.

PLANTS SUITABLE FOR WATER-WISE GARDENS Shrubs: • Agathosma ovata • Barleria obtuse • Euryops pectinatus • Salvia Africana-lutea

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New rates and rules for disposal at Karwyderskraal The Overberg District Municipality (ODM), which owns and operates the Karwyderskraal landfill site, recently published new rates and rules pertaining to the use of this facility, effective 1 July 2019. Overstrand residents who make use of this site to dispose of builders’ rubble, garden refuse (chipped) and general household waste are urged to take note of the following: Registration compulsory In order to make use of the Karwyderskraal landfill site, residents, contractors or anyone who transports building rubble, chipped garden refuse or any domestic waste to the site must first register with the Overberg District Municipality as a site user. Failure to do so would result in dumping being denied. In short, unless your name appears on the database, you will not be allowed to dispose of any waste – even if you show up at the landfill site for the first time. Registration forms are available from Ingrid Marti at imarti@odm.org. za or at the Karwyderskraal weighbridge office.

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Garden refuse No unchipped garden refuse will be accepted. Refuse of this nature should be disposed of at the transfer stations in Kleinmond, Hermanus or the Stanford Drop-off and Gansbaai landfill site; all of which have been equipped with chipping facilities. Builders’ rubble As from 1 July 2019, builders’ rubble will be classified as either “sorted/clean" or "unsorted/ contaminated", and the rates to dispose thereof will be adjusted accordingly. If it is not sorted, however, you will pay per ton disposed of. A contaminated load (any planks, cement bags or general waste) will result in the builders' rubble waste load being charged as a contaminated load at a premium rate of R220 per ton – irrespective of whether it is a full ton or part thereof, you will pay for the full ton. Clean builders’ rubble implies that the load to be disposed of is clean and contains no items larger than a standard brick.

Disposal tariffs From 1 July 2019 until 30 June 2020, the following tariffs (VAT excluded) will apply for disposals at the Karwyderskraal landfill site:

Description

Tariff per ton, or part thereof

Cover material and clean builders’ rubble containing nothing larger than the size of a brick

No charge

Oversized clean builders’ rubble (any of the load larger than brick size)

R100

Mixed, contaminated or unsorted builders’ rubble (containing wood, paper, steel, etc.)

R220

Domestic waste

R217.45

Operating hours The Karwyderskraal landfill facility is open between 08:00 and 17:00 from Monday to Friday. It is closed over weekends but will be accessible should a public holiday fall on a weekday.

Enquiries Should you have any queries regarding the above, please contact Craig Mitchell, Manager: Solid Waste Planning at 028 313 5045 or send an e-mail to cmitchell@overstrand.gov.za or Clivia miniata enquiries@overstrand.gov.za

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OVERSTRAND MUNISIPALITEIT GEDEELTE 228 VAN DIE PLAAS NR 575, BENGUELA COVE, HERMANUS: VOORGESTELDE WYSIGING VAN TERREINONTWIKKELINGSPLAN EN VERGUNNINGSGEBRUIK: WRAP NAMENS BENGUELA COVE INVESTMENTS (BPK) LTD Kragtens Artikel 47 van die Overstrand Munisipaliteit Verordening vir Munisipale Grondgebruikbeplanning, 2015 (Verordening) word kennis hiermee gegee van die onderstaande aansoek, naamlik: •

Wysiging van terreinontwikkelingsplan ingevolge Artikel 16(2)(l) vir die voorgestelde ontwikkeling van ‘n lodge op Gedeelte 228 van die Plaas nr 575, bestaande uit 40 eenhede wat as toeriste akkommodasie aangewend gaan word, ‘n boothuis, oop spasie vir parke en ontspanning, spa / “gesondheidskroeg” (restaurant) en dam.

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Vergunningsgebruik ingevolge Artikel 16(2)(o) vir 40 wooneenhede wat as toeriste akkommodasie aangewend gaan word.

