Franschhoek Tatler - February 2016

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Munisipaliteit Stellenbosch kry skoon oudit

Munisipaliteit Stellenbosch is met reg trots dat hy ŉ skoon oudit van die kantoor van die ouditeur-generaal gekry het.

“ŉ Skoon oudit beteken onder meer dat die finansiële state ŉ redelike weerspieëling is van die finansiële stand en prestasie van die munisipaliteit en dat die prestasieverslaggewing in orde was. Dit behels ook dat die munisipaliteit die toepaslike reëls en regulasies nagekom het,” sê mnr Marius Wüst, direkteur van finansiële dienste.

“Ons hooffunksie by die munisipaliteit is om ons gemeenskap te dien en ons moet deurentyd daarna streef om dienslewering te verbeter en te voldoen aan die vereistes van skoon regering. Die ouditeur-generaal het aangedui dis veel makliker om ŉ skoon oudit-status te verwerf as om dit te handhaaf. Aangesien ons

is reeds by die halfpadmerk van die 2015/16 boekjaar is, moet ons die goeie werk voortsit.”

Die munisipaliteit het in 2006/7 en 2007/8 gekwalifiseerde oudits gehad en van 2008 tot 2014 ongekwalifiseerde oudits.

Raadslid Conrad Sidego, uitvoerende burgemeester van Stellenbosch sê: “Hierdie skoon oudit wys dat ons erns maak van goeie administrasie. Ek weet mnr Wüst en sy span het besonder hard gewerk om ons hier uit te bring, en ek bedank hulle hiervoor.

“’n Skoon oudit gaan egter oor meer as net finansies. Dit gaan ook oor ŉ skoon gewete. Hierdie dorp met sy geweldige sosiale ongelykheid, vra vir goeie leierskap. Dit is ons plig as munisipaliteit om deurentyd na die beste van ons vermoë in diens van die gemeenskap te wees.”

Drought hits Bridge House MileThe heat wave conditions

experienced this summer combined with the low rainfall during last year’s winter and the resultant low dam levels have led to the postponement of the annual Bridge House Mile (BHM) open water swimming event that was to have taken place on the Berg River Dam on 27 February. This shock announcement came only a few days after it was confirmed that Standard Bank was the event’s new official sponsor.

BHM organiser Michelle Harley says that the low water level has exposed too many tree stumps and other obstacles to allow for a safe race. The race will now take place on 3 December, when the dam is normally still close to full.

The event’s sponsors and partners fully support the decision to postpone the event, as the safety of the swimmers was always the paramount consideration. Andrew Baxter of WWFsaid: “As a conservation organisation that is deeply concerned with issues of water security in South Africa, WWF notes with concern the extent to which water supply has been outstripped by demand in many parts of the country. It is very likely that the level of the Berg River Dam will fall even further before winter and even then, without significant contributions from the catchment, it may be that the dam will not fully recharge this year.”

On 18 January the dam was only 56% full. On the same date in the four preceding years this was 88.1% (2015), 98.65 (2014), 91.1% (2013) and 89.2% (2012). What’s more is that the dam generally only reaches its

lowest level in May/June just before the onset of winter. The picture is similar for the Wemmershoek Dam,

which unlike the Berg River Dam, does supply water to large parts of Franschhoek. On 18 January the Wemmershoek Dam was 57.5% full. On the same date in the four preceding years this was 76.1% (2012), 87.8% (2013), 90.6% (2014) and 76.3% (2015). Like the Berg River Dam this dam also reaches its lowest level in May/June.

Stellenbosch Municipality already implemented water restriction measures in November 2015. These state, amongst others that watering of gardens may only take place from 05h00 to 10h00 and 16h00 to 22h00 on alternative days and that the use of hosepipes for the purpose of washing or rinsing motor vehicles, motor cycles or motor boats, movable or immovable structures, paths, pavements and paved areas is prohibited. Sadly, both these requirements seem to be ignored with impunity in Franschhoek…

Exposed tree stumps posed too big a risk for Bridge House Mile swimmers

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SAPS suksesFranschhoek SAPS het gedurende die feestyd

verskeie suksesvolle operasies uitgevoer. Die klem was veral op die onwettige handel in dwelms en drank.

Volgens die SAPS woordvoerder was operasies by verskeie dwelmhuise baie suksesvol; onder andere is ‘n groot dwelmhandelaar in Desember in hegtenis geneem en verkeer hy steeds agter tralies. Ongelisensiëerde sjebiens was ook aan die ontvangkant van klopjagte waartydens onwettige drank gekonfiskeer is. Positiewe resultate is ook behaal deur jongmense op straat te stop en deur te soek.

Die stasiebevelvoerder, Kaptein Norman Davids, het die publiek bedank vir die inligting wat hulle verskaf het en wat bygedra het tot die sukses van die operasies.

Sersant Wayne Davids, Adjudantoffisier Errol Cloete, Sersant Alwin Arendse en Kaptein Norman Davids met dwelms en

kontant waarop gedurende die feestyd beslag gelê is.

Franschhoeker ‘n wêreldkampioenCarlo Cemmers (18), ‘n leerder

aan Ligstraal Skool in die Paarl, het almal verras met sy uitstaande prestasie in tafeltennis waarin hy as wêreldkampioen bekroon is.

Die suksesleer wat Carlo besig is om te bestyg is aan toevall te danke, aldus sy afrigter Me. Cecilé de Jager.

Carlo het sy primêre skoolopleiding by Groendal Primêr, Franschhoek, begin en is na Ligstraal verwys omdat hy gediagnoseer is met Downsindroom.

Volgens sy ma, Caroline Cemmers, en haar tante, me Magdalene Davids, het Carlo ‘n regte vegtersgees en sterk wil om te wen. Hy is hardwerkend en het hope deursettingsvermoë. Carlo hou daarvan om met sy maats te kompeteer en dit het grootliks bygedra tot

die sukses wat hy behaal het. By die wêreldkampioenskappe wat in Bloemfontein gehou is vanaf 17 - 26 November 2015 het hy teen spelers van lande soos Italië, Porto Rico, Engeland, Mexico, Finland, Frankryk en Turkye meegeding.

Groot was die vreugde toe Carlo bekroon is as wêreldkampioen.Sy skool en die hele Franschhoek gemeenskap is baie trots op hierdie seun se uitsonderlike prestasie.

Alhoewel Carlo hierdie jaar nie meer ‘n ingeskrewe leerder van Ligstraal gaan wees nie, sien Me De Jager kans om sy talent verder

te ontwikkel. Carlo en Me De Jager het ‘n gevestigde vertrouensverhouding en sy sal graag wil sien dat hy sy talent verder ontwikkel.

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Local writer walks for peaceFranschhoek writer and poet, Mxolisi James Majola,

set off from the Franschhoek Library on the first leg of the Writer’s Walk 4 Peace in Africa on 25 January. This leg will end at the Gardens Library in Cape Town.

Majola aims, over the course of a year, to walk through all nine provinces preaching at community halls, schools, churches and work places to motivate South Africans to love each other and live in peace, love and harmony.

A founder member of the Readers & Writers Society, Majola is inviting all South African writers to participate in the campaign. He says that the idea came to him while he was mourning the death of his wife,

Nancy, on 29 October 2015. The campaign is his way to encourage people to stand up against crime, violence and the killing of innocent people.

Majola has created a Facebook page where people can follow his progress and encourage him in his campaign of spreading a message of peace and love. He also hopes to be able to take his message to parliament and the presidency.

For more information about the campaign or how to support it writers and the public at large can reach Majola on Facebook or email him at [email protected] or mxolisijamesmajola @yahoo.com

Pesky porcupine has palate for plantsA good looking porcupine has been sneaking into

the Ellis garden in La Petite Ferme at night. There it feasted on the lush arum lily rhizomes before escaping back into the wild.

The unsuspecting hosts to this visitor are Colin and Linda Ellis, swallows who come here in summer to spend time in their La Petite Provence home. Sue Norman looks after their garden and noticed that since August the beautiful arum lily patch had, on and off, been attacked by something. On close inspection she recognised the damage as porcupine pilfering. Sue says she has experience of porcupines eating the rhizomes of arum lilies – a delicacy which they prefer to other plants – and was in no doubt that this is what was destroying the arums in the Ellis garden.

Sue took photos of the damage and sent it to Colin and Linda in the UK with the caption “a porcupine is eating your arums”. They in turn decided to bring their motion sensor camera to Franschhoek when they returned in the summer. They acquired the wildlife camera to photograph the owls they hoped would visit the new owl house they had put up in their English garden. It has now done good work locally.

The porcupine returned to the garden a number of times and they established that it had gained entry to the estate through a hole under the fence. Colin set up the battery-operated camera in the garden and was rewarded with lovely photos of the visitor. After the

hole was closed the visits stopped and recommenced only when the hole was opened again.

Another chapter in the prickly tale presented itself soon after when a baby porcupine was discovered in the overflow of a storm water drain on the estate. The cute baby had come down the storm water pipe, fallen into the overflow and could not get out. The estate manager kindly saved the baby and helped it make its way back up the pipe to join its family who presumably live in the plum orchard on the other side of the fence.

The upside of having a porcupine destroying one’s arum lilies is no doubt that one has great night pictures to show and dropped porcupine quills to present to friends as mementoes.

St George’s 110th anniversary

The church of St George the Martyr, Groot Drakenstein, better known as St George’s Church, celebrated the 110th anniversary of the laying of the church’s foundation stone throughout 2015.

At a communion service held in November 2015 to celebrate this wonderful occasion, a watercolour painting of the church was donated to St George’s by Jeremy and Norma Heesom. Jeremy’s late father commissioned the painting in 1972.

This beautiful little church with its stone walls, thatched roof and stained glass windows was designed by the famous architect, Sir Herbert Baker – best known for designing the Union Buildings in Pretoria – to serve the farming community of the greater Drakenstein Valley. This it has done for 110 years, becoming the centre of the very large parish of Groot Drakenstein, which includes St Simon’s Church in Simondium, St Giles’ Church in Lanquedoc, St John’s Church in Kylemore and two outstations at Wemmershoek and La Motte.

St George’s has gained the envious character of being the most transformed of all Churches in the valley, something it introduced during the apartheid period, despite enormous pressure from the then Nationalist Government.

The attendance at services has seen double digit growth in recent times, with parishioners travelling from Stellenbosch, Paarl, Pniel, and Franschhoek. Under the present Rector, Joey Humbles – previously a school teacher and a fervent rugby enthusiast – the finances have grown to a very healthy position. For this a word of thanks must go to the Church Wardens who have sacrificed precious time to voluntarily see to the governance of the Parish.

Lavender Farm contravention levy disputedIn 2012 the Cape Town High Court found that 10

guest units at Lavender Guest Farm were illegally built and subsequently illegally occupied since then. Upon appeal this was confirmed by the Supreme Court of Appeal in 2014. As a result of these judgements Stellenbosch Municipality opted to impose a contravention levy (fine) on the owner of Lavender Guest Farm, Brashville Properties 51, a company of which Mr Robert Maingard is a director.

On 3 November 2015, Stellenbosch Municipality’s Planning and Economic Development Committee considered a report by Hedre Dednam, Manager: Land Use Management Planning & Economic Development at Stellenbosch Municipality. The report provided the committee with background to the case as well as a recommendation on the sum of the contravention levy.

On 23 November 2015, the Franschhoek Trust and Ratepayers Association (the Trust), wrote to the Mayor to express concern that Dednam’s report omitted important facts and documents that should have been before the committee before it accepted the report’s conclusion and recommendation, and that it may have decided differently if they had been included. The letter continued that the committee could not apply its mind to all the relevant factors before voting to accept the recommendation

made in the report that a contravention levy of R250 000 should be implemented.

The Trust requested that the Planning Directorate review and revise the report, its conclusion and recommendations having regard to the documents omitted from it, and for the committee to reconsider the quantum of the contravention levy having applied its mind to these omissions.

Some of the key omissions from the report were: A letter dated 24 October 2014 from the Municipality’s

Director of Planning to Brashville instructing it to cease its illegal occupation of the 10 illegal guest units immediately. This was ignored by Brashville.

A letter dated 21 January 2015 from the Municipality to the Trust and to Werksmans (attorneys for Mrs Stone of Auberge La Dauphine, Verdun Road, Franschhoek, and Mr Mayer of La Bourgogne (Pty) Ltd, Excelsior Road, Franschhoek). This concludes “A contravention levy serves as a means of punishment for the offender” and that punishment must be proportionate to the offence, and that the quantum of a contravention levy is not limited by the Land Use Planning Ordinance (LUPO). This letter invited representations as to the amount of the contravention levy. Neither of the subsequent representations by the Trust and Werksmans (the two

letters below) were put before the Committee.A letter dated 13 February 2015 from Werksmans to

the Municipality making representations as to the amount of the contravention levy. The proposed quantum of the contravention levy was R5m, due to Brashville clearly having no regard for the rule of law or for the municipality’s authority and having had the commercial benefit of its unlawful activities for over 9 months [in February 2015] since the unanimous judgment handed down by the Supreme Court of Appeal. The judgement covered criminal breaches by Brashville of LUPO, the National Building Regulations and Standards Act 1977, title deed conditions and failure to obtain “required prior heritage and environmental consent under the National Heritage Resources Act and National Environmental Management Act”. It concluded that applying the rate advised in the City of Cape Town’s Land Use Enforcement Policy, the contravention levy should be R5 588 000 with credit being given for R52 000 already paid.

A letter dated 13 February 2015 from the Trust to the Municipality making representations as to the amount of the contravention levy. The Trust submitted that the degree and extent of Brashville’s disregard for applicable laws is a very significant fact and should be taken into account in deciding the amount of the contravention levy. It concluded that if the contravention levy is less than R5m, Brashville’s disregard for the law and due

process will have been cost effective and thus serve as no discouragement for similar future behaviour.

There is no explanation in the report as to how a contravention levy of R250 000 was calculated.

Asked for comment the Land Use Management (LUM) section of the municipality insisted “that all factors were considered while compiling the report.”

The Trust and affected parties sent a further letter to the Mayor on 22 December 2015 reminding him that this matter is still outstanding, but has had no response from him or the Stellenbosch Municipality Planning Directorate. A representative of the Trust said: “Stellenbosch Municipality’s handling of this and other matters involving the flouting of planning and building regulations is deeply worrying. It either indicates that the Municipality is intent on simply allowing any development irrespective of whether proper procedures are followed and regulations adhered to, or that it is incapable of enforcing meaningful compliance with its own regulations. It is not clear which is the worst scenario…”

The municipality also commented that “With regards to (the) letter addressed to the Mayor on 22 December 2015, no response could be offered as the department was on recess from 15 December 2015.” It went on to say that “It must further be noted that any party aggravated by the outcome of the decision may take the decision on review.”

