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Wine Tram Raised R120 000 for Charities Each year Franschhoek Wine Tram hands over a cheque to six local charities making a difference in the Franschhoek community. “Our community has played a big role in the success of the Franschhoek Wine Tram, so giving back to the community by supporting these local charities is an absolute pleasure”, says David Blyth, owner of the Franschhoek Wine Tram. This year, the six charities that received a donation of R20 000 each were: Franschhoek Hospice (providing palliative care and support to people with terminal and life-limiting conditions in the Franschhoek Valley), The Kusasa Project (providing The annual Franschhoek Wine Tram Charity Handover. Back row an early development centre for FLTR: Melisa Prins (FRANCO), Doug Gurr (The Kusasa Project), disadvantaged children from the Marianne van der Merwe (Franschhoek ACVV), Rian Coetzee farms and informal settlements), (FRANCO), Lilly Konstabel (Franschhoek SPCA). Front row FLTR: SPCA Franschhoek (providing a Michelle Connolly (Franschhoek SPCA), David Blyth (Owner of the place of safety and care for abused, Franschhoek Wine Tram), Colleen Douglas (Franschhoek Hospice), Stephne Jackson (Watershed Animal Rescue). distressed and abandoned animals), FRANCO - Franschhoek Resource And Network Co-ordinating Organization (providing animal rescue and rehabilitation), and (providing funding, education and training ACVV (providing social work and child protection programmes to create equal opportunity for services for children and the elderly). growth and success), Watershed Animal Rescue Continued on Page 2...

Fire Destroys Classrooms Four classrooms at Groendal Secondary School were destroyed in a fire on Monday, 27 January. According to Western Cape Education Department (WCED) officials the blaze started at the school’s design and engineering classrooms. The fire, that started around 13h50, fortunately didn’t pose a danger to staff and pupils as they were in Stellenbosch participating in a sport day. Classes are continuing without disruption, as the school fortunately has other facilities – such as the school hall – that can be used for teaching. The WCED spokesperson Bronagh Hammond said the cause of the blaze is still under investigation, but arson is not suspected. An engineer visited the school on 10 January to investigate the safety of the classrooms adjacent to the destroyed ones. The classrooms have not been used since the fire. Text & Image: Editorial Desk

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Wine Tram Raised R120 000 for Charities ...Continued from Page 1. Franschhoek Wine Tram makes a donation for each ticket stub deposited by passengers in one of the charity boxes located at their new

terminal. This way, customers are made to feel part of the donation process, and are provided with the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the charities and the work they do in the local community. Text: Editorial Desk | Image: Connect Media

Franschhoek to Have Its Own Ambulance Medicare EMR – the Franschhoek-based medical response, training and events company – celebrated its thirteenth anniversary late last year. Along with the birthday celebration came the news that they’re expanding their footprint beyond the valley. The Tatler caught up with owner Garth and Monika van Zyl to find out more about their plans. Over steaming Americanos at The Hoek, Garth and Monica share how Medicare EMR has grown over the years from a subscriber-based medical response company only to include aspects such as first aid, OHS and fire training to event safety & security, thus offering a one-stop-shop for the events industry. “Our focus has always been on our members and our community – wherever there’s an emergency we go,” says Garth. “Up to 90% of callouts we attend to we don’t get remunerated for.” “Unfortunately, anticompetitive behaviour in the submission of claims to medical aids has resulted in a lot of the ambulances services practising financial medicine forcing their staff to administer unnecessary treatment in order to get paid for the callout. We don’t do this. We administer the treatment that is medically necessary and not the treatment that is necessary to get paid. So, over the years, we’ve subsidised the bulk of emergency treatment in the valley!” With the adoption of the new Western Cape Ambulance Act, Medicare EMR saw an opportunity

Within a few months, Franschhoek will have its own ambulance

to not only expand their service offering but also their geographic footprint. “We’ve applied to the Department of Health to establish five operational bases in the Cape Winelands,” states Garth. The Medicare EMR main base will be moving to Klapmuts for its central location; in addition there will be operating bases in Franschhoek, Worcester, Swellendam and Ceres. Each base will be individually set up to service the community. Some bases will have a response vehicle and an ambulance other just an ambulance. “We’ve cut our teeth on country towns”, laughs Monika, “and we look forward to bringing our new and existing services to places that have been under-serviced in the past.” The new ambulances will be on the road as soon as the Health Department signs the final paperwork – probably around August. www.medicare-emr.co.za | 074 363 7744 Text: Editorial Desk | Image: Supplied

Bridge House Mile The 2020 Bridge House Mile took place on Saturday, 1 February. With over 900 swimmers taking to the water of the York Dam on Boschendal Estate it was the Mile with the largest number of participants to date. As with most good things, the event is built on a sold partnership between the school, the title sponsor – Old Mutual Wealth, event organiser Michelle Harley of Tricky T, brand ambassador Amy Kleynhans, the participants and all the various supporters. The event aligns perfectly with Bridge House School’s philosophy of nurturing health and vitality and is making its mark on the national open water swimming calendar. Well done to all involved. Text: Editorial Desk | Image: Bridge House

The swimmers prepare to take to the water

Nuwe Posmeester Mnr Lionel Pietersen is aan die begin van die jaar aangestel as posmeester by die Franschhoek poskantoor. Dis ‘n welkome en gewilde aanstelling nadat hy sedert 2016 om die beurt met kollegas in die pos waargeneem het. Lionel het reeds in 2005 by die poskantoor begin werk. Na hy by Groendal Sekondêr matrikuleer het, het hy as huurmotorwag diens gedoen toe iemand hom vra of hy weet van mense wat sou kwalifiseer om by die poskantoor vir opleiding in diens geneem te word. Hy besef toe dat hy aan die nodige vereistes voldoen, doen toe self aansoek, slaag en bevind hom in opleiding by die Suid-Afrikaanse Poskantoor. Hy was gretig om gebruik te maak van die geleentheid om te ontwikkel en te leer. Dis hoe sy loopbaan begin het, by Franschhoek Poskantoor vyftien jaar gelede. Hy sê deur ander dop te hou kon hy deur die jare sy kennis uitbrei en bykomende vaardighede aanleer. Dis vir hom steeds die lekkerste ding van sy werk by die poskantoor; dis ‘n groot organisasie en daar is altyd iemand vir wie jy iets kan vra en daar is ‘n gewillige uitruil van kennis en idees onder kollegas. Die samewerking en ondersteuningsbasis is uitsonderlik. Die nuwe aanstelling en dat hy deurlopend sy kennis kan uitbrei is ‘n bron van dankbaarheid vir Lionel. Hy lyk gemaklik in sy nuwe pos, sien uit na die nuwe verantwoordelikhede en sê, “Ek kan dit doen en wil graag meer en meer leer.” Die moeilikste ding vir hom om te oorkom is die negatiewe siening wat sommige mense van die poskantoor het. Sy reaksie daarop is om positief te bly en goeie verhoudings met sy klïente te bou. Hy geniet veral die toeriste in die besige somer seisoen want hulle is gewoonlik gaande oor die mooi gebou en bring hulle aankope om verpak en oorsee gepos te word. Hulle koop ook graag SuidAfrikaanse seëls en dis ‘n besondere plesier vir die personeel om hulle daarmee by te staan. By die Pietersen huis is Lionel se hart se punt sy vrou Elmarie en hulle dogters Nekeisha en Chellsea. Die dogters is onderskeidelik in Graad

Posmeester Lionel Pietersen en sy gesin. VLNR: Vrou Elmarie, jonste spruit Chellsea, Lionel en Nekeisha.

10 by Groendal Sekondêr en Graad 2 by Kusasa en Elmarie bestuur ‘n plaaslike dokter se huishouding. Almal lees want Pa dring daarop aan. In Lionel se jong dae het sy vriende hom geterg oor die feit dat as hulle by ‘n plek kom waar daar leesstof is, hy stop om te lees en almal dan vertraag. Deesdae lees hy saam met sy kinders en geniet elke oomblik. Hulle doen ook graag dinge saam as gesin goed saam. Gunsteling vakansie uitstappies is besoeke an die Walvisfees en kuiers by familie in George. Bungee sprong deelname wag nog! Dis duidelik dat Franschhoek se nuwe posmeester uitsien na wat voorlê en baie ernstig is oor sy leuse Diens, Diens, Diens. Teks: Redaksie | Foto: Verskaf

Hospitality Academy Graduation 11 February 2020 was not only the day that Nelson Mandela was released three decades ago, but it also marked a special day for the students of the Franschhoek Hospitality Academy. Students, parents, teachers, ambassadors, friends and classmates all gathered at the Franschhoek Cellar to celebrate the graduation of 13 students from the Class of 2019. Ambassador and role model, Reuben Riffel, inspired the students with his words of encouragement and Academy Head Jeremy Davids left the crowd emotional after his personal descriptions of each student which he shared with everyone before they collected their certificates. Congratulations to No graduation is complete without throwing your cap! the all the graduates; Bonelwa Bhadi, Mariska Fischer, Siphokazi Sithela. Athule Demfu, Ray-March Groenewald, Ashwill September, Stuard Beneke, Ayabulela Mornica www.fhalc.co.za Noxonywa, Deodonné Alec Adams, Janine Richter, Sharwayda Patrick, Chantal France , Cavin Van Wyk, Text: Editorial Desk | Image: Supplied

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From Franschhoek with Love With the threat of Day Zero increasingly forgotten in the Winelands one has to actively remind oneself that large parts of the country are still in the grip of a crippling drought. While you may be inclined to shrug your shoulders thinking that there is nothing that an individual can do to assist drought-stricken communities you would be wrong. Keep reading to find out how you can make a real difference to a community in desperate need. Fraserburg is situated in the Karoo highlands of the Northern Cape Province. In parts of the area there hasn’t been significant rain for nine years. The normally hardy Karoo plants are shrivelled and black and what’s left of sheep stocks have to be fed as there’s simply no grazing left and most boreholes have run dry. When the school year started in January many farming families couldn’t pay their children’s school and hostel fees. (Because of the size and remoteness of many farms most farm children board in the town during the week.) The old-age home is struggling to stay open and businesses are teetering on the edge of bankruptcy. This community is economically and psychologically on their knees – they really are living on faith. Here’s how you can help. The Western Cape Synod of the Dutch Reformed Church entrusted the community of Fraserburg to the Franschhoek congregation with the request to do whatever it can to ease their burden. One of the church’s projects is “Feeding a sheep”: It costs R50 per month to feed a sheep. Some farmers have been feeding their livestock for almost a decade! This is a critical initiative to enable farmers to keep small herds alive so they have something from which to rebuild their flocks when the rains do eventually come. Thus far the DRC congregation has fed 1535 sheep for 3 months. It’s welcome, but it’s a drop in the bucket... If you want to do something for a lady, make up a care package. There is hardly any money for basics, let alone for little luxuries. Spoil a lucky lady with a package containing little things like perfumed soap, a washcloth and toiletries. Alternatively, get back to basics by donating clothing and non-perishable food for distribution among those in need. You are also welcome to simply make a general donation to the Dutch Reformed Church with the instruction that it be used to assist the Fraserburg community. The congregation’s bank details are as follows: Account Name: NG Gemeente Franschhoek Bank: Nedbank Franschhoek Branch Code: 167 005 Current Account Number: 167 000 8754

