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Die Strand-rugbyklub het die mooiste drie nog gedruk toe die klub die afgelope naweek nege dekades van rugbysukses gevier het
Die bekende rugbyklub het Saterdag (5Julie) sy 90ste bestaansjaar met ’n spoggeleentheid in die Strand-stadsaal gevier Deel van die vieringe was voormalige en huidige spelers sowel as administrateurs en ondersteuners wat almal in samesyn en hul Sondag-beste bymekaargekom het
Die geleentheid is gevul met geskiedenis en erfenis – nie net om ’n sportklub te vier nie, maar ’n plaaslike instelling wat in 1935 gebore is
DIESTIGTING
Die klub is gestig ná ’n wegbreek van verskillende plaaslike rugbyklubs deur twee broers, bekend as die Khan-broers, wat ’n visie vir gemeenskapseenheid gehad het Oor nege dekades het dit van ’n amateur- in ’n gedeeltelik professionele klub ontwikkel
RYKGESKIEDENIS
Die klub is in die geskiedenis van Suid-Afrikaanse rugby verweef Een van sy grootste prestasies is dat twee van sy spelers, Hennie en Turkey Shields, lid was van die Proteas-rugbyspan – die eerste span vir bruin spelers wat ’n internasionale toer onderneem het toe hulle in 1971 na Engeland gereis het om wedstryde teen vier plaaslike spanne te speel
Klubrugby kom ’n lang pad
Die Proteas was die Suid-Afrikaanse nasionale rugbyspan vir bruin spelers tydens die Apartheid-era
Shields-broers
Die Shields-broers was ook deel van die Proteas wat in 1976 teen die All Blacks gespeel het
Een van die spelers wat voor die eenwording van alle nasionale rugbyspanne in 1992 deur die Protea-geledere gekom het en die finale o 21-kaptein was, is Rodger Daniels, wat tans die voorsitter van die Strand-rugbyklub is
“Ek is al 46 jaar lid van die Strandrugbyklub en buiten myself en die Shields-broers het ander spelers die blou van Strand gedra en vir die Proteas gespeel
“Dit sluit in spelers soos Peter, Hennie en Turkey Shields se ander broer, asook Jaap Bekkers, wat die eerste Protea-kaptein was,” sê Daniels
Hy sê deur die jare het spelers soos Naties Jacobs, Naiam Thomas, Naftalie Engelbreght, Quinton Daniels, Ernest Lodewyk, Ramone Samuels, Dillon Leyds en Tristan Leyds die blou van die klub en nasionale truie gedra
PRESTASIES
Die klub se geskiedenis is gevul met soveel toekennings as wat dit onderskeidende spelers het
Vir Daniels is die klub se grootste
prestasies sy oorwinning van die Rapport-toernooi in Stellenbosch en sy oorwinning oor die Northern Kings, om die gesogte Elsie Kearns-beker te verower Daniels is trots op die vriende wat die klub onderweg gemaak het deur wedstryde, soos die vurige spel teen Maties onder die leierskap van Karel du Plessis
Voormalige Suid-Afrikaanse Rugbyvoetbalfederasie- Protea-bekendes en hul gades
rDie voorsitter, Rodger Daniels, en Francois Bonthuys, die Westelike Provinsie-unie se uitvoerende raadslid en ’n voormalige WP-Curriebeker-speler
“Natuurlik speel ons plaaslike derbies teen die Helderberg-rugbyklub, ddie St Georges-rugbyklub, die Macassar-rugbyklub, die All Saints United-rugbyklub en Sir Lowrians, wat die sport in ons gemeenskappe aangedryf en gevoed het,” verduidelik Daniels
UITDAGINGS
Met dinge wat byna ’n eeu lank bestaan het, is die klub deur die meule van omstandighede
“Die grootste uitdagings waardeur ons in die gesig gestaar word, is finansieel,” sê Daniels “Om ’n klub te bestuur, kos geld en ons wil seker maak ons het die hulpbronne om baie spelers speelgeleenthede te gee ”
Die klub het tans 120 geregistreerde spelers van o 20 tot by sy A-span Om te verseker dat die klub genoeg toerusting en goed instandgehoude infrastruktuur het, is geen maklike taak nie, maar Daniels beskryf die bestuur as ’n klein maar gedugte span wat die stigtersbroers se visie van eenheid behou het.
