Wildside TIMES #5

EXPERIENCE THE ART OF BISTRONOMY

Discover a village oasis of indulgence in fine food and wine. Experience modern French bistronomy in a relaxing, sophisticated atmosphere with exceptional cuisine, flawless service and impeccable attention to detail - passion project of celebrity Michelin star chef Conrad Gallagher.

Bistro Vin de Boeuf celebrates high-end luxury meats and award-winning South African fine wines. The finest aged cuts of Wagyu, Angus and free-range grass-fed Jersey beef are char-grilled to perfection and served with indulgent accompaniments, sides and sauces. Our signature dishes combine the best of local fresh produce with authentic, global ingredients from premier designations of origin.

Pair your meal with ultra-premium wines selected by our sommelier, for a world-class dining experience where attention to detail is everything. You will find it in our knowledgeable personal service, in our supremely comfortable seating and chic interior, in the fine linens, connoisseur glassware and bespoke tableware, in the background music of sophisticated French jazz, and the selection of quality aperitifs, spirits and after-dinner drinks.

GOURMET LUXURY

O the Menu is an emporium for luxury foods, fine wines and artisan co ee, a gourmet wonderland of colours, flavours and aromas from around the world o ering a one-stop shopping and dining experience for lovers of life’s finer things.

International cheeses and charcuterie, fresh produce and sought-after meats including Wagyu beef, are found alongside imported luxuries such as tru es, caviar and quail eggs, exotic spices, olives and oils, authentic ingredients for global cuisines, speciality teas and co ee, in-house baked breads and pastries, and O the Menu’s house-made jams, marmalades and gourmet condiments.

The wine section stocks boutique and ultra-premium wines, with a sommelier on hand to advise on food pairings. Wines can be purchased for home enjoyment, enjoyed with a meal or tasted at the wine bar, where the barista also serves a selection of classic and speciality co ees made from our selected beans and small-batch co ee roasteries.

O the Menu also stocks a range of contemporary and classic cookbooks, tools and gadgets for the chef and wine lover. The same high quality ingredients found in the store are used by our chefs in our restaurant menu and a daily selection of ready-made meals for enjoyment at home.

It has been a wonderful year in St Francis Bay and Cape St Francis. There have been several notable events that have taken place, and the area is thriving and flourishing. The Wine On Water event, the Rip Curl GromSearch junior surfing tournament and the Concours Sur Mesure festival were all new to the village and highly successful. The PGA, in its second year, was a massively successful event, and the Calamari Classic, going for about 25 years, was another outstanding happening in the village. Billy’s Beach is upon us. Our village has become the pick of the area for top-rated events and tournaments; there are more huge events to come. It’s all happening.

The development and expansion rate has been quite dramatic, and there are three ‘lifestyle village’ developments and other similar

developments either on the go or about to kick in.

We have new yoga and Pilates studios, numerous coffee shops, new boutiques and world-class restaurants, decadent chocolate shops, delis and bakeries. We have breweries, bars, and enough happy hours to keep us all happy. In addition, we have weekly paddle races, cycle rides, swim sessions, running time trials, open water swim sessions, Park Runs and more. For those of us who live in this fast-paced world that seems to be spinning faster and faster, our village is changing incredibly quickly and is on the cusp of great things.

Have a great festive season, one and all.

Jarvis - Editor

Craig

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Editor: Craig Jarvis

Slipway Surf Crew Annual Gathering

This was our annual crew get together at Bruce’s coffee shop, a 4-8pm burgher and salad evening with live music. Here lay our one and only problem which, coincidently , was surf related. Originally surfer Marc Maingurd and band where to do the music, however a week or so before our function a SUP struck and Marc was 3 broken ribs down. Fortunately we had time to sort out, and JBay surf couple “ The Watsons” came on “ board” Turned out to be great evening of good food, music and vibe, definitely will be doing more of these in new year To all surfers out there, great Xmas and remember sharing is caring All the food that wasn’t consumed was donated to Hilda’s Soup Kitchen in Sea Vista.

THE CAPE ST FRANCIS RESORT

By Craig Jarvis

About 25 years ago, I went travelling to Indonesia by myself. Back then, in the mid-’90s, Indonesia and more so Sumatra, was a wild place. I flew into Medan on the eastern seaboard of Sumatra, and a kind local invited me to spend the night at his house with his family. The following day I was back at the airport, trying to get onto a flight on SMAC Airlines to the island of Nias. The flight was fully booked. It was an 8-seater prop plane. What a bummer. Then the customers started arriving, and they were South Africans. They all schmokkled with the airline, and eventually, we flew, destination Lagundri Bay.

They were heading over to meet up with Fasie Malherbe anchored in the bay with his boat, Moonpath. So, I’ve known Fasie since then.

When the Moonpath sailed out of the bay, I had a new friend in Sam Mienie (RIP), who moved into the losman next to me for the next few months.

CJ: Remember that Trip?

FM: We had some incredible trips on the Moonpath back then,” remembers Fasie. The Indonesian waters were way less crowded back then, and there was

But you had already bought The Resort by then?

Yes, I bought the resort in 1988. Back then, it was a campsite. It was the Cape St Francis Caravan Park. We left it as a caravan park for 5 years. From then, I had a partner called Paul Lee. His background was taking people down rivers in canoes, and he was very keen on tourism. He was good at finding foreign tourists for his canoe tourism. So we decided to go to Indaba in Durban, where we met all the foreign tour companies and the right people. Paul moved on in 2002, after 10 years. During this time, we started the Full Stop restaurant and Pub at the Flats. That Full Stop began in 1995, and my daughter Gina ran it. I sold it in 2000.

I remember it well back then.

Yes, it was getting hectic and very noisy at that stage. There was quite a bit that was upsetting the people all around. We also owned the flats, and we sold that off in sectional title, which enabled us to start building in The Resort. We first built on the ridge, going in on the left-hand side, and the apartments had views over

minimal movement at the outer islands.

Steve Walsh ran the restaurant and he was quite the legend back then

It was 34 years ago that Fasie Malherbe took over the Cape St Francis Resort. We caught up with him to shoot the breeze and reminisce on all the beautiful times shared at the resort.

the campsite and sea views. At that stage, Anita was still working at the Golf Course.

I didn’t realise that she was the person behind the Calamari Classic.

She was. She came here in 2002.

