Franschhoek Tatler - October 2018

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FRANSCHHOEK’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER AND ADVERTISER SINCE 1994 • OCTOBER 2018

R8.6 million green library opened in Groendal

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Mayor Gesie van Deventer cut the ribbon at the opening of the new Groendal Library. With her are, FLTR, Stellenbosch Municipality’s Director: Community Services Gerald Esau, Western Cape Director: Library Services Cecila Sani and Ward Councillor Wilhelmina Petersen, who is also Speaker of the Stellenbosch Council.

Mayor Gesie van Deventer officially opened the new Groendal Library on Friday, 7 September 2018. The new library is a state-of-the-art green building and is also one of the first libraries in the province to be equipped with a section for the visually impaired. Construction on the library began in May 2017. The

Our library services will be partnering with various

total cost of the project was R8.663 million, of which

stakeholders to bring exciting interactive programmes

the provincial government contributed R7 million and

to the library, encouraging a new generation of young

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readers. This facility will bring an opportunity for learning

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and knowledge to our residents, and I want to encourage them to use it and care for it so that it will be available for generations to come,” said Mayor Van Deventer.

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Mayor Van Deventer focussed her speech on the

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theme of libraries as the ‘great equalisers’ in societies.

on the roof that provide in all its electricity needs.

Libraries do this, according to the American Library

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This building is more than just a library; it is a fully-

Association, because they “serve people of every age,

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education level, income level, ethnicity and physical

equipped computer room with internet access

ability. For many people, libraries provide resources

and space for learners to study and do research.

that they could not otherwise afford – resources they

An early childhood development section has been

need to live, learn, work and govern.”

incorporated and can be used by crèches and parents

The Western Cape’s Director: Library Services, Cecilia

to help teach toddlers basic skills. There is also a library

Sani, pointed out that libraries create new worlds

hall, which the community can use for meetings and

for their users, promote community integration and

special events.

change lives for the better.

“I am very proud of this facility and I want to encourage the community to make use of it to the fullest extent.

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2 | October 2018

Water restrictions relaxed to Level 5

A Taste of Glory at the World Championships? It is not only Team SA from these parts who will be going to Languedoc, France, in October for the World Blind Tasting Championships. Two Franschhoek gentlemen have tasted their way into Team Zimbabwe. We know them as Admire Wakwa, the Junior Wine Studio Manager at Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines and Billet Magara, Tasting Room Manager at Pasarene Winery. When Admire, a qualified auto electrician, came to South Africa in 2009, his first job was as a gardener in Riebeek Kasteel. Fate guided him to a barman position in a restaurant, auspiciously opposite the Mullineux Winery. On his birthday, Admire tasted a Kloof Street Chenin and his life changed. He had found his passion. Wine education was on the cards and he studied through the Cape Wine Academy and the UK-based Wine and Spirits Education Trust. He gained fine dining experience and when Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines opened a tasting room in Franschhoek in 2016, he applied for a position as a Wine Host. He was accepted and soon promoted to Admire Wakwa and Billet Magara

Junior Wine Studio Manager. This year saw him participating in the Zimbabwean

working with wine he has a burning desire to visit

Wine Tasting Championships where he received the

this famous wine country and to see its terroir. Both

highest score and secured a place on Team Zimbabwe

gentlemen are members of the Black Cellar Club

for the World Blind Tasting Championships.

(BLACC), a networking platform for wine-loving African

When Billet Magara came here from Zimbabwe, By mid-September the Berg River Dam was close to capacity

sommeliers and wine stewards throughout Africa.

he cleverly embarked on extensive theoretical and

The Blind Wine Tasting Championships was founded

In a media statement on 11 September the

rule. Your efforts have helped our region to cut

practical training at various wine and hospitality

and is run by French Wine Magazine La Revue du vin de

executive mayor of Stellenbosch, Adv. Gesie van

water consumption so drastically that it is being

institutions in South Africa. His knowledge and talent

France. The competition is centred on a tasting of wines

talked about the world over.”

have led to positions at The Oyster Box Hotel, La Petite

that are hidden from view, with contestants required to

The statement pointed out that the emergency

Colombe and currently, for renowned winemaker

name the varietal, area and vintage. This year is the second

isn’t over and that the use of municipal drinking

Martin Smith at Paserene Winery. He describes his

time that team Zimbabwe will be competing at this event.

water for gardens, water fountains, topping up of

decision to work for Paserene as “a no brainer” after

They will compete against Team SA and over 20 other

consideration and following recommendations by

swimming pools, hosing down of paved areas and

meeting Smith and tasting his range of wines.

countries. We will surely be forgiven for supporting two of

Provincial and National Government.” Good winter

washing of vehicles is still prohibited.

Deventer, announced that water restrictions will be relaxed from Level 6B to Level 5 from 1 October 2018. The mayor said that this was done “After careful

It is also Billet’s first time as member of Team

the national teams participating in this world event?

rains have helped the dams in the Western Cape

Water tariffs will remain unchanged as, in

Zimbabwe. He is thrilled about going to France for

Water Supply System to recover to 68% of capacity

Stellenbosch Municipality they were capped at

the Championships and says that after a decade of

in mid-September.

Level 4 rates to shield residents from the punitive

OpSkrif besig drama in Afrikaans

Under Level 5 water restrictions each person

rates associated with Level 5 and 6 restrictions.

is allocated 70 litres of water per day instead

Rates will therefore remain unchanged until

of 50 litres.

restriction are lowered below the Level 4 level.

“I would like to thank our residents and

“We encourage residents to continue to work

businesses for their cooperation over the past

with us by using water sparingly,” the mayor said

few months,” the mayor continued. “Thanks to the

in closing.

immense water saving efforts by our communities,

For more detail on Level 5 water restrictions

water consumption was kept far below average,

residents may contact the Water Department

allowing our reservoirs to replenish faster and

on 021 808 8215 / 8953 / 8343 or engineering.

helping us to get through the drought together.

services@stellenbosch.gov.za

I would like to thank each and every person who worked with us by sticking to the 50 litre per day

Text: Editorial Desk | Image: Natie Ferreira

Burgemeester plant geelhoutboom

Text: Editorial Desk | Images: Supplied

OpSkrif is ‘n dramagroep wat Charnelle Fortuin verlede jaar in Franschhoek begin het. Dis ‘n interaktiewe groep met ‘n naam wat verwys na beide ‘n titel en dat alles op skrif gestel word voor opvoerings enigsins kan begin. Charnelle,

‘n

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getoë

Franschhoeker, het drama aand die Universiteit

Stellenbosch

gestudeer

en is tans besig met haar Nagraadse Onderwys Sertifikaat (NOS). Afrikaans is haar ander onderrig vak. Haar betrokkenheid by die jong mense in die gemeenskap het gedurende haar

universiteitvakansies

begin

toe sy programme vir skoolkinders aangebied het. Sy het hulle met huiswerk gehelp en vir die lekker ook drama opleiding met hulle gedoen. Drie OpSkrif komiteelede staan vir Charnelle met allerhande take by, hulle

September was Nasionale Boomplantmaand. Adv. Gesie van Deventer, uitvoerende burgemeester van Stellenbosch Munisipaliteit, het die geleentheid van die opening van die nuwe Groendal Biblioteek gebruik om ook haar deel vir hierdie veldtog te doen. Burgemeester Van Deventer, het ‘n geelhoutboom (Podocarpus sp.) – een van 2018 se Bome van die Jaar by die ingang na die nuwe biblioteek geplant. VLNR: Raadslid Xoliswa Mdemka (Burgemeesterskomiteelid: Jeug, Sport en Kultuur), Burgemeester Van Deventer, Direkteur Cecilia Sani (Weskaapse Biblioteekdienste), Raadslid Wilhelmina Petersen en Raadslid Trish Crawley.

Charnelle Fortuin

is Lauren-Leigh Fortuin, haar suster, Jomine Mienies en

drie susters na die dood van hulle dwelmhandelaar pa

Emmalene Ravell. In 2017 is Charnelle se dramastuk,

besluite oor sy besigheid en oor hul lewens moet neem.

Skuld, vir die ATKV tienertoneel ingeskryf. Twee leerders

Die struikelblokke wat hierdie drama groep mee te

van Groendal Sekondêr wat in die rolverdeling was,

doen het, is ongetwyfeld tyd en finansies. Charnelle

het medaljes vir toneelspel op nasionale vlak verower.

en Lauren-Leigh loop klas gedurende die dag en

Skuld is toe vir die Departement Kultuursake en Sport

die leerders is op skool. Alles moet dus na ure gereël

se dramafees ingeskryf en het die toekennings vir beste

en ingepas word. Fondse wat deur kultuurfeeste

produksie in die Kaapse Wynlande, beste akteur, beste

toegeken is, is beperk, en dek slegs enkele behoeftes.

byspeler en beste regisseur gekry. Daarna het hulle

Daar is natuurlik ook vreugdes soos die twee OpSkrif

die stuk met sukses na ander Afrikaanse kultuurfeeste

leerders wat hulle eie produksies ontwikkel en vir die

geneem.

Departement se drama kompetisie ingeskryf het. Dan is

Oudisies word vir elke produksie gedoen en tans is

daar die persoonlike ontwikkeling en nuwe selfvertroue

daar spelers tussen die ouderdomme van 11 en 19 jaar

van die jong Franschhoekers wat nou weet wat hulle wil

wat deelneem aan vier produksies. Tussen Tale is ’n

doen en dit met verantwoordelikheid aanpak.

gesprek tussen Standaard Afrikaans en Afrikaaps, met

Charnelle sê daar is vreugde in haar eie ontwikkeling

verskillende aksente en kleurling gebruike; Johnny Loskop

ook, “Ek het geleer ek kan my eie werk vertrou en sien

is ‘n drama wat handel oor die verskil tussen kleurling

dat wat ek doen ander mense rigting gee en dat hulle

en khoi kultuur; Voori Gangsters Kom (‘n uitdrukking

hulle weg vind na ‘n pad wat hulle kan loop, ‘n pad

wat beteken om dinge klaar te maak voor moeilikheid

waar geleenthede op hulle wag.”

begin) is ‘n eenvrou opvoering oor die verhouding tussen ‘n jong meisie en haar ouma; Susters is ‘n drama waarin

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Guinness World Record painting revealed

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Your name on a wall If you haven’t yet bought a wooden parquet tile in support of the Franschhoek Theatre Project at Franschhoek High School your time could be running out. The project team says that sales are brisk and an ever-decreasing number remain to be sold. As part of the final fundraising push a limited number

The Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve (CWBR) and artist Charl Frank unveiled the artist’s Guinness World Record-breaking oil painting, La Source: The Berg River from source to sea at Haut Espoir Wine Estate on 14 September.

of teak parquet tiles are being sold. The tiles, original to the historic building, are superfluous to the theatre’s flooring needs as some previously parqueted areas are being carpeted. Some of these superfluous parquet tiles are being ‘sold’ at R500 each to finance the final touches to the theatre. Everyone who ‘buys’ a parquet tile will have their name, or

The painting was unveiled by the Khoi King, His

that of someone they nominate, inscribed on the tile which

Majesty Goab Khoebaha Calvin Cornelius 111 and

will then be installed on a feature wall in the theatre as an

Queen Jeanette. During the Franschhoek Uncorked

everlasting sign of gratitude. (Please note that inscriptions

weekend (15-16 September) more than 400 visitors

are limited to 32 characters, including spaces.

viewed the painting. including people, that the Berg River system supports

The world’s largest oil painting by a single artist was unveiled at Haut Espoir Wine Estate during the Franschhoek Uncorked wine festival.

from its source in the Franschhoek Mountains to its

others it will be displayed at the annual Dutch Art Fair

mouth at Velddrif on the West Coast.

and in Luxembourg.

The 20m-long painting depicts the biodiversity,

the school account.

Payment details are as follows: Full Swing Trading

Send your name, the number of tiles you wish to

598 t/a Rose Cottages, Standard Bank, Franschhoek

‘buy’ and the name(s) you wish to have inscribed on

051001, Account No 200880012. As reference, please

the tile(s) to Ronelle who is administering the project.

use F Theatre, your initial and surname.

Her email is admin@lascaris.co.za.

To ease administration, the funds will be collected and ring-fenced in this account before being paid into

According to the CEO of the CWBR, Mark Heistein, the painting will now travel to Europe, where – amongst

Superfluous parquet floor tiles are being ‘sold’ at R500 each to bring the Franschhoek Theatre project to completion.

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Cellar Chat Mark Tanner

And then the winemaker said, “This is my Lamborghini.” I could not deny its distinct curves and overwhelming sense of purpose. Quite simply, it was the most expensive item on the estate. Then, with proper pomp and circumstance, I was introduced to her Bucher wine press, aka the ‘Lamborghini’. Like its namesake it offers formidable performance. With a pressure of only 1 Bar, grapes can be squeezed to the point of just splitting the skins allowing the flow of clear, much prized ‘free run juice’. This is what’s used by Dr Riana Hall of Rudera in Stellenbosch’s Jonkershoek Valley to produce her iconic Chenins. On a cold August morning I was warmed by the subtle intensity of flavours of her De Tradisie 2011 and Robusto 2013 Chenin Blancs. These are not young wines. Seven and five years old, respectively, they are straw yellow

boutique wine cellar? On a local note, Riana has been appointed as winemaker for Domaine des Anges. Listening to Riana put me in mind of the growing number of women winemakers in South Africa. I have said before that, while it may be a simple coincidence, but probably isn’t, ladies wines are so often blessed

Top 10 Chenin Blancs

When the results of the 2018 Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top 10 Challenge were announced Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards were delighted to learn that their Culinaria Chenin Blanc made the Top 10 for the third year in a row.

with an element of elegance. They often remind me of European wines which, without our southern sun, have

“Chenin has come of age,” said of

the

Chenin

Blanc

polished, palatable and professional

a certain delicacy, a certain lightness on the palate and

chairman

the reds are not quite so bold. I applaud the ladies.

