Splash Magazine - March 2017

Your FREE Lifestyle magazine March 2017 issue 84

HÊlène Truter

Dapper, dapperder, Swartwater.

Hermanus Artist

Gillian Hahn

Dawie Snyman

Strategie vir die spel

Johan Badenhorst

Forbidden Land - South West Namibia

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EDITOR Peter van Schaik

ATKV bevorder die Riel Dans On the beat, with Anne Hélène Truter - Dapper, dapperder, Swartwater Bouchard Finlayson Art Award

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Johan Badenhorst van Voetspore het met ons een van sy avonture in Namibië gedeel. Lees meer op bladsy 13.

Dawie Snyman - Strategie van die 1937 Springbokke Johan Badenhorst Forbidden Land

Selling your home? Pam Snyman from Reds shares some tips with us on page 16.

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Montmarte in Onrus P22 Taste the lifestyle P23 XTERRA Trail run

Anne Krebs from Whale Coast FM reviews some of her favourite songs and albums, both old and new. Check out page 3.

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Die ATKV bevorder die rieldans

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enjamin Bock (ATKV-bestuuder: Erfenisprojekte) skryf as volg oor die hierdie baie belangrike erfenisbewaringsprojek wat baie mense se lewens verryk:

Die ATKV het einde 2016 weereens ’n fantastiese Rieldansfinaalkompetisie in die skilderagtige amfiteater van die Taalmonument in die Paarl aangebied.

Die wengroepe, Betjies van Betjiesfontein en Betjies Rooirots kom van Elizabethfontein, ’n Plaas buite Clanwilliam waar die Riel al vir jare getrap word.

Volgens die leier van die groepe, me.

Mariëtte Kotze, was die doel om te wen, en dit was presies wat hulle kom doen het.

Dit was ʼn absolute fees toe die temas van die groepe, Nostalgia en Nuwejaarsdag by Clanwilliamdam, kleurvol uitgebeeld is op die maat van rieldansmusiek gespeel deur Alfred Basson, ook ’n Cederbergse produk. Met tien groepe wat om die beker meegeding het, was die kompetisie straf en moes staal kom wys word.

Die Rieldans as dansvorm het van die 1930’s tot die vroeë 1960’s hoogty op plase, veral onder skaapskeerders, gevier. Die riel het veral te make met die hofmakery tussen man en vrou en om dit uit te

beeld word diere en voëls nageboots soos byvoorbeeld in die skoenlapperdans, die vlerksleep van ʼn haan, volstruismannetjie of kalkoen.

Dis die oeroue dans wat ons by die Khoi en San geërf het en almal wat hierdie dans beoefen, doen dit met trots en ons almal sien weer uit na die nuwe jaar se kompetisie.

Hierdie projek het gegroei vanaf 7 groepe in 2006 na 100 groepe vanjaar wat aan die kompetisie deelneem. ’n Groot suksesverhaal lê opgesluit in die projek en indien daar enige navrae rondom die betrokkenheid en/of bydrae tot die ATKV Rieldans is, kan ons by 021 880 1761 of benjaminb@atkv.org.za gekontak word.

As jy wil meedoen en meehelp om van ons land se kuns en kultuur uit te bou, kontak ons. Ons het altyd hande nodig. Of beter nog, word ’n lid van die ATKV en wees verseker dat jou ledegeld ’n verskil maak in mense se lewens (www.atkv.org.za).

a) Beste vroulike danser in die Senior-af[] deling b) Betjies van Betjiesfontein: Junior onder 18 ‘s. c) Betjies Rooirots se dansers in die Senior-afdeling d) Onder 18’s wat om die inviduele beker meeding: Brandvlei, Calvinia en Barrydale se dansers e) Betjies Rooirots: Senior afdeling

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Well this year is certainly MARCHing on!! Im already sneaking the odd chocolate coated marshmallow easter egg into my basket. OK, so in the interest of complete honesty, I will confess that it ‘s a little more than just the odd one. What can I say, I love the sweet moments of my life.

50 Shades Darker.

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The Soundtrack to this sequel is not as good as the first one. There is a shift in tone and the falsetto that permeates the 19 tracks results in several of the songs sounding very similar despite their different musical styles. However, the retro-inspired track “They Cant Take That Away from me”, “No Running From Me” by Toulouse and the catchy “Bom Bidi Bom” by Nick Jonas and Nicki Minaj saves the Album from being a dud.

Nevermind by Nirvana.

London Grammar.

This American band, one of the most successful bands of their time released their second album Nevermind featuring the song “Smells like Teen Spirit” in 1991. This album was a massive success. They played a style of Rock known as Grunge, which was influenced

by Punk and Alternative Rock.They split up after lead singer Kurt Cobain committed suicide in 1994.

On 1 January 2017 this British Trio shared their new single “Rooting For You” and followed this up by releasing their second single “Big Picture” which was the first new music since their Album in 2013.

Their music has been described as “a blend of ambient, ethereal and classical sounds”. The powerful, brooding vocals of Hannah Reid are prominent on all their tracks.

