Franschhoek Tatler - September 2017

September 2017

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I want my office back

Reuben is besig

Q&A: Marc Stanes

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The DStv Franschhoek Bastille Festival on 15 and 16 July, was Franschhoek’s 24th Bastille Festival. On the Saturday the weather was wet and wintery and although the village stalls were poorly patronised, rain did not stop play at the marquee.

The tricolor was represented in flags and bunting around the village and festival goers donned red, white and blue berets.

Cars filled the streets and guest houses did brisk business. When the weather permitted outdoor activity, the clunk of boules and the smell of pancakes filled the air. 6 189 ticket holders flocked to the Bastille marquee at the Huguenot Monument over the weekend. To the delight of the organisers, not one negative incident was reported at the marquee.

Fashionable stemless wine glasses were given to all attendees as part of their package.

Breakages were minimal, underscoring the wise choice of stemless glasses. Apparently stemmed glasses will however return for the Franschhoek Uncorked festival.

The annual Porcupine Ridge Barrel Rolling Competition, where the employees from various wine estates and industries challenge each other through a course set Barrel rolling champions Marchelle Johnson and Keanu Rhode amongst bales of hay, proved as popular as n action at the DSTV Franschhoek Bastille Festival. ever. Marchelle Johnson and Keanu Rhode from the Boekenhoutskloof Winery and Michelin, from the Franschhoek Wine Valley tourism office shared the premium French tyre company. the R3 000 first prize, with the runners up from La Bri As Reinher Behrens, CEO of Franschhoek Estate in Franschhoek sharing R2 000.

Wine Valley said, “The DStv Franschhoek Bastille There was also a donation to the charity beneficiary Festival is all about involving our local businesses of the barrel rolling competition, The Franschhoek and community, to showcase the best of what Lions Club, in the amount of R5 000. The prizes were Franschhoek has to offer.” generously donated by the Porcupine Ridge brand

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Provincial and local traffic police (Stellenbosch and Drakenstein Municipality) presented a show of force in dealing with the situation. The Tatler understands that a number of fines were issued and vehicles impounded. However, no arrests were made.

Franschhoek SAPS station commander, Captain Davids, said to the Tatler that jurisdiction in taxi matters lays with traffic police, but that the SAPS monitored the situation to ensure the safety of the general public. *** On an unrelated law enforcement note, rumours have once again started circulating in the village that Leeu Collection has bought the Franschhoek police station.

Upon enquiry Leeu Collection has categorically denied that this is the case, or that any such plans exist. The rumours appear to have their origin in an April fools story that the Tatler published in 2016.

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Mid-August saw taxi trouble rearing its ugly head in Franschhoek. The immediate cause of the problems was taxi operators from Mbekweni (Paarl) trying to muscle their way into Franschhoek by plying routes that they do not have permits for.

This, understandably, put them in conflict with licensed Franschhoek taxi operators.

The conflict between the taxi operators at times closed the main road / R45 at the BP garage and also at the Simondium Agrimark. A traffic police vehicle also left the road at Simondium – reportedly during a chase after a taxi.

Reports reached the Tatler that taxi commuters were being forced into the unlicensed taxis, made to pay fares and then dropped off / forced out at places other than their destinations, forcing commuters to have to pay yet another taxi to take them home or to where they needed to go.

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Mandela Day roundup

Bradley bo in plaaswerkerkompetisie

Blankets for the elderly

Karen Zoid, Ryk Neethling, Zelda la Grange, Siya Kolisi, Eben Etzebeth, Frans Malherbe, Siv Ngesi en Scarra Ntubeni hand out over a hundred blankets to residents of the Rusthof Old Age Home in Paarl, for Mandela Day 2017.

For Mandela Day 2017, The Val de Vie Foundation teamed up with Zelda la Grange and handed out over a hundred blankets at the Rusthof Old Age Home in Paarl. Zelda was joined by sport heroes Siya Kolisi, Eben Etzebeth, Ryk Neethling, Frans Malherbe, Siv Ngesi and Scarra Ntubeni. Karen Zoid and her son Ben (10), serenaded the residents of Rusthof Old Age Home, some over 100 years of age, while coffee, tea and cake was served. Paarl mayor, Conrad Poole, assisted in handing out warm blankets and socks to the elderly.

DGB promotes staff wellness

contributed to the initiative.

Mooiwater Park As part of Stellenbosch Municipality’s Mandela Day celebrations a new park was opened in Mooiwater on 21 July 2017. The park on the banks of the Stiebeuel River features paths, areas for relaxation, large trees and an outdoor gym.

In his address to the gathered crowd Cllr Nyaniso Jindela, deputy-mayor of Stellenbosch Municipality, referred to the fact that as living spaces become smaller and more crowded public open spaces such as parks are becoming our new living spaces and backyards. He urged the community to take responsibility for the park and make sure it stays in good condition. A park attendant watches over the park during the day and a security guard at night.

Bradley Ewerts, ‘n tegniese operateur van Haut Espoir wynplaas, is op 8 Augustus as die Franschhoekse wenner van die Wes-Kaapse Prestige Agri kompetisie aangewys. Die toekenning is tydens ‘n geleentheid by Boschendal aan hom oorhandig.

Bradley sê dat om die kompetisie te wen was ‘n groot eer omdat die kompetisie baie straf was. Hy sê verder: “Hierdie kompetisie het my in staat gestel om my volle potensiaal te bereik en my te motiveer om in elke taak of uitdaging wat voorlê net my beste te gee.”

Die wenners van die onderskeie streekskompetisies ding later vanjaar teen mekaar mee om die provinsiale titel. Hierdie kompetisie is ‘n vennootskap tussen die Wes-Kaapse Departement van Landbou en Shoprite.

Groendal gets a new library

67 Blankets for Mandela

DGB promoted wellness on Mandela Day

DGB used Mandela Day to improve the health and wellness of the staff at their Boschendal Cellar, Franschhoek Cellar and Wellington Production Headquarters. They did this by placing an elliptical machine and exercise bike at each of the sites. Staff were challenged to do 67 minute non-stop relays on these machines, while others did their part by doing lunges or sit-ups or running lines. DGB hopes to make this an annual event and to incorporate a charity fundraising component in it as well.

Trauma centre visit

Museum staff delivered ‘Care Bear’ boxes to the SAPS trauma centre.

The Huguenot Memorial Museum celebrated Mandela Day by visiting the SAPS Trauma Centre, Hospice and ACVV – all organizations that provide shelter and a safe environment to abused women and children. The heritage and tourism Extended Public Works Programme workers made “Care Bear” boxes that were handed to these organisations.

The museum annually ‘adopts’ a less fortunate child from a local school. This year the museum provided stationary and toiletries to Sibusiso Zukwana at Dalubuhle Primary School. All the museum staff

Construction on the new Groendal Library is expected to be completed by mid-2018.

Langrug residents lined up for something to keep them warm.

Aliki Brunt recently became an Ambassador for the Paarl - Franschhoek - Wellington area for “67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day”. The initiative traces its origins to 2013 when challenged by Nelson Mandela’s assistant, Zelda la Grange, to create 67 blankets for charity (one for every year of his public service), Carolyn Steyn accepted. She created a Facebook page, co-opted friends and whoever else she could, got crocheting and completed Zelda’s challenge at a gallop, astonishing herself in the process.

On Saturday, 29 July, 67 Blankets – as the resulting organisation came to be known – handed out over 400 scarves and close to 100 beanies knitted by the Paarl, Franschhoek, Wellington, Seapoint and Southern Suburb Knitwits to the residents of the Langrug informal settlement.

Carolyn’s victory has since morphed into a crusade, which is increasingly being recognized world-wide. 67 Blankets has captured thousands of imaginations by being a manageable opportunity for individuals to meaningfully assist less-privileged members of their communities.

Along the way it has gathered a number of awards (including three Guinness World Records and a number of personal awards for Carolyn) and served as a beacon to keep alive the legacy of one of history’s greatest sons, Nelson Mandela.

Groendal residents have had to make do with their, admittedly, fully-equipped container library for the past decade. The container library was donated to the community in 2007 by Exclusive Books Reading Trust. Now they can look forward to the opening of a fully-fledged library of their very own.

The container library started off as a children’s library with approximately 3000 books with a total value of R80 000. Soon after its opening the need for an adult library became evident. The services were thus extended to include reading material for adults as well.

The usage of this service has increased and the variety of services offered by the library can no longer be accommodated in the confines of a container library.

Stellenbosch Municipality realised the growing needs of the community and made a presentation to the

Provincial Library Service. A grant of R7 million was subsequently secured to build a new library for Groendal.

The new library site is in close proximity to the existing container library and will replace it. The contractors are currently on site and construction is continuing apace.

The estimated date for completion is mid-2018.

The library will include a computer room, library activities room, adult and children’s lending library as well as an area with resources for early childhood development. “Libraries are extremely important community establishments. They provide access to knowledge and opportunity. As Mayor, I want to encourage all our residents to use these services and care for the library. It has the ability to open doors to the rest of your life,” said Mayor Gesie van Deventer about the new library.

Cave2Coast runners battle through Franschhoek

In support of school girls

a fundraiser in the form of a beauty pageant Franschhoek High School Grade 10 which she calls “The Face of Sanitizeher” in learner Aloisia Ndamane, 16, has set out to the Franschhoek Town Hall. This pageant reduce some of the health challenges faced is open to all girls between the ages of 15 by young school girls in the valley. In March and 21. It is sure to be an exciting evening, this year Aloisia launched her own nonwith entertainment by local DJ Lynx and a profit, community-based organisation called dance group. The panel of judges include Dr ‘Sanitizeher’ that aims to raise funds to provide Jeremy Davids, Enigma von Hamburg, Miss sanitary towels to school girls in need for a year.

Stellenbosch 2017, Miss Drag SA 2017 and Aloisia came to a realization that some school Miss Teen Cape Town. Prizes for the winners girls missed school for a few days every single have been generously donated by Salon la month because they do not have adequate Aloisia Ndamane Belle, Franschhoek Pharmacy, Franschhoek access to sanitary products. As women’s health Hair and Beauty and The Youth Forum. The pageant is a very personal and private issue, Aloisia says that it is not takes place on 1 September. a topic often discussed by school girls. Consequently, she ‘Sanitizeher’ is aiming to have a fundraising project has decided that she wants to supply all of Franschhoek every year. Aloisia is the right girl to drive this project - her schools with sanitary towels to give to any girl who needs impressive titles include ‘Miss Franschhoek 2016’ and ‘Miss them during school hours, or to take home. These will be Role Model 2017’. She hopes that ‘Sanitizeher’ will ensure supplied to the students by the Life Orientation teachers. that Franschhoek school girls no longer need to miss days The girls will be able to speak to the teachers privately and at school due natural circumstances beyond their control. discreetly and receive the assistance they need.

Aloisia can be contacted at sanitizeher@gmail.com However, in order to make this project a sustainable reality, funds need to be raised accordingly. Aloisia planned Emma Gordon

The Cave2Coast runners with Cllr Aldridge Frazenburg shortly after their arrival in Franschhoek.

In the July/August Tatler we reported that a group of runners from Fish Hoek High School would be passing through Franschhoek on Sunday, 23 July, during a 5-day, 500km relay race that forms part of a fundraising drive for sporting facilities at their school.

The group of 11 runners and their support team arrived at the Huguenot Monument as dusk set in.

They were greeted by the local ward councillor, Aldridge Frazenberg, who congratulated them on what they had already achieved and wished them luck for the remainder of their race.

Race coordinator, Steve Mitchell, says “It was not an easy challenge. There were many sore legs,

niggling injuries and lack of sleep, but also continually supporting team mates. This is a really special group of kids who would not quit, even after I gave them that option to do so. It was day 4 at lunch time, and 5 out the 11 were struggling. When I asked them if we reached the end of our challenge they all said: ‘No sir, we are doing this. Even if I have to walk my 10km, but we are doing this.’ And they did, and I am so very proud of them.”

They completed their journey and ran onto the fields of their school to cheers from the entire school.

The race was sponsored by Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty (False Bay and Noordhoek).

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“I want my office back”, says mayor

Stellenbosch mayor, Adv. Gesie van Deventer, now has an office in Franschhoek. The Mayor spends the first Friday of every month in Franschhoek.

Upon taking office in August 2016, Mayor van Deventer realised that taking frequent meetings in the boardroom of the municipal buildings is not ideal.

She needed an office space where she can work and receive appointments in a professional environment.

It has been seventeen years since Franschhoek last had a mayoral office. The last Franschhoek mayor, Dr Norman Kahlberg, vacated the office in 2000 when Franschhoek Municipality was incorporated into neighbouring Stellenbosch Municipality. Since then a variety of officials of both Stellenbosch Municipality and Cape Winelands District Municipality have been using the office. After some sprucing up, the tastefully decorated office is now once again fit for a mayor.

Mayor Van Deventer says that having an office here is very important to her. “I needed a professional space where I can work and engage with the community.

When I took office I became aware that residents of Franschhoek felt left out and not part of the greater Stellenbosch. In the interest of being accessible to all,

Mayor Gesie van Deventer now has an office in Franschhoek. In the photo above she is pictured with her PA Carmen Saville (standing) while in conversation with a visitor.

and to demonstrate to the residents how important they are to the Municipality, I reopened the Mayoral Office in Franschhoek, so that I can actively engage with the community and address concerns they might raise.”

CWDM stationery drive

Cllr Rosette du Toit (Back row, left) with a group of Groendal Secondary School learners displaying their stationery packs.

up to their final Grade 12 exams and handed over stationery packs which included: a ruler, pencil, pen, sharpener, eraser as well as a PVC file to the appreciative Grade 12 learners.

CWDM understands the challenges faced by rural schools within the district and with this initiative hopes to boost the performance of the learners and motivate them to use education as a tool to unlock the door to their future.

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On Tuesday, 25 July 2017, Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM) launched their stationery drive for rural schools within the district.

The drive ran until 3 August 2017.

According to Executive Mayor, Alderman (Dr) Helena von Schlicht, “This stationary drive was aimed in particular at the Grade 12 learners in the rural schools. We wanted to send a clear message to Grade 12 learners that they are supported, that there are existing structures that are ready to assist them in making their dreams come true, and in finding their own careers. It is paramount that the youth experience their own value to this region and also to South Africa” CWDM councillors Cllr Rosette Du Toit, Chief Whip Cllr Linda Landu, Deputy Executive Mayor Cllr Dirk Swart, Cllr Kobus van Zyl and Cllr Palesa Ramokhabi visited five schools – Groendal Secondary School, Weltevrede Secondary School, Skurweberg Secondary School, Ashton Public Combined and De Kruine Secondary School. The councillors took this opportunity to encourage the learners to work hard in the next few months leading

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Mustard-crusted, slow-braised Karoo Lamb Shanks (serves 4)

This wine is a blend of Syrah (79%), Grenache Noir (11%), Cabernet Sauvignon (6%), Cinsault (3%) and Viognier (1%). Dark brooding fruit and intense white pepper aromas follow onto a structured, opulent palate with notes of cardamom, cumin, cloves and black pepper. The midpalate is rich and balanced with integrated acidity, cocoa powdery tannins and a definite cedarwood character derived from French oak.