Carlo Cemmers

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Come and join in the laughter and fun as we celebrate the 2016 grape harvest with a day of picking, stomping, tasting wines and enjoying delicious food.

After morning coffee and fresh farm baked muffins we greet the day with a tractor ride into the vineyards to pick grapes, followed by a wine tasting and cellar tour hosted by our cellarmaster.

Next up is the traditional harvest day grape stomping – your very own barrel of fun!

We also have live entertainment and a few other surprises in store for you.

To end the festivities, you can tuck into a lavish harvest buffet lunch expertly prepared by our Executive Chef.

Date: Saturday, 20 February 2016Time: 09h00

Price: R650 per person for adultsR350 for children under 12 years

Booking is essential. Contact Barbara at T 021-876 8600 or E [email protected]

We look forward to sharing our Harvest Festival fun with you.

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Franschhoeker in Dubai Sevens rugby win

Each time an international sevens rugby tournament is held in Dubai, a Masters (over 35 years old) charity tournament featuring former internationals is held concurrently with the main event. Former springbok, David von Hoesslin, who is a shareholder in Franschhoek’s La Fontaine Guest House, was part of the November 2015 event’s winning team.

The J9 motor-neuron charity team was brought together by former Springbok captain, Joost van der Westhuizen, to acquire sponsorship for research into and support of those suffering from this affliction. Van der Westhuizen is at a very advanced stage of motor-neuron disease.

In November 2015, as was the case the previous two years, the J9 team reached the final of the event. The first two years saw the team come second, but this year they turned the tables and won – immediately dedicating their victory to Joost.

Three former Springboks played in the event: David, Tinus Delport and Conrad Jantjies. They were joined by two former Blitsbokke: Fabian Juries and Egon Seconds.

David is one of very few Springboks who grew up in the valley. His rugby career includes playing for the Western Province Craven Week team, SA Schools, Maties, SA Students, the Stormers and, of course, the Springboks.

During September 2015, a sponsorship drive was held in Franschhoek at La Residence with Joost utilizing the wheelchair accessible room at La Fontaine Guest House.

Swimming star

Migael Adams, a Grade 8 learner at Bridge House School, excelled at the first CANA Zone 3 Invitational Swimming Championships held in Uganda from 11 to 13 December 2015.

Migael won no fewer than 9 medals – 4 individual medals and 5 in relay events. His individual tally consisted of gold in the 50m breaststroke and bronzes in the 100m and 200m breaststroke and 50m backstroke. To this he added 2 golds and 3 silvers in relay events.

To add even more excitement to the start of his year he was visited at school by a film team from the SABC. It looks like he’ll soon be a star in the pool and on the telly!

David von Hoesslin (right) was part of the J9 charity team that won the Dubai Sevens Rugby Tournament in November 2015. With him is the former Fijian international player, Waisale Serevi (centre), and Neil von Hoesslin,

David’s youngest brother and former Maties player, who stood in as the team’s reserve.


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Rendezvous Bistro'sRoasted Lamb Rump Served With 3 Ways Of Onion

Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards'Gruyère soufflé, grilled asparagus, light crème sauce

Our Shiraz was matured for 18 months in small French oak barrels. This delivered an opulent, full-bodied wine with supple, vibrant fruit and integrated tannins. Spicy, white pepper, smoky aromas pervade a ripe, fruit-driven profile. Drink now or mature for further complexity.Cellar Price: R120 per bottle

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A surprisingly voluptuous, medium-bodied, unwooded Chardonnay made in a New World style. Ripe fruit aromas of pear and citrus are beautifully balanced by biscuit nuances. Well-rounded, the palate reveals flavours of yellow apple and undertones of shortbread. A classy companion to creamy sauces, roast chicken, pork and cheeses such as Brie and Gruyère.Cellar Price: R42 per bottle

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Method:Season the lamb rump and seal it off in a hot pan, set aside once it is sealed to oven roast when needed. Take whole onions and roast in the oven until soft. Once soft, peel off the skin and place the soft cooked onions in and bowl. Blend until pureed and season with butter and salt and pepper. Slice onions thinly and dust with seasoned flour and deep fry to make onion rings. Place to the lamb rump in the oven and roast to your liking.To plate add a spoonful of onion puree on the plate. Slice the lamb rump and place the slices on the puree and top with deep fried onion and some chopped fresh chives.

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Method:Combine all the ingredients in a food processor and blend until the correct consistency. Bring a pot of salted water to the boil. Drop the fresh tagliatelle into the water and cook at a rolling boil for 4 – 6 minutes or until al dente. Once cooked, remove from the water and place straight into a serving bowl. Ladle 120 ml of the starchy pasta water onto the pasta. Add the basil pesto, ricotta, good quality Parmesan, herbs and butter. Mix the pasta well until the cheese and butter are melted and resemble a slightly creamy sauce. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Drizzle a generous amount of lemon-infused De Morgenster olive oil to finish, as well as more Parmesan. Serves 4 Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards Tel: 021 876 8002 Email: [email protected]


Golf tourism to SA is popularMy last article on the prowess of French professional

golf has made me popular with French Golf Tour Operators.

Suddenly I have invites to attend (and play) in the upcoming ‘Pro-am de L’Afrique du Sud’ bringing pros and amateurs for three weeks in February who among many courses will play Arabella and Pearl Valley and dine at the Ernie Els wine estate. Add to this the 24 French golfers coming from Fontainebleau, who will

also play Pearl Valley and De Zalze in Stellenbosch. These golfers, mentioned in a previous article, are from the town of Fontainebleau where my brother lives, and having sent him my Tatler article re the growth of professional golf in France he tells me many of the visitors will without doubt offer a glass of wine or two.

Golf tourism continues in March, as Maura Nolan, from Safari Golf Tours in the United States, has a prestigious group arriving from America and “Yes”

I am invited to join them for a game or two (again at Pearl Valley) with the insistence that I join them for lunches and dinners.

Of course this sounds like boasting (well somebody’s got to do it!), but in fact it conveys my passion to promote how important golf tourism is to South Africa and the Cape in particular.

All three groups will during their visit stay in local winelands accommodation and the Frenchman in me can without fear of contradiction say that they will sample many of our excellent wines, as well as purchase many a bottle to impress their friends back home. My American partner in life, ‘My Peggy’ will give testament that those of her nation will often use the expression, “Wow can you believe that?” when paying a bill.

Of course it is a given that the current exchange

rate has a major benefit to both the European and American visitors. I asked my brother to tell me what he normally pays for a glass of wine in his favourite restaurant and how much for a good bottle of wine. Here I must mention he is far more frugal than his brother. His reply is short but as always concise!

Glass 4/6 Euros - Bottle 12/30 EurosKindly convert these into Rands and note why many

of our visitors will express in whatever language, “Wow can you believe that?” when paying a bill.

On and Off CourseLawrence Gould


I once met a dog called Gastro. He was a happy, tail-wagging mongrel with a family history that would have put Mr Heinz and his varieties to shame. Gastro was an inquisitive hound that sniffed and nibbled anything that looked like food, often suffering from an upset tummy as a result and hence his name. Whatever his parentage, Gastro had acquired the best genes from both sides and was a good natured animal, liked by all.

By comparison, I once owned a pedigree boxer. A posh dog she was not, in fact, on balance I would probably have preferred the company of Gastro. A bit like wine really if you consider how a single cultivar wine might compare with a blend of various different cultivars.

Arguably one of the best known blends is from Bordeaux in France, sometimes referred to as Claret. (One of the early James Bond films had a scene where James was offered the choice of a Bordeaux or a Claret and was instantly able to tell that his host was suspect!).

The genuine Bordeaux blend is typically made up of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, with lesser quantities of

Cabernet Franc and Petite Verdot. There are many such blends in this country and they compare very favourably with the home-grown stuff in France.

On two occasions to my knowledge, two Franschhoek Bordeaux blends have been judged by the Bordeaux producers themselves as actually being better than their own. Such admissions are rare indeed. While being the result of years of trial and error, they are not regarded as ‘complex’ blends. Such blends contain as much as 6 different varietals. They are often beautifully balanced and we have some right here on our doorstep.

Chamonix has its Troika: a blend, untypically, of 40% Cabernet Franc, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot and 12% Petit Verdot. Akkerdal’s Kallie’s Dream is made up of Shiraz, Mourvèdre, Grenache, Carignan and Viognier grapes. Rickety Bridge has a Foundation Stone white wine of Chenin Blanc, Ugni Blanc, Trebbiano, Grenache Blanc, Viognier and Roussanne. Some unfamiliar varieties put to excellent use. Haute Espoir has its Gentle Giant with an undisclosed list of participating grapes.

I have mentioned only a few from our valley and there are more just down the road. These wines are well priced and pull in numerous accolades and stars from the judges. Like Gastro, they may not have a single variety pedigree but they have great value and are open to lasting loyalty and devotion.

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Franschhoek’s wine ambassadors announced

The 3rd annual Appellation Grand Prestige (AGP) Celebration took place on 8 January at Foliage Restaurant.

This initiative was the brainchild of a group of Franschhoek’s young winemakers and aims to “recognise Franschhoek wines, based on the principles of provenance, for grape varieties and wine styles that typify quality wine production in the valley.”

The initiative focussed on Franschhoek’s historically top-performing grape varieties – Chardonnay, Semillon and Cabernet Sauvignon – during its first two years. The 2015 tasting, however, was opened to all Wine of Origin Franschhoek wines, made in any style. The idea being that over time the tasting process will organically determine which grape varieties and wine styles perform best and thus naturally yield a finite set of varieties and styles that will be eligible for entry in the future.

In the 2015 tasting, sponsored by Chris Wium and Cork Supply South Africa, ninety-two wines were evaluated during a blind tasting by an independent panel of five judges. Ten wines were acknowledged as being of such quality that they were awarded the status of being Franschhoek’s 2016 Ambassador Wines.

At the AGP Celebration invited guests were given the opportunity to sample the wines along with the culinary creations of chef Chris Erasmus and the Foliage team.

Six of the ten ambassador wines contain Chardonnay, Semillon or Cabernet Sauvignon, providing a “clear indication that these varieties are still front-runners as far as quality wine production in the valley is concerned.”

The Franschhoek Ambassador Wines for 2016 are:Black Elephant Vintners Brut MCC NV

(Chardonnay/Pinot Noir)• Môreson Mercator 2013 (Chardonnay)• Franschhoek Vineyards Semillon 2012• La Chaumiére Pinot Noir 2013• Holden Manz Cabernet Franc 2013• La Bri Affinity 2013 (Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend)• Stony Brook Ghost Gum 2011 (Cabernet Sauvignon)• Lynx SMV 2013 (Shiraz-based blend)• Môreson Chardonnay Straw Wine 2013• Maison Straw Wine 2012 (Chenin Blanc) www.agp.co.za

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The magnificent rhino and elephant artworks along the route are sponsored by our eleven participants, some or all of which can be visited in any order. But don't forget, you must have the compulsory stamp from Or-gari Golden Safari to qualify as a Certified Franschhoek Ranger!

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Leeu Estates prepares to welcome guests

Reservations for Leeu Collection’s luxurious Leeu Estates have opened. This third, flagship property in the Collection will be opening on 15 June 2016.

Located between the mountainside and river, just minutes away from the village, this five-star boutique hotel is an ideal setting for a sophisticated, private getaway. The hotel has 17 well-appointed rooms, suites and cottages amid 68 hectares of vineyards, landscaped gardens and indigenous fynbos vegetation.

At the centre of this working wine farm is the meticulously refurbished 19th-century Manor House with its 6 rooms and suites. There are 2 rooms adjacent to The Manor House and the rests are set amongst the gardens, oak trees and vineyards.

Rooms feature carefully curated artworks from various countries, luxurious extras and superbly-equipped marble bathrooms. Many have their own terraces and fireplaces and all enjoy vineyard or mountain views. Guests travelling in groups may choose to book an entire cottage comprising two or three bedrooms with private living areas.

Innovative cuisine will be on offer, with lunch and dinner menus showcasing the finest locally-sourced organic and ethically-farmed produce in dishes with vibrant world flavours. Handcrafted premium wines from the award-winning Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines may also be sampled at the boutique tasting venue, The Wine Studio. A variety of spaces is available to host private dinners and functions. For guests who are wine connoisseurs the well-stocked wine- and spirits cellar will be a definite drawcard.

The Leeu Spa, a wellness sanctuary offering expert massage and holistic treatments inspired by centuries-old Asian traditions, is another drawcard. The contemporary spa has three treatment rooms: one double suite, his-and-hers steam rooms and a relaxing splash pool outside the his-and-hers saunas, changing

facilities and a hair salon. A 15-metre heated infinity swimming pool and gym cater to fitness-orientated guests. Personal training and yoga will also be on offer.

Other attractions include The Reading Room with a wide selection of reading material – from the classics to bestselling novels, meticulously landscaped gardens, art from leading South African artists and nature trails, to name but a few.

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Sugary drinks at school a leading cause of obesity and impaired learning

With learners back at school, parents are reminded to restock their fridges and pantries with foods and beverages that provide brain-boosting nutrients to help their children perform at their best.

SA’s recently released National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (SANHANES) refers to the poor state of children’s school lunches in the country. Of particular concern is the high intake of sugary cool drinks – about 2 in 3 learners buy sugary drinks at least twice a week, with each soft drink containing up to 55g of sugar. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) that is 40g more sugar than the recommended maximum daily limit for children.

Drinking too many sugary drinks is considered to be the leading cause of obesity in adolescents, especially among schoolboys. The study points out that the prevalence of obesity has doubled in teenage boys the past six years, making them more prone to chronic lifestyle diseases such as diabetes.

Ernest du Toit, spokesperson of the SA Rooibos Council says Rooibos is as effective as water for hydrating the body and has additional health properties that water doesn’t have.

“Rooibos is affordable, tasty and amazingly beneficial for children. It is rich in antioxidants which helps to protect healthy cells from damage caused by free radicals and can reduce the risk of a variety of diseases, including cardiovascular disease and some cancers. Rooibos also prevents DNA damage, inflammation and is helpful in combating diabetes.

“Added to this, Rooibos contains no caffeine, fats or carbohydrates, is a natural immune-booster and relieves allergy symptoms, which are common in children,” remarks du Toit.