22, A Million by Bon Iver an American Indie Folkband.

Jekyll + Hyde.

Released 30 September 2016 was noted by many as a large stylistic shift and one review stated that this album “takes an unexpected turn toward the strange and experimental” The music on this album is very different to his earlier Grammy winning songs and might be disappointing to some of this fans. I must say that Singer/ songwriter Justin Vernon does venture into some strange territory on this Album.

Released April 2015. The fourth major-label studio album by Zac Brown Band a multi award winning American band. They were originally classified as a Country Rock band, however, they have developed into a more eclectic style and continue to push boundaries with different genres. The band members play the fiddle, mandolin, banjo and ukulele in addition to the usual instruments along with great vocals. I don’t think there is anything not to like about this Band.

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“Pa, jy moet sien waarmee het die Amulet-vrou die slag opgekom. Wat beteken die opskrif? Dit moet tog lees dapper, dapperder, dapperste.” ‘Nee jong, die vrou se kop kap aan. Ek sien hoeka nou die dag sy’t sulke bordjies in haar winkel wat sê; Mooi, mooier, Amulet. Sy het beslis haar Trappe van Vergelyking op skool gedop.’

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k is ’n dapper muis, ’n muis wat darem Afrikaans geslaag het in Matriek, maar ’n muis wat nie daarvan hou om agter die res deur dieselfde gangetjes en draaitjies te hol nie… Al is daar ’n vet stuk kaas aan die anderkant. As ek weer sien, dan het ek ’n ander pad gevat, op my eie, nie oor ek verdwaal het nie, maar omdat ek wil.

Netso met Swartwater. ‘Watsegoed?’, vra jy my.

Kortliks, vir die van julle wat nie weet nie: Ek het in 2014 ’n drama reeks geskryf met die naam Swartwater.

Die reeks speel in die Overberg af en ten spyte van skeduleringsprobleme deur die SABC, met onbeplande tyd- en kanaalverskuiwings, het die vasbyters wel die reeks gevolg en geniet.

Dis nou verskeie jare later en uiteindelik word die opvolg geskiet. Na vele bakleiery, trane en frustrasies gaan Swartwater II glo op 14 Maart om 7nm op SABC 2 uitgesaai word. En ja, ek moes dapper wees om hierdie een aan te pak. Eendag as alles verby is sal ek dalk ’n amusante staaltjie van ego’s, incompetence (kan nie nou aan die Afrikaanse woord dink nie – hondsleg?) rugstekery, leuens en luiheid kan vertel.

En die kykers gaan ook dapper moet wees. ’n Mens sou verwag dat ’n Afrikaanse Drama wat om 7nm uitgesaai word, ligte gesinsvermaak sal wees – soos 7e laan. Weer eens kry die SABC dit verkeerd. Hierdie drama behoort eers teen 8nm uit te gaan, wanneer die kinders in die bed is. Is hierdie vroeë skedulering per ongeluk, aspris of onkunde? Ek gaan my nie daaroor uitlaat nie. Maar ek maak my reg vir klagtes oor die inhoud wat nie geskik vir kinders is nie. Maar jammer Oom en Tannie Verkramp, ek gaan nie om verskoning vra nie. Dis my storie en dis hoe ek hom wil vertel.

Sit die kinders in die bad, laat hulle lees, speletjies speel, maar moet dit nie misloop as jy hou van sterk, onvoorspelbare en… dapper drama nie. Dis gemaak met baie teenkanting, te min geld, maar met baie passie.

Ek hoop die prentjies kom uit soos wat dit in my kop uitgespeel het.

For my English readers, my TV series, Swartwater II will be broadcast on SABC 2 from Tuesday 14 March at 19h00. With English sub-titles. Brace yourselves, it’s not for the faint-hearted. Making good Television Drama isn’t easy. Mid-hysterics and tantrums, someone sent me The SEVEN STEPS TO FILM PRODUCTION to give me perspective.

(I’ve added a few pearls of my own)

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Wild enthusiasm.

Meetings galore.

Indefinite postponement.

Utter Despair. Deep Depression.

Unexpected go-ahead. Budget cuts. Time constraints.

Pressure Pressure Pressure!

Missed deadlines. Seach for the guilty. Tantrums.

Walk outs.

Persecution of the innocent.

Promotion of the incompetent.

Work incomplete. Budget finished!

Nervous Breakdown.

Get up and carry on.

And this was only the script writing process!

I’ve always thought March was a bit of a non-month.

But after some reading up I discovered that… In Roman Times the New Year started in March. Which suits me just fine, since January and February have sped by (see point 12) and I have only recently surfaced to smell the champagne air of our lovely Hermanus.

Did you know that Saturday 4 March is ‘March forth and do something day’? Mmm, I kinda like it. After more research I discover that literally every day has its own unique name. March 19: Let’s laugh day. March 20: Storytelling Day. 21 March: Common Courtesy day. Interestingly enough, also Human Right’s Day. Wouldn’t it be great if we could combine the two? And live our lives accordingly – every day.

