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The Karoo Prinia, or Spotted Prinia (Prinia maculosa) is a small passerine bird and an endemic resident breeder in Namibia, South Africa, Lesotho, and Swaziland. They will frequent fynbos and gardens where they are active gleaners of insects, from catepillars and beetles, to flies and grasshoppers. This youngster was spotted (and heard chirping) in Sandbaai. PHOTO: Taylum Meyer
Nurdles pollute our coastline Writer De Waal Steyn
weeks the nurdles had made their way down the country’s east coast.
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onservation authorities have expressed their concern after large quantities of plastic pellets, known as nurdles, were found on beaches from Cape Infanta to Muizenberg over the past few weeks. In the Overstrand washed-up nurdles have been found on Castle beach in Pearly Beach, at Die Damme in Franskraal and the Silver Sands beach in Betty’s Bay. The public is urged to keep a lookout for these pellets and to assist with cleaning up our beaches by collecting and handing them in at designated spots to prevent them from ending up in our landfills. Nurdles were first spotted along our shoreline in December 2017 after two damaged containers fell off a cargo ship in the Durban harbour. Within
A nurdle is a tiny plastic bead, about 3 mm in diameter. This is the form in which virgin plastic leaves chemical factories. They are packaged in 25 kg bags and transported to other countries by the container load. There they go to plastic product factories, are melted down and injection-moulded into an endless variety of plastic products and packaging. “Because they resemble fish eggs and miniature jellyfish, any nurdles that end up in the ocean
are mistaken for food and happily ingested by sardines and other small fish, as well as turtle hatchlings and any animals PHOTO: that filter sea water to obtain Jax Bath, food – from tube worms to DICT whales. Ingesting plastic is disastrous, as many of the smaller animals cannot egest (poop out) the offensive plastic once it is in their gut. This makes them unable to take in real food and ends in a painful death by starvation,” says Xavier Zylstra, Deputy Head of the Environmental Education Centre of the Two Oceans Aquarium Education Foundation. He says when nurdles are viewed under a mi-
croscope they have a very rough surface. “This seems to attract toxins from the sea, making each nurdle a toxic mix of petrochemicals and other additives, along with the toxic coating absorbed from polluted sea water. Once this enters the gut of any animal the toxins are absorbed. The small amount absorbed from a few nurdles may not kill a small animal in the short term, but many of these small animals are eaten by larger ones and the toxins accumulate up the food chain to possibly kill or debilitate higher predators, like tuna, sharks, seals and dolphins – and make human consumers very ill.” The nurdles also affect shore birds that see them as food. Zylstra says it is doubtful whether the nurdles now washing up on our shores are part of the 2017 spill. It rather seems to be the result of a new spill, although it would be hard to trace from which specific vessel it came. Continues on P2
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used as a large sieve.
Overstrand Municipality has asked members of the public to be on the lookout for any nurdles that may be found along our coastline and to report sightings to help track the movements of these potentially lethal little beads.
Nurdles should not go to landfill or be recycled, so please do not discard them in municipal waste bins. To better understand nurdle hotspots, please mark your nurdle bag/container with the location where the nurdles were collected. Residents are requested to drop the nurdles off at any local municipal office, library or fire station. In the Hangklip-Kleinmond area there are signposted wheelie bins at the Silver Sands and Stony Point beach car parks. Whale Coast Conservation at the Green House on the R43 will also take collected nurdles.
If you spot any of these on the beaches, please report the sightings to the Overstrand Municipality's Environmental Department on 028 316 3724 during office hours or 028 313 8111/028 313 8980 after hours. If possible, try to include the GPS co-ordinates. Alternatively contact Dyer Island Conservation Trust on 082 907 5607 or the African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary (APSS) on 072 598 7117 and remember to mention exactly where they were found/spotted. To hunt for these nasty plastic pellets, you can use either a sieve to separate the sand from the nurdles or place marine debris with nurdles in it in a bucket of water. The nurdles will float on the water. A shade cloth can also be
It is likely that every onshore gale event will see new nurdles come to shore and that the Agulhas current will carry them further down the coastline. That leaves it up to all ocean-loving eco-warriors to keep an eye on our beaches and have your nurdle hunting tools on standby. Every nurdle picked up off the beach is one less nurdle in the food chain.
Nurdles are virgin plastic beads, which are melted down and used to make plastic products. RIGHT: Homemade nurdle collecting kit. PHOTO: Xavier Zylstra Read the full article by Xavier Zylstra here: https://aquariumfoundation.org.za/return-of-the-nurdles/
ABOVE & BELOW: A sieve can be used to separate sand and grit from the nurdles; and to catch floating nurdles in the water. PHOTOS: Pete Oxford
LEFT: The nurdles were picked up on Betty's Bay main beach at the high water mark. Mary spent 15 minutes cleaning a one square metre space. PHOTO: Mary Fireheart BELOW: Nurdles (right) are mistaken for food by marine life. They look very similar to fish eggs (left). PHOTO: Roe Fulmar
LEFT: This graphic shows examples of plastic debris found in wildlife. Visit www.nurdlehunt. org.uk/the-problem.html, scroll down to this infographic and hover over the images to find out more about each example. On the website you will also see a graphic which shows the pathways of nurdles into the environment (below).
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New-look HPP to patrol the streets from next week
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ermanus residents will from 1 November see a brand-new Hermanus Public Protection (HPP) in areas such as Hermanus Old Town, the Cliff Path and Voëlklip, offering not only foot and vehicle patrols but also clean-up services.
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“The new HPP is the result of the signing of the final financial agreement on 30 September between the newly established HPP Non-Profit Company and the Overstrand Municipality. This also concludes the establishment of the Hermanus Special Rating Area (HSRA),” says HPP Chair, Errol van Staden. In short, the financial agreement establishes and regulates the agreement between HPP and the municipality, as well as the flow of money from property owners via the municipality to the HSRA Management Company.
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According to Van Staden, the new-look HPP ushers in a new era for Hermanus public safety. R
“HPP has entered into a three-year rent-free lease agreement with the municipality for a control centre at the premises of the Fire Brigade in Mussel Street. From 1 November foot patrols along the Cliff Path, the CBD and Hoy’s Koppie will resume. Patrollers will wear khaki uniforms with red bibs and peaks. The new HPP logo will feature prominently on all attire. Patrollers will receive training to equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge to also act as tourism ambassadors.” He said three HPP-branded armed response vehicles will patrol the HSRA area from 17th Avenue in Voëlklip through to Swartdam Road 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The vehicles will be linked to the control centre, neighbourhood watch groups and law enforcement agencies. Bicycle patrols will no longer take place. “Iphupha Clearing and Cleaning Services, which is 100% black-owned, will provide litter collection and removal services along the entire Cliff Path, adjacent parking areas that are not serviced by the municipality and Hoy’s Koppie,” added Van Staden. Going forward, HPP will have a strong focus on technology. The current CCTV network will be expanded to provide better coverage of the special rating area and the organisation is already busy with the installation of advanced software that has artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. This will improve our control centre’s effectiveness and allow for the early detection of possible criminal events, and the tracking of suspicious-looking vehicles and people. The
technology will also allow for licence plate and vehicle recognition capability. Marius Boshoff, Hermanus branch manager for Fidelity ADT, said the group is delighted to be the public safety and prevention service provider to HPP. “It is no understatement to say that this has been a tumultuous year for everyone in South Africa and there were certainly few reasons for celebration. However, the conclusion of this new HPP contract is a positive way in which we can bring 2020 to an end. We look forward to continuing our long and successful partnership with the people of Hermanus and the amazing team that help keep it safe,” said Boshoff. The current HPP Board consists of Errol van Staden (Chairperson), Tobie Louw (Director of Finance and Strategy), Barry van Vuren (Operations Director), Anton Hartman (External Relations and Operations Support Director), Brigitte Sabbe (Urban Management Director), Ann Wright (Cleansing Director) and Clinton Lerm (Communications Director). “The current Board holds the view that there is a need for continuity (from the old dispensation to the new dispensation) and diversity to manage the transition and to implement the business plan. In the context of succession planning, there is a need to encourage the younger generation to become involved in the affairs and functioning of HPP,” Van Staden said. Marcia Bown, who coordinated the establishment of the HSRA, has been appointed as executive officer, while Hennie Niemand will continue in his role as HPP manager. Jason Botes has been appointed by Fidelity ADT as the HPP Operations manager. Van Staden said HPP’s AGM will be held at 18:00 on Thursday, 5 November 2020 at the Municipal Auditorium, Civic Centre, Overstrand Municipality. “As Covid-19 regulations are still in place, the number of attendees will be restricted. Property owners within the HSRA who wish to attend, must register via email at info@hpp.org.za. "Please provide your full name, erf number and mobile number. Attendees will be selected on a first-come-first-served basis, with only one attendee permitted per property. Attendees must be at the venue by 17:00 to allow time for the compulsory health screening. Masks must be worn.” HPP will soon be migrating from a landline to a virtual switchboard. The new emergency number is 087 550 5295. The website details have also changed. The new website can be found at www.hpp.org.za.
