Optog teen bendes op Jeugdag
Misdaadlêjeugaanbande
YaëlMalgas
Terwyl talle mense Jeugdag gevier het, het inwoners en jongmense van Cloetesville in Northendstraat byeengekom nadat nog ’n jong man sy lewe hier verloor het.
Maandagoggend (16 Junie) het geestelike leiers, lede van plaaslike buurtwagte en die inwoners saam van Smartie Town na Northendstraat gestap om hul ongelukkigheid met die voortslepend bendegeweld en misdaad te wys
Die geestelike betoging het stappers deur die buurt geneem – begelei deur polisiebeamptes, verkeersbeamptes en lede van die munisipale wetstoepassingseenheid Hulle het uiteindelik in dié berugte straat geëindig, waar die soveelste jong man die afgelope naweek sy lewe verloor het Volgens AO Zenobia Sedeman, ’n plaaslike polisiewoordvoerder, het beamptes
Saterdag (14 Junie) om 21:30 ’n klagte van ’n skietery in Northendstraat ontvang Met hul aankoms op die toneel het hulle ’n man in die pad aangetref, wat nie gereageer het
nie “Hy is na die Stellenbosch-hospitaal geneem waar hy dood verklaar is,” bevestig Sedeman
Benewens die geestelike boodskap wat gebring is, was daar ook ’n getuienis van ’n voormalige bendelid “Ons is hier om te sê ons het genoeg gehad – genoeg van misdaad; genoeg van bendegeweld; genoeg van kindermishandeling en geweld teen vroue en kinders,” het kapelaan David Block van die Lewende Ministeriële Metodiste onder toejuiging gesê
Block was onder die kerk- en geestelike leiers wat meen inwoners moet nou saamstaan om ’n einde aan die geweld te bring Volgens Block moet almal wat hul hand vir verandering in die gemeenskap opsteek, eers by hul eie wonings begin.
“Indien jy sê ‘ja’, hou op om jou kind voor te praat wanneer hulle die verkeerde dinge doen Dit is waar die bendes begin As u vanoggend u hand opsteek en sê ‘ja, ek sal opstaan’, dan is dit tyd dat ons as ouers moet opstaan, want daar is kinders wat in dié geweld grootword Ons kan nie alles in die polisie en wetstoepassers se hande laat nie,” sê hy
Die dag is deur die plaaslike geestelike misdaadvoorkomingsgroep gereël Dié groep bestaan soos die gemeenskapspolisiëringsforum uit vrywilligers wat saam met die polisie vir misdaadbekamping werk
Volgens die voorsitter, Magdelene Blakenberg, kan die einde van bendegeweld in die gemeenskap slegs kom wanneer ouers bereid is om teen hul kinders op te tree “Ons kinders word [deur bendelede] gebruik en die ouers is tevrede hiermee,” sê Blakenberg Sy vertel hoe sy ma’s saamgeroep het wie se kinders glo in bendes opgeneem is om op te staan teen die kwaaddoeners, maar geen van hulle was bereid om die kwaaddoeners te konfronteer nie
Sommige inwoners bieg hulle is vreesbevange vir sulke konfrontasies Ander glo die koste om stil te bly, is te hoog
Een ouer sê ten spyte waarvoor leerders op 16 Junie 1976 in Soweto geveg het, leef Cloetesville se kinders en jongmense steeds in onderdrukking – nou is dit misdadigers wat plaaslike kinders se lewens onderdruk Blakenberg moedig ouers aan om hul
kinders eerste te stel, al beteken dit soms om hul verkeerde dade aan die polisie te verklap “Ek sal liewer my eie kind in die tronk laat sit as wat ek moet luister na ’n huilende ma wie se kind verslaaf is aan die dwelms wat my kind aan hom verkoop het Ons sien wat in die gemeenskap gebeur, maar ons praat nie daaroor nie ” Lt kol Monique Fortuin, die bevelvoerder van die Cloetesville-polisie, spoor inwoners aan om nie toe te laat dat kinders deur misdadigers gebruik word nie “Moenie toelaat dat jou kind by bendes betrokke raak nie – hulle sal in hierdie strate sterf,” waarsku sy Inwoners wat hulp met hul kinders nodig het of met iemand oor die uitdagings wil praat, kan vir by die geestelike misdaadvoorkomingsgroep aanklop “Ek weet hier is vandag mamma’s wie se kinders groot bendelede is en nie weet hoe of wat om te maak nie Kom gesels met my, kom na die polisiekantoor en maak ’n afspraak Ek sal seker maak dat julle gehelp word,” nooi Fortuin BelFortuinby0824112911metinligtingoor Saterdagseskietvoorval.
Inwoners van Cloetesville het op Jeugdag ’n vreedsame optog deur die woonbuurt gehou Foto: Yaël Malgas
‘Maak munisipale hulp toeganklik’
Meer sal gedoen moet word om plaaslike organisasies te help om uiteindelik vir finansiële hulp van die Stellenbosch-munisipaliteit te kwalifiseer.
