The Village NEWS 28 March 2017

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Pre-school children from Hermanus cheer on the participants during Stage 1 of the Absa Cape Epic as they ride through the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. 

PHOTO: Dominic Barnardt/Cape Epic/SPORTZPICS 

WHAT’S COOKING 

Restaurant news 

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An epic win for the Cape Whale Coast 

De Waal Steyn 

he Cape Whale Coast has 

been one of the biggest 

Twinners of this year’s 

Absa Cape Epic. With thousands 

of visitors, international 

television coverage equaling 

that of the Tour de France and 

millions of views on social 

media, the area received 

immeasurable exposure. 

Tourism Manager Frieda Lloyd 

says both accommodation 

establishments and 

restaurants did brisk trade. 

“A week before the Epic there 

was still accommodation 

available, but this changed 

quickly and on the Monday 

before the start there was 

a scramble to find 

accommodation for visitors.” 

“The spirit of residents, 

especially the school children, 

who came out to watch and 

support the riders was 

electrifying. The Waldorf 

School marimba band at 

Newton Johnson, the striking 

art installation depicting a 

cyclist on the dam at Creation 

and the thousands of people 

cheering them on delighted 

the riders.” 

Frieda says that although the 

region is already well known 

as a mountain biking 

destination, the kilometers of 

new trails that were 

developed will act as an 

additional draw card. 

“Research has shown that a 

large number of first-time 

visitors to the Whale Coast 

due to an event return for a 

holiday.” 

Local riders Mathew Browne 

and Claude Tyers completed 

the gruelling stage race on 

Sunday in an accumulated 

time of just over 42 hours. The 

pair, competing under the 

banner of Hermanus High 

School, was awarded the 

mayoral trophy for best 

Overberg team for the 

Hermanus stage of the race. 

“We are elated to have won 

the mayoral trophy and to 

have completed the race,” says 

Mathew, owner of the Pro 

Active Gymnasium. With an 

accumulated time of 

42:01.55,6 he and Tyers 

finished 91st in the Masters 

category and 285th overall. 

They completed the race 

15 hours and 26 minutes after 

the winners, Nino Schurter 

and Matthias Stirnemann. 

Mathew says the conditions, 

especially during the first few 

days of the race, were very 

trying. “This was my 7th Epic, 

but I have never before 

experienced a stage being 

shortened, as occurred on 

Stage 2 of the race this year. 

This stage, due to end in 

Greyton, was shortened by 

40 km, ending in Caledon. 

“This was due to the intense 

heat and humidity, resulting in 

the withdrawal of a number of 

riders.” 

Continued on P 3

2 28 March 2017 NEWS 

Busy times ahead bodes well for local economy 

With Epic fever behind us, the 

busy season for the Cape 

Whale Coast is not yet at an 

end. Soon our towns will once 

again be bursting at the seams 

with Easter holiday makers 

and two weeks after that 

another long weekend awaits, 

during which Hermanus will 

host the Walkerbay Xtreme. 

The economic injection of 

events such as the Epic and 

the Walkerbay Xtreme, 

especially during times of 

the year that have not 

traditionally been busy, 

cannot be underestimated. 

Combined with the ever 

increasing popularity of 

Editorial 

Comment 

By De Waal Steyn 

Hermanus FynArts during 

June, the region is losing its 

traditional rhythm of busy 

summers and quiet winters. 

The positive impact of this 

can be seen in the economic 

growth of our towns and the 

number of people moving to 

Hermanus, bringing with 

them new businesses and 

business skills. The downside, 

however, cannot be ignored. 

Economic prosperity draws 

unskilled workers in desperate 

need of jobs, leading to not 

only a high unemployment 

rate but also an increase in 

crime. The latest crime 

statistics for the area shows an 

increase in many crimes. 

To counteract this, several 

programmes have been 

started to assist in creating 

employment and skills 

development. These initiatives 

can only be successful if we as 

a community wholeheartedly 

support it. The Whale Coast 

has shown itself to be a region 

with a big heart – a place 

where residents become 

involved to help their fellow 

humans. For that, everyone 

who is involved needs to be 

lauded, and to those who 

are not yet involved, may 

this serve as a wake-up call 

and an invitation. Read more 

about our caring society on 

P4 and P5. 

It is not only our residents 

that we take care of. Read 

more about the 60th 

anniversary of Fernkloof 

and the plans to better 

market this popular tourist 

destination on P 7. 

This is the GOOD NEWS – Ed 

GOOD 

Letters and opinions 

Send your letter to news@thehermanusnews.co.za 

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More letters on P 4 

Eviction of Market 

Stall traders 

a tragedy 

More than 20 years after the 

Apartheid government was 

replaced by a democratically 

elected government, the Last 

Bastion remains in the small 

conclave called Hermanus 

(Concourt finds stall traders 

must move, The Village NEWS, 

14 March 2017). 

The National Party run town 

cloaked under the guise of the 

Democratic Alliance has sent 

us back to the past. White 

supremacy reigns supreme 

and is alive and well. Once 

again the down trodden get 

the short end of the stick. 

The majority of the market 

traders are non-white and had 

worked themselves up from 

nothing, trading on vacant lots 

with minimal amounts of stock. 

But they stood fast and were 

encouraged by the everincreasing 

number of overseas 

tourists coming to Hermanus 

and supporting them. 

Twenty years of hard graft 

trying to live the South African 

Dream. Working through both 

good and bad times, seven 

days a week, finally getting 

decent accommodation to 

trade – and guess what? They 

now have nothing. 

Cast out onto the street 

after establishing a tourist 

draw card over many years 

of hard work. They will be 

replaced by white middle 

to upper class businesses, 

some of whom already 

have other businesses in 

town, purporting to be 

selling "locally sourced 

goods" and transforming 

the market to a "more 

appropriate" venue for locals 

and tourists, thus putting 

an end to "The Flea Market". 

I see also booking offices for 

local tourism service providers 

who are hardly battling to 

make a living. Other stalls 

remained empty this long 

weekend – how ironic. 

Shame on you and shame on 

me for allowing this tragedy to 

take place. 

St John 

Night Shelter Association 

seeks assistance 

“We think sometimes that 

poverty is only being hungry, 

naked and homeless. The 

poverty of being unwanted, 

unloved and uncared for is the 

greatest poverty” – Mother 

Theresa 

A small group of local and 

committed residents are hard 

at work raising awareness and 

funds, and organising the 

logistics of opening a night 

shelter for the homeless in 

Hermanus. To date land has 

been identified and 

purchased, building plans 

drawn up and a total of 

Who are these self-righteous, 

arrogant people who persist 

in defacing our library books 

by crossing out, or blotting 

out, every mention of the 

names of their gods? 

Have they no respect – for 

books, for public property, for 

other peoples’ rights of 

enjoyment or points of view? 

Does their religion not teach 

them this respect? 

R603 000 raised towards a 

target of R2,1 million for the 

full project. 

Members of this group are all 

volunteers and just don’t have 

the capacity or time to give a 

professional thrust to raising 

the remainder of the funds 

required. The group is 

appealing to any local 

residents who have 

experience in this field as they 

urgently need someone to 

take on the portfolio of 

Fundraising & Marketing for 

the project. If you are available 

to make a long-term 

Stop mutilating library books 

Once again our heartfelt 

thanks to all our donors 

who continue to bless Hospice 

with their generous 

donations. 

If these defacers are so 

offended by such usage in 

public books, let them simply 

close the relevant book and 

return it to the shelf. Do they 

have to damage it? Their 

arrogance is stupefying, 

selfish and small-minded. 

The librarians are 

understandably helpless to 

trace the culprits of these 

mutilations, much as it 

commitment to this community 

initiative please contact Ray 

Hartmann on 083 731 0678 or 

nightshelterhermanus@ 

gmail.com and come on board 

as we turn this vision into a 

reality. 

You can also visit the 

Hermanus Night Shelter 

Association’s office at the 

Grobbelaar Hall on Marine 

Drive or visit their website, 

www.hermanusshelter.co.za 

Hermanus Night Shelter 

Association 

angers them as well. 

Will the people concerned, I 

wonder, even read this letter? If 

you have, and are guilty, please 

desist with this behaviour. It is 

not going to attract anyone to 

your cause – in fact you are 

probably turning people away. 

Concerned member of our 

excellent Hermanus Public 

Library 

Overstrand Hospice thanks community 

band of volunteers, without 

whom we could not achieve 

our vision for free palliative 

care in the Overstrand 

municipality. 

you. You matter to the last 

moment of your life and we will 

do all we can, not only to die 

peacefully, but to live until you 

die.” 

A big shout-out to the loyal 

“You matter because you are 

Dame Cicely Saunders

GOOD 


28 March 2017 

Local Epic riders do us proud 

From P 1 

3 

Other local riders who completed 

the race include Braam Gericke and 

Jacques Wentzel, from Wildekrans 

Wine Estate and Black Elephant 

Vintners respectively, in an 

accumulated time of 40:49.13,8. 

This placed them 125th in the 

men’s category and 253rd overall. 

Another local pairing – Anel Henn 

and Francois Mostert (Team 

Hennmoss) – completed the stage 

race in an accumulated time of 

44:25.16. This placed them 339th 

overall and 28th in the Mixed 

Category. 

The final stage took riders from 

Oak Valley in Grabouw to Val de 

Vie in Paarl on Sunday. Only 501 of 

the original 670 teams completed 

the event. 

Frieda says the Epic was an event 

that everyone looked forward to. 

“From our local cyclists to residents 

helping to prepare the trails and 

businesses participating in the 

spirit of the race, this was an event 

that the Cape Whale Coast can be 

proud of, with everything working 

out to our advantage. 

“Despite the unexpected heat and 

shortening of the route on the 

second day, we provided a 

spectacular background to this 

prestigious event. Hermanus and 

Stanford were both in the spotlight 

with spectator points in these two 

towns. It was incredible to see how 

well Hermanus High School worked 

as a stage location and a minivillage 

was set up overnight with all 

the amenities to cater for 1 300 

adventure athletes. We are proud 

of our association with the event 

and hope to welcome the Cape 

Epic back next year,” says Frieda. 

WHAT A DAM SIGHT: Acclaimed land artist Strijdom van der Merwe was commissioned to create a 

special Epic installation, featuring as a landmark on the dam of the Creation Wine Estate. The 

installation is entitled ‘Create Your Own Path’. The estate served as a water and spectator point during 

Stage 2 of the Cape Epic. 

PHOTO: Nick Muzik/Cape Epic/SPORTZPICS 

SEA YOU LATER The leading ladies leave Hermanus during Stage 2, which was shortened from 102 km 

to 62 km due to high temperatures. 

PHOTO: Greg Beadle/CapeEpic/SPORTZPICS 

How to obtain rates clearance certificates hassle-free 

Buying and selling real estate entails much paper work and most 

important is obtaining a rates clearance certificate, as a seller cannot sell 

a property legally without one. 

Applications for rates clearance certificates are handled by a conveyancer 

and not the seller. The Municipality will only issue a clearance certificate 

once it has received a completed application form, together with all 

required documentation, from the conveyancer. However, the seller 

remains responsible for paying all costs incurred in this regard, as well as 

for any outstanding amounts owed. The cost for manual applications via 

e-mail or fax for rates clearance and valuation certificates amounts to 

R451. The cost for electronic applications via Korbitec or L@W amounts to 

R144. 

On the sale of a property, the transfer will be delayed without a clearance 

certificate and until such time as all rates, service and sundry charges and 

any estimated amounts are settled. The validity period of a rates 

clearance certificate is 90 days and the amount due for payment will 

include 4 months’ advance collections plus all current outstanding debt 

on the property. 

Sellers and buyers must ensure that connection/disconnection forms are 

completed for properties equipped with water/electricity meters. These 

forms are available on www.overstrand.gov.za. Click on Documents, click 

on Forms, click on Revenue Application Forms. For queries call 

028 313 8000 and ask for the Rates and Data Control Office or email 

enquiries@overstrand.gov.za.


The strange but true origins of April Fools’ Day 

GOOD 

ver the centuries there 

has been a great deal of 

Odebate over the origin 

of April Fools’ Day. One thing is 

for certain though – its roots 

reach deep beneath the murky 

undergrowth of mythology, 

going back much further than 

conventional wisdom would 

have us believe. 

Some historians maintain it 

came about when Julius 

Caesar’s old calendar was 

replaced by a bloke called 

Gregory in 1582. Until then, 

the New Year began after their 

spring equinox in late March, 

heralding the swing towards 

summer. However, Easter was 

also a holy week, so they 

respectfully waited a few days 

after the mourning period 

before they all got vrot on 

1 April. 

“Screw Jules!” bellowed Greg in 

his best Latin. He’d just had a 

light-bulb moment while 

Wit’s End 

Murray Stewart 

jogging home with a few 

cardinals after a bingo 

marathon in the Colosseum. 

