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Yaël Malgas
Inwoners van Pniël eis ’n oplossing by die Stellenboschmunisipaliteit vir wat hulle ’n 27 jaar lange probleem by die plaaslike pompstasie noem.
“As kinders het ons almal hier leer swem. Ons het hier leer visvang en het hier gespeel en baljaar. Daardie dae is verby en die munisipaliteit sit liewer kennisgewingsborde op om te sê niemand moet hier swem nie,” vertel Andrew Cyster.
Hy en sy bure – David Morris, Paul Cyster, Ronald Williams en Angus Simmers – sê ten spyte van talle vergaderings, klagtes en kommentare by hul jaarlikse geïntegreerde ontwikkelingsplan-vergaderings (GOP) is daar steeds geen permanente oplossing vir hul kopseer met die nabygeleë pompstasie, op die hoek van Riversidestraat en Eastend-singel, nie.
Hulle vertel rioolwater loop gereeld in die aangrensende strate af – soms tot in hul erwe – en skep ’n onhigiëniese omgewing wat ’n gesondheidsgevaar inhou. “Om nie eens te praat van die stank en die vlieë wat die oorstromings tot gevolg het nie,” sê Cyster.
In Riversidestraat en Eastendsingel oorstroom etlike mangate
‘Swem verbode’, maar op warm dae baljaar kinders
gereeld. Die rioolwater spoel dan straat-af en loop tot in die Dwarsrivier. Daarby breek die gepaardgaande infrastruktuur glo elke jaar ’n paar keer. Hoewel werkers later kom skoonmaak en die waterpyp, wat in die rivier loop, vervang, meen die inwoners hul munisipale belasting word nie vir kritieke infrastruktuur aangewend nie.
“Ons het onlangs weer in ons
GOP-vergadering gesit en dieselfde kommentaar op die tafel gelê. Hierdie klagtes is al vir die afgelope 10 jaar op die GOP-program,” verduidelik Williams.
“Ons hoofversoek is vir die pompstasie om uit die buurt verwyder te word,” sê Paul Cyster, ’n inwoner van Eastendsingel. “Die oorstromings is ’n probleem wat opgelos kan word. Elke keer kom iemand uit en hulle werk net so effentjies aan die probleem, maar daarna sit jy steeds met dieselfde probleem die volgende dag of die volgende week en selfs die volgende jaar.”
Inwoners voer aan dit is ’n gesondheidsgevaar omdat voertuie tydens oorstromings deur die “e-coli-sop” na hul erwe ry, waar hul kinders speel en waar hul troeteldiere is.
Die watergehalte van die rivier is nog ’n groot kommer.
Ten spyte van kennisgewings wat swem in die rivier verbied, swem kinders van Lanquedoc gereeld op warm dae hier.
Daar is reeds vir ’n groter pompstasie begroot en studies word tans gedoen.
Die inwoners meen die rivier, saam met die natuurskoon van die dorpie, is deel van Pniël se erfenis, maar die erfenis word geskend deur die pompstasie wat nie werk soos dit moet nie
Die Stellenbosch-munisipaliteit het by navraag gesê die pompstasie werk teen die fasiliteit se kapasiteit.
“Die watergehalte van die Dwarsrivier word gereeld deur ’n onafhanklike diensverskaffer gemonitor. Die gemeenskap word herinner dat swem in die rivier verbied word omdat watergehalte moontlik kan wissel ten spyte van voortdurende verbeterings van die Pniël-afvalwaterbehandelingsaanleg,” sê Stuart Grobbelaar, ’n munisi-
pale woordvoerder.
Met verskeie ontwikkelings wat vir die gebied in die vooruitsig is, is die inwoners ook bekommerd oor wat sulke uitbreidings vir die rioolprobleem sal beteken Grobbelaar verduidelik egter die Pniël-pompstasie bedien slegs die dorpie self en het genoeg kapasiteit om die afvalwater na die Pniel-rioolsuiweringswerke te pomp.
