Swartland Joernaal 5 Junie 2024

Darling Brew op Darling het nege toekennings by die onlangse African Bier-kampioenskappe gewen. Die items wat erkenning ontvang het is Wanderer Pilsner, Warlord Imperial IPA, Break Free Gluten Free Lager, Arrowhead Russian Imperial Stout, JUST Naked Lager, Pixie Dust Golden Weissbier, Rogue Pony Pale Ale, Bone Crusher Wit Beer en Mayhem Master Brett IPA.

Health Department warns public of increasing Mpox and Flu cases

The Department of Health urges members of the public who experience suspected symptoms of Mpox disease (formerly known as Monkey) to visit their nearest healthcare provider for screening and testing to ensure early diagnosis and effective treatment to prevent further spread of the disease.

The country has recorded the second laboratory-confirmed case of Mpox disease, an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus with the potential to cause a painful or itchy rash like pimples or blisters.

The new patient is the 39-year-old male who was admitted at Addington Hospital in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal without travel history to countries and regions currently experiencing the outbreak of the disease.

The department working closely with the province and the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) have activated contract tracing and case finding to identify and assess people who have been in contact with the patient to prevent further transmission, especially at a household and community level.

This will also assist to establish if the second case was in contact with the first case confirmed in Gauteng earlier this month.

According to the World Health Organization multi-country outbreak of Mpox, a total of 466 laboratory-confirmed cases of mpox and three deaths from 22 countries were reported globally in March 2024, illustrating that low-level transmission continues across the world.

The most affected regions are the WHO African Region, the European Region, the Region of the Americas, the Western Pacific Region, and the South-East Asia Region.

In the African Region, the Democratic Republic of the Congo reports the highest number of confirmed positive cases, which represent just over a tenth of the suspected (clinically compatible) cases and deaths reported.

Stigma and discrimination may prolong a disease outbreak by stopping people from coming forward for information or seeking testing or care, which undermines public health efforts.

Thus, we urge the public and communities to support those who tested positive for Mpox to take treatment and those with suspected symptoms to go for screening and testing instead of discriminating against. For more information about Mpox click here.

Influenza Season

South Africa is currently experiencing the annual influenza (flu) season which started in the week of 22 April 2024, and a number of flu strains are circulating causing severe health complications in some patients.

This has been confused with COVID-19 variant which has been in circulation with low level of transmissibility and severity.

The most commonly detected and circulating influenza subtype and lineage are A(H1N1) pdm09 previously known as “swine flu” because it was causing disease in pigs, followed by influ-

enza B/Victoria and influenza A(H3N2).

This is not unusual as influenza A(H1N1) pdm09 has been circulating each season as one of the annual seasonal influenza strains since 2010. Influenza A virus is more severe in adults.

About 8 -10% of patients hospitalised for pneumonia and 25% of patients with flu-like illness (fever and cough) will test positive for influenza during the flu season in South Africa.

According to the NICD surveillance data, the numbers of influenza cases and positivity rates are increasing rapidly, but the transmission and impact remain at a moderate level of activity for both outpatient and hospitalised cases.

This means that while there is a lot of influenza circulating, it is still within the expected range for a normal influenza season.

Influenza may cause severe illness leading to hospitalisation or possibly death, especially among those who are at risk of severe influenza illness or complications.

High-risk groups include pregnant women

(including 6 weeks after delivery), individuals living with HIV, those with chronic conditions such as diabetes, lung disease, tuberculosis, heart disease, renal disease, and obesity, the elderly (aged≥ 65 years) and children <2 years old.

These groups of people are strongly encouraged to receive the influenza vaccine available freely at public health clinics or at a cost from privately healthcare providers and through pharmacies.

Ideally the influenza vaccine should be administered prior to the start of the influenza season because it takes about two weeks for antibodies to develop following vaccination, but it is not too late for people to get it to protect themselves and their loved ones against these viruses.

Non-pharmaceutical interventions such as covering mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing, enough ventilation, regular handwash with water and soap/sanitiser can help to minimise the spread of the disease.

