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The business winners and losers PG 6 WALKING THE TALK: Ministers of the Anglican and Methodist Church, and Wes tern Cape Minister of Community Safety Dan Plato, took the lead in a march from Lwandle to Strand this past Sunday. The “Men’s March” was in support of the 16 Days of Activism Campaign against wo men and child abuse. Margaret Vertue, Bishop of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa and diocese of False Bay, officially opened the march at the St Mary’s Angli can Church in Lwandle. Vertue said vio lence against women and children is rife, even during the campaign period. She urged men to stand up against violence and make their voices heard. “Men are the protectors of women and should not abuse them.” The procession continued to the St John’s Anglican Church in Rusthof, where a pledge against violence was signed. PHOTO: DELIAH BRINKHUIS
GIRLS AGED BETWEEN 12 AND 15 LINE MACASSAR AND KRAMAT ROADS
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Half of the girls who stand along Macassar and Kramat Roads are between the ages of 12 and 15, according to Na-eema Samuels, founder of the Macassar safehouse, House of Grace. Kassiem Anthony, chairperson of the Macassar CPF, adds that one of the girls is a 15-year-old mother of two children. The number of prostitutes lining Macassar and Kramat Roads has visibly increased of late. While drugs play a key role, some girls are put there by their parents to earn an income for their family, says Ada Buys, manager of Patch, the Helderberg Centre for Child Sexual Abuse.
“Parents send their children to the streets. The older sister will be seen initially, and a few years later her younger sister will also be there.” Buys says that while the prevalence of under-age prostitution in Macassar is known, cases are only reported to Patch when assault or rape is involved. Councillor John Heuvel, chairperson of Subcouncil 22, says the subcouncil minuted the problem of prostitution at a subcouncil meeting in February 2013 and it has since been on the agenda every month. The subcouncil has been asking the City of Cape Town’s Law Enforcement department to intervene to remove the girls. “It’s sickening! It hurts as a parent to see how these young children sell their bodies. I
heard they are tikkoppe (tik addicts),” says Heuvel. “They use the excuse of unemployment to become involved in a life of prostitution and are not interested in enrolling into the Expanded Public Works Programme. If I could wish the problem away, I would – one prostitute is one too many,” says Heuvel. Teen prostitutes can be seen patrolling the streets from as early as 07:00 in the morning and throughout the day, their pimps never far away. The teen prostitutes are believed to mostly come from the nearby communities of Smartie Town and Macassar Village. “Half of the girls on the streets do not have a choice,” says Samuels. “They dropped out of school early and aside from getting on the back
of a truck to work as a farm labourer, their options are limited.” She recalls a 13-year-old girl who was left orphaned when her parents died. The child lived with family for a while, but she did not get the support she needed and she dropped out of school. She became involved in prostitution through her peers. Tik abuse is often the catalyst for prostitution, says Samuels. “Pimps lure these girls into prostitution through drugs, and before long they are addicted and in debt with these pimps,” says Samuels. Buys says drug addiction hampers successful treatment of the young prostitutes. She says that placing them in a safe house will be a step towards a life away from prostitution. “It is difficult to help them
if they stay in the area where the pimp also lives. Before long they will be back on the streets.” Nathan Ladegourdie, head of the Vice Squad, Law Enforcement and Specialised Services for the City of Cape Town, says that these units and the police conduct regular operations in the area to address the prostitution problem. He says 43 spot fines and 21 written warnings were issued in the last three months. In addition, Ladegourdie says the Department of Justice has been approached for the prosecution of these offences. Lt. Col Sindile Mbese, station commander of the Macassar Police, says no cases of prostitution have been reported to the station. Police are patrolling the area, he adds.
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) A 22-year-old man was arrested on 8 December for being in possession of R500 worth of dagga. Strand Police received information that a man in Fisant Street, had a bag of drugs. Twenty-five bags of dagga, 16 dagga cigarettes and 37 dagga stoppe were confiscated. ) Strand Police arrested a man for being in possession of five bags of tik, half a Mandrax tablet and two dagga stoppe. The man was spotted during patrols in Sercor Drive on 8 December. ) A flat in Gulden Park was searched for stolen property after police received a tip-off. A search warrant was obtained and police discovered jewellery, two iPads, five cellphones, 14 SIM cards and a laptop. Two men, aged 24 and 28, were arrested for the possession of suspected stolen property. ) A man (22) was arrested for housebreaking on 9 December after police caught him in the act in Oosterlig Street, Strand. He was found in possession of screwdriver, blade, torch, bolt cutter and sunglasses.
Die Strand-polisie het Dinsdag 9 Desember afskeid geneem aan die stasiebevelvoerder, kol. Shawn K.P. van Wyk. Van Wyk neem ná agt jaar diens as stasiebevelvoerder by die Strand-polisiekantoor nou ’n nuwe pos op as stasiebevelvoerder by die Grassy Park-polisiekantoor. Van Wyk se onmisbare bydrae aan die Strand is gevier en vele sprekers het sy lof besing en die wonderlike werk wat hy in die Strand verrig het tydens die afskeid funksie wat by die Laerskool Dr. GJ Joubert gehou is. Ronald Hendricks, die koördineerder van die 17 buurtwagte in die Strand het aan DistriksPos vertel Van Wyk is “een van die beste” polisiemanne. Hy sê Van Wyk het nooit geskroom om skouer aan die wiel te sit en saam met die buurtwagte te patrolleer nie. Hy sê Van Wyk se bynaam was “Die Skim” omdat hulle nooit geweet het waar of wanneer
Generaalmajoor Johan Brand, hoof van die Khayelitshakluster en kol. Shawn K.P. van Wyk, voormalige stasiebevelvoerder van die Strandpolisiekantoor. FOTO: DALEEN FOUCHÉ hy sal opdaag om te patrolleer of probleme op te los nie. Jannie Frieslaar, voorsitter van die Strand-gemeenskapspolisiëringsforum
sê Van Wyk het altyd gemeenskapsvergaderings bygewoon en was selfs beskikbaar om probleme op te los wanneer hy met verlof was. Pastoor Colin van Wyk van die Bethesda Evangeliese Kerk het ook Van Wyk se lof besing en hom bestempel as ’n gelowige man wat die gemeenskap verstaan en ondersteun. Generaal-majoor Johan Brand, hoof van die Khayelitsha-kluster, het ook die geleentheid bygewoon en Van Wyk geprys vir sy bydrae by die Strand-polisiekantoor. Hy het die polisielede aangemoedig om die lesse wat hulle by Van Wyk geleer het, te onthou en na te jaag. Van Wyk het ook die polisie en gemeenskapslede toegespreek en die polisielede herinner dat die gemeenskap se veiligheid altyd hul topprioriteit moet wees. “Dit was ’n voorreg om die Strand-gemeenskap te bedien.” Die nuwe stasiebevelvoerder, kol. Fana Morgen Dlamini, het reeds sy pligte by die Strand-polisiekantoor opgeneem.
EXCELLENCE REWARDED: These members of the Gordon’s Bay Police were recently awarded certifi cates of excellence by Khayelitsha Cluster Com mander, Major General Johan Brand, for their role in the arrest of two members of the notorious Bala clava Gang. The case against these two suspects in Gordon’s Bay was initially withdrawn due to a lack of evidence. But three more arrests were made in Stellenbosch, linking all five suspects to the Balacla va Gang. Now, all five suspects are in custody and due to appear in the Stellenbosch Magistrate’s Court. The gang is wellknown for breaking into houses in Gordon’s Bay, Stellenbosch and Klapmuts. According to Gordon’s Bay Police spokesperson, WarrantOfficer Nico Beukes, the number of house robberies in the area has decreased since the ar rests were made. From the left are Warrant Officer Leon Mostert, Sergeant John Engelbrecht, Reservist WO Heins De Waal, Brand, Constable Asanda Zonke and Sergeant Winston Rose.
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Long road ahead for N2 arrestor bed JAMEY GORDON
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Feedback on the possible construction of an arrestor bed on the N2 at the foot of the Sir Lowry’s Pass is expected in February next year. This is according to Al-Ameen Kafaar, communications head for the provincial Department of Transport and Public Works. Calls for an arrestor bed are growing ever louder after the death of two people in the last two years after heavy-duty trucks with brake problems crashed into their vehicles. Wynand Cillié (22), son of Laerskool De Hoop’s principal, Wynand Cillié, died after a truck crashed into his and five other vehicles at the Sir Lowry’s Pass/N2 intersection just before 09:00 on Saturday 29 November. The truck’s brakes apparently failed as it descended the pass. It crashed into Cillié and five other motorists who were stationary at the Gordon’s Bay intersection. Warrant Officer Nico Beukes, spokesperson for the Gordon’s Bay Police, could not confirm whether any of the other motorists involved in the accident sustained any serious injuries and were hospitalised as a result. However, it was confirmed that Cillié’s girlfriend, who was a passenger in his vehicle, was seriously injured. She is still in a coma in the Mediclinic Vergelegen. A memorial service for Cillié was
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This map indicates the location of the Sanral road authority boundary, the future alignment of the N2 and inter change on Sir Lowry’s Pass Road, arrestor bed 1 (as initially proposed) and arrestor bed 2 (the new proposed position being investigated). held in De Hoop Primary School hall on Sunday and was attended by more than 1 000 people. In September 2012, 25-year-old Thelana Kotze, a teacher from Stellenbosch, was killed when a heavy-duty truck drove over her small Nissan bakkie as she was crossing the same intersection. The brakes of the heavy duty truck had also apparently failed. While the roadway in question is the responsibility of the Western Cape government, the South African National Road Agency Limited (Sanral) included an arrestor bed in its N1/N2 Toll Highway Project plans, as the Sir Lowry’s Pass road would be diverted slightly under this project. Sanral’s arrestor bed plan was abandoned in October this year
at a meeting between Sanral and the Western Cape government. According to Kafaar, this was because the tolling project was placed on hold after the City of Cape Town instituted legal action against Sanral. He says the focus has now shifted to the Western Cape Transport and Public Works Department to build an arrestor bed – a project for which the department did not budget. Randall Cable, Sanral operations manager, says that due to the court interdict against Sanral and not being allowed to commence with any of the works identified as part of the tolling project, Sanral has been “prevented” from constructing an arrestor bed on the initial proposed location. He says that Sanral did not withdraw the availability of its land to the provincial government. Cable says the construction of an arrestor bed is not dependent on Sanral, as a proposed arrestor bed lower down on the pass may well fall within the jurisdiction of the provincial government. Cable says, however, that if the provincial government has any
other alternatives, it should speak to Sanral and communicate its needs. According to an engineer in the Department of Transport and Public Works, the initial position of the arrestor bed would have been beneficial for both the current and future alignment of the N2. An arrestor bed is now being looked at for positioning between 200 m and 400 m before the intersection. “We are doing further investigations into the best position for an arrestor bed as an emergency escape for runaway heavy vehicles, having to keep in mind that if the arrestor bed is situated close to the signalised intersection, traffic backed up from the intersection may block the path of a runaway vehicle and if too far back, drivers may miss the exit if they do not realise they have a braking problem.” Kafaar says that even if the provincial government manages to secure funds for the construction of an arrestor bed, construction will in
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Suid-Afrikaanse bonsaivereniging en voorsitter van Vanaf Willem die Wes-Kaapse Pretorius se bonsaivereniging. stoep is daar ’n Hy sê die antieke asemrowende kunsvorm wat sy uitsig oor die oorsprong in JaHelderberg. pan het, het ’n baie belowende toeMaar die ware koms in Suid-Afriskat van dié Soka. merset-Wes-inwoHy verduidelik ner se tuin is nie dat Suid Afrika die die panoramiese enigste land buite uitsigte nie, maar Japan is wat ’n die uitstal-area unieke bonsai-styl aan die onderpunt geskep het. Die styl van die tuin, daar Willem Pretorius is hier saam met sy 28jarige is bekend as die waar Willem se 150 moerassipres wat as die beste boom aangewys Pierneef-styl en is bonsais uitgestal is gedurende die Boland bonsaivereniging se gegrond op dié word. skou. FOTO: DALEEN FOUCHÉ kunstenaar se uitDit is juis een van dié asemrowende bonsais wat vir Willem beelding van veral doringbome. Hy sê daar is groot belangstelling van Ja’n gesogte prys gewen het by die onlangse Bopannese en Chinese bonsai-meesters in die land-bonsaivereniging se skou. Sy moeras-sipres wat 28 jaar oud is, het die Suid-Afrikaanse bonsaikuns en is onlangs beste boom-kategorie gewen en sy 32-jarige uitgenooi om ’n Suid-Afrikaanse bonsai-uitjuniper het die prys vir die beste boom in die stalling by die Japannese konsul te hou. Volgens Willem lok die stokperdjie ook windverwaaide kategorie gewen. Willem het ook die prys vir die beste Suiseki (rotskuns) baie nuwe belangstellendes van ’n wye veren beste Kusamono (natuurlandskap) gewen. skeidenheid agtergronde. Hy meen die feit dat jy ’n bonsai in klein Hy verduidelik dat ’n Kusamono ’n greep uit die natuur is. Hy het ’n miniatuur woestyn- en beperkte spasies kan groei is ’n groot treklandskap geskep met rotse, ’n geroeste karre- pleister omdat al hoe meer mense in kleiner huise of woonstelle bly. tjie en ’n kanniedood-boom. Willem verduidelik dat bonsai ’n unieke Willem se passie vir bonsai het 14 jaar gelede begin toe hy as politieke joernalis by die kunsvorm is omdat jy met ’n lewendige eleBeeld gewerk het. Hy sê hy het destyds ’n stok- ment werk en daarom is die kunswerk nooit perdjie gesoek wat die kwaai stres van sy voltooid nie. Hy sê die miniatuur-boom lyk werk kon uitbalanseer. Iets wat hy met sy met elke seisoen anders, en wanneer ’n enkehande kan doen en in wisselwerking met die le tak doodgaan moet die hele boom herontnatuur is. Willem het toe van bonsaikuns by werp word. Die idee is om ’n estetiese boom ’n vriend geleer en ’n kursus bygewoon en in miniatuurvorm te groei. Willem, wat met ’n glinster in sy oog oor die kunsvorm praat, nooit weer teruggekyk nie. Willem het verlede jaar, ná jare as koerant- meen bonsaikuns leer mense om respek te man, afgetree en is tans die president van die hê vir bome, die natuur en vir ouderdom.