Besonderhede aangaande die voorstel lê ter insae gedurende weeksdae tussen 08:00 and 16:30 by die Departement: Stadsbeplanning te Patersonstraat 16, Hermanus. Enige kommentaar moet skriftelik wees ingevolge die bepalings van Artikels 51 en 52 van die Verordening en die Munisipaliteit (Patersonstraat 16, Hermanus / (f) 028 313 2093 / (e) loretta@overstrand.gov.za) bereik voor of op 30 Augustus 2019, met u naam, adres, kontakbesonderhede, belang in die aansoek, en die redes vir kommentaar. Telefoniese navrae kan gerig word aan die Stadsbeplanner, Mnr. H Olivier by 028 313 8900. Die Munisipaliteit mag weier om kommentare te aanvaar na die sluitingsdatum. Enige persoon wat nie kan lees of skryf nie kan die Departement Stadsbeplanning besoek waar hul deur ‘n munisipale amptenaar bygestaan sal word ten einde hul kommentaar te formuleer. Munisipale Bestuurder, Overstrand Munisipaliteit, Posbus 20, HERMANUS, 7200 Munisipale Kennisgewing Nr. 94/2019

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OVERSTRAND MUNICIPALITY PORTION 228 OF THE FARM NO 575, BENGUELA COVE, HERMANUS: PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF THE SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND CONSENT USE: WRAP ON BEHALF OF BENGUELA COVE INVESTMENTS PTY (LTD)

UMASIPALA WASEOVERSTRAND INXALENYE 228 LEFAMA 575, BENGUELA COVE: ISICELO SOKUFAKWA KWESICWANGCISO SOKUPHUHLISA ISAYITHI NEMVUME YOKUSEBENZISWA: WRAP EGAMENI LIKA BENGUELA COVE INVESTMENTS PTY (LTD)

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 47 of the Overstrand Municipality By-Law on Municipal Land Use Planning, 2015 (By-Law) of the following applications, namely:

Kukhutshwe isaziso ngemiba yamasolotya eCandelo lama47 oMthethwana kaMasipala waseOverstrand oNgezicwangciso Zokusetyenziswa koMhlaba kaMasipala ka2015 (uMthethwana) ngokwezi zicelo zilandelayo ezaziwa ngokuba:

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Amendment of the site development plan in terms of Section (2)(l) for the proposed development of a lodge on Portion 228 of Farm 575, consisting of 40 units to be used as tourist accommodation, a boat house, open space for parks and recreation, spa / health bar (restaurant) and pond.

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Consent use in terms of Section 16(2)(o) for 40 lodge units to be used as tourist accommodation.

uKufakwa kwesicwangciso sokuphuhlisa isayithi ngokwemiba yeSolotya lama 16(2)(l) lophuhliso olucelwayo kwiNxalenye 228 Afdaks Rivier iFama 575 Caledon ukuvumela iiyunithi ezi 40 zokuhlala zendwendwe, indlu yenqanawa, indawo evulekileyo yeepaki kunye nendawo yokuzonwabisa, i-spa/ibha yempilo (indawo yokutyela) kunye nendawo enamanzi.

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Imvume yokusebenziswa ngokwemiba yeSolotya lama 16(2)(o) ukuvumela iiyunithi ezi 40 ezinendawo yokupheka.

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. Any comments must be in writing in terms of the provisions of Sections 51 and 52 of the By-law and reach the Municipality (16 Paterson Street, Hermanus / (f) 028 313 2093 / (e) loretta@overstrand.gov.za) on or before 30 August 2019, quoting your name, address, contact details, interest in the application and reasons for comment. Telephonic enquiries can be made to the Town Planner, Mr. H Olivier 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. Municipal Manager, Overstrand Municipality, P.O. Box 20, HERMANUS, 7200 Municipal Notice No. 94/2019

Iinkcukacha ezihambelana nesi siphakamiso ziyafumaneka ukuze sihlolwe phakathi evekini ukusukela ngentsimbi yesi-08:00 ukuya kweye- 16:30 kwiSebe: Lezicwangciso ngeDolophu kwa16 Paterson Street, Hermanus. Naziphi na izimvo ezibhaliweyo ngokwemiba yezibonelelo zeCandelo lama-51 nama 52 oMthethwana kufuneka zifike kuMasipala (16 Paterson Street, Hermanus / (f) 028 313 2093 / (e) loretta@overstrand.gov.za) ngomhla okanye ngaphambi komhla 30 EyeThupha (uAgasti) 2019, uchaze igama lakho, idilesi, iinkcukacha ofumaneka kuzo, umdla wakho kwesi sicelo nezizathu zokuhlomla. Imibuzo ngefoni ingabuzwa kuMphathi weDolophu, uMnu. H Olivier at 028 313 8900. Umasipala angala ukwamkela izimvo ezifakwe emva komhla wokuvala. Nabani na ongakwaziyo ukufunda nokubhala angandwendwela Isebe Lezicwangciso ZeDolophu apho igosa likaMasipala liza kumnceda afake izimvo zakhe ngokusemthethweni. UMlawuli kaMasipala, Overstrand Municipality, P.O. Box 20, HERMANUS, 7200 Inothisi kaMasipala Nombolo. 94/2019

