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Your FREE Lifestyle Magazine March 2018 Issue 94

Hermanus Artist Terry Kobus

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From the Tourism Desk.

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Ballerina - Lisa Schuurman.

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Easter eggs, also called Paschal eggs, are decorated eggs that are usually used as gifts on the occasion of Easter. As such, Easter eggs are common during the season of Eastertide (Easter season). The oldest tradition is to use dyed and painted chicken eggs, but a modern custom is to substitute chocolate eggs wrapped in colourful foil, or plastic eggs filled with confectionery such as chocolate. Although eggs, in general, were a traditional symbol of fertility and rebirth, in Christianity, for the celebration of Eastertide, Easter eggs symbolize the empty tomb of Jesus, from which Jesus resurrected. In addition, one ancient tradition was the staining of Easter eggs with the colour red "in memory of the blood of Christ, shed as at that time of his crucifixion."

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This custom of the Easter egg can be traced to early Christians of Mesopotamia, and from there it spread into Russia and Siberia through the Orthodox Churches, and later into Europe through the Catholic and Protestant Churches.

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This Christian use of eggs may have been influenced by practices in "pre-dynastic period in Egypt, as well as amid the early cultures of Mesopotamia and Crete".

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ermanus is situated in the heart of the Cape Whale Coast 120km’s from Cape Town. Known for its pristine beaches, long walks on the cliff path and award-winning wines, Hermanus offers something for everybody. Easter weekend is known for the Passion Play on Good Friday. This event happens in the Old Harbour and make use of amateur actors to depict the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus. Tickets can be purchased via Computicket. Make sure to visit our Fisherhaven, Vermont, Onrus to Voëlklip local markets every Saturday morning to purchase local produce as well as arts & crafts. For a full list 028 3122629 of events happening during the month please www.hermanustourism.info visit our website at hermanustourism2@hermanus.co.za www.hermanustourism.info

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he Hangklip-Kleinmond area, which encompasses the towns and villages of Rooiels, Pringle Bay, Betty’s Bay & Kleinmond, is nestled in the heart of the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve (the first South African biosphere formally recognized by UNESCO). More than 1600 species of unspoilt indigenous fynbos per 10 000 square kilometers can be found here. The thin belt between the mountains and the sea hosts many wonders: from high peaks and fynbos-covered mountain slopes, rough ravines, caves, rivers and streams tumbling over edges to pristine beaches. The indigenous forest and fynbos are home to a wide variety of animals, birds and insects. Here, you escape to nature!

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aledon is well-known for its mineral rich hot springs and Wild Flower Garden. Amongst the wheat and barley fields next to the road to Caledon, you will also notice our national bird, the Blue Cranes. Well worth a visit are also the two farm stalls, namely Dassiesfontein and Van Brakel Stoor where you can eat the most scrumptious meals and have a rest to stretch your legs and to admire the views.

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estled beside a river without an end, (Riviersonderend) between majestic mountains is a tiny town forgotten in time. Greyton provides the perfect weekend escape from the bustle of city life. Its quaint main street, lined with inns, coffee shops, churches and oak trees is a window to another era. The town’s establishment harks back to 1854. The history is littered with stories of settlers bartering with the khoikhoi tribe, rich ancestral chiefs, successful cattle and sheep farmers and wealthy horse breeding brothers from Constantia. All these stories give rise to the country charm which is the main reason that visitors flock to Greyton.

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illiersdorp is known for the 7th largest dam in South Africa, called the Theewaterkloof Dam. In 1922 the first Moskonfyt factory was built, it is supposedly the only one of its kind on the planet. The factory also became the origin of the Co-operative Union, and is the oldest operating co-op winery in South Africa. Villiersdorp is hosting its annual Stookfees to celebrate this uniqueness of making moskonfyt and distilling witblits. Visitors will be able to witness these procedures, and taste the moskonfyt and witblits. The Stookfees details: 24 March 10am – 5pm Dagbreek Museum, 13 Graaff street. R25 pp - Kids under 12 free

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ansbaai is the “natural adventure destination” so the focus is on adventure activities always honouring our ethos of responsible and sustainable activities as Gansbaai won the World Responsible Destination Award in 2015. With this in mind a Farmers Market has been launched and this takes place every Saturday in March on the market square behind the municipality. Delicious fresh produce and baked goods as well as handcrafted items are on sale. Lomond Wine farm is hosting a Harvest Festival on the 23rd and 24th of March and the Reforest Fest takes place at Platbos on the weekend of the 16th and the weekend of the 23rd of March.

arch is a busy month for Elgin’s apple and grape farmers with harvest in full swing. It’s also a month of beautiful weather - perfect for picnics, swimming, fishing and hiking. Get your bike onto one of our many MTB routes, sip cool climate wines at open days such as Elgin Vintner’s Summer Sunday (live music, picnics) on 4 March. Feast your way across the Valley with everything from fine dining at The Pool Room to tapas at South Hill, BBQ at The Hickory Shack and rustic country fare at Peregrine. Elgin also welcomes the first Bazique Festival from 16-18 March. Elgin is under moderate water restrictions and welcomes water-wise guests.