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Die beamptes van die Strand-rugbyklub in 1985
Hennie Shields, ’n voormalige speler van die Strand-rugbyklub en Proteas-rugbyspan
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‘Diesel op pad laat vragwa rol’
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Die eienaar van die maatskappy wie se vragmotor die afgelope Donderdag (3 Julie) in Sir Lowryspas omgeslaan het, beweer die ongeluk is veroorsaak weens diesel op die N2-snelweg se padoppervlakte.
Die swaar vragmotor het van Grabouw af gekom en was op pad in die rigting van Kaapstad toe dit omstreeks 08:15 op die besige Sir Lowryspas-gedeelte van die N2 omgeslaan het. Dit nadat die bestuurder by die haarnaald-draai van die pas beheer verloor het.
Die vragmotor het as gevolg daarvan oor die bane beweeg en deur die versperrings aan die teenoorgestelde kant van die N2 by die heuwel afgerol
Dirkie Coetzee, die eienaar van DCLogistics, die maatskappy aan wie die vragmotor behoort, het bevestig die bestuurder was op pad na die Kaapstadhawe toe die ongeluk gebeur het. Hy beweer die mengsel dieselstortings en die reën wat die pad nat gemaak het, het veroorsaak dat die vragmotor gegly het.
Gelukkig was geen ander voertuie in die ongeluk betrokke nie.
Die bestuurder het geringe beserings opgedoen en is deur nooddienste na ’n plaaslike private hospitaal vervoer, maar Coetzee het bevestig hy is later dieselfde dag ontslaan.
Volgens Muneera Allie, ’n woordvoer-
der vir die provinsiale mobiliteitsafdeling, het die provinsiale verkeersdienste, die Stad Kaapstad se brandweer-en-reddingsdienste asook die Gordonsbaai-polisie spoedig op die toneel gereageer om die situasie onder beheer te bring.
Die pad was Donderdag weens die ongeluk gesluit en verkeer is via die R44Clarence-pad herlei.
Die voertuig se vrag is Donderdagaand teruggekry en die vragmotor is Vrydag (4 Julie) omstreeks 14:15 ontruim Die ontruiming het erge verkeersopeenhopings veroorsaak, maar nadat die vragmotor verwyder is, het die vloei hervat en was die pad weer oop.
’n Ongeluksverslag is aangeteken, maar geen saak word tans deur die polisie ondersoek nie.
Brand by metaalonderneming in Clarksonstraat gou geblus ’n Brand by ’n metaalonderneming in Strand is vroeg Donderdagoggend (3 Julie) vinnig deur die Stad Kaapstad se brandweer-en-reddingsdienste geblus Volgens Jermaine Carelse, ’n woordvoerder vir die departement, het verskeie brandweerspanne sowel as die ongevalle-bestuurspan om 06:55 op ’n noodoproep gereageer oor ’n gebou wat in Clarksonstraat deur vlamme verswelg word. Brandbestryders moes nie net die verwoestende brand blus nie, maar ook die aangrensende geboue in dieselfde straat beskerm Danksy die spoedige reaksie van die brandweerspanne is geen van die ander eenhede deur die vlamme beskadig nie Carelse het bevestig dat die brand om 10:05 geblus is en niemand in die voorval beseer is nie ’n Eenheid, wat as bergplek deur die onderneming gebruik word, het groot skade aan die inhoud en struktuur opgedoen Carelse het nie kommentaar gelewer oor die oorsaak van die brand nie
Watch volunteers equipped
A significant step was taken towards enhancing community safety in Ward 100 as accredited neighbourhood watch groups in the Helderberg received a much-needed equipment boost from the City of Cape Town.
