HermanusTimes-E-edition-25June2025 by Novus Media

Murder suspect on parole

Bianca du Plessis

At least one of the three suspects accused of killing three men in cold blood in Hawston on Mother’s Day is out on parole.

This came to light on Friday 20 June, when Mzwandile “Zwai” Nyembezi started testifying during his bail application in Hermanus Magistrates’ Court.

The 50-year-old and his alleged accomplices, Tsepo Moahloli (39) and Mfundo Tom (40), appeared in court under heavy police guard for the murders of Uwellin “Pork” Salies, Vittorio Julies and Royston Plaatjies on Sunday 11 May in Linford Street, Hawston. Salies and Julies succumbed to their injuries on the scene, while Plaatjies died in hospital later on.

The court heard Nyembezi had allegedly been the driver of a BMW reportedly hijacked in Eersterivier.

Eric Ntabazalila, spokesperson for the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in the Western Cape, confirmed the charges against a fourth accused, named “Accused

1” for convenience’s sake, had been withdrawn, leaving only Nyembezi, Moahloli and Tom charged with the triple murder.

The prosecutor indicated the state would oppose the suspects’ bail application due to the seriousness of the crime and the fact that they were accused of Schedule 6 offences, namely murder. Accused 3 (Moahloli) abandoned his bail application.

The prosecutor also informed the court that records indicated Nyembezi was out on parole while Tom, who had a previous conviction for armed robbery, completed his parole last year.

BREAKTHROUGH

Moahloli and Luthando Ngedezi (35) were arrested at a security complex in Paarl on 28 May, when members of the Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) and detectives followed-up information about the whereabouts of suspects believed to have been responsible for the fatal shooting.

Paarl Post reported that Ngedezi and Moahloli abandoned their bail application when they appeared in the Paarl Magistrates’ Court on Friday 6 June for the possession of prohibited firearms and ammunition. The charges stemmed from the fact that AGU members seized an AK47 rifle and eight rounds of ammunition as well as three 9 mm pistols without serial numbers and various rounds of ammunition during the suspects' arrest on 28 May.

Lt-Col Malcolm Pojie, a provincial police spokesperson, reported that the firearms would be sent for ballistic testing to determine whether they had been used in the commission of crime. He stated that more charges could be added depending on the outcome of these tests.

Ngedezi and Moahloli’s next appearance for the firearm-related charges is scheduled for 5 August.

The first accused in the murder case made his first appearance in connection with the triple murder in the Hermanus Magistrates' Court on Monday 9 June. He was scheduled to start his bail application

on Wednesday the 18th. On this day he was, however, joined in the dock by another accused and the case was rolled over to the next day (Thursday 19 June) for Tom to be added to the case.

A large contingent of armed AGU officials were stationed inside as well as outside the courtroom while the suspects appeared. In his bail application Nyembezi admitted he was sentenced to three years' imprisonment in 2000 for culpable homicide, 28½ years for robbery and murder in 2002, for which he was on parole, and nine years in 2015 for robbery and illegal possession of a firearm. He indicated he would plead not guilty to the current murder charges.

Nyembezi admitted he made a booking for two nights at an establishment in Her-

manus for his co-accused, with whom he was seen on Saturday 10 May and Sunday. He denied any knowledge of the white BMW’s hijacking in Eersterivier, or that he was asked to clone a number plate to put on the hijacked vehicle, which he denied driving at the crime scene.

Nyembezi said he and his co-accused split up the Sunday after he took them to a shisanyama (restaurant selling meat). He then went to Onrus where he bought water and waited for someone. Afterwards, he said, he went to Zwelihle where he met his co-accused and they went back to the hotel. Nyembezi denied being friends with Salies. He also vehemently denied allegations that the friendship turned sour when he (Nyembezi) wanted to start dealing in drugs and extortion in Hawston.

Tsepo Moahloli is scheduled to appear in the Paarl Magistrates’ Court in August after the police found three 9 mm pistols as well as an AK47 and various rounds of ammunition at the premises where they arrested Moahloli and Luthando Ngedezi on 28 May. Moahloli was also charged with the triple murder in Hawston.

Video footage circulated on social media shows three shooters getting out of the white BMW and gunning their targets down in broad daylight.

It is alleged Mzwandile Nyembezi was the driver of the white BMW that had been hijacked in Eersterivier.

Rural crime stats under spotlight

Rasaad Adams

The contentious debate on farm attacks was taken to Parliament earlier this month when Ian Cameron, in his capacity as the DA’s spokesperson on police, called on the South African Police Service to declare farm attacks and rural violence on both farmers and workers a national policing priority.

“This is not only to protect the food producers of the country,” he said, “but to defend every South African who labours in our agricultural heartlands under constant threat of violence.”

Cameron said while the 12,4% national decrease in murder over the last quarter is welcome, the unrelenting violence that rural communities continue to face cannot be ignored.

The fourth quarter crime statistics included a section titled “attacks on rural communities”.

Under this section the police recorded that between January and March 2025 six murders and 13 attempted murders took place in farming areas, and one rape case was reported.

In this period there were 11 assaults with intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (GBH) and 53 robberies with aggravating circumstances also recorded.

“These are often not opportunistic crimes. They are calculated, brutal and often feature torture, rape and execution-style-killings.

“Many of these attacks are disproportionately violent where victims are left mutilated and tortured.”

Cameron argued that these attacks are not just crimes against individuals.

“They are attacks on the constitutional right to dignity, life and safety. They are attacks on the very viability of our rural economy, food security, employment and national stability.”

He said government's Rural Safety Strategy that was “adopted with much fanfare” remained inconsistently implemented and underfunded without clear

Grabouw-polisie ruk op

Die Grabouw-polisie loop die ekstra myl vir gemeenskapsveiligheid. Beamptes het op 21 en 22 Junie in samewerking met provinsiale verkeer, die gemeenskapspolisiëringsforum, die Community in Blue en plaaslike buurtwagte ’n projek van stapel gestuur om die dorp veilig te hou. “Ons het ons daarop toegespits om enige gevaarlike wapens van die strate af te kry en bestuurders wat onder die invloed van alkohol ry, in hegtenis te neem,” het een van die woordvoerders gesê. Maar wat vir die betrokke partye seker die hoogtepunt was, was toe hulle

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accountability.

“Crime intelligence in rural areas is scarce to non-existent. Rural police stations remain understaffed, under-resourced and overwhelmed.

“A recent police strategic briefing highlighted, once again, the need for an intelligence-led policing model to guide operations. This is a move the DA wholeheartedly supports.

“This must not remain in the realm of theory. It must translate into rural deployments backed by crime analyses, actionable intelligence and swift prosecution-led investigations.”

The South African government initially adopted the Rural Safety Strategy in July 2011. It was later reviewed and approved in August 2019, and the reviewed strategy was implemented starting April 2020.

The strategy is a comprehensive approach to addressing safety and security in rural areas, including both farming communities and general rural populations. It focuses on enhanced policing, accessibility and integrated, multi-disciplinary crime-prevention measures.

The strategy aims to reduce crime, improve service delivery and strengthen relationships between law enforcement and rural communities.

op onwettige sjebiens toegeslaan en die betrokke drinkplekke gesluit het. “Ons het ook by spaza-winkels toegeslaan, produkte wat al verval het van die rakke afgehaal en waarskuwings uitgereik,” het die woordvoerder gesê.

Verder het hulle Sondag (22 Junie) op dwelmhuise toegeslaan en dit nie net gesluit nie, maar ook twee beweerde dwelmhandelaars in hegtenis geneem. Die gemeenskap het hul lof vir die projek uitgespreek. Een van die inwoners het op Facebook gesê: “Goeie werk. Hou so aan – die dwelms moet uit ons dorp kom.”

Cybercrime on the rise in property transactions

As property transactions increasingly shift online for convenience and speed cybercriminals are seizing the opportunity to exploit buyers and sellers. With significant sums of money and sensitive information exchanged during these transactions, both parties are prime targets for fraud.

Criminals frequently impersonate property practitioners or conveyancers and attempt to deceive buyers and sellers into depositing funds into fraudulent bank accounts. To protect yourself our advice is the following:

• Beware of urgent payment requests: Scammers often use pressure tactics, stressing the urgency of finalising a deal. These demands often coincide with a sudden change in banking details, an alarming red flag that should never be ignored.

• Always verify banking details: Before making any payments, contact your conveyancer or property practitioner directly – preferably via phone – to confirm the legitimacy of banking information. Banks can also verify account details for added assurance. We will never change our banking information and we invite clients to confirm the details as

mentioned.

• Educate yourself about common scams: understanding how fraudsters operate helps identify and avoid suspicious activity.

Staying informed could prevent falling victim to increasingly sophisticated schemes.

• Secure your email: Cybercriminals frequently hack email accounts to intercept communication and alter payment instructions. Use strong, unique passwords, avoid sharing login credentials, and ensure your device has up-to-date antivirus software. As cybercrime evolves alongside digital property transactions vigilance is critical. By staying cautious, verifying details and proactively protecting personal information, property buyers and sellers can greatly reduce their risk of fraud and ensure smoother, safer transactions.

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Ian Cameron, in his capacity as the DA’s spokesperson on police, called on the South African Police Service to declare farm attacks and rural violence on both farmers and workers a national policing priority.

Kinders bly belangrik hier

Mitzi Buys

Elke kind, ongeag ouderdom of sosiale stand, het die reg op beskerming, soos verwoord in die Kinderwet van 2005 in die Grondwet van Suid-Afrika. Nasionale Kinderbeskermingsweek is in 1997 ingestel om gemeenskappe en kinders van kinderregte bewus te maak. Verskeie rolspelers het gedurende Kinderbeskermingsweek, wat van 29 Mei tot 5 Junie plaasgevind het, bewusmakingsveldtogte in Caledon gereël. Die VG kerk in Bergsig het ’n inspirerende jeugdiens gehou, wat voorafgegaan is deur ’n straatoptog deur die jeugbrigade.

Die Caledon-biblioteek, in samewerking met die Caledon-museum, het ’n byeenkoms in die Caledon-stadsaal aangebied met openbare deelname aan ’n dialoog oor kinderbeskerming. Verskeie organisasies soos die departemente van maatskaplike dienste, justisie, onderwys en gesondheid asook Legal Aid, die polisie, One Billion Rising, Flourish, Badisa, Bowl Addiction Centre en @Home Learning Yeboneers het aan die bespreking deelgeneem.

Gerhard Afrika-van Wyk van die Cale-

don-biblioteek sê: “Die doel met hierdie gesprek was dat die gemeenskap (ouers, pleegouers, voogde, versorgers en kinders) in gesprek tree met verskeie diensleweringsbelanghebbendes om te bepaal of ons gemeenskappe genoeg ingelig is oor die dienste wat dié organisasies lewer en ook om die vertroue in hierdie organisasies se diensleweringsvermoë te versterk.”

Afrika-van Wyk sê die dialoog het in ’n goeie gees plaasgevind en alle rolspelers het nie net aan die gesprek deelgeneem nie, maar ook besef dat hierdie soort dialoog uiters belangrik is en meer gereeld moet plaasvind. Lizël Kimber van Beyond Black Mountain en Afrika-van Wyk was die gesprekfasiliteerders.

Badisa Caledon het hul kinderbeskermingsboodskap deur middel van ’n poppekasvertoning oorgedra. Rayvon Joemath sê hulle het ’n kleuterskool in Tesselaarsdal, die VGK-kinderbond asook die Uiltjies-kleuterskool in samewerking met die Yeboneers met hul poppekas besoek. Ouers sowel as kinders het die vertonings bygewoon. “Kwesbaarheid van ons toekoms” was Badisa se tema vir kinderbeskermingsweek.

