The Hermanus News 12 January 2016

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The festive season has come and gone but one thing that most, if not all, residents can agree on is that our town and beaches were filled with visitors from all over the world, all of whom enjoyed the gems that the Overstrand area has on offer.

“Hermanus was abuzz with activity and visitors enjoyed the best summer weather in many years,” says Frieda Lloyd, PR manager of Hermanus Tourism. “We presented a full, exciting and varied programme this festive season to suit all interests and ensure that Hermanus remains a top holiday destination.”

According to business owners many achieved record turnover in sales. “This is largely due to the record number of visitors coming through town,” says Frieda. Read more in our business roundup on page 4.

Japie Spandiel who has been faithfully delivering mail in Hermanus for the past 30 years has been left without wheels since his trusty red steed after years of service finally gave up the ghost. Japie, who has become somewhat of a mail legend in town for his friendliness and his dedication to his work, cycles every day from his home in Mount Pleasant to the Post Office where he collects the mail before starting his delivery route. However, Japie’s red Post Office bicycle broke down and he has resorted to using a bicycle that he is loaning from a family member as the Post Office does not have the funds to buy him a new one. This bicycle is not as big and well equipped as his old bike. Upon hearing this the Facebook pages I Love Hermanus, Whale Coast FM and The Hermanus News have decided to work together to raise funds to buy Japie a new bicycle. Japie is going on leave on the 18th of January and we would love to surprise him by presenting him with a brand new red bike when he comes back from leave. We are appealing to residents and businesses in Hermanus to donate R20 (the cost of a cup of coffee) so that we can buy him a new bike. Donations, no matter how big or small would be much appreciated.

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General consensus settled on a later start to the festive trade but all agree that once the tourists arrived they were not shy to spend their time and money at the local eateries, shops and wineries.

Gardean Lucas of Hermanus Tourism commented that visitors generally stayed for shorter periods this year with self-catering accommodation being popular and selling out very early – before December started.

According to Frieda visitors are increasingly seeking experiences and like to be active and on the move. “In line with general tourism trends Hermanus has seen an increase in cyclists eager to explore the natural beauty of the Overberg while on holiday. The second Colour Run, wine and craft markets and special events provided choice for socialising and keeping spirits high.”

More people, more wine sales. This was the general feedback from Hermanus wineries. The dirt road to Domaine des Dieux, Creation and Ataraxia has been tarred and this improvement contributed to an increase in traffic. Hermanus Wine Hoppers’ hop-on-hop-off service played another critical role in increasing the number of visitors looking for a fine bottle of wine.

“Tasting rooms were well prepared for the season,” says Frieda. “Wineries employed more staff, extended their opening hours and hosted special events. Sumaridge hosted a jazz evening and a Carols by Candlelight concert in addition to picnics on the lawn in front of the winery. The wine route food scene expanded with Whalehaven introducing a food truck weekend, wine and food pairing options and a daily menu offered in the tasting room. Creation expanded their wine serving area into their cellar. This gave visitors a novel opportunity of tasting wines amongst wine tanks and winemaking equipment. The majority of visitors were South African with international travellers increasing.”

The season was not all-smooth sailing and various fires kept the fire-

fighting teams busy. One of the fires threatened the Hemel-en-Aarde vineyards but fortunately no buildings or vineyards were damaged.

Winemaker Gordon Newton Johnson mentioned that Newton Johnson’s grapes were in a development phase where a wax layer protected the grapes against smoke damage. Spookfontein’s vineyards were also at great risk but again they were thankfully unaffected by the fire.

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During the festive season Hermanus Tourism undertook two campaigns to encourage ongoing interest in our town. Continuous activity on social media shared many images of Hermanus to inspire return visits and tempt more people to make the trip.

“Ask Me I’m a Local is the most recent Hermanus campaign which received unprecedented support,” says Frieda. “Local residents and swallows showed a sprightly interest in promoting our town by buying yellow badges printed with the Ask Me slogan from the Hermanus Tourism Bureau. The badges clearly communicated that the individuals wearing them were willing and able to assist anyone who might have queries about the town. The badges were sold out, and before the start of the season, the town’s parking marshals also attended training sessions to equip them with the information required to direct visitors.”

This campaign, which kicked off early in December, was not only aimed at the festive season but will be extended to run throughout 2016.

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Working hand-in-hand with Ask Me I’m a Local, the #myhermanus campaign is driven by activity on social media platforms such as Instagram and Twitter. “Hashtags (#) categorise social media posts according to content and are critical to connect and engage with social media users based on a common theme or interest, in this case being Hermanus,” explains Frieda. “A total of 153 images were posted on Instagram. The Old Harbour, Hermanus FynArts Sculptures and vineyards were popular scenes photographed regularly. It is encouraging to see how local businesses have also promoted the #myhermanus campaign.

It is all over and done with now

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So that’s all over for another year.

Well, "year" is a slight exaggeration as Christmas now seems to begin sometime in early November. At least that's not as bad as in other parts of the world. In the U.K., for example, Christmas begins as soon as the schools restart after their July / August summer break. In the good old US of A, Thanksgiving gets in the way and so the Yanks manage to squeeze in an extra consumerfest before they get to concentrate on the big "X".

Here in Rainbowland, though, we don't begin to see the little Father Christmas hats on the ETV logo or the bits of tinsel glinting around Pick n Pay’s mince pies until around 5 or 6 weeks before the actual event.

Or at least that was last year. Allowing for average rates of Christmas creep, it will all

happen 2.7 days earlier this year.

excruciatingly banal Boney M. – a black, German pop band singing a calypso style carol about a Middle-Eastern Jewish family’s newborn; how’s that for a lesson in multiculturalism?

advantage of separating Christmas from all the other traditional events which occur in December like family summer holidays, endof-matric celebrations and lying around drunk on beaches.

Not that The Rambler is some sort of "Bah Humbug" type. There's absolutely nothing wrong with Christmas so long as some sense of perspective is maintained.

Now these guys and gals must at least be drawing their pensions if not actually daisypushing and their relevance to the Festive Season here is minimal. Surely we can find something a little more appropriate. "White Christmas" is an obvious non-starter but perhaps something with a BEE theme could be developed (".....and may all your Christmases just BEE"?). Or something more fitting to the local flora and fauna – how about "Deck the halls with boughs of fynbos"?

For example, within one month of hitting these shores, The Rambler had the misfortune to visit Somerset Mall some 3 weeks before 12/25.

Stepping into the air-conditioning from the 33 degree outside swelter, he was knocked somewhat off guard by the strains of "Walking in a Winter Wonderland" piping through the musak system. This was closely followed by the inevitable Slade, Wizzard and the

Of course, another alternative which would do away with the Northern / Southern hemisphere incongruities would be to move Christmas to June. Although a winter wonderland and snowmen called Frostie would still be unlikely here (despite our best efforts to change the climate), the odds on chestnuts roasting on an open fire are much shorter at that time of year.

This move would have the additional

It is not clear, though, who would have the authority to make such a decision. The Christian community obviously seems to have had a monopoly in this area for some years although it is losing its edge to the likes of Game and Makro. Other religious interests cannot expect much say as they only use Christmas as an excuse for a few days off work (as a boy, The Rambler was always annoyed that his Jewish mates got all the Christian holidays off school but it never happened the other way round). The ANC would, of course, need to be involved so that they could take the issue to the Constitutional Court.

Mr. and Mrs. Rambler used to regularly discuss the date upon which the tree and suitably "this season" decorations should be put on public display. The opening gambits on each side tended to be 1st November and 24th December (you can guess who suggested which) and a compromise was usually reached of around the second week in December, but creep will ensure that the celebratory Amarula Cream will continue to be cracked open earlier and earlier.

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Hermanus has seen one of its busiest seasons ever and millions of rands have been spent by the thousands of visitors. This is the mainstay of our local economy and goes a long way in keep our town the thriving business hub that it is.

