Franschhoek Tatler - October 2020

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The 1907 Old School Hall will become the high performance gym and overlook a landscaped courtyard.

There has, for some time now, been a sense in the village that something is afoot at Franschhoek High School. This is indeed the case and the Franschhoek Tatler is delighted to be able to officially share the inside story of Train Camp – Franschhoek.

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Train Camp has partnered with Franschhoek High School to renovate, upgrade and transform the school campus into an elite training destination and recreational facility for athletes, visitors and the community of Franschhoek. The vision is to create an international programme and training centre around key Olympic sports codes, and deliver a coaching, development and lifestyle experience that is world class.

Over the next few years, and for many years thereafter, the campus will play host to resident young athletes recruited locally and internationally and elite sports stars and teams on training camps.

The learners of Franschhoek High School will also reap the benefits of the coaching expertise and programme and occasionally train alongside some of the world’s top talent.

A Sustainable Future The primary goal of the sports training centre and campus is to deliver champions and medallists for decades to come – and the sports tuition programmes have been meticulously developed and modelled to be sustainable into the future.

The facilities and broader environment will also be opened up to the community and tourists to Franschhoek, through a cost-effective membership programme that grants access to all the sports, recreation and hospitality facilities on campus – to train, or simply enjoy with their families.

Old School | True Sport Train Camp was founded to create training environments for people at all levels of sport – from the weekend warriors to the global superstars – but also to give recognition to everyone in sport, most of whom may never be great or remembered. The brand that has grown out of this inclusive spirit is one that rewards honest effort and hard work. Its values are old fashioned, focusing on respect, accountability and good sportsmanship – and the athletes and coaches involved with the organisation are people who identify with those ideals.

This approach has influenced the interior design concepts and sports programmes – literally “old school” values and aesthetics at an old school – as well as the tone and style of Train Camp’s social media platforms. The Instagram account (instagram.com/train.camp) is a great place to learn more about Train Camp and some of the people involved.

Olympic Inspiration Train Camp has drawn inspiration from the modern Olympic Games, where the motto of “Faster, Higher, Stronger” is set against the official creed coined by founder Baron de Coubertin – “The most important thing … is not to win but to take part, just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle.

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Old School | True Sport ...Continued from Page 1 The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well.” These principles have motivated efforts to make the centre inclusive and accessible for everyone.

The history of the Games has also provided cues for concepts, interior design, building facades and environmental installations. The best example perhaps is naming the sports accommodation centre “1936”, in honour of Jesse Owens’ dominance of the track as a man of colour at Hitler’s showcase event in Berlin.

Aquatics Centre At the heart of the project is the Aquatics Centre, as Train Camp’s history began with swimming.

The idea and impetus for this development were sparked by discussions with Graham Hill, the national head coach for Swimming SA – the South African swimming federation. Graham’s record in international competition is impressive, winning 162 medals to date – and when the facilities open he will be relocating his elite training squad to Franschhoek.

The goal for the Aquatics Centre is to create a national training centre for South African swimming, and a training destination for international teams and clubs. To achieve that goal, the Centre will feature a heated 50m pool that is compliant with FINA training specifications and standards – and able to host training camps, regional events and water polo matches. The existing 25m pool at the school is being refurbished and enclosed to create an indoor facility for warm-ups, winter training, and access by the public through Train Camp’s membership programme.

Academic Excellence The standards and integrity of the education programme offered to athletes joining the sports programmes from around South Africa and abroad are critical to the success of the facilities and these young athletes’ prospects for the future. Many months have been spent developing the sports programme-specific academic model, with a key criterion of delivery being the transfer of skills, expertise and resources to Franschhoek High School itself.

The goal is to invest in the academic environment and offering for learners at FHS, and bring it in line with the best schools in South Africa – without raising the fees for learners from the local community.

Paul van der Spuy, SA Fashion Award Winner and Train Camp Concept and Interior Designer

Supported by a three-year programme to repair and renovate the school’s academic facilities, this investment in education will return Franschhoek High School to the illustrious status it enjoyed a century ago.

A Historic Location The heritage of Franschhoek High School, as the oldest remaining government school in South Africa, has been a key factor in the creative brief since the planning of the facilities began. The existing infrastructure has history and context within the local community, and so Train Camp has elected to restore and repurpose historic buildings wherever possible.

To that end, the exterior facades of these buildings are being preserved and renovated within the bounds of practical daily use. Internally, the services, planning and décor are being reconfigured to meet the needs of young athletes and students in the 21st century.

The boys’ hostel built in 1899 on the corner of Akademie St and Reservoir Rd is returning to its original role, and will house resident athletes in elite sports programmes and learners from Franschhoek High School. The old school hall from 1907 is being converted into a performance gym –

Exterior work on the façade of the Old School Hall is well underway.

with facilities for athletes and residents of the town, as well as visiting tourists. The La Rochelle building that has served as the school’s hostel since the early 1980s is something of a local secret, designed

by Revel Fox – one of South Africa’s most iconic and influential architects. This building is registered with the DoCoMoMo Modernist architecture preservation organisation in the Netherlands – and has been repurposed to accommodate some of the national and international athletes and officials who will visit and train at the facilities.

The Creative Team Maintaining the design integrity of buildings from different eras whilst creating a 21st century elite performance training centre is a challenging brief, and Paul van der Spuy has been brought in as Concept and Interior Designer for the project.

Paul is a national treasure – one of the country’s true fashion innovators since the ‘70s and ‘80s, and a 5-time SA Fashion Award winner. As a concept designer, he has created stores that consistently redefined retail trends and raised the bar time and again. His passion project – The House of Machines bike workshop, retail

store and cocktail bar – has grown from its Cape Town roots to locations in Japan, China and the USA. A Community Asset Maintaining and expanding the campus’ place and role in the community is vitally important to Train Camp. To strengthen the connection between the town of Franschhoek and the facilities, local businesses and expertise will be invited to participate, contribute and operate in partnership with the centre.

This involvement is not limited to sports- and performance-related practitioners and service providers. The campus is envisaged as a sports and fitness lifestyle destination – welcoming the valley’s cyclists, trail runners and other lifestyle sports enthusiasts, and connecting all of this daily activity through Train Camp Franschhoek’s infrastructure.

Opportunities exist for operators to provide services and maintain equipment, offer advice and expertise to visitors, and use the campus facilities in their own activities. Requests for proposals will be published locally in due course.

Text: Editorial Desk Photos: Editorial Desk & Train Camp

Council Approves Illegal Land Use Policy A Land Use Enforcement Policy with guidelines and procedures was approved at Council’s August meeting. It can be downloaded from the Municipal website.

The existing dilapidated pool will be turned into a heated indoor pool.

Graham Hill, National Head Coach for Swimming SA

The 2015 Municipal Planning By-law empowers the Council to take action against anyone who illegally develops or uses land or buildings. For example, AirBnB letting of a whole house or flat for more than 30 days a year without Municipal consent is an illegal use. Offenders can be prosecuted and may be fined and imprisoned for up to 20 years!!!! However, as is often the case, fine laws are ineffective because of a lack of capacity and an effective enforcement policy.

The Land Use Enforcement Policy sets up a procedure for making complaints about illegal use of property and how the Municipality must respond.

Complaints must be in writing. They can be made on a form which downloaded from the Municipal website. Click on Planning and Economic Development, then on the Planning Portal tab. They can also be made by letter with the same information as required in the form.

The form or letter can then be sent to the email address on the form, posted, faxed or hand delivered to the Municipal offices.

Complaints cannot be made anonymously.

The Municipality will “attempt” to keep the complainant and the information anonymous but the alleged offender has a legal right to apply for this.

In 4 working days after receipt of a complaint, an “authorised employee” must make a preliminary assessment as to whether there is an illegal use and send the file to a Land Use Inspector. The “authorised employee” must also send an acknowledgement to the complainant who must then be kept “informed of progress . . . . . throughout all stages of the investigation”.

The Land Use Inspector (who has powers of entry) must then make an inspection in a further

4 working days. The Policy emphasises that “An important part of conducting an inspection at any property is to provide guidance and advice to unauthorized land use operators, on how to regularize such uses. As a local authority, the Municipality promotes job creation, and needs to inform people of the way forward. Inform them of their entitlement to submit land use applications in order to conduct such activity from the property lawfully.” However, ”submission of town planning applications does not offer the Offender and/or Owner temporary rights to continue with the unauthorised use of the land, the use must still cease within the prescribed time period as set out in the notice. It is only upon approval of applications that such use may operate.”

When a Land use Contravention has been confirmed the Municipality must serve a Compliance Notice requiring the Offender to remove any unlawful structure or cease any unlawful activity immediately or within 30 days (which may be extended to 90 days) depending on the severity of the impact of the illegal use on people, the environment, the neighbourhood etc.. An Offender has 30 days in which to object to a Compliance Notice. Failure to comply with a Compliance Notice is a further criminal offence.

Although the Municipality has a legal obligation in terms of the Municipal Planning By-law to enforce compliance, the underlying principle of the policy is that it will be reactive rather than proactive in dealing with illegal land uses. For the policy to be effective, therefore, the Municipality is relying on its citizens to be its eyes and ears and to initiate the enforcement process.

Text: Barry Phillips

October 2020 | 3

Silence to Stop Violence

Have You Spotted The Tourism Monitors?

Social distancing was maintained at the silent protest against violence.

On Wednesday, 9 September, a group of Franschhoekers gathered in front of the Huguenot Memorial in the cool mist of an early spring morning. The purpose of the gathering was to show solidarity with the struggle against violence in society and particularly violence against women in South Africa by maintaining 9 minutes of silence.

Event organizer, Rob Armstrong (aka the “Gentle Giant) was inspired to start this event last year after attending the Women’s March in Cape Town on 5 September 2019.

