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FRANSCHHOEK’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER AND ADVERTISER SINCE 1994 • SEPTEMBER 2019

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Executive Mayor Gesie van Deventer was rescued from her office balcony during the official receiving ceremony for the municipality’s new Hydraulic Platform Fire Fighting and Rescue Vehicle.

The mayor joined in on a demonstration of the municipality’s latest addition to its fleet at the launch of the state of the art Hydraulic Platform Fire Fighting and Rescue Vehicle outside the Stellenbosch Town Hall on Friday, 26 July. It is one of only two hydraulic platform ladder vehicles in the Cape Winelands District and ours is now the most advanced and modern vehicle in the entire region. M

In officially receiving the vehicle, Mayor van Y Deventer said that “This new vehicle will fulfil CM a crucial role in our firefighting capability. It is equipped with a hydraulic ladder and platform MY which will enable us to perform rescue and CY firefighting operations in high-rise buildings (10 CMY storeys and more) and hard to reach spaces. It is uniquely customised to our requirements, taking K into account the narrower streets in some of our neighbourhoods.” The Municipality liaised with various stakeholders, including the University of Stellenbosch, the Cape Winelands District Municipality and the Provincial Government, to determine the exact specifications for the vehicle. “It is a significant investment in our community’s safety and I made every effort to secure the funding for this vehicle.

The provincial government contributed R3 million and the remaining R9.3 million was funded by the municipality. The total cost for this vehicle was R12.3 million,” the mayor continued. After a tender process the world-renowned company, Rosenbauer, was awarded the tender to supply the vehicle. The Rosenbauer Group is one of the world’s top three manufacturers of fire-service vehicles and firefighting equipment. It supplies firefighting equipment to over 100 countries. “This hydraulic platform fire vehicle is a massive investment in the safety of our communities and shows once again that this administration is serious about creating a safer valley for all our residents,” Mayor van Deventer concluded. Text: Editorial Desk | Images: Stellenbosch Municipality

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Groendal Library Book Donation

Rock Barring & Road Widening?

The new library in Groendal is attracting more and more readers, adults as well as children. A library in the community was one of the main goals of the Franschhoek Literary Festival and its funders Boekenhoutskloof Winery, who celebrate this provincial and municipal contribution to the village.

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Mayor Gesie van Deventer, Speaker Minnie Petersen and Stellenbosch On the day before Bastille Library Services Manager, Sarala Majudith (second from the left, fourth from Festival 2019, 12 July, there the left and far right, respectively), with members of the Truswell family at was a small ceremony at the the handover of a book donation in honour of the late Lindy Truswell. library to acknowledge two recent donations: operations – chose the books based on her A handsome bequest of new children’s books experience of what kids most enjoy reading. from the family and friends of the late Lindy Truswell Stellenbosch Executive Mayor Gesie van – founder of the FLF’s annual Book Week for Young Deventer thanked the Truswell family for their Readers – to celebrate the lives she touched. donation and reflected on the importance A generous gift of new books for children and of books – ‘A book is a dream you hold in your adults from Jenny Hobbs, former FLF Director, hand’. Before the mayor spoke Stuart Truswell funded by a sale of books she was unable to take lit candles in memory of Lindy and later spoke with her on moving. The best fund-raiser was a first briefly on Lindy’s life and achievements, as did edition copy of The Spy Who Came in From the her father and children. Cold by John le Carré, signed on request by the Please consider donating relevant new books – not author who readily contributes to South African tired old ones! – to the libraries in our village. A bequest children’s reading initiatives. or gift in your or a loved one’s name to such places of Former FLF librarian Margie Cunnama – who took learning and reading enjoyment has lasting value. on the founding of libraries in four local primary schools in 2012 and oversaw their continued Text: Editorial Desk | Image: Stellenbosch Municipality

Kusasa Stars Return with 1.5 Tonnes of Gear

Pass To Be Widened? In other news relating to the R45 the Tatler has learned that in the wake of a petition asking for traffic safety improvements that was handed to the former Western Cape MEC for Public Works and Transport, Donald Grant, in May 2019 the provincial government has appointed consulting engineers “to investigate and implement periodic maintenance on the R45 from the R310 intersection to the Theewaterskloof boundary.” According to the Public Works and Transport Department, “A safety assessment is, as always, part of such an appointment. Safety enhancements, as proposed by this investigation, will be considered and implemented where practical and if affordable.” A local cyclist, Barry Phillips, reported to the Tatler that on 3 August he came across three surveyors on the far side of the pass. Phillips says, “I was told that there is a plan or proposal to upgrade it by widening some of the bends so larger HGVs can negotiate them without crossing the double white line as they now do or did until the recent rockfall.” Phillips subsequently contacted the Department of Public Works and Transport and received the

The site of the rockfall on the Franschhoek Pass where remedial work is currently underway.

following response from Lenn Fourie (Deputy Director-General: Road Network Management): “The surveyors you refer to were doing measurements on behalf of the consulting engineering firm. As stated before, the consultants have to investigate and implement periodic maintenance and assess safety issues on the road. “As the investigations are not finished, there are no recommendations on the table to consider as yet. “However, should road widening at places be recommended, it follows logically that the Department will have to consider it. “If any of the accepted recommendations trigger a formal environmental approval process, the Department will follow due process (with regard to public participation)”. Text: Editorial Desk | Image: Barry Phillips

Smoke Alarm Project Stellenbosch Municipality’s Fire Safety Section has been rolling out a smoke alarm installation project over the past few months. The Kusasa Stars with some of the gear they brought back from Sweden

The team’s journey was captured for posterity by a South African film crew led by director Shane Vermooten. The resulting film will be premiered at the BRICS conference in November this year and will be screened in Franschhoek in January 2020. For more information about the Kusasa Stars, please contact Tim Greenway at 084 689 8181 or kstarsgothia19@gmail.com.

Stellenbosch Municipality is by far the leading local authority in the Western Cape when it comes to the installation of smoke alarms. More than 2000 smoke alarms have been installed to date. A dedicated team of three Extended Public Works Programme workers, under the supervision of Mr Bertie Brandsen, are driving this successful initiative. The same team is also responsible for hydrant maintenance. During the third quarter, they installed smoke alarms in the La Motte Bosbou area of ward 2. Council Speaker and Ward Councillor M Petersen

Cllr Petersen, Bertie Brandsen and the smoke alarm installation team

included the initiative as one of her ward projects. Cllr Petersen says she places a high premium on safety in her community and that is why she ring-fenced R60 000 of her ward allocation for this purpose. A total of 260 smoke alarms were installed at predetermined addresses. Text: Editorial Desk | Image: Stellenbosch Municipality

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The young footballers of the Kusasa Stars, returned from the Gothia Cup 2019 in Gothenburg, Sweden, on 22 July. They not only brought back wonderful memories and life lessons but also 1.5 tonnes of football gear and clothing! They were welcomed home with a festive procession down the main road and a slap-up meal at Sacred Ground. The Gothia Cup, also known as the World Youth Cup, takes place in Sweden annually. It is the largest football tournament in the world with over 1500 teams from 83 countries participating. This year two teams from the Kusasa Stars, boys aged between 11 and 13, travelled to Gothenburg. A highlight of their trip was when they carried the South African flag at the opening ceremony in the Ullevi Stadium in front of 50 000 other participants and guests. They were there to play soccer though and had plenty of opportunities to do so. The U12 team played teams from Sweden, Norway, Jordan, and Indonesia. By the end of the week, they had won two games, drew one and lost two. The U13 side fared even better; coming away with three wins, one draw and one loss against teams from Sweden, Norway, USA and England.

After the rockfall that closed the Franschhoek Pass on 22 June and another barely a week later, there has been much discussion in the village as to when the pass might re-open. While many businesses were negatively affected by the closure, some residents made no secret that they enjoyed the peace and quiet caused by the absence of heavy goods vehicles and motorcycles. In a statement, Jandré Bakker (Head of Communication: Department of Transport and Public Works) said that “Following a geotechnical investigation into the extent and nature of the damage, contractors have been appointed to do rock barring and other necessary remedial work. If all goes according to plan and weather permitting, these remedial works will be completed by the end of September 2019.” The aforementioned rock barring commenced in August and engineers have asked cyclists to please not use the pass as dangerous rock slides are expected while this work is underway.

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Astronaut Candidate Visit The Huguenot Memorial Museum received a visit from a most interesting French Huguenot descendent during the Bastille Weekend in July. Dr Adriana Malan is one of the final 100 astronaut candidates for the Mars One Project which aims to establish a permanent human settlement on Mars.

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Malan, who is a theoretical physicist, says “I applied to go and live on Mars because the allure of the unknown to me has always felt far more powerful than the comfort of the known. I would be prepared to sacrifice a lot for this idea, this adventure, this achievement, that would not be my own, but that of all humanity. Even not returning to Earth.” Text: Editorial Desk | Image: Huguenot Museum www.mars-one.com

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In the near future, Stellenbosch municipal law enforcement officers may be performing additional law enforcement duties that may enable them to more effectively help fight crime. This follows a declaration made by the national police minister in October 2018, granting additional powers to municipal law enforcement officials.

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Fire Brigade Services Act, 1987 (Act No. 99 of 1987), or any by-laws or regulations made thereunder. • Any offence contemplated in section 4 of the Control of Access to Public Premises and Vehicles Act, 1985 (Act No. 53 of 1985). • A contravention of sections 4 and 5 of the Drugs and Drugs Trafficking Act, 1992 (Act No. 140 of 1992). • A contravention of section 82 of the General Law Third Amendment Act, 1993 (Act No 129 of 1993). • A contravention of sections 36 and 37 of the General Law Amendment Act, 1955 (Act No. 62 of 1955). • Any offence relating to the supply, possession or conveyance of intoxicating liquor. • A contravention of section 120(1) (in so far as it relates to sections 3, 84, 90 and 94(2)), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7) and (10) of the Firearms Control Act, 2000 (Act No. 60 of 2000). • Any offence, with the exclusion of the offences of “treason” and “sedition”, listed in Schedule 1 of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act No. 51 of 1977). • Any offence contemplated in section 3 of the Criminal Matters Amendment Act, 2015 (Act No. 18 of 2015). • Any offence applicable to town or townships planning or land-use planning legislation which is operative in an area of a municipality. • Applicable road traffic and road transportation legislation that is operative in the area of a municipality. • Any offence contemplated in section 7 of the Tobacco Products Control Act, 1993 (Act No. 83 of 1993). “The safety of our community and of our officers is paramount and therefore we will make sure that every officer is properly trained and equipped to protect and serve our residents,” the mayor concluded.