This included groups in Gordon’s Bay, Broadlands Park, Gustrouw and Casablanca.
The handover ceremony took place at the subcouncil chambers in Strand on Saturday (5 July), drawing together key stakeholders dedicated to public safety and neighbourhood development.
Helene Wilson, who played a pivotal role in coordinating the initiative, was widely commended for her efforts in not only organising the event but also personally overseeing the distribution of the equipment. Her commitment to community wellbeing was met with heartfelt appreciation from all present.
Among the notable guests were Bazil Cranko, chairperson of the Gordon’s Bay Business Association, and Donovan Brown, chairperson of the Gordon’s Bay Community Policing Forum, who both expressed their support for the continued partnership between civil society and the City in addressing safety concerns.
“This equipment will go a long way in
helping watch members carry out their duties more effectively,” said Wilson.
“It’s about equipping our volunteers with the tools they need to serve and protect.”
The handover marks a continued commitment by the City to strengthen community-led safety efforts, and comes as part of broader plans to empower local structures working on the ground.
The watch volunteers believe the equipment will be instrumental in improving visibility, communication, and overall effectiveness in their patrols.
Die vragmotor lê op sy sy by die haarnaald-draai in Sir Lowryspas op die N2 nadat dit Donderdag (3Julie) omgeslaan het. Foto: Barend Williams
At the handover (from left) are Helene Wilson (Ward 100 coordinator), Basil Cranko (chairperson of the Gordon’s Bay Business Association) and Donovan Brown, (Gordon’s Bay CPF chairperson)
Butchery festively reopens in Strand
The Butcher’s Market (TBM) has carved out a new space in the Helderberg, setting up shop at 1 Brewery Road, Strand.
The halaal meat market chain celebrated its grand reopening on Tuesday 24 June, with a festive launch welcoming shoppers to its new location With several branches across Cape Town, TBM guarantees the new store will offer the same quality, locally-sourced meat products at affordable prices that are 100% halaal.
Strand local Nadia Durr has been shopping at
past six years. She is ecstatic that
affordable specials. Staff member Timiya Tambala displays burgers that are on special at TBM in Strand In a business where
Imán Calvert (right), TBM Strand’s store manager, shows Elaine Titus a juicy beef rump steak Titus says she discovered TBM when she visited their Somerset West store and has followed them to Strand for their quality
Fresh Timbuild turns 10
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The Helderberg’s trusted hardware destination has been transformed!
Timbuild Somerset West has unveiled their newly renovated one-stop shop, which now offers customers an enhanced shopping experience with improved layout better accessibility, and fresh contemporary styling
“We realised we could significantly enhance our customer experience and make visiting our store truly enjoyable The space had tremendous potential, so we collaborated as a team to develop a comprehensive plan. With guidance from our franchisor on the design aesthetic, we knew it was the perfect time for a complete revamp,” said Timbuild managing director Dirk Viviers.
The Timbuild team rolled up their sleeves for the renovation which began with exterior improvements including a fresh coat of paint on the roof and additional parking bays.
A new carport was erected at the collections point, while inside, the team retiled the shop floor and created an inspiration corner showcasing lifestyle images from suppliers, adding visual appeal to the space Enhanced lighting in the customer restrooms completed the transformation.
Customer feedback described the previous layout as dark and poorly planned, but the makeover has created a brightly lit hardware store with clear labeling, seamless flow and a warm, inviting atmosphere that feels like home
When asked how the renovated store better serves customer needs, Viviers explained: “The product range has been increased significantly, giving customers
access to a much broader selection. We’ve added more sales counters throughout the shop floor to ensure no customer goes unassisted, plus we have an inspiration corner to help customers with project ideas.”
