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ver the past few years, the Theewaterskloof Municipality has frequently made headlines regarding mismanagement, corruption, staff appointments, and violence during meetings. But now, corruption within the TWK has taken a new turn after President Cyril Ramaphosa authorised the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate the purchasing of 14 backup generators for boreholes and water pump stations in the TWK Municipal area.

According to Makgotho the investigation would determine whether the purchasing and payment of the generators were fair, competitive, transparent, equitable and cost-effective. “This is not the only thing we will focus on. We will also examine whether the procurement process complied with applicable legislation and the relevant manuals, guidelines, practice notes, circulars and instructions issued by either the National Treasury or the Provincial Treasury,” he said.

The SIU investigation was launched under Proclamation 339 of 2026, which gives the unit the authority to probe allegations of serious maladministration, corruption, irregular expenditure and the unlawful or improper loss of public funds at the municipality. According to the SIU spokesperson Selby Makgotho, the investigation will scrutinise the procurement and contracting processes around the supply, delivery and installation of generators during the 2022-’23 financial year. “We will be looking closely at how these contracts were awarded and executed,” he said. The financial year was also the time when the PA/Good and ANC coalition was in charge. This investigation will focus especially on the boreholes and pump stations in mainly all the towns in the TWK municipal area that includes Grabouw, Villiersdorp, Greyton, Botrivier, Riviersonderend, Caledon, Genadendal and Tesselaarsdal.

RECOVER LOSSES They will further investigate any improper or unlawful conduct by officials or employees of the municipality, the service providers concerned, or any other person or entity, in relation to the allegations occurring between 1 October 2022 and 21 August 2026. Makgotho stated further that in terms of the Special Tribunal Act, 1996 (Act No. 74 of 1996), the SIU is empowered to investigate the allegations, institute civil proceedings in the Special Tribunal, and take steps to recover any financial losses suffered by the State. With a long history of corruption and bad management hanging over the TWK Municipality like a dark cloud, the ratepayers welcome this investigation. “It is about time the national government intervenes. While officials drive around in fancy cars, draw fat salaries, and squabble among themselves, the taxpayers suffer,” one resident said on Facebook.

• Hermanus Times published an article on NovaNews on 18 August about the Western Cape Government’s commitment to stabilising governance and improving service delivery in the TWK. The MEC for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell, said recently the province recognises the concerns relating to governance, service delivery and water security in the municipality. He was responding to questions in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament. “The people of Theewaterskloof deserve a municipality that is well governed, accountable and able to deliver reliable basic services. Our approach is therefore not simply to respond to individual crises, but to address the underlying institutional and infrastructure challenges that affect sustainable service delivery,” Bredell said. TWK is currently under a formal provincial financial intervention pursuant to Section 139(5) of the Constitution, triggered by severe financial distress and a sharp drop in revenue collection. While the provincial government stopped short of appointing an external administrator to run day-to-day operations initially, the municipality operates under strict mandatory financial recovery plans overseen closely by the Western Cape Provincial Treasury and National Treasury.

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Looking for hosts Elonwabeni is an NPO working with vulnerable children in the Overstrand and they are urgently looking for weekend host families. According to a spokesperson many children in care have never experienced what it feels like to be part of a family – a warm meal together, a family braai, help with homework and a safe home for the weekend.

“A host family hosts a child for a weekend or long weekend. This is not foster care or adoption. It is simply giving a child a sense of belonging,” she said. “You can be a couple, a single parent, or a family, if you have love, a spare bed and a heart to share, you qualify. We provide full screening and support.” To become a host family, please contact: Asisipho Juddie Malamba at 079 159 1255. Our offices are at 156 De Villiers Street, Sandbaai. “Thank you for giving a child a family for the weekend.”

New GBV support feature Gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide were classified as a national disaster under section 23 of the Disaster Management Act in November 2025. To improve access to support for victims in the Overstrand area, a new GBV incident feature has been added to the Overstrand Municipality Citizen App. This

24-hour feature allows GBV victims to log a service request in the event of a GBV incident involving physical (assault) or sexual violence when they need ambulance, medical, or police assistance. GBV incidents submitted through the app will be directed to the Overstrand Municipality Fire & Rescue Emergency Control Room, which will request that an ambulance or the police be dispatched. The local Provincial Government Department of Social Development is also available if you need assistance. You can contact the office at 028 316 4141 or visit them at the Onrus Trading Post, corner of R43 and Vermont Avenue.

Redakteur/Editor Mariëtte Strydom (mariette.strydom@novusmedia.co.za) Verslaggewer Ishmael Mabena ishmael.mabena@novusmedia.co.za Advertensiebestuurder Ilse Fourie (ilse.fourie@novusmedia.co.za) Advertensies/Advertisements Gail Cupido-Lukas (gail.cupido@novusmedia.co.za) Olivia Dickson (olivia.dickson@novusmedia.co.za) Geklassiﬁseerd/Classiﬁeds Yolande Pistilli (yolande.pistilli@novusmedia.co.za) LETTERS/BRIEWE Letters may be edited for clarity and style. We cannot supply reasons for non-publication. Shorter letters are preferred. Briewe kan geredifeer en verkort word. Redes word nie verskaf hoekom ’n bepaalde brief nie geplaas word nie. Korter briewe kry voorkeur.

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Leerders wéér sonder vervoer Hermanus Times het aan die begin van die jaar berig oor leerders en personeel van die Helderstroom Korrektiewe Sentrum buite Caledon wat na b ewering hul eie vervoer moes reël aangesien hy nie genoeg geld gehad het om vir vervoerdienste te betaal nie. Een van die werknemers het gemeld dat hulle op 18 Desember verlede jaar ’n brief van die Departement Korrektiewe Dienste (DKD) gekry het waarin hulle verwittig is die departement gaan nie meer vervoer na die werk of skool verskaf nie. Die kennisgewing het die amptenare verder ingelig dat die nuwe reël van 1 Januarie tot 31 Maart sal geld aangesien die departement te veel aan vervoer bestee het. Nou lyk dit of Helderstroom weer in die nuus is ná beweerde wanbesteding van die nuwe begroting. ’n Werknemer van die sentrum het bevestig dat Helderstroom, Caledon en Buffeljags almal geld in die nuwe boekjaar vir vervoer ontvang het, maar [ons is] “as gevolg van wanbesteding van die vorige boekjaar ... weer in kennis gestel dat die skoolkinders se vervoer einde Junie gestop is en dat ons nou van ons eie vervoer gebruik moet maak”. Volgens hom is dit ’n groot finansiële hap uit menige werknemer se sak en kan dit tot R4 000 per maand kos om kinders skool toe en terug te vervoer. Volgens die nasionale woordvoerder vir korrektiewe dienste, Singabakho Nxumalo, erken die departement die finansiële beperkings waarmee die regering te kampe het en die noodsaaklikheid om binne ’n beperkte fiskale omgewing te funksioneer. “Ten spyte van hierdie druk bly die departement daartoe verbind om sy grondwetlike en wetgewende mandaat na te kom en pas sy besteding en bedryfsplanne waar nodig aan om te verseker dat noodsaaklike dienste gehandhaaf word.” GELD WORD ‘VERSIGTIG BESTUUR’ Hy het ook bevestig dat die Overberg-distrik sy beskikbare geld versigtig bestuur en het maatreëls ingestel om besteding te beteuel. “Die beskikbaarheid van vervoer is egter daardeur geraak dat nege van die 10 busse tans herstel word. Dit het sedert Julie ’n invloed op die beskikbaarheid van vervoerdienste na die geraakte gebiede gehad. Die vervoer van leerders van Helderstroom na verskeie skole val binne die verantwoordelikheid van die Wes-Kaapse

