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ATTENTIVE NIPPERS: Nippers attentively listen to instructions before the start of the u.11 boys bodyboard race during the first Nippers Competition of 2015 held at Big Bay recently. The Strand u.11 boys (in the red, yellow and blue caps) are Matt hew Eames, Ben Leysens and Eric Bohmert. Strand Nippers excelled at the competi tion by finishing fourth overall. See full report on page 27. PHOTO: CARIKA MEYER

THREE FIND LOADED GUN IN BROADLANDS ROAD

Boy (8) killed in gun game DELIAH BRINKHUIS Three boys found a gun on the road and took it home to play with. Within minutes, one of them was dead.

A Broadlands Park boy of eight died in a shooting accident after he and friends picked up a gun. PHOTO: IAN BAARD

The 11-year-old boy and his nine-yearold friend from Broadlands Village, Strand, are receiving counselling from a psychologist, while eight-year-old Zephwin Mentoor, who was in Grade 2 at Rusthof Primary, will be buried this Saturday. The 11-year-old will appear in court today (Thursday) on a charge of murder after the tragedy that played itself out in Daisy Street on Monday afternoon. Constable Mbulelo Mafuna, spokesperson for Strand police, says the gun

involved, a 9 mm PX4 gun, is similar to a police gun. The boys allegedly found the gun wrapped in two Shoprite bags in Broadlands Road. It had apparently been reported stolen. They took it to the 11-yearold’s home, where they then apparently removed bullets out of the magazine. The boy’s sister, 29, was in her bedroom when she heard a loud bang at 15:00. “I told a friend the children were throwing stones on the roof again and asked him to have a look,” she says. She then saw her brother and two friends running from the house. Two of the boys ran towards the street, but the eight-year-old collapsed. “Zebbie came running towards me, but turned around and collapsed under

the washing line,” she said. She rushed to him and was joined by neighbours, who tried to resuscitate him. “We did not know he’d been shot. The neighbour applied CPR and we hung a blanket over the washing line for shade.” It was only when a paramedic moved the boy half an hour later and bullets were found under his body that they realised that he had been shot. “His hand was clenched and when the ambulance man moved him, three bullets were found under him,” she said. The 11-year-old was questioned by police on Monday and released into the care of his sister. Continued on page 4

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12 Februarie, 2015

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Man sells stolen newspapers A man will appear in court on theft charges next month, after police caught him selling stolen newspapers. While patrolling members of Strand police at 07:30 on 2 February found a suspect in possession of stolen property on the corner of Main and Lourens River roads. The suspect was selling newspapers. They approached him and found that the papers’ receipt indicated that newspapers belonged to Kwikspar on Broadway Boulevard, Strand. When questioned, the man said he had got the newspapers from a friend and later that he got it from a rubbish bin. The police then took him and the newspapers to Kwikspar on Broadway Boulevard, where the owner confirmed the newspapers had been stolen. The suspect had 13 copies of the Cape Times and eight of the Cape Argus, worth R120. The suspect, Vernon Booysen (29) from Eerste River, was arrested for possession of stolen property. He appeared in the Strand Magistrate’s Court on 3 February. The case was postponed to 12 March.

FATAL STABBING: Lwandle police are investigating a murder case after the body of a 30yearold man was found on an open piece of land between Van der Stel and Strand last Thursday at about 13:00. Sergeant Mthokozisi Gama, police spokesper son, says the man may have been stabbed in the nearby Asanda Village and had run towards Main Road to seek help. Anyone with information is asked to phone the station on 021 845 2060. PHOTO: DELIAH BRINKHUIS

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Macassar-polisie is Vrydag 6 Februarie ongeveer 22:30 in kennis gestel van ’n liggaam by die Zandvliet-suiweringsdiensterrein. By nadere ondersoek is ’n ontbinde liggaam deur ’n sangoma gevind. Daarna is ’n Zimbabwiese-paspoort en ’n selfoon by hom gevind. Die oorledene was in ’n blou werksbroek geklee. Daar word tans na die oorledene se familie gesoek. Enigiemand met inligting oor die saak kan ao. Hennie Swart by 021 857 107 bel.

The warning comes after three robberies were reported to the Gordon’s Bay Police in less than a month. Two of these incidents happened last Thursday (5 February). According to the police, three men in a white car with a CY registration had picked up a woman who was walking along the N2 at about 14:00. The driver told her that he would give her a lift to Lwandle and told her to get into the back of the car, where two men were already sitting, as there were items packed on the front seat. As soon as she got into the car, she was robbed of her cellphone, R40 in cash and her ID. The men then dropped her off in the nearby Helderberg Industria area. Police say a similar incident was reported half an hour prior to this incident when a woman who was walking towards Gordon’s Bay, was also picked up by a motorist, just after the Broadlands intersection. A few metres further he stopped to pick up two men standing next to the road. The woman was also threatened with a firearm and her personal belongings, including a cellphone, were stolen. The men drove towards Gordon’s Bay and pushed her out of the car just after the traffic lights on the N2. Anyone with information that may assist the investigation can phone WO Cobus Greeff on 021 856 2317 or 083 234 6354.

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12 Februarie, 2015

FROM PAGE 1

Zephwin was a ‘quiet child’

Lionel Adams, the father of Zephwin Men toor. PHOTO:DELIAH BRINKHUIS

With DistrictMail’s visit to Rusthof Primary on Tuesday, Zephwin’s Grade 2 class teacher Reney Paige said he had been a quiet child who hardly spoke. His work showed progress, she said, as she paged through his class workbook, showing off neat work. Nicholene Heunis, Zephwin’s Grade 1 teacher, describes him as a friendly boy with a beautiful personality who always had a smile on his face. She remembers how he would walk with his hands in his trouser pockets. “He had a sparkling personality and was one of those children who got into your heart from the outset. I cannot believe this has happened.” Friends remember him for his love of rugby and playing catch. The youngster did not attend school on

Monday as his school clothes had still been wet. “I didn’t get everything done in time for school on Monday and said he could stay at home,” said his father, Lionel Adams who is a single parent. “He was like a star and loved watching movies. He would perfectly re-enact scenes after just watching a movie twice. “I dreamed of him becoming an actor one day, and had applied for a painter’s job to be able to look after him better,” he said. Jannie Frieslaar, chairperson of the Broadlands Park community organisation says Monday’s shooting was a tragic accident. He says alcohol and drug abuse are rife in the community, leaving children vulnerable and exposed to crime. He says the organisation is planning to have a meeting with parents to address this.

Zephwin Mentoor (8), who died on Mon day after being accidentally shot by a friend.

SW burglaries on the increase DALEEN FOUCHÉ Residents of Somerset West and Sir Lowry’s Pass are urged to be vigilant after a recent increase in house burglaries.

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DistrictMail to the police when we contacted them for comment this week. Sergeant Suzan Jantjies, spokesperson for the Somerset West police, confirmed that there has been a slight increase in burglaries in the Land-en-Zeezicht area, and in Sir Lowry’s Pass, compared to last year. “Patrols have been increased in those areas,” Jantjies said. She also confirmed that entry was being ained by removing windows or forcing open windows and doors. “The community can assist us by closing windows, doors and sliding doors at night.

In the majority of reported cases, windows had been left wide open.” Jantjies asks that residents not replace windows or doors before fingerprints have been taken by the police. “Removing or tampering with the crime scene has a negative impact on the investigation.” Jantjies also advises residents to note down the serial numbers of cellphones, television sets and other electronic equipment, and to keep clear photographs of valuable items such as jewellery. Two suspects have been arrested in connection with burglaries in Sir Lowry’s Pass.

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The numbers and measurements are in – the winner of the first Helderberg Weight-loss Challenge, using the products and support supplied by Cambridge Weightplan SA, has been named. And it was Somerset West resident Werner Gort who triumphed in the weight loss and lifestyle change competition after he lost 9,6kg in just 21 days. Werner was named the winner at a ceremony on Monday 9 February; the announcement was made on-air on Radio Helderberg. Werner was one of five contestants to sign up for the challenge, which saw participants change their meal plans to the nutritionally complete formula food provided by Cambridge Weightplan for only 21 days. Each contestant was also assigned an Accredited Cambridge Consultant from Cambridge Weightplan, who assisted them with cognitive behavioural techniques during this weight loss journey. It has been proven over and over by Cambridge Weightplan that is the behavioural adjustments made with support of the Cambridge consultant that lead to long term weight loss and weight maintenance results. The five contestants achieved and exceeded

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12 February, 2015

SMALL BUSINESS OWNER DESCRIBES THE FUTURE AS ‘DARK’

Business sapped by power cuts DALEEN FOUCHÉ Job losses and business closures are becoming possibilities for local businesses as the ongoing power cuts start to take their toll. Earlier this month, Eskom announced that South Africans will have to live with power cuts for the next three years. And many local businesses are already struggling to come to grips with this new reality. Tony Da Silva, manager of Fish for Africa, a fish retailer in the Gants Centre, says they are struggling to cope with load shedding. Despite it having little effect on their stock, customers do not visit the store during load shedding. “We also have to stop our take-away service, because it’s reliant on electricity.” Fish for Africa is looking to buy a generator, but Da Silva says a generator to power their massive fridges – which can hold up to 60 tons of fish – will cost a fortune. Neves Gattinho, co-owner of Central Mini Market in the Somerset West CBD, says although they have a generator, it can only supply electricity to the lights which uses singlephase electricity, but not the fridges, which needs three-phase electricity. Two computers are currently in for repairs as a result of damage from the power surges that result from electricity being restored. Gattinho urges shoppers to bring a cool bag along when shopping, as load shedding interrupts the cold cycle for two hours at a time. She says although this does not affect the produce, many customers do not return home immediately after shopping, causing the produce to be out of a fridge for even longer than the two hours induced by load shedding. Gattinho describes the future as “dark”. “This is a very difficult time,” she says.

Central Mini Market is considering alternative sources of energy for the fridges. Even though Lourensford Wine Estate launched a state of the art solar farm on the roof of its tasting room and cellar late last year, the estate is still heavily affected by load shedding. Koos Jordaan, general manager, explains that the purpose of the 500mw solar farm was to reduce both Eskom bills and the farm’s carbon footprint. As the solar farm cannot produce an uninterrupted supply of energy, the wine production is severely affected. He says their current generator cannot supply the entire cellar with power as the cellar would require a massive generator. “The most important aspect of winemaking is cooling,” says Jordaan. “The industry uses the most of its electricity on keeping the wine cool in its various stages of production. The cooling process must be uninterrupted, or else the quality may be compromised. This may lead to financial losses.” But Jordaan says the blackouts also affect other facets of production such as the pressing process. Ripe grapes have to be processed and pressed as soon as possible and without interruption. “We cannot be reliant on the national grid any more.” Marc Sturn, manager of The Cattle Baron in Somerset West, says their food stock is not affected by load shedding as the restaurant’s freezers can remain effective for up to 24 hours. But turnover, he says, is heavily affected because the kitchen cannot run without power. “We have to close our doors when the power goes out.” Further losses are incurred because staff members have to be paid for being at work during blackouts. Some businesses have managed to plug in solutions.

THE FUTURE IS NOW: The solar panels on the roof of the Lourensford Wine Estate’s cellar and tasting room. PHOTO: DALEEN FOUCHÉ The Friedman & Cohen department store in Strand is able to keep the lights on and the tills operating with its backup generator. Grant Goodwin, director of Friedman & Cohen, says that 20% of the lights are powered by the generator, but this will soon be doubled. With careful planning, the restaurant is also able to keep operating during blackouts. Nina’s Family Restaurant in Beach Road, Strand is also fully operational during blackouts. “Ninety-seven percent of our operation

runs on gas,” says owner Johnny Bezuidenhout. Isabel Nortje, owner of construction equipment supplier Turner Morris in Strand says generator sales are “very brisk”, with stock flying off the shelves as it comes in. The demand for generators for households and businesses is very high. “Currently we only have generators that can supply energy to power tools, not entire households. But we are expecting new stock next week.”

Pressure gun thief caught in the act

RIOOLPYP ONKLAAR: Die riool leidingpyp van Gordonsbaai na Macassar het ge durende die row we springgety on klaar geraak. Herstelwerk is on langs daaraan be gin. Die pyp is aan albei kante verstop en afge sluit. Die publiek word verseker dat daar geen riool in die see loop nie. Daar word beplan om die pyp tot onder die sypaad jie te skuif wan neer die seemuur opgegradeer is.

A Strand resident notified the police when a burglar was in the process of stealing his high pressure gun at 22:00 on Wednesday 4 February. The resident heard his dog barking outside, looked through the window and saw an unknown man in the process of pulling his high pressure gun through the window of the garage. When the complainant shouted at the

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12 Februarie, 2015

Tow-truckers in court for assault

DELIAH BRINKHUIS Three employees of En Route Towing (aged 32, 40 and 50) were arrested on Tuesday and will appear in the Somerset West Magistrate’s Court today (Thursday) to face a charge of assault. This follows after a charge of assault was laid against the company’s employees and owner after a fender bender ended in a fist fight in Bizweni two weeks ago. (“Tow-trucker in fist fight”, DistrictMail, 5 February 2015). The accident that provoked the drama occurred when a Toyota Conquest bumped into a Mercedes on the corner of Bizweni and Schapenberg Roads at 07:45 on Tuesday 3 February.

The owner of En Route Towing, Jaco Truter, admitted to DistrictMail last week that he had indeed hit the driver of the Mercedes. “I simply wanted to calm him down,” he said, explaining that he had restrained the driver after he punched one of his drivers. The driver then allegedly punched Truter in the face, which is when Truter admits he hit him on the chest. A passenger in the Toyota Conquest has now come forward to say that the tow-truckers had merely come to their aid as the driver of the Mercedes was “being aggressive” towards them. “He shouted at my dad, ‘Do you know how old my car is?’ she recalls. The driver and his wife also hurled racial insults, the woman claims.