Association, Ken Forrester. “No longer

wines

expression. “A definitively South African

and

their

Viticulturists like Rosa Kruger, winemakers such as

just a niche grape loved by of the wine

Chenin style was apparent to me – riper,

Zelma Long from California who has contributed so

fraternity, it is acquiring a mainstream

more

much since her first visit here in 1990, Ginney Portal of

following. More and more people are

qualities of nectarine and other yellow

Botanica in Stellenbosch, Vanessa Simkiss of Highland

believing in it, buying it, drinking it and

fruit, some beeswax and honey. The

Road in Elgin, Corlea Fourie at Bosman Family

talking about it,” he said referring to

whole experience gave me a fascinating

Vineyards in Wellington to name a few.

the record number of entries in this

new perspective on Chenin.”

fruit-forward

multiplicity

and

floral,

of

with

We do not have to look very far here in Franschhoek

year’s challenge, the growth in sales

Pointing to the availability of Chenin

either. Andrea Mullineux, whose wines are at Leeu

of Chenin Blanc this year, and the

excellence at accessible prices, Willie du

Estate’s wine studio, is at the top of her profession.

global reach of a recent social media

Plessis, Standard Bank SA’s executive

Jacoline Haasbroek of My Wyn, high above Dieu

campaign.

head of business banking for the Western

Donné, produces a range of wines of great quality and

“The versatility of Chenin, its diversity

Cape, noted that the average price of the

are happily matched by her (and Johann’s) hospitality.

of wine styles and its great food-

top 10 wines was R200. “These world-

Gerda Willers used to make wine at Allée Bleue and

friendliness, all point towards its rising

class wines offer outstanding value, with

Four Paws before being lured away.

acceptance among local consumers.

winners retailing at R70, R90, R120 before

This is in line with the growing

rising to the highest price of R375.”

She made a

magical Grenache Blanc and will be missed. Oh well, back to earth with a couple of salutary quotations:

international interest in the grape,

He confirmed a prize of R25 000 for each

increasingly seen abroad as South

of the winning wines. The money would

Africa’s calling card.”

need “to reinforce economic and social

in colour, which can be expected for their age, and

“I love everything that’s old – old friends, old times,

they are matured to perfection. In a world where most

old manners, old books, old wines.” (Oliver Goldsmith)

The challenge drew 113 wooded and

benefits in the workplace”, in accordance

wines are consumed within 36 hours of purchase it is

“Age appears to be best in four things; old wood –

46 unwooded entries, all tasted blind by

with the conditions of the challenge. “We

heartening to find wines with the ability to develop into

best to burn, old friend to trust, old authors to read and

the five-member panel, with 27 wines

believe the honour of making it onto the

a well-rounded mouthfeel with no loss of fruit.

old wine to drink.” (Francis Bacon)

shortlisted for the final top ten line-up.

Top Ten list should extend to the workers

While we generally regard white wines to have

Here’s to bent elbows.

Cathy van Zyl MW, the chairman

as well as the brand owners.”

limited aging potential and drink them early, here is

of the judges, said that the winning

proof of what our cellar technology is capable of. As

wines were largely sourced from older

long as all the components, including the terroir, are

vineyards. “While one of the winners comes from 12-

Private Cellar Five Generations Chenin Blanc 2016,

carefully secured, superb wines can result.

year old vines, the others come from vines that are

DeMorgenzon Reserve Chenin Blanc 2017, Jean Daneel

older than 27 years. Indeed, the oldest vineyard in the

Wines Signature Chenin Blanc 2016 (debut), Leopard’s

line-up is 65-years old.”

Leap Culinaria Chenin Blanc 2016, Mulderbosch

Riana’s 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon and 2014 Syrah confirm once again that the fairer sex somehow

The

winning

alphabetically)

wines are:

(listed Cederberg

manage to put elegance and finesse into a bottle. More

Fruit for the winning wines was sourced from as

Vineyards Chenin Blanc Steen op Hout 2017 (debut),

of this in a moment. “Rudera” is derived from the Latin

far afield as the Cederberg, Stellenbosch including

Slanghoek Wynkelder Legends Barrel Fermented

“Rudus” meaning broken stone. Vines thrive in poor soils.

Bottelary and Faure, Darling, Elgin, Durbanville, the

Chenin Blanc 2016 (debut), Spier Wines 21 Gables

One of my favourite Sauvignon Blancs is Abrie Bruwer’s

Swartland, specifically Voor-Paardeberg, Perdeberg,

Chenin Blanc 2017, Stellenrust ‘53’ Barrel Fermented

Springfield ‘Life from Stone’ Sauvignon Blanc. ‘Nuff said.

Malmesbury, Tygerberg, Slanghoek, Wellington and

Chenin Blanc 2017, Wellington Wines La Cave Chenin

It is no wonder that Riana’s wines find themselves in

Bot River.

Blanc 2016 (debut) and Wildekrans Barrel Select

five-star company.

UK wine consultant Simon Field MW, a specialist

Rudera wines are seldom seen in the public eye,

on wines from the Loire in France, where Chenin

so why not arrange an appointment for a charming

originates and the only foreign judge on the panel,

introduction to vinous excellence in their 1800s

was impressed with the line-up of what he called very

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In ‘13 Questions’ the Tatler combines the serious with the silly. We start by posing our subjects ten random questions from our ever-growing database. They then get to ask themselves a question, before the interview concludes with two questions from the editor.

Old vines a special feature of the SA wine industry

13 Questions with Jonathan Boulton, Founder Mavungana Flyfishing

Basil Landau’s Semillon block, planted in 1905, is one of SA’s oldest vineyards.

““An increased focus on South Africa’s old vines has elicited world-wide interest in the country’s wine heritage and the industry itself, with wines made from fruit sourced from these heritage vines proving their mettle,” says André Morgenthal of the Old Vine Project (OVP). He says that membership of the OVP has grown from

wines and winemakers of the year have an old vine

10 members late last year, to over 40 now, including

connection, confirming how vital the OVP is to the SA

a number of cooperative producers, with over 80% of

wine industry and why the country’s heritage vineyards

old-vine wines represented within these systems. The

are so unique.”

rising interest in the OVP has also been seen at tastings

In a recent report on Vinous.com, Neal Martin noted

in London and Canada, supported and organised by

that “SA has one big advantage over much of the New

Wines of South Africa (WOSA), as well as locally at Klein

World…old vines.”

Karoo Klassique and the US Woordfees.

Morgenthal revealed that old vine category pricing

Where did you go to school?

club in the country. Cecil John Rhodes’ farm manager

The OVP was established in 2016 with seed funding

research, undertaken in a collaboration between

Monmouth Boys near Hereford in the UK.

laid the country’s first turf wicket there and we still

from the Rupert Foundation, although the effort to

Winetech, the University of Cape Town Graduate School

Beach or mountains?

play games on it today! It attracts the most interesting

document SA’s old vines was started by viticulturist

of Business and the University of Stellenbosch, revealed

When I am big both.

mixture of people, young business owners, techies and

Rosa Kruger back in 2002. Named International Wine

some exciting results. Co-authors Jonathan Steyn and

The strangest place you’ve ever been to & what you

wine makers to hedge fund managers; all of whom

Personality of the Year at the 2018 International Wine

David Priilaid, from UCT’s School of Management Studies,

love the game of cricket and the highly social element

Challenge, she’s still the driving force behind the

constructed a pricing model to answer the question of

that inevitably follows a game!

project. Under her leadership, the Certified Heritage

whether, to what extent and how wine price-setters in

We don’t play league cricket, but a high standard of

Seal was launched earlier in 2018, highlighting South

the supply chain prioritise old vine bottle cues, relative to

The school’s careers department, after assessment,

friendly cricket. We play all of our games at home as

Africa as the first country to certify via a single industry

more conventional extrinsic cues of worth.

had me as permanent Infantry Officer – not bright

sides from far and wide want to come to us. We host

body (SAWIS), vineyard blocks older than 35 years. It is

Steyn said of the findings: “In addition to the

enough for much else I think!

touring overseas sides, which always ends in a long

considered an important step in protecting old vines

contribution of established cues such as aggregate

dinner, lots of local wine and new friends made.

did there? The different career path that you could have gone on?

Do you collect anything? Why?

and has become a high-profile marketing strategy,

ratings, exemplar brands, prototypical varieties, and

The club is available for hires for corporate functions,

setting a standard and establishing a new category,

origin, our study confirmed that vine age contributes

Scariest situation you’ve ever been in?

birthday parties, exhibitions and events at surprisingly

to highlight the depth of character evident in wines

significantly to wine price.”

Engine failure in an old MI 8 Russian helicopter

low rates.

made from older vines.

Franschhoek wine. Why on earth wouldn’t you?

We have a beautiful old club house and our bar prices

International wine expert Tim Atkin, states: “It’s

Leatherman Wave

are daftly cheap. Come on by one Saturday afternoon!

no surprise to me that a significant number of my

What are the latest trends in your field?

Sit under an oak tree planted by Queen Elizabeth, have

Favourite gadget/tool?

Social Media. Adventure fly fishing is about getting

a cold glass of something and watch the evening light

out there, but a bearded millennial with a well-taken

on the mountains with the thump of leather on willow.

photo of a fish from the local pond and some inventive

See you there.

hash tags is suddenly Bear Grylls with a fishing rod….! Most embarrassing song or artist in your music collection?

What are some of the best places for flyfishing in We have amazing stream fishing for wild trout. Rivers such as the Holsloot and Smalblaar have been

Where do you want to retire to?

described as “world class” by international anglers I

I don’t want to retire.

have taken there.

You’ve recently been elected Chairman of the

We have the technology to go to Mars and have

Groot Drakenstein Games Club. Tell us a bit about

driverless cars on the road; can we not turn polluting

what happens there?

plastics into green energy?

historic and probably the most picturesque cricket

Text: Editorial Desk | Images: OVP & On The Marque PR

the Western Cape?

Voice of the Beehive

Groot Drak right here in our valley is an amazingly

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Of course we could develop that technology, but unlike fossil fuels there is no money in it!

Coffee man Walking towards the entrance of the Big Dog Café the same thought always pops into my head: I wish that aroma could be bottled! The aroma in question varies a bit; sometimes it’s a bit fruitier and sometimes more chocolatey, but it’s always enticing. Regulars will know that the source of the aroma is the Terbodore Coffee Roastery that one passes on the way to the café. The roastery is the domain of head roaster Jommo Nkunika. The Tatler paid him a visit to find out a little about what he does.

Coffee roaster Jommo Nkunika shows off another finely roasted batch. ensure that any particular blend tastes the same from one year to the next. Like winemaking, coffee roasting is part science and part art. It is clear from watching Jommo control the

Jommo, who seems to wear a permanent smile, has

roaster that he has successfully mastered both parts.

been with Terbodore Coffee Roasters for five years. He

There is no time for slacking. Between feeding the hot

started in the production team doing things like loading

belly of the roaster with a fresh batch of beans; controlling

and offloading and packaging. Like cream, he rose to the

the temperature; visually inspecting the roasting beans;

top and was soon training as a roaster, before eventually

listening to and interpreting the crackling of the beans;

becoming head roaster. It is clearly a role he relishes.

emptying the roaster; cooling the beans and writing

Terbodore hand roasts all their coffee; nothing is automated. This means Jommo has to keep a sharp

down every detail in a log book there is barely time for, well, even a coffee!

eye on what’s happening to the beans in the roaster

The coffee-drinking public will be happy to know that

and keep meticulous records to maintain consistency

they can share in Jommo’s coffee wisdom by making a

between batches and ‘vintages’. As a wino, I was struck

booking for Terbodore’s “Cupping Experience” on Friday

by the similarities between blending coffees and wine.

afternoons at 15h00. (Reservations essential, max 8 pax)

Like grapes, coffee beans vary based on the varietal, their origin and the particular harvest’s growing conditions.

Jommo may have been raised on a Malawian tea plantation, but today he’s truly a coffee man.

All these factors and even the ambient temperature and humidity in the roastery have to be considered to

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Gardening in October

this artificially by means of a cold frame or heated greenhouse. Cucumbers, pumpkins, melons, squashes, sweetcorn, green and runner beans and okra can all be sown directly. The year-round root crops do well now,

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and you can still sow some assorted lettuce seeds. The

Walking out the door in the morning one cannot help but agree with the famed words of C. Louis Leipoldt. October is indeed the fairest month of all. It is a month of jasmine, roses, green leaves, spring bulbs, beautiful sunsets and renewed vitality. One cannot help but feel energised by this beautiful month.

last of your cabbage family and onion seedlings should

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be transplanted by now. Pick strawberries regularly and try to get the ripening fruit off the ground by means of straw mulch or even plastic sheeting. Fruit trees and vineyards will need regular spraying from now on. Berry

Venerated Verbena If ever there was a list of sacred plants, verbena would be close to the top.

shoots must be tied up before they become too wild.

Verbena, translated directly from Latin, means

Harvest lemons and limes regularly before they fall on

Sacred Bough and throughout history it was thought

the ground. Thinning of stone fruits lead to larger fruit.

to inspire creativity, be a cure-all and even aid in

Mulch around your fruit trees and feed regularly with a

settling disputes. Druids used to offer a sacrifice to the

balanced fertiliser. I add a foliar feed to every spray as my

soil before harvesting it; such was their veneration for

insurance against any trace element deficiencies that

the plant.

We were blessed with close to average rainfall this

might be present. Fruit fly and false codling moth are

The shopping list for garden plants almost always

winter. Or local dams are filling up fast and we expect

becoming an increasing problem in the Western Cape.

contains the items; “prolific flowering”, “hardy”, “heat-

a relaxation of the water restrictions. But I don’t think

We as home gardeners should be more responsible in

tolerant” and “low maintenance”. How fortuitous that

we will ever go back to our old ways of irrigating

with this. Practice good orchard hygiene and put out

Verbena has all those qualities? In fact, as long as you

pavements, huge expanses of lawn or delicate cottage

traps to catch these nasties.

set them up in a good position when you first pop

gardens with drinking water. The drought that we have

Roses will be covered in new growth. Finger prune

them in your garden, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at

been experiencing the past three years has taught us

new shoots as soon as they are about 8cm long; this

how well they respond to being ignored … almost flatly.

some hard lessons. Gardening, and our lifestyle, has

will prolong the flower flush in November. Keep an eye

Pick a really sunny position, one that gets at least

changed dramatically over the past few years, and I

out for pests and start with your preventative fungicide

eight hours of direct sunlight every day and make

think it is for the good. Let us make the most of the

programme. The entire garden can be fertilised with

sure the soil drains well and your disease prevention

rain we have had and get into the garden. October is a

organic fertiliser pellets. Roses might need something

with this lovely garden plant will be all but sorted.

busy month indeed.

stronger

Vigorosa.

