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Franschhoek fires fewer than last year
WFPA members on the fire line of one of the La Motte fires
Responding to a request for information from the Tatler, Ashley Bauer – manager of the Franschhoek Ward of the Winelands Fire Protection Association (WFPA) – said that there have been 35 fires in the Franschhoek ward since the beginning of the fire season (Nov 2016 - Jan 2017). “Two of the fires resulted from contractors doing hot work, i.e. grinding and welding. The rest have been unlawful ignitions, deliberately lighted fires and fireworks over the New Year,” he said. Four major fire incidents were dealt with during the period: three at La Motte Plantation and one at the Berg River Dam wall. “We conducted a preventative burn at the Berg River Dam wall area just before the festive season which has resulted in no calls to this area over December. This spot is a traditional “hot spot” with multiple calls over the holiday period.” One fire near Wemmershoek required the evacuation of the Voortrekker Campsite. Aerial resources were called in and, fortunately, there was no loss of life or property. This fire resulted from an unlawful ignition
on a nearby wine farm. Bauer is positive about the fire situation in the valley thus far. “Last year, by sharp contrast, we were dealing with 1 - 2 ignitions daily throughout December 2015 alone. So, there’s been a dramatic reduction.” “We have had great success in the suppression of these fires with the WFPA member volunteer fire team”, Bauer continued. “I really have to commend the dedication of these individuals who spend hours on the fire lines in both suppression work and, more importantly, securing the lines to prevent re ignition. I also have to thank the Franschhoek community for their support – whether it’s in the form of sandwiches, energy drinks or prayers!” According to Bauer vigilance and early notification has also played a part in the successes achieved this season as all fires are promptly reported on numerous WhatsApp groups. He however cautioned that seconds count and that veld fires should be reported to the Cape Winelands Fire Department’s control room on (021) 887 4446 before being posted to social media.
Mettler new Municipal Manager
Geraldine Mettler has been appointed government, 12 of which at a senior level. as the new municipal manager of Mettler is an LLM graduate and an Stellenbosch Municipality. She started in admitted Attorney of the High Court. the role at the beginning of January. Her special interests are in the fields of She replaces Christa Liebenberg who public administration, governance and resigned in October 2015. Since then the public accountability. Over and above her post was temporarily filled by a municipal interests and qualifications Mettler finalised director, before Richard Bosman was the relevant municipal competencies with seconded to Stellenbosch Municipality by the University of Stellenbosch last year. the City of Cape Town on 1 February 2016. Mettler says she is looking forward to Mettler was previously employed by the Geraldine Mettler the next five years and to bringing the best City of Cape Town as Director: Councillor Support possible service delivery to residents and maintaining and Sub Councils and has vast knowledge of local sound and sustainable financial management within government. She has 16 years’ experience in local the municipality.
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New FWV CEO takes the reigns
Sensei Chris Ensil – a sport legend Franschhoek's resident karate instructor has been recognised as a ‘legend’ by the Department of Culture and Sport at the Western Cape Legend Awards Ceremony on 14 December 2016. After 44 years as a student of the martial arts and 34 years as an instructor, Sensei Chris, after serving South Africa as the National Coach from 1996 to 2003, and also as Western Province, Boland and Western Cape Coach or Director of Coaching, has served the province and South Africa in traditional karate, sport karate as well as kick-boxing, and has an exceptional track record having produced provincial, national, continental and world karate champions since 1984. This year alone at the Eighteenth Kimura Shukokai World Karate Championships, seven of his students came home as World Karate Champions to help South Africa once again to first place – a feat that has been repeated every two years since 2012 and twice before. Sensei Chris, himself, an ex- World Karate Champion more than once and many times runner up at international level, is also the head coach for the South African branch of Kimura Shukokai Karate. This group is headed by Chris Thompson, Ensil's instructor and mentor who is also Joint World Chief Instructor for this group. The valley is fortunate to have this Sporting
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The board of Franschhoek Wine Valley (FWV) announced the late Jenny Prinsloo’s replacement as CEO of FWV on 21 December 2016. He is Reinher Behrens, who starts in the role on 1 February 2017. Reinher has spent much of his working career in senior leadership positions at TBWA Hunt Lascaris, as CEO at Leo Burnett SA Group/Africa Network and McCann Worldwide Group SA, and recently as Acting Director: University Relations at the University of Pretoria. Destination marketing isn’t new for Reinher. During his many years in marketing and advertising he worked on brands such as South African Tourism, Brand South Africa and SAA. “My passion for SA as a destination started as student when I was involved with various student organisations, encouraging students from aboard to work and travel in SA.” Reinher has visited Franschhoek consistently over many years, including on his honeymoon – which was spent at Le Quartier Français. Now he looks forward to moving to Franschhoek permanently, immersing himself in the community and walking to work – “a pleasure in such a beautiful environment. And a far cry from the congested highways of Johannesburg.” Asked about what he sees as the greatest challenge of his new role, he says: “I feel that it is important to establish meaningful connections and relationships with all the relevant stakeholders in the broader Franschhoek community. “I believe we need to build on the success that has
Sensei Chris Ensil with Anroux Marais, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport
Legend on its doorstep as he teaches karate at the Franschhoek Health Club. This year the Health Club gained its first World Champion – Annelize Morkel, a student of Sensei Chris’. Classes start up again in the New Year on Tuesday, 10 January 2017, for anyone wanting to join.
Bridge House students do good in Philippolis
already been achieved in positioning Franschhoek as a great destination. I would like to work collaboratively with our stakeholders in establishing a consolidated vision for Franschhoek’s future as one of the premier global destinations, both now and in the years to come.” Reinher’s wife, Diana, is a counsellor and is passionate about people. Their son is a student at Maties and their daughter at UCT. Basil, the eccentric Jack Russel, completes their family. The Tatler wishes Reinher well in his important new position.
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What’s Reuben going to do?
A ‘taste’ of what Reuben’s new building will look like.
The Bridge House students got their hands dirty and learnt some new skills
Busy days, hot sun, dusty streets, smiling faces, sweaty bodies and full hearts are some of the phrases used by Bridge House students to describe their experience working at a community partnership project in Philippolis during the first week of the December holidays. John Varty, who runs the Tiger Canyons Conservation project near Philippolis, together with the Good Work Foundation, originally set up the project in this area, where one of the most impoverished communities in the country lives. The project forms part of Tiger Canyons’ social responsibility outreach. The Good Work Foundation continues to run this as an ongoing project, along with other projects around the country. Bridge House is a member of the International Round Square organisation and one of the IDEALS (pillars) of this organisation is the “S” in IDEALS i.e. Service. Philippolis is the venue for one of the Round Square International Service Projects where students from Round Square schools all over the world work in Philippolis during their summer holidays (June/July). Every year, students in Grade 11 at Bridge House are offered the opportunity of going to work in Philippolis for the first week of their December holidays. The
project is always oversubscribed with more students, than there are available places, wanting to go. Twenty-one Bridge House students and two adults spent the first week of their holidays doing tough, but fulfilling, work. Every day brought new challenges that the Bridge House students navigated with ease. They learnt how to weld and grind the frame for a greenhouse; how to lay piping for toilets, how to install counter tops, lay mats as a floor and how to mix and pour concrete for the floor of a new classroom. Their bodies ached and were battered but the result of their work was incredibly rewarding. Two other Round Square schools, St Stithian’s Girls College and the Oprah Winfrey Academy for Girls, also sent students to work at the project. Bridge House sees the interaction with the community as invaluable and it is an ongoing part of the project. The last day concluded with a Christmas party for the children in the community where each child received a small gift. While they were singing Christmas carols, the rain began to fall. What a privilege it was for the group to be there to witness the first proper rains in that area for a very long time and what a beautiful sight it was.
This question has been on everybody’s lips since celebrity chef Reuben Riffel closed the doors of the original Reuben’s Restaurant in the Oude Stallen Centre for the final time on 30 May 2016. Franschhoek’s soft-spoken, by-the-bootstraps culinary poster boy has certainly been busy. With the roof on at his new premises the Tatler thought it is high time we ask him about what the public can expect when Reuben’s reopens at its new Daniël Hugo Street premises. We know that Reuben didn’t stop cooking for the past seven months. He simply moved Reuben’s to Racine – his bistro-style eatery at Chamonix Wine Estate. Somehow he found time to release his fourth cookbook – Reuben at Home – which, as the title suggests, provides insight into the way he chooses to feed his family and friends in his own home. Then he also presented an episode of CNN’s Culinary Journeys – in which he explored the Cape Town food scene. Reuben admits that giving up the space where he started his first restaurant was emotional, but the right thing to do. Drawing up the plans for the new eatery didn’t go as smoothly as it could possibly have. The structural engineer’s input meant that less of the original building remains than was first planned.
On the other hand, it did free up Reuben to create exactly what he wanted – a large, open and flowing space with a central bar. Off the main space there will be a private dining room for those who prefer not to mingle. The original Reuben’s wasn’t known for its views, having been somewhat boxed-in by other properties. Perhaps for this reason exploring the building site with Reuben one is immediately struck by the series of tall windows on the western side of the dining space affording unexpectedly interesting views of the village and mountains beyond. Like at the ‘old’ Reuben’s there will be a sheltered courtyard at the back of the restaurant, but this time it’ll have its own outside/braai kitchen. “It’ll be a great space for Friday evening music or talks,” says Reuben. As for what’s going to be on the menu Reuben says it’s not going to be the same as before and probably be less focussed on fine dining. He talks about ‘sharing meals’, eastern influences, fresh ingredients and ‘focussed’ rather than simplified dishes. It’s not going to be South African cuisine either. “I plan on cooking what I like.” When can the public expect the new Reubens to open? Just before Easter, says Reuben. We can’t wait!
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Fires raging across the Western bookings, bottom lines and most Cape have had a devastating importantly, jobs. effect on the agriculture and “We’ve also had reports of crop tourism sectors. damage due to fires in various Alan Winde, Minister of parts of the province.” Economic Opportunities, said Minister Winde said the drought in mid-January that he had and rising temperatures increased the requested detail on the financial Western Cape’s fire risk. “Our Smart implication of the fires, with a Agri team advised of the province’s focus on agriculture and tourism. rising fire threat. Climate change A number of tourist facilities experts projected the frequency and have suffered fire damage this fire intensity of fires would increase. This season. These include the Bezweni is why we have prioritised building Lodge in Somerset West that burnt local capacity in firefighting and fire down displacing numerous tourists risk reduction in our Smart Agri plan. with reservations for the remainder Catchment management is another of the tourist season. A number key priority in Smart Agri. Land Alan Winde, Western Cape Minister of guests were injured when fire owners who fail to manage their of Economic Opportunities raged through the Goudini Spa catchment areas pose a major threat near Worcester. At least two historic Cape Dutch manor to their neighbours, and the spread of wild fires.” houses have also been destroyed. In a particularly worrying development reports “The economic cost is not limited to the financial have surfaced that the vast majority of the fires are damage. Businesses will not be able to operate set deliberately – either by children or politically while repairs are underway. This could impact disaffected persons.
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On and Off Course Lawrence Gould
Remember to look for the positives
This New Year I began with anticipation as I prepared to watch the BMW South African Open, hosted by the City of Ekurhuleni, at the wonderful Glendower Golf Course. The anticipation was ignited by the news that the SA Open’s Ambassador, Ernie Els, had managed to attract Rory MclIroy, currently ranked number two in the world, to visit South Africa for the fist time in eight years. However it was also in early January I heard that South African golfer Wayne Westner had committed suicide. The news was tragically sad. No doubt those of us who follow golf and indeed the media will have the details of his final day and, as I do, will wonder what motivated his decision. This is not my area of expertise and I decide to follow my father’s advice: “When all seems so bleak kindly remember the positives in life.” I recall seeing Westner for the first time at Stellenbosch Golf Club as he hit his
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tee shot on the first hole. I couldn’t believe how far he had hit the ball. I followed him all day. Then I met the man at the World Cup of Golf at Erinvale. In the third round he and his partner, Ernie Els, both shot 65. I recall Westner about to leave after the round was asked by Ernie, “Where are you off to?” Westner replied, “To practice.” Ernie, who described Westner as an intense man, calmly suggested, “Wayne you have just shot 65 today, trust me you do not need the practice.” He stayed to join Ernie and the pair went on to win the event 18 shots ahead of the international field. Westner also went on to win the SA Open in 1988 and 1991. Rory McIIroy did not disappoint the vast crowds that attended this year’s Open. The crowds saw him in contention throughout the tournament only to be pipped at the post, after a three-hole play off, to Englishman Graeme Swan. What could be described as a ‘Swan Song’ was that Swan, having lost his European PGA card by the smallest of margins, was given a lifeline when American Patrick Reed decided not to take up his European card. Talk about taking the positives from a negative! And a bonus positive is that his local caddy, Thama Jeffrey Nkonyane, from Soweto, collected the biggest cheque of his 32-year long career!
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Mark Tanner “The scenery of the Western Cape Province combines the luxuriant and the stark. Blue-shadowed crags rise from placid green pastures. Smooth rivulets of cultivation run between gaunt walls of rock. An almost perfect climate gives the vine everything it needs.”