Week vir kinders fokus op regte

Kinderbeskermingsweek in SuidAfrika, wat jaarliks van die laaste week van Mei tot die eerste week van Junie gehou word, is ’n belangrike geleentheid om bewustheid te verskerp oor kinders se regte en die noodsaaklikheid om hulle teen mishandeling en verwaarlosing te beskerm.

Hierdie jaar se tema was: “Werk saam om geweld teen kinders te stop,” met die klem daarop om hande te vat en saam te werk om ’n veiliger omgewing vir die jeug te skep.

En dit is presies wat die Elpidastigting in samewerking met die plaaslike Yeboneers en Kindersorg Napier gedoen het toe hulle ’n spesiale program ter viering van Kinderbeskermingsweek by die Nuwerusnasorgsentrum aangebied het.

Die Yeboneers het die jongspan met verskeie aktiwiteite laat litte losmaak en hulle sodoende belangrike lesse geleer. Kindersorg Napier en die span van die Elpida-stigting het ook ’n poppekasvertoning aangebied.

Volgens die Elpida-stigting was die klem van die aktiwiteite en poppekasvertoning op liggaamsveiligheid.

Na afloop van die program het die Elpida-stigting ook vir 50 kinders wat deel van die program was, elkeen ’n “Teddie van Hoop” met ’n spesiale boodskappie daarby gegee.

Die organisasie doen ’n beroep op die gemeenskap om hul breiprojek, wat ten

Elpida-stigting, Kindersorg Napier en die plaaslike Yeboneers het die jongspan van Nuwerus nasorgsentrum in Napier in Kinderbeskermingsweek besoek.

doel het om artikels soos warm mussies en serpe vir jonger kinders en bejaardes uit te deel, te ondersteun deur self die artikels te brei en te skenk of wol vir die projek te skenk.

• Skakel die Elpida-stigting by 028 001 0557 of besoek hul Facebook-blad vir nog inligting.

Badisa se poppekasvertoning by Uiltjies-kleuterskool.

R162,57 million budgeted for roads

The Overberg District Municipality's road budget allocation has been increased to R162,57 million for the 2025'2026 financial year.

This announcement was made last week when the Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, together with officials from the provincial Department of Infrastructure, met with road workers, municipal officials, councillors, and mayors of the Overberg District, to discuss the new Provincial Roads Delivery Model for the region.

The engagement followed similar sessions on the Garden Route, in the Central Karoo, Cape Winelands and West Coast districts as part of the Department of Infrastructure’s province-wide roadshow to introduce the new Provincial Roads Delivery Model.

Simmers said: “The introduction of the new Provincial Roads Delivery Model marks a fundamental shift in how road infrastructure will be managed across the province.

“ This model phases out the road agency function of district municipalities. While standardisation remains critical I assess each case on its own merits, guided by the principles of cost-efficiency, value for money, and service excellence.”

He explained that this strategic re-evalu-

ation of the roads delivery model, previously implemented through district municipalities, is underpinned by a comprehensive five-year assessment of performance and value for money for the residents of the Western Cape.

“Through our evaluations we observed that each district operates uniquely, and in the Overberg there is a distinct and commendable focus on people. The full attendance at today’s session reflects the strong support from leadership to ensure that staff are engaged and directly informed.”

Grabouw unites to raise road-safety awareness

Ayatolah September

In a strong show of unity and commitment to saving lives, stakeholders from across the Grabouw community gathered early on 12 June to shine a spotlight on road safety along the N2 highway, an infamous stretch where pedestrians, particularly youth, are at high risk of being struck by speeding vehicles.

The initiative, held as part of Youth month activities, brought together the South African Police Service (SAPS), Provincial Traffic Law Enforcement, local councillors, the Department of Health, Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) road safety ambassadors, Community Policing Forum (CPF), and various community organisations. The event focused on raising awareness of the dangers of crossing the N2 on foot, particularly during early morning and evening hours when visibility is low. Many young people in the area cross the busy highway daily to get to school or work, or to relieve themselves due to insufficient toilets, often risking their lives.

The chair of the CPF David Williams said: “Our youth are not just the future,

they are the now. We cannot continue to lose them to preventable tragedies. This campaign is about empowering them with knowledge and encouraging the entire community to make road safety a shared priority.”

Community members were encouraged to wear bright or reflective clothing and to use safer crossing points wherever possible. Visibility, especially during winter mornings, was emphasised as a key factor in preventing accidents. EPWP ambassadors and other volunteers handed out reflective armbands and educated passersby on the importance of being seen. Traffic officers also engaged with motorists, reminding them to reduce speed, and remain alert, particularly in residential and school zones.

The event is part of an ongoing road safety campaign spearheaded by the Western Cape Government’s Road Safety Management and its partners, aiming to reduce pedestrian fatalities and encourage behavioural change through education and community involvement.

As the morning sun rose over Grabouw, the collective message was clear: “Every life matters. Be seen. Be safe.”

Simmers highlighted the Overberg District Municipality’s performance, stating it had consistently delivered high-quality work, met annual targets and provided good value for money.

“In instances where targets were not met the deviations were transparently documented and approved. Given this track record the road function will not be absorbed back into the provincial department.

“ODM will retain its current role, subject to a renewed contractual framework and a more robust monitoring and evaluation process.”

The minister acknowledged the tangible outcomes of ODM’s performance, saying: “Because of the district’s proven capacity and commitment, we have responsibly increased the roads budget allocation in the Overberg from R77,09 million in 2016-'17 to R162,57 million for the 2025-'26 financial year. More significantly, we are now in a position to explore how ODM can support other municipalities in fulfilling their road-related mandates.”

Sakkie Franken, Executive Mayor of the Overberg District Municipality, stated: “Every apple, ton of canola and grain from our region depends on road infrastructure.

“Every tourist that visits supports job creation but they need safe, accessible roads. I am proud of the ODM roads team and even more proud today that our efforts are being recognised at provincial level.

“We are eager to partner with the Western Cape Government and the private sector to achieve our ambitious targets, especially given the extent of our gravel road network.”

In closing, Simmers emphasised the broader impact of the new delivery model and said: “With quality roads comes investment. Investment drives infrastructure development. Infrastructure development creates jobs. Jobs bring dignity and improves the well-being to our communities.”

Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers met with ODM Mayor Sakkie Franken, mayors of the local municipalities within the Overberg district, officials, councillors and road workers to discuss the new Provincial Roads Delivery Model for the Overberg.

Community members were encouraged to wear bright or reflective clothing and to use safer crossing points.

Road rage is so unnecessary

Shared responsibility for understanding road laws, whether from a cyclist’s or driver’s perspective, must be a peaceful affair.

As someone who has been cycling for 13 years and driving on South African roads with equal experience I’ve always prided myself on understanding both perspectives. I’ve been actively involved in community cycling safety initiatives for over a decade, advocating for the protection of cyclists while promoting responsible road sharing.

Recently, however, I found myself in an uncomfortable position that serves as a stark reminder that even experienced road users can make mistakes, and that our road laws need better understanding from all parties involved.

While driving into Hermanus I momentarily took my eyes off the road, a split-second lapse that every human driver has experienced. In that moment I failed to maintain the legally-required 1-m distance from two cyclists who were riding side by side along the yellow line. It was an error, plain and simple, and one I immediately acknowledged.

On realising my mistake I raised my hand in apology, a gesture of accountability that I believe is essential when we make errors on the road. I then proceeded to join the queue of traffic waiting at the traffic lights, expecting the matter to be resolved through this acknowledgment.

What happened next, however, highlighted a concerning aspect of roadrage culture that affects all road users, regardless of their mode of transport. The cyclist approached my vehicle and, when I lowered my window expecting a civil conversation, unleashed a torrent of verbal abuse that continued despite my repeated apologies. While I understand near-miss incidents can be frightening and emotionally charged, the response demonstrated a troubling trend towards aggression and not constructive dialogue.

During this confrontation I attempted to discuss the relevant road laws, specifically, the legal requirement for cyclists to ride in single file rather than abreast. The cyclist’s response was to justify their positioning by claiming they were “riding in the yellow line” as if this somehow superseded traffic regulations.

This incident highlights crucial gaps in road-law understanding:

WESTERN CAPE PASSING LAWS FOR MOTORISTS:

Under 60 km/h: Maintain 1-m clearance when passing cyclists; Over 60 km/h: Maintain 1,5-m clearance when passing cyclists. These distances are mandatory.

CYCLING REGULATIONS:

Single-file riding: Cyclists are required to ride in single file, not abreast. Road positioning: The yellow line does not grant special exemption from traffic

laws.

Predictable behaviour: Cyclists must follow consistent, predictable patterns. The problem with riding abreast is that when two cyclists ride side by side, they create several safety hazards, including the following:

Impossible passing distances: Motorists cannot maintain the required 1-1,5 m clearance without crossing into oncoming traffic

Increased road space: Two cyclists abreast effectively double the space required for safe passing

Traffic disruption: Forces motorists to either risk dangerous overtaking or remain stuck behind at significantly reduced speeds

Legal violation: Riding abreast violates traffic regulations regardless of road positioning.

This incident reinforces that road safety is a shared responsibility requiring:

From motorists:

Constant attention and focus while driving.

Respect for legally-mandated passing distances.

Patience when safe passing opportunities aren't immediately available.

Immediate acknowledgment and apology for mistakes.

From cyclists:

Adherence to single-file riding regulations; understanding road positioning doesn’t override traffic laws.

Constructive rather than aggressive responses to road incidents.

Recognition that yellow lines are guidance, not legal exemptions.

Moving forward:

After 13 years of cycling and community advocacy, I've learned that road safety improvements come through education, not confrontation. While I accept full responsibility for my momentary lapse in attention, the incident shows we need:

• Better education about cycling laws for all road users.

• Clearer enforcement of single-file riding requirements.

• More constructive dialogue when incidents occur.

• Mutual respect, not aggressive confrontation.

Road safety is not about cyclists versus motorists; it’s about all of us sharing the same space responsibly. When mistakes occur, as they inevitably will, our response should focus on learning and improving, and not blame and aggression.

I’ve spent more than a decade advocating for cycling safety and remain committed to promoting better understanding among all road users. The incident, if anything, reminds us we all have room for improvement, and constructive dialogue will always be more effective than verbal assault. The road belongs to us all; let’s share it safely, legally and respectfully.

Jacqui Jackson

Unnecessary harassment

I am writing to express my profound concern and frustration regarding an incident involving the local traffic department on 31 May in Steenbras Street, Hermanus Industrial Area.

Between 14:00 and 15:00, traffic officers were conducting a stop-and-go operation, checking licences and vehicles. My concern stems from an incident in which a vehicle, attempting to enter business premises just before the official stop, was pulled to the side of the road. The driver, on seeing the instruction to do so, acknowledged it with a thumbs-up and proceeded to comply.

Despite this clear indication of obedience the officer immediately began to harass the driver. His primary complaint was that the Traffic Department “expects obedience when a traffic officer instructs you to pull off," implying insubordination where none existed. This aggressive tone was entirely unwarranted and set an immediate negative precedent for the interaction.

The officer then proceeded to scrutinise the vehicle, questioning why the front number plate was not fixed to the front bumper. The driver attempted to

Quick urgent response

My family and I would like to send a shout-out to CuLive Security and Overstrand Fire and Rescue for their very quick response to our crisis recently.

Our extractor caught fire and our fire extinguisher didn’t do the job. We pressed the panic button connected to CuLive, which contacted us immediately and then contacted Overstrand Fire and Rescue on our behalf. Both parties were here in record time and the damage was minimal.

