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A FILLY IS BORN The newest member of the Fisherhaven herd of the Rooisand Wild Horses is a beautiful, healthy filly which was born to the mare known as Stardust on 28 September. The filly was sired by William, the stallion that was killed on 3 July when it collided with a vehicle on the R43. According to Leanne Dryburgh of Rooisand Horse Watch, Stardust is the daughter of Star, the mare that was killed in the first accident near Meerensee on 29 March, and the granddaughter of Midnight and Streetfighter, the stallion that was also killed in a road accident on Farm Road on 4 April. “She comes from a long line of fine wild horses,” says Leanne, “and her birth is an especially joyful occasion after the tragic accidents.”

Stardust is also the mother of the yearling, Storm, born on a stormy day in August 2018. The horse volunteers of Rooisand Horse Watch put a poll on their Facebook page for the community to cast their vote for a name for the filly – and the winning name was Rain.

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Action galore at Walker Bay 7s

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cluding representatives from a whale festival in America and a Brazilian media crew, came to observe and report on what Hermanus had to offer.

“The combination of music, wine, food and sports events, together with displays by the whales in the bay, kept everyone entertained and not even the rainy weather on Sunday could deter people from being part of the action,” said Cape Whale Coast Tourism Manager, Frieda Lloyd. According to her, several international groups, in-

Accommodation establishments were filled to capacity and several indicated that they achieved their best occupation rates over the last two weeks, since the end of the previous summer season. Several tourists looking to book accommodation in Hermanus this past weekend could only be accommodated in neighbouring towns.

host of festivals and events over the past weekend in the Overstrand have set the scene for what is expected to be a bumper summer season.

The mix of events and festivals included the 28th annual Hermanus Whale Festival, the Hermanus Wine and Food Festival, the GetSavvi Walker Bay 7s, the Ubumnandi Music Festival and the Build It 7s Rugby Festival.

exceptionally busy and afforded visitors the opportunity to learn more about our ecosystems along with the challenges we face in preserving our unique natural environment for future generations. (Read more on P 5)

Jeanette du Toit, the organiser of the Whale Festival, said that although this year’s festival had its challenges, the vibe in town was positively electric and visitors had a wide choice of activities and stalls to choose from.

"As the only eco-marine festival in the country, our commitment to the environment was illustrated by the tremendous job our cleaners did this year. Several visitors and locals commented on how clean the festival area was kept. The municipality must also be commended for their hard work in

“This year the Eco-Marine Tent was

keeping the bins clean and removing refuse bags as fast as possible.”

Du Toit said the rainy weather had an impact on the number of people who attended the festival this year.

“Last year we had approximately 100 000 people attending over the three days. I am still waiting on confirmation of the final figures, but I can safely say that the number of visitors was around 80 000, with most of the people attending on Saturday.”

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Check your trees for the shot hole borer R

esidents of the Overstrand have been asked to keep a watchful eye on their trees for any signs of activity by the Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer (PSHB). Since its discovery in KwaZulu-Natal in 2017, the FABI team has confirmed the presence of the PSHB in eight of the nine provinces in South Africa.

The PSHB is a tiny, invasive, black beetle that is smaller than a sesame seed and digs tunnels into numerous tree species to lay eggs and deposit fungus that block the tree's internal transport system.

Female beetles make tunnels, or galleries, in the trunks and branches of host trees and lay their eggs inside. Males are much smaller, do not fly, and don’t leave the galleries. The females vector (or carry from tree to tree) a fungus (Fusarium euwallaceae) that grows in their galleries, and the adult beetles and their larvae depend

on it for food. While this fungus definitely helps the beetles out, it is really bad for the trees and clogs their water and food conducting tissues.

Signs and symptoms of PSHB attack can vary a lot depending on the type of tree, but the tiny beetle entry and exit holes (a bit smaller than the tip of a ballpoint pen) are usually present in the tree’s bark.

Sawdust is often found around the holes or on the ground around the trunk; sometimes a sawdust “toothpick” can be seen sticking out of the beetle hole. In areas around the beetle holes, trees may have ‘bleeding’ symptoms (liquid oozing out of the bark), ‘gumming’ symptoms (blobs of goo coming out of the bark), or ‘sugar volcano’ symptoms (little cone-shaped piles of white powdery stuff on the bark).

PSHB causes branches to die and can eventually kill the whole tree.

Branches can also be weakened by the beetles’ tunnelling and break

off, revealing webs of galleries filled with black fungus.

To date, no comprehensive solution has been found and there is no fully effective or registered treatment for either the insect or the fungus.

The focus is on containment until a solution can be found.

According to botanists it is important to note the following: • Correct disposal of infected wood is essential to curb the spread; • Burning infected wood is not effective as the beetles fly away from the heat; • Current pesticides and fungicides are not effective; and • Chemical control is not effective as the beetles are deep inside the wood.

In an attempt to keep this infestation in check, Overstrand Municipality appeals to all property owners, and concerned neighbours, to

check trees for signs.

Cautionary procedures should be taken when transporting or handling plants and trees. Don’t move plants that portray signs of infestations, and rather cut infected plants into smaller pieces, seal and keep them in direct sunlight. The heat from the sunlight will kill the insect and its larvae.

The Municipality is working on protocols for containment should the beetle be found in the Overstrand area.

Should any of the above symptoms be observed in trees that suggest infestation by PSHB, please report it to Horticulturist Lauren Rainbird (028 313 8972) or the Environmental Management Services Department (028 316 3724) or send an email to enquiries@overstrand.gov.za so that the necessary steps can be instituted to contain the risks.

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Weekend sets scene for summer season From P 1 According to the municipality, the highest count of vehicles coming into Hermanus on Friday 27 September was between 18:00 and 19:00 (844 cars); on Saturday the highest count was 780 between 13:00 and 14:00; and on Sunday the highest incoming count was 440 between 13:00 and 14:00.

On Sunday, which also marked the end of the short school holiday, the highest number of outgoing vehicles was 860 between 15:00 and 16:00.

This led to huge traffic volumes on the N2 towards Cape Town, with many motorists experiencing delays due to traffic jams, especially along Sir Lowry’s Pass. At the start of the holiday on 20 September, 850 vehicles entering Hermanus were counted between 18:30 and 19:30.

Traffic officials said no accidents resulting in fatalities were recorded on roads in the Overstrand during the weekend. Du Toit said there were also no serious incidents of crime reported, despite the large number of people in Hermanus on Saturday. “We have

the Mount Pleasant sports ground, said the feedback on the festival has been overwhelmingly positive.

to thank local Law Enforcement and SAPS for a sterling job. There was continuous visible policing by foot and mounted patrols that made it difficult for criminals to operate.

“We did see an increase in the number of lost children, but in most cases, they were locals who came to the festival unsupervised by adults. There were also incidents where traders set up shop illegally, mainly on sidewalks and areas around parks – but apart from this we feel that the festival was once again a huge success.

Gideon Serfontein, chair of the Hermanus Business Chamber, said their members support the Hermanus Whale Festival, as it is part of what the region has to offer. “This year’s festival brought much welcomed business to town, which in turn led to positive energy that can only help us in preparing for the summer season.

We appreciate the efforts by the authorities and organisers to keep the festivities orderly and clean.

"We do think it is important to review our planning for the 2020 festival and as a community to take the best from

the past and combine it with fresh ideas for the future. It has been and should remain an important event on the Overstrand tourism calendar,” he said.

Clinton Lerm, chair of the Whale Coast Business and Community Forum, said they are hopeful that this past weekend will set the scene for the upcoming summer season. “I am confident that we are slowly recovering from the setbacks we had in 2018. Weekends like this help in creating stability in our town and allowing all the communities to work together to help grow our economy.”

Ulla du Toit of the Wine Village, which organises the annual Hermanus Wine and Food Festival, said the popularity of this year’s festival took everyone by surprise. “We were astounded by the number of people who visited the festival and all the vendors indicated that they did very brisk trade. We are thankful to the local community who support us every year and who assists us in drawing people to our region and introducing them to all the culinary, beer, gin and wine offerings of our region.” (Read more on P 14) Siyabulela Notwala, organiser of the Ubumnandi Festival that was held on

“There were many new challenges to face by hosting the event at a new venue. And although we did not break even financially, we are excited by the feedback from the different communities. We have already received requests to host the event over two days in order to make it one of the largest and best cultural music events in the region. We will certainly consider that and with the help of our community, I am sure that next year we will be better and bigger than ever before,” he said.

Bianca le Roux, organiser of the GetSavvi Walker Bay 7s, said the participation in this sporting tournament grew by over 100% since last year, with more than 1 000 athletes taking part. “We had teams from all over the country and even a couple of international teams that participated. We are overjoyed by the result and we look forward to growing the festival even more next year, when we’ll be adding beach volleyball to the mix.” (Read more on P 24)

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Voting opens for Onrus-Vermont SRA Writer Hedda Mittner

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ore than 200 property owners in Onrus and Vermont gathered at the Dutch Reformed Church in Onrus on Thursday evening, 26 September for a public meeting to inform residents of the details and procedures involved in the application to have Onrus/Vermont declared a special ratings area (SRA).

As an introduction to the step-by-step presentation, Abner Inghels, chair of the Onrus-Vermont SRA Steering Committee, used the analogy of a medical aid, which ensures that members have access to important medical services. In the same way, he said, SRAs are a way of supplementing and improving important municipal services to ensure that our neighbourhoods provide residents and visitors with a sustainable, healthy, clean and safe living environment.

SRAs have been successfully established in several municipalities, including Cape Town and Stellenbosch.

The proposal for an SRA for Onrus-Vermont was initiated by members of the community three and a half years ago.

A steering committee was established, comprising representatives

of all the active community organisations, such as OnVerWag Neighbourhood Watch, Hermanus CPF, Onrus Ratepayers Association, Ward 13 Committee, Vermont Ratepayers & Environmental Association, Onrus Estuary Forum, Vermont Conservation Trust and Vermont Coastal Path Committee.

The objective of the Onrus Vermont SRA (OVSRA) is to ensure greater public safety by providing monitoring of all access and major routes throughout the ward. This will cover Ward 13 from the Onrus Main Road intersection to Lynx Road in Vermont, as well as entrances for foot traffic at the beach in Onrus and Brekfis Bay. This will assist in the on-going promotion of community involvement in the initiatives of the Overstrand Municipality to execute the goals of the IDP; as well as the monitoring of problem areas in order to prevent social decay and crime, and reporting them to the relevant authorities.

Abner said the findings of a Perception Survey that was launched between September and November 2017 have helped the SRA Committee to identify problems and highlight the priorities that will be addressed by the SRA. The main projects will include the CCTV Project, with additional cameras

and monitoring, a dedicated 24-hour vehicle with security officers as well as two patrollers on foot, additional refuse removal, hacking and cleanup operations, and ad hoc lifeguards on Onrus Beach during peak holiday periods and long weekends.

“It has taken us three and a half years to get to where we are now,” said Abner. “This is due to all the municipal processes we’ve had to go through with seven different departments.”

There are currently 4 188 erven in Onrus and Vermont, including Berghof and Chanteclair (now Onrus North).

Everyone will share in a fair way to formalise the funding needed, as set out in the proposed budget prepared by the Steering Committee and submitted to the municipality. According to the Municipal Property Rates Act, the levy has to be a percentage of the value of each property – and not a fixed amount.

The additional monthly levy for the Onrus-Vermont Special Rating Area (OVSRA) will be determined by each property’s municipal valuation and will amount to a tariff of 0.00035 times the valuation per annum.

For example, on a vacant erf with a municipal valuation of between R600

000 and R1 million, the additional levy will be between R17.50 and R29.17; on a residential property with a municipal valuation of between R1 million and R1.5 million the additional levy will be between R22 and R33.67 per month; and for properties valued at between R1.5 million and R3 million, the monthly levy will amount to between R33.67 and R68.67.

The next step following the public meeting is the two-month voting period, which is now open and will close on 29 November. All property owners in Onrus and Vermont can vote, whether they live permanently in the area or not, and those who own more than one property can have more than one vote. If your property is in a trust or business name you will need a letter confirming that you are the legally authorised person to vote for this property. Both hard copy voting and electronic voting are allowed.

After voting has been completed, the results will be independently audited.

A successful outcome in order to proceed with the establishment of the OVSRA would be 50% + 1 (and not the 60% +1 which was applicable before).

If a majority vote is achieved, the steering committee will submit the application to the municipality, which will reach a decision at the council

meeting on 28 February 2020.

Once the municipality has approved the application, a separate Non-Profit Company (NPC) will be set up with an approved five-year business and operational plan, managed by a board elected by its members, and operated by a management team appointed by the board. Services will be put out to tender and Abner stressed that the OVSRA will be an apolitical organisation. All directors will be volunteers selected from the community and only the operational manager and employees will be paid. The NPC’s five-year cycle means that it will be reviewed every five years.

“The idea is for the SRA to be operational by December 2020,” said Abner.