An item served at the July Stellenbosch municipal council meeting informing the council of this development and what the implications will be for the community as well as the municipality. Executive Mayor Gesie van Deventer pointed out “It is important to note that all our law enforcement officers will and must undergo training to exercise these powers. In terms of the applicable training, the Legal Division of SAPS has provided the law enforcement officers with the minimum training required after the declaration last year. The officers who received training were re-issued with competency certificates and re-appointed as peace officers.” The municipality is in the process of arranging followup training with an accredited training academy which will take place later this year. This will serve to enhance the training already provided by SAPS. “Our officers will,” the mayor continued, “in certain circumstances, be able to make arrests for certain transgressions/offences. As with any arrest, the accused will be handed over to the nearest police station. We will continue our excellent working relationship with SAPS and we will continue to form part of joint operations with SAPS in targeting hotspot areas.” The promulgated declaration gives additional powers to law enforcement officers appointed by a municipality with regard to inter alia the following: • Any by-law or regulation made by or for such a municipality. • Any offence contemplated in section 5 of the Business Act, 1991, (Act No. 71 of 1991) or regulations made thereunder. • Any offence specified in section 38 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993) or regulations made thereunder. • Any offence contemplated in section 24 of the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act, 1977 (Act No. 103 of 1977). HC Tatler Ad Tasting in Room FH Beer • Any offence contemplated section 21 Co of F.pdf the

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La Motte Syrah is a true expression of its Franschhoek terroir where micro-climates from the mountain slopes and valley floors add complexity to the wine’s elegant character. Syrah from Franschhoek contains a natural fruitiness that includes red berries and mulberry, while a small percentage Durif provides colour, plum fruit and texture.. Cellar door price - R175

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The wine has its origin in a project conceived by two of France’s leading winemakers, Michel Rolland and Michel Chapoutier, who wanted to blend Merlot and Syrah. Holden Manz Cellarmaster Thierry Haberer was heavily involved in that project and had dreams of repeating the project himself. The Bohoek’s unique terroir allows Merlot and Syrah to achieve ripeness at the same time on rare occasions. This happened in 2015 and Thierry decided to co-ferment the two varietals in new 225 litre French oak barrels using natural fermentation. Holden Manz is justifiably proud of the resulting wine. “Multiple layers of complexity, brooding dark fruits, an earthiness combined with an element of spice and true class combine to make this one of

the finest red wines made in Franschhoek for many years,” they say. Priced at R1500 per bottle this wine is not for the faint hearted but those lucky ones who manage to secure a bottle or two are sure to be rewarded with “one of the most unusual and exceptional wines they will ever experience.” You’ll need to hurry though… only 800 bottles were made and half of them were sold out even before the official launch in August 2019! winery@holdenmanz.com | 021 876 2738

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Cellar Chat Mark Tanner

The Oxford Companion to Wine claims that “Madeira is probably the most robust wine in the world”. Such speculations are outside my qualifications but from the little that I know it is certainly a wine with a fierce reputation. It’s a pity that we don’t get it here as it would find many friends in our winter season. Named for its island home in the mid-Atlantic, Madeira has been popular for a long time. In fact, it was drunk to ratify the American Declaration of Independence in 1776. If you want another testimonial look no further than Napoleon who also admired our Vin de Constance so much while relaxing on the island of St Helena. Madeira is a full-bodied red. Traditionally it is a

blend of Tinta Negra Mole and Complexa grapes, though in recent years other varieties have led to an improvement in quality. So, what is it like to drink? Happily, I can tell you as I was immensely privileged to have some at a 70th birthday bash a few years ago in Paarl. The host was of Portuguese parentage from the island of Madeira itself. He had somehow managed to get hold of a bottle. This proved to be the oldest wine to pass my lips and I have no reason to disbelieve the label that gave the vintage as 1903! It was delicious. Well rounded after all that time and a treat to the palate. The bad news, of course, was that being a party it was shared out lovingly amongst the guests so I only had a substantial sip. The good news was that the bottle was then placed on a table within my easy reach. I gave thanks to those who had stuck to Klippies and Coke, or whatever, as the bottle was not quite empty. I remedied the situation with crossed fingers in the knowledge that ‘once

open it wouldn’t keep’ and allowed myself a second sip of a wine that can age indefinitely. Madeira is an ideal wine to introduce to the young as it has no harsh tannins making it instantly acceptable. Who remembers Flanders and Swan and their epic tale of seduction? “She was young, she was pure, she was new, she was nice She was fair, she was sweet seventeen, He was old, he was vile, and no stranger to vice He was base, he was bad, he was mean.” After a few more rollicking verses they conclude: “Until the next morning, she woke up in bed With a smile on her lips and an ache in her head And a beard in her ear ‘ole that tickled and said “Have some Madeira m’dear” While Madeira fits the bill, we have a number of wines that could be regarded as sharing the Madeira experience, though not necessarily the experience above. In winter with snow on our mountains, I really enjoy a glass of something that can be likened to

Haute Collection for Haute Cabrière A range of small-batch single-vineyard wines Haute: a word denoting the highest pinnacle of an art form. At Haute Cabrière the meaning is two-fold: high-quality wines produced high up on the Franschhoek Pass, where the iconic winery is situated. Renowned specialists in the art of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, the familyowned wine estate was founded in the late 1980s and has produced over three decades of excellent wines. The culmination of this dedication is being realised in the maiden release of The Haute Collection. Comprising of three wines from the 2017 vintage, the range is site-driven and represents the very best in no-holds-barred winemaking. The wines are packaged elegantly with clean, minimalist labels depicting the Haute Collection logo, a creative representation of the crown and the horns of the von Arnim family crest. point. The 2017 Collection includes a barrel-fermented Chardonnay with a component fermented in amphorae, a Pinot Noir and a 100 per cent amphora Chardonnay. “With this range, I truly want to express terroir,” explains second-generation Cellar Master Takuan von Arnim. “It also allows us to be experimental in the vinification.”

These vineyard-focused wines actually began with an accidental discovery. Winemaker Tim Hoek identified some Chardonnay bunches that had a deep concentration of flavour and colour and the pair decided to barrel-ferment a portion of the 2016 harvest as an experiment. Both Takuan and Tim were very pleased, resulting in the decision to use the entire block for a singlevineyard wine circa 2017. It was after this series of events that The Haute Collection came to life as a space for experimentation in the estate’s portfolio. An ongoing project, each year the Haute Collection may change depending on a variety of factors; from identifying special vineyard sites to innovative winemaking and maturation techniques. The Haute Collection has been designed to be enjoyed with food, and ties into the von Arnim

family’s love for the art of food and wine pairing. “The Haute Collection wines are perfect to enjoy in restaurants or around the dining table, including our restaurant at the estate, of course. Though, enjoy them however you want. Our wines don’t put you in a corner, they set you free,” concludes von Arnim. The wines retail at R249 for the whites and R289 for the Pinot Noir; available from the online shop and selected fine wine retailers. Haute Cabrière’s Restaurant and Tasting Room are situated on Franschhoek Pass (Lambrechts Road), Franschhoek. Both the Restaurant and Tasting Room are currently closed for renovations and will reopen in October 2019. Text: Editorial Desk | Photo: Supplied www.cabriere.co.za | 021 876 8500

a warm hug at the fireplace. Something like a red Muscadel or Hanepoot (fortified). As local is lekker one can look out for these at Alvi’s Drift, Allesverloren and Stellenbosch Hills as local (well, reasonably local) suppliers of note. A favourite of mine is My Wyn’s “My Robyn” a Cape Vintage Port style made from Shiraz. Just over 30 months barrel maturation gives it a really rich texture with a satisfying, lingering aftertaste. To me, these are ‘treat’ wines and just the thing to round off a winter evening before putting the cat out. In summer try keeping them in the fridge for a cooling nightcap. Interesting to note that Australia’s favourite contender, made by a number of producers including Brown Brothers and Rosewood, is made from the Muscat de Frontignan grape, as is our own Vin de Constance mentioned earlier. Either way, it sits among the realms of Port and Cognac and should be treated accordingly. Until next month.

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Babalo’s here! Last year the Franschhoek Hospitality Academy sent two of their students to Austria to further their studies at the ITM (International Tourism Management) College in Bad Vöslau. After a selection process, Babalo Phitshana and Jodine Korkee were chosen, to their delight, to go overseas. They have now completed their first year and the Tatler met up with Babalo when he came home for a holiday. We hope to chat to Jodine when she touches down later. Babalo says he is “a bit more mature and a bit wiser” than when he left. He admits that he was a bit naughty at school (Franschhoek High) which was probably due to his seeking attention, and was not quite sure what he would do after school. Considering that Reuben Riffel is his hero and an ambassador for the Hospitality Academy, it seemed a good place to apply, so he did after convincing his father that he should. He was pleasantly surprised when he was accepted. He gradually overcame the problematic issues of childhood and grew into a confident and hard-working young man. His family

had moved here when he was in Grade 1, speaking only Xhosa and unable to speak either English or Afrikaans. He is now fluent in both and is studying German and Spanish in Austria. Living in Austria and travelling in Europe has been an eye-opener for him. He says, “I liked discovering how big the world is.” The time at ITM is wonderful. Lectures on hospitality management take up a lot of time but the students are scheduled to work at the college’s hotel for ten hours a week. They get paid for this work which makes it possible to go travelling in their free time. Students come from all

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over the world and friendships are forged across nationalities. Babalo is excited about this life of new places, things and people that has provided him with wide horizons and a desire to know more -- and to learn to ski. Babalo cannot imagine what his life would have been, had he not studied at the Hospitality Academy. Asked about his goals, he says without hesitation that he is going to be a chef; one day soon that is. When he has completed his studies he is aiming to work in Europe for a number of years; it’s the short term goal and his family approves. His long term goal is to come back to South Africa and open his own restaurant. He is appreciative of getting the support he needed from sponsors and the academy and would like to somehow return the favour. His parting words? He is really, really, really happy. Text: Editorial Desk | Image: Supplied

Babalo Phitshana tasting wine at Weingut Schlossberg.

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On 6 August 2019, the students of the Franschhoek Hospitality Academy & Learning Centre (FHALC) gathered in the gallery of Café Roca to receive their first Baking Master Class from Chef Margo Uys. The lesson was comprised of baking, assembling, icing and decorating a cake. Not only was Margo’s class fun, informative and exciting, but there was also a competition involved where the team who baked the best cake won a dinner at Roca! The competition judges were Craig Sherrell (Owner of Café Roca and Roca Restaurant), Morné Williams and Chef Shawn (Roca Restaurant). There were so many impressive cakes that the judges decided to award cocktail vouchers to the other teams. Lisa Williams, Groendal Primary’s Top Achiever, was also invited. She was also part of the winning team which included FHALC’s Siphokhazi, Mangwane, Bongani Sikondo, Janine Richter and Stuard Beneke. This Franschhoek collaboration is one which the Academy will always remember. The Academy would like to thank Margo, Craig, the judges and the rest of the Café Roca Team for their support. The Academy would also like to extend congratulations to the winning team and to all the students who participated. It was a great day, enjoyed by all. Text: Editorial Desk | Image: Supplied

The newest shop in Franschhoek is called after the little book shop in the owner’s favourite film, You’ve Got Mail, starring Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks.