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Cellar Chat Mark Tanner

Did you have any New Year’s resolutions? I had only two. Be resolute, and never trust a doctor who doesn’t water his pot plants. So we’ve welcomed in a new decade, let alone a new year. 2020 is well upon us, still relatively unspoiled with potential turmoil and natural disasters. They have yet to come. While the slate is clean and we are yet to be bombarded with dramatically gripping news, let us take a breath and look at what is new on our wine horizons. Henk Swart of La Couronne has excelled himself again with yet more awards. His new Jacques Mouton range is outstanding. The Chardonnay (Madeleine) received 93/100 from Tim Atkins and the Special Reserve (Antoinette), a Merlot/Shiraz blend, is also well worth looking out for. By the time you read this his 2017 Shiraz, which makes up the trio in the range, will also be available. I tasted this wine over a year ago while still in barrel and was immediately impressed by its then maturity and balance. This was confirmed by a more recent tasting. Dieu Donné has introduced two new ranges: their Botanical and The Cross Collection. Botanical wines, Rush, Blush and Brush, are essentially entry level wines for summer pool parties and the like. Rush is a blend of Viognier, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc with crisp overtones. Blush is named after the Blushing Bride flower of the Protea family and is made from Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Brush is a Cabernet Sauvignon/ Shiraz/Merlot blend and is a well-made summer red. The Cross Collection lies at the other end of the scale. Their 2015 Shiraz/Viognier blend benefits from 22 months in new American oak and, even with a dash of Viognier, has a full bodied appeal. The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot, with similar time in new French oak, is endorsed with a Tim Atkins score of 90/100 which is quite justified. Great winter wines. In an earlier life I used to live not far (180km) from the Victoria Falls. I cannot recall how many times I drove past them and over the bridge to Southern Rhodesia before actually stopping to have a look. A similar feeling applies to Freedom Hill. Is it in Franschhoek or Paarl? Freedom Hill is somehow positioned at the limit of our local ‘radar’

so why stop? Here’s why. Ashley Clayton, Sales and Marketing Manager, is re-inventing this property next to Drakensstein Correctional Services. We often see tourist busses at the Nelson Mandela statue, so, by expanding on a theme Ashley is aiming at attracting those who not only stop for an iconic photograph or the Mandela House visit. Why not continue down the road to Freedom Hill for lunch and a glass of wine, or at least to savour their platters and snacks. Their award winning wines are well priced too. Also in the pipeline are two limited wines from La Galaniere – a refreshing Rosé and a Cabernet Sauvignon both 2017 vintage. These are easy drinking and what I would call ‘country wines’ as they remind me of the French and their no nonsense attitude to wines from ‘the country’ by country folk for country folk. Excellent table wines that I would not refer to as ‘Vin Ordinaire’. The following wisdom comes from the book “Wines of the Cape” published by KWV in 1959 (61 years ago ). “Prominent districts for natural table wines are: Paarl, Stellenbosch, French Hoek, Groot Drakenstein, Klapmuts, Tulbagh and Constantia.” “Cape wines, distinctive in their virtues, should never be compared with wines from France, Germany or other European lands.” “Unfortunately, much that is miscalled Sherry on the general market is nothing more than sweet wine braced with brandy.” “If a cork is too large to cork a bottle, do not attempt to trim with a knife; place in boiling water for a few minutes and it will fit easily.” “To remove ring stains left on polished wood by bottles and glasses, rub well with a damp cloth dipped in cigarette ash. Then polish.” So now we know!

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Buy Wine and Give Back Franschhoek Wine Tram and ACVV Franschhoek have created an ideal opportunity to give back to the local community. Before setting off for the day, Wine Tram visitors are able to purchase a wine tote bag, which includes a wine purchase discount card for use when buying wine at various participating wine estates along the Wine Tram routes. The Wine Tote Bags, manufactured by the ACVV Franschhoek from recycled coffee bean bags donated by Terbodore Coffee Roasters, cost just R20, and are available at the new Franschhoek Terminal, where all Wine Tram lines depart. All proceeds go to the ACVV, the oldest non-profit organisation in the social services field, providing comprehensive social work and child protection services for children and the elderly. This initiative helps the ACVV make a difference to the community of Franschhoek, and Wine Tram travellers receive discounts on wine purchases. It’s a real win for all! Text: Editorial Desk | Image: Connect Media

The Wine Tote Bag with Wine Purchase Discount Card, available for R20 at The Franschhoek Wine Tram Terminal.

Rugbyherinneringe en Rooiwyn Die 87-jarige Mnr Paul Roux het op 27 November 2019 ‘n spesiale bottel rooiwyn oopgemaak. Die bottel gedenk Hoërskool Franschhoek se eerste rugbyspan van 1949 waarvan Mnr Roux kaptein was. Dit is vir ‘n span reunie in 1999 gebotteleer en by ‘n skoolfunksie te koop aangebied. Twintig jaar later is die bottel op 27 November 2019 met groot verwagting oopgemaak om te sien of die wyn nog drinkbaar is. Die inhoud is geproe en dit was steeds puik! Mnr Simon Malherbe wat ook lid van die 1949 span was, kon ook die spesiale geleentheid bywoon. Teks: Redaksie | Foto: Verskaf

Mnr Paul Roux en die spesiale bottel rooiwyn

Juicy Story The Tatler heard there was a juice bar in Franschhoek, a new one, in fact, the only one. We went to investigate and found Franklin & Co in Bijoux Square in Huguenot Street. It turns out that it is a juice bar and eatery with a slogan that says, “Juice for the soul”. Owners Marc du Preez and his partner François Hanekom had spent years as a private chef and butler to a family that lives in Franschhoek during the summer. Their jobs took them all over the world giving them the opportunity to experience sailing and international life – and pick up wide food knowledge. When the time came to come home they returned to Franschhoek with a dream to fulfil: their own eatery with a focus on healthy food. Research led them to their current location; learnt and memory-filed know-how helped them draw up a menu. First, they had to have a name though. They considered variations of François’ name and settled on ‘Franklin’ and added ‘Co’. Then they used Marc’s face for their logo, adapting it until it was a recognisable monkey. Go figure! The healthy menu has options for breakfast, light

lunches, salads and sandwiches. Vegan options include a breakfast bowl of quinoa, scrambled tofu, greens and monkey seeds; a salad of roasted chickpeas, corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado, coconut biltong and cashew dressing and some other items with peppers and sprouts. There are more traditional items that include eggs, chicken, beef and trout. Then there is the juice which is cold-pressed. The process is slightly longer than liquefying but the benefit is the increase in nutrition and the bone-dry pulp that goes towards composting. Franklin & Co is open every daily from 07h00 to 17h00 and on Wednesday and Friday evenings it stays open for cocktails and tapas. Having a liquor licence means they can serve a Pink Tini or Kir Royale with tapas and one or two wines during

There are lots of healthy options at Franklin & Co.

Owners Marc du Preez and François Hanekom

the day. Other noteworthy features are the fact that they do take-aways and use bio-degradable accoutrement, like bamboo cutlery. Word of mouth and social media chats have brought in customers, but François says the most

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New Magnetic Brain Procedure To Treat Depression Advances in brain science set to “revolutionise” treatment of psychiatric conditions A new non-invasive procedure, which uses a magnetic charge to stimulate targeted areas of the brain to treat conditions such as depression and anxiety, was recently introduced for the first time on the African continent at Netcare Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg. The first few patients have undergone the procedure, known in medical terms as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), for the treatment of major depression, anxiety, neurological injury and tinnitus. This was done at the new treatment centre, called Connectomix, which has been established at the hospital by neurosurgeon, Dr Christos Profyris. The areas of the brain that are targeted for TMS treatment are determined by means of advanced brain mapping. Both the brain mapping and the TMS procedure are non-invasive, as neither of these involve surgery of any kind. “By using functional magnetic resonance

imaging [fMRI] technology with especially developed and highly advanced software, we are now able to observe brain activity in real time and develop a sophisticated computer generated brain function map for each individual. The brain function map enables us to understand the individual’s brain physiology better and we can therefore more precisely target the TMS treatment for each particular person,” Dr Profyris explains. “TMS is then used to stimulate specifically targeted areas of the brain by means of an electric current which is passed through a magnetic coil to create a high-intensity magnetic field. Outstanding results have been achieved in relieving the symptoms of depression and anxiety in selected patients,” says Dr Profyris, who has extensively researched and trained in brain mapping and the TMS procedure in Australia. “When I first commenced studying brain

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March 2020 | 9

Gardening in March NATIE FERREIRA

March always brings the year’s first “where-hasthe-year-gone” feeling for me. It is difficult to believe that autumn 2020 is just around the corner. By the time you read this most of the grape and summer fruit crop will be harvested and farmers will be hard at work preparing for harvest 2021! The same routine applies to the home gardener. Like the farmer, the gardener will keep an eye on the weather at this time of the year and plan his activities around that. We have had a hot and dry summer. February lived up to her reputation as the hottest month of the year. Despite this, a massive combined effort from the public and authorities have led to some of the best storage dam levels in years. We must not let this fool us into a false sense of security. The Western Cape will always be a dry place in summer, and we can never stop searching for new ways to conserve water.

March is a big feeding month. You want to get around half of your yearly fertiliser requirements onto vines and summer fruit trees now. Keep an eye on the weather report and wait for a cool and rainy day to apply a few spadesful of kraal manure and a cup of fertiliser around every tree. Look for a balanced fertiliser like 2:3:2 and always go for the organic options, especially in the food garden. Your lawn will love some fertiliser. It is especially important to look at higher phosphorous feeding to ensure proper root development during winter. Camelias and Azaleas can do with some high potash feeding to ensure that they hang on to their flowers in spring. Get a load of manure delivered and apply to all beds. As soon as we have had the first proper rain this can be covered by a thick layer of your preferred mulch. Prune summer flowering shrubs and deadhead regularly. All summer flowering perennials can be lifted and divided now. This is a great way to increase your planting area and share with friends. You can also take cuttings of most evergreen shrubs and trees. Start to plant your winter bulbs – the Western Cape has a wealth of indigenous bulbous plants. Explore some new varieties to experiment

with this year. March usually brings with it the best rose flush of the season. If you had access to water this should be a good rose year. Deadhead regularly and carry on feeding the bushes with a balanced fertiliser. You will also need to keep an eye on possible red spider mite infestations as well as spray preventatively against black spot and mildew. Top up the mulch around the bushes; you can also apply some wellmatured manure or compost. Note which roses perform best and mark the ones you want to move later. I sure don’t trust my own memory. Autumn is harvest time and that should keep you busy enough. Most gardeners I know have a glut of tomatoes, eggplant, green peppers and green beans at the moment. Share, preserve and eat as much as you can. But do not leave them hanging on the bushes for too long. Rotting fruit lying around the garden is a sure recipe for insect infestations that will only be apparent next season. If you have some chickens roaming the garden it is always good to allow them into the garden post-harvest. They love all the fruit fly larvae, aphids, caterpillars and will even clean up most of the fallen fruit. I have re-ignited my love for pickles and will be

Your Scented Garden

Peaches & Scream

The greatest gift of the garden is the restoration of the five senses – Hanna Rjon Sensory gardens have been the talk of the town for a while. Great smelling flowers are not only appealing to look at but can also elevate your mood on a stressful day. Indoor and patio scented gardens can be great Zen corners while transforming your house into a home. Here’s a list of flowers which can bring your garden and senses to life! Smell the roses (rosa): Roses are the most popular scented flower choice. They come in many different colours. Plant a few to add that “pop” in your garden along with some “rosey” scents. Roses love the sun, but make sure to keep them hydrated! Growing Gardenias: It’s time to garden those Gardenias! Gardenias are also known as ‘Cape Jasmines’ and have one of the most alluring flower scents. The Gardenia is usually grown outside; however, they can make the perfect potted plant. Gardenias prefer lots of sunlight and they will elevate your patio to a serendipitous escape. Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus): Sweet Peas are

one of the sweetest smelling flowers in the floral queendom. Their smell goes perfectly with an hour with your journal or a good cup of tea. Sweet peas require a lot of sun and need dowel rods to grow. The best position will be a spot that receives sunlight all day long on a patio or an indoor window with an abundance of sunlight during the day. Sweet Peas are also perfect for balconies. Balcony railings can be the ideal replacement for dowel rods. Jasminum polyanthum (Chinese Jasmine): Jasmine produces the sweetest, delicate and soothing scent which has been used in perfumes for years. The flower’s buds are often harvested and used in teabags. This princess loves to stay in the shade and prefers to be watered once a week. Lavender Love (Lavandula): We all associate lavender positively. We use it for aesthetic purposes or to treat and/or relieve specific problems and issues. Lavender will make a great addition to your

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scented garden as long as they receive enough sunlight and their branches are pruned. Pretty Petunias: Petunia’s are another top favourite of Life is a Garden. Did you know Petunias know when to smell good? They usually release a burst of sweet smells in the morning or evening. Imagine walking out onto your patio with a fresh cup of coffee to be greeted by these little beauties! Petunias can be the perfect indoor spring flower. These flowers need at least six hours of direct sunlight. Like Sweet Peas, they need a spot with a lot of sunlight to thrive fruitfully.

