November 2017
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The Theewaterskloof Dam, photographed on 18 October, resembled a river rather than a resevoir
With the winter rainfall season, such as it was, a memory there has been an uptick in the urgency with which various levels of government are approaching the deepening drought disaster. For those who still doubt the urgency of reducing water consumption the following will hopefully make sobering reading: • Rainfall in Franschhoek for the first eight months of 2017 – including all of winter – was 357mm. This is only 54% of what fell in during the same period in 2016 (656mm). The last year with ‘normal’ rainfall was 2014, when 877mm of rain fell during the same period. • At the start of October Western Cape dams were on average 35.9% full. (Last year at the same time dam levels were at 62.1%.) • Based on current water levels and consumption patterns dams will effectively run empty by March 2018 – 3 months before the start of the next rainy season. Western Cape Water Supply System (WCWSS) The Western Cape Water Supply System consists of an inter-linked system of six dams (Theewaterskloof, Wemmershoek, Steenbras [Upper and Lower], Voëlvlei and Berg River), pipelines, tunnels and distribution networks. Roughly 60% of the water in the system is used for domestic and industrial purposes in the City of Cape Town (COCT), 30% in agriculture and the remainder by smaller towns, including Franschhoek and Stellenbosch. Stellenbosch Municipality obtains approximately 60% of its water from the WCWSS, with the remainder coming from its own sources. (A major concern is that this supply could be halted if it is required by the CoCT.) Stellenbosch’s own sources primarily consist of the Kleinplaas Dam in the Eerste River (Jonkershoek) from where water is led to two storage dams in Ida’s Valley. These are the primary
water source for Stellenbosch Town. At the start of October these dams were in much better shape than the WCWSS, leading the municipality to maximise the use of these sources to prevent any overflow water going to waste and relieving pressure on the WCWSS. The extent to which different parts of Stellenbosch Municipality are dependent on water from the WCWSS varies significantly. Klapmuts, for example, is entirely dependent on water from the Wemmershoek Dam. A similar situation exists in the Paradyskloof area of Stellenbosch, which receives its water from the Theewaterskloof Dam. Franschhoek (including Groendal, La Motte, Wemmershoek and Robertsvlei) receives most of its water from the Wemmershoek Dam. This is supplemented with water abstracted from perennial streams and springs in the Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve. Currently most of Franschhoek’s water is supplied from the Wemmershoek Dam and the remainder from own sources. National Department of Water and Sanitation A notice issued by the Acting Director-General of the National Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and published in the Government Gazette of 28 September 2017, in part reads as follows: “In my capacity as Acting Director-General of the Department of Water and Sanitation, I hereby under delegated authority in terms of item 6 (1) of Schedule 3 read with section 72(1) of the Act limit the taking of water by all users (of the WCWSS) as follows: • At least a 40% of curtailment on all domestic and industrial water use in the aforementioned areas • At least a 50% curtailment on all agricultural water use in the aforementioned areas • Measured against the water demand of the users as per the five (5) year average from 2010/11-2014/15. Continued on page 2...
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Drought disaster deepening
Graph: Dr Roger Parsons, Ground Water Division: Geological Society of SA
...Continued from page 1 • The limitation applies from the 1st October 2017. • The Western Cape Provincial Head is directed to lift the water restrictions should the WCWSS recover to above 85% before the next decision date.” Based on this notice local authorities in the Western Cape have since started implementing Level 5 water restrictions. While these primarily concern industrial and agricultural users, it is more important than ever that residential users limit their consumption to no more than 87 litres per person per day, or 20kl per household per month. Stellenbosch Drought Response Plan In response to the drought Stellenbosch Municipality has implemented a drought response plan. This plan aims to develop and maintain a drought management capability within Stellenbosch Municipality and to reduce the effects of drought by addressing the following areas: • Public awareness • Removal of alien vegetation species • Optimising water storage • Reducing water consumption • Implement early warning and response mechanisms. The action plan associated with the Drought Response Plan provides for several interventions, some of which are already underway. The action plan addresses the following, amongst others: • Introduce Level 5 restrictions and a new tariff structure for water consumption; • Preparing and modifying water networks to supply water distribution systems with the transfer of water in the case that water sources supply fades away; • Implementation of Western Cape Water Demand Management projects; • Preparing to commence with procurement of
tools and equipment needed to ensure emergency water to all parts of the municipal area, e.g. tanker trucks, water tanks placed at strategic places, water monitoring and management equipment etc. • Borehole auditing and testing ; • Drilling for water and connecting these boreholes to main pipelines; • Planning to annex water sources such as private boreholes, swimming pools etc.; • Planning and preparing to sectionalise water networks to allow full control of water; • Planning for and installation of Pressure Reducing Valves wherever needed; • Installing water meter monitoring and water controlling devices; and • Geotechnical investigations into additional ground and surface water resources. Current Situation: Stellenbosch Municipality has tested all of its current 29 boreholes and has employed geologists to identify the best places to drill for water. Four drilling contractors have already been employed and drilling started in Klapmuts during the first week of October. A pipeline is being constructed to supply the Paradyskloof Water Treatment Works with water from the Ida’s Valley dams, as Paradyskloof – like Klapmuts – is entirely dependent on water from the WCWSS. In Franschhoek, two sites have been identified on the lower slopes of Middagkrans for horizontal drilling into the mountain in order to extract groundwater. Stellenbosch Municipality has targeted 15 December 2017 to be able to supply sufficient underground water to residential users, within the Level 4 water restriction thresholds, should the surface water supply (essentially the WCWSS) fail at this time (which it is only expected to do by March 2018).
La Residence trophy cabinet even fuller Conde Nast Reader’s Choice Awards 2017
La Residence Hotel
Franschhoek’s La Residence has been voted the #2 Top Hotel in Africa in the Conde Nast Reader’s Choice Awards 2017. Since its inception in 2008, La Residence, part of the Royal Portfolio, has featured prominently on the international luxury travel circuit. The tranquil environment of the Franschhoek Valley and the friendly, personalised service, combined with the opulence of the hotel’s rooms and public areas creates a truly unique winelands’ experience. The amalgamation of luxury, comfort, grandeur, and serenity has seen La Residence mature into a distinguished destination that has attracted remarkable international accolades and recognition. This award comes shortly after La Residence received the Travel + Leisure Magazine’s World’s Best Resort Hotel in Africa 2017 award. Both awards are a wonderful tribute to the hotel by the very guests that have stayed there. Edward Morton,
General Manager of La Residence, was quick to praise his team, “This certainly could not have happened without the hard work of our passionate and expert staff. We are extremely grateful to all those who voted and helped us accomplish this great achievement.” The Franschhoek Valley is receiving an increasing number of accolades which is testament to the investment that has happened in Franschhoek over the last several years. La Residence’s sister properties are no strangers to awards either. The Silo Hotel in Cape Town, the latest addition to The Royal Portfolio that opened its doors on 1 March 2017, has already garnered several awards including Surface Travel Award’s Best Small Hotel 2017. In addition, Birkenhead House was voted South Africa’s Leading Beach Hotel in the World Travel Awards, making 2017 one of The Royal Portfolio’s most successful years to date.
Round Square International Conference 2017
Cape Town dams are expected to run dry by March 2018
Tennis development initiative The Round Square International Conference delegates at Bridge House.
Tennis players from the Franschhoek Valley Community Sport Centre regularly practice at the Franschhoek Tennis Club. Shanique Galant (left) and Shante Meiring (right) started playing tennis in March this year. In July they both participated in a tennis camp that was held at Bridge House School. This led to them being selected to represent Elephanthoek Cup of Heroes Club at an international competition in Pretoria. Shante won the girls tournament and Franschhoek won the overall tennis competition. Bongumusa Xulu who is in the centre of the picture is a community sport volunteer at the sport centre.
Bridge House is one of a worldwide network of 180 innovative schools in fifty countries across six continents, which belong to the International Round Square Organisation. The Round Square approach is built around six IDEALS of learning: Internationalism, Democracy, Environmentalism, Adventure, Leadership and Service. During the first week of October, the Mother City played host to 1 000 student and adult delegates who attended the Round Square International Conference 2017, beginning at the CTICC in Cape Town. Bridge House co-hosted the conference together with St Cyprian’s Girls School and St George’s Grammar School. After the first two days at the CTICC, one third of the delegation enjoyed the remainder of the conference at Bridge House. Every year the RSIC is hosted by a different Round Square Region, on rotation. The International Conference is held over six to seven days and follows a structure traditional to Round Square involving keynote speakers, barazas (discussions where everyone’s opinion is valued equally) and activities that embrace both adventure and service. The conference provides the opportunity to bring the whole school community into contact with students, heads, faculty and governors from like-minded schools; to offer an exciting, inspirational and life-changing educational experience to the whole school community and to provide a fabulous leadership development opportunity for the students involved in organising the conference. Speakers at the conference included: Lorne Sulcas,
who shared the lessons he has learnt from studying Africa’s big cats; Dr William Fowlds, a renowned South African wildlife vet and rhino specialist who is passionate about wildlife conservation; shark attack survivor, Caleb Swanepoel, and Jason Drew, inventive businessman and environmentalist. Delegates spent a day working at various community projects and enjoyed a hike up Paarl Rock and in the Franschhoek mountains. The Patron of Round Square, His Majesty King Constantine and the Queen, Her Majesty Queen Anne Marie, opened the Conference. They also spent a day at Bridge House where they interacted with the delegates and planted a Yellowwood tree to commemorate the occasion. The theme of the conference was, “Unite to Ignite the Fire Within” and at the closing ceremony, Head of Bridge House, Mike Russell, thanked the students from every corner of the globe for their part in being a “wonderful, energetic, warm, supportive, engaged and appreciative delegation”. He said, “What a momentous, marvellous, memorable week this has been! What speakers; what performances; what interactions; what a conference song (and what a rendition at our closing ceremony!); what food! What an incredible cultural evening! You are the creators, the disruptors, the collaborators, the crazy ones, born after 2000: the ones whose century this is. Thank you for the flame you have most definitely ignited in all of us who remain behind!” Gill Malcolm
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Leeu Estates is South Africa’s leading wine country hotel World Travel Awards Africa 2017
Discover the vineyards of Franschhoek...breath-taking scenery, world-class cuisine, fine wines and a three hundred year history The Franschhoek Wine Tram hop-on hop-off tour is one of the best ways to discover the true essence of the Franschhoek Valley. Passengers aboard the hop-on hop-off tour will experience a unique and leisurely way to see the Franschhoek Valley as they journey through rolling vineyards in a doubledecker tram and open-air tram-bus stopping in at some of South Africa’s oldest and most distinguished wine estates.
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of vineyards, landscaped gardens and fynbos providing an ideal setting for guests to experience life on a working wine farm. The Wine Studio at Leeu Estates offers an immersive wine experience. This is run by the Mullineux & Leeu team, whose knowledgeable tasting room staff guide guests through the finer nuances of their handcrafted wines. The Leeu Collection started as a personal journey for Leeu Collection’s founder and international investor of Indian origin, Analjit Singh (aka BAS). Captivated by the Western Cape’s exceptional beauty and vibrant energy during a trip to South Africa for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, he decided to buy a family home in the Franschhoek valley. The idea of a family home, however, soon transformed into what it is today – three historic farms joined to create a worldclass hospitality and winemaking destination. www.leeucollection.com | 021 492 2222
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Leeu Collection’s flagship property, Leeu Estates, has been named South Africa’s leading Wine Country Hotel 2017 at the World Travel Awards Africa gala ceremony held in Kigali, Rwanda on Tuesday, 10 October 2017. This accolade follows on Leeu Estates being announced as the only South African hotel to appear on Condé Nast Traveller’s HOT LIST 2017 and its inclusion on Travel + Leisure’s It List 2017 – one of just 44 properties in the world that made it onto the exclusive list. The World Travel Awards are voted for by travel and tourism professionals, as well as business and leisure travellers worldwide. Leeu Estates, which opened in June 2016, offers luxury boutique hotel flair on the outskirts of Franschhoek. Located between the mountainside and river with spectacular views of the valley, the hotel is located on just under 100 hectares
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Enjoy a relaxing picnic under the oaks in the beautifully landscaped gardens amidst the vineyards at Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate. From 1 October 2017 - 30 April 2018 Our rustic French style picnic spread includes French baguettes with artisanal brie, locally cured saucisson, local trout parfait, homemade preserves and butter, Garden salad, decadent chocolate brownies and more, along with a bottle of our award winning Angel Tears Wine. Grande Provence Summer Picnic Menu – R325 per person sharing Single baskets available – R345 per person Additional add-ons: Rabbit liver parfait – R40 pp • Seasonal fruit – R25 pp • Chunky Waldorf Salad – R45 • Boerenkaas – R60 • Rose and white chocolate macaroon – R20 pp We recommend you book early to avoid disappointment as we have a limited number of baskets available daily. 24 hour notice is required • Picnics are weather dependant.
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Main Road, Franschhoek PO Box 102, Franschhoek 7690 Western Cape, South Africa For reservations please contact T 021 876 8600 or E reservations@grandeprovence.co.za
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La Motte
Pierneef à La Motte
Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Ravioli with wild mushrooms and goat’s cheese
The popularity of La Motte’s Sauvignon Blanc lies in its consistency, reliability and versatility. The 2017 vintage combines the best of various terroirs, to ensure a complex wine that is well-balanced and in keeping with the refreshing character and wellintegrated fl avour profi le for which it is renowned. Cellar Price: R70 per bottle
Ingredients 2 Tbsp (30 ml) olive oil; 1 Tbsp (15 ml) butter; 500 g mixed fi eld mushrooms or brown mushrooms; 2 gloves garlic; 1 knob fresh root ginger, peeled and fi nely chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper.; 1 Tbsp (15 ml) chopped fresh oregano; ¼ cup (60 ml) grated Parmesan cheese; ½ cup (125 ml) goat’s chévre cheese; 1 spring onion, chopped; ¼ quantity basic pasta dough; 1 beaten egg or water, for brushing; Chopped spring onion and grated Parmesan cheese, for serving; Olive oil or melted butter, for drizzling Method Heat frying pan, add the oil, brown the butter and sauté the mushrooms, garlic and ginger. Strain the fat and season, the mushrooms with salt, pepper and oregano. Mix through the cheeses and spring onion and mould the mixture into 80 g balls. Roll out the pasta on the lightly
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fl oured surface into 5 cm wide x 1 m long strips. Place the fi rst strip on a fl oured surface, brush lightly with egg or water and place the mushroom balls at 5 cm intervals. Place the second pasta sheet on top and gently press and press over the mushroom mixture. Remove all the air around the mushroom ball. Use a cookie cutter to cut out the ravioli. Cut the pasta 1-2 cm larger than the mushroom ball and squeeze the edges gently to prevent it from opening. Place in boiling water for a minute or two until cooked. A good indication that they are done is when they fl oat to the surface. Serve sprinkled with spring onions, freshly grated Parmesan and good olive oil or melted butter. Pierneef à La Motte 021 876 8800 pierneef@la-motte.co.za
Black Elephant Vintners & Co Ryan’s Kitchen Nicholas Red 2015
Chocolate Pavé with Blackcurrant Gel
The wine has an intense ruby red colour. The nose shows bright red fruit fl avours of cherry and raspberry and dark chocolate. The palate is soft and rich with lingering fl avours of chocolate, liquorice and dried herbs. Best served a 16-18°C and will benefi t from decanting in the fi rst 3-5years Cellar Price: R99
Chocolate Pavé - Ingredients 700g 68% Valrohna chocolate (or another high quality chocolate); 435g double cream; 260g full cream milk; 300g eggs Method: Heat oven to 85ºC. Line a square baking tin( 25x25cm) with greaseproof paper. Bring milk and cream to the boil. Place chocolate in a mixing bowl and pour on the heated milk and cream. Whisk the mixture until fully incorporated, it should be ganache like with a glossy shine. Whisk eggs separately, then add to the chocolate mixture and whisk until fully incorporated once again. Pour into the baking tin and bake for 35-40 minutes. The sides should be slightly set with the center having still a slight wobble to it. Remove from the oven and leave to cool. Refrigerate once cool and allow to fi rm. Once fi rm, remove from the tin and portion with a hot knife. Eat at room temperature.
