Die 2025- Stellenbosch
‘ ’n Begroting vir almal’
Yaël Malgas
’n Begroting vir elke Stellenbossser – van Langrug tot Lanquedoc, Kylemore tot Khayamandi, Jamestown tot Johannesdal, Mostertsdrift tot Idasvallei, Cloetesville tot Klapmuts, Franschhoek tot Raithby en Dalsig tot Devonvallei.
Só het die uitvoerende burgemeester, Jeremy Fasser, oor sy eerste konsepbegroting gesê, wat Dinsdag (31 Maart) aan die Stellenbosch- munisipale raad voorgelê is. Die totale begroting vir die volgende boekjaar is R3,37 miljard.
Die grootste deel van die begroting –81% – is vir die bedryfsbegroting, terwyl 19%, oftewel R654 miljoen, vir die kapitaalbegroting aangewend sal word. Hoewel opposisiepartye grootliks die begroting verwelkom het, het die ANC gemaan dat die begroting nie slegs teoreties moet bly nie, maar inwoners se lewe daadwerklik moet verbeter.
ELEKTRISITEIT
In ’n poging om minder afhanklik van Eskom te word en ’n groener aanslag te hê, sal R445 miljoen oor die volgende drie jaar in hernubare elektrisiteitsprojekte belê word. Bien Don kry ’n nuwe substasie (R93,7 miljoen) en opgraderingswerk aan infrastruktuur vind in Cloetesville, Stellenbosch en Kha-
Stellenbosch se grootste begroting nog
yamandi plaas. Net meer as R31 miljoen is opsygesit om elektrisiteitskabels te vervang, wat Fasser as ’n voortslepende probleem uitgewys het.
WATER
Diensverskaffing wat aan water verwant is, sal die munisipaliteit oor die volgende drie jaar R322 miljoen uit die sak jaag. Goeie nuus vir Stellenbosch, Idasvallei en Cloetesville is dat hulle nuwe waterinfrastruktuur kry. Vlottenburg kry sy eie reservoir en opgraderingswerk sal by die afvalwaterbehandelingswerke in Klapmuts en Wemmershoek gedoen word.
VERKEER
’n Stewige R262 miljoen is begroot om paaie en verkeersprobleme in die munisipale gebied aan te pak. Hoofprojekte sluit in die tussenpad van Adam Tas na Technopark.
Eikestadnuus het in Augustus 2024 berig oor die opgradering van die ingangsroete na Lanquedoc tussen Franschhoek en Paarl. ’n Groter brug met twee bane is beplan en R18 miljoen is in die volgende begroting vir hierdie projek geoormerk.
Werk aan die kruisings by Strand-, Adam Tas-, en Alexanderstraat sal hope-
lik verligting vir motoriste bring danksy die R25 miljoen wat hiervoor begroot is.
BEHUISING
Behuising, oftewel die gebrek aan bekostigbare blyplek vir Stellenbossers, is ’n kwelpunt. Fasser sê met die R173 miljoen wat opsygesit is, poog die munisipaliteit om hierdie kwessie aan te pak. R48 miljoen is vir die noordelike uitbreiding van die Adam Tas-korridor en R42 miljoen vir die Jamestown-behuisingsprojek begroot. Fasser sê die munisipaliteit is toegewy om behuisingsgeleenthede aan die armste van die armes te bied. Dit sluit in R16 miljoen vir FLISP-ontwikkeling in Cloetesville.
FLISP – Financed Linked Subsidy Programme – is subsidies vir individue wat die eerste keer ’n huis koop.
“Party inwoners verdien te veel geld om vir maatskaplike behuising te kwalifiseer, maar ook nie genoeg vir ’n huislening nie. Ons besef die vraag na bekostigbare behuising in Stellenbosch is groot en ons poog om die gaping vir huiskopers aan te pak,” se Fasser.
Die uitbreiding van kringtelevisie-kameras, ’n brandweerstasie vir Jamestown en gespesialiseerde voertuie vir die verkeersdepartement is ook in die vooruitsig.
Die raadslid Grechard Petersen (GOOD) het gesê as inwoner van die Dwarsriviervallei hoop hy van die kameras word ook hier aangebring om met misdaadbekamping te help.
TARIEWE
Fasser sê wat die nuwe munisipale tariewe betref, is die ekonomiese druk wat Stellenbossers daagliks ervaar, in ag geneem. Hy sê eiendomsbelasting sal met 18,36% daal terwyl water en sanitasie albei met 6% en vullisverwydering met 6,90% styg. “Ten spyte van Eskom se 11,32%-verhoging in die elektrisiteitstarief sal die munisipaliteit van die kostes opslurp en inwoners se tarief vir die volgende boekjaar sal met slegs 9,95% styg,” het Fasser gesê. John Andrews van die Patriotic Alliance het ’n beroep op inwoners gedoen om hul insette vir die begroting te lewer en sodoende te verseker dat in kritieke infrastruktuur belê word.
Die raadslid Wilfred Pietersen van die PDM het gemaan hoewel hy die begroting verwelkom, neem die munisipaliteit “soms te lank” om behuisingsprojekte van stapel te stuur. Hy voeg by meer wetstoepassingsbeamptes is nodig en nie noodwendig meer kameras nie.
Inwoners het kans tydens hul geïntegreerde ontwikkelingsplan-vergaderings (GOP) op die konsepbegroting en die GOP te antwoord. Datums is op bladsy 4.
Triennale word tans gehou met kunsuitstallings by onder meer Oude Libertas, die Woodmill, die Rupert-museum en die Universiteit Stellenbosch se museum. Die Triennale is gratis vir besoekers. Op die foto bekyk twee besoekers Nandele Maguni se The Thin Line Between Life and Breath, wat by die Oude Libertas te vinde is. Vir die audio-kunsinstallasie het Maguni verskeie klanke opgeneem.
Sokkerklub neem VDS-terrein oor
Yaël Malgas
’n Belegging van R395 miljoen kom vir die Van der Stel (VDS)-sportterrein nadat die Stellenbosch- munisipale raad ’n huurooreenkoms van 30 jaar met die Stellenbosch-sokkerklub (FC) goedgekeur het.
Die munisipale raad het op Dinsdag (31 Maart) se raadsvergadering met 30 stemme besluit om die plaaslike premierligaklub die leisels van die sportterrein te gee. Dit volg nadat die munisipaliteit ’n tender uitgereik het vir die instand-
houding en ontwikkeling van dié eeu oue sportkompleks.
Meer as 20 sportklubs noem die VDS-sportkompleks hul tuiste, met van veerpyltjies tot crossfit wat van die geriewe gebruik maak. Talle van die klubs het in die openbaredeelnameproses hul misnoeë met die voorgestelde ooreenkoms uitgespreek.
Die huidige VDS-sportraad, Vriende van Stellenboschberg en 13 individue het hul kommer uitgespreek oor die eksklusiwiteit wat die sokkerklub moontlik oor die kompleks kan hê.
Pieter Lotz, die voorsitter van die VDSsportraad, sê dit is met ’n swaar hart wat hulle van die besluit kennis neem.
“As die sportraad, in samewerking met die SSRA, wag ons tans op die amptelike kommunikasie en bevestiging van die munisipaliteit rakende die status van
die besluit, die voorgenome tydlyn vir die implementering daarvan, asook die verwagte impak op verskeie sportkodes sal hê Dit raak nie net die onmiddellike voortbestaan van verskeie sportkodes nie, maar kan ook die langtermynontwikkeling en volhoubaarheid van sport in die gemeenskap beïnvloed,” lui die raad se verklaring. “Die sportraad oorweeg tans verskeie moontlikhede en alternatiewe rakende die verdere hantering van die situasie en die prosedures wat gevolg behoort te word.” Sommige meen ook die ontwikkeling sal verkeersprobleme vererger. “Die voorgestelde langtermyn-huurkontrak sal [ontwikkelings- planne] ernstig belemmer of selfs die volhoubare herstrukturering van die opkomende sentrale Stellenbosch onmoontlik maak in die stedelike gebied tussen Andringastraat
en Papegaaiberg, wat die Adam Tas-korridor, die spoorwegstasie en die ou sakesentrum insluit,” sê die Vriende van Stellenboschberg.
