Somerset West: Cnr of Reitz St. & Victoria St.
Knitted giraffe needs a name
The Crackling Needles Knitting Group of Gordon’s Bay is celebrating a remarkable milestone, having donated more than 1000 high-quality knitted items to various community initiatives over the past three years in a successful joint initiative with the Strand Rotary Club.
What began as an informal social gathering for local knitters in 2022, founded by Barbara Fourie and a few other passionate individuals, has blossomed into a prolific force for good
The group, now comprising 30 women ranging in age from 24 to 96 years old, found a powerful partner in Strand Rotary, who brought in the essential wool and the crucial community outreach component “It’s wonderful stimulation for them, it keeps them busy, and it makes them so happy to see their hard work pay off,” said Fourie
The Crackling Needles group produces an array of items, including toys, clothes and scarves, all crafted with commitment to quality Its charitable efforts are a core part of Rotary’s “Beanies, Bears and Blankets” project, with donations distributed to clinics in Macassar, Helderberg Hospital, ACVV, Badisa, the police’s Victim Support Centre and PATCH Helderberg
Beyond donations, Rotary has also worked with other organisations, teaching knitting and crochet, and sharing wool, which is either donated or purchased through the sale of some of the goods
This year the group embarked on its
President-electofStrandRotaryElenoreBaiocchi, BarbaraFourieofCracklingNeedlesandartistTinei MichaelMoyanaattheunveilingoftheknittedgiraffe
most ambitious project yet – a colourful, knitted giraffe
The unique creation features a frame built by local artist Tinei Michael Moyana, for which Rotary paid The Crackling Needles group meticulously patched knitted squares and pieces together over the frame, bringing the artistic vision to life
Deidre Peterson, treasurer of Strand Rotary, shared the enthusiasm for the knitted masterpiece and the ongoing partnership “We want to put the giraffe somewhere where it will bring joy,” she said
President-elect of Strand Rotary Elenore Baiocchi added the organisation is in the process of deciding on a recipient for the giraffe, with an announcement expected towards the end of July following a local school competition to name it
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The City clarified its official stance on CIDs, emphasising that such initiatives are inherently community-driven
Eddie Andrews, deputy mayor and Mayoral Committee member for Spatial Planning and Environment, explained the rigorous process involved: “A CID is always initiated by a community, and not by the City It usually starts with ‘champions’ within a community, who feel the necessity to improve and upgrade the environment within a defined area ”
REPRESENTITIVE STEERING COMMITTEE
Andrews outlined the requirements for establishing a City-partnered CID “The process begins with a representative steering committee meeting the City’s CID Branch This is followed by defining boundaries, consulting the community on needs, and compiling a business plan
The City provides CID guidelines to assist Public meetings are mandatory to present draft and final business plans, allowing for community comment
Crucially, majority support from property owners (over 50% for commercial, at least 60% for residential) is required, either through written consent or non-objection.
“The application is then submitted to the City by 31 October for council consideration
Upon council approval, a non-profit company (NPC) is established by the steering committee, which becomes the founding directors This NPC undergoes registrations and concludes a finance agreement with the City
“The process is lengthy, and does
not happen overnight
Generally speaking, this is a twoyear process ” Regarding governance and oversight, Andrews said: “The process is subject to a rigorous legislative framework under the oversight and guidance of the City ”
A CID, once established as an NPC, manages its own finances and appoints service providers, an accountant, and auditor, but is “subject to all the City’s bylaws and policies, national laws and the Companies Act”
The City’s role is oversight and legal compliance, with a councillor attending board meetings as an observer
Addressing concerns about community associations’ official recognition, Andrews affirmed that “all public participation processes and public meetings are open to all members of the public and associations whether the association is listed on a database or not”
REQUIRES SUPPORT
He emphasised that the CID establishment process is robust, requiring majority property owner support “It is up to the local community to elect their leadership; this falls outside of the City’s mandate and responsibility,” Andrews concluded.