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onderwysdepartement. Korrektiewe dienste het hierdie aangeleentheid sedert Januarie by die WKOD aangemeld. Ons bly ons vervoerhulpbronne binne die beskikbare begroting bestuur en pas bestedingspriori teite waar nodig aan om noodsaaklike bedrywighede vol te hou,” het Nxumalo gesê. Hy het ook gesê dit bly elke werknemer se verantwoordelikheid om reëlings te tref om na en van die werk te reis. Die ongelukkige werknemer het ook ander probleme gemeld wat by die sentrum ervaar word. Een is die varkteelprojek, wat – soos hy dit stel – “die trots van die sentrum was”. Volgens hom is daar nie genoeg kos vir die diere nie en die mense wat in die afde ling aangestel is, is onkundig en weet nie wat om te doen nie en hoe om die afdeling te bestuur nie. Nxumalo sê die departement het ’n toegekende begroting vir die voer van diere tot Januarie 2027. “Bewerings dat diere by die fasiliteit verhonger, is daarom verkeerd. Alle diere se voerbehoeftes ‘word voortdurend versorg’.” Hy het verder bevestig die huidige finansiële druk is ’n gevolg van die breë fiskale beperkings waarmee die regering te kampe het, en die implementering van kostebeheermaatreëls. “Van die Departement Korrektiewe Dienste word soos ander regeringsdepartemente vereis om besteding versigtig te bestuur en gebiede te identifiseer waar koste verminder kan word sonder om noodsaaklike dienslewering in gevaar te stel. “Ons bly daartoe verbind om te verseker dat begrotingsbeperkings nie onnodig die nakoming van sy mandaat in gevaar stel nie. “Waar druk ontstaan, pas die departement sy bedryfsvoorkeure en besteding dienooreenkomstig aan.”

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Drugs seized, 11 arrested Two people have been arrested in Gansbaai after police seized approximately R66 000 worth of tik during a combined operation (comops) in the Overstrand on Tuesday. About 88 grams of tik, with an estimated street value of R66 000, along with drug-related paraphernalia and a cellphone were confiscated during the operation. The suspects were arrested after a drug-surveillance operation during a separate K9 Unit and police crime prevention unit operation in Gansbaai. Four others were arrested in Hawston and Mount Pleasant for seperate drug-related crimes. “In Hawston two people were arrested, one for possession of tik and another for dealing in drugs after officers found tik, Mandrax and cocaine in his possession,” said Edward Jantjies, Overstrand acting municipal manager. Two more arrests were made in Mount Pleasant also for possession of tik and Mandrax.

ILLEGAL FISHING In Hawston three people were arrested for illegal fishing after police found 116 illegal fish in their possession. They were also found with a gill net and undersized fish. Two silver moon fish, 32 harders (mullet), 33 white steenbras, 46 white stumpnose and five chads were confiscated in the process. Police also found and confiscated a vehicle, ski boat, trailer and illegal gill net. “The combined estimated value of the vehicle, boat and trailer is approximately R120 000,” said Jantjies. WANTED SUSPECT CAPTURED A suspect wanted in connection with a 2025 case of housebreaking and theft was also arrested during the operation. In August 2025, the suspect allegedly broke into a house with the intent to steal.

fines. “A total of 23 vehicles were stopped and checked during a vehicle-control point in Bergsig Street,” Jantjies said. “Combined traffic-enforcement efforts resulted in R13 500 in fines being issued for various offences. The offences included failure to wear seatbelts and display number plates, unlicensed drivers and motor vehicles, vehicle defects and roadworthiness offences and disregarding a stop sign. Police also conducted crime prevention patrols and stop-and-search operations in Mount Pleasant, Zwelihle and Schulphoek where a total of 25 people were searched. According to Jantjies premises were also searched in Gansbaai, Blompark, Masakhane and Mount Pleasant. “Mandrax was found and confiscated during a search in Gansbaai, while no illegal items were found at the other premises searched,” he said.

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‘Pasop vir dié vals nuus’ Man (23) shot and Die Kaap Agulhas-munisipaliteit (KAM) moes die afgelope week bontstaan nadat vals gerugte oor die munisipaliteit op sosiale media versprei is. “ ’n Grafika wat tans op sosiale media versprei word, skep die vals indruk dat ernstige bewerings van bedrog, tendermanipulasie, magsmisbruik, nepotisme en belemmering van dienslewering spesifiek by die Kaap Agulhas-munisipaliteit ondersoek word,” het die KAM in ’n persverklaring gesê. Volgens hulle gebruik die grafika as bronverwysing ’n News24-artikel wat op 4 Augustus gepubliseer is. “Die News24-artikel identifiseer egter Beaufort-Wes, Kannaland, Theewaterskloof en Knysna as die vier munisipaliteite wat in die berig bespreek word. Die Kaap

Agulhas-munisipaliteit word nie as een van hierdie vier munisipaliteite geïdentifiseer nie.” Veral voor die aanloop tot die plaaslike verkiesing in November word die publiek versoek om versigtig te wees met inligting wat deur anonieme of sogenaamde “burner”- of vals rekeninge versprei word, veral waar ernstige bewerings sonder verifieerbare bewyse gemaak word. “Moenie ongeverifieerde inligting versprei nie,” het die KAM gevra. “Gaan altyd die oorspronklike bron na voordat bewe rings aanvaar of verder versprei word. “Die Kaap Agulhas-munisipaliteit bly verbind tot deursigtige, feitelike en verantwoordelike kommunikasie met die gemeenskap.”

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In Hawston, three people were arrested for illegal fishing after police found 116 illegal fish in their possession.

The operation was conducted by the police, enforcement partners and the Overstrand Municipality Public Safety Law Enforcement Units in a series of integrated operations across the region. Jantjies said “the operations focused on crime prevention, drug-related offences, traffic enforcement and the protection of marine resources.”