“Let’s make another calendar 

and have New Year after 

Christmas instead,” he yelled 

to his entourage. “Everyone’s 

pretty festive around then 

anyway so we can start 

earlier!” 

Fellow bingo players back in 

the Senate endorsed the 

concept. Sadly, the shuffling 

scum out in the rural 

backwaters of the Empire had 

no clue of the change, and 

soon became targets for 

ghastly tomfoolery by the 

switched-on city slickers. 

Another theory blames 

Constantine. In those days, a 

court jester was a valuable ally 

to an Emperor or King. They 

were often his eyes and ears 

on the ground, and relayed 

the sentiments of the riff-raff 

to the boss as light-heartedly 

as possible to avoid being 

killed. 

One such chap was Kugel, 

who jokingly told Constantine 

that he would make a better 

ruler. Tickled by his audacity, 

Constantine made him top 

dog for a day. The jester 

immediately passed an edict 

calling for one day of 

absurdity each year. It was 

1 April. 

But these fables are found in 

any internet search, so delving 

deeper into the real history 

behind this international day 

of delinquency, I consulted my 

trusted The Duck ’n Fiddler’s 

Explanation of Everything, 

which, I might remind you, is 

an accumulation of ancient 

facts compiled by King Arthur 

and signed by his brother Bob. 

Apparently – long ago, before 

they invented things – a fellow 

called Aprilla the Hung was 

involved. Now apart from 

being the lead singer in the 

wildly popular R&B band The 

Hungsters, he was dashingly 

handsome, like a younger, 

taller Tom Cruise. Being on 

tour most of the time, the 

band gigged at all the major 

venues in Asia Minor, and their 

fan base was huge. But the 

ladies just loved Aprilla, and 

being an obliging chap he 

made himself available 

whenever necessary. 

While on tour, The Hungsters 

had a string of successes back 

then with hits like Rivers of 

Babylon, Stairway to Yemen, 

Walk like an Egyptian, and 

much later Do you know the 

way to San José? 

Anyway, after socialising 

extensively in the Middle East 

for a few decades, the fruit he 

bore was understandably 

multiple and diverse. Hell, 

nearly everybody in the 

region was an Aprilla offspring, 

so the likelihood of 

unknowingly making out with 

your brother or cousin was 

common. A few wellconnected 

families though, 

had remained unsullied, and 

they distanced themselves from 

these illegitimate kids, who 

foolishly thought they’d all cash 

in when ‘The Hung’ was finally 

laid to rest. 

The hoity-toity set called them 

Aprilla’s Bastards or Aprilla’s 

Fools and dedicated a month 

after them – May – the first day 

of which you could poke fun at, 

or generally ridicule them till 

lunch. After realising their 

mistake, they created another 

month called April. It made 

more sense. 

However it started though, and 

whatever it has developed into, 

a few rules remain sacrosanct 

until today. Firstly, noon is the 

cut-off time. After that, you’re 

the fool. Secondly, no hissy-fits 

or grumpiness if you are busted. 

It just makes it funnier for the 

oke busting you. And thirdly, 

you are not allowed to kill 

anyone – even if you don’t like 

them. 

Letters and opinions 

Send your letter to news@thehermanusnews.co.za 

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Sparkling matriculant needs a helping hand 

Many of your readers are 

probably familiar with 

Sparklekids, a local organisation 

that financially supports ‘kids’ 

with ‘sparkle’. In other words 

disadvantaged young people 

with drive and ambition are 

helped to get from a place of 

disadvantage to a position of 

self-support through education 

in the shortest time possible. 

In six years of existence 

Sparklekids has helped more 

than 50 young people, mostly 

from Qhayiya Secondary School 

in Zwelihle, to pass Grade 12 

and go on to tertiary education. 

The recent report on 

Sparklekids and their activities 

in the Village NEWS (Helping our 

kids sparkle, 17 January 2017) 

inspired me to get involved. 

I am now working with one kid 

with lots of sparkle, and she 

needs some help to achieve her 

Nineteen-year-old Qhayiya 

matric learner Nyasha 

Bokko with Anna Marie 

Shutte. 

ambition. Nyasha Bokko is a 

young woman with a mission 

– to help avert our looming 

water crisis. 

She is a dedicated, bright 

student at Qhayiya Secondary 

School. A school trip to a 

waste water management 

unit two years ago ignited the 

flame of her ambition, which 

is to secure safe and sufficient 

water for the current and 

future needs of the country. 

Her early years were spent in a 

small village in Zimbabwe 

where she had first-hand 

experience of the havoc 

wreaked on all forms of life by 

water shortages and polluted 

water. 

She is determined to obtain a 

degree in water engineering 

so that she can play a role in 

ensuring that our water 

supplies are managed wisely 

and efficiently. She wants to 

contribute positively to our 

environment and community 

and she needs help to achieve 

this laudable ambition. 

Nyasha has been living in 

Zwelihle with her family for six 

years and they speak only 

Xhosa at home. She has 

attended Qhayiya since Grade 

8 and is currently preparing 

for her matric exams later this 

year. 

Her subjects include Maths, 

Life Sciences and Physical 

Sciences, in preparation for an 

engineer-ing degree in water 

management – but there are 

two intertwined obstacles in 

her way: she lacks funding for 

a university degree and her 

Zimbabwean nationality 

disqualifies her for the 

majority of loans, bursaries or 

scholarships that are open to 

South African students. 

It is possible to overcome 

both these obstacles. 

Obtaining a permanent 

resident’s permit will 

potentially lead to several 

funding options. She has no 

desire to return to Zimbabwe, 

and is currently in the process 

of applying for a residence 

permit. 

The knowledge and skills that 

this determined young 

woman will no doubt acquire 

will directly benefit South 

Africa’s environment. 

Some help from you - the 

generous community-minded 

and environmentally aware 

inhabitants of the Overstrand 

- in either financial or practical 

ways will assist Nyasha in 

moving closer to her goal. 

This is an appeal to you to 

contribute towards funding 

her study or to help her by 

providing information about 

individuals or organisations 

that would see the value in 

opening doors for her. 

Any financial contribution, 

either a once-off amount or a 

monthly contribution of your 

own choosing, would be 

extremely welcome and most 

gratefully received by both 

Sparklekids and Nyasha Bokko. 

You may send your 

contributions to the following 

account: 

Sparklekids NPC 

First National Bank 

Branch no. 200-412 

Account no. 62431987794 

Thank you very much. All 

contributors will regularly be 

updated on Nyasha’s progress. 

For any further information, 

I can be reached on 

072 176 4734. 

Anna Marie Shutte 

Praise for initiative to preserve Cape Vultures 

Last month saw the 

inauguration of the new Vulture 

viewing platform at Potberg in 

CapeNature's De Hoop Nature 

Reserve. 

A fortuitous meeting in the 

Fernkloof Nature Reserve in 

December 2016 between Adrian 

Fortuin, Conservation Manager 

at the De Hoop Nature Reserve 

and bird enthusiasts Daphne 

Hutton and Arne and Mariette 

Pitlo led to an invitation being 

extended to the Hermanus Bird 

Club to arrange for a group of 

members to become the first 

visitors to inaugurate the new 

Cape Vulture viewing platform in 

Potberg. 

Craig Holmes, Chairman of the 

Hermanus Bird Club 

responded to Adrians's 

invitation by getting 

together a group of 

28 Hermanus Bird Club 

members who recently made 

the journey to this exclusive 

natural tourist attraction in 

the Overberg. 

The Potberg is the last 

remaining breeding colony of 

the Cape Vulture in the 

Western Cape. It is the most 

threatened bird species in the 

De Hoop Nature Reserve – at 

present there are 

approximately 240 birds in the 

colony and 120 breeding 

pairs. The birds nest and breed 

in the cliffs and lay only one 

egg per year. 

Thanks to the positive 

attitude of farmers in the 

surrounding Overberg, the 

bird population of the 

colony is steadily increasing. 

Threats to their survival 

include power line collisions, 

agro-chemicals and 

occasional food shortages. 

This is truly a success story for 

the vultures, and a tourism 

attraction linked to the De 

Hoop Reserve and the Whale 

Trail. 

Arne Pitlo 

Hermanus Dry Cleaners 

temporarily closed 

after fire 

Hermanus Dry Cleaners 

regrets to inform its customers 

of a devastating fire on 16 

March which destroyed all its 

machines and most laundry 

items on its premises in 

Mitchell Street. 

Affected customers are 

requested to forward their 

collection slip number with a 

contact telephone number by 

email to 

hermanusdrycleaners@gmail. 

com to obtain a status report. 

Alternatively, a note with the 

collection slip number, name 

and legible telephone 

number may be left in the 

container provided at Swisstech 

(next door to the Hermanus Dry 

Cleaners) during office hours. 

Pending reconstruction of 

Hermanus Dry Cleaners, 

arrangements have been made 

with Hermanus Laundry 

Corporation at 5 Paterson 

Street, to attend to customers’ 

laundry requirements. 

For laundry services please 

contact Sandra Carstens on 

071 397 8772. 

Leon Weakley 

Hermanus Dry Cleaners

GOOD 



5 

CAMPHILL COMMUNITY HERMANUS 

Living, learning and working together 

he scent of rosemary and 

basil is heady in the herb 

Tworkshop as a dozen 

adults sit stripping the stalks 

from the freshly picked leaves, 

before they are dried and 

processed into herbal teas or 

soothing lavender eye pillows. 

Outside, others tend to the 

many rows of organic herbs, as 

well as a thriving chilli 

plantation. It is a peaceful and 

productive environment, with 

everyone engaged in a useful 

task. 

One resident used to be very 

depressed and angry, but since 

he was given the responsibility 

for a certain section of the herb 

garden, he has blossomed, 

becoming much happier as his 

quality of life has improved. 

“At Camphill, we believe in 

empathy, not sympathy… 

doing with and not doing for. 

We want to empower our 

residents. We try to make them 

as self-sufficient as possible,” 

says Elma Young, one of the 

long-standing house leaders at 

Camphill Community 

Hermanus. “Not all of our 

residents can function in the 

outside world, which is not 

geared to people who are 

different.” 

Camphill executive manager 

Sam Hodson concurs: “At 

Camphill we don’t ‘care’ for the 

residents. Rather, we support 

them to care for themselves as 

much as they can. Our residents 

are encouraged to live as full 

and normal a life as possible, 

including working a normal 

day, Monday to Friday, from 

8am to 5pm with a break for 

lunch and a rest.” 

A community 

Creating a safe and fulfilling 

space for intellectually disabled 

adults is the primary aim of 

Camphill Farm Community 

which was established in 1978 

to provide quality accommodation, 

meaningful work 

opportunities and therapy for 

them. It is part of a global 

Camphill Movement, of about 

120 communities worldwide. 

Camphill School Hermanus, 

The Hermanus Camphill Farm Community in Hemel-en-Aarde Valley not only provides a 

safe and productive environment for adults with intellectual disabilities, but also serves as 

an example of eco-friendly and sustainable living, as SARAH TAYLOR discovered during a 

recent visit. 

established in 1952, still exists 

adjacent to the adult 

community, but runs as a 

completely separate entity. 

The 126-hectare Camphill 

estate currently 

accommodates 54 residents, 

between the ages of 20 and 

70, as well as some of the 

approximately 30 community 

staff and volunteers. 

With the recent opening of its 

seventh house (Raphael 

House), Camphill will now be 

able to accommodate up to 63 

intellectually disabled adults. 

There is a strong sense of 

community at Camphill. 

Residents receive three 

wholesome meals a day at 

their houses and help wash up 

after meals. Some also assist 

with the preparation of meals. 

Therapeutic activities 

provided for the residents 

include Biodanza, music, yoga, 

dance, eurythmy and 

physiotherapy. 

Camphill, which is registered 

as a non-profit organisation, is 

an active community as well, 

currently producing various 

farm produce, as well as craft 

products. Residents are 

involved in all these activities 

through the five workshops in 

which they work on a daily 

basis, depending on their 

abilities and interests. 

These workshops are poultry 

and vegetables, herbs 

(growing and processing), 

craft, dairy and the overall 

caring for the land (including 

milking the cows, tending to 

the beehives, irrigation and 

invasive vegetation clearing). 

According to fundraiser Mari- 

Louise Kannemeyer, the 

families of the residents pay a 

monthly pledge towards the 

cost of residents’ tenure at 

Camphill, while the remainder 

of the costs of running the 

estate and providing the 

DAIRY HERD Cow Catherine with her 6-day-old calf. 

HERB WORKSHOP Residents engaged in stripping leaves. 

VEGGIE GARDEN Mari-Louise Kannemeyer with staff 

member Trevor Nokoyi. 