Ingredients 4 x 400g karoo lamb shanks 2 large onions 5 sticks celery, including leaves 4 large carrots 2 leeks, washed well and chopped 500ml red wine 1 l lamb stock 2 bay leaves 25g fresh rosemary salt and pepper

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Method Season the lamb shanks and brown in a hot pan, set aside. Wash and then roughly chop the vegetables.

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A blend of Merlot, Sauvignon blanc and Chenin blanc. The Merlot was harvested separately specifically for the making of the rosé. The Sauvignon blanc and Chenin blanc were blended in just before bottling.

An elegant, fruit-driven, refreshing wine. Aromas and flavours of berry fruits, with a lingering dry finish.

Cellar Price: R70 per bottle

Ingredients: 600g deboned chicken breast (sliced), 100g carrots, 800g baby marrows, 50g green pepper, 50g onion, 50 mushrooms, 900l cream, 20g chicken stock, 5g paprika, 40g butter, 20g cheddar, salt to taste, olive oil.

(All vegetables sliced)

bay leaves. Place shanks onto the vegetables and cover with the red wine and stock. Cover with a lid or tinfoil and place in a preheated oven at 130c for +- 3hours Shanks are cooked when the meat is tender to the touch. Reduce the braising juices until slightly thickened and then strain for a rich gravy. Whisk in a few cubes of butter to give the sauce a silky finish.

For the crust topping: Use day old breadcrumbs and combine with melted butter, mustard seeds, black pepper and freshly chopped parsley. Serve the shanks on buttery mashed potatoes and garnish with roasted baby onion, tomatoes and baby carrots.

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Cellar Chat

Mark Tanner Bacchus is the Roman God of agriculture, wine and fertility. Dyonisus is the Greek God of the grape harvest, wine making and wine. St Vincent is the patron saint of winemakers. On 3 June this year these three ‘forces’ somehow, either singularly or collectively, managed to smile on me while in London.

I had been invited to the ‘67’ Club in Pall Mall. From the outside there is no plaque, simply the number ‘67’. It is enough. It is a wine member’s club on a serious level.

Here is exclusivity in the truest sense. I had arranged to meet Andrew Sleath, a founder member, there at 11h00. As it was not yet open we strolled to the Royal Automobile Club almost next door for a glass of late breakfast and a chat. Besides, it is always a pleasure to be addressed as ‘Sir’ by someone wearing a top hat.

The ‘67’ is not just a wine bar, but where one may explore wines of the world – by the glass if you like. A wonderful place for wine lovers to retreat, learn and dine in classical club surroundings. They allow corkage and will even cellar your private stock.

An upstairs library provides not only a mine of viticultural references but also general reading as well.

Surely a service ‘sans pareil’. I have no idea how many bottles were displayed in the glass cabinets, only that I could recognise labels that I never expected to see in my lifetime.

In the July Tatler I mentioned that my favourite wine came from the Luberon region of France and that in order to enjoy it I would have to fly there. Here I was able to ask for a tasting of not one but two wines from that region in order to re-live a 30-year-old experience.

First was a Coudoulet de Beaucastel Cote du Rhone 2001 and the second was a Chène Blue Abelard 2010.

Both cost around £6 each (R120) for a substantial measure. In order to emphasise their claim, it was suggested that I try a glass of 1947 Chateaux Margaux.

Without my cheque book I politely declined.

Andrew has given a great deal of thought to the pitfalls of wine education. He has developed a website to help newcomers explore the delights and mysteries of wine. This is a work in progress and will in time cover the needs of the international wine world on answering a myriad of questions, including ways and means of studying your favourite vineyards on a personal level. Andrew has visited this country and looks forward to bringing his website to bear on local vinophiles. His club offers a superior service

The ‘67’ Club in Pall Mall

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La Motte vinoteque tasting

The age of a bottle of wine can be quite important.

And just as with people, wines can be quite sensitive about the issue. Not all wines get better with age, some prefer to be enjoyed while young and fresh, others urge you to let them mellow for a short while and for a number of wines, it would be a waste not to allow them plenty of resting time before opening them for a special occasion. If you get it wrong, you might be disappointed.

But it is not an easy or exact science and it goes much deeper than ageing reds and drinking whites early. Expect the cultivar, vintage conditions, terroir, winemaking methods and storage conditions to all contribute to the way a wine matures. And what is considered being matured for one wine might not be matured for the next. At five years some wines might still be too young to confidently show their character, while some others might be at the top of their game – or even already past it!

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The La Motte vinoteque

not otherwise available for tasting, but they will also be guided towards making better decisions when it comes to purchasing and cellaring special wines.

The La Motte Vinoteque Tasting is a wonderful activity for those who enjoy exploring the complexities of wine and a perfect treat for those who appreciate the finer things in life.

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Cost: R200 per person – maximum of 8 people.

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As I walk through the glass doors of the café on a wintry July morning, droplets pattering on the paved walkway, I feel as though I have strolled into something very, very special. On entering I am greeted by the dark, alluring scent of freshly ground coffee beans, with wisps of vanilla silking through the air. At the counter to my left a barista is bustling, working magic.

Water droplets condense on a carafe with lemon water. The smell of something decadent from the kitchen. In the garden a willow tree blows The industrial style interior of the Big Dog Café listlessly in the wind. But Big Dog café, as opposed to Terbodore (which is inside, it is warm, welcoming and friendly. Michael, the now exclusively used to refer to the roasting aspect owner, is even more so. of the business), is a stage for Michael’s passion for We sit down at a beautifully uncomplicated table. coffee, food and design.

My first questions are why Terbodore and what is Brick, leather, bare concrete and wood adorn the the significance of the dog in the logo? He laughs. interior of the café – a tribute to Michael’s vision of “It’s what people used to call us, back when we creating warmth with industrial materials. A sliding started”, he reminisces, “where the big dogs are”. glass door separates the interior from the garden The memories of humble beginnings are etched – “we wanted as much glass as possible there” he on his face and there is a silent, confident pride. says, for a sense of space and flow. His wish is to “Terbodore is a combination of my mother’s father, make the mystery of coffee accessible to the public grandfather and aunt’s names.” “But it was difficult – not only through selling products (of which the for people to remember – so we decided to honour edible ones are all made on the premises), but to in the Danes and call this the Big Dog café.” future offer lessons. There is also a colourful, bold This is the term affectionately used by locals to new face to the coffee packaging on its way soon. refer to a little family-run coffee roastery on a farm The cafe serves a number of freshly made delights in the KZN Midlands, years ago. What began as a - a first for the brand, which Michael is incredibly nameless labour of love amongst rolling green hills, excited about. punctuated by authenticity, passion, quality of life I am given a tour of the premises, and by the and the antics of three large Great Danes, has grown time I leave, my next visit is already planned. I will into a brand as endearing as it is successful. Having certainly return to throw this dog a bone. first come to Franschhoek in 2011, Terbodore has taken on an irresistibly inviting, fresh approach to Charles Hudson coffee and the way we enjoy it. The newly-opened www. terbodorecoffee.co.za | 021 876 4716

Photo: Charles Hudson

The place where the Big Dogs are

Môreson Family Winery entrenched their position as a top Pinotage producer by bagging a coveted position in the ABSA Top 10 Pinotage competition with their Môreson MKM Pinotage 2015. In addition to the Top 10 wine they also had a second wine in the Top 21.

Rickety Bridge Winery also made the Top 21 with their Rickety Bridge Pinotage 2015.

Môreson winemaker, Clayton Reabow, says: “We were extremely happy to have two wines in the Top 21 line up this year and of course thrilled to see the MKM 2015 in the final Top 10. Personally, I feel that the award acknowledges our settled maturity in red wine production. The wine itself has been a constantly evolving “work in progress” concept since its inception in 2010 with the 2015 vintage delivering exactly what we required from the wine.”

The wine was made from fruit from a few rows of a single 23-year-old vineyard in

Stellenbosch. It was fermented and underwent 100% malolactic fermentation in 800l amphorae. The wine then spent 18 months in 100% new French oak barrels followed by another 24 month’s maturation in the bottle.

Flavours found in the wine include raspberry, cherry, sweet tobacco, nutmeg and vanilla.

Môreson MKM Pinotage is named after Moraka Klaas Maffa, a much-loved member of the farm team who was tragically killed in a car accident in 2011.

The remaining wines in the ABSA Top 10 are: Delheim Pinotage 2012, Diemersfontein Carpe Diem Reserve Pinotage 2015, Flagstone Writer’s Block Single Vineyard Pinotage2015, Kanonkop Pinotage 2012, Lanzerac Pionier Pinotage 2014, Neil Ellis Bottelary Hills Pinotage 2015, Stellenbosch Vineyards Bushvine Pinotage 2015, Wellington La Cave Pinotage 2016 and Windmeul Pinotage Reserve 2015. www.moreson.co.za | 021 876 3055

Grande Provence chef nominated for The Best Chef Awards

Darren Badenhorst, Grande Provence Executive Chef, is one of just four South Africans to be nominated for The Best Chef Awards 2017.

Launched in Poland in 2016, this international social media-driven competition seeks out the world’s top chefs in terms of culinary artistry and visual presentation.

The winning chefs are selected in six categories by 300 voters comprising chefs, food writers and culinary experts across the globe as well as 1,5 million Likes from followers on the competition’s digital platform.

The other South Africans to be included in the Top 300 World Selection of the Best Chef Awards 2017 are Chantel Dartnall of Restaurant Mosaic who is also an ambassador for the awards, Peter Templehoff of the Greenhouse and Michael Deg of Delaire Graff Restaurant.

A perfectionist and master of visual food presentation, Chef Darren literally creates art on a plate with every dish served at The Restaurant at Grande.

Chef Darren lives out his passion exploring more unusual and challenging ingredients, some even foraged by his own hand. Grounded by his strong focus on the visual aspects of food, great depth of flavour and meticulous attention to detail down to the last micro herb, every plate is a revelation for all the senses.

“We like to wow our guests with a diverse experience showcasing some rather exciting and beautifully presented ingredients. Every element needs to reveal itself to all the senses, be it sight, smell or touch,” says Chef Darren.

Votes and Likes for the 100 finalists of The Best Chef Awards 2017 can be cast during the entire

Chef Darren Badenhorst

month of September. The winners will be announced during the finals in Warsaw on 25 October. Follow the Best Chef Awards on Instagram and Facebook and be sure to Like Chef Darren’s profile and visually engaging food imagery. For more information visit www.thebestchefawards.com. restaurant@grandeprovence.co.za | 021 876 8600

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The Sommeliers Selection 2017 Winners Announced

out amongst this year’s winners at the Sommeliers Selection. The competition, now in its third year, has become one the most relevant and exciting competitions on the yearly calendar with its unique approach. Lengthy and passionate discussions took place between the experienced sommeliers on the panel pertaining to the wines’ age worthiness, suitability to food, and the overall value for money.”

In addition to Blackadder the other judges were: Pearl Oliver, Joseph Dafana, Billet Magara, Barry Scholfield, Esmé Groenewald and Spencer Fondaumiere. They were joined by Trainee Judges Melusi Magodhi and Minnie Mthombeni.

When the winners were announced at a special awards ceremony on 27 July the following wines from Franschhoek wineries made the cut: Rickety Bridge Winery Chardonnay 2016 (Elegant & Classy Whites category), Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards Culinaria Chenin Blanc 2016 (Full & Rich Whites category), Boschendal 1685 Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 (Voluptuous & Rich Reds category), Glenwood Noblesse Grand Duc NV (Stickies & Fortified Wines – Sweet category) and Glenwood Chardonnay Grand Duc 2015 (Cellar Selection – Whites category). www.thesommeliersselection.co.za/awards

The interior of the new Reuben’s in Daniel Hugo Street.

Dis half moeilik om vir Reuben Riffel mis te kyk as ‘n mens artikels lees of TV programme kyk wat oor kos handel. Almal wil hom betrek; hy is ‘n bekroonde sjef, suksesvolle sakeman en kommunikeer met gemaklike talent. Vra hom waarop hy graag fokus en hy erken dat hy dit geniet om by allerlei dinge betrokke te wees, maar sê: ”My restourante is my basis”.

Reuben is tans aanbieder van SAUK 2 se program Proefessioneel. Sjefs wat jonk in die industrie is, ding hier teen mekaar mee vir groot pryse en moontlike werksgeleenthede. Die professionele sjefs wat as beoordelaars in die program optree, is uiteraard gretig om vir die wenners ‘n pos in hulle kombuis aan te bied; iemand wat talent het en nie bang is vir werk nie is ‘n aanwins vir enige kombuis. Dit is ‘n onaanvegbare beginsel by Reuben dat ‘n mens jou sukses verdien deur harde werk en hy hou daarvan dat die program dit van deelnemers vra. Hy glo sukses word behaal as ‘n mens ‘by die begin begin’ en dan koers kry wanneer jy sien waarheen die pad jou kan neem; hierdie program kan jong mense se denkwyses juis so lei dat hulle by die begin begin en volgens ‘n tydlyn die pad vorentoe kan beplan. Hy sou wou hê dat die sjefs uiteindelik in hul eie restourante sal kan werk in plaas van in iemand anders se onderneming.

Dis vir hom lekker om weer saam met die TV vervaardiger Ben Badenhorst te werk, maar Reuben

is nie van plan om ‘n restourant vir ‘n ateljee te verruil nie. Hy is betrokke by ‘n bier brouery hier plaaslik, dien in verskeie liefdadigheidsorganisasies en het sy oorspronklike Franschhoek restourant na sy eie gebou verskuif.

Sy en Maryke se plan om die perseel waar hulle hul besigheid bedryf self te besit, het nou na 12 jaar waar geword. Dis nogal ‘anders’ om in Daniël Hugostraat in plaas van in die hoofstraat te wees, maar dis weg van die verkeer en die gebou is pragtig omskep om as restourant te dien. Die kommer wat sommige mense uitgespreek het oor die groot vensters wat te veel son laat inkom is ongegrond en in elk geval lankal aangespreek. Uitgesoekte kuns teen die mure en in die voorportaal word gereeld deur die Holden Manz gallery omgeruil, en daar is ook Reuben se indrukwekkende houtskool portret van sy oupa wat op versoek deur die kunstenaar Eugenia Campbell gedoen is. ‘n Wingerd prieël is aan die gebeur in die ruim binnehof met sy hout vuurmaakplek waar espetadas onder andere gebraai gaan word. Klink na die soort bestemming wat mense na die Wynlande sal lok.

Die fynproewer spyskaart en professionele diens wat ‘n mens by ‘n Reuben’s verwag het gesorg dat die nuwe restourant reeds in die winter vol was. As jy weet wat jy doen, jy hard daaraan werk en jy jou naam daarop sit, dan werk dit mos so.

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The Sommeliers Selection Wine Competition is a competition with a difference, as it is judged solely by top South African sommeliers.

With categories such as White: Fresh & Crunchy or Red: Voluptuous & Rich or Red: Elegant & Classy, wines of different varieties, blends, and pricing, but stylistically similar can stand alongside each other.

The panel of sommeliers then judges and chooses wines to match the various categories. The wines selected are also deemed exciting enough to fit and an “ultimate” wine list.