The winning team FLTR: Siphokhazi Mangwane, Bongani Sikondo, Janine Richter, Lisa Williams and Stuard Beneke

It really is the shop just around the corner from Huguenot Street, on Bordeaux street. You can’t miss the much photographed angel wings on the sidewall of the shop. The cute little vintage space sells South African yarns, gifts and baby clothes. Many of the garments are hand knitted by Franschhoek knitters with yarns from local Alpaca farms and soft merino wool

from the Karoo. The sewing crowd have not been forgotten either with needles and pins, ribbons, buttons and lots of colourful thread. The shop is open every day from 09h30 – 17h30. A knitting club and classes is to follow soon. www.theyarnshopfranschhoek.com | 021 300 5868

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Gardening in September NATIE FERREIRA

It is springtime! Technically we must wait until 23 September for the spring equinox (at 09h30 to be exact) before the official start of the new season, but for us in the Western Cape 1 September is Spring Day! Following close to average rainfall for the past winter we can look forward to an exciting gardening season. Our dams are almost full, with even the bigger dams filling up fast. Water restrictions are here to stay, but it will be interesting to see if these will be more relaxed this summer. This is the month gardeners have been waiting for. Now is the time to start planting for your Christmas garden. All summer flowering annuals and bulbs can be planted or sown now – start early to allow yourself time to stagger plantings and ensure an extended display. This year I am all for diversity. Mass plantings of the same colour are effective in large gardens and shopping centres, but I am now more into the tapestry look of a mixed planting consisting of small groupings of assorted indigenous annuals, old European favourites and mixed perennial groundcovers. If done now you still have time to split and extend plantings of Gazania, Arctotis, Osteospermum and vygies. Make sure you replant only rooted pieces into well-composted soil and water well. Most of your winter pruning should be done by now. Trim shrubs to shape only and remove the damage done by August winds. Leave spring-flowering shrubs like Azalea and Camelia alone, they will flower soon. To prevent the buds of Camelia from falling off fertilise the plants with a high potash fertiliser – ash from the fireplace is good, but slow releasing. Those of us still looking after lawns have plenty to do. September is the month for scarification, top dressing and feeding. If you don’t want to go through the effort of full scarification a similar renewal of old thatched lawns can be achieved by setting your lawnmower really low. It might cost you a set or two of blades though. Start with your feeding programme, especially for your roses and summer flowering shrubs and perennials. A shot-gun approach with good chicken manure-based organic fertiliser does wonders for the entire garden. Roses might need some more nitrogen though – there are very good enriched fertilisers specifically formulated for roses

that can be used for this. The vegetable garden is however where most of the action will happen this month. Just checking the back of the seed packets or reading a sowing guide will show that almost all vegetable seeds can be sown this month – even the brassicas for a midsummer crop if your area is not too hot. I have been diligent this year in sowing cover crops on all bare beds. The mixed planting of lupins, cowpeas and triticale will now be cut and left to wilt on the beds for a few days before digging in. Do this early for maximum nitrogen capture. I, however, cannot get myself to cut them down before flowering though and rather sacrifice some benefit for the Instagram display the pea and lupin flowers will give me towards the middle of the month. You should really wait 2 to 3 weeks before planting after the cover crop has been dug in, but time is a luxury this time of year and I often plant straight into the newly dug soils. You can also clear narrow rows in the cover crop for sowings of slow-growing crops like carrots, beetroot and celery. Your fruit trees will require care – top up the mulch around them and feed with high nitrogen fertiliser like chicken manure. Watch out for early signs of pest attack. Your fruit fly program should start early – Google will help you find a method to suit your budget and philosophy. I hate preventative spraying, but weather conditions might necessitate a copper and sulphur spray against fungal attack. Despite all the excitement about the new season, September is a month of famine in the gardento-table kitchen. If you planned well, you will have some early peas and broad beans. You might be tired of eating cabbage and all last season’s pumpkins will be gone by now. Another major delight of spring is fresh asparagus. If you are lucky enough to have these in your garden, you will now be spoiled with a culinary delight of note. Tie them in a bunch and steam upright in a pot – this way the thinner tops won’t go soggy. Happy gardening!

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What to Plant for Christmas Affectionately known as Christmas flowers, Hydrangeas (H. macrophylla) are a firm favourite amongst South Africans and flourish in gardens across the country. While traditionally these flowers were available in shades of blue and white, they are now available in a variety of colours. The bright red Hydrangeas will add great festive colour to the garden when placed in alkaline soil, speak to your GCA to find out which plant feed would be best to use for these Hydrangeas. Place your hydrangeas in areas with good light but out of direct sunlight and water once a week, though once the weather starts warming up these thirsty plants will need to be watered daily in hot weather conditions. Nothing says Christmas like the Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima). These bright red leafy plants will add festive cheer to the garden, whether big or small. These sun-loving plants are best planted in full sun but will grow in part shade too.

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Plant in well-drained, compost-enriched soil. To ensure you do not overwater the plants, check the soil is moist and only water when dry to the touch. The plants will require more frequent watering in the summer months, particularly if placed in direct sunlight. The Poinsettia will need to be fertilised weekly from mid-spring to the end of summer. Ask your GCA which fertiliser will be the best to maximise growth for Christmas. Don’t forget about the indoors, plant Poinsettias in sunny areas around the house to add some festivity and pops of bright colour to the house. The pots can be decorated and used as Christmas table centrepieces or could be used as Christmas gifts for friends and family to enjoy some Christmas foliage in their own homes. Another plant that can be planted indoors or outdoors is the Amaryllis (Hippeastrum). These showy trumpet-shaped blooms are available in a variety of colours to add bursts of flamboyant colour to the garden and home. They are easy to grow and require little more than to be planted in welldrained soil in a sunny area and water only when the soil is dry to the touch. Plant your Amaryllis bulb now, and you’ll start to enjoy the flowers from October. If planting them in pots, be sure to use heavy clay pots as these plants can be top-heavy and fall over if placed in light-weight plastic pots.

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The Tooth Fairy is Real! On Monday, 19 August, the Tooth Fairy paid an important visit to the Country Kids Play School. What the kids don’t know is that in real life she is Barbara Kaschula, the dental hygienist at Dr Schalk du Plessis’s dental practice. The children all gathered to listen and talk to the Tooth Fairy who was dressed in pink and had wings and a tiara. She asked them how many teeth they had and everyone responded enthusiastically with varying numbers until a volunteer came to lie on her lap and opened his mouth so the Tooth Fairy could count. The children helped her count ten on the bottom and ten more on top. The important message from the Tooth Fairy was that they should brush their teeth twice a day and when they do eat sweets, they should eat them in one go and not one at a time all day long. It is important not to have sugar lingering in one’s mouth for hours on end. She also encouraged them to eat fruit and dairy products. Then she pointed out that the dentist would be

very lonely if they never visited him and playfully explained how he examined their teeth with a tiny mirror. An important message Barbara has for parents is that children up to the age of seven need adult help with brushing their teeth; a child’s dexterity develops only after the age of seven. Sometimes a parent has to redo brushing, sometimes simply assisting is enough. As you know, the Tooth Fairy does not come empty-handed. Just before she left to see the other little children in Franschhoek she handed out gifts of toothbrushes and toothpaste. She is definitely real. Text & Image: Editorial Desk

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SAFELY ON OUR WAY TO SUCCESS Since its official inception in July 2019, Safe Hands Animal Rescue Franschhoek (SHARF) has continued its passionate and dedicated work in keeping the community's animals safe. With the added skills and energy of our new member, Abigail Norbury, the team is a force to be reckoned with. Our recent fundraising events have been extremely successful, and it is with enormous gratitude that we thank the Franschhoek community for the incredible support and generous donations received. Special thanks to all the local Franschhoek businesses who donated to these events: Bastille Day | Allora | Cape Vue Cottages | Corner House Guest House | Elephant and Barrel | Forever Gems | Huguenot Chocolates | Le Petit Manoir | Woofen's Day | Anni's Waffles | Artisan Vet | Cafe des Arts | Franschhoek Skin Clinic | The French Connection Bistro | Jeanne Farley | Kimric Hall | La Cotte Inn Wine Sales | Tap and Cork And to Siegfried and Annette at the Franschhoek Tatler, thank you so much for helping us advertise our worthy cause by publishing our articles. SHARF'S next big project is the mass sterilization on 10 September and we are in need of blankets, cat and dog food as well as medium-size collars for this event. Any donations can be delivered to Tap and Cork, or alternatively, contact any of us to make a drop off arrangement. If you are interested in becoming a foster parent or donating to our very important and worthy cause, please contact any of us for further information. Follow us on Facebook for up to date information on fundraising events and to see all we are achieving in the valley. With love and so much appreciation

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Tatler Motoring MICHELE LUPINI

Shootout – The New Superbakkies Raptor vs Arctic vs GR Sport Ford makes no bones that its new Ranger Raptor rewrites the performance off-road bakkie rulebook. But hang on a second, why are Isuzu and Toyota shouting the odds? Are the Arctic AT35 and Gazoo Sport Hilux really Raptor rivals? Let’s square them up and take a look see. The Ford looks as if it’s just escaped the Dakar paddock — aggressive Raptor DNA blends race bakkie looks with supercool contemporary street cred. Billed as a collector’s bakkie for avid off-roaders, Isuzu’s oldschool-cool Artic is impressive to behold, while the Toyota Hilux GR Sports looks like it just raced through a Lions rugby washing line… Inside, superRanger gets cool racy seats for optimum support, blue stitching, leather accents and Raptor dials behind a special leather steering. The Isuzu keeps the standard interior, but Toyota makes an effort make GR Sport’s cabin pop with red-accented black leather interior trim, but Raptor claims an early advantage — it is more inside and out… So, can either pretender hold a candle to the Ford as an all-round off-road driving weapon? Well, not in a million years. It starts with Ford’s all-new downsized SA-built 157kW 500Nm 8.3 l/100km 220 g/km 2-litre bi-turbodiesel turning a 10-speed autobox that makes a mockery of Isuzu’s 130kW 450Nm 8.6 l/100km 227 g/km 3-litre and Hilux’s good old 130kW 450Nm 8.5 l/100km and 224 g/km 2.8-litre turbodiesel, both mated to equally venerable 6-speed automatics. You need not be a rocket scientist to figure the hiding the Ford gives its rivals in both engine and drive. But consider their respective chassi and it becomes apparent that this is indeed a one-horse race. Ford left no stone unturned in developing this sublime superbakkie. Raptor’s real advantages start with its highstrength ladder frame re-fettled to adopt dramatic suspension improvements, for significantly enhanced wheel travel to meet far tougher driving expectations.

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Add improved underbody protection, a wild Baja drive mode and bigger brakes, specifically-developed aluminium control arms and a bespoke coil-over Watt’s linkage rear end. Only then then do we get to Raptor’s Fox race bakkie-like 64mm diameter Position Sensitive shock absorbers to deliver 32% more front and 22% improved rear wheel travel and specifically developed tyres for extreme off-road capability and impressive tar road-holding. The Isuzu carries an intriguing technical pedigree, but that’s mostly aesthetic, with technical enhancements limited to a set of Fox dampers and 17-inch AT alloy wheels in 35-inch BF Goodrich All-Terrain Tyres nestling in those chunky wheel arches. Hilux GR likewise benefits from uprated Fox suspension with revised damping and special BF Goodrich tyres for a sportier ride without sacrificing comfort, but the Toyota keeps its rear leaf spring rates and stock payload and towing spec. There are compromises in all three bakkies — Raptor and Arctic drop a ton in towing capacity to now ‘only’ pull up to 2500kg trailers, while the Isuzu’s and Ford’s load capacities drop a hundred kilos or so, but all three bakkies maintain their back-up and deep levels of executive spec. At R803K, Raptor is an ultimate performance vehicle bargain, while the Isuzu runs the Ford close in price and the Toyota comes in at a hundred grand discount. However, besides the Isuzu’s really cool body kit, trick dampers and neat wheel and tyre and the Hilux’s gentler suspension tweaks, garish colour scheme, cabin trim, wheels and tyres, not much else changes. Now compare both the D-Max and Hilux’s drivetrain to the Raptor’s far superior engine and transmission to start with, never mind a far superior and deeper chassis upgrade and we start to wonder — especially at the Isuzu’s price? The Toyota too lacks much of what makes the Ford really special, but at that price, it does not pretend to rival it in the first place, making GR Sport a worthy consideration at its price and in its own right. All this leads us to conclude that whatever its rivals try to tell you, the Ford Ranger Raptor comprehensively pees on their batteries. This Ford’s completely overhauled chassis, upgraded mechanical suspension and performance brakes, never mind a sizeable engine and gearbox advantage to start with, set it head and shoulders above any other performance bakkie available on the local market right now. There is only one super bakkie out there. It’s called Raptor. The rest are just carrion.

