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Pinot noir is the ultimate wine to have at the table. It's a white wine masquerading as red... [while] chardonnay is a red masquerading as a white. - Kevin Zraly Hi Splash Readers Pinot Noir is a red wine grape variety of the species Vitis Vinifera. The name also refer to wines created predominantly from Pinot Noir grapes. The name is derived from the French words for pine and black. The pine alluding to the grape variety having tightly clustered, pine cone-shaped bunches of fruit.

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Pinot Noir grapes are grown around the world, mostly in the cooler climates, but the grape is chiefly associated with the Burgundy region of France. Other regions that have gained a reputation for Pinot Noir include: the Willamette Valley of Oregon, the Carneros, Central Coast and California, the Elgin and Walker Bay wine regions of South Africa, South Australia, Adelaide Hills, Tasmania and Yarra Valley in Australia and the Central Otago, Martinborough and Marlborough wine regions of New Zealand.

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Pinot Noir is a difficult varietal to cultivate and transform into wine. The grape's tendency to produce tightly packed clusters makes it susceptible to several viticultural hazards involving rot that require diligent canopy management. The thin-skins and low levels of phenolic compounds lends Pinot to producing mostly lightly colored, medium bodied and low tannin wines that can often go through phases of uneven and unpredictable aging. When young, wines made from Pinot Noir tend to have red fruit aromas of cherries, raspberries and strawberries. As the wine ages, Pinot has the potential to develop more vegetal and "barnyard" aromas that can contribute to the complexity of the wine.

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Overbergers agree – it’s a hassle to have to drive to Cape Town, especially during peak time. And, although Hermanus provides in most of its inhabitants’ needs, there ís one line of products for which residents have had to frequently make the inevitable journey to the Mother City - sewing, embroidery and quilting supplies! However, this frustration is now a thing of the past. A stitching shop has opened its doors right here in mid-town, Hermanus!

Creative Notions

is a consultant and official dealer for brands such as Brother, Pfaff, Singer, Empisal, Ricoma, Feiya and Happy. Hence, the business is in the ideal position to give advice on the most suitable make and model sewing or embroidery machine to suit a customer’s needs and pocket. The shop also supplies a wide selection of embroidery, quilting and sewing consumables and accessories. Creative Notions is in Long Street, with ample, convenient and safe parking across the road. What’s more, haberdashery orders can be placed online and the goods delivered by fast and reliable couriers. For its dynamic owner, Louis Pretorius, this shop not only marks an expansion of his thriving business in Pretoria, but it’s also the realization of a dream that has been in the making since 2008. This goal was reached when Louis and his wife, Mireille were holidaying in the Western Cape. While driving into Hermanus, Louis exclaimed: “Hier wil ek bly!” (This is where I want to live!) Not one to let the grass grow under his feet, Louis found suitable premises the very same day. Within three months, the couple moved to Hermanus to start a branch of Creative Notions. Louis is multi-talented, but has always had a passion for stitching.

“Stitching as a hobby turned into a business when I discovered a dusty old knitting machine in the garage. As I was still holding down a nine-to-five job at the time, I knitted panels of sweaters and cardigans at night, sewing them together in the morning. I sold the finished garments to my colleagues at work,” chuckles Louis. Soon almost everyone at the office was wearing a “Louis-creation”! “Creative Notions in Pretoria began as a small, home-based business selling only one product,” Louis explains. Soon word of Louis’ knowledge and expertise got around and the business rapidly expanded, with customers across the African continent. This expertise has now become available to stitchers in Overberg, ranging from hobbyists, to home- and industrial businesses. In order to empower customers to master stitching skills, Louis and his proficient team also present regular hands-on training on various machines and an exciting variety of sewing, embroidery and quilting workshops. Should Hermanus be too far, or class dates be inconvenient, the Creative Notions website offers online video sewing projects and courses. More good news is that this unique shop is able to service and repair all makes and models of sewing and embroidery machines. Louis smiles broadly when he says: “It will give me pleasure to inspire Overberg to become stitch-empowered.” The shop also deals in used machines. So, what more could a sewing enthusiast want! Be sure to pop in at Creative Notions at 23 Long Street (next to Village Foods) to give a warm welcome to Louis and his team! Creative Notions can be contacted on 028 312 2182, info@creativenotions.co.za or www.creativenotions.co.za.

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NThis botanical gem has more than 1300 recorded plant species in its 1800 hectares.

ever before has a book been written on the Fernkloof Nature Reserve (FNR) in Hermanus.

To celebrate Fernkloof’s 60 year anniversary, a group of dedicated Hermanus Botanical Society members have combined their expertise in their various fields of interest, and the Fernkloof Nature Reserve book is a result of their considerable effort. There are 184 pages of glossy colour, with more than 400 photographs of plants and creatures, large and small, which can be seen in the Nature Reserve. All these are accompanied by a description of the plant/creature with useful tips for identification. Photographs of stunning views, descriptions of the 60 km of hiking trails, maps, geology, and so much more will be found in the book. It is A5 size with soft cover intended as a field guide and to be of interest to all visitors to the FNR.

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Flower Festival from 22 to 25 September 2017. This will be a special event with a book being launched to showcase Fernkloof and what it has to offer. It also acts as a handy hiking trail guide to lead nature lovers along a 60 kilometer network of paths to waterfalls and breathtaking views high up on the Kleinriver Mountains overlooking Hermanus, a popular tourist town in the Western Cape. The reserve is 1,800 hectares in area, ranging from sea level to 842 metres and harbours more than 1 250 species of indigenous fynbos species. The Fernkloof Nature Reserve forms part of the Cape Floristic Region near the southern tip of South Africa. Although it is the smallest of the six recognised floral kingdoms of the world, it boasts the highest concentration of indigenous plants per square meter and extraordinarily

high fynbos diversity. The economical worth of the CFR, based on harvests of fynbos products (e.g. wildflowers) and eco-tourism, is estimated to be in the region of R77 million a year. Thus the Cape Floristic Region has both economic and intrinsic biological value as a biodiversity hotspot, and as a major tourist attraction.

Visitors are welcome to attend the diverse programme during the celebrations, including Citizen Science Walks to explore and find rare species of fauna in the area, like the Drewes’ Moss Frog and Cape Dwarf Chameleon.

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with a botanical or nature theme. Bunches of fresh blooms will be for sale, and the nursery offers indigenous plants. Enjoy something to eat and drink at the Fynbos Café in the gardens. Back by popular request: 10 Mini Demonstration Gardens Land Art Workshops: design your own Land Art Sculpture Slithering Snake Fynbos Demonstration Special programmes for children Love-ability Wheel chair entrepreneurs with their products Citizen Science Exploration Walks Bugz Train through the gardens Student Art Competition exhibition Alpacas and their products Design a Fairy Garden Raffle with great prizes.

The custodians of Fernkloof Nature Reserve are the Overstrand Municipality, and the Fernkloof Advisory Board. The Hermanus Botanical Society is organising the Flower Festival and has the mandate to protect the flora and fauna and is passionate about educating people on the need for conservation of the Reserve. FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.fernkloof.org.za www.facebook.com/hermanusbotanicalsociety botsochermanus@telkomsa.net, or altapretoriushermanus@gmail.com. CLICK TO LEARN MORE

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which allow you to choose your target audience. You simply pick all the attributes of the ideal customer you would like to buy your service/product and it will magically do the rest for you. These include gender, age, interests, demographics, language and much more. The second advantage is the aspect of engagement as you can interact with your customers almost instantly. Other notable advantages include insights with data relevant to the habits of your following such as actions taken, the times they are online and the content they enjoy most. The relatively low cost of advertising on Facebook and other social media platforms is appealing for small to medium enterprises who don’t have large budgets. Social media platforms are additionally a great way to drive traffic to your website. Print media on the other hand also has its benefits and for those who think print is dead think again. Newspapers and magazines have some characteristics that the web simply cannot match or replicate. A study by Millward Brown found that physical material is more ‘real’ to the brain and it is thus perceived to have substance and meaning as it better connects to one’s memory by engaging with the ‘emotional and spacial processing’ of data by the brain. This is vital for brand associations.

