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Wen met ons Snoekies
tariewe is ‘bedrog’
Local authors and art
Bejaarde vrou (84)
’n Bejaarde vrou is helder oordag
in hul huis in Hermanus wreedaardig aangeval en beroof.
Noreen van der Walt (84) en haar
bedlêende man, Bernardus (85), was
Dinsdagoggend in hul huis in Fouriestraat toe ’n man om ongeveer 10:30
toegang deur die agterdeur wat hulle
vir die katte oop los, verkry het.
Bernardus het ’n geluid in die huis
gehoor, onraad vermoed en die paniekknoppie gedruk. Hy kon nie opstaan nie en was nie seker waar Noreen is of wat aangaan nie.
Volgens lt. Fadila September, Hermanus- polisiewoordvoerder, het die
verdagte Noreen met ’n mes aangeval
en sy het ernstige beserings aan haar
gesig, regter oog en ken opgedoen. Ná
die verdagte haar aangerand het, het
hy met R1 000 kontant gevlug. Dit is
nog nie seker of iets anders gesteel is
Die sekuriteitsmaatskappy was
vinnig op die toneel en nood- en ambulansdienste het haar na die hospitaal
Polisielede, speurders en die forensiese afdeling was tot laataand op die
afgesperde toneel besig om leidrade
op te volg en vingerafdrukke te neem.
“Bernardus kon nie sien wat gebeur
het nie en Noreen word sedert die aan-
val onder verdowing in die hospitaal
gehou, so die speurders kon nog nie
die volledige inligting verkry nie.
Hulle is besig om die saak te ondersoek en beskou dié aanval in ’n baie
ernstige lig,” het September gesê.
Teen druktyd was Noreen steeds onder verdowing in ’n stabiele toestand
in die hospitaal.
Kari Brice, wyk 3-raadslid, het
Dinsdagmiddag by Bernardus gaan
besoek aflê en vertel die man is baie
trots op sy vrou. “My vrou was baie
braaf,” het hy gesê.
Volgens ’n omstander wat Noreen
ná die aanval gesien het, was die verdagte daarop uit om haar te vermoor.
“As mens na haar beserings kyk, was
die aanvaller moorddadig en wou
haar nie net seer maak nie, maar
“Ek kan nie glo hoe mense so traakmy-nie-agtig helder oordag in ander
mense se huise kan instap en aanval
nie. Dit is skokkend en baie, baie hartseer vir die twee dierbare slagoffers,”
het Brice gesê.
Kolonel Vincent Cetyana, streeksbevelvoerder vir die polisie in die
Overstrand/Overberg area, sê hy is
geskok oor die aanval op Noreen.
“Ons het baie lanklaas so ’n wreedaardige aanval in ons area gehad. Dit is
skokkend dat die kriminele sagte teikens kies.”
Hy sê verder dat hy en ander polisie-
Die huis in Fouriestraat waar ’n bejaarde vrou wreed aangeval is.
lede nou koppe bymekaar sit om ’n
plan te bewerkstellig om met bejaardes te kommunikeer oor veiligheid.
“Mense moet nie die deur oopmaak
vir iemand onbekend nie. Moenie
mense aanstel wat onbekend is nie en
maak seker alle agtergrond inligting
van die werknemer is bekend.”
Inwoners in Fouriestraat en in die
Westcliff-gebied is vreesbevange.
Meer as een familie het reeds hul vrese uitgespreek oor hul kinders wat
middae alleen tuis is ná skool.
Hennie Westraat, voorsitter van die
Hermanus-gemeenskapspolisieforum, sê sulke aanvalle is barbaars.
“Ons keur die aanval ten sterkste
af. Sou die SAPD daarin slaag om die
verdagte vas te trek, wil ek die hele
gemeenskap oproep om met die booswig se verskyning in die hof soos een
man op te ruk, en met hul teenwoordigheid te wys – tot hiertoe en nie verder nie.”
Niemand is nog in hegtenis geneem
. See page 5 for an English summary.
With little more than two
of the Hermanus Whale
Festival, the organiser of
the festival’s primary
event, the Marine Endangered Species Expo, has
Kim “Sharklady” MacLean came on board as a
Whale Festival Committee member and took over
the marine expo last year.
To strengthen the claim
of being an “enviro-arts
festival”, the marine expo
programme last year included exhibits, movies,
children’s activities, presentations and talks by
various roleplayers in
such as Dyer Island Conservation Trust (DICT),
the South African Shark
Conservancy (SASC), Marine Coastal Management, Sea Shepherd and
According to Leon
Theron, the organiser of
the Whale Festival, MacLean’s decision to “walk
away” at this late stage
when they are “unable to
pick up the ball” has let
many people down.
. Turn to page 3 for
Audi TT thief sentenced to six years
The car thief who in November
last year sped away in a stolen
Audi TT and collided with another vehicle while making his
getaway has been convicted and
sentenced to six years in prison.
Tel: 028 313 6084
Duran Juries (29) from Paarl appeared in the Hermanus Magistrate’s Court on 22 August. He was
found guilty of housebreaking and
theft. Lieutenant Fadila September, spokesperson for the Hermanus SAPS, said fingerprints
positively linked Juries to the
Juries had sold a car in Hawston
that he had stolen in Paarl, and had
then stolen the TT from a house in
Vermont as a getaway car to return
to Paarl in.
As chance would have it, the police were actually looking for the
suspect who had sold the stolen car
in Hawston when Juries drove
past them in the black Audi.
He fit the description, the police
gave chase and Juries sped away
He was racing at full speed between slow-moving vehicles on the
R43 between Sandbaai and Onrus
when he lost control of the car. He
collided with another car and
rolled several times before coming
to a stop near the Kidbrooke embankment. Juries was taken to
hospital and then to the police station.
Station commander, Col Nomana Adonis, commended all roleplayers for their contribution towards the successful conclusion of
A man from Paarl who stole an Audi TT and then crashed it in
November last year was sentenced to six years imprisonment.
PHOTO: CILENE BEKKER
Stormweer veroorsaak skade in Overstrand­gebied
Talle oorstromings en skade is die
afgelope naweek aangemeld ná die
Overstrand in die koue en aanhoudende reën gebibber het.
In Zwelihle is talle huise oorstroom en die inwoners moes emmers en pomptoestelle gebruik om
die water uit hul huise te kry.
Mount Pleasant het ook deurgeloop toe water van bokant die R43
oor die pad na die onderste deel
van Mount Pleasant gestroom het.
In Sandbaai en verskeie ander
dele het boomtakke afgebreek,
paaie en opritte is oorstroom en
tuine het binne minute soos swembaddens gelyk.
Die parkeerarea by Grotto was
ook onder water.
Dr. Louise Kruger, eienaar van
’n huis in die Ocean Breeze-kompleks, moes die hele naweek elke
paar uur water uit haar tuin pomp
sodat haar huis nie oorstroom nie.
Verskeie mense het die afgelope
week hul mededeelsaamheid betoon met skenkings vir die slagoffers in oorstroomde gebiede reg
oor die munisipale gebied.
sedert die begin van die swaar reën
onverpoos in dié gebiede hulp verleen het, het ook ruim bygedra van-
die tuin en ingang tot hierdie erf in Derde Laan in
Saterdag was die plakkershuise
agter die Hoërskool Qhayiya in
Zwelihle onder water weens die
aanhoudende reën en moes die
inwoners hul wonings ontruim.
FOTO: MASIBULELE JIMLONGO
uit hul rampstoor.
Mense wat graag skenkings van
veral komberse, handdoeke en
matrasse wil maak om sodoende
weer die voorraad in die rampstoor aan te vul, kan dit by die onderskeie plaaslike munisipale
areabestuurders se kantore aflewer.
Burgemeester Nicolette BothaGuthrie bedank die Overstrandgemeenskap vir hul skenkings.
“Die omgee van die gemeenskap
word opreg waardeer.”
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Donderdagoggend ná die
Die tuin van dr. Louise Kruger in Ocean Breeze, Sandbaai, was heeltemal onder
water en sy moes ‘n pomp
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Kim “Sharklady” MacLean says she
was left with no other choice but to resign from the Hermanus Whale Festival committee.
Without the necessary funds and key exhibitors, she is unable to make a success
of the Marine Endangered Species Expo
that she organised last year, and “cannot
run the biggest stand at the festival with
“I took over the marine stand last year
and did it with a passion, as I have always
believed that the festival should have a
strong educational and marine orientated
basis,” says MacLean. “I believe that, together with my small team, we pulled off
a magnificent show for both adults and
At a Whale Festival Committee meeting
earlier this year, it was decided to move the
expo from the amphitheatre above the Old
Harbour to Gearing’s Point. Kim says she
was excited about changing the location as
it would be a bigger site than the one she
At a subsequent meeting MacLean says
she was told by Leon Theron, organiser of
the Whale Festival, that they needed to
raise R144 900 for the large marquee, and
that the exhibitors would need to be
charged a fee for their stands.
“There was no charge last year for the
exhibitors in the Marine Endangered Species Expo marquee,” says MacLean, “as
they are mostly non-profit and non-governmental organisations that educate and conserve our marine wildlife and shores, and
they do not sell anything to make money.”
Theron denies that funding is a problem,
but adds that “the pot is only so big”. He
says the festival committee spent about
R85 000 on the previous marine expo and
they decided to charge a nominal fee this
Kim “Sharklady” MacLean with a guest at the opening of the Marine Endangered Species Expo last year.
year to try and cover some of their costs.
But when MacLean informed the relevant organisations of the fee, they all declined to take part in this year’s festival.
MacLean says the only exhibitor who accepted was Africa Blue and the reason is
simple – as a coffee shop they will be selling
something and generating an income.
“When I went back to Leon and explained
that most of the exhibitors do not have that
kind of funding and that I was not succeeding in getting a positive response, he revised the fee structure but they were still
McLean says she will not be able to raise
the funds herself, especially after the costs
that she incurred with last year’s expo. “I
had to spend R16 000 out of my own pocket
to buy a 3D flat screen TV, I built the life-size
whale, at a cost of R20 000, I bought the 9x3
metre wendy house to screen the 3D movies
and took time off from my business to make
sure that the Marine Endangered Species
Expo would be the main focus of the festival.”
In a letter dated 26 August, MacLean
asked to be relieved of her duties and handed the organisation of the marine stand
over to Theron.
“I am very sad that I had to opt out as
last year was surely the start of creating
a festival focused on our whales and marine
conservation. But if I take on a project like
this I have to be able to do it wholeheartedly, and I cannot do that without funding and
I cannot do it without the participation of
the exhibitors,” she says.
Theron says Plan B was to try and get
Dyer Island Conservation Trust on board,
but they said there was not enough time
left for them to take over the responsibility
at such a late stage.
“We have now approached the Overstrand Municipality for assistance and
Plan C is to combine the marine stand with
the municipal showcase,” says Theron.
“We are hard at work with negotiations and
are busy developing a programme that will
offer exhibitions, speakers and activities.
The Whale Festival will have a Marine Endangered Species Expo marquee.”
Bike club revs up Victim Support Room
The Step Children Motorcycle Club of Cape
Town, which normally has an annual rally in
Hawston, took the initiative of giving back to
The group identified the Hermanus Victim
Support Room at the Hermanus Police Station
as the place to be renovated with their budget
of R20 000.
Zunaid Gallo, on behalf of the club, handed
over the revamped trauma room to the station
commander, Colonel Nomana Adonis, and
other Hermanus SAPS management staff.
Adonis thanked them for their efforts and
donation to this very worthy cause.
The Hermanus SAPS
station commander colonel Nomana
Adonis (second from
left) with Gino Charles,
Rescued men say thanks
Pageant fraud investigation still ongoing
Gareth Woods and Paul
van Rensburg were swept
out to sea at the Fisherhaven lagoon last Saturday 24 August after their
kayak capsized because of
the artificial breaching of
They visited the Hermanus NSRI station over the
weekend to express their
Overstrand law enforcement officials, Nelson Ka- Joshua Henn, Gareth Woods, Paul van Rensburg and André
nunu and Cesiko Thomas Barnard at the Hermanus NSRI station.
pulled Woods from the water
strand law enforcement.
Van Rensburg was pulled behind the shore
They were already patrolling the area to
warn the public not to enter the lagoon while line by strong currents heading towards the
deep sea, but was saved by swimmers of the
it was being artificially breached.
“Kanunu and Thomas were at the scene NSRI.
Woods and Van Rensburg spend the afterwhen it happened and I am very proud of them
as they went out of their way to save Woods,” noon with the NSRI crew and said they really
said Abraham Prins, second in charge of Over- appreciated all what they have done for them.
Investigating officers of the Hermanus
SAPS requested all the contenders who
participated in the Miss Overstrand pageant last year to assist them in a fraud investigation opened by parents who helped
raised funds for Cansa.
While Cansa’s head office is apparently
still busy with an investigation into this
matter, together with a local attorney, as
reported on in the Hermanus Times in December last year, Hermanus SAPS said on
Tuesday they have obtained a warning
statement and submitted it to the senior
state prosecutor for a decision.
Cansa has not received any of the money
that was raised in its name for the pageant.
The pageant was presented in September 2012 by Veronica Oosthuizen-Steyn,
also known as Veronica Geoghegan.
Oosthuizen-Steyn said she did not have
enough money to cover the costs of the pageant.
Felicity Philander, regional manager of
Cansa in Hermanus, said Cansa attempted on numerous occasions to communicate with Oosthuizen-Steyn, who was not
willing to speak to them. “She referred
Cansa to her lawyers on all occasions.
“Upon advice by our own legal team,
Cansa opted to support the existing criminal case rather than initiate our own case
which implied further cost. The local
CANSA staff has submitted their affidavits to the local police and will be witnesses if required.”
WILD HORSES: A mare from the
herd of wild horse that wanders
between Fisherhaven and the Bot
River lagoon, gave birth to a foal
in milkwood thicket which is within
50 m of Beverley Chatburn’s house
in College Road, Fisherhaven. She
says the mare dug a shallow hole
before she gave birth at 14:00 on
Monday 2 September, and Ben Jordaan in the background was also
there to capture this rare sight on
PHOTO: BEVERLEY CHATBURN
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VULLISVERWYDERING: DEELTITELSKEMAS WORD ‘GEPENALISEER’
Verhoogde tariewe is ‘bedrog’
“Dis doodeenvoudig bedrog,” sê
Jurie Hamman, trustee vir administrasie en finansies op die raad
van Fynbospark se regspersoonlike liggaam. Hiermee verwys hy
na die Overstrand-munisipaliteit (OM) se verhoging van die
Talle ontstoke inwoners van deeltitelkomplekse het oor die afgelope
twee weke briewe aan die Hermanus
Times gerig waarin hulle uiting gee
aan hul misnoeë oor dié hoë styging.
Dit het veral ’n krisis veroorsaak by
komplekse soos Fynbospark waar
die inwoners bejaarde pensioenarisse is.
Volgens Hamman is daar 148
wooneenhede in Fynbospark en 19
vullisdromme wat een keer per
week leeggemaak word. Die vullisverwyderingstarief is voorheen bereken volgens die aantal dromme by
elke kompleks, teen R129 per vullisdrom. Die kompleks se rekening
was dus R2 451 per maand, vir al 148
eenhede, sê Hamman. Dit het neergekom op R16,56 per wooneenheid.
Sedert die OM se nuwe begroting
vir 2013–’14 wat in Julie in werking
getree het, word die tarief nie meer
bereken per drom nie, maar per
wooneenheid in die kompleks, teen
’n verhoogde tarief van R140 per
Hamman wys daarop dat die rekening vir Fynbospark se 148 eenhede
dus nou gestyg het van R2 451 na
R20 720 per maand – en van R31 920
vir die jaar na R248 640 per jaar.
Nadat die kwessie op 14 Augustus
by Fynbospark se algemene jaarvergadering bespreek is, het Hamman,
Gerrie Labuschagne (voorsitter van
die Fynbospark Regspersoonlike
Liggaam) en Jeanette Büchner, (administrasie), verlede week ’n vergadering belê met die burgemeester,
Nicolette Botha-Guthrie, en verskeie senior raads- en bestuurslede
van die munisipaliteit.
“By dié vergadering het die burgemeester gesê dat ek die mense van
Fynbospark mislei,” sê Hamman.
“Sy het beweer dat die styging van
R129 na R140 per maand slegs 8,53%
is. Maar in werklikheid kom die
misleiding van die OM se kant, want
die berekening word nou per wooneenheid, waarvan daar 148 is, gedoen en nie meer per vullisdrom
nie, waarvan daar nog steeds net 19
is. Die inwoners betaal nou elkeen
R140 per maand vir dieselfde diens
wat hulle voorheen net R16,56 gekos
het. Dit beteken ’n verhoging in inkomste vir die OM van 745,4%.”
