Driver denies involvement in the fatal mall shooting Suspect in Alam murder in court
Bianca du Plessis
The man charged with wellknown taxi owner and businesswoman Julia Alam’s murder denied he was involved in the shooting and being in Hermanus at the time of the fatal incident in the parking lot of the Whale Coast Mall on Thursday 7 August.
Following the 39-year-old’s murder, which shocked the Hermanus community, detectives with the Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes Unit led the investigation that saw a number of suspects taken in for questioning. Only one was charged with the shooting, which the police stated was related to ongoing taxi-violence.
Ntandazo Sipele (37) was arrested in the Cape Metropole on Friday 8 August and detained at Lentegeur Police Station. He took to the stand last week to testify in his own bail application. The state, however, opposed his bail application, arguing Sipele was a flight risk and may interfere with witnesses, defeating the ends of justice.
Sipele, from Brown’s Farm, Philippi, admitted during questioning a firearm had been found in his possession, but told the
told the court he dropped the other men off at Whale Coast Mall hours later, at about 15:00, to buy more liquor before he had to return to Cape Town Alam was gunned down by three unidentified gunmen who reportedly approached her as she was exiting the Whale Coast Mall at about 15:40 on Thursday 7 August.
court it was licensed and both the licence and firearm were still in the police’s possession along with the Toyota Hilux he was travelling in.
Sipele was reportedly in Hermanus on the day of the fatal shooting in broad daylight along with three other men. He, however, claims he only gave them a lift from Strand to Hermanus, and did not know their names, contact numbers or where they lived.
On their arrival in Hermanus, he said, they met up with a man named Thulani and bought some food and liquor at Whale Coast Mall before going to Zwelihle where they consumed it. Sipele
Her murder came nearly six months after her husband, Jeffrey Zolile Alam, was gunned down in broad daylight at the Zwelihle Taxi Rank in February.
Simon Nodom, who was with Alam when he was gunned down, was shot and killed the following night. Shortly after her husband’s murder Alam told Times they had moved away from the township the previous year due to fears for their safety after it had become known that both their names were on a hit list.
Sipele’s bail application proceedings were postponed to Monday when the investigating officer was scheduled to testify. The outcome of the bail application was not yet known at the time of going to print.
The man accused of the taxi fleet owner Julia Alam’s murder is in the process of applying for bail in the Hermanus Magistrates’ Court.
ODM firefighters get new equipment
In a significant step towards enhancing disaster-response and firefighting capabilities at local level, the Western Cape Government officially handed firefighting vehicles, essential equipment and a financial grant over to the Overberg District Municipality (ODM).
The handover that took place at the Bredasdorp Fire Station forms part of the Provincial Government’s ongoing commitment to supporting municipalities in fulfilling their constitutional mandate of disaster risk reduction, fire prevention, and emergency response.
In his keynote address the Western Cape MEC for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell, emphasised the importance of building local resilience. “This handover is more than the transfer of assets,” he pointed out, “it’s an investment in the safety, security and well-being of communities across the district. This support ensures our district municipalities are adequately equipped and resourced to protect lives, livelihoods, and infrastructure.”
ODM Executive Mayor Sakkie Franken, accepting the equipment on behalf of the municipality, expressed deep appreciation to the province for the support. “This donation is timely and will go a long way in enhancing our operational readiness. With these additional vehicles
and gear, our teams will be able to cover a wider area, respond faster, and serve our communities more efficiently.”
The new equipment includes two water tankers and two bakkies, portable firefighting equipment, protective gear for fire fighting personnel, communication and operational tools and a financial grant allocation.
The new vehicles and equipment will be deployed strategically across the district’s fire stations, while the grant will be used to support operational readiness,
maintenance of firefighting assets, skills development, and fuel and logistical costs associated with fire and rescue operations.
The move also aligns with the municipality’s broader Disaster Risk Management Strategy, which includes public-education campaigns, firebreak construction and increased training for volunteer firefighters.
ODM Municipal Manager Richard Bosman said this partnership underscores the shared responsibility that
exists among different spheres of government in delivering critical services and ensuring the safety of all residents. Continuous collaboration between provincial and local government is anticipated to include further resource allocations in future budget cycles. Bosman added: “This strategic intervention will significantly bolster the district’s ability to respond effectively to fires and emergencies across its jurisdiction, particularly in rural and remote areas.”
