Tref-en-trapeistiener
YaëlMalgas
Die familie van ’n 16-jarige is steeds geskok nadat hy Saterdag (17 Mei) deur ’n motoris op die R44 naby Cloetesville doodgery is
Saterdag was die amptelike einde van Wêreldwye Padveiligheidsweek Volgens die Wes-Kaapse departement van gemeenskapsveiligheid is sowat 25% van alle padsterftes dié van voetgangers en fietsryers
Saterdag het Valentino “Tino” Moses ongelukkig deel van hierdie statistieke geword
Tino se familie is die afgelope naweek in rou gedompel nadat hy glo die R44-pad probeer oorsteek het toe hy getref is Gerugte doen die ronde dat hy besig was om van kwaaddoeners te vlug wat hom wou beroof het In die proses is hy egter getref en vir dood agtergelaat Sy familie verduidelik die talentvolle sokkerspeler was naby die ingang van Timberlea-plaas, waar hy gewoon het, toe hy getref is
Motoris vlug van ongelukstoneel
“Ek was in Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) toe die ongeluk gebeur het,” vertel Tino se ma, Leticia Sy het Sondag teruggekeer en begin om uit te pluis presies wat Saterdag voor 18:00 met haar seun gebeur het
Leticia, wat saam met haar gesin op die plaas Timberlea woon, sê haar kind het groot drome gehad
“Hy was lief vir sokker Die afgelope drie weke toe ons saam by die huis was, het hy die hele tyd gesê eendag sal hy vir ’n internasionale sokkerklub speel en dan sal hy vir my ’n huis koop. Dan sal ek nie meer hier op die plaas hoef te werk nie ”
Die sokkerster het vir die Cloetesville-sokkerklub gespeel en was lid van Safa Kaapse Wynlande se Celtic se o 17-span Tino was een van vier kinders en Leticia verduidelik hoewel die tiener en sy sibbe soms kon stry kry, het hulle
vinnig weer opgemaak en dan weer saamgespeel
Tino het sy skoolloopbaan by Rietenbosch Primêre Skool begin en nadat hy by die Hoërskool Cloetesville was, is hy onlangs by die Ou Lückhoff-skool ingeskryf
Sy familie vertel buiten Tino se atletiese vermoë het sy vriendelikheid en sprankelende geaardheid hom vele vriende besorg
Die gemeenskap van die Timberleaplaas het Maandag ter nagedagtenis aan Tino ’n kruis en blomme vir die seun langs die pad neergelê ’n Lid van die publiek het aan Eikestadnuus gesê die seun was steeds lewend na die ongeluk, maar beweer mediese personeel het eers later opgedaag, wat Valentino se kanse vir oorlewing aansienlik verlaag het Tino is na die Stellenbosch-hospitaal gehaas, maar is later weens die erns
van sy beserings oorlede
Volgens Stuart Grobbelaa woordvoerder van die Stelle bosch-munisipaliteit, het ’n beampte van die verkeersafdeling om 18:20 by die toneel aangekom, waar noodpersoneel reeds besig was. “Ooggetuies op die toneel het bevestig die motoris het van die toneel af gevlug en hul identiteit is steeds onbekend,’’ verduidelik Grobbelaar ’n Saak van strafbare manslag word in verband met die ongeluk ondersoek
Die seun laat sy ma, sy pa Denzil Hendricks, twee broers en ’n suster agter ’n Gedenkdiens word vandag (Donderdag 22Mei) by sy ouma se woning op di Timberlea- plaas gehou
Wyle Valentino Moses
REËN HOU ALMAL BINNE: Ná die stormweer aan die begin van die week is die res van die week se weervooruitsig warmer Volgens die Suid-Afrikaanse weerdiens styg die kwik vandag (Donderdag) tot
Die koue weer
Francois Lombaard
DA behou Wyk 9 in Eikestad
Dit blyk raadslid Isabelle de Taill fer se skuif om van die Vryheidsfront Plus oor te loop na die Demokratiese Alliansie was die moeite werd, maar met ’n kiesersopkoms van slegs 6,59% meen sommige die DA het nie juis iets om oor fees te vier nie.