Source: https://www.gov.za/

Nuwe raadsaal vir Swartland ingehuldig

Die Swartland Munisipaliteit het Vrydag 'n merkwaardige mylpaal bereik: Die opening van die nuwe Swartland Munisipale Raadsaal. Die afwesigheid van 'n amptelike raadsaal wat die behoeftes van 'n uitgebreide administrasie en raad kon bevredig sedert die totstandkoming van die Swartland Munisipaliteit in Desember 2000, was 'n langstaande uitdaging. Raadsvergaderings, burgemeesterskomitee byeenkomste en portefeuljekomitee-sessies is in gemeenskapsale gehou, wat openbare toegang tot hierdie belangrike fasiliteite beperk het en administratiewe reëlings onder druk geplaas het. Vrydag het 'n betekenisvolle mylpaal gemerk toe die nuwe raadsaal ingehuldig is. Foto's: David Howburgh

West Coast District Municipality tables budget Damvlakke in die Wes-Kaap

On 22 May 2024, the Executive Mayor of West Coast District Municipality, Alderman Boffie Strydom, tabled the budget of the district municipality for the next three financial years as well as the Medium-Term Revenue and Expenditure Framework.

Local government and municipalities across South Africa are struggling to remain financially sustainable during these tough economic times. Only twelve municipalities in the Western Cape, of which West Coast District Municipality is one, are categorized as being financially stable.

• Given all these challenges and taking into account the various unfunded mandates; and that municipalities in the Western Cape are operating without an own revenue source; I am indeed privileged to present a well-balanced- and funded budget to you today" said the Executive Mayor.

• The municipality's revised Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and the tabled budget gives effect to the municipalities Strategic Objectives. These objectives are:

• Care for the social well-being, safety, health and environmental integrity of all our communities;

• Promote regional economic growth and tourism;

• Co-ordinating and promote the development of bulk and essential services and transport infrastructure;

• Foster sound relationships with all stake-holders, especially local Municipalities; and

• Maintain Financial Viability and Good Governance.

The municipality's proposed Capital Budget for the tabled 2024/2025 MTREF is R 10 500 000. Increases in tariffs for Fire Fighting and Internal Audit function were recommended while Environmental Health Services remain a service which the municipality will render to communities across the West Coast.

The Executive Mayor thanked all Councilors for their commitment and hard work.

"Irrespective of our political affiliation or differences we remained committed to the collective cause of WCDM. Be assured that as the Executive Mayor I will do all in my power to keep the collective strong," said the Executive Mayor.

He also expressed his appreciation to the administration under leadership of the Municipal Manager, David Joubert, for ensuring the tabling of a funded, credible- and well-balanced budget.

Nog 'n suksesvolle veiling vir Joyce's Angus Stoet

Joyce's Angus Stoet het verlede week weer 'n suksesvolle Angus Pioniersveiling gehou. Die duurste bul is verkoop aan Graaff Fruit van die Rietfontein Landgoed in die Koue Bokkeveld naby Ceres. Links is Carl Malherbe (afslaer BKB), Christi van den Heever (landgoedbestuurder), Hannes Lingenfelder (produksiebestuurder), Seymour Currie (eienaar Joyce's Angus Stoet) en hanteerder Basie Erasmus.

Bo: Seymour Currie verwelkom die bywoners van die Angus Pioniersveiling.

Die diere wat opgeveil is, is voor die tyd deur die talle besoekers besigtig.

Die veiling het weer groot belangstelling gelok.

Dates to remember

Art and Adventure lovers alert! The secret is out – the Swartland is where it is hip and happening. Sandwiched between the West Coast and the Cape Winelands, in Cape Town’s backyard, it is the perfect choice if you are of an impulsive nature. An hour’s drive, and you could be attending an art exhibition, sky dive, hike, bike or simply indulge in whatever seasonal scope the countryside has on offer. And of course, no harm in checking out the local food and wine scene.

Investing in Culture Capital has become a fine art, if you’ll excuse the pun. The Swartland towns of Yzerfontein, Darling, Malmesbury, Moorreesburg, Koringberg and the Riebeek Valley provide a canvas for artists – the landscapes, the colors, the unhurriedness, the clear air, sun-sets and -rises have a way of translating itself through brush, clay, cameras, poetry and theatre. No wonder artists are flocking to the region to make nest. So here is how not to miss out.

Culinary Art | Sourdough Bread Baking Class at Moorrees Deli, Moorreesburg – 8 June Bread-baking legend, Carien Hugo Waring from Moorrees Deli, takes you through the paces in a half-day bread baking course. This woman is a phenomenal bread-baker. Imagine, she has kept her live culture (yeast) alive for a period of xx years! So, this winter, if you want to curry favour with your housemates, impress them with the smell of freshly baked bread, crisp on the outside, soft on the inside. Swoon-worthy. Beware – once sliced and buttered, there may not be leftovers for the next day!