Thank you very much, Faure family

Vuurtoring bekoor

Die Dangerpoint-vuurtoring in Gansbaai bly een van die gewildste aantrekkings van die dorp. Jy kry elke maand die geleentheid om die toring gratis te gaan besoek. Cobus Germishuys het dié mooi foto van die vuurtoring teen sonsondergang geneem. Foto: Cobus Germishuys

explain that the vehicle had recently undergone a roadworthy test, that the number plate was clearly visible in the front window, and they had the necessary bracket, intending to mount it as soon as possible. Despite this reasonable explanation, and the fact that the plate was visible, the officer continued to threaten the driver with suspension of his licence.

It was evident that the officer was flexing his authority in a manner that was unhelpful and entirely unnecessary. After a needlessly hostile encounter the officer eventually let the driver go. This incident was a terrible and unnecessary display of overreach and harassment by an official whose duty is to serve and protect the public. Such conduct undermines public trust and cooperation, and it reflects poorly on the Hermanus Traffic Department. I urge the department to review its approach to public interactions and ensure its officers conduct themselves with professionalism and respect, rather than resorting to intimidation for minor, easily resolvable issues.

A concerned resident CONTACT US/KONTAK ONS 028 312 3717

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LETTERS/BR

Grabouw word mooi ingekleur

Jy sien haar orals... met ’n oorjas aan en verfkwas in die hand verf Charlie Vettori dorpe – en dis nie die figuurlike “rooi verf” nie, sy maak dit mooi.

Dié kunssinnige vrou en semi-afgetrede kunstenaar het verlede week die ingang van Grabouw opgehelder met die mooiste muurskilderye van appels, pere en proteas – alles eie aan Grabouw. Charlie vertel nadat Grabouw-plaaswag gesien het wat sy in Sir Lowry’s Pass Village doen, het hulle haar gekontak om Grabouw ook met haar talent op te vrolik. “Dit is vir my ’n eer om dit te kan doen en ek geniet elke oomblik daarvan.”

Dié boorling van Brittanje, wie se kunswerke in Monte Casino, die Livingstone-hotel in Zambië en ook in die New Pearls Tower in Umhlanga te sien is, het ’n paar jaar gelede na Sir Lowry’s Pass verhuis en nadat sy gesien het hoe vaal die dorp lyk, het sy besluit om elke oop muur met haar kunstalent te bedek. “Dit is vir my lekker om ’n verskil in die gemeenskap te maak en as ek nou deur die village ry en sien hoe mense by die muurskilderye foto’s neem, is dit vir my ’n riem onder die hart.”

Nadat hulle haar gekontak het, het sy die geleentheid met albei arms aangegryp. Die vervelige “Welkom in Grabouw” is vinnig opgekikker met alles wat eie is aan die streek. “Ek skilder nie net nie – ek doen navorsing oor die plek en Grabouw, wat appel- en peerwêreld is, moet dit weerspieël.” Sy vertel ook hoe lekker dit was om die projek aan te pak. “Die inwoners

was baie vriendelik, het die toeter gedruk as hulle daar verbyry en selfs by die ingangsbord kom selfies neem.”

Vir Charlie is skilder nie net ’n passie nie, maar om ander te help om ook ’n verskil te maak, maak dit vir haar lekker. Dit is waarom sy die Paint Magic Team op die been gebring het om ander op te hef. “Ek het die program begin en mense gebruik, hulle geleer en opgelei. Vandag is hulle letterlik my regterhand en ek kan nie sonder hulle nie,” vertel sy trots.

Charlie bly besig en kan nie voorbly met versoeke van oor die Helderberg heen nie.

“Ons het onlangs ’n vraghouer in Macassar geverf en was ook doenig by Somerset-Wes. Dis nie altyd maklik om al die materiaal soos verf en verfkwaste self te koop nie; daarom maak ons ook staat op inwoners se oop beursies.” Sy het ’n backabuddy.co.za/ campaign/paint-slpv~7 veldtog van stapel gesuur en vra mense om haar te kontak indien hulle iets wil skenk. Charlie se kontaknommer is 082 335 5303.

Cli Path dream comes true

It was a long-standing dream that has finally come true.

Last year the Cliff Path Action Group began to join the two sections of the 12 km Cliff Path, but this didn’t happen without any problems nor without opposition from the Poole’s Bay residents. In October 2024 the High Court ordered the Poole’s Bay Residents Association to remove the illegal balustrade that blocked the Cliff Path and to pay all the legal costs (“Happy Day for Cliff Path”, Hermanus Times, 23 October 2024). And now it is finally happening and the 800 m link at Poole’s Bay was completed on Friday 20 June.

“This is a remarkable achievement,” Jobre Stassen of the Hermanus Cliff Path Action Group, declared, “and we could not have done it without all the contractors. We used only local contractors, and this not only saved us money, but the service we received from them was remarkable.”

To thank all the workers the Cliff Path

Renewable energy solutions for all

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Action Group has appealed to the community to make donations. On its WhatsApp group it said a team of approximately 30 incredible workers, in tough conditions and always with a smile, moved 720 tons of concrete – effectively 6 600 loads – by wheelbarrow to craft the coastal path for all to enjoy.

“The support was overwhelming and together with De Jagers we were able to show the workers how grateful we are for their hard work,” Stassen said.

On 20 June at the hand over and the opening of the 800 link Irene Pieterse said on WhatsApp: “Mission accomplished... celebrating the 30 workers who made history in Hermanus! All your donations contributed to a certificate of appreciation, a bag of groceries, a De Jagers voucher to the value of R2 000 each (plus De Jagers added a big discount) and a celebratory lunch. Thank you for making this possible! They had the biggest smiles and were overjoyed.”

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The opening of the 800 m link of the Cli Path on 20 June.

Die muur soos wat dit gelyk het voordat Charlie Vettori en haar span dit opgevrolik het.

Eon nou by FynArts

Die bestuurskomitee van die Hermanus FynArtskunstefees het onlangs aangekondig dat Eon de Vos as die nuwe feesdirekteur met ingang van Oktober 2025 aangestel is.

Hy volg in die spore van Mary Faure, wat die fees in 2013 van stapel gestuur het en ná meer as ’n dekade se uitmuntende leierskap gaan uittree. Eon, tans stasiehoof van Fine Music Radio, was van die jare tagtig af ’n bekende naam op Suid-Afrikaanse radio en televisie en later ook ’n huishoudelike gesig in programme soos Pasella, Potpourri, GMSA en Morning Live Op radio het hy sy uitsaailoopbaan by Radio Highveld (later Highveld Stereo) begin en later by Radio 5 (nou 5FM) as spitsprogram-aanbieder aangesluit.

Benewens verskeie be–stuursposisies in openbare betrekkinge en reklame by ’n vooraanstaande agentskap, het Eon ook as besturende direkteur van Highveld Stereo gedien en was hy die stigtingsbesturende direkteur van Classic FM in Johannesburg. Eon se passie vir lugvaart het hom verskeie akrobatiese vliegtoekennings besorg en hy het as senior kaptein by ’n plaaslike kommersiële lugredery afgetree voordat hy by Fine Music Radio aangesluit het.

Die FynArts-fees het sedert 2013 tot een van Suid-Afrika se voorste multi-kunstefeeste gegroei. Dit het ’n lewendige jaarlikse viering van kreatiwiteit en kultuur geword, wat musiek, visuele kunste, letterkunde, kulinêre ervarings en stimulerende gesprekke saamweef. Die fees ondersteun ook ’n florerende ontwikkelingsfonds wat in vennootskap met kunsorganisasies en onderwysinstellings werk. Oor sy aanstelling het Eon gesê: “FynArts het ’n hoeksteen van die Suid-Afrikaanse

kultuurkalender geword en dit is vir my ’n eer om met die volgende hoofstuk toevertrou te word. Ek sien daarna uit om saam met die toegewyde span, kunstenaars en breër gemeenskap op Mary se buitengewone nalatenskap voort te bou.”

Mary Faure het haar vertroue in die oorgang uitgespreek: “Dit was ’n groot voorreg om FynArts van sy vroegste dae af te lei. Ek glo dat Eon se kombinasie van ervaring, visie en sy diep liefde vir die kunste hom ideaal maak om die fees na sy volgende era te lei. Ek wens hom alle sukses toe.”

Die voorsitter van die FynArts-bestuurskomitee, Richard King, het Eon in die FynArts-familie hartlik verwelkom. King het ook die opregte dank van kunsliefhebbers, kunstenaars en die gemeenskap aan Mary oorgedra vir haar uitsonderlike leierskap in die omskepping van ’n beskeie kunsbyeenkoms tot een van Suid-Afrika se voorste winterfeeste – ’n viering van uitvoerende en visuele kunste, kos, musiek, film en denke.

Hoewel Mary as Feesdirekteur uittree, sal sy voortgaan om projekte vir die FynArtsontwikkelingsfonds te bevorder en in te stel, wat ten doel het om groei, bevordering en opvoeding in die kunste aan te moedig.

Jong leerder reik

Dit verg net een mens om ’n verskil te maak, en in hierdie geval is dit ’n graad 7-leerder aan die Laerskool Hermanus wat uit haar pad gegaan het om iets goeds vir ander te doen.

Ava Grebe het aandagtig geluister toe haar onderwyseres, Karin Austin, die klas van die Sweethearts Foundation vertel. Die Sweethearts Foundation samel die plastiekknippies in wat jy kry as jy brood koop, koeldrankdoppies en die deksels van wegneem-warmdrankies. Wanneer hulle genoeg het, koop hulle rolstoele vir behoeftiges. Volgens die organisasie help die stigting nie net om die omgewing te bewaar nie, maar ook om mense te help waar hulle kan. Ava het dadelik toe sy van die inisiatief hoor, haar skoolhoof genader, die missie van die Sweethearts Foundation met die hele skool gedeel en ’n plan beraam om die stigting te help. Teen April het sy haar inisiatief van stapel gestuur en bokse in al 35 klaskamers gesit en elke week het sy en van haar skoolmaats hul “vonds” in ontvangs geneem en dit dan uitgesorteer. Met die inisiatief het Ava al meer as 100 kg van die plastiekknippies en proppies ingesamel, wat sy toe op haar beurt by Seeff in Strand afgelaai het aangesien hulle een van die versamelpunte van die Sweethearts Foundation is.

Die hoof van Seeff Strand en Seeff Gordonsbaai, Alten Vermaak, was uit die veld geslaan

oor die goeie gebaar. “Namens Seeff Strand en Seeff Gordonsbaai wil ons jou bedank vir jou bydrae tot ons Tops and Tags-projek. Ons waardeer dit opreg. Jou ongelooflike poging om meer as 45 kilogram proppies en knippies in te samel, is werklik inspirerend. As ’n graad 7-leerder aan die Laerskool Hermanus toon jou toewyding en harde werk ’n vlak van deernis en verbintenis wat ver bo jou jare strek.”

Volgens hom maak iemand soos Ava ’n daadwerklike verskil in die lewe van ander en is hulle trots om met Ava verbind te word.

Eon de Vos is as die nuwe feesdirekteur van Hermanus FynArts aangestel.

Ava Grebe by al die plastiekproppies en -knippies wat sy ingesamel het. Ava is ’n gr. 7-leerder aan die Laerskool Hermanus.

A boon for renosterveld

In a remarkable triumph for conservation efforts the Overberg has secured a precious jewel in its biodiversity crown. Haarwegskloof, home to the largest remaining connected stretch of renosterveld on earth, officially has had provincial nature-reserve status from April. This landmark declaration represents not just a win for conservation, but is a beacon of hope for one of South Africa’s most threatened and unique ecosystems.

The reserve is owned by WWF South Africa and managed by the Overberg Renosterveld Trust (ORT), a non-profit organisation dedicated to protecting and restoring the fragile renosterveld ecosystem that once covered large parts of the Overberg.