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28 October 2020
War of the rose gardens in Greyton Writer Elaine Davie Photographer Hedda Mittner
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t the end of each October the small town of Greyton struts its stuff as the Rose Capital of the Overberg. In this time of pandemic, the organisers have not let us down. The Rose Fair is back with a bigger and better showing than ever before, flaunting an explosion of colour at every turn; happily roses seem to have developed their own immunity to Covid-19. For the past 40 years or so the Greyton Rose Fair has attracted visitors from far and wide and they will not be disappointed this year. Of course, in about February when the organising committee started making plans for it, they had no idea of what was to follow, first on the world stage and then in South Africa. The possibility of having to cancel the Rose Fair was unthinkable, so it was a case of adapt or die. The abundant rains the region has enjoyed this winter have fully justified this decision. Under normal circumstances this is a village of beautiful gardens. “Everything you put into the ground in Greyton grows,” says one
of its enthusiastic gardeners, Evan Hodkinson. “But this year the good rains have turned them into veritable show pieces.” One of the fortunate decisions the committee decided to make, says Penny Sparrowhawk, was to hold the Fair over two weekends instead of one, 24 – 25 October and 31 October – 1 November. “Usually visitors stream into Greyton in hordes over a single weekend and it’s a real bun fight, but with social distancing in mind, we decided to stretch it to a second weekend. We’re so pleased with this decision,” she adds, “that we’ll probably continue with it next year. It’s just so much more pleasant for everyone concerned.” Although they have had to scrap the annual street parade this year and the crowning of Miss Rosebud, as well as the fiercely contested rose competition and exhibition, which usually fea-
characteristics. Roses, of course, are there in abundance in every colour and shape, and in all sizes and forms, from standards, to climbers, to miniatures. But other plants clamour for attention in size, fragrance and diversity, including giant yesterday-today-and-tomorrow shrubs, side-byside with equally enormous camellias, pom-poms and poppies. tures around 400 blooms, they have made as much use of online options as possible. The Rose Fair Facebook page features video talks on gardens and rose cultivation, and gardeners are still able to display pictures of their prizewinning blooms for virtual bragging rights. However, it’s always the open gardens that attract the most attention and this year that feature still enjoys pride of place. Nine of the outsized gardens are open to the public on both weekends and each one has its own special
If you are a tree hugger, there are ancient oaks in their stately splendour, yellow woods and spring-clad pin oaks, interspersed with languid lawns dotted with pergolas and ponds. A feature of this year’s gardens, reflective of the times we live in, is the addition of flourishing vegetable patches, often in the same bed as decorative plants. The renowned Greyton leiwater system ensures they are always well watered. There are so many gardens to see, one more magnificent than the
TOP: Right at the top of Main Road is the home of Linda and Mike Ronquest. Their garden, which they started to develop in 2010 when they moved to Greyton from Pretoria, boasts an abundance of formally arranged rose bushes, many of them about to burst into bloom. LEFT: A former wine farmer from Wellington, Evan Hodkinson is the gardener in the family. When he and his wife Kathi bought their house five years ago, there were so many weeds in the garden that it had to be ploughed up to start afresh. A lush and sprawling lawn now forms the centrepiece and is surrounded by masses of rose bushes, flowering shrubs, annuals and herbs, with strategically placed loungers, pergolas and ponds. RIGHT: Toni Dalling’s mixed flower beds bring an explosion of colour to this abundant country garden. It’s hard to believe that when she and her husband, Andrew bought their property 15 years ago, there was no garden at all.
other, thanks to the commitment and passion of their owners, that one is in danger of sensory overload. And this upcoming weekend is likely to be even more spectacular than the one before. Due to a late cold snap, some of the roses were not yet in full bloom last weekend, but the masses of buds about to burst, indicate a bumper blooming by this weekend. Take a break between garden visits for a refreshing coffee or lunch at one of the excellent restaurants and coffee shops in Greyton, or why not make a weekend of it and spread your viewings over two days. And don’t forget to take a raffle ticket while you’re there. The famous Rose Fair ‘Put a Smile on a Child’ raffle last year raised R90 000 for the children of Greyton, Genadendal and other small, neighbouring settlements like Berea and Voorstekraal. Greyton can get very hot, as we discovered this past Saturday, so bring a hat, together with your mask, and you will need to buy a map of the open gardens at the Greyton Tourism office on the Main Road. This will be your entry ticket to as many of them as you wish to visit. More information is available on the Greyton website, www.greytontourism.com or e-mail greytonrosefair@gmail.com
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Mayoral meet and greet with local businesses
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ayor Dudley Coetzee, accompanied by some members of his Mayoral Committee (MAYCO) continued his ‘meet and greet walkabout’ in the Hermanus CBD on Wednesday, 21 October. The idea behind this initiative is to introduce the mayor to new business owners as well as those who relocated to new premises, and to find out, first hand, how they were affected by the harsh restrictions of lockdown and how they are coping. Coetzee also used this opportunity to wish them the best of success for the coming season. The MAYCO members met several business owners, including Charelle de Wet of the Hermanus Natural Health Centre on the corner of Royal and Dirkie Uys Streets, who took over the shop in mid-2019. “We just managed to pick up more stock and then came Covid-19 and pulled the rug out from under us. It’s been a learning curve and it’s still tough, but we are hoping that more people will join us in embracing a healthy and natural lifestyle”, she said. The Mayor’s walkabout continued with a visit
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to Daan’s Bakery nextdoor, which opened on 13 October. The Gonggrijp family, who also own Dutchies and Ficks, got the idea of opening a traditional artisan bakery when they struggled to secure sufficient daily bread stocks early enough. Now son Daan and his partner, who is known as Talent the Baker, offer a selection of freshly baked breads every day between 07:00 and 14:00 (closed on Sundays). Across the road from the bakery, in the premises previously occupied by Standard Bank, Craig Austin of Co.Unity took the party on a tour of their shared office spaces, offering options of working from an open hot desk, a cubicle or private office, or making use of their other facilities such as the boardroom, zoom room, coffee shop, undercover parking and a pop-up gym. Different membership packages are available for short-term leases (no deposit) ranging from a few hours to a few months. The group proceeded to the Hope Street Market at Tulip Coffee Bar, where Justin Dodd, chef Rickey Broekhoven and Victoria Young-Pugh (Victoria’s Pantry), as well as Natalie Munro pooled their
talents and resources to offer edible delights and hand-made crafts under one roof. This was a sensible solution during the lockdown as it enabled them to also share rental costs. Rickey was very excited about the visit as he said he’d never met the mayor before and appreciated the support. The Mayor then had the opportunity to engage with Emilia Knight of The Gallery Café & Deli in High Street. The group was thrilled to hear that this popular eatery was recently rated number 1 on Tripadvisor’s Best Restaurants in the Western Cape. What a feather in the cap for Hermanus – and for this innovative and hardworking entrepreneur! The last two businesses visited by the MAYCO were Tactical Security Solutions, a new shop specialising in security equipment that Jan Jansen recently opened in Royal Lane, and Hermanus Cycles in Long Street, which has expanded to bigger premises. According to owner Leon Prak, the cycling industry has experienced a positive spin-off from the pandemic. “People just want to get out and appreciate being outdoors again,” he said.
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FROM THE EDITOR
28 October 2020
New HPP sets example for the region
The new-look HPP should serve as an example to all communities in the Overstrand of what can be achieved with the establishment of a Special Rating Area (SRA). Several processes to establish SRAs in the region have been ongoing for several years and, unfortunately, the impact of Covid-19 has led to the establishment of SRAs in Onrus/ Vermont and Kleinmond being postponed for a year. It is expected that these SRAs will start functioning from 1 July 2021.