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Power stakes: the winners and losers CASSY VAN EEDEN
Vice Admiral Mosuwa Samuel Hlongwane, chief of the SA Navy, officiated at the annual passing out parade at the SA Naval College on Thursday 4 December. Seventy midshipmen graduated, six of whom are from the Namibian Navy. Seen here are Hlongwane and Captain Kevin Ernest Packer (Officer Commanding: SA Naval College). PHOTO: SIFISO SHUNGUBE
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While many local businesses are losing revenue through the crippling blackouts, others are cashing in on the surge in demand for offthe-grid goods. Business is booming for suppliers of generators, gas-powered appliances and lighting equipment. Turner Morris in Strand have sold so many generators over the past few weeks that they are actually out of stock, says manager Liezl Nortjie. She adds that the company has had to order morestockfromJohannesburgtokeep up with the demand. Elaine Arwie from Talisman Hire, also in Strand, says all their generators are hired out over weekends. He says they would order more stock to address the demand, but they do not have adequate storage space. EAR Engineering in Somerset West is expecting to sell out on generators very soon. Eagle Lighting in Somerset West is another business that has seen an increase in sales, particularly in LED and other lighting which does not require electricity to operate. iWarehouse in Somerset West has experienced increases in sales of a number of products including flash lights and inverters that allow household appliances to be powered by a car battery. Estelle Steyn at the Strand Gas Depot says their gas sales have skyrocketed as people start to realise power cuts
are going to be ongoing. They have not, however, seen an increase in gas-powered equipment such as water warmers, yet. Aldre van Staden, owner of One Energy in Somerset West, says inverters that convert solar power into electrical supply are flying off the shelves. He says solar-powered geyser sales have not increased of late, but he believes this is because we are still in summer. These businesses may continue to thrive as power interruptions are apparently set to continue for the next two years. This is according to Lynne Brown, national Minister of Public Enterprises, who spoke at a 16 Days of Activism meeting in Somerset West earlier this week. TheDistrictMailhasbeeninundated with local business owners’ and employees’ complaints about how the power cuts are gravely affecting productivity, sales and turnover. Local business owner Rynardt Janse Van Rensburg says he is losing at least R800 in wages alone for each hour that the power is interrupted. Hissawmillbusinesscannotoperate without electricity and he says running the factory on a generator will cost him about R3 000 an hour. Businesses such as Shaun Bosman’s internet cafe Uncapped Internet Cafe and Lorraine de Klerk’s connectivity and communications company Stelcom are also unable to operate without electricity. “This season of load shedding will cost my business tens of thousands of rands while Eskom reported the high-
est profits ever last year,” says Bosman. Both Bosman and De Klerk say buying a generator is not financially possible as they are small businesses. Buying or hiring a generator can be costly. A small 2,6 kilovolt-ampere (kVa) generator that can be used to power small appliances such as lights and small power tools can cost up to R150 per hour to run. A larger generator such as a 6 kVa, which can power small freezers and medium-sized power tools such as welding equipment, can cost up to R800 per hour to run. Panarottis and Bread of Heaven owner Andy Loughton says his ovens, in which an adult can stand upright, are simply too large to be powered by a generator and it is therefore not even an option for him. On Monday, Alderman Ian Neilson, the City of Cape Town’s acting executive mayor, called for an urgent meeting with Eskom to “deal with the unacceptable impacts that load shedding is having on the City’s economy”. Eskom’s CEO Tshediso Matona announced on Tuesday that load shedding will continue to be implemented into the new year. The DistrictMail asked its readers whether they are planning a traditional cooked Christmas meal, given the prospects of blackouts on Christmas day. Many said that load shedding will not get in the way of a full traditional meal for Christmas. Jacoba Louw said she is doing a traditional meal but that it will all be cold: “cold gammon, cold turkey, all smoked – easy-peasy”.
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Bird repellent at centre questioned JAMEY GORDON “I had never seen anything like it. It appeared as if someone had poured a pot of glue over the little birds.” These are the words of Margaret van der Berg, a local veterinary nurse who recently had to euthanase two sparrow chicks after they were caught in a “glue-like” bird repellent, placed in the ceiling at Waterstone Village in Somerset West. According to Van der Berg, the little birds were brought to the veterinary clinic in Somerset West by a mother and daughter about a month ago. The birds were in a box covered with a black napkin marked Giovanni’s. Van der Berg says when she lifted the napkin, she found the birds covered in a glue-like substance with bruises to their chests. “It was one of the worst, most cruel things to see. I was ready to boycott Waterstone Village,” says Van der Berg. According to Cheryl Reeve, she was having lunch at Giovanni’s with her daughter, Candice Price and grandchildren on this particular day, when suddenly birds dropped from the ceiling. Reeve says four birds fell to the ground – two died instantly with the fall, while the other two survived. “The birds’ wings and claws were glued together. One of the birds also got the substance in its beak,” says Reeve, “They made a hell of a noise and the whole incident was very traumatic.” Reeve says upon inspection it appeared that the substance was placed on the arches of the building. She says she and her daughter tried to wash the substance off the birds, but it stuck like glue. They couldn’t even get it off their fingers. Van der Berg says she too could not get the substance off the birds and eventually had to euthanase them. Van der Berg also phoned centre manage-
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The birds that were brought in to the veteri nary clinic in Somerset West were covered in a “gluelike” substance and had to be put down. ment to confront them about the matter and was told by Daphne Kriel, centre manager, that what they were doing is perfectly legal and is implemented at most shopping centres and malls. Kriel explained to DistrictMail that the substance is a bird repellent gel called Vamoose, which is only placed in the ceiling of the centre and nowhere outside the building due to the fact that the centre was built on a wetland.
She says the centre implemented bird control measures after receiving a notice from the Health Department six years ago instructing them to do so. Kriel says they had received complaints from anchor tenants experiencing problems due to the presence of the birds and because they house quite a few food outlets, the measures had to be implemented to prevent health risks. “An inspector of the SPCA visited the centre last week and we received no negative comments about Vamoose,” added Kriel. “This is also the first incident, that we are aware of where birds were actually harmed.” On the website of Bird Control Services, who produce Vamoose, the product is described as a clear, odourless and non-flammable gel bird repellent manufactured using food-grade ingredients and is applied to roosting and landing areas where birds create a nuisance. The bird repellent guarantees “the effective and harmless removal of messy birds from buildings”. The website explains that the product’s tackiness or stickiness – much like Elastoplast – give birds the feeling that they are being held or attacked by something. In a split second of panic the bird will fly out of the gelled area whilst at the same time putting out a distress signal to birds in the immediate vicinity. These areas immediately become associated with danger for them, compelling them not to return. Allan Bullard of Bird Control Services explains that the product is harmless, but also recognises the risk if not applied correctly. Bullard says the quantity of the product applied usually depends on the species of bird that needs to be deterred. He says, for example, when a problem with pigeons exists, the product is applied to a surface as a 5 mm bead – which is more than would be applied if for instance the Cape sparrow needed to be repelled. However, this would mean that if a smaller bird ends up in the substance it may not be strong enough to free itself.
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Algemeen General
11 Desember, 2014
MEAT VOUCHER WINNER: Peggy Rhynes (middle), from Westridge Somerset West is the delighted winner of the Dis trictMail’s/Savemore Meat Market recent cutandpaste com petition. She won the whopping R1 200 meat voucher from the hundreds of entries received for this popular competition. The voucher will no doubt go a long way in helping Peggy cater for not only Christmas lunch but also for the many a braai and potjies over the indulgent festive season. With her are Nezam Sonday, owner of the Savemore Meat Market in Macassar, and Kim Solomons from the DistrictMail.
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Probe into bakkie accident The Western Cape Traffic Department has launched an investigation into a recent accident involving learners on an overloaded bakkie in Firgrove. Twenty learners from the Firgrove and Raithby Primary Schools, between the ages of seven and 12 years old, were transported to school from Lwandle on 28 November when the bakkie allegedly made an illegal U-turn, resulting in a collision with a truck. The driver of the bakkie allegedly swerved off the road, and seven children sustained minor injuries. According to Firgrove Primary School principal Vernon Hendricks, a traffic official allegedly pulled the bakkie over close to the traffic lights at the R102 and Grove Street intersection and asked that it report to the weigh bridge to be weighed. The driver allegedly panicked
and instead of turning at the traffic intersection, drove over a traffic island. The driver was allegedly issued a traffic fine of R2 500 for not having an operating license, which allows him to transport passengers. No case of negligent driving is being investigated and Macassar Police have filed a common accident report. ) Last week DistrictMail incorrectly reported that it had asked the Department of Transport and Public Works whether charges were brought against the driver of the bakkie, while instead having posed the question to the police. Siphesihle Dube, spokesperson for the Minister of Transport and Public Works, Donald Grant, says only the police and the National Prosecuting Authority can bring charges against any individual for any transgressions, following the opening of a criminal case.
Children’s parents sought The Department of Social Development in Somerset West is requesting the public’s assistance in locating the families of four children. The department is looking for the biological mother, Celeste Malgas and fathers, Ridwaan Adams and Rudy Davids of two children aged five and one. The children are currently in the care of the maternal grandmother, Katrina Malgas of Asanda Village. The department is also in search of George Hlalahoi,
who fathered two-year-old twins. The twins’ mother, Nosipho Florence, recently passed away and they are currently in the care of Tembelani Jaji and Sylvia Manqinana of Asanda Village. The last known address of the father is Block 33, Nkukhu Street, Harare, Khayelitsha. Anyone with information can contact social worker Adelle Meyer on 021 840 3500/3538, during office hours (07:30 – 16:00).
BUNDU JUSTICE: Masibongwe Bhenya’s case will again be heard in the Strand Magistrate’s Court on 16 January. Bhen ya (33), a traditional healer from Lwan dle, is believed to have led a bundu court on 8 September and is accused of the attempted murder of Luxolo Sisulu (30). Bhenya was also charged for mali cious damage to property. Sisulu was as saulted by an angry mob after allegedly breaking into a house in New Village and stealing items. Const Alfred Giyama, the investigating officer, previously testified how Bhenya had been the leader of the crowd and that he had tried to prevent the police from intervening in the attack and saving Sisulu. Bhenya was also charged on three char ges of malicious damage to property, which include breaking down the shack of the woman who had phoned the police and vandalis ing a police vehicle. PHOTO: DELIAH BRINKHUIS
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THANK YOU: On 2 Decem ber, Somerset West Police celebrated and rewarded 16 fulltime reservists for their loyalty, hard work and achievements. At the back, from left are: Const Marlon Wessels, Const Arthur Frits and Lt Charles Riffel. Middle: WO Brandon Nelson, Sgt Do novan Carelse, Michelle Car else, Sgt Johan Thysen, Const Nadia Davids, Nakita Baker, Const Olivier, Jacqie van der Berg, Charles Mawato, LtCol Jacolize Fleischmann, Const Rashied Filander; (seated in front) Const Rosemary Nie mand, Tilly Roelse, Col Mary Ann Williams (station com mander), Christel Roman and Maria Ngobeni.
FAMILY GIFT PACK: In the spirit of Christmas and giving, the DistrictMail’s cartoonist/illustrator Frans Groenewald has decided to give away a special family gift package of three books, a calendar and a chil dren’s porcelain dinner set (worth around R700). His latest book The lighter side of wine, which he illustrat ed, with text by Colin Collard and Dave Biggs, is in cluded in this package. The other two books are a cooking book Cooking with Rosemary & Benedict and a children’s book Saving the Rhino in the land of Kachoo. Frans grew up in Somerset West and matriculat ed at Hottentots Holland High School. After school he studied at Stellenbosch University where he obtained his BA. FA (graphic design) and BA. FA Hons (photog raphy). Since his entry into the art arena in 2002, his imaginative paintings and illustrations have received widespread acclaim, with national exposure in the printed media and on TV. Frans works from his studio at the Lourensford Estate. To win this fabulous family gift pack answer the following question: From which school did Frans matriculate? Email your answer to mark@helderberg.com. All correct emails will be placed in a hat and the first correct entry drawn will win the prize. PHOTO: MARK STUART
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11 Desember, 2014
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Mail Who will stand up for the girls? Our front page story on teen prostitution in Macassar is a shocker and we hope that those role players that are able to make a difference, will draw together to put some plans into action – urgently. The problem of prostitution is not one of law enforcement or policing alone. It is not a problem that can merely be swept out of sight. Social workers, religious leaders and community workers play an invaluable role in stepping into the gap. A multisectoral forum ought to be established to bring law enforcement and community roleplayers together to tackle this problem. The problem will only grow if tackled from one angle alone, such as policing. The girls need a multifaceted intervention to stand a chance of getting off the streets. If the girls are worth saving; if there is any hope in their future or their ability to change, then let the community come together sensibly and tackle the problem in a way that can deliver a solution. Issuing fines here and making arrests there does nothing to really get to the bottom of the problem. It merely assuages our collective guilt that we are otherwise doing nothing. Someone needs to take the lead here. Who will stand up to do so? We wait with bated breath to see.