Asked for comment, Basil Cranko, chairperson of the Gordon’s Bay Business Association, said that they have nit been approached regarding the establishment of a CID and therefore cannot express any opinion about it
“We would like to see members of the community involved with transparency and full accountability in the future,” Cranko said
‘CrazySharky’todotonforRedCross
Yaseen Gaffar
Matthew du Toit, affectionately known as “Crazy Sharky” by his friends and family, is setting his sights on an extraordinary challenge – a 100 km charity run to raise funds for the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital in September
The 18-year-old Zandvliet High School learner is driven to help “little souls in pain”
Crazy Sharky is a name bestowed upon him by friends and he embraces it as it signifies the “animal of a shark” within him – a spirit he now channels for a noble cause
The inspiration for this formidable challenge on Saturday 6 September stems from a personal experience “I had a cousin who sustained burn wounds when she was three years old and was rushed to Red Cross hospital,” Matthew
shared “Seeing all those little souls in pain, I made it my mission that I would one day do something for their benefit ”
Matthew draws inspiration from ultra-distance runners, particularly Paul Eichert, a runner who is famously known as “the Crazy Kiwi”
Closer to home, his uncle, Jan du Toit (51), also known as “Johnie”, has been a constant source of motivation “He’s the actual reason why I’m still running today,” Matthew admitted Jan’s achievements include completing the rigorous Two Oceans and the Comrades ultra-distance races “I always listen closely to what he has to say about running "
Matthew’s route will begin at his home in Macassar He plans to run past Eerste River, Gaylee, Kuils River, Parow, Maitland, and towards the V&A Waterfront, and Green Point, turning back once his watch hits the 50 km
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mark, effectively completing a 100 km out-and-back journey
Despite some individuals not fully supporting his ambitious endeavour, Matthew remains undeterred “That doesn't stop me from taking on this massive challenge,” he firmly stated
His strategy for conquering the distance is to break it down mentally “My biggest anticipation is to not think about it that much I’m thinking to break the 100 km into five-kilometre stretches to not think too far ahead ”
Matthew believes this run is a powerful statement: “No human is limited, especially in the Macassar community Let’s inspire each other by doing good and treat each other with respect ”
To support Matthew’s “Family Care Project” initiative, donations of clothing, blankets, toiletries, or food parcels can be dropped off at 13 Oliver Thambo Street, Macassar Financial contributions can be made via the BackaBuddy online platform at https://www backabuddy co za/campaign/matthews-100kmrun-for-charity
For more information, contact Matthew via on WhatsApp on 068 287 4538
Matthew du Toit will run 100km for charity in September
Matthew is hard at training in preparation for the 100km run on Satrday 6 September
Rolbalklub sukkel
JameyGordon
“Aan almal wat die rolbalklub en sy vriendelike, liefdevolle lede ken – dalk kan jy miskien help om hierdie probleem op te los Alle raad is welkom ”
Met hierdie boodskap herinner die president van die Gordonsbaai-rolbalklub, Estelle Lewis, daaraan dat almal steeds welkom is, al sit dié fasiliteit al ’n geruime tyd sonder krag
Die rolbalklub se kragtoevoer is weens beweerde uitstaande munisipale skuld afgeskakel en die klub sukkel reeds byna ’n maand met hierdie onderbreking