De Taillefer het onlangs die VF Plus gegroet om as die DA se kandidaat vir Wyk 9 se tussenverkiesing te staan nadat voormalige raadslid Zelda Dalling bedank het. Wyk 9, wat Stellenbosch se sakekern en ’n gedeelte van die Universiteit Stellenbosch se kampus insluit, het 3 232 geregistreerde kiesers, maar slegs 190 stemmers het Woensdag 14 Mei hul kruisies getrek.
Raadslid Isabelle de Taillefer is verlede week as die nuwe raadslid vir Wyk 9 verkies
te pak is met sterk teenkanting begroet deur sommige in die gemeenskap sowel rolspelers soos Stellenbosch-fietsry en die Young Urbanists.
‘‘Hierdie tussenverkiesing beteken nie alles gaan sommer net normaalweg voort nie.
“Dit is ons kans om te pleit vir Stellenbosch se toekoms – ’n toekoms van loopbare ruimtes, volhoubare mobiliteit en respek vir demokratiese deelname.
Vroue op plaas vasgebind, beroof
Die Stellenbosch-polisie ondersoek ’n saak van huisroof ná ’n voorval op Uitzicht-plaas buite Stellenbosch op Donderdag 15 Mei.
Benewens die lae opkoms van kiesers was daar ’n beroep deur ’n groep inwoners van die wyk om stembriewe te skrap in teenkanting van die Stellenbosch-munisipaliteit se planne om ’n multi-verdieping parkeerterrein agter die stadsaal te bou. Dié omstrede plan om die dorp se voortslepende verkeerskopsere aan
“Ons doen ’n beroep op alle Wyk 9-inwoners wat die parkeergarage teenstaan om na die stembus te gaan en doelbewus en trots hul stembriewe te bederf,’’ het die groep in ’n ope brief geskryf
Ten spyte van die versoek het die DA die setel, wat hy in die 2021 munisipale verkiesing verower het, behou met 94,74% van die totale stemme.
Hierdie persentasie is op van 85,59% in die 2021 munisipale verkiesing
Drug haul in Khayamandi
Members of Stellenbosch police’s crime prevention team, Crime Intelligence and Stellenbosch Municipality’s Law Enforcement confiscated drugs valued at R380 000, after officials executed a search warrant at a house in Thubelitsha, Khayamandi on Wednesday 14 May at 17:30 A total of 819 g of loose tik, 758 bankies with tik, 752 full Mandrax, 15 half-Mandrax, 10 quarter-Mandrax and R588 in cash was found. Two suspects, 34 and 51 years, were arrested and charged with possession of tik and Mandrax and dealing in drugs
Volgens kapt. Nathalie Martin, ’n polisiewoordvoerder, is die polisie na die toneel ontbied ná die voorval op die plaas op die Polkadraai-pad. “Volgens die klaer het sy en nog twee vroue in die sitkamer van die huis gesit, met die skuifdeur wat op ’n skrefie oop was sodat die hond in en uit kon gaan,” sê Martin “Terwyl hulle gesit en gesels het, het drie onbekende mans die huis betree en met hul vingers gewys dat die vroue moet stilbly Die verdagtes het die slagoffers beveel om hul selfone te oorhandig, sowel as alle skootrekenaars en juweliersware.”
Martin voer aan dat die verdagtes daarna die drie slagoffers na die hoofslaapkamer geneem het, waar hulle al drie vasgebind is. “Die drie verdagtes se hande en gesigte was bedek, en hulle was met ’n byl, panga en mes gewapen. Nadat hulle die goedere geneem het en die slagoffers in die kamer vasgebind het, het hulle van die toneel gevlug,””
Die Stellenbosch-polisie ondersoek ’n huisroof ná ’n voorval op ’n plaas op die Polkadraai-pad Foto:
von Diemar
sê sy. Die drie vroue het glo nadat die verdagtes gevlug het, daarin geslaag om hulself te bevry. Hulle is al drie ongedeerd.
