Oud-Vlottenburger
Attie
Rhode vertel waar die idee vir die boek, Inwoners van Vlottenburg, vandaan gekom het Rhode en 11 ander Vlottenburg-inwoners het vir die afgelope vier jaar gewerk om die geskiedenis van Vlottenburg neer te pen Die boek is die afgelope naweek amptelik bekendgestel Meer op bl 7 Foto: Yaël Malgas
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Ná klagtes van misdaad, onwettige besetting en versoekskrifte aan die Stellenbosch-munisipaliteit is die proses begin om die Papegaaiberg-natuurreservaat in ’n volwaardige gemeenskapaanwins om te skep.
“Hierdie is slegs die middel van die begin van die proses,” het Nicolette Booyens van Visit Stellenbosh gemaan Booyens het verlede Woensdag (18 Junie) ’n rolspelersessie by die Bergzicht-opleiding-en-ontwikkelingsentrum aangebied Hier het rolspelers terugvoer ontvang oor Booyens se werk om inligting en kommentaar van Stellenbossers oor die voortbestaan van die reservaat in te win Die Papegaaiberg-reservaat is in 2016 as ’n reservaat verklaar en ’n ooreenkoms is tussen die Stellenbosch-munisipaliteit en CapeNature onderteken om na die reservaat om te sien
Sedertdien Maart was sy in gesprek met talle rolspelers, wat deur die openbaredeelnameproses insae gelewer het “Aanvanklik het ons gedink indien ons van tussen 60
en 80 inwoners hoor, sal ons ’n goeie idee hê van hoe die gemeenskap voel Ons was verras om meer as 200 rolspelers te hê wat kommentaar gelewer het ”
Ten spyte van die passievolle insae en uiteenlopende antwoorde wat Booyens van inwoners van beide Khayamandi, Onder-Papegaaiberg en ander omliggende areas, was daar een duidelike kwessie wat uitgelig is – veiligheid
STAPNOOITALLEEN
Inwoners van Onder-Papegaaiberg het in September 2023 ’n versoekskrif aan die Stellenbosch-munisipaliteit, die eienaar van die grond waarop die reservaat is, gerig om dié gebied te beveilig en te ontwikkel nadat talle voorvalle van rooftogte, aanvalle en selfs verkragting aangemeld is
Loyiso Mbando, ’n inwoner van Khayamandi, sê hy stap reeds jare vir genot in die reservaat, maar neem niemand kwalik wat vir hul veiligheid daar vrees nie “Oor
die jare het ek al die paadjies leer ken en ek het ’n goeie idee van waar alles binne die reservaat is Ek maak egter seker ek stap met my honde en nooit alleen nie,” verduidelik hy Volgens Booyens blyk dit baie gemeenskapslede, organisasies en sakelui is bereid om in die reservaat te belê, maar almal is dit eens – indien die terrein nie beveilig word nie, is hulle nie bereid om hulpbronne te bied nie
Die Stellenbosch Trail Fund het reeds aangedui hy sal onder meer staproetes in stand hou en kennisgewings oprig, maar eers wanneer die reservaat veiliger is Met veiligheid eerste op rolspelers se lys, is verskeie voorstelle vir die reservaat se ontwikkeling genoem Verskeie rolspelers meen die reservaat moet ’n kulturele en ontspanningsbate wees Versoeke van sportlui om die Khayamandi-parkrun, fietsry-roetes en staproetes te ontwikkel, is uitgelig
Khayamandi-inwoners wat deel was van
die konsultasieproses, het voorgestel dat ekonomiese ontwikkeling deur middel van toerisme en buitemuurse aktiwiteite moet plaasvind en bewaring van die natuurskoon moet voorkeur geniet Talle Khayamandi-inwoners gebruik ook die reservaat vir geloofs- geleenthede en boerdery en het gevra dat dié gebruike in ag geneem word NOGBAIEBEPLANNING Volgens Granthum Williams, ’n plaaslike toergids van Kylemore, is hy opgewonde om te sien hoe die natuurreservaat ontwikkel word “Staproetes, e-fietse en buitemuurse aktiwiteit is veral gesog As veiligheid in die reservaat verbeter word, sal dit baie gewild wees – ek sal self my kliënte bring,” meen hy Williams sê in sy tuisdorp was ’n soortgelyke ontwikkeling met die ontstaan van die Banhoek-bewaringsgebied Hoewel daar teenkanting was, is die gebied ’n aanwins Hoewel die algemene sentiment oor die ontwikkeling positief is, meen sommige rolspelers die proses om die Papegaaiberg-natuurreservaat in ’n volhoubare reservaat om te skep, sal nog baie tyd en beplanning verg
