Franschhoek Tatler - January 2022

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SA’s Richest Street Mile in the Valley of Dreams The inaugural Franschhoek Street Mile will take place in November 2022, in this prestigious Cape Winelands village. Located in South Africa’s Valley of Dreams, the village is positioning itself and its breath-taking surroundings as a centre of sporting excellence.

The route takes in the historic heart of the village, amongst others Huguenot Street with the iconic Huguenot Memorial at its terminus. The day’s slate of events will include a Men’s Invitational race that promises to attract the cream of South Africa’s mile talent, a Ladies Open race and a Sport Celebrity Race.

Favourable feedback has already been received from top trainers and former elite athletes, such as Johan Fourie and Elana Huguenot descendent, athletics coach and former star mile runner, Johan Meyer about the Men’s and Fourie, joined Môreson viticulturist Zach Moolman in front of the iconic Ladies Races. Confirmed entries Huguenot Memorial to toast the launch of the Franschhoek Street Mile in the Sport Celebrity Race will with Miss Molly Blanc de Blancs 2015 – Winemag.co.za’s best MCC for 2021. be announced in due course.

“A Street Mile is an exciting and thrilling event Runners will compete for the richest pot of all South that will be enjoyed by residents and guests alike Africa’s Street Miles. Equal prize money is offered for and showcases the stamina, speed and strategy the Men’s Invitational and Ladies Open Races. required from the athletes. I am thus honoured Franschhoek Athletics Club, an affiliate of Boland and grateful to play a guiding role in the inaugural Athletics, has expressed its excitement to be part street mile that will take place in Franschhoek in of the inaugural Franschhoek Street Mile. “We look 2022,” he says. forward to the event and to promote athletics to Athletes and visitors alike will be able to enjoy the the local community and visitors alike.” They added. sophisticated ambience of the village during and The Franschhoek Street Mile is presented in after the event. After the race the Franschhoek Village association with Train Camp, which is building a Market, main road shops, galleries and restaurants will FINA High Performance and Development Centre offer relaxing things to do and see. A little up Huguenot and sports campus at Franschhoek High School.

Street the Huguenot Memorial and Museum complex Conceived and organised by The Festival Factory, is a must-see. Wine lovers will be able to fit in a visit to the event brings together experienced tourism a few of the valley’s eminent wineries. and athletics event organisers. The éminence Further news about event sponsors and grise behind the event is former coach, mentor participants will be shared in due course. and Johannesburg Director of Sport, Danie Malan, who organised the 1996 All-Africa Games and led Johannesburg’s bid for the 2004 Olympic Games.

Text: Editorial Desk | Image: Train Camp

Artwork by Evert Esterhuizen

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New Mayoral Committee Will Get Things Done Following the inaugural council meeting on 15 November 2021 and it’s continuation on 23 November the Executive Mayor Adv. Gesie van Deventer announced her new Mayoral Committee (Mayco) for Stellenbosch Municipality.

Stellenbosch Municipality’s new mayoral committee. Top row FLTR: Deputy Mayor and Human Settlements Cllr. Jeremy Fasser, Infrastructure Cllr. Zelda Dalling, Corporate Services Cllr. Lwando Nkamisa, Community Development (Parks, Open Spaces, Environment) Cllr. Joseph Joon and Youth, Sport and Culture Cllr. Ralphton Adams. Bottom row FLTR: Financial Services Cllr. Peter Johnson, Local Economic Development and Tourism Cllr. Rozette du Toit, Planning Cllr. Carli van Wyk, Protection Services Cllr. Rikus Badenhorst and Rural Management Cllr. James Williams

Mayor Van Deventer said, “After an extensive consultation process, I am confident that the Mayco announced today will deliver and get things done.

The Mayco plays an important role in ensuring that we achieve our goals and deliver services to all residents. This team has several new and young faces with a few familiar names to provide continuity and institutional memory. In these exciting times in politics, we see more and more young people being elected to senior positions. My hope is that this will in turn, motivate the youth of

Stellenbosch to get involved in their communities and play an important role in shaping their futures.

As an experienced third-term Mayor, it’s my privilege to bring young people on board.”

“The Mayco consists of councillors appointed by the Executive Mayor in terms of section 60(1) of the Municipal Structures Act. This team has been chosen for their combination of experience, new ideas, skills, and commitment to serving residents.

The mix of experience with new Mayco members has led to a diverse skillset and many talents that

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• Youth, Sport and Culture Cllr. Ralphton Adams • Financial Services Cllr. Peter Johnson • Local Economic Development and Tourism Cllr.

Rozette du Toit • Planning Cllr. Carli van Wyk • Protection Services Cllr. Rikus Badenhorst • Rural Management Cllr. James Williams Text: Editorial Desk | Images: Stellenbosch Muni

Trails SA Officially Launched

Collecting fresh mountain water from the spring on the pass is considered by many to be one of the perks of living in Franschhoek.

The outcry was therefore swift when the provincial roads department erected barriers where people usually park to access the spring – something generations of people have been doing since the current mountain pass was constructed in the 1930s.

A resident queried the barriers with the district roads engineer. Here’s his response: “The safety of the travelling public at this dangerous hairpin turn had to be considered. To park vehicles in the road is a major safety risk and law abiding drivers must now unsafely pass these stationary vehicles. The Road Authority cannot allow […] vehicles [to] park along the road and obstruct vehicles to pass safely any further. Hence, the placement of danger plates at the illegal stop areas.

“Vehicles can park at the legal rest area, pedestrians can walk to collect the water and the travelling public is now safely managed.”

Locals question the logic of the roads engineer’s actions for several reasons: • Nobody is aware of any accident involving water collectors at the spring.

• The greatest danger at the hairpin isn’t from water collectors, but from large articulated vehicles using both lanes of the road to negotiate the turn; something that has caused several

will be to the benefit of all our communities,” the mayor continued.

All members of the Mayco will undergo lifestyle audits and will sign performance agreements.

The Mayco is as follows: • Deputy Mayor and Human Settlements Cllr.

Jeremy Fasser • Infrastructure Cllr. Zelda Dalling • Corporate Services Cllr. Lwando Nkamisa • Community Development (Parks, Open Spaces, Environment) Cllr. Joseph Joon

Trails SA and Imperial on 23 November held the official launch event for the opening of a new adventure tourist network nearing completion in the Cape Winelands. Trails SA and Imperial partnered in May 2021 to construct a network of off-road hiking and biking trails planned to extend more than six thousand kilometres across the Western Cape.

incidents. Why is this far greater problem not addressed?

• Most water collectors did not park in the road.

Until the danger plates were erected there was space for two light vehicles to park in the road shoulder. Now water collectors park next to the danger plates and are indeed in the road.

If anything, the roads engineer has created a greater danger.

• Contrary to the roads engineer’s contention it is not safe to walk from the rest area to collect water.

There is virtually no road shoulder and either a ditch or a sheer drop between the rest area and the spring. How is negotiating this with heavy water bottles safe?

The Franschhoek Heritage and Ratepayers Association is engaging with relevant authorities in an attempt to resolve the issue.

The launch, held at Vrede en Lust Winery, celebrated the completion of the first adventure trails that link areas around Franschhoek, Paarl and Stellenbosch. Aside from cyclists and hikers, these routes also offer local pedestrians and school children a safe and traffic-free route to reach their destinations.

Trail builders were recognised during the occasion for their hard work and dedication towards the success of the project, which has created more than a hundred jobs for local communities. Twenty-two trail builders have been trained as ‘trail rangers’ with skills to offer medical assistance to people who make use of the trails and to act as custodians of these new routes.

Premier of the Western Cape Alan Winde attended the launch and commended Trails SA and Imperial’s innovative approach to job creation and commitment to revitalising the Winelands tourism industry. “This is a real investment into a real future that changes and creates the real economy of our people,” said Winde.

Text: Editorial Desk

Text & Image: Pieter Naudé

Premier Alan Winde with newly-appointed trail ranger Eon Hendrikse

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Problems in the Main Stream The Stiebeuel River flowing through Groendal is an important source of fresh water that supplies both the Franschhoek River as well as small ecosystems along its banks. In recent years this river has become catastrophically polluted with high levels of solid waste and hazardous toxins continually threatening the purity of the water.

The lamentable state of the Stiebeuel River is what Dr Kevin Winter and his team at The Water Hub have been studying for more than three years. Located at a decommissioned waste water treatment facility just outside Franschhoek, The Water Hub has been testing alternative methods of water purification by drawing on all-natural microbial and filtration processes.

At the facility researchers like Dr Winter oversee custom bio-filtration cells that have been designed specifically for use in the African context. These systems are free of chemicals such as chlorine and can remove between eighty to hundred percent of harmful bacteria from up to one hundred kilolitres of water in a week.

The Water Hub furthermore boasts a purpose-

built litter trap at the confluence of the Franschhoek and Stiebeuel rivers. Here most solid garbage too large for the biofiltration cells is trapped at the final stage to diminish secondary pollution of the Franschhoek River.

Dr Winter discussed reasons for the Stiebeuel River’s rampant pollution in a synopsis released in June 2021. Laboratory tests performed in 2018 by Masters student Jessica Fell revealed a substantial increase in pollution load after surface water entered the river via a stormwater pipeline from the densely-populated Langrug informal settlement.

Aside from higher levels of chemicals such as ammonia and orthophosphates, Fell also retrieved traces of recreational drugs and pharmaceuticals from her samples of this pipeline. These

Where Were You Franschhoek?

Litter gathers in a trap before the water flows into the Franschhoek River.

percent of synthetic chemicals such as drugs and medicines. Dr Winter states that the focus of future research will test how effectively the project’s filters can remove viruses and antibiotic resistant pathogens.

included medicines such as antiretrovirals and antidepressants in addition to illicit drugs such as cocaine and methamphetamine.

The results from the bio-filtration cells at the The Water Hub nevertheless seem promising as the system has shown itself capable of removing sixty FWT_Franschhoek A-Z_2022.pdf

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To celebrate 16 days of activism against abuse of women and children, one hundred and thirty five men, women and children marched down the main street of Franschhoek on Thursday morning, 25 November 2021. They were not only protesting against abuse of women and children, but also against abuse of men and animals. They were supported by the SAPS, Neighbourhood Watch, the SPCA, the ACVV and Stellenbosch Municipality.

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The messages from the three speakers – Councillor Minnie Petersen, ACVV Social Worker Leila, and Rev Sergio Pitersen, were all very clear. We all have a responsibility to draw the line in the sand in terms of abuse against ourselves, but equally importantly, about abuse against those around us, including animals.

Abuse is not only physical. That is probably the easiest form to report on because of the obvious evidence. Less visible abuse, such as financial and emotional abuse are harder to report on. Yet these forms are most probably more damaging because of the ongoing nature and the lack of support received, given the secret nature of the abuse.

We have one of the highest numbers of cases of violence against women in the world: One person, on average, every six hours. However, before people think violence is part of the African culture, it is not but rather the result of degradation due to poverty and the lack of public services and infrastructure.

This applies particularly to male abusers, who feel that the only way to claim their manhood is through physical dominance.

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According to available statistics, 40% of men K have beaten their partners and one in four has committed sexual crimes.

Violence against women is a growing phenomenon and as many as one woman in four has undergone beatings or abuse. Most victims don’t have the energy or education to report abuse.

They don’t have the means to escape either. Day by day they lose the will to fight and to live.