’n Saak van huisroof word ondersoek en niemand is nog in verband met die saak in hegtenis geneem nie. Die polisie doen ’n beroep op die publiek om met inligting oor dié saak na vore te kom Enigeen met inligting kan die Stellenbosch-polisiekantoor by 021 809 5015 bel.
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Kinders laat die speke sing
YaëlMalgas
Nadat ’n groep kinders van Idasvallei nuwe fietse as skenking ontvang het, het hulle Saterdag (17 Mei) op dié tweewielers die pad gevat
Die fietsryers, verbonde aan Idasvalleigemeenskapsroetes, het die afgelope naweek saam met verskeie rolspelers by die plaaslike sportterrein vir die agtste jaarlikse wêreldwye padveiligheidsweek byeengekom om meer oor padveiligheid te leer en 10 nuwe fietse in ontvangs te neem Die nuwe fietse en al die bybehore, insluitend helms, is deur die Pedal Power-vereniging geborg
Nina September, die waarnemende direkteur van die departement van gemeenskapsveiligheid, het daarop gewys dat ’n kwart van alle padsterftes wêreldwyd voetgangers en fietsryers is ‘‘Padongelukke is een van die hoofoorsake van sterftes en gestremdhede onder jongmense ter wêreld Dit eis ’n veiliger infrastruktuur vir voetgangers en fietsryers en sluit aan by die skuif na nie-gemotoriseerde vervoer wat meer koste-doeltreffend, gesonder en groener vir die hele samelewing is,’’ sê September
Sy het ook die jong fietsryers gemaan om ander padgebruikers te respekteer, altyd op hul hoede te wees en om altyd vir ander padgebruikers op die pad sigbaar te wees Gepaste raad – veral omdat die afgelope ses maande 17 padongelukke in die Stellenbosch-gebied aangemeld is, aldus Liesle
Kindersvandie Idasvallei-gemeenskapsroetessefietsry-programneemhulnuwefietseinontvangs Byhulleis, agtervanlinks,SewelaMakgalo,NoxoloLuwaca,LieslePetersen,dieraadslidJamesWilliams,VuyokaziSolani, dieraadslidRoyBenjaminvanRooyenendiedistriksmunisipaleraadslidGideonCarinus Foto: Yaël Malgas
Petersen, senior superintendent van Stellenbosch se verkeersdepartement Volgens haar is die belangrikste veiligheidsreël dat die fietsryers alle padreëls nakom Die Idasvallei-gemeenskapsroetes is in 2020 deur Eon Hendricks begin Sedertdien het die organisasie verskeie skoonmaakprojekte, werkskeppingsgeleenthede en toerisme-inisiatiewe aangepak Vir Hendricks is die fietsry-groep ’n hoogtepunt
‘‘Ek het self destyds op my fiets skool toe gery. My oupa het sy fiets op sy dag as vervoermiddel gebruik Ons doel is om ’n liefde vir fietsry by jongmense te kweek en om hulle hopelik meer geleenthede te bied, danksy die feit dat hulle fietsry,’’ sê hy Benewens die naskoolse en vakansiepro-
Semi-finalis wil hoop gee
YaëlMalgas
’n Vrou gevorm deur genade, pyn en oorwinning Só beskryf Charlene Elliott, die Wes-Kaapse semi-finalis van Mrs Bold, haarself
Sy hoop om ander te help en met haar lewensverhaal hoop te bied
Dié voormalige graad R-opvoeder van Klapmuts Primêr is deesdae aan die stuur van die Learningtree-kleuterskool en -nasorgsentrum in Simondium
“Hierdie sentrum is my hartsprojek – ’n plek waar ek elke dag kinders bedien wat min het, maar soveel verdien Ek glo vas ons roeping kan nie deur toeval bepaal
as perfek beskou nie, maar omdat ek glo my storie verdien ’n plek op ’n verhoog Om aan skoonheidskompetisies deel te neem, het vir my begin as ’n manier om myself ná trauma en verlies weer raak te sien Ek het besef dat die wêreld vroue nodig het wat nie net glans dra nie, maar ook littekens, want littekens dra stories van oorlewing ” Elliott glo haar deelname aan Mrs Bold, wat geskoei is vir getroude, geskeide en volwasse vroue asook weduwees, sal ander vroue aanmoedig om ook met waardigheid, met geloof en met vasberadenheid weer op te staan “Ek het aan Mrs Bold deelgeneem omdat dit my in staat stel om dieper as