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Tatler Motoring MICHELE LUPINI

Corolla’s Conquest How Toyota made its hatchback number 1 again To be blunt, Toyota lagged well behind in its passenger car engine tech as South Africa’s biggest carmaker kept churning out naturally-aspirated old school lumps that could never hold a candle to its European rivals’ more recent force-fed downsized engines and space-age gearboxes. Not only did they deliver far better performance, but those Continental cars benefited significantly from superior economy and drivability too. Add 1500m of Jozi altitude and that ancient N/A disadvantage was even greater, so considering that’s where 70% of Saffers live, it was a major issue as Toyota simply failed to compete with a growing list of far more sophisticated, higher tech hatchback rivals. Well, in engine and gearbox tech anyway. Perhaps it was that the Orient was less concerned about ‘global warming’ than say Europe or California was, but the result of that lack of efficient turbo performance certainly had Toyota on the back foot. Right back on top of the pile Happily, that’s all history since this Corolla Hatch arrived in SA about a year ago, to kick those old

performance and efficiency shortfalls squarely into touch. But that’s not all — this latest Corolla also delivers excellent ride quality, crisp handling and even more space in a safer cabin to propel the world’s bestselling car right back to the top of the hatchback pile. The resurgence is however thanks in main due to Corolla’s huge new under-the-bonnet advantage. Powered by Toyota’s contemporary 85kW 1.2-litre four-pot turbo petrol it shares with the C-HR, the little engine delivers 185Nm all the way from 1500 to 4000rpm and drives the front wheels through a solid and slick-shifting 6-speed manual. But that’s just half the story — Corolla Hatch gets a smooth and responsive 10-step Sport Sequential Shiftmatic to also tackle Europe’s slickest rivals with what I’d go as far as to say is the best continuously variable transmission we’ve yet driven. It doesn’t feel like a CVT, nor does it cause the engine to drone like a suffering drunk like most CVTs do, all of which is most impressive. We’ve enjoyed ample time road testing both versions of the Corolla, where the manual rushed to 100km/h in a fleet 8.9 seconds, crushed 400m in 16.1 seconds at 139km/h and pulled from 80 to 120km/h in 6.39 seconds. The CVT took a few tenths of a second longer to do the same and Toyota claims a 200km/h top end and 6.1 litres per 100km for both variants. Best of all, this turbo Corolla Hatch no longer suffers that draconian thin air performance penalty that normally aspirated cars do at over altitude. Better than Golf?

Now our tests not only proved quicker than Toyota’s own claims, but they also made for an intriguing comparison with arch rival Volkswagen’s 81kW Golf 1.0 TSI. Golf was once the quicker option by far compared to the Corolla Hatch’s 1600cc N/A Auris predecessor. This time around the Golf proved a bit slower than the latest Corolla Hatch and cost a tad more, even if it is slightly more economical. But the VW is now also by far the older tech car — the wheel turns, they say. There’s far more to Corolla Hatch than just a quantum step forward in under-the-bonnet technology and this first middle-of-the-range fivedoor Toyota to carry the best seller Corolla tag since the Tazz over twenty years ago is also more than just a re-badged Auris. Corolla Hatch offers excellent ride quality and handling dynamics thanks to its much stiffer and lighter TNGA platform, complete with a multilink rear suspension with an advanced shock absorber design for a smoother and more comfortable ride in a compact design that also allows for more cabin and load space. Corolla Hatch looks the part and its stylish, spacious, modern and cohesive cabin packs another giant leap forward in materials and finish to deliver a practical and eye-catching mix of new textures, colours and trim gains. A slim instrument panel dominates a sporty wraparound cockpit, while the driver adopts a sportier position in a bucket seat that keeps you nicely in place when the going gets brisk.

Corolla Hatch has a superb quality cabin of course crammed full of active and passive safety features along with a raft of really cool high tech infotainment touches to shove the world’s favourite car right back to the top of the hatchback pile in every respect. It has a multifunction steering wheel assisted infotainment packed with 6-speaker audio, Bluetooth and USB and auxiliary input, with Android Auto and Apple Car Play smartphone mirroring set to join the fray across the entire Toyota range very soon too. Great specification Add a multi-information display, power steering, power windows, cruise control, climate control, a reversing camera and a power socket, while the Corolla Hatch features a host of safety kit too. Those include a full complement of seven airbags for the driver and passenger, along with two side and curtain, as well as driver’s knee bag, plus Vehicle Stability Control and a full suite of electronic driver aids from ABS and EBD to Brake Assist and Hillassist Control and it also comes standard with ISOFIX attachment points for child seats. All Corolla Hatch models come standard with the regular comprehensive Toyota back-up from a 6-service/90 000km Plan with intervals set at 12 months/15 000km, and 3-year/100 000km warranty. So, this Toyota’s Corolla has completely turned the middle of the road Hatch market right on its head as it rewrites the rulebook to properly salute its best-selling car in history reputation.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Due to family commitments, Alex Steyl has stepped down as a member of SHARF. We are very sad to lose her and the vibrancy, wholehearted commitment and invaluable skills she brought to our cause. Alex will continue to share her love for animals through volunteer work in the Franschhoek Valley. We are therefore looking for a PR representative who can assist us with fundraising and events. The candidate must be animal crazy, have superb marketing skills, be willing to attend meetings and have the time to spend on marketing and fundraising for the charity. The candidate should also have excellent people skills, and be able to work under pressure. If you are interested in joining our wonderful team, please inbox us at info@safehandsanimalrescue.org.za

Dog of the Month

Bank Details: Safe Hands Animal Rescue Franschhoek Bank: FNB Branch: Paarl Branch Code: 200110 Acc No.: 62836203076 NPO No: NPO 235-331 Thank you, walkers! A big thank you to everyone who supported the Dog Walk in the Vineyards, despite the blistering heat. Watch this space for information on our next walk, which will hopefully be in more dog-walk-friendly weather!

Juno is a 3-year-old Africanis. He is good with dogs and children, but will need a large and secure garden with high fencing. Adoption policies apply. Email: info@safehandsanimalrescue.org.za to adopt Juno. See our FB page for more animals needing a forever home.

March 2020 | 11

MARCH NEWS

TYRRELL TIME

BY 6x6 TO THE NAMIB AND BACK

UK classic car celebrity Iain Tyrrell recently paid another visit to FMM while on holiday with his ﬁancée, Melanie. Last year Iain started his own YouTube channel ‘Tyrrell’s Classic Workshop’, in which he performs workshop tasks on special-interest cars. The channel had an immediate response from all over the world and has continued to grow ever since. As the museum’s Aston Martin DB4 GT’s motor was not running cleanly at the time of Iain’s visit, the car was brought out for him to do a tuneup and a full video shoot was carried out for an

www.iaintyrrell.co.uk and keep a look-out for

upcoming episode. Check out Iain’s exploits on

the FMM Aston tune-up clip.

BEHIND THE WHEEL

Museum

A ‘sleeper’ Porsche supercar...

norm was the absence of a ﬂywheel, which

and

1 400 km with relative ease but the average

Workshop Manager Lorenzo Farella were

Curator

Wayne

Harley

fuel consumption is not for the faint-hearted,

recently tasked with delivering FMM’s two

registering around 25 litres/100 km. We had

Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6’s to Walvis Bay

the opportunity to cover 397 km on dirt

Airport for a special event. After making the

roads, and this is where the 6x6 came into its

necessary travel and clearance arrangements,

element, and it felt as if we had never left the

the pair set oﬀ and headed up the N7 to the

tarred roads.”

Namibian border to the accompaniment

A week later the pair went back to Namibia

of smiles and waves of passers-by as these

to collect the two vehicles and without a strict

formidable beasts do attract loads of attention.

deadline could relax a little. In total, over

“It does not take long before you realise

4 700 km were covered in less than eight

that the make-up of the 6x6 starts taking its

days including a few trips over the dunes at

toll,” says Wayne, “as this is a very heavy, hi-

Swakopmund and Sandwich Harbour, and

powered truck. On the ﬁrst day we managed

never missed a beat

Porsche has a glittering history of memorable

allows the engine to dial up the revs without

cars but amongst the formidable line-up there

having to ﬁrst overcome the rotating mass

is a mid-engined supercar that came about

of the ﬂywheel. Result? Quicker accelerator

more by accident than planning. In Porsche-

response. Switching oﬀ, the motor comes to

With the annual D-J Commemorative Run

speak, the name Carrera GT immediately evokes

a dead stop. Connecting the motor to the six-

set to run in March, we take a look at one the

the highest levels of performance and the car

speed manual gearbox was a PCCC – Porsche

event’s historic stars.

certainly lives up to expectations in this regard.

Ceramic Composite Clutch.

BIKER BITS Amongst

the

numerous

fascinating

The Carrera GT’s origins go back 20 years

The ﬁrst Carrera GT – model code 980 – was

motorcycles that are part of the museum’s

to when for homologation purposes, Porsche

sold in the USA in 2004. Car & Driver magazine

collection is actually one of FMM’s most prized

built a street-legal version of the its entry into

road-tested it and recorded a 0-96 km/h time

possessions, namely the 1926 AJS that was

the 1999 World Sports Car racing GT1 class. But

of 3,5 seconds and 0-161 km/h in 6,8 seconds,

ridden to victory by legendary tuner Cranley

the rules were changed at the last minute and

which backed up factory claims. Porsche gave

Jarman in the 1936 Durban to Johannesburg

the project cancelled. Nevertheless, Porsche

the top speed as 330 km/h.

Run, which was the last to be held in its original

showed the prototype road car at the 2000

A production run of 1 500 units was planned

Paris Motor Show, ﬁtted with the 5,5-litre 416

but changing US airbag legislation resulted in

kW V10 that had secretly been built for the

a premature end in 2006 after close to 1 300

Footwork Formula 1 team. Porsche eventually

cars had been sold. This car is number 82.

decided to build the car in limited numbers, but with the motor increased in size to 5 733 cm3.

With an open track to play on, this 15-year-old car simply amazed with its poise and composure,

form. (The D-J Commemorative Run began in

expanding drum brakes were ﬁtted front and

1970 and has been held annually ever since.)

rear.