Timbuild Somerset Wests success builds on its March 2022 relaunch (“Same location, staff and service,” DistrictMail, 24 March 2022) under the same ownership team: Dirk Viviers leading operations, Stuart Oliver on finance, and Liezl le Roux as silent partner
Since acquiring the business in March 2015 the partners have transformed operations into a comprehensive one-stop shop for DIY and construction needs This growth included establishing the Paint & Plant addition in October 2021 (“Paint, plant specialist a year old”, 19 October 2022) and The Creative Design Hub in February 2024, located on the corner of Victoria and Reitz Street, which serves as an interior design center created in collaboration with the community (“Timbuild nou n volledige eenstopwinkel,” 7 February 2024)
“We’ve expanded significantly in our prod-
uct range, services, and staff complement while becoming part of the Helderberg community by offering convenience, nursery expertise, and a personal touch with every customer.”
Viviers shared the key lessons learned during their decade of business success: “Listen to your customers and don’t be afraid to engage with them. Treat your staff as part of your own family and look after them well. Manage your cash flow carefully and dont overextend yourself And always give back to the community that supports you.”
Looking ahead, Viviers outlined plans to continue growing their stock range improving customer service and experience, and expanding their cutting and edging facility The latter specialised services, along with colour-matching DIY smart units, knowledgeable and friendly staff, a garden section, deliveries, and dedicated sales representatives, set the business apart from big box retailers.
In celebration of the revamp and its 10th anniverary, Timbuild Somerset West is launching special offers running from today
The team at the newly renovated Timbuild in Somerset West. Photos: Barend Williams
Simba Marangarire and Benjamin Xhanko help Jade Dare-Marais select plants for her garden
Maggie Adams (sales veteran) displays the 20% discount on plants, excluding seedlings and promotional stock Photo: Amike Viljoen
Alfred October (salesman at Timbuild) assists Liane Groenewald at the newly refurbished DIY cupboard section
Baiocchi is back in Rotary hot seat
Strand Rotary Club recently celebrated the induction of Elenore Baiocchi as its new president for the upcoming year
Returning for a third term in this role, she expressed her gratitude to the club for their confidence and pledged to lead with energy, heart and purpose
Reflecting on the club’ s journey, Baiocchi acknowledged the challenges faced, but emphasised that the enduring spirit of care and support among members remained the club’s greatest strength “Strand Rotary is truly an extended
Club, where Rotarians regularly met, was thanked for their ongoing collaboration Baiocchi highlighted the incredible work of Crackling Needles, the local knitting and crochet group that has created thousands of handmade items over the past three years, including a giant giraffe destined to brighten local old-age homes and children’s spaces (“Knitted giraffe needs a name”, DistrictMail & Helderberg Gazette, 18 June)
Excitingly, a new group of knitters meeting at the local library has expressed interest in joining Rotary efforts, marking an expanding partnership with neighbour-
Plenty of litter bagged
A powerful display of community unity saw altogether 80 volunteers descend on Strand Dog Beach on Monday 30 June, for a “Save A Fishies” clean-up event
In just 90 minutes, the dedicated group successfully removed a staggering 435 kg of rubbish from the coastline
Lisa Starr, founder of the Helderberg Ocean Awareness Movement (Hoam), expressed gratitude for the turnout “The support from our community at Save A Fishies beach clean on Monday was heartwarming To those who came: be proud; we rocked it, came in force and proved there’s unity in community!”