“From these Eylesian fields in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries came one of the very greatest wines in the world – the legendary Constantia. Constantia was bought by European courts in preference to Yquem, Tokay, Madeira..." These are the opening two paragraphs of Hugh Johnson's chapter on South Africa in ‘The World Atlas of Wine’. Quite rightly so, Mr Johnson. It was these Elysian fields that have nurtured our vineyards since
Franschhoek Tatler Mr Van Riebeek made our first wine in February of 1659. Viticulture at that time was not high on the 'to do' list of the VOC (Dutch East India Company). However, after successfully establishing dwellings and gardens for the few hundred inhabitants, Van Riebeek gave serious thought to establishing vines. If not to combat scurvy, then for consumption and maybe even supplying passing ships. The quality factor had yet to be addressed. Any mariner who stopped at the Cape and imbibed would have been in his right mind to suggest that the Dutch should perhaps concentrate on what they do best – like wooden shoes and windmills. We are of course eternally grateful for the fact that, while not technically vinophiles, the first three governors at the Cape were responsible for establishing the roots (pun) of our wine industry. In Van Riebeek's time the only other inhabitants were a few score of Khoikhoi. These were essentially nomadic hunter-gatherers and followed a very simple philosophy: everything belongs to everyone. Accordingly they helped themselves to the grapes
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growing on the mountain slopes (Wynberg). Initially not understanding the angry response from the farmers, they soon stopped stealing once they understood why the grapes were planted. Simon van der Stel, apart from giving his name to Stellenbosch, established Constantia as his private estate. He was well travelled, cultured and had experience of the wine growing areas of Europe. He introduced new methods of agriculture including viticulture. He eventually retired to his Constantia estate, the governorship being taken over by his eldest son, Willem Adriaan van der Stel. Willem was the third influence. He was arrogant and ruled with an iron fist which made him unpopular. He established a magnificent estate, Vergelegen, in what is now Somerset West. Here he experimented with crops both European and Oriental. He recorded the treatment of the vine with great care in his 'Gardener's Almanack'. Eventually however his unpopularity prevailed and he retired to Holland in exile in 1708. Modest exports of wine took place in 1699 due to
First annual SA Food & Wine Tourism Report Explore Sideways, a tour operator, joined forces with Wesgro, the official tourism, trade and investment promotion agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape, to undertake the first annual SA Food & Wine Tourism Report. Explore Sideways found that visitors to South Africa “were only being taken to big, commercial wine estates rather than any of the hundreds of unique and authentic wine farms that illustrate how truly amazing South African wine can be. The root of this problem came from the wine tourism industry. Most visitors were sitting on scheduled bus tours that are more about filling seats than about wowing guests.” While the food & wine industry is very important in the Western Cape (and South Africa at large) very little information is generated to support strategy development. The research that was conducted was targeted at inbound tour operators and destination marketing companies . The reason these service providers were selected is that they have first-hand experience and direct interaction with local and foreign tourists and are acutely aware of the tourism requirements of those travellers. Key findings follow below. Role of food & wine tourism in the Western Cape The vast majority of tour operators (85.2%) believe that food and wine plays an important role when tourists make decisions around the destinations they plan to visit. “South Africa is gaining traction overseas as having some of the best wine makers internationally, which is piquing tourists’ interests. And the Winelands
offer incredible value for money with international exchange rates when paying for our wines.” Visitor interest in food and wine tourism is on the rise. In the last 3 years food tourism has increased by an average of 17% YoY and wine tourism an average of 10% YoY. Tour operators surmise that 60% of all of their guests will be interested in wine tourism and 54% interested in food tourism. “Now that the Winelands offers more food and adventure activities, it creates an even bigger draw card, especially for multi-generational families, everyone is included, not just wine lovers.” It is important to note that wine tourism is the top activity requested by clients visiting the Western Cape. This is 15% more than cultural activities and a whopping 44% higher than adventure activities. There’s no question that cultivating the wine tourism market is key for expanding awareness about of the region as a globally viable wine destination for international travellers. Profile of a food & wine visitor Nearly all of the tour operators book food and wine activities for guests from the United States. Other English speaking countries like Canada and Australia also show significant interest in food and wine activities with European countries Germany, France and Italy falling close behind. Very few operators listed any African countries. Couples and honeymooners were most likely to request such tours followed by retired tourists. Business travellers were least likely to request such tours as can be expected when time limitations apply.
these 'influences'. In the following years there was little progress due to changing politics in Europe. It was only as recent as 1972 that the South African government, eager for international acceptance, introduced the Wine of Origin system. Since then viticulture has moved on apace with the introduction of new cultivars to widen the production spectrum. Regions such as Robertson and the Swartland benefitted from new plantings resulting in fresh invigorating wines. Now we enjoy excellent wines from the west coast and Elgin, not to mention Hermanus (Walker Bay) and many other more recent production areas. It has been a long and interesting journey spanning over 350 years. By the way, should you ever need to take comfort if the new US administration starts blowing its own trumpet, just remember that we were making wine 100 years before they signed their declaration of independence!
The majority of tourists visiting the Western Cape and requesting a wine tour are over the age of 35, which correlates with the type of groups that typically visit the Western Cape. Tour operators were asked to indicate if the majority of food and wine tour requests came from new visitors or returning tourists. 73% of first time visitors requested food and wine tours with only 27% of repeat visitors making the same request. Our opinion is that repeat visitors will typically do their own bookings Food & Wine Tourism is of increasing importance to the Western Cape as they have previous experience. Guided food & wine tours towards immersive experiences with local insiders. According to the respondents, tour providers are 'Immersive travel' defines the future of luxury selected based on their specialist knowledge and ability Guests are expecting more for less money and don’t to create tailor made tours. This falls in line with global want luxury but more “real experiences.” travel trends indicating that tourists are seeking out “Luxury is more about being tailored to specific unique and authentic experiences rather than one size interests and having a truly inspiring, insightful tour fits all tours. rather than a fancy car and expensive restaurants.” The knowledge and specialisation of the tour “In the past this meant a 5 star hotel or luxury guide is a crucial factor when booking a tour. The vehicle only. Luxury travel still requires this, but it has guide’s insider knowledge, ability to take tourists to to be immersive and authentic – travellers are more hidden gems and provide exclusive access are key adventurous and research their options.” components of a wine tour. “In the past a luxury tour was a luxury car on a “Luxury transportation” was one of the least normal tour. Now a luxury tour is all about exclusivity important factors, showing that visitors are shifting and the experience.” away from typical ideas of luxury travel and moving www.exploresideways.com
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La Petite Ferme sprei sy vlerke met jongste oesjaar Chardonnay Daar is min plekke waar die uitsigte die wyne só perfek komplementeer soos by La Petite Ferme. Dié boetiek wynkelder voeg ’n nuwe oesjaar by sy aanbieding premium-wyne, met die vrystelling van hul vat-verouderde Chardonnay. Die La Petite Ferme Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2016 is net vanaf die landgoed beskikbaar. Die nuutste inkarnasie van hierdie wyn vertoon ’n speelse aroma beurre noizette (gebrande botter), saam met skeutjies geroosterde amandels - die uitvloeisel van die wyn se oordeelkundige hout-blootstelling. Op die tong is daar geure van vars, ryp pynappel en groen appel. Die wyn het ’n algehele goeie balans; is kompleks en kombineer vars sitrus en elegante lae sensoriese genot, só eie aan premium Chardonnays. “Ons 2016 Chardonnay slaan ’n ander rigting in as die vorige oesjare,” sê Wikus Pretorius, wat sedert Oktober 2015 wynmaker by La Petite Ferme is. “Die vrugte vir die 2016-oesjaar is ’n
mengsel van ons eie landgoed-wingerde en druiwe van Elim (Agulhas), wat meer kusgebonde is. “Die Franschhoek druiwe dra die tipiese steenvrug-geure by en die vars mineraalagtigheid is afkomstig van die Elim-vrugte. Hulle werk uitstekend saam om ’n wyn te lewer wat lengte sowel as varsheid het.” Pretorius is veral in sy noppies met die wyn se delikaatheid en varsheid, terwyl dit steeds gewigtig genoeg is ná die tyd in die vat. “Die resultaat is ’n wyn wat ewe lekker is op sy eie, of as kos-pasmaat.” Die La Petite Ferme Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2016 is ook by die landgoed se keurige restaurant beskikbaar. Die huidige somerspyskaart is die ideale vertoonstuk en die wyn is die perfekte pasmaat vir die geroosterde haasboud met mostert appelsous, baba groente, gedroogde appelpuree. Dit is ewenwel ’n goeie pasmaat vir ander middagete opsies soos die wilde sampioen met blomkooltruffel-puree, pêrelgort, pecorinokaas
en knoffel-krummels; en ook met die gerookte forel wat met suurlemoen-sprietui hummus, geroosterde beet, radys suurroom en babavinkelslaai bedien word. “Ek is mal daaroor om my hande te gebruik in die wynmaak-proses,” sê Pretorius. “Ek daag myself uit om wyne te skep, wat elegant en kompleks is; wat geniet en bespreek kan word; en wat die geleentheid bied vir nuwe ontdekkings wanneer dit met ’n keurig-voorbereide dis voorgesit word.” La Petite Ferme bied ook behalwe die restaurant, ’n reeks akkommodasie met wingerd-suites of luukse kamers in die statige herehuis. Dit is ook ’n baie gewilde bestemming vir funksies en geleenthede. Die La Petite Ferme Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2016 is slegs by die landgoed beskikbar en word in die wynwinkel en restaurant teen R200 per bottel verkoop. www.lapetiteferme.co.za | 021 876 3016
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The Cape Wine Auction: More than a party The allure of the Cape Wine Auction might seem to be in mingling with wealthy and successful people casting their bids on rare wines and unique experiences. There is another aspect to it though; making a profound impact on education and the lives of children in the Cape Winelands. Established in 2014 the next Cape Wine Auction will be held on 10 and 11 February 2017. Auction Director Darielle Robertson believes that raising R33 million in the short space of three auctions is certainly in part due to the model that they have created for giving back. “The proceeds, without offset or deduction, go to the 22 Winelands-area beneficiaries offering education, meals, after care, counselling services, career placements and training. Our model is such that all our beneficiaries are collaborating, sharing expertise and working together and not in isolation as one often finds with some charitable organisations. We track progress, instil accountability, streamline services to reduce overlap and ensure money raised is spent wisely. “We believe that our guests come back every year not only for the auction experience, but because they know that they are supporting an initiative that is making a real difference in breaking the cycle of poverty and empowering children with education and a chance towards a bright future.” Guests pay for the privilege to attend with tickets costing R1 850 per person for access to the Friday evening Barrel Auction, and R5 000 per person for both the Friday and Saturday events. Sponsored by American Express, the Barrel Auction lures wine collectors to bid on and taste directly from the barrels and - in the company of the winemakers - once off, specially curated and limited release wines. The Nedbank Private Wealth Auction on the Saturday takes the form of a lavish luncheon with flamboyant local and international personalities bidding to take ownership of one of the 35 bespoke lots up for auction. “The lots in themselves bring a lot of excitement to the day. We source diverse experiences and rare opportunities to ensure that the novelty of the collections brings guests back each year, and offers something worthwhile for guests to contribute to the
bidding which reaches in excess of R1 million per lot.” One lot includes an all-inclusive seven-night stay on the Azur Benguerra Island, just off Mozambique, for four people to explore the undiscovered stretches of beach while being doted on by Mozambican butlerhosts and indulge in seafood fresh from the ocean. The stay includes helicopter transfers as well as 15 cases of wine from Château Pas de Loup situated in France’s Loire Valley. Then there is the opportunity for six guests to spend a two-night, all-inclusive stay in the company of businessman Christo Wiese at his exclusive and private game lodge in the Kalahari. Included in the lot is a private tasting at his Lourensford Wine Estate and 24 bottles of wine. Rare wines are also incorporated in some of the lots with the first and only Melchior (an 18 litre bottle) Morgenster Reserve 2010 bundled with a four-day stay at Morgenster, inclusive of airfares and transfers; dinner with owner Giulio Bertrand in the Manor House; tutored olive and olive oil tastings as well as private cellar tours. “What people are willing to pay for an experience or exclusive wine largely depends on the day, but last year a record was broken when the first bottle of Touch Warwick Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 together with a luxury golf tour with Tbo ‘Touch” Molefe and Mike Ratcliffe of Warwick Estate, was sold for R1.3 million.” The beneficiary partners of the Cape Wine Auction are The Pebbles Project, MAD Leadership Foundation, The Click Foundation, Community Keepers, Maranatha Trust, Pinotage Youth Development, Wine Training SA, The Kusasa Project, Hope through Action, Aitsa After Care Centre, Eduvate, Hemel & Aarde Community Project, Cape Winemakers Guild, International Wine Education Centre, Love2Give Skills Academy, The Lunch Box Fund, Sparks School International and the Anna Foundation. The auction takes place on Friday, 10 February, at La Motte Wine Estate, while the Anthonij Rupert Wyne estate will host the Saturday, 11 February, event. For more information and to purchase tickets visit the website. www.capewineauction.co.za
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Boschendal’s Black Angus herd takes top award
irrigating our new multi-crop pastures from mobile centre pivots we were able in just one year to improve the soil health to a point where it was rated 11,5 and this was achieved without using any commercial fertilizers.” Because the improved soils have a higher carbon content and more humus, they have been able to reduce the irrigation water by 30%. Another important factor in upgrading soil health has been the introduction of high-density strip grazing. The herds are kept to small areas by fencing them in with mobile electrified fencing. This ensures the pastures are thoroughly grazed and well manured, the cattle droppings being trodden into the soil. The reliance on pastures enables the team to avoid the widely adopted practice of supplementing feeds with maize. The cover crops are so attractive to and right for the cattle that they put on weight and stay healthy. In the last few months only six sick cows had to be treated; all recovered. Intensive farming of this kind enables stocking of up to eight cows per hectare, whereas local beef breeders usually allocate not more than one cow to six to eight hectares of dryland pastures. Boschendal Black Angus cattle are never slaughtered as calves. They grow to three or more years before being sent to the abattoir at Malmesbury. Jason delivers four cows per week and to minimise their stress, is the first to arrive in the early morning. Future plans include an abattoir on the estate. Jason believes Black Angus cattle produce the best and most flavourful beef. “For those dining at Boschendal’s restaurants and picnic venues it is, I like to think, comforting to know that all their meat and poultry have not only been pasture fed nearby but also managed by a caring and dedicated team.”
