Franschhoek Tatler - June 2020

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Page 2 Swashbuckling Bestseller

Page 9 Museum Speech Contest

Page 13 Q&A: Grant Jefthas

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La Cotte Farm received a great gift at the end of April. The previous owner of the property, Mr Robert Maingard, presented them with the original early-eighteenth-century title deed of the property that he, in turn, obtained when he bought the farm in the 1990s.

La Cotte Farm General Manager Mark Dendy Young says that the original title deed will be sent to a specialist for restoration where after it will be kept in a safe place. A copy will be displayed in the farm’s reception area.

La Cotte is one of the nine original farms in the valley granted to French Huguenots in the late seventeenth and early eighteenth century. The others are: ‘Bourgogne’, (Bo) ‘La Motte’, ‘La Dauphine’, ‘La Bri’, ‘Champagne’, ‘Cabrière’, ‘La Provence’ and ‘La Terre de Luc’. (Contrary to what many people believe the oldest farm in the valley is not a Huguenot farm, but ‘Keerweder’ which was granted to a Swiss national, Heinrich Muller in 1692.)

Several years often passed between the original farmland being granted and title deeds being handed over. In the case of La Cotte the land was granted to the first owner, Jean Gardiol, on 18 October 1694 by then governor of the Cape Colony, Simon van der Stel. The returned original title deed however was issued in the name of Willem Helot who was acting governor of the colony between 1711 and 1714. (There isn’t a clearly discernible date on the title deed.)

The reason for the delay between land grants being made and title deeds being issued are varied. At the time the land grant system required new owners to meet several conditions before title deeds were awarded. These included conditions such as paying an annual tithe to the Dutch East India Company, replacing any trees that were felled with young oaks, clearing and working the land and consenting to the construction of public roads and drifts on the land. A lack of qualified surveyors

Hillclimb Victory Franschhoek resident, Ian Schofield, took overall Classic Conqueror honours driving his 1977 Formula Atlantic March Ford 77B single-seater at the recent Knysna Simola Hillclimb. On top of the time sheets throughout the day, his 42.302 second Top 10 Shootout winning time was the fastest of the day up the 1.9 km Simola Hill.

The original title deed of La Cotte Farm was recently returned to the property

and bad administration certainly also played a part.

The first village erven were subdivided off La Cotte and Cabrière in 1845 by surveyor R F Aling.

Franschhoek’s train station was also later built on La Cotte land as the then owner undertook to supply it with water.

The restaurant in the historic La Cotte manor house is open daily for breakfast (09h00 – 11h00) and lunch (12h00 – 15h00).

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A Swashbuckling Old Bestseller

Sorting That Blockage in Your Lego Set

The Huguenot Memorial Museum hosted a talk by Emeritus Professor Howard Phillips of UCT, on Saturday, 14 May. Prof Phillips’ talk was titled “The European Bestseller of 1790: François Le Vaillant’s account of his journey through the Cape and the King’s Map it produced.”

Whether a veteran ‘brick head’ boasting a formidable collection or an eager newbie building their first diorama, every Lego aficionado must confront the irksome task of keeping all those little blocks organised. While a Google search could refer exasperated builders to the expansive subculture of sorting Lego blocks, why not just hire a professional?

Prof Philips is the chairman of Historical Publications of SA (HiPSA) – formerly the Van Riebeeck Society. The society was established in 1918 to publish meticulously edited original sources on Southern African history, which are inaccessible to the average South African.

Le Vaillant was a French naturalist and explorer who undertook three voyages into the interior of Southern Africa between 1781 and 1784 to collect specimens for the collection of Jacob Temminck, the treasurer-general of the Dutch East India Company.

Upon his return, he published a remarkably successful book about his travels entitled ‘Voyage dans l’intérieur de l’Afrique’ (1790, 2 vols.).

His account of his travels was so popular that it was reissued several times in French and was even translated into Danish and Russian. The last English translation before the current one published by HiPSA was in 1796 and left much to be desired!

HiPSA’s translation stays true to every detail of Le Vaillant’s dashing original text.

The King’s Map was produced for Louis XVI to illustrate Le Vaillant’s travels.

An illustrative map of Le Vaillant’s travels was made for French King Louis XVI. Nine by six feet in size and lavishly illustrated to depict scenes, events and the fauna and flora Le Vaillant encountered, it became known as the King’s Map. The original map is housed in the Bibliothèque Nationale de France and was exhibited in SA in 2012.

The Huguenot Memorial Museum is planning to arrange quarterly talks in future. Please contact Elizna Davids at the museum at elizna@museum.co.za and request to be put on the database.

Text: Editorial Desk | Image: Wikimedia Commons

Reservoir Street Sidewalk Upgrade

A Franschhoek matriculant named Khanyisa ‘Kaay’ Kwaza has proven himself to be quite the wizard at creating order out of the chaos in anyone’s Lego hoard. Armed with a remarkable skill for separating and sorting heaps of plastic bricks at impressive speed, Kaay offers hope to Lego lovers whose sets have crumbled into a mess of innumerable small pieces.

Kaay found his penchant for sorting Lego through the What’s On in Franschhoek Facebook page where he made contact with page manager, Jessica Callaghan-Fox. Jessica wanted to help Kaay find work that aligned with his experience in packing fruit and groceries, so she asked him to do a trial run in organising her family’s perpetually jumbled Lego collection.

Kaay arrived at Jessica’s house dressed in an immaculate suit with a very professional and polite attitude. He got to work on sorting through the pieces and soon revealed himself to be a highly adept organiser. Jessica knew other people with Lego ‘nightmares’ of their own so she decided to help Kaay start his own business and helped him to promote his service through social media.

Khanyisa ‘Kaay’ Kwaza

It turns out there is a growing need for his talent, as Kaay has found employment nearly every day since he worked his magic on the Callahan-Fox family’s disordered Lego sets. Requests for Kaay’s work have since come from as far afield as Somerset West and even Johannesburg.

With Jessica’s help Kaay is currently building a website for his business and developing a Facebook page to increase his online presence. He is also training additional Lego sorters in order to take on more customers at once. While Kaay truly enjoys his new business opportunity, he hopes it can eventually help him resume his dream of studying public management in the future.

Text: Pieter Naudé | Image: Supplied

Stíebeuel River Clean-up Plastic of all kinds is only the beginning of it. Glass bottles, tyres, discarded clothing, drinks cans, broken furniture… they’re all to be found in the Stíebeuel River near where it flows under the R45. The Franschhoek Heritage and Ratepayers Association (FHRPA) decided that it is time for something to be done about this festering issue and have launched a monthly, communitybased clean-up effort.

Executive Mayor Adv. Gesie van Deventer checks the ground is level before the installation of brick paving along the Reservoir Street sidewalk.

Executive Mayor Adv Gesie van Deventer, accompanied by Zelda Dalling, Mayoral Committee Member for Infrastructure, and Johan Fullard, Senior Manager: Roads, Transport, Storm Water and Traffic Engineering, visited Franschhoek on Wednesday, 4 May 2022, to assess progress on the upgrading of sidewalks along Reservoir Street East.

The need for the upgrade was identified by the local community as part of the Integrated Development Programme (IDP) public participation process, which allowed the municipality to budget and plan for the upgrade.

Reservoir Street is one of Franschhoek’s busiest streets and carries heavy vehicle and pedestrian traffic. The

adjacent Train Camp project is expected to further increase pedestrian traffic in the area thus contributing to the need for the upgrade. Train Camp has committed to planting shade trees along their Reservoir Street boundary as their contribution to the upgrade.

Text: Editorial Desk | Image: Stellenbosch Muni

The first clean-up took place on Saturday, 8 April 2022. The effort was led by FHRPA members, ward committee members, councillors, municipal staff and a handful of other community members.

Their starting point was the bridge in School Street, Groendal. The intention was to clean the river up to the R45, but it soon became clear that the challenge was much, much bigger than anticipated.

Nevertheless, a significant dent was made in the area closest to the bridge and everybody agreed to keep coming back until the river is clean and to then keep it clean.

The second clean-up was to take place on Saturday, 7 May 2022. Inclement weather caused it to be cancelled at the last minute, but that didn’t stop a team from Stellenbosch Municipality and a group of Bridge House parents and pupils from getting stuck in and removing another bakkie load of refuse from the river.

The next clean-up will take place on Saturday, 4

The volunteers that took part in the first Stíebeuel River clean-up removed an impressive amount of refuse from the river. Monthly clean-ups will continue until the river is clean.

June 2022, at 08h00. Keep an eye on local social media for details. Volunteers park at the Groendal Community Centre and then walk up the path next to the river to the starting point.

Text & Images: Editorial Desk

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La Motte Sport Hosts First Soccer Day

Two (Locals) in a Bush Best at Show Two in a Bush iced tea cordials, created by local hospitality and culinary experts Marie-Louise Oosthuizen and Hetta van Deventer-Terblanche was honoured with the Best Product award at the recent KAMERS/Makers market held in Pretoria from 27 April to 2 May. “To be selected as the best product out of 170 producers with thousands of products on offer is both humbling and a nice pat on the shoulder,” said the two entrepreneurs.

