Die mooi sonsondergang in Gansbaai-hawe groet die dag. Dié foto laat ’n mens dink aan Totius se gedig “Die wereld is ons woning nie” waar hy skryf “Die wêreld is ons woning nie Dit merk ek aan die son wat wyk ” Foto:
Things are going from bad to worse in Theewaterskloof Municipality
According to employees they don’t have the basic items to serve clients
“We must bring our own toilet paper and stationary and rumours are doing the round that our jobs are at risk and they want to retrench some of the personnel,” an employee of the TWK said to Hermanus Times According to reliable sources, the circumstances in which the TWK now finds itself are due to mismanagement On 3 April a special council meeting in committee was held to bring to the attention the outcome of an investigation report into an allegation of misconduct levelled against the previous municipal manager Wilfred Solomons-Johannes There have
been questions surrounding the appointment of Solomons-Johannes and the matter has also been in court But it was a report served before the council on 23 January of the allegation of misconduct that raised the eyebrows Due to the seriousness of the allegation the council appointed an independent investigator to investigate the allegations of misconduct
The allegations levelled against Solomons-Johannes is during the period of 17 May 2024 and 30 May 2024 According to the investigation report it is alleged that during this period Solomons-Johannes contravened the Code of Conduct for Municipal Staff by failing to perform functions of the office in good faith, diligently, honestly and in a transparant manner The alleged misconduct occurred while
he was the accounting officer of TWK According to documents in Hermanus Times’s possession it is alleged that in the process of securing an order for a service provider Solomons-Johannes approved a deviation as Director: Community Services, approved a deviation as Chief Financial Officer, approved a deviation as Municipal Manager and in so doing acted outside of the delegations and or scope of the Accounting Officer
In a letter from Riley Incorporated who represents Solomons-Johannes they stated that the primary purpose of this letter is to provide reasons why their client should not be placed on precautionary suspension “The purposes of this letter is not to defend the allegation of misconduct Be that as it may, we are instructed to provide a
high-level overview of the facts in that regard, so that our client’s response can be placed in its proper perspective,” the letter stated
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Hawston Sekondêr het die plakkaat-afdeling vir hoërskole gewen Saam met Jamie
munisipaliteit se elektriese dienste) is die skoolhoof, Lucille Poole, Arnie Africa (wykraadslid), Fagan van Rooi (gr 8-onderwyser), George Lotter en Marissa Radyn
Die Overstrand-munisipaliteit (OM) het verlede jaar die inisiatief geneem om skole te nooi om deel van die Energie-doeltreffendheidskompetisie te wees. “Hierdie projek, wat deur die OM van stapel gestuur is, is daarop gerig om bewusmaking onder leerders te kweek oor volhoubare energiepraktyke,” het die munisipale bestuurder, Dean O’Neill, gesê.
Volgens hom moes die leerders plakkate, video’s of modelle maak om die konsep “gebruik net wat jy nodig het” op ’n praktiese manier te verduidelik.
“Die skole het die ekstra myl behoorlik gestap, maar Hawston Primêr het die video-afdeling gewen met sy video oor energiebesparende gloeilampe en
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These conditions lead to substantial infrastructure damage within the municipal area and on 7 November the council declared a local state of disaster in terms of Section 55 of the Disaster Management Act, 57 of 2002 According to sources TWK applied for funding of approximately R100 million from the Municipal Disaster Recovery Grant but only R41 304 million of funding, linked to 24 projects, were approved
“Patekile was dit eens met Kaapse Forum dat die publiek ’n amptelike taal waarmee hulle gemaklik is mag gebruik wanneer hulle verklarings aflê,” het hy gesê Pieters het genoem dat Patekile bevestig het dat Engels slegs die “werkstaal” van die polisiediens is en die gebruik van Engels vir amptelike doeleindes slegs op polisiebeamptes van toepassing is en nie op die publiek nie. Hermanus | No 1 Mussel Road
The document stated that these funds were received by the TWK on 2 February 2024 Some of the conditions include: The funds of the grant must be utilised within six calendar months following the date of the transfer of the funds to the municipality; the emergency procurement system provided for In Treasury Regulations should be invoked by the affected municipalities to ensure immediate response and relief measures within their areas of jurisdiction and the accounting officer was also required to sign implementation and procurement plans by 7 February.
Afrikaans mag wel gebruik word vir die aflê van verklarings by die Wes-Kaapse Suid-Afrikaanse Polisiediens Dit, sê die burgerregteorganisasie Kaapse Forum, is deur luitenant-generaal Thembisile Patekile, die Wes-Kaapse polisiekommissaris, aan hulle bevestig. Bernard Pieters, hoof van gemeenskapsaktivering by Kaapse Forum, sê die organisasie het aan Patekile geskryf om duidelikheid te kry oor die gebruik van Afrikaans in Wes-Kaapse polisiekantore Dit het gekom nadat die polisie in die Noord-Kaap bevestig het hulle sal Afrikaans as dienstaal bied indien dit verlang word.
om sonkrag te gebruik.”
Hawston Sekondêr is danksy sy plakkate die wenners in die hoërskoolafdeling. Die Laerskool Lukhanyo in Zwelihle het die laerskool-afdeling met sy plakkate gewen Die wykraadslid vir wyk 8, Arnie Africa, het die pryse aan die skole in Hawston oorhandig terwyl Lykhanyo eers later sy prys sal kry. “Dit is met groot dankbaarheid dat ons kan bevestig die OM het ’n toelae van die departement van minerale bronne en energie ontvang as deel van die Energy Efficiency and Demand Side Management-program
Die geld is gebruik om straatligte met diodeligte te vervang en bewusmakingsveldtogte om elektrisiteit te bespaar van stapel te stuur,” sê O’Neill
Residents of the Overstrand who struggle to afford to pay for municipal services can apply for an indigent grant.
Residents can visit any of the municipal offices in Gansbaai, Stanford, Hermanus or Kleinmond during the week for support in this regard.
Municipal officials are also available at various community halls across the Overstrand on certain dates to help needy households to register or re-apply for Indigent Subsidy support for free basic services and free electricity units. Officials will visit the different venues
on the following dates:
• 9 April: Zwelihle Community Hall
10:00-18:00; Kleinmond Proteadorp Community Hall
10:00-18:00;
• 12 April: Zwelihle Community Hall
09:00-12:00; Kleinmond Proteadorp Community Hall
09:00-12:00; Gansbaai Spaces for Sport 09:00-12:00
• 16 April: Pearly Beach Eluxolweni Community Hall 10:00-18:00;
• 24 April: Hawston Thusong Centre 10:00-18:00.
