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EASTER: NO FATAL ACCIDENTS
Quiet weekend for law enforcers JANINE VAN DER RIET Law enforcers had a relatively quiet Easter weekend with no serious incidents and no fatalities reported in the Overstrand area, despite the thousands of cars coming into Hermanus during the weekend.
PAASHAAS EN SY MAATJIES: Checkers Hermanus het Don derdag 17 April al die kinders van Hermanus PrePrimêr met Paaseiers bederf. Baie dankie aan die Paashaas (Luzuko Matan zima) en Veronica Badenhorst van Checkers, wat hier saam met juffrou Lorna Such se klassie staan. Kinders van verskillende klasse het by die Hermanuspolisiestasie gaan kuier en Paasei ers vir die polisiebeamptes gegee, en ook vir die siek kinders by die Hermanus Provinsiale Hospitaal. FOTO: LORNA SUCH
The Hermanus Police also had a relatively quiet weekend with only a few incidents, while the Hermanus National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) also attended to a few incidents which included trying to save a small dolphin. Rudi Fraser, chief of traffic, said they were well prepared and their operational planning was in place at the start of the Easter weekend. Traffic officers focused on high visibility patrols on all main routes in the Overstrand. Incoming traffic started picking up on the evening of Thursday 17 April – the highest volume of traffic was experienced between 17:00 and 18:00 with 1 140 vehicles per hour coming into Hermanus. On Friday 18 April the highest number of vehicles incoming was between 16:00 and 17:00 with 1 140 vehicles per hour. On Saturday 19 April between 15:00 and 16:00, 2 363 vehicles per hour were incoming and on Sunday 20 April 698 vehicles per hour were counted coming in between 14:00 and 15:00. On Monday 21 April, the highest count for vehicles leaving Hermanus was between 12:00 and 13:00 with 1 360 vehicles per hour outgo-
On Saturday afternoon, two vehicles collided at the Sandbaai intersection on the R43. It is alleged that the driver of the Mazda bakkie (left on the photo), travelling from Hermanus in the direction of Hawston, collided with a Ford KA that was travelling towards Hermanus from Onrus. Au thorities are still investigating the cause of the accident. No serious injuries were reported. PHOTO: CILENE BEKKER ing. All officers focused on high visibility, blue light patrols, public transport and fatigue management in the Overstrand area. Three taxis were impounded for violations of the roadworthiness act and had no transport permits. Speed enforcement was done in the whole of the Overstrand for the duration of the Easter weekend. Fraser is very pleased that no fatal accidents occurred. Only a few fender benders and minor accidents were reported. According to Sergeant Mbongeni Mazuthu of the Hermanus Police, four people were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol during the Easter weekend. “SAPS thanks all the road users who were responsible during the Easter weekend,” says Mazuthu.
On Friday the NSRI crew members were contacted to transport a dolphin that had washed up on shore at Grotto beach, to the SA Shark Conservancy on a sea rescue vehicle. Unfortunately this attempt to save its life was unsuccessful and the dolphin sadly died during transportation. Later on the same day, the NSRI was contacted to assist five people on a rubber-duck, off-shore of Schulphoek, after their boat had sustained motor failure. The NSRI towed the boat to the New Harbour. On Saturday a sea kayak capsized at Harderbaai in Onrus. A helicopter searched for one of the two men after one man safely swam to shore, but the other man was still missing. A while later the second man walked to the scene and said he had managed to swim to the shore.
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24 April, 2014
Wish list for foster home makeover KERRY VAN RENSBURG On 8 May all property agents and staff from Keller Williams Realty branches worldwide will stop what they are doing, roll up their sleeves, and get stuck into a community project. Pat McLoughlin, director and principal at Keller Williams Hermanus, says they have chosen to partner with Hermanus Child Welfare and will give Jubilee Haven, a foster- care home in Hawston, a major revamp. This community project initiative is called RED, which stands for: renew, energise and donate. McLoughlin says: “It’s about ploughing something back into our community.” Rina Louw, manager of Hermanus Child Welfare, says Jubilee Haven is a foster home for children in need of care. She says the Women’s Union from the United Church are involved in the home and support the housemother in her tasks. A social worker does all the legal work and the therapeutic processes. McLoughlin says the home needs to be repainted inside and outside, the flooring needs to be replaced, the wiring and electrical fittings need attention, as does the security situation, and some of the furniture needs to be updated. Although the home was opened by Child
EGG HUNT: Children from Leisure Park in Sandbaai had great fun during the Easter weekend while hunting for Easter eggs in and around the complex. Egg markers were planted in the grass as clues to where the eggs were hidden. Marinus Neethling and his sister Nicole, to gether with a friend Skye du Preez, each filled their baskets with lots of Easter eggs and goodies they had found. PHOTO:
Welfare in May 2011, the place is showing signs of wear and tear. McLoughlin says he wants the children who live in the home to see that a better life is possible. “We want to show them we care and we want to give them a positive environment in which to live.” He says this is a community project and the focus is on Child Welfare. Although 8 May is the key day, their team will get stuck into the refurbishment of the home from Saturday 3 May. The children will be temporarily accommodated elsewhere while the “extreme home makeover” is under way. McLoughlin says they need input and material from individuals and members of the business community. So far, Pierre Henning from Electro-Q has offered to see to the home’s electrical needs. If you can contribute in any way, this is the wish list for the project: Roof paint, interior and exterior paint, paint brushes and supplies, floor tiles, paving, fencing, gates, arm chairs for each bedroom, mirrors, sturdy garden furniture, a washing line, playground equipment, as well as tilers, painters and anyone who wants to be involved in the project. Call Pat McLoughlin on 082 924 8238 or 028 312 3142, or Leana Kriel on 028 3123 142 if you are able to contribute towards this initiative.
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Crime snippets ) Business robbery On Sunday evening 21 April at about 19:30 four men walked into the Mount Pleasant Superette, pretending to be customers. According to the Hermanus Police, the men, who were carrying firearms and a knife, suddenly demanded money. They took around R10 000 in cash and fled the scene on foot. No one was injured in this robbery. No arrests have been made and anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Constable Graig Philander on 028 313 7000. ) Sexual assault A 60-year-old man was arrested for the sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl on Saturday. The man walked into the 14-year-old’s shack in Zwelihle and tried to rape her. She screamed and her mother called the neighbours to help her. The police were called to arrest the suspect. He will appear in court this week. With Child Protection Month coming up in May, Hermanus Police members said they will not tolerate people who abuse children in any way. SAPS urge parents to safeguard their children and break the silence in all kinds of abuse inflicted on their children, even if it is done by family members.
HANDOVER OF HOMES: A ceremo nial hand over of RDP houses took place in Eluxolweni, Pearly Beach on Tuesday 15 April. A total of 183 new houses were built for beneficiaries in this area and a further 28 sites were serviced for people who did not quali fy for houses. After the formalities, which took place in the Eluxolweni Community Hall, Bonginkosi Madikizela (left) Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, officially handed over the housing units to the beneficiaries. Alongside the minister is new home owner Selanga Sabela. PHOTO: NOLUTHANDO ZWENI
PLAY TIME: The children from Siyakha Educare Centre in Zwelihle recently received a dona tion of toys from Oakhurst Girls Primary School in Rondebosch, Cape Town. The donation was facilitated by Joan McKee, who is Siyakha’s financial manager and a former principal of Oakhurst. With the children are Noluthando Kulupele (left) who is the Gr R teacher at Siya kha, and Callinah Mpemba (right), principal of Siyakha. PHOTO: KERRY VAN RENSBURG
NEW COASTAL DEVELOPMENT: The Fla mingo Bay development, within the Mid dlevlei Estate, was officially opened re cently. Only a limited number of erven are on offer at this exclusive develop ment, which is situated inside a 360 hec tare Marine Nature Reserve and within a UNESCO World Heritage Biosphere. It is flanked by the Atlantic Ocean and the Botriver Lagoon and overlooks the Kogel berg mountain range. With the Overstrand Mayor, Nicolette BothaGuthrie (second from right), who officiated at the opening ceremony, is the Seeff marketing team: Lin da Woolnough, Rion van der Merwe and Corlia Smuts.
NATURE MATTERS: The amazing Cape Floral Kingdom Did you know: The Cape Floral Kingdom is about the same size as Malawi or Portugal. It has more than 8 600 species, and over 5 800 of them are endemic. They occur only here in our backyard. On the other hand, the British Isles is 3,5 times the size of the Cape Floral Kingdom but it only has about 1 500 species of which fewer than 20 are endemic. During the ice ages glaciers wiped the surface veg etation clean off these little islands.
RIGHT: Protea cynaroides PHOTO: RON HAZELL
A reader sent in this photo of a mole snake eating a frog in his gar den. According to Wiki pedia the primary food sources of a mole snake are golden moles (hence the name), rodents and other small mammals. For this reason, it is con sidered useful for the natural control of prob lem rodents.
PHOTO: RONNIE HAZELL
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Nuus News
24 April, 2014
Passiespel lok duisende, maar klub se musiek doof spele uit JANINE VAN DER RIET Vrydagaand het die jaarlikse Hermanus-Passiespel vir die 19de agtereenvolgende jaar in die Ou Hawe plaasgevind. Fanus le Roux, regisseur van die Passiespel, sê tussen 3 500 en 4 000 mense het die geleentheid bygewoon en die aand was ’n groot sukses– behalwe vir die laaste halfuur toe Shimmi, ’n klub bokant die Ou Hawe, kliphard musiek gespeel het. “Dit het veroorsaak dat baie mense niks op die verhoog kon hoor nie. Dit is ’n groot skande!” het Le Roux gesê. Besoekers aan Hermanus van KwaZulu-Natal wat Vrydag die Passiespel bygewoon het, was ook baie ontsteld oor die klub se oorverdowende musiek wat die opvoering uit-
gedoof het. “Dis baie jammer dat hierdie besigheid, pleks daarvan om die geleentheid te ondersteun deur vir ’n halfuur die volume af te draai, dit in die wiele gery en vir die honderde toeskouers bederf het,” het Renate Röhrs van KwaZulu-Natal gesê. “’n Dorp wat bekend is as ’n toerismebestemming se mense moet eerder saamwerk as om mekaar so te dwarsboom.” Lucas Steyn, eienaar van Shimmi sê hy vra om verskoning as hy Vrydagaand ongelukkigheid veroorsaak het. “Ons was bewus van die Passiespel en het alle respek vir die toneelopvoering. Ons was regtig nie bewus dat ons musiek so hard was dat dit die klank van die Passsiespel beïnvloed het nie. Dit was beslis nie op-
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setlik nie.” Le Roux sê behalwe vir dié musiekdemper is hy en sy span baie dankbaar vir almal se ondersteuning en lojaliteit elke jaar. “Dankie aan die munisipaliteit se elektrisiteitsafdeling, so ook almal wat gehelp het om die aand ’n sukses te maak.” Hulle was baie opgewonde om oudergewoonte die Ou Hawe in ’n verhoog te omskep, sê Le Roux. Drie dae voor Goeie Vrydag word daar ’n stel gebou om Jerusalem, Betanië en Getsémané so na aan die werklikheid te laat lyk as moontlik. Die kruise waar Jesus – vir die afgelope 18 jaar gespeel deur Reinhardt Singleton – gekruisig word, staan op die hoogste helling met slegs die horison as agtergrond. Nagenoeg 90 spelers is betrokke by die opvoering, wat in die donkerte afspeel met net ’n volglig op die bepaalde plek waar die toneel afspeel. Geelbek, die donkie waarop Jesus sit met die intog in Jerusalem, word vanaf Stanford aangery en “vertolk” sy rol al die afgelope 19 jaar.
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Fanus le Roux ver tolk die rol van Ju das Iscariot, en is ook vir die afgelo pe 10 jaar die regi seur van die toneel stuk wat elke jaar op Goeie Vrydag opgevoer word.
Johnny Slamat (links) is al vir vier jaar deel van die Passiespel. Hy speel die rol van Pe ter, een van die 12 dissipels, en Dennis de Koker wat die afgelope drie jaar by die spe le betrokke is, speel die rol van ’n skrifge leerde. Beide mans is van Stanford.
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Donderdagaand 17 April het die Passie speltoneelspelers ’n Bybelse ete saam om die nagmaaltafel in die Ou Hawe geniet, geklee in Bybelse kleredrag. Daarna het die kleedrepetisie begin om vir oulaas te oefen voor die Passiespel Vrydagaand.
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24 April, 2014
Kansa Relay samel derduisende in om mense te help
Members of the Overstrand Junior Town Council with the mentors, managers and experts who facilitated and provided input during the first leg of their orientation tour last week. PHOTO: RENÉ DU PLOOY
Overstrand junior councillors embark on orientation tour Members of the 2014 Overstrand Junior Town Council (OJTC) embarked on the first leg of their orientation tour of the Overstrand’s facilities and infrastructure on Tuesday 8 April. The tour began at the Waste Transfer Station and Recycling Plant where Johan Van Taak (Overstrand Municipality: manager solid waste management planning) gave a talk on the importance of recycling. In Kleinmond the group was joined by Cllr Lisel Krige and Denzel Arendse (Over-
strand Municipality: administrator in Kleinmond). The group visited the Stony Point Penguin Colony where Rulay Oncker gave a presentation, the Harold Porter Botanical Garden where Neville Green spoke about the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve, and a new housing development in Kleinmond. The last stop was the KidsCan After-school Care Centre, where the children sang a welcome song for the OJTC. Toys collected by Northcliff House College learners were handed over to the KidsCan staff for the
children. The learners were accompanied by manager Unity Mtomile (OJTC manager), Bulelwa Mbane (Overstrand Municipality: assistant area manager), Julia Gugel and Elisa Furman, both interns from Germany, Noluthando Zweni (Overstrand Municipality: communications officer), and René du Plooy (Overstrand Municipality: secretary mayoral office). The second leg of the tour is scheduled for Tuesday 13 May and will cover the Gansbaai area.
Kansa is opreg dankbaar vir almal se bydraes tydens die Relay for Life 2014 wat in Maart plaasgevind het. “Jul meelewing, deelname en finansiële ondersteuning word opreg waardeer,” sê Elnette du Toit van Kansa. “Almal se betrokkenheid het dit vir Kansa moontlik gemaak om R135 780,73 in te samel. Weens die feit dat Kansa nie ’n subsidie van die staat ontvang nie, is deurlopende fondswer- wingaksies soos die Relays baie noodsaaklik,” sê Du Toit. Tydens die afgelope jaar het Kansa 91 pasiënte in die Overstrand bedien, en is 513 mense in die Overstrand bereik deur hul uitreikings en Welweesdae. “Kansa raak betrokke by die hele gesin en begelei hulle om binne hierdie moeilike omstandighede te groei, hulself te bemagtig met inligting en steeds ’n sin en doel uit die lewe te haal. Waar nodig word toerusting en hulpmiddels gratis voorsien soos doeke, linensavers, Nutrimill en toerusting soos rolstoele, eierdopmatrasse, commodes, wigkussings en pruike.” Kansa benut ook geleenthede soos Welweesdae en optredes by skole, werksplekke en verenigings om die publiek in te lig en aan te moedig om ’n gesonde leefstyl te handhaaf om hul risiko vir kanker te verminder. “Jaarliks word PSA-toetse, bors-, servikale- en sonklinieke georganiseer en hierdie jaar kon Kansa 301 persone met hierdie diens bereik,” voeg Du Toit by. Kontak Elnette du Toit voor 2 Mei op 028 316 3678 om betrokke te raak. Om by Relay For Life 2015 asook enige ander projekte betrokke te raak, kontak Maryke Malone by 028 316 3678.
