Franschhoek Tatler - August 2016

August 2016

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New belle at Salon La Belle Page 11

V&A: Dr Karin Eksteen Bladsy 18

Stellenbosch election outlook

Political party lists for the 3 August local government elections were made public by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) on 28 June. They offer an interesting insight into what to expect in Stellenbosch Municipality during and after the elections.

Current council composition Stellenbosch town council is under DA control – 25 out of 43 seats. Of these seats 17 are ward seats and 8 proportional representation (PR) seats. The ANC holds 11 seats – 6 proportional representation and 5 ward seats. All other parties represented in council only hold PR seats: The Stellenbosch Civic Alliance (SCA) holds 3 seats and the Stellenbosch People’s Alliance (SPA), the Congress of the People (COPE), the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) and the National People’s Party (NPP) 1 seat each.

This year’s contenders This year voters will have a choice between 15 parties and one independent candidate. This is down from 21 parties in the 2011 local government elections.

While it certainly is a two-horse race between the DA and ANC there are a few miniature ponies in the running that have the potential to either trip up the real contenders, or be trampled by them. Only time will tell...

The SCA has ceased to exist and its leader, Derrick Hendricks, is now a candidate for the EFF. If those who voted SCA previously now vote EFF they could pick up some PR seats.

The SPA has also disbanded and its lone councillor is contesting the election for the Democratic New Civic Association (DNCA). As the SPA’s appeal was mostly personality driven, councillor Franklin Adams could see himself re-elected to a PR seat under the DNCA banner.

Another new party, United Franschhoek Valley (UFV), will contest the election in selected wards this year. The UFV isn’t expected to get anywhere near winning any of the wards they’re contesting, but there’s a chance that they could pick up a PR seat.

The ACDP may have a shot at retaining their lone PR seat in council and so too the COPE. The United Democratic Movement (UDM) and Vryheidsfront Plus will probably pick up a few votes, but probably not enough to make it into the council.

The real dark horses in the race are: the African People's Convention, the Alliance for Democratic Freedom, the Christian Democrats, the Khoisan Kingdom and All People, the People's Democratic Movement and the Ubuntu Party.

Who won’t be back Several sitting councillors have for various reasons not made their parties’ lists this time around. Nombulelo Ntsunguzi, Christina Moses, Nomthunzi Gcaza, Melken Gcofe, Lindela Ronoti and Lizzie Siwakamasi will not be returning for the ANC. Midasi Wanana will not return for the SCA, nor will André van der Walt who was suspended by Local Government MEC, Anton Bredell, for inciting damage to council property. Hillary Bergstedt of the COPE is also not returning.

On the DA side Nicholas August, Dawid Botha, Valerie

Fernandez, Cyril Jooste (speaker) and Sophie Louw did not make the list this time around. Mayor Conrad Sidego, had earlier announced that he is not seeking another term and was replaced by Adv. Gesie van Deventer – the previous Drakenstein mayor – at the top of the DA’s PR list. James Fourie, former mayor Lauretta Maree and Pietman Retief did not make themselves available for re-election. Current deputy mayor, Martin Smuts, is unlikely to return because of his relatively low position on the DA’s PR list.

Where to vote: Voters have to vote at the voting station where they are registered. For voters in ward 1 this is either Dalubuhle Primary School, or the Franschhoek Town Hall. Ward 2 has three voting stations: the Groendal Sports Grounds, Groendal Secondary School and La Motte Community Hall. Ward 3 also has 3 voting stations: Wemmershoek Primary School, St George’s Church (Lanquedoc) and the Groot Drakenstein Games Club.

Voting procedure: 1: Find your correct voting station. If unsure, SMS your ID number to 32810 to receive a message stating where you are registered. Registration details can also be confirmed via the IEC website, www.elections.org.za.

2: Present your valid identification document to the door controller at the entrance of the voting station. The door controller will scan the ID and present you with a slip that confirms that you are a registered voter. The door controller will also tell you when it is your turn to enter the station and will advise where to go once inside the voting station.

3: Once inside the voting station you will proceed to the voters’ roll table where election officials will take your ID document and check for your name and identity number on the voters’ roll. Your name will then be crossed off – this is a manual mechanism for ensuring that voters only vote once. An election official will then ink your left thumb nail with indelible ink.

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Should the voters’ roll indicate that the IEC’s records do not contain a residential address for you, you will be offered the opportunity to fill out an REC 1 form to record these details after you have cast your ballot.

4: An official will then hand you your ballot papers – which they will tear off a pad. Each ballot paper has a unique number and you must make sure that there is a stamp at the back of your ballot papers to verify that they were issued to you on that Election Day. For municipal elections voters receive 3 ballot papers (1 for a ward councillor and 2 for a political party as part of the PR section of the election.)

Voters in areas that form part of a district council receive a third ballot paper for the district council election.

5: Your identification document will be stamped by an official to show that you participated in the election.

6: You will then be directed to an empty voting booth.

Here you will place your X in the box next to the political party and/or candidate of your choice. Make only one clear mark on each ballot paper. When you are finished, fold your ballot papers in half and leave the voting booth. Remember you are not allowed to photograph your marked ballot paper – so no selfies…

7: An election official stationed at the ballot box will check that there is a stamp on the back of each of your ballots. Having made your mark, drop your completed ballot paper through the slot in the top of the ballot box.

8: After casting your vote, you will be directed to the exit.

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Agrimark besoek DBV

A colourful award for GvH Landscapes

The South African Landscapers Institute (Sali) National Awards of Excellence were announced on Wednesday, 8 June, at the Annual SAGIC (SA Greening Industries’ Council) Convention gala dinner in Stellenbosch. Earlier in the day the merit, bronze, silver and gold awards were handed out to more than 100 gardens in various categories from around Southern Africa at the Awards of Excellence ceremony.

Graham von Hoesslin, who was brought up in Franschhoek, and qualified in London, Cape Town and Philadelphia, partnered with his father, Richard (of La Fontaine Guest House), to form GvH Landscapes. Their main area of operation is along the Garden Route, specifically Plettenberg Bay and Knysna, operating off the family farm in Harkerville.

Projects have nevertheless been very successfully undertaken in other areas of the Western Cape, including Franschhoek.

Being a small business, it is often difficult to compete with the corporate operators for work, however, with the necessary skill and passion, Graham and his dedicated team have annually been able to prove that, when it comes to quality, they can compete head on; and it has been in this area that they have excelled year-on-year for the past ten years.

This year is the tenth anniversary of GvH Landscapes and to crown what has been a wonderful experience, it was handed a Gold for both House Field (Plettenberg Bay) and House Spanish Farm (Somerset West) at the Sali Awards of Excellence for Landscape Construction with In-House Design. To top it all, and not to be

Agrimark Franschhoek het onlans besoek afgelê by die Franschhoek DBV. Soos goeie gaste het hulle nie met leë hande opgedaag nie, maar komberse gebring om die winterkoue uit te hou asook kos om die honde en katte se honger pense vol te hou. ‘n Werpsel klein hondjies is ook met speelgoed bederf. VLNR op die foto is: Nathan Jacobs (SPCA) , Hannelie Daniels (SPCA), Lilly Konstabel (SPCA), Ashlon Roos, Marizanne Stephanus en Terence Marais van Agrimark Franschhoek.

Lavender Farm latest developments

Graham von Hoesslin shows off his awards

beaten at the Gala Dinner in the Stellenbosch Town Hall, GvH Landscapes walked away with the prestigious National Trophy for the “Best Use of Colour in the Landscape” for House Spanish Farm.

After receiving the Award, Graham was heard saying “I’m not as much a gardener, as I am an Artist!”

Topsi Venter passes on

It is with great sadness that Franschhoekers learnt of Topsi Venter’s passing away on 18 July. She had been a resident of Fleur de Lis home for the aged for the past seven years.

Topsi had for many years been a well-known, much loved chef and restaurateur. She started her culinary career at the South African Dried Fruit Board although she did not have the required qualifications.

She said she did not know why she was blessed with the knowledge of what to do with food, only that her mother had taught her never to overcook anything Topsi with her beloved recipe books and always to have a good des Arts, off Franschhoek’s main road which was table. From there she moved on to becoming one of taken over by her former student, Chris Hoffman, the most highly regarded chefs in South Africa and after she retired. internationally, most notably at Roggeland Country When Franschhoekers started a drive to sponsor House in Dal Josaphat. Her eventual retirement from notes on a fine grand piano they wanted to keep in there lead to a sabbatical year at Meerlust. their village, Top C was fittingly sponsored in Topsi’s She famously cooked for Ferran Adria, the best chef name. She is remembered as a very special lady and our in the world, when he visited South Africa. heartfelt condolences are extended to her daughter In 1997 Topsi and her family came to Franschhoek Danielle, son-in-law Robert and their children. to set up Topsi & Co. Her last restaurant was Café

In 2012 the Cape Town High Court set aside the municipal approvals for the building and use of 10 guest units at Lavender Guest Farm. This was confirmed by the Supreme Court of Appeal in May 2014. As a result of these judgements, in a directive dated 24 October 2014 the Director of Planning at Stellenbosch Municipality instructed the owner of Lavender Guest Farm, Brashville Properties 51 (Pty) Ltd – of which Mr Robert Maingard is a director – “to immediately cease the occupation and use of the illegally built structures”.

Instead of ordering demolition, in December 2015, the Director of Planning opted to impose a contravention levy or penalty that would validate the construction and use of the 10 guest units, but after representations by the parties left the decision as to the amount of the levy to the Planning and Economic Development Committee which has now met twice to do so.

Important documents were omitted by the Municipality’s Planning Directorate from the paperwork prepared and presented to the Committee for its first meeting in March 2016. It recommended a penalty of R250 000 although it was estimated in one of the omitted documents that the profit during the period of illegal use was several times this figure. This recommendation was accepted by the Committee but following objections made to the Mayor that important documents had been omitted from the paperwork presented to the Committee it was told to review its decision.

After a letter from Brashville’s attorney and a private meeting with the Director of Planning the Director recommended to the second meeting of the Committee in May 2016 that the penalty should be R100. In a letter to the Chairperson of the Committee from the Franschhoek Trust & Ratepayers Association

it was pointed out that the private meeting was contrary to the rules of natural justice, as was the failure to disclose the attorney’s letter to the objectors timeously for comment before the Committee met.

The Committee then instructed the Director of Planning to obtain a legal opinion as to the amount of the penalty from an external legal advisor.

On 22 June 2016, Werksmans Attorneys, on behalf of one of the original objectors, wrote to the Stellenbosch Municipality. Part of that letter is replicated below: “The Municipality’s directive of 24 October 2014 directed Brashville to immediately cease the occupation and use of the illegally built structures, and in keeping with their past attitude to the Municipality’s directions, Brashville has flagrantly ignored these instructions and still continues to operate the guest house and accept new bookings for considerable financial gain without any building plan approval or occupancy certificates and in contravention of its zoning and title deed conditions.

This is further in contempt of both the Western Cape High Court and Supreme Court of Appeal rulings and is a criminal offence.”

The letter concluded by requiring the Municipality to notify Werksmans of the steps it will take to enforce this directive, failing which, it had instructions to make an application to the court to compel the Municipality to enforce compliance and for a punitive costs order.

In response, attorneys for the Municipality said they were drafting a “final directive” instructing Brashville to immediately cease the illegal use of the cottages and had obtained advice from Senior Counsel “on the determination of the contravention levy.” At the time of going to print it was not known whether the “final directive” had been served or what advice had been given by Senior Counsel.

R300 000 beloning vir Cartier horlosie

Die mees onlangse slagoffer van die sogenaamde klapmusbende, Graham Jenkins, loof ‘n R300 000 beloning uit vir wie ookal sy oupa se 1912 Cartier horlosie aan hom terugbesorg.

Jenkins is op 29 Junie op sy plaas La Roche beroof saam met huisgaste wat by hom tuis was. Hulle is met messe gedreig, vasgebind en oornag in ‘n kamer toegesluit waar hulle die volgende oggend deur ‘n huiswerker ontdek is. Die rowers het hul slagoffers ekstra komberse vir die koue gegee asook Jenkins se suurstoftenk om hom te help asemhaal.

Die rowers het gevlug met kontant en ‘n

verskeidenheid waardevolle artikels, waaronder ‘n stel eetgerei ter waarde van honderde duisende rande.

Jenkins het ‘n voorblad advertensie in die Cape Times van 8 Julie uitgeneem waarin die beloning aangebied is.

Die bende word daarvan verdink dat hulle by minstens 20 soortgelyke rooftogte oor die afgelope drie jaar in die area betrokke was. Dikwels ontsnap hulle deur lang afstande deur bergagtige gebiede af te lê. Vermoedelik is die bende Malawiërs, want van die hoë tegnologie items wat buitgemaak is, is tot in Malawi nagespoor.

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Bastille Festival 2016 – un grand succès

This year’s Bastille Festival celebrated on Saturday and Sunday, 16 and 17 July, certainly lived up to its billing as an opportunity to celebrate the valley’s food and wine offerings and for visitors and locals alike to pretend to be French for a couple of days.

After the tragic events in Nice, France, on Bastille Day – 14 July – there were fears that security concerns could put a damper on Franschhoek’s celebrations, but with extra security measures in place all went well.

The village, as usual, was decked out in its finest red, white and blue to heighten the French atmosphere, which was further boosted by many visitors and locals getting in on the act and dressing up in the colours of the French tricolour. For once, wearing a beret seemed perfectly normal and not a fashion faux pas!

Perfectly sunny winter weather seemed to inspire much of Cape Town’s population to soak up the valley’s French charm. The village was already buzzing with visitors when the minstrel parade made its way along Huguenot Street on Saturday and as the day wore on it only got better.

The festival marquee on the Huguenot Monument grounds was the centre of attraction, showcasing the valley’s food and wine offering to delighted visitors. It was also here that the Porcupine Ridge Barrel Rolling Competition took place, providing onlookers with no

shortage of spills and thrills. Parents were delighted that there was a safe children’s area where they could leave the petite ones, while they enjoyed some adult fun. Nearby, owners of French cars of all ages proudly put them on display for visitors to admire.

Businesses in Huguenot Street made full use of the weekend’s fine weather to set up stalls on their verandas and offer all manner of special fare to visitors. As if this weren’t enough there was also the festival market under the trees at the Dutch Reformed Church to tempt visitors to open their wallets. Of course the DRC grounds also hosted the annual SPCA Boules Competition where serious and not-soserious boules players battled it out for top honours.

Those with an adventurous streak were also catered for with a trail run and MTB race, on the Saturday and Sunday respectively, in the spectacular surroundings of the Berg River Dam. FWV Events Manager, Darielle Robertson, said of the event: “This was the best Bastille Festival to date. The weather played along and allowed for open spaces and a cheerful crowd that loved dancing in the winter sun and sipping Franschhoek’s amazing wines. The restaurants did well too, with Huguenot Fine Chocolate’s queue never ending!

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Proud owners showed off their French cars near the Huguenot Monument

All exhibitors have reported the best sales to date.

The Village Market was also fantastic; it has grown in leaps and bounds. The Festival brings in much needed business over a very long and quiet winter

season. I would like to thank all the locals and local businesses for warmly welcoming visitors and showing them the hospitality that makes us one of the top travel destinations in the world!”

My London Story!

Starring Cat Simoni Featuring the hits of Andrew Lloyd Webber This is the true story of how Cat Simoni’s life in London changed overnight from unknown ‘BSc South-African girl’ crunching numbers in the City & ‘drinks down the pub on a Friday night’, to a five-star ‘diva’, at’s amazing personal odyssey is the platform from which she delivers Andrew LloydWebber’s finest showstoppers.

Devised and directed by Paul Spence After ten years playing and singing for the international crème de la crème at the Steinways of London’s 5-star venues and exclusive clubs, The Ritz, Carlton, Dorchester, Mayfair et al; Cat Simoni is back home and delighted to be entertaining South African audiences!

Venue: Haute Cabrière, Franschhoek Date: Friday, 26 August 2016 Time: 18:30 Cost: R450 incl. show, 3 course meal, including welcome drinks, mineral water BOOKINGS: Tel. 021 876 3688/021 876 8500

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Akkerdal Wine Estate

French Connection Bistro’s

TDT 2012

Confit Duck with Raspberry Vinegar Jus

The wine shows shades of ruby purple colour. It is filled with lingering notes of blackberry, plum, vanilla and maple syrup.

Ingredients 4 Duck leg and thigh pieces (attached); 2 kg duck fat Rock salt; Thyme Sauce: 2 litres duck stock or brown stock; 1 cup raspberry vinegar; ½ cup honey; 100g butter (cut into blocks); ¼ cup Crème de Cassis Red onion marmalade: 3 large red onions; 200ml red wine; 1 large beetroot; 150g orange marmalade

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Wash the duck pieces and sprinkle with the rock salt and chopped thyme and leave them overnight. Wash the salt off and completely submerge the duck in duck fat in a roasting tray. Cover with tin foil and cook in a slow oven (120°C) for 4 to 5 hours. At this stage the duck can be kept in its fat for several weeks in the fridge. Remove from the fat and crisp under an eye level grill to serve.

For the sauce: place the honey in a pot and cook until it begins to caramelize. Add the cassis and the vinegar and reduce. Add the stock and reduce by half or until the desired consistency is reached. Whisk in the small blocks of butter to finish the sauce.

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Method Slice onions and partially cook them. Cut beetroot into quarters and add this and the red wine to the onions and cook until onions are soft and coloured. Strain the onions and remove the beetroot pieces. Take the juice from the strained onions and reduce this with the marmalade, once thick, cool and add this to the onions.

La Motte

Pierneef à La Motte Restaurant’s

Chardonnay 2014

Cape Chicken Curry (from the Cape Winelands Cuisine Cookbook)

The wine shows a typical Franschhoek character, with lime and lemon fruit and cashew nut in the background. Quite refreshing, the wine maintains substantial body - ideal with a fragrant curry with coconut milk and typical South African dried fruit. The wine has ample finesse, with a lingering after-taste of green apple.