She says the tow-truckers asked the driver a few times to calm down and “speak “decently”. She says he, however, continued to verbally attack them. “I believe that he would have assaulted my dad if the tow truck drivers had not intervened.” When the DistrictMail contacted the driver of the Mercedes on Wednesday, he said he had suffered severe concussion and was booked off until the last week of February. He denied that he and his wife had hit the tow truck drivers and that they had made racial comments towards the occupants of the Toyota Conquest. Sgt Suzan Jantjies, police spokesperson, says the men were warned to appear in court today.

A Somerset West resident lies in the road after a fist fight with a towing company following a fender bender in Bizweni on Tuesday two weeks ago. Three employees of En Route Towing will appear in court today to answer to a charge of assault laid by the Somerset West resident.

SOMER-INTERSKOLE: Interskolekoors loop al hoog vir die somerinterskoleatletiekbyeenkoms tussen hoër skole Parel Vallei, Strand en HottentotsHolland wat Maandag 16 Februarie by die Coetzenburgstadion op Stellenbosch plaasvind. Die kapteine van die drie skole is Lieze van Heerden en Johan Smit (Parel Vallei), Louw Coetzee en Jodri Oosthuizen (Strand) en Chadé Levendal en Roshnie Rhodes (HHH). FOTO: GRIZELDA BOTHA

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Vordering met van Breda-saak RAYMOND WILLEMSE Die kanse dat jy nie deur ’n kamera in die spog-landgoed opgetel word nie is onwaarskynlik. Só het ’n inwoner van die gholflandgoed De Zalze, waar drie mense in hul spoghuis vermoor is, gesê. “Daar is oral kameras, op die grensdrade en in die strate. As jy by jou deur uitgaan tel die kameras dit op,” het die inwoner gesê, wat verkies om anoniem te bly. Niemand is nog in hegtenis geneem vir die moorde op Martin van Breda (55), sy vrou, Teresa (54), asook hul oudste seun, Rudi (22), nie. Hulle is verlede Donderdag by ’n gedenkdiens in Pretoria gegroet. Die egpaar se dogter, Marli (16), is ook in die voorval aangeval en in die Mediclinic Vergelegen in Somerset-Wes opgeneem. Sy is glo tans onder polisiebewaking en niemand word by haar toegelaat nie. Die Van Breda’s se jongste seun, Henri (20), is slegs lig beseer en tans in die sorg van sy oom in Stellenbosch. Lt.kol. Andrè Traut, ’n polisiewoordvoerder, het gister gesê: “Beduidende vordering word gemaak,maarhierdievorderingkan nie nou met die media gedeel word nie”. Eben Potgieter, voorsitter van De Zalze se huiseienaarsvereniging, het op die dag wat die lyke van die Van Breda’s gekry is, gesê daar was geen ongemagtigde toegang tot die landgoed nie. Hy het gesê die voorval is geïsoleerd. Oor navrae of daar kameras in die strate is en of hulle die beeldmateriaal aan die polisie oorhandig het, het die huiseienaarsver-

eniging by ’n vorige verklaring volstaan. “Ons gaan ons weerhou van enige optrede, stellings of bespiegeling wat die ondersoek kan belemmer. “Ons sal amptelike inligting aan die inwoners en die media gee wanneer dit deur die polisie deurgegee word. Die bestuurspan van die landgoed werk ten volle saam met die polisie, maar slegs op hulle versoek.” Intussen het die familie se woordvoerder, Ben Rootman, bevestig dat ’n regspan vir Henri aangestel is. Lorinda van Niekerk van die regsfirma Cluver & Markotter en adv. Piet Botha is aangestel om na Henri se regsbelange om te sien. Rootman het gesê die familie het dit wys geag om vir Henri ’n prokureur aan te stel om sy regsbelange te beskerm. Hy het nie uitgebrei oor watter regsbelange dit is nie. By navraag het prof. Anna van der Hoven, ’n onafhanklike forensiese kriminoloog van Randburg, gesê dit is nie ongewoon dat alvorens iemand vir ’n misdryf aangekla word hulle reeds ’n regspan aanstel nie. Oor hoekom die polisie so lank vat om iemand in hegtenis te neem het Van der Hoven gesê hulle wil seker maak hulle het al die bewyse en die regte persoon is vir die moorde in hegtenis geneem. “Hulle wil nie iemand in hegtenis neem en dan is dit die verkeerde een nie. Hulle kan gedagvaar word. Die saak is ook ’n prominente een wat dopgehou word. Ek glo dit gaan ’n baie interessante saak word as Marli gaan begin praat oor wie hulle aangeval het.”

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Nuus News

12 February, 2015

HUGE SPURT IN POPULATION GROWTH

It’s official: Somerset West is no longer a village DALEEN FOUCHÉ The Helderberg had a 42% increase in population between 2001 and 2011, growing from 154 216 to 218 503 residents in the space of ten years. In comparison, Cape Town as a whole, inclusive of the Helderberg, had a 25% increase in population in this same period. This is according to information from the City of Cape Town, drawn from Global Insight Regional eXplorer. The rapid growth in population is one of the two main factors driving the extensive development currently under way in the Helderberg. The other main factor is the availability of large swathes of developable land. Last week the DistrictMail published a comprehensive guide to all the developments that will take place this year, from developments on the old AECI site through to the R4 billion Sitari Fields development, and numerous other residential and commercial developments. This week Stuart Pringle, chairperson of Subcouncil 8, highlighted how the City of Cape Town is investing in infrastructure to support the development of the Helderberg. He says the Helderberg falls within the Eastern District of the City of Cape Town, which is acknowledged as a rapid growth area. Somerset West, he said, has not been a “village” for a very long time. In 1969 there were only about 7 000 people in Somerset West. He estimates that there are now between 80 000 and 100 000 people living in Somerset West.

Pringle says the maintenance and upgrade of infrastructure is a top priority for the City of Cape Town. This includes sewage and road upgrades. Transport upgrades are especially important, he says, adding that various transport projects in the Helderberg are in the planning stage. An amount of R1,1 million is on this year’s budget for the transformation of the Somerset West taxi rank into a public transport hub for bus and taxi services. A tender to create a non-motorised transport system, including cycle lanes and wheelchair-friendly sidewalks, will be put out for submissions next month, while construction is projected to start in August. Pringle says the city is focusing on getting the balance between conservation and urbanisation right. This, he says, is especially important in the Helderberg, because of its beautiful scenic views and landscapes that could become an even bigger driver for economic activity through tourism. Another big priority for the City of Cape Town is to tackle economic and social development. According to Pringle, the majority of people moving to the City of Cape Town live in informal settlements and backyards. Projects such as the creation of informal trading areas in Somerset West and Macassar and the Nomzamo business hub are addressing the need for economic development in diverse communities, Pringle says. ) For a detailed breakdown of all the infrastructure projects driven by the City of Cape Town in the Helderberg, visit www.districtmail.com.

Various road upgrades and infrastructure projects are planned for the current financial year. Here construction workers are busy in Main Road, Strand.

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12 Februarie, 2015

Complete the puzzle to win DistrictMail this week publishes the second puzzle piece in its cut-and-paste competition in which one lucky reader can win a R1 500 voucher from Central Mini Market in Somerset West. The entry form for the competition was in last week’s edition, together with the first puzzle piece. If you missed it, you can get the back copy from the DistrictMail on 021 853 0211. During the month of February, readers need to find the puzzle piece in the newspaper and paste it onto the entry form to ensure the

puzzle is completed. Entry forms then need to be dropped off by Friday 6 March at either the DistrictMail office, 37 Mynhardt Street, Gants Centre, Strand, or Central Mini Market in Main Road, Somerset West. Only original puzzle pieces and entry forms may be used – no photocopies, please. You may enter as many times as you want to. The winner will be selected by lucky draw and must be willing to be photographed for publication. Happy hunting!

Former DistrictMail manager dies From this marriage their daughFormer DistrictMail manager Anter Leigh was born. June passed drew Schonfeldt (68) died suddenly away last year. Following his stint of a heart attack on Saturday 31 Janin the newsroom of DistrictMail, he uary. The Somerset West resident ventured into the retail industry worked at DistrictMail in the 1970s. and managed Pick n Pay Somerset He was born in Maidstone, Kent West. in the United Kingdom in 1947. His A community man by heart, Anfather was a royal commander of the drew was president of the Somerset British Navy, so he spent his childWest Lions Club for many years and hood living in a various countries was involved in projects such as the including Ceylon, now Sri Lanka. Cheetah Outreach project at Spier An 18-year-old Andrew arrived in Wine Estate. At the time of his death South Africa by boat and lived in Andrew Schonfeldt he was still running his business, Somerset West since his arrival. He married ex-wife Dianna at the age of 21, and out Perennial Fencing. Described as a “fun-loving, of this marriage two children, Brett and Lisa, charismatic” man, who was respected and well were born. He later divorced Dianna and mar- loved by many, Andrew is survived by his three children and five grandchildren. ried June Schonfeldt in 1980.

Dr G J Joubert Primêr groet ‘n geliefde opvoeder hart gehad, en hulle soms eetgoed uit haar eie huis gegee. Maggie sou op 1 April 60 jaar oud gewees het, waarna sy sou aftree. Sy laat ’n groot leemte by die skool wat kundigheid en ervaring betref en ons skool is armer gelaat deur haar afsterwe. Die skool hou Donderdagaand 12 Februarie, om 19:00 ’n Sy is Woensdag, 4 Februarie roudiens in die skoolsaal. Ouin die Vergelegen MediClinic ers, oud-leerders en kollegas oorlede. Haar kollegas en baie kan hier ’n laaste eerbetoon van haar oud-leerders sal haar onthou vir haar vriendelike, Maggie Meyer was ’n gelief aan ’n geliefde opvoeder sprankelende persoonlik- de opvoeder met ’n spranke bring. Sy word oorleef deur haar man, twee seuns, haar heid. lende persoonlikheid. ma en haar kleindogter. Sy was ’n Graad 3-opvoeder Die begrafnis is Saterdag 14 Februarie om wat die kinders in haar klas met moederliefde opgevoed het. Vir die meer behoeftiges onder 08:00 uit die St. John’s Anglikaanse-kerk, Vyfhulle het sy altyd ’n spesiale plekkie in haar destraat, Rusthof, Strand. Die skoolgemeenskap van Dr GJ Joubert Primêre Skool is onlangs in hartseer gedompel deur die skielike heengaan van Magdalena “Maggie” Meyer, ’n geliefde opvoeder wat 40 jaar van haar loopbaan aan die skool en sy leerders gewy het.

Donate food for hungry pooches The Animal Welfare Society (AWS) Helderberg is in need of dog food, as supplies are low. The kennels are full and food supplies are simply not adequate – the AWS can no longer feed the severely undernourished dogs twice a day.

Food can be dropped off at the kennels in Mansfield Crescent, Gordon’s Bay, or at the Animal Welfare Shop in Somerset West. Donors are requested to not bring noname brands. Phone Clare on 083 697 4759.

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Nuus News

12 February, 2015

De Zalze-landgoed moorde This is very sad. I don’t know how anyone could do this; it’s disgusting! Abigail Meaker This is absolutely awful. My thoughts are with the surviving children. Chantal Learmonth Dit is so hartseer. Hilda van Zyl Ja, my vriendin het ook gedink hul landgoed is veilig, toe bly die krimineel in die landgoed en huur ’n huis. Theresa Hartley Dit is presies wat hulle doen. Ons is net mooi nêrens meer veilig nie. Cherryl Janse van Rensburg Fatal friendly squabble What is it with youths killing each other? Don’t they have better things to do? Nazma Wanza Wat gaan aan met die kinders? Ilse Adams It seems as if murdering each other has become the norm these days. Erica De Wee This is so sad. Shame! It’s sad for both the boys. Chantal Isaacs What is going on in Macassar lately? Zintle Pakade It’s just another day in South Africa. Lance Briers-Danks Oh my gosh! How sad. Ilse Paulse Ag no, man. What is happening in Macassar? It is so sad. If the year starts like this, we need to pray. A few years back it was a chain reaction and we lost so many young people in one

year. We need too pray. Claudia Olivier Looks like all the news these days are about murders in our local community. How sad! Sharon Smallbone It all goes back to discipline and self respect. Carin Erasmus Helderberg Crime Watch This has certainly caught my interest! Sandy Immelman I will be following this story about HCW with some interest. Cia Brand Twee kleuters sterf na vuur Ek is so hartseer oor die klein mensies wat dood is as gevolg van die brand in die kar, maar waar was die ouers? Hulle was net drie jaar oud. Anita Olderwagen Ag, nee! Danielle Hough This is too sad. Naomi Truter This is so sad. My condolences to the families. May God support them and be with them during this very difficult time. Lance Briers-Danks Plans for Gordon’s Bay Shopping Centre This is indeed good news for us living in Gordon’s Bay. Naomi Sinden

It’s about time! Hazel du Preez N2 hell-run The situation is unacceptable. Patrols appear to be useless. The next thing we will have armed convoys, because it’s a war zone. Glynn Smithers What army convoy? That was stuffed long ago. All vehicles are stripped and sold by now. Danny Greeff It is not a pleasant situation at all. Esme Calitz Washed up boxes believed to contain human ashes Seriously? What’s next? Linda Rohrbeck Jy strooi die as op die water; jy gooi dit nie met die kissie en al in nie. Ai! Marlene Carstens Strand-paviljoen opgradering vertraag Hulle kan niks in stand hou nie; ons mooi land val uitmekaar. [Hulle] kan nie eers die Strand-horlosie laat werk nie. Ons almal sal moet inspring. Elsa Smit En die vieslike blou gebou op die strand asseblief. Hester van Wyk Niks sal gebeur nie. Die amptenare belowe al vir 50 jaar, maar niks gebeur. Ons sit op ’n kookpot wat binnekort gaan oorkook. Ek het absolute wantroue in die DA. Die Strand-amptenare ken nie demokrasie nie. Cobus Germishuys

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12 Februarie, 2015

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Mail Leer kinders die gevaar van wapens Vir die tweede keer vanjaar het die DistriksPos ’n tragiese storie op die voorblad oor ’n kind wie se jong lewe kortgeknip is, vermoedelik deur ander kinders wat toegang tot gewere gekry het. ’n Agtjarige seun van Broadlands Park is Maandag oorlede nadat sy maatjie hom na bewering geskiet het met ’n geweer wat hulle langs die pad opgetel het. ’n Onskuldige speletjie van cops and robbers het nou ’n jong lewe geëis en die lewe van die 11-jarige seun wat vermoedelik die sneller getrek het, onherroeplik verander. In Januarie het ’n 17-jarige meisie haar lewe verloor toe haar vriend (16) haar vermoedelik geskiet het toe hy haar wou wys hoe ’n geweer werk. In altwee gevalle het kinders toegang tot vuurwapens gehad. Is gewere dan so geredelik bekombaar in die Helderberg dat ’n mens slegs in die straat kan afstap en ’n geweer optel? Indien wel, is dit nou tyd vir die regstelsel om op te tree. Die kriminele elemente in ons samelewing wat verantwoordelik is vir die gesteelde en ongelisensieerde wapens in ons buurte, moet die swaarste straf moontlik opgelê word. Maar ouers kan nie net ledig agteroorsit en verwag dat die gereg die probleem gaan oplos nie. Elke kind in ons gemeenskappe moet die gevaar van wapens geleer word. Ons kan die gewere nie wegwens nie, so kom ons leer ons kinders om wapens te rapporteer, eerder as om daarmee te speel.