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24 April, 2014
Best plant sale in 20 years KERRY VAN RENSBURG It was a recordbreaking Easter weekend for the Fernkloof Nursery’s annual indigenous plant sale, which ran from 18 to 21 April. Jack Bold, Fernkloof’s nursery manager, says: “We have broken all previous sales records, since the Easter plant sale started more than 20 years ago.” Fernkloof Nature Reserve’s nursery was a hive of activity over the The Fernkloof Easter weekend as residents and visitors took advantage of their Nursery is a non-- annual indigenous plant sale. At work on Sunday afternoon were profit organisation (from left) Thulani Gobjoni, Jane Crawford (BotSoc), Jack Bold which is owned and (nursery manager), Deirdre Richards (BotSoc secretary), Wanga run by the Hermanus Bokolo, Isaac Magwaza and Maya the nurseryman’s dog. Botanical Society PHOTO: KERRY VAN RENSBURG (BotSoc). Deirdré Richards, secretary of BotSoc, employs a nursery manager and two says: “Initially, local plants were propagated permanent staff. “The original aim remains – to encourage by volunteer members and distributed free of charge within the society as a membership local gardeners to appreciate the diversity of beautiful plants growing wild around benefit. “The present nursery has grown from them, and to use these indigenous and waterthose early beginnings. The society now wise plants in their gardens.”
Knowledge transfer at wastetransfer station A group of learners from Hawston and Mount Pleasant Primary schools visited the Hermanus Transfer Station and Walker Bay Recycling last week, as part of a waste and recycling project run by Whale Coast Conservation (WCC). Both these schools are registered on the WCC EcoSchools programme and Johan van Taak from the Overstrand Municipality gave Johan van Taak, Overstrand waste manager, introduced them details of how the munic- learners to the transfer station and told them how the mu ipality treats our refuse. nicipality treats our refuse. PHOTO: ANINA LEE Anina Lee, communicaWCC is leading the learners through their tions manager at WCC, says the learners were taught that all the general waste of Hermanus Grade 6 waste project. They will be involved is transported to the Hermanus Transfer Sta- in practical projects, do a waste survey in tion before being taken to the nearest landfill their communities and, with a drama teacher, create a play about recycling. This play cell at Gansbaai. It costs the municipality, (and therefore will educate other learners about the necessius), about R13 000 a day to take 360 cubic me- ty of recycling, not only to save money, but tres of waste to Gansbaai, well over R3 mil- also to save resources. The project is funded by the Overstrand lion a year, which is why ratepayers pay R140 Municipality. a month for refuse collection. If the residents of Hawston and Mount In addition, it costs between R12 million and R20 million to build each new landfill cell, Pleasant learn from their children about the so we need to put as little waste as possible two bag system (black bag for general refuse, clear bag for recyclables), the amount of recyinto it. The learners were shown over Walker Bay cling in the Overstrand can be increased and Recycling where all the recyclables are sorted the amount of waste can be reduced. Did you know? and baled and sent to factories where the ma. You can take up to one tonne of waste to terial can be reused. Apart from being fascinated by an old rusting car, the learners en- the Hermanus Transfer Station for free. . The Transfer Station will accept hazardjoyed seeing the conveyer belt where recyclers sort paper from glass and the tins from ous household waste such as paint and garplastic. They were also impressed by the den poisons, and E waste such as old computcrusher compacting bales of plastic bottles. ers and cellphones.
SALANDRA MARKET NOW OPEN
We opened a Trading market on 20 April at Salandra – Right hand side of Farm Stall & Coffee Shop on the Grass Area - very visible from the Main RoadR43 - and would like to invite you as a stall holder to participate if interested, in having a stall at this market or know of any other person that would be interested in having a stall at the market if so you could contact me on 072 339 3303 or028 3161860 email: chefrodney01@gmail.com to forward you the documentation. Times for trading would be from 09:00 to 15:00 on Sunday's
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24 April, 2014
EASTER AT IPIC: Easter celebrations were in full swing at the Ipic/Pick n Pay Centre this past long weekend. Doing their bit at Taurus Jewellers were (from left) Neethling, Tawani and Bertus Naudé.
Corine Geyser from the Vet shop cuddles an armful of chickens for Easter.
Yelllow chicks were popping up all over the place at A. Stewart Phar macy this Easter and taking charge of them were (from back left) Riana Buys, Faith Mnyan zeli, Amanda Sym ington and Juanita Shepherd. In front: Marilè Geldenhys, Hannelie Roux and Lindsay Light.
GENIET MARK: Bruce Burgess en Angela Inglis van Kaapstad het vir die langnaweek Hermanus toe gery en ’n draai by Hermanuspietersfon tein se kosenwynmark gemaak. Die mark, soos die ander markte, het Saterdag gewemel van al die mense.
FOTO: JANINE VAN DER RIET
HEMELENAARDE TUINMARKIE: Plaaslike in woners en selferkende ‘markieverslaafdes’ ma en dogter Barbara en Silke Eckard geniet ’n koppie koffie by die tuinmarkie in die Hemel enAarde Village. Voor sit Chloé en William le Roux by Khaya, die Eckhards se hond. Die Le Roux’s woon tans in Lagos, Nigerië en dié twee spruite se ouers het snuisterye by die markie besigtig toe dié foto geneem is.
FOTO’S: JANINE VAN DER RIET
Liana Knutsen (regs) is oortuig die ontbyt wat sy by die tuinmarkie in die HemelenAarde Village bestel het, is van die beste in die dorp. Sy het saam met Elizabeth en Jakkie Swanepoel Saterdagog gend dié markie met al sy lekkernye besoek. Hulle is van Somer setWes, maar het vakansiehuise op Onrus en besoek die Over strand gereeld.
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Algemeen General
24 April, 2014
Buy your Hermanus T-shirt The Hermanus Tourism Bureau is challenging all guest houses, restaurants and coffee shops to join in the celebration of Hermanus. Participants are encouraged to buy a Hermanus T-Shirt for themselves and their staff at R70 each or R100 for two. The Tourism Bureau asks that all participants wear their T-shirts on 2 May to show their love for our coastal town. T-shirts are available in black, red and light blue. The back reads: Here Everyone Recognizes Music Art Nature & Undisturbed Scenery. T-shirts can be bought at the Hermanus Tourism Office. For more info, call 028 312 2629.
Deon Matinka from HPP and Eric Davalala (whale crier) from Hermanus Tourism show ing off the back and front of the Tshirts.
PHOTO: JANINE VAN DER RIET
TROUKLOKKE: Rolanda Jansen (But ler) en Jason Jansen het op 8 Maart getrou. Die seremonie het by die Le wende Waters Gemeente plaasgevind terwyl die onthaal by Houwhoek Inn gehou is. Hulle sien uit na ’n mooi, liefdevolle toekoms saam.
FOTO: LLOYD LOTTERING
SEEFFFAGENT ONDER TOP 10: Seeff het onlangs sy jaarlikse nasionale prysuitdeling gehad, waartydens die maatskappy ook sy 50ste verjaarsdag gevier het. Seeff is trots daarop dat een van sy agente, Irma Herbst, wat op Onrus en Vermont fokus, sewende gekom het onder individuele agente in die WesKaap. Hier is Samuel Seeff saam met Herbst.
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Ex-Hermie achieves great heights A past learner from Hermanus High School is doing her alma mater proud with her exceptional achievements since graduating top of her class in 2002. Sanja Lutzeyer (29) recently met up with Liz Huysamen, who was her grade 5 teacher in 1995. “She always stood out as a learner who was motivated and academically very strong as well as exceptionally talented in sport,” said Huysamen. “She was a learner at Hermanus High from 1998 to 2002.” Lutzeyer said that she was exceptionally grateful for the quality education that she received in Hermanus. She said her years were very memorable and that she felt that Hermanus High encouraged diversity and leadership. She added that the school prepared her very well for her career. “A comment made by Sanja which struck home for me was that she will always be grateful that she was able to spend her formative high school years living with her parents, the two people who have been her mentors and friends throughout life,” said Huysamen. After completing Grade 12 and being the top of her class, she decided that after 12 years of school, it was time for a break.
Sanja took a gap year to travel through Europe and do a four-month intensive Spanish language course at the University of Salamanca in Spain. Sanja says that taking the gap year and learning Spanish was one of the best things she has ever done. Travelling, she said, expanded her view on life and learning a new language provided access to a new culture, new music and a whole new way of seeing the world. Upon her return to South Africa, Sanja did a BA PPE (Politics, Philosophy and Economics) at Stellenbosch University (SU). The combination of the Sanja Lutzeyer three majors taught her to think critically and logically and made her realise that single disciplines provide limited answers to multifaceted world problems. Once she completed her Honours in Economics at SU, she was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to do her doctorate at North Carolina University.
After five years in the US, Sanja graduated with her PhD in Economics in May 2013. While she knew that she was fully committed to returning to South Africa, her love for languages and cultures led her to do a threemonth stint with her best friend in a small French town called Eymet, where she was able to learn French and enjoy their food and wine. Sanja was very aware that she had to find a job in which she could interact with people, work on real-life issues and be surrounded by likeminded people. In December 2013, after a three-month interview process, she received her dream job: a position as a management consultant at McKinsey and Company, where she now works. “Hermanus High is indeed very proud of Sanja’s incredible achievements and our best wishes accompany her for the future,” said Huysamen.
PROUST INTERVIEW Mayor BothaGuthrie’s answers to Proust questions The well-known Proust Questionnaire is a questionnaire about one’s personality – it reveals the tastes and aspirations of the interviewee, in this case the Mayor of the Overstrand Municipality, Nicolette Botha-Guthrie who agreed to be the Hermanus Times’s first candidate to answer these insightful questions. Your favourite virtue Integrity and faith Your favourite qualities in a man Honesty Your favourite qualities in a woman Caring and gentleness Your chief characteristics Passion, motivation and fairness What you appreciate most in your friends Loyalty Your main fault Impatience Your favourite occupation To serve my community Your idea of happiness Being with my family and time to myself Your idea of misery Loneliness If not yourself, who would you be God created me and I honour his creation Where is your favourite place Hermanus and Corfu What is your favourite building
Topkapi Palace, Istanbul Your favourite colour and flower Blue; Strelitzia Your favourite authors Danielle Steel (for fun and relaxation). Max du Preez (Political - A Rumour of Spring) Your favourite poets Elizabeth Barrett Browning and A.G. Visser Your favourite heroines in fiction Clarice Starling, an FBI Agent. (Clarice Starling is a fictional character and the protagonist of the novels The Silence of the Lambs and Hannibal by Thomas Harris)
Your favourite heroes in fiction James Bond Your favourite composers JS Bach and Johann Strauss Your heroes/heroines in real life Nelson Mandela, Helen Zille and Margaret Thatcher Your heroes/heroines in world history General Jannie Smuts and Mother Teresa Your favourite food and drink Dry white wine and prawns Your favourite names Mark, Philip, Memré What is your favourite place to holiday Greece and Istanbul What I dislike most Dishonesty The reform I admire the most Reconciliation The natural talent I’d like to be gifted with Patience How I wish to die Happy and surrounded by family What’s your present state of mind Open and optimistic For what fault do you have most toleration Ignorance Your favourite motto “This too shall pass” – from Persian Sufi Poets.
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Briewe Letters
24 April, 2014
Library’s Easter draw a resounding success KOMMENTAAR Geduld, mense Mens verstaan die nuuskierigheid van moto riste wat hul nekke breek om ‘n ongeluksto neel te wil sien – meeste van ons is skuldig daaraan. Dis menslik om nuuskierig te wees. Wat nie menslik is nie is die ongeduld van sommige motoriste by ‘n ongelukstoneel. Be seerdes word nog op die toneel behandel. Die pad is vol glasstukke en motorolie. Ver keersbeamptes en die polisie moet nog aan kom. Die toneel is nog chaoties en vars. Maar daar is motoriste wat hoet en toet en tussendeur al die chaos deur die toneel vleg. Met ongeduld. Dit is wat die geval was by die botsing Saterdag etensuur by die Sandbaaikruising. Dit was skokkend om te sien. Een wintiemotoris het amper ’n ver keersbeampte raakgery in sy haas om te kom waar hy ook al wou wees. Volgende keer, onthou: Vra jouself af waar jy eerder sou wees op daardie tydstip. Veilig en ongeskonde in jou motor, of opgekrul langs die pad, bebloed en in pyn, met jou hele naweek in sy maai en dalk nog verdere probleme vorentoe. Geduld, mense. Bel jou familie of vriende om te sê jy gaan laat wees. Wees dankbaar dis nie jy wat in ’n ongeluk betrokke is nie. Sê vir jouself There, but for the grace of God, go I.
Choir was a treat! A full house of over 250 fortunate people enjoyed a rare treat on Friday evening, 11 April in the Grobbelaar hall when the Cape Town Male Voice Choir presented a varied and interesting programme singing mostly in fourpart harmony. This choir, together with a Johannesburg choir, represented South Africa in 2012 at the International Wales Choirs of the World in the Royal Festival Hall. Some of the items of this concert were included on Friday. The programme began with some wellknown church music, an arrangement of the 23rd Psalm being one of the highlights. The soloist Victor Kasongo had a magnificent voice. Come Colours Arise was written in 1994 with Tutu’s Rainbow Nation as inspiration and it was stirring stuff! A richly deep-voiced bass singer, Thabile Gxwalintloko, sang a sad and moving traditional southern spiritual; and later in the programme sang Ol’ Man River from Showboat, a rendering which was reminiscent of Al Jolson himself. The pièce de résistance was from Africa South featuring a Highveld storm – the pitter patter of the first rain drops (finger clicking) was soon accompanied by rolling thunder (feet tapping) and increasingly heavy rain, realistically depicted by hand clapping, and then hands-on-thighs clapping. Slowly the thunder softened and the rain reverted first to pitter patter and then eventually dying away. We almost wanted to check if we were wet through! It was a memorable occasion and the Overstrand Hospice are to be congratulated on bringing this talented choir to Hermanus. From the excited buzz afterwards, this choir would be welcomed back any day!