Because the needs of different communities vary so much, SRAs are the perfect vehicle to cater to the individual needs of an area. While these needs may differ from one area to another, the one service all communities need is public safety. There is no denying that crime has a detrimental impact on all of us and we must all do whatever we can to help eradicate the scourge from our shores.
The different SRA processes have elicited serious debate by those who either support or oppose them. In short, an SRA is the establishment of a non-profit company that delivers additional top-up services to those offered by the municipality. These include, amongst others, public safety, cleansing services, maintenance of infrastructure, and upgrading of the environment. The cost of these services is recouped through a special levy that is payable to the municipality along with your monthly rates and taxes.
Llandudno near Cape Town is the perfect example of a suburb that has been able to drastically reduce its
crime rate after the establishment of an SRA. While the most significant expenditure is extensive monitoring, detection and prevention initiatives, the whole area benefits from the additional security monitoring. In much the same way the old HPP has served Hermanus with pride over the past two decades, the new HPP will do the same. With the assistance of Fidelity ADT as its public safety service provider, residents and visitors can look forward to greater peace of mind, especially along our Cliff Path.
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had alerted them about the prospect of finding gold further up the coast.
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This is where the wires got somewhat crossed. Shaka would communicate with Alphonso in Fanagalo/ Afrikaans, then Alf would translate in Italian to Lenny da Vinci, who scribbled shorthand notes in Latin for some reason. Deciphering and back-translating confused the captain, who spoke only Portuguese.
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Marco Polo’s Travels: The Kruger Millions
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Along with the resumption of cleaning services, the area should hold on to its reputation as a sought-after destination during what is expected to be a busy summer season.
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ith this being the last edition of the month, we continue with the highs and lows of Marco Polo’s journey to the Far East via South Africa. Last time, Captain Vasco Diaz of the Santa Flatulata had sent Marco and three other crew members ashore to erect a Portuguese flag on the beach, and generally explore Richard’s Bay (Marco Polo’s Travels: The Zulu Encounter, 30 September).
Eventually he understood that great treasures beckoned from a bay to the north. He just couldn’t grasp why they thought it important that some Scotsman called Lawrence O’Marks had wagon-loads of precious wood for sale. With the logs they’d loaded in Nice Nè, the Santa Flatulata was barely buoyant as it was.
As you can imagine they were mighty relieved that their encounter with the fearsome King Shaka had not ended in slaughter. This would have severely hampered Marco’s mission – to find Pa and Kubla Cohen near a place called Xanadu, far to the east.
Now, the Fanagalo/Afrikaans word for wood is hout – very close to goud (gold), and it took a while for Marco to convince his captain that the simple positioning of the tongue created the slight difference between hout and goud, although the difference in reward was anything but slight.
Clutching the sacred vuvuzela presented to them as a talisman by the king, they braved the crashing surf and circling sharks, and paddled back out to the Santa Flatulata to inform their captain that the king
Lured by the shiny option, our captain decided to change course. Instead of turning east towards the island owned by Madame Gaskar, he headed north to find this Lawrence O’Marks bloke.
Anticipating the thrill of replacing timber logs with gold bars, our captain and the entire crew got severely sloshed. But the decision to deviate course had Marco in two minds. He relished the thought of finding the wagon-loads of gold that a certain Mr Kruger had apparently mislaid, but he desperately wanted to find Pa in the land of chopsticks and silkworms. The next day, once the crew members had shed their hangovers, the Santa Flatulata set sail once again with a steady wind from her rear. It was a short hop to Delagoa Bay, and on arrival Diaz was thrilled to see a Portuguese flag flapping proudly on the jetty. So there must be some Portuguese speakers in the area who could help locate the missing treasure, he thought. Now, this Lawrence O’Marks fellow was obviously a big cheese in the little settlement that bore his name. He owned the trading post, the hostel, the stables and the pole-dancing saloon, so the captain gave the entire crew shore-leave to mingle and make discrete enquiries about you-know-what. Well, birds of a feather don’t fall far from the tree, and the entire crew headed straight for the pole-dancing saloon. All except Marco. Anxious to find this gold, he went searching
the forested hills surrounding the settlement, and after a few hours he stumbled upon the gold-laden ox wagons hidden in a donga. From then on things moved quickly. Crew members were yanked out of the saloon, and the unloading of logs and on-loading of gold bars happened at breakneck speed. A storm was brewing and our captain wanted to outrun it. Sadly, he didn’t. The Santa Flatulata was still inside the shallows of the bay when the storm hit her. Overladen with gold bars, waves crashed over her decks, and she began taking on water. Terrified – and with the vuvuzela clamped firmly between his teeth – Marco leapt overboard, and clinging desperately onto a jettisoned log, he watched in horror while the Santa Flatulata gurgled forlornly as she slowly sank beneath the swells. Fortunately, all was not lost. That afternoon, Somali pirates, happily collecting the jettisoned Stinkwood logs, rescued the exhausted chap. But would they be heading east towards the fabled Pleasure Dome? Who will retrieve those Kruger millions in the shallows of Delagoa Bay, and was that the end of the vuvuzela? Information is sketchy, but stay tuned...
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Thank you for supporting Just Care With the dire economic situation and the ongoing impact of the Coronavirus, Just Care truly believes it is more essential than ever to have charities like ours in our community to assist children – a simple meal to fill their hungry bellies, a secure environment for some hours of the day, and continued education. Reopening Just Care was a difficult decision but we finally opened in the middle of September for our Grade R and Grade 1 learners. Our decision was based on how much grounding these children had lost during this academic year. The next big decision was to open all day from 9am to 5pm, as these children only go to school every second day. We are working very closely with the school and our incredible staff at Just Care are now actually teaching these children the second term curriculum that they missed earlier in the year. It has been a challenge for our staff but we are now certainly seeing the rewards. The children are improving every week and we are seeing all this hard work and dedication paying off. I would like to thank, once again, our fantastic volunteers, including the caterers, Anne Lishman and Barbs Levick who prepare meals for our children every week; all the ladies who are making our ‘love in a loaf’ so that we have readymade sandwiches every day; and Miranda who supplies enormous quantities of fruit and other goodies for the children. Thank you all so very much. Losing our Checkers sponsor has hit us hard but with all your support you have certainly ‘plugged’ a very large food hole for us. To all our sponsors, we could not do this without you. Your sponsorship is going towards food, daily running costs, extra salaries and other costs necessitated by Covid-19. We are also grateful to Robin and Jason who are repairing/painting our building, thanks to funds raised from our golf day.
Due to Covid-19 our Just Care golf day was postponed from 20 March to 9 October. On that day we had rain, rain, rain! As we got to the golf club at 10am the practice putting green was underwater, and the clouds were dark and threatening! Players started to arrive while others were phoning in to cancel. But we remained patient and it paid off. Around noon the rain stopped and thanks to so many enthusiastic supporters we had 84 players that went out to play 18 holes – and by some miracle they did not get wet for the rest of the day. Thanks to OSolar, Seeff, Gas Hub, Design Ateljee, Gazooks, Coastline Flooring and Joe’s Pies for sponsoring our day and being so incredible. They set up in the rain and handed out lovely sherries and snacks to keep our players going. I would also like to extend my sincere thanks to the Hermanus Golf Club and the caterers for being so accommodating under difficult circumstances. Our winners on the day were: Jacques Krige, Russel Dickson, Gary Grant and David Deebie. Congratulations! The Raffle was won by my very special golf volunteer, Sandy Buchanan, who with her husband has come from Cape Town every year to help us put the golf day together. Second prize in the raffle went to Brain Cartwright. The auction lots were bought by John Ruddy, Chicken Basson, Mike Geogala, Ben Thompson and Brian Cartwright. A huge thanks to you all for supporting Just Care. Our next golf day is on 19 March 2021 – please save the date! If you would like to contribute financially our banking details are: Just Care, Standard Bank Hermanus, Branch Code 050313, Account no. 372751571, Swift Code SBZAZAJJ. Our sincerest thanks, once again, for being an essential caring part of Just Care. Jacquie Rathfelder
Chef Antoni Do Carmo of the Old Harbour Café Eatery, located inside the Whale Coast Hotel at the Station Centre, hosted a fundraiser for Huis Lettie Theron last week that included a feast of high tea treats, a fashion show, an auction and lots of lucky prizes. The theme was ‘Pink is Mooi-Mooi’ and Sue Thomas, Debbie van Vuren and Emily van Wyk (ABOVE) were thrilled with the prizes they won as the best-dressed ladies. The event was such a success that Antoni will be hosting another charity High Tea with a Cause on 25 November with the theme, ‘Tea Hat Party’. If you’d like to attend, contact 028 312 3096 or 068 228 9987. The Old Harbour Café Eatery serves traditional South African cuisine and is open seven days a week from 08:00 – 16:00 for breakfast and lunch (including a special Sunday Roast). The venue is also available for private and corporate functions. PHOTO: Hedda Mittner
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28 October 2020
MY ART
Art@Africa: proud ambassador of South African art Writer Hedda Mittner
grounds have the freedom to openly express themselves and create without boundaries,” says Dirk. “Sharing our passion for our wonderful country and our rich South African art is what Art@Africa is all about.”
