Edition 1922 - 21 August 2025

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Have a relaxing time at Pezula Nature Retreat, where you can unwind in the beauty and tranquillity of nature. Enjoy soothing spa treatments, recharge in our Hot Zone, or lounge by the pool. For a touch of adventure, embark on a scenic trip to the enchanting Noetzie Beach and enjoy a leisurely picnic surrounded by nature’s splendour

A complimentary welcome drink to set the tone for relaxation

Optional Morning Yoga Class (Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 09:00)

A light and healthy breakfast or lunch (08:00 l 12:30)

Signature 60-Minute Welcome Massage

10-Minute Waterbed Session

Access to Gym and Hot Zone (Heated pool, sauna, steam room, rainforest showers)

Lounging by the Outdoor Heated Pool

Optional one-hour scenic drive to Noetzie Beach (12:00 l 15:00)

When you join us for a Pezula Spa Day experience, you are greeted with a refreshing complimentary drink and can spend the day unwinding with full-day access to our wellness facilities, including the heated pool,sauna, steam room,rainforest showers, and gym. Each treatment is followed by a soothing waterbed massage session, offered with our compliments

BUILDING PLANS

NEW HOMES,ADDITIONS ANDALTERATIONS

Sheldon 082 457 7616 sheldon@plansrus.co.za

SPORTS SUPPLEMENTS: We have a wide range of pre & post workout supplements as well as electrolyte supplements & energy snacks. @ Knysna Health. Broadwalk Centre, 52 Waterfront Drive 044 492 0522/3

KNYSNA PICTURE FRAMERS – 21 CoveStreet.Michael0715228135

CARPET CLEANING PILE 'N TILE (est 2004). Phone Kenneth @ 072 809 7124

A MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR

Gert Hills will be held Friday, 22 August 2025 at 11:00, at the DutchReformedChurch,Knysna.

SALT AND PETAL - does snack platters for any occasion. Call 044 0230334toorder.

Tree Felling / Chipping Firebreaks / Hedges Retaining Walls / Fencing Firewood / Compost Instant Lawn. Fully Insured

D RY F IR E WOOD FOR SA L E (Blackwood & Bluegum) long base bakkie, R850 a bakkie full load, we alsopackitneatlyatyourhouse.Call Trymoreat0846413307

NEED TO UPDATE YOUR Interiors but don't know where to start? Saffyre Morgan Interior Design for affordable, professional guidance Say goodbye to overwhelm. 062 801 4129

MOLESKINE 2026 DIARIES & planners available in-store & online @Metelerkamps.

your legs. Feed your soul. Taste the difference.

064 823 7935

CARE WITH GRACE. We offer all required care in the comfort of your home by qualified carers overseen by registered nurse Sr Grace Ph Angela 067 075 4745 or email: carewithgrace1@gmail.com

TREE FELLING, BUSH CLEARING, pruning, trimming, garden refuse and rubble removal and any other gardenrelatedworks.PhGodfreyon 0783377886

PROSECUTING WAR CRIMINALS IN THE HAGUE

On 28 August, at the Dutch Reformed Church, Fichat St, Knysna, Pieter Kruger, former prosecutor at the United Nations Yugoslav War Crimes Tribunal, will share his experiences from 13 years of bringing Jadranko Prlić and 5 other Bosnian Croat leaders to justice. Meeting starts at 10:00. Tea: 09:00-09:45. Entrance members R20, non-members R50.

LOOKING FOR A PERFECT DAY OUT

in Knysna? Join us on Sun, 7th September, for the Hospice Beautiful Homes of Knysna event! You'll get exclusive access to eight stunning private homes. Enjoy incredible architecture, interior design, and garden inspiration! Tickets essential – numbers limited! (R250pp) Buy yours at Knysna Sedgefield Hospice offices, 24WilsonStr,HuntersHome,Knysna 0443840593orSeeff,ThesenIsland, 0443825919

KEN WRIGHT 082 459 0663, qualifiedtourguidefortrfsto&from airport, local town & surrounds incl. Brenton.Safedriver

PROFESSIONAL PICTURE framing @ Picture it Framed, Shop 1, 10QueenStreet.0846737741

CARPET CLEANING DAYBREAK. Ph Mervin @ 074 264 9317 for a good service.