Dit was die beroep van raadslede op die mees onlangse raadsvergadering (Vrydag 30 Mei) nadat die raad die jongste begunstigdes van die Grant-in-Aid (GiA) vir 2025-’26 goedgekeur het Hoewel verskeie organisasies van reg oor die munisipale gebied vir GiA aansoek gedoen het, het slegs ’n handjievol
uiteindelik dié finansiele hulp ontvang – grootliks omdat vele instansies nie aan die verskeie voorskrifte om vir die hulp in aanmerking te kom, nie daaraan voldoen het nie
Baie van die aansoeke was van vroeëkinderontwikkelingsentrums, sportklubs en sentrums wat praktiese onderrig aan jongmense bied
Die ANC sê hoewel dit hartseer is om te sien net hoe baie organisasies nie vir GiA in aanmerking gekom het nie, glo die party die aansoekproses is deeglik en
regverdig hanteer
Die GiA ondersteun organisasies sonder winsoogmerk – gemeenskapsgebaseerde en soortgelyke organisasies wat gemeenskapswerk, veral met hulpbehoewendes, verrig
’n Werksessie is in Oktober 2024 gehou om organisasies deur die aansoekproses te help, maar die munisipaliteit het steeds bevind dat talle organisasies se papierwerk nie in orde was nie Finansiële state was vir sekere organsisasies byvoorbeeld uitstaande, wat die munisi-
paliteit genoodsaak het om hul aansoek af te keur
Onder die projekte wat finansiering ontvang, is ’n tuinprojek wat skenkings oor ’n tydperk van drie jaar sal ontvang Vanjaar se hulp sal die laaste vir dié spesifieke projek wees
Die PA het op die vergadering aangevoer dis uiters belangrik dat die munisipaliteit seker maak diegene wat munisipale hulp ontvang, die beste moontlike kandidate is wat werklik probeer om ’n verskil in die gemeenskap te maak
Student changing world for good
In a country where youth unemployment remains one of the highest in the world and poverty continues to limit opportunity, Abigail Larsen is building a solution that connects young people directly to the heart of change
At only 21, the third-year BCom International Business student at Stellenbosch University (SU) is co-developing a groundbreaking digital platform designed to mobilise a new generation of volunteers, leaders and social entrepreneurs
Larsen is the mastermind behind the development of Thallo, a social media platform connecting volunteers with organisations and charities, aiming to bridge the gap between socially aware individuals and NGOs She describes the app as a mix between Instagram and LinkedIn; it will also feature a marketplace for NGO products and a gamified system that builds social capital
Originally from KwaZulu-Natal, Larsen arrived at SU with a heart for people and a growing passion for social entrepreneurship She initially planned to study medicine but realised she could also impact people’s lives positively in other ways
Larsen currently leads the social impact portfolio at Lydia Residence, where she has created volunteering opportunities, a student food and essentials cupboard, and a range of outreach initiatives “We’ve done things like an SPCA drive, a feeding scheme and social impact days at local schools It’s been such a joy and a privilege,” she says
PASSIONATEVOLUNTEER
Larsen’s passion for social impact originated from her own extensive experiences
as a volunteer After volunteering with NGOs in India, Rwanda and across South Africa, she saw a growing frustration among young people who wanted to contribute but didn’t know where to begin “There’s a gap between individuals who want to make a difference in the world and organisations who need skilled volunteers,” she notes
The idea for Thallo, named after the Greek word for growth, took shape when she entered a global social entrepreneurship competition, the Hult Prize Challenge, where participants were tasked with building a business that addresses one of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals
volunteering opportunities are visible and searchable, she believes Thallo will make it easier for people to become involved
“This could transform not only SA, but also mobilise our generation for real, sustainable impact Whether people want to fight human trafficking, volunteer at an animal shelter, or support upliftment programmes for women, the app offers tailored pathways to action,” Larsen says
“People want to be part of something bigger than themselves They want to know their life is influencing someone else’s ”
ing Thallo’s beta version is set to launch by the end of the year, and Stellenbosch will be the initial test site thanks to strong relationships with the SU’s Centre for the Advancement of Social Impact and Transformation “They are very excited,” says Larsen “Hopefully by the beginning of next year, everything will be in place ”
BUILTONFAITH,FUELLEDBYACTION
While Thallo may be high-tech, its roots are deeply personal Larsen’s belief in the power of service is shaped by her Christian faith “Everything in this life, everything that I do, is for the glory of the Lord,” she says “It’s not in my strength; it’s not my will If the Lord wants it to happen, He’ll make it happen ”
That faith gives her resilience and perspective “Every opportunity I get, I step through the door and try my best If it doesn’t work out, I know the Lord has another plan ”
Larsen and her development team recently presented their concept for Thallo in Johannesburg as part of the national round of the Hult Prize Challenge and they’re now awaiting news about funding for their project
She explains that the app will also allow young people to initiate their own community-driven solutions, giving them a centralised platform to promote and coordinate efforts She’s seen how many local initiatives, for example a Stellenbosch fundraiser for children’s shoes, are often organised informally through WhatsApp statuses and word of mouth
IMPROVINGMENTALHEALTH
By offering a dedicated space where
Sport bring jonges van Wemmershoek byeen
Die afgelope Maandag (16 Junie) was ’n geskiedkundige dag vir Wemmershoek toe dié gemeenskap hul eerste amptelike Jeug-sportdagviering aangebied het. Spanne het vir die dag by die Wemmershoek-sportterrein byeengekom met sowat 400 kinders wat die dag saam geniet het.
Volgens Hellene Fisher was dit ’n besonderse geleentheid met organisasies en programme van Wemmershoek, wat almal ingespring het om die dag vir die jongspan moontlik te maak. Fisher vertel die Wemmershoek- junior rugbyspan het hulle knap gedra om op kort kennisgewing weg te spring met reëlings. Die Wemmershoek-buurtwag het toegesien dat alle veiligheidsmaatreëls nagekom is.