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Temporary site for ECD an issue too Hermanus Times reported on Hermanus Country Kids, an early-childhood development centre fighting for survival after losing its premises, on 18 March (“Local preschool in Hermanus loses premises, faces closure”). Since then a Good Samaritan has provided it with a temporary site in Church Street, but it looks as if its problems are starting all over again. The suitable site has not exactly turned into the temporary respite it was intended to be, for no sooner had the site in Onrus been identified for Hermanus Country Kids, a political battle ensued. Regarding Erf 2549 Onrus, Ward 13 Ward Committee issued a statement, that it had “noted the petition calling for Erf 2549, the old school/clinic premises on the corner of Roos, Douglas and Dempers Street Onrus [was] to be leased to Hermanus Country Kids.” It identified the plot as significant public property, and therefore its long-term future should be determined through appropriate legal, administrative and publicparticipation processes. The ward committee was concerned about the proposed deviation from paragraph 18 of the Administration of Immovable Property Policy, permitting a direct temporary lease to Hermanus Country Kids without following normal competitive processes.

be what the property was historically used for, but also what the community needs today and what it will need in the future.” Stoddart stated Hermanus Country Kids didn’t want the whole property: “We respect that there are different views about what Erf 2549 should ultimately be used for. We also respect the importance of preserving the history and heritage of Onrus. That is why we suggested shared community use of the property.” The last property in town zoned for education.

According to the principal of Hermanus Country Kids, Melinda Stoddart, it had never attempted to bypass any legal, municipal or statutory process. “From our side we have followed the appropriate processes and engaged with the relevant authorities through the proper channels. We have submitted proposals, provided information when requested and pursued the matter through the formal processes available to us. We want to make it clear that a school does not need to go through a competitive tender process.” Stoddart also explained that they are prepared to pay rent and have an 18-year financial record. ECD NEEDED IN ONRUS/VERMONT Stoddart pointed out that the need for a pre-school/ECD facility in Onrus/Vermont was formally brought to the municipality's attention by Hermanus Country Kids as most of its learners were

from there. “It is significant that the need for an early-child development centre in this area was recognised in the Integrated Development Plan process only at the beginning of 2026, after parents and community members of Onrus had petitioned for it to be properly acknowledged and considered.” She also said the Onrus and Vermont communities had changed tremendously over the past five years. “Many young families have moved into the area, and the demographic of these communities is significantly different from what it was a decade ago. “And yes, the municipality has a legal and developmental duty to plan for and facilitate access to early childhood development facilities, though direct building obligations depend on local resources and community need. “The question should not only

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A CREATIVE SOLUTION “We believe a creative solution should be explored that recognises both the historical significance of Erf 2549 and the very real need for early-childhood education in the growing Onrus and Vermont communities,” Stoddart said. “The current social-media debate has, unfortunately, reduced the matter to what appears to be a dispute between a preschool and a group wanting to preserve a heritage site. “That is not the reality. At the centre of this matter are young children and their families, who need a permanent place for their education.” She said Hermanus Country Kids was not asking for special treatment. “We are asking for a fair opportunity to have our proposal considered through the appropriate legal and public processes, along with any other legitimate proposal for the property.” Hermanus Country Kids be-

lieves there should be room for both heritage and early childhood education. “We would welcome constructive engagement with Ward 13, the municipality, heritage stakeholders and the broader community to explore whether a solution can be found that respects the history of Erf 2549 while also addressing the pressing need for ECD services. “The future of Hermanus Country Kids is about much more than a piece of land. It is about ensuring that children in Onrus, Vermont and the surrounding communities continue to have access to a safe, established and quality early-childhood education service.” Meanwhile the ward committee stated it was planning an Onrust Heritage Hub on the premises. On Facebook it said: "The Onrust Heritage Hub is a planned community project in Onrusrivier designed to celebrate the area’s rich artistic and literary history while creating a shared central space for cultural activities and community gatherings. For this the old Onrus clinic site (Erf 2549) is earmarked, pending a formal property transfer from the provincial government to the Overstrand Municipality.” But according to Stoddart it seems that the ward committee has a conflict of interest: “As three of the menmbers on the committee are members of the Heritage Hub. Seems like personal gain?”

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Bins, baboons and broken promises Ishmael Mabena Provincial Minister for Infrastructure promised Clarence Drive's baboon-resistant bins would be maintained and regularly emptied. Months later broken bins, overflowing rubbish and baboons remain on the road. Now the department says more frequent collections are unaffordable. Earlier this year the Rooi Els Conservancy filed a complaint with Western Cape Infrastructure Minister Tertuis Simmers about ongoing problems with roadside bins along Clarence Drive between Gordon's Bay and Rooi Els. Then, an audit done in June found 23 bins either had broken or missing lids or defective and missing baboon catches. This after the minister publicly committed, in February, to assessing whether a different waste-management strategy was needed, saying "the immediate focus is to ensure that existing baboon-resistant bins are properly maintained and emptied regularly." The Conservancy had called for the bins to be removed entirely. However, following the minister's commitment, a new road-maintenance contractor was appointed

in April to work on the bins. But the problems remain. "Bins continue to overflow," the Conservancy pointed out, "litter continues to pollute the surrounding environment and baboons continue to feed from the bins and are regularly drawn onto the road." It added that the baboons had even learnt to open some of the excising catches and none of the bins can be considered completely baboon-resistant. MORE THAN JUST ABOUT BINS AND BABOONS According to the Conservancy this is more than just about bins and baboons; it argued the bins could prove more detrimental to both motorists and humans, the baboons for various reasons. It said "the bins are contributing to environmental pollution", that baboons could become habituated to human food and that increased wildlife activity on the road would become a potential road-safety hazard. To combat this the Conservancy listed demands it believed would be the "best long-term solution". These are: - removing the bins and introducing appropriate "carry in, carry out" signage,

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- increasing routine collections and adding more during weekends, public holidays and peak tourism periods, - replacing broken and missing lids, - installing effective baboon-proof mechanisms on all bins and - completing the promised assessment of the bin infrastructure and broader waste-management strategy [while] implementing the resulting changes." Moreover, the Conservancy has asked that Simmers respond to its demands by Friday 21 August, to allow time for the response to be made public before local govern-

ment elections on 4 November. And while awaiting response from the minister it has launched the OPPAD app "for road users to photograph and report broken or overflowing bins and wildlife attracted to waste." These reports will be "added to a map and photo wall" as evidence which will be used "to build pressure on the provincial government," the Conservancy said. "Everyone who uses Clarence Drive is encouraged to report bin-related issues they see along the route." THE DEPARTMENT RESPONDS On 13 August the Department

of Infrastructure responded to the formal complaint on baboons and waste management on Clarence Drive. In response to baboon proofing it said it would install new lids and anti-baboon mechanisms. This would begin with 10 bins in August and subsequently the rest. On waste collection it rejected the request for more frequent collections, citing affordability and its mandate. Both responses left scepticism and disputes from the Conservancy. First, the Conservancy was sceptical because the "the proposed mechanism appears very similar to the existing mechanism, which baboons have learnt to open." Furthermore, it has called on the department to "demonstrate that the new design is genuinely an improvement and is effective and safe for baboons prior to installing them." Secondly, it has challenged the department's response on waste collection. The Conservancy points out that the response "is not consistent with Minister Simmers' February commitment to assess whether 'additional or alternative bin infrastructure or a revised waste-management strategy' was required".