Among the most frequently-found items, dubbed “top offenders”, were polystyrene, lollipop sticks, nappies and bottle tops, highlighting the pervasive nature of certain types of pollution
Starr was especially grateful
to several key contributors: “A big ‘thank you’ to Helpende Hand Strand for bringing your whole crew, to Alpha Dive Centre for sponsoring three prizes and being there too, Helderberg Girl Guides and Dr GJ Joubert Primary School, it was super to have you ” Emphasising the core motivation
behind the initiative, Starr said: “This isn’t about us, but about nature, and if you’re connected to nature you know that we are nature destroying itself The good outweighs the bad, so rather be the change and don’t make excuses If you see litter pick it up please, for it’s below you, not beneath you ”
Literacy-in-Education laboratory started
Tyme Training & Development partners Deidre (left) and Nehemia Doolabh (right) facilitated introductions between Centre for Musical Literacy-in-Education (CMLIE) specialists, Dr Larry Scripp (CMLIE executive director) and Jin Li Lim (CMLIE associate firector) from Boston, and local educational partners at False Bay Primary School on Friday 27 June. The CMLIE duo are establishing Africa’s first community-based CMLIE programme at the Macassar school The initiative, backed by 25 years of research from Harvard University and New England Conservatory, features daily musical literacy lessons that improve learners’ language, mathematics and social-emotional skills The pilot programme aims to become the epicentre of an expanding “laboratory school” network across the country. The CMLIE also partners with Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain in Minnesota to investigate the neurocognitive implications of musical literacy skill development in the future
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False Bay Primary School principal Desmond Engelbrecht welcomed guests to the information session aimed at introducing the CMLIE team and their decades of educational research The gathering followed an agreement between Engelbrecht and Scripp to establish the groundbreaking musical literacy programme at the local school, with support from Tyme Training & Development.
DeidreDoolabh,TymeTraining& Developmentmanagingdirector, engagedguestsontheinitiative whichemphasisesinclusive,flexible teachingmethodsandcommunity empowermenttoaddressdiverse learningneeds,mental-healthchallengesandsocio-economicbarriers whilecreatinglearnerchangemakers.
Lim too advocates for music as a transformative, interdisciplinary teaching methodology that transcends traditional subject boundaries Drawing from her experience in Singapore, she demonstrates how musical integration creates inclusive, embodied learning experiences that benefit all learners, including those with disabilities, while fostering precision, collaboration and a deeper conceptual understanding across academic disciplines.
Bay Primary School’s head of department Romanie Davids delivered an opening prayer before the CMLIE information session commenced.
Metro East Education District director Landeka Diamond expressed gratitude for the innovative music-integrated literacy programme at False Bay Primary, emphasising its alignment with national education goals and potential to strengthen foundational learning while contributing to broader community and economic development
Scripp presents music as a foundational interdisciplinary educational tool that integrates mathematics, language and socio-emotional learning He challenges traditional educational silos and talent-based exclusions, instead proposing a research-based, laboratory approach where all learners engage in precision-based yet flexible learning that develops both cognitive abilities and collaborative skills through universal musical accessibility.
Appeals time approaching
Admissions appeals for the 2026 school year are not yet open, as the provincial education department is in the initial stages of placement. This as more offers are set to be made in the coming weeks as parents with multiple offers confirm their choices.
The department encourages parents to contact the schools where they were not successful and ask to be placed on the waiting list. “If a parent is unable to find any
place by the time final offers are made later this year the department will assist them to find a suitable place.”
Admission appeals for ontime applications for Grades R, 1 and 8 open on Friday 1 August and close on Sunday 31 August.