Die Wemmershoekdam-boogskuttersklub en verskeie plaaslike voedingsprojekte het ’n demonstrasie aangebied en toegesien dat niemand ná al die sport-aksie honger huis toe is nie
Wemmershoek se jongmense het die dag se feesvieringe geniet
Vineyards Juniors, RFC Franschhoek Juniors en die junior Wemmershoekspanne het op die rugbyveld kragte gemeet.
Die organiseerders bedank al die borge, vrywilligers en veral die jeug wat die dag moontlik gemaak het.
Both individuals and organisations will be able to create profiles on Thallo, making it easy to discover causes that align with users’ passions and location “We realised that some charities struggle to create awareness; this is a platform where you can put in your location, and you can see the organisations close by that are doing community work.”
A key innovation of Thallo is how it recognises and validates the impact of its users “Mental health is one of the biggest challenges of our generation,” Larsen remarks “It has been statistically proven that to get out of a depressive rut, helping others or serving someone is the best thing that you can do ”
To encourage engagement, Thallo gamifies the experience Users earn badges and can build a digital CV of their volunteer-
Larsen is also quick to give credit and thanks to the people supporting her “There are four of us in the Thallo team and my family as well as my friends are incredibly supportive ”
She believes her generation has immense potential “Our generation is the most socially aware and socially engaged They want to know they are not just leaving an inheritance They are leaving a legacy ” Her advice to others? “Just do it Just start Look at what is available to you and think what you can do with what is in your hands It may feel like a mountain, but all you have to do is to take one step and then another step and one more Before you know it, you’re literally halfway up the mountain and there’s this beautiful view and you can’t imagine how you even got there!”
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Abigail Larsen, a student at Stellenbosch University, is developing a social media platform to connect volunteers with NGOs Photo: Stefan Els
ButtaNuttisgrowing
What was started by Antoine van Heerden during his final year of mechanical engineering studies at Stellenbosch University (SU), when he began roasting and blending nut butters for sale at local markets, is now a South African market leader in plant-based dairy alternatives
The aptly named ButtaNutt has secured a 54% equity investment from the PSG Group. The transaction was effected last month, with the remaining shareholding retained by the founding management team, led by Van Heerden, founder and CEO
These days ButtaNutt is no longer bound to campus and is based in Paarl It has grown from a single-product start-up to a well-established name in the local food innovation landscape
With a focus on natural, minimally processed products, its range of nut butters and dairy alternatives has found favour with South African consumers looking for healthy and delicious food choices.
The investment by PSG Group includes growth capital to support ButtaNutt’s expansion
ButtaNutt currently produces double the plant-based milk volumes compared to the prior year This significant increase in capacity was made possible by the commissioning of a state-of-the-art processing and packaging facility in 2024, following a strategic investment from PepsiCo in 2022
This capacity expansion has also driven job creation with the company now employing 135 staffers Prior to this, when they moved to the new Paarl facility in 2022, the business had 102 employees
Dries Mellet, director at PSG Group, says the decision to partner with ButtaNutt aligns with the ambition to partner with strong management teams to build large, profitable South African businesses
“ButtaNutt is a proudly South African business, and they’ve built a brand that resonates with consumers The business is led by entrepreneurial founders who are passionate about what they do ButtaNutt is a fast-growing business in an industry that is growing globally and we are excited to be part of its next chapter,”
Mellet says The investment is further
strengthened by the involvement of Tertius Carstens, former CEO of the Pioneer Foods Group, who now serves on the ButtaNutt board
What began as a side hustle selling roasted macadamias from Van Heerden’s university residence in 2012, has grown into one of South Africa’s most inspiring small business success stories
“Back then, I didn’t have a grand plan,” he recalls “I was a second-year engineering student at Stellenbosch, just trying to do something creative with my parents’ macadamia harvest The nut butter idea came almost by accident But from the start, there was something special about the product, and the feedback we got from customers was overwhelmingly positive ”
From grinding nuts in his digs and selling jars at local farmers’ markets, Van Heerden’s commitment to the craft and passion for entrepreneurship has taken the business through every phase of growth
The turning point came when ButtaNutt began to experiment with nut milks, which have become its flagship products
“Nut milks became our big
bet,” Van Heerden explains “After years of trials, some travel to the United States to study market trends, and finally, a lot of investment into infrastructure, we managed to create a local product that could compete with international alternatives, with a proudly South African flavour ” Dan Hugo, co-owner and chief marketing officer at ButtaNutt adds: “We have always positioned ourselves as something a little
SA’s wine-tourism partnership boost
A landmark three-year partnership between Stellenbosch Wine Routes and Southern Sun is expected to enhance South Africa’s wine-tourism offering
The strategic alliance brings together the heritage and world-renowned wines of Stellenbosch with Southern Sun’s expansive hospitality network, creating an unparalleled platform to showcase South African excellence By combining resources, expertise and reach, the collaboration promises to elevate visitor experiences, boost local tourism and drive sustainable growth across the wine and hospitality sectors