CAMPHILL PRODUCTS The residents’ handywork includes 

pickled chillies and dried herbs. 

various therapeutic activities 

are covered by donations and 

sponsorships, fundraising and 

government grants. 

Prioritising the residents 

While Camphill had boosted 

its land production in recent 

years to enable it to sell some 

of its produce to the wider 

Overstrand community, 

including bread and dairy 

products (e.g. yoghurt, ice 

cream and cheese), a decision 

was taken last year to refocus 

on the core business of the 

farm’s community – that of the 

support of its residents. 

Part of this refocus resulted in 

the dairy herd being reduced 

– now numbering around 20, 

with around 12 in milk at any 

time. Last year, the farm’s 30 

bee hives produced 300 kg of 

cold-filtered, pure honey for 

the residents’ needs, and 50 

eggs a day are laid by the 

chickens. 

Products such as woven mats, 

‘wonder ovens’ and reusable 

cloth shopping bags, as well 

as lavender eye masks and 

herbal teas, are produced by 

the residents in the craft 

workshop and sold at outlets 

in Hermanus. Other crafts are 

made by the residents purely 

for therapeutic purposes. 

Says Sam: “It’s a fine line, a 

daily challenge, constantly to 

find the balance between 

being a commercially viable 

organisation and providing 

the necessary support for our 

residents. We are very much a 

community that happens to 

live on a farm and not the 

other way around. Everything 

that happens here is primarily 

to support our community.” 

Holistic approach 

The estate is managed with 

environmental sustainability 

uppermost in mind, with each 

of the houses using the 

‘wonder ovens’ to reduce 

electricity costs for cooking, for 

example, and vermi-compost 

being produced for the gardens 

from kitchen and garden waste. 

The chickens (including about 

100 ‘in lay’) mostly forage on 

naturally occurring bugs for 

their food, as well as fallen fruit, 

such as grapes, planted 

especially for this purpose and 

to provide shade. They also eat 

scraps from the house kitchens 

and leftover whey from the 

dairy, so nothing goes to waste. 

The poultry house now breeds 

its own chickens (87 were bred 

last year, according to Debi 

Diamond, the poultry workshop 

manager), and roosters are 

culled from time to time for the 

community to eat. The 

vegetables and herbs are grown 

using biodynamic and organic 

principles with ‘companion’ 

gardening in mind to minimise 

pests. The cows are grass-fed, 

living off pastures rather than 

being grain-fed. “We are very 

proud of how we raise our 

animals,” says assistant land 

manager Duncan Clews. 

A big challenge on the estate is 

the vast amount of invasive 

vegetation clearing required, as 

there is an abundance of port 

jackson, black wattle, pine and 

eucalyptus trees, to name a few. 

Says Duncan: “The invasives 

are a big issue. They are a fire 

hazard and they use up a lot 

of water. They also choke out 

the fynbos, which we want 

to preserve for future 

generations.” 

The community is currently 

looking for sponsors to help 

clear this invasive vegetation. 

Hodson notes that the dairy is 

currently being refurbished 

with plans to reopen it in the 

near future. In time, excess 

produce will once again be sold 

to the greater Overstrand 

community. 

Members of the public are 

welcome to visit the 

community, but should please 

make an appointment first by 

contacting Mari-Louise on 

021 200 2230.


Passion Play spells gratitude and giving 

GOOD 

Nelly Roodt 

ermanus Passion Play 

director Fanus le Roux 

Hlooks like Dozi and yes, 

people call him that. But this 

curly mophead with the 

pensive blue eyes does not earn 

his living from the arts. Instead, 

he gives much of his life and 

soul and income to the arts – all 

out of pure gratitude. 

Fanus, a Villiersdorp 

businessman who lives in 

Greyton, spends a substantial 

part of the year preparing for 

the Passion Play – in Afrikaans – 

which has been staged at the 

Old Harbour in Hermanus on 

Good Friday night without fail 

since 1995. This year the play 

will be performed on Friday 

14 April. 

“I will continue with this project 

for as long as I can. I hope it’s for 

another 100 years,” he quips. 

Fanus is 61 but there’s been no 

waning of his passion for this 

moving play. 

It was a fall from a four-storey 

scaffolding that brought him to 

this pledge. He suffered many 

broken bones and long days 

and nights in hospital. What 

carried him through it all was 

the miracle that he had 

survived. 

“I wanted to show how 

thankful I was. I do so with the 

Passion Play production 

annually.” 

Hermanus residents will 

remember that it was the late 

Lisma Kotzé and her husband, 

Kobus, who started with the 

Passion Play in Hermanus 22 

years ago. Fanus signed on at 

the start. 

Lisma passed away in 

November last year at the age 

of 81. “This year’s production is 

a tribute to her,” Fanus says. 

The Kotzé couple retired 

in Hermanus after becoming 

well known for the excellent 

results they had achieved 

in training actors at their 

drama school in Bellville. 

They perpetuated their 

success by producing the 

play locally. 

In 2005 Lizma, then 71, 

phoned Fanus to tell him that 

the play run had come to an 

end. Not so, Fanus thought. 

“This show must go on,” he 

Director Fanus le Roux and veteran actors Etienne Rossouw 

en Adelé Matthee at the first rehearsal of the 2017 

Hermanus Passion Play. 

HERMANUS PASSION PLAY A multicultural cast depicting 

Oberammergau a la Old Harbour. 

said and put his money where 

his faith was. 

In 2006 the play continued in 

the exquisite rocky harbour 

setting. It attracts an audience 

of between 2 000 and 3 000 

people every year. 

Fanus and his team have no 

desire to make any profit. “We 

present the Oberammergau 

marvel simply to spread the 

message of God.” 

Someone once asked Fanus 

whether non-believers were 

also welcome. More than 

welcome, he replied. “We 

have had Chinese tourists 

coming to watch and they 

did not understand a word 

of Afrikaans. It touched 

them. That is exactly what 

we want.” 

In 2015 the Overstrand 

Municipality gave recognition 

to the quality of the 

production and the 

contribution it makes to 

Hermanus. Lizma, Kobus and 

Fanus received certificates of 

excellence as its producers 

and presenters. 

Year after year the production 

is a fulfilling venture. It is also 

undeniably stressful for Fanus 

and his team. The expenditure 

for the sound system, the laser 

lighting, the banners, ticketbooking 

company rent, the 

design and make of costumes, 

accommodation and transport, 

and recording studio rent has to 

be budgeted for. Revenue from 

ticket sales has to cover this. 

The production is multicultural 

and sometimes the player 

cannot afford public transport. 

This aspect has to be managed 

week by week. Tracing past 

performers and recruiting new 

ones, updating the sound track, 

visits to the recording studio 

and ensuring that all involved 

are able to attend rehearsals are 

other arrangements that 

require meticulous planning. 

This year the Passion Play actors 

started rehearsing on Sunday 5 

March. For the next five weeks 

they will be at the Old Harbour 

every Sunday practising their 

parts. 

Persons interested in taking 

part in the spectacular 

showpiece can contact Fanus 

on 078 483 3080. Tickets are 

available at Computicket, or at 

the box office at the Old 

Harbour venue on 14 April.

GOOD 



Book to illustrate Fernkloof’s natural heritage 

7 

ne of the Overstrand’s 

biggest attractions, the 

OFernkloof Nature 

Reserve, will celebrate its 60th 

anniversary in style this year. 

“Not only will the rich heritage 

of the reserve be highlighted 

during the annual Flower 

Festival from 22 – 25 

September, the Hermanus 

Botanical Society (HBS) will also 

publish a full-colour glossy 

book to showcase all the 

reserve has to offer and serve as 

a guide to visitors,” says HBS 

Chairperson Di Marais. 

“Hermanus is defined by its 

majestic mountains to the 

north and a breathtaking 

sweep of Walker Bay to the 

south. The mountains and the 

coastal Cliff Path constitute the 

protected areas of the reserve 

and it is visited annually by 

thousands of local and 

international tourists,” she says. 

The custodians include the 

Overstrand Municipality, the 

Fernkloof Advisory Board and 

the HBS. According to Di the 

HSB not only has a mandate to 

protect the flora and fauna, it is 

also heavily involved in 

educating people on the need 

for conservation. “The society 

also maintains the gardens and 

other amenities, such as the 

Botanical Centre, which 

includes a visitors’ centre, hall 

and kitchen, an herbarium with 

4 000 plant specimens, an office 

and storeroom, a toilet block 

and an area devoted to an 

indigenous nursery.” 

The 60 km of hiking trails 

afford endless opportunities 

to explore the rich biodiversity 

in the reserve and entry is free. 

Fernkloof was proclaimed in 

1957 with 192 hectares of land 

and has over the years grown 

to cover 1 800 ha. It ranges in 

altitude from sea level to 

842 m and protects coastal 

and fynbos and a small patch 

of evergreen forest. 

Di says apart from the Cliff 

Path nature area, the coastal 

part of the reserve includes 

the Mossel River valley and 

the area from De Mond to 

Kettle Point, including the 

mouth of the Vogelgat River 

and a part of the Klein River 

The sandy slopes of the Fernkloof Nature Reserve are home 

to the special Hermanus Erica (Erica hermsni) that is rated as 

endangered on the South African National Biodiversity 

Institute’s Red Data list of South African plants. 

lagoon. “This means that the 

coastal area with its unique 

fynbos – different from that 

on the mountain slopes – as 

well as the sensitive lagoon 

area are linked to the area of 

the mountain that forms part 

of the reserve.” 

There is no other place on 

earth where so many different 

species can be seen growing 

in such close proximity. In 

Fernkloof alone more than 

1 600 species have thus far 

been collected and identified 

and the reserve is proud to 

host six of the seven endemic 

plant families specific to the 

Cape Floral Kingdom. 

Grey rhebok, Cape grysbok, 

klipspringer, baboon, 

mongoose and dassies are 

present in small numbers. 

Other animals such as 

porcupine, genet and hare 

are nocturnal and these 

mammals are seldom seen. 

Although not as rich in bird-life 

as other areas in South Africa, 

92 bird species have been 

recorded. 

Di says the book will be A5 size 

and glossy throughout and will 

be launched at this year’s 

Flower Festival in September. 

“We are appealing for 

sponsorship for this very special 

publication that will illustrate 

and describe plants and 

creatures found in the reserve. 

The cost of the book decreases 

if we have the funds to print 

more,” she says. 

All sponsors of R500 or more 

will be listed in the book, while 

those sponsoring more than 

R5 000 will receive a company 

logo. A donation of R500 will 

secure a free book and 

donations of R1 000 or more will 

assure a special numbered and 

signed copy of the book with 

the donor’s name. These are 

limited to 100 copies. 

Contributions can be deposited 

to the Hermanus Botanical 

Society, FNB Hermanus: 

Acc. number 5247 2034 711, 

Branch 250655. 

Use your surname or company 

name and the word BOOK as 

the reference and email to 

botsochermanus@telkomsa.net

8 



GOOD 

Thursday 30 March 

■ Rotary Club of Hermanus: Weekly meetings 

every Thursday at Mollergren Park, at 19:00. Visitors 

welcome. Contact Ian Wallace on 082 895 8738 or 

Metcalf Fick on 082 568 2193. 

Friday 31 March 

■ Hermanus Hacking Group: Meet at the bottom 

of Rotary Way at 06:15 for 06:30 every Friday. All 

volunteers welcome. Contact Charlyn Vosloo on 

082 558 8731 for more details. 

■ Bhuki Café: Enjoy tea, coffee and eats for only 

R20 (2 eats) or R30 (3 eats) to support the Friends of 

Hermanus Library. New volunteers are welcome 

and will be much appreciated. At Hermanus 

Library, every Friday from 09:00 - 11.30. 

■ ‘Kolwyntjie-Teetuin’: Senior citizens in the area 

are invited to enjoy a sweet treat and tea or coffee 

at the Service Centre (‘Dienssentrum’) of the Dutch 

Reformed Church, Onrus for only R30, every Friday 

between 09:30 and 11:30. 

■ Easter Music: Johan Radloff, a long-standing 

member of U3A Overberg, has created a 

programme of sixteen parts, organised to follow 

the story of Easter in all its aspects. The programme 

will include music by Dvorak, Handel, Beethoven, 

Haydn, Bach, Elgar and Mendelssohn. At the 

Catholic Church hall, at 10:00. 

■ Stanford Sunset Market: One of the few real 

country markets offering food, wine, beer, crafts, 

music and fun for the whole family on the last 

Friday of every month. At Market Square, from 

18:00 – 20:00. 

Saturday 1 April 

■ Hermanus parkrun: Meet at Hermanus Forest 

in Camphill Road, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley at 08:00. 

Free timed 5 km walk or run, come rain or shine. The 

route is dog friendly and children are most 

welcome. 