Basically, the machine is a 1926 AJS 350

Jarman entered the 10-year-old G6 lookalike

G3 but after Jarman bought the bike in 1934

in the 1936 event and with a 1hr20min

for £4-10s he converted it into a G6 as raced

handicap time, won the race in 6 hours 51

in the Isle of Man TT races.

minutes at an average speed of 90,37 km/h.

The all-aluminium, quad-cam, 68-degree

not to mention the blaring exhaust note. The

The 349 cm3 single-cylinder, overhead-valve,

Over time, Jarman rode more than 16 000

V10 featured Nikasil-coated bores, forged

V10’s torque delivery is strong from mid-range

two-stroke engine was fed by an Amal carb

kilometres on the bike... “The riding position

titanium connecting rods, forged pistons,

revs. Grip, braking, turn-in are all precise and it is

and earned the name ‘big port’ because of the

is low and uncomfortable, and to ride from

four valves per cylinder, variable inlet valve

only when glancing at the instruments that you

size of the exhaust port and pipe. It developed

Durban to Johannesburg you had to be not

timing, sodium-cooled exhaust valves and

realise just how hard you are going – safely.

2¾ horsepower – just 2 kilowatts. The bike

only brave but super tough,” says FMM curator

dry-sump lubrication. Naturally aspirated,

The Carrera GT is a conﬁdence-inspiring

weighed just under 100 kg and amongst the

Wayne Harley. Being the winner of the last D-J

with a red line at 8 400 r/min, it pumped out

supercar that had a sheltered existence. We

upgrades Jarman made to the bike were a

in period, the Jarman AJS has earned itself a

450 kW at 8 000 and 590 N.m of torque at

can only wonder at what might have been…

twist-grip accelerator and a foot gear change

place in motorcycling history. It is currently on

5 750. But what set this motor apart from the

FMM’s example is currently on view in Hall B.

for the three-speed countershaft gearbox, and

view in Hall D.

LOGON FOR FREE NEWSLETTER To keep abreast of all that is happening at the museum and other interesting features on local veteran, vintage and classic cars and motorcycles as well as updates on sporting events and suchlike, logon to FMM’s website, www.fmm.co.za, and signon to receive the free monthly newsletter.

MUSEUM OPERATING HOURS Visiting is currently by appointment only – phone 021 874 9002 to make a reservation. There is ample secure parking on site. Motorcycles and buses larger than 23-seaters should park at Anthonij Rupert Wyne from where visitors will be transported to and from the museum by charabanc. Opening hours are Monday to Friday 10h00 to 18h00 (last admittance 17h00), Saturday and Sunday 10h00 to 17h00 (last admittance 16h00). The museum is open on most public holidays except Christmas Day and Good Friday.

ENTRY FEE R80 adults, R60 pensioners and motor club members (with membership ID), R40 children (ages 3-12). Guided tours are available upon request at no charge. An on-site Deli oﬀers refreshments and a selection of wines produced by Anthonij Rupert Wyne. Tel: 021 874 9000 | Fax: 021 874 9100 | E-mail: fmm.co.za | Web: www.fmm.co.za

12 | March 2020

Rotary News MARK TANNER

Bhabhathane News Franschhoek Schools’ First Combined Drama Production

On 23 January, at a special meeting at the Paarl Golf Club, the Rotary Club of Franschhoek Valley and the Satellite Club were amalgamated to form the Rotary

USimphiwe – have you seen him?

Club of Franschhoek and Drakenstein Valley. The chain of office was handed by Brian Rickard to Marcel Hoogebeen, the incoming President. Outgoing President Brian outlined various successful projects undertaken recently and incoming President Marcell spoke of be commitments now possible with the enlarged membership. For more information on Rotary activities please

MARK TANNER

Our next speaker meeting will be on 6 April with Nick French, who is Vice Chairman of the Probus Association of the Western Cape and a Toastmaster of experience. Nick talks on a range of topics which will doubtless include us to an extent. Not to be missed. Our Annual General Meeting is on 3 March and we again invite members to take part in plotting the year ahead. What is Probus all about? In South Africa, there is a rapidly growing number of Probus Clubs, which offer retirees the facility to manage successfully the transition from a highpressure executive, professional and other vocational

The production provides a platform to address the socio-economic injustices which prevail in South Africa and the Franschhoek Valley. Teachers from all nine schools are committed to ensuring that each individual

USimphiwe is a play in the making that involves all

who plays a role in the production – from organizing to

nine local schools that are a part of the Bhabhathane

acting, to being an audience member – will be moved by

Programme. It is the first time that a play will

this endeavour. The most influential way for teachers to

be performed featuring the combined talent of

be role models for learners is for the teachers themselves

Franschhoek. The ground-breaking script uses comedy

to positively engage in a diverse environment with their

to involve the audience in the stark realities of life in

colleagues, where learners can see it. The aim of the play is for learners and teachers from

South Africa.

contact Mark Tanner on 082 773 9217.

Probus Club

true identity as he tells the story of decolonisation.”

“Simphiwe tells the story of a young African boy

Franschhoek Valley schools and a diverse audience to

who grows up to find his identity through dance. He

collaborate. The Bhabhathane Programme sees it as an

is ‘discovered’ in his rural village while dancing to rap

opportunity for the professional development of teachers.

This is achieved through these features of membership:

music. Thereafter he is offered a bursary at a renowned

Similarly, it will allow learners to engage with one another

• Opportunities to extend compatible social contacts

private school where he learns ballet. Despite being a

both on stage and off. It is hoped that the benefits of the collaboration will also extend to the audiences.

activity to a calmer way of life.

and maintain an interest in the topical issues of the day.

brilliant dancer, he is unhappy. He is forced to do ballet

• Nurturing positive attitudes to ageing through

and is never allowed to divert from it. A friendship he

The Bhabhathane Programme kindly requests all

group recreation and the sharing of information on

strikes up with another learner, who is a musician,

locals and business owners who are interested in

issues of concern to Senior Citizens.

gives him the confidence to dance to traditional

supporting the production to please contact them at

African song and music. This allows him to reveal his

tel. 021 876 2867 or email info@bhabhathane.org.za

• Support in grief and illness. • Speakers at monthly luncheons who provide a fresh mental challenge and stimulation. • We are a-political and non-sectarian • We are mindful of the fact that costs are an important consideration. Membership fees, therefore, are kept to a minimum; while monthly luncheon costs vary. • Probus is not a Service/Fund Raising organization. For more information please contact Mark Tanner on 082 773 9217.

Fleur de Lis News MARIËTTE HUGO

February was a month of new developments and, of course, a celebration of love. Die inwoners het ‘n heerlike bederfoggend gehad op Valentynsdag. Nie net was daar ‘n heerlike spesiale

Hospice News

ontbyt, berei deur Feedom nie, maar die inwoners was ook bevoorreg om ‘n sanguitvoering, deur Belia

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Lourens, te geniet. En dan was dit ook ‘n baie spesiale dag vir Mnr. en Mev. Perold, wat hul 67ste Valentynsdag

COLLEEN DOUGLAS

saam gevier het! After years of negotiations and planning, we could

The new Hospice shop, opened on 17 January 2020,

finally start with construction of four new life right

is looking fabulous. Considering the state the shop was

units. This is a big step forward for the sustainability

of Fleur-de-Lis. If anyone is interested in one of these units, please contact Wilna vd Westhuizen at 021 876 2411.

in when we signed the lease you would appreciate the time, money and effort that went into getting it to look amazing. We are grateful to the following: Paintsmiths, Agrimark, Franschhoek Signs, Barbara Garner, Helen Siebert, Sandra and Johan Buys, Odd Jobs Man, Pat Morgan, Larry Mills, John Moore, Myles Oates, Johnny, Raoul and Eddie who worked over the festive season,

Evelyn Africa and Pearl Groenewald our Shop Managers

Franschhoek Rugby Club News LINDSAY C JEFTHAS

painting, scrubbing and tiling. Further thanks to Marelize, Pearl and Evelyn –

Franschhoek RFC expresses gratitude

amazing hospice staff – who assisted me in so many ways and all hours of the day to get the shop ready. To

Franschhoek Rugby Club took part in the annual

everyone, I say a huge ‘thank you’.

Madiba’s Sevens tournament on 1 February 2020 and a

We have fabulous items in the shop at very affordable

week later in the Evergreen Sevens tournament.

prices. Please support us and continue to clean out

Franschhoek, who won the Madiba’s tournament in

your cupboards. Donations may be dropped off at the

2018, will count themselves as unlucky as they lost in

shop or at Hospice House. Our wonderful “Uncorked” band kept us on the

the semi-final against Paarl Rangers. A week later they

dance floor again at the Valentine’s Hop. Thank you to

also fell short in the quarter-final of the Evergreens

the NGK for the hall and all the amenities. Thank you

tournament. However, head coach Arleon Davids

Helen Siebert for the 750ml bottle of Chateaux Libertas

says he gave the club’s youngsters a chance to show

and to Morena, Wolftrap, Haut Espoir, Holden Manz,

what they are made of and they performed very well

Daschbosch and La Petite Provence Wine Co who

alongside the more senior players.

donated cases of wine towards the wine collection,

The club would like to thank the owners of the One

making it a total of eleven cases that were raffled and

Love shop, Avron Williams and Darren Goliath, for their

raised R8 300.

food contributions as well as Joseph Transport and Freshness First who sponsored the Energade.

Thanks to Huguenot Chocolates for the delicious

The focus of the club now shifts to the upcoming WP

chocolates and Three Streams Smokehouse for the

league which is fast approaching.

ice. Almor Construction’s Sean was on standby the entire weekend with generators for the Hop and then for our Music Festival – Thank You! Finally thanks to our Hospice staff and volunteers on duty: Marelize, Pearl,

Franschhoek Wine Valley News

Evelyn, Cornelia and Adel. The Music Festival was the most challenging event that Hospice has ever had to deal with: possibility of load shedding, rain on the Sunday and paperwork to

REINHER BEHRENS

secure the Huguenot Monument grounds. Approval was finally given on the Friday at midday. We did have a plan B! Thank you to Leopards Leap, who said that they would host the event for Hospice. Putting all troubles aside, our music festival came

With the harvest nearing completion it’s been

the flora and fauna. For the more adventurous at heart,

interesting to receive feedback from some of the

a trail run or MTB excursion along the Berg River Dam

Vignerons. Although the temperatures have been

are guaranteed to get the heart rate up a bit. For an

together wonderfully. Thank you to Carol Thorns

residents for allowing Hospice to use the beautiful

who arranged for all the musicians, technicians and

quite extreme, the winemakers have been happy with

overview of our outdoor offerings read about outdoor

clubhouse.

the quality of the fruit thus far. The weather has been

influencer Alfred Thorpe’s visit to the valley in our latest

‘Thank you’ to all who donated items towards our

advantageous for the ripening factors, which has led

blog

raffle prizes: Franschhoek Art House, Tallulah’s, Le

to some Vignerons having to pick all of their white

adventurous-hours-in-franschhoek/).