My husband reminds me that ‘March Madness’ can only refer to the fact that March is a month filled to the brim with sport… The Super Rugby season starts, so does the IPL cricket season… And probably soccer as well. Seems they’re always playing soccer somewhere in the world. So next time you spot Percy in Amulet wearing a hearing aid, don’t be fooled, nothing wrong with his hearing, he’s merely keeping track of the cricket score.

Ladies, if your man has left you for the TV remote, don’t despair. I declare every Monday in March ‘Feed the senses’ Day. Tuesdays: ‘Be good to yourself ’ day.

Wednesdays: ‘Smell the Origin Coffee in Amulet’ day.

Thursdays: Music Day . Friday: ‘Surround yourself with Beauty’ Day Saturday: ‘Relax and eat a brownie’ day.

Sunday: ‘Do what you feel like’ day.

Choose what kind of day you are going to have today.

Make it a fabulous one. A day to remember. A day to be cherished. Because no other day will be the same as the one that you will live today.

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Artists are invited to submit their entries, in tondo format (circular – at a maximum of 60cm in diameter) under this year’s theme ‘Reflections’. The works of about 40 finalists will form the Tollman Bouchard Finlayson Barrel Head Exhibition that will be exhibited in the Hemel-enAarde wine estate cellar, where they will also be available for sale for the duration of the Hermanus FynArts festival (9 – 18 June 2016). The competition closes on 19 May 2017. Judges will include Stefan Hundt, curator of the Sanlam Art Collection; Michael Godby, Professor Emeritus of History of Art, UCT; and Lien Botha, artist, writer and curator. The winner will receive a cash prize of R20 000, followed by a second prize of R10 000, and two merit prizes of R5 000 each.

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Laws of attraction Every time I see the mail from Splash saying deadline for this month’s issue looming, I attempt to find a topic which is interesting but not too medical that it becomes boring. Today I’m sharing with you, a talk I presented at a congress in Johannesburg, which will interest even those of you who have no interest in beauty.

Why does nature favour the youth? As we age, the eyes hollow, the cheek fat pads are absorbed and the skin falls over the jawline, creating jowls. Our lower jaw squares off and the face tends to take on more masculine characteristics. The human mind interprets these signs of aging as infertility and thus as less attractive. Enter the aesthetic physician, who uses filler, a natural substance found in our skin, to remodel, rebalance and restore our faces to their former glory; or better.

The eyes are the windows to our souls, or so they say. And men genetically favour women with big eyes.

This is because, when a woman is attracted in her ovulatory phase, her pupils dilate. Women have long known the benefit of big eyes in attracting the male. So much so, that in the middle ages, women used a drug called Belladonna to dilate their pupils, to make them more attractive to men. Women with blue eyes are also deemed to be more attractive as unconsciously men can see when their pupils are dilating.

A flawless skin too, is perceived as youthful and beautiful. Before blood tests, our ancestors used external clues such as skin quality to determine a person’s health. As we age, we develop darker spots, like fruit which is overripe. A smooth, even skin tone is most pleasing to the opposite sex. Enter the aesthetic therapist. We have developed lasers to remove these unwanted dots and spots.

Are we all just animals responding to environmental signals, which cue our actions and attractions? I don’t know the answer to that question, but what I can say with conviction; is that we are here to help, and to offer solutions to assist in restoring, youthfulness and the power of attraction. Contact Refine for your complimentary consultation.

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AVERAGE FACE FROM VARIOUS COUNTRIES. 1000 PHOTOS SUPERIMPOSED Based on a book by Dr Steven Dayan, “Subliminally Exposed”; I explored the truth behind beauty and why this industry continues to grow at an explosive rate. In this world of instant gratification, global travel and fast paced change; why do we mere mortals behave the way we do towards opposite sex? Why do better looking people earn more than non-good looking people? How does what we know about the perception of beauty, influence our work in the aesthetic field.

This brings me to the law of Golden Proportions. This Fibonacci sequence, which was made famous in the Da Vinci code, is scientifically proven to occur throughout nature. The inner spirals of a nautilus shell, ratios of the universe and interestingly in the human body; defies coincidence. If one regards a beautiful face, (go on have a look in the mirror now); the upper to lower lip ratio should be 1:1.618. That is, the top lip is 1.618 times narrower than the bottom lip. Thus, when I assess a patient seeking lip enhancement, I have a responsibility to not overfill a top lip and distort natural proportions. Likewise, if the lips she seeks are not in proportion to the shape or size of the rest of the face, she will have to seek another physician.

We humans are rather boring, as in fact what we deem to be beautiful, is in fact the average face of the population we are most familiar with. In other words, if you live in Korea and take the face of thousands of Korean women, and superimpose them; the face you see will be beautiful to that population. These studies have been proven. So, in fact, as men and women, we seek to be average, not to be beautiful!

It is interesting to note that in the USA, the “look” to have now, has moved away from the Caucasian stereotype of “Twiggy”, and more to the Latino, voluptuous body of J-Lo or Beyoncé. This occurs as the population demographics changes.