■ Hermanuspietersfontein Food & Wine 

Market: In the courtyard at HPF cellar, The Village, 

from 09:00-14:00. Where wine and food lovers both 

local and international meet. 

■ The Hermanus Country Market: Next to the 

cricket field, Fairways Avenue, from 09:00-13:00. 

Fresh local produce, wholesome goodies, and 

home-made crafts. 

■ Market in the Garden: Set among the trees in 

the heart of town, at St Peter’s Church in Main Road, 

from 09:00-13:00. 

■ Cluver Family Harvest Day: Escape to the 

country for a wholesome family-friendly festival at 

Paul Cluver Wines. There will be apples, ciders, 

wines, tractor rides, lip-smacking country fare, 

oodles of games and live entertainment with 

Magic828AM broadcasting directly from the 

amphitheatre. Tickets are available at 

www.webtickets.co.za at R250 pp for adults, R100 

for children under 18 or R550 for a Family Package 

(2 adults & 2 children). At Paul Cluver Wine Estate, 

Elgin Valley, from 11:00 – 16:00. 

■ Fools & Fans Beer Festival: This inaugural 

festival is hosted by the TV show Beer Time and 

will feature local breweries, wineries, gin distillers 

and restaurants in the heart of Greyton. With live 

music by the Country Conquerors, Gary Deacon 

Duo and so much more! Tickets at R100 pp are 

available from www.quicket.co.za and children 

enter free. At the Moravian Hall, Greyton, from 

11:00 – 18:00. For more details, contact Trevor on 

078 802 0006 or tgerntholtz@gmail.com. 

■ Albert Frost at Stanford Hills: Enjoy an 

intimate evening with guitarist Albert Frost, who 

is a familiar and respected feature of the South 

African blues-rock music scene. See details in the 

Stanford Good Guide on P 14. 

Sunday 2 April 

■ Lemm’s Corner Market: Fabulous fine arts 

and crafts, gourmet eats, craft beers and wine bar. 

On the corner of Main and Harbour Roads, every 

Sunday from 10:00 – 15:00. 

Monday 3 April 

■ Classic Monday Bridge Club: Duplicate 

Bridge, every Monday at 13:00, at Fernkloof Hall. 

To join the club, contact Riekie on 072 230 9179. 

Wednesday 5 April 

■ South Hill Supper & Movie Nights: Join 

South Hill Vineyards in the Elgin Valley every 

Wednesday evening for sunset drinks from 18:00, 

supper at 19:00 and the screening of a movie at 

20:00. This week it is the multi award-winning 

movie The Lunch Box (2014). The cost is R135 pp, 

incl. supper. Mid-week stay-over packages and 

baby-sitting facilities available. Contact 021 844 

0888 or events@southhill.co.za 

Thursday 6 April 

■ Bird Club outing: Visitors are welcome to 

join the Hermanus Bird Club when they go 

twitching at Strandfontein – weather permitting. 

Meet at 07:00 to consolidate transport at the 

Onrus Trading Post. The trip will be led by 

Barbara Palmer. For enquiries, contact Craig 

Holmes 028 313 2458. 

Friday 7 April 

■ Hermanus Hacking Group: Meet at the 

bottom of Rotary Way at 06:15 for 06:30 every 

Friday. All volunteers welcome. Contact Charlyn 

Vosloo on 082 558 8731 for more details. 

■ Bhuki Café: Enjoy tea, coffee and eats for only 

R20 (2 eats) or R30 (3 eats) to support the Friends 

of Hermanus Library. New volunteers are welcome 

and will be much appreciated. At Hermanus 

Library, every Friday from 09:00 - 11.30. 

■ ‘Kolwyntjie-Teetuin’: Senior citizens in the 

area are invited to enjoy a sweet treat and tea or 

coffee at the Service Centre (‘Dienssentrum’) of 

the Dutch Reformed Church, Onrus for only R30, 

every Friday between 09:30 and 11:30. 

■ Hermanus First Fridays: Join the 18 art 

galleries in the centre of Hermanus as they remain 

open until 20:00 for this month’s First Fridays 

Artwalk. Follow the orange as you stroll from 

gallery to gallery, meet the artists and mingle with 

fellow art lovers. (Find the HFF map on P 10.) 

■ Lemm’s Corner Night Market: This popular 

Sunday market also trades on the first Friday 

evening of the month to coincide with the 

Artwalk. You’ll find exclusive fine arts and crafts, 

locally manufactured clothing, accessories and 

home décor, as well as delicious specialty foods, 

craft beers and a wine bar. On the corner of Main 

and Harbour Road, Hermanus, from 17:00 – 20:30. 

Friday 7 – Sunday 9 April 

■ Stanford River Festival: The Stanford Canoe 

Club is hosting the first Stanford River Festival at 

the King Street Slipway which will include all 

forms of paddling on the beautiful Klein River. Get 

all the details in the Stanford Good Guide on P 14. 


■ Hermanus parkrun: Meet at Hermanus Forest 

in Camphill Road, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley at 08:00. 

Free timed 5 km walk or run, come rain or shine. 

The route is dog friendly and children are most 

welcome. 

■ Hermanuspietersfontein Food & Wine 

Market: In the courtyard at HPF cellar, The Village, 

from 09:00-14:00. Where wine and food lovers 

both local and international meet. 

■ The Hermanus Country Market: Next to the 

cricket field, Fairways Avenue, from 09:00-13:00. 

Fresh local produce, wholesome goodies, and 

home-made crafts. 

■ Market in the Garden: Set among the trees in 

the heart of town, at St Peter’s Church in Main Road, 

from 09:00-13:00. 

Saturday 8 – Sunday 9 April 

■ Lighthouse to Lighthouse MTB: This two day 

race is organised by Gansbaai Lions. The route starts 

at the historic Danger Point lighthouse near 

Gansbaai and follows the trail that the old wagons 

used almost a century ago to supply paraffin to the 

lighthouses. It will take you along gravel roads, 

spoor farm trails and through magnificent fynbos 

via the historic village of Elim to the Agulhas 

Lighthouse. The overnight stop is at the L’Agulhas 

caravan park. Departure the next morning is at 

08:00 back to Gansbaai along a route that affords 

magnificent views over Walker Bay. The total 

distance is approximately 200 km. 

Only 250 riders allowed. The entry fee for day 1 is 

R700 and for Day 2 R900. Enter online at 

www.roag.co.za/eventinfo. For enquiries, contact 

Boats van Staden on 072 789 3627 or 

boats@absamail.co.ca 


■ Hermanus History Society: The speaker at this 

month’s HHS meeting is Prof Bill Nasson from the 

Stellenbosch University, who is an expert in South 

African history and author of many books and 

articles. He will be speaking on Afrikaners, the 

Second World War and its aftermath: the case of 

‘sailor’ Malan and the torch commando. At the 

Catholic Church hall, at 16:00. 

Wednesday 12 – Tuesday 18 April 

■ Perlemoen Tip of Africa Slack Packing Trail: 

This 7 day / 6 night hiking trail from Gansbaai to 

Agulhas presents a new way of enjoying and 

exploring nature without the fuss of carrying heavy 

backpacks, as all kit will be transported to the next 

accommodation stop. The 95 km hike of beach and 

fynbos trails will include 2 nights camping and 4 

nights in self-catering accommodation, with shared 

communal lunch and dinner. The cost is R3 750 pp 

incl. trail permits, guides and transport back to 

Gansbaai. Contact Iain on 072 327 2840 / 

021 462 6755 or iain@awakening-intuition.com

EXPLORER 

FOOD • WINE • ARTS 

Village 

The 

It’s a wrap for the 2017 harvest 

Hedda Mittner 

arvest is the highlight 

on the calendar of every 

Hwine estate, when all 

the care lavished on their 

vineyards throughout the year 

finally comes to fruition. It is a 

time of great excitement, along 

with some anxiety – and long, 

back-breaking hours of labour. 

But at the end of it all there are 

joyful celebrations to bless the 

harvest as it starts its journey 

from vine to bottle and the 

focus shifts from the vineyards 

to the cellars. 

One of the first Walker Bay 

estates out of the starting 

blocks in mid-January was 

Benguela Cove, with the early 

pickings of Chardonnay and 

Pinot Noir grapes for the 

production of their vintage 

Methode Cap Classique (MCC), 

or South African bubbly if you 

will. Next up were the white 

varietals such as Sauvignon 

Blanc, Semillon and Viognier, 

followed by the reds a few 

weeks later. 

Most of the estates completed 

the harvest last week and the 

grapes are now safely in the 

cellars, where the winemaking 

teams still have a great deal to 

do as they work their magic. 

After a dry warm summer with 

little rain and humidity, the 

harvest again started a bit 

earlier than the long-term 

average, as was the case in 

2016. A sudden downpour at 

the onset of harvest brought a 

timeous replenishment of soil 

moisture and the overall verdict 

is that the ripening conditions 

had been good and the 

grapes were in excellent 

condition. 

Because of the dry conditions, 

most of the vineyards yielded 

a lighter crop. “Healthy quality 

fruit, phenolic and sugar 

ripeness coinciding well and 

good flavour development all 

create much expectation from 

this memorable vintage,” 

comments the Bouchard 

Finlayson winemaking team. 

Predictions are optimistic for 

this year’s vintage of 

Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, 

the two varietals that our 

region is becoming 

increasingly known for on 

both the national and 

international stage. 

The most recent accolade 

went to Bouchard Finlayson, 

when The Drinks Business 

announced the results of its 

prestigious Global Pinot Noir 

Masters Awards, recognising 

the finest Pinot Noirs in the 

world. In last year’s 

competition, Bouchard 

Finlayson’s Galpin Peak Pinot 

Noir 2013 scored Gold, 

followed this year by their 

flagship red, the 2013 Tête de 

Cuvée Galpin Peak Pinot Noir 

also taking Gold, at 94 points. 

Bouchard Finlayson founder 

and cellar master Peter 

Finlayson and winemaker 

Chris Albrecht are delighted 

with these results, proving 

once more that the Hemel-en- 

Aarde Valley is now 

internationally established as 

a micro-location for the 

production of the finest 

quality Pinot Noir. 

BOUCHARD FINLAYSON Ending the 2017 harvest on a high 

note by taking gold at the Global Pinot Noir Masters Awards. 

CREATION Cellarmaster JC Martin (second from left) with his 

harvest team, which included interns from all over the world. 

SUMARIDGE Winemakers Reggie Maphumulo and Walter 

Pretorius in the Pinot Noir vineyard. 

“ The Hemelen-Aarde 

Valley is now 

internationally 

established as 

a microlocation 

for 

the 

production of 

the finest 

quality Pinot 

Noir. 

” 

Expectations are also high for 

Creation Wines’ new vintages 

of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. 

“This has been an exceptional 

vintage for Creation and we’ve 

had a great harvest team this 

year,” reports co-owner 

Carolyn Martin. “Our Queen of 

White Wines or ABC 

(Absolutely Brilliant 

Chardonnay) has been 

transferred to 225-litre French 

oak barrels, undergoing 

primary fermentation.” 

Cellarmaster JC Martin’s take 

on the vintage so far is a 

Chardonnay-perfect scenario: 

“Great hang-time with brilliant 

levels of acidity.” 

With all their Pinot Noir safely 

in the cellar, the enthusiastic 

cellar team reports some 

exciting experimentation with 

wild ferments. “The first two 

batches have already been 

pressed and show beautiful 

and vivacious bouquets,” says 

Carolyn. “JC’s philosophy of 

‘enhancing the beauty of 

nature’ is once again paying off 

and we are looking forward to 

showing our guests, clients, 

agents and sommeliers the 

provenance of our labour over 

the next few years.” 

At Sumaridge, winemaker 

Walter Pretorius is also excited 

about the quality of the 2017 

harvest. “The grapes are healthy 

with good acidity and the 

picking was done at optimum 

ripeness. I’m particularly 

impressed with the quality of 

our Pinotage this year. Because 

it’s been such a dry summer, the 

few showers we’ve had 

throughout harvest season 

brought some relief. Looking 

forward, we now need a lot 

more rain and hopefully a cold, 

wet winter.” 

Sumaridge will be doing their 

last pickings of Syrah this week. 

Then it’s a wrap for the 2017 

harvest and the celebrations 

can begin! 

If you’d like to join in the fun, 

Bartho and Suné Eksteen’s 

Wijnskool is hosting a Harvest 

Party over the Easter weekend 

on 15 April, followed by the 

Bot River wine community’s 

famous Barrels & Beards 

Festival on 22 April. Contact 

wijnskool@hermanus.co.za or 

call Suné on 072 323 5060. 

Tickets to the Barrels & Beards 

are available on 

www.quicket.co.za or 

contact Wilmari Geyer 

on 084 231 8930 / 

info@bartonvineyards.co.za

10 Village Explorer 


Stephanie and Greg Ferent are the new owners of The Plough Shed in Hermanus. 