“Daar is geen onmiddellike planne om die bestaande fasiliteit op te gradeer nie, aangesien dit in die munisipaliteit se jongste rioolmeesterplan vir buite-bedryfstelling geïdentifiseer is Slegs noodsaaklike herstelwerk aan die pyplyn, wat die Dwarsrivier oorsteek, is onderneem.”
Volgens die munisipaliteit is die huise in Riversidestraat nie laer as die pompstasie geleë nie. ’n Groter pompstasie – die Dwarsrivier-pompstasie – word beplan, wat uiteindelik Pniël en Lanquedoc se pompstasies sal vervang.
Die projek, wat beraam word teen R4miljoen vir die 2026-’27-finasiële boekjaar en nog R3miljoen vir die daaropvolgende boekjaar, sal oor die rivier in Lanquedoc gebou word. Grobbelaar sê afvalwater van die omlilggende gemeenskappe sal hierheen gepomp word. Die nuwe pompstasie sal met ’n swaartekrag-stelsel werk en die nood vir kleiner pompstasies uitskakel.
“Haalbaarheidstudies is aan die gang om die optimale ontwerp en vloeikonfigurasie te verseker en as sodanig is finale konstruksietydlyne en kosteberamings nog nie bevestig nie,” verduidelik Grobbelaar
Intussen sê die Pniëllers hulle oorweeg om hul klagte verder te neem in die hoop om ’n oplossing vir hul water- en rioolprobleme te kry.
Die Stellenbosch-munisipaliteit maan inwoners om nie in die Dwarsrivier te swem nie
Foto s: Yaël Malgas
Die Pniëllers Andrew Cyster, David Morris, Angus Simmers en Paul Cyster by die pompstasie in Riversidestraat, wat volgens hulle nie na wense funksioneer nie
Fake booze factory raided
Police are cracking down on illegal alcohol manufactors and distributors with the latest success being one in Faure last Thursday (2 October).
According to police, members of Operation Shanela II in the province followed up information about a facility illegally manufacturing and distributing alcohol.
The officers descended on a farm located in Faure, where they uncovered a fully operational illegal alcohol manufacturing facility inside a building on the property.
Provincial police spokesperson Captain FC van Wyk said five Malawian suspects, aged 26 to 45, were arrested during the operation, along with the seizure of large quantities of illicit alcohol and manufacturing equipment
Among the items found and confiscated were equipment used in the production of counterfeit or unregulated liquor, plastic containers filled with chemicals, hundreds of empty and pre-filled liquor bottles, industrial-grade bottling and capping machinery, and boxes.
On further investigation, the police visited a storage facility in Woodstock, which they suspected is linked to the one in Faure. Here a Chinese national (53) was arrested and a substantial quantity of illegal, pre-packaged alcohol, suspected to be ready for distribution, was found and confiscated.
The action comes after just weeks after a joint operation by Maitland Flying Squad and the Klapmuts Farm Watch led to the arrest of seven foreign nationals for the alleged manufacturing of illegal alcohol on Monday 8 September. In the Klapmuts operation police seized bottles, machines and ethanol
The suspects are expected to be
charged for the contravention of the Liquor Act.
Provincial police commissioner, Lieutenant-General Thembisile Patekile commended the officers involved in the operation, saying it is in line with the provincial policing approach to close outlets that are illegally manufacturing and distributing liquor. “These operations will be sustained to eradicate alcohol abuse which remains one of the contributing factors to serious and violent crimes, especially over weekends.”