tanford is a great destination not least for its great boutique wine route, diverse eateries, heritage heart, and cool Klein River cruises. The Stanford River Festival (16-18 March) starts with a friendly sunset paddle on Friday evening, builds towards the main event on Saturday morning, and closes with junior paddling on Sunday at the bottom of King Street. All are welcome to register in Stanford from 08:30, Saturday 17 March. The Stanford River Festival is hosted by the Grootbos Foundation and the Stanford Canoe Club which provide training, water safety education and race opportunities to disadvantaged children in the Stanford community. For full details on Stanford events, please contact us.

he Lighthouse2Lighthouse Ladies Walk is an NPO that hosts an annual 4-day fundraising walk of 100 kilometres from Cape Agulhas to Danger Point Lighthouse. 1 – 4 March Contact: Janine Boshoff 0283122515 Arniston/Waenhuiskrans, Bredasdorp, De Hoop, De Mond, Elim, L’Agulhas, Napier, Struisbaai & Suiderstrand

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The Swallows Bike Rally at Mega Park in Bredasdorp. 23 – 25 March More information: Louis 083 455 5002 Accommodation still available: Vicky 028 424 2584

…and breathe DIEP asem. En uit. Herhaal drie maal. Jaaaaaa, dit voel beter. Ja, kan jy glo? Dis waar, jy kan maar ontspan. Die hele Suid-Afrika kan ’n gesamentlike blaaskans vat.

aan die einde van 2017 het ek ewe wintie voorspel dat 2018 die beste jaar ooit gaan wees. En tot dusver lyk dinge nie te sleg nie… Kan jy onthou waar was jy toe ons uiteindelik koebaai gesê het vir die blatantste kroek in menseheugenis? Daai laaste week voor ons laggende President uiteindelik bedank het, was seker die naaste wat alle Suid-Afrikaners daaraan gekom het om saam te staan. Onthou jy toe ons almal in ons massas opgeruk het met die ‘Zuma must fall’ optogte? Ons het een doel voor oë gehad. Soos met die waterkrisis in Kaapstad. Almal werk saam. Niks te doen met ryk of arm, dom of slim, ras of geloof nie. Sal dit nie wonderlik wees as ons sommer met hierdie nuwe gevoel van samesyn kan voortleef nie? Ek hou styf duime vas… So… Haal asem. Daar’s ’n liggie doer onder in die tonnel. Ja, ek weet BTW het met ’n persent gestyg en petrol is duurder… Maar ten minste deel almal die las. Die finansiële jaar het einde Februarie geeïndig, so kom ons maak sommer Maart die begin van die nuwe jaar. ’n Lekker oorbegin. ’n Positiewe oorbegin. Jy kan weer ’n paar voornemens maak. Maar die slag moet jy opkom met goed wat jy NIE gaan doen hierdie jaar nie. ’n Paar voorstelle: Ek gaan NIE ander mense beskinder, beswadder of verwens nie. Ek gaan NIE oor beuselagtighede kla nie. (Sjoe, waar spring daai woord sommer so in my kop in) Ek gaan my NIE bloediglik vervies vir negatiewe of rasistiese aanmerkings in my winkel nie. En daai is ’n moeilike een, want Amulet is vir my kosbaar, soos ’n kind wat ek ek die afgelope agt jaar deur haar groeipyne op koers moes hou. Maart hou darem ook vir my ander lekkerhede in. Die laaste 13 episodes van Swartwater word vanaf Dinsdag 13 Maart op SABC 2 uitgesaai. 7nm. Nee, dis nie ’n herhaling nie. Dis ’n nuwe reeks. Dit is ook die laaste reeks. En dis gratis. Dis Afrikaans. (with English subtitles) Dit word laat op Saterdagaande herhaal op dieselfde kanaal. En vir die van julle wat nie TV het nie, die episodes word gewoonlik die volgende dag op Youtube gelaai. Iewers in Maart bevind ek myself ook op Kyknet se nuwe komedie, Die Kasteel. Ek is redelik onherkenbaar en die karakter sal seker ’n paar wenkbroue lig, maar soos die wat my ken, voel ek nie eintlik ’n veer nie. ‘‘A Lion does not lose sleep over the opinion of sheep.” Aldus een van die lekkerruik sepies wat ek in Amulet verkoop. Ek sê nie ek is ’n leeu nie, maar ek is beslis nie ’n skaap nie. This month we celebrate Human Rights’ Day. For the most part I’m not much of a fan of the human race. Give me animals any day. Or babies and toddlers that haven’t been conditioned/ruined by society. As I write this President Trump has just found the solution for the massacre of children in American schools. Arm the teachers! I rest my case. Daai ou is nie lekker nie. Nou snak ’n paar anties na hulle asems en verklaar: maar sy kan mos nie sulke goed skryf nie. Natuurlik kan ek. Ek het dit sopas gedoen. En jy het dit nou net gelees. Dis nou maar eenmaal in my gene. Ek was nog altyd halsstarrig. Ek het nog nooit daarvan gehou as iemand vir my sê jy kan nie. En natuurlik (vir my straf of dalk is sy my les) is my dogter presies dieselfde: ek durf nie vir haar probeer sê wat om te doen nie. Sy help op die oomblik uit in Amulet en het haar eie idee van hoe dinge moet lyk. O, en terloops as jy wonder hoekom die mooi donkerkoppie agter