The Plough Shed 

broadens its range 

ew owners Gregoire 

and Stephanie Ferent 

Nhave brought a dash 

of French flair to The Plough 

Shed since relocating from 

Johannesburg and taking 

over this charming little 

shop in Hermanus in February. 

The Plough Shed is already 

known as the only stockists of 

Annie Sloan decorative paints 

in the Overberg. While this will 

continue to be the cornerstone 

of their business, Greg 

says they now also offer a 

range of new products and 

services that have transformed 

The Plough Shed into 

a full décor destination. 

As the owners of Wall Couture 

in Johannesburg since 2006, 

Greg and Stephanie are now 

able to offer an extensive 

selection of stylish wallpaper, 

including paintable wallpaper, 

and wall murals to Hermanus 

and surrounding areas. 

Wall Couture was born from 

Stephanie’s passion for décor 

and an increased fascination 

with the wonderful and 

decisive impact that wall 

covering and cladding have 

on a space, be it at home or at 

the office. Her work has 

gradually become more and 

more focused on adorning 

walls, and over the years, 

wallpaper has naturally 

become her most prominent 

field of expertise. 

The Ferents’ passion for wall 

covering and decorative 

surfaces at large, has resulted 

in Wall Couture taking wall 

adornment to a new level and 

their work spreads over a 

large residential portfolio as 

well as corporate and 

hospitality markets. Customers 

will benefit from their décor 

passion and expertise, attention 

to detail, personal advice and 

free home or office consultation 

in Hermanus and surrounding 

areas. 

Other new products offered by 

The Plough Shed include a 

range of attractive and durable 

outdoor fabrics and small 

pieces of vide poche furniture 

that are sexy and contemporary. 

Prototypes of these 

pieces can be viewed in the 

shop and once ordered, they 

will be locally manufactured 

and finished to the customer’s 

specifications in different styles 

and colours. 

Visit The Plough Shed in Dirkie 

Uys Street, Hermanus or call 

072 518 0485


Village Explorer 

Revisiting the colourful past of the Overberg 

11 

Hedda Mittner 

sudden downpour on 

Thursday last week did 

Anot deter book lovers 

from attending the launch of 

The Historical Overberg at The 

Book Cottage, where author 

Chris Schoeman was in 

conversation with Angela 

Heslop to talk about his latest 

book. 

The topic of the book was of 

particular interest to locals, as 

The Historical Overberg contains 

comprehensive and fascinating 

information not only about the 

culture, architecture and 

character of the Overberg, but 

also the colourful figures – from 

the early Khoi inhabitants to the 

later explorers, innovators, 

artists and writers – that have 

been attracted to the region. 

Angela Heslop of the Hermanus History Society introduced 

the author of The Historical Overberg, Chris Schoeman at the 

book launch. On the right is the owner of The Book Cottage, 

John Morris. 

Avis MacIntyre was among the book lovers who had their 

copies of The Historical Overberg signed by the author. 

killed per annum between 

1916 and 1920. The extent 

of shipwrecks along the coast 

also surprised him, mentioning 

that over 140 have been 

mapped along the Cape South 

Coast. 

Other discoveries included 

lesser-known small towns like 

Stormsvlei between 

Riviersonderend and 

Swellendam which, for more 

than 200 years, was a major 

junction on the Old Cape 

Wagon Route. 

Chris stressed the importance 

of not only travellers but also 

ordinary families and 

individuals recording their 

experiences in journals. “People 

might think their lives are 

insignificant but they’re not – 

these accounts provide 

historians with invaluable 

information,” he said. 

Chris was born in Somerset East 

in the Eastern Cape and holds 

Masters’ Degrees in History and 

Historical Preservation from the 

Universities of Port Elizabeth 

and Colorado State, USA. 

Having worked as an historian 

and journalist for many years, 

Chris has been publishing nonfiction 

books since 1994. He has 

authored and co-authored an 

impressive range of books, 

including The Historical Karoo, 

The Unknown Van Gogh, 

Trudy and David HIlton-Barber deep in conversation with 

author Chris Schoeman. 

Churchill’s South Africa, District 

Six and Boer Boy – Memoirs of 

an Anglo-Boer War Youth. 

In The Historical Overberg, 

Chris turned his attention to 

the rich history of South 

Africa’s southernmost region, 

which he has explored for 

many years. “I had collected so 

much information and taken 

so many photographs that a 

book was the logical next 

step,” he said. “I was very 

Angela Heslop and Sandy Jenkin enjoying a glass of 

Creation wine at The Book Cottage. 

pleased when my publisher, 

Penguin Random House, 

agreed to publish the book in 

a similar format to that of The 

Historical Karoo.” 

Asked by Angela if he’d made 

any new discoveries while 

researching the book, Chris 

said he was fascinated by the 

scale of whaling activities in 

Betty’s Bay in the early part of 

the 20th century, with 

approximately 300 whales 

“These recordings should be 

treasured and preserved for 

future generations. In contrast 

to other towns that do not 

thrive because nobody cares, 

Hermanus clearly is a town 

where people care about 

preserving its unique character 

and history.” 

Copies of The Historical 

Overberg are available from 

The Book Cottage in Long 

Street, Hermanus. 

Call 028 313 0834. 

Art walk our town 

The winner of the lucky draw during the Epic 

First Fridays Artwalk in March is Sally Paulet, 

production manager at HIK Abalone Farm. Sally 

drew the lucky number at Malcolm Bowling Art 

Gallery and won an artwork donated by local 

artist Erna Dry of The Art Gallery. 

Sally says she went on her first Artwalk in 

November last year and last month was 

the third one she’d attended. “It’s a wonderful 

initiative,” she enthused. “I thought once 

you’ve seen a gallery’s works there was not 

much point in going again, but in fact the 

displays change all the time and there is 

always something new and interesting to 

see. I am now a regular Artwalker!” 

The next Artwalk will be on Friday 7 April when 

the art galleries in the centre of town will remain 

open until 20:00. Enter the lucky draw for only 

R20 by purchasing a badge at any of the 

participating galleries and stand a chance of 

winning April’s artwork donated by Leon Müller 

of Art Thirst Gallery. 

With Sally (on the left) are Lize van der Walt, 

Jeandré Marinier, Erna Dry and Malcolm 

Bowling. 

PHOTO: Hedda Mittner



Restaurants keep it fresh, local and seasonal 

’ve been in love with The 

Marine since moving to 

IHermanus from the big city 

15 years ago. Having drinks on 

the patio overlooking the sea 

on a balmy summer’s evening, 

enjoying an intimate dinner at 

the restaurant, Seafood @ The 

Marine, and indulging in an 

exquisite five course meal 

paired with the wines from a 

local winery at the Gourmet 

Food & Wine evenings at The 

Pavilion during the winter 

months… those are just some 

of my treasured memories. 

While there are those who 

perceive five-star 

establishments as intimidating 

and forbidding, there is nothing 

stiff or fuddy-duddy about 

Hermanus’ own grand old lady. 

Gracious and elegant it may be, 

but it’s a relaxed and inviting 

space – and it’s not only for 

wealthy tourists to enjoy. With 

its rich history spanning more 

than a century, this iconic 

landmark also welcomes locals 

and non-resident visitors to 

experience a taste of the good 

life. 

In November last year, Seafood 

@ The Marine made way for a 

new restaurant, ORIGINS. 

Executive Chef Grant Parker 

says the name reflects its 

mission of telling the story of 

our region’s unique culture and 

cuisine on every plate. The 

emphasis is on local and 

seasonal produce, because they 

not only taste better but are 

part of the region’s fabric, 

providing us with what we need 

from season to season. 

“Origins also sources locally to 

support our community, 

because, just as the Khoisan 

understood, there is nothing 

more communal than a meal 

shared, a meal savoured 

together,” says Grant. 

Instead of the usual starters, 

mains and desserts, Origins’ 

innovative and highly original 

menu is divided into Small 

Plates (tapas); Shoots, Stems 

and Leaves (salads); Hunted 

(meat, chicken, fish and 

seafood); Gathered (veggies 

and side dishes); Sweetness; 

What’s 

cooking 

Restaurant News 

By Hedda Mittner 

and finally, Cheeses of our 

Land and Preserves of Origins. 

Executive Chef Grant Parker, 

whose wife Annemie is the 

general manager of The 

Marine, hails from Zimbabwe, 

where he developed a love of 

nature and wildlife while 

growing up. He trained at the 

Institute of Hotel & Tourism 

Management and has gained 

experience all over the globe, 

from the UK to Kuwait, 

Malaysia and Zambia. Among 

the top hotels where he has 

worked are The Palace, The 

Westcliff, The Royal, The Royal 

Livingston and Rattray’s on 

MalaMala Game Reserve. 

Grant was also part of the 

opening team for The Durban 

Hilton and The Cardiff Hilton 

in Wales. 

Grant and Annemie met when 

they were both employed at 

Cybele Lodge and together 

they joined The Pettenberg in 

2013. When the opportunity 

arose last year to transfer to 

The Marine, they were happy 

to relocate to Hermanus. “Plet 

is very seasonal and 

Hermanus has become less so 

over the years,” says Grant. 

“People visit this area 

throughout the year and it 

offers a greater variety of 

attractions.” 

Grant’s philosophy of cooking 

is underpinned by using only 

EAT Head Chef Connel Massyn (laft) with head waiter Tammy Nombewu and Pastry Chef 

Nikki Lee. 

ORIGINS Executive Chef Grant Parker tells the story of our region’s unique culture and 

cuisine on every plate, 

the freshest of ingredients and 

not overcomplicating his 

dishes. He is as mindful of 

what is put on the plate as 

what is left off the plate. 

As creative and complex as his 

dishes are, they always ensure 

that the natural flavours of the 

ingredients are tasted and 

savoured. In addition to the 

menu, the Chef’s Blackboard 

introduces at least three new 

daily dishes to reflect the 

season and to allow Grant and 

his team to champion exciting 

fresh produce. 

The interior of Origins offers 

an intimate open-kitchen 

ambience with a fireplace for 

those chilly winter days, while 

another section of the 

restaurant faces towards the 

front lawn and the ocean. 

Customers are also welcome 

to enjoy their meal outside on 

the patio when the weather 

allows. Origins is open for 

lunch and dinner 7 days a 

week; contact 028 313 1000 

for bookings. 

Another local restaurant that 

prioritises local, reliable and 

ethical sources is EAT in The 

Village. This establishment 

was taken over by Sheena 

Bruce in November 2014 and 

since then a close bond has 

been forged between her and 

Head Chef Connel Massyn. 

Prior to securing Glen Oakes 

as a supplier of pork, I 

accompanied Sheena and 

Connel on a trip last year to 

this free-range pig farm in the 

valley near Solitaire. 

Since then, Eat has embarked 

on a whole new venture into 

the world of charcuterie. 

Immersing themselves in the 

study curing and smoking, 

Connel attended two courses 

to learn from the masters of the 

trade – an Italian charcuterie 

workshop by Lorenzo Ciman, 

the “singing Italian pig farmer” 

from La Masseria, and a French 

charcuterie workshop at 

Môreson in Franschhoek by Neil 

Jewell, “South Africa’s 

charcuterie king”, who is also 

one of Glen Oakes’s few select 

clients. 

Among the new equipment 

that went along with this new 

venture was an impressive 

curing chamber imported from 

Italy, where the fruit of Connel’s 

labours – pancetta, coppa and 

lomo – is now slowly 

developing to its full potential. 

The charcuterie will be added to 

the Eat’s menu within a few 

months and will also be 

available for purchase by 

restaurants, tasting rooms, 

caterers and accommodation 

establishments. 

Connel has recently been joined 

in the kitchen by new pastry 

chef Nikki Lee, who graduated 

from Warwick’s Chef School last 

year and interned at Eat for six 

weeks as part of her practical 

training. Last month also saw 

the return of vivacious head 

waiter Tammy Nombewu after 

she’d been on maternity leave 

for three months. Tammy says 

she is overjoyed to be back at 

work as she missed the buzz of 

the holiday season and the 

cameradie of her “other family”. 

Apart from the consistently 

good quality of their food 

and the friendly service, I think 

it is this jovial vibe among the 

staff that always makes a visit to 

Eat an enjoyable occasion for 

me. Connel is probably the 

most even-tempered and 

unflappable chef I’ve ever 

met and the staff all adore 

“mama” Sheena – happy staff 

certainly make for a happy 

restaurant! 

To add to the vibe, local 

musician Jared Prior is 

performing regularly at Eat. If 

you enjoy dining to the mellow 

tunes of golden oldies from the 

‘60s to ‘90s, keep on eye on their 

facebook page – Eat Hermanus. 

Call 028 316 2348 to book.