Ingredients: 3 Tbsp (45 ml) butter; 1 whole chicken, deboned and cut into portions; 1 onion, chopped; 2 sour apples, cored and chopped; 1 cup (250 ml) dried apricots, soaked in water and sliced; ½ cup (125 ml) seedless raisins; 1 Tbsp (15 ml) sugar; 1 Tbsp (15ml) salt; 1 clove garlic, chopped; 1 tsp (5 ml) tamarind paste dissolved in 1 cup (250 ml) water; 3 Tbsp (45 ml) curry mix 2; 3 Tbsp (45 ml) white wine vinegar; ½ cup (125 ml) coconut cream; 1 Tbsp (15 ml) chopped fresh sage or fresh coriander leaves

pan and set aside. Add the onion to the saucepan and cook for 5 minutes. Add the apples, apricots, raisins and sugar and allow to caramelise. Add the salt, garlic, tamarind water, curry mix ad vinegar and dissolve in the caramel. Add the chicken pieces and cover with the lid. Cook over low heat for 1 hour. (If the sauce reduces while cooking the chicken, ad some chicken stock or water to top up.) Remove the lid, add the coconut cream and sage or coriander and increase the heat to reduce the sauce the desired consistency.

Serves 4 - 6

Method: Heat a stovetop casserole dish or large saucepan.

Brown the butter and add the chicken pieces. Cook on all sides until golden brown. Remove from the

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Who is the new owner of Salon La Belle?

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Send your answer to: tatlercompetition@gmail.com. The winner will be informed by return mail before 15 August 2016. Prizes have to be collected from the Franschhoek Info Office before end August 2016 or be forfeited.

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Grande Provence releases jovial trio of 2016 Angels Tears wines

Fruity, easy on the palate and great value for money.

That is the essence of Angels Tears, the easy-drinking range of wines from Grande Provence.

The first Angels Tears wines of the 2016 vintage – a crisp Sauvignon Blanc, a voluptuous Muscat/Chenin Blanc and a dry Rosé – have just been released. Smooth and bursting with fruit, these wines are eminently drinkable on their own but also make good food partners with simple foods, ideal for easy living and everyday enjoyment.

The Angels Tears Sauvignon Blanc 2016 is refreshingly dry but generous on the palate with layers of tropical flavours and a smidgeon of green pepper. An uncomplicated everyday companion, this Sauvignon Blanc is just what a salad, light seafood dish and grilled chicken call for.

Standing tall on the opposite side of the wine spectrum, the deliciously off-dry Angels Tears Muscat/Chenin Blanc 2016 teems with lavish honey and Muscat spice on the nose supported by tropical Chenin Blanc flavours on the palate. A real comfort quaffer, this wine stands up well to Asian foods and goes down beautifully with desserts such as a simple fruit salad.

Flaunting a seductive salmon hue, the Angels Tears

Rosé 2016 is primarily Cinsaut driven imparting bountiful red berry aromas and a dry, clean and refreshing character with a lively finish. This is a refreshing wine for a light lunch and loves to play with strawberries, salads and light seafood dishes.

The Angels Tears wines are available country-wide and sell from the cellar door at R38 per bottle. For added convenience, this wine can be purchased online from www.grandeprovence.co.za. Purchases of 12 bottles or more qualify for free delivery anywhere in South Africa.

Huguenot Fine Chocolates honour Mandela Day

18 July, Mandela Day, often inspires people to do fun and imaginative things to raise money or do good. The magic number is 67 (for Madiba’s years of public service) so the partners at Huguenot Fine Chocolates, Danver Windvogel and Denver Adonis, decided to give 67 chocolates to Franschhoek’s Acorn Christian Day-care Centre. But because the day has a serious side, they sent an accompanying 67 R10 notes to help with running the centre.

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Cellar Chat

Mark Tanner I wonder how many of us pack a corkscrew when travelling? Not many I should think.

If such an elite 'club' exists I would certainly qualify for membership, or rather I would have, but for an unfortunate experience in Dubai recently. My corkscrew showed up on the X ray, as it must have done on countless previous journeys, but this time it was quickly extracted and a slip of a female customs official shook it in my face. "This is NOT allowed in this country" she said.

I had bumped into a goatskin culture. My 'waiter's friend' was confiscated, my companion, my introducer to numerous bottles of delight and vinous adventures was gone. The Prophet had won.

Like a beaten Crusader I went in search of a stiff orange juice. For the time being I was limited to the controversial screw-cap. Mind you, I have come across some pricey and well known wines that have shunned the cork. I saw an Australian Shiraz at £22.00 (R470) and am told that New Zealand have not used corks for the last decade, and look how they re-invented Sauvignon Blanc and made an international statement with their Otago Pinot Noir, all screw capped.

The screw cap is gaining in popularity. Sad as it may

Franschhoek Tatler seem it is the way forward for reasons of economy and hygiene. Corks are still being used for top quality wines and I understand that some of the European vintages will have their corks replaced every few years?

In the time-line of wine history corks are relatively new. First appearing in the early 17th century, it was the Portuguese and not the French who introduced this closure.

Corks are made from the bark of the cork oak (Quercus suber), with the trees being some 200 years old – similar in age to the oaks used for wine barrels. Harvesting the bark is strictly controlled and occurs every 9 years. By the end of the 18th century it was found that a bottle, firmly corked and on its side to keep the cork moist, would keep the wine just as was the case 1500 years before when non-porous Amphorae allowed wines to mellow with age.

We have seen corks, composite corks (made from cork sawdust or chips) and even plastic corks. The latter no longer so popular as they are difficult to extract and impossible to replace!

Today, at tasting venues, we see various means of closing a bottle, but I shall never forget years ago visiting an estate, over the hills, where, in an almost derelict cellar, the barefooted wine maker served his wines from bottles stopped with screwed-up newspaper. How times have changed. Do you know the estate? Answers on a postcard please! Lucky winners will receive a corkscrew – courtesy of the Dubai Customs collection sales..

La Motte Sauvignon Blanc endears

La Motte Sauvignon Blanc has become a go-to white wine in many households. It is not difficult to understand why. Not only is the style of the wine accessible with beautiful fruit and a crisp acidity, but it is versatile and just as easily pairs on the dinner table as it refreshes next to the pool. Other than these endearing qualities, however, there is one characteristic that makes the La Motte Sauvignon Blanc a popular choice: its reliability. But, in a world where we are all for excitement and new trends and fresh perspectives, does such dependability still have a place?

A specific wine is not exactly the same vintage after vintage and in this lays its beauty and its challenge.

While vintage changes, terroir influences and winemaking styles ensure wine to be a popular topic for connoisseur conversations, the novice is challenged by the array of brands, varieties and styles and is looking for a trustworthy choice. The test for a commercial wine is whether it can be both exciting and reliable.

La Motte's approach to this challenge when it comes to the popular La Motte Sauvignon Blanc is to stay true to the style of the wine. Yes, the tropical fruit flavours of the recently released 2016 La Motte Sauvignon Blanc might be more upfront and show earlier than in previous vintages due to a dry and warm growing season, but the style is unmistakably La Motte. Winemaking duo, Edmund Terblanche and Michael Langenhoven, each year blend grapes from various prime Sauvignon Blanc-growing areas. They manage the vineyards, closely regulate the optimum time for picking and then vinfy the best from each area before masterfully blending the various building blocks to comply with the quality and style expected of La Motte Sauvignon Blanc.

Even though Sauvignon Blanc from cooler growing areas makes out 30% of the blend, keeping in mind that the acidity of Sauvignon Blanc can be influenced by exceptionally warm conditions like we had this year, a portion (10%) of Semillon was included in the blend.

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On and Off Course Lawrence Gould

At 06h00 I was off to a very early start with the ambition to fine-tune a draft article for this newspaper on the Open Golf Championship. I switch on the radio to hear the news of the events in Nice in Southern France.

My reaction to the news was more emotional than usual. Indeed it was. My French background means I have spent many memorable moments in Nice with friends of my parents and their children – same age range as my brother and I – and I suddenly remembered the magic of enjoying the beach, the restaurants and the vibrant café society on La Promenade des Anglais.

To absorb the carnage created by a lone driver killing innocent French families (and tourists) during the French National celebration was, I confess, truly emotional.

The next day in the regional South African newspapers, there is a warning that the Waterfront and Franschhoek’s Bastille celebration might be under threat.

Many of us will have differing thoughts on how to handle these attacks on not only our physical wellbeing but also our psyche. My personal decision is to take note of the British World War II poster urging everyone to ‘Keep Calm and Carry On.’ So with that in mind let me tell you about the British Open.

This Open, held at the famous Royal Troon on the

Semillon's exceptional refreshing character beautifully balances the integrated fruit flavours and ensure complexity and longevity. The result is a versatile wine with a refreshing character, ideal as an aperitif but with enough substance to hold its own as a partner to food.

The 2016 La Motte Sauvignon Blanc consists of grapes from Franschhoek (35%), Stellenbosch (35%), Elgin (15%) and Walker Bay (15%). Grapes were harvested between 17 and 23 degrees balling and were cold fermented at 14 °C. The wine stayed on the lees for three months to ensure complexity before blending of the various components.

On the nose, expect gooseberries, pineapple, lime and wild grass. The palate is well balanced and follows through as a polished wine with a dry, refreshing finish.

The 2016 La Motte Sauvignon Blanc sells from the La Motte Tasting Room at R65 / bottle. www.la-motte.com | 021 876 8000

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Ayrshire Coast of Scotland, was destined to provide remarkable golf during the final 18 holes.

The course is famed for the shortest hole in Open golf – the 8th, named the Postage stamp Open Champion Henrik Stenson – where the legendary Gene Sarazen, at the age of 71, made a hole in one.

The pinnacle of this year’s 145th Open Championship was when Henrik Stenson and Phil Mickelson were paired over the final 36 holes. These adversaries had already competed in earnest as Stenson finished runner-up to Mickelson at the 2013 Open at Muirfield. The quality of their exceptional golf during the final 18 holes drew an obvious comparison with the 1977 Open on this same stretch of Ayrshire coast, when Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus fought their famous 'Duel in the Sun' over a red-hot two days at neighbouring Turnberry.

To highlight the quality: Stenson won with the lowest score ever in an Open Championship – Mickelson shot 6 under par and lost by three shots. He was 11 shots better than the third place finisher!

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Happy chickens, healthy soil, orange yolks!

Chickens are probably not the first, or even the fourth, thing that comes to mind when one thinks of Boschendal, yet Boschendal is home to a growing chicken farming operation.

The chickens at Boschendal are free-range, but this is a term that is not defined by any regulation. As long as the chickens have some access to a little patch of soil they are considered free-range in the eyes of the marketplace. This is simply not good enough for Boschendal’s chicken man, Rico Vergotine, whose farming methods are based on those of American alternative farmer Joel Salatin. Thus Rico’s chickens are truly free-range, pasture-raised and… mobile!

In keeping with Boschendal’s natural farming approach Rico’s chickens live in mobile coops constructed on trailers. This allows his 850 Lohmann Brown and Amberlink White chickens to follow Boschendal’s Black Angus cattle herds around the farm. Two days after the cattle move to a new pasture the chickens move in, feast on grasses and grubs and fertilise the soil, improving soil health and boosting plant growth before the cattle return for the next grazing cycle. It goes without saying that Rico uses no chemicals, hormones or pesticides in his all-natural operation.

Rico, a former electric gate technician, learnt his trade from Spier’s Angus MacIntosh and is now training his own apprentice who, when he’s ready, will be able to move on and start his own chicken farming operation. This pay-it-forward approach is typical of

Vintage wine and venison at La Motte

Boschendal’s mobile chicken coops

Boschendal’s community upliftment programmes.

Currently, the chickens produce approximately 750 eggs per day, but Rico plans to grow his operation to 12 000 chickens, producing 10 000 eggs a day. Most of the eggs are used in Boschendal’s restaurants and sold in the farm deli, but Rico is growing his client base and hopes to have his eggs in supermarkets soon. With demand for healthy foods growing Rico is almost guaranteed to achieve his goals.

Naturally-produced eggs have a higher nutrient density than otherwise produced eggs. The figures are impressive: They have less saturated fat, 30% less cholesterol and double the amount of omega 3, vitamins A and E and higher levels of beta carotene.

Rico says the best way to enjoy his naturallyproduced eggs is sunny side up and runny. That way you can also best appreciate the orange yolks – because of the extra beta carotene. Pass the toast! www.boschendal.com | 021 870 4276

La Motte wine estate’s wine and culinary team invites guests to an evening of Vintage Wine and Venison in Pierneef à La Motte Restaurant, presenting a 5-course menu paired with exclusive older vintages from the La Motte Vinoteque.

Chef de Cuisine Michelle Theron will introduce her menu with its innovative interpretation of venison, while Cellarmaster Edmund Terblanche will give insights into the maturation of wine as well as the specific pairings of the evening.

Sharing La Motte’s passion for seasonality, regionality and staying true to nature, acclaimed author, C. Johan Bakkes will join the evening with an entertaining talk based on his most recent publication, Openbaring, sharing tales of his journeys to the coldest and warmest places on earth still inhabited by man.

Heeding the warning expressed in Revelations 3:1516, that a “lukewarm” life is not worth living, he will share the inspirational tale of the road less travelled.

The Evening of Vintage Wine and Venison promises to be both educational and entertaining

Winter menu launched at LUST Bistro & Bakery

Renowned chef and baker, Jean Pierre (JP) Smith, introduced his new winter menu for Lust Bistro and Bakery in June. He is pleased as punch with it and asked a few media people to try it out at a chef ’s table. The media were not only pleased, they were impressed and delighted.

JP has long been lauded for his artisanal breads which he bakes in the wood-fired oven in the bistro. It is a treat to have a basket of these wild-yeast breads to dip into local extra virgin oil and Cabernet Sauvignon balsamic vinegar at the start of a meal. That someone was up at 03h00 to light the fire in the oven so that there would be fresh bread when the day starts, speaks of true dedication.

First up on the winter menu at the chef ’s table was the Quinoa and Broccoli Salad. Seeds, nuts and avocado rounded out the interesting ingredients, well-paired with Vrede & Lust’s White Mischief, a blend of five white grapes. This was followed by Seared Yellowfin Tuna done with a sesame crust and served with roasted onion, wasabi puree and tagarashi dressing. The pairing was another interesting white wine, Artisan Riesling from Casey’s Ridge. When last did you have a Riesling with your game fish? Do not let this one pass you by.

The Spiced Duck Breast that followed had the lovers of duck breast – served pink – swooning.

Everyone loved the black rice and pomegranate glaze on the plate and found the Artisan Cabernet Franc the perfect pairing.

Sourdough pizza from the wood-fired oven is always a favourite at Lust. On this occasion it was topped with Napolitano sauce, mozzarella, green figs, gorgonzola, Prosciutto and rocket. As an alternate everyone had a bite of Lamb Burger with Portobello mushroom, provolone cheese, red onion marmalade and smoked

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chipotle-chili mayo… and then had another bite. It is something simple made with expertise and treated with respect. The pairing with the full-bodied Boet Erasmus red blend is one for the remember list.

Everything on the sweet platter is a sheer delight; from the chocolate brownie and the matcha and pistachio sorbet to the spiced date pudding and staraniseed gelato.

JP thinks his 2016 winter menu is his best yet and discovering why is quite a treat. www.lustbistro.com | 021 874 1456

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and is the ideal opportunity to enjoy the renowned hospitality of La Motte.

Date: Thursday, 18 August 2016; Time: 18h30; Cost: R595 per person.

Please note that reservations are essential and will be confirmed by full upfront payment. Also note that the talk will be mostly in Afrikaans. pierneef@la-motte.co.za | 021 876 8800

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THE DA WILL KEEP CORRUPTION OUT, CREATE MORE JOBS AND DELIVER BETTER SERVICES. The 2016 Local Government Elections are just around the corner. This is your chance to use your vote to keep a DA government in Stellenbosch Municipality. A DA government that will continue to make progress that keeps corruption out, creates more jobs, and delivers better services.

The DA’s Mayoral Candidate for Stellenbosch is Gesie van Deventer.

Gesie will lead an honest municipal government that puts you first. This is because in DA governments yes means yes, and no means no. If we can’t do something for you, we tell you why and provide alternative solutions. We do not break our promises.

Our governments are bringing real and positive change to the lives of people around the country, but there is still much more to do.

We are guided by our love for South Africa and our commitment to the principles of Freedom, Fairness and Opportunity for all South DA Leader Mmusi Maimane

Africans. Under a DA government we will keep making progress that moves South Africa forward again.

vote to keep making progress keep corruption out. create more jobs. deliver better services.

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Known for much more than barbeque and the contentious origin of the Pavlova dessert, guests can expect an introduction to flavours and techniques that extend from the Aussies knack for meat to the incorporation of intriguing Asian flavours.

Tempted by the tastes of North Africa, but intimidated by the intense flavours of Saffron, Sumac, Cinnamon, Paprika, Ginger, Cumin, Coriander, Harissa...? Join Chef Pieter de Jager in the Leopard’s Leap kitchen to familiarise yourself with these flavours and learn how to use and balance them in combination with herbs, legumes, nuts and fruit.

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One of the core concepts of food and wine matching lies therein that the principle flavour of the meal should be reflected in the wine. The complexity of fruit and earthiness found in Pinot Noir is a favourite amongst many wine lovers, but can be a challenge when it comes to an ideal match on the dinner table. Guided by the earthy nuances of the Culinaria Collection Pinot Noir, Chef Pieter de Jager will be sharing tips and recipes that will make Pinot Noir your ultimate food wine.

Some studies argue that veganism can save the world, but it stays one food trend that traditional palates find hard to comprehend. In the October Cooking Class Chef Pieter introduces the beauty of vegan cooking and how health-conscious culinary habits can be part of an everyday lifestyle by employing traditional cooking techniques such as grilling.

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Die motiveringspreker spreek die groep jeugdiges toe

Die Hugenote Gedenkmuseum het op Vrydag, 17 Junie 2017, vanaf 10h30 tot 14h00 Jeugmaand gevier met ‘n motiveringspreker en ‘n drama opvoering by die Hugenote Monument.

Die motiveringspreker, wat tans trokstraf uitdien

by Drakenstein Korrektiewe Dienste, het die jeug gewaarsku oor die implikasies van misdaad en verkeerde besluite deur sy storie te vertel en ook van hoe die lewe in die tronk is.