Ford Ranger Raptor 157kW 500Nm 2.0 biturbodiesel I4 10-speed auto 4x4 750kg 2500k

Isuzu D-Max Arctic AT35 130kW 380Nm 3.0 turbodiesel I4 6-speed auto 4x4 750kg 2500kg

Toyota Hilux GR Sport 130kW 450Nm 3.0 turbodiesel I4 6-speed automatic 4x4 750kg 3500kg

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11.32 sec 32.70 sec 18.0s @ 126km/h 8.56 sec

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170km/h 8.6 l/100km 227 g/km 5y 120K/5y 90Kkm R785K 83%

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Drama for Giordano! It’s been a tough couple of meetings for Franschhoek flyer Giordano Lupini in his WP Burly Pro GTi Challenge championship campaign since the Tatler’s last report two months back. Class C racer Lupini may have set new lap records en route to three hard-fought wins out of four, and nine wins in 11 races so far this season, but the second race in August had other plans for the young B Com freshman and entrepreneur. “The previous meeting was great, I won both races but lost the second victory to a yellow flag penalty and August’s first race was once again a perfect ten,” Giordano explained. “I took full points for pole position, fastest lap of the day with a new lap record and the race win, but the second heat once again turned my season on its head! “There was a little argy-bargy and contact in Turn 5 on lap 2 and then I felt something odd through Turn 4 on the following lap. “So when I got to Turn 5, my foot went to the floor…

“I had no brakes and I was a passenger at 180km/h! “I just closed my eyes and assumed the brace position — when it was all over, I was sitting upsidedown on top of the tyre wall and scrambled out of the boot with the assistance of the WPMC marshals. “The car is pretty bent — that contact the lap before damaged the left front hub, which let go and when that happens, you are a passenger — you simply have no brakes and the rest is history. “Special thanks to the Killarney marshals, the medics and everyone else who has contacted us, but I am 100% fine and ready to get back in and fight for the title. “Now the challenge is to be ready for the next race at Killarney on 7 September — carSave at acciDent Guru in Paarden Island will have sorted the car in time to be out and testing in the week before. “I am still jointly leading the overall title chase and our class lead is pretty solid, so it’s all to do — bring it on!”

FRANSCHHOEK MOTOR MUSEUM WEBSITE UPDATED FMM's website, www.fmm.co.za, has just been updated with the accent on making the museum's world-class collection the hero of the site. The new layout showcases some of motoring photographer Peet Mocke's amazing images of the cars and motorcycles. Fresh additions to the portfolio have been incorporated along with a new interface aimed at simplifying the user experience. New interactive elements engage the user, including engine start-up clips, fast facts and videos. Making bookings to visit the museum is now even easier. Logon to the site and see for yourself...

MUSEUM INTERACTION FMM's staff recently undertook an educational visit some of Cape Town museums, the aim being to see, understand and compare the challenges their face and how they set about overcoming them. The staff was divided into two groups with both visiting the South African Naval Museum in Simon's Town. The museum has on display a very interesting collect of heavy armaments, photos and memorabilia, and has just opened a new display on the modern SA Navy. It was a very informative visit with topics including conservation, maintenance and education being explained. One group also visited the Stellenbosch Village Museum, which comprises four houses dating between 1709 and 1849, all of them restored and decorated with period furniture. Tour guides dress in period attire and replicate some of the daily tasks of the time while presenting the tour. The other group's second destination was the Rupert Art Museum, which exposed FMM staff to South Africa's master artists. Again, the focus of attention was on the

preservation and display techniques used in an art museum. The visits were an education for all involved, in particular how the different tour guides interpret and communicate the background of their respective displays. Although the museums were different in content, everyone learned a little from each other on the best techniques to help the public enjoy their visit.

FMM staff at the SA Naval Museum

FMM SLOT CAR CHAMPIONSHIP The popular FMM Slot Car Club has been going for two years and in September is upgrading to a new, longer, four-lane track. So, after seven rounds, the 2019 Championship, which has been run on the original two-lane track, has drawn to close. At the July meeting, Jon Lederle (Audi RS5 DTM) just managed to beat his arch rival Mark Venske (BMW M4 DTM) in the Formula Carrera championship. Donny Tarentaal (Audi RS5 DTM) returned to form by finishing third. In the Formula FMM category for non-magnetic cars, Jon (Porsche 911 GT3) was again the victor, setting equal fastest lap time of the event with second-placed Jackie van Wyk (Alfa Romeo Tipo 33), with Christiaan Loedolff (Porsche 936) third. In the Formula Libre event, Franklin Smit (Ford Mustang) continued his dominance, with Thys

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Roux (Porsche 962) second, making fastest lap in the process. In August, the competitiveness continued unabated and in the Formula Carrera event, Jon consolidated his season's performance with another victory over his adversary Mark. Thys Roux (Mercedes GT3 AMG) finished third. In Formula FMM, yes, it was that man Jon again with his Porsche from perpetual pursuer Jackie's Alfa, with Franklin Smit (Porsche 918) third. The final log positions show Jon as the champion in Formula Carrera with 96 points, from Mark on 93 and Mike Monk (Ford Zakspeed Capri) on 76. In the six-round Formula FMM, Jackie was the champion with 58 points from Andre Loedolff (Porsche 956) on 43 and Jon on 33. The four-round Formula Libre title went to Franklin with 27 points from Thys on 14. Text & Images Mike & Wendy Monk

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 17h00 (last admittance 16h00), Saturday and Sunday 10h00 to 16h00 (last admittance 15h00). The museum is open on most public holidays except Christmas Day and Good Friday. ENTRY FEES: R80 adults, R60 pensioners & 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.

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10 | September 2019

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Die volgende byeenkoms van die leeskring is op Donderdag, 5 September, om 14h30 vir 15h00. Tydens die samekoms word Ferdinand Deist se boek ‘Sandveldstories’ bespreek. Sy stories word beskryf as “sappig soos die Strandveld se vygies, droog soos die halfwoestyn.”

In 2015, five ECD principals embarked on ‘Six Bricks’ training presented by the LEGO Foundation. Soon to be named the ‘Big Five’ of Franschhoek’s educators, these women were determined to share their valuable knowledge and skills with the rest of Franschhoek’s ECD educators. Four years later, this simple yet significant educational tool is improving the quality of early education in the valley. Six Bricks is a transformational classroom aid introduced by the LEGO foundation that opens up a fun, creative and low cost tool for ECD centres to incorporate brain-training into their daily programmes. With only six colourful rectangular bricks, children are encouraged to come up with creative ways of assembling and creating structures. It empowers educators to make their activities not only fun and creative, but also extremely beneficial for brain development and skills. After their training Ingrid Lapperts, Zukiswa Belo, Hellene Fischer, Rachel Pearce and Cinoria Silwanyana were so intrigued and excited by the power of six simple bricks that they took it into their own hands to make the most of the opportunity they were given. Through hosting their own Six Bricks training courses and sharing their resources through the ECD Forum, the quality of education for children in these centres

Fire Side Talk ASHLEY BAUER September brings the fire season closer and preparation is well underway. The Franschhoek fire team has recently undergone training facilitated by the Winelands Fire Protection Association and our command structure has been bolstered by the addition of four task force/strike team leaders and a divisional supervisor which will greatly assist in coordination, safety and response to fire incidents. The dedication of these volunteers is greatly appreciated. The addition of the much-needed dedicated fire channel on the Landbou radio network will improve communications among our volunteers and the fire services. The Lions Club has recently signed an MOU with the Stellenbosch Municipality Disaster Management Department and in accordance with the Incident Command System will provide all logistical food support if required. The Food

was elevated enormously. Some centres, such as Fischer’s ‘Little Rainbows’, designate a whole day only to LEGO-based activities. The Big Five are excited to grow the role of LEGO in early childhood development. Bhabhathane will be hosting more training in the future to connect the remaining ECD centres, currently without Six Bricks training and LEGO sets, to these resources. The Big Five’s inspiring initiative has helped improve the quality of early education and provided valuable opportunities for many children in Franschhoek. “Never keep something positive or good to yourself while it could enrich others. Let us try to share with others even in small ways.” These words of Hellene Fischer capture the selfless attitude of the Big Five and many local changemakers in Franschhoek. Bhabhathane would like to thank the Big Five for the difference they are making in the lives of so many children and educators alike. Text: Anais Masson | Image: Supplied Unit provides for coordination of meals for the fire team ensuring all meals are taken care of for the operational period. I would like to thank all role players Lodine Maske (Lions Club Franschhoek), Chris Erasmus (Foliage) and Arthur Black (Pick n Pay Franschhoek). All financial donations will be received by the Lions Club and will be used for the procurement of raw food materials as required. The Franschhoek fire team will have an open day in September at the Franschhoek Klub where we will be doing a pre-season check of all our equipment and resources. Feel free to pop by and say hello. On the preventative side, the majority of our landowners have been conducting fuel reduction burns. There have been up to an unprecedented 10 controlled burns per day! This will greatly reduce the fire risk as there is less fuel in the event of a fire incident. Comments and queries from the community are always welcome and will be addressed in future articles. Please report all smoke and fire to the fire services immediately Emergency Numbers: Please keep these numbers on your phones • Winelands District Control Room (Veld and Vegetation fires) 021 887 4446 • Stellenbosch Fire Services (Structural fires) 021 808 8888 Be Safe firesafe2000@gmail.com

Franschhoek Rugby Klub Tyd Om Terug Te Gee Met die ysige winterweer nog op hande probeer die Rugbyklub ‘n verskil maak in sy gemeenskap. Die klub het voor die afskop van die 2019 ligaseisoen sy heel eerste nie bederfbare kos veldtog bekend gestel. Die veldtog behels die skenking van nie bederfbare produkte tydens ons tuiswedstryde wat by die Groendalsportgronde gespeel word. Enige persoon, besigheid of organisasie is welkom om ‘n bydrae maak. Bydraes word tans meestal deur die spelers, afrigters, spanbestuurders, toeskouers en bestuurslede gemaak. Alle items word dan weer in die gemeenskap uitgedeel aan minder bevoorregtes en waar daar groot nood is. Mnr Duran Natus, een van die klub se bestuurslede, wie se breinkind hierdie projek ook is, glo dat dit van uiterste belang is dat organisasies hul maatskaplike plig nakom teenoor die gemeenskap waarin hulle funksioneer. Maatskaplike opheffing speel ‘n baie belangrike rol in enige organisasie se sukses en voortbestaan. As ‘n klub voel ons dat ons nie net tussen die vier lyne ‘n verskil moet maak nie, maar ook in die gemeenskap waaruit die meeste van ons spelers kom. Ons wil graag alle persone bedank vir hulle ontbaatsigtelike bydraes tot dusvêr en glo en

Op 3 Oktober word Sophia Kapp se ‘Kantelpunt’ bespreek. Besoekers is welkom. Die leeskring vergader in die NG Kerk se saal. Vir meer inligting skakel asseblief vir Susan by 072 932 5393.