OVERSTRAND MUNICIPALITY HERMANUS: TRANSFER OF A PORTION OF THE REMAINDER OF ERF 4771 HERMANUS FOR SAFETY AND ACCESS PURPOSES

UMASIPALA WASE-OVERSTRAND HERMANUS: UNIKEZELO LWENXALENYE ESHEKILEYO YESIZA U-4771 EHERMANUS NGENJONGO YOKHUSELEKO NENDLELA YONGENA

OVERSTRAND MUNISIPALITEIT HERMANUS: OORDRAG VAN ‘N GEDEELTE VAN DIE RESTANT VAN ERF 4771 HERMANUS VIR VEILIGHEID- EN TOEGANGSDOELEINDES

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 14 of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act (Act 56 of 2003) of Council’s intention to transfer municipal property, being a portion of the remainder of Erf 4771 Hermanus to:

Isaziso sikhutshwa ngokwemiqathango yeCandelo IweShum’ elineSine (Section 14) phantsi koMthetho wezobuRhulumente bezeKhaya: Nolawulo lweziMali zoMaspala (Umthetho wamaShumi amaHlanu anesiThandathu wonyaka ka 2003) ovakalis’ zeBhunga zokunikezelwa komhlaba kaMasipala, oyinxalenye eshiyekileyo yeSiza u-4771 e-Hermanus ku:

Kennis geskied hiermee in terme van Artikel 14 van die Wet op Plaaslike Regering: Munisipale Finansiëlebestuur (Wet 56 van 2003) van die Raad se voorneme om munisipale eiendom, synde ‘n gedeelte van die restant van Erf 4771 Hermanus oor te dra aan:

PURCHASER: PURCHASE PRICE: PURPOSE: SIZE:

UMTHENGI: BRUCE NEIL ROYDEN HUXTER IXABISO LENTENGISO: ±R197 233.52 (R666.78/m²) (NGAPHANDLE KWERHAFU NTENGO) INJONGO: UKHUSELEKO NENDLELA YOKUNGENA UBUNGAKANANI: ±295,8m²

KOPER: KOOPSOM: DOEL: GROOTTE:

BRUCE NEIL ROYDEN HUXTER ±R197 233.52 (R666.78/m²) (VAT EXCLUDED) SAFETY AND ACCESS PURPOSES ±295,8m²

Enquiries regarding this transaction can be directed to Miss Willmary Murtz at (028) 316 3724 / wmurtz@overstrand.gov.za. Any objections against the proposed transfer must be properly motivated in writing and be lodged at the undersigned by no later than 22 August 2019. Persons who are unable to read or write can submit their objection/comments verbally at the Municipal Offices, Magnolia Street, Hermanus, where they will be assisted by a staff member to put it in writing. Notice No. 92/2019 Municipal Offices HERMANUS. 7200 The Village NEWS 24 July 2019

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Imibuzo malunga nolurhwebo ingajoliswa kuNkosazana Willmary Murtz, (028) 316 3724 / wmurtz@overstrand.gov.za Naziphina izichasi kwesisiphakamiso sokundululwa komhlaba kufuneka zizathuzelwe ngokufanelekileyo zibhalwe phantsi ephepheni kwaye zinikezelwe kulo utyikitywe ngezantsi phambi komhla we 22 uAgasti 2019. Umntu ongakwaziyo ukufunda nobhala angasifaka isichasi okanye izimvo ngomlomo kwiiOfisi zika Maspala, esikwiStalato i-Magnolia, eHermanus, apho bayakuncedwa lilungu eliliGosa ukubhala eso sichasi okany’uluvo. Inombolo yeSaziso 92/2019 Ii-Ofisi zikaMaspala e-HERMANUS, 7200 The Village NEWS 24 uJulayi 2019

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BRUCE NEIL ROYDEN HUXTER ±R197 233.52 (R666.78/m²) (BTW UITGESLUIT) VEILIGHEID- EN TOEGANGSDOELEINDES ±295,8m²