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Western Cape MEC for Local Government Anton Bredell (centre) handed new equipment over to the Overberg District Municipality recently.
Councillor’s killer gets 15 years
Bianca du Plessis
Fifteen years for stabbing a man to death. This was the sentence imposed on Bulelani Qombole, recently convicted for Councillor Simphiwe Silo’s murder in February 2023. His co-accused, Thanduxolo “Tasco” Gontse, walked out of court a free man after Qombole confessed to the murder.
Silo’s widow, Iviwe said her heart ached at hearing the news that the man who killed her husband would serve only 15 years behind bars.
“I was in court and my heart just broke. But I can’t blame them. The one who was sentenced confessed he did it and the other (his co-accused) said in his testimony he did not stab my husband.
“I don’t know how I feel about the sentence. I am very conflicted; I don't feel happy or sad because nothing will ever bring my husband back. Tasco’s family is happy because he is free, but I will never get to see my husband again. I will never hear his voice or touch him ever again.”
Qombole and Gontse were arrested on Monday 6 February 2023, hours after Silo succumbed to his single stab wound sustained in an argument with the accused as he was on his way to home. The wounded young Overstrand councillor managed to reach his home in Zwelihle, but died before he could receive medical attention.
Members of the Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes Unit managed to apprehend Gontse and Qombole hours later and recovered the murder weapon. Iviwe had nothing but praise for the unit and thanked its officers for the speedy arrests.
She also thanked Councillor Michelle
Discussing safety, crime
Sector 2 of the Hermanus police station will host a community meeting/imbizo on Wednesday 27 August at the Zwelihle Community Hall in Lusiba Street. Residents from Zwelihle, Sandbaai, Sand-
Sapepa for standing by her since the murder.
“She supported me through everything. If she weren’t there for me, always checking up on me, I just don't know...”
Sapepa said Silo had been like a son to her and described his death as “a huge loss for the community of Zwelihle”.
She added: “He fought for the community and was also involved in the peace talks in the 2018 riots.”
She said the trial and the time since Silo’s murder had exacted a heavy toll on his widow.
“Every time we went to court it was as if it had just occurred. The worst day for Iviwe was when she had to take the stand to testify. After the accused was sentenced she sent me a message to say it had just kicked in that her husband was truly gone. It was heartbreaking.
“As much as I am not happy to think one can receive a sentence of 15 years for killing someone and come out on parole after serving only a part of it, we are grateful that someone was at least convicted and sentenced. Nothing will ever bring Koko, as I called him, back.”
Iviwe said although the trial and sentence had brought a small measure of closure she was still struggling to come to terms with her loss.
“I am not okay. My life has not been the same since the day he died. Now my house is silent. I miss his support, his voice, everything about him."
The sentencing, she said, signalled the close of a very stressful chapter, one of attending court and wondering about the outcome.
“Now,I am closing the chapter of my life with my husband totally. I have to start a new life without him. Just me..."
baai Industria and Mount Pleasant, are invited to attend this important meeting that starts at 18:00. It will start with an introduction, followed by an explanation of the purpose of the meeting, an overview of crime in the sector, word of support and thanks. Call Sergeant Ndonga, the Sector Commander, on 073 472 6182 for more info.
Deveney-saak nou na hooggeregshof
Die saak van die 18-jarige man wat Deveney Nel na bewering op 7 Augustus 2024 by die Hoërskool Overberg vermoor het, is Woensdag (20 Augustus) in die Caledon-landdroshof na die Wes-Kaapse hooggeregshof vir die amptelike verhoor oorgeplaas. Die saak het ook verder wye belangstelling gelok nadat die ma van die beskuldigde ’n aansoek om ‘n beskermingsbevel teen twee aktiviste en die media en die skrywer van ’n boek gebring het. Die twee aktiviste is van mening dat niks hulle sal keer om die ma van Deveney Nel te ondersteun en toe te sien dat reg sal geskied nie. “Hierdie vyf protection orders wat sy teen ons gekry het, gaan nie die aandag van die saak van haar seun wegvat nie,” het een van die aktiviste op Facebook gskryf. Die beskuldigde verskyn op 12 September in die Wes-Kaapse hooggeregshof op aanklagte van verkragting en moord. Foto: Mitzi Buys
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Councillor Simphiwe Silo’s killer has finally been sentenced to imprisonment.