Franschhoek is in the process of establishing a refuge home for abused women and children – La Refuge. However, this is only a temporary shelter for abused people as eventually they must be reintegrated into their own societies.

The lasting solution is to educate abused people so that they don’t accept abuse as their lot in life; to empower abusers through education so that they don’t have to prove themselves through physical dominance and to teach people that everyone; especially our speechless furry friends, are creatures of God and deserve protection.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Valley’s First Black-owned Winery

Cellar Chat

When Klein Goederust winery opened the doors to its tasting room and restaurant in early

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wine, simply called ‘Madeira’. It all started in 1419.

Portuguese navigators discovered two islands in the Atlantic in 1418, Deserta and Porto Santo. From the latter, they could see dark cloud formations on the horizon and went to have a look, thereby discovering a third island, Madeira. The latter enjoyed regular rainfall and, therefore, the promise of agriculture that the other two lacked.

Settlers planted Malmsey grapes (Malvasia) and, with a concentration of sugars, produced an excellent sweet wine from them. Malvasia is still the most widely grown variety. Today, over 400 years later, there are different styles and quality levels of Madeira wine. The highest can be matured for as much as 20 years. The wine was often used as ballast in sailing ships. In the early days it was accepted that sailing across the equator would damage any wine but Madeira which, with a good dose of brandy, actually improved. Today this improvement is effected by a heating method whereby the wine is kept in heated storage for three or four months to get the same results, a deliciously dark, sweet wine.

At a birthday bash in Paarl for a native of the island some while back, he somehow procured a bottle of ancient Madeira. This was offered in tiny sips and years old. The label boasted a 1903 vintage. What a pleasure and what an experience.

Last May I was given a bottle of Port. Lucky me, as winter beckoned and I am partial to this strong, heady, sweet red wine. South African port-style wines may no longer use the name ‘Port,’ so we use names such as Cape Vintage, Fine Old Vintage, Cape Tawney and Cape Ruby and retain the Port

The owner and CEO of the 10-hectare farm, Paul Siguqa, acquired the farm in 2019 and over the last three years has focused on land and soil analysis, and new plantings of vines. He has also renovated the historic buildings on the farm.

Siguqa, who is the son of farm labourers, says: “I want to change the narrative that children of farm labourers are condemned to a life of working on white-owned farms and can never really own part of this industry.” He was assisted in achieving his dream by the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development that supplied him with a tractor and an irrigation system. overtones in label design. Happily, the cultivars used come from Portugal such as Tinta Barocca

follow the correct principles and maturation. More a sipping wine than drinking wine, at around 18% alcohol, it should be treated with respect.

My earliest recollection of Port was at preparatory school in England where, at the tender age of nine, after sipping from a silver cup we were taught to always pass the Port to the left at end-of-year dinners. Happily, the taste still lingers. (Passing to the left is supposed to come from an old Royal Navy tradition of passing Port to port – left). With summer upon us I recommend complementing a warm summer evening with a Muscadel served from the refrigerator, or a Teutonic Schnapps, all of course in the name of aiding digestion.

I rather like ending an evening with a Cognac.

Both Anthonij Rupert and Backsburg can provide pleasant surprises. Further down the road, Boschendal and Tokara can also help.

PS. Once upon a time, Port was made right here.

The Rise of the Hospitality Management Services Industry With a complete change in the reality of operating a hotel or guesthouse in the era of professional hospitality management companies to streamline and improve their operations to survive.

The Minister, Ms Thoko Didiza (MP), said in a statement that the opening of Klein Goedrust will contribute positively to the wine and tourism industry of Franschhoek, and the Western Cape Province. She also presented it as “testimony to government’s efforts of ensuring equitable access and participation of black people in the wine value chain and the wine industry.”

Franschhoek Wine Valley and surrounding farms have welcomed the opening of Klein Goederust.

Siguqa has also been offered mentorship by the owners of neighbouring La Motte Estate.

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Great Heart Wines Settles into Le Quartier Français Great Heart Wines, the staff empowerment project of Chris and Andrea Mullineux, recently moved into a newly-branded space at Le Quartier Français. The Wine Boutique will be open all week.

The Wine Boutique sells all four wines currently in the Great Heart portfolio and is managed by the shareholders of Great Heart Wines. Although the Wine Boutique will not be offering any wine tastings, the full line-up is available as a set tasting at Protégé restaurant next door as part of their menu and listed at R140.

There are currently four wines in the Great Heart Wines portfolio; two from the Swartland and two from Stellenbosch. The Swartland wines are a dry land Chenin Blanc (4* Platter) and a red blend (4,5* Platter) consisting of Syrah, Tinta Barocca and Cabernet Sauvignon. From Stellenbosch come a Chardonnay (4,5* Platter) and a Cabernet Sauvignon (4* Platter).

Chris & Andrea Mullineux created Great Heart Wines as a sustainable way to realise meaningful transformation. The company is owned by the employees of Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines

Great Heart Wines’ winemaker Gynore Fredericks.

directly to the shareholders.

The striking labels adorning each bottle of Great Heart Wines showcase an artwork by celebrated local artist Jaco Sieberhagen. The artwork features the African Wagtail bird, which was chosen as the symbol of Great Heart Wines as it is known in bravery in assisting others. www.greatheartwines.com Text: Editorial Desk | Image: Supplied

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As can be seen with the recent re-introduction of travel bans since the discovery of the Omicron variant, the travel industry has once again been hard hit, with the Western Cape experiencing who had expected to visit sunny South Africa this summer.

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He adds that a recently signed hotel in the Cape Winelands that Providence Hospitality took over management of three months ago has transitioned from single digit occupancy levels to achieving monthly occupancies in excess of 50% and revenues exceeding all expectations. Neil attributes this success to Providence Hospitality’s interventions that repositioned the hotel correctly in the market and aggressively drove sales through direct and OTA booking channels.

Sales & marketing interventions are bespoke and robust with an emphasis on digital presence but not excluding the traditional sales approaches. The team would look at an overall strategy including elements such as website development and optimization, social media, advertising and public relations as well as online reputation management, which Neil coins as “digital currency”.

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LOOKING FORWARD

WINE TRAM DONATION

12 MONTHS STATISTICS - 2021

David & Debbie Blyth, owners of the Franschhoek Wine Tram, made an amazing donation in the amount of R20,000 to their chosen four charities.

Accepting this kind donation here is our inspector Lilly Konstabel and our chairlady, Polly Meyer.

Door to Door Inspections: 733 Treatment: 1901 Direct SPCA: 1708 Other local organisation/s: 193 SPCA sterilisations: (April, May, August, October & Dec) Neutered: 36 Spayed: 99 Court Cases: 2 Court Appearances: 16 Requests for Euthanasia SPCA: 5 Other local organisation/s: 22 Request by Owners: 126 *Covid restrictions hampered some activity

2021, much like 2020, was a very tough year for the SPCA. Our mere existence was challenged a couple of times.

Our main income channel, fundraising through our community, was devastatingly hampered by continued Covid restrictions. But we survived due to the support from our community and a couple of unexpected, but highly welcomed, donations.

Our main goals for 2022 are the following: Increase sterilisations Increase home visits Prosecute animal abusers Improve our facility and raise the funds to repair our buildings Update our systems and technology Upgrade and update our in the field equipment Junior SPCA educationals To enable us to achieve our goals throughout 2022, and our best efforts, by our dedicated staff and volunteer committee, we will continue to drive the following: Increase memberships Drive the Woolworths MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet charity nomination to be the SPCA Fundraising events such as our annual golf day on Friday 25 February 2022 at Boschenmeer Golf Estate in partnership with Paarl SPCA, boules tournaments, Octoberfest, Casino Night, etc.

Encourage bequests in final will & testaments We are nothing without the support of our community and your continued support.

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You can also donate and help us to continue our work in our community. Please scan the QR codes below and choose an amount.

EFT Franschhoek SPCA Nedbank Franschhoek Account: 1670019365 Branch Code: 167005

A18 TAX CERTIFICATE Should you wish to make a donation and receive an A18 Tax Certificate, please e-mail Erika at vicechair@spcafhk.co.za

The SPCA movement enforces over 90% of the animal welfare legislation in South Africa.

Understanding and applying legislation is a key component of the training of Inspectors. Qualified Inspectors are authorised in terms of the Animals Protection Act No 71 of 1962. An SPCA Inspector has to be a highly trained, skilled and compassionate person who is able to deal with people and animals.

There is ongoing training throughout the careers of Inspectors.

Without proper legal procedures and steps taken, prosecution is impossible.

ANOTHER SUCCESSFULL FUREVER HOME This little doggie, that was picked up by our team, was successfully rehomed to a loving family that qualified and is now named Jemme. Aaaah.

Boules 2021 What a fun day! On Saturday 4 December 2021, we had 18 teams playing for the trophy. Rain attempted to halt play but the skies cleared and we had a cool day to enjoy many, many games of boules and mimosas. The top 8 teams played after a lunch break and then it was reduced to top 4 and ultimately top 2. We had an intense playoff for third place between the Hookers and DBCTA with the Hookers taking third place. The final between the Snipers and Esquire was snagged by the Snipers with a 13/3 victory. We raised just over R15,000 thanks to our supporters.

ANNUAL GOLF DAY Our 2nd place winners, Team Esq congratulate the winners

FRANSCHHOEK & PAARL After the massively successful golf day hosted by The Franschhoek Beer Co in March this year, we're doing it again on Friday 25 February 2022.

The same shotgun format with wet holes, halfway snack, auction, lucky draw, fantastic prizes, dinner and wines and the best beer around.

2021 winners, the Snipers, Andry, Joely and Tsinjo with Erika and Polly biting into their gold medals.

We are hoping to have our mid-year boule tournament for the Bastille Celebrations on Saturday 16 July 2022.

We thank the following donators/supporters: Gavin and Johann from Hey Joe Brewery for hosting our event and the second-place prizes Arthur Black from Pick ‘n Pay for donating our delicious ham & cheese and chocolate croissants and freshly squeezed orange juice Haute Cabrière for donating ample bottles of Pierre Jordan MCC brut for our mimosa sales Gareth Robertson from Anthonij Rupert Wyne for donating the magnums of Jean Roi for our winners Three bottles of Gentle Giant 2014 for our third place winners in honour of Rob Armstrong Huguenot Fine Chocolates for their hampers The band, The Offcuts, for jamming for us on only their second performance together Tania Hanekom from Boland Badges for donating our medals for the top 3 teams Deejays Music for giving us a massive discount for our sound equipment Joanna Ulph for some great photographs Big thank you to committee members Polly Meyer, Erika McCormack and Nikki de Havilland for manning the stands all day and Team SPCA playing their hearts out.

R3200 per 4-ball (book your own carts separately, please bear in mind it is a shotgun start and some tees are some distance away).

BOOK NOW! 100% OF THE PROFITS GO TO SPCA Contact Erika on events@spcafhk.co.za Should you like to sponsor prizes, wines, wet holes, goodie bag items, etc. please also mail Erika.

Great boule action from the ladies this year!

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Wishing everyone, animals and humans, a happier, healthier and kinder 2022.

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All Summer Long The season for juicy, delicious plums, peaches and nectarines is in full swing, so be sure to get your share of nature’s ultra-versatile summer bounty that packs a nutritious punch.

With the peach and nectarine season already in full swing since October and plums making their appearance in November, you are spoilt for choice with these sumptuous summer gems.