Hannes Baard van Vermont, wie
se skoonma ’n inwoner van Fynbospark is, wys ook daarop dat die koste
per vullisdrom, danksy die munisipaliteit se “kreatiewe rekeningkunde”, gestyg het van R129 na R1 091
per maand. “Dit is ’n rand-en-sent
Met die styging van vullisverwyderingstariewe betaal die inwoners van
Fynbospark nou baie meer as vroeër, selfs al het hulle nog steeds 19 vullisdromme.
styging van 745,4%,” sê Baard. “Terselfdertyd is ’n besigheid met 60 vullisdromme se tarief maar om en by
R7 368 per maand. Wie op die raad
maak hierdie somme?”
Nog ’n eienaar van ’n eenheid in
Fynbospark, Amanda Labuschagne, sê sy dink nie dis regverdig om
by bejaardes te gaan geld insamel
om die geldkoffers van die munisipaliteit te vul nie. “Vanoggend toe
ek by die munisipaliteit ingaan,”
het sy verlede week gesê, “het daar
Phone the police if compost sellers approach you
The Hermanus police want to alert
the public to be on their guard
against compost sellers who aggressively force people to buy compost from them.
The compost sellers usually arrive in a blue or white bakkie. Once
they have done offloading their
compost on the lawn, the home
owner is aggressively told to pay
the bill of around R1 000.
Residents who refuse to pay are
threatened. Most pay, fearing for
A reader of Hermanus Times
says these compost sellers are all
over Cape Town too. “We were almost taken in, but I told them to get
lost after they emptied more bags
than we wanted.”
More and more residents are
coming forward, saying that they
were also caught in the compost
scam. “I noticed the famous 26 tattoo on the driver’s neck,” a resident
In June this year, the Hermanus
Times reported on a resident in
Westcliff who had had a bad experience when he was approached by
four men selling bags of compost.
Hugo Uys said the four men arrived at his house with a bakkieload of manure, which they were
selling at R20 a bag. He told them
he would take five bags. But they
then started spreading massive
loads of manure in his garden. “It
was bin-loads, each apparently
containing 12 bags. Within minutes they had raked between 11 and
12 drum-loads of compost across
“I stopped them immediately,
and asked what was going on.”
Uys says they spoke so quickly
while they were distributing the
manure and then very aggressively gave him a bill of R2 720.
He eventually had to pay the
compost sellers R1 000 just to get
them off his property.
According to Uys, the detective
investigating the case said it was
not a criminal matter, and he
should pursue a civil case.
Lieutenant Fadila September,
spokesperson for the Hermanus
SAPS, says that although some of
the cases are not criminal, people
are encouraged to phone the police
station on 028 313 5300 immediately when approached by these sellers. She says that the compost sellers may also be involved in housebreakings and the theft of motor
’n ou man gestaan wat met trane in
sy oë aan my gesê het hy kan nie sy
rekening betaal nie.”
Michael Boubier, wie se 92-jarige
ma in Fynbospark woon, sê dit is
“skokkend” dat die raad meen hul
optrede teenoor die pensioenarisgemeenskap is moreel geregverdig.
“Die munisipaliteit se antwoord op
die brief van D.H. Buttner (Hermanus Times 29/08/13) gaan die verstand te bowe.”
Volgens ’n verklaring wat Woens-
dag deur die burgemeesterskantoor
uitgereik is, is die trustees se vertolking van die verhoging om dit steeds
te bereken as ’n persentasie op 19
“Die basis van tariewe op vullisverwydering is gewysig vanaf 1 Julie 2013,” lui die verklaring. “Die
maandelikse tarief is nou van toepassing op elke residensiële eenheid, wat verwys na ’n erf, woonstel,
meenthuis, groepsontwikkeling, aftreeontwikkeling, ens. Die basis
van berekeninge het dus verander
en die 19 blikke is nie van toepassing
nie. Die aanbod is ook gemaak dat
ons inwoners wat mag kwalifiseer
t.o.v. deernishulp, sal bystaan.”
Hamman wys daarop dat die wetgewing van deeltitelskemas juis ingestel is om dienste goedkoper te
maak deurdat dit gedeel word.
“Mens kan nie ’n 46 m² wooneenheid in Fynbospark vergelyk met ’n
erf van 500 tot 1 000 m² in Hermanus
Heights nie. Dis hoegenaamd nie
dieselfde ding nie en kan nie onderwerp word aan dieselfde tariewe
nie.” En vir die OM om vol te hou
dat dit ’n verhoging van slegs 8,53%
is, “is ’n onreg gegrond op ’n leuen,”
Burgemeester Nicolette BothaGuthrie het by verlede week se vergadering met die trustees van Fynbospark ’n geleentheid aangevra om
die inwoners persoonlik te woord te
staan. Daar word verwag dat die
partye nog hierdie week op ’n datum
An elderly woman was brutally attacked in her home in Fourie
Street in Westcliff on Tuesday
The suspect attacked and
stabbed Noreen van der Walt (84)
with a knife before fleeing with
R1 000 after her husband, Bernardus (85), who is bedridden, pressed
Noreen was rushed to hospital
and sedated. She was still under
sedation at the time of Hermanus
Times going to print.
Police and forensic officials
were at the house until late Tuesday night to take fingerprints and
According to Lieutenant Fadila
September, spokesperson for the
Hermanus SAPS, the police officers are doing everything in their
power to find the suspect.
Colonel Vincent Cetyana, cluster commander for the SAPS in the
Overstrand/Overberg area, met
with the Hermanus police station’s management on Wednesday
to compile a plan to communicate
on safety issues with especially
He urges people to not open the
door to strangers and to also not
“It is shocking that criminals
are out to hurt soft targets like the
elderly. It has been quiet for a long
time on the crime front regarding
attacks, and it is saddening that
criminals think they can get away
with it. We will increase our work
to catch this criminal – and others.”
Hennie Westraat, chairperson
of the Hermanus Community Police Forum, says their hearts go
out to the Van der Walts.
“We believe the police will catch
the person responsible for this and
that he will be punished for this.”
As part of Tourism Month, Hangklip-Kleinmond
Tourism Bureau is offering weekly wine tastings
between 15:00 and 17:00 every Friday.
The wine tasting events kick off on 6 September
when Fountain Square will be hosting Gabriëlskloof wines; don’t miss a lovely afternoon in the
yard at Cup a Cafè with Barton Vineyards on 13
September; meet at the Shellfish and Sushi Bar
to enjoy wines from Wildekrans Wine Estate on
20 September; and join local artist Deric van
Rensburg on 27 September when he’ll be giving
an art demonstration along with a tasting from
Rivendell Estate at The Art Café, now situated
in Harbour Road. For more information contact
Hangklip-Kleinmond Tourism on 028 271 5657 or
MOSAIC ART: Jonathan
Jonker (left) who has been
doing mosaic art classes for
the past year with Alex Forsyth (right), the Enlighten Education Trust’s visual arts coordinator, had a table at the
Badisa Bazaar held in the
Grobbelaar Hall on Saturday morning, where his
beautiful mosaic art pieces
Marieta Krige and Daliene Swart were part
of the Badisa Bazaar pancake team who occupied the stage at the Grobbelaar Hall on
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE: Three restaurants from Hermanus recently received the highest honour from the Diners Club Winelist Awards. Bientang’s Cave, B’s
Steakhouse and La Pentola each received a coveted diamond award for their outstanding winelists, while Quayside Cabin won a gold award. All four restaurants
have featured prominently at the Diners Club Winelist Awards for several years.
Here proudly displaying their awards are Giangi Negra and Sylvia Taylor of Bientang’s Cave, Bruce Henderson of B’s Steakhouse and Shane Sauvage of La Pentola.
(Mike Alcock of Quayside Cabin was absent when the photo was taken.)
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Visitors to the Hermanus Flower Festival,
which takes place at the Fernkloof Nature
Reserve from 26 to 29 September, will be
able to buy bunches of fynbos to take
There are only a few weeks to go before the
annual Hermanus Flower Festival takes
place in the Fernkloof Nature Reserve.
Every year the Hermanus Botanical Society harnesses the talents and enthusiasm of
its members and friends to present a very
special experience for visitors to Hermanus.
The enormous variety and beauty of the
plants which make up the fynbos kingdom
are hard to comprehend. Few people are able
to reach the mountain slopes and hidden
kloofs where so many of these plants grow.
So the Hermanus Flower Festival makes it
possible to showcase the jewels in our back
The many flowers used in the show are
chiefly found within the greater Hermanus
area. Some of the flowers are donated by generous farmers, but permits are required for
collecting flowers in the wild. A team of experienced pickers set out a few days before
the show and know exactly where they expect to find the rarer specimens. These ones
will be highlighted in the display section,
at the back of the hall, with red stickers on
their labels – and, of course, only one specimen will have been picked of each of these
Knowledgeable members of the society
The flowers are the focus, so the Fernkloof
Hall is transformed into a floral wonderland
that has to be seen to be believed. This year’s
theme is the wetland environment so a miniwetland will take centre stage. Plants from
this habitat have special adaptations, and
are not generally well known.
Local plant nurseries will each create a
show garden in the Fernkloof Amphitheatre. Visitors have always been intrigued by
the ingenuity shown in creating beauty in
a tiny area, so it will be a popular feature
of this year’s festival.
With fun for the kids and food for all, it’s
a festival of flowers not to be missed.
The entry fee for adults is R15 and children
under 12 enter free of charge. For more information, call 028 313 8100.
8 Hermanus Times
Winde van verandering vir munisipale
Vir die redaksiespan by die Hermanus Times is dit moeilik om te
glo ons kan nie meer die foon optel of gou ’n e-pos na Fanie Krige
met al ons navrae stuur nie.
As woordvoerder en bestuurder
van kommunikasie én die burgemeesterskantoor by Overstrandmunisipaliteit (OM), was hy al die
jare ons bron van inligting, altyd
gereed om ons navrae te kanaliseer
na die regte afdeling en die regte
En nog belangriker, met sy joernalistieke agtergrond was dit nooit
nodig om die druk van spertye aan
Fanie te verduidelik nie.
Die einde van dié verhouding het
skielik gekom en verlede Vrydag
was sy laaste dag op kantoor.
“Ek het geruime tyd reeds die gewaarwording dat ek by die Overstrand-munisipaliteit in ’n doodloopstraat was wat loopbaanontwikkeling en -vordering betref,” sê
“Ek het besef, en teenoor myself
erken, dit beteken net een ding: ek
moet aanbeweeg. Veral as ek my
Godgegewe talente behoorlik wil
aanwend en benut, ook tot verryking van ander.”
Fanie sê hy is onder die indruk
dat mens se lewe in siklusse werk.
“Ek is nou deur ’n vrugbare ‘somerseisoen’ waarin ek uitermate
produktief was en my tyd aan ’n
groot verskeidenheid praktyke
verwant aan kommunikasie gewy
het. Nou betree ek
’n soort ‘herfs’,
waarin ek die geleenthede
deur ’n sabbatsverlof
word, sal benut
vir navorsing en
Dit klink nie of
Fanie lank gaan
stil sit nie. Daar is
onder meer ’n historiese roman met
’n familiesage as
sentrale tema aan
die broei, waaraan hy reeds
werk, en hy sou
ook graag by filmproduksie betrokke wil raak.
Sy vrou, Lisel, is die wykraadslid
vir Bettysbaai, waar hulle al die afgelope 17 jaar woon. Die twee Krige-kinders woon in Kaapstad en is
reeds besig om hul eie potjies in die
lewe te krap. Imar (31) is ’n onafhanklike grafiese ontwerper en getroud met Tamara, ’n onderwyser,
terwyl Nadia (27) ’n inhoudsbestuurder van News24 se reisblad is.
Met ’n rits akademiese kwalifikasies wat Fanie behaal het by verskeie universiteite, insluitend ’n
honneursgraad in die joernalistiek
van die US, het Fanie oor die jare
’n magdom kennis en ervaring opgedoen as joernalis (onder meer by
Beeld), en as skakelbeampte by die
SWA Gebiedsmag in Windhoek en
die stadsraad van Pretoria.
Jan Terblanche died in hospital on
Hy was die afgelope 16 jaar verbonde aan die plaaslike munisipaliteit, eers as stadsekretaris op
Kleinmond, en met die herindeling
van munisipaliteite in 2000 is hy
opgeneem in die nuwe Overstrandmunisipaliteit.
Nadat hy as interim assistentmunisipale bestuurder waargeneem het, is hy in 2003 aangestel
as bestuurder: kommunikasie,
kantoor van die burgemeester.
“Dit was lekker om seker meer
as ’n derde van my produktiewe
loopbaan by OM, een van die voorste munisipaliteite in die land
waar baie baanbrekerswerk gedoen word, deur te bring.”
Fanie sê hy het in sy rol as woordvoerder voortdurend gebou op
twee beginsels wat hy in sy vroegste opleiding as joernalis en kom-
Fanie Krige, wat onlangs bedank
het as kommunikasiebestuurder
van die Overstrand-munisipaliteit.
FOTO: HEDDA MITTNER
munikasiekundige geleer het,
naamlik: soek die waarheid en bewerkstellig wedersydse begrip tussen die partye in ’n kommunikasieproses.
“Die Hermanus Times het nog altyd ’n goeie indruk geskep, met sy
fasilitering van lesersmenings en
-betrokkenheid. Dit het my taak
vergemaklik, al was die vrae en
klagtes soms tameletjies om te hanteer.”
Ons gaan hom beslis mis. Bekwaam, vriendelik en bedagsaam,
met ’n skatkis van kennis en insig,
het Fanie altyd reggestaan om ons
tegemoet te kom.
Well-known Sandbaai resident Jan
Terblanche, better known as Jan
Transvaal (47), passed away in the
Hermanus Mediclinic on Wednesday morning.
On 26 July, an accident in a quiet
street in Sandbaai left him seriously
injured. Terblanche was on his son’s
motorbike in Piet Retief Street when
he was in a collision with a bakkie.
EMR ambulance services rushed
him to hospital where he was treated
for several injuries, including broken ribs, a skull fracture and serious
internal injuries. According to Hermanus SAPS spokesperson lieutenant Fadila September, Terblanche
was released from hospital a few
weeks later, but two weeks ago he
was taken to hospital again, presumably as result of his injuries, where
he passed away on 4 September.
His friends describe Terblanche as
a gentle giant with a heart of gold.
Terblanche leaves behind his wife,
Jonene, and two sons, Rian and JJ.
known by the time of going to print.
Champions of peace and order
build our new disciplined society in which
we can enjoy a good life and always take
others into consideration. One in which
A certificate ceremony was held on 28
we will inform the field workers when a
August in the municipal auditorium
party is planned and agree until when it
for 105 Zwelihle field workers who sucwill carry on, and one in which naughty
cessfully completed their training in
children messing up streets or vandalising
getting to know the municipal bylaws.
property will be reported to their parents.”
The mayor reminded them not to take
“It was not an easy road but we made
the law in their own hands, but to report
it. I am proud to say that these candidates
situations to the law enforcers or police.
are our eyes and ears now that they underAt the ceremony, each of the fieldworstand the bylaws,” said Senior Inspector Nelson Nkanunu, Cllr. Vuyani Macotha (Ward 12),
kers received a certificate and those who
Zingani Tshefu, who headed and coordi- Coenie Groenewald (municipal manager), Cllr.
had a 100% pass rate also received medals
nated their training.
Caroline Mandindi, Cllr. Moira Opperman (mayor(featured in the photos).
The Zwelihle street committee project al committee member: Protection Services), Mayor
Special thanks were given to Councillor
was launched a few months ago to fulfil Nicolette Botha-Guthrie, Cllr. Mzameni Mshenxiswa
Caroline Mandindi, who helped round up
a constitutional local government objec- (Ward 5) and Zingani Tshefu.
the groups over weekends and collected ID
tive – to promote a safe and healthy environment. Coupled with that is the involve- so many people are willing to give up lots of information to form a database.
Entertainment was provided by opera singment of communities in matters of local go- their free time to look after the safety of others
vernment, said Mayor Nicolette Botha- in the community. And as I cautioned you at er Nelson Nkanunu, the Life Changing Worthe launch of this programme, you will have shippers singers and a highly entertaining
The training sessions were done over week- to take on this lifestyle of keeping order and Michael Jackson “Thriller” dance item by a
ends, and the fieldworkers were divided into caring for others for the rest of your live.” group of fire fighters.
The field workers will receive further
“It may become difficult at times, and we
groups of twenty.
The mayor thanked all for accepting this know you are not going to be popular with training in first aid and tending fires, and the
obligation, saying: “It is heartwarming that the criminal elements, but this is the way to project will soon be rolled out to Kleinmond.
The oldest field worker, Amos Fumanekile Nogantsho.
Dumisani Wilberforce Dondolo
Bot River wine community
celebrates arrival of spring
The warm-hearted Bot River
wine community welcomed food
and wine lovers at various participating wine farms this weekend during the annual Bot River
On Saturday it may have been
cold and wet outside but under the
marquee at Rivendell Estate festival-goers were kept warm and cosy
while three teams cooked up a storm
in the Bot-Pot potjiekos competition.