Whale-season deaths rise to four . . . Ishmael Mabena Yet another southern-right whale has been found dead, this time in Sopiesklip, bringing the total number of deaths to four since the start of whale season. While the death toll is not particularly concerning, ship strikes as cause of death this year alone have been quite influential. A 6 m female southern-right whale calf was found dead on Sunday near Sopiesklip in Hermanus. The Whale Unit and the South African National Stranding Network have subsequently collected samples and are investigating the possible cause of death, with further analysis still ongoing. With assistance from the Southern Right Charters the team collected a range of biological samples and measurements and examined the dead whale for evidence that could help determine the possible cause of death. No cause had been confirmed at the time of going to press and further analyses were still under way. MORE WHALES, MORE STRANDINGS

With the whale festival set to kick off in October many locals and tourists will be treated to a range of baleen whales among others. And while whale season will feature more whales making their majestic presence it also brings more dead whales ashore. However, Dr Loraine Shuttleworth of the Dyer Island Conservation Trust (DICT) and Marine Dynamics said the current number of deaths was no cause for concern. Furthermore, she explained, during the whale season “an increased presence means that [there will be] an increased section of [deceased] strandings.” However, the number of whales that have died this year due to ship strikes has been more common than previous years. Earlier this month an older female calf was found dead near Dyer Island and a younger (calf) was found just days later. DICT has since confirmed with Hermanus Times that the whales were mother and calf. The mother was fatally hit by a ship strike, which subsequently led to the

death and stranding of the calf due to its inability to take care of itself as it was not mature enough to do so. According to Shuttleworth these deaths can theoretically be grouped to the impact of ship strikes. “Earlier this year we also had two British whales that stranded because of ship strikes and that is quite abnormal for our area. “We don’t often see ship strikes at all, so having three, four or multiple in one year or a couple of months is really quite unusual.” While not definitive or proven, it is possible that the increase in ship strike fatalities could be due to the conflict in the Middle East. COMPLICATED SHIPPING ROUTES But understanding the impact and influence of shipping in marine life is a bit more complicated, according to Shuttleworth. While the first instinct when attempting to ease the impact of ship strikes on the whales would be to redirect routes, “we don’t really have the data for the offshore species”.

Yet another southern-right whale has been found dead, this time in Sopiesklip.

Therefore, while this would protect the more offshore whales (eg the baleen whales) it may negatively impact other whales further from the shore. So, as Shuttleworth noted, it is quite a challenge, and ship traffic cannot just be redirected. However, there is an International Whaling Commission, “which is in charge of global research and there is a whole lot of contributers. “All this data [collected from] the strandings gets sent to them. There is a specific theme and working group working on vessel conditions with a special focus now on South Africa. So it is being looked at, but it is a bit of a process.”

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Balke toe by Musiekfees jy glo!) saam met die Kaapstad Om 50 studente in ’n VolkswaFilharmoniese Orkes in ’n vergen Kewer te druk, was jare toning wat een vir die boeke gelede ’n groot uitdaging. Maar gaan wees met Sewentig, nog laat ’n mens maar sê: Dis ’n lewendig. Die vertoning vind makliker taak as om die byna op 6 Oktober plaas. 50 musiekproduksies van die Anton Goosen dien alle Toyota-musiekfees by vanjaar gerugte van oud en koud die se Toyota Stellenbosch Woordnekslag toe met Magtig, kyk fees in een asem te probeer wie’s 80. Hy bring sy “vrinne”, noem. soos Coenie de Villiers, Schalk Die gewilde opelugkonserte Joubert, Churchil Naude, by Jan Marais-park bring fam- Anton Goosen gaan ook Akkedis, Lize Swart, Loukilies en feesmaats onder die by die Woordfees te sien maan Adams en vele meer na sterrehemel bymekaar. Zaan wees. die jolige partytjie. Magtig, Sonnekus en Tashé met Sossi, kyk wie’s 80 word op 7 Oktober om 19:00 Booshle G. met Tatum Tides, Spoegwolf aangebied. met Van der Aven en Jeremy Loops met Tessi Nandi bring die vibes en die klank. Die BALKE TOE! opelugkonsert duur van 7-10 Oktober en die Vusi Mahlasela, Jak de Priester, Glaskas, hekke maak 17:00 oop. Joshua ná die reën, Elvis Blue, Coffee Snobs, Karin Hougaard, Koos van der Merwe, BianJAZZ EN DIE AFTERPAARTIE ca Flanders en Dean Balie in Prima!, en vele Jazz-liefhebbers kan weer uitsien na ’n meer is op die Toyota-musiekfees-program. vol jazz-program in die Konserve-program by die buitelug-amfiteater van die UniverEKSTRA PRODUKSIES siteit Stellenbosch-konservatorium. Dit Kaartjies verkoop so goed, daar is ekis die tuiste van ’n reeks musiekkonserte stra vertonings geskeduleer vir Stille vuur waar bekende jazz-musikante soos Buddy met Coenie de Villiers, Deon Meyer, Mauritz Wells, die Ramon Alexander-trio, Sibabalwe Lotz en Frieda van den Heever op 4 Oktober Gobe-Gysman, Melisizwe Plaatjie, Heinrich om 18:30 en Plektrum met Mauritz Lotz op Frans en die Andrew Ford-trio sal optree. Net daarna volg die Afterpaartie-program 3 Oktober om 11:00. wat deur Schalk Joubert saamgestel word. Hy bring van sy vriende en beste musici in NUWE PRODUKSIES die land bymekaar. Dis die perfekte laatNá drie jaar is Jan Blohm uiteindelik weer nagkuierplek om ná die dag se vol program terug by Daisy Jones, en hierdie keer bring te kom litte losmaak of te ontspan. hy die hele band saam vir ’n volbloed- rock Die Albert Frost-trio, die Papier Family show as deel van die Toyota-musiekfees. Die Band, Nick Turner, die Robin Auld-trio en vertoning vind op 3 Oktober om 20:00 by die World Peace-ensemble is van die sterre The Daisy Jones Bar plaas – 7 Oktober om op Joubert se sterbelaaide program. 20:00 by The Daisy Jones Bar. Die Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees duur AMANDA EN ANTON van 3 tot 11 Oktober. Die volledige program Amanda Strydom vier haar 70’ste (ja, kan is op www.woordfees.co.za.