GOOD en die Patriotiese Alliansie het hul beswaar teen die planne op die raadsvergadering uitgespreek. Grechard Petersen van GOOD wou weet hoe die oorhandiging van die geriewe die taxi-staanplek en informele handelaars, wat ook op erf 235 is, sal beïnvloed. Stellenbosh FC was egter die enigste bieër wat aan die vereistes voldoen het. Tamryn Kumm, die burgemeesterskomiteelid vir jeug, sport en kultuur, sê die oorhandiging bied ’n langtermynoplossing vir die instandhouding en ontwikkeling van die sportkompleks. Stellenbosch FC het teen druktyd nie op Eikestadnuus se navraag gereageer nie.
Police are called to Klapmuts High again
Jana Scheepers
Another incident at Klapmuts High School on Thurday 27 March required police intervention after two learners allegedly engaged in a dispute over a game being played on the school premises.
The altercation, however, was superficial and did not involve serious physical contact.
According to police spokesperson Sergeant Madilyn Dombas, Klapmuts High has recently been under the spotlight after two stabbing incidents involving learners occurred. One was in 2024, when a learner was stabbed in the back and the other recently, on Tuesday 25 February, when a Grade 10 learner apparently stabbed a peer.
The recent incident prompted a public meeting at the school, which was organised by the school-governing
body. Local police officials were also invited to the meeting, which saw numerous parents voicing their concerns and fears around their children’s safety.
“On [27 March] the Klapmuts police received a telephonic complaint regarding a fight at Klapmuts High,” Dombas related.
“On the police officers’ arrival at the school, a teacher said the fight arose from a disagreement over turn taking while playing games on the school premises. It was one group’s designated turn, but another group also attempted to play, leading to the conflict. The learners involved are from different grades. This incident is unrelated to the previous one that occurred in February and was solely a physical altercation, not a stabbing.”
Kerry Mauchline, a spokesperson for the provincial education department, confirmed they are aware of the incident.
“No stabbing incident occurred at
Klapmuts High on 27 March,” she said.
“A scuffle among learners during a soccer game was promptly addressed by the principal and staff. However, the situation soon escalated when parents and community members scaled the school fence, causing chaos and requiring police intervention [after which the Klapmuts police] escorted the community members from the school.”
Since these incidents the department has provided support to the school, including:
• support from the Inclusive and Specialised Education Support (ISLES) team for learners and staff;
• safety risk assessments and assistance from the Safe Schools subcomponent; and
• controlled access points, morning searches for dangerous weapons, and improved access control measures.
Sassa gold cards still good until end of May
Beneficiaries who have missed the cutoff date to replace their gold Sassa cards now have a grace period, until Saturday 31 May, to make the move to ensure they receive their grants.
Postbank’s CEO, Nikki Mbengashe, announced, after the previous extended deadline of 20 March had come and gone.
According to the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) the public has reached out to it for clarity on the extension as “people simply do not know what to believe anymore.” This comes after the South African
Security Agency (Sassa) announced that the gold version of the card, through which beneficiaries access their social grants, will need to be upgraded to a card from Postbank.
“In the course of April and May [beneficiaries] can either change to the Postbank black cards or change the payment method at a Sassa office to a bank of their choice.
“Those with gold cards have been asked not to go to a post office to withdraw their grants,” Western Cape for Social Development Jaco Londt empha-
sised. He urged beneficiaries not to wait to make the switch from the gold card to Postbank’s black card.
Londt also confirmed he would meet with officials from both Sassa and Postbank in the hopes of getting the two entities to improve their public communication about the switch.
“We urge residents not to wait. Please make the change as soon as possible, to avoid added pressure on the system. We also urge Postbank to step up its card issuing tempo,” he said.
Artists work live at open-air expo
Yaël Malgas
The last month of the open-air free gallery in the City of Oaks is still open, and visitors and locals have until Wednesday 30 April to experience the 2025 Stellenbosch Triennale.
BA’ZINZILE: A Rehearsal for Breathing sees various multidisciplinary art installations in and around town. The works of various emerging artists, for instance, are displayed at Oude Libertas, while more established artists’ works are up at the Rupert Museum and the Stellenbosch University Museum this year.
Chief curator Khanyisile Mbongwa invited 16 artists to work on site to create their works, which range from sound installations to sculptures.
The In The Current exhibit includes Alexandre Kyungu Mwilambwe (Democratic Republic of Congo), Aline Motta (Brazil), Aziz Hazara (Afghanistan), Lebohang Kganye (South Africa), Simphiwe Ndzube (South Africa), Torkwase Dyson (USA), Thierry Oussou (Benin) and William Miko (Zambia). The featured artists in On the Cusp include Astrid González (Colombia-Chile), Helen Zeru (Ethiopia), Kasangati Godelive Kabena (Democratic Republic of Congo), Manyaku Mashilo (SA), Nandele Muguni (Mozambique), Simphiwe Buthelezi (SA), Takunda Regis Billiat (Zimbabwe) and Tuli Mekodjo (Namibia).
Maguni's Thin Line Between Life and Breath is a sound installation made up of recordings of breath, synthesized drones and environmental sounds on cassette tapes. Visitors are invited to explore the impermanence, presence and the ways in which sound embodies memory.
The artists work all speak to deeply personal yet universal themes such as loss, displacement and the urge to remember those who have come before.
For Mekondjo this meant looking back and honouring the women who lived, took care of children and kept their families together during the the German colonial era in Namibia (1884-1919).
Her installation “Eshina lyo ku topa topa/Typewriter” includes a shrine of dry food items, such as mahangu and eendunga, that were collected during the colonial period and housed in the Berlin Ethnological Museum for centuries. The shrine resembles a traumatised cell, reflecting the impact of colonialism on traditional food practices and cultural identity.
According to organiser Andi Norton part of the brief for the artists was to
create work that could be recycled and live somewhere else.
Walking tours are available for visitors and is really the best way to experience the art. The Triennale is a collaborative effort and the brainchild of NPO Stellenbosch Outdoor Sculpture Trust (SOST).
Visitors recently received an extra treat when Venice Biennale 2027 and Zeitz MOCAA Executive Director and Chief Curator Koyo Kouoh was in conversation with Pulitzer prize-winning author Dele Olojede. Kouoh spoke on the growing pains of the Zeitz MOCAA, the importance of art in Africa and the greater need for the public's involvement with art. Her work, much like the 2025 Stellenbosch Triennale, focuses on African works.
“This continent of ours is the most creative, the richest, the most important, where everything will always go off from. Life started here and will always be here.”
Kouoh urged locals and others, even those not aware of Africa’s significance as the source of meaningful life, to engage especially with the art produced in their locale. “Your immediate locality is your most important audience, collaborators and supporters. Zeitz MOCAA can not be in Cape Town without the support of Capetonians, and that is in the greater Cape Town.”
The Stellenbosch Triennale runs up until Wednesday 30 April at Oude Libertas, the Woodmill, Rupert Museum and Stellenbosch University Museum. Entry is free. For more information, visit www.stellenboschtriennale.com.
New toilets for Speelkring
Little ones of Speelkring Pre-Primary in Ida’s Valley recently benefitted from an upgrade of its facilities, thanks to a local business.
The school’s 57 learners received a generous donation from Plumblink, and those in after-care now have bathrooms. According to principal Monique Timmey, the upgrade was essential and the children now have functional toilet seats and flushers.
She added the new facilities will help the little ones understand and learn to use the toilet daily, which is a vital part of their growth and development.
Speelkring was established in 1959 and moved to its current home in 1980. New management took over in February 2023, following the school’s closure in the Covid-19 pandemic.
Since then things have been up and running. Part of this was getting the facilities to a safe standard.
“We initially received a quote for only
the toilet seats and two cisterns, which came to approximately R7 000, a cost we could not afford. Therefore, we sent a donation-request letter to Plumblink, hoping it could assist us.”