Known collectively as stone fruit as they all have a pit or stone in the centre, each of the three fruits comprises several varieties of varying colours, tastes and textures, that ripen at different times throughout the season. Plums can vary from yellow, red to dark purple depending on the time of the year, while peaches and nectarines range from yellow to a rosy blush with white or yellow flesh. With such a wide variety, you will want to try them all.

Stone fruit are at their most satisfying when enjoyed perfectly ripe. Be sure to test the fruit for optimal ripeness by lightly pressing the skin.

If still firm to the touch, allow them to ripen in a fruit bowl or place them in a pierced paper bag at room temperature. Only keep the fruit in the fridge once completely ripe to safeguard their sweet, juicy flavour.

Plums, peaches and nectarines are naturally sweet, low-calorie super fruit with a low glycaemic index (GI). They are high in fibre and abound in health-giving potassium and vitamins A, C and E, all-powerful antioxidants that protect against disease. No wonder peaches were deemed symbols of long life in ancient China.

While a plush peach or plum is delicious all on

From Wide-eyed Boy to Promising Chef Sandisile Sonka was only 15 when his mother passed away, leaving him with one important responsibility – the imperative of cooking for the family.

its own, stone fruit can spruce up your summer kitchen creations. Whether you slice or dice them, grill or roast them, they are delicious in salads and add succulent flavour to Sunday roasts, yummy desserts and cakes. Blend them into smoothies for a healthy treat or turn them into peachy cocktails to enjoy on the patio. Be sure to make stone fruit a lunch box staple for the whole family. www.juicydelicious.co.za Text: Editorial Desk | Image: Supplied

Rickety Bridge – Opportunities for Individual Development Rickety Bridge, located at the foot of Dassenberg, used to be part of La Provence, a 17th century Huguenot farm. The portion currently known as Rickety Bridge was awarded to Paulina De Villiers on 13 May 1797. She named her farm Paulina’s Drift. Today one of the Rickety Bridge wines is named after her.

Born in Franschhoek in the Cape Winelands, Sandisile and his mother would spend hours in the kitchen making food. Even though he was young and knew very little about cooking, it instantly became his love and passion.

“At that stage I loved to prepare pap and wors, or simple meals like chicken and potato salad, but I fell in love with the process,” says Sandisile.

His older brother, Gcabani, who also worked in hospitality, shared his passion and experience with Sandisile. This later influenced his decision to follow a similar path.

Sandisile with some of his classmates at the Franschhoek Hospitality Academy & Learning Centre.

As the head boy at Groendal Secondary School in Franschhoek, Sandisile already knew what hard work meant. He was determined to get accepted in the 2020 class at the Franschhoek Hospitality Academy & Learning Centre (FHA) and follow his dreams.

FHA centre provides training in hospitality and leadership development programmes for disadvantaged youths without access to further education beyond high school.

The FHA course, which spans over one year, presents students with a broad view of the entire hospitality industry, pointing to options for going into specific disciplines. Sandisile graduated, receiving top honours in his class.

“FHA has taught me all I need to know: from waitering, being a barista, the art of running front of house, and the duties of housekeeping. Most importantly, they developed me as a person rather than just transferring various sets of skills. You must have the skills, but you must also have the right mentality,” says Sandisile.

After his studies, Sandisile applied for an internship at the Eat Out Food School and went through an interview process before he got accepted.

“It is a great opportunity but I realise that I still have a lot to learn,” he says.

Sandisile Sonka stands in front of the Media24 building in Cape Town where he is currently part of the EatOut Food School.

His internship also includes service at the renowned La Colombe restaurant in Constantia Nek, Cape Town. Those in the know will tell you that working at La Colombe with Executive Chef, James Gaag, is a make or break opportunity.

“My mum is probably smiling down on me.

She always pushed me, but never decided something on my behalf. I had to choose. And I believe my choices are making her proud,” he says, smiling broadly.

Sandisile Sonka stands in front of the Media24 building in Cape Town where he is currently doing his internship at the Eat Out Food School.

Renowned chef and media personality, Reuben Riffel, is Sandisile’s all-time hero and wants to match his success.

“Besides being the top achiever of my class, I really am a hard worker, and I believe that hard work trumps talent. One day, I want to be the executive chef in the kitchen of my own restaurant, a bistro presenting a viby dining experience in a cultural atmosphere,” he concludes.

Text & Image: Marzahn Botha

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UNCORKED and more at HEY JOE Rickety Bridge winemaker Mari Kotzè with Paul Hoffman, Bradley Jacobs, Jonathan McPherson, Dirkie Williams and cellarmaster Donovan Ackermann.

Years ago, the main road to Franschhoek was in front of the manor house and cellar, but it was moved to the position of the current main road.

Rickety Bridge’s quaint name derives from an old wooden bridge over the Franschhoek River, which provided access to the farm. However, the wooden structure was not wide enough, and trucks and larger vehicles were obliged to access neighbouring farms to reach the farm. The old wooden bridge was rebuilt in 1996 and replaced with a wider concrete bridge.

According to Rickety Bridge cellarmaster Donovan Ackermann and winemaker Mari Kotzè, cellar assistants often receive information during training and skills development that is not always clear to participants. The use of theoretical terms without practical examples can be challenging.

Consequently, interest is lost and a lack of selfconfidence develops. Knowledge transfer should preferably include both technical and practical aspects to ensure that the content is fully understood.

Rickety Bridge offers numerous opportunities for the cellar team to participate in as much training possible and for each team member to reach his full potential. Established informal mentorship relationships are conducive to the development of knowledge and contribute to the development of the cellar team. Donovan and Mari believe that

the knowledge gained by cellar assistants enables them to make informed decisions and to take initiative independently. Consequently, the cellar team is less afraid to ask questions, realising that poor decisions are often made if there is a fear of asking questions. This fear, which is generally prevalent amongst cellar assistants, usually stems from a lack of knowledge, which in turn results in a lack of self-confidence.

Donovan and Mari believe that participating in the Winetech study groups and senior cellar assistant workshops improves the participants’ confidence and understanding of the different winemaking processes. Participation in the Winetech cellar assistants’ programmes promotes communication in the cellar; cellar assistants develop a greater interest in the product they work with, which results in increased productivity and establishing sound relationships. Consequently, the fear of asking questions diminishes, and individual confidence grows with participation in the Winetech cellar assistant programmes.

Text & Image: Santi Basson / Winetech Caption: Rickety Bridge winemaker Mari Kotzè with Paul Hoffman, Bradley Jacobs, Jonathan McPherson, Dirkie Williams and cellarmaster Donovan Ackermann.

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Tatler Motoring MICHELE LUPINI

Performance Car of the Year 2022: Toyota GR Yaris Gazoo Racing Toyota Yaris is the Tatler’s Performance Car of the Year Meet the Tatler’s Performance car of the year 2022. Chosen through an in-depth testing process followed by a roll-out through December, Franschhoek’s Auto online team, you can follow the whole process on theauto.page now. This year, the smallest car in the competition takes it. And for good reason too.

GR Yaris Rewrites the Rules See, The Gazoo Racing Toyota Yaris GR-Four has completely rewritten the performance car rulebook. Never has so small a car delivered such an incredible level of performance as this critter does. Nobody has made a car like it ever before; this WRC-bred flier is the ultimate hot hatch. Ever.

Small, light and individually master assembled, its 198 kW 360 Nm blueprinted and statically and dynamically balanced all-aluminium 1.6-litre turbocharged, DOHC 12-valve 3-pot is a technological gem. It has a supreme 154 kW per tonne power to weight ratio split in ideal 59:41 distribution. Turning an intelligent quick-shifting 6-speed manual ‘box the über-Yaris drives all four

wheels through Gazoo Racing all-wheel drive. You know, the WRC Gazoo Racing?

GR Yaris also has lightweight rigid strut front and double wishbone rear suspension with aggressive track geometry and race spec brakes. Figure out its launch control, clutch release and the ideal throttle point and it rockets to 100 km/h in a quite incredible 4.57 seconds! The quarter mile follows in 12.7 seconds at a mesmerising 172 km/h. This is a Toyota Yaris, for goodness sake! Yes. But it’s a very special Yaris. And now it’s Performance Car of the Year 2022, too!

Aggressive Looks Just the Start of It Crafted in the wind tunnel with full World Rally Champion cred, GR Yaris has mega road presence.

There’s nothing fancy in the cockpit. Only what you really need. It’s practical though, with more than expected passenger space. And a sufficient boot too. GR Yaris is actually a great all-round motorcar.

And a surprisingly good daily driver. Ride quality is plush and the cabin’s quiet.

On the road, there’s virtually no turbo lag. It spools up quickly, even at low revs. And then bolts to the redline. With more than enough grunt down low to overtake and merge, even in 6th. But drop the clutch in anger, push it like mad and GR Yaris becomes an absolute gem. Incredibly agile thanks to its short wheelbase and wide track, the car rotates perfectly on its apex. Something we spend seasons chasing to get right in real racecars! Brakes are also great. And fade free.

Incredibly well balanced, GR Yaris only understeers when you get really close to the limit. Select track mode with a 50:50 front rear split and the diff in sport in a 30:70 rearward bias, and GR Yaris really shines. Get on it far earlier than you’d normally dare and it literally claws into the tarmac. There’s exceptional lateral grip, enough to light up all four tyres to exit in a fantastic tyre shredding four-wheel drift.

Fangio style!

This Is What It’s All About!

We only wish it made a better noise. But that’s easy to remedy.

And it’s a bit of a drunkard on fuel. But like the price, does that really matter? It’s already collectable anyway. And we hate touch screens! But who cares…

The Toyota GR Yaris is a one-of-a-kind car. It’s reinvented the hot hatch for once and for all.

This really once-in-a-lifetime gem takes a most deserved Performance Car of the Year award off a surprisingly adept bunch of rivals.

Bravo, Toyota Gazoo Racing. This is what it’s all about!

Read the whole PCOTY story here: theauto.page/ road-tested/performance-car-of-the-year-2022/ Michele & Giordano Lupini and the Auto team Images: Michele & Giordano Lupini

PERFORMANCE CAR OF THE YEAR 2022: Toyota GR Yaris 1.6T GR-Four Rally Engine: 198 kW 360 Nm 1.6-litre turbo petrol I3 Drive: 6-speed manual AWD TESTED: 0-100 km/h: 4.57 sec 0-160 km/h: 10.82sec 400m: 12.7 sec @ 172 km/h 80-120 km/h: 3.15 sec 120-160 km/h: 4.65sec CLAIMED: VMax: 230 km/h Fuel: 7.6 l/100 km CO2: 172 g/km Warranty/Service: 3y 100K/9 service 90K km LIST PRICE: R726K

Gio Thrives in Final Combat Giordano Lupini and the Bullion IT Racing team put the finishing touches to his 2022 Polo Cup preparations with a combative performance at the Killarney final in December 2021.

Lupini, who steps up to the national series next year, caused a stir when he set the pace throughout practice, but he was baulked in a peculiar qualifying incident that dropped him into the depths of the dodgem car midpack. He fought hard in the first heat but the final race of the season went far better for the Franschhoek flyer who clawed back to 8th.

