Franschhoek Tatler - November 2018

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Prestige Agri-Awards Winners

The fifth annual Prestige Agri-Awards recently took place at Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards, where the winners for the sought after titles were announced. The initiative, previously known as the Farmworker of the Year competition, honours excellence in the province’s agricultural sector. In doing so the competition is able to acknowledge farmworkers, who make a significant contribution to our country’s economy, for their hard work.

The competition is cosponsored by the Western Cape Department of Agriculture and the Shoprite Group, with the latter being involved with the initiative for the past seven years.

A winner, runner-up and second runner-up were selected in each of the eight categories. The winners in the respective categories are as follows: • General Worker: Elizabeth Gertse (Anthonij Rupert Wyne) • Tractor Driver: Isak Buys (Mont Rochelle) FLTR: Gertrude Jacobs (Western Cape Department of Agriculture), • Irrigation Specialist: Keenan Christie Davids (Agri Worker of the Year 2018) & Pieter Van Zyl (Shoprite) Carstens (Boschendal) • Technical Operator: Vusumzi Cekiso (Leeu Estates) with the Best Potential for 2018 award.

• Animal Production: Ralph Valentine (Boschendal) From here on the winners in each category, as well • Foreman: Stoffel Van Rooy (Leeu Estates) as the regional winners, go through to the provincial • Junior Management: Cornel Paulse (Glenwood) adjudication, after which the 2018 Western Cape • Middle Management: Christie Davids (Anthonij Prestige Agri Worker Winners will be announced at a Rupert Wyne) gala event on 3 November at Nederburg Wine Estate.

A special award was presented to Danie Cupido of Mont Rochelle, who received the Agri Worker Text: Editorial Desk | Image: Supplied

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Planning for the stalls started in 2016 – specifically in response to complaints from nearby residents about noise associated with the setting up and breaking down of temporary stalls. Plans were first approved in February 2017, but the Municipality diverted the funding allocated to the project to deal with pressing matters such as the drought crisis.

In March 2018 alternative funding was secured from the National Department of Small Business

Development. This funding had to be spent within 6 months of obtaining it, or be forfeited. The site was handed to the successful tenderer, Rekha Construction, on 4 April 2018. Construction was however delayed when the Ratepayers Committee of the Franschhoek Heritage and Ratepayers Association insisted that there had been insufficient consultation about the project.

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Stellenbosch First In Africa To Map Heritage Stellenbosch Municipality is far advanced in a project to identify, classify and digitally map its rich and diverse heritage resources. The municipality contracted with the Cape Winelands Professional Practices in Association (Pty) Ltd in 2015 to execute this heritage project – the first of its kind in Africa and one of only five worldwide.

Franschhoekers Excel at the World Blind Tasting Championships In last month’s Tatler we reported that Admire Wakwa, the Junior Wine Studio Manager at Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines and Billet Magara, Tasting Room Manager at Pasarene Winery were to take part in the World Blind Tasting Championships in Languedoc, France, as part of Team Zimbabwe on 12 & 13 October.

This month we’re happy to report that they and their team mates did themselves proud by coming in 14th out of a field of 23. Team Zimbabwe tied with Team USA on 85 points and beat teams from wine powerhouses such as Italy and Spain as well as teams from the UK and Netherlands.

Team Belgium won the event with 144 points, well clear of second-placed team Finland on 123 points. Team SA achieved 10th position with a score of 105 points.

The competition required teams to identify 12 wines that were served blind to them. Teams had to identify the cultivar, the country, the appellation, the vintage and the producer in little more than two hours.

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Heritage resources such as the Franschhoek Town Hall have been mapped and a plan for their conservation is being drafted.

The value of heritage resources has been highlighted repeatedly since 2009, when the Cape Winelands was placed on the UNESCO Tentative List of World Heritage Sites. Heritage resources are also major contributing factors to the local economy.

“The Stellenbosch Municipal area is dotted with a wide array of sites that are of great cultural, environmental and historical significance.

Diverse peoples have long inhabited the area, each leaving their own mark on the landscape and on history – a history that must be preserved for future generations,” reads a press statement by the municipality. Due to the complex evolution of the local landscape over many centuries and the historical factors involved, a key to the heritage project’s methodology has been to devise ways of analysis and synthesis across ‘nature’ and ‘culture’ and at different scales of consideration – from entire landscapes to individual structures and sites.

The outcome of the project will be an advanced heritage inventory. According to the press statement “The inventory will be a living document that can be expanded when required and will inform our Conservation Management Plan (CMP) to ensure compliance with the National Heritage Resources Act.” The project consists of five phases: Phase 1: Concepts and Method; Phase 2: Survey and Draft Heritage Inventory; Phase 3: Report on the Draft Heritage Inventory; Phase 4: Draft Conservation Management Plan (CMP); Phase 5: Training of municipal staff.

Phases one, two and three have been completed and the resulting reports have been approved by Heritage Western Cape. Phase 3 produced a consolidated, interactive online map of all heritage resources, with links to detailed heritage significance sheets for every

Further consultation between the Municipality and the Ratepayers Committee followed, during which a number of changes were agreed. Construction finally commenced on 17 April and was expected to be completed by the end of September 2018. More unexpected delays however followed after a long-forgotten French drain system was discovered on the site and further adjustments had to be made to accommodate a mature tree. In terms of

landscape unit, townscape unit as well as individual heritage sites and structures. The reports were made public and were approved by Heritage Western Cape in May 2018.

The next phase of the project is the CMP “that maps out a process for the municipality to manage its heritage resources in a rational, systematic and practical way that will protect features of cultural significance, while ensuring that continued informed development of the cultural landscape can occur.”

The purpose of the CMP is to “assist municipal officials in their assessment of development applications, to ensure that their decisions recognise heritage significance and promote constructive action to maintain such significance.”

The CMP will be presented for public comment later this year.

Executive Mayor Gesie van Deventer said “the heritage project shows that Stellenbosch is a municipality that truly cares about its heritage. We have revolutionised the way that local governments view heritage preservation and believe that our approach will make us an example of national and international best practice. Our methods demonstrate our firm commitment to heritage conservation and the continued informed development of our shared cultural landscape.”

All reports and related documentation is available from the Stellenbosch Heritage Foundation’s website: www.stellenboschheritage.co.za/capewinelands-heritage-survey-2

Several tonnes of sorted recyclables that were awaiting collection by a processing company went up in flames along with the corrugated iron and wood shed in which they were stored. It is not clear how the fire started.

Help has already been forthcoming from several quarters. Asked what she most needs Van der Ross said that they need a digger loader to clear the site of the burnt-out shed, so they can start storing materials there again. Construction materials – particularly corrugated iron sheets and tar poles are also needed.

When the Tatler visited, Van der Ross and her staff were working in the open air. “Fortunately they understand,” said Van der Ross about her staff.

“We’ve struggled before and we’ll survive this too,” she added.

Anyone able to assist Green Spot Recycling can contact Jocelyn at 073 587 6132.

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contractual provisions the delays cost the Municipality R30 000.

By mid-October the heavy construction work had finally been completed and roofs were going up on the stalls. This left only lighter tasks such as painting and paving to be completed before the informal traders could take occupancy of their new premises – just in time for the peak tourist season.

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Fire Consumes Recycling Depot A fire on 4 October destroyed the La Motte facility used by Jocelyn Van der Ross’s Green Spot Recycling.

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Leeu Estates Named SA’s Leading Wine Country Hotel Set amid the vineyards is Leeu Spa, a wellness sanctuary that offers massages and holistic treatments and Indaba – The Meeting Place – a state of the art multipurpose event and meeting venue.

The Wine Studio, run by the Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines team, is also located on the estate.

Leeu Estates reflects the pillars of the Leeu Collection brand: superlative service with attention to the smallest detail; an award-winning wine portfolio, distinctive architecture and sophisticated design; inspiring art collections and manicured landscaping that respects the environment.

“Our thanks to World Travel Awards for this honour, which pays testament to the dedication of the entire team at Leeu Estates. They have worked extremely hard to turn the property into a world-class hotel in the two years since it opened and this award celebrates their achievements, proving that all our effort has been worthwhile,” says owner Analjit Singh.

For the second year running, World Travel Awards has named Leeu Estates, the Leeu Collection’s flagship property in Franschhoek, as South Africa’s Leading Wine Country Hotel.

The award was announced at the black-tie gala that celebrated all the African winners in Durban, on 6 October 2018.

Given the country’s reputation as a wine holiday destination, Leeu Estates had to fight off strong competition to take South Africa’s Leading Wine Country Hotel 2018 award. The World Travel Awards, which this year celebrate their 25th anniversary of honouring excellence in the international hospitality industry, are voted for by travel and tourism professionals, as well as business and leisure travellers worldwide.

Leeu Estates, which opened in June 2016, is a luxury boutique property situated between the mountain and river with spectacular panoramic views. This exceptional property sits on just under

Leeu Estates Manor House and gardens with Dassenberg in the background

100 hectares of vineyards, landscaped gardens and fynbos providing the ideal setting for unrivalled

escapes where guests can see and enjoy the true experiences of a working wine farm.

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A very typical to the woody.

This vibrant wine entices with an explosive mix of violets, peppermint and thyme.

A juicy palate that combines flavours of black mulberry and dark chocolate. Rich, elegant and lingering fruit.

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Semillon 2017

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Cellar Chat Mark Tanner

It has been said that the art of distillation can be attributed to the Arab world; they used distillation for the manufacture and production of perfumes. It is conceivable however that their experiment may well have resulted in the production of alcohol as a byproduct. Allah (whose beneficence passes all understanding), forbade his followers to partake of such fiery fluids. As I once mentioned before, history does not record how effectively this was enforced. Certainly, old habits die hard, wine continued to surface in the eastern Mediterranean.

Omar Khayyam was an astronomer, mathematician, philosopher and poet. His Rubaiyat of the medieval period is well known and was written with considerable cynicism. ‘Here today, gone tomorrow’, could well have been his motto.

Snubbing his nose at the prophet (the friend of the righteous) he penned the following verse:

Hawaiian wine at a London wine fair once. Their advertising slogan? “Can you detect the sulphur?”

Answer, a definite ‘Yes’, doing little to promote it as a beverage. Maybe they should stick to pineapple juice. Japan, while boasting a Mediterranean latitude, suffers from geographic and climatic influences that have ensured that they too have yet to wow the international market. The Tacama vineyards in Peru make a surprisingly good Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet and even Bolivia can bring its La Conception Torrontes to the table.

My own experience with South American wine is limited. I enjoyed most of what came my way while I was there, but one red wine stands out above the rest. I have no idea what it was. It was a night flight from Mendoza in Argentina to Buenos Aires.

Passengers were given a glass of ‘Vino Rosso’ on boarding. (SAA take note!). Bad weather delayed take-off so more Rosso was produced. When we eventually left mother earth I was sufficiently high to enjoy the stormy turbulence and lightning flashes on route. Great medicine for the nervous traveller.

Until next month.

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“You know my friends, with what brave carouse, I made a second marriage in my house; Divorced old barren reason from my bed, And took the daughter of the vine to spouse” It seems that in those days Persia had been a wine drinking country for centuries, long before Islamic law forbade it. But what of today? Lebanon, Jordan, Yemen and Syria all produce grapes. In days of old the Caliphs and Sultans did not abstain.

Perhaps the best known producer from this region today is Chateaux Musar on the slopes of Mt Barouk overlooking the Bekaa valley in Lebanon.

Their Cabernet Sauvignon has become legend and I can happily concur. While I have never been to these parts I managed to share a bottle with my Stockholm wine agent some years ago. Good stuff that has not been forgotten and it has illustrious connections considering that the Pharaohs of Egypt were supplied from Lebanon (Canaan).

Where else does one find wine in unexpected locations? Kenya for one and Tanzania for another.

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In ‘13 Questions’ the Tatler combines the serious with the silly. We start by posing our subjects ten random questions from our ever-growing database. They then get to ask themselves a question, before the interview concludes with two questions from the editor.

13 Questions with Gary Ankiewicz of Franschhoek Cycles All types really. I prefer golden oldies.

If you could board a plane this afternoon, where would it be taking you?

If anyone wants to get me a ticket I would love to go somewhere near a beach, like the Maldives. I like fishing and just taking in the ocean breeze. I met my wife while fishing.

Where did you go to school?

In Pretoria.

What would you never cook/eat?

I am not a fussy eater. If it’s edible I will eat it.

What are you the most proud of?

My wife Jackie and my son Zian. I am truly a blessed man.

What object of no monetary value will you keep dearly until you die?

Our family collect rocks.

Where ever we go we like Gary with his son, Zian, Manfred and his mother. to bring a rock back to the Default drink of choice? house. Those are our special memories. Every rock I like my coffee. Being in the valley is a real treat, has a story and a memory. coffee, wine and craft beers, what can one say?

What do I do to relax?

Dogs, cats or something more exotic?