Navrae rakende die transaksie kan gerig word aan Mej. Willmary Murtz by 028 316 3724 / wmurtz@overstrand.gov.za Enige beswaar teen die voorgestelde oordrag moet behoorlik gemotiveerd en skriftelik wees en die ondergetekende voor of op 22 Augustus 2019 bereik. Indien ŉ persoon nie kan lees of skryf nie, kan so ŉ persoon sy/haar beswaar/kommentaar mondelings by die Munisipale Kantore, Magnoliastraat, Hermanus aflê, waar ŉ personeellid sal help om dit op skrif te stel. Kennisgewing Nr. 92/2019 Munisipale Kantore HERMANUS, 7200 The Village NEWS 24 Julie 2019

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OVERSTRAND MUNICIPALITY ERF 2861, WHALE COAST MALL, BERGSIG STREET, SANDBAAI: APPLICATION FOR CONSENT USE AND DEPARTURE: WARREN PATTERSON PLANNING (obo WHALE COAST VILLAGE MALL PROPRIETARY LIMITED, THE SANDBAAI DEVELOPMENT TRUST AND HCI-PROPC07 PROPRIETARY LIMITED)

OVERSTRAND MUNISIPALITEIT ERF 2861, WHALE COAST MALL, BERGSIGSTRAAT, SANDBAAI : AANSOEK OM VERGUNNINGSGEBRUIK EN AFWYKING : WARREN PETTERSON PLANNING (nms WHALE COAST VILLAGE MALL PROPRIETARY LIMITED, THE SANDBAAI DEVELOPMENT TRUST AND HCI-PROPC07 PROPRIETARY LIMITED)

UMASIPALA WASE-OVERSTRAND ISIZA 2861, WHALE COAST MALL, BERGSIG STREET, SANDBAAI: ISICELO SEMVUME SOKUSEBENZISA NOKUPHAMBUKA: WARREN PATTERSON PLANNING (obo WHALE COAST VILLAGE MALL PROPRIETARY LIMITED, THE SANDBAAI DEVELOPMENT TRUST AND HCI-PROPC07 PROPRIETARY LIMITED)

Notice is hereby given in terms of Sections 47 and 48 of the Overstrand Municipality By-Law on Municipal Land Use Planning, 2015 (By-Law) of the applications mentioned below applicable to Erf 2861, Sandbaai namely:

Kragtens Artikels 47 en 48 van die Overstrand Munisipaliteit Verordening vir Munisipale Grondgebruikbeplanning, 2015 (Verordening) word kennis hiermee gegee van die onderstaande aansoeke van toepassing op Erf 2861, Sandbaai, naamlik:

ISaziso siyanikezelwa ngokuhambelana namaCandelo 47 nelama-48 oMthetho oYilwayo kaMasipala wase-Overstrand ongoCwangciso lokuSetyenziswa koMhlaba kaMasipala, 2015 (uMthetho oYilwayo) sezicelo ezichazwe ngasezantsi ezihambelana neSiza 2861, Sandbaai ezizezi:

(a) Application in terms of Section 16.(2)(o) for a consent use (transmission tower) in order to accommodate a free standing cellular communications base station consisting of a 25m high lattice type transmission tower, 3x3 sector antennas and microwave dishes attached to the tower, as well as 3 equipment containers on the above property; and

(a) Aansoek ingevolge Artikel 16.(2)(o) van die Verordening om vergunningsgebruik (transmissietoring) ten einde ‘n vrystaande sellulêre kommunikasie basisstasie bestaande uit ‘n 25m hoë rooster (“lattice”) tipe transmissietoring, 3x3 sektor antennas en mikrogolfskottels aangeheg aan die toring, asook 3 toerustinghouers (“containers”) op bogenoemde eiendom te akkommodeer; en

(a) Isicelo semvume sokusetyenziswa kophongoma lothungelwano ngokuhambelana neCandelo 16.(2)(o) loMthetho oYilwayo ukulungiselela isikhululo sesiseko esizimelayo sonxibelelwano esinophongoma lothungelwano esiluhlobo lwesakhelo esimphakamo ungama-25m, eneempondo zesebe eli-3x3 kunye nezikhongozeli zemikroweyivu ezincanyatheliswe kuphongoma, kunye namagqongo ezixhobo kule propati; kuye

(b) Application for a departure in terms of Section 16.(2)(b) of the By-Law to exceed the 14m height restriction applicable to the property in order to accommodate the 25m high transmission tower.