Many local and national publications have healthy circulation figures making it worth your while to advertise with them. Magazines, brochures and catalogues, for example, tend to have a long life, as customers hold onto them or pass them on to friends and family. Studies have also shown that almost eight out of ten millennials who have grown up ‘online’ say that physical materials such as cards and letters make them feel more connected to people than digital messages. These findings, as well as other studies, clearly indicate that print media is here to stay and does play an important role in marketing efforts. Let’s face it, there is nothing better than hunkering down on your sofa with a mug of great java to page through your favourite publication. Ultimately the key to successful advertising is knowing the unique selling point of your product/service and then choosing a vehicle that will best target your ideal customer. Article by Tanya Tiefenthaler, founder and co-owner of I Love Hermanus, a social media and online marketing platform that promotes tourism in Hermanus and the Overberg.

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ROOIDAG LEON GROPP

“Rooidag” is ’ hartsprojek wat bestaan uit gedigtoonsettings van NP van Wyk Louw. Dit word as verhoogproduksie aangebied met selektiewe gedeeltes uit van Wyk Louw se prosa wat dien as bindingsteks. Die idee vir die toonsettings het gebeur toe ’n vriend een oggend ’n boek in my hand stop – Die versamelde gedigte van NP van Wyk Louw. Ek skerts ook in die vertoning hieroor want hy’t letterlik die boek in my hand gestop en gesê: “lees hierdie of ek bliksem jou”. Ek sal kan sê dat ek ’n vorm van muse in sy werk gevind het want ek was net so diep geïnspireer deur dit wat ek gelees het, dat ek die een gedig na die ander getoonset het. Ek het (met uitsondering van 2gedigte) al die gedigte binne ’n week getoonset. My vriende het goedhartig ingestem om die projek saam my aan te pak. As ’n reel is daar ’n vierstuk orkes op die verhoog, maar vir die 13 Augustus vertoning by die Kalfiefees is dit ek en Matthys Maree op klavier en akkordion. Die regisseur vir die produksie is Anna Davel.

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Sondag, 13 Augustus om 13:00 by die Burgersentrum

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ens het geen geleerde nodig om vir jou te sê hoe belangrik dit is om te kan lees, góéd te kan lees nie. Kinders wat kan lees, vaar beter in die skool en kan later ’n konstruktiewe rol in die samelewing speel. ’n Kind wat lees, verstaan die wêreld beter, weet die wêreld is veel groter as sy leefwêreld, weet ons is nie almal eenders nie, weet ons dink ook nie eenders oor sake nie. ’n Kind wat lees het ’n kans om ander mense met respek te hanteer. En dit alles begin by ’n boek. In 2004 het ’n lid (Nolte Smit) van die destydse spitsraad van die Vriende van Afrikaans, die blink gedagte gehad van ’n dag waarop mense gevra word om ’n Afrikaanse boek te koop. En hierdie jaar doen ons dit vir die dertiende keer. Op 14 Augustus 2017 is dit dus die dertiende Koop-’n-Afrikaanse-boekdag. Dis in alle opsigte ’n wen-wendag, want lesers, skrywers, uitgewers en boekwinkels baat hierby. Lesers kry afslag op boeke waarvoor skrywers tantième verdien. Hoe meer boeke verkoop word, hoe beter vir die totale Afrikaanse boekbedryf, en jy kan deel wees hiervan. Jou deelname kan kinders wat nie gemaklike toegang tot boeke het nie, help. ’n Kind in die grondslagfase behoort 40 boeke per jaar te lees. In sommige van ons gemeenskappe lees kinders een of twee boeke per jaar. Daar kan baie redes voor wees soos dat hulle nog nooit ’n boek besit het nie, dat hulle skoolbiblioteek swak bevoorraad is of dat daar niemand in hulle omgewing is wat hulle inspireer of motiveer om te lees nie. Dink ’n bietjie: ons kan ’n leesrevolusie veroorsaak as ons boekfluisteraars word. Ons steel die term, boekfluisteraar, by Donalyn Miller en haar boek, The Bookwhisperer. Donalyn glo dat daar in elke kind ’n innerlike leser is, op voorwaarde dat die regte boeke aan hom of haar gefluister, of gevoer, word. Jy kan hierdie rol speel by ’n kind of ’n skool in jou omgewing. Dit is alombekend dat mens ook nooit te vroeg vir ’n kind kan begin voorlees nie. Deur dit te doen, maak jy dalk van ’n kind in jou omgewing ’n lewenslange leser met al die voordele wat daarmee gepaard gaan. Gebruik Koop-’n-Afrikaanse-boekdag 2017 om iemand se boekfluisteraar te word. Feitlik al die boekwinkelkettings gee afslag op daardie dag of selfs langer (hou die ATKV-webwerf dop vir inligting hieroor), so maak solank ’n lysie van al die boeke wat jy wil gaan koop. Daar gaan groot afslag wees! In elke kind is daar ’n innerlike leser en dis jou voorreg om daardie leser wakker te maak en te ontgin! (The Bookwhisperer deur Donalyn Miller) Vir verdere inligting, kontak Amanda (amandad@vva.atkv.org.za) of Chareldine by (chareldinev@vva.atkv.org.za). En oorreed ook sommer die boekwinkels in jou omgewing om deel te neem! Mooi loop!

Amanda de Stadler

Onrus Artist

CHARMAINE DE JONGH GELDERBLOM

Charmaine’s love affair with Onrus started as a child, visiting Onrus with her father, every December school holiday. Visions of donkey carts laden with perlemoen and alikreukel, selling their harvest from the sea at the caravan park, climbing through giant Milkwood trees and swimming in the dark brown, luke warm water of the lagoon aroused her passion for being an Onrus artist. She uses extravagant colour in her paintings inspired by the sun and sea of Onrus. In later years, visiting Onrus, she couldn’t wait to visit the Onrus Gallery, feasting her eyes on the works of Hennie Niemann, Audrey Fourie and Gregoire, to name but a few. Today her dream has come through, opening her Studio doors at the old Onrus Gallery. “A privilege and honour to paint where these SA masters’ works were displayed.” Studio Charmaine De Jongh Gelderblom has opened its doors, corner of Van Blommenstein and Lagoon Drive, Onrus. She also exhibits her paintings at her gallery in Hermanus.

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ue to a high demand for entries into the 2018 Walk, the committee has decided that the registration process will take place via e-mail and NOT at the Registration meeting.

The committee does not want to compel any interested walker in incurring additional costs to travel to Hermanus to attend the meeting at the risk of not gaining an entry. This not neither reasonable nor fair. PLEASE NOTE: requests for an entry form can be sent to registration@lighthouse2lighthouse.co.za on the morning of 6 September 2017 at 8am. An entry form will be mailed to those requesting one. One e-mail – one entry form – one walker – one deposit. No group entries will be accepted.This assists the Registrar in controlling the number of entries. The ‘Registration Evening’ now serves as the meeting where every registered walker (who can attend), will view the presentations of the short-listed charities and vote for their charity of choice. It is still a very important meeting, but NOT to gain entry for the Walk. The registration fee for the 2018 Walk is R 1 750.00 per walker (non-refundable). The fee includes the following:  3 nights’ accommodation at Die Dam Holiday resort  3 breakfast and dinners provided by L2L Ladies Walk at Die Dam Holiday resort  Transport from Hermanus by bus, to and from Die Dam Holiday resort, to each day’s start and stop points, during the 4 day walk  Carry bag for 1st time walkers  Donation towards runner-up charity for the Official Practice Walk  Entry fees for National Parks during 4 day walk

Fundraising prerequisite per walker Each registered walker commits to raising as much funds as possible towards realising the proposed project of the Charity of Choice. Each walker attending The Charity Selection meeting in September will be able to cast her vote for the charity she deems most worthy. The L2L Ladies Walk set the group of walkers a target each year. The amount to strive for during the 2018 Walk is R500,000.00. Each walker is responsible for raising a minimum amount of funds to contribute towards the set goal, which is R 4 000.00

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DIE LAASTE EN LEKKERSTE LAG. . .

n so het ons gisteraand ons laaste vergadering gehad voordat die Kalfiefees amptelik volgende Woensdag, 9 Augustus, open. Na byna 10 maande van beplanning, oproepe maak, kunstenaars opkommandeer, kunstefeeste bywoon, fyn die finansies beplan en spook om by al die teikendatums te hou, is dit tog ‘n lekker gevoel wanneer mense konstant vra hoe ons dit regkry om jaar na jaar so ‘n wonderlike gebalanseerde program bymekaar te kry. - Die antwoord is eenvoudig: Spanwerk!