In addition to the individuals there, the event was also attended by groups from the Franschhoek Hospitality Academy and SAPS Franschhoek.

As everyday activity continued around the busy Huguenot Street intersection the silent group caught the eye of many a motorist and passers-by. Hopefully, some of them will also be part of the group at nine on the ninth of the ninth month next year.

Text & Image: Editorial Desk

Bowling Club On The Roll

Franschhoek’s Tourism Monitors. Back row FLTR: Edith Williams, Gregville Siebrits, Davidene Adonis. Front row FLTR: Shawn Floris , Sanele Ngubane

Kitted out in easily identifiable uniforms, Gregville, Shawn, Sanele, Edith and Davidene are your friendly and helpful Tourism Monitors, who have been walking the streets of the village since October 2019.

Their appointment forms part of a project funded by the National Department of Tourism, who work closely with The Tourism and Business Institute of Southern Africa in providing and implementing their training. The roles and responsibilities of these Tourism Monitors are as follows: • Enhance the experience and improve the wellbeing of our local and international tourists; • Provide skills and knowledge linked to various local and national tourist sites; • Act as a point of reference and to offer recommendations to tourists visiting Franschhoek’s various attractions; • Assist tourists who may need directions;

We heard that renovation and renewal were happening at the Franschhoek Bowling Club, so we decided to find out more and went on a recce. The well-positioned setting is as attractive as ever offering a view that typically sells Franschhoek to locals and visitors alike.

The clubhouse has had a facelift and sports a revamped extended bar and a spruced up kitchen with a pizza oven. There are braai facilities, plenty of seating at dining tables and a comfortable lounge area with chairs and sofas. It speaks of the charm that village communities create with innate ease.

Strategically-placed TV screens for the streaming of sporting events are an extra attraction.

In front of the clubhouse, facing north, a new veranda roof provides under-cover seating for spectators and visitors. The boules court adjacent to the building is being upgraded and has been covered by an open-sided Bedouin tent. Lighting has also been installed. Nice touches in the tidying up and improvement of the landscaping add to the country atmosphere and beautiful view.

Management rests with the Franschhoek Club for the moment and membership for both bowlers and social members is under discussion. One of

the items on the bowling agenda is a local league for which restaurants, wine estates, businesses etc. will be encouraged to enter teams. Now that the upgrade is done, attention turns to applying the facilities for uses other than bowling. It is ideal as a venue for social events. There is table, bar and lounge seating for at least 50 people and there is ample parking on the grounds between the green and Lampbrechts Road with easy access to the clubhouse via a garden gate.

The land on which the bowling club is situated remains the property of the municipality and the business remains that of the bowling club; so it is not going to change or disappear. It is a local venue waiting to welcome all to roll up and bowl or socialise, making it an easy fit for Franschhoek calendars.

Text: Editorial Desk | Image: Andre Niemand

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• Patrolling within identified tourist hotspots; • Reporting any incidents to the relevant enforcement agencies as well as engaging with our various tourism stakeholders.

They are the valley’s ‘eyes and ears’, and this added visibility is a welcome measure for many residents as well as tourists visiting our village. Your support in making their work enjoyable is greatly appreciated, and should you have any queries please make contact with Carmen Arendse at the Franschhoek Tourism offices. office@franschhoek.org.za | 021 876 2861 Text & Image: Editorial Desk

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This 2020 La Motte Sauvignon Blanc has a light straw colour with a hint of green, and offers abundant flavours of winter melon and gooseberry with intricate lime aromas, distinctive of La Motte Sauvignon Blanc. The palate is silky and smooth and the aftertaste fresh, but lingering. Beautifully balanced, the 2020 La Motte Sauvignon Blanc is refreshing as an aperitif, but with ample body to be a delightful partner to salads, pastas and seafood. La Motte also introduces a new, modern interpretation to its elegant packaging design.

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My Wyn Wins Inaugural Cab Franc Trophy

Cellar Chat Mark Tanner

In February I mentioned the foreign vineyards which had impressed me the most, the Ahr Valley in Germany. It may be a surprise if I told you that the wine-producing country that impressed me the most was Slovenia. So why this little-known parcel of land tucked between Croatia and Austria?

There are two basic reasons and both could be termed geographic. Firstly, Slovenia is the most western part of the former Yugoslavia, a part that in earlier times supplied the Soviet Union with its best wines. Secondly, from it’s short (40km) coastline to its mountainous interior, Slovenia can produce bold reds from vines almost on the sunny beaches, right up to alpine whites and cuisine that well accommodates this spectrum.

My introduction to Slovenia was memorable. I was attending a wine exposition in Vienna where I met Janez Vercer, director of the Slovenian Wine Institute. He invited me to visit his country after the exposition when his staff would take me ‘around’ on a tour. I should allow four days for this.

I travelled from Vienna to the border and was met at Maribor railway station and taken to a vineyard overlooking the town for orientation.

I was told, by the way, that these vines used to belong to Reichsmarschall Goering!

Maribor at sunset was a time-warp. Many buildings had not been repaired since the war, tiles were missing exposing roof timbers. Walls were pockmarked with shell holes and the cobbled streets seemed to be waiting for a Waffen SS Mercedes to avoid running down a little old lady in black, pushing a pram of firewood!

Maribor is famous for having what is regarded as the oldest living vine on the planet. Over 400 years old, this vine is trellised around the old Town Hall at shoulder height. It produces limited quantities of red wine which is bottled in small spherical glass containers and are never sold.

Instead, they are given to Popes and Presidents and others of similar rank.

From Maribor, I travelled to Ptuj and Ormoz where rather antiquated (1950s) cellars produced whites with names like Lazki Rizling, Siphon and

The local boutique winery, My Wyn, has won the inaugural Cobie van Oort Cabernet Franc Floating Trophy for the highest score during the 2020 Cab Franc Challenge.

Traminec, all very good crisp dry (actually very dry) wines. At Podgorica, being a minor VIP, I was shown their wine library cellar housing white wines and collected cellar detritus from as far back as 1917. I was given a bottle from the year of my birth – a nice touch.

From there I was taken to Koper on the coast.

The climate is almost sub-tropical with hibiscus and poinsettia growing randomly. Wines from here include Cabernet Sauvignon, Malvizia, Cabernet Franc and Merlot.

The administrative centre for wine production is based in Celje, a town especially chosen for being away from any vineyards and therefore ‘non-political’. Here I met my next guide and we headed for Vipava and Primorski Rajan in the west, a region known for perhaps the best of the best and it circles just inland from Trieste in Italy.

The wines were excellent and for the first time I found vineyards that had restaurants. Of course, it is not only the wines, Slovenian hospitality and generosity made for lasting impressions also.

And they braai!

Their biggest project now is to turn from Moscow to Manhattan. I last met Janez, by pure chance, at Chateau de Meursault in France a few years later.

He was in charge of a group of young Slovenian winemakers on an educational tour. Their energy is enviable in their quest for export exposure, and, while not available here, anyone visiting eastern Europe should sample, sip and smile.

My Wyn won the trophy with their Cabernet Franc 2012, which won the Vintage Category of the Challenge. Winemaker Jacoline Haasbroek felt it was a great honour to be able to display the trophy in her tasting room for the next year!

The trophy is named after Cobie van Oordt who started the Cabernet Franc Challenge with Celia Gilloway in 2016. Cobie passed away suddenly on 24 June and Celia suggested the creation of this award in her legacy. Cobie was extremely passionate about Cabernet Franc and felt that something had to be done to expose this Bordeaux varietal to a much bigger audience. Cobie also initiated the first Cab Franc Carnival, which was held at Avontuur Estate in 2015.

The Cabernet Franc Challenge is a 100% blind tasting, judged by 5 well respected and experienced tasters from the industry. This year’s panel was once again led by Chair Christine Rudman, Greg Mutambe, Malu Lambert, Lizette Tolken and Fiona McDonald.

With Covid-19 putting a stop to large gatherings of people and therefore making it impossible to host the 2020 Cabernet Franc Carnival at the Vrede en Lust winery Cab Franc lovers will need to wait until 2021 to attend this very popular event. www.mywynfranschhoek.co.za | 021 876 2518 Text: Editorial Desk | Image: Wine.co.za

Jacoline Haasbroek with her winning wine and the Cobie van Oort Trophy

2020 La Motte Sauvignon Blanc Released “Each year we invite Sauvignon Blanc aficionados to join me in a tasting of the new vintage Sauvignon Blancs before they are blended to become the estate’s much-loved La Motte Sauvignon Blanc. This year, lockdown prevented a public tasting of the unique flavour contributions each area makes to this popular wine, but I am very satisfied with the ultimate blend and excited to introduce the 2020 La Motte Sauvignon Blanc”, says La Motte Cellarmaster Edmund Terblanche.

“Summer was moderate and while volumes in the Cape South Coast area were lower, our overall volume was up from 2019. Harvesting took place at between 17 and 23 degrees Balling to capture natural acids and produce fuller, riper flavours.

The process was reductive, with cold fermentation (14 °C) after which the wine was left on the lees and blended with 8% of Semillon to enhance complexity. I hope you will enjoy the natural freshness of this wine as well as the beautiful nuances of the 2020 season.

“We didn’t know it when we started the project, but in hindsight, with all that has happened this year, it seems apt that we are also introducing a fresh new look for the La Motte Sauvignon Blanc. We are excited about the modern interpretation of our elegant label and hope you like it too!”

This new release is a light straw colour with a hint of green, and offers abundant flavours of winter

melon and gooseberry with intricate lime aromas, distinctive of La Motte Sauvignon Blanc. While acidity is less this year, it is beautifully balanced with the lower residual sugars. The palate is silky and smooth and the aftertaste fresh, but lingering.