Located between Swellendam and Bredasdorp, the Haarwegskloof Renosterveld Nature Reserve spans 547 ha of critically-endangered Eastern Rûens Shale Renosterveld. It’s home to a remarkable diversity of endemic and rare plant species. Threatened bird species such as Black Harrier and Cape Vulture have been recorded here

as well as secretive mammals, including the aardwolf and aardvark.

CapeNature facilitates the legal administrative process to declare these sites protected areas in terms of the National Environmental Protected Areas Act (Act 57 of 2003). The declaration, made in April 2025 by Western Cape Provincial Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning Anton Bredell, cements the site’s status as a vital stronghold for one of South Africa’s most threatened ecosystems. He congratulated the different stakeholders for working together to make this conservation initiative a reality.

“We have excellent environmental legislation in South Africa, but without passionate and dedicated stakeholders, it would mean very little. I am especially proud of the work CapeNature continues to do to expand the conservation estate in the province. We know that healthy biodiversity is key to protect and buffer us against extreme weather and climate change. But more than that, we owe it to future generations to protect our unique and precious

natural environment.”

CapeNature CEO Dr Ashley Naidoo said CapeNature, the ORT and WWF South Africa have a long-standing relationship with each other. “This declaration is an acknowledgement of the ongoing and admirable conservation efforts that the ORT is carrying out in the Overberg. CapeNature supports these efforts through assessing and reviewing the biodiversity value of these important biodiversity areas. Through stewardship facilitation, legal support and on-the-ground collaboration, CapeNature continues to assist in securing the future of some of the Western Cape’s most vulnerable ecosystems.”

For Dr Odette Curtis-Scott, CEO and founder of the ORT, the declaration marks a milestone in the journey to protect this irreplaceable landscape. “Renosterveld is one of the most threatened vegetation types in South Africa, with an estimated 5% of its original extent intact. Much of it has been ploughed for agriculture, and what little remains is highly fragmented, making the formal protection of Haarwegskloof as a nature reserve really important.”

Haarwegskloof, home to the largest remaining connected stretch of renosterveld on earth, was officially declared a provincial nature reserve in April.

The declaration provides the highest level of legal protection under the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act. It ensures that the Haarwegskloof Renosterveld Nature Reserve will remain dedicated to conservation efforts, while allowing for scientific research, habitat restoration and low-impact eco-tourism activities. “We hope our ongoing work with incredible partners and landowners will inspire further protection of renosterveld remnants throughout the region,” said Curtis-Scott.

Haarwegskloof stands as an example of what is possible when government and private organisations work together in the conservation of South African and Western Cape biodiversity.

Elpida reik uit na pa’s en seuns

Die Elpida-stigting het onlangs ’n spesiale pa-en-seun-aand in samewerking met die Napier-vaardigheidskool gehou.

Dié geleentheid was die eerste van ’n reeks met die spesifieke doel om ’n goeie ondersteuningsnetwerk vir mans (pa’s en seuns) te bied.

Volgens Chandré Behr is die Elpida-stigting se doelwit met sy pa-en-seun-projek om ’n ondersteuningsgroep vir plaaslike

mans te bied waar hulle mekaar “geestelik, emosioneel en prakties” kan bemoedig, raad kan deel en mekaar motiveer om verantwoordelike manne te wees wat hul plek in die samelewing kan vol staan.

Carmen Jagers, die Elpida-stigting se kantoorbestuurder, het bygevoeg: “Die doelwit is om manne met sterk selfvertroue en ’n standvastige karakter te ontwikkel, wat ingeligte besluite en keuses sal kan maak, hul vlerke kan sprei en positiewe verandering binne hul huishouding in die

wêreld, hul omgewing en hul gemeenskap kan bewerkstellig.

“Ons wil die deelnemers leer hoe om verantwoordelike manne, broers en seuns te wees en goeie waardestelsels in te stel.

“Ons sal ook op selfbeeldontwikkeling fokus om sodoende die beste in elkeen na vore te bring. Ons slagspreuk vir die projek is: Een persoon, een huishouding, een gemeenskap, een dorp op ’n keer.”

Tydens die eerste sessie van die projek moes die deelnemers beantwoord wie hulle

Goeie herinneringe van skooldae

Dit was ’n vrolike aand – herinneringe is gedeel en ou vriendskapsbande hernu toe Hawston Sekondêr se matriekklas van die jaar 2000 ná meer as twee dekades vir hul 25-jaarreünie saamgetrek het.

Altesaam 30 oudleerders het onlangs saam met van hul oudonderwysers, ’n voormalige opsigter en die nuwe hoof van die skool gekuier om stories van die verlede sowel as hul lewensreis sedert hul skooldae uit te ruil. Om die blywende impak

van vriendskap en herinnering te beklemtoon, is kerse aangesteek ter herinnering aan ou klasmaats en onderwysers wat oor die jare heen hul lewe verloor het.

Die oudskoolhoof Idy Adams en sy vrou, Marlene – wat ook ’n onderwyser was – sowel as Una Gillion, wat tydens die groep se skooljare deel van die nie-doserende personeel was, en die huidige skoolhoof van Hawston Sekondêr, Lucille Poole, was onder die gaste wat

genooi is om die mylpaal te deel.

“Namate die aand aangestap het,” het Elizabeth “Libby” Arendse, een van die organiseerders, vertel, “die staaltjies en inspirerende toesprake het bygedra om die gebeurtenis werklik onvergeetlik te maak.

“Ons het tydens die reünie nie net die goeie ou dae herleef nie, maar weer eens bevestig dat die bande van die klas van 2000 steeds sterk is – ongeag hoe almal se lewenspaadjies uitgedraai het.”

is en wat hul doelwitte en planne is.

Die tweede sessie sal fokus op boeliegedrag, geestesgesondheid (mental health) en hoe om stres te hanteer.

In daaropvolgende sessies sal onder meer gefokus word op selfbeeldontwikkeling, gedrag en waardes, keuses en besluitneming en verhoudings binne gemeenskaps- en familieverband.

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Theewaterskloof se

skole kry hoë besoek

Mitzi Buys

“Kennis is mag. Kennis is al wapen wat julle het om jul huidige omstandighede te verbeter.” Dít was die kernboodskap van die speaker van die Theewaterskloof-munisipaliteit, raadslid Weldon Wells, aan leerders toe hy onlangs sy “Speaker’s Outreach: Keep a girl in School”-program van stapel gestuur het.

In die speaker se motiveringspraatjie by Elandsvlei Primêr het hy die leerders aangemoedig om hul skoollooppbaan te voltooi en selfs verder te studeer. Hy het ook sy lewensverhaal met hulle gedeel.

“Hoekom voltooi leerders nie skool nie? Armoede, lae selfbeeld, druip en meisies wat swanger raak, is dikwels die rede,” het die speaker gesê. “Ek was in Villiersdorp Sekondêr. Ons het in graad 8 vyf klasse en baie leerders gehad. In graad 12 was daar net twee klasse. Ek het hard gewerk en goeie punte behaal en kon sodoende ’n beurs kry om te studeer.”

Die speaker het sy graad in hoër onderwys in 2008 behaal, waarna hy by sy alma mater gaan skoolhou het. “Ek het bo my omstandighede uitgestyg deur kennis. Kennis is mag!

“Doen jou beste in die skool. Neem die regte besluite. Werk hard. Kry ’n visie of ’n droom en werk hard om dit te bereik,” was die Speaker se raad aan die leerders.

• Om skoolgaande meisies van noodsaaklike sanitêre produkte te voorsien, is deel van die program, wat beoog om skole in die hele TWK-gebied te besoek.

Die Elpida-stigting het ’n spesiale saamtrek gehou waar pa’s en seuns mekaar beter kon leer ken en deel kon word van ’n goeie ondersteuningsgroep.

Ettienne de Villiers (Agulhas-vaardigheidskool se hoof), Carmen Jagers (die Elpida-stigting se direkteur en kantoorbestuurder), Wilfred Cookson van die polisie se Men for Change-projek, Nwabisa Sokhetye (Elpida-stigting-gemeenskapswerker) en Renier Louw (Boys2Men).

Ongeveer 30 van Hawston Sekondêr se matriekklas van 2000 het onlangs by Die Lapa in Hawston vir hul 25-jaar-reünie byeengekom.

Die Theewaterskloof-munisipaliteit se speaker, raadslid Weldon Wells, gesels met leerders by een van sy praatjies.

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‘On court . . . Out of court’

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Youth Day in South Africa is celebrated annually on 16 June to commemorate the student uprisings that took place in Soweto 49 years ago.

The Caledon Museum, in partnership with the Caledon Library and DK Fitness, celebrated youth, health and unity by hosting a vibrant and empowering fitness event in the Victoria Hall. Education Officer at the Caledon Museum Marlon Sauls said: “The gathering, attended by spirited young people from across the community, was a celebration of strength, vitality and unity as well as a powerful reminder of what is possible when institutions come together for a shared purpose.”

He said the day’s theme, “Empowering your body. Elevate your mind”, echoed far beyond the walls of the Victoria Hall. “It called on young people to embrace movement, resilience and camaraderie. Through dance, high-energy workouts

and joyful interaction our youth were reminded that wellness is not a privilege but a right, a joy and shared responsibility.”

Sauls expressed heartfelt thanks to DK Fitness, Theewaterskloof Municipality, @Homebased Learning Caledon as well as the Caledon Library, one of the museum’s most valued stakeholders, for their steadfast support and for co-hosting this dynamic event.

“The success of the day is a direct reflection of their generosity, their vision for youth development and their commitment for cultivating a thriving, healthy community.”

He issued an invitation for collaboration to other organizations, schools and community leaders. “Let us build platforms where our youth are not only seen, but uplifted, where they can celebrate who they are whilst building towards who they may become. Together we can create a culture of health, energy and unity that resonates long beyond Youth Day.”

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Caledon celebrated Youth Day with the slogan “On court. Out of court.” Its trainer, Bernadette Juries, said because netball is played on a court the slogan is really very apt. “Our vision was to support our youth. To get our youth off the streets we encourage them to partake in sport.”

For Youth Day the Tigers invited members of the Caledon Cricket Club and the Myddleton Soccer Club to participate in their event. “Our players formed their own teams with the cricket and soccer players,” said Juries, “so it was mixed teams and it was really great fun. Our focus was on people from Caledon. People who will be there to encourage and guide

our youth. People who will keep our youth on the right track.”

Before the start of the event she shared a Youth Day message with the players and explained the importance of celebrating Youth Day.

In Genadendal the Yeboneers from the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) @ Home Learning programme, managed by local implementing partner, Solution Base, hosted a vibrant Youth Day Activation at the Genadendal Sports Field.

The event featured a dynamic Career Expo, with representatives from the police and the Genadendal Community Policing Forum showcasing a range of career opportunities within the

South African Police Service. Youth attending received valuable insights into the responsibilities of various police units and were treated to a thrilling demonstration by the Crime Prevention Unit, which simulated the successful apprehension of a fleeing vehicle, much to the crowd’s delight.

In the spirit of inclusivity and with many learners attending the event, a sport activation was also incorporated under the theme “A child in sport is a child out of court”. A variety of sporting activities engaged approximately 500 learners throughout the day. The local municipality also partnered in the success of this event.

Successful Peace Slam in Stanford

On 16 June Stanford made history by hosting the first PeaceJam South Africa Junior Peace Slam, a vibrant gathering of young students, mentors, community stakeholders and passionate contributors, all united in the spirit of peace and leadership.

The event was led by Anchelle Damon, Amber Barends and a dedicated team whose tireless efforts ensured its success. Their leadership, backed by strong local support, created a powerful space for inspiration and collaboration.

Central to the day were workshops led by PeaceJam’s experienced peace-building mentors.

