Hermanus times 28 11 2013

February. And from about 19 De-

cember until just afterNewYearwe

are jam-packed, she says.

PikkieStapelbergofAccommoda-

tion Galore also says they are doing

much better than last year. We are

almost fully booked from 16 Decem-

ber to 5 January. People who still

need accommodation will have to

jump. Visitors are, however, price

sensitive, she says.

What is happening more and

more is that people club together

and youll find that couples or fami-

lies rent a house together and share

the cost between them.

Albert saysHermanusoffersgood

value across all accommodation

markets and that the restaurants

and retailers should take heed of

that. They should look after our

visitors and not bang up their pric-

es. By exploiting them well only

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BIKERS BEARING GIFTS: Over 70

bikers rode into town for the annual

Charity Ride Toy Run on Saturday. The

group gathered in Hawston and pro

ceeded through the Hermanus CBD to

the end point at the Old Harbour. Gra

ham van Heerden, president of the Her

manus Social Motorcycle Club, said it

was amazing to see a bunch of so

called hooligans riding peacefully with

toys and gifts tied to their bikes

things one would not normally associ

ate with bad boys and girls. With

pink teddy bears on Harleys, dog food

on BMWs, toy fire engines on super

bikes and canned food on scooters, the

riders had one goal in mind: to ride

bearing gifts for children in need. The

event was organised by the Hermanus

SMC and Hermanus Staan Saam. These

generous donations from the public and

the bikers will be distributed soon.

PHOTO: TONI VAN HEERDEN

OVERSTRANDTOURISM :GET READY FOR INFLUXOF VISITORS

Boomingseasonexpected

HEDDA MITTNER

We are expecting a very good

season, saysMary Faure, chair-

person of Hermanus Tourism.

Bookings are up from last year

and we are having to turn away

people who are looking for ac-

commodation on a daily basis.

Several roleplayers in the local

tourism and hospitality industries

share Faures opinion,which corre-

sponds to a positive trend in the

whole of the Western Cape.

All our regions are expecting a

good influx of tourists this year,

says Judy Lain, chief marketing of-

ficer at Wesgro, the Western Capes

Tourism, Investment and Trade

Promotion Agency.

The accommodation establish-

ments are much busier than last

year, confirms Sun Greeff, tour-

ism manager of the Cape Whale

Coast. The rand is veryweakat the

moment and overseas visitors seem

tobe takingadvantageof the favour-

able exchange rate.

According toGreeff, the statistics

for visitors to the CapeWhale Coast

tourism bureaus Hermanus,

Hangklip-Kleinmond, Stanford and

Gansbaaishowamarkedincrease.

During the month of October alone

6 269 people visited the bureaus,

comparedto3 802inthesamemonth

last year, and 2 842 in 2011.

The enquiries are coming in

thick and fast, adds Teressa Jones,

office manager of Hermanus Tour-

ism, and not only from overseas

vistors. I think the weaker rand is

seeing local visitors spending their

holiday at the coast, rather than

travelling abroad. We are heavily

bookedover theperiod20December

to 5 January; however there is still

availability.

General Manager of the Windsor

Hotel,BlakeAlbert, says theirbook-

ings are way ahead of last year.

Even the first twoweeks inDecem-

ber, which are normally quiet, are

busy this year. And the forward

bookings right up until February

are phenomenal. In fact, we have

had an incredible run since June,

and I thinkweare in for onehelluva

December.

Albertalso feels that thedeclining

rand plays a role by attracting for-

eigners and trapping locals.

Monique Oosthuizen, PA to the

general manager of The Marine, al-

so reports that for the first two

weeks in December they are busier

than usual, with high occupancy

continuing through January and

hurt tourism in the long run as visi-

tors will not return if they dont get

value for money.

MaryFauresaysshelikestothink

that the growth in tourism isnot on-

ly because of the weaker rand, but

rather the tremendous effort that

has been made by Hermanus Tour-

ismand theOverstrandMunicipali-

ty in implementing new marketing

strategies.

Things dont happen overnight,

but we are definitely moving in the

right direction, she says.

Through social media, word of

mouth and our tireless participa-

tion in tourism showcases, expos

and indabas both locally and inter-

nationally, as well as our develop-

mentofunique festivals throughout

the year, we are making our mark

and word is getting out there that

Hermanus is a great destination.

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Anotherman falls victim toATM fraud

JANINE VAN DER RIET

An elderly man in a wheelchair became the

second victim of an ATM card fraud scheme

at the Gateway Centre on Sunday afternoon,

only days after a 96-year old man was also

conned at the same ATM.

An amount of R4 000 was withdrawn from

the mans account on Sunday, after he had

finished his transaction at the Absa ATM.

He said he was offered help quite force-

fully by people standing around even though

he did not need any help.

According toMarelizeAcker, officeadmin-

istrator at the Gateway Centres centreman-

agement, many cases of fraud and theft have

been reported to them.

We suspect that the fraudsters drive a tur-

quoise Toyota Tazz with a CA registration

number, as we have seen them hanging

around the centre and ATMs for quite some

time now. When the security at the centre

tries to confront the suspects however,

they (usually) drive off.

The centre has informed police about the

incidents.

Hermanus police says they are aware of

about 40 incidents of card fraud orATM theft

at ATMs at the Gateway Centre and the cen-

tral business district this year.

According to lieutenant Fadila September,

spokesperson for the Hermanus police, they

have received information about possible

suspects involved in these scams and are fol-

lowing up on these leads.

The communication department of the

Hermanus police has embarked on aware-

ness campaigns around ATMs. They distrib-

uted pamphlets to users at ATMs and are

planning further awareness campaigns.

Police officers have also been made aware

of these incidents and increased patrols will

be conducted around the ATMs.

Thepublic isurgedonceagainto takecare

whenusingATMsandtonotaccepthelp from

strangers, September said.

Twomurder suspects remain in custody

JANINE VAN DER RIET

The two suspects arrested for the separate

murders of two Zwelihle residents remain in

custody.

Hermanus police detectives arrested both

suspects on the same day.

The suspect in the murder of Thobelani

Fuazani (23) in Mfundo Street appeared in

court on Tuesday. The case was postponed

until 3 December for a bail application. Fua-

zani died after he and the suspect allegedly

fought over a R1 coin in a shebeen. He was

stabbed in the chest and died on the scene.

In the second incident Nicolas Qobani (18)

waswaiting forhisbrotheroutsideashebeen

in Transit Camp when a man allegedly

stabbed him in the neck and ran away.

Qobani died on the scene. He was out on

bail in connection with a murder at the time

of the incident.

The suspect in this case abandonedhis bail

applicationandwill remain incustody,pend-

ing further investigation.

Pedestrian had two

operations since accident

JANINE VAN DER RIET

Lina Philander, the pedestrian who was

knocked down by a motorist in a black

VolkswagenBeetle at theKidbrooke turn off

in Onrus on the morning of Monday 18 No-

vember, is still in hospital.

A case of reckless and negligent driving

isbeinginvestigatedbytheHermanuspolice

against the driver.

The driver said he had lost control of his

vehicle and in the process knocked overPhi-

lander, who was crossing the road.

Philanderwas first takento theHermanus

Provincial Hospital and was later trans-

ferred to a hospital in Worcester.

Her daughterMonique says hermother is

still in hospital and has had to undergo two

operations so far, but that she is doing well

under the circumstances.

Monique thanked everyone most sincere-

ly for assisting her mother at the accident

scene.

We heard that a woman had taken blan-

kets and towels out of her car and also took

off her jersey to help keepmymotherwarm.

We also want to say thank you to the by-

standerswhophoned the ambulance andpo-

lice.We deeply appreciate all your assist-

ance.

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Saturday, 7 December 2013 at 09h30

Come and join us for

Breakfast, Tea and/or Lunch

Stalls include:-

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Boerewors Rolls, Mince & Vetkoek, Books, Handiwork

Peggy's Talent, Raffles, Tombola & White Elephant

All most welcome

Counting the cost

According to the Overstrand Munici-

palitys preliminary estimates, the re-

cent flood damage to infrastructure to-

talsbetweenR2MandR3M.It includes:

.Erosionofaccess routes toproduc-

tion boreholes T4/1 and T4/2, the

transformer, pipe and cable routes.