Plaasjapies Drama Groep het op hul beurt weer die jeug vermaak met hul opvoering “Omstandighede is nie ‘n excuse nie”. Dit handel oor ‘n kind wat groot word in ‘n huis en vriendekring waar alkohol en

dwelm misbruik aan die orde van die dag is. Hy het groot drome, maar weens groepdruk verloor hy byna die stryd om op die reguit pad te bly. Hy styg egter bo verwagting uit bo sy omstandighede. Die gehoor is ook betower met die talent van die twaalfjarige sangeres, Roxanne Hartnick.

Die gaste wat die jeug van Franschhoekvallei, Jamestown en Villiersdorp insluit is bedien met warm sop en brood.

Die Hugenote Gedenkmuseum bedank ook hiermee almal wat bygedra het tot die sukses van ons Jeugmaand viering.

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Franschhoek Youth Forum celebrates Youth Day

On 16 June 2016 the Franschhoek Youth Forum celebrated Youth Day by commemorating the class of 1976 by means of a talent show.

Many talented young people had the opportunity to express themselves through dance, song, music and drama. The Youth Forum asked attendees to wear their school ties to the event to recognise the importance of this historic day and that young people have opportunities today to stand up for their rights and contributing towards building their communities.

The evening was a huge success as more than 200 young people from across the valley came to enjoy the quality performances and listened to the

insightful keynote addresses from Emma Heistein and Emmalene Ravell. The event also provided an opportunity for the parents of Corné Johnson and Joshua Daniels to raise much-needed funds for their trip to Germany where they will represent South Africa at the World Karate Championships.

The Huguenot Museum and the President Awards Programme also exhibited their services.

The Youth Forum aims to stage this event every year on Youth Day and wants to thank all the acts that participated, its members for their hard work and the young people who attended.

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Nuwe salon open in Hoofstraat

‘n Nuwe haarsalon het in Junie by Hoofstraat Nommer 2 in Franschhoek oopgemaak. Die naam is heel gepas, Salon on Main. Die nuwe eienaars, Willie Malherbe en Lynn Nelson, is heel in hulle skik met hulle nuwe onderneming. Hulle sê toe hulle sien die perseel is te koop was dit ‘n geleentheid wat hulle nie kon laat verbygaan nie.

Die perseel, voorheen ‘n reisagentskap, is nuut toegerus met alles wat ‘n mens in ‘n salon sou wou hê. Die rollerball droeër getuig daarvan. Lynn sê toe sy die uitleg en ontwerp van die salon gedoen het, het sy by die klassieke gebly en seker gemaak van goeie lig.

Ricka, reeds bekend aan Franschhoekers, is daar om hare te doen. Sy wou vir haarself begin werk en doen dit nou op ‘n ‘huur ‘n stoel’ basis. Danelle is ook in die salon om hare te doen en vir Ricka by te staan. Olivia is beide die ontvangsdame by Salon on Main en ‘n skoonheidsterapeut. Sy sal pedikure en manikure behartig met die opwindende nuus dat sy akriel naels doen.

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South Africans eating less salt as new law has kicked in

Since 1 July 2016 South Africans have been eating less salt, and most of them are unaware of it! This is because new legislation to reduce salt in processed foods came into effect on 30 June 2016.

South Africans eat on average double the recommended daily salt limit of 5 grams a day. Most of this salt does not come from what consumers add themselves, but rather from what is added during manufacturing. Excess salt intake can raise blood pressure, thereby contributing to heart disease, strokes and kidney disease. The new legislation reduced the allowed salt content of commonly consumed foods.

Most salt is hidden in everyday foods On average, 4 slices of bread provides 1.6 grams or a quarter teaspoon of salt per day – a third of the recommended maximum. A portion of sausage or boerewors can provide 2.5 grams of salt. Even sweet breakfast cereals can bump up salt intake by another gram. Surprised? Consumers can use www.saltcalculator. co.za to find out where the salt in their diet comes from.

The three-year wait is finally over The amendment to the foodstuff regulations was published in the Government Gazette in March 2013.

A three year implementation period was granted to allow time for manufacturers to experiment with reformulation and produce lower salt products that are still acceptable to consumers.

The ground-breaking bill imposes maximum salt level targets for a basket of commonly consumed foods. Foods affected includes bread, breakfast cereal, margarines and butter, savoury snacks, potato crisps, processed meats, sausages, soup and gravy powders, instant noodles and stocks. Each of these food categories has an individual target to be achieved immediately and another stricter limit that needs to be met by 2019.

The impact of reduced salt on heart diseases and strokes In a simulation study, researchers estimated that a

reduction of salt from breads, margarine, soup and seasonings will amount to a 0.85 gram daily reduction per person. Using expected improvements in blood pressure and national statistics, they calculated the expected impact on our nation’s health. This level of salt reduction is estimated to result in 7 400 fewer cardiovascular deaths and 4 300 fewer non-fatal strokes every year.

Are food manufacturers worth their salt?

The big question is whether companies are on target to meet the deadline and if the foods on our shelves are actually lower in salt? Sibonile Dube, Corporate Affairs Director for Unilever SA says “All our products being manufactured, post June 2016, will be 100% compliant to the salt regulations.” Le-Anne Engelbrecht, brand manager at SASKO breads, echoes this response: “SASKO has been hard at work to align with the required salt regulations and is well on track to meet the sodium targets within the specified deadline”.

Legislation is not a standalone solution While legislation is an important step, it will not completely resolve our excess salt intake. South African consumers add on average 4 grams of salt to food at home. This alone nearly meets the World Health Organization’s maximum limit of 5 grams or 1 teaspoon per day. There are also many foods that are not included in the legislation either. Salted peanut butter contains 800 times more salt than the unsalted variety.

Foods affected by legislation like potato chips and processed meats will still be very salty even after target levels have been met. Not forgetting takeouts - a fried chicken or burger meal provides double to triple our daily intake, sometimes even more.

Consumers should read food labels to compare products and demand less salty products. All foods with the Heart Mark logo have been evaluated and are lower salt options. Of course our responsibility doesn’t end while shopping - adding less salt while cooking and at the table is just as important.

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A new belle at Salon La Belle

On 1 August there was a changing of the guard at Salon la Belle. After 22 years the original belle, Gerda Jacobs, handed over the salon’s keys to a new belle, Maryke Groenewald.

Gerda started Salon La Belle in May 1994 at August House in Huguenot Street before moving to the current premises at 1 Main Road in 2001. Over the years Gerda got to know many Franschhoekers and saw a fair share come and go. Now, she says, it’s her time to go. “I have reached the time in my life where I need to scale down and make way for a younger, innovative person to continue. Maryke Groenewald is that person and more.

I would like to thank all my clients for their friendship and support over the years. I hope that you will give that same support to Maryke.” Gerda is moving to Hermanus at the end of October, but until then she will still be at the salon on certain days.

New belle, Maryke, was a stylist in upmarket Pretoria East for 16 years. Her first employer was so impressed by her that when she opened a second salon Maryke was part of the team. With Maryke as co-owner and manager the salon went on to win several awards, train several of the industry’s best stylists and was even invited by Schwarzkopf SA to take part in hair shows. Not one to sit on her laurels, Maryke went on to complete retail, management and perm courses and became a Master Colourist. With her clutch of qualifications in hand Maryke decided to venture out on her own and rented space in a salon – another

tick in the success column. Then, in late 2015, she and her family decided to relocate to the Western Cape.

As it goes with endings and beginnings – and with apologies to The Pretenders – “some things change, some stay the same.” The salon will still do cuts, blow dries, perms, straightening, colouring, creative hair, bridal hair and treatments. They’ll also provide advice, aftercare products and relaxation in one shop – more on that later. Something else that stays the same is the Joico products that clients have come to love and trust.

Changes include a loyalty programme (every tenth cut free for gents and every sixth blow dry free for ladies), longer hours (now open every Saturday), hair extensions and exciting special offers. Even better, cappuccinos and wine will now be served and you could be lucky enough to get a relaxing hand massage while your hair is being washed. With consumers wanting to live healthy, more natural lives Salon La Belle will also be offering 100% vegan home care products in the near future.

Just in case that wasn’t enough good news Maryke will also be offering an image consulting service – a first for Franschhoek. Which bring us to the competition!

To celebrate the new beginning one lucky person can win a makeover to the value of R3000. It includes an image consultation; colouring; cut and blow dry; Joico

Feeling stuck in your life?

This is the time of year when the world gets tired and agitated. The illusions that we had in January that things will change for the better this year, have been shattered. The feeling that we are stuck in our lives can no longer be ignored and the realisation that we live mundane lives becomes cold and harsh.

Add to this the stress caused by doing day in and day out the same mind numbing things that sucked us in long ago, when we committed ourselves to paying bills. You end up with a volatile person waiting for the Christmas holidays just to deflate and forget all the expectations that did not deliver. Ready to start the same cycle again next year.

This is our reality and we don’t like it, yet we choose to live mediocrely, safely within our comfort zones, until the feeling of being stuck becomes so overpowering that we need to do something or we fall into an even deeper consuming negativity.

The feeling of being stuck can overpower our

overall happiness and yet it is nothing more than a feeling. The opposing fact is indeed that you always have the choice to either perceive or experience things differently. It is human instinct to always want to blame some outside source for this feeling. Work, family, relationships even politics or economics. The source of this feeling is however internal. Which in itself is a great thing, since as the source of your unhappiness is internal, it is completely within your power to change it. Your life is your responsibility and even though you can’t control outside occurrences, you can control your perception of it.

Experiencing the feeling of being stuck is a sign that you are ready to embrace change. Change in your habits, your perceptions or your career.

Change is however an action which is not always easy. Change is growth and requires a desire to feel different, to be different and to do different than

The belles of Salon La Belle: Maryke Groenewald (left) and Gerda Jacobs

in-salon, 4-phase K-Pack treatment; make-up and mini photo session. If you think you know somebody deserving of a makeover send an email to salonlabelle1@ gmail.com to nominate them. Explain why you think they deserve the makeover and remember to include a photograph of the person. The competition ends on 31 August and the winner will be announced on Salon La Belle’s Facebook page on 5 September.

the usual.

If you are tired enough of being stuck, you will find ways of making these changes. If not, you will find excuses. Excuses are the only things keeping you from greatness. Your future is in your hands and not within the opinion of others, so choose what is best for you right now. Your time is now, live your life.

Change is growth from the inside out. Live to be the person you most want yourself to be. Authenticity is not only liberating but also empowering. Regardless of what changes it are that you need to make, be warned that they won’t be easy, but unless you are eager to repeat the same cycle as year after year before, it is necessary.

Always remember “You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” – Winnie the Pooh.

Liesl Saayman – Ataraxia Life Coach

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Don’t take short cuts before a long road trip

A long road trip is a serious test for any car so it’s important to check that all is working as it should be – even if the car has recently been serviced. And, do this check well in advance, don’t leave it to the last minute in case you need to get the car into a workshop for repairs, advises Les McMaster, Chairman of the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA).

MIWA offers a checklist of what should be looked at when preparing your car for a long trip, but the list doesn’t include important parts such as brakes and suspension components which, McMaster says, should always be checked by a reputable workshop.

“Firstly, we want to remind motorists that there is plenty of value in reading through your owner’s manual as it contains a lot of useful information – from how to tow a trailer to changing a flat tyre or engine oil, jump-starting the car if the battery dies and even what to do if the engine overheats.”

Things motorists can check and change: • Engine oil When you pull the dipstick out, wipe it with a paper towel and insert it back fully. Pull it out again and check the level – it should be close to the full mark on the dipstick. If the oil appears too black, it’s advisable to change it.

• Anti-freeze The level should be between the low and full marks. Never open the radiator cap when the engine is hot! If the anti-freeze is well below the low mark, have your radiator checked for leaks.

A lack of anti-freeze can cause the engine to overheat and result in serious damage.

• Battery If you can see any acid leaks, cracks or other damage, you should replace the battery. The battery terminals should be tight and there should be no corrosion around these. A new battery can last between three to six years so if yours is older than three years, have it tested before your trip.

• Air filter A dirty filter will cause the car to lose power.

So if the filter hasn’t been changed in a long time, it’s advisable to change it before taking a long trip.

• Brake fluid

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Reflecting with Rory

Legendary SA F1 designer recalls the glory days South African multiple Formula 1 world champion racecar designer Rory Byrne was forthright as he recalled his incredible career in the Cape recently.

Rory has retired, but he still consults Ferrari on it F1 design. “I spend half of my time in Maranello where we are working on next year’s car,” Rory confirmed. “It’s all change for 2017 – we have wider tyres and a far broader scope for aerodynamics – the two biggest factors in F1, so there should be a significant gain overall.”

Rory reflected on growing up and playing with chemicals as a kid and needing 54 stitches in his hand when a back yard device exploded! He went on to study chemical engineering and became a double throw-glider world champion — his obsession with aerodynamics suggesting stunning things to come…

Rory soon hopped his Anglia up from 40 to 140 kilowatts to win Kyalami races driven by a pal. “I wasn’t a good racer – I can do good lap times, but not so good with other cars around…”

Rory then realised his dream of building his own Formula Ford racer and later teamed up with driver Roy Klomfass, who he went to England with in 1974.

Low brake fluid level may indicate worn out brake pads, so have your brakes checked.

Lights and other electrics Check your hooter, wipers and all the lights.

It’s always a good idea to carry a few spare bulbs in the cubby. Worn out wiper blades can pose a serious hazard if you hit bad weather or need to clean your windscreen while driving. If you still have the original wipers installed, you can just replace the rubber refills; they’re inexpensive and can be bought at any parts shop. Check your side mirrors are adjusting properly.

• Tyres These must be maintained at the correct pressure at all times. If you experience a vibration at highway speed, have your tyres balanced and if you notice uneven tyre wear it may be an alignment problem. Don’t forget to also check the pressure of the spare tyre and make sure the jack is working properly.

Many components of the brakes, steering, suspension and the drive train can only be properly inspected once the car is on a lift, which is why it’s important to get a reputable workshop to do this part of the checklist for you, says McMaster.

“Lastly, we suggest a basic emergency kit for the car. This should include jumper cables, a basic toolkit, tyre sealant and a pressure gauge, a torch, spare bulbs, engine oil and emergency triangles. You should also carry a basic first-aid kit and items like a blanket, a bottle of water and energy bars. Finally, consider travelling with a navigation system for added peace of mind.”

There they modified an old Formula Ford Royale to be competitive, which led to Rory becoming the designer at Royale, which soon became the race cars to have.

Royale customer Toleman then decided to go Formula 2 racing and took Byrne with, using his aptitude to read the loopholes to dominate the 1980 F2 championship.

“One needs to read the rules to build the fastest cars,” Rory grinned. “We won that championship because we exploited two contradictory rules to run our car closer to the ground than the rest…”

Toleman then moved up to F1 and Rory’s path from there through that team’s transformation to Benetton and then on to his part in the SchumacherTodt-Brawn-Byrne-Ferrari dream team is very well documented – Rory Byrne-designed F1 cars have won 99 grands prix and seven world championships.

Asked whether Schumacher or Vettel was the better driver, Rory who has worked with four multiple F1 world champions in Senna, Piquet, Schumacher and now Vettel sidestepped the comparison: “Two aspects set great drivers apart,” Byrne noted. “All of them meld their team around them; and no matter how hard they were racing, all four could still talk on the radio as if they were sitting here on the couch. Other drivers loose half a second if you as much as say beep on any lap — not these guys, they’re different…”

Read many more of Michele Lupini and his team’s motoring adventures in Bakkie & Car magazine on village bookshelves.

Rory Byrne celebrates with Michael Schumacher

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Franschhoek Tatler

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Probus Club Julie Mitchell Our next meeting is on Monday 1 August 2016, at Franschhoek Cellars 12h30 for 13h00. Our speaker will be Professor Izak Rust. He’ll talk on 3 short topics: Global Climate Change, Ground Water in the Franschhoek Valley and Shale Gas in the Karoo.

5 Sept 2016 - Spring Day: No speaker, just a get together – Quiz 3 Oct 2016 - Bill Morris – Personal Experiences at Sailing 7 Nov 2016 - Rob Sproul (Chairman of the Probus Association of the Western Cape) – Flying a Helicopter WHAT IS PROBUS ALL ABOUT In South Africa there is a rapidly growing number of Probus Clubs, which offer retirees the facility to manage successfully the transition from high pressure

executive, professional and other vocational activity to a calmer way of life.

This is achieved through these features of membership: • Opportunities to extend compatible social contacts and maintain an interest in the topical issues of the day.

• Nurturing positive attitudes to ageing through group recreation and the sharing of information on issues of concern to Senior Citizens.

• Support in grief and illness.

• Speakers at monthly luncheons who provide a fresh mental challenge and stimulation.

• We are a-political and non-sectarian • We are mindful of the fact that costs are an important consideration. Membership fees, therefore, are kept to a minimum; while monthly luncheon costs vary.

Probus is not a Service/Fund Raising organisation If you are interested in joining or just wish to come along to any meeting please contact me on 083 303 333 5

Dennegeur hou loopbaanweek

Die Dennegeur Bemagtigingsvennootskap in Franschhoek het ‘n loopbaanweek vanaf 4-8 Julie 2016 aangebied in hul gemeenskapsaal waarheen leerders van die omgewing ook genooi was. Op 5 Julie was ‘n loopbaanuitstalling deur verskeie opvoedkundige en verwante instansies gehou. Die week was ‘n gesamentlike inisiatief tussen hierdie instansies, Dennegeur en die Rupertstigting. Die primêre doel was om leerders en jeug geleenthede te bied om positiewe loopbaankeuses te maak.

Die ouers van die leerders was ook genooi om hul kinders te ondersteun, en die ouers het glad nie teleurgestel nie. Hul teenwoordigheid het ‘n positiewe atmosfeer geskep wat leerders aangemoedig het om vrae te stel en die instansies kon ook breedvoerig die keuses aan hulle verduidelik.

Onder die uitstallers was etlike opvoedkundige instansies, te wete: Universiteit Stellenbosch, Universiteit van Wes-Kaapland, Kaapse Skiereiland Universiteit van Tegnologie, Boland Kollege en Northlink Kollege.