But with uncertain economic times ahead and the rand losing value daily against the major international currencies, many business owners are at most sceptically optimistic about the year ahead.

For this reason, it is of critical importance that a town like ours now stand together and ensure that those hard earned rands are largely spent locally. The businesses not directly involved in the tourism income stream are highly dependent on locals spending local.

So let’s be local and spent local.

Hermanus has also shown its mettle this season with throwing open its arms and welcoming visitors like never before. With all kinds of new events and happenings Hermanus kept visitors and locals alike entertained. For this we need to extend a special word of thanks to our businesses as well as Hermanus Tourism.

Lastly a big word of thanks to all emergency personnel – you did a sterling job in keeping Hermanus safe. We are thankful for the work you do. You are truly the unsung heroes of Hermanus.

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Now that The Rambler has set the ball rolling, he will leave it to others to come up with the final solution but, in the meantime, could this column be the first to wish you a very Happy Christmas 2016 and in the meantime I’m off to buy my Hot Cross Buns and marshmallow eggs.

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Bin that butt, Bud Whale Coast Conservation (WCC) has launched a brand new product aimed at keeping highly toxic cigarette butts out of our environment.

When this is taken in by animals which are then eaten by other animals and humans, these toxins are eventually found in all parts of the food web.”

“Litter is monitored annually in the Overstrand during the International Coastal Cleanup week in September,” says WCC Communications Manager Anina Lee. “Since 2009 litter has been collected, sorted and tallied to provide information on what makes up the litter load in the environment and how much of it there is.

This waste profile also gives insight into where different types of activities occur and the typical waste that is generated through these activities.

Creating campaigns to draw attention to a particular waste item can then be carefully designed to reduce this litter load.”

“Furthermore, cigarette filters are made of cellulose acetate – a kind of plastic that is very slow to degrade. It is therefore important to keep the butts out of our environment,”

says Anina.

Whale Coast Conservation believes the butt bin will help to raise awareness of the problem and its use will help to make our environment a healthier place for us all. “We aim to change the habit of carelessly flicking the butt into the habit of carefully binning the butt,” says Anina.

“One such common litter item is the cigarette butt. This is by far the most common and potentially dangerous litter item of all. Smokers tend to smoke at public benches and outside restaurants. There are usually also one or two favourite spots at office buildings and shopping centres. Discarded cigarette butts in the environment are a health hazard because they contain toxins which leach out into the soil, ground water, rivers and sea rather quickly.

Ombudsman The press exists to serve society. Its freedom provides for independent scrutiny of the forces that shape society, and is essential to realising the promise of democracy.

It enables citizens to make informed judgments on the issues of the day, a role whose centrality is recognised in the South African Constitution.

The News of Hermanus subscribes to the South African Press Code and subsequently to the South African Press Council and the South African Press Ombudsman.

Should you feel that our reporting was not free, fair or unbiased or that serious errors were made, you are welcome to lay a complaint with the Ombudsman, Joe Thloloe.

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Beauty after the destruction Life is starting anew on the mountains after the devastating fire that started on 20 December near Lemoenkop in the Fernkloof Nature Reserve in which nearly 800 ha of fynbos was destroyed.

According to Jane Crawford of the Hermanus Botanical Society fire lilies (Cyrtanthus ventricosus) already started flowering by 31 December after having lain dormant for 20 years. They will not flower again until the next fire.

“Much of the area, including the lower slopes, last burned in December 1995, almost exactly 20 years ago, with the summit peak last burning in February 1986, 30 years ago. A smoking, blackened landscape was left in its wake and it is hard to imagine the robust regrowth that is waiting to burst forth,” says Jane.

According to Jane fynbos needs fire to regenerate ideally every 12-15 years. There are

many ways this can happen: for example some plants re-sprout from sturdy underground roots, others grow from seed shed by fire-proof cones, and fire stimulates underground bulbs to grow. Fire also recycles nutrients, providing rich ash for new growth.

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“The fire lilies will be followed by hundreds of other beautiful and interesting plants over the coming years, many that also have not been seen in the area since the last fire. The Hermanus Botanical Society will monitor the re-growth and compare records of the last fire – and perhaps even find one or two species that haven’t been recorded in Fernkloof before!”

For more information visit www.fernkloof.com, visit the Fernkloof Indigenous Nursery at the reserve or call them on 028 312 2985.

PHOTOS: The pink daisy (Mairia coriacea) and the fire lily only ever flower after a fire. Pictures: Sandy Jenkin

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Emergency workers Beach had a busy season bonanza The festive season has indeed been a very busy one for firefighters in the Overstrand.

season. From 6 December until 5 January, we had very few incidents.”

According to Overstrand Chief of Fire and Disaster Management, Lester Smith, from 20 December to 4 January the Fire Department responded to 70 incidents of which 35 were veld fires in the Overstrand.

Two divers went missing, one off Schulphoek and one off Stony Point, Betty’s Bay. Both divers were found and needed no medical assistance. A 9-year-old boy was swept off the rocks at Beach Club but managed to get out of the water unharmed. Station 17 attended to two missing person cases, one located in Stanford and the other in Hermanus. Both individuals were located and found unscathed.

“Our fire season is from1 November to 13 April with the most incidents normally being reported in February and March. This year our volumes have been much higher than normal. Fires were reported at, amongst others, the Preekstoel Water Treatment Plant, Kidbrooke and the Fernkloof Nature Reserve.

“On New Year’s Eve residents of Kidbrooke were evacuated as a precautionary measure due to a fire in the vicinity and dense smoke,” says Lester.

A total of 816 ha burnt in the Fernkloof and Hemel-en-Aarde blaze, 6 ha burnt at Preekstoel and some 17 ha burnt during the Kidbrooke mountainside fire. The causes of some of these blazes are currently under investigation, according to Lester.

Extra emergency services such a ground crew, helicopters and a spotter plane were brought in to help control and put out a number of fires.

“The helicopter carries 1 000 litres of water and costs roughly R30 000 per hour to operate, the spotter plane costs the same and ground teams cost R10 000 for an 8 to 12-hour shift,” says Lester.

There are 40 professional firefighters that work full time and who are on standby. The women and men work 12 hour shifts but can work up until 36 hours if there is an emergency. “We are so blessed to have an extremely supportive community and would like to thank them for their assistance and donations.”

Deon Langenhoven, Station Commander of Station 17 NSRI Hermanus, said the season was quiet this year with only a few incidents. “We had no capsizing of boats going out for crayfishing like previous years and I think it was due to the very short crayfish

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Two boats in distress where assisted - a rubber duck drifted near rocks at Franskraal and was towed to safety, while a 40-foot yacht that had ran a ground was then sailed back to Gordon’s Bay by the skipper. Sadly, two individuals drowned in the New Year, one off Rooiels and another off Grotto Beach.

“Overstrand Fire and Rescue, NSRI, SAPS, METRO, EMR and the lifeguards all got together before the start of the season and made sure that all grounds were covered and that we were ready for the holiday season ahead,” says Deon.

“Public attendance of our beaches was up by 50% this holiday season, the highest it has ever been in 10 years,” says Henk Esterhuysen, managing director of See-en-Sand. He adds that this dramatic increase can be largely attributed to the perfect weather and beach going conditions.

“The Hot Summer of Touch, a touch rugby beach tour held on 20 December at Onrus Beach saw over 5 000 people in attendance. The amount of people on the beach meant that reported incidents where naturally up. Voëlklip Beach saw 30 people being rescued in two days due to strong currents and one reported drowning of a 40-year-old man off Grotto Beach.”

See-en-Sand’s slogan is “prevention is better than cure” and they deal with public complaints during the summer holiday season. “As first responders we attended to cases of lost children, epilepsy and strokes, apart from incidents taking place in the water,” says Henk.

There were also a record number of sharks spotted along the Overstrand coastline, including Grotto, Voëlklip and Onrus beach. According to Henk it is the most sightings that they have ever been aware of.