The Sommeliers Selection panellists blind taste the wines individually, before discussing them and deciding which wines fulfil the criteria to be placed on the Sommeliers Selection wine list.

At the annual feedback session with the winning list, the panel discussed the entered wines, what they looked for in a perfect wine list and which wines “wowed them as well as the emphasis on the importance of judging wines for ideal pairing with food.

Competition chairman and current board member of The South African Sommeliers Association, Joakim Hansi Blackadder says, “Freshness, expression and elegance were attributes that stood

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Gardening in September Natie Ferreira

It’s here. The month every gardener waits for.

September is planting time. Sowing time. Getting your hands dirty time. Unfortunately, our spring excitement will be restrained by the effects of another dry winter. If we do not get substantial spring rains we are set for harsher water restrictions, higher tariffs and a bleak gardening season. It is good to plan for worst case scenarios and my suggestion is to utilise whatever water you can spare to grow food.

September is a busy gardening month anyway, let’s get our hands dirty.

Most of my energy will be poured into the vegetable patch. My fruit trees have all been pruned and I have made cuttings of figs and berries. The

strawberries are looking promising, but I must still put down some mulch under the ripening fruit. It is not only the gardener that has a sweet tooth and I lose a big share of fruit to millipedes and other soil borne critters. Hopefully the mulch will help. I did some very early sowings of tomato, chilli, eggplant and pumpkins under cover – not sure how many days I will score in the end. But in September almost all summer crops can be sown or transplanted. I am often tempted to stock up on nursery seedlings this time of the year – simply because they are so well advanced already. I have already indulged in some tomato seedlings; if only to make sure I have some salad tomatoes by Christmas! Beans, pumpkins, cucumbers, squashes, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, brown onions, beetroot, carrots, chard and sweetcorn – you name them and they can be planted now. You can even attempt some late sowings of peas and broad beans. The first asparagus spears are showing – one of the most joyous moments in the gardener’s year. If you are one of the lucky ones who

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Summer squash

Squash and pumpkins have been enjoyed on South African dinner tables for centuries. This is not surprising considering how delicious they are and the ease with which they grow.

Most squash varieties need quite a bit of space in which to grow and have historically only been grown by gardeners with large vegetable gardens. Fortunately, through modern hybridising techniques, new cultivars have been developed that will not take over large areas and can be grown in most gardens. A quick look on the back of the seed packet will tell you if the cultivar is suitable for your garden.

It is advisable to plant your squash seed as soon as all danger of frost has passed. Alternatively, they can be started off early in pots kept in a sheltered, frost-free environment and planted out once the weather has warmed up. If you live in the Lowveld, you can plant throughout the year. Squash perform at their best in a deeply dug bed that has had plenty of compost and well-rotted manure turned into it. Plant the seed in stations of about 450mm in diameter and 1m apart (less for bush varieties) and grow 3 to 5 seed per planting station.

Keep the soil constantly moist until the seedlings are

have too much ground available consider planting some green manure summer crops. I am going to make some space for lucerne and sorghum; even if only to be used as composting material. Green manures are an excellent way to conserve water by adding humus to the soil.

The ornamental garden also needs your attention now. It might be a good idea to get some outside help in just to get all the time consuming routine tasks that are due now out of the way. Lawns must be fertilised with a higher nitrogen fertiliser – you cannot go wrong with Bounce Back or the other chicken manure based fertilisers. In fact, the entire garden can do with some fertiliser now. Keep an eye on the weather forecasts and feed before rain is predicted. Weed all beds and apply mulch immediately afterwards. Lawns can also be top dressed with some fine compost mixed with sand for an instant greening effect and also to level out bumps and holes. Apply agricultural lime now if your soil pH is low – lawn grass generally prefers sweet soil. Winter flowering perennials like red hot pokers and aloes can be deadheaded now – or let them go to seed and cut the dead stalks later. Prune away up to a third of the spent flowers on Proteas and pincushions. Keep a close eye for pests and diseases.

We don’t want to start spraying so early in the season.

established, and then water deeply whenever the soil starts to dry out. If possible, water by flood irrigation as this reduces the chances of fungal attack. Feeding the plants with a balanced fertiliser or liquid manure every few weeks will give you the best results. Because of their trailing habit, most varieties can be trained up trellises to help conserve space. When the fruit gets bigger, give it some support so that it does not snap off prematurely.

You can look forward to picking your first fruit in as little as three months, less if you are growing baby varieties. With pumpkins and Hubbard squash, only harvest once the skin has lost its shine and hardened.

It is important to use a sharp knife or pair of secateurs to cut the stem about 50mm above the fruit. If the stem is snapped off at the base, a wound is opened which will be susceptible to bacterial attack, drastically reducing storage potential. Once harvested, keep the fruit in a cool, well-ventilated place and it should last for a number of months. www.lifeisagarden.co.za

Rather work towards healthy plants this year. Healthy plants not only fight pests and diseases better, but they are also more We always try to eat what is in season. This transition period between winter and spring is probably the most challenging of them all. Apart from some cabbages and too much kale and spinach there is not much around. We had a good beetroot crop earlier in the month – I have learned to make Beet Kvass – a refreshing nourishing drink sure to keep you healthy through the winter months. I can’t wait for the first peas, the next crop of carrot and beetroot and some very early green beans and courgettes. mm/year

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Bronwen Talbot BSc (Physio) joined the practice in 2012 after completing her year of community service at Paarl Hospital. Bronwen (then Van Laun) immediately developed her physiotherapy knowledge in Orthopeadic Manual Therapy by completing an advanced course through the South African Society of Physiotherapy and mentoring with Claire Horn.

The following year Bronwen completed another advanced course, this time in Sports Physiotherapy and has put her skills to good use in Franschhoek and at Bridge House School.

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Dementia on the rise in South Africa

It’s not certain how many South Africans currently suffer from the various forms of dementia, including Alzheimer’s Disease, but according to 2011 statistics, the figure was well over 2.2 million.

This number is projected to increase substantially over the next few decades. More people are living well beyond the age of 70. Since dementia is seen mostly among those over 80, extended life expectancy is likely to increase the number of cases. In fact, it has been said that “dementia is set to be the 21st century’s biggest killer”.

The devastating impact of dementia cannot be ignored. The state will have to carry the burden of medical costs associated with the disease, the medical profession must plan for the skills needed to provide appropriate care, and a greater number of families will have to cope with the needs of a family member affected by the condition.

At a family level, the responsibility of looking after a sufferer is substantial. If the affected person moves in with their adult children, it may mean that someone must give up work to become a full-time carer. In addition, home renovations may be needed to provide suitable facilities, like ramps to replace stairs, and so on. There may also be numerous unexpected costs

relating to medical care.

“Ideally, the individual should be relocated to a suitable care facility,” says Arthur Case, Chief Executive Officer for Evergreen Lifestyles, a leading provider of retirement living in South Africa. “But the move to an unfamiliar environment can be unsettling and traumatic for someone already distressed by dementia. It is far better if the person moves into the care section located within a setting they already know well. If someone relocates from the family home to a retirement establishment at an earlier stage, it will be far easier for them to move into frail care at the same establishment should this become necessary.”

For South Africans in middle- and upper-income groups, retirement lifestyle villages are becoming ever more popular, as these facilities provide a wide range of accommodation that cater to the different lifestyle needs that people have at particular times of their lives. As Case explains, “Someone who has recently retired is likely to want to continue living independently; possibly still working in a full or part time capacity, while a person in their 90s is more likely to need assistance at some level with day-to-day living. The younger or healthier individual may still

be capable of driving, whereas an older retiree will probably require help to get around.”

A well-planned retirement lifestyle village, such as those operated by Evergreen Lifestyle in the Western Cape and Gauteng - and soon to launch at Val de Vie - includes all the features associated with these stages of life: free-standing homes with gardens and garages, for independent living, apartments for those who may not want the responsibility of a large home, and care facilities ideal for a person unable to live on their own. “A resident can move seamlessly from one type of accommodation into another, while still remaining within a familiar environment and a community they’re comfortable in,” explains Case.

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Late August saw Ferrari unveil their new Portofino – the new V8 GT which they hope will dominate its segment thanks to its combination of sportiness, elegance and on-board comfort.

Ferrari has chosen a particularly evocative moniker for this versatile drop-top car, referencing one of Italy’s most beautiful tourist port towns. The launch colour of the new Ferrari has also been dedicated to this marvellous town: Rosso Portofino.

Capable of unleashing a massive 600 cv and sprinting from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.5 seconds, the Ferrari Portofino is the most powerful convertible to combine the advantages of a retractable hard top, a roomy boot and generous cockpit space plus two rear seats suitable for short trips.

The all-new chassis features a significant weight saving over the California T it replaces. Thanks to the extensive use of modern production technologies, all the chassis and body-in-white components have been redesigned with a consequent reduction in weight despite an increase in torsional rigidity.

The renowned Ferrari V8 turbo now punches out 40 cv more than the California T’s power unit thanks to the adoption of new components and specific calibration of the engine management software.

All aspects of the 8-cylinder’s efficiency have been honed with the adoption of new pistons and conrods, and a new intake system design. The new onepiece-cast exhaust header reduces losses, an important factor in ensuring Ferrari’s characteristic throttle response with zero turbo lag. These improvements, combined with the Variable Boost Management which adjusts torque delivery to suit the gear selected, enable the Ferrari Portofino to offer even higher levels of acceleration in all gears and lower fuel consumption compared to the outgoing model.

The Portofino’s vehicle dynamic characteristics have been revised and benefit from the introduction of new technological solutions. For the first time on this type of Ferrari model, the third generation electronic rear differential (E-Diff3) has been adopted and integrated with the F1-Trac, improving both mechanical grip and the control of the car on the limit. The Portofino is also the first GT in the range to be fitted with EPS (Electric Power Steering). This allowed the engineers to reduce the steering ratio by seven per cent for even more responsive steering without a trade-off in

stability thanks to the integration with the E-Diff3.

The magnetorheological damping system (SCM-E) has been uprated with dual-coil technology which helps reduce roll while simultaneously improving absorption of road surface unevenness.

The Ferrari Design Centre-penned Portofino is aggressively-styled with a two-box fastback configuration that adds extra sleekness to its silhouette, lending it a sportier character without impinging on its elegance and dynamism.

Close collaboration between the Aerodynamics department and Ferrari Design has ensured maximum efficiency in the development of the surface treatment.

Starting with the front, the form of the large radiator grille opening is underscored by a new full-LED headlight assembly with a more horizontal shape. The outside edge of the headlight hides an innovative air intake which vents into the front wheelarch and exits along the flank to reduce drag.

The tail design underlines the car’s sporty stance which has been further enhanced by placing the tail lights further apart. This elegant solution cleverly conceals the rear volume housing the all-new RHT which features a more lightweight design and can be raised or lowered at low speeds.

There was also a particular focus on board comfort which is guaranteed by a slew of new features, not least an infotainment system with 10.2” touchscreen display, a new air-conditioning system that improves occupant comfort both with the top up or down, a new steering wheel, 18-way electrically adjustable seats with a new backrest design that boosts legroom for rear seat passengers, and the passenger display.

All occupants will particularly appreciate the new wind deflector which, when the top is dropped, cuts air flow inside the cabin by 30% and also reduces aerodynamic noise.

The Ferrari Portofino will make its world debut at the Frankfurt International Motor Show later this month.

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14 | September 2017

Franschhoek lewer nog ‘n jong rugbyster op

Allister Williams (middel in die foto) was ‘n trotse laerskoolleerder aan Franschhoek Hoërskool. Hier het hy uitstaande prestasies behaal op beide akademiese en sportgebied. Hy het sertifikate in ‘n verskeidenheid vakke onvang, asook ‘n sertfikaat vir die hoogste enkele prestasie in skoolsport. Allister het ook goeie leierseienskappe getoon toe hy as prefek aangewys was in die laerskool.

Rugby was nog altyd sy passie en hy het hard gewerk om die Boland onder 12 span te haal in 2013 asook die Boland Cravenweek span in dieselfde jaar. Allister wou sy droom nastreef om eendag sy provinsie en land te verteenwoordig en sy familie besluit in 2015 om hom by Paarl Hoër Jongensskool in te skryf. Hy toon onmiddelik sy staal en verteenwoordig sy skool in die onder 14A, 15A en tans in die onder 16A span.

In Maart 2017 begin hy met sy proewe vir die WP onder 16 span en word dadelik in die WP Elite groep opgeneem. Hy kry ook die geleentheid om saam sy skool in April na Nieu Seeland te gaan op ‘n rugby toer. Tydens hierdie toer vaar Allister baie goed en hy druk nege drieë in vier wedstryde. Ongetwyfeld ‘n uitstaande prestasie vir ‘n haker. Na ‘n paar rondtes proewe haal Allister vroeër vanjaar ook die WP onder 16 span wat aan die Grant Khomo week deelneem tydens die wintervakansie in Bloemfontein.

Fleur de Lis Nuus Wilna van der Westhuizen

Verskeie mense het ‘n rol gespeel om dit vir Allister moontlik te maak om die toer mee te maak en Allister bedank graag die volgende individue: Stacey Basson, Michelle en Peter Jeptha, Deon Roux, Stanley en Ingrid Lapperts, Anne Jacobs, Johnny van Niekerk, Eddie en Berenice Cloete, Geleisha en Danny Windvogel en Lynn Campbell.

Allister glo in harde werk en dat ‘n mens gedissiplineerd moet wees. Hy is dankbaar aan God vir sy talent en vir die ondersteuning wat sy broer Morné vir hom gee. Hy is bewus dat hy nogsteeds baie aandag aan sy skoolwerk moet gee want dis wat hom gaan help om die boonste sport te bereik tesame met God se seëninge.

Museum bederf vroue met ontbyt

Die personeel van die Hugenote Gedenkmuseum het op 11 Augustus 2017 ‘n ontbyt gereël vir 30 plaaslike bejaarde dames ter viering van Vrouedag.

Die dames was van alle sektore van die gemeenskap en het inwoners van Fleur de Lis, Groendal, die Bohoek en Bosbou ingesluit. Vervoer is gereël vir diegene wat dit nie op eie stoom kon maak nie.

Seremoniemeester Anika Fortuin het gesorg dat die program volgens plan verloop. Die museumhoof, Elizna Davids, het almal by die geleentheid verwelkom.

Nadat DA-raadslid Minnie Petersen die dames toegespreek het is ‘n gelukkige lootjie trekking gehou.

Tydens ontbyt het die dames lekker herrinneringe gedeel oor vervloë dae. Die funksie is afgerond met ‘n sangitem deur die museumpersoneel, waarna Papama Fokwana die nodige bedankings gedoen.