Stellenbosch police arrested three suspects in connection with housebreaking, theft and possession of an unlicensed firearm after they were found in possession of certain items that were missing from premises in Tayee Street, Jamestown. The premises had been broken into at 05:00 on Sunday 15 June
The complainant had left his home with everything in order, but he received a call from his brother informing him his house had been set alight. On returning, his neighbour handed some belongings to him that he had salvaged
Certain items were also found to have been stolen, including a hunting rifle A tip-off led Stellenbosch detectives and Sector 2 manager to premises in Mountain View, Jamestown, where a search was conducted and police officers found a safe, an air rifle and a hunting rifle, all postively identified by the complainant as his.
Jana Scheepers
Toeriste en besoekers aan Franschhoek sal van Dinsdag 1 Julie R10 per uur moet opdok vir parkering in die dorpsgebied nadat die Stellenboschmunisipaliteit besluit het om ’n betaalparkeerstelsel in dié gewilde dorp se Hoofstraat te implementeer.
Die R10-fooi is ’n universele bedrag wat oor die munisipaliteit heen, insluitend Stellenbosch, gebruik sal word
Volgens Stuart Grobbelaar, ’n woordvoerder vir die munisipaliteit, sal die parkering intern deur die munisipaliteit bestuur word met geen eksterne kontrakteurs wat aangestel is om die geld in te vorder nie
“Altesaam 14 parkeerwagte sal vir hierdie doel in Franschhoek se parkeergebiede aangestel word en sal toepaslike opleiding ontvang om hul pligte doeltreffend te kan uitvoer,” het Grobbelaar gesê
Hierdie stelsel is reeds in Stellenbosch ingestel en die proses het
Cloetesville-mark kry nuwe baadjie
Die ou, verlate mark in Langstraat, Cloetesville kry eersdaags ’n nuwe baadjie Inwoners sou die afgelope tyd ’n “roering” by die mark in die buurt gesien het. Die organisasie Transformeer Cloetesville Tesaam (TCT) nooi al Cloetesville se belangstellende entrepreneurs en sakelui om ’n inligtingsessie by die mark om 10:00 op Saterdag 5Julie by te woon vir insae oor die mark se ontwikkeling Die TCT-span beklemtoon dit is ’n geleentheid vir Cloetesvillers deur Cloetesvillers. Kontak Gerhard by 0846032182 vir nog inligting
Humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers is providing aid to residents of Khayamandi after a fire broke out in Zone O informal settlement on Monday (24 June). According to reports an eight-year-old died in the blaze, which apparently destroyed 43 structures and displaced 125 people Firefighters battled the flames for several hours before managing to bringing the inferno under control. Emergency services were also dispatched to the scene, where clean-up operations are expected to take place over the next few days. Gift of the Givers also warned of the severe weather conditions expected over the next few days, which led to a warning by the South African Weather Service Flooding of roads and low-lying areas is expected, especially in informal settlements, where likely casualties are anticipated
An annual skills-development programme aimed at unemployed women and youth afforded participants an opportunity to undergo hairdressing training.
This year’s training programme, offered by the Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM) and supported by the provincial Department of Social Development, ran from Monday 2 to Monday 23 June, accommodating 14 participants from Stellenbosch. It concluded with a certificate ceremony celebrating successful completion and recognising hard work and dedication.
The programme aimed to equip participants with practical skills that open doors to independence, empowerment and economic resilience.