“Although it is tough to say what type of sharks they were, lifeguards closed the beaches for an hour or more until the threat was no longer prevalent. Even though other beaches up the coast such as Betty’s Bay, Silversands and Kleinmond were also closed for certain time periods, no shark attack incidents were reported for the whole of the Overstand area,” says Henk.

See-en-Sand have lifeguards at 23 Overstrand beaches and they will remain on duty until 31 January from 9am to 6pm, 7 days a week. Henk encourages any member of the public with a complaint or query regarding lifeguards to call him on 084 4840 654.

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“There was a record turnover in sales, due to the fact that we had a record number of visitors coming through town, 80% of which were South Africans,” says Frieda Lloyd, PR manager for the Hermanus Tourism Bureau.

Gardean Lucas, Hermanus Tourism Bureau “Hermanus presented a full, exciting and varied programme this festive season to suit all interests and ensure that it remains a top holiday destination.

Visitors generally stayed for shorter periods this year with self-catering accommoda-

The consensus among the majority of businesses in town is that all of them did very well during the festive season and school holiday period.

This is what a number of businesses had to say.

Cornel Janse van Vuuren, RealNet Hermanus “RealNet Hermanus was unusually busy over the festive season. There were many enquiries made by families wanting to relocate to Hermanus from areas like Gauteng and the Northern Province.”

Simone Heunis, Ocean Eleven Guesthouse “It was a bumper season for us at the guesthouse and the best season we have had in four years. For four weeks it was jam packed with guests both South African and from abroad, all of whom enjoyed the weather, beaches and outdoor activities. We are very grateful!”

Pick ‘n Pay Hermanus “Pick ‘n Pay did very well through the holiday season. Business was consistent throughout this time. We would like to thank all our customers and wish them a prosperous New Year!”

tion being popular and selling out very early.

Visitors are increasingly seeking experiences and like to be active and on the move.”

Frieda Lloyd, Hermanus Wine Route “Wineries are recording record sales and number of visitors. The majority of visitors were South African and there is agreement that people who visited wineries not only tasted but also bought wines.

It was clear from sales that the wines bought were mostly for lifestyle purposes and immediate consumption. Sauvignon Blanc and Rosés did very well.”

Mark Brindley, High Street Barber Shop “It was our first festive season and it went very well. The concept was well received as it offers a new, fresh approach to male grooming and provides a space where guys can come in and have an ice cold beer while they wait for their haircut or shave.”

Woolworths Hermanus “We had a good Festive season trading period. We would like to thank our customers for their support and wish them, their families and loved ones all the best for the New Year.”

Bernice D r a k e , Peace and Quiet Salon “ T h i s season was exceptiona l for Peace and Quiet Salon and we were fully booked throughout the whole of December. I ensured that all my lovely regulars secured their bookings before the rush. It was great to know the locals who support the salon throughout the year could slot in their families and close friends for special treatments. Thank you for the fantastic support!”

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Elizma Stemmet, OneLove – The Fashion Shack “The store has been very busy and this year was definitely the best year for us. Visitors are in awe of our town and beaches and the feedback is extremely rewarding. They especially love the changes made to Royal Lane.”

Liz Huysamen, De Beers of Hermanus “It was a great season for us. De Beers had lots of feet coming through the jewellery store and we are very fortunate. There was a steady flow of visitors from other parts of the country and from abroad.”

Alex Mitchley, Cafe Blu “We were quite busy over the festive season; however it does appear that we were a bit slower than last year. It has been very hot and we assume that many people spent this time outdoors on the beach.”

Jeandré Marinier, The Art Gallery “The Art Gallery had many visitors and sales where excellent. We as a group of local artists are overwhelmed by the feedback from Hermanus residents, foreigners and art lovers. The gallery looks forward to the New Year!”

Clinton Lerm, SA Forest Adventures “It has been a very good season; it started off slowly but picked up in the end.

We have noticed a definite trend in people’s spending.

They are spending less and roughly 90% paid via credit card which is an indication of things to come economically this year.”

Herman de Vries, Walkerbay Adventures “This festive season has been the best that I have experienced since starting the business. The great weather was wonderful for us, seeing that we offer a product that is very dependent on the conditions at sea. There were also more international visitors this holiday than I have ever experienced before.

All and all it was a bumper season.”

Colleen Marias, Goodiez “It was busy and interesting as we moved into our new premises in the Village Square.

Goodies has no complaints, there was never a dull moment here!

We are looking forward to what the New Year holds.”

Harold Botha, Charmaine De Jongh Gelderblom Gallery “It was a very eventful season and everything went well. We had an even mix of locals and tourists; we are thrilled with the amount of interest in the art gallery.”

Martina Muller, Piccolino “Piccolino is in its first year of business and our festive season went very well.

Our stock is low which is a good indication of how business went over this time period.”

John Morris and Meghan Joleen Warren, The Book Cottage “We moved into our new premises in Long Street not too long ago and thankfully, many returning customers and visitors found our new location quite easily. We had a brisk season and are very happy with the results.”

Dr’s Sherry and Maarten van Dalsen, Bergview Veterinary Hospital “It was a busy season here; we had quite a few lost pets and cases of dogs with upset stomachs due to eating all the rich Christmas foods.

Snake bites were also common due to the hot weather.”

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Jamie Single, Zero Gravity “The holiday season went very well.

I did notice however that many people are wary of spending large amounts of money. We had a good amount of foreigners coming through our doors, which is always encouraging. Some days it was chaotic, but we cannot complain.”

Water quality of Onrus lagoon makes waves Although much has been written recently on social media about the quality and safety of the water in the Onrus lagoon, the Overstrand Municipality says there have been no incidents of pollution in the Onrus River for the past year.

According to Municipal Manager Coenie Groenewald the municipality monitors the status of the pump stations and pipelines on a constant basis. “We have data of everything that happens along these systems and we can confirm that there has been no pollution,” he says.

municipality. These were simply water samples taken in the lagoon near the restaurant and I did it simply to show that there was contamination,” says Anton.

According to Coenie the municipality uses standard sample techniques, specific labs and collection points to ensure consistency and proper detailed information and therefore the pollution measurements would differ.

The Onrus lagoon is one of the most popular seaside attractions in Hermanus, especially with people who have young children who can swim and play in the shallow, warm water.

It was reported on Facebook that a boy from Somerset West, Nico Keyser, fell on a rock in the lagoon and cut his knee. According to his mother, Hanja, the wound was infected by a virus and Nico ended up in the Hermanus Mediclinic where the wound had to be cleaned three times in the operating theatre. It is, however, uncertain whether Nico’s infection can be directly linked to pollution of the water in the lagoon.

Several residents and visitors also took to social media with claims of the lagoon being polluted and both adults and children suffering from diarrhoea after swimming in the lagoon.

Onrus resident Anton Kruger, a long-time advocate for the clean-up of the lagoon, took it upon himself in December to have the lagoon water tested by an independent laboratory.

The results show an E. Coli count of 201/100ml on 22 December and 2 420/100ml on 30 December.

“It must be mentioned that the water samples I took was not done in accordance with the standard scientific methods used by the

Who is responsible?

According to Coenie Groenewald, Municipal Manager, the water resources in the Overstrand are managed by the BreedeOverberg-Gouritz Catchment Management Agency (BOGCMA) based in Worcester.

“As BOGCMA does not have field personnel, a sampling programme is run every two weeks by the municipality in partnership with BOGCMA. Municipal personnel collect water samples at 18 stations between Rooiels and Uilkraalsmond.

The samples are then couriered to Cape Town for analysis by an accredited laboratory.

BOGCMA pays for these analyses and the results are then loaded onto the Overstrand Municipal website.

Furthermore, the Overberg District Municipality (ODM) in Bredasdorp is responsible for environmental health aspects in the Overstrand.

“Unfortunately no samples could be taken between 12 December and 4 January due to financial constraints and the closure of the service provider over the festive period. The latest sample was taken on 5 January and the results will be available later in the week of 11 January,” he says.