What was her position when she came in?

She was the boss.

No, surely you’re the boss and owner. A boss doesn’t employ a boss. Was she the general manager?

She was the boss. She made the decisions. We did the marketing together, but she was always the boss. She still is the boss now.

The pool, restaurant, hall and Pub are the heart of the resort.

Yes, this whole complex happened when the Soccer World Cup soccer was here. They were playing in PE, and we had the South American teams. So we had three sides living with us. We had to build the hall and extend the Pub, and there was space on top. It was the hall that put us in the conference market.

We had this little courtyard, Steve Walsh ran the restaurant, and he was quite a legend back then. The Park Off Pub was small, and Steve cooked over an open fire inside the restaurant. Steve used to do braais and only wanted to cook on open fires.

Fast forward through the dark days. Now that COVID is a thing of the past, how are things going here?

Well, things have changed. It is now fiercely competitive between AirBNB and ourselves.

Still, you guys are a one-stop shop. You have excellent facilities, you have security, you have restaurants, and you have entertainment. You have river and canal cruises and get your guests to places like Addo.

We do all these things and more.

It’s great getting tourists, but you must look after the locals.

Absolutely. Our Sundays are huge and that is usually full of locals. We have several specials at Joe Fish and live music. It’s a full-on institution, and the place rocks on a Sunday. We’re usually

totally full every Sunday. It’s always a lot of fun.

So how else has it changed here concerning tourism and visitors?

Well, conferences have become much smaller, enabling us to look after people better. We do team building as well. Recently we had all the people from the PGA Golf coming here and staying with us. We also hosted Expedition Africa and were a co-sponsor of the Rip Curl GromSearch. We also have the Chokka Trail run, and that’s very popular.

This season looks busy.

Yes, we are confident of a busy season. Still, whatever happens, we will look after the locals. We will always make a plan for locals. Our greatest joy is a full resort over the festive season. Good weather, and Joe Fish and Full Stop are both pumping.

Our Sundays are huge and that is usually full of locals. We have several specials at Joe Fish and live music.

THE BISTRO VIN DE BOEUF

EXPERIENCE

It was explained to me a long time ago. Still, I never really understood how much of a factor the actual experience is when enjoying fine dining. What comes to mind for the fine dining rookie is dinner, with incredible food and a nice and clean setting and a chilled ambience. For the neophyte, fine dining is all about the food.

At Bistro Vin De Boeuf, the dining event becomes highly important. When combined with exquisite food, all the mind registers is the combination, the experience.

We managed to get rid of our children for the night. No matter how besotted you are over your kids, there is a time for breathing space. The 14-year-old was learning to chill, but the rate of demand from the 10-year-old was untrammelled, increasing in leaps and bounds. He had a jol on in the canals, and she had a school camp. So a quiet night at Bistro Vin De Boeuf was in order.

I ordered a quick whiskey soda to start the weekend off and settle the nerves while my wife ordered a bottle of wine for the table. Which wine? I can’t remember; I didn’t take notes, I was there for the experience, but it was a yummy bottle of Sav Blanc.

The menu is extensive, with something for everyone. We decided to choose from the Prix Fix Menu.

My wife chose the Beef Carpaccio, and it was light and wonderful. The unique flavour is attributed to the delicate truffle sauce combined with the rocket and

parmesan. It was the first time I, the lout, had ever tasted truffle, don’t judge me, which has quite an exquisite flavour.

I had the Prawn Avocado Ritz, a large portioned starter, with delicious avocado and prawns in a superb marie rose sauce. There was enough for me to share with my wife, although she was still beaming from the carpaccio.

The service, throughout the starters and drinks, was faultless. Watchful but not zealous waitrons casually observed our pace and arrived whenever we needed a refill or a plate removed. Extra cutlery disappeared without us noting. Serviettes were replaced, and glasses were quietly whisked away when it was time. The service made one feel special. Not pampered nor breathed on, but someone obviously thought we were a little bit important, which was delightful after a long week in the trenches.

For mains, my wife chose the Rotisserie Organic Chicken served with truffle aioli, and I went for the Free Range Grass Fed Jersey Beef. My wife had her eye on the beef, but we didn’t want to duplicate orders on our first night here, so we again agreed to share.

Hard to tell which was better, such essentially different flavours. Still, as the owner, Conrad Gallagher, had told me in the past, “we are a meat restaurant,” and my meal was delightful. Done perfectly, the béarnaise sauce and shoestring fries rounded off the tastiness. The sauce was stunning, and while fries are fries, the

shoestring version was moreish, and even more so with a smattering of béarnaise. The chicken was accompanied by the taste of truffle aioli, making it another unique-tasting main meal and adding to the element of experiencing something quite out of the ordinary.

We both ordered the Duck Egg Crème Brulé with raspberry sorbet. When it arrived, the texture was solid, and a spoon tap made no impact on the surface. ‘It’s hard,” said the delightful waitress, and my wife replied, “oh goodie, I always like mine hard.” The poor girl started giggling. I started snorting with embarrassed laughter, looked out the window, and mumbled something like, ‘maybe I’ll be getting lucky later,’ as the waitress began convulsing with such laughter that she appeared to be having breathing difficulties. When my wife realized the faux pas, she laughed along with us and poured another glass of wine, as you do. The Crème Brulé was delicious and another highlight of a special meal, while our waitress had to go have a sit-down.

Afterwards, one of the other patrons came over to chat and talk about his meal and experience. He explained that he is a regular, and he and his wife don’t go out much, but when they do, they come to Bistro Vin De Boeuf.

“We get treated very well here,” he told us with a big smile. Which is the reason we will be returning.

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CAPE ST FRANCIS BEACH BLUE FLAG STATUS

The dates for the 2022/23 blue flag season for Cape St Francis will be from 1 December 2022 to 30 April 2023. The Blue Flag area will be clearly demarcated by 20 November 2022.

To qualify for Blue Flag status, specific criteria must be met. This includes environmental, educational, safety and accessibility requirements – of which water quality is the most important.

Kindly note the following facts about Cape St Francis Beach, now that it boasts Blue Flag status.

Water Quality

Kouga Municipality has been testing the water quality since inception of the pilot status on monthly basis during the season.

Pets/Animals

Dogs or pets, other than assistance dogs, are not allowed on the Blue Flag beach area from 09:00 – 17:00 during season. Dogs or pets are only allowed outside the demarcated areas and in the parking areas and walkways in the inland beach area and must be under control.