Die staatsdiens en plaaslike owerhede was ook goed verteenwoordig deur, onder meer, die SAPS Forensiese Dienste, Stellenbosse Brandweer

ACVV Nuus

Riana Pretorius Wat ‘n besige naweek het ons almal nie gehad nie met Bastillefees 2016 en Mandeladag net daarna op Maandag, 18 Julie 2016! Baie dankie aan almal wat die ACVV stalletjie by die Franschhoek Village Market ondersteun het. Dit was “onse mense”, “buite mense” en vreemde mense.

Mandeladag, 18 Julie 2016, was ‘n heerlike, sonnige dag. ACVV personeel en bestuur, Mont Rochelle Hotel, Grande Provence en Good Food & Co het vir 67 minute die inwoners van Rondomskrik en hulle bure bederf. Oude Slavenhuis Restaurant, Reuben’s, Grande Provence en Good Food & Co het heerlike sop en broodjies voorsien. Betsie Siebrits het aan Annalisa ‘n pragtige enkelbed, matras en linne geskenk.

FWV News Jenny Prinsloo Franschhoek Wine Valley supports Small Business Friday | 2 September 2016 In an effort to support and promote small business enterprises in and around the Franschhoek Wine Valley visitors to the village are invited to meet these entrepreneurs at the second annual Franschhoek Small Business Expo. The event takes place on Friday, 2 September (10h00 to 14h00) in the Franschhoek Town Hall. The expo coincides with the national Small Business Friday initiative, which encourages South Africans to support local small businesses. The

Marchay Kalumpie, Kayla Davids, Abigail Dirksen, Merché Joseph en Chanelee Pass het die Dennegeur loopbaanweek bygewoon. Hier is hulle saam met Universiteit Stellenbosch se Bongiwe Mdingi (derde van links) by die Maties uitstalling.

en Verkeerspolisie en die Kaapse Wynland Distriksmunisipaliteit se Gesondheidsdienste.

Met die Tatler se besoek het groepies leerders baie ordelik van een uitstaller na die ander beweeg en aandagtig geluister na die aanbieders se vertellings oor loopbaanaangeleenthede in hulle onderskeie velde. Baie vrae is gevra en dit was duidelik dat die geleentheid van groot waarde was vir die leerders.

Jeremy Davids

Franschhoek Youth Forum presents Emmalene Ravell

“You might not be able to change the entire world, but you can at least try by changing the mindset in one young person.”

Emmalene Ravell believes that one can change one person at a time, starting with those right under your nose, in your immediate street, neighbourhood and community. Representing SCORE on the Franschhoek Youth Forum, Emmalene is responsible for its administrative functions.

Emmalene was born in Paarl and grew up in Groendal, Franschhoek. She matriculated from Groendal Secondary School in 2010 and fondly remembers the extra-long, six-week winter holiday due to the FIFA Soccer World Cup. With the sound of vuvuzelas all around, flags waving and people caught up in the football atmosphere, it is no wonder that Emmalene is now working for SCORE – a sport organisation based at the indoor sport centre in Groendal. Emmalene played netball at school and was always concerned with the wellbeing of the other girls living in her street – often finding herself lending a supportive ear to them.

She obtained a diploma in Management Assistance at the Boland College in Paarl. Part of Emmalene’s duties as the administrator for SCORE is to assist with the planning and coordinating of the centre’s internal programmes and its life skills programmes in

Developing Supporting Youth Leaders in the Valley Contact Jeremy Davids (Director) 082 472 5156 jdavids@thecharter.org.za the local schools.

The project that Emmalene is most proud of is her coordination of the Woman’s Week that will take place at the sport centre from 8 – 14 August 2016.

The project aims to empower young females in our community with programmes based on building self-esteem, self-confidence and leadership skills.

Emmalene’s vision for the Youth Forum is that all its members become strong, disciplined leaders with good values, so that they can inspire other young people in our valley to dream.

SPCA News

Maggi Marjoram Sy hoef nou nie meer koud op die vloer te slaap nie.

Tony Aspeling het vir die gesin rakke in die Wendy huis opgesit en Marianne van der Merwe het vrolike gordyne opgehang. Dankie aan Mont Rochelle Hotel wat skoonmaakmiddels aan twee gesinne geskenk het.

Nadat almal se magies gevul was, het die ACVV klere uitgedeel. Die klere is tydens Winterhoop deur die gemeenskap aan die ACVV geskenk.

ACVV Franschhoek serves the community with passion, care and love. The association’s services, resources and knowledge are available to all South Africans, irrespective of language, race, culture, religion or gender.

Vision: Our vision is self-reliant families where members: Protect each other’s rights; Execute their responsibilities; Reach out to resources when needed.

Mission: Our mission is to act in the best interest of the children and to protect them.

Value statement: Together in service of the community. initiative was developed to celebrate and recognise the importance of the small business community.

A range of local-based service providers and business owners will be displaying their services at this event. The expo is open to all members of the public and business owners, or managers who are interested in obtaining more information about local Franschhoek services on offer. The aim of the expo is to connect local businesses with each other and in particular to give exposure to smaller Franschhoekbased service providers. The expo is supported by the Greater Stellenbosch Municipality and the Cape Chamber of Commerce. For a list of exhibitors please visit www.franschhoek.org.za. For more information please contact Franschhoek Wine Valley at 021 876 2861 or email info@franschhoek.org.za.

Moseline Daniels – Lady Protea

Coronations Ladies Cricket, which practices and plays its home games at the historical Groot Drakenstein Games Club, has had, in the words of its coach, Angus Simmers, “a tremendously exciting and successful 2015/16 season.”

A growing squad of enthusiastic players (a total of 25 ladies) was successful in recapturing the 50-over crown and, in an enthralling T20 final held at Coetzenburg, they succeeded in overcoming the highly-rated Maties ladies from Stellenbosch University.

A total of 16 players from the squad were honoured with Boland provincial colours, eight at under-19 level including the captain, Faye Tunicliff, and 8 at senior level. This included the captain and vice-captain, Alicia Smith and Stacey Lackay, respectively. Two of the sixteen went on to represent South Africa, namely Moseline Daniels, who played for the South African Ladies’ team in the recent World Cup in England, and Sammy Joe Klein, who was chosen to play for the South African under-19 team.

The Coronations Ladies’ coach, Angus Simmers,

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stressed that “development of Ladies Cricket is of paramount importance. In this regard, a lot of time is spent both developing skills and searching for new or potential players in the greater Drakenstein Valley”.

Contact Angus Simmers on 0836228155 or angus. simmers@gmail.com Richard von Hoesslin

Another Bastille is over and so is our SPCA Bastille Boules Tournament 2016 – the longest running boules tournament in SA. The weather was generally kind with Saturday cold and clear with strong gusts of wind, followed by a lovely sunny Sunday to brighten our spirits. Not that the weather matters as we know how petanque players endure all weather conditions!

Now for the tournament results! The 2016 Champions 2016 are 'PPP1' (Pniel Petanque Players 1) consisting of Henry Lackay, David Williams and Lional Kruger, who triumphed in a tight fight to the end with tournament Runners-Up 'PPP2', consisting of Roger van Draan, Wilfred Williams and Freddie Simpson. At the final Freddie announced "we have made his dream come true, his two teams playing against each other!"

The 'David Brass Egalité Trophy' was won by 'The Gintlemen’ (Martin Hill, Brett Dendy Young and Richard Parkfelt) sponsored by, of course, 'Wilderer Gin'! The trophy was donated to the tournament for the best Franschhoek Team by David, who started the tournament many years ago. David handed the tournament over Pat Morgan when retiring and Pat continued as tournament convenor.

The Best Saturday team was 'PPP1', who went on to become tournament Champions.

Austen Daniels, Kirt and Zinobia Rosiers played as SPCA Team 2, while our SPCA staff of Lilly Konstabel, Haneley Daniels and Nathan Jacobs fought a good battle as SPCA Team 1.

We would like to thanks following individuals and organisations for their very generous support,

whether through donations in kind, money or time: Franschhoek Dutch Reformed Church who each year allow us the use of their grounds for our Bastille Tournament and Luba their wonderful Groundsman; La Chataigne Wine Estate & Richard Parkfelt; Cabrière Estate & the Von Arnim family; Lynx Wines & Dieter and Diana Sellmeyer; Druk My Niet Wine & Dorothy Kirchner for wines; Wilderer Wines & Christian Wilderer for Wilderer Gin and also three 'Pappa Grappa' meal vouchers; Allora Restaurant & Amanda Aplas for 3 meal vouchers; Huguenot Fine Chocolates, Danver Windvogel, Denver Adonis & Penny Gordon for scrumptious local chocolates; Sandie, Martin & Jourdan Hill, Anita Henrich and Polly Meyer for helping arrange donations; Franschhoek Tatler for our monthly Tatler articles; La Laundry / Moira Barnham for free washing of SPCA linen, not only for Bastille but throughout the year; the youths who gave of their time helping Polly Meyer with the Tombola – John Aplas, Rebecca Webber, Boneell, Corine & Zelda; volunteers Dawn Darlington, Julie and John Thomlinson; Jeannie Comrie and Tracey Mitchell who rattled tins. Finally thanks to Jane Parkfelt, Pat Morgan and Maggi Marjoram who manned the tournament and to all those who supported us playing Petanque.

Youth empowerment workshop

Over the weekend of 25 & 26 June, The President’s Award for Youth Empowerment hosted a workshop in Franschhoek aimed at presenting the Award Programme to newly-enrolled participants from various youth centres, youth programmes and schools from Khayelitsha, Hanover Park, Macassar, Mbwekweni and Paarl.

The ABCD Youth Workshop was put together not only to give participants the opportunity to explore the Award, but also to discover, contemplate and discuss their personal Attitudes, Beliefs, Choices and Dreams (ABCD) all of which are powerful motivators for personal development.

It is only by personal contemplation of the dreams we have, in conjunction with our beliefs and the attitude with which we face life that we can make the best possible choices for each situation and day.

In exploring sections of the award programme, the participants had the opportunity to explore three of the four sections, namely skills and interest, physical recreation and community service.

Skills and interest activities included an introduction to agriculture with Bevan Thomas from the Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve; the designing of a logo for the workshop, ably led by Charl Labuschagne; the baking of cookies with Emma Heistein and a visit to Huguenot Fine Chocolates to see how chocolate is made.

For community service the groups assisted in cleaning up the Franschhoek High School’s sports

field and grounds, visited the elderly at Fleur de Lis and created motivational cards.

Most definitely the highlight for some was the physical recreation section where local Franschhoek hip hop group, NXT, introduced the participants to new moves followed by a dance-off between the groups. Great sportsmanship was also shown by all in a game of rounders.

The success of this workshop will be something to be measured in the future, but if the feedback from the participants was anything to go by we have a group of impacted, inspired young people who have learnt to set dreams, work towards their calling, stand up for the decisions they make in life and never give up.

The President’s Award is available for all young people between the ages of 14 to 24 and creates opportunities for young people to discover their purpose, develop their character and determine their future to build a great South Africa. For more information visit www.presidentsaward.co.za.

A big thank you to the Franschhoek Travellers’ Lodge for ensuring our stay was warm and comfortable. Thank you as well to the Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve, Huguenot Fine Chocolates, Fleur de Lis and NXT for assisting us in making our first ABCD Youth Leadership Workshop a wonderful success. The financial support of the Department of Social Development in the Western Cape is also much appreciated.

Emma Heistein

August 2016

Letters

info@franschhoektatler.co.za Interesting Graves Dear Siegfried, It was with great interest that I saw in the June Tatler the article about the Interesting Graves.

Mario (Ambrosini) was a very dear friend of mine for many years. I was unfortunately away at the time of his death so didn’t attend the service at St George’s.

I had been told by a mutual friend that he was buried here, I’ve looked many times for his grave, walked along the paths, I’ve even ridden through the grave yard on my horse (Mario would have loved that!), but I have yet to find it.

I even went again yesterday afternoon, still no luck.

Please could you let me know exactly where he is laid to rest?

Many thanks Best regards Caro Iuel

PS: One of the reasons that Mario asked to be laid to rest here is he felt if people were going to visit his grave they should be able to get a good strong coffee or an excellent glass of wine after!

Best take-away meals in town – Good Food & Co I am sure that we are all familiar with this scenario… one afternoon you arrive late at home and the first question that will crop up is ‘’what’s for dinner?’’

Fortunately, there is a place called Good Food & Co in Franschhoek that can solve your problem, deliciously.

We recently visited this upmarket deli in Main Road and decided to buy a few frozen (uncooked) cannellonis and lasagnes to cater for those emergency late afternoon arrivals.

It happened to us yesterday. We arrived late and decided to try our emergency take-a-ways.

What a surprise!!! The food was absolutely out of this world.

Please do yourselves a favour and stock up. You will go back for more, promise.

Johan and Christine Terblanche

Dastardly discs Once upon a time in Franschhoek, a reminder used to come to inform you when your vehicle licence disc would need renewal. Not anymore. I believe it may have something to do with the Post Office and payment thereof.

Being a law abiding citizen, I send the husband to renew said disc – two weeks before its expiry.

Unfortunately, although ID, official car details, utility bill plus money are proffered, I do not send written permission although said husband also has lots of ID with him he has nothing to prove that he is married to the woman who is trying to renew – apart from the fact he is living in the same house!

We manage to download a form which we fax along with proof of payment, utility bill etc., etc. No lovely postman brings the disc. I phone. I am cut off.

I phone. I am cut off. Even the lovely Chardrai at Franschhoek Municipality cannot magic an answer to a telephone call. We give up. We drive once again to Stellenbosch, where our tax disc is waiting in a drawer!

In the 21st century WHY do we have to physically go to Stellenbosch using time, petrol and blood pressure pills to sit a queue? This is an insult.

Would anybody out there, especially at the Municipality like to comment?

Annette Phillips

DA must take a stand Dear Siegfried, Municipal elections are just around the corner and I suggest that the DA is put on notice that it urgently needs to address the issue of illegal building in the Stellenbosch Municipality, more specifically, Franschhoek.

Franschhoek Tatler A decade ago it was urban legend that in Franschhoek, you built what you liked, and when your illegal structures were discovered, you paid a small fine, received a letter of reprimand, maybe a slap on the wrist, and that was that.

Now, the practice is rife again but a bit more complex and convoluted – and on a larger scale.

If, for example, you want to build a boutique hotel in a residential street in Franschhoek suburbia, is it acceptable to put in plans for a residential dwelling, and when the project is almost complete you put in an application to make it a hotel and put a notice on the gate applying for re-zoning? If there are enough objections and permission is turned down, are you required to demolish it?

Apparently not.

You may be issued a small fine, well below the national average, the value of which you can recoup in a few months of trading, and away you go.

Pity about the neighbours.

If they object, they can fight it in court. Many homeowners do not have the resources.

But I have to say that when we and a neighbour joined forces and went to court a few years ago, we won in the Supreme Court and the developer - and the municipality (i.e. you and me) had to pay costs.

Nothing compensated for the hours spent, or the wear and tear on nerves. But we would do it again.

And what of the architects? Do they not subscribe to a professional code of ethics that would prevent them from dishonestly and unethically submitting plans for a residential dwelling knowing full well that the plans were actually for a hotel?

Or is the fee incentive too great? The ethical imperatives a sad joke? And also, do the municipal officials not think the configuration is unusual for a house? Do they not question it, if for nothing else, professionalism? Are they lied to? And if so what do they do about it?

As bedtime reading, perhaps they should examine the Institute of Architects Code of Practice, particularly the entries under the heading of clause five which says: “Members have a responsibility to third parties affected by their work.” What follows makes fascinating reading and I wonder how they missed it.

It also clues you in to what you can do about it.

It is hearsay, but recently a DA person said that they were concerned about unemployment and were thus reluctant to demolish illegal buildings because of potential job losses.

Rubbish.

Here’s their scenario – it goes something like this: Dodgy developer rides into town and says, “Gosh, look at all those jobless people! Let me build something to help. I won’t worry about the rules. The DA prioritises jobs and won’t call me out.”

Possibly not.

So what is the DA, under whose watch this falls, and which is continuously mouthing off about obeying the rules, going to do about it?

Anything? Nothing?

Let’s hear it from the DA, and let’s hope, if they give the proper, considered and meaningful response, they will keep their promises.

We are waiting for reassurances. We are waiting for actions that uphold the rhetoric.

Penny Gordon

Topsi’s passing Dear Sir, I add my note of condolences to family and friends (many around the globe from Australia to Germany) who have been in contact, to mourn the loss of an icon known to so many of us, over the years before she settled in Franschhoek – Topsi Venter. A colourful legend who brought soul, personality, heart and her own style of cuisine to many venues. Who can forget a lady who nodded off during courses, but who was right back there to enjoy good company and good food.

Yours sincerely, Lew Rood

Hospice News Colleen Douglas

On 25 June we enjoyed an evening of fine dining at Café Bon Bon. Thank you to Gert, Louis, chef Stefan, staff and pianist Alfio for a magical evening. Thank you to the following who sponsored the evening: Three Streams, Dalewood Cheese, Mostert Groente, Sacks Butcheries, Malan Dairy, Gourmet Foods, My Wyn, Grande Provence, Môreson and Stony Brook. With your assistance we raised over R20 000.

During Bastille weekend Hospice staff and volunteers braved rain, wind and sunshine to sell berets, scarves, rosettes and pancakes. Over R100 000 was raised. This included the proceeds from Pick ‘n Pay helping with the sales of berets and rosettes at their stores.

Without the following people’s help the weekend’s effort wouldn’t have been possible: Susan, Evelyn, Rachel, Tiana, Rodney, Chrizelle, Andrea, Maylene, Marelize, Liz, Larry, Jen, Barry, Hilary, Malcolm, Helen S, Ingrid, Lindy, Brian, Ina, Carol, Tracey, Monika, Helen M, Barbara, Joan and our gardener Alfred. Thank you to all for giving up your weekend and supporting hospice. Finally, a thank you to

Elizabeth and Marie-Louise for providing delicious sandwiches for us over the weekend. See you all at the next year’s Bastille!

Important date: The Franschhoek Hospice AGM will take place at Hospice House on 30 August 2016 at 17h30.

Refreshments will be served.

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Editor’s Letter

Siegfried Schäfer

Dear Readers, I’m a tree hugger. I love how they look, marvel at their role in our ecosystems (oxygen production, carbon capture, pollution removal, etc.), relish how they make us feel and think about what they symbolise.