Franschhoek Wine Valley News REINHER BEHRENS

September is a jam-packed month with so much going on in our valley. Not only do we celebrate the start of spring, but September is also Tourism Month. With the valley in full bloom, why not use the opportunity to explore Franschhoek as you may just discover a few new (and hidden) gems. The Wine Tram is a brilliant way to travel from farm to farm, sampling new release wines. Did you know that the iconic Huguenot Memorial Museum has recently undergone a revamp? Discover more about the valley and its rich history with their amazing exhibits and artefacts. With the weather warming up explore the outdoors with a nature hike, mountain bike ride or simply a relaxing picnic-style lunch on one of the wine farms. A leisurely garden tour at Babylonstoren will certainly be food for the soul. Or treat yourself to a movie night at the Franschhoek Theatre. Visit www.

Wire snares – a threat hidden in the undergrowth The Franschhoek Conservancy was recently informed of a significant threat to wildlife in our area. The Cape Leopard Trust (CLT) has identified illegal hunting with wire snares as an emergent threat to biodiversity in the Boland Mountain Complex (BMC). They are now working towards curbing this activity through a combination of active snare removal patrols as well as awareness raising and education. The Conservancy supports this effort and encourages Franschhoek landowners to be on alert for any snaring activity on their properties and to work with the Conservancy and CLT to rid the landscape of these inhumane traps.

SPCA News

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What an amazing day it was! vertrou dat almal sal aanhou skenk en sodoende diegene wat nie so bevoorreg is nie bystaan. Enige persone of besighede wat graag wil betrokke raak of ‘n bydrae wil maak is welkom om Mnr Duran Natus te kontak by 078 974 7636.

franschhoektheatre.co.za for more info. Franschhoek has so much to offer locals as well as visitors, and we encourage you to delve a little deeper into our tourism treasures this month. Diarise the weekend of 14 and 15 September for our Franschhoek Uncorked Festival, as participating wineries welcome the start of the new season. Locals qualify for a special discounted rate of R150 per person. For details visit www. franschhoekuncorked.co.za. In other matters, our final Franschhoek Mystery Weekend for the year takes place over the weekend of 27 and 28 September and is perfect for couples seeking a pre-planned luxurious weekend getaway. For more info contact Carmen on mysteryweekend@franschhoek.org.za. Please pop into our offices in Huguenot Street if you have any queries, or for more information on what’s happening in and around the valley. Visit our website at www.franschhoek.org.za or follow us on Instagram at franschhoek_sa.

Franschhoek Conservancy

The CLT’s Snare Patrol Project follows on from research collaboration with the University of Stellenbosch which investigated several humanrelated threats to leopard and their prey species, particularly hunting with illegal snares and the factors driving this behaviour. The leopard is the last big predator to still roam free in the Western Cape. It plays a vital role as apex predator and umbrella species for broader biodiversity conservation. Leopards are highly threatened and have been classified as Vulnerable

Rugbyklublede oorhandig kospakkies aan hulpbehoewende inwoners

Irna van Zyl was die gas by die vorige Leeskring byeenkoms

The Annual Bastille Day Boule Championship took place on Saturday, 13 July, at Hey Joe Brewery. Twenty-eight teams of three players each played a series of games throughout a beautiful winter’s day. The SPCA Championship was won by “Madaboule”

by the IUCN. Globally, leopards have lost 75% of their historical distribution range. Only 20% of South Africa’s area is considered suitable leopard habitat, of which over 60% is private land. Human behaviour and activities, especially along the borders of protected areas, can have a profound effect on leopard numbers and population structure. The CLT found that within the BMC, a wide range of animal species are affected by illegal wire snare poaching on private property. Small antelope and Cape porcupine are highly sought-after species with high off-take rates. They also form the primary prey base of leopard in the area. Preybase depletion is therefore one of the major global threats to leopards. To address this issue, the CLT has appointed a dedicated Snare Patrol Officer who is conducting snare detection, removal and data collection patrols on private property adjacent to Protected Areas in the BMC. They are running education and outreach activities through community engagement. Since the launch of the project in June 2019, the CLT has conducted patrols on 39 properties, covering a foot patrol distance of 212.5km and removing a total of 89 snares from 17 properties. Landowners experiencing problems with snaring on their properties are welcome to contact anita@ capeleopard.org.za or 071 609 5648 for support. The CLT’s research and conservation activities in the Boland are financially supported by the Hans Hoheisen Charitable Trust (managed by Nedbank Private Wealth) and Wilderness Foundation Africa (as part of the Forever Wild Leopard Conservation Initiative), and a vehicle sponsorship by Avis South Africa. from Spier Wine Estate. Franschhoek’s “Bouledusters” were the runner-ups. Congratulations to both teams! A huge “thank you” to each and everyone who entered the competition or supported the event as spectators. As a result of your ongoing support, we are able to continue to help more animals in need in the Franschhoek Valley. A series of raffle prizes were drawn at the end of the day and our appreciation goes to all the sponsors such as Tokara, Big Dog Café, La Chataigne and Gooding’s Groves. Thank you for all the continued love and support! A special big thank you to Hey Joe Brewery who made it all happen. Let’s just say it was a successful day and we are already looking forward to next year’s event!

September 2019 | 11

Editor’s Letter Siegfried Schäfer

Dear Readers Some things we simply take for granted. They’re just a part of our day-to-day existence and unless something spectacular happens (usually bad) we never even think of them. Living in the Western Cape these include things like good roads, operational sewage plants, clean water and lights when one presses the switch. It takes a visit to lessfortunate parts of the country to remind us that these are things to be grateful for. Something else that until recently I took for granted are postal codes. I mean who cares where a postal code comes from as long as the mail reaches you? Besides, in the email age are postal codes not losing their relevance? It turns out that there’s more to it than meets the eye. Postal codes were created to assist in the automated sorting and delivery of mail. South African postal codes are linked to a place name, sorting centre and province. They don’t fully align with administrative

boundaries though. Most of Mpumalanga’s mail, for example, gets sorted in Pretoria. Creating postal codes is something that can be done in many ways, depending on local systems and circumstances. There is arguably no single right way of doing it. In the US a ZIP Code is the postal code used by the United States Postal Service. (ZIP stands for ‘Zoning Improvement Plan.)’ The basic code consists of five numerical digits of which the first represents a group of U.S. states, the second and third digits together representing a region (or city) in that group and the final two digits representing more specific areas, e.g. small towns or suburbs. UK postal codes intrigue me. They are much more specific than our codes and can represent anything from a street down to a single premise. Being used to South African codes that represent relatively large areas I find it difficult to grasp that even an individual premise can have its own postal code! Nevertheless, there is logic to the UK’s system. Unlike ours, the UK’s postal codes are hierarchical and alphanumeric. “The format of UK Postal codes is generally: LD DLL or LLD DLL or LDD DLL or LLDD DLL or LLDL DLL or LDL DLL, where L signifies a letter and D a digit. … (W)orking from left to right – the first letter or pair of letters represents

the area, the following digit or digits represent the district within that area, and so on.” I like things to be strictly ordered, so I’m quite partial to postal code system of places like China, Morocco and India where postal codes neatly follow the administrative regions of the country. All right, so why am I going on about postal codes? Well, a change could be in the offing. When everybody was still sending letters and parcels via various national postal systems, postal codes did what they were intended to do in each country. Nowadays however we send emails for which postal codes are irrelevant and our online shopping is generally delivered by courier companies who don’t use the national postal system and therefore don’t care much for postal codes either. They need a physical location – at times though even that can be of limited use. How easily is a courier going to find me if I live at Frog Pond Cottage, La Trine Farm, Franschhoek? A company that believes they have the answer is called ‘What3words’. They have created a 3m by 3m grid that covers the entire world and where each square in the grid is referenced by a unique combination of three words. Immediate advantages of this system are that it works in the same way all over the world and it is much more specific than postal

codes. If I wanted to I could specify the location of my desk, or my front door, or the garage door and a courier would easily be able to find me. Here’s an example: The What3Words address for one of the squares in the park near where I live is lard.beckons.pioneer and the front door of the Franschhoek Town Hall is at pities. reporters.goddesses. Quite often these random three-word combinations can be quite amusing. For example, hawking.relishes.sparkles. I wonder if that’s true? Unfortunately, Stephen is dead and we can’t ask him… How about maddest.cuttlefish.vortex? I’d pay to see one of those! Two squares at the local tennis club are limitations.excessively.nerve and beasts.member.incautious. Being a member of said club I can think of some occasions where those words would have been quite apt. I don’t know whether What3Words have realised it, but in addition to a universal system for physical addresses, they have also stumbled on another way to keep me from working! I simply have to find out what goes on at complications. juxtaposes.ambiguously and who lives at tactless. wondrously.lazed and… Until next month!

What an Inspirational Day! Simon Does It Again! On 9 August, the Franschhoek Valley Community Sport Centre celebrated National Women’s Day by hosting a tea for 70 inspirational local women as part of the SHE campaign (SHE is Strong, Healthy, and Employable). And what a special morning it was, as we celebrated five inspirational women who were our guests of honour – Vlam Wessels, Hilda Van Zyl, Wilma Josefs, Christine Jefthas and Raylene Plaatjies. These ladies were selected during the June holidays through a nomination process, and the guests were invited because they are making a positive difference in our community and support programmes at the centre. Months of planning went into the day. It couldn’t have been possible without a local inspirational woman, Esta Whitson, who volunteered her time and superb organising skills to help put this event together. Thank you, Esta! Proceedings started off with a warm welcome by the Dalubuhle Primary School choir, followed by soup and bread, and back massages and pampering in the run-up to the main event. The event was opened with a powerful message by Amy Kleinhans-Curd - Miss South Africa 1992. Her message encouraged women to be who they are and not allow anyone to tell them they are not good enough because each and every one of them is! Amy’s speech was followed by the launch of a reusable pad, which, in the months to come, will be made at FVCSC to help young girls and women who struggle to afford menstrual pads and sometimes can’t attend school because of this. There are many thank-yous to say to all those that contributed to this special day’s success. It wouldn’t have been possible without the generous donations from the following sponsors: Boschendal,

The Franschhoek Valley Community Sport Centre is immensely proud of the achievements of Simon Moses. During the winter school holidays, Simon attended the South African u/14 Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships at the CrossFit Fetish Gym in Durban. Eighteen-year-old Simon took part in the Junior 61 kg category. The Sport Centre celebrated five inspirational women

Cally Kumbier, Cipla, Desray, Donovan Schoeman, FRANCO, Franschhoek Wine Tram, Franschhoek Cellars, Franschhoek Alpha Pharmacy, Georgia Eccles, Gear Holdings, Huguenot Chocolates, Indian Summer, Jamberree, Laura Truter Catering, Leeu Estate, Lee Van Niekerk, Melissa Wainright, Origin Foods, Pick n Pay Franschhoek , Salon Le Belle, Santé Wellness, Stellenbosch Municipality, Steph Brits, The Secret, Tricky T Concepts, Turner & Townsend, Vashto Flowers, Wellness Box, Wendy Bowers, Woolworths Franschhoek & Yung Will Productions! Thank you also to the following volunteers for their work behind the scenes: Anita Lloyd, Bridge House School students (you know who you are!), Cally Kumbier, Janet Johnson, Joy Armitage, Laura Truter, Lee van Niekerk, Melissa Wainright, Mimi Vermeulen, Steph Brits, and The Secret beauticians! And finally, a special thank you to our guest speaker, Amy Kleinhans-Curd, who truly made the day for all of us with her inspirational words! The day ended with tea and coffee and some delicious treats. Thank you to everyone for joining us and being the inspiration behind the day – and we now look forward to next year and what it holds! Here’s to all the STRONG, HEALTHY, EMPLOYABLE women: may we know them, may we be them, may we raise them and may we continue to support them! Imke Marais

COLLEEN DOUGLAS Thank you to the La Motte and Leopards Leap staff for nominating Franschhoek Hospice as the beneficiary for their Mandela Day collection. They all very kindly filled the boxes with non-perishable food to be handed to our patients.