Powdery mildew and other diseases that Verbena

Most of my time will be spend in the veggie garden.

Climbers will be shooting vigorously and must be

are susceptible to will never get a look in without the

Almost everything can be sown or transplanted in

nipped back regularly. Prune Azaleas and Camelias

excess moisture to get going.

October. I try to grow most veggies from seed, but always

only after flowering.

and

I

recommend

Ludwig’s

Start your seedlings off with a little extra care with

get impatient in October and buy some seedlings from

I am taking a break in the kitchen this month. There

a well composted bed and regular watering while

a nursery to get a head start. The reward when you

is just too much to do outside. Soon we will have all

they are establishing themselves. When they’re

pick that first tomato early in December outweighs

the delights of summer to work with – apricots, plums,

the cost. Tomatoes and peppers need warm conditions

beans, tomatoes and the rest. I look forward the

to germinate and we typically need to provide

sharing the bounty that is around the corner.

about 15cm tall, you can fertilise them, once off, with a balanced slow release fertiliser. Now it’s time to give a lot less and expect a lot more! Only water your plants when the soil has dried out to at least one centimetre deep. The giving part of looking after Verbena’s is in deadheading their spent blooms, if of course you want more blooms. They are quite fussy about expending more energy putting out fresh blooms while old blooms are still scattered about so if you snip the old ones off they’ll respond in kind by replacing them. Verbena works well in hanging baskets, pots, rockeries or garden beds so why not pick some up, in your favourite colour, next time you pop into your local garden centre? With colours ranging from mauve, purple and pink to apricot, red and even some bi-coloured ones, there is something magical waiting to fill that spot in your garden.

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Can rooibos boost athletes’ performance? One of the hottest topics in sport and exercise science is the role that natural herbs can play in enhancing athletic performance. Already known for its many health benefits, Rooibos tea will be put through its paces over the next few months when a team of scientists from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) and the Prime Human Performance Institute in Durban will test the extent to which the tea could aid sportsmen and -women. for usage in elite sports where every percentage

Centre,

point counts during competition, but may also

researchers found that Rooibos plays a preventative

allow for improved training that could in itself

role in exercise-induced oxidative stress. In other

elevate competition times,” says Prof Davies.

CPUT’s

Oxidative

Stress

Research

words, Rooibos’ abundance of antioxidants works

To build on these findings, a further and more

in unison to resist cell damage which often occurs

comprehensive study will be done in a simulated

during high-intensity bursts of exercise.

and controlled hypoxic (low oxygen) environment

Prof Simeon Davies who heads up CPUT’s Sports

simulating high altitude (3 500m). The study will

these

involve 50 relatively fit individuals between the

studies have demonstrated that during repeated

ages of 18 and 60. On test day, each participant

exhaustive exercise bouts Rooibos can reduce

will consume a specially prepared tonic consisting

physical fatigue allowing for improved performance

of water and concentrated Rooibos or a placebo.

– both crucial factors in sport.

Physical

Management

Department

explains

that

performance

will

be

measured

on

“In gist, oxidative stress can be defined as an

calibrated Wattbikes, while oxidative stress and

imbalance between oxidants and antioxidants

other related stress markers will be measured via

in favour of oxidants – also known as free radicals.

blood samples to evaluate the efficacy of Rooibos

Since oxidants are unstable molecules, they can

during strenuous exercise.

cause damage to vital cell components, such as

The hypoxic element to the study aims to further

genetic material, lipids and proteins. Free radicals

investigate Rooibos’ ability to combat high altitude

are

inside

sickness (HAS). This is because exercising at high

the body and the outside environment, such as

altitude induces a high degree of oxidative stress,

cigarette smoke, heavy metals, pesticides and

which is often associated with HAS. In a pilot study, led

certain medication, but can also occur as a result of

by Prof Davies in 2015, eight climbers supplemented

strenuous exercise when our bodies use oxygen to

with Rooibos (in a concentrated pill form) while

produce energy.

summiting Mount Aconcagua, which at 6 962m is the

derived

from

organisms

and

cells

“To prevent free radical damage, the body has a

highest mountain in the Southern Hemisphere.

natural defence system of antioxidants that can

Many mountaineers who ascend to such high altitudes

combat the damage caused by oxidants, but it’s

often need to take prescription medication to prevent

often not sufficient under certain conditions such

HAS, but preliminary findings from the Aconcagua

as strenuous physical activity.

expedition found Rooibos to be an effective supplement

“The initial oxidative stress study already showed

that appeared to mitigate the effects of HAS.

that drinking Rooibos in a concentrated form –

Prof Davies says if Rooibos proves successful in the

equivalent to six cups a day – boosted performance

studies that are to follow, it could become a staple

during repeated arm flexion/extension work by

food supplement for elite athletes the world over.

around 5%, which may have interesting implications

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Tatler Motoring

So hopefully these two are the start of a new era and while high-powered facilities to charge car batteries to eighty percent in half an hour remain rare, the plug on your garage wall will trickle it to 100% overnight. Wait

MICHELE LUPINI

– did someone mention Eskom? Or load shedding? Or

The electric charge

Tommie’s forecourt?

e-Motoring is getting serious. Are you?

that it takes five minutes to refuel any normal car on So, knowing their foibles, let’s take a closer look at these latest two electric chargers…

Electric motoring – or owning cars with batteries

Both EQC and E-tron (they may look a bit

instead of fuel tanks and electric motors in place of

more mainstream but those names – really?) are

combustion engines – has all been a bit pie in the sky

respectively Mercedes and Audi’s first pure-electric

until now.

production cars. The Merc is based on a modified

Sure, you can buy an electric car, but there are issues

GLC platform, while the Audi is a bit bigger than

– not least a basically non-existent public charging

Q5, but smaller than Q7. Both also look more like

system and limited battery range in the electric cars

regular Mercs and Audis than figments of a primary

you can buy, never mind

school art project.

they for whatever reason

The

Mercedes

sports

an

styled the damn things to

80kWh lithium ion battery

cause people to snigger

driving two electric motors;

as you drive one by…

one per axle for all-wheel

That’s all set to change though, chase

as

drive ability in a combined

lawmakers

carmakers

300kW and 750Nm. The front

down

unit is tuned for efficiency; the

Electric Avenue on the

rear motor for performance

expectation

cleaner

with 5.1-second 0-100km/h

driving solutions to save

acceleration and a speed-

our

limited 180km/h top speed in

wilting

of

world.

Of

course, once again, one

sport mode.

has to wonder exactly how

current

Audi

generated

similarly

synchronous

uses

motor

a per

by stinking coal-charged

axle for a 300kW 700Nm

stations is actually cleaner

all-wheel-drive solution in

than the latest-tech diesel

E-tron, but it’s powered by

and petrol solutions, but so be it – this is the way the

a powerful 95kWh battery to sprint to 100km/h

world is turning.

in 5.5 seconds with a 220km/h top speed in full

Happily, however, in spite of all its foibles, electric

power mode.

motoring is rapidly turning mainstream and our inbox

Both cars feature contemporary cabins too – the

seems full of all the good this nonsense is doing and

Merc gets a refined and slightly more spacious

for once, we quite like some of it. Take the news last

GLC-based cockpit with a latest-generation double-

month of both Mercedes-Benz’s apparently eagerly-

screen dashboard and infotainment cluster and a

awaited EQC and Audi’s E-tron, both now for sale in

new multifunction steering wheel, while E-tron is

Europe and surely Msanzi-bound too.

typical Audi dual-screen fare backed by class-leading

Electric motoring is nothing new – Tesla is a staple overseas – not sure why it remains absent from SA

room and a 660-litre boot with 60 litres extra storage in the nose.

considering founder Musk is a Saffer after all, but

So, are you ready for the electric car charge? It’s on

it and Jaguar’s i-Pace are among myriad e-cars out

its way whether we like it or not, so get used to it. You

there, the likes of the Nissan Leaf and BMW i3 have

too will soon be able to drive electric if you really want

been pioneering for a while – albeit styled to make

to – crappy range, battery charging challenges, Eskom

one feel you’re wearing the dunce hat in the corner.

load-shedding and all.


October 2018 | 11

Start-stop technology will define tomorrow

Automotive batteries have changed a great deal since the invention of the sealed battery in 1971, adapting to meet the ever-increasing power demands of vehicles. But now, new startstop battery technology is also serving to reduce the impact of batteries on the environment. fuel

converted into electrical energy which is fed back

consumption and emissions by stopping a vehicle’s

Advanced

start-stop

technology

reduces

into the fast-charging battery. And when the

engine when the car comes to a halt, and then

vehicle is at a halt, the start-stop system switches

restarting it when the brake is released. But even

off the engine entirely and the battery powers all

when the engine is no longer running, the vehicle can

the electrical devices, while maintaining enough

maintain the charge necessary to power all its electrical

charge to instantly restart the vehicle when the

components, including the aircon, electric windows

driver accelerates again.

and radio, thanks to a powerful, robust battery.

According to Battery Centre this innovative and

When a start-stop vehicle is driving, an energy

environmentally

conscious

technology

has

been

management system decouples the alternator during

proven to cut fuel consumption by as much as 12%,

acceleration, allowing more of the engine’s power

depending on driving conditions, and all of this is

to be directed to the wheels. The alternator is only

possible thanks to advancing battery technology.

recoupled again when the battery’s state of charge

Start-stop technology is revolutionising the automotive

falls below a predefined threshold. This means that the

battery industry and motoring in general, and is poised

battery is continuously discharging by solely powering

to become tomorrow’s standard technology.

all the electrical devices. When

the

vehicle

brakes,

kinetic

energy

is

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Probus Club

manage successfully the transition from high pressure executive, professional and other vocational activity to a calmer way of life. This is achieved through these features of membership:

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• Opportunities to extend compatible social contacts

On 1 October we have as our speaker Brian Moor who will talk on Hope Through Action. Hope Through Action is a charitable organisation aiming at changing lives of those in our townships, with a commitment to long term programmes and initiatives. In November we will have Chris Hartnady as our speaker. Chris has vast experience with geological science in relation to fractured rock aquifers with particular reference to ‘geohazards’. Chris will talk on our water resources with the focus on the Western Cape. “What is probus all about? In South Africa there is a rapidly growing number of Probus Clubs, which offer retirees the facility to

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business becomes more than merely the basis of livelihood; it becomes a way of serving completely and unselfishly. Rotarians are committed to service and use every opportunity to further the needs of the community

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through their occupations. In addition, as Rotarians

Who is a Rotarian?

created for business with other Rotarians, knowing you

A Rotarian is a person committed to helping their

are dealing with people with the same ideals as you.

strive to meet high ethical standards, opportunities are

community, who wants to associate, work and socialize with a group of likeminded individuals.

• 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.

In doing so,

For information on Franschhoek Rotary please contact Mark Tanner on 082 773 9217.

Accolades for school production

For more information please contact Mark Tanner on 082 773 9217. that each sterilisation prevented the birth of between 5 to 7 unwanted and unnecessary puppies or kittens per litter, probably twice in a two-year period, this results in the prevention of some 10 000 unwanted “souls” coming into a world of hardship and depravation.

GRAEME COMRIE

Apart

from

the

sterilisation

programme

the

Franschhoek SPCA continues to supply food at

1 000 and counting! Readers of the Tatler will remember that it was just over 2 years ago that the there was an announcement in the Tatler that the Franschhoek SPCA was under threat of closing due to lack of funds and support. How times have changed! Now, two years later, 4 or 5 days ago on 27 September, thanks to the positive response and continued generous contribution of the members of the greater Franschhoek community, we celebrated our 1 000th voluntary sterilisation of a domestic animal. One thousand in itself is a large number, but when you think

discounted prices, inoculations, treatment of disease, de-worming, the general monitoring and reporting of cruelty and the general advice and support to the community on animal care. All this would not be possible without your ongoing support both financially and in kind, the support of the staff, the local professional veterinarians, the annual municipal grant and, importantly, the volunteers who serve on the committee and in general support roles.

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It is not possible to name you all, but a big thank you from the animals of the valley.

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The young ladies who represented the elements of air, fire, earth and water in Franschhoek High School’s production of Quest for the Fifth Element. Franschhoek High School staged their annual

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performing arts production at the end of August.

orange chicken that interspersed proceedings with comical reminders of time ticking away.

They called it Quest for the Fifth Element, reflecting

The staff and crew are to be congratulated on

the school’s quest to use one’s time well and do the

the presentation, sound and lighting, costumes,

right thing now. Emphasis in the script was on saving

choreography and make-up and, of course, eliciting

the earth by being serious about water usage and

wonderful performances from the cast of talented

The Lions Club of Franschhoek, in conjunction with

waste management. The audience that packed the

pupils who clearly enjoyed their parts.

Sight First and Jonga Trust, tested the eyes of 173

school hall to capacity were richly rewarded for their

individuals from the local farming community on 30

attendance and seemed particularly amused by an

Lions Club

LODINE MASKE

August 2018. Twelve individuals were diagnosed with

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Shofar extends church building

serious cataracts, while 52 received reading-glasses and 63 were referred for permanent glasses. Local

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optometrist, Kevin Hill, will test the eyes of all the patients who need glasses.

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“We’ve created more space – just for you!” These were the words of pastoral couple, Richard and Jolene Wade with the recent launch of the extended church building at Shofar Franschhoek. CM It has been a busy few months on site with cranes, digger-loaders and construction teams all doing their bit to complete the venue extension.