The Stellenbosch branch manager visited the school and recognised that many more items needed replacing.
“We never enquired after the cost, as we were simply grateful for the company’s generosity in donating the products to our school,” Timmey said.
The school’s management said it was grateful for the investment in the school, as it would make a significant impact on the lives of our children. The support is deeply appreciated it.
Along with the donation of hardware, Plum Guarantee jumped in to install the new toilets free of charge.
“Clean and functional bathrooms are essential for promoting hygiene and improving health for both children and staff. Well-maintained bathrooms help reduce the spread of germs, bacteria, and illnesses, creating a safer environment for everyone.”
The school also thanked Intaba Constructions and Eikestad Maintenance for their donation to the school.
A visitor looks at Helen Zeru’s installation “Institutionalisation of the informal”.
The teams for Speelkring Pre-Primary and Plumblink Stellenbosch with some of the brand new bathroom essentials.
Apart from the donation of the toilets, workers also donated their time to install the hardware free of charge.
Munisipale huise
‘al meer vervalle’
Yaël Malgas
Flappe van dakke wat waai, geisers wat lek en vensters wat die windjie inlaat, is van die klagte wat inwoners van The Steps in Cloetesville opper.
Inwoners wat vir langer as twee dekades in dié behuisingsprojek woon, sê hulle is moeg gekla by die Stellenbosch-munisipaliteit oor als wat by hul wonings fout is.
Michael Fredericks vertel hy en sy gesin is van die gelukkiger inwoners omdat hy handvaardig is en self herstelwerk kan doen as iets fout is. Hy is egter nie bereid om sekere take aan te pak nie en verwag die munisipaliteit moet sy verantwoordelikheid nakom.
“ ’n Ruk gelede het die wind vreeslik gewaai en ’n gedeelte van die dak het losgekom Niemand het nog uitgekom om dit reg te maak nie,” sê Fredericks. Hy sê dit is ’n maand sedert hy ’n amptelike klagte oor die dak ingedien het, maar hy het nog geen terugvoer oor die nodige herstelwerk ontvang nie.
Ander inwoners het egter nie die vaardigheid of die geld om self herstelwerk aan hul tweeverdieping-skakelhuise te doen nie.
Rose Williams (78) was een van die eerste inwoners wat langer as twee dekades gelede by die munisipale behuisingsprojek ingetrek het. Sy het saam met haar man, Stemmer, gewoon, maar hy is twee jaar gelede oorlede. Williams sê sy kan nie bekostig om self haar lekkende geiser te vervang nie.
“Ek is so bang, want die kragprop is reg langs die geiser en die ding lek gereeld Ek het net my pensioengeldjies. Ek kan nie bekostig om self die geiser te vervang nie. Wanneer jy die hulpnommer op die geiser bel, dan stuur hulle jou terug na die munisipaliteit,” sê sy. Fredericks sê etlike inwoners kan nie meer hul geisers gebruik nie, aangesien hulle so erg lek en ’n gevaar inhou.
Maria “Ellie” Fredericks, Fredericks se suster, is ’n gemeenskapswerker en sê die munisipaliteit is vertroud met Williams se probleme, maar dit word nooit opgelos nie.
“In elke geïntegreerde ontwikkelingsplan-vergadering word Ouma Rose se naam genoem. Sy het al soveel keer in trane van haar probleme vertel en dan belowe die munisipaliteit hoog en laag hulle stuur die volgende dag iemand uit om te kyk.
“Hier wag ons nou nog vir iemand om op te daag. Hoeveel angsaanvalle het die arme vrou nie al gekry nie?” vra Ellie. Volgens die munisipaliteit vorder die eiendomsoordragte van die eienaarskapgebaseerde subsidieprogram met 80% van koopaktes wat reeds onderteken is. Ellie meen egter die Stellenboschmunisipaliteit wil sy probleme aan inwoners “afsmeer” deur die titelaktes vir die wonings oor te gee voordat herstelwerk gedoen word.
“Hulle druk ’n dokument onder die bejaardes se neus en sê ‘teken hier’. Die mense weet nie van beter nie, want al wat hulle hoor, is dat die eiendom dan hulle s’n sal wees.
“Maar die oomblik wat hulle die eienaars word, word die onkoste van
die probleme ook hulle s’n, terwyl die munisipaliteit niks aan die saak gedoen het nie.”
By navraag het Stuart Grobbelaar, ’n woordvoerder vir die Stellenboschmunisipaliteit, verduidelik enige instandhoudingswerk aan die wonings is vir die inwoners se eie sak.
“Behalwe in die geval van natuurrampe waar eise van versekering ingedien kan word vir huise wat nog nie oorgedra is nie. Vir subsidie-huise wat reeds oorgedra is, word skade-eise na die nasionale departement van menslike nedersetting verwys,” sê Grobbelaar.
Hy voeg by die oordrag van eienaarskap van die huise is aan die gang, met die munisipale behuisingsdepartement wat dit behartig. Deel van die oordrag is om inwoners bewus te maak van hul verantwoordelikhede ten opsigte van die huise.
Ander klagtes van inwoners van The Steps sluit in swak bouwerk wat glo lekkende vensters beteken. Van die lekkasies is glo so erg dat inwoners se elektritsiteitsbokse nat word. Hulle gebruik dan nie elektrisiteit nie uit vrees dat hulle geskok sal word.
Ellie sê dit gaan haar verstand te bowe dat iemand die behuisingsprojek afgeteken en besluit het dit is geskik om in te woon.
Volgens die munisipaliteit is Tops Construction in Januarie 2020 aangewys om herstelwerk in al die The Steps-wonings te doen. Die projek is in Junie 2024 voltooi.
Grobbelaar sê die nuwe eienaars het, ná ’n deeglike ondersoek van die wonings, “happy letters” onderteken nadat ooreengekom is dat alle klein jakkalsies afgehandel is.
Probleme is voor die teken van die briewe afgehandel. Die munisipaliteit raai inwoners aan om behuisingsprobleme aan die departement van behuisingsadministrasie te stuur.
Die munisipaliteit het versuim om enige terugvoer oor inwoners se geisers en die bewerings van lekkasies te gee.
Rose Williams (78) is bekommerd dat haar geiser se lekkasie ’n ramp gaan veroorsaak.
Foto’s: Yaël Malgas
’n Gedeelte van Michael Fredericks se dak hang langs die huis. Erge wind het onlangs ’n gedeelte van die dak losgewaai.
It took a true village to make S’tha
Hannelie Booyens
Yes, it's a story of triumph over very difficult circumstances and never giving up hope. But ultimately, it’s about ubuntu, about a group of people who came together across divides to show what magic can happen when we open our hearts to give graciously and receive graciously.
At the beginning of 2024 S’thabile Duma faced what she thought were almost insurmountable challenges. She had no idea how she was going to get through her final year of industrial engineering at Stellenbosch University (SU).
In the first week of February Duma had no place to stay and she feared she would not be able to register due to outstanding debt.
The housing crisis had reached a peak in Stellenbosch and, like many desperate students, the young woman was literally knocking on doors, begging for accommodation.
She walked the streets for kilometres in the scorching February sun searching for a place to stay, struggling to hold back the tears.
A little more than a year later, Duma allowed the tears to flow freely, but for a very special reason.
This time she cried for joy and profound gratitude, as she celebrated obtaining her degree with her new Stellenbosch “family”.
When Duma needed support most Ben and Jeanneret Momberg opened their hearts and home to her.
PASSIONATE ABOUT HELPING Duma had always been very self-reliant. “I’m someone who doesn't like to worry people; I try to sort things out for myself. But this time I had run out of ways to save myself.”
Her despair last year, in a way, was ironic since she’d been a dedicated volunteer with Action4Inclusion, an initiative steered by SU’s Centre for Social Justice to support the “missing middle” students, to close the gap between talent and financial need.