Bon Vivant, Rose Cottage, The Stables, Helen Siebert,

varietals simultaneously. However, their outlook is

The Wine Tram Village Walk is the perfect opportunity

Desray, Huguenot Chocolates, Franschhoek Villas,

positive and they remain hopeful that this harvest will

to not only learn more about Franschhoek but also

be producing some excellent wines.

be on the lookout for retail therapy gems. With retail

photographer to donate their time and presenting a magical music festival for all our guests. Thank you to our Hospice staff and volunteer on duty: Pearl, Cornelia, Tiana, Marelize and Adel. On 7 February we braaied boerie rolls for all who

Franschhoek Hair and Beauty, Franschhoek Skin Care

watched the Federer-Nadal tennis match at the

Clinic, Kathy Prowse, Ann and John Moore, Lyn de

Franschhoek Theatre. Thank you to Marelize, Bertie and

Villiers and Fromage de France. We raised R 8 200.

post

(https://franschhoek.org.za/twenty-four-

This time of the year we may notice that the days tend

therapy on the mind don’t forget our Summer Season

to be a bit shorter and the leaves on the trees may start

Shopping, which allows for extended shopping hours

Further thanks to Mrs Mostert for salad items,

to change slightly. An indication that autumn is on its

on the last Friday of March.

Glenwood, Haute Cabrière, Sandy Maarten for dessert,

Bridge Drive Lunch

way. The weather is ideal for exploring the outdoors

We value your feedback and invite you to pop into

volunteers in the kitchen – Hilary, Liz A, Kathy M, raffle

and our valley is home to a plethora of offerings,

our offices. We’re also more than happy to assist with

Adel for braaiing and to John Moore for the delicious ‘smoor’ that everyone enjoyed. We finished a month of frantic fundraising with our

duty –Helen and Ann, barmen – John A, John M and

annual Bridge Drive Lunch, which was held at the

catering to all levels of fitness. Some examples include

more information on what’s happening in the region.

Larry, Liz M on early morning duty with coffee and other

Domaine des Anges Clubhouse. Thank you to the

La Motte’s hiking trail, horseback riding or a leisurely

Our website, www.franschhoek.org.za, is also a reliable

duties and Hospice staff Marelize, Cornelia and Raoul.

hike in the Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve admiring

hub for news.

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Franschhoek Leeskring SUSAN MÖLLER

By die leeskring se volgende byeenkoms op 5 Maart

Die leeskring vergader om 14h45 in die NG Gemeente

2020 word die boek Die Ander Martha deur Eleanor

Franschhoek. Besoekers is welkom om aan by ons aan

Baker behandel. Die bespreking word gelei deur

te sluit. Vir meer besonderhede skakel Susan Möller by

Karin Roux.

072 932 5393.

Gardening Course In an attempt to help with the high rate of unemployment in the Franschhoek Valley, an Elementary Gardening course will be hosted at the Franschhoek Valley Community Sport Centre. This course will also be open to currently-employed

unemployed,

gardeners with a need to improve their skills as well as

the fee for employed participants will sponsor one

future gardeners who want to acquire gardening skills.

unemployed participant.

The following will be discussed over the next couple of weeks: Basic Introduction to Gardening, Effective Gardening and Know Your Plants. In an effort to sponsor the course material for the

This course will be held weekly at the Franschhoek Valley Community Sport Centre. For more information contact the centre on 021 876 2569 or WhatsApp 072 932 5393

A Future Tennis Champion - Siyo’s Story

Editor’s Letter Siegfried Schäfer

them by taking in and evaporating water? There is a bit of a catch though… to get the full cooling effect at least 40% of the area to be cooled has to be treecovered. Air pollution reduction: Trees not only absorb carbon, but they also remove other pollutants from the air.

Dear Readers As many of you may know I consider my tree

Energy emissions reduction: Strategically planted

hugger status a badge of honour. There really are

trees can lower the emissions resulting from and

few things that annoy me more than the needless

cost of cooling buildings substantially.

cutting down of trees, except – perhaps – litterbugs,

Water quality improvement: Trees filter water by

vandals, liars, cheats, lazy people, know-it-alls,

taking in dirty surface water, and fixing nitrogen and

ignoramuses and Donald Trump.

phosphorus into the soil.

A while ago, like many others in the village, I

Flooding reduction: By absorbing water trees

was at first dismayed when I saw that the trees in

reduce runoff into streams and thereby also flooding.

front of the Magistrate’s Court had been cut down.

Noise reduction: Trees are not only effective noise

Admittedly, they should never have been planted

barriers; they also add natural sounds, such as

that close to buildings as, no surprise here, they

birdsong and the sound of the wind blowing through

started damaging the buildings. More surprisingly,

them, which have proven psychological benefits.

enterprising criminals were using them as ladders to reach their acquaintances in the police cells!

UV radiation protection: Trees have been shown to absorb 96% of ultraviolet radiation.

With the trees gone, we now – unfortunately – have

Improved aesthetics: Trees and greenery improve

an unobstructed view of the very badly maintained

the looks and value of any property, from a house to

court building. I think there’s an opportunity for a

a public square.

community project here. Perhaps there is a reader out

Improved

human

health:

Numerous

studies

there who would be willing to speak to the Magistrate

have shown positive mental and physical health

and arrange for a bit of maintenance/painting to be

connections as a result of exposure to trees and

done to the front of the building and some suitable

nature in general.

plants to be planted in the now bare planter? On a more positive tree note, I recently came across an interesting list of the 10 benefits trees provide to

Wildlife habitat: Forests and trees provide habitat for a great diversity of animal life. I’m now ready to go find a spot for another tree in my garden! I’ll have to wait for winter or spring for

society on CNN. Here it is: Heat reduction: We all know that by providing shade trees cool surface temperatures. Did you, however, know that they also cool the air around

planting though… which reminds me: I don’t like summer either! Come on winter, come on! Until next month

DEADLINES - APRIL 2020 ISSUE Bookings - 13 March 2020 Artwork - 15 March 2020 | Editorial - 15 March 2020

Six-A-Side Success Siyo, an engaging child with a beautiful smile and abundant determination, was born into a disadvantaged and crime-ridden area of Port Elizabeth. When only four she was introduced to tennis and from the moment a racquet was put in her hands, she knew where her passion lay. Soon, however, two long years went by when she

to and from Sea Point. The Academy sees a potential

had no access to a court until her Dad moved himself

WTA player and Siyo, determined to be the best, works

and Siyo to Franschhoek.

Here they met Shaun

long hours with her dedicated coaches so this may

Adeola, a coach affiliated with the Franschhoek Tennis

become a reality. Her Dad hopes to work in Cape Town

Club.

Shaun gave generously of his time to coach

while Siyo, now nine years old, studies at the Academy

Siyo and within four short months, she played her

and keeps playing, competing, and, most of all, smiling!

first tournament at Pearl Valley. Becoming a fearless opponent, she entered more tournaments and earned the nickname of Panel Beater – the little girl who could do anything with a tennis racquet in her hand! Shortly after Siyo played in Port Elizabeth in October last

To support Siyo the Franschhoek Tennis Club is excitedly planning an extravaganza event. All in the Franschhoek Community are invited! SIYO SHINDIG: Spit-Braai, Fun Activities, Auctions and Prizes Galore

year, her Dad received the phone call that was about to

Club House at Domaine des Anges

change both of their lives. The Panel Beater had come to

Please come and you can watch Siyo on the court!

the attention of the Anthony Harris Tennis Academy [AHA]

Numbers are limited so book early.

in Sea Point. AHA, through its high-performance centre for

DATE:

Sunday, 15th March

junior and professional players, and in collaboration with

TIME:

17h00

MATCH Foundation, aims to provide talented children of all

COST:

R375 per person

socio-economic levels the chance to fulfil dreams of being champions. They have developed players like Lloyd Harris,

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whose career-high world ranking is 72. The Academy and

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its young players were visited recently by Roger Federer and

Franschhoek Tennis Club

Rafael Nadal who hosted their tennis clinic on their courts.

Nedbank

AHA was calling to offer Siyo a place for full-time coaching. Immediately her Dad moved them to a tiny flat in Khayelitsha where together they struggle and sacrifice. Siyo takes an hour and a half bus ride each day

Account: 1670017664 Reference: SIYO SHINDIG E-mail Proof of Payment to ellis.margie@gmail.com whereupon tickets will be e-mailed to you.

Dramatoekennings! Hoërskool Franschhoek se dramagroep het onlangs 5 nominasies ontvang in die Departement van Sport en Kultuur se drama-ontwikkelingsprogram. Die groep het laasjaar ontstaan en is op 15 Februarie 2020 as die naaswenners vir Beste Produksie in die Kaapse Wynlanddistrik aangewys. Die groep is genomineer vir Beste Teks, Beste Samespel, Beste Akteur (Germain Mountoud), Beste Regisseur en Beste Produksie. Die teks, geskryf deur hulle onderwyseres, Charnelle Fortuin, is aangewys as die beste teks.

Hoërskool Franschhoek se dramagroep met hulle toekennings. Tweede van links agter is hulle onderwyseres, Charnelle Fortuin en verregs is die waarnememde skoolhoof, Marjorie Myburgh

Die groep bestaan uit 9 lede. Dis Germain

Hulle volgende optrede is 7 Maart by Baxter Teater

Mountoud, Chloë Fortuin, Meché Fortuin, Jamie

in Rondebosch en daarna weer by die Suidoosterfees.

Verwey. Chanelle Bezuidenhout, Tamson Bailey, Dineo Mbali, Katelynn Adonis en Vivian Davids.

Teks & Foto: Hoërskool Franschhoek

On Sunday, 2 February 2020, Groot Drakenstein Games Club, just outside Franschhoek, held their annual ‘John Faure’ Six-A-Side tournament. The weather was glorious and the eight participating teams and spectators were treated to an array of local food and craft beer on tap while watching the cricket in one of South Africa’s most picturesque settings. Groot Drak boasts the country’s oldest turf wicket, which played true, allowing the batsmen to score plenty of runs, with some enormous sixes being deposited to all corners of the historic ground. Celebrity players, Darren ‘Whackhead’ Simpson, Johann Louw, Frikkie Welsh, Ryan Bailey, Luther Bakkes and others treated the crowd by showing off their skills with both bat and ball. The Boland Invitational team claimed third place

The Maties team not only emerged victorious, but also claimed most of the individual prizes.

overall; while there was an exact repeat of 2019’s final,

The individual prizes largely ended up in the hands of

with Durbanville CC and Maties battling it out for this

Maties players as Tebogo Faas (best catch), Ben Ward (best

year’s title.

bowler), Luke Holland (best batter) and LJ du Preez (biggest

Maties emerged winners for the second year in a row in an enthralling final match. There were, however, no

six) pocketed even more goodies, while Jaco Castle from Durbanville was awarded best all-rounder for the day.

losers as all the teams and players walked away with a

Enormous thanks to the generous sponsors and

plethora of prizes ranging from locally-produced wines,

all involved in making the day a huge success and

cricket gear, craft beers, vouchers and more, valued at

congratulations to Maties on retaining the title!

over R40 000 – all kindly donated by businesses and individuals in the area.