“Natural bacterial growth is also common at this time of the year due to the increased water temperatures. This natural growth occurs in other estuary systems and should not be mistaken for pollution incidents or sewage spills.

If no pollution source can be found, then we need to accept that natural bacterial growth is taking place. We have more people swimming in the water and children could possibly urinate and defecate in the water. The water levels are low and the temperatures are high and this all leads to algal and bacterial growth that can be harmful to humans,” says Coenie.

“The ODM has a municipal health section with four of their Environmental Health Practitioners (one senior) based in Hermanus and one in Kleinmond.”

“Part of their duties are to monitor recreational water bodies for the presence of harmful bacteria. Unfortunately, the ODM sampling frequency is not nearly as high as that of BOGCMA and they only check for harmful bacteria once a month during the period October to April,” says Coenie.

“When the bacteriological readings at a specific recreational site are too high and pose a health risk, it is up to the municipal health section of ODM to close that site and put up notice boards to warn the public. The municipality usually assists with this process, but the call must be made by ODM because it is their mandate and they have the expertise to evaluate the danger level of the pollution. At the moment the Overstrand Municipality

Environmental Section comments on questions with regard to the health of the estuary and we advise, if requested, because we care about our environment and the community,” he says.

The official guidelines for safe water: Escherichia coli and Intestinal Enterococci are the two microbiological indicator organisms that are used to measure the indication of bacteria in Coastal Marine Waters. Estuaries are categorised as Coastal Marine Waters according to the Integrated Coastal Management Act, No 24 of 2008, and that is why these guidelines are used to monitor the water for safe recreational use. The following is the proposed operational management process to be followed according to the National and International Water Quality Guidelines for Recreational Use: 1) Surveillance Mode: single sample count < or = 140 enterococci/100ml • No action, continue routine monitoring programme 2) Alert Mode: single sample count > 140 enterococci/100ml • Increase sampling to daily (use one sample to confirm) • Consult sanitary inspection to identify source • Conduct sanitary survey to confirm source and take action and mitigation measures 3) Action Mode: single sample count > 280 enterococci/100ml • Increase sampling to daily (use two samples to confirm) • Consult sanitary inspection to identify source • Conduct sanitary survey to confirm source and take action and mitigation measures • Inform public through media/signage of health risk

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Celebration of dedication The distinctive Balcony Building, host to the celebrated Balcony tearoom of the early sixties and a boarding house respectively, has been the home of The Hermanus Factory Shop since 1983. Originally trading from the upstairs floor, the shop moved downstairs at the departure of Alex Grant pharmacy to their current premises in the Gateway Shopping Centre. Two custodians have loyally guided this Hermanus landmark through thirty three years of trade, initially Jörg Friedrich and since 2013, Fransien Koegelenberg.

Fransien began working at the Hermanus Factory Shop on 1 November 1992, the same year she became engaged to her husband, Johan. The shop originally opened selling swimwear and towels and over the years, more lines were added. Today, the broad selection on offer includes furniture, kitchenware, towels, fabrics, bedding and clothing.

Fransien attributes the shop’s success not only to the variety of stock items available, but also to the availability of goods that are unique to the shop. “I follow my gut when choosing stock, with some items made locally by craftsmen and women and others imported

by my suppliers. I am continually changing the products on offer to keep the shopping experience interesting for my clients and to have new offerings available, but closely guard that the unique character of the business remains the same.”

An exciting year ahead for U3A The Overberg University of the Third Age (U3A) will present a wide-ranging series of lectures during 2016 ranging from the US presidential elections to “understanding great music” to the history of cricket in the British Empire. The annual programme commences with the first lecture series on Monday 25 January at the Catholic Church Hall.

Residents continue to be drawn to the shop’s warm and appealing character, not to mention its sense of fun. The unassuming, relaxed offering fronts an efficiency and attention to detail that forms the core of the business’ success. “I never compromise on quality, but try to offer different price ranges on towels and fabrics for example, making the shop broadly accessible. I feel that our good level of service over the years has ensured that we are well supported by locals and visitors alike.”

The Annual General Meeting is an important event on the U3A calendar where prominent speakers who can address the issues of the day are featured. Prof. Theuns Eloff will be the guest speaker at the 2016 AGM on Thursday 4 February at the Sandbaai Hall at 17h30. He was the Vice-Chancellor of the North-West University. Dr. Eloff is a theologian, entrepreneur, diplomat and academic leader, who played a key part in the transformation of South Africa from an apartheid state to a modern democracy.

A twenty four year relationship with the business reflects Fransien’s commitment not only to a premium product and service, but also has afforded Hermanus a long and respected association with this doyenne of retail excellence.

The programme format that has been developed over the 12 years since the inception of the Overberg U3A will be retained and expanded. Monthly “Open Meetings” normally held in the Municipal Auditorium are open to the general public. Topics for 2016 include the work of Maggie Laubscher, the naval battle of Jutland, architecture of Cape rural churches and the importance of accountability in public life.

A proudly local success story indeed.

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to match the opinion survey which we conducted two years ago,” said Gert Claassen, chairman of the U3A. The lectures offered each week cover a wide variety of subjects such as important events in history, to lighter subjects, such as “what’s so funny about comedy?” The programme offers insights into new developments in medical care, images from the Hubble telescope and the world-renowned Rijksmuseum. Easter will be marked by a presentation of Easter music and will also commemorate the centenary of the Irish uprising of Easter 1916. A DVD on the works of Beethoven will appeal to music lovers and the popular series on “Travel and Adventure” will be continued.

Since 2016 is an election year, it was decided to present an analysis of demographics, developmental and local issues that affect voters in the Overberg.

New members are encouraged to participate in the third aspect of the U3A programme as well: “home groups”. These are only open to members and include specialised subjects, such as current affairs, economics, music appreciation, art appreciation and various literature topics.

A series of computer courses ranging from beginner to advanced will be offered this year.

These courses are only open to members.

The bulk of the lectures occur in three meetings per week on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays.

These lectures are also open to the public but an entrance fee is levied at the door. “The weekly lectures were very well attended during 2015. We try and tailor the programme variety

The membership fee for the year is R150. You may join by contacting Graham Palmer (grahampalmer@telkomsa.net) or at any meeting.

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Alex Grant Pharmacy/Clinic Gateway Centre, Hermanus

Tel: 028 312 4847

ingrid@alexgrantpharmacy.co.za Hours: Mondays-Fridays 08:00 - 17:30 Saturdays: 08:00 - 13:00

A. Stewart Pharmacy Pick n Pay Centre, Hermanus

Tel: 028 312 1410

arnold@aspharmacy.co.za Hours: Mondays-Fridays 08:30 - 18:00 Saturdays: 08:30 - 14:00 Sundays & Public Holidays 10:00 - 12:00

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How to check your coolant

The radiator in your vehicle cools your engine and needs water and coolant (antifreeze) to function. Keep the following points in mind as you check the level of the liquid in your cooling system: • Rather than open the cap on the radiator, just check to see whether the liquid reaches the “Full” line on the side of the coolant reservoir. If the liquid doesn’t reach the “Full” line, open the bottle and add a 50/50 mix of water and coolant until it does.

• Some coolants are premixed, so check the bottle to see whether you need to add water.

• Only in an emergency should you add only water to the coolant system. Most modern engines have aluminium cylinder heads, which require the protective anticorrosive properties of antifreeze.

• Some coolant recovery systems are pressurized and have a radiator pressure cap instead of a normal cap.

Some older vehicles have no coolant reservoir, so to check and add coolant, you have to open the cap on the radiator.

• Never add coolant to a hot engine! If you need to add more liquid, wait until the engine has cooled down to avoid the possibility of being burned or cracking your engine block. Don’t open the caps on either of these systems when the engine is hot; if you do, hot coolant may be ejected.