Rotary women lead
Rotary International, once a male-only organisation, reached an historic milestone in 2022 when Jennifer Jones of Canada became the first female Rotary International president, followed by Stephanie Urchick in 2024.
In 1989, Sylvia Whitlock of California challenged the organisation’s constitution, leading to a landmark decision that welcomed women into Rotary. She famously said, “Rotary is not just about service; it’s about courage, inclusion and the power of one voice to change the world.”
The first woman club president in Africa was Eubeth Beyers from Kleinmond. Later Sherry Justus became president of the Hermanus club (2004-’05). She was followed by Ann Wright (2018-’19), who also became the club’s first district governor in 2023-’24. Jenny Howard was the third woman president (2022-’23) with Natalie Scholtz in the role in 2024-’25.
Today, women make up 45% of District 9350’s membership.
To mark Women’s Month, six past district governors and the current governor of District 9350 gathered to reflect on their journeys and the power of women supporting women. They remain actively involved in club and district initiatives, mentoring others and driving change. Among them is PDG June Webber of Waterfront Rotary, the first female district governor across 47 sub-Saharan countries during Rotary’s centennial year,
2004-’05. She led the impactful “Kick Polio Out of Africa” campaign, sending a soccer ball signed by Archbishop Desmond Tutu through 24 countries ahead of the 2010 World Cup.
Shân Biesman-Simon, a multitasking trailblazer, balanced a full-time career, Rotary leadership and family during her 2010–’11 term. Her successor, the late Geraldine Nicol of Newlands Rotary (2015-’16), spearheaded a R5,8 million project in Langa that included teacher training and sanitation improvements.
Lynette Stassen, a professional engineer and 2017-’18 governor, described Rotary as the most rewarding part of her life. She added: “It’s the best gift you can give yourself as a woman.”
Governor Tracey Wilson (2022-’23) secured a US$25 000 (R439 089) Rotary International Disaster Grant for Ukraine, enabling District 9350 to send 500 first-aid kits and 120 power
banks through Rotary’s global network.
“Words may inspire, but action creates change,” she said.
Ann Wright of Hermanus, the 2023-’24 Governor, stated: “I joined Rotary to connect with changemakers who share my values.” Ann played a key role in hosting an Inter-Country Committee Peace Conference in Cape Town, which culminated in the opening of a Rotary Peace Garden at Century City.
The current governor for 2025’26, Pamela Rawbone of Bellville Rotary, brings her passion for youth development and organisational excellence. “During my visits to our 59 clubs located in Angola, Namibia and the western half of South Africa I will be encouraging women to take up senior roles in Rotary.”
Wright pointed out: “Leadership is not about being in charge, it’s about creating space for others to thrive.”
St Francis fêtes women
Inspirational women from Rooi Els, Pringle Bay, Betty’s Bay and Kleinmond gathered at the Anglican chapel of St Francis of Assisi in Betty’s Bay recently in celebration of Women’s Day.
Organiser Jessica Batts, with fellow women parishioners, reached out to neighbouring denominations and organisations to join the celebrations.
With the chapel adorned with fynbos and tea table covered with delicacies hostesses Hermien van Zyl, Paulette Marinus, Michelle Barry, Diane Nurse and Jowenen le Cordeur ensured the 88 women from the local area and beyond who attended, enjoyed the special event celebrating the importance of friendship in womanhood.
The morning started with a warm welcome by Jessica Batts, followed by a scripture reading by Bernadette Lange and prayer and grace by Stella Watson. Janet Meyer took the audience down memory lane, reflecting on the past 40 years since her parents had initiated the idea of an own church, which today is a reality.
Guest speaker Dr Michele
Serfontein, co-owner of the Ocean Basket franchise in Hermanus, shared her experiences of her family exchanging their corporate and academic life in Johannesburg for the hospitality industry in the bustling seaside town Hermanus. She encouraged the women present to embrace and live their God-given purpose every day and trade on their “talents and gifts”. The morning was concluded with a poem read by Jenni Gous, which was adapted from Proverbs 31:10-31.
The event, said Batts, also served as a fundraiser for much-needed improvements in and around the church. Lucky draws added extra fun and enjoyment to the event.
Batts expressed pleasure at the overwhelming response and support from local communities and organisations.
She also thanked the various sponsors of the event, and particularly the lucky draw. The big prize, a spa voucher worth R1500 from Arabella Hotel and Spa was awarded to Caroline McPherson, named the best-dressed woman.