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Evening of music The Hermanus Music Society’s third and final notice is a warm invitation to its 28 August concert, featuring Johanna Roos on violin and José Dias on piano. The concert will take place at Bergsig Street, Gereformeerde Church, Sandbaai. Registration, wine and canapés begin at 17:45, with the concert at 18:30. It promises an opportunity to experience live music of quality in welcoming company. The concert notice brings together the evening’s performance, wine and canapés, a scholar offer and a music workshop/ masterclass, with practical arrangements provided for members, guests and non-members. The programme features Mozart’s Violin Sonata in B-flat major, K.454; Brahms’s Violin Sonata No. 3, Op. 108; and Wieniawski’s Polonaise Brilliante, Op. 4. The programme also includes the specially featured “Flowers of the Drakensberg” by Betty’s Bay composer Niel van der Watt. Together, these works offer a varied focus for the evening’s violin and piano partner-

The Hermanus Music Society’s third and final notice is a warm invitation to its 28 August concert, featuring Johanna Roos on violin and José Dias on piano.

ship. The wine pairing will include De Wet Cellars Chardonnay Single Vineyard 2026, Leyland Single Vineyard Chenin Blanc 2026, and the 2023 Red Mashup (Shiraz/ Pinotage/Durif). De Wet Cellars have just won Champion trophies for five of their wines, adding a notable moment of recent success to the evening. For bookings or information send an email hermanusmusicsociety@gmail.com

Low-carb cooking workshop for Pringle Bay As one of the first adherents to the lowcarb Banting diet as popularised by Prof Tim Noakes of Cape Town’s Sports Science Institute, Pringle Proms founder Brian Berkman shed a third of his weight. For his next Pringle Proms event, scheduled for Saturday 5 September between 09:30 and 14:30, Berkman will demonstrate Keto and Banting diet dishes. “Rather than promote a particular diet the workshop explores flavourful, satisfying cooking that naturally reduces carbo-

hydrates while celebrating fresh ingredients, generous hospitality and enjoyable eating,” he said. Berkman will demonstrate and participants will prepare a menu: Stuffed Peppers with Savoury Mince, Salmon and Fennel Frittata, Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Casserole, Cabbage Three Ways, alongside Creamy Cauliflower Mash. Nibbles include Baba Ghanoush and Muhammara. Dessert is a Chocolate Avocado Mousse. To book or for more info visit quicket.

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Vroue, dwelms bekyk Dwelmgebruik bly ’n probleem in die samelewing en tydens Vrouemaand het die Stanford-polisie, die Overstrand-munisipaliteit, Badisa in Stanford asook Ikamva in Stanford besluit om ’n dwelm-bewusmakingsdag te hou. Die dag, wat op 12 Augustus gehou is, se tema was: “It is never too late to be what you might have done.” Die gasspreker, Channon Lehmann, het haar storie van dwelmmisbruik met die Stanford-vroue gedeel. “Elke vrou het waarde en met die Here aan jou kant kan jy jou storie omdraai – jou omstandighede bepaal

Lede van die polisie, Badisa, Ikamva en die munisipaliteit saam met die gasspreker.

nie jou eindbestemming nie,” het Lehmann vertel. Lehmann is al vir vyf jaar vry van dwelms en was vir 14 maande deel van ’n rehabilitisieprogram waar sy haar lewe met die

hulp van vriende en familie kon omdraai. Dit is waarom dit nou vir haar so belangrik is om haar storie met ander te deel, sodat sy ’n positiewe uitwerking in ander se lewe kan hê.

Stanford in bloom From 12-27 September Stanford will host the Stanford in Bloom and Chelsea Flowers festival. Running from 09:00-17:00, the festival brings together a celebration of flowers, gardens, creativity and the story of Cape fynbos regeneration. At the centre of the programme is “Life after Fire”, a Gold award-winning fynbos botanical design by Leon Kluge and Tristan Woudberg. Around this main exhibition, visitors can discover the ideas behind the design, spend time in open gardens and enjoy the food, wine and market activ-

ities that give the festival its village character. The main exhibition is a recreation of the acclaimed RSA Chelsea Flower Show display celebrating Cape fynbos regeneration. “Life after Fire” places the beauty of fynbos and the theme of regeneration at the heart of the Stanford festival, while connecting the local experience to a celebrated Chelsea Flower Show display. Visitors can visit the open gardens, enjoy local food and wine and enjoy the Village Green market. Book your ticket at Webtickets.

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FAITH HOPE HENDRICKS 03.04.2015 - 26.08.2016 My sweet daughter you brought pure light into our world.Your laugh filled our home with joy. Your kind heart made everyone around you feel loved. You left us far too soon but your bright spirit stays with us every day. We see your beauty in the world. We feel your love in our hearts. You are gone from our arms, but you are forever a part of us. Rest softly, our dear Angel. We love you always. From Hendricks & Salies families. GENERAL NOTICES

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MY NAME is Linda. I am a Malawian lady with 5 years' experience, I am looking for a job as a domestic worker, baby-sitting and caregiver. I am available 3 days a week. You can contact me on 067 159 1875 and for reference call 082 293 3501.

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MY NAME IS Blessings. I am looking for a job as a gardener, painter, pet carer or housekeeper. I have 6 years experience. Harworking, honest & reliable. I love working and take pride in doing my job well. Can do all aspects of gardening from maintenance to pruning, clearing etc. I can also do interior and exterior painting, preparing walls, fences and gates. I take care of all tools. With pet care I can feed, walk and clean your pets and take care of them. Valid work permit and papers in order. Available full /part-time. Ready to start immediately. For reference : Travis Botha on trvsbotha @gmail.com. Please call /WhatsApp me on 073 693 3212.

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GOOD DAY. I am looking for domestic work, full/part time. I have experience in house-cleaning, windows, ironing, tiding of beds, and more over I know how to operate washing machines. 4 years' experience, I'm available for the whole week except Tuesdays. I am a very hard worker. You will not regret. Please try me. I am available immediately. You can reach me Marriam on call or WhatsApp on 069 302 4233 or my husband on 078 578 2849.

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I AM A Malawian man age 30 & honest with Christian behaviour looking for a job as a gardener, painter, house cleaner, taking care of the elderly or housekeeping and kids. 3 years working experience. Available to do any general work. I am available for 3 days a week. I have Asylum and work permit papers. Please call or WhatsApp me on 069 823 5055.