These sessions engaged primary-school learners from Die Bron Primary and Okkie Smuts Primary in activities that promoted personal growth, empathy and teamwork, bringing PeaceJam’s core values to life.

A highlight of the day was the moving keynote by Vanessa Tedder of the Stanford Community Policing Forum (CPF), whose message of self-worth and purpose left a lasting impression on all who attended.

The success of the event was

made possible through the generous support of sponsors, donors, and volunteers from Die Bron Primary School, Community Women in Blue, the Stanford Neighbourhood Watch, Overstrand Municipality, Stanford Community Policing Forum, Stanford police, Badisa, Grootbos Foundation, Overberg Gems, TPG, Thusong Service Centre and others whose contributions brought energy and meaning to the day.

“I think the learners enjoyed

it so much they wanted more,” said Damon. “My hope for this initiative is to launch this at every school in the Overstrand and Overberg. It is life changing and really shapes an individual on a different level.

“The engagements were positive and the feedback from the participants were inspirational, which showed it was efficient and effective... The PeaceJam Stanford chapter is poised to grow as a hub for youth leadership in the Overberg.”

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APPLICANT: JamesDuToit

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ForA�: MichelleNaylor

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Address: Unit5/1F,Hemel&AardeWineVillage, Hermanus

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PeaceJam’s experienced peace-building mentors were excited at the success of their first event held on Youth Day.

Shay Julies and Madison Fisher, two of the Young Tigers, holding the slogan of the day “On Court. Out of Court.”

Photo: Sydney Armoed YeBoneers interacting with the youth at the Genadendal Sports Field.

True Hemel-en-Aarde Valley gem

Nestled in the serene landscapes of the Hemel & Aarde Valley lies a true hidden gem of local heritage – the Ertjiesvlei Chapel. Far more than just a quaint building, this historic structure stands as a silent witness to nearly a century of community life, faith and perseverance.

According to Danel Serfontein the chapel dates back to 1926, when pioneering farming families of the Ertjiesvlei area came together with a common vision.

“It was built through the collective effort of these early settlers, who pooled their

resources and labour to create a place of worship and gathering. As time went by the farming community added extra spaces, including a kitchen, bathrooms, braai area and the outbuilding that is used for missionary purposes.”

For generations the Ertjiesvlei Chapel served as the heartbeat of its rural community. Beyond Sunday services, it hosted life’s most significant milestones – baptisms, where new lives were celebrated, weddings, where futures were joined, and funerals, where beloved community members were taken leave of with due ceremony.

Hannes kom kuier by Heindrich in Caledon

Die Kwêla-span het Caledon onlangs besoek. Die gewilde aanbieder van Kwêla, Hannes van Wyk, het met Heindrich Wyngaard aan huis gesels. Heindrich, self nie onbekend op televisie nie en ook die voorsitter van Kaapse Forum, het in ’n openhartige onderhoud onder meer oor sy grootwordjare hier in Caledon gesels. Die onderhoud is onlangs op KykNet uitgesaai. Foto: Mitzi Buys

Heidehof hou weer basaar

Of die Heidehof Tehuis vir bejaardes sy jaarlikse basaar in die lente of in die winter hou, maak geen verskil nie – dit is ’n basaar waarna die gemeenskap altyd uitsien.

Die basaar is vanjaar aan die einde van Mei in die kerksaal van die NG gemeente Caledon gehou en dit was, soos te verwagte, weer eens ’n groot sukses. Daar was onder meer vars plaasprodukte, vars vleis, gebak, pannekoek, afval, basaarpoeding, vetkoek, ’n kindertafel en ook die gewilde snuffeltafel. Diegene wat ’n ruskans tussen inkopies wou hê, kon in die teetuin met koffie of tee en ’n heerlike sny koek ontspan.

Die basaar is Heidehof se grootste geldinsamelingsprojek en die inkomste wat deur die basaar ingewin word, is broodnodig vir die tehuis se stygende bedryfskostes. Esther Möller, Heidehof se bestuurder, sê: “Ek is opreg dankbaar vir elke sent wat ons ingevorder het. Baie dankie vir elkeen wat op welke wyse bygedra het – dit maak ’n reuseverskil waar ons dit die nodigste het.”

Esther Möller, Marna du Toit en Erin Neethling by een van die pragtige koeke wat by die basaar te koop was. Foto: Mitzi Buys

Die basaar se inkomste was meer as R125 000 en daar is nog skape en beeste vir Augustus belowe, wat die fonds nog ’n baie welkome hupstoot sal gee. Möller het haar opregte dank teenoor almal wat tot die reuse-sukses van die basaar bygedra het, uitgespreek.

“As with many historic structures the chapel likely faced periods of decline, neglect or even threats of demolition as communities shifted and populations migrated,” said Danel.

“However, its continued existence is a testament to dedicated individuals or groups who tirelessly worked to preserve it, recognising its irreplaceable historical and cultural value.”

Today the Ertjiesvlei Chapel continues its legacy of service. Now available as a self-catering venue for various occasions, it generates income to cover maintenance costs while still fulfilling its original pur-

pose as gathering place for the community. A new chapter in the chapel’s story is now being written as restoration efforts gain momentum.

The local community has rallied once again, with Hermanus residents donating plants and other resources to help preserve this important landmark.

• The NG Kerk Hermanus is coordinating donations for the restoration project, welcoming contributions to: NG Kerk Hermanus; Nedbank Hermanus; Account number: 1470016095; Ref: Ertjiesvlei Restoration. Send your proof of payment to danelserfontein1809@gmail.com

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THURSDAY 26 JUNE

 Head to the Gansbaai Caravan Park for the COAST TO COAST BEACH CLEAN-UP . It starts at 10:00. Enquiries: 084 233 5677.

 The NG Church Hall in 1st Avenue, Kleinmond hosts the FYNBOS WINTER MARKET from 26 June - 2 July . The market is open from 10:0016:00.

FRIDAY 27 JUNE

 Make up a team of up to eight people and head to the Pringle Bay Community Hall for a fun QUIZ AND SOUP night from 18:00. It costs R100 per person. Dress code: Circus theme. Enquiries: Storm at 072 249 0221.

 Join the Story Team at 14:00 for an unforgettable, informative HISTORICAL WALK from Ficks Pool (weather permitting) along the Cliff Path, followed by a special theatre production titled Our Story at the Cave Theatre at the Old Harbour Museum in Hermanus. Tickets for the theatre production that starts at 15:00 cost R165 per person, tickets for the Historical Walk and Theatre Production cost R300 per person. Tickets are available from tixsa. Visit the Story Team Facebook page for more info or contact Celeste at 083 708 4917.

 Enjoy a spectacular JAZZ MUSIC SHOW titled Turn up the Tide presented by Catapult Foundation . Jazz lovers can look forward to performances by well-known artists Carmen Xclusive, Vernon Castle and Mark Williams plus newbies to the music scene, Tyra Williams and Andrew Steneveld.

Tickets cost R150 per person and includes a welcome drink upon arrival. The show in the Hermanus Auditorium is scheduled from 19:00 for 19:30. Enquiries and bookings: 082 625 5147 or www.catapult-foundation.co.za

SATURDAY 28 JUNE

 RIVER MOUNT HOPE CENTRE presents a special event for WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS The event starts at 12:00 at Volmoed Farm in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. Lunch will be served.

 The Hawston PADDAVLEI FUN RUN/WALK starts at 09:00 on the corner of Long and Vlei

Street. The route is approximately 5km long and takes participants through a stretch of milkwood forest. It will be held every second Saturday. Participation is free.

 Head to Grotto Beach in Hermanus and join everyone for a special BEACH CLEAN-UP from 10:00. Bags, gloves and sanitizer will be provided.

 Fun POTJIEKOS COMPETITION from 13:0015:00 at the NG Church hall in 1st Avenue, Kleinmond. Enquiries: Lorraine on 083 296 4821.

 DANGER POINT LIGHTHOUSE will be OPEN to the public from 28 - 30 June . Entry to the grounds is free but climbing to the top of the lighthouse costs R10 for kids aged 11- 17 and R20 for adults. Gates are open from 10:0014:45. Enquiries: 072 291 5564.

FRIDAY 4 JULY

 Shop to your heart’s content at THE WINTER MARKET from 4 - 19 July at Curro Hermanus. The operating hours are from 10:00 - 18:00. Visit www.thegiftmarket.co.za for more info.

SATURDAY 5 JULY

 Sweet and savoury treats, a variety of handmade items and homemade goodies, art, crafts and much more at the BETTY’S BAY MARKET from 10:00 - 15:00 in the Crassula Hall. Enquiries: Shameez on 073 199 0896.

 Enjoy a night out and support the FUND RAISER for the talented young athlete Matao le Roux who has been selected to represent South Africa at a tournament in Nigeria. There will be live music by the popular band Route 62. DJ Nasty and DJ Wayne will also be in action.

The event is from 16:00 at Swartberg Primary School in Caledon. Tickets cost R120 per person and are available from Meave on 072 530 5902. Take your own drinks and platters.

MONDAY 7 JULY

 Various stallholders selling a variety of goods at the JULY INDOOR MARKET from 7 - 13 July at the Harold Porter Botanical Garden in Betty’s Bay. Trading hours are from 09:0015:00 every day. Enquiries: 028 272 9311.

MONDAY 21 JULY

 OVERBERG QUILTERS GUILD invites everyone to their MONTHLY MEETING from 09:00 - 12:00 at the De Wet Hall in Roos Street, Onrus. There will be demos, a guest speaker, show and

tell and tea. Enquiries: Betty at 082 330 9088 or visit the Overberg Quilters Guild Facebook page.

REGULARS

 Shop for fresh organic produce, gourmet foodstuff, arts and crafts, plants and much more at the Hermanus Country Market every Saturday, 09:00-14:00. Held at the Hermanus Cricket Grounds, it is child- and dog-friendly.

 Every Thursday is Fresh Produce Market Day at Martin’s Deli at 1 River Road, Stanford. Shop for flowers, fresh fruit and veggies, deli products and more from 09:00 to 16:00.

 Buy lovely home-made goodies and enjoy a fun-filled morning at the Gansbaai Friday Morning Market held every Friday from 09:00 to 12:00 in the Pretorius Hall in Main Road.

 The Stanford Saturday Morning Market is held every Saturday from 09:00 to 12:00 on the

Stanford Hotel stoep.

 The Onrus Markie is held on the first Saturday of every month at the De Wet Hall in Roos Street, Onrus, from 09:00 to 12:00.

 Visit the Greyton Saturday Market every Saturday from 09:30 to 12:30 for the most delicious home-made treats, beautiful art and crafts, fresh produce and much more.

 The Napier Village Market is held every Saturday, from 09:00 to 12:30, in the garden at the Napier Hotel. Treat yourself to deli cious home-made food, drinks, art, plants and more.

 Hermanus Duplicate Bridge Club meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 13:00. Enquiries: Judy Wulf on 082 7 75 0179.

 Enjoy beautiful scenery at the Hawston Paddavlei Fun Run/Walk held every second Saturday from 08:00. Participants meet on the corner of Vlei and Long street. It is free!

HELPING YOU COPE:

 River Mount Hope Centre based in Fisherhaven offers 13 weekly Grief Share sessions for those struggling to come to terms with the loss of a loved one. Sessions can be done either online or in person, free of charge. Call 081 556 2700 or send an email to info@ rivermounthope.com for more information.

 Overstrand Hospice invites everyone who is dealing with bereavement to join their Bereavement Peer Support Group at 10:00 on every third Thursday of the month at the Hospice office at 10 Hope Street, Hermanus. It is a free informal drop-in service to provide support for those dealing with loss. Enquiries: 028 312 4679.

PARKRUNS

Parkruns set off every Saturday at 08:00.