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and Stony Brook Vineyards Ghost Gum (Cabernet Sauvignon) 2012. Cape Chamonix with its four wines in the line-up was recognised as Franschhoek's Producer of the Year. APG is a special designation for Franschhoek’s best wines. The aim is “to recognise Franschhoek wines, based on the principles of provenance, for wine styles that typify quality wine production in the valley." To be awarded AGP status, a wine has to be: • A current or future release wine • Adjudged to be of a high quality level • Certified Wine of Origin Franschhoek A number of prestigious international and domestic tastings are now used as quality barometer. When a Wine of Origin Franschhoek performs well at these tastings they are automatically awarded AGP status. www.agpc.co.za
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At the Appellation Grand Prestige (AGP) celebration at the end of 2016, apart from AGP status being awarded, all the Franschhoek Ambassador Wines were tasted blind. The tasting job fell to the producers represented at the event, with the object of determining their favourite wine of the night. The peer producers’ pick was the Topiary Shiraz 2014. To celebrate this achievement, Topiary’s winemaker will be travelling on all-expenses- paid trip to Portugal courtesy of Cork Supply South Africa and AGP.11 wines were awarded AGP status on that evening. They are: Môreson Mercator 2013 (Chardonnay), Môreson Mercator 2014 (Chardonnay), GlenWood Vignerons Selection Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Chamonix Troika 2014, Chamonix Chardonnay 2015, Chamonix Chardonnay Reserve 2015, Chamonix Reserve White 2014, Franschhoek Vineyards Semillon 2014, La Motte Chardonnay 2014, Topiary Shiraz 2014
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Boschendal Estate has been awarded the Angus Society of South Africa 2016 Trophy for the best Black Angus commercial breeder in the Western Cape. Rob Lundie, CEO of Boschendal Estate, is particularly pleased about the award saying “We, the new owners, only started work on the expansion and upgrading of the Black Angus herd in 2014. What has been achieved, therefore, has been done in a relatively short space of time. The team here deserve congratulations.” The team in question is Jacques du Toit, General Manager of Boschendal Farm, and the man directly responsible for the herd, Jason Carroll. In 2013 there were 230 Black Angus cattle on the estate. Today there are over 700 with plans to grow the herd to 1 000 in the near future. This commercial herd has been bred from the best available stud stock and is itself managed as a stud herd. The herd is one of relatively few to be registered as grass fed with the pasture feeds supplemented only by salt. Boschendal’s management was determined from the start to farm in an ecologically correct, sustainable way. As this is a pasture fed herd, the beef quality would depend largely on the soil health to provide healthy, nutritious pastures. To achieve this, the beef and sheep pastures have been sown with at least 18 different summer and sub-tropical grasses, legumes, brassicas, cereals and chenopods. Soon after Jacques arrived at Boschendal he took samples from various areas on the estate and sent them to the Brookside Institute in the U.S. for analysis. He followed up by submitting samples from part of the farm where the soil had never been cultivated. The soil exploited over centuries has an organic/microbe soil health of only two, whereas the virgin soil was rated at 23. Jacques says, “We found, however, that by
The Topiary Shiraz 2014 won its maker an all-expenses-paid trip to Portugal
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Claire Horn and Associates
Celebrating 15 years of physiotherapy in Franschhoek Claire Horn and Associates Physiotherapy is celebrating fifteen years of “Physiotherapy in Franschhoek” this year. We are now 4 physiotherapists – Claire Horn, Villene Alderslade, Bronwen Talbot and Tracy Prowse – and have 3 treatment sites: Franschhoek, Pearl Valley and Bridge House School. Alishia Jafthas, well known to many of you, is our office manager and handles the phone, accounts and all of us!! Claire Horn Physiotherapy was founded in 2002. The practice started the little room at the back of the old pharmacy. It was a solo operation, back then, but Franschhoek was packed with many surprises. The first, that there were so many people living in this little town and the second, the wonderful variety of musculoskeletal complexities! We had a celebration at our “new” treatment rooms, 48 Artisan Village, on 15 November 2016 and I wanted to write a note to the Tatler to say ‘Thank You’, to the diverse, interesting and engaging people of the Franschhoek Valley. What a beautiful valley to work in; what a treat the people are, and what a pleasure it is to serve this community. It is a privilege to come into contact with so many people from so many walks of life with so many different life experiences, journeys and stories. Real life stories – my best! I don’t like fantasy – reality does it for me. I have heard the most exciting personal experiences, whether it was simply the story of an injury (how it happened – believe me there are some exceptional ones!) or an experience of their past lives, from recent dream pursuing journeys, to experiences of WWII. Extraordinary stories from the most extraordinary people. I am often asked to tell my “story” or to explain it - so, I thought I would do just that for this article. In subsequent ones we will introduce the entire team. Each one has a story, an area of expertise and special interest in the field of physiotherapy. We work together as a team although each one takes full responsibility for their clients concerns. The joke between me and my clients is that moving to Franschhoek and starting this little physio business was the most underestimated decision of my life. Apart, perhaps, from having three children! (Not forgetting 3 dogs, a few guinea pigs and rabbits too – and now the chickens). The business of family living never ceases to amaze me! When Rob (my dear husband and so much more) and I moved to Franschhoek in 2001 it was my turn to follow him. It
was after all his brilliant choice to take up a position at Bridge House School. We returned after nearly ten years away (Rob following me). We worked and studied in the USA and travelled as much as possible before coming “home” – to South Africa. Rob and I lived in Michigan, Florida, North Carolina, and finally we landed in Oakland, California. The time in the USA was a fabulous learning experience; professionally and personally. In California, I pursued advanced training in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy via a fulltime, year-long residency program. No programmes like this exist in South Africa. It was definitely the most challenging year of my professional life. Following on, I completed a Masters Degree in Health Sciences through Pacific University in Oregon. This led to an examination process to qualify me as a Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist by the American Physical Therapy Association. In addition I was accepted as a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists. Subsequently, I have completed a post professional “transitional” Doctor of Physical Therapy through the University of Montana. There is currently no recognised path to specialisation for physiotherapists in South Africa. Hopefully, one day we can change that, and the skills of physiotherapists in their specific fields of interest and expertise, such as pain and injury management, musculoskeletal diagnosis, and rehabilitation can be more fully understood and recognised as a primary need, both by medical practitioners and medical insurers. I am passionate about the role of physiotherapists as primary care providers for musculoskeletal dysfunction, optimal health and well-being. As a team, we strive to deliver an excellent service to the community of Franschhoek in order to fulfil that role. However, the main component of a physiotherapy practice are the clients. Thank you again for your support over the years. Thank you to our local doctors and our orthopaedic surgeons for their referrals and insight into complex situations and conditions. It is a privilege to work with you all and it is a pleasure to serve the community. Although we’re into February already, may I take this opportunity to wish you all the best for the 2017. The physios can be found at Claire Horn and Associates, 48 Artisan Village. We look forward to serving you this year and many more to come! Claire Horn
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Tatler Motoring Michele Lupini
The epitome of Sports Luxury – with a sense of humour…
There’s something very special about MercedesAMG’s SL 63. Firstly, it’s not a Benz anymore – modern Merc-speak calls it an AMG nowadays – part of the new naming convention. And Merc’s sense of humour? There are also a lot of AMGs, but this one sets itself quite well apart. The SL line stretches back a bit – I suppose as far back as the original that shared its guts with the original gullwing. Now hold that thought for a second… There was a very different Gullwing back in the day – a lightweight racer that I think was best known for its part in the Carrera Panamericana – a wild oldschool street race from Tuxtla Gutiérrez Chiapas, to Ciudad Juárez Chihuahua in Mexico that actually formed part of the world sportscar championship. Guys who raced in it needed a sense of humour – that’s when sex was safe and racing was dangerous, remember… I digress… See, the reason I bring all that up is because that old racecar had a special grille shape, not unlike what Mercedes has just dished up on this latest SL. I like it. I like the history too. Anyway, far from just a poseur’s gizmo, this topend SL (it’s not the flagship – that’s the V12 SL 65) is my favourite. Yes, I have said that the 500 is a good compromise but it remains a compromise – this is the real thing and you have to love it.
Franschhoek Tatler It’s one hell of a machine and doesn’t’ want for much at all – everything is there, the kitchen sink too, so no matter who you are – an Irish seminary school punk come good, a garbage kingpin or just a good old Sandton businessman – this car will stand you apart like few others ever could. SL is far more than just an exceptionally striking and well-equipped car. You’ll pick up that sharper new look right away – highlighted by that Panamericana mouth and sharper Multibeam LED headlamps rounded off by a luxurious, handcrafted feel. Fire it up and that sense of humour becomes even more apparent as it teases you, growling rudely while the turbo whine ramps up. Epic. Classic. Wicked. And SL 63 certainly delivers on its performance promise too – slick, quick, suave, imposing and incredibly fast, its monster biturbo 5.5-litre V8 belts out a seismic 430kW and 900Nm to shift the sizeable sled to 100km/h in 3.9 seconds while easily beating the magic 12-second quarter-mile barrier beyond 210km/h in our coastal altitude tests. It’s also economical when driven with care at 10.1l/100km; that’s doable but something clearly has to give to get a car this big to shuffle along so hastily. It’s breathtaking in its ability to dispatch distance – that sense of humour again. AMG SL 63 may be a big car, but its agile and deft in its own way too – it’s surprisingly well balanced and probably the pick of the bunch versus the heftier and noticeably more cumbersome 65. Of course, as we so often cry with these monster cars that drive just one axle, we’d prefer these things to be all-wheel driven, but we suppose all in good time… Still, this monster act truly impressed us – it’s a star turn with a devious side to it – pretty much like an old gangster – or a fifties road racer with a hell of a character, who’d also have needed a real sense of humour to boot.
Poor condition of vehicles contributes to death toll on roads An immeasurable contributor to the number of fatalities could easily be the poor mechanical condition of vehicles on our roads, believes Vishal Premlall, Director of the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA). “We are reeling from the 1700 odd deaths on our roads over the festive season, many of which could have been avoided if vehicles had been serviced ahead of the holiday rush.” Premlall believes there is a way to overcome this through compulsory roadworthy testing. “The introduction of compulsory, periodic roadworthy testing is long overdue. Unassuming consumers need to be regularly educated on the condition of the car they drive.” However, in the absence of compulsory roadworthy testing, Premlall strongly urges drivers to take these death toll numbers as a wake-up call and to get into the habit of regularly servicing their vehicles. He points out that many workshops, including MIWA workshops, offer free vehicle checks ahead of the holidays but many South Africans still choose not to take advantage of these offers. “The sad reality is that these drivers then not only endanger themselves on our roads but also the drivers around them who may have done the right things and had a service. More needs to be done to bring these senseless deaths to an end. As was pointed out in the media, the number of deaths per week during the holiday season equates to more deaths than those reported in war zones. It’s scary,” he says. He recommends keeping a close eye on your car's manual and schedule maintenance accordingly. “Even better, set a recurring reminder on your phone to get your vehicle checked annually. Keeping up with your car's recommended maintenance schedule can help avoid costly problems with the cooling system, drivetrain, suspension and other components.” He also encourages drivers to ensure their car is serviced by a reputable workshop that only uses quality oil, fluids and parts. “While it might sound like an attractive option to service your car for as cheaply as possible, make sure you understand that the financial implications in the long run will outweigh the apparent short term benefit.” In addition to regular maintenance, he points out that motorists should use a workshop to do regular checks of their vehicle to extend its life. One is
Vishal Premlall, Director of the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA)
regularly checking the level of fluids in the vehicle, such as the antifreeze, oil, transmission fluid, power steering fluid, and brake fluid. “Even if the car doesn't leak fluids, it can develop a leak quite quickly which results in dangerously low levels of fluids. It’s also important to change the oil regularly as this will improve mileage and protect the engine. Naturally it’s important to change the oil filter as well - there is no sense in putting clean oil through a dirty filter, and filters are affordable and available at any parts store.” Premlall also advises drivers to monitor the thickness of the vehicle’s brake pads to prevent the pads from wearing down to metal. Proper tyre inflation will help the tyres handle better and last longer, and it will help get the most out of a tank of petrol. It’s also a good idea to have the tyres regularly checked for wear and to rotate the tyres often as it reduces uneven wear and tear on the tread. “But most of all, don’t ignore small problems. Pay close attention to a vehicle’s noises and also to its warning lights and even cosmetic things, like a piece of rubber trim that’s loose. Ignoring a problem only allows it to get worse, and parts for aging vehicles are often difficult to locate.” “We all need to do what we can to ensure our roads become safer. Making sure your vehicle is roadworthy is a good first step,” he concludes.
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Franschhoek matrics did us proud Bridge House School, which writes the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) National Senior Certificate exams, achieved a 100% pass rate for the 20th consecutive year. One hundred and ten subject distinctions were achieved by the 66 Matrics, of whom 97% achieved a Bachelor Degree pass. The top student at Bridge House, Nina Buys, achieved eight distinctions. Apart from being the Dux student, Nina was an executive member of the SLC and served as Treasurer on the Interact Board. She played first team hockey and first team water polo and was awarded the Sportswomanship award in 2016. Nina was the recipient of the school’s Founders’ Shield which is awarded to the student who personifies the qualities of initiative, independence of spirit and self-motivation, coupled with the qualities of humanity and selflessness. She also reached the Gold Standard of The President’s Award, the highest level of the Duke of Edinburgh International Award for Young People. ***
Hoërskool Franschhoek se 2016 matrieks spog ook met reg oor hulle goeie uitslae – 33 van die 34 wat eksamen geskryf het, het geslaag. Die Dux-leerder is Khayalethu Xokozela. Hy het as 11-jarige na Hoërskool Franschhoek gekom. Sy ouers wou hom wegkry uit 'n omgewing met te veel dwelms, alkohol en seuns wat net op die straathoeke sit. In die agt jaar wat Khaya 'n Fransie was, het dit soms maar moeilik gegaan. Maar met harde werk, selfdissipline en deursettingsvermoë het die klein seuntjie van Khayalitsha dit aan sy onderwysers, sy ouers en bowenal aan homself bewys wat moontlik is. Khaya het in Afrikaans Eerste Addisionele Taal, Besigheidstudies en Toerisme A-simbole behaal en 'n algehele gemiddeld van 74%. Hy gaan in 2017 B.Comm-Rekeningkunde aan die Universiteit van Rhodes in Grahamstad studeer. Teen druktyd het die Franschhoek Tatler nog geen inligting oor Groendal Sekondêr se 2016 matriekuitslae ontvang nie.
Fleur de Lis Nuus
Bridge House Dux student, Nina Buys
February 2017
Under 18 Cricket Tournament The recently-played under-18 T20 cricket tournament has brought the two cricketing greats of the valley closer to one another. The Groot Drakenstein Games Club and Pniel Coronation Cricket Club hosted the 3rd Junior Cricket Festival on 14 and 15 December 2016. In splendid summer weather and under the oak trees at both of the wonderful venues, 72 players from all over the Western Cape participated. The under-18 teams that took part were Pniel Coronation CC, Blue Bells CC, WPCC, St Augustine’s CC, All Rounder Academy and Winelands’ Academy. Many of the games were very exciting, with teams giving their best to secure a win. The finalists were St Augustine’s CC and All Rounder Academy, both from Cape Town; the final being played at the historic Groot Drakenstein Games Club. With outstanding performances both in the field and with the bat, St Augustine’s CC emerged the winners of this T20 tournament. Pniel Coronation, the organisers, would like to thank the Groot Drakenstein Games Club for the use of their exquisite facilities and picturesque setting. It was obvious that the visitors were overwhelmed by the hospitality experienced.
FLTR: Dr Henry Williams (Organiser), Richard von Hoesslin (GDGC President), David Norris (GDGC u12 manager), Angus Simmers (Organiser)
Drakenstein Tourism was the Tournament Sponsor. Gratitude for this generous support for youth development through cricket in the valley was expressed at the awards ceremony after the final. The 4th Pniel Coronation CC Junior Cricket Festival is already being planned for later this year. It is hoped that the festival can be expanded to incorporate more of the tourism products available in the area. Colin Myburgh (Past Chairman Pniel Coronations CC)
Do you have tennis equipment that you don’t use? FHS Dux-leerder, Khayalethu Xokozela, saam met sy trotse onderwysers: VLNR: Lynette Steynberg, Anna-marié Mocke, Khayalethu, Marjorie Myburgh en Rhonda Williams.
FHS hoofleerders
The “Hope Through Action” initiative, which operates through the Franschhoek Valley Community Sports Centre in Groendal, was created in 2007 and uses sport as a means to develop positive life skills and physical abilities in young people. We are in the process of formulating a tennis coaching initiative at the Community Sports Centre and we need equipment such as racquets – particularly children’s racquets – tennis shoes, balls, etc. If you have any equipment to donate, please call Brian Moor on 082 891 3105. Who knows, you may be part of the development of a future tennis champion!
Wilma van der Westhuizen Fleur de Lis is baie opgewonde oor al die gebeure wat gaan plaasvind in 2017. Ons skop af met ‘n heerlike Valentynsdag ontbyt. Kort daarna gaan neem ons deel aan die Rolstoeluitdaging in George. Dit sal die agtste jaar wees dat ons gaan deelneem en beloof om weer ‘n hoogtepunt te wees vir die ouer persone. Al ons ander normale jaarlikse gebeure vind ook weer plaas soos gewoonlik. Hou asb die 8ste Maart 2017 oop, want dan is dit ons groot Sportdag. Dit belowe om prettig te wees en heerlike verversings sal beskikbaar wees. Kom kuier vir ons – ons wil graag alles met julle deel. Ons sê weereens baie dankie aan almal wat bydra tot Fleur de Lis se voorspoed. Franschhoek se gemeenskap is vir ons baie kosbaar.