‘Ons is keelvol vir alewige misdaad’
YaëlMalgas
’n Klagte van openbare geweld word ondersoek nadat keelvol inwoners die afgelope Sondag (5 Oktober) die strate van Cloetesville saam met lede van Pagad ingevaar het om kwaaddoeners in die gemeenskap te laat verstaan inwoners is moeg vir hul bedrywighede
Lede van People Against Gangsterism and Drugs (Pagad) het saam met inwoners van die Cloetesville-dorpsmark in Langstraat tot in Smartie Town gestap “One merchant, one bullet! One gangster, one bullet!” het lede van Pagad en gemeenskapslede tydens hul tog deur die buurt se strate laat hoor
Inwoners het by die Cloetesville-mark byeengekom, waar ’n groot polisie-teenwoordigheid voor die optog was Lede van Pagad is gevra om maskers en doeke te
slepende bendegeweld waaronder hulle ly Cloetesvillers is al só keelvol dat sommige nie juis simpatie gehad het toe rowers Stellenbosch se eerste burger die afgelope Donderdag (2 Oktober) geteiken het nie “Laat hy voel waardeur ons elke dag moet gaan,” het een betoger gesê Dit volg nadat Stellenbosch se burgemeester, Jeremy Fasser, in Cloetesville was vir ’n terreinbesoek vir ’n moontlike vroeëkinderontwikkelingsentrum in die buurt.
Die Stellenbosch-munisipaliteit het bevestig die man wat Fasser tydens die besoek vergesel het, is aangeval en van sy selfoon beroof Fasser se selfoon is ook uit sy voertuig gesteel
“Gemeenskapslede sowel as polisiebeamptes, wat vinnig opgetree het, was in die gebied Danksy hul optrede is al die selfone teruggekry ’n Klagte is by die Cloetesville-polisie aangemeld en die ondersoek is tans hangend ” het die munisipaliteit
Suspects, believed to be part of the illegal manufacturing of illegal alcohol, were arrested in Faure.
Photos: Captain Piet Smit Broadcast Media
Equipment suspected to be used in the manufacturing of illegal alcohol was seized in Faure last week
Nomads chipping in
BarendWilliams
It was par for the course when Boland Nomads chipped in for charity at Strand Golf Club during their annual Andrew Mentis Golf Day last Thursday (2 October)
The charity golf event saw an above-average 140 players drive around the coastal course in search of birdies and eagles, raising funds for two organisations that need support
“I again realised how blessed I am to be part of an organisation where our members and their guests never hesitate to open their hearts when asked to help those less fortunate in our community,” said Marius Swanepoel, vice-chairperson of the Boland Nomads
The Nomads Golf Club of South Africa, the world’s largest non-profit charity golf club, was formed in 1960 and now has 12 clubs across South Africa The organisation is built on two main pillars: caring for those less fortunate and promoting golf in SA.
Each year, Nomads clubs host golf days in honour of founding member Andrew Mentis, with each vice-captain coordinating fundraising activities for regional causes
As the second-largest Nomads club in SA, Swanepoel started planning a year ago, visiting several Boland organisations before selecting two Stellenbosch beneficiaries working with vulnerable
children
The first beneficiary is Vineyard Houses, a registered NPO providing homes for neglected, abused and abandoned children
The second is Samaritan’s Feet South Africa, which provides shoes for impoverished children
Swanepoel earmarked items ranging from beds and furniture to a stove for Vineyard Houses, while aiming to purchase an donate school, casual and sports shoes through Samaritan’s Feet
After obtaining wishlists, he set a target of R170 000 for both charities A committee of Boland Nomads members organised the golf day with sponsors including King Pie, which provided lunch
The day concluded with a prize-giving and dinner featuring an auction One item was a coffee table book of Gary Player’s 65-year role in Nomads, which
Boek oor Kylemore se geskiedenis uitgegee
’n Groep passievolle skrywers het onlangs – op Erfenisdag (Woensdag 24 September) – ’n boek oor herinneringe en verhale van Kylemore bekendgestel
Die Kylemore Groep 124 het sy ontstaan in 2012 gehad, met die doel om ’n publikasie oor Kylemore en sy geskiedenis die lig te laat sien.
