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THURSDAY, 21 MARCH 2013 Price: R6.00 | Tel 021 853 0211 | www.districtmail.com
DistrictMAIL
HEARTBEATOF THEHELDERBERG
Skouhuisverdagte
in die hof 3
Man claims SAPS
assaulted him 4
Mails ad changes
couples life 6
HCC well placed
for a win 36
Researcher
robbed at
LRiver
ILLANA FRANTZ
L
ourens River in Somerset West is be-
cominganincreasingly dangerousar-
ea after a 23-year-old student of the
Strand was robbed of years of research
while doing field work there recently.
According to the student, who is a second
yearmasters student in environment andwa-
ter studies at the University of the Western
Cape, she was collecting vegetation samples
last month. My work is about how the river
has changed after the flood alleviation. My
field assistant and I were collecting samples
near the Sergeant Street bridge, she recalls.
While theywereconductingtheir fieldwork
from 11 to 14 February, they noticed people
sitting close by and somebathing in the river,
but these people never bothered them.
However, this was not the case when the
student and a technician from the university
returned the following week (18 February)
and again on Monday 25 February. He (the
technician) was rolling out the measuring
tape when two guys approached us. The one
talked to us, asking us why we are there and
what we are doing. The other one just looked
on. A third guy then took my two bags and
ran away while the other two followed him,
said the student.
The onebag contained snacks and the other
the students researchand literature from the
past year as well as her camera and wallet
with all her bank cards. I didnt care much
for the money that was in my wallet or even
the camera. I was just devastated about my
literature that was stolen, the student said.
Sheusually takesher laptopalongwhenshe
does field work, but fortunately on the day in
question she did not do so. They reported the
matter to the police.
The Wednesday thereafter (27 February)
they, once again, returned to the river, but
first gave the area the once-over before start-
ing with their field work. Suddenly they no-
ticed themanwho had taken the students be-
longings two days before.
The technicianapproachedhimandasked
him where my papers were, but he became
rebellious. The technician then retrieved his
gun and fired a warning shot into the river
before we put the man in our vehicle and
dropped him off at the police station.
Thinking it was now safe as the threat had
been taken care of, they returned to the scene
on Monday 4 March, where they found five
menand awomanat the river.When the tech-
nicianaskedthemtopleasesteerclearof them
while they are doing their research, they
wanted to hear nothing of it. We continued
with our research, butwhenwe saw thewom-
anwalking across the bridge giving hand sig-
nals to someone, we packed up and left. We
feared that they were planning something.
According to Const Suzan Jantjies of the
Somerset West police, a case of theft is being
investigated and another arrest is expected
to follow soon.
People with information can phone Detec-
tive Constable Vuyakazi Gevana on 021 850
1344.
AANVAL OP R44: n Jong vrou van die Strand se Kia Rio het duisende rande se
skade opgedoen toe n onbekende man op die R44 verlede week n baksteen teen
haar voertuig gegooi het. Die vrou (28) was op pad werk toe in Stellenbosch toe die
voorval plaasgevind het. Lees die storie op bladsy 2.
SOMERSETWEST: VAGRANTS STRIKE
2Distrikspos
21 Maart, 2013
Nuus
News
Mangooibaksteen
namotorsopR44
ILLANA FRANTZ
n Jong vrou van die Strand is erg ge-
traumatiseer n n onbekendeman ver-
lede Woensdagoggend haar kar met n
baksteen gegooi het.
Die vrou (28) wat anoniemwil bly, het op
13Maart omstreeks 07:00 op die R44 vanuit
die Strand gery. Sy was op pad na Stellen-
bosch waar sy werk, en was tussen die ver-
keersligte op die brug bo-oor die N2 en die
verkeersligte by die Lord Charles Hotel,toe
sy n man op die verkeerseiland regs van
haar sien staan.
Ewe skielik het hy net iets gegooi. Hy
het die tweede kar voor my getref en toe
ook my regterkantse passasiersdeur.
EkhetgeskokoorkantWaterstoneVilla-
ge gestop en uitgeklim om die skade te be-
kyk. Ek het dadelik weer terug in my kar
geklimenweggerytoediemannadergestap
gekom het, onthou sy.