The presentation made at the public meeting can be viewed at www. onsdorp.com/onrusvermontsra/ index.html Online voting can be done by following the link: www.surveymonkey.com/r/B7JKKGH

For more information, contact 079 680 7232 or onrus.vermont.sra@ gmail.com or follow the Facebook page www.facebook.com/OVSRA/

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Festival fun for everyone T

his year’s Whale Festival drew thousands of visitors to Hermanus and was billed as a huge success. Although attendance numbers have been dwindling over the past few years, Whale Coast Tourism Manager, Frieda Lloyd is confident that the festival can retain its rightful place as one of the best festivals in the country.

“In the last few weeks we have had several residents, business owners and civic organisations contacting us with new plans and fresh ideas for the festival. We are excited to in future work with the organisers of the Whale Festival and all of the other events that are hosted during this weekend to create an umbrella marketing campaign that will meet the needs of all tourists and draw new visitors to our towns.

“What impressed me most is the willingness of

Deon Langenhoven (right), Station Commander of the Hermanus NSRI Station 17 during the festival parade on Saturday morning. One of the NSRI's vessels also took part in the parade.

PHOTOS: Taylum Meyer & Hedda Mittner

residents to become actively involved in breathing new life into the Whale Festival and what our region has to offer as a tourist destination.

People are not just complaining from the side lines but rather saying ‘count me in, I want to help make a difference’,” says Frieda.

Locals and visitors had a blast at the Whale Festival, with especially the Eco-Marine Tent drawing throngs of curious visitors wanting to know how they can help to save our oceans and marine life.

As resident Carolyn Etsebeth said in a Facebook comment: “The festival can be summed up by all the families and friends getting together, the beautiful smiling faces all around and the people enjoying the views. And with the amount of feet in town for the weekend I think the cleaning teams deserve a mention! Well done to all involved.”

It was Candy Preston’s first time at the Whale Festival and she and her two sons, Ben (5) and Mitchell (2), thoroughly enjoyed the children’s corner at the Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries stand.

The Walker Bay Orchid Society (WBOS) held its inaugural Orchid Art Competition this year.

Students from Grade 8 – 11 at Hawston Secondary and Hermanus High participated.

The winning students were announced prior to the Walker Bay Orchid Show and received their prizes on Saturday. Back from left are Ann Bown (WBOS member), Shane Stevens (second place), Jay-C Burgess (runner-up), Keanu Jacobs (first place), Marinus Nolte (WBOS chairman), (front) Reavin Davids (third place) and Randy Laverlot (runner-up). They were the winners for Grade 8 and 9 and are all from Hawston High School.

Anthea van Zyl and Sanchia Chivell on the plastic wave created by Dyer Island Conservation Trust, in partnership with their award-winning eco-tourism operators Dyer Island Cruises and Marine Dynamics Tours, to highlight the importance of our marine eco-systems and how plastic pollution is affecting it.

ABOVE: The young ones enjoyed the amusement rides on Market Sqaure during the Whale Festival. LEFT: One of the vintage cars that took part the street parade.

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FROM THE EDITOR #ImStaying – be part of the good news revolution In just three weeks, #ImStaying has metamorphosed from an idea by a group of South Africans to set up a Facebook group for those who believe that we, as a nation, can turn things around, into a cultural revolution for positive change that is sweeping across the country.

strongly believe in the Rainbow Nation of Nelson Mandela and want to talk about all the positive things that happen every single day in this country.

With over 340 000 (and exponentially growing) Facebook members and almost 20 000 Instagram postings already, #ImStaying is a vivid and bold reminder that there are many South Africans who still

media, you may ask?

#ImStaying is dedicated, the group says, “To all those who choose to stay and work together to save this beautiful country we call home! This group belongs to all willing to make a positive difference!”

Quite simply, it is confidence that builds economies and nations.

With its growing online stream of positive news about South Africa, the #ImStaying movement is already becoming a catalyst for economic development, with investors requesting proposals by entrepreneurs for ideas that will create jobs. Good news is the currency of economic power!

Why is this so important, apart from the many heart-warming stories you can read about on #ImStaying social

As the good news paper of the Overberg, #ImStaying is music to the ears of The Village NEWS. Yes, bad

news travels fast, but good news travels even faster. The more positive stories we can tell about the Overberg, the more confidence investors and visitors will have in our region.

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The World Cup runneth over and over

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By Murray Stewart thevillagemuze@gmail.com

It’s a boring yawn for some, and a tantalising thrill to others, but one way or another we’re stuck with it – a six-week tussle between around 450 jock-strapped brutes (some wearing training bras under their body-hugging bri-nylon tops), to determine who’s the best rugby team in the world.

Some girlfriends/wives/boyfriends are delighted that it only happens every fourth year (Olympics, leap year, cricket world cup) and one such lady is the divine Mitsy de la Cruz, a recent immigrant to our shores. She runs a Spanish Dance Clinic on her olive farm in Heaven’s Valley, and as a born and bred Mexican, grew up in a soccer-mad environment.

One evening in the pub at the Duck ’n Fiddle, she had some rather relevant queries about this unfathomable game called rugby, some of which we published in a column a few years ago… For a start, she couldn’t fathom why people would

use a ball with points at two ends.

The bounce is unpredictable and can easily cause anxiety and frustration.

This could lead to pushing and shoving – sometimes even an outburst of cussing.

However, when they eventually manage to control the ball and are actually playing a bit of rugby, the ref invariably blows his whistle to stop. To her, that shrill blast is a signal for everyone to start punching or wrestling with anyone within arms' length.

She’s absolutely fine with this, but can’t they perhaps separate these two elements – playing and punching – and allow fighting only when the game stops, like for penalty kicks or injuries? Those not fighting can relax and quaff down a quick frosty on the sideline if it’s hot.

Punchers and quaffers, she suggests, should rotate to avoid excessive drunkenness. Throwing in at lineouts are a mess, and her advice is for the jumpers to stand still, so the thrower doesn’t keep missing them so much. Scrums, she reckons, collapse four out of five times, and she can’t understand why they persist

with them. Also, players should be allowed to abuse the ref with more flair and enthusiasm – like they do in soccer.

Well, we know who won’t have one eye on the TV during her tango lessons, but many of us can look forward to grinding through all twenty national anthems at least four times each. Some are quite stirring and get the juices pumping, while others can be musically turgid.

One has such a long introduction it’s impossible to know when to join in for the last twenty-second burst of hysterical vocals. With respect to our Argentinean readers, we won’t mention the country. Spain’s national anthem has no lyrics at all, so they weren’t invited.

Only about half of the games are worth watching though. The standard punch-ups between the bigger unions, like NZ, Oz, Ireland, England and us, are usually great entertainment, whoever wins.

Next tier down: France, Argentina, Wales, USA, and maybe Scotland and Italy, all have the potential to beat any of the top five on the day.

The bottom end of the table could get a bit messy despite their best efforts. Few folks will postpone a lunch date to watch Russia against the mighty Georgia, but the Pacific Islanders – Fiji, Samoa and Tonga – are always full of bone-crunching, festival rugby. Playing against Jonah Lomu was once compared to “tackling a billiard table at 50 miles per hour”.

But the most remarkable team in the tournament must be the TV commentators. They have to be familiar with, and pronounce the names of all 30 players – plus the 16 substitutes – at high speed throughout every game. OK, they have team sheets for reference, but the printed word in its mother tongue doesn’t necessarily help the English pronunciation at all.

Georgia vs Tonga or Fiji must be quite a challenge. Try wrapping your gums around these names – at speed: Halanukonuka, Abzhandadze, Halaifonua, Gogichashili and Waqaniburotu. Not easy, when the game’s moving quickly – even for the commentators, who must hope the Tongan, Fukofuka never gets near the ball.

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Setting the record straight on whale numbers There have been several theories put forward for the decline in whale numbers over the past few years, including those postulated by Peter Lawton on the letters page (Theory on why there are fewer whales) in last week’s edition of The Village NEWS. These include the presence of a red tide three years ago which put the whales off from coming to our coastal waters, and the increase in abalone poaching. The theory behind the latter is that abalone eat bacteria off the skin of the whales – which is not the case, as abalone eat marine algae and kelp.

The bottom line for the decrease in numbers is a lack of food, which means the whales do not have enough energy to complete the approximately 5 000 km migratory route from the Sub-Antarctic to South Africa. The decline in southern right whale sightings in their breeding grounds is global.

Data collected in South Africa show this downward trend started in 2010, but that it was only really noticed by whale and ocean watchers in 2015.

Australia and Argentina have recorded similar findings.

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of food hinder the completion of migration, it also affects the frequency of calving. Pre-2010 cows calved every 3 years, now it is every 4 – 5 years.

Researchers are looking for answers to their questions, namely what is different? Has the location of the food shifted, which could be a result of changes in currents resulting from the effects of global warming, or is there simply less krill (to feed effectively a whale needs the krill to be at a specific density).

Researchers have linked these changes in ocean conditions to climate change.

Current research is focusing on drone images to record statistics, enabling researchers to calculate the whales’ nutritional state, and establishing where the whales last fed, by analysing small skin samples. Analysis of small blubber samples can also be used to indicate levels of nutritional stress hormones.

record for South Africa, was the result of an accumulation of females giving birth, which should have given birth in 2016 and 2017. Females are driven by their maternal instinct to make the migration to warmer waters despite the decrease in nutritious food sources. This is because calves born with no blubber would die in the freezing waters of the Sub-Antarctic, where there are also many predators.

Since 2010 there has also been a steady decline in the numbers of single males and non-calving females.

This is because there is less motivation for them to complete the migration.

Southern Right conception does not occur in South African waters, as the cows need to recover before mating.

There is however a lot of “play mating” that goes on among the young bulls.

Researchers admit that where conception is currently happening is still a mystery of the deep.

Researchers are confident these results will confirm the preliminary findings that a lack of sufficient food is behind the fact that we are seeing fewer whales off the South African coast.

Last year’s baby boom, an all-time

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Hermanus is ready to handle multiple events If this past weekend was anything to go by, sometimes less isn’t more. With the Hermanus Whale Festival, the GetSavvi Walker Bay 7s and the Hermanus Wine & Food Festival all happening at the same time, this weekend proved that Hermanus can easily handle multiple events.

Each event catered to different audiences and, by spreading them across the town, finding parking was less of an issue. I participated in the Walker Bay 7s and it was clear that, apart from a great active day out in the sun, the 1 000 or so participants were athletes who probably would not have gone to the other two events.

This should be a model for the town throughout the year. No event or festival should own the town during the

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If you speak to businesses focused on tourism, they will tell you that one of the key issues facing the Overstrand is that visitors only spend the day or one night in our municipality. We want visitors to spend 3 – 4 nights with us.

Having multiple events at the same time is the way forward. We already have a couple of other festivals throughout the year that would be great to expand into multiple events.

Hermanus rocked this past weekend.

Let’s create some more rock ’n roll!

Happy, happy, happy

Let us rethink the Whale Festival As a resident of 15 years in Hermanus, and still considered by some as an inkommer, I feel that I have at least earned the right to have my say about the Whale Festival.

Although I have not attended each and every one since I moved here, I have made a point of attending every second or third year. In this time, I have seen the festival decline from thousands of people cramming into the CBD to ride the (in)famous red ‘drop tower’ or watch a Nataniël cooking demo on the barren piece of land that is now the Checkers centre to a mediocre mishmash of stalls, adding neither amusement to festivalgoers nor value to our economy.

Albert Streicher, the owner of Hermanus Hardware had his store painted in green and gold in support of our Bokke at the Rugby World Cup in Japan. Well done to Hermanus Hardware for showing real gees!

period when it is happening. In fact, by having different events at the same time, visitors are able to enjoy different experiences over a few days.

It is my opinion that the Whale Festival needs to be reimagined. It needs new blood to take it into the new decade.

We do not need huge national sponsors to be able to host a world-class

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festival. We do not need food stalls from across the mountain to showcase our local culinary delights. And for goodness sake, we do not need plastic stuff imported from China to be sold to highlight the plight of our oceans drowning in plastic!

The Whale Festival, despite what the organisers seem to think, belongs to the residents of Hermanus. We need to have a say in what the Whale Festival should be. I attended a poorly supported ‘information evening’ about the festival where we were fed all the PR fluff reserved for tourists. We need a well-publicised meeting that is represented by all relevant role players where new committee members can be elected and who will organise a festival we can once again be proud of.

It cannot be so difficult, can it?

Former Whale Festival supporter

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Cry the beloved planet Writer Dr Anina Lee For the latest news on art, accommodation, wine, food, events and activities in the Overberg, visit Village Explorer on www.thevillagenews.co.za or join the Facebook page facebook.com/villageexplorer/ #alloveroverberg

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ature magazine reports that scientists studying the degradation of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef are suffering ‘ecological grief’. Witnessing the decline of a natural ecosystem took an emotional toll on them, and some were left in a state of shock.

Here are some stories you may have missed: A little care for our carers thevillagenews.co.za/a-little-care-for-our-carers/ Hospice believes deeply in ‘caring for the carer’ – that in order to provide excellent care for their patients, the staff need to be looked after first. It is for this reason that they decided to have a fun day where their employees could relax and enjoy a meal and one another’s company, while having some laughs.