Volgens Lewis is die klubfasiliteit se kragtoevoer om 12:30 op Vrydag 16 Mei afgeskakel Die rede vir die afsluiting is dat die munisipale rekening, wat tot honderde duisende rande opgehoop het, vereffen moet word
“Die uitstaande erfbelasting beloop R465358,93,” het Lewis by navraag gesê
“Die eiendomseienaar, Kovacs Investment, het ’n aanmaning van die munisipaliteit ontvang dat hierdie bedrag betaal moet word, en dit aan ons gestuur ” Lewis verduidelik dat die klub in Junie 2024 bewus geraak het van die erfbelastingskuld, maar nie daarop ag geslaan het nie omdat dit nie op hul erfnommer verskyn het nie Sy het vasgestel dat Kovacs Investment glo op 19 Maart vanjaar hul erfnommer (7304) saamgesmelt het met ’n ander erfnommer (7231), wat nou uit drie erwe bestaan – die klub se erf en nog twee kleiner erwe, wat ook aan die beleggingsmaatskappy behoort
“Die eienaar van die erf is gewoonlik die party wat die erfbelasting moet betaal Ons is al vanaf 1977 op hierdie erf gevestig en dit is die eerste keer dat ons hiervan hoor Ons het slegs krag betaal en dit is op datum,” sê Lewis Volgens Lewis het sy bewyse dat die klub se kragrekening betaal is en dat geen skuld op die rekening aangedui word nie Sy was egter by die munisipaliteit nadat hul rekening oorgedra is na die rekening van erf 7231 om die probleem te probeer oplos, “maar omdat ons nie die eienaars van die erf is nie, mag die munisipaliteit ons geen inligting gee nie”
NUWEPERSEELVIRKLUBGESOEK
Sy verduidelik voorts dat sy ná die besoek aan die munisipaliteit op 2 Mei ’n SMS as kennisgewing ontvang het Dit is opgevolg met ’n tweede boodskap wat haar ingelig het dat die saak “gesluit” is Gevolglik het hulle regsadvies ingewin en ’n prokureur genader wat nou die saak behartig
“Die Gordonsbaai-rolbalklub kan nie ná al dié jare – 48 jaar – verantwoordelik gehou word vir hierdie uitstaande bedrag nie Erf 7231 het uit verskeie erwe bestaan wat onderverdeel is, en elkeen het sy eie erfnommer gehad, soos deur die munisipaliteit toegeken Ek het dit verlede jaar op ons vergadering aan Kovacs verduidelik Ons was op ons eie erf, nommer 7304 “Kovacs het die erwe in Maart 2025 by die munisipaliteit laat verander en die drie erwe as die restant van erf 7231 laat registreer Dit verstaan ek ook nie, want hoe kan ’n mens ’n erfnommer toeken en dit dan weer na die ou erfnommer verander?”
Volgens Alec Acavalos het Kovacs Investments 108 (Edms ) Bpk (Kovacs) en sekere ander ontwikkelaars grond van die munisipaliteit verkry om ’n residensiële kompleks op sekere voorwaardes te bou Een van die voorwaardes is dat die rolbal- klub, wat op een van die eiendomme, wat nou aan Kovacs behoort, geleë is, eers verskuif moet word na ’n nuwe terrein wat deur die munisipaliteit voorsien word
“Tot nou is geen geskikte eiendom wat vir die rolbalklub aanvaarbaar is, geïdentifiseer nie, maar onderhandelinge is aan die gang,” sê Acavalos
“Die geskil draai tans om die belasbare waarde van die eiendom, wat die munisipaliteit teen kommersiële tariewe waardeer, terwyl Kovacs en die rolbalklub beweer dat dit as ’n gemeenskapsontspanningsfasiliteit gewaardeer moet word totdat die verskuiwing gefinaliseer is ” Acavalos verduidelik voorts dat, met betrekking tot die vraag oor wie vir die
belasting en dienste verantwoordelik is, dit duidelik is dat die rolbalklub, as besetter en gebruiker van die grond, wel aanspreeklik is Die dispuut handel egter oor die bedrag van belasting wat gehef word
DIENSAANGEMEENSKAP
“Tans is onderhandelinge aan die gang om die probleme op te los, maar ongelukkig het die munisipaliteit, in ’n poging om ’n besluit af te dwing, eensydig opgetree en die elektrisiteitstoevoer na die rolbalklub afgesny Ek vertrou hierdie saak sal met die welwillendheid van almal wat betrokke is, spoedig afgehandel word ”