Met die komediant, Nik Rabinowitz ontdek ons ‘n verskeidenheid van temas, interessante aksente en baie stories wat eintlik al is wat jy hoef te weet van sy een-man vertoning, Fortyfied. Soos hyself tereg opmerk: “Die meeste mense sal dit In hierdie klein, soos die Voorsitter ons noem, “bende”, is verskriklik geniet en ‘n baie klein persentasie sal dit minder daar regslui, onderwysers, joernaliste, professionele besigheids- geniet. Maar die kleinste groepie mense sal graag ‘n staande manne en selfs ‘n musikant. Maar almal het dieselfde doelwit ovasie wou gee maar voel te aardig daaroor. Vir hierdie groep en passie naamlik om hierdie jaar die beste Kalfiefees nog ooit se hy – kom wees jouself en doen dit!! op die verhoog te kry. En na afloop van elke jaar se fees stem Dit sal ‘n groot fout wees as kunstefeeste nie sorg dat enige ons weereens saam. Dit was die beste een! werk van Nico Scheepers, bekende jong skrywer en regisseur, Soos die weke vorder nader aan die opening word daar met na elke fees genooi word nie. Elke produk uit sy pen is net eefyn oë dopgehou hoe die verkope van kaartjies vorder om nvoudig ‘n wenner en daarom is dit nie vreemd dat akteurs tou seker te maak nie een van die produksies bly agter nie, want staan om in enige van sy werke te speel nie. Nêrens, Noordelke kunstenaar verdien ‘n vol saal. En wanneer daar ‘n agteros Kaap, ‘n opvolg op verlede jaar se Amper, Vrystaat!, is ‘n moet is, dan word daar sommer ‘n rits planne gemaak om seker te op jou inkopielys vir Kalfiefees. En die akteurs De Klerk maak die verkope tel weer op. En met net een week voordat Oelofsen, Geon Nel en Albert Pretorius het ook geen bekendons afskop wil ons tog graag ‘n paar minder bekende, maar stelling nodig nie. Kom kyk gerus waarom al drie uitverkoopte geensins minder belangrike produksies, so ‘n laaste hupstoot vertonings by die pas afgelope Vryfees in Bloemfontein die tot ‘n vol saal gee. mense op hulle voete gehad het. Droom Martha Droom, ‘n produksie van die gewilde sanger Ian Roberts, baie bekende akteur en sanger bring vanjaar sy Koos van der Merwe, is regtig iets om te beleef. Uit die sanger Radio Kalahari Orkes om ons te kom vermaak. Die ses-stuks se eie woorde: ”Dit is nou die vyfde jaar sedert ek en pianis briljante musici kry dit reg om, met hulle eiesoortige maar baie Matthys Maree begin saamwerk het. Aan Droom Martha interessante musiek, gehore te laat saam dans. Droom se lirieke timmer ek al baie jare. Vir sommige het ek Wanneer al 48 inwoners van ‘n klein Laeveldse dorpie op my kitaar wysies uitgeworstel. Maar toe Matthys my woorde bymekaarkom vir die maandelikse fliekaand kan dit ‘n interesuiteindelik besoek met sy betowerende vermoë op die klavier sante affêre raak! Wessel Pretorius, seker een van ons beste het iets tot stand gekom wat meer is as waarvoor ek ooit sou hedendaagse akteurs, wat al ‘n draai gemaak het op onder ankon wens.” Kom beleef hierdie klanke op Woensdag 9 Augus- dere die Edinburgh Festival met een van sy vorige produksies, tus om 20:00 in die Burgersentrum. bring ‘n onvergeetlike ervaring in Die Ontelbare 48, Sondag, Refentse Morake – deesdae die naam op almal se lippe! 13 Augustus om 11:30 in die Sandbaaisaal. Dié satiriese draWat ‘n sprokiesverhaal wat eindelik waar word. Hierdie jong ma vier die mens se uithouvermoë en kyk na ons menslikheid man met die warm stem en sagte persoonlikheid geniet sy mus- wat almal, ongeag hoe anders elkeen dink en leef, saambind. iek met elke optrede waar hy sy talent met mense kan deel. Rooidag, ‘n musikale belewenis met die komposisies van die Die besondere manier waarmee hy met Afrikaans en musiek bekende kitaarspeler en gewese lid van CH2, Leon Gropp, werk maak van hom die geliefde sanger wat hy is. Dankie aan kom Sondagmiddag om 13:00 in die Burgersentrum aan die die “Tannie van Vereeniging” wat hom ontdek het en besluit beurt. Met gedigte van die bekende NP van Wyk Louw wat op het om om aan ons almal bekend te stel. Daarom dan ook ‘n besondere manier verwerk is kry die woorde sommer nuwe gepas om ons Gala-aand, Donderdag 10 Augustus om 19:00 in betekenis. Dis regtig ‘n voorreg om hierdie begaafde musikant die Sandbaaisaal, met Refentse as gaskunstenaar, aan te bied. in lewende lywe te kan beleef.

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ociologists tell us that less than one percent of the population are happy in their chosen occupation. Boston Breweries, proud brewers of Naked Mexican craft beer, are stoked to say that they have found a brand ambassador who is not only ecstatic about his choice of lifestyle, he is also extremely successful at what he does. Meet Tristan Roberts, body boarder extraordinaire. Tristan has been body boarding since the age of seven, and watching him perform in the waves you’d think he was born and raised in the surf line. Living and attending school in Hermanus was the next best thing: the lifestyle in that beautiful Cape town lent itself to spending quality time in the ocean on the doorstep of the Roberts family. The waves of Hermanus were Tristan’s mentors: there aren’t enough surfing superlatives or clichés to describe the moves he pulls as he shreds the wave faces. Even the names of the moves he performs can give you goosepimples: grabbing big air, inverts, backflips, air reverse 360˚s, el rollos – the works! The energy of the sea transformed into spectacular human motion – there can be no more visceral sport on the planet. Spending at least half of his life travelling the world bodyboarding circuit gives Tristan an incredible overview of the ways of the world, and this maturity is evident when you talk to him. Despite his success in competitions globally, he remains approachable and modest about his achievements; he talks more about the people he has encountered and how they have affected his life. His engaging manner invites friendship, and makes him the ideal ambassador. And talking about achievements… He is the current ISA Men’s World Champ, as well as the ASB Pro Junior World Champ. That’s World Champ, in both cases, in case you missed it. An incredible accomplishment for a twenty-year-old South African; but when you see Tristan carving his signature on the waves, you’ll understand exactly why he has reached these levels. He makes each wave his own, and like a jazz musician he interprets the shifts and moods of each break. Tristan jams like the pro he is! His schedule is packed with upcoming events, with three in Portugal and two in the Canary Islands looming in September and October. Tristan’s open approach to life is confirmed when he tells you that Portugal is his favourite destination; not because of the great breaks and Atlantic swells, but because of the people he communicates with. A down to earth attitude that belies his immense talent. When asked why he enjoys represents Naked Mexican Craft Beer, Tristan doesn’t miss a beat. “I will only support brands I believe in; Boston Breweries is a trendsetting company that is passionate about quality. Their open and supportive approach to marketing appeals to me; they are full of energy, and celebrate winning. My kind of guys!” Boston Breweries loves unique individuals; people who are not only expert at their chosen sport or occupation, but who are passionate about life and who give off an infectious energy. Tristan Roberts is the perfect example of this special type of human being; and Naked Mexican Craft Beer’s crisp dry taste is the ideal beverage for a World Class body boarder to slake a salty thirst. And as an accompaniment to sea food – nothing better!