gram om kinders op ’n fiets te hou, eerder as om in die strate rond te loop, neem die fietsryers gereeld aan kompetisies deel Van die ryers het ook binnekort die kans om aan proewe deel te neem, wat hulle ’n beurs vir die Hoërskool Stellenbosch kan besorg
Roy Benjamin van Rooyen, die plaaslike wyksraadslid, het Hendricks en die kinders sterkte toegewens met hul program en gesê hy glo hulle is die fietsry-kampioene van die toekoms. “Een van die dae is julle deel van die uitgesoekte groep wat aan die Cape Epic-fietstoer, wat jaarliks hier in die Wynlande plaasvind, sal deelneem ” VolgIdasValleyCommunityTrailsopsosiale mediavirmeeroordieprogram
Palmbome kry ‘haarsnit’
’n Leer van 20m lank is voorverlede Donderdag (7Mei) teen die palmbome by die Universiteit Stellenbosch se teologiese fakulteit opgestel om ou en dooie takke te verwyder. Die palmboom word gesien as ’n simbool van geregtigheid, waarskynlik na aanleiding van Psalm 92, vers 13: “Die regverdiges sal sterk wees soos palmbome, soos hoë seders op die Libanon” (1983-vertaling) Die embleem van die Stellenbosch-museum is ook ’n palmboom Foto: Pietman Retief
dien as voorsitter van die plaaslike Drug
Charlene Elliott
Franse Barok-era met oorspronklike instrumente herleef
Ervaar die musikale elegansie van 17de en 18de eeuse Frankryk met Enlightened France, wat Vrydag 23Mei as deel van die Endler-konsertreeks aangebied word Die boeiende konsert bevat werke van Elizabeth Jacquet de la Guerre, Jean-Philippe Rameau, Marin Marais, François Couperin en Jacques Duphly Hierdie werke, wat op oorspronklike instrumente deur Annien Shaw (viool), Sarah Cunningham (foto, viola da gamba) en Leon Schelhase (klavesimbel) uitgevoer word, laat die Franse Barok-era meesterlik herleef Die konsert begin om 19:00 en kaartjiepryse beloop van R65 tot R165 Besoek www webtickets co za vir besprekings
Dorpskalender | Town calendar
WOENSDAG 28 MEI
Stellenbosch: Die maandelikse konsertreeks Unlock the Violin Sonata word om 18:30 by die JOHNMAN-SKOOL voortgesit Johanna Roos (violis) en Nina Schumann (pianis) voer Robert Schumann se passievolle eerste klavier- en vioolsonate uit Plek is beperk; bespreek dus vroegtydig by Quicket Kaartjies kos R100 tot R200 elk; kinders onder 12 geniet gratis toegang, maar moet bespreek
VRYDAG 30 MEI
Stellenbosch: ACVV UTOPIA verkoop elke laaste Vrydag van die maand lemoenkoek en sjokolade-brownies, gebak deur die tehuis se eie sjef Die verkope word by Utopia se hoofingang by Dorpstraat 162 om 10:30 gedoen Neem die prag in van die tehuis se bure – die Moederkerk se argitektuur en die Kweek-
skool se mooi tuin
Stellenbosch: Die dinamiese ensemble Voces Cordis keer om 19:00 terug na die ENDLER-SAAL met ’n splinternuwe program wat ’n inspirerende verskeidenheid plaaslike en internasionale koorwerke insluit Die konsert vorm deel van die Endler-konsertreeks Voces Cordis betower sedert hul stigting in 2022, onder die bekwame leiding van die dirigent André van der Merwe, gehore met hul koorkuns Kaartjies, teen R180 elk kan aanlyn deur Webtickets bespreek word
VRYDAG 6 JUNIE