Gio also celebrated 95 years of his family in racing at Killarney. “That one’s for my greatgrandfather, my granddad, dad! Thanks also to my sponsors Bullion IT, Banhoek Chilli Oil, as well as NDT Racing and everyone else who helped make this season happen. Now it’s time to regroup — let’s see what the new season brings…”

JANUARY NEWS

BEHIND THE WHEEL If ever a brand had a hero

then Aston Martin and James Bond epitomise the perfect partnership. It started in 1964 when Double-oh Seven used a DB5 as his personal transport

in

Goldfinger,

although author Ian Fleming had placed our secret service agent in a DB 2/4 Mk.3. But as the DB5 had been launched in 1963 it was decided to use the newer car for the silver screen adaptation.

mm, and.the 2+2 rear seat was removed. A

What we have here is a special version of what

number of changes were made to the engine

came in between…

that helped increase maximum power to 201

The DB4 appeared in 1958 to challenge

kW at 6 000 r/min. Top speed was raised to

Ferrari and was to stay in production until 1963.

241 km/h and the 0-161 km/h time was now

Famed coachbuilders Carrozzeria Touring

15 seconds.

of Milan was chosen to design and build the

Prior to launch at the 1958 Earls Court

bodies. Touring was famous for its patented

Motor Show, in May the prototype took part

lightweight

construction

in the first GT race at Silverstone and Stirling

method, which utilised small-diameter steel

‘superleggera’

Moss drove it to victory at an average speed

tubes welded together to form the body’s

of 140 km/h. FMM’s Series 1 car is one of only

shape with thin alloy panels attached to cover

75 GTs that were built.Twist the key and the

and strengthen the framework.

big six purrs into life, as docile as they come.

The DB4 had been fitted with a new 3670

The short gear lever snicks precisely into its

cc inline six-cylinder twin overhead-cam

slots as the car builds up speed, but once the

engine and was an instant sales success. Then

rev counter reaches 3 000 r/min, the exhaust’s

in keeping with Aston Martin’s tradition of

timbre hardens and the GT begins to growl

developing a racing version of its production

like a British bulldog. Through corners, the car

cars, a high-performance model was called

tends to understeer, but the overall experience

for and the GT design project began. Thinner

leaves the driver ‘shaken – and stirred’…

aluminium bodywork reduced the car’s weight by 90 kg, the wheelbase was shortened by 127

The Aston Martin DB4 GT is currently on view in Hall C

BIKER BITS

Of the numerous iconic biker movies, one stands out above the rest – Easy Rider, released in 1969 and starring Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper and Jack Nicholson. Although many will not remember the full story line, they will not have forgotten the two featured custombuilt choppers, the more famous of which was nicknamed Captain America.

FMM has a tribute machine that is detailed replica of Fonda’s ride. The original Captain America was constructed with no regard for handling or safety. The front forks that stretch out in front at the same 42-degree angle, the tallerthan-shoulder-height ‘ape hanger’ handlebars, super-high sissy bar, no front brake and a pathetic excuse of a rear brake. The studs on the seat are correct US Air Force dress uniform buttons, chromed as the original.

Kick-starting this Super Stock 1340 cc V-twin takes some physical effort, but when it fires up there is that powerful deep note that is so

unmistakably Harley-Davison, the fish-tail exhausts topping it all off so nicely. The engine delivers 41 kW at 3000 r/min and only a handful of revs is needed to move off the line: 120 km/h is reached with ease and you can stay in top gear almost all day long. The seat is low and mounted directly onto the rigid frame with no rear suspension. The turning radius is huge, requiring a good open area just to turn around. But as Hopper said in the movie, “Ya gotta dig it, man”.

Captain America is currently on view (along with clips from the movie) in Hall D.

VISITING THE MUSEUM

Under the latest Level 1 restrictions regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, the Franschhoek Motor Museum continues to be fully operational and the December to March opening times are Monday to Friday 10h00 to 18h00 (last admittance 17h00), Saturday and Sunday 10h00 to 17h00 (last admittance 16h00). Visiting FMM is by appointment only and via online booking.

Entry fees: R80 adults, R60 pensioners & motor club members, R40 children (ages 3-12). Only electronic payments are accepted.

All of the Government’s statutory measures regarding attendance at public places remain in place and are continually being enforced including the compulsory wearing of masks, appropriate sanitisation, social distancing and no crowding.

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

January 2022 | 9

Debunking Lung Cancer Myths Lung Cancer is the leading cause of cancer death globally, with more than 2,000,000 people diagnosed worldwide each year.

When diagnosed early, however, a patient is 13 times more likely to live for five years or longer. Dr Kgothatso Motumi, Head: Market Access and Public Policy for Roche Pharmaceuticals South Africa, shares insight into this all-too-common killer.

The cost of shame “One of the biggest challenges patients face following early lung cancer detection is the stigma associated with the disease. Patients frequently feel shame when they are diagnosed with this ‘smokers’ disease’ and are less likely to seek support. These common feelings can also cause additional stress and health problems.

Lung cancer patients may feel isolated or blame themselves, leaving them unlikely to speak openly about their illness. And even in cases where lifestyle was not a cause of the illness, society at large has preconceptions about lung cancer, which can make patients feel judged.

“The truth is, as noted by the American Lung Association, ‘No one deserves cancer’. Support and empathy are vital parts of the patient journey and tools that contribute towards survival. Lung cancer does not need to be a death sentence.

There are many common misconceptions and myths about lung cancer and it is vital to know the facts to help spread greater awareness. Here are some of the most common lung cancer myths.

Large cell carcinoma of the lung

IN FRANSCHHOEK Dr Kgothatso Motumi, Head Market Access and Public Policy at Roche South Africa

Myth: Only smokers get lung cancer Up to 20 percent of deaths caused by lung cancer occur in people who have never smoked or used any other form of tobacco. Other causes of lung cancer include exposure to radon gas, second-hand smoke, air pollution, asbestos or diesel exhaust fumes. Non-smokers may also have gene mutations that make them more likely to develop lung cancer.

Myth: Lung cancer only happens in older adults Although lung cancer is most diagnosed among people 55-84 years of age, it can occur at younger ages.

Myth: If you get lung cancer in older age, there is no use in treating it Although comorbidities – which are more likely in older patients – may affect outcomes, age alone should not decide whether intervention

is appropriate. The prognosis is still significantly better in older patients.

Myth: Lung cancer is a death sentence Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths.

However, there has been a decline of roughly 2.2 percent in the death toll over the last 10 years. The long-term prognosis is unique to each patient and statistics don’t take all the variables into account. It cannot always be predicted exactly how an individual will be affected.

Early diagnosis, early intervention “There are many important factors that influence patient outcomes. Education about the complexity of lung cancer, the variety of people affected and the damaging effects of lung cancer stigma can help foster better patient care. It is also

an opportunity to champion global access to care and – most importantly – provide potentially lifesaving support for patients and their loved ones”.

References: https://www.roche.com/research_and_ development/what_we_are_working_on/ oncology/lung-cancer/lung_cancer_awareness_ month__20_years_of_solidarity.htm https://www.lung.org/blog/making-lung-cancerstigma-a https://www.roche.com/research_and_ development/what_we_are_working_on/ oncology/lung-cancer/lung-cancer-and-me.htm https://lungcancer.net/basics/mythsmisconceptions Text: Editorial Desk | Image: Supplied

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Cricket Development Success In 2005 a group of cricketers under the leadership of David Rennie and Robert Bertram, decided that it was the duty of the Groot Drakenstein Games Club to empower the wishes of the founder and original donor of the land upon which the club’s facilities stand, Harry Pickstone, by developing a cricket academy for the youth, cricket being Pickstone’s first love. His wishes are enshrined in the club’s constitution and deed of transfer of the land, as follows: “to promote the interests of sport and the spirit of true sportsmanship in the district of Groot Drakenstein”.

In 2006 the birth of the academy was outlined, namely the introduction of youth development by means of a school cricket tournament, support for ladies’ cricket and cricket coaching of the youth, all from the greater Drakenstein Valley. In the same year the school’s cricket tournament, better known as ‘the Lynton Lackay-Groot Drak Under 12 School’s Cricket Tournament’ was born. For the past 16 years this tournament has been run, initially between four schools, growing annually to where it now stands at eleven junior schools.

Although postponed in the first school term by national decree as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, it was played in the last school term during October The Groot Drak U12 winners, Klapmuts Primary. In the and November 2021. A shortened version centre is the Acting Deputy Head and Master in charge of sport, Colin Myburgh Snr, on the left is the cricket coach, of the standard tournament had to be Ruwayden Abramams, and on the right are the two cricket implemented. However with very capable assistant coaches. coaching from Angus Simmers and Colin Myburgh Jnr, the players’ skills, discipline and kit. However, there are those who struggle to acquire enthusiasm for the game grew exponentially as adequate finance. This tournament was financed by the tournament progressed. A comment made four main sponsors, namely the Oyster Collection at the trophy presentations by a well-respected of Guest Houses in Franschhoek, the Grant-in-Aid educator is very pertinent, namely “the players programme of the Stellenbosch Municipality, Bridge from our school are predominantly the badly House School by making their fields available and behaved and undisciplined members of the class, donating kit, and Groot Drak by providing most of the but this tournament has changed their mindsets facilities used and finance through their annual Golf which has been obvious in the classroom; a credit Day. However, finance is always a problem, resulting to the tournament’s youth development success”. in the inability to source items such as clothing in On Thursday 18 November 2021 the final was the form of shorts, socks and running shoes etc. Our played between Bridge House Preparatory and grateful and sincere thanks go to those sponsors who Klapmuts Primary Schools. Bridge House won the have come to the party. toss and sent Klapmuts in to bat. Klapmuts scored The 2022 Youth Development Tournament is 161 in their allotted 20 overs, to which Bridge House planned to be held in the first term, from late answered with 55 all out; the much deserved January to mid-March. Let’s hope that the success of winners being Klapmuts Primary. the past will not be derailed by the Omicron variant.

Over the past 16 years, many of the schools have been able to accumulate a workable set of cricket Text & Image: Richard von Hoesslin

Hospice News COLLEEN DOUGLAS On 10 December volunteers packed 50 Christmas boxes for patients. The boxes were donated by Pick n Pay and beautifully decorated

by Pat. These were filled with delicious eats and refreshments very kindly donated by the following: Ann, Liz K, Elizabeth, Hilary, Barbara, Carol, Renee, Pearl, Marelize, Nadia, Bronnie, Pam and Allison.

In addition to the boxes were bags of toiletry items kindly donated by Anel, Marie-Louise, Pat, Sara, Helen, Liz M and Anton.

On behalf of the patients, we thank you.

The luncheon at Domaine des Anges was postponed due to bad weather. We will now be holding it on 19 February 2022. Tickets are still available.

Left: Some of the Hospice volunteers who helped to pack Christmas boxes for Hospice patients show off their handiwork.

Weightlifting Master Franschhoeker Clive Vandepeer travelled to Johannesburg to compete in the South African Masters Weightlifting Competition held on Saturday, 4 December, at the District Fit facility in Parkmore, Sandton.

Both men and women competed in their respective classes throughout the day. A total of 52 athletes were all vying for two things: to win a national title and to qualify for the World Masters Weightlifting Championships that will take place in Orlando, Florida, USA, in December 2022.

Clive’s results were fantastic. He not only won a South African title, but he also broke three records and, best of all, qualified for the World Masters next year!