Beautifully balanced, the 2020 La Motte Sauvignon Blanc is refreshing as a glass on its own, but with ample body to be a delightful partner to

salads, pastas and seafood. Try Chef Eric Bulpitt’s delicious hake parcels with buttery potatoes and a green bean and mint salad with a glass of the new vintage – it’s a feast!

The 2020 La Motte Sauvignon Blanc retails at R80 per bottle from the cellar door. www.la-motte.com | 021 876 8000

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Tatler Motoring MICHELE LUPINI

Jeep Compass Trailhawk Rubicon Se Ma Sleeper Jeep a mountain track king Trail Rated. To me, that means Rubicon Ready.

Interesting place the High Sierra — the mosquitoes come out by day, there’s an outhouse every few hundred metres and the guides tell tales of ten metre snow drifts in those gorges in winter.

And I fondly remember completing the pretty challenging Rubicon trail running through those parts without getting stuck, many moons ago.

So when this so-called Jeep Compass Trailhawk appeared on our driveway complete with red ‘Trail Rated’ badges on its flanks, we scratched our heads.

Sure, it packs all the soft creature comforts you can dream of in its well-stacked soft-touch but typically Jeep sketchy cabin. A classy 7-inch fullcolour dash and multifunction steering enables 8.4” Navigation infotainment with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and the kitchen sink, to match all the regular rivals.

Can they really call this soft utility mom’s taxi ’Trail Rated’?

Now there’s a communications relay station on top of a little mountain down the road called Matoppie, that keeps our hamlet in touch with the real world. It has an access road that reminds me of the Rubicon — a mostly steep 750m climb up a minutely manicured old 4km logging track that requires a certain amount of skill to traverse.

Not quite a Rubicon level 4x4 trail, but add a good old Cape Northwester and as a certain element of

the local population will say, ‘Rubicon se ma.’

Now getting back to our Trailhawk, it looks like a secondary school curb hopper with a couple of red tow hooks in its jowls and those red gongs on its flanks. On the road, its actually quite dire — hard and crabby and that nine-speed tranny seems undecided which cog it should really have engaged.

Trackhawk performed well enough in its road tests, the big-bore naturally aspirated 129kW 229Nm 2359cc petrol four-pot matches some of the similar sized softer cars with downsized engines that pretend to be utility vehicles and it gets on well enough on performance, as the data below attests, although it’s quite thirsty.

I recognised something in that ride as we went through our test routine though — it felt like a rally car does on the road between special stages.

An omen, perhaps? Still, until that moment, we remained unconvinced — how could they possibly call this soft thing ’Trail Rated’?

As it happened, the Northwester was blowing up a storm and the trail up to Matoppie had also deteriorated a bit through the winter, so the further we progressed, the worse it became. Not to mention the howling wind belted the rain in horizontally to add mud and a fair little torrent down the rocky track too.

But twist that Selec-Terrain dial to seamlessly engage 4WD Lock and its splendid Jeep Active Drive lowrange 20:1 low-range crawl gear, finger Rock mode, and the Compass Trailhawk seamlessly and almost miraculously transforms into a completely different realm as it morphs into a most capable four-by-four.

So much so, that you actually wonder why you never really noticed its 30mm taller 216mm ride height in the flesh. Or its class-leading 26.5-degree approach, 21.2 degree break-over, 31.6 degree departure angles and the custom crafted skid plate. I certainly did miss it touching down as

we tackled some of our Ma se Trail’s most severe undulations and steps up though.

And when it did occasionally bottom over only the most extreme of Ma se obstacles, Trailhawk returned a reassuring thud to report a properly sorted and thought out 4x4 chassis. Any other soft ute in this neck of the woods would have crunched and crackled as the plastics tore off. Not Compass — it is clearly designed to bang and scrape along the floor when needed.

Having braved the gale up top to shoot the images, we took an older less travelled but more severe track down and only became even more enamoured with the Trailhawk. The hill descent control works wonderfully, especially at crawl speed over extreme surfaces, even stopping the car, likely sensing those long droop struts dropping too quickly to safely continue, before releasing once terra firma is confirmed again.

We may have wondered when we first encountered Compass Trackhawk in our driveway,

but a week later it left us thoroughly impressed and absolutely convinced that this Jeep absolutely earns those Trail Rated badges on its flanks. If anything, it shocked us at how good it really is over the most demanding of trails.

Yes it is coarser and ruder on the road than its many soft rivals — never mind it uses more fuel and is more expensive too. However, if you drive on the dirt every day and may well need a proper 4x4 from time to time and don’t want the Raider of the Lost Ark image, or you want a soft-looking weekday runabout that will scare Cruisers and Landys on the weekend 4x4 trail, this could very well be your car.

Surprised? Yes — so are we!

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SHARF'S COVID 19 & LOCKDOWN TAIL

Covid 19 came without warning and it hit hard at the most vulnerable victims. Suddenly 90% of all people could not work and suffering slowly crept into family life… those hit hardest were the animals. No income meant no food and no food meant starvation.

SHARF geared up – with Covid protocols in place – and with the help of a community of animal lovers assisted those who could not ask for food or help.

Pick n Pay Franschhoek provided a donation trolley and bags and tins of dog and cat food filled it daily. Donors sponsored bags and bags of 10 & 20 kg food from Agri Mark and by the time Level 1 started, SHARF had provided over 6 tonnes of food to dogs and cats in the whole of the Franschhoek Valley as well as the Simondium area.

We worked tirelessly with a team of two volunteers packing smaller bags for distribution and a team of four SHARF members distributing food weekly to the different areas.

SHARF also treated almost 500 animals with tick and flea treatments, deworming, sterilisation and taking severe cases of injury and illness to emergency veterinary care clinics.

As winter came near and lockdown still had us in its claws, SHARF, together with Annette Phillips (the mastermind behind the drum kennel project) and John Loehr distributed over 185 drums for kenneling into the communities.

Unfortunately the impact of lockdown is still felt. Many

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animals get dumped on roadsides or surrendered because owners cannot afford their upkeep anymore.

SHARF is daily fetching animals going into adoption or rehab programmes. We get daily calls for help with dog and cat food… lockdown is not yet over for many of our four-legged friends.

Lockdown also saw a little mass sterilisation, successfully complying to all rules & regulations, hosted for SHARF by WATERSHED at the lovely Rickety Bridge. A huge thank you to Stephne Jackson and her dedicated team for doing 25 powerbreeds for us as well as to Rickety Bridge for the venue from early to late.

Brakfest at Le Petit Manoir

mouth watering menu and the heart warming company of both old and new faces. Thanks LPM for hosting us.

SPRING MASK BRAKFEST Join SHARF for a lovely outdoor Spring Mask Brakfest.

Design one, buy one, but come with a mask representing SPRING and stand a chance to win a prize for the most original spring mask.

STANDING OUT FOR ALL THE RIGHT REASONS Date: Sunday, 11 October | Time: 10h00

Rescue Franschhoek Bank: FNB Branch: Paarl Branch Code: 200110 Acc No.: 62836203076 NPO No: NPO 235-331

Venue: LeBoys Petite and Manoir girls from Playschool to Grade 12 NEW RSVP to Abi (072 922from 4078)Grade before75to October DOG (boarders 12) experience the warmWALK VENUE

relationships which make this distinctive, Join vibrant, SHARF for a new look fun dog independent school unique. Add anwalk. emphasis on the venue, the distance, It's all new: future-thinking and global relevance and you have the route, the menu. Get a FREE cup of coffee a school which will realise your child’s potential and tip toe away with your SHARF 100 Club while registering to non-profit, lead, innovate and serve withpawed confidence in aabrand new shorter route. Get As a pro-life, rescue friend on changing world. and welfare organisation SHARF invites your pooch microchipped (if not yet) or come fall in

And to round things off, we hosted a small Lockdown Brakfest at the cosy Le Petit Manoir with a crackling fire,

Surrendered by an old couple, Trixie is a small bucketful of energy and life with loads of love and licks to share with a family ready for a livewire in the house. She will treat you to nerve wrecking stalking skills, tummy aching laughs, dachshund lap gymnastics and peaceful moments of sleep dreaming about her next adventure. Trixie is 3 years old, sterilised, vaccine and microchipped. Adoption policies apply. To adopt Trixie email: info@safehandsanimalrescue.org.za See our FB page for more animals needing a forever home.

all animal lovers to join the new 100 Club love with tiny toes, wet noses and puppy breaths Fund. The fund is dedicated to the rescue, up for adoption. veterinary treatment, basic care, feeding and Venue: Leopards Leap | Date: Sunday, 25 October For an appointment to visit the sterilisation of animals in the low income and Time: 08h00 - 08h30 registration school, please contact Gill Malcolm farm communities of the valley. The 100 Club Registration fee: R50 per dog gilmal@bridgehouse.org.za consists of all those people who commit to All dogs must be on a lead and poop or 021 874 8100 paying the fund R100 or more per month on bags will be the bangle around a 12/24 month basis (with the freedom to your wrist! www.bridgehouse.org.za opt out with a month's notice).

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October 2020 | 7

OCTOBER NEWS

MUSEUM BUZZING AGAIN Since the Franschhoek Motor Museum

attendance at public places are in place and

reopened to the public at the beginning

being enforced, including the compulsory

of August, visitor numbers have steadily

wearing of masks, appropriate sanitisation, no

increased, confirming FMM’s well-established

crowding and social distancing. The revised

appeal has not been lost during the enforced

Deli layout now offers sandwiches, snacks

COVID-19 preventative measures. With the

and treats on a ‘Grab & Go’ basis along with.

recent announcement by Government of Level

Subject to permitted selling hours, a selection

1 alert being implemented, the museum’s

of wines produced by Anthonij Rupert Wyne is

operating procedure has been altered. All of the

also available. See Important Information panel

Government’s statutory measures regarding

below for details.

