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In hierdie uitgawe...

Kombuiskuier: Twee nuwe resepte!

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First Walker Bay Whale Day

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Mathys Roets “Live”

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Goeiedag aan julle… dit is weer die tyd vir nog ‘n pragtige en positiewe uitgawe van OVERdeBERG. Dit is natuurlik die enigste gemeenskapskoerant in die Overberg wat uitsluitlik konsentreer op positiewe beriggewing. Aan dié wat miskien nou vir die eerste keer ons koerant onder oë kry, geniet dit, lekker lees en lekker kyk!

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In hiérdie week se uitgawe is dit weer alles en nog wat uit die pragtige Overbergstreek. Twee lekker winterresepte is daar in ons kombuiskuier vir julle om te probeer en as jy klaar geëet het, kan jy van bladsy 4 blaai na bladsy 13 vir lekkerlag saam met Adoons-hulle.

Ons skolenuus is weer propvol gebeurlikhede en op bladsy 6, 7 en 9 kan julle so bietjie gaan inloer.

Verder berig ons oor die heel eerste ‘Walker Bay Whale Day’ wat onlangs op Gansbaai gehou is en daar is ook ‘n wye draai deur die Overstrandgebied, waar ons gaan kyk het wat daar nuuswaardig is.

Op bladsy 10 is daar pragtige foto’s van die uiters skaars en ook unieke ‘Rau Quagga’ trop in die Nuwejaars Wetlands SMA. Daar is ook ‘n berig oor die Jeugdag Virtuele Konsert wat deur die Kaap Agulhas Munisipaliteit aangebied is. Gaan loer gerus op bladsy 12.

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Die bekende en skitterende Afrikaanse sanger Mathys Roets was ook hierdie week op Bredasdorp en ons eie Letty-Ann Möller het sy konsert by Antoinette Events Bistro op Bredasdorp gaan bywoon. Jy kan gaan kyk na die foto’s op bladsy 15.

Soos oudergewoonte is dit weer Jimmy Herbert wat ons 72 ste uitgawe afsluit met nog ‘n interessante deel uit die skatkis van ons Overbergse maritieme geskiedenis.

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Oraloor All over

Andile Copela is pictured here with some of the Agapanthus plants at the Voëlklip circle.

Photo: Overstrand Municipality/FB A kind resident of Hermanus donated hundreds of Agapanthus plants to the Municipality. These plants have been planted on all the circles on the relief road in Hermanus and on the Voëlklip circle. Agapanthus start flowing in December and will create a wonderful show of colour at the end of the year.

Bridging the gap

Rubber Sealant binding properties

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Photo: Overstrand Municipality/FB “All gardening is landscape painting,' said Alexander Pope.”

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Kombuiskuier Jacques Louw

Spaanse hoenderbredie Bestandele:

Groenboontjiebredie Bestandele:

Deel 1 2 hoederdye aan die been, per persoon 1 koppie witwyn 1 klein blikkie tamatiepasta baba-aartappels olie

1 kg lamsnek, opgesny 1 ui, gekap 2 knoffeltoontjies, fyngemaak 1½ koppie fyngekapte tamaties 1 teelepel gedroogde kruie sout en witpeper 2 handevol groenbone 3 aartappels, geskil en gekap ½ koppie suurlemoensap

Deel 2 3 uie, gekap 1 Chorizo-wors, in ringe gesny 1 pakkie olywe (groen of swart) handvol kappertjiekruid (capers) ½ koppie witwyn 1 klein blikkie tamatiepasta

Metode:

Deel 1

Braai al die vleis tot bruin. Voeg die ui en knoffel by, en braai vir ‘n verdere 4 minute. Voeg die tamatie, kruie, sout en peper by.

Bak dit vir 30 minute teen 180 grade Celsius in die oond. Voeg die suurlemoensap, bone en aartappels by. Bak vir ‘n uur. (Kyk gereeld dat dit nie droog bak nie. Voeg gedurig ‘n klein bietjie water by.) Sodra die aartappels sag is, is dit reg.

Braai die dye tot bruin in olie. Voeg die wyn, tamatiepasta en aart-appels by. Plaas deksel bo-op en bak in oond teen 160 grade vir 30 minute.

Metode:

Deel 2 Haal die oondbak uit oond na 30 minute, en voeg die res van die bestanddele by. Bak vir 'n verdere 30 minute. Bedien dan met ciabatta-brood.

Resepte & foto’s: RSG Resepte

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Community diary

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Skolenuus

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Foto: Laerskool Swellendam/FB

Die tonge is los by Laerskool Swellendam Op die 17de Junie 2021, is die gewilde Swellies Redenaarskompetisie weer aangebied. Selfs al was die gehoor minder as gewoonlik, onder omstandighede, was iedereen vermaak en beïndruk.

Die tonge was behoorlik los en die gehoor was oortuig dat Kaalvoetkinders gesonde kinders is, dat die toekoms sonder tegnologie soos 'n kettie sonder klip is en dat ons voetspore ons identiteit vorm.