Funding for this initiative is raised through the Porcupine Ridge Lions MTB race that is held every year in January. The Lions Club is very grateful to Marc Kent of Porcupine Ridge Wines who sponsors this event so

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that the club is able to undertake these eye tests.

The church was nearing capacity in the last while CY and a decision was taken to appoint a local building

committee to select a builder. “The building process ran very smoothly,” says Wade, with no hic-ups or glitches CMY that one normally associates with construction projects. “We are extremely thankful for everyone who made this K

possible – including our church members, staff and contractors. It has truly been a pleasant experience.” The extension increases the venue’s seating capacity significantly and with the recently launched kids’ church venue, there is ample space for families, youngworking adults, youth and older folk. Services are at 09h00 on Sunday mornings at 7 Lions lady

Lions President

Lambrechts Street. For more info, contact Pastor Richard Wade at richard@shofaronline.org

Lions Ladies President, Lodine Maske (left) with

Andre Niemand (right) has been elected as the new

Cynthia Barnard who has been honoured as Lions Lady

President of the Franschhoek Lions Club for 2018 – 2020.

of the Year of the Franschhoek Lions Club.

With him is Bennie Smith (First Vice District Governor).

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The spacious new interior of the Shofar Church


October 2018 | 13

Letters Fransies put on a great show

circumstances, replace what can be achieved with

Dear Editor,

passion. A ‘can do’ attitude, regardless of the socio-

It is not often that one finds a school that is plagued

economic circumstances, together with a team worthy

by poverty and yet manages to rise to every occasion. One of these schools is Franschhoek High School. It is only with rear-view-mirrored glasses on that

of your respect, is worth so much more. I wish to commend the production team (Lynette Steynberg, Robert Carstens, Louise Stadler, Anna

this has become abundantly clear to me. I used to

Swanepoel,

teach at FHS and, although the passion of many of

and Ilana Cilliers) on a successful evening and for,

the teachers was always evident, the amount of heart

once again, rising to the occasion and knocking

invested into events hit me like a tonne of bricks when

expectations out of the park. I will always be proud of

I went to support the production (‘The Quest for the

being associated with the little school nestled in the

5th Element’) on Wednesday, 29 August 2018.

heart of Franschhoek.

Every second of the production was a testament to what a small team with limited resources, but limitless

Rechelle

Herman,

Charnelle

Fortuin

I will always be a FRANSIE. Luise Etzebeth (neé Schwellnus)

drive can accomplish. The learners beamed in every scene, while the costumes dazzled and amazed.

Yes, but…

Although made from everyday items, the quality was

YES, I like your New Look, although reading the small

not lost on me and the effect created was outstanding.

print is a bit of a strain, and the Editor’s letter I had to

I was brought to tears as I realised that society’s constant drive for monetary incentive can, under no

read with a magnifying glass! Elly Michel

Hospice News

Editor’s Letter

manufacturers, major recyclers, SA Plastics Recycling Organisation (SAPRO) and advocacy groups to develop what they refer to as the ‘circular economy proposal’. The proposal seeks to introduce five changes, so

Siegfried Schäfer

that the current single-use plastic bag is replaced

Dear Readers,

with a multi-use bag that is recycled. To move plastic

Some months ago I devoted an editor’s letter to

shopping bags from a linear process of take-use-discard

some common household items that are causing

to a circular process of use-reuse-recycle, the task team

great environmental damage and, in some instances,

suggests:

are or were being banned in several jurisdictions.

1. All plastic shopping bags must be recyclable.

Since then the debate has particularly focussed on

Until recently, most bags were not recyclable

single-use plastic items, a category that includes

because of their high chalk content.

anything form drinking straws, to cling wrap and

2. All plastic shopping bags must be made from 100% recycled content. Most bags are made from

water bottles. If any statistic puts the plastic problem into

imported virgin polymer. Over the coming years, the

perspective it’s that if current trends continue by

minimum portion of local, recycled content should

2030 there will be more plastic (by weight) in our

steadily rise until it is 100%. 3. Plastic shopping bags should be at least 30

oceans than fish! I’m glad to be able to say though that I sense a groundswell of change developing. Not only in terms

microns thick, so that they are strong enough to enable multiple re-use.

of what is happening in other places, but also here

4. Plastic shopping bags should be labelled ‘re-use

in our valley. I’ve noticed, for example, that some

this bag’ in large marking that is clearly visible for the

local restaurants have done away with plastic straws.

duration of the bag’s life.

Every step in the right direction must be applauded.

5. Branded plastic shopping bags should be on a

A company that is responding to this anti-

deposit return system where customers pay a deposit

plastic groundswell is Coca-Cola. Earlier this year it

which is refunded to them on return of the complete

announced its World Without Waste strategy, in terms

bag, broken or not. The retailer must then send returned

of which they aim to help collect and recycle the

bags to a recycler, while unclaimed deposits must be

The Reuben Riffel Golf Day in aid of Franschhoek

equivalent of every bottle and can they sell globally

donated to an approved non-profit organization. The

Hospice was held on 7 September at Val de Vie Pearl

by 2030. A more immediate goal is to make all the

deposit amount must be high enough to incentivise

Valley Golf Estate. This year’s appeal was to “sponsor a

packaging they use globally 100% recyclable by 2020.

people to collect and return bags.

Hospice patient for a day”. We thank all the companies

In South Africa, the company is working through

COLLEEN DOUGLAS

In July 2018 the task team met with the Premier

Recycling

and MEC for Local Government and presented

One cannot predict the weather in September, so

Company), to increase collection and recycling of

their proposal. There was general acceptance of the

we decided to go ahead despite rain predictions. I was

packaging. PETCO is an industry body that promotes

proposal and it was decided that the MEC take the

and regulates the recycling of PET material after initial

process forward, in collaboration with the Provincial

The theme for the evening was Vegas Casino Nights

use, and has partnered with recyclers to create new

Standing Committee on Environmental Affairs and

and the person with the most ‘chips’ at the end of the

products made from disposed PET material. Coca-

Development Planning.

evening won a holiday for two in Mauritius donated

Cola South Africa funded and co-created PETCO.

and individual golf players who supported this day.

told that golfers played in the rain anyway and they did.

organisations

Golf Day winners with Reuben Riffel (Centre)

such

as

PETCO

(PET

The task team also pointed out a number of

by World Leisure Holidays. Congratulations to Ben

Last year, the South African plastic industry

indirect benefits to the proposal: a boost in job

Badenhorst for winning the holiday. Players and

recycled a record 2.15 billion PET plastic bottles.

creation in the collection and recycling sectors, a

guests dined on a selection of delicious curries with

The country has seen an increase in PET recycling

boost in tourism from a cleaner environment, and

condiments and desserts prepared by Chef Gerard

from single digits in 2000 to 65% in 2017 – close to

a shift in consumer habits towards greater re-use

from Pearl Valley.

European rates and exceeding the United States rate

and recycling.

Franschhoek Hospice would like to thank the

by more than 20%. This has created 64 000 income-

If the deposits return system is successful it is hoped

following individuals and businesses who contributed

generating opportunities for waste pickers, collectors

that similar programmes can be implemented to

towards the success of the day and helped us raise

and recyclers. The 93 235 tonnes of collected PET

deal with other single-use plastics, such as drink

R300 000 before expenses.

also saved 578 000m3 of landfill space and 139 000

stirrers, straws, earbuds and lollipop sticks.

Maryke and Reuben for their commitment and support; Eugene for taking this event on again and

Reuben Riffel and Sue Barber with holiday winner Ben Badenhorst

I’m grateful for every step industry, government

tonnes of carbon. In the Western Cape we are likely see increased

and society takes towards a more sustainable future.

efforts to reduce the number of single use plastic

It is however also every individual’s responsibility to

for fabulous entertainment; Sue from World Leisure

bags in circulation in the not-too-distant future. This

do what they can to safeguard our environment. My

Holidays; Cynthia and Nico on the third hole with

is as a result of an effort by a DA Provincial Council

next step will be to invest in a travel mug to replace

oysters, MCC and strawberries; Sandra and Mariza on

task team, consisting of Stellenbosch MP James Vos,

all the take-away coffee cups I’m responsible for.

registration; Liz, Lyn, Helen, Pearl, Marelize and Tiana

Geordin Hill-Lewis MP and Sandy Van Hoogstraten.

What’s your next step going to be?

running with it; Doug – our MC and auctioneer; James

who assisted throughout the day; Trish for her amazing

The task team consulted with retailers, plastic

Until next month

photos; Val de Vie Foundation; Chef Reuben; Holden Manz; Le Creuset; Sedgers; Country Kitchen; Chamonix;

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A great Tatler fan & a great guy!

Boschendal; GM & Ahrens; Morena; Stony Brook; Helen Siebert; Franschhoek Pass Villas; Le Bon Vivant; Checkers; Huguenot Fine Chocolates; Alex; Bechini; VISI; Golf Digest; La Vie de Luc; Three Streams Smoke House; Porcupine Ridge; Neils Verburg; Lynx Wines; Nitida; Jan Harmsgat; Anthonij Rupert Wines; Colmant Cap Classique & Champagne; Chef Duncan; Vrede en Lust; Banhoek Chilli Oil Company; L’Ermitage; La Petite

I recently had the pleasure of meeting one of the

Ferme; Derek and Rosita Manser; Chalmaar Meats;

MC/Auctioneer Doug Gurr with the Vegas show girls

Camps Bay Accommodation; The Diamond Works;

Provence; Franschhoek Wine Tram; Paintsmiths; Good

Cape Town resident Norman Arnoni has been reading

Susan Thornton Smith; La Petite Dauphine; Michelle le

Food & Co Deli/Restaurant; The Franschhoek Beer

the Franschhoek Tatler regularly for years. He used

Roux; Masquerade; One & Only; Sue’s Gardens; Grande

Company and Ngwenya Glass.

to get his copy at Cape Town Tourism, but since we

Franschhoek Tatler’s greatest fans.

stopped distributing there a few years ago he’s been getting his copies here in the village. Fortunately that’s easy for him as he’s a registered national tour guide and comes here frequently. Although he doesn’t live in Franschhoek Norman says “I always find something interesting to read in the Tatler!” Norman, who’s Israeli-born, has called South Africa home for several decades. You might have guessed it, but ‘Yes’ love had something to do with it! Norman met his future wife, Serena, on the kibbutz where he lived while she was in Israel learning Hebrew. Love blossomed and he followed her back to SA. Not too surprisingly Norman, who is fluent in Hebrew, specialises in tours from Israel to South Africa. Over the course of a number of phone conversations we soon discovered a shared love of history. When Norman let me know that he and Serena would be spending a weekend in Franschhoek, we agreed to meet for coffee. Both coffee and conversation flowed freely. Amongst other things Norman shared with me some interesting

a copy of which he’d also given to the Huguenot Museum.

information about Jewish families in the Franschhoek

It’s nice to know that the Tatler has fans outside

Valley, some of which may well make it into my

Franschhoek. What’s even better is that our No 1 Cape

Franschhoek history book – whenever I get around

Town fan is such a nice guy!

to finishing it! I also received an explanation of the symbolism of the Huguenot Memorial in Hebrew,

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14 | October 2018

Tourism drives job creation Take the bus to the tram in the Western Cape Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, recently reiterated that: “tourism plays a major role in our ability to deliver on our key objectives of growing the economy and creating new jobs, which is why it was selected as one of the focus sectors in our Project Khulisa economic growth strategy. We’ve seen over 38 000 new jobs created between 2013 and 2017, and tourism’s contribution to the province’s bottom line through Gross Value Added grew by 11.5% in 2017, on top of 15.5% growth seen in 2016.” In the Western Cape economy, tourism is responsible for creating a combined total of 300 000 jobs, while 1 in 23 people in South Africa are employed in the

are continuing to ask visitors to be mindful of their water

tourism sector, according to Stats SA.

consumption, but we can assure them that this will not

In 2017, 1.727 million international visitors arrived in

negatively impact their holiday plans.”

the province, with a total direct spend of R23 billion.

“Cape Town and the Western Cape are open for

A further 1.38 million domestic trips were undertaken

business and ready to wow visitors,” Minister Winde said.

in 2017, with total direct tourism spend of R1.6 billion.

He also reminded visitors arriving in the province that

Cape Town Air Access, a partnership between

this year marks the centenary year of former President

government, the private sector and tourism promotion

Nelson Mandela’s birth, and encouraged them to view

agencies, was established to expand the number of

the recently installed statue of Madiba at the Cape

destinations with direct flights to Cape Town.

The

Town City Hall. Those seeking more active pursuits, are

partnership has made excellent headway, securing

encouraged to ride one of the province’s cycling routes,

more than 1.5 million new seats into and out of Cape

which include the Cederberg Circuit, the Cross Cape

Town since its inception in 2015, with an estimated

and the Cycle 364 route.

financial contribution of R4.1 billion.

“We also want to encourage locals and visitors alike to

“Through their efforts, there has been a 44% increase

explore the province, enjoying some of the museums,

in the seat capacity for international flights when

eateries, attractions and accommodation which our

comparing the first six months of 2016 to the first six

province has to offer,” Minister Winde continued.

months of 2018. The seat capacity in June 2018, an off-

Tim Harris, CEO of Wesgro said: “As the Western Cape’s

season low month, exceeded that of January 2016 –

mandated tourism promotion Agency, we are working

with January being peak holiday season. These figures

every day to get the message out that the Cape is open

highlight the sterling work being done by the Air Access

for business, and that all our world-class attractions are

team and everyone in the Western Cape tourism sector

still here waiting for you. With our dams filling up to

to ensure that visitors continue to select the Western

65%, we have shown the world that our destination is

Cape as a holiday or business tourism destination.”

innovative and resilient, strengthening our offer to the

“We did see some of the arrivals numbers taper off in

world. This tourism month, we re-commit to our efforts

April and May and we suspect this has a lot to do with

to grow the tourism sector in the Cape, helping create

uncertainty around the water situation in Cape Town. Due

even more jobs and opportunities for all our people.”

to good winter rains, Cape Town’s water supply dams are now 65% full. As a responsible tourism destination, we

Text & Image: Editorial Desk

Shadow Tourism Minister, James Vos MP (2nd from left), Franschhoek Wine Tram’s David & Debbie Blythe (3rd & 4th from left, respectively), City Siteseeing Bus CEO, Paul Nel (5th from left) and staff give a thumbs-up to their new partnership. City Siteseeing – known for their red busses –

tourists. “There is no longer a need to use transfer

launched a partnership with the Franschhoek Wine

services or private cars. Visitors can enjoy an indulgent

Tram – known for their green trams. The partnership

day on the Wine Tram and relax, knowing that they

enables tourists to hop on the City Siteseeing Bus in

have a safe and comfortable ride home, complete

the V&A Waterfront and hop off at the Wine Tram’s

with Wi-Fi and charging ports for their devices.”

departure points, which for this tour will alternate daily between Franschhoek and Groot Drakenstein.