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26 Augustus 2026 In the estate of the late Identity Number: of :

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JAN ZANDHUIS 400401 5028 08 5 KIDBROOKE PLACE, WELLNESS HUB, CORNER OF CHANTECLAIR AVENUE AND THE R43, ONRUSRIVER, 7201 3814/2026

The First and Final Liquidation and Distribution Account in the above estate shall lie for inspection for a period of 21 (twenty-one) days from the 28TH of AUGUST 2026 in the office of the Master of the Western Cape High Court, CAPE TOWN and in the office of the Magistrate HERMANUS. Should no objections against the account be received by the relevant Master in the above period, the estate will be distributed according to the account. CJ Bierman as nominee of the firm Vorster & Steyn Attorneys (Executor) Vorster en Steyn PO Box 500 HERMANUS 7200

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ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE LATE ERIC ANDREW MILTON (IDENTITY NUMBER 540916 5096 080) OF 203 JAN VAN RIEBEECK CRESCENT, SANDBAAI, HERMANUS; BORN 16 SEPTEMBER 1954; DECEASED 25 DECEMBER 2024. MASTERS OFFICE: CAPE TOWN ESTATE NUMBER 003657/2025 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that copies of the First and Final Liquida�on and Distribu�on Account will lie for inspec�on at the oﬃces of the Master of the High Court at Cape Town and the Magistrate, Hermanus, 7200 for a period of 21 days, calculated from Friday 28 August 2026. LAMBERT METCALF FICK AGENT FOR EXECUTOR TESTAMENTARY

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VERLORE OF VERNIETIGDE TITELBEWYS Hiermee word kennis gegee dat kragtens die bepalings van Regulasie 68 van die Registrasie van Aktes Wet, 1937, dit die voorneme is om aansoek te doen om die uitreiking van ‘n gesertiﬁseerde afskrif van Transportakte Nr T 46904/1991 gepasseer deur OVERBERG STREEKSDIENSTERAAD ten gunste van GERRITANDRIES Identiteitsnommer: 450112 5095 011 en JOHANNAELIZABETHANDRIES Gebore 18 Oktober 1938 Getroud in gemeenskap van goed met mekaar ten aansien van sekere ERF 993 HAWSTON In die Plaaslike Gebied van HAWSTON-MIDDELVLEI,Afdeling Caledon wat verlore geraak het of vernietig is. Alle belanghebbendes wat teen die uitreiking van sodanige afskrif beswaar het, word hierby versoek om dit skriftelik in te dien by die Registrateur van Aktes: Wes Kaap te Kaapstad, Informasie Toonbank, 4de Vloer, Riebeekstraat 2, Foreshore, Kaapstad binne twee weke vanaf datum van publikasie van hierdie kennisgewing. Gedateer te GANSBAAI op 24ste dag van AUGUSTUS 2026 Guthrie & Theron Prokureurs Adres: Hoofweg 25 , Gansbaai , 7220 Epos: chireze@gtlaw.co.za Tel nr: 028 3840100 NM10070945-HL260826

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No 36 Golden Harvest 48 Long Street Sandbaai, Hermanus, 7200

YVONNE ELEANOR BOULS 24 FEBRUARY 1953 530224 0125 08 3 PORTION 6 OF PORTION 26 OF THE FARM 436 CALEDON, 7230

Debtors and Creditors in the above Estate are hereby required to ﬁle their claims with and pay their debts at the undersigned within 30 days of the 28TH ofAUGUST 2026.

In the estate of the late Identity Number: of :

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS

EXPANSION OF THE EXISTING HAWSTON WASTEWATER TREATMENT WORKS (WWTW) ON A PORTION OF THE REMAINING EXTENT OF ERF 1, HAWSTON, WESTERN CAPE. Project Ref No.: 24035

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DWS Ref No.: WU46511

Notice is hereby given in terms of the National Environmental Management Act, Act 107 of 1998 ('NEMA') (as amended), the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations, 2014 (as amended), the National Water Act, Act 36 of 1998 (’NWA’), and GN R267 in GG 40713 of 24 March 2017 for an intended Environmental Authorisation (EA) and Water Use License Application (WULA) relating to the expansion of the existing Hawston Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) on a portion of the remaining extent of Erf 1, Hawston, Western Cape. This notice also serves to inform the public that the Draft Basic Assessment Report (BAR), including an Environmental Management Programme (EMPr), as well as the WULA Summary Report, is available for comment. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Overstrand Municipality proposes to upgrade and expand the existing Hawston WWTW, located approximately 11 km west of Hermanus and accessible via Church Street, Hawston. This upgrade seeks to increase the treatment capacity of the WWTW to accommodate projected growth and enhance the treatment efficacy to meet regulatory standards. The existing WWTW operates at a design average dry weather flow (ADWF) rate of 1.0 Ml/day using the Modified Ludzack-Ettinger (MLE) process, which includes biological treatment, secondary settling, disinfection, sludge handling, and drying. APPLICANT DETAILS: Overstrand Municipality (contact person: Municipal Manager), Address: 8 Harmony Lane, Hermanus, 7200 Tel: 028 313 5047.

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CATHERINADE BRAAK 500420 0063 08 6 UNIT 13 ONRUS MANOR RETIREMENT VILLAGE, C H A N T E C L A I R AV E N U E , ONRUSRIVER, 7201 27554/2025

The First and Final Liquidation and Distribution Account in the above estate shall lie for inspection for a period of 21 (twentyone) days from the 28TH of AUGUST 2026 in the oﬃce of the Master of the Western Cape High Court, CAPE TOWN and in the oﬃce of the Magistrate HERMANUS. Should no objections against the account be received by the relevant Master in the above period, the estate will be distributed according to the account.