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The artists who will be represented at the Art@ Africa Hermanus Gallery are Andries Visser, Barney Bernardo, Caelyn Robertson, David Griessel, Eben, Gregg Price, Kobus Walker, Kosie Thiart, Lauren Redman, Marco Olivier, Marke Meyer, Maureen Quin, Tafadzwa Masudi, Mpho Mazibuko, Valeria Talian and Talita Steyn.
Art@Africa, whose flagship gallery is located in the Clocktower Centre at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, just a stone’s throw from the Zeitz MOCAA, has appointed local artist and art consultant, Kosie Thiart, to manage the Hermanus gallery, which will launch on 5 November. For the opening exhibition, Kosie has curated a collection of cutting-edge contemporary art pieces by 16 up-and-coming artists who are represented by Art@Africa. With the exuberant title ‘So much talent in our country!’ the exhibition will display a cross-pollination of extraordinary South African talent.
Among Art@Africa’s major themes is the changing and evolving idea of a South African identity, and the positive impact that living in this country has on the work of artists. By opposing dull binary prejudices such as racism and by questioning stereotypical cultural and traditional identities, the artists celebrate South Africa’s diversity and refuse to submit to a false reality of black and white.
Art@Africa was founded by Dirk Durnez, Belgium’s Advisor for Economic Diplomacy in South Africa and founder of the Cape Chamber of Commerce alongside Henk van Aswegen, attorney, developer and businessman. Dirk invests his time, energy and enthusiasm in promising emerging artists, unlocking their potential and offering them a platform to work from. In partnership with Henk, he introduces their artists into the market by using their extensive network to connect South African talent with local and international investors.
who had all studied Fine Art together at the Free State University. Among them was David Griessel, who had just been signed up by Art@ Africa. His name might be familiar to readers, as one of David’s sculptures, ‘Travelling Hermit’ also forms part of this year’s FynArts Sculpture on the Cliffs exhibition.
One of these up-and-coming artists is Kosie himself, who was introduced to Dirk last year when he took part in a group exhibition at the Youngblood Gallery in Cape Town. The exhibition, titled ‘Ludicrous Emporium’, featured a collection of works by Kosie and four of his friends
“My family and I love Hermanus and often visit over weekends,” says Dirk. “We are great fans of this community and are looking forward to becoming active partners in the town’s vibrant art scene.” As the owner of a company specialising in themed construction and entertainment,
Local artist Kosie Thiart will be managing the new Art@Africa Hermanus Gallery which launches on 5 November. PHOTO: Hedda Mittner including the design of international museums and science and edutainment centres, Dirk has been working with artists for over three decades. He left Belgium 23 years ago to settle with his family in South Africa, and was involved with the establishment of several sculpture gardens, including at Durbanville Hills and Almenkerk wine estates, before founding Art@ Africa five years ago. “I believe that the metaphor of the ‘Rainbow Nation’, famously coined by Bishop Desmond Tutu, has made way for an outburst of artistic talent in this country where artists from diverse back-
The art presented by Art@Africa also focuses on modern societal issues such as technology, gender equality and the environment. Female artists are encouraged to explore the traditional role of male patriarchy and to use their power to be recognised as the architects of a collaborative non-sexist society. Strong emphasis is also placed on the interface between art and science, and the role of humans as an integral part of nature, and not a superior species. Art is seen as a means of reaching those who choose to ignore the scientific message that the earth is in peril. Above all, Art@Africa is about honest, unpretentious art. Art by the people, for the people. “By being inclusive and removing all barriers of intimidation, we hope to encourage those who would not usually venture into the art world and help them understand the positives it can bring,” says Dirk. “We believe that art belongs to everyone, not just a happy few.”
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28 October 2020
Facial contouring and lifting: Up, up and away! By Dr Michelle Emett Refine Clinic Hermanus
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ctober commemorates Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This disease affects both young and old, male and female. Fortunately, science has advanced so much that being diagnosed with cancer need not be a death sentence. With screening mammograms and breast self-examinations we can detect disease early, which hugely improves outcomes. Don’t wait until it’s too late – make a date with yourself, to have your screening test. And moving from the chest up to the face, this week we talk about lifting procedures. We have all stood in front of the mirror pulling our skin up towards our ears, lamenting: “If only I could do this, or that…” Well, now you can – and it’s a lot less invasive than you imagined. Thread lifting has come so far and many bespoke treatments are available today. We have threads originating from all over the world including Europe, Russia and Korea. These are the leaders in thread technology. And not all threads are equal but each has its place. Korean
threads are small threads that provide a little lift, but when you insert several they can give an amazing result on skin tightening and lifting. They are quickly and easily inserted, requiring just a dash of anaesthetic injected into the skin. Extremely cost effective at R500 per thread, one can really budget and insert as many as you want per session. Results last about a year. My firm favourite is still the Silhouette Soft ‘One Stitch Mini Lift’. Silhouette Soft was originally developed in France and still provides phenomenal lifting through a cone-on-thread method. Both fat and skin are lifted in this procedure. The company only guarantees the thread’s presence for 18 months. However, because your own collagen thread forms around the thread, the lifting result can last years. Lastly, the Russians, or rather the Georgians, to be more exact, brought us the Aptos thread. This thread, although much tougher and involving a little more local anaesthetic and procedure time, will last at least two years. Again, this treatment stimulates your own collagen thread to form. I reserve this procedure for the fuller face, or extreme
sagging in the neck. We really have come a long way and can now offer tailor-made treatments to fit every face shape and size. After years of doing thread lifting, I can happily say it is an extremely safe, effective and relatively affordable way of lifting sagging skin and repositioning fat to where it belongs! A relatively new treatment to take Hermanus by storm is the HIFU, which stands for high intensity focused ultrasound. The ultrasound causes tissues to heat up quickly, resulting in controlled damage to cells. Although this doesn’t sound good, it is in fact the way we stimulate cells to produce lots of collagen. The increase in collagen results in a firmer, tighter skin with fewer wrinkles. HIFU has been approved by the FDA for brow lifting and the reduction of facial wrinkles, tightening of sagging skin, lifting of cheeks and eyelids, enhancing jawline definition, tightening of décolleté and general smoothing of the skin. In addition, the HIFU we have can actually dissolve fat below the surface of the skin. So say goodbye to those saggy jowls! Severe sagging may require a second treatment, but results are long
lasting and our patients have been very happy with their results. People ask about downtime and pain. There may be a little redness when you have the procedure done, and while some people may bruise slightly, it won’t be anything that can’t be covered with foundation. The procedure itself is generally well tolerated. You may feel tiny electric pulses or prickling but nothing unbearable. This really is a ground-breaking treatment and we are fortunate to have it available right here
in Hermanus. There are many options for skin-tightening, but for true lifting and contouring of fat the real trump cards are thread lifting and HIFU. The one does not replace the other, but rather work hand in hand to complement each other. We may also choose one or the other according to your particular face shape and body fat content. Contact us directly for your bespoke treatment plan and see how we can lift your spirits as well as your face.