Waterstone’s security efforts should be commended I know this has already been talked about, but I strongly disagree with everything that’s been said about the security at Waterstone. Daphne’s explanation was not “poor”. The removal of items is not just about eliminating potential threats – it also helps to avoid other potential problems, such as shoplifting and pick-pocketing (yes, it happens). Hats and sunglasses conceal your identity to CCTV cameras, making it difficult to identify perpetrators. And yes, granny, even the elderly are suspect; elderly
people are caught shoplifting all the time, and for the record, a security guard’s job is not to be “polite”, especially when you blatantly disobey him by walking by. Why do people have this smug sense of entitlement nowadays? Why do you refuse to cooperate? It’s not a big deal to take off your hat in the spirit of combating crime (what do you need it for indoors anyway?), but no, you’d rather stand there and complain about how, in Martin van Eeden’s words, your “human rights” are being violated. Seriously, get over yourselves.
Waterstone is a private enterprise, not a democracy. They have every right to eject whoever they want from their premises, and so does every other establishment for that matter. That’s where the phrase “right of admission reserved” comes from. And may I also remind everyone that the reason for these measures is that someone was actually shot dead in the centre. Well I for one commend Waterstone’s efforts – at least they’re doing something about it.
CARL RUPPERT SOMERSET WEST
Good service from Owerhede moet hul skaam, hulle ontneem ons van ‘7de Laan’ Victoria Cash Store In these times where good service is scarce, especially if bought goods are faulty, we would like to put in writing the good experience we recently had with a supplier! In July we bought three flat-screen TVs from Victoria Cash Store, Somerset West. In October two of the TVs gave problems. The manufacturer would not assist us and actually insisted that we were negligentandcausedthedamage.Thisiswhere YogifromVictoriaCashStoresteppedforward and went to great lengths to have the TVs repaired under guarantee. The TVs were collected and returned to our home, within a couple of days. This all within the “busy” season. Our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Yogi and his staff!
RENETTE AND RENÉ SOMERSET WEST
Ag nee, nie alweer, die krag is dood. Weereens is ons gesin in die nood. Pa sit gestrand op die trein van die werk, ons bid almal hy is betyds vir Sondag se kerk. Ma se kos is op die stoof, wanneer sal gaar kom is net ’n kwessie van geloof. Boetie word gestuur op soek na ’n brood. Die kafee is donker en word hy verwys na ’n ander oord.
Baba sus word ingeprop met koue melk en haar groentetjies is rou en ietwat verwelk. Warm water is daar nie om ons mee te was, word slegs afgevee met reukwater gevind in ’n kas. Die owerhede behoort hulle te skaam. Hulle ontneem ons voorreg om te kyk na 7de Laan. Ma sê ons is nou van die wal in die sloot, terwyl sy ons vertel van donker Afrika op haar skoot.
Kersies word ook nou nader getrek, want ons gaslampie het so pas gevrek. Ons is almal honger en dors. Ons hartjies is baie seer, want ons sit in die donker krepeer. Met leë magies sal ons maar vroeg gaan slaap. En hopelik het ons weer more volledige krag in die Kaap.
OUPA MAC MCCARTHY NAMENS DIE KLEINSPAN
HSPC to host Christmas lunch, looks to the future The Helderberg Street People’s Centre (HSPC) will be hosting Christmas lunch for poor and homeless members of the community on Christmas Day. The centre will be open throughout the festive season to provide food, clothing, support and practical help to the needy. Any donations of roasted chicken, along with donations of cooldrinks, tinned and dried food produce would be much appreciated. These may be delivered to the soup kitchen at 9 Victoria Street (opposite Somerset West Library), between 08:30 and 13:00, from now until Christmas Eve.
Readers will also be aware that the HSPC has been given notice to vacate its premises (probably in March 2015), in order to make way for a transport hub that is being created by the City of Cape Town. The centre is actively looking at options to continue its work of feeding some 250 people in Somerset West and 750 people in the townships each day. We believe that we are making a difference in the lives of people, by not only preventing them from going hungry, but also by providing them with a place to which they can come for support and practical help. Such help ranges from the spon-
soring of skills training courses, to enrolling affected individuals in drugs or alcohol rehabilitation programmes. The HSPC believes that it undertakes necessary work within the community and looks forward to receiving continued support from the churches, residents and business community of the Helderberg. Wishing all volunteers, friends, donors and supporters a very blessed and happy Christmas and our heartfelt thanks for all your support during the year.
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Sê jou sê ) Emergency stopping lane, gravel pit, arrestor bed. Come on City of Cape Town, how many more deaths before something gets done! ) I would like to thank Waterstone for being concerned enough about their customers’ safety to take the necessary precautions regarding security. I have absolutely no problem with removing my sunglasses or hat. Let the complainers go shop elsewhere. ) Die met hoedjies op die koppe, gaan koop jul goed by die garage-winkel. Ons ander verkies veiligheid bo kinderagtige verkrampte hoedjies en keppies. Estelle ) The Macassar RFC Supporters Club family day out at Palmiet Day Camping. Thanks to everyone, we had a blessed and great day!! Thanks once more.
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Algemeen General
11 December, 2014
New visa laws for ‘swallows’ explained
Thank you for helping us find Daniel We as the Keith family want to thank God for protecting and caring for Daniel during the 14 days that he was missing. He could have died, but he is still alive. We want to thank the DistrictMail for their contributions in seeking and finding Daniel. (“Missing man found in Macassar”, District-
Accident on Faure Marine Drive: ) Thank God there were no fatalities. I faced a similar situation this morning. These irresponsible drivers must be brought to book! Chantal Lee-Ann Joubert ) Oh my word! What’s up with the accidents lately? Jo-Ann Farmer ) Every weekend there’s an accident on Gordon’s Bay Road, what’s up with that? Joan le Roux Free parking good for business: ) Thank you for something positive. Priscilla Smith ) R 2 for 15min? That’s a rip off and no wonder no one goes into Main Road. I go to the mall where I don’t have to pay for parking. Rory Currin ) I do not go to Somerset CBD because of this reason. I think the first 30 min should be free parking and thereafter I do not mind to pay. I do not want to be harassed for R 2 if I stop to buy something. I normally don’t carry cash and even if I did, this is a huge frustration to me and a waste of time. I believe it is counterproductive and bad for business in general. You need to encourage shoppers, not scare them away. Make it easy to shop - convenient
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Mail, 4 December) Daniel was found on 1 December in Macassar. He is now at home with his brother and his brother’s wife in Grabouw. He is still in the process of recovering.
KEITH FAMILY GRABOUW
parking is a good start. Hennie du Toit ‘Too little, too late’: ) I fully agree something here has to change. I use this intersection every day at least twice a day sometimes four times a day to get my daughter to school and to get to work and back. Even a green robot for your side is a task! Kim Wight City requests urgent meeting with Eskom: ) At last! Charl Phillip Marx ) Wow, they’ve woken up, finally. Bridgitte Day Load shedding in the Helderberg: ) Let’s sell Nkandla and buy a new reactor! Steven Phyffer ) Dear Eskom South Africa, we meant to be one of the most developed nations on the entire African continent. Yet you have taken us back to the stone ages with your load shedding, not withstanding the disadvantaged communities which have no electricity. Where we are meant to be propelling with the advancement of technology, your lack of visionary direction has brought darkness to our country. South Africa needs to awaken, or else we will find ourselves plummeted in a vortex of the primal era. Yours in Light Dr Nirvadha Singh ) This is really horrible for the business sector! Lizanne Nel De Kock ) Is it just me or is it true that when the power go off and finally comes on again the units have dropped? Gawain Johannes ) I lose on average R900 an hour without power. One client even cancelled our contract. Charlotte White
I am a registered immigration practitioner working at TIES Immigration in Main Road, Somerset West and would like to reply to the letter “Swallows want to know why visa laws have changed” which was featured on the letter’s page in last week’s DistrictMail (4 December 2014). Firstly the Old Immigration Act was passed in 2002 and it was due for a review. Secondly, international swallows/visitors can still renew their visitors’ visa for a further 90 days, but there have been some changes. Lastly, all Home Affairs immigration offices are closed and Home Affairs have now contracted Visa Facilitation Services (VFS) to facilitate all new applications lodged and receive outcomes. The permit is still checked and processed in Pretoria, so effectively VFS are the new Postal Service operating for Home Affairs. This visitor visa permit must be renewed at the new VFS offices in Cape Town within the first 30 days of arrival (this is rarely possible as VFS are very, very busy). The permit fee is still R425 for Home Affairs but VFS charge R1 350 for each application they receive.
The application must be lodged online (where checklists can also be found), printed and signed. Once you have selected your appointment date, you must go in person to the VFS offices for them to capture your biometrics (passport details). You can still use an agent to lodge this on your behalf, but you must accompany them when the application is lodged. Only original or certified copies are acceptable. Be warned that we are seeing a trend that three out of five visas come back with incorrect information on them. Please check your visa carefully on finalisation and, if necessary, you may have to go back online to book a rectification application. This application is free of charge. I hope this advice helps, as we do not want to send these very valuable clients back home too soon. We want them to remain in the Republic as long as possible.
TANIA COPELAND TIES IMMIGRATION SERVICES SOMERSET WEST
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11 December, 2014
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jamey.thomas@media24.com Weekly deadline: Monday, 12:00 We would like to invite our regular diary advertisers to send us pictures of their events for inclusion in our Social or Diary section.
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SATURDAY 13 DECEMBER
RAITHBY: ) The community and ratepayers association of Raithby holds a Christmas night market on the Methodist Church grounds in Watson Way from 19:00 today, and tomorrow (Saturday 13 December) from 18:00. The market closes with Carols by Candlelight on Sunday (14 December) at 19:00. Free entry. 2 Raithby Ratepayers Association: raithbyratepayers@gmail.com.
SOMERSET WEST: ) Country Craft Market at Southey’s Vines from 09:00-14:00. Hand-made arts and crafts of the highest quality, plenty to eat and drink at the Country Kitchen, and children’s entertainment on offer. Enquiries: 0 Gill on 021 852 6608 or Lesley on 021 843 3287. ) Three Jacks and a King can be seen in the Somerset West Library hall at 15:00. The production tells part of the nativity story through the medium of floral art. Tea and Christmas eats will be served at 14:30. Tickets: R60 (available from Ilse Holroyd on 021 851 6123 or Kim Zimmerman on 021 852 2656).
SOMERSET WEST: ) The Helderberg Village Music Society hosts performances by violist Renata van der Vyver and pianist Prof Nina Schumann in the Talani Lounge at Helderberg Village at 18:00. The pair will be performing Notturno by Ludwig van Beethoven, Chaconne by J S Bach and Arpeggione Sonata by Franz Schubert. Tickets cost R60. 0 021 855 8333.
SUNDAY 14 DECEMBER SOMERSET WEST: ) The Somerset West Baptist Church,
on the corner of Louw and Hendrikz Streets, presents its Christmas musical at 09:30 and 19:00. 0 Cathy Lutman: 021 852 1810. TUESDAY 16 DECEMBER GORDON’S BAY: ) The Gordon’s Bay Bowls Club holds a car boot sale in their parking lot from 08:00 – 12:00. R15 per parking bay. 0 076 104 5795. SOMERSET WEST: ) Monkey Town’s Carols By Candlelight from 19:00. Bring along a picnic basket. Entry: R30, children under the age of 10 enter free of charge. 2 Christine van der Merwe: cheekymonkey630@gmail.com. WEDNESDAY 17 DECEMBER SOMERSET WEST:
Wonderland: win tickets Helderberg residents can experience a magically real White Christmas this festive season as Sandringham in Stellenbosch is transformed into a Christmas Wonderland. Visitors can look forward to a Christmas Village with real snow, a massive 20 m Christmas tree, a Santa house for entertaining the kiddies, an authentic “Elves” bar for adults and a wide range of speciality shops for unique gifts. There will also be live Christmas music performed by some of SA’s top artists and Carols by Candlelight. DistrictMail will be giving away five sets of family tickets (two adults and two children) to five lucky rea-
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) The opening of the Western Cape Artists’ Society’s Annual Merit and Little Gems Exhibition at NH The Lord Charles Hotel from 17:30 – 19:00. The exhibition runs from today to 17 January 2015. 0 Chris: 073 756 2930. GORDON’S BAY: ) The Lions Club of Gordon’s Bay meets in the club house in Roos Street at 19:30. 0 Paula Lang: 082 896 8913. THURSDAY 18 DECEMBER SOMERSET WEST: ) The Somerset West Community Police Forum (CPF) holds its AGM in the Somerset West Library hall at 18:00. A report on crime in Somerset West will be shared and new office bearers will also be elected. For more information phone CPF chairperson Hugh Roe on 082 568 8865 or treasurer Toni van Minnen on 021 855 1271.