I love being out and about. I enjoy the valley and We have a Papillion crossbreed rescue dog. We the outdoors. I go cycling into the mountains and named her Illy after the coffee; we couldn’t call her sit next to the streams; the beauty of our valley is Jacobs, now could we? priceless. I cannot comprehend guests staying 2 What’s for breakfast at home? days in town when there is so much to see and Anything goes. Braai leftovers is the best. to do. I soak up Franschhoek and its beauty. Our What do you do when you can’t sleep? valley has it all to offer. Even a walk through the I enjoy reading. town. The heritage, the beautiful houses and our What type of music moves you? friendly community and little shops. This valley is

just so unique.

Despite tough economic times your business tries to help less fortunate cyclists, particularly children. Tell us about what you do and how welloff cyclists and other community members can help?

This is an interesting subject and also very dear to us as a family. I want to tell a little story of Manfred, a little 8-year-old boy from our village.

One Saturday afternoon I got a call from outside my house. When I opened the door a little boy was standing there with some ball bearings in his hand, asking if I could help.

Questions were streaming through my head…

How did he know my house? This little boy was trying to sort out his bike, his pride and joy. How did he know he needs new bearings? I asked him to come to the shop the next day to sort his problem out. The next day he showed up with his bicycle. It was by no means in any condition to be carrying a child. No brakes, no handle grips, no pedals… I stood there wondering how I could help this boy. None of the parts I could get or had could fit this bike.

My heart was shattered at this time. I could not help him. My wife saw the bike and started crying.

How can we help? I turned to a few people and one business owner in the valley said “Sure, let’s do this.”

We then took a very old bike that was sponsored and gave it a complete overhaul. Manfred was on his way. One happy Manfred.

There are days when my heart just gets the better of me, especially when little kids come to my shop for old tubes. They patch them and fold them to make a big tube just fit their small little wheels. I wish I could help all of them.

If anybody out there wants to help little guys like Manfred, please get in touch. I think we can help so many more individuals like Manfred who are out there.

In your business you must get to do with many visitors from all over. Have you noticed any nationalities that have particular quirks when it comes to cycling, or are all cyclists pretty much alike?

We get a lot of different nationalities at the shop.

I love chatting to them about their countries and home towns. It’s always interesting meeting folk from different walks of life. Some countries do not permit drinking and cycling and in some countries you do not need to wear a helmet. I enjoy showing off our majestic valley and what it has to offer.

A Dozen Golds for Franschhoek at Veritas 2018 Franschhoek wine producers have picked up a dozen Gold medals at the 2018 Veritas awards – the 28th iteration of the competition.

This year saw 264 contenders winning 50 Double Gold, 219 Gold, 671 Silver and 559 Bronze medals. An authoritative jury, comprising six international and 100 local specialists, tasted the competing wines during a marathon fiveday blind tasting session.

The six most keenly contested categories in terms of entries received, were: Red Blends (228), Sauvignon Blanc (185), Shiraz (157), Cabernet Sauvignon (142), Chenin Blanc (128) and Chardonnay (112). A total of 24 brandies were entered in three categories: Standard, Potstill and Vintage.

The Gold medal winning wines from local producers are: • Allée Bleue Pinotage 2016 • Allée Bleue Starlette Shiraz Rosé 2018 • Babylonstoren Shiraz 2016 • Boschendal S&M Shiraz/Mourvèdre 2016 • Boschendal Vin de Memoire Chardonnay 2015 • Grande Provence Chenin Blanc 2017 • Haut Espoir Shiraz 2012 • Holden Manz Big G 2014 • La Motte Pierneef Viognier 2016 • Leopard’s Leap Grand Vin 2016

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Leopard’s Leap Chenin Blanc Wins Chenin Blanc Trophy 2018 Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards The 2018 Leopard’s Leap Classic Chenin Blanc has been awarded the Chenin Blanc Trophy at the 2018 Michelangelo International Wine & Spirit Awards. This follows hot on the heels of the exceptional Top Ten performance of the 2016 Culinaria Chenin Blanc in the Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Challenge.

“I am again impressed by the versatility of Chenin Blanc”, says Leopard’s Leap CEO, Hein Koegelenberg. “Whether made in a more complex style with oak maturation or as an easydrinking, fresher style of wine, Chenin Blanc is a great choice.”

The 2018 Leopard’s Leap Chenin Blanc offers a lively combination of ripe summer fruit and subtle fynbos undertones, sustained by a firm acidity and a dry, lingering finish. A refreshing glass on its

own, this classic Chenin Blanc makes for a versatile partner with seafood, salads and even semi-firm cheeses such as brie and goat’s cheese. It is also a dependable choice with those often-challenging Asian flavours.

Grapes for the 2018 vintage are from the Perdeberg in the Agter-Paarl region – acclaimed for exceptional Chenin Blanc. The grapes were harvested at optimum ripeness, then destemmed and crushed. The free-run juice was fermented separately from the press component. After fermentation, a small portion of the press juice was added to the blend to contribute some additional body and flavour. www.leopardsleap.co.za | 021 876 8002 Text: Editorial Desk | Image: Supplied

Leopard’s Leap CEO Hein Koegelenberg with winemaker Eugene van Zyl and brand manager, Line Smit.

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Atkin Plaudits for Trio from La Bri International wine writer and British Master of Wine (MW) Tim Atkin’s 2018 SA Special Report made happy reading for the team at La Bri. Three of their wines cracked the 90 out of 100 points mark. Illustrating the versatility of the team the acclaimed wines include a white, a red and a Méthode Cap Classique.

La Bri’s MCC, Sauvage La Bri 2012, was awarded 91 points by Atkin. This follows on last year when their maiden bubbly, the Sauvage La Bri 2011, was also awarded 91 points by Atkin and cements La Bri as a producer of fine MCCs. Atkin had this to say about the Sauvage La Bri 2012, “Irene Waller’s mature bubbly is an allChardonnay Blanc de Blancs whose base wine is fermented in old wood. It’s quite a rich, evolved style showing nutty, honeyed, oxidative notes and a rich savoury finish.” (Drinking window 2018 - 2021)

La Bri’s Syrah 2015 was awarded 90 points. In Atkin’s words, “With a nod to Côte Rôtie, this refined Franschhoek Syrah is co-fermented with 5% Viognier. It’s a light, floral, sappy style with lots of perfume and acidity, a hint of wood spice and berry fruit sweetness.” (Drinking window 2019 - 2023) Completing the trio of acclaimed wines is the Double Door Semillon 2017 that also scored 90 points. Atkin describes it as an “Elegantly oaked Semillon. Textured and fresh, with a dusting of vanilla spice and a smooth, creamy palate.”

(Drinking window 2019 - 2022) Atkin’s roughly 200-page 2018 SA Special Report contains scores for almost 2000 wines, making it one of the most comprehensive annual reviews of the South African wine industry. Atkin is highly regarded by wine investors and enthusiasts for his influential opinion and his scores are valued in the international wine scene. www.labri.co.za | 021 876 2593 Text: Editorial Desk | Images: Supplied

La Fontaine Reopens After Afro-chic makeover

Summer Garden Menu for Pierneef à La Motte

La Fontaine Guesthouse, now part of the Oyster Collection, reopened its historic doors on 14 October after an extensive refurbishment during the quieter winter months. The charming 1920s building, which started life as a school hostel named Linquenda, and the next door Victorian villa now offers 18 en-suite rooms in different configurations.

Pierneef à La Motte Restaurant introduced a summer menu during October. The seasonal garden menu invites guest to enjoy a more relaxed dining experience under La Motte’s majestic oak trees during warmer weather and will be available until Easter. Relish the calm garden ambience, enjoy a glass of wine and choose from an ever-changing seasonal menu of delicious sharing options.

The interiors have undergone an Afro-chic makeover that offers visual delight and surprises around every corner from the dark, intimate lounge to the airy, eclectic rooms. Even the beautiful bathrooms offer unexpected features, such as toilets with old-fashioned pull chains in the annex. An addition that is sure to prove popular is the gin and wine bar that leads to an inviting new terrace.

Amenities in the rooms – some of which have fireplaces – include safes, Nespresso machines, air conditioning, free WiFi and minibars.

The grounds have also been transformed and now boast several fountains – the calming sound

of running water can be heard almost everywhere – two pools and several outside seating areas, both public and private.

With so much luxury and beauty in evidence the food and wine offering at the official opening didn’t disappoint either. Wines by Waterford Estate and canapés by chef Reuben Riffel ensured everybody was in the right frame of mind to make the most of all the sensory enjoyment on offer. www.lafontainefranschhoek.co.za | 021 876 2112 Text: Editorial Desk | Image: La Fontaine

The garden menu reflects the à la carte menu’s theme of modern heritage cuisine. Expect unique South African tastes such as flavoursome Cape curries, mosbolletjies, biltong, curry lamb kebabs, cinnamon pancakes and all those interesting combinations of sweet, sour and savoury, presented with Chef Eric Bulpitt’s innovative touch. Order a selection of smaller plates to enjoy with La Motte wines.

The garden menu is served from Tuesdays to Sundays, 11h00 – 17h00. (Last orders at 16:30 | No Reservations.)

With the confectionery of the Farm Shop always a temptation, the La Motte gardens also offer a

Pierneef à La Motte Restaurant’s garden menu is ideal for summer days in their beautiful garden.

beautiful opportunity to sit down with a glass of the estate’s award-winning Méthode Cap Classique, coffee or tea and a choice of delectable bakes.

The La Motte Farm Shop is open from Tuesdays to Sundays, 09h00 – 17h00. www.la-motte.com | 021 876 8000 Text: Editorial Desk | Image: La Motte

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Lust Bistro & Bakery Celebrates 5 Year Milestone

FRANSCHHOEK’S SPECIALIST PAINT SHOP We stock a full range of Midas, environmentally friendly paints (water and oil based) and Earthcote specialised, textured trowel-on and brush-on products for wall and floor surfaces (300 colours to choose from).

The interior of Lust Bistro and Bakery sports a new look in celebration of its fifth anniversary.

Situated on the peaceful Vrede en Lust wine estate, Lust Bistro & Bakery is known for its sense of warmth and “home away from home” ambience. This year marks a milestone for one of the winelands’ best-loved bistro and bakeries, as the 2015 KLINK Awards “Beyond Expectations” winner celebrates its fifth anniversary.

To commemorate this occasion, Lust Bistro & Bakery boasts a new look and feel following full refurbishments of the restaurant, whilst introducing a premium limited-edition Vrede en Lust wine which accompanies the new recentlylaunched bistro dinner menu.

Loyal patrons will be delighted to hear that in addition to the new bistro menu, LUST has extended their trading hours by offering a dinner service every Friday and Saturday until 22h00. A micro greens home-grown display accompanies the fresh and uncomplicated dinner menu offering six starters, six mains and four desserts alongside a selection of fine wines.

The aim of LUST’s refurbishments was to improve the acoustics and showcase a more modern, cosy and sophisticated ambience. Jean-Pierre’s famous daily blackboard specials remain a staple amongst the fresh, natural greens and earthy décor and furniture pieces in the bistro.

“We value every customer that has walked through our doors and supported us over the last five

years. In honour of our appreciation, we’ve tried to exceed any expectations with our renovations and reimagined menu while staying true to the familiar atmosphere; offering more than just a destination but an unforgettable experience,” says patron chef and baker extraordinaire, Jean-Pierre Smith.

Further to the fifth year commemorations, the estate has released a limited-edition “LUST Bistro & Bakery and Vrede en Lust” Riesling produced in a typical German Kabinett style. The fruit of this off-dry highly terroir expressive cultivar is sourced from the Vrede en Lust Elgin farm, Casey’s Ridge.

Most Rieslings are consumed when they are young showing the most aromatic characteristics. This crown beauty is best paired with spicy foods and curries, and due to the well-developed yet elegant off-dry style it is also served well with seafood such as prawns, lobster and crayfish. www.lustbistro.com | 021 874 1456 Text: Editorial Desk | Image: Silas Miami Photography

We also stock waterproofing products, Plascon water and oil based paints. Hamilton’s paint brushes, rollers, crack fillers, sand paper, masking and buff tapes, turpentine, lacquer thinners and putty. For DIY enthusiasts, we stock ladders, overalls, drop-sheets and paint trays.

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Recognition for Dr Glynn Till Dr Glynn Till, the busy resident chiropractor at Franschhoek Chiropractic, has received recognition of the highest order. The Chiropractic Association of South Africa has honoured him with their Presidential Award. According to the president of the association, Dr Kendrah da Silva, this is a prestigious award, only awarded a few times to very deserving candidates who have served the profession in many special ways. She says Dr Till continues to serve on the senior advisory panel of CASA where his contribution is said to be invaluable.

We were fascinated by the treatments offered at Franschhoek Chiropractic, particularly by the devices Dr Till uses, so asked him to tell us more.

He says firstly, and most importantly for a chiropractor, is his manipulating or adjusting table.

Not only can it be electrically raised and lowered (which saves his back from having to bend over all the time), but it has multiple leaves that can be angled differently for patient comfort and treatment effects.

It also has a traction component which can be most helpful in problem lower back cases. Each section of the table has what is known as a drop section, the section being “loaded” by being raised slightly, and then when he applies the manipulative force, the section drops slightly, facilitating the treatment.