His three attempts on the snatch all saw good lifts with 55kg, 58kg and 62kg – which was a new SA record in the 65-69 age group. This was followed by the clean and jerk where Clive made his first attempt at 75kg, followed by 78kg, which set another SA record. His third attempt was to increase the record he had just set, so he elected to go for 81kg. He was successful, so again another SA record which also gave him the other new SA record for the total weight lifted from the snatch and clean and jerk.

All this was achieved as a result of Clive’s dedication and hard work in his training regime over the past year, combined with a healthy diet.

His training program was designed by his old lifting buddy Matt Vine who lives and runs his gyms in the UK. (Matt is an Olympian who competed in the 1988 Olympic Games held in Seoul South Korea as

a super heavyweight weightlifter.)

Clive’s experience in weightlifting has given him a good foundation to help him to his recent success.

He started weightlifting at the tender age of 13 and secured various championship titles, including representing Team GB in his early twenties. Clive’s last major competition was in 2009 at the World Masters Games held in Sydney Australia where he managed 4th place in the world rankings.

Clive also coaches weightlifting and formed the Franschhoek Weightlifting Club. The club, based at the Franschhoek Community Sports Centre in Groendal, has already produced a junior South African champion. Clive has also recently taken exams and qualified as a Technical Official for the South African Weightlifting Federation. He also passed his Safeguarding and Anti-Doping exams. He says he has sat these exams to help develop the sport further and assist elite athletes achieve their goals.

Text: Editorial Desk Image: @ethan_holliday_photography

Tennis Championships: Fortitude and Fun! You could see, hear and feel the excitement on 3 December as Franschhoek Tennis Club hosted the first Tennis Championship for the Franschhoek High School children participating in the ‘Love-All’ tennis coaching programmes.

Bursting with talent, and eager to show Coach Shaun what they had learned, 24 children took to the courts to show off their tennis skills, competitive spirit and mental toughness in their first real competition. There were ‘umpires’ and ‘proper’ scoring, ‘sudden deaths’ at deuce’, ‘real’ serving and tough line calls, giving our burgeoning stars a taste of the small margins between winning and losing.

All of the players rose to the occasion, giving everything they had to make for many close and exciting matches. Those lucky enough to witness the event were treated to formidable forehands, sublime backhands, beautiful angles, cheeky serves, long rallies and the familiar glares and stares of potential future champions. Coach Shaun was highly emotional and extremely proud of what he had seen from his charges.

Three singles’ competitions were held: Under 9, Under 11 and Under 13. In each, there was an initial round robin phase where everyone played everyone else in their group. Group winners went forward to a highly competitive finals section, keenly watched and cheered on by parents, school board governors, teachers, tennis club members and visitors.

U9 winner Mekai Williams receives his medal and prize from Mr Adonis.

Prizes were generously donated by Train Camp who have funded the coaching programmes – the winners were all thrilled to receive their own tennis racquet! Presentations were made by the Chair of the FHS Governing Body, Denver Adonis, and Marina van Heerden, Head of the Primary School.

FTC wishes to thank everyone who supported this event and the coaching programmes during 2021; especially the amazingly dedicated teachers of FHS and Train Camp, our sponsors.

This event brought the coaching programmes to an end for 2021. Planning is already underway for 2022 when our talented youngsters will progress their tennis journeys and no doubt continue to inspire all of us who are privileged to be part of their development.

Text: Ross Hutchison-Taylor | Image: Jayne Culley

January 2022 | 11

Letters It’s not the Bowls Club!

Dear Editor, It is with shock that I read in the Tatler that the Franschhoek Bowling Club was causing a disturbance in the town.

As a member of the club I take it upon myself to bring to the attention or everyone who read the letter, that it has nothing to do with the Franschhoek Bowling Club.

The Clubhouse is run by the Franschhoek Country Club and they do utilise the bowling green for private playing purposes in their business.

In the 20 years that I have been involved and

belonged to the Franschhoek Bowling Club there has not been one complaint about the bowling Club or the Bowlers.

The Country Club is a private concern with a social bowls membership. The Franschhoek Bowling Club is a Bowls South Africa Affiliated club.

Bowls is played on Wednesday and Friday morning and anyone interested in joining the group can do so by contacting Le Roy Elder on 081 557 0557. You will be put on a list and be informed of any activities organised by the Franschhoek Bowling Club. If we should have enough interest we would consider have late afternoon/early evening bowls as well. Please come and enjoy some bowls with us.

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Wine Tram Charity Donations Each year Franschhoek Wine Tram hands over cheques to local charities making a difference in the Franschhoek community.

Thumbs up for the annual Franschhoek Wine Tram Charity Handover! FLTR: Doug Gurr (The Kusasa Project), Lilly Konstabel (Franschhoek SPCA), David & Debbie Blyth (Owners of the Franschhoek Wine Tram), Polly Meyer (Franschhoek SPCA), Martina Strydom (Franschhoek ACVV), Marianne van der Merwe (Franschhoek ACVV), Melisa Prins (FRANCO) and George Mihalopoulos (FRANCO).

“Our community has played a big role in the success of the Franschhoek Wine Tram, so giving back to the community by supporting these local charities is an absolute pleasure”, says David Blyth, owner of the Franschhoek Wine Tram.

Four charities each received R20 000 in the 2021 handover that took place on 10 December.

They are: The Kusasa Project (providing an early development centre for disadvantaged children from the farms and informal settlements), SPCA

Franschhoek (providing a place of safety and care for abused, distressed and abandoned animals), FRANCO - Franschhoek Resource And Network Co-ordinating Organization (providing funding, education and training programmes to create equal opportunity for growth and success), and ACVV (providing social work and child protection services for children and the elderly).

Editor’s Letter Siegfried Schäfer

Dear Readers A few months ago I was accused of prejudice… against palm trees!

I’m not even going to deny it – I do dislike palm trees. It goes way beyond that though. There are a whole lot of plants that I dislike for a variety of reasons; some of which, be warned, are more cogent than others. For example, I don’t like plants with milky sap. I believe most of them are poisonous and the sap is really yucky when you get it on your skin. I also don’t like plants with yellow flowers. It seems such a waste when there are so many more pleasing colours that flowers can be. Don’t even get me started on alien invasive plants – especially ones with yellow flowers!

I thought perhaps my palm prejudice is a recognised psychiatric condition. No such luck though. The closest I could find is dendrophobia, which is a fear of trees. I, however, am not scared of palm trees I just dislike them. A lot.

A bit closer to my lot is an entry in the Urban Dictionary for palmaphobia. Yes, that is a fear of palm trees. The entry reads as follows: “Having an irrational fear of palm trees. Not all trees, just palm trees. This is because they should not exist; they have no reason to exist. If a tree is going to be tall, it should at least be covered in branches and leaves, and not look like a giant schlong in the air. Like seriously, why do they only have like four giants leaves? What is the point in that?” What, indeed.

According to the US Forest Service palm trees “make poor street trees owing to low carbon and ozone absorption – a direct consequence of the low leaf area per plant. In contrast, [a] live oak takes up 17 times more ozone, and 14 times more carbon than [a] palm tree.” Palm trees also provide little shade, again because of the low leaf area.

Complicating my palm prejudice is that I’m geo-selectively prejudiced. That is, I don’t mind

a coconut palm gracefully curved over a tropical beach with crystal waters lapping at its base.

Similarly, most of the palm trees in Los Angeles are indigenous California fan palms, or their cousins, Mexican fan palms, and those don’t bother me one bit either. (Incidentally, the palms lining Sunset Boulevard are Mexican fan palms that are probably tended by Mexicans too.) A common intruder in their midst is the Canary Island date palm, which was introduced by Spanish missionaries for mostly religious reasons, and also found its way to SA. Other than our indigenous palm trees, of which there are six species in SA, these are about the only palms that I can sometimes bring myself to tolerate.

I’m willing to concede that palms have their place, but they should preferably stay there! They are such distinctive plants that planting them anywhere is going to remind you of where they came from and say nothing of the place you’re actually planting them. What’s cool in California is not necessarily cool in the Cape. I think the Cape is perfectly cool without palms – although I’m sure most of Kuilsrivier disagrees…

I did warn that my feelings about plants aren’t always very cogent. In that light, I will confess that there is a palm tree in my own garden! I think it’s a Queen palm. It started out in the house, but now stands in a wildish patch amongst other trees and tall shrubs where I’m generally not aware of its presence. I’d, of course, have long taken it out if it weren’t for the fact that my dog loves playing with the fronds that slough off the stem every now and then. For my four-legged, furry queen even I will keep a palm around!

The palm that elicited the now-confirmed accusation of prejudice has since, thankfully, been moved away from the public eye. Now when I pass the spot on my regular route back home from the shops where it briefly stood I think “Phew, dodged one there,” which is much better than “Yuk,” which is what I thought before… (Thanks Nick!)

That reminds me… Yucca palms aren’t palms at all. But they are also yuk!

Until next month!

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Soirée Classique at Haute Cabrière On 28 November the Franschhoek Hospitality Academy held its second large fundraiser of 2021 at the beautiful Haute Cabrière Estate. La Soirée Classique entertained 55 guests to a wonderful evening of fine food and operatic music.

Guests were welcomed by the magical views of the Franschhoek Valley,Pierre Jourdan bubbly, background harp music and delicious canapés by Matthew Gordon, chef/owner of The French Connection.

The evening continued with a three-course wine-paired dinner followed by a superb operatic performance in the Barrel Cellar by Lynelle Kenned (soprano), Garth Delport (bass-baritone) and Stephan Lombard (pianist).

Music ranged from classic arias to soulful well-known favourites such as ‘Old Man River’.

The grand finale was an exciting auction, conducted by the inimitable Doug Gurr, which raised a total of R235 The Soirée Classique artists: Garth Delport (bass-baritone), 000 for the Franschhoek Lynelle Kenned (soprano) and Stephan Lombard (pianist).

Hospitality Academy. Auction items included: will be added to the curriculum from 2022. To • A private operatic soirée with Lynelle Kenned, date 100 people have directly benefitted from Garth Delport and Stefan Lombard the training and most importantly, despite the • A private dining experience with Dave Schneider pandemic, 90% are in fulltime employment! of Chef’s Warehouse at Maison In addition, each year two students are selected • A private dining experience with Reuben Riffel for a two-year sponsored programme at the ITM • A helicopter trip over the Cape Winelands College in Austria. To date eight students have sponsored by Mike Bosman, including a threebeen given this opportunity. course meal at Haute Cabrière The Franschhoek Hospitality Academy wishes to • A luxury getaway at a Living Journey hotel thank Haute Cabrière and the von Arnim family, • Rare wine from La Motte its sponsors and the guests who attended the • A signed book by Achim von Arnim event and made it such a success. It is as a result The Academy, currently in its fourth year of of evenings like this that the Academy continues to operation, provides a one-year broad-based be able to operate. hospitality industry training programme to disadvantaged youth. Entrepreneurship training Text & Image: Supplied

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Gardening in January NATIE FERREIRA

After the reflection that the December holidays brought it is time to look into the future and embrace what 2022 might bring. After two years of turmoil and uncertainty we can only pray for a year of stability, order and rest for a world that seems tired and broken. Out of all this brokenness and sadness some good nevertheless came forth.

Gardening, for one, is up!

I often start the year with a bit of a trend forecast.