By navraag aan die Stad Kaapstad, het Siseko Mbandezi, die burgemeesterslid vir finanasies, gesê die Stad mag ingevolge die Wet op die Beskerming van Persoonlike Inligting (POPIA) geen rekeningverwante inligting openbaar nie
Mbandezi verduidelik dat munisipale rekeninge meestal eiendomsbelasting en dienstekoste soos water, riool, elektrisiteit en vullis insluit en dat alle munisipaliteite op agterstallige munisipale rekeninge rente hef Hierdie rente word bereken op die uitstaande skuld sedert die vervaldatum
In terme die Stad se beleid oor elektrisiteitsonderbreking weens wanbetaling, implementeer die Stad skuldinvorderingsoptrede teen inwoners en ondernemings met uitstaande skuld volgens die kredietbeheer- en skuldinvorderingsbeleid Maatreëls sluit in die ontkoppeling van elektrisiteitsdienste, invordering van skuld deur voorafbetaalde-elektrisiteit-aankope en aftrekking van munisipale skuld deur die voorafbetaalde-elektrisiteit-verkoperstelsel
Die proses verseker dat skuldenaars vooraf in kennis gestel word, tyd gegee word vir reëlings en geleentheid gebied word om skuld te vereffen of betalingsreëlings te tref Indien kennisgewings geïgnoreer word, gaan die skuldinvorderingsproses voort, wat tot ’n elektrisiteitsonderbreking kan lei
“Skuldenaars moet met die Stad kontak maak om óf hul uitstaande skuld te vereffen óf om ’n rentevrye betalingsreëling aan te gaan,” sê Mbandezi
Intussen probeer die klub en sy lede om die beste van ’n slegte saak te maak
“Ons gaan steeds aan sonder krag, maar tog beïnvloed hierdie situasie ons in ’n groot mate Ons gebruik ’n kragopwekker om die rolbalbane te onderhou Beligting by die klub word deur lede by hul huise herlaai en dan weer na die klub gebring om lig te verskaf Ons kan nie ons yskaste aansit nie – daarom koop ons tans ys Die lede van die klub moet ook die wasgoed by hul eie huise doen,” verduidelik Lewis
Die klub moes twee belangrike byeenkomste uitstel, waarvan een ’n jaarlikse geleentheid is wat vir die afgelope naweek beplan was, maar nou na die einde van die maand verskuif is – deels weens die kragonderbreking, maar ook as gevolg van die ongunstige weersomstandighede
Die klub kan ook verskeie aktiwiteite nie meer aanbied nie
“Ons gee gewoonlik op Vrydagaande etes wat baie bekostigbaar is by die klub Ons kan dit nie meer doen nie Ons is ook baie betrokke by die gemeenskap, veral wat die kinders betref Ons is ’n basis in Gordonsbaai met baie nasionaliteite en ook ’n aantrekking vir die hele gemeenskap ”
Volgens Lewis word die Gordonsbaairolbalklub as die mees sosiale klub in die kom beskou Sy deel ook dat die klub met ongeveer 120 toegewyde lede pronk en dat hulle ook elke Dinsdag afrigting aanbied
Daarby is Sondae ’n sosiale dag waar almal wat nog nie rolbal gespeel het nie, kan kom probeer en die klub kan leer ken
“Op die oomblik het ons nie elektrisiteit nie, maar ons is steeds dieselfde klub wat daar is vir ons gemeenskap Almal is altyd welkom by die klub Ons vra die publiek om ons asseblief in hierdie moeilike tyd te ondersteun, en ons glo dat ons ’n deurbraak sal maak met harde werk en baie geloof,” sê Lewis in ’n boodskap aan die gemeenskap Sy spreek verder haar dankbaarheid uit aan die Strand- en Helderberg-rolbalklubs wat aangebied het dat klublede hul geriewe kan gebruik, asook Gordonsbaai Sekuriteit (GBSek ) wat seker maak dat hul perseel veilig is
From local roots to industry heights
Barend Williams
The threat of a boring life has led a Somerset West youngster to blaze trails in the South African wine industry and inspire other Helderbergers to take unconventional career paths.