The manipulation (in which chiropractors specialise), mobilization and traction are all designed to restore mobility to joints that have stiffened up and lost their ability to move properly.

Secondly, there is Photobiomodulation (PBM) or Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT). This device produces light close to the infra-red spectrum (810 nanometres wavelength). The light can be applied in a radiant form, where the rays radiate outwards, or in the form of laser light, where the rays stay parallel to each other. It’s a Class 3B laser unit. The light can penetrate soft tissues between 5 and 9 centimetres, making it useful for treating both superficial and medium depth tissues. The biological effects of PBM range from anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects to speeding up wound healing and stimulating nerve regeneration. Many other useful effects have also been demonstrated, such as in the treatment of certain cancers, macular degeneration and oral mucositis. Dr Till says PBM is painless and there are no known side effects.

Next he mentions Extra-corporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT). This uses a strong sound wave that is beyond the range of human hearing. The instrument is applied to the body part to be treated and the

sound wave enters into that part in the form of an energy wave. The energy wave produces tiny bubbles in the water of the tissues (mostly muscles), which in turn set off secondary waves when they “pop”. It is thought that these secondary waves are the ones that have the healing effect. The biological effects of ESWT are, in some ways, similar to that of PBM, in that they increase circulation, are analgesic, treat trigger points and help stimulate regeneration of damaged tissue. They can also disperse calcium that has been deposited in tendons (enthesopathy) or bursae.

However, ESWT is more indicated in chronic disorders.

One other difference from PBM is that ESWT produces a mild, short-lived, inflammatory reaction bringing in extra blood with healing blood cells. The treatment can be uncomfortable when being done, but usually brings immediate improvement after the treatment.

Then there is the Graston technique. This is the use of a special, stainless steel instrument, which is both a diagnostic and a therapeutic tool. Diagnostically, it is similar to what the stethoscope is to the medical physician. The latter magnifies sounds in the body while the Graston instrument magnifies the state of the soft tissues, especially muscles and fascia. Having found these problem areas, the instrument can now be used therapeutically to gently “break down” these hard, nodular areas, thus helping to restore normal function.

Interestingly Dr Till also says, “Acupuncture needles are used both in trigger points, to help relax them, as well as for pain control. We do not practice acupuncture in the sense of Traditional Chinese Medicine, but merely to assist in the management of painful conditions. It can be very effective.”

Dr Till’s latest treatment is Rife Therapy. It has the least amount of scientific support for its efficacy.

However, there are no known side effects and it therefore appears to be quite safe to use. It is mostly used on an experimental basis at this stage.

Not only is Dr Till busy in the awards department and seeing patients, he has co-authored an abstract

Dr Glynn Till receives the Chiropractic Association of South Africa’s Presidential Award from Dr Kendrah da Silva

that has been submitted for the next conference of the World Federation of Chiropractic in Berlin. The other authors are leading scientific researchers in the

profession in the USA, Canada and UK. Text: Editorial Desk | Image: Supplied

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8 Reasons to Add an Avo The avocado is without a doubt one of nature’s most luxurious foods: rich and creamy and subtly-flavoured. Adding an avo to any meal, any time of the day, not only tastes delicious but here are eight reasons to add an avo as part of a healthy diet.

1. Love an avo for the heart Published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 1, a 2018 study found that those who eat avocados (compared to those who eat an avo-free diet) had higher levels of good HDL cholesterol.

This is likely due to the high amount of hearthealthy monounsaturated fat found in avos. Avos are also naturally cholesterol free, an added bonus in heart health.

2. Love an avo for healthy blood pressure It’s a double-win for blood pressure when eating avos. Firstly, avocados contain potassium, a mineral that when included as part of healthy diet contributes to normal blood pressure. In addition, avocados are also naturally free from sodium which we know may increase the risk of high blood pressure if consumed in excess.

3. Love an avo for the eyes Published in the scientific journal Nutrients 2 in 2017, researchers in America found that people who ate one avocado a day over six months had higher levels of lutein in the blood. Avos are a source of lutein, a phytochemical that accumulates in the eye. Lutein, along with another phytochemical called zeaxanthin, has been found to be protective against a common eye disorder in the elderly called age-related macular degeneration.

4. Love an avo for the brain In the same study mentioned above, people who ate an avo daily also had significant improvements in their memory, cognition and problemsolving abilities. The lutein in avos, along with monounsaturated fats, fibre and other bioactive compounds, make this creamy fruit particularly attractive for a healthy brain.

5. Love an avo during pregnancy A mother’s diet during pregnancy plays a crucial

Authentically South African – the table is set at Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards role in influencing the growth of her baby and a healthy birth. Avos are a nutrient-dense food consisting of a unique combination of dietary fibre, healthy fats, and vitamins and minerals such as potassium, magnesium, vitamin E, vitamin K and folate, all important as part of a healthy diet for both mom and growing baby.

6. Love an avo for the gut The fibre in avos is a combination of ¾ insoluble fibre and ¼ soluble fibre. Our gut needs different types of fibres to keep it healthy, each of which has different jobs in the gut. Soluble fibre acts like a mop and helps absorb fluid in the gut, forming a soft, gel-like substance that helps the stool to easily pass through the gut. Insoluble fibre acts like a broom, roughly sweeping through the length of the gut to remove waste. But fibre does far more than just keep us regular and may play a role in preventing colon cancer, lowering cholesterol, and even helping with weight loss.

7. Love an avo for your waistline Avos can be helpful as part of a successful energycontrolled diet for weight loss. Researchers have found that the monounsaturated fats in avo give a quicker feeling of fullness which reduces overeating.

The richness may also help make the diet more appetizing, reducing the temptation to binge on foods high in energy from sugar and bad fats.

8. Love an avo for your hair and skin Avocados are high in a B-vitamin called biotin which contributes to the maintenance of normal hair and skin. Nourish your hair and skin from the inside out and have avocado as a spread on toast, as a dip for fresh finger veggies or diced into salads this summer. www.avocado.co.za Text: Editorial Desk | Image: Pixabay

Culinary tourists and foodies are now invited to take their place at the Leopard’s Leap South African Table! Around this table, those interested in culinary culture can share an authentic South African meal, enjoy Cape wine and join the conversation on the origin and development of the local gastronomy.

South Africa is a melting-pot of cultures, all of which influence food traditions and styles of cooking.The passionate Chef Pieter de Jager introduces guests to the diversity of South African cuisine and explains the rich culinary history and shares the tales behind the food he serves. Guests are also introduced to the versatile collection of Leopard’s Leap wines and their unique South African attributes.

The South African Table at Leopard’s Leap brings together old and new friends for a relaxed mid-week luncheon of authentic South African cuisine and conversations on food and wine a highlight on any Franschhoek itinerary.

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THE ONCE IN A LIFETIME G R A N D P R I X G A R D E N PA R T Y AT VA L D E V I E E S TAT E 1ST & 2ND DECEMBER 2018 This prestigious international event will see a display and demonstration of over 20 Grand Prix cars from the 1930s drawn from all over the world at the Polo Pavilion

Rub shoulders with the drivers and VIPs in the exclusive Drivers Club Hospitality

Supported by over 120 of the best vintage and classic cars from around South Africa as well as premium modern car displays

Limited advanced tickets only available now at www.sahistoricgp.com The Alfa Romeo Tipo B pictured above raced in the 1936 SAGP and will be competing in the SA Historic Grand Prix Festival

November 2018 | 13

Tatler Motoring MICHELE LUPINI

a brand new bakkie, but it was not available in rearwheel drive until later in 2018. We’re not sure why Nissan took a year to bring the 4x2 version in, but a few factors see it to the Best Bakkie 2019 crown.

Firstly, a four-wheel drive bakkie is not necessary for 99% of owners and unless you really need to engage

Best Bakkie 2019 We choose the Bakkie of the Year

low range and switch off the diff locks once a week, then why bother? A 4x4 is also heavier, slower and uses more fuel than a 4x2, never mind it costs sixty grand more.

It’s that time of the year again – Franschhoek’s Auto

Then that Merc is spun off the same base and costs

Bakkie Race! magazine must decide which of these

so much more than the Nissan, and all of a sudden, the

bakkies – released during the past twelve months – is best.

Navara 4x2 is so much more a bargain.

Best Bakkie has become a bakkie market barometer

All of those factors see the Nissan Navara 2.3D DC LE

– the contest has followed bakkie trends over its fifteen

4x2 auto to the 2019 Best Bakkie crown. But don’t be

years from the advent of turbodiesel, double-cab and

fooled – even without all of that, Navara 4x2 would have

4x4s, the China bakkie charge and downsizing. Now

won this thing anyway – it’s the best all-round new

the bakkie world is moving upmarket, but how serious

bakkie here, finish and klaar. – Michele Lupini

is the lunge of the luxury bakkie?

Best Bakkie’s simple rules consider bakkies launched in the year and one model variant per brand is allowed.

Find the full Best Bakkie 2019 feature in Auto Bakkie Race December on village bookshelves now The Best Bakkie 2019 Finalists

The Changan Star III is the only workhorse this year –

• Changan Star III 1.3 Lux

we’ve come a long way with these little critters and this

• JMC Vigus 2.4 TDCI 4X4 DC SLX

latest one has come a long way in the past decade or

• Mahindra Pik-Up 2.2CRDe DC 4x4 S10

so, so let’s just call it our Workhorse of the Year.

• Mercedes-Benz X250d DC 4Matic Power auto

Our reigning Best Bakkie Mitsubishi Triton, the King

• Mitsubishi Triton Athlete 2.4DI-D DC 4x4 Athlete auto

Hilux and JMC’s Ranger-based bargain Vigus are also

• Nissan Navara 2.3D double cab LE auto

easy to cut, being special editions or mild updates of

• Toyota Hilux 2.8 GD6 4x2 DC Dakar

existing bakkies and we prefer it that all-new metal gets the nod, which narrows it down to our 2019 finalist trio.

Mahindra’s new Pik Up is a most compelling package;

Special thanks to JMC Paarl - 021 871 1317; MercedesBenz Paarl - 021 860 4000 Best Bakkie Roll of Honour

it’s mostly new, supremely equipped and performs

• 2004: Toyota Hilux 3.0 KZ-TE Raider 4x2 DC

bloody well – it’s rugged and now it really looks the part

• 2005: Isuzu KB300 TDI DC 4x4

too. Pik Up is an undoubted star of Best Bakkie 2019.

• 2006: Volkswagen T5 Transporter 2.5 TDI 128 DC

The all-new Runner Up is also a huge source of

• 2007: Nissan Navara 2.5 DCI 4x4 DC

debate at any braai or pub – the Mercedes-Benz

• 2008: Ford Ranger 3.0 TDCI SuperCab Hi-Trail XLT

X-Class has drawn as much praise as it has criticism

• 2009: Chevrolet Lumina SS Ute

and quite rightly so. See, this bakkie and the Nissan are

• 2010: Nissan Navara 2.5 DCI XE 4x4 King Cab

basically the same – scratch off the veneer and it’s all

• 2011: Volkswagen Amarok 2.0 BiTDI 4Motion DC

common underneath, from the engine to the gearbox

Highline

to the suspension. In our opinion, at face value, the

• 2012: Ford Ranger 3.2 Wildtrak DC 4x2

Mercedes is the best new bakkie on the market right

• 2013: Foton Tunland 2.8 DC 4x4 Lux

now – bold, daring, interesting and quite competitive

• 2014: Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab 4.5 V8 D

in all but one respect.

• 2015: GWM Steed 6 DC 2.0 VGT 4x2 Xcape

But that ridiculous price premium has cost the Merc

• 2016: VW Amarok 2.0BiTDI HiLine DC 4x2 Automatic

Best Bakkie 2019 – there is no justification for a quarter-

• 2017: Toyota Hilux 2.8 GD6 4x2 DC Raider

million premium over the bakkie it shares its heart with.

• 2018: Fiat Fullback 2.4 DC & Mitsubishi Triton

All of which leaves the Nissan Navara, which is not

2.4Di-D DC

Giordano Must Be Strong Lupini takes heart from the positives “They

tell

me

that

what

does not kill you, makes you stronger,” explained

Giordano after

yet

Lupini another

fraught day aboard his Class C Accelerate 102 Special Gasoline/ La Vie de Luc/CIR Golf 1 GTi in the final round of the WP Burly Pro GTi Challenge at Killarney on in October. “Today was the third race of the season that we were on pole position and it’s the third time we did

through the field to finish fifth in class as he set the

not start from that pole position either.

fastest lap of the day to salvage a few points in the end

“So I’m not sure what we need to do for a little good

in spite of a still smoky car.

luck for once — maybe we need to go throw some bones,

“So yes, I reckon I must be pretty strong after a year

but we have had some really tough luck this year.”

like that if there’s any truth to that myth! “We need to

Franschhoek lad Giordano, who is writing his matric at

spend some time and effort over the off season to turn

Bridge House College, scored a dominant pole position

some of our obvious pace into some proper results

on the Saturday morning, but his Golf was burning oil

next year and we have already begun the processes to

and started misfiring on route to the grid, so he pulled

achieve that. “I’m actually already looking forward to

off and watched the race from the sidelines once again.

next season once it comes…”

The team sorted the car for the second race and Giordano started from the pit lane before charging

Text & Image: Michele Lupini

14 | November 2018

Probus Club

MARK TANNER

Our next meeting is on 5 November when Chris Hartnady will introduce us to his world of structural geology, tectonics, fractured rock aquifers and risk assessment regarding geohazards. An insight into our future water sources?