Councillor Minnie Petersen, CWDM portfolio holder for Rural and Social Development, shared the following sentiment: “Because it’s Youth Month
we want to empower our young people and help them become self-sufficient and independent to thrive and contribute to society We also wish to provide women with the necessary skills to take care of their own financial needs.”
The training course comprised both practical and theoretical components, which included basic hair therapy, personal health and hygiene, occupational health and safety in the workplace, client consultation and salon administration.
Along with the practical and theoretical components, participants received a start-up toolkit comprising a professional 200-watt salon hairdryer, a brush set, professional ceramic straightener (flat iron), one set of small, medium and large rollers, combs, scissors, a black towel and protective clothing or uniform.
Now that the participants have successfully completed the programme, they have the skills to start their own businesses.
It was a day of celebration and pride for supporters of Lesetja Kganyago, governor of the South African Reserve Bank, when he was officially installed as chancellor of Stellenbosch University last Friday (20 June).
Accepting the 16th university chancellorship this past January, his official robing by Dr Nicky Newton-King, chairperson of the SU Council, assisted by SU registrar Dr Ronel Retief, took place at the SU Konservatorium’s Endler Hall to resounding applause and joyous song from family, friends and colleagues.
“I accept this role with a deep sense of responsibility, aware of the complex legacy that I inherit and the expectations that lie ahead,” Kganyago said in his inaugural address to the assembly
He noted how, during his own student days, he played his own part among thousands of students across the country who took an active stand against the apartheid government’s efforts to limit university autonomy.
The new chancellor urged that despite
the challenges currently faced by higher education, which may well be different, the integrity of higher education should be safeguarded.
“We must safeguard this freedom and honour it with curiosity, engagement and critical enquiry,” he stressed
For his part SU rector and vice-chancellor Prof Deresh Ramjugernath praised Kganyago as a leader of “exceptional courage, wisdom and steadiness”.
He said Kganyago’s proven attributes make him very well-suited to his role at the university “Chancellor, we are deeply honoured that you have accepted this role,” Ramjugernath said. “Your wisdom, stature and service-oriented leadership will be a source of inspiration to our students, staff, alumni and partners.”
The chancellor’s role is a ceremonial one; he is titular head of the university and is elected in accordance with the university statutes. The incumbent serves a five-year term and may be re-elected for only one more term
Jana Scheepers
’n Gesin van Groendal is innig dankbaar teenoor die span van Franschhoek First Responders nadat dié vrywilligerdiens hul drie maande oue baba in ’n mediese noodsituasie van moontlike dood gered het
Volgens Kurt Maske, van Franschhoek First Responders asook ’n ER24-paramedikus, het hy omstreeks 20:30 op Saterdag 14 Junie ’n noodoproep van ’n ontstelde gesin ontvang nadat hul baba ontsettend siek en swak geword het.
Maske het tydens dié noodbesoek in sy hoedanigheid as ’n lid van die vrywilligerdiens opgetree.
Met Maske en drie ander lede van die
die baba stabiliseer, waarna ’n paramedikus van die Metro-ambulansdienste die baba na die Paarl-hospitaal vir verdere mediese bystand geneem het. Die ma het haar dank teenoor die span van Franschhoek First Responders op die “What’s On In Franschhoek!”-Facebook-blad uitgespreek: “Die rede hoekom ek vanaand op hierdie [Facebook]-blad skryf [is] om net hartlik baie dankie te sê aan Franschhoek First Responders [asook die] Metro-ambulansdienste vir jul vinnige diens en dat julle so vinnig gewerk het om hom te help.