Text & Images: Groot Drak

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10 Steps To Take Advantage of the Property Buyer’s Market For the first time in years, the property market is all about buyers. It is an excellent time to buy with plenty of stock, a reduced interest rate and record-high home loan approvals, says Samuel Seeff, chairman of the Seeff Property Group. Whether experienced or a novice, the buying process has become far more complex than ever before. It can be daunting, but not if you follow these ten easy steps, says Seeff. Step 1 – Know how much you can buy for. You’ll need a good credit record and stable income. It’s best to do this before you start your house hunting. Your bank or a mortgage originator can assist. Generally, your monthly bond repayment should not exceed one third of your income. If you’re married or in a partnership, you can combine your incomes to assist with affordability. Step 2 – Be ready for a deposit down payment. Although first-time buyers can qualify for home loans of up to 105%, you may need a cash deposit of 10% to 15% as security. It is always advisable to invest a deposit if you can as it brings down your monthly payments and creates an equity buffer. Step 3 – Cash needed for costs. You will need to pay transfer duty to SARS on all purchases above R900 000 plus conveyancing and bond registration costs for the transfer process. While there is no transfer duty, a R900 000 purchase would still require costs of around R52 500. Don’t forget to also budget for moving costs to get you settled in your new home. Step 4 – Prep the paperwork. An extensive set of paperwork is required including certified copies of your identity document/s, marriage certificate and Ante Nuptial Contract (if applicable) plus the last three month’s payslips and 3-6 month’s current bank statements, stamped by the bank. Step 5 – Where do you want to live? Consider the type of property you need such as a flat versus a house and then the potential areas where you could buy. Check for price ranges in the area, access to amenities, traffic and transport availability and crime stats. An active community and Neighbourhood Watch are plus factors for a neighbourhood. Step 6 – Online house hunting is a breeze. There is a host of places to look, from property portals to agency websites and property supplements. Digital technology means you can view a series of

photographs and often a virtual tour before setting up viewings. Communicating with agents is also so easy these days via cell phone or messaging. Step 7 – Put your best offer forward. First, do a thorough inspection of the property for structural faults and obvious poor maintenance issues. Once satisfied, put your best offer forward. The agent will advise whether your price is in the acceptable range and be prepared to present a counter-offer should the seller reject it. Step 8 – Offer accepted, time to get a bond. An Offer to Purchase is a legally binding contract and once accepted, you need to fulfil the conditions such as securing a home loan. The agent will assist with the loan application (with the help of a mortgage originator) or you can attend to that yourself. You will now need your first set of documents (ID, marriage documents and 3-6 months bank statements). Once the bond is approved, the transaction can move forward. Step 9 – Transfer of ownership. The seller appoints the conveyancing attorney and the bank the bond registration attorney. You will need a full set of documents (ID, marriage etc.) along with the deposit (if applicable) and transaction costs which must be paid to the conveyancing attorney. The Conveyancer will prepare all the documents and make the necessary payments to obtain the rates and service clearance certificates (e.g. electricity, plumbing/water etc.). The Conveyancer will then lodge the documents in the local Deeds Office where they will be inspected and if approved, the transfer will be registered. Step 10 – Transfer is registered, you can finally move in! It can take up to three months for registration of the transfer into the buyer’s name. The conveyancer will advise once the transfer is registered. If you are a cash buyer, the title deed will be sent to you, alternatively, to the bank if you have a mortgage loan. Once the transfer is registered your bond repayments will commence. Occupation is also usually upon registration of transfer.

Financial Matters CELIA MCGUINNESS

Are You Claiming Tax Deductions for Solar? Section 12B of the Income Tax Act provides for a 50/30/20 income tax deduction in respect of plant and machinery owned by the taxpayer and which is brought into use for the first time by the taxpayer for the purpose of their trade. Section 12B specifically provides for a deduction of plant and machinery introduced by a taxpayer to generate electricity i.e. photovoltaic (PV) solar energy and the deduction rules are as follows: PV solar systems generating less than 1 megawatt of electricity – write off 100% of the cost in full in the year it is brought into use. PV solar systems generating more than 1 megawatt of electricity – write off 50% of the cost in year 1, 30% in year 2 and 20% in year 3. The accelerated depreciation allowance for solar

PV systems applies whether they are installed for the business by contractors or developers, or paid for by the business in a credit sale agreement (as defined in Section 1 of the Value-Added Tax Act) – either upfront in a single payment or in multiple payments over an extended period. The cost of the solar PV system allowed for accelerated depreciation includes its full direct capital cost, including design and engineering, project planning, delivery, foundations and supporting structures, solar PV panels, AC inverters, DC combiner boxes, racking, cables and wiring, and installation. Finance costs are excluded. Most PV solar systems installed to date generate less than 1 MW and such taxpayers will be able to claim 100% of their expenses in the year the solar system is installed. This capital allowance was confirmed in a binding private ruling by SARS dated 11 October 2018 (BPR 311) in respect of an application by a private company in South Africa to clarify the deductibility of the capital expenditure incurred to install solar PV systems at a number of sites owned and leased by the applicant. The systems were being installed to reduce the company’s electricity costs.

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Business Leadership TONY FROST

Positive Change Needs a Collective Innovative Attitude Every revolutionary idea started with just the spark of an idea. But the spark did not just pop out of the ether, from nowhere. It started with an openness of mind, a discomfort of the soul, an unrelenting energy to change something. In short, it started with an attitude! That is what we need in our country, our world, today: Attitude! Having an attitude of positive change is not about having people constantly spouting off on the first thing that comes to mind. There is a well-known highprofile president of a big country that does this all the time – often with tragic consequences! There is a close correlation between real strong leadership and the creation and maintenance of an attitude of innovation. Real leaders are constantly on the lookout for ways of improving the world for all; ways of creating and maintaining peace and stability for all. This is the best hope the world has of reducing poverty, dealing with climate change and ensuring sustainable growth. Great leaders know that they do not own the sole prerogative to innovation and are simply incapable and unable to do this on their own. They know they cannot mandate innovation, nor dictatorially command it. Great leaders are abundantly clear that world-class innovation derives from world-class teamwork. In a world-class team, every member knows that her or his opinions and contributions count, no matter how bizarre they may seem to be when first uttered. Most of us are aware that the world is changing at a dizzying pace; that there are complexities at play that are so filled with nuances that it is impossible for a single person to find ways to deal with them. We also know that one person can dream up an idea which changes the trajectory of the world – the wheel, the internet, Amazon, Google, Facebook, Uber, Airbnb – just to name a few. We all need new ways of adapting to this increasingly changing environment in which we find ourselves. True meaningful innovation needs to have at its core the objective of producing a positive impact on society. Innovation is essential in all parts of society; in business, in politics, in art, in sport, throughout society.

It is essential because humanity has reached a tipping point. The signs are all around us. Democracy seems unable to produce the kind of innovation necessary to solve 21st-century problems. Look at Brexit, the Middle East, China-America. Capitalism is under threat and needs to change, but change to what? The rise of the populist strongmen will almost certainly quell the innovation required for us to find our way through the bogs and complexity of 21st-century life. For any individual to suggest that he and he alone will produce the solutions is just one big impossible lie, no matter how seductive it may sound. Some organisations have established Innovation Departments or appointed some poor soul as Head of Innovation. This approach is doomed to fail. Just as appointing individuals to head up compliance, or transformation, are decisions equally fraught with failure. These are all issues that should be owned and lived by all and should be in the DNA of the organisation. It is impossible to know from whence the next great idea is going to bubble up! Great ideas come from moments of individual inspiration, but they are most likely to happen in an environment where people are encouraged to think and act innovatively and without fear of ridicule. What is at least as germane is the fact that while one person might be the wellspring of the idea, it will take teamwork to implement it! Think of the teamwork required to put Neil Armstrong on the moon 51 years ago; or the teamwork needed to build an aircraft; or the teamwork required to win the Rugby World Cup. We often just focus on the team we can see on the field of play. But the extended team goes way beyond that. In the case of rugby it includes us, the fans (imagine them playing in an empty stadium and no TV!), the manufacturers of all the equipment, the groundsmen that prepared the playing surface, healthcare professionals, sponsors, media, government and, obviously also the team management and coaching staff. So, too, is it critical with innovation, real lifechanging innovation, to recognise the importance of the team. Indeed without the team, it remains only a stillborn idea. It is the team that gives the idea life. Just as giving life to a new-born baby is a team effort. Therefore it must be evident that critical to the upwelling of great ideas is the criticality of a collective attitude which predicates all of us to be innovative and to welcome innovation as the road to a new and sustainable future which is good for all. Indeed it is about inspiring, people-oriented and future focussed leadership. tony@siroccostrategy.com

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with Jonathan Peach, manager and coowner of Build it Franschhoek How many staff members do you have and how long have they worked at Build It? We have 14 staff with Rosy and Lizette both having worked for the hardware store for 23 years. We have been here for 16 years of which 15 have been as Build it. Is Build It a franchise and do you have to answer to HQ? How much independence do you have? Build It is not a franchise rather a voluntary buying group under the Spar umbrella. This gives us a lot more independence. It is noticeable that outside suppliers deliver

to Franschhoek. Can you not supply all building requirements? There are times when other suppliers do come into Franschhoek, due to the builders being based in other towns. That being said, we can supply any and all building material. How did your involvement in soccer come about and which are your teams? The Build It group encourages under-13 soccer tournaments. So we approach all the schools and clubs in the valley to participate in our tournament. How big was the project initially and how big is it now? It started with one or two teams in Natal and has grown nation-wide with the growth of Build It to over 300 tournaments. What are the responsibilities of the sponsor and is there support from government side? We as Build It are the sponsors and we get no aid from the government. Which schools are involved? All the schools in the valley starting from Pniel and Bridge House to Groendal and the other schools. What is your involvement with the team going to the Gothia Cup? We are a small sponsor for the Gothia Cup team. What inspired you to start Peaches and Scream

Book Review

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Lab Girl By Hope Jahren. Publ: Fleet. 369 pages. “Lab Girl” is an autobiography as well as a love story. Hope Jahren is a distinguished, awardwinning scientist and academic. She received three Fulbright Scholarships and is one of only four scientists (and the only woman) to ever have been awarded Young Investigator Medals within the Earth Sciences in the United States. The first half of this book is dedicated to her journey from being a lowly lab girl when she began her medical studies, to becoming a world-renowned scientist. Luckily for all of us, after qualifying as a doctor, she changed direction and found her true vocation, that of

a botanist. The other half of the book is where the love story takes place. It is the history of her life-long passion and love for the vegetable kingdom. For everything that is green and lives below the surface of the earth. Or surges upwards with all the vitality and fecundity of the plant world. From the smallest of herbs to the biggest of the forest giants, she understands them and she admires them. “Lab Girl” resembles Elizabeth Gilbert’s story of the life of Alma Whittaker in “The Signature of All Things,” except that this is a true story. Both the fictional the real scientist share an avid sense of wonder at the variety and abundance of the natural world. Both have been inspired by their fathers, yet manage to make their way in a field dominated by the male species of scientist. One wonders why this book is called “Lab Girl” and not “Highly Successful Scientist”. The secret lies in the way that Hope Jahren retains her innocent eye and her capacity for rejoicing every time she discovers a new genetic strain or procedure that changes the way scientists think about the world. For instance, when she makes the discovery that opal is the mineral that is essential for the growth of the hackberry tree, she writes, “I was, in addition to being small and insufficient, special. I was not only a quirky bundle of genes, but I was also unique existentially, because of the tiny detail that I knew about Creation, because of what I had seen and then understood.” Her research takes her around the United

Johnathan Peach

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and how is the shop doing? The furniture started in Build It with a few fridges and stoves, and then I saw a gap in the market when varsity students asked about their needs to

furnish their varsity flats. What are the best sellers? It ranges from fridges and TVs to cupboards in good condition.

States and around the world and we share her fascination with the variety of plant species and the challenges that every new ecological environment presents. But apart from the wealth of information that she shares with the reader, there are also the little details that make you catch your breath. Like the sentence “The life of a deciduous tree is ruled by its annual budget.” She then goes on to explain how a Maple tree stores sunshine when it is available, how it manufactures and retains sucrose in its leaves, and how it absorbs the magnesium, phosphorus and iron in the mineral grains in the soil. Pure magic! And she reveals it to you. There is no way you can look at a tree or a mushroom in the same way after you have read

this book. Apart from the description of her marriage and the birth of her son, there is an unexpected emotional thread that runs through the book. It is her caring relationship with Bill, her totally eccentric assistant, upon whom she relies for all the basic scientific equipment and practical know-how to support her research. More steadfast than a lover and less demanding than a family member, Bill is her mainstay and she moves heaven and earth to keep him funded as the most important member of her team. This is a truly moving and enlightening book, as surprising as “Educated”, as enlightening as “The Signature of All Things”, yet somehow more engrossing than either. A total delight to read.