(b) Aansoek om afwyking ingevolge Artikel 16.(2)(b) van die Verordening ten einde die 14m hoogtebeperking van toepassing op die eiendom te oorskry ten einde die 25m hoë transmissietoring te akkommodeer.

(b) Isicelo sokuphambuka ngokuhambelana neCandelo 16.(2)(b) loMthetho oYilwayo lokugqitha kwisithintelo somphakamo ozili-14m umphakamo ofanelekileyo kwipropati ukulungiselela uphongoma lothungelwano olumphakamo ungama-25m.

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.

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

Iinkcukacha ezihmabelana nesi sindululo ziyafumaneka ukuba zihlolwe kwiintsuku zaphakathi evekini, phakathi kwentsimbi ye-08:00 ukuya kweye-16:30 kwiCandelo: Ukucwangciswa kweDolophu kwa16 ePaterson Street, eHermanus.

Any written comments must be submitted in accordance with the provisions of Sections 51 and 52 of the By-law and reach the Municipality (16 Paterson Street, Hermanus / (f) 028 313 2093 / (e) loretta@overstrand.gov.za) on or before 30 August 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. H Boshoff 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.

Enige skriftelike kommentaar moet in ooreenstemming met die bepalings van Artikels 51 en 52 van die Verordening wees en die Munisipaliteit (Patersonstraat 16, Hermanus / (f) 028 313 2093 / (e) loretta@overstrand.gov.za) bereik voor of op 30 Augustus 2019, met u naam, adres, kontakbesonderhede, belang in die aansoek en redes vir kommentaar. Telefoniese navrae kan gerig word aan die Stadsbeplanner, Mnr. H. Boshoff 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.

Naluphi na uluvo olubhaliweyo malungeniswe ngokwezibonelelo zamaCandelo lama-51 nelama-52 oMthethwana kaMasipala (16 Paterson Street, Hermanus / (f) 028 313 2093 / (e) loretta@overstrand.gov.za) ngomhla okanye ngaphambi kilwesiHlanu umhla wama-30 August wama-2019, unike igama lakho, idilesi, iinkcukacha ofumaneka kuzo, umdla wakho kwesi sicelo nezizathu zokuhlomla. Imibuzo ngefowuni ingathunyelwa kuMnu H. Boshoff at 028 313 8900. UMasipala angala ukwamkela iziphakamiso emva kosuku lokuvala. Nabanina ongakwaziyo ukufunda okanye ukubhala angandwendwela iSebe likaMasipala lokuCwangcisa iDolophu apho igosa likamasipala liza kumnceda ukuze ahlomle ngokusemthethweni.

Municipal Manager, Overstrand Municipality, P.O. Box 20, HERMANUS, 7200 Municipal Notice No. 93/2019

Munisipale Bestuurder, Overstrand Munisipaliteit, Posbus 20, HERMANUS, 7200 Munisipale Kennisgewing Nr. 93/2019

UMphathi kaMasipala, uMasipala waseOverstrand, P.O. Box 20, HERMANUS, 7200 Inombolo yesaziso sikaMasipala 93/2019

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Netball in focus after successful World Cup By Tony O'Hagan

he fine performance by the Proteas netball team at the recent World Cup in Liverpool will further boost the popularity of the sport in South Africa. Our ladies reached the semi-finals of this global event, losing narrowly to Australia, the number one ranked team in world netball. Semi-final progress was achieved after topping the group, including a win over Jamaica who ranked second in the world at the commencement of the World Cup. The Proteas went on to lose the playoff for third place against England but the ladies did

Putting Pirate

us proud by their performances throughout the tournament. The final was contested between antipodean rivals, Australia and New Zealand, who have dominated this event since it was first played in 1963, previously known as The World Netball Championships. In a pulsating final, New Zealand emerged victorious, beating Australia 52–51. This was their fifth triumph, the last coming in 2003. Australia entered this year’s World Cup as the hot favourites, having lifted the trophy on 11 previous occasions and came close to a successful defense for top honours. The 2019 Netball World Cup was a great success and of huge benefit in the promotion and advancement of netball in the world sporting arena.