Kaylin Willscott (28) added another prestigious label to her collection as she was named in the WineLand Media and ROTOCON 30 under 30 at the beginning of June.
Born and bred in Somerset West with roots as deep as old vines, she attended Hottentots-Holland High School, where in Grade 11 she was introduced to women working in male-dominated fields, which sparked her interest in winemaking.
“I never wanted my life to be boring. It is a concern for me when people settle for the mundane,” she shares.
Willscott’s ambitions have always had excellent structure and complexity, a state of affairs that led her to pursue a career in winemaking.
After matriculating she was accepted at Stellenbosch University where she studied viticulture and oenology without her parents’ knowledge.
“My parents were unsure because I didn’t choose a common career, but they never discouraged me,” says Willscott with gratitude for her parents who allowed her dreams to breathe and develop character.
Besides Willscott, her family boasts no ties to the wine industry.
“We weren’t the family that went wine tasting. Outside our house, alcohol generally had negative connotations. Wine is seen negatively in communities where it’s abused, but it can be a vehicle of change when properly appreciated for its craft and cultural significance rather
than just its alcohol content.”
After graduating Willscott was selected for the Cape Winemakers Guild Protégé Programme, receiving mentorship and hands-on experience at several prominent Stellenbosch wine estates. This allowed her to venture abroad for harvests in France and Austria
“For me, I am just living a dream
A month before I left for Austria my parents asked about my plans and I just went ‘Oh, I am going to Austria’.”
By late 2023 she had joined Journey's End Vineyards in Sir Lowry's Pass as assistant winemaker. The homecoming had notes of serendipity and purpose.
“Considering the rollercoaster my career has been, ending up in Sir Lowry’s Pass was quite unexpected. It was a full-circle moment to work in the community I grew up in.”
In April 2024, she was appointed head winemaker at the Inzuzo Wine Company, a social enterprise of Journey’s End, combining her expertise with community development where her family has deep roots A perfect pairing of passion and purpose, with a nose of success.
“I knew I always wanted to be involved in outreach because winemaking alone isn’t enough,” says Willscott. “I needed something more fulfilling.”
Despite her accomplishments, Willscott feels that she still has a long way to go “I hesitatingly call myself a winemaker, because many say one needs at least 10 years or 10 vintages ”
She hopes to mentor future winemakers, especially women. “Mentorship helped me, and if I can help other young women feel less like outsiders in the industry; it will make me happy.”
Willscott further encourages parents to let their children explore unusual career paths
“Just let them follow their hearts; you never know what might happen.”
Helderberg-netbal op Jeugdag
’n Netbaltoernooi is Maandag op Jeugdag (16Junie) by die Abattoir-sportterrein in Strand vir plaaslike spanne van drie Helderberg-wyke aangebied Tien spanne van wyke 84 (SomersetWes en Sir Lowry’s Pass), 85 (Strand) en 100 (Strand en Gordonsbaai) het aan die toernooi deelgeneem en almal was gretig om die medaljes op te raap Liberty/Webb van Weltevrede in Strand het met die jeugdige oorwinningsbuit weggestap, maar almal het ’n prettige dag gehad. Ná die kompetisie kon almal as vriende saam aansit danksy kos wat deur Strand Outreach en Evi’s Kitchen vir deelnemers sowel as ondersteuners verskaf is. Foto: Liberty/Webb United spook sake uit teen hul Strand-teenstanders Tarrie United op pad na die wentrofee