S O L U T I O N S ivygardensnursery@gmail.com 082 457 9122 (Office) 076 342 3404 083 306 3761

"YOUR MIND DESERVES the same care as your body." Prioritize your mental well-being Helen van Schalkwyk, MSc. Psychologist at The Healing Hub. Ph 074 910 7320 –Bookyoursessionnow.

GUESTHOUSE CARETAKER available

with overall management, maintenance and smooth operation skills.Ph0704579292

GARAGE DOOR

BEINGHEALTHYHASNEVERbeenas important as now! Let us help you boost your immune system. Knysna Health: Broadwalk Centre, 52 WaterfrontDrive 0444920522/3

PCL AUTO SERVICES – We now have a dedicated whatsapp number for servicebookings.Sendusa“Hi”with your name on 060 710 5979 to add yournametoourdatabase.

GAS INSTALLATIONS, compliance cerficates, water heaters, and other gas appliance supply, service and repair. Contact Gas WorCX via cell 065 281 5133 / email:gasworcx@gmail.com

NIGHTSHIFT CAREGIVER available. Contact0704579292

HEUWELKRUIN. 3 bd family home + scenic views & lots of space for sale. R4,500,000. Anita 083 449 1424 RE/MAX

BLINDS BLINDS BLINDS. Call us at Milk & Honey 044 382 2041 for professionalefficientservice.

YES! Hospice Maison Market is looking for all you gently used home items.Dropoff@Sotheby'sLeisure/ Thesens or call 044 384 0593 for collection

SIGNAGE: Big signs, Small signs, A c t o n S i g n s : E m a i l : worx@actonsigns.netorWhatsApp: 0797137632

Hearing loss can affect anyone and often progresses so gradually, it can be difficult to notice until you experience symptoms.

The purpose of a test for hearing loss is to determine not only if you have a hearing loss, but how mild or severe it is.

PCL AUTO SERVICES – We are RMI graded, our staff are trained, our workshop is fully equipped, our prices are keen and our work is guaranteed. Good reasons to deal withus.

PSSST: Support our Hospice Maison Market by donating gently used household items. Drop off @Sotheby's, on Leisure / Thesens or call0443840593forcollection.

SALT AND PETAL - open for breakfast, lunch and anything in between. Call 044 0230 334 to make abooking.

PCL AUTO SERVICES – We have the latest diagnostic equipment for all vehicle makes We can provide franchise dealer service at an affordable price. Contact us on 044 3826409

LASER ENGRAVING. Action Ads. 044 3823222/laser@actionads.co.za

TO our Signature Steak! Tender, juicy, and grilled to perfection, this steak is served with a side of our famous chips or a crisp garden salad. It's the comfort food you didn't know you needed! Bosun's Arms, George Rex DriveKnysna.Ph0443826276

TAKE AWAY COUNTER

We are looking for young, energetic and passionate applicants to join our fantastic team.

E-mail your CV & recent photo of yourself to: Corrie@buffalobaybliss.co.za Applicants will be contacted.

HOUSEHOLD TREASURES wanted:forHospiceMaisonMarket, drop @ Sotheby's Leisure / Thesens orcall0443840593forcollection.

PAPA'S PIZZERIA makes the bestest vegetarian pizza you will ever have tasted. The sweet treats are delicioustoo.Ph 0443820655

For enquiries & bookings contact

– Pete has provided

and reliable

for the past 38 years. There must be a good reason why we are still going strong. Call us on 044 382 6409

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Email: worx@acton signs

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WENDY DEWBERRY

RESTAURANT & TERRACE

SATURDAY AUGUST 1-4PM 23

Knysna Waterfront

See you there!