Flipping through previous articles I am pleased to see many of my forecasts play out. Let’s reflect on some of them and look at some new ideas. I started talking about al fresco dining and outdoor kitchens a few years ago. This has become a big trend, spilling over into architecture and appliance design. A visit to a large garden centre or home improvement store will confirm this. Floorspace are filled to the brim with the latest in outdoor cooking, shading, seating, entertainment, and climate control technology. I see this trend continue, but also getting a less structured approach. Being flexible and able to move through your outdoor spaces as the seasons, mood and occasion allows will allow new experiences in familiar environments. Taking the camping equipment out of the trailer into the garden is a good way to start this season, especially for those of us stuck at home once again. The future will be about experiences, not possessions.

The act of gardening or living in the garden is what will bring you true joy, not only the pleasure of a beautiful picture to look at.

We might see a trend towards functionality above aesthetics.

Maybe we are moving beyond my concepts of food-scaping and medi-scaping to a more utilitarian approach. Productive home gardens might become a necessity rather than the current luxury. People in limited spaces are going vertical with new technology allowing pushbutton food growing possibilities.

A huge focus on indoor gardening have played out as forecast, with a focus once again on functionality and plants purifying the air whilst providing food and therapy.

I’ve been talking about a more natural indigenous diversified approach for years and this is coming to the fore, not only in drought-stricken areas, but throughout all climatic zones. Wilding has hit Chelsea this year and I am excited to see where this will take both large-scale landscaping and home gardening. Functional plants out of the immediate environment will not only beautify the gardens of the future, but will be there to feed, heal, sooth and protect us. As technology and science move into the farm kitchen we will see the home chef finding new ways to utilise indigenous foods and turn it into superfoods, medicine, and crafts.

Research into natural home remedies will move from university laboratories to the home; with the internet (soon Metaverse) enabling the power of mass anecdotal research.

After the indulgences of Christmas, it is time for a detox and my time in the kitchen will be limited to the preparation of smoothies, juices, and teas. Having a juicing and salad garden on hand with access to fresh celery, spinach, kale, hemp, and lettuce will come in very handy. I am once again intrigued by lactic fermentation as a means of food preservation and the enhancement of human health and will be playing with all sorts of concoctions to ensure my family’s natural immunity gets the boost it needs for 2022.

Happy gardening.

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It Is Time For A Re-Think!

We are all part of an economic system that has been around since the first shareholder companies were created two and half centuries ago. This system has brought enormous progress for all those countries that employ it.

The only other comparable system in the world today is the state capitalism of China. It too has lifted millions out of poverty and changed the face of the world’s most populous nation forever.

Both approaches to economic activity have brought with them enormous social, economic and environmental downsides. On the social front there has been rapidly rising tension between the haves and the have-nots in both systems and the attendant dissatisfaction with highly visible differences that exist in and between communities. Economically, the rapid growth of inequality in wealth, income and opportunity has reached a level of unsustainability for the systems as a whole.

Perhaps the most devastating effect of these two systems has been the mass degradation of the environment. Thousands of species are now extinct and many more are severely threatened. The interconnectedness of species and the sustainability of the planet are inextricably interwoven. Just two examples of what has happened in our world is that over 90% of the world’s population now breathes air deemed by the WHO to be unsafe; and the 20 most polluted cities in the world are all in Asia.

Clearly, the imperative for the sustainability, future well-being and health of humanity must be economic, social and environmental good governance.

Klaus Schwab is a brilliant man. He started the World Economic Forum 1971 and remains a driving force in that movement. He started thinking about our economic system at around the same time. His thinking has evolved to where he is campaigning for a rethink of the way our economies run. He maintains that the current systems are unsustainable in the longer term. Many influential leaders around the world have started adopting his way of thinking and in the USA and elsewhere a group of senior CEOs of major corporations are beginning to move their Newspaper Advert Franschhoek(PR).pdf 1 strategies in that direction.

It is being more and more widely agreed that the drive for short term profits no longer works for the majority of the world’s people. Inequality is rising all over the world which does not augur well for world peace, harmony and a sustainable future for our planet.

Schwab’s proposes that we move from shareholder capitalism to stakeholder capitalism; a system where all the stakeholders of an enterprise benefit from its activities. From the enterprise point of view this would entail making conscious decisions about the level of engagement and benefit that should accrue to all stakeholders. Of course, this is complex, but the benefits that flow will ensure that all the stakeholders will have a vested interest in the ongoing success of the enterprise and therefore add momentum and positive support and energy to its efforts.

What does this mean for South Africa?

• At the societal and community level we should apply the principle of stakeholder capitalism in our daily interactions to ensure the long-term growth and development of our communities.

We should insist that our leaders approach their responsibilities with this concept in mind.

• Our government should invest massively in infrastructure development. The focus should be on a few primary areas: • Make it as easy as possible to start and run a small business with state support.

• Invest hugely in alternative, sustainable sources of energy. These are quicker and less costly to install than lumbering power stations that belch CO2 which harms everyone and costs a fortune, not only to build, but in healthcare afterwards as people breathe in the poison.

• We must invest strongly in developing our water and fresh water systems. We should not be using drinking water to irrigate gardens and farms!

• We should build no more roads but make sure the roads we have are in pristine condition.

• The days of the internal combustion engine are limited. We will soon not be able to afford to run them and we can no longer afford their emissions.

This means government must invest massively in public transport.

• We must fix our harbours and freight rail system; we cannot afford to have thousands of super-link trucks rolling between ports and cities • We must strongly incentivise and encourage people to invest in and enter the green economy.

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Book Review

CHARLOTTE VAN ZYL

with Ferrentia September New principal at Wes-Eind Primary School What made you decide to pursue a career as an educator?

My father was a teacher and saw to it that I enrolled at primary school at an early age, so I matriculated from Noorder-Paarl Secondary School by the time I was sixteen. My earliest ambition was to become a flight attendant but I decided instead to register at a teacher’s college in Worcester since I was still so young. Once I began to walk in my father’s footsteps I knew I had found my vocation. I soon discovered a deep-seated passion for my chosen career which has never wavered in thirty years as an educator.

Was there anything unexpected in the transition between working as a teacher and taking on the role of a school principle?

In truth, my experience in the educational field was filled with surprises and challenges, so there was nothing that caught me off guard in my new position. I am a peoples person with a deepseated need to help others in my community. I am not just here as an employee of the Department of Education. The path to becoming a school principal was very challenging but also fulfilling since it speaks to the leader inside me.

Is there something in particular that you admire about Wes-Eind Primary School?

Oh yes, my incredible colleagues here at the school. They are the lifeblood of this institution and they make invaluable contributions to our educational space here on a daily basis. I will do my best to create a learning atmosphere in which every teacher at this school can reach their full potential. It is because of their hard work that this school is so incredibly dear to me.

How will your challenges as the new principal be different from your predecessor’s?

Well, the COVID-19 pandemic has created a radically altered educational climate over the last two years, and I will be playing a somewhat different role as principle. In order to carry forward the proud legacy of this school we will have to be more inventive and work harder to ensure our learners receive the education they deserve. We always do our best and we are proud of what has

Poetic Licence HARRY OWEN

Recently I was a guest at a Gala Dinner at the conclusion of a conference in Cape Town. It was a most pleasant occasion with excellent company, fine food and much lively conversation.

As is usual on such occasions, there were several speeches acknowledging and thanking contributors, and a keynote address given by an invited luminary. The orator, a well-known and highly-acclaimed academic, spoke engagingly and well on her chosen topic, making a number of important and interesting points that fitted perfectly with the theme of the evening and holding the attention of the audience expertly.

Designed to fit neatly into the programme between the first and main courses, it was a very good speech. Except for one thing: it went on for far too long. Scheduled to last thirty minutes, it continued for well over an hour.

In truth, the talk was received with some enthusiasm but I felt it had wasted its considerable lustre by the time it finished. The speaker had lost me long before the main course eventually arrived.

The same can be true of poetry: one of the gifts of being a competent poet is sensing when enough has been said or written and then recognising when to stop.

Poetry, of course, is not the same as a speech, a lecture or a sermon. It may well have a powerful point to make but a good poem tends to work by means of allusion rather than statement, by image and metaphor rather than direct assertion. It leaves room for interpretation – indeed it often invites it.

Take, for example, this poem by acclaimed South African poet Chris Mann, who died in March.

Unfinished Creed I believe in blemished fruit.

Broken dreams. Used bricks.

been achieved so far.

How have you and your school negotiated some of the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic?

In the beginning we really did not know what to do or what to expect. We focused on familiarising ourselves with every known safety protocol, and to acquaint ourselves with remote-teaching technologies as hastily as possible. We also divided classes into smaller groups that would come in on alternating days. Our teaching materials also had to be adjusted since we usually only had two days for work that would normally be covered over a week. We even did home visits for children that were too scared to come into school.

What are some of the key differences between a principal of a primary school and a principal of a high school?

The most obvious difference lies, I think, in the dynamics of discipline between older and younger learners. Older learners definitely present more challenges in terms of maintaining discipline and preserving a relaxed, focused atmosphere in the classroom. We see good students in primary school who lose their sense of discipline completely when they enter into higher education, and we often wonder where things go wrong. I dare say high school principals have more grey hairs!

What is something that you as the new principal would like to bring to your school?

Several parents are unable to help our learners with various school responsibilities because issues such as adult illiteracy and domestic problems are still pervasive in our community. Children who come from troubled households generally struggle at school, so I would love to arrange more workshops and seminars for families to overcome these issues. I believe that a child’s educational development must be considered holistically.

What was the highlight of your 2021 school year?

There were several wonderful moments! My youngest daughter getting married last weekend was definitely a highlight. Receiving the news that I was chosen to become the school’s new permanent principle was definitely up there too.

Evidence to the contrary.

The ugly truth. Making do.

Baked beans on toast. Moils.

The beautiful lives of maggots.

I believe in being where it’s not.

Unbankable virtue. Time’s quays.

Slipknots. Side streets. Quirks.

The paths of most resistance.

The holiness of humus. Of air.

The sacred toil of a honeybee.

I note for your urgent attention: Chainsaws in forests. Sea-trash.

Dust-farms. Frag-bomb factories.

Famished children. Torn vaginas.

Cynics. Hovels. Smoking rubble.

The sjambok of the bottom line.

I affirm the lonely. The troubled.

The guidance of anxiety, of pain.

Unknowing knowing. Un-othering.

Prudence aforethought. Shades.

Love’s stigmata. The upper room.

The salty sweetness of a pineapple.

I offer you vulnerability. Touch.

Basking in the rain. Laughter.

The ad infinitum of a prayer...

Superficially this is simply a series of bald statements. The poem certainly has a profound point to make about the way our world is – “Cynics. Hovels. Smoking rubble” – and the way it could be improved with “unbankable virtue”, but it leaves it to the reader to interpret and make personal sense of what the poet feels and believes. It invites us in, advocating the paradox of “unknowing knowing”, pays us the compliment of respecting our sensibilities and intelligence. It says what it has to say but doesn’t preach.

And crucially it refuses to go on too long: it knows exactly how – and when – to stop.

Harlem Shuffle

By Colson Whitehead.

Publ: Fleet. 320pages.

Colson Whitehead is beginning to find a place in the pantheon of great Black American writers like Toni Morrison and Maya Angelou. He is the author of ten books including the Pulitzer Prize-winning “The Underground Railroad” and “The Nickel Boys.” His most recent book, “Harlem Shuffle” was apparently written as relaxation after the story of inhuman treatment of boys in a reformatory described in “The Nickel Boys.”