Looking good! The La Motte Sport junior soccer day attracted teams from Groendal, Langrug, Paarl and Cape Town

La Motte Sport held its first junior soccer sports day on Saturday, 14 May, with a total of eight teams from Groendal, Langrug, Paarl and Cape Town. Comprised of boys and girls, each team of youngsters had the chance to play several matches on the converted rugby fields while excited parents cheered from the side line.

The soccer club at La Motte Sport was launched by coaches Rory Leo and Craig Bougaardt in 2016 to offer sport as an activity for disadvantaged youths living in Groendal. While the project initially failed to gain momentum, continued interest from children in the community led to a revival in 2022 with a focus on junior soccer.

A crucial factor in the success of the day was the generous contribution of several sponsors.

Franschhoek Lions Club and PicknPay sponsored players’ uniforms while the Anwar Jakoet Foundation and the La Motte feeding scheme ensured that no hungry belly would go unfed.

The junior soccer project also benefits from the consistent support of other several smaller outlets for practice sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The purpose of the event was primarily to offer the children a day of fun and funds raised will mostly go to purchasing sporting equipment.

The project does however need support from the Franschhoek community and businesses at large as the soccer field is currently in a state of severe disrepair.

Text: Pieter Naudé

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(Cutting) EDGE African at Tapasco Before dinner I wondered whether Chef Vusi Ndlovu, whose surname means elephant, knew that Franschhoek was first known as Oliphantshoek (Elephants Corner). He did. Anyway, I digress before I’ve properly started… I missed his restaurant’s residency at Pasarene earlier this year, so was happy to finally fit in a visit to EDGE in mid-May. Vusi attained chef stardom by being placed as one of Top 7 in the San Pellegrino Young Chef Grand Finale in 2018 and being awarded best chef in Africa and Middle East. Bucking his mother’s wishes to study for an engineering degree he started his culinary journey at the Sheraton Hotel in Pretoria. Hard work and passion saw him working under the likes of Peter Tempelhoff, David Higgs and Luke Dale Roberts.

After a stint in Belgium at the highly-acclaimed ‘In de Wulf’ and heading up kitchens at The Saxon and the trendy The Marabi Club, it was time to be master of his own domain. The result, in collaboration with siblings Absie and Mandla Pantshwa, was EDGE – “a holistic celebration of Africa” and a most welcome addition to the Franschhoek culinary scene.

My experience of African cuisine doesn’t stretch much further than local venison, ‘pap & sous’ and an excruciatingly hot chicken and plantain dish the mother of a Nigerian acquaintance-of-an-acquaintance once served me in London. Let’s say that what I did not expect to find on my plate was contemporary,

minimalist African-inspired dishes with sauces that would have any French-trained chef terminally envious.

The bread course of a dumpling in a traditional Zulu beef broth introduced a problem I encountered throughout the evening: I could not keep my finger out of my plate…

For starters my companion opted for ‘Charred broccoli, West African groundnut stew, lemon, & seaweed’. I chose ‘Wood fire roasted cabbage, poached mussels, zamalek broth, with apple & dill’. Red tide meant no mussels were available, but what was on my plate was so good, I didn’t even miss them. (Zamalek, the ebullient Absie informed me, is slang for Black Label Beer.) If my dish were an aria, the combination of sour apple with the smooth broth was where the diva hit the top C. The broccoli must also have been good, as I got the steely eye from my companion if I as much as glanced at it.

Our main course choices were ‘Pickled fish: Slow roasted white fish, onion purée, ember roasted leeks, & Cape Malay dressing with prawn reduction’

and ‘Chicken Yassa: Roasted chicken, baked carrots, black garlic, with mustard & lemon jus.’ My chicken was good enough to make me want to go to Senegal to further explore the origins of Yassa. As regards the pickled fish… I got the steely eye again.

My companion and I are both fans of white Bordeaux, so we opted for a bottle of Wildeberg Coterie Semillon / Sauvignon Blanc 2020 to accompany our meals. Our choice reaffirmed how versatile a food wine white Bordeaux is and renewed my appreciation of what the folks at Wildeberg are doing in their cellar.

The dessert options of ‘Melon seed panna-cotta, roasted white chocolate, pine oil, & mango jelly’ and ‘Chocolate cake, malt butterscotch, & baobab crème’ didn’t disappoint either.

We left EDGE on a culinary high and with the firm intention of returning ASAP to savour more of Chef Vusi’s African-inspired, fire-touched creations.

Cellar Chat

We are often creatures of habit and continue buying the same brands for as far as memory serves. Why change your favourite wine if it has served you so well? Fact is that a particular brand of wine can change, albeit marginally, from season to season so it helps if you have the knowledge and the urge to explore.

Exploration can be fun and there are so many aids to wine education available. Let’s face it, the juice of the grape reigns supreme. It has been responsible for prompting poems, for the printing of books and the production of movies. As far as I am aware apple juice has remained just that, apple juice. A little wine education can go a long way.

We can’t have people mixing Chateau Petrus with Coca Cola.

I often find statistics boring, but not so much with wine! So here are some observations based on last year’s figures from SAWIS (South African Wine Industry Information and Systems). South Africa is the 8th largest producer of wine on the planet.

Italy is No 1 followed (closely) by France, Spain and

the USA. I was surprised to learn that in terms of volume we produce more than twice that of Australia and New Zealand put together, however, we should be mindful that a lot of our harvest goes to the making of industrial alcohols, brandy and grape juice.

The number of wine growers in South Africa has declined in recent years as has the area under vines. However, ‘micro-cellars’ have increased. We grow a little more white than red (55% to 45%) with Chenin Blanc in the lead from Sauvignon Blanc, in fact Chenin is regarded internationally as being this country’s iconic white. Leading the reds is Cabernet Sauvignon (surprise?) while Pinotage and Merlot have succeeded Shiraz which was previously second. By the way, it’s no surprise that beer is the most popular alcoholic beverage followed by brandy and whisky. It was of interest to note that bag-in-box wines (Chateau Carton?) represent nearly 40% of all wine sales and I must agree that they can represent excellent value for money. Forgetting facts and figures, why not fill

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When I was a child I knew that I was growing up when I noticed that, at the table, I was putting more than one food item on my fork. Wine is somewhat similar in that you know that you are ‘growing up’ when you realise that you have stopped drinking wine for its effect and are drinking it for its bouquet, palate, mouthfeel, finesse and so on.

As you progress you find out that the more you know about wine, the more there is to know! Not quite a ‘Catch 22’ situation but you know what I mean. It becomes a science as you come to grips with such terms as ‘malolactic fermentation’, ‘reductive’, and ‘chaptalisation’. Whole new vistas open up before you. But you might ask, “Do I really want to go there and leave my comfort zone?”

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Chef Vusi Ndlovu

(EDGE’s residency at Tapasco came to an end at the end of May and we hope that they will soon find a permanent Franschhoek home.)

The editor and his companion were the guests of EDGE Restaurant.

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Let's bring the FUN back into fundraising...

From the Chair Having returned to this position after many years, I am delighted to see that our Team - Inspector Lilly Konstabel, Hanneley Daniels and Nathan Jacobs - are still as enthusiastic and dedicated to their work as they were when I left.

Our Committee - Erika McCormack (Vice Chair and Events), Wendy Saffery (Treasurer) and Nikki de Havilland (Secretary) - is very small but extremely hard working and dedicated.

The Franschhoek SPCA is comprised of qualified, diligent members who have all successfully achieved their Animal Welfare Assistant validation from The South African Veterinary Council and are therefore qualified to carry out most animal related problems.

The SPCA team working from our clinic in Groendal and using our single vehicle for outreach programmes has, during April and part of May alone, accomplished the following: Adoptions – 10 Inspections door to door – 140 Farm Inspections – 6 Outreach programmes (dipping, examining etc., as far as Pniel and Simondium) – 31 Sterilisations – 25 Court appearances regarding cruelty cases - 4 Additionally, Franschhoek SPCA has assisted SHARF with various cases including euthanasia, taking animals to the vet, and returning them to their owners.

THE SPCA NEEDS YOUR HELP In spite of these immense, sustained efforts, funding remains a dire concern. The SPCA carries the burden of euthanizing animals that are brought to our kennels by desperate members of the public, and other animal organisations at a great cost (one euthanasia costs R450!)

We DO NOT put animals to sleep if we can avoid it.

Even with huge efforts in successful fundraising efforts, we are still battling to survive but survive we will with your help.

This is a sincere request to who care and have the means to help the SPCA continue to protect and care for the animals and families of Franschhoek.

We appreciate everyone who has helped us over the years and look hopefully forward to a great deal more support from our Community going forward.

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Bastille Boules We would like to report about the relocation of residents on the piece of land opposite Meerlust Bosbou in Groot Drakenstein and the animals involved. This land was bought

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They were apparently prevented from collecting any items and pets were wandering back to this site.

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Our inspector Lilly Konstabel approached the owner to request permission that the previous residents can collect their belongings and animals but he refused that the residents do so but that the animals had to be removed by the SPCA. Lilly then took the owners onto the property and collected and moved the animals safely to the new living area.

The concern is that these animals are so used to their old home and will cross the road. What happens now is that the owners are tying them up, which means they are now on short chains which is traumatic for them. We call on all our supporters to assist in donations for us to supply running chains.