“The long and short of the story is that the R41 304 million disappeared and no one wants to take responsibility for it and the complications of this misconduct is that the municipality is now required to pay back R15 million per month to the Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs
This is a disaster as the already struggling municipality will now struggle even more and it is the taxpayer who will suffer because basic services are being left behind,” the source said
According to the source this is just the beginning and other mismanagement practices will also be brought to light What is further problematic is that the Council will have to deal with the issue of why the list for the Municipal Disaster Recovery Grant included projects that were already finished and paid for before the disaster occurred Additionally, it is unclear why the request was signed off for additional funding from the said fund
According to concerned councillors the biggest issue is not necessarily the disappearance of the R41 304 million, but rather what the budget was used for, if not for these projects
According to TWK they are aware of media speculations regarding disciplinary actions against a senior official The municipality is also aware of speculations that such a matter was discussed in a council meeting
The municipality stated that a discussion in this regard was not part of the open session of a council meeting “All closed sessions of council are governed by confidentiality in accordance with the Council’s rules and the provisions of the Municipal Systems Act,” they said
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The case of Cwecwe, a seven-year-old girl who was allegedly raped at a school in the Eastern Cape, has gripped the country, causing a nationwide outcry and marches demanding for “Justice for Cwecwe” in various cities and towns, including Hermanus
On Thursday more than 150 comunity and political leaders, young boys and girls and residents of Zwelihle joined the cause when they marched from Zwelihle to Hermanus to hand over a memorandum of demands to delegates of the local police station as well as the Hermanus Magistrates’ Court
The demands include that gender-based violence (GBV) should be declared a national emergency, mandatory life sentences for all GBV perpetrators, a one-day total shutdown to protest against GBV and femicide (the killing of women) the establishment of a national fund dedicated to supporting GBV victims and implimenting strategies to eradicate GBV and for the creation of GBV command centres in all provinces to ensure effective response and support services
Zama Makhundayi, one of the organisers of the march, said he was very satisfied with the turn-out
“There were probably more than 150 people More and more people joined as we moved along The numbers exceeded our expectations We are especially happy that our youth and elders came out in numbers It is particularly important for our youth to support such causes ”
Overstrand Executive Acting Mayor Lindile Ntsabo affirmed this “It is imperative that society stand together against this cancer that is gender-based violence that is eating away at our communities, and in one voice say no to GBV If we keep quiet about what is wrong in our communities we are destroying our future and the future of our youth ”
The Acting Mayor added that people should speak up against abuse, whether it happened in schools, church or their workplace
Makhundayi said the march was about more than seeking “Justice for Cwecwe” “We also asked for justice for Siphokazi Prince, whose boyfriend appeared in court
today (Thursday 3 April).
“There have also been a number of other cases where women of our community were badly beaten, raped or killed We need justice for all ”
The crowd also handed a copy of the memorandum over to staff of the magistrates’ court where Bongomusa “Musa” Zitha appeared in connection with Siphokasi’s brutal murder at the end of November 2024
Musa’s bail application was reportedly denied as he was wanted in connection with a rape case in another province
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Makhundayi expressed concern about the lack of services and support for GBV victims, especially on local level
“We want to put our faith in the justice system and let the law run its course, but it is failing the victims One day a suspect is arrested and the next he is released We need this to change
“Another issue is that there are no shelters for GBV victims in our area These women are too scared to speak out because of the fear of what will happen to them and their children, where will they live and what will they eat when the perpetrator is arrested We need safe havens for women who are victims of GBV and their children
“We also need preventative programmes aimed at young boys, particularly those coming from a background of GBV to prevent them from becoming perpetrators in order to break this vicious cycle ”
He concluded by calling on communities to go back to the custom of “your child is my child, my child is your child”, saying this is a basic but fundamental step in addition to looking out for and standing up for each other
• In a separate case involving GBV, a well-known farmer from the Overberg appeared in the Hermanus Court last week in connection with an incident dating back to 2023, when he allegedly assaulted his former girlfriend and reportedly pulled bunches of hair from her scalp, leaving her with bald patches The case was postponed to 2 June in the Regional Court after his attorney’s representations to the court and the Director of Public Prosecution to request that the charge of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm against his client be withdrawn, were denied
Die polisie het op geld en dwelms met ’n geskatte gesamentlike waarde van honderdduisende rand beslag gelê en verskeie verdagtes in verband met die besit van en handel in dwelms in hegtenis geneem. Napier Farm Watch het in ’n plasing op sosiale media geskryf die beslaglegging op ’n groot hoeveelheid dagga op 1 April was glad nie ’n Aprilgek-grappie nie. Volgens die plaaswag se inskrywing was die Napierpolisie, die Kaap Agulhasmunisipaliteit se wetstoepassingseenheid en lede van die Napier-plaaswag by die optrede betrokke
’n Groot bedrag kontant is in ’n vermeende dwelmsmokkelaar se besit gevind
Die inskrywing meld die polisie het op altesaam 8kg dagga met ’n geraamde waarde van meer as R300 000 sowel as R152 000 kontant, beslag gelê
Sers. Ivan Davids, die Napier-polisie se woordvoerder, het bevestig dat die plaaswag se hulp ingeroep is nadat die polisie inligting ontvang het oor ’n voertuig wat na bewering dwelms vervoer om met behulp van kameras vas te stel waar die
verdagte voertuig is
“Die voertuig is gewaar waar dit op die R316 in die rigting van Napier ry. Die voertuig is by die Schietpad-afdraai afgetrek en deursoek. Die polisie het beslag gelê op 16 sakke dagga en R152 000 kontant.
“Een verdagte is vir handel in dwelms in hegtenis geneem en het op 2 April in die Bredasdorp-landdroshof verskyn,” het Davids berig. Omstreeks 17:40 dieselfde dag het die Napier-polisie inligting ontvang van nog ’n voertuig wat na bewering dwelms uit Hermanus na Napier vervoer. Davids het gesê die inligting is opgevolg en die blou Ford Fiesta is voorgekeer en deursoek.