“For three years I had been helping others clear their student debts, finding ways to raise funds through organising events such as the annual Social Jus-
tice Walk. In all that time I didn’t want anyone in the Action4Inclusion group to know of my own struggles. I always found a way to pay my fees by knocking on the doors at SU’s Development and Alumni Relations Office, student finances and the engineering faculty, which assisted with such things as bursaries and accommodation.”
But when she could see no way out of her situation, and was ready to give up and return home to KwaZulu-Natal, she confided in a friend. A few calls later the wheels were put in motion by Action4Inclusion’s team.
“I remember Prof Thuli Madonsela, the director of the Centre for Social Justice, calling me in the late afternoon, very concerned. She was hurt I had not said something sooner. She assured me she would do her best to reach out to the community and find help for me.”
The first lifeline came from a friend of Madonsela who offered to assist with the outstanding debt. “I was completely overwhelmed when it dawned on me that I could now register. I still struggle to find the words to express my gratitude.”
UNCONDITIONAL LOVE
A week before classes were due to start
OPENBARE DEELNAME PROSES
DIE VOORGESTELDE GROOTMAAT WATER- EN RIOOL-INFRASTRUKTUUR VIR BOSCHENDAL DORP, GEDEELTE 24 VAN PLAAS 1674, BOSCHENDAL, STELLENBOSCH MUNISIPALITEIT
Kennis geskied hiermee van ’n publieke deelnameproses kragtens die Wet op Nasionale Omgewingsbestuur, 1998 (Wet Nr. 107 van 1998), soos gewysig, en die Omgewingsinvloedbepaling (OIB)-Regulasies, 2014 (soos gewysig).
Voorstel: Die voorstel is vir die ontwikkeling van grootmaat water- en riool-infrastruktuur vir Boschendal dorp op gedeelte 24 van plaas 1674, Boschendal, Stellenbosch.
Ligging: Boschendal Landgoed is geleë in die Dwarsriviervallei tussen Franschhoek en Stellenbosch. Die voorgestelde grootmaat dienste-infrastruktuur sal suid van die R310 geleë wees en sal die goedgekeurde Boschendal dorp dien, wat op gedeelte 24 van plaas 1674 geleë is.
Aansoek: Lyskennisgewing 1 (GN Nr. R. 983, soos gewysig): Aktiwiteite 19 en 27 en Lyskennisgewing 3 (GN Nr. R. 985, soos gewysig): Aktiwiteite 3 en 12. Die prosedures vir 'n Basiese Assessering (BA) proses word gevolg as deel van die aansoek vir Omgewingsgemagtiging.
Toepaslike Watergebruik Aktiwiteite: 'n Watergebruiklisensie aansoek sal ingedien word ingevolge Artikel 21 (b, c en i) van die Nasionale Waterwet, 1998 (Wet No. 36 van 1998), soos gewysig.
Aansoeker: Boschendal (Pty) Ltd Vrystellings/Afwykings: Geen aansoek gedoen nie.
Kommentaartydperk: Die voor-aansoek Basiese Assessering Verslag, Onderhoudsbestuursplan en Watergebruik Opsommingverslag sal vir 'n tydperk van 30 dae vir openbare kommentaar beskikbaar wees, vanaf Vrydag, 04 April 2025 tot Vrydag, 09 Mei 2025. Die verslag kan aanlyn by https://www.dougjeff.co.za of deur die QR-kode hieronder te skandeer, geraadpleeg word. Harde kopieë van die verslae sal beskikbaar wees by die Pniel Publieke Biblioteek (Hoofweg, Pniel, 7681, Tel: 021 808 8499). Enigiemand wat nie toegang tot die verslae kan kry nie, kan Doug Jeffery Environmental Consultants (DJEC) kontak vir hulp tydens kantoorure.
Geleentheid om Deelname: Belanghebbende en geaffekteerde partye (B&GP) word uitgenooi om te registreer
e n k o m m e n t a a r t e l e w e r o p h e r d i e v o o r s t e l O m k o m m e n t a a r i n t e d i e n , m o e t B & G P h u l n a a m , kontakbesonderhede en verkose metode van kommunikasie skriftelik aan die kontakpersoon hieronder aangedui, verskaf. B&GP moet ook enige direkte besigheids-, nansiële-, persoonlike of ander belang wat hulle mag hê in die voorstel, openbaar maak B&GP word aangemoedig om vroeg in die PPP te registreer om te verseker dat hulle ingelig bly. Verdere kommunikasie rakende die BA-proses sal slegs na geregistreerde B&GP’s gestuur word.
Enige persoon wat nie kan lees of skryf nie, of hulp nodig het om hul kommentaar oor die voorstel in te dien, kan bystand van 'n DJEC-personeellid versoek Kontak asseblief DJEC om 'n afspraak gedurende kantoorure te skeduleer.
KOMMENTAAR MOET ONS TEEN VRYDAG, 09 MEI 2025 BEREIK.
Doug Jeffery Environmental Consultants
Kontakpersoon: Jamie Cloete
E-pos: jamie@dougjeff.co.za
Posbus 44, Klapmuts, 7625 | Tel: 021 875 5272
Neem asseblief kennis: Wanneer u as 'n B&GP registreer, stem u in tot die wettige verwerking van persoonlike inligting met betrekking tot die beoogde doeleindes, soos beskryf deur die Wet op die Beskerming van Persoonlike Inligting, 2013 (Wet No. 4 van 2013).
Duma received a call from Jeanneret, offering her a place to stay on her family farm near Stellenbosch. “It came as a huge relief. Initially the plan was for me to stay for a few weeks while I looked for something permanent.”
Jeanneret had also been involved with Action4Inclusion for a few years. When Madonsela connected her with Duma, the Momberg family wa still reeling from a tragedy.
At the end of 2023 Jeanneret and Ben’s son Benje was shot by armed robbers at a pub in Stellenbosch and left paralysed.
At Duma’s graduation party Momberg movingly shared how in a few short weeks she had become like a daughter to them. She paid tribute to the “ray of sunshine” Duma was, one shining in on the family at a difficult time in its life.
“We all just fell in love with her,” Jeanneret declared.
Duma’s temporary living arrangement with the Mombergs soon turned permanent.
She admitted she initially struggled with preconceived ideas of white Afrikaans people. When Ben offered to give her a lift to town on the first day of class, she was nervous.
“As I waited in the parking area I
thought ‘what have you got yourself into?’ When Ben came out he said ‘Hi S'tha’ and opened the door for me. Nobody had ever done that for me! Ben turned out to be the sweetest, kindest man I’d ever met.”
Duma later found out he didn’t really have to attend to business in town as he had claimed, but went out of his way to take her to campus every day. “He did it with so much devotion and care. I will never forget it.
“I had never experienced such love from people I didn’t know. They are such a cool, inspiring family. We often sat at the dinner table together. Sundays were my favourite because it was most likely braai time.
“During exam time I was spoilt rotten. Jeanneret made sure I had a big breakfast with eggs for my ‘thinking juices’. She asked what I wanted for lunch, and when I arrived home dinner was waiting in the microwave.”
PAYING IT FORWARD
Looking back on past year, S’thabile was reminded of a famous quote associated with Madonsela, that “it takes a village to raise a child”.
“I saw that and experienced it. All these people came together to help me, and it has changed my life forever. Because of this community I am now a graduate.
“I share my story not only to express gratitude but to urge people to keep giving. Even if you don't have money to donate you can share your resources or your time. I plan to pay it forward and help others whenever I can."
This weekend the Mombergs will help their erstwhile house guest move into a new flat in Cape Town, where she will soon start work.
“Being part of S'thabile's journey is a true blessing," Momberg said. “Her story is a beautiful expression of ubuntu, of what's possible when we support one another. Helping a bright young woman realise her potential is a privilege. We want our young people to dream big, to rise above their circumstances, and to know they are never alone.” S'thabile and Jeanneret encourage people to donate to the Action4Inclusion initiative at https://socialjustice.sun.ac.za/projects/ action4inclusion/.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS
THE PROPOSED BULK WATER AND SEWER INFRASTRUCTURE FOR BOSCHENDAL VILLAGE, PORTION 24 OF FARM 1674, BOSCHENDAL, STELLENBOSCH MUNICIPALITY
Notice is hereby given of a Public Participation Process (PPP) in terms of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998) (NEMA), as amended and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations, 2014 (as amended).