Tree symbolism can be found in many different cultural traditions around the world. “Trees are symbols of physical and spiritual nourishment, transformation and liberation, sustenance, spiritual growth, union and fertility. They are a spiritual motif and framework, a map of conception and consciousness that brings together the temporal worlds of time, space and consciousness.

Trees are the places of birth and death; they are used as sacred shrines and places of spiritual pilgrimage, ritual, ceremony and celebration. Sacred trees are found in the Shamanic, Hindu, Egyptian, Sumerian, Toltec, Mayan, Norse, Celtic and Christian traditions.”

I find that these days there is a much over-simplified view of trees, which holds that if it’s indigenous it’s good and if it’s exotic it must be bad and has to be removed.

What this view doesn’t consider is that there are many exotics that are very useful to us and getting rid of them would have very bad consequences indeed! For example I can’t even think of an indigenous fruit tree that is in large-scale cultivation in South Africa. Ditto goes for trees grown for timber and paper production, or even ones that are planted as windbreaks.

An example of an exotic tree that isn’t particularly useful, at least not outside its native distribution area, but that we certainly wouldn’t want to see gone from the Western Cape is the English or European oak – Quercus robur. Can you imagine Cape farms without oaks? I don’t even want to try!

Trees are often planted to commemorate significant events. I recently learned more about one of these.

The tree in question is a Cape chestnut (Calodendron capense) that grows in front of the Victorian part of Franschhoek High School’s buildings in Akademie Street. During some rummaging in the school’s archive I came across some photos and the programme of the school’s centenary celebrations in 1950. To my surprise the programme listed the planting of 2 trees in celebration of the event. Amongst the photos I discovered one showing the abovementioned chestnut

being planted – with some curvaceous 1940s cars in the background!

If any readers know of other trees in Franschhoek that were planted in recognition of a specific event I’d love to hear from them.

Trees have been found to have positive effects on health. For example, a study in Toronto found that residents in neighbourhoods with more trees reported feeling healthier and had fewer cardio-metabolic conditions, such as heart disease and diabetes.

Researchers were unable to pinpoint why trees seemed to improve health, but suggest it might have something to do with an improvement in air quality, relieving stress, or promoting physical activity. A famous 1970s study of patients who recently had their gall bladders removed in a Pennsylvania hospital found that those whose rooms had a view of trees recovered more quickly than those looking out at another building.

The authors of the study pointedly observed: “Medical technology is far from developing any device that can help people recover from purposeful incisions to the abdomen just by looking at it!”

Numerous studies have also found that trees and green space have a positive effect on mental wellbeing.

A study in Barcelona, for example, found a positive association between children’s attention skills and memory development and the amount of green space they are exposed to. Other studies have found that green spaces and trees lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol in people and even makes them more creative. That alone should make us think twice before chopping down trees!

While on the topic of chopping down trees…

Recently the municipality, understandably, chopped down another old diseased oak on the corner of Reservoir and Huguenot Streets. Less than a decade ago four old oaks sheltered the charming Victorian building on that corner. Today, only one is left and the area has lost much of its character in the process.

A small sapling was planted to replace one of the oaks, but I think our main road deserves better. If a mature tree is removed from our townscape, is it too much to ask that it be replaced with a tree that reaches above waist height? I don’t think it is. What do you think?

In conclusion: Did you know that technically there aren’t trees in the Cape Fynbos region? Stands of trees in our mountains are botanically considered to be remnant patches of Afro-montane forests, such as are found along the Garden Route. Now you know!

Until next month

Deadlines - September 2016 Issue: Ad Bookings: 17 August 2016 | Artwork: 18 August 2016 | Editorial: 17 August 2016

Rotary News Mark Tanner

The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster: (1) The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for

service; (2) High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian ' s occupation as an opportunity to serve society; (3) The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian's personal, business, and community life; (4) The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service. To find out more about our local Rotary Club please call: Mark Tanner on 082 773 9217.

Celebrating women’s independence and empowerment

This year is a special year as the Franschhoek Valley Community Sports Centre celebrates Women’s Day with a week filled with activities, sharing and celebrations. The women’s week celebrations are now a permanent feature of the centre and will be celebrated every year.

The weeklong activities commence on Monday, 8 August, with a focus on women in sport. This session will hopefully ease the participating women and girls into a long week of varied activities. The focus will be on netball, soccer, basketball, badminton, tennis and volleyball. The target group includes all working women, women serving the community and women in sport. This will be followed the next day by the “Active Women and Girls Session” that will centre on a health and fitness dialogue, followed by an aerobics session. Many women and girls attend aerobics and fitness sessions at the centre with very little knowledge of how these contribute to a healthy lifestyle, or how they can complement this participation with other health and fitness activities. Women are also encouraged to participate in the Franschhoek Park Run as part of a healthy lifestyle.

Women’s Week will not be complete without a dialogue involving both men and women. The idea here is to encourage conversations between the two groups as our community is still very patriarchal.

Women’s desire to achieve and excel is at times stifled by men and hence this dialogue. The focus will be to get participants to speak about the challenges of gender inequality, stereotypes and living with a successful and independent woman.

To cap the week, we will conclude with a Fun Games Saturday and an exhibition by women that have made it in business and in their careers. Through this exhibition we aim to inspire girls and women not to be discouraged from reaching their dreams and afford them the opportunity to interact and

share experiences of what it takes to be successful in business and careers.

Other activities include: • Self-defence sessions for all girls attending schools in the valley.

• A discussion on health and beauty, for which we hope to rope in local beauticians to facilitate.

• A Miss Role Model show. This is not a beauty pageant; rather it’s focused inner beauty. Girls / women who will be nominated and take part in a parade on the evening of 12 August to ask the audience and judges to endorse them as role models for the community and the centre.

• Dialogues for various age groups, some mixedgender, as the themes will solicit reactions and responses from both men and women.

Women and Girls in Leadership through Sport (WGILS) – a life skills platform for girls aged 13-15 years – will be used to reach out to the girls in this age range. The focus will be on open communication and challenges between mothers and daughters.

Girls aged 16- 21 years will be engaged in a different dialogue, focusing on the importance of education and the value of standing out in the crowd. This age group is vulnerable as many who go on to post-matric education succumb to lifestyles that are not enviable.

Women are a symbol of community growth, success and the future. FVCSC‘s future and success lays in the emancipation of women, not only in the management and daily operations of the centre, but also in the involvement of women in the centre through our programming.

To conclude, l would like to appeal to all residents and businesses to support this event either by allowing their female employees to participate, donate their time to help run it, provide tea & cake for the 12 dialogue sessions, or sponsor the different aspects of it particularly this Miss Role Model.

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Western Cape Government identifies drought mitigation priority areas

PSG Winelands Market View Dawid Botha

Long term investors should consider Asian equity exposure

MEC Alan Winde

Following a successful two-day drought workshop in June, the Western Cape Government has compiled a list of priority areas that will drive the province’s drought mitigation strategies in the future.

The drought workshop was hosted by Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities and Agriculture, and Anton Bredell, Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning.

The primary goal of the workshop was to develop strategies to mitigate the impact of drought on the Western Cape’s agriculture sector. Over 100 delegates, including farmers, analysts, national and provincial government officials, Agri-Western Cape, AFASA and academics took part in the workshop.

“The debate was vital and provided a lot of food for thought. At the conclusion we arrived at 32 priority areas we need to address in order to make the agriculture sector more resilient in the future. These will now all receive attention,” said Winde.

From the 32 priority challenges five were identified as top priorities to receive immediate attention and focus. These five issues will now be addressed by the provincial drought task teams.

They are: • Addressing the issue of bridging finance to keep emerging farmers on farms.

• Optimising water usage.

• More accurate predictions of droughts and disasters – and better communication on the matter with stakeholders.

• Developing a social security net to support mostly rural communities and farmworkers adversely affected by droughts.

• Revisit water management and policies that are meant to build new infrastructure like dams.

MEC Anton Bredell

Bredell said in addition to the province’s drought task team, the province’s ground-breaking climate change response strategy, known as Smart-Agri, is already in place to address climate change related challenges over the long-term.

“This comprehensive climate change response plan sets out a roadmap to combat the impact of extreme weather events on the province’s agriculture sector.”

If not addressed, climate change is expected to have the following negative impacts on the region: • Higher minimum and maximum temperatures, particularly inland; • Increases in annual temperatures of 1.5 degrees to 3 degrees; • More hot days and fewer cold and frost days; and • Reduced annual rainfall by mid-century.

Minister Winde said: “In the recent past we’ve had severe floods, droughts and heat waves. Between 2003 and 2008, these events cost our economy over R3 billion.

This underscores the need for urgent action to protect our sector from the threats of climate change. If we do not act, jobs and revenue are on the line. That’s why, in the Western Cape, we granted emerging farmers emergency funding to ensure that they can pay their workers, and do not go out of business due to the losses they suffer because of the drought. In total, we have allocated R32 million in drought relief to date. An additional R9 million for the purchase of fodder is also on the way.”

Minister Bredell agreed that extreme weather events are threatening food security and economic growth: “We have many vulnerable communities facing extreme levels of poverty, economic, health and housing challenges that are being compounded by climate change and drought in particular. Worst of all is the fact that the most vulnerable among us are being hit the hardest.”

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The herd effect and the home bias effect are quite prominent in the global financial world where investors tend to invest in countries and companies that they know or notice on a regular basis. European investors stick to English-speaking countries and the same phenomenon occurs in the East. This is where an opportunity may exist.

The sheer amount and size of global monetary easing from Japan to the USA underpins listed instruments, albeit shares or bonds, whether in Euro, US Dollar, Pound Sterling or Yen. This kick of adrenalin is not sustainable on a longterm basis and investors should note that this “new norm” may end at some stage.

I suggest long-term investors also consider the Asian tigers for, among others, the reasons given below.

Asia constituted approximately 35% of the global economy in 2015 as compared to 22% of the global economy in 2008. This increase is material in any terms and was brought about by GDP growth of about 7% in China and Southeast Asian countries like Singapore, South Korea and Indonesia.

August 2016 It is also of interest that the US has kept its part of the global economic pie at roughly 25% but Europe’s share of the global economy has declined materially over the last 25 years from roughly 25% down to 13%.

The emerging economies as a group have increased their slice substantially since 2008 and have doubled their share from 20% to 40% of the global economic pie.

The above illustrates that one should put part of your investment eggs into Asian equities. There is investment merit considering the demographics, economic growth and current valuations of the Asian equity markets.

Consequently our global equity portfolio is invested in Asia. The portfolio’s exposure to Southeast Asia is via Indian and South Korean exchange traded funds. Exchange traded funds give investors exposure to a basket of shares. It serves the purposes of diversification and liquidity and can be bought on major exchanges and can be facilitated in South Africa at competitive fees. The portfolio is not invested in Chinese/Hong Kong listings at the moment but that market looks appealing and is on our watch list.

The Chinese Shenzhen Index is lower than in 2007.

With substantial economic growth and reasonable valuations, Chinese equity investments should deliver long term growth from these levels.

The portfolio’s exposure to the Japanese equity market is via individual shares that meet our investment criteria. This includes shares like air conditioner manufacturer Daikin and Japan Tobacco, which owns brands like Camel and Benson & Hedges.

South Africans will pay more to bury loved ones

With food prices continuing to increase, rising fuel prices and high electricity tariffs South Africans could see the average cost of burying a loved one rising significantly in the short-term.

Lee Bromfield, CEO of FNB Life, says the average cost of a burial is estimated to range between R30 000 and R40 000, but cautions that along with the rising cost of living, burial expenses could increase substantially.

“The average cost of a burial takes into account standard expenses such as buying a coffin, catering, hiring a tent, buying a headstone, fuel or travel expenses for the family and the amount of electricity consumed when preparing for a funeral. Other expenses that are not always considered include the printing of a programme or an obituary, and even the airtime used to stay in touch with key suppliers such as undertakers or caterers.”

If unplanned for, all these expenses could easily overwhelm families and negatively impact the hopes of providing a decent burial. While some families may be fortunate enough to have members who could contribute towards funeral expenses, such goodwill cannot be guaranteed, especially in these tough economic times.

Bromfield says there are a number of options that people should consider, to cope with high funeral expenses: • Consider taking up funeral cover for your loved ones • Review your funeral cover to align with your family needs • Be disciplined about paying your monthly premiums

• Ensure that your cover provides good value at an affordable price • Select a trustworthy provider to avoid being let down when it’s time to claim “In most cases, people tend to ignore the responsibility of taking up a funeral plan until they are confronted with a situation that requires it. You’ll be very surprised how many people find themselves in excessive debt simply because they neglected to make the necessary arrangements to provide a decent burial for their loved ones.

“South Africans are fortunate because funeral plans are easily accessible, but consumers still need to exercise caution because of the large number of unscrupulous providers in the market. This is why your decision to take up funeral cover is as important as the provider you chose to be insured with,” says Bromfield.

August 2016

Franschhoek Tatler

Business Leadership

Financial Matters

Tony Frost

Celia McGuinness

Leadership in Turbulent Times

Tax season 2016 for individuals

1 July 2016 was the start of the 2016 Tax Season for Individuals.

During Tax Season, you need to submit your income tax return (ITR12) so SARS can reconcile the tax on your income and the tax-deductible expenses for the year of assessment (1 March 2015 - 29 February 2016). This may, in some cases, result in a refund.

Tax Season runs from July to November every year.

For provisional taxpayers who submit via eFiling, it runs until January of the following year.

Important due dates: • 23 September 2016 - Manual/postal submissions • 25 November 2016 - At a SARS branch (nonprovisional) • 25 November 2016 - eFiling (non-provisional) • 31 January 2017 - Provisional taxpayers via eFiling Supporting Documents: To get ready to submit your tax return, you will need to gather all your supporting documents which include the following: • IRP5/IT3(a) certificate(s) from your employer or pension fund • IT3(b) certificates for investment returns • Financial statements, if applicable e.g. business income • Medical aid contribution certificates and receipts • Retirement annuity fund certificates • Certificates you received for local interest income earned • Logbook and other documents in support of business travel expenses • Completed confirmation of diagnosis of disability form (ITR-DD), if applicable • Any other relevant income and deduction information.

• Bank account details Not everyone needs to submit an income tax return You don't need to file your return if your total salary earned during 1 March 2015 - 29 February 2016 for the 2015/2016 year of assessment is not more than R350 000 (before tax), provided: • You only have one employer (but remember if you have two employers or income sources e.g. late spouse / partner pension income, exam markings income, rental income, moonlighting income etc you do need to file even if the total is still under R350 000) • You have no car allowance or other income (e.g. interest or rent) • You are not claiming tax related deductions (e.g. medical expenses, retirement annuity contributions, travel expenses etc.)

• You received interest from a source in South Africa not exceeding: R23 800 if you are below the age of 65 years; R34 500 if you aged 65 years or older • Dividends were paid to you and you were a nonresident during the 2016 year of assessment.

How to avoid money temptations

In a perfect world, we would all spend only what was necessary and always put away any extra cash.

Unfortunately there are always temptations which make us fall into spending traps based on emotions and wants, not needs.

“There are a few tricks that you can use in order to stop the temptation of overspending or dipping into hard earned savings to fund unnecessary expenditures,” says Eunice Sibiya, Head of Consumer Education at FNB. Only take what you need “Our debit cards, credit cards and electronic banking platforms give us access to much more money than we would have in the past, in fact, we have access to our entire bank account in our pocket,” says Sibiya.

While this is great for banking on the go, paying beneficiaries, bills and topping up on airtime and electricity, it can be very tempting when you walk past an item, as you have the power to buy it then and there.

You can change your card limit to ensure that you don’t overspend.

“Only carry one card with you during the time you are trying to stop overspending and bring down the limit of that card,” says Sibiya.

“You can also set the maximum amount of cash you can draw per day or a month,” says Sibiya. “This is a great way of maintaining financial discipline to keep within your limits and will quickly put a stop to overspending or on-the-fly purchases.”

Move savings out of harm’s way Another great benefit of electronic banking is the ease of which you can move money around.

However, this can be a downfall if you are accessing savings to get you through the month because you have overspent.

“Firstly, make sure that your savings is separate from your transactional account,” says Sibiya. “The temptation is greater if you keep your savings and your day-to-day money in the same account.”

If you find that you are still dipping into your

savings, it is time to take more drastic measures.

“Put your savings away into a less tempting account,” says Sibiya. “This can be a savings account that requires notice before you can withdrawal, or even an investment account, which can be started for as little as R100 a month.”

This will make it far harder to dip into savings on a whim and will keep you savings for the goals you have actually planned, such as that holiday at the end of the year.

Avoid places that will cause you to spend One of the best ways to avoid spending needlessly is to avoid going to places where you know you can’t resist.

“If your friends like to meet at the shopping mall on the weekends for coffee, and you know that you are prone to dash into a store there, change that habit,” suggest Sibiya. “Ask to meet them at a coffee shop away from your favourite stores. Same goes for going out to expensive restaurants, suggest meeting at home for dinner and everyone pitching in.”

Spending needlessly is a habit, however if you apply some discipline towards smart saving and investing, after a little while you will start to have a bit more money at the end of each month.

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Leadership is never easy. It is exponentially more difficult when the going gets rough. It would take a brave person to say that we are not experiencing turbulence at the moment; and it would be someone with considerable fortitude to say the way ahead looks like plain sailing. All the evidence suggests that we are in for a period of ongoing, persistent, dramatic and discontinuous change.

This probably means that the degree of difficulty for leaders will also increase as time goes by.

Stress levels rise, fuses become short, people lose perspective and become irrational. Emotional decisions are made which often exacerbate the situation. We see this happening all the time – at all levels of society, from the family unit to the national government.

At exactly the time we need cool heads we often tend to see the opposite - we allow ourselves to drift into flight, freeze or fight mode. None of these are helpful when people need direction and assurance. These are natural behavioural reactions.

But they are driven by emotion.

Emotions are an essential part of what makes us human and are very effective when applied in the right place, in the right way and at the right time.

They can be very destructive if allowed to run riot and without suitable checks and balances in place!

This is especially true in dangerous and uncertain times. It is in these times that we need composed and engaging responses.