MICHAEL MATHEWS
BALL OF FIRE ON THE ROLL: Hettie Maree from Sandbaai sent in this photo of a sunrise spectacle taken last week. Her poetic caption reads: ”What it touches, it sets on fire with shades of yellow.”
The librarians and Friends of the Hermanus Library (FOHL) recently held an extremely successful Easter lucky draw, in which the prizes were a cake and baskets of Easter eggs. Tickets sold at R5 each. Thanks to the generous support of the public, we raised R2 000 which will be spent on new books, dvds, cds and library material. We are so proud of our library, and the enthusiasm of members enables us to carry on the good work of keeping the shelves stocked with new and requested titles, all of which remain in Hermanus. Thank you so much, everyone.
HETTIE ROUX, CHAIR: FOHL
Lemm’s (sad) corner – a reflection of the pending demise of the heart of Hermanus Should you have seen the plastic banner erected upside down on three gum poles, advertising Lemm’s Corner Craft Market, you may have thought it was April Fool’s Day. But in fact, it was Saturday 22 March, part of the recent Family Day long weekend. And not surprisingly, the town was bustling with visitors. Although at first glance, signage standing on its head could have been seen as maybe a little quirky, the reality of this farcical incident carries a sinister foreboding of the tragic demise of Lemm’s Corner and its once famous craft market. In the 1990s, as Hermanus began to grow, so did its craft market which then went on to become a weekly destination for visitors from Cape Town, surrounding areas as well as international tourists. So much so that, as its popularity spread, the colourful mosaic of this market featured in coffee table books advertising a scenic South Africa. Sadly, long gone are those days, when amidst an ambience of joie de vivre, gazebos were erected on Market Square and both local and out-of-town crafters created a diversity of innovative skills to offer the public. Each Saturday a local band entertained the crowds at the Fisherman’s Cottage restaurant. Today tells a different story. During the week, in good weather, staff from local restaurants and loiterers invariably take up a horizontal siesta on the open ground. When Saturday comes round there is a depressing and sad huddle of a few desperate stall holders who remember with nostalgia the good times when this market was abuzz and packed to capacity with traders and visitors. The reason for the tragic demise of a once lucrative market can be placed solely on the shoulders of the controlling body, namely the executives of the Old Harbour Trust. Apart from various in-house issues, lack of communication as well as a non-proactive attitude from management created conflict and eventually forced the traders to relocate to successful venues such as the Hermanus Country Market and Hermanus-pietersfontein Boeremark. Unfortunately, another result of the dismal deterioration of Lemm’s Corner Market has been the detrimental financial effect on the surrounding retail outlets. The many visitors to the once lucrative craft market resulted in a spill over including the town’s charming speciality retail venues and restaurants in their shopping experience. However, this is certainly not the case today. The current downward marketing trend has been exacerbated by the shift of the CBD to both the Checkers and Woolworths centres situated adjacent to The Marine hotel. And recently, in the same area, yet another development offering commercial space has opened its doors. These factors add up to a realistic equation
that the old town centre is increasingly in a critical situation. As mentioned, the CBD has a mix of speciality shops and certain factors need to urgently be addressed to preserve these small businesses and to encourage more of an old-world charm to the town. Should Hermanus lose these shops it is inevitable that in the future they will be replaced by cheapies, franchise outlets and offices which will only discourage tourism to the town and will impact severely on the economy of Hermanus. Recently, a programme online showed the surreal and dismal images of nine malls in the Midwest of America which have been abandoned due to the downward spiral of the economy. They tell a sinister story of greed and over-development with a lack of insight towards the sensitive and fragile infrastructure of a town. The following steps are suggested as a survival strategy to be put into effect to prevent the same scenario from happening on our own doorstep: 1. The trustees of the Old Harbour need to appoint management that is pro-active and realistic in their approach to the possibility of negotiating the return of crafters to Lemm’s Corner. 2. The municipality which to date has shown little or no interest in the restoration of the old town urgently needs to appoint a team to investigate and formulate ideas to restore this once popular and lucrative tourist destination. 3. A committee of concerned retailers should be formed to address the immediate problems regarding the deterioration of the CBD. This is especially vital as the Sandbaai shopping mall is a reality and will be built sometime in the future. 4. Shop owners in the CBD need to realise that the outdated attitude of trading hours from Monday to mid-day Saturday is no longer viable especially in view of the fact that tourist resorts such as Kalk Bay and Franschhoek trade extensively throughout the weekend. Visitors to Hermanus arriving on Fridays are disappointed to find that most outlets shut down midday Saturday to only re-open
their doors again on Monday morning, by which time the visitors have left. This regressive and unrealistic retail attitude is questioned again and again by visitors to the town. 5. Landlords of buildings in a once vibrant and sought-after CBD need to take cognisance of the retail shift to the new malls, a sure indication that the dynamics of the old town have changed. These landlords are urgently requested to review their exorbitant monthly rentals and hike increases charged at present. Unless this problem is addressed many speciality shops could be under threat. 6. Harbour Road urgently needs to be reconsidered as a one-way route down to the sea to increase the flow of traffic into this area so that it can spread out into the CBD. Currently this section is not only being bypassed but is confusing to visitors. 7. One of the most important factors for the survival of the CBD is to create an attractive and tourist-friendly town as is seen in many European countries. For one thing, the CBD is devoid of colour. Most buildings are painted in neutral white, beige or grey. Many of these buildings are neglected and their drab exteriors remain unattended to. A landscaper recently described one of the lanes in the CBD as a construction site without maintenance. A paint chart could make all the difference. Interleading lanes connecting the town to Marine Drive and others could be painted with seascape/fynbos murals and made more welcoming and user-friendly. Hermanus has a nucleus of talented artists who could enhance the bland and empty canvas of the town with their creativity. Colour creates energy. 8. What about the creation of a park at Lemm’s Corner? What about a beautiful venue of trees and indigenous flower beds under the custodianship of Fernkloof Nature Reserve with a fountain, benches and walkways? Art in the park and similar events could be held on Sundays. 9. As Hermanus constantly grows so is the heavy traffic increasing. Surely it makes sense to have a vision for the town which includes more tree-lined walkways to create pleasant outdoor accessibility to the shops and restaurants. Sadly, Lemm’s Corner today reflects the demise of the heart of Hermanus and these proposed suggestions should be given urgent attention and put into effect as soon as possible. It is important to note that in the 1980s Lemm’s Corner was purchased by means of public money, municipal and government funds and the land was intended to be a venue for the residents of the town and to become a vibrant centre. As it stands today, Lemm’s Corner has become a desolate and deserted area and is of no benefit to Hermanus.
NOEL AND BETH HUNT
Hermanus Times
Briewe Letters
24 April, 2014
) Just want to ask: Where have all the crickets
gone? Since they made it to the front page of the Hermanus Times, they seem to have disappeared! Maybe they didn’t like the exposure? Good show! But really, I am fascinated – they have gone! – R DU P ) Ek kry vanmiddag ’n oproep van ’n dame wat gesien het hoe ’n man in ’n wit Fordbakkie amper my kind van sy motorfiets af ry naby CTM, terwyl hy soos ’n vark deur die karre gevleg het. Ek won der hoe jy sal voel as iemand so ’n oproep aan jou doen? Ek weet wie jy is, volgende oproep sal aan die hoof van verkeer gaan! Daar is al hoe meer skoolkinders wat van motorfietsvervoer ge bruik maak en dis skokkend om te sien hoe min respek motoriste vir die kinders op hul fietse het. – WOEDENDE MA ) Could the 15 % increase in rates be due to the large overdraft brought about by mismanaged overspending by the Overstrand Council? – AUDREY ) Well said Piet Louw, please keep it up! Problems have been exacerbated since councillors were al lowed to draw salaries and not small ones either. – C.P ) We need a mall with movie houses etc to give the moaning and interfering people of Hermanus Eastcliff something to do. They are clearly bored.– WORKING, BUSY RESIDENT ) Ek woon in Chanteclairweg 11 in Onrus en in Berghof is daar ook ’n Chanteclairweg 11, volgens pos en goedereaflewerings. Hoe is dit moontlik? Gaan die munisipaliteit iets doen nadat hulle al jare lank bewus is van die probleem? – CHARLES T ) To the entire staff of a wellknown restaurant: We as customers don’t “owe” you anything. We still want a service, even if we do come every day. Best of all, to bad mouth companies around you to those companies’ clients, shows what type of business you really are. From your ‘no longer group of 10 patrons’.– SHARON
) As ’n laerskool meneer op sy rugbyseuns vloek wonder mens wat se voorbeeld hy stel? Daar is vir seker beter maniere van spanbou, meneer. ) Estelle Oelofse, ek het ook daai stel afgetrap, maar gelukkig het ek die fynskrif gelees en was geregtig om die gimkontrak te kanselleer binne vyf dae. Dit het wel ses maande en ’n oproep na die verbruikersraad geneem voor my geld aan my terugbetaal is. Voorspoed.– LINETTE VERSTER ) In ’n kerkkantoor in Hermanus speel die perso neel net rekenaarspeletjies. Wonder wat sou ge beur het as hulle betaal sou word volgens werks produktiwiteit en nie ’n vaste salaris gekry het nie? ) Accident intersection at Sandbaai traffic lights Saturday refers: There was a vehicle and tow truck in the middle of the intersection. But oh, my word... there was one traffic officer, a number of police officers and two civilians directing traffic, all at the same time. I tried to keep my eye on the traffic officer for instructions, while a police woman standing at the kerb told me to go, but what about the traffic coming from my right who had been told by the traffic officer to proceed? Oh yes, and not forgetting the civilian lady in the centre of the road also indicating that vehicles from the opposite side could proceed. I felt so sorry for the lonesome traffic cop – surely he needed assistants who could actually work in unison with him and the others should have butted out, most especially the lady in the black pants and black spaghetti strap top. Chaos – I can’t believe there wasn’t another acci dent! ) Ja, nog ’n plakkerkamp langs die sinagoge in Hermanus met ’n beskadigde heining en daar word net vuur gemaak. Ek is bekommerd oor hoe ons dorp nie meer skoon is nie.– WILLI ) There is a house in the Lakewood precinct that has three prisontype floodlights shining all night. It is not apparent why such a level of surveillance would be necessary in a secure golf estate, but for neighbours, the glare of the lights spoil our wonderful night skies. The fynbos dwellers too must live in perpetual bright light in the area. Perhaps a motion sensor may be an answer to this glaring problem? I am beginning to see the light. ) I lost my key on Wednesday at the library. Please phone me on 028 316 2902 or 083 518 7278. ) Ek het my sleutel verloor by Checkers. Kontak my asb op 028 316 3111 of 061 427 9023. – MEVROU NOBLE
During this transitional period from summer to winter there is a tug of war between the south/east and north/west winds that will bring cold and rain (about 4 mm) on Friday evening. By Saturday afternoon the sun will be out again but the temperature only reaches 16 °C, followed by a max of 12 °C on Sunday.
Leen asb vir ons die handfiets vir ons resies Beste Tiaan, baie geluk met jou goue medaljes met jou vinnig nuwe fiets. Ons vra dat jy asb die ou rooi fietsie wat die mense van Hermanus vir jou gekoop het vir ons sal leen. Die manne van Hawston wil graag weer in Hermanus rystoelresies ry op 10 Mei en het nie ’n handfiets nie. Een van ons manne het verlede jaar so fantasties gery.
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Jy het twee fietse en ons vra om die ou fietsie te leen asb. Ons oefen nou van hierdie week af. Jy het mos in die koerant gesê dat jy dit sal skenk aan iemand wat dit nodig het. Kan iemand dalk vir Euodia fietswinkel ’n geldjie gee vir nuwe bande as ons die fiets kan gebruik vir die resies. Baie dankie.
HAWSTON FANS
Thanks to all who made Night Shelter event a success On behalf of the Hermanus Night Shelter Association, I wish to express my appreciation to all who assisted in making our first fundraising event the success it was. The hosts and hostesses, who were so committed to filling their tables with guests, were an integral part of the success of the evening. Thank you all those who participated in the evening’s programme: Kevin Abbot (the “Caller’”), the Hermanus Dance Studio, Edian Barnard and David Shreeve, a guest who turned auctioneer.
Last, but most certainly not least, our generous sponsors: Spookfontein, Whalehaven, Hermanuspietersfontein, Bouchard Finlayson, La Vierge and Newton Johnson for donating excellent wines for auctioning. We were also privileged to auction a pair of magnificent earrings donated by Geta Finlayson. This may well become an annual event on the social calendar of our wonderful town.
LINDA DANEEL SECRETARY, HERMANUS NIGHT SHELTER ASSOCIATION
Duisende spinnekoppe woeker aan soutpan-webbe Die uitgebreide webbe wat Chané Payne aan die oewer van die Vermont-soutpan gefotografeer het (HT 14 Apr 2014) word deur duisende spinnekoppe gebou, veral die talle roesrooi langlyf-, langbeenspinnekoppe wat rondloop of in die middel van ’n web sit. Daar is ook ander spinnekopspesies, waterjuffers (damsel flies), en hottentotsgotte (praying mantis). Om hulle almal aan die lewe te hou, vereis ’n goeie voedselbron. Dr. Ansie Dippenaar-Schoeman (Landbou-navorsingsraad) het die roesrooi spinnekoppe ge-
ïdentifiseer as lede van die familie Tetragnathidae, moontlik Tetragnatha sp. (langkaak-waterspinnekop). Hierdie familie het goed ontwikkelde kake (cheliseras) met sterk tande, agt oë en ’n verlengde abdomen. Interessant is dat al die eksemplare wat gefotografeer is, mannetjies is. Die spinnekoppe is predatore en vreet muskiete, muggies en ander spinnekoppe. Wat ’n wonderlike ekologiese sisteem is onse pan nie.
VIC HAMILTON-ATTWELL HERMANUS
Die Tegragnathaspin nekop, in Engels be kend as die long jawed water spider.