MODESTER SEEKS DOMESTIC work. Ph0787151758

DOROTHY SEEKS DOMESTIC work. Ph0788650167

GRACE, DOMESTIC WORK. Ph 067 5301829

Quality used cars at affordable prices! Get behind the wheel today! Finance options available Cash discounts offered

Visit Amazen Auto Knysna for a wide range of vehicles: Bakkies, SUVs, Small cars, family vehicles, 4x4s Visit us and see what we’ve got and drive away with a great deal!

Cnr Rawson & Grey Street, Knysna 083 782 1000 / 081 270 1186

PERSPEX, WOOD OR RUBBER stamps made to order – your design for printing on material, pottery, c h o co l a te s , etc A ny s i ze laser@actionads.co.za or 044 382 3222

STAVNIC OFFICE CONSUMABLES for all your stationary requirements. W1 Storage Park, Progress St, Industrial Area, Knysna. Phone: 044 3822548

ROOF LINING SPECIALS CAR & SEAT REPAIRS

Specializing in all upholstery services and leather dying / car interiors.

PCLAUTOSERVICES–Wehaveagolf cart service department. All electric and petrol golf carts are handled. Free collection on delivery provided. Contactuson0443826409

JUDITHSEEKSDOMESTICWORK. Ph 0616736779

HUNTERS RETIREMENT CENTRE

2 beds, 2 baths, study/3rd bed, 1 garage, 1 carport

MAGNIFICENT lagoon views and stunning sunsets from this spacious unit. Neat, secure complex above Private Hospital, for over 50's, with ER24 medical backup. Open plan kitchen with gas hob. All on one level.

R3 200 000

HUNTERS VILLAGE

2 beds, 2 baths, 1 garage

Cute North facing cottage with large covered patio and lovely garden. Sunny spacious main bed with full bathroom. Open plan kitchen with gas hob. Aircon in lounge and main bed. Water tank and irrigation. Enclosed section of garden ideal for a pet. Direct access garage. All on one level.

R3 100 000

2 beds, 2 baths, 1 study, 1 garage

Lovely cottage in the heart of the Village – elevated position with some lagoon views. Light and airy Spacious rooms. Gorgeous covered verandah with roll down blinds, steeped in sun. Private East patio off kitchen, ideal for entertaining. Granite tops, new gas hob and eyelevel oven. Inverter, 5000 litre tank with pump. Fully fenced garden. EXCELLENT condition. R 3 400 000

3 beds, 2 baths, large study, 1 garage and parking. North facing, very spacious and light. Renovated bathrooms, new flooring. All on one level. Fitted study with lagoon views. R3 900 000

Bring unwanted items powered by electricity or batteries to:

Loerie Park Parking Lot, George Rex Drive, Saturday, 6th September 08:30 - 12:30

CELL PHONES, COMPUTERS, KETTLES, FRIDGES, TUMBLE DRYERS, TVs, HAIRDRYERS, POWER TOOLS, BATTERIES ETC.

Monetary donations in support of Rotary’s Environmental Projects.

KNYSNA HEALTH: We stock Tea of Life, Namaste Living & Gut Sense Kombucha + Frozen Organic Soga Juices. Broadwalk Centre, 52 Waterfront Drive 044 492 0522/3

DECKING, PICKETS, POLES, Shelving and Fencing Timber direct fromsawmill-GeelhoutvleiTimbers: 044 356 2644 or Velma on 073 454 3915 or email sales@geelhout vlei.co.za/www.geelhoutvlei.co.za

TIRED OF ADMIN, SLOW SALES, or seasonal slumps? AI can save time & helpyou growfaster 28 Aug 5–8pm, B o o k a t h t t p s : / / v i s i b l e projects co za Chad 079 890 7415

MINI STORAGE CONTAINERS: New secure and dry mini containers (Pods), housed within a warehouse. 1.5m x 2m x 2.1m. Call Knysna Storage Park at 044 382 3807 or 083 2250889

KNYSNAREDCROSS has moved! We are now around the corner from the Laundromat in Green Street. Visit us for great bargains every day Donations always welcome Collectionscanbearranged.Call072 4517899/0443821244

STOCK BRICK FOUNDATION combo! ReadyBricks0686006557

GARAPA DECKING, Pine Decking, Pine Pickets: Fechters Sawmill 044 3821222

READY BRICKS KNYSNA 068 600 6557

DRAUGHTPLAN BUILDING PLANS. Tracy 082 695 3119 / Bill 082 694 6750

SITE CLEARING, EXCAVATIONS, compaction & road building –contact us today for a free quotation. CX Tippers & Diggers, ph 0443821645

Do you use the Eco Friendly Pellet system, or have an Eco Friendly fireplace? We manufacture the pellets using only SA pine from local factories.