Sugary drinks have also been found to have an adverse effect on children’s brains. A study conducted by the University of California revealed that consuming excessive quantities of sugar-sweetened drinks can have a major impact on children’s brain function and impair their ability to concentrate and learn at school.

In contrast, Rooibos tea will keep your child’s mind sharp since it shields the brain from stress and it protects against a process known as lipid peridoxation (where free radicals damage brain cells and nerve tissues.)

Du Toit adds that Rooibos is also incredibly nutrient-rich. “It is rich in Vitamin C, calcium, manganese and fluoride, helps to build strong bones and teeth, and is safe to consume without limit.”

To help parents pack refreshments that will make

the grade, the SA Rooibos Council has compiled the following Rooibos iced tea- and popsicle recipes that will have the kids asking for more.

Rooibos iced tea:One litre of Rooibos tea using four to six teabagsSweeten the tea with honey to taste and leave it in

the fridge to cool overnightExperiment with this basic iced tea, by adding

mint, lemon, orange, granadilla, mango or apple, or a combination of flavours until you find one that your children love. You can even get them involved in mixing their own flavours.

Note: Juiced or squeezed fresh fruit usually delivers the best results, but you can also use preservative-free fruit juice. Mixing it with cold Rooibos will make it go further and keeping a jug of it in the fridge should mean you don’t have to keep buying juice. The good news is that cold rooibos can be kept in the fridge for up to two weeks without spoiling.

Rooibos ice-lollies:By pouring some Rooibos iced tea into popsicle containers

or ice-cube trays and freezing it, you can also make fun, refreshing, healthy after school or sports treats.


As I am writing this I look through a haze of smoke towards Simonsberg. Yet another out of control veld fire is raging through our valley. What a summer this has been. Fierce dry hot winds fuelling numerous wild fires, a severe drought, water restrictions and intense heat, with heat waves lasting weeks not days. With the current weather conditions gardening is probably the last thing on your mind, but there is plenty one can do to protect precious plants and conserve water at the same time.

The first water saving measure is to stop watering your lawn. I cannot stress this enough. Your grass won’t die; it will simply be forced into dormancy and will jump back to life with the first winter rains. The next step is to only water when necessary. Stick your finger in the ground or buy a cheap moisture meter at a garden centre. Simply watering on a set schedule is wasteful. You have to adapt to the weather conditions with the evaporation factor the most important variable. Look after your recent investments and water newly planted shrubs and trees regularly. Pots and planters obviously need regular watering, but using grey water can go along way into keeping your precious collections alive. Mulching is always important, but remember that newly placed mulch will soak up plenty of moisture before water gets through to the ground below. Now is also a good time to identify plants that flourish and plants that battle under these conditions. Plan your future plantings with this knowledge in mind.

Some pampering time invested in your rose garden will bring great returns through an autumn flush by late March. Give a light summer pruning by nipping back new shoots. Leaf cover is of utmost importance now. Leave poorly performing rose bushes alone, except for regular feeding and spraying. Mildew and black spot shouldn’t be a problem, but aphids and red spider mite might be. Treat as required. Roses and all other garden plants will respond well to foliar feeding. Regular spraying with a weak (half-strength) liquid manure will not only boost sad looking plants, but will strengthen all garden plants and protect them against heat waves. Don’t spray during the heat of the day though. Rather wait for cooler weather or spray early in the evening.

February is usually a very productive time in the vegetable garden, with tomatoes, cucumbers and

peppers literally hanging on the ground. Pumpkins and squashes are so plentiful that you have to be careful not to leave your car window open in town – you might just return to a back seat full of oversized baby marrows. Harvesting is great fun; don’t let it become a chore by leaving it too late. Pick daily and have a large bin on hand to throw rotten fruit, sunburnt leaves and the tops of onions and other root crops in. Some Bokashi bran sprinkled between layers of this waste will turn the mess into beautiful compost in no time. It is probably too hot to try and sow anything, even though it is time to start with the winter brassicas. Use your intuition here or do some staggered plantings.

The February irony is that the kitchen is the last place you want to be in the heat, but it is the month with the biggest glut of vegetables that needs preserving. With time such a scarce commodity I focus most of my energy on items we actually use. Like pasta sauce. All excess tomatoes, even the cherry ones, simply go into large pots with salt and basil and get cooked down to a thick sauce. A quick blitz before bottling ensures the right texture for pizzas and pastas. Excess cucumbers can go into gazpacho - a refreshing lunch on a hot day.

A Shady Love AffairBegonia semperflorens or bedding begonias and its

numerous cultivars, and its well-suited companion, Coleus or more commonly known as Flame Nettle or Painted Leaf, are just the thing to brighten up those dull areas in the garden.

Begonia semperflorensThe best location for Begonias is dappled shade.

The white and light pink varieties are particularly well suited for the shade because the lighter colours show up well, while if the reds are planted in sun their colours are a shade or two deeper. Begonias like average to moderately fertile and well-draining soil and like it to be kept moist but not sodden. Water logged soil can cause all sorts of unwanted problems.

Begonias don’t require much maintenance. Deadheading flowers and yellowing leaves will encourage new blooms but isn’t essential and if you prefer a neat and compact plant for a container, you can cut back any stems that have extended beyond the

mound of the plant.ColeusExcellent for use as a ground cover, these plants will

compliment your begonias like no other. They too they require fertile, well-draining soil and at maturity you can expect a 30cm spread so remember this when planting. At 20 cm high with densely packed foliage, this mini canopy will act as the natural mulch your begonias very much need and want, keeping the soil cool through the summer months.

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Hyper HybridDramatic and different in every way, BMW’s i8 lets

you drive as you have never before.This BMW i8 is radically different from the moment

you lay eyes on it – and man, does it deliver. Most dramatic and futuristic, the supercar of the

future is mechanically and stylistically completely unconventional and therein lies its beauty – it’s a hyper-hybrid boasting rare style and a unique drivetrain to allow for the use of advanced composite materials in a supercar of absolute head-turning style.

It is spacious enough, but in true 2+2 fashion the rear seats are cramped and high scissor-door sills make elegant ingress and egress nigh impossible (as some locals who witnessed such efforts will attest!), but those unique and interesting lines do make for a low, streamlined and desirable 0.26 Cd stance.

Its unique powertrain – a 170kW 320Nm 1.5-litre three-pot turbo petrol mill drives the rear wheels in tandem with a 96kW 250Nm e-motor delivering energy to the front axle via a two-phase gearbox and a 7.1kWh lithium-ion battery pack to make i8

technologically utterly irresistible. Lightweight carbonfibre and exotic materials

conspire to a meagre 1450kg kerb mass, while i8’s combined 266kW output delivers supercar-like Tatler-tested 4.79 sec 0-100km/h and 250km/h performance.

That’s M3 territory, yet i8 is exceptionally environmentally friendly at a quite astounding 2.1litres/100km and 49g/km CO2. Yup, you read right – two point one litres per hundred kilometres for a sub 5-second, 250km/h supercar! Real world consumption is closer to 7 litres/100km and you can use electric power only until 60km/h to help achieve a 600km driving range.

Set i8 to Sport mode and it transforms to an immaculate driver’s car with exceptional dynamics and impeccable road manners. A low centre of gravity ensures fantastic cornering, while that erstwhile silence explodes into an almost electric-boosted V12-like soundtrack when pushed.

Add this quite sublime performance to a previously unattainable level of versatility and flexibility, never mind all the clever engineering and fantastic design, of this highly-rated, futuristic vehicle and it’s soon clear why the stylish i8 is so unique and sought after.

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CHIC Development Foundation2015 in review

Here is a brief synopsis of various highlights since the beginning of 2015.

January: Three new candidates joined the CHIC program – including our first girl – Nadia Klaasen. The rest of the team had been on an intensive training programme over the school holidays. For the U/18 riders, this served as preparation for the Tour de Boland road stage race in March.

February: During the course of the year, we also had our CHIC ambassadors participating in cycling events. During February, Geddan Ruddock and Neil Bradford participated in the Tankwa Trek (in preparation for the Cape Epic). Rene Schoeman and Bonny Swanepoel participated in the inaugural Transcape, where they placed first in the ladies category.

March: Our U/18 riders – Jason and Jiyaad – participated in and finished the Tour de Boland. Geddan and Neil took part in the ABSA Cape Epic. It was hard racing for all!

April: All eight youngsters on the CHIC programme took part in the Delta Trap MTB race. Events such as these served as good team-building during the course of the year and serves as a good indicator of their fitness levels.

May: Filming of the CHIC video – a short story about the foundation – continued in earnest, with most of the footage being shot on the 10th of May; the filming crew certainly had their hands full! We also conducted our first girls-only time trials, with youngsters from both Groendal and Franschhoek High School.

June: Three new female candidates – Amelia, Anthea & Luzaan – started their probation period on the programme. Four of our team members – Guillaume, Jiyaad, Nadia & Shane – were selected to represent the Cape Winelands team at the Youth Festival / Western Cape championships in Oudtshoorn.

July: We were fortunate to have set up a partnership with Franschhoek Health Club, allowing the CHIC

kids to do indoor training when the weather was not favourable. Johan Viljoen (gym manager) started doing upper body / core training with them.

August: Prof Marie de Beer – renowned research psychologist – conducts aptitude tests (free of charge) for the CHIC kids; they were extremely privileged to have such an invaluable opportunity come their way!

September: Two of our CHIC ambassadors – Frances Ruddock and Irmela Alberts (CHIC co-founder) – participated in the Namaqua Quest. As part of their training, team members are taken to “training races” every now and again. The main venue for this is Killarney race track, where cyclists participate in groups according to their age / ability. This type of training is intended to make them faster!

October: At the beginning of the month, we were in attendance at the Sanlam MTB Invitational at Rhebokskloof. Towards the end of the month the team participated in the Buffet Olives MTB Classic for the second year running. Jiyaad made us proud by winning the Junior category!

November: We took the opportunity to thank all our CHIC ambassadors that contributed during the course of the year: Rex Benson, Rory Mapstone, Rene Schoeman, Bonny Swanepoel, Neil Hewitt, Peggy Lannon, Neil Bradfrd, Frances Ruddock and Irmela Alberts. Training continues for the CHIC kids, (with their school exams taking priority though)!

December: We had our end-of-year function at the Village Grill. A good opportunity to look back on the year – especially the memories. You are welcome to visit our website page to see our short picture presentation for 2015, as well as read our monthly newsletters!

Ten years of youth development through cricket

This year marks the tenth year that the Junior Schools’ Cricket Tournament at under-12 level will be organized by the Groot Drakenstein Games Club (GDGC).

The tournament has grown from four schools from the Franschhoek Valley and surrounds to twelve this year, introducing over 1000 learners to the game of cricket. Most of them would not normally be able to play, as they come from underprivileged backgrounds with little or no cricket facilities, equipment or coaching. However, after the two-month tournament, the improvement in their skills, discipline and social interaction is remarkable.

This year GDGC are very excited to have secured the involvement of Boland Cricket with the backing of Cricket SA, who will provide an on-field coach during match days to identify potential talent with the possibility of selecting a post-tournament team to play other youth teams in the Western Cape. Additionally, the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) of the Stellenbosch Municipality has recently included youth development as a focal area, which will be reflected in the 2016/2017 municipal budget. It is thus appropriate that, for the past four years, the municipality has, through its grant-in-aid program, seen fit to support the tournament because of its commitment to skills developed by means of sport through cricket.

This year's tournament will be run from Tuesday, 2 February, to the end of March. GDGC fund the tournament, relying on fund-raising activities, the

generosity of the members, and the grant-in-aid. The biggest expenses include providing transport, lunches for the teams on match days, and playing equipment. All learners also receive a special cricket shirt, and for those schools where many of the children do not have suitable footwear and other kit, a programme has been set up with the more privileged schools to donate second-hand clothing and equipment.

In previous years sponsors, a golf day, an auction, a special Q&A session with Michael Holding at the club, and the grant-in-aid programme have all helped to finance these tournaments. Support is urgently required to ensure that this tenth tournament sees continued success in 2016. Readers wishing to contribute funds or equipment are invited to contact Richard von Hoesslin at [email protected] or 082 490 2446, or David Norris at [email protected] or 083 363 2413.

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The first Rotary Club in the world was organised in Chicago, USA, on 23 February 1905, by Paul P Harris, a young lawyer, who gathered together in a spirit of friendship and understanding a group of men, each of whom was engaged in a different form of service to the public. At first, the members of the new club met in rotation at their various places of business, and this suggested the name "Rotary".

The general objectives of Rotary Clubs in every country are the same: the development of fellowship and understanding among the business and professional leaders in the community; the promotion of community-betterment endeavours and of high standards in business and professional practices; and the advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace.

Rotary Clubs everywhere have one basic ideal – the "Ideal of Service" which entails thoughtfulness of and helpfulness to others.

Franschhoek Rotary meets on Thursdays at Café Franschhoek at 18h30 for 19h00. Visitors are welcome. For more information call Mark Tanner on 082 773 9217 and to see what we do please go to www.rotary-franschhoek.com.

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Our next meeting is on Monday, 1 February, at Franschhoek Cellars at 12h00 for 12h30. Our speaker is Herman van Heek whose subject will be: Islam, an Arabic Mentality.

We have brought our time forward by half an hour, due to this being a subject that is on everyone’s mind these days, and I am sure there will be many questions.

What is Probus all about?In South Africa there is a rapidly growing number

of Probus Clubs, which offer retirees the facility to manage successfully the transition from high pressure executive, professional and other vocational activity to a calmer way of life.

This is achieved through these valuable features of membership: • Opportunities to extend compatible social contacts and

maintain an interest in the topical issues of the day.• Positive attitudes to ageing nurtured by group

recreation and the sharing of information on issues of concern to Senior Citizens.

• Support in grief and illness.• Speakers at monthly luncheons who provide a fresh

mental challenge, and stimulation.• Probus is a-political and non-sectarian. • We are mindful of the fact that costs are an

important consideration. Membership fees, therefore, are kept to a minimum; while monthly luncheon costs vary.

• Probus is not a Service/Fund Raising organisationIf you are interested in joining or just wish to come along

to any meeting please contact me on 083 303 3335.

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Hoërskool Franschhoek matrieks vaar goed

Die personeel van Franschhoek Hoërskool is baie tevrede met die 2015 matriekuitslae wat in Januarie bekend gemaak is, al het hulle net-net die 100% slaagsyfer gemis. Sestien Graad 12 leerders het

met baccalaureus toelating geslaag, 15 met diploma toelating en 1 met ‘n hoërsertifikaat.