Cloetesville: Die SARFF LEGENDS bied van 19:00 tot 01:00 ’n langarmdans in die saal van Rietenbosch Primêre Skool aan Die Top-5-dansorkes sal die musiek verskaf Kaartjies kos R150 elk; neem jou eie peuselhappies en XYZ Versnaperings sal vooraf bedien word Rig alle navrae
aan Aubrey Noble by 073 625 3294 of Kenneth Wagner by 082 381 5540
SATURDAY 21 JUNE
Stellenbosch: The Stellenbosch City Orchestra (SCO) presents an evening of music with Fly Me to the Moon which pays tribute to the sounds of Frank Sinatra and his contemporaries at the ENDLER HALL at 19:00 The performance will feature the SCO, under the baton of Paul van Zuilenburg, as they bring Sinatra’s golden-era hits to life and are joined by the dazzling talents of guest soloists Lynelle Kenned and Louis Loock From the swinging rhythms of “Fly Me to the Moon” and “New York, New York” to the heartfelt emotion of My Way , the programme promises to whisk audiences away to an era of glamour, romance, and unforgettable nostalgia Tickets are available through Webtickets and are expected to sell out quickly
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Earth meets art through exhibition
Art lovers, curious visitors and ceramics collectors can start making plans to visit Spier Wine Farm’s historic Old Wine Cellar for Grounded Practice, a new ceramics exhibition that opens on Monday 26 May
Curated by Tamlin Blake, chief curator at Spier Arts Trust, the exhibition features 63 ceramic artworks by 42 artists from across South Africa, each one thoughtfully selected to explore themes of stability, sustainability and self-reflection
Grounded Practice offers th h f
and becomes ceramic, it also represents permanence and resilience ” For many of the artists in Grounded Practice, clay offers not just a physical medium, but a space of emotional release “Using clay in a creative space is soothing and healing,” Blake said “It’s meditative, and many artists find it helps them ground themselves and find their centre again ” Clay also connects people to the earth “It’s a direct link to the land,” Blake added “Many of the artworks in this show ask us to consider our impact and remind us of our responsibilit t d f t ”
Heritage blends with innovation
In the heart of the Bottelary Valley, on the edge of Stellenbosch, a new kind of village is taking shape Devonbosch is not just another development; it’s a carefully curated community where the space between buildings matters as much as the structures themselves.
RE-IMAGINING DEVELOPMENT WITH PURPOSE
Unlike conventional developments, Devonbosch began with a fundamental question; how to restore meaning to the land while building for the future
This philosophy led developers to transform a disused quarry rather than develop pristine vineyards, establishing a foundational commitment to sustainable rehabilitation.
“We wanted to create a place that feels as it’s been there forever, even as it builds for generations to come,” said the development team, which has worked alongside municipal authorities, local entrepreneurs and heritage stakeholders.
A COMMUNITY BY DESIGN
Phase 1 of the residential units is completely sold out, and all commercial and retail spaces are fully let.
What sets this precinct apart is its approach to community-building; functional spaces where concerts, markets and daily rituals naturally bring people together
The development deliberately
incorporates diverse residential offerings across different price points, from rental apartments to the luxury KLEI Aparthotel. This diversity forms the foundation of a vibrant social ecosystem.