Ablution facilities

There are two ablution facilities servicing the beach: one at the parking area in Da Gama Road and another at the parking area in St Francis Way. The facilities will be open from 08:00 to 17:00 from Monday to Sunday.

Lifeguards

Lifeguards will be on duty for the blue flag season from 1 December 2022 to 30 April 2023

Lifeguards will be stationed from 08:00 –

17:00

Information

The official Blue Flag and information boards (outlining the rules and requirements for Blue Flag status) will be erected at the two entrances to the beach.

Due to the ongoing drought showers had to be turned off.

Cleanliness

Beach area and ablution facilities will be cleaned on daily basis. Litter and recycling bins will be placed in designated areas.

Safety and Security

Appropriate public safety control measures will be implemented.

Monday to Sunday at the lifeguard tower and lifeguard flags hoisted on daily basis, indicating the area where it is safe to swim.

CAPE ST FRANCIS BEACH HAS BEEN AWARDED BLUE FLAG STATUS FOR 2022/23 – THIS AFTER YEARS OF RECEIVING PILOT BLUE FLAG STATUS

Photo © Chris Scott

A SHORT HISTORY OF ST FRANCIS BREWING CO.

We chat to Lance and Linky Kabot about their business, their new lager and the move into new premises next year.

Tell us how it all came about...

We started St. Francis Brewing Co. in 2014 as an American-style brewpub. The plan was to brew beer on-site for local consumption. The first season was a wake-up call to how much beer could be consumed locally! We went four times through our brewery’s capacity and had to scramble to source beer from other breweries. We managed to keep up in the quieter months. Still, the following season was looming. Lance approached his friends at the Devils Peak Brewing Co. They had expressed interest in contract brewing our beer recipes as Lance had 3 award winning beers at that stage. Today the DPBC are shareholders in St. Francis Brewing Co., brewing and distributing 3 of our beers country-wide.

How are you guys connected to St Francis?

Linky’s grandfather, Dr Wells, bought a property on the Kromme river in 1950 and built a fishing shack out of packing cases (The Rat & Bat). His four daughters now each have a house on this land. As a result, the family Christmas holidays can have as many as 60 people, mostly getting along together!

How did you guys end up here?

Lance & I moved here in 2013 after his surf accident at Seal’s beach. He broke his neck in a wipeout, blacked out, and got pulled out of the water by fellow surfers. Fortunately, he was resuscitated by two trauma surgeons that were miraculously on the beach. The first thing he asked for on coming around was a beer! We decided it was time for changes, so we sold the home décor business we owned in Hermanus.

I joined my friend, Maria, at Shakti Shanti and Lance home-schooled our son Makai while he recovered.

How did Lance end up making beer?

We spent 7 years travelling after university, working jobs to earn enough money to go surfing and snowboarding. Being passionate about beer, Lance worked at several breweries in the 1990s when the craft beer revolution was gathering momentum in Europe and the USA. He learned a lot and continued home brewing as a hobby on our return to SA.

When did you realise that Beach Blonde was a great beer?

Lance and I drank plenty of them, but the 5 National Beer Trophy awards confirmed we had good taste!

Then a restaurant.

We started brewing in Tarragona road but soon realised that retailing your own beer was the best way to make money. Fortunately, I had worked in many restaurants on our travels and had a good idea of managing one.

How did you find the current location?

We were at the St. Francis market, which used to be in the Tennant centre, and noticed the empty space had a nice kitchen and great potential for a brew pub.

Your venue identity has evolved into good, rocking, live music. How did this happen?

Music was a big part of the brewpub scene in the USA. The pubs were often a natural hub for the community and always a vibey place to go. We wanted to recreate that in St. Francis, so we started with live music and teamed up with Mike from Rock Lily for a while. Today we are on the touring circuit for bands; many say St. Francis is one of their favourite gigs.

The future: New location, new lager. As much as we love our current location, we have outgrown it, so when the opportunity arose to buy next door, we jumped at it. We can now make long-term plans you can’t make when renting, like investing in a specialty brew house for seasonal and speciality beers. We can also host bigger /more famous bands as we will have the space to make it viable for them.

Beach Blonde is a beer in the American Blonde style. It can be brewed either as an ale or a lager. Lance started it as an ale because lagering equipment is expensive and high-tech. Our deal with DPBC was that we had to grow Beach Blonde volumes to 100,000L a year before they would allocate lagering tanks to brewing it. We have hit that volume, so we are excited to introduce the Beach Blonde Lager this December – even more refreshing and crisp than the Ale!

He broke his neck in a wipeout, blacked out, and got pulled out of the water by fellow surfers.”

OWN YOUR WAY.

The Volkswagen T-Cross is a car that’s ready to pump the brakes on routine – built to cross the city, cross the province and overtake old habits. Let the T-Cross put you in touch with your world and see what it feels like to play by your own rules.

Lights, colours, action.

Designed to be bold, confident and stand out. With features like the eye-catching LED lights and rear reflective band, it’s a car that catches the eye and turns heads no matter where it is. Seize the chance to choose from a variety of exterior colours that speak to your adventurous side.

Be safe, but don’t play it safe. Equipped with the latest Volkswagen safety features, your T-Cross is intuitive on the roads and built with your safety as its highest priority. Safety features include: Park Distance Control, ISOFIX for fastening children’s seats, Park Assist. With many more features, the T-Cross lets you play with confidence.

Room to do you

With the T-Cross’ stylish and spacious interior, you’ll always have enough room to do the things you’ve always wanted to. The T-Cross’ adaptable rear seats are both foldable and slidable. Which means you can turn 377 litres of boot space into 455 litres of rear cabin space.

Always on track Climb into the T-Cross and take your drive to a whole new level with Discover Navigation, and a colour touchscreen Infotainment system. With the most advanced Volkswagen technology on offer, you can upgrade to the latest sound from beats™ (optional) and drive the

future with Active Info Display, which has advanced graphics to keep track of useful driving information with ease on a 12.3inch screen.