Another element that frequently trips us up is the fact that oftentimes we only engage with our most important stakeholders when there is trouble or conflict. We see this happening all over our country on our campuses and townships at this time. Suddenly student leaders, elected or not, have to deal with university leadership with neither party having had much to do with each other in the past. At this level of intensity and importance it must be terribly difficult to talk about, let alone negotiate, extremely complex and emotion-laden issues with negotiating partners you hardly know!

On issues that neither were party to creating in the first place.

Which brings us to the key point of this article: In troubled, confusing and dangerous times what most people need is a visible leadership that has

17 cool heads and provides a clarity of vision and a clear sense of direction. We saw this with Madiba at arguably the most dangerous time in our country’s history.

Key to this kind of engagement is trust. Trust is a precious, fragile commodity; it’s very difficult to build; it needs plenty of time to cultivate; it requires collective commitment for it to form; it cannot form in a vacuum; it needs face-to-face engagement to allow the parties to really get to know each other and it requires intense focus and inclusion for the parties to begin to understand and agree the common objectives that are needed to create an outcome that will be good for all.

Trust takes huge commitment, effort and time to create and can be lost in the blink of an eye.

Everything around us informs us that we are in watershed times. Uncertainty and insecurity abounds. The digital age has brought with it an abundance of products, ideas and concepts of which the unintended consequences are mostly imponderable, somewhere in the future and virtually indecipherable.

It may not be so trite to say that never has strong leadership been more necessary at every level in society than now. A critical element of this leadership must be that it is visible and accessible at all times. Crucial to this will be the necessity for leaders to build deep and enduring relationships with their key stakeholders. This cannot be done by social media or by email correspondence.

The aim of such stakeholder engagement should be to create and underpin resilient relationships that can withstand accidents, because these will occur. Indeed in the building of the relationship the probability of mishaps should be discussed, accepted and agreed as to how they should be dealt with.

The purpose of these relationships is not only to deal with the tough and turbulent times but also to chart a way ahead that will be good for all. The more trust that has been infused into the relationship the easier it will be to tackle the critical challenges that need to be dealt with.

All parts of society need focussed, engaged leadership which nurtures and encourages trust.

These are not easy challenges. But they are the real challenges of leadership. Leadership cannot be conducted by remote control nor from a distance.

You need to be close to those that you lead so that they can feel your courage, humanity, and accessibility. You need to infuse them with hope and faith in the future. It is your job! tony@siroccostrategy

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August 2016

Book Review

Charlotte van Zyl

Deep South

met Dr Karin Eksteen Wanneer en hoekom het jy besluit om dokter te word?

Ek is met hartdefekte gebore en was onder die eerste opehartoperasies wat in SA gedoen is (1961). Ek was intiem vertroud met hospitale en dokters. Die chirurg wat my geopereer het, was `n baie, baie besonderse man en was grootliks my inspirasie. Vandat ek kan onthou, wou ek `n dokter word en ander mense help, soos ek gehelp is. Teen die tyd dat ek 4 jaar oud was, was ek vreeslik ongeduldig om skool toe te gaan, sodat ek universiteit toe kon gaan en `n dokter word. Ek het nooit enige ander beroep oorweeg nie.

Waar het jy al praktyke gehad?

Ek het aanvanklik by Tygerberg Hospitaal aangebly, toe vir 5 jaar in die platteland ge-locum en by `n praktyk in Kraaifontein en Kuilsrivier gewerk. In 1988 het ek my perd na ‘n stal in Kylemore verskuif en ek is agterna. Ek het 18 jaar lank `n praktyk in Kylemore en Pniel bedryf. In 2005 is my beste vriendin oorlede en ek het skielik 3 kinders en 62 perde gehad om te versorg. Tydens die 7 jaar op die stoedplaas, het ek deeltyds 3de jaar mediese studente by Cloetesville kliniek met praktiese opleiding gehelp. Ek het einde 2012 Franschhoek toe getrek en besluit om net te locum. Die eerste praktyk waar ek myself bekend gestel het, was Dr. Tracey Garner s`n. Sy het my gevra om dadelik te begin en kort voor lank het `n tydelike reëling permanent geword. Ek het baie lekker gewerk en dit het my gepas om geen praktyk administrasie te hê nie. Dr Garner se swangerskap het noodwendig dinge verander. Sy het die praktyk einde April gesluit.

Ek het my aversie vir admin eenkant toe geskuif en op my eie oopgemaak. Tans is ek alleen in die praktyk.

Het jy ooit in die openbare gesondheid sektor gewerk?

Ja, ek het. Twee jaar voltyds in Tygerberg hospitaal en 6 maande deeltyds as trauma dokter.

Toe ek destyds in Kylemore en Pniel begin het, was die spesialiste almal in Somerset-Wes. Ons Algemene Praktisyns het alles self gedoen en het die provinsiale hospitaal in Stellenbosch gebruik om ons pasiënte toe te laat en te behandel. In ruil hiervoor het ons sessies by die hospitaal of Cloetesville kliniek gedoen. Die staat en private sektor mekaar gehelp en dit het baie goed gewerk.

Ek het ook vir meer as 2 jaar Vrydagoggende by Groendal kliniek gewerk. Nou dat ek alleen in die praktyk is, kan ek dit ongelukkig nie meer doen nie.

Watter mediese toestand hoop jy om nog te diagnoseer en te behandel en watter een hoop

jy om nooit tee te kom nie?

Ek word amper daagliks met interressante, nuwe goed gekonfronteer. Daar is nie `n spesifieke toestand wat uitstaan nie. Hopelik sal ek nooit met Ebola te doen kry nie!

Is daar iets tipies of interressant aan Franschhoekers se gesondheid of mediese kwale?

Die kwale is `n mengelmoes van alles onder die son, veral omdat die bevolking so kosmopolitaans is. Ek geniet werklik my pasiënte. Daar is ongelooflik interressante mense in die dorp.

Jy het ‘n liefde vir perde. Waar kom die belangstelling vandaan?

Ek was 11 jaar oud toe ek die eerste maal `n perd van naby sien. Ek was onmiddellik verlief. My ouers het my toe die keuse gegee tussen klavierlesse (beide ouers het musiekgrade) en perdrylesse. Ek sou vandag ryk gewees het as ek klavierlesse gekies het, maar die perde het my lewe op vele ander vlakke verryk.

Rig jy perde af of ding jy kompeterend mee as ruiter?

Ek het oor die jare baie perde afgerig, maar as volwassene nooit kompeterend gery nie.

Is dit waar dat jy aan baldans deelneem?

Hoe, wat en waar?

Ek het in my 2de jaar op universiteit 4 danslesse

by Arthur Murry gewen en so het `n klein goggatjie gebyt. Ek het nooit die tyd of geleentheid gehad om iets daaromtrent te doen nie, maar 3 jaar gelede het ek van die Phox Dance Academy gehoor en besluit dis nou of nooit. Ek het Donderdagaande `n les in die Paarl en geniet dit baie. Ek het selfs enkele kompetisies gedans, maar moet erken dat my entoesiasme my talent ver oorskadu.

Dit blyk dat dit nie goed gaan met openbare gesondheid nie. Wat is na jou mening die oplossing om alle Suid Afrikaners van goeie bekostigbare mediese sorg te voorsien? `n Wonderwerk.

Wat lees jy graag en wat is jou gunsteling kos en wyn?

Ek kry nie veel tyd vir lees nie, maar het `n hele biblioteek oor “mind, body, spirit” onderwerpe. Die mens se fisiese en geestelike gesondheid is onlosbaar deel van mekaar en ons fokus nie genoeg op die geestelike deel in medisyne nie. Wat kos betref, is ek nie vol fiemies nie, maar ek moet bieg dat braavleis met stywe pap my gunsteling is. In die somer drink ek graag Sauvignon Blanc en in die winter Merlot of Shiraz.

On the bus to the music

The Franschhoek Culture Vultures were itching to attend a show again and were happy to get a booking at Theatre on the Bay to see Keyboard Killers on 29 June. They hadn’t seen Ian von Memerty perform since goodness knows when; his Handful of Keys was a distant memory.

At a suitable time on the designated evening a group of fifteen thus boarded the Davids Transport bus driven by Patrick whom they regularly trust to ferry them hither and thither. Leopard’s Leap bubbly and wines (Culinaria range) ensured that it was a Franschhoek-style occasion. Off they went to Camps Bay for the evening.

The show was sheer musical pleasure from beginning to end. Ian von Memerty, blessed with undeniable keyboard talent and mind-boggling capacity for

SUICIDE SQUAD

5 August

YOUTH

12 August

By Paul Theroux Publ: Hamish Hamilton. 441 pages A travel book is much like a novel, but better in some ways. Instead of having one character with so many dimensions that it makes one’s brain squeak, a travel book has many different, often colourful characters. Instead of a plot that tests your patience, travel books, as Theroux himself has said, “describe the miseries and splendours of going from one remote place to another. The quest, the getting there, the difficulty of the road, is the story; the journey, not the arrival matters.”

Paul Theroux, of course, is known for his many observant, witty accounts of his journeys, mostly by rail, from one exotic location to another. Forty years ago he made his name with “The Great Railway Bazaar,” which he described as “a thick book with lots of people in it and lots of dialogue and no sightseeing.” Over the years he has entertained us with similar journeys in Patagonia, China and wherever a train could take him.

He is, of course, also an old Africa hand, having once taught at Makarere University in Tanzania (with V.S. Naipaul as a tricky colleague).

His African travel books include “Dark Star Safari” a dispiriting account written in 2002, followed in 2014 by an even more dispirited and pessimistic account in “The Last Train to Zona Verde.”

Now in his seventies, he decided on a new tactic.

Instead of travelling uncomfortably by train, he will drive his own car and achieve a greater sense of independence and freedom.

Instead of venturing into the unknown, he will investigate a region of his own native United States, the Deep South. So he sets off from the comparative comfort and sophistication of his hometown Boston for the rural South, about which he know very little.

He crisscrosses the Low Country of South Carolina, Alabama’s Black Belt, the Ozarks and the Mississippi Delta, enjoying the good

roads and the availability of good roadside food.

He does this not just once, but twice, testing his first impressions after a break of four years.

After a few weeks of travel, an irony begins to dawn on him. The dilapidated shacks and rundown clusters of houses he encounters at the many small-town crossroads remind him of the fearful poverty he has experienced in Africa. This is truly a lost land, a forgotten country where poverty and unemployment are endemic. As in Africa, this lack of opportunity inevitably gives rise to two parallel societies, one white, the other black. This historical division is frighteningly like the history of South Africa.

As is the painful resemblance to apartheid in the attitudes of the southern whites, a deep-seated racism that expresses itself most openly in the gun culture celebrated in the many gun shows and exhibitions. The other familiar cultural trait is the fervent reliance on evangelical religion amongst southern blacks.

Luckily, Theroux is an affable and congenial traveller and he strikes up conversations with all sections of the community in take-away joints and bars and gas stations. Through this he makes many friends, mostly black preachers and smalltown politicians, and manages to get behind the scenes of dire poverty, often set in scenes of great natural beauty. In fact, one of the joys of this book is the evocation of the landscape of the Mississippi and the eerie atmosphere of the mangrove swamps and bayous.

This is an enjoyable and instructive travel book and one that will be read with a sad sense of familiarity by South African readers.

memorising scores and songs, kept the audience entertained for more than two hours. His occasional dancing was hilarious as was his ‘translation’ of Noel Coward’s Don’t put your daughter on the stage Mrs Worthington into our lingua franca.

After the show Patrick picked up the group at the theatre door, some of whom were happily clutching a newly purchased CD of the show’s numbers. Snacks on the bus replenished blood sugar levels for the trip home and an hour later everyone disembarked in the village – where the temperature had dropped to 5 degrees Celsius! Warm beds were waiting and there was the next show to ponder.

If you would like to receive information on future outings, please send your name, email address and cell phone number to news@franschhoektatler.co.za.

PETE’S DRAGON

12 August

LIGHTS OUT

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BAD MOMS

19 August

THE IDOL

19 August

FREE STATE

26 August

STAR TREK: BEYOND

26 August

August 2016

Franschhoek Tatler

High Tea at Haute Cabrière

Keri Stroebel, Mrs Africa Finalist 2016, will be hosting a High Tea for Dignity at Haute Cabrière in Franschhoek on 13 August. The event will be a Parisian-themed High Tea, with a prize for the best dressed lady.

All the proceeds will go to Dignity Dreams an organisation that provides sanitary wear for

underprivileged girls. This project will particularly benefit 350 girls at Mannenberg High School. The aim is to supply each girl with a reusable pack to last her three years.

Keri Stroebel is a 31-year-old wife and mother who struggled with depression and anxiety for many years before getting help. She now undertakes speaking engagements, focusing on the topics of empowering oneself and removing the stigma of mental illness.

Two guest speakers will be talking about their experiences of living with cancer. Katherine Bruggeman is a single mom and blogger. She’ll share her story of recovery and finding a new direction in her life after a Stage 3B diagnosis and a year-long battle with cancer, as a new mom.

Alexis Kalligiannis was diagnosed with a rare form of liver cancer called Fibrolamellar hepatocellular carcinoma (CC) at the age of twenty. In the ten years that she shared her world with cancer, she had several operations and eight years of chemotherapy. She embraced life by obtaining three degrees while having chemotherapy and raising funds and awareness on egg retrieval.

Tickets are R300 per person and available from Quicket. co.za. Spend the morning with inspirational women, enjoy a high tea and get spoiled with some goodies!

Varsity MTB Challenge in the valley 1 and 2 October 2016

The inaugural Varsity MTB Challenge takes place on 1 and 2 October 2016 and will have a unique university flavour. Don’t be fooled by the name though: The race is open to the general public, who will be able to race for their university of choice.

Day 1 of the race starts at Nederburg wine farm and ends at La Paris Estate, opposite Drakenstein Correctional Services. Day 2 will start and end at La Paris, with the day’s route taking in much of the scenic Dwars River Valley.

The aim of the Varsity MTB Challenge is to create a platform where university alumni can compete against each other in a race, while also giving them an opportunity to network and rekindle old friendships and camaraderie.

Apart from the general public taking part, the Varsity MTB Challenge will also see Varsity Sports’ university mountain bike teams compete against each other. This section of the race is proudly sponsored

by FNB. The five university teams competing for the Varsity Sports Mountain Bike title are determined

by the USSA qualification and include Maties, Ikeys, Tuks, Pukke and Madibaz.

The public race is open to everyone and not just the alumni from the five universities competing for the Varsity Sports Mountain Bike title.

Entry fees include a race jersey, dinner on the Friday evening and lunch on both Saturday and Sunday for the team. There are also various accommodation options available as add-ons.

FNB and RMB Private Bank cardholders will receive an additional 10% discount when booking online (terms and conditions apply).

To enter the Varsity MTB Challenge visit: www. varsitymtbchallenge.co.za The entry fees for alumni and the general public are R2 500 per rider, or R 5 000 per team. Students pay R2 100 per rider, or R4 200 per team.

FNB and RMB Private Bank cardholders will receive an additional 10% discount when booking online (terms and conditions apply). www.varsitymtbchallenge.co.za

Show your support on Sunflower Day 16 September 2016

A new era has dawned for The Sunflower Fund, bringing with it fresh and exciting new transformations. Along with the new tagline “Hope begins with you”, the organisation has given National Bandana Day a complete facelift. The Sunflower Fund together with its key sponsor, Pick n Pay are delighted to announce a brand new campaign, called “Sunflower Day”, which will be celebrated on the third Friday of September annually.

The organisation’s iconic bandana has also undergone a significant change. In July the Sunflower Fund unveiled their new commemorative product, known as the Tube of Hope - Tope, a revitalised version of the bandana, reflecting the renewed enthusiasm and excitement for their mission of increasing the number of stem cell donors in South Africa!

With its unique design, the Tube of Hope - Tope is an affordable, multipurpose article of clothing that can be worn as a headband, mask, scarf, cap or armband. Being broadly versatile, it may be used in a wide variety of sports or outdoor activities and will be available in six eye-catching colours. The Tope offers

practical functionality for the entire family. It also gives wearers the opportunity to show their support for this important cause.

It is available in a children’s size (R20.00 incl VAT) and an adults’ size (R25.00 incl VAT) and is on sale at Pick n Pay stores nationwide, Round Table and several other retailers, including online store, Zando.

Please join in and celebrate Sunflower Day as Hope really does begin with you! www.sunflowerfund.org.za | 0800 12 10 82

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Salomon Energy Events Bastille Trail Run

Runners had to brave more than icy weather and challenging terrain.

Franschhoek might not be a world centre of trail running, but it does have some connections to France, which is. So it is only fitting that the village’s Bastille Festival celebrations also included the Salomon Energy Events Bastille Trail Run. The event took place on challenging, mountainous routes around the Berg River Dam and attracted a record field of 1500 athletes. Once again this year there were some top competitors lining up on the start of all distances, including the likes of Ryan Sandes, Kane Reilly, Megan Mackenzie, Landie Greyling, Kerry-Ann Marshall, Hayley Preen, Julian Atkinson and Chad Gordon.

Runners were met with a “Bonjour” and Old Brown

Sherry at the icy and, for 50 km race entrants, dark start. What followed was technical running with plenty river crossings, loose gravel and bushy sections along the route. Athletes also had to confront some ‘scary animals’ and shun French maidens offering hot chocolate and sherry along the way!

With Trevor Ball on the mic the prize giving was anything but dull and thanks to Salomon SA, Fairview Wine and Cheese, Stodels and Haute Cabrière everyone walked away with a prize and great memories. No doubt most of them will be back for more next year.

Full race results are available at: www.entryninja.com/results/event/6961

Art @ School exhibition @ Bridge House

The Cape Town Art Agency (CTAA) launched a new concept in mid-July: Art @ School.

In South African schools there is a strong emphasis on academic achievement and sport activities and wonderful opportunities for kids to develop in these areas, but there are often fewer opportunities for the youth to engage with the arts.

The CTAA came up with a novel concept to address this.