. Fernkloof Nature Reserve:

- Damage to 3 Damme access road

- One of the damwalls was damaged

- Bulk water pipe from the dam to

town has washed away

- Road to store and roads in the re-

serve were badly damaged

- Footpaths and walkways in the re-

serve are badly damaged

. Sandbaai sewage pump station

. Mount Pleasant security wall

.Wastewater Treatment Works se-

curity wall

. Swallow Park barrier wall

. Coastal boardwalks & pedestrian

bridges

. Stormwater pipe in Westcliff

. Stormwater c/o Main & Mimosa

Road

. Landa Street in Zwelihle

Other areas:

.Kleinmondpavedroads (Riemvas-

maak)

. Otter Close low level bridge

. Bettys Bay gravel roads

. Pringle Bay gravel roads

. Rooiels main water supply

. Gansbaai Caravan Park wall

. In Gansbaai the electrical depot

was floodedandsomeof theequipment

has been damaged.

Sections of the pavement on Marine Drive

in front of Swallow Park were washed

away by the floods. PHOTO: HEDDA MITTNER

Many roads in Bettys Bay have to be resur

faced after the heavy rains.

PHOTO: PAUL BOTHMA

Allparkingmarshalls in theHermanusCBD

are back on duty after they were unable to

work for about a week.

They could not perform their regular du-

ties due to lightning that damaged the Over-

strand Municipalitys communication net-

work (including the external server) over

last weekend when the area received over

165mm of rain.

Themunicipality was basically offline for

a week and the main parking computer

was also affected and the parkingmarshalls

could not operate as usual.

However, all parkingmanagement servic-

es are now up and running again.

Parking not free again

Insurance claims flooding in

KERRY VAN RENSBURG

Insurance companies have had their hands

full trying to assess the extent of the damage

caused by the recent flood to private house-

holds and small businesses.

Torrential rain on Friday 15 November

and Saturday 16 November flooded homes,

destroyed business premises and damaged

stock.

Donald Kau, head of corporate affairs at

Santam,says: Wevereceived justover1 000

claims estimated to be worth in the region

of R30 million at this point for the Somerset

West area all the way past Hermanus to

Gansbaai. These would primarily be house-

holds as well as small businesses.

Daniel Bothma fromDawieBothma Insur-

ance Consultancy in Hermanus, says Her-

manus didnt suffer that badly and as far as

claims go, it was not nearly as bad as they

had expected.

Daniel says they are agents for Santam,

and had about five claims which included a

clients carwhichwas ruinedafterhis entire

driveway was flooded, and homes that were

flooded madeworse by sewage running in-

to the houses.

Theyalsohadseveral smaller claimsrelat-

ed to flood damage.

Daniel says Santam are giving policyhold-

ers that have been impacted by the flood,

precedence at the moment, which means

their claims are being processed first.

NinaDeDoes,Hermanus branchmanager

ofPrismConsultants, confirmed this, saying

the insurancecompany (mostof theirclients

are insured throughSantam), codesanevent

like the flood as a catastrophic event, and all

claims for flood damage are linked and have

priority over regular claims.

De Does says this is because peoples

homes have been badly damaged and they

need to have them sorted out as quickly as

possible.

She says their clientswho have household

and homeowner insurance are insured

against disasters of this nature, which in-

cludes both the contents of their homes and

the physical structure of the house.

DeDoes says theyhave definitely received

more claims than normal and so far they

have 22 additional claims all as a result of

flood damage.

She says their biggest claim is for about

R500 000.

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Market visitorsnotdeterredbymud

KERRY VAN RENSBURG

Noonewhoenjoyed theglorious sunshine

and lively trading at the Hermanus Coun-

try Market on Saturday morning would

have guessed that onFriday a teamof peo-

ple were still trying tominimise the sites

major sludge problem.

The market was closed on Saturday 16 No-

vember because of the floods that ravaged the

Overstrand. They also could not run their

Wednesday evening market as the grounds,

on the edge of the cricket ground, were sod-

den.OnFriday22NovemberLizavanCoppen-

hagen, themarket organiser, said theground-

water seepage was so severe that when they

dug a hole to put in a pole, they discovered

a mass of water that had nowhere to go. Van

Coppenhagen said they were knee-deep in

mud.

Overall the market has lost 12 trading days

in the last fourmonths and in order to remain

sustainable they need a proper roof so that

they can keep going in the wet weather.

We have approximately 60 traders who re-

ly on the market for their income and there

are peoplewhoare suffering.We can ill afford

this kind of setback. said Van Coppenhagen

who was frustrated by the rain and the mud.

Toalleviate theground-water seepageprob-

lem, Andrienette Fourie and Andre van der

Merwe fromtheHermanusSportsClub (HSC)

committee organised a digger loader to dump

dry sand at the entrance to the market and

at the worst affected areas.

The digger loader and its driver came cour-

tesy of Peter Starke Civils.

Furrows were dug so the water could flow

into the nearby storm-water drainage area,

and sludge pumpswere installed to pump out

thousands of litres of water. This water had

to flow into the already overflowing and

swampy storm-water drain which runs along

the edge of the cricket ground in the direction

ofHermanusHigh in JoseBurmanRoad. Van

Coppenhagen says the market traders are

thankful to StevenMurphy fromCoastal Tool

Hire who provided the sludge pump at no

charge. On behalf of the market traders, Van

Coppenhagen would like to thank the many

people who came to their rescue on Friday.

Although the traders could trade on Satur-

day, thehoursofdiggingandthedigger loader

helpedprovideashort-termsolution toa long-

term problem. By Saturday, wooden pallets

were laid down in the soggiest areas for mar-

ket visitorswhostreamed inby thehundreds.

On Friday Liza van Coppenhagen (right) and

her team had sludge pumps going to drain

away ground water seepage. Michael Bayer

(left) from The Beanery, spent the entire day

digging, draining and sloshing around in

kneedeep mud. They were assisted by Victor

James and John Nyabunze.

PHOTOS: KERRY VAN RENSBURGHundreds of visitors enjoying a lovely day

out at the Country Market on Saturday.

Visitors had to

navigate a wooden

pallet bridge set

up in a particularly

muddy area, but

kids couldnt resist

getting dirty.

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JANINE VAN DER RIET

As part of his 16 Days of No Vio-

lence against Women and Chil-

dren campaign, Dan Plato, West-

ern Cape MEC for Community

Safety, visited Hermanus and

Zwelihle on Monday.

His first stopwasat the communi-

ty hall in Proteadorp, Kleinmond

where Plato raised his concerns re-

garding violence against women

and children. Plato thenwent to the

relaunch of the trauma room facili-

ty at the Kleinmond police station,

which was upgraded by the Busi-

ness Against Crime (BAC) and

Kleinmond Superspar.

Platos next stop was at the Her-

manus police station for the re-

launch of their trauma centre, to-

gether with representatives of BAC

and the owners of Eastcliff Spar.

Shawn Koen from BAC said they

started the initiative, in partner-

ship with police stations across the

country and with Spar as the spon-

sor, to transform all the trauma

rooms into a cosy, happy and safe

environment for victims.

All thevictimsupportroomswill

look the same,witha relaxedatmos-

phere, said Koen. These rooms

must assist victims to become vic-

tors at the end of the day.

Two such brave victors shared

theirstoriesattherelaunchceremo-

ny.

One is 69-year old Roseline Forte

from Mount Pleasant, who said she

is a victor today after being raped

by four men in 2001.

In 2002 she tested positive for

HIV/Aids, but says she is fighting

the stigmaaswell as the illnesswith

a smile on her face.

At theclinic IamknownasKan-

niedoodandthesistersareamazed

that I continue to live a good,

healthy life.

A volunteer at the trauma centre,

Christine May has helped Forte

over the years. Christine is my an-

gel in disguise. Without her help I

would have been lost.