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Blackcurrant Gel - Ingredients 400g Frozen blackcurrants; 110g Castor sugar; Juice of 1 lime; 200ml Water; 6g Agar-Agar Method: Place the blackcurrants, lime juice, sugar and water in a pot and boil. Boil for 5 minutes before liquidizing and straining. Return to the pan and blend in the agar using hand blender and boil for 2 minutes. Pour into a container and leave to set. Once set place in a blender and blend until smooth and puree like. Decorate your chocolate portions with large drops of your gel. Best decorated with chocolate popping candy, Valrohna chocolate balls and chocolate crumble. Ryan’s Kitchen 021 876 4598 info@ryanskitchen.co.za
How to enter
Which Franschhoek estate’s Chardonnay performed best at the Prescient Chardonnay Awards?
Send your answer to: tatlercompetition@gmail.com. The winner will be informed by return mail before 15 November 2017 Prizes have to be collected from the Franschhoek Info Office before end November 2017 or be forfeited.
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Franschhoek Vignerons awarded at Michelangelo Awards
Several Franschhoek Vignerons were among the winners when the results of the Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards were announced on 29 September. Franschhoek’s top performers were La Bri and Allée Bleue. In one of the most competitive line-ups in the 21-year history of the Michelangelo International Wine and Spirits Awards, a Cabernet Franc from Nelson Estate in Paarl took the Grand Prix Trophy, the show’s top accolade, with a score of 99 out of 100 points. This year’s Michelangelo Awards saw 28 judges from 23 countries judging 1 633 entries. Lorraine Immelman, founder and CEO of the Michelangelo Awards says that the judges were unanimous in their view that South Africa was making the fi nest wines in its history, complemented by a diverse and exciting component of top quality spirits. La Bri received a Platinum Award for its Syrah 2014 and a Gold Award for its Barrel Select Chardonnay
2016. Allée Bleue received Double Gold for its Pinotage 2015 and Brut Rosé 2014 and Gold for its Shiraz 2015. Akkerdal and Dieu Donne won Double Golds for their Wild Boar Red Blend 2015 and The Cross Collection Shiraz/Viognier 2015. Akkerdal also won Gold for its Malbec 2015, with more golds going to Bellingham Homestead Shiraz 2015, Cape Chamonix Unwooded Chardonnay 2017, Dieu Donne Merlot 2015, GlenWood Grand Duc Noblesse NV, Grande Provence Shiraz 2014, Holden Manz Big G Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc 2013, La Couronne Merlot Rosé 2017 and Rickety Bridge Chardonnay 2016. Silver Awards went to GlenWood Vigneron’s Selection Chardonnay 2016, Holden Manz Rosé 2017, La Petite Ferme Rosé 2013 and Noble Hill Merlot 2014. www.michelangeloawards.com
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Embrace summer at Haute Cabrière
Cellar Chat
Mark Tanner Some English place names are internationally known. Even among the less known ones there are some memorable ones. Some are descriptive with village names like Wooton on Edge and Hilton-in-the-Hedge. Some are amusing like Helions Bumpstead, Theddlethorpe and Nether Wallop. Some are somewhere in between; quaint and a little odd like Nempnett Thrubwell. Surely there are historical explanations for all, but the one that I recommend you visit is called Doddiscombsleigh. It is about 10km from Exeter in Devon. This rather odd-sounding village sports an even odder sounding pub – the Nobody Inn. Doddiscombsleigh is hidden among a maze of single lane roads populated by agricultural machinery that bear down upon you like tanks, forcing one to reverse to the nearest lay-by. The Nobody Inn is a quintessential 16th century, thatched pub with low timber beams and subdued lighting, presumably to replicate earlier days of oil lamps and candles. It is also a whisky lovers paradise with some 260 different labels on the shelves. There are 29 wines by
the glass and over 240 by the bottle. How did it get its name? Centuries ago, when the landlord died, the mourners returned from the graveside for the wake, only to fi nd that there was ‘nobody inn’. Nempnett Thrubwell is a tiny village in Somerset (or ‘Zoomerzet’ if you live there). This is cider country (or ‘zoider’ if you live there). There is a pub near Nempnett Thrubwell where they serve the local ‘scrumpy’ homemade cider. I was warned that scrumpy has a kick. After two pints I was mildly disappointed – until I tried to get off the bar stool. This became a diffi cult manoeuvre, and I found myself hanging onto the bar counter in an attempt to avoid sliding against the person next to me. Getting to my feet I shuffl ed over to the door with both arms outstretched like a tightrope walker. I recall spending a long while breathing in the cold night air until a measure of normality returned. All these quaint villages give one an experience of history. There’s nothing better than to take in the village green with its pub and church and the fl ag of St George in the breeze. It struck me recently that we have similar places in this country. Take Hogsback in the Eastern Cape or the Drakensberg foothills in KZN. Then there is the Garden Route scattered with charming destinations. One of the best in my estimation is nestled in a most attractive valley in the Cape Winelands where most of the street and farm names are in French. Are we not lucky?
The Haute Cabrière terrace invites visitors to linger longer during summer.
Haute Cabrière boasts one of the best views in Franschhoek, making it an ideal spot from which to enjoy magnifi cent summer sunsets. “With summer approaching it only makes sense to make this beautiful setting available for longer, and extend our food and wine offering,” comments Marketing Manager Lientjie McLachlan. From 1 November, the Tasting Room extends its hours until 18h00 to celebrate the golden hour. The addition of a tapas-style, small plates menu to the Tasting Room’s offering is a perfect accompaniment to the wines and Méthode Cap Classiques. Think Pierre Jourdan Brut with fresh oysters, the iconic Chardonnay Pinot Noir with Huguenot cheese croquettes, and Pinot Noir Réserve with crispy squid and paprika aioli. The small plates menu will be served on the terrace from 11h00 to 18h00 from Monday to Saturday during season, giving guests the opportunity to linger a little longer while taking in views of the valley. Haute Cabrière Cellar Restaurant is now also open for lunch and dinner on Mondays, making lunch available seven days a week, and dinner Mondays to Saturdays. Chefs Nic van Wyk and Westley Muller start to
bring a lighter touch to the menu making it perfect for summer. Favourites include malt-braised short rib with parsnip purée and nettle cream, trout escalope with buttered asparagus and hollandaise, and a gold leaf chocolate glazed mousse. “Our garden is producing an abundant asparagus crop and who doesn’t love the classic combination with hollandaise,” comments van Wyk. The Sunday Feast traditional family lunch, which was originally launched for winter, now becomes a permanent addition to the menu. Guests are invited to sit back and enjoy a hearty meal, making it the perfect end to the weekend. The Feast menu is priced at R370 pp and includes Haute Cabrière and Pierre Jourdan wines. From 1 November 2017 the Tasting Room is open from Mondays to Fridays from 10h00 to 18h00; Saturdays and Public Holidays from 10h00 to 18h00 and Sundays from 11h00 to 16h00. From November 2017 until May 2018, the restaurant is open for lunch seven days a week from 12h00 to 14h00 and for dinner from Mondays to Saturdays from 18h30 to 20h30. restaurant@cabriere.co.za | 021 876 8500
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Leopard’s Leap adds sparkle!
An exciting addition to the popular Leopard’s Leap collection of wines, the Leopard’s Leap Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir now allows a way to celebrate and create special occasions! Birthdays, graduations, engagements, weddings, anniversaries and those special nights out on the town all have to be celebrated, but these occasions to sparkle can be few and far between. With its delicious and charming character the Leopard’s Leap Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir is very accessible and promises to add sparkle to everyday life! Dry and sophisticated in style, with an elegant
balance of fruit and freshness, this new sparkling wine offers vibrancy and a definite and irresistible element of fun! The intriguing flavour combination of strawberry, raspberry and citrus comes from the blend of 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir. The Chardonnay hails from Durbanville where cooling late-afternoon breezes contribute to its elegant character. The Pinot Noir with its enchanting berry flavours originates from the Elgin Valley, famed for its knack with this variety. Fermented separately, both varieties were left on the lees for
The 2017 Veritas Awards were announced at a gala dinner on 6 October at the CTICC in Cape Town. As expected a number of Franschhoek Vignerons also got to take some (gold and) silverware home from South Africa’s oldest and largest wine competition. Bayblonstoren was awarded 8 medals, including a Double Gold for their Chardonnay 2016 and a Gold for their Sprankel MCC 2012. DGB Bellingham went home with 6 medals, including Double Gold for their The Bernard Series Small Barrel SMV 2014. La Motte picked up Franschhoek’s fi nal Double Gold for their The Pierneef Collection Syrah 2015. They walked off with 4 medals in total. Allée Bleue Wines was awarded 12 medals in total, including 2 Golds for their Cabernet Sauvignon/ Merlot 2014 and Starlette Shiraz Rosé 2017. DGB Boschendal brought home Franschhoek’s biggest medal haul with a total of 24 medals, including 3 Golds for their Chardonnay 2016, Grande Cuvée Chardonnay/Pinot Noir Brut MCC 2013 and Sauvignon Blanc Grand Cuvée 2017. Dieu Donné Vineyards received Gold for their Blanc de Blancs MCC 2013 on their way to a 5 medal tally. Holden Manz Wine Estate went home with 3 medals, including a Gold medal for their Big G 2013. Several other Franschhoek Vignerons went home with a selection of Silver and Bronze medals. A new feature of this year’s show was that for the fi rst time an overall champion wine was awarded from the 1638 entries. This Veritas Vertex Award went to Spier in Stellenbosch for their wooded 21 Gables Chenin Blanc 2015. www.veritas.co.za
Franschhoek Chardonnays excel
The results of the seventh annual Prescient Chardonnay were released on 18 October. Several Franschhoek Chardonnays were among the top achievers. A total of 91 entries were received from 63 producers. All entries were blind tasted by a threeperson panel and scored on a 100-point quality scale. The top rated wines (all scoring 95 points) were: Delaire Graff Banghoek Reserve 2016, Eikendal 2016 and Rustenberg Stellenbosch 2016. Among the local Chardonnays the Holden Manz Barrel Fermented 2016 performed best with 93 points. The other local wines to score 90 points or more were: GlenWood Vigneron’s Selection 2016 and La Motte 2016 (both 92 points) as well as Haute Cabrière Reserve 2016, La Bri 2016, Môreson Dr Reason Why Unwooded 2014 and Rickety Bridge 2016 (all scoring 90 points).
Boschendal launches Heritage Range
Boschendal wine estate proudly marked Heritage Day 2017 with the unveiling of its new Heritage Collection – two limited edition reds which the estate describes as the pinnacle of its incredible collection of premium wines. Boschendal’s Marketing Manager Shirley van Wyk says the release of the collection on Heritage Day is a nod from the estate both to its own history and to the history of the region. “Boschendal has been a pioneer in South African wine-making for three centuries. We are proud of our roots as one of the country’s original estates and we are honoured to have remained relevant in local and international wine circles to this day. To celebrate all that is Boschendal and all that is premium South African wine-making, we have released some of our most exceptional wines in our journey to date.” The collection by Boschendal’s resident red winemaker Richard Duckitt, consists of a limited edition Boschendal Grande Syrah 2014 and Black Angus 2014. For Duckitt, the collection is the culmination of years of hard work and testimony to the estate’s ongoing commitment to Shiraz. “Shiraz is often under-appreciated. It’s an exceptional varietal that offers rich possibilities for experimentation and subtle layers of complexity. It’s also a special part of our history and something we hope to continue making for generations to come.” Heritage Collection: The Grande Syrah 2014 The Grande Syrah is all about style. Often called the workhorse red variety in the Boschendal range, the Grande Syrah elevates the varietal to another level. With premium grapes handpicked from a unique vineyard situated on the south-facing slopes of the Helderberg Mountains, the wine was made with specially-selected Rhône-style yeast, and aged for 15 months. Each bottle of The Grande Syrah 2014 is individually numbered, with only 10 barrels of the wine produced. Its brilliant dark crimson colour with enticing spice and exotic fruit notes ignite the senses from the outset. Delicious oak spice and a typical cool-climate Syrah pepper persist onto the palate, which is young and lively, combining juicy Shiraz purity of fruit with restrained Old World elegance. A seamless integration of oak spice and oak tannin adds depth and complexity to the wine, rounding off a truly impressive drinking experience. Heritage Collection: Black Angus 2014 While the superlative Syrah emanates sophistication, the Black Angus 2014 epitomises the estate’s history. As well as its wines, Boschendal is also famed for its ethically reared Angus cattle. The Black Angus is named in homage to the cattle, and has a 66% Shiraz base, rounded off by Petit Verdot (12%), Cabernet Sauvignon (11%) and Cabernet Franc (11%). This is the original ‘estate blend’ of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon that Boschendal launched in the 1980s
six weeks to ensure complexity. Blending took place before bottling under pressure with just the right concentration of carbon dioxide to ensure a fine and vivacious bubble. The sparkler of choice for sultry sunsets, romantic dinners and glittering cocktails, the Leopard’s Leap Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir also promises to add sparkle to the mundane, mediocre and middle of the road such as date-free Fridays and sushi for singles… Available from the tasting room at R88 per bottle www.leopardsleap.co.za | 021 876 8002
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under the Grand Reserve label. Duckitt added more complexity and intricacy to the blend with the addition of Petit Verdot for richness and the Cabernet Franc for style and sophistication (neither of which were available on the estate in the 1980s). This has added a rounded complexity to the wine. All four varieties were separately vinifi ed, malolactic fermented and barrel matured for 18 months, before being blended and bottled in the new Boschendal Heritage Bottle in July 2016. The wine, with each bottle also individually numbered, mesmerizes with a beautiful ruby colour, and fi rst impression of berry and plum aromas layered with winter spice and roast cacao bean complexity. The entry is smooth and rich leading to sumptuous ripe mulberry, black cherry and cassis fl avours etched with black pepper and oak spice on the palate. The fi nish is long and moreish, with tremendous texture and lingering fruit concentration. It is a taste immersion worth savouring, and returning to. www.boschendalwines.com
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Rustic picnics at Grande Provence
Make the most of summer with a rustic picnic in true French style under majestic oaks at Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate. The Grande Provence summer picnic basket is fi lled to the brim with baguettes, artisanal brie, locally cured saucisson, Franschhoek trout, homemade preserves and butter, artisanal rosemary and sea salted crisps with whole grain mustard aioli, a crisp garden salad, and a decadent chocolate brownie. This is rounded off with a bottle of Angels Tears wine and still or sparkling water. If you want to take your picnic experience up a notch, choose from a selection of rabbit-liver parfait, seasonal fruit, a chunky Waldorf salad, boerenkaas and beautiful rose and white macaroons. These extra luxuries are priced individually and can be added to your basket upon request. The Grande Provence picnic basket is available at R325 per person sharing, or R345 for a single basket. Summer picnics at Grande Provence take place until 30 April 2018 and are weather dependant. Book a day in advance. Limited baskets are available per day, so book early to avoid disappointment. restaurant@grandeprovence.co.za | 021 876 8600
Spend the day at Anthonij Rupert Wine Estate
With summer here, why not spend a glorious day at the spectacular Anthonij Rupert Wyne and L’Ormarins Estates? Enjoy some fresh air, superb wines, delicious food and an unforgettable fl eet of modern and vintage cars at the Franschhoek Motor Museum on site. To make your experience a seamless one purchase an ‘all-in-one’ Anthonij Rupert Wyne (ARW) Estate Package voucher. At R495 per person the package includes: • wine tasting at the Terra del Capo Tasting Room; • an antipasti selection lunch (the menu changes seasonally); • a premium tutored wine tasting at the Anthonij Rupert Tasting Room; • a visit to the Franschhoek Motor Museum; and • a tram ride taking in the picturesque views of the estate and surrounding Franschhoek Wine Valley. The Estate Package vouchers can conveniently be purchased online in advance, at www.rupertwines.com, or at any one of the visitors’ destinations on the property. Your itinerary is up to you, simply hand in the voucher
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at each point of interest. With the estate’s tram service operating between points (on the hour), visitors can spend as much time at each attraction as they wish before moving on to the next, thus catering both to travellers at leisure as well as those with a schedule to keep. Visitors are advised, however, to allow a minimum of four hours for the visit in order to make the most of the experience. The ARW Estate Package is ideal for tour groups, company incentive groups, team building outings, treating someone to a special outing or simply a day out with a group of friends. tasting@rupertwines.com | 021 874 9004
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Gardening in November Natie Ferreira
For me the arrival of November is always a shock to the system. With only 9 Saturdays left until 2018 it is obvious that most of what I wanted to achieve – in the garden and around the home – will simply not happen this year. No use getting hung up on this. Let us focus on what can be done in the little time left before Christmas. After my rant about the handling of the drought we’ve had some welcome rains. Nothing that will fi ll the dams, but enough to keep our gardens alive and fi ll us farmers with a sense of optimism for the next harvest. Locals call it a “green drought” where all you see is greenery, but the dams and ground water levels are still at pre-season fi gures. We remain hopeful that the drought will be broken by some decent late rains as well as proper management of our water resources by authorities and water consumers alike. I still recommend using whatever water you have available to grow food. Fruit trees, berries, perennial vegetables like artichokes, asparagus and rhubarb are all investments in future food security. Once established they do not need a lot of water either. But we cannot live without our annual veggies – and now is the time of the summer abundance. Tomatoes, courgettes, eggplant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber, peppers – all of these will be fi lling our harvest baskets soon. If your planning failed you this year there is still time to head for the nearest garden centre to see what they have available. You will surely fi nd some well-established seedlings as well as larger plants in pots. For the more patient gardeners almost all the summer vegetables can still be sown for an autumn harvest. Continue with your succession sowings of green beans, corn, root crops and leaf lettuce. The rest of the garden should not be neglected however. Our ornamental gardens are an extension of our homes. We not only live out there al-fresco style, but the garden also adds value to our properties
– on more levels than only fi nancially. By now you should be well aware of which plants thrive in your un-irrigated garden beds. Plant more of these, try to introduce plants that you see in landscapes around you and add plenty of indigenous bulbs and succulents. If you are wary of establishing any new plants this season, make some notes, save pictures on your phone and plan where you need to make some changes next season. I am amazed at how beautiful my roses are looking this year. The weekly drizzles we’ve had unfortunately bring with it the threat of fungal attacks, but I have not had the need to spray against this yet. Aphids seem to be a problem this year, but I am always letting them be in the beginning of the season to encourage natural predators like ladybugs and wasps to come and feast on them. Other pests to keep an eye out for include fruit fl y, codling moth, thrips and leaf miner. I have also seen plenty of snails around. We must remember that drought stress negatively affects the immunity of plants. This could lead to more damage by pests and diseases. For me the best defense is a regular, often weekly, spraying of a good organic foliar feed. Use half the recommended dose and apply as a fi ne mist spray. Other tasks include the routine preparations for summer – set your lawnmower higher (if you still have a lawn!), wind-proof your trees, mulch, mulch and mulch, keep weeds at bay and make sure whatever rain falls on your property is saved or directed onto your plants. Amaryllis planted in the fi rst week of the month will fl ower by Christmas. Perennials like daylilies, irises, agapanthus and dietes are drought resistant and can liven up pots and patio beds in expectation of the festive season. Plant up some old garden pots with succulents and use these as table decorations if your cut fl ower beds look a bit drab. November brings the promise of plums, apricots, green fi gs and strawberries. Homemade jam tastes better and I am sure is much healthier than the canned shop bought brands. I always adjust my sugar content to the sweetness of the fruit – often needing less than half of what the recipes recommend. Remember to harvest ripe fruit daily – even if you must keep them in the fridge until you have enough for a pot of jam.