WORK WHERE YOU LIVE
Economic vitality is woven into Devonbosch’s fabric Work experience is integrated into the precinct.
Cafés, restaurants, fitness studios and tech-forward offices create a self-sustaining econom-
ic engine The Innovation Hub, remote work zones, and creative spaces further enhance opportunities for residents to earn a living where they live
A soon-to-launch School of Rock, a music school for all ages, exemplifies this vision of a place where artists, coders, fitness enthusiasts, business people and musicians thrive
LIFESTYLE AND AMENITIES
Devonbosch emphasises participation over passive consumption.
Residents can start their day jogging along the Mini-GOAT trail or challenging themselves on the GOAT mountain-bike track. Water enthusiasts can try e-Foil or paddle-boarding on the calm dam
Unlocked Fitness is the community’s wellness hub, while the retail and dining district includes authentic experiences such as Super Sconto Italian deli, Ischia Italian restaurant and Brickfields Café where locals gather for everything from quick coffees to post-run breakfasts.
A year-round calendar of events awaits – including trail runs cycling events and the popular ASICS-sponsored Best Friend Trail Run where dogs and owners race together
SMART-VILLAGE ATMOSPHERE
Devonboschs architecture whispers rather than shouts, what with 4 m-high retail floors that maximise natural light and airflow
Materials are local, most notably own clay bricks fired next door at Cabrico a factory started in 1992 with Green Council certification. They lower emissions, shorten supply chains, and support local employment.
The design philosophy extends to infrastructure and mod-cons –wide walkways, cycle paths, shaded green corridors, a super-basement for vehicles, high-speed fibre and smart access control.
Sustainability at Devonbosch goes beyond buzzwords.
A neglected quarry has been transformed into a walkable water-wise community Internal gardens regulate temperature, rainwater harvesting systems conserve water, and energy efficiency is pervasive
This new paradigm of a smart village embraces technology without losing its soul.
For more information on Devonbosch, contact Ash Muller on 082 574 6747, www.askash co za, or ash@askash.co za.
Devonbosch is a one-of-a-kind development near Stellenbosch
Localwineries beatexpectations
The ambitious tree-planting campaign of Stellenbosch Wine Routes has dramatically exceeded expectations, with wineries planting more than 20 times the number of trees uprooted in last year’s devastating storm.
What began as a mission to restore the landscape of the City of Oaks now stands as a symbol of resilience, with over 6300 new trees gracing the region The initiative launched in the wake of the storm saw, among others, the uprooting of Stellenbosch’s oldest tree planted over two centuries ago
Under the leadership of the Stellenbosch Wine Routes board, the goal was to plant over 1 000 trees to restore the landscape that was dramatically affected.
The storm not only swept across the town and farmlands, but also led to a fire that razed the historic Manor House and Jonkershuis at Blaauwklippen estate Over 200 trees throughout the town and on farms were uprooted.
Soon after, commitments were made by Stellenbosch Wine Routes’ members to plant trees, with preference given to indigenous trees. English Oaks are being replaced with Turkish, Pin and Water Oak trees. To date, contributions have been made by producers across the region with among the largest being Villiera, which planted more than 2 000 saplings, and De Zalze Golf Estate, including Kleine Zalze Wines, with 3 258.
In collaboration with the Stellenbosch Trail Fund, the campaign will also honour local legends through the planting of commemorative trees along the Eerste River
Together with the tree planted for Jeanneret Momberg, former chief executive of Visit Stellenbosch, last year, another 10 indigenous trees will follow this winter to commemorate luminaries of Stellenbosch Wine Routes, such as previous chairpersons, founder members as well as the late Danie Steytler Sr of Kaapzicht.
“The success of this initiative has been extraordinary, not just in raising awareness of the trees that surround us, but also in making a tangible, lasting impact on the environment,” says Elmarie Rabe, general manager of Stellenbosch Wine Routes
“We are inspired to continue planting, preserving, and celebrating the natural
beauty that defines Stellenbosch.”