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he wheelchair entrepreneurs from Love-ability in Hawston were delighted when the Hermanus Business Chamber collected warm clothing and blankets and delivered them to Ability House, as part of their Mandela Month Drive.

“A very big thank you to the Hermanus Business Chamber for your generous love and support,” said Alda du Plooy from Overberg Wheelchair Association: “Your warm snuggly blankets and jackets donated to Ability House in Hawston where received with much joy!” Love-ability also exhibited some of their products at the Chamber’s Annual General Meeting, and business people were impressed by the quality of their work and the wide variety of items they produce: from handmade soaps and piggy-banks to Cement craft and mosaic-inlayed stepping stones. They even have their own vegetable garden at Ability House where they produce veggies for their community. The Hermanus Business Chamber is reaching out to other communities and invites any business person to join the Chamber to strengthen their voices. It is very affordable – from as little as R37 per month, and can be deducted from Income Tax as a business expense. At the AGM Chamber President Seth Anderson said: “The Chamber is growing rapidly, and many more members joined during the past few months. We address economic issues of concern and represent members at high levels to make their voices heard. In this way we have made progress in the CBD (Central Business District) regeneration project. Our key goals are representation, networking, and access to business opportunities and funding. We also do training and development via facilitators, and more skills development opportunities are being planned.” The Hermanus Business Chamber has been experiencing phenomenal growth during the past few months: 39 joined in June

and July! The new Membership Manager Dr Martin Fisher says: "Business people feel the need to work together under an umbrella body like the Chamber to have a representative Voice of Business when dealing with burning economic issues. They also like to network with other local businesses and support each other. Local is lekker and together we are stronger!" Contact him at martin@whalemail.co.za, or Alta at ceo@hermanuschamber. co.za. At the August Chamber event the spotlight will fall on all the upcoming Festivals, and how business people could benefit economically. “Hermanus is becoming known as Festival Town,” says CEO Alta Pretorius. “In August we have the Food & Wine Festival and Kalfiefees, September it will be the Hermanus Flower Festival, and soon after the Whale Festival. The Global Golf Challenge is also in the planning stages. All these festivals and their effect on the local economy will be discussed at our event on 17th August at Woodenways Furniture Showroom. We believe that Business, Tourism and the Overstrand Municipality should take hands in welcoming visitors and boosting the Local Economy.” Book for this festive cocktail event by e-mailing Alta at ceo@ hermanuschamber.co.za, or phoning 028-3151619. Cost R100 members, R120 non-members. Bank details: Hermanus Business Chamber, Standard Bank Hermanus, branch code: 050312, Account no: 082257833. Use your company’s name as reference and e-mail proof of payment to ceo@hermanuschamber.co.za. Future plans include training courses in Social Media and Business Solutions, as well as a Business Expo in October in collaboration with The Village News. New members are very welcome.

Love-ability in Hawston with some of the products they make

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Margaret Motsoene addressing Chamber members.

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Music is a reflection of society. Countless teens in the early 2000s found solace in the music of Linkin Park. The core of this band was vocalist Chester Bennington. He sang with real and visceral emotion; his lyrics were an outlet for personal anguish. His tragic suicide on 20 June has shocked fans worldwide and many are feeling a deep loss.

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Sleep Is a Rose by Rhodes

Released June 2017. David Rhodes, stage name Rhodes is a British singer/songwriter. He has the ability to evoke emotion through his powerful voice and lyrics. This song is no different, simple, intimate and raw. This is the first single from his upcoming second Album, which is currently being recorded with Matt Johnson (who worked with Jeff Buckley) and Simone Felice (Lumineers). His most successful single to date is Let It All Go (A duet with Birdy)

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Truth to Power by One Republic

Released July 2017. American pop/rock band formed by lead vocalist Ryan Tedder and guitarist Zac Filkins in 2002. They have achieved huge international success. This is an emotional ballad inspired by and for the 2017 film “An Inconvenient Sequel”. The film documents Al Gore’s continuing mission to battle climate change. The band is hoping to inspire us to take part in the climate change solution. A noble cause, wonderful if it persuades us to make the small differences we need to make.

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Count On Me by Needtobreathe

Single was released on 14 July by this American Alternative Rock Band. To date they have released six studio albums and many EPs. Although they were initially tagged as a Christian Band, their lyrics are not overtly religious. The lyrics do, however, often inspire hope and joy. They have several awards for Rock/Contemporary song/album of the year. Along with this song they have also released a single called “Waiting” which is just as enjoyable.

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From Here To Now by Jack Johnson

The “King of Chill” released his sixth studio album 17 Sept. 2013. He has a pretty solid formula, be a happy person, play happy music and make people happy. Themes of everyday life over relaxing, gentle melodies and rhythms. A former professional surfer who lives in Hawaii, no wonder he has a super mellow vibe. Genre Soft Rock and Acoustic. He has produced several environmental documentaries focusing mainly on the ocean.

Post Pop Depression by Iggy Pop

Released March 2016. This is the eighteen studio album by Iggy Pop. (Real name James Newell Osterberg Jr.) The designated “Godfather of Punk”. American singer, songwriter, musician, producer and actor. Well known for his outrageous and unpredictable stage antics. His music has encompassed a number of styles including Rock, Punk, Jazz and Blues. His popularity has fluctuated through the years. Difficult to describe this album. There are moments of weirdness and moments of fun. Which kind of describes the man himself.