Proposal: The proposal is for the development of bulk water and sewer infrastructure for Boschendal Village on Portion 24 of Farm 1674, Boschendal, Stellenbosch.
Location: Boschendal Estate is situated in the Dwars River Valley between Franschhoek and Stellenbosch. The proposed bulk services infrastructure will be situated south of the R310 and will serve the approved Boschendal Village, located on Portion 24 of Farm 1674.
Applicable Listed Activities: Listing Notice 1 (GN No. R. 983, as amended): Activities 19 and 27; and Listing Notice 3 (GN No. R. 985, as amended): Activities 3 and 12. The procedures for a Basic Assessment (BA) process are being followed as part of the application for Environmental Authorisation.
Applicable Water Use Activities: A Water Use Licence Application will be undertaken in terms of Section 21 (b, c and i) of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998), as amended.
Applicant: Boschendal (Pty) Ltd Exemptions/Deviations: None applied for.
Comment Period: The pre-application Basic Assessment Report, Maintenance Management Plan and Water Use Summary Report will be available for public comment for a period of 30 days, from Friday, 04 April 2025 to Friday, 09 May 2025. The report can be accessed online at https://www.dougjeff.co.za or by scanning the QR code below. Hard copies of the reports will be available at Pniel Public Library (Main Road, Pniel, 7681, Tel: 021 808 8499). Anyone unable to access the reports, can contact Doug Jeffery Environmental Consultants (DJEC) for assistance during ofce hours.
Opportunity to Participate: Interested and affected parties (I&APs) are invited to register and comment on this proposal. To submit a comment, I&APs must provide their name, contact details, and preferred method of communication in writing to the contact person indicated below. I&APs must also disclose any direct business, nancial, personal, or other interest they may have in the proposal. I&APs are encouraged to register early in the PPP to ensure they are kept informed. Further communications regarding the BA process will be sent to registered I&APs only.
Any person unable to read or write, or needing assistance to submit their comments on the proposal, may request assistance from a DJEC staff member. Please contact DJEC to schedule an appointment during ofce hours. COMMENTS MUST REACH US BY FRIDAY, 09 MAY 2025.
Doug Jeffery Environmental Consultants
Contact person: Jamie Cloete
Email: jamie@dougjeff.co.za
Jeanneret and Ben Momberg proudly flanking S’thabile Duma on her graduation day. The couple offered the industrial engineering student a roof over her head in her final year. Photo: Stefan Els
United in football
A family and registration day, hosted by Idas Valley and Nelsons football clubs at the Idas Valley Sports Ground on Saturday 8 March, was a roaring success and one to to remember, as the community showed their support in large numbers.
The joint event was the first of its kind, where young and old enjoyed the football on display. Players from under-9 to over-35 took to the field, as well as special matches from the women, over45s and legends.
On the packed stadium the community had the opportunity to enjoy the football action of their hometown heroes. The day was made extra special with the sponsorship of two playing kits by Forwardzone through the kind gesture of Ashley Kotzin. The sponsorship was welcomed by both clubs and the comfortability and sleek design was the highlight for both clubs’ players.
Legends of both clubs were also honoured on the day with a special ceremony to show respect and appreciation for what they have done for their respective clubs and the community.
The fun-filled day ended without any incidents on and off the field – a testament that sport can unite a community and people from different backgrounds, they organisers say.
Special thanks was extended to the local organising committee, both clubs’ executive committees, the Idas Valley Sports Board, sponsors, players, coaches and everyone who lent a hand to make the day possible. Both clubs also thanked the fans for showing their support, as “without you, the day wouldn’t have been a success”.
The organisers say they look forward to similar initiatives in the future. The initiative was driven by the idea and slogan “building a stronger community together”.
Apply now for e’Bosch Fest
Music makers, dancers who can shake it and other artists can now apply to take part in die annual e’Bosch Festival of Talents.
“The e’Bosch Festival of Talents 2025 is not only about job creation and finding great talent in our communities, but also about creating a platform for future leaders who can empower and inspire their communities to attain greater heights,” says Marthie Hauptfleisch, music director for this year’s festival and an accomplished singer and songwriter.
“Finalists are expected to attend workshops designed to equip independent artists with essential stage etiquette and insights into the challenges of building a successful career in the music industry. The festival is nevertheless a showcase for talent, whether it’s including singing, poetry, storytelling, stand-up comedy, or original creations.”
The e’Bosch Festival of Talents, presented on Heritage Day in September each year, is the pinnacle of the e’Bosch Heritage Project’s 40 events.
All the Stellenbosch and Franschhoek
communities, or 16 “dorpies”, are invited to show off their talents and skills in performing arts, food, and crafts.
“The benefits to performers are immense. Each participant gains expert training in stage skills, performance techniques, and professional etiquette,” Hauptfleisch adds.
It is easy to enter: submit a three-minute demo video (max 50 MB, portrait format) for consideration by a panel of judges. The competition is open to artists aged 16 and older, with preference for those in the Franschhoek and Stellenbosch districts. The competition welcomes entries across various categories, including music (contemporary, gospel, jazz, hip-hop), poetry, storytelling, standup comedy, and original works.
Entry costs R100, and forms are available online at https://forms.gle/y3hQHxcUSUkWHsBj6 or via the QR codes on e’Bosch Talent’s TikTok (@eboschtalent), Instagram (@ebosch_heritage_project), and Facebook (/eBoschHeritageProject). For more details, send an email to talent@ebosch.co.za.
Dorpskalender | Town calendar
THURSDAY 3 TO MONDAY 21 APRIL
• Stellenbosch: Spier Light Art is on at SPIER WINE FARM, transforming the working farm into an immersive space of nocturnal adventure. Sixteen site-specific art installations will activate the landscape and visitors will be free to wander, discover and immerse in the play of light and the stories that each artwork tells. The exhibition ignites fresh sparks and interchange between local and visiting artists and audiences from the continent and the world at large. The family-friendly exhibition promises to be a night-time adventure of illuminating art, good wine and hearty food. Admission is free, but booking is essential on Dineplan. For more details, visit www.spier.co.za.
VRYDAG 4 APRIL
• Stellenbosch: Aletta Francina de Kock is om 20:15 op die verhoog in haar splinternuwe stand-up-komedie-produksie Effens Anders by die DROSTDY-TEATER Effens Anders bied ’n komiese en eerlike blik op Aletta se huidige lewe – met al die snaakse, aweregse en doodgewoon bisarre dinge wat daarmee saamkom. Soos altyd bring sy haar skerp humorsin en natuurlike aanvoeling vir storievertelling en laat die gehoor met haar unieke uitkyk op die wêreld skater van die lag. Kom lag saam en ontmoet die vrou met die mooiste kuite in die land – want met Aletta is niks ooit heeltemal normaal nie… dis altyd Effens Anders! Kaartjies kos R230 en kan aanlyn deur Webtickets bespreek word.
FRIDAY 11 APRIL
• Stellenbosch: Experience the magic of nature at the “Sunset to Full Moon” hike at MURATIE WINE ESTATE. The scenic 3,5 km circular hike leads to a stunning lookout with views of the Simonsberg, Table Mountain and the Cape Winelands. It is timed perfectly for sunset (18:26) and moonrise (17:39). Hikers can take a picnic, blanket and torch along. Muratie wines will be available at the lookout point, as well as a coffee station until 19:30. There will also be a lucky draw. The cost is R130 for adults and R65 for children under 10. The group will meet at the Dirtopia Trail Centre. Booking is essential on www.dirtopia.co.za or 078 343 3572 (WhatsApp).