He has succeeded in doing just that, writing a magnificent book filled with both tenderness and violence. It’s a chronicle of a loving family man trying to make a living in a world of gangsters and crooked politicians in Harlem. The story plays out in three historical periods, starting in 1959 and ending in 1964.

As might be expected Harlem is filled with colourful crooks with names like Miami Joe and Chink Montague. They hang out in haunts like the Nightbirds nightclub or relax in the Chock Full o’Nuts while planning to stage a robbery in the venerable St Teresa Hotel. This particular caper is highly sacrilegious, similar to robbing St Patrick’s Cathedral.

The main character is Ray Carney, who has escaped from a dirt-poor Harlem suburb, got himself a degree from Queens College and has established a second-hand furniture store. He is driven by the need to provide for his wife, Elizabeth, who was born in Strivers Row, the fashionable part of Harlem.

Carney has one weakness, his love for his totally disreputable, highly criminal cousin Freddie, whom he regards as his blood brother. This gets him into lots of trouble.

The plot of the novel revolves around two intersecting themes. The first shows us the upwardly mobile Carney inventively and continuously trying to gentrify his business so that he and his family can escape to a nice house on upper class Riverside Drive. The other theme reveals the many fingers of the criminal underworld that threaten Carney as he desperately tries to save himself from the increasingly ambitious and farfetched crimes that

Freddie involves him in.

However, to call “Harlem Shuffle” a crime novel is as misleading as calling “Macbeth” a story about a murderer. Colson has written a chronicle of 1960’s New York as detailed and inventive as any Edith Wharton novel about affluent Manhattan society in the 1900’s. Colson conjures up the subtle nuances in Black lifestyle, outlook and aspiration, even language, in Harlem. In a detail, he introduces us to the snobby Black Dumas Club, where being light-skinned helps. We are drawn into the riots and uprisings that destroy whole Harlem city blocks when police brutality and voting rights and student activism intersect and clash.

He also catalogues Sixties consumer goods as carefully as the TV series “Mad Men” did, and I found myself Googling Collins-Hathaway, Argent and other esoteric 60’s furniture styles to imagine Carney’s shop.

But, above all, Colson writes in a style that is pure poetry in its simplicity and its evocativeness. One sentence illustrates it perfectly, “Carney was only slightly bent when it came to being crooked.” That is as good as anything John Steinbeck wrote. He also knew how to make low-life characters lovable and interesting.

This is a book to read slowly and digest, word-byword, sentence-by-sentence. And once you have read it, go back and read it again.

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Boschendal Farm and Norval Foundation recently announced the establishment of a partnership that will introduce guests visiting the historic Winelands farm to some of the continent’s, top artists. The partnership will see the establishment of a series of satellite art exhibitions hosted at Boschendal’s historic Manor House and surrounding grounds.

“The combination of Boschendal’s rich cultural heritage and the Norval Foundation’s unparalleled access to contemporary African art will create an extraordinary experience for all our guests,” says Georgie Davidson, CEO at Boschendal. “We are proud to introduce this unique showcase blending history, art and innovation, and look forward to welcoming guests from all over the world to our historic farm to join us in celebrating inspiring South African and African creative talent.”

The Norval Foundation was founded in 2018 and has established itself as a premier centre for the research, education and exhibition of 20th and 21st-century visual art from South Africa and beyond.

Elana Brundyn, Education and Development Partner of Norval Foundation, says: “We are honoured to partner with Boschendal and especially proud to mark our first satellite project on this beautiful historical farm, to create more opportunities for learning through art and culture, and to reach a more expansive audience.”

Visitors are now welcomed by a contemporary collection of art that contrasts with the Manor House’s rich history, providing a nuanced experience for art lovers. The first year’s programming will be drawn from Norval Foundation’s Homestead

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Exhibitions will rotate every three to four months and admission is free.

In addition to the museum-quality exhibitions on show in the Manor House, a bespoke art retail section will be introduced alongside it and will include, to start with, unique clay vases by designer and sculptor Githan Coopoo specifically created for Boschendal. The exhibition Githan Coopoo: Structural Integrity will be the artist’s first solo exhibition. The art retail offering is a perfect complement to the farm’s recently launched omni-channel retail offering that delivers a selection of locally sourced goods to South African homes.

Work has been completed on a sensitive renovation and restoration of the historic Manor House. In consultation with specialists from Cape Heritage, Boschendal and its architect partners have made temporary changes to the Manor House’s interior to accommodate the art displays and an anticipated increased footfall from visitors excited to see the Norval satellite art exhibitions at the farm. www.boschendal.com | www.norvalfoundation.org Text: Editorial Desk | Image: Supplied

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Community Events

STUFF WANTED: All manner of clothing and household items needed for our ‘First Friday of The Month’ jumble sales. Please help us to help the

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 (May not take place, depending on Covid regulations)

CHURCH SERVICES METHODIST CHURCH: Sunday service 10h00. Rev Russell Norman. 021 872 3580 or 082 662 4509.

NG KERK: Sondagdienste 09h30. Geen aanddiens.

Ds Peet Bester. 021 876 2431. Besoekers welkom.New Apostolic Church: Le Roux Street, Groendal. Sundays 09h00, Wednesdays 19h30. Rector: Charles Leibrandt.

ST GEORGE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Groot Drakenstein.

Sunday Services: Holy Communion and Sunday School 10h00. Revd Wilfred Meyer 084 407 1280. Office - 021 874 4008. willowdale@cybersmart.co.za

Delivered

083 745 5344

Bridge House School

021 874 8100

Franschhoek High School

021 876 2079

Groendal Primary School

021 876 2448

Groendal Secondary School 021 876 2211 Wes-Eind Primary School

021 876 2360

Dalubuhle Primary School

021 876 3957

STORAGE Franschhoek Storage

021 876 2174

021 808 8019

Municipality (Office Hours)

021 808 8700

Municipality (afternoon only)

021 808 8890

Municipality 24hr Service

021 808 8700

OCW

RESTORATION & PROJECT MANAGEMENT

TOURIST INFORMATION & SERVICES Info Office

021 876 3603

Winelands Experience

021 876 4042

Huguenot Memorial Museum

021 876 2532

TRANSPORT GOODS Gerald Fourie

021 876 2940/082 821 5234

VETERINARY Fhk Animal Clinic (plus surgery) Emergencies/Weekends

021 876 2504 021 863 3187/082 8089 100

EMERGENCY NUMBERS Stb Fire Dept. (Buildings) District Municipality(Bush & veld)

021 808 8888 021 887 4446 021 886 9244

Police Eskom

10111/021 876 8061 086 003 7566

021 876 4622

Dr Alexander Heywood

021 876 2474

Dr Schalk du Plessis

021 876 3070

DOCTORS

Restoration | Carpentry Joinery | Built-in Cupboards C: 071 990 9219 • C: 082 390 8191 ocwcarpentry@gmail.com Old Simondium Winery, R45 PO Box 5, Groot Drakenstein, 7680

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

Useful Numbers ACCOUNTANTS 021 876 2676

ATTORNEYS Susan Charlesworth

021 876 2592/072 402 9469

Snipelisky & Killian

083 250 0943/021 876 2084

BURGLAR ALARMS 021 876 3308 021 876 3031

Franschhoek Tennis Club

078 278 4843

FHK Heritage & Ratepayers Ass.

082 496 8749

Groot Drakenstein Games Club

021 874 1906

- Craig Mc Naught: Captain

080 845 1014 082 490 0405 021 876 3775

Stb Masonic Lodge (Chris)

072 211 9991

Franschhoek Rotary Club

082 891 4613

Franschhoek Probus Club

021 876 3179

ELECTRICAL Franschhoek Electric

074 313 7829/021 876 3640

3442 or suenorman50@outlook.com.

Rensburg Electrical

021 876 2120/083 309 2923

EXCAVATIONS

Appliance Repair 24/7 Fridges | Freezers Washing machines Tumble dryers, etc.

Gas refill from R250

WhatsApp welcome

Email info@franschhoektatler.co.za

SPCA

Dr Karin Eksteen

To be added to the list contact Sue Norman on 083 321

HERE!

021 876 2670

UNITING REFORMED CHURCH: Sunday service 09h30.

Dr Shaun Burrows. 021 876 2632. Visitors welcome.

in season, chicken, eggs, cheese, honey, etc. Lists of

YOUR AD

021 876 2342

Welfare (ACVV)

021 946 1646

Lions

Franschhoekers are already receiving weekly deliveries.

Post Office

DENTISTS

- Lejean Pieterse, Hiring

on Tuesday for Wednesday delivery. A number of

021 808 8406

N1, N2 & R300 Emergency number:

weekly to Franschhoek, including vegetables and fruit available produce received on Monday, orders placed

021 876 3085

Library

TRINITY CHURCH: Worship Sundays at 09h30 at L’Ermitage Chapel, with Holy Communion. Weekday service Thursday at 10h30 at Fleur de Lis. Contact Gavin – 083 799 0726.

Boland Bridge Club

PRODUCE:

Hospice

021 852 3318

collect. 021 876 4808

FARM

074 686 2364

(Ward 4) Clr Johnson (DA)

082 812 1476

021 876 2346

CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS

ORGANIC

(Ward 3) Clr Manuel (DA)

PUBLIC SERVICES

Plaaswag

Pepler Alarms

FRESH,

082 404 5055

021 876 3759

Omnipage Farm Watch

in La Provence Street, Groendal, or phone for us to CHANGING TO A SALT WATER SYSTEM? Let us advise

021 808 8490

(Ward 2) Clr Petersen (DA)

021 876 4234/082 582 1029

SHOFAR CHRISTIAN CHURCH: Services - 09h00 & 18h00 English services at 7 Lambrechts Street. Pastor Richard Wade. 083 225 8529. All welcome!

animals of the valley. Please drop off at the SPCA clinic

& quote for you! Call RiaPools: 072 347 5355

(Ward 1) Clr Frazenburg (DA)

SCHOOLS

SPORT

Tax Shop

you out! Call RiaPools: 072 347 5355

074 363 7744/021 876 4316

PLUMBERS

essential.

Even those very high windows that you can’t reach

021 872 3530

PHYSIOTHERAPY

house, garage or walls. Those walls of your house do

Bestel: Voor Donderdae, 18h00 @ R8 elk Optel: Vrydae

021 876 3025

OPTOMETRIST

PSYCHOLOGIST

laundry and housekeeping during their stay. Service is

083 321 3442

PostNet

Franschhoek Plumbing

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

021 876 2612/072 347 5355

Sue’s Gardens

Claire Horn

084 264 0000

EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE

Clock Repairs

Contact Len van der Walt – 082 579 2994. Booking

moulds and turn your walls into new shiny ones.

021 876 4622

021 876 3310

coffee. Meetings held as Villa Visaggio outside Paarl.

not require repainting. We can clean off the greenish

021 876 2561

Dr Bernard Fisher 021 876 2261

Ria Pools (Franschhoek)

021 876 2304

Dr Nicolas Els

Franschhoek Health Club

FRESH CLEANER: We offer cleaning services. We are

THE PERFECT PANCAKE PLACE Bel: 073 663 1232

Dr Hannes Van der Merwe

Franschhoek Pharmacy

here to help you with your cleaning services, be it your

also provide you with a cleaner for your self-catering

072 3408518

INTERNET ACCESS

LEADERSHIP:

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and fire places we can clean them for you. We can

021 876 4431/082 972 5755

Burger Excavations

HOUSE & GARDEN

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RE-THINKING

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Views expressed are not necessarily those of the editor. Publication of editorial or advertising matter does not imply endorsement o r warranty in respect of goods or services therin described.