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29 OCT – 7 NOV 2020 www.thevillagenews.co.za/whatson Panthera Sunset Visit Enjoy a unique experience by visiting Panthera Africa’s big cats at sunset, when they come alive after a long day of rest. Your host will take you around the enclosures and tell you their heartfelt stories, and how they came to be at this non-profit sanctuary. Only for those 16 years and older. Pre-booking is essential at R490 pp. Telephone bookings only on 071 182 8368. Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary (near Stanford | 17:00
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Thursday Talks @ Harold Porter Ebraime Hull is presenting a series of free talks at Harold Porter, every Thursday during October. The topic of discussion on 29 Oct is ‘Plants and Pollination’. The normal entry fee will still apply. For more information contact Ebraime on 028 272 9311. Harold Porter Botanical Garden, Betty’s Bay | 11:00 – 12:00
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Fernkloof Pop-up Market Visit the tranquil Fernkloof Garden for this two-day pop-up market where you will find lots of beautiful handmade products, home-made food and so much more! Fernkloof Nature Reserve | 09:00 – 16:00 (Thur & Fri)
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Wild Woman Within creative writing workshop Join local artist Gillian Hahn online every Wednesday afternoon for her creative writing group workshop via Zoom. The cost is R200 pp. Gillian also offers private one-on-one workshops on drawing and creative writing. You’ll find all the info at www.gillianhahn. com/workshops/ or contact 076 181 2964 or gillianhahn14@gmail.com Virtual event | 14:00 –16:00
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Ladies social tennis Join the Hermanus Tennis Club for ladies social tennis, every Friday morning. Ideal for those who feel inspired to revitalise their game in a friendly space. No booking required. R30 visitors’ fee applies. All Covid-19 protocols are observed. Contact Lynn on 071 109 8175 for further information. Hermanus Sports Centre | 09:00 Wine Down Friday Celebrate that TGIF feeling at The Wine Glass at the end of a busy week! Enjoy the vibe and get two for the price of one on selected wines, beers and nibbles. This special offer now also extends to Super Saturday at the same time, from 16:00 –18:00. Book via www. thewineglass.guru or call 082 082 0007. The Wine Glass, 2 Harbour Rd, Hermanus | 16:00 – 18:00 (Fri & Sat) Stanford Sunset Market Come and enjoy Stanford’s favourite, family-friendly, dog-welcoming, openair market. Bringing you local food, coffee, deli products, gifts, plants, fresh produce and live tunes on the last Friday of every month. Pop in, meet new people, hook up with old friends, support local vendors and take delicious food home for the whole weekend. Entry is free and there is plenty of free parking. Please wear a mask, practise social distancing and note that the market will be held at Birkenhead Brewery in case of rain. Stanford Market Square | 18:00 – 20:00
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Hermanus Country Market A favourite among the locals. Young, old, two-legged and four-legged family members are all welcome. You’ll find wholesome goodies, home-made crafts, local produce, beers and wine, speciality foods, coffee and live music. Next to Hermanus Cricket Field | 09:00 – 13:00 Die Markie Looking for koek? Vetkoek, pannekoek, soet koekies, sout koekies, lewer koekies? A peaceful place to while away Saturday mornings, glass of wine in hand, with Woefie lying at your feet? Olives, freshly shucked oysters and other nibbles made by real people? Served on real porcelain, using real cutlery, sipping wine from a real wine glass? Then you’ll want to hotfoot it across to Die Markie at Hermanuspietersfontein. Here safe parking is a doddle and life is easy. Hermanuspietersfontein Wine Cellar | 09:00 – 13:00 Stanford Saturday Morning Market Come and sample the artisanal
delights on display, from home-made sheep and goats’ cheeses to woodfired ciabattas, pastries and pies, farm-fresh vegetables, free-range eggs, flowers, preserves and deli delights (including gluten-free, wheatfree and vegan goodies) to tantalise your taste buds! #Nomasksnoservice. Stanford Hotel Stoep | 09:00 – 12:00 Junktique Market Give new life to a previously loved item. Treats and nibbles also available. R50 per stall. To book contact 028 341 0340 or book@stanfordinfo.co.za. Stanford Tourism Office Courtyard | 09:00 – 12:00 Gansbaai Farmers’ Market Specialising in organic, homemade and home-grown products such as fresh farm produce, oven-fresh bakes, local wines and craft beers, and indigenous plants and herbs. No plastic or polystyrene packaging; only eco-friendly wood, paper, glass and earthenware used to display goods. For enquiries, contact 028 384 1439 or doulene@gansbaaitourism.co.za Kapokblom Street, opposite Gansbaai Tourism | 09:00 – 14:00
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The practice is still situated at 8 Magnolia Avenue in Hermanus (opp. the Municipality) and is fully operational again. Contact 028 3131437 or 0834430221. With proper apologies to Dr Seuss
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Elgin Open Gardens The scenic Elgin Valley will again host visitors to its 20th Elgin Open Gardens event over two weekends to benefit local charities. There will be open gardens ranging from large established country gardens (some over 50 years old) to young, recently planted gardens in villages and on smallholdings. A number of gardens will have plants for sale, and some such as Keurbos and Fresh Woods will be offering unusual and interesting plants difficult to find elsewhere. All visitors must wear masks and adhere to the Covid-19 protocols. Find all the details and download your map at elginopengardens.co.za. Elgin Valley | 09:30 – 17:00 (Sat & Sun) Greyton Rose Fair Experience the picturesque village of Greyton in all its spring splendour by visiting nine breathtaking open gardens dotted around the village this weekend. Purchase a map for R100, which will be your entry ticket to all the gardens for two people. Available from the Greyton Tourism office. Greyton village | 10:00 – 15:00 (Sat & Sun)
Grape Expectations The Wine Glass’s popular wine evenings are back and selling out fast! Join Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate for an evening that will start with an arrival drink and canapés, followed by a formal tasting of their wines, and a three-course, wine-paired dinner. Early reservation is essential at R265 pp. The event is limited to 40 people to allow for social distancing. To book, contact 082 082 0007 or foh@thewineglass.guru. The Wine Glass, 2 Harbour Rd, Hermanus | 18:30
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Beaumont Spring Celebration Beaumont Family Wines is hosting a special event to celebrate spring on the farm, where the vines are shooting and the beautiful gardens are in full bloom. Book a vineyard walk with winemaker Sebastian Beaumont, followed by a cellar tour and barrel tastings. Visitors will also be treated to special tastings of new and older vintages of Beaumont’s award-winning wines throughout the day. Book a table to enjoy a delicious brunch or lunch at the Zest Deli. Contact 028 284 9194 or info@beaumont.co.za. Beaumont Wines, Botrivier | 09:30 – 16:00
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MY HOME
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The Consumer Protection Act and the ‘Voetstoots’ Clause
n the previous article of this series the difference between patent and latent defects was discussed. The way in which the owner of immovable property would protect him/ herself against a claim by a purchaser based on defects not disclosed to the latter is to have a ‘voetstoots’ clause inserted in the agreement of sale. Contrary to popular belief the introduction of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) in 2011 has not entirely nullified the protection available to a seller of immovable property in terms of the ‘voetstoots’ clause. Section 55(2) of the CPA stipulates that every consumer has a right to receive goods that: 1. are reasonably suitable for the purpose for which they are generally intended; 2. are of good quality, in good working order and free of any defects; 3. will be usable and durable for a reasonable
period of time, having regard to the use to which they would normally be put and to all the surrounding circumstances of their supply. However, the CPA only applies to transactions in terms of which a supplier (the seller) supplies goods to a consumer (the purchaser) in the ordinary course of the supplier’s business. Therefore, when a property developer or investor sells immovable property, it is likely that the agreement of sale relating to such property will be subject to the CPA as they will be deemed acting in the ordinary course of their business. However, if the same developer (or investor) should sell his/her own home, such a transaction would not be subject to the CPA, as the developer would not be selling his/her home in the ordinary course of his/her business. A private sale of property is a transaction that does not fall within the ambit of the CPA, as it is not a transaction concluded in the ordinary
course of the seller’s business. It is therefore clear that in most instances the CPA will not apply to day-to-day immovable property transactions. A once-off transaction between two individuals for the sale of a house would not likely be a supply of goods in the ordinary course of the seller’s business and consequently the deed of sale relating to such a transaction may contain a ‘voetstoots’ clause, as the parties and the agreement do not fall within the ambit of the CPA. In the event that the CPA does apply to a transaction, a ‘voetstoots’ clause cannot be included in the agreement relating to the transaction and such a clause can most certainly not be enforced. The parties are also not entitled to agree to a waiver by the purchaser of his/her rights in terms of the CPA, as such an agreement will be limiting the rights of the consumer (purchaser)
and therefore be considered unreasonable, unfair or unjust. Importantly, not all purchasers in transactions that are subject to the CPA will benefit from the protection provided by the said Act. In terms of section 5(2) of the CPA it will not apply to a transaction if the purchaser is a legal entity (company, close corporation or trust) with an asset value or annual turnover exceeding R2 million. In such an event the agreement of sale may contain a ‘voetstoots’ clause as the transaction does not enjoy protection under the CPA. This article is merely a general information sheet and should not be used or relied on as legal or other professional advice. No liability is accepted for any errors or omissions, nor for any loss or damage arising from reliance upon any information contained herein. Always contact your legal advisor for specific detailed advice or contact us for further assistance.
