Franschhoek Tatler - May 2019

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New Permanent Exhibition Opened at Huguenot Museum Saturday, 13 April 2019 saw the opening of a brand new exhibition in the main Saasveld building of the Huguenot Memorial Museum. It is the first time since the opening of the museum in 1967 that the exhibition in the Saasveld building has been updated. The new exhibition was officially opened by Western Cape Cultural Affairs and Sport MEC, Anroux Marias.

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The date of the opening was chosen for more than just convenience’s sake. It was to the day 331 years after the arrival of the first large group of French Huguenots at the Cape aboard the ship Voorschoten. 13 April is also the date on which, in 1598, the Edict of Nantes was signed by French King Henry IV. Under this edict French Protestants enjoyed a significant measure of civil and religious rights in France. It was the revocation of this edict

by Louis XIV in 1685 that was the proximate cause of the flight of the Huguenots from France and that resulted in some of them settling at the Cape.

The new exhibition is in keeping with the latest international trends in museum design and portrays the flight of the Huguenots in the context of international migration. Each of the six rooms in the main building depicts a specific theme such as Timeline, Flight, Sacred Scripts, Home, Family and Legacy.

Prof Pieter Coertzen opened the proceedings with scripture and a prayer. Gawie Groenewald, deputy chairman of the Huguenot Society of SA, then welcomed the assembled guests; impressing the

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Western Cape Cultural Affairs and Sport MEC Anroux Marais and Dr Andrew Kok officially opened the Huguenot Memorial Museum’s new exhibition.

French Consul with his command of French along the way! The Huguenot Society’s chairman, Dr Andrew Kok, provided an overview of the project, after which MEC Marais delivered a short address. The speaker of the Stellenbosch Municipal Council, Ms Wilhelmina Petersen, concluded proceedings with a vote of thanks before Dr Kok and MEC Marais removed the red, white and blue bow from the door of the main building to symbolically open the exhibition.

In addition to MEC Marais and the French Consul General Laurent Amar, the event was also attended

by Western Cape Economic Development and Tourism MEC, Beverley Schäfer, members of the Huguenot Society, several Huguenot descendants – including former Springbok coach Pieter de Villiers – and other invited guests.

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Dis bitterlik droog in die Noord-Kaap, 5 jaar CMY lank al. Boere kry baie swaar en sonder hulp kan K hulle nie oorleef nie. Hulp is gestuur, want ander boere verstaan wat dit is wanneer die weer jou laat swaarkry en dreig om jou onder te kry.

Die Overberg tak van die SA Jag- en Wildbewaringsvereninging het al etlike kere droogtehulp verleen aan die boere in Fraserburg.

In April het die Franschhoek Landbouvereninging hulle gewig by hulle vriende van die Overberg ingegooi en saamgewerk.

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Piekniek en asemskep langs die N1.

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Boere, sake ondernemings, vennote en vriende het vragmotors, brandstof, water, voer en ander benodigdhede geskenk of beskikbaar gestel.

Bestuurders is aan voertuie toegesê en net na 04h30 die oggend van Vrydag, 5 April, het die plaaslike konvooi van die Hugenote Monument af vertrek. By Villiersdorp en Worcester het die ander boere aangesluit en nou was dit ‘n indrukwekkende konvooi van meer as 20 vragmotors en bakkies wat noordwaarts ry. Buite Touwsrivier by ‘n piekniekplek langs die N1 het die swaar gelaaide voertuie gestop sodat die bestuurders kon vragte nagaan en asemskep. Teen 2 uur die middag was hulle by hulle bestemming.

Die ontvangs was hartlik en dadelik is die aflaai so gereël dat alles by die regte plekke uitkom.

Daar was 70 ton pitvoer, 168 groot bale kaf, 412 ronde bale, 80 klein bale, 2 ton 5 liter waterbottles, skryfbehoeftes vir kinders en bederfpakkies vir die vroue.

Daardie aand het die Fraserburgers ‘n braai vir die mense van die Weskaap gereël. Volgens Mnr Jaco

Saayman van die Fraserburg Lanbou Koöperasie is almal baie dankbaar. Daar is boere wat dit nie sonder hierdie hulp sou gemaak het nie; hulle sou alles verloor het.

Jaco Visser, voorsitter van die Franschhoek Landbouvereniging, sê alhoewel hulle plaaslik nie ‘n baie goeie jaar gehad het nie, was dit ‘n taak wat hulle sonder aarseling aangepak het. “Ons oeste was ligter, maar ons is geseënd en daarom reik ons uit na ander wat dit dringend nodig het. Ons landbouers het regtig hart,” en ja, natuurlik gaan hulle weer help. ‘n Dame op Facebook het groot waardering uitgespreek vir die bederf pakkies wat aan die dames gegee is. Sy sê dit kan moeilik raak om in die swaarkrytye hulle mans te ondersteun en hulle kinders aan die gang te hou en so ‘n gebaar help. Die terugvoer wat ‘n mens plaaslik kry is hoe onverwags emosioneel die aankoms in Fraserburg was en hoe bevredigend dit is om te gee, “dis die beste gevoel wat ‘n mens kan hê.”

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Help2read Celebrates Reading

MTB Trails Map Celebrated With Night Ride A group of local mountainbikers met up with fellow mountainbikers from Paarl and Stellenbosch at Hey Joe Brewery on 3 April for a night ride. The aim of the gathering was not only to make the most of the balmy, early autumn weather and almost-full moon, but also to celebrate the completion of a new MTB and hiking trails map of the Berg River catchment area.

With the ride completed everybody settled in for a burger and beer special at Hey Joe’s restaurant, which specially opened for the event. Eldorette Carinus, convenor of the Franschhoek Wine Valley’s Outdoor and Adventure group, used the opportunity to thank Craig and Marina Beech for the work they put into the new trails map by presenting them with accommodation vouchers from Courchevel Cottages and Centre Ville Guest House, as well as wines from Eikehof and GlenWood estates.

Eldorette says: “The routes are currently being marked. Once this is completed – we’re aiming for the end of May – we’ll officially launch the trails and map.”

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Eldorette Carinus (left) thanked Craig and Marina Beech for their work on the new Berg River catchment area trails map.

Mayoral Tourism Awards Launched

Charles Siboto, co-author of The Blacksmith and the Dragonfly, reads to learners at Wemmershoek Primary.

On 1 February, help2read celebrated World Read Aloud Day at Wemmershoek Primary Help2read’s literacy tutors made story time memorable by reading to grades 1-7 in their classrooms. The new literacy tutor recruits were excited and nervous to read aloud as they had just started their own year-long journey with help2read.

Melody Volmink, help2read Senior Relationship Coordinator, shared the following with the LTs: “It’s fine to be nervous; that’s the beauty of reading aloud in a vulnerable space. It shows the learners that it’s okay when we make mistakes as long as we are brave enough to stand up and do what we love and are having fun!”

Help2read had a guest at Wemmershoek Primary who read his book to the Grade R and 1 learners.

Charles Siboto is the co-author of a children’s book titled ‘The Blacksmith and the Dragonfly’. He engaged the young learners by showing them the beautifully illustrated pictures and asked questions after the story was read. The learners listened intently to the story and, most importantly of all, had fun!

On 18 March, the first day of Library Week, the

Literacy Tutor team from Wemmershoek Primary joined the Groendal Library team for the school holiday programme. Fifteen grade 3-5 learners took part in the reading competition, with three of them winning prizes.

Help2read says that “Building partnerships and connecting with the community in this way gives our tutors the opportunity to build relationships with the community they live in and earn the respect of the learners and peers as well as practicing the importance of giving back and learning from each other.”

Help2read is a literacy organization that aligns itself directly to the community and schools in areas that need assistance to improve and develop their literacy skills. They recruit and place unemployed young people (18-25 years) in area schools, train them and provide resources for them to implement the programme as independent individuals.

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CWDM councillors, officials and representatives of local tourism associations celebrated the launch of this year’s Mayoral Tourism Awards at an event in Worcester. In the front row are: Cllr Kobus du Plessis (Portfolio: Local Econ. Dev.), Ald. (Dr) Helena von Schlicht (CWDM Mayor), Cllr Achmat Florence (Portfolio: Tourism and Sport) and Henry Prins (CWDM: Municipal Manager).

The launch of the 2019 Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM) Mayoral Tourism Awards took place in Worcester on 27 March. These awards are aimed at recognising excellence in tourism entities, including their associated products, the service they render and the people who work to make it all possible. All nominations eligible for these awards must be located within the Cape Winelands District Municipal boundaries.

At the launch the Executive Mayor of the CWDM, Ald (Dr) Elna von Schlicht said, “This year the theme for Tourism Month is, ‘Tourism, creating jobs’, for us this is a wonderful theme as it fits in perfectly with our local economic development projects that support tourism.”

To enter the competition businesses can either be nominated or enter themselves, there are two awards for each category. The categories are: Service Excellence, Entrepreneurship/SMMEs, Sustainable Development, Wine Tourism Destination, Special Projects and finally a very special award that is awarded by the Mayor, the Mayoral Discretionary Award. The criteria for these awards are tough;

entrants are required to submit evidence of their passion, success and dedication to the growth of this vital industry.

The competition closes on 21 June 2019. Entrants can submit their entries in hardcopy via the CWDM office closest to them or by emailing them to MTA@capewinelands.gov.za .

Entrants can call 086 126 3253 and ask to speak with Abel Sondlo or Cecil Fielies for more information. The full entry form with all the rules and categories is available online at: https://bit. ly/2XdJOx0 Text & Image: Editorial desk

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Autumn Vines Raises Over R300 000 for the Hospitality Academy On Sunday, 7 April 2019, “A Spanish Evening Among the Autumn Vines” fundraiser was held in aid of the Franschhoek Hospitality Academy. Vicky and Tony Harrison hosted the event in their beautiful home on La Ferme Chantelle Estate together with event organising guru Linda Hightower, talented chef Shirley and her husband Joe Kilian, Heather and Martin Cross, the academy team and a few students. The result was that a memorable and successful event was enjoyed by all.

The Franschhoek Wine Tram hop-on hop-off tour is one of the best ways to discover the true essence of the Franschhoek Valley.

Passengers aboard the hop-on hop-off tour will experience a unique and leisurely way to see the Franschhoek Valley as they journey through rolling vineyards in a double-decker tram and open-air tram-bus stopping in at some of South Africa’s oldest and most distinguished wine estates.

Now offering direct and exclusive transfers at affordable rates from Cape Town and surrounds including all hotels and guest houses.

Hospitality Academy students assisted in preparing the food for the fundraiser. In the photo are three of them alongside Shirley Kilian (left) and Linda Hightower (right) the day before the event.

Asaduma, who was unmarried, is survived by his mother, a brother and a sister. His funeral took place in the Eastern Cape on Easter Sunday.

Tommie Eigelaar, owner of BP Franschhoek, says that Asaduma, who worked as a cashier at the filling station, was a model employee and will particularly be remembered for his neatness and attention to detail. “We extend our sincere condolences to his family andHCfriends. be missed everyone Tatler He Ad will Tasting Room FH by Beer Co F.pdf at BP Franschhoek,” he concludes.

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Ponte in Mozambique, Clifton Luxury Apartment, La Residence, The Royal Portfolio, La Petite Ferme, Reuben’s, Le Lude Estate, Santé Wellness Retreat and Spa, Matthew Gordon, Michael Chandler, Chandler House, Ebony Curated, Marc Kent and Boekenhoutskloof Winery, Robert and Michelle Bowman of Chantelle Cap Classique, La Motte, Haut Espoir, Black Elephant Vintners, Vergelegen Wines and Hennie from Fish in Franschhoek.