Likewise, symmetry is unconsciously perceived to be beautiful. We all have facial asymmetry. We’ve all seen the experiment of placing a mirror at right angles to our nose and observing what our faces look like if the left and right sides were an exact replica. Though we aim for symmetry and balance in facial aesthetics, an exactly symmetrical face is not correctly proportioned. A mole on the tip of the nose is unsightly, but a mole in the peripheral face is attractive.

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– Dawie Snyman

1937 Springbokke in Nieu-Seeland Is die strategie van die verlede noodwendig iets van die verlede of is die spreekwoord wat sê hoe meer dinge verander hoe meer bly hulle dieselfde, tog waar. Dit is seker hoekom ek nog altyd uitsien na die rugbywedstryde wat oor die wêreld heen uitgesaai word. Ek is altyd op soek na die afrigter wat anders dink oor die spel – al is dit uit die verlede. Vandaar my belangstelling in die 1937 Springbok-span se welslae. Iets wat tot vandag toe nog nie herhaal kon word deur ’n Springbokspan nie.

So what happened in 1937 and what was the motto and the pride of that team? Dr Craven told me it was extremely simple. I shall try and explain his rendition in context of the two brothers who played as props for the Springboks: Boy and Fanie Louw. They had a family competition as to which one of them would be in charge (dominating) the direct competition in the test first. Dr Craven played scrumhalf in that final and decisive test for the rubber.

Na so 20 minute in die wedstryd sê Fanie toe vir Boy: “Ek het my man onder beheer!”

Al wat Boy geantwoord het is dat hy lankal klaar is met sy man en dat hy nou besig is om die res af te stof. Die spel het vir hulle in die eerste plek gegaan om die direkte opposisie te oorheers. Dit was jou trots.

You may well say: “Ja Dawie” but we live in 2017. Your example is almost a hundred years old. I agree, but what I enjoyed about the match last weekend between Ireland and Italy is the fact that the Irish took Italy on where they thought they were strongest and dominated them to such an extent that it had a physical and psychological influence on the game. The scrums in the first 20 minutes of the game paved the way for the rest of the game. Italy was on the back foot in every situation from there onwards. Nine tries followed!!!

Die strategie van die afrigter van hoe om die wedstyd te wen, bly altyd baie belangrik. Uit die aard van die saak is dit belangrik wat die spesifieke kwaliteite van die spelers is wat jy beskikbaar het en wat jy gekies het. Die spel en die reëls van die spel maak dit byvoorbeeld moontlik om lynstane te minimaliseer deur nooit die bal te skop nie. As ek ’n baie sterk skrum het, hou ek die bal in hand en domineer ek die kontakpunt. Word die bal onspeelbaar, begin die spel weer met ’n skrum.

Presies wat ek wil hê en dan begin die strategie net weer van voor af.

In a game plan like this my players will have to have very good contact skills combined with very good communication skills to enable the team to play well together in unorganised playing situations. Team-play in situations like this will ensure continuity of possession with scrum on scrum on scrum. After 40 minutes the game will be over.

The second strategic decision that the Springboks made, was to dominate the scrums.

That was then the reason for the competition between the two brothers. The Springboks decided to take a scrum for every line out which was awarded to them. In 1937 according to the laws you had a choice of a scrum or a line-out if the ball is out of the playing field in order to restart the game.

Dit het beteken dat die hoeveelheid skrums in die wedstryd onmiddellik verdubbel het indien nie drievoudig vermeerder het nie. Die Springbokke het daardie gedeelte van die spel gedomineer en dit was dan ook die direkte rede dat hulle die toets en die reeks gewen het. Die vraag bly vandag nog: “Hoekom is die skrum so ’n belangrike deel van die spel?”

Anyone who played lock in his lifetime will tell you that you can feel the strength of the opposition through the prop forward in front of you. It is the one place in the game where you cannot hide or run away from your opposition. You must engage in and with the competition. Forwards will also tell you that there is nothing more tiring than being forced backwards and simultaneously trying to stop the opposition and then having to run and compete again.

Bo en behalwe die feit dat dit energietappend is, is dit ook geestelik vermoeiend. Baie vinnig begin spelers onderling mor en vrae vrae oor wat is die probleem of wie bring nie sy kant nie. Dit destabiliseer die eenheid binne ’n paar opeenvolgende skrums. Die span wat vorentoe speel se spelers is altyd eerste by die volgende breekpunt in die spel en vandaar die res en die resultaat.

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Ja, jou span moet daarvoor gekondisioneer wees om dit effektief te kan doen, maar aangesien ons in ’n professionele era leef is daar geen rede waarom dit nie gedoen kan word nie.

So, is daar baie ander situasies in die spel wat aangespreek kan word tot voordeel van jou span en tot nadeel van die opponente. Die effektiwiteit van die toepassing bepaal of dit suksesvol is of nie. Die interessantheid van die seisoen op hande is om te sien wie kom met iets nuuts en oorspronkliks na vore. As jy slegs die res volg, gaan die resultaat baie naby aan dieselfde bly.

Geniet die rugby.