SONG UNDER THE STARS: Helderberg Hos pice will be holding their annual popular Carols by Candlelight evening on Wednesday 17 December on the great lawn at Vergelegen Estate. Gates open at 17:00 and people are requested to bring a picnic basket, chairs, a torch, family and friends to enjoy supper and carol singing under the stars and at the same time support Helderberg Hospice. Tickets are on sale at Computicket at R60 for adults and R20 for children. Disabled park ing available only by prior arrangement with Hospice. Call 021 852 4608.
ders who would like to attend the Christmas Wonderland. The Wonderland will be open from Friday 12 December to Christmas Eve on 24 December between the hours of 10:00 and 22:00. Tickets cost R80 per adult and R40 per child and can be booked through Computicket. ) To stand a chance to win tickets to this event, SMS the word WONDERLAND followed by your name and surname to 34421 before 17:00 on Thursday 11 December. SMSes cost R1,50 and the tickets must be collected from the DistrictMail on Friday 12 December. For more information visit www.christmaswonderland.co.za.
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Fun festival for families Winckler Events in partnership with Braai Ve’Note are bringing Helderberg residents and visitors the family event of the season: the Saamspeel Somer-Son-Fees on 16 December. The day will include three major events including a father-and-son touchies rugby tournament, singing competition and a live performance by Heinz Winckler, Andriette Norman and Lollos. The event at the Charles Morkel rugby stadium in the Strand will include 18 rides and slides for children, a craft market and Braai Ve’Note and other food stalls. There will be something for everyone – from grandparents to toddlers. Winners of the singing
competition will walk away with a recording contract with Earth.Song Productions, a professional music video worth R 20 000, a training session with Heinz Winckler about getting started in the music industry and a makeover by Aletté Winckler, a professional image consultant. The competition is open to all ages, meaning anyone is welcome to participate, including groups. Auditions will take place from 11:00 at the stadium. Finalists will be announced at around 14:00 and will perform for the audience and a panel of judges. Braai Ve’Note and Winckler Events are proud supporters of the Thembalitsha Foundation, who work to restore hope and develop peo-
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Ask Santa to deliver gifts at your door Surprise your children this Christmas with Santa delivering their gifts to your doorstep. Santas will be doing their rounds in Somerset West, Strand, and Gordon’s Bay from 18:00 to 21:00 on Christmas Eve. Cost is R50 per child. All proceeds go towards the 2nd Somerset West Scout Group. For bookings and more information contact Grace at bellabeeplayschool@gmail.com or 072 463 8417.
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Spesiale dienste Spesiale kerkdienste word dié Kersseisoen deur die Helderberg NG Gemeente in Firmountweg, SomersetWes gehou. Die datums en tye is as volg: Oukersaand (Woensdag 24 Desember) om 19:00; Donderdag 25 Desember om 08:00 en 09:30 (informeel); Oujaarsaand (Woensdag 31 Desember) om 19:00 en 23:00.Vir meer inligting skakel 021 851 5582.
BOOST: The National Sea Res cue Institute (NSRI) Western Cape received a donation of R375 000 on Saturday. The funds, from the Western Cape Government, were made available to assist the NSRI in the invaluable work they render at sea. With the cheque are (from left) Anton Bre dell (Western Cape Minister of Environmental Affairs and Devel opment Planning), Hildegarde Fast (head of Department Local Government), Dave Roberts (re gional director: NSRI), Cleeve Robertson (NSRI Western Cape) and Anton Prinsloo (station com mander: NSRI Gordon’s Bay).
Shortened hours at Somerset West library Somerset West library’s operating times for the next five months have been shortened due to staff changes. The library closes at 13:00 as of yesterday (10 December). Library members may however use their Somerset West cards at surrounding librar-
ies after 13:00 on Wednesdays. Operating hours until 29 April will be from 10:00 to 18:00 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and 10:00 to 13:00 on Wednesdays and Saturdays. For further information contact the library on 021 850 4458 or 021 850 4526/7.
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Vermaak Entertainment
11 Desember, 2014
GIG Guide ) Friday 12 December: • The Gian Groen Band will be performing at Bertie’s Mooring in Harbour Island, Gordon’s Bay from 21:00. Free entry. • The Deep Purple Tribute Band plays at The Nameless Pub in Somerset West from 21:00. • Foam Party with DJ Lugg at Melt’s Tavern in Gordon’s Bay from 20:00 until late. R10 gets you in. ) Saturday 13 December: • Performances by the band Volume Conflict at Melt’s Tavern from 21:00. R20 entrance fee. ) Sunday 14 December: • Catch Johnathan Martin and Friends live at Bertie’s Mooring from 18:00. Free entry. • Acoustica takes the stage De Kelder in Somerset West from 11:30. ) Monday 15 December: • The Deep Purple Tribute Band performs at Melts Tavern in Gordon’s Bay from 21:00.
Ray Dylan tree op in Strand Die volronde kunstenaar en energieke sanger Ray Dylan, is geseën met een van die beste stemme in Suid-Afrikaanse musiek en hy tree Maandag 15 en Dinsdag 16 Desember in die Strand op.
nooit verstaan nie, Vat my hand, Hier kom die son, Ek voel vanaand gaan ek jou liefkry, Hoe sê ek vir jou goodbye en, veral, Pretty little angels en Ek wil huis toe gaan. Die snitte Dan voel ek hoe loop die Trane en Trane van Liefde is die Op sy jongste album, toonvenster van Ray se Harte van goud, roer hy vokale vaardigheid en die hartsnare met pasvertolkingstegniek. Sy sievolle vertolkings en wêredklas-werk word hy wikkel die litte met ook gehoor op die Enrock-gedrewe countrygelse lied In love love lokitaarklanke. ve again. Ray Dylan tree Maandag 15 en Dinsdag Die liedjie Crazy lief 16 Desember in die Strand op. Ray is te sien by die vir jou is ’n musikale Springbok Blues Thepenskets, wat Ray se drome – in sy geboorteland. me Bar in die Gants-sentrum, om Nashville-roem opweeg Rondom dié lied bou hy bal- Strand om 20:30. Skakel teen sy verantwoordelikhede ladebakens oor sy geliefdes – 021 854 7787 vir meer inlig– sy aanhangers en geliefdes in snitte soos My liefde sal jy ting.
Win summer concert tickets The Oude Libertas Amphitheatre’s 2014/2015 summer season concert series is in full swing and DistrictMail will be giving away double tickets to five lucky readers to see performances by Dr Victor and the Rasta Rebels on 14 December. Visitors can look forward to moving performances by Frank Sinatra and Friends with Richard Cock on 17 and 18 December. To stand a chance to win double tickets, SMS “REBELS” followed by your name and surname to 34421 before 17:00 on Thursday 11 December. SMSes cost R1,50. The tickets can be collected at the event on the day. Contact Bondina Osterhoff on 083 379 3679/021 809 7474. Bookings can be made through Computicket or by contacting 021 809 7473.
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Vermaak Entertainment
11 Desember, 2014
Brian Boswell Circus at Gordon High until January The Brian Boswell Circus is in the Helderberg at Gordon High School where they will be until 4 January. Brian Boswell’s circus has a new look and a new show and promises to be entertaining for adults and children. Trained horses, camels, ponies and perky poodles will delight the crowds with their
CLINT AND GHAPI SHARE THE STAGE IN STRAND: Two phenomenal entertainers and implausible musicians, Clint and Ghapi, will share the stage at Springbok Blues Theme Bar in Gants Centre, Strand on Thursday 18 Decem ber. Doors open at 18:30 and performances start at 20:30. The audience can look forward to a magical, musical journey with hits such as Separate Ways; Stuck in the Middle; Sweet Child; Fire; I Still Haven’t Found; Take it Easy and Smoke on the Water. For more information or bookings, contact 021 854 7787.
energetic antics. The cheeky goats and friendly alpaca, Nuzzle, are also among the family favourites. Juggler, Ben Coles, Miss Tsetseg, a contortionist, the Jambo brothers, acrobats from Tanzania, Mademoiselle Zaya, a tight rope walker, the Enksaruul Cossack riders performing daring feats on horse-
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Classical performances at Helderberg Village The Helderberg Village Music Society will host performances by violist Renata van der Vyver accompanied by Prof Nina Schumann on the piano on Friday 12
December. The musical delight starts at 18:00 in the Talani Lounge at Helderberg Village. The pair will perform Notturno by Ludwig van Beet-
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hoven, Chaconne by J S Bach and Arpeggione Sonata by Franz Schubert. Tickets are R60. For more information or bookings, contact 021 855 8333.
Nicholis Louw hou sy gewilde konsert, Só rock ons die wêreld reg, Saterdag 20 Desember by Monkey Town. Die konsert begin om 19:00 en kaartjies kos R120. Vir kinders onder tien is die vertoning gratis en VIPkaartjies (goeie sitplekke en verwelkomingsdrankies ingesluit) kos R200. Om kaartjies te bespreek, besoek www.webtickets.co.za of bel 076 129 9903. Tien gelukkige DistriksPos lesers staan ’n kans om dubbelkaartjies vir die konsert te wen. Stuur ’n SMS met die woord MONKEY, jou naam en van na 34421. Die sluitingsdatum vir die kompetisie is Maandag 15 Desember. SMS’e kos R1,50
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11 Desember, 2014
Photo club rewards winner
Big Birthday Bash for cancer
The Helderberg Photographic Society has had an excellent year with outings, workshops and competition evenings to fill their programme.
Danie Coetzee’s ‘The Workshop’ took first place.
A few members also did exceptionally well at the Western Province Interclub Competition. Danie Coetzee and Florian Breuer both obtained the same scores, but the judges had to decide on a winner and eventually selected Danie, who received the Golden Apple Award. Sue Tatham’s entry was also well received. Club meetings are held at the Somerset West Library Hall on the second Wednesday of the month. The club also has a black and white photography group and an audio visual group that meet once a month. New members are welcome. Visit www.helderbergphoto.com
Danie Coetzee received the Golden Apple Award from chairman, David Damp.
Another shot at stunning prize Oops, due to a printing error in last week’s Stodels competition, the DistrictMail is running the Stodels give away for another week. One lucky DistrictMail reader can win a R1 000 Stodels gift voucher this festive season. Stodels has some sizzling festive gift ideas to suit all pockets – whether it’s for you, your children, family members or friends. To stand a chance to win, SMS the word STODELS and your name and surname to 34421 by Friday 12 December.SMSes cost R1,50.
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NEW LOOK: Beaumont Prima ry’s aftercare cen tre recently had a much needed facelift when their kitchen was re vamped. Here are Johan and Bever ley Mass of Easy Life Kitchens who completed the renovations and Keri Hartung, aft ercare manager.
The Somerset 1 Facebook group is holding a Big Birthday Bash on 13 December – and everyone is invited to attend. The party aims to celebrate a year of charitable projects and activism and doubles up as a fund-raising event for the Little Cancer Fighters. The event will kick off with a truck convoy by the Western Cape Trucking Association. The trucks will be meeting at the N2 Engen Garage at 11:00 and drive in convoy. They will be handing over toys for the Little Cancer Fighters, followed by a lunch at Mondeor garden restaurant on the N2. Residents are welcome to bring toys to the Mondeor Restaurant and join the festivities at 12:00. At 21:00 the Somerset 1 Big Birthday Bash starts. The lineup of entertainment includes fire dancing, live bands, Wild Lettuce and a surprise yet to be announced. The theme is “Party Like a Rock Star”. VIP tickets are R150 per person, which will allow guests to sit with the stars in the newly renovated section of Nameless Pub and will also include VIP parking. Standard tickets are R30 each and are available at the door on the night. Full proceeds go to Little Fighters Cancer Trust. For tickets, phone the Little Fighters Cancer Trust at 021 863 0249 during office hours. For more information about the truck convoy, send an email to Stephen Leppan at StephenLep@discovery.co.za.
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Skole Schools
11 December, 2014
WITH LOVE: The Grade Rs of Helderberg Primary School visit ed the Zandvliet Care Facility in Macassar where they handed out cookies to the residents. Elsabe Hartzenerg, activity coordi nator at Zandvliet Care Facility and Irene Martin are seen here with two residents and the learners.
HS STRAND-KOERANT HOU SPANBOU: Die redaksiespan van die Suidoosterkoerantjie by Hoërskool Strand het onlangs ’n span bousessie by die Kindertrustsentrum gehou. John Gooderham, eie naar van ’n plaaslike Total Strandvulstasie, het die geleentheid ge borg. Agter van links is: Hannelie van Lill, John Gooderham, Ruan Swart, Liezel Simon (redaktrise), Anja van Zyl, Joy Groenewald, Kurt Hartley, Michelle Hechter, Mijean Ludeman. Middel: Joshua Lausberg, Carli Benade, NickyLouise Byrne, Jemima Kola, Juhan Nagel, Carina Pieters. Voor: Henriëtte Schoeman, Francke van Nie kerk, Danelle van der Westhuizen, Leone van der Westhuizen, Dina Mari Geldenhuys en Xena Gericke.
NUWE SPEELGOED: Die Gloria Botha skool vir kinders met intellektuele gestremd hede het ’n groot donasie van die Nomads gholfklub ontvang. Hier is ’n paar van die leerders by ’n klimraam wat hulle ontvang het. Hulle het ook opvoedkundige speelgoed en projektors vir elke klas ontvang.
MONKEY BUSINESS: Bizweni Preprimary visited Monkey Town earlier this year. Here Sean Grant enjoys the close in teraction with one of the resi dent monkeys.
TOTSIENS: Hierdie kunstige gr. Rleerders by Klein Lochieland is gereed vir “groot skool”: (van links) Jack van Wyk, Nicole Erasmus en Rolandi Boonzaier.