Another brave victor, Irma van

Heerden, spokeaboutanabusive re-

lationship that almost cost her her

life. I am thankful that the police

stood byme, helpedme tomove out,

and kept me and my two children

safe. She spoke bravely about the

nightmare she went through.

Plato asked all non-profit organi-

sations to step in and help the trau-

ma room remain a place of comfort

and safety for the community.

It is time to speak out. If you are

abused, speak out. This is the only

way that this type of crime can be

stopped.

ColVincentCetyana,clustercom-

manderoftheHermanuspolice, told

Plato that every police station need-

ed a domestic violence office so that

cases of abuse could be followed up

regularly.

After Platos visit to the Her-

manus police station, hewent to the

community hall in Zwelihle where,

together with his entourage and

Overstrand municipality council-

lors, he took to the streets of Zwelih-

le, handing out goodie bags with

food and pamphlets to residents.

Our women and children have a

right to be safe and treated with re-

spect and care. Partners and family

membersmust takecareofeachoth-

er. Only when we have peace in our

homes can we have peace in our

communities, Plato said.

In the newly revamped trauma

room are: back, left: Shawn

Koen (Business Against Crime), Bern

van Heerden (Eastcliff Spar), Pieter

Scholtz (deputy mayor), Col Fran

cois de Wet. Front: Roseline Forte,

Col Vincent Cetyana, Lucille Mangi

alli (Cluster CPF chairperson), Dan

Plato and Irma van Heerden.

Councillor Ben Solomon handing

out food parcels to children in

Zwelihle.

PHOTOS: JANINE VAN DER RIET

Mothers benefit from

parenting programme

KERRY VAN RENSBURG

A celebration to showcase the

progress made by Parenting Worx

programme participants through-

out the yearwas held at the Zwelih-

le Community Hall on Thursday 21

November.

This child and family orientated

programme is run in Zwelihle,

Kleinmond,StanfordandGansbaai

by the Hermanus Rainbow Trust.

Parenting Worx started in Zwel-

ihle in 2009 with 14 women and has

since grown exponentially.

Speaking on behalf of the Rain-

bow Trust, Winnie Nywebeni said

parents who have been part of the

programme since the beginning

saytheycanseethechangeinthem-

selves and the positive results in

their own families.

The mothers, and a few fathers

who are part of the Parenting

Worxs Fatherhood programme,

have an opportunity twice a week,

to speak about their problems, ex-

periences and the challenges they

face. They also receive input on

how to lookafter their childrenand

be responsible parents. The pro-

gramme has an income generating

project in the formof a garden initi-

ative and participants are able to

play sport as a form of exercise and

stress relief.

Every Wednesday, medical stu-

dents from the University of Stel-

lenbosch visit the women and offer

parenting advice and a health care

programme.

At Thursdays event, groups of

women fromeachcommunitywere

represented and took to the stage

to tell what the programme meant

to them and to sing a number of

items which resounded through

the hall.

Members of the Zwelihle Parenting Worx programme took to the stage

at the Zwelihle Community Hall to sing a few songs as part of the

Rainbow Trusts yearend ceremony last Thursday.

PHOTO: KERRY VAN RENSBURG

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AMONG THE TOP 20 IN THE WORLD:

Wine Spectator, Americas leading interna

tional wine publication, recently selected

two wines from the HemelenAarde Valley

for their Top 100 Wines worldwide. The

Hamilton Russell Vineyards Chardonnay

2012 which was also recently awarded

five stars by the 2014 Platters Guide to

South African Wine had the special hon

our of being ranked among the Top 20. It

is the first time that a South African wine

has achieved this and proprietor Anthony

Hamilton Russell (above left, with winemak

er Hannes Storm), is extremely proud of his

team. It is also unheard of for a producer

to achieve two ratings on this prestigious

list the Hamilton Russell Vineyards Char

donnay 2012 was ranked number 19 and

the Ashbourne Sandstone 2008 was

number 71. The Top 100 wines are chosen

annually from a lineup of more than

17 000 wines from around the world that

are reviewed during the course of the year.

Only one other South African wine made it

on the list at number 93.

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KeepWhaleCoast FMonair

Whale Coast FM, the Overstrands very

own community radio station, turns five

in December.

Who would have thought that a conversa-

tion around a braai in 2007 would lead to the

issuing of a five-year licence from the Inde-

pendentBroadcastingAuthority of SouthAf-

rica (Icasa) the following year, said John

Mathew, the stations director. With some

timelygrant funding fromtheMediaDiversi-

ty and Development Agency (MDDA), the

firston-airstudiowasbuiltatVillageSquare.

Since December 2008, for 18 hours every

day, Whale Coast FM has been the rhythm

of the Overstrand. With two transmitters,

one above Hawston, the other above Her-

manus Heights, WCFM broadcasts from

Hangklip to Pearly Beach.

Catering to the needs of a diverse commu-

nity like that of the Overstrand isnt always

easy, but our eclectic mix of Afrikaans, Eng-

lish and isiXhosa programming seems to

havestruckahappybalance forall our listen-

ers, said Mathew.

This is certainly reflected by the many

calls the station and its presenters receive

daily. However, calls offering criticism or

suggestions are not only gladly received, but

invited on air, as they help us fine-tune the

station.

The timehasnowcomeforWCFMtorenew

its broadcast licence as well as to refurbish

some and replace other pieces of equipment

andtocarryoutgeneralmaintenance.Unlike

the national broadcaster, the SABC, Whale

Coast FM receives no licence fees or other

official sustenance for this purpose. The sta-

tion has to fund itself, and does so with the

committed support of local businesses. How-

ever, even this support does not cover all of

the expenses of keeping a radio station on air

and functioning for 18 hours a day.

WCFM is launching a fundraising cam-

paign, starting on Friday 29 November, to

guarantee its future. Tune in to 96 or

96.2 FM and help by donating in cash, via

bankdepositorEFT,orusethehandy donate

now button on www.whalecoastfm.co.za

Banking details: Breakthrough Adven-

tures,NedbankHermanus,1345044585.Refer-

ence will be your cell number.

His eyeswere bigger than his stomach

JANINE VAN DER RIET

There was a jolly atmos-

phere at Goddards Pub &

Grill in Onrus on Tuesday

afternoon as one man pre-

pared himself to devour a

2,5 kg steak within a two

hour time limit.

It all started when local

resident Francois du Toit

sat in the pub a few weeks

ago,bragging thatheate

a 2,4 kg steak in Vreden-

burgat theRooikransRes-

taurant 19 years ago.

Men are men and mo-

ments later the patrons

dared Du Toit to better his previous record,

all in the name of charity. The bets started

rolling in with donations of R100 each prom-

ised if Du Toit managed to finish the steak.

JanCilliers andPieterSchoombewere cer-

tain their money was safe. Phill Reynolds,

owner of Goddards Pub & Grill, also put a

bet down for R240. Du Toit said he would do-

nate R500 to Operation Brakkenjan, if he

couldnt finish the 2,5 kg

steak.

Thedatewas set forTues-

day at 15:00. The pub was

packed. The steak was

grilled to perfection and

served with a huge green

salad.

Du Toit got stuck in and

tucked in, but had tohands-

up at 16:30 after eating

1,97kgsoftheoriginal2,5kg.

Even though he did not

manage to finish, everyone

who had made bets still do-

nated their money as well

as a bit extra toBrakkenjan

over and above the R500 do-

nated by Du Toit himself.

This brought the total amount to R1 002

which will go towards Operation Brakken-

jans fund-raiser on 4 December.

Du Toits girlfriend, Heidi Nortier phoned

him shortly after his steak-eating attempt to

tell himshewaspreparing steak rolls for din-

ner. Needless to say, Du Toits face turned all

shades of green.

Owner of Goddards Pub & Grill,

Phill Reynolds holds the 2,5 kg

steak pieces that Francois du Toit

attempted to eat, as part of a

fundraising dare.

JANINE VAN DER RIET

This is your last chance to buy tickets to

theHermanusTimesOperationBrakken-

jan fundraising dinner dance onWednes-

day 4 December at the Sandbaai hall.