GOOD 



13 

Skip to the beat of Onrus 

bundle of energy and 

enthusiasm named 

ASulet Joubert has 

brought new life to Onrus by 

opening the Heartbeat Café & 

Lifestyle Shop on the corner of 

Van Blommestein Street and 

Old Main Road. It was a 

welcome sight when outside 

tables, umbrellas and comfy 

chairs recently reappeared at 

the premises that housed The 

Wild Duck before it closed 

down a few years ago. 

Sulet, who is the sister of Nicole 

Verhoogt (married to chef 

Anton Verhoogt of Fisherman’s 

Cottage), spent many years in 

the catering industry in Cape 

Town and on private yachts 

overseas before relocating to 

Hermanus at the end of last 

year. She chose the name 

Heartbeat because it contains 

the words ‘art’ and ‘eat’ – two 

of her favourite things. With 

the ‘eat’ part well on its way, 

Sulet is in the process of 

adding home décor, small 

gifts and clothing to her 

offering. 

At the moment she is working 

from a tiny kitchen at the back 

of the building, but plans are 

underway to extend it and 

create an open-concept 

kitchen. While she’ll be open 

for the whole of April, Sulet 

says she’ll probably close shop 

some time in May to complete 

the renovations. 

Until then, locals can continue 

to enjoy Sulet’s wonderful 

coffees, teas, milkshakes, 

smoothies and fresh juices; 

not to mention the most 

delectable cheesecake, carrot 

cake and brownies. There is 

also fresh bread on sale every 

day, along with home-made 

quiches, muffins, croissants, 

and Houw Hoek pies and 

sausage rolls. For lunch there 

is a variety of gourmet sarmies 

on ciabatta, sourdough or 

multi-grain bread, a 

scrumptious beef burger, 

salad or soup of the day. 

The Heartbeat café is open 

from Tuesday – Friday 08:00 – 

16:00 and Saturday from 08:00 

– 14:30. Closed on Sunday and 

Monday. Sulet is also available 

for private and corporate 

catering; call 082 441 3344.



Every Saturday 

Friday 7 – Sunday 9 April 

■ Stanford River Festival: The Stanford Canoe 

Club is hosting the first Stanford River Festival 

which will include all forms of paddling on the 

beautiful Klein River. SUPs, K1, K2, K3, sea kayaks, 

Indians, guppies welcome. R100 per race, and R50 

for Under 23s. There will be a market on the river 

bank along lower Shortmarket with food and drink 

on the Saturday. At King Street Slipway, Stanford. 

For more information, contact Felix on 082 492 7914 

or Stanford Tourism on 028 341 0340. 


■ Stanford Morning Market: Jadon’s real 

ciabattas are back! Lots of cakes, fudge, salad, goat’s 

and cow’s milk cheeses, fresh vegetables, Scotch 

eggs plus pies and quiches straight from the oven. 

Erwin’s sausages and cold meats will be available, as 

well as pickles, jams, sauces, etc. Come and have a 

look! On the Stanford Hotel stoep, from 09:00 – 

12:00. 

Every Wednesday 

■ Graze Farmers Market: Reduce your carbon 

footprint and get your fresh veggies at Graze Slow 

Food Café, from 09:00 – 12:00. Always seasonal, 

always fresh. Stay for coffee and breakfast. Contact 

Tabby & Alex on 076 243 1930. 

Friday 31 March 

■ Sunset Market: One of the few real country 

markets offering food, wine, beer, crafts, music and 

fun for the whole family. As the sun sets over the 

village of Stanford on the last Friday of every 

month, the Village Green comes alive. Local 

farmers peddle their wares while local cooks and 

crafters and artists offer their finest goods for sale. 

Food-to-go and wonderful goodies to stock up on 

for the weekend. At Market Square, from 18:00 – 

20:00. 


■ Autumn Market: Roosterkoek, boerewors 

rolls with tomato relish, hamburgers, sosaties, a 

wine stall, fynbos stall, and coffee, tea & hot 

chocolate. At the Stanford Dutch Reformed 

Church, c/o Church and Queen Victoria Street, 

from 08:30. For more information, contact 

Elizabeth Gilman on 082 553 4250. 

■ Market Square Family Gathering: The 

Stanford Christian Community invites you to join 

in a day of family fun. Free face painting, jumping 

castles, quad bike rides, food stands, tea garden. 

At Market Square, from 09:00 – 15:00. For more 

information, contact 082 960 5687. 

■ Urgent Zoo Rescue: Support Panthera Africa 

in rescuing two tigers and a lioness from a closeddown 

zoo at this semi-formal fundraiser. The 

evening will include a three course dinner paired 

with Creation wines, a live auction with great 

goods and services – and remember to bring your 

dancing shoes! At White Water Farm, Stanford, 

from 18:00 for 18:30. To secure your spot at R500 

pp, make payment to Panthera Africa NPC, First 

National Bank, Branch code 250 655, Account no. 

62459961142. Mark the payment: Fund + 

Surname. Visit www.pantheraafrica.com or 

contact 076 974 3088 / info@pantheraafrica.com. 

■ Supper in Stanford: A pop-up supper in a 

private home with a Middle Eastern / 

Mediterranean menu back by popular demand. 

Butter bean salad with halloumi, Za'ata chicken and 

Koshiri rice with a selection of Middle Eastern 

inspired salads and a caramel and macadamia nut 

yoghurt dessert. Bring your own drinks. 

Contribution R200 pp. Booking is essential: Contact 

Marcelle on 083 227 6828 or Sally on 082 940 3243. 

Monday 10 & Tuesday 11 April 

■ Farm Style Cooking Experience: Learn how to 

cook in the style of the farmers during the school 

holidays! The course includes bread baking, pasta 

making, use of organic veggie garden, lunch and 

farm-related activities. All ages welcome! The cost is 

R250 pp per day. Accommodation special for those 

doing the course. At Beloftebos, Paardenberg Farm, 

from 09:00 – 15:00. Contact Jann Gafney at 

stay@beloftebos.co.za or 082 479 1113 or contact 

Coia de Villiers for more details on 082 3915331 or 

coia@beloftebos.co.za 


■ Albert Frost: Enjoy an intimate evening with 

this familiar and respected artist of the South 

African blues-rock music scene. For the past two 

decades, the energetic performances of this 

accomplished guitarist have dazzled audiences as 

he deftly alternates between rhythm and lead, 

while showcasing acoustic and electric guitars 

R350 includes welcome drink, the show and a 

fantastic three course meal. At The Tasting Room 

at Stanford Hills, at 18:30. Limited tickets available; 

book on 072 639 6135. 

■ Full Moon Wandelpad Stroll: Join the Stanford 

Tourism Office for this monthly walk through the 

village. R30 adults, R10 kids and R10 dogs with 

complimentary refreshments served in the Tourism 

Courtyard. At 18:00. Weather dependent so please 

call 028 341 0340 to confirm. 


■ Junktique Market: From butter churns to 

curtain rails and spanners to alarm clocks, come and 

browse through our junk to find your treasure. Bring 

a wheelbarrow to load up your loot! Make sure you 

get there early to snag the best stuff. At the Tourism 

Office Courtyard, from 09:00 – 12:00. For more 

information, call 028 341 0340.


Village Explorer 

15 

A river runs through it 

Stanford teens become 

entrepreneurs 

Never short on creative ideas, 

local Stanford hangout Coffee 

Corner’s latest venture is The 

Tuxi, run by a group of local 

teens. This unique delivery 

service was founded by Coffee 

Corner’s owners Marisa and 

Steve, in collaboration with the 

parents of the teens, who now 

bring an authentic Stanford 

experience right to your 

doorstep. 

The Tuxi delivers coffees, 

newspapers, croissants, muffins, 

cakes and lunches from Coffee 

Corner's menu to any 

destination in the Stanford area. 

Among the meals that can be 

ordered online between 08:00 

and 16:00 are bobotie and 

yellow rice, cottage pie, 

lasagne, chicken a la king, 

chicken pot pie and bangers & 

mash – all for under R50! 

Cheesecake or carrot cake at 

R35 a slice and a range of 

cooldrinks are also available for 

between R15 and R20 per can. 

Coffee Corner is the place 

where residents routinely meet 

up for a natter and a meal, and 

where visitors get to experience 

authentic village life. Their 

doors open at 07:30 for those 

early risers, and locals pop in to 

THE TUXI TEENS Alex Chancey, Sara Walne, Ruby Walne and 

John Chancey. 

kick-start their day with their 

fabulous coffee. They are also 

famous for their brekkies, 

delicious home-made bread, 

cakes and other sweet treats, 

pies and quiches. 

Another highlight is their popup 

dinner service on Monday, 

Wednesday and Friday 

evenings (except when there 

is a Sunset Market) when local 

foodie Bryan Robertson is in 

charge of the kitchen. 

On Spoil Mom Mondays, 

mom has the night off and 

the whole family can enjoy 

a home-cooked meal, with 

mom’s first glass of wine on 

the house. Dinner is also 

available on Wednesday 

evenings and locals rock up 

to celebrate the start of the 

weekend on Friday afternoons 

from 16:00, when drinks and 

snacks are served. A hearty 

supper is available from 18:30. 

The teens are now working on 

expanding their business to 

also include a lift service. 

Find Coffee Corner at 2 Morton 

Street, Stanford. They are 

open Monday to Friday from 

07:30 – 16:00, and on Saturday 

from 08:00 – 14:00. For 

enquiries, orders or to book 

for the pop-up dinners, call 

028 341 0034 or 084 498 4385. 

Orders can also be placed 

online at www.stanfordcoffee 

corner.co.za 

he newly formed 

Stanford Canoe Club, 

Tin conjunction with 

the Grootbos Foundation 

and Stanford Tourism, will 

host an inaugural Stanford 

River Festival from 

7 - 9 April. This family event 

will be held on the Klein 

River in Stanford, and 

anything that floats and 

can be paddled or rowed, is 

welcome to join in. 

The main action happens on 

Saturday, 8 April, with events 

of 5 km, 10 km, 15 km and 

guppy (juniors) races, which 

will be open to all-comers – 

SUPs, K1s, K2s, K3s, sea 

kayaks, Indian canoes, surf 

skis and guppies. There will 

be food and beverages for 

sale on the river bank at the 

bottom of King Street. In 

excess of 200 craft from 

far and wide are expected 

to be on the water. 

The programme includes a 

WCCU President’s Trophy 

event, in which a number of 

current and former Springbok 

canoeists will be competing 

for line honours. For those 

who have not seen these 

athletes in action, now is the 

time! 

The Surf Ski division will be 

hotly contested by a number 

of local paddlers competing 

on the world circuit, while the 

SUP section promises stiff 

competition amongst top 

local competitors. 

On Friday evening, 7 April at 

17:00 there will be a sunset 

cruise for those wishing to 

‘blow out the cobwebs’, while 

on Sunday, 9 April, there is a 

Pursuit Race from Stanford to 

the Hermanus Yacht Club. 

There are piles of prizes, and a 

raffle in which the main prizes 

include a COREBAN SUP, Escape 

Gear equipment and Holdfast 

roof racks – amongst many 

other local prizes. All funds 

raised go to the Stanford Canoe 

Club Development Academy 

which teaches local juniors 

about paddling and water 

proficiency. 

The Grootbos Foundation is key 

in this development training 

which occurs every Wednesday 

and Saturday, and Stanford 

children have started to 

participate in official canoeing 

events using their new skills. 

The Grootbos Foundation 

development juniors will be 

participating in the races too, 

many in the Guppy category. 

Come and join in the fun on the 

banks of the Klein River! See the 

Good Guide on P 14 for details.



Just seven months after taking 

over as owners of Ford 

Hermanus, Wikus Niemand and 

Tank Coetzee have decided it is 

time to expand their business 

interests in town. According to 

Wikus (left) a new secondhand 

car dealership is being 

developed across the street 

from their current business in 

Arum Street. “We have 

identified the need for a 

business specialising in 

affordable and reliable 

secondhand cars and we are 

very excited about the new 

development,” says Wikus. 

According to him the new 

dealership will open its doors 

by the middle of the year. 

PHOTO: De Waal Steyn 

To advertise in 

The Village NEWS, 

contact Rina de Wet on 

083 604 0808

GOOD 


OnVerWag volunteers with chairperson Abner Inghels and treasurer Caroline Gabb (centre 

back) at the Earth Hour Unplugged event. All funds raised through the Lucky Ticket sales will 

go towards OnVerWag’s CCTV Camera project for Onrus and Vermont. 


ocal residents flocked 

to Davies Pool on 

LSaturday evening for 

OnVerWag’s annual 

Unplugged Earth Hour 

Fundraiser. The wind might 

have been a tad chilly but 

there was nourishment and 

entertainment in abundance 

to keep everyone warm. 