What about the roads? After reading your article (“Another year, another boom”, DistrictMail, 5 February 2015) I am deeply concerned: all these developments, yet nothing about new roads. It is pleasing to read about waste management upgrades, but what about all the cars? Nowadays, each household has a car and many two. I have lived happily in Gordon’s Bay since 1958, when it took less than an hour to drive to Cape Town and half that to Stellenbosch. We also had a safe train to Cape Town and a bus to Stellenbosch.

LORNA ALLSOP GORDON’S BAY

Neighbourhood watches need members, why not join? In my opinion, there are two main reasons why the Helderberg needs more members to join the neighbourhood watches: . The rapid growth in population during the past ten years to just under a million people; and . The need to establish and foster a sense of community among these newcomers. Cape Town is an attractive metropolis, a firstworld hub of culture with intellectual life, restaurants and scenery, but even here people are gradually being alienated. It has been impressive though, to see how quickly leaders in this large urban basin have managed to establish an outstanding series of

neighbourhood watches. The participating organisations in this initiative are: Secure Rite Security, Gordon’s Bay Security, ADT and TSU Protection Services. These neighbourhood watches share crime intelligence, information about suspects, safety and security and provide fast, coordinated responses to emergencies; in the last half-year alone, 25 to 47 suspects have been arrested. These organisations dedicated to combating crime can be contacted at 021 840 0009 or at somersetwestnw@gmail.com for details.

PAT REAVELL HELDERBERG

Report those service matters to City for quick action During the 2013/14 financial year, the City of Cape Town spent a record R2,9 billion on repairs and maintenance. In order to respond efficiently to residents’ maintenance needs, the City has a reporting system called C3 in place, which is rated best in South Africa in the public sector, and third best in South Africa for the private and public sectors as a whole. C3 notifications operate on an electronic tracking system that effectively monitors progress on service delivery affecting issues such as leaking water meters, the mowing of vegetation, treetrimming, outages of street lights, meter reading and dumping on public open spaces. By reporting faults, complaints, vandalism and theft of City property, residents can play their part in achieving the well-run city we are all striving for. In turn the City by providing various reporting channels to residents, can ensure that services are delivered promptly and efficiently, in line with its commitment to being responsive to its citizens. The City has various reporting channels availa-

ble to residents: ) Telephone: 0860 103 089 at all hours and all areas, for potholes, damaged roads, flooding, area cleaning, illegal dumping, waste collection and disposal, cable theft, illegal electricity connections, power failures, etc. ) E-mail: Contactus@capetown.gov.za ) SMS to 31220 or e-mail power@capetown.gov.za for electricity-related enquiries ) Eskom supply areas: 0860 037 566 ) SMS to 31373 or e-mail waterTOC@capetown.gov.za or water.informalsettlements@capetown.gov.za for water-related enquiries ) City website: www.capetown.gov.za, either via ‘eServices’ or ‘Have Your Say’ Residents are encouraged to use these channels and are asked to retain any reference number provided, which can be forwarded to the ward councillor for follow-up. Your relevant ward councillor’s details are available on www.capetown.gov.za.

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Laat klaer maar kla oor skoot, SAP het korrek opgetree Ek skryf in reaksie op “Skoot klap, maar polisie weier die maak van saak” (Distrikspos, 5 Februarie). Die artikel is onregverdig teenoor die SomersetWes polisie, stel hulle in ’n negatiewe lig en is onregverdig, gesien die diens wat hulle gelewer het – die polisie was binne enkele minute nadat die klaer hulle geskakel het, op die toneel. Hulle het die voorval in ’n baie ernstige lig be-

skou en dit dadelik ondersoek. Hulle was ferm en deeglik en was baie behulpsaam. Hulle kon egter geensins enige bewyse of feite kry om die aantyging wat die klaer oor van haar bure gemaak het te staaf nie. As lid van die publiek en inwoner van die Helderberg is ek dankbaar dat Somerset-Wes polisie so vinnig reageer het.

KNORHOEK-INWONER

Sê jou sê • A neighbourhood watch is a community organisation with no designs on commercial expansion. There are no egos involved and no big bucks involved – just residents who want to keep their suburbs and streets safe for their families. • Groot dank aan Adrian Smith vir die herstel van Millerstraat in Gordonsbaai. Die man kort a Bells! Jean Garner, Gordonsbaai • Dankie Debbie Myburgh vir jou onbaatsugtige dryfkrag, onophoudende energie en volhoubare visie van hoe jy, soos baie van ons in Macassar, wil sien hoe ons mense in Macassar moet floreer in ’n gesonde, veilige en skoon Macassar. Ek smeek en vra al hoe lank al voor die verkiesing vir ’n nasionale gemeenskapsvergadering, maar die DA steur hul min. Hul taktiek is mos om vergaderings te hou met Sassa, armlastiges, Rondom Skrik en Chris Hani Park se mense; of dit word die aand van die vergadering vanaf bakkies wat skree geroep. C. Paulse • Al wat ek kan sê in verband met die insleepwa geveg is dat hulle altyd saamstaan. En soms, soos in dié geval, dan kom die regte insleepwadrywers se maniere na vore. Skuus, maar dis maar een van daardie dinge. • Ek vra reeds langer as sewe jaar vir spoedbulte in Eerste Straat, agter die Cinnamon Square, Strand. Ek wonder of ’n selfgemaakte sloot die oplossing kan bied? • As boorling en belastingbetaler van Sir Lowry’s Pass wil ek my misnoeë uitspreek oor hoe die Stadsraad ons mense hier behandel. Brinkhuisstraat is alewig ’n rivier met rioolwater – sover dit my kennis strek op mediese vlak hou dit ’n gesondheidsgevaar in vir kinders en grootmense. Hulle sal ’n oplossing moet kry vir die aanhoudende rioolblokkasies. As die “lading” te groot is vir rioolpype, dan is dit die bouinspekteurs se verantwoordelikheid om daarna te kyk. Hule het toestemming gegee vir alle strukture. Ontevrede • Wat maak National Asset Patrol vol swaargewapende manne in Strand-Noord by die kerk? En dan nogal oor ’n stopstraat ry sonder om te stop en ’n ongeluk veroorsaak ? Ek wonder maar net. Ben Serfontein

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Menings Views

12 February, 2015

Wees op die uitkyk vir sjarmante ‘gastehuis’ boef Ek wil net ander gastehuise waarsku teen ’n geslepe kalant en vra dat hulle my kontak indien hy by hulle aandoen sodat ek verdere stappe teen hom kan neem. Die man kom baie charming voor en maak hom tuis in die eienaar se privaat woning. Hy dra klein geskenkies aan en dra maskara. Hy ry met ’n ouerige blou-groen Opel Corsa met ’n CF-registrasienommer. Hy is vol stories wat van die waarheid ontbloot is. Hy het op 30 Januarie by my gastehuis, Die Akkedissie in Strand, opgedaag en vir die nag betaal. Die volgende oggend het hy gevra of hy langer kan aanbly. Op 7 Februarie het hy die gastehuis verlaat en slegs ’n gedeelte van die verblyf betaal, maar is nog ’n bedrag van

R1 800 uitstaande. In sy gesprekke met die eienaar het hy altyd beloof dat hy die betalings via die internet sal doen. Die geld het egter nooit te voorskyn gekom nie. Die oggend na hy weg is het die eienaar agtergekom dat hy met haar sleutels en die hek se afstandbeheer vertrek het. Hy het ook die nuwe tweeplaatstofie van die eenheid saam met hom geneem. Toe die eienaar hom kontak het hy beloof om die sleutels onmiddellik te bring en dat haar stofie gebreek het en hy dit graag wil vervang. Hy het egter nooit opgedaag nie.

JULIANA VAN ZYL AKKEDISSIE

Will the one who damaged my car come forward? I was parked outside FNB in Somerset West Main Road on Monday 26 January. On my exit, I noticed that there was damage to the front and front sides of my car. The parking-metre attendant told me that someone had reversed over the yellow barrier line, after he motioned the driver to stop. You hit my car and then you drove away. He supplied me with your registration number and vehicle make. You never got out to inspect the damage you had caused. You also chose to ignore the attendant who was telling

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Vermaak Entertainment

12 February, 2015

VALENTYNSDAG-PRET: Die gewil de Delft Big Band speel op Valentyns dag, 14 Februarie, van 20:15 by die Oude Libertas Amfiteater. Die piek niekarea wat nie gewoonlik op ’n Saterdag oop is nie, is hierdie Sater dag oop sodat romantiese pieknieks kan plaasvind. Kaartjies daarvoor is R60 wat op die dag by die piekniek area van 18:00 gekoop kan word. Bespreek by Computicket of skakel 021 809 7473 of besoek www.oudeli bertas.co.za. Vir meer inligting oor die Delft Big Band besoek hulle web tuiste by www.delftbigband.co.za

This weekend’s Gig Guide Friday 13 February: DJ Lugg will be entertaining the dance crowd from 21:00 until late at Melts Tavern. R10 will get you in. Acoustica, the band, will be playing at The Old Bridge Tavern, Somerset West at 20:00. Free entry. Entertainers Amelia & Greg are back at Springbok Blues Theatre Supper Venue in Gants Centre, Strand at 19:00. For enquiries or bookings call (021) 854 7787. Piet Botha and Akkedis

aka The Lyzyrd Kyngs will be performing at 21:00 at Bertie’s Moorings in Gordon’s Bay. Free entry. Saturday 14 February: Rhinus will play live acoustic music for their fans from 14:00 to 17:00 at Melt’s Tavern. Free entry. The Wildberries will be performing at Melt’s Tavern from 21:00 until late. Free entry. Sunday 15 February: The Gian Groen Band will perform at Bertie’s Moorings at 18:00. Entrance is free.

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The Shiraz Band, directed by Helen Dooley, joins award-winning director Darryl Spijkers and long-time choreogra- A scene from the stage production of Grease. pher Sumé Lötter of Sumé’s Dance Studio in Somerset than 15 to audition for the show, scheduled to run in September. AuWest to recreate the magic. The Hottentots Holland Dramatic ditions will take place on Sunday 22 Society calls on actors, dancers and February and aspiring artists must potential chorus members older report at 17:00 in clothes that they

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The popular local group, Shiraz, will play at the Helderberg Nature Reserve in Somerset West on 15 February from 17:00. to the reserve. There is no admission fee for childrenundertheageoffive.Parkingisavailable. All proceeds generated go towards environmental projects in the Helderberg Nature Reserve. Thanks to Eight Restaurant at Spier for their sponsorship and support. Enquiries: 021 851 4060, website: www.helderbergnaturereserve.co.za and Facebook: www.facebook.com/helderbergnaturereserve

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12 Februarie, 2015

Romantic dinner at Erinvale up for grabs Love is in the air as romantics gear up for the year’s day of flowers, chocolates, romance and lots of love. One of the Helderberg’s most romantic settings is Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa, where nature meets the area’s picturesque landscape. The estate’s hotel offers 57 furnished and spacious rooms in historic buildings with a modern twist. Erinvale’s restaurant Seventeen07 offers a taste journey of unforgettable flavours! Named after the year when the estate was liberated from the original governor’s estate, Vergelegen, the restaurant celebrates the rich cultural impact of the original Dutch

settlers, with dishes from Madagascar, Zanzibar, India and Malaysia. The estate’s spa offers the latest comprehensive health and beauty treatments and techniques designed to rejuvenate weary bodies and minds, ideal for the traveller in need of relaxation. WIN! A DistrictMail reader can win a romantic three-course dinner for two at Erinvale’s Seventeen07 on Valentine’s Day (Saturday). To enter, visit www.districtmail.com and click on “Competitions”tab. The competition runs from 09:00 on Thursday 12 February until 13:00 on Friday 13 February. The winner will be notified telephonically.

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Skole Schools

12 February, 2015

BOBAAS-ATLETE: SomersetWes Primêre Skool se at letieksterre by die skool se onlangse atletiekbyeen koms was Darren Ceylon (Victor Ludorum) en Caitlin Isaacs (Victrix Ludorum).

WENNERS: Van der Stel het die SomersetWes Pri mêre Skool se Interhuisatletiek gewen en mev L. Mou wers (die borg van LDM Business Techniques) het die Van der Stelkapteins, Isabella Booyens en Ashton Fin ger, gelukgewens met hul span se oorwinning.