BIKER BITS Curator Wayne Harley follows in the foot pedals of Mike Hailwood…

Mention the brand Ducati and thoughts immediately turn to its great racing heritage and the endless line of racing machines it has produced. But some stand out more than others. Many of us still remember the rider nicknamed ‘Mike the Bike’ – Mike Hailwood – and the 900 Super Sport with which he won the Isle of Man TT back in 1978, and later the world title. The Ducati 900MHR currently on display at FMM is a replica of the title-winning machine but it is painted in tribute livery that is,

BEHIND THE WHEEL Spring

has

arrived,

coincidentally, also the Italian national colours.

With its clip-on handlebars, no side covers, full fairing, racing seat and kick starter, this

the

bike is about as close as possible that Ducati

Namaqualand flowers are in full

could get to putting road legal copy of Mike’s

bloom, the sun is shining more

championship race machine on the road.

often, and COVID restrictions

The MHR uses the 864 cm3 air-cooled engine

are easing – time to look forward

that had become Ducati’s trademark power

to summertime motoring...

plant. It produces 59 kW and is delivered to

Bel

Air.

The

name

alone

the road through Ducati’s standard five-speed

suggests the good life, and when it came to

fins – that were to follow. Another step forward

gearbox with chain-and-sprocket final drive.

and it’s almost possible to pull off in third if

introducing a truly all-new model to the American

was the wraparound windscreen.

By today’s standards, the steel tubular frame

you really wanted to. But twist the throttle and that’s when all the fun begins…

nation – especially the youth market – revelling

Just looking at this convertible model makes

is heavy and the bike weighs-in at 205 kg.

in post-war affluence, the ’55 Chevrolet Bel Air

you want to rush to the open road and drive

Nevertheless, the bike could easily reach 220

Power is instantaneous and there is loads of

was the right car at the right time. The models

down to the coast with the substantial power-

km/h. Unassisted Brembo dual-disc brakes up

it. The big V-twin pulls from low down in the

were a breakthrough in styling, performance

operated stowed away behind the back seats.

front and a standard single disc at the rear

rev range and just doesn’t seem to want to

and refinement that set the stage for Chevrolet’s

Slide onto the two-tone upholstered split-

supplied good stopping power to this heavy

stop. You then pop it into the next gear and

starring role in American life for decades.

bench front seat and it feels like sitting in a sun

and rather quick classic.

then the next… and before long you looking

The ’55 was actually the second-generation

lounge, the expanses of body-colour metal

Sitting astride the MHR, the first thing I

at a stiff fine or jail time, so you best lift off. I

Bel Air, and represented Chevrolet’s premium

and bright trim making the cabin quite airy. It

noticed is how narrow the Ducati is. The helps

have to admit that I’ve always wanted to ride a

model. Advertised as being “Entirely new through

is less so in the rear, but the whole point of a

make the bike feel more balanced, providing

900SS Ducati and getting to ride this legendary

and through”, these cars were, in fact, built on the

convertible is to drop the top, right?

great control around the windy bits of Cape

super collectable MHR has answered so many

underpinnings of existing models so the claim

Switch on the radio, move the column shift

Town. However, what did take time to get used

of my personal questions on what made this

was somewhat tongue in cheek. But the scene

into D and go cruisin’. The big steering wheel is

to was the power being available almost all the

particular bike so great. This is one classic

was set, and when its replacement was launched

hardly sharp-acting – how many turns lock-to-

way through the rev range, with me not having

machine you will always remember riding no

in 1955 it really was a ‘road to roof’ redesign. One

lock? – but at least it is light. Engine response

to turn up in the revs all the time. As a result,

matter if you love them or not.

of the new features was an optional small and

is easy and strong. As for buffeting, no sissy

the bike was not too difficult to ride in town

lightweight overhead-valve 4 342 cm3 V8 engine

wind deflectors here; just open out the doors’

that went from drawing board to test bench in

quarter-lights and let aerodynamics do the rest.

just 15 weeks. The ‘small-block Chevy’ was to

But the Bel Air deserves to be flashy. It

become one of the automobile world’s greatest

conjures up an era of rock ’n roll – think of

engines and its introduction in the Bel Air was to

Chuck Berry singing Maybellene on the car’s

herald a renaissance for Chevrolet.

radio – poodle skirts and Bermuda shorts,

Six body styles were on offer and it sure was a

crew cuts and pony tails, sneakers and penny

head-turner in any of its many two-tone colour

loafers and when rebels did not yet have

schemes set off with strips of chrome that

causes. The fitment of seatbelts on new cars

added sparkle to the design from every angle.

was being legislated, the first McDonalds

Little wonder that the ’55 was soon dubbed the

was erected and Coca Cola became available

‘Hot One’. Depending on the model, engines

in cans. The ’55 Bel Air set the standard for

were mated with a three-speed manual, a two-

future generations and stands proud as one

speed Powerglide or a three-speed Turboglide

of the best of Chevrolet’s numerous ground-

automatic transmission.

breaking automobiles. Yes, the good life for

The styling was crisp and clean and while continuing

the

first-generation

model’s

wardrobe of chrome accents, the overall effect is elaborate yet tasteful with only a suggestion of the ‘make it then ’plate it’ excesses of

MUSEUM OPERATING HOURS In accordance with current nation-wide COVID-19 restrictions, the following applies regarding visiting the museum: •

wild for the ‘Hot One’...

FMM”s 1955 Bel Air Convertible is currently on view in Hall C.

American automobile design – not to mention

While prior booking is preferred and tickets ordered online – logon to www.fmm.co.za – ‘walk in’ visits are also now allowed.Proof of online booking to be shown for access to the L’Ormarins Estate/FMM.

•

There is ample secure parking on site. Motorcycles and buses larger than 23-seaters should park at Anthonij Rupert Wyne from where visitors will be transported to and from the museum by charabanc.

•

Limited time slots are available with no more than 100 guests per hour – no ‘walk-ins’ will be allowed.

•

Gates open at 10h00 and visitors will have 15 minutes to enter. Thereafter, for each time slot, the gates will be open 15 minutes before and 15 minutes after: eg for the 11h00 time slot, the

sure... and it is no less an enjoyable sensation today. Little wonder then that America went

The Ducati is currently on view in Hall D.

gates will be open from 10h45 until 11h15. The last time slot will be 16h00.

•

The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10h00 to 17h00.

•

The museum will be closed on Mondays, Good Friday and Christmas Day.

ENTRY FEE •

R80 adults, R60 pensioners and motor club members (with membership ID), R40 children (ages 3-12). Guided tours are available upon request at no charge.

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•

The Deli offers refreshments, sandwiches and snacks on a ‘Grab & Go’ basis.

•

A selection of wines produced by Anthonij Rupert Wyne is also available, subject to permitted

To keep abreast of all that is happening at the museum and other interesting features on local veteran, vintage and classic cars and motorcycles as well as updates on sporting events and suchlike, logon to FMM’s website, www.fmm.co.za, and sign-on to receive the free monthly newsletter.

selling hours.

•

Visitors are encouraged the pay via debit/credit card/SnapScan to avoid handling cash.

Tel: 021 874 9000 | E-mail: fmm.co.za | Web: www.fmm.co.za

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During the recent lockdown phases there was much talk and wonder amongst hairdressing clients about what was happening at Kymric Hall. The question being: “Will Brigitte come back or is the salon closed for good?” The highlight is that the salon is open. Erich Viviers and Werna Bruintjies are there and loving it.

Erich hails from Durban and had for some time planned to relocate to the Cape in 2020. He came to Cape Town at the beginning of the year only to find his plans thwarted by the Covid pandemic and the longer than expected lockdown. He returned to Natal as new protocols prevented hairdressers from working. He had worked with Brigitte’s mother for a number of years and she suggested that he could take care of Kymric Hall for the time being. He had never been to Franschhoek, liked the idea, made the move and couldn’t be happier.

Erich’s history includes early days in Joburg, a stint as a ballet dancer and time with a wonderful grandmother and mother from whom he learnt to know and love fashion and style. He has well developed skills in all aspects of hair care and styling, admits to a modern touch and an affinity for working on blonde hair. Of life in general he says, “I like pushing boundaries without breaking the envelope.”

Werna ably assists Erich in helping people adjust back to normality after the strange isolating time everyone has been through. After all, one’s hair is your crowning glory and you wear it every day.

Although Franschhoek clients are new to him, some know the salon well and he is grateful for their return to Kymric Hall. He intends keeping the staff small and the attention personal.

This new Franschhoek stylist admits he has “a passion for women” but that cutting and styling men’s hair is one of his “favourite skills”. He also does beard grooming and looks forward to attending to male clients.

The salon is operative, offers all the expected services, carries retail product and has a professional who has fallen in love with Franschhoek. He loves the natural beauty and the people he has come to know. He is confident about what he does and looks forward to doing more. It’s not every day one hears someone say, “I’m not a hairdresser, I’m a follicle expert”, but it is good to know.

Erich Viviers and Werna Bruintjies

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Gardening in October NATIE FERREIRA

For the Western Cape gardener October is the fairest month of them all. Hard work through winter has paid off and you are rewarded with the most stunning spring garden. A drive through the countryside further confirms the beauty of this season. This is also the month of open garden festivals and the time to get inspired by the talents of our fellow gardeners. Many of these festivals were impacted by Covid-19 but check your local press for gardens that are open anyway. We were blessed with adequate winter rainfalls and our dams are close to full. What a refreshing summer in the garden we can look forward too.