Oostewind begin stoot Die bolug wat oor die Overberg-gebied hang, gedra hom goed vir hierdie tyd van die jaar, so tussen die oorgang van somer- na winterreëns. Die wind staan die afgelope paar dae pal op suid/suidoos tussen 19 en 35 km/h. Dit peper ons met ’n 14,5 °C bries. Maar, vir dié wat wonder, so 3 km bokant ons kop is die wind saans maar weer sy ou self die maltrap wat tussen 2 en 3 in die oggend so te kere gaan. Vanoggend is hy weer terug op die grond maar steeds baie sterk op 36 km/h. Die algemene prentjie daar bo is stabiliteit want die Atlantiese hoogdruk is duidelik nog in beheer van die algemene weerpatroon. Dit is ’n klomp koue wat uit die suide gekom het en weer by Gough weggedruk word, maar in die proses was daar sommer baie goeie konveksie wat met al die warm weer in die laaste tyd ook baie vog uit die see opgeneem het. Die meeste van die water sal oor die Suid-Kaap terug val, maar dit lyk of die Overstrand die verwagte driedagreën vrygespring het. Langfaan sê watwo! Ons moet onthou die Overstrand is op die grens tussen die somer en winter reënvaltyd (én gebied) en as die isobaar van die Atlantiese hoogdruk nader aan Mosselbaai indraai land toe, kan enige iets voor die naweek gebeur. Die glas is aan die styg en dit lyk of die ooste-
wind ook bietjie sterker begin stoot. Dit is net vir vanmiddag, want vanaand druk die suidewind weer in. Lesers wat dan wakker is moet dit sien as ’n oorskakeling, want die noordwes steek na middernag sterk op met vog wat hy die hele pad vanaf die noordweskus bring. Teen Vrydagaand sak ’n reëntjie van agtuur tot Saterdagoggend uit met ’n goeie 4 mm. Saterdagmiddag is die son spesiaal vir ’n bietjie pret agter die wolke uit, maar ons sal voel hoe die luggie weer 16 °C word. Sondag word dit ’n toutrekkery tussen die oostewind en die westewind, maar mense moet maar warm aantrek. Dit gaan 12 °C daar op die kerkbanke en in die koffiewinkels word. Die koue weer bly aan en af irriterend tot Maandag se namiddag wanneer die son weer warm deurbreek en 20 °C verskaf. Maar hier kom oom Langfaan se voorspelling in: Die tweede front is in die noordweste op die horison en dit kan nie anders nie; dit reën so 3 mm tot daai volgende Woensdag toe.
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Hermanus Times
Briewe Letters
24 April, 2014
Statistics reveal shocking levels of pollution. Where is the estuary management plan? While discussing the Hermanus Lagoon recently, a remark was made, that in 25 years’ time the estuary will be a large vlei, with the Klein River meandering through it, choked with reeds, algae, and foul smells. We may come to regret the day we laughed and dismissed this sad ironic joke, because we did nothing to stem the tide of the estuary’s decay, now being supercharged by sewage effluent and nitrate/phosphate run off, due to archaic and outdated planning, building and farming practices. Studies have shown that there are approximately 255 functional estuaries in South Africa; the Klein River estuary is known to be the 5th most ecologically important. On 23 November 2007 a report was published by Dr Victor Hamilton-Attwell titled: Sewage Pollution in the Klein River – from the bridge (R43) on the Klein River at Stanford up to Scout Camp (Hermanus). A summary reads: “The most important source of pollution are the septic systems along the shore. All indications are that human impact and especially sewage management, must be targeted as the biggest pollution source. Along the estuary it has been ascertained that conservancy tanks are seldom pumped and that grey water is dumped in soak-aways and at some stands, all sewage is dumped directly into a soak-away.” In January I managed to obtain, with great difficulty, and only through the Access to Information Act, the municipal water sampling records for the estuary, Grotto beach and the Klein River. These records were previously published on the Overstrand Estuaries website until March 2013. The site was discontinued and no results have been published since then. We wonder why? In December 2013 the municipality sampled the estuary, in its customary bi-monthly water sampling program, in order to determine the level of intestinal enterococci, one of the bacterial indicator organisms used to determine faecal pollution.
The following figures were recorded at the sample points in the Klein River estuary: Scout Camp: 1 940 cfu/per 100 ml Prawn Flats: 3 100 cfu/per 100 ml Hermanus Yacht Club: 5 200 cfu/per 100 ml Stanford (Kings Street) 1 100 cfu/per 100 ml The last flood (1:50 year) occurred on 16 November 2013. These water sample readings were taken on 12 and 19 December 2013, a significant lapse of time between the flood and sampling, indicating how the flood conditions affect the pollution levels. The SA Water Guideline for Recreational Water (2009) states a level in excess of 185 cfu/ per 100 ml as poor (unacceptable) with a gastro-intestinal (GI) health risk index of 8.5%. The above water samples average well over 1 000 % higher risk factor compared to the official health hazard levels, and in the case of the Hermanus Yacht Club, an unbelievable 2 500 % higher on those specific days. The Blue Flag registered Grotto beach had a reading of 1 733 cfu/per 100 ml on 28 November, and in the storm water stream alongside Dutchies on 23 January an unbelievable 2 419cfu/per 100 ml was recorded flowing onto Grotto beach, confirming the theses that some have expressed that sewage contamination will threaten the Blue Flag status of Grotto beach. It is understood that the flood conditions affected not only the flooding of septic tanks, but runoff from the land and increasing underground biofilm seepage (originally formed by leaking septic tanks) all contributing to the exceptionally high readings. Between 2010 and 2012 (three years after the Hamilton-Attwell report was published) an audit was conducted amongst a group of property owners on the Klein River Estuary (Hermanus Lagoon). Of those participating it was found that 80% of the tanks inspected were found to be faulty and beyond repair in many instances, furthermore many of these tanks and their soak-aways were found a few meters from the high water levels and a large number
below these levels. Regardless of the efforts to renovate the septic tanks, sewage pollution continues to rise and any discussion of the owners converting to conservancy tanks was avoided. Estuary water levels are defined as levels above mean sea level (msl) and it is said that the estuary should breach naturally at 3 m above msl, furthermore that the official set back line for properties should be 5m above msl (or in the case of the Coastal Protection Zone 100 m, to be managed, regulated and restricted). In your dreams, none of this occurs, nor has it ever been implemented! Of further interest, the high water mark is now pegged at 2.6 msl, thanks to the expedient lobbying of home owners who have built too close to the high water level and suffer inundation whenever the estuary rises to the level it should and could rise. There are over 100 houses built below the 5m msl and the 1:50 year flood line on the river. Stanford alone has 65 properties found below the 50 year flood line and it may well be asked if the developers and town planners who passed this very irregular, ill conceived development (on zoned agricultural land) will now pay for the water-born sewage installations that are presently being installed. Another of the many costly lessons of town planning gone wrong, for both the tax payers and the environment. Where will the leadership be found to put into place an estuary management plan (20 years on the drawing boards) that has regulatory clout and consequence that will effectively manage, intervene and rehabilitate the estuary (and river catchment) ecosystems?
JOHN WILLIAMS
Liezl Bezuidenhout, Senior Manager: Environmental Services, responds: One cannot deny that the Klein River estuary has environmental problems which are partly caused by riparian developments that took place in the early days when people were not as knowledgeable about environmental im-
pacts as they are today. One of these problems is indeed faecal pollution, as indicated by the high readings for intestinal enterococci. It is important, however, to remember that both intestinal enterococci and E. coli occur in the faecies of all warm-blooded animals, which means that the high readings in the estuary cannot be attributed purely to human waste, although the latter is part of the problem. Estuaries, especially when they are closed off from the sea, are the collection points for everything that flows from the catchment, including the runoff from farms and towns (e.g. storm water pipes). Water resources in the Overstrand are managed by the Breede-Overberg Catchment Management Agency (BOCMA) based in Worcester. They are also responsible for water quality monitoring in order to establish compliance with the National Water Act 36 of 1998. The water quality samples that are collected twice a month by the Overstrand Municipality (OM) is a BOCMA funded project, and the municipality’s role is purely to collect the samples for BOCMA. Environmental health is not a function of the OM, but of the Overberg District Municipality (ODM) which has offices in Hermanus and Kleinmond. The water quality results have previously been made available on the Overstrand Estuaries website (a private website), but the municipality has not been allowed to use it since the middle of last year. Efforts to start our own estuaries website have failed due to financial constraints, but BOCMA is presently looking into the possibility of placing the results on their own website (www.bocma.co.za). We find it hard to believe that the person who wrote the letter had to resort to the Access to Information Act to obtain the water quality results. They have been available at BOCMA and at the Environmental Management Section (EMS) of the municipality since August 2013 when BOCMA started a new bi-monthly programme (the previous one was every three weeks). Letter and response shortened – Ed.
Hermanus Times
Algemeen General
24 April, 2014
OUMA- EN OUPADAG: Die gr. 5leer ders van Laerskool Hermanus het Donder dag ’n Oupa en Ou madag vir die bejaar des van Huis Lettie Theron by die skool saal gehou. Elke leer der het ekstra werkies tuis gedoen om sak geld te verdien waar mee die skool gesken kies vir al die oupas en oumas gekoop het. Die leerders het gesing, gedigte opgesê en bal letdanse uitgevoer. Die gr. 5meisies van Mari na Skool van Dans het ook ’n pragtige ballet uitvoering gelewer.
PAASFEES PRET: Graad een leerders van Curro Hermanus is Donderdag deur Hermanus Toyota bederf met paaseiers. Die kinders moes oral op die terrein na die paaseiers wat weggesteek is, gaan soek.
FOTO’S: JANINE VAN DER RIET
Die gr. 5leerders het vir tannie Netta Pieterse “Veels geluk, liewe maatjie” gesing. Sy het Sa terdag 82 jaar oud geword.
PAASPAKKIES: Die kleintjies van Duifies en Kuifies skool in Mount Pleasant was baie opgewonde toe hulle Donderdag pakkies vir Paasfees ontvang het. Twee ma’s, Kaylin May en Megan Benade, het deur die nag gebak en brou om die 52 kinderharte bly te maak.
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Willa Gerber (middel) is as die oudste “oupa” van die dag gekroon. Hy het vanjaar 94 jaar oud geword. Juffrou Louisa Smit het hom ampte lik gekroon met ’n spesiale serp.
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Hermanus Times
Algemeen General
24 April, 2014
Eat your way to better health In his latest book Good Medicine, acclaimed nutritional expert Patrick Holford says it is not a lack of drugs but rather the lack of good nutrition that causes chronic diseases. “Your pain, cancer, indigestion, anxiety, insomnia, asthma, eczema, angina, sinus problems, high blood pressure or whatever else it is you suffer from, is not caused by a lack of drugs but rather the food and lifestyle choices you have made in the past,” says Holford. He claims that the majority of health conditions can be attributed to “too much of the bad stuff and not enough of the good”.
“We are literally digging our own graves with a knife and fork. The cause of the big five diseases – cancer, heart disease, diabetes, obesity and Alzheimer’s – is down to the food we eat, what we drink, smoking, stress and a lack of exercise.” Holford examines why we get sick in the first place and explains the root causes and how and why the natural approach makes sense. He suggests which foods and extra nutrients are the most beneficial in this comprehensive resource of what really works for the most common health problems.
‘Cartoonist’ Cora kuier by Hermanus Leeskring Regs agter Cora is die sketse van Johnny Cash. Die skets links van haar, van vyf kin ders, is geïnspireer deur ’n koerantberig oor Joodse kindertjies in die konsentrasie kampe. Die titel is “Ons het Auschwitz Birkenau oorleef”. Co ra se pa as vyfjarige is die middelste kind in die kunswerk. “Hy was nie in die kon sentrasiekampe nie, maar ek wou hom in die sketse inwerk saam met al die an der sad gesigte. Sy ma is oorlede toe hy vyf was en die foto van hom is toe ge neem.” CILENE BEKKER Cora Coetzee het bekendheid verwerf as illustreerder, of eerder cartoonist, soos sy na haarself verwys.
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Sy het meer as 150 boeke geïllustreer (vir skrywers soos Elsa Joubert, Audrey Blignaut en Philip de Vos) maar deesdae skets sy op die ingewing van die oomblik en wy haarself toe aan “groter” kuns. Cora was die gasspreker by die Hermanus Leeskring se samekoms Dinsdagoggend. Om haar in die sitkamer vandieSandbaaiCountryCottageisvanhaarnuwer“groter” werke uitgestal, meestal houtskoolsketse. Johnny Cash is duidelik herkenbaar op een. “Ds. James Grey van die United Church het eendag verwys na ’n liedjie van Cash op YouTube. Ek het dit oor en oor gekyk. En vandaar het die inspirasie gekom om hom te skets, met sy gesig effe vertrek ná sy beroerte.” Ander kere is dit ’n foto in ’n koerant wat inspireer of bloot net die prag van die Overstrand. “Dit word al hoe meer opwindend. Ek werk nou vry. Ek vat ’n stuk wit papier en dinge gebeur. Soms werk dit, ander kere is dit ’n flop en dan begin ek weer.” Cora is ’n gebore en getoë Stellenbosser en was een van die eerste kunsstudente by Maties. Sy vertel hoe dissipline haar gevorm het. “Daar is nie kreatiwiteit sonder dissipline nie.” Of dit nou was om ’n skulp 900 keer oor te teken om die vorm en groewe 100% reg te kry, of die halfuur van oefeninge voor hul kunsklas op Maties begin het. Die verwysing na hierdie soort dissipline vat ’n draai na kinders en inkleurboeke. “Is dit reg of verkeerd om ’n kind te dwing om binne die lyne van die prentjie in te kleur?” word sy gevra. Cora, self ouma, se raad is: “Gee die kind ’n opsie. Hou in een hand ’n inkleurboek en in die ander ’n stuk wit papier en vra die kind watter een verkies hy.”
Cora is nog steeds mal oor cartoons doen, maar net per geleentheid. Hierdie “Veels geluk, liewe maatjie, omdat jy verjaar”skets het sy vir vriendin Linda Zaai man gedoen. FOTO’S: CILENE BEKKER Cora het sewe jaar gelede na die Overstrand verhuis en sê Hermanus is ’n salf vir haar. “Ek kan maak nes ek wil. Ek teken die see, berge, wolke. Die mense sê mos Hermanus is die voorportaal van die hemel.’’
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SATURDAY 26 APRIL ) Hermanus Country Market from 09:00 – 13:00 at the cricket grounds. ) Hermanuspietersfontein se kos en wynmark van 09:00 – 13:00. ) Market in the Garden from 09:00 – 14:00 at HemelenAarde Village. ) Emile Minnie stel sy nuwe CD bekend by Sprok kelster Teater in Onrus om 20:00. Kaartjies kan bespreek word by Louise: 0 082 896 5106/ 028 316 4567. MONDAY 28 APRIL ) Hermanus Hacking Group meets from 07:00 to 11:00 at Lagoon Edge. Call André van den
Berg: 0 072 191 3516. ) The U3A presents French Rural Art – Posters as a form of Art, by Klaus Dembeck in the Catholic Church hall at 10:00. Call Barbara Pretorius: 0 028 312 1438. ) AfriForum hou hul ledevergadering by die mu nisipale auditorium om 18:30. ) Fiksheidsklasse by die De Wetsaal: Maandae 08:00 – 09:30; Woensdae 15:00 – 17:00 en Donderdae 08:00 – 09:30. Belangstellendes kan Alida Liebenberg bel: 0 028 316 3994 of 082 783 5160. ) Duplicate bridge at 13:00 at Fernkloof. Call: 0 028 314 0662 or 072 230 9179. ) Zumbadans, De Wetsaal, Maandae en Woensdae 17:30 – 18:30. Bel Emilia Knight: 0 028 316 1491. ) Linedancing, De Wetsaal, 18:30 – 19:30. Call Maryanne Calitz: 0 073 469 9132. ) Hermanus Pro Musica Choir practises in the Grobbelaar Hall from 18:00 – 20:00. ) Touching Hearts meets at 18:45 in Onrus. Call Martin: 0 082 438 6008. TUESDAY 29 APRIL ) Hermanus Hacking Group meets from 07:00 to 10:00 at Lagoon Edge. Call André van den Berg: 0 072 191 3516. ) A talk on Local Restaurants and Cooking will be presented at the U3A meeting at the Catholic Church hall at 10:00. Call Letitia Snyman: 0 028 316 5170.