Sy het tot by die groot Hoofweg- en R44-
verkeerslig gery,waar syweer afgetrekhet
en in trane uitgebars het.
n Onbekende vrou wat besorg oor haar
was, het gestop enhaarADT se nommer ge-
geewathaar te hulp gesnel het. Syhet daar-
na die saak by die polisie gaan aanmeld.
Hywaskaalvoet enhet scruffy gelyk.Hy
het niemand beroof nie, so ek verstaan nie
waarom hy dit gedoen het en of hy dwelms
gebruik het nie.
Dieskadeaanhaarvoertuigkoshaarver-
sekering R8 500, en sy self moet R3 400 op-
dok. Die vrou s sy is steeds angstig om
daagliks di pad werk toe en terug te ry en
sy kry nog gereeld nagmerries.
Konst. SuzanJantjies,woordvoerdervan
die Somserset-Wes-polisie, het bevestig dat
n 27-jarigeman inverbandmet die voorval
in hegtenis geneem is en dat hy binnekort
in die hof sal verskyn. Mense met inligting
kanspeur-konst.HeinAzerbyt02185013244
bel.
Die vrouhet bygevoegdat andermotoris-
te op hul hoede moet wees. Baie mense ry
elke dag daardie pad en ek wil hulle net
waarsku om versigtig te wees.
Preventative tips for smash
and grab incidents
Aftera spateof smashandgrab incidents that
occurred inGordonsBayRoad inStrand, the
police have supplied the public with the fol-
lowing tips:
) Lock all your doors and close all win-
dows. Thieves steal handbags and other valu-
ables by opening car doors even by breaking
windows while your car is stationary at traf-
fic lights or in slow-moving traffic.
) Dont have handbags, cellphones, brief-
casesorothervaluablesvisible inthevehicle.
Lock all valuables in the boot of your car or
behind the seat if it is a bakkie.
) Be constantly on the look-out for suspi-
cious-lookingcharacters.Donthesitate tore-
port them to the police.
)When approaching a red traffic light at
night, slow down so that you only reach it
when it turns green and therefore you do not
need to stop.
) Be wary of people standing at traffic
lights or intersections. They may be inno-
cent, but perpetrators mix with these people
while waiting for an opportunity to pounce.
They may even point to something being
wrong with your vehicle to get you to open
your window or get out of your vehicle.
) Never openyour vehiclewindowor door
for any stranger.
) If you encounter obstacles in the road
such as rocks or tyres do not get out of your
vehicle to remove them. Immediately reverse
and drive off in the opposite direction.
)Thieves target car parks. Always park
your car in attended parking lots.
)When parking at night, ensure that you
always park in a well-lit area.
) Never sit in your vehicle without being
fully conscious of your surroundings. Sleep-
ing in a stationary vehicle is dangerous.
) Always remove radios, CDs or cassette
players, if possible.
) Never leave any children alone in avehi-
cle. Take them with you, wherever you go.
Children often innocently allow access to
your car and belongings to criminals and put
themselves in danger.
The sector phone number for the intersec-
tion of Onverwacht and Gordons Bay Roads
is 082 522 2750.
Above and be-
low: motorists are
warned not to
leave any valua-
bles visible while
driving their vehi-
cles to prevent
smash and grabs.
Neem lewe
met veters
n Jong vrou, wat
Sondag n n saak
van huishoudelike
geweld in hegtenis
geneem is, het haar
eie lewe in n polisie-
voertuig geneem.
Luidens n polisie-
verklaring is die po-
lisie 23:45 na die to-
neel in Sir Lowrys
Pass ontbied.
n Vrou (19) is in
hegtenis geneem n
sy na bewering twee
mans met die skerp
deelvan ngebreekte
spiel gesteek het,
s konst. Suzan Jan-
tjies, woordvoerder
van die Somerset-
Wes-polisie. Daarna
is sy in n polisie-
voertuig gelaai.
Toe die beamptes
haar by die polisie-
stasie wou uitlaai,
het hulle gesienhaar
skoenveters is om
haar nek vasge-
maak. Sy is op die to-
neel dood verklaar.
Mense met inlig-
ting kan speur-adju-
dant-offisier Hannes
Niemand bel
(021 850 1344).
3DistrictMail
21 March, 2013
Nuus
News
Markhamsweer prooi van diewe in gewapende rooftog en geldbuitery
Markhams in Somerset-Wes het weer die
prooi vandiewegeword toenog n rooftogver-
lede week daar plaasgevind het.