Last month I assumed that you spent so much time in the garden during the lockdown period that I gave you some time off. Now it is back to work. The days have warmed up beautifully, but we still have some very cold days and mornings in between. It is not too late to apply compost and lawn dressing throughout the garden. It is amazing how a thin

layer of fine compost and sand can rejuvenate even the drabbest looking lawn. Applying a thick layer of compost followed by a layer of bark mulch or wood chips on all garden beds gives the garden a groomed appearance whilst providing slow releasing fertiliser and improving soil health throughout summer. You will also save considerably on irrigation water. The entire garden can do with a good high nitrogen fertiliser. I believe in natural and organic gardening methods and will always recommend a manurebased fertiliser; there are a few brands around. Foliar feeding with a fish-based spray like Nitrosol gives all plants a boost and goes a long way towards protecting against pests and diseases. The summer winds are around the corner. Make sure that all your trees are properly staked and tender plants protected.

Roses need some special care this month – the November flush is around the corner and you want to enhance and prolong this display as much as possible.

This can be done by focusing on maximum leaf cover now. Feed regularly with a high nitrogen and potash fertiliser and watch out for pests and diseases. I hate spraying preventatively, but if you had problems with blackspot, mildew, and other diseases in the past it is best to keep up with your programme. Healthy

Friendly Frogs Frogs in the garden are fantastic solutions for insect control and are actually a sign that your backyard ecosystem is well balanced.

A visit from a few friendly frogs is not only an exciting sight for kids, but they are superb pest controllers and their benefits far outweigh their sliminess.

Frogs love snaking on bugs, beetles, caterpillars, cutworms, grasshoppers, grubs, slugs, and other critters that threaten your precious garden. A single frog can eat over 100 insects in a single night! All the more reason to ditch the chemical pesticides and simply let Mother Nature get to work with a few frog ninjas! A frog paradise is easy to create: Indigenous plants, a freshwater source, and goggas to eat! A few upside-down pots, slightly lifted at an angle, provides the ideal home for a frog family.

Every backyard ecosystem has multiple living species, which all create a unique little food chain,

while also supporting the larger circle of life in your area. The food chain is what keeps the balance in nature and what maintains life as we know it. As such, frogs too have their place under the sun and should be protected.

They are excellent biological monitors and will quickly show you if something is off balance in the garden.

If they are happily singing and breeding in the area, your ecosystem should be A-Okay. If your frog friends suddenly go missing and leave your garden, you will certainly be alerted that something is not right and needs your attention.

So long chemical pest control and hello friendly

foodscaping regenerative farming restorative landscape design

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and all the other plant-sucking and -eating critters.

Fungal diseases often follow overcast and rainy days.

I have had good success with regular applications of silica to strengthen the cell membranes of plants as a disease prevention measure. Unfortunately, there are no retail products on the market. Readers can contact me for a supply.

October is pea and asparagus month for me. The excitement of the first asparagus portion and the sweetness of a freshly peeled pea mean spring is here.

Both can be steamed in a little water on the stovetop.

Asparagus cooks more evenly when tied in a bunch and stood upright in a pot.

Happy gardening

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vigorous plants are always the best defence. Pinching back a third of the new shoots on a rose bush leads to more flower clusters in summer and increases leaf cover. Do this regularly this month.

Summer bulbs must be planted now. Flowering annuals can still be sown. The nurseries are flushed with the most amazing flowering plants in pots and trays; you will want to buy them all. These can give an instant display in the garden, but if you are planning for a Christmas garden it is better to buy young plants now. Plan your displays well before visiting the nursery otherwise you will end up with a boot full of plants that you need to find space for in the garden. Find the gaps in your garden first and then find plants for them, not the other way round.

Your vegetable garden should keep you busy.

All summer crops can be sown now. Beware the glut that often follows the excited spring planting.

It is better to do regular successive sowings and plantings of those veggies you eat most often. This is also the month where pests appear in abundance.

A rainy day will inevitably lead to a proliferation of snails. These are difficult to treat organically with only one product on the shelves in nurseries. Pick them off, euthanise and dispense of them. Watch out for aphids, thrips, beetles, caterpillars, bollworm

2010 740mm

Measured at La Cotte/Nerina Street

2015 661mm

2011 2012 830mm 1079mm

mm/month

2019 January February March April May June July August September October November December

2017 501mm

2016 754mm

2013 1471mm

2014 1033mm

2018 867mm

2019 828mm

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22 39 90 122 189 310 577 625 664 790 799 828

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As at 14th September 2020 Steenbras Upper

99.3%

Steenbras Lower

99.9%

Wemmershoek

95.4%

Voelvlei

94.4%

Theewaterskloof

95.6%

Berg River Dam

100.5%

Total Storage

96.4%

Total Storage this date last year 81.8%

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“Thank you Franschhoek for your support and enthusiasm. It has been a long journey, and we have lots of exciting plans and stories to share over the coming weeks and months.

We have created a plan for the Franschhoek High School campus that will deliver a high performance coaching and training environment, sustain the investment in and upliftment of the school, and make the grounds and facilities available to the community of Franschhoek to use and enjoy.

This site plan and property key gives you some idea of what to expect.

We hope to be ready to welcome you all in early 2021, and look forward to engaging with everyone on the finer details and what it means for the town over the next few months.�

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50m Outdoor Swimming Pool

Elite Athletes

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25m Indoor Swimming Pool

Resident Student Athletes

3

Grandstand & Ablutions

Franschhoek High School

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Public Entertainment Area

Limited Access

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Tennis & Netball Multi-Court

Public & Local Residents

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Tartan Track

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Rugby & Football Field

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Warm-Up Field

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Residential Hostel

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Gymnasium

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Franschhoek High School

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Coach & Medical Offices

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Drop-Off Zone

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Parking

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Tiered Outdoor Activity Space

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“1936” Sports Accommodation

ACCESS Elite Athletes Resident Student Athletes Franschhoek High School Limited Access Public & Local Residents AMENITIES & FEATURES Electric Vehicle Stations Food Forest Kitchen Garden Hospitality

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Bhabhathane News Blocks of Solidarity: Care For Education and LEGO Foundation Continued Support during the Pandemic

for other ECD educators, establishing an equal and high-quality standard of fun, developmental play in

Bhabhathane would like to thank Care for Education

early childhood education. Five years down the line, all

NPO, a partner of the LEGO Foundation, whose generous

but 19 ECD centres are actively using this aid in their

financial support allowed for the payment of monthly

classrooms, the foundation phase of all six primary

remuneration of Bhabhathane staff during the lockdown

schools in Franschhoek. Also, with the help of the

caused by the pandemic. In many ways, this contribution

LEGO Foundation, Bhabhathane is striving to improve

reflects the longstanding relationship with the LEGO

the accessibility even further by introducing the new

Foundation. They have been a part of cultivating very

LEGO product “Six bricks mats” into the classrooms.

transformational

The LEGO Foundation also contributed to bringing

‘Six Bricks’ programme taken over by early childhood

together schools within Franschhoek. Bridge House first

development centres and primary schools in Franschhoek.

engaged with LEGO within their programme, and then

The ‘Six Bricks’ programme, using a set of 6 colourful

their teachers went on to share their knowledge with

bricks in fun and engaging brain exercises for young

educators from the five other primary schools in the valley.

impactful

projects,

including

the

by Neil Dendy Young

children, has been a transformational aid in not only

We thank Care for Education and the LEGO

the quality of education for children in Franschhoek

Foundation for the continued commitment and

but has further fostered leadership and sharing of

support towards transforming teaching and learning

knowledge between the ECD educators. The selected

in Franschhoek through Bhabhathane. Their actions

five educators who received the ‘Six Bricks’ training

are a true reflection of their commitment to making a

went on to host workshops and training of their own

difference in our valley.

In Memoriam

HENDY SNIPELISKY

of Franschhoek and Greyton

Died peacefully on Sunday, 6 September, and was buried at Pinelands No. 2 Jewish Cemetery on Wednesday, 9 September 2020.

H

endy, as family and friends called him, grew up on a farm and loved riding horses.

He always retained his close ties to the countryside. His education began at a farm school in Kinross. Then his parents sent him to board at Marist Brothers, in Johannesburg. Being studious, serious, and very bright, after matriculating - a special double accomplishment after losing his father at 16 - completed his BA then LL.B. at Wits University. He then joined the prestigious firm Moss Morris and Ettlinger in Johannesburg as an attorney, specialising in commercial law, company mergers and contracts.

Hendy met Caroline, known as Carol and Cal, in 1978, both being on the board of the Architectural Preservation Society. They used to travel to towns and villages throughout the Transvaal, trying to preserve old buildings. Carol was a prominent architect and they shared an interest an architectural heritage. They married in Johannesburg in 1983. This catapulted Hendy from being a bachelor to being a stepfather to 4 teenage children; Julie, Liz, Rory, and Alex. He was a dedicated father whom the children loved deeply, seeing him as their father.

In 1985 they left Johannesburg for Franschhoek, Hendy farming with fruit and Carol making a name for herself in the district as an architect. Though Hendy loved the farm it became clear that they could not sustain themselves in this way and he opened a legal practice in the town, H. Snipelisky & Co, a big help for Franschhoek residents and businesses. The community saw in him a pillar of strength. Here is an example: The Franschhoek Belgian Development Trust was created in 1998 to administer a substantial donation over 5 years for social welfare, health clinics and crèches, for job-creation, for providing buildings for small and medium-size labour-intensive businesses, for education and a social-welfare secondment programme. Hendy was among the trustees. At that time, he had been a practicing attorney for over 20 years.

In 2008 he sold the business to Mr Anton Kilian from Gauteng, and he and Carol retired to Greyton. Why to Greyton? Maybe the tranquil green village life reminded him of the Kinross of his childhood.

Though not ritually observant, he used his study and practice of law to serve in truth. His voracious reading was how he sought to grasp the truths of the world while serving society by dedicating his life to law to help people to reach satisfactory outcomes.

After being happily married for 29 years, Carol died in 2012. During her illness, Hendy cared for her devotedly.

Hendy will be greatly missed by many, especially by his children and grandchildren and friends.