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28 October 2020
MY ENVIRONMENT
Tardigrades: the most extreme survivors By Dr Anina Lee
into well-defined three-dimensional structures like most known proteins do. But when the tardigrades start to dry out, these proteins turn into a kind of glassy 'sanctuary' that protects all dehydration-sensitive materials in the animal from harm. "When the animal completely desiccates, the TDPs vitrify, turning the cytoplasmic fluid of cells into something like glass," says Thomas Boothby of the University of North Carolina.
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e are bombarded every day with media – emails, Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, television and newsletters of all kinds. Those who want to attract our attention amid this cacophony of information have to use superlatives – extreme this, or extreme that – it appears that everything is now extreme.
"We think this glassy mixture is trapping other biological molecules and locking them in place, physically preventing them from unfolding, breaking apart or aggregating together." Tree frogs can also survive dehydration. They produce a special sugar called 'trehalose' that works the same way – by taking on a glass-like state.
But a genuinely extreme animal can be found all around us. It's just that they are so small we don't normally see them. I'm talking about tardigrades. What are tardigrades? Tardigrades (meaning 'slow steppers') are microscopic eight-legged animals that look a bit like miniature bears – hence the nickname 'water bears'. There are around 1 300 species of tardigrades worldwide. They are considered aquatic because they require a thin layer of water around their bodies to prevent dehydration. Tardigrades have been found in all kinds of environments, from deep-sea trenches to mountain tops. Freshwater mosses and lichens are their preferred terrestrial habitat, hence their other nickname, 'moss piglet'. Despite looking like inflatable toys, tardigrades are covered in a tough cuticle, similar to the exoskeletons of insects to which they are very distantly related. Like those insects, tardigrades have to shed their cuticles to grow. Interestingly, they hatch from the egg with the same number of body cells as the adult. So they grow, not by multiplying their cells, but by growing the size of each cell. They have four to six claws on each foot, which helps them cling to plant matter, and specialised mouthparts, which allow them to suck nutrients from plants and micro-organisms. Tardigrades have been on the planet for about 600 million years – around 400 million years before the dinosaurs. Extreme survivors Tardigrades' best-known feature is their truly remarkable ability to survive extreme conditions. Forget about what you've seen on Survivor; tardigrades win hands down. A few years ago, the Discovery network show Animal Planet aired a countdown story about the PHOTO: Live Science
This is a fascinating example of convergent evolution, in which evolution comes up with a similar solution more than once. What a remarkable adaptation to turn into a stable glassy state when the body dries out! Tardigrades are microscopic eight-legged animals that have been on the planet for about 600 million years – around 400 million years before the dinosaurs – and have survived all five mass extinctions. Tardigrades are nearly transparent and the animal in this photo has been colourised to see it better. PHOTO: Science Photo Library
most rugged creatures on Earth. Tardigrades were crowned the ‘Most Extreme’ survivor, topping penguins in the Antarctic cold, camels in the dry oven of the desert, tubeworms in the abyss and even the legendarily persistent cockroach. Tardigrades are, indeed, the most resilient animals known to science. Tardigrades are found in saltwater, in freshwater and on land on every continent. It's the ones that live on land that have to cope with the most extreme conditions. They need a film of water around them – which is why they like to hang out in moss or lichens, both of which act like sponges to hold water. But sometimes even the best sponges are baked by the summer sun and dry out. Or they freeze in arctic temperatures. Yet the tardigrades live through it all. No mammal could survive what a tardigrade can tolerate. Under stresses such as dehydration or extremes of temperature, they shrink into a ‘tun’ – a state in which their metabolism all but stops, like extreme hibernation. In this state they can survive without water for decades, tolerate high doses of gamma and X-ray radiation, and survive temperatures from -272°C to 150°C.
They have also lived through 10 days in the vacuum and radiation encountered in space. What are their survivor super-powers? In most other organisms, the extreme radiation in space would destroy the DNA in their cells. But researchers have found that tardigrades have a damage-suppressor protein (Dsup) that somehow shields the DNA from being damaged. They discovered that this damage-controlling protein is "intrinsically disordered" and highly flexible, and seems to be able to adjust its structure to precisely fit the shape of the cell's DNA and to act as an electric shield against radiation. Exactly like "shields up" on the Starship Enterprise.
Now, scientists have discovered yet another reason to be impressed with tardigrades; some of these creatures have a glowing ‘shield’ that protects them from ultraviolet radiation. According to a new study, some tardigrades fluoresce – an ability that protects them like a layer of sunscreen, transforming damaging UV rays into harmless blue light. Bio-fluorescence differs from bioluminescence, which creates light through a chemical reaction between compounds in the animal's body; think of the bioluminescent glimmer produced by fireflies, for example. Fluorescent animals have molecules inside their cells that absorb light particles, or photons, from invisible UV rays and emit lower-energy light in a longer wavelength that is visible to us. For example, some jellyfish glow with fluorescent light, as do scorpions. UV resistance provides these tardigrades with an ability to thrive in environments with a high UV index, such as in deserts or the tropics.
Tardigrades manage to survive years of complete dehydration. As mentioned before, they assume a shrivelled-up, dormant state called a ‘tun’ for as long as a decade, reviving within an hour when exposed to water. To pull off this remarkable trick, the animals rely on proteins unique to them, called tardigrade-specific intrinsically disordered proteins (TDPs).
Tardigrades have survived all five mass extinctions. So when Homo sapiens has self-destructed, and the earth becomes uninhabitable due to climate change, tardigrades will survive – and may live to inherit the earth.
When there is water around, these anti-dehydration proteins are jelly-like and don't form
Looking for tardigrades: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7OyPkn5ohI
Tardigrade video: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=kux1j1ccsgg
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MY PET
Keeping your pets safe in summer F
or many of us, summer is a season to be celebrated. At last we can spend hours outdoors swimming in the sea, taking long hikes in the mountains, hosting pool parties and braais. But for our pets, summer holds a few nasty surprises which, if we aren’t vigilant, can be life-threatening. Here are our top three: Ticks Good winter rains coupled with warmer temperatures means ticks are multiplying in their thousands. Now is not the time to neglect your pet’s parasite control. Even if you don’t see ticks in your garden, they’re there. Ticks are not confined to veld or farms; suburban gardens are just as much of a haven for these disease-carrying critters and because they’re so small, you may not find them hiding in the long hair between your dog’s toes, or way down in your pet’s ear canal. Biliary, which is a disease caused by the parasite named Babesia canis rossi is trans-
Snakes Like ticks, snakes love summer and if you enjoy taking your dog on a hike or for a run in the veld, bear in mind that dogs don’t appreciate that snakes can kill. A dog sees a snake as a curiosity or a challenge and will
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either attack it or try to sniff it. Dogs also like to put their noses down holes and under logs. Snakes strike defensively so if you keep your dog on a lead while walking along trails or in the mountains, and keep a lookout, you and your dog should be fine. Cats
Heatstroke As crazy as it seems, most cases of heatstroke seen by vets are caused by pet owners leaving their dogs in their car on hot days. A car can be as much as 30 degrees hotter inside than outside on a hot day, yet pet owners persist in leaving their dogs in the car while they shop. Even just a few minutes in a hot car can lead to heatstroke, and heatstroke is deadly. Please rather leave your dog at home when shop-
ping or, if he is in the car and you must stop, ensure you park in a shady area, crank all four windows open for air flow and leave him for no more than five minutes. Heatstroke is more common in dogs with short muzzles, like pugs, Pekingese and bulldogs. If you notice symptoms of heatstroke, gently allow cool water to flow over your pet. Use a hosepipe but keep the flow gentle, not strong. Get to the vet immediately as intensive care is generally needed to save your pet’s life. Do not submerge your pet in ice or ice-cold water as this can have detrimental effects on his recovery. There are plenty of reasons to celebrate summer but being vigilant about your pet’s safety while having fun is as essential to his wellbeing as ice-cream cones are to yours. Happy summer! Veterinarian Dr Hilldidge Beer is the CEO of the EberVet Petcare Group and EberVet Vetshops
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What a year it’s been for Hermies matrics!