For Stellenbosch, it is particularly the mighty oak that has become synonymous with the landscape, as they line the streets that bring thousands of local and international visitors every year
Since the town’s foundation in 1679, it has been home to some of the oldest living oaks in South Africa, marking it an important custodian of a rich history. The region, however, faces new challenges, particularly with the emergence of the Polyphagous Shothole Borer Beetle Substantial research by specialists at Stellenbosch University, the Stellenbosch Municipality and around the country is being invested to curb its effects
“We invite all nature lovers to join us in this initiative by planting trees and sharing their endeavours,” says Rabe. “Using social media and tagging Stellenbosch Wine Routes helps to keep the conversation active and alive ” For more information on the campaign, visit www.wineroute.co.za.
Prestige Brut has a new face
Hazendal Wine Estate’s Prestige Brut Cap Classique 2017 has a new face thanks to renowned South African artist Athi-Patra Ruga
The estate launched the Artist Series Limited Edition label under the curatorial vision of Khanyisile Mbongwa. In a limited-edition of only 1500 bottles worldwide, the label was created for the Hazendal Prestige Brut Cap Classique of the 2017 harvest.
The wine is an elegant blend of 62% chardonnay and 38% pinot noir made from the estate’s grapes, held for seven years on the lees and degorged with zero dosage in 2024. Set within a handcrafted African pine chest and accompanied by a curatorial booklet, the collectible wine is now available for order
The Artist Series Limited Edition bottle is a nuanced harmonisation between important art and exceptional wine
A leading voice in South African wine writing, Malu Lambert notes that “the vibrant packaging hints to the bottle’s energetic contents” and gave the Cap Classique a splendid 94/100 score, with international critics echoing the review.
Hazendal is committed to engage and form part of contemporary Africa’s unique and complex multi-cultural
context. In 2024 the Estate founded the annual Hazendal Festival as part of this commitment.
Guided by the vision and provocation of an invited curator, the festival brings together artists, scientists and cultural practitioners to think and create alongside each other. The Artist Series Limited Edition label emerges from the intellectual, artistic and spiritual dynamics of the festival with the curator commissioning a highly relevant artist to reflect on the creative harvest of the given year’s festival through a single work of art.
The inaugural edition was dedicated to the incredible life-fostering qualities of soil With the hope to grow a meaningful tradition of an annual festival, the Estate sought to attend to the cross-cultural meanings of the land on which it operates
The profits from the limited edition will be in entirety dedicated to supporting the arts, culture and science industries The estate is donating 5% of all sales to the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa, and the remaining profits are committed to the organisation of the next edition of the Hazendal Festival to be held in early December
Young and old gathered to plant trees at Eikendal Vineyards last year, as part of a campaign launched by Stellenbosch Wine Routes Photo: Danie Nel
Flyingthe flagatsani2c
Top 20 finish for Stellenbosch team
Four riders of the Stellenbosch based Fairtree DP World Cannondale mountain-biking team were in action in the popular KAP sani2c stage race from Thursday 8 to Sunday 11 May.
The riders, making up two teams representing the local MTB team, were Ziandro Jordaan and Ethan Michaels as well as Kusaselhile Ngidi and Luyanda Tobigunya. Once again they achieved excellent results in the general classification (GC), with Jordaan and Michaels finishing 12th overall, and Ngidi and Tobigunya crossing the line in 14th place.
The KAP sani2c is a three-day, 270-kilometre MTB stage race, which takes place in KwaZulu-Natal over four days
In the prologue on day 1 Ngidi and Tobigunya clocked a time of 47:19 to finish 12th in the GC. Jordaan and Michaels recorded a time of 51:12 to claim the 14th place.
On day 2 the riders embarked on the first stage, with Ngidi and Tobigunya finishing the stage in a time of 3:25:33 (10th in GC) and Jordaan and Michaels registering a time of 3:31:04 (13th in GC).