In recent times Hendy was blessed to have met and be surrounded by the superb care, beyond the call of duty, of several special people. To Sr Jill Moore, to Mr Anton Kilian, to Mr Peter Duncan and to Mr Rodney Stein, and to Hendy's carers, Berenice, Jocelyn, Maria, Ronel and Yolanda: on behalf of Mr Snipelisky's family here and abroad, thank you and God bless you all for making him as comfortable and at ease as possible.

Quoting Ps 90: “"The days of our lives are threescore years and ten or even by reason of strength fourscore years." For most of his 80 years God blessed Hendy (Chanoch ben Moshe "big'vurot", his Jewish name) with strength, too, by passing to his Eternal Reward in his eightieth year. "Teach us how to count and appreciate the short number of our days as this will bring us to have a wise heart so we can use our days fully."

May his memory be a blessing and his Soul rests in Peace!

(Thank you to Rabbi Stuart Serwator who compiled this eulogy.)

Franschhoek Wine Valley News REINHER BEHRENS

Spring is here and with that we welcome not only

from our tourism offices.

the warmer weather but a rejuvenated Franschhoek.

On the topic of new seasons let’s not forget to

During these interesting times we find ourselves in

mention that this year our Franschhoek Uncorked

we’ve had to bid farewell to some businesses, but their

Festival will be taking place over the weekend of 6 to 8

doors haven’t stayed close for too long as new and

November. Save the dates for what promises to be yet

exciting ventures have reopened in their place. This

another unforgettable Franschhoek festival. Watch this

month we encourage you to explore and visit these new

space for more details on this popular event, which will

establishments, which include new restaurants. It’s the

be held in line with the current regulations.

ideal opportunity to expand your culinary discoveries.

We value your feedback and invite you to pop into our

The new season is perfect for an outing to the nature

offices, but please take note of our new operating hours.

reserve or Berg River Dam – exploring the natural

We’re also more than happy to assist with more information

beauty of this magnificent valley we get to call home.

on what’s happening in the region. Our website, www.

Don’t forget your permits, which are available directly

franschhoek.org.za, is also a reliable hub for news.

Birds, Beasts and Bush Club ROBYN KADIS

The Birds, Beasts and Bush club enjoyed a lovely

van der Westhuizen from the Animal Sanctuary gave a

afternoon hike on the Fan Aloe Trail at Topiary this

talk on Insects in the Fynbos. It was our first in-person

month. The Franschhoek Fan Aloe is in bloom and was

meeting which we have all looked forward to.

wonderful to see on the koppie tops. Lots of beautiful fynbos flowers for our enjoyment and of course the best views.

Our September monthly meeting was held at the Salamander Lounge, Artemis on 23 September. Esther

Our next outing is to Ganzekraal on the 3rs of october for some sea views and bird watching.

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slaap met die lig aan.

Tydens die Leeskring se byeenkoms op 5 November, sal die gevierde skrywer en joernalis Dana Snyman sy boek Soekmekaar bespreek.

Die leeskring vergader om 14h45 in die kerksaal van die NG Gemeente Franschhoek.

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Theatrics at The Theatre

Editor’s Letter Siegfried Schäfer

Charlotte van Zyl in conversation with Nick Norman about his new book Going to Ground.

Franschhoek Theatre had to lock up during lockdown but unlocked the doors as soon as protocols were relaxed. Patrons tentatively returned to watch movies like Emma, Dark Waters, Moffie and The Personal History of David Copperfield. Attendance has steadily improved but is kept at half capacity to comply with Covid rules.

In August the first NOTED evening on the theatre

the Franschhoek Hospitality Academy Margot Janse.

schedule was a fun-filled affair of Rolling Stones chat

The audience loved it, as they did the snacks served

and the screening of their Olé Olé Olé documentary.

from recipes in the books. The screening of the film The

The theatre was packed. Before the screening, Reg

Hundred-Foot Journey afterwards was also a crowd-

Lascaris and Nick Davies, members of Uncorked, shared

pleaser. Delighted with the overwhelming support,

interesting trivia about the Rolling Stones and handed

the Academy immediately started planning the next

prizes to audience members who correctly answered quiz

fundraiser at the theatre.

questions. The NOTED evening in September featuring

Another highlight at Franschhoek Theatre was the

the Eagles was another success and the same is expected

screening of Verdi’s opera La Traviata featuring the

when Pink Floyd is the music subject in the near future.

wonderful soprano Renée Fleming. Opera on the best

The first SMART evening was also scheduled in

big screen in town with excellent sound production

September. In another sold-out event, Franschhoek

certainly wowed the audience. No wonder Tosca was

geologist and author, Nick Norman introduced his

immediately scheduled.

new book Going to Ground. He was in conversation

It was interesting to note that in an article about

with the very smart Tatler book reviewer Charlotte

movies in the time of Covid on 17 September, the Daily

van Zyl. Some members of the audience had read the

Maverick said, “The cinematic experience is one that

book and were keen to ask questions afterwards, while

has drawn crowds since its inception as an art form.

others took the opportunity to buy their own copies of

There’s something many people find deeply cathartic

the book to take home.

about briefly leaving everyday life and disappearing

The Hospitality Academy, which previously used the

into a darkened room – into a fantasy world of images

theatre for lectures, came for a fundraising evening

and storytelling. That escape is possible once again,

of food, wine and film. Chantal Lascaris, author of

just with a few extra safety precautions in place.”

the famous All Sorts cookbooks chatted to awardwinning, world-renowned chef and Ambassador of

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FRANSCHHOEK HOSPICE

Annual Potjiekos Lunch

Dear Readers It’s easy to be negative these days. Between the usual ANC corruption and incompetence, the Covid pandemic, the resulting lockdown and economic malaise one would be forgiven for thinking that there’s no good news out there. The good news is that there is good news out there! The bad news is that we are hardwired to focus on the bad news.

In evolutionary terms paying attention to bad, negative things is a way of keeping us alive. It’s better to pay more attention to the charging lion than to smell the pretty flower!

Grasping this insight makes it much easier to understand why bad news dominates the media landscape. It’s been said that we are four to six times more likely to repeat bad news than good news. This explains much about what features most prominently on social media and why increased social media use is strongly associated with declines in mental wellbeing.

Looking around Franschhoek in the past two months since we emerged from the hard lockdown, I see much to be positive about.

Our cover story last month about Together Franschhoek is certainly a case in point, but there is much else too. I sense continued positive sentiment about the future of Franschhoek. Yes, we’ve had restaurants that have closed down, but in practically every such case somebody was waiting in the wings to step in with a new offering. The same, pretty much, applies to gift shops and galleries.

Another vote of confidence in Franschhoek’s future is the news that a new 45-room luxury

hotel is proposed on a local wine farm.

After the first really good Cape winter in years, our dams are, of course, also full – another reason for optimism.

Also, it’s spring and the flowers are beautiful.

You don’t even have to go to Namaqualand to appreciate them; just go for a walk in one of our natural areas to see what we are blessed with.

And we truly are blessed.

While the lockdown alcohol ban has left the wine industry – in the words of wine guru, Tim Atkin – “facing its biggest challenge since phylloxera”, his 2020 report also holds good news. Not only did Franschhoek wineries and wines do very well, but his Winemaker Of The Year is also a local, Boekenhoutskloof’s Gottfried Mocke. On top of that two of the top-rated Franschhoek wines are made from ‘our special cultivar’ – Semillon. Personally, I’m much chuffed to see that our Cape Chenin Blancs did us proud. Far too many wine drinkers still see it as a workhorse varietal and not the rock star it really is.

On the property front, the good news is mostly limited to buyers with lots of stock putting prices under pressure. Nevertheless, there are some sold stickers going up and, as always, correctly-priced properties do sell.

The potential game-changer for Franschhoek though is the FINA High Performance and Development Centre and other sport and associated facilities that are being developed at Franschhoek High School. If you thought Franschhoek was on the international map previously, just wait and see what impact this development will have.

With so much good news around I have to agree with Afrikaans poet C. Louis Leipoldt that “Oktober is die mooiste, mooiste maand.”

(October is the prettiest, prettiest month.)

Until next month

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Financial Matters

car into a taxi, or to rent out your spare room - ideas that may have seemed crazy just a few months or years before.” Other examples of companies or products born in times of chaos include Disney, Sony and iPod. In the last few months, in the midst of the unprecedented chaos created by COVID-19 on a global scale, we have also witnessed great innovation.

COVID-19-driven innovation Harvard Business School Working Knowledge provides some recent examples of innovation driven by the pandemic: grocery stores installing plexiglass shields at checkouts, restaurants and groceries expanding to takeout and deliveries; video conferences replacing face-to-face meetings and professional consultations; and employee monitoring software ensuring productivity among teams working from home.

The need to mitigate contagion risk has also driven new products and processes, such as robots that deliver medicines and meals and collect bed sheets and rubbish in hospitals; electronic prebooking to control customer flow for on-premises businesses; a drone program to drop parcels and spray disinfectant developed by e-commerce giant JD; and “Smart” helmets can identify anyone with fever within a five-meter radius.

Even in industries where digital and automation technologies were uncommon, the crisis led to drastic innovations. Teachers from pre-schools to universities digitised content and delivered it online or via phones. Retailers adopted Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology to eliminate the need for checkout. Galleries, cinemas, concert halls, independent musicians and artists found ways to create, perform and connect with their audiences through online platforms.

And out of Africa…

“There is always something new out of Africa” (Pliny the Elder) Innovations by African businesses and individuals also abound. Earlier this year, the

CELIA MCGUINNESS

How Chaos Sparks Business Innovation “All great changes are preceded by chaos. The disruption we see in the world is the prelude to emergence.” (Deepak Chopra) The greatest innovation is created in times of chaos. Many successful business stories began during times of recession, depression, chaos and crisis. Not paralysed by uncertainty or frightened into inaction, these business leaders and companies used chaos as a catapult for creation and innovation.