“Julle het regtig uitstekende werk gedoen. Dankie dat julle alles in jul vermoë gedoen het om my drie maande oue baba aan die lewe te hou. Julle het uit jul besige program gekom om my kleine
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Die herinneringe van ’n groep oud-Vlottenburgers is die afgelope vier jaar bymekaargemaak en geskaaf en is nou in boekvorm beskikbaar vir lesers om te geniet
Wat uiteindelik Inwoners van Vlottenburg geword het, het tydens die Covid-19-grendeltyd begin toe die oudonderwyser
Attie Rhode (74) sy lewensverhaal begin neerpen het Ná sy skryfwerk het Rhode gewonder of die staaltjies ’n boek kan word
“Ek het toe die idee gekry om meer mense van Vlottenburg te nader om elkeen hul verhaal te vertel,” het Rhode die afgelope Saterdag (21
Junie) by die amptelik bekendstelling van die boek gesê
Rhode het toe verskeie oud-Vlottenburgers wat hy deur die plaaslike
Lyonssokkerklub geken het, genader
Dié klub was nog altyd ’n belangrike deel van die gemeenskap – soveel so dat al 12 medeskrywers Saterdag in die klub se swart en rooi kleure geklee was
Die skryf, redigering en samestelling van die boek het jare geneem met die hulp van onder andere die navorser
Loretha du Plessis, Marlene Cloete (taalversorging) en Connie Park, wat met die uitleg van die boek gehelp het
Arthur Moses meen die jongspan van vandag sal hulle nie
sommer kan vereenselwig met die skrywers se kindersdae nie
“Destyds was ons so baie leerders dat ons in skofte skool toe moes gaan Ons was deel van die middagskof wat om 12:00 met lesse begin het Daar was ook nie een groot skoolgebou soos
Vlottenburg Primêr nou nie,” sê
Moses
Hy het op die Sandrift-plaas grootgeword, wat deesdae die Digteby-landgoed is Dié landgoed was dus die ideale ligging vir die boekbekendstelling
Francois “Frans” Jooste, wat op ’n nabye plaas grootgeword en saam met Moses sokker gespeel het, onthou goed hoe hy as kind op ’n koue winteroggend sy kaal voete in beesmis gedruk het om sy voete warm te maak voordat
hy skool toe moes stap
Ten spyte van die verloop van jare vertel Jooste en Moses van hul vaardighede op die veld Hulle onthou goed hoe hulle as deel van die Lyons se o 14-span in Idasvallei by die destydse ou hokke teen die plaaslike klub daar gespeel en geseëvier het
“Daar was nie destyds busse wat ons aangery het nie Jy het agter op ’n oop trok geklim en dan is ons weg Ons het dit nie breed gehad nie, maar dit was gelukkige dae ook.
“Die sokker was vir ons ’n manier om van al die verskillende plase af byeen te kom Ek onthou goed die eerste sokkerbal wat ons hier op Vlottenburg gehad het, was ’n varkblaas,” vertel Jooste
Die geskiendenis van varkblaas-balle, Vlottenburg se plase, sport en kultuur asook die tragiese fasette van die dorpie, is juis wat Rhode in die boek vir
nageslagte wou vasvang
Hy verduidelik die doel van die boek was om lesers – veral Vlottenburg se kinders – te vergewis dat hulle bo hul omstandighede kan uitstyg, al word hulle op ’n plaas groot
Benewens Rhode is talle van sy medeskrywers ook onderwysers en die groep sluit ook ’n afgetrede natuurbewaarder, talle beamptes van staatsdepartemente en munisipaliteite asook ’n elektriese ingenieur in
“In Vlottenburg is nog ’n magdom stories te vertel Ons het oor die mense van ons tyd en vanuit ons oogpunt geskryf,” verduidelik
Rhode
Op ’n vraag of ’n tweede uitgawe van die boek volg, het Stan Amos, wat self ’n bobaas-navorser is en met die boek gehelp het, die gemeenskap aangemoedig om nou te bou op wat die 12 skrywers reeds vasgevang het
When Francisca Darkoh, a postgraduate student at Stellenbosch University (SU), hosted her first soup kitchen, she only had two bags of flour and a dream to feed vetkoek to about 20 hungry students
The next thing she knew, she was collecting a bakkie-load of donated food from Greenpeace SA, everything from whole chickens and fresh produce to cakes and milk tarts “I didn’t even have pots that were big enough,” she recalled “So, I borrowed some, rallied a few friends and we made it happen ” That soup kitchen, hosted at Russel Botman House mid last year, fed more than 100 students and marked the beginning of a growing student-led movement to fight food insecurity at SU Now operating under the trademark FOODBYFRANNIDEE and, in collaboration with the Listen, Live and Learn (LLL) programme, Darkoh leads a regular soup kitchen serving hundreds of meals during critical periods such as exam time and registration, when students often run out of money or cannot afford to travel home
For Darkoh, a Mandela Rhodes scholar who is pursuing an MSc in physiological sciences, it’s a labour of love, fostering dignity and building community
RISING FROM HARDSHIP
It’s not only Darkoh’s compassion that sets her apart, but also her extraordinary resilience She arrived at SU thanks to a hockey bursary in 2019
As a Matie she quickly proved herself both academically and socially, majoring in biochemistry and physiology, and holding several residence leadership roles But in 2022 Darkoh suffered a shocking setback