– Johan Badenhorst

Leisure Wheels Voetspore Diary #74

Forbidden Land

In South West Namibia overland travellers have for many years been greeted with a simple no entry sign: Sperrgebiet. It is like a command, issued by a German Wehrmacht General. You will not even consider ignoring the sign. It is Verboten!

In the recent past many 4x4 enthusiasts visited part of what was previously known Sperrgebiet in expeditions arranged by Coastway Tours, Uri Adventures and Desert Magic. But there is one section where nobody was allowed – the area north of Lüderitz up to Hottentots Bay. For 108 years no member of the public was allowed to venture into this area. It was the Forbidden Land.

The Sperrgebiet was proclaimed in September 1908 after the discovery of diamonds in German South West Africa. The first diamonds were discovered near Kolmanskop, just outside the little harbour town of Lüderitz. But the German authorities did not know how deep inland the diamonds were to be found, and a Sperrgebiet, a Forbidden Land, was proclaimed from Oranjemund in the south, past Lüderitz in the north, and roughly 100 kilometres inland. There is Sperrgebiet No 1 and Sperrgebiet No 2. The second one, stretching north of Lüderitz, was converted into the Namib Naukluft Park in the early 21st century.

The diamonds that were flushed down the Orange River were carried north with the Benguela Current. The heavy diamonds remained near Oranjemund. The further north, the smaller the diamonds were. Because they were carried by the currents and deposited on the seabed and coastline, these diamonds were not associated with the desert, but with the ocean. The German authorities, and the South African Administration later on, did at first not realize that the diamonds would only to be found in the first five to ten kilometres from the coast. That is why they declared the whole of the Namib Desert Sperrgebiet.

From a nature conservation point of view, the Sperrgebiet, both No 1 and No 2, turned out to be excellent for the preservation of the ecological sensitive Namib Desert. Along the coast no stone is left untouched in search of diamonds. But towards the interior, where there are no diamonds, one finds pristine wilderness area.

Once the Diamond Area No 2 was handed over to the wild life authorities, they continued to manage it with conservation of the area as the main concern. Visitor numbers are limited.

Those who are allowed access are closely monitored. Everything that is taken in is taken

out as well. This includes toilet waist. Those who have been privileged to be on a Faces of the Namib, Lüderitz to Walvis Bay or a journey to Saddle Hill will testify to this.

But there is a Holy Grail to desert trips in the Namib – a visit to Sperrgebiet No 1. A visit to the Forbidden Land.

Volker Jahnke is a veteran to guiding in the Namib. At first he was involved in Coastway Tours. Later he created Desert Magic. Through Desert Magic, Volker managed to get access to Diamond Area No 1.

Question is – why bother? There is so much one can experience in the rest of the Namib. What will a visit to Sperrgebiet No 1 offer that is different? In September 2016 I had the privilege to travel with Volker and eight other 4x4 vehicles through this area. Getting permission for this trip is a little more involved than with any of the others. It is a diamond area. Police clearance for all who enter is needed.

At the Kolmanskop Gate we were checked in. Our ID’s were checked and we even had to undergo a breathalyser test. Then we crossed the tar road, unlocked the gate and entered the diamond area. Five kilometres later we were stopped by officials who once more thoroughly checked our ID’s and made sure we met all the requirements. It was clear – this is not an area that one can visit without getting all the permissions.

Otavi, a steamer with a cargo of guano that ran aground in 1945. Later we also visited the wreck of the Eduard Bohlen and Shawnee. These two wrecks are also visited by those who do the Lüderitz Walvis Bay route and the Faces of the Namib. But it is the beginning of this route, the first couple of days that makes it exceptional and special.

The group I was travelling in consisted of guys from the winelands in the Cape and a few individuals from Namibia. We also had a special guest – Calvyn Hamman, Senior Vice President, Toyota South Africa. This was not a Toyota expedition, yet every single vehicle that pitched was a Toyota. Calvyn was indeed a very proud man.

It was my first experience with a V8 diesel Cruiser. I was driving my 76 Series. One always has concerns about driving a diesel in the desert.

Veterans like Volker will tell you – petrol engines are made for the desert. When the soft sand grabs you, immediate response is needed.

That is only to be found in a petrol vehicle. Vehicles like the FJ Cruiser whom it seems was built specifically with the Namib in mind. This is, until the arrival of the V8 diesel.

Seldom in the past have I been so impressed with a vehicle. True, the fuel economy is not something to write home about, but driving the 76 Series V8 diesel through the Forbidden Land is only a pleasure.

Any trip in the Namib, the oldest desert in the world, is exceptional and a privilege. But to go where no one was allowed to go for more than 100 years is even more special.

Then the fun began. Volker warned us beforehand – drivers with no previous knowledge or experience of dune driving would struggle. And so it was. Different to all the other Namib trips, this one was challenging from the outset. As difficult as the terrain was, equally so beautiful was the landscape. Volker called this the Shipwreck Forbidden Land Route. It is a route that keeps as close to the coastline, with its numerous shipwrecks, as possible.