Flower power on display at Fynbos4U Festival thevillagenews.co.za/flower-power-on-display-at-fynbos4u-festival/ The Hermanus Flower Festival offered visitors a myriad of ways to enjoy, appreciate and learn about its treasure chest of wild flowers. Hosted by the Hermanus Botanical Society with the theme ‘Fynbos4U’, the four-day programme was chock-ablock with talks, workshops, demos and exhibitions.

Passage - a new exhibition about being en route thevillagenews.co.za/passage-a-new-exhibition-about-being-en-route/

Discovering the sublimity of chaos

Durban artists Nicole Pletts and Corné Eksteen will kick off Rossouw Modern’s summer exhibition programme with a moving joint exhibition about their personal life journeys, entitled ‘Passage’.

The exhibition opens at the SPACE Gallery at 18:00 on Friday 4 October and will run until 22 October.

Fynbos Deck Restaurant / Walker Bay Grill / Caffè Blu thevillagenews.co.za/ thevillagenews.co.za/ thevillagenews.co.za/sayfynbos-deck-restaurant- have-your-fill-at-walker- good-bye-to-the-wintera-pearl-on-the-beach/ bay-grill/ blues-at-caffe-blu/

Diners are guaranteed to find a pearl of the culinary variety at Pearly Beach, a small village just an hour’s drive from Hermanus / Caffè Blu launched its new spring menu last week with appealing options for everyone, from the very hungry to the not-so-hungry / Walker Bay Grill in 10th Street, just a stone’s throw from the iconic VoëIklip beach, celebrates its first birthday this month. www.pressreader.com www.issuu.com/dewaal

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The unprecedented marine heatwaves in 2016 –‘17 bleached twothirds of the world’s largest coral-reef system. This immensely negative impact left scientists expressing intense feelings of sadness and helplessness.

Ecological grief This psychological condition is now recognised by research. It's the grief that's felt in relation to either experienced or anticipated ecological loss, whether this is due to acute environmental issues or long, chronic, creeping changes.

Young people like teen activist Greta Thunberg believe their future on the planet has been compromised by irresponsible adults. Thunberg’s anger and the rage exhibited by protesters are manifestations of this psychological condition. “Greenlanders are on thin ice,” say experts, as they are suffering ecological trauma with their traditional lifestyles being compromised.

Thunberg herself put it very forcefully in her speech at the United Nations: "People are suffering, people are dying, and entire ecosystems are collapsing. We are in the beginning of a mass extinction and all you can talk about is money and fairy tales of eternal economic growth. How dare you continue to look away and come here saying that you're doing enough when the politics and solutions needed are still nowhere in sight.

“You say you hear us and that you understand the urgency, but no matter how sad and angry I am, I do

not want to believe that. Because if you really understood the situation and still kept on failing to act, then you would be evil and that I refuse to believe."

Thousands of young people are experiencing this ecological grief. We are facing unprecedented environmental challenges. The Amazon is burning.

The Arctic is melting. Sea levels are rising. Our beautiful planet is facing a climate emergency as a result of global climate change. We face largescale industrial development, rapidly increasing species extinction, ocean acidification, and deforestation. How will future generations cope with such losses?

Researchers have found that people will mourn the disappearance or degradation of a species or landscape and the future losses of an ecosystem.

Sense of Place People develop emotional bonds with their environment which may in turn lead individuals to identify with places and to feel a sense of belonging. Thus, 'sense of place' has become an important concept in recognising the cultural, personal and mental health risks associated with a changing climate.

Young couples are asking why they should even plan to have children – for future generations will have to learn to survive in an inhospitable world, not of their creation, and grapple with a long history of environmental abuse that cannot be reversed in their lifetimes.

Therefore, the emotional side effects of ecological degradation are perhaps as important as the physical side effects.

Hermanus These scientific findings are very important in Hermanus. The attachment to natural spaces and a ‘sense of place’ is especially strong here. Most people who live in or visit Hermanus are attracted by the natural beauty of the landscapes and the biodiversity of plant and animal life.

This is why any threat to ‘our’ environment is greeted with passionate rejection. A case in point is the almost religious fervour that materialised in opposition to plans to build a road through Fernkloof Nature Reserve and a Management Plan that proposed ‘development’ in the heart of the reserve.

People are ‘mourning nature’. They mourn the wetlands that once were to be found at Grotto Beach and much of Betty’s Bay. These areas were filled in or drained to build houses or were mistakenly thought to be a source of pollution. On the contrary, wetlands supported plant and animal life and performed ecological functions such as flood control and fresh water purification.

People recognise, intuitively, that natural places such as nature reserves are the antidote to ‘nature deficit disorder’ – another psychological condition, now widely acknowledged.

Whale Coast Conservation stands at the forefront of actions to protect nature. The organisation attempts to ensure that all developments comply with South Africa’s excellent conservation laws. Through environmental programmes at schools, Whale Coast Conservation offers the hope to young people that, collectively, we can make a difference and so lift our spirits out of ecological depression.

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Take a walk on the glam side Writer Raphael da Silva

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ake a meander through valleys and vineyards, up hills and mountain tracks, along farm roads and through incredible fauna and flora unique to the Western Cape.

Picnic in vineyards, have a post-hike meal at a world-class restaurant, or just sit back and relax with a glass of award-winning wine. - Glamtrails. co.za What started out five years ago, at a birthday party, as an idea shared by Ezanne Newton Johnson with wellknown trail expert, Mike Lundy, has now grown into a number of guided hiking experiences in Hemel-enAarde that not only offer heavenly views, but the best in food and wine that the valley’s rich earth produces.

Launched this month by Mike’s son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Gillian Lundy, Glamtrails offers walking tours of the Hemel-en-Aarde region, Fernkloof Nature Reserve and the Hermanus Cliff Path which are designed to stimulate, refresh, entertain, and inform. Each trail is interwoven with historical narratives, fabulous food and wine tastings, and incredible vistas.

“Ezanne commented to Mike that there was hardly any hiking in the valley but the way the wine farms were laid out along one road, made it possible to hike from one to the other. That's where the idea was born.

Neither of them is with us any longer, but the idea stuck with Tim and me,” recounts Bevan Newton Johnson, the Managing Director of Newton Johnson Vineyards whose wife, Ezanne, passed away last year.

“Tim and Gillian are very much the reason why this idea of Ezanne’s has become a reality. I think it is wonderful. There are not many places on earth where you can hike through such natural riches to award-winning

wine farms set against a magnificent backdrop,” says Bevan.

“Last year, we revisited the concept and decided to put the project in motion. As it progressed, the concept went from trails to walks and finally to walking experiences,” says Tim. There are five unique Glamtrails to choose from: • A 7 km walk from Fernkloof Nature Reserve to Bouchard Finlayson Winery for a wine pairing, followed by a stop at Hamilton Russell Vineyards for a wine tasting.

• A 4.7 km walk along the Hermanus Cliff Path from the Old Harbour to New Harbour with a stop at Abagold for an abalone tasting.

• A circular 6.1 km walk from Creation Wines to Ataraxia Wines for a wine tasting followed by a food and wine pairing back at Creation.

• Starting at Bouchard Finlayson with a wine tasting, a 3.5 km walk that ends with lunch at Newton Johnson Vineyards.

• A 7 km walking trail designed by legendary local botanist, Frank Woodvine, on the De Bos Farm of Bosman Hermanus, followed by a picnic lunch at their wine tasting venue, the Frame House.

“The walks were chosen to ensure that each one has something different to offer. Very quickly, as we were enjoying all the wine tastings and food pairings, we realised that there were lots of experiences we could choose from. So each walk has its own signature,” says Tim, an accredited mountain guide, who is also the author of Family Walks in the Western Cape, which describes leisurely walks for all ages and fitness levels.

“All of our guided routes can be completed in a matter of hours. Some are a short stroll while others are an uphill hike. Each offers a unique experience,” adds Tim who is also a member of his local mountain rescue team.

What makes the walks in Hemel-en-

Aarde special is that they are not generally open to the public, since they are all on private property owned either by wine estates or farmers.

But Tim says the whole community has been very supportive of his new venture and he informs the owners each time he will be leading a group through the properties.

Despite just starting up, interest has already been expressed by the town of Wellington to expand the Glamtrails concept there. But as Tim says, “At this point, we are focusing on getting the five Hermanus Glamtrails up and going. We may increase the number of walks to a maximum of eight in Hemel-en-Aarde in the future. We may possibly also look at multi-day experiences, not necessarily in the Hemel-en-Aarde region, but elsewhere in the Western Cape such as Wellington.

“The idea is to grow the brand by finding different experiences within the Western Cape. But right now, the concept is working and the feedback has been very positive,” concludes Tim. Tim’s father, Mike Lundy was a household name in South Africa, with several books – including Best Walks in the Cape Peninsula, Easy Walks in the Cape Peninsula and Weekend Trails in the Western Cape, among others – and over 200 articles published on hiking. He was a regular contributor to print and electronic media and a tour guide for Table Mountain National Parks. He passed away in May 2015 at the age of 74.

ABOVE: Every Glamtrail, such as the one in Fernkloof (above) offers a unique experience of flora and fauna.

PHOTO: Allison Foat BELOW: Creation offers a six-course taste adventure menu for lunch, a fitting end to a Glamtrails walk.

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“My father taught me to love and respect the mountains. The mountains were his sacred space and he believed in access for all,” says Tim.

For more information, visit https:// www.glamtrails.co.za/ or contact Tim Lundy on 083 444 5267. Prices range from R1 200 to R1 800 per person, with discounts for groups.

BELOW LEFT: This sculpture by Nanette Ranger surveys the beautiful Glamtrails walk from Creation to Ataraxia, a 6 km circular route.

BELOW: After a refreshing wine tasting at Ataraxia, walkers can look forward to magnificent views across the valley on the return walk towards Creation.

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The fine art of fine art printing and visits to galleries, I am hearing more and more about reproductions and prints. Would you comment on the trend as well as explain the benefits or pitfalls?

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isitors to our art galleries may have noticed that in addition to original artworks, more and more artists and galleries are offering printed reproductions. This provides art lovers who may not be able to afford the original with an opportunity to purchase works by their favourite artists, without compromising on quality or detail.

Lawrance: The term “reproduction”, when applied to original artworks, can often conjure up negative connotations. Nothing could be further from the truth! A good reproduction is a work of art in its own right.

Artists spend countless hours creating their masterpieces which they may, or may not, eventually sell. Once sold that’s it, and the creative process starts again. However, many artists have realised that there is a very important and lucrative secondary market in offering prints. A well-crafted print has a quality and character of its own and can satisfy a real demand.

I spoke to Lawrance Brennon, who provides a customised fine art printing service in Hermanus, to find out a bit more.

Hedda: You and your wife, ceramic artist Catherine Brennon, are wellknown figures on the art scene in Hermanus and most people know you as an exceptionally talented photographer. Tell me a little about your past photographic journey and some of the personal highlights.

Lawrance: Thank you for the opportunity to talk about something that I am extremely passionate about. I have been interested in photography since the age of 12 but it was not until 30 years ago that I took the plunge and started photographing professionally. My interest lay in the panoramic format and landscapes

Hermanus artist Ed Bredenkamp and Lawrance Brennon in front of canvas reproductions of Ed’s iconic wildlife paintings. in particular. It was a time when film still reigned supreme and darkrooms were an essential part of every working photographer’s life.

In the mid-1990s digital imaging and printing came of age and I embraced it fully. The 25 intervening years have been marked by rapid advancements in technology – so much so that dig-

ital capture has totally eclipsed film photography! A personal highlight was having my work exhibited and sold at Paris Photo in 2001. Attending this annual international exhibition, held at Le Carrousel Du Louvre, was an honour and is every photographer’s dream.

Hedda: In my discussions with artists

Many potential purchasers either can’t afford an original or don’t have the wall space. An advantage in marketing the print alternative is that they can be offered in a variety of sizes and price options. An artist may decide to offer an open edition, and not restrict the number of prints, or a limited edition. Both options have their pros and cons and prices would vary accordingly.

Hedda: Tell us a little about the service you offer, how you go about it and the materials and equipment you use.

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Lawrance: I offer a personalised custom-made reproduction and printing service for artists, designers and photographers. In order to fully understand my clients’ needs and requirements, it’s essential to meet face to face for an initial briefing.

Once I understand what is required I can advise on the choice of material, optimum print size and other technical issues. For artists I offer a complete solution from high resolution reproduction, colour calibration via test strips and finally printing on the material of their choice. Often, when asked to provide a finished, framed work, I collaborate with a professional framer.

The printer I use is a state-of-the-art, wide-format model designed specifically for professional quality prints of a high archival standard. Ten different pigment colour inks are utilised in order to ensure true colour fidelity and a seamless rendition of tones.

Commercial grade printers, utilising four or six inks, are not really suitable for fine art prints. The dye inks used do not have the same archival properties as their pigment counterparts, and severe fading often occurs after a very short time.