Connect to new possibilities

The ultra-connected T-Cross is right on the cutting edge of useful and playful technology. We Connect Go lets your car and your digital world connect through your mobile phone using the Data Plug. You can charge your mobile wirelessly by simply laying it in the Inductive charging tray.**

The T-Cross comes standard with AppConnect, which brings your smartphone onto your vehicle’s touchscreen and includes the latest software applications such as MirrorLinkTM, CarPlayTM from Apple and Android AutoTM from Google. Active Info Display shows useful data that’s uniquely configured by you, so that you can enjoy the drive while staying in touch with the car’s driving data. The display also lets you view the Discover Navigation map if you want to. **Only for compatible devices. Not available in Namibia or Botswana.

Rule breaker

The ultimate T-Cross comes in the ultimate package. The T-Cross R-Line upgrade is a powerfully unique design package that’s ultra-modern and even bolder. Drive the R-Line with design stand-outs like the 17” “Manila” Alloys on Comfortline and 18” “Nevada” Alloys on Highline.

Innovation meets style

First-class features at your fingertips. Equipped with a five-speed manual gearbox, this bold newcomer takes driving to the next level. With its comfort-

first enhancements, the new T-Cross epitomises style. Inside and out. Interior upgrades include a leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel with Paddle Shifts. Interior upgrades include an updated Climatronic touch display, making adjusting your cabin temperature on the air conditioning system a breeze. Exterior upgrades include eye-catching fog lights, 16-inch “Belmont” alloy wheels and black roof rails.

The Comfortline blends safety and efficiency with features like Park Distance Control and Cruise Control with a Speed Limiter. Innovative technology, like We Connect Go and Touch Screen Infotainment, lets you make the most of work and play. Enjoy all this with the security of a 3-year or 45 000 km EasyDrive Service Plan when you purchase the T-Cross Comfortline. Be driven to do more

The T-Cross 1.5 TSI R-Line is ready to hit the road with the latest showstopping VW features. Design features include the exterior R-Line notes as well as Sports Seats, LED lights (front and back), 18-inch ‘Nevada’ alloy wheels and a choice of 6 colours.

Its technology is right on the cutting edge of VW innovation with features like Composition Media, App-Connect, Active Info Display and Driving Profile Selection. It even comes with wireless charging, so you’re always powerfully connected.

The T-Cross comes standard with a 3 year or 120 000 km warranty, a 3 year or 45 000 km Volkswagen Service Plan and a 12-year anti-corrosion warranty. Service interval is 15 000 km.

A nice swell arrived with a bit of a southerly direction on it. Then, with afternoon high tides and a swell that was slightly broken up, all surfers’ eyes turned to the local beach breaks.

It was mid-week, plenty of people were around, and a sandbank started showing some promise at Seal Point. Always difficult to see from the car park, with not too many people keen on getting loads

of sets on the head, there were very few takers at first.

While the waves started sorting themselves out, there were also some cracking sets at The Point, which helped to keep the crowd separated. When it’s on, the beach is a quick wave with steep takeoffs and brutal shut-downs. For those of us with older bones, The Point was a great refuge from the drama of the beachie barrels,

providing us with enough adrenalin while still not throwing us over the falls.

On the third day of offshores and decent swell size, the car park had mellowed down, and there was less rushing around, waxing and hustling. Instead, there was more chilling and chatting as everyone had scored a few bombs, and their wave counts were in a better place than they had been before.

A session happened at the beach that probably lasted two hours. Still, those on it scored some excellent left barrels and a few right-handers that bent and tubed towards Lookout.

Phil Smith was looking for the sets and getting the bombs. He

Rylan Jarvis

Jesse Moulang

had his fair share of both left and right-hand tube rides. Matt McCloud was pulling in on the lefts, while the goofy grom squad of Jesse Moulang and Rylan Jarvis were also pulling in n everything they caught. Jason Erlank cruised over from The Point to get a few bigger sets on the beach, while Ed Godfrey chose to surf the point and then come down and cheer the surfers on the beachie.

By the afternoon’s high tide, the sandbank had fattened out, and the following day it was gone, leaving just memories.

All photos by @gumbootism

Matt Macleod

Jason Erlank

Phil Smith

Ed Godfrey

When it’s on, the beach is a quick wave with steep take-offs and brutal shut-downs.”

By the afternoon’s high tide, the sandbank had fattened out, and the following day it was gone, leaving just memories ”

SALT... SPACE TO BE

SALT at Sealpoint Lighthouse had its launch party on Friday evening. Set within the lighthouse precinct, on the edge of the fynbos reserve, overlooking the ocean, SALT is a wellness haven. Here therapists, medical professionals, and fitness or dance instructors can rent private studio space by the hour or therapy rooms by the day.

Many people gathered on the lawns in front of the new premises to enjoy a drink and some of Chef Wesley’s delicious tapas. Others browsed through the newly renovated building to view the studio, and massage/therapy rooms whilst soft scents and sounds floated through the air.

Clinton Hempel of Petrel Ventures welcomed everyone. He explained how SALT was a new concept borne from the need for shared space accessible to therapists and instructors who don’t necessarily want to rent full-time premises. The studio is already functioning with a resident Pilates instructor, Elizabeth Anderson, as well as yoga instructor, Preston Waldeck Murray and guided meditation sessions offered by Rain Murray.

The name SALT was chosen because of the healing properties that the element offers and its close proximity to the ocean. The studio has the necessary equipment, such as yoga mats, some floor Pilates gym equipment, a sound system with TV and a camera for online sessions with clients. It also has a full wall-length mirror and a barre. Two therapy rooms include a massage bed, and one room is fitted with a desk and comfy chairs for one-on-one counselling.

The setting is unique in that you can practice yoga under the protective watch of the lighthouse, listening to the sounds of the ocean and allowing fresh sea air to fill your lungs. And, to treat yourself after an intense workout, one can hop next door to Nevermind restaurant for a freshly squeezed juice or oat milk cappuccino and homemade granola bowl or freshly baked croissant.

Any professional who would like to make use of this wellness space can go to the booking platform on sealpointlighthouse. com/salt

© Juliette Godfrey

This is SALT.

Clinton and Cathryn Hempel

Clinton, Maria, Etienne, Sacha

© Juliette Godfrey

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Pricing of units can only be accurately established once the approval of plans have been granted and construction is underway. Building material availability and costs are subject to erratic changes such as Rand strength for imports and the state of shipping globally... Predicting completion dates before plans are approved can also lead to an unrealistic expectation for buyers often leaving them disappointed. Keeping this in mind, we have completed phase one of Port View Place. Building of Phase two has already commenced and will add a further ten units to the development with prices starting at R 2 200 000 and completion set for September 2023.