Die polisie het toe in ’n rugsak, wat in die vroulike passasier se besit was, twee sakke vol kristalle gevind. Volgens Davids het die passasier beweer die inhoud is sout. Ten spyte daarvan is die 40-jarige vrou in hegtenis geneem en van handel in dwelms aangekla. Sy het op 2 April in die Bredasdorp-landdroshof verskyn
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Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) members were stationed around the court room when Enrico Africa, Carlo Pieters, Vaughan Masietie, Ashwell van Rayen, Christo Fischer, Tyron Salies and Ismael Khan appeared on charges of murder, possession of abalone and the contravention of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act. The arrests were the result of an investigation that has been ongoing since 2023.
Sergeant Wesley Twigg, a provincial police spokesperson, said detectives from the Provincial Organised Crime unit and members of other units made the arrests. "Detectives arrested 10 wanted suspects
in connection with murder, conspiracy to commit murder, illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition, committed during December 2021 in Gansbaai, the illegal possession of abalone during September 2021 in Stanford, murder committed during December 2021, intimidation during December 2023 in Bredasdorp and possession of abalone during September 2022 in Grabouw ” Colonel Malcolm Pojie, commander of the police’s provincial communications department, confirmed that the charges against three of the ten men were provisionally withdrawn
He added: “The three might be added again at a later stage ”
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Councillor Andrew Komani, ANC Overberg Regional chair Theo Olivier, Zama Makhundayi, Captain Mananga, Overstrand Executive Acting Mayor Lindile Ntsabo, Captain JJ Lourens, ODM councillor Archie Klaas, Sergeant Bongani Dywaba, Wendy Siqhaza and councillor Connie Tafu-Nwonkwo at the hand-over of the memorandum
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The municipalities in the Overberg have gone through a very challenging period.
Not only is the Theewaterskloof Municipality (TWK) facing financial difficulties, but the municipality’s management also changed.
After a coalition was formed between the GOOD party and the DA the DA councillor Lincoln de Bruyn was elected as mayor and just after two weeks in the office De Bruyn was ousted from his position due to the motion of no confidence, brought by ANC councillor Derick Appel and seconded by Raymond Nongxaza (ANC).
Tienie Zimmermann of the Freedom Front Plus (FF+) was nominated by the ANC and elected as mayor with support from other smaller parties, leading to the DA losing by a single vote. Zimmerman’s leadership was short-lived and De Bruyn took over again.
On 27 March De Bruyn presented the draft budget for the 2025-’26 financial year, describing it as “a budget that reflects both the immense challenges we face and the determination with which we are confronting them”.
According to him the difficult financial position of the municipality required them to make tough but necessary decisions.
“To restore financial stability while continuing to provide essential services, the following tariff increases have been proposed for the 2025-’26 financial year:
• Assessment Rates: 7%;
• Water: 5%;
• Sanitation (Sewer): 5%;
• Solid Waste (Refuse): 5%;
• Electricity: 12,74% (subject to Nersa’s final approval).
“Despite the financial constraints, this budget ensures that we continue to invest in infrastructure and service delivery. The capital expenditure budget for 2025-’26 amounts to R87 million - a decrease of 52% compared to the 2024’25 adjustment budget. However, this figure will increase significantly to R152 million in both 2026-’27 and 2027-’28,” he said “This demonstrates our commitment to long-term infrastructure investment and service delivery improvements.”
He emphasised that the TWK’s priorities remain clear: to improve water, sanitation, electricity and refuse removal services to eradicate backlogs and enhance the quality of life for all residents.
“No turnaround strategy can succeed without the active involvement of our community. Public participation is not a formality - it is a necessity. I urge all residents, businesses, and stakeholders to engage in the upcoming public participation process on this draft budget. Your voices matter, and your input will help shape the final budget that is adopted. Collaboration will be the key to success. As we work towards a municipality that is financially stable and service-driven, we must do so together - with accountability from leadership, participation
from residents, and a shared vision for a better future,” he said.
The draft budget is available on www.twk.gov.za
Residents are however unhappy because the date and times of the public participation meetings are only available on TWK’s social media platforms and are not advertised at all otherwise.
“Not all of us are on social media So only a selected group has been informed about the meetings,” one resident said The public participant meetings for Caledon were held on 7 April and for Grabouw on 9 April at 13:00. Riviersonderend’s meeting will take place on 10 April, Botrivier on 14 April and Greyton/Genadendal on 16 April.
Comments about the draft budget can be send to twkbudget@twk.gov za by 30 April.
TWK also informed the public that the Villiersdorp meeting will be held on 15 April at 19:00.
Overstrand municipality is also going through difficult times after the previous mayor Dr Annelie Rabie resigned as mayor about two weeks ago. At the time of the announcement of the draft budget, she was still mayor. The 2025-’26 draft budget was tabled at the Special Council Meeting held on 31 March. “Alongside the draft budget, the Draft Integrated Development Plan (IDP) Review and Draft Top Layer Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan (SDBIP) for
2025 are also available for public comment until 6 May,” Dean O'Neill, municipal manager, said Rabie stated that the budgeted revenue for the upcoming year is projected to be R2,015 billion, excluding capital grants In terms of expenditure, the budgeted operational costs, which include all service delivery related expenses and non-cash items such as depreciation, total R2,109 billion. This reflects the comprehensive cost of managing and delivering services across the Overstrand.
“While the budget shows a projected accounting deficit of R94,5 million, it is important to highlight that this represents an improved year-on-year position.”
The tarriff increases for 2025-’26 are:
• Refuse removal and sewerage will each increase by 6%;
• Water will rise by 6,2%; Property rates will increase by 9,7% on the cent in the rand value;
• People who buy directly from Eskom will face a 12,74% increase starting from 1 April, while the municipality will implement the increase from 1 July. Rabie explained that, apart from the 100% subsidies for qualifying indigent grant recipients, the first 70 kWh of electricity within the tariff block 0-350, 10 kℓ of water per month, and 7 kℓ of water for sewerage are again proposed to be free of charge. Relief is provided to households earning up to four times the Sassa pension to support lower-income families
“It is a fact that the revitalised Hermanus Ratepayers Association (HRA) is playing a pragmatic role in providing municipal oversight and addressing ratepayer challenges.” This according Ken Briggs the chairperson of the HRA.