die toonbank nie Afrikaans met jou praat nie, mevrou; moenie vir jou opruk nie. Sy is doof gebore en die feit dat sy enigsins kan hoor en praat is ’n wonderwerk, so wees maar bietjie geduldig as dit lyk of sy nie presies verstaan wat jy vir haar sê nie. En moet asseblief nie ’n ag shame reaksie wys nie, sy het intussen twee kogleêre implantings gehad en praat goeie Engels en begin selfs Afrikaanse woorde ingooi. (die eksperts in Johannesburg het voorspel sy sal heel moontlik nooit behoorlik kan praat nie, wat nog te sê twee tale aanleer) Soos ek reeds genoem het moenie vir ons sê ons kan nie… Een van die vrae wat ek deesdae gereeld kry, behalwe vir die standaard: ‘is jy nie daai vrou van die TV nie?’ is. ‘Sukkel julle nie noudat die Mall oopgemaak het nie?’ Ja, natuurlik is daar minder voete in die middedorp. En terselfdertyd meer parkering. Hoe kan ek die Mall verwens? Dit het werksgeleenthede geskep en hierdie jaar, meer as ooit tevore moet ons ons land se groeikoers probeer verbeter. Help nie ons kla oor die stand van sake nie, ons moet iets aan die situasie probeer doen. Daarom is dit baie belangrik om plaaslike besighede en produkte te ondersteun. Jy help om ’n klomp families te voer wat minder druk op die staat se maatskaplike toelae plaas… en op die lang duur minder druk op jou en my, die belastingbetaler sit. En volgende keer voor jy die eienaar van ’n eenmansaak boelie om vir jou afslag te gee, vra jouself af: is jy bereid om ’n gedeelte van jou salaris op te gee… ? Nou hoekom verwag jy ons moet dit doen? Want dis presies waarop dit neerkom meneer. I try my utmost to cater for all budgets. You can literally buy something for R1.50, R15, R50, a few hundred or a couple of thousand. Point is you can also just pop in and enjoy or simply be inspired. All of this is free. And as long as we have appreciative customers/visitors, Amulet will remain that unique, gorgeous shop in The Old Town of Hermanus with not a mall in sight.

Take a deep breath… the champagne air is on the house…

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Considering she has only been dancing for ﬁve years, Lisa has achieved a great deal in her dance career: ❁ she has performed nine times for the Cape Town City Ballet during 2014 and 2015 ❁ 2016 and 2017 she received gold for her Eisteddford dances ❁ Lisa performed on televison last year during a group dance on “Dans in jou taal” which aired on KykNet ❁ she has danced numerous times at the Baxter and Artscape theatre in Cape Town ❁ she has attended international workshops to obtain greater exposure ❁ at the end of 2017 she completed her grade four ballet exam in only eight months with the Royal Academy of Dance and received distictions (gold)! In her most recent auditions she was the youngest auditionee, auditioning to attend the American Academy of Ballet in July for two weeks for their Summer Camp. To her surprise she was accepted to dance in New York. Lisa will be training for at least 7 hours a day...certainly challenging and very exciting for her. This was a huge surprise to our family. We knew that our young Lisa, the ballerina, was going places but we didn’t know it would be this early in her career.

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SKINCARE

Hunting, this Easter! Skin care ingredients can be like trying to decipher a mystery code and are downright confusing. If you’re looking to improve your skin care routine, then ﬁnding the best anti-aging skin care ingredient is a good place to start. There are so many products out there on the market but not all are made as equally as the next. Just knowing the right kinds of ingredients to look for will give you a better chance of ﬁnding products that are more likely to be effective. Up until the last few years, the most important thing about skin care products was their brand names. If they were a big name in the industry then they had to be good, right? Hmmm, not necessarily. Once the signs of aging start to appear - more thought and research needs to go into the kinds of products you are buying and most importantly, the types of ingredients they contain. So, what are the best ingredients for anti-aging and what is it that they can do?

Retinoids or retinol are one of the most effective ingredients out there for anti-aging and they have the most amount of successful scientiﬁc research behind them.

Retinoids and retinol are derivatives of vitamin A and are often referred to as cell-communicating ingredients that work by telling skin cells to behave more like younger, healthier ones. These results in the improvement of fine lines and wrinkles, uneven skin tone, collagen production and smoother, firmer looking skin just to name a few. Retinoids and retinol should be approached with care, as their effective results can come with side effects if not used correctly. Refine’s top picks: SkinCeuticals Retinol 0,5 or 1%, Lamelle RA cream, Neostrata NAG

Niacinamide is another popular ingredient that is added to many anti-aging skin care products. Derived from Niacin better known as vitamin B3 and is also referred to as a cell-communicating ingredient. It has been shown to help increase fatty acid levels in the skin which helps to keep it protected against damage - as well as maintaining its youthful appearance. Niacinamide is also known for its ability to help prevent water loss in the skin and to enhance the skin’s protective barrier. Reﬁne’s top picks: PHformula Vit. B3 Cream