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St Francis Property Owners Subscriptions

2022/2023 Annual Membership

SFPO Association memberships are due for renewal on 1st October 2022.

If you haven’t done so, please consider supporting us by becoming a member or renewing your membership. The annual subscription for a property owner/resident is R550 or R350 for a pensioner.

The SFPO membership runs concurrently with its financial year - from 1st October to 30th September.

Payment Options: Visit the www.stfrancispropertyowners.com website and submit your payment onlineOr make an EFT payment direct to the bank account : Francis Bay Residents Association Standard Bank, Humansdorp Code: 050015

Account No: 082499276

Please use your Erf number and surname as references. And now, you can even subscribe through Quicket - St Francis Property Owners Association Subscriptions. Your support is greatly appreciated.

To ensure that you receive your monthly accounts timeously, please ensure that the Municipality has your correct email address. Please request delivery by email to Mandy Jantjies in the St Francis Municipal office at mjantjies@kouga.gov.za.

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A BROKER AND A LIFESTYLE FINANCIAL PLANNER

Broker, financial adviser, wealth manager, financial planner, Lifestyle financial planner. What do all these titles mean or represent? Once again, the financial services industry has done it’s best to confuse the man in the street, so much so in fact that the FSCA (Financial sector conduct authority) is looking to regulate what people who dispense financial advice or products may call themselves.

This may take a while to be law so let’s try to simplify the 2 main types of people the public are exposed to when looking for financial direction. Let’s call type 1 a Broker and type 2 a Lifestyle Financial Planner as these are probably as far apart as F1’s Hamilton and Verstappen fans.

THE BROKER

The broker is basically a product salesman. They will sell you anything you want or think you need, and when necessary, they will convince you that you cannot do without what they have to sell and that their product is the best in the marketplace.

The broker earns commission from the products they sell so they are rewarded for the number of sales they make, not the advice they give. Due to this they will have hundreds or even thousands of clients.

Since the broker only earns from sales you get very little in any after-sales-service if any unless they want to sell you something else or even a better version of what they have sold you before.

Brokers normally work for a specific organisation so they are limited to only being able to sell a specific company’s products which may not be the best available or the best for that client.

Qualifications needed to be a broker are matric and a driver’s licence.

The broker has a transactional relationship with clients, getting to know the client is not important and often not important to a broker.

•The broker spends most of their time talking to clients, in sales mode. They see client’s questions as objections to be overcome to finalise the sale.

THE LIFESTYLE FINANCIAL PLANNER (LFP)

The LFP earns a fixed salary, and their remuneration is not based on the number of sales made.

The LFP looks to build meaningful, long-term relationships and will seldom have more than 150 clients.

The LFP is a Professionally qualified Certified financial planner (CFP). To get this designation one needs a degree, a post-grad, have passed a board exam and have years of experience, similar to a lawyer or CA.

Best advice for that specific client is the LFP’s primary focus and this advice does not always lead to a product.

The LFP is independent from any specific product supplier and can help their client choose the product that is most suitable for them.

The LFP forms relationships which are not transactional and include education, collaboration, co-planning, and coaching when needed.

The LFP gets to know their clients personally and spends more time listening than talking at them.

The way in which financial advice is delivered has evolved over the last few decades and this evolution will continue to gain pace as technology advances. Already one can purchase investments online without getting advice or even with what is called roboadvice. Any part of the value chain that can be automated will be and the purchase of any product will be commoditised. This is going to make it difficult for the “Broker” to survive as clients become better educated and there is more information available to them.

If you are not sure what type of adviser you are currently working with then here are a few pointers to help you:

1. Has your adviser ever asked you to do a budget, and do they ask for this to be redone at least bi-annually? If not, then ask yourself how they can help you plan your life.

2. Has your adviser met your partner, or do you always meet alone? If not consider how your partner will feel should they need to start dealing with a stranger should something happen to you.

3.

Does your adviser know your story? Where you come from, how have you got to where you are now and where are you wanting to go? No plan can exist without knowing the destination.

4. How many clients does your adviser work with? No matter how many staff a planner has or how great their systems are, ask

yourself, do I want to be 1 of 100 or 1 of 1000?

5.

Do you know how much you pay your adviser? Was this explained to you upfront, and do you perceive value your what you are paying them?

Our past we can learn from but our future we create for ourselves, either on purpose or by default. Working with a LFP who knows who you are and what you want out of life for you and your loved one’s will allow you to take control and live your best life.

We have one shot at life, let’s make it count!

Stand-Up Paddle Boarding (or SUPing) is quickly becoming one of South Africa’s top leisure activities, and for good reason.

It’s one of the most versatile, accessible water sports – literally offering an experience for everyone. From a full body solo workout in city dam or river, to fun with family on a lagoon or seaside resort, to a peaceful (or crazy) adventure up or around some of the most scenic locations the country has to offer. For the more skillful and daring, a crack at wave riding is a next-level adrenaline rush - the list goes on.

A quick google search of ‘where to SUP in SA’ reveals that no matter whether you’re in the city of Jo’burg, a farming district in the Free State, on the Atlantic seaboard, or the Garden Route – there’s a body of water waiting to be explored.

Being out on the water on a SUP offers a unique and unmatched experience – the vantage point of being able to view what is beneath you, and what is out on the horizon in front of you.

There are too many spots on the Garden Route to mention, but here are our top three:

• St Francis Canals

• Wilderness: Kaaimans River and Tous Rivier (and the Serpentine offshoot)

• Knysna: The Estuary, lagoon and Thesen’s island

*Inflatable boards are easy to transport, easy to store and light weight.

*Look out for SUPs that allow for attachable seats, converting your SUP into an inflatable Kayak for a whole different sport.

LOREN EISELEY

Serpentine

Kysna Lagoon

Kaaimans

Tanya Kloppers © Tanya Kloppers

Seated Paddling

The PGA Championships At The Links

GEORGE COETZEE STEALS THE SHOW!

George Coetzee came, he played, and he won! We couldn’t have scripted it better. George helped bring the people to St Francis Links and the viewers to television. On top of it all, he added his name to the great PGA Championship trophy for the second time.