Luidens n polisieverklaring het drie onbe-
kendemans, vanwie een nvuurwapengehad
het,Dinsdag12Maartomstreeks17:40diewin-
kel binnegestorm.
Die personeel is na die stoorkamer ge-
dwing en een van hulle is beveel om die kluis
oop te maak. n Onbekende bedrag geld is uit
die kluis geroof, het konst. Suzan Jantjies,
woordvoerder van die Somerset-Wes-polisie,
ges.
Volgens die winkelbestuurder, Andr
Hough, is vier personeellede, onder wie n se-
kerheidswag, na die stoorkamer gedwing.
Niemand het seergekry nie, want ons het
nie teen die diewe gestry nie. Ons doen maar
net soos hulle s.
Dit is nie die eerste keer dat die winkel be-
roof word nie.
DistriksPos het verlede jaar berig hoe twee
mans, van wie een gewapen was, op 29 Junie
2012diewinkelbinnegestormhetengeldgeis
het.
Daar was ook n beweerde roof in Januarie
vanjaar, wat toe n vals alarm was.
Tydens die jongste rooftog is geen skote af-
gevuurnieenniemandisbeseernie.Diemans
het in n Volkswagen Golf GTI-voertuig ge-
vlug.
Dit lyk asof Markhams al uitweg vir hulle
is, want ek weet nie hoekom hulle (die diewe)
elke keer hierheen terugkeer nie, het Hough
ges.
Hy het bygevoeg dat hy met die bestuur sal
moet vergader om te bepaal hoe hulle diewin-
kel se sekuriteit in die toekoms kan opskerp.
Volgens Jantjies is die voertuig later in
Khayelitsha gevind. Die polisie ondersoek n
saak van besigheidsroof en verwag dat n ver-
dagte binnekort in hegtenis geneem salword.
Persone met inligting kan speur-adjudant-
offisier Carleigh Noemdoe by 021 850 344 bel.
Vrou inhofoorgesteeldegoedere
JAMEY THOMAS
n Vrou (42) het Vrydag (15Maart) in die
Strand-landdroshof verskyn in verband
met itemswat verledemaand by n skou-
huis in Strand verdwyn het.
Die vrou, wie se naam nie bekend gemaak
kanword omdat sy nog deur n uitkennings-
parade moet gaan, is Woensdag (13 Maart)
by Gold Exchange in Strand in hegtenis ge-
neem.
DtvolgndieStrand-polisie inligtingont-
vang het dat die vrou vermoedelik gesteelde
silwerware wou verpand. Die polisie het op
die inligting reageer omdat hulle vermoed
het dat di silwerware dalk van die items is
wat verlede maand by n skouhuis in die
Strand verdwyn het.
DistriksPos het verlede maand berig oor
n Strand-egpaar wie se waardevolle besit-
tings terwaardevanR30 000uithulhuurhuis
verdwyn het. Die egpaar het vermoed dat die
verdagte paartjie, wat met n wit Opel Corsa-
bakkiemet n kap, die besittings geneemhet.
Nog n soortgelyke voorval het vroer van-
deesmaand plaasgevind, waar ongeveer
R15 000 se juweliersware uit die huis van n
Somerset-Wes-inwoner verdwyn het. Daar
word vermoed dat dit dieselfde paartjie is.
Volgens konstabel Mbulelo Mafuna,
woordvoerder vir die Strand-polisie, is die
saak baie sensitief en wil die polisie nie veel
daarooruitlapnie.Mr, die polisiehet egter
bevestig dat die silwerware nie deel uitmaak
vandie itemswatbydieStrand-skouhuisver-
dwynhetnie.Hoeweldtdiegeval is,kandaar
nie aanvaar word dat sy nie by die vermiste
items betrokke was nie.
Die saak is uitgestel tot die 22Maart sodat
n uitkenningsparade plaas kan vind, het
Mafuna ges.
Dit was ook aan DistriksPos bekend ge-
maak dat n man, wat vermoedelik die vrou
se genoot is, op Saterdag 9Maart vir die besit
vangesteelde eiendominhegtenis geneemis.
Dt n hy gesteelde visstokke by n nabygele
winkel wat in visvang-gereedskap handel-
dryf, wou verpand.