Hyaluronic acid has its good name in the skin care world mainly because of it moisture retaining properties, as well as the fact that it’s used in many injectable types of filler. Its ability to retain moisture has many benefits to the skin including strengthening the skin’s protective barrier and leaving the skin with a fuller and plumper appearance which in turn reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Refine’s top picks: SkinCeuticals HA Intensifier, SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 phformula Hydra Serum Vitamin C has become quite the powerhouse of the skin care world and its benefits are already pretty well known. It has been found to increase collagen production, improve skin discolouration, help skin repair itself and overall leave the skin with a brighter complexion. Vitamin C is also a powerful antioxidant that can help prevent and treat free radical damage including sun damage. It is most commonly found in the form of ascorbic acid but it can also be found in the form of L-ascorbic acid, ascorbyl glucosamine, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, ascorbyl palmitate, ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate and tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate. Refine’s top picks: SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic OR Phloretin CE, Lamelle CE recharge

Vitamin E is another powerful antioxidant. It can help protect the skin against oxidative damage and reduce the breakdown of collagen. Also known for its moisturising abilities as well as its healing properties and as such is often used in topical creams to treat scars and stretch marks. Vitamin E and vitamin C can be used together to make an even more powerful combination. It is found on ingredients labels under different names including tocopherol, d-alpha tocopherol, d-alpha tocopherol acetate, dl-alpha tocopherol and dl-alpha tocopherol acetate. Reﬁne’s top picks: SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic

Peptides are small proteins made up of amino acids that not only bind moisture but can also stimulate collagen production in the skin. There are many different types of peptides in skin care but the most popular are Palmitoyl Oligopeptide and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7. Palmitoyl Oligopeptide is known for its ability to stimulate the production of collagen resulting

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Resveratrol is another potent super antioxidant that is derived

from the grapes that are used to make red wine. It can help protect skin from oxidative damage and research has found it to be particularly effective in protecting against sun damage. It can also help improve collagen synthesis -which in turn can slow down the aging process of the skin. Reﬁne’s top picks: Skinceutical Resveratrol BE

Glycolic Acid: Alpha hydroxy acid works by separating dead skin cells that accumulate and stick together as we get older. It speeds up the cell turnover and as a result, it makes our skin appear rosy with a radiant smooth glow. Simply using glycolic acid every day will help keep your skin looking young and radiant. Refine’s top picks: Nimue Day and Moisturiser Plus, Neostrata Daytime Smoothing Cream Alpha-lipoic acid helps to prevent the signs of aging in the skin while soothing it at the same time. Also known as thioctic acid or alpha-lipoic acid it improves cellular energy production and reduces inflammation. Refine’s top picks: Nimue Alpha Lipoic Ceramides help your skin to maintain its moisture levels, preventing dry or irritated skin. Ceramides are natural lipids that your skin produces and they are crucial components of the epidermis which play a key role in barrier protection of the skin - allowing it to capture and bind water to stay hydrated. Because ceramides naturally decline as we age, you may want to use a ceramide skin care product to prevent redness or itchiness. Refine’s top picks: Lamelle full Serra range Arginine – there are a lot of ingredients out there that claim to be Botox® alternatives. Arginine

is one of them. This ingredient can give instant smoothing results that last for a couple of hours, but it can never replace Botox® injections. These products are best used in between your Botox® treatments. Reﬁne’s top picks: Nimue Skin Reﬁrmer, Neostrata Skin Active Line Lift

Where Do You Go From Here?

Okay, so you know what ingredients to “hunt” for, but does that mean you need to be using all of them, every day? Not necessarily. We recommend creating a skin care regimen tailored to your skin type, age and skin concerns. It makes no sense to invest valuable time and money in products which are inactive, ineffective and therefore make no difference to your skin whatsoever. There is a huge difference in over- the- counter cosmetic products and professional, paramedical products. The aesthetic skincare brands take care in research, not just on the speciﬁc ingredient but also the amount and quality used. These products work on cellular and molecular levels in order to be potently effective. Always seek the help and guidance of a professional aesthetic skin care therapist. The results will ultimately speak for themselves.

Easter egg hunt competition: To help celebrate Easter in style this year, Refine Clinic have hidden three offer codes on their website. Each code has a different offer, and to find the code simply log onto www.refineclinic.co.za any time before April 1, and get hunting!

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HEALTH HAPPENS HERE

Dr Arien van der Merwe

‘Inflammaging’ vs Youthful Living

he word ‘inflammation’ comes from the Latin word ‘inflamatio’, which means to inflame or to set on fire. The term inflammaging was first coined by Italian Professor Claudio Franceschi in 2000 to describe the premature ageing caused by chronic (persistent) inflammation, the fuel that flames the fire of all today’s chronic degenerative diseases, or more positively called health challenges.

What is inflammation? You slam your finger in the car door. It immediately turns red, warms up and starts to become swollen. Why does this happen? Pain serves to alert you to the problem and to keep your finger still. The swelling puts pressure on nerves to make sure you cannot ignore the injury. The redness is your body sending blood to the site of injury. The blood carries the healers, like an ambulance with emergency personnel to the site of injury. All these are the characteristics of the fire associated with acute inflammation. We tend to think that inflammation is all bad but your body’s inflammatory response is vital to the healing process. Inflammation is the immune system troops deploying and each one of the squad members have a specific role to play in healing your finger.