SKOUSPEL: Talanja Preprimêr het in September hul skouspel gehou. Hier is die superhelde van die aand: (van links) Asanda Hlongvane (Spiderman), Nealan Williams (Iron Man), Leric Phillips (Batman) en Emmet Pietersen (Superman).
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Lochnerhof vereer sy presteerders Laerskool Lochnerhof het onlangs hulle drie leerders vir beste prestasie in graad 4 tot 7 aangekondig. Een van hierdie leerders, Schalk van Schalkwyk (links), is ook gekies vir die Helderberg- en die Westelike Provinsie-krieketspan.
Schalk van Schalkwyk het die o. 11 Hel derberg en WP krieket span behaal. Hulle span toer die vakansie na Worcester.
Die skool se gr. 6 topdrie is Anél Swart (2de), Dian Jacobs (1ste) en Joané Brand (3de).
Gr. 4 se topdrie is Litha Schutte (2de), Wyatt Strydom (1ste), ShanLee Cilliers (3de)
Die gr. 7 topdrie is, Marco Peek (2de), Wesley McCarthy (1ste) en Francois Cilliers (3de).
SHOES FOR CHARITY: Matriculants at Parel Vallei High School participated in Radio Helderberg’s Step out! campaign and donated their old school shoes to the cause. These shoes will be donated to learners attending the Khanyolwethu, Simanyene and Dr. Nelson Mandela High Schools in Crossroads for the new school year. In the back row are Liam de Bliquy and Jacque Gericke. In front are Amy Ward, Andrea Harrison, Pat Pienaar (head of the Interact Club at PV) and Anèle du Plessis (Radio Helderberg).
Dèhan Kriel (2de), Dieter Conradie (1ste), Marelie Botha (3de) is gr. 5 se topdrie.
LITTLE GEISHAS: Bizweni PrePrimary recently held their annual concert and graduation. These little girls performed a Japanesethemed dance. At the back are: Grace Wentzel and Jaeda Gordon. Front: Mika–Tayla Maree, Faith Boding ton, Jada Hector Moses, Oyama Sondlo and Beatrice Liebenberg. COUNTRY STYLE: These Texan dancers from Bizwe ni per formed a country themed dance. The girls in the back row are Cyler Clark, Rachael Micheletti, Phoebe Chuang and Ashley Pierson. The boys in front are Caleb Clark, Joshua Kitney, Alexander Liebenberg and Matthew Cooke. PHOTOS: SUNEL JORDAAN PHOTOGRAPHY
UNDER NEW LEADERSHIP: The new leaders for Somerset College for the 2015 school year have been announced. They are (from left) Ambar van der Wath (deputy head girl), Rhys Williams (head boy), Gytha Lategan (head girl) and Mark Reuter (deputy head boy).
KARATEKA: Jodé Solomons, a Gr 11 learner at HottentotsHolland High School, achieved a double gold medal in the Karate Subaki Competition. One gold medal was for kata and the other for kumite. Jodé has been practising karate for 11 years.
TALENTED CRICKETER: Tyler Willi ams, a Somerset West Primary School learner, was recently selected for the Western Province u. 11 cricket team.
AAN DIE STUUR: Die hoof leiers van die Hoër skool Hottentots Holland vir 2015 is Keanu Leibrandt (onderhoofseun), LeeAnn Sula (on derhoofmeisie), Chevãn van Rooi (hoofseun) en An drea Pekeur (hoof meisie). Andrea is gekies om Die Burger se Jeugleiers konferensie gedu rende Desember in Muizenberg by te woon.
VEELSYDIGE PRESTEERDER: Jody Hudson, ’n leerder aan Dr G.J.J. JoubertLaer skool, het onlangs altesaam sewe tro feë by sy skool ve rower; se onlangse prysuitdeling vero wer: vir Wiskunde, Engels, Afrikaans, Tegnologie, Lewens oriëntering en Na tuurwetenskappe. Hy het ook die Hoof se trofee vir prestasie, dissipline, toegewydheid en hulpvaardigheid ontvang.
BOWLED OVER: Five cricketers from Somerset College will repre sent the Boland at various cricket tournaments around the country in December. Faye Tunnicliffe was selected for the u. 19 girls’ team and will travel to White River in Mpumalanga. Ben Henderson and William Sendin will participate in the u. 17 tournament in Pretoria, while Vezi Mntungwa will represent the u. 15s and the u. 19 teams. The u. 15s will play in Oudtshoorn and the u. 19s in Jo hannesburg. Elliot Moses will represent the u. 19s for the second year, and will play in Johannesburg. From left are Ben Henderson (u. 17), Vezi Mntungwa (u. 15 and Coke u. 19), Faye Tunnicliffe (u. 19), Elliot Moses (Coke u. 19) and William Sendin (u. 17).
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Festival lights bring joy to all The Somerset West Festival of lights was once again a great family affair. The official opening of the festival on 3 December saw the Somer-
set West Main Road transformed into carnival grounds. The event kicked off with the annual parade of drummies, brass bands and motorcycles. Jaco Losgelaat and other local
musicians entertained the crowd who also joined in the singing of Christmas Carols. Chairperson of subcouncil 8, Stuart Pringle, officially switched on the Christmas lights.
CATCH-UP LUNCH: A few 1965 matriculants from Hottentots Holland High School paid a visit to their alma mater recently. They are from left Lindy Rivett (Lake), Jetske Degens (de Vries), Viola Bell (Bisogno), Lesley Munro and Carol Miller (Venter) at lunch in the archives. Carol Miller organised the lunch in celebration of Lindy Rivett’s visit from Melbourne, Australia.
The Stradling family enjoyed the opening ceremony and parade. They are back from left Stephen Stradling, Anneke van der Vyver and Tracey Stradling. In the front are Tyler and Joshua Stradling.
Louise Louw en Liesl Murdoch with children Stella Louw, De Vil liers Louw and Arran Murdoch.
Monet Smith en Leandri Swanepoel take cover from the chilly wind under a cozey blanket during the Festival of Lights.
Thershia Stemmet (left) and Gilli an Fortuin (right) with Logan and Alexis Stemmet.
BOEKBEKENDSTELLING: Johan Jacobs (middel), skry wer van Go Natural, Wisdom for healthy living, se boek bekendstelling het op 30 Oktober by die Beau Bellewyn landgoed in Stellenbosch plaasgevind. Die boek dien as ’n handboek om gesond en sonder siekte te lewe. Johan vertel ook sy verhaal in die boek en hoe hy met ver spreide sklerose gediagnoseer is, maar vir die afgelope 10 jaar sonder enige simptome lewe. Saam met hom is sy uitgewende redakteur, Noeline Niemann (links) en re dakteur, Linda Heckroodt. FOTO: ESTELLE LINDEQUE
Kylie van de Vendel enjoys the view from mom Bianca’s shoul ders.
Ruben Baardman and his grand son Xavier February at the 2014 Festival of Lights.
PHOTOS: DALEEN FOUCHÉ
VOLUNTEERS: Helderberg Rotary Club recently organised volunteers to assist with the Wine2Whales Mountain Bike Race. They are (back) Adrian Brinkworth, Mervin Davidson; (front) Pauline Brinkworth and Wilga and Kit du Plessis. PHOTO: HENRY LAUBSCHER
AANHOUWEN SLUIT JAAR MET PARTYTJIE: Aanhouwen, die werk en versorgingsentrum vir verstandelik en liggaamlik gestrem de volwassenes, het onlangs hul Kersfeesafsluiting gevier met ’n partytjie wat deur die SomersetWes Rotariërklub gehou is. Hier (van links) is Aanhouwenwerknemers Una Smit en Beryl Hoy, Bry an Butler (president van die Rotariërklub) en Christie Fritz (bestuur der van Aanhouwen). FOTO: HENRY LAUBSCHER
KERSPARTY: Die Helderbergtak van die Hoër Jongenskool Paarl se oudstudenteunie het onlangs die jaar afgesluit met ’n Kersfeespartytjie by die LourensfordWynlandgoed. Hier (van links) is lede Johan van Zyl, Paul Baard, Willem van Zyl, Koos Jordaan, Fred van Niekerk (voorsitter), Jo hann Bierman (sekretaris) en Daniel Benade. FOTO: HENRY LAUBSCHER
ADVERTORIAL
Each pet is unique Dogs 4 Us Grooming parlour has been providing their services to the Helderberg community since 1996. The parlour offers professional grooming with a focus on a high standard of cleanliness and quality services. The business prides itself on allowing pet-owners to comfortably observe their pets being groomed, giving them peace of mind. In 2001 Dogs 4 Us’s manager Clarice White launched the International School of Grooming. White is a qualified business training instructor and is able to educate others about the special needs and characteristics of a wide variety of breeds. The parlour’s lush private gardens offer a tranquil space for petowners and their four-legged best friends to relax before and after grooming.
Clarice White, manager of Dogs 4 Us, grooming Gucci. Dogs 4 Us has a special understanding that each animal has its own individual needs and unique personality. For this reason, the parlour makes it a priority that each pet is cared for on an individual level. Elderly pets, for example, are given special attention as they have different needs to younger dogs. Dogs 4 Us can be contacted on 021 852 5050/www.dogs4us.co.za.
END OF AN ERA: Matriculants and high school staff from the International School of the Helderberg cel ebrated an end of an era when they hosted a farewell function in Cape Town on 20 November. The even ing was a glamorous affair, filled with quite a few surprises which started off at The One and Only Hotel at the Waterfront where the staff, matriculants and their parents met for cocktails. The matrics were then picked up by a white limo and dropped off at the Ferris Wheel where they marvelled at the panoramic view of beautiful Cape Town. The evening ended at Stardust where everyone enjoyed a night of song, dance and good food. Seen here with the matriculants are (back, from left) Demetra and Leon van Dyk, Christine Mouton, Dorette and Casper Schutte, Bronwen and Cliff Sudano, CindyMae Putz and Darren Sta ples, Sheila and Nico Meyer and Lizanne and Hardey Volker; seated are: Casper Schutte, HyeonWoo Lee, Jason Kim, Nicola Mouton, Taryn Staples, Andrew van Dyk, Marco Meyer and Anton Gollia.
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Roudiens vind plaas: Dinsdag, 16 Desember 2014 om 10 vm by Metodiste Kerk, 123 Kerkstraat, Strand. Rossie baie dankie vir jou 13 jaar van lojale diens. Jy was altyd 'n staatmaker en word baie gemis in ons maatskappy . Ons wens jou familie baie sterkte toe.
Bestuur en Personeel CSV Construction. X1PJL1F9-DP111214
ARTHUR GREEN 17/02/1944 - 05/12/2014
Passed away after a short battle with cancer. He will be sadly missed by his wife Daphne, children & grand children. Funeral on Saturday, 13/12/2014 at 09h00 at St John’s Anglican Church, Rusthof, Strand. Tel. 021 845 5546 X1PJB071-DP111214
HAVING A PARTY? Slipping slides & jumping castles for rent! Joe 082 302 0166 Dewet 079 183 5707 JUMP 4 HIRE Jumping Castles and slides for hire. We deliver, setup and collect. Ph. Christo 083 566 3061. JUMPING CASTLES & WATERSLIDES We deliver, erect & collect. 072 411 6416 JUMPING CASTLES en waterglybaan te huur. Tel: Charmaine by 8533999 of 083-513-9493.
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MEDIESE FONDS UITGEPUT? Afslag op kontanttarief tot 23 Desember 2014 - R280 Dr Jeanie Hugo LAMPSHADES Algemen Praktisyn Re-cover & new. Simonsrustsentrum Also re-wire. (Helshoogte) The Lampshade Studio, (021) 887 0206/7 Shop 6, SSW Decor Centre. Tel: 082 768 5100
Joan (nee Carelse) Passed away peacefully on 06/12/2014. May she rest in peace. Fondly remembered by Carmen, Deon, Renee, Lynn, their spouses and her grandchildren. Funeral service at All Saints Anglican Church, Oak Street, Somerset West on 13 December 2014 at 09h00. Viewing from 8h15.
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ALL AIRPORT TRANSFERS FOR BEST PRICES AND SERVICE TEL 073 4933966
In liefdevolle herinnering.
Catharina Magdalena (Delene) Smit (neé Briedenhann)
30/09/1928 – 7/12/2014.
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BOTOX/FILLER 10 jaar ondervinding Stellenbosch, Strand en Welgemoed Dr Andre Truter 072 516 0570
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TRAINING & EDUCATION 1480
ALLIANCE FRANCAISE: FRENCH CLASSES. All levels. Mornings/evenings. Diploma offered. % 021-851 8149 ENGLISH CLASSES; TEFL courses; Private lessons. The International English School. Call 021-8528859 or ties@english.za.net
CURTAINS, duvet covers and cushions etc. expertly made. % Jean (021) 8500767 or 083-233-6139.
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GELUKWENSINGS 1015
LOTTERING JOHANNA 1941 - 2013
Een jaar is verby en die verlange het nog nie verdwyn. Van: Barenise, Tommy en Zhané X1PJLHYD-DP111214
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Happy 70th Birthday to our Wonder Women. We love you to the moon and back and hope you have the most special day. All our Love Pops, John, Mike and Robyn, Tjomps, Debs, Laura, Allen and Tristan, Caitlyn and Holly Pop. X1PJ72PD-DP111214
ABANDON your search! CASH for modern clothes, shoes, children's clothing, fancy dress, linen, kitchenware, books. I collect! % Carol 082 890 5749. ABOUT FURNITURE WANTED: Queen Ann and Victorian lounge suites, Grand Father clocks and Roll Top desks. Call 021 853 1341 or 082-771-3650.