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Tatler Motoring MICHELE LUPINI

Why The Hybrid Car Is The Real Answer Toyota’s Corolla Cross Stars Amid the Reason For it’s Being I suppose it was apt that we were driving a Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid both those days. We were up in Delmas to race and set off early into the sunrise each morning. Those sunrises were stunning. But what made them like that is actually quite horrible.

Delmas sits bang in the middle of the western Mpumalanga coal-fired power station belt that fires the dirtiest power grid on the planet.

Acrid Smog Pulverises the Nostrils You dodge coal trucks crisscrossing every byway hauling tons of dodgy fuel to those stations. But that isn’t the real issue. The acrid stench of the smog pulverises your nostrils, the taste confronts your tongue as you breathe in the thick emissions of the many stations providing the vast majority of South Africa’s power, when it flows.

This tarlike air is also in part the result of Eskom mustering up the power to charge your allegedly squeaky clean electric car. So to be driving this fine little hybrid through that terrible muck really hammered home how fickle this electric car shift really is in this country. Or in any other second or third world state, for that matter.

Anyway, getting back to this petrol-electric Corolla Cross Hybrid. It brings a most compelling option below the RAV4 and above the Corolla Hatch. It’s a handsome and stylish car that’s neither flashy nor too basic. Boasting auto-levelling LED daytime running head and LED tail lamps, powerretractable wing mirrors, automatic light control and Bridgestone 225/50/R18 tyres on a neat set of alloys, it’s well hung.

Ergonomic, Spacious Cross is Breath of Fresh Air Its dual-zone air-conditioned black leather cabin is accessed via a Smart Key. The Cross is ergonomic and spacious inside, as it echoes its Corolla siblings’ elegant and ergonomic style with even better visibility out, thanks to that extra height. Pleasant soft-touch surfaces and double-stitched details abound and there are one-touch power windows,

rear vents, four cupholders, stowage binnacles and a 12-volt power outlet.

Settle in behind the multifunction wheel and you’re confronted by clear dials ahead and that 8-inch TFT touchscreen to the left. It has CarPlay and Auto mirroring, USB, and C ports. The reverse camera complements PDC and ours had 9-speaker JBL sound. The system is easy and intuitive, but suffers its ageing tech. A gesture power liftgate accesses class-leading luggage capacity behind the 60/40 rear seats but is accompanied by an overbearing chorus of warning whistles, chimes and bells. Enough already!

But the gist of this story is what’s under the bonnet, and how it actually contributes so well to greening motoring in South Africa. Quite literally a breath of fresh air, the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid has a 70 kW 142 Nm 1.8-litre Atkinson cycle petrol engine joined at the hip with an electric motor.

Toyota’s latest more compact, more efficient Hybrid has 90 kW total system output.

This Hybrid Harvests its Own Electricity This Hybrid harvests electric power while braking, coasting, and freewheeling and stores the energy in a small, highly effective battery. The e-motor can drive under full battery power. It boosts petrol performance too, like a turbocharger. And improves economy by a third. Which also means that you don’t have to plug it into our dreadfully dirty old coal and diesel powered Eskom grid so you can drive it.

Hybrids are not compromised by antiquated power grids and interrupted African electricity supply. Unlike heavy EVs, they need not wait for future local infrastructure before they will operate at their best either. And this car is based on the Prius, which sold a million units in 20 years. So it’s rock solid too.

Push the button to start and Corolla Cross Hybrid is easy to drive. It is refined, rides comfortably and is for the most part, quiet too. Best of all, this hybrid adopts none of the bulky feel and handling ills associated with excessively heavy battery-electric vehicles. In fact, its poise really impressed. Precise and inspiring, there’s little body roll. A low center of gravity, beefedup McPherson front and well fettled Torsion beam rear suspension make for an engaging drive.

An Ever Present Electric Bonus A tad wooden in feel, driver feedback could be sharper. And it’s no rocketship. But there’s sufficient power, with that ever present electric bonus. It makes overtaking faster, easier, and dare

we say, safer, too. Fuel economy is good. Toyota reckons Corolla Cross will sip an average of 4.3l/100 km on a good day. In the real world, we maintained a quite satisfactory 5.8 l/100. And it gets up to the sevens pushing on, on the freeway, This car prefers city driving, as hybrids do. And it can drive on silent battery power too.

It’s a touch cheap. Our sample Corolla Cross had a few little rattles, and there’s a tinny sound on shutting the door. And like most hybrids, it sounds a bit like a vacuum cleaner. Well safety stacked, Corolla Cross has everything from stability control to ABS EBD brakes. Add Hill Assist, all the airbags, ISOFIX, anti-theft and auto locking. Toyota Safety Sense includes Cruise Control, Blind Spot, Lane Trace, Rear Cross-Traffic and Pre-Collision systems.

So there’s very good reason why the made in South Africa Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid is flying off the shelf. At R425K, this XS is almost impossible to beat. Yes, there’s a small Hybrid premium. You’ll win it back in fuel savings in 18 months. And pocket that third from there. It also means that every three Corolla Crosses represent one real zero emissions car. No lies, no smoke and mirrors and no dirty power net needed to power it.

Has a Huge Effect in Curbing Carbon Emissions An economical and practical family crossover that’s easy to drive and live with, and handles superbly,

the Corolla Cross Hybrid’s biggest plus must be price. This car’s strongest suit is exceptional value for money. Over and above its many other strengths.

And with over 1000 sold a month versus the handful of EVs, the hybrid is having a far more positive effect on curbing carbon emissions in South Africa right now Think about that for a second!

Photos & Data: Giordano Lupini

ROAD TESTED: Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid XS Engine: 70 kW 142 Nm 1.8-litre Atkinson petrol + Electric Motor. Total system output: 90 kW Drive: CVT FWD TESTED: 0-60 km/h 4.69 sec 0-100k m/h 10.66 sec 0-120 km/h 15.16 sec 400m 17.5 sec @ 129 km/h 80-120 km/h 7.83 sec CLAIMED: VMax 170 km/h Fuel Average 4.3 l/100 km CO2 98 g/km Warranty/Service3y 100K/6 service 90K km LIST PRICE R425K RATED 9

JUNE NEWS

OPENING TIMES & FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL

FMM’s opening time are Monday to Friday 10h00 to 17h00 (last admittance 16h00), Saturday and Sunday 10h00 to 16h00 (last admittance 15h00). However, the museum will be holding a special day on Sunday 19 June to celebrate Father’s Day 2022. Government restrictions on visitor attendance during Covid limit attendance at FMM to 500 people at any one time. So there will be two sessions, one in the morning from 10h00 to 12h00, repeated in the afternoon from 13h00 to 15h00.

Visiting the museum is by appointment only and via online booking, including Father’s Day. Entry fees: R80 adults, R60 pensioners and motor club members (with membership ID), R40 children (ages 3-12). Only electronic payments are accepted.

Extra attractions are planned for the Father’s

Day special. All four display halls will be open with ‘bonnets up’ for many of the 80 cars on view, and as a rare treat it is planned to ‘fireup’ some of the racing cars including the exJody Scheckter Formula 1 Tyrrell-Ford 007, the ex-John Love Team Gunston Formula 2 Chevron-Cosworth B25, and the rare allSouth African LDS-Climax. Even more of the museum’s world class collection will be carrying out demonstration runs around the quad at regular intervals. Although FMM’s raison d’être is the care and preservation of vehicles from days past, there will also be a small display of the latest electric cars.

The Captain America starring HarleyDavidson motorcycle from the movie ‘Easy Rider’, the Sasol Yamaha research bike, the 1926 D-J winning AJS and the Ducati 900 Mike

Hailwood replica are among the numerous motorcycles on display.

As is the FMM Father’s Day tradition, public rides around the L’Ormarins estate on the museum’s bell-clanging fire engine will be available throughout the day. And as a special treat for children, there will be photo opportunities with some of the cars having ‘eyes’ like those of Lightning McQueen, Doc Hudson, Mater and the many other ‘Cars’ movie characters from Radiator Springs.

Refreshments will be on sale throughout the day. The famed FMM Pitstop Deli is open throughout the visiting hours.

For booking tickets and any other information as well as signing on for a free monthly newsletter, logon to www.fmm.co.za or phone 021 874 9000 or e-mail fmm@fmm.co.za

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Hospice News

Probus Club

COLLEEN DOUGLAS

MARK TANNER

Sister Nadia Boonzaaier will be celebrating 20 years with Franschhoek Hospice in July. We congratulate her on her upcoming work anniversary and thank her for her passion and dedication.

At the other end of the seniority spectrum, we also welcomed two new members to our corps of community care workers.

During the Franschhoek Literary Festival Hospice once again held a giant book sale during which a significant dent was made in our stock! Thank you to all our volunteers and staff members who worked at the book tables over the festival weekend.

Sister Nadia Boonzaaier

Dr Ernst van Jaarsveld is the Indigenous Curator at Babylonstoren’s famous gardens. He has spoken to us in the past and has taken us on a wellremembered tour of the celebrated gardens in April 2019. You do not need to have green fingers to appreciate Dr van Jaarsveld’s passion when he talks to us at our next meeting on 6 June 2022.

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

This is achieved through these valuable 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 organization.

For more information please contact Mark Tanner on 082 773 9217.

Atop the Standings Hospice’s volunteer booksellers.

FLTR: Nthombekhaya (new), Atnissa, Sibongile, Petronella, Busi, Phelisa, Mercy, Iline, Anna and Carow (new.)