They reached out to Bridge House School and received an enthusiastic response from the Visual Arts Department. On behalf of the school’s management, the Head, Mr Mike Russell and the Deputy Head, Sweetlove is known for his large, colourful sculptures Mr Rory Malcolm, didn’t hesitate to Younger learners at Bridge House will make embrace the project. drawings of the figures while the senior pupils will The result is a unique project that materialised investigate the science behind the production of such during the winter school holiday when the artwork of colossal art works. the internationally acclaimed artist William Sweetlove The exhibition concludes later this month with an was installed on the school grounds. Sweetlove’s work open weekend when parents and the public are invited was recently shown at the V&A Waterfront and the to come and view Sweetlove’s art works. A percentage Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden in Cape Town. of the proceeds of Sweetlove’s sculptures will be For the duration of the exhibition Sweetlove’s massive, donated to the school to enable it to buy art works. In colourful sculptures (some are as big as 4m) will be a this way the school will be able to host a permanent central part of the school activities and all pupils – from art exhibition to inspire future generations. pre-schoolers to matrics – will be encouraged to engage The CTAA aims to expand this project to the rest of the with the art works. It is not the first time Sweetlove’s country over the next year and will try to visit between 15 work has been incorporated in a school setting. His and 20 schools annually with Art @ School. work was exhibited in South Hampstead High School in London – an initiative that was a roaring success. www.bridgehouse.org.za | 021 874 8100

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Gardening in August

Indoor Plant of the Month

Natie Ferreira

Living in a winter rainfall area makes August a truly fantastic month. We are right in the middle of winter, but unlike other areas of the country we are being treated to the most amazing spectacle as our floral kingdom puts all its splendour on display. A trip up the West Coast and into Namaqualand during flower season has become a pilgrimage to all nature lovers.

But even on the road verges, city gardens, orchards, mountains and parks around us nature comes alive and spoils us with all sorts of flowering annuals, bulbs and other Fynbos flowers. Venturing up into any of the Cape mountains on a sunny winter’s day will leave you inspired and refreshed. I am always amazed at the diversity – so much in contrast to our monoculture way of gardening. There is an exciting trend in landscaping towards more diverse planting and the re-establishment of Renosterveld and Fynbos in city landscapes. This will not only help to protect rare plant species, but will also bring wildlife back into our urban landscape.

But sightseeing is not the only activity I have planned.

August is an important gardening month, with some essential tasks that must be completed now. Getting some other non-essential tasks done now will be rewarded later in the year. Topping my list of essentials is rose pruning. This must be completed by the end of the month, preferably in the first two weeks. I have experimented with different methods over the years and have come to realise that roses are in general very forgiving – so don’t be scared of damaging the plant.

In an ideal world you would remember how each rose performed during the previous season and prune with that in mind – vigorous growers can be pruned harder and with more renewal in mind. Strugglers need more foliage in summer and should therefore be pruned more conservatively. I always believed in spraying lime sulphur after pruning, but my philosophy has changed and I now tend towards helping nature along to create a balance between pathogenic and beneficial microbes. I spray with a Trichoderma-containing product after pruning that inoculates pruning wounds with beneficial fungi to help fight disease later in the season. The soil around rose bushes is also treated with a microbial solution and compost tea. All with beneficial microbial activity in mind.

Other essential tasks include pruning of autumn flowering shrubs, fruit trees, vineyards and deciduous trees. Tree surgeons are normally very busy this time of the year, but try to book them if your larger trees

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need corrective or renewal pruning work. Attempting this task on your own is not only dangerous, but can also seriously affect the vigour and lifespan of the tree. Lawns can be scarified and top dressed with fine sand and compost towards the end of the month. Don’t feed with any nitrogenous fertilisers before next month. It is also a good time to move and transplant shrubs and small trees. Nurseries are normally running special offers on seedlings and flowering shrubs – buying now can provide an instant facelift to your garden and bring some winter cheer.

Most of your spare time should however be spent in the vegetable garden. Green manure crops must be cut to be worked into the soil. Wilting it on top of the ground for a week or two before digging into the soil is ideal, but not essential. Early sowings of all summer crops can begin; especially if you have a hothouse or cold frame to start them off with. I always try to get my tomatoes and chillies going as early as possible, but that is not always so successful. Prepare all beds and plan you summer plantings. Plant rotation is important and requires planning and a good memory or record keeping system. Record keeping has never been my strong point so I have now started to take photographs of everything with my cell phone. Even when sowing seed I take a picture of the seed packet in the seed bed – this way I have a record of the date, location, variety and producer of the seed. Taking pictures of diseases and pest as well as other problems will help with later identification and reference.

Due to poor planning in summer I have entered a period of famine from my vegetable garden. So kitchen time is spent cooking up broths and stews from previously frozen and preserved produce. The woods have been good to us this winter though and we enjoy a regular supply of wild mushrooms and greens.

Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera var.)

Schlumbergera. It sounds like someone sneezing, yet it is the name of one of the most striking and surreal-looking indoor plants. The Christmas cactus is a small epiphytic (airplant) cactus, that produces a vivid, long lasting colour display of the most exquisite and unusual blooms. The common name ‘Christmas cactus’ is derived from the flowering time, which in the Northern Hemisphere, is over Christmas.

Despite the delicacy of the flowers, these small plants are surprisingly tough. They thrive both indoors and out – filling dull corners and requiring very little attention and care. The annual colour display typically results in them being moved into a premium display spot, where they will receive endless sighs and comments whilst in bloom.

The plant itself is most unusual and is sometimes also referred to as ‘The Crab Plant’. A quick glance at the plant and you’ll see why this name is so apt the leaves are thick, squat and round, consisting of

segments that radiate from the plant centre. When in flower, the blooms look exactly like the extension of a crab’s claw! The Christmas cactus (scientifically called Schlumbergera truncata or Schlumbergera buckleyi) with their vibrant flowers, will leave a long-lasting impression in any house or office environment and are available in different colours, including white, pink, yellow, orange, red or purple.

Advice for growing the Christmas Cactus: Light: Bright light conditions, avoid direct sunlight.

Water: Keep soil moist, but make sure that your plant does not sit in water, as this will lead to root and stem rot.

Temperature and humidity: Ideal temperature would be between 14 and 21 degrees. Humidity: Moderate.

Increase humidity levels by placing a tray of pebbles filled with water beneath the container. www.lifeisagarden.co.za

Rainfall Figures Measured at La Cotte/Nerina Street for periods indicated mm/year 2004

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REUBEN RIFFEL & FRIENDS

GOLF DAY

Date: Friday 23rd September 2016 at Pearl Valley Golf Course Price: Price – R4800.00 per 4 ball or R1200.00 per player Includes: Golf, 1/2 way, shared cart, dinner, golf shirt Great Prizes & Give-Aways Limited space, please book asap to avoid disappointment to book email: michelle@trickyt.co.za (Payment & Entry Form guarantee your spot!)

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August Calendar 3, 17 & 31 August

26 August

Espalier and pruning workshop Venue: Babylonstoren. Time: 10h00 to 16h00. Cost: R550 pp.

Booking: www.babylonstoren.com

Dine & Wine pairing Red Blends Venue: Grande Provence. Time: 19h00. Cost: R695. Booking: restaurant@grandeprovence.co.za 021 876 8600

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Cooking Class North African Cuisine Venue: Leopard’s Leap. Time: 10h00.

Cost: R650 pp. Booking: cooking@ leopardsleap.co.za 021 876 8002

Alcoholics Anonymous Contact 021 433 2709 or 073 125 0188 (Jeffrey) Backgammon Club Meets All welcome. Own board not required. Venue: Taki’s Place.

Time: 19h00. Info: Graeme Oliver - graeme @ poachedrhino.org or 072 815 8209

5 August

Cooking Class North African Cuisine Venue: Leopard’s Leap. Time: 10h00.

Cost: R650 pp. Booking: cooking@ leopardsleap.co.za 021 876 8002

Fridays

9 August

Women’s Day High Tea Venue: Boschendal. Time: 14h00 to 16h30. Cost: R295 pp. Booking: reservations@boschendal.co.za 021 870 4274

Saturdays

Franschhoek Village Market Breads, olives, ginger beer, pastries, plants, seedlings, breakfasts, coffee, crafts and more. Venue: Dutch Reformed Church Grounds. Time: 09h00 – 14h00 7ParkrunRickety Bridge, 5 Time: Venue: 08h00, Cost: Free, Register: www. parkrun.co.za 6 8

9 August Food Garden Tour

Venue: Boschendal. Time: 10h00 Hard to 11h00. Cost: R80 pp. Booking: reservations@boschendal.co.za 021 870 4274

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Women’s Day Cape Fynbos Tea Ceremony 4 Provence. Time: Venue: Grande 11h00 to 13h00. Cost: R650.

Booking: events@grandeprovence.

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Franschhoek Cycling Club Outrides Regular road rides on Saturday mornings from BP garage to Stellenbosch/Jonkers and back Sundays 2 3 (75 kms) followed by coffees. Meet Yoga Class with Danielle Rittel at 08h00 winter months, 07h00 in Venue: The Artemis Barn. Time: summer. To check timings during 08h00 to 09h00. Cost: 6 R80 pp shoulder seasons contact Paul Barkley 083 302 9096 Church Services 5 Franschhoek Tennis Club NG Kerk Franschhoek Social tennis is played at the Sondagdienste 09h30. Geen 4 meer nie. Ds Peet Franschhoek Tennis Club on aanddiens Fridays from 08h30 and on Bester. 021 876 2431.

Sundays and Public Holidays Uniting Reformed 7 Church from 09h00. During June, July Sunday service: 09h30. Minister: and August starting times are 30 Dr Shaun Burrows, 021 876 2632.

5 1 mins later. For more information All visitors most welcome.

Hard contact 021 876 4184.

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Food and Wine Tastings Venue: La Motte Tasting Room.

Time: 10h00 to 11h00. Cost: R130 pp. Bookings: tasting@la-motte. co.za or 021 876 8820

Shofar Christian Church Sunday Services: 09h00 English at 7 Lambrechts St 18h00 Afrikaans at Franschhoek Rugby Klub, Groendal. Ps Theuns Pauw 021 876 3348. All welcome!

Roman Catholic Church Mass every 2nd Saturday of the month at the Methodist Church, Bagatelle Rd, Fhk. 073 488 6816 Trinity Church Anglican Communion Service Sundays 10h00.

Weekday Communion with Prayers Wednesdays 10h00. All services at L’Ermitage Chapel. Fr Gavin Mitchell (083 799 0726) St George’s Anglican Church Groot Drakenstein.

Sunday Services: Holy Communion and Sunday School 10h00. Rector Fr Joe Humbles – 073 560 3566 Franschhoek Methodist Church Sunday service 09h00 – all welcome.

Rev Nuno Vergueiro 021 872 3580 or 082 662 4509. Contact person: 021 876 2510 or 083 287 5756 New Apostolic Church Le Roux Weg, Franschhoek.

Sundays 09h00, Wednesdays 19h30. Rector: Charles Leibrandt

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Aries, 21 March – 19 April: Mars is going into Sagittarius this month and provides some potentially unusual possibilities to expand your business. One cannot be real and live in the world of falsehood, and one cannot be false and exist in the world of reality.

Fire is the energy of action and impulse and it needs to be contained.

Taurus, 20 April – 20 May: The morning star Venus is traveling from Leo to Virgo this month and wants those idealistic ideas, which you collected in your mind, put to work. There are those who enjoy taking and there are those who enjoy giving. Venus likes to improve circumstances and knows that shared resources are the greater good.

Gemini, 21 May – 20 June: The twins of the heavens provide the sense that there are two sorts of persons who show child-like simplicities in their lives: the foolish one, who shows childlike traits, and the wise one, who shows the innocence of a child. Lack of patience starves virtue to death.

Cancer, 21 June – 22 July: The new moon in Leo will provide some recognition for your caring tasks.

Thoughts are refreshment to the mind, love is the subsistence of your heart, truth is the sustenance of the soul. Love existed long before the lover. The real success is proved by your durability.

Leo, 23 July – 22 August: The month of the king.

A great person will stretch your mind to the breadth of his own heart and a small person will narrow it to the size of his own outlook. There is one individual hidden behind many individuals – be the person shinning through all personalities.

Virgo, 23 August – 22 September: A hectic month coming is up and it feels like wisdom is like a horizon: the nearer you approach it the further it recedes. Before trying to make peace throughout the world, first make

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peace within your self. It is firstly on beliefs you live and secondly on food and water.

Libra, 23 September – 22 October: The divine order gives bountiful gifts. It may give by the hand of your worst enemy, or it may take away even by the hand of your best friend. Truy, the one who knows the influence of time knows the secret of life. Verily, spirit has all the power there is.

Scorpio, 23 October – 21 November: Your soul often creates that feeling of being stretched, held fast by the heavens and pulled continually by the emotional desires of the earth. Consider that worries consume the spirit of action and anxiety paralyses activity. Make your doctrine fuel for the higher intelligence.

Sagittarius, 22 November – 21 December: You need to put your theories in practice before you expound them. If you believe in the divine that is ‘all-exclusive’, then you will realize the divine that is ‘all-inclusive’. All facts are observed in action, but the truth only in realization. Saturn in this constellation is looking for solid decisions.

Capricorn, 22 December – 19 January: People are not only ready to profit by your wisdom, power and greatness, but they are also eager to take advantage of your ignorance, weakness, and inability. Being able to trust others apart, if you have learned to trust yourself, you have accomplished something.

Aquarius, 20 January – 18 February: While you are working, you learn something, while you are thinking you discern something, while you are speaking, you teach something, while you are silent, you reach something. Art is dear to your heart, but nature is near your soul. Accept no refusal from the heavens inside you.

Pisces, 19 February - 20 March: The scriptures have called him the Creator, the masons have called him the Architect, but you should recognize him as the actor on the stage of your life. You are blind if you don’t know the one who can see through your eyes. Trying to be something else makes that true self limiting, who in reality is all.

For a consultation contact Robert at 073 312 1265 or robert.vedicastrology@gmail.com

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Stellenbosch Fire Dept. (Buildings on fire) 021 808 8888 Cape Winelands Distr.Muni. (Bush & veld fires) 021 887 4446

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Smalls BOOK BINDING AND BOOK REPAIRS. Contact John 021 876 4129 or john@thearmchair explorer.co.za GARDENS: Pruning, tree removal, paving, landscape services and gardens.

Call Myles Agar 083 279 7960 Email: myles@franschhoekwildhoney.co.za MAILBOXES: Postnet Franschhoek.

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Contact John Hicks 021 876 4129 PET-SITTER/HOUSE-SITTER/ CARETAKER: I am a responsible, mature woman who adores animals. I can also supervise domestic staff, pool/garden maintenance, car care, etc. You can trust me with your precious pets & belongings. Franschhoek only. Contact Sue at 083 270 9555 HUGUENOT HERITAGE MAPS: A pair of beautifully illustrated maps, one of France showing places of origin, names and dates of the Huguenots who left for the Cape, and one of the Cape showing the farms and armorial shields of the families. This historically correct and decorative reference work is printed on

heavy art paper, 490 x 585mm. R750.00 per pair excluding delivery from Cape Town. Please email amq.htc@gmail. com for photos and an order form.

SOUTH AFRICAN MERINO WOOL: Fine merino wool garments for men: Long sleeve merino t-shirt vests; Zip-through merino jackets, Soft shell wind & showerproof jackets lined with merino wool. Peacock Blue, 50 Huguenot Street, Franschhoek. Tel 021 876 4681 TAXI TRANSFER SERVICE: Local and airport. Call +27 (0)79 231 7174 TUTOR/EXTRA LESSONS: Grade 4-9 Franschhoek and surrounds. From R125 p/h.

Holiday tutoring available. Book now for next term to avoid disappointment. Contact Simoné Schlebusch 0720123354 simmy.cpt@gmail.com LONG TERM RENTAL: Family of 3 (2 adults and n pre-schooler) looking for long term rental 2-3 bedroom, pet friendly (1 Fox terrier), in Franschhoek and surrounds.

Please contact Simoné 0720123354 BOOK KEEPING SERVICES: For small businesses. Income and expenses, cash book, petty cash on Pastel up to trial balance.

Call Robyn Kadis 072 999 8581 HOUSE SITTING SERVICE: Reliable nonsmoker will take care of house and pets (dogs, cats, birds). References available. Contact Hannah. Cell: 082 773 8494 Email: jwsch@live.com DRIVER REQUIRED: Our company in Franschhoek seeks driver/tour guide for fulltime job. PDP and contactable references.

Communication skills. Must live in Franschhoek.

Call: 073 125 0188 for an interview

STORAGE SPACE available in Franschhoek. Units of approx. 11 square metre each. Phone 021 876 4781.

NANNY/HOUSEKEEPER required in Franschhoek for live out position. Candidate must have previous experience with childcare and have excellent references. Non-smoker, honest, reliable and trustworthy in exchange for generous renumeration. Please email current resume with details of previous references to audreya2414@gmail.com.

ANIMAL FRIENDLY COTTAGE on a farm required. One or two bedrooms.

Vet working at DVC. Rent will depend on possibility of having my dogs and horses with me. Please phone Erika 084 247 0495.

LOCAL SPARKY: Here to help with your installations, maintenance, gate motors & electrical repairs. No job too small.

Please call for favourable quote. Jenowin.

081 071 4637. References available.

CLEANER / HOUSEKEEPER: I am Ellen, aged 27, from Malawi. I’m looking for a job as a cleaner/housekeeper.

My contact number is 073 872132 HOUSEKEEPER: I am Fatuma Kandaya. I’m Malawian and looking for a job as housekeeper.

My contact number is 062 207 2869 ASSISTANCE OFFERED: I am a caring, friendly, older woman who can assist you in your house, guest house, shop or office. I can run errands or drive you around. Available afternoons, evenings or weekends. 083 270 9555.

STORAGE SPACE AVAILABLE: – Upstairs Units 4m x 3 m – R1,000 per month. Contact Fiona 021 876 3171

Quaint & Quirk the vintage goods Co. Buyer & seller of second-hand goods We collect goods for cash Household goods, collectables,

furniture, books all welcome.

Look out for us at the Franschhoek Village Market!