KID'S ACADEMY now open for new applications for 2015. All ages up to Gr R. Half day, full day & aftercare. Visit: www.kidsacademyssw.com / Email: kidsacademy ssw@gmail.com. Tel: 072 624 2723. Open for December
HEALTH & BEAUTY
Neels, Justus, Alettia en hul gesinne.
ELECTRICAL & DIGITAL
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Ons ma, ouma, oumagrootjie, vriendin en tante, Delene, het heengegaan met geliefdes o m h a a r g e s k a a r, t e Somerset Wes. Ons innige dank aan al die personeel van Vonke Huis en Mountview sorgeenheid wat haar met teerheid versorg het in haar laaste dae. Inspirasie vir menige, altyd bereid om te luister, om liefde en leiding te gee. Ons sal haar altyd in ons harte dra.
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MEDICAL
MARSTON
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TOWNSHIP ANIMAL RESCUE will be at the Country Craft Market at Southey Vines on Sat 13 Dec from 11:15 -1pm with beautiful dogs, puppies, cats & kittens of all shapes, sizes and ages. Foster or permanent homes desperately needed and property to rent on which to house our rescued dogs. Tinned dog and cat food urgently needed. Without this we will have to close down and many dogs and cats will suffer in the townships. Tel. 021 855 1824 or 084 423 5991 for more info. www.townshipanimalrescue.co.za
CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT
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MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT 1650
TREADMILL NEW Trojan Cardio 470 Cash R5,000 Phone 072 409 7768
ARE YOU MOVING or downscaling? Best prices paid for bed linen, curtains, bric & brac furniture, tools or any household items. Ph Ronel 084 989 6712.
MISCELLANEOUS 1655
MICROSOFT WIRELESS 800 Desktop Keyboard and Mouse. Not yet used. R300 Lavazza Espresso Point Coffee machine plus 60 pods. Freshly serviced by agents. R750 Proline 18 Inch Computer Screen. R200 Tel Du Plessis, 021 851 5368, Somerset West
Providing a 5 3 Service at Prices Cremation Package for less than R10,000 021 851 8331 / 072 537 2191 all inclusive
COOL CONCEPTS Fridge/freezer repairs & sales. Best Prices. Prompt & Reliable 079 339 0646
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11 Desember, 2014 TV TECH * DSTV Installations * Home Audio * 24/7 Emergency callouts * For reliable & experienced same day service Call Nico: 061 057 7206
SMALLads EARLY DEADLINE
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ELECTRICAL
Due to the public holiday on 16 December the deadline for classifieds will be on Friday, 12 December 2014 @ 12h00 for the edition of Thursday, 18 December 2014
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ELECTRICAL appliances, repairs to fridges, stoves, washing machines, tumble dryers, dishwashers, etc. Established 30 years in the Helderberg. Qualified trade diploma. Paul Clark (021) 8565132.
Weens die vakansiedag op 16 Desember die spertyd vir geklassifiseerde advertensies is Vrydag 12 Desember 2014 om 12h00 vir die uitgawe van Donderdag 18 Desember 2014
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CARPORTS/AFDAKKE Patios/pergolas. Decks. Treated & SABS timber. Smart finish using 22 years exp. Great product @ great price! Tel: 083414-8103/021-8581873
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EMBUIA, Stinkhout, Geelhout en Swarthout meubels gesoek, asook "Queen Anne" & "Victoriaanse" sitkamer-stelle. Kontak Freddie by 8543998 of 082 9237 283.
DSTV/TV/DVD SERVICES 1807
FURNITURE, FRIDGES, ANTIQUES. Thinking of selling any item? I will be keen to make you a cash offer. Kindly phone Ronnie 082-823-9944
HERSTEL BY DIE HUIS Ys- en vrieskaste, stowe, wasmasjiene en mikro golfoonde. 071 755 3390. GARDEN & IRRIGATION 1825
BUILDING PLANS 1802
All building plans professional CAD drawn. Cheapest rates, all areas. Contact Rory 021-8510792 or 083 456 2823 info@theplanco.co.za
PAINTING
WANTED TO BUY, military stuff, medals, swords, old clocks, watches, watchmakers tools, coins, bank notes, stamps, cameras. Tel Mac 082 340 4464. GENERAL & HOME SERVICES
IRRIGATION / BESPROEING Installations, repairs, service. Professionals. Best prices, ref. avail. Francois 081 801 9120.
CLEANING SEVICES 1805
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MOLE AWAY!!! Let us worry about your moles!!!! Ph: 021-8532180 (w) or 083 769 2428
BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION 1801
ALL STEELWORK: Palisades, Carports, Fencing, Steel construction, Devil's fork. Any other welding work. Call Gerrit on 073 654 4345
MISCELLANEOUS 1845
BAKKIE for all small loads, rubble removal and furniture removal. Call Gerrit on 073 654 4345. JHS HANDYMAN: Repairs, plumbing, electrics, painting, etc. No job too big. Open during festive season. Tel. Jan 0825588990/021-8532434.
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11 Desember, 2014 STRAND R 5 000.00 per maand – 2 Slaapkamer woonstel met 1,5 badkamer, oop-plan kombuis en leefarea. Geen diere. Swembad en braaigeriewe in kompleks. Kontak: 021-853 6527 of 079 136 9272 of 079 521 6692. FOR RENT 3205
CARS FOR SALE
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STORAGE: 88 ON MAIN STRAND RUBBLE REMOVAAL 1860
0 AA : ELITE REMOVALS of furniture, building rubble, garden, household refuse and any small loads and Treefelling. Danie 082 3379532 / 021 852 6122
24 Hours security Armed Response 34 Secure Units from R300 per month plus Vat
PROPERTIES
Contact: Gerhard 021 8418556 gnel@rolagrp.co.za
DUPLEXES SIMPLEXES TO LET
TREES
Garden Refuse Removal and general waste. Large & small loads 1 Ton bakkies & trailers. Tel. 082 7392 895 or 072 770 6873
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GARAGES/STORAGE 3260
MAVIS a Zim lady looking for 3 days work as a domestic. 073 379 4776. Ref: 071 759 1161
STRAND R 7 500.00 per maand – 3 Slaapkamer dupleks met 1,5 badkamers in sekuriteitskompleks. Oop-plan kombuis en leefarea, 1 Klein troeteldier welkom. Kontak: 021-853 6527 of 079 136 9272 of 079 521 6692.
MORGAN a Malawian man is looking for a job as a gardener / housekeeper. 078 912 7949 HOUSES TO LET
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TRANSPORT & STORAGE 1870
HOLIDAY & TRAVEL
SECURITY
PAVING 1873
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2626 1865
SELF-CATERING HOLIDAY APARTMENTS & MOORINGS TO RENT IN HARBOUR ISLAND. Please contact Paula on 082 555 9318. VEHICLES
ACCESSORIES, SPARES & MODIFICATIONS 3001
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STRAND R 14 000.00 per maand – 4 slaapkamer huis met 2.5 badkamers in Strand Noord. Braaikamer, “scullery” en dubbel motorhuis. Beskikbaar vanaf 1 Februarie 2015. Kontak: 021-853 6527 of 079 136 9272 of 079 521 6692. ROOMS TO LET
SELF CATERING
FLATS TO RENT 3250
JOSEPH a Malawian man is looking for garden work. Call: 073 491 0563 MASI a Zim lady is looking for char work. 10 Yrs exp. 084 656 2963. Ref: 071 241 8315
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FLATS FOR SALE
Flocy 25 yrs is looking for domestic work.Hardworking. 3Yrs exp. Call: 071 770 1887
JOHN is looking for tiling, paving, painting, gardening work. Ref avail. Call: 083 330 1845
MOTORS EN BAKKIES GESOEK Skakel 079 777 1729
CHIPILIRO a Malawian lady is looking for domestic work, Teus, Thurs & Sat. Call: 079 043 5748
INNOCENT a Malawian is looking for gardening / any domestic work with exp. Call: 072 068 6101
HONDA 160i Auto. Maroen. Lic. R22 000 as is. Ph 021 886 6686 / 083 636 2507.
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H BUGS BE GONE H Full house maintenance. Treat house outside, inside, inside roof and drains. In 40 minutes from *R350.00. No need to evacuate. SABS products. 078 776 0058.
CHIFUNDO a Malawian is looking for a garden or painting job. 083 467 8655. Ref: Frances 073 425 0812
GRACE a Malawian is looking for domestic work for Teus, Thurs & Fri. Call 074 949 3406
DAEWOO CIELO 1.6 1997 Burgundy. Original cond. 89 000km. R26 000 RWC, Reg. & Lic. incl. Ph 021 886 6686 / 083 636 2507.
PEST CONTROL
PLUMBERS
BELÁIRE 3 bedroom, st/way, lounge, tv room, 2 garages, swimming pool. R21,500pm. Tel: 021 855 1809
ANTON a Malawian man with 3yrs exp is looking for garden work. 084 086 6771. Ref:021 8530767
Aanbevole. - Verblyf 3 Ster w.stel & B/B of kamers in STRAND vanaf R250 p/kamer. 0799600359 STRAND: Netjies gemeub. kamers vanaf R150 p.d. SKAKEL 072 745 7421
NOMALANGA a Zim lady aged 29 is looking for work as a domestic. Call 084 894 8975 OTILLIA a 29yr old lady is looking for caregiving or domestic work. Full time. Call: 083 276 1764 PHALLESIE a Malawian is looking for domestic work. Call: 078 085 4082 RUTH a Malawian lady seeks work as a domestic/nanny. Call 084 291 1072 / 073 569 7401. Ref: 084 400 8073 THOKO a Malawian lady is looking for housekeeping work. Contact me on 083 749 7538 or 071 744 0456
EMPLOYMENT
THUMEKA a 23yr old SA lady is looking for full time/ char work. Call: 073 165 3918
BUILDING
GENERAL 3635
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2 POSITIONS AVAILAVERLANG VOORMAN BLE for ladies in a nurin Helderberg omgewing vir nuwe woonhuise. Moet sing/medical practice. Kindly phone 021 8526290: kan planne lees en uitsit. Goeie menseverhoudings. 1.Admin responsibilities RUIM 2 SLPK 2 badk regarding shift rosters as Eie vervoer. Faks CV na w/s. Manrosa Hoofweg well as transporting of 021 8514583 Strand met motorhuis. nursing staff. Must be Onmiddellik beskikbaar. able to work daytime R3 960,00 per maand. Epos EMPLOYMENT shifts and 2 weekends per WANTED admin@amparotrust.co.za month, have current 3670 drivers licence and live in STRAND R 4 200.00 per ALICE a Malawian lady is Somerset West area. looking for domestic work. 2. Receptionist / Secretary maand – 2 Slaapkamer woonstel met 1 vol badka- Contact: 063 033 7867 mer in sekuriteitskomBARISTA required for pleks. Oop-plan kombuis AM 44 YRS seeking Coffee Shop in Somerset en leefarea. 1 klein troedomestic work as nanny or West, day shifts only. teldier welkom. Kontak cleaner 5days a week or Send CV to 086 600 4381 021-853 6527 of 079 136 chars. Refs available. 078 or 9272 of 079 521 6692. 343 8347. ciskadutoit44@gmail.com
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11 Desember, 2014 LOOKING FOR STUDENT/TEACHER, female, 20 - 30 year old to work with 2 small children, half day, own transport to and from work in Somerset west. Start Dec/Jan. Call on 083 208 2001.
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National retailer requires sales staff for Waterstone Village Mall Growth possibilities Send CV to somstaff01@gmail.com 086 245 6019
Busy supermarket seeking Instore Security Guards and RETAIL STAFF. Please fax CV and ID to 086 564 9167.
WESTERN CAPE GAMBLING AND RACING BOARD
OFFICIAL NOTICE RECEIPT OF AN APPLICATION FOR A TOTALISATOR PREMISES LICENCE
DRIVERS NEEDED Code 14 & 11. Grabouw. We need drivers for the coming apple season. Mid January - Mid May. Mail CV to admin@zuluoverland.co.za
In terms of the provisions of Section 32(2) of the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Act, 1996 (Act 4 of 1996) (“the Act”), as amended, the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board hereby gives notice that an application for a totalisator premises licence, as provided for in Sections 27(kA) and 55(A) of the Act, has been received.
Applicant for a new totalisator premises licence:
Kenilworth Racing (Pty) Ltd
Registration number:
2011/008903/07
Address of proposed totalisator premises:
Unit 6, 1 Bridge Street, Plankenburg, Stellenbosch 7600
Erf number:
1446 Kaya Mandi
All persons have the opportunity to object to or comment on the above application.Where objections are lodged, the grounds on which such objections are founded, must be furnished.Where comment is furnished, full particulars and facts to substantiate such comment must be provided. The name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the objection or offering the comment must also be provided. Comments or objections must reach the Board by no later than 16:00 on 25 December 2014 at the address listed below. The application is open for inspection by interested persons, during normal office hours before 16:00 on 25 December 2014 at the Board’s offices at the address listed below.
HAIRDRESSER & APPRENTICE required for new salon opening in Checkers Hyper. Tel Sasha 082 443 1534 / 021 851 2544.