The HRA has embraced 2024 with renewed energy and, according to Briggs, has set its sights on effective municipal oversight and addressing the needs of the community. “With a focus on collaboration, transparency and constructive dialogue, the HRA is positioning itself as a proactive voice for ratepayers, working to ensure the community thrives in the face of ongoing challenges,” he said He said at the heart of the HRA’s mission is a commitment to protect and enhance the unique character of Hermanus. “We aim to engage with municipal structures, monitor developments and ensure that municipal services are delivered efficiently and transparently. This is about more than oversight; it’s about fostering a community that works together to create positive change.”
The HRA’s mission is to promote the interests of ratepayers by ensuring
developments align with the area’s character and that municipal services are delivered efficiently and transparently.
Briggs explained: “We believe that by working closely with OM and other community bodies, we can make a meaningful impact. It’s not about trying to do everything – it’s about focusing on the areas where we can apply our expertise to deliver real results.”
To streamline its efforts, the revitalised HRA has adopted a portfolio-based structure, matching key functional areas with the expertise and interests of its members These portfolios include development and planning, infrastructure services, local economic development, safety and security, heritage, information systems and public relations and communication. “The new portfolio-based structure allows us to focus our efforts on areas that align with our strengths,” Briggs notes. “It ensures that each issue is addressed with the right expertise,
enabling us to work efficiently and effectively.”
Communications portfolio lead Russel Schierhout added: “In perusing our objectives, the HRA believes it needs to work with the municipality to find solutions through improving two-way communication between the community and OM (lobbying and listening).”
Since its renewal the HRA has actively tackled significant issues and engaged with municipal processes. Some of its key illustrative initiatives include:
• Commenting on Overstrand Municipality (OM) policies and plans: eg IDP, budget, bylaws;
• Oversight on critical infrastructure: protecting water resources: Attending Hermanus Monitoring Committee meetings to ensure sustainable management of the Hermanus Wellfields, sharing high-level feedback with the community.
• Improving Infrastructure: Working with OM to expedite the waterborne sew-
er project in Fernkloof and Kwaaiwater, potentially reducing reliance on costly tanker services.
• Engaging on Development Proposals:
After raising concerns about the De Mond tender process, the HRA chose a constructive engagement approach to ensure the development aligns with ratepayer interests This process is currently on hold due to pending legal challenges from other groups
The geographical area covered by the HRA includes Ward 3 and part of Ward 4, it includes the following areas East to West: Voëlklip, Fernkloof, Kwaaiwater, Eastcliff, Hermanus Heights, the CBD, Northcliff, and sections of Westcliff as defined below. Westcliff from CBD to De Goede Street, ie the Oncology Centre is in Ward 3, but Huis Lettie across the road is in Ward 4. Westcliff on the seaside of Westcliff Drive from CBD to Fick’s Pool parking area is in Ward 3, but Fick’s Pool is in Ward 4. For information or to become a member visit www.hermanusratepayers.co.za
As a special treat to conclude Social Work Month, Western Cape MEC for Social Development Jaco Londt took a group of daring social workers shark cage diving.
Not only did he want to celebrate and honour the dedicated social workers, but also those whose lives had been positively impacted by them.
Marine Dynamics Shark Tours took the MEC, social workers of different levels and young people who were in the foster system out on the water on 28 March to learn about the marine environment, conservation and to get up close and personal with sharks.
Faruska Paulse (19) enjoyed the experience so much, she ended up going in the water twice.
Asked about the role social workers played in her life, she said: “They have always encouraged me to move forward in life and were always there when we needed them. Today I’m almost done with school and I’m proud of myself. I feel if I wasn’t in the system, I probably would have been on the streets.”
Social worker Elroy Stuurman said his first boat trip gave him an amazing adrenaline rush “Afterwards I felt calm and peaceful. People such as the youth who joined us today are the ones that keep me motivated and keeps the fire burning.”
Social-work supervisor Ze-
nobia van Brakel was equally excited about the boat trip and described it as “an incredible and inspiring experience”.
“It was a time for us to unwind and now I’m ready to face the world! As social workers we face daily challenges, but I see many successes and changes in children’s lives.
“It doesn’t happen overnight, but it keeps me going because I know we can make a positive difference in children’s lives so that they can love life.”
The day was a learning opportunity for all Christine Wessels of Marine Dynamics spoke about the different marine animals they are trying to protect such as sharks, Southern Right whales and African penguins.
She explained: “Just as social workers look after the most vulnerable in society, we also try to look after vulnerable or endangered species. Our sharks are indiscriminately caught by legal long-liners along the coast and ensnared in bather safety nets.
I urge participants to become ambassadors and protectors of these vulnerable species.”
MEC Londt highlighted and emphasised the important role social workers play in society “I have met many social work professionals who are not only passionate about their work, but also courageous in the face of immense challenges such as high case loads, secondary trauma from the cases they deal with daily, and abuse when out
in communities while doing their work to safeguard vulnerable individuals like children and the elderly.
“Their significant contribution to the upliftment and development of communities cannot be overstated. I therefore wanted to do something different to celebrate them, while also highlighting their courage and tenacity. It was also an opportunity for the young people to experience something they haven’t had the chance to do before, to open their horizons and inspire them to dream big.
“Thank you to Marine Dynamics for seeing the importance of honouring these incredible professionals and thank you to the social workers and the young
people who joined us!”