Probus Club Julie Mitchell Our next meeting is on Monday 6 February 2017. Andrew Kenny will be speaking on ‘The Nuclear Power Deal with Russia’ at Franschhoek Cellars. Monday, 6 March: A.G.M. WHAT IS PROBUS ALL ABOUT? In South Africa there is a rapidly growing number of Probus Clubs, which offer retirees the facility to manage successfully the transition from high pressure executive, professional and other vocational activity to a calmer way of life. This is achieved through these features of membership:
Jeremy Davids
Franschhoek Youth Forum presents Melisa Hanekom
Hoërskool Franschhoek se hoofleerders vir 2017 is Nichelle Cupido en Curtley Bailey
• Opportunities to extend compatible social contacts and maintain an interest in the topical issues of the day. • Nurturing positive attitudes to ageing through group recreation and the sharing of information on issues of concern to Senior Citizens. • Support in grief and illness. • Speakers at monthly luncheons who provide a fresh mental challenge and stimulation. • We are a-political and non-sectarian • We are mindful of the fact that costs are an important consideration. Membership fees, therefore, are kept to a minimum; while monthly luncheon costs vary. • Probus is not a Service/Fund Raising organization. If you are interested in joining or just wish to come along to any meeting please contact me on 083 303 333 5.
PROCHORUS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CYCLING TO BRIDGE THE GAP
A volunteer from Franschhoek is cycling the Transcape race to raise funds for Prochorus Community Development Franschhoek. The Transcape cycle race takes place from Knysna to Franschhoek on 5 -11 February 2017. It has a total distance of 650km with 10700m of elevation over 7 stages. For more information and if you would like to donate towards this cause, go to the givengain webpage search for Prochorus Franschhoek, and donate to CYCLING TO BRIDGE THE GAP activist account. www.givengain.com
“We cannot always build the future for youth, but we can build youth for the future.” Melisa Hanekom represents FRANCO on the Franschhoek Youth Forum. She was born in Franschhoek but moved to Paarl with her family at the age of 4. She matriculated from New Orleans Secondary School in 2007 and decided to study accountancy in 2008 at the Cape Town University of Technology. Melisa life however went into a whole different direction after she accompanied a friend to a camp in 2011. During the camp, which took place at a children's home, Melisa got the opportunity to work with kids and teenagers who were at risk and lacked the basics in life. She liked the innocence and spontaneous attitude of the kids and decided that it could be a potential career for her to pursue. In 2012 she took up an opportunity to do missionary work with the African Enterprise Youth Ministry. She was based in Pietermaritzburg, where she worked in schools and churches. Having faith and a relationship with God is very important for Melisa and she likes to share the many good things God has done for her with young people. On the strength of her missionary experience she started to work at the Lord’s Acre Community
Centre as a programme coordinator in 2013. Her duties included financial administration due to her study background. However, when the opportunity came about to work together with her mentor, Ron Whytock, she took up the position as the operations manager of FRANCO in 2015. In this role Melisa runs the day-to-day activities of FRANCO, which includes providing top-up finance for prospective vocational training candidates. As Melisa became more office bound, she felt that a way for her to connect on a more personal level with young people, and do some scouting for talented students, she would join the Franschhoek Youth Forum. She also sees the Youth Forum as a great opportunity for her to grow personally by learning from other youth leaders. Melisa serves on the executive of the Youth Forum in the capacity of treasurer. Her dream for the Youth Forum is that its members become leaders with values and principles and beacons of hope in the valley.
Rotary News Mark Tanner
February is birthday month for Rotary around the world; February the 23rd to be precise. It was on that day in Chicago in 1905 that Paul Harris, a young lawyer, gathered together in a spirit of friendship and understanding a group of men, each of whom was engaged in a different form of service to the public. Today there are Rotary clubs in over 200 countries and geographical areas. The general objectives of Rotary clubs in every country are the same – the development of fellowship and understanding among the business and professional leaders in the community, the promotion of community-betterment endeavours and of high standards in business and professional practices, and the advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace. Rotary clubs everywhere have one basic ideal – the "Ideal of Service" – which is thoughtfulness and helpfulness to others. To learn more about local Rotary please contact Mark Tanner on 082 773 9217.
Developing Supporting Youth Leaders in the Valley Contact Jeremy Davids (Director) 082 472 5156 jdavids@thecharter.org.za
February 2017
Letters
info@franschhoektatler.co.za Tuk Tuk Franschhoek Dear Editor I refer to the letter of Roger Woodbury- Eggins in the previous edition, which letter calls for response due to various questions raised. Tourism Service The service has been identified a few years ago as a need in town by the tourist industry. It appears that most guest houses and restaurants appreciate this much-needed service for their guests. Authorizations It took extensive applications to the traffic authorities to be issued with the public transport permits. The permit numbers and licenses are on the vehicles. The drivers are all holders of valid SADC licences which permits them to transfer passengers. Safety Drivers are well trained and we try to run a disciplined business. On the inside of the vehicle is a number that passengers can call if the driving is bad. We have as yet not had such a complaint from any passenger. TukTuks are defined as a motorcycle rather than a car. Accordingly seat belts are not applicable. Inside each vehicle is an indemnity notice. Injuries to passengers are covered by the Road Accident Fund and we also have adequite additional insurance. We have not had any accidents where passengers were involved, which is probably due to the slow speed of these vehicles. Parking Currently there is no dedicated allocated parking facility. It must be remembered that the TukTuks are on the move in and around town and stationary parking normally occurs for short periods. The service is an obvious substitute for many more private vehicles that would utilize parking bays, if the transfer service was not available. The TukTuks are therefore rather a solution to parking congestion, than a part of the problem. Rates The rates are on the website (www. tuktukfranschhoek.co.za) and also clearly displayed inside the vehicle. We only operate in and around
ACVV Nuus
Riana Pretorius Welkom aan al die vakansiegangers. Ons is so dankbaar julle is veilig terug! Die kinders is in die skool en die ouers weer terug by die werk. ACVV Franschhoek het ‘n besige Januarie gehad. Baie dankie aan almal wat bydraes tot die Papillonfonds gemaak het. Danksy hierdie bydraes
Franschhoek Tatler town in a radius of ±5 km. To charge per kilometre like taxis that travel longer distances, is not viable at all. In summary our rates are as follows: Transfers in town R30pp one way, out of town R50pp. A 1/2 day wine tour is R180 pp and full day wine tour is R360pp. We also do deliveries for businesses and restaurants that elect that service. Regular Clients The service is tourism-orientated and is not supposed to compete with the taxis. Tourists and all locals who would rather elect to pay lower rates are free to use local taxis. Without stepping on the toes of the taxi industry, we endeavour to cater for locals in the following manner: We have sticker coupons of R15 each for children, with which they can take a one way trip in town. We also have printed sheets of coupons at R950 value per sheet, which are being sold at a 20% discount to guest houses, restaurants and regular users. This can be seen as either a discount for regular users or a commission to the guest houses and restaurants. We have had overwhelming positive response, but we also appreciate positive criticism. Be assured that we want to deliver a positive and professional service that compliments the town. Feel free to contact us for any services or suggestions on 072 735 3035 or at info@tuktukfranschhoek.co.za Graeme Falck & Sonja Hellinger (Owners)
‘Sirkusgrond’ inhospitable Dear Editor, I notice with alarm the way that recreational space in being curtailed in Franschhoek village. First access to the “Sirkusgrond” was blocked off with concrete posts, preventing families from parking under the trees and having a picnic. Now I see that notices have gone up prohibiting fires and alcohol. As someone who uses the Robertsvlei Road regularly, I have always been pleased to see families gathered round a braai at the edges of the “village green” with plates of wors and chops and potato salad, and a beer, while the kids played cricket or soccer. In an unequal society with unequal access to swimming pools and shady gardens, it is a travesty that such spaces should be made so inhospitable. The argument that it encourages drunk driving is illogical and unprovable. John van Zyl
kon soveel kinders 2017 met nuwe skoolklere, skoene en skryfbehoeftes begin. ACVV Franschhoek is registered as a beneficiary with the MySchoolMyVillageMyPlanet Support Programme. We invite everyone to apply for this support card and name ACVV Franschhoek as a beneficiary. You can have up to three beneficiaries on the support card. Apply online at www.mysupporter. co.za/supporter/apply. ACVV Franschhoek would also like to thank Woolworths Franschhoek for the food donations that we receive weekly. We do appreciate your generosity.
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Editor’s Letter
Siegfried Schäfer
Dear Readers I’m always reading something, but lately the number of books in my waiting-to-be-read pile has been growing scarily. The reason for this daunting growth is that I’m slogging my way through what Orville Schell in his New York Times review called a “big ‘big book.’” The tome in question is Why the West Rules, for Now by Stanford historian and classicist Ian Morris. Morris’ goal is to understand both “the evolution of mankind’s past development and prognosticating the future of the continuing East-West horse race”. To do this he starts about 15 millennia ago. Schell is certainly correct in saying: “That’s a lot of history.” I won’t attempt to summarise what I’ve read so far, as that would result in a paperback. Instead I’d rather just highlight two of his more memorable positions and the first only very briefly. According to Morris pretty nigh all human progress results in some way from sloth, greed and fear. Other than pure coincidence, I have to say, I can’t think of many other explanations for developmental progress that couldn’t be reduced to the result sloth, greed or fear… The other interesting point I’d like to highlight are the factors that Morris believes presage societal collapse. He calls them the “Five Horsemen of the Apocalypse”. They are: climate change, migration, famine, epidemic and state failure. It is not too difficult to see how any of these ‘horsemen’ could cause a societal collapse. One should, however, note that numerous academics regard state failure as not being a useful variable in explaining societal collapse as it, in turn, could be the result of several other factors. Be that as it may, “Common characteristics of a failing state include a central government so weak or ineffective that it has an inability to raise taxes or other support, and has little practical control over much of its territory and hence there is a non-provision of public services.”
Being interested in local government I wondered if the ‘five horsemen’ could also be applied to the local context... There’s no denying that our climate is changing – hence our water restrictions, which far too many residents ignore! That’s Horseman One. We’re experiencing significant inward migration at both ends of the demographic spectrum. That’s Horseman Two. Far too many residents in our area don’t have food security. That’s Horseman Three – kinda. Large sections of our community are plagued by HIV/Aids, foetal alcohol syndrome, tuberculosis, diabetes, etc. That’s Horseman Four – kinda again. With regard to Horseman Five, I think the provision of public services is generally good and money to pay for them is being collected despite challenges. That leaves the matter of ‘practical control’. How well are traffic regulations enforced, or zoning scheme regulations, or nuisance by-laws? Hmm… I’ll let you decide on that one! Still on the book front, I recently received a copy of Cause Célèbre – A Biography of John Bevil Rudd. Some Franschhoekers may remember that he owned La Provence (now Grande Provence) from 1981 to 1991 – when he sold it to Count Agusta. The book is by Patrick Streeter and Lin Mehmel – herself a Franschhoeker with an interesting story to tell. I haven’t gotten around to reading it yet, but the blurb certainly got my attention. Here’s what it says: “There are not many men who are mentioned on seven pages of Christine Keeler’s memoirs and also, for the crime of making love across the racial divide, rotted in a South African jail, where food parcels arrived from Jacqueline Kennedy. An Old Etonian and Guards Officer, John Rudd lived a roller-coaster life and liked to portray himself as a homme fatale, but the reality was more complex and intriguing. This biography will put his life in context, from the gilded world of the jeunesse doré of 1950s London, to the sensational trial of 1962, through the last days of a roué growing old disgracefully in South Africa’s Karoo desert.” I bet you’re also intrigued now! (The book is published by The Matching Press – Essex, UK – and can be ordered from Patrick Streeter at sptstreeter@aol.com. £15 for hardback and £10 for paperback. Postage £2) Until next month! Deadlines - March 2017 Issue: Ad Bookings: 15 February 2017 Artwork: 15 February 2017 Editorial: 15 February 2017
FWV News Reinher Behrens
Franschhoek Summer Wines 4 February 2017
Get ready for a high summer celebration at this year’s Franschhoek Summer Wines – Saturday, 4 February, at Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards. Come and taste the Franschhoek Vignerons’ choices for summer. Whites, rosés, Méthode Cap Classiques and light reds – all will be revealed on the day! The wines have been handpicked by the winemakers to complement the hot summer days. Pair your favourites with delicious food from the rotisserie kitchen, as you relax on the veranda or the sprawling lawn with panoramic views of the valley. Live entertainment completes what promises to be a perfect day out in the winelands. Keep things cool and dress elegantly in white.
Tickets are available from www.webtickets.co.za at R180 per person. This includes a wine glass and a tasting of all the wines on show between 12h00 and 17h00. For more info contact the Franschhoek Wine Valley offices on 021 876 2861 or info@franschhoek.org.za.
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Businesses encouraged to review their Business insurance with more wildfires expected Leadership Wildfires throughout the Western Cape have destroyed several historical buildings, residential properties, businesses and farms in recent weeks. With claims now starting to flow in, according to insurers, the total cost of the damages is increasing on a daily basis. Latest figures estimate that the cost of the damages in the Somerset West region alone is already in excess of R100m. Authorities in the Western Cape have advised the public that more wildfires are expected, as drought conditions in the province continue to worsen. With this in mind, Annelie Smith of Risk Benefit Solutions (RBS) states that businesses need to make sure that they are adequately covered for fire damage. “Every organisation is different and not all businesses carry the same amount of fire risk. For example, a cement factory has almost no risk of major losses during a fire, while a furniture factory could probably lose close to 100% of its assets. If a business is next to a forest or open field it will also increase the fire risk. The same will apply to properties with thatch roofs. As a result, it is vital that full disclosure of risk exposures is made to your broker and insurer, to ensure that your business is adequately covered.” She adds that companies need to make sure that their multi-peril or asset policies include the correct insurance cover for possible fire damage. “When deciding the level and types of cover that need to be purchased, the policyholder should determine whether possible premium savings by removing certain covers i.e. loss of profit, will not have a big negative impact on your business at the time of a loss. If the premium saving vs risk exposure is not viable, then it would be recommended that the policyholder keep the wider policy covers in place.” According to Smith, one of the key aspects business owners should consider when it comes to fire cover is having the right risk management procedures in place. “If the insurer finds at claims stage that fire extinguishers have not been maintained or that the proper safety procedures were not followed, there is a strong chance that claims could be repudiated. Business owners therefore need to make sure they know exactly what their insurer’s expectations are in terms of fire risk mitigation. All insurers will do risk surveys on the insured sites, and based on what is available will make certain improvement recommendations. It is important to implement these recommendations as soon as possible and if the insured has any concerns that it is discussed with the insurers immediately,” she states. Smith adds that it is also important for business owners to make sure that the assets are insured for
their new replacement value. “We often find that businesses just calculate the value of their assets when they take out the policy and/or use current values as detailed on their financial statements. In most cases, these values are never revisited. This also extends to the values of historical buildings, high valued art and jewellery. Very specific types of insurance need to be purchased in respect of high risk items and assets that are out of the norm. For example, the thickness of the walls of a historic building is very different to modern buildings and it could be underinsured if current building costs are used to calculate the value of the properties. Detailed valuations in respect of artwork and jewellery will assist with proof of ownership at the time of a catastrophic loss” “Keep in mind, that factors like inflation, exchange rate on imported items and obsolete equipment becoming unavailable, changes the cost of replacing assets. It is prudent to keep up to date with the replacement cost of your assets on a regular basis, to make sure that the policyholder is adequately insured and relevant,” she states. Smith notes that risk management is equally important after the business has claimed for fire damage. “Damaged properties and construction sites are often prime targets for thieves. If a business suffers further losses and damages because of theft during this period and adequate risk mitigation were not implemented, it may become complicated for the insured to claim again for this new / separate incident at the same site. In most circumstances, security protection immediately after a major loss like a fire, is vital to ensure that the premises is secure and that no additional damage is caused by vandals.” Finally, Smith advises businesses to also consider getting a business interruption policy which will protect the business against the loss of income that they will suffer as well as any other costs that they will incur while the business is temporarily not operational. In addition to this, spread of fire risk is high on the risk register of companies especially with the current high level of wind that the Cape is experiencing. Policy holders can be held responsible if the cause of the fire started at their premises and then spread to a neighbour’s premises. Adequate levels of covers need to be investigated in respect of risks like farms, forestry areas, and woodwork companies.” “Keeping company policies and risk management procedures up to date means that insurers will be able to pay claims quicker and with minimal disputes. This is vital for the business to successfully recover and restore operations as swiftly as possible,” Smith concludes.