Objections or comments must be forwarded to the Chief Executive Officer,Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board, P.O. Box 8175, Rogge Bay 8012 or handed to the Chief Executive Officer,Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board, Seafare House, 68 Orange Street, Gardens, Cape Town or faxed to the Chief Executive Officer on 021 422 2602, or emailed to objections.racingandbetting@wcgrb.co.za
AMPTELIKE KENNISGEWING KENNISGEWING OFFICIAL NOTICE • OFFICIAL• AMPTELIKE NOTICE • OFFICIAL NOTICE
ACCOUNTANT/QUALIFIED EXPERIENCED BOOKKEEPER
A large business concern in the Strand operating mainly in Retail and also with a Property division requires the services of an accountant/qualified experienced bookkeeper to report directly to the Financial Director.
This position includes compiling and involvement in the Ledgers, Monthly Reports, Vat, Budgets and all relevant financial aspects of the business. Must be fully computer literate which includes advanced Excel/Word. A B.Com qualification/articles or equivalent would be an advantage but not crucial depending on the experience of the candidate. Salary negotiable. To start Feb 2015.
QUALIFIED HAIRSTYLIST required with own clientele to join Strand Salon. Call 084 627 0124 for enquiries or to send CV QUALIFIED HAIRSTYLIST WANTED for hair & beauty salon with own clientele. Send CV to thespot@discoverymail .co.za or call 082 345 4253.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive any form of correspondence from us, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Please email CV's to christa@fandc.co.za. X1PJN951-DP111214
A small private School based in Gordon’s Bay, Western Cape on a small holding with stunning views and peaceful environment, is looking for the following teachers for 2015:
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Foundation Phase Grade R Foundation/Intermediate Phase Grade 3 & 4 Intermediate Phase Grade 5 & 6 Senior Phase Grade 7& 8
Maximum 20 children per class Well spoken English Experience necessary Some of the job requirements:
• Teaching skills for children with learning and language barriers. • Teaching skills for children with LSEN (learning special educational needs) • Retired or matured teachers with patience a preference. • Excellent admin skills • Preference for teachers with NST (Natural Science & Technology) & Maths Didactics • Good written and spoken English • The ability to have patience with learners. • To be able to have good class management skills. • Must be SACE Registered
How to apply: Send a full copy of your CV, including all the following • address, phone, email, SACE registration • Institutions, qualifications with dates, starting from matric. • Work experience with full dates, and detailed duties. • Not fewer than 2 contactable referees who must be recent past employers. To info@immanuels-haven.org X1PJD7G9-DP111214
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OAK VALLEY FLOWERS TELESALES
Oak Valley Flowers, the largest producer and distributor of quality cut flowers in the Western Cape, has a vacancy for a bilingual telesales person between the ages of 20 and 40 who will be responsible for stimulating and promoting the sales of our flowers telephonically. The person will be responsible for maintaining daily contact with our clients who are mainly florists, wholesalers and chain stores. The successful candidate will be fully bilingual, possess excellent telephone etiquette, have sound inter personal relations and be computer literate. Knowledge of cut flowers will be advantageous. In return we offer a competitive remuneration package including pension and medical aid benefits.
BOATS AND ALL: Honda Marine Somerset West had a successful open day at the Marine Lifestyle Centre in Somerset Business Park on Saturday. Here are Anton Prinsloo (station commander NSRI, Gordon’s Bay) with Nino Messina of Braai Fi, who made boerewors rolls that were sold in aid of the NSRI, and Paul Vermeulen (owner of Hon da Marine Somerset West). PHOTOS: DELIAH BRINKHUIS
Please send application to: The HR Manager: Oak Valley Estates (Pty) Limited, PO Box 30, Elgin or email janl@oak-valley.co.za. For more information on Oak Valley Estates, please visit www.oak-valley.co.za. Applications close on Friday, 19 December 2014. Should you not receive correspondence from us by 31 December 2014, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. X1PJ72E1-DP111214
BOEDELKENNISGEWING ESTATE NOTICE
BOEDELKENNISGEWING ESTATE NOTICE
First and Final Liquidation and Distribution Account in the deceased estate of the late HERMANN FEICHTENSCHLAGER (Identity Number: 340422 5050 18 7) who resided at HOUSE 10, SCHONENBERG RETIREMENT VILLAGE, SOMERSET WEST, 7130
ESTATE LATE MARCELLO LUCCHESI
Estate number:
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In terms of Section 35(5) of Act 66 of 1965 notice is hereby given that copies of the First and Final Liquidation and Distribution Account in the estate specified above will be open for the inspection by all persons with an interest therein, for a period of 21 days from 21 days from 28 November 2014, at the office of the Master of the High Court, Cape Town and the Magistrate’s Office, Somerset West. Should no objection thereto be lodged with the Master concerned during the specified period, the Executor will proceed to make payments in accordance with the account. SCHLIEMANN INC.
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Identity Number 230727 5011 184 Of 60 Louis Botha Avenue, Somerset West Married, which marriage is governed by the laws of Italy, to Diva Lucchesi, Identity Number 220207 0018 080, who died at Lucca, Italy on 16 August 2013 Cape Town Master’s Office Number: 27131/2014 Creditors & Debtors are required to file their claims with & pay their debts to the undersigned within 30 days of publication of this notice. Bernardo Johannes Nortje Agent for Executor Barry Nortje Attorneys 10 Fairview Centre, Caledon Street, Somerset West Tel: 021 – 851 4847 Fax: 021 – 851 4847 Mail: barry @bnatt.co.za X1PJN7YH-DP111214
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BOEDELKENNISGEWING Eerste en Finale Likwidasie- en Distribusierekening in die boedel van wyle DANIEL PIETER METCALF ROUSSEAU (Identiteitsnommer: 271217 5017 08 4) wie woonagtig was te SUMMERVALE, GORDONSBAAI Datum van afsterwe: 2 JULIE 2013 Boedelnommer: 13166/2013 Geliewe kennis te neem dat bogemelde Rekening vir 'n periode van 21 dae, vanaf 12 Desember 2014, ter insae sal lê te die Landdroskantoor Strand en die kantore van die Meester van die Hoë Hof, Kaapstad. Enige persoon wat beswaar het teen die Rekening word versoek om sodanige beswaar binne voormelde periode by bogemelde Meesterskantoor in te dien, en indien geen beswaar ingedien word nie sal die Eksekuteur oorgaan tot betaling in terme van die Rekening. J H VAN ZYL EKSEKUTEUR MILLER BOSMAN LE ROUX POSBUS 880 SOMERSET MALL 7137 Tel No.: (021) 840 8000 (Verw:J H VAN ZYL/cs/VR0098)
NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN DECEASED ESTATES All persons having claims against the under-mentioned estate must lodge it with the Executor concerned within 30 days (or as indicated) from date of publication hereof. Estate No: 029686/2014 Masters Office: Cape Town Name: HELGA KARIN ALPERS Date of birth: 19-01-1942 Identity No: 4201190002188 Last Address: 4 WESSITER WOODS, PAREL VALLEI ROAD, SOMERSET WEST 7130 Date of death: 27-09-2014 Executor: HERBERT FRANCIS PERCY FREDERICK Address: 26 GRACELAND PLACE, SOMERSET WEST 7140 X1PJN79M-DP111214
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BOLAND COLLEGE is a committed and innovative leader in continued education and training in the Boland area and currently offers the following opportunity at our STELLENBOSCH CAMPUS:
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Permanent Start date: 1 January 2015 Reference Number: HR/OFF/HO/3/11/14R Remuneration: R183 438 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits To view the full advertisement, please visit our website (www.bolandcollege.com), from Tuesday, 9 December 2014.
Closing date for applications: Friday, 12 December 2014 at 10:00 Applications without a completed application form and/or the requested documents/information will not be considered. Enquiries: 021 886 7111 or recruitment@bolandcollege.com or fax: 086 233 5701 These appointments will be made in line with Boland College’s Employment Equity Plan. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. www.ayandambanga.co.za
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Staff and suppliers of Honda Marine Somerset West who were at the open day are, from left Louise Linde, Anne Bezuidenhout (both Honda Marine Somerset West), Marcus Ball (Combine Motor Holdings Brands), Tony Smit (SA Small Crafts Association), Honda Marine owner Paul Vermeulen, Loyce Mujeri (Honda Marine) and Toby Day (Action Cen tral Boating).
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Hier (van links) is Helderberg Blommeklubvoorsitter, Jannie du Toit, Engela Kruger (ere lid) en Sandra Lizamore.
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Jannie du Toit (agter), Engela Kruger, Re ne van Boom en Katrina Hendricks.
Klub hou afsluiting Die Helderberg Blommeklub, die oudste in die Helderberg, het onlangs ’n besige jaar van blommekuns met ’n drie-gang ete afgesluit. Lede was vanjaar by vier blommeskoue betrokke waarvan die Helderberg Skou deur die klub self gereël is. Verder was die klub ook by gemeenskapsprojekte betrokke waar die blommekuns ten toon gestel is. Met die afsluitingsfunksie het Sandra Lizamore twee retoer-kaartjies van Intercape-busdienste ontvang. Sandra het die meeste geleentheidskalenders van die Wes-Kaap Blommevereniging verkoop. Sy kan die kaartjies gebruik op enige plek waar ’n Intercape-busstop is. Sandra het genoem dat sy graag Johannesburg toe wil gaan om vir haar vriendin, wat kanker
het, te gaan kuier. Sy kon nie die reiskoste bekostig het nie, maar toe die geleentheid kom het sy besluit om alles te doen om die buskaartjies te wen. Die beste in elke afdeling is ook vereer. Engela Kruger en Helderberg Blommeklub-voorsitter, Jannie du Toit, deel dié jaar die gevorderde afdeling se trofee. Katrina Hendricks het die intermediêre afdeling se trofee gewen terwyl Rene van Boom die beginnersafdeling se wisseltrofee ontvang het. Helderberg Blommeklub begin weer om 14:00 op Saterdag 24 Januarie, daarna sal dit soos in die verlede elke vierde Dinsdag van elke maand in die Somerset-Wes-biblioteeksaal plaasvind. Vir meer inligting of navrae bel vir Jannie du Toit by 072 473 2420.
Silly season survival skills Counsellor Rudyard Harrison of the Ruach Counselling Centre suggests the following survival skills for the silly season: 1. Practice saying “no” or “can I come back to you?” when asked to make a donation; attend an event or indulge your child. 2. Apply the K.I.S.S principle to entertaining. Keep It Small and Simple. 3. Be on the lookout for unrealistic expectations of yourself, others and events. Christmas is a day on
the calendar like any other. 4. Get sufficient rest and exercise. Have a detox day here and there. 5. Limit obligations and where possible take a break from normal routine activities. 6. Accept and ask for help. 7. Have the courage to deviate from tradition. 8. Create magic and fun where you can. 9. Balance. Balance. Balance. 10. Know that whatever it is, it is temporary.
GREEN FINGERS: The Early Childhood classes of the International School of the Helderberg had a lovely trip to the garden centre in Heritage Park, which was incorporated with their educational theme, “In the garden”. The children have been preparing their own little garden at school and have been planting flow ers and vegetables as part of learning about how things grow. With them at the garden centre is Johan Badenhorst, nursery manager.
Bekende van Strand sterf Arthur Thomas Green is op 5 Desember oorlede. Hy was ’n boorling van Caledon en in 1981 het hy verhuis na Sir Lowry’s Pass en in 1982 het hy met Sarah (Daphnne) Valentine getrou. Later het hulle na die Strand verhuis waar Arthur vir 27 jaar by die ‘Hand and Knit Shop’ ’n diens aan die breë gemeenskap gelewer het. Hy laat sy vrou, drie dogters, een seun, ses kleinkinders, een agter kleindogter en drie susters agter.
Arthur Green by sy werkstasie.
REACHING OUT: Joel Finnie, a Year 6 learner at the International School of the Helderberg, delivered an impressive speech about home less people in Somerset West re cently. Joel made an appeal to fel low learners and encouraged ev eryone to contribute deodorants, which he will then distribute to homeless people.
Ronelle van Loggerenberg captured this affec tionate moment between two cheetahs in the Kgalagadi Park, which won the “Making the Most of the Moment” category.
PROUD WINNERS: After three months of preliminary rounds, the final category win ners for the Life in Full Focus photographic competition for Helderberg Hospice have been chosen. Superfoto sponsored the competition, which encouraged local photogra phers to look at life through fresh eyes. There were monthly prizes of photographic vouchers worth R500 and the top three prizes to the value of R2 000 each. The win ners with the sponsors are (from left) Aslam Gabier (Superfoto Somerset Mall), Patricia McNaught Davis (Helderberg Hospice) and finalists Ronelle van Loggerenberg, Erda Fer reira, Silvia Kirkman and Miems Kruger (Superfoto Waterstone Village).
Erda Ferreira’s late evening photo of a family of young boys fishing with their Dad clinched the winning prize for the “It’s the Little Things that Matter” category in the Life in Full Focus competition for Hel derberg Hospice.
The challenge of minimal light did not faze Sil via Kirkman with this shot of the starlit sky at Kleinsee. This photo, the winner in the “Wow!”category, was taken shortly before the moon rose and she was anxious to seize the moment because the moon was not only full, it was a super moon!