He also referenced the importance of inspiring marketing and said that the promotion of tourism

Speaking at the media launch of the venture at

in both the Western Cape and South Africa

the Groot Drakenstein Station on 20 September,

is vitally important to create more economic

Shadow Tourism Minister, James Vos MP, said that

opportunities and to make the industry more

it is a great example of how to reinvent your offering

sustainable and resilient.

and destination while incorporating well established tourism brands. Vos pointed out the benefits of the partnership to

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Cape has huge blueberry potential Blueberries, hailed for their health benefits and anti-oxidant properties, have soared in popularity around the world in recent years. In the Western Cape, production and exports of this berry have increased dramatically from a low base. According to the Western Cape Minister of Economic Opportunities, Alan Winde, the tiny berry holds the potential to add significant value to the economy and create additional jobs. experienced

to 1.1% in 2016. According to data from Hortgro and

Belgium. Asian markets in Singapore, Malaysia and

significant growth in recent years, expanding from

the South African Berry Association, 68% of all South

China also hold real potential.

R8.8 billion in 2011, to R33.7 billion in 2016 – translating

Africa’s berries are grown in the Western Cape.

The

blueberry

world

market

has

into annual average growth of over 30%. Minister Winde said: “This is a growing market, and coupled with the fact that blueberries are a labour

While the USA is the world’s largest consumer of

About 70% of all South African blueberries are

blueberries, this market would be a difficult one to tap

exported, 16% are sold as fresh in the local market and

into primarily because of its proximity to other major

the remainder enter the agri-processing chain.

producers like Mexico, Canada, Chile and Peru.

intensive crop - with the ability to create 2.96 jobs per

Blueberry exports from South Africa have shown

However, other northern hemisphere countries are

hectare, means that there is real potential here for the

annual average growth of about 44%, and the Western

willing to pay premium prices for blueberries in their

Western Cape to grow our blueberry exports, expand our

Cape Department of Agriculture’s data also indicates

production off-season. As a Southern hemisphere

economy and create new jobs in the agricultural sector.”

that the hectares under production for blueberries has

producer, South Africa is presented with opportunities

shown good growth.

in this regard, however, would be competing with

“We’ve seen exceptional growth in a number of our

Chile and Peru, who are some of the largest exporters

berry crops and this is one of the reasons the Department

Currently, South Africa and the Western Cape’s

of Agriculture has been investing in the Alternative Crops

biggest export market for its blueberries is the United

Research Fund, which is aimed at boosting crops like

Kingdom, with import values for 2016 reaching

“Peru in particular has shown massive growth in

positive indicator of growth. At this point it is essential

berries, cherries and pomegranates which are water-

R228 million. The Netherlands is the second biggest

blueberry exports since 2011 – with an annual average

that new markets be opened and explored through

wise and highly labour intensive,” he said.

market, however, market attractiveness data indicates

growth rate of over 300%. While South Africa would

bilateral engagements for continued growth of the

In South Africa, the strong global growth has initiated

that there are a number of markets that have strong

be competing with these Southern hemisphere

industry,” Minister Winde said.

substantial investment into blueberry production, and

potential for development and growth including

producers, we believe that there is still a lot of

market share has increased from just 0.19% in 2008,

Ireland, the Czech Republic, Spain, Germany and

untapped market potential, and we see the continued

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Business Leadership TONY FROST

At the changing of the seasons We are living in transformative times and have lived through these transformations over the past 3 or 4 decades in our country. These events and transformations are at the same time harrowing, yet exhilarating; historical and yet intensely personal; unpredictable and yet certain. When such tumultuous change is happening all around, uncertainty and insecurity will almost certainly be present. The one critical ingredient we all needed and prayed for was strong, purposeful, values-driven leadership. We have not always had the benefit of this – to the detriment of all. I vividly remember suggesting to my boss at the time of the whites only referendum called by F W de Klerk in 1992 to decide whether to continue or not with the reform path that we should pray for guidance, each of us individually and collectively. He agreed and so we invited all senior executives in the group and others who wished to attend to join us in the canteen. We stood in circle and he turned to me and said,” Tony, please lead us in prayer for our country!” It was an incredible experience! There we were, all colours, all creeds and a multiplicity of beliefs praying for guidance for ourselves and for our country. We were not the only company to do this and for our generation it was one of many nail-biting experiences we had to deal with. The challenge was always to try to find common ground without causing affront to anyone by our actions and/or words. A tightrope indeed. We were living through a time where much, maybe even most, of what we had to deal with was way outside the realm of ‘normal’ management. We knew that what we did or didn’t do would have a pretty direct bearing on the direction our country would take. We knew that it was essential that we do all we could to foster understanding and reconciliation. It was really only at the workplace that average South Africans met and conducted their daily business side by side, shoulder to shoulder in an environment that was hostile to this even being considered! At the beginning of the eighties everything was still totally segregated: toilets, canteens, training courses, even payrolls. By the end of the eighties a great deal had been desegregated. The most difficult thing though was to deal with the

sharply and deeply entrenched attitudes at all levels and across all social barriers. These things are hard to believe today. We have come a long way. We still have a long way to go. The Zuma years put us back decades. But it is spring – the changing of the seasons. A time

to the complainant, got out of his parked vehicle, angrily accused the complainant of almost causing a collision, tried to throttle him and swore at him. • The accused denied these allegations and claimed merely to have asked the complainant if he had a driver’s

GRAEME FALCKE

licence. His evidence was rejected by the trial court,

Road Rage: Sue, and report it!

and consider how we can face the future and what we

“Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower

• Common assault, for which he was sentenced to

each can do to turn back the tide of negativity, to roll

than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you

a fine of R1 500 or 3 month’s imprisonment (half

away the scepticism, to put racism and other forms of

is a maniac?” (Comedian George Carlin)

which convicted and sentenced him on two counts –

suspended for 5 years) and

discrimination on the trash heap where they belong,

We live in stressful times, and as our roads become

• Crimen injuria (criminal impairment of another’s

and to figure out how each of us who live in this country

busier and the pressures of modern life mount,

dignity), for which he was sentenced to a fine of R3

can contribute to creating a springtide of positivism,

expect more and more road rage incidents. YouTube

of excitement about the future and a participatory

clips of drivers brawling, beside themselves with fury,

• The High Court, in rejecting the accused’s appeal

voluntarism aimed at making the best of all we can be.

vehicles forced off the road or tail-ended by apoplectic

against his conviction, found his evidence to be

motorists,

punch-throwing,

so improbable as to be untrue – the State had

windscreen smashing, racial insults – they all make

proved its case to the required degree of “beyond a

for good viewing stats, but what if you are one of the

reasonable doubt”. and why the threat of a criminal

Surely this will take less effort and produce much better, more widely beneficial results than the alternatives?! The green shoots of spring do not just happen. A whole range of biochemical and organic activities are required for us to experience the joy of the newness of spring – warming weather, longer days, etc. The same is happening at the end of this winter in our country. There is so much good that is happening at

shouting,

swearing,

unfortunate victims?

000 or 3 months’ imprisonment.

record is so effective

Firstly, you may well have a civil claim for damages –

It’s probably safe to assume that the fine the convicted

ask your lawyer about your prospects. Both your actual

road-rager must pay is of less concern to him than his

monetary losses and damages for any assault and

resulting criminal record. The problem is that anyone

humiliation could be yours for the suing.

convicted of a crime whose fingerprints have been

grassroots level and amongst and between people and

Then, as a recent High Court judgment confirms,

taken is likely to appear on the SAPS National Criminal

their communities; so many future-focused initiatives;

reporting the offender to the police can be an effective

Register; and that’s going to pop up at some very

and so many people striving to make a positive difference.

way of “balancing the scales of justice” – and making a

inconvenient times, such as during visa applications,

It is such a pity that these are not nearly as newsworthy

road-rager think twice about doing it again.

credit checks, employment vetting and so on.

as the sensational, the corrupt, the dishonest and the violent. Or some of the totally nonsensical utterings of irresponsible, unaccountable politicians and their lackeys. Each of us can be a positive change agent within our

A parking lot bust-up… • The

incident

in

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started

with

the

complainant driving “against the direction set out by the road markings” in a parking lot.

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own community. Stop the hate, the backbiting and accusatory language, seek out the good, reach out the hand to help someone up, smile, greet everyone and start just one little community-empowerment project. This is something all of us can do – easily, without effort and with such positive consequences. Let your smile reach into the heart of a stranger. Building and uniting the country is not only the job of President Ramaphosa. If we care about South Africa; if we love this place we call home; if we want our children to grow up in a non-racist, non-violent, non-discriminatory environment where all can share in the fruits of success then we owe it to ourselves, our families, our communities, our companies and our country to do something about it! Now! Create a little bit of spring in your own backyard! tony@siroccostrategy.com

There is a new master in charge of the Station Pub.

Financial Matters CELIA MCGUINNESS

Good staff relationships are just as important as pay There are strikes seemingly all the time and usually the dispute is over wage increases and benefits. On the other side of the coin, when employers speak, they often talk of the country’s skills deficit and labour laws. Recent research in KwaZulu-Natal has highlighted that there are equally important issues for both employees and employers. As it has been shown that a contented labour force is a productive one, it is worthwhile taking a moment to understand this new research. Of the employees surveyed, only 6% cited low pay as their main gripe. Others mentioned “better jobs found” (6%), “a new job with less hours worked” (8%), while 10% left to pursue better education and 16% felt their current job was too dangerous. 46%

Bruce Bradford has taken over the business from

left because of “poor relationships” – 16% of these

André Niemand.

workers felt their relationships with co-workers were

Bruce grew up in Kloof in KZN, one of two brothers.

poor and the remaining 30% left due to difficulties

After spending some time in the hotel trade in the

with their employer.

Cape, he moved to Johannesburg where he started

Reasons for these relationship breakdowns with

an IT business, married Lynn and had two sons and

co-workers were often mid-level (particularly young

a daughter with her. After opening an office in Cape

or female) black managers being promoted and

Town he became a regular visitor to Franschhoek and

having problems with the staff they supervised. This

the surrounding areas.

led to jealousy and mistrust.

Feeling the need for a change from 30 years of

Another factor was workers becoming isolated from

corporate life and seeing the incredible lifestyle that

their dependents due to the distance from work to

Franschhoek offered, Bruce was keen to investigate

their families. Ancillary to this is unemployed family

local opportunities. When he heard that The Station

and community members pressurising workers to

Pub & Craft Bar might be up for sale he took a first-

support them out of the wages they earned. These

hand look and immediately fell in love with the vibe

dependents have been seen to even resort to tactics

and authenticity of the establishment.

like witchcraft to ensure they were provided for. This

Bruce looks forward to settling permanently in be regular visitors to Franschhoek and to the pub!

avid sailor and has a yacht at FBYC in Simon’s Town. Both his sons are studying at Stellenbosch and so are sure to

• This incurred the ire of the accused who, according

for a new start and a symbolic time to face the sunrise

New master at Station Pub

Franschhoek and being part of the community. He is an

Let the lawyer handle it

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often leaves the worker with only small amounts of money for themselves. The fact remains however that by far the largest

single cause of people quitting their jobs involves a breakdown in the relationship with their employer. So what do workers want to see in the relationship with their employer? • Being treated fairly and given equal opportunity ranked high with workers. • Receiving recognition for their efforts is also important. • Lower paid workers spoke approvingly of being respected in their jobs, despite their low pay. • Helping employees with training and education, employing their family members and helping financially with their children’s education were also raised. And what do employers want? For employers their criteria for employing people were that employees needed to be positive, punctual and reliable. There is thus a split between employer and employee expectations – one looks mainly to relationships and the other just wants to get the job done efficiently. It makes sense therefore for you to explore how to satisfy both your employees’ needs and those of your business. Understanding what is at the heart of both employee and employer aspirations will greatly help in establishing a stable, productive workforce.