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Tips for Leaders for 2017
2017 will be interesting! It is going to be a year of change, uncertainty, politicking… and opportunity. It might be possible to say that about most years, but let us consider just some of the activities that will affect us both at home and abroad. Globally there will be change. Trump will bring his own form of unpredictable dynamism to bear on world affairs; we have not seen even half of the impact that Brexit will have economically and politically, not only on Europe but also on our own country and its neighbours; we are in a year of elections and election fever both in our own country, on the continent and abroad. Our economy teeters on a knife’s edge. It has often been said that killing poverty will be done by the growth of small businesses and not by big corporates and certainly not by government. Indeed we have seen in our own country how government has done much to hamper and even smother business at all levels but especially small business. But…there are encouraging signs of positive growth. Commodity prices have been moving upwards – this is a sure sign that the big economies are starting to grow again; civil society is becoming more and more vocal and is not prepared to be quiet when politicians and others behave badly; our press remains vocal and alert; there is significant evidence to suggest that here and overseas more and more of the important work of growing the country is being devised and executed at local level while the politicians and bureaucrats in the centre fiddle. These are good signs and creative opportunities for communities and individuals to engage and grow. So, here are some things we can do in 2017 to grow and develop ourselves, our society and our economy. 1. Fix your mindset; have a clear vision of the future There is little more demeaning and self-defeating than a victim mentality! When one listens to the public discourse it often seems that we South Africans are increasingly becoming whingers and the victims of politics, the economy, crime, others who do not like us (they and them), our neighbours, other countries, the police and on and on. How does this help? If you fix your mindset and consider what you can do to change just the space around you positively, you will at the same time be helping your community, yourself and the country. You will be creating opportunities and this is what our country needs more than anything. Have a sense of hope, spread this hope and be joyful about life. It really is worth living! 2. Be courageous Leadership can be lonely but does not have to be! Courage is required to lead, certainly, but the rewards are worth the effort especially if you work hard at surrounding yourself with like-minded people who also want to make change happen in a positive way. The intrinsic essence of leadership is to take people on a journey that they would probably not have thought of themselves but become excited by the journey itself and the destination you have defined with them. It is important to constantly challenge yourself and your team to seek new, different and better outcomes that benefit most. It has often been said that the happiest people are not those who have the most money but those who focus on doing as much as they can for others. In fact, what may be true about great wealth is that it enables one to be unhappy in comfort! 3. Make creativity your centre point If ever there was time for innovativeness and creativity it is now and it is especially necessary in the South Africa of today. We CANNOT leave the future to the politicians. We know they are incapable and probably also unwilling to really work hard at creating a better future for all.
February 2017 This has become increasingly the domain of the private sector and civil society. Even the government when it is in real trouble calls on the private sector and civil society for help. This does not mean that we should exclude the government. No, indeed the opposite is true. We must take the lead and include, engage and involve government in building a better society for all. Just to be clear – society starts with you. You are the centre point of all of society that is relevant to you so do not start your journey looking to others to provide direction for the things that are important to you. Start with yourself and engage those that want to travel the journey with you and as the journey progresses involve all the relevant stakeholders in your journey to make it a success. We need successes to share! 4. Persevere! There is no way you would be able to summit Mount Everest unless you are prepared to persevere, hang in there, keep going. Especially when the going gets rough and tough! It is in conditions like this that leadership really counts. Leadership is about leading. It is what leaders are called to do. As a leader your job is to make things happen. As a leader the most important resource you have is your team and in tough times one of your most critical jobs is to inculcate this attitude of persevering against all odds. This they will do more successfully and with more determination if you continually fill them with the lightness of hope. It is the hope of reaching the summit that has kept mountaineers going when the odds seem to be totally stacked against them. 5. Spread the love There is too much animosity in the world. We are all too angry about too much. Some of us are angry, but we are not sure what we are angry with, or at, or about. We really need to change this mindset. Anger is a useless emotion which usually leads nowhere, other than to some negative end. Why continue with something that offers no benefit in modern society? We all, and especially leaders need to find ways to love and to spread this sense of love and caring as widely and as vigorously as possible. We need to build a society that looks for opportunities to be of service to others. We need an attitude of abundance as this will lead to a greater propensity to share generously, of our time, expertise and resources. 6. Live and work IN the world The world is truly a village. But it is a village of increasing complexity which simultaneously becomes more accessible and more opaque; bigger and smaller; faster and slower; closer and further. Without education it must feel like a world of chaos. Even with education it is often extremely difficult to understand. And yet it is our world. It is critical that we are part of it; just as it is part of us. We cannot escape from this globalised world. It is all encompassing. We can benefit and find opportunities by working hard at looking at what the world wants and needs; and avoid looking only at the needs and wants of our village, or our country. Be sure to be a world citizen. 7. Make sure you stand for something Far too many of us concentrate on being busy. It is almost as though we believe that busyness will bring its own rewards. This may be so on occasions, or for periods of time. But busyness on its own will inevitably lead to disaster. At the end of one’s life no-one will ever ask what we were busy at; instead they will talk about what we represented; what we stood for. Make sure that you are standing for important principles; important values; important ends. These are the things that make for positive change in society. Think of global icons – Mandela, Mother Theresa, Mahatma Gandhi, Desmond Tutu. All of these individuals are known way beyond their singular area of activity or interest because of what they stood for. What do you stand for? 2017 lies ahead. It will be full of twists and turns, ups and downs. It is within your power to make it a great year of change and renewal for yourself; just as the world itself will be doing this anyway! tony@siroccostrategy.com
February 2017
Let the Lawyer Handle It Graeme Falck
Two minutes to a swimming pool tragedy and a R62m damages claim
“There's no tragedy in life like the death of a child” (Dwight D. Eisenhower)
A recent High Court decision highlights once again both the personal tragedy and the legal consequences of failing to protect children from the dangers of swimming pools and other hazards. The facts: The property in question had both a swimming pool (fenced, with two entrance gates) and a koi pond (neither fenced nor covered) The 2½ year old child at the centre of this case usually accompanied her mother to weekly cell group meetings held at the house The gates were protected with double latches which the child could not have opened herself, but on at least five occasions before the tragedy the gate had been left open. Critically, the mother had pointed this out to the owner’s wife, who had undertaken to ensure it was kept closed in future On the day in question the mother was unexpectedly distracted and out of sight of her daughter for only 2 to 3 minutes. Unfortunately that’s all the time it took
Franschhoek Tatler for the child to fall in the pool, where she was found floating face down. She was resuscitated but suffered severe brain damage The child’s parents sued the homeowner (and his wife as the person in control of the property at the time) for over R62m, both on behalf of their daughter and in their personal capacities Faced with conflicting evidence, the Court found on the probabilities that the gate had in fact been left standing open. If there had been a self-latching spring on the gate (a subject of dispute) it had been insufficient to latch the gate. Who’s liable? Negligence, held the Court, was, on the particular facts of this case, shared between: 1. The property owner, aware of the risk to small children and negligent for failing to ensure that the gate was properly secured with a self-latching spring or padlock 2. His wife, negligent for failing to ensure that the gate was kept closed as promised 3. The mother of the child, on the other hand, was guilty of contributory negligence for leaving her child unattended when aware of the dangers posed by the swimming pool. So the homeowner and his wife are liable for whatever damages the parents can prove. The mother’s personal claim will be reduced by 30% to reflect her contributory negligence, but the child’s proven damages will be 100% payable. (This article first appeared in LawDotNews and is reproduced with permission from the copyright holder DotNews and from Falck Attorneys.)
Does an employee in the public sector have the right to request reasons following an unsuccessful application for employment? Following two rounds of interviews which took place in September 2014 and February 2015, the Applicant in Gezani Isaac Masingi v Greater Giyani Municipality was advised that his application for the post of Municipal Manager of the Respondent municipality had been unsuccessful. The second round of interviews had included a psychometric and competency-based test as prescribed by the Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency Levels, 2007, issued in terms of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act 2003. Dissatisfied with the outcome of the interview process, the Applicant requested the municipality provide him with the outcome of the interview process together with the results of the interview and competency assessments. The request was refused. Thereafter, the Applicant’s attorneys made a formal request in terms of s18 of the Promotion of Access to Information Act, No 2 of 2000 (the Act). This request failed to produce any results. The Applicant then approached the High Court in terms of s11 of the Act and sought an order compelling the municipality to provide him with firstly, the results of the interviews and secondly the scores or aggregate scores of all the candidates interviewed, including the recommendations made to the municipality following these interviews. Section 11 of the Act provides that “a requester must be given access to the record of a public body if (a) that requester complies with all the procedural requirements in the Act relating to a request for access to that record; and (b) access to that record is not refused in terms of any ground for refusal contemplated in Chapter 4 of the Act”. The Court noted that the purpose of the Act was to engender the principle of transparency and accountable governance. The Act arms a party who seeks information necessary for the exercise or
protection of a right to call for the provision of such information. Referring to various authorities regarding the constitutional right of access to information, the Court held that “the right to be provided with reasons for decisions made in the exercise of a public function or power has been an integral part of our administrative law system for decades and is now entrenched by the Constitution”. In the exercise of such right, “the Applicant is entitled to the reasons sought, namely why he was not appointed or appointable”. As to whether the Applicant was entitled to the scores of all the candidates interviewed, the Court emphasised that s34 of the Act provided for the mandatory protection of privacy of third parties who are natural persons. That section provides that “subject to subsection (2), the information officer of a public body must refuse a request for access to a record of the body if its disclosure would involve the unreasonable disclosure of personal information about a third party, including a deceased individual.” Noting that one of the grounds for refusal was personal information relating to medical history or personal opinion, the Court held that the ambit of medical information was wide enough to include psychometric assessment scores if this was a component of the competency assessment. As such, the Applicant was not entitled to the competency-based assessment scores and results of other candidates other than his own. The municipality was nonetheless ordered to provide the Applicant with the reasons for not appointing him to the post of Municipal Manager as well as the recommendations made to Council in relation to the first, second and third recommended candidates. The Applicant was also entitled to his own personal competency assessment scores. Gavin Stansfield (Director in Hofmeyr's Employment Practice)
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Bodies corporate must have adequate reserves
Legislation has recently been passed which obliges trustees of sectional title schemes to set up a reserve for repairs, maintenance and asset replacement of the common property. This is in addition to the current administration requirement to cover future operating expenses. If you are involved with bodies corporate you need to pause and consider this legislation – it could hit your pocket and will take time to understand as it places increasing onus on trustees and by extension all stakeholders. How will it affect me? The new common property reserve fund will depend on the size of the scheme’s common property assets – for example, if there are items like lifts, large buildings etc. then your exposure will be greater. The higher the body corporate’s cash position and/ or investments the lower the financial exposure you will have. To illustrate this, look at the body corporate’s annual financial statements and see what cash and/ or investments they have. If the cash/investment is enough to cover a full year’s expenditure, your financial exposure should be low as the trustees on the body corporate will be able to create the reserve by using the current cash/investments. How is the reserve fund determined? The Act lays down requirements for the reserve fund – the minimum amount is 15% of last years’ payments to the administration fund (sectional title schemes have been required for some time to have a fund for operating costs, called the administration fund). In terms of the reserve fund, the trustees must draw up a detailed plan to be presented at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). This needs to show, inter
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17 alia, each capital item and forecast future repairs and replacement of the capital item for the next ten years. As an example take a lift and assume its economic life is twenty years and the replacement cost is R1 million and the lift is ten years old. Annual maintenance is R10 000. Then the trustees will need to provide R10 000 (annual maintenance) plus R100 000 (ten years to replacement) = R110,000 per annum to the reserve fund. This plan is then approved at the meeting. This is clearly a substantial undertaking – make sure you understand how this will work. Other matters: • The reserve funds are to have separate bank accounts • Financial statements of bodies corporate are to be audited • No proxy may represent more than two owners • Fidelity and public liability insurance needs to be taken out • Valuations of the scheme are to be done every three years • In general meetings motions are carried by majority vote. The majority is based on the participation quota of each member i.e. voting is by value • A new Ombud Service, which applies not just to sectional title schemes but also to all “Community Schemes” including Home Owners Associations and the like, has been set up to provide a dispute resolution process for anyone affected by a dispute in the scheme All new schemes and rule changes are to be vetted by the Ombud Service. A new set of prescribed rules for bodies corporate came into effect in October 2016. They replace existing rules and new and existing bodies corporate need to implement these new rules. The only exception is where bodies corporate have customised rules for their body corporate and these rules do not conflict with the new rules. There have been significant changes to the governing of bodies corporate. Speak to your accountant if in doubt as it may require additional funding by you. Remember that while you may need to pay now to set up the reserve, in the longer term this will even out and will substantially reduce the need to raise special levies. Comcast Corporation is a leading telecommunications and entertainment company. Comcast has two operating divisions, Comcast Cable and NBCUniversal. Comcast Cable is the biggest pay-tv and internet services provider in the US and also provides fixedline telephone services. NBCUniversal owns television networks, produces television programs and films and owns broadcast rights to sporting events like the Olympic Games. The most well-known film producer in the company is Universal Studios which also operates four theme parks in Asia and the US. The Walt Disney Company This well-known entertainment company manages media networks, parks and resorts, produces films and sells consumer goods. Disney owns an impressive portfolio of assets which include ESPN, ABC, Lucasfilm (Star Wars), Marvel Studios and numerous parks and resorts. Henkel Henkel is listed in Germany and is the world’s largest producer of adhesives and sealants for consumer and industrial use. Henkel also sells beauty care products and household cleaning products. Henkel has a well diversified product offering, extremely competitive brands and market positions en good exposure to growing markets (Henkel earns 40% of its revenue in developing countries). WPP Plc WPP Plc is listed in the UK and is the world’s largest marketing group. It includes businesses such as Ogilvy & Mather, Grey, Mediacom and many others. The group has 200 000 employees in 3 000 offices in 113 countries which serve most of the world’s largest companies like Coca-Cola, Nestlé and L’Oréal. WPP offers every marketing service you can think of and the company’s dominant position in many of its markets allows it, for example, to negotiate better prices for TV-advertisements for its clients.