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Good kob and elf catches, tuna 30 miles off Cape Point Catches of elf were reported along our coastline earlier last week, but the strong South Easter and sudden changes of water temperature during the weekend resulted in patches of bubble seaweed off the Strand beaches making fishing difficult. Some anglers fishing from smaller craft and kayaks however reported good kob and elf catches from the Poort and Melk Bay areas. On Friday evening and Saturday morning Coby Toerien had his quota of kob and elf while fishing from his specially adapted fishing canoe. Many kob and elf were also caught and released last Thursday. Johan Uys and Johan Slabbert were successful in catching their quotas of elf. Johan was also fortunate enough catch two kob of 1,5 kg and 2 kg on Blinkwater reefs as well. The last leg of the Western Province Deep Sea Angling Association Offshore league was held on 30 November. The weather was good and the
main concentration of fish was 30 miles south west of Cape Point. A lot of the competition boats fought and lost big yellowfin tuna on 10 and 15 kg line. The top boat of the day was Relentless skippered by Daniel Hughes of Gordon’s Bay Boat Angling Club (GBBAC). Relentless also finished as top boat in the league. Team-member Connie Garstman was top angler of the day with a yellowfin of 47 kg. Delano Goldberg, also fishing on Relentless, landed a yellowfin of 44 kg and a longfin of 16,5 kg. Hughes had a longfin of 10,65 kg. The only other fisherman to land a yellowfin was Andrew Roxberg of Cape Boat and SkiBoat Club (CB&SBC) fishing on Wasabi. The final results of the competition are: 1. Cape Boat & Ski-Boat Club, 2. Gordon’s Bay Boat Angling Club and 3. Atlantic Boat Club. The top boat was Relentless (GBBC), second was Kiora (CB&SBC) and third Nenya (CB&SBC). The top angler was Delano Goldberg, and second Daniel Hu-
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ghes both of GBBAC and third was Brian Fichat (CB&SBC). Pearly Beach shore-angling club held their monthly competition on Saturday. A total of 50 anglers entered the event which saw 13 anglers weigh a total of 169,9 kg of fish. Riaan Steyn won the competition with five kob and one white steenbras with a total weight of 35 kg. Second was Deon Strydom with five kob of 28 kg. Third was Barry Muller with four kob with a total weight of 22 kg. Fourth place went to Hannes Smuts with the largest kob of the day of 10,25 kg. Most fish were caught in the Brandfontein area. The Gordon’s Bay Rock and Surf Angling Club competition held on Saturday proved to be quite a success. Christo Botha fishing from Shark Rock and surrounding reefs tagged five kob with a total weight of 10,4 kg. Andries Myburgh was in second place with four kob weighing 6,4 kg from “Die Dam” area. Gerrit van Schalkwyk was third with one kob of 4,3 kg. How many fundis know that some species of octopi have three hearts? For all your reel repairs and services contact Art on 021 854 3831 Send your fishing photo’s and news to bjridgway@telkomsa.net
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Killian leads SWCC to another victory Somerset West had a resounding innings and 23-run win against Kensington in their Division 1D two-day match played in Kensington on Saturday. Kensington resumed their second innings on day two on a shaky 58/5, requiring 67 runs to make SWCC bat again. The SWCC bowling attack was relentless and resumed where they left off the previous Saturday. They made light work of the remaining five wickets to bowl Kensington out for 82 before the first drinks break. Francois Kilian was the destroyer-in-chief once again, taking four of the five wickets for 23 runs off 14 overs. SWCC start their WPCA limited overs campaign away to Mannenberg this Saturday. Bellville secured a five-wicket win over a gutsy SWCC second team in their two-day match played at Radloff Park on Saturday. SWCC were on 68/4 and still 66 runs adrift of the Bellville first innings when the match resumed.
Andreas Schabort (links) se 30oorwinning oor sy broer Mikhail Schabort (regs) het hom die eerste plek in die mansafdeling verseker.
Skipper Sergio Hilario (59), Sean Davies (53) and PierreHenry Hurn (36) took the fight to the visitors to post a score of 248/10. This left Bellville a target of 114 runs needed to win the match. Although Bellville got into a spot of bother early on in their innings when they were on 50/5, they managed to steady the ship to win the match. Hurn was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 12-4-41. The SWCC third team travelled to Atlantis on Saturday but were no match for a rampant home side. SWCC batted first and only managed to score 55 runs in their innings. Jean Roux (19) fought valiantly before being undone by a snorter. Atlantis knocked off the runs with plenty of time to spare. Green Point beat the SWCC fourth team by nine wickets at Radloff Park on Saturday. SWCC lost the toss and were put in to bat. They struggled from the get go and were bowled out for 69. SWCC chairman Clinton Hale top scored with 22 against the much younger Green Point side.
Juanelia Nel het as die nom mer een vrouespeler by die Strandmuurbalklubtoernooi weggestap.
Kobus Lotter, bestuurder van die Strandmuurbalklubtoer nooi, oorhandig die Plaatbe ker en Ian Jacopstrofee aan die 15jarige Charise Vorster, nadat sy deurgedring het tot die eindstryd in die vroueli ga (volwasse).
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Charise Vorster, ’n 15-jarige speler en lid van die Strandmuurbalklub, het by die klub se onlangse klubkampioenskap die Plaat-beker en Ian Jacops-trofee gewen nadat sy deurgedring het tot die eindstryd in die vroueliga (volwasse). Sy het so die jongste speler in die klub se bestaan geword wat dié prestasie kon behaal. Charise het gesorg vir groot vermaak vir die toeskouers toe sy in ’n verbete stryd teruggeveg het, maar het die eerste plek uiteindelik afgestaan met ’n 12-15,13-15 en
4-15 pot-telling aan Juanelia Nel, wat as die nommer een vroue speler in die kampioenskap weggestap het. Andreas Schabort se 3-0 oorwinning oor sy broer Mikhail Schabort het hom die eerste plek in die mansafdeling verseker, terwyl Juanelia Nel en Anton Theron die gemengde dubbelspel-afdeling gewen het. Charise Vorster het net twee jaar gelede begin om die sport op skoolvlak as leerling van Hoërskool Strand te beoefen. Sy was ook een van sewe
hoërskoolleerders by die Strand-muurbalklub wat vanjaar gekies is om mee te ding op provinsiale vlak by die Interprovinsiale Toernooi (IPT) wat vroeër die jaar plaasgevind het, en so hul provinsiale kleure verwerf het. Meisies: Charise Vorster, Paula Jacobs en Esti Jacobs en seuns: Malan Rautenbach, Francois Geel, Jacques Pansegrouw en Jacques du Preez. Charise word afgerig deur Gerard van Eden, wat afrigting by die klub sowel as by Hoërskool Strand behartig.
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11 December, 2014 WEIGHTLIFTING CHAMPIONSHIPS: Lamees Daniels, a junior weightlifter from the Hottentots Holland Weightlift ing Club, will be one of the lifters in action at the club’s annual championships on Sat urday 13 December. The event will be held at the clubhouse on the corner of Church Street and Wesley Street in the Strand and starts at 11:00. These championships are also preparation for the juniors for the Commonwealth Youth Games in Apia Samoa and the African Games and Junior Af rican Championships in 2015.
HHCC score another innings victory
Hottentots Holland’s first team chalked up an innings and nine run win over Brooklyn Telkom on Saturday. HHCC batted first and scored 222/8 to which Brooklyn Telkom replied with 101. They were forced to follow on and were 33/5 at the close of play on day one. Brooklyn Telkom were all out for 112 in 45 overs in their second innings. The top bowlers for HHCC were: Cameron Mitchel 7-16-1, Abdul Aziz Temoor 1748-6, Riyaad Oliver 10-27-2 and Warren Martin 3-5-1. The third team played Old Mutual away and won the match by 16 runs.
HHCC lost the toss and were sent in to bat and scored 175/4. After drinks Ameer Oliver and Rasool Thomas put together a 116 runs partnership to take HHCC to 175/4. Top scorers were Rasool Thomas 72* and Ameer Oliver 63. HHCC restricted Old Mutual to 159/6. The best bowlers were Ameer Oliver 7-28-2, Abu Bakr Brinkhuis 7-26-1 and Rashiet Khan 7-32-1. This weekend HHCC play Belhar away in the one-day competition. On 16 December the first team will be at home against Nyanga. This will also be the club’s annual fund raiser.
Local clubs well placed in WP leagues I can’t believe it’s that time of the year again, with Christmas only two weeks away – this year really has flown by. On the local front our clubs have been performing well in the first half of the season and are all lying in favourable positions in their respective leagues coming up to the mid-season break. In the First Division B league Helderberg are currently in fifth place, but are only 10 points adrift of the second placed side with the same amount of wins and have got a good chance to close the gap and move into promotion territory. In the First Division D league Hottentots Holland, Somerset West and Macassar are all fighting it out to get into the top two spots, which will mean promotion. Hottentots Holland are currently in second place and have had a great run in the league thus far. There are only a handful of points separating them from the top side. Somerset West is in fourth spot, but only one win behind the league leaders and still have a great chance to climb into the top two.
Macassar are in seventh spot at the moment and two wins behind the leaders. They have got a bit of work to do, but a couple more wins will see them move up into promotion contention. All our clubs have played some great cricket during this first half of the season. They deserve the Christmas break, but will need to come out firing on all cylinders to keep the momentum going and get the second half of the season off to a good start. Next week sees the national age group weeks taking place all over the country. Many of the Helderberg’s primary and high school players will be taking part and we wish them all well. Here’s wishing everyone a blessed Christmas and a happy New Year. Have a great holiday and drive safely if you are travelling.
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Good team effort steers Macassar to victory Macassar recorded a well-deserved 112 run win over Nyanga in their First Division D two-day away match on Saturday. Macassar started day two with a lead of 32 runs. Openers Shaun Jantjies and Dillon Japhta had an opening stand of 56 before Japhta was out for 24. Jantjies was caught in the covers for 42 and Ashwin Swartland (9) followed soon afterwards with the total on 82/3. Thomas Kemp and Quinton Bowman then tried to run quick singles, but Bowman was hit on the wrist trying to pull a beamer and retired hurt on 7*. Kemp followed on 10 (99/4). Julian Fortuin and Rowayne Sinden took the attack to Nyanga with a brilliant fifth-wicket partnership of 85 before Sinden (52) was lbw (184/5). Chad Bailey and Shane Swartland also went cheaply 186/7. Bowman 14* returned and with Fortuin put together a 39-run eighth-wicket partnership to take the score to 224/8 before Fortuin (57) was out. Skipper Neil Swartland declared on 226/9 with 70 overs left in the day. Nyanga needed 253 to win and started out defensively, but they lost too many wickets and were on 65/6 at tea.
Shane Swartland was on song with some brilliant bowling for his 23-5-37. He was supported by captain Neil Swartland 8-2-20, David Sebastian 6-1-9, Julian Fortuin 12-1-51 and Shaun Jantjies 3-1-13 and Nyanga were bowled out for 140 in 51 overs. Hottentots Holland beat Macassar by six wickets in a one-day match at Gustrouw on Sunday. HHCC won the toss and elected to bowl first. Macassar’s batsmen struggled to get the ball off the square and wickets fell rapidly and Macassar were all out for 44 in 25 overs. The best bowlers for HHCC were R Oliver 4-312 , A Temoor 4-2-6, C Mitchell 5-1-14, G Moller 5-1-0 and R Rhoda 3-2-1. HHCC got off to a slow start but reached the target in the 18th over on 45/4. The best bowlers for Macassar were Julian Fortuin 9-2-18 and Shane Swatland 9-2-22. Macassar’s second team continued their winning streak beating Sir Lowry’s Pass (SLP) in an away match by five wickets for their ninth consecutive win. SLP claimed the toss and batted first and were all out for 87 in 22 overs. Macassar’s top bowlers were R Abrahams 5-3-13, R Hendricks 6-2-8, C van Graan 5-3-3 and W Hendricks 5-2-19. Macassar scored 88/5 in 31 overs.
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Bowlers pulverise Pinelands
Helderberg finished their final league match of 2014 with an impressive 177 run win over Pinelands thanks to a brilliant spell of bowling by veteran stalwart Vincent Castle.
Helderberg resumed their second innings on 118/2 after scoring 83 runs in their first innings to which Pinelands responded with 91 all out. Gary John Sylvester and Leneal Treziers were the batsmen at the crease when the game restarted in Pinelands on Saturday morning. Sylvester reached his 50 in the first over of the morning but then lost his wicket five overs later with his score on 60. Larry Morkel (47) and Treziers (55) took the score to 211 when Treziers lost his wicket before lunch. Helderberg were eventually bowled out for 240 just after lunch leaving Pinelands a total of 232 to win with 70 overs left to bat. The Pinelands openers got their team off to an aggressive start but superb bowling from Castle (5/19) saw Pinelands falter to 55/10 to give Helderberg a 177 run win. Castle was ably assisted by Cody Davids (2/36) and Larry Morkel (2/0). Helderberg’s second team beat hosts Mitchell’s Plain by 10 wickets on Saturday. Helderberg lost the toss and were sent in to bat and an unbeaten 100 runs by Owen Thomas, who was well supported by J Cyster (37) and S Fredericks (33) took their total to 221/5. Mitchell’s Plain were under pressure from the first ball and were all out for 121. The best bowlers were Cyster 2-31, Fredericks 3-25 and L Whitting 2-12. Mitchell’s Plain were forced to follow on, but were soon in trouble and eventually all out for just 100 runs. This meant that Helderberg needed only one run to secure the win. Match bowling figures of 7/43 and 33 runs by Fredericks earned him the man of the match award. After this impressive win, the team will be able to take a well deserved break before they take on Bishop Lavis in the new year.
Helderberg batsman Damian Jooste jumps out of the way of a fastpaced bouncer during the match against Pinelands at Pinelands on Saturday. Helderberg won by 177 runs. PHOTO: PETER BEE