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Begonias & Impatiens Hailing from around the globe, including several indigenous varieties, Begonias come from a massive genus consisting of more than a thousand species. With over ten thousand documented hybrids there is an almost confusing array to choose from. When it comes to long lasting, outdoor colour however, there is little to be confused about. Begonia semperfl orens or bedding Begonias and its numerous cultivars, are just the thing to brighten up those dull areas in the garden. One of the many advantages bedding Begonias have is that they are relatively maintenance free. They don’t need deadheading and will provide colour from early spring right through to the end of May, especially if given a regular helping of seedling food. When planted in a sunny position the seedlings need to be placed closer together (10cm apart) as the plants won’t spread as much. If it is very hot, it is a good idea to mulch between the plants to keep the soil cool, although as the plants grow they will soon shade their own roots. Many gardeners are under the misapprehension that either the green or bronze variety perform well in the sun. This is just a myth as both green and bronze varieties perform well in both sun and shade. In shade, Begonias grow a bit taller and spread further so space them 15cm apart when planting. Impatiens prefer growing in a lightly or partially shaded position, but they will tolerate periods of full sun during the day – they do very well in morning sun positions. Impatiens can be used extensively around
patios and pool areas, along driveways and at entrances, in shady beds under trees or in borders shaded by a wall, in-between shrubs and groundcovers. Window boxes, containers and the ever-popular hanging baskets make for excellent homes, especially for the compact varieties. These container plants can be brought indoors in high light conditions and then taken outside after a week to allow them to recover in natural light. Use impatiens at the base of potted plants to provide a burst of colour. In short, use impatiens where you want to add a feel of vibrant colour.
Revolutionising plum production at Boschendal
Jacques du Toit, general manager of farming operations at Boschendal, with some of the low-trellis plum trees which are now increasingly planted at this estate.
A quiet but spectacular revolution is taking place in the fast-expanding plum production operation at Boschendal Estate. The man behind this revolution is Jacques du Toit, Boschendal’s General Manager, Farming Operations. Jacques, who joined Boschendal on 1 December 2013 after 18 years of farm management experience elsewhere in the Boland for a variety of big concerns, has always had a special liking for plums, which many regard as one of the trickier fruit crops to produce. He worked for a plum consultant for many years and is now a recognized authority in this type of fruit farming. Under his management plums are destined to be far and away the biggest of all the fruit crops produced at Boschendal. As in other operations on the Boschendal Estate, the management team is moving away from conventional farming practices heavily reliant on chemical fertilizers and adopting eco-friendly biological methods. As a fi rst step in this direction, Jacques began by examining the quality of the soils of the existing plum plantations and those areas where he planned to plant plums in the future. On receiving Boschendal’s soil samples, the Brookside Institute of California reported that many of Boschendal’s soils had as a result of traditional farming methods over a long period become depleted of nutrients – to the point where by the Institute’s reckoning they rated only 2 for soil health whereas virgin soil taken from the surrounding mountains achieved a rating of 23. By treating these soils with compost, fungi and highly benefi cial bacterial cultures the Boschendal team was able to raise the soil rating in the plum orchards by over 400% in only six months. What is more, the health of the trees and in turn the quality of the fruit have improved signifi cantly and their sugar content has risen radically. With soil fertility on the increase, Jacques will go ahead with large-scale plum tree planting. By the middle of 2017 Boschendal will have no less than 170 ha of plums under cultivation. This means that with smaller orchards of pears, olives, apples, lemons and soft citrus the estate will by the middle of 2018 have some 600 000 trees under cultivation in addition to their 136 ha of vineyards. So far, so good – but in what way is the Boschendal initiative, as claimed, revolutionary? The answer is that Jacques has on recent plantings used trees on lower trellises (generally not more than 2 m high). These trees are all new varietals of plums developed in the USA. Fruits Unlimited have the sole right in RSA to export these plums. These trellised trees produce higher quality fruit, but
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being smaller carry less fruit per tree. They have the big advantage that they can be far more intensively cultivated: at Boschendal 3810 trees are planted to the hectare as compared to the 1905 generally allowed with traditional plum trees. Overall tonnage per hectare from the smaller trees is, therefore, 20% to 40% higher than that of the traditional orchards and this has already been proved from the trial blocks. Even more important, however, is the fact that with the new system 10 to 15 tons of fruit (a very satisfactory crop) are produced per hectare on the trees’ ‘second leaf ’, i.e. within 18 months of planting. To put this in context, it has to be understood that traditionally plum trees only produce crops on their third leaf, within 30 months. The far quicker return on capital outlay, Jacques is convinced, is almost certain to lead to many South African plum growers adopting the smaller trellis system. Jacques was nominated by the Marks & Spencer UK supermarket group for an Innovation Award in 2016 on account of his trellis system design, one big bonus of which is that it allows signifi cantly more women to be employed in the agriculture/fruit industry. Jacques points out, too, that the system has yet another advantage—it reduces the cost of sprays, the use of which is in any case already limited at Boschendal. These can now be directed to a lower height, resulting in a very worthwhile saving. The new smaller trellises also make ladder work unnecessary and on the low trellis trees. Tie-on, pruning and picking operations can now be carried out by Boschendal’s all- female labour force while still standing on the ground. No matter how good one’s soil, trees or water supplies are, fruit orchards will only thrive, says Jacques, if the labour force is well trained and motivated. Plum growing, he says, enables Boschendal to achieve one of its primary goals, that of employing as many people as possible while still remaining profi table. On average vineyards require only one permanent labourer per 5 hectares, but with plums the fi gure is one labourer per hectare. Realising the importance of fi nding good people, Jacques has begun employing trilingual interpreters at all interviews. This, he says, means that suitably intelligent and motivated women, who have thus far had no chance of learning English or Afrikaans, are now less likely to be passed over. The improved interviewing techniques have resulted in his new plum orchard recruits being among the best he has ever had and they grow more skilled month by month. For further information contact Jacques du Toit at dutoitj@boschendal.co.za mm/year
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Sugary drinks are making South Africans sick Unsurprisingly, drinking just one sugary drink a day increases the likelihood of being overweight by 27% in adults and 55% in children. Obesity has reached astonishing rates worldwide, including in South Africa where nearly half of women and 15% of men are obese. Although obesity and diabetes are the most common consequences of excessive sugar intake, mounting research suggests damage may also occur separately from weight gain. Sugar intake has independently been linked to high blood pressure, lower ‘good’ or HDL cholesterol levels, fatty liver disease, and metabolic syndrome - all of whom increase the risk of heart disease and strokes. It’s predicted, based on current trends, that 2.7 billion adults worldwide will suffer from overweight and obesity by 2025. Treatment for obesity related health problems will rack up an estimated annual global medical bill reaching US$1.2 trillion per year by 2025. The World Obesity Forum started World Obesity Day on 11 October 2015 and this year they are calling on all governments, health service providers, insurers and philanthropic organisations to ‘Act Now’ to ‘avoid the consequences later!’ When faced with these economic and health impacts, policy interventions such as the proposed sugar sweetened beverage (SSB) tax makes complete sense. The CEO of the HSFSA, Professor Pamela Naidoo states that “the
SSB tax once implemented will provide the budget that can be allocated to health promotion initiatives in South Africa. There is evidence from other countries, such as Mexico, that SSB tax is benefi cial in reducing obesity”. How much sugar is too much? Both the American Heart Association and the World Health Organisation recommends limiting ‘free’ sugar to less than 5% of total energy intake for maximum benefi t. This includes any sugar in a food or drink that was added by the manufacturer, sugars naturally present in honey, syrups, fruit juices, and sugar added at home. 5% equates to 6 to 9 teaspoons of sugar per day from all food and drinks, depending on age and gender. To put this in perspective, one fi zzy drink typically contains 40 grams of sugar, or 10 teaspoons. “It is important to emphasize that sugars naturally found in whole fruits and unsweetened dairy is not included in these limits. Eating plenty of fruit and regularly drinking unsweetened milk has many health benefi ts, including for heart health” says Megan Lee, dietitian at the HSFSA. A food label is an excellent tool to see how much sugar a food or beverage contains. It is also important to read the ‘ingredient list’ together with the ‘nutrition information table’ to determine whether the total sugar in the product is mostly added sugar. With the vast array of processed foods containing added sugar including pasta sauces, salad dressings and baked products, reducing excess sugar poses a signifi cant challenge for the public. A simple way for the public to meaningfully reduce their sugar intake is to cut down on sugary beverages. Policy changes like SSB tax, limiting advertising and improved labelling on packaging can all play a major role. Marketing and advertising in particular needs to be addressed, as they are key factors infl uencing the
consumption of sugary drinks. A recent survey by PRICELESS SA revealed that energy and sports drinks are the fastest growing market in the beverage sector, and targeted advertising is a main strategy to increase their consumption. Energy drinks are essentially fi zzy drinks high in caffeine targeted at adolescents and young adults. While sports drinks have a time and place for athletes, the vast majority are consumed inappropriately, contributing to excess sugar intake. Water always wins Even though sugar-free fl avoured drinks are better alternatives to the full-sugar version, clean fresh water is still the best replacement for sugary drinks. Water serves numerous essential purposes in the body including keeping you hydrated, lubricating joints, assists with digestion and helps to prevent constipation. Importantly, water is far cheaper than other drinks, and can be cost saving health improvement. The reduction in sugar and kilojoules when changing to water will ultimately help to maintain a healthy weight and lower the risk of developing diabetes or heart disease. “Drinking water by no means needs to be boring”, adds Megan Lee, Registered Dietitian at the HSFSA. “Add a twist to your water by adding cucumber slices, mint leaves, unsweetened fruity herbal teas, or fruit such as lemon, grapefruit, berries, pineapple or watermelon. Add sparkling water if you’re craving some fi zz”. For those moments when you’re really not in the mood for water, then swap your sugary drink for healthier alternatives such as sugarfree soda’s, homemade iced tea, 100% fruit juice diluted with water or a good old glass of milk”. Ms Lee’s approach is consistent with the National Department of Health’s initiative which promotes water as a drink of choice.
Life after transplant
Founder of Penchant Design in Franschhoek, Cathy Clayton, had good reason for celebration in September; it was the one-year anniversary of her successful double lung transplant. Cathy was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis when she was twelve and managed her condition with care for many years. As was expected, her condition worsened as she grew older and in 2015 she had end-stage respiratory failure, was unable to work properly and was running out of options. In May 2016, after a battery of assessment tests, she was put on the transplant list of the only medical team in South Africa that does lung transplants. The unit is based in Millpark Hospital in Johannesburg. Told to put on weight, she came home fully aware of the fact that the wait is usually eighteen months and that she was one of 46 people on the recipient list. Only four months later, to her surprise, she was called with the news that a donor match had been found. She and her husband Vivien Botha had just sold Penchant and they immediately fl ew to Johannesburg where the operation was performed that night. It was an eight hour complicated operation while an ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) machine took over her lung function. She then spent three weeks in hospital after which she and Vivien stayed in Johannesburg for six months to be near the medical team. On day 99, just before the important 100 day milestone, she was back in hospital with an infection. In March this year, after various complications had been sorted and treated, Cathy and Vivien came home. She now has regular check-ups and meticulously keeps to her drug regimen. The couple have a lovely new home in the village and started a new jewellery business called Tuesday Jewellery. Now that Cathy has a new lease on life, they specifi cally wanted to give recognition to both organ donors and recipients in their jewellery. Their designs do just that with small elements that are missing and then replaced in a beautiful daisy or a butterfl y wing. In 2016 there were 512 organ and cornea transplants in South Africa. 14 of those operations were lung
Photo: Vivien Botha
Sugar-sweetened beverages including fi zzy drinks, fl avoured water, sweetened tea or coffee, fruit juices and energy drinks are a signifi cant source of added sugar in the diets of most South Africans. Worryingly, their intake seems to be increasing too. A study of 1 233 adults in North West Province showed that sugary drink intake doubled from 2005 to 2010. Over the 5 years more rural participants started drinking sugary drinks and urban consumers increased the amount they drank. Sugary drinks may be of even greater concern amongst children. In a recent international study of 6 000 9-11 year-olds, including South Africa, 60% of children reported drinking fi zzy drinks at least weekly, and 11% had one or more every day. One can of fi zzy drink contains roughly 600 kilojoules of energy, which is 7% of typical daily energy requirements. This may sound like a small contribution, but it’s a 7% you don’t need. 600 kilojoules is the amount of extra energy you need to be moderately active for 30 minutes. “Our bodies don’t compensate well for sugary drinks, which means it does not satisfy our hunger, and we don’t adjust the rest of our food intake downwards. If your body stores 600 kilojoules every day, you will gain 6kg of weight in one year” says Gabriel Eksteen, Nutrition Science Programme manager at Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa (HSFSA).