Die toppresteerder was Lauren-Leigh Fortuin met ‘n B gemiddeld.

Bridge House matrics bring home good results

Of the 10 212 matrics country-wide who wrote the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) Matric examinations, 60 came from Bridge House School.

Two Bridge House students, Aimee Fuller and Kaila Fourie, achieved places on the IEB’s Outstanding Achievers’ List. This list is made up of the top 5% nationally across six subjects, with a Level 7 for LO. There were only 6 Western Cape candidates on this list.

Aimee and Kaila each achieved 9 distinctions. Bridge House had eleven subject results, achieved by six candidates, which were in the top 1% nationally.

Readers needed in school librariesIs your mother tongue English and do you love

books, reading and small children?The Franschhoek Literary Festival funds a really

valuable school library project. Through this they share the joy of books and reading with local school children by filling school libraries with beautiful books in both English and the children's mother tongue.

Reading aloud brings these books to life for the children and makes them eager to read for themselves.

Each library is staffed by a library assistant who can read aloud to the children in their mother tongue, but volunteers are needed to read aloud in English. The only skill required is the ability to read children's books with enthusiasm.

If you can spare an hour or two a week to help, please contact Margie to find out more.

Margie Cunnama - FLF Librarian083 661 1620 or [email protected]

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Franschhoek to host the prestigious Délice Network of Good Food CitiesFranschhoek, regarded by those in the know

as South Africa’s Culinary Capital, will host the Délice Network of Good Food Cities of the World Conference in early April 2016.

Délice is an international network of likeminded cities engaged in promoting the benefits of culinary excellence and good food. According to Jean-Michel Daclin, President of the Délice Network, “Gastronomy is an integral part of the heritage of our cities. It expresses a way of living, and is a key tool for our cities in terms of taste education, living quality and promotion of tourism. Our goal is to join together forces, talents and ideas, to exchange on the theme of gastronomy and good food.”

According to Erik Wolf, Executive Director at the World Food Travel Association, food and drink tourism is increasingly a powerful tool for economic development that can boost visitor numbers, create jobs and increase tax revenue. This platform is a great opportunity for Franschhoek to position itself as a leader in food tourism on the international stage, and in doing so make a significant contribution to global food trends.

Founded in Lyon in 2007, the Délice Network currently has 21 members including Barcelona, Madrid, Montreal, Lausanne, Milan, Copenhagen, Chicago, Gothenburg, Birmingham, Helsinki and Brussels – to name a few. Franschhoek partnered with the Cape Winelands District Municipality in joining the Délice Network.

Franschhoek was granted membership to this important network in October 2014, and is the only member in the Southern Hemisphere.

Criteria for membership include an outstanding gastronomic culture, actions for citizens’ taste education and good food consciousness, the use of gastronomy as a tool for tourism and promotion of the local area’s food diversity. All these elements are what Franschhoek has become famous for, especially through its festivals such as the Franschhoek

Bastille Festival, The Franschhoek Cap Classique & Champagne Festival, Cook Franschhoek, the Franschhoek Artisan Food Route, as well as Franschhoek Rond en Bont; which expose the visitor to diverse culinary experiences. The Franschhoek Artisan Food Route, in particular, exposes the visitor to a range of the finest olives, cheeses, salmon trout, charcuterie and artisanal breads South Africa has to offer. Internationally acclaimed chefs who include Le Quartier Français’ Executive Chef, Margot Janse, Reuben Riffel, Chris Erasmus (Foliage Restaurant), Darren Badenhorst (The Restaurant at Grande Provence), Carmen Muller (The Tasting Centre at Rupert & Rothschild) as well Neil Jewel (the Charcuterie Guru) are based in Franschhoek, adding further acclaim to the area.

The working sessions of the Délice Network are scheduled to take place at various establishments in and around Franschhoek from 7 to 9 April. The Délice Network promotes gastronomy in five major areas, being:• Destination Marketing • Education and Transmission of Knowledge• Local Products • Health and Nutrition • Excellence of Chefs “To be associated with other leading international

culinary capitals is a great honour.” comments Franschhoek Wine Valley CEO, Jenny Prinsloo. “Home to some of South Africa’s leading chefs, Franschhoek has earned its title as South Africa’s Culinary Capital over many years.”

“Franschhoek forms an integral part of our involvement to advance this unique region. As such it is our privilege to partner with Franschhoek as member of the Délice Network in order to complete the total Cape Winelands experience,” adds the Executive Mayor of the Cape Winelands District Municipality, Alderman de Bruyn.

Franschhoek Summer Wines - 6 February 2016

Get ready for a high summer celebration at this year’s Franschhoek Summer Wines that will take place on Saturday, 6 February, at Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards. Come and taste the Franschhoek Vignerons’ choices for summer. White, rosé or Méthode Cap

Classique – all will be revealed on the day!The winemakers have carefully selected their favourites

and invite you to join them in sampling these superb wines. Enjoy delicious food from the rotisserie kitchen, as you relax on the veranda or the sprawling lawn with views of the valley, while listening to the sounds of local performers.

Keeping things cool, dress elegantly in white.Tickets are available from www.webtickets.co.za at

R150 per person. This includes a wine glass and a tasting of all the wines on show between 12h00 and 17h00.

For more info contact the Franschhoek Wine Valley offices on 021 876 2861.

Dear ReadersSome things don’t change too much from

one year to the next. The ebb and flow of the tides, weather patterns (despite climate change and El Niño), Cher’s face and the level of our expectations of our government come to mind… Daft, irritating, ugly and unnecessary signage also seems to fall into this category.

Over the past few months I’ve been at times bemused and infuriated to varying degrees by some of the signs I’ve spotted around the valley. Here are some of my thoughts on some of Franschhoek’s current crop of signage. If I’ve missed your favourite (good or bad) why don’t you drop me a line?

Let me start on a positive note. I’m not sure if it’s only me, but there seem to be fewer A-frame boards on our sidewalks. More businesses that have these appear to be placing them on their own properties, rather than on narrow sidewalks where we have to queue at certain times of year to get past them. That’s progress.

Two aspects of A-frame boards that often still baffle me are the means used to keep them in place and handwriting. I quite regularly see boards outside otherwise classy establishments held upright by what appear to be the largest chunks of builders’ rubble that were available on the block… Good way to spoil your business’ image, me thinks. The same applies to blackboards with handwriting that will do a doctor’s note proud.

One of the more interesting signs erected during the past few months is that of the Village Grill & Butcher. I give them full marks for creativity; although I think the low contrast between the letters and background make their signs hard to read. They also get full marks for bravery. Putting anything made of copper on display these days is practically an open invitation to thieves – as the owners soon found out. But they seem to have stuck with it,

which is, well, brave. As far as irritating signs go I think the square signs

along the R45 at Basse Provence deserve a mention. Driving past at 80 – 100 km/h they’re not exactly easy to read, which would seem to be an important consideration for signage. I’m not convinced that advertising room rates at the side of the road is particularly astute either. When was the last time you went somewhere for a few nights without an accommodation booking and rather left your sleeping arrangements up to the possible presence of a sign next to the side of the road? Internet, anybody? I’d say that in this case the message and the medium are more than a little mismatched. Oh yes, the signs also spoil a beautiful view over the vineyards towards the manor house. All passing photographers must be cursing…

Another sign that completely misses the point is the one that’s gone up on the wall at the entrance to Val d’Or guest house. Driving past it on the R45 all that one can make out is that there’s a photo on the gate. Why spoil a perfectly elegant gate?

When it comes to ugly signs, there can only be one winner though: Franschhoek Cellar’s huge, red and white Live Music / Great Food / Childminders sign surely takes the cake. Thank heavens they have now taken it down. How they could deface their lovely building, not to mention the entrance to Franschhoek, with such a monstrosity is beyond me. They didn’t even bother trying to match the colour or style of it to any of the other signage on the property. Cheap and nasty is what that sign was! Let’s hope they never decide to put it back up again…

Before I get too worked up I had best try to find another positive… Teardrop banners. Yes, that’ll do. There thankfully seem to be fewer of these around. Is it only me or do these things nearly always look sun-bleached and wind-torn? Not a good look for anything other than a surfing contest! Unless you’re advertising a once-off event I suggest avoiding these completely. There’s something desperate about them. More often than not the thought process behind them seems to be: I’ve already plastered my entire building with ineffectual signage, now what more can I do? Hint: less is often more…

Until next month!

Ed’s Note: The letter reproduced below was sent to the Stellenbosch Mayor on 25 November 2015 by the following community organisations: Afrikaanse Christen Vrouevereniging (Social workers), Dutch Reformed Church, Franschhoek Hospice, Franschhoek Wine Valley, Fleur de Lis Home for the Aged, Franschhoek Valley Transformation Charter and Franschhoek Trust & Ratepayers Association.

Dear Mayor Sidego,Re: Erf 1538, c/o Dirkie Uys & La Rochelle Streets,

FranschhoekIn 1998 the Franschhoek Social Accord, a bold and

visionary approach to property and indeed community development at that time, went a long way towards dealing with the housing shortage of Franschhoek’s poor.

It is however not only Franschhoek’s poor who face housing problems. Franschhoek also faces a shortage of affordable accommodation for its senior citizens. It is time to take another bold step to address the needs of this sector of the Franschhoek community.

Previous attempts by members of the Franschhoek community to develop a plan to expand the Fleur de Lis Home for the Aged have failed primarily because Erf 576 on which it is located is too small to make such a redevelopment viable. Adding the adjoining Erven 741

and 1613 (owned by sympathetic entities) still doesn’t result in a sufficiently sized land parcel. However, also adding the municipally-owned Erf 1538 (old tennis courts) would, however, result in a sufficiently sized land parcel to allow for the housing needs of Franschhoek’s senior citizens to be addressed in a viable way.

Erf 1538 is no longer required for tourism purposes and is currently used as an illegal parking area by tourist coaches – much to the detriment of the adjoining residential area. Making the erf available for the development of senior citizen accommodation would mean that the entire block bounded by La Rochelle, Dirkie Uys, Oak Lodge and Akademie Streets would be devoted to community services – a preferred outcome for the residents of Franschhoek. Alternative suggestions such as a formal parking area or taxi rank, as have been made by municipal officials in the past, are unacceptable to local residents.

The purpose of this letter is to request Stellenbosch Municipality to alienate Erf 1538 to the Franschhoek Dutch Reformed Church and to rezone the erf to Community Zone in order to facilitate the redevelopment of the street block in question.

The above request has the support of local community organisations and adjoining land owners (see undersigned) and we strongly urge Council to give it positive consideration.

Yours sincerely,(Various signatories)

Editor’s LetterSiegfried Schäfer

Deadlines - March 2016 Issue: Ad Bookings: 17 February 2016

Artwork: 18 February 2016 Editorial: 18 February 2016

Our fundraising events finished on a high note with a Community Carol Service, put together by Bonnie Whytock with carol singers and the ‘Manroses’. Thank you for making this an incredible evening and helping raise over R6 000 on the night.

The next fundraiser, the Hospice Hop, is on 12 February 2016. Local band, “Uncorked”, are a must-hear and impossible not to swing along too. See advertisement for all the details. Tickets have started selling, call now!!!

26 February 2016 is the date for the Bridge Drive Luncheon at Domaine des Anges. This is a must on any serious Bridge player’s calendar. Contact Hospice should you be interested in playing, enjoying a delicious lunch and winning wonderful prizes in the raffle.

Bumper Book Sale: Venue: Hospice Hall, Date: 11/12 March 2016, Time: 09h00 to 14h00. Buy your books for the Easter week-end!

By extremely popular demand, Nik Rabinowitz will raise funds again for Hospice: 1st May 2016, yes, it’s a Sunday. Venue: N G K Hall.Time: 19h00. Tickets: R 200pp. Complimentary glass of The Wolftrap wine on arrival

Book now to reserve your seats and avoid disappointment.

Another year arrives and our work to help disadvantaged animals in and around our valley continues.

Of course, as most of you know our focus is primarily on sterilisation in an attempt to control the huge numbers of unwanted animals within our society.

These unwanted numbers lead to many forms of cruelty to these animals, including abandonment by uncaring humans who do not see any real value to these animals’ lives, and ultimately starvation linked to both insufficient clean water – especially in this heat wave – or a diet of basic but healthy food.

There are also illnesses such as mange and tick bite fever that are so easy to monitor and control, but if left unchecked by owners can lead to animals suffering and even the dying – all so unnecessary… We also help injured animals, such as Rex from Bosbou who had a terrible infected cut on his foot, but is now on the road to recovery (see our Facebook page). Related to dealing with illness and injury are inoculations and general health checks.

Of course we also work in education. ‘The

Humane Education Trust’ support our work in this area, helping inform our youth, adults, teachers and educational institutions. Finally, but also vitally important, are our clinics both in-house and in the field offering reduced or free (if applicable) medical and food support. All this we achieve with your help.

An appeal for the new year: Would you like to or be able to sponsor an animal to become a member of our Franschhoek Animal Club’?

We are asking for your much needed help in sponsoring an animal for sterilisation, dipping, deworming and inoculation.

For only R375 you can make a huge difference to an animal’s life and at the same time encourage responsible animal ownership. This money covers sterilisation, pre-operation spray or dip to remove fleas and ticks, deworming, inoculation and basic advice on correct animal ownership.

For only R500 the same animal can be sterilised and have all of the medical support, as detailed above, but would also be offered free dipping and deworming for twelve months. The name of the animal and its chart will be monitored and you will be updated on how things are going with your sponsored animal.

It might not seem much but this is huge for the animal and helps promote responsible animal ownership. Not all can afford to do what their beloved animal needs. If you can help with this please contact our inspector on 083 745 5344 or myself on 082 510 3680.

We hope for a happy healthy year for all humans and animals alike.

SPCA NewsMaggi Marjoram

Hospice NewsColleen Douglas

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FWV NewsJenny Prinsloo


Colleen nose bestFloresca, Aria, Obaro, Naranja and Lavende, are the

evocative names of the scents that greet shoppers at Franschhoek’s very own perfumery – Franscent – that opened its doors in September 2015.

The Tatler dropped in on to talk to one of the partners, well-known local graphic designer, Colleen Goosen. (The other partner is her sister, Janet.)

Colleen is not an admirer of today’s pill-popping culture and nurtures an enduring interest in plants and their medicinal and restorative properties. Her venture into perfumery was therefore a natural progression of an existing interest. Besides which: Every ‘French’ town needs a perfumery, right?