“It was an honour and a privilege to play in this tournament,” said Coetzee. “I loved it! I am pleased I could be a good example and play some decent golf simultaneously.”

Casey Jarvis (19-year-old Sunshine Tour rookie and top SA junior player) finished second.

“I’m delighted to have had my best performance so far as a pro at St Francis Links,” said Jarvis. “I have played on many golf courses. However, I am still blown away by the beauty of the surroundings and the condition of the course at St Francis Links. I am incredibly grateful for

the opportunity to have been part of the PGA Championship. I am determined to persevere and commit to keep working hard and perform well at any upcoming events that would follow.”

The Compleat Golfer write-up… George Coetzee had the experience, composure and skill to finish the job on Sunday as he clinched his second PGA Championship title at St Francis Links. Coetzee had just a one-stroke lead going into the final round. However, a polished four-under-par 68 on Sunday, which included two eagles and almost a third, carried him to 15-under-par and a three-stroke victory in the prestigious R1.2-million tournament. “I was pretty much under pressure all day. I didn’t feel comfortable, and my swing wasn’t 100%,” Coetzee said after claiming his 14th Sunshine Tour title.

Some of those shots were better than good as an eagle on the par-five 3rd hole brought some early pleasure, and he holed out with a sand-wedge for an eagle-two on the par-four 10th hole. In between those highlights, he could also have eagled the 350-yard par-four 5th hole after driving the green, but his putt was narrowly wide.

“We were put on the clock on the 5th, and I didn’t have time to read my putt properly,” Coetzee said with a laugh. “I was really happy with my two eagles after I saw a lot of chances in the third round. But then it was a bit hard to calm down and get back into my rhythm, get my head back into a good space,” he admitted. But back-to-back birdies on the 12th and 13th holes put him firmly in control of the tournament, and he parred his way in from the 14th for a comfortable victory in the end.

Rookie Casey Jarvis produced his best Sunshine Tour result, finishing second after a final-round 69. The experienced duo of Hennie Otto and Jake Redman were tied in third place, one stroke behind on 11-under-par, both shooting two-under-par 70s on Sunday.

Stephen Ferreira’s championship ended on a winning note. He aced the par-three 17th hole to win himself a brand spanking new Volkswagen T-Roc courtesy of Dirk Ellis VW.

THINGS TO DO IN ST FRANCIS BAY OVER THE FESTIVE SEASON

Some are obvious, some are somewhat out of the ordinary, and some are a little wild. These are only suggestions to help you along your way.

Catch A Wave At Bruce’s

You have to be lucky to catch a wave at this elusive and fickle spot. Due to the shoreline angle at Bruce’s Beauties, the wave needs a very rare swell direction to get around the corner at Die Tande at Shark Point. You must surf it on a spring low tide to get the best conditions if it does get around the corner. If you have these two elements in place, you then have to contend with the local surfers, who have been known to be quite ferocious at times. They even get fierce with each other. The Bruce’s jump-off rock is sketchy, and the Killer’s jump rock is impossible. The slipway paddle out on a big day could see you pounded by endless sets in full view of everyone drinking coffee and having a laugh at your expense. In fact, let’s take that back. Kak idea to go for a surf at Bruce’s.

© Courtesy Hulett family

Visit The Lighthouse

It’s a famous old beam of light is our lighthouse, and it does have some insane views. First lit on 4 July 1878, it has been doing good work for a long time. The 154 steps will take you 28 metres straight up and give you some dramatic panoramas. The fog horn is also a somewhat surprising and pulsating affair when sea mist pulls in. Still, these days the fog horn serves more to announce to the village that a Loadshedding session is over. However, if you’re scared of heights or suffer from vertigo, then don’t bother. Instead, stay on the ground and head over to…

Nevermind Restaurant

The fabulous Nevermind Restaurant is led by head chef Wesley Randles. He’s the person in charge of all the delicious menu items, the fresh flavours and the constant reminders of just how delicious locally sourced food should be. Try the Peas Please breakfast, Pork Belly lunch or Smoked Lamb Ribs evening meal. Or even if you’re not hungry, have a few sensible drinks on the deck while your friends bugger around in the sky at the lighthouse. During the season, there is often live music at Nevermind, but bookings are essential for a seat as it gets busy. It gets busy because it’s nice. So after a quick drink at the bar at Nevermind, maybe it’s time to go on a…

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Pub Crawl.

The first rule about Pub Crawl is you don’t talk about Pub Crawl. The second rule is Designated Driver. Doesn’t matter where you start; it’s going to end poorly. Seen as we are at Nevermind, a quick start-up drink on the deck before we head to The Full Stop. A hearty restaurant and pub in Cape St Francis, Full Stop is an excellent stop for a beer and a pizza after a surf. Across the road, Joe Fish has wonderful meals, rocks on a Sunday and has ice-cold beers on tap. After these two stops, good advice is to overshoot all the main bars in St Francis Bay and go straight to the Good Time Taverna. If you’re already feeling tired after the first few stops, a quick jump in the pool could serve as a refresher. On the way out, one of the best spots for an evening drink is The Quays, with loads of space, good service and whatever tickles your fancy from the bar. Then onwards to Off The Menu for a quick Mimosa or two before heading to The Brewery. Be careful, this place is cool and has rocking live music, and you might get stuck here for a while. Next, pop in at Twenty Two Eatery and Wine Bar for a quick dop at Nick’s Bar before getting your designated driver to get you guys up to the St Francis Golf Course pub. You’ll be about 8 drinks down by now, so it’s either time to tidy up and have a spritzer or get down in it and go for a Jagie Bomb or, God forbid, a tequila. Next, a quick stop up at the Links to see if anyone got a hole-in-one, has insurance and is shouting everyone at Jack’s Bar. Afterwards, head back down to the port, where the Quayside will be waiting for you with open arms. Things have been known to get pretty spicy here in the late hours, so just be careful if you’re on the tequila by now. Then maybe a quick nightcap at Mauro’s before heading home or to Billy’s, depending on your age...

Rock The Arvi Away On Sundays at the Cape St Francis Resort.

These sessions have become a full-on institution, which you will have to experience at some stage. There are several menu specials, ribs, calamari, wine platters, and live music. This translates to a rocking, festival-like atmosphere, with people dancing, shouting, screaming and laughing, and revellers ending up in the pool on the odd occasion. It’s all outside, on the deck, with loads of room to move, but it does get very festive. We suggest that if you plan to go there with a crew over the summer, you should go early and secure a table somewhere. The calamari and their ribs are delicious, and live music is always excellent.