We are nearing the year end and a reminder that there will be no speaker in December and no meeting in January 2019. There will be the usual Christmas lunch in December so keep watching this space. We are also expecting a visit from the Hermanus Probus Club, something new and something to look forward to.

What is probus all about?

In South Africa there is a rapidly growing number of Probus Clubs, which offer retirees the

facility to successfully manage the transition from high pressure executive, professional and other vocational activity to a calmer way of life.

This is achieved through these valuable features of membership: • Opportunities to extend compatible social contacts and maintain interest in the topical issues of the day.

• Nurturing positive attitudes to ageing through group recreation and the sharing of information on issues of concern to Senior Citizens.

• Support in grief and illness.

• Speakers at monthly luncheons who provide a fresh mental challenge and stimulation.

• We are a-political and non-sectarian • We are mindful of the fact that costs are an important consideration. Membership fees, therefore, are kept to a minimum; while monthly luncheon costs vary.

• Probus is not a Service/Fund Raising organization.

For more information please contact Mark Tanner on 082 773 9217.

SPCA News

ACVV News TANIA VAN DEEMTER ACVV Franschhoek 110 Years of Service to the Community On 19 September the ACVV Franschhoek had a wonderful morning of celebrations in the Town Hall to celebrate 110 years of service to the community.

It was cold and rainy outside, but the atmosphere in the town hall was warm and festive with 180 people gathered to enjoy the morning.

Thank you to ACVV Head office for attending and for Mrs Abel who entertained us with all her interesting stories about the ACVV over the last 110 years. Dowwe Dolle and Wicus van der Merwe had us crying with laughter with all their funny antics. The entertainment finished on a highlight with a very moving ballroom dance performance

by Cassidy Bailey, an inspirational 13-year- old girl in a wheelchair.

We enjoyed a delicious meal which was prepared

by Feedem and served by their fabulous troop of young local waiters and waitresses and enjoyed

delicious wine courtesy of Leopards Leap and sparkling wine donated by DGB. Every lady left with a fabulous Goodie Bag and we thank all our donors for their generosity: Franschhoek Skin Care, Franschhoek Clicks, Huguenot Fine Chocolates, Sandra Slabber, Nico du Plooy, Ian Engelbrecht from Aquelle Water, Steven Cronje from Kaap Agri, The Residents and Staff of Fleur de Lis, Lig Tydskrif, Franschhoek Medical Practitioners and the local community for flower donations. Thank you especially to the Board of Fleur de Lis for your amazing work in putting this wonderful event together.

The ACVV works tirelessly in the community to guide, help and protect vulnerable children and families. We rely heavily on donations, fundraising and volunteers.

Our next event will be the Franschhoek Christmas Lights on Saturday, 1 December 2018, where we will be singing Christmas Carols, await the arrival of Father Christmas and switching on the Christmas tree lights in front of the town hall. Please support this event by sponsoring a light on the Christmas Tree or purchasing an advertising board for your business. Ask me how! We cannot continue to do the important work we do without your support.

Tania: 076 726 2873 / tvandeemter@gmail.com

GRAEME COMRIE Tin Soldiers The Franschhoek SPCA rely for a significant portion of their funding from the little blue tins which are to be seen at the tills of retailers, restaurants and coffee shops in the village. We are very appreciative of the businesses which support the SPCA by keeping the tins safe and close to the tills. Over the years a number of volunteers have made significant contribution by emptying the tins on a regular basis, sorting, counting and banking the many 10, 20 and 50 cent pieces donated by thoughtful customers.

The income from the more than 40 SPCA tins which are in the village covers the cost of 10 voluntary sterilisations per month which is a valuable and worthy cause.

The current volunteers who have the task of managing the SPCA tins (who took over from Angela Fraser at the beginning of this year), are

Rotary News MARK TANNER

Astrid and Bjorn Meth

Astrid and Bjorn Meth. Astrid and Bjorn have been in Franschhoek for 18 months and enjoy the opportunity to “meet the people” while supporting the animals in need.

Thank you to Astrid and Bjorn for your ongoing commitment and support.

It’s true - every cent does count!

Olive Trees for Mandela Centenary Year

Staff of the Huguenot Memorial Museum planted 27 olive trees in celebration of the Mandela Centenary Year.

The olive trees were donated to the Museum. Inmates of Drakenstein Correctional Services, where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated towards the end of his imprisonment, assisted with the digging of the holes.

The Rotary Club of Franschhoek Valley recently provided funds for the installation of security bars and replacement of blinds at the Franschhoek Hospice. The finished product has been well received and certainly looks good as the accompanying photograph shows. The Rotary Club of Franschhoek Valley was able to submit this project to the Rotary Foundation for financial assistance, a system whereby a Rotary Club’s contribution is matched by the Rotary Foundation.

For information on local Rotary activities please contact Mark Tanner on 082 7739217.

Heritage Month Celebrations

The Huguenot Memorial Museum celebrated Heritage Month (September) in collaboration with a number of local schools. Grade 3 learners were to make the national flag out of various bits of scrap materials.

Learners from Wes-Eind Primary, Groendal Primary, Wemmershoek Primary and Franschhoek High School participated. Assignments on the Heritage of Franschhoek by Franschhoek High School’s Grade 9 learners were also exhibited. The participating learners (pictured above) were treated to light refreshments for their efforts. The management of the museum would like to thank all the schools for their participation.

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Editor’s Letter Siegfried Schäfer

Dear Readers You’re probably aware that the valley’s month-long celebration of all things artistic, Art Franschhoek, commenced on 27 October. It is therefore appropriate in a way that last month I got involved in a debate about beauty – specifically in architecture, although it’s hard to separate that from more general notions of beauty.

The Roman architect Marcus Vitruvian believed that architects should consider three themes when designing a building: firmitas (strength), utilitas (functionality), and venustas (beauty). The first two don’t require much exposition, but the third is far more problematic.

Beauty, it’s often said, is in the eye of the beholder.

This is probably because “there is evidence that perceptions of beauty are evolutionary determined; that things, aspects of people and landscapes considered beautiful are typically found in situations likely to give enhanced survival of the perceiving human’s genes.”

Most of the definitions of beauty that I found are quite similar. A typical example is: “Beauty is a combination of qualities, such as shape, colour, or form that pleases the aesthetic senses, especially the sight.” We can probably all live with that, but what it doesn’t answer are the underlying factors, i.e. what about the shape, colour, or form causes it to please the aesthetic senses.

The Alexandrian Greeks held that beauty was associated with “being of one’s hour.” This idea of beauty held that, for example, “a ripe fruit (of its time) was considered beautiful, whereas a young woman trying to appear older or an older woman trying to appear younger would not be considered beautiful.” By extension they would have held that a new building trying to look like an old one would not be considered beautiful.

Some schools of thought equate beauty with being in harmony with nature. There is also a strong connection between mathematics and beauty – particularly in classical architecture. The Pythagorean School, for example, “noted that objects proportioned according to the golden ratio seemed more attractive.” (The golden ratio is approximately 1:1.618) According to Arch2o.com, “Beauty, in architecture, lies in the performance and behaviour of a building’s structure and façade elements... The structural form should have an aesthetic appeal while being simultaneously driven by engineering considerations. An elegant design is the one that arises from engineering creativity, satisfies the requirements of efficiency and economy, and is also elegant.”

Arch2o.com refers to Princeton’s Prof David P. Billington who postulates that works of structural engineering can be regarded as ‘structural art’ when they conform to the 3 Es – Efficiency, Economy and Elegance. To me this doesn’t sound much different from what Vitruvius said.

An architect who is very good at ‘structural art’ is Santiago Calatrava. Calatrava says his personal style is derived from studies of the human body and the natural world. (For very good examples of structural art google Calatrava’s bridge designs.)

Neurologists have also studied beauty; there is, in fact, an entire discipline devoted to it – neuroaesthetics. Functional MRI studies have found that when the brain experiences beauty, areas of perceptual, cognitive, emotional, and reward processing were activated. On the other hand when the brain experiences ugliness only the areas associated with visual processing are activated.

It is believed that culture and experience may play a significant part. “Yet, there are thought to be certain qualities that are constantly found regardless of culture or experience.” These qualities, according to a study entitled ‘Beauty and Brain’ “are grids, zigzags, spirals and curves.

Such findings indicate that on some level, beauty may be universal”, the study concludes.

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Frank John Snelling reasons that “given that there are principles for aesthetics and design which transcend both cultural and individual conscious thought, then the conscious but abstract idea of beauty can be objective (provided these unconscious principles have been deduced.”

Hewitt D Parker points out that “architects claim that their art is a liberal one aiming at beauty, yet most buildings today are objects of practical interest alone. Their doors are merely for entrance, their windows for admission of light, their walls for enclosure. Few people, as they hurry in or out of an office building or a railway station, stay to contemplate the majesty of the height or the elegance of the facade; they transact their business, buy their tickets, check their luggage, and go.”

Parker continues by pointing to a number in ways in which harmony can be achieved in architecture. These include: giving the whole building or parts of the building a simple geometrical form readily perceived, for example, the cruciform plan of many Gothic cathedrals; repeating the same shape throughout the various parts of the building; making the different similar parts are all of the same size, for example, all columns are the same size; proportionality, i.e. the existence of a definite numerical relation between the dimensions of single parts, or the areas of various parts, of a building; dominance of a particular kind of line, for example, horizontal, vertical or diagonal; and, finally, sameness of direction of line, for example, the alignment of windows or parallelism between mouldings.

Someone else who had quite a bit to say about architecturewas Prince Charles. His 10 urban design principles were fairly heavily criticized for what was perceived a bias towards traditional architecture – although the prince denied this. His principles are: (1) Developments must respect the

land, (2) Architecture is a language, respect the ground rules & codes, (3) Scale is key, (4) Harmony: neighbouring buildings ‘in tune’ but not uniform, (5) The creation of well-designed enclosures, (6) Materials also matter: local wood beats imported aluminium, (7) Limit signage, (8) Put the pedestrian at the centre of the design process, (9) Space is at a premium – but no high-rises, and (10) Build flexibility in.

Much of the thinking I’ve referred to thus far is in some way reflected in the Todeshcini & Japha Guidelines for Development of 1986 that have guided development in the village for a long time. (These will be replaced by provisions of the new Stellenbosch Integrated Zoning Scheme Regulations that are expected to be implemented from January 2019.)

Todeschinin & Japha’s guidelines for the historic area of Franschhoek focus on four aspects: scale, materials, forms and siting. In short, don’t build something that is much bigger or smaller than what surrounds it, don’t introduce modern materials into an old area (think face brick, or aluminium windows), use traditional forms and set buildings on plots in the same way as surrounding buildings.

Have I learnt what I needed about beauty and architecture? Definitely not, but I certainly did gain a better understanding of just how complex an issue beauty in architecture is.

Staying with architecture, I noted with sadness the passing of Dennis van den Berg. Dennis served Franschhoek Municipality with distinction as building inspector and long served on the Franschhoek Aesthetics Committee and the later Planning Advisory Committee. Few people have done as much to preserve Franschhoek’s sense of place than Dennis van den Berg.

Rest in Peace, Dennis.

Until next month!

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Lifting Weights, Earning Medals

The Moses brothers are becoming regular medallists at weightlifting competions

The Franschhoek Spurs U11s won the e’Bosch U11 Soccer Cup

The Heritage Day long weekend at the end of September was a busy one for Franschhoek Spurs Football Club.

Teams representing the club took part in no fewer than three tournaments over the course of the weekend.

The U11s took to the field in Kayamandi as part of the e’Bosch U11 Soccer Cup; the U17 boys played in Cloetesville, while the U14 boys took part in a BuildIt-sponsored U14 tournament at the Franschhoek Community Sports Centre.

The Franschhoek Spurs U14s won the BuildIt Tournament The Spurs teams emerged victorious in the e’Bosch U11 Soccer Cup nevertheless gained valuable experience from the and the BuildIt U14 tournament. Unfortunately the tournament. under-17s had no chance to win in Cloetesville, as they were playing against SAB league teams. They Text: Editorial Desk | Images: Supplied

Franschhoek Valley Weightlifting Club (FVWC ) members Bernard and Simon Moses travelled to Mossel Bay on Friday, 21 September, to compete in the Western Provence Senior Weightlifting Championships and the RSA Coastal Weightlifting Competition.

The competition on Saturday, 22 September, was open to all age groups who were divided only by the weight division classes to compete for the Western Provence Senior Championships and The Coastal Championships.

Simon was competing in the 56kg bodyweight class and Bernard in the 62kg bodyweight class.