BOLAND TENNIS: The following De Hoop tennis players have been chosen to repre sent the Western Province B tennis team who will be playing against Boland in Worc ester on 20 and 21 March. At the back from left are Luc Brewis, Stephan McAslin, Mi eke Stubbe, Kyle Gibbs and Jean Pretorius; (in front) Jeandre Beets, Justin Cowley, Jo han van Wijk, Amelia Kruger and Elrika van der Westhuizen. PHOTO: ABRI DU PLESSIS

TOP MUSICIANS: Learners from all over the Helder berg participated in the Beaumont Primary Ensemble Competition at the end of last year. The winners were Danielle Kock and Jelena Jerling (10 years old) from Beaumont Primary, Jeandre Rossouw and Zoë Lee van der Merwe (12 years old) from Gordon’s Bay Primary and Annika Nel, Francois van Schalkwyk, Cobus Theu nissen and Donovan le Roux (16 years old) from Parel Vallei High School. Beaumont would like to thank their sponsors François Voges, Riaan van Wyk, Helderberg Eisteddfod, Musikhaus W Heuer and Allmusic. Here are George Mickie and Maryke Lintvelt (adjudicators), Dan ielle Kock and Jelena Jerling (winners) and Riaan van Wyk (sponsor).

SESDE PLEK: Natural Learning Academy het die ses de plek in die WesKaap behaal vir Afrikaans Eerste Addisionele Taal in die 2014 Nasionale Senior Sertifi kaateksamen. Hier is verlede jaar se gr. 12leerders by hul onderwyser, Heidi Weyers.

MATCH POINT: Mi kayla Furlong and Tom McHugh from De Hoop Primary School will represent the Western Province under13 tennis team, both at num ber one, at the inter provincial tournament which will take place in Bloemfontein in April.

KUIKENS VERWELKOM: Wessel Wessels, ’n onderwyser by die Hoër skool Strand, is hier met sy seun Wilu, ’n “kuiken”, af geneem wat hierdie jaar gr. 8 by die skool begin het.

MUURBAL-UITRUSTING: Die Hoërskool Strand se o. 19A seunspan is slaggereed vir die nuwe seisoen in hulle splinter nuwe wedstryddrag. Die reënbaadjies is deur Deon van der Westhuizen van False Bay Roofing geborg. Hier van links is Deon van der Westhuizen, Gideon van der Westhuizen, Rinus van Rensburg, Francois Geel en Malan Rautenbach.

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Skole Schools

12 February, 2015

LAERSKOLE MEET KRAGTE: Dis weer tyd vir die jaarlikse Benbel Laerskool Atletiek Interskole wan neer Beaumont, De Hoop, Somerset Wes Primêr en Hendrik Louw teen mekaar sal kompeteer om die top posisie in die Helderberg. Die ge leentheid word op Vrydag 13 Fe bruarie en Saterdag 14 Februarie gehou. Van die velditems sal Vry dag van 13:30 by Laerskool Beaumont gehou word en Saterdag sal die finale program van 08:00 by Hoërskool HottentotsHolland ge hou word. Die skole bedank graag hul borg Daniel Benade van Benbel wat jaarliks die skole ondersteun en die byeenkoms moontlik maak, asook Beaumont wat hierdie jaar die gasheer is. Die atletiekkapteine van die deelnemende skole is agter Ané Braasck en Tyler Geldenhuys (middel, Hendrik Louw) en Jeanelle Baard en Kyle Slater (De Hoop); voor: Reike Ferreira en Thomas Sickle (Beaumont) en Caitlin Isaacs van SWPS (middel).

LEADING THE PACK: Lumko Sifumba and Jamie Adams are the headboy and headgirl of Helderberg Primary School.

BROTHERS EXCEL: De Hoop Primary School brothers Aiden Krige (grade 2, left) and Joshua Krige (grade 4, right) ex celled at the school’s re cent swimming gala when they won six medals be tween them. Aiden won two gold medals (25m freestyle and backstroke) and a bronze medal (25m breaststroke). Aiden also broke the De Hoop school record for his freestyle swim and became the first De Hoop Grade 2 swim mer to break the 20 sec ond barrier with a time of 19.9 seconds. Joshua took home one gold medal (25m backstroke) and two silver medals (25m freestyle and 100 m medley). Joshua was also fourth in the 25m butterfly and fourth in the 25m breast stroke. Aiden was tied second (14 points) and Joshua fourth (13 points) for De Hoop’s Junior Victor Ludorum trophy, which was won by Louw du Toit (15 points), a Grade 1 pupil. PHOTO: BRIAN KRIGE

HOËR-INTERSKOLE: Louw Coetzee en Jodri Oosthuizen is die atletiekkap teine van Hoër skool Strand wat Maandag 16 Desember aan die jaarlikse in terskole tussen HS, Hottentots Holland Hoër skool en Parel Vallei by die Coetzenburgsta dion op Stellen bosch gaan deelneem.

DONATING BLOOD: Learners and teachers at HottentotsHolland High are all keen blood donors. Here Ayla Barham, a Grade 11 learner, and English teacher Penni Dodo, are donating blood with the assistance of the WP Blood Transfusion Services.

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Sosiaal Social

12 Februarie, 2015

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will talk about regrets in the journey of grief. Enquiries: Alta Volschenk on 084 551 1349, 021 856 0717 or aswannie@mweb.co.za.

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DINSDAG 17 FEBRUARIE SOMERSET-WES: • Die Helderberg Geestesgesondheidsondersteuningsgroep ontmoet by Mediclinic Vergelegen se restaurant om 18:00 vir 18:30. Verversings sal bedien word. Persone wat ’n ander ondersteun is welkom. Skakel Alta by 082 576 8218.

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SATURDAY 21 FEBRUARY SOMERSET WEST: • Zimbabwean Neels Scott will give a floral art demonstration, Eloquence, at Somerset West Library hall at 14:30. Admission: R100, includes tea. Neels will also host two personalised workshops to show his techniques on Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 February. The workshops will be held at the Hottentots Holland Dutch Reformed church in Gordon Street at 14:00. Tickets cost R60. Book by phoning Ilse Holroyd on 021 851 6123.

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SEWE DEKADES GEVIER: David Kennel van Macassar het op Donder dag 5 Februarie sy 70ste verjaarsdag gevier.

SPESIALE VERRASSINGSPARTYTJIE: Gladys Koopman van Strand het op Sondag 1 Februa rie haar 80ste verrassingsve jaarsdagpartytjie saam met Lynn Brown, minister van Openbare Ondernemings, in Tableview gevier.

We would like to invite our regular diary advertisers to send us pictures of their events for inclusion in our Social or Diary section. MONDAY 16 FEBRUARY SOMERSET WEST: • Compassionate Friends, a support group for grieving families following the death of a child, sibling or grandchild, will meet at the Mediclinic Vergelegen restaurant at 19:00 for 19:30. Clinical psychologist Aneta Shaw and a bereaved mom

MONDAY 23 FEBRUARY SOMERSET WEST: • The Arthritis Foundation of SA hosts a talk by Lesley Green on traditional Chinese medicine. Mediclinic Vergelegen at 19:00. 083 270 4842.

TROUKLOKKE: Noel en Janine Isaacs het op 27 Desember in die VGK Strand in die huwelik getree. Janine is ’n Strandinwoner en Noel kom van Stel lenbosch.

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OLD BOOIS: Die Helderbergtak van die oudstudenteunie van die Ho er Jongenskool Paarl het onlangs ’n jaarafskoppartytjie by die Charles Morkelstadion gehou, waartydens daar ’n nuwe komitee verkies is. Hulle is, van links, Christiaan de Kock (ondervoorsitter), Johann Bier man (voorsitter), Henry Laubscher (erepresident van die Helderberg streek), Fred van Niekerk (tesourier) en Dirk Engelbrecht (sekretaris).

Van die Old Boois wat by die geleentheid afgeneem is. Van links is Jody van Zyl, Willem van Zel, Hennie Warnich (lid van sentrale uitvoerende komitee), Azer van Zyl, Koos Jordaan, Michael Long worth en Kruger Theron.

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Sosiaal Social

12 February, 2015

Helderberg stap vir Kansa Gedurende Saterdagnag en Sondagoggend het talle plaaslike mense uitgekamp met tente en stalletjies terwyl spanmaats rondom die Hottentots-Holland Hoërskool se rugbyveld gestap het. Dit was die 2015 Kansa Relay for Life, ’n fondsinsamelingsprojek vir die Kankervereniging van SuidAfrika. Meer as 50 spanne van so 15 lede elk het vanjaar die stryd aangepak en ’n totaal van R130 000 is ingesamel. Die tema vir die Relay was flieks en spanne het aangetrek soos karakters uit hulle gunsteling-films.

Stephanie van Tongeren en Leandri Herselman het aangetrek soos Mini Muis.

Die Clark Pools en DSTV R US span het soos karakters uit Shrek aange trek.

Die Buco Smurf span het talle komplimente vir hulle uitrustings ontvang.

Die DistriksPosspan was die Magnificent 7.

Die Buco Vampierspan is van links, Maullen Howse, Roseda Adams en Monique en Rick Leeman. FOTO’S: DALEEN FOUCHÉ

Elke Frauenknecht, Chantelle Beyers, Melinda Morgan en Suzette Sharper is van Horizon Pools en hulle het soos die Tooth Fairies aan getrek.

Charlotte Sinclair, Liza Groenewald en Joyce Aucamp (77) het hulle hare afgeskeer om hulle ondersteuning aan kankerlyers te toon.

Lede van die Elan Housespan is, van links, Jessica Wolhuter, Jeanni Henry en Mandy Cloete. Voor is Rudi Carelse.

Launch of Helderberg HUB TAMSYN JANTJIES

Photo above: Repre senting Newberry House were Lynette Pullen, Matt Macki non, Graysen Shear er and Wayne Talbot, headmaster at the school. Left: Leigh Hawthorn, Brett Hawthorn and Carmelita Fitzgibbon from the Pierre Robin Sequence Foundation were among the many guests in at tendance.

Jenni Ekerman from Journey to Hope Foundation enjoying a chat with the HUB Helderberg SA’s chairperson, Gail Sykes.

The Helderberg HUB SA is the brain child of a few local women wanting to bring the various NPOs in the community together so that they may share resources that will enable them to reach out and help

larger groups of people in the community, thereby creating a hub of NPOs and NGOs in the Helderberg region. As the concept grows, the members of the committee would like it to spread to other towns and cities.

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Heidi Naude from Halli Trust and Graham Power from the Power group were at the launch of the HUB Helderberg SA.

Members of the Helderberg HUB SA committee are, from left, Sandy Immelman (Masikhule treasurer), Graham Power (Power Group), who was the guest speaker, Jo Swart (Somerset West Night Shelter), Des Mcleod (Echo), Portia Motjuwadi (Thembalitsha), Gail Sykes (HUB chair person) and Lynette Pullen (Echo secretary).

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Eerste wyn reeds gebottel Die eerste wyn vir die 2015-oesjaar is reeds op die produksielyn met die botteleringsproses wat Dinsdag by die Lourensford-wynlandgoed afgeskop het. Koos Jordaan, algemene bestuurder van Lourensford-wynlandgoed, meen dit is die vroegste nóg wat ’n wyn in die Helderberg- en Stellenboschomgewing gebottel word. Die wyn, met die gepaste naam First Fruit Pinot Noir Rosé, word Saterdag, op Valentynsdag, bekend gestel. “Ons is geweldig opgewonde oor hierdie nuwe toevoeging tot die Lourensford-reeks,” sê Hannes Nel, Lou-

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rensford se keldermeester. “Pinot Noir is ’n bekende kwaliteit komponent vir die maak van Methode Cap Classique-vonkelwyn. Ons het besluit dit is ook perfek vir die maak van ’n ligte styl wyn met ’n natuurlike, ligte pienk kleur. ’n Ekstra bonus is dat dit vroeg ryp word om die nuwe oesjaar te vier, vandaar die naam First Fruit.” Volgens Piet Uys, Lourensford se wingerd-bestuurder, is Lourensford uiters geskik vir die verbouing van pinot noir, ’n variëteit wat koeler klimaattoestande verkies. “Vanjaar se oes is die vroegste sedert ek kan onthou en ek is opgewonde oor die kwaliteit, dis ’n gesonde en

goed gebalanseerde oes.” Nel beskryf die First Fruit Pinot Noir as ’n ligte wyn met sagte bessieen aarbei-geure, met ’n verfrissende suurbalans en ’n aptydwekkende ligte pienk kleur. “Ons het besluit om die Pinot Noir teen ’n laer suiker te pars, om ’n wyn van minder as 10 vol% te maak, lekker lig en vrugtig om dadelik te geniet met slaaie en ligte disse, ideaal vir pieknieks vir die oorblywende somer van 2015!” First Fruit Pinot Nor Rosé is net in beperkte hoeveelhede beskikbaar en sal net te koop wees by Lourensford se proelokaal.

Hannes Nel, Lou rensford se Kel dermeester, en Koos Jordaan, al gemene bestuur der van Lourens ford Wynland goed spog met die First Fruit Pi not Noir Rosé.FO-

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Conversational Xhosa Macro needs and mini WANTED TO BUY skills. 1480 1675 Groups and in-house. ALLIANCE FRANCAISE: 082 840 6552 ABANDON your search! FRENCH CLASSES. renee.language@gmail.com CASH for modern clothes, All levels. shoes, children's clothing, Mornings/evenings. fancy dress, linen, kitchenIELTS (ENGLISH) Diploma offered. ware, books. I collect! Professional Tuition % 021-851 8149 % Carol 082 890 5749. Test/ Exam Insight and Practice ENGLISH CLASSES; 071 504 2057 ABOUT FURNITURE TEFL courses; Private WANTED: Queen Ann and lessons. The International Victorian lounge suites, English School. WANTED Grand Father clocks and Call 021-8528859 or Roll Top desks. Call 021 ties@english.za.net 1485 853 1341 or 082-771-3650. TRAINING & EDUCATION

HEALTH & BEAUTY 1430

DEATH NOTICES

CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT

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JUMP 4 HIRE Jumping Castles and slides for hire. We deliver, setup and collect. Ph. Christo 083 566 3061. JUMPING CASTLES en waterglybaan te huur. Tel: Charmaine by 8533999 of 083-513-9493. LEGAL

FINANCIAL

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PROKUREURS DIENSTE: Kriminele sake (Dronkbestuur, Borg, ens), Familie Reg (Egskeidings, Onderhoud, ens). Alle Ure William 072 748 1230

GENERAL 1055

“Alec” originally from Nigerie and last seen in Somerset-West, please contact Social Worker, Marietjie Bezuidenhout, 082 339 8988 regarding a family matter?