Volgens die polisie het diemanop aanklag-
te van huisbraak en diefstal op Maandag 11
Maart in die Strand-landdroshof verskyn, en
kon borgtog van R1 000 vrygelaat word. Hy
konniediegeldvorendagkomnieenverskyn
weer Dinsdag 9 April in die hof.
Dit word ook vermoed dat die vrou haar
besittings verpand het juis om sy borgtog te
betaal.
Enigiemand met inligting kan vir adju-
dant-offisierKhutalaNebhisi vandieStrand-
polisie by 021 854 9100 bel.
Die R21 000 ring wat verlede maand uit n
skouhuis in Strand verdwyn het. Die bood-
skap binne die ring lees, My hart is joune.
4Distrikspos
21 Maart, 2013
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Manbaffled as towhy hewas pulled over and attacked by police
ILLANA FRANTZ
A Lithuanian man is still baffled as to why
police officials had pulled him over and then
allegedly assaulted him while he was on his
way home.
Lukas Krasauskas, who currently resides
in Johannesburg, was staying in Gordons
Bay to meet a potential business client. He
wasonhiswayhomeat about 23:00 onThurs-
day 13 March, when a dark bakkie, which
he claims looked like a police vehicle, came
up frombehindandorderedhimtopull over.
This is South Africa, I was driving next
to an informal settlement and Ive heard too
many horror stories, so I decided not to pull
over.
When we stopped at the Broadway and
Broadlands Road traffic lights in Strand, he
pulled up next to me. We both lowered our
windows and when he told me to pull over,
I told him that Iwould stop at the nearby pet-
rol station, recalls Krasauskas.
The officer, however, was not interested
in this explanation and according to Kra-
sauskas, when they reached the next stop
street, the officer pulled up in front of him
and got out of his vehicle. He grabbed his
weapon which he pointed at the complain-
ants vehicle and again ordered him to pull
over.Krasauskas,however,stoodhisground
and continued to drive until he reached the
BP garage in Octopus Street, near Gordons
Bay.When he got there, three white bakkies
with bright lights, which he assumed to be-
long to the police, were waiting for him.
I pulled over, as I initially told the officer
I would. I could see the officer who was driv-
ing behindmewas furious. I tried to explain
to them that I was not a native-born citizen
of this country as I took out my passport to
prove it, but they were not interested.
Krasauskas says he was still trying to ex-
plain his case to the group of officers, when
he just felt a hard blow to the left side of his
face, followed by a stream of warm liquid
running down that cheek.
I dont know where that came from, who
hit me or with what, but the officers left
shortly thereafter. I then phoned an ambu-
lance as well as the Gordons Bay police.
According to Krasauskas the two officers
who attended his call, were among the group
who had just surrounded and interrogated
him. He says they were unwilling to assist
himand instructedhimtogivehis statement
at the station the following day.
He promptly reported the matter to the
Strand police the day after the incident.
Const Mbulelo Mafuna, spokesperson for
the Strand police, confirmed the incident.
I can confirm that a criminal case was
opened pertaining to the mentioned inci-
dent. The case has been sent to the Independ-
ent Police Investigative Directorate for in-
vestigation.
Lukas Krasauskas with his swollen left
cheek after an alleged attack by a police
officer last week.
This is South Africa, I was driving
next to an informal settlement and
Ive heard toomany horror stories
Suspects arrested in
Strand for drugs
The joint crime prevention
operation by the police and
other law-enforcement agen-
cies on Friday 15 March led
to threearrestsof suspects for
possession of drugs.
During this operation,
which was held from 08:00
12:00, drug houses in Broad-
lands Park, Strand and Nom-
zamo were raided.
According to a police re-
port, a Nigerianman (39) was
arrested after tik valued at
R41 000 and an undisclosed
amount of cash, was found in
under the spare wheel in the
boot of the car.
The cars two number
plates also differed and hence
the police confiscated the ve-
hicle and the suspect was ar-
rested.
During the sameoperation,
two suspects (26 and 28) were
arrested in Nomzamo for be-
ing in possession of tik and
mandrax tablets.
Police members found 12
quartermandrax tablets, two
half madrax tablets and four
straws of tik. Both suspects
were arrested and charged,
said Capt FC Van Wyk, pro-
vincial police spokesperson.
All threesuspectsappeared
in the Strand Magistrates
Court on Monday.