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ugustus is so ’n tussen-in maand. Koelerig, maar die lente wink. Altans so was dit in die verlede. Deesdae wil ek geen weer voorspellings waag nie. Ons het sopas die lieflikste sonnige wintersdae in Julie beleef, sonder wind. (En ongelukkig sonder genoeg reën). Die wêreld is ook in ’n tussen-in fase. Die manne wil–wil baklei, hulle grom en wys tande en pee op mekaar se sypaadjies om reaksie uit te lok… Tot dusver is 2017 beslis die interessantste jaar ooit. Nie net hier in ons geweste nie, maar wêreldwyd. Ons stomme aardlinge kan maar net in verbystering elke dag die koerante se hoofopskrifte lees en dubbel sekermaak: Nee dit is nie 1 April nie. Dis nie ’n April Fool’s grap nie. Maar ja, die wêreld word beslis deur fools bestuur, en hoe nader ons aan Desember kom, hoe groter en bespotliker gaan hierdie konsert in die nuusblaaie en op ons TV-skerms word. En die wêreld se pessimiste (ek vermoed ’n groot persentasie van hulle woon in Hermanus) gaan meewarig hulle koppe skud en wonder waar gaan dit alles eindig en mekaar in angsaanvalle en in depressies inpraat. Dis nou te sê as jy bereid is om jou ore uit te leen. Kom ek probeer dit in perspektief stel. So ’n rukkie terug kondig ’n bejaarde dame in ’n geselskap aan dat sy gehoor het van die massiewe ysberg in Antartika wat besig is om los te kom en in die see gaan val en dan gaan die seevlak met sowat ’n meter styg. Of was dit 2 meter, dalk 6 meter? Kan nie onthou nie. Punt is; dan is ons in ons peetjie in. Veral ons wat hier aan die kus bly. Ek het nog gespot dat ons dubbelverdieping uiteindelik reg voor op die see sou wees al sal dit dan net ’n enkelverdieping wees. Haar kyk het my deurboor: ‘Die hele Wes-Kaap sal heeltemal onder water wees.’ Ek laat my nie afsit nie. ‘O, soos Atlantis,’ wonder ek, bietjie aspris. Die tannie geniet my gespot glad nie, ek kan sien sy kan nie wag vir daai blok ys om in die see te plons sodat sy vir my kan sê: ‘Sien ek het jou gewaarsku, maar jy wou nie hoor nie!’ voor ons finaal saam versuip. En vanoggend hoor ek op die radio: ’n ysblok so groot soos Wallis, oftewel die Vrystaat, het voorwaar losgekom van Antarktika. Die dryf nou daar rond tussen ander kleiner ysblokke. Snaaks genoeg was daar toe nie een yslike slag nie, en die seewater hierbuite lyk nog rustig en kalm. Geen tsunami is aangekondig nie. Geen massiewe golwe wat ons teister nie. So klink my ons gaan die hele petalje oorleef. En ons het nog steeds nie ’n seefront eiendom nie. (grappie) Maar, liewe leser, ek kan jou verseker dat bogenoemde tante haar nie deur hierdie een mislukte poging tot massa-histerie gaan laat stop nie. Sy is vermoedelik besig om ’n groepie pessimiste te trakteer op verdoemende feite rakende die nuutste virus wat die Suidelike halfrondte gaan uitwis… Dis net ’n kwessie van tyd. Moenie my verkeerd verstaan nie. Ek loop nie met oogklappe deur die lewe nie, ek glo nie soos Donald Trump dat aardverhitting net een groot reklameveldtog is nie. Net te veel dodelike brande wêreldwyd na my sin. Moeder Aarde kry swaar, dis ’n feit soos ’n koei. En so gepraat van, Miena Moo en haar mede koei susters gee glo meer ‘greenhouse gasses’ af as al die vragmotors op die aardbol. So sê die slim mense. Gaan ons nou al die koeie van die gras af maak? Soos ons noodgedwonge met die arme hoenders met voëlgriep moet doen? Klink my die probleem lê eerder by die mense, nie by die stomme diere nie. Ek was groen nog lank voor dit mode geword het, want ek kom van ’n familie wat glo dis sonde om te mors. My Ouma het ons altyd herinner dat ons al ons kossies moet eet, want ons moet dink aan die kindertjies in donker Afrika wat verhonger. My 5-jarige brein kon nie verstaan hoe ek SPLASH 14

’n klein dogtertjie in die Sudan kan help as ek my (slegte) blomkool eet nie. Ek is geleer mens gooi nie sommer iets weg nie. En jy gooi beslis nie iets by ’n kar se venster uit of sommer op die sypaadjie nie. Dit het niks te doen gehad met groen leef nie, dit was net ordentlike maniere. Van kleins af het ek reeds begin recycle, deesdae beter bekend as upcycle of die lekker Afrikaanse woord daarvoor: ‘opskop.’ Kom kyk bietjie in Amulet na die slim manier waarop mens ou goeters op ’n nuwe manier kan gebruik. Of ou meubels kan opzoosh. Die diereryk weet alles van recycle. Baie meer as ons spul wat nou eers in die 21ste eeu wakkerskrik. G’n karkas, bene of bol mis gaan verlore nie, dit voer ’n magdom diere, insekte, wurms en dies meer, dit voed die aarde… Ek moet nog ’n leeu raakloop wat vir weke lank kla en briewe aan die koerant skryf oor die bokdrolle op sy voetpad… Saam met die huidige onrusbarende voorbladstories is daar in die briewekolom klokslag elke week presies dieselfde klagtes as sowat tien jaar gelede toe ek permanent hiernatoe getrek het. Hondepoef en leibande is die Overstrand se heel grootste probleem. Dinge verander eintlik glad nie so baie soos wat baie mense beweer nie. The more things change, the more they stay the same… which means that this August I will probably get the same urge as every year. Gearing up for Spring. No, you misunderstood. I’m not going to start exercising. You won’t find me in a gym… Over my dead body. Well, maybe you will find my dead body in the gym… Because that is exactly what will happen if some sadistic gym instructor forces me to do an hour’s aerobic class. I simply don’t have the time or the patience or endurance for such torture and besides perfect bodies make me feel inferior. There must be an easier way… Ah! I read in last months Splash about Refine’s new Lipomassage machine. Many years ago when I still lived in Johannesburg I went for LPG treatments because I had to appear in a bathing costume in a TV series. (I did say MANY years ago) Time for follow up sessions, methinks. Why don’t you try something completely different as summer approaches? Take up cycling, learn a new language, revamp that awful room that’s been turned into a dumping ground and turn it into a sanctuary for yourself… Oh yes, be green and go plant a tree – just in time for Arbor week in September.

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MicrobladingEyebrows Also known as eyebrow embroidery, microstroking, feathering or hair like strokes. This is a form of cosmetic tattooing, referred to as Permanent Makeup, or Semi Permanent Makeup. Both these terms are correct and can be explained as the process of implanting pigment into the skin(tattooing). This pigment remains in the skin(permanently), but the colour fades over time and can leave a slight residue of colour (therefore being semipermanent). Microblading has become very popular in the last few years because of the natural appearance it can create on the brows. The process involves a hand tool with attached needles fused together in a curvilinear grouping. These needle groupings form the ‘blade’, which then gets dipped into the pigment and by drawing individual, crisp hair strokes that can be very natural looking, fine hair like strokes are made on the skin, implanting the pigment into the upper layer of the dermis. Not all skin types are suited for microblading and often the outcome will not be fine and crisp. In these cases, the technician must advise the client that the outcome might not be as expected and possibly opt for a different method of implanting the pigment. Skin types that does not work well with microblading are very thin skin, oily skin with large pores, very ruddy skin types and people with already existing eyebrow permanent makeup. For these clients all hope is not lost and a very natural eyebrow can still be created by using a machine with a Nano needle. The Nano needle is a very fine needle, measuring between 0.18-0.25 mm in diameter, the same diameter as eyebrow hairs. Because the needle is so fine it can also create very fine hair strokes. With the needle attached to the machine it vibrates at 120-140 times per second therefore deposits more pigment into the skin than done with microblading where we pull the needle through the skin with a single stroke.

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A question very often asked is: ‘Will it be painful?’ The answer to this is that most people don’t feel a thing. A very good topical numbing cream is applied beforehand and thereafter secondary numbing ensures that the skin stays numb throughout the procedure. As every persons pain threshold differs, some people might feel a slight discomfort; like when plucking or tweezing the eyebrow hairs. Another question I often get is: ‘What if I don’t like the shape?’ With every client, measurements are made and the eyebrows gets pre-drawn. Only once the client and myself are happy with the shape, will I proceed with the treatment. The drawing then gets marked with a surgical marker and this ensures that I stay within the borders of the drawing we decided on.

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In terms of choosing the correct colour, a lot of factors are taken into consideration. The colour of existing eyebrow hairs, the skin undertones and the desired outcome the client wants to achieve. Permanent makeup always consists of two appointments. The first appointment takes about 2 and a half hours and the client then returns after 6 weeks to 3 months where we do the refinement treatment. We can now make adjustments to colour and method, after seeing how the skin healed. Most permanent makeup needs a colour boost every 1-3 years as the pigment fades over time. With microblading, yearly touch ups are usually necessary as we implant such little pigment to achieve such a natural appearance. It is very important to do your research before selecting a Permanent Makeup Therapist. Always ask to see healed pictures of their work. Make sure the procedure is carried out in a hygienic environment and equipment is protected with barrier film, gloves are worn at all times and the single usage of needles.