R60 for 10kg bag. 10 bags or more, free delivery in the Knysna area.

3 Fechter Street, Knysna Industrial area Steve 082 774 3404 / AJ 083 300 0228

Stem Cell Activation Technology a

You are invited to a LIVE Presentation on LIFEWAVE X39 Stem Cell Patches and real-life Testimonials

Saturday, 23 August

11:00am 29 Fichat Street, Knysna FREE ENTRY

RSVP or directions: Karen 071 880 0258

WOOD CHIPPER FOR HIRE. Big machine. Hourly or daily rate available.Mike0824452313

VISITUS@www.actionads.co.za

FLOORING, CEILING, SHELVING, Halflog and DIY timber direct from sawmill. Geelhoutvlei Timbers: 044 356 2644 or Velma on 073 454 3915 or email sales@geelhoutvlei.co.za / www.geelhoutvlei.co.za

ROLL ON LAWN, KIKUYU available for delivery to Plett, Knysna, Sedgefield,Wilderness& George.Ph David0825722777

REAL ESTATE AND AI: Win more mandates with automated followups & smart AI tools. 30 Aug 912am, Knysna Hollow – Book at https://visibleprojects co za Chad 0798907415

OUTDOOR SPACES

Landscape Design Company specializing in garden design and implementation followed by high-class seasonal garden care second to none.

NEW GARDENS

VERTICAL GREEN WALLS

These are self-sustaining, irrigated, living, green, organic, and will enhance the atmosphere in any house, shop, room, office, and hotel. GARDEN REVAMPS GARDEN MAINTENANCE

SILVER KRUGERRANDS are now available at Goldex, Knysna Mall –West End (near Spar). Private, accessible and secure. Also open on Saturdays from 09:00 to 12:30. Tel: 044 382 0417 or Glen on 082 7888 700

CASH IS KING! Sell your unwanted gold jewelry and silverware at a business that offers you privacy, security and easy access Goldex, Knysna Mall – West End, near Spar. Tel: 082 7888 700 or 044 382 0417

move out of the comfort of your own home, when we can

Our carers are well trained and are working under the supervision of a registered nurse

Please Whatsapp 074 238 2500 or email leeanne@thecareagent.co.za

SEDGEFIELD CLASSIC CARS If you are owed money by them and would like to be part of a possible collective action to recover your money, email meatdisputescc@gmail.com

TEL: 044 382 1155

Email: autoboss.knysna@gmail.com

KNYSNA HEALTH: We have stock of Peter'sZoetigheydOliveOil&Nuts& Dried Fruit from By Nature. Broadwalk Centre, 52 Waterfront Drive.0444920522/3

PLEASENOTE!Opinionsexpressedin this publication do not necessarily reflect those of the owners or publishers. Sky Printers t/a Action AdsKnysna

BUILDERS Contact CX Tippers & Diggers for all your planthire & aggregate requirements. Quality products & service at your doorstep. Ph0443821645

M140 BLOCK BUILDING COMBO! ReadyBricks0686006557 W O O D W O R K + PA I N T I N G

Specialist: Door installation, old furniture revamp, decking, cornices, skirtings,cladding,woodenflooring, leak roof detection. Ph Fortune 079 3134478

KIKUYU ROLL ON LAWN available for delivery to Plett, Knysna, Sedgefield,Wilderness& George.Ph David0825722777

KIKUYU LAWN AT GOOD PRICES. Mike0824452313

HANDYMANWORX at your servicepaving, painting, roofs, high pressure cleaning, picket fencing, deckrenovationsetc.0745437119

KNYSNAGLOBALSCRAPMETAL–28 Waenhout Street, Knysna Industrial, Tel no: 044 382 1551 or 071 659 8943. We collect locally – we pay cash.