Franscent’s four signature fragrances were fine-tuned over many months after which they added a Lavender abrialis. All are blended from superb-quality essential oils, sourced both locally and abroad. Besides the evocative names of the fragrances, even the individual components suggest exoticism and romance. Whose mind doesn’t wander at the mention of patchouli, frankincense and ylang-ylang?

Colleen’s descriptions of the fragrances practically conjure up wafts of the scents. “Floresca is a romantic feminine fragrance. Naranja is our citrusy blend and

is zesty and exciting, with citrusy, lime highlights and white floral undertones. Obaro is warm and aromatic. This woodland fragrance is spicy with a handsome touch of worn leather, juniper, cardamom, patchouli and frankincense. It is the most perfect aroma for a library or men’s lounge. Aria is our fresh mountain air blend. The promise of a new day; a cool, uncomplicated, fresh and sparkling splash reminiscent of spring foliage and mountain mist. Lavande is a homely, charming, clean, sun-warmed grass fragrance reminiscent of times gone by and dainty linen handkerchiefs.”

Franscent’s five fragrances are expressed in a range of forms: room sprays, roll-on oils, soaps, candles, solid perfumes, purse sprays and lavender water. In future there will be more, as Colleen is already adding to the range.

In addition to the fragrant products, all made in Franschhoek, Franscent also sells scented cards, jewel-like perfume bottles (hand blown in KZN specifically for Franscent) and a range of botanical cards featuring drawings from a more-than-century-old German botanical book. As you’d expect from a graphic designer everything is beautifully packaged too.

Asked whether her perfume venture means that she’s going to have to insure her olfactory glands she laughs and responds: “Who nose!” Well, we know that her

new venture is appropriately located at Bijoux Square, as it’s a real jewel in Franschhoek’s retail firmament.


Franscent’s stylish (and fragrant!) interior


Property Sellers: Just how far does your duty to disclose go?

“Where a seller recklessly tells half-truths or knows the facts, but does not reveal them because he or she has not bothered to consider the significance, this may also amount to fraud.”

A note on the CPAWhat is said below does not pertain to those

property sales where the very robust buyer protections in the CPA (Consumer Protection Act) apply. Generally speaking the CPA applies only where the seller is selling “in the ordinary course of business” (a developer for example), and most private sales will fall outside its ambit.

Voetstoots – the limitsYou will know how vital it is for property sellers

to protect themselves with a correctly-worded “voetstoots” clause in the sale agreement. It effectively provides that the property is sold “as is”, so the buyer carries the risk of there being any “latent” defects (i.e. those “not visible or discoverable upon an inspection”), and the seller is only responsible for them if the buyer is able to prove that the seller:

1. Knew of the latent defect at the time of the sale, and

2. Did not disclose it, and 3. Deliberately concealed it with the intention to

defraud.In other words as a seller, if you know of a defect

you must disclose it to the buyer. Record any disclosure/s in a written and signed annexure to the deed of sale.

In real life of course there are often grey areas around what exactly is or is not “a defect” and when you will or will not be taken to have acted fraudulently in not disclosing it.

But as a recent High Court case illustrates, it is probably best to err on the side of caution here.

A most “unlevel” house

• The foundational wooden structures of a timber house had decayed, causing the house to subside on one side, with the result that the floors were no longer level.

• To remedy this, the owners had put a cement screed over the wooden floors and covered them with carpeting. So too the ceilings were levelled by means of a false ceiling.

• The subsequent buyers only found out about these problems when they tried to effect renovations. They sued for cancellation of the sale, damages and/or a reduction in the purchase price.

• The sellers, relying on a voetstoots clause, denied all knowledge of the decayed foundations, denied that the unlevel floors and ceilings were “defects”, and claimed to have remedied them purely for aesthetic reasons and without intending to conceal anything.

• Finding for the buyers, the Court noted that a “defect” is “any material imperfection preventing or hindering the ordinary or common use of the [property]”, and held that the unlevel floors and ceilings were clearly latent defects – the buyers would

not have bought the house had they known of them.• Moreover, the sellers should have disclosed these

defects because, although they “never considered the significance” of doing so, our law is that: “Where a seller recklessly tells half-truths or knows the facts, but does not reveal them because he or she has not bothered to consider the significance, this may also amount to fraud”.

• In any event, said the Court, a seller has a duty to disclose any “unusual or abnormal qualities” in a house, and the uneven floors were such an unusual feature that they should have revealed.

Buyers – be warned that depriving a seller of the protection of a ‘voetstoots’ clause is never going to be easy, particularly since you will need to prove that the seller intended to defraud you by concealing a defect. Rather be sure of the condition of the house and property before you buy it or consider, for example, using a trustworthy home inspection service to check everything out for you.

This article first appeared in LawDotNews and is reproduced with permission from the copyright holder DotNews and from Falck Attorneys.

Lazy investmentWe all lead busy, hectic lives and it's so easy to

leave investment planning in limbo on the 'didn't get around to it' list. But this decision can cost you dear, warns Lara Warburton, managing director of Imara Asset Management South Africa.

“Procrastination is very human, but the lazy man’s very leisurely approach to the implementation of investment strategy destroys untold billions in possible gains,” says Warburton.

She tells of a client who dithered for 10 months before finally confirming that a previously agreed strategy could be set in motion. The result was that the client missed out on a 22% potential equity market gain.

“If the delay had been caused by a family crisis or an emergency drain on cash resources it would be understandable,” says Warburton. “But the client just never got round to it.”

In this case the losses were particularly glaring because the investor’s portfolio was extremely conservative and had been losing money to tax and inflation for many years.

“The opportunity to turn losses into sustainable

gains without undue risk was clear. In this case, the potential upside ran to several thousand rands every month versus long, slow net losses in real terms.”

This kind of inertia is not uncommon in the consumer market for investment products, says Warburton. What makes it worse is that your losses won't show up immediately, because the effects of inflation and tax on a safely invested principal are not immediately apparent. This only encourages a tardy response, says Warburton.

“Urgent corrective action can be the difference between a comfortable retirement and struggling to make ends meet,” she says. But don't even think of timing the market - quickie tactical interventions to achieve this are not advisable.

Timely action is key: "Putting a good plan into place sooner rather than later is different," says Warburton, who warns that no one can accurately time market movements. The simple passage of time, "year after year for five or 10 years", is the secret to growing your wealth.

Don't let headlines about market movements and interest rates distract you from implementing a perfectly good plan to secure long-term growth and beat inflation.

"Too often investors procrastinate by putting off an investment decision until tomorrow or the next week, only to miss a market rally and thereby undermine their chances of earning a higher long-term compound return," says Warburton.

The message is clear: there's no time like the present for making the most of your investment opportunities.

A questioning approach to leadershipSo much is written and spoken about leadership.The key result of good leadership is changed

behaviour by those who choose to follow the leader.Of course there are many ways to achieve this change

and the behaviour and actions of the leader vary from the gross and ghastly behaviour of the likes of Hitler and Attila the Hun, to the gentle, challenging and coaxing leadership of Gandhi and Mother Theresa. There are many other examples that could be used, but these few examples suffice to exemplify the range of leadership styles employed by those who lead.

The style of leadership can be debated ad nauseam but the more important debate should be what are the most sustainable styles of leadership, or what are the styles of leadership that are not aimed at the cornering of power by the leader, nor at his/her own personal self-aggrandisement.

It is this debate that I wish to explore on this occasion.The big problem with the bullying, dictatorial style

of management is that everything, every decision is dependent on the leader. The more power is concentrated the more this applies. Think about it: If members of the organisation are too scared to make a decision, or too fearful of challenging the leader then the entire organisation is disempowered and denied the benefit of a much broader and deeper contribution to the well-being and development of the organisation.

The additional disadvantage of this approach to leadership is that the future and health of the organisation is entirely dependent on the health and creativity of one person, no matter how much of a genius he or she may be. This is patently unsustainable.

The final negative of this approach is that it tends to encourage and support a bullying, dictatorial culture in the organisation as people tend to begin to believe that the only way ahead is to compliment the leader by behaving like he or she does.

Sadly this bullying style is all too prevalent in our country and denies the country the benefit of ensuring the development of all our people.

Let us contrast this with a more productive and developmental long term approach to leadership; a

style that will encourage everyone in the organisation to be the very best that they can be.

The genius of the questioning approach to leadership is that it makes sure that everyone begins to question their own behaviour and every aspect of the business, which leads to a culture of questioning and to the creativity that flows from finding solutions to these questions.

It is this approach that has been so effectively used by Gandhi, Mandela, and many others in all areas of society.

In my own experience I have watched as new leaders using this approach make people feel pride and take ownership of what they are doing in a way that had been denied them by their bullying previous leaders. By contrast, I have watched people wither and begin to behave like automatons and long for the day when they can leave. The sadness is that these are the same people. Under the one regime they only follow orders while under the other they look for opportunities to make a contribution outside of the envelope and find ways of growing their own domain. The latter approach creates a culture of creativity, while the former shuts down creativity which becomes the domain of only the selected leaders.

A questioning leadership style is actually simple to implement and to maintain.

Dictatorial leadership is complex and relies entirely on the genius of the person at the top who is expected to know everything about everything. This is not humanly possible and as the organisation grows becomes less and less feasible, and is certainly unsustainable.

A few of the most important questions routinely used by the Questioning Leader are: “How do you do this?”, “Why are you doing things this way?”, “Is there any other way of approaching this issue?”, “Are there any other options?”, “What are all the options open to us?” and most importantly: “What can I do to help and support you?”.

Of course this approach takes more time, but the long term results are more certain; the result is a much more deeply engaged workforce and a culture that is inherently more sustainable.

When one considers that the leaders of the biggest businesses in the world claim that the issue with which they are wrestling most at the moment is the creation of a Conscious Culture then the issue of how to lead becomes infinitely more important because leadership drives culture.

This can only happen if the Leadership is fully engaged and communicating with those that they lead!

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Waar het jy grootgeword en wat was jou toekomsplanne as kind?

In die stad net buite Johannesburg. Ek het altyd gedink ek sou ‘n argitek word as ek eendag groot is.

Wat en waar het jy studeer?Ek het Reisbedryf en Toerisme in Pretoria studeer.Hoe het jou pad van safarigids tot by La Petite

Ferme bestuurder geloop?Ek het stelselmatig in bestuur inbeweeg. Ek glo

geleenthede kom oor ‘n mens se pad as jy hard werk. Terwyl ek by ‘n safari lodge as veldgids gewerk het, het ek deurentyd ‘n punt daarvan gemaak om uit te vind wat in die ander departemente gebeur en sommer gehelp waar ek kon. Ek het geleidelik betrokke geraak by die dag tot dag operasionele bestuur en die geleentheid aangegryp toe die algemene bestuurder my ‘n assistant-bestuurspos aanbied. Kort voor lank was daar ‘n geleentheid as assistant-bestuurder en gids in Madikwe by ‘n eksklusiewe safari lodge waar ek mettertyd aangestel is as algemene bestuurder. ‘n Werwingsmaatskappy het my genader oor ‘n geleentheid in die Wes-Kaap; ek is in die pos van Algemene Bestuurder van The Robertson Small

Hotel aangestel. Ek het ook strategiese konsultasie werk gedoen in Mosambiek, Suidelike- en Oos-Afrika. Franschhoek is natuurlik een van die ikoniese toeriste bestemmings in die land en ek kon nie nee sê vir die vooruitsig om by La Petite Ferme te werk nie.

Jy het ook vir die Disney maatskappy gewerk; wat maak hulle so suksesvol en wat het jy by hulle geleer?

Die maatskappy se kultuur wat hulle by hulle werknemers kweek raak ‘n daaglikse roetine en alles gebeur sonder moeite. Disney lewer ook nie ‘n produk aan hulle gaste nie, “they provide a promise”. Hulle oortref altyd verwagtinge en dit bereik hulle met uitstekende opleiding.

Jy het 10 jaar in natuurreservate gewerk; kan die Wynlande kompenseer vir jou liefde vir die bos?

Natuurreservate met die Groot 5 sal altyd ‘n spesiale plek in my hart hê, maar ek leef in die oomblik en nie in die verlede nie. Die natuur het verskillende aspekte wat ‘n mens trek en hier in die wynlande het die natuur sy eie anderse mooi waarvoor ‘n mens lief raak.

Jy is bekend vir jou “Leiding kom van voor, gee aandag aan detail, fokus op die gas” benadering. Is dit maklik om dit in personeelopleiding toe te pas, vind dit aanklank?

Die belangrikste is om jou personeel op te lei en ingelig te hou oor hoekom sekere dinge soos aandag aan detail en fokus op die gas belangrik is. Sodra die effek gesien word, besef hulle hoe belangrik dit is.

Daar is heelwat planne vir veranderings by La Petite Ferme. Waaroor is jy die meeste opgewonde?

Om te sien hoe die produk, span en personeel gaan “groei” deur die proses.

Wat is jou gunsteling La Petite Ferme dis en wyn?

Sjoe, met al die lekker disse is dit moeilik om te sê, maar ek dink ek my keuse is die Slow roasted aubergine wrapped lamb en ek hou baie van die ongehoute Baboon Rock Chardonnay.

My Brilliant FriendBy Elena Ferrante. Publ: Europa Editions. 331 pages.Earlier this year the fourth volume of what has

become known as The Neapolitan Novels was published. Suddenly the author, Elena Ferrante, and the series itself, caught the eye of critics and reviewers. A review by James Wood in The New Yorker opened the floodgates of praise. An added talking point was the identity of the Italian author. She has never been seen in public and there was even speculation that it might actually be a man.

A month ago I belatedly started with the first book My Brilliant Friend, which came out in 2012, and am now working my way happily through all four novels, fascinated by the strength of the story and the evocation of life in Naples between the 1950s and the present day. The books can each be read separately, but obviously are better read in sequence. Each part depicts a crucial period in the life of the two female protagonists. These personal histories, describing their childhood, adolescence, marriages and troubled maturity, are matched by historical periods in Italy’s edgy political history from the ‘50s to today, as the mood swings between fascism and communism. The background shifts from the slums of Naples to the more intellectually rarified society life of Florence.

Each book contains an Index of Characters, a really necessary aid, because the narrative is rich with the members of the families that inhabit the various layers of society in Naples. There are generations of shoemakers, porters, carpenters, shop owners, bakers and pharmacists. Each family has its successes and its black sheep. They are either involved in bitter feuds that stretch so far back in memory that they resemble myths, or else they are involved in complicated

marriage arrangements that attempt to align fortunes and usually end in misfortune.