During her honours year she was hospitalised with sepsis for five months, following bacterial meningitis “At first they didn’t know what was wrong with me I was regularly doing CrossFit, and was healthy and active Suddenly I was in high care at Tygerberg Hospital with my organs shutting down ”
She lost parts of her feet to dry gangrene and underwent six surgeries, including a partial foot amputation
“I was in a wheelchair for nearly a year,” she said “It was scary The pain was intense But I had so much support from friends, lecturers and doctors My nurse even came to my graduation ”
Now doing her masters, Darkoh is researching blood-based diagnostics for sepsis She also continues to manage her mobility, attending weekly appointments with a biokineticist and adapting her lifestyle to cope with physical limitations “I just take it step by step Literally ”
A MISSION BORN FROM GRATITUDE
Darkoh, a former Stirling High School learner from East London, attributes her tenacity and sense of purpose to the generosity of others “I didn’t get this far on my own,” she insisted “I’ve been helped by really wonderful people who supported me through
The Stellenbosch Homeless Forum and the Stellenbosch Municipality helped to provide various homeless persons with clothes and a hot meal as part of the second annual Street Store Winter Readiness outreach at the weekend.
During the outreach, held at the Stellenbosch Town Hall on Saturday (21 June), an estimated 600 locals in need had the opportunity to “shop” for winter outfits and received a blanket According to executive mayor Jeremy Fasser the event was not a handout, but rather a hand up
“We are under no illusion that this event alone will solve the complex and deeply rooted cause of homelessness Homelessness is not just a lack of shel-
ter, it is often the outcome of many, many challenges like mental health issues, unemployment, family breakdown, addiction and more,” he said “But while we may not have all the answers, we know that acts of kindness, moments of connection and visible passion can plant the seeds of hope ”
The municipality and its Department of Community Development thanked all stakeholders that formed pary of the heart-warming initiative: Serve Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Night Shelter, U-turn Ministries, Right to Care, Department of Social Development, ACVV, Helderberg Omgee and Shoprite
thick and thin From my mom, Ruth, who raised us alone after my father left when I was six, to teachers, friends, even strangers ”
One such person is a former teacher who supported her since matric, helping with everything from a dance dress to bedding and travel
As Primaria of Russel Botman House last year and now an intern in the LLL programme, Darkoh is also intentional about succession She’s relieved that her friend Nothando Ndlovu, a social work student who has been cooking up a storm with her from the start, will take over the soup kitchen project
WORKING FOR CHANGE
While her work is widely recognised by SU students and staff, it hasn’t been easy to formalise “There are so many hurdles to providing food to people,” Darkoh said “Safety concerns and legal issues mean that the university’s official structures can’t be involved directly and that makes it tricky ”
She’s implemented her own risk measures such as indemnity and consent forms for photos, but still dreams of institutionalising the soup kitchen project “There are so many people who want to donate or contribute through volunteering I’m just grateful we’ve managed to channel that goodwill and positive energy into something meaningful ”
Darkoh said she felt fortunate for having embraced the opportunity to make a positive contribution while at SU It has inspired her to continue to
focus on social-impact work in future “My main inspiration to work hard and to become successful is to create a better life for my family and support my mother I want to make her life easier, because after everything she’s been through, she deserves to rest My mom will forever be my role-model and hero She’s never given up andhas such a forgiving spirit ”
Darkoh’s advice to students who want to make a difference is to start small “You don’t have to be the loudest person in the room Small actions matter. And if you don’t fit into someone else’s box, make your own You’ll find your own niche ” She also cautioned against waiting for perfect conditions “You’ll never feel ready; just start You’ll learn by doing by making mistakes, by trusting the wrong people, by falling and getting up again ”
Die 2025- Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees is verlede Donderdag (20 Junie) op onvergeetlike wyse by die elegante Lanzerac-wynlandgoed in Stellenbosch bekendgestel, waar media en borge bymekaargekom het om die amptelike bekendstelling van die feesprogram te vier.