Hector lei jeug tot gemeenskapsdiens
Die junior stadsraadslid Tatum Hector het op Jeugdag (Maandag 16 Junie) haar vlagskipgeleentheid, die “Youth Day Pull Up and Clean-Up” in Macassar aangebied. Die geleentheid was daarop gemik om die omgewing skoon te maak en die jeug ’n kans te gee om verantwoordelikheid vir hul gemeenskap te neem Vrywilligers het by die Macassartaxistaanplek begin en deur die woonbuurt beweeg om rommel op te tel. Hierna het deelnemers na die Ou Macassar-burgersentrum beweeg, waar kos aan minderbevoorregtes voorsien is Die geleentheid is deur die sosialemediabeïnvloeder Nadia Booth; subraad 8 se proporsionele verteenwoordigende raadslid, Judy-Ann Stevens; en die plaaslike radiopersoonlikheid Natasha Fick ondersteun Die skoonmaakoptrede was ’n sukses en is nog ’n stap in die regte rigting van Hector se doel om haar titel as junior raadslid te gebruik om positiewe veranderinge in haar gemeenskap te bring. Regs is Hector in skoonmaak-aksie terwyl die 11-jarige Aleah Williams toekyk hoe sy rommel in ’n vullissak gooi
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Pioneering winemaker Kaylin Willscott empowers other youngsters to cultivate their own ambitions and defy convention
From barrel to brilliance, Willscott samples a vintage at Journey’s End Vineyards
Liberty/Webb United was die algehele wenners Agter van links: Shandre Engelbrecht, Kershaw Neels,
Ameena Latief, Lauren Abrahams, die wyk 85-raadslid Chantal Cerfontein, die wyk 84-raadslid Norman Mcfarlane, Launay Puffin, Zainab White (Strand Outreach Kitchens), Shanerma Cassiem en Jalen Morris Voor: Chiomma Pala saam met Rabia Roman en Fazlin Morris (die afrigters van Liberty/ Webb)
Gospel-konsert samel geld vir rehabilitasie in
Die plaaslike organisasie Devi’s Projects het voorverlede Vrydag (6 Junie) ’n dwelmbewustheidsgeleentheid en ’n gospel-konsert by die Hoërskool
Macassar aangebied Die fondse wat ingesamel is, word volgens die direkteur
Davinia Ruiters (foto) vir die rehabilitasie van mense in Macassar benut. Sowat R10000 is ingesamel en sal die koste van rehabilitasie vir een inwoner by die Touch One Soul-rehabilitasiestigting dek Devi’s Projects fokus op etlike aspekte van dwelmverslawing, waaronder bewusmaking in die gemeenskap, berading voor rehabilitasie, nasorg vir mense tydens die herstelproses en bystand aan gesinne en families wat deur dwelmverslawing geraak word Die geleentheid was volgens Ruiters net tot ’n mate suksesvol, aangesien die geld wat ingesamel is net een individu sal kan bystaan om die nodige rehabilitasie en hulp te ontvang Ruiters hoop egter dat die geleentheid gemeenskapslede sal inspireer om diegene wat na ’n dwelmvrye lewe op soek is, by te staan en op verskeie maniere te skenk Kontak Ruiters by 0769720112 vir nog inligting oor hoe jy tot die projek kan bydra, indien jy betrokke wil raak, of as jy nog inligting oor Devi’s Projects wil hê
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Die Stormers-speler Ben
Jason Dixon was ’n gas by die konsert en ondersteun bewustheid oor verslawing en rehabilitasie
Gilbert Wewers van Rawson Properties vertoon ’n Stormers-rugbytrui, geteken en geskenk deur Ben Jason Dixon, aan die gaste voor ’n veiling om geld vir rehabilitasie in te samel
Asemrowende skoonheid en sjarme by Mej. Helderberg 2025
Skoonheid het Saterdag 7 Junie by die 2025- Mej Helderberg-kompetisie by die GJ Joubert Primêre Skool geseëvier Dié skoonheidskompetisie se sesde jaar het in ’n atmosfeer van blydskap plaasgevind en menige Helderberg-inwoner het ten spyte van die koue opgedaag om die jong manne en vroue te aanskou Die geleentheid se doel is om jong mense ’n platform te bied om hul unieke skoonheid uit te druk.