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Dr Michele Serfontein (guest speaker) with the hostesses who ensured everyone enjoyed themselves at St Francis of Assissi Anglican church’s Women’s Day celebration. From left: Stella Watson, Heidi Pap, Jerelynn Murphy-Witten, Jowenen le Cordeur, Jessica Batts, Bernadette Lange, Paulette Marinus and Sandy Carruthers.
The remarkable women who have played important leadership roles in Rotary International are (behind, from left) Pamela Rawbone, Shân Biesman-Simons, Tracey Wilson, (front, from left) Ann Wright, June Webber and Lynette Stassen.
Hermies’ Curro teams show mettle
Sport is going from strength to strength at Curro Hermanus. The learners excel in all areas and, according to the school, they are proud of each and every one who practises week after week and represents the school in the various sporting events.
On Friday 15 August, Curro Hermanus’ u-19 football girls team played against Generations. The game ended in a draw. Its hockey teams played against Robertson High School, drawing
in three games and losing one. The chess team team won by 3-0. The rugby and netball teams played against Bonnievale High School. Both Curro first teams won their matches. “Our u-16 and u-19 football boys’ teams played against Curro Somerset West, while our u-16s lost by one goal and our first team won their match. Curro Hermanus won the interschools and we have brought the cup home. Thanks to all players, coaches, teachers and our parents for making this Interschools one to remember.”
The first hockey team of Curro Hermanus
The first netball team with the mascot
The first rugby team celebrates its victory over Bonnievale High School.
The football first team played against Curro Somerset West.
Tannie Annie Coetzee van Villiersdorp vier tien dekades
Die Theewaterskloof-munisipaliteit se uitvoerende onderburgemeester, raadslid Cynthia Clayton, het Villiersdorp onlangs besoek om tannie Annie Coetzee met haar 100ste verjaardag geluk te wens. Die raadslid Tienie Zimmerman en die onderburgemeester het by Coetzee se familie en vriende, wat dié besondere mylpaal saam met haar gevier het, aangesluit. Clayton het die geleentheid beskryf as “ ’n skaars en buitengewone eer” en bygevoeg dat tannie Annie se leeftyd van ’n eeu gevul was met herinneringe, lewenslesse, baie lag en hope liefde. “Vandag is nie net jou verjaardag nie,” het die onderburgemeester gesê, “dit is ’n viering van veerkragtigheid, wysheid en die onbreekbare gees van ’n vrou wat ’n eeu van verandering en vooruitgang beleef het – en steeds ’n helder lig in ons Villiersdorp-gemeenskap is.” Clayton het bygevoeg dat tannie Annie “ ’n lewende deel van ons geskiedenis” en ’n kragtige herinnering aan die waarde van familie, goedhartigheid en gemeenskap is. “Om 100 te bereik, is ’n ongelooflike gawe,” het sy gesê. “Maar meer as dit, is dit ’n bewys van jou krag, geloof en die diep wortels wat jy in die harte van dié om jou geplant het.” Die onderburgemeester het Coetzee namens die uitvoerende burgemeester, die raad en die breër Theewaterskloof-gemeenskap voortgesette vreugde, gesondheid en vrede toegewens: “Gelukkige 100ste verjaardag, tant Annie. Ons vier jou. Ons eer jou. En ons sê dankie,” het sy afgesluit.
Tannie Maureen ’n volle eeu oud
Mitzi Buys
Tannie Maureen van Rensburg, ’n inwoner van Heidehof Tehuis vir bejaardes in Caledon, het onlangs haar honderdste verjaardag gevier.
Tannie Maureen is in Montagu gebore, waar sy tot standerd drie (graad vyf) skoolgegaan en hulle toe as gesin na Hermanus verhuis het. “My ma het my in standerd agt (graad 10) kollege toe gestuur, waar ek vir drie jaar boekhouding studeer het. Ek het vir ses jaar by ’n prokureur in Worcester gewerk, maar ná my troue met Johnny Terblanche het ons Ceres toe getrek,” vertel sy. Johnny is in ’n motorongeluk oorlede, maar tannie Maureen het vier jaar later met haar tweede man, Phillip van Rensburg, getrou. Sy woon die afgelope nege jaar in Heidehof. “Ek’s nie baie sosiaal nie en doen graag my eie ding. Ek lees baie graag. My seun bring gereeld vir my tydskrifte en ek hou ook van Louis L’Amour se cowboy-boeke. Ek sê vir
die Vader elke dag dankie vir my twee seuns,” sê tannie Maureen.