Die gaskunstenaar vir die aand, die gewilde komediant Nic Rabinowitz, het die gehoor met sy kenmerkende spitsvondigheid en skerp waarnemings laat skater
Saartjie Botha, die feesdirekteur, sê sy dink vanjaar se program is dalk die beste nog – van toneel en musiek tot letterkunde, dans, films, visuele kunste en baie meer Sy sê die fees gaan vanjaar met ’n kragtige aanbod wat gehalte, verskeidenheid, diepte en vermaak vier, pronk “Vanjaar se program is ’n spesiale kopknik na die letterkunde, die onstaansrede en ’n kwarteeu later steeds die hart van die fees,” het Botha gesê
Vanjaar se tema, “Deel”, weerspieël ’n kollektiewe verlange na herverbinding
om te luister, te gee, te vier wat ons in gemeen het en om ons uiteenlopende stemme te eer “Om te deel, is nie om te verminder nie Die Woordfees se manier van deel skep méér, maak heel, vermeerder – uitkomste, geleenthede en genade En dit, uiteindelik, is die sukses van ’n kunstefees – dit is ’n betekenisvolle vermenigvuldiger,” het Botha by die bekendstelling gesê Gaste is bederf met ’n eksklusiewe eerste kykie na die hoogtepunte in die program,
wat saamgestel is om dialoog en ontdekking oor alle genres heen aan te moedig
Teaterhoogtepunte sluit in die terugkeer van Breyten Breytenbach se Boklied onder regie van Marthinus Basson; Die ander dogter met Sandra Prinsloo; Liefde, Lafras met Antoinette Kellermann, die wenner van die Reinet Nagtegaal-teksprys vir teater; Huis van sand deur Dianne du Toit Albertze; sowel as die naaswenner, Die kabinet, deur André Gerber
Die Woordfees het vanjaar die eerste keer twee feesdigters – Antjie Krog en Siphokazi Jonas As deel van die Skrywersfees is daar ’n “Dag van poësie” sowel as ’n “Dag van geskiedenis” Die Skrywersfees pronk ook met ’n sterk en uiteenlopende program saamgestel deur Bibi Slippers
Die kunsduo Xhanti Zwelendaba en Benjamin Stanwix deel die eer as vanjaar se feeskunstenaars
Kaartjieverkope vir die 2025- Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees is reeds oop Die program is aanlyn by woordfees co za beskikbaar Getroue feesgangers het ’n week om deur die program te blaai, hul fees te beplan en hul kaartjies aan te skaf
Die gedrukte feesgids is by die kaartjiekantoor by Erfurthuis, Ryneveldstraat 37, Stellenbosch, beskikbaar Hou die fees se sosiale media dop en deel in die vreugde van die 2025-program
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Bluey, Bingo, Mum and Dad are coming to South Africa for the winter school holidays! The hit theatre production Bluey’s Big Play: The Stage Show will make its African debut at Artscape today (Thursday 26 June) and run until Sunday 6 July. Based on an original story written by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, Bluey’s Big Play: The Stage Show also contains
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The Oude Werf Hotel, located in the heart of Stellenbosch, invites locals to slow down, settle in and soak up the timeless pairing of soulful jazz and slow, considered dining tomorrow evening (Friday 27 June)
With the fireplace crackling, glasses clinking and that unmistakable energy of something special in the air, guests will ease into an evening that celebrates flavour, music and mood
From 18:00 to 21:00 guests will be serenaded by the smooth, expressive sound of Richard Ceasar, a standout on Cape Town’s jazz scene He plays the way winter tastes: warm, rich and full of