MAIDS! MAIDS! MAIDS! Monica can supply you with a “maid-for-aday”.Call0825703040

GUARDS ON GUTTERS. Aluminium gutters specialist. Seamless gutter installation, gutter maintenance, gutter cleaning, water tank connection, leaf guards. Ph 078 445 9028

ACTION ADS IN BRENTON AREA! Now available every Thursday, thankstoAnitafromRE/MAX!

FRESH OLIVE OIL. Healthy option. Tasty delight. Peter 083 234 2706

WATER TANKS INSTALLED and connected to house water supply with pressure pumps. Guaranteed workmanship.BruceBothaPlumber 0824485156/0722356776

BRUCE BOTHA PLUMBER does free quotes and discounted leak detection for pensioners in Belvidere and Brentons. 082 448 5156 / 072 2356776

RACK & CARRY - Your local Thule & Holdfast supplier For Roof Racks / Bike racks & more contact Barry on 083 773 3626. 45 Waterfront Drive, Knysna.

READ ACTION ADS ON THE Internet every week Go to: www action ads.co.za

ANXIOUS, STRESSED? Life is full of challenges, let us help you cope with natural supplements & without side effects @ Knysna Health, Broadwalk Centre, 52 Waterfront Drive 044 4920522/3

KIKUYU LAWN AT GOOD PRICES. Mike0824452313

THE DECKLE EDGE, Art materials graphic supplies, papers and much more. 19 Queen Str, cnr Pitt Str, 064 9 6 2 9 6 9 2 ,

edge.co.za

LAURA – DOMESTIC & CARER. Ph 0735891621

PINE DECKING and Pickets: Fechters Sawmill0443821222 Building Excellence in Knysna Since 2010 082 921 8959 ben@hammanbuilders.co.za www.hammanbuilders.co.za

GT GARDEN SERVICES, can improve and maintain y

arden, supervised and reliable. Call 082 3320745

READY BRICKS KNYSNA. 068 600 6557

HOTWATERCYLINDERSreplacedwith compliancy certificates for insurance claims. Bruce Botha Plumber. 082 448 5156/0722356776 ACTION ADS is printed & published by Sky Printers T/A Action Ads CK87/002583/23&isregisteredasa newspaper.CertNo.9275

ORGANIC OLIVE OIL PREMIUM Grade.CallPeter0832342706

ORGANICCASTOROIL:Wehavecold pressed, hexane free in a glass bottle, Organic Castor Oil & packs @ Knysna Health. Broadwalk Centre, 52 Waterfront Drive. 044 492 0522/3

PINE PICKETS and Decking: Fechters Sawmill0443821222

G.I.A. CERTIFIED DIAMONDS available at wholesale prices at Goldex, Knysna Mall near Spar Come and see our selection available. Tel: 044 382 0417 or 082 7888700

Trading from Spring day1 Sept 2025

meeting every Monday 6pm, Presbyterian Church, 14 Clyde S

PLEDGENATURE RESERVE

COTTAGE TO LET – Short stay / holiday. R2 500 a week. Ph 062 232 5105

welcome. For help / enquiries contact0660652337

KNYSNA DATADOT AVAILABLE: Cars, Trailers, Motorbikes and Trucks. Contact 067 082 5528 / 073 2788298

ACORN STAIRLIFT, USED 3 YRS, new battery, good condition. Ph 082 422 1300

KNYSNA HEALTH: Shop online from

Broadwalk Centre, 52 Waterfront Drive.0444920522/3

KIKUYU

for delivery to Plett, Knysna, Sedgefield,Wilderness& George.Ph David0825722777

REMOTES FOR GATES & garages. Repairs&replacementremotes.072 2455432

FINISHING CARPENTRY: Door hanging, building, renovations. You name it, I do it. I come with excellent contactable references. John 073 6341214