Admission appeals for late applications for Grades R, 1 and 8 are open for 30 calendar days from Friday 1 August or the date of the outcome of the application, whichever is later
Eighty volunteers cleared 435 kg of trash from Strand Beach on Monday 30 June
Photos: Jamey Gordon
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PV-spelers op pad na superstryd
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Die Hoërskool Parel Vallei se o 15Anetbalspan het verlede maand – op Saterdag 21Junie – geskiedenis gemaak toe hulle vir die Suid-Afrikaanse Skole Netballiga-kampioenskap gekwalifiseer het
Dit is die eerste keer in die Somerset-Wes-skool se geskiedenis dat ’n netbalspan hierdie prestasie behaal Hulle het reeds geskiedenis gemaak aan die einde van die ligaseisoen toe hulle ’n silwermedalje in die o 15-ouderdomsgroep van die Kay Motsepe-ligakampioenskap verwerf het Die span beklee tans die tweede posisie in die Wes-Kaap “Harde werk, sweet en trane saam met hul afrigters, Adel van Wyk en Annemarie R th h t t t hi di t i l i ” ê
merkwaardige prestasie is
Die o 15-netbalspan se silwermedalje het hulle die geleentheid gebied om deur te dring na die Kay Motsepe Wes-Kaapse ligakampioenskap in Bredasdorp Dit is die eerste keer in die skool se geskiedenis dat ’n netbalspan die uitspeelrondes bereik Danksy hierdie oorwinning het die span die geleentheid om deel te neem aan die SASN-Kay Motsepe-ligakampioenskap in Konka, Pretoria, wat van Woensdag 13 tot Saterdag 16 Augustus plaasvind Aansienlike koste is egter aan hierdie kampioenskap verbonde Die koste vir die hele toernooi vir nege spelers sal R70 000 beloop, wat vlugte, verblyf en kos insluit Daarom sal enige skenkings verwelkom word om die span die geleentheid te gee om verdere geskiedenis te maak
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Die Hoërskool Parel Vallei se o.15A-netbalspan tydens die Kay Motsepe-ligakampioenskap.
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Double second place for Meyer
High-octane highlights
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The dust may have settled on the 2024-’25 oval racing season, but
Strand local Pieter Meyer is still on a high as he looks back on a year of renewed focus, consistent performance and some unexpected twists and turns.
A familiar face on the Western Cape racing circuit, he recently shared insights into his approach and achievements, including a notable second-place finish in both club and Western Province standings.
Meyer openly admitted his change in strategy for the season “At the start of the 2024-’25 season I decided to take this a bit more seriously to see what I can do or figure out how to get among the points ”
His personal mantra for the year was clear: “Finish every race and stay positive”
Unlike previous seasons, Meyer’s focus wasn’t on winning individual event trophies, but rather on accumulating points for the overall standings “I didn’t race for a cup at the end of each event, but I was working toward my points for the end of the year, the final standings ”
This dedication saw him compete in all 11 races, accumulating a total of 466 points, with 261 points specifically from regional races
His primary allegiance remained with the Dirt Oval for SA (DO4SA), West Coast Oval Track, where he competed in regional events and had earned his WP colours
Beyond his home track, Meyer also ventured to other venues, including Klein Plasie in Worcester, where his efforts
were rewarded with a number of wins and silverware
The season wasn’t without its challenges, though In the final race Meyer experienced a moment of “bad luck”, leading to him receiving the aptly named “bad luck trophy” He humorously recounted how “another competitor decided he’s going to help me into the wall”.
Despite the mishap, Meyer views it as a dual blessing, acknowledging the good luck with his impressive overall results at the end of the season seeing him place second in the club and second in the WP standings
What makes the achievement even more remarkable is that he accomplished it with a car that is 42 years old, one that is not “the same fancy cars the other competitors are driving”
Reflecting on his broader racing career, Meyer highlighted a history of accolades, including the title of sportsman of the year, a third-place finish in club standings, and driver of the day recognitions over the past four years The recent second-place finishes, coupled with another “bad luck trophy”, contribute to what he considers a memorable season
Meyer extended his gratitude to his sponsors whose support was crucial to his success this season: LG Towing, Palm Tyres, Coastal Waterproofing, Atlantic Paint and Panel, Broadlands Scrap Metal and Access Auto
Powerboats to roar
The waters of False Bay are set to host a boat racing spectacle this Saturday (12 July), as the Gordon’s Bay Yacht Club presents the 2025 Powerboat Racing False Bay Offshore Extreme. With racing from 09:30, the event promises thrilling action with two distinct disciplines: a fast-paced circuit race and a demanding long-haul challenge Spectators at Bikini Beach can anticipate close-quarters excitement, while endurance will be tested over an 80 km course stretching towards Macassar and Steenbras Point before returning to Gordon’s Bay Harbour
Pieter Meyer in action at the oval track this season, one of his most successful yet
Meyer took second place overall in both the club and WP standings