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Gardening in February
February 2017
PROMOTIONAL ARTICLE
Beat the drought with grey water
Natie Ferreira
The City of Cape Town announced on Monday, 16 January, that they now only have 100 days of water supply left at current consumption rates. And the worst of February and March’s heat is still to come. With this kind of statement from local government it is no wonder that water; or rather the lack thereof, is on everyone’s lips. The water saving measures are obviously not working. Most municipalities around us have moved over to level 3 restrictions which means, amongst other measures, a complete hosepipe and irrigation system ban. Heavy penalties and fines are payable for excessive use and transgressions. Yet the water is still running out. The time has come for some radical thinking with disruptive ideas and technologies. February is not the greatest of gardening months, so I am going to use some of this space to share some ideas, even if it is just to stimulate conversation. Rain water harvesting is an obvious start. Let’s look at the sums. For every 100m² of roof area you can harvest 80 000 litres of water in an average rainfall year. Storing that for summer irrigation use is simply not practical, but using that same water during the rainy season for household purposes makes more sense. Installing a simple pressure pump that feeds into you house plumbing can be costly but the buy-back period might be shorter than you think. Going “offgrid” with water during the winter months will allow our dams to recover to decent levels and will also allow municipalities more time to spend on much needed infrastructure maintenance. Dual systems like this should be mandatory in new buildings and subsidies should be given for retrofitting. In the summer months, grey water harvesting can go a long way towards keeping your garden alive. In the Western Cape, we have mostly acidic soils. Using greywater on lawns, vegetables and fruit trees can actually be beneficial because the water has an alkalizing effect. Salt build-up can be a problem with prolonged use, but making sure that there is adequate organic material in the soil acts as a good buffer against this. The winter rains will leach any excessive salt from the soil. Grey water can also be used to wash down cars, boats, floors and driveways. If you don’t plan on storing any grey water the water does not have to be treated. A basic
system can be installed for less than you think. One of the most effective ways to deal with water scarcity is too improve the water holding capacity of our soils. For this one can look at the concepts from Yeoman’s Keyline design and Bill Mollison’s Permaculture principles. Horizontal swales on contour, retention ponds and gravity fed irrigation systems works to slow down and retain water as it flows over the property. Permanent groundcover, deep mulches and green manures add to the organic content of the soil and acts as a sponge to hold water. There are also some products on the market that helps with water retention. Humic acid containing soil improvers and water retaining polymers are available from most garden centres, but these are not quick fixes and should be used in conjunction with the other methods stated above. Back in the garden the heat and drought will be limiting your tasks this month. Winter brassicas should be sown in seed trays this month. Harvest tomatoes, beans, brinjals, peppers and fruit regularly. Garden hygiene is an important link in the prevention chain against fruit fly and codling moth. Rotting fruit should be removed daily. Use whatever you can get your hands on to cover the soil. Practice cut-and-drop with spent corn stalks, sunflower stems, cabbage leaves, bolted lettuces and carrot and beetroot tops. All these will slowly rot into the soil to improve the quality of next season’s crops. It is harvest season and I am looking forward to Hanepoot grape jam, Shiraz syrup, Merlot jelly, ripe fig jam, pasta sauce, curried beans and chilli sauce. The garagiste equipment will also be put to good use!
“global water crises – from drought in the world’s most productive farmlands to the hundreds of millions of people without access to safe drinking water – are the biggest threat facing the planet over the next decade.” World Economic Forum The World Economic Forum in 2016 identified water crises as one of the biggest threats to man’s future, with Africa projected to be the worst affected. Overuse, inadequate water infrastructure and poor management are largely to blame. If the current drought is anything to go by, huge challenges lie ahead. The City of Cape Town has recently implemented ‘Level 3’ water restrictions that require a 30% curtailment of all water usage. Residents are prohibited from using sprinkler systems and hosepipes to water gardens, wash cars, or top-up swimming pools. Golf courses, sport fields and parks are also not permitted to irrigate their facilities unless non-potable water is used. Everybody is talking about how to conserve, re-use and recycle water. Someone phoned in to the radio recently, saying that he had put a five-minute alarm in the shower for his son and saved R2000 p.m. as well as thousands of litres of potable water! Other people are collecting their shower water in buckets for re-use in their gardens and directing their washing machines’ overflow to their lawns. Harvesting rainwater is another regular point of discussion. Droughtmaster and MaskamWater have a solution for all domestic or commercial black and grey water re-use. MaskamWater installed their very first Decentralised Waste Water Treatment Plant in Franschhoek in 2010. Since then they have supplied and installed more than 120 units in eight countries with 22 of those units installed in the Franschhoek Valley. It is undoubtedly time to seriously consider water re-usage. Along with death and taxes, the only certainty in future is that potable water will get scarcer and more expensive. The greenest way to treat waste water In the present climate, water treatment is a great concern. The Clarus Fusion Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) is based on world-leading technology– there is no greener way to treat waste water. Power consumption ranges from as little as 60 watts (1 – 20 people) to 340 watts (per 100 people). Clarus Fusion plants are the complete answer to waste water treatment – low energy, low maintenance, small footprint, underground – and
easily incorporated in the architecture of buildings or installed in gardens. Waste water can be treated for re-use from as little as R1.98 per kl. The Clarus Fusion WWTP produces water that complies with the General Limits of the Department of Water and Sanitation. If needed, water can also be treated to Special Limit specifications. As a result, treated water can be used safely in the garden with no wastage. A further advantage of the Clarus Fusion WWTP is that it extends the availability of water by up to three times its normal usage. This is achieved by treating the waste water from a building (first use), directing purified water back into the building (second use) and treating it again for irrigation purposes (third use). Additionally, in commercial applications, treated waste water can be used on wash bays, or for other purposes. MaskamWater has been working with the Western Cape Government and Green Cape for many years to provide dignified sanitation to all communities regardless of income or location. MaskamWater can provide solutions anywhere – from prestige urban developments to informal settlements and rural communities where treated water can be reused to the benefit of the community through irrigation and other non-potable applications. With the current drought in the country Clarus Fusion technology offers life-saving alternatives. Nedbank has recently agreed to offer financing on the Clarus Fusion Treatment Plant, making it much more affordable to change your septic (or conservancy) tank over to a treatment plant and simultaneously stop the pollution of our natural resources. Visit the MaskamWater website for more information: www.maskamwater.com. Commercial wash bays are notorious for wasting millions of litres of water by simply allowing it to go down the sewer. Here too, The Droughtmaster is helping to solve the water crisis. To date more than 125 million litres of drinking water has been saved at wash bays throughout the Western Cape through the installation of Ewasha water recycling systems, thus reducing the water footprint of wash bay operators by up to 80%. For more information visit: www.ewasha.co.za. The Droughtmaster is the local MaskamWater dealer who both installs new plants and services existing ones. Contact Kim at: kim@ thedroughtmaster.co.za or 082 587 5172.
Rainfall Figures Measured at La Cotte/Nerina Street for periods indicated mm/year
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2004
mm/month 2015
709
2005
916
2006
884
2007
1153
Dam Levels 2016
Month
Accumulative
Month
Accumulative
January
20
20
11
31
27
27
February
37
36
March
6
9
11
48
57
93
55
148
28
As at 16 January 2017
Steenbras Upper
71.1%
Steenbras Lower
38.1%
Wemmershoek
37.2%
176
Voëlvlei
47.7% 36.8% 53.5%
2008
1217
April
2009
978
May
58
106
June
166
272
198
374
Theewaterskloof
July
190
462
209
583
August
89
551
Berg River Dam
73
656
September
41
592
56
712
2010
740
2011
830
2012
1079
2013
1471
October
11
603
14
726
42.5%
2014
1033
November
41
644
6
732
661
December
17
661
Total Storage This Time Last Year
2015
22
754
51.4%
Total Storage
February 2017
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Book Review
By Paul Kalanithi. Publ: The Bodley Head. 288 pages There are several medical practitioners, physicians and surgeons, who have made a distinguished parallel career for themselves as writers. Atul Gawande in Chicago, Abraham Verghese at Stanford and now Paul Kalanithi, also at Stanford, have written widely on major issues in medicine in newspapers and magazines. They have all also written important books that have explored such subjects as doctorpatient interaction, developments in neuro-surgery, and, inevitably, the problem of confronting death in all its many forms. Interestingly, all three are either first or second-generation immigrants, Verghese from Ethiopia and the other two from India. What differentiates the author of “When Breath becomes Air” from the others is the fact that his life was cut tragically short by terminal cancer. Miraculously he managed to complete most of the manuscript before he died, leaving his wife, also a doctor, to complete the final chapter of the book. Compounding the tragic reversal of roles from award-winning researcher and neurosurgeon to that of a hospital patient suffering from inoperable lung cancer, is the fact that he was only 36 when he died. He had packed several careers into that short life, starting with a degree in literary studies. His mother had encouraged him to read widely – Walt Whitman, Sartre, Thoreau – and this easy familiarity with great literature, together with his more formal studies, infuses his own writing. He then starts a new career in medicine. He explains the seemingly arbitrary change in career as an effort “to forge relationships with the suffering” and he
takes the reader through the strenuous stages of training that result in his becoming a neurosurgeon. Although some of the descriptions of dissection room experiences are pretty graphic and stark, he is making the point that the brain is the major controlling element of every aspect of our lives. He writes, “Every operation on the brain is a manipulation of the substance of ourselves, and every conversation with a patient undergoing brain surgery cannot but help confront this fact.” But he maintains that excellence in neurosurgery is not enough. His research takes him into neural prosthetic technology through which brain signals can be conveyed to limbs when the brain has been damaged. This exploration gains him many awards. But, restless mind that he is, he also examines his own procedures. Is he a hare or a tortoise? A hare moves as fast as possible, but can make mistakes. The tortoise moves methodically and makes no mistakes. But, as a hare, in the guise of a skillful and accomplished surgeon he can push himself to the utmost and perform many more operations and thereby alleviate much more suffering – which was his rationale for becoming a neurosurgeon in the first place. While he is working at the peak of his professional powers, the unthinkable occurs. He is diagnosed with incurable lung cancer. It is a death sentence, but it also forces him to rethink his vision of medicine, now, as a patient, not a healer. His understanding of his patients, past and present, changes and grows. His views on life and death gradually transform. As part of their approach to dealing with the last chapter of his lifetime he and his wife decide to have a baby. In the thoughtful third segment of the book he poignantly describes playing a positive role during the first eight months of his little daughter’s life. His meditations on life and time are forged on the anvil of his pain and his impending death. His final words are,” Everyone succumbs to finitude,” and he dedicates the book to the readers who “have the longevity that I do not.” Never sentimental or overemotional, this is an engrossing, inspiring and uplifting book to read.
Charlotte van Zyl
When Breath becomes Air
Kunskafee was nog ‘n program wat jy regisseer het. Wat was vir jou die hoogtepunte? Die aktrise Bea Athur van Golden Girls-faam het ‘n paar kabaretkonserte in Johannesburg en Kaapstad gehou en ons kon ‘n onderhoud met haar voer; en tydens ‘n onderhoud met die fotograaf David Golblatt het ek op ‘n foto afgekom wat hy van ons gesin geneem het toe ek 5 jaar oud was. Dit was onwerklik.
met Riaan Badenhorst, onafhanklike TV vervaardiger en regisseur van Badie Films Jy woon in Franschhoek en werk hiervandaan, watter produksie fasiliteite gebruik jy? Die dag toe ek ‘n sterk skootrekenaar en my eie redigeer-sagteware gekoop het, was dit vir my soos ‘n paspoort na vryheid. Ek kan enige plek sit en werk, solank daar ‘n gemaklike stoel, tafel en elektrisiteit is. Verder deel ek ‘n kantoorruimte in Boschenmeer se gholfklubhuis met ‘n ander produksiemaatskappy, waar ek toegang tot meer fasiliteite het. ‘n Program oor Adam Small wat jy regisseer het, het vir jou ‘n ATKV toekenning besorg. Wat dink jy was die interressantste inligting in die program? Ek was toe nog ‘n insetselregisseur vir Kwêla op kykNET. Adam het sy lang stilte verbreek en vir die eerste keer in baie jare ‘n onderhoud toegestaan. Sy rou eerlikheid en broosheid het my diep geraak. Jy was die regisseur van ‘n reeks oor boerekos. Waar het julle oral die materiaal vir die program gekry en opgeneem? Die aanbieder, Dine van Zyl, het dit haar lewenstaak gemaak om Boerekos te kook, daaroor te skryf en te praat. Sy het met al die idees vorendag gekom, en ons het die interressantste mense ontmoet. Jy en jou lewensmaat, Gustav, woon al lank hier. Hoekom Franschhoek? Ons het in 2006 uit Johannesburg hierheen getrek omdat dit vir ons albei moontlik was om van die huis af te werk, en ons was op soek na ‘n lewenstylverandering. Ek was kort tevore vir ‘n tvopname hier, en toe was die koeël deur die kerk.
Jy het lank vir Pieter Cilliers Produksies gewerk. Wat was jou eerste projek toe PCP sluit en jy jou eie produksie maatskappy stig? Ek het ‘n dokumentêr oor die skep van van ‘n kookboek in die dorpie Charroux op die Franse Platteland gaan maak. Dit was Marlene van der Westhuizen se boek Geheime van ‘n Franse Kookklas. Jou nuutste reeks – ‘n Halfuur met Hanlie – word tans op Via uitgesaai. Wat is jou opdrag vir die program? Dis 'n gespreksprogram waarin die aanbieder Hanlie Retief onderhoude voer met Suid-Afrikaners wat 'n mens kan groepeer onder ikone of swaargewig persoonlikhede. Dit gaan nie noodwendig oor hulle lewensverhaal nie, maar eerder oor iets waarvoor hulle op daardie spesifieke oomblik in die nuus is. Mense soos PG du Plessis, Pik Botha, Helen Zille en PieterDirk Uys was al voor ons kameras. Wat is jou volgende program of reeks waarna kykers kan uitsien? Ek werk op die oomblik aan ‘n reeks vir kykNET oor Kook & Geniet. Niks smaak so lekker soos ‘n groot skep nostalgie nie. ‘n Mens besef dat hierdie kookboek ‘n soort herinneringsdokument in baie huishoudings geword het. Jy is ook ‘n krieketskeidsregter. Wanneer laas het jy in ‘n wedstryd opgetree? Ek was vir 5 seisoene deel van die Western Province Cricket Umpire Association, maar ek het in 2012 opgehou omdat dit te veel met my werk begin bots het. Ek mis dit regtig baie. Elke keer as ek verby ‘n krieketveld ry, klop my hart vinniger Wat lees jy graag? Ek hou baie van epiese verhale, want dit speel soos ‘n fliek in my kop af. Ek het onlangs The Runaway Horses van Joyce Kotze gelees, en die prentjies bly my steeds by.