For adrenaline junkies | The Berg River Canoe Marathon 3-6 July

If you live in the Cape, have heard of but never participated or supported the annual Berg River Canoe Marathon, here is a chance to put things right. The canoe marathon spans an impressive 240 km from Paarl to the small harbor of Velddrif. On the 3rd, the first leg stops at Zonquasdrift, the low water bridge that spans the Berg in Riebeek Kasteel. The Zonquas were the first inhabitants of the region that today sees wheat, canola, citrus, pomegranate and vineyards on the banks of the river. Bring a picnic hamper, and other forms of fortitude as you wave a welcome to the canoeists. The next pit stop is at Moorreesburg. Still have a chance to enter!

Art Weekend | Solo Studios at Riebeek Kasteel, 9-11 August

Get this. A day- or weekend pass that takes

you to 7 Galleries/Group Exhibitions, 17 resident Artists’ Studios and 9 in-studio Collaborations over the course of the long weekend. Not to mention the guided Art Walkabouts, featured Long Table dining experiences, paired with local wine producers. All set in picturesque Riebeek Kasteel. Women’s day is celebrated on the 9th – I cannot think of a better way to spend it. Heaps of accommodation to suit all budgets, and 20 restaurants to cater to all ages, budgets and preferences, including Vegan.

The Swartland is a playground for outdoor and adventure enthusiasts. And it need not cost an arm and a leg. By the way, did you know that the expression was coined by artists who would charge more for portraits if it involved painting a second arm or a leg? Anyway, jot these in your calendar, add it to your bucket list, and make sure you put off all other obligations.

On your Marks, get Set, Go | PPC Berg Marathon, Riebeek West - 17 August

Popular on the road runners’ calendar, the 36th PPC Berg Marathon returns a little later this year (ran in July 2023). The organizers have kindly factored in the rains and later sunrise for those who may consider these two as prohibiting factors. With a choice between a distance of 42,2km, 21,1km, 10km and 5km, stalwarts and beginners are sure to enjoy the camaraderie that reigns on this occasion. Food stalls, music and a chance to enjoy the fresh country air, with views of the Kasteelberg as backdrop, are reason enough to either enter or be entertained.

Howdy Cowboys and -girls| Swartland AgriCulture Show, Moorreesburg -4-7 September

The idea of an agriculture show conjures up pictures in my mind of the Western movies. However, the Swartland Agriculture Show, the largest agricultural show in the Western and Southern Cape, is a scientific feat, technology and passion the bedmates for what has become the hallmark of farmers in our era today. Celebrating its 90th edition, with an average of about 20,000 annual visitors, the Show inspires, educates and delights. It is also a marvel to see the close cooperation between community and business. Bring the family and let the horses, cattle, sheep, machinery worth R230 million, world-class championships, a regional youth show amaze you. And if that were not enough, agricultural seminars, Ladies' Day, entertainment, a variety of exhibitors, the wine garden, restaurants and children's entertainment should do the trick.

Kinderbeskermingsweek skop af op Darling

Kinderbeskermingsweek het op 28 Mei afgeskop te Darling met die ondertekening by die Darling Outreach Foundation van die belofte of onderneming om ons kinders te ondersteun.

"Ons kinders is baie kwesbaar en word blootgestel aan verskeie misdrywe en dit is ons verantwoordelikheid om ons kinders te beskerm."

Die boodskap tydens die bekendstelling was “Every conversation matters”.

"Elke geleentheid om met ‘n kind te praat is ‘n geleentheid om ‘n verskil in ‘n kind se lewe te maak en leiding te gee en ondersteuning te bied."

Die organisasies betrokke by die oggend was Darling Outreach Foundation, The Darling Trust, Swartland Munisipaliteit, Jeriah Sending, Vooruitsig Primêr, Koranrug Primêr, Year Beyond @ Home Learning, CAB, Community Police Forum, SAPS Darling, Sinethemba Darling asook verskeie

kleuterskole en kerke.

Talle aktiwiteite word beplan gedurende die week.

Kontak 022 492 2154 vir meer inligting. Die program wat tydens die week aangebied is, is soos volg:

Donderdag 30 Mei: ‘n menslike ketting laatmiddag vorm by die taxi staanplek met elke deelnemer in swart geklee, met ’n brandende kers in die hand; Vrydag 31 Mei: ’n voertuigkontrolepunt waar voertuie in Darling gestop en bewusmakende pamflette uitgehandig sal word; Dinsdag 4 Junie: ’n deur-tot-deur bewusmakingsveldtog in Darling; Woensdag 5 Junie: ’n Vroeë Kinderontwikkeling program by die Outreach Foundation en ’n Naskoolse program by Jeria Sending tydens die middag.