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Tel: 028 316 3845 Hemel en Aarde Village

Leanne Steinmann, Internationally Trained Permanent Makeup Technician Cell: 073 147 6494 / Email: leannesteinmann@yahoo.com www.permanentmakeupbyleanne.com / FB: Permanent Makeup By Leanne Steinmann APPOINTMENTS: Phone “Refine”: 028 316 1532

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Are you ready to be smooth? If you struggle with removing unwanted hair, you're not alone. Many find it difficult to keep up with the time-consuming, ineffective hair removal treatments that they've performed their whole lives in the hopes of maintaining a hairless body. But hair removal doesn't need to be so challenging. At Refine Clinic, we've mastered the process of laser hair removal and stand behind it as one of the best ways to achieve permanent hair reduction. As we are all shaping up for the spring, hitting the gym and donning lighter clothes, we want to feel conﬁdent at the beach or pool without the unnecessary stress of worrying about embarrassing shaving bumps, razor burn, or worse – stray hairs which become very visible in bright sunlight. Laser hair removal offers four main advantages: • Comfort • Speed • Accuracy • Long-Term Effectiveness Laser hair removal is soaring in popularity – last year in the US there were almost 2.5 million procedures performed. Today it ranks as the fastest growing nonsurgical cosmetic enhancement procedure and is second only to Botox in numbers of treatments. The most common procedure seen for women in the US is facial hair while men are seeking a remedy to their hairy backs.

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We all know the drill: cleanse, tone, ﬁne Clinic takes it Regardless of which area you're looking to de-fuzz, laser hair removal can help. In a matter of minutes, hair follicles are destroyed with minimal discomfort. Using highly concentrated energy, hair follicles are targeted and pulses of light are emitted. The laser's energy is attracted to the pigment of hair, the same way sunlight is attracted to darker clothing. For this reason, laser hair removal work best on those with dark, coarse hair and a fair complexion. However, people without this combination can still get great results. Everyone's skin is different, which is why we will customize your treatment package during your FREE consultation to

How Many Treatments Will I Need? We offer packages of 6 treatments. This is the average number of sessions needed for the best aesthetic outcome. Laser hair removal technology can only affect hair in active phases of growth, so several treatments are needed to affect all of the unwanted hair. Can I Shave in Between Laser Hair Removal Sessions? Yes. In fact, the area needs to be freshly shaved before your treatment session How Far Apart are Treatment Sessions? It depends on which area is getting treated. In general, face, underarms, arms, and bikini are approximately 4-6 weeks apart. Back, chest, and legs are approximately 8-10 weeks apart. What Will Laser Hair Removal Feel Like? Most people feel only a slight momentary “snap” at the treatment site during the procedure How Quickly Will I Recover? You can resume regular daily activities immediately following treatment What is the price of an average session? A standard bikini line is normally R595 a session and an upperlip, as little as R250 a session. At Reﬁne we have customised packages to suit any budget. Visit Reﬁne for your free Hair Removal consultation today.

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During the session, many compare the feeling of the laser's pulse to the snap of a rubber band. Over the course of the next 1-3 weeks, the treated hair falls. The process requires a series of treatments, but results can be seen after just the ﬁrst time, proving how effective even just the initial treatment can be. With every treatment you'll progressively see fewer and fewer hairs return. Finishing the entire series of treatments is crucial, as that ensures that you see the highest degree of permanent hair reduction. Stop worrying about the constant upkeep and start enjoying the freedom of silky smooth skin, year-round. What Areas Can Laser Hair Removal Treat? Laser can remove hair from faces, backs, chests, arms, underarms, bikini, and legs Am I a Good Candidate for Laser Hair Removal? Laser can safely be used on all skin types from very light skin to very dark skin. It is best if the hair is black or brown, however, your provider will determine if you are a good candidate for the procedure based on a variety of factors

■ L a s e r S k i n R e j u v e n a t i o n ■ C h e m i c a l P e e l s ■ L a s e r Ve i n / H a i r R e m o v a l ■ B o t o x ™ ■ Dermal Fillers ■ Sclerotherapy ■ Diathermy ■ Permanent Make-up ■ Carboxytherapy Tel: 028 316 1532 / Email: info@refine.co.za / www.refineclinic.co.za / Hemel & Aarde Craft Village, Hermanus, 7200 Follow us on: SPLASH 16

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Instructor E M M A D A I N T O N My background is personal training and fitness, kayak coaching, nutrition, travel, numerous yoga courses in Thailand and Cape Town and being a social butterfly! After travelling the world and working in gyms and privately along the way I eventually found myself in stunning Hermanus and completely fell in love. Not only with the gorgeous town and scenery but also the locals. (in particular one who is now my fiancé!) be strong be happy be you

I started my Yoga journey a few years ago in Thailand where I spent months living, eating and breathing yoga. Surrounding myself with likeminded Yogis and living a very simple life in a rural town. My life changed, my mind grew and my body took everything in. I was hooked! Since I have been back in Hermanus for the last couple of years I have been working on my own practice, taking in ideas and creating my dream, Yoga Bum. I recently completed my Vinyasa Yoga Teachers training certificate at The Shala in Cape Town so I am feeling energized and ready to start my journey as a teacher. Classes cater for all levels, and will leave you feeling strong, happy and destressed. Yoga has changed my life and taken me on a beautiful lifelong adventure. Classes will start with foundational work and will flow into a Vinyasa sequence with a relaxation at the end. I offer private sessions for those who would like to work on specific areas, or would prefer to do yoga in their own homes or in the great outdoors.

I look forward to many many years of teaching, personal growth and practice. FIRST CLASS IS FREE!!!! Southern Forge Fitness Mondays 9:30 to 10:30, 12:30 to 1:30 Tuesdays 7:00 to 8:00, 9:30 to 10:30 Wednesdays 9:30 to 10:30 Thursdays 9:30 to 10:30

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S A N D B A A I Beachfront house to Rent

The home is situated on the beachfront, whith spectacular views of the ocean and surrounding mountains viewable from the balcony. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 en-suite), 1 guest bathroom, 1 guest toilet, Domestic quarters, Double garage, Study, Plenty of off-street parking, very secure with Alarm, burglar bars and gates. Large open plan living areas with built in braai and bar that lead to a large patio to enjoy the most amazing sun sets and views. Well-manicured garden, Lift (wheel chair friendly), Pet friendly, Fully furnished - R23,000 p/m

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hen astronauts venture to Mars they will leave the protection of planet Earth. One of the harsh environments they will need to deal with is solar radiation. Those charged particles streaming off the surface of the Sun can cause serious longterm health problems ranging from broken down DNA to cancer. We don’t feel the severe effects of this kind of radiation as much on Earth because we are shielded by both our atmosphere and the miracle of our magnetic field. Deep within the Earth’s core, molten iron is moving due to the Earth’s spin creating an electric current. Currents make magnetic fields. Make a really big current, and you get a really big magnetic field, one big enough to wrap around the entire Earth and protect us from the solar winds and the larger solar storms of subatomic particles. We live in a magnetic bubble, and it is at work 24/7 protecting us. Even though we can’t see it, we know it’s there. As far back as 200 BC, Chinese fortunetellers saw it and made crude compasses. Today, scientists like those at the South African National Space Agency’s (SANSA) Space Science Division in Hermanus have been keeping track with highly sophisticated instrumentation and global networks. NASA has an internationally coordinated fleet of spacecraft that watch the Sun and the earth as the space weather interacts with the Earth’s magnetic field. In fact, you can log into www.sansa.org.za and get the latest space weather! The Earth’s magnetic bubble diverts the solar wind around our globe, by capturing the particles and bending their trajectories along the magnetic field lines. Sort of like the way water in a stream flows around a rock. One of the more beautiful aspects of this global space dance is that every now and then some of the sun’s particles are channeled down closer to the surface along the magnetic field near the South and North poles. This causes a glow in the upper atmosphere that is known as the Northern or Southern Lights! So as the astronauts journey to Mars, we must devise some advanced way of protecting them on the 3-year mission. Not only will they be exposed during the 8-month flight there but also, while on the surface of Mars as well. Why? Because the Martian atmosphere is 100 times thinner than the Earth’s. What happened to the Mars atmosphere? We suspect that early in the planet’s history it lost its magnetic field. That left the upper atmosphere exposed to the solar wind which over millions of years constantly stripped off the upper layer. Mars loses about 1.3 kg of oxygen per second from this process and even more during large space weather events. When I think about what might have happened at Mars, I’m thankful for the amazing magnetic bubble we all live in!