Franschhoek Slot Car Racing Club Relocates The Franschhoek Slot Car Racing Club has moved. Now located at the Ford Museum at Atlas Swift Wines.

The popular club will be able to run more regular races at its new venue. Competitive and fun, the club runs races and championships for both magnetic and non-magnetic production slot cars on its demanding custom track. A new, more regular race schedule and calendar will be formalised shortly.

Visit facebook.com/groups/ franschhoekslotcarclub for more information about joining, regular race dates and special events.

Franschhoek lad Giordano Lupini consolidated top turbo Polo Cup rookie standing aboard his Bullion IT Racing machine at the April’s Zwartkops National races.

It was a tough but successful weekend at most of their rivals’ home track for Gio and his Cape Bullion IT teammate Jurie Swart, who continues to lead the overall Polo Cup standings.

The Stables @

Please support SHARF by joining the SHARF 100 Club Help us generate much-needed funds for sterilisation, veterinary care, food, tick & flea treatments, deworming and education. The 100 Club consists of all those people who commit to paying the fund R100 or more per month on a 12/24 month basis (with the freedom to opt out with one month's notice).

LA PETITE DAUPHINE

Bank Details: Safe Hands Animal Rescue Franschhoek Bank: FNB | Branch: Paarl |Branch Code: 200110 | Acc No.: 62836203076 | NPO No: NPO 235-331

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IN AID OF FRANSCHHOEK HOSPICE

FEEDING

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Join us at an exclusive venue for a delicious 3-course lunch prepared by 3 Franschhoek chefs Complimentary glass of sparkling wine on arrival Sunday, 26 June, 12h30 | R400 per person | Cash bar Reservations: 082 887 8666 (Colleen) Limited Seating: 60 Persons Only

Day Hiking Permit: R70 per person Hiking Trails Map: R30 Hiking permits and maps available at: Tourist Information Centre Tel. 021 876 3603 Reserve entrance www.webtickets.co.za Keep the permit with you.

Enter and hike at own risk.

Do not hike alone.

Always put safety first.

FRANSCHHOEK Situated high above the Franschhoek Valley the Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve (established 1983) is part of a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site - the Cape Floral Region Protected Areas (2004) and linked to the UNESCO-designated Boland Biosphere Reserve.

Ever since 1823 mountain springs in the reserve have provided Franschhoek with high quality drinking water. The reserve is known for its spectacular views of the valley, diverse plant and small animal life and well-maintained network of hiking trails. It is also a popular jumping-off point for paragliders and is becoming a favoured destination for trail runners.

The Franschhoek mountainland consists of Table Mountain sandstone that was raised as a mountain range more than 265 million years ago. The present mountain and valley landscape is the result of erosion over the past 140 million years.

Three large peaks dominate the reserve: Perdekop (1575 m), DuToitskop (1418m) and Middagkrans (1029 m). In summer south-easterly winds can form impressive 'cloudfalls' over Middagkrans.

Both summer and winter weather conditions in the reserve can be challenging to the uninitiated - the former being hot and dry and the later wet and cold with occasional snow on the higher ground.

The reserve's flora consists of montane fynbos established on leached acidic sandy soils. Fynbos (the world's smallest and most diverse plant kingdom) is primarily characterised by four types of plants: Proteas, Ericas, Restios (reed-like plants resembling grass) and geophytes (bulbs). www.montrochellehiking.co.za

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SHARF JUANI BEUKES

Let’s Talk About This...

For some reason, people just don’t get it... Why do we try to sterilise as many cats and dogs as we possibly can?

Definitely not so that a new unsterilized kitten or puppy can take over the breeding programme from the previous male or female We sterilise in a desperate effort to try and impact the tremendous explosion of uncontrolled breeding and its result of kittens and puppies conveyed into situations where they are not properly taken care of.

Let’s be honest, if we look around us, how many people struggle to just feed themselves and their kids? We all know the tremendous impact Covid had on economies worldwide. We know the effect of the war in Ukraine and we all know that fuel prices are shooting up like a lightning bolt. All this results in rocketing food prices, making it nearly impossible for normal people on a basic salary to survive.

Unfortunately, reality needs to be accepted. If you

have no income and can hardly take care of your human needs then it should be self-evident that you cannot take on the responsibility of a dog or cat! A dog or cat (or other pet animal) needs proper feeding and proper care.

Welfare organisations, like SHARF, do our very best to help wherever we can. We bend over backwards to help with every possible need: vet care, feeding, treating ticks & fleas, deworming, providing shelter through the Blue Drum project... But we do need people to understand that their pet is primarily their responsibility and it’s their job to at least feed it proper food.

If you know that you can’t give the basic care of proper dog/cat food please do the wise thing and choose not to take on a dog or cat as you know it’s going to suffer hunger. Hunger pains are painful and just as no human being wants to endure it, so too an animal.

Please think, budget and think again before just taking in a cute puppy or kitten. They grow and need proper feeding and all other things as mentioned above.

Responsible ownership is a sign of maturity. Let’s take hands and do the right thing. Sterilise and stop the overpopulation of puppies and kittens.

International Museum Day Speech Contest International Museum Day was celebrated worldwide on 18 May. In the Western Cape, for the past few years, the occasion has been marked by the staging of an english speech contest for Grade 10 and 11 learners. Speech topics this year related to the theme of the International Museum Day celebrations, namely ‘The Power of Museums’.

Nine learners from Franschhoek High School and Bridge House School took part in the local contest, presented by the Huguenot Memorial Museum.

The top five candidates from each of the seven museums in the Cape Winelands progressed to the Gala Grand Finale in September 2022 at the Stellenbosch Museum.

The three adjudicators, set the task to identify the winners, were: Ms Ferentia September (Head: WesEind Primary School), Ms Elzette de Beer (Curator: La Motte Museum) and Mr Siegfried Schäfer (Chairman: Board of Trustees of the Huguenot Memorial Museum).

The top three contestants were: Tamarah Mtetwa (Third place), Gr. 10 at Bridge House, Isabella Lundie (Second place), Gr.11 at Bridge House, and Felix van der Waal (First place), Gr. 10 at Bridge House. Each of the

The local winners of the 2022 International Museum Day English Speech Contest FLTR: Tamarah Mtetwa (Third place, Bridge House), Felix van der Waal (First place, Bridge House) and Isabella Lundie (Second place, Bridge House).

top three received a floating trophy for their school’s display cabinet and a gift pack for themselves.

The Huguenot Memorial Museum wishes to thank the following sponsors/donors for their contributions to the event: GlenWood Vineyards, Kumanov Perfumery and Huguenot Fine Chocolates Text: Editorial Desk | Image: HMM

Rotary Club Sponsors ECD Qualification The Rotary Club Franschhoek and Drakenstein Valley (RCFDV) is the proud sponsor of a 12-month L4 National Certificate in Early Childhood Development (ECD) which started on 25 January. This course has been arranged with the support of many, including: the Franschhoek Valley Community Sport Centre (FVCSC) where the lessons take place, Boland College Registration and Orientation, the Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve, the Franschhoek ECD Forum, the local ECD Centre, Bhabhathane (a local educational NPO), and, of course, the local and international Rotarian funders including Helene Visser, Josue Olivier and Elizabeth Davis.

ECD encompasses the developmental stages through which children progress from birth until adolescence, including neurological, physiological, social and emotional changes. This has implications for how learning takes place, and the efficacy thereof. Teaching resources, techniques and learning environments should be adjusted accordingly in order to cater for the developmental needs of children. Thus, the sponsored professional development of educators not only forms an integral part of adult lifelong learning, but also promises to improve the lives of more than 600 children in the valley who will benefit from their teachers’ enhanced expertise.

The ECD programme’s participants have shown great dedication in undertaking this qualification and have expressed how valuable they have found the contents of the course in enriching their capabilities as educators. Indeed, their lecturer, Mrs. Fransina December, explained that the coursework has improved the participants’ understanding of how ECD features in the classroom and bolstered their confidence in employing resources and techniques which best support learning.

In addition, followers of the course learnt about how to cater for learners with special needs and learning barriers, as well as the importance of general health and safety and upholding equality in the

classroom. Ilza, a participant in the course, reports: “I can identify the different types of learning barriers and special needs and how to adapt activities and the environment for the special needs of children”.

Another exciting aspect of the course is the emphasis placed on ‘experiential learning’ – that is, learning from first-hand experience. This is often achieved by taking learners on field trips and outings. In this way, the Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve was key in sponsoring a trip to the Cape Town Two Oceans Aquarium, where Marine Biologist, Nikki Cathcart, presented a tour which served as a perfect example of experiential learning.

Mr. Lotter, the Boland College Programme Manager, expressed the importance of upholding the integrity of the ECD programme by ensuring that participants meet qualification requirements including a complete Portfolio of Evidence, an 80% attendance rate, and a minimum final mark of 60%. Given its success, further participants have been selected to complete the ECD Certificate at the Boland College Campus in Paarl, kicking off in June 2022.

For further information about this inspiring Rotary Legacy Project, contact the RCFDV Club President, Marcel Hoogebeen, at presidentrotaryclubfdv@gmail.com, or the RCFDV Club Secretary, Gwyn Bassingthwaighte, at gwynbassingthwaighte@gmail.com.