Bo: Evelyn Leukes spreek die gehoor toe.

TE HUUR To Let

Malmesbury - 3-slaapkamer woonstel te huur @ R7200,00 per maand. Skakel Marlene 022-48 21101 vir aansoekvorm.

Malmesbury - “Bachelor” woonstel te huur in middedorp @ R3 120,00 per maand. Skakel Marlene 022 48 21101 vir aansoekvorm

GELUKWENSING Congratulations

07 Junie - TOLLIESBaie geluk met jou verjaarsdag. Mag jy ‘n geseënde dag hê. Van: jou vriende

6 Junie - Chloe Leigh Pieters Gelukkige verjaarsdag my spesiale kind. Mammie is oneindig lief vir jou. Van mammie Christelle en jou susters en broer

MEMORIUM In Memoriam 5 Junie - VERNON PIETERS – Jou eerste vjaarsdag in die Hemel. Die verlange is so groot, ons mis jou elke dag. Koester ons mooi herinneringe. Van: jou ma Mieta, jou suster Andria en al jou

Malmesbury Rolbalklub se enkelspel-kampioenskappe is onlangs afgehandel en het gesorg vir goeie rolbal.

Daniël Griebenauw dra vanjaar weer die kroon, ná hy in die eindstryd te staan gekom het teen Roux Vermeulen.

In 'n taai stryd oor 21 skofte slaan Daniël uiteindelik die laaste spyker in die doodskis deur met 21-14 te seëvier.

Roux loop lank voor en op die 14de skof tel Daniël 4 op om die telling 11 elk te maak. Na 18 skofte is Roux 14-13 voor, maar toe besluit Daniël die sport verdien nie meer die naam 'Oumens Albasters' nie, skakel na 'n hoër rat oor en tel 2, 4 en 2 op om welverdiend as kampioen gekroon te word.

In die twee halfeindstryde, waar die jonges en die oues onderskeidelik teen mekaar te staan gekom het, was daar ook strawwe kompetisie. Daniël het gou 13-2 voorgeloop teen die verdedigende kampioen, Rainier van Zyl. Maar Rainier wou nie bes gee nie en veg verwoed terug om die gaping te laat krimp.

Ná 25 skofte is die telling 20 elk, Rainier hou die skoot deur 'n ongelooflike trekskoot te speel, met 1 bal om te volg. Daniël speel met gewig teen sy eie balle vas, wat Rainier se bal uit die kop druk, om toe reeds sy een hand op die beker te kry. In die wedstryd tussen Roux en Francois van Zyl loop Francois gou 5-0 voor. Roux skrik wakker, tel 12 op in 5 skofte vir 12-6 voorsprong, wat Francois gou laat krimp na 11-12. Maar toe draai Roux die skroewe behoorlik aan om met 21-12 in 16 skofte te wen.

Gewigoptel: Die o.14-lede van die Malmesbury Gewigoptelklub het gedurende Mei aan die Wes-Kaap-kampioenskappe in die Strand deelgeneem. Drie atlete van die klub het hier meegeding. Pihayco Arries het in sy gewigsklas die eerste plek behaal en 'n goue medalje ontvang. Chrstiano Beukes het in sy afdeling 'n tweede plek behaal en 'n silwer medalje ontvang. Yullé Goliath het in haar gewigsafdeling 'n eerste plek behaal en sy het ook die kampioen van kampioene-torfee verower. Die drie neem vanaf 15 tot 17 Junie aan die SA-kampioenskappe op Stellenbosch deel.

EN BOME 'N UITDAGING

Die vrouekampioen is weer Tia Petersen, wat koning gekraai het deur onoorwonne te eindig ná 'n dubbel rondte tussen die 3 vroue spelers. Elrika Lesch is die novice-kampioen vir spelers wat 3 jaar of minder speel.

Die mans novice-kampioen is Cobus Vermeulen wat teen Kobus Groenewald moes kompeteer in 'n beste uit 3 wedstryde. Hy wen die derde wedstryd gemaklik 21-12.

Op 1 Junie vind die WP Kampioen-van-Kampioene-kompetisie plaas, met almal behalwe Elrika wat gaan deelneem.