In this first book we observe the childhood of Lena and Lila. Lena is the unattractive, quiet, observing, clever child. Lila is the beautiful, wild, talented, passionate one. Both characters are carefully, painstakingly drawn and we can see and smell the neighbourhoods they live in, sympathize with their emotions and understand their longings. After a while it becomes clear that there is a subtext to this story. The two girls are the separate halves of a whole. The rational opposed to the emotional. The dark versus the light. Each is reliant on the other, yet locked in an ongoing struggle. They love the same men and are betrayed by their lovers.

Their stories are told by Lena in the first person, and the narrative sweeps you along like a well-crafted soap opera with a strong documentary background. There is a huge cast of irresistible, handsome, clever men and a chorus of passionate, beautiful and slightly demented women. Just another day in Naples waiting for Vesuvius to erupt.

The complete Neapolitan novels are “My Brilliant Friend”, “The Story of a New Name,” “Those who Leave and Those who Stay,” and “The Story of the Lost Child.”

Book ReviewCharlotte van Zyl

met Riaan Kruger, Algemene Bestuurder by La Petite Ferme

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…and it rainedOn a beautiful summer’s evening in December, 18

Franschhoek Culture Vultures went to Artscape to take up a long row of seats in the auditorium for the musical Singin’ in the Rain.

Nostalgic thoughts of Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds and Donald O’Connor were soon pushed aside as the local cast sang and danced at a level of excellence that created brand new memories. What a wonderful production it was. The last number before the interval rewarded the audience for their wait; a superb rendition of Singin’ in the Rain splashed water on the front rows to shrieks of delight all round. Another show stopper, Moses supposes his Toeses are Roses, pressed all the right humour and happy buttons. By then everyone was relaxed, in high spirits and very pleased for having come to the show.

Graham Beck Cap Classique and wine served well as libation in the celebration of an evening of

good entertainment. The outing ended with eats and sweets on the bus which Patrick guided safely back to Franschhoek.

If you would like to receive information on future Franschhoek Culture Vulture outings, please send your name, email address and cell phone number to [email protected].

….met ys ja!Op 19 Januarie was die bus weer reg om te ry en

18 Franschhoekers was reg om onder andere hulle senuwees te toets. ‘n Glasie Graham Beck Brut het hulle versterk en hulle is vort na hulle bestemming by Artscape vir ‘n vertoning van Swanemeer op ys. Die kwelling was die vrees dat ‘n prins of ‘n swaan of iemand op die harde ys sou val.

Senuwees is inderdaad effens getoets toe skaatsers hier en daar gedreig het om te wankel, maar wat ‘n skouspel van talent en towerkuns was dit nie! Skaatsers het die verhoog se ysvloer vol gedans en geskaats en sommige het sowaar gevlieg en die gehoor se asem

weggeslaan. Swan Lake on Ice by the Imperial Ice Stars het sy reputasie gestand gedoen.

Die bespreking op die bus terug of Franschhoek ‘n ysbaan behoort te kry, het nie verder gevorder as, “Dan kan ons lekker op die ys gaan lê vir koelte” nie. ‘n Heerlike aand is afgesluit met Graham Beck wyne en eetgoed wat Olivia gemaak het. Patrick het ‘n baie tevrede groep weer veilig in Franschhoek afgelaai.

On inligting te ontvang van toekomstige kultuur uitstappies, stuur u naam, epos adres en selfoonnommer aan [email protected]


Grande Provence Harvest Day promises baskets of funSaturday, 20 February 2016

Celebrate the 2016 grape harvest with Grande Provence on Saturday, 20 February, with barrels of fun the order of the day. The annual Grande Provence Harvest Festival kicks off at 09h00 with coffee and freshly baked, farm-style muffins, before embarking on a tractor ride, followed by grape picking, stomping, wine tasting and a cellar tour.

Live music and a lavish harvest feast, expertly prepared by Grande Provence Executive Chef Darren Badenhorst, will end off a day of festivities.

Tickets for the harvest celebration are R650 for adults and R350 for children under 12. Booking is essential.

[email protected] | 021 876 8600 (Barbara)

Indulge your loved one at Boschendal on Valentine’s Day

Couples are invited to celebrate the day of love at Boschendal with live music by romantic duo Palm Strings, who will entertain picnickers at the serviced Rhone Classic Picnic area from 12h00-15h00 on Sunday, 14 February 2016. Executive Chef, Christiaan Campbell and his team will add a romantic twist to the picnic baskets, while the full range of Boschendal MCC bubbly will be available to add that extra bit of “l’amour” to your day. Cost: R520 per basket to share. Includes 10% service fee, but excludes beverages.

Enjoy a Valentine’s celebration with a difference by joining Food Garden Manager, Megan McCarthy for a Valentine’s themed Food Garden Tour from 10h00-11h30 and stock up on our bio-friendly veggies and herbs for a romantic dining occasion. Cost: R150 per person (Includes water, tour, veggie gift pack and glass of Boschendal MCC.)

Alternatively you can book a leisurely afternoon at our Werf picnics, The Werf Restaurant for an innovative farm-to-table menu, The Deli and Farm Stall for a casual meal or Rhone Homestead for a lavish Cape Buffet.


Grande Provence for a romantic getaway

Woo your beloved this Valentine’s Day with a romantic lunch or dinner at Grande Provence. With a lush backdrop of vineyards and mountains, this tranquil setting offers much for a day of romance.

On arrival, couples will be welcomed with flutes of Grande Provence Méthode Cap Classique. Each course on Executive Chef Darren Badenhorst’s menu promises pure seduction, starting with canapés of oysters and wild mushroom arancini on arrival. For starters you can choose between Marsala marinated quail, a ragout infused with caraway spiced labneh, lemon grass, coriander and coconut, or the barrel smoked Franschhoek trout gravlax adorned with a mosaic of beetroot scales and cured salmon roe.

The main course is a choice between fish and lamb. Fennel encrusted sea bass is served with lobster croquettes, toasted almond and water chestnuts. Meat lovers will find the succulent 18 hour sous-vide Karoo lamb neck with toasted pearl barley and pickled butternut appealing.

For dessert there is a choice between hot fondant with semi-frozen crème anglaise, a salted cocoa twig and an Amarula pipette, or Turkish delight ice cream with vanilla

sponge genoise, and champagne and rose summer berries. Coffee served with mini rose and white chocolate macaroons bring the evening to a close.

The Valentine’s Day lunch costs R595 per person, while the dinner is R895 with additional chef ’s delights to make your evening extra dazzling.

For an ultra-luxurious indulgence, Imperial Heritage caviar can be added to your menu. Couples looking for a more private dinner experience, under a stately oak tree bedecked with fairy lights, can opt for a romantic gazebo in the Sculpture Garden. The caviar enriched menu costs R2 250 per couple while the private gazebo dinner, which includes a bottle of Grande Provence Brut Cap Classique, costs R2 500 per couple.

Booking is essential. [email protected] | 021 876 8600

No celebration is perfect without bubbly and chocolates, which makes Valentine’s Day the ultimate

date to indulge in both!


BOOK BINDING AND BOOK REPAIRS. Contact John 021 876 4129 or john@thearmchair explorer.co.za

RIAPOOLS is this area’s premier pool maintenance company. For advice please call: 072 347 5355

BOOK KEEPING SERVICES: For small businesses. Income and expenses, cash book, petty cash on Pastel up to trial balance. Call Robyn Kadis 072 999 8581.

GARDENS: Pruning, tree removal, paving, landscape services and gardens. Call Myles Agar 083 279 7960 Email: [email protected]

Relax! Let RIAPOOLS bring the sparkle back to your pool. Call: 072 347 5355

TONER CARTRIDGES: Laser toner cartridges remanufactured to industry standards – perfect quality for half the price. For a quote and sample please call Barbara on 084 400 4544 or email your cartridge details to [email protected]

MAILBOXES: Postnet Franschhoek. R495 per year. Limited number still available. No “junk mail”. Phone: 021 876 3025 / Email: [email protected]

EXCESS BOOKS? Shelves creaking, moving house or just thinning out your collection? Contact John Hicks 021 876 4129

PLASMA SCREEN ADVERTISING

at BuildIt Franschhoek. High traffic area. From R250 per month. Contact Johan Viljoen on 084 205 7157.

LOOKING FOR THAT SPECIAL BOOK and can’t find it? Call John at the Armchair Explorer, we will source it for you. Contact John Hicks 021 876 4129

FLOOD LIGHTS: Six 400W Mercury vapour flood lights for sale. R500 each. Voetstoots. 082 391 5327

PET-SITTER/HOUSE-SITTER/CARETAKER: I am a responsible, mature woman who adores animals. I can also supervise domestic staff, pool/garden maintenance, car care, etc. You can trust me with your precious pets & belongings. Franschhoek only. Contact Sue at 083 270 9555

ADMIN ASSISTANT REQUIRED for expanding accommodation business in Franschhoek. (Part-time, 08h00-12h00, weekdays) Office based, dealing with enquiries, bookings, accounts, co-coordinating services, maintenance and check-outs, Setting systems and managing database. Amiable, efficient and timely. Email Jo at [email protected]

PLEASE CONSIDER ADOPTING a rescue dog/puppy, cat/kitten. There are so many that need homes. Phone or e mail Annette 021 876 3155 [email protected]

PET FRIENDLY COTTAGE needed for Preschool owner. Call 082 513 13

POTTERY DINNER SERVICE Cream/beige embossed leaf pattern.

Country style. 10 plates 10 bowls 10 side plates. R450. Phone Jenny 072 252 5035

JOB WANTED: I’m a 24-year-old, married lady living in Franschhoek. I’m looking for a job in the following positions: Housekeeping, Guest House, Restaurant – cleaner/scullery or Childminding. My contact number is 081 077 0398.

HOUSESITTER: I’m Zoleka Yalwa, a responsible, mature women who adores animals. I can also supervise domestic staff, pool & garden maintenance, car care, etc. You can trust me with your precious pets & belongings. Franschhoek only. Contact 078 477 7600

JOB WANTED: I’m a young lady, aged 23 and married. I live in Franschhoek and am looking for a job in the following positions: Housekeeping or Restaurant – scullery or cleaner. I am Esther Banda. Contact: 083 899 7709.

JOB WANTED: My name is Tryson Mbambo. I’m a Malawian looking for a job as a gardener or a house cleaner. My phone number is 073 694 0984. Please call.

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Aries, 21 March – 19 April: Leaving tasks undone or half-finished are traits of the Ram this month; advancing yourself requires initiative and attention. Worrying about the faults of others is an unnecessary addition to the blindfold of your own faults. Faith reaches where reason fails to touch.

Taurus, 20 April – 20 May: Keeping things stable and focusing on endurance and flexibility without intolerance, is the language Venus speaks through the constellation of Capricorn. Without modesty beauty is dead, for modesty is the spirit of beauty. Wisdom is attained in solitude.

Gemini, 21 May – 20 June: Making distinctions between overwhelming feelings and idealistic thinking is the art of mental communication and conflict solving. When your life’s purpose is clear, you are already on the path towards the essence of your virtue, which is an expression of your soul.

Cancer, 21 June – 22 July: Your strong creative drive will do well in public service with those who share the ideals and goals of humanitarian sympathy. Stay away from dysfunctional friends, who will overload you with emotional and spiritual baggage. The soul is either raised or cast down by the effect of your emotional thoughts, speech and action.

Leo, 23 July – 22 August: With the Sun in the opposite sign of Aquarius resistance, criticism and lack of attention are the echoes of emotional selfishness. Your over-dramatic and ostentatious displays are a handicap to becoming straight forward. You can reach thorough happiness by livingly compassionately.

Virgo 23 August – 22 September: Being only rationally involved and confused where you are emotionally, are the pitfalls of setting expectations or criteria too high. Interfering with other people’s processes and their dislike of it, is the action of your

insecurity. The mind must become one’s obedient servant, when the master’s life is obscured.

Libra, 23 September – 22 October: Over-committing, or committing out of time, creates discord and lack of harmony. Waiting for inspiration will cause lost opportunities. Your charming manipulations will become ineffectual and you sneak away from conflicts. As fire can cook or burn food, so too does pain affects the human heart.

Scorpio, 23 October – 21 November: The black and white answers and rebelling or breaking the moral codes or taboos, demands more than some mental negotiation. Being told what to do and being rushed into situations will create careless speech from your side. A diamond must be cut before its light can shine out.

Sagittarius, 22 November – 21 December: Making too many promises is an inconsideration and needs the art of pacing. The lack of commitments to the routine that long-term success requires creates problems and things slip away for the good to generate more excitement. Those guilty of the same fault unite in making a virtue out of their ignorance.

Capricorn, 22 December – 19 January: Only focusing on duty or work creates a lack of feelings towards others. The outcome-oriented mind needs to be told when to quit. Ambition needs to wait for the right moment. Success is achieved when free will and circumstances work hand-in-hand.

Aquarius, 20 January – 18 February: A soppy sentimentality will make you suffer in secret and prevents you from taking on leadership, which is obscuring your potential to be the water bearer. Your humanitarian philosophies need to establish some ground-work and research in the mystical sciences. All this produces longing in the heart, but deprives it of its freedom.

Pisces, 19 February - 20 March: Complicating things by envisioning too many possibilities will not establish the initiative or enterprise. Escaping from responsibilities makes you a prisoner of your desires. Stop chasing rainbows, for the fulfillment of every activity is in its balance.