BUT, what happens when orders to the Immune System Troops are not clear? The immediate threat may be over, but they never get the command to retreat and recover, because of some unknown break in communication. The squad keeps on working and inﬂammation turns from friend to foe, becoming chronic.

own in your wellness food garden! Fresh fruits and vegetables – make seasonal choices, select different types, colours and textures.

The renegade ﬁre of chronic inﬂammation has been linked to all modern day chronic diseases. These include osteoarthritis, heart disease, metabolic syndrome, obesity, diabetes, cancer, accelerated ageing, dementia, depression, Alzheimer’s, autoimmune disease, even autism.

Include pre- and probiotics to heal and aid digestion, restoring the balance of healthy bacteria in your microbiome, the tiny universe in your gut.

A taste of holistic, integrative treatment options for youthful living 1. Food as medicine Food provides the nutritional building blocks and fuel for the body and its immune system. Acute inflammation only turns into chronic inflammation when there are imbalances and low levels of nutrients in the diet. Top anti-inflammatory foods to include in your healthy eating plan: complex carbohydrates, whole, raw and super foods; unprocessed, organic, unrefined, fresh, plant based and high fiber foods. Buy organic, at a farmer’s market, or even better, grow some of your

Use coconut oil, olive oil, nuts, grapeseed oil, avocadoes, and more omega 3 essential fatty acids from ﬂaxseed, and ﬁsh like sardines, mackerel, pilchards, trout and wild salmon.

2. Basic nutriceutical (nutri-=food; -ceutical = medicine) food supplements as top up to healthy eating to curb inﬂammaging i. A daily comprehensive antioxidant supplement, with optimal quantities of vitamins A, E, B-complex, C, D, E, bioﬂavonoids, resveratrol, coenzyme Q10, and many more in one combination of simple elegance and synergy. ii. Calcium and magnesium in the correct ration and in an amino acid chelate form, with vitamins C and D, potassium, boron. Caveat: do not take magnesium on its own as this disturbs the carefully calibrated balance between calcium and magnesium, where both work optimally together in nearly all

biochemical reactions inside the body. iii. Omega 3 in the form of fish oil to supply EPA (eisosapentanoic acid) and DHA (docosahexanoic acid). 3. Herbal remedies: anti-inflammatory help from nature My favourite hot toddy recipe (all inflammation, colds, flu, fever, sinusitis, muscle aches and pains, joint pains): mix a pinch each of dried (or fresh) ginger, cinnamon, turmeric and mustard powder in a small glass of warm water, with raw honey to taste - drink regularly for fast relief. Other useful herbs: Boswellia serrata, Ginkgo biloba, Arnica, bromelain found in pineapples, papain found in paw-paws, Devil’s claw, licorice root, white willow bark, Angelica sinensis, yarrow, black pepper, rosemary, basil, cardamom, chives, cloves, garlic and parsley. Use essential plant oils in a carrier oil (such as almond) to use for massaging sore and aching limbs or muscles, or to put a few drops, undiluted into your bath, with a handful of Epsom salts – e.g. thyme, rose geranium, bergamot, fennel. 4. Exercise Regular, moderate, enjoyable exercise (swimming, walking,

dancing, yoga) reduces inflammation. 5. Sleep Your body replenishes, recovers and refreshes during sleep. The troops do their admin and filing and when you wake up, everything is where it is supposed to be. 6. Chill out! Manage your stress triggers, especially inflammatory thoughts! Stress gives only one command: we are in a war-zone! Most of us are not even aware that this is the constant command we give our bodies, because we are so used to being all tensed-up. Your daily youthful living regime must include practical stress management, meditation and deep relaxation.

Your mind and body as holistic entity Our body is an orchestra composed of talented musicians, the conductor being your own mind. They work together to create the symphony that is our health. Send a clear command to the brain, heart and immune system troops: then sit back and enjoy how well your body responds to this amicable conversation, it’s only wish and prime command to be healthy!

Venue for both Events: The Class Room, Hemel-en-Aarde Village Centre, Hermanus. Presenter: Dr Arien van der Merwe Do something different this Easter! Learn skills that will last a lifetime! Dr Arien van der Merwe (MBChB ASCHP MISMA) is a natural, holistic, integrative medical doctor who has been practicing in this ﬁeld since 1995. She is a specialist holistic counsellor, incorporating mind, body and soul in her treatment protocols. Arien is also a medical specialist in workplace wellness, owns the Weight Control Clinic started by Dr Gauché in 1974, teaches stress management & relaxation techniques and emphasises youthful living and longevity. She is an experienced public speaker, facilitator and trainer. Arien is an internationally published author of countless books and training manuals. Her books include Health & Happiness, Stress Solutions and Managing Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome. She also developed a number of accredited online health and wellness programs. Dr Arien consults at Dr Michelle Emett’s practice at Reﬁne Clinic, Hemel-en-Aarde Village Centre, Hermanus. Appointments (Natural Medicine & Weight Control Clinic) for 27-29 March 2017: Tel. 028 316 4122.