PROFESSIONAL & AFFORDABLE maths classes from grade 6 - 12. English/Afrikaans. Individual/Group classes.

PERSONAL 1460

ALL AIRPORT TRANSFERS FOR BEST PRICES AND SERVICE TEL 073 4933966

GENERAL NOTICES

ANTIQUE CLOCKS Repairs/renovations Dutch qualified Watchmaker/Jeweller Collect and deliver Rolf: 021-8530576

FOUND 1215

BUDGIE N2/SOMERSET WEST. Contact Kay 082 367 3881 and describe budgie to me.

PROFFESIONELE BEKOSTIGBARE wiskunde onderrig vanaf graad 6 - 12 Afrikaans/Engels. Individueel/Groep klasse. 084 585 4889/021 8554889

LAMPSHADES Re-cover & new. Also re-wire. The Lampshade Studio, Shop 6, SSW Decor Centre. Tel: 082 768 5100

FOR SALE

ELECTRICAL & DIGITAL 1625

ROSARY found at Sir Lowrys Pass look-out point. It reads 90 years, 1917 - 2007. Contact Mrs McDonald 021 852 8946 by identifying the name on the rosary.

ARE YOU MOVING or downscaling? Best prices paid for bed linen, curtains, bric & brac furniture or any household items. Ph Ronel 084 989 6712.

SOEK u iemand om u woning, woonstel skoon te maak, onder bekwame toesig. Kontak Chris 082 840 4562 of Tersia 082 708 5228

FAIRBAIRN LES

My beloved husband and our dad passed away on 11-02-1993. To some you may be forgotten but thought of our times together will be with us forever. Our wish is to have you back the same old way. Still missed by wife Jean, children and grand children.

SHELVER – RUSSELL 23-06-1954 – 11-02-2010

In loving memory of Russell who passed away 5 years ago on 11.2.2010. I think of you with so much love but that is nothing new. I think of you in silence and so often speak your name. It broke my heart to lose you but you left wonderful memories behind and there is not a day that goes past without a reminder of you. Although I cannot see you, I know you are at my side guiding and watching over me. I love and miss you. Your loving wife, Cheryl - RIP

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MOYES CATHY (née Dines)

DINES MAUREEN

Our dearest Mum and Grandmother passed away 10 years ago. You are in our hearts, always loved, remembered and so sadly missed.

We will always love and cherish you especially on your 50th Birthday. We miss you so much!!!

Christine, Janet, Pamela, Gillian, our husbands and your 11 grandchildren

Your sisters Christine, Janet, Pamela, Gillian, our husbands and children.

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27-04-1947 - 31-01-2015

Our hearts are broken from the sudden death of our dad, life will never be the same without him. He always gave us so much love and strength. The wake will be held at the Old Bridge Tavern on 13-02-2015 from 14:30 until 18:30. Rest in peace dad. Love Leigh, Lisa and Brett Schonfeldt. X1PQHAVR-DP120215

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In Memoriam

ANDREW WILLIAM SCHONFELDT

Leitch Christina 26/11/1934 - 05/02/2015

Lovingly remembered by her children, grand-children, family and friends. Memorial service to be held on Saturday 14/02/2015 at 10h00 from the New Apostolic Church Gordon’s Bay.

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MISCELLANEOUS 1655

SPEELGOED Groot verskeidenheid vir ouderdom 0 - 6 jaar. Goeie toestand. Tel: 021 8532181 Sel: 083 666 7786 VERSKILLENDE SOORTE HONDEKOS te koop en aflewering. Bel of Whatsapp vir pryse Aflewering slegs Maandae en Donderdae. Gerhard 078 767 6776

PETS 1660

Want your dog trained? We do so pleasantly and with play. Obedience, Socialising, Protection. Strand, weekends. Starting mid-February. Phone Chris 082 590 7660 021 851 4303

COOL CONCEPTS Fridge/freezer repairs & sales. Best Prices. Prompt & Reliable 079 339 0646

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CONCRECOR Vibracrete-Oprig nuwe mure asook verhogings+strukture Los materiaal vir D.I.Y. Tel: 021-905 7820.

BAKKIE for all small loads, rubble removal and furniture removal. Call Gerrit on 073 654 4345.

FURNITURE, FRIDGES, ANTIQUES. Thinking of selling any item? I will be keen to make you a cash offer. Kindly phone Ronnie 082-823-9944

GARDEN & IRRIGATION 1825

WANTED Garden shredder in working order. Please phone 021 855 0695 or 083 309 6219. GENERAL & HOME SERVICES BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION 1801

ALL STEELWORK: Palisades, Carports, Fencing, Steel construction, Devil's fork. Any other welding work. Call Gerrit on 073 654 4345

DSTV/TV/DVD SERVICES 1807

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

IRRIGATION / BESPROEING Installations, repairs, service. Professionals. Best prices, ref. avail. Francois 081 801 9120.

PAINTING 1872

MISCELLANEOUS 1845

CARPENTRY 1874

INGEBOUDE KASTE Slaapkamers, kombuise, muureenhede, hang van deure en skirtings. Gratis kwotasies en beste diens! Kontak 083-704-0115

HOME IMPROVEMENTS INTERIOR 1835

CLEANING SEVICES 1805

ELECTRICAL 1810

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE Fridge/freezers,stoves,washing machines,tumble driers,microwave ovens etc. 073 608 4652

HOME IMPROVEMENTS EXTERIOR 1836

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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0 AA : ELITE REMOVALS of furniture, building rubble, garden, household refuse and any small loads and Treefelling. Danie 082 3379532 / 021 852 6122

PROPERTIES

BUSINESS PREMISES 3215

Garden Refuse Removal and general waste. Large & small loads 1 Ton bakkies & trailers. Tel. 082 7392 895 or 072 770 6873

STRAND R 12 000.00 per maand – 3 Slaapkamer woonstel met 2 badkamers in modern blok in Kusweg. Oop-plan kombuis, leefarea en balkon met see-uitsig. 2 Kelder parkerings. Geen diere. Kontak: 021-853 6527 of 079 136 9272 of 079 521 6692. STRAND R 4 000.00 per maand – 2 Slaapkamer woonstel met 1 badkamer in kompeks naby die see. Oop-plan kombuis en leefarea. Geen diere. Kontak: 021-853 6527 of 079 136 9272 of 079 521 6692.

SECURITY 1865

TRANSPORT & STORAGE 1870

PAVING

GORDON'S BAY, BEACH ROAD 65m2 - Commercial Unit. 2 Rooms, reception & kitchen. R3800. Call 083 775 0921 / 021-853 5575.

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STRAND R 5 500.00 per maand –3 Slaapkamer woonstel met 1.5 badkamers in sekuriteits kompleks. Oop-plan kombuis en leefarea. 1 klein troeteldier welkom. Kontak 021-853 6527 of 079 136 9272 of 079 521 6692.

GARDEN FLATS TO LET 3265

STRAND BACHELOR GARDEN flat for professional. Safe parking, water and lights included, Furnished R3000.00. Unfurnished R2500.00 Call 084 581 4654 HOUSES TO LET 3270

3 SLAAPKAMER WONING, swembad, enkel motorhuis. Geleë: Gordonsbaai Bedrag: R 7 000.00 p.m Onmiddellik beskikbaar. Kontak Jannie Volschenk 083 251 7290

DUPLEXES SIMPLEXES TO LET 3225

STRAND R 7 500.00 per maand – 3 Slaapkamer dupleks met 1,5 badkamers in sekuriteits kompleks, oop-plan kombuis en leefarea met privaat patio en tuintjie. Enkel motorhuis. Kontak: 021-853 6527 of 079 136 9272 of 079 521 6692.

TREES 1871

LODGING WANTED FLATS FOR SALE

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STRAND - Two bedroom flat. Ground floor. Mosterts Park, security complex. Safe & secure. Lovely area. R499 000 021 8552369 / 082 376 1461 FLATS TO RENT 3250

VEHICLES

ACCESSORIES, SPARES & MODIFICATIONS 3001

SWIMMING POOLS PEST CONTROL

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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.

RUBBLE REMOVAAL 1860

PLUMBERS

Contact: Gerhard 021 8418556 gnel@rolagrp.co.za

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CARS FOR SALE

you 50% on HTH & Electricity ONLY AVAILABLE FROM US

The Fiberglass Re-linings Specialists

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Aanbevole. - Verblyf 3 Ster w.stel & B/B of kamers in STRAND vanaf R250-R300 p/kamer. 0799600359 KAMER TE HUUR in Strand naby winkels en see, vir enkel man. R1700 pm. Beskikbaar 1 Maart. Skakel Schalk 074 377 7888 LARGE ROOM with bathroom in complex. Parking available. Professional female. Non smoker. Use of facilities. R2200.00pm. Call: 072 808 4305

EMPLOYMENT

AGRICULTURE 3610

Skakel 079 777 1729

3080

• Weekly Pool Service @ the best affordable prices all Chemicals included. • DB Box, Timers & Electrical DB Box, & Electrical • New Installations • •Filter SandTimers Replacements • Filter Sand Replacements • Pumps & Filters • Repairs & Leak Detection • Fiberglass Re-linings • Our Monthly Pool Water Product will save

ROOMS TO LET

3025

MOTORS EN BAKKIES GESOEK

VEHICLE REPAIRS

FOXLOAD RUBBLE REMOVAL Plot & garden, building rubble, household refuse. Free quotation. Contact Ryno 076 159 4949

GORDONSBAAI R 4600.00 per maand 2 Slaapkamer woonstel met 1 badkamer. Oop-plan kombuis en leefarea. Kontak: 021-853 6527 of 079 136 9272 of 079 521 6692.

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STRAND: Netjies gemeub. kamers vanaf R200 p.d. SKAKEL 072 745 7421

STORAGE: 88 ON MAIN STRAND 24 Hours security Armed Response 34 Secure Units from R300 per month plus Vat

EK BENODIG WOONSTEL om te huur, Rusthof, Onverwacht, Gordonsbaai, Strand, tot R3 500, onmiddellik of enige tyd tot 31 Maart. Bel 072 954 8261 /061 803 8186

FOR RENT

MATURE LADY seeks pet friendly granny / garden flat a.s.a.p. Strand / Gordons Bay / Somerset west. +/- R2500.00 pm. Call Minn 078 366 7586

EARTHWORM BREEDERS required. Mini earthworm farms @ R50.00 each. We buy back after 12 weeks @ R90.00. Contact 082 550 6090 EMPLOYMENT WANTED 3670

ALEX a Malawian seeks painter/gen work. 9 Yrs exp with good refs. 078 984 2304 ANDERSON a Malawian is looking for an electrical technician job. Call 073 551 5259 / 074 533 6863

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ANDREW is looking for work as a gardener/housekeeper or painter. Call 0786135191

KUDA is looking for work looking after the elderly. Ref avail. Call 061 616 4331

PORTIA has loads of exp & refs in housekeeping and is seeking work for 3 days. 073 176 2024

ANGELBERT seeks work at fish & chips take aways. 6 years exp . Refs available 074 326 3454

KUDZI a Zim lady is looking for housekeeping/babysitting work. Contact: 062 485 3952

Praise a 29 yr old computer literate lady seeks general work. 061 946 4405 / 061 679 7719

Anna a Malawian lady is looking for domestic work.Call 073 113 0726

LAYSON PHIRI a Malawian man is looking for a garden/housekeeping job. 060 406 5261. Ref: 084 584 5015

PRIMROSE a trustworthy hardworking lady is looking for 3 days work. Call 073 547 7451

BEATRICE soek char werk. .Inslaap of elke dag. Kan kosmaak ook. Bel 0810151076 BERTINA is looking for domestic work. Contactable refs avail. Call 061 303 3182 BOSCO a 34yr old male from Malawi is looking for domestic work. 078 909 2031

REGULAR HOUSE KEEPER returning from maternity leave. Stand-in housekeeper (Veronica) available as from 2 March. Friendly, dependable, LILIAN a Malawian lady is punctual, highly recomlooking for domestic work. mended. Call Anna-Marie, Sleep in/out - Call 078 068 084 579 7531. 5029 or 078 553 1004

BRENDA a Malawian lady is looking for domestic LUNIA is looking for houwork. Sleep in/out. Ref sekeeping job. Hardworavail. 062 193 7135 king & willing to learn. 073 698 3704 CHALLENGE is looking for painting and skimming MALANI a Malawian man work. Own transport. Call is looking for a 3day job as 0766146104 / 0842730264. gardener.Call 078 881 3103 ref:083 461 7886. CHARLENE a Zim lady is looking for a babysitting or MARIAN a 29yr old Zim lady is looking for domedomestic job.Call stic work. Full time/chars. 0604693054 078 139 6718 DICKSON is looking for 3 days gardening/painting & gen work. Call 073 853 3141 DOMESTIC seeks work for 5 days . Sleep in or out.071 778 0412

MATTIE'S CORNER PRESCHOOL have a position available for a qaulified teacher, age group 3 - 4 years old. Contact 021 851 6935/079 613 1649.