Historically, the sport's roots emanated from basketball, which was introduced in1891. Basketball was modified to cater for women, giving rise to rules called "basquette". Variations of this appeared across the United States and England. The women's basketball rules were further modified over several years in England to form an entirely new sport called "netball". The first code of rules for this new sport was published at the start of the 20th century and netball spread throughout the British Empire. In 1950 the rules of netball were standardised internationally and the International Netball Federation (INF) was formed. The sport has been contested at the Commonwealth Games since 1998. Netball is more popular among Commonwealth countries

and those countries previously part of the British Empire. The game is reportedly played in 80 countries and by over 20 million people worldwide. Netball remains primarily a women's sport, although male participation is on the increase. Men’s teams do exist but are less of an attraction than mixed teams, which are becoming more popular. Mixed teams are on the rise in South Africa but are more prevalent in Australia and New Zealand, where numerous mixed leagues are gaining in popularity. Netball has yet to reach the status of a fully professional sport, but this will surely change, judging by the enormous interest in the recent World Cup. Large monetary incentives were offered to our Proteas team on successful results at the World Cup.

Netball is the most popular team sport for women and the recent focus on this sport, both via attendance and a growing television audience, will attract increased sponsorship awards. These additional revenues will see a movement towards broader professionalism in netball. Women's team sports are playing an important role in the global sports arena. Prize money for the next Women's Football World Cup will be doubled. Women’s rugby union and sevens and the women’s World Cup Hockey are attracting larger audiences. These sports and the recent Women's Netball World Cup have placed women's team sports firmly in the world spotlight.

World junior, Sam Simpson, makes SA proud

By Julian Shaw

reetings to one and all once more. This week we saw some beautiful days between the cold fronts and then again some horrendous winds! Oh, well, that’s winter in Hermanus for you. I have chatted about this youngster before and thought I would provide an update on his achievements so far in 2019 and his plans going forward.

ning the individual on 18 under par! Not bad so far; now for the rest of the year… Sam has received an invitation to play in the Junior Players’ Championship at the hallowed course of TPC Sawgrass in Florida. He will then represent South Africa at the Duke of York Champions Trophy at Royal Portrush in Ireland, which is this year’s Open venue. This tournament is made up of U19 stoke play winners from 26 nations!

Scores at a glance

Now, going on from there, if you can catch your breath, there are rumours that Sam’s name is in the mix to play the Junior President’s Cup ahead of the real President’s Cup in Australia. As I have said before, watch this pleasant, well-mannered young man. He is going to go far – I think to the top floor!

Sam Simpson won the U19 African Amateur Stroke Play Championship at Humewood on 13 under par, and was the runner-up in the Match Play. He then won the Boland Amateur at Paarl on 11 under par before representing South Africa in the All-Africa Junior Golf Championship in Botswana, which they won – Sam winning the championship on a massive 23 under par!

Travelling and playing as an amateur does come at a hefty price, however. If there are members of the community who would be able to support this youngster, I know it would be greatly appreciated. Please contact me if you’d like to do so.

Without a pause, they then went to the Junior World Cup in Japan and yes, you guessed it, they won and set a new record, with Sam win-

Until next week have a great one and enjoy those lovely winter days. Julz and the team

Sam receiving his individual trophy at the Junior World Cup in Japan from the tournament chairman.

SATURDAY 13 JULY Alliance Stableford 128 players Winners: East course: Hennie Theron, Don Munro, Paul Benade and Gert Keuler - 91 points North course: Dave Johnston, Heinz Thuizen, Doug Krugmann, Emil Krugmann - 86 points South course: Lucas Steyn, Walter Pretorius, Zac van Zyl, Danie Calitz - 94 points Best gross: Hennie Theron 72 LADIES’ TUESDAY 16 JULY Betterball Stableford: Winner: Cheryl Richardson and Janet Swarts - 43 points. Runners-up: Pier Blommaert and Mieke Tetley - 41 points c/i MEN’S WEDNESDAY 17 JULY Betterball Stableford 73 players: Winners: Colin Woodhatch - nett 67 and John Simpson - 43 points. Runners-up: Andrew Philip and Frans Esterhuyse - 41 points Best gross: Sam Simpson 71 League results The Kruger league played at the weekend against Ceres at Ceres and lost 5 - 1 The Brodie league played Swellendam at Swellendam and lost 6 - 0