Their potjies had to be paired with
Van Hunks Pumpkin Ale and presented to a panel of judges.
Other activities included trout
fishing, olive pip spitting, tractor
rides, food and wine pairings,
braais and live music at Barton
Vineyards, Wildekrans, Gabriëlskloof, Beaumont, Maremmana and
On Sunday the sun made its appearance in honour of Spring Day,
enabling visitors to Beaumont to
take a walk around the farm and visit the historic water mill, before sitting down to a festive three course
meal in the barrel cellar accompanied by wines from Beaumont and
bubbly from Genevieve MCC.
TALENTED HOMESCHOOLERS: Homeschoolers Have Talent was
held on was recently held at Christ Church Hermanus and the event
was an evening of sharing, supporting and encouraging the diversity of talents among Overberg homeschoolers. The presentations
from the students included instrumental music on piano, digital piano, recorder, flute, guitar, violin and percussion, songs, modern
and ballet dances, kung fu, poems, topical oral and powerpoint
presentations, show-and-tell and humour in storytelling. There were
smiles all-round as the students received certificates for their enthusiastic participation.
Jaci Less and her
up the Bot-Pot
team from Wine
& Co, and won
best made-up and
Ivan Kruger and Gail Santer from
the Bamboo Beach team won two
categories with their pulled pork
Vietnamese sandwiches – for best
presentation and best tasting, as
well as for the craziest pot – in
Rivendell’s Bot-Pot competition on
Celia and Rayno Rabie from Burgundy restaurant in Hermanus enjoy a glass of Beaumont’s latest
vintage of Rosé before lunch. It
was their first visit to Beaumont
MURDER SHE WROTE: The Whale Coast Conservation murder
mystery evening was a resounding success judging by the full house
of ‘sleuths’ who arrived at the Green House in Vermont on Friday
night. The objective of the event, besides interrogating suspects to
name the guilty party, was to raise funds for the WCC Eco-Learning
programme. Among the sleuths were Doug and Merna Peiser, Bill
and Margaret Cunningham and Jamie Hart.
Lyndall and Andrew Murray enjoyed the evening. They sat at table 5 where the majority vote for
the perpetrator and his accomplice
went to the chief chemist David
Gloom and Ms Ambi Shun.
Enjoying their ale at Rivendell on Saturday are (from left) Brandon Scorgie, Danie Hattingh and Jerome Kennedy.
Wrapped up warmly with Bells at hand for inner warmth are Delene Daneel, Louise and Marius de Klerk, Linda Zaaiman and John
Prof. Emeritus and
van Heerden questions Liefie Green,
the slightly dotty
and very emotional widow of the
Mossy Green who
magic new drug
slumped over his
Anina Lee (left) played the part of
a wealthy industrialist, Mrs PhyllAnne Thropic a ‘close’ friend of the
murdered Prof. Green. With Anina
is Prof. Valerie Corfield, the facilitator of the murder mystery. Known
as the Prof. of DNA, Valerie (now
semi-retired) is a medical scientist,
was associate professor at the University of Stellenbosch and works
with the DNA Project as a trainer.
Celebrating spring day at Beaumont Wines on Sunday are (from left) Bettina Schulz from Cape Town, Leon Engelke and Melissa Nelsen (the winemaking team of Genevieve MCC), winemaker Sebastian Beaumont, Shay
Davis from Cape Town and John Rauch from Hermanus.
Friday in association
with the National Small
Jennifer is the KFC Hermanus Local Hero
Jennifer Coetzer was nominated the winner of the KFC Hermanus Local hero competition,
and received R5 000 cash and a
further R10 000 for equipment
for the Anima Therapy Centre
in Sandbaai where she teaches
Michael Andrews, KFC Boland Area Manager, hands Jennifer Coetzer her
“We received numerous wonderful nominations for the KFC Hermanus Local hero competition and
it was a very difficult task to choose
a winner,” says KFC Boland Area
Manager, Michael Andrews.
This initiative paid homage to
those who not only care about the
local community but take an active
role in improving the lives of others.
The Anima Therapy Centre is a
non-profit organisation which caters for and educates children with
global developmental delay, cerebral dysfunction, down’s syndrome, autism, epilepsy and serious speech impairments.
“Jennifer has an inborn touch
and understanding for these children, she looks past their appearances and behaviour. She never received formal training, but with
the assistance of of an occupational therapist and attending many
courses, had successes in integrating these children in society by
teaching them basic life skills,”
Anima receives no government
or other funding and is dependent
on help from the community and
The other three finalists were
Les Abbot, Ria Acker and Jenny
Abbot is a local architect and
chairperson of the Hermanus
Homeless Night Shelter committee. He is also involved with the
Elim Home for severely cerebral
palsied children where he designed and facilitated the building
of a sensory pathway for the home.
Acker, known as “tannie Ria van
die Hoërskool”, runs a feeding
scheme for needy children and
their families. Each child gets a
sandwich daily during break time,
and a soup kitchen and food parcels provide sustenance to needy
families. Funds for this is generated by a paper-recycling project.
She also acts as mentor for the Junior Town Council.
Jenny Sauls was the one that got
the community leaders of Mount
Pleasant to join forces in order to
save the Lombardi Centre for the
Aged after Sofca could no longer afford to run the centre in January
2012. At Lombardi they feed 37 elderly people on daily basis and also
provide cultural, spiritual, physical, educational and recreational
activities. Jenny runs a vegetable
garden in order to prepare the
“Thank you to each and every
person that made the effort of compiling and handing in a nomination, as well as those unsung heroes that make a difference in the
Overstrand community, said Andrews.”
U3A celebrates their 10th
birthday in the Overberg
More and more people in many societies are
retiring from full time work and finding that
they are as physically active and intellectually
curious as they have ever been. This is somewhat at odds with the existing activities
thought suitable for retired persons – leisure
pastimes such as golf, watching sport, gardening, reading for entertainment – and, no wonder, television watching is fast becoming the
favourite activity of the retired community.
It was only fully realised in the 1970s that
people retiring in developed societies were better educated, had more relevant life experience
and more energy than previous generations
which sought peace and quiet in a restful atmosphere. Also – critical point – retirees were
going to live much longer. The phrase “sixty
is the new forty” was coined and retirement
now regularly runs to 20 years and longer.
Medical research also played a part as it was
conclusively shown that deterioration of intellectual facilities, especially memory, could be
slowed down and even reversed by active participation in educational programmes.
The first University of the Third Age (U3A)
branch opened in the United Kingdom in 1982.
Its founders emphasised the “self-help’’ aspect
of the movement. Not only was the branch to
be independent of any other organisation, it
would be administered by its members only
and the large majority of the educational mate-
rial would be supplied by members, for fellowmembers.
The U3A went off with a “big bang” and, like
the universe, it continues to expand. It now operates in 40 counties (including China and India) and has 42 000 branches worldwide. South
Africa is a relative latecomer, with the first
branch being established in Cape Town in 2000.
There are now 25 branches in five provinces
with 10 000 members.
U3A in Overberg started in 2003 and celebrates its 10th birthday on 12 September. It has
been a very active branch. It has held nearly
900 meetings, most of an educational nature,
attended by 30 000 people. It has organised 211
courses (of 3-36 classes each) attended by nearly 60 000 people. The largest numbers of topics
of the meetings have been: science and technology; South Africa; environment; history and
medical issues. The most popular courses have
been computer skills; literature; science; film
appreciation and music appreciation. Many
Membership tends to fluctuate, and now
stands at 475, having reached a high of 752 in
2008. Of the present members 62 (13%) have
been members for the entire 10 years.
If you are interested in joining U3A please
phone the membership secretary Graham
Palmer at grahampalmer@telkomsa.net or 028
The U3A Overberg’s courses and presentations are well attended by members and non-members each week.
Members of the U3A
Overberg Management Committee include (back row
from left) Robin Lee,
David Boobyer and
Gert Claassen and
Graham Palmer, Letitia Snyman and
Penny Charteris. Not
present for the photo, but part of the
committee is Allan
and Barbara Pretorius.
equally spectacular. This view of
fields near Villiersdorp was
Fisherhaven resident on Friday
Goue jare verwoes
Hermanus is ’n mooi dorp. ’n Plek wat
jou aanspoor en inspireer om hier te
woon, te werk, kinders groot te maak
en finaal nes te skop en af te tree.
Maar soms kom daar ’n donker wolk
wat jou drome en rustigheid verpletter. Soos wat nou, weer, met die afgetrede egpaar in Westcliff gebeur het.
Hul menswees en goue jare is deur onmenslike dade verwoes.
Hoe traumaties moet dit nie wees om
te hoor hoe jou vrou aangeval word en
jy is nie fisiek in staat om te kan help
nie. En erger nog, om in jou eie huis
oorrompel en aangeval te word, wetende jy het nie die krag om jou teen die
boosaard te verdedig nie.
Tannie, Oom, daar is nie genoeg
woorde om medelye te betoon nie. Wat
sê ’n mens? Lewens is verwoes, vir altyd. Vir wat?
Polisie en speurders, jaag en vang
die skurk. Wees noukeurig met die ondersoek en dokumentasie. Maak seker
die skuldige sit vir die res van sy lewe
in ’n sel, ver weg verwyder van die samelewing, vir altyd.
Wesley Kotze apparently thinks that the professorial handle he so carefully appends to his
name gives him the authority to sound off
about the “pretentious holiday resort” he supposes Hermanus to be.
Why did he come to Hermanus in “previous
years” if it is so pretentious? Why suddenly
did the inhabitants of Hermanus become so
“unfriendly”? Is it because Mr Kotze came
across as a pretentious and unfriendly customer and pretty full of himself, as his letter
suggests he is?
As a layman, without any professorial authority on holiday resorts, pretentious or otherwise, I can confirm from years of living in
Hermanus, that its inhabitants do appreciate
the influx of visitors and their contribution
to lower municipal rates. At least “Prof” Kotze
got his sums right. He just didn’t have a clue
Opinions via SMS:
) A letter by Professor Wesley Kotze printed in the HT dated 29 August 2013 wrote the
following: “I find your inhabitants very unfriendly and annoyed by the influx of visitors,
forgetting that such visitors contribute to a
substantial reduction in municipal rates.”
Huh? The good professor was surely joking
. . . right? - HG
) Professor Kotze should rather stay at
home. We don’t need him in our “unfriendly
pretentious holiday resort”. What a cheek!
Respect cultures of the rainbow nation
The recent traditional slaughtering at the
new harbour, and the offence caused in
your letters column when it was called
barbaric, warrants a better and in-depth
Clarity on traditional slaughtering is
documented in the “Dictionary of cults,
sects, religions and the occult” (Matter
and Nichols): “The practice of offering up
an animal to a deity is done in order to
placate or appease. The concept of sacrifice is as old as religion itself, and plays
a central role in the Bible as well. Sacrifice
involves the shedding of blood. In Jewish
and Christian circles this was done to
atone for sins. In the New Testament Jesus
Christ became the one blood sacrifice for
The act of slaughtering offended a reader because it was done in public, but a
vegetarian may well argue that the gruesome slaughtering in the abattoir is equally barbaric and offensive. As Thozamile
Stuurman pointed out, a better understanding and greater tolerance would only
surface in South Africa if there is a better
understanding of the diverse cultures that
make up the so-called Rainbow Nation.
In my opinion the time is due for the
Hermanus Times to publish a few articles
that would enlighten its readers about the
different cultures that make up our local
) We’re not judging your culture. You
can do what you want and need to do – just
not in public. Keep it your side, because
it’s not our culture and never will be. – M.
) Thozamile Stuurman. We are not saying you are barbaric, but the act of the
slaughtering of an animal in public is barbaric. If you expect us to respect your traditions, then we expect you to respect our
way of living in our town. – Annalene
) Thank you Thozamile for your letter.
I’m so grateful that some people still have
a proud culture to practise. They had permission and their space should have been
respected without a reaction of fearful terror by people who have no culture or tolerance in our society.
Well done, Rodrick the meter reader
On Thursday 8 August I received a call from
a Ms Myburg from the Overstrand Municipality’s meter reading department.
She informed me that a meter reader, Rodrick, had called and reported that the water
meter is running but there is no one on the
She asked permission to close the main water supply to my property to prevent further
water loss and possible damage.
Ms Myburg then suggested that she will call
Rodrick and ask him to return to the property
She will also ask Rodrick to call me if he
notices any damage or leaking pipes or taps.
Some time later I received a call from
Rodrick to inform me that he had turned off
the main water supply.
He also looked around but was not able to
notice any problems related to running water
or wet floors.
The following day I travelled to Onrus and
was very relieved to find all was in order.
Shortly after arriving, Rodrick also arrived
and I thanked him for his truly kind service.
The cause of the running meter is still under
investigation. Most likely it was a toilet.
As a result the main water tap will now be
closed whenever the house is not occupied.
The service of Ms Myburg and Rodrick
needs to be complimented.
They are an example to all – Overberg Municipality can be proud to have such people
Thank you to the Overstrand municipal
team for doing a good job.
Stanford se barmhartige Samaritaan
Die gesinne Prins en Titus van Fabriekstraat,
Stanford wil graag hul buurvrou, Filencia
Mgear, bedank vir haar onbaatsugtige hulp
Woensdag 28 Augustus. Weens die baie reën
was toegang tot hul huise nie moontlik nie .
Sy het dadelik vir Graig Niemand van die
plaaslike brandweer geskakel wat gereël het
dat ’n riooltenkwa die water kom uitpomp. Sy
Badisa sê dankie
Hermanus Senior Sentrum (Badisa) sê dankie
aan almal in die gemeenskap wat ’n bydrae
gelewer het tot die sukses van hulle basaar
wat Saterdag 31 Augustus gehou is. Die fondse
sal aangewend word vir noodsaaklike versorgingsdienste aan die bejaardes in die gemeenskap.
Badisa would like to thank everyone who
contributed to the success of the fete on Saturday 31 Augustus. The funds will be utilised
towards much needed homecare services for
the elderly in our community.
when considering rates
The letter from DH Buttner in the Hermanus
Times dated 29 August 2013 and the reply from
the Overstrand Muncipality refers. There
may have been an anomaly with regard to
refuse collection from complexes where there
are fewer bins than households. However, the
council’s remedy for this is inequitable. The
refuse van does not enter our complex nor do
refuse collectors go to each individual home.
We still have to take our refuse to a collection
point. So the council scores big time: much
more money for no extra work. What is fair
AUDREY DU VALLE
Mediclinic is tops
Hiermee wil ons graag die uitmuntende verplegingspan van Saal A bedank vir al die sorg
en liefde waarmee elkeen van hulle vir ons
geliefde Debbie Wessels versorg het tydens
haar hospitalisasie met haar siekte. Haar
laaste dae was gevul met soveel wat goed en
mooi is. Ons familie, sowel as besoekers, was
met groot omsigtigheid hanteer en vertroos
in die baie moeilike tyd. Aan dr, Scheepers,
dr. Tilla Muller en vriend Freddie Enslin en
al die personeel – woorde is nie genoeg om
dankie te sê. Baie dankie.
HENNIE WESSELS EN
THERESA DE LA REY
het ook die kinders en ouers van waterskoene
voorsien en ook gesorg dat die gesinne aandete kon geniet.
Augustusmaand is ook The Month of Compassion. Dankie dat jy gestalte daaraan kon
gee. Almal in Fabriekstraat is trots op jou Filencia, en net so ook op Graig.
Last week’s Hermanus Times website opinion
poll asked: Are you part of a Neighbourhood
Watch? 20% said: “Yes I am contributing to
the safety of my suburb," and 40% said: “ No,
but I am grateful to those in my area who are”;
40% said they would be part of a neighbourhood watch if their area had one. See new poll
at www.hermanustimes.co.za and vote.
) With each of the Vermont break­ins, has anyone
noticed if there was a similarity between all the
houses that were targeted? Did any of them have
one or more big dogs that slept inside? Think about
getting yourselves sleep­in, large dogs, but only
if your property size is big enough. A well trained,
well loved and well exercised big dog is so worth
its keep.– T
) Sal al die dames wat so vra vir ’n buurtwag
in Vermont saamstaan, ’n vergadering reël en ’n
buurtwag stig? Of wil julle net op die kantlyn staan
en skree en verwag ander mense moet ’n gratis
diens vir die gemeenskap lewer terwyl julle rustig
) Ha­ha, ek verkoop my huis en gaan bly waar
dit veiliger is.Waar in Suid­Afrika is dit nog veilig?
Laat my ook weet asseblief.– J.P.
) Wie skep nou tariewe vir vullisverwydering?