Sponsored prizes up for grabs have

beenstreaming inandguestscan look for-

ward to amazing lucky draws and a small

auction. The theme is Back to School and

anything goes, from pigtails and school

uniforms to sports gear.

Some of the partys proceeds will go to

the Hermanus Animal Welfare Society.

Tickets cost R100 pp and includes din-

ner and entertainment. Annelie Bragan-

ca and Gerhard Swiegers from Infinite

Dance (iDance) Ballroom & Latin will

give a short demonstration.

A cash bar is available. Purchase your

tickets at the Hermanus Times, or from

Vees Video, Hermanus. For more infor-

mation contact Janine@hermanus-

times.co.za.

Last chance to RSVP for dinner

NEW LOOK: The Hermanus police station is being

revamped inside and out. The renovations will con

tinue until March 2014 and residents will be happy

to hear that the faded pink exterior colour of the

the police station will now change to a beige/

cream colour. All the offices too are being repaint

ed, with new flooring and new plumbing pipes and

systems being put in place. The cells have also

been modernised. PHOTOS: JANINE VAN DER RIET

The driveway and backyard of

the police station will also be

tarred. The police ask that eve

ryone be patient while the ren

ovations are taking place.

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28 November, 2013

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Builders Trade Depot, your favourite Hardware and

Building Material store has a new jacket, and is

bringing you an even better shopping experience.

Visit Builders Express

Hermanus for some amazing Festive Season specials.

Builders Express, your local Home DIY and Garden

Centre.

Builders Express Hermanus

is Trading 7 days a week

Monday Friday 07h30-17h30

Saturday 08h00-14h00

Sunday 09h00-13h00

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Hermanus

028 313 0044

Duran Proper and his friendly and hardworking staff

www.fishgate.co.za_BC_4371

For more information, please visit www.bolandcollege.com

or contact: Caledon Campus t: 028 212 3270

Hermanus Campus t: 028 313 1154

Register at Boland College from 8-10 January 2014,

for one of these programmes:

Caledon Campus

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Duminy (nr. 3),

Chantel Salies

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Schoolboywinsmobile

appcompetition

A Gr 11 IT whizz from Her-

manus High is the Western

Cape winner of the Mobile

Application Design (MAD)

challenge.

For this competition, Jaco

du Plooy developed a mobile

app called CV Creator, which

allows users to create a per-

sonal and professional Cur-

riculum Vitae.

Jaco says entry forms were

sent to schools and colleges

that offer Information Tech-

nology (IT) as a subject and

the 70 top achievers in IT and

maths in the Western Cape

were selected to take part in

the MAD challenge, which

was hosted by BlackBerry.

The first part of the compe-

tition was a course to educate

the competitors about mobile

programming (the making of

mobile apps) and the world of

apps, says Jaco.

The training was followed by the actual

competition. Entrants competed against one

another to make an app that would wow the

judges and get the best score in fields of usa-

bility, economic value, programming diffi-

culty, what was done in the time given, gen-

eraldesignof theappanduser-friendliness.

Only 18 of the 70 participants completed

the task and handed in apps.

Jaco says his CV Creator enables users to

enter their details into the given fields and

the app then writes the information into a

pdf document, which serves as an electronic

CV.

After creating your CV on the app, you

can, forexample,attachtheCV

to an e-mail and send it to pos-

sible employers as a job appli-

cation, he explains.

One of the big advantages

of this app is that it is mobile

and you can carry it with you

at all times since it is on your

smartphone. The CVs that are

created are also saved on your

phone which means they are

always accessible.

Jaco says Duhard Swanep-

oel, a friend from school who

takes graphic design as a sub-

ject, helped him develop the

face of the app which in-

cludes the unique identifying

logo and icon.

At the prize giving function

on 8 November it was an-

nounced that Jacos app

achieved the best score and

that he was the winner of the

Western Cape division of the

competition.

He received a BlackBerry

hamper with a T-shirt, pen, bag and a new

BlackBerry z10 smartphone.

As the winner of this competition Jaco

says: I am now able to publish my app on

Blackberrys app world from which all

BlackBerry owners around the world can

purchase my app.

He says the MAD challenge was a great

learning experience andhehopes that itwill

open the right doors when he applies for ter-

tiary education next year. I would like to

thank my IT teacher JA Victor and CAT

teacher Nico Claassen for teaching me IT

skills as well as my mother who took me to

the lessons in Bellville every week.

Jaco du Plooy, who de

signed a mobile app

which can create elec

tronic CVs, is the West

ern Cape winner of the

MAD challenge.

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Donation towardsMarimbaset

A member of a German horticul-

tural group, which visits Fern-

kloof Nature Reserve annually,

has donated R2 500 to the Haw-

ston Childrens Marimba Band.

AnkeMattern, tour organiser, and

her group have, over several years,

contributed funds for the establish-

ment of a fynbos garden at Hawston

Primary School. Because of the

buildingproject currentlyunderway

attheschool, theplantshavebeenup-

rooted and replanted until construc-

tion is complete.

This year the horticultural group,

which visited Fernkloof on 12 No-

vember, has shifted its focus to the

Hawston Childrens Marimba Band

and the donation made will go to-

wardsbuying theirownMarimbaset

whichcostsR35 000.Upuntil nowthe

band, under the keen influence of

marimba band instructor Anne-

marie Kotze since 2004, has used the

set which belongs to the Enlighten

Eduation Trust.

At the event guests, who also in-

cluded Mayor Nicolette Botha-

Guthrie and representatives from

Harold Porter Botanical Gardens

andEnlighten,werewelcomedbythe

Marimba players.

Anyonewhowould like to contrib-

utetowardsthe fundcancontactBar-

ry Stanley on 072 775 9050.

Enjoying the reception held at the Fernkloof Nature Reserve

to welcome the German horticultural tour group, are (from

left) Magriet Peters, Betsie Ryke, Annemarie Kotze, Eunice

Jurgens, Mayor Nicolette BothaGuthrie and Anke Mattern

(German tour organiser). PHOTOS: KERRY VAN RENSBURG

A member of the German horticultural tour group

donated R2 500 towards buying the Hawston Chil

drens Marimba Band their own set of marimbas.TIDY REWARD: The children from Marinas School of Dance who

participated in the production A Rumour, recently won R1 000 from

OAK (Overstrand Arts/Kuns) for their performance and their teach

er Marina Rautenbach used the prize money to have nifty dance

bags made for the participants so that they can keep all their ballet

gear together. PHOTO: KERRY VAN RENSBURG

Philip Swarts, here with teacher

Alfoncess Willemse, also donat

ed money to Blommeland Play

group for cupboards and tables

in one of the classrooms.

EDUCATIONAL PLAY: Philip Swarts (right)

from Hawston Sea Farms contributed education

al toys and resources to Sonstraaltjie Crche in

Hawston, much to the delight of Carol Septem

ber, the schools head teacher

PHOTOS: KERRY VAN RENSBURG

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News

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An exceptional lifestyle facility in the heart of the Overberg.

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115870 HERMANUSTIMES

www.ayandambanga.co.za

Overstrand Munisipaliteit is n dinamiese

sentrum van uitnemendheid waar die gebied

se besonderse potensiaal binne n pragtige

omgewing ontsluit word.Ons taak is om ewewigtige

groei en ontwikkeling binne ons natuurlike omgewing

tot voordeel van al ons mense in hulle onderskeie

gemeenskappe te bevorder. Die Munisipaliteit sluit die

Hangklip/Kleinmond,Hermanus, Stanford en Gansbaai areas in.