To ensure print longevity, the choice of material is extremely important. I only use archival matte and cotton paper, in addition to high-grade canvas specifically treated for digital

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One of Lawrance’s two metre-long Karoo panoramic images coming off the printer. printing. Today’s inks and materials can deliver a print life well in excess of 50 years if handled and displayed correctly.

There is great satisfaction in seeing a client’s reaction to a finely-printed example of his/her work. The subtle colour nuances, gradation and detail have to be seen to be appreciated.

Hedda: That brings me to another point. In the past when I have had prints made, I have often been very disappointed in the quality. Either they have been too dark, too light or lacking in detail. What is the reason for this and what advice can you offer?

Lawrance: That’s a very common problem.

Despite the fact that digital technology is so advanced, there is still the human touch that needs to be employed. As a simple analogy, consider the three stages and steps involved, from pressing the shutter to viewing a finished print. There are three separate components involved – the camera, the computer and the printer. Each of them has its own way of ‘seeing’ and interpreting colour!

Most of today’s cameras, and cellphones, do a very good job in processing the images internally. When viewed on the device’s screen (or computer screen), colours appear vibrant and detail is impressive. When printed however, they often look dull.

The camera, computer and printer need to ‘talk’ to one another and in a professional closed loop situation this is achieved by profiling. Profiling is the process of ensuring that all three components read and reproduce colour accurately. Having said that, there is still the need to fine tune and modify the final print and that is where personal experience and interpretation are important.

Hedda: In closing, what advice would you give to photographers to ensure that they can expect

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Lawrance: That’s a question which often leads to heated debate amongst photographers, but here goes! In my personal experience there are two groups of photographers, each with different needs:

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Group 1 would be casual, social or documentary photographers who use a cellphone or basic camera to record life and view the results on screen or social media, and have no need for prints. My advice to this group would be to stick to your camera’s default settings and enjoy the spontaneity and freedom of pure photography.

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Group 2 includes the aspiring creative photographer who wants to retain total control of every stage of the image capture and printing, and ensure that prints will be of the highest quality. I would advise this group to get to know your camera’s features and disable any default settings which may impair and/or adversely affect any post-production work.

These would include, amongst others: • Sharpening – disable completely.

• ISO – choose the lowest possible, consistent with lighting conditions.

• Compression – disable any kind of file compression and save the highest possible size and quality for your original. It is easy to downsize later if necessary, but lost information is lost forever.

As a last point, consider the merits of shooting in RAW vs JPEG. Whilst JPEG is often more convenient, and requires less storage space, RAW offers full access to all the captured data and can be fully exploited in an editing programme. Most importantly, ensure that a copy of the original file is saved and archived as insurance.

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‘First Friday’ in Hermanus is our part of a worldwide initiative to make art and art galleries more accessible to the public.

On the First Friday of every month, the twenty art galleries in the centre of Hermanus remain open until 8pm.

Stroll through the village, savour a glass of wine from one of our local vineyards and enjoy the astonishing range of art and fine craft on display.

Lawrance looks forward to welcoming new clients to his print studio in Voëlklip. He can be contacted on 082 872 7830.

Hermanus First Fridays Artwalk Lawrance and Cathy are regular Artwalkers. Here they are in Forty X 40 Gallery in front of a display of Lawrance's photographic works.

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Hermanus Bird Club Walk The club’s monthly morning walk will be along the Klein River in Stanford, starting at the end of King Street. For more information, contact the club chairperson, John Saunders, on 078 955 9785 or antares@hermanus.co.za Meet at the bird hide at Willem Appel Dam in De Bruyn Street, Stanford | 08:00

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Mollergren Park, Main Road, Hermanus | 19:00

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Hermanus Hacking Group Volunteers are welcome to join the HHG, every Friday morning, on Rotary Way. For more information contact Charlyn Vosloo on 082 558 8731 or charlynvosloo@gmail.com Rotary Way | 07:15 – 09:30

afternoon. Buy a glass of any of their lifestyle wines, beers or bubblies (MCC), or a tapas dish of dates and bacon, and get the second one free.

A great way to wind down your week and ease into the weekend!

The Wine Glass, 2 Harbour Rd | 16:00 - 18:00

children are most welcome.

Camphill Road, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley | 08:00 Betty’s Bay parkrun Join this free weekly 5 km timed run (or walk) where it’s only you against the clock. The whole family is welcome. Grab a post-run coffee in the Red Disa restaurant with fellow parkrunners.

Harold Porter Botanical Garden | 08:00

Happy 18th Birthday Women in Business Join Hermanus WIB for a truthful, yet also joyful and humorous talk on breast cancer by Christine Lambrechts, a remedial massage therapist. As a breast cancer survivor, Christine has an intimate understanding of the cancer journey. She recently launched Oncology Massage South Africa, with the aim of bringing oncology massage skills to South African therapists and, as a hospice volunteer for the past 15 years, has now added Advanced Care Planning (Living Wills) and End-of-Life Support to her practice. Tickets at R140 pp include breakfast and can be booked via www.quicket.co.za. To confirm your booking, contact Anneke on 079 872 9631 or hermanus.womeninbusiness@gmail.com Port del Mar Guesthouse, 62 Mitchell street, Hermanus | 08:30 for 09:00 Whalers Athletic Club Join the Whalers for their weekly time trials, every Thursday afternoon.

Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome. Choose between a 3 km, 5 km or 8 km route.

Meet at Hermanus Country Market | 18:00 The Barefoot Coach Join Paddy Upton as he shares life-changing insights gleaned from coaching the world’s best cricketers.

His talk will be followed by the launch of his book, The Barefoot Coach, and a signing session. Copies of the book will be on sale at a discounted price and an a la carte menu will be available for guests to enjoy. For enquiries, contact Sharon on 028 312 1954.

Hermanus Golf Club | 18:00 Rotary Club of Hermanus Visitors are welcome at Rotary’s weekly meetings, every Thursday.

Contact Frank on 082 870 1187 to

Clivia Show The 12th annual Clivia Show will see more than 100 of these gorgeous plants on display and awarded gold, silver and bronze in their different categories by judges from Cape Town. The entry fee is only R15 pp.

The public is invited to this two-day show on Friday from 09:00 – 17:00 and on Saturday from 09:00 – 16:00.

Hermann Swart Hall, Dutch Reformed Church, Hermanus | from 09:00 (Fri & Sat) Bhuki Café Everyone is welcome at Friends of the Library's Bhuki Cafe where a cup of tea or coffee and delicious eats will cost only R25, every Friday. Each cup helps to raise funds for new books.

Hermanus Library | 09:00 – 11:30 Kolwyntjie Teetuin Enjoy a sweet treat and tea or coffee at a nominal fee, and make new friends at the Onrus Care Centre, every Friday morning.

Onrus Dutch Reformed Church | 09:30 – 11:30 History’s Greatest Voyages of Exploration U3A Overberg continues this series with Magellan and the Advent of Globalisation and The Ruthless Ambition of the Conquistadors. You’ll learn more about the first man whose expedition circumnavigated the world, binding together the world economy and creating consequences down to our times, as well as the brutal Spanish explorers who were royally sanctioned to seize wealth and lands in the New World, with devastating consequences for native societies.

Catholic Church Hall | 10:00 Wine Down Friday Join Hermanus’s trendiest wine bar for their 2-for-1 special every Friday

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We would like to thank you for all your support through the years, so please join us to celebrate bookmark’s 18th birthday on Friday 4 October.

Bubbles and Bites will be served between 16:00 and 20:00.

It is also the First Friday Art Walk, so you can have double the pleasure for the same effort!

We look forward to seeing you...

Hermanus First Fridays Browse the 20 art galleries in the centre of town, meet the artists and gallery owners and mingle with fellow art lovers while marvelling at the inspiring array of art, fine craft, jewellery and photography on display.

(See the HFF map on P 10.)

Hermanus CBD | 17:00 – 20:00 Visual Art & Design Exhibition The Grade 12s of Hermanus High School and Northcliff House College present their final Art & Design Exhibition. If you’d like to attend, contact viviennemitchley@gmail.com Hermanus High School Hall | 17:00 – 19:00 St Peter’s Quiz Night Stretch the church’s funds by stretching your mind at this fun quiz night.

The cost of R100 per person or R580 per team of six includes soup and breads. Bring your own tipple and glass. Parking available in the carpark behind the church (entrance on Marine Drive). Great prizes to be won!

Contact St Peter’s secretary, Yolande on 028 312 1325 during weekday mornings only, or quiz coordinator Anne Philip on 082 399 3925.

St Peter’s Church Hall | 18:30 for 19:00

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Hermanus parkrun Meet for the weekly 5 km timed walk or run, come rain or shine. Run for your own enjoyment at your own pace. The route is dog friendly and

Pink Power Fun Walk Show your support breast cancer awareness month by gathering your female friends and family members for a fun 4 km walk through the vineyards. Wear your cutest, funniest, most outrageous pink outfit! Wine tasting and pairing can be enjoyed after the walk, and the Pirates Golf & Splash will be open to keep the kids amused while you relax – no booking required. To add more fun to the day, there will be a few lucky draws and prizes. Tickets at R75 per adult and R40 per child U13 can be booked via www.miid.co.za or you can pay at the venue (R100 per adult and R50 per child U13). No prams allowed.

Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate | 09:00 (registration at 08:30) Rotary Family Health Day Have your whole family tested for HIV, TB, blood pressure, diabetes and cancer. Rotary will also be supplying birth control and inoculations, including polio, and health tips and information for men, women and young girls. For more information, contact Ferdi Marais on 083 347 3446.

Mthimkhulu Centre, Main Rd, Kleinmond | 09:00 – 12:00 Market in the Garden Hunt for treasures at this peaceful market set among the shady trees of a beautiful garden.

St Peter’s Church, Main Road, Hermanus | 09:00 – 13:00 Hermanus Country Market A favourite among the locals. Young, old, two-legged and four-legged family members are all welcome. You’ll find wholesome goodies, homemade crafts, local produce, beers and wine, speciality foods, coffee and live music.

Next to Hermanus Cricket Field | 09:00 – 13:00

Die Markie Looking for koek? Vetkoek, pannekoek, soet koekies, sout koekies, lewer koekies? A peaceful place to while away Saturday mornings, glass of wine in hand, with Woefie lying at your feet? Olives, freshly shucked oysters and other nibbles made by real people? Served on real porcelain, using real cutlery, sipping wine from a real wine glass? Then you’ll want to hotfoot it across to Die Markie at Hermanuspietersfontein. Here safe parking is a doddle and life is easy.

Hermanuspietersfontein Wine Cellar | 09:00 – 13:00 Stanford Saturday Morning Market Come and sample the artisanal delights on display, from home-made sheep and goats’ cheeses to cured meats, farm-fresh vegetables and deli delights to tantalise your taste buds!

Stanford Hotel Stoep | 09:00 – 12:00 Gansbaai Farmers Market Specialising in organic, homemade and homegrown products such as fresh farm produce, oven-fresh bakes and pastries, local wines and craft beers, and indigenous plants and herbs. No plastic or polystyrene packaging; only eco-friendly wood, paper, glass and earthenware used to display goods. For enquiries, contact 028 384 1439 or doulene@gansbaaitourism.co.za Kapokblom Street, opposite Gansbaai Tourism | 09:00 – 14:00

Connecting to your Creative Core Join this monthly multimedia art workshop where all materials are supplied. Get to know yourself on a deeper level and build your confidence as you are guided to a place where you feel comfortable within yourself and can let your creativity flow freely. Booking at R300 pp is essential. Visit www.gillianhahn.com or contact 076 181 2964 or gillianhahn14@gmail.com Gillian Hahn Art Studio, Southern Right Wine Estate, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley | 10:00 – 13:00

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Schalkie!

Stand-up comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout hails from Kempton Park (or as he calls it 'The New York of the East Rand') where he evolved from a conservative Afrikaans caterpillar into a beautiful drama-queen butterfly, complete with a moustache and furry afro. It was obvious to Schalk's parents that he would study drama, and to help numb the pain they sent him away to UCT, where he began to realise that there was so much more to life than boerewors and rugby.

Fun for the whole family! Tickets at R100 pp can be purchased through Computicket.

The Caledon Hotel, Casino & Spa, Swartberg venue | 20:00 (doors open at 19:30)

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be accompanied by pianist, Tertia Visser-Downie. Tickets at R110 for members and R150 for non-members (R60 for students) are available from the Hermanus Tourism Bureau (028 312 2629) or at the door if still available. For enquiries, contact OAK Secretary, René du Plooy on 082 940 4238.