Cathy Clayton
transplants. Sadly many potentially life-saving transplants are not done because families do not give permission for organ donation. It is a diffi cult time to make such decisions when a loved one dies from trauma and too few people discuss the matter of donation before the time. South Africa has an opt in policy regarding organ donation instead of the opt out policy which automatically allows for organ donation unless the donor family refuses. Cathy is extraordinarily grateful that she received the gift of life. She says, “I have not enjoyed this quality of life since I was 20.”
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12 | November 2017
Tatler Motoring Bakkie shootout – Double Cab Automatic 4X4s
Shades of grey Don’t want a bakkie like all the others on the block? Michele Lupini considers three great double-cab 4x4 automatics that will stand out in the crowd. Living in a Boland village as we do, bakkies are a way of life. Everyone drives them – Hiluxes especially, Rangers too and most of them are white, so you tend to fi nd yourself learning who drives what by year models, different spot lights, canopies and bull bars. Still, you need to know the registration numbers – or just look who is driving… What I’m getting at is that there are a lot of similar bakkies running around here and those vehicles are generally just part of the crowd – they won’t do you very well if you are keen to stand apart, but that they are so popular, which says a hell of a lot about the bakkie brands that dominate the South African new car market. The white mass Not everyone wants to be part of that white bakkie blur however – some people want to stand out by the bakkies that they drive and there are several really good alternatives out there, three of which are brand new and by their relative shades of grey, they will stand out amongst our good old white mass. Before we get into these three, allow me to fi rst address those bakkies that lead the market – Hilux and Ranger and for this argument we need to consider both the bigger and smaller versions of the top end of those ranges – I will explain why anon. Toyota does not build an automatic version of its R462K 2.4-litre GD-6 Hilux 4x4 double cab, so we need to consider the manual, but an auto box would likely add a R20K premium. That 110kW bakkie can carry a 925kg load, pull a 3500kg trailer and our tests have proven it will do 0-100km/h in 12.3 seconds and pull from 80km/h to the national speed limit in 9.3 seconds. The fl agship 130kW Hilux 2.8GD-6 Raider automatic 4x4 gets to 100 in 11 seconds and pulls from 80 to 120km/h in 8.1 seconds. Ford’s R534K 118kW 4x4 XLS – the top bakkie of its smaller three Ranger 2.2 automatic range – will get to 100 in 12.7 seconds and run from 80 to 120 in 8.4 seconds, while the fl agship R619K 147kW 3.2 4x4 Ranger Wildtrak automatic runs to 100 in 10.9 seconds and does the 80-120 pull in 8 seconds – the Rangers carry a 940kg load and can also pull a 3.5-tonne trailer. Here’s why
Now there’s a reason I’ve just spewed all those numbers – all three of the bakkies assembled here are the top – or near the top of their respective traditional 4-cylinder turbodiesel ranges and all three are considerably smaller in capacity to the fl agship rivals above. They also all three comprehensively thrash their similar capacity ‘white mass’ rival Looking at these three, the R559K 133kW Mitsubishi Triton 2.4 Di-D DC 4x4 Automatic just happens to be the quickest of its genre we have ever tested – 0-100 in 10 seconds and 80 to 120km/h in 6.8 seconds – not bad for a 2.4-litre hey? The R589K Nissan Navara 2.3D DC 4x4 LE auto is no slouch either – 10.5 seconds to 100 and 80-120 in 7.9 seconds also puts ears on our white friends’ biggest bakkies, while the R590K 2-litre Volkswagen Amarok 2.0 BiTDI DC 4Motion Highline needs just 10.2 seconds to rush to 100 and does that pull in 7.7 seconds. A sign of the times? Damn sure it is – downsizing has come to bakkies and then some – this trio is already head and shoulders above the popular choice. We alluded to this theme in our Best Bakkie contest last year, but the last few months have gone a long way to reiterating the fact that you don’t need a bruising 3-litre to do the job, when a smaller, more frugal and more effi cient bakkie will do the job better. A new status quo So, now that we have established the new bakkie
status quo, how does it play out between this new trio? There’s a lot more to a bakkie than just prices versus their performance, but we have seldom come across three so closely matched vehicles that offer so diverse a set of highlights and drawbacks. The Nissan is the newest bakkie in a South African sense, only just pipping the Mitsubishi to the post in that respect. The Amarok is also ‘new’, but its novelty is just cosmetic, with this 2-litre benefi ting most of the cosmetic upgrades that came to market with the new V6 TDI. So the Volkswagen is the oldest bakkie here – climb aboard and it’s quickly evident – its cabin nips and tucks fail to hide the fact that its slab-sided dash is fast becoming a victim of its age – especially considering what we’ve already seen from its future nemesis X-Class… The Nissan boasts perhaps the coolest cabin here – although it is six of one versus half a dozen of the other compared to the Triton – the Nissan’s driving position is a little less adjustable and a bit tight though and the Triton packs a little more spec. We’ll give the cabin prize to the Mitsubishi then – by a hair’s breath, that is. If looks could kill… Styling is always a moot point – especially with three bakkies as diverse looking as this lot – you need to choose your fave here, but I think the Nissan takes it by a whisker. Amarok’s new jewellery and fl ashy lights help keep its pleasant, plain and basic style quite current, while the
Mitsubishi has a certain allure in its quite oriental style. Before we fi re them up, there’s another factor to consider and this is one area where the Amarok has a distinct advantage – in terms of sophistication, the European designed bakkie carries a considerable engineering advantages in so many little things – but that comes at a small premium too. We’ve covered performance well enough to understand that it’s a close race, which the Mitsubishi wins by a whisker, but Triton does break the world 4-pot turbodiesel bakkie record en route to a sensational smaller bakkie coup by all of these three. Delving a bit deeper into the spec, all three go about transferring drive quite differently – the Amarok puts its 132kW down via an 8-speed automatic driving all four wheels all the time – its more an all-wheel drive than a 4x4, but believe me, it lacks noting in off-road prowess thanks to a broad spread of ratios that do it all in one. The Nissan has a seven speed auto box with a traditional low range, so you’d swear it has a huge advantage over the fi ve-speed Mitsubishi, but look at the performance numbers and it’s clear that Triton does not need the extra ratio. All three are brilliant off the beaten track – you should not have a problem going anywhere with any of them. Rides alive On the road, all three bakkies deliver a surprisingly
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BAKKIE:
Mitsubishi
Nissan
Volkswagen
Model:
Triton 2.4 Di-D DC
Navara 2.3D DC
Amarok 2.0 BiTDI
4x4 Automatic
4x4 LE auto
DC 4Motion Highline
Output:
133kW 430Nm
140kW 450Nm
132kW 420Nm
Engine:
2442cc I4 turbodiesel
2298cc I4 turbodiesel
1968cc turbodiesel I4
Drive:
5-speed auto 4x4
7-speed auto 4x4
8-speed auto AWD
TESTED: 0-100km/h:
10.02 sec
10.54 sec
10.29 sec
400m:
16.9sec @ 135km/h
17.2 sec @ 129km/h
17.1 sec @ 129km/h
80-120km/h:
6.82 sec
7.97 sec
7.71sec
Kerb Mass
1855kg
1881kg
1982kg
Payload:
1030kg
1010kg
837kg
Max Trailer:
1500kg
3500kg
3200kg
Fuel
7.8 l/100km
7.0l/100km
8.5/100km
CO2:
207g/km
186g/km
224g/km
Price:
R559 000
R589 700
R590 660
RATED:
84
83
83
CLAIMED:
good ride on smooth tarmac, but they start to spread apart when you encounter a bumpy road surface. The Triton deals with the undulation a little better, while the Nissan most reports the road to its inhabitants. There’s a pockmarked piece of typical Cape dirt road around the corner that is really challenging and in need of a grader and that brought out a few interesting points among these three – Triton seemed a little less fl ustered by the challenge and ran across with only the severe jolting you’d expect – albeit a little less so than the Amarok. The Nissan seemed out of sorts over that stretch – it required an effort to keep it in a straight line and transferred more bump and thump into the cabin. Not sure if both these observations are a by-product of Nissan daring to replace leaf springs with coils on Navara’s live rear axle but there is a difference there… There are one or two other aspects that we need to consider before we wrap this up – not least of all loadability and here, two of these three become conspicuous by how they lack in two main bakkie criteria. Firstly payload, where the Triton narrowly beats the Navara with both able to take just over a tonne’s load, but the Amarok lacks signifi cantly in that vital bakkie specifi cation. The VW makes up in towing capacity though – it can pull a 3.2-tonne braked trailer, a little off the Nissan, which matches the best on the market in its
ability to haul a braked 3.5-tonnes. The Triton falls fl at when it comes to towing to expose the one major chink in its armour – it’s maximum 1.5-ton braked trailer towing capacity is way off the mark. Downsized upsides So, here we have three brand new downsized doublecab four-wheel drive bakkies that all do a better job than the bigger capacity fl agships of their market-leading rivals. That has to be a wakeup call to Toyota and Ford – especially considering that this trio comprehensively thrashes their like-‘downsized’ Ranger 2.2 and Hilux 2.4 over a broad palette of vital performance aspects. Which leaves us to consider which of the three is best? Interestingly all lead the way in some vital aspects, but all three also lag behind the others in certain other crucial considerations, so it’s a matter of fi guring out which does the best overall. We found it almost impossible to split the Navara and the Amarok, but the Triton somehow left us feeling that it was ever so slightly better overall – never mind it’s the quickest and cheapest too.“Downsizing has come to bakkies and then some – this trio is already head and shoulders above the popular choices” “It just reiterates the fact that you don’t need a bruising 3-litre to do the job, when a smaller, more frugal and more effi cient bakkie will do the job even better…”
FRANSCHHOEK MOTOR MUSEUM FMM AT KILLARNEY The annual Cape Town Motor Show took place at Killarney on 15 October and was another great success. Heavy early morning rain was threatening to spoil the occasion but thankfully it stopped an hour after gates opened heralding a storm of spectators arriving to view one of the Cape's biggest exhibitions of motorised machinery. On display was an eclectic mix of new, veteran, vintage, classic, hot rod, street rod, race, customised, heritage and exotic cars as well as motorcycles, tractors and commercial vehicles of all kinds. Car clubs from all over the Cape supported the event. FMM had a 1934 Ford V8 Phaeton and a 1930 Chevrolet Universal 6 on its stand with a 1939 Buick Century Series 60 and a 1968 Mazda Cosmo 110S Sport displayed on other stands.
A large number of dealerships had new model car and motorcycles on view and available for test drives, while more than 60 vendors displayed their wares. Being a family occasion, pedal karts, bumper cars, a funfair and a number of side-shows were on hand to entertain children. Electric scooters and pedal cycles were also on show, along with model cars racing on a mini track, while radiocontrolled model jets and aircraft buzzed and whooshed overhead. Numerous food and refreshment courts around the circuit kept visitors nourished while eight live bands took turns to provide background music. The show defeated the weather and gave the thousands of spectators a superb day's motoring activity. Main photo: The FMM stand at the Cape Town Motor show that took place at Killarney.
A VIANA 745 CELEBRATION
There was a double celebration at FMM on Sunday 8 October when a group of overseas and local BMW International club members visited FMM to view the museum's exhibits and sample some of the L'Ormarins wines. A surprise for the visitors took place when Paolo Cavalieri performed a couple of demonstration laps around the quadrangle in the legendary Winfield BMW 745i that won the 1985 Group One Modified Saloon Car Championship in the hands of Tony Viana.
Earlier in the day FMM workshop manager, Lorenzo Farella, received a painting of this unique BMW presented FMM’s Lorenzo Farella (centre) receives the 745i painting from to the museum by Paolo and Paolo Cavalieri (left) and Evolution 2 owner Alec Ceprnich. Alec Ceprnich, a BMW Originally built by Viana and Kobus van der technician who runs Evolution 2 Motorsport Walt, the 745i is powered by an M88 3,6-litre that restored and maintains the car for Paolo. version of BMW's immortal straight-6 engine The previous day, Paolo had raced the car as used in the M1 sports car and measured at in the Access Auto Classic Car event at the the Reef, the twin-cam 24-valve motor pumps Power Series meeting at Killarney Raceway, out 262 kW at the rear wheels. Gearbox is a finishing third but bearing the scars of an Getrag close-ratio five-speed with dog-leg early-lap multi-car melee that caused some first. The 745i stands out as a prime example slight damage to the left-hand side of the car. of successful race car innovation that South The large crowd was certainly thrilled at the Africa has produced over many years. he sight and sound of the distinctive red-andcountry and is a leading light in the hobby. white liveried Beemer.
IN THE GROOVE
FRANSCHHOEK VALLEY FOOTBALL CLUB
Wayne Harley and Jon Lederle were the winners of the penultimate round of the FMM Slot Car Championship held in October. Wayne (Audi RS5) beat Philip Monk (69 Ford Mustang) in the magnet class to lead the category, and likewise Jon (Honda NSX) beat Marius Brink (Mitsubishi Evo) to head the nonmagnet class. Adding to the evening's action, Wayne and Lorenzo Farella did some demonstration laps in their newly-acquired Scalextric limited-edition Maserati 250Fs.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
www.franschhoekvalleyfc.co.za
Text & Images Mike Monk
MUSEUM OPERATING HOURS: Visiting is currently by appointment only – phone 021 874 9002 to make a reservation. There is ample secure parking on site. Motorcycles and buses larger than 23-seaters should park at Anthonij Rupert Wyne from where visitors will be transported to and from fmm by charabanc. Opening hours until November are – Monday to Friday 10h00 to 17h00 (last admittance 16h00), Saturday and Sunday 10h00 to 16h00 (last admittance 15h00). The museum is open on most public holidays. ENTRY FEES: Adults R80pp. Pensioners and motor club members (with membership ID) R60pp. Children (3 - 12 years) R40pp. Guided tours are available upon request at no charge. An on-site Deli offers refreshments and a selection of wines produced by Anthonij Rupert Wyne.
Tel: 021 874 9000 Fax: 021 874 9100 Email: fmm@fmm.co.za Web: www.fmm.co.za
14 | November 2017
Sport Car
For young people and their volunteer coaches at the Franschhoek Valley Community Sports Centre traveling to sporting activities is no longer a headache. The Franschhoek Rotary Club has seen to it that Hope Through Action, who run the centre, have their very own seven-seater vehicle. The local Rotary Club raised the necessary funds with the help of the Claremont Rotarians. The chairperson of the Claremont Club’s outreach programme organising committee commented, “Children in under-resourced communities can benefi t enormously from participating in safe sporting activities that teach life skills and encourage healthy living.” Now volunteer coaches who teach cricket, netball, football, rugby, kick boxing, volleyball, tennis, karate, hand ball and other sports to community kids at the Franschhoek Valley Community Sports Centre can take their charges to participate in weekend sport leagues. The newly purchased Suzuki Ertiga is based at the Franschhoek Valley Community Sport Centre in Groendal and driven by the Manager, Nkosana Mguni, or a programme manager depending on the activity. It is for example used to take tennis players
Probus Club Mark Tanner On 6 November we meet with John Matisonn who was featured in Kasteel month’s Tatler’s Q & A column. This is a talk not to be missed. It is traditional for us to meet without a speaker in December and we have no meeting in January. Our February meeting is with Rob Ophoff and Ray Turngate. Watch this space. 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
Heritage exhibition 2017
The Franschhoek Community Sports Centre’s new car
from school to play at the Franschhoek Tennis Club. It is hoped that even more budding sportsmen and women will be encouraged to train and compete with Hope Through Action now that the transport hurdle has been overcome. to a calmer way of life. This is achieved through these features of membership: • 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. For more information please contact Mark Tanner on 082 773 9217.
Swiss training for ECD teachers
Back row FLTR: Frans Jefthas, Cee-Jay Biggs, Mr R. Carstens (Franschhoek High School), Elicia Johannes, Rodwill Johannissen, Ms N. Simpson (Groendal Secondary School), Pearl Fokwana and Keene Munnick. Front row FLTR: Anike Fortuin, Stephlin Roos, Lauren Boonzaaier, Elizna Davids (Museum Manager), Amy-Lee Boonzaaier, Muschka Heradien.