• Coolant is usually red, green, blue, or yellow. If it looks colourless, looks rusty, or has things floating around in it, flush your cooling system and add new coolant.

• If the coolant has a sludgy, oily surface, immediately take the vehicle to your mechanic to check for internal head gasket leakage. The service facility has special

equipment for performing this check.

• While you are checking your cooling system, feel the radiator hoses, too. They’re the big hoses that go into the top and come out of the bottom of the radiator. If they’re leaking, cracked, bulgy, or squishy, they should be replaced.

The Carnival is coming to town… at the Hermanus Golf Club!

The theme for Hermanus Golf Club’s Annual Benevolent Golf Day on 18 March is ‘Carnival’.

The day will be filled with all the bells and whistles associated with a day at the Carnival.

As in previous years, a morning and afternoon field will be played, and the format in both competitions will be a four ball alliance.

The competition fee in the morning is R290/player and R2400/four ball for corporate play in the afternoon. The beneficiaries of the Benevolent Golf Day are The Hermanus Senior

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Centre, SOFCA, Huis Lettie Theron and The Hermanus Hospital. “The contribution of golfers taking part, sponsorships and donations would be highly appreciated,” says event organisor Ilze Cloete.

“As an add-on to the Benevolent Golf Day, we are going to have a Carnival Treasure Hunt which will take participants to all the ‘hot spots’ in town,” says Ilze. “Your Treasure Map will be filled with stars from restaurants to museums to shops, and the announcement of the winner will be on 18 March at the Hermanus Golf Club.

There will be R10 000 up for grabs so watch this space and keep your eye on social media for more information, and where to buy your Treasure Hunt Map.” Be sure to circle 18 March in your diary either to play golf or find a treasure on the golf course.

Bookings can be made with Tarryn at bookings@hgc.co.za. For more details, contact Ilze on 082 414 8427.

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Hermanus Cancer Fund Christmas Concerts

Just before Christmas two wonderful evenings of music took place once again at Bouchard Finlayson in aid of the Hermanus Cancer Fund.

Christopher Duigan, a fine pianist and well known to Hermanus audiences, was joined by Mike Rossi, an internationally acclaimed jazz saxophonist who is Professor of Jazz and Woodwind at UCT. We were offered an exciting programme with an amazingly high standard of musicianship.

During the coming year, the funds raised will be used to support individual patients who are terminally ill and their families in this part of the Overberg; there is a great need for such financial help and the Hermanus Cancer Fund can respond swiftly. Requests may be for such as the purchase of specialised equipment for pain control, medication or nutritious food parcels.

This was the twelfth year of these Christmas

concerts, all of which have been sponsored very generously by Charles and Lilian Lloys Ellis and held in the wonderful setting of the cellar at Bouchard Finlayson winery kindly hosted by Peter Finlayson. hank you to Talk2 who kindly sponsored all our promotional material, to Louis at Fleurs for two beautiful bouquets and to all those who generously donated raffle prizes : Matthews Boutique, Book Cottage, Lembu Gallery, Beach House, Food and Wine restaurant and Pear Tree restaurant.

Congratulations to the raffle prize winners who were: 1. M Teubes; 2. Mrs Lombard; 3. J Hayter: 4. B Hackett; 5. D. Stoffberg; 6. Jan Robertson; 7. K Melville.

With many thanks to all of you who supported the Hermanus Cancer Fund.

Helen Gardner

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Wednesday 13 January

• Graze Farmers Market, 09:00-12:00, Graze Restaurant, Stanford. Reduce your carbon footprint and get your fresh veggies at Graze.

• The Hermanus Country Market – Summer Night Market, 17:00-21:00, Fairways Avenue.

Stunning food, fresh and wholesome goodies.

Saturday 16 January

• Lemm’s Corner Market, 08:30, Main Road, Hermanus. Crafts, clothes, jewellery, bags, toys and art.

• An introduction to Annie Sloan's decorative chalk paint, 08:30, The Plough Shed. Call: 083 267 9432.

• Hermanuspietersfontein Food & Wine Market, 09:00-13:00, The Village. Where wine and food lovers both local and international meet.

• The Hermanus Country Market, 09:00-13:00, Fairways Avenue. Stunning food, fresh and wholesome goodies.

• Market in the Garden, 09:00-14:00, St Peter’s Church. A wonderful market set amongst the trees in the heart of town. Sit down in the tea garden and enjoy the surrounds.

• Stanford Saturday Morning Market, 09:3012:00, The Stanford Hotel. Farmers, crafters and hobbyists bring to you homemade and homebaked goodies.

• Hermanus parkrun, 08:00, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. Free timed 5km walk or run come rain or shine. The route is dog friendly and children are most welcome.

• Shakuhachi concert, music and meditation with Adrian Freedman at 19:30, Bodhi Khaya Retreat. R150 adults, R120 students. Tickets on sale at the door. Call: 028 388 0156.

Wednesday 20 January

• Graze Farmers Market, 09:00-12:00, Graze Restaurant, Stanford. Reduce your carbon footprint and get your fresh veggies at Graze.

• Stanford Saturday Morning Market, 09:3012:00, The Stanford Hotel. Farmers, crafters and hobbyists bring to you homemade and homebaked goodies.

• The Hermanus Country Market – Summer Night Market, 17:00-21:00, Fairways Avenue.

Stunning food, fresh and wholesome goodies.

Saturday 23 January

• Hermanus parkrun, 08:00, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. Free timed 5km walk or run come rain or shine. The route is dog friendly and children are most welcome.

• Lemm’s Corner Market, 08:30, Main Road, Hermanus. Crafts, clothes, jewellery, bags, toys and art.

• Hermanuspietersfontein Food & Wine Market, 09:00-13:00, The Village. Where wine and food lovers both local and international meet.

• The Hermanus Country Market, 09:00-13:00, Fairways Avenue. Stunning food, fresh and wholesome goodies.

• Market in the garden, 09:00-14:00, St Peters Church. A wonderful market set amongst the trees in the heart of town. Sit down in the tea garden and enjoy the surrounds.

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• Nataniël, Hope at Paul Cluver. Gates open at 17:00. Do not miss the opportunity to watch one of SA’s most beloved and most eccentric performers live. R280 per ticket; book at Computicket or online at www.cluver.com • Stanford’s annual Burn’s Supper, 19:00. Lighthearted serious humour and appreciation of the Scottish National Bard, Robert Burns (1759-’96) with his music, song, verse, food, drinks and toasts. Call: 028 3410 066.

• Andrew Young unplugged, 19:30, Municipal Auditorium. Andrew along with South African musicians will perform unplugged versions of his hits as well as popular classics such as Desperado, Hey Jude and Baker Street. Tickets R150 via www.webtickets.co.za

Tuesday 26 January

• U3A – The History of New York City – “City of tomorrow” (Part 1), 10:00, The Catholic Church Hall.

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• Open social dances every Wednesday and Friday 20:30 - 23:00. R30 per person, bring own drinks and snacks. Hermanus Social Dance Club 072 316 5787, www.hermanusdance.co.za

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Diarise our ‘Over 40’s’ dance evening on 3oth January 2016!! Great music, but not too loud, so you can still chat with your friends. BOOK NOW!!

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AANSOEKE OM HULPTOEKENNINGS VIR DIE 2016/17 BOEKJAAR

IZICELO ZEMALI YESIBONELELO SIKARHULUMENTE SONYAKA-MALI WAMA-2016/17

APPLICATIONS FOR GRANTS-IN-AID FOR THE 2016/17 FINANCIAL YEAR

Hiermee word geleentheid aan organisasies en ander instansies gebied om aansoeke vir finansiële hulptoekennings ter ondersteuning van gemeenskapsprojekte gedurende die 2016/17 boekjaar in die munisipale gebied van Munisipaliteit Overstrand in te dien.

Kunikwa eli thuba iintlangano namanye amaziko ukuba afake izicelo zemali yesibonelelo sikarhulumente kuMasipala waseOverstrand ngenjongo yokuxhasa ngemali iiprojekthi zoluntu kummandla walo masipala ngonyaka-mali wama-2016/17.