16 | October 2018 and how many people attended? The smallest one? The biggest event would be the Olive Festival, which back in the day saw up to 15 000 people attend, but the most complex event I handle remains The Franschhoek Bastille Festival. The smallest would be Summer & Winter Wines which are designed to be niche events, hosting a maximum of 750 people. Most festivals seem to have marquees. What is their cost range? This is a very good question as the public are unaware of the rising cost of events. At our Franschhoek festivals our marquee costs range between R600 000 – R850 000. Which is the event you would most like to still do

with with Darielle Robertson, owner of DNA Events and Festivals

one day? The Cape Wine Auction – being able to do what I love whilst knowing it is for a good cause and that 100% of

How and when did DNA Event Management start?

the money raised goes to charities in the area where I

DNA started in 2008 with me and Ann Ferreira. In

live and work is what keeps my heart happy and my

2011 Ann left DNA and I carried on the business alone. I was lucky to have Ann as my partner, she taught me very important values and standards and although we no longer work together, we are still very good friends and is my child’s Godmother.

head screwed on! What is the biggest challenge in managing an event or festival? Visitors are unaware of the effort and cost that a festival incurs. It is no longer a case of “put up a

How did you do bookings and sell tickets at your

marquee, have some music and let’s go!” these days

first event and what is the most effective way of

we have rules and regulations that need to be adhered

doing it now?

to and although they are there to protect all parties,

alone for the Bubbly Festival and with all our staff

they add on cost and responsibilities.

and municipal officials; we feed over 100 people per

My husband Gareth (Bear) has been working at Anthonij

Ten years ago there was no online booking system

they do?

so everything was done at the door on the day! Today

So when my all-time favourite question is asked: “But

day. Do you know that this Bastille Festival we had 11

Rupert Wyne for 9 years now and together we have 2

we use the online booking system, Webtickets, who

what do I get for my money?”, I smile and calmly answer

staff (including myself) raking woodchips for 10 days of

beautiful and happy daughters. Georgia (4) and Gabriella

are fantastic. Being one of their first clients we have

as nicely as possible when I actually want to sit them

which 3 days were in the pouring rain – just for guests

(3), are both at KinderArk Simond. Georgia is very excited

a strong relationship and we benefit from the use of

down and explain that the sign or website or radio

to walk on? Do you know we employ over 100 locals as

to be going to “big school” at Courtrai next year.

their marketing channels and databases.

station on which they heard about the festival costs

casuals for the festival weekends and always use local

How many events and festivals do you manage

money, the person looking after their car costs money,

companies first? A festival takes more than 6 months

grandparents (Beryl & Tristan Maske) having built and

in Franschhoek in a year and how many and where

the person at the entrance scanning their ticket costs

to plan, it takes hard work, very hard work and visitors

run The Swiss Farm Excelsior, where my mom Diane

outside Franschhoek?

money, the fence that encloses the festival costs money,

tend forget that.

grew up with her siblings. After selling Swiss Farm

My

family

are

Franschhoek

locals,

with

my

I have been a part of Franschhoek Tourism for 10

the marquee, the seat you sit on, the table you lean on,

years now and manage The Franschhoek Bastille

the electricity, the liquor license, the stage, the band, the

Festival,

Cap

cleaning staff, the runners, the ice that keeps their wines

It is doing so well! Ballet for Bosbou was started 3

My Granny and Oupa were known for their scones,

Classique & Champagne Festival on their behalf and

cold, the medics, the security and safety officers all cost

years ago and has really grown, we now have 16 girls

ask any local! My uncle, Ludwig Maske (my mom’s

have a partnership with FWV for Franschhoek Summer

money. Now add on the fire department, the traffic and

and 1 boy that dance with Anma once a week. They

brother) runs La Cotte Inn Wine Sales and cheese shop

& Winter wines. DNA also owns and runs The Bubbly

the municipal officials that have to be on site, not to

have done well and the ballet gives them a sense of

with my aunt Lodine, as well as the local Lions Club.

Festival in Johannesburg, Shiraz & Charcuterie hosted

mention more than 120 meals we have to provide per

pride and place. DNA rasies money by selling water at

My folks live in Somerset West, so does my brother and

at Anthonij Rupert Wyne, The Pizza & Wine Festival, The

day! These things all cost money, so without a headline

the festivals to pay for their classes, outfits and concerts

his family. My mom has helped at all my events since

Chocolate Festival and the Beer, Bubbly & Gin Festival. In

sponsor, festivals are not financially viable and ‘No’, we

as well as a Christmas party. (So stay hydrated at our

the beginning and the staff call her Oumie or Mom!

my personal capacity I am also lucky enough to be the

don’t put masses of money in our back pockets and ‘No’

events!) Anma Botha has played a pivotal role in the

Auction Director for The Cape Wine Auction which raises

we are not trying to rip you off, we are merely trying to

programme and I am lucky to have her teach and look

money to support education within the winelands.

make the event viable.

after the kids.

Franschhoek

Uncorked,

Franschhoek

What is the biggest event or festival you have done

Book Review

For example – we spend over R70 000 on toilets

How is your ballet project doing? Remind us what it is about.

Who are the members of your family and what do

When Aaron arrives he is shocked to discover that the

Falk has taken 18 hours leave from his job in Melbourne

murder suspect is his oldest and best friend, Luke Hadler.

to solve the mystery of the murder and to make sense of

As all this information is thrown at the reader within the first

his father’s message. He teams up with a friendly local

couple of chapters the pace of this thriller is pretty relentless

cop named Raco, who is one of the most interesting

and has more twists and turns than the road to Ayres Rock.

characters in the narrative, and together they try to sort

The author, Jane Harper, turned to crime writing after

out the bad from the worse. This is indeed a one-brumby

The Dry

a long career as a journalist and her professional touch

town where there is very little good to be found, in the

By Jane Harper. Publ: Abacus, 401 pages.

is obvious in the way she brings to life the atmosphere

population and in the weather. The men are burly and

This Australian detective thriller might come as a

of a dingy bar or the bleached out landscape with

menacing and threatening – a bit like a certain cricket

surprise to anyone who thinks that the worst crime

its vegetation withered and burned by the endless

team. They drink a lot and fight a lot and tear around in

an Australian can commit is exceeding the already

drought. In an end-page note she proudly professes

“utes” instead of bakkies. Contributing to the prevailing air

very low speed limit. Or that the height of Ozzie

that she turned to fiction after taking an online course

of violence is the persistent drought (or “the dry” as the

violence is a cricket player tampering with the

in creative writing. It either proves that Internet courses

Australians call it) that tests the endurance of everybody.

ball. While not underestimating the criminality of

are absolutely brilliant in fostering talent, or that she is a

running a piece of sandpaper over a ball, it does pale

natural writer that could have skipped the course.

CHARLOTTE VAN ZYL

they ran La Cotte Inn (now the Protea Hotel) and then Laternhof – the coffee shop where the wine shop is now.

What do you do for holidays? Holidays are about family; we all go to Britannia Bay where we braai, drink great wines and spend hours on the beach!

This is pretty hard on Falk, because he soon finds out that nearly everyone in the town hates him. This

into insignificance compared to the crime scene

Wherever she got it from, Harper understands the basic

complicates his job and every insult and recrimination

described in the first pages of the new crime thriller

premise of a good detective story. That nothing at all is

jolts his memory and makes him relive an episode

“The Dry” by Jane Harper.

what it appears to be. There are more than enough shady

from his previous life. This allows Harper to create

The gruesome scene entails a family murder in which

characters in the story that have their own apparently

numerous flashbacks to cast suspicion on Falk, and, to

a young father apparently first killed his wife and his little

convincing stories to tell. Falk, being the good detective he

tell the truth, on everybody else. This author certainly

son before committing suicide. A daughter, too young to

is, mistrusts everything he hears and sees. Except, of course,

knows how to hoodwink the reader.

understand what has happened, survives.

the pretty girl that he is half in love with and therefore

The ending is sensational, in every sense, and well

This is the situation that confronts Aaron Falk, a Melbourne

whose words he takes as the truth. This is another basic

worth waiting for. I believe that Aaron Falk is going to

detective, when he returns to his hometown of Kiewarra. He

premise of the crime story. From Raymond Chandler to this

feature in Jane Harper’s future crime thrillers. Good

has only come back after receiving an enigmatic message

day, it is the always the blonde with the come-hither look

on you, mate! I only hope that in future you will find

from his elderly father. “You lied, Luke lied. Be at the funeral.”

that distracts even the most hard-boiled of private eyes.

nicer towns than Kiewarra to sleuth in.

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Music Alchemy

some of the instruments while the musicians were off

JAMES STEWART

Artists Behaving Badly Artists in general are unusual people. The energy of pushing boundaries, new ways of seeing and thinking, and doing things no one has done before is bound to spill over into everyday expression. Handel’s rages were legendary. His ear was so sensitive that he couldn’t bear to hear an orchestra tuning up. Consequently, musicians were required to tune well ahead of performances. This proved just too tempting for a wag who sneaked in and untuned

their wedded bliss. Go figure.

wayward husband out one chilly evening – the bout of pneumonia that soon followed proved to be fatal.

having a drink. When Handel arrived and the orchestra

Stories of Jean Sibelius’s excesses are legion. The

struck up, the cacophony was so distressing to the

Finnish composer founded a drinking club that met in

Beethoven was impossible and desperately messy.

composer that he tore off his wig and advanced on the

Helsinki’s Hotel Kämp to binge on Benedictine for days

The smell from his lodgings wasn’t too good either, as

unfortunate musicians, fists flying.

on end, while discussing art and life. On one occasion,

uneaten trays of food piled up in the corner, right next

When Hector Berlioz learned that his fiancée’s

he had to be dragged away from feasting on oysters

to his manuscript paper. According to his landlords, his

mother had decided instead to marry off her daughter

and champagne to conduct a concert worse for wear

squalid lifestyle was possibly the least of his faults. People

to someone else, the composer set out from Italy

– and it was inevitably down to his longsuffering wife

complained he kept odd hours and played the piano

to Paris, equipped with a pair of double-barrelled

Aino to pick up the pieces. As well as asking friends

too loudly, and, worst of all, he had a habit of shouting

revolvers with the intention of killing the three of them

to keep an eye on her wayward spouse she regularly

at his servants for stealing from him. The Rondo a

before turning the gun on himself. Leaving nothing

trawled the bars of Helsinki herself to drag him back

capriccio of 1795 later gained the nickname “Rage Over

to chance, he also packed some poison as a back-

home when a composition’s deadline was looming.

A Lost Penny” because on the night he was writing it, the

up, as well as a disguise. By the time he had reached

Henry Purcell’s habit of coming home late, drunk

the French border, he realised he’d left his disguise

and disorderly may well have proved his downfall.

somewhere en route and abandoned his homicidal

In contrast to Aino Sibelius’s watchful approach,

endeavor. His persistent infidelity soon put an end to

Frances Purcell is said to have simply locked her

Beautiful ballet by bus

composer was sure a maid had stolen his gold penny and he turned his entire apartment over looking for it. All is forgiven though for the beauty they bestowed upon our otherwise mundane world.

La Motte exhibits ‘Ink on Paper’

Cape Town City Ballet put on a production of the Mozart and Salieri ballet at Artscape for a few nights in August. The Franschhoek Culture Vultures had heard that the previous production of this Marc Goldberg choreographed ballet was wonderful and so declared it an ideal outing for the end of winter. Attendance was secured by booking very good seats in Row O (they were given pensioners’ rates), making sure they had refreshments, counting out an appropriate number of Leopard’s Leap bubbly and wine, arranging for a bus and selecting warm evening jackets from wardrobes. At 18h00 on the appointed day, after everyone had boarded, Patrick pointed the bus in the direction of the N1 and Cape Town. He stopped the bus right in front of Artscape where the group alighted

final curtain came down the Culture Vultures joined

and ascended the stairs to the Opera House.

the rest of the appreciative audience in a very deserving

When the first notes of the Mozart music floated into the full auditorium and the curtain went up, a delightful

standing ovation. They filed out of the auditorium with happy hearts, culturally content.

cultural experience started. There were efforts to

The bus trip home was smooth and comfortable and

compare the ballet to the Amadeus film, but as the

after enjoying some refreshments it was soon time to

production progressed, the story hardly mattered. The

leave the bus, say good-byes and head for home.

A new exhibition, entitled Ink on Paper is currently on

Bell, Gregoire Boonzaaier, Gillian Condy, Hilary Graham,

display in the La Motte Museum. The exhibition focuses

Pauline Gutter, John Manning, John Muafangejo, Gerhard

ballet company’s classical dancing to which beautiful

If you would like to receive information on future

on the main categories of printmaking, illustrated by a

Marx, Joshua Miles, Karel Nel, Bonnie Ntshalintshali, Cecil

modern steps and touches were added delighted the

outings, please send your name, email address and

special selection of Rembrandt van Rijn etchings as well

Skotnes, Velile Soha, Irma Stern, Margaret Vorster and

audience; the corps dances, the pas de deux and the

cell phone number to news@franschhoektatler.co.za.

works by relevant South African artists and printmakers.

Judy Woodborne. The selection of prints is on loan from

The exhibition is on display until June 2019.

the Rupert Art Foundation, SA Print Gallery and various

solos were executed in the way that gives artistically difficult things marvelous aesthetic appeal. When the

JH Pierneef is considered as one of the earliest

Text: Editorial Desk | Image: Supplied

Marriott Franschhoek Classic Music Festival

individual artists.

printmakers in South Africa and his linocuts,

Relief works are printed from raised areas. Here

familiar to those who frequent the estate, served as

the ink-less or non-print areas on the paper reflect

inspiration for the exhibition on printmaking.

the areas that are carved-away. Techniques include

Printmaking is often over-looked, especially in

– woodcut, wood engraving, linocut, reduction

the company of disciplines such as painting and

woodcut or linocut. Relief is one of the best-known

sculpture. Ink on Paper focuses on introducing the

techniques for printmaking in South Africa. Since

four main printmaking techniques: relief, intaglio,

the 1920s, art centres such as Rourke’s Drift and

planographic and stencil.

Polly Street excelled in educating students in this

This year’s Marriott Classic Music Festival in Franschhoek

visiting saxophonist from Barcelona, David Salleras, who

Printmaking, specifically woodcuts, dates back to

– which runs from 26 to 28 October 2018 – continues the

adds a haunting touch with improvised interludes and

9th century China. By the 14th century printmaking

Planographic printmaking sees the flat surface

tradition of excellence with another line-up of carefully

countermelodies to these well-known selections.

This

made its way to Europe, leading to the development

of the matrix treated with ink. Here neither the

created and selected performances by some of South

programme premiered to critical and public acclaim at

of more techniques. Featuring the development of

incised or raised areas transfers ink to the paper.

Africa’s top classical artists.

the National Arts Festival 2018. Feel a touch of nostalgia in

printmaking, the La Motte exhibition showcases 20

It is the technique with the most freedom as the

this sensitively crafted performance.

etchings by Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669) from the

plate can be sketched upon with grease crayons,

Booking: Café Bon Bon 021 876 3936

Rupert and Rembrandt Art Foundation collections.

inks and paints. Techniques include lithograph and

Acclaimed guitarist and three-time SAMA nominee

Franz Liszt: The Ultimate Virtuoso | Christopher

These works represent the intaglio printmaking

monotype. A variety of equipment is needed for

James Grace plays ‘Journey to Spain’, an all-Spanish

Duigan (piano) | Sunday 28 October 11h30 | NG

technique of the 17th century master, regarded as

lithographs and it is a printmaking technique better

programme featuring music from Grace’s forthcoming

Church, Franschhoek

the international print master of all times.

done at art centres and studios, than at home.