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fter a very challenging academic year which saw them missing months of school, sports meets and other traditional matric functions and celebrations, Hermanus High School’s class of 2020 was finally able to enjoy their matric farewell on Thursday 22 October at the Hermanus Waterfront.
the Old Harbour before walking or driving the short distance to the Village Square in fancy cars. Making their way onto the red carpet, they were photographed and filmed for the school’s Facebook page before having their formal photo taken in the yellow frame, which had been specially decorated for the occasion.
Approximately 130 Grade 12 learners attended but were not allowed to bring outside partners due to Covid-19 protocols. All decked out for the occasion, the couples met at the war memorial above
Instead of all crowding into one venue, the learners were accommodated at six different restaurants in the Village Square – Lemonicious, Mezz & Co., Fusion, Wooden Barrel, Pear Tree and Paradiso – so they
could still enjoy the evening together while practising social distancing. Each restaurant put together a three-course meal and decorated their tables to ensure that this highlight of every matric learner’s year was a celebration to remember. The Village NEWS wishes all the learners the very best with their final exams which start next month. - Taylum Meyer
PHOTOS: Taylum Meyer and Barbara Hayn
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A new BMW adventure The BMW GS models are celebrating their 40th anniversary in 2020 and BMW Motorrad is presenting the new R 1250 GS and R 1250 GS Adventure just in time for this. The new BMW R 1250 GS and R 1250 GS Adventure: Even more sophisticated and innovative for off-road, touring and adventures. The BMW GS models are celebrating their 40th anniversary in 2020 and BMW Motorrad is presenting the new R 1250 GS and R 1250 GS Adventure just in time for this. Even more sophisticated, more innovative and more fascinating - due to numerous new features and an extended range of optional equipment and Original BMW Motorrad Accessories - they are the perfect companions for discovering the most remote corners of our planet by motorcycle. The legendary two-cylinder boxer engine ensures a superior and cultivated drive. It still has a displacement of 1,254 cm3 with 100 kW of power. Due to BMW ShiftCam technology for varying valve control timing and valve lift on the intake side, it provides superior power across the entire speed range, extremely smooth and quiet running and outstanding consumption and emission values. Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) and new “Eco” riding mode as standard. Pro riding modes with riding mode preselection and dynamic engine brake control as optional equipment. The Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) ensures a high level of driving safety by best possible traction as standard. With the new standard "Eco" riding mode the rider is encouraged to drive as efficiently as possible. As optional equipment ex works, the new R 1250 GS and R 1250 GS Adventure can be equipped with the Pro riding modes option. With the new riding mode preselection, the rider can have an individual selection of riding modes provided at the riding mode button. The dynamic engine
brake control is also a new component of the Pro riding modes. It can be used to safely avoid unstable driving conditions, which can occur in coasting overrun mode or when downshifting due to excessive brake slip at the rear wheel. New BMW Integral ABS Pro as standard. The R 1250 GS and R 1250 GS Adventure are the world's most popular touring enduros, in their latest edition with BMW Integral ABS Pro as standard. This is a brake system that provides even more safety when braking, even in inclined positions, and thinks even further ahead, so to speak. The additional expansion of the riding mode concept results in more new functions. For example, the advanced adaptation of the ABS control characteristics to the respective riding mode. Hill Start Control Pro (HSC Pro) with advanced function as optional equipment ex works. The Hill Start Control drive-off assistant is standard in both models and enables convenient stopping and starting when driving uphill. Hill Start Control Pro (HSC Pro) goes beyond the Hill Start Control comfort system and noticeably improves the starting performance in all conditions. New full-LED adaptive headlights, new lighting function, cruising light and function-integrated turn indicator bulbs as optional equipment ex works. The standard full-LED headlight already illuminates the road with an unmatched bright and clear light. A newly developed headlight with swivel function goes one step further. With the optional "adaptive headlight” equipment, the low-beam headlight of the standard full-LED headlight is turned into the curve depending on the inclined position. Curves are almost fully illuminated this way because the light is where the motorcycle is moving.
The new lighting functions make the experience with the R 1250 GS and R 1250 GS Adventure even more intense and practical at the same time. In future, the welcome light ("Welcome" function), the "Goodbye" function and the "Follow me home" function for orientation will be available as optional equipment. With the optional cruising light equipment, the two front turn indicator bulbs are operated so that they are permanently dimmed simultaneously. In the case of the multifunctional rear indicator lamps, the standard rear LED flashing turn indicators are replaced by LED flashing turn indicators (depending on the market), which can emit yellow flashing light and red brake light or rear light simultaneously. Vehicle voltage and USB sockets as standard. Seat heating for rider and passenger for increased travelling and touring capability as well as handlebar risers by 30 mm as optional equipment ex works. The new BMW R 1250 GS and R 1250 GS Adventure already have two different sockets as standard. A 12 V vehicle voltage socket and a USB-A socket with 5 V power supply. A seat heating for rider and passenger as optional equipment ex works also provides a significant increase in comfort at low outside temperatures. A new operating concept enables particularly easy handling. In addition to the different rider's seats and footrests available as optional equipment or Original BMW Motorrad Accessories, the handlebar height can now also be adjusted with the optionally available handlebar risers. The new R 1250 GS and R 1250 GS Adventure: Travelling, off-road and adventure expertise, each in an attractive basic colour and the two triple black and Rallye style variants. “40 Years GS” anniversary edition. In their respective basic versions, the new BMW R 1250 GS and R 1250 GS Adventure emphasise their more
precise nature and universal talents in light white solid paint and ice grey solid paint. In addition, the triple black style and Rallye style variants, available ex works as optional equipment each offer two particularly expressive colour concepts. To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the BMW GS models, the two new GS models with "40 Years GS" in black and yellow are based on a milestone in GS history: the legendary R 100 GS. Highlights of the new BMW R 1250 GS and R 1250 GS Adventure: • Original boxer engine with BMW ShiftCam technology for varying the valve control times and the valve lift on the intake side. • Powerful acceleration over the entire speed range, exemplary consumption and emission values as well as smooth and quiet running. • Power and torque: 100 kW at 7 750 rpm and 143 Nm at 6,250 rpm. • Knock sensor system for optimised touring capability. • New BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro as standard. • Three riding modes as standard. • New “Eco” riding mode for particularly economical driving as standard. • Pro riding modes with additional riding modes and new riding mode preselection as well as dynamic engine brake control as optional equipment ex works. • Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) as standard.
• Electronic Dynamic ESA “Next Generation” chassis with fully automatic load compensation. • Hill Start Control Pro (HSC Pro) with advanced function as optional equipment ex works. • New full-LED adaptive headlight as optional equipment ex works. • New lighting functions, cruising light and function-integrated turn indicator bulbs as optional equipment ex works. • Vehicle voltage and USB sockets as standard. • Seat heating for rider and passenger for increased travelling and touring capability as optional equipment ex works. • Handlebar risers by 30 mm as optional equipment ex works. • In addition to the standard seat height adjustability, a wide range of seat height options ex works. • Connectivity: Multifunctional instrument cluster with 6.5-inch full-colour TFT display and numerous features as standard on the R 1250 GS. • Intelligent emergency call as optional equipment ex works. • One attractive basic colour each and the two triple black and Rallye style variants ex works as optional equipment. • “40 Years GS” anniversary edition. • Extended range of optional equipment and Original BMW Motorrad Accessories.
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Styling, value boost for Pik Up Double Cab range • New look grille, lights and silver highlights now standard across DC range • Cruise control, reverse camera and new touch screen on S10 • S6 upgraded with standard cruise control and electric side-mirrors • Competitive pricing, with Double Cab models starting at R4 199 a month
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ahindra is cementing its reputation for providing value-for-money workhorse and lifestyle bakkies by adding specification and style upgrades to its S6 and S10 double cab models. The product improvements mean that Mahindra’s upgrade of its Pik Up range – which started with the S6 single cab – is now complete. The S6 and S10 top-selling models are the last to receive the bold and aggressive new front-end design, with its wide, seven-slat grille, large, chromed Mahindra logo, clear headlamps, and round fog lights in a redesigned lower bumper.