Die afgelope naweek is die laaste twee rondtes van die WP Vlag- en WP Trips-ligas afgehandel. Saterdag klop Malmesbury vir Durbanville D tuis met 43-36. Die span van Daniël Griebenauw, Brian Howell, Peter Hall en Rainier van Zyl verloor die 1ste stel 6-8 nadat hulle met 6-5 voor was met die aanvang van die laaste skof. In die 2de stel verander hulle die bordjies en wen 6-4, met die telling 12 elk. In die laaste stel tel hulle drie keer 3 op, loop 9-6 voor, maar oorleef die opponent se laaste bal om net 2 skote af te staan. Die eindtelling het op 21-20 gestaan.

Die span van Roux Vermeulen, Francois van Zyl, Altus Myburgh en Johan de Kock wen 22-16 danksy 5 skote op die 17de skof. Dit ná hulle die 1ste stel 9-6 wen en die 2de stel 4-5 verloor. Tydens die stel is die telling 9 elk na 8 skofte, en 13-11 aan die einde van die stel. Die laaste stel se telling was 8-5. Met die oorwinning behaal hulle 10 waardevolle punte wat verseker dat hulle volgende jaar weer in die eerste liga sal meeding.

So, Sondag se wedstryd weg teen Gordons-

baai het meer gegaan om te probeer in die 6de plek bly, of die tuisspan dalk af te druk 2de liga toe.

Wel, die hoop het beskaam en albei die spanne verloor, en voeg net 2,5 punte by op die punteleer en sak terug na die 7de plek.

Daniël, Brian, Peter en Rainier begin swak en verloor die 1ste stel 3-10. Ruk hulle toe mooi reg om 8-3 die 2de stel te vat.

Na 19 skofte voel hulle dat dinge nog kan gebeur, met die telling 14-15.

Maar helaas, hulle gee 3 af, en moet toekyk hoe hulle 6 skote afgee op die laaste skof, telling 14-24.

Roux, Francois, Altus en Dawie Horn wat sy enigste proesel Vlag vir die seisoen kon smaak,verloor 20-25.

Dit nadat hulle 1ste stel 10-6 wen, die 2de 8 elk deel, maar toe slaan die noodlot toe en verloor die laaste stel 2-11. Na 17 skofte was hulle nog 20-18 voor en vol moed, maar dit is maar hoe die koekie verkrummel.

Die WP Trips-spanne het albei wedstryde tuis gespeel. Saterdag teen Oakdale verloor Lodewyk Lesch, Jehan van Niekerk en Elrika Lesch 12-22. 1ste stel 4-8, 2de 1-8, en vat toe die laaste stel 7-6.

Paul Rossouw, Zelda Jordaan en Niel Brand wat nog net 2 weke lank speel, verloor 15-19. Dit ná hulle die eerste stel 10-7 wen, 2de 4 elk deel, maar die 3de stel 1-8 sleg verloor. So die telling was 27-41, met 2,5 punte op die punteleer.

Sondag het hulle teen Old Oak gespeel. Cobus Vermeulen, Zelda en Niel besluit sommer

vroeg hulle gaan die pap dik aanmaak, en wen die stelle 7-4, 5-2 en 10-3 onderskeidelik, en die wedstryd 22-9.

Lodewyk, Jehan en Elrika verloor 2-9 en 1-11 in die 1ste 2 stelle, maar ruk hulle te laat reg om die 3de stel 11-4 te wen.

Hulle verloor dus 14-24, wat goed genoeg is om die wedstryd 36-33 te wen, met 8 punte op die punteleer. Dit laat hulle algeheel in die 5de plek in hulle afdeling.

Volgens Roux is hy en die keurders in hulle skik dat die Vlagspan in die 1ste liga bly.

Dit was 9 taai wedstryde teen van die sterkste klubs in die WP, en 'n goeie leerskool vir almal. Die grootste uitdaging bly egter die toestand van die perk. Klagtes is ontvang van besoekende klubs, wat die klub gelukkig kon ontlont.

"Die klub sal beslis voor die nuwe seisoen met die owerhede moet ooreenkom om in belang van sport bevordering van talle bome rondom die perk ontslae te raak. Vorige versoeke is van die hand gewys, en die moontlikheid bestaan dat die klub sy tuisveld voordeel kan verloor as gevolg daarvan. Wat tragies sal wees, gesien in die lig van die onkostes wat die klub aangaan om die beste van 'n swak saak te maak. En die baie ontspannings geleenthede wat dit binne en buite die gemeenskap bied om rolbal te bemark en te bevorder deur middel van spanbanou geleenthede."

Malmesbury wen 5 uit 9 wedstryde, maar slegs 1 tuiswedstryd, wat gelukkig gemaak het dat hulle hul 1ste liga-status behou.