Stage 2 saw the two local teams finish mere seconds apart, with Ngidi and Tobigunya finishing with a time of 4:02:44 (13th in GC), closely followed by Jordaan and Michaels with 4:03:05 (14th in GC).
On the final day (Stage 3) Ngidi and Tobigunya delivered an excellent ride to record a time of 3:01:23 (ninth in GC), while Jordaan and Michaels crossed the line in 3:47:39 (16th in GC).
“After team members gained valuable experience riding the sani2c Adventure last year we returned for the race this year,” said team manager Chris Norton.
“This was one of the strongest pro fields to attend the sani2c in years, and the guys showed incredible grit and determination to both finish in the top 20. Luyanda also showed his experience and skill finishing fourth overall in the sub-vet category ”
Norton further thanked Glen Haw and Tamika Gandar, who sponsored the teams’ entries, and for giving the Stellenbosch MTB team the opportunity to participate in one of South Africa’s premier stage races. “Thanks also to our incredible sponsors, for without your support this would not have been possible.”
runners of all levels are invited to join the Change of Season Trail Run, presented by Sportsman’s Warehouse, at the scenic Dornier Estate in Stellenbosch this Sunday (25 May) With vineyards turning gold and trails bursting with greenery, the event offers a 5,5 km and 10,5 km route through forest, riverside single-track, and the picturesque Moordenaarskloof area Participants can look forward to breathtaking views, a finisher’s medals and refreshment stations along the way Registration opens at 08:00, with starting times at 08:45 (10 km) and 09:00
Cofco borg plaaslike rugby
Avril Fillies
Die Van der Stel-Evergreens-rugbyklub (VDE) het onlangs ’n borgskap van 150 sweetpakke en rugsakke by Cofco Intl., ’n landbou-sakeonderneming in Stellenbosch, ontvang
Cofco Intl. is ’n platform van die Cofco-korperasie, een van die grootste landbou- en voedselmaatskappye in China, met belange wêreldwyd
Tydens die oorhandiging in die klubhuis by Bergzicht het FW Ras, een van die handelaars van Cofco Intl., gesê die skenking is die maatskappy se belegging in die gemeenskap.
“Ons wil help met die opheffing van die gemeenskap en ook betrokke raak om verantwoordelike burgerskap in Stellenbosch te vestig, waar ons maatskappy se kantoor is,” sê Ras.
John Ruiters, die ondervoorsitter van VDE, het sy dank namens die klub teenoor Cofco vir die skenking uitgespreek. “Ons wil graag ons opregte dank teenoor Cofco International uitspreek vir sy ruim borgskap van 150 sweetpakke en rugsakke aan die rugbyklub. Julle ondersteuning versterk nie net ons span se gees en eenheid nie, maar weerspieël ook ’n betekenisvolle belegging in ons spelers en die breër gemeenskap. Ons is trots om jul naam te dra en baie dankbaar vir jul volgehoue toewyding aan plaaslike sport,” sê Ruiters Die borgskap is moontlik gemaak deur die bemiddeling van Juanita van Ryneveld, die wedstrydsekretaris en -kommissaris by VDE en ’n junior rekenmeester by Cofco. Spelers het by die oorhandiging met die sweetpakke en rugsakke gepronk.
wedstrydsekretaris van VDE en ’n junior rekenmeester by
Kusaselhile Ngidi and Luyanda Tobigunya of Team Fairtree DP World Cannondale put in the hard yards during this year’s KAP sani2c event in KwaZulu-Natal
By die oorhandiging van 150 sweetpakke en rugsakke in die klubhuis van Van der Stel-Evergreens is, van links, Charles Williams (VDE-voorsitter), Carmen Claassen (Cofco Intl), Eagan Matroos en Nathan Kantwe (albei VDE-spelers), Jacques Pretorius en FW Ras, (albei handelaars by Cofco Intl) en Juanita van Ryneveld,
Cofco International
Trail