Simon Moses in action at the South African Weightlifting Championships.

future will take him next. “You can feel proud; both the centre and the community of Franschhoek are so proud of you. Keep it up!” she added. Text: Editorial Desk | Image: Supplied

Secret Scarf Mission On 9 July “67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela” celebrated their sixth Secret Scarf Mission countrywide. Knitwits for Madiba spent months knitting and crocheting beautiful scarves which are hung up in trees, on poles and anywhere visible for those in need to help themselves to a scarf to keep them warm. Every scarf has a love note attached to it reading “I am not lost, if you are cold and need me, please take me”. Some people wonder what the catch is, but there is no catch, it is for free! Scarves and beanies – almost 1000 in total – were distributed at St Gilles Church in Lanquedoc, Franschhoek Valley Community Sport Centre and the Lord’s Acre Christian Community Centre in Groendal. Carolyn Steyn, the founder of 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day started the initiative as a challenge from Nelson Mandela’s assistant in 2014.

Hospice News

A big thank you to the following sponsors: Three Streams Smokehouse and Franschhoek Fruit Packers for their donations during the Bastille weekend. Our freshly-baked croissants were once again delicious and sold very well, Pick n Pay for assisting us with the sales of our berets and scarves before and during Bastille weekend, and To our fabulous volunteers and staff members – Pat, Hilary, Liz, Alfred, Ashley, Susan, Tiana, Pearl, Cornelia and Marelize – who gave up their weekend to work for Hospice. Thank you, you were amazing. Our next fundraising events are: 20 September 2019 – Reuben Riffel Golf Day

Simon is fairly new to the sport and has only been lifting for two years. He started in 2017 at the Franschhoek Valley Community Sport Centre Weightlifting Club under the guidance of Coach Clive van de Peer. Last year Simon won the South African Championships in his category. This year he didn’t let down his supporters either and regained his championship title. According to Simon, “The feelings are overwhelming and I feel so proud of myself for achieving it again”. Centre Manager Imke Marais said they look forward to seeing where this young gentleman’s

A warm and happy scarf and beanie recipient at St Gilles Church in Lanquedoc.

She posted the challenge onto social media and it exploded into a movement for positive change. “The initiative is mainly about blankets and we have handed out thousands of blankets this winter as we make every day a Mandela Day,” says Project Ambassador Aliki Brunt. www.67blankets.co.za | Aliki Brunt 061 524 0129

Dwarsrivier Women’s Day Event

La Motte, Leopards Leap and Hospice staff

at Pearl Valley Val de Vie Golf Estate. If you are interested please contact me, Colleen on 082 887 8666. 9 November 2019 – Potjiekos lunch at Domaine des Anges. R300 per person. Book now to avoid disappointment. 24 November 2019 – The Franschhoek Hospice Christmas Carol Service at NG Kerk. 09h00. Please come and support us.

Dwarsrivier Tourism, Stellenbosch Municipality (Pniël Library and Community Development) and the Cape Winelands District Municipality hosted an inspiring Women’s Day event. The purpose of the event was to recognise the contributions that everybody present has made in the local community.

12 | September 2019

Letters

info@franschhoektatler.co.za

Parking for disabled

om verskoning vir die weereens se pla) om te vra of hy

Dear Editor,

toe iemand kon opspoor om te help. Toe hoor ek hy en

This is actually a request to Stellenbosch Municipality,

sy tweemanspan was van 2 uur Saterdagoggend reeds

to allow a parking space for the disabled in front of the

in die reën uit om elektriese foute op die lyn te soek

Franschhoek Pharmacy.

en het dus verstaanbaar nie sy belofte kon hou nie. Die

The CLT works in the Boland and the Cederberg

It is often impossible to park there and the need for

nommers wat hy van die betrokke manne toe vir my

medicine, blood pressure- and other tests is great. My

aanstuur, het ongelukkig niks opgelewer nie. Niemand

parking in the load-zoning for 3 minutes to pick up my

is bereikbaar nie.

medicine resulted in an R800 fine, notwithstanding the clearly-displayed disabled sign in my car.

Die einde van hierdie lang frustrerende verhaal was dat Carlo sowaar net voor 6 Saterdagaand self by my

Please consider.

opdaag om te kom help – hy is toe reeds 16 ure in die

Elly Michel

reën en wind en koue aan die werk om die elektriese toevoer na ons en die omliggende dorpe soos ook Pniel

Tweede Myl

en Hollandse Molen te herstel. Hy was duidelik baie

Geagte redakteur,

uitgeput en met swart kringe om die oë van geen slaap

In ‘n tyd waar klagtes oor munisipale dienslewering byna

nie. Die “boksie” was verkeerd gestel en het daarom my

oral aan die orde van die dag is, dink ek dis nog meer

stoof saans van 6 tot 8 afgeskakel in plaas van die warm

belangrik om raak te sien as die teendeel gebeur.

water… (Dis nou werk waarvoor die Munisipaliteit iemand

So het my pad onlangs die van Tilla Koegelenberg by die finansiële afdeling van Stellenbosch Munisipaliteit gekruis.

betaal om dit te doen). Carlo het vining gesorg dat my gaste wel sou koskry.

Nie net het sy my probleem in haar afdeling onmiddellik

Wat ‘n wonderlike jong man – met integriteit,

uitsorteer nie, maar sommer ook ‘n ander probleem

uitsonderlike werksetiek en die bereidwilligheid om

in ‘n ander afdeling vir my opgevolg en binne ‘n dag

veel meer te doen as wat eintlik sy taak is. Ek hoop

terugrapporteer. Voorwaar ‘n naam om te ken. Waar kan

werklik Stellenbosch Munisipaliteit waardeer hierdie

ek haar dalk as die volgende burgemeester nomineer?

man en beloon hom met bevordering en sommer ‘n

Dan het ons ook ‘n plaaslike ster, by name Carlo Gouws. My verhaal begin toe my huis verlede Dinsdag (18

groot verhoging! Sy soort is skaars en moet waardeer en gekoester word. Waar sou Suid Afrika nie kon wees met meer

Junie) aan die beurt was vir een van die “boksies” wat

sulke jongmense nie!

krag moet help bespaar deur die warmwater silinder

Vriendelike groete

tussen 6 en 8 saans af te skakel.

Dalena Roux

Daardie aand toe ek wil begin kosmaak is my stoof en al vier plate morsdood. Aangesien dit reeds ‘n bejaarde

Camera Traps (and more?)

stoof is het ek gedink dit is nou maar seker sy einde. Nogtans het ek ‘n plaaslike elektrisiën gevra om te kom kyk, maar Woensdagoggend was my stoof in geheel weer wonderbaarlik perdfris! Hy reken toe dit het dalk iets met hierdie nuwe “boksie” te doen en raai my aan om die munisipaliteit te kontak. Ek bel toe vir Carlo

sou vra om te kom ondersoek instel. Donderdag vroegvroeg was iemand hier. Ek het eers weer Vrydagaand my stoof wou gebruik en daar is dit sowaar weer heeltemal morsdood! Ek pla toe weer vir Carlo (want

Dear Franschhoekers

Teen die middel van die Saterdagoggend was niemand

sponsored a camera trap up in the Berg River

nog hier nie en ek bel toe weer vir Carlo (en vra nederig

Mountains on behalf of the Cape Leopard Trust.

• They don’t have any additional allowable taxrelated deductions to claim (e.g. medical expenses, retirement

annuity

contributions

and

representative of the people of Franschhoek?

camera to collect the images, some of you have been

How many accidents take place during the peak

with me, and we’ve been lucky enough to capture

tourist season compared to the rest of the year? Must

images of three separate leopards, including Charlie

everyone now suffer for 12 months of the year for the

who is the dominant male in the area. The CLT reckon

problems we encounter during 4 months of the year?

there are 5 or 6 leopards in the greater Berg River Area,

Any statistics?

but we’ve also photographed caracal, klipspringer,

Should the restrictions you propose be implemented,

grysbok, striped polecat, rock rabbit, lots of baboons

how many people who run a business will be affected

and lots of bottoms of walkers & dogs and also MTB

by the time constraints of slower speeds, etc. while the

riders zooming past.

majority of the 2030 people who signed the petition most

Personally, I think it’s really cool that in the mountains where we are lucky enough to be able to walk, run and ride and, only 5km from the main road with its fancy restaurants and shops, this wildlife still roams freely.

probably are home and not affected. After all, we all know, “Time is Money”. How many taxis will have to leave earlier in the morning to reach their destinations on time?

So, what I’m planning is to crowdfund the purchase

How many people will have to get up earlier,

(and maintenance, batteries, SD cards, etc.) of six new

especially during the quiet cold months, to get to work

cameras so we can expand the network of cameras

on time in the earlier taxis?

all over the mountains here and start to geo-map the

How many parents and children will have to get up

sightings. This would still be in conjunction with the

earlier in the cold to reach their schools on time as all

CLT and they have given me their blessing to proceed.

transport will be affected by this?

We need to raise R30k and so am asking you to

If traffic circles were to be built where lorries have

donate. I was thinking if I could get 30 families to give

to enter for deliveries, how many of the lorries do you

R1k or 15 to give R2k, that would be great, but maybe

think will be able to go around the circle, most probably

you’d like to donate more or less. I’ll just put in out

none, they will have to drive over the circle. Our roads

there and see.

are not wide enough to accommodate traffic circles.

For the donation, as well as being part of this project,

How many people in Franschhoek do not adhere to

receiving updates on the sightings and images, you

traffic laws? I want to say, I very seldom see a person

may also want to take responsibility for a camera itself,

stopping at a stop sign in the town, except in the main

walk or ride up there every six weeks or so, check the

road. If all of Franschhoek became law abiding and

batteries, take off the images etc.

patient, perhaps there would be no accidents. Look at

And from there, who knows where this might lead,

the number of people who drive on the R45, passing

there is plenty of scope for expanding the project, anti-

cars on a double line, etc. etc. Slower speeds will do

snare patrols, education to the wider community, etc.

nothing to this type of person.