Die Hugenote Gedenkmuseum neem ook graag hierdie geleentheid om die volgende persone en instansies te bedank vir hulle onderskeie bydraes

Hospice News Colleen Douglas ‘Christmas in June’ was once again a fabulous evening enjoyed by all of our festive guests. Café BonBon, the magnificent venue was candlelit to set the ambience. The guests were welcomed with a glass of sparkle, glowing fire and Alfio playing beautifully in the background. A delicious four-course meal was prepared, presented and served by the ever-efficient chefs and staff at Café BonBon. Thank you to Gert and Louis for their generosity – again, for the venue, staff and the accommodation vouchers which two lucky ticket numbers won. To our sponsors Haute Espoir, Franschhoek Cellars, Leopard’s Leap, Klein Dauphine, Dalewood Fromage, Danie Mostert Vegetables, Magic Man Herbs, Nouvelle Mushrooms , Hartman & Seuns Butchery and Fromages de France – your generosity made this evening possible.

To the Chefs Mel and Scott Shepherd, staff, Sharon Klein, Kholiswe Ntotololo, Blessing Tembo, Maggie Dywili, Veronica Fortein, Zandiswa Sunduza, Blantina Zimunhu, Akona Mgidlana, David Ndeketa and Adam

We were all very sorry to hear of the inevitable cancellation of this year’s Open Gardens festival (following the drought), as the funds raised from this event have always been dedicated to the improvement of our facilities here at Fleur de Lis. But over the past few months we have been able to use some of the funds raised over past years, to increase our accommodation. Two previously-unused garages behind our separate cottage have been converted very successfully into two units of accommodation, each with a bed-sitting room, a kitchenette and a bathroom. Our thanks go to all who helped over the years in the fundraising, and also to Pat Jacobs for his unfailing enthusiasm in moving this project forward.

We have also now been able to install a comprehensive fire alarm system, thanks to the generosity of the Lions. Another major change has taken place – we have been able to erect necessary security fencing around all of the Fleur de Lis property. This has been made possible by the incredible generosity of one single donor, who insists on remaining anonymous,

Rotary News Mark Tanner “There are as many reasons to come to Rotary as there are Rotarians – maybe even a few more. But each of us have stayed in Rotary because it adds

SPCA News Errol Cunnama & Graeme Comrie tot die sukses van die ontbyt: Elkana, Huguenot Fine Chocolates, Pick ‘n Pay, Get Fresh Paarl, Spur Paarl, Reuben’s, Oude Slavenhuis, Montaqu Dried Fruit, Franschhoek Apteek, Juliana Grobbelaar, Alicia Haarsalon, Franschhoek Flowers, A Jefthas vir vervoer, Petro Visser en Minnie Petersen.

Stone. You were amazing. Thank you to everyone.

Bastille week-end was not the best. We weathered the storm and tried selling berets, scarves and pancakes. Our thanks to the hospice staff and volunteers: Thank you to Pick ‘n Pay for assisting us with the sales of our berets.

Our thanks to the hospice staff and volunteers, Susan S, Tiana, Chrizelle, Maylene, Andrea, Evelyn, Alfred, Zandile, Suné, Nicky, Liz Mills, Helen S, Larry, Hilary, Malcolm, Paul, Rodney, Kathy Liz M, Carol, Marelize, Pearl, Helen M, Adel, Monika, Susan T-S, Irmela, Sarah, Madlin, Joan, Paddy, Grace, Gundi, Jim and Alison who did not complain about standing in the rain and trying to hold down gazebos, banners and napkins. Thank you to the new recruits, we hope that the weather did not dampen your spirit for next year. We have now put that aside and moved on.

We are very excited about our Reuben Riffel Golf Day which is on 1 September at Pearl Valley Golf Estate and Spa. On 27 October hoedown with our very own “Uncorked” band at Bridge House Theatre. There will be a Best Dressed prize. R300 per person, includes dinner. No bar, bring your own drinks.

Tickets available from Koelthoem Nackerdien – 021 874 8100. Book now to avoid disappointment.

In November it’s time again for our Potjiekos. R300 per person. Call Hospice to find out more. Another must-attend event.

Clash of the Chefs Leopards Leap – Saturday, 12 August 2017 A huge thank you to everyone for their fantastic contribution in making this such a fun event and successful fundraiser. Just an idea: only eight weeks ago, twelve of our famous chefs from the valley immediately came together to give of their amazing culinary expertise and time in support of animals in need. Joined by one chef from Cape Town, guests were entertained by a talented trio from CODA and host Mark Dendy Young together with a guest appearance from Jenny Morris - The Giggling Gourmet. Franschhoek SPCA were overwhelmed

Fleur de Lis’ newly-installed security fencing.

but to whom we say a massive “thank you”.

So this has been a time of great activity for us, ending recently with the successful drilling of a borehole, which we are hoping will supply water not only for the garden but also for some of our domestic needs.

What makes all of these improvements special to us is that they all come from the community of Franschhoek, so thanks to you all. something to our own lives.

Through Rotary we are making a difference in the world and the more involved we become, the more of a difference Rotary makes to each of us. Rotary challenges us to become better people: To become ambitious in the ways that matter, to strive for higher goals and to incorporate the ‘Service Above Self ’ philosophy into our daily lives.” (Ian Riseley: President, Rotary International) To learn more about our Rotary Club please contact Mark Tanner on 082 773 9217. with the kindness of all those who provided the most generous auction items and sponsorships.

Together you all helped to raise an incredible amount of nearly R200 000. The team and animals of the valley thank you!

Franschhoek SPCA Top 100 Supporters Club Congratulations to Gary Joliffe who is the lucky winner of R1 000 following our first draw held in August!

How this works: Each Top 100 Supporter can choose to pay R1 200 in one sum or R100 per month.

Each month from now for eleven months you have the opportunity to enter the draw to possibly win R1 000 and in the twelfth month R2 000!

Please do consider joining this very worthwhile fundraising initiative. We are looking for 100 supporters to participate – currently there are 15.

It will take a while to get off the ground, but we would love the opportunity to give something back!

For further information and to sign up please email: spca@southernstroll.com

Jeremy Davids

Franschhoek Youth Forum presents Jean-Marié McNiell

“Be somebody who makes everybody feel like a somebody.”

Jean-Marié McNiell represents the ACVV Franschhoek on the Franschhoek Youth Forum.

She matriculated in 2014 from Franschhoek High School and decided to enroll for a course to become a Social Auxiliary at the Huguenot College in 2015. JeanMarié comes from a family that stood in service. She grew up in a household where discipline, respecting the law and having boundaries were key principles.

Therefore it wasn’t a surprise when she decided to

Developing Supporting Youth Leaders in the Valley Contact Jeremy Davids (Director) 082 472 5156 jdavids@thecharter.org.za

take up a position as a Social Auxiliary Worker at the ACVV Franschhoek in February this year.

Her passion and concern about the wellbeing of others are evident in her approach to her job and being handson involved with people. Her work means she engages directly with the community in that she does home visits, leads information sessions at schools, drops off and picks up documents at hospitals and arranges awareness campaigns around public holidays like Women’s Day. Jean-Marié often sees her work as the “missing service” as so many people at risk are not aware of how important social services are. As a result they do not always receive the support and care that they deserve.

She decided to join the Franschhoek Youth Forum as she saw it as an opportunity for her to create an even better link with youth at risk in our valley. The Forum also provides her with a sounding board that she can bounce ideas off and create a sense of shared learning. She would like to see that the Youth Forum broadens its network so that it can be in a position to provide more services and opportunities to the youth.

“The Forum needs to become a beacon of hope for others”, she says.

September 2017 | 15

Wyk 1 DA verkies takbestuur

Editor’s Letter Siegfried Schäfer

Die DA in wyk 1 het op 15 Augustus hul takbestuur vir die volgende jaar verkies. In die agterste ry is, VLNR, die addisionele lede Dean Frazenburg, Helena Adonis, Maritza Frazenburg, Steven van Zyl, Michelle

van Zyl en Aldridge Frazenburg (Wyk 1 Raadslid – DA). Voor sit, VLNR, Juliet de Wet (Tesourier), Sylvia Frazenburg (Ondervoorsitter), Hendrina Diederiks (Voorsitter) en Bradley de Wet (Sekretaris).

New gear for F-hoek’s under-20s

The Franschhoek under-20 rugby side are celebrating the 2017 season with brand new gear thanks to a generous sponsorship from Delta Colours.

Petrus Scheepers, Director at Delta Colours, said it is a privilege to be involved in this great initiative.

The reason for introducing U20 side to the league is to encourage our local young people to be part

of something that does not only keep them fit and healthy but also gives them a sense of responsibility and a goal to work towards. They are currently third out of 14 teams in the Super League B with four matches to go. We would like to wish them all the best for rest of the season and we hope that the new gear will inspire them to new heights!

Academy to change 20 lives

Franschhoek Hospitality Academy and Learning Centre founders Tarryn Corlett (left) and Michaela Julian (right) with project ambassador Margot Janse (centre).

The Franschhoek Hospitality Academy and Learning Centre is set to open in January 2018 to serve the youth in our surrounding disadvantaged communities, by bringing light and a hopeful future to those who need it most. How do we do this?

To pilot this project we will be offering 20 students access to further their education and gain the necessary skills to succeed in the hospitality industry, at little to no cost to them. From Franschhoek and for Franschhoek, we would like to ensure that employment is achieved at the end of the 1-year programme and that we are changing the lives of youths in Franschhoek.

While we were eager to open our doors in June, the funding needed to sustain ourselves for at least 6 months has been a challenge to raise; which is why we have extended this deadline to January. This is also in line with when matriculants complete their year and bridges a gap between high school and finding employment.

We have been lucky enough to receive the support

from our local ambassadors – Reuben Riffel, Margot Janse, Matthew Gordon and Chris Erasmus – who have been instrumental in guiding us and have opened their hearts and doors to our students, providing mentorship and skills development, during their studies next year.

We are also excited to announce that there will be an exciting, “never been done before in Franschhoek” event on 17 October 2018, involving Reuben, Margot and Matthew. This exclusive event is one not to miss and there will be limited seats available!

Follow us on Facebook or visit our website to make sure you don’t miss the launch of this exciting event.

(Facebook: @FranschhoekHospitality: Website: www. franschhoekhospitalityacademy.co.za) If you would like to sponsor a student, support the school by providing meals and stationery, donate or offer your time and skills, please connect with us and help us change the lives of these 20 students, who have the potential to achieve greatness.

Michaela Julian

Dear Readers The release in July of An Inconvenient Sequel, the follow-up to Al Gore’s 2006 Oscar-winning documentary An Inconvenient Truth, coupled with our continuing water crisis and the fact that the end of winter has for all purposes arrived, once again got me thinking about weather, climate and climate change. And how much we clearly still have to learn about these phenomena and how to deal with them.

It used to be that most of us didn’t pay much attention to the seasons. Over thousands of years our ancestors had pretty much figured out what to expect of each season and societies developed based on this natural rhythm. When this rhythm was upset so were societies – often leading to their demise.

Climate however isn’t as stable as most of us think – especially over the very long term. UC Santa Barbara geologist Lorraine Lisiecki, for example, discovered that there is a link between the regular changes in the Earth’s orbital cycle and changes in the earth’s climate.

Lisiecki studied ocean sediment cores to build a profile of Earth’s climate for the past 1.2 million years. She then compared changes in the climate profile to changes in Earth’s orbital cycle.

Some readers may be surprised to learn that Earth’s orbit around the sun isn’t constant. Every 100 000 years Earth’s orbit becomes either more round or more elliptical. (The exact shape of the orbit is referred to as its ‘eccentricity’.) Earth’s poles don’t stay in the same place either. This is because Earth’s axis has a slow wobble. So slow that it takes 41 000 years to complete one cycle of the wobble. In any event, this phenomenon – known as precession of the poles – also has an impact on our climate.

It was already known that glaciation of the Earth occurs every 100 000 years. Lisiecki found that these changes in the climate coincided with changes in the eccentricity of Earth’s orbit. Interestingly she found that the strongest changes in Earth’s orbit correlated with the weakest changes in climate.

Lisieckie concludes that, “This may mean that the Earth’s climate has internal instability in addition to sensitivity to changes in the orbit.”

In the Western Cape we are currently more

concerned about a much shorter cycle than the two long ones described above. The alternating effects on South African weather of El Niño and La Niña results in approximately seven-year-long cycles of above-average and below-average rainfall, respectively. (El Niño is the warming of sea-surface temperatures in the equatorial Pacific Ocean which influences atmospheric circulation, and consequently rainfall and temperature in specific areas around the world. La Niña is the cooling of said surface temperatures.) These effects are particularly severe in the Western Cape where we are heading into year four of a dry cycle.

While I find the research very interesting, it’s not enough to just take note of these things. We also have to learn from them and change our behaviour based on what we’ve learned. Albert Einstein is reported to have said that the definition of insanity is to keep doing the same thing and expecting different results. (He should probably have added ceteris paribus – all other things being equal!)

I certainly hope that everybody is by now doing something to conserve water. If not, you ought to be ashamed of yourself and – I hope – the municipality will soon be in a position to fine you.

That is if the new level 4b water tariffs are not enough to convince you to change your behaviour.

While doing something is better than doing nothing I have come to the conclusion that not all water-saving measures are equal. For example: I know of several people who use bath/shower/washing machine water to water gardens. That’s a step in the right direction, as that water is now being used twice – first by humans and then the plants. However, we need to be getting to the point where we don’t have any plants in our gardens that cannot survive without being watered in summer. It is better to come up with water saving ideas that allow humans to use the same water twice, and perhaps only on the third use-cycle have it going to the garden. I haven’t been able to figure out such a system yet, at least not one that won’t require substantial investment in purification technology. The best I’ve been able to do is to collect my shower water and use it to flush toilets, so at least I get two uses of the same water. (One shower = two buckets = two flushes.) My plants, unfortunately, have to go dry.

Do any readers have clever water-saving ideas?

If you do, please share them as widely as you can.

Why not send us a letter and share them with the whole community?

Until next month.

Deadlines - October 2017 Issue: Ad Bookings: 15 September 2017 Artwork: 15 September 2017 Editorial: 15 September 2017

Level 4B water restrictions introduced

As a result of the severe drought conditions and due to the state of emergency declared by the Western Cape Government, Stellenbosch Municipality introduced Level 4B Water Restriction conditions on 17 July 2017. The new restrictions will remain effective until further notice.

Restrictions applicable to all water users • No watering / irrigation with municipal drinking water is allowed. This includes watering/irrigation of flower beds, lawns, vegetables, agricultural crops, other plants, sports fields, golf courses, schools, learning institutions, facilities, nurseries, parks and other open spaces.

(Nurseries and customers involved in agricultural activities or with historical gardens may apply for exemption. See below for the application process.)

• Municipal departments may only irrigate sports fields, parks, etc. using non-potable water and upon agreement of days and times with the Water Department.

• Facilities/customers making use of borehole water, treated effluent water, spring water or wellpoints are encouraged to only use boreholes on Tuesdays and Saturdays before 09h00 or after 18h00 for a maximum of one hour and not to water/irrigate within seven days after rainfall that provided adequate saturation.

• All boreholes and wellpoints must be registered with Stellenbosch Municipality and must display the official Stellenbosch Municipality signage clearly visible from a public thoroughfare.

• Water users are encouraged to flush toilets (manually using a bucket) with grey water, rainwater or other non-drinking water.

• All properties where alternative non-drinking water resources are used (including rain water harvesting, grey water re-use, treated effluent water and spring water) must display signage to this effect clearly visible from a public thoroughfare.