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La La Land
Lego Batman
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Music Alchemy
February 2017
ATKV Oesfees celebrates 10 years Solms-Delta, 25 March 2017
James Stewart
#FHKLive
Concert promotion is a brutal game. Either money is made or shirts are lost; there is no middle ground. It’s a game I’ve specifically avoided until a conversation with my wife in early 2016 revealed that some exposure in this area would complement my schooling at the street university that is the music business. As happens in polite (and other) conversation I’m asked ‘what I do’. I’ve always struggled with a succint, honest and sexy answer. It hit me on the way back from a Sunday evening gig at The Alma Road Café in Rosebank, Cape Town. “The Alma” is my favourite gig. A maximum of fifty music adventurers congregate on mismatched chairs in a dimly-lit ex-corner café (seriously – they sell Chappies and loose cigarettes, hand-knitted booties and tea-cosies). The fridges are turned off during performances as the hum and ambient light is (according to the enigmatic muso-owner-host-sound-engineersalad-server Richard Tait) “an unacceptable distraction to the artist”. I open my eyes while meandering through unplugged melodies to be met by transfixed stares – lost with me in the moment. There’s nothing like it, but I digress. Simply put I’m addicted to the ephemeral timeand-space thing – alchemy if you like, between the artist and audience which is at its most pure live. And that’s why I decided to take the plunge and do these concerts. The Franschhoek Cellar’s willingness to try new things together with my relationships in the music industry and some significant support from Paul Bothner Music meant we could get some amazing artists to take a chance on us. We kicked off our #FHKLive season with Prime Circle, one of the most hardworking and professional outfits I’ve had the pleasure of doing business with. Ross Learmouth and the boys’ debut Franschhoek performance was everything the full house could have hoped for. Watershed followed two days later. Platinum selling for palpable reasons. Easy on the ear nuggets finessed by Craig Hinds in an uncomplicated and polished fashion. Not much more can be said about Arno Carstens. The singer of the legendary Springbok Nude Girls and sometimes-solo-artist is an enigma. His understated demeanor off-stage shapeshifts behind the mic. Whooping and strumming for two and half hours. The house was indeed brought down. Ard Matthews arrived casually with flip-flops, a guitar and his unique voice. Songs of beauty and hope delivered with authority, sensitivity and skill. Being a Durban boy this was the perfect opportunity for a curry. Over the course of the day I called Marigold three times (three different accents) for a booking to be politely rebuffed on each occasion. Undeterred we arrived in person to
Ard Matthews
Watershed
Arno Carstens
make our case and said we’d be at Tuk Tuk across the road having a few if anything changed, which did. A cancellation! Marigold was everything I hoped for and I’ll be returning – hopefully to bigger portion sizes. I’m looking forward to sharing great musical happenings in the coming months. I’ll keep you posted. Thanks for your support.
Pierneef tribute exhibition at La Motte
Bushveld trees (1955) (La Motte Museum collection), displayed on JH Pierneef studio easel with a bronze bust of Pierneef by Coert Steynberg (Ditsong collection)
The La Motte Museum presents a new exhibition – A Tribute to the life and work of Jacob Hendrik Pierneef (1886-1957). The exhibition, which will run for the duration of 2017, celebrates the artist's contribution to South African art and enhances La Motte's permanent heritage collection with selected artworks and personal artefacts from various collections in South Africa. The year 2017 has special significance for the La Motte Museum as it marks 60 years since the death of the artist, as well as the 90th birthday celebration of his daughter Marita, who is a friend of La Motte and the provenance of the museum's permanent Pierneef collection. La Motte's association with the art of Pierneef dates back to 2002, with the creation of the estate's premium, Pierneef Wine Collection. Ever since, Pierneef ’s love for that which is truly South African, as well as his passion for his art are echoed in more than just the name of this wine collection and the estate's Pierneef à La Motte Restaurant. There is also a strong synergy between La Motte and Pierneef with reference to a love for the South African landscape and nature as well
as an interest in the preservation of architecture. The selection of artworks has been carefully selected from both public and private collections to accompany and contextualise La Motte's core culture-historical collection. Through this exhibition key aspects and periods are identified to introduce JH Pierneef – the man, the artist and heritage, each being highlighted by artworks and memorabilia that on occasion associates with key influencers, mentors, friends and collectors of Pierneef. Themes such as mountains, clouds, trees and architecture that dominated the Pierneef oeuvre are explored. With more than 100 Pierneef artworks on exhibition, personal memorabilia as well as educational information, the exhibition offers a unique opportunity to engage with the various themes and their subjects and to compare the various styles and approaches used by Pierneef in his almost 55 year artistic career. The La Motte Museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 09h00 – 17h00. www.la-motte.com
The ATKV Oesfees at Solms-Delta will be celebrating another successful wine harvest on Saturday, 25 March 2017. Join the workers of the valley, along with thousands of other music, food and wine lovers to share in the joy of a diverse cultural event, featuring some of the finest home-grown musicians, as well as some of South Africa’s most popular artists and bands. The Franschhoek Valley has a rich and lively music culture. The local Music van de Caab project, sponsored by Solms-Delta and Boschendal, under the leadership of the brilliant Adriaan Brand of Springbok Nude Girls, seeks to preserve and develop the diverse musical heritage of the rural Cape, including the fostering of local musical talent. The Music van de Caab acts that will be performing at the ATKV Oesfees include the Klein-Handjies Preschool Choir and the “Kaapse Klopse”-style walking band, Langbroeke; a female choir ensemble Die Soetstemme; the Delta Valley Entertainers and the Lekker Lekker Delta group. Top South African talents who will be sharing the stage include Radio Kalahari Orkes, Manouche, Nick Turner, Riku Lätti, Bacchus Nel, Jackie Lätti, Hannes Coetzee, Die Papier Familie Orkes, Akkedis, Les Javan, Hemelbesem and Yoma, Brain Cloete, Churchil Naudé, Die Wasgoedlyn and Tribal Echo. A special treat this year will be a performance by the African Jazz Pioneers. An annual ATKV Oesfees highlight is a performance by winners of the ATKV Riel Dance Final. The Betjies from Betjiesfontein were the winners of the ATKV 2016 Riel Dance competition in the junior category and will take to the stage to entertain with their impressive footwork. This year marks a very special occasion as the ATKV Oesfees reaches its tenth anniversary. Mark Solms from Solms-Delta says: “When we launched
the ATKV Oesfees in 2008, we were not sure how it would turn out. But the celebration turned out better than we could have dreamt and the festival just keeps on growing. We proudly share our love for everything that unites us in this beautiful land, with our music and food and wine, and our deepest and best hopes for the years to come.” “The ATKV’s objectives are to further Afrikaans and provide a cultural home for Afrikaans people. Afrikaans is one of the strongest indigenous languages in Africa, and creates exceptional opportunities for nation building, development and letting the South African landscape thrive. To do this with partners, further enhances the potential for success. Therefore, the cooperation with Solms-Delta is an excellent opportunity for the ATKV to celebrate Afrikaans and turn objectives into achievements,“ says Japie Gouws, managing director of the ATKV group. Traditional food and excellent wines from the Solms-Delta farm will be on sale. There will be a special area for kids, managed by a professional events company, Cre8tive Kids. Children are registered and are looked after inside a specially fenced, safe area. They can look forward to playful activities all day. Come join the special people of Solms-Delta for this annual gathering filled with thanksgiving and good cheer. Ticket prices: Earlybird: R99: Until 14 February 2017. Presales: R120: 15 February to 24 March 2017. Tickets at the gate: R150: On day of event. Kids 2 – 12: R40: Earlybird, presales and at gate. Kids under 2: R1: Babies also get tagged so that the organizers have an exact count of all the festival goers. Tickets are available from Computicket. www.oesfees.co.za
Valentine’s dinner under the stars Grande Provence, 14 February 2017 Surprise your Valentine with the ultimate romantic dinner under the stars in the Sculpture Garden at Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate. Nothing says “I love you” like an intimate dining experience in the elegant Restaurant at Grande Provence or your own private, luxuriously draped outdoor pavilion on Valentine’s Day. Couples will be treated to a seductive 7-course Valentine’s menu made with love by Executive Chef Darren Badenhorst. This culinary indulgence begins with an enticing menu with canapés, petit-fours and a long stemmed rose. You can either opt for the regular Valentine’s dinner at R885 per person, which includes a glass of bubbly on arrival, or go all out for the private gazebo at R3 250 per couple. This ultra-romantic al-fresco dinner includes oysters and a bottle of the estate’s elegant Grande Provence Brut Méthode Cap Classique. There are also some optional extras such as Imperial Heritage Caviar and more oysters for couples who want to throw all caution to the wind.
To make your evening extra special, a romantic stay at the intimate Owner’s Cottage on the estate is highly recommended. reservations@grandeprovence.co.za 021 876 8600 (Lizelle)
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February Calendar 4 February
Summer Wines Venue: Leopard’s Leap. Time: 12h00 to 17h00. Cost: R180 pp Booking: www.webtickets.co.za.
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Blair Taberer live at Sunday Music Picnics Venue: Boschendal. Time: 13h00 Cost: R495 picnic basket for 2, R260 picnic basket for 1, R980 picnic basket for 4, Kids under 12, R115. Booking: reservations@boschendal.co.za or 021 870 4274.
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Cape Wine Auction 2017 Venue: Anthonij Rupert Wyne. Cost: From R1 850 pp (access and participation to the Friday night event) and R5 000 pp (access and participation to the Friday and Saturday events). Booking: www.thecapewineauction.com/ tickets/
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Harvest Festival Venue: Grande Provence. Cost: R695 pp, R350 kids under 12. Time: all day. Booking: reservations@grandeprovence. co.za or 021 876 8600
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Alcoholics Anonymous Contact 021 433 2709 or 073 125 0188 (Jeffrey) Backgammon Club Meets All welcome. Own board not required. Venue: Taki’s Place. Time: 19h00. Info: Graeme Oliver - graeme @ poachedrhino. org or 072 815 8209
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Food and Wine Tastings Venue: La Motte Tasting Room. Time: 10h00 to 11h00. Cost: R130 pp. Bookings: tasting@lamotte.co.za or 021 876 8820
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do and not what you feel must do. Libra, 23 September – 22 October: Jupiter is still in this asterism for a while and you will be challenged to hold the balance between extremes. One of the great problems is that it indicates difficulties in deciding which side to take on an issue. Be careful to defend other people’s rights, especially if you are not personally involved. Scorpio, 23 October – 21 November: With Mars in Aries, Scorpions’ attention span is much challenged and you have to be smart and keep calm. Whatever you discover in circumstances, your feelings and emotions will always be an important means to greater understanding. The closer you approach reality, the nearer you come to unity. Sagittarius, 22 November – 21 December: You have a strong desire to be free to experience life in your own way. However, although you are an individualist and like to take yourself to task be aware that by accusing anyone of his fault, you only make him firmer in it. When the pretender shows any generosity he celebrates it with trumpets. Capricorn, 22 December – 19 January: The hereafter is the continuation of the same life in another sphere, so be sparing of your words and actions if you wish them to be powerful. All the situations of your life are tests to bring out the real and the false. False politeness is like imitation jewelry. Aquarius, 20 January – 18 February: The water bearer or pitcher creates rituals for purification and symbolically merges from the individual to the universal life force. The pitcher can only pour forth its water of universal knowledge by free will. As long your personal ambitions are in the way, love cannot break those obstacles on you path. Pisces, 19 February - 20 March: This mutable sign and changeable nature are at the moment very difficult to assess. You can merge yourself with anything and anyone, but the risk of becoming victimized or becoming an extension of your partner’s influence, are real. When even your own nature does not belong to you, what else can you call your own? For a consultation contact Robert at 073 312 1265 or robert.vedicastrology@gmail.com
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February 2017
27 for Freedom
4-12 Feb 2017, Drakenstein Correctional Services 11 February 2017 will mark the 27th anniversary of former President Nelson Mandela’s historic release from the then Victor Verster Prison (now Drakenstein Correctional Services) and his internationally acclaimed and revered ‘walk to freedom’ after 27 years in prison. The 2017 event will especially be significant since it will take place on Saturday, 11 February 2017, exactly 27 years to the day that our former president had walked from prison as a free person. This date will also represent exactly 27-years that Madiba would have spent both sides of the prison bars, i.e. 27-years in prison and 27-years since his release from prison – from his incarceration in October 1963, his subsequent life imprisonment on 12 June 1964 and his eventual and world-famous release on 11 February 1990. It is against this background that a series of activities will take place, from Saturday, 4 February 2017, to Sunday, 12 February 2017, with the aim to signify man’s ability to transform hardship into hope, obstacles into opportunities and tribulation into triumph. The 27 For Freedom Race and associated events strive towards building sustainable relationships across all government spheres, corporate South Africa and the community at large. EVENT 1: 27 for Freedom Rugby 7s Competition – Saturday, 4 February 2017 Sixteen teams will compete for the inaugural 27 for Freedom 7’s Cup. The teams – from primary schools, high schools and clubs, were specifically selected to embody the diversity of our communities. EVENT 2: 27 for Freedom Chess Tournament – Saturday, 4 & 11 February 2017 This unique chess competition, where young and old alike will play off in 27-minutes aside rapid chess games aims to strengthen efforts made to enhance the ability of children and youth to think critically, to strategize, to solve problems and to concentrate. The main tournament will take place on Saturday, 4 February 2017 while the various winners will participate in exhibition games, known as Chess-inthe-Park against the Western Cape Chess Olympians on Saturday, 11 February 2017. EVENT 3: 27 for Freedom Arts Exhibition & Poetry Competition – Monday to Thursday, 06 to 09 February 2017 This activity will revolve around different genres of art and literature with the aim to promote innovation and creativeness among children and
youth. Children and youth from surrounding communities as well as young offenders will attend a series of workshops on the various art types and writing retreats with the intention to use art and poetry as catalysts of social change. Various experts in the fields of art and literature already volunteered to assist during this week-long activity which will culminates in an exhibition and reciting of poems, essentially ensuring that the Western Cape retains its unique storytelling ways and art expressions. EVENT 4: 27 for Freedom Memorial Lecture Thursday, 9 February 2017 The aim of this event is not only to recognize the efforts and achievements of the great Nelson Mandela, but also to reiterate the importance of social cohesion in a diverse society like ours. Panel discussions on the issues of the promotion of social justice, social change and harnessing diversity will therefore follow the keynote address by one of Madiba’s contemporaries. To this end, it can already be confirmed that Mr. Ahmed Kathrada and Prof Dennis Goldberg already confirmed their participation in the event. EVENT 5: Eighth edition of the 27 for Freedom Race – Saturday, 11 February 2017 This race takes place 27-years to the day that Nelson Mandela was released from Victor Verster Prison. The race enjoys the endorsements of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, the Sexwale Foundation, Athletics South Africa (ASA) and the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA). The event is however more than just an athletic event – it is a family gathering. Much effort is therefore been put in to create a carnival atmosphere, from food- and novelty stalls, a kiddies corner to a 6-hour long music festival. It’s expected that between 8000 and 10 000 people will visit Drakenstein Correctional Services on 11 February 2017. EVENT 6: 27 for Freedom Inter-denominational Gospel Afternoon – Sunday, 12 February 2017 This activity will be the closing event for the celebrations and will commence at 15h00 until 17h00. Community choirs, choristers, solists and offenders will participate in the 2-hour long programme with the theme ‘reflecting on our freedom’. “No one truly knows a nation until one has been inside its jails. A nation should not be judge by how it treats its highest citizens but its lowest ones.” Nelson Mandela
The start of the 2016 27 for Freedom road race
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R20 000 000
Light contemporary new home
Amazing opportunity - Vacant land guest house approval
This stunning Contemporary home is situated on the delightful Fransche Hoek Estate and has the most magnificent unobstructed views over the valley. Comprising 4 beds 4, the main bedroom ensuite has a walk in dressing room and full bathroom with double showers and “non-misting” mirrors as a super added feature. The second bedroom has a full ensuite bathroom while the other 2 bedrooms have shower basin & toilet ensuite. The gourmet Kitchen is finished in two tone neutral colours and has top of the range finishes which complement the open plan living areas. The open plan living area has stunning views out of the numerous windows and balconies on either side of the sitting room, which has a slow burning wood fireplace. There is a feature wine cellar enclosed with double glass doors. There is underfloor heating on the entire top floor together with climate control air conditioners throughout. There is a double garage and a very private pool with outside cloakroom/storeroom. ERF SIZE : 450sqms HOUSE SIZE : 410 sqms LEVY : R3950.00 Rates : 2000.00
It is seldom that such a prime piece of real estate comes onto the market so close to the village. This property is 8.3 Ha in extent and it comes with pre approval to build an 11 room Guesthouse/B&B. It has small seasonal river running through it together with a servitude offering additional water rights. It is accessed via 2 roads and has a gentle slope on the land. The property has 360 degree views of the surrounding mountains and although there are some vines planted it is not a working farm.