In total was daar 24 deelnemers en die beoordelaars was dan ook Mev. Ilze Olivier en Mev. Corina le Roux. Die uitslae was as volg: Graad 4: (1ste) Corné Uys, (2de) Annabel Beckett en (3de) Olivia Jordaan. Graad 5: (1ste) Kian Steenekamp, (2de) Giselle van der Merwe en (3de) Hannah Thomson. Graad 6: (1ste) Lara Pretorius, (2de) Christelle Glatz en (3de) Jean Gouws / Mila Conradie. Graad 7: (1ste) Anje van Wyk, (2de) Jean Mouton en (3de) Nika Kruger/ Lize Vos. (Nog foto’s op bladsy 7)

Foto: Laerskool Swellendam/FB

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Foto: Laerskool Swellendam/FB

Die tonge is los by Laerskool Swellendam

On the 5th of June 2021, the Hermanus Chess Club took part in the 2021 Overberg Chess Club League. This was the first 5 of 10 rounds to be played in the league. The event was held at Caledon Primary School.

Photo: Hermanus Chess Club/FB

Foto: Laerskool Swellendam/FB

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Walker Bay Whale Day On Saturday the 19th of June 2021, the first Walker Bay Whale Day was held in Gansbaai.

The weather was perfect and the day was a big success and enjoyed by all who attended. We are sharing some images of this day.

Photo: Gansbaai Tourism/FB

Photo: Gansbaai Tourism/FB

Photo: Gansbaai Tourism/FB

Photo: Gansbaai Tourism/FB

Photo: Gansbaai Tourism/FB

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Skolenuus

Dian Fourie het vandag 104km grondpad gery ter voorbereiding vir die ‘Around the Pot’ wedren. Dian Fourie, Lohann Fourie, John Dunn en mnr. JP Terblanche gaan as 'n span deelneem aan ‘Around the Pot’ op 24 Julie 2021. Die wedren word afgelê oor 98km.

Foto: Hoërskool Bredasdorp/FB

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Six learners from Hermanus High School, accompanied by Ms Nel, attended the Stellenbosch University Talent development Programme on the 16th of June 2021. The Talent Development Programme (TDP) is a joint project between the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and Stellenbosch University Centre for Pedagogy (SUNCEP). It is a prestigious residential and academic enrichment intervention that aims to bridge the gap between school leavers and universities.

Photo: Hermanus High School/FB

Hierdie groep vrolike Swellendam Hoërskool musiekleerders van juffrou Marais was almal deelnemers aan die baie suksesvolle Etensuur-konsert wat Dinsdag plaas gevind het.

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Overstrand’s K9 Unit launched The official launch of Overstrand Municipality’s newly established K9 Unit took place on Friday the 18th of June 2021.

Wearing red ribbons and bows: Patrick Stranfliet and Sissy, Cadin Leibrandt and Wimba, Rhyno Cloete and Adar, K9Inspector Lance Mara who is managing the unit, Assistant Chief: Law Enforcement and Task Team Johan du Toit, Patrick Frans with Gimo, Senior Manager of Traffic, Law Enforcement & Task Team Rudi Fraser, Valencia Solomons and Demmi and Joseph Tyhaliti with Argo.

Meanwhile in the Nuwejaars Wetlands SMA (Special Management Area) Have you seen the Rau Quagga herds in their conservation area yet?

Albé Bester recently spent time here and spotted one of the Rau Quagga herds, led by the handsome ‘Soetanys’. Take a look at how some of these youngsters increasingly resemble the original Quagga found in this area.

Photo: Albé Bester

During the ceremony, our handlers and dogs paid tribute to two K9 dogs who lost their lives in gunfire by wearing red ribbons and bows. Shaka from Shongweni K9 and Simba from Pietermaritzburg K9 were shot dead during a police shootout with suspects, who were sought for an armed robbery and murder of a policeman, earlier in that week.

Duke, the Durban SAPS K9 unit dog, is recovering and doing well after being shot in the head. “The bullet entered the top of his head and exited behind the ear, missing vital organs”, explained law enforcement task team assistant chief, Johan du Toit.

Lance Mara, who is leading the Overstrand K9 unit, said they are sending good wishes and our deepest condolences to the handlers and families of the respective units.

Photo: Albé Bester

Source & photo: Overstrand Municipality/FB

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For Youth Day this year, the Genadendal Mission Museum cohosted a motivational program with the Genadendal Rural Economic Forum. With this specific public program, the focus was on supporting underserved young people, to turn their ideas into successful business.

Photo: Genadendal Mission Museum/FB

A fun afternoon on the 17th of June as volunteers from the Pearly Beach Conservancy and the White Shark Conservation Programme, helped i-MED Vision make their pharmacy herb garden in Eluxolweni a reality.

Photo: Pearly Beach Conservation/FB

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Youth Day Virtual Concert On Wednesday the 16th of June 2021, the youth of Cape Agulhas celebrated Youth Day by hosting a successful Youth Day Virtual Concert.

The event was live-streamed via the municipality’s YouTube Channel: Cape Agulhas Municipality Live and we received more than 1 000 views. Those individuals who have missed the live broadcast can still go and watch it at the following link: Click here to watch the concert...