Letwin a 27yr old lady is looking for domestic work. Honest with contactable refs. 0785319286

Lucia a 31yr old is looking for housekeeping work. Sleep in/out . Everyday/chars .084 406 5250

MARTHA a Zim lady is looking for housekeeping/caring work. Valid permit avail.062 405 8682

Telesales and Debtors Clerk We are an established, private company in Somerset West, servicing the hospitality industry in the Western Cape. We are looking for a telesales and debtors clerk to join our growing team. The successful applicant will be bilingual, friendly, well-groomed, organised, hard-working, have excellent time management skills, and able to communicate well. Knowledge and application of Pastel Accounting, Word, Excel and Outlook is essential. Own vehicle and valid drivers’ license is required. Traceable references are required. Training and coaching will be provided. Please send a two-page CV to jhljobhunter@gmail.com. Closing date for applications is 24 February 2015.

RICHARD a Malawian male is looking for garden work. Full time/part time. 071 755 6137 SANDRA is looking for domestic work. Everyday / chars. Call 073 559 2945 SANDY is looking for a 2 day domestic work. Refs avail. 083 670 5732 SENIOR DOMESTIC worker NOLINDO with cooking exp seeks work for Mon, Wed & Fri. Excellent refs avail. 073 772 5852 SHEILLA is looking for domestic work / nanny for everyday / char. 061 984 7551

UPHOLSTERER with experience required in Stellenbosch. Top salary. 021 883 8474

BETROUBARE HUISHULP gesoek vir 3 dae per week in Heldervue Area. Persoonlike verwysings ‘n vereiste. Kontak mev Fourie, tel 082 491 5111.

WELDER REQUIRED to SEAMSTRESS NEEDED manufacture steelgates Cell: 076 678 7767 and railings. Tel: 082 457 5726 or 021 851 6915.

Busy supermarket seeking Instore Security Guards, experienced cashiers and RETAIL STAFF. Please fax CV and ID to 086 564 9167.

BOEDELKENNISGEWING ESTATE NOTICE KENNISGEWING AAN KREDITEURE IN BESTORWE BOEDELS Alle persone met vorderinge teen vermelde boedel moet dit binne 30 dae vanaf datum van publikasie hiervan by die betrokke Eksekuteur inlewer. In die boedel van wyle CHARLEY AGNES PETRONELLA VAN ZYL identiteitsnommer: 300409 0050 08 8, wie gewoonlik woonagtig was te JOUBERTSTRAAT 62, STRAND en wat op 15 NOVEMBER 2014 gesterf het.

STAYIE is looking for char MARY a 33yr old Zim lady work for Mon & Wed. is looking for domestic Honest with ref. Call 073 work. 0717893944 654 7082

DEBONAIRS PIZZA STRAND DRIVERS REQUIRED: Must be able to work days, DORICCA a Malawian evenings and/or MEMORY is looking for a lady is looking for domeSYLVIA a S.A. lady is loo- weekends. Own transport housekeepers job. 7 years stic work for mon - fri. king for domestic work. essential and must be in exp . 078 672 1404. 078 476 0669 Honest with refs. Avail possession of a valid Ref:082 432 1708 immediately. 073 801 9581 drivers license. Please ELENA an experienced hand in your details at the MERCY a 29yrs old lady is lady is looking for houseTELLMORE a Zim lady is store or contact the looking for a sleep-in keeping, cashier, babysitManager on 021-853-0303. job.Call 074 411 2309.Ref: looking for housekeeping ting job. Call: 074 435 7289 avail. work. Live in / out. 062 423 0514 ELLA is looking for a job. MERCY a Malawian lady HND in accounting.Can TENDAI a Zim lady is loois looking for housekeestart a.s.a.p. Call 083 385 king for fulltime domestic ping work. Call 074 868 9316 work. Call 061 020 4980 0100 ELLA is looking for work as a domestic . Mon - Fri .3yrs exp. Call 084 776 3455 ESTHER a Malawian lady is looking for domestic work. Hardworking & honest. 073 385 4081. Ref: 072 298 6250

MERCY a Malawian lady is looking for work as housekeeper.Ref avail .Call 0833349950

FELISTER a Malawian lady is looking for domestic work. Full time / chars. 061 168 2032 / 073 551 5259 HARRIS is looking for garden work. 073 953 1847. Refs avail.

Adres van Eksekuteur of gemagtigde agent: J H VAN ZYL GEVOLMAGTIGDE VAN DIE EKSEKUTEUR MILLER BOSMAN LE ROUX PARC DU LINKS NIBLICKWEG 9 SOMERSET-WES Meesterskantoor KAAPSTAD Publiseer in die Staatskoerant van 13 FEBRUARIE 2015 X1PQC5QD-DP120215

BOEDELKENNISGEWING ESTATE NOTICE In terms of section 35 (5) of the Administration of Estates Act, No. 66 of 1965, notice is hereby given that copies of the liquidation and distribution accounts (first and final, unless otherwise stated) in the estates specified below will be open for the inspection of all persons with an interest therein for a period of 21 days (or shorter or longer if specially stated) from the date specified or from the date of publication hereof, whichever may be the later, and at the offices of the Masters of the High Court and Magistrates as stated. Should no objection thereto be lodged with the Masters concerned during the specified period, the executors will proceed to make payments in accordance with the accounts. Province: Western Cape / Wes-Kaap Estate Number: 22563/2014 Surname / Van: Rabbitts First Names: Susan Elene SouthAfrican ID Number: 3108150003083 Last Address: Rusoord Home for the elderly, Birmingham Road, Plumstead,7800 First Names of Surviving Spouse: George Sydney Surname of Surviving Spouse: Rabbitts ID Number of Surviving Spouse: 2709255008082

VICTORIA is looking for a 3 day domestic job. Ref avail. 061 606 9500

VIRGINIA a 35yr old lady MILLICENT is 24yrs old & is looking for domestic is looking for fulltime work. Mon - Fri. Call 083 domestic work. Call 314 3023 0780122602

MOLLY is dedicated, reliable & honest & looking for ETHEL a Malawian lady is char work. Ref avail. 073 looking for domestic work. 851 0748 Call 084 690 3811 MONICA a hardworking honest lady is looking for FEBBIE a trustworthy & domestic work. Ref avail. hardworking lady is looking for domestic work for Call 071 922 8050 5 days . 074 653 5787

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Mosleen a Zim lady age 29 is looking for domestic work. 073 600 9238 NONDUMISO is looking for char work for Mon & Wed. 5 Yrs Exp. 078 873 9047. Ref: 082 771 5119 PATRICK is looking for work as a gardener or housekeeper. 4yrs exp. 078 438 4413

IGNASIO an electrician is looking for work. NQF 4. To start a.s.a.p 083 776 8153 PAULINE a 28yr old Malawian lady is looking for INNOCENT is looking for char work for 3 days. Ref garden work for Tues,Wed avail. 071 704 4571 & Fri .Call 078 551 9461 PETER is looking for a job JUDY has 5 years exp in as gardener or housekeecleaning & childminding. per. 4yrs exp. 071 081 Refs avail. 081 337 8031 0368

GENERAL 3680

GEKWALIFISEERDE MOTORWERKTUIGKUNDIGE BENODIG CV’s per email na admin@mettesauto.co.za of faks na 021 883 3129

GS Rabbitts PO Box 23456, Claremont, 7735 Cape Town sydrabbitts@iafrica.com • 083 441 9694 Date submitted: 2015-02-04 X1PQDPUH-DP120215

QUALIFIED HAIRSTYLIST WANTED for hair & beauty salon with own clientele. Send CV to thespot@discoverymail .co.za or call 082 345 4253.

BOEDELKENNISGEWING ESTATE NOTICE FIRST AND FINAL LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNT IN ESTATE LATE LILIAN SHEILA DAUBERMANN, IDENTITY No 251019 0012 084, UNMARRIED PENSIONER OF 314 VONKE HOUSE, LOURENSFORD ROAD, SOMERSET WEST and WHO DIED AT SOMERSET WEST ON 21 August 2014. ESTATE No 27965/2014 NOTICE is hereby given that the First and Final Liquidation and Distribution Account in the above Estate will lie for inspection at the Office of the Master of the High Court, Cape Town and of the Magistrate, Somerset West for a period of 21 days as from the 13th February 2015. MORKELAND DE VlLLIERS INC. Executors 13 Drama Street, PO Box 43, Somerset West 7130 JCKlmm (Kd018) X1PQC5UH-DP120215

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MANAGER NEEDED

IN THE MAGISTRATES COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOMERSET WEST HELD AT SOMERSET WEST In the matter between : Case No. 1906/14 Execution Creditor PAREL VALLEI HIGH SCHOOL and VAN DEN EIJKEL, MR 1st Execution Debtor VAN DEN EIJKEL, MRS 2nd Execution Debtor NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION PURSUANT to a judgment by the magistrate Somerset West the under mentioned goods will be sold at 13HOO on 10 MARCH 2015 by public auction to be held at UNIT 2, THOMSON BUilDING, 36 SEARGANT STREET, SOMERSET WEST by the Sheriff of Somerset West for the Magistrate Court, to the highest bidder for cash, namely: 1 x NISSAN HARD BODY 2.7 D (CFM 69970) 1 x RIGHT TITLE AND INTEREST ON ABOVE VEHICHLE IF ON CREDIT AGREEMENT SIGNED at SOMERSET WEST this 5th day of February 2015

Somerset Car Radio & Security needs branch manager with auto electrical, alarm & audio experience. Mail CV to somersetcar@gmail.com or contact Sumi @ 021 851 3061 X1PQDT09-DP120215

ELECTRICAL STAFF Established Electrical Contracting Company is looking for qualified experienced electrical staff. All applicants must have contactable references.

(sgd) PAUL DU TOIT ATTORNEYS FOR EXECUTION CREDITOR MORKEL & DE VlLLIERS INC The Forum, 13 Drama Street SOMERSET WEST (Ref. PDUT/tdf/LJ1456) Email: Trudi@mdev.co.za Tel: (021) 850 9700

Your CV can be mailed to rowena@kellco.co.za or fax number 021 851 1577. X1PQDPXM-DP120215

Any queries contact our office 021 851 7538/9

BOEDELKENNISGEWING ESTATE NOTICE

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ESTATE LATE ALEXANDRA NICOLA HAIR, Identity Number 580103 0158 089, 3 Residentia Avenue, Somerset West, 7130 and who at her death on 4 December 2014 was married out of community of property to Mark Andrew Hair, Identity Number 5303125121080. ESTATE NUMBER 1363/2015 Creditors and Debtors are required to file their claims with and pay their debts to the undersigned within 30 days of date of publication of this notice. MORKELAND DE VlLLIERS Inc. Executor The Forum, 13 Drama Street, PO Box 43, Somerset West, 7129 Ref: MPR/ms/RH 115 X1PQC5XM-DP120215

IMIBALA TRUST AND IMIBALA (PTY) LTD VACANCIES IMIBALA TRUST and IMIBALA (PTY) LTD in Bright Street, Somerset West, currently have 3 positions available. We seek experienced, hard-working, outgoing and well-spoken individuals who can respond to this advert with contactable references from previous or existing places of work. The following positions are being advertised:

• JANITOR /DRIVER FOR THE IMIBALA PRECINCT • PROJECT COORDINATOR/OFFICE SUPPORT AT THE IMIBALA TRUST • STOCK CONTROLLER (half-day) AT THE IMIBALA TRUST (Full job descriptions and expected qualifications are available on request by email). Computer literacy is an essential component of all 3 posts as well as familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook). A practical and written test is likely to be part of the selection process. Applicants are requested to submit CV's and contactable references stating specifically which position is being addressed to Mariette de Villiers at mariette@imibala.com as soon as possible. Alternatively, CV's may be handed in at the Imibala Trust offices at 9 Bright Street, Somerset West. This window of opportunity will close on Friday 20 February 2015. Preference will be considered for candidates who reside in the Helderberg area. If you have not heard back from us by Friday 27th February 2015, please consider your application unsuccessful.

BOEDELKENNISGEWING ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE LATE COLLEEN DUMMER, Identity Number 540105 0105 084, 85 Cape Bay, Atholl Road, Somerset West, 7130 and who at her death on 27 December 2014 was married out of community of property to Michael George Dummer, Identity Number 520609 5095 087. ESTATE NO. 1403/201 5 Creditors and Debtors are required to file their claims with and pay their debts to the undersigned within 30 days of date of publication of this notice. MORKEL AND DE VlLLIERS Inc. Executor The Forum, 13 Drama Street, PO Box 43, Somerset West, 7129 Ref: MPR/ms/RD132 X1PQC5M9-DP120215

Imibala Trust and Imibala (Pty) Ltd reserve the right not to make any appointment. X1PQDQWW-DP120215

Matriculant required to perform administrative and PA function at a business close to Somerset Mall, Somerset West. The following are essential attributes for the position: Strong leadership qualities Good command of English (Both spoken and written) Above average ability in accounting and mathematics Driver's license Be between the ages 18-23 Must reside in the Helderberg basin Well groomed Attention to detail. Your job essentially will entail doing the daily and monthly administrative function for the manager as well as serve as personal assistant to the owners. Liaise with suppliers, reps, debtors, creditors, staff and customers. All races are welcome to apply. Send us a detailed CV, copy of your ID or driver's license, matric certificate, salary expectations and a brief introduction about you, to deon@moe.co.za.

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Workshop Assistant

The Company is located in Somerset West Business Park and is significant supplier of bulk chemicals and associated equipment to industry. We are looking for young candidates with the following requirements: • • • • • • • •

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Mechanical • Electrical • Procurement • Draughting Our client is a market leader in the field of engineering design and development. Due to expansion, they are seeking to employ young, vibrant and energetic people to join their already successful team. If you have a technical matric, an aptitude and keen interest to work with your hands as well as a positive work ethic, please forward your CV to RM Consulting, fax 021 851 2463 or

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All positions will be 6 month contracts and based on performance, could become permanent with medical aid and pension fund benefits.