Not only does the agreement see Southern Sun become the preferred accommo-
dation provider for Stellenbosch Wine Routes, but the hotel group has also partnered in the hosting of the Stellenbosch Experience wine showcase in Johannesburg The event, which features a handful of tasting events with more than 40 winemakers and brand ambassadors, is fast becoming an annual highlight for wine lovers in Gauteng
“We are proud to partner with Stellenbosch Wine Routes and look forward to hosting a series of immersive events that celebrate the Cape Winelands,” said Southern Sun Hotels CEO Marcel von Aulock
“Together we will champion sustainable tourism, support the region’s vibrant wine community and deliver the warm, genuine
FESTIVE MARKET
hospitality that defines both our brands ” Mike Ratcliffe, chairperson of Stellenbosch Wine Routes, added: “We are incredibly excited about this new alliance with Southern Sun, a name that resonates with quality and excellence in South African hospitality This partnership is a natural fit for us, as it aligns perfectly with our mission to offer world-class wine and cultural experiences Together we can create a more connected, accessible and memorable journey for local and international visitors alike
“This collaboration not only strengthens our individual offerings, but also supports a broader vision of South African tourism by showcasing the best that our country
FEESMARK
AANSOEK VIR STALLETJIES
Stellenbosch Munisipaliteit beplan 'n weeklange Feesmark om die afskop van die
Feestyd binne die Groter Stellenbosch te vier As deel van die feesvieringe word 'n 5-dag Feesmark beplan. Handelaars word genooi om aansoeke in te dien om by die mark te handel en hul goedere ten toon te stel. 'n Feesmark se vermoë om 'n hoë kaliber verskafferprodukte te handhaaf, is 'n belangrike faktor in die algehele gehalte daarvan. Die doel van die Stellenbosch Feesmark is om gaste 'n ervaring vol Stellies elegansie en sjarme te bied deur hulle bekend te stel aan 'n wêreld van kuns, kunsvlyt en kultuur terwyl hulle ook verlei word met tradisionele seisoenale kulinêre spesialiteite
PLEK: Stellenbosch Town Hall 26 Andringa Street Stellenbosch Central
SLUITINGSDATUM VIR AANSOEKE: 29ste Augustus 2025 @ 11vm (Suksesvolle aansoekers sal in kennis gestel word)
Koste per dag: R100 (daaglikse tarief/fooi sonder elektrisiteit) R150 (daaglikse tarief/fooi met elektrisiteit)
MARK DATUM: 24ste -28ste November 2025 9vm - 7nm
Handelaars word versoek om vir die volgende kategorieë aansoek te doen:
Handwerk/kuns en ontwerp Feeslike Speelgoed Geskenke en Toebehore
• Leefsty en gesond leef Vermaak Tuisgemaakte goedere
Kos Ander (spesifiseer asseblief)
Reëls: Neem asseblief kennis dat handelaars van die groter Stellenbosch-omgewing voorkeur sal kry
Handelaars sal slegs toegelaat word om op te rig vanaf 07h00 op die dag van verhandeling. 'n Gesondheidsertifikaat is nodig om met alle voedse - en drankitems handel te dry Stalletjies wa gas gebruik moe 'n brandblusser byderhand hê met 'n "geen rook
teken" duidelik sigbaar
• Slegs handelaars wat die vereiste inligting indien, sal van 'n forme e goedkeuringsbrief voorsien word voorda die aankoop van perm tte toegelaat sal word. Handelaars wat staanplekke met 'n sleepwa-toebehore gebruik, sal versoek word om vir 2 spas es te registreer
• Geen onderverhuring, geen gehurk, geen alkoho geen verkoop sonder perm t, geen verkoop van vals of onwettige goedere nie. Daar sal van suksesvol e handelaars verwag word om 'n inligtingsessie by te woon Betaling moe slegs by aanvaarding gedoen word
• Sou ons beslui om 'n strepieskodeste sel te implementeer sal geen produk e sonder strepieskodes op die persee toegelaat word nie. Dit sal die verantwoordelikheid van die verkoper wees om hul strepieskodes af te haal
Bykomende strepieskodes sal besk kbaar wees om tydens die mark by die EO ter plaatse af te haal
NB: Vereiste dokumente vir aansoek, dws registrasievorm, ID-afskrif, bewys van adres, Gesondheidsertifikaat (vir voedselhandelaars). Geen aansoek sal sonder hierdie dokumente verwerk word nie Navrae kan gerig word aan Caz Dissel-Valentine by Tel/Whatsapp: 065-965-1002 of e-pos: events2@calibergroupsa.co.za Aansoekvorms kan verkry word by NPKgebou op die hoofweg van Ryneveld- en Pleinstraat, Stellenbosch of afgelaai word by www.stellenbosch.gov.za
different than a food company
We are storytellers, community builders, and wellness advocates
Every product we develop starts with a purpose
“We want to nourish people, support local supply chains, and be part of a healthier future
We’ve been fortunate to have customers and partners who believe in that mission This partnership takes our vision and mission to the next level ”
Dries Mellet (ButtaNutt non-executive director and PSG Group director) with Antoine van Heerden (founder and CEO of ButtaNutt).
A partnership between Stellenbosch Wine Routes and Southern Sun is set to bolster the wine tourism industry.
Kinderstemme in die Endler ’n Onvergeetlike middag met musiek en betowering word beloof wanneer die Tygerberg-kinderkoor,met die dirigent Karina Erasmus,Sondag (22 Junie) om 16:00 ’n galakonsert in die Endler-saal aanbied. Die gehoor sal die ongelooflike talent van die jong stemme in ’n ryk nuwe repertorium van klassieke, kontemporêre en tradisionele werke ervaar Met uitsonderlike harmonieë en hartroerende optredes beloof hierdie konsert om ’n viering van passie, toewyding en kunssinnigheid te wees Die galakonsert sluit die eerste seisoen van die Endlerkonsertreeks vir 2025 af Die Tygerberg-kinderkoor is een van die wêreld se top-kinderkore Die program sluit in ’n hartroende mengsel klassieke,eietydse en tradisionele werke in – ’n inspirerende einde van ’n skitterende seisoen Kaartjiepryse strek van R150 tot R180 en is aanlyn by Webtickets te koop
Spesiale orkes vir fees se 20ste jaar
Die Stellenbosch- Internasionale Kamermusiekfees (SIKMF) vier vanjaar sy 20ste bestaansjaar.