Mej Helderberg was nie net vir die vroue nie – verskeie ander titels is ook verower Hakeem Gallies is as Mnr Helderberg 2025 aangewys, Kaylib Mango het as die algehele senior manswenner geseëvier en Le-Keshia Joubert is as algehele senior vrouewenner aangewys. Spesiale titels soos Beste geklee, Beste persoonlikheid en Beste temadrag is ook toegeken Foto links: By die geleentheid was, van links, Brent Louis (seremoniemeester), Ranshaw Opperman (eerste prins), Hakeem Gallies (Mnr Helderberg 2025) en Rodney Lewis (tweede prins)
NOTIFICATION OF THE PROPOSED ADOPTION OF A MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT PLAN (MMP) MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT PLAN (MMP) FOR THE PROPOSED MONITORING AND MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES WITHIN AN UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF THE LOURENS RIVER, ON ERF 6765, SOMERSET WEST, WESTERN CAPE.
Project Description: Guillaume Nel Environmental Consultants (GNEC) have been appointed by Bronwell (Pty) Ltd to compileaMaintenanceManagementPlan(MMP)intermsoftheNationalEnvironmentalManagementAct,1998(ActNo 107 of 1998) (NEMA) and EIA Regulations, 2014 (as amended) for the proposed adoption of an MMP for the proposed monitoring andmaintenanceactivitieswithintheunnamedtributaryoftheLourensRiver onErf6765,SomersetWest,WesternCape
The project involves rehabilitation and maintenance work within an unnamed tributary situated on Erf 6765 in Somerset West Western Cape The proponent intends to implement an ongoing monitoring and maintenance plan for the tributary following flood damage sustained in the proposed development site and surrounding properties due to heavy rainfall during the 2024 winter season Proposed activities include the removal of alien invasive plants (AIPs), rhizomes, and accumulated sediment, along with minor reshaping of the banks and revegetation using appropriate riparian and wetland plant species as part of the tributary's landscaping. Rehabilitation and maintenance e�orts will also extend to a nearby o�-stream dam to restore its storagecapacityandsupportstormwatermanagementinthetributary therebyreducingtheriskoffuturefloodinginthearea An application for a Water Use License in
het die hoogste bod op ’n Stromerstrui van Ben Jason Dixon gemaak en kon ná ’n bod van R2550 met die groot prys wegstap By hom is, van links, Maria Minnaar en Torris
Woensdag,18Junie2025
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League glory for determined home side
In a clash that lived up to all expectations, Raithby Universals emerged victorious over Sir Lowrians this past Saturday (14 June), securing the Northern League championship title in a dramatic 23-20 triumph.
The highly anticipated encounter, featuring two previously unbeaten sides, drew a massive crowd to Raithby Sports Ground, including Stellenbosch mayor Jeremy Fasser and several council members, all eager to witness who would claim bragging rights and the coveted championship Sir Lowrians had an early opportunity to draw first blood with a penalty directly in front of the posts, but their usually reliable kicker, Randy Brinkhuis, uncharacteristically pushed the attempt wide
It was Raithby who capitalised first, with seasoned flyhalf Brandon Manuel, clearly keen to make a statement against his former club, slotting a penalty to open the scoring
Sir Low quickly responded with a converted try, showcasing their attacking prowess A major turning point in the first half saw the visitors lose their captain and eighthman to a red card Despite being a man down, Sir Lowrians impressively rallied, finding their rhythm and adding another converted try and two penalties to their tally Manuel could only manage one more penalty for Raithby before the break, leaving the half-time score at 6-20 in favour of Sir Lowrians, who seemed poised to take the spoils
The second half began with RU showing renewed determination Manuel quickly added another penalty, narrowing the deficit to 9-20 Fifteen minutes into the half, the home team made several strategic changes that paid dividends
Soon after, they crossed for a converted try, bringing the score to a tantalising 16-20, with Sir Lowrians still clinging to the lead
As the match entered its dying stages, Raithby pressed hard, creating numerous
Grading for young Macassar karatekas
Macassar Community Shotokan Karate Club members proudly display their new belts after a successful grading ceremony last month Students from white belt to blue belt levels were tested, with every participant passing their grading. The club’s sensei, Bennie de Swartz, oversees the dedicated dojo.