WHALERS ATHLETIC CLUB TIME TRIAL RESULTS 18 July 2019 3 km Runners: 1. Theo Malan 13:23; 2. Martin Engelbrecht 14:29; 3. Roelof van Weele 17:53; 4. Annamarie Gouws 17:53; 5. Ena Lamminga 28:51 PB; 6. Jack Lamminga 28:51 PB 3 km Walkers: 1. Ronél Bootha 24:00; 2. Ben Bootha 24:00; 3. Jean Grant 24:11; 4. Eloise Oosthuizen 25:44; 5. Lizet Oosthuizen 26:46; 6. Diane Hunter 26:50 SB; 7. Willie Loedolff 31:25 5 km Runners: 1. Ingallathi Godana 21:07; 2. Daniël Nel 21:09; 3. Snati Mboqe 21:27 PB; 4. Danie (J) Gouws 21:27; 5. Johann Kotzé 21:45 PB; 6. Gerrit (J) Oosthuizen 22:04; 7. Wilhelm Cooper 23:20; 8 Nicolene van der Merwe 23:57 SB; 9. Danie (S) Gouws 25:44; 10. Les Hanna 26:52; 11. Tiaan Lamminga 27:33 PB; 12. Dennis Lamminga 27:33; 13. André Hartnec 27:43; 14. Debbie Taljaard 27:43; 15. Heidi Kotzé 27:47; 16. Johann (S) Kotzé 27:56; 17. Mikki Milne 28:02; 18. Roly Willmore 28:40; 19. Theresa Fenn 29:26; 20. Annelle Cronje 29:38 PB; 21. Taryn Pnematicatos 29:49; 22. Sharon Sleigh 29:50; 23. Theo Heyns 29:51; 24. John Theobald 31:07; 25. Glenda Theobald 31:28; 26. Monica Hamman 31:43; 27. Elsabé Kotzé 36:06; 28. Emmie Gouws 44:09 5 km Walkers: 1. Tania Cooper 39:16; 2. Arlene Ehrenberg 44:09 8 km Runners: 1. Jimmy Bonjesi 26:43; 2. Bulelani Mhloyane 31:08 SB; 3. Frank Gillion 36:57; 4. Suzie King 37:25; 5. David Jordaan 41:58 SB; 6. Tom Stabler 42:24; 7. James Sleigh 42:24

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MY SCHOOL ‘Dans in Jou Taal’ Nationals

ans in Jou Taal is a televised national dance competition on kykNET that is open to all dance studios across South Africa in all genres of dance. Five groups of dancers from each province are selected for the nationals which will take place this year in Pretoria in the last week of August. The top five winning groups at nationals will win R150 000 and a video contract from Dans in Jou Taal.

participating for the second time this year with two groups of dancers – a senior (grade 9–11) group of eight dancers and a junior (grade 6–8) group of eight dancers. Both groups performed in Cape Town on Wednesday July 17 in the Western Province elimination round, with the senior group

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being selected for nationals. Marina’s dancers also made it through to nationals last year, but faced some difficulty with the stage. This year, they are fully prepared and ready to bring home a win! They will need to raise a total of R70 000 to be able to perform in Pretoria. If you would like to make a donation or sponsor the senior dancers for the Dans in Jou Taal nationals in August, please contact Marina on 083 721 6994.

Baldwin Hansen, a grade 12 learner at Hermanus High School, received the news on Monday 15 July that he had been chosen as flyhalf for the U18A SA School's team. Baldwin formed part of the Boland Craven Week team that played at Grey College during the July school holidays and it was here that his talent was spotted. The SA School's team will play three games in August: on 9 August against Wales, 13 August against Argentina and 17 August against England. Baldwin is the third pupil in seven years from Hermanus High School to be chosen for the SA Schools Rugby team. Leolin Zas was the first in 2013 and Lionel April the second in 2018. PHOTO: Hermanus High School Congratulations to Simoné Roux (Hermanus High), Sophia Byleveld (Hermanus High) (left), Emma Coetzee (Hermanus Primary) and Ashleigh Scheepers (Home School High) who have been chosen for the SANESA Overberg team for the regional finals which will take place in George from 7 – 11 August. This competition is between the regions of Cape Winelands, Overberg, Cape Metro/West Coast and Eden, and will determine the SANESA Western Cape Provincial Team which will compete at the SANESA National Championships in Gauteng later this year.

Marina’s eight senior and eight junior dancers just before the Western Province finals on 17 July. At the back from left are Karla Voges, Jennifer Davel, (fourth row) Veronique Botha, Mieke Ludek, Adré Kleyn, (third row) Nathan Bloemarts, Chanri van Vuuren, Charla Serdyn, (second row) Lara Arrison, Chiara Sauderson, Zeta Swartz, Rubie Bloemarts, Francesca Saunderson, (front) Lize Mari Lourens and Twané Botha. PHOTO: Taylum Meyer

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