Vanjaar het die groep sy boek, Kylemore Historiese Oorsig, gepubliseer en dit by die plaaslike laerskool met die gemeenskap gedeel
The event exceeded expectations, raising more than R200 000 for both organisations
Meer as 100 inwoners en lesers het by P C Pietersen Primêr byeengekom om met die samestellers te gesels en ’n eksemplaar te koop
“Dié koffietafelboek is ’n poging van die samestellers om ’n blik
oor die wel en weë van die dorp sedert sy ontstaan in 1898 te gee Ons het grootendeels op inligting van die dorp se inwoners staatgemaak,” verduidelik Cynthia Jacobs, ’n lid van die groep en ’n mede-samesteller van die boek
Die Kylemore Groep 124 sê die boek dien slegs as ’n voorloper vir ’n meer omvattende en kritiese opskrywing van die dorpsgeskiedenis en sal mettertyd verskyn
Die samestellers sê dit is ’n groot eer om die boek aan al Kylemore se inwoners, maar hoofsaaklik die tweede geslag van hierdie rustige Stellenbosse dorp, op te dra – insluitend Johannes D Brandt, apostel Piet Swartz, Caroline Keet, Isabel Jackson, Johanna Geduld, Joyce Adams en Eva Williams
the golfing legend will sign at a November function
The Samaritan’s Feet South Africa team also showed their support at the Boland Nomads Andrew Mentis Golf Day in Strand From left are Hermien Louw, Henriette Dekker, Jeanne-Marie Minnie, Kaylie Nell and Ivy-Ann Witbooi. Photos: Barend Williams
Gemeenskapslede en samestellers by die bekendstelling van ’n boek oor Kylemore se geskiedenis Van links is Julian Keet, Elizabeth Carolissen, Cynthia Jacobs, Alma Carolissen, Ralph Jacobs, Mona Koopman en Christian Koopman.
Vineyard Houses team members Hilke Erasmus (left) and Liezel Fick attended the Boland Nomads fundraising golf day The NPO, which provides homes for vulnerable children, is one of the event’s beneficiaries.
Dorpskalender | Town calendar
FRIDAY 10 AND SATURDAY 11 OCTOBER
Stellenbosch: The Stellenbosch University Drama Department presents two stage productions, Noncompliant and The Colour of No, at the ADAM SMALL LAB THEATRE. Noncompliant follows 82-year-old Dolly Jeanette du Toit’s rebellion against the bureaucracy of the afterlife, while The Colour of No is a courtroom drama where memory, power, and consent collide Noncompliant will be staged at 16:30 on Friday and 12:30 on Saturday, while The Colour of No will be on stage at 15:00 on Friday and 14:00 on Saturday Book online via Quicket VRYDAG 17 OKTOBER
Stellenbosch: Koffiekan, Bach se Koffiekantate in Afrikaans en ander koffietreffers, is om 13:00 by die ENDLER-SAAL as deel van die Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees op die planke Dit word die eerste keer in Afrikaans uitgevoer en Afrikaanse volksliedjies word aangehaal Die sopraan Marina Pienaar is in die hoofrol, Johanna Roos (violis) lei die ensemble en Johan van der Merwe (spreker) gee kommentaar om die gehoor in ’n eeu oue dog verwante koffieverhaal in te trek Die kunstenaars Mario Nel (klawesimbel), Liesl Stolz (fluit), Veronica Bell (viool), Carina Naudé (altviool), Ethan Lawson (tjello), Raimondo van Staden-Slabbert (tenoor) en Jared Hanekom (bas) dra almal by tot ’n onvergeetlike produksie Kaartjies kan aanlyn deur Quicket gekoop word
SATURDAY 25 OCTOBER
Pniël: e’Bosch Heritage Projects holds its annual petanque (boules) tournament at the PNIËL PETANQUE CLUB at Pniël Sports Ground from 09:00 to 12:00 A team comprises four people Contact Belinda Foster on 083 402 1856 or heritage ebosch@gmail com to register your team
WEDNESDAY 29 OCTOBER
Stellenbosch: The monthly Unlock the Violin Sonata concert series presents Prokofiev at the JOHNMAN COTTAGE at 18:30 Join violinist Johanna Roos and pianist Elna van der Merwe for the final concert of 2025 and a glass of wine The evening begins with an engaging introduction, where the artists open the door to Prokofiev’s radiant and spirited Sonata No 2 sharing insights, stories, and musical excerpts that bring the work to life After the guided journey, the audience will experience the full performance of one of the great masterpieces of 20th-century chamber music Book your seat online via Quicket