Friends, neighbours and 

family arrived with blankets, 

chairs, picnic baskets and 

cooler bags for a fun-filled 

evening of live music, food 

and craft stalls, light 

photography and stargazing 

after the sun went down. 

There were several lucky 

17 

OnVerWag rocks Davies Pool 

draws throughout the 

evening and all funds raised 

through the Lucky Ticket sales 

will go towards OnVerWag’s 

CCTV Camera project for 

Onrus and Vermont. 

Among the musicians who 

performed out of the 

goodness of their hearts were 

Edian Barnard, the Pencilmen, 

Clive, Al & Mags, Ryno Velvet 

and Wiilem Welsyn. OnVerWag 

Treasurer and event convenor 

Caroline Gabb said she wishes 

to thank everyone who 

supported and participated in 

the event, which included 

switching off all lights from 

20:30 – 21:30. 

Earth Hour is a global initiative 

coordinated by the World 

Wildlife Fund (WWF) and other 

volunteer organisations. 

Millions of people all over the 

world set aside those 60 

minutes every year in support 

of climate change action. 

While there don’t seem to 

be many individuals or 

businesses who honour this 

initiative in Hermanus, the 

OnVerWag Earth Hour is a wellorganised, 

popular and heartwarming 

event that will 

hopefully be able to obtain 

sponsorship in order to 

continue its good work. 

– Hedda Mittner 

Niki Greek’s food stall provided scrumptious sustenance to the Earth Hour supporters. 

Emilia Knight and Peter Hodgskin were among the many friends, neighbours and family who 

celebrated Earth Hour at Davies Pool in Onrus on Saturday evening.


GOOD 

Please think of the otters 

any local residents 

have had the pleasure 

Mrecently of spotting 

Cape Clawless Otters along our 

coastline and capturing some 

striking photographs of the 

animals. 

A large audience of otter 

enthusiasts turned up at the 

Whale Coast Conservation 

(WCC) public talk on Cape 

Clawless Otters by Nicola Okes, 

a PhD candidate at UCT. Nicola’s 

research was done on the Cape 

Peninsula, but her findings are 

almost certainly true for our 

coastline as well. She will 

involve locals in a citizen 

science “otter spotting” project 

to monitor otters here in the 

near future. 

There are many different otter 

species around the world but 

only one, the clawless otter, 

occurs around our coast. Their 

footprints are therefore easily 

distinguished from that of a 

dog in that you will see no 

claws in the prints. Nicola’s 

research showed that otters 

favour river mouths and 

wetlands near protected 

coastlines where riverine 

vegetation provides shelter. 

This is not surprising as they 

hunt in both fresh and salt water. 

A marine protected area provides 

ample food in the form of 

crabs, rock lobsters and urchins. 

But they are dependent on fresh 

water to wash the salt off their 

very thick fur that protects them 

from the cold water. 

It is surprising that otters will 

inhabit these prime locations, 

ECO KID Ten-year-old Morgan Hendricks (above and below) with her mom Tertia (left), WCC 

educators Sheraine van Wyk and Shirley Mgoboza, and otter expert Nicola Okes. 

alongside humans who also 

favour these very locations. 

Human activity, pollution and 

the presence of other animals 

such as dogs are some high 

threats posed to otters. 

However, such threats are far 

outweighed by the otters’ 

need for the freshwater/ 

seawater interface. 

Otters hunt at dawn and dusk 

when they can be spotted 

crossing the beach to and 

from the sea. This is the very 

time that the proposed new 

legislation on dogs will allow 

dogs to be off-lead. Otters can 

seriously injure dogs if they 

attack the otters, but they will 

avoid dogs if they can. So 

dogs running loose near their 

hunting grounds can cause 

them to miss their morning 

hunt or stay out at sea much 

longer in the evening, which 

can cause serious 

hypothermia. 

Morgan Hendricks is a 10- 

year-old eco-kid. She loves 

dogs. She loves otters. She is 

also the WCC Junior Reporter. 

Morgan attended Nicola’s talk 

on Cape Clawless Otters and 

then joined an expedition led 

by Nicola to try to find some 

otters at dawn the next day. 

Along with WCC, Morgan has 

a special request for people 

walking their dogs at these 

times. “Please help to protect 

our otters. Be sure to keep 

dogs on the lead when you 

walk along the coast near a 

river mouth or wetland in the 

early morning or evening.” 

– Anina Lee, WCC 

Rare frog found 

at Phillipskop 

An exciting discovery was 

recently made at Phillipskop 

Mountain Reserve near 

Stanford when the small rare 

frog, the Montane Marsh Frog 

(Poyntonia paludicola), was 

recorded at 280 m in the 

mountainous area of the 

reserve. The species is 

restricted to the Hottentots 

Holland, Kogelberg and Klein 

River Mountains. 

The Montane Marsh Frog is 

only about 3cm long. It is 

covered with many small 

warts, which make it look 

more like a toad than a frog. 

As its common name 

suggests, its habitat is in 

marshy areas and seepage 

zones rather than streams, in 

mountainous areas above 

200 m altitude. The scientific 

name also reflects its habitat – 

paludicola means “marshdwelling”. 

The Montane Marsh Frog was 

only recognised as a species in 

1989. A few specimens had 

been brought to the attention 

of scientists by hikers in the 

mountains. The experts had 

been unable to place the 

specimens with confidence to 

any known frog. In fact, the frog 

was considered so distinct that 

when they did name it, they 

placed it in a genus of its own, 

Poyntonia, and it is still the only 

species in that genus. 

The frog was originally found in 

about five localities. 

More have been discovered 

since, including at Fernkloof, 

Vogelgat and Maanschynkop 

in the Klein River Mountains. 

However, Phillipskop is the 

furthest east that the species 

has been recorded, thus 

expanding its known range. 

It is classified as Near 

Threatened due to its limited 

range and threat by alien 

plants. Knowing that it is 

protected at Phillipskop will 

help to ensure its ongoing 

survival.

GOOD 



Protect pets against all kinds of worms 

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o pet owner, 

particularly those of us 

Nwho consider ourselves 

responsible and loving, likes to 

imagine that our pets might 

harbour worms but the reality is 

that at some time or another 

most pets do. 

Even pampered Poms and 

Poodles can carry nasty 

parasites and regular 

deworming is as important as 

annual vaccinations and good 

nutrition. 

Pets can carry several kinds of 

worms, some of them deadly, 

yet only two types (tapeworm 

and roundworm) are commonly 

seen with the unaided eye. 

Some cause few or no symptoms. 

These worms or parasites 

include the tapeworm, the 

roundworm, the hookworm, 

the whipworm and the 

heartworm. 

Some worm eggs or larvae can 

lie dormant in the pet’s body 

and may be activated only in 

times of stress or, in the case of 

roundworms and hookworms, 

in the later stages of pregnancy 

when they activate and infest 

the soon-to-be-born puppies 

and kittens. 

Worms that infect pets 

Tapeworms 

This parasitic flatworm lives in 

My Pet 

Dr Hilldidge Beer 

the intestines. It has a long 

ribbon-like body with many 

segments that can become 

independent, and a small 

head bearing hooks and 

suckers. Tapeworms must first 

pass through a flea before 

they can infect your dog and 

cat. 

Look out for 

Biting, licking at the tail or 

dragging of the hindquarters. 

Dried, white, grain-like 

segments similar to rice in the 

faeces or under your pet’s tail. 

Roundworms 

A round-bodied, 

unsegmented worm that 

hatches and lives in the 

intestines. The eggs enter the 

body through contaminated 

water or food. 

Look out for 

General signs of weakness in 

your pet, a swollen belly, dull 

coat and vomiting. 

Hookworms 

Attach to the wall of the gut, 

puncturing the blood vessels 

and feeding on the animal’s 

blood. A severe infestation can 

kill puppies. 

Look out for 

Diarrhoea, which is often 

bloody, weight loss and 

anaemia. 

Whipworm 

Usually transmitted through 

ingestion of contaminated 

matter. 

Look out for 

Blood diarrhoea and faecal 

incontinence, weight loss and 

malnutrition. 

Heartworm 

Heartworm disease is a 

serious, often fatal, disease 

that is spread through the 

bites of mosquitoes. In very 

rare circumstances, it can 

infect humans too. Heart and 

lung tissue is severely 

damaged. 

Look out for 

Coughing, reduced exercise 

tolerance, heart failure. 

Giardia 

Giardia resides in the small 

intestine. 

Look out for 

Dehydration, upset tummy, 

abdominal discomfort, 

flatulence. 

Spirocerca lupi 

A potentially lethal disease. 

Sudden death can occur. 

Look out for 

Regurgitation, coughing, 

weight loss, loss of appetite, 

salivation. 

How do I prevent worms? 

1. Deworm every three 

months 

2. Remove faeces from your 

lawn, street or kennel daily. 

3. Control fleas 

4. Deworm pregnant pets 

before breeding, and again 

before whelping to help 

prevent infecting newborn 

pets. 

What medication do I use? 

There are several preventive 

topical and oral medications 

available from EberVet 

Vetshops. These include: 

• REVOLUTION - a tick and flea 

drop that is also a de-wormer. 

Safe to use on puppies from 6 

weeks of age and pregnant and 

lactating bitches. 

• PROFENDER – a topical drop 

for cats covering roundworm, 

hookworm and adult 

tapeworm. 

• ANTEZOLE paste. 

• MILBEMAX chewable tablet 

that’s safe for pregnant and 

lactating bitches, covering 

hookworm, roundworm and 

tapeworm. 

When must I deworm? 

• Puppies and kittens every 2 

weeks until the age of 3 

months, then once a month 

until the age of 6 months 

• For pets 6 months and older, 

every 3 months. 

• Preventive drugs are highly 

effective when regularly 

administered. 

Hilldidge Beer is CEO of the 

EberVet Pet Care Group and 

EberVet Vetshops


GOOD 

Residents urged to still use water sparingly 

lthough the current 

drought is extending its 

Ahold in the Western 

Cape and tough limitations on 

water consumption have been 

implemented in most towns, 

Overstrand residents can still 

enjoy a breather from water 

restrictions as there is not an 

immediate need to reduce 

water usage. 

It is, however, important that 

residents take a longer-term 

view and consider the 

possibility of the drought 

extending into the next winter 

rainfall period. 

Rainfall for 2015 and 2016 was 

below the long-term average 

and the De Bos Dam is 69,5% 

full, compared to 70,3% this 

time last year. 

The Overstrand remains a water 

scarce area with limited water 

resources, and users are 

reminded to use water 

sparingly, especially in view of 

the approaching Easter 

holiday period. 

“For us to ensure that we have 

enough water available for 

everyone in the Overstrand, 

we need your help. We have a 

collective responsibility to use 

water sparingly. This means 

thinking about water 

differently and finding more 

efficient ways of using it. While 

this may cause a certain 

amount of inconvenience, we 

call upon all residents to lead 

the charge for water 

conservation and to educate 

our communities to use water 

sparingly,” says the expert on 

water management and 

Deputy Director of 

Engineering Planning, Hanré 

Blignaut. 

Overstrand Municipality and 

its consumers succeeded in 

reducing the total annual 

potable water demand by 

21% since 2008, despite a 

rapidly growing population. 

Currently there are eight 

boreholes in operation, and 

they supply approximately 

30% of the town’s water 

demand. 

The abstraction of 

groundwater to supplement 

the water supply from the De 

Bos Dam to the Greater 

Hermanus area played an 

important role in preventing 

water shortages from 

occurring during the current 

summer season. 

The municipality’s successful 

water demand management 

programme further 

contributed to actual water 

savings and reducing water 

losses. The programme 

includes water pipe 

replacement, water meter 

replacement, leak detection 

and repair, pressure 

management and awareness. 

Save water 

Users are reminded of the 

Overstrand water services 

bylaw which determines that 

no irrigation should take place 

between the hours of 09:00 

and 17:00. 

In an attempt to reduce 

excessive water consumption, 

Overstrand Municipality has 

been using a rising block tariff. 

There are six steps in the rising 

block tariff structure, with the 

highest being R47.64/kl for 

consumption above 60 kl per 

month. 

The municipality’s sewerage 

tariff is also charged per 

kilolitre, based on 70% of the 

water consumption at a 

property, to a maximum of 

50 kl of water consumed per 

month. This allows for 

irrigation consumption, which 

is not returned to the 

sewerage system. 

Every property owner 

receives a graph illustrating 

their last 24 months’ water 

consumption trend on their 

monthly municipal bill, 

allowing them to identify 

abnormal consumption. 

Gansbaai to benefit from 

R8,4 million bulk water 

supply upgrade 

The anticipated upgrading of 

the final phase for the bulk 

water supply to Gansbaai has 

begun in earnest, and if all 

goes to plan the project will 

be completed by the middle 

of June this year. 