Journey to Spain | James Grace (guitar) | Friday 26 October 19h30 | NG Church, Franschhoek

technique.

This year festival audiences audiences can enjoy

Intaglio means to incise into the matrix. The ink

The technique used for stencil prints is the only one

Andres

Christopher Duigan performing a programme of music by

adheres to the design that is cut, scratched or engraved

where the transferred image is not a mirror reflection

Segovia, and Joaquin Rodrigo’s hauntingly beautiful

the ultimate piano virtuoso, Franz Liszt (1811-86). Duigan’s

into a metal plate and then transfered to the paper.

of the matrix. With screen printing (serigraphy) being

I’nvocacion y Danza’, a homage to Manuel de Falla. James

programme includes a stellar selection of celebrated

The various intaglio techniques include – engraving,

the most dominant, the artist cuts designs from

will also perform works by composers including Albeniz,

and dazzling compositions, including the popular

drypoint, etching, mezzotint and aquatint. Rembrandt

various plates. Each plate or design corresponds to

Granados and Tarrega from his previous albums on guitar

Liebestraum, La campanella, Hungarian Rhapsody No 2,

is known as a master of drypoint and etching. Visitors

a selected colour that is passed through a screen

by leading South African luthier Hans van den Berg.

and Un sospiro, in a thrilling introduction to the life and

to the museum can expect to see his favourite motifs:

or mesh. The printed design is the result of layers of

music of the great Hungarian composer.

picturesque studies of beggars, his wife Saskia, his

colour. Stencil printing is one of the quicker printing

acclaimed self-portraits and his world renowned

methods for printing high volume editions.

album ‘Andaluza’. James will include Joaquin Turina’s evocative

‘Fandanguillo’,

commissioned

by

Tickets are available at www.webtickets.co.za and the

As regular festival audiences will know, Duigan

door at R120 pp. Flamenco Dreams | David Salleras (saxophone) with

customarily laces his programmes with interesting

Christopher Duigan (piano) | Saturday 27 October

anecdotal and factual content: Liszt was inspired by his

Prints by South African printmakers or artist-

11h30 | NG Church, Franschhoek

biblical scenes.

contemporary, the French composer Hector Berlioz, to

printmakers represent the other three techniques. Artists

Internationally acclaimed Spanish saxophonist David

create a world of musical fantasy, and the Italian violin

included in the exhibition are Walter Battiss, Deborah

Salleras is recognised by saxophone players world-wide for

virtuoso Nicola Paganini who dazzled with ‘devilish

his original compositions combining virtuoso techniques

technique’, while his Polish associate Fredrik Chopin

and traditional flamenco idioms. In this concert he features

enthused a seduction of the hearts and souls of his

several of these compositions for solo saxophone ahead of a

audiences with poetry for the piano.”

recording later in the week. He balances this with traditional repertoire for saxophone and piano including tango by

Tickets are available at www.webtickets.co.za and the door at R120 pp.

Astor Piazzolla, music by Spanish saxophone legend Pedro

BON BON FINALE | Vivaldi’s Four Seasons with

Itturalde and original compositions by Christopher Duigan.

World Café | Sunday 28 OCTOBER 13h00 | Café Bon

Salleras is a Vandoren and Selmer Artist.

Bon at La Petite Dauphine | R450 includes a three-

Tickets are available at www.webtickets.co.za and the

Antonio Vivaldi’s four violin concerti ‘The Four Seasons’,

door at R120 pp. GRAND SOIREE:

course meal.

‘If I Loved You’ | Baritone:

composed in 1723, is now one of all music’s most famous

The La Motte Museum is open from Tuesdays to Sundays, 09h00 – 17h00. Entry is free. museum@la-motte.co.za |021 876 8850

Community Events SPORT Franschhoek Cycling Club Outrides: Regular road

New Apostolic Church: Le Roux Street, Groendal. Sundays 09h00, Wednesdays 19h30. Rector: Charles Leibrandt.

rides on Saturday mornings from BP garage to

Roman Catholic Church: Mass every 2nd Saturday of the

Stellenbosch/Jonkershoek and back (75km) followed

month at the Methodist Church, Bagatelle St, 073 488 6816.

by coffees. Meet at 08h00, winter months, 07h00 in

Shofar Christian Church: Services: 09h00 English

summer. To check times in shoulder seasons contact

service at 7 Lambrechts Street. 18h00 Afrikaanse diens

Paul Barkley. 083 302 9096.

by Franschhoek Rugbyklub, Groendal. Pastor Richard

with David Salleras (saxophone)

compositions. Vivaldi tried to portray his experiences of

& Christopher Duigan (piano) | Saturday 27 October

each of the seasons of the year through music and later

Franschhoek Tennis Club: Social tennis is played at

Wade. 083 225 8529. All welcome!

19h00 | Café Bon Bon at La Petite Dauphine | R550

wrote poetry to accompany the experience. With this

the club on Fridays, Sundays and Public Holidays from

St George’s Anglican Church: Groot Drakenstein.

includes a three-course meal.

rendition of the ‘Four Seasons’, listeners will experience

08h00. For more information contact Ross. 078 278 4843.

Sunday Services: Holy Communion and Sunday School

‘If I Loved You’ brings together beautiful melodies

the music, plus the poems, in a format not heard before

Parkrun: Saturdays at Rickety Bridge Wine Estate.

10h00. Rector Fr Joe Humbles. 073 560 3566.

from the world of popular song, classic musicals and the

in South Africa - that for violin, electric bass and accordion

Time: 08h00. Cost: Free. Register at www.parkrun.co.za

Trinity Church: Worship every Sunday at 09h30 at

world’s major concert stages. Included are selections from

- played by Petrus de Beer (violin), Schalk Joubert (bass)

Noel Coward, Cole Porter, from musicals ‘My Fair Lady’

& Stanislav Angelov (accordion). This riveting production

and ‘Carousel’, and songs in Spanish including the show-

leads to a selection of popular film music and cafe

Methodist Church: Sunday service 09h00. Rev Nuno

stopper, Granada. Inspirational moments and classical

favourites to end the festival on a high note!

Vergueiro. 021 872 3580 or 082 662 4509.

Federico Freschi

art-song

by Faure, Tchaikovsky balance the selection.

Federico Freschi and Christopher Duigan are joined by

CHURCH SERVICES

Booking: Café Bon Bon 021 876 3936

NG Kerk: Sondagdienste 09h30. Geen aanddiens. Ds

Performance time: (70 mins)

Peet Bester. 021 876 2431. Besoekers welkom.

L’Ermitage Chapel, with Holy Communion. Weekday service Thursday at 10h30 at Fleur de Lis. Contact Gavin – 083 799 0726. Uniting Reformed Church: Sunday service 09h30. Dr Shaun Burrows. 021 876 2632. Visitors welcome.


18 | October 2018

Smalls

Smalls R30. Text only, maximum of 30 words Leave, with payment, at Franschhoek Pharmacy before 15th of preceding month

STUFF WANTED: All manner of clothing and

DOMESTIC WORK: My name is Sylvia

looking for work as an electrician, plumber

household items needed for our ‘First Friday of

Tasana, I’m 41 years old and I live in Groendal.

or a driver with Code 10 please contact me

The Month’ jumble sales. Please help us to

I’m looking for a job as a domestic worker.

on 061 805 4985/065 637 9054

help the animals of the valley. Please drop of

Please call me on 073 546 8822

at the clinic in La Provence Street, Groendal, or phone for us to collect. 021 876 4808 ASSISTANCE OFFERED: I am a caring,

HOUSE WANTED FOR END OCTOBER SERVICE

on a farm. Long let. 4/5 bedrooms, 2

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bathrooms. Pet friendly with enclosed yard

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for dogs. Extra flatlet on the premises for

PROFESSIONAL

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couple in their 50s would be bonus, but

friendly older woman who can assist you in your house, shop or office. I can run errands

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND SHORT

not a pre-requisite. Franschhoek preferable

or drive you around. Available afternoons,

TERM LETTING service and hosting. Frans

but Villiersdorp a possibility. Reejuani@

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RE-THINKING YOUR GARDEN? For Garden Consulting call Susan at 072 932 5393

DOMESTIC WORK: My name is Alice. I’m a Malawian lady looking for a job as a housekeeper/nanny. I am smart and willing

of the problem! Call RiaPools: 072 347 5355 PRODUCE:

to babysit after hours. I’m hardworking and

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great with kids. I have contactable reference.

you like. Call RiaPools for a quote: 072 347 5355

vegetables and fruit in season, chicken, eggs,

Please contact me on 062 031 5917

FRESH,

ORGANIC

FARM

cheese, honey, etc. Lists of available produce SITTER/HOUSESITTER/

received on Monday, orders placed on

GARAGE WANTED: I am looking for a secure

CARETAKER. I am a responsible, mature

Tuesday for Wednesday delivery. A number

garage for medium term rental, to garage

woman who adores animals. I can also

of Franschhoekers are already receiving

a classic car. Ideally, close to Franschhoek

supervise

pool/garden

weekly deliveries. To be added to the list

centre. Please call Paul 066 279 4227

maintenance, car care etc. You can trust

contact Sue Norman on 083 321 3442 or

me with your precious pets and belongings.

suesgardens@telkomsa.net.

PET

domestic

staff,

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I offer the best loving care

Let us advise & quote for you! Call RiaPools:

Contact. Lynn 084 259 6973

as a housekeeper or baby minder or baby sitter. Please call me on 071 970 1602

072 347 5355 POOL PUMP PROBLEMS?

necessary to your four-legged friends. Also available for day sits. References on request.

JOB WANTED: My name is Happy Longwe, I am a 26 year old Malawian looking for ajob

Franschhoek only. Contact Sue 083 270 9555.

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Noise? We

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of patience and is the crystallization of the skill. The answer of the mind is in the stillness. Libra, 23 September – 22 October: In the month of

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Libra, the Sun is in its weakest sign and presents itself in

ROBERT RITTEL

the changeful, unreliable and opportunistic character of Librans. This psychological reason comes from a persona

Aries, 21 March – 19 April: Mars was retrograding in

that is willing to do anything to fit in with a group or his

Aquarius and is still causing some harsh and impatient

circumstance. He wants to merge into that situation, but

actions. It is in those subconscious acts where the

should not try to lead it.

immensities of the collective life play the part of concrete

Scorpio, 23 October – 21 November: Sex is considered

solution. The potency of formative power is the pulsing

in many temples of antiquity as cosmic consciousness

of live for good or bad and it is in that hand of revelation

and there is the saying that nobody is an atheist in that

where destiny is released.

intimate moment. In the deeper sense one can say that

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Taurus, 20 April – 20 May: Venus is in Scorpio and likes

the progeny-building force is a liberation from the limited

to play the role of the temptress. Taurus presents an

self to reach an ecstasy in which the individual becomes more than himself.

and hard work; with emotions and desires it is a similar

Sagittarius, 22 November – 21 December: The mentality

focus to create confidence in moments when everything

here is that of an idealist; being coherent and cohesive

says yes, but you have to say no.

with stubborn and unyielding qualities. Everything is

Gemini, 21 May – 20 June: Mercury, the lord of this

a schedule or operation of the law. The problem here is

constellation, is in Libra, which is another air sign and has

there’s no surrender, no boundaries, and no true ethical

the ability to create glass castles in all their splendour. The

values – all is for the illusion of strength. The heart of a

intellectual securities of acceptance and proof of facts are

leader is the intellect of inspiration.

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at the root of psychological complexities which become

Capricorn, 22 December – 19 January: The mysteries

more and more of a problem in our society, whereas the

dwell within the unconscious depths of the noble attitude

truth is so simple.

of Capricorn. In the despair of introverted qualities and

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Cancer, 21 June – 22 July: The water sign has the ability

frustration they seek appreciation in social activities.

to establish irrational, emotional and devotional forces

Holding a mask of their ambitions is of great concern,

with overwhelming strength. It’s like the water issues we’re

then the fear of social acceptance lets them even dissolve

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15 new non-invasive procedures advanced 8 10Barbarians entertaining verythe study of

17 Allocated month: care reduced, Bevan,byour revolutionary 5 deadlines

feetFrench (8) lady after game (8) 16 American stops Ismall community rejecting very bad 10 Right now fib about blood treatment (3-5) group, for good reason (13) 18 Sat Attempt to raisetwirling spirits of Irishman with case of 14 at home surgical champagne (6) instrument (9) 19 One the other in Accident & Emergency (6) 15 10 behind new non-invasive procedures 21 Local London football team of feet (8) advanced the study spurned by Poles (5) 16 American stops small community rejecting very bad treatment (3-5) 18 Attempt to raise spirits of Irishman with case of champagne (6) Franschhoek High School 021 876 2079 19 One behind the other in Accident Groendal Primary School 021 876 2448 & Emergency (6) Groendal Secondary School 021 876 2211 21 Local London Wes-Eind Primary School football team 021 876 2360 Dalubuhle Primary School 021 876 3957 spurned by Poles (5)

trashed (12) reformer? (5)

20 north European countrychap losingwith monarch (9) 12Pain Beofrude about ’Arry, 22 Theatre cancelling scalpel (9) 50% of surgical procedures (5)

23 wife describing in MRI machines? (7) 13Current Rebellious 1 5 9time donning uniforms 24 “Skint!”, one dental nurse said monotonously with singular irritability (12) (7) 25 extremely hypodermic? 17Require Allocated bylarge month: care (6)

26 Available drug seized by frantic matrons (2,6) reduced, deadlines trashed (12)

20 Pain of north European country losing monarch (9) 22 Theatre cancelling 50% of surgical procedures (5) 23 Current wife describing time in ACCOUNTANTS MRI machines? (7) Tax Shop 021 876 2676 24 “Skint!”, one dental nurse said ATTORNEYS Susan Charlesworth monotonously (7)021 876 2592/072 402 9469 Snipelisky & Killian 083 250 0943/021 876 2084 25 Require extremely large BURGLAR ALARMS hypodermic? (6) Pepler Alarms 021 876 3308 26& Available CLUBS ASSOCIATIONSdrug seized by frantic Boland Bridge Club 021 876 3031 matrons (2,6)

resources will have consequences.

