Champion winemaker crowned
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nce again, Zevenwacht Wine Estate can boast premium results at the highly acclaimed Trophy Wine Show, whose winners were announced last week But more than that, they can also celebrate having a champion winemaker
Zevenwacht's cellarmaster, Hagen Viljoen, was honoured with a new pinnacle trophy introduced this year – The Investec Champion Winemaker of the Year – awarded to the cellarmaster directly responsible for producing the most awarded wines of the competition
“...westriveforbalanceand typicityineverywinewemake.” - Hagen Viljoen
cellar was named top producer, followed by a second-place finish (after KWV) among the most successful producers last year The annual competition, judged by a panel of international and local wine experts, uses a rigorous blind-tasting format to identify the best wines across various categories
According to the organisers, the Trophy Wine Show has always recognised that it takes a team effort to produce awardwinning wines, but this trophy honours the driving force behind the achievements: "the winemaker who inspires and drives the team – from those responsible for maintaining the vineyards to those who handle the fruit, manage the production of the wine, oversee its maturation, and ensure appropriate sanitary conditions around the bottling process "
This year, 650 wines were judged The wines received scores out of 100 Only 40 wines were awarded gold medals (95+), 133 received silver (90 to 94), and 303 (85 to 89) received bronze There were 23 trophywinning wines (best in class)
It’s the third consecutive year that Zevenwacht features among the top ranks at the Trophy Wine Show In 2023, the
Zevenwacht’s Z Collection Chenin Blanc 2024 (score: 97) won the Harold Eedes Trophy for Best Chenin Blanc, as well as the Rosa Kruger Trophy for Best Old Vine Wine The Tin Mine Syrah Mourvèdre 2022 (97) was awarded Best Rhône-Style Red Blend The Zevenwacht Estate Syrah 2022 (96) also received a gold medal
Hagen Viljoen,Zevenwacht Wine Estate’s cellarmaster,was named Investec Champion Winemaker of the Year at the annual Trophy Wine Show Zevenwacht wines won three trophies (best in class)
PHOTO: DANIE
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UNIEKE MAAN VERSKYN EERSTE KEER IN AMPER 20 JAAR
Dié foto is Woensdag 11 Junie om ongeveer 17:40 deur Christoff Theunissen in Simonstad geneem,soos die maan agter die Roman Rocks-vuurtoring verby beweeg het
en die Sewe Susters in Afrikaans
"Die groep verskyn kort voor sonsopkoms bo die horison en die gereelde terugkeer daarvan is soos n kosmiese almanak In Junie is dit snags snerpend koud oor groot dele van die SuidAfrikaanse binneland, maar die sterre wat deur die son in die somer verberg is, kom nou weer te voorskyn Dié eerste volmaan in Junie vestig juis ons aandag op die sikliese gang van die sterre, want gedurende Junie sien 'n mens vroegoggend vir die eerste keer weer die sterbondel nadat dit vir n paar maande afwesig was," sê Foster
a personal career highlight for me," he says He adds that it would not have been possible without the hard work and support of a great team "We are all very proud of the achievement for the farm, and grateful for the dedication and passion of everyone involved "
Regarding the top-scoring, double-trophywinning Z Collection Chenin Blanc 2024, Viljoen notes that old vines are very unique in their expression
"We are fortunate to have a vineyard situated on an amazing site Our vision is to express the terroir with elegance and purity, supporting the fruit rather than overpowering it We work with multiple pickings and different fermentation vessels to ensure complexity, texture, and balance in the wine – ultimately striving for a sense of place
"With both The Tin Mine Syrah Mourvèdre 2022 and Estate Syrah 2022 awarded gold, Viljoen says Syrah is definitely leading the way when it comes to red wines produced in the Polkadraai Hills area It is great to be part of this success and to help further establish the region’s reputation as an upcoming area to keep your eye on "
Viljoen adds that the cellar team at Zevenwacht is small and hands-on Everything is done "in-house", from vine to bottle
"Our winemaking style leans towards creating elegant wines with an emphasis on fruit purity As such, we strive for balance and typicity in every wine we make "
And clearly, it shows in the great results Viljoen concludes that having their wines perform well in a blind judging context reaffirms their belief in the quality of their vineyard sites and the stylistic expression of their wines
Looking ahead, Viljoen notes a commitment to sustainability – having recently been awarded WWF Conservation Champion status – and a drive to continue building brand recognition
PHOTO: CHRISTOFF THEUNISSEN PHOTOGRAPHY
Velehandemaakligtewerk
Operasie Skoonmaak Vele hande maak mos ligte werk.