Overstrand Munisipaliteit is n werkgewer met n beleid van gelyke geleenthede wat daarna

streef om n dinamiese en effektiewe diens aan sy gemeenskap te lewer. Bevoegde en

selfgemotiveerde mense wat uitdagings geniet, word genooi om deel van di topspan te word

en vir die volgende pos aansoek te doen:

Senior BeStuurder: KleinmondAdminiStrASie

Direktoraat: Gemeenskapsdienste (Verw.:WC0320470) Salaris: R480 636 per jaar

Minimum vereistes: n Graad in Publieke Administrasie of gelykwaardige kwalifikasie Sertifikaat in

Munisipale Finansile Bestuur (SAKO kwalifikasie ID Nr 48965), soos bepaal in Regulasie 493 gedateer

15 Junie 2007 5 jaar ondervinding in n senior munisipale bestuursposisie bewese kennis van publieke

deelname prosesse,projekbestuur,finansile bestuur, leierseienskappe en klintediens rekenaarvaardigheid

n geldige kode B-/EB-rybewys uitstekende skriftelike en mondelinge kommunikasievaardigheid in

minstens twee van die drie amptelike tale van dieWes-Kaap.

Hooffunksies:Verantwoordelik vir: monitering en evaluering van dienslewering en -standaarde van

verskillende Direktorate namens die Munisipale Bestuurder monitering, evaluering en advisering van

uitvoerende bestuurspan en Raadslede rakende organisatoriese integriteit optrede as kommunikasie-

skakel tussen die gemeenskap en die Munispaliteit optrede namens die Munisipale Bestuurder met

spesifieke projekte/programme, taakspanne, komitees en werkgroepe bestuur die administrasie van die

streekskantoor.

Spesiale voorwaardes: gereelde bywoning van vergaderings, werkswinkels en opleiding weg van die

werksplek en buite normale werksure moet druk- en konfliksituasies kan hanteer.

Meer inligting kan verkry word deur die Direkteur: Gemeenskapdienste, mnr R.Williams by 028 313 8156

te skakel.

Benewens die bovermelde salarisse bied hierdie pos mededingende voordele wat n 13de tjek,

mediese bystand, pensioenvoordele, n behuisingsubsidie/-toelaag, deelname aan die Perk

vervoerskema asook meubelvervoer onder bepaalde voorwaardes insluit.

Rig asseblief n omvattende CV met n dekbrief aan die Senior Bestuurder: Menslike Hulp-

bronne,Munisipaliteit Overstrand, Posbus 20,Hermanus 7200.

Let wel:Oorspronklik gewaarmerkte afskrifte van u kwalifikasies en rybewys word vir keuring

vereis en moet u CV vergesel.Kandidate wat nie al die ondersteunende dokumentasie indien

nie, sal nie vir hierdie pos oorweeg word nie. Meld asseblief die verwysingsnommer van die

pos waarvoor u aansoek doen.Ontvangs van aansoeke sal nie erken word nie en geen onder-

steunende dokumentasie sal terugbesorg word nie.

Overstrand Munisipaliteit is n Gelyke Geleenthede-werkgewer. Kandidate vanuit die aange-

wese groepe word aangemoedig om aansoek te doen.

Sluitingsdatum:Vrydag, 13 Desember 2013 om 15:00

Indien u nie binne ses weke n die sluitingsdatum van ons verneem het nie, kan u aanvaar dat u aansoek onsukses-

vol was. Die Raad behou die reg om geen aanstelling te maak nie.

Overstrand Municipality is a dynamic

centre of excellence combining great

potential with a beautiful setting. Our task

is to bring about growth and development

to the benefit of all our people, in their different

communities, whilst maintaining a balance with

nature.The Municipality includes the areas of Hangklip/

Kleinmond,Hermanus, Stanford and Gansbaai.

Overstrand Municipality, an equal opportunity employer, strives to render a dynamic

and effective service to the community. Competent and self-motivated people who

enjoy challenges are invited to join our leading team and to apply for the following

vacancy:

Senior mAnAger: KleinmondAdminiStrAtion

Directorate: Community Services (Ref.:WC0320470) Salary: R480 636 per annum

Minimum requirements: a Degree in Public Administration or equivalent qualification Certificate

in Municipal Financial Management (SAQA Qualification ID No. 48965) as provided for in Regulation 493

dated 15 June 2007 5 years experience in a senior municipal management posisition proven knowledge

of public participation processes, project management, finacial management, leadership skills and client

service computer literacy a valid code B/EB drivers licence excellent written and oral communcation

skills in at least two of the three official languages of theWestern Cape.

Main functions: Responsible for: monitoring and evaluating service delivery and standards of the

different Directorates on behalf of the Municipal Manager monitoring,evaluating and advising the executive

management team and Ward councilors on the organisational integrity acting as a communication link

between the community and the municipality acting on behalf of the Municipal Manager for specific

projects/programmes, task teams, committees and work groups managing the administration of the

regional offices.

Special conditions: regular attendance of meetings, workshops and training away from the workplace

and outside normal working hours must be able to handle pressure and conflict situations.

More information may be obtained by contacting the Director: Community Services, Mr R.Williams on

028 313 8156.

In addition to the abovementioned salaries, this position offer competitive benefits which

include a 13th cheque, medical aid, pension, housing subsidy/allowance, participation in the

Perk car allowance scheme and removal costs under certain conditions.

To apply, please forward a comprehensive CV with a covering letter to the Senior Manager:

Human Resources,Overstrand Municipality, PO Box 20,Hermanus 7200.

Please note: Original certified proof of your qualification/s and drivers licence is a require-

ment for selection and must be attached to your CV. Candidates who do not submit all the

supporting documentation as requested, will not be considered for these positions. Please

quote the reference number of the position for which you are applying. Receipt of applica-

tions will not be acknowledged and no supporting documentation will be returned.

Overstrand Municipality is an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates from the designated

groups are encouraged to apply.

Closing date: Friday, 13 December 2013 at 15:00

If you do not hear from us within six weeks of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

The Council reserves the right not to make any appointments.

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Briewe

Letters

ATM fraud a reality

We have preached about this topic

many times in different articles, but

still there are innocent, soft targets be-

ing besieged by people with no con-

science, who steal other peoples hard-

earned money.

Many of us feel weve heard it all be-

foreandpay littleheedwhen thepolice

warn us to be vigilant and wary when

drawing money but it is the truth.

Next time you visit an ATM, first

look around you. Are there any suspi-

cious looking people about? Is there a

security guard nearby? Does the bank

have surveillance cameras focused on

the ATM?

It isabitofamysteryas tohowexact-

ly thieves use skimming devices to

gain access to your money after you

leavetheATM,butonethingis forsure

youshouldalways lookaround,make

sure nobody is lurking about and do

not ever ask for help.

Rather ask a friend or family mem-

ber to go with you.

If you need assistance, go into your

bank and ask the staff to help you.

The closer it gets to the festive sea-

son, the more desperate and careless

thieves are becoming.

Take care of yourself, and yourmon-

ey.

Understand our rights

InresponsetothereactionofThamiePoniand

Bobby von During to my letter (Who and

from where are the marchers? Hermanus

Times 21 November) just the following:

The gentlemen refer to the Constitution re-

garding the freedom of movement (Art.21:1).

Precisely my point: If people are not happy

with what they get from the (DA) provincial

and local government, they are free to go to

any ANC-governed province.

The Constitution also says: Everyone has

the right, peacefully and unarmed, to assem-

ble, to demonstrate, to picket and to present

petitions. (Art.17)

They are, however, not free to engage in ri-

otous, destructive and criminal behaviour.

What is more, the Constitution guarantees

the right to have access to adequate hous-

ing (26.1). Nowhere does the Constitution

guarantee any right to free housing.

If that were the case, then every present

homeowner can claim payback of the full

amount of their house from government

that is the consequence of reading free into

the Constitution.

The argument that government provides

Municipal Infrustructure Grant (MIG) fund-

ing for theupgrading of informal settlements,

is even more condemning on the riotous be-

haviour of the marchers.

Why protest against a local government, if

it is the state who fails to provide sufficient

funding?

And yes, I am worried about the plight of

fellow South Africans and the atrocious con-

ditions they are living under. But no, I dont

think that swamping one province is the an-

swer.

Weneedtodevelop, ineverysense, theprov-

ince where the needs of these people are not

being met.

The Eastern Cape, for one, has everything

needed to provide massive economic growth,

and all the benefits accruing from that.