Onrus Close het 100 eenhede met net 25 vullisblik­
ke vir die hele kompleks. Met ander woorde, ons
betaal R3 500 p.m. vir 25 vullisblikke. Ek verstaan
nie hoe die munisipaliteit hul berekeninge bepaal
) Waarom wil die munisipaliteit nie besigheidsor­
ganisasies op die wykskomitees hê nie? Dit is dan
die amptelike kommunikasiekanaal met die ge­
meenskap. Of het besighede nie ’n stem in ons
dorp nie? Wat ’n skande.– KOOS
) Die bedrag wat ons betaal vir huur van grond
in Paradise Park is enorm. Die huise behoort aan
ons self. Al wat ons kry, is vullisverwydering een­
maal per week. Dis ’n skande om so ’n enorme
bedrag te betaal vir grond wat jy self in stand moet
hou. Daar is nie eens ordentlike paaie nie.– INWONER VAN PARK
) The municipality is infamous for mowing tracts
of open spaces just as the spring flowers appear
each year! What is with the management that they
can’t wait a few weeks so that everyone can enjoy
the beauty at this time of the year?– SADDENED
) Could it be possible to paint the Magistrate’s
Court? It is really an eyesore.
) Kan iemand wat meer gesag as ek het iets doen
vir die arme twee honde wat elke dag saam met
die haweloses gekarwei word? Hulle word met ’n
kort leiband aan ’n winkeltrollie vasgemaak en
moet die hele dag so deurbring. Ek dink nie dis
vir hulle lekker nie.
) Pick n Pay must tell customers why the shop don’t
take RCS cards any more. Then we can go shop
) Plastic bread tags for the Camphill wheelchair
project can be dropped off at Europa coffee shop
in Village Square. They are a collection point.
) From this month I will grocery shop at a different
store until a certain chain store treats their staff
with respect.– M
) New name for Whale Festival, “The 3 F’s Whale
of a Time Festival. “Fun ­ Food ­ Fitness”.
) To the lady who complained about the huge
black dog in Canterbury Road: Please put your
cat on a lead. It is catching all the birds in the
bush.– BIRD LOVER
) Welcome Jonty and Caroline to our friendly holi­
day resort. This is the best place in the country.
) Wheelchair access in town is being obstructed
by signs erected on our pavements.– D.A. KRIEL
) I got so excited reading about adventurer Rich­
mond MacIntyre’s amazing exploits that I nearly
missed my mid­morning nap.– PATRICK
) Dankie vir twee dames wat heerlike sop bedien
het vir pasiënte wat wag op medikasie by Mount
Pleasant kliniek 28 Augustus. Waardeer dit opreg.
) To the young lady at Hermanus Fruit and Veg:
Thank you for always smiling and helping by car­
rying my bags to my car.– SANDY
) I was battling for more than an hour to get Maris­
ka’s key out of her locked car when the Papenfus
Group appeared and took the keys out in five min­
utes. Thank you guys.– J.C.
) I recently have had major problems with my cell,
and had no help from the Vodago shops here.
I then went to the MaXcell shop, and had excellent
service from Nikita there. Well done, and keep
up the good work.– GARY LANCELLES
) Pasop vir Vodacom. Hulle “blacklist” sonder be­
wyse, rekening of brief.
) To Vodacom Hermanus: A big thank you to your
staff and management for your very efficient serv­
ice. Always smiling and friendly.– M. KRUGER
) Pragtige diens van Ronel by Bargain Books, Ga­
teway. Kort meer van haar kaliber in Hermanus.
) My WhatsApp needed upgrading. I went to Vo­
dacom for help. They said R100. Cell C across
the road did it for nothing and a smile.– PAM
) I want to compliment Hannes and Glassfit on
the outstanding service last Friday late afternoon
in coming out and repairing my window broken
during that terrible storm.– HILARY
) Supa Quick continues to deliver exceptional
service. They bend over backwards for their clients
and should be recommended.– B. WOLF
) My hi­fi I purchased in Johannesburg in 1971
packed up. The first local expert I approached for
a fix, said impossible. Too old. My house now re­
verberates with my favourite classics because
Quintin of Video and TV clinic rose to the challenge
and made me a very happy customer. Our “dorp”
needs more of his ilk.– COLONEL MOODY
) Thousands of used postage stamps free. Contact
Pierre at 082 374 1473.– P. VAN NIEKERK
) Lions Club Hermanus invites all ex­Lions and
all those interested to serve the community, to our
monthly meeting on Tuesday 10 August, at 18:30
for 19:00 at the Wine Village Forum, Hemel en
Aarde Village. Phone 082 455 8901.– NIEL
) Winkeleienaars – Ritcarlo verhaal die verhoog­
de elektrisiteitdeposito van die huurder van die
perseel. Die krag is op Ritcarlo se naam by die
A cloud blanket will hang over the Overstrand with a mild
wind of 4 kp/h, but until this happens on Saturday, enjoy the
next day or two filled with a tiny bit of sunshine. Buckets full
of coldness will start up on Saturday afternoon and about 7
mm of rain is expected until Wednesday next week.
Educate potential owners to care for their pets
I am wondering today what the Animal Welfare stands for. Is it really for the welfare of
This week I witnessed a mother dog and
puppies taken from Zwelihle to the Hermanus
Animal Welfare Society (HAWS) by a very caring person. Apparently, she gave a donation,
so the mother and pups were taken in.
The same week I found a small puppy in the
township that was not eating.
I asked the owner why the dog was not taken
to the welfare and she replied that they could
I then took the dog in my car to the animal
welfare, with the young girl who is the owner
I explained to the welfare that the dog was
sick and not eating.
The man in charge said I must give it to one
of the helpers to look at.
I said I thought it should be looked at by
a vet, but he said the helper would know if
We were then told to leave the dog there,
so I imagine, if you have no money, the dog
I realise that Haws cannot afford to run the
place with no money, but I would suggest that
they run classes for adults and children to
teach them that before they take on a dog it
must be fed, given water every day and they
must take a walk with the dog for exercise.
I feel things will never change if people are
not educated and not held responsible.
I think Haws would be successful if they do
regular checks on the dogs in the township,
giving them injections rather than paying out
cash to put the dogs down.
Perhaps the government could be approached to make things a bit better for the
Also, perhaps some of the vets should be
asked to assist one day a month to help some
of the animals? All people seem to be interested in today is money, money, money.
JOYCE RAWSTORNE, HERMANUS
Ilze Smith, chairperson, Hermanus Animal Welfare Society (Haws), answers:
I am aware of the puppy in question. The puppy was examined by the clinic assistant, who
in turn summoned the vet to attend to the puppy.
The vet then took the decision that it was not
viable to treat the animal due to the fact that
it was suffering from an advanced state of
Parvo, so the decision was made to euthanase
Haws employees make regular visits during
the day as well as evenings to the poorer communities to dip, de-worm, feed and vaccinate animals. During this time we also educate owners
regarding responsibilities of owning an animal.
We never refuse treatment due to none payment. If an animal is so seriously ill or injured,
Haws is not in a financial position to offer expensive veterinary services without payment.
I wish to reiterate that Haws depends entirely
on public donations in order to exist.
Brokkies uit die verlede – Kleinbaai
Die ou naam van die dorp was Vandyksbaai. Flip van Dyk van Napier het ’n deel
van Kleinbaai besit en met die uitmeet van
erwe begin. Erwe is destyds teen ongeveer
£25 stuks verkoop en onder Vandyksbaai
geregistreer. In 1942 is die naam na Kleinbaai verander oor die “klein baai” vanwaar skuite uitgegaan het see toe. Vandag
is Vandyksbaai net op transportaktes.
’n Bekende baken in Kleinbaai is die
swart rots, Black Sophie, in die see. Dis
vernoem na Black Sophie wat ’n berugte
Negerin aan die Kaap was wat ’n bordeel
begin het. Sy het ’n boodskap gekry dat
daar op Dyereiland 40 eensame mans werk
wat al gedreig het om te staak as gevolg
van die afsondering. Sophie laai toe twee
bokwaens vol gesellinne en karwei hulle
oor die Gantoupas (nou Sir Lowryspas) en
by die teenswoordige Kleinbaai slaan hulle die tentpenne in. Deesdae is dit net die
rots wat aan daardie eskapade herinner.
Ná Flip van Dyk se dood in 1942 het Chris
van der Merwe die hele gebied gekoop en
die strandplekkie is verder ontwikkel.
Teen die een rant het jare lank ’n aantal
dubbeldekbusse gestaan waarin strandgangers hul vakansies deurgebring het.
Rûensboere het gereeld rondom die getypoel kom uitspan – veral na oestyd en voor
Kleinbaai is bekend vir lekker vars vis
en inwoners en besoekers geniet ook die
luukse van ’n eie gholfbaan. Buiten ’n aantal afgetredenes, woon daar in Kleinbaai
ook nog jonger garde wat elders werk.
koue op pad
Die winterweer hang soos ’n klerehanger onder
die Kaap. Hy hang met ’n wolke-laken onder die
Overstrand wat in ’n briesie van 4 km/h wapper.
Die briesie was gister al genoeg om mens die skrik
op die lyf te jaag met nog ’n front wat op pad was,
maar die troos ná die skrik is dat ons Donderdagoggend opstaan met ’n son wat skyn.
Selfs Jannie die stompstert mak akkedis wat
by Weerhaan ingetrek het, sal dit weer buite
waag. Die afgelope weke was ’n moeilike tyd ook
vir die voëls van die veld en Jannie se stert was
kos vir ’n spreeu. Daardie wolkbank 80 km van
ons af, in die diepsee, vertel egter nie ’n koebaaistorie nie. Hier kom nog ’n emmer vol winterkoue
die naweek en die son moet vandag en môre maar
deeglik benut word soos om klam klerekaste bietjie uit te hang.
Daar is na elfuur Donderdag vir Overstranders
ontvlugting van die koue wanneer die kwik vinnig van 10° tot 16° styg. Dit wys dat die grond besig
om uit te droog en die son vinniger die koue kan
Bekyk ons die verbygaande front van nader
sien ons dat hy selfs die Oos-Kaap gaan mis maar
die gordyne is reeds oop vir die volgende toneel
van vanjaar se winteropvoering. Ons word Vrydagoggend weer met 13 °C wakker en teen elfuur
is dit nog laer voordat dit in die middag stadig
terug kruip na 17 °C en deur die nag so bly.
Dan die slegte nuus. Die lakenwolk aan die kle-
rehanger het natter en dikker geword. Die wolke is laer en Saterdagoggend is ons toe onder
die wolke-laken. Jannie is dan voor elfuur terug
agter die melkkan in Weerhaan se hok en sal
’n mespuntjie biltongpoeier kry om hom te
troos terwyl sy stert weer aangroei.
Maar buite vertel die lyftaal van die voëls dis
laaste sien van die blikkantien en die patryse
kom staan langnek by die agterdeur vir brood.
So gaan dit met ons onder die wolke tot Sondagoggend wanneer die noordwes hulle weer
effens terug stoot en kerkgangers met hoop vul
dat die ergste nie erger kán word nie.
Met die weer kan mens egter nie onderhandel
nie en teen Dinsdag kry die suidoos die laaste
sê en waai nog nattigheid in ons gesig. Die weerkantoor reken dat 7 mm tot Woensdagoggend
Die son kom Donderdag uit maar die beste
wat hy kan doen is om die koue op 9 °C vas te
Hemingways bursts with books of all genres and ages amidst displays of quirky and antique objects.
Add to this a gathering of around 20 people, carefully manoeuvring past one another and platefuls of
snacks perched precariously on all available surfaces and you have the perfect setting for a cosy
LOCAL ARTIST OPENS NEW STUDIO
AND SHOWROOM: Lize van der Walt held
an open house exhibition at her Voëlklip home
on Women’s Day last month. The event was
also attended by Lize’s mom, well-known actress Wilna Snyman (right) and Antoinette Kellerman (left) who was in Hermanus for the Kalfiefees. Exhibiting with her was artist Nico van
Rensburg with his striking portraits and David
Tranter with his beautiful wooden sculptures.
The reason for the gathering recently was to celebrate
the inclusion of a crime story, written by co-owner Beth
Hunt, in the short story crime anthology Bloody Satisfied.
The editor of the anthology, Joanne Hichens had
launched a competition inviting established and fresh
new crime writers to send in their stories.
Over 200 entries were received and Beth’s story, Treemoney was one of the 24 chosen to appear in the book.
Hichens said Beth’s story enhanced the mix of stories.
“Not all can be guts and gore and her story was a refreshing look at ‘crime’.”
Beth’s story revolves around the rape of the environment. She explains the story basically fell into her lap.
“A client in my shop talked about the felling of pines
at Baardskeerdersbos and I just let my mind go. As simple as that. No research. Found my muse and the words
came pouring out.”
Beth mentioned that since she had won an SA PEN/
Studzinski Literary Award in 2011, out of 700 entries,
there has been no stopping her putting her pen and
“It’s wonderful to receive recognition for my writing.
Since then, whenever I have a moment, I write. It is difficult because we have a shop to run, but that doesn’t deter
Sharing the company of Beth’s story in Bloody Satisfied are chilling, sinister, twist-in-the-tale South-African crime stories, some of which made me reel at the
guile and arrogance of the perpetrators, and not wishing
for the story to linger in my mind at all.
This should be a bloody satisfying read to those who
love the genre.
Beth Hunt and Moira van der Merwe
PHOTO’S: CILENE BEKKER
KOM LUISTER NA ’N
DIGTERSTEM: Op Vrydag
13 September sal plaaslike
Louw (S.V. Louw) ’n versameling kulturele gedigte opvoer,
asook ’n voorlesing doen uit
haar boek My reënboogstem.
“Ek gaan ook twee kortverhale voorlees uit my boek
getiteld My kortverhale,
waarvan een ’n spookstorie
is,” sê Sheridene. Dié boeke
sal eersdaags in drukvorm
beskikbaar wees by Aberdeen Books. Sy nooi belangstellendes en vriende van
digkuns hartlik uit na dié
aand by die munisipale ouditorium, van 20:00 tot 21:00.
Kaartjies kos R50 en is te
koop by die deur of by Sheridene self. Bel haar by
076 770 2829.
FOTO: CILENE BEKKER
Joanne Hichens and Fabio Lenci
Hettie Hull from The Book Cottage (middle)
with Eddie and Desyia Davies
The Write Girls publish their first book, a whodunnit
Also exhibiting at Lize’s new studio/showroom
is fellow artist Nico van Rensburg (here next
to one of his portraits). The exhibition can be
viewed by appointment over weekends and
from 10:00 to 14:00 during the week. For
more information contact Lize on
076 155 9015.
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Gallery Number 10
Harbour Art Gallery & Studio
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Here’s inspiration for budding writers
or book clubs, from a group of ladies
who have been meeting monthly for the
past six years to discuss what they love
– books and writing.
The Write Girls started as a six member group. “Born out of a workshop run
for The International Woman’s Club
(IWC) of Cape Town, by the multifaceted Priscilla Holmes, a published author
herself,” says Lynn Rowand.
Six of the founder members are still
with the group. At each of their monthly meetings a theme or assignment is
given and short stories are written,
read aloud and constructively criticized, says Lynn.
Two years ago, The Write Girls published their first book – Women like us
– a collection of short stories.
Now seven of the team have gone one
step further and published a novel,
whereby each person is a different
The Write Girls are Carole Armstrong-Hooper, Giovanna Sartor, Susan Herrick, Priscilla Holmes,
“It was certainly a challenge for the Lynn Rowand and Caroline Gilbert. The absent co-author of The Man with the Blue Eyes is Erika
‘team leader’ to allocate character Hauptmann.
choice. But it worked – everyone is
more than happy to be addressed by their distinctive palette, yet a familiar thread of manus. “Everyone loves Hermanus, have
character name when discussing the book,” love, hate, loss and passion unites all seven friends who live there and visit frequently.
We have Christmassed and Eastered here in
Lynn says, yes, there were obviously differ- the same house, for the past 40 years!”
Their novel, The Man with the Blue Eyes,
The launch of their new book will take place
is a murder story. “It implicates seven women ences of opinion, “but the inborn respect the
who have been, are and still will be involved girls have for each other overrode any lasting at the final annual meeting of the IWC on
7 November at 10:00 at Kelvin Grove in Newdisputes”.
with the protagonist one way or another.
The group’s long lasting friendships are ce- lands. The Man with the Blue Eyes will be
“The uniqueness of this book is the manner
in which each character has retained her own mented too by spending quality time in Her- available at Bookmark.
Sharks, snails and mythical sea monsters
Krabben Hood by Andrew
Southey is a thriller set in
Hermanus and the author’s
business world was the catalyst for the story.
Southey, a vet by profession, a businessman and
one-time co-owner with fellow veterinarian Pierre
Hugo of the Hermanus
Times, has lived in Hermanus for 34 years.
He says he was never a reader or
into literature, and describes himself as a “Karoo boy” who would
rather be doing something outdoors.