DONDERDAG 30 OKTOBER
Cloetesville: Die gemeenskapspolisiëringsforum van Cloetesville en Idasvallei nooi die gemeenskap, sakelui en ander rolspelers om sy vergadering om 19:00 in die CLOETESVILLE-BANKETSAAL by te woon Alle belangstellendes is welkom
Franschhoek: The final Unlock the Violin Sonata concert series event will be held at the FRANSCHHOEK DUTCH REFORMED
CHURCH at 11:00 Violinist Johanna Roos and pianist Elna van der Merwe will present a talk and performance of the wonderful 20th-century chamber music work by Prokofiev, Sonata No 2 Tickets are available through Quicket
VRYDAG 31 OKTOBER
Stellenbosch: ACVV UTOPIA verkoop lemoenkoek en sjokolade-brownies, wat deur die tehuis se sjef gebak is Verkope word om 10:30 by die hoofingang in Dorpstraat gedoen
SATERDAG 1 NOVEMBER
Devonvallei: Die Geestelike Ambassadeurs vir Jesus Christus-kerk bied om 18:00 volume 3 van sy Gospel Extravaganza by die LAERSKOOL DEVONVALLEI aan Die konsert, aangebied deur die kerkleier Apostel Basjan, het ’n skouspelagtige program, insluitend vertonings deur onder andere Sharon Steyn, Reggie B, Jesmoné Damonse, Hester Prins, Jacquin Koopman en Undivided Purpose ’n Gelukstrekking met talle prys is ook op die program Toegang beloop R60 vir volwassenes en R30 vir laerskoolkinders Rig alle navrae aan Mandy Engelbrecht by 084 038 9961 of Berenice Basjan by 073 530 3343
WOENSDAG 5 NOVEMBER
Idasvallei: Die Cloetesville-GPF hou om 19:00 ’n gemeenskapsvergardering in die IDASVALLEI- METODISTEKERKSAAL
SUNDAY 16 NOVEMBER
Stellenbosch: Awaken Church presents Glory Invasion 2025 at the STELLENBOSCH TOWN HALL at 16:00 It will be an evening filled with powerful worship, prophetic ministry, healing, and the tangible presence of God, with prophet Dewald Gouws, minister Peliwe Mbange, and Pastor Jayson with Die Lekker Crew The event is open to all Entry is free, but bookings must be done via Quicket
Stuur alle kalender-inskrywings per e-pos na eikestadnuus@novusmedia co za teen 14:00 Maandae.
Dancing to share
After a triumphant national tour, SboNdaba Dance returns to the Western Cape with its acclaimed production In Search of Our Humanity
This homecoming performance at the Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees offers local audiences a rare chance to experience the company’s powerful artistry and storytelling A vibrant celebration of culture, resilience, and the universal connections that bind us, In Search of Our Humanity takes audiences on an emotional journey through movement, music, and the elec-
trifying energy of contemporary African dance
“We are thrilled to bring this work back to the Western Cape,” says Sbonakaliso Ndaba, choreographer, artistic director and JOMBA!2025 legacy artist “This performance speaks to our shared experiences and the deep humanity that unites us all ” The performance will take place at Hoër Meisieskool Bloemhof on Saturday 11 October at 14:00; Sunday 12 October at 16:30; and Tuesday 14 October at 16:00 TicketscanbeboughtthroughtheWoordfees BoxOfficeoratwwwwoordfees co za
Lag, sing saam in gebarespel
JJ en die stronk, ’n pantomini van die Afrikaanse man, word komende Vrydag en Saterdag (10 en 11 Oktober) in die Adam Smal Lab-teater aangebied
Die produksie vertel die storie van die viering van JJ en Jill se groot dag Voordat hul liefde kan vlamvat en die kerkklokke kan lui, is daar egter eers ’n groot stronk in die pad
So, stof jou vellies af en trek jou mooiste bloesie aan, maar weet net dat Mamma Menopuase haar vir niemand sal skaam
nie – gaste ingesluit
Kom beleef die avonture van Harmonie en Patrys, ’n ongurige paar, asook Aquafina en Melktertjie, wat in die verte in staar Die pantomini sal elkeen na sy of haar asem laat snak en oud en jonk vermaak Kom sing dus saam en ervaar die wonder van die grootste boon, stronk en eiers Ricus moet net nie snuf in die neus kry nie
VertoningsisVrydagom18:00enSaterdagom 11:00.KoopkaartjiesbyQuicketteenR20elk.