This was the message from actuary and innovator Dean Furman at SAICA’s recent complimentary virtual leadership series “Leadership in a time of crisis”.

Chaos creates opportunity In a crisis situation such as COVID-19, people and companies’ needs have changed significantly.

“Priorities have shifted and the way people and businesses operate on a daily basis has changed, creating endless opportunities for individuals and companies to cater to new needs with new services and solutions, or existing solutions offered in different ways,” says Furman. “And that is precisely why there is always so much opportunity where there is chaos and crisis.”

Business innovation in a time of chaos Just some examples of innovations born in times of chaos or depression include Uber and Airbnb, WhatsApp, Slack, Pinterest and Square.

“While Uber and Airbnb, for example, did not necessarily plan on being founded during the Great Recession of 2007/2008, the timing worked in their favour. With so many people looking for extra revenue, it suddenly made sense to turn your

World Health Organisation (WHO) hosted the first in a series of virtual sessions for innovators from Africa to showcase home-grown creative solutions aimed at addressing critical gaps in the response to COVID-19. The innovations featured ranged from interactive public transport contact tracing apps and dynamic data analytics systems to rapid diagnostic testing kits, mobile testing booths and low-cost critical care beds.

Locally, a Vodacom and Discovery partnership has made free COVID-19 Online Doctor Consultations available to all South Africans. To meet the demand for alcohol-based sanitiser, South African Breweries (SAB) adapted its operations; Sasol developed a new unique blend of alcohol-based chemicals to be used in manufacturing of hand sanitisers; and L’Oréal South Africa began producing hand sanitisers under its natural beauty brand Garnier.

Further local innovations range from virtual wine tastings and game drives, and restaurants that deliver all the ingredients so customers can make their favourite cuisine at home, to local craft markets gone virtual and digital yoga, dance and art lessons.

How to innovate – a three-step system It is inspiring to read how businesses are innovating ways to stay relevant in industries completely disrupted, if not shut down, by the pandemic and lockdown.

But how do you innovate in your business and industry? Furman provides a three-step system to innovation: • Focus on your clients – meet their changed needs, make their lives better and listen to them.

• Challenge the way you do things – develop new products or services, and offer existing services in new ways • Explore the world around you for new possibilities – including the many new enabling technologies that can digitally update old ways of doing things and even extend your client-base globally.

“Just like a catapult, the more you get pulled back, the further and faster you can go forward,” says Furman. “When chaos happens, spend time thinking how it can be used as an opportunity for growth and innovation. This is your time to move forward.”

Agripreneur Gleams with Herb-Farm Empire Entrepreneur Basil Williams, the managing director of Herbal View Hydroponics, grows various herbs and other plants on his one hectare of land in Simondium.

With a degree in horticulture, Basil’s love for the natural environment and contributing to its preservation inspired him to start his own herb business and further his knowledge by enrolling in an agriculture school.

Basil joined the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) nursery in Elsenburg Stellenbosch, where he worked with fynbos – the hard-leaved natural vegetation of the Western Cape.

“I started experimenting with herbs in my mother’s backyard with a shade-net greenhouse and took all the experience I gained from the ARC to start my own herb business. That is how Herbal View Hydroponics came to be,” says Basil.

Farming runs thick in Basil’s veins. From an early age, he was keen on gardening and reminisces about the times he used to harvest with his uncle.

“I used to grow strawberries with my uncle in my teenage years, which is the first memorable experience I have with farming,” says Basil.

Basil primarily grows coriander, thyme, origanum and rosemary, as well as smaller quantities of other herbs and microgreens. He uses cocopeat as a growth medium as it can produce harvests for up to five-years in hydroponics. “After five-years, I usually blend it with fertilizer, and use it in plant bags for Newspaper Advert Franschhoek(PR).pdf 1 herbs and sell it to the community,” says Basil.

He uses natural-certified pesticides from AgroOrganics allowing him to simultaneously spray and harvest. He also uses homemade organic insect sprays with ingredients such as dishwashing liquid and chilli, which kills and spurns pests.

“I am quite a big fan off the local organic food movement because it is part of my business plan to grow all our herbs and fine vegetables naturally and organically,” says Basil.

Basil’s older sister and business partner, Caroline Williams, is in charge of production and is responsible for the distribution of the herbs, while Basil looks for opportunities to grow their business.

On his third attempt at applying for the SAB Foundation Tholoana Programme and finally getting in, Basil says he has learnt a lot and is excited for what’s to come.

“I have taken part in many programmes in the past like SEDA and the Department of Agriculture, etc. but I can vouch that the Tholoana Programme has been the best one yet. It has helped my business tremendously,” says Basil.

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Basil has played an active part in growing his community and advocating for the employment of women.

“My role in the community was my inspiration when starting my business. I am employing women from my community to develop their skills and in the future to help them grow their food gardens,” continues Basil. In addition to giving food-health talks and educating locals about food gardens, he supplies them with spinach and seedling herbs to help them start their businesses.

Basil is also an advocate for keeping the environment healthy through recycling. “We currently recycle our waste material into our compost and re-use it as a potting medium for our herb and vegetable plants.”

Basil is expanding his business through a marketing strategy for value-added products such as pestos and chillies. His marketing plan is informed by thorough market analysis and competitor evaluation. “I have been helping a lot of farmers with mentorship and advice on management, marketing and people management skills and have seen entrepreneurs without a vision or business plan fail dismally,” says Basil.

The enthusiastic Basil says he has a clear view of his business going forward and is excited about the future.

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Business Leadership TONY FROST

Relationships make us who we are Nothing happens without relationships! At the heart of all human interaction – progress, war, dissension, love, joy, success, achievement – are relationships. Think about it! Try to imagine anything of worth, lasting worth, and somewhere in that picture will be a relationship.

Humans are herding animals. We need others to accomplish almost anything. Relationships are at the heart of all that is good in the world, and, also what is bad. Relationships are the energy that drives progress, it is what kept us alive when we were emerging into the overwhelming force we are today. In those distant prehistoric days, it would have been impossible to live alone. It was by living in groups that we survived and then thrived.

During the darkest days of the Covid19 pandemic, it is relationships, close loving relationships that people miss most. The inability to have close and personal contact has affected the psychological well-being of many. For some, it was too much and the result was suicide or divorce; for others, the lucky ones, even closer more meaningful relationships grew. At the heart of it is the innate, inbred need for personal human contact.

Isolation is used by torturers to get what they want from the person being tortured. It breaks the soul.

The opposite is also true, close personal relationships feed the soul. There is nothing more energising than the almost overwhelming feeling of love that one can have for another. Just watch the impact of first love on young teenagers. And their absolute distress when it does not work out the way they had dreamed it would.

If you think about it, we are who we are because of the people around us. They reflect back at us who we are and what we represent from our earliest days. We know what we are capable of, or not, because we have these capabilities reflected back at us by all those we have contact with. The deeper the relationships we allow and encourage will assert to us over and over what we stand for.

This belief is at the heart of our self-confidence, the foundation of our existence.

Relationships are right at the core of our existence.

They make really good things pure or become gutwrenching pain.

They are also at the core of achieving real success.

We have organised a fund-raising cycle tour from Johannesburg to Queenstown in the Eastern Cape each year for the last 10 years. Covid put paid to it this year, but, when we started to organise the 1965Ride, every element of the cycle tour was built around relationships. Our relationship with the town of Queenstown and the education so desperately critical to progress there and in the country; it was the tight relationships of essentially three people that organised that first tour in 2011 that made it happen; relationships with the Queenstown schools; relationships with people that brought us our first sponsors; and our first cyclists.

The route along which the tour proceeds also depends on relationships: With the traffic authorities, the bed and breakfast establishments, our supporters, sponsors, the media and, of course, the beneficiaries of our efforts.

The ability to build relationships is the power that resides in all of us and it starts with attitude. I worked for a boss who once famously told me not to worry too much about hiring people based on their qualifications and skills but rather to hire people for their attitude. He said attitude is everything and if the person has the right attitude, they will do whatever it takes to get the skills needed to get the job done. He was right. It does not matter too much what skills or qualifications you have if you do not have the right attitude.

Building relationships starts with an attitude which says “I can achieve anything I want so long as I have the right people with to me.”

We are herding animals. We will always be stronger together, than apart!

This has been shown over and over and no more so than on the sporting field. Our most recent Rugby World Cup-winning side is living proof of that.

Perhaps one of the great lessons of living in and through the Covid crisis is the knowledge that we are dependent on relationships for all the important things in life. The things that give us meaning. And those things are to be found in the warm loving relationships that are to be found in friends and family.

People and relationships enrich our lives. We just need to believe it and live it! tony@siroccostrategy.com

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The decision by the SA Reserve Bank (SARB) to retain the repo rate at 3.5% is welcome news, says Samuel Seeff, chairman of the Seeff Property Group about the September decision.

Unlike the rest of the economy, the residential property sector has reaped the benefits of the aggressive rate cuts resulting in a first-property buyer’s boom. The market up to R8 million has also been buoyant, he says.

There has also been a mini coastal boom in areas targeted by semigration buyers. Those who are not moving permanently are setting up second homes where they can spend extended periods; the remote working trend being a major driver of this.

The improved affordability and pent-up demand following the hard lockdown has boosted June to August sales in many areas to pre-Covid levels and some to the highest levels in recent years. This has resulted in a surprising uptick in prices with FNB reporting 2.8% y/y growth for August, from 1.8% in July. Properties are currently selling at some of the fastest rates in recent years, being within 11 weeks on average compared to 14 weeks in the second quarter.

While the rates decision was expected following five aggressive rate cuts, Seeff says the significantly worse GDP data of a 51% y/y contraction in the second quarter and weaker outlook for the year leaves room for SARB to provide a rate cut at the next meeting.