Al het daar nou nie 100 vrywilligers opgedaag nie, het sowat 20 inwoners wel Saterdagoggend geesdriftig kom hand bysit om die tuintjies langs Amandelrylaan skoon te maak Lizette Wilson, ‘n tuingeesdriftige wat al 'n paar jaar saam met werkers (wat betaal word uit eie sak of donasies) woel en werfskaf aan openbare tuintjies
‘KUILS RIVER, OUR BEAUTIFUL TOWN/ ONS MOOI DORP’ TAKEL GRAS, ONKRUID
onder die vaandel "Kuils River, Our Beautiful Town/ Ons Mooi Dorp" het verlede week 'n versoek gerig vir hulp om die grasse en onkruid te takel . Besoek die groep op Facebook vir meer inligting.
Wouter de Vos,wykraadslid,het kom hand bysit Regs is Lizette Wilson
Ansolei Kenny (9) en Lizette Wilson
CarynJosephs-SolomonsenLidiaMomsen versamel sakke vol gras en onkruid
Links is Michael Holtzhausen en regs (van agter) is Nikha,Dihan en Johan du Preez
Marilee Kenny is hier aan die woel Die hele Kenny-gesin was daar om te help.
YouthDaycelebratedinSarepta
The Lovethyneighbor Foundation hosted a Youth Day event at the Sarepta Sport and Recreation Centre on Monday.
The day began with a walk down Iris Street to the sports grounds, where a programme followed Deputy Minister of Social Development Ganief Hendricks was guest of honour Sgt Estelle April of Kuils River Police Station spoke about bullying and junior commissioner Logan de Jongh, a learner at Soneike High School, read a poem
YOUTH DAY EVENT STRESSES VALUES AND OPPORTUNITIES.
Representatives of Extinguish Pro gave a talk on fire safety Food and cold drinks were distributed, and there were also some giveaways Hendricks spoke on Youth Day’s history, the events of 16 June 1976, also testing young people’s knowledge Outside on the courts were netball matches and five-a-side football
Kai February,Jayden van Staden and Kaydan Adams listen to Aaron Harswell of the Ikhozi Lanedlela Motor Cycle Club,who explained the workings of an engine at the Youth Day event.PHOTOS: Carina Roux
Junior commissioner Logan de Jongh,a learner at Soneike High School, read a poem.
Sgt Estelle April from Kuils River Police asked two audience members to assist her in demonstrating the effects of bullying
Steven Reed and Frik Herbst from Extinguish Pro demonstrating the use of fire extinguishers
THINKING OUT LOUD
j of information you consume You keep hearing people say that they heard a new movie was terrible instead of watching it themselves and offering their own unbiased opinion
Instead of freely being ourselves more people seem to latch onto the narrative of pop culture and join the "cool club" I m guilty of this too and I admit there are gems of handy advice glowing amid the "brain-rot" There's dates, delicious recipes and funny cat videos available with the swipe of a finger, but when do we
.. ENJOYTHEPRESENTTENSE, UNDERSTANDYOURWORKAND LEGACYWILLLIVEAFTERYOU
stop, reflect and allow some introspection before we fall prey to instant gratification and hits of dopamine?