scoring opportunities that often led to mistakes With just five minutes remaining, it appeared Sir Low were destined to be crowned champions However RU seized a final opportunity
After Sir Lowrians kicked the ball downfield, the home team launched a counter-attack, moving the ball from side to side This brilliant passage of play culminated in their inspirational eighthman and captain, Ian Kampies, crashing over the tryline for the match-winning score
Manuel, cool under pressure, converted the try, pushing RU into a 23-20 lead as the final whistle blew
The victory not only secured the Northern League title for RU, it also saw them maintain their unbeaten record
Both teams will now compete in the Top 9 Promotional League, which commences next month They will join seven other clubs in vying for promotion to Super League C
Eugene Mayinje, director of rugby at Sir Lowrians, graciously congratulated Raithby Universals on their victory “Firstly, I want to congratulate RU on winning the Northern League 2025,” he stated
“It was a well-balanced match between the two top teams in the league, with RU managing the match well and capitalising on the opportunities We, as Sir Low, will go back and prepare for our last game against Excelsior in Stellenbosch I’m very proud of our team ”
Other results:
– SLA: Hamilton 31-22 Helderberg, Durbell
82-14 St George’s
– SLB: Macassar 22-24 Belhar
SLC: Strand United 33-29 Scottsdene Central, Young Peoples 27-24 All Saints
– Northern League: Stellenbosch Coronation 26-8 Gordon’s Bay Pioneers
Fixtures for Saturday 21 June:
– SLA: St George’s vs Unimil (Gustrouw), Helderberg vs Durbell (Charles Morkel)
– SLC: All Saints vs Scottsdene Central (Helderzicht), Caledonian Roses vs Strand (away), Delft vs Strand United (away)
Strand-karateka oes stringe medaljes
Studente van die Junbukan karate dojo in Strand het onlangs aan die Westelike Provinsie-karatekompetisie deelgeneem Hulle het in kata en kumite deelgeneem en ’n hele klomp medaljes huis toe gebring ’n Span word gekies om op Sondag 6Julie aan die nasionale kompetisie in Johannesburg deel te neem. Enigiemand wat graag aan die karateklas wil deelneem, kan sensei Stefan Koekemoer per WhatsApp by 079 849 5291 kontak Klasse word Maandag van 18:00 tot 19:00 en Donderdag 18:00 tot 19:30 aangebied
Judokas head for nationals
Kadoshi Judokwai Somerset West is filled with excitement as their talented judokas prepare to descend on the University of Pretoria for the prestigious South Africam Schools and National Open Championships from Monday 30 June to Saturday 5 July.
The club is sending a strong contingent, fresh off impressive performances at the recent Cape Town Judo Association (CTJA) qualifier on Saturday 17 May, which saw Kadoshi Judokwai members demonstrate their prowess on the mat.
Leading the charge was Charl du Toit, who secured a silver medal in the fiercely contested senior 81kg category. Christo Cilliers also showcased remarkable skill, competing admirably in both the junior 73kg and 81kg divisions.
Young Tuvya Hough was a standout performer, grappling his way to a gold medal in the novice under 46kg category. Not content with just one podium finish, Hough also earned two silver medals in the open under 46kg and under 50kg categories, highlighting his versatility and potential.
The clubwill be making a significant
in Pretoria later this month
Raithby Universals prop Zaydon Afrika finds himself in a spot of bother Photo: Peter Bee
contribution to the CTJA team by sending two formidable Kata pairs to nationals. Anja de Villiers and Hough will represent the club in the Group 2 division, while duo of Charl and Jean du Toit will compete in the senior division
Charl du Toit and Tuvya Hough at the CTJA qualifier for SA Schools and Nationals held on 17 May
Christo Cilliers in action at CTJA qualifier on 17 May
Charl du Toit, Anja de Villiers, Tuvya Hough and Jean du Toit will be participating in a Judo Kata competition