The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) employs more than 1 100 social-work professionals at different levels, such as social workers, social auxiliary workers, supervisors, managers and social-work policy developers
DSD also funds or subsidises more than 1 200 posts for social-service professionals at non-profit organisations (NPOs)
To access more information about services offered by the Department, call the toll-free number 0800 220 250, send an email to SD.CustomerCare@ westerncape.gov.za or visit the department’s website: https:// www.westerncape.gov.za/social-development
Die vreugdevure brand letterlik hoog nadat die regering drie weke nadat hy 'n verbod op cannabis-eetbare produkte geplaas het, die wet weer opgehef het
Die besluit het wye reaksie ontlok en nie net politieke partye nie, maar ook ander organisasies, soos Free SA, het sy ontevredenheid oor die verbod uitgespreek Selfs die Wes-Kaapse minister van landbou, ekonomiese ontwikkeling en toerisme, dr Ivan Meyer, het sy misnoeë oor die aangeleentheid uitgespreek
“Die verbod op cannabis-eetbare produkte kan ’n groot invloed op die ekonomiese, maatskaplike en omgewingsdoelwitte van die Wes-Kaap speel,” het hy in ’n persverklaring gesê
Hy het bygevoeg die verbod sal ook ’n bedreiging vir werkskepping wees en is ’n direkte aanslag op ekonomiese groei
“Die cannabis-bedryf in Suid-Afrika is ongeveer R28 miljard werd en kan tussen 10000 en 25000 werksgeleenthede skep," het Meyer verder gesê
Die gesondheidsdepartement het die aangepaste Wet op Voedingsmiddels, Skoonheidsmiddels en Ontsmettingsmiddels op 7 Maart in die Staatskoerant geplaas Die minister van gesondheid, dr Aaron Motsoaledi, het ’n breë verbod op die vervaardiging, verkoop en invoer van enige eetbare (cannabis-) produkte geplaas Een van redes wat Motsoaledi oor sy impulsiewe besluit aangevoer het, is sy kommer oor ongereguleerde ingevoerde produkte wat hemp en cannabis bevat Volgens hom word die Suid-
Drie weke nadat die regering ’n verbod op cannabis- eetbare produkte geplaas het, is die wet weer opgehef.
Afrikaanse mark met die ongereguleerde produkte oorweldig Free SA het die wettigheid van die regulasies betwis en gewaarsku dat die versuim om die wetlike verpligting van openbare konsultasie na te kom, tot regstappe sou lei Volgens ’n woordvoerder van Free SA kan die regering nie die regulasies sonder die nodige openbaredeelnameprosesse deurvoer nie
“Ons het dit duidelik gestel dat die regering nie sulke regulasies sonder die publiek se insette kan deurvoer nie,” het die woordvoerder gesê
Die nuus dat die verbod opgehef is, het menige cannabis-winkels weer laat asem haal CANNAFRICA, wat winkels oor Suid-Afrika heen het, en ook ’n tak in Hermanus het, het weer in ’n persverklaring bevestig CANNAFRIC is toegewyd om net die beste produkte te lewer Ná die nuus oor die verbod het CANNAFRICA gesê hy is baie bly die verbod is opgehef en dat hy daar is vir die Overberg se mense
Die Wes-Kaapse regering waarsku dat voorraad vir skerpioen- en slangteengif laag is Leensie Lötter, ’n woordvoerder vir die provinsiale departement van gesondheid, maan inwoners om ekstra voorsorg te tref om nie deur ’n skerpioen gesteek te word nie
“Die giftigste skerpioen in SuidAfrika is die Parabuthus (dikstert)spesie, wat oor die Wes-Kaap voorkom Dit verskil in kleur en dit is opmerklik dat die stert baie dik en robuust is teenoor die knypers ” Inwoners van die Overberg het verskeie kere vertel al hoe meer skerpioene word gesien Dit is glo die einste Parabuthus granulatus -spesie wat inwoners gereeld hier raakloop Lötter pleit dat inwoners steeds versigting moet wees en op die uitkyk vir skerpioene bly “Skud jou skoene uit en dra skoene as jy na sonsondergang uitgaan; maak rommel in jou tuin skoon en vermy gebiede met moontlike skerpioen-wegkruipplekke soos hope klippe of puin ” Vroeër in Maart is berig dat SuidAfrika, en ook die Overberg, ’n tekort aan slangbyt-teengif ervaar weens die Nasionale Gesondheidslaboratoriumdiens (NHLS) wat vertragings met die vervaardiging van die teengif in die gesig staar Volgens ’n persverklaring deur NHLS is die laboratorium weens opgraderings aan sy geriewe steeds nie daartoe in staat om nuwe teengif
te produseer nie, wat tot die uitputting van reserwes gelei het
“Die NHLS het ’n opknappingsprojek vir SAVP se geriewe begin om produksiedoeltreffendheid te verbeter Die inisiatief beoog om vorige bekommernisse wat met masjien-onderbrekings verband hou – en wat meestal veroorsaak is deur verouderde toerusting en onvoldoende infrastruktuur – die hoof te bied,” lui die persverklaring Volgens die staatsbeheerde gesondheids-laboratoriumdiens is die opknappings voltooi en kan die produksie van teengif eersdaags voortgaan
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The Caledon Museum hosted its fourth annual Human Rights Awareness Walk on Friday 21 March in the Caledon Wildflower Garden
Human Rights Day is observed annually on 21 March It is a day on which all South Africans are meant to reflect on the country’s past struggles for equality, dignity and social justice
The South African Constitution, as the ultimate protector of human rights, among other, decrees that:
• Everybody is equal before the law and has the right to equal protection and benefit of the law
• Human dignity: everybody has inherent dignity and has the right to have their dignity respected and protected
• Everybody has the right to use their language and participate in the culture of their choice
• Everybody has the right to life
Despite the possibility of rain, the walk drew a large group of people of all ages
Sgt Tembinkosi Gweyi, Social Crime Prevention Officer with the Caledon police, in his characteristic and animated way, explained to everybody present
what Human Rights Day meant, before joining them on the walk
After the walk well-known fitness instructor DK Papier presented a short fitness session for all participants
Josef Arendse told Hermanus Times:
“This was the first time I took part in such an event It gave me the opportunity to learn more about Human Rights Day and about the gardens I also got to know the people on the walk I thoroughly enjoyed it and will definitely attend future walks the museum may host ”
Marlon Sauls, Education Officer at Caledon Museum, said he was truly grateful for the incredible turnout and support of the Caledon community “Seeing so many people, young and older, come on the walk and stand together for human rights was truly inspiring and humbling ”
Sauls thanked the learners from local schools who attended “Your energy and enthusiasm remind us that the future of human rights advocacy is in good hands ”
He also thanked Papier for his input and Caledon Freshstop, which sponsored water for the participants “Your presence and generosity helped create a safe and welcoming space for open discussions and meaningful connections ”
Sergeant Tembinkosi Gweyi, Social Crime Prevention Officer of the Caledon police, is a popular speaker at community events.
As the recipient of the prestigious Citation of Honour from the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), it was fitting that he spoke about human rights at the recent Human Rights Awareness walk hosted by the Caledon Museum.