If you would like to find out how you can support the Franschhoek Hospitality Academy, visit www.fhalc.co.za or follow them on Facebook or Instagram: @FranschhoekHospitality

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The evening started with Chantelle bubbly and an array of scrumptious canapés prepared by Chef Chris Smit assisted by some of the academy students. Siphokazi Mangwane, a current student, inspired the guests by sharing how the academy has impacted on and changed her life. Shirley, Vicky and Heather then presented the delicious main course and dessert for the guests to enjoy. Entertainment was provided by talented pianist Christopher Duigan (who flew in from Johannesburg for the evening) and guitarist James Grace. They performed a beautiful array of largely Spanish inspired pieces.

A Franschhoek fundraiser wouldn’t be complete without an auction and the inimitable auctioneer Doug Gurr, who did an outstanding job raising a remarkable R312,250. One item in particular stole the spotlight, raising the highest amount ever for a charitable auction item in Franschhoek; R130 000 for the opportunity to taste, blend and label your own barrel of 2017 vintage Boekenhoutskloof Cabernet or Syrah wines.

“All funds raised will go to the hospitality academy in support of a new training kitchen and the valuable work that the academy is doing for our community” stated event organizer Linda Hightower.

In closing, Michaela Julian, co-founder of the academy said: “We will never forget this evening and the support and love shown by this generous community in which we live. A special thank you from the bottom of our hearts to Linda, Shirley, Joe, Doug, Heather, Martin, Vicky and Tony for the impeccable organisation of this event.”

The Franschhoek Hospitality Academy would like to thank the event sponsors as well as the prize and wine sponsors: Dalewood Fromage, Villa

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FRANSCHHOEK VALLEY IN ASSOCIATION WITH “LES VIGNERONS DE FRANSCHHOEK”

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Although at first relatively shy, the nose displays a melange of fruit salad with aromas of greengage, fresh lime, yellow apple, green melon - even whiffs of angelica and lemon verbena – creating complexity. The tropical character follows through onto the palate, with flavours of passion fruit, guava, pineapple and papaya.The mid-palate is slightly flinty, yet balanced, with a medium body and vibrant, integrated acidity. Hints of preserved quince, green fig and tarragon lingers on the palate with a nostalgic streak of chalky minerality.Cellar door price - R45

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Shredded soy-glazed duck salad with chilli dressing & honey Ingredients 1 medium sized duck; 1L master stock; salt; 4 Tbsp kechap manis (Indonesian soy sauce) 100g mix of fresh basil, mint, coriander and mizuna leaves; 2 red radish, thinly sliced; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 50g mixed sprouts ;2 tomatoes, quartered; 1 cup sliced cucumber; 4 Tbsp honey’; Chilli dressing Master Stock - 1 cup water; 2 cups chicken stock; 3 cinnamon sticks; ½ cup brown sugar; 50g fresh ginger, chopped; zest of ½ orange; ½ cup Kikkoman soy sauce; 2 whole star anise Chilli Dressing - 1 garlic clove, peeled and finely

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This Merlot has a beautiful rich garnet colour. The nose is a complex mix of fresh cherries, nutmeg and cedar oak. A juicy, fresh palate with soft integrated tannins.

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Bistro Bon Bon’s Grilled fillet of beef, parmesan gnocchi, pickled porcini puree, sautéed bacon, cauliflower & mushrooms with a port & black pepper cream sauce

chopped; 2 red chillies, finely chopped; ½ cup red wine vinegar; Combine ingredients.

Method Duck - Preheat oven to 180°C. Simmer duck in stock for 30 min. Remove from stock, place on oven tray and season. Roast at 180°C for 30 min. When cool enough to handle, shred lightly. Drizzle with a little kechup manis and reheat in oven.

Stock - Combine all ingredients in large pot and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 4 – 5 min. Leave to cool, strain and refrigerate.

Salad - Toss together leaves, mixed sprouts, tomato, cucumber, radish and onion slices.

Divide between 4 serving plates and top with warm shredded duck. Spoon chilli dressing over and around the duck, followed by a drizzle of honey. Serves 6-8

Grill fillet of beef, roast to desired temperature, Saute’ blanched gnocchi and add chopped cauliflower and bacon. Cook till warm. Add sautéed mushrooms. For the sauce: Reduce 100ml of port to a syrup, reduce 100ml of beef stock to a glaze. Add cracked black pepper and 200ml of cream. Reduce the sauce by half.

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Local Clay Target Shooter Takes Two Continental Titles!

Tristan Stubbs shows off the trophies he won at the FITASC Asian Championship

Tristan Stubbs continued his clay target shooting winning streak from November 2018 – when he represented the Western Cape Clay Target Shooting Team to win the 35th annual Chairman’s Cup in emphatic style – by adding two continental championship trophies to his cabinet.

In January 2019 Tristan and his father, Gregory, travelled to Thailand where they were the first South Africans to participate in the Asian Championships. The competition was held over four days from 10 to 13 January.

Despite the extraordinary heat Tristan kept his cool to edge out Denmark’s Emil Kosgaard to take the Asian Junior Division title. In the Compak division Kosgaard got the better of Tristan to take the title. Tristan’s friend from Singapore, Ian Thomas, was placed third.

Tristan’s home ground, Valley Gun Club near Durbanville, hosted the 600 bird African Championships from 16 to 24 March 2019; this encompassed the African Grand Prix, FITASC Sporting and then on the last two days the FITASC Compak competition. Tristan won the Grand Prix Junior title comfortably; but more impressive was that he was third in the Open Class after a closely fought shoot off against the seasoned Finn, Tuomas Matilla.

The true excitement came when he won the Sporting

Junior competition, giving him his second continental title this year. Zak Cadiz, a Grade 12 Bishops lad from Cape Town, won the Compak division and Tristan again found himself in second place.

A little later this month Tristan will travel to Hungary to compete in the European Championships, where, undoubtedly, the competition will be tough, especially from the well sponsored UK, French, Italian and USA teams. Then in mid-July the 41st World Sporting Clay Championships will be held at the famous EJ Churchill grounds in Surrey. It is Tristan’s dream to take this title.

Anyone interested in busting some clays can contact Anton, the Manager at Valley Gun Club (VGC), on 071 451 0486 or, if you wish to have some coaching, contact Tristan on 082 327 0367. VGC is privileged to have Peer Iuel, another long standing Franschhoek resident, as Chairman.

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Cellar Chat Mark Tanner

Have you seen the new ‘Platter’ for 2019? Once more we can see who has achieved five star status, or at least who now has wines in red type. We can also use this very informative guide for winelands accommodation and restaurants as well as wine varieties and our wine industry overview.

Compared to some of my similar guides for other countries, Platter offers about the best one can get. Of course, we do not necessarily agree with the ratings. After all, with wine, everybody is right. Having said that, our five star wines are truly deserving of recognition, while at the other end of the scale, the one and a half and two star wines might provoke a little sympathy.

While one may wax lyrical about a serious, multi-

awarded vintage, one never comes across a wine with a death wish. Should such a wine appear on the shelves one might consider that whoever passed it for consumption must have the palate of a vulture.

Oz Clark of the UK has his Pocket Wine Book in similar format. He squeezes several thousand wines and producers plus wine and food suggestions into 360 pages. Platter by contrast has no food and wine pairings, but does give guidance for making your own wine and brandy, in 711 pages.

Stephen Spurrier’s ‘French Country Wines’ advocates the following: ‘Vin de Café’ (Red wine, light in colour and alcohol), ‘Vin de Carafe’ (Pleasant wine for everyday drinking), ‘Vin de Comptoir’ (Generally pleasant wine for everyday drinking served in French Cafés). Are we now back at Vin de Cafe again? A tad confusing perhaps, but decidedly French. Stephen also introduces us to such varieties as ‘Jaquere’, ‘Trousseau’ and ‘Cournoise’. Only really interesting if you live in a village on Corsica or somewhere overlooking Lake Geneva...

Returning to the pitfalls of wine and food pairings, I always took it for granted that the only drink that went well with a Kipper was a nice cup of tea.

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Jeffrey Benson and Stuart Walton, in their book, push this matching a stage further by suggesting a delicate white. “Try a southern French blend such as Coteaux de Languedoc or white Corbieres or that Italian standby, Soave.”

I am sure this is excellent council; however, it makes me aware of an element of inadequacy on my part. I just cannot readily think of three wines to accompany my Grabouw Boerewors (with coriander, nutmeg and cloves – of course). But we live in a somewhat different world, do we not?

Alexis Lichine’s tome “Wines and Vineyards of France” gives the reader some of the most detailed information available. Under the chapter on restaurants in Bordeaux he advises that the Restaurant Le Saint James (Tel: 56 52 59 79) is “Closed Saturdays and Sundays June - September, Sundays and Mondays October 11th - May 31st and closed for vacation April 15 - 30th and August 15 - 31st. Being a Michelin starred establishment I suppose they can afford to open when they like.

After considerably more information Mr Lichine concludes with, “We regret the departure of the charming hostess”. How very French.

Service at the 3-star elegant Lasserre Restaurant in Paris.

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Quality Delights In 2019 Cabernet Franc Challenge

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All the winners and judges (excluding Greg Mutambe) of this year’s Cabernet Franc Challenge with their certificates. They are (back row, FLTR): Theo Basson of Ormonde Private Cellar, Dani Brown from Landskroon, Lizette Tolken, Mike Bampfield-Duggan, Fiona McDonald, Lisha Nelson of Nelson’s Creek, Enzo Menegaldo from Hillcrest and Bruwer Raats from Raats Family Vineyards. In the front row are (FLTR): Aldert Nieuwoudt from Bushmandpad Estate, Jacoline Haasbroek from My Wyn, Brian Cluver from Morgenster Wine & Olive Estate, Adam Mason from Mulderbosch, Christine Rudman and Thierry Harberer.

The 4th Cabernet Franc Challenge once again highlighted quality wines produced by some of South Africa’s most passionate winemakers. The awards ceremony took place on 16 April at Holden Manz Estate – a regular star performer in this competition. Also among the winners was local boutique winery, My Wyn – another of the competition’s star performers.

The judging panel was once again headed by Cape Wine Master and international wine judge, Christine Rudman who commented; “The panel was in complete agreement that the line-up of wines showed an improvement on last year, an astonishing quality jump on what was already a high standard, resulting in a record number of Golds being awarded. Of particular note was the lithe elegance, the harmony and balance of the wines, with careful use of oak. Despite showing great presence and being impressively complex and multi-layered, they had enough succulence to make them delicious to drink even young. Yet the vintage class showed just how well they could age.”

The Top 6 wines for this year’s competition are in alphabetical order: Hillcrest Saartjie Cabernet Franc 2017, Holden Manz Cabernet Franc 2017, Lisha Nelson Cabernet Franc 2017, Mulderbosch Vineyards with their 2015 and 2016 Cabernet Francs and Raats Dolomite Cabernet Franc 2016.

The Top 3 Blends were Landskroon Cabernet Franc/Merlot 2017, Morgenster Lourens River Valley 2012 and My Wyn Les Grandes Horizontales 2015.

The Vintage Category winner is Ormonde Private Cellar Ondine Cabernet Franc 2014.

From the 2018 Challenge onwards, the panel selected a Value winner, a wine which offers the best value for money and this year it goes to Bushmanspad Estate Cabernet Franc 2015, which retails at R130 per bottle.

The Top 6 Challenge winners can be tasted at this year’s Cabernet Franc Carnival which takes place at Avontuur Estate on Saturday, 18 May. Christine Rudman will present three tutored tasting sessions, which must be pre-booked via ticketing site www.plankton.mobi as only 20 seats are available per session. For more information visit www.cvomarketing.co.za.