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Sue’s Gardens Sue Norman

Ons gebruik ons gevorderde lugopmeting stelsel om ‘n kwaliteit besproeiingsontwerp en -stelsel te lewer.

Landscaping and maintenance of gardens, all sizes!

Mulching services available.

We use our advanced aerial survey equipment to supply a high quality irrigation design and system.

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WE MANAGE ALL RELATED HOMEOWNER SERVICES WITHIN FRANSCHHOEK, BOLAND, WINELANDS AND SURROUNDS

Unit A, Fabriek Nationale No 1, 9 Fabriek street, Franschhoek 7690 herman@franschhoekelectric.co.za www.franschhoekelectric.co.za

074 313 7829

FLOOR MASTER STELLENBOSCH

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Wooden floor repairs, sanding & polishing. Since 1992.

Also solid wood & laminated flooring installations.

Call Tim for a free quotation.

CARBON & ENERGY

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Just imagine a school where young minds are inspired; where individual care and attention is combined with a distinctive, progressive education and where changemakers are equipped with skills for a world beyond our imagination. Bridge House is a leading independent, co-ed day and boarding school, situated in a beautiful, safe setting in the Franschhoek Valley.

Zabicon is a new generation of specialized building contractors, driven to achieve exceptional quality and performance, built on the continuing foundations of quality workmanship professional integrity and dedication to fullling your need through excellence of service.

· An independent (IEB) Matric examination accepted by universities worldwide · An excellent academic track record – 100% pass rate to date · A wide variety of traditional team and individual sports and cultural activities · Four, spacious, modern boarding houses for students from Grade 6 to 12 · Extensive facilities on 28 hectares of land

OUR SERVICES: New Builds Renovations Maintenance Contact: Jason Swanepoel 082 068 2626

Open Day is any day you want it to be.

Contact Gill Malcolm gilmal@bridgehouse.org.za or +27 (0) 874 8100 for a bespoke tour of the school or an online interview with the Head.

FOLLOW US ON:

www.bridgehouse.org.za

KENNISGEWING: STIGTING VAN WYKSKOMITEES: STELLENBOSCH MUNISIPALITEIT Noudat die plaaslike regeringsverkiesing op 1 November 2021 afgehandel is, moet die munisipaliteit soos bepaal in die Wet op Plaaslike Regering: Munisipale Strukture Wet, 117 van 1998, wykskomitees vestig in al 23 wyke.

NOTICE: ESTABLISHMENT OF WARD COMMITTEES: STELLENBOSCH MUNICIPALITY Following the successful local government elections held on 1 November 2021, Stellenbosch Municipality has to establish ward committees in all 23 wards as provided for by Sections 72, 73, 74 and 75 of the Local Government, Municipal Structures Act, 117 of 1998.

Die doel van 'n wykskomitee is om deelnemende demokrasie in plaaslike regering te bevorder:

The objective of a Ward Committee is to enhance participatory democracy in local government:

'n Wykskomitee -

A Ward Committee -

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is 'n raadgewende liggaam sonder uitvoerende magte,

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is an advisory body without any executive powers,

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is onafhanklik,

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is independent,

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is 'n verteenwoordigende struktuur van die wyk, en

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is a representative structure of the ward, and

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is onpartydig en voer sy funksie uit sonder vrees, guns of vooroordeel.

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is impartial and performs its functions without fear, favour or prejudice.

Kriteria vir verkiesing:

Election criteria:

Om as 'n lid van 'n wykskomitee verkies te word, moet 'n persoon -

To be elected as a member of a ward committee, a person –

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'n geregistreerde kieser in die betrokke wyk wees;

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must be a registered voter in the ward concerned;

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nie 'n Raadslid van Stellenbosch Munisipaliteit wees nie;

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may not be a member of the Stellenbosch Town Council;

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nie 'n werknemer in diens van die munisipaliteit wees nie;

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may not be an employee of Stellenbosch Municipality;

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nie vir meer as drie maande vanaf datum van nominasie agterstallig wees met sy/haar munisipale rekening ten opsigte van belasting en dienste nie;

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may not be in arrears to the Municipality for rates and services charges for a period of more than three months since the date of the nomination;

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nie iemand wees wat na Februarie 1997 skuldig bevind is aan 'n oortreding en gevonnis is vir 'n periode van meer as twaalf maande sonder die opsie van 'n boete nie; of

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may not be someone who, after February 1997, has been convicted of an offence and sentenced to imprisonment without the option of a fine for a period of not less than twelve months; or

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nie iemand wees wat deur 'n geskikte hof tot 'n persoon met ongesonde verstand verklaar is nie.

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may not be someone of unsound mind who has been declared so by a competent court.

Elke wykskomitee bestaan uit 'n maksimum van tien lede (uitgesluit die raadslid) wat die gemeenskap verteenwoordig.

Each ward committee should consist of a maximum of ten members excluding the ward councillor representing the community.

Nominasie van persone om op ‘n wykskomitee te dien:

How to nominate a person to serve on a Ward Committee:

Stellenbosch Munisipaleit gebruik 'n hibriede model (geografies/sector) en nominasies moet per wyk per geografiese area of sektor plaasvind.

Stellenbosch Municipality uses a hybrid model (sectoral/geographical) and nominations must be made per sector or geographical area.

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Nominasievorms sal beskikbaar wees op die Stellenbosch Munisipale webwerf, www.stellenbosch.gov.za, by biblioteke en die Kantoor van die Speaker, 2de vloer, munisipale kantoorkompleks.

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Nomination forms will be available on the Stellenbosch Municipality website, www.stellenbosch.gov.za at libraries, and Speaker's Office, 2nd Floor, Municipal Building, Plein Street, Stellenbosch

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Voltooide en getekende vorms tesame met kopieë van ID's moet teen nie later as Maandag, 17 Januarie 2022 om 12h00 in verseëlde koeverte ingehandig word by Biblioteke of die Kantoor van die Speaker of elektronies gestuur word aan wcest@stellenbosch.gov.za.

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Completed and signed forms must together with copies of IDs be submitted in a sealed envelope by 12:00 on or before Monday, 17 January 2022 at the following venues: Libaries and Office of the Speaker. They can also be emailed to wcest@stellenbosch.gov.za

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Verseelde kKoeverte moet duidelik gemerk wees met Wykskomitee Nominasie en die Wyknommer waarvoor die nominasie gemaak word.

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The sealed envelope must be clearly marked as Nomination Ward Committee and the ward number for which the nomination is made.

WYKSKOMITEE STIGTING: VERKIESINGSVERGADERING SKEDULE 2022 WYK/E & RDL 1 – Rdl R Pheiffer 3 – Rdl C Manuel

DATUM & TYD Ma 24 Jan om 19:00 Ma 24 Jan om 19:00

2 – Rdl WC Petersen

PLEK Groendal Gemeenskapsaal Wemmershoek Gemeenskapsaal Groendal Gemeenskapsaal

4 – Rdl R Adams

Pniel Banketsaal

Di 25 Jan om 19:00

Di 25 Jan om 19:00

WARD COMMITTEE ESTABLISHMENT: ELECTION MEETING SCHEDULE 2022 VERVOERPLAN Lanquedoc Klipkerk 18:00 Meerlust Bosbousaal 18:30 La Motte 18:15 Omliggende plase 18:30 Plase suidwes van Kylemore 18:00 Kylemore Gemeenskapsaal 18:20

Belangrik: Covid-19 protokol sal streng nagekom word by die aanvang en tydens die stigtingsvergaderings.

WARD/S & CLLR 1 – Cllr R Pheiffer 3 – Cllr C Manuel

VENUE Groendal Community Hall Wemmershoek Community Hall

DATE & TIME Mon 24 Jan at 19:00 Mon 24 Jan at 19:00

2 – Cllr WC Petersen

Groendal Community Hall

Tues 25 Jan at 19:00

4 – Cllr R Adams

Pniel Banqueting Hall

Tues 25 Jan at 19:00

TRANSPORT PLAN Lanquedoc Church 18:00 Meerlust Bosbou Hall 18:30 La Motte 18:15 Surrounding farms 18:30 Seven Rivieren Farms 18:00 Kylemore Community Hall 18:20

Important: Covid-19 protocol will be strictly adhered to at the start and during the establishment meetings

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2 Bedrooms / 3 Bathrooms / 2 Parking

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An immaculate unit with two easy-to-maintain garden areas, and the bedrooms and office nook upstairs conveniently separated from the entertainment areas.

EXCLUSIVE MANDATE – Newly-renovated cottage, designed with impeccable taste and style. Beautifully appointed, in a tranquil setting on a popular secure estate, and with quality finishes, well-designed kitchen, open-plan living areas, and under-carpet heating and sash windows in the bedrooms.

Jeanine Allen| +27 (0)82 410 6837 | jeanine.allen@pamgolding.co.za Doug Gurr | +27 (0)72 610 7208 | doug.gurr@pamgolding.co.za Pam Golding Properties Franschhoek Office | +27 (0)21 876 2100

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FRANSCHHOEK VILLAGE

One of Franschhoek’s finest historic homes, beautifully renovated to present a classic contemporary finish. Very large three bedrooms ensuite main house with open plan kitchen/dining, double volume living room library, office, media room. Separate income producing cottage.

Deep covered verandah, lush north-facing mature garden with eco pool.

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

New to market! Artistically updated to present European style within the setting of a country garden with gorgeous mountain views. Open plan living areas, double-volume ceilings, seamless inside/outdoor flow. Three bedrooms en-suite. Stunning garden with decked pool and sauna, single garage.

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

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

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

R18 500 000

R75 000 000 ex VAT

R8 950 000

WE WISH ALL OUR CLIENTS - PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE, A HAPPY NEW YEAR! Our recently refurbished offices are now open, feel free to drop in for a coffee and a chat anytime.

LA FERME CHANTELLE Excellently located on this desirable lifestyle estate, immaculately presented five bedroom, four bathroom home with stunning views intelligently designed with an emphasis on open plan inside/outside living. This property has so much to offer and is well worth viewing.

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

VICTORIA VILLAGE

We look forward to seeing you soon.

Charming 3 bedroom cottage excellently located in a private and tranquil corner of desirable Victoria Village gated estate.

Spacious living/dining room, open plan to a generous separate kitchen. Main bedroom en-suite two further bedrooms with family bathroom, mature garden and single garage.

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R12 950 000

R3 950 000

FAMILY HOME IN GREAT LOCATION

PRIVATE COUNTRY ESTATE

FRANSCHE HOEK ESTATE

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

Architect designed home nestled in 5.25 hectares of gardens with the finest views in the Franschhoek Valley but within a few minutes drive of Franschhoek Village. Seven bedroom main house, staff cottage and 3 garages. Extensive grounds including pavilion, 20 meter pool and tennis court.

Immaculately presented home, classically styled and finished to a high standard on secure lifestyle estate. Three bedrooms en-suite, large barnstyle open plan kitchen, dining and living room with wood-burning fireplace, exposed trusses, high ceilings and extra height doors and windows to capture the light and views. Also includes pool and double garage.

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

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

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

R8 950 000

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