The Huguenot Memorial Museum celebrated Heritage Month 2017 by hosting an exhibition in collaboration with Franschhoek High School and Groendal Secondary School. The Grade 8 pupils of the schools did research projects on Franschhoek, its development and its attractions. Heritage & Tourism
Hospice News Colleen Douglas With Christmas just around the corner we will be starting with the preparation of our patients’ Christmas boxes. Our target for this year is 100 boxes. We would like to appeal to you for the following items to place in the boxes please: Toilet soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, face cloths, deodorant, (male and female), small cartons of fruit juice, serviettes to line the boxes, small packets of crisps, assorted wrapped sweets and very special
SPCA News Julie Tomlinson
ECD teachers learned new skills and techniques
From 9-12 October the Centre for Early Childhood Development (CECD) hosted a group of 20 passionate ECD principals and teachers from Franschhoek and Khayelitsha participating in an exciting training block, facilitated by three ECD Teacher Trainers from Switzerland. The topics covered were Literacy, Numeracy and Gross- and Fine-Motor Skills. The trainers spent lots of time, hands-on, role-modelling fun educational activities for the participants to replicate with children at their centres, and included an implementation day out at a model ECD centre in Kraaifontein for the participants to practice what they had learnt. The training block ended off with a seminar by the Swiss trainers on ‘ECD in Switzerland’ which was attended by approximately 35 guests. The seminar provided interesting insights into the similarities,
RIP
differences and challenges in ECD provision in South Africa and Switzerland. This programme, sponsored by Rotary, provides these ECD teachers and principals with a package of services and training between October 2017 and October 2018. The package of services includes: this past Teacher Training block, ECD Management Training, Equipment Training, on-site support visits at their centres by CECD trainers and fi eldworkers as well as a comprehensive package of ECD education equipment and resources. CECD is very grateful to Rotary for sponsoring this worthwhile training programme. The training has had a meaningful impact on the 20 ECD teachers’ and principals’ professional development, as well as a continued positive impact on the lives of the children in their care.
Tennis champ!
Firstly, a big ‘thank you’ this month to all the volunteers who joined our food rota to provide breakfast and/or lunch for our vet, Dr Ilse and team, at our sterilisation sessions. They are Ann Ferreira, Angela Frazer, Stella Helps, Jane Parkfelt, Jeannie Comrie, John Loehr and Anne Stone – we really appreciate your support. We still have a few spaces available so if you can help please call Julie on 082 647 7215. We are delighted to report our sterilisation programme is starting to make a real difference to the number of unwanted animals in Groendal. There are some very positive trends appearing. Not only are there less puppies and kittens coming into the clinic, happily we are getting less requests from owners for voluntary euthanasia too. Several Franschhoekers who are frequent visitors into
Extended Public Works Programme workers assisted the pupils with their research in the museum. The projects of the top four pupils of each school, as identifi ed by their teachers, were used to construct an exhibition. The top 8 pupils received certifi cates at the museum on 22 September 2017. eats for these boxes. e.g. delicious cupcakes, savoury tartlets etc. Think about what you would like to receive in a Christmas box and give us a call. If you are able to help us with any of these items please contact us on 021 876 3085. We would appreciate these items by 20 Nov 2017. Potjiekos Lunch at Sandstone House: 18 Nov 2017 at 12h30. R300 pp. Complimentary drink upon arrival, raffl e prizes, cash bar and lucky ticket. Limited seats. Tickets still available. Christmas Carol Service: NG Kerk Franschhoek. 19 Nov 2017. 09h30 Hospice administration and shop will be closed from 18 December 2017 and will be re-opening on 8 January 2018. If you would like to donate any items for the shop, please do so before 14 December. the township have also remarked on the signifi cant reduction in the number of stray dogs they see in the streets. Our next sterilisation diary date is booked for 16 November in Languedoc where we hope to be helping 50 four-legged friends. Please watch this space for details of our forthcoming sterilisation fundraising initiative! The winner of R1000 in the Top 100 Club Draw in September was Michel Faile who very kindly donated his winnings back into the pot. Thanks Michel! To enter the draw you can choose to pay either R100 each month by stop order for 12 months or R1200 in one go. You could win R1000 each month for 11 months or R2000 in the 12th month! Email spca@southernstroll.com to sign up. We understand that philanthropy is a very individual thing. There are so many ways a gift or donation can be used to support the work of Franschhoek SPCA and help us keep on improving animal welfare and plan for the future. If you love animals and want to make a difference or leave a legacy, we can inspire you with many different projects or activities your act of kindness can help with. Interested in fi nding out more? Please call Graeme Comrie on 083 795 8452.
Hoërskool Franschhoek prysuitdeling
Die Franschhoek Klub-Skild vir die Beste Prestasie in Afrikaans deur ‘n Afrikaanssprekende leerder is oorhandig aan Emmerentia Johannes (Gr 12) en Junique Goliath (Gr 7) deur mnr. Gerrit van der Walt, Voorsitter van die Franschhoek Klub.
FHS se Verteenwoordigende Raad van Leerders 2018: Voor (VLNR): Matthew Brown, Lindokuhle Ruka, Jean-Jarcques Heyns Middel (VLNR): Noxolo Mathonsi, Meché Fortuin, Kimberley Coetzee, Kim Charles, Leigh Sampson, Lauren Boonzaaier. Agter (VLNR): Siphokazi April, Meagan Leibrandt (Hoofdogter), Luvo Gcuku (Hoofseun), Zenande Tunguntwana
29/09/1943 - 29/09/2017
Colleen van den Abeele
Colleen and her fern garden will be missed by many of us in South Africa. Thank you for putting Franschhoek Open Gardens on the map. May the climate permit us to keep enjoying and benefitting from it forever. Alta Malherbe
Jake Downie, a Grade 6 pupil at Bridge House School, emerged victorious at the Tennis South Africa WP Grand Prix under-12 tournament that was held at the University of Cape Town over the weekend of 29 September to 1 October 2017. Jake defeated the no. 1 seed, Imaad Lorgat, 6-3 6-3 in the singles fi nal. He then teamed up with Imaad to also win the under-12 doubles title.
Die Dux-leerders van 2017 is Jehtro Phillips (Gr 7) en Emmerentia Johannes (Gr 12)
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Letters info@franschhoektatler.co.za We’re already doing it! Dear R Jennings, Your visionary letter in the October 2017 issue of the Franschhoek Tatler is a winner! A local organisation is already working to make your vision come true; in fact it has an amazing track record since 1904 – yes, that’s 113 years of community service, and still going strong. The ACVV is a national women’s organisation with an active and well-established Franschhoek branch located in Groendal and staffed by locals. The ACVV’s focus is sustainable community service by locals for locals. The benefi ciaries are needy people of Groendal and the Franschhoek Valley. Name it, and the ACVV is there! The ACVV has a particular concern for children and their protection. In Franschhoek we employ three social workers who are very active in the community and offer services such as development/ prevention programmes such as parental skills development, child abuse prevention programmes to empower children and community-based information programmes regarding the Childrens’ Act along with early intervention and statutory services such as therapeutic and development services for children and families at risk and investigations into cases of vulnerable children who are suffering physical, sexual and/or emotional abuse or neglect. The social workers work closely with teachers in the schools in order to identify children in need. They identify and train foster parents and help to enable and support these foster parents by supplying food, clothes, nappies and whatever else is needed to look after the child in their care. Additionally the ACVV is involved with social relief such as distribution of food parcels, clothing, transport and school costs for needy children. Together with the Lord’s Acre Church they feed adults and children twice weekly. They also run a social club for the elderly and help young rehabilitated people to fi nd jobs in order to improve their own lives and circumstances. The Franschhoek ACVV has recently purchased a property in Groendal to function as offi ces for the social workers and staff, act as a food kitchen and offer courses requested by members of the community. There are exciting plans for containers to provide a place for skills training which is much needed by many members of our very own community. Of course all of this requires money, and plenty of it and what is given is very well spent! The ACVV is constantly fundraising in any way we can think of, but particularly now, funds are much needed for a new vehicle, as the present one is worn out, and the speedy transformation of our new property into a fully functioning unit! Why don’t you and your friends reach out and support the ACVV’s efforts? It’s indeed true that the equivalent cost of a gourmet meal in an upmarket restaurant – of which Franschhoek has many –
Rotary News Mark Tanner Rotary worldwide are committed to eradicating polio. Along with our partners we have reduced polio cases by 99.9 percent since our fi rst project to vaccinate children in the Philippines in 1979.
represents to the ACVV a valuable donation, without which the ACVV cannot do what it needs to do. We welcome any donors to visit us at our offi ce in Franschhoek to see where and how donations are being applied. So: we invite you and your friends to join us and help make this wonderful village of ours an even better place! Tania van Deemter ACVV Franschhoek 076 726 2873
Not that simple Dear Editor In reply to the letter in the Tatler last month, I wish to send a very short reply. It is obvious that the person who wrote the letter has too much money and no understanding of South Africa. In a nutshell, the suggestions could cause an infl ux of millions of unemployed and homeless people into Franschhoek. If the problem was as easy to solve we would not have had any problems in South Africa. What has been said is that anyone who is not being looked after in Franschhoek has the right to commit crime. Please give any donations to the already existing charities, of which there are many, and the money will be used in a sensible and wise way. Alta Malherbe
Roads are lawless Dear Siegfried, This is probably a subject that has had many iterations and as many historical threads but I am compelled to raise it again, specifi cally because I feel it’s merely a matter of time before someone on our streets gets seriously hurt or worse. There is a lot of construction on the go in Franschhoek and as such noticeably more traffi c in our residential areas. My concern lies with the irresponsible driving exhibited by (yes, I am going to name and shame) nearly all contractors’ bakkies / trucks / delivery vehicles, etc. By their reckless driving and complete disregard for traffi c rules one would be forgiven to believe that each and every trip is a family emergency! Stopping at “Stop Streets” seems to be discretionary and speed limits a hindrance best ignored. And on that last point; any responsible and considerate driver knows that 60 km/h is far too fast to avoid a pedestrian and/or animal that runs into the street. Naturally there would be a lot more respect for the rules of the road if visible traffi c policing was evident but this is also something that I am yet to see. Let’s hope that somewhere in the near future Stellenbosch Municipality will actually take note (and action) of the numerous traffi c violations and incidents in and around Franschhoek... In the meantime I reach out to my fellow community members busy with construction projects to take the initiative and ask/ remind suppliers and contractors to adhere to the laws governing the usage of our roads and be extra cautious when driving in and around our village. Sincerely, Gustav von Ludwig
Rotary has helped to immunize more than 2.5 billion children in 122 countries. In 2007 the Gates Foundation gave Rotary a $100 million challenge for polio eradication and in 2009 increased it to $355 million. Rotary agreed to raise $200 million, but in fact raised $228 million. The work to this end continues. To learn more of Rotary and its commitments, both international and locally here in the Franschhoek Valley, please contact Mark Tanner on 082 773 9217.
Young Franschhoek pianist excels in prestigious music competition
Ten-year old Madison le Roux is a young pianist from Franschhoek. She recently participated in the 29th SAMRO Hubert van der Spuy National Music Competition held from 25 to 29 September at the Hugo Lambrechts Auditorium in Parow. This classical music competition caters for learners up to the age of 13 and it is the only one of its kind in South Africa. It has put many musicians on the road to success and even international acclaim. Madison was one of eight fi nalists chosen out of fi fty-one participants to advance to the fi nal round. In addition to reaching the fi nal round, she was awarded the runner-up prize for “The most promising candidate ten years and younger”. The fi nal round was broadcasted live on Fine Music Radio. The winner of the competition was Mike Wang from Strand. Second place went to Keon Müller (Blaauwberg) and Nadia Fokkens (Plumstead) received the third place. Madison comes from a musical family and started playing the piano at the age of fi ve. She receives piano tuition from Dr Mario Nell at the Conservatory of Music in Stellenbosch where she attends lessons once a week. Despite a busy schedule, Madison tries to practise as much possible every day. She has won numerous piano awards at various eisteddfodau in the Western Cape, and is a regular participant in the annual Franschhoek Chamber Music Workshop. She has passed all her piano and theory of music examinations with distinction.
Madison le Roux
Madison attends Bridge House School and is in Grade 4. Her other musical interests include playing the cello and in the school marimba band. Madison balances her musical interests by playing hockey, swimming, riding her bike, playing games on her iPad and spending time with her family and friends. When she is grown up, she would like to pursue a career in piano performance and become a music professor.
Editor’s Letter Siegfried Schäfer
Dear Readers,
As spring comes to an end and we head for summer I am increasingly concerned about the drought and what I perceive to be many peoples’ lack of seriousness in changing their water habits. We need to wake up to the reality that in the Western Cape we will probably never be able to go back to dealing with water the way we did 20 years, or even 5 years ago. What is currently generally described as a ‘crisis’ should in all probability be described as the ‘new normal’. Water stress – where the human or ecological demand for water is not met – is likely to become a permanent feature of our existence. The causes of water stress are varied. There’s the physical scarcity of water due to lack of rainfall (the immediate cause of our current predicament), the increasing aridity of the Western Cape (the result of climate change), population increases (thank you semi-gration!), poor management and investment in water infrastructure (especially where national government is involved), pollution and general irresponsible use of available resources. As a society we need to answer two questions: ‘How can we get more water into the system?’ and ‘How can we each use less water?’ The fi rst question generally relates to large-scale engineering projects – building (and maintaining!) dams, pipelines, treatment works, desalination plants, etc. In the Western Cape most major opportunities to add more water to the system have been exhausted. Most opportunities that are left are either risky (tapping into the Table Mountain aquifer), extremely expensive (desalination) or won’t add a gamechanging amount of water to the system (increasing the height of the Clanwilliam Dam’s wall – a national government project that seems to have stalled). On the individual level those of us who can afford it can, of course, also undertake some engineering projects of our own. Installing lowfl ow fi xtures, water tanks, grey water systems and drilling boreholes come to mind. However, as one commentator rightly pointed out, “Without rain, building dams and installing rainwater tanks is pointless. The wise and considered use of grey water can be meaningful, but we need water to
generate grey water.” The above argument also applies to boreholes. There, however, seems to be a general feeling that if you have a borehole you need not conserve water. It annoys me no end when I drive past lush green gardens with little signs boasting ‘Borehole Water’. It seems that most borehole owners will only get with the programme when their boreholes start running dry. Talk about penny wise and pound foolish! At the opposite end of the scale from largescale engineering solutions are the small-scale behavioural changes that can every one of us can make and that taken together can have a signifi cant impact on water consumption in our communities. It really is a case of every little bit helps. With parts of Cape Town soon to be subject to random water cuts it has become time for us to start thinking about what we’re going to do when the taps do run dry. It may be inconvenient to be without water for a few hours, but how do we cope when a few hours becomes a few days, or for the foreseeable future? Buying bottled will only get you so far… How would you feel if you had to make use of a mobile communal shower unit in your neighbourhood, because there is no piped water? Even more uncomfortable to think of ‘Where will you go when you have to go?’ You could install a composting toilet, or – if you have a garden – you can dig a temporary long drop, but what if you live in a block of fl ats? An American survivalist living in drought-stricken central California conducted a readiness experiment with his family. He reports: “In short, we realized we needed a separate area for liquids and solid waste collection as you should dispose of them differently. Bagging liquids like we had planned for our solids is a dangerous proposition if the bag springs a leak. In future we will have a designated bucket for liquids in addition to lining the (empty) toilet with bags for solids.” If you’d rather not think about the above kind of scenario then I suggest you start seriously thinking about how you can conserve water right now, because – as I’ve already said – every bit helps. Now, on a completely different note… I’ve learned that 3 businesses that we all consider as part of Franschhoek’s general village infrastructure celebrate their 10-year anniversaries this year. Congrats to Centreville Guest House, Allora Restaurant and Franschhoek Health Club. I do hope you’re all still around in another 10 years! Until next month Deadlines - December 2017 Issue: Ad Bookings: 15 December 2017 Artwork: 15 December 2017 Editorial: 15 December 2017
From Franschhoek, for Franschhoek Change4Twenty ignited with R310 000 raised at Synesthesia Fundraiser The Franschhoek Hospitality Academy & Learning Centre is delighted that their fundraiser, a Culinary Night of Synesthesia, held at Reuben’s Restaurant & Bar on 17 October, was a huge success. Guests arrived and mingled with esteemed guests including Executive Mayor Gesie van Deventer, Councillor Minnie Peterson and Councillor Achmat Florence as well as many of their partners, sponsors and friends. On arrival guests were treated to delicious canapes and oysters. After taking their seats they embarked on a sensory culinary journey, allowing them to taste sounds, smell colours and see the scents of a remarkable 4-course dining experience that was prepared by the academy’s ambassadors and chefs – Reuben Riffel, Margot Janse and Matthew Gordon. The selected students, all from local communities, Delighted guests at the Synesthesia Fundraiser attended the event and were introduced well as from Cape Town and surrounding towns. to the guests before they had to rush off to start “This evening was more than we could have possibly prepping for their fi nal matric exams. Killowat imagined and we were blown away by Franschhoek’s AV, using their high-end equipment, delivered an humility and generosity towards making the dreams exceptional show with visuals, lighting and sounds, taking guests’ senses to a farm with fi elds of fl owers, of our students come true. We would like to thank our ambassadors, sponsors, partners, guests and everyone a forest alongside a stream, the centre of a blazing fi re and gazing at the northern lights! It was certainly else who made this event such a success. We have managed to raise the funds to cover almost 1 year of something different for everyone and created a operations and anything we do going forward, will now sensational atmosphere in the room to complement be able to go towards sustaining the academy and making the delicious food, accompanied by exquisite wines sure we can continue in our efforts to change the lives from local farms. of so many more youths in Franschhoek’s surrounding Amy Kleinhans, rocked the room as the host and communities” stated co-founder, Tarryn Corlett. MC for the evening delivering a touching story that The Franschhoek Hospitality Academy & Learning inspired everyone, before Doug Gurr – the talented Centre has selected their 20 students to pilot the auctioneer for the evening – opened the hearts of hospitality training programme (with courses the guests even more, raising a remarkable R310 000 sponsored by Lobster Ink) and is set to open their for the academy’s Change4Twenty Programme! The doors in January 2018. For more information auction offered exciting packages and experiences or if you would like or get involved, visit www. that were donated by local retailers, vignerons, guest franschhoekhospitalityacademy.co.za. houses and suppliers, restaurants and ambassadors as
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What you need to know about Capital Gains Tax What is Capital Gains Tax? 1. Capital Gains Tax (CGT) came into effect on 1 October 2001 as a tax charged on the capital gain (profi t) made on the disposal of any asset, and is payable by the person making the disposal. The gain/profi t (the difference between the price you paid for the asset and the price you sold it for) is considered taxable income. 2. The relevant legislation is contained in the Eight Schedule to the Income Tax Act 58 of 1962. Who is liable for payment of CGT? 1. Individuals 2. Trusts 3. Companies A South African resident is liable for CGT on assets located both in and outside South Africa A non-resident is liable to CGT only on immovable property in South Africa or assets of a ‘permanent establishment’ in South Africa. What can be considered as a trigger event for CGT? 1. Sale of an asset 2. Donation of an asset 3. Death 4. Cessation of residence 5. Loss or destruction of an asset I’m registered for income tax; must I register separately for CGT?