KNYSNA HEALTH: We stock a large range of Homeopathic remedies, vitamin and mineral supplements for your health & wellbeing

Broadwalk Centre, 52 Waterfront Drive.0444920522/3

14 Church Street, Knysna 044 382 7919 / 2571 sales@knysnagas.co.za www.knysnagas.co.za Dr. Grant Trollip

UROLOGIST

Bsc. MB ChB (Stell). FC Urol (SA)

Suite 6, Hunters Estate Medical Centre, Marlin Drive, Knysna, 6571

Rooms: 044384 1717

Fax: 044 384 0851

E-Mail: granttrollipknysna@gmail.com

PINE FLOORING and Ceiling: FechtersSawmill0443821222

TRAXDOR clear & aluminium burglarbars.TraxdorSecurityGates. Ph0826408142

VISIT:www.actionads.co.za

AA ALCOHOLIC ANONYMOUS meeting every Thursday at 19:00 at Lions Club, Trotter Street, for help contact Dee 082 447 3697, Charline 0828550507

BEE REMOVAL SPECIALIST

Area covered - Knysna to Crags. Reputable & excellent references.

M140 BLOCK BUILDING COMBO! ReadyBricks0686006557 Grant Livesey 082 896 2346

RETAINER LITE BLOCK COMBO! ReadyBricks0686006557

BEAUTIFULKWEEKLAWNavailable. Mike0824452313

KRUGERRANDS are performing well!Stilloneofthebestinvestments available and easy to buy or sell at Goldex, Knysna Mall – West End, near Spar We offer a private and secure environment with easy access.Tel:Glen0827888700or044 3820417

BALAU DECKING, Garapa Decking, Pine Pickets: Fechters Sawmill 044 3821222

EYESIGHT LlONS EYE CLINIC

R350 for test and one specs. By appointment only. Whatsapp 064 290 6940 o/h

RICH FARM COMPOST (pH 8) 2 yrs. Matured 30% poultry manure. Great results / we deliver Call / Whatsapp0824240055

KIKUYU ROLL ON LAWN available for delivery to Plett, Knysna, Sedgefield,Wilderness& George.Ph David0825722777

SILVERWARE GATHERING DUST? Sell it at Goldex, Knysna Mall – West End, near Spar. Tel: 082 7888 700 or 0443820417

TheFoundation,Knysna Contactus:0825032756

533 3326 Plettenberg Bay

PLUMBING SOLUTIONS, burst geysers, blocked drains, water leaks, etc 24 hrs Ph Godfrey 074 694 3465

MAUREEN NEEDS DOMESTIC work. Ph0734393012

CAROLINE MZONDE FOR domestic work, with 2 years experience. Avail Mon – Fri. Hard working, loyal and friendly Refavail.Ph0699270742

MARIAM WANTS DOMESTIC work. Ph0737701204

KNYSNA HEALTH: We stock a v a r i e t y o f E a r t h w a r e , environmentally friendly, Palm Leaf plates, bowls Broadwalk Centre, 52 Waterfront Drive. 044 4920522/3

STOCK BRICK FOUNDATION combo! ReadyBricks0686006557

CHATGPT? CLAUDE? META? AI for Business is here - no fluff, just tools you'll use. 28 Aug 5–8pm, Knysna Hollow – Book at https://visible projects co za Chad 079 890 7415

AFFORDABLE DIAMONDS available at Goldex, Knysna Mall – West End (near Spar). Good range from which to choose. Contact Glen on 082 7888 700or0443820417

OFFICE FOR SALE. Knysna Central. 44m² - secure building. Office near Court House & Central Knysna R390,000. Anita 083 449 1424 RE/MAX

STOEP CHAT

at Action Ads 21 August 2025

People of the Kalahari

Years ago in the late 80s I met an old man called Regopstaan.

He was a bushman, living in a garden shed in Kuruman, a town on the edge of the Kalahari.