Municipal Auditorium | 15:30

Cosmology Join the Hermanus Astronomy Centre for a video presentation on Loop Quantum Gravity by Carlo Rovelli: Module 3 - Loop Quantum Gravity (9 min) and Module 4 - Searching for White Holes (14 min). This is an excellent and easily understandable layman’s level course presented by one of the founders of the Loop Quantum Gravity (LQG) theory, considered by most people to be the next best theory superseding string theory. For enquiries, contact Derek at derekduckitt@telkomsa.net Our Lady of Light Catholic Church | 19:00

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BMX Race Day Bring your friends and family to enjoy this fun BMX racing event hosted by the Overberg BMX Club. Entrants aged 5 – 40+ are welcome, as are spectators of all ages! BMX or Mountain bikes may be used. The race fee is R30 for members and R50 for non-members. For more information, contact Club Chairman Rickus Muller on 064 785 9417 or overbergbmxclub@gmail.com Hermanus Sports Club | 12:00 (registration at 11:00)

Opera with OAK Overstrand Arts/Kunste presents The Probz, an all-African female musical trio (two sopranos and one mezzo-sporano), who will be joined by guest star, Reuben Mbonambi (bass). The Probz trio was formed in 2016 and is all about stunning vocal fireworks, charismatic stage presence, lush harmonies in dazzling Tuxedos, and epic music that will leave you breathless! These talented young opera students from the South African College of Music, UCT will

Mindful Mondays Join Nicholas and Ferdi, holistic health coaches who awaken inspiration from within, for a mindfulness-based movement and meditation session. For more information, contact 082 437 9776.

BodyMind Studio, Sandbaai | 18:00

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Monday

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Leonardo da Vinci U3A Overberg’s DVD series on Leonardo da Vinci, whose name is synonymous with inventiveness, curiosity and creative genius, continues with Leonardo at Court – Portrait of a Musician and Leonardo and the Ladies.

Various works will be discussed, such as the Portrait of a Musician, the Frescoes in the Sala delle Asse and the Sforza Madonna which shocked the cultural elite of the 1470s and 1480.

You’ll also peer behind the canvasses of female sitters like Cecilia Gallerani (Lady with an Ermine) and Lucrezia Crivelli (La Belle Ferronniere) and realise how Leonardo ushered in a new phase of portraiture.

Catholic Church Hall | 10:00 Duplicate Bridge All who enjoy playing bridge are welcome to join in, every Monday.

For more information, contact Riekie Louw on 028 314 0662.

Fernkloof Hall | 13:00

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The Symphony U3A Overberg continues this series of DVD lectures by Prof Robert Greenburg by moving to the period of the great masters, starting with Franz Joseph Haydn, who wrote at least 104 symphonies. In Part 2 on Haydn, Prof Greenburg looks at the influence of the ‘Sturm und Drang’ movement in the early 1770s, and how Haydn’s symphonies begin to reflect experimentation with minor keys, abrupt changes in dynamics and a greater degree of thematic contrast.

Catholic Church Hall | 10:00 Hermanus CPF Annual General Meeting Join the Hermanus Community Police Forum for their AGM. The CPF is a community structure through which SAPS can liaise with the community to promote good relations. Hermanus CPF urges all residents, community organisations and institutions to attend.

Municipal Auditorium | 18:00

Wednesday

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Aha Moments of World Travel The guest speaker at the Hermanus Social Club of SAARP (South African

Linda Greeff Ovarian Cancer survivor and Oncology Social Worker TOPIC: Adjusting to the “New Normal”, post cancer treatment and creating meaning

Dr Arien van der Merwe Medical doctor, author, public speaker and trainer, specialising in natural medicine, herbal remedies, stress management and holistic health counselling TOPIC: The Mind-Body Approach to Managing and Preventing Breast Cancer

Gillian Lentin Brow Xpress - Master make-up artist, eyebrow and micro-blading specialist TOPIC: “Where have my eyebrows gone?”

Dr Michelle Emett Doctor specialising in Aesthetic health and beauty medicine TOPIC: “Naturally Beautiful”

Venue: The Marine Hotel, Hermanus Date: Saturday 12 October 2019 Time: 10h30 - 16h00 Dress: A touch of pink Cost: R480pp

Association of Retired Persons) is Monika von Oppel who will talk about her travels through China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Iran.

She will discuss the cultural and religious differences and similarities of these countries that are so much in the news at the moment. For enquiries, contact Sheila Craul on 072 324 7894.

Sandbaai Hall | 09:30 for 10:00 Hermanus Photographic Society Visitors are most welcome at the Hermanus Photographic Society’s regular meetings, every second Wednesday of the month. This month’s set subject for members to submit for club evaluation is ‘Implied Faces’.

Hermann Swart Hall, Dutch Reformed Church, Hermanus | 19:00

Thursday

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Waltzing with Rommel This illustrated talk by James Gray of the United Church will look at who Dan Pienaar was and how he got to lead the 1st South African Division in the North African Desert War. Tickets at R120 pp include tea/coffee and delicious homemade cakes afterwards.

All proceeds will go to the Stanford Animal Welfare Society. Tickets are available from Annie Ranger on 028 3410 984 / 076 130 5531 or ranger@ reedcottage.co.za. For enquiries, contact the Stanford Tourism office on 028 341 0340.

Stanford Valley Conference Centre | 10:00

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Elgin Blossom Festival Elgin-Grabouw Tourism invites visitors to experience a blooming marvellous time at this two-day spring celebration, which includes the Elgin Chardonnay Colloquium on Saturday.

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Beer & Wine Tasting & Auction Support Krappies & Krefies PreSchool at their fundraising Wine and Beer Tasting & Auction. Several local breweries and wineries will participate, including Honingklip, Fynbos Distillery, Benguela Cove, Rivendell, Spookfontein, Whalehaven and Strandveld Vineyards, followed by an exciting wine auction. Tickets at R150 pp (no U18s) include a wine glass and are available from Bonita Fraser on 072 473 8117. No entry fee will be payable at the gate.

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Wine and Food Festival leaves a sweet taste T

he annual Wine & Food Festival from 28 – 29 September was a phenomenal success, with thousands of people enjoying the new line-up of events and activities.

Although a wine festival at heart, this year’s edition included an extended spread of food vendors and food trucks, with gins, brandies, and craft beer sharing the limelight.

The venue for the festival was again the school hall and sports grounds of Curro Hermanus. New additions that proved very popular included the Wine, Sushi, Oyster & Jukebox Lounge in the wine hall, the Pop-up MCC & Cake Bar offering the most delicious Belgian waffles, crêpes, cakes and other sweet indulgences, coupled with delicious MCC labels sold by the glass, and the Sensory Play Park for children.

Here the young ones were kept entertained by a petting zoo, train rides, Zorbing balls, a gaming centre, giant Jenga and other garden games, as well as interactive educational fun presented by ‘Plaasjapies’.

“The children’s play park, as well as the lounges and other seating areas that could accommodate more than 1 500 people at any one time, were filled to capacity throughout the festival,” said Ulla du Toit of Wine Village, which has hosted the festival for the

past 20 years. She added that the event drew the right crowd and that the vendors were very pleased with the high sales figures.

“We haven’t processed all the figures yet but we can say that this was one of the most successful festivals ever hosted in Hermanus. People were not put off by the rain on Sunday and many returned for the second day in a row.”

Live entertainment added to the festive atmosphere and among the performers were SAMA Nominee Carol Thorns on electric cello delivering a contemporary ensemble inside a bubble at the sunset concert on Saturday, and the Betsie Beers country folk band on Sunday afternoon. Other performers included local artist, Ryno Velvet and the Ilitha Lelanga Marimba Ensemble from Cape Town.

ABOVE: The venue at Curro Hermanus was filled with seating areas and delicious food and drink stalls at the Wine and Food Festival.

LEFT: Sonja and Clifford Pocock from Oudewerfskloof Olive Farm made their way from Stilbaai for the festival. They will be bringing their products to Hermanus soon.

BELOW: Carol Thorns, the 'Girl in the Bubble', entertained festivalgoers with her electric cello on Saturday evening.

Several festivalgoers commented on the fact that this year’s festival was more family-friendly, that it offered a greater variety of food, wines, gins, brandies and craft beers, more seating areas to sit back and relax, more live music, and informative signs giving clear directions to the different areas and activities. Sounds like a winning recipe!

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Kai Moolman and Marie-Luise Zeitvogel from Triple Three in Stellenbosch, who often make use of Blue Bee Co's (Kleinmond) cocktail syrup in their gintails.

Lisa Renzenbrink, the Tasting Room Manager at Newton Johnson Vineyards, at their stall in the wine hall.

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Grootbos and Creation shine at SA Wine & Food Tourism Conference

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ine of South Africa’s top wine and food tourism providers were named honourees in the inaugural Wine & Food Tourism Conference Awards at the close of this year’s Wine and Food Tourism Conference near Stellenbosch last month. They were presented with their trophies by Blacky Komani, chairperson of the Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA).

Drawn from Stellenbosch, Paarl, Franschhoek, the Overberg, the West Coast and the Karoo to include a mix of well-established favourites and hidden gems, the winners were chosen for having created outstanding and positively memorable tourist experiences that were an inspiration to others in the industry.

According to tourism doyenne Margi Biggs, who convened the judging panel of wine, hospitality and marketing specialists, the nine honourees were selected from exceptionally strong contenders across the spectrum – from those offering wine tastings and wine and food pairings to fully-fledged restaurants and accommodation establishments. The panel was chaired by Jean-Pierre Rossouw, publisher of Rossouw’s Restaurants and the Platter’s South African Wine Guide.

The panel honoured the three best contenders in each of three categories: Service Excellence that goes to the very heart of the experience at a person-to-person level; The Authentic South African Experience that focuses on uniquely South African people, places and moments; and Innovation that boosts experiences, excites and delights guests, while allowing them new offerings.

In the Authentic South African Experience category, Grootbos Nature Reserve near Gansbaai came out tops, along with La Motte in Franschhoek and Die Tuishuise & Victoria

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Manor in Cradock. In the Innovation category, Creation Wines in Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge was named one of the three honourees alongside Fryer’s Cove in Doringbaai and Spice Route Destination in Paarl.

Chairperson Jean-Pierre Rossouw commented that innovation is in the very DNA of Creation. “As one judge put it, they’re constantly pushing forward with fresh and exciting ideas.

Another judge praised their innovation across the entire value chain, from the product, to the experiences, to the route to consumer. They manage to take their ideas and realise them with professionalism and with consistency. In fact, this establishment was a contender in all three of our categories, and a top contender,” he said, referring to Creation as a “benchmark honouree”.

The winners in the Service Excellence category were Waterford Estate and Delaire Graff Estate, both in Stellenbosch, and Leeu Collection in Franschhoek.

“We were delighted by the calibre of entries in this, the first year of our awards. We hope they serve to provide a benchmark to which the growing number of participants in the industry can aspire to and, in this way encourage the numerous businesses in this tourism sector to better their efforts,” said Biggs.

She explained that the awards had been established to help boost wine and food tourism confidence and advance service standards and training. Tourism is one of this country’s highest labour-absorbing sectors. “They support the goals of the Tourism Business Council of SA’s strategy to double the number of international tourists by 2030 and so create around 2 million jobs directly and indirectly. Wine and food tourism, especially, has the potential to contribute to this goal.”

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Diversity is the key to success

By Janet Hugo CFP Director – Sterling Private Clients

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have just spent a week in London attending a conference and meeting global investment teams with fellow wealth managers. The conference was held at the Stationers’ Hall that was purchased for GBP3 500 in 1606 and rebuilt after the great fire. These guilds have been described as early trade unions and the Stationers’ Guild occupied themselves with bookbinding and scribing while the goods they sold - pens and writing materials - became known as stationery after the stalls that were at ‘fixed points’ around St Paul's Churchyard.

It was a fantastic venue to remind us that while the backdrop to history might change, commerce continues and there will always be something to write about.

Attendees from the USA and UK were rolling their eyes at the antics of their leaders and their policies, with the resulting impact on global investment strategies. Whether discussing a tweet from Trump or the legality of Johnson’s Brexit shenanigans, everyone was wondering what the long-term impact would be on the markets. As South African attendees we had sympathy, as we are used to feeling that politics impact our wealth, investment strategies and our currency.

Many of the presentations we saw highlighted the positive benefits of appropriate diversification in investment strategies.

Now more so than ever, as one of the benefits of diversification is that it reduces the risk of total investment failure and in many instances, it can increase your investment performance.

I was able to meet with local UK financial advisors and was reminded that no matter where in the world you are, true financial planning and wealth management encompass a holistic view of investment strategies, income and expenditure requirements and an in-depth understanding of the risks that could upset the whole apple cart.

fication objectives. Diversification can help manage risk and reduce the volatility of an asset's price movements.

Remember, however, that no matter how diversified your portfolio is, risk can never be eliminated completely.

I recently met with a client whose previous advisor was convinced that no changes should be made to an old retirement annuity and yet the rest of the client’s portfolio of investments was languishing and unfocused.

Advice on one product, in this case the old retirement annuity, is not a full financial plan and investment strategy. A true financial plan would have identified that there were several products that were underperforming in the context of the client’s goals and investment requirements. Your wealth manager can only advise you after full disclosure of your balance sheet, not on a piece-meal basis.

Risk can come in many guises and your advisor needs to understand your personal circumstances, including information about your lifestyle and values, to be able to help you to mitigate against them.

It is easy for us to become fixated on the investment performance of a manager or an investment product, but a good financial plan takes all these factors into consideration when accounting for a client’s needs.