Southey’s first novel, Krabben
Hood, takes its name from a mythi-
resident and firsttime author, Andrew Southey
cal octopus-like sea monster, and revolves around the underworld of
The main character in this captivating drama is hot-shot Scorpion
investigator Scott Davis, who is assigned to find out what happened to
his colleague, who was working undercover in the Hermanus area after his severed arm washed up on
Scott unravels a web of corruption, violence and murder which
leads from Shark Alley in Gansbaai
to Hermanus, Hawston and all the
And in his view it all boils down
to an overgrown snail.
launched on Kindle, and as a local
with some understanding of the
poaching problem with tentacles
that stretch into the business world,
the story is a gripping eye-opener
and points to an ominous and deceptive monster that can drag you down
with it in an instant if you aren’t
New novel centres around faith and hope
Rosemary Townsend recently launched
her second novel, Precarious Balance, at
the Catholic Church hall in Hermanus.
Precarious Balance traces a year in
the life of a happily married middle-aged
woman with two grown sons. It is an
“easy” read with an uneventful plot that
centres on the main character Clare
MacMillan’s attempts to hold her family
As a staunch realist who relates better
to flawed characters who fumble their
way through life’s inevitable crises,
Clare comes across as a little too saintly
for my liking. She never fails to say the
right thing and act in the most appropriate manner as she steers her family
members through troubled waters
while maintaining her own “precarious
balance”. There are constant references
to her faith (she is constantly praying
for everyone) which almost tips the novel over into the Christian literature.
However, it is well written and Clare’s
tale will resonate with many a female
reader, especially those who regard
their central role as that of wife and
www.trafford.com. The novel is also
available from the author at R130 on
Local author Rosemary
Townsend. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Bastiaan’s work sells in the Netherlands
Bastiaan is a self-taught artist
and claims the 19th Century paintA trip to Son in the Netherlands er John Thomas Baines as an anby artist Bastiaan van Stenis and cestor. In the words of local art lovhis
dealer er Patrick Chapman, Bastiaan’s
Joshua Rossouw from Rossouw works are visceral. “It holds you,
Modern, resulted in 8 of the 22 hits you and compels you to look
away, then look again. The canvas
available artworks being sold.
The artist’s works were exhibit- is rough, the subjects too are often
ed in Harrie
there is emoand Ellen Sition
can soften the
Podium - his
tional solo exevident
gross distorRossouw on
tion. He can
seed of Bas’s
by major colplanted
private invesEurope is gotors, and he
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dan as one of
his avid coldrew over 70 Mirror of my Beast by Bastiaan
art lovers and van Stenis
In a convercollectors
from as far as Hamburg, Frankfurt sation Chapman had with Bastiaan he says Bastiaan struck him
Great interest was generated by as a quiet person, who draws inspithe biggest work at the show (190 ration from being close to the
x 140 cm) Mirror of my Beast and ocean. One of his favourite spots
according to Rossouw a very disap- to chill is the Hemel-en-Aarde valpointed client was too late in his ley. When Chapman asked when
decision to buy this artwork since he is at his most productive, Basit was sold during a badly timed tiaan’s good-humoured reply was
“any day except Mondays”.
Green Futures celebrates 10 years
The Green Futures Horticultural and
Life Skills College was very proud to celebrate its 10th birthday last month. Of the
almost 100 graduates, nearly 50 came to
The Hermanus Gold Club’s frog survey team at work in the wetlands.
PHOTO: GIORGIO LOMBARDI
Frog survey at
The efforts to restore the wetlands of
Hermanus Golf Club is paying dividends. In recent years this challenge
was contracted to a team of freshwater
specialists under the direction of Geordie Ractliffe from the Freshwater Consulting Group. The successes are evident, with a network of ecologically viable wetlands that adds to the charm
of this 27-hole course.
According to frog expert Marius
Burger, wetlands are complex systems
and their ecological management is
not a straightforward affair.
A frog survey to measure the health
of the HGC wetlands is currently being
done. Burger says according to the
Southern African Frog Atlas Project,
twenty frog species have been recorded within 25 km of Hermanus.
The project kicked off on 18 July
with a workshop conducted by Burger.
The aim was to train a group of volunteers to gather the data for the frog
monitoring programme. It was attended by a few HGC residents, and also
by members of Geordie’s wetland team
and conservationists from CapeNature, Whale Coast Conservation and
Vogelgat Private Nature Reserve. Adding spice to the day was a local group
of home-schooled children who all
seemed to be budding ambassadors for
our slimy friends in low places.
The eager froggers then set a series
of baited funnel traps at various wetlands scattered throughout the HGC.
The traps are used to sample aquatic
frogs like the platannas, and also tadpoles to assess the recruitment success
of the various species. In addition, they
listened to frog choruses to gauge species richness and abundance at the
various sampling sites.
“The tally of our first HGC frog survey is seven species, three of which are
Western Cape endemics. The frog of
the match was a delightful arum lily
frog that was discovered sleeping inside the flower of an arum lily,” explains Burger. Several more surveys
are planned up until late October. To
assist as a volunteer , contact Ambrose
Lloyed of the HGC. And if you have relevant froggy info or photos that may
be useful to this project, call Marius
Burger on 0832317452 or email: sungazer@iafrica.com.
) Interested parties are invited to
a free reading and slide show by
Marius Burger at the HGC on 12
September at 18:00. For more information call 028 312 1954.
The Green Futures Horticultural and Life
Skills College was established in 2003 and
provides an annual training programme on
Grootbos to 8–12 unemployed youths from
Gansbaai in horticulture, indigenous gardening, and life skills development.
Their course is fully funded by the Grootbos Foundation, providing the students
with uniforms, transport to and from the
project, breakfast and lunch and all of their
learning materials. The programme has pro-
duced about 1 000 graduates to date.
As part of their curriculum students are
taught to identify about 220 different species
of plants, an appreciation of fynbos and its
ecology, why and how it can be preserved,
how to use it in indigenous gardening, fynbos propagation and nursery skills, garden
design, as well as garden establishment and
maintenance using water-wise techniques.
All theory is backed up by practical work
in developing and maintaining gardens on
Grootbos and for private clients.
The sale and provision of landscaping
services by the students provides income to
Through their labour, students help to pay
for their own tuition.
Around 50 graduates from the The Green Futures
Horticultural and Life Skills College came to celebrate its 10th birthday last month.
brary shelves, all bearing the Friends of
the Library logo. The Friends say: “Thank
you for you staunch support. We couldn’t
do it without you.”
ERF 712, DIRKIE UYSSTRAAT 4, HERMANUS, OVERSTRAND MUNISIPALE AREA : WET OP OPHEFFING
VAN BEPERKINGS, 1967 (WET 84 VAN 1967), VOORGESTELDE HERSONERING EN AFWYKING
Kragtens Artikel (3) 6 van bostaande Wet word hiermee kennis gegee dat die onderstaande aansoek ontvang is en
ter insae lê by die kantoor van die Munisipale Bestuurder, Overstrand Munisipaliteit en enige navrae kan gerig word
aan die Senior Stadsbeplanner, Me. H van der Stoep, Posbus 20, Hermanus, 7200, (028) 313 8900 en by die
faksnommer (028) 313 2093. Epos navrae : Loretta Page (loretta@overstrand.gov.za).
Die aansoek lê ook ter insae by die Kantoor van die Direkteur, Grondbestuur: Streek 2, Provinsiale Regering van die
Wes-Kaap, by Kamer 601, Dorpstraat 1, Kaapstad, vanaf 08:00 – 12:30 en 13:00 – 15:30 (Maandag tot Vrydag).
Telefoniese navrae in hierdie verband kan gerig word aan (021) 483 4634 en die Direktoraat se faksnommer is (021)
483 3098. Enige besware, met die volledige redes daarvoor, moet skriftelik by die kantoor van die bogenoemde
Direkteur: Grondbestuur: Streek 2, Privaatsak X9086, Kaapstad, 8000, ingedien word op of voor Vrydag, 11
Oktober 2013 met vermelding van bogenoemde Wet en die beswaarmaker se erfnommer. Enige kommentaar wat
na die voorgemelde sluitingsdatum ontvang word, mag moontlik nie in ag geneem word nie.
15 van 1985) dat 'n aansoek ontvang is vir die hersonering van Erf 712, Hermanus vanaf Algemene Residensiële
Sone na Plaaslike Besigheidsone (Vloerruimtesone II) ten einde 'n kantoorontwikkeling op die betrokke eiendom te
Kennis geskied hiermee verder ingevolge Artikel 15 van die Ordonnansie op Grondgebruikbeplanning, 1985
(Ordonnansie 15 van 1985) dat 'n aansoek ontvang is vir 'n afwyking van die relevante Skemaregulasies op Erf 712,
Hermanus om die westerlike syboulyn te verslap vanaf 4,5m na 2,5m om die voorgestelde kantoorontwikkeling te
Volle besonderhede rakende die voorstel is beskikbaar vir inspeksie by die Departement: Stadsbeplanning
(Patersonstraat 16) gedurende normale kantoorure. Enige kommentaar op die voorstel moet skriftelik ingedien
word ten einde die skrywer te bereik nie later as Vrydag, 11 Oktober 2013 nie.
PlanActive Stads- en Streeksbeplanners (namens Satinsky 166 (Edms) Bpk)
AARD VAN AANSOEK
Opheffing van 'n beperkende titelvoorwaarde van toepassing op Erf 712, Dirkie Uysstraat 4, Hermanus, ten einde
die eienaar in staat te stel om die bestaande strukture op die eiendom te sloop en 'n twee verdieping
kantoorkompleks op die eiendom op te rig
OVERSTRAND MUNISIPALITEIT, POSBUS 20, HERMANUS, 7200
Munisipale Kennisgewing Nr. 55/2013
ERF 712, 4 DIRKIE UYS STREET, HERMANUS, OVERSTRAND MUNICIPAL AREA : REMOVAL OF
RESTRICTIONS ACT, 1967 (ACT 84 OF 1967), PROPOSED REZONING AND DEPARTURE
Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 3 (6) of the above Act that the under-mentioned application has been
received and is open to inspection at the office of the Municipal Manager, Overstrand Municipality, and any enquiries
may be directed to the Senior Town Planner, Ms. H van der Stoep, PO Box 20, Hermanus, 7200, Tel No. (028) 3138900 and Fax No. (028) 313-2093. E-mail enquiries : Loretta Page (loretta@overstrand.gov.za).
The application is also open to inspection at the office of the Chief Director, Land Management: Region 2, Provincial
Government of the Western Cape, at Room 601, 1 Dorp Street, Cape Town, from 08:00 – 12:30 and 13:00 – 15:30
(Monday to Friday). Telephonic enquiries in this regard may be made at (021) 483 4634 and the Directorate's fax
number is (021) 483 3098. Any objections, with full reason therefore, should be lodged in writing at the office of the
abovementioned Director: Land Management: Region 2 at Private Bag X9086, Cape Town, 8000, on or before
Friday, 11 October 2013, quoting the above Act and the objector's erf number. Any comments received after the
aforementioned closing date may be disregarded.
Notice is hereby further given in terms of Section 17 of the Land Use Planning Ordinance, 1985 (Ordinance 15 of
1985) that an application has been received for the Rezoning of Erf 712, Hermanus from General Residential Zone
to Local Business Zone (Bulk Zone II) in order to accommodate an office development on the property concerned.
Notice is hereby further given in terms of Section 15 of the Land Use Planning Ordinance, 1985 (Ordinance 15 of
1985) that an application has been received for a departure from the relevant Scheme Regulations on Erf 712,
Hermanus to relax the western lateral building line from 4,5m to 2,5m to accommodate the proposed office
Full details regarding the proposal are available for inspection at the Department: Town Planning (16 Paterson
Street) during normal office hours. Any comment on the proposal should be submitted in writing to reach the
undersigned by not later than Friday, 11 October 2013.
PlanActive Town and Regional Planners (on behalf of Satinsky 166 (Pty) Ltd)
Removal of a restrictive title condition applicable to Erf 712, 4 Dirkie Uys Street, Hermanus, to enable the owner to
demolish the existing structures on the property and to construct a two storey office development on the property.
OVERSTRAND MUNICIPALITY, PO BOX 20, HERMANUS, 7200
Municipal Notice No. 55/2013
ISIZA 712, 4 DIRKIE UYS STREET, HERMANUS, UMMANDLA KAMASIPALA WASE-OVERSTRAND :
UMTHETHO WOKUSUSA IZITHINTELO, 1967 (UMTHETHO 84 KA-1967) ISIPHAKAMISO SOKUCANDWA
NGOKUTSHA NOKUTYESHELA IMIQATHANGO YOSETYENZISO-MHLABA
Apha kukhutshwa isaziso, ngokwemiqathango yecandelo 3(6) lalo Mthetho ukhankanywe ngentla apha sokuba
kuye kwafunyanwa esi sicelo singezantsi apha, nokuba kuvulelekile ukuba singeza kuphendlwa kwi-ofisi
yeManejala ka Masipala wase Overstrand, kwaye nayiphi na imibuzo ingathunyelwa kuMyiliwe Dolophu,
uNkosikazi H van der Stoep, PO Box 20, Hermanus, 7200, (KwinomboloYemfonomfonoEngu Engu: (028) 3138900) (InomboloYefeksi (028) 313-2093). I-imeyile: Loretta Page (loretta@overstrand.gov.za).
Esisicelo kukwavulelekile nokuba siye kuphendlwa kwi-ofisi yoMlawuli: oyiNtloko woMhlaba:uMmandla 2,
kaRhulumente wePhondo leNtshona Koloni, kwiGumbi elingu-601, 1 Dorp Street, eKapa, ukususela ngentsimbi ye08:00 ukuya kweye-12:30 nango-13:00 ukuya ku-15:30 (ngoMvulo ukuya kutsho ngoLwesihlanu). Imibuzo
eyenziwa ngomnxeba ephathelele kulo mba ingenziwa ngokutsalela kwa-(021) 483-4634, kwaye ke inombolo
yefekisi yeli Candelo loLawulo ngu-(021) 483-3098. Naziphi na izikhalazo, ekufuneka zihambe nezizathu
ezipheleleyo kufuneka zingeniswengento ebhaliweyo kule ofisi ikhankanywe ngentla apha yoMlawuli woLawulo
loMhlaba: uMmandla 2, kwaPrivate Bag X9086, Cape Town, 8000, ngomhla okanye phambi kwawo Lwesihlanu
umhla we-11 Okthoba 2013, kuxelwe lo Mthetho ungentla apha kunye nenombolo yesiza salowo ukhalazayo.
Naziphi na izimvo ezithe zafika emva kwalo mhla wokuvala ukhankanyiweyo zisenokungahoywa.
Ngaphezulu kukhutshwa esinye isaziso ngokwemigaqo yeCandelo le-17 loMmiselo wokuCangciswa
kokuSetyenziswa koMhlaba, 1985 (uMmiselo 15 ka-1985) sokuba kufunyenwe isicelo sokuCandwa ngokutsha
kweSiza 712, eHermanus ukususela ekubeni yiZowuni yeNdawo yokuHlala ukuya ekubeni yiZowuni yamaShishini
eNgingqi (iZowuni yeeNdawo eziNkulu I) kulungiselelwa uphuhliso lwe-ofisi kule propati kuthethwa ngayo.
Ngaphezulu kukhutshwa isaziso ngokwemigaqo yeCandelo le-15 loMmiselo wokuCangciswa kokuSetyenziswa
koMhlaba, 1985 (uMmiselo we-15 ka-1985) sokuba kufunyenwe isicelo sokutyeshela iMiqathango efanelekileyo
yeNkqubo yosetyenziso-mhlaba kwiSiza 712, eHermanus kulungiselelwa ukucutha umda wesakhiwo okwicala
elingasentshona ukususela ekubeni yi-4,5m ukuya ekubeni yi-2,5m kulungiselelwa uphuhliso lwee-ofisi
Ziyafumaneka iinkcukacha ezipheleleyo eziphathelene nesi siphakamiso ukuze siphengululwe kwiSebe:
loCwangciso lweDolophu (16 iSitalato iPaterson) ngamaxesha aqhelekileyo omsebenzi. Naziphi izimvo ngesi
siphakamiso mazingeniswe ngokubhaliweyo ukuze zifike kwidilesi yalo mntu utyikitye ngezantsi apha
ungadlulanga uLwesihlanu, umhla we-11 Okthoba 2013.
PlanActive Town and Regional Planners (egameni leSatinsky 166 (Pty.) Ltd.)