Herewith the opportunity is presented to organisations and other institutions to submit applications to Overstrand Municipality for grants-in-aid for the purpose of supporting community projects in the municipal area financially in the course of the 2016/17 financial year.

Projekte wat vir hulptoekennings oorweeg sal word, moet die Munisipaliteit Overstrand se doelstellings, oogmerke, programme en aksies aanvul. Die doel is om eksterne organisasies te ondersteun met gemeenskapsprojekte wat binne die Munisipaliteit se area van verantwoordelikheid val, om gemeenskap ontwikkeling te bevorder.

Slegs projekte onder die volgende kategorieë sal vir hulptoekennings oorweeg word: gesondheid, omgewing, vaste afval (reiniging), welsyn en maatskaplike ontwikkeling en sport en ontspanning, verwys asseblief na die Hulptoekenningsbeleid vir meer besonderhede.

Aansoeke moet ons teen sakesluiting, naamlik 16h00, op Maandag 15 February 2016 bereik. Adresseer asseblief geposte aansoeke aan die Direkteur: Bestuursdienste by een van onderstaande adresse en dui duidelik aan dat dit n Aansoek vir n Hulptoekenning is.

Fisiese Adres: Overstrand Munisipaliteit Korporatiewe Hoof Kantoor Magnolia Straat 1 Hermanus 7200

Pos Adres: Pos Bus 20 Hermanus 7200

Geen laat, onvolledig of onvoldoende aansoeke sal oorweg word nie. Die Munisipaliteit hou die reg voor om nie ’n hulptoekenning te maak aan enige of alle organisasies wat om toekenning aansoek doen nie.

Navrae / versoeke vir aansoekvorms: Riana Steenekamp: Tel: 028 313 8004; e-pos: rsteenekamp@overstrand.gov.za Gerhard Smit: Tel: 028 313 8035; e-pos: gsmit@overstrand.gov.za MUNISIPALE BESTUURDER Kennisgewing 5/2016 12 Januarie 2016

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Monday to Saturday 12h00 – 21h00 (late) and on Sunday for dinner from 5pm

Ma-Don 08:00 - 17:30 / Vry 08:00 - 18:00 Sat 08:00 - 14:00 / Son 09:00 - 12:00

Sodanige aansoeke sal kragtens die bepalings van die Munisipaliteit se Hulptoekenningsbeleid oorweeg word. Dié beleid tesame met die voorgeskrewe aansoekvorm is op die munisipale webtuiste, www.overstrand.gov.za, beskikbaar of kan aangevra word.

Casa Beira-Mar 282 Piet Retief Sandbaai 072 126 7656

Ezo zicelo ziya kunikwa ingqwalasela phantsi koMgaqo-Nkqubo WeSibonelelo SeMali KaRhulumente kamasipala. Lo mgaqonkqubo kunye nefomu efanelekileyo yesicelo uyafumaneka kwijelo likamasipala elileli www.overstrand.gov.za okanye unokucelwa kwi-Ofisi kaSodolophu okanye eyoMphathi wezoNxibelelwano.

Iiprojekthi eziya kunikwa ingqwalasela yokufumana le mali yesibonelelo sikarhulumente kufuneka zihambisane nezinto ajolise kuzo, iinjongo, iinkqubo kunye nemisebenzi kaMasipala wase-Overstrand. Injongo kukuxhasa iintlangano zangaphandle ekuhambiseni iinkonzo ezinokuthanani noxanduva analo umasipala kuluntu, nokufaka isandla kuphuhliso loluntu kwanokuyila amaqhina obudlelwane obuhlala buhleli ukuze sikwazi ukuphumeza iinjongo zesiCwangciso SikaMasipala SezoShishino njengoko sandlalwe kwi-IDP. Lo mgaqo-nkqubo ukwavula amathuba okubonelelwa ngemali kwamaphulo adibeneyo kunye neearhente zangaphandle ngelokuhlangabezana neenjongo zophuhliso kurhulumente wezekhaya.

Ziprojekthi eziphantsi koludidi kuphela eziyakunikwa ingqwalasela yokufumana isibonelelo semali sikarhulumente: ezempilo, ezendalo esingqongileyo, ezenkunkuma (ukucoca), uphuhliso lwentlalo yoluntu kwanezemidlalo nolonwabo, nceda ujonge incwadi yenkqubo “policy” yesicelo semali yesibonelelo “Grant-in-Aid” ukuba ufuna inkcazelo ethe vetshe.

Ezi zicelo zifanele zifike kuthi engadlulanga uMvulo umhla woku-15 Febhuwari wama-2016, ekupheleni komsebenzi, ngentsimbi yesi-16h00. Ncede uthumele imbalelwano ziye kuMongameli: Wenkonzo zabasebenzi nakweyiphi idilesi kwezikhankanyiweyo ngezantsi ze ubhale ngokucacileyo ukuba sisicelo semali yesibonelelo. “Grant-in-Aid Application” Physical Address: Overstrand Municipality Corporate Head Office 1 Magnolia Street Hermanus 7200

Postal Address: PO Box 20 Hermanus 7200

Izicelo ezifike imvakwexesha, nezingaqgitywanga ukugcwaliswa kunye nezingathobeli ngokwesicelo azisayi kunikwa ngqalelo. Umasipala unelungelo lokunganikezeli ngemali yesibonelelo kuyo nayiphi na okanye kuzo zonke iintlangano ezifaka izicelo zemali yesibonelelo.

Imibuzo/nesicelo sefomu yesicelo nxibelelena no: Riana Steenekamp : kulenombolo: 028 313 8004, imeyili: rsteenekamp@overstrand.gov.za no Gerhard Smit: kulenombolo: 028 313 8035, imeyili: gsmit@overstrand.gov.za UMPHATHI KAMASIPALA Isaziso 5/2016 Umhla we-12 ka Janyuwari wama-2016

Such applications will be considered in terms of the municipality’s Grant-in-Aid Policy. This policy and the relevant application form are available on the Municipality’s website www.overstrand.gov.za or can be requested.

Projects that will be considered for a grant-in-aid should complement Overstrand Municipality’s goals, objectives, programmes and actions. The objective is to support external organisations in delivering services to communities which fall within the municipality’s area of responsibility, to contribute towards community development.

Only projects under the following categories will be considered for a grant-in-aid: health, environment, solid waste (cleansing), social development and sport and recreation, please refer to the Grant-in-Aid policy for more detail.

Oskars Village Square Market Street 028 312 3873 Paradiso Village Square Piazza 028 313 1153

Applications should reach us by no later than Monday, 15 February 2016, at close of business, viz 16h00. Please address mailed applications to the Director: Management Services on any of the addresses below and clearly indicate that it is a Grant-in-Aid Application.

Physical Address: Overstrand Municipality Corporate Head Office 1 Magnolia Street Hermanus 7200

Postal Address: PO Box 20 Hermanus 7200

No late, incomplete or non-compliant applications will be considered. The Municipality reserves the right not to allocate a grant-in-aid to any or all organisations applying for grants.

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Enquiries / requests for application forms: Riana Steenekamp: Tel: 028 313 8004; e-mail:rsteenekamp@overstrand.gov.za Gerhard Smit: Tel: 028 313 8035; e-mail:gsmit@overstrand.gov.za MUNICIPAL MANAGER Notice 5/2016 12 January 2016

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Hermanus the place to be

“Hermanus was abuzz with activity and visitors enjoyed the best summer weather in many years,” says Frieda Lloyd, PR manager of Hermanus Tourism. “We presented a full, exciting and varied programme this festive season to suit all interests and ensure that Hermanus remains a top holiday destination.”

This is what visitors had to say about their holiday in Hermanus:

The Fourie family from Potchefstroom Estie (left): “Wherever you go you are surrounded by stunning views of the mountain and seaside. I quite like the stores as each one is unique and there is lots to look at.”