Coba 072 1495 472 quaint.quirk@gmail.com

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TOOL & EQUIPMENT HIRE Brush Cutters, Lawn Mowers, Chain Saws, Concrete Mixers, Drills, Compressors, Pumps, Jackhammers SERVICING & REPAIR Light Industrial Equipment RUBBLE & REFUSE REMOVAL DELIVERIES LIGHT DOMESTIC MOVES PORTABLE LOOS CLEANING of businesses and other premises

always at your service

072 378 1916 or 021 876 4123 Email: onhireo@gmail.com

August 2016 COTTAGE WANTED: Professional single mature lady is looking for a 1 bedroom cottage on farm. Must be pet friendly. Please contact Susan 072 932 5393 STORAGE: R1000 p.m. in 6m containers.

Tel John 082 374 4652

Smalls R30. Text only, maximum of 30 words Leave, with payment, at Franschhoek Pharmacy before 15th of preceding month

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ELECTRICITY TARIFFS:

1 July 2016 - 30 June 2017 CUSTOMER TYPE

Domestic

Commercial

Agricultural

Life Line PP – 0 to 60amp single phase only Regular PP (Using Prepaid Meters AND Less than 600kWh per month) Regular (Using Prepaid Meters with more than 600kWh per month average) Regular (Using Credit Metes 60 Ampere single and 3 - phase maximum) Renewable Energy GENERATION FOR OWN USE (DOM5.1) DOM 5.2 DOM 5.3 Renewable Energy GENERATION FOR OWN USE & EXPORT (DOM6) Life Line (<20Ampere and Pre Paid Only for micro entrepreneurial businesses) (COM1) Low (40Ampere maximum, Pre Paid single & three phase only ) (COM2) Regular PP only (80Ampere, single and 3 - phase) (COM3) Credit meters (80Ampere, single and 3 - phase) (COM4) Renewable Energy (COM5.1) GENERATION FOR OWN USE COM5.2 COM5.3 COMMERCIAL: Renewable Energy (COM 6) GENERATION FOR OWN USE & EXPORT Regular (Prepaid and Credit meters maximum 80Amp 3 phase) (AGR1) Renewable Energy (AGRI 2 ) GENERATION FOR OWN USE Renewable Energy (AGRI 3 ) GENERATION FOR OWN USE & EXPORT

Non Profit Organisations

Single Phase 20 Amp Pre-payment (NPO1) Low Voltage Max 60 Amp Pre payment SARS Approved (NPO2)

Sport

Low Consumers and Pre-payment (SPO1) High Consumers Maximum Demand (SPO2)

Category

Industrial

FIXED CHARGE PER MONTH (R)

CATEGORY

0.00

<= 50kWh 83.86

51 - 300kWh 104.76

301 - 600kWh 159.61

> 600kWh 180.41

0.00

83.86

130.96

159.61

178.76

3.79/day

83.86

107.38

152.18

178.76

142.09

83.86

107.38

152.18

178.76

0.00

83.86

130.96

159.61

178.76

3.79/day 142.09 Reading cost R140/pm; Basic Charge R142.09/pm

83.86 83.86

107.38 107.38

152.18 152.18

178.76 178.76

83.86

107.38

152.18

178.76

0.00

185.39

138

142.09

243

172.71

268

163.63

138

142.09

243 268 Reading cost R140/pm; Basic Charge R268/pm

172.71 163.63 163.63

281

170.89

281

170.89

Reading cost R140/pm; Basic Charge R281/pm

170.89

0.00

175.12

0.00

174.51

0.00 0.00

Low Voltage > 80 Amp (IND1) Renewable Energy GENERATION FOR OWN USE (IND1.1) Renewable Energy GENERATION FOR OWN USE & EXPORT (IND1.2) Medium Voltage (IND2) Renewable Energy GENERATION FOR OWN USE (IND2.1) Renewable Energy GENERATION FOR OWN USE & EXPORT (IND2.2)

Land use management fees for a departure for erven which are 201 m² and larger: Current tariff indication is R2 440.00 New tariff effective from 1 July 2016: R359.10 Applicants who have already paid the increased amount (R2 440.00) will be reimbursed the difference between R359.10 and R2 440.00

154.6 70.75 (Maximum Demand Charge: R223.00/k.v.a.)

0.00

Fixed Charge R/per month 1557

0.00

1557

83.03

38

211

70.00

1557

83.03

38

211

0

2945

81.71

37.31

208.94

0

2945

81.71

37.31

208.94

70.00

2945

81.71

37.31

208.94

Reading cost R/pm

LAND USE MANAGEMENT FEES • • •

ENERGY RATE C/KWH

Energy Rate (c/kWh)

Notified Demand (R/kVA)

83.03

38

Maximum Demand Charge (R/kVA) 211

PLEASE NOTE, FOR ALL TARIFFS WHERE THERE IS A MAXIMUM DEMAND CHARGE AS PART OF THE TARIFF: In the event that the access demand is exceeded more than once in a financial year, a 10% additional fee (to be used for Bulk-Levy Contributions) will be levied as from the second month that the demand has exceeded and for each month exceeding thereafter.

Complete tariffs and more details: www.stellenbosch.gov.za/documents/ idp-budget/2016-6/3735-electricity-tariffs-nersa-approval-letter/file PAYMENT BY CHEQUE Please note: No cheques except BANK GAURANTEED cheques, will be accepted from 01 July 2016.

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Patrice Motsepe’s African Rainbow Capital invests in Val de Vie

First investment in SA’s residential property market

Founder and CEO of Val de Vie Estate, Martin Venter today officially announced that Patrice Motsepe’s investment company, African Rainbow Capital (ARC) has acquired a 20% stake in Val de Vie Investments. While ARC has made several investments thus far, this deal marks the firm’s first investment in the country’s residential property market.

ARC is jointly headed by Johan van der Merwe, former CEO of Sanlam Investments and Johan van Zyl, former CEO of Sanlam, and is a subsidiary of Sanlam’s empowerment partner, Ubuntu-Botho Investments (UBI). This deal will support future developments on and around the estate, such as the construction of a bridge over the Berg River that will connect with the R45 provincial road.

Comments ARC Founder, Patrice Motsepe: “We see immense value in Val de Vie and are pleased to be involved with this world-class development and its visionary team. Last year, I had the privilege of attending the Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup at Val de Vie where we watched Prince Harry take part in a game of polo for charity. I was truly impressed by what the estate had to offer.”

Comments Martin Venter: “This is one of Val de Vie Investments’ most impactful deals to date. The fact that ARC, led by individuals with incredible economic and business savvy, has invested in Val de Vie is a sure indication of the promise of growth that the estate holds – and, on a larger scale, of the positive aspects that South Africa has to offer. We are equally pleased to be supporting black economic empowerment through this business decision.”

Val de Vie is forging ahead in the property market despite the country’s struggling economy. Developer stock to the value of more than R1 billion has been sold in the past 18 months.

Comments Johan van der Merwe, co-CEO of ARC:

“This property development is one that we believe is leading the way in South Africa. Its strength is evident in its sales and growth, and we are confident that these factors point to an excellent return on investment.”

Although South Africa has seen many families and individuals emigrate, there are likewise high numbers of families and individuals moving to the Western Cape from other provinces – a trend that has casually been termed ‘semigration’. According to New World Wealth Analyst, Andrew Amoils, the Winelands region including Paarl, Franschhoek and Stellenbosch is the fastest growing area in the country amongst US dollar millionaires.

Val de Vie’s sales team confirms that approximately 75% of its buyers come from Gauteng and KwaZuluNatal and have also experienced increasing interest from other parts of the world. During the three weeks that followed the Brussels bombings in March 2016, Val de Vie received approximately 15 serious enquiries from Belgians wanting to leave the country permanently and move to the estate.

Venter continues: “In the past year, we have seen tremendous growth at Val de Vie and we anticipate that the deal with ARC will positively enable further development and expansion of the estate. The benefits thereof are, however, not limited to Val de Vie and its residents. As an economic driver in the Cape Winelands, Val de Vie is committed to the support and upliftment of less privileged communities in the region. There is incredible synergy that exists with our current outreach programmes and Motsepe’s philanthropic interests.”

The estate has a long track record of carrying out social housing projects, based on the requirements and preferences of wine farm workers and those in need.

Additionally, the Val de Vie Foundation was recently launched to offer youth and leadership development, to enable access to education, to facilitate job creation and to carry out projects of social and spiritual concern for the relief of communities in distress.

To date, over R10 million has been raised and it is expected that another R90 million will be added to this over the next eight years.

Venter concludes: “We have invested wholeheartedly in providing an environment in which life can be enjoyed to the fullest in this valley – and although we have already achieved this on many levels, we are pleased to say that, with the conclusion of this deal: the best is yet to come!” www.valdevie.co.za | 021 863 6100

Sustainable, safe & stylish

L’Afrique Verte’s ecological swimming pool is taking shape.

Franschhoek’s first eco estate, L’Afrique Verte, presents property buyers with the best of all worlds.

This secure and gated estate combines a luxury lifestyle with sustainable living. Designed with an emphasis on environmental considerations, the 32 individually customisable units blend contemporary architecture with a touch of the area’s original Cape Dutch and Victorian styles, while the interiors feature high-end, Italian-inspired finishes.

Six house designs are available, ranging from 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom units to 4 bedroom, 5 bathroom units. Floor areas vary from 240m2 to 380m2 and prices range from R4 490 000 to R7 780 000. What they all have in common, though, is that they all offer the highest levels of sustainable living.

All units are fitted with 5.20kw Photovoltaic panels and 15kw Energy Storage System (ESS) with an intelligent Energy Management System (EMS), making off-grid living a reality for buyers. The units also have underground rainwater harvesting tanks that are supplemented from the estate’s high capacity borehole.

Sustainable materials and finishes ensure that the completed units’ carbon footprint is less than 20% of that of traditionally-built structures.

All homes are fitted with energy efficient appliances, such as the DewHot gas geyser, as specified by the Green Building Council of South Africa. In addition, every home is also fitted with a Siemens/Bosch “Eco +” A++ rated fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, gas hob and gas eyelevel oven. As is to be expected all homes also offer superior sound and thermal insulation technology

with high performance PVC double glazing specified for all glass doors and windows. Recycling is also made easy as each home is fitted with user-friendly recycling bins.

Practically integrated environmental sustainability is also central to the design of the estate – from construction methods and materials to the estate’s facilities.

A key feature of the estate is the edible landscaping, including a vegetable garden the shape of the L’Afrique Verte logo in front of the sales office.

This serves to encourage homeowners to develop functional gardens with the ability to provide for their household, and more. The garden also includes a seedling production facility and composting facilities, and is managed by Zizo Ntuku – a learner from the Sustainability Institute’s Agro-ecology Programme to ensure the garden flourishes. Naturally all plantings are water wise and what water is needed is supplied by the estate’s borehole.

Another key feature of the estate is a self-cleaning, ecological swimming pool. Situated next to the communal lawn and clubhouse with outdoor braai and entertainment area it is essentially a recreation of a natural pond. This means the pool contains no harsh chemicals, because it relies on an ecosystem of indigenous water plants – including edible Waterblommetjies (Aponogeton distachyos) – to keep the water clean, pure and sparkling.

L’Afrique Verte offers buyers a hard-to-find balance between luxury, security and sustainable living in the heart of the Franschhoek Valley. What more could they possibly ask for? www.lafriqueverte.co.za | 060 661 3394

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How to achieve a quicker property sale in a slower market

Even in a hot sellers' market, agents say, about 20% of the homes they list don't sell right away – and in a cooler market there are usually quite a number that they don’t expect to sell even within a few months.

But, says Shaun Rademeyer, CEO of SA’s biggest mortgage originator, BetterLife Home Loans, if your home has been on the market for several weeks without generating an offer, you should not despair – or take it off the market just yet.

“First, ask for some feedback from your agent and try to establish the real reason your home hasn't sold.

Is your asking price too high for the market? What are the main criticisms or objections of potential buyers?

What cosmetic changes might speed up a sale?

“Second, you should consider your reason for selling. If you are only willing to sell if you get a certain price, and that price is not currently attainable, it’s possible that you’re not a truly motivated seller, and might indeed be better off taking your home off the market for a while.”

However, he says, if you really do want to sell, and soon, you and your agent should get together to review and re-plan your marketing strategy.

“The most common reason for a home's failure to

sell, of course, is that the asking price is more than buyers are currently willing to pay, and if that is the case, you will need to make an adjustment right away.

“Having said that, though, a price reduction should always be combined with an increased marketing effort, so you will need to talk to your agent about placing more, different or better advertising and holding extra show days.”

Alternatively, your property may be priced right but need some cosmetic improvements or “make up” to improve its curb appeal, says Rademeyer. “And if that is the case, you and your agent might agree to a short break from marketing while the work is completed.

“In general, however, it is risky to take a property completely off the market once you have decided to sell. Market conditions are constantly changing and you could end up in a worse situation if prices in your area start to decline for some reason, or interest rates rise and the number of prospective buyers drops.

“The best course, in the huge majority of cases, is to follow your agent’s advice and do everything within your power to make your property saleable right now, so that you can move on to the next part of your life.” www.betterlife.co.za

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Nestled deep in the heart of Franschhoek, Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Afrique Verte is an ecological estate that features luxury residential properties within a secure, gated community. Designed with an emphasis on eco-friendly, sustainable living, the 32 individually customisable homes incorporate a blend of contemporary architecture and the original Cape Dutch style of the area. Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Afrique Verte offers truly sustainable country living without sacrificing comfort and luxury.

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FRANSCHHOEK

R7 900 000 392655

4

4

Garages 1

NEWLY BUILT FAMILY HOME IN SECURE WINE AND FYNBOS ESTATE. This cleverly designed home boasts beautiful views of the valley. The upstairs comprises guest loo, spacious open plan living room and dining area and beautiful modern kitchen with SMEG and Hans Grohe finishes. Space for a double door fridge. Marble tops, high ceilings and pendant lights all add to the upstairs ambience. There is also a glass door enclosed cellar. The Living room has a lovely wood burning stove and the upstairs living areas all have underfloor heating. Downstairs there are 4 generous size, en-suite bedrooms all with air-conditioning, BIC and TV points. The main bedroom has an open plan dressing room.

Full main en-suite. Further benefits include Linen cupboard, built in braai, rain shower heads, pool, automated double garage and breathtaking views. * All Cost Included. Price Inclusive of VAT.

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R3 700 000

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Garages 1

395583

LOVELY NORTH FACING VILLAGE HOME IN SOUGHT AFTER STREET This little gem of a property is situated in a quiet cul de sac. The living room and dining room are open plan with French doors opening up to the garden. The kitchen is separate with direct access from the single garage. All 3 bedrooms are generous in size, north facing with lots of light and all look out onto the garden. There is plenty of opportunity to increase the size or to go up to capitalize on the surrounding views. A truly lovely property.

R4 200 000

PEARL VALLEY

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Garages 2

397090

BE A PROUD OWNER ON THIS AWARD WINNING ESTATE. This modern family home overlooks the 11th fairway and is beautifully positioned with spectacular views of the Simonsberg Mountains. This lodge-feel home offers open plan living with built-in fireplace allowing for comfortable living and entertaining. 2 en-suite bedrooms upstairs each have a balcony and downstairs the main bedroom leads onto the patio.The home has air-conditioning throughout and is the perfect ‘On the Go’ type of home. Pearl Valley distinguishes itself as the epitome of golf and country living with a variety of facilities. Asking price is exclusive of VAT.

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3

R5 500 000

3

Garages 1

109677

VIEW ABUNDANT HOME. Surrounded by fynbos, This home offers the new owners amazing views and luxurious finishes. Includes 3 full en-suite bedrooms, kitchen with marble tops, open plan living areas lead to a classic “champagne” style porch, double garage with automatic doors, pool and neat garden.

FRANSCHHOEK

R9 400 000

WEB REF: 397126

A RARE OPPORTUNITY OF LIFESTYLE LIVING. IN FRANSCHHOEK AT ITS VERY BEST. Just 8km from the much

desired World renowned Franschhoek Village, within the Two Rivers Lifestyle and Agricultural Estate lays this magnificent smallholding with awe-inspiring views of the surrounding mountain ranges of the Franschhoek Valley. The property has the Wemmershoek and Berg rivers as its boundaries and it is opposite the Bridge House Private School. Offering a three bedroom manager's house, shed, pumphouse tly situated and 6.7 Ha of plum trees under irrigation. There is approximately 17 Ha of arable land still available for planting and a perfec site to build a dream lifestyle home. Water is provided by both municipal and pumping rights from the Berg River. Power is provided by Eskom. The property and estate are perfectly situated for lifestyle outdoor living with mountain biking, hiking and horse riding trails.

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FRANSCHHOEK Office: 021 876 2100 â&#x20AC;˘ winelandsint@pamgolding.co.za

SOLE MANDATE

Ref# FWI1268703

Franschhoek/Simondium / R7.9 million Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 4 / Off-street Parking 2 / Franschhoek country elegance. Set in the exclusive Deltacrest Equestrian Estate, is this elegant, bright and spacious home. Offering lovely finishes, mountain and paddock views and privacy.

Doug Gurr 072 610 7208 / Jeanine Allen 082 410 6837 SOLE MANDATE

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SOLE MANDATE

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Franschhoek / R3.85 million

Franschhoek, Simondium / R8.5 million

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 2 / Garages 2 / Parking 4 / Cape grace. This comfortable northfacing home with lovely mountain views, boasts a spacious open-plan living/dining room with fireplace. A charming wrap around covered veranda, lush garden and swimming pool.

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 4 / Covered Parking 2 / Off-street Parking 1 / Set in the exclusive Deltacrest Equestrian Estate, is this elegant, bright and spacious home. An open plan, double volume lounge with built-in wood burning stove and dining room with French doors which open on a secluded patio.

Doug Gurr 072 610 7208 / Jeanine Allen 082 410 6837

Doug Gurr 072 610 7208 / Jeanine Allen 082 410 6837 /PamGoldingProperties

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A selection of Franschhoek properties sold by us so far this year. Please contact us for all your property needs. Prices quoted below are the asking price

Middagkraans Road - R8 500 000

Le Ferme Chantelle - R9 950 000

Domaine Des Anges - R5 950 000

Akademie Street - R6 650 000

L'Avenue - R6 600 000

Erika Street - R6 950 000

Fransche Hoek Estate R18 900 000

Domaine Des Anges - R11 950 000

Daniel Hugo - R9 950 000

La Petite Provence - R4 500 000

Akademie Street - R2 950 000

Fransche Hoek Estate - R5 950 000