Dié besondere mylpaal word deur verskeie spesiale aanbiedinge op die feesprogram uitgelig Een daarvan is die samestelling van ’n orkes wat slegs uit alumni van die fees bestaan en slegs een keer sal optree Vorige feesdeelnemers, wat sedertdien naam in die plaaslike musiekwêreld gemaak het, is gekies om in hierdie spesiale orkes te speel.
Ian Watson, ’n oudstudent van die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) en ’n deelnemer aan die heel eerste kamermusiekfees in 2004, sal die konsertmeester wees Peter Martens, die SIKMF se direkteur, sê: “Ons het gepoog om deelnemers van al 19 vorige feeste te nooi. Watson volg intussen ’n baie suksesvolle loopbaan as orkesspeler in die Verenigde Koninkryk
en is terselfdertyd ’n gesogte kamermusikus. Ek is baie in my skik dat hy vir hierdie geleentheid Suid-Afrika toe kom – nie net om die orkes te lei nie, maar ook om vir die eerste keer by die fees se personeel aan te sluit.”
Die solis by hierdie uitvoering is Leo Gevisser, wat die SIKMF van 2013 tot 2015 en in 2017 as pianis en violis bygewoon het Hy sal Gershwin se “Klavierkonsert” in F speel, waarskynlik dié vermaarde jazzkomponis se mees klassieke werk.
Gevisser het aan die Julliard School in New York studeer en maak nou daar naam as pianis, komponis en klankkunstenaar.
Jacobus de Jager het die Suid-Afrikaanse kompetisie vir dirigente in 2023 gewen en was daarna ’n semifinalis in die Herbert von Karajan-kompetisie vir jong dirigente in Salzburg.
Hy het verskeie plaaslike orkeste gedi-
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Tipe aansoek: Ten einde die aansoeker toe te laat om mini-kombuise in die privaat koshuiskamers te voorsien word daar aansoek gemaak i.t.v Afdeling 15.(2)(f) van die Stellenbosch Munisipaliteit se Beplanning Bywet (2023) vir die opheffing van die volgende beperkende titelvoorwaardes:
• OpErf2241,Stellenbosch:
B.(a)Theabovelotshallbeusedforresidentialpurposesonly andonlyoneresidenceshallbeerectedthereon;provided however thatasemi-detachedresidencemaybeerectedonthesaidlot subjecttotheConditionsofClause4thereof. B.(f)Theabovelotbeingsoldexclusivelyforresidentialpurposes,notradeorbusinesswiththeexceptionofprivatehotelsor boardinghouses,shallbecarriedonthereon.
• OpErf7337,Stellenbosch: B.6.Theabovelotbeingsoldexclusivelyforresidentialpurposes,notradeorbusinesswiththeexceptionofprivatehotelsor boardinghouses,shallbecarriedonthereon.
Kennis word hiermee gegee in terme van die voorskrifte van dieArtikel 46 van die genoemde Verordeninge dat bovermelde aansoek by die Stellenbosch Munisipaliteit ingedien is vir oorweging. Die aansoek is beskikbaar vir insae op die Beplannings Portaa van die Stellenbosch Munisipa ite t se Webtuiste vir die tydsduur van die pub ieke deelname proses by die volgende adres: [https://www.stellenbosch.gov.za/planning portal/planning-notices/land-use-applications-advertisements] Indien die webtuiste of tersaaklikedokumentenietoeganglikisnie,kandieAansoekerversoekwordom‘nelektroniesekopievandieaansoekbesk kbaartestel
Kommentaar en/ of besware kan vervolgens gedien word op die aansoek in terms van Artikel 50 van die tersaaklike Verordening wat die volgendevereistesenbesonderhedemoetbevat:
•Diekommentaarmoetskriftelikwees; •Diekommentaarmoetdieaansoekseverwysingsnommerenadresinsluit; Dienaamvandiepersoonwatdiekommentaarlewer;
Diefisieseadresenkontakbesonderhedevandiepersoonwatdiekommentaarlewer
•Diebelangwatdiepersoonwatdiekommentaarlewer indieaansoekhet.
•Dieredesvirdiekommentaarwatgelewerword,welkeredesgenoegsamebesonderhedemoetbevattenopsitevandievolgendeaspekte: oDiefeiteenomstandighedeaantoonwatdiediekommentaartoelig; oIndientoepaslik,aantoonwatdieonwens ikeresultaatsalweesindiendieaansoekgoedgekeurword; oWaartoepaslikmoetaangetoonwordindienenigeaspekvandieaansoekstrydiggeagwordmetenigerelevantebeleid; oDatdieinsettevoldoendeinlgtingsalgeewatdieaansoekerinstaatsalstelomkommentaardaaroptelewer
Die kommentaar moet by wyse van elektroniese pos aan die Aansoeker gestuur word as volg: TV3 Projects (Pty) Ltd – C Heys clifford@tv3.co.za
Die kommentaar moet binne 30 dae vanaf die datum van hierdie kennisgewing gestuur word en moet ontvang word voor of op die laaste dag vandiesluitingsdatumvan21Julie2025.
Daar moet kennis geneem word dat die Munisipaliteit, in terme van Artikel 50(5) van die verme de Verordeninge, mag weier om enige kommentaar/beswaarteaanvaarwatnadiesluitingsdatumontvangword.
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rigeer voordat hy vir verdere studies na die buiteland vertrek het, waar hy reeds die Royal Scottish National Orchestra, die BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, die Filharmoniese Orkes van Athene en die Mozarteumorchester in Salzburg dirigeer het.