The grille was first seen on the S11 Automatic, which was introduced earlier this year and has since found its way to the upgraded Mahindra Scorpio. This bumper design, with its integrated round fog lights, was also recently added to the range-topping S6 single cab. The new grille allows for a more distinctive differentiation between the specification levels. The S6 in both single and double cab models feature silver painted highlights on the grille and round fog light surrounds. On S10 and S11 Automatic models, these same highlights are in chrome. The new clear headlamps and side
indicators are now standard across the range. With this upgrade, all models except the Pik Up Karoo models now also feature Mahindra’s redesigned bolton cab protector. The cab protector has been redesigned to be sturdier and allows for additional tie-down spots. The Karoo models retain their custom-designed styling and nudge bars with Karoo detailing. “The Pik Up range is making new fans every month, and our South African assembly facility can barely keep up with the demand. With the upgrades now added, we believe that we have the perfect bakkie for customers
looking for reliable and capable, but always affordable, double cab to fit their lifestyle,” says Rajesh Gupta, CEO of Mahindra South Africa. Inside the cabin, all single- and double-cab models from the S6 specification level upwards now feature cruise control and electrically adjustable outside rear-view mirrors as standard. In addition, the mirrors have integrated turn signals on S10 and S11 models, while all models have one-touch lane change signaling and Mahindra’s new flip key with chromed logo.
All double cab models and the S6 single cab have upgraded to a remote fuel-flap release system that can be operated from the foldable flip key. In addition to the new look and upgraded cab protector, the S10 Double Cab received the same 7” infotainment system with capacitive touch screen and integrated reverse camera that is available on the S11 model. This system has been upgraded to the most recent set of navigation maps and language pack for South Africa.
Fiat New 500 wins the 2020 Red Dot Award
Fiat New 500, FCA’s first full electric, has won the “Red Dot Award 2020”, one of the most coveted prizes in the world of industrial design, in the “Design Concept” category. Fiat’s new electric city car is now ready to revolutionize the mobility of tomorrow, with its unmistakable style made up of Italian culture, the spirit of La Dolce Vita, technology and innovation.
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he “Red Dot Awards 2020” ceremony has taken place online. Fiat New 500 received an award in the Design Concept category, one of the three in the “Red Dot Design Award”. The coveted awards were bestowed by an international jury consisting of 21 of the most renowned design professionals and lecturers in the world. Fiat's new city car received an award for its excellent, unique design and its ability to stand out from its competitors. In 2019, the same award went to the Fiat Centoventi concept. Olivier François, President of Fiat Brand Global, noted: Winning the “Red Dot Award” fills me with pride,
because the 500 has always kept pace with time. It changes when social needs change. That is also how it has been for the third generation of the 500, expected as it is to respond to people's new mobility requirements. Fiat New 500 was conceived, designed and constructed in Italy, with the authenticity of a product lovingly made at home.
but always 500: stunning, charismatic and with the ability to bring about change, to become an object of desire for zero-emissions mobility in a pure Dolcevita style.
Since its very outset, the New 500 project has filled all of Fiat with its positivity, bringing energy and creativity with it.
An object of desire, in inimitable 500 style. At a time when mobility is expected to be more sustainable, connected and autonomous, with increasingly stringent regulations, the third generation of the Fiat 500 is once again to the fore, bringing with it all its design and driving pleasure.
That all-Italian creativity, having proven itself able of starting off from 63 years of history and successes, has resulted in an all-new, all-electric, high-tech and connected car,
It is not just a revolution, but the ‘reincarnation’ of a spirit, one that can inspire renewal. In fact, rules and regulations are not enough for a true revolution, something iconic
and beautiful is needed: the New Fiat 500. In the words of Klaus Busse, Head of EMEA FCA Design: “Our aim with the Fiat New 500 was to create an electric car with a soul, whose design strongly features the Italian approach to style and the feeling that can be drawn from the sculptural trend of the New 500, in its ‘eyes’ – the headlights – and in its interior. "We wanted to create a unique product, as a statement of the Italian spirit, of how Italy as a nation and Fiat as a brand can create today. Receiving the “Red Dot Award” is a great honor for the entire team who have worked on the New 500 project.”
The “Red Dot Design Awards” began in 1955 and over time have become some of most sought-after awards in the world of industrial design. Organized into three broad categories (Product Design, Communication Design and Concept Design), the “Red Dot Design Awards” are aimed at all companies where a significant focus is given to design. The international jury, consisting of independent designers, lecturers and journalists, evaluate projects according to criteria such as innovation, formal quality, functionality and sustainability. This year, more than 4,100 applications were received from 52 countries, with 187 of those projects receiving an award.
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Sixty-two years to the day since Vanwall claimed the world’s first Formula One Constructors Championship Trophy, the Vanwall name is reborn. Six continuation cars of the 1958 championship winning Vanwall Formula One car to be painstakingly recreated in partnership with historic racing experts, Hall and Hall. The 1958 Vanwall is arguably the most important Formula One racing car ever built in Britain, with its six victories giving Vanwall the first Formula One World Constructors Trophy, and Vanwall remaining the first of only two Formula One teams ever to have recorded a maximum points score in a championship season. Using the company’s heritage in engineering and innovation, Vanwall have already commenced investigations to understand how the historic Vanwall brand DNA could translate into a vehicle for the 2020s.
Vanwall Group, the successor to the legendary British Vanwall motor racing team of the 1950s, has announced the renaissance of the historic name with plans to build six new continuation cars to celebrate Vanwall’s six Formula One wins in 1958. Vanwall had already become the first British-built car to win the British Grand Prix with a British driver, with Sir Stirling Moss and Tony Brooks sharing the honours in 1957. The six victories in 1958 gave Vanwall its eternal position as the first winner of the Formula One World Constructors Trophy, and to this day, Vanwall remains the first of only two Formula One teams ever to have recorded a maximum points score in a championship season. The 19th October 1958 was the day Vanwall clinched the memorable championship win in Morocco. Only five of the continuation cars will be offered for private sale, with the sixth car forming the core of a Vanwall Historic Racing Team. Each vehicle will be painstakingly built
over thousands of hours by historic racing and vehicle restoration experts, Hall and Hall in Lincolnshire, England. The faithful continuation cars will feature the powerful 270bhp 2,489cc Vanwall engine, all meticulously engineered using original drawings and blueprints from the 1950s. Each hand-built continuation car will be sold for £1.65 million ex VAT. In its day, Vanwall was a byword in the paddock for innovative engineering, with the Colin Chapman-designed chassis complementing the aerodynamics by Frank Costin. They pioneered, for example, the use of disc brakes rather than drum brakes in Formula One thus giving a small competitive advantage over the Ferraris. Roll the clock forwards 62 years, Vanwall Group has already commenced investigations to under-
stand how the historic Vanwall brand DNA could translate into a vehicle for the 2020s, with studies ongoing into future road and race car programmes. Announcing the continuation cars, Managing Director of Vanwall Group, Iain Sanderson, said; “The Vanwall name is too important to consign to history. The Vanwall story is untold to many, but it is a great British tale of innovation and achievement and shows what happens when the right team come together and push themselves fearlessly to reach a clearly defined goal. On this anniversary, we think the time is right to celebrate this great British story of success. Faithfully recreating the iconic 1958 championship winning car with six 100% accurate and authentic continuation cars is a fitting tribute to their historic success. The DNA that made those cars so successful also serves as an
inspiring foundation for the future of the Vanwall marque, which I look forward to sharing in due course.” Sanderson is a former world champion offshore powerboat racer, as well as being an early pioneer in electric vehicles when he commissioned the Lightning GT electric supercar in 2008. Andrew Garner, Chairman of Vanwall Group and a former Chairman of the Historic Grand Prix Cars Association, concluded, “I can still remember watching the Vanwalls at Aintree in ’57 when I was a boy and had the pleasure of sitting in one at Goodwood. I drove at all the major circuits in a Cooper T51 for many wonderful years but the Vanwall is the car I coveted. These cars will be fully race eligible and in the right hands will be unbeatable, repeating Tony Vandervell’s mission to beat the red cars!”