Whyshouldpeoplegoelsewhere, liveunder

atrocious conditions, wait long for housing,

have to resort to begging just because that

province is being mal-governed?

CONCERNED RESIDENT

Thanks to helpful officials

Having lived in the Bahamas for close to

13years Ihavebecomeaccustomedtotrop-

ical storms and hurricanes, and the ins

and outs of preparing for the onslaught

and aftermath. With the recent rain

stormswe experienced inHermanus it re-

mindedmeof those times butwhat I found

challenging this time was the fact that I

was not prepared.

IntheBahamasstoreswouldbeopenun-

til late hours providing peoplewith all the

necessaryequipmenttheyneededtobarri-

cadeandsealoffdoorsandwindowstopre-

vent flooding from the approaching

storms. With our tenants already having

water gushing into their apartment I felt

hopeless and all I could do was carry over

as many towels and quilts to try and soak

up as much water as possible.

Whentherainstarted to subsideonSun-

daymorningmyhusbandand I jumped in-

to our car to get gumboots and a can of

sealant to try and prevent more water

from rushing into the apartment.

It was by Gods grace that Jared from

Agrimarkpickedup the phone and agreed

towait forus to purchase these items. Sad-

ly the water levels were too high for the

sealant to work leaving me with a feeling

of hopelessness until I heard the sound of

a pump in the neighbourhood.

I drove around like a crazy woman fol-

lowing the pump sounds, turning my car

off to pin point the direction until I found

Overstrand Fire and Rescue helping out

one of the neighbours. They came to in-

spect our situation and were more than

happy to accommodate us.

These men and women saved the day,

freely giving of their time to those inneed.

Giving them a plate of food was a gesture

that paled in comparison to the gift they

gave us by draining the water for us.

Thankyou toOverstrandFire andRescue

and Protection Services, andmy heartfelt

sympathies to those who lost a great deal

during this storm.

NICOLE DU TOIT-MCCABE

WESTCLIFF

Dankie vir die ekstra

myl vir matrieks

Baie dankie aan al die vakadviseurs en som-

mige onderwysers van die onderwysdeparte-

ment van hierdie distrik, vir die uitstekende

wyse waarop julle die matriekhersieningsge-

sprekke op Whale Coast fm 96 aangebied het.

Dit word waardeer deur leerders, ouers en

die gemeenskap.

Die aanbiedingswasopSaterdae en sommi-

ge van julle moes ver ry om hier te kom.Mnr.

Smithet selfsdievloede inSomerset-Wes trot-

seer om die matrieks te bemagtig. Gelukkig

is hy n goeie swemmer!

Your presentations were very professional

and of a high standard.

We appreciate your attitude of wanting to

serve the community. Thank you for giving

your time and for sharing your knowledge

and expertise with the learners and other lis-

teners.

It is inspiring to know that there are dedi-

cated people like you in Education.

NELIA LOUW

WHALE COAST FM

Hulp word waardeer ty-

dens vloed, maar aan-

merkings ni

Verlede Saterdagaand net na ses het ek, my

ma en drie honde met ons motor voor Arun-

dalstraat 15 in n dam water gaan staan.

Die water het stelselmatig in die motor ge-

stroom en ek het uit die motorvenster geklim

om hulp te gaan soek.

n Paar strate verder het ek n klompmense

tegekom wat teruggehardloop het om ons te

help.

Dankie, dankie vir daardie mans, vrouens

en kinders; julle is waarlik engele op aarde.

To the people from the housewho came out

towatchandtoldmymotherof 80 tostopshou-

ting for help and to help yourself lady, your

unkindness still stuns me.

KAREN VOGEL

HERMANUS

EDITORIAL COMMENT

5 GENERATIONS

CELEBRATE CENTERI-

AN: Frances Zillen,

who turned 100 on Fri

day, is here seen cele

brating with friends and

family at Mollegren

Park, Eastcliff. Five gen

erations of Zillens were

at the birthday party,

the youngest only seven

months old. From left:

Frances with baby Ro

byn Bulmer (Francess

greatgreatgrandchild),

Tamara Bulmer, Fred Zil

len, Richard Zillen and

Louise Zillen. Frances

says she reached her

100th birthday thanks

to her good children

and no drinking or

smoking all her life.

PHOTO: JANINE VAN DER

RIET

Nicole du ToitMcCabe sent in this photo

of the helpful members from Overstrand

Fire and Rescue and OM Protection Serv

ices who assisted her and her family dur

ing the floods on the weekend of 15/16

November.

Thank you NG Kerk

Having lived in Hermanus for more than 20

years and taking a keen interest in those less

fortunate thanmyself, I have come to the con-

clusion that the NG Kerk Hermanus is an

amazing organisation that is run by true

Christians who make a real difference.

I am not a member of this church, but I

would like to express my whole-hearted sup-

port to Santie, the social worker, who, by

charging the needy a very nominal fee for

clothes, is allowing them tokeep their dignity

and to develop a sense of responsibility.

This fee then goes towards helping other

good causes, like meals for the aged and the

homeless.

Thank you to all those caring people at the

NG Kerk who make a positive difference and

to all the citizens of our lovely town, please

support themwith any unwanted clothes and

other goods.

K. RUDNICK

Empower thedisempowered inourmidst

Despite the typical vitality, spontaneity and

goodwill that prevail among the dwellers of

present-day South African townships, the

danger is very real that many of these impov-

erished, overcrowded and ever-expanding ar-

easmaydevelop into sprawling, crime-ridden

and out-of- control ghettoes. Zwelihle, our lo-

cal township, is no exception as it continues

to experience a constant influx, mostly from

the Eastern Cape.

The worrying factor is that most of these

daily arrivals are cash-strapped and without

homes or employment awaiting them at this

end. But if one wishes to gain some perspec-

tive in this regard, one needs to be willing to

confront some uncomfortable realities: An

EasternCapecitizenwhohasa stable income,

lives in a house with running water and elec-

tricity, and has basic amenities such as

schools, clinics and shopswithin reach, is un-

likely to get onto a bus or taxi, in the hope

of finding a better life elsewhere.

The fellowSouthAfrican,whoarrives from

the Eastern Cape, is more likely to be an im-

poverished person with limited skills, some-

one who finds himself deprived of opportuni-

ties andmeans to break out of his cycle of des-

peration.

Despite my natural inclination towards

positivity, I havecome to considerSouthAfri-

ca a desperate place, a country in need of a

drastic turnabout strategy if it is to succeed

in the long term. Twenty years down the line

it has become obvious to me that the govern-

ment, in many ways, has neither the ability,

nor the capacity, to do justice to thehopes and

dreams of the township dwellers, and in par-

ticular the youths, amongwhom Iworked ex-

tensively for many years.

My hope is invested in the empowered

South African who constantly reaches out to

his fellowmen.As I see it, whether ourmotive

is altruistic or self-survival, a turnabout will

onlycomeaboutifweallendeavourtoempow-

er the disempowered in our midst.

THEO DE WET

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Briewe

Letters

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INFO FOR NOVEMBER

Coldest day: 14.7C on 25th November Warmest day: 31.9C on 25th November

Rainfall: 3.3mm on 27 November Total rainfall for November: 124,6mm

De Bos dam level: 100.6% Average rainfall for November: 34.3mm

Weather forecast info website: www.infosight.co.za/weather/SouthAfrica/WesternCape/Hermanus/

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)Whenwill the debate about theAnimalWel

fare Shop end? I am entitled to my personal

opinion, now give it up.

) Daar is n hele spul brakke in Sandbaai wat

aanhoudend blaf. Kan die eienaars nie asse

blief die honde wat so aanhoudend vir niks

blaf, stilmaak nie? Dit is baie irriterend.

) Aan die Engelse mense wat so kla oor te

veelAfrikaans indiekoerant:Net soosonsAfri

kaners geleer Engels praat en lees het, kan julle

leer Afrikaans praat en lees. Ek dink die arme

Hermanus Times weet nie meer hoe om almal

tevrede te hou nie. Kla eerder oor iets wat saak

maak . . .