De Jager, wat die SIKMF tussen 2016 en 2019 eers as pianis en later as dirigent bygewoon het, sal die Alumni-orkes vir hierdie eenmalige optrede dirigeer.
Die uitvoering vind plaas op Donderdag 3 Julie om 20:00 – een dag vóór die amptelike begin van die fees.
Naas Gershwin se “Klavierkonsert” sluit die program ’n nuwe werk deur Matthijs van Dijk in, sowel as Mahler se vyfde simfonie – ’n grootse werk met ’n sterk romantiese inslag.
Toegangskaartjies is by Webtickets te koop. Besoekers word aangeraai om vroeg te bespreek. Die alumni-konsert by die Endler is nie by die fees se seisoenkaartjie ingesluit nie
NOTICE OF LAND DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION IN THE STELLENBOSCH MUNICIPAL
AREA
APPLICATION
Application Property Address: cnr Banghoek & Groeneweide Road, Stellenbosch
Application Property Number: Erven 2241 & 7337, Stellenbosch
Applicant: TV3 Projects (Pty) Ltd – C Heys (contact details: 021 861 3800)
Owner: EMS Student Prop NPC – R Scholtz (contact details: 083 440 7388)
Application Reference: LU/18463 (TP949/2024)
Description of Proposed Development: For the applicant to provide a kitchenette in the individual rooms of the private dormitory application is made i.t.o. Section 15(2)(f) of the Stellenbosch Municipality Land Use Planning By-Law (2023) for the removal of the following restrictivetitleconditions:
• OnErf2241 Stellenbosch:
B.(a)Theabovelotshallbeusedforresidentialpurposesonly andonlyoneresidenceshal beerectedthereon;provided however,thatasemi-detachedresidencemaybeerectedonthesaidlot,subjecttotheConditionsofClause4thereof. B.(f)Theabovelotbeingsoldexclusivelyforresidentialpurposes,notradeorbusinesswiththeexceptionofprivatehotelsor boardinghouses shallbecarriedonthereon.
• OnErf7337,Stellenbosch: B.6.Theabovelotbeingsoldexclusivelyforresidentialpurposes,notradeorbusinesswiththeexceptionofprivatehotelsor boardinghouses shallbecarriedonthereon.
Notice is hereby given in terms of the provisions of Section 46 of the said Bylaw that the above-mentioned application has been submitted to the Stellenbosch Mun cipality for cons deration The application is available for inspection on the Planning Portal of the Stellenbosch Mun cipal Website for the duration of the public participation process at the following address: [https://www.stellenbosch.gov.za/planning portal/planning-notices/land-use-applications-advertisements]. If the website or documents cannot be accessed, an electronic copy of theapplicationcanberequestedfromtheApplicant
You are hereby invited to submit comments and / or objections on the application in terms of Section 50 of the said bylaw with the following requirementsandparticulars:
Thecommentsmustbemadeinwriting; •ThecommentsmustrefertotheApplicationReferenceNumberandAddress, •Thenameofthepersonthatsubmitsthecomments; Thephys caladdressandcontactdetailsofthepersonsubmittingthecomments; •Theinterestthatthepersonhasinthesubjectapplication; •Thereasonsforthecomments wh chmustbesetoutinsufficientdetailinorderto: oInd catethefactsandcircumstancesthatexplainthecomments; oWhererelevantdemonstratetheundes rableeffectthattheapplicationwillhaveifapproved; oWhererelevantdemonstrateanyaspectoftheapplicationthatisnotconsideredconsistentwithapplicablepolicy;and oEnabletheapplicanttorespondtothecomments.
Thecommentsmustbeaddressedtotheapplicantbyelectronicmailasfollows:TV3Projects(Pty)Ltd–CHeysclifford@tv3.co.za
Thecommentsmustbesubmittedwithin30daysfromthedateofthisnoticetobereceivedonorbeforetheclosingdateof21July2025. It should be noted that the Municipality, in terms of Section 50(5) of the said Bylaw, may refuse to accept any comments / objection received aftertheclosingdate.
Foranyenqu riesontheApplicationortheaboverequirements,orifyouareunabletowriteand/orsubmityourcommentsasprovidedfor,you maycontacttheApplicantforassistanceatthee-mailaddressprovidedortelephonicallyat0218613800duringnormalofficehours.
Jacobus de Jager sal die Alumni-orkes vir die eenmalige optrede dirigeer Foto: Carmen Reynolds
Apply for high-school scholarship
The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation, a member of the Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies, has officially opened applications for its annual High School Scholarship Programme.
Eligible Grade 6 learners from across South Africa are encouraged to apply The scholarship is dedicated to nurturing entrepreneurial potential among youths, with the goal of cultivating confident scholars equipped with entrepreneurial thinking, leadership qualities and a drive to create meaningful solutions for SA’s most pressing social and
economic challenges.
To be successful recipients of the scholarship, Grade 6 learners must demonstrate academic excellence and leadership potential, show an interest in entrepreneurship and the desire to pursue it as a career, and come from financially disadvantaged backgrounds.
Successful recipients will receive funding to attend a top-performing partner high school, alongside comprehensive support designed to develop their entrepreneurial talents and potential.