So... please let me know if you would be interested

Law enforcement is the only way we can solve this

in making a donation, or talking some more and any

problem. Having a law enforcer, playing on his mobile

other suggestions or feedback you may have.

phone in town, writing out a ticket for the odd person parking illegally, will do nothing to bring down the accident rate.

camera when I go to change the SD card and I’ve had

The one thing which could make a difference to

two cameras stolen in 4 years so that’s a possibility

accidents on the pass, is if the law enforcers enforce the

(though I plan this time to house the cameras in metal

law regarding the length of trucks on the pass. This law

cages to help against theft)

was passed a few years ago, but never enforced. I want to say, the tourists do battle when driving on the opposite side of the road, but I do not know how many accidents involve tourists or are caused by

As some of you may know, for some years I’ve

CELIA MCGUINNESS

2019. Any guess? Do you really think 2030 signatures are

I’ve had fun over the years, walking or riding up the

Sandy, one of the valley’s resident leopards

bome wat omgewaai het en rotsstortings op die pas.

Financial Matters

them at https://capeleopard.org.za/

(Whatsapp: 076 777 7805)

darem naweek en ek verwag gaste vir ete! Daardie Vrydagnag was mos die “groot storm” met

I believe there were in excess of 17 000 living people in Franschhoek during the 2011 census. We are now in

Best, Tony Fishlock

dis al nommer wat ek het) en hy beloof om Saterdag

how much thought went into the petition.

and the general public alike. You can read more about

sometimes, there are only bikes and legs on the

aan ‘n plaaslike buitefirma gegee is, maar dat hy hulle

deaths on our roads. Thanks for caring, but I wonder

sponsorship for funding – both from larger entities

Finally, a couple of caveats, to manage expectations...

Gouws en hy deel my mee dat die “boksie”-kontrak

die firma se baas te kontak om iemand uit te stuur. Dis

mountains and, like any such organisation, relies on

travel

R45 Thoughts

tourists, but the tremendous increase in traffic is most

Dear Editor,

probably a factor. Any statistics?

I refer to the front page article of the June Tatler

Alta Malherbe

regarding the petition drawn up in connection with the

tax return. Let’s take a look at an example. For the year ended 28 February 2019, a taxpayer (under the age of 65) earns a salary of R15 000 per

income amounts to R180 000 which is well below the threshold of R500 000). The taxpayer will lose out on a refund.

month and contributes R500 p.m. to a medical aid

The below example is a simple one, but is a good

The reality is that most taxpayers who earn

fund (for the taxpayer and their spouse). As the

illustration of how the average taxpayer will lose out

expenses). employment income of less than R500 000 and who

taxpayer only works for one employer and does

this tax season. The lost refunds will be even greater

Don’t Lose Out On A Tax Refund By Not Filing Your Tax Return!

work for a single employer and who do not have any

not have any other forms of income they elect not

if the taxpayer had made contributions to a pension,

other sources of income will not submit a tax return.

to submit a tax return (also because their annual

provident or retirement annuity fund.

SARS has indicated that taxpayers who meet ALL of

under the misguided belief that it’s not worthwhile

the following criteria need not submit a tax return for 2019: • Their total employment income for the year before tax is not more than R500 000. • They only receive employment income from one employer for the full tax year. • They have no other form of income (e.g. car allowance, business income, and rental income, taxable interest or income from another job).

Many taxpayers who meet these requirements are submitting a tax return. This has been evidenced by the level of submissions in previous years where SARS also allowed significant income thresholds for not having to submit a tax return. However,

most

taxpayers

have

allowable

tax

deductions through contributions to medical aid funds, pension, provident and retirement annuity funds which will, more than likely, result in a tax refund to the taxpayer, but are lost forever by not submitting a

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September 2019 | 13

Business Leadership

our own President, that we must figure out what we can do to grow and contribute to our country and not just for 67 minutes a year! This must become part of our national DNA. We must not wait for others to

TONY FROST

take the lead. All of us can do something every day

What It Means To Be a Good Citizen

litter; giving a beggar some food; supporting a child

Many of us complain about a myriad of things

the idea that we are a beautifully diverse people which

to make a difference. Even if it means just picking up

around us that we are unhappy with. Especially the government and what other people are doing or not doing that affects the way are able to live our lives. I recently listened to a brilliant sermon on the topic based on the letter of St Paul to Titus, and especially Chapter 3. It is worth a read. It provides sound wisdom on what it takes to be an upright and worthy citizen of any country; of any organisation! In essence, the sermon highlighted three areas in which we can all do better.

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at school; greeting fellow citizens warmly; embracing in turn means that we can never all be the same and shouldn’t expect this. It is part of what sets us positively apart as a nation. Most often being a good citizen costs nothing but a generous heart and a warm smile. All of us can do this and most can do much more. We must focus on giving rather than expecting to receive! This all rests in our mindset of what it means to be a good citizen. It has little to do with the expectations of others, and all to do with our expectations of ourselves as model citizens!

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The agricultural industry in Franschhoek will soon

for chronic pain as well as several central nervous

benefit from the introduction of a new crop in the valley

system disorders, including, fibromyalgia and irritable

– medicinal cannabis. Cape Town-based Neo Pharm

bowel syndrome,” said Neo Pharm’s CEO Mark Marcon.

(Pty) Ltd has announced the construction of a medicinal

According to Peter Mons of the Neo Pharm Project

cannabis research and production facility in Franschhoek.

Management Team, the company has a potential 6

A press release from the company states that

000 square meter site at its Franschhoek property

“confirmation of compliance with the land use rights

to develop and build a facility for cannabis-related

has been obtained from the relevant local authority

training, as well as where collaborative research can

and the company is in the process of securing the

be conducted in partnership with the Cannabis

necessary approvals to commence production from the

Research Institute of South Africa. He further stated

South African Health Products Regulatory Authority as

that Franschhoek is highly regarded for its agricultural

well as the National Department of Health.”

economic

Construction of the high tech facility will bring with it a R60 million investment. Additionally, a further R80

can

opportunities,

potentially

bring

and

this

significant

new

million will be invested during phase two which is

Mr. Les Holmes, chairperson of the Holmes Group,

expected to commence in about eighteen months. It

Neo Pharm’s parent company, stated, “It is the Holmes

is expected that by the end of phase two, employment

family’s vision to take an active role in our economic

opportunities for approximately 80 individuals from

future by providing jobs and business opportunities

the local community would have been created.

for South Africans at the ‘working face’ and to create

“The business is focused on the development of the

wealth from the bottom up. Our past activities in this

highest quality indoor-grown, pharmaceutical-grade

regard have been substantial and will continue to be

cannabis for conversion into medicinal cannabis

expansive”.

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last minute schedule changes. What is the strangest request you have had from a client? To get diamond earrings back from a private villa in Thailand. Sounds easy, but it was a nightmare, yet we succeeded! Also a Round the World trip that lasted 4 months, with many exciting stops in between. The trip required a lot of detailed planning, which was very exciting! Which destinations are currently the cheapest for South Africans and which are the most expensive? The cheapest remains the Far East, Vietnam and Thailand for instance, whereas Japan is by far the most expensive. What is still on your personal travel bucket list? A motorbike trip through Patagonia and Chile. If you were not a travel agent, what career would you have followed? I studied Psychology, with Sociology to BA Honours level, so most probably an academic.

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Star Academy and related institutes, like the Yellow Canaries in Tembisa. (The treatment of black autistic children by traditional healers is a story in itself. Yet it is very similar to the ignorance displayed by professional psychotherapists in 2002, when severely autistic children would in all likelihood be condemned to correctional institutions, with incurably mentally damaged individuals.) The first story is probably the most complete and accurate analysis and description of the physiology of autism outside of a medical journal. It describes in detail how autism is closely related to gastrointestinal infections but can mutate throughout the whole body, often lodging in the brain and causing severe fluctuations in temperature. But it also describes the ABA process which is nothing less than a 12-hour-a-day, seven-days-a-week, series of stimulations to engage sight, hearing and movement. But any small gain, whether a smile or a half-articulated word, becomes a glorious victory. This is a truly inspiring, informative book that reads like a thriller. It is also a record of a mother’s indomitable courage and love that simply would not accept that autism can’t be conquered. “Saving My Sons” was recently launched at Exclusive Books and The Book Lounge in Cape Town.

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In Memoriam

Timothy John Adams 30 April 1961 – 6 August 2019

Kobus Stander 20 February 1954 – 20 July 2019 Kobus Stander who has died aged 65, will be remembered for the decorative ironwork and security gates he made for local people and businesses in Franschhoek. A man of many talents, which included jewellery making, building, beer brewing and curing olives to an adapted home recipe which converted people to eat them – even if they said they didn’t like them! He was intrigued by puzzles and was in the process of developing a series of ’trick’ boxes that needed the solving of a puzzle in order to open them. Living on Artemis with his partner, Andrea Desmond-Smith, he became very interested in sacred geometry, a way of seeing mathematical principles that goes back to Plato and ancient Greek culture. He then built a meeting place on Artemis, which he named “The Salamander Lounge”. It has six sides (the starting principle of sacred geometry) and its diameter is one-millionth the diameter of the earth. At Roca Restaurant his metal cut-outs of ’the seed of life’ and ’the flower of life’ can be seen. Kobus was born in Randburg and went to the Betsie Verwoerd Primary School. His father died of an inherited kidney disease when he was three, which Kobus inherited. His mother, who is still alive, married again and the family moved to

the Cape. Kobus received a transplanted kidney at the age of 44. This gave him 21 borrowed years. After this enormous boost to his life expectancy, he created a labyrinth, which is a meditative walk, on Artemis in grateful thanks. He leaves behind his partner Andrea and two daughters by his first marriage, who will sorely miss this gentle giant of a man. Text & Image: Andrea Desmond Smith

Vehicle for Culture Determined to keep up their theatre-going habit in the winter months of the year, the Franschhoek Culture Vultures bundled up against the cold and perused the culture calenders. The shows they chose were excellent productions. In June it was the three-part ballet production, Amaranth at Artscape that got the vote. The first ballet on the programme was George Balanchine’s Serenade, danced to Tchaikovsky’s 1880 Serenade for Strings in C, Op. 48. The typical Balanchine choreography of blending classical ballet and modern movement was superb. Of course, the ballerinas did wear the customary blue costumes that inspired the

naming of the Balanchine crater on Mercury! The second ballet was Transfigured Night by Frank Staff danced to a Schoenberg score. It was the fine execution of en pointe steps in the solos and intimate duets that drew admiration from the audience. Enemy Behind the Gates, the last of the ballets, is an award-winning work by American choreographer, Christopher L. Huggins. This one