Op ’n vraag waaraan sy haar lang lewe toeskryf, antwoord tannie Maureen: “Jy’s nie alleen nie. Ander mense kry swaarder as jy. Ek is gesond en eet alles wat op my bord is, maar ek is veral lief vir groente en vrugte. My ma was ’n baie vasberade en kragtige vrou en ek dink ek het baie van haar eienskappe oorgeneem.”
Oor herwinning voel tannie Maureen baie sterk. “Jy gooi nie sommer ’n ding weg nie. Ek maak juis breadtags bymekaar vir iemand.”
Tannie Maureen is die enigste oorlewende van sewe kinders. Sy het twee seuns, vier kleinkinders en vier agterkleinkinders.
By haar honderdste verjaardagvieringe, wat in Heidehof se sitkamer gehou is met ’n pragtige koek wat spesiaal deur Caledon Pick n Pay vir haar gebak is, het sy skertsend gesê “die eerste honderd jaar is verby; nou oefen ek vir die tweede honderd jaar!”
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Tannie Maureen van Rensburg en Esther Möller, die bestuurder van Heidehof, met die verjaardagkoerk wat Pick n Pay spesiaal vir tannie Maureen gebak het.
Tannie Maureen van Rensburg gesels met Hermanus Times ’n paar dae ná haar honderdste verjaardag. Foto: Mitzi Buys
Genre-blending musical experience at ‘Stanford in Bloom’ Get ready for a genre-blending musical experience that promises to leave a lasting impression. The Luna Paige Trio is bringing their mix of original Afrikaans and English songs, from folk and blues to world music and piano power ballads, to stage at the Stanford in Bloom show. Luna Paige, Anjulie Nock, and Alida Stadler Wood combine their incredible talents for an unforgettable night on Friday 12 September at Stanford in Bloom. The audience can look forward to acoustic guitar and electric piano to cello, bass, and percussive instruments, complimented by Luna’s pure and captivating voice. She alternates between the acoustic guitar and electric piano as the melodic mood shifts. Anjulie enhances the mood with her cello and adds additional groove with bass guitar. Alida brings extra sparkle with a vast array of percussive instruments whilst providing a solid bottom-end groove on the cajon. This is a unique performance on 12 September at 18:30 on the Stanford Village Green - a show residents of and visitors to Overstrand should not miss. Tickets cost R150 and are available from WebTickets.
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WEDNESDAY 27 AUGUST
The Photographic Society of South Africa 70th Anniversary Travelling Exhibition will be on display in the Bredasdorp Shipwreck Museum. EnquiriesL Shipwreck Museum on 028 424 1240. Head to Searle’s Eatery, Bar and Theatre in Queen Victoria Street, Stanford for fun GAME NIGHTS every day between 16:00 and 20:00. Enquiries: Corné on 083 241 7211.
FRIDAY 29 AUGUST
Cape Agulhas Business Association invites everyone to their fun and exciting WOMEN’S MONTH AFTER PARTY from 18:00 - 23:00 at Seagull’s Pub and Grill in L’Agulhas. Enquiries: Maryna at 071 343 8554.
SATURDAY 30 AUGUST
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport in collaboration with the Overstrand Municipality and the Community Arts Centres Network invites you to an insightful CAREER AND SKILLS EXPO from 10:00 - 15:00 at the Zwelihle Community Hall. There will also be drama, music, dance and poetry. Entry is FREE. Enquiries: 028 313 8930.
Browse to your heart’s content for delightful finds at the AKWABA MARKET held from 09:00 at St Peter’s Anglican Church, Main Road, Hermanus. Enquiries: 073 769 9848.
Salute all women and heritage
Put on your traditional wear and head to the Zwelihle Sports Field this weekend for a fun-filled, weekend-long event celebrating women and our proud heritage.
The theme of the event, said Pakama Qwalana Madlamini, one of the event organisers, is “Breaking Bread, Breaking Silence” and aims to raise awareness of domestic and gender-based violence (GBV), empower women and the youth through dialogue, education and cultural engagement and to promote community health, safety and active lifestyles through demonstrations and educational activities.