Bernard opened with his first snatch of the day at 55kg, which was completed with ease; Simon started with 57kg but was unsuccessful. Simon and Bernard went for 59kg as a second attempt but both had failures due to competition jitters. Both elected to retry 59kg for their final attempt and the pressure was on Simon to have a successful lift otherwise he would be out of the competition.

After some stiff coaching from coach Clive Vandepeer both lifters approached the lifting platform with renewed vigour and succeeded in securing their lifts.

In the Clean & Jerk section Bernard opened with his first lift of 66kg, which was successful thus giving him the all-important total on the score board. His second lift was another good one at 70kg with a final attempt at 73kg giving him another personal best and the gold medal in his weight class.

Simon’s opening lift of 77kg was completed with ease, so 82kg was elected for the second attempt, which was successful. He therefor had to lift 84kg to give him the gold medal spot. This was accomplished with great determination and technique resulting in two gold medals, one for the Western Provence Senior title and one for the Coastal Championships.

Bernard was successful in achieving his first weightlifting Gold medal when he became the Western Provence Senior Champion. He also earned Silver in the Coastal Championship; both medals well deserved.

Both lifters have proved yet again that through hard training they will continue to improve with good technique and strength enabling them to set their sights on their long term campaign.

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Letters Small Print Dear Editor Having been a regular reader of the Tatler since Louise Jackson’s first issue in 1994 I am afraid that I shall have to give up my monthly

perusal of village news as my aging eyes cannot cope with the small print.

I wonder how many more of your older readers are in the same position.

Yvonne Duivestein

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Aerobotics Brings Drones and AI to Agriculture

EARLY PROBLEM DETECTION

TARGETED SCOUTING

High 5 for Elsenburg in Middelburg

The Elsenburg team and management. Back row (FLTR): Tomas Malan, Ruan Wilken, Pieter-Hugo Wuim, AJ Snyman, Jean van Niekerk, Mabin van den Berg, Johan Lubbe and Dewald Grobler. Front row (FLTR): Mark Lukas, Elroy Losper and Mario Bonze (managers).

Golf teams from Elsenburg Agricultural College excelled at the Annual Agricultural Colleges Golf Tournament held in Middelburg from 1-3 October – and there was a Franschhoek connection!

The teams’ golf shirts were co-sponsored by Leopard’s Leap CEO, Hein Koegelenberg, and Ernie Els Wines winemaker, Louis Strydom; both

TREE MONITORING

MANAGEMENT ZONES

Drones perform early problem detection; create targeted inspection routes and individual tree profiles, which are used to determine management zones.

Precision agriculture company, Aerobotics, launched several new innovations in the agriculture industry on 11 October. Appropriately the launch took place in 11 locations simultaneously – from Franschhoek to Kirkwood and Sandton to Patensie. Aerobotics’ new leaf-by-leaf Drone Scouting Application will give farmers access to artificial intelligence (AI) that detects the exact problems impacting their trees, quickly, accurately and without having to step outside themselves.

“We have been working extremely hard over the past few years with growers and industry partners to create technology that will completely change how farmers manage their crops, identify stressed trees and spot individual pests and diseases without stepping foot on the farm,” said Aerobotics Co-Founder and CEO James Paterson.

Drones are used to capture high resolution images of stressed trees, the resulting images are then run through Aerobotics’ first-ever tree crop and vineyard pest and disease detection database.

Using artificial intelligence and machine learning, pests and disease are identified, and the results communicated via push notifications to the farmer. Additionally, the Aeroview system will now automatically generate scout (inspection) routes for farmers using Aerobotics’ AI. “Until now, the farmer has had to take time to visit each individual tree and rely on past experience and knowledge in the field to identify pests and disease,” said Aerobotics Data Science Manager Michael Malahe. “Now, Aeroview has the technology to do all of this for the farmer.”

Once the system has automatically detected problem trees that need further investigation and a scout route has been planned using AI, Aerobotics’ Drone Scouting Application will send the route to a drone. The drone will take off and fly a custom-

designed mission, locating trees which have been identified as experiencing stress. The drone will come down to approximately one metre above the tree to take a high-resolution image. This image will capture data at leaf-specific detail and be uploaded to Aerobotics’ pest and disease database.

“Aerobotics has been looking at how we can combine our technology and farming knowledge to help farmers streamline their operations and save time and money,” said Aerobotics Co-Founder and CTO Benji Meltzer. “This has massive implications for the farming sector as early detection of these risks will enable early intervention, saving farmers costs, protecting crops and saving yields exposed to harmful pests and disease.”

The Aerobotics Future of Farming 2018 main event, at Leopards Leap in Franschhoek, featured guest speakers and panel participants from major businesses, organisations and farming partners.

The panel discussion was moderated by Editor of Landbouweekblad Chris Burgess and featured Nedbank Head of Agriculture John Hudson, AgriSA Head of Natural Resources Janse Rabi, 1st Fruits Farmer Hein Gerber and Economist and National Policy Advisor and Strategist Miriam Altman. www.aerobotics.io Text: Editorial Desk | Images: Aerobotics

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former Elsenburg students.

The Elsenburg A team emerged victorious for the fifth year in a row. To seal a good outing their B team came in second. Elsenburg development students finished fourth in their division, while Elsenburg also secured second place in the division for officials.

Franschhoeker Rooting for Hydroponics There’s a farm near Klapmuts that has the capacity to grow 1 500 000 heads of Iceberg lettuce annually. It’s not Old Macdonald’s farm, it’s Franschhoeker Dr Herbert Henrich and partners’ Cultura Fresh farm.

The company was established in 2015 when Dr Henrich became aware of the possibility of doing hydroponic farming locally. He acquired the professional skill he needed from two gentlemen who are experts in hydroponics and marketing and went on to find a 7.5 hectare farm in Klapmuts. Work started in 2016.

Here’s what happens now. Lettuce seeds are bought and planted in plastic trays which are placed in the farm’s nursery. After five to six weeks the little plants are big enough to go to the hydroponic facility. Here they are placed in holes on a long table, with their roots in a channel below. The channel has circulating water to which carefully measured amounts of appropriate nutrients have been added. The water used comes from a borehole on the farm and is eminently suitable for the purpose.

Once matured in the tunnels, the lettuce heads are harvested, taken to the packing house on the farm where they are trimmed, wrapped and packed into cartons, before going to cool storage from where refrigerated trucks transport them to the retailers.

The up-side of these hydroponically-cultivated lettuces is that they are healthy, require very few chemicals, have a comparatively small footprint and use less than 10% of the water per head that is needed for open-land farming. It is a proven economical and effective process which is especially important during droughts.

Demand has exceeded production and Cultura

Fresh reached an Outgrower Agreement with an adjoining farm. It is a BEE farm with which they transfer technical know-how, guarantee 100% uptake of production and do the marketing for, allowing the farm to concentrate on cultivation and the training of the young farmer. Cultura Fresh is keen to offer other established or new farmers advice, support and uptake agreements.

They believe there are people with land who have water and some capital who could make use of this offer and become successful hydroponic farmers.

Dr Henrich says, “Experience shows that the market for lettuce and vegetables is substantially larger than anticipated – locally and in neighbouring countries. Hence there is space and incentive for new or established farming communities to join hands with Cultura Fresh.”

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Business Leadership TONY FROST

Africa really is our home I am in Kigali, Rwanda working with students at the African Leadership University. What a privilege! These 62 young people are from across the continent and exude a deep confidence in the future and an intense passion to ensure that Africa is managed and lead by Africans for Africa.

While they acknowledge the benefits of and how importance aid has been on the continent, they feel the time has come for the continent to rid itself of this dependence and to become the owners of its own destiny.

Our years of isolation did untold damage to our sense of Africanness. Although I have travelled to many different African locations I have yet to rid myself of this feeling. Few people that I know see Africa and African countries as exciting destinations to visit for holidays other than the obvious ones: Mozambique, Zanzibar, Namibia, Zimbabwe and perhaps a few others. There is no doubt though that Africa is increasingly open to us; for holidays, business, education, sport. And we should grasp these opportunities eagerly. For many reasons.

As part of Africa there are multiple business and other opportunities available to us. But there is more.

With the Cradle of Humankind in South Africa there is no denying our African heritage.

This African heritage does not mean that we are all the same. That is patently not the case. Africa is a continent of diversity with its more than 1300 languages and some billion people. But this is part of its immense beauty. The students I am working with, although from 28 of Africa’s 54 countries, have some meaningful commonalities and desires.

They all speak multiple languages. Rwanda has a Francophone colonial heritage, but the lingua franca at the university is English.

Some of the Rwandese students have learned to speak fluent English in just a year. This is indicative of their commitment to play a role beyond their own country.

All the students are concerned about the rising impact of climate change on their countries and their ability to ensure sustainable livelihoods. They are all wrestling with what they can do to change

the trajectory we are currently on to one which provides a secure and positive future for all. Having read a lot about the impact of climate change on the vanilla crop in Madagascar and the coffee industry worldwide it is good to know that these young leaders of the future (and arguably those with the most at stake) are conscious about the threat and actively thinking of solutions that will work for the good of all.

Almost without exception these young people are very sceptical of the efficacy of the political leadership on the continent. There is a consistent sense that too many politicians, once elected to high office, focus more on their own well-being than on that of the citizens they supposedly lead. The students seem to grasp the notion that leadership can happen anywhere and that local positive leadership can have a more productive impact on communities than is generally possible in a command and control system where all governance comes from the centre and all with a political bent to it.

All the students I have had contact with are filled with a sense of mission. They have no visible sense of entitlement. They are deeply grateful for the opportunity they have and all want to work in their communities for the common good once they graduate. The passion and eagerness to learn is palpable.

Once again my visit to the African Leadership University campus in Kigali has shaken me out of my comfort zone. It made me reflect on our role as South Africans on and in the continent. SA has much to offer. Hopefully we have learnt a lot from our tortured past. This on its own should mean that we have much to offer. We have the most diversified economy on the continent and we should use this to good effect. There is good business to be done.

Rwanda, for example, has an economic growth rate of over 7% at the moment! It is incredibly clean and tidy; there are no plastic bags and the people are friendly and helpful. People greet you on the street. Remember that less than 2 decades ago this country was involved in the most horrific genocide.

Its recovery is little short of remarkable!

As a parting shot, perhaps we should all remember that success is not bred out of success, but rather out of the brutality of failure.

It has again been an amazing mind-opening experience to work with these enthusiastic, positive and realistic young people from all quarters of our continent. tony@siroccostrategy.com

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Financial Matters CELIA MCGUINNESS

Box Clever With Cash When You Retire “The question isn’t at what age I want to retire, it’s at what income.” George Foreman Whatever retirement income you ultimately decide will be enough for you, one of the many things you need to consider is just how much money you should cash in from your retirement savings.

Taking cash from your retirement savings: What to take into account Friends will tell you that the tax treatment is favourable to taking cash from your retirement fund. This is correct as the first R500 000 is tax free and thereafter the rates of tax are generous versus normal taxation – the maximum tax rate on cash withdrawals is 36% versus a maximum marginal rate of normal tax of 45%. For example, if you draw R1 million the tax will be R117 000 (or 11.7%).

More important is what you do with this cash.

Paying off debt is a good thing as it will reduce your ongoing monthly commitments and if you default on your payments, you risk losing the asset being financed which will be difficult to replace on a pension.

Other people take out cash to buy a business to keep them occupied in retirement and also for the additional income. If you are thinking of doing this, plan carefully to prevent being saddled with

liabilities if the business should fail.

Don’t be fixated on cash A more important point is how much income you will need when you stop working. Look at what you are currently earning and if that gives you a satisfactory standard of living, then get your financial adviser to work out if your pension will be equal to current income.

You may well find that this is enough for you to retire on in which case you will not need to draw cash from your retirement funding. Don’t forget the power of compounding as maintaining your capital will enhance your monthly pension.

There are many pieces of advice out there. Use your common sense, ask your accountant for guidance specific to your needs, and plan accordingly.

Festive Re-opening for Agrimark Franschhoek Agrimark will celebrate the completion of weeks of upgrades in festive style on 2 & 3 November 2018.

Everybody is welcome to join the Agrimark team for the two days of product demonstrations, food stalls, entertainment, freebies and fantastic special offers.

In addition to a bright new look the store now also boasts a nursery with gardening necessities, plants and pots; a sanitary ware showroom, a new paint mixing area and display; camping equipment and outdoor products; braai accessories; an Animal Zone with food, toys and beds and a convenient service counter in the storehouse.

Visitors can look forward to: • An information session by Nonke Plants in the Garden Zone, • Griddle cakes by Eureka Mills, • An olive tasting session by Willow Creek, • Loads of prizes and free gifts, • A braai area presented by LK’s, • Face painting for the youngsters (Friday 11h00 – 14h00 en Saturday 09h30 – 11h30) and • Lollos will entertain the kids at 11h00 on Saturday (Afrikaans).