• No washing or hosing down of hard-surfaced or paved areas with municipal drinking water is allowed.

(Users such as abattoirs, food processing industries, care facilities, animal shelters and other industries or facilities with special needs may apply for exemption.

See below for the application process.)

• The use of municipal drinking water for ornamental water fountains or water features is prohibited.

Restrictions applicable to residential water users • No washing of vehicles, trailers, caravans or boats using municipal drinking water is allowed. These must be washed with non-drinking water such as borehole and grey water or waterless products.

• Customers are strongly encouraged to install water

efficient parts, fittings and technologies to minimise water use at all taps, showerheads and other plumbing components.

• No topping up (manually or automated) of swimming pools is allowed, even if fitted with pool covers. This includes the filling of new pools or the refilling of an existing pool after a repair. The use of potable for any temporary play pools are prohibited.

• No increase of the indigent water allocation over and above the free 350 litres a day will be granted, unless through prior application and permission for specific events such as burial ceremonies.

• Maximum use of municipal drinking water at 87 litres per person per day is strongly encouraged.

Restrictions applicable to non-residential water users • No washing of vehicles, trailers, caravans or boats with municipal drinking water allowed except where an exemption has been granted. This applies to both formal and informal car washes. Vehicles, trailers, caravans and boats should be washed with non-drinking water or waterless products. Exemption on application may be granted if water recycling is used in the washing process. (See below for the application process.)

• The use of fitted pool covers for public swimming pools is strongly encouraged where practically possible.

• No automatic top-up systems for swimming pools are allowed.

• The operation of spray parks is prohibited.

• Customers/facilities must install water efficient parts, fittings and technologies to minimise water use at all taps, showerheads and other plumbing components in public places and adhere to all relevant legislation, including municipal by-laws.

• Golf courses, sports facilities, parks, schools and learning institutions are not allowed to establish any new landscaping or sports fields, and existing facilities are to be irrigated only with non-drinking water.

• For users supplied with water in terms of special contracts (notarial deeds, water service intermediaries or water service providers) the contract conditions shall apply.

Visit the municipal website (www.stellenbosch. gov.za) to obtain exemption forms. All exemptions grants under level 2, level 3 and level 4 restrictions are withdrawn with immediate effect and re-application will not be considered unless otherwise stated above.

Water pressure may be reduced to levels below applicable regulations or standard requirements to limit water leaks. This may cause intermittent water supply.

Report water transgressions: 021 808 8215 / 8953

16 | September 2017

Business Leadership Tony Frost

Some important trends to think about

We are, according to the pundits, living the fourth industrial revolution. The information age is rapidly becoming history and we are now in the age of Big Data, the Internet of Things and of Virtual Reality. This collective will have a profound effect on our lives, the way we live and most definitely on the world of work.

It is said that there are only three certain things in life: Death, Taxes and Change. This article is about change and preparing for the changes that we inevitably have to meet, confront and manage as we walk down this valley called Life.

Preparing and embracing change is halfway to making it work for you instead of it becoming a bogeyman that seems like the enemy.

So where do we start?

Handling change is much more of a mental issue than a physical one.

Having said that, however, it is essential that we understand that the old maxim of “a healthy mind in a healthy body” is particularly important in the context of change! So getting yourself into a routine of exercise is a very healthy and productive way to prepare yourself to deal with the pressures of change. Exercise produces the most excellent and healthiest happiness drug, serotonin, as a by-product. So, exercise away!

But please just have a health check before you start if you have not exercised vigorously for a while. You will find that as you become fitter your concentration will improve, your stamina will improve and your resilience in the face of difficulties will improve.

Now that we have established that a fit, healthy body makes you better prepared and more resilient let us take a look at what else you could be doing to transport

yourself happily into the new age that awaits us: • Try to get into nature as often as possible, and not just for a few hours! Really clever companies are now actively learning from nature and producing products that mimic what they have found in nature. Nature has a wonderful way of reducing stress levels and creating an inner peace that is difficult if not impossible to find elsewhere. But you have to submit to the power of the natural world and this requires time. There are many ways of doing this: Visit the bush; paddle out so sea; run in the forest; cycle on open wild trails.

• Forget about the idea of retirement. And try to persuade your company to revisit their notion of retirement and retirement age. These are really outmoded concepts especially since we are living longer and with much more health than ever in the history of the world and this trend is unlikely to change. It will not necessarily mean that you continue doing what you are doing but it does mean that you are preparing yourself for another new career doing something different, meaningful and useful. You have much to offer when you reach this time of life. You undoubtedly have earned a Ph.D. at the University of Life! Surely this wisdom is worth sharing!

• Surround yourself with positive people. Dump those who are negative and can see no good in the world.

These negativists and nay-sayers will make you tired and depressed. Leave them to deal with life as they see fit, but they are no good for you. Be realistic, but live with hope! Share your sense of wonder and hope with everyone. It will also help you to focus on all that is good in the world, and there is much!

• Join or create a group that embraces the changes; that works hard at learning what they mean, how best to embrace them; make them meaningful and exciting instead of daunting and scary. By immersing yourself in this circle and cycle of learning you will see all sorts of new possibilities in the world that open up new opportunities for you and the wisdom you have developed during your life.

Do not put these steps off for some future date because actually the future starts right now! tony@siroccostratetgy.com

Stellenbosch ranks third in Africa for biotech FDI

On 8 August Wesgro CEO Tim Harris, Mayor of Stellenbosch Gesie van Deventer and Minister of Economic Opportunities Alan Winde hosted an engagement with stakeholders from across the Cape Winelands region to discuss opportunities for investment in the Stellenbosch Municipal Area.

This engagement followed a panel discussion held in Cape Town in June 2017 on the province’s plan to maintain investor confidence in the regional economy following the recent spate of South African credit ratings downgrades.

According to participants at the engagement Stellenbosch is a growing economic hub and a region ripe with reasons for investment, particularly in the technology industry: 1. Stellenbosch ranks third among all African cities in fDi Intelligence’s study of global biotech locations.

2. It is at the forefront of satellite technology through aerospace innovation by Sunspace and is a leading centre for innovation in the country, housing a number of key business and new technology development hubs.

3. The Cape Winelands has attracted seven FDI projects valued at R2.8 billion as of 2015, and all of these projects were located in the town of Stellenbosch.

4. Stellenbosch is an emerging business tourism hub and been ranked in the top ten cities on the African continent for business meetings by the ICCA. 5. Stellenbosch Municipality has received consecutive clean audits (2014/15 and 2015/16), offering an investment friendly service and a commitment to cutting red tape.

6. The municipality is centrally located and well integrated into the Cape Town metro economy and neighbouring towns placing it in the middle of a market of over 2 million people.

7. As the gateway to the Cape Winelands, and only 40 min from Cape Town International Airport, Stellenbosch has a booming tourism industry.

8. Stellenbosch was the only municipality to receive

a FDI investment in a research & development project in SA. 9. The GDP of the greater Cape Winelands, which includes Stellenbosch, grew from R33.3 billion in 2006 to R43.2 billion in 2015. The largest sectors are finance, real estate and business services, contributing R10 billion in 2015.

10. According to the QS World Rankings, Stellenbosch is home to the recently ranked second best university on the African continent, Stellenbosch University, contributing towards innovation and business development in the region.

“Although primarily known for our wine farms and other agricultural facilities, Stellenbosch is a developing African innovation hub and home to a number of start-ups and established businesses in the (bio)tech industry. Over the years we have prioritised the provision of infrastructure and support services that facilitate development and job creation in this sector, and fDi Intelligence’s biotech ranking is testament to our collective efforts,” said van Deventer.

“One of the keys to creating sustainable economic growth is good, clean governance, which is widely practiced in the Western Cape. Prioritising this, especially in municipalities such as Stellenbosch, has helped develop spaces that invite innovation, empower entrepreneurs and attract much-needed investment,” added Winde.

“Wesgro has been on a mission to maintain investor confidence in the Cape and the greater South African economy. We have achieved various strategic successes since our engagement in June and have been exited to share these opportunities with towns across the province. They have motivated us and we will continue working with municipalities across the province to attract high levels of investment which grow the economy and create jobs,” concluded Harris.

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PSG Winelands Market View Dawid Botha

South African rand hedges versus international companies

The argument for investment exposure to international markets and economies is driven by the principle of diversification. This often leads to South Africans investing in so called rand hedges, i.e. companies that largely generate their revenue outside of South Africa, and believing they are sufficiently diversified.

As a whole I believe that investors can obtain quality exposure to foreign economies on the JSE, as most of the profits of the Top 40 companies are earned abroad. It is therefore a valid argument that a substantial amount of “rand hedging” can be achieved through investing in JSE listed shares.

However, although investors can attain protection against a weaker rand, it does not provide sufficient diversification. Investors must therefore answer critical questions like: Am I sufficiently diversified by only investing in South African listed groups and what opportunities are left on the table by only investing in rand hedge shares?

Meaningful diversification embraces both geographical and sectoral spread of which I will shortly discuss a few deficiencies in exclusive JSE exposure. We start with the information technology sector which includes social media and e-commerce, with the largest market capitalisation company on the JSE –, Naspers. Naspers is widely diversified and offers exposure to various technological fields through among others their investment in Tencent.

Their exposure is limited in the US technology sector where I would prefer to have a larger exposure as a global investor.

With Anheuser-Busch Inbev, British American Tobacco, Steinhoff and Richemont, JSE investors can obtain sufficient exposure to global cyclical and non-cyclical consumer sectors and therefore we can tick this box.

In the financial sector Investec offers decent exposure to Britain, but in my opinion excellent opportunities to invest in the asset management and insurance industries through companies like Allianz, Prudential or BlackRock lacks. .

Exposure to the energy sector can be obtained through Sasol, but clean energy companies like the Danish company Vesta Wind Systems is probably a more strategic long term solution. There are more

appealing opportunities globally in the energy sector than Sasol.

The JSE offers enough exposure to the resources sector with companies like Anglo American, BHP Billiton and then our preference, Mondi, which also has good prospects.

In terms of the telecommunication sector MTN and Vodacom, including its stake in Kenya’s Safaricom, offers decent exposure to various emerging markets outside of South Africa, but nothing in the developed world which is a gap.

In the health care sector Netcare and Mediclinic offers substantial foreign exposure. However, the absence of the US, which is by far the largest health care spender per capita, is a shortage among JSE companies in this sector. By anden large one can tick that box though.

Due to general deindustrialisation in South Africa there is a considerable lack of world class industrial companies on the JSE. Global companies like Honeywell International and Daikin Industries are some of our choices which have provided good returns in the last couple of years. With global economic tailwinds, investment in these companies makes sense and there are numerous opportunities in this sector which are very limited in South Africa.

Exposure to the utility sector like electricity networks and companies providing water and sanitation is not found on the JSE and they don’t have the typical Eskom problems. We are invested in companies like Red Electrica, which operates the entire Spanish electricity grid, or the Italian company Enel. These companies offer a dividend yield of about 4% growing at a slow pace and not cyclical in nature.

The opportunity to invest in utility companies which offer reasonable dividend yields are only available internationally.

Regarding geographical diversification, investors need to consider having sufficient exposure to countries like China, India and South-East Asia for macro reasons. There are numerous opportunities in the East where companies with good prospects are realistically priced. My analysis indicates that up to 15% of an international portfolio can be invested in these regions. Here we invest in individual shares as well as ETFs. The bottom line is that as an investor you are probably shooting yourself in the foot by only diversifying internationally through locally listed companies. This is a compromise and not the ideal. JSE listed ETFs can offer complete diversification, but not political and “psychological” diversification, given that these instruments are domiciled in South Africa.

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Ryk Neethling new CEO of Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation SA

A friend and fellow South African swimmer to Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene, Ryk Neethling, has been appointed CEO of the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation South Africa.

“Ryk is a true champion – a man of integrity, talent and remarkable inner strength,” commented Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene (formerly Charlene Wittstock). “He is passionate about water safety and will, I know, take my foundation from strength to strength in South Africa,” continued the Princess.

Ryk Neethling is one of the most accomplished swimmers in history. An Olympic Gold Medallist and the first South African athlete to represent his country in four consecutive Olympic Games, he also holds the title of three-time world champion and four-time world record breaker.

Following his retirement from swimming, Ryk’s successful business career started with the launch of the Ryk Neethling Swimming Schools franchise in 2008 before he moved to Val de Vie Estate where he is both a shareholder and the marketing director.

Since 2016, Ryk has served as an Ambassador to the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation alongside Francois Pienaar and Terence Parkin in South Africa.

Reflecting on his appointment, Ryk Neethling explained, “Since my swimming career started at the age of five after a near-drowning incident, I have shared the same passion for water safety as Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene. Twenty-five years ago, we both began representing South Africa at international swimming competitions, and it is an incredible honour for me to now be entrusted with the task of leading her

Foundation here in our country.”

The Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation was established in 2012 and has since reached over 300,000 people worldwide in its quest to reduce death by drowning, with operations being established in South Africa in 2013. In South Africa, drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death after road accidents.

In 2016, the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation SA taught 2,507 children to swim and 27,242 children essential water safety skills through 23 projects in South Africa.

“Cell C endorses this initiative in growing an awareness around water safety in South Africa and deems it a great privilege to be associated with the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation SA,” says Jose Dos Santos, CEO of Cell C. “The Foundation is led by a group of very capable and passionate individuals with a deep commitment to water safety and belief in the power of sport to transform lives. Ryk will bring great added value as CEO to this growing organization on a mission to save lives and reduce death by drowning in South Africa” he continued.

Just a month ago, the Foundation partnered with Lifesaving South Africa (LSA) in order to expand its work across the country. At the announcement of this development, LSA President, Dylan Tommy said “With the Princess as our Patron and the partnership we have established with The Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation SA, we will be able to achieve far greater success in our fight against drowning in South Africa”. www.fondationprincessecharlene.mc/en

Boeiende snoei

Jaco Engelbrecht, ‘n onafhanklike wingerdkundige, het die snoeiwerk beoordeel.

Die finaal van die Felco Agri Snoeikompetisie het op Vrydag, 18 Augustus, by La Motte plaasgevind.

Uitdunne is voor die tyd oor die Weskaap gehou, drie finaliste is by elke uitdun aangewys en hulle het by die finaal kom snoei. Daar was 47 deelnemers. Felco is ‘n vervaardiger van snoeiskêre en het die pryse geborg. ‘n Bekende wingerdboukundige, Jaco Engelbrect, was die beoordelaar by die kompetisie. Hy het beklemtoon dat die wingerdsnoei kompetisie baie spesifiek op tegniek gefokus het. Daar is met beide hand- en batteryskêre gewerk. Batteryskêre beïnvloed nie ‘n werker se tegniek nie, maar maak dit moontlik om vinniger te werk en verhoog dus produktiwiteit. Dit laat ook vroue toe om teen dieselfde spoed as mans te snoei. Tegniek vir albei tipes bly egter dieselfde. ‘n Verteenwoordiger van Agri Weskaap, Jeanne Boshoff, het al die deelnemers geprys en was duidelik beïndruk deur hulle talent. Ter verduideliking van hoekom wingerd gesnoei word, het iemand by haar

kantoor voorgestel, “Hulle moet snoei om wyn te kan maak”. Jeanne het gesê die plaaswerkers verdien die erkenning wat hulle kry vir al die vaardighede wat hulle aanleer. Jaco het hulle aangemoedig om oor hulle snoei te dink wanneer hulle terugkeer na hulle plase toe.