Visit the St Francis Bay Market

This little market has now become so big that the entire outside area between the bowling club and the municipal offices is packed with vendors. They’re all selling awesome goodies to locals and visitors. The food products are excellent and well priced, with freshly cooked pies, cakes, quiches and meals and delicious farm meat the most popular. There are also takeaways, clothing stores, fairy stores, artwork, and everything in between. Worth spending some time here on a Saturday morning. Park on the soccer field behind the old nursery school. Despite a fair cluster of hippies at the market, it is best to wear shoes as there are thorns.

Run a Park Run at The Links.

For some, this is a quick and refreshing way to kick off the weekend and have a healthy start. For others, it is 5km of torture and just an excuse to get into Jack’s Bar for a Bloody Mary. Either way, even if you walk the whole 5 km or get picked up by a golf cart sweeper, there is no shame and no judgement for all those participating. There are always lots of laughs, and the best Park Runs take place over the Festive Season. And it’s a way to keep the laziness at bay as we all chill down, sip on various libations, and eat gammon as everyone does at Christmas in St Francis.

Go Mountain Biking

There aren’t any mountains around here. In fact, there aren’t any actual hills, either. Still, the St Francis Cycling Club has set up and maintained plenty of MTB tracks. Through the generosity of St Francis Cycling Club members, the St Francis MTB Loop has been extended during the last two years from about 22km to about 27km, with the percentage off-road about 50%. All the track extensions that have been built are off-road. The new route includes two fantastic new beachfront sections, Bruce’s and Otters Landing.

Surf a Soft Top at Huletts.

The Huletts reef at St Francis Bay is one of the softest, most user-friendly waves in the Eastern Cape. It is by far the best wave to cruise on a longboard while in St Francis Bay. Unfortunately, it has, at times, become completely overrun by visitors without any regard for the unwritten rules of surfing whatsoever. Since then, however, a local surf club has formed called the Slip Way Surf Crew to keep control of the situation. Now it is simply overrun by club members without any regard for the unwritten rules of surfing whatsoever. No, they’re a good bunch, keeping things tidy in what is often crowded and possibly hazardous.

If you’re a visitor of average skills in the water, it’s a good idea to judge the crowds from the car park, and maybe take a soft top out and hang wide. There are plenty of waves, but try figuring out the pecking order first.

Go Shell Hunting at Shelly Beach

Shelly Beach is the little beach area at the end of Cape St Francis beach, before Shark Point. Very popular amongst fishermen who actually fish from the little beach at high tide for galjoen, cracker blacktail and kob. After a strong easterly blow, the sea vomits up piles and piles of beautiful shells. After such conditions, people always walk around with hunched shoulders, looking for those exquisite Pansy and pumpkin shells.

In 2021, R20 Million worth of cocaine washed up in JBay, and another similar-sized parcel washed up in the far corner at Oyster Bay. There was a rumour of a few floating offshore at Shelly Beach, and the area was subsequently packed with smart-looking, well-dressed shell collectors for a week or so.

© Chris Scott

Have A Doughnut-eating Contest.

The best doughnuts known to man can be bought from the St Francis Bakery, next to Denude. So, if you want to have a doughnuteating contest for no reason whatsoever over the festive season, you’ll have to place an order with Barry because they are so popular they sell out quickly. The best we’ve seen is one of the local surfer groms smashing 4 in minutes after a super-long session at Anne’s, but that is a minor record. If you’re going for a record, please get someone to film it, or it didn’t happen.

Attend/Participate in StorySlam At The St Francis Brewery

The last Thursday of every month sees a StorySlam session go down at the Brewery

Introduced by local photographer Sandy Coffey, it aims to share personal stories from locals and visitors. The story needs to be five minutes long, it needs to be true, and it needs to have happened to the storyteller. Some will make you laugh, while others will make you cry. Linky from the St Francis Brewery does hand over a tequila to those who are nervous about talking in public, and it seems everyone takes the tequila.

SUP The Kromme and The Canals.

These days inflatable SUPs are the most popular and safe for the whole family. The SoulTDays inflatable option offers the best value. The kit includes a 10ft leash, a pump with a gauge, a removable fin, a paddle, and a backpack to put the SUP in once deflated. The 11-foot option seems stable enough to have a braai on, but probably more suitable for a slow cruise around the canals during the season and keeping fit on the water. If you know people on the canals over the season, a SUP is an excellent method of transport as well if you’re heading over for sundowners and a good way to work off that Christmas dinner. Facebook @SoulTDays

Go On A Bird Watching Tour

St Francis Bay and its environs, including the Kromme river mouth region, are incredible for bird watching. You’ll be surprised at what you’ll find here. African Stonechat, Pied Kingfisher Burchell’s Coucal, Bokmakierie, Blue Crane, Ruddy Turnstone, Water Thickknee, Greater Double-collared Sunbird and more. This place is a birdwatcher’s dream, and you might snag that award-winning photograph while you’re about it. In addition, there are guided tours available – see Adam’s Birding Tours for contact information.

© Si Cuneen - Wild By Nature Photography

Breaking News! It’s On! The Biggest Golf Tournament Yet!

The SDC Championship, a DP World Tour event co-sanctioned with the Sunshine Tour will take place the week of the 12th to 19th of March at The Links in St Francis Bay. This event will have US$1,5 Million prize money, which is around R26 million at the time of going to print.

Hike To Thyspunt on the Wild Side

The incredible beauty of the wild side is exaggerated at Thyspunt. The protected bay includes fish traps built by the aboriginal hunter-gatherers that occupied the site in pre-colonial times. The whole area is unique, and in an article by local Professor Cowling, “Thyspunt has three features that qualify it as a place of global import. These are a cultural landscape of unblemished integrity that offers witness to almost a million years of human history. This includes the transition to human modernity in the Middle Stone Age; a network of wetlands regarded by experts as one of a kind; and mobile dunefields that are unique globally in their extent and preservation.”