Applicants must be in Grade 6 in 2025 to apply; not be older than 12 years and
Unbeaten season for PRG golfers
The first and second golf teams of Paul Roos Gymnasium finished their summer and winter seasons unbeaten, after securing victories in their recent matches against Parel Vallei High School The first team recorded a 6-0 win over their counterparts from Somerset West. The under-19A team members (from left) are Tynan Vermeuelen, Alex Frankel, Nathan van den Berg, Devin Petersen and Evan Marais. The under-19B team triumphed with a 5-1 scoreline
not younger than 11 years in Grade 6 (candidates must be born in 2013 and 2014); have obtained a minimum 70% average for English and mathematics in Grade 5 and Grade 6 mid-year examinations; be South African citizens; and clearly demonstrate financial need (household income must not exceed a monthly gross income of R20 000, including business revenue).
The Allan Gray scholarship offers an annual entrepreneurial conference; regional entrepreneurial experience sessions; workshops, speaker events and seminars; an online learning campus;
mentorship; tuition and boarding; uniform, stationery, textbooks, toiletries and casual clothing; a monthly allowance; and support for extra mural activities
To apply, visit www.allangrayorbis.org to complete and submit an application form.
Alternatively, application forms can be hand delivered to 46 Hof Street, Oranjezicht, Cape Town or 1st Floor, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr, 1 Protea Place, corner of Fredman Drive and Protea Place, Sandton, Johannesburg.
Applications close at 17:00 on Monday 15 September
Spelers in Bolandspan
Call to be part of the change
Learners from Grade 6 to 9 have the chance to help protect the natural world by entering the Big Biodiversity Challenge
The challenge was launched during Biodiversity Month (May) and learners have until Thursday 31 July to enter their projects that offer solutions to any of the many threats which biodiversity issues such as the unsustainable use of natural resources, climate change and habitat loss – challenges that directly impact the health of our ecosystems The theme encourages entrants to explore practical, nature-based solutions
“As the implementing agent of the WCEEF, we are excited to join forces with the incredible and diverse members
Wonderbagsoup
This winter, Wonderbag – a revolutionary non-electric, heat-retention cooker that makes it easy to prepare nutritious meals without electricity or fire – has shared a curated collection of winter recipes, showing how easy it is to cook wholesome, hearty meals with the Wonderbag, while also supporting a greater cause in the process.
CARROT AND BUTTER BEAN SOUP
– Preparation time: 15 minutes
– Stove time: 10 minutes
– Wonderbag time: 2-4 hours
– Serves: 4
Ingredients:
• 600 g carrots
• 800 g cooked butter beans (2 cans of butter beans or 800 g butter beans that have been soaked and cooked)
• 1 onion, chopped olive oil
• 1 litre of chicken or vegetable stock
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• sea salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• garnish options: a tablespoon of Greek yoghurt, fresh coriander leaves, a pinch of caraway seeds and cashew nuts
Method:
1. Roughly chop the onion and carrots
2. Sautée your onions with a generous glug of olive oil and a pinch of salt in your pan Cook for a few minutes until they start to soften
3. Add the chopped carrots, half of your butter beans, ground coriander and stock to the pan Bring to the boil, then cover the pot with your lid and simmer for about 10 minutes.
4. Switch off your gas or electricity source, and place a tea towel at the bottom of your Wonderbag. Swiftly transfer your pot into the Wonderbag, cover the Wonderbag with its fabric lid and secure it by pulling the cord tightly. Allow the dish to cook undisturbed for a minimum of two hours
5. When cooked, liquify the soup with a stick blender until smooth, then add the second half of your butter beans and stir through.
6. Place your lid back on the pan and return to the Wonderbag until you’re ready to serve. Adjust the seasoning with some freshly ground black pepper, stir through some greek yoghurt and top with torn leaves of fresh coriander, caraway seeds and cashew nuts
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Try Wonderbag chakalaka
– Preparation time: 10 minutes
– Stove time: 15 minutes
Wonderbag time: 1-2 hours
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients:
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 white onion, finely chopped
• 6 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 green deseeded and chopped
1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, finely grated
• 2 tbsp mild, medium or hot curry powder
• 3 peppers (mix of red, green or yellow), finely chopped
• 5-6 large carrots, grated
2 tbsp tomato purée
• 400 g can of chopped tomatoes
• 400 g can of baked beans in tomato sauce
• 2 tsp peri-peri spice blend
• 2 thyme sprigs, leaves only
Method:
1. Heat the oil in a lidded casserole pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until it becomes soft and begins to
caramelise
2. Stir in the garlic, chillies and half of the ginger. Cook for 1-2 minutes, then add the curry powder and stir to form a curry paste. If the mixture starts to stick to the bottom of the pan, add a splash of water to prevent burning
3. Add the chopped peppers and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Then, stir through the grated carrots, ensuring they are well-coated in the curry paste Stir in the purée, tomatoes, piri-piri spice and thyme.
4. Add the baked beans and then fill the empty can with water halfway Pour that water into the dish then bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for at least 10 minutes until the mixture has thickened.
5. Place the sealed casserole pan on a cloth or mat in the Wonderbag and cook for 1-2 hours
6. Stir in the remaining ginger and season to taste.
7. Finally, sprinkle with coriander and serve hot or cold with rice.
Dhal and Tandoori dish
Try this comforting, hearty and slowcooked red Lentil dhal and Tandoori chickpeas dish made with love.