Diversification is a technique that reduces risk by allocating investments among various financial instruments, industries, and other categories. We aim to maximise returns for our clients by investing in different areas that would each react differently to the same event.

Most investment professionals agree that, although it is not a guarantee against loss, diversification is the most important component in reaching long-term financial goals while minimising risk.

Generally, investors confront two main types of risk when investing. The first is undiversifiable, which is also known as systematic or market risk. This category also includes inflation.

The second type of risk is diversifiable.

This risk is also known as unsystematic (or idiosyncratic) risk and is specific to a company, industry, market, economy, or country. It can be reduced through diversification. The most com-

mon sources of unsystematic risk are business risk and financial risk. The aim is to invest in various assets so they will not all be affected in the same way by market events.

Let's say you have a portfolio of only gold mining stocks. If it is announced that gold miners are going on an indefinite strike and that all mining operations are halted, share prices of gold mining companies could drop.

That means your portfolio will experience a noticeable drop in value.

If, however, you counterbalanced the gold mining stocks with a few platinum stocks, only part of your portfolio would be affected. In fact, there is a good chance the platinum stock prices would climb, as consumers turn to platinum as an alternative base for luxury jewellery.

Therefore, you would want to diversify across the board, not only in different types of companies but also different

types of industries. The more uncorrelated your share price movements are, the better. It's also important to diversify among different asset classes.

Diverse assets such as bonds and equities will not react in the same way to adverse events. A combination of asset classes will reduce your portfolio's sensitivity to market swings. Generally, bond and stock markets move in opposite directions, so if your portfolio is diversified across both areas, unpleasant movements in one will be offset by positive results in another.

Finally, don't forget: location, location, location. Diversification also means you should look for investment opportunities beyond your own geographical borders. After all, volatility in the South African stock market may not affect stocks and bonds in developed markets such as the United States and Europe.

Most South African-based balanced portfolios aim to achieve these diversi-

Global studies have shown that a holistic investment strategy can add between 1.5% and 3% annually to performance.

This week is World Investment Week and in South Africa the Financial Planning Institute is encouraging all its professional members to participate in Financial Planning Day on 2 October to raise awareness of the benefits of a financial plan.

In support of this initiative, our Hermanus office is offering a free one-hour consultation for clients who book an appointment this week. Call 0861 888 987 Janet Hugo CFP® - was awarded the Financial Planning Institute’s Financial Planner of the Year awarded in 2019. It recognises excellence in all areas of financial planning and wealth management. She can be reached at 0861 888 987 or janet@ sterlingwealth.co.za

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James Douglas Logan, the ‘ideal colonist’ Taylors. Joey Luyt gives us the background of the house-keeper they called “Tay”:

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ne of the frequent visitors to Hermanus in the early 20th century was James Douglas Logan (1857–1920). A writer has called him ‘the ideal colonist’, and that is true.

In the mid-to late-Victorian era, Britain produced colonists in large numbers. The essential components were: an interrupted education, earning income by the early teens, feeling trapped by the class system, ambition to ‘better’ oneself, down-to-earth attitudes, strong capitalist ethos (though they probably couldn’t spell that word), and a drive to win in business and personal relations, often not playing entirely by the rules.

But, they needed a more flexible social structure that did not close most opportunities to the working classes. The colonies offered this.

Sir William Hoy (1868–1939) had some of these characteristics. But they are seen most clearly in Logan who, like Hoy, was born in Scotland.

The son of a railway clerk, he received only a few years of schooling before he was called on to augment the family income. He took up employment as a railway clerk, with every prospect of remaining one all his working life.

The first indication of his ambitious nature came when he quit this job in 1874 and ran away to sea. Two years later the ship he was aboard had to enter Simonstown Harbour for repairs, and Jimmy (as he was always known) took the £5 wages he was due, walked to Cape Town and started working – you’ve guessed it – as a railway clerk. However, the Cape Government Railways saw his potential and promoted him rapidly. Within a year he was promoted to the position of Stationmaster at the newly-built Cape Town Station.

In 1878, Logan was offered the position of Superintendent of a section of the railway between Hex River and Prince Albert. This was a significant boost to his career and income. But there was a problem. The job was at an isolated location, and the Railways thought it prudent that the man appointed should be married or become married within three months of being selected.

Down-to-earth Logan immediately courted and married Emma Haylett, a hotelier’s daughter.

He couldn't have known how useful her skills would become later in his career. However, he had another inducement – every account of Emma Haylett mentions how beautiful she was.

Logan took up his new post well within the three months allowed.

Within a year, Logan had been awarded the catering concession for the Touws River Station, and by 1881 his business activities were large enough for him to resign from the Railways and get the refreshment concession for some other stations. Emma and James became frequent visitors to Hermanus, and it is worth looking at the connections that led to this.

The first connection is fortuitous. Between 1904 and 1910, the Luyt family (PJ and his first wife, Dollie) had employed an English family, the

Clara Taylor was born in Yorkshire. She and her husband came out to South Africa from England before the Anglo-Boer War to work for Mr Jimmy Logan at Matjiesfontein. Mr Taylor ran the restaurant at the Railway Station, and his wife worked as a housekeeper at the hotel there. After a few years, they went to Vryburg and then to Mafeking.

They were in the siege of Mafeking and, after the town was relieved, they trekked by ox-wagon to Kimberley. They remained in charge of the station restaurant at Kimberley for some time and then decided to go to Rhodesia. They became ill on the train from food poisoning and, on arrival at Bulawayo, were taken to hospital. When Mrs Taylor recovered, she was told that her husband had died and had been buried in the local cemetery.

Grief-stricken, she returned to Cape Town. John (Luyt) and Dollie had just taken over the management of the Marine Hotel, and she was engaged as a housekeeper by them.

After a controversial business career, Logan had retired in 1910 and had time to visit Hermanus.

Again, Joey Luyt records the fact: Mr Jimmy Logan, of Matjiesfontein, often came for weekends. ‘Tay’ was very excited the first time he came and was delighted when he remembered her. I gave him succulents for his garden at Matjiesfontein. Mr Logan owned the village as well as the hotel and had many famous persons as his guests, including Lord Milner and Cecil Rhodes.

By way of an employee and friend, Logan and the folks at The Marine were linked.

The second connection with Hermanus I have not been able to verify, but it is very likely. Hoy worked for the Cape Government Railways at precisely the time Logan did, and they must have met each other. Doubtless, Hoy told Logan about this quaint fishing village and his plans to forbid the extension of the railway to it, to preserve its fishing village atmosphere.

Logan would have been appalled. For him, railways were the future and a source of wealth.

The closer he could get to them, the sooner he would become super-rich. He went the opposite way to Hoy. In 1884, he applied for and won the contract to supply refreshments to travellers on his station. Within a year, he was making so much money from his catering service that he resigned from the Railways and bought 3 500 morgen around a tiny main-line station called Matjiesfontein.

The Logan family settled there and began to develop a model farm and a village, which he owned. He also aimed to extend his catering business to all stations served by the Cape Government Railways. He used his contacts within the business and political communities to persuade Mr (later Sir) James Sivewright to grant him this monopoly for 18 years, without advertising the tender or consulting any of his Cabinet colleagues – perhaps, an early case of ‘state capture’?

This led to a massive scandal that brought down the government in the Cape Colony. Rhodes had to reconstitute his Ministry, omitting anyone remotely linked to the affair. John X Merriman,

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TOP: The Marine Hotel in 1944.

ABOVE: James Douglas Logan (standing, right) with a group of English cricketers, circa 1895.

RIGHT: A caricature of Logan as it appeared in the Afrikaans media. later Prime Minister, wrote about the concession: “It is a blackguard business – and the more you stir it, the nastier it smells.”

Logan did not suffer any public punishment for the venture, and during this period, seems to have been popular with Cape Town citizens, because of his sponsorship of South African cricket teams to play England. This phase of his life has been well-described by Dean Allen in his book, Empire, War and Cricket in South Africa, published in 2015.

Logan has been described as a “legendary litigant” because he used the courts to attack his competitors and those who threatened his business operations. A legal expert has analysed

and documented all cases involving Logan from 1885 to 1912. Ten substantial cases are recorded, of which Logan was successful in seven and not substantively defeated in the other three. In one of the cases, Logan won a decision against Sir Alfred Beit, in another, he came out winner over Barney Barnato, and a third case went to the Privy Council in Britain. Logan won again.

Space constraints do not allow me to deal with two other interesting aspects of his life here, namely the full story of Logan’s cricketing tours and his role in the South African War. However, it is evident that this frequent visitor to Hermanus in the early 20th century had an eventful life elsewhere. Logan died in 1920 and is buried at Matjiesfontein.

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MY WELLNESS Cupcakes 4 Kids with Cancer

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he eighth annual National Cupcake Day 4 Kids with Cancer took place in 88 shopping malls across South Africa on Saturday 28 September. In the Overstrand, three malls participated, including Whale Coast Mall in Hermanus.

This community-driven project brings individuals together who want to make a difference in the lives of children with life-threatening diseases by baking cupcakes. Since the first fundraiser eight years ago, Cupcakes for HOPE, which runs the Cupcake Day project, has helped more than 1 500 patients. “This is really the sweetest way to help a life,” said founder Sandy Cipriano.

Volunteers of the project are referred to as Cupcake Angels. One such ‘Cupcake Angel’ is Amina Gierdien, who organised the first Cupcake Day 4 Kids with Cancer last year at the Whale Coast Mall. Members of the community are asked each year to pledge cupcakes for the volunteers to sell at the event, meaning that all the money raised goes straight to helping the children.

Amina baked roughly 800 cupcakes, with help from the Generation Schools Hermanus kitchen staff, and decorated the cupcakes with the further help of staff, parents and children from the school. The school also made its kitchen available for the baking. People

donated cupcakes from as far as Cape Town and Worcester, and Tronette Dippenaar (head chef at The Marine) donated a further 250 beautifully decorated cupcakes to this worthy cause.

Amina would like to thank Grethe Conradie (marketing manager of Whale Coast Mall) for all her help in making this event possible; the volunteers who helped with baking, decorating and selling the cupcakes; the businesses and individuals for their donations of cash and ingredients; and each and every person who supported this event. At the end of Saturday, Amina and her team had managed to sell over 1 000 cupcakes!

– Taylum Meyer

Some of the volunteers at the Whale Coast Mall on Saturday were Suhail Gierdien, Lisle Geldenhuys, Nabeelah Omardien, Amina Gierdien (organiser), Adnaan Gierdien, Grethe Conradie, Uviwe Kayaki and Yusuf Omardien.

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By Stephen de Stadler Managing Director Fine & Country Hermanus, Arabella and Kleinmond

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recent post on social media by a resident of Hermanus really got me thinking about the proliferation of ‘On Show’ boards that appear every Friday afternoon and disappear on Monday morning.

Have you ever followed some of the boards and found that they end up at a home where another board tells you to call a particular agent if you wish to view the house? How many times have you followed boards to a home, possibly viewed it, but decided that the home was not right for you?

And then, a few crossroads away you follow another stream of pointers and end up at the same home. Understandably irritated, you decide to give up looking at show houses on that day and head off to a coffee shop for refreshments instead.

Before the advent of the internet and the development of agency websites

and communal portals, most ‘On Show’ homes were advertised in the weekend newspapers. As potential buyers, we all went through those newspapers, cut out the homes we wanted to view, and spent the whole of Sunday driving around with our map books and viewing properties on show.

All those adverts had one thing in common, and that was directions to “follow my pointers from the corner of George and Alice Streets”, or something to that effect. Pointers were very important in those days, because agencies that did not advertise in the newspapers could still attract buyers merely by putting up their ‘On Show’ boards, using pointers to show the way. As estate agents we used to have great fun making sure our boards

were placed on the same route as our competitors, hoping to use their advertising to divert potential buyers to our own properties.

In those days show days were always held from 9am to 5pm on a Sunday.

This time allocation was needed to ensure that potential buyers had the opportunity to see as many homes as possible during the time period.

With the introduction of websites and portals, the time frame for houses on show has rapidly been reduced to only a few hours per home over a weekend. This is because most buyers do their viewing on the internet.

Based on professional photography and well-written copy, a potential buyer is able to make an informed decision as to whether he or she

In addition, all credible estate agencies show the actual address of the property as well as a live link or location indicator that will guide you to the home if you have access to a smartphone. For those people who do not carry that technology, a simple call to the agency will result in a meeting at a known location and a personal escort to the home in question.

At the risk of incurring the wrath of some agencies, one wonders if the time has not come to remove the pointers and rely (mainly) on the available technology to bring prospective buyers to your home? Australian legislation only allows the use of ‘For Sale’ and ‘Sold’ boards, unless the properties being advertised are within a new area where the online maps do not clearly define the roads.

Legislation in the UK also only allows the use of ‘For Sale’ and ‘Sold’ boards,

with no provision for pointer boards.

The proliferation of boards (including those of my own agency – I admit) at certain intersections is certainly not a pleasing sight, especially when the boards merely advise that the show day may be on a different day or at a different time. Does the evidence show that more boards from any one agency reflects a larger market share, or does it mean that another agency may well not be needing to have official show days to sell their properties?