Pryse is eerstens toegeken vir die vinnigste snoeier en vir die netjiesste snoeier. Daarna is die pryse vir beste snoeier, beoordeel op tegniek, toegeken. Die wenner van die eerste prys, met ‘n geskenkbewys van R5 000 was Magrieta Adams van Louisvale; wenner van die tweede prys, en ‘n geskenkbewys van R3 500, was Jennifer Abrahams van Groenhof; derde prys, met ‘n geskenkbewys van R1 500 het gegaan aan Hendrik Groepies van De Grendel.

Alhoewel die wenners verheug was oor hulle prestasie was hulle ook duidelik nederig oor hulle aanwysing as die beste onder die bestes.

Dit was ‘n talentvolle groep plaaswerkers wat na die tyd gesellig saam verkeer het met braaibroodjies. Daar is met goeie rede verwys na ‘die elite van die land.’

Peaches & Scream offers deals & steals

Peaches & Scream’s Ruth April and Jonathan Peach

We all love a bargain, right? But do we know where to find them?

Tip: Fancy brand high street stores are not a good place to start. Those in the know start at Peaches & Scream – Franschhoek’s second-hand and country furniture shop.

Much of the fun in visiting the shop is that it is near impossible to take in everything in one visit.

The item you’re looking for may well elude your eye during your first visit and there’s always new stock arriving. On the other hand, if you see something that intrigues you don’t dally as it will probably be gone when you return for a second look!

Peaches & Scream is a partnership between BuildIt’s Jonathan Peach and Ruth April. Ruth made the news in 2012 when she won eTV and BuildIt’s Jack Up Your Shack competition. Rather than spending all her winnings on ‘jacking up her shack’ Ruth opted to do the wise thing and kept some of her winnings to invest in an incomegenerating venture. This led to the partnership with Johnathan.

For Jonathan it’s a return to the family business in a way. Years ago his father was one half of another furniture business – Peach & Hatton in Durban.

When the Tatler visited we were immediately drawn to two contrasting armoires near the entrance. The

first was a pre-WWII highly-decorated satinwood number. This skilfully-crafted high-end piece would have been fit for any glamourous 1920s flapper to store her frocks. Next to it a much simpler and beautifully-proportioned Oregon pine armoire has its own charm. Deeper in the shop a sturdy 1970s living room set vies for attention with some ball and claw stools – all just waiting for some TLC to bring them back to stunning life.

Another tip: If you don’t see what you’re looking for ask what secrets the storeroom holds.

Ruth says her favourite aspects of being a business owner is being independent, dealing with customers and learning about what they want so she can better assist them.

The shop has been so successful that it has now opened a second location in Market Street, Groendal.

The new shop sells a wide range of furniture and appliances. Popular brands such as Cloud 9 mattresses, Tedelex, Defy and LNG appliances are available. Whether you’re looking for brightly coloured funky plastic chairs, a mattress, simple dining set, stove or DIY cupboards Peaches & Scream will be able to assist you. BuildIt can also assist with arranging payment terms. fbuildit@gmail.com | 021 876 2883 or 021 876 4410

Trained in Franschhoek

On 10 August Leeu Collection hosted a graduation ceremony for thirteen young people from the community. They had received training that changed their lives. The graduation certificates handed to them that day formally acknowledge their competence to be five-star waiters in the hospitality industry.

Learners, selected from a group of applicants, had attended an eight-week Table Attendant Training Programme presented by eXtraordinary Solutions. This course was funded by the Stellenbosch Municipality Mayoral Youth Skills Development Programme in conjunction with Leeu Collection. While on course learners were given practical experience and mentorship

by Leeu Collection at their Franschhoek properties and restaurants to hone their skills. Transport was provided throughout the course to make sure the thirteen learners could be present at venues as required.

According to Dominic, the course lecturer, the

young learners were an impressive group. He said the class members were all equally motivated and they were supportive of each other. The graduates clearly held their coach in high regard thanking him for not giving up on them and saying what an honour it had been to be his students. They were all grateful for the opportunity and in their speeches at the ceremony their comments ranged from, “I came with nothing and now I have confidence” to “I got a job because of you” to “You gave us hope and belief in ourselves” also with a touch of incongruity “I didn’t even know about Leeu Collection” and “It was an awesome rollercoaster ride and I learnt so much”.

All the graduates received job offers after the course and are now gainfully employed. One could hardly imagine a happier group. It is great testimony to Leeu Collection’s philosophy of development and learning to uplift people in the local community.

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Book Review Charlotte van Zyl

Night of Fire

Image: Matteo Conti

Q and A with Marc Stanes, co-founder and curator of Ebony.

What did you plan for Ebony when you opened the gallery ten years ago and why did you choose Franschhoek?

My two partners Leonard de Villiers and Dewald Prinsloo are friends who wanted to create a business based on unique South African design. We found a much larger space in Franschhoek than we originally anticipated and the inclusion of fine art created a pleasing different dynamic. We felt that Franschhoek not only had the visual appeal, with great restaurants and places to stay, but presented an opportunity to create a business focusing on high quality products and fine art. Franschhoek already attracted well educated and successful visitors, both local and international, but the retail offerings were more mass market.

What do you each bring to the partnership?

Dewald comes from banking and project management and he works across all the platforms of the business making sure it runs smoothly. He also works closely with clients on design projects. Leonard comes from a design background and creates unique pieces of furniture and advises on our major projects from concept to installation. My background as a photographer, represented by a gallery, and dealing with collectors allows me to see the industry from both the artist’s and the gallerist’s perspective. As a collector and curator having done collections from the Continent I bring my personal viewpoint to what we show.

Both ‘design’ and ‘curated’ are part of the Ebony identity. How so?

We have always worked with ‘Design’ which encompasses the elements of what we show. The personal nature of how we work and create our spaces, with the importance of fine and contemporary art, the term ‘Curated’ has become more apt over the years.

You recently opened a gallery in Bordeaux House. What attracted you to the space?

We wanted to have a stand alone gallery in Franschhoek dedicated to spaces for South African Masters and emerging artists from the continent.

In our view, Bordeaux House is the most beautiful gallery in Franschhoek with tremendous volume and outdoor space, so we are able to exhibit large scale paintings and sculptures.

What is your benchmark for choosing pieces for your galleries?

It’s all about quality and individuality. Our benchmark is high and it’s very personal. We know the artists and designers we exhibit and many of these relationships have been forged over a long period.

What do you mean when you say, “We don’t just hang things on the wall”?

We do not hang a work of art just to fill a space. It’s always a considered process; respecting the artist’s work.

Who are your clients?

Our clients are predominently South African but we also receive the benefit of the international visitors during high season. We never aimed solely at the international market as this is transient.

You represent eight artists at your gallery in Cape Town. What do you do for them?

We represent the core group of our gallery artists from our Loop Street Gallery. We choose artists for their individuality, quality and sense of purpose and give them a serious platform for exhibiting. We work with artists from South Africa, the DRC, Zimbabwe, Nigeria and Kenya. We manage their careers from publications, press to exhibitions and collaborations.

What is Art Franschhoek and what is your part in it?

Now in its second year, it evolved from the ‘Art in Clay’ Festival. Franschhoek has become a destination for collectors and Art Franschhoek offers events, talks and exhibitions around the arts over the weekend of 27- 29 October, continuing for the following month. All the major galleries are taking part. I have worked with the committee to help put Art Franschhoek on the map.

Tell us about the Erik Laubscher exhibition.

This major exhibition focuses on one of our finest abstract artists and his examination of the South African landscape. Drawing on works over a 50 year period, ‘The Landscapes’ will exhibit works never been seen before and will include large scale finished oils and smaller preparatory sketches and drawings.

Erik Laubscher’s career is well documented – from his early years at Michaelis School of Fine Art in the 1940s to his studies in London and Paris and his inclusions in the Sao Paulo and Venice Biennales.

The challenge he set himself was “creating the illusion of the landscape having continuing vastness and the painting being part of the whole, instead of something complete and contained”.

You are a well-known photographer. Do you still practise it as a ‘day job’?

I started photographing professionally at 18 in London and enjoyed a successful career. However, with the increasing success of EBONY and being invited to advise public, corporate and private collections I have scaled back the ‘day job’. I still photograph (and love doing so), but not every day!

By Colin Thubron. Publ: Vintage, 361 pages.

I know Colin Thubron mainly as a travel writer.

I remember “Shadow of the Silk Road”, and “The Lost Heart of Asia” with great pleasure. It was only when I started to read his latest book “Night of Fire” that I realized that he was a novelist of note and that this was his eighth novel.

This double career raises the interesting question of how a travel writer’s style differs from his way of writing novels. The only other double act I can think of is Paul Theroux. Undoubtedly his travels to exotic places all over the globe have provided him with the authentic themes and backgrounds for his fiction. But beyond that, there is a common Theroux style: watchful, self- reflecting and visually arresting.

There seems, in the end, very little difference between the creative act of writing a travel book “A leap into the dark with no knowledge of where it will lead” (as Theroux says), and that of writing a novel. In “Night of Fire” Thubron has used the conventional fictional device of putting several people into a hazardous position which will probably lead to their deaths and finding a justification for the ending of their lives. I vaguely remember “The Bridge of San Luis Rey”

by Thornton Wilder (as book and movie) where a precarious mountain rope bridge snaps and plunges a whole lot of travellers to their deaths in a gorge. Every death is justified in some way.

This brings us to the structure of “Night of Fire” where we are told pretty early in the story that all seven of the inhabitants of a run-down old boarding house are going to perish in a devastating fire. This might fill some potential readers with a feeling of gloom and dread. It’s a grim thought that no sooner have you got to know a character and shared their hopes and fears, ups and downs, loves and lives, then the character is going to be helplessly immolated.

But Thurborn has a clever plan to deal with these pessimistic thoughts. He subtly makes the reader aware that the novel should be read as an allegory. The seven characters are all aspects of one composite human being involved in seven different attempts to seek a meaning to life. The fact that the tenants of the doomed house do not interact with each other, is not from a lack of interest. They cannot because they are seven aspects of a single soul. One aspect/character is an astronomer seeking answers in the massive display of stars and planets. Another is a lepidopterist (a student of butterflies and moths) who finds the same inscrutable, dizzying patterns in the wing of

a butterfly. Yet another is a neuro-surgeon who finds in the intricacies of the brain some indication of the complexity of life.

The same is true of the others, a religious searcher for the truth who finds himself involved in the complexities of ritual and worship of a Greek Orthodox monastery and a traveller (much like Thurborn himself) who is lost in Varanasi, the city of death along the Ganges. It is here that the traveller (and the reader) is enlightened by a Tibetan monk who explains that once one has embarked on the path of meditation you can never return. “You’d lose too much. You die back into suffering. We say that life is like a burning house.”

As you reach the end of the book you realize that the pattern of repetition has been there all the time, but the individual stories have obscured it.

All the characters in the burning house are called Stephen, or Steven or Stephanie. All are hopelessly involved with a dying mother or a dark-eyed seductress. All love butterflies.

Perhaps the story of Walford, the neurosurgeon, who is younger than the others, and who tries to penetrate the mysteries of the dying brain, is the most sympathetic of the characters. His death is harder to accept.

But strangely, after all these deaths by fire, you do not feel depressed, but rather inspired to reflect on the interconnectedness of the universe and of the human mind. It is a book worth persisting with, even if it is only for the beauty of the prose.

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Music Alchemy James Stewart

‘A Cultural State of Emergency’

Errol Dyers, a legendary South African guitar pioneer passed away in poverty a few weeks ago. In response, a fellow artist took to social media decrying a ‘Cultural State of Emergency’. It’s a term which invokes a harrowing time in our history when the government sought to control which ideas were acceptable, and who shared them with whom.

But if you looked in the dimly lit corners, on the other side of the railway tracks, beneath the surface in clubs, shebeens and at music festivals a language was fomenting. Music knew no boundaries. Colour was no measure; only musical ability and ideas. You either rocked or you didn’t. In a polarised country, a world pariah in an isolated state of flux a fledgling sound, quintessentially South African was agitating. It’s Kwela, Mbaqanga, Mbube, Gospel-rooted lexiconinfused Western melodies and rock – oddly some of it via Mozambique where Radio Lorenzo Marques playlisted bands like the Rolling Stones. And it became all-inclusively ours. As hurting and as damaged as we were as a nation we at least seemed to have found a bold voice with which to speak truth to power.

Perhaps in times of oppression artists are subversive by necessity. To stifle an artist’s curiosity is akin to smothering. And so stories abound of musicians smuggled through police checkpoints in the back of

large Valiants and Chevrolets to play township gigs.

Freedom of association – or creative death.

The result was that during apartheid’s vicious zenith eVoid, Via Afrika, Bright Blue jived alongside the banned Voëlvry Tour made up of Afrikaans rockers throwing off their restrictive Calvinist shackles and flipping two fingers to their parents and the oppressive regime they supported. It was the time of world supernovas like Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Juluka, Johnny Clegg and Savuka. Paul Simon’s ‘Graceland’ album blew it all open for us representing our sound at the top of the Billboard Top 40. Had we been a democratic country at the time who knows which other artists could have ridden in behind on those coat tails.

And then as if it had never happened we emerged from the darkness, the epitome of democratic possibility. “Shosholoza” rang out at rugby matches and nowhere could a National Party voter be found.

The fever of hurt and neglect not addressed which nearly tore us apart still lingers in our nation-body today, just enough to bear for twenty-odd years, but flaring up again, threatening to engulf us.

Where are the artists now? Those special and awkward harbingers with the power to connect us and give expression to our innate need to communicate the visceral and existential human experience; that we are, in fact, not alone but all from the same cloud of gas and space dust.

Where is Bob Marley?

Is it fair to expect this of artists? Obviously not.

Where did that ever get them anyway? It’s all (or mostly) about the money. And that’s cool. Got to have it. So let’s go there. Next month.

Such a song and dance

On Tuesday, 25 July, the Franschhoek Culture Vultures took a break from chatting about the winter temperatures and water shortage and boarded a local Davids Transport bus for Camps Bay. They had tickets for Synergy at Theatre on the Bay and switched to entertainment mood with glasses of Leopard’s Leap bubbly and wine.

It was delightful to see Ian von Memerty again. He and his wife, Vivienne, sang and danced their way through a host of hits which pleased the audience no end. Amazement, particularly at the long list of songs Ian always manages to remember in his compilations

and Vivienne’s rendition of Send in the Clowns, brought on loud applause. It was a lovely entertaining evening and a worthwhile outing to the city.

After the show Patrick picked the group up at the theatre door for an easy drive back to Franschhoek.

Snacks were brought out, chatting ensued, laughter interrupted and all was well with the world by the time everyone got home.

If you would like to receive information on future outings, please send your name, email address and cell phone number to news@franschhoektatler.co.za.