If you’re planning on treating family and friends to a Franschhoek Wine Tram experience this winter, please take note of changes to the company’s operating schedule. Franschhoek Wine Tram’s winter operating schedule will be implemented from 13 May to 15 September. During this period the following routes will be available to travel on: Mondays: Red, Yellow, Blue and Green Tuesdays: Purple and Orange Wednesdays: Pink and Grey Thursdays: Purple and Orange Fridays: Pink and Grey Saturdays: All routes (Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink and Grey) • Sundays: Red, Yellow, Blue and Green If you’re planning on travelling on the pink and grey

Theatre Donates To School The Franschhoek Theatre handed a cheque for R10000 to Franschhoek High School on 17 April. In the photo right are (FLTR) Jan Cilliers (FHS Headmaster), Kim Charles (FHS Head Girl), Denver Adonis (Chairman FHS School Governing Body), Helen Naudé (Franschhoek Theatre) and Caryn Davids (Head Girl).

Naudé said “The Franschhoek Theatre is committed to supporting Franschhoek High School. We are happy to be able to make our first donation to them after our first successful summer.”

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Authentically South African – the table is set at Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards

Culinary tourists and foodies are now invited to take their place at the Leopard’s Leap South African Table! Around this table, those interested in culinary culture can share an authentic South African meal, enjoy Cape wine and join the conversation on the origin and development of the local gastronomy.

routes, please note that Franschhoek Wine Tram will not be stopping over at Haute Cabrière Wine Estate from 29 April to 1 Sept. The estate will be closed for renovations.

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South Africa is a melting-pot of cultures, all of which influence food traditions and styles of cooking.The passionate Chef Pieter de Jager introduces guests to the diversity of South African cuisine and explains the rich culinary history and shares the tales behind the food he serves. Guests are also introduced to the versatile collection of Leopard’s Leap wines and their unique South African attributes.

The South African Table at Leopard’s Leap brings together old and new friends for a relaxed mid-week luncheon of authentic South African cuisine and conversations on food and wine a highlight on any Franschhoek itinerary.

Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 12:00 – 13:00 Cost per person: R295 Reservations can be made in advance at reservations@leopardsleap.co.za or +27 (0)21 876 8002 #SharingSAFoodandWine

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Two More International Awards for Akademie Street Described as the epitome of a boutique hotel, the luxurious Akademie Street Boutique Hotel was recently voted the World’s Most Romantic Retreat by the World Boutique Hotel Awards 2018, as well as being awarded a place in Top 25 Most Romantic Hotels in the World 2019 – Trip Advisor’s highest recognition, presented annually to the top 1% of businesses across select categories.

Off the back of winning World’s Best Boutique Hotel in 2017, Akademie Street adds to its lengthy list of Trip Advisor accolades which include Top Small Hotel in the World, Top Luxury Hotel in the World and No 1 Hotel in Franschhoek.

Romance is one of the most hotly contested categories at the World Boutique Hotel Awards, with Akademie Street being selected from over 300 nominees from 80 countries. The announcement took place at a glittering ceremony held at the Merchant’s Taylors’ Hall, London in November 2018 – bringing together an array of

prominent hotel owners, travel and lifestyle media and influencers from around the world.

Hotel owner, Paul Kinney, received the prestigious award from guest presenter, Laura Asprey, founder of Asprey Introductions and star of reality TV series The Ultimate Matchmaker. “This award is another endorsement of the relentless dedication and commitment of our management and staff to making stays truly memorable. I am very proud to accept this award on behalf of them all”, says Paul.

Judges at the World Boutique Hotel Awards

The judges commended Akademie Street Boutique Hotel for its characterful architecture.

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Rooibos’ Potential to Curb Heart Disease Undeniable

Rooibos tea is only grown in the Western Cape Province, particularly in the Cedarberg area.

Soon cardiologists from all over the world could be prescribing Rooibos as part of the therapeutic approach to tackle cardiovascular disease (CVD) – a modern-day epidemic that annually claims 8.76 million lives worldwide.

So says Prof Amanda Swart from the Biochemistry Department at Stellenbosch University following an in-depth examination of peer-reviewed studies spanning the last two decades that were conducted on the therapeutic potential of Rooibos in the context of heart disease.

“To date, remedial therapy has been largely ineffective, which is evidenced by the growing incidence of CVD globally. In South Africa too, the condition remains the leading cause of death after HIV/AIDS with 56 284 people dying from heart disease every year according to the Heart and Stroke Foundation SA (HSF).

“Globally, there is a major shift toward the use of preventative and complementary supplements to promote well-being and help curb the progression of disease, which also coincides with the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) ‘Traditional Medicine Strategy’, where traditional medicines are being prioritised for the improvement of health.

“Given the overwhelming body of evidence that exist, Rooibos’ potential, in both alleviating CVD in sufferers and lowering the risk of developing heart disease, is irrefutable,” remarks Prof Swart.

The beneficial effects of Rooibos are largely attributed to the complex mix of antioxidant compounds in Rooibos. Currently 59 of these compounds have been identified of which aspalathin is one of the most abundant and also unique to Rooibos.

CVD goes hand-in-hand with chronic inflammation and it’s Rooibos’ ability to counter inflammation in the body, that makes it so potent.

Based on the studies undertaken in humans and rats, Rooibos offers the following cardio-protective benefits: 1. Antioxidants protect against cell damage, thereby reducing inflammation.

2. It has the potential to lower pro-inflammatory responses and stimulate anti-inflammatory responses.

3. Certain laboratory studies have shown a significant reduction in “bad” LDL-cholesterol levels, while increasing “good” HDL-cholesterol.

4. Supresses the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), which is responsible for increasing blood pressure.

5. Reduces cortisol production thus counteracting chronic stress and anxiety. As contributing factors

to CVD, stress, anxiety and depression may heighten the risk of heart disease.

6. Decreases blood glucose levels and increases glucose uptake into heart muscle cells.

Prof Swart says future research related to Rooibos should progress to clinical trial phase in earnest, especially since studies suggest that CVD sufferers, who regularly drink Rooibos tea, may require altered doses of prescribed medicine.

Research Director for the SA Rooibos Council (SARC), Joe Swart, says a significant funds are invested annually to investigate the health and medicinal benefits of Rooibos and that the council intends on proceeding with clinical trials in due course.

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Tatler Motoring MICHELE LUPINI

Ranger Moves Up A Gear. Or Four But is that enough to forsake bridesmaid tag?

Ford has just launched its latest Ranger. But is this bakkie really up to challenging its nemesis Hilux? Well, I drove the beast on launch last month and while I cannot ever vouch for who will beat whom when it comes to the top of the sales chart every month, I can tell you that the new Ranger certainly is equipped to pull it off...

There’s not much difference in looks versus the old one — people who know it well may notice the slight changes, but the under the skin improvements are huge, not least those all-new 2-litre turbo and biturbo diesels and Ford’s amazing ten-speed autobox we exclusively drove for the first time today.

The familiar 2.2 and 3.2 TDCi turbodiesels of course continue to prop up the bulk of the range, but today was all about the new tech and impress it did. First up, that stonking 157kW 500Nm biturbo 2-litre four-cylinder diesel built in Port Elizabeth and now exclusively available in the flagship Wildtrak and also soon set to star in the much anticipated Ranger Raptor.

Packing a variable-geometry high-pressure turbocharger along with a regular low-pressure unit, the two chargers work in tandem for greater torque and responsiveness, with the smaller unit doing duty at lower engine speeds, before the bigger unit ramps up and soon takes over to boost through to the top-end. But it’s how this engine works together with the sophisticated new 10-speed automatic transmission that really impresses.

Feather it off the line and the biturbo pulls strong, floor it and it shoves you back in the seat. In normal driving, it is quite pleasing to play the throttle and feel the combined effects of the gearbox seamlessly engaging the ideal cog for your current speed and throttle position. Floor it and the box skips a few cogs down to greet a creamy dollop of biturbo power with precisely the right ratio for quickest acceleration.

Cruising the freeway later on, it pulled along in top, secretly dropping a gear or two as the incline increases and shifting back up as the road levels or drops away, but always in almost effortless comfort, sipping in the sevens per hundred, where I know the old 3.2 would struggle to find the nines. That effortlessness is the hallmark of the biturbo though, it brings sophisticated contemporary executive saloon-like simplicity to your driving — and this is a bakkie, remember.

Not that the 132kW 420Nm single turbo is a long

way off — no sir, in fact I’d say it’s closer to the flagship twin turbo than the price discount suggests, making it a most worthwhile hundred grand or so to spare, if that really matters. Of course the single-snail version also comes with that brilliant ten-hooker auto with its wider spread of ratios and high-tech, including real-time adaptive shift-scheduling for that optimal gear for performance, efficiency or refinement depending how you drive it.

You would have noticed in our earlier launch notes that Ford promises that the new Ranger also brings significantly improved SUV-like ride quality thanks to a new aft-axle mounted anti-roll bar, for improved roll control, the use of softer front spring rates, lower tyre pressures and four separate damper rates, rather than just one, to suit each manual, automatic, 4x2 and 4x4 configuration.

These improvements not only bring a plusher ride, especially over rougher road surfaces, but Ranger’s directional stability appears to have significantly improved over rutted or corrugated surfaces. Ford promises this is especially so when Ranger is heavily laden and towing close to its still market leading 3.5 tonne braked trailer capacity.

I’m not so sure how those enhancements affect Ranger’s extreme 4x4 ability, but that 10-speed box armed with a low range too makes for absolutely effortless 4x4 crawling ability, aided and abetted by rear diff lock, throttle and brake responsive hill descent control, an 800mm wading depth and 230mm ground clearance.

I won’t bother too much about all the other detail, (you can find full details at http://www. autobakkierace.co.za/bakkie/), but the new Ford ranger certainly does move up a gear. Or is that four? Will that be enough for it to escape its eternal SA new car market bridesmaid status? Time will tell, but rest assured, it is now fully armed to steal that hallowed number one spot. It’s going to be a most interesting few bakkie months!

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Another Pole, Lap Record And Win For Gio Giordano Lupini enjoyed another brilliant day of Burly Pro GTi Challenge racing as he took his third Class C overall win in as many races at Killarney Saturday, 13 April. Lupini put his Accelerate Special Racing Fuels/CIR Construc�on/La Vie de Luc Golf on pole posi�on before se�ng a stunning new lap record en route to a win and a second place to consolidate his overall Challenge and class championship leads.

“That was an almost perfect day,” Franschhoek lad Giordano smiled. “Qualifying was brilliant — I put in three great laps to take pole by a second but the first race was pre�y challenging.

It was messy on a wet track at the start as I ended up fourth a�er dodging trouble off the start, but I was ahead by lap 2 and had a great run chasing down Class B leader Marco Busi, but the track came to him as it dried so I cruised home to my fi�h race win in a row with the fastest lap too.”

“The second race started well and I found myself racing the Class B leaders, but we ended up dicing pre�y hard, which allowed one of my Class C rivals to close in and he pulled a pre�y surprising move to get by me on the last lap. That was not exactly a move I’d normally consider proper, but it was deemed a racing incident so now we know what to expect.

“I set a new class lap record just a few tenths off the

fastest ever Class C lap among all that and we won the day to strengthen my championship lead, so all good in the end, so special thanks to Gozzi and the GAP Racing guys” the Vega University Entrepreneurial BComm freshman concluded.

“Now we have a two month break between races, so we can finally get the car looking pre�y again thanks to some acciDent Guru TLC before the guys can sort a long list of issues a�er all that drama last race and we can also chase that all-�me lap record, but I’m already coun�ng the sleeps before the next one — bring it on!”

10 | May 2019

Fireside Talk ASHLEY BAUER Community resilience depends on two basic principles: risk mitigation and preparation.

The winter is almost upon us and landowners have begun the winter fire preparation process under the coordination of the WFPA and the Franschhoek Conservancy.

We are allocating the generous contributions made by individual members of the Franschhoek community and proceeds from the very successful Fire Fund fundraising event to improving this resilience. A number of projects have been initiated including training, equipment purchases and other logistical support to our fire volunteers, which will have a direct effect on the response and mitigation of fire impacts on our community.