It often seems more relaxing to enjoy a whole bag of crisps laying inside a warm bed binging Instagram reels or watching the latest series than finishing that new novel or completing our gym goals As a young adult enduring work traffic, deadlines, loneliness and dating disappointments, it s easy to become irritable and cynical and let our egos wreak havoc and become addicted to pleasing ourselves No pun intended there When we consider our dreams we may think have become dusty old toys we left on the shelf, but that's where the personal growth lies
We're quick to forget our progress when scrolling on social media and seeing someone who already has the kind of lifestyle we desire but hardly consider that we're only seeing a mirage someone has carefully curated to reflect their ideal selves to the world
We're obsessed with aesthetics and living life like celebrities and fear being seen as "cringe"
Especially young artists feeling exhausted about the hustle they endure creating their art and feeling upset about the views they receive and the bills that could care less about harmony and cinematography But remember, my friends, today Vincent Van Gogh's artworks are priceless despite his struggle in selling those beautiful paintings So enjoy the present tense and understand your work and legacy will live after you There's a beauty in floating in these chaotic seas of modern life, seeing how technology and social media has connected us to form relationships
Artist Tyler the Creator also constantly reminds artists and content creators to forget the numbers and publish their art because "you never know who's watching" -KEANANHARMSE
BRIEWE / LETTERS
Wat soek sekere
voertuie op ons paaie?
Verduidelik asseblief aan die wetsgehoorsame padgebruikers van hierdie provinsie waarom voertuie wat geen eksterne sigbare identifikasie soos nommerplate en tydelike lisensies vertoon nie op ons paaie
toegelaat word
Laat ek uitbrei: op Donderdag 5 Junie omstreeks 09:00 het drie voertuie sonder enige sigbare identifikasie in die rigting van Kaapstad in 'n konvooi deur
Beaufort-Wes gery
Hierdie voertuie is deur provinsiale verkeersbeamptes vir n roetine-inspeksie aan die westekant van die dorp afgetrek
Toe die verkeersbeamtes gevra word of hierdie
voertuie wettig op die pad is, het hy gesê hulle het handelsnommerplate (trade plates) en is dus wettig op die pad Hierdie plate of enige ander identifikasie was nêrens van buite sigbaar nie en dit het hom geensins gepla nie
Die implikasies hiervan is baie duidelik Dink aan moontlike verkeersoortredings wat begaan kan word soos spoedoorstredings, verbysteek oor sperstrepe, die ignoreer van rooi verkeersligte en stopstrate, tref-entrap-botsings ensovoorts, wat dan nie aangemeld sal kan word nie
WETSGEHOORSAME PADGEBRUIKER, Durbanville
Dit word duur om in Kaapstad te woon
Ek verwys na “Pensioner & Property Owner, Northern Suburbs” se brief “Who benefits when property prices explode?” (TygerBurger 11 Junie)
Die skrywer van hierdie brief slaan die spyker op sy kop en ek kan nie anders as om volmondig met hom of haar saam te stem nie
Ja, die Kaapse metro word relatief beter as ander metro’s bestuur, maar dit kom teen ‘n prys – ‘n prys wat onbekostigbaar begin word
Die hersiene begroting gaan ons gewone burgers steeds finansieel knyp, al word ons gepaai met sekere drempels
Dit kom voor asof die Stad geldgierig word en juis dit gaan hom waarskynlik met volgende jaar se plaaslike
verkiesings tref
‘n Mens hoor en lees byna daagliks van ongelukkigheid onder die metro se inwoners weens die verhoogde tariewe, heffings en eiendomsbelasting en selfs ‘n nuwe heffing (wat nie geregverdig kan word nie)
Nietemin, die skrywer van vermelde brief het dit reeds opgesom
En net ter wille van perspektief: nee, ek wil nie hê die metro moet deur radikale politieke partye beheer word nie, maar dink dis tyd dat die huidige heersers in 'n koalisie moet bestuur om te verhoed dat hulle kan maak soos hulle wil
Daar sal dan opsies wees
J VAN DER MERWE, Noordelike Voorstede
Affordable shops finally closer to home
We arrived from Namibia and settled in Duynefontein, Melkbosstrand in 1986
Prices in Melkbosstrand with the few shops were so expensive But we went to Bothasig to buy all our supplies at Shoprite and Fruit & Veg in Flamingovlei