Youthful Living Talk Beauty Without – Beauty Within – Beauty of Being Natural Healthy Living & Positive Ageing Do, feel, think yourself younger!

Wed. 28 Mar. 2018

Registration 17h30 – Talk 18h00-19h00 R200 pp – RSVP by 27/3/18 incl. glass of wine on arrival, snacks, goodie bag

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Practical Stress Management Workshop Practical techniques incl. relaxation training Herbal remedies to support brain & nervous system I Cooking demo – brain health

Sat. 31 Mar 2018

Registration 14h30 – Workshop 15h00-18h00 R450 p/p I RSVP by 29/3/18 incl. refreshments on arrival, wine tasting and snacks afterwards! Do something different this Easter! Learn skills that will last a lifetime!

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DIE NUWE SEISOEN

2018 Die eerste wedstryde van die 2018 seisoen is afgehandel en die Stormers en die Leeus het hulle wedstryde gewen. Eerste wedstryde is altyd moeilik aangesien die ritme nog nie so goed op dreef is nie. Die Sharks het die onderspit gedelf teen die Leeus hoofsaaklik as gevolg van die feit dat hulle die skrumstryd verloor het. Dit het net vir die soveelste keer die belangrikheid van die skrum onderstreep.

Rugby kan takties op soveel verskillende maniere gespeel word en die fokus kan op soveel verskillende fasette van die spel geplaas word, maar die span wat vorentoe op die bal beweeg is altyd die span wat die inisiatief in die hand het. Daarom, toe hulle per geleentheid vir AF Markotter ( Die man wat vir Dr Danie Craven die spel van A tot Z geleer het) gevra het wat die belangrikste taak van ‘n voorspeler is, het hy gesê “Stoot” en die tweede belangrikste taak Mr Mark? En het hy gesê “Stoot” en die derde belangrikste taak Mr Mark? En het hy gesê “Stoot”. Elke kontakpunt in die spel moet en is ‘n stoot-kompetisie vir diegene wat op hulle voete is. That brings me to the current player heaps that form on the ground with the ball carrier that retains the right to place the ball after being tackled and contact is made. The ball that is being protected so that the opponents who are on their feet cannot play the ball is totally wrong and is becoming a cancer to the game. The current interpretation of the rule is the starting point of the ‘stampkar’ rugby that we are now used to seeing and which is the direct cause of empty stadiums. There is no exciting rugby to see. The referees are very much to blame for this incorrect interpretation. I will write more about this later in the season. We have a new Springbok coach in place. We are just hoping that they are again going to use the excuse of ‘not enough time’ in order to excel…It is really sad that Franko Smit is not being considered as he has done extremely well (added a new dimension to the game) with the SPLASH 10

– Dawie Snyman

This is why this game of rugby is so unbelievably interesting. There are so many facets because each position has its own requirements and each individual player possesses his own talent basis that unlocks other facets or nuances. And then we still get combination play where two or more players play together effectively. Or sections of play where three or more players play together with positive results.

Shimlas and the Cheetas. Results speak louder than words. He added value to the enjoyment of the game to the spectators who are, after all, the clients of the game. Vanuit SARU het die versoek gekom, speel asseblief vir die Shark speler,Tomas du Toit nr 3 op die vaskop! Dit is tog vir my interessant dat SARU dink dat ‘n mens ‘n speler op internasionale vlak, want dit is wat Super 15 is, kan leer hoe om in ‘n nuwe posisie te speel. Dit is eenvoudig nie moontlik nie. Veral nie in die voorry nie. Die voorry kry druk van voor en van agter. ‘n Baie komplekse posisie. Dan is die hele konstruksie van die skrum nie simmetries nie. Kragte is dus onstabiel en skeef. Dit alles word in die skrum in Tomas du Toit se kop verdiskonteer deur middel van senuwee impulse wat van sy lyf na sy brein toe boodskappe stuur. Omdat die senuwee bane nie ingeoefen is nie (nuwe posisie) disintegreer die gedrags funksie en opdragte van die brein na die lyf is dus verwarrend en vandaar die oneffektiewe resultaat in die posisie. Sou dit egter stelselmatig deur die leerproses ontwikkel van maklik na moeilik word die senuwee-bane gekondisioneer en raak hy vertroud met die inligting en kan hy goed van homself rekenskap gee in die posisie. Kinders wat leer fietsry gaan presies deur dieselfde proses oor tyd.

It is on this level where I think the next great rugby coach should be able to distinguish himself. The moment that players start playing together is when defending them becomes a problem. The Stormers experienced this in the second half against Argentina when they really did not know what to do next. Wanneer jy jouself in so ‘n situasie bevind (jy voel die druk bou op teen jou) moet jy ook weet hoe om so gou as moontlik daaruit te kom. Dit is dan juis hier waar Oubaas Mark se raad goud werd is. Kry hulle op die agtervoet deur op elke kontakpunt waar die bal is in die rigting van die opponent se doellyn op jou voete te dryf. Sodra jy die momentum positief in jou guns herstel, kry jy die ewewig terug. Vandaar kan jy dan weer speel. Geniet die kompetisies en lekker kyk. Dit bly n wonderlike spel met vele interessante fasette.