For a consultation contact Robert at 073 312 1265 or [email protected]

ACCOUNTANTSTax Shop 021 876 2676 ATTORNEYSSusan Charlesworth 021 876 2592/072 402 9469 Snipelisky & Killian 083 250 0943/021 876 2084BURGLAR ALARMS Pepler Alarms 021 876 3308 CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS Boland Bridge Club 021 876 3031 Franschhoek Tennis Club 082 557 0278 Franschhoek Trust & RPA 021 876 3460 Grt. Drak Games Club 021 874 1906 Lions 021 876 3775 Stellenbosch Masonic Lodge (Chris) 072 211 9991 Franschhoek Rotary Club 082 773 9217 Franschhoek Probus Club 021 876 3179 COMPUTER SERVICES Franschhoek IT Services 082 356 0226 Solid IT Solutions 084 015 8808ELECTRICAL Franschhoek Electric 082 823 7119/021 876 3640 Rensburg Electrical 021 876 2120/083 309 2923 EXCAVATIONS Andrew Schmidt 021 876 4431/082 972 5755 Burger Excavations 072 3408518HEALTH & BEAUTY Franschhoek Pharmacy 021 876 2261 Salon Excelsior 021 876 2218 Franschhoek Health Club 021 876 3310HOUSE & GARDEN Clock Repairs 028 840 1716 Lighting & Accessories 021 876 3640 Paarl Pool Services 021 872 0747/083 658 4944 Ria Pools (Franschhoek) 021 876 2612/072 347 5355INTERNET ACCESS Franschhoek Photolab 021 876 3921PostNet 021 876 3025OPTOMETRIST Marelise Rester 021 872 3530PHOTOGRAPHIC Franschhoek Photolab 021 876 4741PHYSIOTHERAPY Claire Horn 021 876 4234/082 582 1029 PLUMBERS Franschhoek Plumbing 021 876 3759 PUBLIC SERVICES Hospice 021 876 3085

Library 021 808 8406 Huguenot Memorial Museum 021 876 2532 Post Office 021 876 2342 Welfare (ACVV) 021 876 2670 SPCA 021 876 4808 SCHOOLSBridge House School 021 874 8100 Franschhoek High School 021 876 2079 Groendal Primary School 021 876 2448 Groendal Secondary School 021 876 2211 Wes-Eind Primary School 021 876 2360 Dalubuhle Primary School 021 876 3957 STORAGE Franschhoek Storage 021 876 2174TOURIST INFORMATION & SERVICES Info Office 021 876 3603 Winelands Experience 021 876 4042 TRANSPORT GOODS Gerald Fourie 021 876 2940/082 821 5234VETERINARY Huguenot Animal Clinic 021 876 4278 Surgery (pm only) 021 876 2504 Emergency 082 577 9900EMERGENCY NUMBERS Stellenbosch Fire Dept. (Buildings on fire) 021 808 8888 Cape Winelands Distr.Muni. (Bush & veld fires) 021 887 4446 021 886 9244Police 10111/021 876 8061 Eskom 086 003 7566 Neighbourhood Watch 083 493 7778Omnipage Farm Watch 021 852 3318 Plaaswag 021 876 2346N1, N2 & R300 Emergency number: 021 946 1646DENTISTS Dr Schalk du Plessis 021 876 3070 Dr Rob Hammer 021 876 2634 DOCTORS Dr Tracey Garner 021 876 4622 Dr Shelley Hellig 021 871 1063 Dr Alexander Heywood 021 876 2474 Dr Hannes Van der Merwe 021 876 2304 EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE Medicare EMR 074 363 7794/021 876 4316MUNICIPALITY (Ward 1) Councillor Frazenburg (DA) 021 808 8490 (Ward 2) Councillor Ntsunguri (ANC) 021 808 8754 (Ward 3) Councillor August (DA) 021 808 8186 (Ward 4) Councillor Johnson (DA) 021 808 8019Municipality (Office Hours) 021 808 8700 Municipality (afternoon only) 021 808 8890 Municipality 24hr Service 021 808 8700

Jyotish Vedic AstrologyRobert Rittel

Useful Numbers

Very easy

6 9 8

7 4 9 3 5

1 7 4 3

2 4 3 9

4 6 8

8 9 1 7

2 9 6 8

8 5 1 7 4

3 2 9

Easy

8 3 9

7 2 6 9 4

4 5 1 3

3 6 4 9

9 7 5

8 6 4 2

5 6 3 7

7 8 9 1 5

8 3 6

Medium

4 2 3

6 9 7 5

2 3 8

8 1

1 7 4 9

6 3

7 1 9

4 3 2 1

8 5 4

Hard

5 8 9 3

4 7

2 7 1

4 6

2 5 9 1 3 8

8 6

4 3 8

7 9

9 8 2 6

Very hard

9 6

8 7

3 7 1 6

4 6 2 8 5

9 7

8 7 3 9 2

8 5 9 2

3 5

2 4

Magic Sudoku

1

6 3

8 2

5

9

4 7

c⃝2005-2016 http://www.PrintSudoku.com Sudoku #3823

Very easy

2 9 1 5 4 7 3 8 6

8 3 5 9 1 6 7 4 2

7 4 6 8 2 3 9 5 1

9 2 3 4 6 5 1 7 8

5 8 4 7 9 1 6 2 3

6 1 7 2 3 8 5 9 4

1 5 9 3 8 2 4 6 7

3 7 8 6 5 4 2 1 9

4 6 2 1 7 9 8 3 5

Easy

6 4 3 8 1 9 2 7 5

2 9 5 7 6 4 3 8 1

1 8 7 3 2 5 4 6 9

5 3 8 1 7 2 6 9 4

7 1 2 4 9 6 8 5 3

4 6 9 5 3 8 1 2 7

8 7 4 2 5 1 9 3 6

9 5 1 6 8 3 7 4 2

3 2 6 9 4 7 5 1 8

Medium

3 9 4 1 8 6 2 5 7

6 1 8 2 5 7 4 9 3

5 2 7 4 9 3 1 6 8

2 7 1 6 4 5 3 8 9

9 5 3 7 1 8 6 4 2

4 8 6 9 3 2 7 1 5

7 4 2 8 6 9 5 3 1

8 6 5 3 7 1 9 2 4

1 3 9 5 2 4 8 7 6

Hard

8 6 4 2 3 5 9 7 1

2 3 1 6 9 7 4 8 5

7 9 5 1 4 8 3 6 2

1 8 9 5 6 3 7 2 4

6 2 7 8 1 4 5 3 9

5 4 3 9 7 2 8 1 6

3 7 6 4 2 9 1 5 8

4 5 2 7 8 1 6 9 3

9 1 8 3 5 6 2 4 7

Very hard

6 5 7 3 1 4 2 9 8

9 3 1 7 8 2 5 6 4

2 8 4 6 5 9 7 3 1

1 4 6 2 9 8 3 5 7

7 2 5 1 6 3 8 4 9

8 9 3 5 4 7 6 1 2

4 6 8 9 2 5 1 7 3

5 7 2 4 3 1 9 8 6

3 1 9 8 7 6 4 2 5

Magic Sudoku

7 2 3 1 4 8 6 9 5

4 8 5 6 7 9 3 2 1

6 9 1 3 2 5 7 8 4

1 5 9 2 8 3 4 6 7

3 6 4 7 9 1 2 5 82 7 8 4 5 6 1 3 9

9 3 6 8 1 4 5 7 2

5 1 2 9 3 7 8 4 6

8 4 7 5 6 2 9 1 3

c⃝2005-2015 http://www.PrintSudoku.com Solution of Sudoku #3717

February Calendar6 February Franschhoek Summer WinesVenue: Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards. Time: 12h00 to 17h00Cost: R150 pp. Booking: www.webtickets.co.za

13 February Rosé festivalVenue: Rickety Bridge. Time: 10h00 till 18h00. Cost: R120 pp for glass and tastings, R150 pp for picnic. Booking: www.webtickets.co.za or at the door

13 February Valentine’s Day open air movie with picnic basket A Good Year with Russel CroweVenue: Anthonij Rupert Wyne. Time: 18h00. ost: R480 per coupleBooking: www.webtickets.co.za

14 February Valentine’s Day brunchVenue: Anthonij Rupert Wyne. Time: Arrive between 10h00 & 12H00. Cost: R180 pp. Booking: www.webtickets.co.za

14 February Valentine’s Day lunch or dinner with special shared dessertGuitarist Chris Werge at lunch time. Venue: La Petite Ferme. Time: Lunch 12h00, dinner 19h00Booking: 021 876 3016 or [email protected]

20 February Harvest celebrationVenue: Grande Provence estate. Time: 09h00. Cost: R650 pp adults, R350 pp children under 12 Booking: 021 876 8600 or [email protected]

18 February Soiree featuring classical trio and supper with local winesFundraiser for St George’s

Anglican Church, at Groot Drakenstein. Venue: La ChataigneTime: 6pm. Cost: R350 pp Booking: Shirley 021 876 2691, Alison 021 876 2121

Mondays & ThursdaysIyengar-Style Yoga Classes Venue: Sukha free spirit centre. Time: 18h00 to 19h00 (Friday morning 08h00 to 09h00)Ladies class (pre/post natal, menopausal, recuperative) Enquiries: 073 388 1404 (Danielle)

Tuesdays Alcoholics Anonymous Time 19h00. Venue: NG Church Consistory. Contact 021 867 0983 or 073 125 0188 (Jeffrey)

Backgammon Club MeetsAll welcome. Own board not required. Venue: Taki’s Place. Time: 19h00. Info: Graeme Oliver - graeme @ poachedrhino.org or 072 815 8209

Saturdays Franschhoek Village MarketBreads, olives, ginger beer, pastries, plants, seedlings, breakfasts, coffee, crafts and more. Venue: Dutch Reformed Church Grounds. Time: 09h00 – 14h00

Church Services NG Kerk Franschhoek Sondagdienste 09h30. Geen aanddiens meer nie. Ds Peet Bester. 021 876 2431.

Uniting Reformed ChurchSunday service: 09h30. Minister: Dr Shaun Burrows, 021 876 2632. All visitors most welcome.

Shofar Christian Church08h30 English service. 10h00 Joint tea & coffee. 10h30 Afrikaans service. & 18h00 Evening service (last Sunday of every month)

Roman Catholic Church Mass every 2nd Saturday of the month at the Methodist Church, Bagatelle Rd, Fhk. 073 488 6816

Trinity Church Anglican Communion Service Sundays 10h00. Weekday Communion with Prayers Wednesdays 10h00. All services at L’Ermitage Chapel. Fr Gavin Mitchell (083 799 0726) or Fr Michael Pedder (082 460 7833).

St George’s Anglican Church Groot Drakenstein. Sunday Services: Holy Communion and Sunday School 10h00. Rector Fr Joe Humbles – 073 560 3566

Franschhoek Methodist Church Sunday service 09h00 – all welcome. Rev Nuno Vergueiro 021 872 3580 or 082 662 4509. Contact person: 021 876 2510 or 083 287 5756

New Apostolic Church Le Roux Weg, Franschhoek.Sundays 09h00, Wednesdays 19h30. Rector: Charles Leibrandt

Sport Franschhoek Cycling Club Outrides Regular road rides on Saturday mornings from BP garage to Stellenbosch/Jonkers and back (75 kms) followed by coffees. Meet at 08h00 winter months, 07h00 in summer. To check timings during shoulder seasons contact Paul Barkley 083 302 9096

Franschhoek Tennis ClubSocial tennis is played at the Franschhoek Tennis Club on Fridays from 08h30 and on Sundays and Public Holidays from 09h00. During June, July and August starting times are 30 mins later. For more information contact 021 876 4184.



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Stellenbosch Municipality (SM), in collabora�on with the Department of Social Development (DSD), is

over the next six months undertaking a project to survey and plot all Early Childhood Development

Centres (ECD's) that fall within the Stellenbosch Local Municipal Area.

Why?

To undertake a census of the loca�on and situa�on of ECD's, in order to assist SM to more efficiently distribute aid and resources to the ECD's. Specifically, it is hoped that the informa�on will:

· assist with priori�za�on of capacity building;

· assist with lobbying other municipal departments with regard to planning;

· provide a spa�al overview of services in order for the Municipality to iden�fy areas in need of land alloca�on for the purpose of ECD's, and

· assist with ECD policy development.

It is NOT the inten�on of the Municipality to gather informa�on on ECD's in order to scru�nize them in terms of compliance with legisla�on.

What?

SM wishes to acquire is the following informa�on:

· ECD registered name, street address, and contact details (telephone and/or email);

· Par�al care/NPO/ECD programme registra�on

· organisa�ons and forums the ECD is affiliated with;

· history of applica�on and/or acquisi�on of GiA/Community Support Programme/DSD funding;

· ECD principal name and contaXhoct details (telephone and/or email); and

· copies of fire, health and land use (zoning/consent use) cer�ficates, should these be available.

Provision of this informa�on by the ECD's is en�rely voluntary, but for the sake of completeness and accuracy SM would

like to plead with ECD's to provide as much informa�on as possible. As we would ul�mately plan according to the

informa�on at hand, the appropriateness of our planning will depend on the informa�on we have available.

SURVEYING OF

EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTRES

IN STELLENBOSCH LOCAL MUNICIPAL AREA

When?

In order to acquire this informa�on, the ECD's will be contacted in three phases:

1. November 2015 to 28 February 2016: Posters and flyers will be distributed to the ECD's (through the various ECD

forums) and adver�sements will be placed in local newspapers, providing informa�on about the project.

2. 18 January to 31 March 2016: ECD's will be contacted via telephone or email, informing them of the project (if they

have not heard about it), and if possible, verifying any informa�on already collected.

3. 1 March to 15 April 2016: ECD's will be visited by a survey team from Stellenbosch University to verify exis�ng informa�on, photograph the ECD at street level, and photograph registra�on, fire, health and land use

(zoning/consent use) cer�ficates, if available. ECD's will be warned a week prior to the survey, and par�cipa�on is

en�rely voluntary.

How can you be involved?

Stellenbosch Municipality invites all ECD affiliates to please share this informa�on with fellow ECD prac��oners and mo�vate them to become involved. For more informa�on please contact Stellenbosch Municipality or the Centre for

Geographical Analysis (CGA) (the service providers of the project) at the contact details below.

Stellenbosch Municipality

Michelle Aalbers

Manager: Community Development

021 808 8408;

[email protected]

The Centre for Geographical

Analysis

Lauren Hunter

ECD Database Coordinator: CGA

021 808 9544;

[email protected]

STELLENBOSCH PNIEL FRANSCHOEK

MUNISIPALITEIT UMASIPALA MUNICIPALITY

STELLENBOSCH


Een generasie

plant bome. Die volgende baat by die

skaduwee- Chinese gesegde

Dis die klein dingetjies

wat mense doen wat ‘n verskil

maak. My klein bydrae is om bome

te plant- Wangari Maathai

A mighty

oak tree is merely a small acorn that

held its ground, took root and then

flourished - Gregory W Gunn

Hy wat bome plant het

ook ander - benewens homself - lief

- Theodore Roosevelt

Solitary trees, when

they grow at all, they grow strong

- Winston Curchill

To plant a tree is about much more than greening the environment. It is also about greening the soul.- Mayor Conrad Sidego

1 million

Bome • Imithi • TreesContributing to a Green Economy



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R5 750 000PEARL VALLEY

369 185

TRANQUIL LIVING. Lovely family home says hello to warmth and space. Double volume reception rooms to patio and pool in landscaped garden, North facing, sheltered from wind secure easy living. Right wing comprises 2 bedroom en suite and left wing share a bathroom. Study and balcony on upper level with mountain views. Open plan kitchen, scullery to court yard. Corner plot. Buy your place in the sun.