Burn permits are being issued by the WFPA to landowners needing to burn. These require a formal application process and inspection.

Special permits have been issued for ecological and agricultural burn areas for April with the vegetation heap areas being authorised from May 2019. It is imperative that these applications are made in terms of the Veld and Forest Fire Act, local municipal by-laws and to ensure the local fire services are aware of these burn operations. These operations conducted by our landowners and WFPA members reduce the combustible fuel load in the summer months.

Comments and queries are always welcome and will be addressed in future articles. Please report all smoke and fire to the fire services immediately.

Emergency Numbers: Please keep these numbers on your phones Winelands District Control Room (Veld and Vegetation fires) 021 887 4446 Stellenbosch Fire Services (Structural fires) 021 808 888 Be safe! firesafe2000@gmail.com

Franschhoek Wine Valley News REINHER BEHRENS

Each day we work towards maximizing our level of health and wellness to live long, full and healthy lives. The pursuit of health, personal growth and improved quality of life relies on living a balanced life as well as promoting a holistic approach to health (mind, body and spirit) and not just encouraging physical activity.

Our beautiful valley is home to a plethora of wellness offerings and, in fact, we are spoilt for choice. These include spa treatments, wellness retreats, herb gardens, outdoor activities and so much more. The month of May is the perfect time of the year to give your mind and body the healthy boost it needs to get through the colder months.

This month we also celebrate Moms and the significant role that they play in our lives. Not only do we value the importance mothers play in the

family, but also the influence they have in society and more importantly in our village. Thank you for all that you do.

Should you happen to find yourself in the Cradle of Humankind on 11 and 12 May, be sure to pop into the annual Winter Sculpture Fair. Some of Franschhoek’s restaurants and wineries will be setting up shop alongside French imported cheese and artisanal chocolate stands, amongst the exquisite sculptures. Exhibitors include Fromages des France, the Werf Restaurant, Boschendal, the Kitchen at Holden Manz, Franschhoek Cellar, Holden Manz Wine Estate, La Motte, Black Elephant Vintners and Rupert & Rothschild. For more information visit www.wintersculpturefair. co.za. We wish them all of the best.

Please pop into our offices in Huguenot Street if you have any queries, or for more information on what’s happening in and around the valley visit our website at www.franschhoek.org.za or follow us on Instagram at franschhoek_sa.

Hospice News

Our speakers programme for the next couple of months promises to offer both interest and intrigue.

On 6 May Annamarie Van Heeren-Hermans will talk about her travels ‘across fabulous frontiers’ on the Pamir Highway, the ‘Roof of the World’ in central Asia from Afghanistan via Tajikistan to Kyrgyzstan.

On 3 June Michaela Julian, co-founder, P and R and development manager of the Franschhoek Hospitality Academy and Learning Centre will speak on recent progress.

On 1 July Hymla Smit will give a talk on the ‘Ministry of Hope’ at Drakenstein Prison entitled “A Day Behind Bars”.

What is probus all about?

In South Africa there is a rapidly growing

Appointment of Manager and Mass Sterilisation in Groendal / Dalubuhle It gives me great pleasure to confirm the appointment of Michelle Connolly as Manager of the Franschhoek SPCA. Michelle, who settled in Franschhoek in 2017, has recently been managing the Cheetah Outreach Project in Grande Provence where she was responsible for animal husbandry, project management, marketing, public relations and training of staff.

She has much experience with animals, having helped the Greyton Animal Welfare Society with fundraising, clinics for small animals, and day clinics for horses and donkeys in the area. She rescued and rehabilitated some interesting animals in her private capacity too.

In addition to her exposure to animal care, Michelle has had considerable work experience in international tourism, she has a life-skill coaching qualification from UCT Business School and an international yoga teaching certification from India. Her qualifications and the diversity of her

Rotary News MARK TANNER As a result of the devastating fires of late February, the Rotary Club of Franschhoek Valley is to donate R5000 to the Firefighting Fund. Rotary continues to identify community needs and aims to assist in meeting them.

work experience make her well suited to the SPCA work environment in the Franschhoek Valley.

On behalf of the Committee and staff, I would like to welcome Michelle to the Franschhoek SPCA. *** Sidewalk Specials, a non-profit charitable animal welfare organisation based in Seapoint will be doing a mass sterilisation in the surrounding Franschhoek townships on 4/ 5 May. Sidewalk Specials together with 7 vets under the guidance of Dr Reena Cotton plan to do 700 sterilisations and general animal health checks over the weekend. They have done several of these mass interventions in townships in the broader Western Cape in recent months. The Franschhoek SPCA welcomes the intervention arranged by a group of local valley residents and has offered their help wherever possible.

What is Rotary?

Specifically, a Rotary Club is composed of business and professional people in a community who have accepted the ideal of service as a basis for attaining fulfilment in their personal, vocational and community lives. In fact, the ideal of service exemplified in the motto ‘Service above Self’ is the thread that runs throughout the Rotary world and unites like-minded people in thought and action, no matter in what part of the world they live.

To learn more of local Rotary activities please contact Mark Tanner on 082 773 9217.

Kylemore Secondary Career Choice Day Institutions represented at the event included the Stellenbosch Municipality’s Fire and Traffic Departments, Stellenbosch Correctional Services, Groot Drakenstein SAPS, SAPS Forensic Services from Plattekloof, MFM, WP Rugby Academy, Boland College and Stellenbosch University.

When the Tatler arrived the school hall was already abuzz with learners moving from one table to the next gathering pamphlets and asking questions. The Tatler’s reporter was even asked about a career in journalism! All told it’s clear that the Pniël Library did the Kylemore learners a big service by organising this very worthwhile event.

This is the testimony of Noreen – a cancer survivor and Hospice patient.

Ek was die 1ste April 2003 geopereer. Die Dokter het na my toe gekom, my hand gevat en gesê hy is die professor wat my gaan opereer en hy is nie van Suid Afrika nie. Hy sê: “Vertel my van jouself.

Waar woon jy en is jy getroud en het jy kinders?”

Ek sê hom toe alles van myself. Hy sê “Ek gaan die operasie môre doen. Is dit goed met jou?. Ek sê “ Ja, dokter.” Hy vat my hand en sê “Sien jou môre.”

Die duiwel sê vir my môre is die 1ste April “April Fool’s Day” hy skeer die gek met my. Ek sê “Here my lewe is in U hand, wat môre gebeur is wat U bepaal.” Die operasie is die volgende dag gedoen en dis 16 jaar gelede.

Al die eer aan die Here.

MARK TANNER

Graeme Comrie

The staff of the Pniël Library organised a career choice day for the senior learners of Kylemore Secondary School on Tuesday, 17 April.

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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 organization.

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

Right: Udine Alexander (in the cabin) and Cherilene Jonkers-Eksteen of the Pniël Library couldn’t say ‘no’ to Platoon Commander Sebz Kiva’s invitation to get up close to the big red fire engine that was on show at the Kylemore Secondary School career choice day.

Young Track Cyclist Excels Bridge House student Tyler Lange (15) competed in the National Cycling Track Championships at the Bellville Velodrome from Tuesday, 26 March, to Saturday, 30 March.

Tyler competed in the under-17 category. There is a promising young field of up-and-coming track cyclist in this age category, which made for exciting racing.

Fending off stiff competition Tyler won four Gold and 2 Bronze medals. He won Bronze for the 1500m bunch race and Individual 2km pursuit. His four Gold medals came in the Match Sprints, 5km scratch race, 500m individual and 10km points race.

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Tyler Lange in action at the Bellville Velodrome

May 2019 | 11

Editor’s Letter Siegfried Schäfer

Dear Readers The big story in May is, of course, the National and Provincial Government Elections that will take place on 8 May. I am perennially confounded by the number of parties that register for elections. This year 48 parties are on the national ballot paper. Given that there are currently 13 parties represented in parliament, it is reasonable to assume that around three-quarters of these parties will probably not get a single member elected to parliament. Of the 13 parties currently in the national assembly 9 have fewer than 10 seats and 8 have fewer than 5 seats – out of 400 seats. All 13 parties currently represented are again contesting the elections.

So what are the chances that the list of parties represented in parliament after the election is going to look much different from the way it does now? Very small I’d say.

The list of parties registered nationally is certainly a diverse one. There are those who organise on race, like the Freedom Front + and Black First Land First – although neither would probably agree with me if I were to call them racist. Others organise on religion, like Al Jama-ah, the Christian Political Movement, African Covenant and the African Christian Democratic Party. There are

Letters Missing Cat Dear Editor In the last issue of the Tatler I saw a picture of yet another missing cat – a beautiful black cat. Having lived in this valley for 47 years and being a great cat lover, I have lost so many cats over the years. Nothing is more devastating than walking through my vineyards, finding one of my cats mauled to death or finding the dear little grey and white paw of my beloved cat Boots lying in a field. Even my Rottweiler had a close call a few years ago, when he got into a fight with a rooikat in our back garden. He lost half his ear and had to have his head stitched up.

However, for the last four years, my three cats have been safe because of the precautions we have taken. Every day, the cats are brought inside at around 5.00-5.30pm, fed and placed in a room with cat door and windows closed. They join us a little later for dinner and news time. Each cat finds its own position and is very happy in our company.

We do provide them with a litter box in the house as we only let them out again after sunrise.

Please read Graham Howe’s letter in the previous Tatler, where he gives a long list of predators seen on his farm. I have seen genets on my stoep and caught a caracal in the headlights of my car near my house. There are wild animals all over the valley, including the Fransche Hoek Estate, which a few years ago was just fynbos.

Most of the wild cats hunt between dusk and dawn, so do try keeping your pets inside at that time. It is so worthwhile!

I pray that the black cat will be found safe and sound.

Shirley Parkfelt R45 Accidents To: The Spokesperson of MEC Donald Grant, Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works Franschhoek, 15 April 2019 Dear Siphesihle Dube, Re: DEATH IN FRANSCHHOEK I am looking forward to seeing the results of Minister Grant’s 2019 “Safely Home” Provincial Easter Operational Plan. I hope with all my heart it will be successful.

However, I would like to call the Minister’s attention to the following: over many years now the R45 (the stretch that runs through the Franschhoek Valley) has seen hundreds of deaths in traffic accidents. On ordinary days, not just during Easter.

All those victims would have liked to be “Safely Home”. Instead, their lives are cut short and their families are mourning.

People who use this road on a daily basis have no other option. This is the only route, and it is getting more dangerous by the day.

I’m told that our Municipality can’t do anything.

Their hands are tied. The R45 is a Provincial Route.

And that is where it all stops.

So now I’m asking: can the Provincial Government help to end this daily slaughter? If not, please tell us why, and also whom else we can ask. We are hurting – every one of us. Do we have to wait until our tourists are killed before anybody takes this

also those who are less obviously religion-based, such as the African Transformation Movement, where you have to dig a little to find the religious connection. (I wonder whether there are any ATM jokes out there?) Both the racial and religious party groupings leave me cold. I’m not a racist and when the lines between church and party start blurring, I get every bit as worried as I am by the blurring of the line between party and state that got the country into the mess it currently is.

The names of some parties also make one wonder what they were thinking. The Better Residents Association sounds like an angry offshoot of some ratepayers association. How is this one for confusing potential voters? We are all familiar with the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), but did you know there is also an EEF (Economic Emancipation Forum)? The African Content Movement sounds like it has something to do with broadcasting. Then I found out that it is headed by Hlaudi Motsoeneng, who caused so much trouble at the SABC, and it all made sense!

Did you know that South Africa, like France, has a right wing party called the Front National? They advocate secession and white self-determination.