Text: Leila Shirley

Editor’s Letter Siegfried Schäfer

Dear Readers Last month we reported on the town council’s approval for the creation of a Stellenbosch Community Safety Forum consisting of three clusters, vis. Law Enforcement, Social Cohesion, and Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED). I was quite intrigued by the latter and decided to dig a little deeper.

CPTED is defined as “a multi-disciplinary approach to deterring criminal behaviour through environmental design. CPTED strategies rely upon the ability to influence offender decisions that precede criminal acts by affecting the built, social and administrative environment.”

Making it a bit more practical is the recognition that “Three factors (are) necessary for a crime to occur – a victim, an offender and a location.” Each of these factors can be influence by the physical environment. Put another way, locations can be designed/improved to make it less likely that somebody will fall victim to an offender.

CPTED applies five principles to reduce the likelihood of crime in a location. They are: (1) Surveillance and visibility, (2) Territoriality, (3) Access and escape routes, (4) Image and aesthetics, and (5) Target hardening.

Surveillance and visibility relates to creating maximum opportunity “for observance of public and private areas by users or residents during the course of their normal activities (passive surveillance) and/or police or other security personnel (active surveillance).” Practical measures may include: keeping areas well lit, maintaining clear lines of sight, using CCTV where there aren’t clear lines of sight and eliminating hiding spots created by plants, fences, dumpsters or other structures.

Territoriality aims to clearly demarcate and create a sense of ownership of spaces – be they private or public. Public and private spaces don’t have to be cut off from each other in order to be demarcated as such and create certain public expectations regarding their use. Strategically placed planters, bollards, changes in level or

surface treatment and even a ‘token’ wall can indicate a boundary that shouldn’t be crossed and, if crossed, indicate likely criminal behaviour.

The third principle aims to “Limit opportunities for offenders to utilise access and escape routes such as vacant land, and enhance the level of ease with which potential victims could find and access escape routes.” Here it’s about considerations such as cutting of straight-line access to potential targets, be they your front door or a bank teller. Practical examples include the use of tension barriers to create maze entrances in lobbies or using curbing and landscaping to direct traffic or pedestrian flow.

“Clear signposting of streets, buildings and exit routes are important ways of assisting potential victims.” The design of structures such as underpasses, culverts and other infrastructure should also be considered from a crime prevention perspective.

Image and aesthetics relates to creating an environment that leaves a positive image with users and makes them feel safe. An example is the Broken Windows Theory, which holds that if one element of an environment is damaged it is more likely that vandals will break another.

Urban decay and degradation discourage the use of spaces as they make users feel unsafe.

Once users leave, criminals move in.

Target-hardening is what most of us tend to think of first in deterring crime. It includes all measures that increase the effort required to commit a crime. Burglar bars, protective window films, extra locks, thorny hedges, fences, walls etc. are all considered under this principle. It also provides a good example to show that the principles have to be considered together and not individually. A high wall may harden a target, but once breached or overcome it provides criminals with shelter and keeps potential victims from accessing help, thus running counter to the principles of accessibility and visibility.

While a lot of the above may seem common sense, consciously applying the CPTED principles does lead one to look at your physical environment in a different way. If you are feeling uncomfortable or unsafe in a location the probability is very high that the five CPTED principles will be able to explain why and what needs to be done to make it safer.

Until next month

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The Chamber’s Choice Jongi Vazana owner of J.A. Vazana Transport Each month the Tatler features a profile of a member of the recently-formed Franschhoek Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In May we met with owner and manager of J. A. Vazana Transport, Jongi Vazana, who specialises in debris removal, construction delivery and the supply of building materials.

Jongi Vazana and his father started J. A. Vazana Transport in 2010 on what was formerly Mooiwater Farm in the Mooiwater area of Franschhoek. There were barely any transport businesses operating close to Franschhoek at the time which forced contractors to deal with companies that were much further away.

J. A. Vazana Transport’s mission was therefore to provide a reliable service that competes with the best transport companies for a fraction of the cost. Jongi says felt great passion for his work once he realised how his business played a crucial role towards the development of infrastructure in his village.

Today J. A. Vazana transport offers professional and swift hauling of construction materials, disposal of building or gardening rubble, and the sale of building sand or crushed stone. They have worked with a variety of clients ranging from large-scale construction companies to individual clients in and around Franschhoek.

Mr Vazana is particularly proud of the swift response

DGB Best SA Producer DGB, which owns local wine brands Boschendal, Bellingham, Franschhoek Cellar, and Old Road Wine Co. – amongst others, was announced as Best South African Producer by the Mundus Vini International Awards. The announcement was made on 16 May, during the annual ProWein wine fair in Düsseldorf, Germany.

DGB achieved no fewer than 11 Gold and 8 Silver medals at this year’s Mundus Vini competition where more than 3000 entries from 43 countries competed.

Executive

chairman

of

DGB,

Tim

Hutchinson, said “It was just great returning to ProWein with the rest of the world’s leading wine nations after the challenges of the past two years and sharing in the excitement of the global wine industry. Being named Best Jongi Vazana

with which his business can attend to new contracts and can typically commence work within one day following a client’s request. No request is too big or too small, as he makes use of both a bakkie and a removal truck depending on the needs of the client.

Jongi Vazana can be reached at 083 717 3884 for a quotation or inquiry.

South African Producer at Mundus Vini was an added bonus.”

Andrew Harris, marketing director of DGB, said the Mundus Vini Award underscores DGB’s success in establishing and building world-class South African wine brands and that DGB is privileged to be the custodian of a diverse range of wine brands expressing the terroir of the Cape Winelands.

Text & Image: Pieter Naude

DGB executive chairman, Tim Hutchinson, accepts the award as Best South African Producer at Mundus Vini

Text: Editorial Desk | Image: DGB

The 7 Signs it’s Time to Move Your Business out of the Garage All of the largest businesses in the world started small. Apple, Google, and Amazon were all famously founded in garages. Now these multibillion-dollar companies occupy multiple office blocks that dwarf football stadiums. This happened because at one time their founders moved them out of the garage and into the office. How do you know it’s time to take the plunge and get your business its own space? Here are the signs.

1. You need more employees than home can handle This may seem like an obvious sign. Staff is the lifeblood of any venture and opting not to move your company for this reason would directly and immediately impact its potential for growth.

This is the simplest scenario to recognise and also the one that needs the quickest attention. It will be better to find the new office space and then hire staff, than to hire them now and find that once you have moved your business is no longer situated in a convenient location for your staff.

2. You need more space While finding a home for staff may not be your issue, finding storage or workspace may be. If your business keeps a lot of inventory on hand or needs large work areas then it’s better to find a dedicated space to grow than it is to try and fit it all in your home. Workplaces where everyone needs to work on top of everyone else also cause employees to become unproductive and unhappy, which in turn leads to disappointed customers, and a decrease in business.

If you don’t find a new space to fit the business, you will soon find the business decreases to fit the space.

3. You want to create a brand identity Your brand is about more than simply the service or product you produce. Think about Google’s

offices and what they say about the company.

Working from your home may fit your own personal brand, but it becomes difficult to establish a corporate culture and image when the office itself does not reflect what you stand for.

Even if you are happy with your employees working from home, having a small space where they can have meetings with clients, share concerns with HR or attend company functions, helps them to feel a part of something that’s bigger than simply your couch at home, and lets them feel like the brand is strong, reliable and somewhere they can easily stake their long term futures.

4. The industry is changing When starting your business you may have had ideas of just who your customers are and what their needs might be. A few years down the line you might be servicing an entirely different customer bracket than expected, selling products you didn’t even think of initially or catering to a market that isn’t even in your city. Depending on the kind of business you run, the changing demands of your customers can dictate exactly where you should be located and what your office needs to look like.

Understanding the needs of your business and your industry will help you to determine where to best situate your company and if that place isn’t near your home, it’s time to consider moving.

5. Home distractions Working on a new business from home comes with a number of benefits. It allows a founder to easily fit their lives in around the needs of a new company.

There will come a time, however, where that personal life and the needs of the family, will become a distraction to the optimal operations of the company.

When the demands of family life, including children, start keeping you from achieving what needs to be done then it is definitely time to move your company into its own space. Being able to establish a good work/life balance will be important if you want to both grow a successful business and have the kind of happy, healthy family life that supports the energy it takes to be an entrepreneur.

6. Money

At the end of the day, money and affordability are going to play the largest part in deciding whether you need your own office space. Carefully considering the pros and cons of moving will ultimately give you the real answer as to whether it’s time to move out of home. The needs of the business and the potential for growth will have to be balanced with the costs of renting and establishing a company space before you can truly determine whether it’s time to move out of the garage.

When you move you must know that the benefits of moving will outweigh the costs of buying office furniture and signing a multi-year lease. You will need to take into consideration, whether you want to own or lease the new space each of which comes with different cost and tax implications, the projected growth of the company over the long

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Carefully analysing your budget and balancing it against your needs and projected earnings will give you a clear idea of whether you should move.

7. Balancing the possible tax benefits Running a business from home can allow you some tax benefits dependent on a number of factors including how much of the house is used for the business and what exactly that space is used for. Moving into your own space may, however, provide additional tax relief that can sometimes ameliorate the costs of moving out.