SboNdaba Dance in In Search of Our Humanity will be on the stage at this year’s Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees
Photo: Val Adamson
Só lyk ons 40 jaar later!
Veertig jaar nadat hulle die skoolbanke gegroet het, het die 1985-matriekklas van die Hoërskool Lückhoff op Saterdag 28 September in die Trinity Metodistekerksaal in Idasvallei vir hul reünie vergader Die tema vir die geleentheid was “Dankbaar” en die groep het dit goedgedink om die onderwysers en hul gades, wat tussen 1981 en 1985 vir hulle skoolgehou het, na ’n dankseggingseremonie te nooi Die oudleerders was veral dankbaar vir die rol wat hul onderwysers destyds in hul lewe gespeel het Die destydse hoofseun, Powell Dreyer, is getaak met die dankie-sê namens die groep Die oudleerders by die geleentheid was: Agter, van links, J. Martin, C. Malan, R. Combrinck, D. Christians en MJ Cyster. Voor is C King, L Geldenhuys, C Biscombe, R Olivier, M Jansen en T Anthony
A
letter from a reader
the workers and I then saw what was happening They were actually removing the pavers from the middleman just to replace it with artificial grass instead.
This made me see red Why would the municipality waste taxpayers money on removing pavers from the curbside (which is going to last forever) and replace it with artificial grass that will probably only look new for one year?
How can the council think that this is a good idea and why would anybody at council approve of this wastage whilst there are people sleeping in the street a few blocks away, who are in desperate need of the money that is washed down the drain with this ludicrous idea? I have since learned that there are other areas in town that were also covered with this plastic grass (corner of Piet Retief and Dorp streets)
The majority of South African towns are struggling to provide basic services to their community but in Stellenbosch we have so much money that we can waste it on replacing curbside pavers with plastic grass to make the town centre look pretty for a year Are we trying to impress the few tourists that come to Stellenbosch and who are driving along Strand Street in their fancy buses?
What is going to happen when this grass is trampled, dirty and faded after a year? Is the council going to replace
it with pavers again?
It is an absolute shame to see how money is wasted in this town – from the annual flowers next to the Braak to the Art Mile next to the Eerste River and now plastic grass on our curbs Francois Bossert, VIA EMAIL
Stellenbosch Municipality responds: “We are deeply sorry to hear that the reader does not like the flowerbeds at the Braak or on the traffic islands We will also share his frustrations about the Stellenbosch Art Mile with the creators and installers of the project.
“We believe most residents and visitors do, however, enjoy the flowerbeds, traffic circles, walkways and the Art Mile.
“Natural grass unfortunately only thrives for about three months of the year, after which it becomes dull or trampled down. Pavers are often stolen, creating ongoing replacement costs.
“The use of small sections of artificial grass combined with perennials, indigenous plants, succulents and colourful flowers helps create a more vibrant and attractive space throughout the year
“Indeed, as the reader mentions, most SA towns are struggling to provide even the most basic of services but here in Stellenbosch, we deliver some of the best services in the country. We use public funds for public good, unlike in many other towns.”