Jurgens (right): “We are here for the day; we are actually visiting from Struisbaai. I must say that the town seems well organised. It is one of the cleanest places we have seen.”

EASTCLIFF AUTO CC OVERSTRAND MUNISIPALITEIT HERMANUS: OORDRAG VAN ‘N GEDEELTE VAN ERF 4771 AANGRENSEND AAN ERF 4075, HERMANUS VIR TUINMAAK DOELEINDES (VOËLKLIP) Kennis geskied hiermee in terme van Artikel 14 van die Wet op Plaaslike Regering: Munisipale Finansiëlebestuur (Wet 56 van 2003) van die Raad se voorneme om Munisipale eiendom, synde ’n Gedeelte van Erf 4771 aangrensend aan Erf 4075, Voëlklip, Hermanus, oor te dra aan: KOPER: P M & B LEWIN KOOPSOM: R309,345.00 (BTW UITGESLUIT) DOEL: TUINMAAK DOELEINDES Navrae rakende die transaksie kan gerig word aan Me A Kotze, (028) 316-3724 / anjakotze@overstrand.gov.za Enige beswaar teen die voorgestelde oordrag moet behoorlik gemotiveerd en skriftelik wees en die ondergetekende voor of op 15 Februarie 2016 bereik.

Indien ’n persoon nie kan lees of skryf nie, kan so ʼn persoon sy/haar beswaar/kommentaar mondelings by die Munisipale Kantore, Magnoliastraat, Hermanus aflê, waar ’n personeellid sal help om dit op skrif te stel.

Kennisgewing Nr. 03/2016 Munisipale Kantore HERMANUS 7200 Thembeka Properties T/A The Hermanus News CC GROENEWALD 12 Januarie 2016 MUNISIPALE BESTUURDER OVERSTRAND MUNICIPALITY HERMANUS: TRANSFER OF A PORTION OF ERF 4771 ADJACENT TO ERF 4075, HERMANUS FOR GARDENING PURPOSES (VOËLKLIP) Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 14 of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act (Act 56 of 2003) of Council’s intention to transfer Municipal property, being a portion of Erf 4771 adjacent to Erf 4075, Voëlklip, Hermanus, to: PURCHASER: P M & B LEWIN PURCHASE PRICE: R309,345.00 (VAT EXCLUDED) PURPOSE: GARDENING PURPOSES Enquiries regarding this transaction can be directed to Ms A Kotze, (028) 316-3724 / anjakotze@overstrand.gov.za Any objections against the proposed transfer must be properly motivated in writing and be lodged at the undersigned by not later than 15 February 2016.

Persons who are unable to read or write can submit their objection/comments verbally at the Municipal Offices, Magnolia Street, Hermanus, where they will be assisted by a staff member to put it in writing.

Notice No. 03/2016 Municipal Offices Hermanus 7200 Thembeka Properties T/A The Hermanus News CC GROENEWALD 12 January 2016 MUNICIPAL MANAGER UMASIPALA WASE-OVERSTRAND HERMANUS: UKUBUYISWA KWENXALENYE YESIZA U-4771 ESIYAMENE NESIZA U-4075, HERMANUS NGENJONGO YOKUSEBENZI GADI (E-VOËLKLIP) Isaziso sikhutshwa ngokwemiqathango yeCandelo lweShum’ elineSine (Section 14) phantsi koMthetho wezobuRhulumente bezeKhaya: Nolawulo lweziMali zoMaspala (Umthetho wamaShumi amaHlanu anesiThandathu wonyaka ka 2003 – Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act (Act 56 of 2003) ovakalis’ iinjongo zeBhunga ekubuyiselweni umhlaba kaMasipala, osiSiza 4771 esiyamene neSiza4075, eVoelklip, Hermanus, ku: UMTHENGI: P M & B LEWIN IXABISO LOKUTHENGA: R309,345.00 (KUNGAQUKI I-VAT) INJONGO: NGENJONGO YOKUSEBENZI GADI Imibuzo malunga nolurhwebo ingajoliswa kuNkosazana -Me A Kotze, (028) 316-3724 / anjakotze@overstrand.gov.za Naziphina izichasi kwesisiphakamiso sokundululwa komhlaba kufuneka zizthuzelwe ngokufanelekileyo zibhalwe phantsi ephepheni kwaye zinikezelwe kulo utyikitywe ngezantsi phambi komhla we 15 Febhuwari 2016.

Umntu ongakwaziyo ukufunda nobhala angasifaka isichasi okanye izimvo ngomlomo kwiiOfisi zika Maspalka, esikwiStalato i-Magnolia, eHermanusu, apho bayakincedwa lilungu eli liGosa ukubhala eso sichasi okany’uluvo.

Inombolo yeSaziso 03/2016 Ii-Ofisi zikaMaspala e-Hermanus 7200 Thembeka Properties T/A The Hermanus News CC GROENEWALD 12 uJanuwari 2016 UMLAWULI KAMASPALA

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The Dekker family from Johannesburg Kathrina (left): “It is a wonderful place with lots to see and do. We have been here for one week and have spent time between Hermanus and Uilenkraalsmond.”

Nita (middle): “The shopping is fantastic, there are so many stores to browse through and I especially like the market stalls in the centre of town!”

Belinda (right): “Hermanus has some of the best beaches and we agreed as a family that it also has the best ice-cream parlours and ice-cream trucks in South Africa.”

The Peacock family from Canada Cathy (left): “We travel to South Africa for 5 months of the year. We have been coming to Hermanus year in and year out for many years, we are obviously in love with the place!”

Kevin (right): “The town and outlying regions are quite beautiful and the restaurants are absolutely superb. The variety on offer is marvellous.”

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The Samuels Family from Cape Town Amy ( left): “We are staying at Arabella and are having so much fun; the place has lots to do!”

Lynn (centre): “We were here last year and it felt a lot busier then, it does appear to be quieter. Both the kids and I really do enjoy coming here.”

Jordan (centre): “We are here for 5 days and have always come to Hermanus for a bit of a holiday before we go back to school.”

Deolmayn (right): “I like the greenery in the centre of town, the trees and plants along the walkways are nice, but I wonder if those who planted them were aware that some of the trees give off a bad smell?”

Friends Marie van Zyl from Malmesbury and Estie van Heerden from Cape Town Estie (left): “Both of our grandparents have holiday houses here. From the time school closes until the time it opens we spend in Hermanus.”

Marie (right): “We spend most of our time on the beaches. It has been so hot so it is the best place to be, plus the seawater has been warm.

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Sport written & compiled by: Tony O’Hagan After moving from Vredendal, Jopie and Debbie Robbertse opened Sneakers Edition in 1996 and have been serving the Hermanus community with sport and leisurewear since inception.

Over these years, they have witnessed the changing profile of the town, from a village based community to a large town.

Developments have sprung up around them and yet Sneakers continues as a sought after destination.

Situated in Main Road, behind The Village Square, Sneakers offers a wide range of sport and leisure footwear and apparel.

Jopie also explains how the product mix in his store has changed from predominantly footwear (70% of revenue) in the late 90's to equal percentages for footwear and apparel at present. In recent times, the bigger sport's chains have opened in Hermanus but Jopie feels there is still a place for the independent sport store providing the personal touch and direct contact with the owner.

There have also been changes in the procurement of product from the major sports

Answers To Sports Quiz 22nd December 1. Which team did South Africa beat in the finals of the 2015 Rugby Sevens tournament played in Cape Town?

Answer: Argentina 2. Who is captain of the English Test Cricket team currently on tour in South Africa?

Answer: Alastair Cook 3. Who is coach of the Bidvest Wits premier league soccer team?

Answer: Gavin Hunt 4. Which sports brand sponsors Orlando Pirates premier soccer team?

Answer: adidas 5. Which team won the the recent Davis Cup tennis challenge and in which country was the final played?