WILLIE BOTHA SCULPTURE GALLERY: The Willie Botha Sculpture gallery opened its doors in June 2013 at 171 Main Road, Hermanus. The gallery forms a part of the Hermanus Art Amble. This follows the in ternational trend to have concentrated are as in cities and towns dedicated to the vis ual arts where art lovers can casually stroll from gallery to gallery. People also like to see the artists in action or at least meet the artists whose work they are buying. That is why Willie Botha decided to use part of his gallery to work on smaller pieces where the public can learn more about sculpting as well as the bronze casting process. You can visit the gallery to view their fantastic collection of works by old master painters such as Jan Dingemans, Frans Claerhout, Piet van Heerden, Hennie Niemann, G.W. Pilkington, Chris Tugwell, Alfred Krentz, Di no Paravano, Trechikoff, Gregoire Boonza ier and Majory Wallace among others with works of Pieter Vermaak and Angela Keys.
LEMBU GALLERY: Lembu Gallery is the home studio of artist Ed Bredenkamp, best known for his dramatic and vivid red ele phant paintings and other wildlife studies. During FynArts, Lembu will stage an exhibi tion entitled ‘Portrayals’ which will feature the work of both Ed and Elsie Macdonald, the Knysnabased surrealist artist, a few of whose beautiful and whimsical paintings are currently on show in the gallery. Lembu has also just unveiled a new collection of hand crafted, handpainted glassware from talen ted glass artists Ronel Basson and Janette Anderson. Each piece of glass is individually hand painted before being fused and slum ped in a high temperature kiln. It’s a slow and meticulous process and each item is uni que. A new range of jewellery has also re cently been released featuring fiery red co rals and dazzling black and green agates.
Francois Grobbelaar francois@walkerbayartgallery.co.za / www.walkerbayartgallery.co.za TEL/FAX: 028 312 2928 CELL: 082 719 0907 167 Main Road, Hermanus, 7200
THURSDAY 1 MAY ) Join the Hermanus Bird Club on a birding jaunt to Hawston View and Van der Stel’s Pass. Meet at Onrus Trading Post at 08:00. Visitors welcome. Call Craig: 0 083 227 9003. EVENTS ) Join the Hermanus Ladies Luncheon Club on Fri day 9 May at 12:00 for 12:30 at The Class Room restaurant. Booking essential. Call Erna: 0 028 316 2866 or 082 932 6276.
WALKER BAY ART GALLERY: The coup[e Francois and Christine Grob belaar, who run Walker Bay Art Gallery, have brought a won derful variety of artistic media to the public, in cluding pain tings, sculptu res, ceramics and glassware. Since its incepti on in 2007 the gallery has housed one of the country’s finest collections of South Afri can art pieces in a beautifully restored his torical building in Main Road. The gallery’s Courtyard Café also offers refreshments. On Saturday 3 May, all art lovers and col lectors are invited to the opening of the Aviva Maree exhibition at 18:30 for 19:00. Helénè Truter will be the guest speaker.
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WEDNESDAY 30 APRIL ) Hermanus Hacking Group meets from 07:00 to 10:00 at Lagoon Edge. Call André van den Berg: 0 072 191 3516. ) Trimgimklasse vir seniors weekliks deur Mathilda Roos by die Onrusrivierdienssentrum van 10:00 –11:00. R30 per dienssentrumlid, R45 vir nielede. ) WeighLess group meets at the De Wet Hall in Onrus at 08:30. Call Annette Meiring: 0 082 560 2836. ) Recycle Swop Shop AGM, Grobbelaar Hall, 17:30. ) Die Christelike Afhanklikheidsbeweging kom byeen van 18:00 – 19:00 by die Grobbelaarsaal. Bel Nick Kruger: 0 074 890 2250. ) Egskeidingsondersteuningsgroep elke tweede en vierde Woensdag om 18:00 in die gebeds kamer by die NG gemeente Onrusrivier. Bel Erika Oosthuysen: 0 072 322 0998.
JENNY JACKSON’S GALLERY 19: Jenny Jackson was a “late bloomer” who only star ted painting when she was in her sixties. Her first solo exhibition was hosted at the Rossouw Modern in 2012 and her gallery attached to her home/studio in High Street opened in De cember last year. This restored fisherman’s cot tage is filled with light and reflects Jenny’s boundless energy and delight in her work. Her unique technique of using a palette knife to apply thick strokes of paint to canvass re minds one of weathered walls with peeling paint. The paintings, ranging from still lives to portraits, are rounded off with finer touches of charcoal.
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ABALONE GALLERY: Abalone Gallery is showcasing the exhibition ‘Reflections’ with work by four prominent female artists: Alta Botha, Lien Botha, Pippa Skotnes and Lynette ten Krooden. Alta is exhibiting her ‘Universe’ series, which she completed before she started her studies for the MFA degree at the Michaelis School of Fine Art in Cape Town, which she has just obtained with distinction. ‘Odd Objects’ (2008) – her solo exhibition – was highly appreciated by art collectors and friends of the Abalone Gallery. Lien Botha, whose work is an integral part at Abalone Gallery exhi bitions, is showing some of her narrative photography, the ‘Amendment’ series. Pic tured is Amendment 3: The case of going Dutch in the desert. Her solo exhibition ‘An thology’ was hosted by Abalone Gallery in 2009. Her tenth solo exhibition ‘Yonder’ is presently on view at the Barnard Gallery in Cape Town. The critic and author Amanda Botha referred to it as “‘n hoogtepunt in Lien Botha se reeds bewese kunstenaarskap”. Numbered and signed limited edition cata logues are available at Abalone Gallery. Pip pa Skotnes, daughter of late icon in the arts, Cecil Skotnes, and professor at the Michaelis School of Fine Art in Cape Town, is repre sented with two very special etchings from the 1980s, which are collector’s pieces. Or trud Mulder has shown many series of Sko tnes’s works at museums and institutions overseas before she relocated to Hermanus. Lynette ten Krooden, a Pretoriabased artist, has some of her smaller works on show, re flecting her research on the old trade routes from Petra in Jordan to Kimberley. Her most recent solo exhibition, ‘African Mysteries’ in September last year, was accompanied by a presentation of her career as artist and re searcher over thirty years.
FRIDAY 25 APRIL ) Hermanus Hacking group meets from 06:30 – 08:45 above the sports field near Old Boys Club. All volunteers are welcome. Call Charlyn Vosloo: 0 082 558 8731. ) Geniet tee/koffie en tuisgebak by die biblioteek se Bhuki Kafee 09:00 – 11.30. Elke besoek help om ’n boek te koop. ) Die Kolwyntjie Teetuin by Onruskerk: 09:30 – 11:30. Heerlike tuisgebak, terte en koeke met tee of koffie ingesluit vir net R20. ) Kunsklasse by die De Wetsaal in Onrus van 09:00 – 12:00. Bel Estelle Valkenburg: 0 028 316 3522. ) Brug by die De Wetsaal van 13:00 – 17:00. Kontak Jaye Howse: 0 028 312 1553.
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THURSDAY 24 APRIL ) Join the Hermanus Hacking Group from 07:00 to 11:00 at Lagoon Edge. Call André van den Berg: 0 072 191 3516. ) Die borduurgroep vergader by die De Wetsaal elke Donderdag van 09:00 – 13:00. Kontak Anna le Roux: 0 028 316 1612. ) The Probus Club meets every second Thursday of the month at The Class Room restaurant in Hem elenAarde Village at 12:15. Contact Lyle: 0 028 314 1390 or 073 778 2777. ) Yoga classes every Tuesday and Thursday at 17:30 at the De Wet Hall in Roos Street, Onrus. Call Henriette Vlugter: 0 082 738 7809. ) Hermanus Rotary Club meets at 18:30 at Mollergren Retirement Village. All are welcome. Call Frank Matthee: 0 082 870 1187. ) Sandbaai Belastingbetalersvereniging hou hul algemene jaarvergadering in die Sandbaaisaal om 18:00. Alle belangstellendes is welkom. Bel Chris Theron: 0 028 316 3812.
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DONATION OF WHEELCHAIRS: The Rotary Club of Hermanus donated wheelchairs, sup plied by the Wheelchair Foundation (UK) to Sofca and Huis Lettie Theron. From left back: Amelia Matinka, Patricia Tobias, Alison Sawule, Margaret Dreyer, Frank Matthee (Rotary Club president), Henriette Maartens (matron), Colin Woodhatch (manager), Rungano Mawun da. In their new wheelchairs are Merle Gibson, Bennie Segal and Truitjie Damon.
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(ESC), six-speed manual transmission, and rear disc brakes. The new Ford Fiesta ST’s Everyday practicality is untrophy case is filling up derlined by fuel efficiency of fast. 5,9 F/100 km* and 138 g/km CO2* – a 20 percent emissions Ford’s fastest and most dyreduction compared with the namic small production car first generation Fiesta ST, has earned 22 awards from though it produces almost 20 Europe and around the world percent more power than the since going on sale last year, first generation’s 2.0-litre enmaking it the most-awarded gine. performance subcompact “The new Fiesta ST delivers Ford has ever made. remarkable levels of performNamed BBC TopGear Magance, design and quality to ofazine Car of the Year, U.K., fer an unsurpassed driving and Echappement magazine experience,” said Juergen Sports Car of the Year, Gagstatter, chief programme France, the Fiesta ST also was engineer, Fiesta ST. “Ford’s recently named a 2014 AutoEuropean customers are conmobile Magazine All-Star in noisseurs of the hot hatchthe U.S. back and the new Fiesta ST “The development of the Fispeaks directly to that passion esta ST was a global effort and for performance driving.” the intention from the outset The full list of awards the Fiwas to deliver a world-beater In South Africa the compact performance hatch has also been showered with esta ST has won since launch that would spread the mes- praise, taking home top honours in Car Magazine’s Top 12 awards this past is: sage of Ford’s dynamic hand- January. PHOTO: QUICKPIC •BBC TopGear Magazine ling and performance far and wide,” said Glen Goold, Fiesta global chief pro- Southern Africa. “Its EcoBoost engine com- (U.K.), Car of the Year •Echappement (France), Sports Car of the gramme engineer, Ford of Europe. “These are bines the best of both worlds, offering excellent qualities that run through our veins, and it’s economy as well as the power and torque buy- Year •Car (Spain), Top 11 Sports Cars great to see that recognised with awards from ers want in a sporty model. It’s also got an excel•Car (South Africa), Best Hot Hatch all around the world. We make cars with the lent chassis from Ford’s performance experts •Auto Express (U.K.), Best Hot Hatch aim of making our customers smile; there’s no in Europe.” •Scottish Car of the Year (U.K.), Best Hot The Fiesta ST employs a precision-tuned and better feeling than achieving that.” In South Africa the compact performance driver-focused powertrain and chassis to deliv- Hatch •The Sunday Times (U.K), No. 1 Hot Hatch hatch has also been showered with praise, tak- er the ultimate Fiesta driving experience. De•Autocar (U.K.), Best Value Driver’s Car ing home top honours in Car Magazine’s Top veloped by Ford’s Team RS, the European arm •Automobile Magazine (U.S.), 2014 All-Star 12 awards this past January. In its selection of of Ford’s Global Performance Vehicle group, it •Car and Driver (U.S.), 10 Best the 12 best cars in specific categories, the staff is equipped with a 1.6-litre EcoBoost petrol en•Gear Patrol (U.S.), GP100 Top Gear of Car Magazine named the Fiesta ST the Best gine to achieve 0-100 km/h in 6.9 seconds and •Popular Mechanics (U.S.), 2014 Automotive Hot Hatch for 2014. The ST also scooped the offers 134 kW and 240 Nm of torque. Top speed Excellence Award for Handling awards for Hot Hatch of the year 2014 and most is 220 km/h. •Esquire (U.S.), Small Car of the Year Team RS tuned the powertrain, suspension, enjoyable, car of 2013 from Top Gear SA maga•Culture Map – Houston (U.S.), Hot Compact zine. RPM also recently named it Hot Hatch of steering and brakes for optimised driving dynamics; and introduced features only previous- of the Year the year. •Autobytel (U.S.), 2014 Compact Car of the “Fiesta ST has been well received by both the ly found in larger performance cars – including media and enthusiasts,” says Gavin Golightly, enhanced Torque Vectoring Control (eTVC) Year •MotorWeek (U.S.), Drivers’ Choice Award marketing manager, Ford Motor Company and three-mode Electronic Stability Control
for Best Subcompact Car •Hagerty (U.S.), 2014 Hagerty Hot List •About.com (U.S.), Best New Cars of 2014 •National Business Review (U.S.), Sports Car of the Year 2013 •UK Car of the Year (U.K.), Best Performance Car •kbb.com (U.S.), 10 Coolest New Cars Under $25,000 of 2014 •TopGear Magazine (China), Best Performance Car in 2013 •TopGear Magazine (South Africa), Most Enjoyable Car 2013 and Best Hot Hatch 2014 •China Auto Pictorial (China), Performance Car of the Year •RPM South Africa, Best Hot Hatch 2014 The Ford team that worked on the Fiesta ST, and Team RS vehicle dynamics lead David Put also last year won awards for Dynamics Team of the Year and Dynamicist of the Year, at the Vehicle Dynamics International Awards.