Ukususwa kwemiqathango yezithintelo zolwakhiwo kwitayitile yesiza 712, 4 Dirkie Uys Street, eHermanus, ukuze
umniniso adilize esilapho ze akhe isakhiwo seeofisi esinemigangatho emibini kule ndawo
KWIOFISI ZIKAMASIPALA, PO BOX 20, HERMANUS, 7200
Inombolo Yesaziso kaMasipala 55/2013
) Die algemene jaarvergadering van die
Hermanus Dieresorg-vereniging sal op
Donderdag 12 September om 17:30 in die
St. Peter-kerksaal, Hoofweg, Hermanus
Voorgestelde veranderings aan die
HAWS-grondwet sal voorgelê word vir
aanvaarding deur die lede van die vereniging. ’n Afskrif van die grondwet sal voor
die vergadering beskikbaar wees vir insae
by die munisipale biblioteek.
) Forty new books appeared on the li-
) Hospice Shop Hermanus wishes the
whole community a pleasant spring time
– full of sunshine, peace, creativity and
love. Please come and visit our shop at 3
Aberdeen Street – next to the Hermanus
) Please take note that the Overstrand
Municipal offices in Magnolia Street, Hermanus, will be closed between 07:45 and
09:00 on Friday morning, 6 September,
whilst staff take part in Casual Day celebrations.
All proceedings will be completed by
09:00 when staff will return to their regular activities.
Herbert, Elizabeth Delport and
the start of Hermanus Pre-Primary Has Talent,
CIRCUS ACT: The Curro Concert, with the
theme Cirque du Curro, was so in demand that
it ran over two days. Showing their dance
moves are Loui-Ann Brummer, Dinayo Fisher
and Samira Gabow.
PHOTOS: KEES VAN DE COOLWIJK
Sebastian van Dyk performed a plate spinning
MiĂŤtte van Huysteen, who was
part of the clown
dance, stole the
cute smile and
Candice Lobb made a great circus
ringmaster with her ducks and rabbits during the opening item of the
Sprokkelster at 11:30. Tickets R50. Book with
Louise: 0 082 896 5106.
) Kwêla neem Sakka Stone se aanbieding van
Voëls met annerste vere op in Sprokkelster. Kom
geniet musiek uit die hartland, Namakwaland,
vervleg met sosiale kommentaar. Kaartjies kos
R100. Bespreek by Louise: 0 082 896 5106.
) Whalers Athletics Club time trials for 3 km, 5 km
and 8 km at 18:00 at the cricket club.
) The Hermanus Rotary Club meets every Thurs­
day at 18:30 at Mollergren Retirement Village in
Eastcliff. Visitors welcome. Frank Matthee:
0 082 870 1187.
) Hermanus, Stanford en Gansbaai se maatskap­
like dienste nooi die publiek uit na hul jaarverga­
dering by die NG kerksaal in Stanford om 19:00.
) The Hermanus Bird Club will visit Beaumont.
Meet at the Onrus Trading Post at 08:00. A wine­
tasting also available. Visitors welcome. Barbara:
0 083 659 3303.
) Kosskrywer Dine van Zyl, sanggroep Tribal
Echo Caledon en skrywer Bettina Wyngaard tree
op by die Caledon Kontreifees, waar kos, kuns,
woordkennis en nog meer opgedis sal word. Fees­
tye: 10:00 – 17:00 (toegang gratis); Saterdag,
09:00 – 17:00 (R30 volwassenes, R10 kinders/
pensioentrekkers) by die Caledon Veldblomtuin.
0 028 212 3282 of 2 tourism@twk.org.za.
) The Hermanus Hacking Group meets above the
Old Boys’ Club, 06:45 – 08:45. Charlyn Vosloo:
0 082 558 8731.
) Enjoy tea and coffee with the Friends of the Li­
brary at the Bhuki Café, 09:00 – 11:30.
) Besoek die teetuin by die dienssentrum van NG
gemeente Onrusrivier, 10:00 – 12:00, vir vars
tuisgebak met ’n koppie moerkoffie of tee.
) The U3A talk, The Making of Modern Britain:
Road to War, presented by Andrew Marr will take
place in the Catholic Church hall at 10:00. Penny
Charteris: 0 028 316 2489.
) Onrus hou weer markie, 09:00 – 12:00, by die
De Wetsaal, Roosstraat, Onrusrivier.
) Day 2 of the Caledon Country Fair at the Cale­
don Wild Flower Garden. Enjoy the flower tent,
food stalls, crafts, artist workshops, vintage car
parade, sheep­shearing display, dog obedience
skills. Petting zoo for kids. 09:00 – 17:00. R30 per
adult, R10 for kids/pensioners.
) Hermanuspietersfontein se kos­en­wynmark,
) Hermanus Country Market, 09:00 – 13:00 at
the cricket grounds.
) Hemel­en­Aarde Garden Market, 09:00 –
14:00 at Hemel­en­Aarde Village.
) Magic Show with Werner Graff for children at
) Is jy enkellopend? Voel jy alleen op ’n Son­
dag? Kom eet en kuier gesellig saam met ons
om 12:00. Skakel: 0 076 115 7382.
) Duplicate bridge at 13:00 at Fernkloof. Call:
0 028 314 0662 or 072 230 9179.
) At BirdLife Overberg’s monthly meeting at the
Mollergren Community Hall, Anton will talk on
how to make the most of birding in the northern
sections of the Kruger National Park, in anticipa­
tion of the BirdLife Overberg tour between 13
October and 2 November. The talk will be based
on Roberts Bird Guide – Kruger National Park
and adjacent Lowveld. Bring your copy along
to the talk at 18:30 for 19:00; catering is provid­
ed at R60 per head; bring your own drinks and
glasses. RSVP Hele: 2 birding@southernart­
ceramics.com or 0 073 456 0393.
) The U3A series Evolve! will take place in the
Catholic Church hall at 10:00. Gert Claassen:
0 083 602 5254.
) Touching Hearts meets every Monday at
18:45 in Onrus. Martin: 0 082 438 6008 for
) The Walker Bay Stamp Club meets at 17:30
at the Hermanus Bowls Club.
) The Hermanus Astronomy Centre’s beginner’s
astronomy evening will include a visit to the Fish­
erhaven Observatory, at Johan Retief, 32 Protea
Road, Fisherhaven, at 19:00. Stargazing after­
wards (weather permitting). Information:
0 028 315 1132 or 082 807 6793 or
) The Hermanus Pro Musica Choir practises in
the Grobbelaar Hall, 18:00 – 20:00.
) The eighth Hermanus History society mem­
bers meeting is at the Windsor Hotel, 16:00 –
17:30. Guest speaker is Gerald McCann and
the topic is Local history: the old Cape Wagon
Way about the development of wagon ways over
the Hottentots Holland Mountains to Bot River.
Copies will be available at R40 (bring exact
change). RSVP: 2 robinlee@hermanus.co.za.
) Die Algemene Jaarvergadering van Fynbos
Senior­sentrum op Kleinmond vind om 10:30
plaas in die NG kerksaal, 1ste 36, Kleinmond.
RSVP teen 6 September: 0 028 271 3602.
) Join the Early Birds at the Hermanus Tennis
Club Tuesdays and Thursdays, 07:00 – 09:00.
Vic Hamilton­Attwell: 0 082 785 5145 or Ken
Collett: 0 082 806 8292.
) The U3A talk on Hermanus History: Using and
Conserving, presented by Frank Woodvine and
David Beattie. Catholic Church hall at 10:00. Robin
Lee: 0 028 312 4072.
) Die Christelike afhanklikheidsbeweging verga­
der van 18:00 – 19:00 in die Grobbelaarsaal en
nooi alle drank­ en dwelmverslaafdes uit om by hulle
aan te sluit. Nick Kruger: 0 074 890 2250 of Badi­
sa: 0 028 312 3909.
) The monthly meeting of the SAARP (South African
Association of Retired Persons) Hermanus Social
Club takes place in the NG Onrus Church hall, Berg
Street, 09:45 – 11:45. The guest speaker is Dr Robin
Lee presenting The story of the Windsor Hotel as
a vital part of the story of Hermanus. Ingrid:
0 028 316 2390 or 082 552 0655.
) Whale Coast fm 96­96.2, 15:00 – 16:00, discus­
sion with Prof Robin Lee about the 10th birthday of
U3A. Repeat on 15 September.
) Die egskeiding­ondersteuningsgroep kom elke
tweede en vierde Woensdag van die maand om
18:00 by die NG gemeente Onrusrivier byeen.
0 079 322 0998
) The topic for Hermanus Astronomy Centre’s
monthly meeting at Sansa at 19:00 is Comets, pre­
sented by Prof Lia Labuschagne; 2 hermanus­
) Women’s Business Network­byeenkoms te
Quarters Hotel, 09:00 – 11:00. Onderwerp: In­
vestments and Shares aangebied deur PSG. Alle
vroue welkom. Toegangsfooi R50.
) Join the Hermanus Ladies Luncheon Club on
Friday 13 September at 12:00 for 12:30 at
The Class Room Restaurant. Booking is essential.
Erna: 0 028 316 866 or 082 932 6276.
Hofmeyr will give
a recital in the
Overstrand Auditorium on Sunday
15:30. She will
by pianist Elna
(R50 for students);
book at Bellini
Square or call
them on 028 312
4988. For further
René du Plooy on
082 940 4238.
ARTISTS: Lukhanyo Primary School pupils did
magnificently in the Total Hermanus Art Competition and scooped prizes in various categories. The school also won R10 000. The after
hours art programme is overseen by Ruth
Mfundisi, Funeka Penkese and Mark Crowley
with support from Morris Tshabalala, the principal. The winners (from left) are Sivuyiso Nazo, who won R5 000 as the overall winner, Lifa Makae, Xolisa Forteine, and Amanda Lalo,
all won R2 000.
UCT CHOIR IN
UCT choir will perform at St Peters
56 Main road on
14:30. Tickets are
R20 and will be
at Hermanus Tourism for more info: 028 312 2629.
Fringe Fest offers more entertainment
Residents of the Overstrand and visitors to
the area will be spoilt for choice during the
Whale Festival period from 20–24 September.
Because the Tuesday is a public holiday – Heritage Day, also known to many as Braai Day
– it is expected that many visitors will use
this opportunity to turn the weekend into a
Apart from the myriad activities offered at
this year’s Hermanus Two Oceans Whale Festival, there will also be a fringe festival organised by the very person who initiated the
Whale Festival 23 years ago and served on
the committee for many years.
Bruce van der Spuy says the Whale Fringe
Fest “is about the real Hermanus and what
it has to offer year round. It showcases and
puts to programme music and entertainment
in existing venues throughout our town”.
The venues include the Windsor Hotel, Cocos,
Tapas and Fisherman’s Cottage, and programme highlights include comedians Barry
Hilton and Dowwe Dolla.
Hilton returns to Hermanus for two shows
at the Windsor Hotel on Saturday 21 September at 20:00 and on Sunday 22 September at
17:00, while Margit Meyer-Rödenbeck will be
on stage for a performance of Dowwe Dolla
Dink Diep - Updated on Monday 23 September
at 18:00 at the same venue. Tickets for these
shows will be available at the Windsor Hotel.
The full Fringe Fest programme will be published in next week’s Hermanus Times.
An informative brochure titled Hermanus
OVERBERG TOILET HIRE
Tel: 028 312 2331 Fax: 086 775 9262
5 Argon Street, Hermanus
Cobbles - Pavers - Tiles & Cladding
Hidden Treasures will lead festival-goers to
the unique shops, galleries and boutiques
scattered throughout the CBD – those establishments, says Van der Spuy, “where friendly service, quality and interesting products
at value for money make shopping an experience in itself. This year we are also adding
to our guide fine fare owner-run eateries that
are tucked away – those little restaurants
where delectable dishes are served in a cosy
and friendly atmosphere”.
If you wish to participate, contribute or get
involved in any way in the Fringe Fest, you
are invited to attend an informal meeting at
Tapas on Friday 6 September at 17:30 for 18:00.
For more information, call Bruce van der
Spuy on 082 744 3212.
Enjoy a night at
Hermanus Tourism, in collaboration
with its transport members and Cape
Town Opera, is offering a special package
to opera and FynArts lovers to see a performance of Barber of Seville at the Artscape Theatre on Saturday 21 September.
The cost of R400 per person includes:
theatre ticket, return trip to Artscape by
Quantum with a registered tour operator,
a glass of wine/juice on arrival, a special
backstage tour, and a pre-opera talk.
The bus will depart from Hermanus
Tourism at 15:15 and return at about 22:30.
Both the theatre ticket and the return bus
trip are significantly discounted. Numbers are very limited. Book tickets by
12:00 on Wednesday 11 September at Hermanus Tourism or phone Anneline on
028 312 2629.
TEL: 028-313 1120
083 693 8983
• 24 uur gewapende reaksie in Hermanus en Overberg area.
• 24 uur alarm, brand alarms, elektriese heining monitoring.
• Vir die Hele Overberg area
• Installering van kameras en alarms • Gate, Garage automation
• 24 uur wagte
• Plaas patrollie
Tel. 028 313 1899
h/v Argon & Bergsig, Hermanus Business Park
MERCEDES-BENZ: COMFORT AND SAFETY MERGED INTO ONE
A feast of automotive excellence
nothing to the imagination, with no fewer than
20 of their latest fascinating models fashionably displayed at this
year’s Johannesburg International Motor Show from 16 to 27
As a pioneering leader in technology and safety and a vision of accident-free driving, Mercedes-Benz
will showcase new ground-breaking safety systems, outstanding
comfort and high-end communications technology and infotainment
The iconic brand presents the
new S-Class – the best car in the
world –, and leads the way with a
new dimension of motoring: comfort and safety merged into one.
The current extensive line-up of
Mercedes-Benz models includes the
recently launched compact car
range of the feisty A 45 AMG that
has taken top position in many a boy
racer’s list of must-haves. Added to
the A-Class offering is an A 200 BlueEfficiency “Black Devil” model.
This devilish diva sporting a new
front and roof spoiler, chrome addon’s, rear diffusor twin exhaust and
stainless steel foot pedals gives added bling. This stylish package demonstrates the lengths to individuality one can pursue with the A-Class.
Being at the forefront of green
technology, Mercedes-Benz showcases the “World’s most efficient
luxury sedan”, the E 300 BlueTec
Hybrid. This model demonstrates
that enhanced efficiency is possible
No body modifications are necessary as the hybrid module is flexible
and also suitable in other model series, such as the new S 400 Hybrid.
Mercedes-Benz leaves nothing to the imagination, with no fewer than twenty of their latest fascinating models
fashionably displayed at this year’s Johannesburg International Motor Show from 16 to 27 October.
Mercedes-AMG continues to
champion performance, dynamism
and efficiency. In the spotlight will
be the SLS AMG “Black Series”. Inspired by the SLS AMG GT3 racing
SLS AMG Black Series boasts a fascinating mix of breathtaking design, outstanding driving dynamics
and uncompromising lightweight
construction in accordance with the
“AMG Lightweight Performance”
strategy. With a DIN kerb weight of
1 550 kilograms, the SLS AMG Black
Series achieves a power/weight ratio of 2,45 kg/hp. The AMG 6.3 F V8
engine generates a power output of
464 kW at 7 400 r/min and accelerates the most dynamic gullwing
model of all time to 100 km/h in 3,6
seconds. This star is sure to draw
the crowds. The new E 63 AMG is
now available as a particularly exclusive and powerful S-Model with
an output of 430 kW and 800 Nm of
torque. The AMG 5.5-litre V8 bi-turbo engine continues to be the absolute pinnacle of efficiency. With the
‘S-Model’ range, Mercedes-AMG is
premiering high-performance passenger car models geared to driving
The C 63 AMG sedan and coupé
models are set to become an even
more dynamic proposition with the
exclusive “Edition 507”. These AMG
high-performance vehicles are
equipped with an uprated AMG
6.3 F V8 engine. The 37 kW boost to
373 kW combined with maximum
torque of 610 Nm derives from the
transfer of technology from the SLS
AMG, with the forged pistons, connecting rods and lightweight crankshaft adopted from the super sports
car’s eight-cylinder naturally aspirated engine. An AMG high-performance composite brake system
with red callipers features as standard.
The C 63 AMG “Edition 507” is designed to appeal to ambitious sports
drivers who will appreciate highcalibre technology and a wealth of
exclusive design details and appointments.
High performance with lower fuel
consumption is an important part of
the Mercedes-AMG strategy and all
these new models prove that the
and low fuel consumption remains
unrivalled by any other competitor
in the segment worldwide.
Roadster heaven continues with
the SL and SLK sports cars characterised by fun at the wheel and openair enjoyment. The SL with exemplary new features and the SLK
AMG Sport Line with its sporty and
dynamic eye-catching design suggests sheer power. This impressive
stature is further enhanced with superior high-class interior and new
headlamps give further visual distinctions.
Mercedes-Benz “Dream Cars”
continue in terms of unique style
sees the CLS 500 Shooting Brake
making its mark once again with a
creative design concept that underscores its leading role in the design
field: while unmistakably coupé in
its proportions, the new CLS opens
up a wealth of new possibilities with
five doors and a roof extending back
all the way to the rear end. As such,
the new Shooting Brake represents
an innovative development of the
four-door coupé concept.