Many of the shipwrecks were never accessible to the public in the past, as they were in the diamond area. The FrotAmerica is a 200 meter long freighter that was grounded on the beach just south of Hottentots Bay. There is also the wreck of a ship that was used for the cultivation of oysters. Other wrecks are those of the

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SELLING YOUR HOME? CHECK HERE FIRST… T his is not going to be a walk in the park, so don’t let anyone try and fool you. After all, this is your home! You have spent many hours and you have many memories and emotional ties right here that are now going to be alienated!!!!

1. You have to get used to the idea.

2. You have to decide at what price you are going to sell 3. Which procedures and certificates are you, as the seller, responsible for?

4. What terms and conditions of sale are you prepared to accept?

1. Get used to the idea (Are you prepared for strangers opening your cupboards and looking into your drawers?)

Putting your property on the market can be a traumatic experience. As a potential seller it is imperative that you must be absolutely sure that you in actual fact do want to sell. Do not put your property on the market in order to “test” the market or to find out what price your property can fetch. There are other far better ways of establishing this that are far less stressful!

When you are certain that you want or need to sell, it is essential that you prepare yourself and all the occupants of your home to know what they can expect and what is expected of them in order to facilitate the process.

2. Pricing your property correctly The seller must instruct a reputable estate agent who is familiar with the area to prepare a market related valuation of the home, in other words what is the amount estimated to be the market value based on actual sales in the area. This comparative market

analysis (CMA) value should be combined with a value based on the capitalisation of income. This second method of estimation is imperative in the case that possible investors are interested as potential ‘buy-tolet’ purchasers. Estate agent who know their business should base an estimation on these methods and provide the seller with a written document verifying the facts.

Amongst other factors, they take into consideration: • that market conditions can change rapidly due to a myriad of external factors; • that the property market is a very local market and that conditions in one area do not always influence prices in another; and • that market forces of supply and demand regulate and influence the price of property Here are some home-truths about property pricing that sellers may want to take cognisance of: • The price that you paid for your property, the amount of money you have spent on it, the average capital growth on properties and the municipal valuation are not necessarily particularly relevant to the present value of your home.

• Overpricing your property when it initially goes onto the market will probably be the main reason why it does not sell as soon as you anticipate or would like.

• The length of time that a property is on the market is bound to affect the price. If it was overpriced initially when it came onto the market, it will most probably sell at below true market value because the price has been reduced by over-exposure to the potential market.

• The length of time on the market will not increase the price of the property, i.e. you will not necessarily receive a higher offer if you wait longer. Take the time value of money into account.

• The value of a home is determined by what a willing, able and informed buyer will pay a willing seller on a specific date.

• Pricing your home correctly (fair market value) is the way to ensure a quicker sale at the best possible price.

3. Which procedures and certificates are sellers responsible for?

As the seller, you are responsible to provide certain compliance certificates to the buyer before date of transfer of the property into the name of the buyer.

The following certificates are required in terms of applicable legislation: • Electrical Compliance • Gas Compliance • Plumbing (in certain municipal areas) • Beetle (in certain provincial regions) The seller must do a thorough investigation in order to be in a position to appoint reliable and professional compliance companies that can take care of all of the above requirements. On the seller’s instruction, the estate agent will arrange for the necessary inspections by registered technicians. (Remember to enquire whether the estate agent receives kick-backs from the companies that they suggest, as this may not always be in the seller’s interest!)

As the property seller, you also need to appoint a property conveyancer to execute the transfer of ownership to the purchaser. It is not in the interest of the seller to waive this right and agree to purchasers appointing a conveyancer of their choice. (This rule does not apply in KZN where purchasers elect the conveyancer). Be sure that you have done your homework so that you can appoint a capable conveyancer to guard your interests throughout the transferring process.

4. What terms and conditions of sale are you prepared to accept?

A professional estate agent will always supply the seller (the agent’s mandator) with a standard copy of the

agency’s agreement of sale document up front, when he is mandated to market the property, to ensure that the seller is aware of the terms and conditions of sale long before an offer is presented. No surprises… The seller must be sure to consider the following basic terms and conditions (over and above the purchase price and how it is to be paid) before accepting an offer to purchase (OTP): • Is the purchaser qualified to enter into the agreement of sale?

• Has the purchaser been informed of all the possible defects and legal requirements regarding the property that the seller and thus the agent are aware of?

• Is there a specific date by which the seller needs to vacate the property and does the OTP provide for this?

• In the event that the purchaser needs to take occupation before the date of transfer (not a good idea), does the offer make provision for the payment of occupational consideration? (ensure that no tenancy will be created as this can cause the seller problems) • Does the purchaser have to apply for a loan in order to purchase or perhaps sell another property first?

• Is the purchaser buying in his/her personal capacity or on behalf of a legal entity and if so, is he/she duly authorised?

• Have you been given reasonable time to accept or reject the OTP without feeling pressurised?

• Is the estate agent that is presenting the OTP the effective cause of the sale?

Ensure that you understand each and every clause in the agreement before you sign as your signature is an indication that you are in total agreement with every aspect thereof.