The first two phases of the 

project were completed in 

2010 and 2015 respectively. 

The construction of the 

last phase comprises of 

more than 2 km of 355 mm 

diameter PVCO pipelines that 

runs to the main reservoir in 

Gansbaai. 

The phased upgrade of the bulk 

water supply pipeline from the 

Franskraal Water Treatment 

Works to the Gansbaai main 

reservoir is needed to ensure 

that adequate volumes of 

treated water can be conveyed 

to Gansbaai to supply the 

growing population with 

water. 

Notification of planned water 

interruptions will be 

communicated to residents at 

least 48 hours prior to closure of 

the valves concerned. 

Please report all leaks to 

028 313 8000/8090/ 

8196/8157 and remember to 

ask for a reference number.

GOOD 



Municipality to adopt tree management policy 

verstrand Council is 

expected to adopt an 

OUrban Tree Policy 

during its March Council 

meeting this week, which will 

guide the management of trees 

located on land managed by 

the Municipality. 

Overstrand Municipality 

promotes greening and tree 

planting, encourages proper 

protection and maintenance of 

existing trees (with the 

exception of invasive alien 

species) and will from now on 

try to maintain a set standard 

for the management of street 

trees in the Overstrand. 

“There is no existing policy 

regarding the management of 

trees on municipal land within 

the Overstrand Municipality 

and as a result, ad hoc decisions 

are taken and no uniform set of 

standards are applied. It is 

therefore the purpose of this 

policy to ensure uniformity 

regarding tree management 

in the region,” states the 

policy. 

It further states that the 

planting of trees in the area 

must be promoted by the 

implementation of sustained 

planting programmes that 

include community 

participation, with emphasis 

on previously disadvantaged 

areas. 

Preference is given to the 

planting of indigenous trees 

dependent on local 

conditions. This does not 

exclude the use of exotic 

species, provided they are 

non-invasive and more suited 

to local conditions. Species 

selected are of utmost 

importance in order to 

eliminate problems associated 

with the growth characteristics 

of certain tree species, 

for example damage resulting 

from aggressive root systems 

and excessive height that 

might obstruct the view. 

The policy also makes 

provision for guidelines for 

the planting of trees on 

pavements and the pruning or 

removal of trees. “Pruning or 

removal of all trees on 

municipal property will be 

done by the Overstrand 

Municipality and requests for 

pruning or removal of trees 

should be directed in writing 

to the Overstrand 

Management. 

“Generally, trees are only to be 

pruned for sound arboricultural 

reasons. Pruning will 

however be considered where 

trees cause damage to 

structures, or obstruct 

pedestrian or vehicular access, 

impede traffic sight lines, 

where trees obstruct solar 

powered electricity and 

heating devices or cause 

excessive shedding of leaves, 

fruits, seeds or any other plant 

material to fall on sidewalks. 

“While it is not denied that in 

certain instances trees may 

form a nuisance to a property 

owner, pruning or removal of 

trees will not be considered 

(but not limited to these) for 

the following reasons: 

interference with radio/TV 

reception, allergic reactions, 

causing excessive shade, view 

obstruction (other than 

reducing visibility of traffic 

sight lines), obscuring private 

advertising boards and signs 

(other than public signage), 

causing a nuisance in respect 

of swimming pools, 

hampering the growth of 

other plants or the attraction 

of insects or birds (including 

bats) because of its flowers 

and/or fruit,” according to the 

policy. 

Generally the Municipality 

does not have jurisdiction 

over trees planted on private 

property, but it is in favour of 

the planting of trees inside 

private property in townships, 

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as space on most sidewalks in 

its informal settlements is 

usually insufficient. However, 

only trees that are donated to 

the Municipality may be used 

for this purpose – provided that 

the property owner takes full 

responsibility for the 

maintenance of the trees 

concerned. 

Should a tree on private 

property interfere with essential 

services such as visibility of 

motorists, pedestrian passage 

or a general nuisance, a notice 

can be served compelling the 

owner to attend to the 

offending tree. Should anyone 

get caught damaging or felling 

trees without permission or 

poisoning public trees, the 

respective area manager will 

decide whether to take action 

against the responsible party. 

Usually this will be to claim 

damages which might result in 

hefty fines being issued or a 

criminal charge being laid.


Overberg Dance Eisteddfod 

GOOD 

Participants from Hermanus who took part in the annual Overberg Dance Eisteddfod held at 

Hermanus High School during March reaped the rewards of their hard work as they walked 

away with a number of trophies. The dancers from Dance Edu Centre (above) won the trophy 

for Best Ensemble in the senior’s category. They were also awarded a R1 000 prize from 

Overstrand Arts/Kunste (OAK). 

Helena Faurie and Aduné van 

Dyk from Linda Booyse Dance 

School won the senior’s 

trophy for Best Ballet Duet. 

Helena was also awarded the 

trophy for Best Gr12 Dancer 

and Aduné won the trophy for 

Best Solo. 

A SPOT OF COLOUR: The Village NEWS boasts a funky, 

brand-new sign on its front door thanks to the creative 

spirit of Adele van der Merwe (right) of Picasso Signs. 

“I wanted to create something that reflects the newspaper 

and what it offers its readers, as well as the spirit of the 

dedicated and passionate staff. To me, The Village NEWS is 

a vibrant and colourful publication that not only tells a 

wide variety of stories but is also one of the best 

newspapers I have ever read,” she says. Publisher De Waal 

Steyn (left) says the signage fits perfectly with the 

character of the paper. “The staff are colourful people who 

are dedicated to the community we serve and we just love 

to stand out from the crowd.” PHOTO: Rina de Wet 

Mela Ngokro, Amber Isaacs, Mariëtte Nel and 

Zoe van Rensburg from Dance Edu Centre won 

the trophy for Best Improvisation. 

The Ballerina Dolls 

from Marina’s School 

of Dance was 

awarded the trophy 

for Best Junior Ballet 

Group (under 

6 years). 

Catherine Africa, 

Amber Isaacs and 

Lara Arrison 

(dancers), and Zoe 

van Rensburg 

(choreography) won 

the trophy for Best 

Trio Contemporary, 

Own Choreography 

in the senior’s 

category.

GOOD 



The US Masters Golf and the famous green jacket 

he US Masters, commonly 

known as ‘The Masters’, 

Twill take place from 6 - 9 

April at the Augusta National 

Golf Club in Georgia, USA. 

The idea of forming this club 

originated with champion 

golfer, Bobby Jones. Pre 

Masters, he won all four majors 

in the same calendar year – 

1930. The four majors at that 

time were the US Open and 

Amateur, and the British Open 

and Amateur. 

Jones sought advice from Cliff 

Roberts, later to become 

chairman of the club. They 

came across a piece of land in 

Augusta, Georgia which had 

been an indigo plantation in 

the early 19th century and a 

plant nursery since 1857. Jones 

hired Alister MacKenzie, an 

architect, to help design the 

course, which was opened in 

1933. 

The first Augusta National 

Invitational Tournament was 

played in 1934 and in 1939 the 

Sport 

By Tony O’Hagan 

name ‘Masters’ was adopted. 

The Masters is one of four 

major professional 

championships and, unlike 

the other three majors, is held 

each year in the same 

location, in Augusta, Georgia. 

The tournament has a number 

of traditions. Since 1949, a 

green jacket has been formally 

awarded to the champion, 

who must return it to the 

clubhouse one year after his 

victory, although it remains 

his personal property and is 

stored with other champions' 

jackets in a specially 

designated cloakroom. A 

golfer who wins the event 

multiple times uses the same 

green jacket awarded upon 

his initial win (unless he needs 

to be refitted with a new 

jacket). 

The first recipient of the 

formally awarded green jacket 

was Sam Snead in 1949, 

although informally acquired 

by champions for many years 

before that. 

One of the exceptions to the 

rule of the green jacket 

remaining at the club, was our 

own Gary Player, who in his 

joy of winning mistakenly 

took the jacket home to South 

Africa after his victory in 1961 

(although he has always followed 

the spirit of the rule and 

has never worn the jacket). 

By tradition, the winner of the 

previous year's Masters puts the 

green jacket on the current 

winner at the end of the 

tournament. Of late, winners in 

consecutive years (Nick Faldo 

and Tiger Woods) had the 

jackets put on by the club 

chairman. 

In addition to the green jacket 

the winner receives a gold 

medal and a sterling silver 

replica of the Masters Trophy, 

plus prize money. 

The Champions' Dinner, 

inaugurated by Ben Hogan in 

1952, is held on the Tuesday 

before each tournament and is 

open to past champions and 

certain board members of the 

Augusta National Golf Club. The 

defending champion, as host, 

selects the menu for the dinner. 

Some interesting choices have 

included: haggis (Sandy Lyle), 

bobotie (Trevor Immelman), 

Wiener schnitzel (Bernhard 

Langer) and fish and chips (Nick 

Faldo). 

As the golf course was formerly 

a plant nursery, each hole is 

named after the tree or shrub 

with which it has become 

associated. Examples of this are 

Flowering Peach (3rd hole), 

Magnolia (5th), Carolina Cherry 

(9th), Azalia (13th) and Holly 

(18th). 

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Charl Schwartzel received his green jacket after winning The 

Masters in 2011. 

Jack Nicklaus has the most 

Masters wins (6), followed by 

Arnold Palmer and Tiger Woods 

(4 each), while Gary Player has 

3 wins with a few others on that 

number, but Gary was the first 

non-American to win this 

coveted title. 

Gary Player was the first non-American to win The Masters 

in 1961. 

Other South African winners 

include Trevor Immelman 

(2008) and Charl Schwartzel 

CHAMPIONS The Overberg kickboxing team took part in the Western Cape Kickboxing 

Championships on 25 March. The Overberg team did very well. Members of Legacy Martial 

Arts Academy won 10 medals (5 gold, 2 silver, 3 bronze). Here are at the back Miguell 

Boshoff (2 gold), Shihan Ruehan van Romburgh (2 gold) and Tiaan van der Westhuizen (2 

bronze) and in front Ruben Minnie (silver), Michael Coetzee (4th place), Gideon du Randt 

(bronze) and Devine January (gold and silver). The next step for the medallists will be the 

South African Kickboxing Championships. 

(2011). The latter two will tee up 

with Ernie Els, Louis Oosthuizen 

and Branden Grace as the South 

African contingent and vying 

for a share of the prize pool of 

around $10m. Good wishes to 

our boys! 

Trevor Immelman got to wear the green jacket in 2009.


GOOD 

Schools 

Matrics of Hermanus High dine in style 

The matrics of Hermanus High School held their annual formal Dinner on Saturday 25 March 

at The Class Room in The Village. The learners were dressed to the nines for what is one of the 

highlights on the matric social calendar. The evening included a three-course dinner 

prepared by Chef Kevin Warwick and his team. 

Every year since 1991, Hermanus High matrics have had the privilege to attend the annual 

dinner that is aimed at teaching them the proper etiquette to follow at formal functions. 

They were served by 18 dads who practiced their waitering skills after a crash course in 

service training. 

GENEROSITY The coaches and players of Curro Hermanus’ U13 rugby team recently had the 

opportunity to thank their sponsors for the year. Here are Cillie Hamman (Onrus Garage); 

Manie Theron (Theron Bros); Jane Grindley Ferris (Solitaire Free Range Eggs); Mike Bayer (The 

Beanery), Francois Eloff (Santam); Sebastian Winter; Chritiaan Bernardü; Daniel Cornell; 

Marnus Prinsloo; Erik Eldring; Josh Grindly Ferris; Luke Kavanagh; Tiernan Ras; Christiaan 

Papenfus; Sean Smit (Kia Motors); Tertius Bruwer (team manager); Delray Janse van Rensburg 

(Phase Head), Gustav van Wyk (coach); Rossouw Hamman; Alex Swingler; Tiaan Eldring; 

Melusi Chakuchichi; Civanu Swarts; Indiphile Dywili; Iwann Vorster and Luca Cornell. 

TOP NOTCH The SA JKA Western Cape Tournament was hosted earlier this month at the 

Sandbaai Hall. The event serves as the final selection for the Western Province JKA team that 

will take part at Nationals in May. The national tournament will decide the national team 

going to the Gichin Funakoshi Cup to be held in Ireland in August. The team members from 

SA JKA Hermanus Dojo that made the WP team selection are (back row): N Gillion, C Fortune, 

C Haskell, S Qotyana, W de Swart, B Govender, C Knott and R Brown. Front row: C Saayman, 

J Bezuidenhout, C Gruss, A Boshoff, P Nokwe, N Jantjies, K Roos and J Streicher. 

Members not present: Elana Coetzee, Mignon Van Zyl, Johan van Zyl, Joshua Bryant-Mostert. 

PHOTO: Leijla Steyn

The Village NEWS 28 March 2017

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