Financial Matters Celia McGuinness
Is our downgrade to full junk status coming? To date only our Rand denominated debt (about 10% of our total debt) has been classifi ed as junk. On 25 October, the new Minister of Finance presented the Medium Term Budget Framework (MTBF). Ratings agencies will have watched this and if the Minister does not satisfy these agencies, the country will probably be downgraded to full junk status. Our local currency debt was downgraded following the removal of Pravin Gordhan and his deputy from Treasury. Gordhan was respected by the rating agencies
PSG Winelands Market View Dawid Botha
Japanese shares
Japan is the third largest economy in the world with a gross domestic product of $4.94 trillion according to 2016 World Bank fi gures. The USA makes up 24.5% of the global economy, followed by China (14.7%), Japan (6.5%), Germany (4.6%) and the UK (3.5%), with South Africa making up 0.4%. Given Japan’s stake in the global economy, it is necessary to analyse it as an investment destination and consider it as part of a diversifi ed share portfolio. The most important macro-economic issue for Japan is weak growth, which among other things is caused by low infl ation and an ageing Japanese population. On the positive side, Japan is well known for manufacturing high quality products. From an investment perspective, it is therefore critical to account for these aspects when considering investments in Japanese companies. This means that we prefer investing in those that have considerable
1. No, it forms part of your Income Tax System and your capital gains or losses must simply be declared in your annual income tax return. 2. If the sum of your capital gains or capital losses exceeds the annual exclusion (1 March 2017 to 28 Feb 2018: R40 000) and you are not registered for income tax purposes, it will be necessary to register as a taxpayer at your local SARS offi ce for the year of assessment in which you disposed of the assets and to complete an income tax return for that year. The calculation of CGT 1. The current selling price of the property, less 2. The purchase price of the property (the price the seller bought it for). If the property was bought before October 2001 (when CGT became effective), and you did not attend to a valuation for CGT purposes, SARS prescribes a formula to calculate the base cost at the time. 3. Further deductions to determine your CGT loss or profi t • Agent’s commission, when the property is sold (if applicable) • Transfer Duty when the property was purchased • Annual exclusion per person (currently R40 000 per person and increase to R300 000 in year of death) • Primary residence exclusion of R2m (if SARS
requirements are met) • Costs of improvements (if applicable) Do I qualify for the primary residence exclusion? Yes, if all of the following requirements are met: 1. Property registered in personal capacity (it must be owned by a natural person – not a trust, company or close corporation); and 2. Physical presence – the owner or his/her spouse must ordinarily reside in the home as his or her primary residence and use the home primarily for domestic purposes. Is there a difference between CGT and withholding tax? Section 35A of the Income Tax Act was introduced to assist SARS with the collection of CGT in cases where non-residents disposes of immovable property for a gross selling price of R2 million or more. In these transactions, the purchasers are imposed with a withholding tax obligation unless a directive is issued confi rming that no amount or a reduced amount must be withheld. Section 35A differentiates between purchasers as natural persons, companies or trusts, each with a different withholding rate. A purchaser becomes personally liable for payment of the withheld amount, if he knew or should reasonably have known that the seller is a non-resident. Third parties like conveyancers and estate agents who is
and he had convinced business leaders to help him lobby these agencies and other offshore fi nancial institutions. This went a long way in keeping the country from being downgraded. The general consensus seems to be that the new Minister of Finance, Malusi Gigaba, has yet to gain the confi dence of business and consequently of ratings agencies. The problem we face One of then-Finance Minister Gordhan’s key strengths was that he expressed total opposition to corruption and “state capture”. Business leaders have indicated that they are yet to be convinced that Minister Gigaba is as fi rm on corruption. In addition, State Owned Companies (SOCs) have sunk further into debt and some, like SAA, need to be recapitalised (up to R10 billion will be required). Unless strong governance is introduced into these entities, they will continue to be a drag on South Africa’s fi nances (Government guarantees SOCs’ debt). Tax revenue has also dropped and potentially will fall R50 billion short of the target set in the February 2017
Budget speech. How will Minister Gigaba fi ll a R50 billion hole? Realistically, there are only two options. Increased tax revenue, which can come either from rising economic growth or from increasing taxes. It is well known that economic growth is too low to raise tax revenue – we are just coming out of a recession. Increasing taxes is equally diffi cult. At 45% marginal tax rates, pushing the rate up will almost certainly be counter-productive. Then-Finance Minister Gordhan said in February that tax morality and compliance were declining, making it more diffi cult to raise taxes. Treasury has looked to introduce new taxes such as a wealth tax and taxing individuals who work in tax havens. Neither of these is expected to bring in signifi cant revenue. Every 1% rise in the VAT rate adds R15 billion to state revenue. Thus, it could raise signifi cant revenue, but this will be seen as a tax on the poor and with elections just over eighteen months away, seems highly unlikely. Cut government expenditure. Salaries already account for half of expenditure but as with increasing VAT, reducing
exposure to global economies and are market leaders in their fi elds. One company that meets these criteria is Daikin Industries. Founded in 1924, Daikin is the world’s leading provider of air conditioning systems with revenue exceeding $17 billion. I was all ears when a South African client - an engineer whose company installs large commercial air conditioners - shared that they only use Daikin products because the quality is unbeatable. Daikin has more than 90 production facilities globally that are concentrated in Japan, China, Europe and the USA, and their products are distributed in over 150 countries. About 77% of Daikin’s sales are from outside Japan - mostly from the Americas (29%), China (16%) and Europe (14%). Globally there is a growing focus on sustainability and energy effi ciency. Being the market and technological leader in its fi eld, Daikin is well positioned to benefi t from the drive for greener buildings with a lower environmental impact. This trend in the commercial building space, coupled with stronger international economic growth, are in my view, some of the factors that will support Daikin’s revenue growth in the medium-term. Daikin has an excellent earnings growth track record
and the company is continually improving its profi t margins. Net income increased by 18.3% per year over the last 3 years, with operating profi t margins expanding by 2.5% to 11.3%. The constant growth in its distribution network, and the new plant in the USA, which will employ 4 000 of the company’s 67 000 employees, are some of the initiatives that will support future profi t growth. Daikin has a market value of 3.53 trillion yen ($31.5 billion), trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.5, a price-to-book value of 3, a dividend yield of 1.1% and generated a return on equity of 14.5% over the past year. The company meets our fundamental investment criteria, is not in a price bubble and is part of my international share portfolio. Dawid Botha is a portfolio manager at PSG Wealth Winelands.
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entitled to remuneration in connection with a disposal of property, becomes jointly and severally liable for the amount which the purchaser had to withhold if they knew or should reasonably have known that the seller is a non-resident and failed to inform the purchaser of this fact in writing. In the absence of a withholding tax obligation where non-residents disposes of immovable property with a gross selling price of R2 million or more, collection of this tax by SARS would have been onerous once the non-resident left the country of source. Withholding tax assists with the collection of taxes but, for example an investor the major drawback is the fact that the withholding amount is in respect of the gross selling price and not on the gain made. The withheld amount is not limited to CGT, but is an advance in respect of that seller’s liability for normal tax for the year of assessment during which that property is disposed of by that seller. Jooste Heswick Inc Stellenbosch 12 Papegaai Street, Stellenbosch Tel: 021 883 3043 | Fax: 021 883 9667 Jooste Heswick Inc Somerset West 170B Main Road, Somerset West Tel: 021 851 2078 |Fax: 021 883 9667 staff is politically sensitive. The easy cuts in government spend have already been made – travel, conferences etc. One line Minister Gigaba is pursuing is selling government assets to recapitalise SAA. Another is using the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) which has assets of R1.8 trillion. Tapping the PIC or selling assets will do the job of covering the R50 billion hole but unless there is serious intent to rein in SOCs, these remedies will have little credibility as we will face the same situation next year. The day of reckoning The Medium Term Budget Framework looks at government revenue and expenditure over the next three years. This is a comprehensive document of government strategies and assumptions. It sets out in detail where revenue and expenditure will be raised and spent. In effect, the Minister will have to demonstrate to the ratings agencies that South Africa is still committed to a prudent fi scal policy. If the MTBF is not considered credible, we can almost certainly expect swift downgrades to junk status which will leave us all poorer.
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Premier opens Pearl Valley Hotel by Mantis
Business Leadership Tony Frost
Kids can teach us plenty!
It is something of a commentary on our society that we do all that we can to stop kids being kids. We tell them over and over to grow up, to behave, to respect authority, to behave like an adult if you want to be treated like an adult and so on. Most of these injunctions have much to recommend them on the surface. However, when you dig deeper and start to unpack what the eventual effect really is we may be persuaded to adopt some other tactics. The intentions are good and are mostly aimed at helping our kids prepare themselves for the tough world they have to live in, but in the process we also ensure that they unlearn some critically important innate survival and growth behaviours. All businesses and organisations are looking for innovative and creative people who are not frightened to explore and learn and try out new things and ideas. These are natural childhood behaviours. This is how we all learned about the world around us – without prompting, incentives or regular performance reviews. We just did it because it was the natural thing to do and all our friends were doing the same thing. Parents and teachers however found this behaviour a bit too disruptive and so they did their collective best to curb it. Of course some of this behaviour was simply socially unacceptable, but a lot of it was what enabled humanity not only to survive but to develop and grow. Let’s take a look at some of the most critical of these behaviours and examine which of them we should nurture and encourage in our organisations today. Perhaps the most important of these is the absence of fear of trying new things – of a sense of adventure about the world around us. If there was something new or strange or foreign we would want to know all about It. All those of you who are parents will know about that age when every conversation is punctuated with “But Dad, why?”, or “Mom, why does it work that way?”, or “Why can’t I go there?” ‘Why’ and ‘how’ are big words in the pre-teen years. There is a sense of amazement and wonder at the world and desire to know everything about it. We resent being put into little boxes and our creativity and energy being stifl ed by others. Secondly, we are not frightened by strangers, or others, or foreigners. We learn this behaviour. Mandela famously said something like: “We are not born hating, we learn this. We are born with love in our hearts”. Kids do not know hate. They are keen to be friends with
everyone. We teach them not to speak to strangers, not to accept lifts or sweets or presents or, in fact, anything from anyone we do not know. Kids naturally want to make friends and some of the biggest heartbreaks when they are little is when a friend lets them down or doesn’t want to be a friend. We get so much more done with friends who willingly collaborate than when we try to persuade strangers to do things our way. So… following the kids’ paradigm – make friends fi rst and then have an adventure building your castle! Kids don’t always need big expensive toys to keep them entertained. In fact, oftentimes they have the most fun when they fi nd their own entertainment; often with the most basic of ‘toys’ – a rock, a stick, a tree or some other everyday object. How often do we see more elaborate toys abandoned in favour of some of the simpler offerings? This is also a signifi cant lesson for us in organisations. Most often the simpler the approach and the process the more successful it will be. If we follow this example then we should strive as hard as possible to make things as simple as possible. The fi nal element of childlike behaviour that we would do well to emulate is the way kids are enthralled by the wonderment of small things, of beautiful things, of things new, of magic and mystery and fun. Play is such an important part of becoming human. Why is it that we encourage play to stop and for everything in life to become serious and burdensome? Why can we not make work playful and fun?! Kids often live in fantasy worlds; kids dream big dreams about the future. We should not forget to do this and then do whatever we can to translate these dreams into reality for the good of all. We need to rejuvenate and regain our wonder and joy of the world of which we are part. We need to make sure that work is fun. We need to play so that we can become progressively more adept at dealing with the world and we need to work hard to make friends out of strangers! tony@siroccostrategy.com
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Western Cape Premier, Helen Zille, offi cially opened the Pearl Valley Hotel by Mantis on Friday, 20 October. “The linkage between Val de Vie and Pearl Valley and the development of the land has a far-reaching effect on the community…The hospitality industry has the ability to beat poverty and offer people crucial jobs,” said Helen Zille. She further added that: “The Pearl Valley Hotel by Mantis is a visionary and beautiful hotel. Thank you for driving economic development in this valley and giving people a sense of hope.” The Pearl Valley Hotel is a luxury establishment situated on Pearl Valley which forms part of Val de Vie Estate; internationally recognised for its polo facilities, world-class amenities and the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course at Pearl Valley. Centrally situated in the Winelands the hotel affords guests easy access to the best food, wine and cultural experiences the region has to offer. The hotel has 38 fully equipped rooms of which 23 are 1-bedroom suites, 1 is a wheelchair friendly 1-bedroom suite and 7 are 2-bedroom suites.