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Skating on Thick Ice When luck is on our side an ice show comes to Artscape at the beginning of the year, in the middle of summer. Perhaps the Russian skaters like flying south in their winter! This year Pieter Toerien Productions had the Artscape Opera House stage covered in a (thick) layer of ice for a production of Peter Pan on Ice. The Franschhoek Culture Vultures had been waiting for the news and at the appropriate time made their move and called the box office. It was a typical warm summer’s evening when the group gathered to board their bus in Franschhoek and head for Cape Town. Chilled MCC from Leopard’s Leap was opened to mark the occasion and wines and snacks were packed for later. The show was magical. Champion ice skaters glided and raced across the ice. They flew into the air, came down again gracefully, partnered each other at speed and did spectacular lifts. At the end of show when Peter Pan, Wendy, Tinker Bell and their friends and family had told their story, the cast impressed the audience with skating moves that only champions could possibly accomplish. The visiting stars could not have wished for a more appreciative audience. On the homeward journey the Culture Vultures agreed that Franschhoek kids should not miss out on such a magical show. They set about making an outing to the ice show possible for some youngsters who may not otherwise have the opportunity of going to Artscape. It simply had to be done; it was done and you can see the report elsewhere in this issue. If you would like to receive information on future outings, please send your name, email address and cell phone number to news@franschhoektatler.co.za

A personal selection by Hanneli Rupert-Koegelenberg As part of the fiftieth jubilee of La Motte’s Rupert ownership, owner Hanneli RupertKoegelenberg invites art-lovers to an exhibition of rare and important artworks that shares some favourite works from her collection as well as the family collection and allows insight into her love for art. The exhibition, entitled ‘Celebrating the love of Art – a personal selection by Hanneli Rupert-Koegelenberg’, acknowledges her appreciation of the arts and their preservation, a passion she shares with her late parents, Dr Anton and Mrs Huberte Rupert.

Text: Editorial Desk | Image: PTP

La Motte’s Harvest Experience A Celebration of Winelands Traditions Harvest-time gives emphasis to the story of the wine grape. Long before being discussed at dinner tables or poured into beautiful stemware to be raised in celebration, wine had its origin in the honesty of soil. Grown in neat rows against mountain slopes or in valley floor clusters, vines reach their life’s purpose during the harvest and determine the livelihood and traditions of the communities around them. Be part of the story of wine and enjoy the energy and excitement of harvest-time in the Cape Winelands with the La Motte Harvest Experience. Join one of the estate’s enthusiastic and knowledgeable wine tasting ambassadors during harvest time for a celebration of the unique harvest traditions. In the vineyard: Enjoy an introduction to the various varietals, harvest processes and the estate’s biologic farming practices. Spot the differences between the various varieties and taste the sweetness of the ripe berries. In the cellar: Experience the hand-sorting of grapes, crush, pump-overs and other cellar activities, concluded with a tasting of grape must (fermenting grape juice) from a fermentation tank. In the tasting room: Sit down to a tasting of La Motte’s award-winning collection of wines – five wines from the La Motte Collection as well as the two wines from the estate’s renowned Pierneef Collection. In the shade of the age-old oaks: Relax in the calm ambience of the estate gardens and enjoy Chef Eric Bulpitt’s special Harvest Plate – with a glass of wine of course! The Harvest Experience, at R120 per person, includes the vineyard and cellar tour as well as wine tasting. It takes about 90 minutes and is available hourly from Tuesdays to Fridays, between 10h00 and 15h00 until the end of March. The Harvest Plate is additional and optional and is available at R180 per person. It consists of smoked and flaked West Coast line fish with must

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“This special exhibition features works with personal meaning and remembrance that I would like to share with guests to La Motte”, says Hanneli Rupert-Koegelenberg. Celebrating the love of Art opens in the La Motte Museum on 25 January 2020 and features, amongst others, works by Irma Stern, Maggie Laubser, Jean Welz and Cecil Higgs from the Rupert Art Foundation and individual family

Irma Stern (1894-1966). Still life with magnolias (Stillewe met magnolias), 1936. Oil on canvas. 58x47cm. Rupert Art Foundation, Rupert Museum, Stellenbosch

collections. To show a bigger selection, works will be rotated during the year-long display. Exhibition info: Venue: La Motte Museum, La Motte Wine Estate Opening date: 25 January 2020 (runs for the duration of 2020) Hours: Tuesdays to Sundays: 09:00 – 17:00 Closed on Christian Religious holidays. Entrance is free. museum@la-motte.co.za | 021 876 8850 Text & Image: Editorial Desk

Ice Show Magic A treat was in store for twenty under-privileged learners from Franschhoek High School on 1 February this year. They were taken to Artscape by bus to see a matinee of Peter Pan on Ice. Two of their teachers accompanied them on the trip. The outing came about after the Culture Vultures saw the show and decided that the local kids should not miss out. They wanted the youngsters to experience the magic and set about making the necessary arrangements. They could not have asked for better support. Pieter Toerien Productions generously made some of the best seats in the house available at greatly-reduced cost; at the school Ms Myburgh – the acting principal – and Ms Fortuin settled the matter of getting 20 learners ready and Good Food & Co discounted their delicious sandwiches so enough could be bought for the inbound and outbound trips. Culture Vulture donations covered all the costs. They were happy to include a ticket for the bus driver who also loved the show. Everyone had a marvellous time. Feedback from the learners expressed appreciation for an unforgettable experience and marvel at the wonder of Artscape. They loved the story, the flights through the air, the fast skating combining ice dancing with spectacular lifts and, of course, the dancing crocodile. Here is what some of them said: Matsiliso Sephula: “This was my first time going to the Artscape. I didn’t know what to expect. Peter Pan is one of my favourites and watching it on ice just blew me away. This is one of the experiences I’ll never forget.” Kylie Donaldson: “The way the actors moved, was so majestic and graceful. I really hope I would get to see this again. I enjoyed every moment of it, especially the tic toc croc dance.” Roseline Fortune: “Vandag was een van die beste dae van my lewe. Dit was die eerste keer wat ek die Artscape bygewoon het.” Lauren Boonzaaier: “Dit was ongelooflik lekker. Dit is defnitief iets besonders wat ek nie sal vergeet

nie. Dit het gevoel ons is deel van die drama. Ons kon lekker saam lag en terselfde tyd geskok wees om te sien hoe hulle mense in die lug gooi terwyl hulle op ysskaatse is, maar steeds dit so mooi en maklik laat lyk.” Katelynn Adonis: “Die Peter Pan on Ice opvoering was ’n ongelooflike ervaring. Ek wens net dat die klein winkeltjies popcorn verkoop het en dat ons gedurende die opvoering kon eet, maar dit was steeds pret. Ek was nie van plan om saam te gaan nie, maar ek is bly ek het gegaan.” Jason Williams: “Ek wil net dankie sê aan die onderwysers wat ons, of my, toegelaat het om na die Artscape te gaan. Om eerlik te wees, toe ek my voet trap in die teater, toe weet ek sommer klaar dat ek die tyd van my lewe gaan hê.” Marceleno Groenewald: “Peter Pan was baie mooi. Net die manier hoe hulle op die ys dans. Dis herinneringe wat ek nooit sal vergeet nie. Die draak was die beste.” Asevela Moyikwa: “The drive to the Artscape theatre was a wonderful experience. The play was very nice, the setup beautiful and the play was educational as well. Even though throughout the play, not any words were said by the characters. They conveyed the message or moral of the play through actions.” Denilson Dirks: “Eerstens wil ek net dankie sê. Die Peter Pan on Ice was regtig een van die coolste dramas wat ek nog ooit beleef het. Ek het van die scene gehou waar die fairy so vlieg met die verskillende kleure. Die einde was net so fantasties.” Meche Fortuin: “My ervaring van Peter Pan on Ice was ‘n baie ongelooflike ervaring.” Text: Editorial Desk

Tennis: Best Served Lights On At the Franschhoek Theatre The exhibition ‘Match in Africa’ between tennis icons Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, on Friday 7 February, broke two records. Not only did the game make history as the tennis match with the highest ever attendance, it also became the fastest-selling Computicket event in South Africa. Local tennis fans, who missed out on tickets, also had to contend with load shedding from 20h00 to 22h00. Fortunately, Franschhoek Theatre organised a generator to keep the lights on and bring the game to their big screen. Upon arriving at the historic building located on the grounds of Franschhoek High School, each member of the tennis crowd was welcomed with a complimentary glass of bubbly. Adding to the ambience was the delicious smell of boerie rolls from the braai where Colleen Douglas and her

hospice team were preparing court-side sustenance. Laughter soon rang out from the theatre at the celebrity doubles match for which Trevor Noah joined team Nadal, while Bill Gates sided with Federer. ‘Fedegates’ took the win, but it was a game defined by fun above all else. After a brief pause to switch to the generator, the theatre was up and running in time for the big match, and fans were treated to the biggest game of tennis that most had ever seen. Both Federer and Nadal showed the skills that define them as

players, but their smiles and interviews scored the points for the Federer Foundation that the game was supporting. Whether watching the Rugby World Cup or a charity tennis match, there are sporting moments that are best enjoyed on a big screen. One could argue that locally there is none better than the really big screen at Franschhoek Theatre. Game, set and match? Text: Pieter Naudé

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Franschhoek Heritage and Ratepayers Association

A b o u t F H R PA . F o u r y e a r s a g o t h e F ra n s c h h o e k H e r i t a g e Tr u s t a n d t h e Franschhoek Ratepayers Association joined forces in order to more effectively serve the wider community. Recognising that the unique character of Franschhoek depends on both its physical attributes and its people, the Association is focussed on maintaining continuity between the rich cultural history of the village and the future well-being of the people who live and work here. The work of the Association is accomplished through two committees working closely together to facilitate communication between various interest groups and government. How we work. The Ratepayers Committee deals primarily with operational issues related to daily living in the community, such as traffic, parking, security, waste collection and recycling, and other municipal services. The Heritage Committee deals with physical issues related to the character of the village and its surroundings. The two committees work closely together to help balance the needs of the tourist and agricultural sectors that underpin the local economy and the quality of life of the community at large. What we do. We meet regularly with the Mayor, Ward Councillors, government traffic, planning, and engineering departments; and Franschhoek Tourism to address issues affecting the wider community. We provide feedback to the Municipality of Stellenbosch on draft policies and regulations. We provide opinions to the Municipality and to Heritage Western Cape on applications for re-zoning, refurbishment, and new construction. We

interface with neighbourhood interest groups and help them to formulate action plans when required. In the year ahead we are planning to increase our effectiveness as a representative body. With 300 members currently, we are already the largest nongover nmenta l public organisation in Franschhoek. We recognise, however, that in order to fully represent the wider community, we need to increase and diversify our membership and to secure greater participation of local businesses. Work has already begun on drafting a series of ideas and suggestions that can feed into the longrange master plan for Franschhoek/Groendal that will be prepared by the Municipality. Public participation in this process will be an important factor in ensuring that our vision for the future of the village reflects the priorities and aspirations of the community at large. Do you have any ideas or concerns? If you are experiencing problems related to traffic safety, noise pollution, security, or any other issues, please contact us. By consolidating the complaints and suggestions of residents and business owners, we are able to help frame and present possible solutions as part of a coordinated, collective effort. This approach tends to carry more weight with government than individual actions. Do you plan to build or refurbish? If you make an appointment with us before you start preparing design documents, our architectural team can offer suggestions that

will ultimately save you time and money. In the early stages of the design process, we can help you identify the key aspirations and requirements of current planning regulations and policies, thus streamlining the approval process that follows. Would you like to help? If you have any ideas that you feel can improve the experience of living and working in the village, please send us your suggestions. Alternatively you might consider serving on one of our committees, which meet once a month, volunteering your time for tasks requiring specialised expertise, or making a cash contribution to support our operational costs. Become a member. Signing up will take you no more than one minute. All you have to do is to visit our website and provide your name and e-mail address. Please visit our website at fhrpa.co.za or write to us at FHRPA, PostNet Suite No. 8, Private Bag X19, Franschhoek, 7690.