SATERDAG 12 APRIL
• Stellenbosch: Die jaarlikse Band Extravaganza vind om 16:00 in die ENDLER-SAAL plaas. Die
simfoniese blaasensemble van die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) sal die verhoog met verskeie skoolorkeste deel, insluitend die konsertorkeste van SACS, die Hoër Jongenskool Wynberg en die Hoër Meisieskool Wynberg, die orkes van die Hoërskool DF Malan, die simfoniese blaasorkes van die Hoërskool Bellville, die blaasorkes van die Hoërskool Durbanville en die konsertorkes van die Hoër Jongenskool Paarl, Suonare. Die gasdirigent, Christan Köhler, sal die US- simfoniese blaasensemble en -konsertorkes dirigeer. Die Wes-Kaap-fluitkoor is ook deel van die Band Extravaganza. Kaartjies is deur Webtickets te koop teen R55 elk (skole-blokbesprekings); R65 (pensioentrekkers en studente); en R100 (algemeen).
MONDAY 14 APRIL
• Stellenbosch: The 100-voice National Youth Choir (UK) will present a 50 minute a capella concert in the perfect acoustics of the ENDLER HALL at 17:00. The concert will be conducted by one of Britain’s foremost young conductors, Nicholas Chalmers, and will include a diverse programme of works ranging from Anton Bruckner to “Bare Necessities”. The choristers, who are aged from 18 to 25 years, form the flagship choir of the National Youth Choir’s four ensembles. The full concert programme comprises “Numbers” by Shruthi Rajasekar, “Tallis Canon” arranged by Bob Chilcott, Bruckner’s “Locus iste”, “Os Juste” and “Christus Factus Est”, “Ave Maria” by Franz Biebl, “All creatures now” by John Bennet, “Irish Tune” from County Derry, “Auld Land Syne”, “My spirit sang all day” by Gerald Finzi, “Abendlied” by Josef Rheinberger, “The Road Home” by Stephen Paulus, “Word” by Joanna Marsh and Berty Rice’s arrangement of “Bare Necessities”. Tickets can be booked online through Webtickets at R100 each. For more details on the concert, send an email to shirley@cpo.org.za.
DINSDAG 15 APRIL
• Stellenbosch: Kaapstad Camerata onder leiding van Leon Starker, Vivox Voices (Durbanville) onder leiding van Maria Rademan en die kamerkoor van die Universiteit Stellenbosch, onder leiding van Lunathi Ncamani, span om 19:00 kragte saam vir Voices in Resonance in die ENDLER-SAAL. Kaartjies by Webtickets.
•Stuur alle kalender-inskrywings na tasmin.cupido@novusmedia.co.za.
Ryan Jumat, chairpersonof Idas Valley AFC, with Poncho Morajane and Gabriella Da Luz of Forwardzone, and Christie Wenn, chairperson of Nelsons FC, at the handover of the kits on Saturday 8 March.
Marthie Hauptfleisch, music director for this year’s festival, with some past winners of the e’Bosch Festival of Talents. From the left are Siba Qoba, Drovigas Goshai, Nevrihelle Arnolds, Hauptfleisch and Leshton-Lee du Plessis.
Suidoosterfees byna hier!
Aangrypende teaterproduksies wag op besoekers aan die Suidoosterfees wat van Woensdag 30 April tot Sondag 4 Mei in die Kunstekaap-teaterkompleks aangebied word.
Die NATi-teaterfeesprogram bied uitsoekproduksies wat Suid-Afrika se grootste talent weerspieël. Gehore kry ook kans om te sien waarmee die opwindendste nuwe stemme in die bedryf vorendag kom. Antoinette Kellermann en Dawid Minnaar is op die verhoog in Verwelkingslied, een van Suidoosterfees se vlagskipproduksies. Dié stuk is die laaste verhoogdrama wat uit Breyten Breytenbach se pen verskyn het voor sy dood verlede November.
Breytenbach, wat beskou word as een van die invloedrykste Afrikaanse skrywers, dra sy swanesang op aan Kellermann en Marthinus Basson, teaterveterane met wie hy in die verlede nou saamgewerk het. Marí Borstlap regisseer die produksie. Nog ’n vlagskipproduksie wat by die fees debuteer is Kompoun, gebaseer op Ronelda Kamfer se veelbekroonde roman. Jolyn Phillips het die verhoogverwerking van die roman gedoen, en die jong akteurs Melissa de Vries en Angelo Bergh is op die verhoog as Nadia en Xavie wat geheime van die McKinney-familie uitlap. Lee-Ann van Rooi is die regisseur.
’n Veteraan van die teater- en rolprentwêreld, Simon Bruinders, is terug op die verhoog met Die
sideboard en die vuur, wat uit sy pen verskyn het. Dié stuk volg op Bruinders se Die sideboard van ’n dekade gelede, en vertel die verhaal van Abraham en Stella, wie se lewe deur gedwonge verskuiwings omvergegooi word. Zane Meas is die regisseur en Vanessa Swartz speel saam met Bruinders in die stuk.
Annie+Helen met Cintaine Schutte en Judi Hattingh, ’n leerder van Curro Durbanville, handel oor die legendariese Helen Keller as ’n 12-jarige meisie, en haar stormagtige verhouding met die 25-jarige Annie Sullivan. Keller se lewensverhaal van iemand wat blind, doof en stom gebore is, en die inspirerende manier waarop sy dié uitdagings oorkom het, is wêreldwyd bekend. Die produksie word aangebied in samewerking met Curro Create.
Ander produksies wat deel is van die program is die eenmanstuk Die uitweg met Carlo Daniels en Hortjies, ’n huldigingstuk oor die digter Peter Blum, met Chris van Niekerk en
Joanie Combrink. Dramas wat in vennootskap met Suidoosterfees vervaardig is en reeds by ander kunstefeeste gedebuteer het, kan nou ook deur Kapenaars geniet word, met onder meer Philip Rademeyer se trefferstuk Stinkhout met Frank Opperman en Wilhelm van der Walt; Christo Davids se gewilde Laaitie mettie biscuits met Wayne van Rooyen, Stephanie Baartman, Carla Classen en Joshwin Dyson; Arnold Vosloo en Elzabé Zietsman is saam op die feesverhoog in Liefdesbriewe; Bo Petersen is te sien in Pieces of Me, en vele meer.
Die NATi Teaterfees word moontlik gemaak deur die Nasionale Afrikaanse Teater-inisiatief, die Festival Enterprise Catalyst (FEC), die Jobs Fund, Het Jan Marais Nationale Fonds, Stad Kaapstad, die Spier Kunstetrust, die Johann Brink Trust en AK21. Die fees se volledige program is by suidoosterfees.com beskikbaar en kaartjies kan deur Webtickets bespreek word, tensy anders vermeld.
A wrestle with the past
The multi-award-winning production Isidlamlilo/The Fire Eater is set to enthral theatregoers at the Baxter Flipside in Rondebosch for a limited season from Wednesday 9 to Saturday 19 April. The electrifying and highly acclaimed one-woman show is brought to life by Mpume Mthombeni and theatremaker Neil Coppen. Set in a women’s hostel in downtown Durban, 60-something year old Zenzile Maseko (Mthombeni) is a grandmother partially disabled and declared dead by the Home A airs’ decrepit system. It is within the confines of this cramped room that Zenzile reckons with Nkulunkulu (God), recalling the unbelievable series of events that have unfolded across her lifetime. It is soon revealed that she operated as one of the IFP’s most feared assassins in the build-up to the 1994 South African elections. It’s a past Zenzile has spent most of her adult life trying to erase, praying that her sins will be forgiven. However, when Home A airs mistakenly declare her dead and are unable to reverse the error on their system, she finds herself cast into the middle of a Kafkaesque nightmare, forced to reawaken that vengeful spirit to secure her survival. The production will be staged daily at 19:30 with matinees at 14:00. Tickets can be booked online through Webtickets or at any Pick n Pay store.