Apparently earlier this year the leader of the National Conservative Party ‘crossed the floor’ to join Front National. Does anybody beyond the 5138 people that actually voted for the FN in 2014 care? I doubt it. The National Conservative Party is for all purposes the latest incarnation of the Conservative Party of Apartheid days. They will not be contesting the national and provincial elections this year, which kind of makes a mockery of their

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I have asked The Franschhoek Tatler to publish this letter.

Kind regards, Charlotte van Zyl Setting the record straight Dear Editor There were some inaccuracies in the information provided by Janine Myburgh in the otherwise lovely report published in your April issue.

Corrections are as follows: Lewis Silberbauer 1) I was elected chairman recently received of Round Table in 1973, a Long Service and was elected an honorary Award from the Cape Chamber member for two years after of Commerce. turning 40 in 1975 2) My grandfather bought L’Ormarins Wine Estate as a surprise for his wife after retiring from his legal firm “Silberbauer, Sampson, van Niekerk and Wilmot” in 1940. He was a 16 hour per day worker, and was secretary of the “Old Mutual” in Pinelands for years. My father was a boarder at SACS and Bishops and after surviving the horrific battle of the Somme, was chosen to join the 5th Gurka regiment in India where he heard the sad news that his mother and six-year-old sister had died of rheumatic fever in 1918. Grandfather then appointed a manager to run the farm, and my Uncle Ivan and my father took over after he died.

(My father had joined the Dukes regiment, under Dan Pienaar, in 1942 when the German/Italian forces had already invaded Northern Kenya and I did not see him again until three years later.)

3) Amazingly enough, when on leave from India, my father met my mother Helen (Nell) Steytler, at a camp for those on leave. There he met my wife Caroline’s father, Brig. Arderne. My mother was the camp chaperone and they decided to get married.

They spent their honeymoon by walking from the Strand to Rooi Els, catching fish on the way, and then immediately sailed off to India. My eldest sister, Mary Suckling was born there and christened in Thandiani, the highest Anglican Church in the world.

4) My father took me to Betty’s Bay after my serious illness. There was a wooden bridge there, and we needed a permit to enter due to the Radar Station and Lighthouse being situated there. In 1948, two years later, he bought a plot and had a house built

by Jock van Niekerk – the famous Springbok Right Wing. It was absolute paradise for us with only one shop and garage.

5) Caroline’s great-great-grandfather started the Arderne Gardens in Claremont adjacent to Hershel School. We formed FOTAG, (Friends of the Arderne Gardens) after a third of the gardens had been given to the municipality on a 99 year lease) and was saved from extinction by the good work of the members.

Yours faithfully, Lewis Silberbauer

claim to be National… Incidentally, I couldn’t find any references to either party having a single candidate elected to government at any level. This begs the question of what floor the NCP leader actually crossed? Perhaps the report should just have said that he left one meaningless party for another…

Like Germany, South Africa also has Free Democrats and their platforms share similarities.

The SA Free Democrats favour free enterprise, privatisation, private education and lower taxes.

Founded by a neurologist, their particular focus is to preserve private health care and fight government’s proposed National Health Insurance.

A party I find quite interesting, and a bit cheeky, is the Capitalist Party of South Africa. (Their logo is a purple cow!) Oddly they chose the abbreviation ZACP for the party. This is clearly a dig at the SA Communist Party (SACP), but then why didn’t they just call themselves the South African Capitalist Party to avoid some of the abbreviation acrobatics?

I first read about the ZACP in a BizNews newsletter.

A few days later BizNews reported the results of a poll among their readers. In this poll the ZACP received a surprisingly high 16% level of support.

It has to be pointed out that BizNews readers are generally well-off, business types and far removed from the average South African, nevertheless this is still an impressive performance. The official opposition, in particular, should take note of this as generally they’re considered to have the businesstype demographic more or less sewn up.

When it comes to Election Day, however, the small parties are only sideshows. There are only four parties that count in SA: the ANC, DA, EFF and IFP (in parts of the country). Please don’t waste your vote on a sideshow, even if they claim to be GOOD. Most of all, vote! Remember you get the government you deserve, whether you chose to vote, or not. *** Last month I was honoured to be invited to the opening of the Franschhoek Mosque. I was glad to see that several non-Muslims took the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the ways of Franschhoek’s Muslim community. It is only through interaction and understanding that we can foster a truly tolerant society. We’ll report on this topic in a future issue. *** In conclusion I’d like extend my condolences to the friends and family of the six people who were tragically killed on the R45 on Sunday, 7 April. I’d also like to voice my support for the letter writing campaign calling for action to be taken by the provincial Department of Public Works and Transport to reduce the death toll on the R45 through the valley – specifically the call to reduce the speed limit and install traffic circles. We were hoping to report on the R45 in this issue, but have been kept waiting past our deadline by the DPWT’s media people. We’ll return to this topic in our June issue.

Until next month.

Shropshire Adds Value to U12 Cricket Initiative

The finalists, Bridge House and Pniel Primary, with Bridge House coach - Rob van de Rheede (Back row left), Pniel coach - Pieter Pietersen (Back row centre) and the tournament coach - Angus Simmers (Back row right).

The two old rivals of Pniel and Bridge House reached the final of the 2019 Groot Drak U12 Cricket Tournament on Wednesday, 13 March. In the end Bridget House were the deserving winners after losing by one wicket to Pniel in 2018. The last occasion that Bridge House had won this coveted trophy was in 2014.

The eight-week cricket initiative saw eleven primary school teams from the valley play in the round-robin, with each team playing at least four games. The most exciting aspect of this tournament was how much teams enjoyed the games. It was expressed clearly during the last week of the round-robins, during which three games were played by teams who had no chance of reaching the finals, but who arrived and left after each game overjoyed by the experience.

During mid-February an English County under-13 team from Shropshire challenged a combined

Young Ballet Achievers These two lovely dancers from the Anma School of Ballet have successfully completed their International Royal Academy of Dance ballet examination.

Kallan Mitchell (right) received a distinction and Sadie Lawrence (left) passed with merit. Queen Elizabeth II is the patron of the Academy.

2018 under-13 and 2019 under-12 team. Although the Groot Drak invitation XI just lost, it was a highlight, adding tremendous value to this schools initiative run by the Groot Drakenstein Games Club.

Thanks must go to Groot Drak and Bridge House for the use of their fields, to the sponsors, namely the Bertram family, friends and family of the late David Norris, the Oyster Collection in Franschhoek and TruCape Fruit, and the services of coach Gus Simmers.

Text: Richard von Hoesslin | Image: Supplied

12 | May 2019

Financial Matters

(unbroken). It is important to note that the exemption does not apply to all employment income, but only to the employment income earned while working outside of SA. The advantage for taxpayers historically and currently

CELIA MCGUINNESS

SARS clamp-down income

of S10(1)(o)(ii) is that South Africans working overseas in

on

expat

Expats working abroad are concerned by the proposals laid out by Treasury in 2017 on how such taxpayers should be taxed.

The historical and current (2019) position is that South Africans who work abroad and meet the requirements of S10(1)(o)(ii) of the Income Tax Act are exempt from paying tax in SA on income earned while working outside of SA.

low or zero tax jurisdictions have had little or no tax to

Before 1 March 2020

After 1 March 2020

Salary earned while working in Iceland

R1,700,000

R1,700,000

Tax paid in SA (40%) on amount exceeding R1m

-

R280,000

Tax paid in Iceland (5%) *

R85,000

(R85,000)

Net Tax Outflow

R85,000

R195,000

pay. While it has always been a requirement that such

* Claimed in SA after 1 March 2020.

been exempted from paying tax in SA on the income

income be declared on the taxpayer’s income tax return

As can be seen, the proposed amendments will

they earned abroad by virtue of the existing legislation.

clearly remove the benefit Bob received previously of

However, the proposed amendments will now see

having to only pay tax at 5%. It is worthwhile noting

such people becoming liable for paying tax in SA on

the following:

the income they earn outside of SA. They will, of course,

in SA, it has always been exempt from income tax.

This will all change next year. From 1 March 2020, South African residents who spend more than 183 days working outside the country will be subject to South

The proposed amendments only apply to income

be able to offset any foreign tax paid overseas against

African tax on foreign employment income which

earned which exceeds R1m i.e. if Bob had earned less

tax due to SARS in SA, but, will no longer benefit from

exceeds R1m. Let’s look at an example of how the

than R1m then it is anticipated that the proposed

lower tax rates in countries outside of SA.

proposed amendments will affect a taxpayer before

amendments will not apply to him at all (we have

SA taxpayers who financially emigrate (by formally

and after 1 March 2020:

to wait and see what amendments Treasury will

informing the Reserve Bank and SARS) are not viewed

implement after 1 March 2020).

as residents for tax purposes in SA and are therefore

Assume that Bob is a South African citizen and taxpayer who normally works in SA but is seconded

SA citizens who are living overseas and have not

unaffected by the above. Such taxpayers are treated like

to Iceland for 12 months to work on a contract for his

formally financially emigrated are viewed by SARS as

all foreigners, not having to declare or pay tax on anything

employer. His annual salary of R1,700,000 received

SA tax residents and the proposed changes to S10(1)

in SA apart from revenue earned from a SA source e.g.

In a nutshell, this section exempts any taxpayer who

in SA will remain the same during the time that he

(o)(ii) will also apply to them. For example, individuals

rental income earned on a property owned in SA.

has spent at least 183 days of a consecutive 12-month

works in Iceland. Assume that the tax rate in Iceland is

who left SA to work abroad and who plan to return to

The above lays out the direction SA is heading in

period outside of SA in order to render services to their

a flat 5% and in SA a flat 40% for the purposes of this

SA at some point in the future still remain residents

simplistic terms and does not take into account all the

employer and at least 60 of the 183 days are continuous

example. (see table)

in SA for tax purposes. Such individuals have always

factors which may affect expats.

Pas Gepars: 2019 Wyndruiwe-oes Asems is opgehou toe die 2019 pars van wyndruiwe in die Franschhoek wingerde begin het. Hoe het die weer, die droogte, die skynbaar ontydige warm en koue fronte uiteindelik die oes beïnvloed?

François Viljoen, bestuurder wingerdbou konsultasie dienste by Vinpro het in ‘n verklaring gesê dat die droogte van die afgelope drie jaar kleiner trosse en korrels wat ligter en minder gekonsentreerd is tot gevolg gehad het. Hy het dit ook toegeskryf aan die

ongunstige

weerstoestande

gedurende

die

blomtyd en die onverwagte sterk winde aan die begin van die somer. Hy het bygevoeg dat die reën in Maart veroorsaak het dat daar in sekere wingerde plaagbeheer toegepas moes word terwyl enkeles vrotskade ervaar het.

Die Tatler het by Jaco Visser, voorsitter van die Franschhoek Landbouvereniging, gaan aanklop.

Hy het bevestig dat die plaaslike oeste ligter is, sommige boere rapporteer tot 30% minder as

verhouding is gevolglik kleiner. Hy het ten slotte

kan die versekering gee dat die verbruiker ‘n goeie

verlede jaar en skryf dit toe aan die droogte en

bygevoeg, “Ek dink ons kan uitsien na goeie wyne

produk kan verwag.”

ontydige wind. Hy sê trosse en korrels is kleiner, wat

en die meeste wynmakers is optimisties. Ek het self

in die wynmakers se guns tel, want die skil en sap

al ‘n paar goed geproe wat in die tenke is en kan ek

Text: Editorial Desk | Image: La Motte

What Our Winemakers Say Diners’ Club reigning Winemaker of the Year, Clayton Reabow from Môreson, commented on the 2019 harvest as follows, “This year’s harvest started erratically with the majority of fruit being harvested at unconventionally low alcohol levels. To date in my career, I have never harvested Chardonnay for still wine at 12 to 12.5% Alc. This was accompanied by perfect analytical conditions with very few, if any, winemakers having to reach into the tartaric acid bag.