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Suzuki se nuwe Swift bied nou nog meer waarde CHRIS DE WIT Met die herbekendstelling en aanslag van Suzuki op die SuidAfrikaanse motormark in 2008, het Suzuki se Swift-model aan die voorpunt hiervan gestaan. Met die aankoms van die eerste nuwe modelle hier te lande kon die maatskappy alreeds spog met 63 Motor van die Jaar-toekennings in 19 lande wêreldwyd, onder andere in lande soos Indië, Ysland, Australië, Ierland, Uruguay en Japan. In die Junior Wêreld Rally Kampioenskappe het die Swift gewoonlik ook onder die eerstes klaargemaak en in 2007 is die wêreldtitel in hierdie resiesklas verower. Geen wonder dus dat Suzuki as’t ware die Swift beskou het as sy troefkaart om ’n kleim af te steek in die pryssensitiewe kompakte motorsektor, wat besig was om vinnig binne die passasiersmotormark te groei. Met sy sportiewe en gesofistikeerde voorkoms vir ’n luikrugmotor was dit dan ook geen verrassing nie dat die Swift ’n uiters gewilde mededinger in sy klas geword het. Binne die eerste maand van verkope het hierdie gewilde nuwe model ’n indrukwekkende 132 eenhede verkoop, wat sy eerste jaar met ’n ses maande sluitingstotaal van 1 281 eenhede afgesluit het. Ten spyte van stram ekonomiese omstandighede en ’n moeilike tydperk vir die motormark, het die Swift steeds ’n styging in aanvraag ervaar. Suzuki se gewilde Swift-luikrugmotor, wat in 2011 bekendgestel is,
Wat die buitevoorkoms van die 2014 Swift betref is die splinternuwe sierrooster en die herontwerpte voorste buffer miskien die opvallendste. FOTO: QUICKPIC het pas ’n aantal verbeteringe vir die 2014-modeljaar ondergaan. Die meerderheid veranderinge is op ’n varser voorkoms gerig, maar die lys standaardtoerusting is ook aangepas, wat meebring dat die Swift GL en die GLS, wat ook die toetsmotor was, nou nog selfs meer waarde vir geld bied. In die knellende greep van voortdurende verhogings in brandstofpryse is die uiters ekonomiese brandstofverbruik van die Swift werklik ’n koel briesie vir motoriste In die binneruim toon die Swift ’n deftiger, moderner en meer gesofistikeerde voorkoms met Bluetoothkoppeling wat een van die GLS se standaardkenmerke is. Hierdie gevorderde tegnologie bied aan die insittendes nie net alleen koppelinge van selfone en draadlose met die mo-
tor se klankstelsel nie, maar kan musiek vanaf slimfone en Bluetoothtoegeruste toestelle ook deur die klankstelsel herlei word. Die beheer vantogsnelheidvanafdiemeerfunksie-stuurwiel deur middel van kontroles is nog ’n standaardkenmerk wat veral byval behoort te vind by die jonger geslag. Aan boord van die GLS word die bestuurder verwelkom deur leersitplekke, ’n driespeek stuurwiel met leeromhulsel, met hoogte- en reikafstand-verstelling en sleutellose sluit- en aansit/afsit funksie deur middel van ’n drukknop. Binne-gemak word ondersteun deur outomatiese temperatuurkontrole. Verder is die GLS met nie minder as ses lugsakke toegerus om veiligheid van veral voorste insittendes te verseker.
Verdere kenmerke sluit ook elektries-verstelbare buitespieëls, hoogteverstelling vir die bestuurdersitplek, en ’n meerfunksie-ritrekenaar in wat inligting soos die buitetemperatuur, brandstofverbruik en reikafstand vertoon. Wat die buitevoorkoms van die 2014 Swift betref is die splinternuwe sierrooster en die herontwerpte voorste buffer miskien die opvallendste. Die GLS-model word ook voortaan met LED-dagryligte toegerus, terwyl die derde hooggeplaaste remlig ook van ’n helderder LEDeenheid gebruik maak. Voor rond misligte die verbeterde ligtegroep se verbeterde funksionaliteit af. Die GLS word van die GL onderskei deur sy opvallende multi-speek 16 dm allooi-wiele en ’n vergrootte
naafdeursnit van R16 met ’n gevolglike verlaagde bandprofiel. Dit gee aandieGLSnienet’ngroter,sportiewer voorkoms nie, maar verbeter ook die hanterings- en padhouvermoë. Wat die aandryfstelsel betref maak die 2014 Swift-reeks steeds van dieselfde doeltreffende, brandstofingespuite viersilinder-kragbron gebruik. Die sogenaamde K14B-eenheid se maksimum-kraglewering beloop 70 kW by 6 000 r/min, met ’n gepaardgaande wringkragpiek van 130 Nm by 4 000 r/min. Uiters ekonomiese brandstofverbruik bly ’n uitstaande kenmerk van die hele Swiftreeks. Die vyfgang-handratweergawes behaal ’n verbruiksyfer van net 5,5 F/100 km in die gekombineerde siklus, met ’n gepaardgaande CO2uitlaatgasvlak van 132 g/km. Die model wat toetsbestuur is was die uitmuntende, ekonomiese en bekostigbare GLS-model, maar drie verdere modelle is beskikbaar en pryse is as volg: 2014 Swift 1.4 GL-handrat R165 900 2014 Swift 1.4 GLS-handrat R186 900 2014 Swift 1.4 GLS Outomaties R201 900 2014 Swift 1.6 Sport R223 900 Die pryse sluit metaalverf in, asook die Suzuki Complete-pakket, wat alle fasette van naverkope-diens behels. Die Suzuki Swift-reeks word deur ’n omvattende waarborg van drie jaar/100 000 km gedek, asook roesweerdekkingvansesjaar.Boonop is ’n diensplan van drie jaar/ 60 000 km ook standaard, tesame met ’n AA-bystandsplan van drie jaar. Galimoto Media
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Hyundai Accent hatchback: more reason to HANJO STIER
By now, Hyundai’s success story is well documented and the Korean manufacturer has carefully crafted its tracks in the local motor industry. With over 50 000 units sold last year, Hyundai’s S.A. division ranks 13th worldwide and has helped the global brand rise from 6th to 5th position for car makers. Keen to increase their footprint on local soil even more, Hyundai just launched an Accent hatchback, to slot in between the successful i20 and i30 models. Previously only available as a small sedan, the new sloping-back Accent retains its donor’s 2 570 mm wheelbase, 1,7 m
width and 1 457 mm height. The sedan’s 389 litre boot is almost matched by the hatchback’s 370 litres and most journalists at the car’s recent launch adjudged its exterior styling as agreeable, with a hint of i30 at the back. The front and most of its sides are exact duplicates of the sedan, while a small roof spoiler accents this newcomer. (See what I have done here?) Hyundai’s “Fluidic Sculpture” design language is also strong with this one, a hexagonal grill and snazzy fog lights define its front end, followed by stylish creases down the sides that neatly integrate with the rear bumper and lights. The steeply-rising window line merges beautifully with a small rear windscreen.
The Accent’s cabin layout is modern and stylish with shiny trim pieces and blue screens off setting the black surfaces. PHOTO: QUICKPIC Rear visibility is rather limited, but Hyundai thankfully provides rear park-assist as standard. The adjustable multi-function steering wheel has buttons for most functions of the six-speaker sound system with its radio, CD, USB, ipod, Aux, USB and Bluetooth inputs. Up to five adults will find space in stylish cloth seats and most Hyundai dealers will sell you some leather surfaces for about R8 000. The cabin layout is modern and stylish, with shiny trim pieces and blue screens offsetting the black surfaces. All materials have a quality feel and interesting textures while everything feels sturdy and taut – on our longish aunch route we didn’t hear any squeaks or rattles from our Accent hatchback. Power comes from a 1.6-litre in-line four cylinder petrol engine with a choice of six-speed manual or four-speed automatic gearbox. Peak power outputs are 91kW (124bhp) or 156Nm, resulting in a 0-100km/h sprint of 10,2 seconds (11’4 for automatic). Top speeds are 190 and 184km/h.
Average fuel consumption is 6,4 or 6.8F/100km and CO2 emissions just 152 or 161g/km. All Accent hatchbacks have a 43F petrol tank, 5.2m turning radius, full size spare wheel, and a suspension made up of McPherson struts up front and a coupled torsion beam at the back. Our overall impression from various routes at the car’s launch was very satisfactory. Steering and pedal feel are light and easy, as is the operation of that six-speed gearbox. Although most cars only had delivery mileage showing, we found the 1.6 engine to be willing and smooth at all but very high speeds. Prices are R234 900 for the manual and R10 000 more for an automatic. It’s available in one of seven colours and comes with Hyundai’s 5-year/150 000km warranty and 5year/90 000km service plan. And by slotting in between two other popular Hyundai hatches, it gives you another reason to consider this brand. Galimoto Media
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FAMILY NOTICES
FUNCTIONS & CONFERENCES
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DEATH NOTICES
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WENDY HOUSES
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GRIEVE - AUDREY MAY(NEE BREUSING) 1929- 2014 Passed away suddenly on 08/04/2014. After 66 years of marriage she will be sadly missed by her husband Doug, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. A gathering in her memory will be held at their home on 01/05/2014 at 11h00. IN MEMORIAM 1015
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RAAI WIE WORD 16 OP DIE 27/04/2014? Met baie liefde van mammie, daddy & Essie. GENERAL NOTICES COMMUNITY NOTICES 1210
FUNERAL SERVICES 1025
CHRISTELIKE AFHANKLIKHEIDSBEWEGING Anoniem. Woensdae 18:00 - 19:00. Grobbelaarsaal. Ondersteuningsgroep. Skakel Nick 074 890 2250/084 548 5871. HERMANUS DIABETIC SUPPORT GROUP. Meetings on first Tuesday of the month. Contact Liezl Jordaan at 028 313 0643.
HEALTH & BEAUTY
PERSONAL
CONGRATULATIONS 1030
PERSONAL SEVICES
OVERSTRAND HOSPICE -Care for the terminally ill and their families. Phone Mon to Fri 028-312 4679.
CONSOL SOLAR JARS FOR SALE 1-11 Jars R170 per jar. Cases of 12: 1-4 cases R160 per jar. 5-12 Cases R145 per jar. Large trade enquiries welcome. Excl. delivery. Leanne 083 293 7208. solar@thephoto walkers.com.
3 DAY TRIAL PACKS. Free Wellness assessments. Nutrition on the go. 1 Mimosa st, Hermanus Industrial, inside Sugarberry Distributors. Monday - Friday 8am to 1pm. Contact person Tanya 082 796 5741.
CAKES AND CUPCAKES for all occasions. To view Website: www.my cakeangel.co.za. E-mail: tarrynlotz@gmail.com. Call Tarryn Geyer 076 154 9612.
THE HOSPICE SHOP would be very grateful for any unwanted clothing, linen, bric-a-brac, furniture, sporting goods or books. We can collect goods every Tues & Thu. Call 028-313 1884. TRAINING & EDUCATION 1480
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PETS BARGAIN SHOP. We offer best prices for all your unwanted furniture and appliances. Call Joe 072 345 8442 or 028-312 3508.
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WANTED: Antiques, furniture, paintings, bronzes, silver, porcelain, jewellery, watches, clocks. Cash payments for unwanted goods. Call 082 833 2567.
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1st FOR FUNCTIONS. Tables, Chairs, Cutlery, Linen, Co-ordinating of any event. Birthdays, Weddings, or any celebration. Call 028-313 2792 or 083 236 3608. FINANCIAL 1420
LOWER BACK PAIN??? Unable to sit??? The Wedge Cushion we supply, is the solution. To correct seated posture and prevent lower back injury. For further enquiries phone Susan or Yzelle on 076 153 4201. MASSAGE THERAPIST. Raymond Philpott. Therapeutic, deep tissue, sports. Kidbrooke Place & Botrivier. Call 082 599 2993.
VAL'S SALON. Gel nails, acrylic, acrylic dip, silk & fibre, manicure, pedicure, eyelash extensions, facials, shellac, Lycon waxing. Call 083 496 2281.
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ELECTRICAL & DIGITAL
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BAIE GELUK met Pa se verjaarsdag op 23ste April. Geseënde jaar van vreugde en gesondheid. Sylvia, kinders en kleinkinders.
ANTIQUES & ART
TAROT READING. 25 Years experience. Phone 083 750 9453 for appointments.
CATERING & VENUES HERMANUS HIRING will fill all your function needs - Tables, chairs, cutlery, crockery, linen, etc. At good prices. Call 028-312 4291 or Ken on 082 420 0060.
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NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS. Hermanus group meetings. Are drugs a problem? Mondays 19:30 United Church Hall. Phone 079 697 6555/082 492 4285. ONDERSTEUNINGSGROEP vir Geestesgesondheid(depressie, skisofrenie, angs, bipolêre versteuring ens). Bloukamer by Fynbospark, Kerkstraat. Elke eerste Maandag van die maand, 3:30nm. Almalwelkom - ook familielede.Navrae Nonnie 028316 2461, Phil 083 456 5017, Elsje 028-313 2031/071 853 2106. E-pos sj@hermanus.co.za.
HOUSEHOLD full of furniture for sale in immaculate condition. Everything must go. Incl. kitchen appliances, beds, garden furniture, gas braai, diningroom suite and much more. Call 076 223 1239 or e-mail: janet.vanrensburg@gmail. com for more information.
SUGAR PLUM Party Shop. Themed cakes, kiddies, tables & chairs, helium balloons, jumping castles, etc. Purple Shop, across Waltons. Call Estelle 072 401 5913.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS/ Al Anon. Hermanus group meetings. Tuesday 19:30 United Church Hall. Phone 028-313 2789/083 412 6856/ 082 757 0291 or e-mail: aa.hermanus@gmail.com
JOU EERSTE VERJAARDAG 28/04/2014 weg van ons af. Jou plekkie is leeg en die vermisting is groot. Van jou vrou, kinders en familie.
FURNITURE
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3 TV'S R500 Elk/Each. Drank kabinet/swarthout R600. Klein tafels/stoele. Baie ander meubels. Wyn versameling. Skakel 082 455 8901. BABY NAPPIES from R1.70 each, Melissa 072 966 5149. BRAAI & FIRE WOOD. Call Danie 082 958 5749. BUY & SELL. Cash paid for unwanted household furniture, fridges, beds, etc. Super Seconds pays best. Call 079 746 0830.
ENGELS EN WISKUNDE ONDERRIG. Maths and English tuition. Grades 1 to 12. Call 028313 0209 today for a free assessment.
WANTED TO BUY 1675
ELEKTRONIESE SIGARETTE is nou hier beskikbaar as alternatief vir die rook van skadelike tabakrook. Kontak: Ben 082 726 8771/ 028 316 4217.
EMPISAL DOUBLE bed chunky knitter (with inCOMPUTER SUPPORT, struction books) R1500. I BUY ALL MODERN mobile devices. Onsite Call Maretta 082 416 9551. children & adult clothing, support and tutoring. linen, shoes, kitchenware, Sales, repairs and mainte- TV KAS GROOT hout, curtains & fancy dress for nance. Call Andrea 079 707 klein tafels met stoele, MATHS TUITION. Wisparties. Call Carol 082 890 hoek rusbank 5/sitplek. 2997. kunde onderrig. Skakel 071 5749. Baie ander klein items. 818 3311. Skakel Niel 082 455 8901. GENERAL & HOME SERVICES BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION 1801
XP EXPIRING? Upgrade to win8/win7 now. R1700 all inclusive. Phone Soho Computers - 028 316 3684. Terms & conditions apply.
A1 BUILDERS. Alterations, extensions, new garages, painting (in and outside), paving, decking. Roofs. Waterproofing. Call 072 306 1798. ALL BUILDING WORK. Alterations, renovations, extensions, boundry walls, paving, tiling & painting. Call 082 255 0939.