Creative learning space

Anyone arriving at Bridge House School at the start of this term must have been pleasantly surprised by the creative environment fostered by the current exhibition of sculptures.

Unlike the previous two sculpture exhibitions at Bridge House, which each featured the work of one artist (Sam Allerton in 2015 and William Sweetlove in 2016), this year’s exhibition celebrates work by a variety of different artists curated

by Gordon Froud and William Vaesen.

Last year William Vaesen, of The Boutique Gallery, brought works

by William Sweetlove to Bridge House. He now also represents Sam Bridge House pupils admire Lucas Thobejane’ ironwood sculpture “Water for Africa” Allerton whose works school. Last year the school bought a drawing by Jono featured in the first exhibition. In this way the original Dry that is now exhibited in the college foyer. As part vision dreamed up by Bridge House art teacher Dave of the handing-over process, Jono spent a day in the Fuller and Sam Allerton in the art room several years art room interacting with art students. ago has now come full circle.

A percentage of any sales from the exhibit will be (Adapted from a report by Dave Fuller in the Bridge donated to Bridge House to purchase artwork for the House College newsletter.)

Franschhoek Lentefees 2017

Septembermaand vier die NG Gemeente Franschhoek die vallei se kunste. Volgens die organiseerders is die doel van die fees “om weer die unieke gawe van die kreatiewe self te ontdek.”

Die tema van die fees: Strome van lewende water sal uit sy binneste vloei. “Hierdie tema inspireer vanuit elkeen se diepste bewussyn dat daar dankbaarheid is”, sê die organiseerders. Kunstenaars wat lede is van die Franschhoek Kunsroete neem deel, maar die fees skep ook ‘n platform vir ander plaaslike kunstenaars wat hul kunswerke ten toon wil stel.

Benewens die kunsuitstalling wat spesiaal binne die historiese NG Kerk aangebied gaan word is daar ook spesiale gaste wat kom deelneem aan

die Sondag eredienste. Die bekroonde en gewilde musikante wat kom optree is: Annalise Wiid op 3 September, Neil Buchner op 10 September en Lize Beekman op 17 September.

Daar word gehoop dat die fees gemeensaamheid tussen alle mense in die dorp sal bou, onder andere deur finansiële ondersteuning te bied aan projekte wat hul beywer vir vroeë kinderontwikkeling.

Registrasievorms vir kunstenaars wat wil deelneem aan die fees is beskikbaar by die kerkkantoor.

Vir enige navrae oor die feesuitstalling kontak gerus vir: Herman du Plessis (082 579 5822), Ingrid Maritz (072 226 9158) of Blommie by die kerkkantoor (082 662 0717).

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Jyotish Vedic Astrology Robert Rittel

Aries, 21 March – 19 April: Mars is making his way into Virgo, the constellation of refinement and articulation. This energy should be used to get your books up to date and your finances into order. The yes or no of a reserved person has more weight and influence than a hundred words of a talkative person.

Taurus, 20 April – 20 May: Venus has moved into Leo, which always creates issues of self-pity and insecurities around actions one takes. Mercury is retrograding in this constellation as well, creating plenty of confusion and miscommunication. What begins with deception continues and ends with deception.

Gemini, 21 May – 20 June: The retrograding situation with Mercury easily creates misconception, which can be taken too seriously and create embarrassment for you. The wise says in one word what the foolish cannot explain in a thousand words. If you wish for relief in life rise above complexity and conventionality.

Cancer, 21 June – 22 July: The eclipse that happened in August brought forward a lot of euphoria and anxiety in sensitive people. These natural phenomena are very subtle and can create a lot of mistrust in change and its consequences. They have the effect of creating outer courage and inner fears.

Leo, 23 July – 22 August: Many planets in one constellation always provide some sort of shift or change in direction.

Venus in Leo appreciates the drama, Mercury becomes the fool and Mars brings in the disappointment of expectations.

As fire can cook food or burn it, so also does pain affect the human heart?

Virgo, 23 August – 22 September: Retrograding Mercury can create havoc in communication and

self-assurance. It is the exaltation of the spirit which produces all beauty.

Libra, 23 September – 22 October: A sincere feeling of respect needs no words, even silence can speak of one’s respectful attitude. If you even dismiss the idea of unionship, you will be taken to unionship, someday. Right and wrong depend upon attitude and situation and not upon your actions.

Scorpio, 23 October – 21 November: Faithfulness has a fragrance which is perceptible in the atmosphere of the faithful. The pain in your emotional equilibrium is the price paid for the quickening of your heart. All things in life are materials for wisdom to work with. The fulfillment of every activity is in its balance.

Sagittarius, 22 November – 21 December: Pretenses are the struggle in this asterism and the more difficult you are with yourself, the more difficult it is to deal with you. It is easy for you to make examples of others as an excuse for your wrongdoing. Do not forget that the hereafter is the continuation of the same life in Very another sphere.easy Capricorn, 22 December – 19 January: A pure conscience gives one the strength of a lion and a 3 5 rabbits. guilty conscience turns people into hiding The knowledge of your truth must accept the 5 of human 2 nature. Power 7 is utilized to its psychology best advantage when it is used for a greater good.

Aquarius, 20 January – 818 February: 2 Liberation 6 is the prime object to understand the true relationship between your creation and 3 the blindness1caused by the influence of illusions. Forgetting the real self and the providing circumstance 9 are the root of8all 4 your suffering. Ignorance is the perception of the nonexistent, and the nonperception of the existent.

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Smalls

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

PROFESSIONAL POOL SERVICE REQUIRED? Keep it local! Get a quote.

Call RiaPools: 072 347 5355

PET-SITTER / HOUSE-SITTER / CARETAKER: I am a responsible, mature woman who adores animals. I can also supervise domestic staff, pool/garden maintenance, car care etc. You can trust me with your precious pets & belongings.

Franschhoek only. Contact Sue at 083 2709555.

LOOKING FOR JOB as a domestic worker (stay in or out), baby sitting, porter. I have 3 years experience. Contact Linda Mhangu: 073 8180966

APPLE TECH SUPPORT: Need help with your iPhone, iPad or Mac? For support, training and set up services, call John on 081 3617228.

ASSISTANCE OFFERED: I am a caring, friendly, older woman who can assist you in your house, shop or office.

I can run errands or drive you around.

Available afternoons, evenings or weekends. 083 2709555.

HOMESITTING/CHILD CARE/ PETSITTING/GENERAL ASSISTANCE: Responsible, trustworthy, mature lady.

Contact Wilma 078 4752710.

BOOK BINDING AND BOOK REPAIRS. Contact 021 876 4129 or john@thearmchair explorer.co.za

EXCESS BOOKS? Shelves creaking, moving house or just thinning out your collection? Contact 021 876 4129 VINTAGE CAR OR PICK UP in need of some t.l.c. sort by vintage buyer! What is in your garage that you may want to part with? Call Mel: 083 3066478 CHANGING TO A SALT WATER SYSTEM? Let us advise & quote for you!

Call RiaPools: 072 347 5355 LOOKING FOR A JOB as a house keeper/ cleaner and nanny. alawian lady, Mercy, 27 years old with 4 years experience and a hard worker. Call 083 5236288/078 8274170 LOOKING FOR THAT SPECIAL BOOK and can’t find it? Call us at the Armchair Explorer, we will source it for you.

Contact 021 876 4129 POOL PUMP PROBLEMS? Noise? We quote and help you out! Call RiaPools: 072 347 5355 LOOKING FOR A JOB as housekeeper.

Malawian lady, aged 36, with 2 years’ experience. Contact Leah 074 4418801 DO YOU STILL HAVE THAT POOL LEAK? Loosing water all the time? Let us quote and take care of the problem! Call RiaPools: 072 347 5355 WANTED FOR LONG-TERM RENTAL: Furnished, 2 bedroom accommodation.

Contact Stephen Coupe: 072 4588769 RE-FIBRE GLASS YOUR POOL in any colour you like. Call RiaPools for a quote: 072 347 5355 PRIVATE TUTORING: Scholastic help, Grades R-9. I completed NILD, an American qualification for assessment & addressing of learning difficulties, in South Africa known as Brain Dynamics.

Prior experience. Did homeschooling for 11 years. Contact Wilma 078 475 2710 wilmabotha1962@gmail.com

PRIVATE TUTORING: Scholastic help, Grades R – 9. I completed NILD, an American qualification for assessment and addressing of learning difficulties, in SA known as Brain Dynamics. Prior experience. Did homeschooling for 11 years. Contact Wilma 078 4752710 BEE HIVES! Do you have a section of land that is not arable? I would like to discuss placing a few hives on suitable site as hobby interest initially. Call Mel: 083 3066478 LOOKING FOR A JOB as housekeeper.

Charity Mopu, a Malawian lady of 48 with available reference. 063 1954811 MALAWIAN LADY ,aged 37, looking for a job as house keeper, porter, baby sitter and domestic worker. I can stay in or out and have 4 years’ experience. Contact Lizzie 073 2094976 LOOKING FOR A JOB as male General Worker. Contact Zuko Jozi 084 9562825 TYPING done quickly and professionally.

Competitive rates. Wilma 078 4752710 LOOKING FOR A JOB as a domestic worker. I am a Malawian lady. Contact Clepher 074 7331603 TO SWAP: I have Lavender plants in bags; Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow in a bag; Daisy bushes and what have you to swap for Zimbabwe Creeper; Pentshemmon plants, Red Hot Pokers or what have you?

Phone Alison 021 876 2121 HOUSE SITTER: Janneman van der Linde. Versorg u troetels in u afwesigheid, asof u daar is. Hy stap die woewe, speel en borsel die katjies en voer almal by Trommel se dik verby. SMS of Whats App vir Janneman: 072 630 0253 Of bel hom op 082 694 5001

FLOODLIGHTS FOR SALE

VERBLYF GESOEK: Janman van der Linde gesonde 60jr, is House Sitter van beroep, wie soms selde tuis mag wees.

Dog soek asb netjiese en veilige kamer, stoepkamer of outside room met stort, teen billike vooruitbetaalde maandelikse tarief in Franschhoek? Bel of sms gerus.

Janman vd Linde. 082-69 45 001

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072 378 1916 or 021 876 4123 Email: onhireo@gmail.com

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Email: floormasterstell@gmail.com

+27 (0)21 876 3640 Unit A, Fabriek Nationale No 1, 9 Fabriek street, Franschhoek 7690 herman@franschhoekelectric.co.za www.franschhoekelectric.co.za

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THESE 2 LUXURY PROPERTIES AVAILABLE IN DOMAINE DES ANGESE R9 100 000

Mediterranean Inspired Family Residence

Set among the vineyards and centred around a courtyard. This family home with its open plan farm style kitchen dining area and lounge, lives alfresco to the courtyard and leads to the veranda overlooking the vineyards. Separate scullery/pantry, cosy study with gas fireplace and an upstairs guest suite with separate lounge, fireplace and potential kitchenette. A charming property.

WEB REF: WWS7392 Levy: R5350

650m2

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Villa Angelica

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Well designed home tucked away between olive and lemon trees. A private garden of lavender and roses and a well thought through bespoke kitchen. 3 en-suite spacious bedrooms, wooden floors and private terraces.

WEB REF: WWS7398 Levy: R5350

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Contact Melina 082 419 9928 | melina.v@harcourts.co.za Contact Adell 083 964 1155 | adell.f@harcourts.co.za

RENTALS

Domaine des Anges is a unique Mediterranean style wine and olive estate. The estate is fully developed with 38 homes set amongst the vineyards. This well managed estate of approximately 11 hectares, has 7 hectares under vineyard and offers a family clubhouse with gym, communal swimming pool, tennis court with mature citrus and approximately 200 40-year-old olive trees planted along the cobbled roadways. The full-time estate manager Juan van Zyl efficiently manages a full landscaping farm team of workers under the guidance of a well-run Body Corporate and chaired by Alistair Cunningham. Two beautiful dams complete this picturesque estate hidden in the heart of Franschhoek.

4 Bordeaux Street, Franschhoek | harcourtswinelands.co.za

What to consider when switching your home loan

If you ever find yourself pondering the prospect of switching your home loan to another bank, it is essential that you do your homework.

Stanley Mabulu, Head of Sales at FNB Home Loans says lenders have made it easier for consumers to switch home loans, provided that they meet all the criteria and requirements.

“There are many reasons why consumers consider switching, such as getting better service and value, favourable interest rates, consolidating finances when getting married and long term cost saving, amongst other reasons,” says Mabulu.

However, before embarking on this financial journey, there are important factors that consumers should consider to ensure that they reach their goals and get the best value possible from their bank: New home loan – when switching, you are technically applying for a new home loan with the lender of your choice.

As a result, a full loan application has to be completed, followed by a standard affordability and credit assessment which is line with the National Credit Act (NCA) requirements.

“If your finances are not in order, there is a high likelihood that your application may not be successful,” says Mabulu.

Costs – fees that you would normally incur for a new home loan, such as the initiation and bond registration fees are also applicable when switching.

“Because you are taking up a new home loan, the bond you had registered when first buying your house should be cancelled at the Deeds Office, and there will be additional fees associated with this,” says Mabulu.

Furthermore, you are also likely to be charged an

Stanley Mabulu, Head of Sales at FNB Home Loan

early termination fee by your current home loan provider, should you fail to inform them 90 days in advance that you are cancelling your bond with them.

In order to take the angst out of switching, lenders often give customers discounts or take on some of these fees to make the process easier. For example, FNB pays bond registration attorney’s fees up to the current bond amount and debits the initiation fee to the bond account, so that customers won’t have to pay it upfront.

Switching to your primary bank – it is advisable to bank with the provider that has bonded your home, as this could give you more value and provides flexibility in managing your finances.

“Consumers who have more than one home loan with different lenders also find it valuable to switch, as having their property portfolio with one bank makes it easier, cost effective and provides them with more value in the long-term,” adds Mabulu.

Shopping around for the best deal – it is standard practice for lenders to entice customers with irresistible offers to switch. However, when planning to switch make sure that you have consulted all major lenders and weighed the value and benefits offered before making your decision.

“Switching your home loan can benefit you in the long-term if carefully considered and carried out in line with your personal financial plan,” concludes Mabulu. www.fnb.co.za

Contact Johanel 083 445 9632 | johanel.burger@harcourts.co.za

Meet Johanel Burger, the newly appointed rental agent for Harcourts Winelands.

Johanel is passionate about building relationships with her clients and has the support of the internationally recognised Harcourts group, to provide the best service possible.

adell.f@harcourts.co.za | melina.v@harcourts.co.za

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FRANSCHHOEK

R6 500 000

FRANSCHHOEK

R8 900 000

Bedrooms 6 Bathrooms 4 256310 FRANSCHHOEK COUNTRY HOUSE Double storey, unique setting, well located and offers beautiful mountain views and space. Generous accommodation consists of large entrance hall, guest toilet, voluminous lounge and dining room, open plan country kitchen with scullery. Upstairs is the main bedroom en suite with dressing room, leading onto a balcony, 2nd bedroom with separate bathroom and lovely study area overlooking the downstairs living area. Ground floor has an additional 2 bedrooms en suite, as well as an adjoining self contained cottage and a separate laundry. A delightful sunny breakfast room leads onto a patio overlooking the garden and swimming pool.

Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2 438795 SPLENDID CONTEMPORARY HOME ON DESIRABLE ESTATE A breathtaking villa situated on the desirable Domaine des Anges Estate in Franschhoek with romantic surroundings including rose gardens, lavender fields, vineyards, olive trees and citrus trees. This stylish 3 bedroom home offers contemporary open plan accommodation with a definite WOW factor! Estate amenities include a stunning Clubhouse, a floodlit tennis court, manicured gardens, paved walkways and a communal lap pool, all within a stone’s throw of the Villa. Excellent security adds to the sense of well-being on this enviable Estate.

Tania Van Deemter 076 726 2873 & Marianne Van Der Merwe 082 921 3248 | Office 021 876 4592

Tania Van Deemter 076 726 2873 & Marianne Van Der Merwe 082 921 3248 | Office 021 876 4592

FRANSCHHOEK

R23 000 000

FRANSCHHOEK

R3 750 000

Bedrooms 6 Bathrooms 5 434855 AWARD WINNING BOUTIQUE WINE FARM A rare opportunity to own one of the Cape Winelands award winning boutique wine farms. This 40ha lifestyle wine estate is located on the slopes of the Wemmershoek Mountain and commands spectacular views of the Berg River. Improvements include a manager’s house, 2 cottages, 80-seat restaurant/wedding venue with tasting room, wine store and maturation cellar with shed for implements and storage. A further 2 large main houses and 3 cottages of 195m² can be built. The property will be sold as a going concern and be rated for VAT. Asking price of R23m comprises R20m for property and R3m for the wine stock.

432473 SECURE LIFESTYLE OPPORTUNITY We are privileged to offer a unique opportunity to acquire this magnificent 1539m2 north-facing plot, situated in the exclusive La’Avenue de Franschhoek. The plot offers breath-taking mountain views, yet it is a mere stroll from the Franschhoek Village, known as the culinary capital of South Africa with its award winning restaurants and wine estates, the perfect destination for the lovers of the finer things in life, offering heritage, culture, relaxed lifestyle and perfect weather. This is a must see for those who are looking for something very special to build their dream home on.

Kevin Layden 082 300 9446 & Esmé Wildman 083 307 8039 | Office 021 876 4592

Kevin Layden 082 300 9446 & Esmé Wildman 083 307 8039 | Office 021 876 4592

FRANSCHHOEK

R5 100 000

FRANSCHHOEK

R5 400 000

Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 3 Garages 1 Parking 1 435249 OLDE WORLD VILLAGE CHARMER A fantastic opportunity to buy a large family home with exceptional mountain views. This village home offers flexible accommodation over two floors with north facing reception rooms which include a large sitting room with woodburner, dining room and spacious kitchen with pantry, comfortable bedrooms and the excellent addition of a fully self contained two bedroom flat on the ground floor level which could generate a great rental or be easily incorporated into the main house. Large double garage, ample off street parking and mature front and rear garden.

Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garages 2 436504 TIMELESS COTTAGE IN PICTURESQUE GARDEN SETTING This sought after north facing cottage is situated on a corner stand within walking distance of the village and consists of 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Main bedroom has a full en suite bathroom and walk in closet. Light and bright open plan living areas include lounge, dining room and kitchen, with separate laundry.The dining room leads out onto the undercover patio and pool area surrounded by a beautifully landscaped garden with irrigation system. This village home is completely underestimated from the road, offering charm and lovely unexpected views of the Middagkrans Mountain.

Tania Van Deemter 076 726 2873 & Marianne Van Der Merwe 082 921 3248 | Office 021 876 4592

Kevin Layden 082 300 9446 & Esmé Wildman 083 307 8039 | Office 021 876 4592

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LA BELLA VITA

R27 000 000

PEARL VALLEY

R1 950 000

Bedrooms 6 Bathrooms 6 Garages 4 411894 MAGNIFICENT STATEMENT HOME IN LIFESTYLE SECURITY ESTATE This magnificent property occupies 2 portions of the La Bella Vita Security Estate, situated in the heart of the Cape Winelands. Set in 3.2386ha of landscaped gardens with own dam and vineyards, this 6 bedroom masterpiece commands majestic views of the Simonsberg and Drakenstein Mountains, offering double volume entrance hall with sweeping 2-sided staircase, kitchen with walk-in fridge, family room with surround sound, double volume dining room, entertainer size lounge and undercover patio, staff quarters, three garages and two storerooms. There are 4 luxurious en suite bedrooms inside the main house and two outside guest cottages.

433510 STUNNING PLOT ON PEARL VALLEY ESTATE Join the trend and be the owners of this magnificent plot capturing views of the 10th green and lake. Plans have been drawn up for the stand. Situated in the heart of the estate and surrounded by developed properties lies this magnificent 728m2plot commanding outstanding views of the Simonsberg Mountain. The Pearl Valley Golf Estate offers it’s owners an 18 hole championship golf course, clubhouse with restaurant and play area, fully equipped gym, health spa, floodlit tennis courts, equestrian centre, boma on the Berg river and world class state of the art security. Come and experience tranquility and exceptional quality of life.

Kevin Layden 082 300 9446 & Esmé Wildman 083 307 8039 | Office 021 876 4592

Kevin Layden 082 300 9446 & Esmé Wildman 083 307 8039 | Office 021 876 4592

PEARL VALLEY

R6 750 000

PEARL VALLEY

R6 750 000

Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2 354666 GOLF ESTATE LIVING AT ITS BEST Family home with open plan living to maximise stunning views of the golf course, Simonsberg Mountain and lake. Offering flowing reception rooms with fireplace, sliding doors leading onto glass enclosed entertainer’s patio overlooking the pool. Kitchen with integrated fridge/freezer and separate laundry. Guest bedroom with en-suite and private courtyard, upstairs main bedroom with dressing room and en-suite, 3rd and 4th bedroom all have own balconies and family bathroom. The estate offers its owners a clubhouse, island pool, gym, health spa, floodlit tennis courts, equestrian centre and a 18 hole championship golf course.

Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2 437266 PEARL VALLEY GOLF ESTATE - PLOT & PLAN Facing north and overlooking the water with mountain views, this plot & plan single storey 282m2 home has 3 bedrooms all en-suite and top quality finishes. The home will be built on a 694m2 plot and will offer open plan living, scullery, guest toilet, study nook, 2.5 garages, undercover patio with built-in-braai and pool. Price inclusive (turn-key) for completed home includes generous amounts for high quality finishes, architect fees, registration, insurance, balau pool deck and energy efficient glass. Transfer duty will only apply to the plot purchase valued at R2m, constituting a R500k saving on re-sale.

Kevin Layden 082 300 9446 & Esmé Wildman 083 307 8039 | Office 021 876 4592

Kevin Layden 082 300 9446 & Esmé Wildman 083 307 8039 | Office 021 876 4592

PEARL VALLEY

R10 499 000

VAL DE VIE

R4 750 000

Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 4 Garages 2 Parking 1 412736 SUPERBLY LOCATED IN PEARL VALLEY GOLF ESTATE This home offers privacy and a lovely flow with built in surround sound and flat screen TV, dining room, family room with fireplace and kitchen with scullery and laundry area. Master bedroom with dressing room and fitted bathroom overlooks patio and stunning views. Double garage and golf cart garage.

Features include underfloor heating, fireplaces, air conditioning, swimming pool, separate outside toilet, central vacuum system, special lights and alarm system throughout the house. The property commands sublime views of the Paarl Rock and is a mere 18km from the world renowned Franschhoek village. A truly elegant home awaits you!

366369 VAL DE VIE POLO ESTATE North facing 1497m² stand in the exclusive upmarket Val De Vie Polo Estate, situated in a quite circle with unsurpassed views of Paarl Rock and the Simonsberg mountain range. Situated within 50 kilometres of the V&A Waterfront and Cape Town’s world famous beaches and just a 45 minute drive to Cap[e Town international Airport the estate offers a restaurant, clubhouse, gymnasium, equestrian center, boma with braai area on the Berg River and a heated indoor pool hosted by the Ryk Neethling Swimming Training Academy. It also has world class security with an impeccable record.

Kevin Layden 082 300 9446 & Esmé Wildman 083 307 8039 | Office 021 876 4592

Kevin Layden 082 300 9446 & Esmé Wildman 083 307 8039 | Office 021 876 4592

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R 8 900 000

R 5 100 000

Immaculate lifestyle property on gentleman’s estate

Large comfortable income producing family home

Surrounded by rose gardens, lavender fields, Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards, olive and citrus trees, the Villa is situated on platinum Domaine Des Anges and is a retreat that reflects stylish interiors with a provincial flair. The property features two grand entrances, with a guest bathroom, an office and 3 generous en suite bedrooms;each leading to a unique large private outside terrace with spectacular views and a magnificent mountain backdrop. Commensurate is the mixing of old and new by its thick walls, vaulted ceiling and the use of expansive glass. The lounge and dining room are open plan with a heart-warming fireplace. The modern kitchen has a large island that encourages sharing a chopping board and good conversation. The appliances are high end with the inclusion of a well-designed separate scullery and pantry, and depending on the season her whisper quiet ceiling air conditioners and underfloor heating service both your cooling and heating requirements. Estate facilities include a picturesque tennis court, a clubhouse reminiscent of an old world gentleman's era, a balanced pool table, boule court, gym, steam room, 2 lakes teaming with birdlife, manicured gardens, paved walkways and a lap pool with breathtaking views, all within a few metres of the Villa.

This large comfortable split-level family home with income potential is situated on a large corner stand in the older part of Franschhoek Village. Upstairs comprises of entrance hall, very large bright and airy sitting room with inter -leading dining room. Fully fitted kitchen and walk-in pantry/scullery. Themain bedroom is en-suite and the other 2 bedrooms share a family bathroom. There is a study situated off the entrance hall. Downstairs is the 2 bedroom flat which is completely self-contained and has access from inside the main house and private outside access. There is an open plan lounge/dining room/ kitchen and one large bathroom serves both bedrooms. There is a larger than normal double garage on the lower level and it has access into the main section of the house. There is ample off street parking for guests. There are 2 lock-up storerooms. The garden is well established and has mature trees it is fully fenced. This property is not to be missed and is priced to sell.

Janice Hicks 072 991 6272 • janice.hicks@rawson.co.za

Janice Hicks 072 991 6272 • janice.hicks@rawson.co.za

R 5 400 000

R 12 000 p/m + VAT

Corner stand with beautiful garden

Rental

This comfortable 3 bedroom family home is situated on a large corner stand and has a well-established fully irrigated garden which makes the outdoor living completely private.Comprising of a small entrance hall which leads on to an open-plan dining room / living room and fully fitted kitchen. The scullery/laundry is separate. The main bedroom comprises large bedroom full double bathroom and walk-in secure dressing room. There are 2 additional bedrooms which are a comfortable size and share a separate full family bathroom.The double garage is extra length and has a workshop with own outside entrance this is an easy conversion into a self-contained flat should one need additional accommodation.The outside entertainment area leads off the dining room/living room onto a beautiful partially enclosed veranda which is north facing and has great views over the mountains and pool which is set to the side of the stand giving ample lawn area for outside entertaining. There is a wooden storage shed and water well with pump which irrigates the indigenous garden. Grey water also leads onto the garden.The roof design was constructed with a loft conversion in mind. The property has excellent security throughout.A lovely property which is definitely worth viewing,

This well positioned retail space on the main road is available to rent from the 1st of Sept 2017.

Long lease

Janice Hicks 072 991 6272 • janice.hicks@rawson.co.za

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FRANSCHHOEK Office: 021 876 2100 • winelandsint@pamgolding.co.za

EXCLUSIVE AGENT

Ref# FWI1333003

Franschhoek / Simondium / R7.9 million Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 3 / Undercover parking 3 / This charming thatch home is the ideal country retreat. Located on the lovely Deltacrest Equestrian Estate with mature Pin Oak trees, vines and stunning mountain and vineyard views.

Shelly Schoeman 083 301 8833 EXCLUSIVE AGENT

Ref# FWI1328502

EXCLUSIVE AGENT

Ref# FWI1317249

Franschhoek / Vacant land / R5 million

Franschhoek / R69 million

4000m / Design and build your home on a large plot within the Franschhe Hoek Security Estate and enjoy spectacular mountain views.

Bedrooms 7 / Bathrooms 7 / Garages 2 / Luxurious masterpiece located in a prime elevated position in the Fransche Hoek Estate offering sweeping views.

Doug Gurr 072 610 7208 / Jeanine Allen 082 410 6837

Doug Gurr 072 610 7208 / Jeanine Allen 082 410 6837

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EXCLUSIVE AGENT

Ref# FWI1248338

EXCLUSIVE AGENT

Ref# FWI1305138

Franschhoek / R8.5 million

Franschhoek / R7.5 million

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 4 / Parking 3 / Set in the exclusive Deltacrest Equestrian Estate, is this elegant, bright and spacious home.

Bedrooms 5 / Bathrooms 4 / Garage 1 / A masterpiece of elegance and style with some of the most spectacular mountain views in the village

Doug Gurr 072 610 7208 / Jeanine Allen 082 410 6837

Jeanine Allen 082 410 6837 / Doug Gurr 072 610 7208 /PamGoldingProperties

pamgolding.co.za

@PamGoldingGroup

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Local expertise, national presence and international audience

FRANSCHHOEK

R5 100 000

THREE BED WITH SEPARATE TWO BED APARTMENT Great value, spacious proper ty on a big plot with mature garden and views.

Tom Clode +27 (0)79 955 3114 Terry-Lee George +27 (0)82 650 9194

FRANSCHHOEK

WEB:184179

R21 000 000

STUNNING LIFESTYLE SMALLHOLDING Beautifully renovated 3 bed country style farm-house with upmarket finishes. Two income producing self-catering guest cottages, 1.2ha vines. Includes temperature controlled wine storage room and two staff cottages with separate access. Price excludes VAT Tom Clode +27 (0)79 955 3114 | Terry-Lee George +27 (0)82 650 9194

WEB: 175310

FRANSCHHOEK

R5 400 000

THREE BED ON LARGE PLOT WITH VIEWS North facing, open plan, quiet village location, mature indigenous garden with pool and mountain views.

Tom Clode +27 (0)79 955 3114 Terry-Lee George +27 (0)82 650 9194

FRANSCHHOEK

R3 500 000

FRANSCHHOEK

WEB:187417

R9 950 000

LEOPARD TREE CORNER TOWNHOUSE

HISTORIC HOUSE IN FRANSCHHOEK

This large 3 bedroom,3 bathroom townhouse with a spacious open-plan living area is ideal as a full time home, lock up and go, or investment property.

Excellent proportions and flow, and high quality finishes throughout. Good views and a small mature garden. Well worth viewing.

Historic property set within a glorious 2500m2 park-like garden.

Tom Clode +27 (0)79 955 3114 | Terry-Lee George +27 (0)82 650 9194

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WEB:187437

Tom Clode +27 (0)79 955 3114 Terry-Lee George +27 (0)82 650 9194

WEB:175245

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