Lighter side of the Law 1

The Chickens come home to roost A Hermanus Magistrate [not here anymore] on sentencing, for shoplifting, a large woman who had hidden four frozen chickens under her skirts, "Madam, you say you stole for the pot? Madam, one chicken, I can understand, but four, no Madam, you are a merchant!’’

The Red Alfa

Guy comes for consultation charged with Breaking and Entering and Attempted Motor vehicle theft. [1992] The docket revealed that a man had broken into a house in Main Road Gansbaai, by opening a window, but the thief was then surprised by a man sleeping in the room just below and then jumped out of the same window he entered from, and ran away. He then tried to steal a little red Alfa under a carport but he was apprehended in the act by the owner and his friends, and then taken to the police station where another person, coincidentally at the same time at the police station to report a crime, immediately identiﬁed him as the perpetrator of the Break in at his house.

ADRIAN LOUW Attorney and Mediator 19 Mitchell str, Hermanus adrianlouw@hermanus.co.za

3 The Shortest legal will ever in the world Our law requires certain formal minimum requirements for a valid will. Act 7/1953, The Wills Act. Please consult your attorney. However this will was deemed legally valid; ‘’ALL TO WIFE.’’ [Guinness Book of World Records http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Holographic_will. With thanks to Adv NJ Mellville.

What is your profession?

A ‘’Bergie’’ [colloquial term for vagrant sleeping in the bush or on slopes of Table Mountain] appeared in court on public drunkenness. These trivial matters are disposed of quickly with a small fine or warning or suspended sentence, but the presiding officer would, as always, direct questions to determine the fine in proportion to the offenders means and personal circumstances, [as the ‘’Bergie’’ was not represented and no lawyer could inform the court.] Magistrate; Sir, I see you are somewhat dishevelled. Are you a Bergie? ‘’Bergie’’; Drawing himself up to his full 5’6’’ and chin forward announced; ‘’No! I am not a Bergie! Sir, I am a MOUNTAINEER!’’

I nee ek s d a stor y o I had ek n sto sir!, Me 6 neer r ie! j u s t , me whe neer n a y started p , ra ou in to Tattoo, and it gets back to you! my o ng guy, ctising la had ffice very w in 19 been late nerv 9 0 one ous, due There were the two robbers of a char af to c g Me; So, what happened? What is your version? But t appear ed with ternoon. ame small Somali shop in Bredasdorp, th h in He [wha en askin court th eft, and Mr X; Look, meneer, I will plead guilty to the where they grabbed a box or two of w g him t is h e ne as is de at m x t attempted theft of that pretty red Alfa. But not the w cigarettes and some cash. These d hat ay e fe am h in total a nce ver is his ‘’s . Breaking and Entry. brilliant perps each had long list of s t e maz eme ion], he l ory’’, mus re - I w prior convictions but the nail in their a n t o nt to t; ‘’M g oked Me; Why not? I loo ive me case was the crudely tattooed words ked a sto buy a st eneer, I at hi ory ry! ‘’ my d Mr X; Look, I was walking down the main road on their foreheads; Their gang names! m y e ou none sk draw and the Gansbaai, going home after a lekker party, They had thoughtfully filed down their n e r h stori ere eith s; ‘’Nop whipped whistling and quite happy, when I saw this fingerprints and wore hoodies but e, no es’’ er, s o p en orry t window on the street side slightly open, I am hing her really, branding your presence is a Ama e, right z so like I climb in meneer, and shook out o slam dunk for positive identification. we ‘’ ing how f c m the guy sleeping on a mattress defe reate’’ th any peo n e p below the window and I tell him high ces. We ir version le still be l y d lieve s o , the i l leg ‘’ Look here sir , you must close no lawy er w al and u t. It is cr ir I hope you enjoyed this dear reader, this is just a taster! There your window, otherwise imin ill su neth crea a rv ic tive are hundreds of ‘’stories’’ out there and I would like toby hearall with ive if he al and n l, people will climb in!’’ Approved reali o a t from my colleagues for future publication! t e ty. mpts Needless to say, we to be major insurance Please tune in to ‘’ The Law and More’’, on Whale Coast FM, pleaded guilty to both a program of legal education and amusement, presented by companies charges. Adrian Louw and Michael Range, each Wednesday from 13h00 to 14h00, [repeating on Saturdays 07h00 to 08h00.

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• There are a total of 13 533 freehold residential properties in Hermanus and • 1 355 Sectional Scheme properties, and • 2 428 freehold properties and 462 Sectional Schemes in estates. • A total of 17 778 properties (total adult population is 38 400) • 54% of property owners have owned their properties for 11 years or longer • 59% of property purchasers fall within the age group above 50 years • 39% of all property sellers are 65 years or older and 33% are 50 – 64 years old, i.e. 72% of sellers are older than 50 • 328 homes in estates have sold at an average price of R1 700 000 • 484 freehold homes have sold at an average price of R2 270 000 • 136 sectional title units have sold at an average of R1 380 000 • 93 unbuilt erven have sold in estates at an average of R585 000 • 124 freehold erven have sold at an average of R642 000 • Total properties transferred from 1 February 2017 until 31 January 2018 is 1 223, totaling a grand sum of R1 991 632 000 • Hermanus ranks 71st in the country out of 828 towns in respect of median sales prices • Property sale prices have increased as follows over the past 5 years since 2013: Freehold properties by 163,8%, Sectional Title units by 35% and unbuilt erven by 95%

REDZetc started operating in July 2013 and is

now an established national estate agency with independent contractor agents throughout the Western Cape, Overberg, Garden Route, Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga. Since starting up our company in 2013 with 4 sales of R15,5m we have sold in excess of 255 properties to the value of approximately R322m in the past 12 months.