Sgt Gweyi told Hermanus Times: “The purpose of a social crime prevention officer is to uproot the cause of crime. It is looking at what the needs of a community are, related to socio-economic rights Once we address the socio-economic rights of a community, that’s how we address crime challenges in a community ” The Citation of Honour was handed to Gweyi by SAHRC Commissioner Chris Nissen on 23 November 2023 at the Caledon police station and reads: “This is to honour Sergeant Gweyi of South African Police Services in the Overberg region for his dedication to monitoring, pro-
tection and promotion of human rights in our communities. The commission benefited from your leadership in the realisation of the socio-economic rights of the most vulnerable We salute your unwavering commitment in fighting for the most vulnerable groups in particular those protected by the NPM mandate under the Opcat based on section 35 of the constitution of RSA seeking to serve those in deprivation of liberty.”
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Enjoy a weekend of art, wine and creativity at the annual BAARDSKEERDERSBOS ART ROUTE event from 11-13 April For more info visit www baardskeerdersbosartroute co za Caledon-Rapportryers bied ’n watertand AFVAL-ETE aan Daar sal ook skenkelpot of waterblompot wees Wegneemetes is vanaf 17:30 beskikbaar Kaartjies kos R120 per persoon en is by CM Electronics in Caledon beskikbaar
SATURDAY 12 APRIL
EASTER IN MUSIC AND SONG concert at the United Church at 13 Royal Street, Hermanus Tickets cost R150 per person and are available from the church office or at the door Enquiries: 028 312 2717 or unitedchurchmanager@gmail com Head to the Paddavlei on the corner of Long and Vlei Street in Hawston for the PADDAVLEI FUN RUN/WALK It sets off at 08:00 Part of the trail runs through the milkwood trees The event is co-ordinated by TS Birkenhead, Whale Coast Conservation and the Paddavlei Eco Group (PEG) MONDAY 14 APRIL
Join the OVERBERG QUILTERS GUILD from 09:00 - 12:00 in the De Wet Hall in Roos Street Onrus for demonstrations, tea and eats Enquiries: Betty on 082 330 9088
modern African ballet company, will perform extracts from Salt in two weekend matinées and an evening show. CBA seeks to re-imagine how ballet can look in Africa through respecting tradition and embracing the future.
The final big concert of the opening weekend is Songs of Praise, an inspiring choral music programme that has been a South African phenomenon for more than 30 years. This concert features a massed choir and the Festival Brass Ensemble, conducted by Richard Cock. The popular Strauss & Co Series of Presentations and Discussions will engage and challenge audiences with specialist speakers presenting a wide range of stimulating topics. The series begins with an in-depth discussion on the arts between Western Cape MEC for Sport, Art and Culture Gayton McKenzie and Dr Ismail Mahomed, Director of the Centre for Creative Arts at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Other topics, from “The Soul of Vincent van Gogh” and “The Origin of Symbolism in Art” to “Fun Adventures in Space Science” and “The Madness of Orchids” promise to keep audiences captivated.
• For bookings: Webtickets, Hermanus Tourism, Pick n Pay branches and the FynArts Gallery
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A set of Tender Documents may be obtained from the Theewaterskloof Municipality Supply Chain Management Department, 6 Plein Street, Caledon from Wednesday, 09 April 2025 during office hours, Monday to Thursday, 07h45-13h00 and 13h4516h45 and Fridays 07h45-13h00 and 13h45-15h30. Payment of a non-refundable tender participation fee of R550.00 (VAT Inclusive) is applicable This is an eligibility criterion and is payable by means of electronic transfer or direct deposit only Proof of payment of the participation fee should accompany your tender document when submitting it Refer enquiries only in the aforementioned regard to Mr Hanro September at hanrose@twk.gov.za All technical enquiries must be directed to the Information Technology Department: Mr Chris Bloemfontein
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Job brief
Marine Growers an Abalone Farm based in the New Harbour Gansbaai are urgently seeking a qualified and experienced Electrician to take on the responsibili�es for all electrical maintenance & installa�ons on their Abalone Farm The purpose of the job is the implementa�on and maintenance of the site's electrical infrastructure, which include, but are not limited to; blowers, generators, pumps, switched sockets, lights, electric fencing, alterna�vepowersupplies(PVmodules)etc.
Job Responsibilities:
• Assembly, installa�on, tes�ng and maintenance of electrical equipment.
• Installa�on of electrical boxes, DB Boards, other enclosures, conduits (pipes, tubing, trunking), ground leads and connec�ng of power to different equipment/machinery
• Wiring of circuit breakers, low voltage transformers and electrical equipment.
• Performing maintenance and iden�fying maintenance requirements on electrical equipment.
• Perform fault finding.
• Ensuring that preventa�ve maintenance is executed according to schedule.
• Assis�ng with the installa�on and commissioning of new equipment.
the following offices:
6 Plein Street, Caledon
• Arbour Drive Grabouw
• Main Road Villiersdorp Fontein Street Botrivier
Ds. Botha Street Greyton
• Strydom Avenue Genadendal
• Buitekant Street Riviersonderend
Any person who cannot read or write may seek the assistance of the help desk personnel at the respective Towns as listed above to transcribe his / her comments or representations.
The local public as well as organs of state are hereby invited to make submissions in writing on the IDP by no later than 22 April 2025 at 10:00 to the following addresses:
The Manager IDP at 6 Plein Street / PO Box 24 Caledon 7230 or email to verohnear@twk.gov.za Comments can also be submitted in writing to the Municipal Manager at the under-mentioned address or clearly marked Review of IDP: 2022/2027 and placed in the Tender Box at the Caledon Offices
Mr Walter Hendricks
Acting Municipal Manger
6 Plein Street / P.O. Box 24 Caledon 7230
PUBLIC NOTICE: REVISED 2024/25 SERVICES DELIVERY AND BUDGET
Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 72 (1) of the Municipal Finance Management Act 56 of 2003, Section 54 (1) and Section 54 (3) that Theewaterskloof Municipality’s Council, in line with the before mentioned legislation, made amendments and adopted a revised 2024/2025 SDBIP on 27 March 2025 Members of the public are therefore advised of the availability of the revised 2024/2025 Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan (SDBIP) on the municipal website www.twk.gov.za and at the Municipal Offices at the following addresses (during normal office hours):
• 6 Plein Street, Caledon
• Arbour Drive Grabouw Main Road,Villiersdorp
• Fontein Street, Botrivier
• Ds Botha Street, Greyton
• Strydom Avenue, Genadendal
• Buitekant Street, Riviersonderend
Enquires relating to the 2024/2025 Revised Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan be directed to Mr V Arendse at 028 214 3300 or alternatively email to verohnear@twk.gov.za.