As the season progressed, ripening slowed down considerably. White wines certainly benefited from the varying ripening conditions, while later ripening reds were found to be lacking in overall concentration. A negative for 2019 was the size of the crop load. There are still concerns that the grip of the drought has not let go yet, even after a good 2018 winter. One theory which is more plausible is the uncharacteristic warm June we experienced during 2018 which allowed many unpruned vineyards to start budding and therefore utilising precious energy reserves required for the growing season. “ DP Burger from Glenwood was rather upbeat and said, “A vintage made for the winemaker with the patience of an angel! Excellent fruit concentration on the whites with some cellar creativity required between now and 2021 with some reds. Overall slightly up on volume from the tough 2018 vintage. Looking forward to this vintage’s development.”

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Business Leadership

difference to ourselves and those around us?

The choices are not that difficult to see; but much more difficult to select and implement.

We could live in a cloud of optimism and just believe that

TONY FROST

everything will be alright (it may).

We could allow ourselves to become downright negative

Optimism versus Positivism

and find fault with everything and so enhance the

We are living in dramatic, uncertain and changing times.

Some of the big things which affect all of us are the geo-political stresses and strains, the growth of a populist nationalist

right-wing,

environmental

degradation,

climate change, mind-boggling advances in technology, unregulated and almost uncontrollable urbanisation and growing inequality.

On the other hand the 7,6 billion people on the planet are living longer, are healthier, far fewer live in abject poverty and many more are able to live much more meaningful lives.

The question is not whether these things are real or not (they are!), or whether they will have an impact on our lives or not (they will!). Rather the question is what can we do about them in a meaningful way that makes a positive

a concatenation of circumstances that cause things to

the lack of leadership in, particularly, but not exclusively,

happen. Oftentimes we are the instruments, wittingly or

the political whirlpool we live in. It is this sense of

otherwise, in making this happen the way they do. If we live

helplessness that makes people feel negative. The result

in this world we will head with certainty to disappointment

is that they support populist right-wing and nationalist

and disillusionment.

rhetoric because at least it seems to offer something

The key to all this is to live consciously and realistically.

definite that will address the issues in their lives,

The first step in this positive and more exciting approach

irrespective of whether this is realistic or not.

to living is to learn how to think critically; not judgmentally.

Adopting the positivist approach makes one take into

Or we could choose the road of positivism.

This means looking at the entire context within which one

account all the aspects around one and to seek better ways

There is a big difference between these three choices!

lives and works, the good and the bad. All this information

of doing old things. Key to success in all this is to strive for

Tthose on the negative rant that I have interacted with

provides much useful data and information with which

collaboration. The more people involved in seeking positive

seem to have the uncanny knack of finding the bad and

to work. It also provides tonnes of ideas as to how to deal

collaborative solutions the better and more pervasive will

the awful in everything, so much so that I often wonder

creatively with the turbulence and the opportunities

be the end result. This collaborative approach will aid

whether we live in the same world. The problem with this

around us that flow from the turbulence.

enormously in helping people to cope with not only the

negativity around us.

approach is that in adopting it you tune the brain and its

It means being realistic about the good and the bad; it

fact of the huge changes occurring in the world, but also

receptors to only look for the negative and consequently

means looking at all the manners and means available to

the pace at which they are changing. In other words you

you see everything through the prism of negativity. Literally

make a positive difference in the world in which we live.

create a syndrome of ‘we are in this together, and together

it becomes a case of ‘the world is going to the dogs”!

Taking positive action and looking for positive opportunities

we will win’!

Living in this world one can only become more and more

and making a positive contribution to those around you

There is truly strength in numbers. The more share

despairing and the end is a state of depression and doom.

will make you see more and more of the good things that

and care, the better the world will become. It is actually,

occur around us all the time and will inevitably lead one to

therefore, entirely up to each one of us to make the positive

add in innovative ways to what is already happening.

difference that we can and in so doing derive the powerful

Those that live in hope just believe that everything will work out okay irrespective of what they or those around them do. This is plainly unrealistic. Things don’t just

One of the key reasons why so many people feel

happen of their own accord. There is always a trigger and

powerless and just swept along by events is because of

PSG Winelands Money Matters Claude Chantler

satisfaction of knowing that you have. tony@siroccostrategy.com

(R3.5 million) will also be rolled over to the spouse, which can be used at their death, providing a R7 million abatement in total.

The maximum effective rate for capital gains tax

Where there is a will there is a way!

nightmare for your loved ones. If there is no valid will

is currently 18% and this should also be taken into

in place, the estate will be divided in line with the

consideration when structuring your estate.

“It is a never-ending source of amazement that so many people rely on untrained advisers when preparing their wills, one of the most important documents they are ever likely to sign.” Comment by Judge Lorimer Leach in a Supreme Court Case of Appeal in 2012.

provisions of the Intestate Succession Act. Should an

Have you put any thought into how your beneficiaries

intestate heir still be minor, their inheritance will be

will inherit the assets you worked so hard to

paid into the Guardians Fund.

accumulate throughout your life? Are they inheriting it

If no thought was put into understanding the

directly, or will they be the beneficiaries of a trust? Did

taxation and cost implications at death, a substantial

you structure the trust correctly so that the trustees

portion of your net worth that could be passed on

have the power and guidelines to fulfill your wishes?

to your beneficiaries, could instead be lost through

Who will these trustees be?

unnecessary costs and taxes. Estate duty currently

There is a lot to consider when drafting your will, and

applies at 20% on the first R30 million of the

it might be the end product that will lay down the

Some of the common issues we see when it comes

dutiable estate and 25% on estate values above R30

rules to help the executor to fulfill your wishes, but it all

to estate planning are individuals dying without

million. If your estate is structured correctly, these

starts with a well-structured estate plan.

a valid will; not making use of the concessions

percentages could be substantially reduced or even

It is prudent to use the services of experts who can

available; and not having enough liquidity in the

nullified in some cases. Should you bequeath your

guide and advise you about the best way to structure

estate to settle debts and the costs associated with

entire estate to your spouse, Section 4q of the Estate

your estate. Your family and loved ones will already

winding up an estate.

Duty Act applies and it will be deducted from the

have a lot to deal with when you pass away. They do

Your dying without a valid will, or without a well-

dutiable estate, which means that no estate duty

not need the additional stress of having to deal with an

structured and properly drafted one, can prove a

will be payable. Further the Section 4A abatement

estate where there is not a well-structured will in place.

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with Anita van der Merwe, manager of the Huguenot Memorial Museum What is exhibited in the Huguenot Memorial Museum?

The subject matter is the Huguenots: European origins (religious and political background), their flight from Europe, settlement at the Cape, cultural influences and the genealogy of their descendants.

Why was the new exhibition in the Saasveld building opened on Saturday, 13 April?

The Saasveld building’s new exhibition was officially opened by Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, on Saturday 13 April 2019. On

Book Review

CHARLOTTE VAN ZYL

Sex, Lies and Stellenbosch

By Eva Mazza.

Publ. MF Books Johannesburg (Jacana) 271 Pages There are at least three good reasons for us to read this book. Firstly, anybody who writes a book and manages to get it published is, to my mind, a hero. Secondly, the sheer genius in the choice of title, which shot the book straightaway to #1 on the local Exclusive Books bestseller list. And thirdly, the sneaky interest most of us have in the private lives of other, especially super-wealthy, people.

It is like visiting show houses when you don’t really think of moving, or watching TV soapies where the rich and beautiful lead complicated and dramatic lives. And scandalous ones, of course. We shouldn’t forget the scandalous. Especially “scandalous and saucy”, as SuzelleDIY shouts on this novel’s front cover, which shows a tantalizingly rumpled bed. We know that is it rumpled and not just unmade, because these people are rich. Seriously rich. They have people to make their beds.

And what’s more, they live in Stellenbosch. Just across the mountain. In Wiese, Mouton and (formerly) Jooste-country.

Ferreira, Rupert and Bekker-land. And academia, of course, even though that is not what we are talking about here. We want to know about the money. And the wine. And the sex. We want to know. We didn’t know we wanted to, but thanks to Eva Mazza we now do.

We also want to know if we might have met any of these people on clandestine trips (theirs, not ours) to other places. Would we recognise them, apart from the fact that they look suspiciously happy, very sexy and are clothed by designers with unpronounceable names?

Perhaps we don’t know their names (the author

the day 331 years after the first ship with Huguenots landed in Saldanha Bay. What can the visitor experience by visiting the new exhibition?

The new exhibitions are more inclusive and focus on the timeline of the Huguenots, their Flight, Sacred scripts, Home, Family and Legacy.

is very careful not to mention any, except for the Steinhoff gang who are fair game), but thanks to this novel we can now guess that they spend their time hopping from manor house to strip club to gym to boutique to cellar to book club to spa (Delaire Graff, so now we know what the lodges look like). They drive Porsches, Ferraris or 4x4s. They might use other cars, but not in this novel.

All quite stereotypical, you might say. But here’s the thing: it all happens in our winelands, which makes it different. The words “Tasting Room” will never have the same meaning to you after reading this, nor will “Wine Rep”. And, apart from enriching your vocabulary, the writing manages to hook you.

You just have to know what will happen to Jen, who has dutifully brought up her two children and was, she now realizes, heavily burdened by the golden shackles provided by her philandering husband.

We find ourselves rooting for her. Can she do without the money and her book club friends? Will her journey will be one of self-discovery and inner growth? Will she find out what really matters in life? It is too easy to dismiss this engaging novel as a local (and thankfully much shorter) “50 Shades of Grey”. The story is a real story, the characters are lifelike and the issues are genuine.

In 2016 Eva Mazza’s play “Acceptance” was staged at the Johannesburg Theatre; starring the legendary Jerri Mofokeng.

It gives a voice to three disabled children who were killed by their mother in the UK in 2014. Was it an act of love? Was it murder? It is a serious play on a serious subject.

“Sex, Lies and Stellenbosch”, exposes (no pun intended) the husband of a 49-year old, insecure woman for the serial adulterer he is. A less serious subject and definitely written in a more accessible fashion. But it shows that the author dares to experiment, which makes me look forward to her second book.

“Sex, Lies and Stellenbosch” should probably be classified as “chick lit”, which doesn’t mean that men shouldn’t read it. It takes two to tango, after all.

Meanwhile, nobody is stopping anybody in this town from producing (as a friend suggested) “Fibs, Fornication and Franschhoek”.

Each room has artifacts and part of the museum collection on display.

What do you mean by more inclusive?

The thinking behind the new exhibition was done against the background of the migration from the Middle East and Africa to Europe, and the Central Americans to the USA during the past few years and currently still ongoing. The freedom of religion and freedom of political oppression – the core reason for the Huguenots to flee, are things with which every South African can associate. This influenced the new exhibition and made it more relevant and more inclusive.

How is the perfume museum linked to the museum?

The First South African Perfume Museum provides workshops in the Annex building of the museum and a display in the Oude Slaven Huys of a very rare and special collection of perfume bottles and containers. The collaboration between the museums is quite fitting, and it opened a whole new world for visitors to the Huguenot Memorial Museum.

Who are the role players or governing bodies at the museum and the monument?

The Board of Trustees, which represents the museum locally, the Huguenot Trust and Huguenot Society which include the Huguenot Monument.

How does the Huguenot Memorial Museum fit into the bigger museum family of the Western Cape Province?

The Huguenot Memorial Museum forms part of the Provincial Museum Services of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport in the Western Cape.

We are also part of the bigger Cape Winelands District Museums which include Stellenbosch, Paarl, Wellington, Tulbagh, Ceres, Worcester and Montague Museums.

What is you biggest challenge?