Then Shoprite in Bothasig closed down and Checkers opened a new business there We could not afford the high prices We changed to Checkers on Eden
Bay - but later with all the changes in the shop, prices became sky high
Shops like OK Foods, Pick n Pay and Woolworths are not for the poor people of Duynefontein or Melkbosstrand Luckily a new shop opened at Bayside Table
View - a Shoprite like the one that was years ago in Bothasig; their prices are amazing
BLOSSOM VAN EEDEN-SPENCE, Duynefontein
Winter worsens road dangers
I recently drove down a road full of potholes and felt compelled to speak out The worsening condition of our local roads, especially during winter, is alarming Potholes have turned simple commutes into dangerous obstacle courses
After the recent rains the damage has only worsened This isn’t just about inconvenience or repair costs; it’s a growing safety risk How many more accidents must occur before road repairs are prioritised?
AURORA DANIELS, Milnerton
Safety is a constitutional right and not a privilege
Despite a rapidly growing population of over 90 000 residents spread across 184 km² and with crime on the rise, the Durbanville Police Station remains significantly under-resourced to ensure effective crime prevention, timely response to reported crimes and visible policing This is due to the ongoing failure of the national government through its centralised control of the police to allocate police capacity where it is needed
According to the Durbanville police, the officer to population ratio in 2023 stood at one police officer for every 858 residents This is significantly higher than the national average of 1:427 and nearly four times that of the United Nations recommended standard of one officer for every 220 people
The limited policing resources and the size of its jurisdiction impacts the Durbanville police's response times to reported crimes and the equitable delivery of policing services to all In 2023 alone, a total of 5 433 criminal cases were reported The residents of Durbanville have repeatedly raised their concerns about the delayed police response times to reported crimes and the insufficient police visibility in the face of growing safety risks
The unequal deployment of resources at Durbanville police raises concerns about its ability to fulfil its constitutional mandate In terms of section 205 (3) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, the objects of the police service are:
.To prevent combat and investigate crime;
. To maintain public order;
. To protect and secure the inhabitants of the Republic and their property and;
. To uphold and enforce the law
To address the current shortcomings, the following urgent interventions are proposed to the Minister of Police Mr Senzo Mchunu:
. The deployment of additional police personnel and operational resources to reduce the officer to population ratio;
. The upgrade of the Durbanville Police Station to Brigadier status to reflect its operational demands;
. The devolution of policing powers to capable provincial governments like the Western Cape and certain policing powers to the City of Cape Town Metro Police Service
This call to action is not criticism of the police officers at the Durbanville Police Station who continue to serve the community with dedication and professionalism It is rather a call for the deployment of additional resources to better equip them to enhance police services as envisaged in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, and the South African Police Service Act, No 68 of 1995 HENDRI TERBLANCHE, Ward 21
EACEFULL STROLL AHEAD OF COLD FRONT: As the sun set early over Woodbridge Island in Milnerton,casting its glow closer to Robben Island than in summer, eachgoers made the most of the calm before the cold front The lighthouse began its nightly watch,its beam cutting through the dusk a timeless marker on a pecial evening stroll. PHOTO: EIKE DIEDERICHS
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LYNETTE JANSEN, ID-nr. 310624 0011 08 2, 'n weduwee, en wie gewoonlik woonagtig was te Tiebergweg 17, Bothasig, Kaapstad, en wat op die 27 Januarie 2025 oorlede is. Boedelnr. 012409/2025.
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