The complete range of SUV’s from
Mercedes-Benz will satisfy the offroad fraternity. The GL 500 is the “SClass” of SUV’s and sets new standards in comfort, dynamics, safety,
elegance and efficiency. The superior comfort of this seven-seater, as
well as its outstanding power and
confident performance are really
convincing even when the going
gets really tough.
abound in all the innovative vehicles on display at the Mercedes-Benz
stand in Hall 6. This year showgoers will definitely be exposed to
a feast of the automotive sensors.
General Motors today announced
the imminent arrival of the all-new
Opel Astra sedan. Complementing
the existing range of Astra hatchbacks, the new sedan marks the return of the four-door Opel Astra to
Featuring the same new-age feel,
high levels of quality, premium build
and stunning design as the rest of the
Astra range, the new Astra sedan has
been “engineered to attract”.
Says Christopher Cradock, Opel
Brand Manager at GMSA: “The se-
cret is out and there is a lot of excitement at Opel for the new Astra
sedan, which will be launched in
South Africa in October. The new
Astra sedan follows the high
standards forged by the hatchback and we expect a warm reception by South Africans, who tend
to favour sedans.”
The four-model strong sedan
range comprises the new Astra sedan 1.6 Essentia, 1.4 Turbo Essentia, 1.4 Turbo Essentia Automatic
and the range-topping 1.6 Turbo
Cosmo. Pricing will be made
South African car fans can rightly look forward to the arrival of the new Astra sedan.
Plaas 'n kleur foto
(maks. 18 woorde)
vir slegs R80!
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS/Al Anon. Hermanus group meetings. Tuesday 19.30 United Church
Hall. Phone 028-313 2789/
083 412 6856/ 082 757
0291 or email: aa.herma
Skakel of e-pos
Happy 40th birthday on
many more, lots of love from Nicky.
FOUND: Ladies prescription spectacles on pavement in upper Albertyn
Street, Northcliff. Call 028312 2636/084 984 0165.
NEDBANK KREDIETKAART opgetel by Gateway Spar. Skakel 082 578
wil vir een en elk dankie sê
vir die bystand, handdrukke
& telefoonoproepe tydens
die heengaan van ons
dogter Zerlina. Spesiale
woord van dank aan die
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS. Hermanus group
meetings. Are drugs a
problem? Mondays 19:30
United Church Hall. Phone
076 114 3218.
OVERSTRAND HOSPICE - Care for the terminally ill and their families. Phone Monday to Friday 028-312 4679.
mental health (depression,
bipolar disorder, etc). All
welcome-also family members. First Monday of the
month, Blue room at Fynbos Park, 3:30pm. Enquiries Nonnie 028-316 2461,
Phil 083 456 5017, Esje
028-313 2031/071 853
2106. Email: sj@hermanus.
TAROT READING. 25
083 750 9453 for appointments.
KIP MCGRATH EDUCATION CENTRE. Math and
English tuition. Grades 1
to 12. Call 028-313 0209
today for a free assessment.
DIE LAASTE & GROOTSTE MISLEIDING - Lukas
21:8, Danie Pienaar. Vir
gratis leesstof en CD,
sms jou naam en adres na
082 734 4168.
SUPPORT GROUP. Meetings on first Tuesday of
the month. Contact Liezl
Jordaan at 028-313 0643.
would be very grateful for
any unwanted clothing,
linen, bric-a-brac, furniture, sporting goods or
books. We can collect
goods every Tuesday &
Thursday. Please call 028313 1884.
MATHS TUITION. Wiskunde onderrig. Skakel
071 818 3311.
11 Mitchell St, Hermanus
028 312 4979
BIRTHING & BABY-CARE
CLASSES. Voorgeboorteklasse. Every Thursday
7pm, Onrus. Call Debby 082
500 2218 or Shirley 084 506
HERBALIFE. Use winter
to get ready for summer!
off! Professional follow up.
Free delivery. Call 076 155
LOSE WEIGHT, GAIN
ENERGY. Sms XTRA to
Therapeutic, deep tissue,
sports. Kidbrooke Place &
Botriver. Call 082 599 2993.
as the best way to lose
Summer Special! Phone
Gilly 082 8789 558.
BERNINA 1260 MASJIEN
te koop. Gediens deur
Bernina. Baie goeie
kondisie. R25 000 ohb.
R36 000. Skakel Jessica 082
10 X 3 METAL LOCKERS
for sale - R2500 ono.
1 x Carvery warmer on
wheels, as new R6 500
ono. Contact Manager 028312 1272.
BRAAI & FIRE WOOD.
Call Danie 082 958 5749.
1st FOR FUNCTIONS.
Tables, Chairs, Cutlery,
Linen, Co-ordinating of
any event. Birthdays,
Weddings or any celebration. Call 028-313 2792 or
083 236 3608.
YOU ARE? Descendants
of the French Huguenots
or 1820 Settlers? Contact
me for comprehensive research and full genealogy
reports, including copies of
documents, photos and
stories. Phone Dee 082
Shop. Themed cakes, kiddies, tables & chairs, helium balloons, jumping
castles, etc. Purple Shop,
across Waltons. Estelle
072 401 5913.
FOR CLOTHING AND
SHOES visit Janine's
Clothing at 19 Mimosa
Street, Hermanus. Call
028-312 3419. Good
MANURE for your lawn &
garden. Delivered. R48.50
for 40kg bag. Call Oliver
072 176 2657.
POLLUX. 16/07/199930/08/2013. Gone but
never forgotten. Your
beautiful blue eyes may
have closed for the last
time but your memory will
hearts. You will be dearly
missed by Marie, Peter,
Tom and all your friends
on the Estate. Sincere
thanks to Dr. Reneé Perold
and her dedicated team at
Onrus Veterinary Clinic.
Call 082 885 7480.
TWO SPAYED DOGS
suitable for smallholding,
at AWS, Murphy a two
year old male Collie/German Shepherd, good with
see pic, and his female
buddy, Roxy, smaller
Aricanus, spayed, microchipped, ten months old,
very intelligent and follows
Murphy around, they have
to go together. Good with
children and most other
dogs, loves to run and play,
both dogs were taken care
of by owner who is determined to see them safely
rehomed to the large
grounds they deserve.
Contact AWS on 028-312
1281 or 076 963 2092.
BARGAIN SHOP. We
buy your unwanted furniture and complete
homes for cash. Contact
Joe 072 345 8442.
Authorized Bernina Technician. Danie van Heerden.
We service sewing machines, overlockers and
Mon-Fri, 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Sat, 9:00am to 1:00pm. Tel
028-313 0458. Gateway
Mobile Devices. Onsite
support and tutoring. Sales,
Call Andrea 079 707 2997.
WHALE COAST COMPUTERS. 29 Robin Avenue, Northcliff, Hermanus.
Professional callout technical support. Sales on
Installation of wifi, networking, cctv. Call Walter,
Hans and Raymond on
028-312 2311. info@
Units from R220/pm
TOILETS, crane truck,
container & offices to
rent. Call 086 100 2271 or
PLANT HIRE: Contact
CCS Plant, Tool & Trailer
Hire on028-312 2280/
079 492 5726.
TOILET & HUT HIRE:
Contact CCS Plant, Tool &
Trailer Hire on 028-312
2280/079 492 5726.
Discount on Steel
24 hrs Secure lock-up self
Cnr. Swartdam & Steenbras
Rd, Hermanus. Office on site
(028) 312 3898 or
072 635 9656
Restricted access don’t be fooled
Security by SECURI-TEAM
TRAILER HIRE: Contact
CCS Plant Tool & Trailer
Hire on 028-312 2280/
A1 BUILDERS. Alterations,
extensions, new garages,
painting (in and outside),
paving, decking. Roofs.
Waterproofing. Call 072 306
ALTERATIONS & BUILDING PLANS, can do
energy efficiency study.
Call Steven 074 102 7897/
boundary walls, painting,
Professionally done. Call
082 255 0939.
paving, tiling, bathroom
makeovers, home maintenance & building requirements call 083 308 0534.
WANTED: Antiques, furniture, paintings, bronzes,
silver, porcelain, jewellery,
watches, clocks. Call 082
OVERBERG DRY TAR.
Diensverskaffing van teerwerk asook plaveisel. Nuwe opritte, sypaadjies,
parkeerareas en paaie.
Herstelwerk & vernuwing
van bestaande oppervlakPAINTING, ROOF CLEAN- tes. Besoek gerus www.
ING COATING. Free
meer inligting oor ons
quotes. Michael Haman
028-316 1881/072 2884761. nuwe dienste. Kontak Jaco
Stander vir gratis kwotaRELIABLE PAINTING
sies by 072 225 3792.
SERVICES. Full technical
PAVING AND TILING.
specification, colour con20 Years experience. Call
sultation. Free, no obligaRiaan 072 539 5725.
tion quotation. Call Roux
Projects on 078 097 8835/
073 090 0268. Email: roux
If your favourite clothes
don't fit or need
repairing, I can help!
call out Electrician. No power, no hot water?
& repairs: industrial,
Graeme Lahoud 082 785
NEVILLE'S REFRIGERATION and appliance
repairs. Fridges, freezers,
stoves, tumble driers, microwaves. Phone Neville
028-316 1690 or 078 401
CARPET AND UPHOLSTERY cleaning. Call Allison or John 072 572 0215.
cleaning. Personal supervision. Best prices. Free
quotations. Phone Top
Carpets 028-313 0721.
ELECTRICAL and household appliance repairs.
Mech-Elect. Call 082 885
materials relating to carpentry, electrical, industrial
& engineering sector. Free
quote. GS Engineering
Supplies 028 316 3720.
IN OVERBERG +200 UNITS
SOLARMAX. SABS approved solar hot water
systems. Free site inspections & quotation. 17 Long
Street, Hermanus. Tel.
028-312 1667. www.
Pentium 4's from R1299,00.
Refurbished with warranty.
Call Dolf Uys 072 705 8577.
I BUY ALL MODERN
children & adult clothing,
linen, shoes, kitchenware,
curtains & fancy dress for
parties. Call Carol 082 890
101 SERVICES. Handyman general. No job too
small. Best rates. Pensioners discount. 15 Years experience. Call Peter 073
TRANSPORT OF FURNITURE & goods. Hermanus, Cape Peninsula, Western Cape. Long distance
available. PDP driver. Call
Johan 076 253 3745.
INGEBOUDE KASTE &
kombuise/built-in cupboards and more! 30 Jaar
Oelofse 082 574 6991/
028-316 2574. Epos:
INTERLOCK WEED &
PEST CONTROL: For
pests. I also specialise in
treatments for weed infested lawns & pavements. Call Andries de
Kock 082 567 7591 (Registered Department of Agriculture).
OVERBERG PEST CONTROL: Domestic and commercial treatments. Professional solutions to your
pest problems. Beetle inspections and timber
with Dept. of Agriculture. Phone Frank 028-312
2225 or 082 563 9514.
1 LOCAL PLUMBING.
Maintenance, geysers, renovation, blockages, emergency. PIRB Registered.
Call 072 756 9614/028312 3874.
PLUMBING. For all your
and bathroom makeovers
call 083 308 0534.
PEST CONTROL - WALKER BAY. 19 Years experience in residential, industrial and commercial
pest control. Specializing
in beetle inspections and
timber treatments. Registered with Dept. of Agriculture and SAPCA. Call
our friendly staff on 028316 3010.
ALL TILING. For free
quotes, call 028-314 0176
or 074 501 9070.
FLOOR SANDING & specialized installation of
wood floors & timber
decks. The Hutton Brothers
082 828 5627 or 028-341
082 966 4603
•Hot Water Cylinders,
•LPG gas installations &
TILING. A TO Z MASTER
TILER. Ceramic, porcelain,
travetine, mosaic, slate,
sandstone. All work professionally done. Call 082
072 176 2657
028 - 312 2796
WATER PUMPS. MechElect. Call 082 885 7480.
01 LAWN MOWER
Call De Wet 082 439 9704.
STORAGE. Secure and
dry units from R349 pm.
Best prices. Transport
available. Call De Wet 082
• Closed trucks
• Local & Long
028-316 3864 / 082 891 4451
Fax: 086 517 3398
WALKER BAY MAINTENANCE. Painting,
paving, tiling, alterations,
small building, roofing,
Callouts. Free quotes.
Rudi 073 190 3541.
damp proofing, waterproofing, building & renovations & general maintenance. Free quotes. Call
Ian 082 535 5591.
Manufacture, supply, install direct. Replace
Average house completed
in 1 day. It pays to get our
quote. Michael Haman 072
288 4761/084 558 1902.
GEYSER ELEME NTS
A MAKE-OVER Cleaning
Service for a good spring
clean. Houses, offices, pre
and post occupation and
ironing. Friendly, professional service under fulltime supervision. Mon Sat. Call 076 115 7382.
SALES. New & used Venter or Karet trailers.
Spares & repair service.
We buy trailers for cash.
Call 021-853 5009. www.
BOSPLASIE. 3 Bedrooms,
2 bathrooms, double
garage. Braai stoep. Gas
fireplace. Beautiful house.
R7 100 p/m. Available 1
Oct. Call 079 311 3170.
TUIN KOTHUIS onmiddellik beskikbaar in aftreeoord. Ruim, 2 slaapkamers
met garage. Winskoop
teen R925 000. Skakel
Deni 084 436 2526.
ROOM TO LET IN FLAT.
CBD. R1 200 pm, electricity excluded. Available
from 1 November. Call 076
SOEK DRINGEND HUISE
vir goedgekeurde huurders kort- of langtermyn. Skakel
084 451 7001.
SOEK HUIS IN SANDBAAI
om te huur. 2-3 Slaapkamers + garage.
Huur R4 500 - R5 500.
Skakel Myburgh 076 454
BROKERS, The Roundabout, 181 Main Road Hermanus(opposite Woolworths). Visit our website
at www.bbrokers.co.za to
businesses or contact
Evan at 082 974 6995.
DAME (56) SOEK
DRINGEND 'n kamer met
stort en klein kombuise vir
±R1 500. Skakel 082 620
DRY VACANT PLOT
distance from beach on
the Onrus side of Sandbaai. 714m². R350,000. No
transfer cost. Call owner
082 465 4909.
ONRUSRIVIER. R275 000.
Ruim gelyk erf in doodloopstraat met berguitsigte. Baie goeie prys
wat nie gemis moet word
nie. Web verw. 603813.
Lynette 082 578 5900.
Guthrie & Theron Eiendomme.
CHANTECLAIR. 3 Bedroom house, 2 bathrooms,
room, lounge, double garage. Big stoep, no steps.
2013. Call 084 447 8899.
BOREHOLE & IRRIGevra
GATION. Supply, service
& install pumps, motors,
starters, sand filters,
birm(to remove iron),
pipes & fittings. Free quote. AANBOD: Ons betaal die
beste kontantpryse vir
motors/bakkies. Cash for
028 316 3720.
your cars/bakkies. Call
Ross Motors NJ 082 935
HERMANUS LANDSCAPING. Garden design,
maintenance & irrigation.
22 Years experience. Call
Paul Marx 082 32 777 04.
REMOVAL OF DANGEROUS trees, tree trimming, plot clearance, garden maintenance, garden
refuse removal, firewood.
Call Wilson 074 824 2195.
2 MALAWIANS seeking
employment as domestic/
Experienced. Call Beatrice
or Oscar on 083 364 5546/
074 728 3721.
(blue) for sale. R4 000.
Call 083 448 2760.
honest, hardworking man is
job. References available.
Call Harrisen 084 336 9521.
35-YEAR-OLD lady is
looking for a job as domestic worker. 7 Years experience. Call 073 771 1572/
078 567 8793.
spacious furnished 2-bedroom apartment, living
room, bathroom + kitchenette. Very safe, close to the
sea with mountain views.
R3 700 pm, electricity incl.
Call Lance 076 810 1196.
Landscaping, irrigation and
garden maintenance. 15
Mimosa Street, Industrial
area. Call 028-313 1763.
OAK TERRACE. Lovely
flat, ground floor with
underground parking bay,
town. Available 1 October
2013. R3 800 pm. Secured
block. Call 082 78 76 741.
1987 MAZDA 626 for
sale. R7 000. Needs attention. Licensed & dotted.
Phone Hester 076 398
storey garden flat. Private
entrance. R2 800 pm, one
month deposit. Westcliff.
Call 083 346 5656.
A ZIMBABWEAN lady
(20) with reference is
looking for a job. Experienced in house cleaning.
Call Jennifer Shava 078
824 6565/073 023 6060.
A ZIMBABWEAN lady is
or as babysitter. Call 084
544 3343/079 836 9330.
Reference 078 332 3858.