Perfect location for a Nuclear Power Plant then…. sigh (emoji)

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Walk Shark Point

It’s a beautiful walk from the Corner at Seal Point along the shoreline to Shark Point. This stretch is about 3km. Then the next strip takes you from Shark Point to The Port before heading along the wellmaintained Two Harbours Walk. End up at Bruce’s Coffee Shop, where a cup of coffee and a bacon and egg roll will quickly revive you and give you all your calories back. Don’t forget to drop off a vehicle at the Bruce’s car park for the lift home, and don’t forget to do it on a downwind (southwest).

Go Swimming!

Cape St Francis is a blue flag beach, and if all goes to plan there, we could have a beach devoid of piles of dog turds for the first time in many years. This means it will be an amazing swimming beach with no logs floating around. In fact, things could go swimmingly. I’ll let myself out.

Play A Round Of Golf

S Francis Bay Golf Club – the old course in the heart of the village is an excellent course to play, and it really is in the heart of the village. Slice a shot, and it might land in someone’s cup of coffee at a nearby coffee shop. Overshoot any of the holes on the ocean side of Da Gama, and it might land in someone’s garden. It is awesome and charming, with a cool bar and great food.

St Francis Links is an award-winning Golf Course and home to the PGA. It is a beautiful course, and the Clubhouse sports Jack’s Bar and their exquisite restaurant. So it is fantastic to see these two clubs come alive again after the pandemic, and this summer will undoubtedly see packed greens and 19th holes all summer.

Go And Visit Port St Francis

This port is a beautiful little spot with amazing restaurants and an incredibly vibrant and colourful feel to it. Enjoy a meal overlooking the Port at Mauro’s or go for a quiet beer at Quayside Pub. If you’re lucky the boys (and girls) from Nexus/Balance yachts might come down and launch one of their spectacular craft. They are pumping them out at the moment, so the chances are higher than you would think of seeing one of them being launched.

Photo: Andrea Paarman

© Chris Scott

Summer Series Kicks Off With An Exciting New Event.

For the 16th consecutive year, the greater St Francis will be a hub of sporting activity over the festive season. The St Francis Sport Summer Series starts with an exciting new event, a coastal trail run between Cape St Francis and Oyster Bay on 19 December 2022.

Other events include swimming, running, paddling, cycling, and combinations of these disciplines, with the last event on 30 December, an MTB Challenge. Online entries are open on EntryNinja.

The entry fee for the series is only R550, while the entry fee per event is R120 for the Open Category and Under 18’s and R100 for Under 14’s. A late entry fee might be asked on the day at the registration table. Series entrants have access to team events, but teams must ensure all the members are individually entered for the event to receive their unique race numbers.

Race numbers can be collected an hour before the race from the registration table.

Short prize-giving ceremonies will be held after each event. The top 3 male and female winners in each category will receive certificates. Full results will be announced on social media. Please note no dogs are allowed at any of the events due to the sensitivity of the areas.

The annual series is organised by St Francis Sport and sponsored by Custom Construction, Village Square Superspar, Pam Golding Properties, Blue Abyss Breathe, TCS, Seal Point Estates, Chas Everitt and the Cape St Francis Resort. In addition, St Francis Sport wants to thank all landowners for the use of their premises:

St Francis Field, the St Francis Links, Port St Francis, the Quays, Eskom, Thula Moya, Mostertshoek, Rebels Rus and Seal Point Estates.

The complete program is as follows:

Seal Point Estates Trail Run & Walk

Date: Monday, 19 December 2022

Time: 08h00 (race briefing 07h45) Distance: 21km

Venue: Sunset Rock Car Park, Cape St Francis.

Entry fee: R120 adults, R100 u/14

CSF Resort Road Run & Walk

Date: Tuesday, 20 December 2022

Time: 08:00 (race briefing 07h45)

Distances: 5km or 10km

Venue: Cape St Francis Resort, Da Gama Road, Cape St Francis

Entry fee: R120 adults, R100 u/14

Chas Everitt Swim & Run Duathlon

Date: Wednesday, 21 December 2022

Time: 08:00 (race briefing 07h45)

Distances: 500m swim & 3km run or 1km swim and 6km run –teams or individuals

Venue: The Quays, Sea Glades Drive, St Francis Bay

Entry fee: R120 adults, R100 u/14

Village Square Superspar Extreme Duathlon (Trail Run & MTB)

Date: Thursday, 22 December 2022

Time: 08:00 (race briefing 07h45)

Distances: 5km run & 15km MTB or 10km run & 30km MTB –teams or individuals

Venue: St Francis Field (access through the gate at Port St Francis side only).

Entry fee: R120 adults, R100 u/14

TCS Trail Run (walkers welcome in short distances)

Friday 23 December 2022

Time: 08:00 (race briefing 07h45) Distance: 5km, 14km, 20km

Venue: Dune Ridge Country House Entrance, Tarragona Ave, SFB

Entry fee: R120 adults, R100 u/14

Blue Abyss Breathe Canal Swim

Date: Tuesday, 27 December 2022

Time: 08:00 (race briefing 07h45)

Distances: bank2bank (under 10’s), 500m, 1km, 2km, 3km (Open only)

Venue: The Quays, Sea Glades Drive, St Francis Bay.

Entry fee: R120 adults, R100 u/14

Endless Summer Open Water Swim

Date: Wednesday, 28 December 2022 (Reserve days 29, 30, 31 December)

Time: 16:00 (race briefing 15h30)

Distance: 2,3km. Start at Port St Francis, finish at Granny’s Pool, St Francis Bay

Venue: Port St Francis, Triton Ave (start), Granny’s Pool, Harbour Road (finish), St Francis Bay.

Entry fee: R120 (open only)

Pam Golding Properties Quadrathlon

Date: Thursday, 29 December 2022

Time: 08:00 (race briefing 07h45)

Distances: 12km cycle, 500m swim, 3km run, 3km paddle –teams or individuals

Venue: The Quays, Sea Glades Drive, St Francis Bay. Entry fee: R120 adults, R100 u/14

Custom Construction MTB Challenge

Date: Friday, 30 December 2022

Time: 08:00 (race briefing 07h45)

Distance: 15km or 30km

Venue: Eskom Conservation Reserve/Dune Ridge Country House, St Francis Bay.

Entry fee: R120 adults, R100 u/14

For more information, contact Esti Stewart at 073 825 0835 or chokkatrail@gmail.com.

Programs will be available in printed format from Coimbra Cycles in the Village Centre or St Francis Tourism inside the Kouga Municipal Building, Assissi Drive.

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