 Meet on the corner of Hangness and George street, L’Agulhas for the Cape Agulhas parkrun along the beautiful coastline.

 Meet interesting people and farm animals at Groeneweide parkrun in Franskraal.

 Caledon Golf Course parkrun every Saturday from 08:00.

 Join the Betty’s Bay parkrun in the beautiful Harold Porter Botanical Gardens.

 Enjoy the breathtaking views at the Benguela Cove parkrun

 The Bredasdorp parkrun sets off from Langefontein Road next to the dam.

HENNIES ELECTRICAL

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.

WE ARE A Zimbabwean couple, Michael and Loice Siziba, both looking for work. Michael has

code 10 drivers licence and has experience in housekeeping. Loice is looking for a job as a domestic worker /housekeeper. Reference available. Please call or WhatsApp

TO LET. 2 Bachelor flatsNorthcliff. R5 000 monthly. Suitable for a single, non-smoker, permanently employed person Availability negotiable. No children or pets. Phone Pam 083 697 2040 for enquiries.

Repairs on all home appliances! Washing machines, dryers, ovens, fridges, dishwashers. All models, Defy, Bosch, Speed Queen, Samsung, Whirlpool, Smeg and many more! Call us on 084 780 4342

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VEHICLE RENTAL Honey

Sucker (Sewerage Removal Service) Have a full or overflowing sewerage tank contact us. Phone or WhatsApp Melanie 064 706 3690. Available Monday to Sunday 8h00 to 16h00.

OVERBERG PEST CONTROL cc Fumigation Specialists Including *Beetle COC's and Timber treatments *Domestic/ Commercial/Agricultural/ Pest Control

I AM A Malawian lady looking for a job as a domestic worker or babysitter. Speak fluent English and ready to start working without supervision. Reference available. Please call or WhatsApp me on 079 994 1473/068 509 7712.

A MALAWIAN man with vast experience and knowledge is looking for work. I can do painting, gardening and general work. I have more than 4 years experience in working in a vineyard with harvesting etc as well as maintenance of farm equipment as well as painting and gardening. I have 11 years experience as a speed boat driver and have a valid skippers license. I am honest, reliable and hardworking and I am available Monday to Saturday. Ready to start working immediately. Please call or WhatsApp me Hassan on 063 889 0437. BUY ALL CARS FOR CASH! Call: 084 844 0000

HEMANUS HIRING We hire out tables, chairs, glasses, crockery, cutlery and linen for functions. Please contact Vivienne 066 590 9246 /Ken 082 420 0060. Email: vandkvanschoor @hermanus.co.za.

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.

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Snoei & saag van bome. Gras sny, skoonmaak van erwe, rommelverwydering & meubelvervoer.Palmbome snoei. Heining snoei. Geute skoonmaak. Morné 083 225 3712.

Registered with Dep Agriculture and SAPCA

Phone: 082 563 9514/ 028 316 3100

Email:opc@mweb.co.za

Overberg Pest Control

Webpage: info@over bergpestcontrol.co.za

CAREGIVER, DRIVER, BUTLER. Specialized caregiver of elderly patients, adults and children with Parkinson's, Cancer, Dementia, Alzheimer's, Motor neuron, quadriplegic etc. I am professional and work well with all chronic illnesses

Excellent contactable references & certificates available on request

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Please call or WhatsApp 084 545 9909

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.

BUFFALO GRASS. Save water, plant indigenous grass. For the best prices, contact Chris 082 568 2592.

MY NAME IS Esnart. I am a Malawian lady 34 looking for a job as a domestic worker, cleaner or househelp. I am hardworking and trustworthy. For more information please call Paul 072 505 1387. Call or WhatsApp me on 064 211 0775.

MALAWIAN LADY looking for a full-time job as a domestic worker or babysitter. I am available Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and weekends. Willing to stay in or out. Reference available on request. Please contact me on 073 744 1288 or Call /WhatsApp Ester on 068 829 2712 073 054 1095.

MALAWIAN LADY looking for part/full-time job as a housekeeper, cleaning, laundry, ironing or looking after children. I love pets and I am very friendly. Ready to start working immediately. 5 years' experience. Reference available on request. Please call me on 064 373 4625

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Awell-establishedtyreandtreadbusinessin Hermanus,WesternCape,islookingtoemployawellgroomedenergeticsalesperson.

JobDetails:

Jobposition: Sales.

Joblocation: Hermanus,WesternCape.

Jobtype: Permanent(Three-monthprobation). Reports: OwnerandManagers.

Sector: Salesinthemotorﬁtmentindustry.

Monthlysalary: Marketrelatedwithbeneﬁts.

Candidateminimumrequirements:

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• Previoussalesexperiencewillbefavourable.

Shouldyoumeettheaboverequirements,pleaseapply alongwithadetailedcopyofyourCVto manager@hermanustyres.co.za.Ifyouhavenot receivedaresponsewithintwoweeks,yourapplication wasmostlikelyunsuccessful.

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LOSTORDESTROYEDDEED

Noticeisherebygivenintermsofregulation68ofthe DeedsRegistriesAct,1937,oftheintentiontoapplyfor theissueofacertiﬁedcopyofDeedofTransfer T77972/2012

passedbyStockoInvestmentFacilityNumber Sixteen(Proprietary)Limited, RegistrationNumber:2000/003650/07 infavourof1.ChristiaanJacobusvanWykIdentity Number3611105010087Marriedoutof communityofproperty.2.Marichen MarnevanWykIdentityNumber 4108280009082Marriedoutof communityofproperty inrespectofERF3638Onrustrivier,intheOverstrand Municipality,DivisionofCaledon, ProvinceoftheWesternCape whichhasbeenlostordestroyed.

Allinterestedpersonshavingobjectiontotheissueof suchcopyareherebyrequiredtolodgethesamein writingwiththeRegistrarofDeeds:WesternCapeat CapeTown,at; 2RiebeekStreet,ForeshorePlace, CapeTown withintwoweeksfromthedateofthe publicationofthisnotice.

DatedatHermanuson13JUNE2025

Guthrie&Theron 77MainRoadHermanus 0283123626 liesl@gtlaw.co.za

NM10016950-HL250625

NoticeisherebygivenofanapplicationforEnvironmentalAuthorisation(EA)Applicationandpublicparticipationprocessintermsofthe EnvironmentalImpactAssessment(EIA)Regulations2014(asamended),promulgatedintermsoftheNationalEnvironmentalManagementAct, 1998(No.107of1998)(NEMA).

NameofApplicant: MainStreet1549(Pty)Ltd(MainStreet) NatureandLocationofProposedActivity: MainStreetheldExplorationRight12/3/067overBlock11B/12B,locatedofftheSouthCoastof SouthAfrica,roughlybetweenMosselBayandCapeSt.Francis. MainStreetisapplyingforEAtoconductnon-intrusivesurveysovertheareaofinterest(AOI)whichisapproximately65-190kmoffshoreinwater depthsbetween100mand2200m.Theproposedsurveysincludebathymetry,sonar,seaoorsampling,metocean,andROVsurveysina maximumsurveyareaofinterestmeasuring8620km2withinportionsofBlock11B/12BandBlock9.Thendingsofthissurveywillprovide essentialdatathatinformthepotentialfutureproductionapproaches. ApplicationforEnvironmentalAuthorisation: IntermsoftheEIARegulations,2014(asamended),theproposedprojectrequires EnvironmentalAuthorisationasittriggersthefollowinglistedactivities: 3 ListingNotice1(R.983of2014asamended): 19A:(relatedto[…]removalormovingofsoil[…]ofmorethan5mfromtheseafortheseabed sampling); ListingNotice2(R.984of2014asamended): 20:(relatedtoanyactivity[…]whichrequiresa productionright[…]asthesurveysareinfurtheranceofproposeddevelopmentandfutureproduction inBlock11B/12B).

EnvironmentalAssessmentPractitioner: SLRConsulting(SouthAfrica)(Pty)Ltd(SLR)hasbeen appointedbyMainStreettoundertaketheESIAprocessfortheproposedproject.SLRcontactdetails: Projecte-mail: 11b12bsurveys@slrconsulting.com

• Tel: 0214611118|SMS/WhatsApp:0715865881

AvailabilityofDraftEnvironmentalandSocialImpactAssessment(ESIA)Reportforreview andcomment: ThedraftESIAReportwillbemadeavailablefora30-dayreviewandcommentperiod from07July2025to06August2025.CopiesofthedraftESIAReportandaNon-TechnicalSummary (NTS) willbeavailableatthefollowinglocations/venuesduringtheabovetimeframe: •SLRWebsite:https://www.slrconsulting.com/public-documents/11b12bsurveys/ •DataFreeWebsite(accessiblefromaninternet-capablemobilephonewithoutdatacharges): https://slrpublicdocs.datafree.co/public-documents/11b12bsurveys/ •Variouspublicvenuesalongthecoast–thelistofvenuesispresentedinthenoticationletter whichcanbedownloadedfromtheSLRwebsitesorcanbesentviaWhatsApp(detailsabove). •TheNTSisavailableinEnglish,AfrikaansandXhosaasadocumentoraudiole.

InvitationtoparticipateintheESIAprocessandattendpublicopendays: Toregisterasan Interestedand/orAffectedParty(I&AP)forthisESIAortoattendthein-personopendays,please completetheregistrationformbyscanningtheQRCode(orfollowingthewebsitelinkprovided). PleasenotethatonlyregisteredI&AP'swillbedirectlyinformedoffutureprojectinformationand opportunitiesforparticipation.Therefore,pleasedosubmittheregistrationformoralternatively, contactSLRusingthedetailsprovidedaboveinordertoreceivetheprojectinformationand opportunitiesforparticipation.FurtherinformationcanbeobtainedontheSLRWebsiteslistedabove. Thefollowingpublicopendaysarescheduledduringthecommentperiod:MosselBay(14July2025), George(15July2025),Knysna(16July2025),PlettenbergBay(17July2025),StormsRiver(18July 2025),Kareedouw(19July2025),JeffreysBay(21July2025),StFrancisBay(22July2025).Further details(venuesandtimes)areavailableinthenoticationletterwhichcanbedownloadedfromthe SLRwebsites.

Furthertotheabove,anonlinemeeting(MicrosoftTEAMS)willbeheldon10July2025at14:00.Toattendtheonlinemeeting,pleasevisitthe meetinglinkprovided:https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/304abb21-e9b3-46bc-980b-ca8059d1998a@109cec53-a877-42eb-93e8b9f5c282ba38orscantheQRcodeabove.AllpersonalinformationwillbemanagedinaccordancewiththeProtectionofPersonalInformationAct, 2013(POPI).

NOTICEOFSOCIALANDLABOURPLAN(SLP)UPDATEPROCESS

InadditiontotheEAapplication,MainStreethascompiledanupdatedSLPfortheBlock11B/12Bproductionrightapplication.ThedraftSLPwill alsobeavailableforpubliccommentfrom07July2025to06August2025.Printedcopiesareavailableatthesamepubliclocationslistedinthe ESIAnoticationletter.Electroniccopiescanbeaccessedatthewebsiteslistedaboveorathttp://www.evasolutions.co.za/. TheSLPengagementswilltakeplaceatthesametimeandlocationsastheESIAengagementsandtheSLPTeamwillalsobeavailabletoengage withstakeholdersandrespondtoqueriesduringthepublicopendayslistedintheESIAnoticationletter.Formoreinformationortosubmit commentsregardingtheSLPspecically:Email:comment@evasolutions.co.za|Cell:0766771235

FORM3A-NOTICEOFAPPLICATIONSFORLIQUORLICENCESINTERMSOFSECTION37(1) OFTHEWESTERNCAPELIQUORACT,2008–[REG.10(1)]

NoticeisherebygiventhatthefollowingapplicationsforliquorlicenceshavebeenlodgedwiththeWesternCapeLiquorAuthority(theAuthority)andwiththe designatedliquorofficersattheindicatedSouthAfricanPoliceServiceoffices.Theapplicationsconcernedmay,uptoandincludingthe28thdayfromthedate ofpublicationoftheapplication,uponrequestandfreeofcharge,beinspectedbyanyperson,attheofficesoftheAuthorityorthedesignatedliquorofficer listedhereunder.CopiesofanapplicationcanbeobtainedfromtheAuthorityafterpaymentoftheprescribedfee.Objectionsandrepresentationsmustbelodged inwritingwiththeAuthorityandthedesignatedliquorofficerinaccordancewithsection39oftheAct.