The innovative REDZetc brand encapsulates a nononsense culture of absolute compliance, integrity, transparency and expertise. Our slogan more often than not surprises potential clients when we quote: “We do not sell property…we get people to buy from us”.

In Hermanus and surrounds REDZetc currently has 23 top agents operating from Kleinmond to Stanford and we believe it is very important that real estate agents understand and have insight in the local market conditions in which they operate. The economy of real estate is particularly localised and one can never generalise with respect to ‘the property market’. You have to consider local conditions with respect to sales and values as they are influenced by supply and demand in the particular area. Here follows some information regarding the Hermanus property market over the past twelve months from 1 February 2017 until 31 January 2018 (Information researched from the Lightstone Town Reports).

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This information should assist property sellers or potential purchasers in Hermanus in developing their buying or selling strategy – as we explained last month – especially from an investment perspective. Real estate price increases in these economic turbulent times are truly a positive indicator for Hermanus and the surrounding areas. Your built freehold property in Hermanus has increased in value on average by nearly 33% per year!

Should you require any further information or a market-related estimation of your property’s current market value, just call Pam on 082 8000867 or Dawie on 0845811622 or any of our professional REDZetc estate agents who will gladly assist. We are really enjoying the Hermanus and surrounds property market and servicing our clients to the best of our abilities! Our website address is www.redzproperties.co.za.

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Where can your ‘Soft roader’ go? A ll vehicle manufacturers are jumping on the SUV bandwagon. Even Rolls Royce is introducing the Cullinan. How off-road capable are these vehicles? Some have off road looks, but are they safe to take on gravel roads. Is an increased ground clearance and a more aggressive look enough?

A visit to the old Kalahari, now Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, is something that most people dream about. The distance from Cape Town to the entrance at Twee Rivieren is about 1100 km. Then it becomes dirt roads/tracks. Sanparks consider the tracks/ roads suitable and safe for all types of vehicles. They recommend a tyre pressure of 1.5 bars or less and a speed limit of 40 km/h. The dedicated 4x4 routes are for real 4x4’s only. What are the main differences between a ‘soft roader 4x4’ and a real 4x4? The real one has a transfer ‘box’ that allows for low range or high range selection, real 4x4 mode that locks the center differential, ground clearance of at least 220 mm, beefed up heavy duty suspension components, high profile tyres and some have differential lock intervention for the rear and/or front wheels. Most of the small SUVs only have a higher ground clearance, from 155 to 210 mm. Most, unfortunately for those who aspire to drive on gravel road, have low profile tyres. These tyres are not suitable to be used on gravel roads. The tyre compound is too soft and tyre pressure may not be reduced. Most dirt/gravel roads are badly corrugated, in Afrikaans it is called a sinkplaat pad. (A Google giggle moment is that they translate it as ‘zinc platter pad’). Run flat tyres, when punctured, basically disintegrate on gravel roads. Even when driving at 40 km/h. That is according to a friend that took on the Tankwa in a BMW X5. He lost 3 tyres within 25 km! A soft roader fitted with high profile, preferably all-terrain tyres is a much safer option for a trip to the Cederberg. A knowledgeable tyre fitment center will know what to recommend. Also keep in mind that the safe speed for dirt/gravel road driving is 80 km/h. Take a tyre repair kit along. Damage to the tread surface can be repaired safely. SPLASH 14

Francois van Rooyen

Normally damage to the side wall should not be repaired, only as a last resort. Drive very slowly. .

Low range capability allows a 4x4 to have increased power and momentum at low speeds, mostly used for steep climbs or undulating and rocky terrain. Similarly it provides the best braking on very steep declines. This type of terrain needs to be avoided in ‘soft roaders’, as it not safe and it can also lead to mechanical damage such as a burnt clutch or over heated automatic transmission. Even with the Hill Descent mode activated, as 7 km/h is still too fast to take on very steep declines. Before taking on off road conditions in any type of vehicle, make sure that you understand the basics of over steer and under steer.

The biggest cause of losing control on dirt roads is over steer. It is when the vehicle’s back end steps out, away from the corner, in the opposite direction that the front wheels are turned. To correct it, one needs to reduce speed slightly, turn into the slide, which is momentarily away from the corner. ‘Catch’ the vehicle, stop the slide, turn in, that is in the direction of the corner and accelerate gently.

Under steer is when the nose of vehicle runs wide and refuses to turn in, due to the front steering wheels lack of grip. Again reduce speed, brake gently to loosen the tail, once it follows the nose again, and accelerate gently when the vehicle is under control. This manoeuvre is different for front and rear wheel drive cars. With front wheel drive, it is basically tap off and the moment the driving wheels grip, it is full throttle to pull the vehicle out of the slide.

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