Other contributors to the re-opening are: Ball Straathof, Agrinet (Speroni pump demonstration),

ABC Pumps (Dab - pump demonstration), Safetop (doughnuts and give-aways, Dekro (free keyrings and bottle openers), Jonsson Workwear (prizes), Makhro Agro, Plascon (free gifts), Woodoc (lucky draw), Montego (gift pack), Nemtek (giveaway prize), Coopers (gift pack), Diesel Electric (demonstrations), EZ Spray (demonstrations), Alcolin (gifts), Evo (lucky draw), Starke Ayres, Wagworld, Atlantic Conv, Lumeno and Atlantic Fertilisers.

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18 | November 2018

Gardening in November

Plant of the Month

If ever there could have been another month in our calendar it would have fitted perfectly between October and November. Now is when you realise that the year has truly ran away from you. With only eight weekends until Christmas, time is indeed running out for the weekend garden warrior. There is so much to do, but we all know that gardening should be a relaxing hobby, not a list of stress-producing chores.

Let us see if I can make life easier for you.

Energy and time should now be spent on high impact living spaces. Your entrance, courtyards, patio and pool deck are where you will be spending most of your time this summer. Make that work.

Use colour creatively – a splash of paint or a bright accent plant or furniture piece can really lighten up a drab space. Redo your pots – instant impact can be made by using colourful annuals and some favourite perennials. Take a new look at succulents – these can not only be used as architectural impact plants, but there are also delicate varieties of kalanchoe and crassula available that can be used to great effect in the informal or cottage garden.

When planting up pots invest in some of the many moisture retaining gels available – these really preserve water in the soil and prevents nutrients from leaching out.

We’ve had some decent rains this winter which has seen dam levels recover to the best level in three years. The drought is still not broken, and we will have to wait and see what this summer holds. I have been caught unawares with the sudden onset of summer – the howling South-Easter has quickly dried out the land, and gardens that were oozing water a few weeks ago now scream for some irrigation. A recent visit to a plant fair shows the impact the drought has had on the industry. I have seen plenty of interesting succulents on display, there are some new varieties of old favourites and bulbs and tough perennials are always in demand.

What has struck me this year was the huge variety of flowering indoor plants available. Orchids are big business and the quality and variety available was stunning. It is obvious that the drought has brought people’s gardens indoors. I am also excited by what I saw on the garden décor front. People are using hardscaping to great effect and plants

Warming up the Beds

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are becoming part of the feature; it is no longer the main feature. For a plantsman it is difficult to adopt to the new climatic conditions and I think we will see more niche hobbies develop in the gardening field. People’s gardens are becoming smaller and their gardening efforts are becoming more focused.

The one area where we will still be pouring in our efforts is the vegetable garden. This is the most exciting time of the year – not only can we start to indulge in the fruits of our labour, but we can still plant and sow almost every veggie on the summer list – beans, corn, tomatoes, peppers, pumpkins, squashes, okra and most leaf crops. Plant what your family enjoys and make plans to deal with the inevitable glut that will come from planting too much of some varieties. Gardeners fortunately love sharing – and finding new ways of preserving the produce from our garden is a very rewarding pastime. Opening a bottle of last season’s pickles and preserves for a snack platter or side dish is a moment of pride for the gardener-chef.

Soon we will see the first of the summer fruit coming in. You cannot have too much apricot jam – I am looking forward to the bumper crop of tiny fruit we currently have on the tree maturing and ripening to the perfect level. Bottling apricot jam is like bottling the sun. I will also this year try to preserve some green figs – luckily, they seem a bit late so I might just have the time for this time consuming, but very rewarding process.

Happy gardening, it’s almost Christmas!

If it’s warm, rich colours you are after then our November companions are perfect for you!

Marigolds are first up, offering their warm sunny colours for most of the year and outlasting many other annuals. Their colourful flowers come in shades of orange, yellow, red and bi-coloured, with many flower shapes and sizes to choose from. Zinnia is our other hot companion and they make for great festive colour in a garden with their upright green foliage and kaleidoscope of warm and inviting colours.

Marigolds The modern Marigold hybrids are very uniform in growth and stay compact, making them a superb choice. Whether you have a border or edging that needs creating, a container that needs filling, a vegetable patch that needs a natural pesticide or just a dry sunny flowerbed begging for some company, marigolds can fill that gap. They also look very attractive when inter-planted with other bedding plants like salvias, purple basil or verbenas.

Zinnia Zinnias are great companions for Marigolds as

they also enjoy basking in full sun and are very drought and heat tolerant. To promote a longer flowering period, deadhead spent blooms to encourage new ones to bud. Zinnias are butterfly and bee magnets, bringing much needed life to spring gardens. They are perfect for containers or as a bold border for your garden beds. www.lifeisagarden.co.za

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Rainfall Figures Measured at La Cotte/Nerina Street

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2009 978mm

2013 1471mm

2014 1033mm

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28 1 11 19 17 136 58 87 25 55 54 10

28 29 40 59 76 212 270 357 382 437 491 501

4 22 23 84 109 227 108 104 113

4 26 49 133 242 469 577 681 794

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Wemmershoek

94.3%

Voelvlei

96.6%

Theewaterskloof

58.7%

Berg River Dam

99.5%

Total Storage

76.0%

Total Storage this time last year

37.4%

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met Elkarien Fourie, skrywer van Vat jou Hele Hart Vanwaar die titel van hierdie boek?

Confucius het so ‘n groot rol in China se geskiedenis gespeel en weer in die moderne tyd gewild geraak, dat ek sy filosofie nagegaan het. Sy spreuk “waar jy ookal gaan, gaan met jou hele hart” by my weerklank gevind en was op my verblyf in China van toepassing.

Hoekom is jy en jou man, Tienie, China toe en wat het julle daar gedoen?

Ons is albei joernaliste, maar Tienie was aanvanklik ‘n onderwyser. Ons het ‘n kursus in die onderrig van Engels as vreemde taal gevolg met die oog op onderwys aan Chinese in Nieu-Seeland. Tienie het China vroeër besoek en die land fassinerend gevind.

Dit was makliker om in China werk te vind, en ons het besluit om vir ‘n jaar of twee te gaan, maar vir amper ‘n dekade gebly. Ná ’n paar jaar het ek by die universiteit vir die minderheidsgroepe in Beijing gewerk en nog later was ons eksamineerders van ’n internasionale Engelse toets.

Watter tale kan jy praat?

Benewens Afrikaans en Engels, kan ek myself in ’n Duitssprekende land help aangesien ons ’n paar jaar in Oostenryk gewoon het; dit het my eerste boek Dans op die rand van ’n krans geïnspireer.

Ek het baie tyd bestee om Mandaryns te leer, eers informeel en later by ’n taalskool, maar dit begin nou vervaag.

Wat is die verskil tussen Manderyns en Kantonees en wie praat wat?

Chinese illustreer die verskil as “die hoender wat met die eend praat”. Kantonees word in die

Book Review

CHARLOTTE VAN ZYL A Ladder to the Sky

By John Boyne. Publ: Doubleday, 356 pages.

“Publish and be damned” is an excellent motto for an enterprising editor, but perhaps less so for a highly ambitious writer. Especially when he becomes so increasingly unscrupulous in his search for material that even murder is not ruled out. That is indeed a “ladder to the sky” that might afford a fantastic view of the world before it topples over.

The novelist we are referring to is Maurice Swift, who bears some resemblance to the great Irish satirist Jonathan Swift, who used to indulge in the blackest of humour when attacking some or other hypocrisy. But, unfortunately, Maurice regards betrayal and deception as part of the creative process. No moral scruples stand between him and the search for the prize-winning novel.

We first see him through the eyes of a German writer and academic who has found a place in

suide van China, hoofsaaklik in Hong Kong en die Guangdong-provinsie gepraat; Mandaryns is die algemene spreektaal van die land. Elke streek het sy eie dialek, maar omdat die regering in Beijing gesetel is, is die plaaslike dialek tot landstaal verhef. Dit is dus die taal van die media, staat, skole en opleidingsinstansies. Beide is tonale tale; die betekenis hang van die uitspraak af. Die skryftaal is egter standaard en selfs Japanese kan Chinese tekste lees.

Wat was vir julle die moeilikste aanpassing toe julle in China gaan woon?

In ons eerste jaar (2005) het ons in ’n klein stad op die platteland skool gehou en was vir die plaaslike mense ’n besienswaardigheid op sigself. Veral ouer mense het ons onbeskaamd aangestaar. In die supermark het hulle in ons winkeltrollie gekyk het om te sien wat ons koop. Teen 2013 was reeds ongeveer 100 000 buitelanders in die hoofstad en dit was soos om in ’n ander land te woon. Geen stedeling het meer na ’n vreemdeling gekyk nie, hoewel ons swart kollega stories van diskriminasie vertel het.

Aanvanklik het die taalprobleem ons van die algemene bevolking afgesny en was dit byvoorbeeld onmoontlik om uit te vind waarom ’n hotel met vakante kamers jou nie mag inboek nie.

Later het ons uitgevind hotelle moet geregistreer wees om buitelanders te huisves. Burokratiese prosedures is rigied en omslagtig en wee jou as jou werk- en verblyfpermit nie in orde is nie.

Wat was jou lekkerste ervaring?

Om ’n groot deel van die land te sien, en dit meestal op die onkoste van my werkgewer, die British Council, want ek is die laaste vyf jaar drie naweke van elke maand na stede in NoordChina gestuur om kandidate se mondelinge vaardigheid in Engels te toets. Ek kon reël om vroeër te vertrek of langer te bly sodat ek plaaslike besienswaardighede kon besoek. ’n Groot lekkerte was die bekostigbare masserings waaraan geen ongure konnotasies kleef nie; ’n rug, nek- of voetmassering met geurige olies was die beste kuur ná ’n week of twee se werk.

Wat is Suid Afrikaners se wanpersepsies oor Chinese?

Baie Suid-Afrikaners assosieer Chinese met produkte van swak kwaliteit en namaaksels. Maar as ’n mens so lank in ’n land woon, ontwikkel jy ’n sagte plekkie vir sy mense, al is die Chinese weens

hulle talrykheid, gewaande of werklike gulsigheid vir ons beskermde dierelewe en minerale rykdom, gebrek aan finesse en vreemde maniere dikwels ’n steen des aanstoots vir Suid-Afrikaners. Hulle is egter lojale vriende, werk langer ure as enige ander volk wat ek ken en het my dikwels oorstelp met goedhartigheid. Dit het meermale gebeur dat mense die spreekwoordelike tweede myl saamloop as ek padaanwysings vra om te verseker dat ek nie verdwaal nie.

Nog ’n verrassing vir vreemdelinge, is dat China

Cambridge after having been involved in some questionable activity in Hitler’s Germany, like joining the Hitler Jugend. After years of scribbling he has at last been recognized and his book has won the Prize. Erich Ackerman, taking advantage of his newly acquired fame, engages the young, charming Maurice as his assistant. The infatuation of the older man with the handsome youth leads to betrayal and disaster. It is a complicated tale of shame, and it uses details of social and personal cues that make it more tragic than sordid.

The narrative moves between Berlin, Copenhagen, Madrid and Rome as the older man feeds Maurice the details of his own amoral (and as far as we can see) unrepentant life. We are in murky moral waters here that soon will get even murkier.

Whereas the first part of the book was intriguing and skillfully written, every bit as good as Boyne’s indictment of Catholicism in “A History of Loneliness”, the second part of the book is slightly less effective. The voice is now that of Maurice’s wife, a university lecturer who, a few years later, has become the more successful writer of the couple. The story she tells is addressed to him and she literally tells him their story, which leads to logical absurdities like telling him things for the benefit of the reader that he obviously knows.

Here Boyne’s attempt at literary experimentation undermines the grotesque and macabre plot, which needed more subtle motivation to be at all acceptable.

The next section is staged on the Amalfi coast in the villa of the real-life author Gore Vidal and his partner, shortly before Vidal’s death. This is another rather daring experiment on the part of Boyne, because we enter the mind of Vidal who becomes in some ways as fictional a character as Maurice. The sole purpose of this section is to show off the waspish old mandarin at his most waspish, and to allow Maurice to expose himself rather fruitlessly to the great man.

The episodes pile up relentlessly as the Macbethlike literary ambitions include another murder and more stolen ideas. Eventually, and satisfactorily, justice is served.

Linking the rise of National Socialism with its racial and sexual intolerance to a devious young author’s schemes is clever. And it makes a valid point about the price of success and how far a creative mind will go to achieve that success.

Sadly, however, the story loses

die tuiste is van 56 bevolkingsgroepe waarvan ongeveer 91% tot die Han-groep behoort en die res uit 55 minderheidsgroepe bestaan wat hul eie kultuur, taal, boustyle en gebruike het.

Is daar godsdiensvryheid in China?

Ja en nee. Ja, omdat jy nie wetlik vervolg kan word as jy ’n staatsgoedgekeurde kerk, bekend as die Drieselfkerk bywoon nie. Dit sal egter teen jou tel as jy in die Kommunisteparty en die plaaslike of sentrale regering vooruit wil kom.

Nee, omdat huiskerke (wat hul geloof sonder regeringsvoorskrifte wil beoefen), onwettig in klein groepies op verskillende plekke en tye vergader.