The case was postponed for
further investigation.
5DistrictMail
21 March, 2013
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NIKITA SYLVESTER
Last week the DistrictMail re-
ceived an usual advertisement
request, which read you are
my everything and I want to
spend the rest of my life with
you! Will you marry me Ingrid
Holtzhausen?
These were the words Mark
Palm chose to propose to his girl-
friend Ingrid.
Mark explained how he
planned the proposal to the finest
detail, adding that it worked out
perfectly as her 38th birthday (14
March) fell on the same day
(Thursday) the DistrictMail ap-
pears.
I initially had other ideas, such as surpris-
ing her with a bungee jump and then just be-
fore jumping asking her to take the plunge
with me and be my wife? But her family
warned me that she probably wouldnt want
to go bungee jumping.
The other idea I had was to send her on
a treasure hunt for the ring, but figured she
might just get sidetracked, so I decided on the
newspaper advertisement, said Mark.
Despite the risk that Ingrids friends and
familymight see theadvert before shedidand
tell her about it, Mark decided to go ahead.
The day progressed and Ingrid had still not
seen the marriage proposal advertisement.
That evening her friends and family gathered
at her home to celebrate her birthday and
Mark decided that because she had not seen
the advert he would pop the question.
Onceall theguestshadarrived,Markcalled
everyone into the garden and presented her
with a single red rose and wished her happy
birthday.
I was very emotional as this was a big step
for me, he said.
He then handed her the newspaper and told
her to find her name.
Shecouldnt find it. I tried tohelpbygiving
her the page number, but because I was so
nervous I gave her the wrong page, luckily
her mother stepped in and helped.
Mark said once she read the advertisement
and turned around to him he was already
down on bended knee presenting her with a
ring.Shesaidyesandthatsall thatmatters,
said a relieved Mark.
Ingrid said she never expectedMark to pro-
pose, butwhenhe presented herwith the rose
she knew something was up.
All I rememberthinkingwas, damn,Mark
is nervous, but the proposal was so proper
and old fashioned it was exactly how I always
wanted it to be. It really was quite romantic.
After months of planning Mark said every-
thing worked out perfectly.
He added that they have not yet set a date
and decided to just savour the moment for a
while.
Mark Palm proposed to his girlfriend Ingrid Holtzhausen
on her birthday on Thursday 14 March.
With broad smiles Mark and Ingrid look at
the DistrictMail advertisement which has
changed their lives.
Swift response byNSRI, police
JAMEY THOMAS
Thanks to the swift intervention by a con-
cerned Strand resident, followed by the
quick response from the NSRI Gordons
Bay and the Strand police, a man was res-
cued fromapossible life-threateningsitua-
tion.
Cynthia Dodd, who lives in one of the
apartments at Wavecrest in Beach Road,
noticed a nakedman out at sea while look-
ingoutofherkitchenwindowaround14:00
on Sunday (17 March). Looking through
the binoculars, I keep in the kitchen, I saw
a man who did not have a stitch of cloth-
ing on standing on some rocks.
He looked terribly distraught and kept
hitting his head, said Cynthia.
Whilemonitoring the situation,Cynthia
also noticed that the tide had started com-
ing in and the man was going deeper and
deeper into the water. Concerned that he
may have had to much to drink or was un-
der the influence of drugs or even on the
verge of taking his own life, Cynthia
phoned the NSRI Gordons Bay for assist-
ance. TheNSRI rescue team responded to
the incident within 10 to 15 minutes. In an
attempt to bring the man in the water to
safety, one of the men swam out to sea.
However, to no avail. He did not want to
get out of the water, said Cynthia.
After going down to the beach and talk-
ing to the NSRI team, Cynthia heard the
man had said he was happy were he is and
he did not want to come out of the water.
According to NSRI spokesperson, Craig
Lambinon, they suspected the man may
have been suicidal and they called the po-
lice. The NSRI Gordons Bay rescue team
alsoprovidedasupportiverole inensuring
the safety of the man, pending the arrival
of the police on scene.
Responding to the incident within 15
minutes after they had been called out,
three policemen in wetsuits swam out to
the man and managed to persuade him to
swim to the shore.
According to constable Mbulelo Mfuna,
spokesperson for the Strand police, the
manreceivedmedical assistance frompar-
amedics whowere also called to the scene.