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CLEANING SEVICES 1805
1ST HERMANUS CLEANING SERVICE. Houses, pre and post occupational clean-ups. Once-off, weekly/monthly. Friendly service under supervision. Mon-Sat. Call 076 115 7382. EXCELLENT CLEANING Services/Skoonmaakdienste. Professionele, betroubare skoonmakers onder streng toesig. Skakel vir Gerrie 083 231 5282. ELECTRICAL 1810
24 HOUR EMERGENCY call out Electrician. No power, no hot water? Installation maintenance & repairs: industrial, commercial & domestic. Graeme Lahoud 082 785 2017.
FOR HIRE 1820
1ST PLANT, TOILET, HUT, TRAILER HIRE. Contact: CCS Plant Tool & Trailer hire 028 312 2280. ccsplant@telkomsa.net.
WATERMARK MAINTENANCE. Irrigation design and installation. Pump repair. Repair of existing systems. Painting of houses, roofs and wood. Erecting of fencing, gates and burglar proofing. Garden cleaning, tree felling and instant lawn. Drainage and waterproof problems. Anything outside the house that needs fixing. Call Jay Smith 082 372 2448.
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PRO MAINTENANCE & IRRIGATION. Irrigation & maintenance. Wellpoints & boreholes. Pressure pumps. Complete household water filters. 24 Hrs. Free quotations. Call 061 720 1095.
24 HOUR SERVICE
HONDA CT110. I am looking for this bike to buy. Any one. please phone me 079 346 7871 or sms me.
WALKER BAY PLUMBERS
VEHICLES
NEW GEYSER GEYSER ELEME NTS REPLACEME NTS
ACCESSORIES, SPARES & MODIFICATIONS
082 414 9611
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BUSINESS PREMISES
Jones
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ALTERATIONS, REPAIRS, painting, electrical, plumbing, tiling, building etc. Free quotations. Phone 082 864 2275. ALUMINIUM ANGLO WINDOWS/DOORS. Manufacture, supply, install direct. Replace wooden/steel frames. Average house completed in 1 day. It pays to get our quote. Michael Haman 072 288 4761/084 558 1902.
CINDY'S CARPET CLEANERS. Carpets, rugs & upholstery cleaners. We now offer house cleaning. Cindy 083 270 5385/028-316 4264.
2 x 70M2 OFFICE SUITES For sale or to rent. Hemel en Aarde Craft Village. R4900 pm each. Call 072 797 2447.
RUBBLE REMOVAAL 1860
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FURNITURE REMOVAL
TRANSPORT & STORAGE 1870
• Personal Supervision • Closed trucks • Packing & Storage • Local & Long distance • Packing material available Tel: 028-316 3864 / 082 891 4451 Fax: 086 517 3398 jan.cloete@yahoo.com
SMUTS TRANSPORT
PEST CONTROL -WALKER BAY. 19 Years experience in residential, industrial and commercial pest control. Specializing in beetle inspections and timber treatments. Registered with Dept. of Agriculture and SAPCA. Call our friendly staff on 028316 3010.
A1 STORAGE. Secure and dry units from R299 pm. Best prices. Transport available. Call De Wet 082 439 9704. MANY SIZES. Also Packaging material. Geoff 082 560 0852.
BUSINESS
CARS FOR SALE 3025
2002 MICROBUS R35 000. Call 083 380 3979. 2006 DIAHATSU SIRION silver. 187 000 kms. Full service history. New tyres. Good condition. R58 000. Enquiries 083 415 3177. BMW 325i(A) 1993 model. Goeie toestand. VDG. 108 000km. R35 000. Tel: 028 316 5200. FORD ESCORT XR3 1600 CVH for sale. R11 000. Call Jereze 078 518 6453.
FOR SALE 2405
PLUMBERS
TREU MOTORS. Treustraat 4 Swellendam. Clive Treu 082 345 0297. Soek 2de handse voertuie om te koop. Onmiddellike eienaars verandering. PROPERTIES
BLOCKED DRAINS
OVERBERG PEST CONTROL: Domestic and commercial treatments. Professional solutions to your pest problems. Beetle NEW OR REMODEL inspections and timber Building Drawings done, treatments. Registered with New Energy Regulati- with Dept. of Agriculture. ons SANS10400XA, CESA, Phone Frank 028-312 2225 NRCS, SAIA, WSP. E-mail: or 082 563 9514. systemhomes@vodamail. co.za. Call Jaco Sadie 076 330 0330.
OVERBERG DRY TAR. We specialise in driveways, walkways, patios and more. Choose from asphalt, paving products, rubber surfacing, exposed aggregate, concrete etc. Contact Jaco Stander for free quotation at 072 225 3792.
VEHICLES WANTED TO BUY
PLUMBING. Mech-Elect. Call 082 885 7480.
PEST CONTROL
NUTSMAN/HANDYMAN Phillip Hough. Sel/Cell: 079 613 9328. E-mail: vaphimopo@gmail.com.
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HELDERBERG TRAILER SALES. New & used Venter or Karet trailers. Spares & repair service. We buy trailers for cash. Call 021-853 5009. www. helderbergtrailer.co.za.
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PAINTING, ROOF CLEANING COATING. Free quotes. Michael Haman 028 316 1881 / 072 288 4761.
TRAILERS
AANBOD: Ons betaal die beste kontantpryse vir motors/bakkies. Cash for your cars/bakkies. Call Ross Motors NJ 082 935 4828.
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CARPET and upholstery cleaning. Personal supervision. Best prices. Free quo- REFRIGERATION & tations. Phone Top Carpets SPARES. Mech-Elect. Call 028-313 0721. 082 885 7480.
BUFFALO GRASS. Save water, plant indigenous grass. For the best prices, call Chris 082 568 2592.
WATER PUMPS. MechElect. Call 082 885 7480.
PAINTING
A & A BOME. Afsaag van bome en takke, asook wegry. Vanaf Stanford tot by Rooi-Els. Aldert en Anita skakel 083 739 9865.
ASEMROWENDE Tuindienste. Snoei & afkap van bome. Sny van gras, skoonmaak van erwe, rommelverwydering & meubelvervoer. Geute skoonmaak. Morné 083 225 3712.
DRESSMAKING ALTERATIONS to ladies and mens clothing. Erna Vroom 072 380 0440/028 316 2376. Hemel-en-Aarde Estate. FRANCOIS DU TOIT CONSTRUCTION & PLUMBING. Painting, paving, tiling, bathroom makeovers, home maintenance, building requirements call 083 308 0534.
REMOVAL OF dangerous trees, tree trimming, plot BUILDERS/EVENTS clearance, garden mainteTOILETS, crane truck, nance, garden refuse container & offices to rent. removal, firewood. Call Call 086 100 2271 or 028Wilson 074 824 2195. 312 2367. ZUKI'S GARDEN & Forestery Service. Alien plant GARDEN & clearing. Plot clearing. GarIRRIGATION den refuse removal. Tree 1825 pruning. Hedge trimming. AFRI-LANDSCAPES. Weed extermination, etc. Landscape design, installa- Call Zukisani 082 711 tion, irrigation and main6102. tenance. For professional service contact Tony on MISCELLANEOUS 072 125 1855 or tony@afrilandscapes.co.za. 1845
ALL SEASONS is back in town. For landscaping, maintenance and plot clearing. Inquiries welcome. Call Juliet Leppan 072 942 1260.
SOLARMAX. SABS approved solar hot water systems. Free site inspections & quotation. 17 Long Street, Hermanus. Tel. 028-312 1667.www. solarmax.co.za.
HAVEN TUINDIENSTE Landskap vanaf 2002. Gras sny, blombeddings, sny heinings, erf skoonmaak, tuine skoonmaak. Skakel 083 556 9393.
BUSINESS ADVICE BROKERS. Various businesses for sale. Please contact 028 312 4615 or email us at advice@bbrokers. co.za. Address: 181 Main Road, Hermanus. Website: www.bbrokers.co.za. SERVICES
SEAMSTRESS AT HERMANUS DRY CLEANERS. Versatile in all aspects of alterations and/or mending. Contact Anso or Selina at 028 312 1487.
FYNBOS GARDENS. Landscaping, irrigation and garden maintenance. 15 Mimosa Street, Industrial Area. Tel. 028-313 1763. www.fynbosgardens.com
MIK & TAK. Specialising in tree felling and removal of garden rubble/waste. Contractor for Overstrand municipality. Michael 078 371 5967.
SAFE STORAGE GANSBAAI
FLO-RITE IRRIGATION: for professional irrigation and automatic borehole interfacing systems. For a free consultation phone 028-313 0295.
ELECTRICAL and household appliance repairs. Mech-Elect. Call 082 885 7480. ELECTRICAL: Breakdowns, emergencies, maintenance, installations, geysers, stoves, garage/gate automation, instant hot water systems, controlled geysers. No call out fee. Call 079 706 1056/074 126 4801.
FRANCOIS DU TOIT CONSTRUCTION & PLUMBING. For all your plumbing requirements and bathroom makeovers call 083 308 0534.
DANGEROUS TREE Removal. Pruning, plot clearing. Hedges trimming. Alien plant extermination. Fire wood. Call T.J.Boshoff 082 954 7970. E-mail: bossie.boom@gmail.com.
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1 LOCAL PLUMBING. Maintenance, geysers, renovation, blockages, water proofing, emergency. PIRB Registered. Discount for pensioners. Call 072 756 9614/028 312 3874.
HONDA CIVIC 2006 for sale. One owner, 113 000 km. Full service history with agents. Excellent condition. Accident free. Call Allan 072 768 9984. R70 000.
BLOCKED DRAINS. High pressure pipe & drain cleaning services. Industrial, marine, commercial, domestic. Dyna Rod 082 569 1769. Tel/fax 028-312 4323.
POLO CLASSIC 1.6 2006. R75 000. Very well looked after. 165 000 km. Call 083 360 5888/083 305 9956.
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VOËLKLIP R6000 pm 3 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom, cellar room, 2 garages. Call 083 429 9919.
HOUSES TO LET
EMPLOYMENT
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GENERAL 3680
EMPLOYMENT WANTED 3670
(20 YRS) LADY looking for a job as a housekeeper or babysitter. Please call 084 067 3763 or 060 424 0490. (27YR) LADY looking for a domestic job. Reference available. Hardworking. Part/full time. Can start immediately.Experienced. Call 078 474 1742. A ZIMBABWEAN lady with drivers licence is looking for domestic work or in hotels. Got experience and good reference. Call Prudence 061 105 3281. OFFICES 3290
MALAWIAN hardworking man looking for a job as a gardener, housekeeper or guesthouse attendant. Please call 084 574 6757.
KWAAIWATER 1 Bedroom flat furnished, kitchenette, balcony. From May R2500. Elec incl. Call 076 810 1196.
MALAWIAN LADY is looking for a domestic or nanny work. Reference available. Call 084 628 5743.
VERMONT Large 1 bedroomed, fully furnished and equiped flat. Available May. Call 028 316 2043.
MALAWIAN LADY is looking for a job as a housekeeper/babysitter or domestic worker or chef. I have 4 years experience. Reference available. Call 079 213 5018/084 839 7014.
WALK TO TOWN One bedroom furnished garden flat for single person R2500 incl. water & lights. Call 082 746 6641. FOR SALE
MALAWIAN LADY is looking for a domestic or nanny job. Stay in or out. Reference available. Call 071 789 5837.
3201 3205
1 BEDROOM, 1Bathroom apartment in the heart of town, overlooking Market Square with seaview R5500.00 Call Magda 082 821 1129.
FULLY FURNISHED 2 Bedroom luxury apartment R8500 per month. Available 1 May. Luxury two bedroom, two bathroom fully furnished apartment in hub of town, walking distance from sea and old harbour and all your favourite restaurants and stores. Lock up garage, gas fireplace, open plan kitchen with scullery, washing machine and tumble dryer. Please contact Magda 082 821 1129. HEMEL AND AARDE ESTATE garden flatlet. Single accommodation. Electricity, water and all Estate facilities included. R2500 pm. Call 083 292 2465.
WELDER WANTED 2 Month contract. Forward 1 page CV to: admin@meansealevel.com.
I AM ZIMBABWEAN lady looking for a part/full time domestic job. Call Eunice 078 750 5863.
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ENKELPERSOON woonstel te huur in Onrus. Onmiddellik beskikbaar. R1650 p.m, krag en water ingesluit. Skakel Fred 073 150 7080.
BETTY'S BAY 3 bed, 2 bath, 1 garage, 1 carport, open-plan kitchen. Immediately available. R5500 per month ono. Call 028 272 9299/082 809 6905.
TEACH IN THAILAND teachnet2012@gmail.com.
I AM a Malawian looking for a job as a housekeeper or cook. 2 Years experience. Reference available. Call George 084 884 9029.
FLATS TO RENT
FOR RENT
BOOKKEEPER/ ACCOUNTANT with Pastel from Zimbabwe looking for a job. Also been a driver of light vehicles. Call 028 313 2032/079 486 9561.
PROPERTIES WANTED TO RENT 3305
CONTACT CECILE 082 811 4182 in Hermanus to buy or sell property.
OPSOEK NA 'n 1 slaapkamer woonstel in Westcliff area tussen R2000 & R2500 per maand. Skakel Mari 079 619 4607.
MY CHAR of 7 years is in need of a couple of extra days work. Very reliable and a happy disposition. Call 073 044 5553.
GARAGES/STORAGE 3260
S.A LADY Brenda is looking for a domestic job. hardworking and friendly. 5 Years experience with references. Call 073 081 1091.
GARAGE FOR RENT. R600 per month. Central Hermanus. Caron Reck 082 456 2016.
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VOËLKLIP Available immediately - up to 6 months - no pets. Furnished garden flat 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, small lounge & kitchen. Located 400m from Kamma Baai beach. R4500 inclusive of water & electricity for 2 people (option of WIFI and DSTV) call Barbra 072 736 1902.
MALAWIAN MAN looking for a job as a driver. Call Paul on 084 704 6200. MALAWIAN MAN looking for a job as a handyman, gardener, driver or housekeeper. 6 Years experience. Please call Lorent 073 902 8749.
DE KELDERS GANSBAAI. Apartments for sale. Fully furnished. Starting at R385 000 per unit. Contact owner 082 706 5051.
GARDEN FLATS TO LET
MALAWIAN LADY looking for a job as a housekeeper. Three years experience. Stay in or out. Please call Brenda 061 896 7576.
ROOMS TO LET 3315
KAMER IN HUIS beskikbaar vir werkende dame. Geen roker. Sluit in krag en water, 2 etes per dag, wasgoed en skoonmaak. R2500 per maand. R1000 deposito. Skakel 076 512 3467.
TWO ZIMBABWEAN ladies aged 30 - looking for full time jobs. Please call 084 304 2813. ZIMBABWEAN LADY(32) is looking for a job as a babysitter or cleaner. Call 061 669 7370.