“The aim is to end Women’s Month with a special celebration,” she said. “As we go into September, which is Heritage Month, we also want to celebrate our African heritage through indigenous food, sports, music and art.”
The event will be held from 11:00 to 15:00 on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 August at the Zwelihle Sports Field in Lusiba Street and entry to the event is free.
The programme is packed with both informative and fun events, including talks and demonstrations by various organisations, performances by local musicians, dancers and poets and stalls selling indigenous food such as tripe, pap and veggies, dombolo (traditional steamed bread), chicken feet, koeksisters and boerewors rolls.
Saturday’s programme includes keynote speeches by GBV ambassadors and community leaders as well as GBV survivors who will share their tales of survival.
Various organisations will also be on hand to share information about help available for victims of domestic and gender-based violence.
Those attending the event can also look forward to performances by local artists, poets, dancers and musicians. The event also caters for the younger ones, offering interactive demonstrations by Overstrand firefighters and the Overstrand Law Enforcement Dog Unit.
Sunday’s programme will focus more on sport and fun, with netball, soccer and athletics for young and old. There will also be community engagement and informal networking sessions, cultural exhibits and food stalls.
“We aim to create a safe, empowering, and inspiring space for women, youth and the community at large,” Pakama stated. Contact Pakama on 073 735 4553 for more information or to book a stall.
Photo: Orcansu Productions
Local dancers, musicians and poets will keep the crowd entertained.
FAITH HOPE
HENDRICKS
04.03.2015 - 26.08.2016
Your life was a moment, but your memory is forever. Nine years have passed, yet our love has only grown. Our sweet angel, you are the light we carry, the hope we hold, the love that never fades. Mommy is missing you so much Faith, but I know you watching me from Heaven. Till we meet again. Hendricks and Salies family.
HEREBY AN URGENT APPEAL for the following persons or family of: • Yonela Tshemese, known to be in Grabouw Please contact Social worker Sivuyisiwe Fokazi on 021 949 9321 / 074 739 2148, regarding an urgent family matter.
CASH FOR MODERN ADULT & CHILDREN'S clothes, shoes, linen & kitchenware. I also buy in Somerset West, Durbanville & Cape Town once a month. Contact Carol 082 890 5749.
A BEAUTIFUL GARDEN
Lawn mowing, tree felling, plot clearing and refuse removal. Gutter clearing, shaping of palm trees, hedge trimming and small removals. Contact Morné from Garden king 083 225 3712.
A REMOVAL OF dangerous trees, tree trimming, plot clearance, garden maintenance, garden refuse, refuse removal, firewood. Free quotations & free delivery of firewood. Call Wilson 074 824 2195.
BUFFALO GRASS. Save water, plant indigenous grass. For the best prices, contact Chris 082 568 2592.
OVERBERG PEST CONTROL cc Fumigation Specialists Including
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Registered with Dep Agriculture and SAPCA Phone: 082 563 9514/ 028 316 3100
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I AM A MALAWIAN guy age 37 looking for a job as a gardener. I have 9 years working experience. Willing to start immediately. Full /part-time. Good reference available. Please call or WhatsApp me Harry on 068 116 1119/083 755 7036
JOB WANTED! WERK GESOEK! I am Anna a bilingual lady with 10 years working experience seeking char or domestic cleaning work and willing to do cleaning in a guesthouse. I am available Monday to Saturday. Full/part-time or char daily. Ek is Anna 'n tweetalige dame met 10 jaar ervaring opsoek na char/skoonmaak werk. Ek kan ook in 'n gastehuis skoonmaak. Voltyd/deeltyds or dae vanaf Maandag to Saterdag beskikbaar. Call/SMS 076 140 6980 or Call/WhatsApp 076 793 2553 after 16:00
GOOD DAY, MY NAME Asavela Johnson from Hermanus. I'm looking for a job. I have a code 14 drivers with PDP and 7 years' experience and a valid passport. Willing to relocate and start immediately. Please call or WhatsApp me for more information on 071 919 0761.
I AM A Malawian man looking for a job as a domestic worker, warehouse assistant, housekeeping, gardening, install rib and block, dog walking. Name George Hetekere call 083 424 0591
GOODDAY MY NAME is Stella Themba a Malawian lady age 44 looking for any house cleaning job from Monday to Friday in Hermanus. I am honest, hardworking and will be grateful to find work. I have 3 years working experience with contactable references. Please call or WhatsApp me on 060 234 1043/ 084 277 9159.