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Many locals knew Tim Adams as that tattooed fellow at Essence, but to those close to him, he was so much more than that. Born in Johannesburg, Tim grew up in what was then Little Italy in Orange Grove. He went to school at St. Andrews in Grahamstown, then the army, He had some colourful stories to tell about all of these experiences. He worked as a chef around Johannesburg before setting off on a wild adventure in Europe and London. Tim returned to Jozi, where he had a hand in establishing and running several leading restaurants including the Grapevine and Mea Culpa, before starting the successful Café Flo with wife Lisa. Twelve years ago, Tim and his family semigrated to Franschhoek, where he acquired Essence restaurant. Larger than life in every respect, Tim was passionate about everything he held dear — from Lisa and his children Joshua, Daniel and Grace, his pack of dogs, cats and those notorious chickens; his funky restaurant decor, his staff and menu; his ink and that pristine BMW, his KTM and his many trinkets and life trophies, everything was always perfect, shipshape and cherished. To those of us his magnetism attracted to a cuppa every morning, his Jozi and even London mates who’d periodically pitch up to put Timmy back on the plane and stir up a ruckus of note and the locals and visitors who endured those many

beautiful, mad dinners at his home, Adams was a great friend, a very special person. Strong as a bull both physically and mentally, with a sharp wit and vast general knowledge acquired through his broad experience at the University of Life, Tim stood tall as husband, father and friend. One thing Tim will however never know is how his passing would rock Franschhoek — the intense reaction to his passing both at home and away would certainly have humbled him… We are going to miss you my China. To Lisa, Josh, Danny and Gracie; our sincerest, our heartfelt condolences. Addio, Amico. Text & Image: Michele Lupini

blew everyone away! It was the first time the ballet was performed by so many dancers; sixty in all! Precision, speed, arabesques and more made for the most impressive work one could hope to see and had everyone talking. The Culture Vultures went home thrilled that they had gone to the ballet. It was deserving of the local group’s elegant toast with glasses of chilled Leopard’s Leap MCC and wine. What a joy it was for them to go home without being responsible for the driving! The July outing was Kinky Boots at the Fugard Theatre. It was a “not to be missed” overseas production with a talented local cast. The show had won awards on Broadway and the music was by Christina Aguilera after all. Once again local talent proved to be top-notch.

A well-chosen cast entertained the audience with singing, dancing, humour and a satisfying story. No wonder it had been described as an ‘adrenalinepacked masterpiece’. It was wonderful to see Earl Gregory again; this time as a drag queen! Moods were lifted and hearts were warmed as the audience cheered and cheered when the curtain came down. A happy Franschhoek group took up their seats in the waiting bus and Patrick drove them home expertly. They were already looking forward to their next outing to see Sleeping Beauty. If you would like information on Culture Vulture outings, please send your name, email address and cell phone number to news@franschhoektatler.co.za. Text: Editorial Desk

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Digitally Documenting La Motte’s Heritage The Franschhoek Valley is steeped in history with centuries-old vineyards and plentiful charming historic Cape Dutch buildings. La Motte Wine Estate understands the importance of preserving its heritage and recently explored the validity and benefits of digitally documenting their historic buildings. The estate boasts four provincial monuments – the Manor House, Jonkershuis, Historic Cellar and the Water Mill (c1751-1785). All the structures have been fully restored following the purchase of La Motte by Dr Anton Rupert in 1970. The Water Mill is the only working water mill of its kind in the Franschhoek Valley. True to its principle of sharing its attributes, La Motte has also introduced a conducted tour of the historic buildings on the estate. Modena Design Centres – Cape Town saw an opportunity to engage with a like-minded establishment resulting in the idea of digitally recording the Historic Mill at La Motte. A Faro Focus3D 130S HDR Scanner was used to digitally capture the building. Quality, resolution and range differs vastly between different laser scanners and -models. The process involved a combination of HDR (High Dynamic Range) photos and highquality scans, providing a near identical quality and resolution for both the scan data and the imagery. The following images depict external and internal scans of the historic mill, showing the differences between the captured scan data and HDR photos. Specialised software, such as Autodesk Recap Pro consequently allow a user to visualise point cloud

data in many ways for a wide range of applications. These include determining RGB values, point cloud elevations, point cloud intensities, point cloud normals, and scan locations. A great benefit of working with point clouds is that one can section cut the point cloud easily and determine angles and distances. The estate accordingly saw the potential of laser scanning to not only assist with the dimensional, volumetric and as-built recording of a space, but to further potentially support numerous facilities management processes. Utilising point cloud geometry in various 3D modelling software packages, enables designers to eliminate costly mistakes during construction, reduce construction costs, allows for better asbuilt reliability and quality assurance, and perhaps most important of all, improves transparency, communication and collaboration.

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Community Events Alcoholics Anonymous: WED evenings 19:00, Groendal Community Centre, Contact David +27 83 305 5159

SPORT Franschhoek Cycling Club Outrides: Regular road rides on Saturday mornings from BP garage to Stellenbosch/Jonkershoek and back (75km) followed by coffees. Meet at 08h00, winter months, 07h00 in summer. To check times in shoulder seasons contact Paul Barkley. 083 302 9096.

Franschhoek Tennis Club: Social tennis is played at the club on Fridays, Sundays and Public Holidays from 08h00. For more information contact Ross. 078 278 4843. Parkrun: Saturdays at Rickety Bridge Wine Estate. Time: 08h00. Cost: Free. Register at www.parkrun.co.za

CHURCH SERVICES Methodist Church: Sunday service 09h00. Rev Nuno Vergueiro. 021 872 3580 or 082 662 4509.

NG Kerk: Sondagdienste 09h30. Geen aanddiens. Ds Peet Bester. 021 876 2431. Besoekers welkom. New Apostolic Church: Le Roux Street, Groendal. Sundays 09h00, Wednesdays 19h30. Rector: Charles Leibrandt. Shofar Christian Church: Services: 09h00 English service at 7 Lambrechts Street. 18h00 Afrikaanse diens by Franschhoek Rugbyklub, Groendal. Pastor Richard Wade. 083 225 8529. All welcome!

St George’s Anglican Church: Groot Drakenstein. Sunday Services: Holy Communion and Sunday School 10h00. Rector Fr Joe Humbles. 073 560 3566. Trinity Church: Worship every Sunday at 09h30 at L’Ermitage Chapel, with Holy Communion. Weekday service Thursday at 10h30 at Fleur de Lis. Contact Gavin – 083 799 0726. Uniting Reformed Church: Sunday service 09h30. Dr Shaun Burrows. 021 876 2632. Visitors welcome.

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L’AFRIQUE VERTE LIVING CONSCIOUSLY A secure and gated community with an emphasis on eco-friendly sustainable living. This estate comprises 32 individually customisable homes incorporating a blend of contemporary architecture and sustainable living. Environmental sustainability is central to the design of the estate - from construction methods and materials, to interior considerations and the estate’s facilities. L’Afrique Verte focuses on four key aspects of sustainable living: • Off-Grid Sustainable Living achieved through solar power and battery banks. • Water Wise: High capacity borehole water to cover the entire estate and each homeowner’s landscaping and an eco pool. Rainwater harvest is also optional for each homeowner. • Sustainable Building Techniques: Eco-friendly technology and fittings used for each build and finishing. • Materials are environmentally sustainable with 80% less carbon footprint than traditional build structures. • High Performance: Efficient sound and thermal technology used in all homes with high performance PVC double-glazing on all glass doors and windows. Enjoy the sought after Franschhoek lifestyle – an opportunity to live with a reduced footprint, without compromising your quality of lifestyle.

Come Grow with us! Book a viewing with us and we will arrange for you to meet with our team and show you our unique product offering. Melina Visser Adell Ferreira

C 082 419 9928 E melina.v@harcourts.co.za C 083 964 1155 E adell.f@harcourts.co.za

Winelands

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Property Showcase Franschhoek Winelands

Franschhoek Office: 021 876 2100 / winelandsint@pamgolding.co.za / pamgolding.co.za/franschhoek

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Franschhoek / R3.95 million

Deltacrest / R7.3 million

Bedrooms 2 / Bathrooms 2 / Garages 1 / EXCLUSIVE MANDATE – Charming cottage located in the heart of the village within easy walking distance to popular shops and restaurants. Light and bright with wooden floors and a spacious open plan living/dining room with wood burning fireplace and high ceilings. Relax and unwind in the tranquil setting of the established and private North facing garden of this quintessential Franschhoek cottage.

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 1 / EXCLUSIVE MANDATE – This immaculate and much-loved home is situated in one of the most beautiful secure estates of Franschhoek Valley, offering the ultimate country lifestyle, surrounded by spectacular views of the Simonsberg mountains. This all-round beautiful home offers a separate guest suite, spacious open plan living/dining room, a lovely outside entertainment area with BBQ and a state of the art vegetable garden.

Shelly Schoeman 083 301 8833

Jeanine Allen 082 410 6837 | Doug Gurr 072 610 7208

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Franschhoek / R3.5 million

Franschhoek / R33, 000 per month

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 2 / Parking 4 /EXCLUSIVE MANDATE – An ideal property for those in search of renovation options, this well-appointed cottage offers you a brilliant opportunity to see a property delightfully transformed by your special touch.

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 4 / Garages 2 / Magnificent home in secure Fransche Hoek Estate, with incredible views from every room. Offering 4 bedrooms en-suite, open plan plan living/dining area, with sliding doors to patio and rim flow pool. Entertain with ease in the caesar stone kitchen or work from home in the upstairs study. Long lease. Viewing by appointment only.

Jeanine Allen 082 410 6837 | Doug Gurr 072 610 7208

Brigid Moore 084 665 0119

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Local expertise, national presence and international audience

DELTA CREST

R 12 500 000

EXCLUSIVE FAMILY LIVING ON DELTA CREST On Joint Mandate. Immaculate 4 bedroom family home presents as a traditional thatch on the outside and as a high quality contemporary renovation inside with lots of natural light and generous spaces ideal for family living. Tom Clode 079 955 3114 Terry-Lee George 082 650 9194

FRANSCHHOEK

R12 950 000 PLUS VAT

BARN HOUSE VILLAGE A rare opportunity to own one of only 4 homes in a small bespoke development overlooking the La Cotte Farm vineyards in the heart of the Franschhoek village. Al fresco living and breath-taking mountain views inspire the layout of this home. Three luxurious en-suite bedrooms (one with private access) also showcase the surrounding vistas. Also includes separate self-contained one bedroom apartment. Tom Clode 079 955 3114 | Terry-Lee George 082 650 9194

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R4 250 000

TOWNHOUSE IN SOUGHT AFTER DEVELOPMENT On Sole Mandate. Well appointed 3 bedroom double story home in an exclusive 6 unit townhouse development in Franschhoek Village. Tom Clode 079 955 3114 Terry-Lee George 082 650 9194

FRANSCHHOEK

R17 950 000

IN A CLASS OF ITS OWN FRANSCHE HOEK ESTATE On Joint Mandate. A truly distinctive home, with no expense spared in both the build quality and the finishes, characterised by generous living areas both inside and out with a focus on year-round comfort whether you are fireside, poolside or just relaxing on the deep covered terrace. Tom Clode 079 955 3114 | Terry-Lee George 082 650 9194

Franschhoek Office 23 Huguenot Street, Franschhoek, 7690 +27 (0)21 876 3322 franschhoek@fineandcountry.com

Park Lane Office 119/121 Park Lane, London, W1 +44 (0)207 079 1515 admin@fineandcountry.com

FRANSCHHOEK

R20 000 000

FIVE BEDROOM HOUSE DOMAINE DES ANGES Stunning large five bedroom family home on one of Franschhoek’s premier estates providing country estate living in the heart of Franschhoek. Tom Clode 079 955 3114 Terry-Lee George 082 650 9194

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