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In Augustus 1986* het my frustrasie rakende die skeidsregters en hulle interpretasie van die reëls indirek gelei tot ‘n baie innoverende nuwe stelsel wat dan ook ‘n baie ou stelsel in die ewolusie van die spel herroep het. Sien daar is regtig baie min wat nuut is onder die son in die spel. Regtig baie min. This outcry by Steve Hansen, the coach of NZ, that the rules must be simplified is the best example of why rugby battles to gain ground as a spectator sport in comparison with soccer for example. The game must be for the enjoyment of the players/spectators on both sides and not for the ego of a coach or a personal interpretation of a referee. Hansen se rede: “Hy het bloot te lank daaroor gedink. As hy sy voorgevoel vertrou het en by sy oorspronklike beslissing gebly het, sou dit die regte beslissing gewees het.” Aldus die Burger. “Dan sou Nieu-Seeland gaan druk het en gewen het en dan was die gesprek oorbodig”. Aldus Hansen. Sien alles gaan net oor Hansen en NieuSeeland. Niks word in hierdie relaas oor die spel gepraat nie - net oor eie belang. The game is not about the coaches and the players, but about the game itself. It is about the intellect of the game, the skills of the game per position per player, the interaction of the players amongst themselves and the reactions thereto by players and team mates. A complex living organism which is talking back to us as players coaches and spectators. Fascinating. Nieu-Seeland het myns insiens die eerste toets alleen gewen omdat die SA skeidsregter wat die wedstryd hanteer het, veral dan ook in die eerste helfte vir Nieu-Seeland toegelaat het om met moord op die veld weg te kom. Hy het male sonder tal hulle nie gestraf nie as hulle die bal op die grond vashou, hulle toegelaat om van hulle voete af die bal te beskerm en hulle toegelaat om subtiele obstruksie toe te pas. Dit het die Leeus baie ontwrig en gedemoraliseer. Gaan kyk gerus asb. weer na daardie gedeelte van die wedstryd.

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deur die twee kapteins van die onderskeie spanne gemaak en is daarvolgens gespeel. Elke span het ook ‘n skeidsregter voorsien en met ‘n stok in die hand gestaan as die teken dat die spel lewendig is. As die skeidsregter iets gewaar het wat teen die reëls van die dag is, het hy sy stok ingegooi en die spel is gestop. Sake is reggestel en die spel het weer voort gegaan. Twee skeidsregters het na 1986* die lig op Stellenbosch gesien en word tot vandag toe nog met groot welslae in die koshuisrugby toegepas. The success of two referees is only because the attitude of the players and coaches change towards the game. They know that there are no blind spots and that two refs cannot be manipulated or intimidated. ‘Authenticity’ within the game had returned to the game and was reinstated. Everyone plays within the spirit of the game and if you want to win you will have to score more points than your opposition. As simple as that. Fair play is always the winner. Die vraag is dan, hoekom ontwikkel die stelsel dan nie verder nie? Ook die antwoord is baie eenvoudig. Die mense wat daaroor besluit is die mense wat daardeur geraak word en wat dit nie uitgedink het nie. Hulle vertel vandag vir die rugbywêreld hoe die spel gespeel moet word. Hulle is die kenners van die spel sonder dat hulle dit gespeel het. Skeidsregters is ‘n subkomitee (afdeling) van die spel wat aan beheerkomitees moet verslag doen. Op hierdie vlak is daar ongelukkig nie genoeg RUGBY kennis om sinvolle positiewe rigtinggewende besluite te neem nie. Om die rugby-prentjie om te draai moet daar visie vir die volgende vlak van die prentjie wees. Dit is so eenvoudig as dit. Gaan vra maar vir ‘n gesoute kunstenaar hoe hy by sy finale prentjie uitgekom het… Die laaste insident in die toets tussen Nieu-Seeland en die Britse Leeus was korrek aangesien die sogenaamde onkantspel nie opsetlik was nie, maar totaal reaktief en sonder effek op die spel. Die fluitjie het onmiddellik geblaas en spel is gestaak. Persoonlike belang in die spel van wie ookal kan nooit die toekoms van die spel dikteer nie. Dan kan die spel nie verder op sy ewolusinêre pad ontwikkel nie en stagneer dit.

Then I have not even mentioned the verbal communication of all the players intimidating the referee - the captain asking questions all the time. Since when is it the referees duty to explain himself to the players or to educate them on the laws? “As die fluitjie blaas hou jy op speel en as hy nie blaas nie, speel jy aan.” It is as simple as that.

That is then one of the major reasons why the development of the game specifically in the area of the tackled ball is in trouble. Illegal play that is allowed by the referees through interpretation. It stifles the game and the development thereof completely. Phases on phases are played with static advantage lines and static ball with defense on the front foot waiting for the attack. Stalemate.

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‘4x4’ equals off-road? Why would you buy something and not use it? Prime examples are exercise machines and fitness-cycles. The noble intention to get fit, wanes to the point that after a year or two these devices end up in a garage sale. There are those that pay a stiff premium for the 4x4 capability of a vehicle. Yet, as with the exercise equipment, they either never use it at all, or do not partake in off-road activities. Why? The elevated height and seating position does provide a sense of being ‘more’ in command and perhaps more safety. But then the greater height, being a much heavier vehicle also brings with it negatives such as slower acceleration, taking longer to stop and impeded road holding ability. The usual sales pitch when buying a ‘4x4’ second-hand is that the vehicle has been owned by a lady and has never been off-road. This is not the car to buy. Especially if you intend using it for 4x4. Chances are that the smooth operation of the 4x4 system may be hampered. Normally issues arise with the system engaging and disengaging correctly, as well as a lack of lubrication of the gears. This can cause permanent damage. Most real 4x4 owner’s manuals prescribe regular driving in 4x4. With all this in mind, the question still remains: Why do owners not use their expensive 4x4 vehicles off-road or even travelling on dirt or gravel roads? Logic dictates that 4x4 mode is the best way for driving on a gravel road. Perhaps it is fear of the unknown? Being scared that a situation may arise where it becomes

unsafe and you do not know what to do? Or perhaps that the vehicle may become damaged or bogged down? The fact is that today’s real 4x4s, be it a bakkie or SUV, are designed and engineered to take a lot of battering, before sustaining damage. Or perhaps with today’s modern off-road vehicles that have so many ‘features’ and modes, that the driver becomes confused. When acquiring your driver’s license, you had to learn how to drive in order to pass the K53 test. New skills were practised, learnt and acquired. Surely the same can apply to safely drive a 4x4 off-road. A dirt or gravel road is far more challenging and demanding than driving on tar. Tyre pressure needs to be changed. The correct mode needs to be selected. The correct and safe speed needs to be applied. The driving technique as to steering, braking, acceleration and cornering is completely different. It can be acquired.

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There are many types of 4x4 owners. Those that never ‘risk’ it to go off-road. Then, a Hermanus resident, who has been to the Richtersveld and back in his brave Suzuki Jimny 1.3, towing an off-road trailer and a kajak on the back! Then the guy we met at the Middelpos hotel one very cold mid-August evening. Six punctures suffered on the road through the Tankwa. He wrote a letter to an off-road magazine. Apparently he drove at speeds up to 120 km/h. My first Garmin showed the following message when we turned on to this road. “Beware this road eats tyres”! Even the best off-road tyre would not have lasted at that speed. The safe speed would have been up to 80 km/h.