This will be a vital stimulus to reignite the economy which, save for the residential property market, has not seen any major impact from the rate cuts.

Looking ahead, Seeff cautions that we are in uncertain times. Although there have been a number of high value property sales, the luxury and investment sectors remain muted despite the good stock and relatively competitive pricing.

These buyers are anxious to first see a return of confidence, decisive action on corruption including arrests and economic policy aimed at growth rather than debt accumulation.

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Book Review

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Apeirogon

with Gottfried Mocke, Winemaker of the Year in the Tim Atkin 2020 South Africa Report Congratulations on the Winemaker of the Year award. Did you have to submit an entry for the award and how did you find out that you had won?

No, any producer may submit voluntarily. WOSA coordinates this annual report, which Master of Wine Tim Atkin compiles objectively. It is an important report for all South African wineries, since Tim is highly regarded as an international expert on especially South African wines. I was completely gobsmacked to find out that I was awarded Winemaker of the Year, listening to the live report from London with our young winemaker, Eben Meiring, in our tasting room. My phone immediately started going mad.

Amongst your awards was the 2006 Diners’ Club Winemaker of the Year and you were the youngest! What do awards mean for your work?

Any award or recognition of one’s effort always means a lot to any winemaker. We don’t chase accolades though, but it certainly feels good to get great ratings and to be part of a wonderful team: just think of Callie’s 100-point wine – it encourages all of us to do better and to continue striving for quality.

You are the chief winemaker at Boekenhoutskloof whose Porseleinberg Syrah was Tim Atkin’s best red wine with a perfect score. What’s the story?

Marc Kent had a vision for the Swartland and its quality fruit, culminating in the acquisition of our Porseleinberg site near Riebeek Kasteel, more than 10 years ago. He developed the property with Callie Louw, our vintner at Porseleinberg, and together they worked relentlessly in a non-interventional manner, to ensure a very pure expression of Swartland Syrah, using the oldest block for the 2018 vintage. We are all exceptionally proud of this Swartland offering.

You have a wine making team, how does it work compared to making wine alone?

The great thing about our team at Boekenhoutskloof, is probably the fact that I am always surrounded by such knowledgeable wine people. It is so great to always be able to bounce ideas off people – you don’t get that working on your own. Our dynamics are quite unique, and I am so fortunate to work with Johan, Heinrich and Eben, not to mention Marc Kent, a legend in our industry!

What and where was the first wine you made?

The first vintage I was solely responsible for, was the 2002 vintage, working as a 25-year old winemaker, at Chamonix. I had so much to learn!

Which is the oldest vineyard which supplies grapes to you and what do you make from it?

We are lucky enough to work with the old vineyards of François Malherbe. These special vineyards have been in the Malherbe family for

many years and the oldest is a remarkable 1902 vineyard, which provides a component for our Boekenhoutskloof Semillon. Franschhoek really is the home for quality Semillon in South Africa and it is such a privilege working with these old vines.

How has wine making and the industry changed over the past 10 years?

I think that we have learned to better manage our vineyards, overall, also taking special care to better match our varieties to site. The industry is more competitive than ever, which is always good for the consumer.

You call yourself a wine nut, what has been a game changer for you?

I rather see myself as a constant student of wine.

My light bulb moment came in my early twenties, when I had the wonderful privilege of attending the Hospice de Beaune wine auction in Burgundy.

I still remember standing in that queue for three hours. When I eventually entered the cellar, I made the most of the event, tasting each and every little barrel - the very best of what Burgundy has to offer. It was one of the best weekends of my entire life.

What are your expectations for the 2021 harvest?

Our vineyards are still in its state of winter dormancy, so it is very difficult to predict the growing season. We have had a cold, late winter and at this stage, things are looking good for 2021, but it’s early days. I can say though that 2020 was an excellent vintage, with exceptional fruit purity and wonderful intensity of aroma and flavour.

What are the best wines you have drunk and what is still on your wish list?

As winemakers, we obviously put a great deal of energy into tasting internationally. In order to try and make the best, one needs to taste the best there is. There are so many highlights and I would not dare to mention just one particular wine. I think the 2019 Chocolate Block should be on everyone’s wish list to try…

Colum McCann Publ: Bloomsbury. 490 pages.

There are some issues, like economic migration or global warming, that are so complex or so horrific that they cannot be fully understood intellectually. Yet, when they are given a human dimension, they are made more comprehensible.

The refugee problem became real when reduced to the corpse of a child on a beach.

Climate change becomes tangible when The Golden Gate Bridge is rendered invisible by the smoke of forest fires.

In his latest novel, “Apeirogon”, the Irish author Colum McCann has given the intractable and confusing Arab-Israeli conflict such a human face. An Apeirogon is a geometric term, meaning, as the author explains, “a shape with a countably infinite number of sides. It is a boundless shape, like a story that goes on forever and ever.” And what a story this turns out to be, with such an abundance of angles, sides, views, pieces and facets…

The Palestinian question becomes agonizingly real through the actions of two men, one an Israeli who opposes the Occupation; the other a Palestinian who is studying the Holocaust.

Rami Elhanan is the Jew, Bassam Aramin is the Arab. Both are real people, alive today. They are united by immense grief; both lost a young child to the conflict. In 1997 Rami’s 13-year daughter was killed when a suicide bomber blew himself up in a shopping centre. In 2007 Rami’s 10-year old daughter was hit by a rubber bullet fired randomly by a young Israeli soldier.

When Bassam and Rami learn of each other’s stories, they recognize the loss that connects them. Today, the two fathers are co-directors of the Parents Circle, an organization made up of bereaved Israeli and Palestinian families. They have become close friends, and together they travel the world and visit Palestinian and Israeli high schools to inspire teens to see the humanity of those whom they consider to be other.

McCann first met Rami and Bassam in 2015 in Israel. In due course, he obtained their permission to write a book based on their stories but also incorporating other facts and other histories and other insights that would emphasize and underline their pain and loss.

The result is this extraordinary work in which he tells and retells the tragic story of the short lives of the two girls. He not only imagines their last moments, but he also recounts the similarities in the way the parents, on both sides, learned that something has happened to their daughter and the endless red tape and military bureaucracy that follow.

The book consists of 1001 chapters, some only a sentence long, like the stories that Scheherazade told to ward off her death. These chapters include a flood of fact and fiction, snippets

Colum McCann of other tales, random notes about birds, the manufacture of rubber bullets, letters between Freud and Einstein, the working habits of Picasso and so on. They show the richness of life lived and imagined, making the death of the girls seem even more senseless.

Why is it that reading this story about loss, grief and conflict makes us feel uplifted instead of miserable? I think the answer lies in the fact that, against all odds, people are showing themselves capable of finding grace, compassion and, astonishingly, hope.

Apeirogon is not a book you read, it is a book you experience.

Bridge House Alumnus Performs at The Old Tannery Wellington Violinist and Bridge House alumnus, Jeffrey Armstrong, will be presenting a chamber music concert at The Old Tannery in Wellington, on 10 October. One of the first live concerts since lockdown regulations have eased, musicians are thrilled to be able to perform in-person concerts again.

On the programme is Enescu’s Octet: four violinists, two violists, and two cellists team up to tackle one of the most technically demanding pieces written for this combination. In a glorious 45-minute journey through this massive work, the musicians will encounter soaring tunes, macabre waltzes, brutal rhythmic episodes, and some of the most heartfelt melodies every written. Included in the ticket price is a glass of wine or a glass of beer from the in-house Old Tannery brewery.

Normally fully booked months in advance, these eight high-flying musicians have found themselves with little to do but practise and rehearse. Being able to rehearse a piece like this in such depth and detail is a luxury, and this concert will be special. The lineup includes eight of South Africa’s finest musicians: David Bester (violin), Paul Loeb van Zuilenburg (violin), Joshua Louis (violin), Petrus Coetzee (viola), Stephanie Lawrenson (viola), Graham du Plessis (cello), and Nicola McLachlan (cello).

Jeffrey is currently studying his Master’s degree in Hannover, Germany, but has been in South Africa since the beginning of lockdown. During his four years studying at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire in the UK he developed a passion for chamber music. He has performed at the Wigmore Hall, and appeared alongside musicians such as Lawrence Power, Vilde Frang, and Simon Crawford-Philips. Summer 2021 will see the release of an album he recorded alongside violist, Yue Yu, on Naxos.

Tickets exclusively on Quicket (search: Enescu Octet). Very limited availability: booking essential.

These concerts will be run in strict accordance with advice set out by the government in the most recently gazetted regulations.

Saturday, 10 October | Shows at 15:00 and 18:00 | R120/R100 concessions Text: Editorial Desk | Image: Supplied

A PRO UD SPO NSOR OF. . .

Love and Hate on Takealot Samkelo Jikwana is a busy young man. He works as a cashier at Pick n Pay Franschhoek, is a third year student at UNISA and still found time to write and publish a book!

Samkelo’s book, ‘Love and Hate,’ is set in a rural village and offers plot twists aplenty. His characters deal with love, hate, jealousy, revenge, murder, suicide, patriarchy and more.

If you’d like to find out how they cope you can buy a copy at Takealot.com.

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Smalls THE SHOP AROUND THE CORNER: Yarns, needles, threads, etc. Also beautiful baby clothes and handknitted gifts. 1a Bordeaux Street.

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Stb Masonic Lodge (Chris)

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021 876 4431/082 972 5755

car care etc. You can trust me with your Dalubuhle Primary School 021 876 3957

Burger Excavations

072 3408518

Franschhoek Pharmacy

021 876 2261

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021 876 3310

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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.

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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 10h00. Rev Russell Norman. 021 872 3580 or 082 662 4509.

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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. 021 874 1120 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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