VORM3A-KENNISGEWINGVANAANSOEKEOMDRANKLISENSIESINGEVOLGEARTIKEL37(1) VANDIEWES-KAAPSEDRANKWET,2008–[REG.10(1)]

HiermeewordkennisgegeedatdievolgendeaansoekeomdranklisensiesingedienisbydieWes-KaapseDrankowerheid(dieOwerheid)en]bydieaangewese drankbeamptesbydieaangeduideSuid-AfrikaansePolisiedienskantore.Diebetrokkeaansoekekan,totenmetdie28stedagvanafdiedatumvanpublikasievan dieaansoek,opversoekengratisdeurenigepersoonbesigtigwordbydiekantorevandieOwerheidofdieaangewesedrankbeamptehierondergelys.Afskrifte van’naansoekkanbydieOwerheidverkrywordnabetalingvandievoorgeskrewefooi.Beswareenvertoëmoetooreenkomstigartikel39vandieWetskriftelikby dieOwerheidendieaangewesedrankbeampteingedienword.

IFOMU3A-ISAZISOSOKUFAKWAKWESICELOSEPHEPHAMVUMENGOKWECANDELO37(1)

LOMTHETHOWOTYWALAWENTSHONAKOLONIKA-2008–[UMGAQO10(1)]

IsazisosiyanikezelwaukubaezizicelozilandelayozamaphephamvumeotywalazifakiwekwabasemaGunyeniezoTywalaeNtshonaKoloni(abasemaGunyeni) nakumagosaajongenenemibaengotywalakwii-ofisiezixeliweyozeeNkonzozamaPolisaaseMzantsiAfrika.Iziceloekubhekiselelwakuzozingakwazikwiintsuku ezingamashumiamabinianesibhozo(28)ukususelangomhlawokupapashwakwesisicelo,xaeceliwekwayesimahla,ziyekuhlolwanguyenawuphiumntu okwi-OfisiesemaGunyeniokanyeyegosaelijongenenemibaengotywalaelixelweaphangezantsi.IikopizesicelozingafumanekakwabasemaGunyeniemva kwentlawuloemiselweyo.UchasoneengxeloezixhasayoezibhaliweyozingafakwakwabasemaGunyeninakwigosaelijongenenemibaengotywala ngokwecandelo39loMthetho.

No.Fullnameofapplicant

Vollenaamvanaansoeker Igamaelipheleleyo lomfaki-sicelo

Nameunderwhich businesswillbe conducted Naamwaaronder besigheidbedryf salword Igamaishishinieza kushishinaphantsi kwalo

Addressoftheproposedpremises Adresvandievoorgenomeperseel Idilesiyesakhiwo

Kindoflicence appliedfor Tipelisensie waaromaansoek gedoenword Uhlobolwephepha mvumeolucelayo

SouthAfricanPolice Servicesdesignated liquorofficeroffice wheretheapplication hasbeenlodged Suid-Afrikaanse Polisiedienskantoor vandieaangewese drankbeamptewaardie aansoekingedienis i-OfisiyeGosaelijongene nemibaengotywala yeeNkonzozamaPolisa eMzantsiAfrikaapho isicelosifakwekhona

NoticeofLiquidationand DistributionAccountlyingfor inspection

Pursuanttotheprovisionsofsection35(5) ofAct66of1965,noticeisherebygiven thattheFirstandFinalLiquidationand DistributionAccountintheEstateofthe LATEANNELINEKLOPPERS

Identityno4207090068088 unmarried andwhodiedat Caledon on 10/12/2023, Master'sreferencenumber003295/2024is lyingforinspectionattheofficesofthe MasteroftheHighCourt,CapeTownand theMagistrate'sOffice,Hermanus,fora periodof21daysasfrom 27JUNE2025.

NM10016705-HL250625

ESTATENOTICE

IntheEstateoftheLate BekkervanWyk, IdentityNumber5405225057088, marriedincommunityofproperty,andwho residedat9ChurchStreet,Fisherhavenand whodiedon31October2024.Master’s ReferenceNo024928/2024,CapeTown.

Creditorsanddebtorsareherebycalled upontosubmittheirclaimsandtopaytheir debtswithin30(Thirty)daysasfromthe dateofthisadvertisement.

MARTHACHRISTINAVANWYK, Executor 9ChurchStreet Fisherhaven 7220 Email:elmarvantonder@gmail.com

NM10017100-HL250625

NOTICETOBEADVERTISEDIN HERMANUSTIMES

NOTICEOFSALEINEXECUTION-CALEDON INTHEMAGISTRATE'SCOURTFORTHE DISTRICTOFCALEDON,HELDATCALEDON.

CASENO:266/24Inthematterbetween:WESTAND INVESTMENTS1015CC,ExecutionCreditor, (RegistrationNumber:CK96/051425/23)andGRANT DECONING,ExecutionDebtor,(IdentityNumber: 7803265087080).

NOTICEOFSALEINEXECUTION

InexecutionofajudgmentoftheMagistrate’sCourtfor thedistrictofCALEDONintheabovematter,salewill beheldat THEOFFICEOFTHESHERIFF, 27DEMPERSTREET,CALEDON,7230 on 10JULY 2025 at 10h00 oftheundermentionedgoodsofthe ExecutionDebtorforcashonly:

GOODS: 1XTOYOTASUV.

NAMEANDADDRESSOFTHEAGENT: DEJAGERANDASSOCIATESINC.

UNIT7HEMEL-EN-AARDECRAFTVILLAGE, VILLAGELANE,SANDBAAI,HERMANUS,7200 TEL:(028)0501022

EMAIL:info@djatt.co.za

REF:ML0089SALEINEXECUTION

THEEWATERSKLOOFMUNICIPALITY

NM10017474-HL250625

APPLICATIONFORREZONING:ERF188,MYDDLETON

Applicant: JoshuaYasoBade, 21DonkinStreet,CALEDON, 7230

Owner: JoshuaYasoBade, 21DonkinStreet,CALEDON, 7230

Referencenumber: MYDD/188/3792/2023

PropertyDescription: Erf188,Myddleton

NoticeNumber: KOR13/2025

Detaileddescriptionofproposal:

1.Rezoning intermsofSection15(2)(a)ofthe

TheewaterskloofMunicipality:By-lawon MunicipalLandUsePlanning,2022,fromSingle ResidentialZone1toBusinessZone2.

Noticeisherebygivenintermsofthe TheewaterskloofMunicipality:By-lawonMunicipal LandUsePlanningthattheabovementioned applicationhasbeenreceivedandisavailablefor inspectionfrom25June2025to04August2025 duringofcehoursattheTownPlanningandBuilding ControlDepartmentat6PleinStreet,Caledon,7230. Anywrittencommentsorobjectionsmaybe addressedintermsofsection50ofthesaidlegislation totheMunicipalManager,P.OBox24,Caledon, 7230/Fax:0282141289/E-mail:twkmun@twk.org.za onorbefore 04August2025 fromthedateof publicationofthisnoti ce,quotingyour,name, addressorcontactdetails,interestintheapplication andreasonsforcomments.Telephonicenquiriescan bemadetoMsE.Moolman:Administrator/Town Planningat0282143300.TheMunicipalitymayrefuse toacceptcommentreceivedaftertheclosingdate. Anypersonwhocannotwritewillbeassistedbya Municipalofcialbytranscribingtheircomments. NM10017276-HL250625

Comf rt Square Beds & Accessories

SALESPERSONNEEDED 2-monthcontract withthepossibilitytobecomepermanent R7000permonth+commission PleasesendCVto info@comfortsquare.co.za

NM10017731-HL250625

LOSTORDESTROYEDDEED

NoticeisherebygivenintermsofRegulation68oftheDeeds RegistriesAct,1937,oftheintentiontoapplyfortheissueofa certiﬁedcopyofDeedofTransferNumberT54006/2018 passedbyPETRASWANEPOELIdentitynumber660320 0024086Marriedoutofcommunityofproperty infavourTheTrusteesofthetimesbeingofOUDEKRAAL TRUSTRegistrationNumberIT3598/2008(C)

inrespectofcertain

ERF34FRANSKRAALSTRAND

INTHEOVERSTRANDMUNICIPALITY

CALEDONDIVISION

WESTERNCAPEPROVINCE

WESTERNCAPEPROVINCE INEXTENT595(FIVEHUNDREDANDNINETY-FIVE) Squaremetres

whichhasbeenlostordestroyed.

Allpersonshavingobjectiontotheissueofsuchcopyare herebyrequiredtolodgethesameinwritingwiththeRegistrar ofDeedsWesternCapeatCapeTownwithintwoweeksafter thedateofthepublicationofthisnotice nd DatedatHermanusonthis2dayofJune2025

Applicant:Heyns&JansenvanRensburgAttorneys Adress:74FourthAvenue,Hermanus,WesternCape Email:wihan@hjvrattorneys.co.za Contact:0765760233

NM10017285-HL250625

THEEWATERSKLOOFMUNISIPALITEIT

AANSOEKOMHERSONERING:ERF188,MYDDLETON

Aansoeker: JoshuaYasoBade, 21Donkinstraat,CALEDON, 7230

Eienaar: JoshuaYasoBade, 21Donkinstraat,CALEDON, 7230

Verwysingsnommer: MYDD/188/3792/2023

Grondbeskrywing: Erf188,Myddleton Kennisgewingnommer: KOR13/2025

Volledigebeskrywingvanaansoek:

1.Hersonering ingevolgeArtikel15(2)(a)vandie TheewaterskloofMunisipaliteit:Verordeningop MunisipaleGrondgebruikbeplanning,2022,vanaf Enkelwoningsone1naSakesone2.

Kenniswordhiermeegegeeingevolgedie TheewaterskloofMunisipaliteitseVerordenningop MunisipaleGrondsgebruikbeplanningdatbogenoemde aansoekontvangisenbeskikbaarisvirinspeksie gedurendekantoorurevanaf25Junie2025tot04 Augustus2025bydieDepartementStadsbeplanningen Boubeheer,Caledonby6Pleinstraat,Caledon,7230. Enigeskriftelikebeswareofkommentaarteendie voorstelkaningevolgeArtikel50vandiegenoemde wetgewingaandieMunisipaleBestuurder,Posbus24, Caledon,7230/Faksno.0282141289/E-pos twkmun@twk.org.zagestuurwordopofvoor 04Augustus 2025 nadiepublikasievanhierdiekennisgewing,met vermeldingvanjounaam,adresof kontakbesonderhede,belangindieaansoekenredes virkommentaar.Telefoniesenavraekangerigwordna Me.E.Moolman:Administrateur/Stadsbeplanningby028 2143300.DieMunisipaliteitkanweieromenige kommentaarteaanvaarwatnadiesluitingsdatum ontvangword.Personewieniekanskryfnie,kanbydie munisipalekantooraanmelden‘nmunisipale amptenaarsalbehulpsaamweesomdierelevante kommentaarofinligtingskrifteliktedokumenteer.