– Preparation time: 10 minutes
– Stove time: 10 minutes
– Wonderbag Time: 1.5 to 2 hours
– Serves: 2
Ingredients: – For the Dhal:
• 1 leek, green and all, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 medjool dates, torn into pieces
• 1 tbsp turmeric
• 1 tsp fenugreek seeds
• 100 g red lentils
250 ml boiling water
• 400 ml coconut milk
• 1 large handful of fresh spinach
• olive oil, for cooking and salt and fresh-
ly cracked black pepper
– For the Crispy Chickpeas
• 240 g drained tinned chickpeas
1 tbsp tikka masala spice mix
• 1 tbsp olive oil (optional)
– To serve:
• 2 tbsp plant yoghurt
• fresh herbs
• 1 spring onion, finely sliced
• pinch of chilli toasted sourdough bread
Method
1. Dhal: In a heavy-based lidded pot (like
a cast iron or stainless-steel saucepan),
heat a splash of olive oil.
2. Add the leek, garlic, dates, turmeric and fenugreek seeds Sauté gently for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Stir in the red lentils, boiling water, and coconut milk. Season well with salt and pepper.
4. Bring everything to a full boil with the lid on, then reduce the heat slightly and let it simmer for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
5. Once bubbling hot and simmered through, immediately transfer the sealed pot into your Wonderbag, cinch it closed, and leave it to cook for 1½ to 2 hours
6. After that time open it up, stir in the spinach and allow the residual heat to wilt it down.
7. Crispy chickpeas: Prepare while the dhal cooks in the Wonderbag. In an air fryer, toss chickpeas with the spice mix and olive oil. Air fry at 200°C for five to six minutes until crispy. Alternatively, prepare the chickpeas in an oven by preheating the overn to 180°C Roast chickpeas on a lined tray for 20 to 25 minutes until golden and crunchy
8. To plate, spoon generous helpings of dhal into bowls
9. Top with crispy chickpeas, a dollop of yoghurt, fresh herbs, sliced spring onion, a sprinkling of chilli and a slice of toasted sourdough.
RUtakesleagueglory
Chance to play for promotion awaits
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 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.
VDE bankvas teen Maties
Avril Fillies
Die Van der Stel-Evergreensrugbyklub (VDE) het Saterdag (14 Junie) na die vyfde plek op die Superliga A-punteleer geklim toe hy in die derby teen Maties met 41-34 op tuisbodem as oorwinnaars van die veld af gestap het.
Maties het sy span versterk deur sy Varsitybekerspelers in te sluit om op te maak vir sy power pogings tot dusver in die kompetisie Die Maroentruie is derde laaste plek op die punteleer – een van die laagtepunte in hul geskiedenis tot dusver
By tye moes VDE bontstaan om die studente se aanslag op sy doellyn te keer Net VDE se hegte verdediging of blapse voor die doellyn het die studente van punte beroof.
Met die liga wat sy halfpadmerk bereik het, gee geen span die toon in Superliga A aan nie. Die eerste drie plekke wissel weekliks tussen Villager, Durbell en Valsbaai, wat almal reeds agt wedstryde gespeel het. Met Hamiltons, tans die verdedigende kampioen, wat twee wedstryde minder gespeel het, sal geesdriftiges moet wag tot die voorlaaste wedstryde om te sien wie nou eintlik die kitaar hier slaan
Met VDE se wen in die derby het hy weer eens beklemtoon dat hy nie daar is om die spanlys vol te maak nie, maar dat hy goeie rekenskap van homself gee. Die feit dat VDE uit die sones tot in Superliga A gevorder het, is gewis nie ’n gelukskoot nie en kan toegeskryf word aan die toegewydheid van die afrigtingspan en die spelers wat hul praatwerk op die veld doen VDE moet nog kragte meet teen Helderberg, Hamiltons, Villager, Tygerberg, SK-Walmers, Ikeys en UWK – almal harde neute om te kraak – maar VDE se doel is om onder die topses te eindig. Die ander Stellenbosse spanne het in hul onderskeie ligas gemengde welslae behaal. In Superliga B is Franschhoek en Kylemore die verteenwoordigers en is dit net Franschhoek wat nog ’n hond haaraf kon maak. Kylemore sukkel om die mas op te kom en is laaste op die punteleer. Kylemore het juis met 36-24 teen Franschhoek vasgeval. In Superliga C swoeg Pniël Villagers moedig voort en het 17 punte ná sewe wedstryde op die telbord. In die Noordelike liga het Raithby Universals vir Sir Lowrians van sy troontjie gestoot en met 23-20 geklop om die louere in dié liga te wen Blue Stars was te sterk vir Windmeul en laasgenoemde is met 51-12 huis toe gestuur. Stellenbosch-Coronation het Gordonsbaai Pioneers 26-8 gewen, terwyl Excelsior die knie met 29-19 teen Whistling Wheels moes buig.
Laaste dag vir benoeming van sporthelde van die jaar
Uitnemende atlete, joernaliste en sportadministrateurs kan nou vir die agtiende jaarlikse Suid-Afrikaanse Sportoekennings benoem word.
Die departement van sport, kuns en kultuur nooi sportfederasies, provinsiale
sportdepartemente, professionele ligas, sportklubs of sport-unies, die sport vir maatskaplike verandering-netwerk, skole se sportkodestrukture, mediamaatskappye en erkende sport- en ontspanningsorganisasies om benoemings vóór môre
(Vrydag 20 Junie) in te dien
Hierdie jaar se weergawe word onder die tema “Viering van Sportuitnemendheid” aangebied
Individue en spanne wat ’n passie vir sport in die harte van Suid-Afrikaners
deur hul binne- of buitelandse deelname lewend hou, kan op dié
vereer word. Besoek die departement se webtuiste by www. dsac.gov.za vir nog inligting en om benoemings in te dien.
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Francois Malawana on the charge for Raithby Universals
Flyhalf for Raithby Brandon Manuel pops up a pass to Roger Nomdoe coming in at speed
Photos: Peter Bee