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Business Leadership TONY FROST

Competencies We Need For a Sustainable Future The more the economy develops, unfolds, and includes growing numbers of the population, sought-after competencies increasingly become crucial currency in the pressure to survive and thrive. Those that are un- or undereducated will attest to the difficulty in lifting themselves out of poverty without the help of some kind person or organisation who is prepared to pay the price.

Competencies are those skills, attributes and behaviours that result in success for those that use them.

Knowledge of the competencies and the ability to talk about them is less important than living them. For each of the competencies there are behavioural indicators that will demonstrate the use of a competency in practice.

There is a different combination of competencies required by leaders and managers. These competencies are not specific to any particular occupation.

All organisations need competencies to survive, let alone thrive. The greater the need for higher order skills in the organisation for survival and growth, the greater the imperative to recruit, grow and retain these specialised people with their unique combinations of competencies.

Competencies look forward.

The future determines the competencies the organisation will need to develop and nurture for a sustainable and thriving future.

Organisations need to incorporate into their culture and DNA the understanding that building competencies is not a one-off event, but a lifelong journey of learning both for the organisation and the individuals in it. Nothing stays the same.

Circumstances change and will continue to do so in a dynamic and discontinuous fashion. If nothing else, the Covid pandemic has shown us the truth of this!

The matter of competencies has become a globally prominent issue. Worldwide there are increasing competency shortfalls. South

Africans have first-hand experience of the results of incompetence.

This issue is so important that even the United Nations deemed it important to spell out the competencies needed for the globalised world we live in, and the competencies needed to have all of us working towards a better world for all.

These competencies go hand in hand with the unique value systems deemed appropriate for every one of the millions of organisations around the world. Many of these values will be the same or similar but many will differ from organisation to organisation.

There are some that should enjoy universal traction if we want to build a world where everyone feels valued and these should include values like integrity, respect for all, the valuing of diversity, and a desire to collaborate and co-operate.

There is also an array of core competencies deemed by the United Nations to be crucial to a universally fair and equitable world and one in which the environment and our planet (the only home we know) also enjoy the respect and appreciation that they deserve.

These competencies include the following: effective communication, teamwork, planning and organisation, accountability, creativity, client orientation, commitment to continuous learning, technological awareness.

At the managerial and leadership level the universally important competencies are: leadership skills and knowledge, creating and communicating a clear vision, empowerment of others, trust building, performance management, judgment, and decision-making.

For these values and competencies to have meaning and value for the people in an organisation it is crucial for the organisation to spell out the unique meaning of these and their behavioural indicators in that organisation. This process will help the people to understand and internalise them and begin to use them.

This is a leadership job and the use of the competencies and the exemplification of the importance of the values will only be seen and appreciated of they are continually modelled by the leadership and management in the organisation.

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Gardening in June NATIE FERREIRA

June, being the darkest month, leads us into the depth of winter. We eagerly await the winter solstice on the twenty first of the month (at 11h13 to be precise).

This moment signals the longest night of the year, with early risers soon seeing the daybreak progressively earlier thereafter. It is a time of celebration, but also of reflection, rest, and recuperation. Fortunately, June also brings us a long school vacation and a chance to get away. Visiting other parts of the country always leaves me inspired with new gardening and farming ideas. The bonus of a crate full of cuttings, bulbs and plantlets will bring back memories of the trip for a long time to come.

We are still waiting for rain in the Western Cape this year – and I say this as reports of another flooding event are coming in from KZN. There surely is something weird happening with our weather patterns, whether this is man-made or cyclical, we must be prepared for the unexpected. Add to this a war in Europe,

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This goes beyond gardening, but I focus on food first. Having access to a garden is a privilege and the fortunate should step into their roles as guardians and custodians of the soil. Gardening, and especially food gardening, is an act of reverence for me. Sharing that food with others is enlightening and humbling.

With us being in a winter rainfall area, now is a good time to establish a new garden. With the rain staying away this year, you still have time to dig over and sow some cover crops on your future veggie beds. I like to use as wide a variety of seed as I can get my hands on to have a large diversity in the green manure I cut and dig in in spring. It is getting too cold to sow most veggies, excepts for root crops, peas and broad beans that can still be sown directly. Start spinach, chard, and kale in seed trays. Visiting a nursery and stocking up on the vegetable seedlings still available will be the quickest way to food security, but not all of us can afford it. Therefore, we must adapt and learn from the rhythms of nature to find the most affordable and effective time, space, and ways to grow our food.

This journey is what makes gardening exciting, with positive outcomes a welcome bonus.

You will have plenty of pruning to do this month – deciduous fruits, hydrangeas and autumn-flowering shrubs will keep you busy. Hygiene is important here – keep equipment clean and sharp to prevent disease. A good compost or manure mulch with a fertilizer high in potassium and phosphorous is a great way to treat a freshly-pruned fruit tree. Feed your citrus trees with a high nitrogen fertilizer. Fynbos and Mediterranean plants planted in June establish well in our climate, making this a great landscaping month. Look at your colour scheme and see if you can bring some warm colours into your garden. The cheer of yellow and orange from aloes, pin cushions and kniphofia brightens up our winter landscape and is always a big part of my winter palette. Mulch all new plantings well to prevent compaction of the soil by rain and excited gardener’s boots.

The kitchen is where things get exciting for the food gardener in winter. Stews, soups, and broths turns your winter harvest into wholesome nutrition, while jars of marmalade, canned guavas and pickles and preserves of all sorts slowly fill the pantry. Find new ways to cook old favourites. I always try to cook as much as I can on an open fire – in winter there is always one going in my home.

Happy gardening.

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Raising awareness around autism in the community Wendy Bowley is the founder of Knowing Autism, a South African Not-For-Profit Organisation (NPO). The NPO focusses on raising awareness around autism in the Franschhoek community and beyond. This includes being conscious of its prevalence (that is, 1 in 44 people), recognising the signs in children as early as possible, understanding how best to educate and support them, and, ultimately, to find acceptance for them. Autism remains a misunderstood condition, even within the educational system which ought to be better equipped to facilitate inclusive learning. Children with autism regularly go undiagnosed and are left to slip between the cracks, often becoming victims of abuse and bullying as a result.

Consequently, these children tend to suffer from low self-esteem and depression. ADHD is also common in those with autism, which poses further challenges to these children as they interface with the world.

On Wednesday evening, 18 May, Wendy presented a training session at the Franschhoek Valley Community Sport Centre.

The session was focussed on educating 60 early childhood development (ECD) and primary school teachers from local/ underdeveloped schools in Groendal. There was wonderful engagement and many questions from the audience, which Wendy answered with great insight and compassion. Her ability to engage in this way is bolstered by having helped Wendy Bowley conducting a training session at the many others to navigate this Franschhoek Valley Community Centre. condition. Thus, it is through sharing her knowledge with the community – empower and accommodate children who have and teachers in particular – that many learners been alienated by the school system on account struggling with autism may find greater support of this condition. during their most formative years.

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with with Grant Jefthas Poet, Author and Playwright When did you first begin to pen your own poetry and what made you choose this particular literary method?

I was in Grade 9 when I composed my first poem named ‘Die Beste’ while attending Groendal Secondary School. The school announced that I was the best academic achiever of my year and I felt the need to express how good I felt in that moment.

By then I journaled on a regular basis as a form of therapy so shifting to poetry felt natural because I noticed something rhythmic and aesthetic was naturally present in my writing.

What are some of the awards or publications you received for your writing?

My first major award was from the 2010 Franschhoek Literary Festival where my poem ‘As jy hardloop’ won second place and was later published in the Grade 11 Afrikaans textbook, Afrikaans Sonder Grense. In 2020 my poem ‘Moordtoneel’ was published in a poetry anthology

by Kreatio named Kreatio in Motu. Another of my poems ‘Vreetsaam’ reached the top 20 in Litnet’s ‘Eet my woorde’ competition in January 2022.

Congratulations on publishing your first poetry compilation ‘AfvlerkMens’. How does the title relate to the book’s content?

Thank you! An ‘afvlerkmens’ is this one-winged angel character I see in my mind’s eye. In a way, it is really a representation of humanity, and I wanted the poems in the book to speak to everyone that can admit something is imperfect or a little broken inside of them. I have to admit this is a rather dark text and when people ask me what the central theme is, I would say that it is pain.

What was the primary source of inspiration for your poetry in AfvlerkMens?

This book represents fifteen years of my life captured in poetry since I didn’t originally plan to become a poet. The poems go back to my student days where I wrote plays and particularly monologues for the stage. As I mentioned, working through the pain of broken relationships or broken dreams has been a profound driving force in this book. I believe a good poet writes in spite of pain, not because of it.

Was compiling AfvlerkMens therefore a very personal experience for you?

While my mentor, Ronelda S. Kamfer, maintained that your poetry should not be your confessions, these poems are certainly intimate to me in some ways. They are inspired by my own experiences, the lives of the Franschhoek community, the lives

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losing her beloved husband, Bob, eighteen months ago. So she knows anguish. Yet this life-affirming poem is filled with all that is best about humanity:

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Without a doubt they are the best anthologies of contemporary poetry in English that I know.

Whenever I hosted Reddits Poetry in Grahamstown, as I did for more than twelve years, I invariably took along all three, my own copies, to share. “If you would really like to read a poem this evening,” I would announce, “but you don’t have one with you, just pick up one of these books – dip into it anywhere and you’ll find something very quickly”.

They always did.