Helderberg Media, which publishes the DistrictMail, Helderberg Gazette and Kasi Vision, has a fixed-term contract available to an enthusiastic and hard-working journalist who can fill in for a maternity leave absence. The ideal candidate: • has a journalism qualification and reporting experience; • has a keen news sense and is versatile; • shows initiative and can act independently; • has an excellent command of written and spoken Afrikaans and English; • can work under pressure; • will be able to quickly cultivate a wide range of news contacts; • is prepared to work irregular hours. A valid driver's license is compulsory. APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON FRIDAY 20 FEBRUARY 2015

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Salad Leaf Products Due to continuing expansion – in2food Group, supplier of freshly processed, value-added foods to Woolworths, seeks to employ an experienced production senior – to fully optimise and control a new processing and packing operation in the Strand. The preferred candidate should possess the following, nonnegotiable, key-area experience and skills mix; • effective management of planning, production processes, staff, product and equipment within a largescale food manufacturing environment (minimum 5 years in vegetable, leaf or fruit packing/processing) • ability to produce product to pre-determined and agreed quality specification - in a highly pressurised and dynamic production environment • capacity to control the complete cycle, from raw material planning, delivery, storage, processing and packing, according to production forecast and confirmed orders while meeting budgeted labour and material usage standards • above average communication, planning and people management skills (including conflict resolution skills) Willing to work shifts, weekends, public holidays and overtime as required, incumbent will need to independently lead their own operation whilst interact effectively in team environment and display high levels of engagement, accountability, drive and energy Distinct advantages: formal production supervisor qualification and/or technical production qualification; previous experience gained in a 'pillow pack' leaf packing facility (gas flushing, form/fill/seal equipment experience added benefit). Advantages: functional mechanical knowledge, would prefer locally residing individual, functional knowledge of labour legislation and IR processes. Total cost package on offer will reflect the skill set of the preferred candidate. Individual applicants may qualify for different package, depending on experience, education and skills mix. Fax CV to 021 845 7281 (include covering letter, stating current/or last (if currently unemployed) salary/benefits level) or email to charly.nolte@in2food.co.za. Closing date: 22/2/15 – applicants not contacted by 31/3/15, can deem application not successful. In2food Group remains committed to the principles of Employment Equality. X1PQ4YCH-DP120215

EDITORIAL PUBLISHER Helderberg Media

Helderberg Media (DistrictMail & Helderberg Gazette) a division of Boland Media is looking for an experienced, dynamic dedicated Editorial Publisher based in Somerset-West. The ideal candidate should have 2 years experience in a publisher/editor role in the newspaper environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for overall management, commercial, operational and editorial function of DistrictMail and Helderberg Gazette. Are you someone who loves to lead, thrives in a deadline driven media environment and is an excellent editor as well as an organised and inspirational manager? Are you someone who loves the Helderberg and has your finger on the pulse of what's news in this area? Then this might be a once in a lifetime opportunity to make a mark. Core Competencies & Responsibilities: • Initiate and implement strategies to reach readership and revenue targets • Manage editorial direction of DistrictMail and Helderberg Gazette • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the editorial team, ensuring all deadlines are met and all schedules are adhered to • Evaluate annual progress, establish goals, implement strategy and tactics and execute • Be a thought leader: keep on top of media and market trends, share insight with the team and innovate • Keep staff morale high and create a happy, hard-working cohesive editorial unit that is legendary • Be part of the management team and brainstorm about direction of company, innovation and new monetisation methods • Run weekly project management meetings to ensure team is clear on assignments and targets are met • Act as main bridge between the editorial and advertising/circulation teams in order to align goals with actions • Ensure alignment between the goals and strategies of the publication with key commercial objectives of the division/company • Review existing operational procedures and identify and implement measures or structures to increase operational efficiencies • Identify and timeously address functional related problems and opportunities • Develop and drive advertising-based, revenue-generating commercial opportunities • Ensure that product designs adhere to industry best practices and standards • Oversee the implementation of product enhancements • Manage the budget of the publication(s), including drawing-up budgets and achieving budget objectives • Formulate and present required reports • Build and maintain effective relationships with local businesses, business chambers and authorities • Work with other relevant publications in the Company to collaborate on strategies where possible Qualifying criteria: • Relevant tertiary qualification • At least 5 years experience in publishing, with at least 2 years in a senior role. • Experience operating at a strategic level. • General management experience, e.g. managing budgets, people, creating business plans etc. • Thorough understanding of the newspaper business, preferably local newspapers. • Thorough understanding of publishing processes • Understanding of online/print media trends • Proficiency in relevant software packages and applications • Thorough understanding of target market of publication(s) • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Conceptual thinker • Innovative If you meet the above requirements and would like to be part of this team, please forward a comprehensive CV to esme@media24.com or http://goo.gl/fbhguH. Applicants must clearly indicate which post is being applied for. Please use reference "DistrictMail Publisher." CLOSING DATE: 20 February 2015 If no feedback has been received by 20 February 2015, please accept your application as unsuccessful. The company reserves the right not to fill the position. Given the employment equity policy of Media24, preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups. X1PQH91D-DP120215

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12 Februarie, 2015

Let’s Play sports stars sought SuperSport – the biggest sports broadcast network in South Africa – will be presenting their popular Let’s Play sports competition for young sports stars for the 10th time this year. All primary and high school sports stars from across the Helderberg are urged to enter the competition to stand a chance of winning some fantastic prizes. Pupils who excel in team sports, individual sports or unusual sports are urged to enter the competition. Monthly winners will be featured in the DistrictMail at the end of every month from February to October.

At the end of the year all the monthly winners will be invited to a venue, with family members and friends, in the Helderberg for a grand gala event where they will all receive certificates and gifts from SuperSport and the monthly winners will all receive certificates and the overall winner a trophy and a gift voucher. The event will also be televised by SuperSport and screened at a later date. Parents, teachers and sports coaches may enter the young sports stars into the competition by sending nominations to mark@helderberg.com or call 021 841 4292 for more information.

Somerset College to host T20 Somerset College will be hosting their ninth annual T20 cricket day at the school on Sunday 15 February from 09:00. The schools participating in the popular big bash are the first cricket teams from Somerset College, Rondebosch, Wynberg and Paul Roos.

The draw for the competition will take place at Somerset College on the morning of the competition. This event is always a great success and is a showcase for the top high school T20 action; families and friends are invited to the school to enjoy the action.

Crayfish walk out in droves on West Coast beaches

There has been a number of reports and enquiries from readers about the large patches of pinkish water appearing in various sections of False Bay during the past week.

These patches of so-called “geelbek” water can suddenly bloom into a lethal red tide. Offshore winds blowing across the surface water cause upwelling from the depths and with this cold water these microscopic organisms, which are responsible for red tide, are blown to the surface and bloom. Once this dense bloom has occurred, only a change in wind direction can disperse and dissipate the red tide. This red tide has now appeared along the West Coast and has caused crayfish (kreef) to walk out of the water and onto the beaches due to the lack of oxygen, depleted by the red tide. Nature conservation officers are having a torrid time, preventing the public from taking these toxic crayfish home. Local spinnermen are still having fun fishing and spinning for leeries alongside the slipway and off Blake’s Beach. Very few elf have been caught by shore anglers, whether spinning or using bait. Small boats and kayaks have boated kob, geelbek, dassies and the odd white stump in Die Poort and off Melk Bay areas. The Pearly Beach Shore Angling Club held

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a successful monthly competition on Saturday. A total of 22 fish was weighed. These included 20 kob, one elf and one hottentot. Hannes Smuts won with three kob of (5 kg, 6 kg, and 8 kg) followed by Rian Steyn, also with three kob (5 kg, 4,5 kg, 3 kg). Ferdi Joubert was third, with three kob (5 kg, 3 kg, and 6,5 kg); fourth was Chris Botha, also with three kob (2,5 kg, 3 kg, 5 kg). The kob were caught between Pearly Beach and Rietfontein. Pieter Brink fished off Macassar Beach on Saturday and Sunday and reported good catches of kob of between 4 and 6 kg. He also reported that there were some good dassie and belman caught in the area. Alan du Plessis reported excellent catches of kob, which he tagged and released, at Die Walle, Struisbaai on Friday. On Sunday Alan and crew on the boat Tyler could only locate and catch four small yellowfin tuna, fishing 10 miles off the Point. Alan will now be returning to Struisbaai to fish for marlin. For charters to catch marlin, phone 083 453 2808. An interesting report from Earl Fenwick said there ere two large dorados caught by a ski boat 10 miles off Cape Point. There was also yellowtail caught on Friday at Robben Island during the day and geelbek during the late afternoon and at night. Some excellent catches of mackerel, caught just off the Battery at Simon’s Town have also been reported. If the water remains between 19°C and 20°C, these mackerel should stay in the bay and attract the larger fish. Small boats fishing in False Bay and at Hangklip also filled their quotas of geelbek. There were reports of rock and surf anglers catching geelbek of Louis Becker with the magnificent 4,2kg red stumpnose up to 8 kg at Betty’s Bay. caught on the boat Haven during the recent Gordon’s For all your reel repairs and serBay Boat Angling Club’s Inshore Classic competition. vices, contact Art on 021-854 3831 Not only was this red stumpnose Fish of the Competi Send all your fishing news and tion it also resulted in Louis being named top angler in pics to bjridgway@telkomsa.net the competition.

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Dropped catches cost Macassar the game Macassar drew their First Division D match against Brooklyn Telkom at Milnerton on Saturday. There was no play on day 1 (last Saturday) due to a wet outfield so both captains agreed to a 30-over first innings declaration. Macassar batted first and were in all sorts of trouble, losing early wickets as Brooklyn made full use of the bowler-friendly pitch. Macassar scored 73/9 in its 30 overs. Top batsmen were Q. Bowman (15), J. Fortuin (12) and D. Sebastian (13). Brooklyn also battled as J. Fortuin took the top order apart with figures of 14-7-23. Brooklyn were all out for 70 in 25 overs. The other bowler among the wickets was captain N. Swartland with 8-3-31. The second innings started with 65 overs left in the day. Macassar’s wickets fell quickly and, with the score on 45/5, it was J. Fortuin (34) and Q. Bowman (42*) who took the score to 133/9 in 33 overs. They were well supported by E. le Roux and A. Swartland both with 16 runs each. Captain N. Swartland declared and gave Brooklyn a target of 134 runs to win in 31 overs. The Brooklyn batsmen went for the total and in the process lost wickets regularly. Macassar also dropped five catches in the outfield and with just 10 overs left Brooklyn needed 54 runs to win. The spin duo of N. Swartland with 3/37 and A. Roberts 3/11 brought Macassar back in the game, leaving Brooklyn Telkom with six runs to win off the last over and still two wickets in hand. J. Fortuin was given the ball and picked up a wicket with the second ball of his spell. Macassar then needed one wicket to win off the last ball of the day, while Brooklyn Telkom required two runs. Fortuin bowled a brilliant yorker and the Brooklyn batsman got a leg bye as the LBW was not given, leaving them on 133/9 in 31 overs. The game ended in a tie, with the scores level on 133. J. Fortuin was man of the game with bowling figures of 25-10-50.

BALL GIRLS: A number of Somerset House girls recently had the privilege of being the ball girls for a hockey test match between the South African and Belgium women’s teams at Hartleyvale in Observatory. It was a closely contested game which SA won 10. This was a wonder ful experience for the girls and they loved every minute, said Mandy McIlroy, sports director at Somerset House. “It was just what they need ed to get them into the mood for our Summer Astro League, which takes place against eight local primary schools (Beaumont, Somerset West, De Hoop, Somerset College, Lochnerhof, Hendrik Louw, Gordon’s Bay and Somerset House) played at Somerset House on Monday evenings from 16:00 to 20:00. The senior boys are playing in a similar Summer League Indoor Tournament at Somerset College. This is a wonderful opportunity for our children in the Helderberg to prepare for the up and coming hockey season,” she said.

All Pirates baseball teams scuppered on Saturday This past weekend was a dismal one for the Helderberg Pirates baseball teams, as they all failed to beat their opponents on the day. The first senior side, third on the log, are facing off against the log leaders and runnersup in their next games. Pirates struggled to beat newly relegated Grassy Park Crusaders and things were no different when Pirates hosted Crusaders at Radloff Park on Saturday. Pirates, who seem to have worked on their fielding, had minimal errors and didn’t fare

badly with the bat, but were just outgunned by a stronger Crusaders side. Crusaders brought in five runs within the first three frames, while their strong defence put the game out of reach for Pirates in the early stages of the game. Pirates, however, showed their resilience and fighting spirit up to the final frame and prevented the game from being called on the “mercy” rule, as happened last time the two teams met – and ended the game 9-2. The Masters’ side also struggled to beat

their travelling opposition on Saturday, as a strong, experienced Silvertree side beat them 11-2. The Masters lost their last three games, but have shown they are a formidable force and are expected to get back to winning the last few games of the season. The Pirates junior sides all played Grassy Park Crusaders in their various age groups and fought hard, only narrowly losing their games. The u.15s lost 10-17 and the u.12s lost 7-9, while the spirited u.10 side came agonisingly close, losing 12-13.

SWCC bowlers too good for Nyanga

Somerset West beat Nyanga by seven wickets at Radloff Park on Saturday to maintain their winning record.

Somerset West resumed the first innings by adding 37 runs off the remaining five overs to close their innings on 207/5, to give them a 76 run lead. Abri du Plessis smashed 24* off just 16 balls. Nyanga’s second innings was better than their first and the batsmen made the SWCC seamers toil with little success in their opening spells. Spinners, James Wilshire 17-2-44 and Bobby Londt 11-3-21 then joined the attack and swung the match in SWCC’s favour through disciplined bowling, leaving Nyanga on 83/4 at lunch. Francois Killian returned for a second spell after lunch and cleaned up the Nyanga tail with a spell of 11-3-23. He was supported by Michael Osborn, who claimed the wicket of the Nyanga mainstay batsman. Nyanga were eventually dismissed for 168, setting SWCC a target of 93. SWCC got into trouble early on after losing opener Morne Snyman and number three batsman Bobby Londt with

their score on six. Sergio Hilario (24*) and Francois Killian (55), however, consolidated the innings with a partnership of 70 runs. The second team scored a 10-wicket victory in their away match against Mitchell’s Plain. The hosts started their second innings on 36/3 and were bowled out for 147 to give them a four-run second innings lead. Skipper Pierre Henry Hurn led the attack with 3/46 and was supported by Arnand Swart with two wickets and Christiaan Jooste with three wickets. Mitchell’s Plain conceded to hand SWCC a 10-wicket victory. The third team hosted Blue Bells and beat them by 35 runs. SWCC won the toss and batted first, posting 156/7. Stephen Southey top scored with 74. Blue Bells were bowled out for 121. Ricky Heiberg led the bowling attack with figures of 5/28. The fourth team scored a five-wicket away win over Cravenby. The hosts batted first and were all out for 92 runs. Chris Norman was the pick of the bowlers with 6-5-8. SWCC passed the score in the 24th over. Skipper Stoffel Botha scored 54* to lead the charge.