Bredasdorp: Waar inheems en uitheems hande vat! ORA LAUBSCHER ’n Uitstalling van draadpoppe uitgevat in tradisionele Afrikadrag gemaak van wat algemeen bekend staan as bedrukte Isishweshwe-katoenmateriaal, kan vir die volgende paar maande in die Skeepswrakmuseum op Bredasdorp besigtig word. Dit vorm deel van ’n reeks reisende uitstallings wat tussen museums in die provinsie reis. Volgens ’n woordvoerder van die museum is die Isishweshwemateriaal, wat algemeen as tradisioneel “van Afrika” en in besonder as deel van die kultuur van die inheemse swart vroue bemark word, interessant genoeg eintlik deel van ons Europese erfenis wat op Afrika-bodem ’n eie Afrika-identiteit aangeneem het. Dit kan dus eintlik as “oorgeplante kultuurgoed” beskryf word. Die voorloper van die tradisionele blou of “Indigo” gedrukte Isishweshwe-katoenlap, is in die
17e en die 18e eeu in tekstielfabrieke in Hongarye en TjeggoSlowakye vervaardig. Dit was tegelyk mooi, duursaam en prakties. In die 1940’s het Franse sendelinge van hierdie lap aan Koning Moshoeshoe gegee – vandaar die naam Shoeshoe of Isishweshwe. Duitse setlaars wat hulleself in die 1858’s in die OosKaap gevestig het, het ook ’n besondere voorliefde vir hierdie lap, wat in hulle land van herkoms as “blaudruck” bekend gestaan het, gehad. Die blou met patrone bedrukte lap is mettertyd ook deur Oos-Kaapse Xhosavroue geïnkorporeer in hul eie tradisionele drag. Die uitstalling in die Skeepswrak-museum sluit die tradisionele skeppings van kleremakers van oor die hele Wes- en OosKaap in. Hierbenewens kom al die ontwerpers en kleremakers wat tans in die Wes-Kaap in verskeie plekke woon en werk, almal oorspronklik van die OosKaap.
A REGAL QUEEN: Abbey has been with the Hermanus Animal Welfare Society since she was a tiny puppy nine months ago. She has never known a home and has grown up in the welfare run with all the other dogs. Abbey has the most wonderful tem perament – she is calm, regal and lady like. She is now on the last chance list. If you can help her, call 028 312 1281 or 076 963 2092.
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HERWIN
CHILDLINE 0800 055 555
Tuffex Exhaust General repairs & services. Kleen Easy products. 11 Arum Street, Industria, Hermanus, Tel. (028) 312 3618
Remember to Auto electrical specialists
Starters / Alternators / Wiper Mechanism Repair Aircon regas / Marine repairs / Diagnostics - Repairs Industrial machinery - Repairs / Trailer wiring / Vehicle rewiring
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24 HOUR SERVICE
14B Arum Street, Hermanus Industria Tel: 028 313 2447 Cell: 083 282 7124 Fax: 086 661 8449 Email: autolekhermanus@yahoo.co.za
RECYCLE
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PJ Batteries
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NO W OPEN AT: 4 Royal Str, Hermanus Tel: 028 – 312 1026, Cell: 072 1555 226
FREE: Battery Tes ting FITMENT WHILE YOU WAIT! We Charge Batteries Credit Cards Welcome Open: Mon–Fri 8:30 – 17:00: Sat 9:00-12:00
Altus van Dyk 083 271 3843
rhapsody@ananzi.co.za www.rhapsodyinwood.co.za Hermanus
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FOR Cars, Truck, Bikes, Quads, Alarm, Rideon-lawn Mowers, Golf Carts, Boats etc
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COACHWORKS
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VENETIAN – VERTICAL – ROLLER – BAMBOO INDOOR & OUTDOOR
SHOWROOM: 21A Mimosa Street Hermanus Industria Tel: (028) 312-3767
sales@premiershutters.co.za www.premiershuttersandfires.co.za
PANEL BEATING & SPRAYPAINTING
ClosedCombustionFireplaces - Widevarietyavailable.
(028) 313 2162
083 287 4790
WINDOW & AUTO TINTING Nothing better under the sun!
PREVENT SMASH & GRAB!
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24 April, 2014
SCHOOL FOOTBALL: The SA Schools Football Association (Sasfa) Overberg region elected a new committee on Thursday 10 April. Morris Tshabalala (front centre) was elected president of the associ ation unopposed for the second time. On his left is Primrose Magengelele, and to his right is Nceba Laphi. Standing (from left) are: Simphiwe Dyantyi, Yanga Maroloma and Zamikhaya Makhetha. PHOTO: MOGAMAT KAMEDIEN
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Die HangklipKleinmond Sport en Kultuurorganisasie (HKSKO) het al ver gevorder met sy beplanning vir ’n fees van sport en kultuur oor die Jeugdaglangnaweek in Junie. Daar word beoog om al wat leef en beef te betrek met massadeelname aan ’n pretdraf, rugby, sokker, netbal, boeresport, sport vir senior burgers, ’n multikulture le kerkdiens, kooruitvoerings en ’n optog teen dwelms. Verlede Donderdag is daar met Lovelife Overberg verga der om hul steun vir die fees in die vorm van ’n reusetent, klankstelsels en grondwerkers te verkry. Die Feesko miteelede is, agter van links: William August, voorsitter van HKSKO, Virgell Appel, Cecil Hendriks, Garth Frede ricks, en voor: Johanna Samuels en Desmonia Langeveldt (Lovelife Overberg). FOTO: SSMA / FANIE KRIGE
Benefits of chess highlighted in Moves for Life tournament Some 130 learners from schools in the Overberg recently participated in a chess tournament sponsored by The Caledon Casino, Hotel & Spa and arranged in partnership with Overberg Chess as part of Tsogo Sun’s SunCares initiative, Moves for Life. Moves for Life uses the sport of chess as a catalyst for education in the crucial areas of maths, science and literacy. Over the next three years, Tsogo Sun will invest more than R10 million in the national school chess programme. Nationally, more than 400 teachers have been trained as facilitators in the programme and by the end of the year about 15 000 children will
be on their way to grasping the wonders of chess. The Overberg schools that are part of the Moves for Life MiniChess Programme include Grabouw High, Groenberg Secondary, Vyeboom Primary, De Villiers Graaf High, Overberg High, Swartberg Primary and Secondary, Bredasdorp High and Primary, Curro Hermanus, Swellendam High and Primary, Northcliff House College, Kleinmond Primary, Gansbaai Primary, Hermanus High and Primary, De Bron Primary and Hawston Primary. Overberg Chess, which is the official partner for the programme locally, will help coordinate the initiative. There will be a series of tourna-
Hermanus Golf Club results: Saturday 19 April: 178 players took part in the 4 BBB Stableford at the Hermanus Golf Club. East Course winners: 1. GP le Roux / Gerri du Plooy (c/i 48). 2. Lance Nel / Henk der Kinderen (c/o 48) North Course winners: 1. Stephen van der Merwe / Michel Frost (50). 2. Edelweiss du Plessis / Marjorie White (49). South Course winners: 1. Marius Furst (Apol) / Steyn van Riet (Apol), (50). 2. Mike Rolfe / Pohl de Villiers (47). Bridge results: Wednesday 16 April: N/S: 1. Julie Cotton / Joan O’Connor 58.60%. 2. Zofia / Diane 52.51%. 3. Wina Loubser / Carren Emary 52.08%. E/W: 1. Sylvia Smith / Adele Bovim 56.88%. 2. Chris / Estelle Neethling 55.16%. 3. Pam / Moira 52.16%. Whalers Athletic Club time trial results: 17 April: 3 km runners: 1 Roelof van Weele 14.41 PB; 2 Charles Malan 17.04; 3 Evan Venter 17.04; 4 Barney Louw 17.04; 5 Mark Kavanagh 19.22 PB; 6 Shelley Kavanagh 19.22 PB; 7 Julie Getliffe 19.22 3 km Walkers: 1 Abel Erasmus 26.26 SB; 2 Willie Loedolff 26.26. 5 km runners: 1 Peter Rudhuka 18.14 SB; 2 Serame Bekokobetso 20.21; 3 Christo du Plessis 21.08; 4 Daniel Maree21.37;5FrankGillion23.35;6CarinavanderMerwe 26.23; 7 Mikki Milne 26.23; 8 Christine Hibberd 26.23; 9
ments held during the course of the year, in addition to coaching the coaches sessions. Tsogo Sun’s Group CSI Manager, Shanda Paine says: “Chess is listed among the government’s top 16 priority sporting codes for inclusion at school level and the educational development through chess then aligns strongly with sport and education. “Chess also has the well-earned reputation of contributing significantly to different skill-sets within a child’s development. There is much research to back up claims that chess improves concentration, develops logical thinking, analytical and decision-making skills and abstract thinking, among others.”
David Cupido 26.23; 10 Erika Hansen 30.25; 11 Fredalette Uys 30.25; 12 Joseph du Preez 30.35. 8 km Runners: 1 Sign Mawunda 29.34; 2 Christiaan de Wet 33.23; 3 Kevin Middleton 34.55; 4 Greg Hassenkamp 35.15. Two Oceans 10 km Trail Run, Friday 18 April Melany Vaughan 2.15. Two Oceans 21.1 km, Saturday 19 April Karin Austin 2.20; Frans Barrie 2.29; Leo Benning 2.44; Elize de Jager 2.51; Jan de Klerk 1.36; Jolene de Klerk 2.46; Mavis de Villiers 2.14; Suzanne de Villiers 2.41; Adele de Wet 2.46; Erna Dry 2.41; Anzel du Plessis 1.48; Christo du Plessis 1.48; Michaell du Plessis 1.48; Arlene Ehrenberg 3.00; Elaine Gibson 1.58; Frank Gillion 1.29; Monica Hamman 2.43; Anneline Hugo 1.55; Johan Hugo 1.54; Mikki Milne 2.23; Anri Nortje 2.39; Yolande Pieterse 2.30; Manie Robinson 1.34; Glenda Theobald 2.40; John Theobald 2.39; Elze-Mari Ungerer 2.20; Lize van der Merwe 2.12; Roelof van Weele 1.53; Melany Vaughan 2.39. Two Oceans 42.2 km Saturday, 19 April Jeremy Browne 5.28; Wilhelm Cooper 5.40; Arina Fyfer 5.57; Jan Gildenhuys 6.08; Sarah Gordon 4.51; Mark Kavanagh 4.20; Andre Koekemoer 5.37; Barney Louw 6.57; Charles Malan 5.51; Raymond Nowers 5.23; Johan Pelser 6.42; Marc Rolfe 5.27; Carlien Roux 6.34; Annmarie Steyn 5.24; Justin Swarts 4.55; Gavin Turner 6.46; Ewan Venter 6.07; Loudi Vorster 5.27; Hugh Waters 6.46.
Learners from various Overberg schools recently participated in a chess tournament as part of Tsogo Sun’s SunCares Moves For Life MiniChess Programme.
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Hopeland MTB challenge The Hopeland Community Project in Stanford, supported by the Fynbos Community Foundation, is hosting a mountain bike challenge on 1 May. Your participation and support will contribute to the opening of a new after-care centre for the children of Stanford. Entrance fee is R140 for the 65 km challenge, which starts at 08:30. The entry fee for the 30 km challenge is R100 and this challenge starts at 08:40. The entry fee for the 20 km challenge, which starts at 08:52, is R70.
The exciting trails will lead you through beautiful fynbos and protea-rich areas, on and around the Akkedis Mountains. There is a route for everyone, all fitness and skill levels. Registration opens at 07:30 at Oom Tat’s Restaurant (Follow the R326 from Stanford for 4 km, turn right onto the Elim road for 10 km). “This challenge is not one for a medal, it’s for a miracle,” says organiser Koos Smith. For more information visit www.hermanusadventures.co.za, phone Koos on 082 456 8238 or send an email to myshare@hopeland.co.za.
SENIOR WINNERS: The 60 to 70 + Inter Provin cial Seniors Tennis Tournament was held in Pretoria re cently. Boland were the winners of the 70+ age category. They beat Gauteng East in the final by three matches to two to clinch victo ry. The team mem bers were, front from left: Petro Kruger and Marie tjie Viljoen, both from Somerset West, and in the back Louis Joubert from Gordon’s Bay and Rusty Clement from Hermanus.
KICKBOXING CHAMPS: Team Legacy of the Hermanus Martial Arts Academy brought home 18 medals (12 gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze) after competing at the Western Cape kickboxing champs held in Langebaan recently. The next step is the SA kickboxing champs due to be held in Pretoria later this month. Back row: Zaanru Fraser (2 gold), Casper Swart (2 silver), Keagan Seal (2 gold), François Thorne (2 gold), and Shihan Ruehan van Romburgh (2 gold). Front row: Tyren van der Spuy (bronze), Dean Moller (2 gold), Quintin Benzien (silver), and Sempai Jeremie Ver doodt (gold and bronze). Absent: Kyle Dods (gold and silver).
Bronsmedalje by SA’s vir Hermies driesprongatleet Die 2014-atletiekseisoen het tot ’n einde gekom na afloop van die Suid-Afrikaanse Hoërskole-kampioenskappe in Polokwane en die SuidAfrikaanse Jeug en Junior Atletiekkampioenskappe (SAJJA) wat op Coetzenburgstadion in Stellenbosch aangebied is. Nelrine Beyers van Hoërskool Hermanus het ’n bronsmedalje in driesprong by die SA’s in Polokwane behaal.
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Haar afstand was 10,83 m. Sy het ook by die SA’s deelgeneem aan die meisies o.17, 100 m aflosspan wat vierde plek behaal het. Nelrine het by die voorafgaande SAJJA met ’n driesprong-afstand van 11,2 m, vir meisies o.19, ’n sesde plek behaal. By dié kampioenskappe het nog ’n Hermie, Tanisha Chowles, ’n Bolandrekord verbeter met 45,12 m in meisies o.17 spiesgooi.
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Hermanus Golf Club roundup with Julian Shaw Last week due to our fantastic weather, we had a full dose of competitions at the Hermanus Golf Club. Tuesday it was our lovely ladies who competed in the Beunderman Cup. The victor was Chris Tyley on 39 points who counted out Sue Mills on the same score. Wednesday was the men’s turn, who also played an individual stableford competing for The Barbour Cup – which was presented to the club in 1953 and first played for in 1954. The winner was one of our committee members Albert Streicher with a super 43
points; second place was Hennie Theron who counted out a host of players on 41 points. Saturday saw a full field. The competition was a betterball stableford. The winners were GP le Roux and Gerrie du Plooy on the red course with a super 48 points. Taking the honours on the blue course was our vice-captain Stephan van der Merwe who stepped up to the plate alongside his partner Michael Frost with a tremendous 50 points. Winning the green course with the same superb score was Marius Furst and Steyn van Riet.