Next month we will discuss the financial implications of purchasing and selling a property by looking in depth at what the secondary financial implications are, i.e. the costs of buying and selling as well as the taxes you may be liable for when acquiring or disposing of your property.

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Haar eie Montmarte in Onrus Gewoonlik skryf ek oor huise of die binnekant van huise. Die keer vertel ek van ’n vrou met ’n merkwaardige lewe. Sy woon reg hier onder ons neuse, meeste ken haar maar min is bewus van die feite oor haar lewe.

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ewoonlik skryf ek oor huise of die binnekant van huise. Die keer vertel ek van ’n vrou met ’n merkwaardige lewe. Sy woon reg hier onder ons neuse, meeste ken haar maar min is bewus van die feite oor haar lewe.

Ek wil my verstout deur te sê dat daar min vorige Suid Afrikaanse vroue was, wat die status in hulle loopbaan bereik het soos Annette De Villiers. Sy was vir jare ’n internasionale model, vir vytien jaar van haar loopbaan was sy die “huismodel” van die beroemde “House of Balmain”. ’n Posisie wat slegs gevul kon word deur die allerbeste, so ’n model verteenwoordig die naam van die Modehuis en word gesien as die “gesig van Balmain”. ’n Modemekka wat ons slegs van lees in oorsese modetydskrifte. Die naaste Suid Afrikaanse meisie wat daaraan gekom het, was Josie Borain wat Calvin Klein verteenwoordig het.

Pierre Balmain se klientelys was die “A list” van daardie jare; Ava Gardner, Marlene Dietrich, Katharine Hepburn, Sophia Loren , Brigitte Bardot, en koninklikes. Balmain het opleiding gegee vir ontwerpers soos Karl Lagerfield wat die kreatiewe direkteur van Chanel geword het. Oscar de la Renta het later jare die “Huis van Balmain” oorgeneem. Vandag pronk Angelina Jolie, Penelepe Cruz en Kate Moss in “Balmain Vintage” skeppings.

Annette was besig om die hoofrol te speel in die rolprent “ Ruiter in die Nag” toe Pierre Balmain haar raaksien en die geleentheid van ’n leeftyd aanbied. Die rolprent moes inderhaas voltooi word sodat sy saam met Pierre Balmain, Frankryk toe kon gaan, waar die glanswêreld van mode haar nuwe tuiste geword het. Sy was gereeld op die voorblaaie van modetydskrifte en het die voorreg gehad om van die wêreld se vooraanstaande ontwerpers, soos Chanel, Christian Dior, Nina Ricci se klere te dra, asook Cartier juwele te modelleer. ’n Wêreld ver verwyderd van waar sy groot geword het in Bloemfontein.

Die sanger Peter Sarstedt se liedjie “Where do you go to my Lovely” verwys na Balmain se ontwerpe. (Ek wonder of Peter Sarstedt nie dalk die liedjie vir Annette geskryf het nie) Annette se loopbaan het aangeskuif na televisie waar sy vir vier jaar ’n Franse TV-tydskrifprogram aangebied het. Sy het uit die aard van die saak getrou met ’n Fransman en later geboorte gegee aan ’n seuntjie, Eric, wat vandag nog in Frankryk bly. Met haar nuwe rol as eggenoot en moeder het Annette mede eienaar geword van ’n kunsgallery in Boulevard Valtaire, in ’n bekende distrik van Parys.

Toe was haar wêreld weer omring met die beste 18- en 19 eeuse kunswerke. Dit was hier waar Hennie Nieumann

Sr gereeld gaan kuier het en waar Hennie Nieumann Jr bloodstelling gekry het aan die ou Meesters se werke, wat Annette in haar gallery verkoop het.

Sy het Suid Afrika gereeld besoek en jare gelede ’n “Lockup and Go” woonstel gekoop by die Onrushandelspos.

Die woonstel het sterk karaktertrekke van ’n “pied- a- terre” erns in Montmarte en het 8 jaar gelede haar permanente woonplek geword. Sy hou van die Onrushandelspos omgewing. Die beweging van mense en motors, die heeltyd, gee vir haar ’n Parys gevoel en dis gerieflik naby alles. Haar eie “arrondissement of Paris” Dis hier waar sy haarself omring met ’n leeftyd se herinneringe van ’n glanswêreld, waarvan ons net kan droom.

Haar woonstel is vol kunswerke, versamelstukke en memoirs van haar wêreld reise.

Ek lees toevallig ’n baie gepaste stukkie, wat Annette se wêreld goed beskryf; “because all the great poets have told us the journey is more important than the destination”

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ight and bright with open trusses. The kitchen with separate scullery/laundry offers all you need – open plan to the dining area with fireplace and access through sliding doors to the spacious braai patio and garden with sparkling salt water pool. The separate sunny lounge also opens onto the braai patio on the one side and to the pool on the other, bringing the whole entertaining area together. A guest cloackroom and direct access to the double garage completes the downstairs arrangement.