This year’s theme was Gender-based violence and Anti-bullying. Cape Agulhas Municipality would like to thank all the different organizations, our Human Development Department, and especially the youth who showcased their talents through the arts.

Strict COVID-19 protocols were in place and the Youth Council only allowed 50 people inside the De Heide Primary School Hall at any time.

Municipal Manager Eben Phillips, Deputy Mayor Zukiswa Tonisi, and Ward Councillor for Ward 2 Marjorie October attended the Youth Day concert. This event was made possible by Cape Agulhas Municipality in partnership with Overberg Development Agency, Overberg District Municipality, Cape Access, Realist Records, and Community Action Partners.

The true stars of the day were the planning committee who comprised mostly of the Cape Agulhas Municipality’s Youth Council.

Source & photos: Cape Agulhas Municipality/FB

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Mathys Roets “Live” Letty-Ann Möller Die welbekende en skitterende Afrikaanse sanger Mathys Roets, het gaste op Woensdagaand 23 Junie by Antoinette Events Bistro, vermaak met sy pragtige en sielvolle liedjies.

Gaste het nie net sy vertoning geniet nie, maar ook ‘n smaaklike 3-gang maaltyd. Dit was ‘n aand wat terdeë geniet is ondanks die vlak 3 COVID-19 maatreëls wat streng toegepas is.

Sudoku

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History of the Overberg Jimmy Herbert “STRANDROOF” ALONG THE OVERBERG COAST: ARNISTON (1815) What makes the “strandroof” of this ship unique, is the fact that items cherished by the owners (in sentiment or monetary value), and acquired while stationed in the East, were being transported back to patria. With the breakup of the ship, many items washed out on shore where they were recovered by locals. A number of items were also retrieved from the bodies found on shore. While employed to collect all artefacts swept out, all were naturally presented with countless tempting opportunities to loot.

those that looted.

Thanks to one such looter, Oom Ferdie Spamer is today the very proud owner of a collection of relatively well preserved British pillar dollars.

The Arniston was built by William Barnard and launched in 1794. As a large English East Indiaman, she was the equivalent of a British Royal Navy 4th-rater with 58 gun ports. As a threedecked, three-mast ship with a weight of 1498 tonnes, an overall length of 54 metres, a keel length of 53.8 metres, a hold depth of 5 metres and a width of 13.2 metres, most would have seen her as large. With sails as her means for propulsion, she normally had a complement of between 120 and 140 crew.

In the early 1990’s, there was a local fisherman who some years before found a number of perfectly preserved silver Spanish dollars hidden in a crevice close to the original Arniston monument. Being British coins of that period, it was presumed to be off the Arniston. Furthermore, they compare favourably with the pillar dollars recovered from the wreck site. This further substantiated the assumption of their origin.

Although used as an English East Indiaman for so many years, a year or two before her last fatal journey homeward, the British Admiralty requisitioned the Arniston to do service as a troop carrier in India and Ceylon. When the Arniston went down to Davy Jones's locker, she was only armed with two 12-pound cannon and no more than 20 carronades of 18-pound shot each. This was a ship that would be earmarked to bring many a brave and severely injured soldier and sailor home, with all their 'honour and riches'. The Arniston would also transport some very wealthy passengers taking with them all their acquired riches and belongings as they return home.

On the fateful Tuesday afternoon of the 30 th of May, the Arniston struck a shallow reef in Marcus Bay resulting in her keeling over to the windward side and the deadly crushing advance of the waves. The masts went instantly by the board, and the sea, which broke completely over all, forcefully tore the ship to pieces over the next day or so.

It has always been felt that the ship was carrying the large and valuable cargo. This was based on the fact that all aboard the ship would have been bringing their most precious belongings with them. Add to this the fact that many wealthy passengers were also recorded to be on board. To further substantiate this belief, one only has to scrutinise the list of recorded coins and jewellery that washed up onto the beach in the days to follow.

At the time these coins had more than likely been picked up or removed from a body and illegally kept and hidden away for later undetected collection.

Because the coins had not been underwater for hundreds of years as those recovered by the divers in the 1982, they were still in a good condition of preservation. As in the case of many such hoards discovered hundreds of years later, the looter was unable to revisit the hiding place, or he was unable to find the coins again. So today, Oom Ferdie still has some evidence of the Overberg looted treasure.

JIMMY HERBERT Retired lecturer: Stellenbosch University (1977-2013) Writer & Specialist in Maritime History and Archaeology In next week’s issue: “STRANDROOF” ALONG THE OVERBERG COAST: MILES BARTON 1861

The coins and jewellery recovered from the beach in 1815 were recorded as 25 gold Rupees, 9 gold Guineas, 70 gold Star Pagodas, 3 silver Pagodas, 3 silver Spanish Dollars, 17.5 silver Rupees, 2 English Shillings, 1 silver watch, 1 watch chain with 2 seals and two watch keys, 1 silver Cross, 2 silver numbers signifying No. 69, 2 plain French gold rings, 1 silver button, 1 pair silver shoe buckles and 1 lady's picture with glass - mounted and defective. Knowing the imperfect nature of humans, and also the hardships that people of the Overberg would have been exposed to in the 1800’s, one can assume that there were 16

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