These anthology series first appeared in 2002 with Staying Alive, followed by Being Alive (2004), and Being Human (2011). All of them are rich, fullblooded, sad, angry, deeply moving and joyful.

Magnificent.

Last week I obtained the fourth in this sequence, published in 2020. Staying Human promises to be just as good, so I’ve been taking my own advice and dipping in.

Permit me to share two poems that caught my eye, one which I knew already and one new to me.

The new one is by Pippa Little, born in Tanzania but who has lived her whole adult life in the UK. She has been through the same tough Covid times as the rest of us but has also suffered the pain of

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The Anomaly

By Hervé le Tellier (Original title: L’Anomalie”) Publ. Michael Joseph. 328 pages.

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Spoiler alert! In Herve le Tellier’s Prix Goncourtwinning novel ’The Anomaly” you have not just one double, but two passenger jets full of them. But before we get there, the author uses all his wit and playfulness to introduce us to a cast of characters who are going to meet their doubles in 100 pages or so.

Each character has a chapter named after him or her and each chapter is written in a different novelistic or televisual style reflecting who they are. For instance Victor is a spectacularly terrible novelist, writing one “badseller” after another with titles like “Failures that Missed the Mark.” It is a hilarious send-up of the pretentious French literary scene. Blake, a professional

Against Hate Sole passenger on an early morning tram I’m half asleep when the driver brakes, dashes past me, dives into a copse of trees, gone for so long I almost get out to walk.

Then he’s back, his face alight, I saw the wren! explaining how he feeds her when he can and her restless, secretive waiting.

We talk of things we love until the station.

I tell him of the Budapest to Moscow train brought to a halt in the middle of nowhere, everyone leaning out expecting calamity but not the engine driver, an old man, kneeling to gather armfuls of wild lilies, orchids. He carried them back as you would a newborn, top-heavy, gangly, supporting the frail stems in his big, shovel hands.

These are small things, but I pass them on because today is bloody, inexplicable and this is my act, to write, to feel the light against my back.

Pippa Little The second poem, by Jack Gilbert, an American poet who spent much of his productive life as a

hitman, is immensely thankful for Hollywood scriptwriters that keep people like him in business. He religiously checks the latest TV series for hints.

Nestling amongst the host of characters is Slimboy, a Nigerian pop star who wonders if he can come out as gay, David who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer, and so on. A gallery of human beings who are going to confront their doubles with same/alternative lives who might save or destroy them.

On page 103, the chapter is entitled “The Joke.”

Air France flight AF006 from Paris to New York encounters a horrific and unexpected bout of turbulence over the Atlantic. When the captain of the battered aircraft contacts air control he is met with suspicion and he is redirected to a remote military airbase. The crew and passengers are first interrogated by military intelligence, then by scientists and then, inexplicably, by neurobiologists.

It gradually becomes clear that the reason for this concern is that this flight is exactly the same as the flight that landed at JFK three months previously.

Same flight number, same crew, same passengers.

We have been meeting these passengers in the previous chapters. But now there are two Blakes, two Victors, two Slimboys and so on. Now the question that confronts the characters is how they will come

of the Potchefstroom community where I studied and the lives of my friends. It is an interpretation of my life as being observed and of observing.

Does gaining recognition for your work affect the way you write poems?

I always felt independent as a writer and I wanted to make my work speak for itself without help from awards or influential backers. Nevertheless, the publishing world compelled me to study creative writing and composition far more intensively. I have become more aware of poetic structure in my own writings nowadays.

You often speak of your mentor Ronelda S. Kamfer. What impact did her poetry have on your work?

When we studied writers like Totius and Breyten Breytenbach in high school their poems felt a little too clean and almost censored. Once I read Ronelda’s Noudat Slapende Honde her poetry changed my life since the book was written so personally and with such candour. Her honest style had a very palpable influence on my earlier work and she is always willing to give me advice or guidance in my compositions.

In what ways does Afrikaans poetry have an impact in the modern world?

Poetry is about emotion and delving deep into the most vulnerable parts of your being. It is certainly a niche genre which must offer up shelf space in book shops to Deon Meyer thrillers and such. Still, some modern Afrikaans readers crave ways to give expression to those deep, delicate recesses of themselves. Poetry remains one of the

semi-recluse on the Greek island of Santorini, is one I have admired for a long time. It concerns itself with passion, love and loss. Gilbert said of his partner, the poet Linda Gregg, with whom he lived for years before they separated in 1971: “She was the most valuable person in my life. She’s the most important person in the world to me.” I suspect that this poem refers to their relationship as it reached a natural conclusion. No doubt it was an unhappy time for each of them – but failure?

Perhaps not, the poet seems to say. I find the final two lines stirringly hopeful.

Failing and Flying Everyone forgets that Icarus also flew.

It’s the same when love comes to an end, or the marriage fails and people say they knew it was a mistake, that everybody said it would never work. That she was old enough to know better. But anything worth doing is worth doing badly.

Like being there by that summer ocean on the other side of the island while love was fading out of her, the stars burning so extravagantly those nights that anyone could tell you they would never last.

Every morning she was asleep in my bed like a visitation, the gentleness in her like antelope standing in the dawn mist.

Each afternoon I watched her coming back through the hot stony field after swimming, the sea light behind her and the huge sky

to terms with their doubles? Will one have to be “disappeared”? Or will the couple go off happily with their copy as if they are long lost twins?

The final question is “Why?” What does this strange duplication of human beings mean? A likely explanation is that some superior extraterrestrial intelligence controls us human beings, that we are just simulations and sometimes a glitch occurs in Time and Space resulting in duplication. If that is

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Is it true that you have already completed your next poetry collection?

Considering how dark AfvlerkMens turned out, I focused on compiling something more lighthearted and jovial. The next book Van Potchefstroom na Stellenbosch is primarily focused on my life as a student in Potchefstroom to living in Stellenbosch where I work today. I am also beginning to dabble in short stories as I recently discovered this to be a fascinating medium for narrative.

on the other side of that. Listened to her while we ate lunch. How can they say the marriage failed? Like the people who came back from Provence (when it was Provence) and said it was pretty but the food was greasy.

I believe Icarus was not failing as he fell, but just coming to the end of his triumph.

Jack Gilbert [Both ‘Against Hate’ by Pippa Little and ‘Failing and Flying’ by Jack Gilbert feature in Staying Human: new poems for Staying Alive (ed. Neil Astley); Bloodaxe Books, 2020]

so, how will human beings respond? Or can human beings respond?

The last chapter is lighthearted and smart. The author suggests that the universe has become a world of images, that Netflix and Amazon have created a universe where fiction and reality have become indistinguishable. This is a highly enjoyable novel, crammed with ideas that turn the simple plot idea of a Double into a clever narrative joke.

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021 876 3085

Library

021 808 8406

Post Office

021 876 2342

Welfare (ACVV)

021 876 2670

SPCA

083 745 5344

SCHOOLS Bridge House School

021 874 8100

Franschhoek High School

021 876 2079

Groendal Primary School

021 876 2448

Groendal Secondary School

021 876 2211

Wes-Eind Primary School

021 876 2360

Dalubuhle Primary School

021 876 3957

STORAGE

Party decor from small celebrations to big celebrations for the young and the not so young!

Call or whatsapp Deidre on 076 911 6137

Jnr. Sekretaresse benodig om per uur te werk of flexityd. Ons is 'n klein Solar Mpy op La Motte. Jy moet Excel ondervinding hê.

Skakel 082 468 1802 of stuur C.V. na info@wynlandesolar.co.za

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Emergencies/Weekends

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Pepler Alarms

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they do not have time to do their dishes, beds,

Fhk Animal Clinic (plus surgery)

DENTISTS

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Range Moving & Logistics 060 8060 939/076 334 0444

N1, N2 & R300 Emergency number:

orders placed on Tuesday for Wednesday

you with a cleaner for your self-catering guests if

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TRANSPORT GOODS

083 250 0943/021 876 2084

Lists of available produce received on Monday,

the problem! Call RiaPools: 072 347 5355

Huguenot Memorial Museum

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cash. Please phone Dawie de Villiers – 092 468 1802

water all the time? Let us quote and take care of

021 876 4042

Snipelisky & Killian

fruit in season, chicken, eggs, cheese, honey, etc.

windows that you can’t reach and fire places

021 876 3603

Winelands Experience

Susan Charlesworth

(working) TV for our Malawian Gardener. Will pay

we can clean them for you. We can also provide

021 876 2676

ATTORNEYS

weekly to Franschhoek, including vegetables and

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Eskom

Tax Shop

TV WANTED: We are looking for a 2nd hand

walls into new shiny ones. Even those very high

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Franschhoek High Celebrates Stellar Matrics The 2021 Grade Twelve class of Franschhoek High School became the first group of matriculating learners to achieve a hundred percent pass rate in close to a decade. This class was also the largest group at forty-one learners to matriculate from the school and achieved a total of thirty-four distinctions with thirty-one students achieving a Bachelor pass.

The top three candidates in the class were: Ethan Mlambo in third place, Sandile Plaatjie in second place, and Raelique Williams as the top academic performer. “I wanted to show my fellow classmates and the following grades that it’s possible to obtain good marks despite your circumstances,” says Raelique, who is studying to be a pharmacist at the University of Western Cape.