Janice Hicks 072 991 6272 • janice.hicks@rawson.co.za
R5 800 000 INCL VAT
Beautifully renovated and central This beautifully renovated home is being offered for sale with the added advantage that it is within walking distance of the village. Comprising of a very large open plan sitting room, dining room with pan tiled floors and the kitchen to the one side and has a separate scullery which is always an advantage. There is a guest toilet conveniently positioned at the entrance hall. Three bedrooms lead off the internal passage which houses a generous size linen cupboard. Two of the bedrooms share the family bathroom and the main is en-suite. The double doors of the sitting room opens onto a lovely patio with a very private two tier lawnedgarden. For total privacy and as a really nice feature there is an internal courtyard that could be made into something reallyspecial. Under the house there is a storage area which could work really well as a wine cellar. The bonus of the property is a fully self-contained flatlet which has its own entrance and garden this could easily be an income producing asset. There is ample off road parking for at least 4 cars together and the 2 car garage with automatic doors which is accessed from the internal courtyard.The asking price is inclusive of VAT
Janice Hicks 072 991 6272 • janice.hicks@rawson.co.za
Janice Hicks 072 991 6272 • janice.hicks@rawson.co.za
R7 950 000 INCL VAT
Elegance in La Petite Provence This gracious family home is situated on the working wine estate of La Petite Provence. Offering 4 bedrooms all en-suite, (3 upstairs 1 downstairs) together with a formal lounge, family lounge with double volume ceilings and large feature fireplace leading onto stunning fitted kitchen/ dining room. All these rooms lead out onto the pool and entertainment area with built in braai, and landscaped private rear garden. The upstairs study which is situated on the minstrel’s gallery opens onto both the front and rear verandas both of which have stunning mountain views. The main ensuite is a beautiful larger than normal room with wooden floors and exposed beams, more than ample cupboards and temperature control. Additional features of this home include underfloor heating, double volume and exposed beams which are special features adding to its elegance. The double garages (with automated doors) lead into the laundry/scullery. This exclusive home recently repainted and upgraded with upmarket finishes is priced to sell …….4 bedrooms •4 bathrooms •Double garages •Erf size: 567 •Building size: 370 Levies : R 1 750.00 Rates: R 1 200.00
Janice Hicks 072 991 6272 • janice.hicks@rawson.co.za
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PEARL VALLEY
R13 750 000 4
4
Garages 3
400604
ENTICING PROPERTY OF INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS This home offers a new level of sophistication and opulent living in the Winelands. The Innovative design has an emphasis on personal comfort and entertainment with double volume reception room leading onto a large covered patio which overlooks the lap pool, 10th fairway and Wemmershoek Mountain range. Set in a quiet cul de sac and so perfectly configured with an inviting entrance hall with feature wine rack, cosy family/TV room with Godin log fireplace, wrought iron staircase to the upstairs reading/TV room and study, well fitted kitchen with separate scullery and outside laundry/domestic room, four king size bedroom suites, the main suite has his and her dressing areas. Features include two and a half garages, ducted air-conditioning, external lockable aluminium shutters, artwork feature lighting, domestic cloakroom and high tech automated 220 volt battery backup power supply. Designed with an interplay of formal to informal areas the landscaped garden with a fountain feature and summer house set in a lavender rose garden provides the ideal area to laze away those hot Cape summer days.
BOSCHENMEER
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R5 700 000
4
Garages 2
415931
ELEGANCE AND TRANQUILITY AT ITS BEST. This large family home is centrally situated in the sought after Boschenmeer Golf Estate. The ground floor offers a double volume entrance hall, TV room, casual lounge, two bedrooms, a full family bathroom and a kitchenette. Upstairs there is a lovely open plan lounge, dining room, kitchen with modern finishes and large balcony with built in braai and stunning mountain views together with a beautiful landscaped garden. In addition there is a self-contained flatlet with kitchenette and full bathroom. Boschenmeer Golf Estate is close to all amenities including shopping malls, excellent schooling and medical facilities.
FRANSCHHOEK
R 20 000 000
415934
SOUGHT AFTER ADDRESS WITH 360 DEGREE VIEWS. Situated in Franschhoek’s upper valley and a mere stroll from the village lies this unique undeveloped 8.3 hectares of prime real estate. Having one of Franschhoek’s most sought after address’s the property commands 360-degree views of the surrounding mountain ranges. With planning permission to build an 11 bedroom Guest Lodge, the discerning purchaser has the option either to have a commercial venture or to build the home of his dreams. Ample water is available from both a winter stream that runs through the centre of the property or by way of a borehole. Municipal drinking water is available and power is provided by Eskom
VAL DE VIE
2
R 4 100 000
2
Garages 1
373132
LOCK UP AND GO. An exceptional opportunity to buy this charming 2 bedroom home situated in the main estate of Val De Vie. The home offers double volume open plan lounge with log burning fireplace, dining room with double doors leading to rear patio and garden and kitchen with separate scullery. The downstairs bedroom has a family bathroom and the gabled upstairs bedroom has a full en-suite. Outside there is a single garage and easy to maintain landscaped garden.
FRANSCHHOEK
R 3 950 000
WEB REF: 353071
LAST OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A PROPERTY IN THIS SOUGHT AFTER ESTATE. Be the new owner of the last plot left in the exclusive La Grange De Cabriere Farm Estate with river frontage and majestic views of the mountains and untouched landscapes. The plot currently has two semi-detached staff cottages on it, which can easily be transformed to be part of the new main house or simply demolished and start from afresh with the home of your dreams. For the lovers of the finer things in life, Franschhoek offers heritage, culture, relaxed lifestyle and perfect weather, which is much sought after by locals and internationals alike.
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DELTACREST
R 6 950 000 4
3
Garages 1
360841
SOUGHT AFTER EQUESTRIAN ESTATE A beautiful thatch home on the sought after and well located Deltacrest equestrian estate. This home offers four bedrooms and spacious reception rooms along with two secluded patios, large garden, pool and garage. Excellent security and lovely communal facilities. Deltacrest is conveniently located close to Franschhoek, Stellenbosch and Paarl. The Estate benefits from plenty of open lawned spaces and mature landscaping, giving it a wonderful farm like atmosphere.
FRANSCHHOEK
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R5 800 000
3
Garages 2
371641
COUNTRY STYLE VILLAGE HOME. A beautiful and well situated village home offering three bedrooms and two bathrooms along with a spacious lounge and dining area leading onto the patio and lawned garden. Additional self contained one bedroom cottage with income generating potential and double garage. Price includes VAT.
PNIEL
R1 350 000
321102
BUILD YOUR DREAM! FANTASTIC VISTAS. An amazing opportunity to create your dream home tucked onto the mountainside. This large plot has immense opportunity and amazing views. Unserviced.
FRANSCHHOEK
4
R4 950 000
3
400002
GREAT INVESTMENT. Developers and investors this is a must see! An extremely well located village home on a large plot with tons of potential. 3 Spacious bedrooms, wooden floors and the benefit of a separate flatlet.
FRANSCHHOEK
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R995 000
1
WEB REF: 412456
POTENTIAL, POTENTIAL, POTENTIAL. A spacious property well located on La Provence Street in Groendal. This house benefits from a large stand and flexible accommodation along with undercover parking. Currently used as an office, but with all the amenities that would be needed for a family home.
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INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY GROUP
REMAX.CO.ZA
February 2017
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FRANSCHHOEK Office: 021 876 2100 • winelandsint@pamgolding.co.za
SOLE MANDATE
Ref# FWI1299473
Franschhoek / R2.3 million Bedrooms 2 / Bathrooms 1 / Covered parking 1 / Immaculate Shiraz Apartment. An immaculate apartment complimented by stylish and top quality finishes situated in the best part of the Shiraz apartment complex in the well managed La Petite Provence Secure Estate. Doug Gurr 072 610 7208 / Jeanine Allen 082 410 6837 SOLE MANDATE
Ref# FWI1285782
SOLE MANDATE
Ref# FWI1291368
Franschhoek / R3.25 million
Franschhoek / R4.95 million
Bedrooms 2 / Bathrooms 1.5 / Parking 3 / Village Cottage. This charming village cottage is located within easy walking distance to the shops and restaurants in the village.
Bedrooms 2 / Bathrooms 2 / Parking 1 / Lavender Cottage. Picture postcard delightfully charming cottage, surrounded by a stunning rose garden that we all dream about.
Shelly Schoeman 083 301 8833
Doug Gurr 072 610 7208 / Jeanine Allen 082 410 6837 SOLE MANDATE
Ref# FWI1288530
SOLE MANDATE
Ref# FWI1286899
Franschhoek / R1.9 million excl. VAT
Franschhoek / R11.5 million excl. VAT
This neat commercial unit is situated at Place Vendome, at the entrance to the village. Place Vendome is a boutique lifestyle centre offering good visibility from the main road.
Lifestyle farm opportunity. Beautiful piece of land with spectacular views of Franschhoek Valley, close to Bridge House Private School and surrounded by indigenous Fynbos.
Doug Gurr 072 610 7208 / Jeanine Allen 082 410 6837
Doug Gurr 072 610 7208 / Jeanine Allen 082 410 6837 /PamGoldingProperties
pamgolding.co.za
@PamGoldingGroup
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FRANSCHHOEK
R21 000 000 VAT EXCL
February 2017
FRANSCHHOEK
R6 500 000
STUNNING 2.4HA LIFESTYLE SMALL-HOLDING INTHE HEART OF FRANSCHHOEK.Renovated country style farmhouse with upmarket finishes and contemporary styling. 3 bedrooms en-suite, spacious living room, dining room, country-style kitchen and an underground wine cellar. Upstairs includes large open plan study and 2nd living room. A large stoep and upstairs terrace provide awesome views.The grounds include mature trees, 2 income producing cottages separate to main house, 1.2 ha of grapes, olive, plum and other fruit trees. Also includes a large temperature controlled wine storage room and two staff cottages with separate access.
TRUE VILLAGE HOME WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF THE HIGH STREET. Open plan living areas create a seamless flow through the interiors and out into the garden beyond. A kitchen with separate scullery, a formal lounge, informal TV room and central dining area are ideal for family living. A wrap-around veranda ideal for outside entertaining overlooking garden and pool area.There are three, well proportioned, upstairs bedrooms and an en-suite guest bedroom downstairs.Two en-suite bathrooms (main & guest room) and a shared family bathroom complete this ideal family home.
Tom Clode +27 (0)79 955 3114 | Terry-Lee George +27 (0)82 650 9194
Tom Clode +27 (0)79 955 3114 | Terry-Lee George +27 (0)82 650 9194 WEB: 134653
WEB: 136410
FRANSCHHOEK
R38 500 000
FRANSCHHOEK
R9 950 000
GRAND HOMESTEAD SET ON A 4000m PLOT WITH BREATH-TAKING VIEWS.This gorgeous property has been designed to capture the best features of an old Cape Dutch farmstead whilst also presenting a contemporary home for modern-day living.The primary residence offers multiple reception rooms including a lounge and dining room, eat-in country kitchen, separate scullery, and bar and wine cellar. A large undercover verandah runs the length of the reception areas and leads out to the swimming pool, garden and views of the mountains beyond. In addition to the main residence, this homestead offers a separate 140m² apartment, large separate guest apartment, 7 garages, staff accommodation and large cellar.
WELL-KNOWN HISTORIC PROPERTY, currently the home, studio and gallery of master potter David Walters. This landmark, in the historic quarter of Dirkie Uys street is claimed to have been one of the earliest village homes dating to around 1840 and, while renovated over the years, still presents as a period home with all it’s quirky and timeless features. With business rights linked to its current usage as a gallery & pottery on the ground floor and it’s upstairs conversion to the current owner’s home, this property offers many different redevelopment opportunities to future custodians. Set within a glorious 2500sqm parklike garden and bordering a natural stream, this property must be viewed to be fully appreciated.
Tom Clode +27 (0)79 955 3114 | Terry-Lee George +27 (0)82 650 9194
Tom Clode +27 (0)79 955 3114 | Terry-Lee George +27 (0)82 650 9194
WEB: 160038
FRANSCHHOEK
R9 500 000
WEB: 169137
FRANSCHHOEK
R8 950 000
HISTORIC HOME IN THE HEART OF THE VILLAGE. Set on a 1929 square meter plot on a quiet residential road this home offers so much. Large two bedrooms (main en-suite), separate large one bedroom cottage and large separate annex currently used as offices. The main house has huge character and mainy original features with high ceilings throughout.The kitchen has an open plan kitchen with large dining room. There is a separate living room with fireplace, leading out onto a very large stoep. The garden has mature shrubs, a camphor tree and swimming pool. This property must be viewed.
EXCLUSIVE FAMILY HOME ON PRESTIGIOUS DOMAINE DES ANGES ESTATE. Set amongst the vineyards in this prime estate, this beautiful 4 bedroom property has wonderful views to the Simonsburg mountains.This recently renovated property has a lovely flow and is intelligently designed.There are 4 large bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and an office.A large open plan area encompasses a kitchen, dining and living area with double doors opening onto a covered verandah overlooking the swimming pool, garden and vineyards.There is a separate scullery and double garage. Estate includes a club-house, swimming pool and tennis court.
Tom Clode +27 (0)79 955 3114 | Terry-Lee George +27 (0)82 650 9194
Tom Clode +27 (0)79 955 3114 | Terry-Lee George +27 (0)82 650 9194 | Web Ref 83586
WEB: 143566