Persons who cannot read or write, may contact Mr V Arendse during normal office hours for assistance with regards to the contents of the above-mentioned document.
Mr Walter Hendricks
Acting Municipal Manger
6 Plein Street / P.O Box 24 Caledon 7230
Gekwalifiseerde persone word hiermee uitgenooi om vir die onderstaande vakature aansoek te doen: SENIOR KLERK: KLIËNTEDIENS
Direktoraat: Finansië e Dienste
Departement: Rekeningdienste, Kassierdienste & Navrae
Verwysingsnommer: WC0320128
Basiese Salaris: R166 632 p Indiensnemingstatus: Permanent
Standplaas: Gansbaai
2–5 (twee–vyf)
• Performing ad-hoc du�es.
• Commercial and industrial electrical installa�on and maintenance (three-phase and single-phase).
• Must adhere to the relevant electrical codes, procedures & safety policies.
J o b S k i l l s & Q u a l i fi c a t i o n s required:
• Industrial Electrical experience cri�cal
• Minimum Grade 12 or Equivalent Cer�fica�on (NQF Level 4)
• Trade Tested / Red Seal – and three-phase.
• Minimum of 2 years work experience as an installa�on electrician
• No criminal record.
• Valid unendorsed driver's license.
• Wireman's license is compulsory
• Cer�ficate of compliance registered/ or complaint.
• Posi�ve energy and mindset.
• Proficient in both English and Afrikaans.
• Computer literate in MS Office.
• Physically and mentally fit.
• Full understanding of SANS 10142-1 (Wiring of Premises)
• Disciplined
• Excellent fault-finding skills.
• Good communica�on skills.
• On-site team management skills.
• Coping with pressures and setbacks.
• Able to meet deadlines of high-pressure projects
• Traceable, working knowledge and experience in the renewable energy field. (Inverters, Solar, etc.) would be an advantage.
• Adhering to the company's principles and values
• This posi�on will require over�me work from �me to �me.
• Service excellence is key responsibility
• Reading and understanding electrical drawings.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We are commi ed to equity in our employment prac�ces It is our inten�on to appoint individuals with the aim of mee�ng our equity objec�ves. We reserve the right not to appoint if no suitable candidates are iden�fied
Closing Date for Applications: 25 April 2025
It started in 1992 and went from strength to strength.
The popular SPAR Women’s Races, said organisers, were started as a way to get women of all ages, shapes and sizes together to enjoy a safe 5km or 10km run and enjoy the day.
“In 2007, a competitive element was added to the SPAR Women’s Race with the introduction of the SPAR Grand Prix Series where professional runners were invited to take part in all of the regional races and compete for substantial cash prizes,” they said.
This year’s race took place on Sunday 30 March in Greenpoint and 16 000 people participated in this #Twenty20Thrive event.
Residents from all over the Overberg also joined.
SPAR Grabouw arranged a bus for all Grabouw’s participants and more than 70 women came together to be part of this challenge.
Seven club members from the new club in Grabouw, Grabouw Walk For Fun Walking Club, also participated in this event.
According to Jane Swart from Grabouw they enjoyed this event and are thankful to SPAR Grabouw who supported them.
“They walked the extra mile. They arranged transport and
helped us with the admin. They are really there for their community,” she said
Apart from Jane, other members from the Grabouw Walk For Fun, Letitia Piek, Bernice Lesley, Ziavia Matthys, Sanet Auret, Gene Williams and Claudene Jansen all took part in the SPAR Women’s Race.
During the event the defending champion Glenrose Xaba’s bid to become the fourth athlete to win the SPAR Grand Prix three times got off to a good start with her victory in the first SPAR Women’s 10km Challenge in Cape Town on Sunday.
The Boxer runner won the race in 33:13 to earn 20 points for the victory and five bonus points
She is just one point ahead of the Ethiopian Nedbank runner, Salem Gebre, who also earned five bonus points
They were the only senior runners to earn bonus points. Last year, Xaba won maximum bonus points in all her races.
Her slower time on Sunday may have been the result of a 30-minute delay at the start of the race, for safety reasons.
She said after the race that she was disappointed with her time. “We stood too long at the start and my muscles were very stiff and my body didn’t respond
well But I am happy that I was able to keep my focus and win the race.”
Xaba’s training partner, Karabo Mailula, is in third position on the log with 17 points.
Former SPAR Grand Prix winner Lebo Phalula is in fourth place, with 16. Phalula’s excellent run in Cape Town puts her top of the 40-49 age group one point ahead of SPAR Grand Prix debutant, Olga Firsova (Australia) who was also a top ten finisher on Sunday in eighth place overall
Capetonian Anne Stewart (Atlantic Athletics Club) leads the 50-59 age group with evergreen Judy Bird (Boxer) topping the 60+ age group a point ahead of Grace De Oliveira (Maxed Elite).
Both Bird and De Oliveira earned bonus points in Cape Town.
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Van hoogspring kan ’n mens vir Matao le Roux van Caledon min vertel, want dié 16-jarige atleet, wat al sedert sy laerskooldae aan hoogspring deelneem, ryg behoorlik die medaljes in en het talle rekords agter sy naam. (“Matao hoog in die wolke”: Hermanus Times 17 April 2024 en “Matao mik nog hoër”: Hermanus Times 20 November 2024).
Tydens die ASA junior kampioenskap, wat van 27-29 Maart in die Groenpuntstadion in Kaapstad gehou is, het Matao sy beste vertoning nog gelewer deur die o.18-mans met ’n allemintige hoogte van 2.10 m te wen en sodoende die SA kampioen in die betrokke oudersdomgroep te word.
Skaars ’n week later het Matao die afgelope Saterdag (5April) in Bloemfontein tydens die SA hoërskolebyeenkoms die o.17-hoogspring met ’n hoogte van 1.98m gewen – ten spyte van ’n besering.