The Annual General Meeting of FHRPA will be held on Wednesday, 22 April 2020 at 17:30, Town Hall, Franschhoek All residents, property owners and business owners are encouraged to attend. Please RSVP to info@fhrpa.co.za If you would like to serve on one of our committees for the coming year, please send your expression of interest to info@fhrpa.co.za no later than 15 March

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Community Notice Prescribed Ecological Burn Franschhoek A prescribed ecological burn is planned for mid-April 2020 in the area below the Franschhoek Pass and above the Fransche Hoek Estate. The purpose of the burn operation is to reduce the fuel load of the 20 - 30 year old vegetation, thus reducing fire risk, and facilitating healthy regrowth of the fynbos. Fynbos requires fire every 15 - 20 years to maintain optimum bio-diversity. The Operation will be conducted and co-ordinated by a multi-agency team including both District and Local Municipal Fire Services, The Winelands Fire Protection Association, The Franschhoek Conservancy, Cape Nature, Stellenbosch Environmental Services, Cape Winelands District fire-fighting resources, Franschhoek WFPA fire teams, contracted ground fire teams, Stellenbosch and Provincial Traffic Services.

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Franschhoek

R 3 650 000

Franschhoek

R 8 950 000

JOINT MANDATE Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 Parking 2

3913169 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 4 Parking 3

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EXCEPTIONAL VILLAGE APARTMENT

ENCHANTING PROPERTY IN THE HEART OF THE VILLAGE - CURRENTLY RUN AS GUEST HOUSE

A wonderful opportunity to buy a superbly appointed garden ﬂat in the heart of Franschhoek village. Located on a quiet street, yet only moments from the hustle and bustle of the village, this quality apartment oﬀers two bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open plan kitchen, dining room and lounge leading onto a patio and small garden. Large lock-up garage and additional parking along with a beautiful communal pool.

An exciting opportunity to buy an enchanting property in the heart of the village. This much-loved home offers beautifully appointed accommodation and a mature, tranquil garden and a pool with a covered verandah. This truly special house is currently successfully run as a 4-star rated Guest House offering stunning accommodation and enjoys an excellent rating with a 9.7 out of 10 on booking.com and a Certificate of Excellence on TripAdvisor. Price quoted is for property only - business with all assets to be sold by separate negotiation. Tania Van Deemter 076 726 2873 & Marianne Van Der Merwe 082 921 3248

Tania Van Deemter 076 726 2873 & Marianne Van Der Merwe 082 921 3248

Franschhoek

R 38 500 000

Bedrooms 10 Bathrooms 9 Garages 2 3888159 IMMACULATE AND PRIVATE LIFESTYLE PROPERTY IN SCENIC FRANSCHHOEK A stunning opportunity to acquire a magnificent smallholding spanning 11.9 ha offering a classic contemporary and private Country Manor House nestled on the banks of the Franschhoek River along with an exclusive Guest House offering six comfortable guest suites along with reception, guest lounge, dining room, kitchen, gardens and ample parking. The newly opened Guest House is rated 4 star and is beautifully and comfortably fitted out with each spacious suite benefiting from full bathroom, sitting area and private patio with gardens. Marianne Van Der Merwe 082 921 3248 & Tania Van Deemter 076 726 2873

PEARL VALLEY

Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2.5 Garages 2

R 7 900 000

2660905

SOPHISTICATION AND ELEGANCE ON THE WATERS EDGE This gracious home is in a class of its own offering opulent luxury at every turn. With generously proportioned open plan living areas with wood Godin fire places, entertaining in style is as easy as the living is in this sought after estate. The custom built-in kitchen with Siemens appliances has a walk in pantry and separate scullery. Two of the well-appointed bedrooms are en-suite with the main bedroom boasting outstanding finishes with dressing room, spacious feature bathroom and beautiful views of the lake and mountains, the perfect retreat. Kevin Layden 082 300 9446 & Esmé Wildman 083 307 8039

Franschhoek

Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 5 Garages 3

R 18 950 000

2718102

A RARE AND IMPRESSIVE MASTERPIECE ON AN EXCLUSIVE, INTIMATE ESTATE IN FRANSCHHOEK Prepare to be dazzled by this exquisite home in Domaine des Anges. Set on a double erf, this home oﬀers the most impressive reception space with double volume ceilings and opening onto a wrap around stoep with jacuzzi and awesome views across the vineyards to the mountains beyond. Large separate TV room with mezzanine study area, wood burning stove and beautiful atrium style courtyard along with a hidden underground wine cellar. Tania Van Deemter 076 726 2873 & Marianne Van Der Merwe 082 921 3248

PEARL VALLEY

Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 3 Parking 2

R 3 750 000

3270222

SPACIOUS PEARL VALLEY RESORT LODGE Lovely North facing resort lodge in Pearl Valley Golf Estate. The home boasts 3 spacious bedrooms all with full en suite bathrooms. Two of the bedrooms are in the middle floor with the very generously sized master bedroom on the top floor, all with own balconies. Ample living space throughout this property with modern touches and finishes flows onto a covered balcony with built in braai. The estate offers numerous existing amenities combined with the peace of mind granted by state of art 24 hour security. Kevin Layden 082 300 9446 & Esmé Wildman 083 307 8039

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Property Showcase Franschhoek Franschhoek office +27 (0)21 876 2100 • winelandsint@pamgolding.co.za

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R8.95 million La Ferme Chantelle, Franschhoek Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 2 EXCLUSIVE MANDATE – A magnificent home in a well-known, secure estate. Set in a secluded and private position at the back of the estate, complemented by a lovely rock pool and mountain vistas. The spacious open-plan living and dining area has large windows and sliding doors that open out to showcase the views. Feature fireplace for cosy winters. Jeanine Allen +27 (0)82 410 6837 / Doug Gurr +27 (0)72 610 7208

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R7.995 million

R10.5 million

Deltacrest, Franschhoek Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 4 / Parking 3 EXCLUSIVE MANDATE – An elegant, bright and spacious home set in an exclusive equestrian estate. French doors open onto a secluded patio and sunny pool area on one side, and a charming breakfast courtyard on the other. This easy living home also offers an entertainer’s kitchen, separate scullery, study and beautifully designed circular garden.

Franschhoek Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 4 / Parking 5 EXCLUSIVE MANDATE – On the High Street of Franschhoek, close to the Monument, is this incredible and unique property offering four bedrooms and an outside fifth bedroom suite, with potential to be used as a commercial hospitality venue. External features include a wonderful deep covered entertainment area.

Jeanine Allen +27 (0)82 410 6837 / Doug Gurr +27 (0)72 610 7208

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R11.7 million

R11.95 million

Fransche Hoek Estate, Franschhoek Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 4 / Parking 2 EXCLUSIVE MANDATE – Located in an award-winning estate and set against the mountain on the highest plot, with a stunning northerly aspect, this sophisticated home boasts soaring double volume open-plan living areas, a 12.5 metre solar heated swimming pool and outstanding views.

Franschhoek Approx 2.42 hectares EXCLUSIVE MANDATE –Take in the views and refresh your perspective on this approx. 2.42 hectare, undeveloped smallholding. A rare opportunity to design the ultimate authentic agricultural lifestyle property on this largely untouched piece of land, with good soil and a small portion planted to vines.

Jeanine Allen +27 (0)82 410 6837 / Doug Gurr +27 (0)72 610 7208

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FRANSCHE HOEK ESTATE

R7 800 000

THREE BEDROOM HOME OF EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY Secure living on acclaimed Fransche Hoek Estate. Sophisticated open-plan spaces with double-volume exposed ceilings and wrap-around views from both the living areas, terraces and 3 en-suite bedrooms. Double garage, courtyard swimming pool, gym and storage Tom Clode 079 955 3114 | Terry-Lee George 082 650 9194

FRANSCHHOEK

LA FERME CHANTELLE

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R12 900 000

Tom Clode 079 955 3114 | Terry-Lee George 082 650 9194

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R8 500 000

FAMILY LIVING ON EQUESTRIAN ESTATE This exquisite 4 bedroom home with impeccable finishes offers breath-taking panoramas of vineyards and mountains. Double volume, open plan living areas. Country style kitchen, sauna, large swimming pool and much more.

FRANSCHE HOEK ESTATE

R10 950 000

EXTENDED FAMILY LIVING ON SECURE ESTATE Light, bright and airy family home with double-volume living, seamless flow and uninterrupted mountain views. Accommodation in the main house comprises 3 en-suite bedrooms. Separate granny/teen apartment with kitchen, open-plan lounge/dining and 4th bedroom en-suite. 4 Garages. Price excludes VAT. Tom Clode 079 955 3114 | Terry-Lee George 082 650 9194

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FRANSCHHOEK

R4 250 000

THREE BEDROOM VILLAGE HOME IN SMALL COMPLEX Character three bedroom, two bathroom home set in a quiet gated estate, within walking distance of the Village centre. Currently run as a self-catering, cottage this property would be ideal as an investment and/or lock up and leave holiday home. Tom Clode 079 955 3114 | Terry-Lee George 082 650 9194 Tom Clode 079 955 3114 | Terry-Lee George 082 650 9194

23 Huguenot Street, Franschhoek, 7690 +27 (0)21 876 3322

Tom Clode 079 955 3114 | Terry-Lee George 082 650 9194

CONTEMPORARY CHARM IN QUIET VILLAGE POSITION. Located in a cul-de-sac, this character home has open plan living covered outside dining terrace, two bedrooms en-suite downstairs a large upstairs loft with two children’s bedrooms, study/playroom, a mature garden and pool. Tom Clode 079 955 3114 | Terry-Lee George 082 650 9194

SECURE ESTATE IN WALKING DISTANCE TO VILLAGE Classic Cape Dutch style home perfectly suited to family living with older children. Large sophisticated living areas, generous accommodation in 4 large bedrooms.

DELTA CREST

R8 950 000

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EXCEPTIONAL 4/5 BED PROPERTY IN THE HEART OF FRANSCHHOEK Set at a desirable address on a leafy village street, this gorgeous 4/5 bedroom home is equal measure of charm and grand Georgian “villa” set within a large private landscaped garden.

FRANSCHHOEK

R12 950 000

LARGE 4 BEDROOM HOUSE TO RENT IN FRANSCHHOEK On a private estate, within a few minutes of Franschhoek Village centre, is this lovely unfurnished four bedroom home, available for long term rent (12 months or more). The monthly rental includes all water, garden and pool services and security. This idyllic home offers space, security and tranquil living. Tom Clode 079 955 3114 | Terry-Lee George 082 650 9194

FRANSCHHOEK

R75 000 p/m

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