Die Christelike geloof is die vinnigste groeiende geloofsoortuiging in die land. Dit word toegeskryf aan die duiselingwekkende spoed waarmee die land moderniseer en dat die mense iets van ewigheidswaarde soek om aan vas te hou.

Watter kosse was vir jou die vreemdste en watter die lekkerste?

Die vreemdste kos was seker die skilpadjie wat ’n onderwyser by ’n restaurant bestel het om my te beīndruk. Die diertjie het met koppie orent op die bord gestaan, maar daar was nie veel te ete onder die dop nie en buitendien was my eetlus daarmee heen. Ander vreemde geregte was ganstongetjies, plat skyfies lotuswortel met ‘n kenmerkende gaatjiespatroon en swart eiers wat vir weke in ’n mengsel van klei, as, sout en rysdoppe begrawe was. Langs ons eerste skool was ’n eetplek wat hond op die spyskaart gehad het, maar ons het dit vermy. Dit is nou verbode. ’n Goeie keuse was gestoomde kluitjies of jiăozi, met vulsels van verskeie kombinasies vleis, kruie, eiers en groente. Ons gunstelingete was Pekingeend, ‘n spesialiteit van Beijing bestaande uit dun skyfies brosgebraaide eend met komkommer of grasuitjies en ’n soort pruimsous in klein pannekoekies.

Hoekom het julle met julle terugkeer in Franschhoek kom bly?

In Kaapstad kon ons die deeltydse toetseksaminering wat ons in China gedoen het voortsit en moes daarom nie te ver van Kaapstad af bly nie. Die enigste van ons kinders wat in Suid-Afrika is, woon in Stellenbosch en ons wou ons binne reikwydte van haar vestig. Derdens het ons nog altyd van Franschhoek gehou en was opgewonde om hier te kom woon.

itself in its own cleverness at the expense of any humanity that the central character might have had. Monsters might make great movie characters, but novels ask for more nuance and complexity.

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Music Alchemy JAMES STEWART

There was a piano in our house There was a piano in our house. My father was bequeathed a Ludwig Meister upright by a beloved family friend which is the first instrument I have any memory of playing. Before that he tells me he bought a baby grand he knew he couldn’t afford, but took on installment anyway because he had to have it. Some are slaves to sports cars and trinkets, not my old man.

Two leather-bound volumes accompanied this beautifully maintained bequest containing respectively the complete collections of piano

sonatas by Beethoven and Mozart. It astonishes me that these spells cast in the late eighteenth century still retain every bit of their potency as they connect through the pages of these musty compendia, the notes of which often filtered gently up the staircase to my bedroom as I drifted off at night.

I have vivid recollections of learning songs from ear off the radio. Clumsy, earnest iterations and combinations of the same available notes on an instrument barely changed in form or design for over two hundred years.

My story is mostly not-unusual, suffering through piano lessons with the usual childhood distaste, but held by an innate knowing of the existence of magical secrets which lay tantalisingly beyond reach. I could command these powers if I just believed and chose. I knew the piano would always

Operatic Pleasure for Local Culture Vultures The Franschhoek Culture Vultures had not been in an opera audience for some time and the deprivation was starting to show. Right on cue, Cape Town Opera staged Donizetti’s Maria Stuarda at the end of September and the all-girl local crowd made sure they were there on opening night.

Sitting in Row Y of the opera house, everyone was ready and waiting when the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Kazem Abdullah played the opening notes. They were keen to see Violina Anguelov again; full well knowing that she would still be a merciless Elizabeth 1. The excitement though was fixed on Noluvuyiso Mpofu who entranced them in Rigoletto last year. She was a wonderful Mary – more than worthy of the standing ovation given by the appreciative audience. What a joy to have had a seat in the opera house.

The bus was waiting when the cultured ones made their way down the stairs of the Artscape building. The Leopard’s Leap bubbly and wines brought along from Franschhoek served well as celebratory drinks on the cool spring evening.

Snacks were unpacked on the bus and all was well, very well. Patrick drove everyone safely back to the village where fond goodbyes were said as they left the bus to find their way home.

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be there for me, as it always had been in that front room as I philandered with guitars and rock ‘n roll for the next few decades.

Being of such durable and robust composition all pianos have a story, their provenance recorded by way of autographs of the well-regarded pianists who played them and where, much like my Dad’s baby grand – or anecdotal like that of the piano which stands in my living room. Passed down at least two generations, stories are told of carousing and song-singing around this instrument, overimbibed bodies oftentimes found at its pedals in the morning. I discovered it, lonely in the games room at the home of my parents in law while writing songs for my first solo album. After years of inattention the keys were arthritic and their complexion sullied and dimmed. Yet as I played,

breathing the songs I was writing into her, her vigor slowly returned. Unmistakably aristocratic in class and bearing, her idiosyncrasies making her all the more endearing And now, restored to her rightful glory she holds court in our living room. Her piano lid left open, her black and white staggered user interface belying a divinely complex piece of engineering, always at the ready. An invitation to muse a while, perhaps to be transported briefly or to paint with notes. Children are always drawn to it. Some requiring gentle admonishment after bashing ham-fistedly. Others will sit transfixed, adding to and subtracting from a single note; unwittingly feeling, seeing the colour of frequency. This is higher order playing, visceral and physical engaging of the senses of touch, hearing and vision. From there it can get convoluted.

The Galileo Comes to Franschhoek

Noluvuyiso Mpofu

If you would like information on future outings, please send your name cell phone number and email address to news@franschhoektatler.co.za Text: Editorial Desk | Image: Cape Town Opera

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Nina Schumann & Luis Magalhães performing Beethoven Symphony No 7 & Rachmaninoff 6 Morceaux Op 11

The Galileo Open Air Cinema is back for another summer of magical movie experiences under the stars. What’s even better is that they’re also coming to Franschhoek!

Due to popular demand from movie lovers across the Winelands, they have extended their screenings to take place every Saturday at a host of gorgeous estates in Somerset West, Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Paarl and Wellington.

From adored classics like ‘Dirty Dancing’, ‘Grease’ and ‘The Sound Of Music’ to 21st century smash hits like ‘Me Before You’, ‘Lion’ and ‘Murder On The Orient Express’, The Galileo offers something to suit each and every taste. While the movie is the highlight of the evening, there’s plenty else to keep you entertained and in awe.

Exquisite views, tranquil settings, interactive games, a fabulous selection of vino and gourmet market goodies are just a few of the “extras” you can look forward to when doors open at 5pm.

Once you’ve drooled over the candyfloss sunset and nestled up to your partner, friends, or even just your bottle of pinotage, the stars come out, and the movie begins.

Don’t miss the following screenings in the Franschhoek area: • 10 November: Leopard’s Leap Wine Estate,

About Time • 29 December: Boschendal Wine Estate,

Moulin Rouge • 02 February: Plaisir De Merle Wine Estate,

Grease • 02 March: La Paris Estate, Pretty Woman • 16 March: Huguenot Museum, Anna Karenina Ticket prices: Standard: R89 | Warm: R97 (plus blanket) | Comfy: R105 (plus backrest) | Warm & comfy: R110 (plus blanket and backrest) | VIP: R175 (Reserved premium seating, blanket, backrest, popcorn, Coca-Cola and Frey chocolate) | Snuggle: R320 per couple (Reserved area with mattress, blankets x2, pillows x2 and Frey chocolate) Visit www.thegalileo.co.za to book your tickets, or to check out their full movie schedule which also includes weekly screenings around Cape Town.

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Community Events SPORT

Sunday 2 December 11:00 NG Church, Franschhoek

tickets R120pp | R80 scholars

from webtickets.co.za and Pick ’n Pay, Franschhoek ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO FRANSCHHOEK CHARITIES

Franschhoek Cycling Club Outrides: Regular road rides on Saturday mornings from BP garage to Stellenbosch/Jonkershoek and back (75km) followed by coffees. Meet at 08h00, winter months, 07h00 in summer. To check times in shoulder seasons contact Paul Barkley. 083 302 9096.

Franschhoek Tennis Club: Social tennis is played at the club on Fridays, Sundays and Public Holidays from 08h00. For more information contact Ross.

078 278 4843.

Parkrun: Saturdays at Rickety Bridge Wine Estate. Time: 08h00. Cost: Free. Register at www. parkrun.co.za

New Apostolic Church: Le Roux Street, Groendal.

Sundays 09h00, Wednesdays 19h30. Rector: Charles Leibrandt.

Roman Catholic Church: Mass every 2nd Saturday of the month at the Methodist Church, Bagatelle St, 073 488 6816.

Shofar Christian Church: Services: 09h00 English service at 7 Lambrechts Street. 18h00 Afrikaanse diens by Franschhoek Rugbyklub, Groendal. Pastor Richard Wade. 083 225 8529. All welcome!

St George’s Anglican Church: Groot Drakenstein.

Sunday Services: Holy Communion and Sunday School 10h00. Rector Fr Joe Humbles. 073 560 3566.

Methodist Church: Sunday service 09h00. Rev Nuno Vergueiro. 021 872 3580 or 082 662 4509.

Trinity Church: Worship every Sunday at 09h30 at L’Ermitage Chapel, with Holy Communion.

Weekday service Thursday at 10h30 at Fleur de Lis. Contact Gavin – 083 799 0726.

NG Kerk: Sondagdienste 09h30. Geen aanddiens.

Ds Peet Bester. 021 876 2431. Besoekers welkom.

Uniting Reformed Church: Sunday service 09h30.

Dr Shaun Burrows. 021 876 2632. Visitors welcome.

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Smalls STUFF WANTED: All manner of clothing and household items needed for our ‘First Friday of The Month’ jumble sales. Please help us to help the animals of the valley.

Please drop of at the clinic in La Provence Street, Groendal, or phone for us to collect. 021 876 4808

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND SHORT TERM LETTING service and hosting. Frans 081 858 2966 Bill 076 598 4099

ASSISTANCE OFFERED: I am a caring, friendly older woman who can assist you in your house, shop or office. I can run errands or drive you around. Available afternoons, evenings or weekends. 083 270 9555.

FRESH, ORGANIC FARM PRODUCE: Delivered weekly to Franschhoek, including vegetables and fruit in season, chicken, eggs, cheese, honey, etc. Lists of available produce received on Monday, orders placed on Tuesday for Wednesday delivery.

A number of Franschhoekers are already receiving weekly deliveries.

To be added to the list contact Sue Norman on 083 321 3442 or suesgardens@telkomsa.net.

CHANGING TO A SALT WATER SYSTEM? Let us advise & quote for you! Call RiaPools: 072 347 5355 DO YOU STILL HAVE THAT POOL LEAK? Loosing water all the time?

Let us quote and take care of the problem! Call RiaPools: 072 347 5355 RE-FIBRE GLASS YOUR POOL in any colour you like. Call RiaPools for a quote: 072 347 5355 PET SITTER / HOUSESITTER / CARETAKER. I am a responsible, mature woman who adores animals. I can also supervise domestic staff, pool/ garden maintenance, car care etc. You can trust me with your precious pets and belongings. Franschhoek only.

Contact Sue 083 270 9555.

PROFESSIONAL POOL SERVICE REQUIRED? Keep it local! Get a quote. Call RiaPools: 072 347 5355 POOL PUMP PROBLEMS? Noise?

We quote and help you out! Call RiaPools: 072 347 5355

RE-THINKING YOUR GARDEN? For Garden Consulting call Susan at 072 932 5393

PUBLIC SPEAKING / LEADERSHIP: Paarl Communicators, part of Agora International, assists in the development of public speaking, communication and leadership skills.

Once-off joining fee of R200, then R65 per meeting, which included a light dinner & tea/coffee. Meetings held as Villa Visaggio outside Paarl.

Contact Len van der Walt – 082 579 2994. Booking essential.

MANAGER WANTED: Lekkerwijn Historic Guest House is looking for a new full time manager.

Accommodation offered plus attractive profit related salary package.

Please call 078 278 4843.

RUGBY MEMORABILIA: Collector wants to buy old postcards, autographs, menus, etc. The older the

better. Please call Don. 079 255 7171.

LOOKING FOR JOB as a gardener or painter. My name is Simon Qoto. I am a Malawian. Please call 078 582 5861.

CHAR JOB: I live in Franschhoek and am looking for a char job. I am available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Please contact Phathiwe Mangesi on 065 874 3204.

HOUSEKEEPING/NANNY: I am a 32-year-old Malawian, looking for a job as a housekeeper/nanny. I have contactable references. Please contact Philles Chibambo on 083 941 5619 / 063 460 4470.

CONTAINER FOR RENT: One container for storage on Riverstone Wine Estate, Excelsior Rd, Franschhoek. 5 to 6m by 2/2.5m in width. Contact Anne Sutherland on 021 876 2602 or 076 854 2521.

LOOKING FOR JOB, I am a Malawian looking for a job as a gardener. Reference Inge Agenbag at Franschhoek Beer contact no.

066 301 6417. Please contact Innocent on 074 321 0701.

LOOKING FOR A JOB: I am a 37-yearold Malawian looking for a job as a waiter / gardener / housekeeper.

Grade 12 Qualification. I have 2 years’ experience as a waiter and one year as a housekeeper / gardener. Please contact Macray Chibambo on 083 941 5619 / 078 834 2151.