Consider this last comment as slightly tongue in cheek, but personal experience in following multiple routes to the same home that merely has a ‘view by appointment’ board outside it has certainly made me question the relevance of show day pointers.

The views expressed above are those of the writer in his personal capacity and may not necessarily reflect the views of Fine & Country as a national and international brand.

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Artificial Grass SA has become Southern Africa’s most trusted and favoured supplier and installer of artificial grass sports fields and landscaping. Established in 2014, they now have more than 18 branches across South Africa and Namibia, including one right here in Hermanus.

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he noun, ‘smith’ means ‘a skilled artisan’ and is synonymous with skill and knowledge – a most appropriate name for Paintsmiths Hermanus.

Apart from installing the best quality artificial grass sport fields (AstroTurf ) at schools, the company has also seen artificial grass landscaping become more popular by the day. From private home owners to businesses, artificial grass offers the perfect solution for areas that are either soggy and muddy, or dry and patchy. These may include problem areas in the garden where lawns struggle to thrive due to excessive heat or shade, or pool areas, patios and balconies; or where the home owner prefers a low-maintenance garden but does not want to be surrounded by hard surfaces.

As long-standing paint merchants with a lifetime of collective knowledge from leading paint experts Midas, Earthcote and Kansai Plascon, and with roots deep in the trade and customer experience, Paintsmiths now offers an innovative, consumer-friendly, retail destination in the Sandbaai Business Park, which addresses all your quality, price, service and convenience coating needs.

Underpinned by their two leading paint brands, Midas and Earthcote, Paintsmiths Hermanus delivers the highest quality and most versatile offering at affordable prices to both trade and retail customers. The store stocks an extensive range of green-rated paints, a vast range of exceptional floor coatings and finishes, quality brushes and rollers, and other basic paint essentials to ensure a perfect finish.

Intent on offering their customers healthier, more ethical and eco-friendly choices, all their paints clearly indicate any VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) and other chemical content. The focus of Midas and Earthcote’s new product development is on finding better raw materials to replace suspect constituents that have been routinely used in

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Johan Labuschagne (left) with his Paintsmiths Hermanus team: Lucky Banda, Irvin Sebastian and Johann Botma.

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paint recipes. So why is going green such an issue?

While it is true to say that water-based paints are generally more environmentally sound than oilbased (or solvent-based) products, this is over-simplifying a complex issue. What also comes into play is the new generation of colourants and other reformulated chemicals that are used as preservatives and binders, etc. The Envirolite range from Midas has less than 1g / VOC per litre and is leading the industry in reducing VOC – the compounds that give off that

‘fresh paint’ smell. Envirolite has also eliminated Glycol, APEO and Formaldehyde from all their products.

Best of all, Midas Envirolite Zero VOC topcoats cost no more than the other, conventional topcoats on the market – so why not make an environmentally sound decision without sacrificing quality?

Contact Paintsmiths Hermanus owner, Johan Labuschagne on 074 588 5772 or 028 312 3745, or visit the store at Unit 5, Adam Road, Sandbaai Business Park.

Artificial grass not only softens the landscape but adds a vibrant touch of green – with the added bonus that it doesn’t need to be watered.

A garden requires a lot of time, effort and care, and sustaining healthy, lush, cut-to-size grass is an even bigger battle. With the constant threat of drought in the Western Cape, artificial grass offers an eco-friendly alternative to lawns, which are particularly thirsty and challenging to maintain in areas where water restrictions are enforced.

This is why artificial grass offers a year-round solution, as well as valuable maintenance savings for your pocket, your time and the planet.

Artificial Grass SA has been especially developed for the harsh South

African climate and offers a range of safe, tough, low-maintenance and durable products that come with an eight-year guarantee, as well as a UV Defender certificate that gives you a 10-year guarantee that the colour of your artificial lawn will not fade in the sun. Artificial Grass SA is also the only company whose products are endorsed by a Health Protector certificate, which means that no heavy metals such as lead or mercury are released when the grass is exposed to the sun.

The Artificial Grass SA range is suitable for placement on soil, tarmac, concrete, paving and decking. The fully porous system is used for most outdoor installations on top of a soil sub-base, which has to be expertly compacted and stabilised by crusher dust. Peet Struwig of Artificial Grass SA in Hermanus works alongside his highly trained and skilled workers on site to ensure that the installation is done with the utmost care and the least disruption.

He cautions consumers that they should not attempt a DIY job and rather leave it up to professionals, as he has seen many an installation that was not done properly. “Consumers should also do their homework as there are many inferior products out there, some of which only come with a 12-month guarantee.”

Peet and his wife Hettie can be found at Artificial Grass SA Hermanus at Wonderland Lifestyle Nursery in Sandbaai (behind the Engen Garage). For a free quote, contact Peet on 083 229 4453 or Hettie on 083 588 8828 or send an email to hermanus@artgrass.co.za

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oastal Timber Mouldings is a family-owned company founded by Dirk Herbst in January 2002 with the purpose of moulding rough sawn timber, through their manufacturing process, into refined timber products that are supplied through multiple pipelines to all end-users in the Overberg region.

They have been part of the Hermanus community for 17 years and, with wood being such an integral part of their livelihood, Coastal Timber Mouldings ensures that all local and imported timber is sourced from sustainable forestry and only A-grade materials are used in all the processes. Since those early years the company

has expanded its product range from tongueand-groove ceiling and flooring to designing and moulding custom-made profiles for highend customers, including decking, ceilings and flooring, skirting boards and pergolas, and other mouldings such as dado rails and architraves.

Coastal Timber Mouldings work mainly in Pine, Oak, Meranti or Balau, while sourcing any other types of wood through their network as specified by the client.

Coastal Timber Mouldings now also stocks SHERA board, a non-asbestos fibre-cement building board composed of Portland cement, cellulose fibre and refined sand. Using a

manufacturing process called autoclave, SHERA board acquires the strength and durability of cement, plus easy workability and dimensional stability. SHERA boards come in various formats, including square-cut edge, recessed edge, and decorative surface, and can be used in a wide variety of building applications.

There are many advantages to using SHERA boards – they are fire- and weather-resistant; termite-resistant; immune to water damage; flexible and shatter-resistant; with low shrinkage and a high degree of workability; and provide sound insulation.

As a medium-size business, Coastal Timber Mouldings is very flexible in what they can

produce. “We supply both standard- and custom-made products and nothing is mass produced. Due to the nature of our business we keep minimal stock on hand, so all orders are manufactured and moulded as per individual orders,” says Dirk. “We take care in giving our clients exactly what they want and building relationships on trust, quality and reliability.”

You’ll find Coastal Timber Mouldings at 8 Mimosa Street, Hermanus Industrial Area. They deliver their products all over the Overberg and as far as the Cape Town CBD. Contact them for a quote or expert advice on 028 313 2183.

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OVERSTRAND MUNISIPALITEIT ERF 3607, DEMPERSSTRAAT 62, ONRUSRIVIER: OPHEFFING VAN BEPERKENDE TITELAKTE VOORWAARDES EN AFWYKING: PLAN ACTIVE (nms JA PRETORIUS & SJ DU TOIT)

OVERSTRAND MUNICIPALITY ERF 3607, 62 DEMPERS STREET, ONRUS RIVER: APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF RESTRICTIVE TITLE DEED CONDITIONS AND DEPARTURE: PLAN ACTIVE (obo JA PRETORIUS & SJ DU TOIT)

UMASIPALA WASE0VERSTRAND ISICELO ESIMAYELA NESIZA ESINGU-ERV3607, 62 DEMPERS STREET, ONRUS RIVER: ISICELO SOKUSUSWA KWEMIQOBO ESISITHINTELO KWIIMEKO ZETAYITILE YOBUNINI NOKWAHLULA: NGABAKWAPLAN ACTIVE (egameni likaJA PRETORIUS & SJ DU TOIT)

Kragtens Artikel 47 en 48 van die Overstrand Munisipaliteit Verordening vir Munisipale Grondgebruikbeplanning, 2015 word hiermee kennis gegee van die onderstaande aansoeke van toepassing op Erf 3607, Onrusrivier, naamlik:

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 47 and 48 of the Overstrand Municipality By-Law on Municipal Land Use Planning, 2015 of the applications mentioned below applicable to Erf 3607, Onrus River namely:

Kukhutshwe isaziso esimayela nemiba yeSolotya lama-47 nelama-48 Omthethwana kaMasipala Ongokusetyenziswa koMhlaba ku2015 isaziso sichazwe njengesisebenza kakuhle kwisiza esinguErf 3607, Onrus River eyaziwa ngokuba:

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Opheffing van beperkende titelvoorwaardes met verwysing na Klousule D.(c) van Titelakte T46790/2015 ingevolge Artikel 16(2)(f) van bogenoemde verordening.

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Removal of restrictive title conditions with reference to Clause D.(c) of Title Deed T46790/2015 in terms of Section 16(2)(f) of the aforementioned By-Law.

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Afwyking ingevolge Artikel 16(2)(b) van bogenoemde verordening om die oostelike syboulyn te verslap vanaf 2m na 0m om die bestaande geboude braai en pergola te akkommodeer; en ook om die westelike syboulyn te verslap van 2m na 0,98m om die gebruiksverandering van die bestaande enkel motorhuis na ‘n 4de slaapkamer met ensuite badkamer te akkommodeer.

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Departure in terms of Section 16(2)(b) of the aforementioned By-Law to relax the eastern lateral building line from 2m to 0m to accommodate the existing built braai and pergola; and to relax the western lateral building line from 2m to0,98m to accommodate the use change of the existing single garage into a 4th bedroom with ensuite bathroom.

Besonderhede aangaande die voorstel lê ter insae gedurende weeksdae tussen 08:00 and 16:30 by die Departement: Stadsbeplanning te Patersonstraat 16, Hermanus.

Detail regarding the proposal is available for inspection during weekdays between 08:00 and 16:30 at the Department : Town Planning at 16 Paterson Street, Hermanus.

Enige kommentaar moet skriftelik ingedien word in terme van Artikels 51 en 52 van die bogenoemde Verordening aan die Munisipaliteit (Patersonstraat 16, Hermanus / (f) 028 313 2093 / (e) loretta@overstrand.gov.za) voor of op 8 November 2019, stipuleer u naam, adres, kontak besonderhede, belang in die aansoek en redes vir kommentaar. Telefoniese navrae kan gerig word aan die Stadsbeplanner, Mnr. H. Olivier by 028 313 8900. Die Munisipaliteit mag weier om kommentare te aanvaar na die sluitingsdatum. Enige persoon wat nie kan lees of skryf nie kan die Departement Stadsbeplanning besoek waar hul deur ‘n munisipale amptenaar bygestaan sal word ten einde hul kommentaar te formuleer.

Any written comments must be submitted in accordance with the provisions of Sections 51 and 52 of the said By-law to the Municipality (16 Paterson Street, Hermanus / (f) 028 313 2093 / (e) loretta@overstrand.gov.za) on or before 8 November 2019, quoting your name, address, contact details, interest in the application and reasons for comments. Telephonic enquiries can be made to the Town Planner, Mr. H. Olivier at 028 313 8900. The Municipality may refuse to accept comment received after the closing date. Any person who cannot read or write may visit the Town Planning Department where a municipal official will assist them in order to formalize their comment.

Munisipale Bestuurder, Overstrand Munisipaliteit, Posbus 20, HERMANUS, 7200 Munisipale Kennisgewing Nr. 131/2019

Municipal Manager, Overstrand Municipality, P.O. Box 20, HERMANUS, 7200 Municipal Notice No. 131/2019

OVERSTRAND MUNISIPALITEIT ERF 9720, SISULUSTRAAT, ZWELIHLE, HERMANUS: AANSOEK OM VERGUNNINGSGEBRUIK EN AFWYKING : HIGHWAVE CONSULTANTS (nms PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT WESTERN CAPE)

OVERSTRAND MUNICIPALITY ERF 9720, SISULU STREET, ZWELIHLE, HERMANUS: APPLICATION FOR CONSENT USE AND DEPARTURE: HIGHWAVE CONSULTANTS (obo PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT WESTERN CAPE)

Kragtens Artikel 47 en 48 van die Overstrand Munisipaliteit Verordening vir Munisipale Grondgebruikbeplanning, 2015 word hiermee kennis gegee van die onderstaande aansoeke van toepassing op Erf 9720, Zwelihle naamlik:

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 47 and 48 of the Overstrand Municipality By-Law on Municipal Land Use Planning, 2015 of the application mentioned below applicable to Erf 9720, Zwelihle namely:

1.

Aansoek om vergunningsgebruik ingevolge Artikel 16(2)(o) ten einde ‘n transmissietoring op bogenoemde eiendom op te rig.

1.

Application in terms of Section 16(2)(o) for a consent use in order to erect a transmission tower on the above property.

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Aansoek om afwyking ingevolge Artikel 16(2)(b) ten einde die toepaslike 10,5m hoogtebeperking te oorskry ten einde die 30m hoë voorgestelde transmissietoring te akkommodeer.