Guests can look forward to all the classic comforts and conveniences expected of a luxury hotel along with the exceptional service offered by the Mantis Collection. Pearl Valley has a fully operational restaurant and bar at its clubhouse where guests can enjoy the chef ’s signature dishes or enjoy a wonderful selection of single-malt whiskies and wines. The hotel suites are located only 100m from the clubhouse. Pearl Valley Hotel is developed, managed and marketed by The Mantis Collection; a family-run collection of award winning, luxurious hotels and eco-escapes located on all seven continents. Each Mantis property is set off the beaten path and is an authentic celebration of the culture, gastronomy, architecture and nature of the location in which it is found. Founded by Adrian Gardiner in 2000, Mantis is committed to the spirit of conservation and restoration, and each property is sensitive to its surroundings in respect of the building, environment and local community. The diverse portfolio of properties link up to create exceptional journeys. www.pearlvalleyhotel.com | 021 867 8000
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Book Review Charlotte van Zyl
The Nix
Q & A with Dustin Osborne, winemaker at Mont Rochelle Hotel and Mountain Vineyards
You were wine maker at Mont Rochelle before, what brought you back to Franschhoek? The opportunity to work with mountain vineyards and the special terroir offered by this special property. Also, being able to work with forward thinking likeminded individuals in a project that will allow us to maximise fruit quality and sense of place for our Franschhoek driven wines. You work for Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Limited Edition. Media references to him tend towards quirkiness, how do you find him? Throughout the Virgin Limited Edition collection we strive to offer our guests exceptional personal service and a sense of fun. I wouldn’t want to give anything away but we defi nitely have a few surprises in store for guests staying with us. You were going to study viticulture and then majored in oenology. How did that happen? It was a natural progression, as the two go hand in hand really. I studied at Lincoln University, near Christchurch, New Zealand. The Batchelors degree there is quite hands on as it is more of an agricultural university. In my second year, we were assigned a row of grapes to prune, manage, make wine from and label. I had the task of nursing a Gewürztraminer into bottle. That experience sowed the seed of taking the whole process through into bottle. It was an eye-opening experience and one that ended up reaffi rming that I had found my passion and calling. Your work is both in the cellar and in the vineyards. What are you planning for the Mont Rochelle vineyards? We are currently busy with a complete re-planting strategy of the property, as we would like to maintain our commitment to Franschhoek as a Wine of Origin, and more specifi cally to our property. It is common knowledge that quality grapes make quality wines. Along with Vinpro and our Farm Manager Gustav Coetzee, we have looked at all aspects of terroir on the property including soils, sunlight interception, solar radiation, orientation of vineyards, and in line with our philosophy are going to be planting perfectly selected clones and rootstocks for the terroir that we have on the farm. The idea is to make sure that we do absolutely everything right in order to be able to produce top quality grapes that ultimately tell a story of our property through our fi nal bottled product. It is all about attention to detail. How will you deal with the current water scarcity? We are fortunate enough to have soils that retain good moisture, the lower half of the farm being more alluvial clays and the top portion being decomposed granite with underlying clay. This means that our water use is minimal. Fortunately our dam is fi rst
in line for any surface runoff from the Dassenberg
above us. We have also recently incorporated an irrigation specialist into our vineyard strategy and currently make use of Neutron probes (measuring soil moisture) and pressure leaf bombs (measuring vine moisture) and recommendations from these make sure that we irrigate only if absolutely necessary and for specifi c quality parameters. This usually translates into irrigating about twice per season per block (each application of 8hrs is about 25mm of water). What changes have you made or plan to make in the cellar? The Cellar (built in the mid-1850s) was refurbished in 2015, with the fl ooring and drainage being completely rebuilt. We also added an effl uent treatment plant, in order to ensure that all cellar effl uent was pre-treated and not harmful to the environment. A humidifi cation system for the barrel room was also installed (to limit the angels’ share). Our cellar equipment was upgraded to include sorting tables and more gentle pumps to allow us to be as gentle as we possibly can be with the fruit. From where do you source grapes for Mont Rochelle wines? Currently we source only Chardonnay which is used in our Mont Rochelle range. This comes from Mr. Chardonnay himself, DP Burger at Glenwood. Moving forward and considering our current re-planting strategy and focus on Franschhoek Wine of Origin, we will need to source from other Franschhoek growers until our vines are established again. Prime focus will be sourcing top quality mountain vineyard fruit. You studied and worked in New Zealand and went on to work in a few other countries. How does the experience influence your wine making? I was fortunate enough to have been able to work in Central Otago, Marlborough and Waiheke Island in New Zealand. As well as the Okanagan Valley (Canada), California and Washington State (USA), and South Africa. Traveling and experiencing these different countries and regions is essential in my opinion. It develops one’s knowledge and experience of different climates and growing conditions, so that one is able to adapt based on previous experiences. Over and above that it is just great fun spending time with other wine lovers talking and living wine day to day. What will you never do in a wine cellar? Compromise on quality and take short cuts. What is the best wine you have ever drunk? It was a 1992 Le Pin from Pomerol in France. Although this isn’t classed as a great vintage, this wine still showed lovely freshness and a true sense place. This served as a demonstration of the importance of good terroir.
By Nathan Hill. Publ: Vintage Books. Paperback. 737 pages. I had often walked past piles of this colourful book at various airport bookshops and wondered what sort of solace it could offer on a long fl ight. In the end the fact that the book had 737 pages, the same as the model number of the Boeing I was going to board, seemed too good a coincidence to miss. So I settled down to “The Nix” and was amply rewarded for the next 10 hours. It is a rich, funny, Dickensian novel, moving from the absurd world of American academia to the insane world of American politics, which are not so far removed from each other. Author Nathan Hill uses four narratives, interleaved through time and space to tell his stories. He really needs the time and space to allow his uninhibited imagination full scope. Hill skillfully switches from one narrative to the other, inserting details of complicated family histories, descriptions of American college life where student rights reign supreme, and satirical comment on the incestuous world of American democracy. There are also plenty of good jokes and some very good writing. As an example, there is a virtuoso passage, one chapter long, on video gaming that consists of just one long, complex sentence. All of this is no mean feat for a writer who is still in his twenties, and who spent four years writing this novel. The main story is deceptively simple, based on a moral choice that a person must make between two diffi cult decisions, each of which will probably cause him harm. The person in this case is Samuel Andresen-Anderson, a 30-ish professor of literature who spends slightly too much time playing video games (The World of Elfscape is his favourite.) He is also fi ghting off the charges of anti-student prejudice that an air-headed student levels at him after he discovers that she has plagiarized an entire essay. Naturally, the budget-conscious dean sides with the student. More importantly, his publisher is hounding him for a manuscript for which he was given a huge advance much too long ago. The moral choice he has to make suddenly looms when his mother who had abandoned him as a child, leaps into the headlines by fl inging
for governor of Illinois. A sensational public law suit ensues. The mother’s lawyer pleads with Samuel to help defend his mother by appearing as a character witness. At the same time his publisher seizes the opportunity to get Samuel to make good on his promised book by demanding that he write a sensational expose of his erring mother. Crime will pay, is his promise, and the public will be able to engage their sanctimoniousness. Samuel, who feels pretty negative about his mother, is not averse to his publisher’s suggestion as it seems to provide an escape from all his fi nancial and academic problems. He starts doing research on his mother, tracing her life from the time she left him at the age of six. As he discovers details about her diffi cult youth in Iowa, he remembers what “The Nix” means. It is an old Norwegian legend that states “The things you loved the most will one day hurt you the most.” This search for his mother’s story then revives his memories of his youth and his troubled relationship with Bethany the violinist and her Brother Bishop who dies in Vietnam. The author spins a wonderfully sympathetic story about the histories of the mother and the son, and the emotional journeys that they have undertaken. The conclusion is emotionally satisfying and justice is served in a good old-fashioned way. What keeps the reader going in this long book is the joyous use of language, the inventiveness of the story and the evocation of life in the United States in the 21st century.
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Music Alchemy James Stewart
Trump, Eminem and The Dixie Chick effect
The Dixie Chicks, a breakout all-girl country trio were riding high in the early noughties when they made a remark about the Iraq war and being embarrassed that POTUS George ‘Dubya’ Bush was a fellow Texan. A media fi restorm ensued which effectively ran them out of town and hounded them for a decade and a half. They have since clawed their way back from exile playing, touring and rewiring the damaged connections, but since that emphatic slap down I can’t think of a mainstream artist or performer who has risked speaking truth to power. In one fell swoop artists were made to understand their place, subservient to the hand that feeds them. Since then, like it or not, Hip Hop has usurped the crown once worn by pop. It might be too tenuous to outright call this a coincidence, but at its essence Hip Hop is the voice of the powerless and oppressed whose subjection to harassment by power imbues a suspicion and cynicism toward any form of authority. Label it Jazz. Call it Rock ‘n Roll, Punk or Hip Hop. This is the language of ‘unreasonableness’ spoken and acted out by mavericks; artists and outliers seek
reason in the spaces in between what is accepted as normal. With the exception of ‘Punk’ these music genres all fi nd their roots in black exclusion. It is interesting that a white Hip Hop artist recently managed to whip up such a furor. With his recent Trump smack down, Eminem’s gritty, smoldering acapella tirade grabbed headlines by the scruff and ignited social media reaction. How did he so incisively cut through the clutter where Grammy superstar Kendrick Lamar and others failed with a similar message? Perhaps because Eminem’s audience is white, and white people hold the power and privilege whether they live in the suburbs or trailer parks. It’s intriguing that (at the time of writing) Twitter Meister Trump who is notoriously quick on the trigger with a 140-character snark has yet to respond. Whether you disagree with his politics or whether you just don’t like him or his music is not the point. The Baby Boomer generation was similarly disdainful of the hippies of the sixties who were out to change the direction set for the world by their parents and grandparents. Countless artists with anti-authority leanings don’t have the juice, the platform required to take their message to The Man, but Eminem had the star leverage and he chose to bring it to bear to stand for what he believes in. And he did it well. Should that not be deserving of respect? We can look at this cynically and say it was a timely stunt to promote awareness of his impending album release, to boost his relevance. Shouldn’t he also be brought to book for his misogyny and homophobia on wild display in other songs? But who am I to judge? The virtuous and noble acts of many great people throughout history are so often counterpointed by their human frailty.
Shakespeare by Bus
Shakespeare in Love is not the kind of Tom Stoppard play that the Franschhoek Culture Vultures would ignore. When they got wind of the production at the Fugard Theatre, seats were booked, a big bus was reserved, the cellar was raided for Leaopard’s Leap MCC and wine, and two baskets of snacks were ordered. The group had settled for Thursday, 19 October, as it was the most convenient date on which enough seats were available. They gathered in the village before being ferried to Cape Town and dropped off at the door of the Fugard Theatre. The excellent cast won over the audience within seconds of the curtain going up. So enraptured was everyone, they felt no need to refer to the Shakespeare in Love Oscar-winning movie of the nineties. As comical as the cast’s imported period costumes seemed in this age, so impressive on the other hand were the well-executed steps of the old dances. Timing was spot on, scene changes were quick and
the acting superb. It was a happy group that boarded the bus for the trip home. A strange noise emitted by the bus had immediately been attended to by Patrick, the driver, assisted by knowledgeable Culture Vultures who peered at the wheels and the engine. A call to bus HQ allayed all fears and everyone was safely back in Franschhoek before midnight. If you would like to receive information on future outings, please send your name, email address and cell phone number to news@franschhoektatler.co.za.
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Jyotish Vedic Astrology Robert Rittel
Aries, 21 March – 19 April: There is a lot of fire energy going around in the month of Scorpio. Opportunities which present themselves should be taken with a pinch of salt. Cultivate patience and awareness. The supreme law is that all is just and all is right. But is the law to be proclaimed? No, it is to be understood. Taurus, 20 April – 20 May: Venus is still in Libra and moving into Scorpio, it creates the picture of Aphrodite changing to Medusa with the intention to stir motions. Jupiter, Mercury and the Sun are all in Scorpio. On the positive side there is lots of room for spiritual and psychological awareness and on the negative side it establishes melancholic tendencies. Gemini, 21 May – 20 June: With Mercury in Scorpio for another week, you have to be careful of the stories you listen to. But when you do not concern yourself with the consequences, then feel free to express an impulse. By being able to trust others, you have learned to trust yourself. Cancer, 21 June – 22 July: With so much action in Scorpio, all the water signs have their fair share of misunderstandings and different points of view. People often shout at each other because they feel 5that they are not heard; 6 7 hearts are far away then their from each other and the actual moment of crisis. Leo, 23 July 8 – 22 August: The Sun sign is related to the heart and the king can show his ideal to the height of his heart, his understanding to the depth of his heart, and his compassion with the openness of his heart. The Sun in Scorpio likes secrets and the king does as he pleases. There 10 subtle or simpler than truth. is nothing more Virgo, 23 August – 22 September: Afflicted 14 creates restless minds and struggles to find Mercury peace of mind. The bare truth alone is not sufficient; 16
truth must be made into wisdom. Wisdom is the robe of truth which illuminates all life and in that light all things become clear – true nature manifest to observe. Libra, 23 September – 22 October: For every thing there is a time; and so there is a time of the enfoldment of the soul. That time is a slow process where in time and light all things become clear. That view is the manifestation of your true self in this world and not the world that lets you think, what she owes you. Scorpio, 23 October – 21 November: Lots of activities in this constellation which is related to transformation, secret afflictions and the serpent’s fire. It’s the place where highly intuitive feelings and healing capacities take place. In the same time hypersensitivity, trust and hidden intimacy bring out sensation related insecurities. Good time for spiritual house cleaning. Sagittarius, 22 November – 21 December: Chronos the Greek time keeper is still showing its effect with little or no improvements in any way you look. All things in their beginning must be guarded from the sweeping winds of destruction. The young plant must first be nurtured in a glass house. Capricorn, 22 December – 19 January: Being too detached from feelings creates a lack of affection and makes you sometimes look a bit gloomy. If by accident you step into the mud, it is not necessary to keep on walking in the muddy path. The whole world’s treasure is too small a price to pay for one Very easy word that enlightens the soul. Aquarius, 20 January – 18 February: They say that 1 7 a person without character is like a flower without fragrance. That sense is ‘your’ very being in nature, 8 recognised by all animals and which establishes the 2 trust given to ‘you’ by that unconditional love to maintain the sacred duty of building character. 6 1 Pisces, 19 February - 20 March: Neptune the modern ruler of this sign has established a confusing and unclear 2 time, under the influence of manipulating leadership and 3 false information. Neptune dissolves responsibilities and 5 people are happy to give them away. Creating yourself a 8 light house or beacon is the solution here. 1 3 6
Quick crossword no 14,809
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JUST PROPERTY. Were born from the old established company JUST LETTING. They are Real Estate agents with many years’ experience in finding the right house in the right investment areas, for their buyers. Now, more than that, they provide a professional house management service. They look after homes for absentee owners. Their knowledge and insight of property investment returns and house asset values in the Franschhoek area and the growing percentage of absentee owners here made them realise there is a need for their specialist expertise to optimise the use and maintenance of houses. Perhaps they could show you how you can optimise the returns on your investment. They are a professionally recognised group offering the complete house maintenance operation, including pool cleaning, gardening and maid service. Their 108 offices nationwide specialise in handling house purchases, property
management, long and short-term rentals. In holiday areas, such as Knysna, Mossel Bay, etc. and now Franschhoek, they specialise in holiday letting. To do this they have to be tourist and hospitality professionals as well as sales and investment specialists. They can advertise and organise the letting of your home, keeping you updated. They welcome the guests to the houses that they host, directing the generated letting payments to Trust accounts. In your absence they will make payment of your rates, electricity or levies and arrange for repairs or replacements, if needed. They make sure your house is secure, looked after and always clean and welcoming for you or your guests’ arrival. Contrary to general belief, a house standing unoccupied deteriorates faster than one regularly checked, cleaned and occupied. The high rental incomes can pay for it all while generating handsome dividends. They know the legalities and complications of the letting business, which, at the moment, are threatening to become more stringent due to the proliferation through easy booking portals such as AirBnB that is causing FEDHASA and the Estate Agents Affairs Board to scrutinise non-compliant managers handling lettings. The days that holiday lets were a sideline business are over. The industry requires a professional, accountable and legal approach.