Any museum manager’s biggest challenge is for the museum to be relevant to visitors by honouring the educational, and in our case historical, importance in an exhibition. Another challenge for us is preserving the artifacts in our collection. Most recent challenges were load shedding, the fires, that came dangerously close to the town, and overnight sleepers in the grave yard next to the museum.

Why are the gardens watered seemingly freely?

The gardens are watered from the museum/ monument’s dam, not municipal water.

Why did you choose to come to Franschhoek?

I did not choose to come to Franschhoek, Franschhoek chose me!

An Autumn Music Weekend in Franschhoek Friday, 17, to Sunday, 19 May 2019 Coinciding with the Franschhoek Literary Festival Christopher Duigan’s Music Revival will once again present a number of musical performances to add to the weekend’s cultural attractions.

Three classical concerts will take place in the historic NG Church and two events at Cafe Bon Bon. NG CHURCH Tickets for the NG Church Concerts at R100 are available at www.webtickets.co.za and at the door. Performance time: 70 mins Concert 1: Friday 17 May 19h00 Charl Du Plessis (piano) plays a varied programme of music by Chopin, Piazzolla, Gershwin and his own improvisations.

Concert 2: Saturday 18 May 11h30 Christopher Duigan (piano) plays ‘Mostly Mozart’ including Pianist Charl du Plessis will perform at the the Sonata in F K. 332 and music NG Church on Friday, 17 May.

by Greig and Debussy.

Concert 3: Sunday 19 May 11h30 Albie van Mozart, Chopin, Debussy and Liszt.

Schalkwyk (piano) and David Pinoit (cello) play CANDLE LIGHT SOIRÉE: Saturday, 18 May, 19h00 Beethoven’s Cello Sonatas Nos. 2, 3 and 4.

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FLF 2019 One again the annual bookfest will bring a host of writers, readers and book people to the village streets and venues for three days from 17 to 19 May. This year’s programme has a wide selection of events to help you make sense of your political and environmental concerns; loads of rich local fiction, romance, murder and crime; elephants, rhinos and their guardians; history, humour and humanity.

Don’t miss the political events (likely to be controversial) with Peter Hain, Ralph Mathekga, R W Johnson, Judith February and Tendai Biti – the education events with Jonathan Jansen and Adam Habib (ditto) – the sparkling wit of cartoonist Zapiro, Hagen Engler, Hermann Lategan, Darrel Bristow-Bovey and Steven Boykey Sidley – and the event for SA history buffs, Bringing History to Life.

Writing highlights include a masterclass in written history by British historian and storyteller Simon Sebag Montefiore, and a memoir writing workshop by author and writing coach Dianne Stewart. A photography workshop by Mauritian Paul Choy, Stories on Camera, will take place in the Franschhoek Theatre.

For those interested in legal matters, two distinguished South African judges will be in conversation and in other events: Dennis Davis and John Dugard, professor of International Law. Eminent participants to look out for: NigerianAmerican writer, journalist and professor of journalism Chiké Frankie Edozien; New Zealand-born bestseller Heather Morris; Israeli psychologist and writer Amalia Rosenblum; and the local literary stars in The Lover Boys.

Expect to be intellectually stimulated, entertained and challenged. The real joy of the FLF is the buzz of debate, conversation and delight that continues in the streets and cafes and pubs after the events.

As usual, the programme is on www.flf.co.za (download the printable programme for easy scanning) and tickets are available through Webtickets.

The participants and teachers of the 2019 Franschhoek Chamber Music Workshop.

Text Editorial Desk

‘Olé!’ ... And All That Jazz!

It was a forgone conclusion that the answer to the question, “What do you get when you put together, a Culture Vulture group, James Grace on guitar and six Spanish dancers?” would be, “A wonderful evening,” and so it was.

An eager group of the Franschhoek Culture Vultures gathered in the village late in March to board their luxury bus and make their way to the Theatre on the Bay for a performance of James Grace’s Recuerdos.

In the more than seven years they had been going to the city to enjoy the performing arts, Spanish Dancing had never featured, so this was a special event and they toasted the occasion with Leopard’s Leap MCC. They later rounded the evening off with some Leopard’s Leap wines and substantial snacks.

The show was lovely. James Grace was of course his usual impressive self. The dancers from Carli’s Spanish Dance Productions performed their castanet playing and quick foot work with ease; testimony to their talent and hard work. Voluminous skirts, lots of frills and beautiful stoles added to the authenticity of the ladies’ appearance. Fortunately the cast stayed on stage for a thrilling encore.

It was a smooth ride home, rounded off with

Young Musicians Making Music in Franschhoek

special chocolate treats from Huguenot Chocolates.

Then it was adios until the next time.

Three weeks later, the Culture Vultures went to see Chicago at Artscape. For some it was a show they did not want to miss, for others it was to see Samantha Peo and Carmen Pretorius and then there is the odd one who fondly remembers Craig Urbani from his Buddy Hollie days and took pleasure in seeing him in a musical again.

The Leopard’s Leap MCC and wines added to the enormous pleasure of the evening. It was a wonderful show, deserving of all the accolades heaped upon it. The audience responded especially warmly to Amos and when he sang Mr Cellophane.

After the curtain came down a happy group made their way to the waiting bus.

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During the March school holidays groups of young people carrying music instruments could be seen on the grounds of Franschhoek High School. They were staying at the Travellers’ Lodge and were attending the The Franschhoek Chamber Music Workshop. The Tatler caught up with the organiser, Barbara Kennedy. This is what she had to say.

“The workshop began 29 years ago with 15 music students and 4 staff members. Now South Africa’s only Chamber Music Workshop for school-going musicians has burgeoned into a week of intensive music making with 60 students and 14 highly esteemed music teachers.

“The musicians are chosen through an audition process and are representative of our rainbow nation. These highly motivated young people are introduced at the start of the week to many chamber works by the great masters that are completely new to them, and through their talent and perseverance, under the expert guidance of their music coaches, they achieve performance standard by the end of the week. This miracle really has to be heard to be believed. It is made possible by 2 different concerts which take place on the last Friday night and Saturday morning of the workshop. Both events take place in the Franschhoek High School Hall.

“Members of the public, parents and friends of the performers are welcome. Entrance is free, with

an invitation to donate towards the bursary fund which enables financially disadvantaged school children to attend the workshop.

“There is so much focus on keeping up with the rest of the world that music is often relegated to the back benches. The true significance of music is its power to communicate with ALL people. These wonderful youthful players deserve an audience, for without a listener there can be no message. We are immensely grateful for the support we get from the public, without which our project would not be possible. One of our long standing supporters is Mrs Shirley Parkfelt from Franschhoek and two of our teachers are from Bridge House School.”

What a wonderful event that passes almost unnoticed in our village and what a lovely feather in Franschhoek’s cap. The next workshop will be in March 2020. More information is available on their website www.fcmw.co.za.

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Gardening in May NATIE FERREIRA

May must be one the most unpredictable months as far as the weather is concerned. A month filled with maybes indeed. This year we have had some good early rain, but the expected wet weather over the Easter weekend did not materialize. We seem to be back in a summer pattern with a ferocious South-Easter blowing my seedlings out of the ground, while the rest of the country are experiencing severe thunderstorms and the threat of flooding. Let’s pray and hope for decent winter rainfall and enough cold weather to ensure a good fruit season. With the shorter days and generally cooler weather May is an important gardening month.

Your autumn pruning should be well on its way by now, with only the late flowering shrubs such as Solanum, Tecomaria, Leonotis, Lavender, Plumbago and Hibiscus that still needs to be pruned. Tree surgery to deciduous trees also needs to be done sooner rather than later. Pay attention to overgrown evergreen trees and shrubs by cutting away some of the lower branches and opening the canopy to let in more sunlight. Perennials such as Canna’s, Michaelmas daisies, Japanese anemones, Salvia and Gaura should all be cut back hard this month.

Fertilise and mulch afterwards. Lift Dahlia bulbs if

you have clay soil; in well-drained soil most bulbs and tubers can be left in the ground over winter.

You can stop spraying and feeding roses now to force them into a winter rest. Remember to mark the roses you want to move later in the season.

Also assess the varieties that seem more pest and disease resistant in your garden and make a note of this for future plantings. Fertilise all winter flowering shrubs with a balanced fertilizer. Your lawnmower can be set slightly lower. This will allow more sunlight to the lower swards of grass and help against diseases. Lawns should be fed with a high potash feed to ensure good root growth through winter. Applying agricultural lime at a rate of 50g per square meter helps keep winter weeds at bay and will help ensure a lush spring lawn.

The nurseries are stocked with all sorts of winter colour – sweet peas, delphinium, dianthus, foxgloves, Iceland poppies, larkspur, pansies, viola, primula, stocks and lobelia. Patient gardeners can still sow seeds of all of these. The last of the winter and early spring flowering bulbs such as Lachenalia and Watsonia must be planted before the middle of the month. May is probably the best month to establish new Fynbos gardens. Trees planted now will have a chance to establish a decent root system before the summer heat arrives.

In the vegetable garden beetroot, broad beans, cabbage, carrots, celery, Swiss chard, onions, peas and turnips can all be sown now. Winter is also the most successful time of the year to grow salad crops in the Cape; summer is often simply too hot. Sow cover crop on unused beds, even letting weeds grow is better that leaving the soil exposed. Finding small quantities of cover crop seeds is often a problem for the home gardener. Sowing a garden bird seed mix is a good and affordable alternative solution.

In my house cold and rainy autumn days are spent in the kitchen. We cook up large pots of soup and broth, preserve makataan, curry beans, make green tomato chutney and process olives. This year I am blessed with a decent supply of guavas – I will be looking at new ways to preserve this beautiful health food.

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Comprising some 100 to 150 different species, these evergreen shrubs originate from Asia, with distribution from northern India across the continent to Japan, and then south to northern Indonesia. In 1794 the first one arrived in England – a double red camellia – soon to be followed by others. The appeal and fascination of this classic flower rapidly spread across Britain and into Europe.

Plant breeders have created a variety of hybrids and cultivars that make ideal garden plants. Most of these derive from three particularly attractive species, namely the autumn flowering Camellia sasanqua, the winter-flowering Camellia japonica and the large-flowered Camellia reticulata, that ends the beauty parade in spring.

The flowers of the sasanqua camellia have dainty, fluted or ruffled white, pink or red petals surrounding golden stamens, many with a sweet fragrance. They are more tolerant of sun than other camellias and grow in sun or semi-shade. Their neat growth habit makes them ideal for espaliers, for tall slender columns to frame entrances or steps and for large containers.

Camellia japonica cultivars are most commonly seen in older gardens. They are large uprightgrowing shrubs with large rosettes of white, pink, red or bicoloured flowers. The shape ranges from a single layer of petals to peony-like and ruffled blooms. The flowering season ranges from late autumn until early spring. Camellia japonica cultivars prefer a position in dappled shade.

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Plant of the Month

Measured at La Cotte/Nerina Street

2009 978mm

2010 740mm

2014 1033mm

2015 661mm

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2018 January February March April May June July August September October November December

2011 2012 830mm 1079mm 2016 754mm

2017 501mm

2013 1471mm 2018 867mm

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4 26 49 133 242 469 577 681 794 806 824 867

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Steenbras Lower

45.5%

Wemmershoek

52.7%

Voelvlei

58.9%

Theewaterskloof

58.9%

Berg River Dam

38.4%

Total Storage

70.3%

Total Storage this time last year

49.1%

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Jyotish Vedic Astrology ROBERT RITTEL

Aries, 21 March – 19 April: Mars is transiting into Gemini and activating all communication endeavours and abilities. Be careful about how you get messages across and how you try to convince others. Impatience and wilfulness will take away the power of consciously-directed helpful potential.

Consider the spirit of fire as the protecting element and make good use of it.