Aan Hermanus Times vertel Matao: “Ek is in my noppies met my sprong van 2.10 m tydens die ASA-kampioenskap Ek het baie hard daarvoor geoefen en dit is ’n persoonlike beste vir my Ek het by ’n oefensessie in Bloemfontein ’n kuitbesering opgedoen, wat nogal baie seer was, maar ek het steeds hard gedruk vir ’n eerste plek en onder die omstandighede is ek tevrede met my wenhoogte.”
Maeve Jonkers, Matao se ma, sê: “Ek is so trots op Matao Ek het sommer begin huil toe hy die 2.10 m gespring het. Ook sy vertoning in Bloemfontein was iets om op trots te wees.”
Matao is sedert die begin van die skooljaar ’n leerder aan die Hoërskool Stellenbosch nadat hy ’n beurs van Endurocad, ’n organisasie sonder winsbejag, ontvang het. Dié organisasie spits hom toe op die atleet se ontwikkeling op persoonlike, sport en akademiese gebied. Dat dit vrugte afgewerp het, is deur Matao se puik onlangse prestasies bewys.
Over the weekend of 5-6 April the Hermanus Bowling Club Mixed Pairs Competition took place in very favourable weather conditions Sixteen teams entered the competition and after five rounds of 18 ends each a nailbiting final game ended as a draw and an extra end had to be played to decide who the winning team was. The team of Edmund Els and Laurie Keevy
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Dit sit nie in enigeen se broek om aan die veeleisende Ysterman-driekampkompetisie deel te neem nie, wat nog te sê om dit vir alle praktiese doeleindes in 12 ure te voltooi. Dit is presies wat Godfrey Gillion van Hawston reggekry het toe hy die kompetisie in 12 ure en een minuut (12:01) voltooi het.
“Die een minuut was toe ek gestop het om my vrou, Joy, te soen, my HawstonSkrik vir Niks-vlag te kry en ’n Maxitecfietsryhemp aan te trek, anders het ek dit in onder 12 ure voltooi,” spot dié “yster” van Hawston Hoewel dit die eerste keer was dat Gillion aan die Ysterman-kompetisie deelgeneem het, spog hy met die feit dat hy in die 225ste posisie uit altesaam 723 deelnemers en 15de uit 82 deelnemers in die 45-49-ouderdomsgroep vir mans geëindig het.
Dié gewilde sportgeleentheid, wat jaarliks honderde deelnemers van oor die land heen sowel as internasionale ultra-atlete lok, vertel Gillion, was ’n onvergeetlike ervaring wat elke
fantasties,” was sy mening.
Die driekamp behels dat atlete 3,8km in die see moet swem, gevolg deur 180km op ’n fiets ry voordat hulle ’n marathon van 42 km moet hardloop. Deelnemers het slegs 17 uur om al die items te voltooi sodat hulle met die gesogte IronMan-medalje om die nek kan spog
Die oopsee-swem, vertel Gillion, was gewis nie sy gunstelingitem of sy beste vertoning nie. “Dit was meer ’n mental uitdaging vir my. Ek het myself ge-pace; ek wou net die cut-off van twee ure haal ”
Sy liefde vir hardloop het hom gehelp om die marathon in 03:32 kaf te draf.
“Dit was die lekkerste! Al die mense langs die pad en die braaivleisreuk wat in die lug gehang het. Ek het die opdraandes gevoel, maar vir myself gesê ‘just stay in the moment’. Die fietsry was vir my ook maklik, want ek is gewoond aan ver ente ry,” sê die atleet.
LEWENSLANGEDROOM
Gillion het hard vir die Ysterman begin oefen nadat hy in September aan die Voet van Afrika-halfmarathon (21,1km) deelgeneem het. Die droom om
die Ysterman-kompetisie gehardloop
“Dit het my gefassineer, maar ek het gewonder hoe gaan ’n laaitie van Hawston, waar rugby die main ding is, aan só iets kan deelneem,” vertel hy Hy het egter nie toegelaat dat dié onsekerheid in die pad van sy Ystermandroom staan nie. Godfrey het met vasberadenheid, deursettingsvermoë en toegewydheid plus daardie ekstra “push” van ondersteuning van sy familie, die gemeenskap, sy werkgewers en borge begin om homself nie net liggaamlik nie, maar ook geestelik, vir die uitmergelende Ysterman-kompetisie voor te berei.
“Ek bly by die see, dus het ek nie baie vir die swem geoefen nie. Ek het wel ’n paar keer in Hawston se Olimpiese swembad geoefen waar Worsie en sy personeel baie tegemoetkomend was as ek bietjie laat moes oefen,” vertel Gillion Wat voorbereidings vir die fietsry en draf – sy twee gunstelinge – betref, het Gillion alles ingesit. Hy het ’n bekende gesig langs die R43 tussen Hawston en Hermanus geword aangesien hy elke oggend óf werk toe gedraf óf fietsgery het.
“Ek het een dag gedraf en die volgende fietsgery en net so nou en dan geswem,” bieg hy.
“Elkeen se toet-toet en vriendelike
groet as hulle verby my ry.. ek sou dit gewis nie sonder Hawston se mense en my borge se ondersteuning kon gedoen het nie.
“Dis hoekom ek met my Skrik vir Niks-vlag en my hemp met Maxitec, my hoofborg, se kenteken oor die wenstreep gehardloop het,” vertel hy
“Baie dankie aan my familie – my kinders Jayden, Tayla en Liam, my ma, Belinda, en veral my vrou, Joy – vir hul ondersteuning al het hulle my die afgelope paar maande amper nie gesien nie omdat ek so hard geoefen het. Ek is ook baie dankbaar vir die Here vir die krag en moed, want sonder Hom aan jou sy kan jy niks doen nie.”
Op die vraag of hy weer die Ysterman sal aanpak, het Gillion net laggend geantwoord: “Vra my weer wanneer my spiere nie so seer is nie!” Ten spyte hiervan droom hy intussen al daarvan om terug te keer om sy tyd in veral die swem-item te verbeter
“Ek wil graag die jeug – al is dit net my eie kinders – inspireer en vir hulle ’n positiewe rolmodel wees om te wys jy kan jou drome laat waar word as jy net hard werk en nooit moed opgee nie,” het hy afgesluit.