nuance His sound is rooted in jazz, coloured with soul, Cape rhythm and easy elegance, flowing effortlessly through the space and setting the perfect tone. Dinner will be served from 18:30 and features four carefully-curated courses, from buttery trout and truffled cauliflower to a sweet finale of tarte tatin and salted caramel Each dish is paired with wines from Le Grand Domaine, whose Grand Vin de Stellenbosch range brings added depth to the experience
Tickets cost R525 per person and booking is essential as seats are limited Reserve your seat by sending an email to reservations@oudewerf co za
APPLICATION FOR DEPARTURE, SUSPENSIONAND REMOVALOF RESTRICTIVE TITLE DEED CONDITIONAND CONSENT USEAPPLICATION FORAGUEST HOUSE ON ERF STELLENBOSCH – 4 HAMMAN STREET
The following land use application in terms of the Stellenbosch Land Use Planning Bylaw refers:
Application PropertyAddress: Erf 763, Stellenbosch
Application Property Number: 4 Hamman Street
Applicant: Arch Town Planners (Pty) Ltd (Carlien Coetzee, carlien@archtownplanners.co.za)
Owner: BeatTravelServices(Pty)Ltd
Application Reference: TP786/2024
Description of land development proposal: ApplicationismadeintermsofSection15(b),(f)and(o)oftheStellenboschMunicipalLandUse 2023forthefollowingonErf763,Stellenbosch:
IntermsofSection15(2)(b)Permanentdepartureforaportionoftherearcommonbound line(sharedwithErf787,Stellenbosch)tobe0minlieuof2.5mtoallowforthestaffbathroo portionofthe staffrestroom
IntermsofSection15(2)(f)Suspensionofarestrictivetitledeedconditiontoallowfor:
o Aportionofthecommonboundarytitledeedbuildinglineof2.5minlieuof3.048mto forextensionstotheexistingdwelling(sharedwithErf762,Stellenbosch)
o Aportionoftherearcommonboundarytitledeedbuildinglineof0minlieuof3.048m thestaffbathroomandaportionofthestaffrestroom(sharedwithErf787,Stellenbo
IntermsofSection15(2)(f)fortheremovaloftitledeedconditionB(a)whichrestrictsthe propertytoresidentialpurposesonly
IntermsofSection15(2)(o)forconsenttoallowtheoperationofasix(6)bedroomguestho
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Maties Canoe Club is leading the pack for the 63rd Berg River Marathon.
The Stellenbosch-based club is clearly dominating the scene in terms of the largest club entry countrywide this year, with at least 17 paddlers committed to starting the 63rd Berg River Marathon in Paarl next week.
Charged mainly by the “Turbo Toppies”, as all 50-year-old plus paddlers at the club are known, the group will start the gruelling four-day event at the Mar-
ket Street Bridge in Paarl on Wednesday, 2 July, and end four days and 240 km later in Velddrif along the West Coast on Saturday 5 July.
This Stellenbosch contingent includes, inter alia, 76-year-old Johan van Rooyen with 15 Bergs under his paddle, Gerhard Beukes with 41, Francois Loedolff with 38, and Johan “Mossie” Serdyn with 34 Bergs, listed behind their names, respectively.
The entire group of Maties Canoe Club paddlers, who have committed them-
Kusaselihle “Lihle” Ngidi, a rider for Fairtree Imperial Cannondale, participated in the SA Afcon XCO/ XCC Cup at the Cascades Country Club in KwaZuluNatal from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 June
Ngidi delivered impressive results in the Elite Men’s races, crossing the line in 15th place in both the XCO and XCM events “His results again reflected his amazing talent and tenacity finishing in the top 20 of both the cross country and the marathon races His ability to perform in both races bodes well for the upcoming races,” said team manager Chris Norton
The rest of the Stellenbosch based mountain-biking team will be participating in the Western Cape XCO Championships in Bonnievale this weekend (Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 June) , p @ p