Taurus, 20 April – 20 May: Venus has moved into Pisces and is from the astrological point of view exalted there. This means that all creativity, represented by Venus, is at its strongest point of the year, this month. Love and its giving affections and generosity in that spirit play a unique role without having any expectations.

Gemini, 21 May – 20 June: Mars is transiting through this constellation and Mercury is retrograding this month. This aspect will create a lot of confusion and misunderstanding. The misuse of intelligence through rationalization of opinion creates one-sided communication. Mars acts like the engineer, where only simple facts can turn the engine.

Cancer, 21 June – 22 July: Your strength in responsiveness and inner contentment establishes an adaptable confidence which should stand above your sensitivity. The water elements are very busy this month and should channel your creative emotions into attunement with responsible acceptance towards others.

Leo, 23 July – 22 August: The Sun is moving into Aries and wants to establish leadership. The art of delegating responsibilities is the radiation of a true spirit – being at the same time responsive to others’ needs and respect. The pouring forth of the self will establish the real radiance which is so admired by those who need leadership.

Virgo, 23 August – 22 September: The analytical perfectionism and refined discrimination that is the strength in this mutable earth sign will be

challenged with moments when the easy routine is not falling into place and simply creating chaos.

Especially when your spontaneous helpfulness is taken advantage of by others.

Libra, 23 September – 22 October: The elements of one’s Venus represents how one expresses appreciation and caring; in other words how one gives of one’s own feelings. That is the outflowing phase of the Venus principle in action.

With Venus in Pisces those feelings need to be very genuine, without any expectation or intention of manipulation.

Scorpio, 23 October – 21 November: The overstimulated mind caused by Mars in Gemini results in analytical thinking. Too often creating views and perceptions, this leads to asserting oneself through expressions of bad motivations and reasoning.

Satisfaction of subconscious needs has to be based on clarity and true intentions.

Sagittarius, 22 November – 21 December: Jupiter is still in a strong position in this sign and likes to test its mutable fires in many directions and endeavours, especially with a powerful Sun. Over-expressed confidence has its spontaneous element, which at the time can be impressive, but struggles to see things through as proclaimed.

Capricorn, 22 December – 19 January: Saturn, the planet of slow motion, indicates the effort to establish a disciplined useful purpose. Effort without joy or grace leaves one without serenity and becomes a task where one struggle to see the self-worth and benefit in that action. This creates the circumstances where very little gets done.

Aquarius, 20 January – 18 February: The search for social and intellectual security is the association with others to establish ideas and objectives. New concepts and applying alternative or historicallyvalued ideas look here for approval. With a strong Saturn this year and next the Aquarian needs to establish that effort.

Pisces, 19 February - 20 March: A busy and powerful month is ahead for the creative and intuitive water element. Venus here loves to improve circumstances and situations. This planetary influence has a powerful effect on the improvement of social circumstances this month.

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Useful Numbers

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

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082 773 9217

Franschhoek Animal Clinic (plus surgery)

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021 876 3179

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021 876 2174

Info Office

021 876 3603

Winelands Experience

021 876 4042

Huguenot Memorial Museum

021 876 2532

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021 876 2940/082 821 5234

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082 823 7119/021 876 3640

Stellenbosch Fire Dept. (Buildings on fire)

Rensburg Electrical

021 876 2120/083 309 2923

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021 887 4446

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021 808 8888

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021 876 2261

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021 876 3070

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021 876 2634

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PostNet

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Hospice

021 876 3085

(Ward 2) Councillor Petersen (DA)

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Library

074 686 2364

021 808 8406

(Ward 3) Councillor Manuel (DA)

Post Office

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(Ward 4) Councillor Johnson (DA)

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Welfare (ACVV)

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Municipality (Office Hours)

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SPCA

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Municipality 24hr Service

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18 | May 2019

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Community Events Alcoholics Anonymous: WED evenings 19:00, Groendal Community Centre, Contact David +27 83 305 5159

SPORT Franschhoek Cycling Club Outrides: Regular road rides on Saturday mornings from BP garage to Stellenbosch/Jonkershoek and back (75km) followed by coffees. Meet at 08h00, winter months, 07h00 in summer. To check times in shoulder seasons contact Paul Barkley. 083 302 9096.

Franschhoek Tennis Club: Social tennis is played at the club on Fridays, Sundays and Public Holidays from 08h00. For more information contact Ross. 078 278 4843.

Parkrun: Saturdays at Rickety Bridge Wine Estate.

Time: 08h00. Cost: Free. Register at www.parkrun.co.za

CHURCH SERVICES Methodist Church: Sunday service 09h00. Rev Nuno Vergueiro. 021 872 3580 or 082 662 4509.

NG Kerk: Sondagdienste 09h30. Geen aanddiens. Ds Peet Bester. 021 876 2431. Besoekers welkom.

New Apostolic Church: Le Roux Street, Groendal.

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

Shofar Christian Church: Services: 09h00 English service at 7 Lambrechts Street. 18h00 Afrikaanse diens

by Franschhoek Rugbyklub, Groendal. Pastor Richard Wade. 083 225 8529. All welcome!

St George’s Anglican Church: Groot Drakenstein.

Sunday Services: Holy Communion and Sunday School 10h00. Rector Fr Joe Humbles. 073 560 3566.

Trinity Church: Worship every Sunday at 09h30 at L’Ermitage Chapel, with Holy Communion. Weekday service Thursday at 10h30 at Fleur de Lis. Contact Gavin – 083 799 0726.

Uniting Reformed Church: Sunday service 09h30. Dr Shaun Burrows. 021 876 2632. Visitors welcome.

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U O ND F E F R E R

Engel & Völkers Paarl-Franschhoek · Tel. +27(0)79 499 7239 Franschhoek@engelvoelkers.com · www.engelvoelkers.com/winelands

Fransche Hoek Estate New double storey house with most incredible views.

Annelise Atkins 082 560 8351

Web: ENV114337 POA

322m²

3

2½

450m²

2

Annelise Atkins 082 560 8351

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5

Franschhoek Modern 2 bedroom ground floor apartment in secured complex.

800m²

2

Franschhoek Victorian, Village beauty.

Annelise Atkins 082 560 8351

Web: ENV114185 ZAR 6,9 million

Franschhoek Perfect Village location with guesthouse rights.

325m²

Annelise Atkins 082 560 8351

Web: ENV114846 POA

Web: ENV107047 ZAR 3,5 million

300m²

Pearl Valley Golf Estate Family house in Pearl Valley at Val de Vie.

4

3

649m²

2

Annelise Atkins 082 560 8351

3

2½

Val de Vie Polo & Wine Estate Vacant stand in Le Domaine Val de Vie.

450m²

2

322m²

Kobus Taljaard 079 499 7239

Web:ENV102287 ZAR 8,99 million

Web: ENV107358 ZAR 2,095 million

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4

620m²

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450m²

445m²

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STANDING OUT FOR ALL THE RIGHT REASONS Boys and girls from Playschool to Grade 12 (boarders from Grade 7 to 12) experience the warm relationships which make this distinctive, vibrant, independent school unique. Add an emphasis on future-thinking and global relevance and you have a school which will realise your child’s potential to lead, innovate and serve with confidence in a changing world.

For an appointment to visit the school, please contact Gill Malcolm gilmal@bridgehouse.org.za or 021 874 8100 www.bridgehouse.org.za R45, Franschhoek, Western Cape

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LIVING THE ULTIMATE FRANSCHHOEK LIFESTYLE The Barn House Village is a small village-like environment with four individual homes each on their own erven with a central shared driveway and courtyard.

The Olive Barn features an open-plan living, dining and kitchen area, four luxury en-suite bedrooms, expansive covered patio with elevated pool deck and beautifully landscaped gardens. The home features duaI living opportunities with a separate self-contained unit above the garage as well as a semi-private suite that has its own entrance within the house. This offers two additional incomegenerating streams.

Inside, the modern and sophisticated interiors compliment the cleverly-designed architecture. No expense was spared with the use of oak floors, solid marble bathrooms, seed-cloth wall coverings, and stylish cabinetry. The kitchen features natural wood and tones of muted grey, designed with stylish granite workspaces, an adjoining work ‘nook’ and separate scullery. Ready for you to move in and add your personal touch.

Contact us for a private viewing!

Floor Area 426 sqm • Land Size 842 sqm Bedrooms 4 • Bathrooms 5 • Garages 2 Swimming Pool • Off-the-Grid Borehole

PRESENTED BY YOUR PROPERTY SPECIALISTS ADELL FERREIRA 083 964 1155 MELINA VISSER 082 419 9928 HARCOURTS WINELANDS

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F RA N S C H H O E K RENTAL

FRANSCHHOEK Office: 021 876 2100 | winelandsint@pamgolding.co.za | pamgolding.com/franschhoek

Ref# FWL1419071

Franschhoek / R39, 000 per month Beds 3 / Baths 2 / Parking 2 Spectacular furnished home with “French feel”, offering both elegant design and luxurious comfort. Retreat to the relaxing and very private entertainment room for some quiet time, bask in the magnificent mountain views from the covered patio, or effortlessly prepare gourmet meals in your bespoke kitchen - an entertainer’s delight offering beautiful kitchen finishes by Peter Osborne. Long lease. Viewing by Appointment only.

Brigid Moore 084 665 0119

Ref# FWI1423201

Franschhoek / R5.95 million Beds 3 / Baths 3 / Garage 1 This home is in a wonderful location looking straight down the stunning vista of the Franschhoek Valley. Enjoy open plan living with folding doors opening onto the outside patio with pool and braai area, a master bedroom with the same complementary views, mezzanine come study, scullery & garage. An affordable property in the award-winning Fransche Hoek Estate.

Jeanine Allen 082 410 6837 / Doug Gurr 072 610 7208

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Ref# FWI1394674

Franschhoek / R3.3 million

Franschhoek / R1.5 million

Beds 2 / Baths 2 / Parking 1 Stunning, beautifully furnished, income producing apartment located at L’Ermitage, with open plan living dining and kitchen leading onto undercover patio for entertaining. Move straight in to your new, fully furnished lock-up-and-go, with the added benefit of an additional income when you travel.

Approx 440m² Secure your spectacular view with this plot positioned where no other homes can be built in front of it. Offering excellent estate security, unsurpassed views and a rare chance to design and build your dream home in Franschhoek - a unique opportunity not to be missed.

Jeanine Allen 082 410 6837 / Doug Gurr 072 610 7208

Shelly Schoeman 083 301 8833

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FRANSCHHOEK

R7 950 000

FOUR BEDROOM FAMILY HOME On Sole Mandate. Well-proportioned double storey family home on large plot.

Spacious living areas with large farm style kitchen. Large gardens with pool, mature trees and views.

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

FRANSCHHOEK

R12 500 000

EXCLUSIVE FAMILY LIVING ON DELTA CREST On Joint Mandate. Immaculate 4 bedroom family home presents as a traditional thatch on the outside and as a high quality contemporary renovation inside with lots of natural light and generous spaces ideal for family living.

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

REDUCED FRANSCHHOEK

R2 750 000

VILLAGE APARTMENT On sole mandate. Immaculate two bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment in an established complex within easy walking distance to the village high street.

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

FRANSCHHOEK

R17 950 000

IN A CLASS OF ITS OWN FRANSCHE HOEK ESTATE On Sole Mandate. A truly distinctive home, with no expense spared in both the build quality and the finishes, characterised by generous living areas both inside and out with a focus on year-round comfort whether you are fireside, poolside or just relaxing on the deep covered terrace.

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

Franschhoek Office 23 Huguenot Street, Franschhoek, 7690 +27 (0)21 876 3322 franschhoek@fineandcountry.com

FRANSCHHOEK

R11 250 000

LARGE CENTRAL VICTORIAN STYLE HOME Retaining lots of character features including high ceilings and wooden floors this five bedroom residential property on a 1,600m2 plot is centrally located and well worth viewing.

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

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