)Met al die nuweaanstellings kanOverstrand

Munisipaliteit se naam nou verander na n

werkskeppingorganisasie. Daars beslis nie

werk vir almal nie. J.P.

)Die Plaaskombuis moet nie kla oor die wind

pomp nie. Dit gaan oor diens en die kos. Die

son moet op almal skyn. Kom tog reg Herma

nus. Petri hou asseblief daai windpomp net

daar. DEBBIE GERSTNER

) There are lots of positive comments from fo

reign tourists, day visitors andhappy residents.

Great not to have parking marshals breathing

down our necks. Hope this can stay forever.

Happy CBD business owner. (Ed. see article

on page 3) HAPPY CBD BUSINESS

OWNER

) There is never a Focus On for Onrus busi

nesses. Does the Hermanus Times know where

it is, or dont they want to venture over the brid

ge?

)Na aanleiding vanMoeks se skrywe oor die

prysuitdeling en kies van prefekte: Ja ek stem

saam, dit is traumaties, maar maak nie saak

waar en hoe dit gehou word nie, die verwag

ting en teleurstellings bly maar groot. Die kin

ders moet besef en leer dat hulle nie in als kan

uitblinknie.Disooknie nsaalvol vreemdelinge

nie, want teen die tyd dat jy in gr. 7 kom, ken

die kinders amper almal in die saal. Ek het drie

kinders deur Laerskool Hermanus, waarvan

ons laaste een volgende jaar in gr. 7 is. Sy is

gekies as prefek en baie dankbaar daarvoor.

Ongelukkig nie ons ander twee nie, maar hulle

moes maar aanvaar en aanbeweeg. Ek per

soonlik dink dis n perfekte geleentheid. Die

kinders word vereer vir hul harde werk deur

die jaar en ons prefekte is die leiers van die

skool. OOK N MOEKS

) Dankie Moeks. Ek stem saam met jou. Dit

is nie gepas die kies van leiers by die laerskool

op die aand van die prysuitdeling nie. Veral

hierdie jaar. Almal praat daaroor. RIANA

)How disgusting that the newminimumwage

for domestic workers is between R9,63 and

R11,27 per hour. This is a wage designed to

leave people destined to the inhuman cycle of

poverty.

) Die Dienssentrum van Onrusgemeente vol

doen aan n groot behoefte. Baie dankie vir

elkeen se besoek aan die teetuin. MARIE

)Die Kersmelodrama van dieNGKerk inOn

rusrivier was asemrowend. Chookie, jy het

soos n engel gelyk toe jy Memory van Elaine

Paige gesing het. Ek sal elke maand na so n

sanguitvoering gaan kyk. Ek soek nou n CD

vanElaine Paige.Dankie vir nwonderlike lied.

H

) Ek het Dinsdag 20 November om 11:30 in

die hoofweg gery op pad na Gateway en reg

oor die Engen Garage het n man met n silwer

4x4, Shoreline Cement heerlik op sy selfoon

gepraat en geen beheer oor die spoed gehad

nie. Hy kon nie van baan verwissel nie a.g.v.

sy geselsery en ry toe maar die heeltyd op my

buffer. Kan die verkeer nie asseblief in privaat

motors ry en mense beboet soos in die Kaap

wat op hul selfoon praat terwyl hulle bestuur

nie; en kandiemotoriste asseblief nmotorspa

sie voor hulle handhaaf, want n mens is bang

as jy moet rem trap. n Mens is ook bang om

by stoptekens te stop omdat hulle in jou kan

vasry.

) Is management atWoolworths really serious

that you have to park for a minimum of two

hours free or face a fine for exceeding that?

Their sign says so.

)Whats upwith theman that sits on the bench

in frontofPicknPayeveryday?PIETERVER-

MAAK

) Ek sukkel om gewig te verloor. Ek hoor jy

kry n inspuiting met natuurlike bestanddele

wat die vetselle afbreek. Het iemand dalk meer

inligting hieroor en waar in Hermanus dit be

skikbaar is? Of enige ander raad is welkom.

CORN

) Still missing: our practices cat Rita (calico)

wentmissing last Friday night during the storm.

She is sorely missed by all at Walkerbay Vet

Clinic (Industrial area).

)Donderdag se Times het advertensies gehad

van paneelkloppers Jan Naude van Auto Aid.

Jy is die mees toegewyde paneelklopper in die

dorp. Hou so aan. GIEPIE

) The best seafood platter in town is at Tipples

in Onrus. Thank you for the good value.

COLIN

HappyChanuka

On behalf of the Messianic Hebrew Roots com-

munity of Hermanus, I would like to wish eve-

ryone who celebrates the Feast of Dedication,

a happy Chanuka.

Laat ons hierdie feesseisoen ons lewens op-

nuut toewy aan onsHemelse Vader en vir Hom

skyn met n helder glans.

Kontak Gerhard by 082 437 5761 of besoek

www.moadium.za.org vir meer inligting.

GERHARD GROENEWALD

SANDBAAI

Nog so spatseltjie

Nie dat dit saak maak dat die vere in Weer-

haan se hoenderhok waai nie, maar die hele

week is nog net benoude ure danksy diewoe-

linge met sonvlekke en dinge wat weerstel-

sels en selfone omkrap.

Oom Langfaan s: Welcome to the party.

Daar by hom is die duiwel ook los.

Die gefoeter in die bolug draai alles rond-

om skerp veranderinge in lugdruk en son-

vlekke.

Op die keper beskou, is selfs die Indiese

hoogdrukdoer rondomMariondeurmekaar,

te midde van die rens aan die Oos-Kaap.

DieAtlantiesehoogdrukwatmoet help om

die droNoordwes-Kaap se ellende onder die

boere te verlig, is skoon die kluts kwyt

Die huidige prentjie landwyd is kommer-

wekkendgenoegomtepraatvandroogtesoos

laas in 1933. Die somerrens hou net aan en

aan met vog wat in die noordooste rondom

Madagaskar opbou, maar aan die weste van

ons land kan tans min of niks gebeur om die

droogtewat versprei te keer nie. Die seestro-

me spring ook baie rond. Selfs met die ligte

trekkragkanditvirkleintjiesenkindersver-

al rondomDinsdag in die vlak water gevaar-

lik wees. Dit behoort eers rondom 4 Desem-

ber vir hulle veilig te wees. Ouers moet nie

vir n oomblik die rug ophulle draai nie.Hou

hulle maar fyn dop.

Daar bly n klein moontlikheid oor dat die

maan, wat nou in sy laaste kwartier sy trek-

krag op die aarde verslap, sal help om in die

suidevandie land rondomdieKaap nbietjie

rustiger deinings te verskaf en min vog die

lug sal instuur.

Die bietjie nattigheid wat ons Vrydagmid-

dag oor die Overstrand (minder as 0,5 mm)

kanverwag , salweerhoofsaaklikuit die oos-

tekom.Dit isoorloopvogndiegoeierens

wat daar val.

Die bietjie ren wat Vrydagmiddag na vyf

val, bringdie temperatuur indieOverstrand

weer af en eers teen Sondag kry onsweer hit-

te vanoor 20 C.Maandagoggend is diewarm

oostewind weer met ons en styg dit na 26 C,

of so lyk dit.

Dit is ook Maandagnag se kant dat die

noordwes weer kop uitsteek en benewens n

breuk in die wolke teen Dinsdagmiddag, kry

die Overstrand tot 13 mm ren reg deur tot

Woensdag.

Lesers wat e-posse gestuur het wys op die

stand van die maan en die antwoord is ja,

hy benvloed die weer vanaf sy sowat 350 000

km nogal erg.

Dentistsmagic touch

Im 71 and have been terrified of dentists for

as long as I can remember. At last, after having

eight teeth extracted and dentures made by Dr

MickeyFauel, allmy fears have beendispelled.

His touch is magic. Thanks Doc!