Afrikaans teacher Charnelle Morgan remarks that these matriculants were an incredibly dedicated and business-minded group. “The

class had cultivated an incredible discipline of self-study while working from home during the pandemic in 2020. We also followed a rotating two-week roster which allowed more time to be spent with classroom materials,” adds Morgan.

With the success of the matrics Franschhoek High School also mourns the passing of former English teacher Christine Siebrits. Remembered particularly for her use of unique songs to learn the English language, Christine was disciplined, intelligent and possessed an unrivalled passion for educating young people. Described as a

FLTR: Sandile Plaatjie, Raelique Williams, Ethan Mlambo and school principal Marjorie Myburgh

beloved teacher and a legend, she will be missed by those fortunate to call her a colleague and innumerable fond students.

Text: Pieter Naudé | Image: Supplied

Editor’s Note: A Guinness-worthy series of technical and communication break-downs delayed the publication of this report for several months. We are however delighted to finally share this news with our readers!

Buy Through an Agent and Avoid These Purchase Potholes A lot has been said about the risks involved in being a private home seller, but not as much about the risks to the buyer in purchasing directly from an owner – although these are also considerable, says Berry Everitt, CEO of the Chas Everitt International property group.

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“For a start, there is a much greater risk of nonThe third potential problem with private sales is that disclosure of defects. Private property sales you may not get everything you thought you were unfortunately fall outside the ambit of the Consumer paying for. “Sale agreements concluded between Protection Act and private sellers can thus include a private sellers and buyers often do not stipulate exactly voetstoots clause in their sale agreements. which ‘fittings and fixtures’ are included in the sale “This basically means that once they sign an offer to and which not. This can easily lead to inexperienced purchase, the buyers in such transactions are basically buyers arriving at their new home to find that the accepting the property ‘as is’, and will have very little seller has removed blinds, carpets, ceiling fans, stoves, recourse against the seller for any defects that may the dstv dish, the pool cleaner, the borehole pump, later become apparent, except if they can prove that potplants and many other items that they thought the seller knew about these defects and deliberately were included in the sale. concealed them - and if they are prepared to spend “On the other hand,” says Everitt, “any sales agreement time and money on a court action to claim damages.” used by a reputable estate agent should have a The difference when buying though a reputable section which spells out any items that are specifically estate agent, he says, is that the agent will ensure not intended to be included in the sale (such as an that the seller fills in and signs a comprehensive heirloom chandelier, or a handcrafted mirror), with “defect disclosure” form that becomes part of the the implication being that everything else is included. sale contract, so there is much less chance of buyers “If the buyer is concerned about specific items coming across any nasty surprises at a later stage. being included, such as custom-made curtains or “Estate agents are also bound by a Code of Conduct to blinds, these can also be specifically written into the protect the interests of both buyers and sellers, so although agreement before it is signed by both parties.” there is still doubt as to whether agent-facilitated sales Fourth, private sales hold a greater risk of transaction fall under the CPA, most agencies no longer include a delays. Transfer is likely to take much longer when you voetstoots clause in their sale agreements.” buy from a private seller who cannot monitor and Secondly, says Everitt, there is a much greater risk of motivate the transaction as it goes through the hands losing your deposit. “Unwary buyers signing a private of a bond originator, bank, attorneys and finally the sale agreement may be in danger of losing their Deeds Office in order to be completed. And that can deposit in one of two ways, the first being that they mean considerable extra costs for the buyer, such as are persuaded to pay it into the seller’s private bank extra rent, he notes. account and the seller then absconds with their money.

“But when you buy through a Chas Everitt agent, for “Alternatively, if the sale agreement is not drawn example, you are plugging into a whole transaction ecoup properly and does not give them sufficient time system that is secure and has been specifically designed to obtain a home loan, for example, or to sell an to progress the transaction and achieve transfer of the existing home in order to be able to afford the new property to the buyer as quickly as possible. one, they may find they have forfeited their deposit in “So given all the above, home buyers are undoubtedly a cancelled sale.” better off when they purchase through a recognised If you buy through a reputable agent, though, any estate agency – and especially so if they are first-time deposit you pay will be safely held in the audited trust buyers who don’t have a lot of property knowledge account of an agency or an attorney, and you will or experience and need someone to protect their even earn interest on this money until the property is interests as well as those of the seller.” transferred.WWW.VALDEVIEEVERGREEN.CO.ZA In addition, the sale agreement you sign +27 (0)21 863 6105 will be correct and legally compliant, he says.

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In the world of property,

South Africa just made an entrance.

Pam Golding Properties was recently recognised as the world’s best property marketer at the International Property Awards.

Judged by an independent panel of over 100 industry experts, and open to property professionals from across the globe, this prestigious award celebrates the highest possible achievement in the property and real estate industry.

BEST REAL ESTATE AGENCY AFRICA

BEST REAL ESTATE AGENCY MARKETING AFRICA

BEST REAL ESTATE AGENCY OVER 20 OFFICES AFRICA

BEST REAL ESTATE AGENCY SOUTH AFRICA

BEST REAL ESTATE AGENCY MARKETING SOUTH AFRICA

BEST REAL ESTATE AGENCY OVER 20 OFFICES SOUTH AFRICA

Franschhoek Office +27 (0)21 876 2100 | winelandsint@pamgolding.co.za Pam Golding Properties (Pty) Ltd - Franschhoek Winelands Registered with the PPRA. Holder of a Business Property Practitioner FFC. Operating a Trust Account.

W: +27 21 876 2100 | E: winelandsint@pamgolding.co.za

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FRANSCHE HOEK ESTATE

HERITAGE PROPERTY ON 2,000M2

DOMAINE DES ANGES

This grand five bedroom home with separate two bedroom cottage has a stunning location nestled amongst vineyards with some of the best views in Franschhoek. Also includes two living rooms, dining room, kitchen/diner, 4 car garage, large stoep, sparkling pool, landscaped gardens and large wine cellar.

Historic gem sensitively updated to present charming original features with a fresh, contemporary twist. This unique four bedroom home is a rare find. Period features includes high ceilings and sash windows.

Wonderful flow to the outdoor lounge/dining terrace space for entertaining with gorgeous mountain views and charming garden outlook. Sold with furnishings.

Stunning 5 bedroom family home provides country living in the heart of Franschhoek. Combining Provencal features with sweeping views of the Franschhoek valley and mountains this much loved home has a real sense of place. Facilities on this exclusive estate include private clubhouse, gym, pool and tennis court.

Tom Clode 079 955 3114 Terry-Lee George 082 650 9194

Tom Clode 079 955 3114 Terry-Lee George 082 650 9194

Tom Clode 079 955 3114 Terry-Lee George 082 650 9194

R27 500 000

R 16 970 000

R 13 500 000

5 BEDROOM HOME ON 1 HECTARE

LIFESTYLE WINE ESTATE

PROVENCAL INSPIRED 3 BEDROOM VILLAGE HOME

The best of both worlds! Spacious family living in a countryside setting with breath-taking views a short distance from Franschhoek Village. Huge open plan double volume light filled kitchen/ breakfast/living room. Five spacious bedrooms. Formal living and dining rooms. Large swimming pool, vineyards, two bedroom cottage Price excludes VAT.

Part of one of the original farms settled by the Huguenots in the late 1600’s. Income producing 16 ha Lifestyle Wine Estate a 10 minute walk from Franschhoek centre. Historic four bedroom Main House. Income from 6 self-catering cottages, 100 tonne wine cellar, vineyards and olive trees. Price excludes VAT.

Magnificent three bedroom en-suite home with great kerb appeal in tranquil village location with excellent views. Spacious high ceilinged rooms combine with tasteful finishes and great flow to create a home to be proud of. Large pool and manicured gardens with mature trees and shrubs. Viewing of this beautiful home is highly recommended.

Tom Clode 079 955 3114 Terry-Lee George 082 650 9194

Tom Clode 079 955 3114 Terry-Lee George 082 650 9194

Tom Clode 079 955 3114 Terry-Lee George 082 650 9194

R29 950 000 ex VAT

POA

R13 500 000

FAMILY HOME IN GREAT LOCATION

IMMACULATE 3-BEDROOM HOME

FRANSCHHOEK HUGE POTENTIAL

A rare find. Combining a central but tranquil location with breathtaking views, this 3 bedroom family home is built in an attractive Cape Victorian style and has the added benefit of a separate one bedroom loft style apartment. Mature flower filled garden, large pool, garden room and double garage.

Just a short walk to the High Street is this immaculately presented three bedroom home. Large double volume living area, spacious dining room, chef’s kitchen, three bedrooms, three bathrooms. Stunning west facing views from covered verandah and sparkling swimming pool.

Price excludes VAT.

Very large 8 bedroom, 8 bathroom property on 2,500 sq m plot.

Located on a tranquil tree-lined residential street this property offers many options. Previously operated as a guest house and more recently as staff accommodation the property would also suit redevelopment in accordance with its Multi-Unit Residential Zoning. Price excludes VAT..

Tom Clode 079 955 3114 Terry-Lee George 082 650 9194

Tom Clode 079 955 3114 Terry-Lee George 082 650 9194

Tom Clode 079 955 3114 Terry-Lee George 082 650 9194

R8 500 000

300 offices globally 40 offices nationally

R9 995 000 ex VAT

R11 750 000 ex VAT

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