Lees meer:
Drafstap met woorde
Ontvlug die rompslomp van jou bestaan Moenie ’n sofapokkel of inkoejawel wees nie Kom draf, kom stap, kom vier Afrikaans met die Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees se opwindende Velddraf met woorde Eerskomende Sondag (12 Oktober) word die woord, fees en gees met die gewilde pretdraf gevier Dis ’n unieke viering van Afrikaans in beweging Hier draf of stap deelnemers nie met ’n nommer nie, maar met ’n woord Elke deelnemer kry ’n Afrikaanse tongtrippelterm as registrasienommer Dalk is jy “holderstebolder”, “spoedvraat”, “agteros” of “slampamper”. Dis ’n viering van die bekkigheid van Afrikaans
Deelnemers kan kies om deel te neem aan die Vastrap (10 km) of die Japtrap (5,9 km) op die KleinBlouKlip-plaas, net bokant Paradyskloof in Stellenbosch, met pragtige uitsigte van die Helderberg, Tafelberg, Simonsberg en Stellenboschberg
Die Velddraf is vir die pret en plesier en vir die taal, so daar sal geen amptelike tye geneem word nie Daar is wel ’n prysuitdeling met podiumpryse vir die eerste drie deelnemers (mans en vroue) asook die oudste en jongste deelnemer Al maak jy teen ’n slakkepas klaar, kan jy dalk iets wen in die gelukstrekkings en elke deelnemer ontvang ’n spekboompie as medalje
Laat die woorde soos klip-
pies in jou mond rondrol en dink wat vir jou die mooiste en lekkerste woord in Afrikaans is Die Woordeboek van die Afrikaanse Taal (WAT) gaan by die Velddraf wees as jy belangstel om jou gunstelingwoord te borg
Wees ’n rakker, ’n vasbyter en kom bokappel tussen die wingerde deur Jy en jou konfraters kan te voet kom polmesarie hou Of soos jy dalk sou sê: Bring jou pelle, huppel deur die lande en kom hou partytjie op die plaas Besoek Quicket vir vooraf-inskrywings Aktiwiteite op die dag begin om 07:00 Die 10kmVastrap begin om 08:00 en die inskrywingsfooi is R150 Die 5,9km-Japtrap begin om 08:15 en die koste is R100 per persoon Inskrywings op die dag is beskikbaar teen ’n ekstra adminfooi van R50 Daar is slegs plek vir 500 drawwers en geen inskrywings sal op die dag beskikbaar wees indien dit aanlyn uitverkoop is nie
Alle pryse word deur EasyEquities geborg Wenners ontvang beleggingsgeld om in ’n EasyEquities-rekening te belê Monarch Coffee Cartel sal van 07:00 af regstaan met koffie en happies Parkering is by die Vriesenhof-wynlandgoed beskikbaar ’n Pendeldiens ry tussen Vriesenhof en die KleinBlouKlip-plaas Besoekwwwwoordfees co zavir noginligting.
Big hitting expected at Corries 6’s
Coronations Cricket Club invites all interested teams to enter its annual six-a-side cricket tournament.
Tuesday 16 December.
More than just martial arts
The exciting competition will be held at the Pniël Sports Complex on Saturday 13 and
There are limited spots available, so interested teams are advised to register soonest. For more information or to enter the tourney, contact Theo van Wyk on 082 565 2383.