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The SWCC juniors played in nine matches on Saturday, the highlight being the u.15s playing in and winning their first WPCA league match. The u.10 Gremlins drew with Durbanville at home. SW batted first and posted 171/7. Michael Royden-Turner top scored with 54 off 29 balls. Durbanville defended their last wicket to force a draw. Ethan Arlow and man of the match Michael RoydenTurner took two wickets each. The u. 10 Goblins faced Durbanville away and lost by two wickets. Goblins scored 127 and the hosts passed the target with two wickets standing. Man of the Match Jean-Pierre Mans hit 39 off 23 balls and took 3-4-6. The u. 10 Wizards faced Edgemead u. 11 away and

won by one wicket. The hosts batted first posting 128/2. The Wizards passed the target in the last over. Joshua Cloete top scored with 24 runs. The u. 11 Vipers beat Bellville by four wickets at home. Bellville batted first and were bowled out for 96. Matthew Wilcock, Spencer Thalrose and Jordan Swanepoel took 2 wickets each, conceding only 15 runs. The Vipers passed the score in 20 overs. Matthew Wilcock top scored with 38*. The u. 11 Mambas faced Bellville away and lost by 36 runs.Bellvillebattedfirstand scored 135/7. Ben Blaauw and Greg Williams each took 2 wickets. Bellville restricted the Mambas to 99/5. Ben Blaauw top scored with 21 runs. The u. 12 Falcons faced Ottomans at home and beat them by 77 runs. The Falcons

batted first scoring 141/8. Mayson Banks top scored with 46 runs. The Falcons bowled Ottomans out for 64. Tim Boyd led the charge with 3-3-3. The u. 12 Eagles beat St Joseph’s College in their away match by 28 runs. The Eagles batted first and were bowled out for 173. Iwan Botha top scored with 34 runs. The Eagles bowled their hosts out for 145. Man of the match Dominic Geard took 3-3-16. The u. 13 team hosted Strandfontein and lost by 71 runs. Strandfontein batted first and scored 168/7. SWCC were eventually bowled out for 97. The SWCC u. 15 beat Strand Muslim School by 63 runs at Radloff Park. The visitors batted first and were dismissed for 74 in 19 overs. SWCC were all out for 137.

DistrictMail

Sport Sport

12 February, 2015

Boost for boxing as Insane Gym comes to Gants MARK STUART Boxing in the Helderberg received a massive, much-needed boost with the establishment of the Insane Boxing Gym in Gants Plaza. The gym opened less than a year ago and has already signed up nine professionals and 20 young amateurs. The gym is on the corner of Fabriek Street and the N2 where it shares premises with the CEY Crossfit Gym. It is run and managed by Tony Capazorio and Cammy Fernandes, who told DistrictMail that the gym had been built with passion. “It is family-based and we hope it will become a permanent home for boxing in the Helderberg. “Our aim is to get boxing back on SABC-TV, so that it can be exposed to the masses again,” Fernandes said. Insane Boxing will soon stage big boxing tournaments in the Helderberg, which will feature some top names in SA boxing.

“Toto Helebe, current SA Bantamweight champion joined our gym recentl, defended his Premier Boxing League title in the Orient Theatre in East London and was crowned overall division champion. “We believe we can take Toto to the world stage and have already linked up with promoters overseas to give him and other top-ranked pro fighters on our books the opportunity of fighting overseas,” said Fernandes. Helebe, who is coached by wellknown and respected Khayelitsha trainer Teach Madubedube, said he was really pleased that he and his trainer had joined the Insane Boxing Gym. He added that there was no other gym in the area with so many champions. Madubedube once coached SA junior lightweight champion Wiseman Jim and went with him to fight in England where they managed to achieve a draw. He has been a boxing coach for more than 25 years and believes Helebe is a good prospect who will eventually do well on the international circuit.

The ranked pros who have already signed with the Insane Boxing Gym are: Mzonke Fana, current World Boxing Association Pan African Champion junior lightweight (40 fights, 33 wins, 14 K/O’s and seven losses); Toto Helebe, current SA bantamweight champion in the super bantamweight (20 fights, 5 losses and 7 K/O’s), Lwandile Gugushe, currently ranked 5th in featherweight and campaigning in junior lightweight (15 fights, 6 losses, 6 knockouts), Christiano Ndombassy welterweight/junior middle weight from Angola (6 wins all K/O within 4 rounds) ranked 5th, Jimmy Mabanji middleweight (8 fights, 1 loss and 2 K/O’s) ranked 7th and Herman Potgieter heavyweight (2 fights, 0 losses and 1 K/O). Capazorio pointed out that the gym was not only for boxers, but for everyone who wanted to get fit. “We offer a cardio-boxing workout, which is very popular and a great workout for everyone.” For more information about the Insane Boxing Gym phone Tony Capazario on 072 184 1061.

Current South African Bantamweight champion Toto Helebe, second from left, seen here with the SA Bantamweight belt and trophy. With him are, left, Cammy Fernandes (Insane Boxing Gym), Teach Madube dube (Toto’s trainer) and Tony Capazario (Insane Boxing Gym).

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GOLF CLUB Your golfing pleasure – Our passion At Helderberg Village we have a challenging, scenically spectacular 9-hole golf course. It is not generally known that non-residents of the Village may join our Golf Club. We are looking for enthusiastic golfers to come and share our golf course with us. Affordable subscriptions and low green fees make playing golf at Helderberg Village a pleasure. We also welcome corporate and social golf days at competitive rates for parties up 60 players. You are most welcome to come and view our facilities.

Strand Nippers Nicholas Cilliers, Nicholas Lombard and Kyle Kirsten in action during the u. 12 beach sprint event at the recent Nipper competition held at Big Bay. PHOTO: CARIKA MEYER

Strand Nippers shine at Big Bay competition The small group of Nippers from the Strand Surf Lifesaving Club who competed in the first Nippers competition of the year at Big Bay recently, excelled by finishing fourth overall. Special mention must be made of the under 12 group who were overall in their age group. The next competition the Nippers will be competing in will be held at Milnerton beach, on Sunday 15 February.

The Strand Nippers individual performances are as follows: under-10: Reece Hugo, second in body board and long run and third in the surf swim; Enero Mead, Jemma Boettger, Suzy Whall and Reece Hugo third in the beach relay race; Jemma Boettger, third in the surf swim.

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Under-12: Aurion Mead, second in the long run and third in the beach sprints; Nicholas Cilliers, third in the long run, Jake Love, first in the kneeboard, Nicholas Lombard, second in the kneeboard event, Kyle Kirsten, first in the beach sprint, Lauren Venter, first in the long run and third in the surf swim event, Erin Downing second in the long run, Nicholas Lombard, Jake Love and Kyle Kirsten first in the Taplin Relay, Kyle Kirsten, Nicholas Lombard, Nicholas Cilliers and Aurion Mead, first in beach relay. Under-14: Josh Knox, second in long run, Nathan Doyle, third surf swim, Kira Bester, first kneeboard, and surf swim, Amy-Lee Hobson, third place long run, Daniel Love and second run, surf swim, Lauren Robb, second long run and Dean Bundy, Garrick Hugo and Daniel Love, first in Taplin relay.

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Helderberg het Afdeling B-ligavoorlopers Milnerton Saterdag op Helderzicht met vyf paaltjies geklop danksy ’n briljante nege paaltjies vir 57 lopies deur kaptein Vincent Castle.

Dag twee van die wedstryd het Saterdag aangebreek met die besoekers op 114/4, net 17 lopies agter die gasheer se eerste beurt-telling. In net die derde beurt van die dag is Milnerton se topkolwer, M. Snyman (57), agter die paaltjies vanaf Castle se boulwerk gevang. Van daar af het dinge vinnig verander. Draaibalbouler Collin Davids is toe ingespan en hy het onmiddellikgekeerdatdiebesoekersnoglopies aanteken, terwyl Castle die paaltjies van sy kant laat tuimel het. Milnerton is kort hierna vir 172 uitgeboul, wat beteken het dat Helderberg net 42 lopies vir ’n oorwinning benodig het. Milnerton se draaibalbouler, Craig Copeland, het dinge moeilik vir die tuisspan gemaak en die nuwe bal omtrent ’n myl laat draai – hy het vier van die vyf Helderberg-paaltjies geneem. Castle (24*) het toe kom kolf en die wedstryd vir syspangewen–hyhet’nsesgemokervir’nvyf-paaltjie oorwinning. Helderberg se tweede span het Saterdag hulle tweedaagse wedstryd teen Victoria oortuigend gewen. Helderberg het die loot gewen en die besoekers ingestuur om te kolf. Hulle was van bal een af onder druk, het gereeld paaltjies verloor en is uitgeboul vir 89 lopies. Shane Fredericks met 7-6-11 het weereens briljant geboul en is goed bygestaan deur Adrian van Reenen met 6-2-19. Helderberg se kolfbeurt het bietjie wankelrig begin, maar ’n pragbeurt deur Damien Jooste (81) en met goeie bystand van Liaan Jakobs (28*) en Randall Hendricks (19), het Helderberg se telling na 225 op die telbord geskuif. In die besoekers se tweede beurt was die Helderberg-boulers weer op hul beste wat gekomplementeer is deur goeie veldwerk. Johan Cyster 4-3-4, en draaibalbouler Damien Jooste 11-3-36, het die skade met die bal gedoen en Victoria is uitgeboul vir 114 lopies – dit gee Helderberg ’n oorwinning van ’n beurt en 22 lopies. Helderberg spook nou hard vir tweede plek in die liga en vir promosie na die WPCA Reserwe C liga.

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Email: galatacape@gmail.com

Joining Hanlie Grobbelaar - owner and International Stylist is Chantal van Wyk. Trained by the well-known Pasquale, she is one of our finest with 22 years of being brilliant in what she does - Hair! More recently to join our team is Lizelle Volsteedt. Former colleague, she has 'over 21 years' experience and is well known in the Helderberg Basin. Grateful and proud that she has now found her place with Studio10 where she is met with open arms by all her clients.

STOCK CLEARANCE SALE * Cleaning & Restoration * Underfelt Supply * All done here @ Galata Business Hours: • Mon - Sat: 9:00 - 18:00 • Sun, Public Holidays: 09:30 -14:30

Studio 10 Hair Design is excited to announce the opening of their second salon situated in Somerset West @ Southey’s Bistro 196 Main Road

Our guarantee to the public: 5 Years exchange guarantee, certificate of authenticity & tax invoice provided. • We beat auctioneers & competitors prices & quality. X1PPMC8M-DP050215

Physical addresses: 196 Main Road, Somerset West, 3A Anderson Street Strand

Somerset West 021 851 4297 • Strand 021 853 6258 111111-DP120215

Valentine’s

OFFER AT

ONLY VALID FROM 12 FEB - 20 FEB 2015

NEW TOYOTA SPECIAL OFFER

* Riaan 083 231 6828 Marlin 082 360 8385

Fritz 082 080 8382 JP 060 974 1445

2.5 D-4D Legend 4x2 M R382 3.0 D-4D Legend 4x4 M R456

WHILE STOCKS LAST

Barend 071 515 3933 Eloise 083 411 0491

500* 500*

*Terms and condition apply

LEAD THE WAY

/RolaToyota 276 Main Road, Strand, 7140

DEMO CLEARANCE www.rolatoyota.co.za 021 841 8600

RLATYT-DP120215

Valentine’s

OFFER AT

ONLY VALID FROM 12 FEB - 20 FEB 2015

WAS

NOW

2.5 D-4D (M)

R385 900

R354 500*

2.5 D-4D (A/T))

R399 200

R367 500*

3.0 D-4D 4x2 (A/T)

R476 700

R430 000*

3.0 D-4D 4x4 (A/T)

R529 600

R473 000*

3.0D-4D 4x4 (M)

R516 200

R467 000* LEAD THE WAY

WHILE STOCKS LAST

*Terms and condition apply

Demo Clearance @www.rolatoyota.co.za

Valentine’s NEW

1.4 Esteem 1.4 Prestige 1.6 Prestige 1.6 Prestige CVT 1.8 Prestige 1.8 Exclusive 1.8 Exclusive CVT

ONLY VALID FROM 12 FEB - 20 FEB 2015

OFFER AT

@ 2014 prices WHILE STOCKS LAST WAS R253 600 R266 400 R252 900 R264 400 R263 400 R285 300 R296 800

NOW

R237 R250 R234 R244 R246 R264 R275

000* 000* 000* 000* 300* 000* 000*

HATCH 1.5 XS

LEAD THE WAY

Riaan 083 231 6828 Marlin 082 360 8385 Fritz 082 080 8382 JP 060 974 1445 Barend 071 515 3933 Eloise 083 411 0491 *Terms and condition apply

/RolaToyota 276 Main Road, Strand, 7140 DEMO CLEARANCE www.rolatoyota.co.za 021 841 8600

R142 500

FREE INCLUDED

in Transaction 1) Extended service plan up tot 5 years/60 000km 2) 3 Year/100 000 km Toyota Factory warranty 3) Paint Treatment + “Smash & Grab” 4) All Road Charges included