POWER JETTING CLEANING SERVICE for patios, tiles, stone, decks, etc. Please contact Doug. 082 793 5650.

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Aries, 21 March – 19 April: Mars is creating a time to formulate your goals that need to be actively pursued. You can identify your desires with circumstances waiting for you. Work today for what you can bring about tomorrow. It’s a good time for social obligations; use it to establish cooperative ideas. Heart talks to heart, soul speaks to soul.

Taurus, 20 April – 20 May: Uranus the planet of radical change has just moved into Taurus and you can expect the unexpected. Interesting enough land ownership law is changing, bringing changes in economics and material situations. This is the biggest challenge for Taurus. But Uranus brings as well new ideas and alternative technologies.

Gemini, 21 May – 20 June: Mercury is the smallest planet in Sagittarius with Jupiter the biggest planet. Mercury loves Jupiter because of its size, but Jupiter is ignorant of the small planet. This creates a pattern of thought in Geminis which is full of hopes, but has very little or no effect. Blessed is the one who sees the little light of his soul, what is seen as port from the sea.

Cancer, 21 June – 22 July: Everything must be reconsidered, all motions and motives reversed.

Such disruption can be a great thing, from the peculiar rapture of passionate love to the upsets of disappointment. Never forget, you cannot step twice in the same water. True matter is a state of spirit and faith reaches what reason fails to touch.

Leo, 23 July – 22 August: In your mind you are fighting against a fear that society might absorb or enslave you. This is an exaggerated attitude; not quite understanding that the ego is the creative individual. You have the power and willingness to organize your own creative potential and likeness, so that you do not feel lost in the tide of being or not being.

Virgo, 23 August – 22 September: This constellation is considered as the span of idealization. Look to the establishment of new creative potential in social economics, ecology

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and human behaviour. The riddle of personality in practice and conscious living brings into focus the tragedy of being alone in thought and understanding. Actions are reactions of thought.

Libra, 23 September – 22 October: The air sign likes to dream. It evaluates and reaches towards union, thus being more a harmonizer than a builder. In another sense, it’s a seed of natural logic, where all the vital energies of the dying plant are gathered in a rigid form of organization. The seed is the symbol of the potential in an eventual harvest.

Scorpio, 23 October – 21 November: The month of the Scorpion is where reality must be vitalized; it must sink into the very flesh and depths of the soul into the substance of personality. It has to become a force to merge in union with other individuals, in order to constitute a greater organic whole. Truth alone is success, and real success is truth.

Sagittarius, 22 November – 21 December: Jupiter is about to transit into this sign and is very strong here. This brings efficiency and direction to executive positions. Your unyielding qualities will find schedule and interpretation. A good year is ahead for you to connect to everybody in your operation. Success is strength of conviction.

Capricorn, 22 December – 19 January: Your best, practical and realistic side and your worst pessimistic and introverted side have a lot do with a calculating principle of how to deal with insensitive needs towards others. A more carefree and positive outlook can do wonders in your psychological make up. Optimism is the result of love.

Aquarius, 20 January – 18 February: The power in this sign is very intense, perhaps more than in any other constellation. The water bearer in its symbolic vision has to provide the living waters of innovation to impregnate the human kingdom as a totality for a new birth of personality. He has to be the person of plenitude.

Pisces, 19 February - 20 March: In its highest and most spiritual aspects Pisces reveals itself as pure compassion. This gentleness, however, has undertones of mystery, which reveal itself in aloofness and distant nobility and a sense of possession. This creates deep insecurities, leading to dependency, which is the struggle of intimate revelation.

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Sellers, Here’s How to Survive the Buyers’ Market With the weak economic outlook persisting, we can expect the current buyer’s market phase to last until well into next year. What does this mean for buyers and sellers?

Seeff gives a few tips: What is a seller’s market?

When the economy and property market is in a positive growth phase, buyer demand for property tends to be high with loads of competition for properties. During such a phase, sellers are in the driving seat and they can generally call their prices and buyers will pay higher prices just to get their hands on their dream property. This is referred to as a sellers’ market.

What is a buyer’s market?

When the economy and property market goes into decline, there are usually fewer buyers while the number of properties listed on the market increases. In such a case, buyers are in the driving seat and they can usually call the prices. This is

usually referred to as a buyers’ market.

By now, sellers and buyers should be well aware that with the economy and property market in decline, we are firmly in a buyers’ market, but all is not lost because there are opportunities in every market.

Selling in a buyers’ market The most important thing to bear in mind is that your asking price needs to match the market. If it is too high, you will simply scare off potential buyers and they will look elsewhere. Remember, buyers have many properties to choose from and they will want good value for their money.

It does not mean that you have to sell for cheap, in fact, far from it. If the buyer is serious, they will put a serious offer on the table, but they will be well aware of the market conditions and current selling prices. If you are asking a price that is higher than the current selling prices, your property will in all likelihood just stay on the market.

Another piece of important advice is to guard against giving a mandate to an agent on the basis that they can get you a high price. Before you

agree, ask for a comparative market analysis and ensure that they include the last five sales in the area so that you can see what has sold and for how much. If the recommended price is too low, then your best advice might be to take your property off the market until it improves.

Buying in a buyers’ market This is of course the best position that you would want to be in, if you are a buyer. It generally means that you are in a fairly good negotiating position, but it does not necessarily mean that sellers will be open to bargain hunting it. Sellers will still expect to receive a fair price for their property.

The best advice if you are serious about a property is to put in a serious, but not overpriced, offer. Be sure to leave a bit of room to negotiate, but don’t take too big a risk. A good property at a fair price will always attract buyers regardless of the state of the market, especially in high demand areas.

Another piece of good advice is to get a prequalification done if you require a home loan. That way, you can shop around for your property knowing

that you are in a good position to negotiate. If you are able to put down a reasonable cash deposit, you will be in an even better bargaining position.

Finally, if you find a property that you really like and it is well priced, don’t risk losing it. Rather secure it while the market is down, because it is almost impossible to predict what the market will do next.

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Cost-Effective Ways to Improve the Value of Your Home Costly renovations might not get you the return you want when you sell your house, so if you’re getting a loan for home improvements consider the smaller, cosmetic changes that will make your property more appealing.

“Most estate agents agree that there’s a ceiling on prices in most neighbourhoods, so there’s a real risk that you could struggle to get your money back on a massive renovation,” says Marlies Kappers, head of marketing at financial services provider, DirectAxis.

This is particularly true in difficult economic times.

Personal indulgences, such as Jacuzzis, are also on the list of no-nos. You might think that champagnefuelled midnight soaks are the best thing ever, but prospective buyers may see just another hassle that needs to be cleaned, maintained or repaired.

Here are some ideas about cost-effective renovations and how to go about them from Lindsay Beck, Pam Golding branch manager for

the Cape’s southern suburbs.

Create curb appeal One of the first things to consider is what estate agents call curb appeal. It’s what makes people decide to stop at a show house or drive past.

A freshly painted exterior, neat garden and clean windows all point to a house that is cared for and consequently one that’s more likely to attract buyers.

Best of all creating curb appeal generally requires more of an investment in elbow grease than cash. The research is also straightforward: take a drive around the neighbourhood and consider which houses you’d visit on a show day and what makes them appealing.

Don’t bite off more than you can chew Have a plan and tackle one thing at a time. This way you can keep your projects achievable and won’t face the situation where you’ve taken on too much, have run out of money and end up trying to sell a house with half-painted rooms or unfinished bathrooms.

Repair before renovating Keeping on top of home maintenance and spotting potential problems before they become

expensive can be just as important as renovations.

A shiny new kitchen may not be enough to offset broken gutters and a green swimming pool.

Keep it simple A fresh coat of paint can go a long way towards improving a room and is a lot cheaper than remodelling or breaking down walls. Similarly sanding down and re-varnishing wooden floors is more cost effective than laying new ones.

Small changes can sometimes make a big difference, such as fitting a Perspex or stainlesssteel splashback in the kitchen. Also, avoid customised features. They’re generally expensive and require specialist installation. Use off-the-shelf products wherever you can.

Be clean and tidy Bathrooms and kitchens get a lot of wear and tear which can result in them looking tatty and unhygienic. Regularly cleaning tiles and grouting is a chore, but a lot less expensive than having to replace them. The same applies to shower floors and remember to look up and check the ceiling for

mould. Spend your money sensibly. A new shower curtain may cost you a couple of rand, but an old, grubby one could cost you the sale.

Avoid surprises Getting your house inspected for electrical compliance, rising damp, dry rot or borer beetle before you sell may seem counter intuitive, but if you have any doubt it’s better to know about any problems before the contract is on the table. Leaving it until then could mean losing money on the sale or the buyers walking away.

It also means you can fix problems on your own terms in your own time rather than when you’re under pressure.

Even if there’s nothing wrong, having the certificates demonstrates that you’ve been diligent about maintaining the house. Think of it as having a full-service history for your house.

“When it comes to adding to the value of your house, less is more. Have a plan, do a bit at a time and think about the things which will add the most appeal at the least cost. Remember that upgrading is better than overhauling,” says Marlies.

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Buying or selling?

Call your local property specialists.

Harcourts Winelands | 021 882 8136 www.harcourtswinelands.co.za

FRANSCHHOEK VALLEY COMMUNITY SPORT CENTRE CHANGING LIVES The Franschhoek Valley Community Sport Centre was established by the Hope Through Action Foundation (HTAF) and opened in 2015 to give children and youth especially from the Valley’s disadvantaged communities the opportunity to play, learn, develop and grow.

Founded in 2008, Hope through Action (HTAF), aims to combat social challenges faced in disadvantaged communities, using sport and education to realise potential and bring about a positive change in the lives of children and young adults. HTAF collaborates with SCORE, a non-profit organisation and registered training service provider with more than 25 years of experience in sport development and development through sport.

The foundation of all the programming at the centre and of its outreach to schools is physical activity and sport: Football, Netball, Touch Rugby, Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis and Handball. Formal coaching at the Centre ranges from U9-Seniors and gender equity is a critical objective. Participants don’t only learn new sports skills, they also have the opportunity to play against teams outside of the valley, in formal leagues as well as in tournaments and friendly matches.

Adults also use the small gym and the Centre offers daily evening aerobics and fitness classes.

The Centre also offers programmes that teach the children valuable skills, especially to help them deal with the daily struggles they face in the community.

Structured, facilitated programmes for teens include boys clubs and girls clubs that focus on life skills learning and providing a supportive peer learning environment. A Young Leaders group focuses on training youth to organise sport, run events and even coach sport. Various outings are organised to expose the youth involved in these groups to possible career opportunities, as well as to increase their general knowledge and awareness.

After 3 years, the Centre is experiencing continued progress reaching more than 2800 young people across the Valley monthly. Examples include Busiswa, an 18-year-old netball player who was recently selected to take part in the Cape Winelands Development Team and Kabelo, who represented the U19 Cape Winelands District Team that participated in the Spar National Netball Championships in Gauteng. Simon was one of the first members of the Centre’s weightlifting club. After one year of training, Simon become the junior weightlifting champion in his weight category. His brother, Bernard, is also winning medals in regional tournaments. And then there are Darren and Avela, two Young Leaders that are putting the skills they learned into practice and coach the U14 handball team – guiding them to victory at a tournament earlier this year.

The Centre is always looking for support and there are various ways to get involved. You could volunteer to be a coach for one of the sports or a facilitator for a life skills and leadership programme. Businesses of the Valley can get involved by opening their doors for career awareness visits or educational outings. You could offer other services to the Centre or donate. Donations of any form are always greatly appreciated!

For more info, visit www.hopethroughaction.co.za. Together we can make a real difference in our Franschhoek Valley!

The Kiddies Programme runs daily from 15:30-17:00. The ECO Club promotes a greener community through education, environmental awareness and taking responsibility. The group meets twice a week, conducts clean-up campaigns and is developing the Centre garden. The Sewing Group is an exciting new project that was recently established. Previously unemployed ladies meet on a weekly basis and are making beautiful products from recyclable materials. Not only do these ladies learn a new skill, they also earn additional income for their families.

HARCOURTS WINELANDS. MAKING A DIFFERENCE. The Harcourts Foundation and the Franschhoek office of Harcourts Winelands proudly handed over a cheque of R20 000 to Jaco and Lorraine from The Character Company.

The Character Company’s mission is to raise boys who do not have the father figure in their lives to be good men. They are a nationwide NGO giving guidance, support and MENtorship to boys through various programmes. Their programmes are focused on providing the boys with the opportunity to develop new skills and strengthen their understanding of who they are incorporating the five values: kindness, courage, respect, honest and self-discipline. The Character Company plans to grow their outstanding work in the Western Cape. The grant is earmarked for a new Harcourts branded trailer for the regular camping excursions that the boys and mentors go on. https://www.thecharactercompany.co.za/ Visit their website and order their unique MNANDI 5 VLAUES coffee blend to show your support. All proceeds go towards The Character Company!

Harcourts Winelands in association with the Harcourts Foundation hand over a R20 000 cheque to the Character Company.

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