EMILY IMMELMAN

VERMONT

Oosiegets the jobdone

On Sunday 17 November I was treated to

some top-drawer service beyond the nor-

mal call of duty, and experienced some-

thing about staff attitudes and relation-

ships from the people of Hermanus Supa

Quick. The story goes like this:

On Sunday morning I was stuck. The

carwouldnt start, the battery having giv-

en up the ghost overnight. It is five years

old, after all. On Saturday evening I

thought a problem was looming, but

hoped to survive through Sunday until

Monday. I tested thecells.Nodoubt, anew

battery was required.

So now what to do? It was Sunday no-

body is open! Ah, maybe Julie Minnaar

knewsomeone; shesbeeninthebusiness.

So I phoned her and told her the prob-

lem. I need a new battery. Do you know

if anyone is open? Julie said she would

SMS me someones number.

Then my cellphone went; it showed

Ooswaldsnumber.Hemustbe the tech-

nician, I thought. I phoned the number,

got a message to leave a message, and did

so.

Shortly thereafter, aman phoned about

the message and I told him my need. He

said hes just entering church, can I hang

on for an hour until 10 oclock. I said OK.

Just overhalf anhour later I sawavehi-

cle outside my gate and a tall, big guy ap-

proaching. Id seen him before, at Supa

Quick, but hes not the battery technician

he owns the place. He is the grootbaas!

ItwasOoswaldOosthuizenhimself, but

why soquickly? It turnedout that hiswife

alsoreceivedamessageduringtheservice

to attend to a medical case.

Theywereinchurchjustdowntheroad,

so they came via my place, picked me up,

dropped her off to attend to her case, took

me to Supa Quick, got the battery and

tools, produced the invoice, accepted the

payment then back to my house to ex-

change the batteries. Job done!

So there you have it. The staff relation-

ship allows Julie to feel free to involve

Ooswaldtheboss/ownertogofixmyprob-

lem on a Sunday.

Ooswald himself has created the ena-

bling climate, and effectively dealt with

his wifes call-out, and my need, wasting

notime,makingnofuss.Thejobsgotdone,

and the rest of the staff could enjoy their

Sunday.

Thats first class, Julie, Ooswald, and

Supa Quick. Real quick.

I thank you.

PETER LAWTON

ONRUS

BystandvanGateway

Spar-spanwaswonderlik

Op 15 September 2013 is my babaseuntjie opge-

neem in die hospitaal met longontsteking en

in dieselfde week breek my vierjarige dogter-

tjie haar arm.

Ek, ma van Ageel en Aqeeluh, wil dankie s

aanalmalbyGatewaySpar,mnrAlmendro,Ri-

chard en Ferdie, asook toesighouers Estelle,

Kim,Lorrel,Anna,Duewlien, enalmykollegas

vir hul hulp en gebede, telefoonoproepe, besoe-

ke ens.

Ek het eers onlangs by Gateway Superspar

begin werk, maar was oorweldig deur almal se

hulp. Dankie, Aunty Estelle, vir alles wat jy ge-

doen het tydens hierdie moeilike dae, dit word

opreg waardeer. Dankie ook Gateway Super-

spar se eienaars, toesighouers en kollegas.

ADRI SALIE

Dankie, verkeersafdeling

Ek moes onlangs my bestuurslisensie by die

Hermanus-verkeersafdeling hernu.

Wat n aangename ervaring was dit om in

nkraaknetjieseordelike lokaaldeurhulpvaar-

dige, vriendelike personeel bedien te word.

Diepersoonwatvingerafdrukkeenoogtoetse

doen,het selfs ndeelvansyetensuurafgestaan

om sake af te handel.

Nogmaals dankie.

NICO ROBBERTSE

On Friday evening a bit of rain is expected in the Overstrand

andthe temperaturewillonlyriseagainonSundaytoanavera-

ge temperatureof20degrees.OnMondayitwillbepartlysunny

at around 16 degrees, but between Tuesday and Wednesday,

another 13 mm rain can be expected.

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28 November, 2013

Mense

People

Babas en kleuters tot Graad R met nasorg en vervoer

Babies and toddlers to Grade R with after care and transport

Paddakoor Akademie beplan weereens 'n

opwindende vakansieprogram vir die kinders

5 Desember tot 20 Desember 2013

6 Januarie tot 15 Januarie 2014

Vakansieprogram beskikbaar by die skool.

Die skool ure is 07:00 tot 17:30.

Middagete word 12:00 bedien

Snoepiewinkel daagliks oop.

Al wat die kinders skool toe moet bring is iets om te eet en drink vir

happietyd 10:00.

Die kinders is welkom om van hulle eie speelgoed skool toe te bring,

hulle moet net self daarvoor verantwoordelikheid neem.

Dagkinders is welkom.

07:00 13:00 is R60

07:00 17:30 is R80

(Middagete ingesluit)

Kontak Jacqui gerus gedurende skoolure vir verdere besonderhede.

Tel: 028 316 2057 / 076 719 4700

E-mail:

c/o Long and Main Road, Sandbaai

[email protected]

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JohanenMartie vanHuyssteenwil al hul klinte vandieafgelope

30 jaarbedankvir hul getroueondersteuning.

Woorde kannieonsdankbaarheid ten volle bskryf nie.Onswens

onspersoneel enhul families alle seningevir die toekoms.

CEMMotors is nou in die hande van Jacques en Lindie Retief en

ons wil aan hulle n blink toekoms teowens. Ons weet sommer

hul gaan ngroot aanwinsweesvirHermanus.

Johan and Marties van Huyssteen would like to thank all their

clientsof thepast 30years for their loyal support.

Words can in no way describe the appreciation. We wish our

personnel and their families all ourblessings for the future.

CEMMotors is now in thehands of Jacques and Lindie Retief and

we would like to wish them a prosperous future. We know that

theywouldbeaasset toHermanus.

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STERLING EQ RE-

TURNS TO HER-

MANUS: Acclaimed in

strumental pop group

Sterling EQ returns for

one performance only

on 23 December in the

Sandbaai Hall. Fresh

from winning a 2013

Huisgenoot Tempo

Award, the trio will per

form some of their fa

vourite hits from their

three studio albums plus a taste of whats to come. Doors open at

18:30 and the show starts at 19:30. Tickets are R110; children and

pensioners R90. Bookings can be done through Computicket and a

cash bar will be available on the night.

CHEERS TO 2013! The Winederous

Wine Club of the Hermanus Times held

its last tasting of the year at The Restau

rant@Newton Johnson on Thursday

evening 21 November. Visitors had the

opportunity to taste two Chardonnays

and five Pinot noirs, among them the

2014 Platters Guide to South African

Wines five star winner and Red Wine of

the Year, the Newton Johnson Windansea

2012, and the five star Newton Johnson

Family Vineyards Chardonnay 2012.

Clockwise, from front left are Anton Ger

ber, Hugo van Zyl, Eddington Esterhuize,

Anneloes Hoeve, Frieda Lloyd, Paul Moer

dyk, Len Huiding, Jan Stultiens, Andr

Lambrechts and Dieter Odendaal.

PHOTOS: HEDDA MITTNER

Winemaker Gordon New

ton Johnson was the wine

clubs host for the evening.Francois and Adle Immelman

Chef Eric Bulpitt adding the finishing touch

es. The restaurant is now also open on Fri

day and Saturday evenigs.

15

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28 November, 2013

Mense

People

Eskom Holdings Limited Reg No 2002/015527/06

PLANNED ELECTRICITY MAINTENANCE

NOTIFICATION

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Stem vir plaaslike sanger

Dis tedankeaanDillonLermseduisendeaan-

hangers dat di sanger van Hermanus nou

deel van die TygerBurger se top tien kunste-

naars is en moontlik aan die TygerBurger-le-

serskonsert gaan deelneem.

Dikoeranthetlesersgenooiomvirhulgun-

stelinge via SMS te stem. Daarna is n top tien

gekies en Lerm is saam met Nicholis Louw,

Ray Dylan, Gerhard Steyn, Nianell, Juanita

duPlessis, Theuns Jordaan,BobbyvanJaars-

veld,KurtDarrenenElvisBlue indie top tien.

Uit hierdie top tien word drie kunstenaars

gekies wat op 28 Februarie 2014 by TygerB

Hermanus times 28 11 2013

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