Part of their team is a chartered accountant and a practicing attorney, handling estate planning and legal problems and who can advise on Visa, Forex and FICA complications that might arise. They will be there to ensure that all the legal requirements and issues such as Safety, Insurance, Fire Clearance, Parking, Planning permission, etc. are met when your house is let. They will advise and help in choosing when purchasing a suitable house and be of assistance in looking after your home in a professional manner when you are absent. And when it is time for a change, they will make that happen in the fastest and most profitable way by utilising their extensive network with access to purchasers ready to continue the good work in the tourism industry. If you need someone to care for your home just contact Just PropertyFranschhoek to discuss details. Bill 076 598 4099 billsa@just.property
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New kid on the “Franschhoek Real Estate” block! P R O P E RT Y G R O U P
Introduction Joining the population of established estate agents in the valley is a new kid on the block! Anastasia Coulbanis, a Franschhoek resident for the past 4 years, and a wife, a mother of 8-year-old twins and a business women, has taken the plunge to promote the enviable and tranquil Franschhoek lifestyle in the property sector. The Realty Atlas Connection Foti Sousalis, the Group Director and Principal at The Realty Atlas Property Group, an estate agency specializing in residential selling and letting within the greater Cape Town area, saw potential in Anastasia who had gained some experience in the field while working as an estate agent’s assistant for an established corporate. He was impressed with the amount of knowledge and experience she gained without any formal industry training. And so, true to company’s ethos of promoting talent and personal drive to better serve their clients, he invited Anastasia to join the Realty Atlas Team. “Real Estate goes beyond bricks and mortar, it is about lifestyle, legacy and exceptional service, values that Anastasia respects and upholds” said Sousalis. Realty Atlas head office is in Edward Street near Tyger Valley Centre and the company has been matching homes and
owners successfully since 2011. A Brief Bio of Anastasia Coulbanis Anastasia first became part of the Franschhoek Valley back in 1998 when she met Duke, her husband. She immediately took to the valley, but due to both her and Duke’s work being in Stellenbosch, the couple moved there after they were married in February 2000. After returning from living abroad, she climbed into the travel industry as an experienced and sought after agent who was always dedicated to her clients. Anastasia decided to make a break in her professional life and stay-at-home her new-born twins. The kids grew, as they do, and with time, came considerations about schooling and lifestyle that saw the family return to Franschhoek in April 2013. She then also developed a passion for baking!! With the kids at school, there was more time on hand for Anastasia to consider re-entering the job market. She joined an estate agent as her PA and in the course of nearly a year picked up an understanding and love for real estate. In addition to the knowledge and experience gained as an estate agent’s PA, Anastasia also lived through the building of the family’s new home, which was an eye-opening experience indeed as she and her husband grappled with endless building considerations around the layout and practicalities of a home about to receive a family with specific needs and requirements. These experiences have enriched Anastasia’s understanding of the physical aspects that define the value of home ownership, with a particular interest in the
Franschhoek Valley. Why Anastasia? Anastasia has always been in the service industry and she has passion! Her key strength is her understanding of her clients’ needs, coupled with her commitment to addressing them to the best of her ability through the services she provides. Anastasia is passionate about homes, and loves to match the right home with its owner. Anastasia is joined at the Franschhoek branch of Realty Atlas by Derek Bouwer who specializes in farms and smallholdings. The team is therefore able to service all your property needs. Suite 01 - 10 Tuin Street, Franschhoek C: 083 603 0636 | T: 086 100 7671 Anastasia.coulbanis@realtyatlas. co.za | www.realtyatlas.co.za
From the French corner to the Isle de France?
On 3 October Sotheby’s Realty Franschhoek hosted Jan du Plessis, chairman of property development company Sunset Bay Pty Ltd. The purpose of du Plessis’s visit was to market his company’s latest offering – Sunset Bay – to local investors. Subtropical Mauritius was at various times in its history a Dutch, English and French territory. Long well known as a beach holiday destination – only 4 hours from Johannesburg – it is today, according to the World Bank, also the best place to do business in Africa. In addition to the traditional economic mainstays of tourism, sugar and textiles the property sector and financial services are now also well developed. The economy has been on a steady growth path for some years (approx. 3,5% during the past 3 years), with low inflation (1,2%), interest rates (3,5%) and unemployment (7.9%). FDI increased 46% in 2016 and foreign investors are
allowed 100% business ownership. Foreign residency permit schemes are a popular way to invest in the island nation, whose currency, the rupee, trades in a stable band against most major currencies. In sharp contrast to South Africa there is a 15% personal and corporate tax rate, no capital gain tax, no estate duty, no tax on dividends and no property or land tax. There are also no exchange controls and a double taxation avoidance treaty with SA exists. Sunset Bay is situated on a secluded peninsula near the fishing village of Grand Gaube – 10 minutes from Grand Bay. Unusually for a site with direct sea access Sunset Bay is set on freehold land that offers sophisticated, informal living with spectacular lagoon, ocean and island vies. Two bed / two bath units start at R4 596 153 and three bed / three bath units at R6 903 846. (R46,000/m2) Buyers have the option to put their units in a rental pool
managed by innLov, the leader in rental management of Luxury Serviced Beach Residences in Mauritius. Expected nett annual returns range from 4% - 7.6% during the first three years, based on a 50% deposit and 15 year bond at 5%. Finally, Jan points out that “It is important to bear in mind that permanent residence applies to anyone who owns an IRS / RES / PDS property if it was purchased for over $500 000.” For more information contact Jan du Plessis. Tel (+230) 59839151 Email: jan@ c21mauritius.mu
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Opportunity now on your doorstep! Invest in your own storage unit ■ New storage office park development in a convenient location ■ Finance options available ■ No transfer duty Units priced from R85 000 to R225 000, ranging in size from 8.6m2 to 23.3m2 • Ground floor and upstairs units available •
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Contact Adell 083 964 1155 adell.f@harcourts.co.za adell.f@harcourts.co.za | melina.v@harcourts.co.za
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R 25 000 000
Domaine des Anges This beautiful family home built in the French Provinçial style is set in landscaped gardens over two stands with views of mountains and Franschhoek Valley. The open plan gourmet kitchen, dining room and formal sitting room with large fireplace and double volume ceilings leads out to the entertainment area. The TV lounge is separate and the Wine Cellar is underground which ensures the constant temperature of wine at all times. The property has both solar and electricity and is airconditioned. 5 bedrooms • 5 en-suite bathrooms • Study • Heated swimming pool • Erf size : 1973m² • Building size : 920m² • LEVIES : R9800.00 incl VAT
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Light contemporary new home 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 :410sqms LEVY: R3950.00 Rates : R2000.00
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Janice Hicks 072 991 6272 janice.hicks@rawson.co.za
Large comfortable income producing family home This large comfortable split-level family home with income potential is situated on a large corner stand in the older part of Franschhoek Village. Upstairs comprises of entrance hall, very large bright and airy sitting room with inter-leading dining room. Fully fitted kitchen and walk-in pantry/scullery. The main bedroom is en-suite and the other 2 bedrooms share a family bathroom. There is a study situated off the entrance hall. Downstairs is the 2 bedroom flat which is completely self-contained and has access from inside the main house and private outside access. There is an open plan lounge/dining room/ kitchen and one large bathroom serves both bedrooms. There is a larger than normal double garage on the lower level and it has access into the main section of the house. There is ample off street parking for guests. There are 2 lock-up storerooms. The garden is well established, has mature trees and is fully fenced. This property is not to be missed and is priced to sell.
Janice Hicks 072 991 6272 • janice.hicks@rawson.co.za
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PEARL VALLEY
R 6 750 000
VAL DE VIE
R 19 900 000
Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 Garages: 2 354666 GOLF ESTATE LIVING AT ITS BEST Well designed family home with open plan living to maximise the stunning views of the golf course, Simonsberg Mountain and lake. Offering flowing reception rooms with feature fireplace, sliding doors leading onto seamless glass enclosed entertainers covered patio overlooking the gunite pool.
Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 5 Garages: 2 444776 TRANQUILLITY AWAITS ON VAL DE VIE ESTATE. Ranch style living at its finest. With no expense spared, this unique home is a must see for discerning buyer. The moment you walk through the double cast iron door you are met with pure opulence.
Kevin Layden 082 300 9446 & Esme Wildeman 083 307 8039
Annie Kellerman 071 268 2134 & Claire Adamini 072 609 3867
PEARL VALLEY
R 6 750 000
VAL DE VIE
R 15 900 000
Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2 437266 PEARL VALLEY GOLF ESTATE - PLOT & PLAN Facing North overlooking the water with mountain views this plot & plan single storey 282m² 3 bedroom all en-suite home with top quality finishes is a great option for those looking to live in a secure lifestyle estate. The home will be built on a prime 694m² plot and will offer open plan living, separate scullery, guest toilet, study nook, two and a half garages, undercover patio with built-in braai and a lovely pool .
Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 4 Garages 2 444622 STYLISH LIVING AT VAL DE VIE ESTATE Move right into this immaculate north-facing modern gem. Immediately apparent as you walk through the door you are met with opulence and a double volume foyer leading to a timber staircase encased with frameless double glass panels.
Kevin Layden 082 300 9446 & Esme Wildeman 083 307 8039
Annie Kellerman 071 268 2134 & Claire Adamini 072 609 3867
FRANSCHHOEK
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 6
R 27 000 000
Garages 3
411894
MAGNIFICENT STATEMENT HOME IN LIFESTYLE SECURITY ESTATE. This truly magnificent property occupies two portions of the La Bella Vita Security Estate, which is situated in the heart of the Cape Winelands.
Kevin Layden 082 300 9446 & Esme Wildeman 083 307 8039
SORBONNE
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
R 20 000 (per month)
Garage 1
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THE HEART OF THE VILLAGE, WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF ALL THE WONDERFUL AMENITIES FRANSCHHOEK HAS TO OFFER. Furnished 12 month rental available from the start of January 2018. An immaculate apartment in the heart of the village in an elegant well run block of only ten apartments.The property offers two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a lovely open plan reception room with gas fireplace and air conditioning along with a balcony with amazing easterly mountain views. The block benefits form a communal swimming pool and every flat has a large private garage along with another secure gated off - street parking space. No pets allowed. Kat Roth 079 082 8767
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KLEIN GOEDERUST
R 14 850 000
DOMAINE DES ANGES
R 8 450 000
Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garages: 2 203318 FABULOUS OPPORTUNITY Surrounded by world famous wine estates and a mere 2km from the village, this 9.8ha property is the perfect purchase for those who are looking for something special in the Franschhoek Valley.
Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 3 Garages: 2 438795 SPLENDID CONTEMPORARY HOME ON DESIRABLE ESTATE A breathtaking villa situated on the desirable Domaine Des Anges Estate in Franschhoek with romantic surroundings including rose gardens, lavender fields , vineyards , olive trees and citrus trees.
Kevin Layden 082 300 9446 & Esmé Wildeman 083 307 8039
Tania Van Deemter 076 726 2873 & Marianne Van Der Merwe 082 921 3248
FRANSCHHOEK
R 3 950 000
FRANSCHE HOEK ESTATE
Garages: 2
353071 THE 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 afresh with the home of your dreams. For 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.
Bedrooms 3
Kevin Layden 082 300 9446 & Esmé Wildeman 083 307 8039
Tania Van Deemter 076 726 2873 & Marianne Van Der Merwe 082 921 3248
PEARL VALLEY
R 4 600 000
448073 A STUNNING NEWLY BUILT HOME ON THE EXCLUSIVE AND POPULAR FRANSCHE HOEK ESTATE. T h i s excellent newly built property offers 3 bedrooms suites along with voluminous open plan lounge, dining room and kitchen with two patios, plunge pool, double garage and wonderful views over the surrounding fynbos and towards the mountains. The Fransche Hoek Estate is renowned for excellent security and is within very close proximity of the vibrant village of Franschhoek.
FRANSCHE HOEK ESTATE
R 38 500 000
SOUGHT AFTER LODGE ON PEARL VALLEY GOLF ESTATE WITH SUPERB VIEWS OVER THE WATER TOWARDS THE SIMONSBERG MOUNTAIN. This lifestyle lodge is located in a sophisticated , upmarket award winning golf resort in the heart of the Cape Winelands . The position is perfect and very private allowing you to enjoy the magnificent views of the lake and mountains.
Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 5 Garages: 7 405200 A RARE MASTERPIECE! AN IMPRESSIVE HOME ON THE EXCLUSIVE FRANSCHE HOEK ESTATE. Prepare to be dazzled by this astounding home on the exclusive Fransche Hoek Estate. Entry to this truly spectacular house is through a cobbled archway with imposing double doors into an extensive cobbled courtyard with a central 100 year old olive tree. A breathtaking enter tainer’s home!
Kevin Layden 082 300 9446 & Esmé Wildeman 083 307 8039
Tania Van Deemter 076 726 2873 & Marianne Van Der Merwe 082 921 3248
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Parkings: 2
Bathrooms 3
R 6 650 000
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O U R PA S S I O N | YO U R S U C C E S S Thanks to you, our dedicated clients, we have been able to achieve an impressive level of success selling houses and farms in the sought-after Franschhoek valley. DID YOU KNOW? Franschhoek is one of the fastest growing areas for high net worth individuals in South Africa. We understand that it’s not just a house. It’s been your home. That’s why we at Pam Golding Properties are always on hand to provide you with service that is personal and comes from skillfully selling homes for over 40 years. Your Franschhoek area specialists, Doug Gurr and Jeanine Allen are top performing Pam Golding Property agents, having achieved Gold Club status for 5 years and Emerald Circle status for the past 2 years. These exceptional individuals are recognised for their professionalism, drive and commitment to service excellence. Success starts with the right agency by your side. If you would like to know more about property trends in your area and how it may impact on the sale of your home, please give us a call.
Franschhoek Village / R7.2 million
La Petite Provence / R5.4 million
Domaine des Anges / R8.95 million
Fransche Hoek Estate / R6.9 million excl VAT
La Petite Provence / R2 million
Franschhoek / R30 million excl VAT
* A selection of some recent sales, actual selling prices quoted.
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Franschhoek Village / R4.95 million
La Petite Provence / R4.2 million
La Petite Provence / R2.3 million
La Ferme Chantelle / R9.9 million
La Petite Provence / R5.1 million
Fransche Hoek Estate / R1.5 million
Please contact: Doug Gurr 072 610 7208, doug.gurr@pamgolding.co.za Jeanine Allen 082 410 6837, jeanine.allen@pamgolding.co.za • Office: 021 876 2100
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Local expertise, national presence and international audience
FRANSCHHOEK
R9 950 000
HISTORIC PROPERTY IN THE HEART OF FRANSCHHOEK Spacious proper ty with many character features on large plot in central village location. Exclusive Instruction. Tom Clode 079 955 3114 Terry-Lee George 082 650 9194
FRANSCHHOEK
WEB: 175245
R5 950 000
FIVE BEDROOM VILLAGE HOME WITH LOTS OF POTENTIAL Set on a large corner plot in a quiet neighborhood and within easy walking distance to the high street. The house is in immaculate condition but could reach its true potential with very little investment to bring it up to date. Exclusive Instruction. Tom Clode 079 955 3114 | Terry-Lee George 082 650 9194
WEB: 192507
FRANSCHHOEK
R 21 000 000 PLUS VAT
STUNNING LIFESTYLE SMALLHOLDING Excellent location with 2.2 hectares of land, large farmhouse, two selfcatering cottages and two staff cottages. Tom Clode 079 955 3114 Terry-Lee George 082 650 9194
FRANSCHHOEK
R4 950 000
FRANSCHHOEK
WEB:188164
R9 950 000
CHARMING 2/3 BEDROOM COTTAGE IN PRIME VILLAGE LOCATION
VICTORIAN STYLE HOME IN PRIME LOCATION
Character 2/3 bedroom cottage nestled in a mature indigenous garden and within easy walking distance of the village high street. In immaculate condition. Move in and relax. Exclusive Instruction.
Character 5 bedroom property with many original features set in a beautiful large mature garden with large swimming pool. Exclusive Instruction.
Tom Clode 079 955 3114 | Terry-Lee George 082 650 9194
Tom Clode 079 955 3114 Terry-Lee George 082 650 9194
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