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Application in terms of Section 16(2)(b) for a departure to exceed the applicable 10,5m height restriction in order to accommodate the proposed 30m high transmission tower.

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Aansoek om afwyking ingevolge Artikel 16(2)(b) ten einde die onderskeie 5m straat- en syboulyn te verslap na 0m om die voorgestelde toring te akkommodeer.

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Application in terms of Section 16(2)(b) for a departure in order to relax the respective 5m street and lateral building lines to 0m to accommodate the proposed tower.

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Ukususwa kwemiqobo ethintela iimeko zetayitile ngokubhekisele kuMhlathi D.(c) weTayitile Yobunini enguT46790/2015 ngokwemiba yeSolotya le16(2)(f) ngokoMthethwana ochazwe ngentla

2.

Ukwahlula ngokwemiba yeSolotya le16(2)(b) Omthethwana ochazwe ngentla ukunyenyisa umgca wesakhiwo okwicala elisempuma ukusuka kwiimitha ezi-2m ukuya ko-0m ukulungiselela indawo esele ikhona yokwenza ibhrayi nendawo yokuhlala phandle (pergola); kunye nokunyenyiswa komgca wesakhiwo omelene necala elisentshona ukusuka kwiimitha ezimitha ezi2m ukuya kwimitha ezingu-0,98m ukulungiselela ukusetyenziswa kwegaraji elungiselelwe imoto enye ikhona ibe ligumbi lesine lokulala eline-ensuthi (igunjana elinebhafu yokuhlambela, ishawara) zizikwemitha.

Iinkcukacha ezimayela nesi siphakamiso sziyafumaneka ukuze zihlolwe kwiintsuku zaphakathi evekini phakathi kwentsimbi ye08:00 neye 16:30 kwiSebe: Izicwangciso ngeDolophu kwa16 Paterson Street, Hermanus.

Naziphi na izimvo ezibhaliweyo zingangeniswa ngokwezibonelelo zeSolotya lama51 nelama52 Omthethwana ochaziweyo kwaMasipala (16 Paterson Street, Hermanus / (f) 028 313 2093 / (e) loretta@overstrand.gov.za) ngomhla okanye ngaphambi komhla wo-8 kuNovemba ku2019, uchaze igama lakho, idilesi, iinkcukacha ofumaneka kuzo, umnqweno wakho kwesi sicelo kunye nezizathu zokuba nezimvo. Imibuzo ngefowuni ingabuzwa kuMcwangcisi weDolophu, uMnu. H. Olivier kwa028 313 8900. Umasipala angala ukwamkela izimvo emva komhla wokuvala. Nabani na ongakwazi ukufunda nokubhala angaya kwiSebe lezicwangciso ngeDolophu apho igosa likaMasipala liza kumnceda afake izimvo zakhe ngokusemthethweni.

UMphathi kaMasipala, Overstrand Municipality, P.O. Box 20, HERMANUS, 7200 Inombolo yeNothisi kaMasipala. 131/2019

UMASIPALA WASE-OVERSTRAND, ISIZA 9720, SISULU STREET, ZWELIHLE, HERMANUS: ISICELO SEMVUME YOSETYENZISO NOPHAMBUKO: HIGHWAVE CONSULTANTS (obo URHULUMENTE WEPHONDO LENTSHONA KOLONI) Isaziso sinikezelwe ngokwemiqathango yeCandelo lama-47 nelama-48 loMthetho oYilwayo kaMasipala woMasipala waseOverstrand ongesiCwangciso sokuSetyenziswa koMhlaba kaMasipala, 2015 sesicelo esichazwe ngasezantsi esihambelana nesiza 9720, eZwelihle esisesi: 1.

Isicelo ngokwemiqathango yeCandelo 16(2)(o) kuMthetho oYilwayo wemvume yokusetyenziswa yokumiswa kophongoma lonxibelelwano kule propati ingasentla.

2.

Isicelo ngokwemiqathango yeCandelo 16(2)(b) sophambuko ukugqitha isithintelo somphakamo somlinganiselo ofanelekileyo oli-10,5m ukulungiselela ukukhawulelana nophongoma lonxibelelwano olucetywayo olubude bungama-30m.

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Isicelo ngokwemiqathango yeCandelo 16(2)(b) ukulungiselela ukunyenyiswa kwemida yesakhiwo esisecaleni nge-5m ukusuka esitalatweni ukuya kwi-0m ukulungiselela ukukhawulelana nophongoma lonxibelelwano olucetywayo.

Besonderhede aangaande die voorstel lê ter insae gedurende weeksdae tussen 08:00 and 16:30 by die Departement: Stadsbeplanning te Patersonstraat 16, Hermanus.

Detail regarding the proposal is available for inspection during weekdays between 08:00 and 16:30 at the Department : Town Planning at 16 Paterson Street, Hermanus.

Iinkcukacha ezihmabelana nesi sindululo ziyafumaneka ukuba zihlolwe kwiintsuku zaphakathi evekini, phakathi kwentsimbi ye-08:00 ukuya kweye-16:30 kwiCandelo: Ukucwangciswa kweDolophu kwa16 ePaterson Street, eHermanus.

Enige kommentaar moet skriftelik ingedien word in terme van Artikels 51 en 52 van die bogenoemde Verordening aan die Munisipaliteit (Patersonstraat 16, Hermanus / (f) 028 313 2093 / (e) loretta@overstrand.gov.za) voor of op 8 November 2019, stipuleer u naam, adres, kontak besonderhede, belang in die aansoek en redes vir kommentaar. Telefoniese navrae kan gerig word aan die Stadsbeplanner, Mnr. H. Olivier by 028 313 8900. Die Munisipaliteit mag weier om kommentare te aanvaar na die sluitingsdatum. Enige persoon wat nie kan lees of skryf nie kan die Departement Stadsbeplanning besoek waar hul deur ‘n munisipale amptenaar bygestaan sal word ten einde hul kommentaar te formuleer.

Any written comments must be submitted in accordance with the provisions of Sections 51 and 52 of the said By-law to the Municipality (16 Paterson Street, Hermanus / (f) 028 313 2093 / (e) loretta@overstrand.gov.za) on or before 8 November 2019, quoting your name, address, contact details, interest in the application and reasons for comments. Telephonic enquiries can be made to the Town Planner, Mr. H. Olivier at 028 313 8900. The Municipality may refuse to accept comment received after the closing date. Any person who cannot read or write may visit the Town Planning Department where a municipal official will assist them in order to formalize their comment.

Naluphi na uluvo olubhaliweyo malungeniswe ngokwezibonelelo zamaCandelo lama-51 nelama-52 oMthetho oYilwayo kaMasipala (16 Paterson Street, Hermanus / (f) 028 313 2093 / (e) loretta@overstrand.gov.za) ngomhla okanye ngaphambi kilwesiHlanu umhla wama--8 kuNovemba ku2019, unike igama lakho, idilesi, iinkcukacha ofumaneka kuzo, umdla wakho kwesi sicelo nezizathu zokuhlomla. Imibuzo ngefowuni ingathunyelwa kuMcwangcisi weDolophu, uMnu H. Olivier kule nombolo yomxeba 028 313 8900. UMasipala angala ukwamkela iziphakamiso emva kosuku lokuvalwa. Nabani na ongakwaziyo ukufunda okanye ukubhala angandwendwela iSebe likaMasipala lokuCwangcisa iDolophu apho igosa likamasipala liza kumnceda ukuze ahlomle ngokusemthethweni.

Munisipale Bestuurder, Overstrand Munisipaliteit, Posbus 20, HERMANUS, 7200 Munisipale Kennisgewing Nr. 132/2019

Municipal Manager, Overstrand Municipality, P.O. Box 20, HERMANUS, 7200 Municipal Notice No. 132/2019

UMphathi kaMasipala, uMasipala waseOverstrand, P.O. Box 20, HERMANUS, 7200 Inombolo yesaziso sikaMasipala 132/2019

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Stronger than a Mustang A new event was added to the Hermanus Whale Festival’s programme this year – the Bright Ford Hermanus Strongest Man/Women competition, which took place on Saturday 28 September in front of Wimpy in Hermanus.

The event was organised by locals Johan Kruger and Michelle Hamman from Elite Sporting Engagements (ESE), who can often be seen training in Pro Active Gym, with Bright Ford Hermanus as the title-sponsor.

The teams were made up of either two men, two women, or a mixed pair. The athletes competed against one another in different categories, such as truck pull, deadlift, log press and clean & press. The pairs had to divide the categories equally between them and were awarded points based on how well they performed. These

points were then totalled at the end of the event.

For those who are not familiar with strongman/woman competitions, truck pull sees athletes competing to pull a vehicle a certain distance in the shortest amount of time possible; deadlift involves lifting weights from the floor to hip level; in log press (unique to strongman competitions) the aim is to get the log from the ground to overhead; and in clean & press a weight is raised to shoulder height from the ground, held momentarily, and then quickly thrust overhead, usually with a lunge or shift of the legs.

Michelle Hamman was the adjudicator for the event and ensured that the competitors performed their feats of strength correctly and safely. Johan Kruger explained the rules for each

category and made sure that they were understood before the athletes competed, so that no one would be disqualified for a mistake.

The winning teams were: Maarten van Dalsen and Clauwdet Lok (mixed team) Riette Creighton and Ilana Joan Stuart (women’s team) Martin Byleveld and Johan Kruger (men’s team) The athletes impressed onlookers with their amazing strength and form throughout the competition and received constant applause from the crowd. Everyone attending and participating in the competition thoroughly enjoyed themselves and it certainly was a popular addition to the Whale Festival programme.

– Taylum Meyer

TOP LEFT: Organiser Johan Kruger also participated in the event and competed in the truck pull with a Ford Ranger.

ABOVE: Patricia Boshoff showed her strength in the clean & press, which requires full-body strength.

LEFT: Local vet, Maarten van Dalsen from Bergview Veterinary Hospital, placed first with his partner Clauwdet Lok in the mixed team category. Here he is doing a 110 kg deadlift.

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The ladies performed the truck pull with a Ford Mustang.

Although they have hosted similar competitions before, this strongman event during the Whale Festival was by far the most spectacular and successful one for ESE. Its success would not have been possible without the generous contributions and support from local businesses, to whom Johan and Michelle would like to express their thanks: Wikus of Bright Ford Hermanus: For being the title-sponsor for medals, trophies, T-shirts and the use of a fiery-red Mustang for the truck pull; Martin of MBD Joinery: For endless hours spent crafting the handmade log press; Wayne of Pick 'n Pay: For the athletes' water and energy drinks and bars; Rudolf of Tapas Burgundy: For the Tapas meal vouchers as prizes; Schalk of Iconic Coffee & Cookie Co: For the vouchers as prizes and delicious signature cookies for all the athletes; André: For the use of his Ford Ranger monster truck for the truck pull; Michelle Halford Photography: For photographing the event; Mathew of Pro Active Gym: For the use of the gym's weights; Whale Festival: For the opportunity to host and advertise the event; And finally, thanks to the athletes and spectators, without whom there would have been no event!

The crowd thoroughly enjoyed this new experience at the Whale Festival and were impressed with the athletes' strength.

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Action galore at GetSavvi Walker Bay 7s T he GetSavvi Walker Bay 7s tournament on Saturday 28 September was a resounding success as more than 1 000 athletes from clubs, schools and provincial teams from South Africa took part in dodgeball, hockey, netball and rugby at Hermanus High School.

Premier League: 1. Throwbocops, Cape Town; 2.

Missing Ducks, Cape Town

The inaugural event in 2018 was attended by 400 athletes and was initiated by local sports enthusiasts, Bianca le Roux and Jian Henn.

Walker Bay 7s Netball winners: Social League: 1. B-Stings, Bredasdorp; 2. Spartans, Cape Town

The Western Province Rugby Academy, in partnership with GetSavvi, awarded bursaries to one player in each U18 rugby team on Saturday, making the Walker Bay 7s a fantastic opportunity for young talent.

Premier League: 1. Incredibles, Tygerberg; 2. Belle Rebelle, Paarl; 3. Savvi Sistas, Hermanus

Both spectators and the athletes enjoyed the day, with good food and music contributing to the festive atmosphere. The teams all played their hearts out and there was also an award for the best team gees (spirit).

Walker Bay 7s Rugby winners: Rugby 7s League: 1. All Stars (Cape Town); 2. Durbell (Durbanville & Bellville)

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Walker Bay 7s Hockey winners: Social League: 1. The Pelicans, Milnerton; 2. Clout Gang, Hermanus

U18 League: 1. Bredasdorp; 2. Franschoek Community Netball

We are extremely proud of our Overberg athletes and many of our teams placed in the top three in each sport. The results were as follows:

Rugby 10s League: 1. WP Rugby Academy; 2. The Scorpions (INational)

Walker Bay 7s Dodgeball winners: Social League: 1. Coastline Kings, Hermanus; 2.

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U18 7s League: 1. Hawston U18; 2. Franschoek Community Rugby

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