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When Has an Estate Agent Earned Commission on the Sale of a Property?

his is not such an easy question to answer as there are a number of aspects to consider such as amongst others, the common law, the agent’s mandate from the client, the terms of the deed of sale, the Estate Agency Act, and the regulatory Estate Agents’ Code of Conduct. Perhaps we should look at this important question from the client’s perspective, i.e. When does the estate agent have a claim for commission from a client? And then of course who is liable to pay the commission? We need to answer the second question first so that the first one can be discussed meaningfully. Who is liable? This is usually determined by the mandate (agreement) between the agent and the party concerned. It may also be recorded in the deed of sale. As an agent is not a party to the sale agreement, he/she cannot enforce the commission clause, therefore a clause must be inserted whereby the agent accepts the benefits flowing from the commission clause. In the absence of an agreement, the commission is payable by the mandator. There are four aspects that need to be considered when determining when commission is payable: 1. Is the estate agent in possession of a current valid Fidelity Certificate (FFC)?

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property, the agent would not have a claim for a rental commission as he/she did not have a mandate to let, but only to sell. If the mandate was to sell OR let, then there would be a claim. It is also necessary to establish what the terms of the mandate are, as a mandate could be specific in terms of a price and if that price is not realized the specific mandate has not been fulfilled. In the absence of any contrary provisions in the terms of the mandate an agent is deemed to have performed his/her mandate if the agent introduced a willing and able purchaser to the property after which a binding agreement of sale is concluded in accordance with what the mandator envisaged.

I know of a case where an agent A introduced B to a property by physically showing B the property, but B indicated that he needed three bedrooms and this property only had two. Other than that, B really loved the home and could afford the offered price. The next day B visited another agency and the agent C on duty told him about the same property (as it fell within his price range) but also showed him approved building plans to add a third bedroom. Agent C then enquired from a builder what it would cost to add the third bedroom as per the plans. B then made an offer minus the building cost through Agent C which was duly accepted. Agent C was deemed the effective cause of the sale even though he did not introduce the purchaser to the property…but it was his efforts that resulted in the sale.

4. Was the agent the effective cause of the sale? Now this is where it really becomes tricky! Unless otherwise agreed, an agent is not entitled to commission merely on introduction of a willing and able purchaser who concludes a binding contract…he/she must be the effective cause of the sale. This means that it must be his/her efforts that resulted in the purchaser buying the property. It could, however be that it is the agent’s introduction that leads to the sale…or not…

So you see, it is not that simple…agents actually have to work for their commission and cannot assume that the commission is earned just because they introduced the purchaser to the property! And then of course, they must be registered with the EAAB and in possession of a valid FFC at the time of the sale.

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Nowadays this is easy to establish as the Estate Agency Affairs Board insists that each registered agent must show the following sign (it is called a Privyseal) in his email signature. It is the intention of the Board to ensure that property consumers know that only registered estate agents whose Privyseals reflect the current date and time should be regarded as bona fide registered and qualified estate agents. The consumer can of course also ask the agent for a copy of his/her FFC.

The above applies to all acting estate agents with FFC’s and also those employees that work for attorneys as estate agents and who also need to be registered with the EAAB. If an attorney is acting as an estate agent, e.g. under a trading name other than the attorney’s registered practice name, the attorney also requires to undergo the relevant qualifications and registrations with the EAAB in order to legally earn commission on the sale of a property.

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If any estate agent practices without an FFC (license) that agent is disqualified from earning commission and simultaneously disqualifies the firm that he/she is acting under from earning commission. 2. Did the agent have a mandate to sell your property? A mandate is an instruction to market and sell a property along with an undertaking to pay commission on the fulfillment of the said mandate. A mandate can come into existence either expressly, conditionally or impliedly and can be in writing or given verbally and be either a sole, exclusive or open mandate. It is thus imperative that property sellers ensure that they understand the nature of the mandate that they have given the agent and that the agent explains the possible consequences to the mandator. The agent’s mandator could also possibly be a potential purchaser. 3. Has the mandate been fulfilled? The agent would obviously not have a claim if the mandate that he/ she received has not been fulfilled. If the mandate was to sell the property and the agent introduces a tenant who wants to lease the

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Die nuwe huis ... Meneer Dit is met frustrasie dat ek pen op papier sit vandag. Ek is seker ’n hele paar vroue sal my mening deel en sit self met so ’n gevoel.

aar is natuurlik die wanbegrip dat my beroep glansryk en vol pret is en dat ek ’n klomp geld verdien, as binnehuisversierder, maar glo my dis alles behalwe. Dis ’n harde en ondankbare beroep. Ek bevind myself telkemale op lere, die hoogtes in, werk met onmenslike spertye onder groot druk. Sleep meubels rond en my naels is altyd vol verf, wat ek sukkel om skoon te kry. Die advies en idees wat ek voortdurend moet gee is onbetaald en my kennis word getap sonder ophou. As ek vir ’n konsultasie fooi vra word ek aangekyk asof ek die doodstyding bring. Om maar net ’n paar nadele in my daaglike keuse van beroep te noem. Maar wag ek loop die storie vooruit, laat ek by die begin begin. Die gesin koop ’n nuwe huis, dis nou wel nie hul droom huis nie maar met ’n bietjie werk aan die huis kan dit omskep word. Die man in die gesin begin met idees van waar en hoe die struktuur verander kan word. Mure uitslaan, nuwe deure en groter vensters, vloerafwerkings en die droom stort, waar hy elke oggend lank kan staan met spesiale waterspuite wat op alle soorte maniere die stort proses verbeter. Die vrou in die gesin haas haar na huis tydskrifte vir idees en tussen blaaie wat uitgeskeur word, droom sy van watter kleur die eetkamer muur geverf gaan word, om by die dekor te pas. Die webwerf, Pinterest word toe dadelik haar gunsteling

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tydverdryf, en een na die ander pragtige foto van droom vertrekke word na ’n spesifieke lêer voorgeplaas vir die nuwe huis. Vir weke aaneen is dit al waaroor daar gepraat word in die huis, man en vrou elkeen op ’n ander planeet, as ek dit so kan noem. Dis seker maar natuurlik, soos met die voëls in die natuur. Die mannetjie vink dra die takkies aan, bou die nes en die vroutjies skrop en skoffel tot die huisie snoesig en mooi is. Dis net hier, in my opinie, waar die voëls dit baie beter regkry as ons menswesens. Almal van ons het al gesien hoe die vroutjie vink die mannetjie se harde werk soms met een ruk en pluk uitmekaar pluk en dan moet hy weer van vooraf begin, tot sy tevrede is. Duidelik steur sy haar min aan die begroting en is die voorkoms van haar huisie eerste prioriteit. Nou êrens tussen die inbou van die groter vensters en die stort se afgewerking , kom die manlike en vroulike planete uiteindelik bymekaar uit. Naamlik die kwotasie vir gordyne en dekor van die nuwe huis. My dienste word ontbied; tussen duisende vrae oor waar wat moet staan en hang, kry ek net -net kans om die groot vensters te meet. Materiaal word gekies en daar gaan ek. Om by die koste van die dekor uit te kom, volg ure se werk van mates, hoeveelhede en beskikbaarheid. My volledige uiteengesette kwotasie volg daarna.

Teen dié tyd is die begrotting, reeds keel afgesny en wie wil nou soveel betaal vir lappe. Die vorige huis se gordyne en meubels sal moet doen of klaar gemaakte gordyne word aangekoop by kettingwinkels. Net daar verval die vrou se droom prentjies oor haar huis en kom sy vinnig aarde toe. My kwotasie word afgewys en ure se verniet werk is daarmee heen. Dan wonder mense hoekom is hulle huise nie mooi nie. Dekor is duur en moet dieselfde aandag geniet as die konstruksie, per slot van sake is die gebou slegs die helfte van ’n woning. Daar is darem ’n aantal “Menere” wat bogenoemde feite besef en hulle huise word prentjie mooi gemaak en die gesin bly gelukkig vir ewig en altyd, of verkoop hulle mooi huis vir ’n goeie wins. Wat kan ek se; “dis die vere wat die voël maak”.

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