Answer: Great Britain/Belgium

20 Years in the Sport and Leisure Industry brands. In earlier times, most of these brands had agents in the country areas who called at the store but with the advent of technology, most of the ordering is now done online.

Product viewing is available at the showrooms of the major brands situated in the bigger metropoles.

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Jopie and Debbie have overcome challenges in their 20 years of trading in Hermanus including the threat of a fire destroying their premises when part of The Village Square burnt down some years back. They are both people of faith and believe this has assisted them in overcoming obstacles in their business environment.

Sneakers has given back to the community and Jopie recalls sponsoring the Hermanus High School rugby team with jackets and kit bags for their tour to New Zealand in 2002. One of the stars of that team was the prop forward Petrus du Plessis who is today part of the Saracens rugby team in the U.K. A major contribution to the success of Sneakers is the involvement of their family in the running of the business, with both daughters, Rachelle and Daniella providing a helping hand during their holidays in the early days. Of major significance, in the business is their loyal staff, many of whom

Sports Quiz No. 8 Here is a taste of our sports quiz which will be a sponsored corner in the weeks ahead with prizes for our readers. In the meantime try your hand at the following questions. submit your name, telephone number and answers via email to news@thehermanusnews.co.za 1. In the recent cricket test played at Newlands in Cape Town, which South African batsman scored his maiden test century?

2. Which South African Premier League soccer team have the nickname "The Urban Warriors"?

3. Who has recently been appointed as interim coach of the Stormers rugby team?

4. According to the latest ATP tennis rankings, who is the No. 2 ranked men’s tennis player?

5. Who is known for the saying, "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee"?

See answers in our next edition.

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Bodyboarding event a resounding success Tristan Roberts, Hermanus’s own bodyboarding hero, has reached his goal of hosting an event to further not only the public image of bodyboarding but also to show his appreciation to the local community who has supported him during the past 12 years.

The first Onrus Pro/Jnr Classic event was held on 12 December at the Onrus beach and despite the inclement weather a total of 45 bodyboarders took part.

“I definitely want to host another Onrus Classic in 2016. We hope to make it even bigger and better and to add a women's division, as well as to include surfboarding in the line-up,” says Tristan, who was also one of Curro Hermanus’s top achieving 2015 matriculants.

donated to the Hermanus Rainbow Trust. The money raised came to a total of R4 700, which was just enough to pay for the items on the organisation’s Christmas wish list.

“I would like to thank everyone for supporting the event and turning it into a great success.

Bodyboarding is a sport that can make a big difference in a person’s life and help them to experience a healthy lifestyle. Thanks to all the event sponsors Zion South Africa, Pride Bodyboards, Cape Town Bodyboarding Club, Sea of Spa Sunscreen and Hermanus Toyota.

Without them the event would not have been possible.”

Tristan has won two world titles and this year will be chasing after his dream of becoming the APB World Champ with the help of local sponsors such as Hermanus Toyota.

“The young guys were really pushing their limits and the pro's were taking full advantage of the wave size. It was a good, full day of bodyboarding. The bodyboarders were happy to have an event of this kind at Onrus Beach.”

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Success for Hermanus Matrics of 2015 The class of 2015’s long anxious wait for their matric results was finally over when the results of the National Senior Certificate exams were released last week by the Department of Education. Although the national pass rate experienced a drop of just over 5% - from 75.8% in 2014 to 70.7% in 2015 – the Overberg district did exceptionally well. Of the 80 school districts nationwide, the Overberg was the third best performer.

Hermanus High School continued its proud tradition with a 100% pass rate. Of the 154 candidates that sat for the 2015 NSC exam, 121 received a bachelor pass, representing 79% of the school’s matriculants. The highest achievers were Morgane Bourdin, Cameron Hendricks and Leah Michie, who took joint first position with an average of 93% each. In total, 20 matriculants received an A-aggregate.

“We are obviously very happy with these results,” says Greg Hassenkamp, principal of Hermanus High. “We are also very proud of the fact that the Western Cape is the topperforming province in South Africa, and that Overberg schools have performed so well on the national stage – it shows that there are quality schools in the district, and that learners do not have to go far to get a quality education.” Hassenkamp also praised his staff and said the school’s success can be largely

attributed to them. “I am blessed with dedicated, motivated and highly qualified personnel who go beyond the call of duty to ensure the success of each of our students.”

Hennie Mentz, principal of Curro Hermanus, is delighted with the results of the school’s first matric class. Of the 25 candidates who wrote the Independent Examination Board (IEB) exam, 18 received a Bachelor pass and 7 a Diploma pass. The school had 3 A candidates – the top student is Mary Gordon, who achieved an average of 82%, followed by Sasiyyah Moos and Jacques Stoop. “The Class of 2015 has now laid the foundation for our future matrics,” says Hennie Mentz, principal of Curro Hermanus.

“We are very proud of our students and happy with their results.”

Vivienne Mitchley, principal of Northcliff House College, is also very pleased with their results.

They had 13 candidates and all but one passed, with 8 Bachelor passes and 4 Diploma passes. “It is our highest academic results for years,” says Vivienne. “It was also the first year that one of our matriculants achieved 7 distinctions – the school’s top achiever, Luke Evans.”

Hawston Secondary School also boasts an 82% pass rate, but at the time of going to press the principal, Ivy Adams, was unavailable for comment.

These Hermanus schools all made a significant contribution towards the overall performance of the Overberg district. Not only was Overberg the best performing district in the Western Cape – the province itself also out-performed the other provinces in the country by achieving an overall pass rate of 84.7%. This represents an increase of 2.5 percentage points from 2014 and the highest number of passes ever achieved in this province since the inception of the NSC.

country to have recorded an improvement in the pass rate. More importantly, every single learner who passed matric in the 8 education districts of the Western Cape passed with access to higher education.

The Bachelor pass rate (learners who passed with access to studying for a degree) for the Western Cape has increased again, to 41.7%.

This figure is the highest in the country. The remainder of successful matriculants all passed with access to study either for a diploma or higher education certificate.

An increase in access to a Bachelor's Degree or Diploma is particularly significant, said Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga, as it broadens the opportunities for learners to study further. Altogether, 22 379 candidates qualified for Bachelor Degree study in the Western Cape, which represents 3 855 more bachelor passes than the previous NSC. Candidates achieving access to a Diploma also increased significantly from 14 573 in 2014 to 16 496 in 2015. A further 6 605 achieved certificates, leaving zero candidates that passed without access to Higher Education.

Gauteng was close on its heels with an 84.2% pass rate. The Free State was the third-best performing province with an 81.6% pass rate, followed by North West with 81.5%. Next was Mpumalanga with 78.6%, the Northern Cape with 69.4%, Limpopo with 65.9%, and KwaZuluNatal with 60.7%. The worst performing province was the Eastern Cape with a pass rate of 56.8%.

The Western Cape claims top spot while retaining quality. It is the only province in the

Out of 80 districts countrywide, the Overberg took third place in the best performing school district stakes. The best performing district was Sedibeng, followed by Gauteng West, Overberg and the Cape Metropolitan area.

Curro Hermanus: A group of matriculants who gathered at Curro Hermanus last week for their results.

Hermanus High School: Justin Inch is one of the 20 A-candidates from Hermanus High School and will be starting his law studies this year.

The deputy principal of Qhayiya Secondary School, Mogamat Kamedien, says their results are right on target. “We were aiming for an 80% pass rate and achieved 80.6%, which is up from

Northcliff House College: Celebrating their matric results at Northcliff House College last week were Johann Havenga, Luke Evans (the school’s top achiever), Denise Clarke-Brown, Lochel Coetzee and Courtney Smith.

last year’s pass rate of 75%.” Of the 129 candidates, 104 passed – 33 achieved a Bachelor pass (25.6%), 39 a Diploma pass (30.2%) and 32 a Higher Certificate pass (24.8%).

“We are very gratified and proud of our students,” says Mogamat.

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