FRANSCHHOEK R6 900 000

373 432

STUNNING UPSTAIRS APARTMENT. Well sought after apartment block in established picturesque vineyard estate. This lovely 2 bedroom apartment has a full bathroom, light and airy open plan lounge, dining and kitchen area balcony with stunning views of the surrounding mountains. Each apartment has a dedicated carport. The complex is popular and communal facilities include gardens, pool area, clubhouse, tennis court and children’s playing area.

R30 000 000FRANSCHHOEK

345 437

PICTURE PERFECT SETTING AND LIFESTYLE. Nestled against the mountainside is this elevated homestead with 2 separate guest suites.This property with quality finishes and friendly entertainment areas flow into a well-established garden, which is securely divided from the rest of the farm. A wooden cabin on a dam with maximum privacy which is filled throughout the year by mountain streams, gives you a sense of seclusion and peace. There are also 2 boreholes on the farm. A cellar and 3 cottages as well as a beautifully restored old barn, generates some income, plus huge potential: equestrian or vineyards. A double garage and laundry form part of the outbuilding. This is a true gem – live the dream – buy the farm.


WEB REF: 361 902COUNTRY LIVING NEAR CAPE TOWN. Overlooking the lake as well as the surrounding mountains, this home offers complete peace and tranquillity. Four spacious bedrooms as well as great indoor and outdoor flow of reception rooms make this an ideal family home. Situated in a quiet cul de sac, the position is excellent and it is within walking distance to all amenities.

R6 250 000FRANSCHHOEK

4 4 Parking 2 4 4 Garage 2 340 678BE THE FIRST OWNERS. This newly built breath-taking open plan modern family home is a must see. Built on the water’s edge with outstanding mountain views the home offers everything the heart can desire including a gourmet kitchen with built-in Smeg fridge/freezer, LG solar dome microwave and a gas/electric stove. The spacious open plan lounge dining room has a built in wall bar with wine fridge.


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FRANSCHE HOEK ESTATEThis immaculate property is an entertainers dream and is sold fully furnished, with views over the valley as far as the eye can see makes it a property not to be missed. It is fully air-conditioned and has beautiful upmarket finishes throughout. The living area comprises of a spacious double volume formal lounge/ dining area which leads into the open plan kitchen. This leads out onto the bar area which has a built in braai and separate TV lounge, leading out onto the pool deck with separate Jacuzzi. The sleeping accommodation comprises of a large ‘loft’ bedrooms and a smaller bedroom, both of which are en-suite. The master bedroom which is also en suite has a generous size dressing room with double doors opening onto the veranda. Two of the bedrooms have stunning views over the Franschhoek Valley and surrounding mountains. There is also a completely private self-contained flatlet that has its own entrance and is situated below the living area, it comprises of 2 bedrooms both of which are en-suite and a kitchenette.

LIFESTYLE FARMThis is a lifestyle farm/guest with a difference which offers fly fishing amongst other things. The property is situated on the banks of the Wemmershoek River and also offers the prospective purchaser an income while still being able to enjoy the beautiful mountains and scenery which surround you. It is well-supported by day- and overnight fly and bait fishermen who seek the excitement of that illusive catch while their families relax by the pool. There is also a Jack Nicklaus signature golf course which is only 5 minutes away, close by is the Franschhoek Motor Museum and if you have school going children the ever popular Bridge House School is on your door step. With the Franschhoek Village only 10 minutes away you can easily drive there and enjoy the culinary delights the Village has to offer yet not be in the hustle and bustle of things! The property comprises: 12 Hectares with 3 bedroom main house home with 2 bathrooms, guest toilet, separate office/study, open plan dining room-kitchen, living room, wrap around patio, outside braai. 3 guest cottages (3 bedroom, 2 bedroom and 1 bedroom) with swimming pool and play area for children, camping area, shed, stables and 4 dams housing trout, bass and carp.

PLACE VENDOMEThis is an elegant lifestyle centre with great retail outlets and lovely mountain views. The ideal venue to dine outside in the summer months. Excellent investment opportunity. Unit size : 33m2. Top end finishes with marble floors.

Janice Hicks 072 991 6272 • Office : 021 876 [email protected]



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R5 995 000 + VAT

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Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 4 / Parking 2 Franschhoek country elegance. Set in the exclusive Deltacrest Equestrian Estate, is this elegant, bright and spacious home. Offering lovely finishes, mountain and paddock views and privacy. A pretty garden with pool and entertainment patio’s complete this property.

Doug Gurr 072 610 7208 / Jeanine Allen 082 410 6837

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 2 / Contemporary thatch. Offering the discerning buyer a home of quality and class. North facing mountain views and a spectacular garden.

Doug 072 610 7208 / Jeanine 082 410 6837

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 4 / Garages 2 / North facing family home set amongst the vines, olive trees and lavender. With the advantage of Domaine’s communal facilities.

Doug 072 610 7208 / Jeanine 082 410 6837

Parking 10 / A property offering 4 storage units and 3 apartments in a good location in Franschhoek. An income generating opportunity that is not to be missed.

Doug 072 610 7208 / Jeanine 082 410 6837

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 2 / Garages 2 / Situated in a boutique gated estate, a short walk from the famous main road of Franschhoek. An ideal holiday or full time property.

Doug 072 610 7208 / Jeanine 082 410 6837

Franschhoek / R8.5 million





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Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 4This double storey executive home.

Bantry Bay R6.2 million

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Melanie 082 658 0071 / Myrna 082 443 8417Sebastian 082 658 0071 / James 082 443 8417

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 4This double storey executive home.

Bantry Bay R6.2 million

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GEORGIAN STYLE IN PRIME POSITION WITH STUNNING VIEWSThis gorgeous property offers style and charm in a quiet avenue on Franschhoek’s urban edge and neighbouring the historic La Cotte farm. A grand entrance through double doors welcomes you into an elegant open-plan space incorporating living, dining room and country kitchen and leading out to a deep, covered verandah with glass stacking doors to frame the views across the garden and pool towards the mountains and vineyards on either side. Accommodation is offered in two large bedrooms with generous en-suite bathrooms: a guest room on the ground floor has access out to the patio and garden; and the master bedroom suite upstairs with private lounge and study and a second covered patio with gorgeous elevated views. Tom Clode +27 (0)79 955 3114 | Terry-Lee George +27 (0)82 650 9194 WEB: 137275

STUNNING LIFESTYLE PROPERTY IN THE HEART OF FRANSCHHOEKStunning 2.4ha lifestyle small-holding in the heart of Franschhoek. Renovated country style farmhouse with upmarket finishes including walnut floors and contemporary styling. Three bedrooms en-suite, spacious living room, dining room, separate country-style state of the art kitchen and an underground wine cellar. Upstairs includes a large open plan study and second living room. A large West facing stoep and upstairs terrace provide some of the best views in Franschhoek.The grounds include mature trees, two income producing cottages separate to the main house, 1.2 hectares of cabernet sauvignon and merlot grapes, olive, plum and other fruit trees. Also includes a large temperature controlled wine storage room and two staff cottages with separate access.Tom Clode +27 (0)79 955 3114 | Terry-Lee George +27 (0)82 650 9194 WEB: 136410

FRANSCHHOEK R22 400 000 excl.VAT



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TRUE VILLAGE HOME WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF THE HIGH STREET. Perfect in every way with charm and character thrown in for good measure! Open plan living areas create a seamless flow through the interiors and out into the garden beyond. A kitchen with scullery, formal lounge, tv room and central dining area are ideal for family living. A wrap-around veranda ideal for entertaining overlooks garden and pool. 3 well proportioned bedrooms upstairs and en-suite guest room downstairs. 2 en-suite bathrooms (main & guest room) and shared family bathroom complete.Tom Clode +27 (0)79 955 3114 | Terry-Lee George +27 (0)82 650 9194 WEB: 134653

STYLISH CONTEMPORARY HOME DESIRABLE SECURE WINE ESTATE. This beautiful home includes a spacious double volume living/dining room, separate contemporary kitchen and scullery. The living area leads out to an extensive undercover patio area overlooking a large pool with stunning mountain views. This is inside/outside living at its best. Each of the 3 bedrooms are spacious and include a contemporary en-suite bathroom. The two upstairs bedrooms each have their own patio with breath taking views. Also includes guest toilet, separate scullery/laundry and double garage, fully air-conditioned throughout.Tom Clode +27 (0)79 955 3114 | Terry-Lee George +27 (0)82 650 9194 WEB: 135910

FAMILY HOME ON PRESTIGIOUS DOMAINE DES ANGES ESTATE. Impeccably designed with breath-taking views. Expansive living room with high ceilings and exposed wooden beams leads to covered veranda overlooking vineyards, garden and pool. A 2nd living area features a French-style kitchen and lounge/dining area leading out to veranda. 4 very large en-suite bedrooms. Main bedroom has dressing room, spa style bathroom and upstairs terrace creating an idyllic sanctuary with panoramic views. Includes: office, wine cellar, guest toilet, double garage. Security estate with private clubhouse, gym, pool and tennis court.Tom Clode +27 (0)79 955 3114 | Terry-Lee George +27 (0)82 650 9194 WEB: 130268

FRANSCHHOEK R 10 995 000

DUAL MANDATE

transforming educationIN THE FRANSCHHOEK VALLEY

“As long as South Africa continues to graduate generations of young people without basic education and opportunities for honest work, the country will continue adrift, vulnerable to social unrest, HIV and crime. It is essential for the future of South Africa that South Africa’s educated black and white elite take note, and begin aggressively putting resources towards education and job creation. The country’s enormous wealth and education divide is not sustainable; to ignore this reality is pure folly.

– Education Without Borders, The Economist, July 2011”

Franschhoek is a uniquely beautiful location which has established itself as a premier wine and tourist destination, but it is not immune from the crisis in South Africa’s education system.

2016

Alastair Wood – PROJECT DIRECTOR

082 929 [email protected]

Lynn Campbell – PROJECT MANAGER

079 110 5890 [email protected]

CONTACT DETAILS

The Bhabhathane Steering Committee. Back row from left to right: Norman Afrika (Principal of Groendal Primary), Chris Boonzaaier (Chairman and Principal of Wemmershoek Primary), Malvin Kulsen (Principal of Groendal Secondary), Jan Cilliers (Principal of Franschhoek High). Front row from left to right: Ingrid Lapperts (Chairperson of the ECD Forum), Nomhle Mbenenge (Secretary and Principal of Dalubuhle Primary), Anne Tarr (Acting Principal of Wes-eind Primary).

The head boys and girls from our secondary schools meet monthly to develop their leadership skills, promote collaboration and to create The Trumpet, Franschhoek Valley’s cross-school newsletter.

This level of change requires strong leadership which has come from the Bhabhathane Steering Committee which comprises all our school principals and the Chairperson of the ECD Forum.

INSETS: Mike Russell (Principal of Bridge House College), Marc Barrow (Treasurer and Principal of Bridge House Primary).

OPPORTUNITIES TO ASSIST BHABHATHANEMake any (tax deductible) donation to the Bhabhathane programme. Should you so wish, you may designate your donation for a particular purpose such as:• Providing a quality early learning experience for one deserving

child at R300 per month.• Assisting our ECD centres to receive state subsidies by

upgrading and painting their buildings at R15,000 per centre.

• Making a donation towards the following projects:· Early Childhood Development · School Principal and Staff Enrichment · Parental Involvement · Transport· Educational Resource Centre· ICT in schools.

WHO IS HELPING US ALREADYIndividuals and Private Trusts/Foundations including: Harvey Aberdein, Anne Armstrong, Janis Christian, Franschhoek Valley Transformation Charter Trust, La Roche, Reg Lascaris, Leeu Collection, Britta & Jeremy Lloyd, Sean Overend, Malcolm Rutherford, The Robert Haldane Smith Charitable Foundation, Rowan Smith, Garry Southern, Todwil and The Alastair Wood Family Trust.Charitable Organisations, Corporates and Government including:

We have 24 Early Childhood Development

(ECD) centres attended by some 850 pre-school

children and 7 primary and secondary schools attended

by some 5,500 learners and taught by some

250 teachers.

Bridge House, Dalubuhle Primary, Franschhoek High, Groendal Primary, Groendal Secondary School, Wemmershoek Primary and Wes-Eind Primary.

The above highlights demonstrate the significant success that we are achieving.

Future projects include Parental Involvement, Transport, Establishing an Education Resource

Centre, and ICT in the schools.

FUTURE PROJECTS

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By the end of 2016, all of our 1500 children under the age of 5 years will receive home visits or will participate in play groups or attend an ECD centre.

Our ECD centres have been organised into the Franschhoek ECD Forum, a duly constituted body with elected office bearers which oversees

all ECD matters.

The Franschhoek ECD Forum Board. Back row from left to right: Ismi van Niekerk (Secretary), Ingrid Lapperts (Chairperson), Marelise Isaacs (Vice Secretary), Hellene Fischer (Treasurer), Zukiswa Belo, Nokhanya Silwanyana. Front row from left to right: Libby Klaassen, Rachel Pearce (Vice Chair), Patricia Mntunyedwa.

ECD principals and practitioners are receiving specialist training on a standardised learning programme and inclusive education.

Educational toys have been donated and a

toy library established from which centres

borrow toys.

ECD centres must meet strict criteria in order to qualify for state grants, without which their financial situation is dire. Only 2 of our 24 ECD centres receive grants.

“You cannot teach a hungry child” 500 pre-school children now receive breakfast of fortified porridge every school day.

250 pre-schoolchildren now receive lunch every school day.

Our 8 primary and secondary school principals will receive mentoring and coaching from The Principals Academy for the next three years.

Each school principal will have the opportunity to attend a leadership development certificate course at the University of Cape Town’s Graduate School of Business.

All of our principals now have laptop computers and home connectivity to the Internet.

LEFT: Chris Boonzaaier, Chairman of the Bhabhathane Steering Committee, right, shaking hands with Bruce Probyn, Head Coach of The Principals Academy, pleased with the signing of the agreement and excited at the prospect of working together.

Technology is used in all our schools including data projectors in the classrooms.

Our school teachers and ECD principals participate in cross-school training seminars to

promote communication and collaboration.

OUR ECD PROJECT HAS RECEIVED THE HIGHEST PRIORITY“90% of our brains are developed before the age of 5 years old.”

OUR PRINCIPALS AND STAFF ENRICHMENT PROJECT HAS RECEIVED THE NEXT HIGHEST PRIORITY

“School leadership and teaching quality have the greatest influence on school effectiveness and learner performance.”

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Documents

Franschhoek Tatler - February 2016