Photo: Val Adamson
Reis die wêreld plat met musiek
’n Knippie Suid-Afrika, ’n teelepel Frankryk, ’n tikkie Italië en ’n skeut Japan – alles prut sedert 2016 in Straatsburg saam. Dít is die unike bestanddele waaruit Quatuor Avena ontstaan het, met Adam Campbell (SA), Nicolas Allard (Frankryk), Fabio Cesare (Italië) en Sumika Tsujimoto (Japan) as lede. Musiekliefhebbers word genooi om Vrydag 11 April ’n musikale reis om die wêreld met Quatuor Avena in Around the World in 80 Minutes by die Endler-saal te neem. Dis ’n meesleurende optrede te wees wat musiek en beweging kombineer. Elke bestemming word gekenmerk deur musiek wat herinner aan plekke waardeur gereis word, hetsy oorspronklik geskryf of vir die saksofoonkwartet verwerk. Alles word versterk met choreografie deur Isabelle Morane Rist. Die konsert begin om 19:00. Besoek Webtickets vir besprekings.
High school bands call
The Band Battle is a chance for high school bands to turn up the volume of your truth, get a gig going, get some hard cash in your pocket and just jam your heart out with your buddies!
The competition will be presented by Curro Durbanville High School on Friday 27 June, and all high schools in the Western Cape are invited to enter.
The competition is part of the school’s Kultura Festival, which runs at the school campus from Friday 20 June to Friday 27 June.
“Our school has a cultural heart and would like to draw on The Band Battle to help setting up bands everywhere, in towns and cities, and giving them a platform to make music. We hope this competition, which is the first of its kind for Curro Durbanville High School, becomes an annual institution that stimulates creativity and camaraderie,” explained organiser Deon van Zyl.
One of the competition’s many attractions is that there are no guidelines, while each band has room to showcase its own skills, make music in its own style and with its own choice of instruments. “We have already received an entry from a band that even uses a cello,” Van Zyl added.
The top 10 bands will be invited to an audition, after which the three best groups will go through to the final to shake things up on stage during The Band Battle concert on 27 June.
The three finalists will perform
in the pre-show, with rock legend Francois van Coke, who is also the head judge, and his full band closing off the night as the main attraction.
The winning band will receive R10 000 in cash along with a 60-minute performance at Die Boer Theatre in Durbanville. Entries, which include an audition video of one song, close on Thursday 24 April and are available online at www. curro.co.za. Alternatively, send an email to Hanchen le Roux at hanchen.l1@curro.co.za for more details.
The Kultura Festival will also include the staging of productions from beloved artists such as Sandra Prinsloo, Marion Holm, Barry Hilton and Early B, the brand-new Nou praat jy! speech contest and a wine festival showcasing the wines of the region. Tickets for all the shows and the festival are available online through Quicket.
Arnold Vosloo en El-
zabé Zietsman is saam op die verhoog van die Suidoosterfees te sien in Liefdesbriewe.
Francois van Coke is the head judge of the competition, which forms part of the Kultura Festival presented by Curro Durbanville High School.
Photo: Kikitography
DRIVERS POSITION
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Preferably Building Material and hardware experience
Send CV to: michell@eezibuildstb.co.za
Closing date: 17 April 2025
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Geliewe kennis te neem dat 'n duplikaat van die Eerste en Finale Likwidasie- en Distribusierekening van die boedel soos hierbo vermeld ter insae lê by die Meester van die Hooggeregshof te Kaapstad vir 'n tydperk van 21 (een en twintig) dae gereken vanaf datum van publikasie. Indien geen beswaar teen die rekening binne die genoemde tydperk by die betrokke Meesterskantoor ingedien word nie, sal die eksekuteurs oorgaan tot die uitbetaling ingevolge gemelde rekening.
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Alexanderstraat 18
STELLENBOSCH
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Tel: (021) 887 7877
E-pos: info@theronlaw.co.za
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Sluitingsdatum : 17-04-2025
Die suksesvolle kandidaat sal vir die volgende verantwoordelik wees:
Assisteer van plaasbestuurder
Motiveer en suksesvolle bestuur van groot wer ksmag
Akkurate rekordhouding en tydstate
Toesighouding en bestuur van algemene plaasaktiwiteite
Kwaliteit moniter ing en toesighouding oor plant, snoei, loofbestuur en oes van hoë kwaliteit wyndr uiwe
Suksesvolle implimenter ing van Wieta en die Arbeidswetgewing
Die volgende kriteria is van toepassing: Minimum van 7 jaar boerder y onder vinding Meer talig (Xhosa magtig sal in guns tel) Goeie kommunikasie ver moeë
Uitstekende kennis van alle aktiwiteite rakende die produksie van hoë gehalte wyndr uif produksie
Bereidwilligheid om naweke en na ure te wer k
Geldige bestuurslisensie en eie ver voer
Eie verblyf in Stellenbosch omgewing
Kennis, liefde en aanvoeling vir beeste sal in guns tel
Stuur asseblief enige aansoeke na info@har tenbergestate .com teen 17 April 2025
Spier Light Art Festival here
The 2025 edition of Spier Light Art Festival is here, and visitors to the estate were able to witness and interact with 16 curated installations from both local and international artists. The fluorescent artworks have a variety of themes ranging from pollution (Cloud by Elgin Rust, Jane Appleby, Duncan Greenwood and Michael Methven) to vulnerability (Breathe by Dean Hutton). The displays are a testimony to human ingenuity and creative expression as well as being fun for the whole family. Pictured here are visitor Martha Wessels (left) and Tiffani Dlamini, project manager of Spier Light Art; Wessels takes a closer look at the installation Psst, Look at My Feed by Karla Nixon as Dlamini explains the installation’s social-media themes.
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Jairus Fritz, a tour guide at this year’s festival, showcases Everywhere by Sophie Guyot. She drew inspiration for the artwork from her visit to the Spier Wine Estate and used the experiences of its employees to visualise the installation.
Geraldine van Wyk and Martha Wessels enjoy Come Dance with us by Zakiyyah Haffejee, Mmakhotso Lamola, Zahraa Essa and TK Mbadi. It explores women, labour and radical joy, while Van Wyk and Wessels explore their femininity by dancing with its semi-transparent figures.
Little Naeelah Malgas was in awe of the pretty lights of Ghost landscapes II by Hashim Tarmahomed and Joshil Naran.
Blue Stars en Corries gerat
Avril Fillies
Stellenbosse spanne het nie vanjaar ’n verskoning om nie die Noordelike liga van die Westelike Provinsie-rugbyunie te wen nie, want altesaam vier uit die nege spanne kom uit dié omgewing.
Die Noordelike liga is een van drie ligas in die streekskompetisie en staan bekend as die begraafplaasliga, omdat spanne maklik vyf jaar daar speel voordat hulle opskuif na Superliga C.
Die ander twee ligas is die Suidelike en Stadsliga, waar spanne van die suidelike en noordelike voorstede in aksie is.
Die spanne wat vanjaar in die Noordelike liga gaan meeding, is Stellenbosch-Coronations, Blue Stars (Klapmuts), Excelsior, Raithby Universals, Albions, Gordonsbaai Pioneers, Sir Lowrians, Whistling Wheels en Windmeul.
Ondersteuners van die verskillende spanne kan uitsien na goeie derbies, want elkeen van die vier Stellenbosse spanne wil die spogregte as wenners van die liga aan die einde van die seisoen hê.
Gegrond op verlede jaar se vertonings in die Noordelike liga het Stellenbosch-Coronations die beste van die Stellenbosch-spanne gevaar en heeljaar goed rekenskap gegee, maar teen die einde het die wiele afgekom. Beserings aan sleutelspelers op kritieke tye het die span van Idasvallei in die stof laat byt.
As die foute van verlede jaar in die vriendskaplike wedstryde uitgesorteer is, is Corries beslis ’n aanspraakmaker om die liga te wen.
Blue Stars het in die Stadsliga meegeding en moes reis om sy ligaverpligtinge na te kom, maar vanjaar kuier hy naby die huis en
die ander spanne sal hom moet dophou. Soos Corries het Blue Stars ook die toon in die Stadsliga aangegee, maar ook teen die einde van die seisoen sy alie gesien. Excelsior en Raithby Universals sal met Corries en Blue Stars wil saampraat oor wie die spogregte in Stellenbosch sal hê. Albei sal nie toelaat dat oor hulle geloop word in die liga nie, want hulle droom ook om volgende jaar in Superliga C te speel.