THE HOSPICE SHOP HERMANUS will be very grateful for any untwanted clothing, linen, bric-a-brac, furniture, sporting goods or books. Please phone to arrange collections: 028 313 1884/Shop Manager 076 509 3915.
MY NAME IS Beauty Jere. I am a Malawian lady looking for a job as a domestic full/part-time Monday to Saturday. 2 years working experience and ready to start working. Please call or WhatsApp me on 068 337 3359/081 289 0251.
OUR RELIABLE, TRUSTWORTHY domestic worker of 9 years is seeking 2 more days, Wednesday and Saturday. She is very hardworking and can do domestic and babysitting work. She communicates well and works meticulously without making errors. For reference call Ilse 082 873 3998 or Doret 082 484 1617. You can contact her direct on 063 018 8681.
MY NAME IS Janet Malemba. I am Malawian lady age 29. I am looking for a job as a housekeeper or guesthouse cleaner. Full /part-time. I am available to sleep in or out. I have 2 years experience with references. Available to start immediately. Please call or WhatsApp me on 073 616 9856 or WhatsApp only on 061 059 2261.
I AM Samuel Charles a Malawian man looking for a job as a housekeeper. I have 6 years experience working at the Zion Game Lodge. I am available all days. I am a hardworking man with sober habits, can do gardening, looking after holiday homes or any general work. Reference available call 014 721 0789 or 082 336 5533 Susan van Zyl. Please call or WhatsApp me on 069 150 3719.
I AM Linient, a Malawian lady with 8 years working experience looking for 2 days work for Wendesday and Saturday. References availalbe. Please call or WhatsApp me on 084 461 3328.
I AM Talia a Malawian lady age 25 looking for a full/part-time job as a domestic worker or cleaner. I am a hardworking and energetic woman. Ready to start working immediately. Please call or WhatsApp me on 061 258 3304.
MALAWIAN MAN is looking for housekeeping work, painting, gardening or any manual work. I am available Tuesday and Friday. Please call me Thomson on 065 663 8698 or call Anita for reference on 066 230 0697/Jiru082 821 1567.
MY NAME is
444 8425. Please call or WhatsApp me on 069 443 3353.
MY NAME IS Evelyn Richard, I am a Malawian lady looking for a job as domestic worker or caregiver. I have 3 years experience. Please call or WhatsApp me on 075 332 4444.
841 4405. Reference +27 662 660 018.
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Intheestateofthelate: MAGDALENEMARIA PIETERSE
Dateofbirth: 26NOVEMBER1956
IdentityNumber: 5611260119085 of: 24SWEETPEASTREET, MOUNTPLEASANT, HERMANUS,7201
EstateNumber: 16234/2025
Dateofdeath: 6APRIL2025
DebtorsandCreditorsintheaboveEstatearehereby requiredtofiletheirclaimswithandpaytheirdebtsat theundersignedwithin30daysofthe 29TH of AUGUST2025
JJPieterse(Executor)
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Intheestateofthelate ANTHONYCHARLESBLEE
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EstateNumber: 10223/2024
TheFirstandFinalLiquidationandDistributionAccountinthe aboveestateshalllieforinspectionforaperiodof21(twentyone)daysfromthe 29THofAUGUST2025 intheofficeofthe MasteroftheWesternCapeHighCourt, CAPETOWN andin theofficeoftheMagistrate HERMANUS. Shouldno objectionsagainsttheaccountbereceivedbytherelevant Masterintheaboveperiod,theestatewillbedistributed accordingtotheaccount.
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IntheEstateoftheLate BEVERLEYANNCHATBURN,Identitynumber: 5507110063087 of3CollegeRoad,Fisherhavenwho diedatHermanuson18June2025,divorced.
MASTER'SREFERENCE:16047/2025
DebtorsandCreditorsintheaboveEstateare requestedtopaytheirdebtsandlodgetheirclaims withtheundersignedwithinaperiodof30(THIRTY) daysreckonedasfromFRIDAY,29AUGUST2025.
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TREVORRICHARDSCHOUW,AgentforExecutor, AdamsSchouw&Cain2Inc,9MitchellStreet, Hermanus,7200.
IntheEstateoftheLate STEPHANUSHENDRIKGUEST,Identity number:4008245012082 of2WatsoniaLane, Heuningkloof,KleinmondwhodiedatHermanuson 08June2025,marriedoutofcommunityofproperty withoutaccrualtoMariaCatherinaGuest.