APPLICATION FOR AUTHORISATION TO UNDERTAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: Environmental Authorisation (BasicAssessmentActivities): Listing Notice 1: #12 (GN No. R. 983, as amended), refers. A Basic Assessment Process will be undertaken for the proposed development, and an application for EA in terms of the NEMA and EIA Regulations will be submitted to the competent authority, the Western Cape Department of EnvironmentalAffairs and Development Planning (DEA&DP). Water Use License Application: Section 21 (c), (f), and (i) refers. AWULAwill be undertaken for the proposed development in terms of the NWAand GN R267 due to the proposed upgrades affecting water resources. The area is managed by the Breede-Olifants Catchment Management Agency with the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) serving as the competent authority. OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE/ INVITATION TO COMMENT: Members of the public are hereby invited to register as interested and/or affected parties (I&APs) and/or to submit written comments on the development proposal, Draft BAR, EMPr and/or WULA Summary Report to Legacy Environmental Management Consulting (Pty) Ltd. (Legacy EMC) on or before 28 September 2026. The Draft BAR and EMPr will be available for a 30-day comment period in hard copy at the Hawston Public Library (located at 02 Church Street Hawston 7202) as well as electronically on the following website: http://legacyemc.co.za/public-participation/ from 28 August 2026 – 028 September 2026. NOTE: A 60-day comment period applies to the WULA. The details of the water uses are summarized in the WULA Summary Report which will also be made available on our website. Written comments should be submitted to Legacy EMC on or before 28 October 2026. REGISTER AS AN INTERESTED AND/OR AFFECTED PARTY: A register of I&APs will be opened and maintained containing the names, contact details and addresses of all persons who have submitted written comments or who have requested in writing for their names to be placed on the register, as well as all relevant organs of state. Written submissions should please refer to the project name, and include the I&APs name, contact details (postal address, fax number and e-mail address), and an indication of any direct business, financial, personal, or other interest which the party may have in the approval or refusal of the application. Only registered I&APs will be notified of subsequent report(s) for comment and of the outcome of the application, including the reasons for the decision and the right of appeal. Note that all comments submitted by I&APs to our office will become public information. To submit written comments, request to be registered as an I&AP and/or for further information or electronic access to the documentation, please contact: Legacy Environmental Management Consulting (Pty) Ltd. Environmental Assessment Practitioner: Ms Lauren Abrahams ppp@legacyemc.co.za 021 887 4000 021 205 1966 PO Box 12410, Die Boord, 7613 066 210 9892 www.legacyemc.co.za Please Note: During your interaction with Legacy EMC, it may be necessary for us to process your personal information, as contemplated in the Protection of Personal Information Act (Act 4 of 2013) (POPIA). Legacy EMC will not collect, use, store or distribute personal information without your permission. Our Privacy Notice and Privacy Policy is available on our website.

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VERKOOP VAN BESIGHEID Ingevolge artikel 34(1) van die Insolvensiewet nr. 24 van 1936 geskied kennis hiermee dat KADIS ADEL LAMAY WASILY, (Identiteitsnommer : 730621 5941 083), wat sake bedryf by Emma's Take Aways, Hoofweg 68, Kleinmond, Suid Afrika, van voorneme is om al sy sakebates by hierdie adres te verkoop en oor te dra aan RUSONS 100 (PTY) LTD (Registrasie nr.: 2026/541353/07) vanaf 28 Augustus 2026. BOSMAN SMIT PRETORIUS ING namens die verkoper 1 Kerkstraat Caledon Tel. 028 212 1108 E-pos: aktes2@bosmansmit.co.za NM10070711-HL260826

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AANSOEK OM ONDERVERDELING, PERMANENTE AFWYKING EN OPHEFFING VAN BEPERKENDE VOORWAARDES: ERF 2092, BOTRIVIER

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Plan Active Town Planners, P. O. Box 296, HERMANUS, 7200 Owner: Mr OP Smit, c/o Egin Road and 3rd Avenue, BOTRIVIER, 7185 Reference number: B/2092 Property Description: Erf 2092, Botrivier Notice Number: KOR 04/2026 Detailed description of proposal: 1. Subdivision in terms of Section 15(2)(d) of the Theewaterskloof Municipality: By-law on Municipal Land Use Planning, 2022, into two portions namely Portion A (±562m²) and Portion B (± 627m²). 2. Permanent Departure in terms of Section 15(2)(b) of the Theewaterskloof Municipality: By-law on Municipal Land Use Planning, 2022, in respect of encroachments by existing structures on proposed Portion B, as follows: - From the prescribed street building line from 4m to 3.05m, to regularise the existing dwelling; - From the prescribed street building line from 4m to 1.76m, to regularise the existing staircase; - From the prescribed side building line from 2m to 1.40m, to regularise the existing store room; and 3. Removal of Restrictive Conditions in terms of Section 15(2)(f) of the Theewaterskloof Municipality: By-law on Municipal Land Use Planning, 2022, as contained in Title Deed No. 11186/2024 of 2092, Botrivier, as follows: i) Condition I.C.1. on Page 3: “That the lots shall not be subdivided without the consent of the Administrator”. ii) Condition I.C.2. on Page 3: ”That not more than one dwelling shall be erected on any one lot”. iii) Condition I.D.5. on Page 4: ”All buildings to be erected on the said lot or lots shall stand back not less 3,15m from the line of the street or avenue on which the said lot or lots may front”. iv)Condition I.D.6 on Page 4: paragraph (3)(d): “Dwellings on that portion of the said lot or lots abutting on to any road or avenue shall face the road or avenue. In the case of corner lots or lot extending from one road to another road or avenue, however dwellings may, at the purchaser’s election face either road or avenue provided that in such event within and shall stand at least 9,45m from such other road upon, which such lot or lots shall abut, or in the case of an avenue, within 6,30m thereof”. Notice is hereby given in terms of the Theewaterskloof Municipality: By-law on Municipal Land Use Planning that the abovementioned application has been received and is available for inspection from 26 August 2026 to 05 October 2026 during oﬃce hours at the Town Planning and Building Control Department at 6 Plein Street, Caledon, 7230. Any written comments or objections may be addressed in terms of section 50 of the said legislation to the Municipal Manager, P.O Box 24, Caledon, 7230 / Fax: 028 214 1289 / E-mail: twkmun@twk.org.za on or before 05 October 2026 from the date of publication of this notice, quoting your, name, address or contact details, interest in the application and reasons for comments. Telephonic enquiries can be made to Ms E. Moolman: Administrator/Town Planning at 028 214 3300. The Municipality may refuse to accept comments received after the closing date. Any person who cannot write will be assisted by a Municipal oﬃcial by transcribing their comments.

Aansoeker:

Plan Active Stadsbeplanners, Posbus 296, HERMANUS, 7200 Eienaar: Mnr OP Smit, c/o Eginstraat en 3de Laan, BOTRIVIER, 7185 Verwysingsnommer: B/2092 Grond beskrywing: Erf 2092, Botrivier Kennisgewingnommer: KOR 04/2026 Volledige beskrywing van aansoek: 1 Onderverdeling ingevolge Artikel 15(2)(d) van die Theewaterskloof Munisipaliteit: Verordening op Munisipale Grondgebruikbeplanning, 2022, in twee gedeeltes, naamlik Gedeelte A (±562m²) en Gedeelte B (±627m²). 2 Permanente afwyking ingevolge Artikel 15(2)(b) van die Theewaterskloof-munisipaliteit: Verordening op Munisipale Grondgebruikbeplanning, 2022, ten opsigte van oorskrydings deur bestaande strukture op die voorgestelde Gedeelte B, soos volg: - Van die voorgeskrewe straatboulyn van 4m na 3,05m, om die bestaande woning te regulariseer; - Van die voorgeskrewe straatboulyn van 4m na 1.76m, om die bestaande trappe te regulariseer; - Van die voorgeskrewe syboulyn van 2m na 1,40m, om die bestaande pakkamer te regulariseer; en 3. Opheﬃng van beperkende voorwaardes ingevolge Artikel 15(2)(f) van die Theewaterskloof-munisipaliteit: Verordening op Munisipale Grondgebruikbeplanning, 2022, soos vervat in Titelakte Nr. 11186/2024 van 2092, Botrivier, soos volg: i) Voorwaarde I.C.1. op bladsy 3: “Dat die erwe nie onderverdeel mag word sonder die toestemming van die Administrateur nie”. ii) Voorwaarde I.C.2. op bladsy 3: “Dat nie meer as een woning op enige enkele erf opgerig mag word nie”. iii)Voorwaarde I.D.5. op bladsy 4: “Alle geboue wat op die gemelde erf of erwe opgerig word, moet minstens 3,15m terugstaan vanaf die lyn van die straat of laan waaraan die gemelde erf of erwe grens”. iv)Voorwaarde I.D.6 op bladsy 4: paragraaf (3)(d): “Wonings op daardie gedeelte van die gemelde erf of erwe wat aan enige pad of laan grens, moet na die pad of laan front. In die geval van hoekerwe, of 'n erf wat van die een pad na 'n ander pad of laan strek, mag wonings egter, na die koper se keuse, na enigeen van die paaie of lane front, mits die woning in so 'n geval minstens 9,45 m staan vanaf die ander pad waaraan die erf of erwe grens, of, in die geval van 'n laan, binne 6,30 m daarvan.” Kennis word hiermee gegee ingevolge die Theewaterskloof M u n i s i p a l i t e i t s e Ve r o r d e n n i n g o p M u n i s i p a l e Grondsgebruikbeplanning dat bogenoemde aansoek ontvang is en beskikbaar is vir inspeksie gedurende kantoorure vanaf 26 Augustus 2026 to 05 Oktober 2026 by die Departement Stadsbeplanning en Boubeheer, Caledon by 6 Plein straat, Caledon, 7230. Enige skriftelike besware of kommentaar teen die voorstel kan ingevolge Artikel 50 van die genoemde wetgewing aan die Munisipale Bestuurder, Posbus 24, Caledon, 7230 / Faks no. 028 214 1289 / E-pos twkmun@twk.org.za gestuur word op of voor 05 Oktober 2026 na die publikasie van hierdie kennisgewing, met vermelding van jou naam, adres of kontakbesonderhede, belang in die aansoek en redes vir kommentaar. Telefoniese navrae kan gerig word na Me. E. Moolman: Administrateur / Stadsbeplanning by 028 214 3300. Die Munisipaliteit kan weier om enige kommentaar te aanvaar wat na die sluitingsdatum ontvang word. Persone wie nie kan skryf nie, kan by die munisipale kantoor aanmeld en ‘n munisipale amptenaar sal behulpsaam wees om die relevante kommentaar of inligting skriftelik te dokumenteer. 0000000-HL260826

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Die wen tel... Hawston skrik regtig vir niks

ie Overberg het ’n nuwe Grootuitdaag-kampioen. Hawston Skrik vir Niks het ná Saterdag se derbywedstryd teen Atlantics nie net gewen nie, maar ook met ’n bonuspunt gewen en hul punte na 95 opgejaag.

Hawston is die nuwe Overberg-grootuitdaagbeker-kampioen nadat hulle Saterdag Atlantics geklop het. Foto: Lesbury Smith

Safcol is tweede met 84 punte en Botrivier derde met 83 punte. Dié twee speel Saterdag onderskeidelik teen Atlantics en Hawston en die uitslag gaan bepaal wie saam met Skrik vir Niks na die uitspeelwedstryde van die Sanlam-grootuitdaagreeks gaan. Hawston Skrik vir Niks het Saterdag maklik met Atlantics in Die Bos afgereken. Die eindtelling was 43-15. Skrik vir Niks het van die begin af gewys wie is baas op die veld en het gate deur Atlantics se verdediging gehardloop. Atlantics moes behoorlik hul keer ken en het by tye goed

teruggeveg, maar Hawston was net te sterk. Hawston was van 2015 af al ses keer die Grootuitdaag-kampioen en moes die afgelope drie jaar die knie teen Safcol en Botrivier buig. Maar vanjaar het hulle weer gewys waarom hulle as die beste gekroon is. Hul nederig heid, spangees en liefde vir die sport en hul toeskouers het gewis daartoe bygedra dat hulle vanjaar weer gewys het wat in hulle steek. • Saterdag speel Villiersdorp teen Kleinmond, Bredasdorp teen Genadendal en die Sea Hawks teen Caledon. • Die uitslae van Saterdag se wedstryde in die Grootuitdaag-reeks was: Caledon 22-42 Safcol, Genadendal 41-16 Villiersdorp, Grabouw 43-11 Bredasdorp Rangers, Kleinmond 57-27 Sea Hawks en Universals Stanford 37-42 Botrivier.

Lipton Cup: Hermanus will defend crown, cool and calm The 2026 Lipton Challenge Cup regatta started on Tuesday 25 August in Table Bay, with the defending champions from Hermanus Yacht Club (HYC) facing a fleet rich in experience. This year’s fleet is one less than last year’s, but nine skippers were returning for another crack at lifting the Lipton Cup in victory. The depth of knowledge in the fleet is striking: a total of 16 previous skippers and crew, with an impressive 49 victories among them, are back in the fray.

That record sets up a contest in which proven winners and determined challengers will all be looking for the edge when the racing begins. The returning winners give followers a clear set of form lines to follow, while the J22 setting gives the familiar contest a fresh test. Calvin Gibbs of HYC is the one to beat. He arrives after acing the five-race North Sails J22 champs a week ago in convincing style, and his coolness under pressure is a major Hermanus-title defence.

Last year Gibbs consistently finished fifth or better in every one of the 10 races, except race 4, in which he was eighth. His was the only team to have single-digit results in all races, an exceptional result. It is a consistency that turns a title challenge into a championship performance and gives the defending team a clear benchmark to meet again. HYC has won on three previous occasions: in 1969 with Colin Bowley; in 1996 with Martin Schultz and Geoff Meek, and

last year with Calvin Gibbs. Greg Davis of Knysna Yacht Club is a dark horse only in name. He has won the Lipton Cup 15 times and is always a wily contestant who makes winning a habit. David Rae of Royal Cape Yacht Club is another challenger who cannot be overlooked. He missed the North Sails J22 champs last weekend due to international sailing commitments, but he has 11 Lipton Cup wins to his name and an impressive record in J22 championships.

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