Solution of Sudoku #4739

Pisces, 19 February - 20 March: The oceans of the

earth are considered as the eternal feminine; containing The common

all potential for renewal. The realm of psychic rapture, a

ground for Virgo comes with a question mark. The

necessary mist of recycling, a medium ship for needed

hunger of the mind can see the fish jumping, but it

passivity, crossing the unknown shores of the sea. The

does not know how to fish. The steady and craftful

monks retreat into isolation and trials of courage to turn

hand of an experienced person comes with the purity

the world towards spiritual bliss.

STORAGE

Franschhoek Storage

021 876 2174

TOURIST INFORMATION & SERVICES Info Office

021 876 3603

078 278 4843

Winelands Experience

021 876 4042

Down 021 874 1906 Lions 1 Regularly sneers at poor old 021 876 3775 Stellenbosch Masonic Lodge (Chris) 072 211 9991 counsellor (6)

021 876 3460

Huguenot Memorial Museum

021 876 2532

082 773 9217

Franschhoek Animal Clinic (plus surgery)

Franschhoek Probus Club

021 876 3179

Emergencies/Weekends

Franschhoek Tennis Club Franschhoek Trust & RPA Grt. Drak Games Club

Franschhoek Rotary Club ELECTRICAL

Franschhoek Electric Rensburg Electrical EXCAVATIONS

Andrew Schmidt

Burger Excavations HEALTH & BEAUTY

TRANSPORT GOODS Gerald Fourie

021 876 2940/082 821 5234

VETERINARY 021 876 2504

021 863 3187 or 082 8089 100

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

082 823 7119/021 876 3640

Stellenbosch Fire Dept. (Buildings on fire)

021 876 2120/083 309 2923

Cape Winelands Distr.Muni. (Bush & veld fires)

021 876 4431/082 972 5755 072 3408518

Franschhoek Pharmacy

021 876 2261

Franschhoek Health Club

021 876 3310

Police Eskom

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HOUSE & GARDEN

021 808 8888 021 887 4446 021 886 9244 10111/021 876 8061 086 003 7566

Omnipage Farm Watch

021 852 3318

Plaaswag

021 876 2346

N1, N2 & R300 Emergency number:

021 946 1646

DENTISTS

Clock Repairs

028 840 1716

Dr Schalk du Plessis

021 876 3070

Lighting & Accessories

021 876 3640

Dr Rob Hammer

021 876 2634

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PHYSIOTHERAPY Claire Horn PLUMBERS

Franschhoek Plumbing PUBLIC SERVICES Hospice Library Post Office

Welfare (ACVV) SPCA SCHOOLS

Bridge House School

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Marelise Bester

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OPTOMETRIST

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PostNet

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Franschhoek Photolab

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INTERNET ACCESS

021 876 2612/072 347 5355

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Ria Pools (Franschhoek)

DOCTORS Dr Karin Eksteen

021 876 4622

021 876 3921

Dr Shelley Hellig

021 876 3025

Dr Alexander Heywood

021 876 2474

Dr Hannes Van der Merwe

021 876 2304

Dr Nicolas Els

021 876 2561

021 872 3530

021 876 4234/082 582 1029 021 876 3759

021 871 1063

AUDIOLOGIST Audiologist Tracy-Ann Morris

084 264 0000

EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE Medicare EMR

074 363 7744/021 876 4316

MUNICIPALITY

021 876 3085

(Ward 1) Councillor Frazenburg (DA)

021 808 8490

021 808 8406

(Ward 2) Councillor Petersen (DA)

082 404 5055 074 686 2364

021 876 2342

(Ward 3) Councillor Manuel (DA)

021 876 2670

(Ward 4) Councillor Johnson (DA)

021 808 8019

021 876 4808

Municipality (Office Hours)

021 808 8700

021 874 8100

Municipality (afternoon only)

021 808 8890

Municipality 24hr Service

021 808 8700

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integrity in relationships and intemperate ethic values.

of a picture in a story.

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sense; to set realms are the interpretation of individual

much one is able to read music or create an interpretation

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the individuality. The substantial energy of the axis of

not like in Cancer which is feelings. To feel is an organic

impression is a realm which needs to be understood as

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Useful Numbers Sudoku #4739

until mid-November and creates a power struggle of

Leo, 23 July – 22 August: Leo is the realm of emotions,

u.com creativity and is an expression of art in all forms. That

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can consider it as a discharge of life’s responsibilities.

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neglecting the sick inherit our(7)greatest public asset

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crisis, but at times it causes havoc and even danger. One

to religious ego cultivation.

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Homeowners can empower Mind your pets when moving or selling house their staff by teaching them about safety Pet ownership is one of the fastest growing

household trends and owners often forget about also

making provision for their fur-kids when moving house or settling into their new home.

Home security is about more than safeguarding your

The keeping of pets is regulated by municipal by-laws.

family and your property; it includes the safety of your Solution No. 27,552

Most areas are dog and cat friendly, but other pets such

domestic staff who are often home alone for hours at a

as horses may only be kept in areas zoned appropriately.

S time T while L Athe family P A is atAwork I and at school. PERSECUTE F I RST E IA private F Rsecurity R company F C Shas urged homeowners A MtoP make U T E sure E anyone S M E Twho A N works A on their property K knows L V O C D L the basic principles of personal safety, so that O V E R D OWN A T H E E L withE how to act F they T are familiar I G in an emergency. T A SDomestic T I E Rworkers, U Fidelity END S E R ADT’s district manager says H (CapeGTown North) A I E play an integral E N D I N T E A R S Verena O N C Hulme, E D part E inOanyXhome P securityG system K and it is critical that E Nthey D E are M Iempowered C L A Wand S Uequipped I T to look after their V U I I U O L O I Nown C Asafety, N TasI well G E as R the B Asafety L M of anyone else on the L property E Y such E asS children K RtheyEmay be looking after.

Seeff gives a few guidelines to ensure your home is petfriendly and your pets are not a nuisance to neighbours:

that you should share safety tips with your friends and loved ones, you should also share it with anyone that works on your property,” says Hulme. She urges domestic workers to ask themselves: What would you do if someone tried to break into the house • Don’t let you phone be a distraction. Pay attention to your surroundings

Hulme says homeowners should consider enrolling

• Never allow anyone onto the property or indoors

any employees who may be working for them for an

unless they have an appointment or if they have a

extended period of time, in local crime-prevention

legitimate reason to be there, and your employer

forums which take place in many neighbourhoods

confirmed it for you. If you have any doubt about

every month. These are often arranged by the SAPS

someone trying to gain entry, call your employer or

or community members and teach valuable crime-

call the police. Don’t fall for impersonators

Hulme believes there are six points to remember: • Be careful of having unguarded conversations about your employer or the property you are working at. You never know who might be listening • Be observant and speak up if you see something suspicious anywhere in the suburb • Use the camera on your cell-phone. If you see something or someone that appears to be out of place, take a photo

pets last so that they can pick up on the old home

sized breeds are usually fine for small yards and complexes,

smells in the new house.

• Exchange cell phone numbers with other domestic workers at properties adjacent or opposite so that you can alert each other of suspicious people or vehicles Talk about security and safety issues with your domestic worker and/or gardener. Teach your domestic worker how to arm and disarm the alarm; ideally they should have their own password and code www.adt.co.za Text: Editorial Desk | Image:

Buy in a pet-friendly complex and neighbourhood – if you are a

Responsible pet ownership – it is important to ensure

pet-lover, then ensure that you buy or rent in a pet-friendly

that your pets are micro-chipped in case they get

neighbourhood. A concrete jungle is for example not

out of your property. Spaying your animals is another

conducive to owning a dog, rather opt for a neighbourhood

important aspect and also assists in preventing

with more greenery and facilities suitable to dogs. Pet friendly finishes and furnishings – think of your finishes

Noisy dogs, straying cats – these are some of the biggest

and furnishings if you intend being a pet owner. Dogs

bones to pick amongst neighbours, especially in

run around and so, hard-wearing floors such as tiles are

sectional schemes. If you are moving from a full title

probably better than carpets in the main areas. Stay

house and have a dog which is used to more yard

clear of white couches and train your pets on how to

space, moving to a complex with a tiny yard might be

behave in the home.

problem for your pet.

that you are working at? Do you know where the panic

prevention and safety tips.

need to be kept in a secure area. It’s best to move our

where these dogs can be exercised. Small and medium

roaming in some instances.

who they are and where they work. In the same way

with your employer as soon as possible.

used to the smells. Dogs are also territorial and would

but a bigger dog will definitely need a bigger yard.

“Everyone wants and deserves to be safe, no matter

buttons are, and how to call for help? If not, discuss it

Size of the dog – it is important to remember that bigger dog breeds require big yards on top of having access to areas

Odours and allergies – invest in a good pet vacuum

Check the complex rules – even pet-friendly complexes

and ensure all hairs and other debris is vacuumed

still have rules of conduct. Be sure to check these

thoroughly on a regular basis. Air out the property daily

in addition to obtaining permission for your pet/s.

to ensure that it is free from pet odours. Water and food

Remember, the complex would be quite entitled to

bowls and litter boxes should also be cleaned daily.

force you to get rid of your pets if they are a nuisance to neighbours.

Pet-friendly gardens – be mindful that there are some plants which are toxic to animals including some of

Pet friendly house rules – there are many innovations for

the most common houseplants such as Mistletoe,

pet owners such pet doors to allow them easy access

Philodendron and Poinsettia. Be mindful too of flowers

into and out of the home. Other innovations include

which attract a lot of bees. Rather keep your garden as

built-in feeding bowls and water systems, odourless

pet-friendly as possible.

cat litter and so on. You even create a special wash area with a shower hose.

Show houses and pets – when you put your house on the market, remember to clean and air it out. Not all buyers

Sitters and groomers – if you are going away, you no

are pet lovers and poor pet conditions, cat hairs and pet

longer need to take your pets to a kennel, but can get a

odours can be very off-putting. It is also best to take your

pet sitter to stay in your home and look after your pets.

pets with you on the show-days to enable your agent to

Mobile groomers are another marvel of modern living

show your property in its best possible condition.

and spare you a rather stressful trip to the groomers. Moving tips – cats are much harder to acclimatise and should be kept indoors for a period until they become

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Franschhoek / R3.95 million

Franschhoek / R1.8 million

Bedrooms 2 / Bathrooms 2 / Garages 1 Stunning modern townhouse in an exclusive security complex. Enjoy the comforts of a home with excellent finishes, a gas fireplace, under floor heating and air conditioning. Cook with ease in a modern kitchen with granite tops. Bring a touch of nature to your living space with folding glass doors opening onto the undercover patio and pool.

Approx 440m ² Secure your spectacular view with this plot positioned where no other homes can be built in front of it. Offering excellent estate security, unsurpassed views and a sought-after opportunity to design and build your dream home, a unique opportunity not to be missed. Shelly Schoeman 083 301 8833

Shelly Schoeman 083 301 8833


26 | October 2018

Local expertise, national presence and international audience

FRANSCHHOEK

R 4 250 000

THREE BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE Double storey townhouse in the heart of Franschhoek, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, open plan living/dining room, kitchen, compact garden with pool, single garage Tom Clode 079 955 3114 Terry-Lee George 082 650 9194

FRANSCHHOEK

R19 950 000

IN A CLASS OF ITS OWN FRANSCHE HOEK ESTATE On sole mandate. A truly distinctive home, with no expense spared in both the build quality and the finishes, characterised by generous living areas both inside and out with a focus on year-round comfort whether you are fireside, poolside or just relaxing on the deep covered terrace. Includes: entrance hall; double-volume lounge/dining room; separate winter lounge; breakfast room; open-plan solid timber kitchen; large covered terrace; library; four ensuite bedrooms; upstairs TV lounge, double garage, north-facing landscaped gardens with pool and private bore-hole. Tom Clode 079 955 3114 | Terry-Lee George 082 650 9194 WEB: 936596

FRANSCHHOEK

R6 950 000

THREE BEDROOM FRANSCHE HOEK ESTATE On sole mandate. Stunning classic, contemporary home set amongst vineyards. Large open plan living areas and three bedrooms en-suite. Tom Clode 079 955 3114 Terry-Lee George 082 650 9194

FRANSCHHOEK

R15 950 000

4 BEDROOM HOUSE LA FERME CHANTELLE Beautiful contemporary four bedroom home in a prime position amongst the vines with north-facing views. The open-plan kitchen, dining and lounge are overlooked by an upstairs mezzanine study with private patio.The spacious double-volume living area leads seamlessly onto a deep, fully enclosed verandah with inside/outside lounge and patio dining.The generous main bedroom suite with dressing room and spa-style bathroom leads out to a private patio with outside shower. Two further bedrooms share a large bathroom. Also includes separate guest-suite, gym, laundry, scullery and three garages Tom Clode 079 955 3114 | Terry-Lee George 082 650 9194 WEB: 936600

Head Office Franschhoek Office 29 Autumn Rivonia, 7690 23 Huguenot Street,Street, Franschhoek, JHB,876 21913322 +27 (0)21 +27 (0)11 234 6545 franschhoek@fineandcountry.com support.sa@fineandcountry.com

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FRANSCHHOEK

WEB:936557

R11 495 000

5 BEDROOM HOUSE DOMAINE DES ANGES On sole mandate. Large 5 bedroom home combining the best of estate and village living. Spacious open plan living/dining room, covered verandah overlooking pool, gardens and vineyards with stunning views. Tom Clode 079 955 3114 Terry-Lee George 082 650 9194

WEB: 936593

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