CODE 10 DRIVER with 6
years experience & contactable references, who is
honest & hardworking, is
seeking full-time employment. Please call Rodrick
084 502 7021.
and automatic borehole interfacing systems. For a
A ZIMBABWEAN is
domestic worker, Monday,
Saturday. Call Sheron 073
086 2872. Reference
Maike 084 432 3541.
job as domestic worker or
childminder. Reliable &
honest. Call 078 267 6408.
Reference Mrs Smith 082
DIVINING OF BOREHOLE
WATER. Call Charl Hugo on
082 320 6646. 33 Years
A MALAWIAN man is
looking for a job as gardener or housekeeper, 2 or
3 days a week. Reference
available. Call 074 451
2436/078 256 6885.
Malawian lady is looking
worker or babysitter on
Mon, Wed, Thurs or Sat.
Please call Tina on 081
DANGEROUS TREE Removal. Pruning, plot clearing. Hedges trimming.
Alien plant extermination.
Fire wood. Call T.J. Boshoff
082 954 7970.
looking for a full-time/
part-time job as domestic
worker or any other job.
Call 061 097 5757/073 594
A RELIABLE & trustworthy lady is looking for
a job as cleaner or housekeeper, 2 days. Please call
074 724 6738. Reference
Nikky 082 611 2883 &
Ocean 11 on 028-3121334.
BUFFALO GRASS. Save
water, plant indigenous
grass. For best prices, call
Chris 082 568 2592.
A MALAWIAN LADY is
looking for a job as domestic worker/housekeeper or
any other work. Reference
& work permit available.
Call 078 697 7436.
A MOZAMBICAN MAN
is looking for work as
with drivers licence code
10 with PDP. Full or part
time. Call 078 876 9946.
ASEMROWENDE Tuindienste. Snoei & afkap van
bome. Sny van gras,
skoonmaak van erwe, rommelverwydering & meubelvervoer. Geute skoon maak.
Morné 083 225 3712.
nuwe industriële area,
Argonstraat. Dadelik beskikbaar. Skakel 028-313
1036 of 082 551 9306.
PLAN offices to let.
Hemel & Aarde Village, ±
100m². Call 028 316 2696.
Main Road, Kleinmond.
Contact Xpertprop 082 870
area. Call 082 416 1009.
37-YEAR-OLD lady seeking employment, qualified
professional, as home
caregiver. Available day &
night on daily basis when
needed. Honest & reliable.
Please call Thami 083 675
3137/079 199 0937.
A HARDWORKING &
Zimbabwean lady seeking
a job as a housekeeper and
childminder on Tuesdays
& Fridays. References
available. Call Faith 074
CODE 10-C1 DRIVER
with PDP and electrical
experience is looking for
work, have a passport.
Very honest & reliable.
Reference available. Call
060 651 4470.
HOUSEKEEPER looking for
a job. References available.
Call Peter Sobilika 078 553
looking for a job. Caring
for the elderly or sick or as
babysitter or any other
work. Reference available.
Call Beauty 074 677 0821/
078 772 2313.
HONEST & HARDWORKING reliable lady is
looking for 3 to 4 days
job. Reference available.
Call Cindy or Lucinda 082
hardworking lady looking
for domestic work, 5 days
a week. Call Sweetness
078 251 1969. Reference
Mrs Hugo 082 522 0404.
MALAWIAN LADY (33)
is looking for a job as
cleaner/babysitter, 2 or 3
days. Call 073 936 4004.
Reference 083 610 0525.
MALAWIAN MAN is
looking for a job as housekeeper and gardener. Reference available. Call Collen
078 444 9217.
A MALAWIAN COUPLE
is looking for work. Gardening, 4 days a week and
housekeeping, Monday &
Wednesday. Please call
071 727 9225 or 073 652
looking for a job as gardener & housekeeper. Please
call 081 074 0667.
looking for a job as domestic worker & babysitter. 5
Years experience. Call 071
SA LADY is looking for a
job as domestic worker, 3
days. Call Miriam 073 510
7082. Reference 079 897
SA LADY is looking for
work. Did home management course for work in
Call 078 569 8033. Reference 082 046 0377/028313 0564.
lady (22) seeking parttime/full-time employment as domestic worker.
2 Years experience. Reference available. Call 078
Hermanus area required.
B-licence & 5 years experience. Send CV to
HAIT STYLIST WANTED.
Melony Hair Studio
hair stylist. Please apply
to Melony at 082 325 4918
SEEKING - EXPERIENCED
solid wood furniture maker.
Phone for appointment: 028
313 1008. Office Hours
-5pm. Friday 8am - 4pm.
WANTED: Men and
women to empower themselves with Honey Fashion
only. Great earning potential! Sms/Whatsapp 082
SKAAK EN SKAAKMAT: Curro Hermanus het Saterdag, 31
Augustus, aan Kingsway College se skaaktoernooi in Grabouw
deelgeneem. Dié drie leerlinge het onderskeidelik vierde, derde
en tweede plek behaal. Van links na regs is Elizabeth Montgomery (vierde plek), John de Kock (derde plek) en Thaddeus
Biernacki (tweede plek).
A HOME TOGETHER: Roxy
and Murphy are
able to stay with
owner. Murby, a
cross, was adopted from Hermanus Animal
(Haws) a few
Roxy, a smallish,
cute female cross
breed was saved
from death row at another welfare as his companion. They are
inseparable and sleep curled up together. They need to go to a
farm or a smallholding with large, secure grounds. Both are
very affectionate, but very energetic. If you can adopt both of
them together, call the welfare on 028 312 1281.
HONDJIE IS WEG: Diana Pieterse
van Sandbaai se miniatuur Doberman, Tinki, is sedert Donderdag 29
Augustus, weg. Pieterse het inligting ontvang dat die bestuurder
van ’n grys/silwer 4x4-bakkie by
die sirkel in Sandbaai by Myrtlestraat die hond opgetel het. Dalk
het hulle gedink die hond is verlore, want die wind het baie erg
daardie dag gewaai. Pieterse het
langs haar suster in Langstraat gebly en verlede naweek na Myrtlestraat toe getrek. Tinki het vermoedelik terwyl Pieterse by die werk
was onder die hek deurgeseil om by Pieterse se suster in Langstraat te gaan kuier. Haar suster het haar weer teen 14:00
huis toe geneem, maar toe Pieterse teen 16:00 by die huis
kom, was sy skoonveld. Enigeen wat inligting het, bel asseblief
vir Pieterse op 028 3131071 of 0829257489.
Place a colour photo with
short message (max 18 words)
for only R80!
Deadline: Monday 17:00.
Phone or email Tania on
DWELMS GEVIND: Konstabel
Sonwabile Qhola en
Steven Koen van
die Overstrand K9honde-eenheid het
verlede week tydens ’n inligtingsgedrewe operasie beslag gelê op groot
dwelms in Proteadorp in Kleinmond.
Daar is beslag gelê op Mandraxtablette en groot hoeveelheid tikkristalle en kontant. Kaptein Jakobus Marthinus, stasiebevelvoerder
by Kleinmond-polisie, het gewaarsku dat meer soortgelyke optrede
LUCKY DRAW: Full
(right) and Gary
Barends, Full House
their in-store competition. Customers who
spent R999 or more
the competition ran for,
were eligible to enter,
each of the fourteen
Full House branches, all drawn at 12:00 on Saturday 31 August, are now
finalists in the competition and stand a chance of winning R70 000 worth
of furniture and appliances. The Hermanus branch finalist is Mr K Tom
from Zwelihle and Mattei-Mostert says she will take him through to Montague Gardens for the final draw. She says all fourteen finalists will win
great prizes such as a DStv decoder or a fridge, but only one will walk
away with the big prize.
THE BEST OF THE BEST: Pupils from Lukhanyo Primary School participated in the Overberg District Final Spelling B and brought back medals
and trophies from the isiXhosa spelling competition. The winning participants are (from left) Lindokuhle Komphela (Gr 5, 2nd place), Sixolile Martins (Gr 2, 1st place), Siphumeze Lusawana (Gr 1, 1st place), Milani
Feketshane (Gr1 2nd place) and Emihle Tini (Gr 3, 2nd place). With them
are Balula Mananga (Gr 2 class teacher) and Morris Tshabalala (school
Ai Hermies, net een punt!
In ’n naelbyteindstryd op ’n
sopnat, modderveld die afgelope
naweek in die
Paarl, kon Hoërskool Hermanus
net nie die knoop
Malan van Humansdorp nie.
Hermies het in Baie teleurgesteld, maar trots. Hoërskool Hermanus se o. 19A-rugbydie afdeling vir me- span nadat hulle in ’n naelbyt-eindstryd met 13-14 teen Hoërskool
dium-groot skole Nico Malan verloor het.
tydens Die Burger
se o. 19-rugbykompetisie teen Hoërskool Ni- rompel nie, maar as gevolg van vier stelskopco Malan met ’n enkele punt verloor. Die pe wat nie verdoel is nie, kon Hermies net
nie voor kom nie”, sê Milne.
eindtelling was 13-14.
Hermanus se punte is aangeteken deur
Mikki Milne, die sportkoördineerder van
Hoërskool Hermanus, sê “alhoewel Hoër- Leolin Zas (strafskop) en drieë deur Ewan
skool Nico Malan op die dag seker beter ge- Adams en Dian Kemp.
In die afdeling vir groot skole het Paarl
vaar het op verdediging, vinnige balverspreiding en beter balhantering in die nat Gimnasium vir Hoërskool Outeniqua met
weer, was dit ook ons stelskopwerk wat Her- 16-10 geklop, en in die afdeling vir klein skole
het Hoërskool Excelsior 25-9 met Hoërskool
mies gekniehalter het”.
“Ons is egter glad nie in die wedstryd oor- Langenhoven afgereken.
CURRO WEN SEWES-TROFEE: Curro Hermanus
het op Saterdag, 31 Augustus, tydens hul rugby-sewestoernooi 15-10 met Curro Durbanville afgereken.
Agter van links na regs is, Luke Fortuin, Diago Fisher, Keanu Esau, Sean van Wyk. Voor is Jon-Ross
Court, Stephen Jackson, Gideon Harmse en Gustav
van Wyk (afrigter).
1. Nell Naude / Betty Nel 65.28%
2. Jackie Ascham / Monika Peters 60.76%
3. Riekie Louw / Aathy Hartley 57.37
1. Betty Nel / Riekie Louw 68.75%
2. Aletta Robinson / Annette Strachan
3. André Joubert / Tobie 56.25%
1. Tony Kimpton / Linda Zaaiman 61,86%
2. Joan o’Connor / Julie Cotton 57.05%
3. Milly Ann Tanton / Anneke v d Vlugt
1. Nell Naude / Jackie Ascham 72.96%
2. Sylvia Smith / Margaret Cunningham
3. Heather Leemans / Jenny Veysey 61.11%
1 Betty Nel / Joan o’Connor 64.29%
2 Nell Naude / Toni Mathem 58.73%
3 John Truswell / Mike Brownlee 55.03
1 Aletta Robinson / Annette Strachan
2 Janice Ospovat / Peggy Nicholsen 56.55%
3 Jaye Howse / Val Runkle 51.49
WHALERS ATHLETIC CLUB - TIME TRIAL
3 km Runners: 1 Jonathan Austen 14.50; 2
Karen Austen 15.28; 3 Hugh Waters 16.46;
4 Willie Loedolff 28.48
3 km Walkers: 1 Melany Vaughan 21.14
5 km Runners: 1 Christo du Plessis 18.40;
2 Peter Radukha 19.04; 3 Ignatius Matema
19.54; 4 Kevin Middleton 19.58; 5 Evan
Austen 19.58; 6 Daniel Maree 22.11;
7 Charlie Jenkins 22.56; 8 André van der
Merwe 23.11; 9 Mikki Milne 23.11; 10 Gareth Buckingham 23.11; 11 Roelof van Weele 24.56; 12 Arthur Buckingham 24.58;
13 Les Hanna 26.00; 14 Jan Gildenhuys
LIVE MATCH EXPERIENCE WARMS THE SOUL: These
young rugby fans from Die Bron Primary in Stanford
braved the cold and rain to watch the match between
Western Province and the Cheetahs at Newlands on Saturday, 17 August. Their match day experience was sponsored by The Caledon Casino, Hotel and Spa in partnership with Club Newlands. For many of them, this was the
first time that they had the privilege of watching a live
rugby match from the stands.
HAWSTON STEWIG IN BOLAND PREMIERLIGA: Hawston se eerste rugbyspan, het
Saterdag, 31 Augustus, op hulle tuisveld in baie nat en koue toestande vir Gansbaai met
45-13 gewen. Die oorwinning het Hawston na die vierde plek in Boland se premierliga
laat opskuif. Hawston sê baie dankie aan Sanlam wat die span geborg het. Op die foto is
die eerste rugbyspan saam met Willie Gahl, voorsitter van die Hawston-rugbyklub (regs),
en Antonie Prinsloo, finansiële adviseur van Sanlam (middel voor).
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Mark Cryans en Philip-Ben Kotze by een van die vele bergpasse wat hulle
moes aandurf tydens die fietstoer deur Frankryk en Switserland.
‘Argus’ in Londen
Martinengo (12 )
from Gansbaai Primary performed
excellent in cross
She received Boland
Boland trials in
Paarl earlier this
month. On 24 August she competed
she also earned
colours. She will
now participate at
the SA Cross Country Championship on 21 September in
deur die Alpe
tot in Genève,
Mark Cryans en
Philip-Ben Kot“Die toer het
ze, albei Hermaoor ses dae genusers – Kotze
strek met ’n gewerk by Hermamiddelde
afnus Apteek en
Cryans by Auric
Auto BMW in
3 000 m se klim
elke dag. Oor
het in Augustus
die ses dae het
ons 1 000 km
gery, oor die
London20 000 m
geSurrey 100 Miklim, en was aller, ’n fietsre- By die eindstreep voor Buckingtesaam 60 ure
sies soortgelyk ham-paleis, ná hul die 100 Miler
op die saal,” sê
aan die Argus.
afgelê het in ’n tyd van 4:30.
Kotze. Hy sê
Kotze vertel die resies het in Strat- die weer was hul meestal goedgeford-upon-Avon begin en ’n sirkel- sind maar daar was ’n dag van paproete gevolg en voor Buckingham- sopnat reën.
Die een ding wat Kotze opgeval
paleis geëindig. “Daar was altesaam
26 000 fietsryers en dit was ’n onge- het tydens die Londen-fietsrit was
die toegeeflikheid van motoriste
Hy noem die organiseerders van teenoor fietsryers. “Daar is baie
die 100 Miler het die afgelope vier mense wat fietsry werk toe en terug,
jaar kom afloer hier by die Argus. in netjiese pakke met broekspype
“Maar die Argus is steeds ver voor vasgepen. Motoriste én busbestuurders gee voorkeur aan fietsryers.
wat organisasie betref.”
Cryans en Kotze het saam klaar- Ongelooflike ervaring.”
Volgende op die fietsry-agenda
gemaak in ’n tyd van 4:30 oor ’n afstand van 160 km. Net ’n kortkop van Kotze, en tot dusver 15 ander
van Hermanus se fietsry-entoesiasstadiger as die wentyd van 4:04.
Asof dié 100 Miler nie genoeg van te, is om in September die Karoo-na’n fiets-fix was nie, het dié twee man- Kus 100 km-bergfietstoer te doen
ne kort daarna weer opgesaal vir ’n vanaf Uniondale tot Knysna, deur
fietstoer vanaf Menton in die suide die Prins Alfred-pas.
MARTIAL ARTS PERFORMING WELL: The following
students of the Hermanus martial arts academy received
there national Protea karate colours. They will be competing as part of the South African karate team at the world
goju ryu karate championship in Stellenbosch. They are
from left to right, Simone Verdoodt, Ruehan van Romburgh (sensei) and JP Duncan.
MUSCLE MANIA: Two athletes from
Athleticgear in Hermanus competed in the
Western Cape IFBB (International Federation
Body Building) championships, recently held
in Bellville. The one athlete, Werlou van
Tonder (in the picture), won his weight division and the overall trophy. Nic Lotter, also a
team member at Athleticgear, got a very
well-deserved third place in a very competitive line-up.
One Dog’s gale another Dog’s zephyr
A few (fool-) hardy golfers braved
the falling blue gums past Arabella
to reach a windswept and deserted
Kleinmond on Tuesday.
The “Ex-Poledancer” was wafted
gracefully back up his pole after the
previous week’s disaster.
The “Twitcher”, on the other
hand, was blown from his hide to
register a new lifer.
The “Ripper” wimped out after 9
but was made to pay later in Tipples
– not literally, of course, as he is
The results were 34 André Franken; 33 Mannes van Zyl; 29 Alan
Smith; 27 Gordon Wilson, Ian Newman; 24 Dave Smith; 21 Ryan Ridge
(guest); 19 Richard Ridge; 18 Mike
Graham; 10 Keith Gillott (DNF). –
Hermanus times 05 09 2013