NM10017277-HL250625

Vacancies/ Betrekkings

Position: OPERATIONSMANAGER

TourandShuttlecompanyseekingadynamic andhighlyorganizedOperationsManagerto joinourteam.Thisrolerequiressomeonewith strongleadershipskills,excellentpeopleskills, attentiontodetail,andabackgroundinthe tourismortransportindustry.

KeyResponsibilitiesandskills: •Overseeday-to-dayoperationsacrossall departmentsandresponsibleforallsta�.

•Ensureallbookings,quotations,repairs,and tripdocumentationareaccurateandupto date

•Managereservationsystems,invoicing,and payrollprocesses,whilealsooverseeingﬂeet maintenance,licensingandcompliance.

•Comfortableworkingacrossmultiple businesssystemsandtoolsforaccounting, reservations&operations.

•Basicmechanicalunderstandingwithavalid driver’slicense.

•Selfstarter,withstrategicdecisionmaking skills,whocanmanageafullsta� complimentanddeale�ectivelywith clients.

Remunerationdependantonqualiﬁcation andExperienceandwillbemarketrelated.

Pleasecontact vacancies@authentick.travel foranyqueriesonthispost.

NM10016342-HL180625

FORMJJJ LOSTORDESTROYEDDEED

Noticeisherebygivenintermsofregulation68oftheDeeds RegistriesAct,1937,oftheintentiontoapplyfortheissueofa certiﬁedcopyofDeedofTransferT53828/2017 passedby

1. CARLTONNEL,inmycapacityasRepresentativeinthe EstateLate TITUSJOSHUANEL,actingunderLettersof AuthorityNumber14260/2016grantedintermsofSection 18(3)oftheAdministrationofEstatesActNo.66of1965 issuedbytheMasteroftheHighCourtofSouthAfrica WesternCapeDivision,CapeTownatCapeTownon8th September2016

2. CARLTONNEL,inmycapacityasRepresentativeinthe EstateLate MAUREENGORGINANEL,actingunder LettersofAuthorityNumber14261/2016grantedintermsof Section18(3)oftheAdministrationofEstatesActNo.66of 1965issuedbytheMasteroftheHighCourtofSouthAfrica WesternCapeDivision,CapeTownatCapeTownon8th September2016

infavourof

BURNITTDENVERAPRIL

IdentityNumber:7509095195080 and PAULINEJOSLINAPRIL

IdentityNumber:8409150213085 MarriedInCommunityofPropertyToEachOther inrespectof ERF2022BOTRIVIER INTHETHEEWATERSKLOOFMUNICIPALITY DIVISIONCALEDON PROVINCEOFTHEWESTERNCAPE

INEXTENT310(THREEHUNDREDANDTEEN) SQUAREMETRES

HELDBYDEEDOFTRANSFERT53828/2017 whichhasbeenlostordestroyed.

Allinterestedpersonshavingobjectiontotheissueofsuchcopy areherebyrequiredtolodgethesameinwritingwiththe RegistrarofDeedsatCapeTownwithintwoweeksfromthe dateofthepublicationofthisnotice.

Datedat CALEDON on 3JUNE2025

MariettePretorius BosmanSmitPretoriusIng 1KerkStreet Caledon 7230 Tel:(028)2121108 Email:aktes2@bosmansmit.co.za

NOTICEOFAPUBLICPARTICIPATIONPROCESS UNAUTHORISEDCLEARINGOFINDIGENOUSVEGETATIONON PORTION22OFFARMKLIPFONTEIN82,VYEBOOM,VILLIERSDORP.

DEA&DPRef:14/1/1/E2/9/9/3/0845/24

HMTHS25-HL250625

NoticeisherebygivenofaPublicParticipationProcessintermsoftheNationalEnvironmentalManagement Act,1998(ActNo.107of1998;“NEMA”),asamended,andtheEnvironmentalImpactAssessment Regulations,asamended.

NEMAactivitiescommencedwithwithoutauthorisation: TheActivitycommencedpostApril2017andisthusunlawfulintermsof theNEMAEIARegulations2014,as amended,whichwerethelawfulregulationsatthetimeandstillare: GovernmentNoticeNo.R327(ListingNotice1):Activities12,19and27;and GovernmentNoticeNo.R324(ListingNotice3):Activities12,and14.

TheApplicantcommencedwiththeseactivitieswithoutthenecessaryEnvironmentalAuthorisationandis nowapplyingforexpostfactoapprovalintermsofSection24GofNEMA.AS24Gprocesswillthereforebe followed,andanapplicationwillbesubmittedtotheDepartmentofEnvironmentalA�airs&Development Planning(DEA&DP).

Location: Portion22ofFarm82islocatedalongagravelroadjustsoutho�theR321inVyeboom.

ProjectDescription: Anareaof1haofindigenousvegetationwasclearedtoconstructaconcreteplatform forthepurposesofcreatingalogisticsspacefortrucksandfruitpallets.Aprimaryentrancetotheproperty wascreated,andtwoopentrenchescleanedout.Theapplicantintendstoformalisethe1haarea.Inaddition, theon-sitewetland’s50mbu�erzonewillberehabilitatedbymovingthecentraltrenchoutsidethewetlands 50mbu�erzone.Thecrossingoftrench1fortheprimaryentrancewillbemodiﬁedtoreduceerosionrisk. Finally,astormwaterretentionareawillbeconstructedinthenorthwesterncorneroftheproperty.

NameofProponent/Applicant: CropmaxBusinessTrust

Dateofcontraventions: Previousownerscommencedin2017,current ownercompletedduringperiodsin 2023

Opportunitytoparticipate: Interestedand/ora�ectedpartiesarewelcometoregisterandlodge comments,queriesorissuesto PHSCONSULTING onorbefore Monday28July2025 viathecontactdetails mentionedbelow.TheDraft24GApplication(pre-applicationphase)andsupportingdocumentationwillbe availableforperusal/commentonourcompanywebsite:www.phsconsulting.co.za.

Registration/commentperiod: 26Juneto28July2025

Consultantformoreinformation: PHSCONSULTING (Attention:JosieHoward) POBox1752,Hermanus,7200 Tel:0283121734|0729214314 e-mail:josie@phsconsulting.co.za

NM10016935-HL250625

Atlantics speel al 80 jaar rugby

Dis ’n klub wat al diep spore in Hermanus getrap het en steeds ’n gunsteling vir baie is.

Die Atlantics-rugbyklub vier hierdie jaar sy 80ste bestaansjaar en soos die span vanjaar speel, het hulle dalk nog meer om oor te vier, want hulle is tans onoorwonne en is eerste op die punteleer van die Overberg 1-Streekuitdaagliga.

Maar volgens die klub en sy ondersteuners wag daar nog baie op die span, want hulle gaan net van krag tot krag danksy Build It, wat hulle borg. ’n Jare lange inwoner van Mount Pleasant en ook die oudafrigter van die klub, Marquine Lukas, vertel die Atlanticsrugbyklub is waar hy sy rugbyloopbaan begin het. “Atlantics lê my na aan die hart – ek het nie net hier as speler begin nie,

maar is ook later as afrigter aangestel en toe as administrateur. Deesdae dien ek in die uitvoerende komitee van die Boland-rugbyunie en as dit nie vir Atlantics was nie, sou ek nie die geleentheid gekry het nie,” vertel hy. Lukas was ook verantwoordelik daarvoor dat Build It Hermanus besluit het om die Atlantics-rugbyklub te borg.

“Die klub is ewig dankbaar vir die borgskap van Build It Hermanus – dis nie ’n borgskap as sodanig nie, maar wel ’n vennootskap met Build It Hermanus, waar ons saam na die toekoms kyk om ’n verskil in die jonger geslag en die gemeenskap te maak,” het hy gesê.

Die span van Atlantics in Mount Pleasant is tans boaan die punteleer van die Overberg 1-streekuitdaagliga.

Marquine Lukas deesdae ‘n Boland-bestuurslid is baie trots op Atlantics.

Op die foto bo is van die spanlede by die afrigter, Marcel Seconna, Noxolo Magopeni (Build It Hermanus se bestuurder), Isak Hennecke, Jacobus Frans en Marquine Lukas. Atlantics vaar besonder goed die jaar en is boaan die punteleer van die Overberg1-Streekuitdaagliga.

Selfs die raadslid Ronald Nutt (middel) het die vennootskap saam met die bestuur gevier.

Die begin van die tweede ronde van die Grootuitdaagreeks het vir die meeste spanne in die Overberg die afgelope Saterdag afgeskop. Soos verwag is, het geen verrassings opgeduik nie en die drie beste spanne het die dag met wegholoorwinnings afgesluit.

Saterdag se wedstryde was net soos dié van verlede week vol aksie, maar sonder enige verrassings. Die span wat boaan die punteleer is – Safcol van Grabouw –was te sterk vir Genadendal. Die wedstryd, wat in Genadendal gespeel is, is deur die appelboere oorheers en Safcol het maklik 45-24 gewen.

Botrivier, wat tweede op die punteleer is, is die skrik op die lyf gejaag met die Bredasdorp Rangers wat Saterdag met nuwe oorgawe gespeel het. Botla Fire

‘Ox Nché’ laat Grabouw herkou

moes tot die einde toe vir ’n oorwinning veg en het die wedstryd 29-22 gewen.

Kleinmond het maklik met Villiersdorp afgereken en 55-18 gewen.

Die span wat vanjaar vriend en vyand verras het, Universals Stanford, het ’n wegholoorwinning teen die Sea Hawks gehad en 51-14 gewen.

Riviersonderend het die onderspit teen Caledon gedelf (10-31) terwyl Grabouw 15-23 teen Hawston Skrik vir Niks vasgeval het. Die wedstryd tussen Grabouw en Hawston het reaksie op sosiale media ontlok toe die wedstryd, wat in Grabouw gespeel is, vir ’n wyle gestop moes word nadat ’n bees hom op die veld

tuisgemaak het. Facebookgebruikers het grappenderwys gesê dis die Springbok-stut, Ox Nché.

Nog ’n kwessie wat getroue ondersteuners dwars in die krop steek, is die koop van spelers en veral toe omtrent die hele bestuurspan en spelers van Caledon aan die begin van die jaar na Botla Fire oorgeloop het. Safcol, wat ook bekend is dat hy spelers van ander klubs koop, het ’n sterk pak spelers in sy geledere nadat hy inkopies gaan doen het. Hy pronk ook met ’n nuwe hoofborg, HWM Consultancy, wat op 1 Junie by hom aangesluit het. Nie almal is ten gunste van die koop van spelers – veral op klubrugbyvlak –

Saterdag het die meeste spanne hul tweede wedstryd van die tweede ronde van die Grootuitdaag-reeks gespeel. Geen verrassings is opgelewer nie. Botla Fire, wat Saterdag teen Bredasdorp Rangers gespeel het, is tweede op die punteleer nadat hulle moes diep delf om die Rangers 27-22 te wen. Foto’s: Sydney Armoed

2de ronde begin volstoom

nie, en soos een Facebookgebruiker geskryf het: “Klubrugby in die Overberg is nie meer ’n plesier nie.

“Die meeste van die tyd ken die mense nie eens die spelers op die veld nie. Wat het geword van speel vir jou klub met daai trots van dis my ‘komvandaan’? Ek trap in my voorouers se voetspore. Ek is my dorp se trots. Ek trap op niemand se tone nie; dis bloot feite. As jou klub nie geld het nie, is jy niks. Spelers word links en regs gekoop en huiskinders wat net so hard speel, moet gratis speel. Dis nie reg nie. [Ek] wens klubrygby kan weer wees soos dit was.”

• Saterdag speel die Sea Hawks teen Genadendal, Safcol teen Riviersonderend, Caledon teen Bredasdorp, Hawston teen Villiersdorp, Stanford teen Kleinmond en Botrivier teen Grabouw.