Upstairs – a study, 3 bedrooms - all with sliding doors opening onto the balcony with views across the mountain and the Onrus river ravine. Main with en-suite and 2 bedrooms sharing the 2nd bathroom. All bedrooms with built-in cupboards. The property is secured by an alarm, fully walled and fitted with an automated garden sprinkler system.

Web Ref: Prop 30204 Erf: ± 653m² Bld: ± 220m² Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2.5 Study: 1 Garages: 2 Pool: Salt water Rates: ± R900 pm Price: 3 150 000 Magriet McLoughlin 083 395 9134 Email: magrietmc@redzproperties.co.za Website: www.redzproperties.co.za

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Taste the Lifestyle ROBERTSON WINE VALLEY HANDS ON HARVEST: 10-12 MARCH 2017

Experience the harvest in the heart of autumn with the 9th annual Hands on Harvest festival from 10-12 March 2017 in the beautiful Robertson Wine Valley.

This down-to-earth country celebration offers families a chance to experience the magic of harvest while enjoying country hospitality. Indulge in country cuisine and enjoy delicious local wines from more than 40 wine estates, boutique wineries and tourism establishments from the Ashton, Bonnievale, McGregor and Robertson region.

See the grape’s journey from vine to barrel by participating with hands on experiences from grape picking and stomping to wine tasting and blending your own creation.

Enjoy authentic vineyard safaris, food and wine pairings and riverside lunches. The adventure lover can get their fix of excitement with a host of outdoor activities including skydiving, 4x4 routes, golfing, rock climbing, hiking, mountain biking and river cruises.

The first Hands on Harvest market will showcase country living at its best with local treats, country cuisine, delicious wines and kids’ activities. Hop onto the boat for a cruise down the river or listen to live music. Sunday 12 March from 10h00 till 14h00 at Viljoensdrift Fine Wines and River Cruises. Free entrance.

Programme: Visit www.handsonharvest.com for the programme.

Book Now Groups are small and intimate to ensure that you have the very best hands-on experience. Book directly with the host no later than three days before the activity. Specify your dietary requirements.

Payments are required in advance.

Where to Stay Visit our website www.robertsonwinevalley.com or contact the local tourism bureaus McGregor: 023 625 1954 | info@tourismmcgregor.co.za Montagu / Ashton: 023 614 2471 | info@montagu-ashton.info Robertson: 023 626 4437 | info@robertson.org.za Inquiries Contact: Robertson Wine Valley Marylize Mouton | 023 626 3167 | events@robertsonwinevalley.com SPLASH 22

XTERRA Trail Run depicts the raw beauty of Grabouw

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outh Africa’s trail running enthusiasts were granted the unique opportunity to experience the thrilling XTERRA Vibe on Sunday, 26 February 2017 while taking on only 1/2 of the challenge, the XTERRA Trail Run in Grabouw.

Incorporating the trail run routes of SA’s premier off-road triathlon, the Fedhealth XTERRA, entrants could choose between an action-packed 12.5km and/or 6.5km route.

Givemore Mudzinganyama and Edwin Sesipi set the pace in the men’s 12.5km race. Both runners crossed the finish line in an impressive time of 46 minutes 33 seconds.

According to Mudzinganyama, he’ll be teaming up with Sesipi for the Cell C AfricanX Trailrun in March. “This is the first time that I’ve taken part in the XTERRA Trail Run,” says Mudzinganyama. “We used the event as training for AfricanX. We had a good race. I really enjoyed the river crossing and will definitely be back in 2018.”

“The XTERRA Trail Run was really nice,” says Sisipi. “The course is flat and fast. I will definitely recommend the event to all my friends. Givemore and I were just testing our bodies today. Our goal is to podium at the AfricanX Trailrun. A win will be a bonus.”

A J Calitz was the third runner home in the 12.5km XTERRA Trail Run. Megan Leslie set the pace in the women’s 12.5km XTERRA

Trail Run. Her finishing time of 59 minutes 45 seconds cemented her victory on the day. According to Leslie, it’s the vibe that attracts her to XTERRA. “I took part in the XTERRA on Saturday as part of a team. I love the trail run route. It’s hilly and tiring. I’ll definitely enter again next year.” Susan Caras came in second, while Anchen Clarke finished third.

Chris Visser took no prisoners in the 6.5km XTERRA Trail Run claiming gold in 31 minutes 10 seconds. “I’m taking part in the XTERRA Lite today. I entered the trail run to take the edge off a bit,” says Visser. “The route is beautiful. It’s flowing and just technical enough to keep you awake. Being out in nature is lovely.” Eduan Naude came in second, while Josh Messina finished third.

Candice Hankey was the runner to beat in the women’s 6.5km race. “This was my first XTERRA Trail Run,” says Hankey. “My husband is taking part in the XTERRA Lite today. He thinks I’m a good runner so he entered me into the trail run. The route was nice and tough.” Hankey crossed the finish line in 36 minutes 54 seconds. Linel Engelbrecht came in second, while Marileen Odendaal finished third.

After an adrenaline pumping day out on the trails, the Bos Sport Recovery Zone was a welcomed oasis for weary trail runners.

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