Vir al vier spanne sal hul vertonings in die liga van groot belang wees om die top-9 te haal. Die top-9 word saamgestel deur die drie spanne wat in al drie ligas die eerste drie plekke op die punteleer beklee, wat uitspeel om te bepaal wie die twee wenners is wat na Superliga C bevorder word. In die top-9 word die kaf van die koring geskei, want teen dié tyd dat die uitspeelwedstryde ná ’n harde seisoen beslis word, is van die spelers al vodde en dis dán wanneer die span wat op die dag van die uitspeelwedstryde dit die meeste wil hê, beloon word.
Die spanne in die liga is nie onbekend aan mekaar nie. Deur die jare het hulle al teen mekaar gespeel en ken mekaar se swakhede en sterk punte.
Maar soos al deur die jare bewys is, jy kan nie spanne op verlede jaar se vertonings takseer nie. Dis ’n nuwe jaar met nuwe uitdagings.
Boonop het spanne ook nuwe aanwinste bekom. Jong en senior spelers as kombinasies is in die vriendskaplike wedstryde getoets. Nuwe bestuurspanne met nuwe idees en wedstrydplanne is ook deel van die klubs se mondering om vanjaar beter te vaar.
Die WP-klubrugbyseisoen begin dié week en eindig in September, met die eerste wedstryde wat Saterdag (6 April) gespeel word.
Explore trails and wines at Warwick
Runners and wine lovers alike are invited to experience the Wine Adventure Trail Run at Warwick Wine Estate this Sunday (6 April). Presented by Sportsman’s Warehouse, the event offers two scenic routes (6,25 km and 10,5 km) through exclusive Dirtopia trails, with breathtaking views of the Simonsberg and a special wine-tasting station en route. The trail features a mix of vineyard jeep track and single track through neighbouring farms, promising a proper trail experience for both beginners and seasoned runners. Children and walkers are welcome on the shorter route. Participants and their families can also enjoy a festive post-run atmosphere with medals for all, prize giveaways, coffee, food, and Warwick’s famous picnics. Pre-entries close tomorrow (Friday 4 April). For further details or to enter, visit www. dirtopia.co.za or send a WhatsApp message to 078 343 3572.
PRG takes the spoils
The under-19A soccer team of Paul Roos Gymnasium enjoyed a great run at the Reddam House Constantia Soccer Tournament from Friday 21 to Sunday 23 March. The team were crowned champions following their 5-4 penalty shoot-out win over Bergvliet High School in the final. The team started off the tournament with a 2-1 victory over Bridgehouse on day 1. The second day saw them claim victory over Wynberg Boys’ High (1-0) and they suffered a 0-2 defeat at the hands of Bergvliet High, but still qualified for the semifinals against Rondebosch Boys’ High – an encounter which they won 1-0. The final against Bergvliet ended goalless after regular time, but accuracy from the penalty spot saw the team from Stellenbosch claim the tournament spoils.
Paul Roos klop HTS Drostdy
Die rugbyspanne van Paul Roos Gimnasium het op Vrydag 21 Maart met die afloop van die eerste amptelike wedstrydbepalings vir 2025 in Worcester ’n goeie dag se rugby beleef. Die Stellenbossers het teen HTS Drostdy te staan gekom. Die gasheer was soos gewoonlik ’n uitstekende opponent, maar die eerste span van PRG (foto) het daarin geslaag om 20-26 te seëvier.
MUNICIPAL NOTICE 36/2025
ONDERBREKING VAN ELEKTRISITEIT TOEVOER NA PERSEEL: STELLENBOSCH BLOK 2 INSLUITEND BRANDWACHT EN DALSIG (CLOETESVILLE & KAYAMANDI UITGESLUIT)
DATUM: WOENSDAG, 16 APRIL 2025 TYD: 09H00 – 16H00
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Die toevoer van elektrisiteit na u perseel sal onderbreek word vir die tydperk hierbo getoon as gevolg van instandhoudingswerk wat deur Eskom by die Hoof substasie-inlaatpunt uitgevoer word.
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DISCONNECTION OF ELECTRICITY SUPPLY TO: STELLENBOSCH BLOCK 2 INCLUDING BRANDWACHT AND DALSIG (EXCLUDING CLOETESVILLE & KAYAMANDI)
DATE: WEDNESDAY, 16 APRIL 2025 TIME: 09H00 – 16H00
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Business end of 2025 FNB Varsity Cup
Maties set to host Shimlas
The round-robin stages of the 2025 FNB Varsity Cup have ended and the semi-finalists have been decided.
FNB Tuks will host FNB UCT in the first semi-final at 16:45 on Monday 7 April, followed by the second play-off between FNB Maties and defending champions FNB UFS Shimlas at the Danie Craven Stadium at 19:00. The men from Stellenbosch delivered a commanding perfor-
mance in their outing against FNB Wits in Johannesburg on Monday evening (31 March).
The visitors secured a dominating 7-49 victory at the Wits Rugby Stadium, delivering a brilliant defensive effort in the first half, keeping Wits scoreless while racking up a 0-21 lead.
Despite their best efforts, the home side couldn’t put any points on the board, as the Maroon Machine ran rampant.
FNB Wits were once again
guilty of too many errors, which kept them pinned in their own half. Maties hooker Erasmus completed his hat-trick in the second half, while Wits finally got on the board at the death through replacement loose forward Risima Khosa, with Tireque Apolles adding the conversion.
By the final whistle, it was the Maroon Machine that walked away with their heads high after a resounding victory.
Pushing boundaries at Absa Cape Epic
Former middle-distance running stars Michael Meyer and Hans van der Veen completed the demanding eight-day Absa Cape Epic race, which concluded at Lourensford Wine Estate in Somerset West on Sunday 23 March.
The event is renowned as the pinnacle of mountain-bike stage racing, combining elite competition with breathtaking scenery and a profound sense of accomplishment.
Meyer, the founder and managing director of Stillwater Sports and a resident of Stellenbosch, is the visionary behind the successful Absa Run Your City Series.
Oudtshoorn resident Van der Veen (59) ran a sub-four-minute mile (3:58) in 1985 and still holds two junior South African middle-distance records.
Originating from George and
Oudtshoorn respectively, Meyer and Van der Veen share a long-standing friendship that led them to take on the Absa Cape Epic together as Absa RYC, in the Grand Masters category. Watch them speak about their inspirational journey at https://youtu. be/EPx-2ivsbjc.
Rally behind runners in charity challenge
One of the Cape’s most beloved fundraising events will again take place on Table Mountain on Saturday 10 May.
The Cableway Charity Challenge 2025, hosted by Table Mountain Aerial Cableway (TMACC), calls on the public to be a part of the action by cheering on participants, pledging your support through generous donations, and enjoying a day on the mountain.
On the day, individual athletes, schools and corporate teams will hike Platteklip Gorge as many times as possible between sunrise and sunset, to raise funds for four beneficiaries: Ubuntu Football, Funda Kunye, Volunteer Wildfire
Services (VWS) and Wilderness Search and Rescue (WSAR).
Since its inception in 2009, the event has raised millions for local charities.
TMACC is urging the public to support participants as they strive to reach the R1 million fundraising goal on the day.
“The Cableway Charity Challenge is a highlight on the city’s trail running calendar,” said Selma Hercules.
The public can show your support by pledging funds to a participant of the challenge, making a general donation, or simply joining in the excitement on the day.
For more information or to enter, visit charitychallenge.co.za.
McKyle Volmoer of FNB Maties breaks around a ruck during his side’s Varsity Cup clash against FNB Wits at the Wits Rugby Stadium on Monday (31 March). Photo: Dom Barnardt/Asem Engage
Michael Meyer and Hans van der Veen teamed up to tackle the gruelling Absa Cape Epic last week.
Photo: Adnaan Mohamed