This week I was reminded of him aer reading an arcle headlined: Namibia's Forgoen Genocide: How bushmen were hunted and killed under German colonial rule.

Regopstaan was there in that genocide. He had not been born yet, but was sll in his mother's womb when his parents fled the German massacres. No one knows how many bushmen were killed in Namibia, but esmates are between 8000 and 12000 people.

I met Regopstaan while I worked on The Star in Johannesburg. I had been sent to do a story about a Kuruman farmer who had “given” part of his land to a group of bushmen where they could live “tradionally”.

“Find the catch,” my news editor told me.

We did: there were tourists who paid to see the bushmen, and that money went to the farmer.

Anyway, it was there that I met Regopstaan's son Dawid Kruiper Dawid and Regopstaan, the leader of the Khomani clan, were both ǂ born and lived with their clan in what later became the Kalahari Gemsbok Park. The bushmen were eventually forced to leave.

That evening chang around the fire Dawid told me he was grateful to be living on the Kuruman farm, and didn't mind the tourists, but what his heart ached for was to return to the real Kalahari.

His face lit up: “Daar waar die duine rooi is, en die korhaan skreeu in die aand”

I loved the way he spoke, and I felt sad for him and his small clan.

By the way, Dawid wanted to be called a bushman, and said the word “San” didn't mean anything to him.

We slept around the fire that night, and the next day went to meet Regopstaan, who was living in the farmer's garden shed.

He was wrapped in a blanket, smoking a pipe.

He explained that his parents had come from southern Namibia, but when the Germans began killing the bushmen, his father and pregnant mother fled. They eventually came to rest at Twee-Rivieren in the Kalahari where he was born.

Regopstaan had a dream that his people would return to the Kalahari one day, and eventually they did.

It was a long, tough bale, led mainly by Dawid with lawyers, and in 1999 their land claim was partly successful. They got 34,728 ha outside the park and in 2002 another 57,903ha inside the park on a contractual basis.

Regopstaan did not live to see this, but at least the land restuon process had begun before he died. He had apparently said when the land was returned to the Khomani, “all the rivers will flow again” ǂ

I covered the official land restuon ceremony and it was sunny and warm. But according to a UCT account, not long aerwards there was “significant rainfall” and both the Nossop and Molopo Rivers, usually just sandy beds, flowed again, “bringing the southern Kalahari to life”. I like to think Regopstaan's spirit was around to see it.

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DAVID HANDYMAN SERVICES –

Bricklaying, plastering, tiling, painting, paving, skimming, decking, plumbing & waterproofing. Ph0846044446

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WINSTON CHURCHILL: WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE

Date: Wednesday 27th August 2025

Time: 17:00

Venue: Cearn Hall, Hall Road, Leisure Isle

Speaker: Rodney Grosskopff

This alarming headline was widely distributed in November 1899 aer Churchill’s capture by a Boer commando and subsequent escape. Rodney, a local historian and author, will talk about the most excing story from the Boer War

Members: Free - Non-members R30.00

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• Spray painting & hand painting of cupboards

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Hospitality and Home offers it all. Contact Warren for all your Hospitality Linen and Towel Orders. warren@hospitalityandhome.co.za. Current Specials on all Fine Fibre Duvet Inners, Less 15 % (All sizes available) Contact Warren –Hospitality and Home 083 233 4265

BMW1200GSFULLSERVICEhistory, excellent condition, R135 000. Ph Mark0833756514

BARISTAS REQUIRED

VACANCIES EXIST FOR BARISTAS FOR A BUSY COFFEE OUTLET.

Requirements:

- Experience as a barista is not compulsory, but experience in a customer service position in a retail environment is essential.

- Excellent communication and customer service skills.

- Ability to work various shifts, especially nightshift.

Please email a 2-page CV with contactable references to brunom@seattleco.com

IF YOU HAVE NOT HAD A REPLY WITHIN 7 WORKING DAYS OF YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL.

PCL AUTO SERVICES – We are accreditedagentsformostwarranty and service plans. We can handle your servicing and also your claims. Contactuson0443826409

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