Honouringthose behindeverybelt
In Cloetesville, a quiet movement is taking root; one built on discipline, respect and family unity
The Karate-Zen Cloetesville teams have long believed that every strong student stands on the shoulders of a supportive parent
During the most recent grading on Thursday 2 October the dojo celebrated more than skill and promotion, but also celebrated the parents behind the belts
“They are the ones who make sure uniforms are washed, children are on time, and minds are ready They sit through long sessions, encourage through doubt, and teach by example that growth takes patience,”
explained dojo leader Garfield Bergstedt
“Their involvement is shaping leader children – young people who carry humility, focus, and empathy from the dojo into the community ”
One parent, in particular, encapsulates what true learning looks like Tersia September trains alongside her son, Taylor They both started at white belt, ungraded, side by side, in the same class of juniors
There are no other senior white belts at the local dojo, yet she stands among the children, fully focused, respectful and committed Bergstedt said her humility brought him to tears “In all my years in martial arts,
I have never seen such quiet dedication – a mother learning with her child, bowing together, growing together It reminded me that karate is not about the belt around your waist, but about the spirit within your heart ”
Parents like Tersia embody what Karate-Zen Cloetesville strives for – families learning together, growth through humility, leadership through service, and community upliftment through shared discipline “We as instructors provide the fertile environment and tools, but it is the parents who make the soil rich To all our parents – ‘thank you’ You are the unseen teachers behind every bow, every breath, and every act of courage ”
N � e is hereby given that:
1. Stephen Ochse Brink, being the registered owner of Erf Sb5020, 9 Kolbe Street, Stellenbosch has applied to establish the Stellenbosch South Special Ra�ng Area (SSSRA) in terms of the Stellenbosch Municipality Special Ra�ng Area By-Law, 2023/2024, read together with the Stellenbosch Municipality Special Ra�ng Area Policy, 2024/2025 to include most of the rated proper�es in the area bound by Stellenbosch Municipal ward 22, as clearly indicated on the map available on the SSSRA website (h ps://stellenboschsra.org/)
2. The applica�on, together with other par�culars of the applica�on is available for scru�ny at the Stellenbosch Municipality Financial Services office of Henry Mitchell, Town House Complex, Plein Street, Stellenbosch.
3. Any ob ec�ons to the SSSRA must be submi ed in wri�ng to the senior manager of revenue and expenditure, Henry Mitchell, PO Box 17, Stellenbosch, 7601 or hand delivered to Henry Mitchell or emailed to henry.mitchell@stellenbosch.gov.za Ob ec�ons must be received by no later than 16 November 2025.
4. A public mee�ng will be held, the purpose of which shall be to:
i. Inform all a endees of relevant informa�on pertaining to the applica�on and to b. Discuss the prac�cal implica�ons rela�ng thereto.
DATE: 30 October 2025
TIME: 19:00 - 20:00
PLACE: Doornbosch Centre
ADDRESS: Doornbosch Centre, Strand Road, R44, Stellenbosch, 7600
ALL AFFECTED PROPERTY OWNERS IN THE PROPOSED SS-SRA ARE REQUESTED TO ATTEND THIS MEETING Enquiries, contact Stephen Brink at Tel: 082 801 3244 NM10031838-EN091025
Gymnasts vault to national stage
A total of 49 athletes from Stellenbosch Gymnastics and two of the club’s coaches have qualified to represent the Western Cape at the South African National Gymnastics Championships in Pretoria.
This year marks a special milestone for the club in it’s 11 years of existence, as it is the most gymnasts who have qualified for
the competition, which is held from Thursday 2 to Thursday 9 October. Their achievement is the result of many hours of hard work, dedication, and passion for the sport.
“We are incredibly proud of our gymnasts who will be competing at nationals,” the club’s coaches said in a statement.
“Their determination and team-
work have brought them this far, and we are excited to see them showcase their talent among the best in the country.”
Stellenbosch Gymnastics, based at The Shed at Spier Wine Farm, wishes all the athletes the very best of luck at the championships and looks forward to celebrating their performances upon their return.
Stellenbosch Gymnastics’ women’s artistic gymnastics class (high performance) team (behind from left) are, coaches Paul Visser and Leoné Swiegers.
Centre: Mira Snyman, Mimi Vivviers, Amelia Nieuwoudt, Adriana (Jané) Appelgryn, Luna Wessels, Addison Bothwell and Layla Hagedorn-Hansen.
Front: Zuri Muller, Ryely van Wyk, Alexi Snyman, Daniella van der Merwe and Marnella Bezuidenhout
Members of the Karate-Zen Cloetesville dojo, both young and young at heart, were recently part of the dojo’s grading ceremony