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2.TenderNo.SC2583/2025:Lease,Managementand MaintenanceofaPortionofErf830Hermanus,Known as“Bientang’sCaveRestaurant”forRestaurant PurposesforaLeasePeriodofNine(9)Yearsand Eleven(11)Months
3.TenderNo.SC2592/2025:LifesavingServicesfor Beaches,SwimmingAreasandSwimmingPoolsinthe OverstrandArea
Tenderdocuments,inEnglish,areobtainablefrom Monday,25 August2025,attheofficesoftheSupplyChainManagement Unit,OverstrandMunicipality,1MagnoliaAvenue,Hermanusfrom MsNLiebenberg, nliebenberg@overstrand.gov.za/028313 8918,between08h30and15h30.
Tenderdocumentationfeeof R150-00 forhardcopiesor alternativelyitisavailableelectronicallyfreeofcharge.
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Kom ry ‘vir die pret’
Skryf nou in vir die jaarlikse Canola Run-motorfietsrit, wat Saterdag 6 September plaasvind. Die geleentheid, wat deur die Caledon-Rapportryers aangebied word, lok elke jaar motorfietsentoesiaste van alle ouderdomme wat van so ver as Gauteng na Caledon reis om daaraan deel te neem. Die organiseerders sê deelnemers kan hierdie jaar uitsien na ’n splinternuwe roete wat by Roodebloemplaas, ongeveer 10 km buite Caledon, begin en eindig. Die roete strek oor meer as 80 km en neem deelnemers deur pragtige natuurtonele. Registrasie vind van 07:30 tot 08:30 Saterdag 6 September plaas en die wegspring is om 09:00. Dit is nie ’n ren nie, maar eerder ’n pretrit vir dubbeldoel- en enduro-motorfietse. Daar is spesiale afslag vir deelnemers wat hul kaartjies voor 5 September aanlyn koop. Inskrywings kan ook op die dag gedoen word. Die koste sluit ’n maaltyd in, maar toeskouers en ondersteuners kan ook maaltye apart koop. Kaartgeriewe sal beskikbaar wees. Al die geld wat ingesamel word, is ten bate van projekte wat deur die Rapportryers in die plaaslike gemeenskap van stapel gestuur word. Stuur e-pos na canolarun@gmail.com of besoek die Caledon Canola Run Facebook-blad vir nog inligting.
The King Price Race to the Sea isn’t just another race to tick off on your calendar. It is a journey where determination matters more than speed, and getting to the finish takes more than strong legs. It’s the kind of race you talk about long after the dust settles.
This is a gravel race at heart with approximately 70% of the route stretching over gravel and 30% on tar, taking cyclists along rolling farm roads, rocky jeep tracks and stretches of smooth tarmac.
Participants can choose between the 100 Miler that sets off from the Huguenot Monument in Franschhoek and ends at Benguela Cove Wine Estate or the 50 Miler that starts at Wolwekraal, which is the halfway point of the 100 Miler race, and also ends at Benguela Cove.
The challenging though exhilirating route will test riders’ grit and endurance. Cyclists entering the 100miler need to be 19 years or older while the 50-miler is open to riders who are 16 years and older.
100-miler tour to sea
The 100-miler stretches over 157 km with a total elevation of 2 391m from the heart of Franschhoek to the finish line a few kilometres outside Hermanus.
The 7 km ascent up the Franschhoek Pass, said organisers, is the biggest single climb of the day at 736 m, and it sets the tone for what’s to come.
“It’s not the last climb of the day, but it’s the one that reminds you you’re in for a ride.”
Along the route there are seven fully-stocked water points offering cold refreshments, wholesome snacks to provide much-needed energy boosts and banter to lighten your spirit and keep you going.
The 50-miler stretches over 82 km with 1 444 m of elevation gain. Organisers describe the event as a test of endurance, adding: “This is a journey. A challenge. A celebration of gravel, endurance, and the human spirit. It’s the chance to ride across one of the most beautiful regions in the country, powered by passion, surrounded by fellow adventurers, and carried by the simple joy of forward motion.”
The King Price Race to the Sea 100-Miler sets o from Franschhoek and ends at Benguela Cove Wine Estate.
Photo: King Price Race to the Sea
Gravel travel from Hoek to Cove