He was very cold and paramedics
wrappedhiminaheatblanket, saidMafu-
na.
Sithembiso Magubane, communica-
tions officer of the Western Cape depart-
mentofhealth, said themanwastransport-
ed to Somerset hospital.
As far asCynthia is concerned, theNSRI
and police should be highly commended
for their swift responses, especiallyas they
often receive flak about service delivery.
All I can say is, wow, they responded to
the incident within a jiffy! I give them ten
out of ten for how they handled the situa-
tion. My compliments to all of you, well
done boys!
Hospital apologises
NIKITA SYLVESTER
Last week DistrictMail reported on a chaotic
incident which took place at the Helderberg
Hospital,SomersetWestonMonday11March.
UponpublishingthestorytheWesternCape
health department was unable to respond in
time for print.
As previously reported, a Strand resident,
Faiek Jenkins had been admitted to Helder-
berg Hospital by a qualified doctor who re-
questedthatFaiekwouldbe testedandtreated
for either a heart attack or a stroke.
While waiting for about eight hours in the
casualty ward, Jenkins, who was provided
withabeddue tohisweakstate, foundhimself
caught in the crossfire of a brawl which is be-
lieved to have involved a suspected psychiat-
ric patient, his stepfather and other pa-
tients.This resulted in Faiek being pushed
around the ward on his bed.
Adayafter thestorywaspublished,commu-
nicationsdirector fortheWesternCapehealth
department,FaizaSteyn, responded to the ini-
tial enquiry confirming that Jenkins wife Ol-
ivia had brought the matter to the attention
of Helderberg Hospital.
Management apologised for the inconven-
ience experienced. The hospital has policies
and procedures in place to manage patients
according to their needs, said Steyn.
Earlier thisweekDistrictMail again repeat-
edly contacted the Western Cape health de-
partment requesting details of the policies
and procedures, but to date has had no feed-
back from the department.
7DistrictMail
21 Maart, 2013
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Shewas an unwavering free spirit
I hope not only to be inspired,
but also to inspire.
These were the words well-
known artist and Gordons Bay
resident, Rud leRoux-Santapa-
ga (30), lived by.
She recently passed away af-
tershe lost thebattlewithbreast
cancer within two years after it
was diagnosed.
The inspirational artist was
born to Hennie and Tryna le
Roux on 20 August 1982.
Rud graduated as a graphic
designer from Design School of
SAand lectured in photography
at Andrew Owen School of Art.
Shewas the owner of Dex Stu-
dios, Rud le Roux Art and 1982
Photography. The young, crea-
tive artist and business owner
also opened up De la Creme, a
restaurant in Strand which
closed down a few years ago.
Her parents describe her pas-
sion as the colours she used to
paint on the canvas of her life.
She was a free-spirited
youngwomanwithunwavering
commitment and compassion.
She was strong willed, brave,
courageous and had a wonder-
ful sense of humour, said her
parents.
We give God all the glory for
entrusting her with outstand-
ing skills to create beautiful and
inspirational pieces that hon-
our Him.
Rudissurvivedbyherloving
husband, Ken, and her parents
Hennie and Tryna. Rud le Roux-Santapaga
REMEBERED
8Distrikspos
21 Maart, 2013
Hoofartikelblad
Main Feature
District
Stuur jou sms na
32465
Begin die sms met die
woord MENSE en tik dan
jou boodskap.
S jou s
S jou s
Sopleased to seeMarkWilliams
article on finance each week,
really enjoy the advice by an ex-
pert. Thank you. Irene Bourquin
nNota aan diemanwat Vrydag
8 Maart sowat 16:20 in St. Ja-
mes-straat, Somerset-Wes, net
gestaan en toekyk het hoe my
dogter al skreeuend agter n dief
aanhardloop wat haar selfoon
(uit haar kantoor) gesteel het.
Shame on you. Tersia, Strand
Wat het van die spreiligte ge-
word wat destyds op Abattoir-
rugbyveld was? Ek glo dit was
van provinsiale standaard. Rug
byondersteuner, Strand
Thank you to all the marshals of-
fering their time to help at sport-
ing events. To the Argus support-
ers, you rock! Cyclist
Namens die Hartogh-, Du Plooy-
enGillion-gesinwil onsalmalbe-
dank vir hul medelye tydens ons
pa, Raymond Hartogh, se be-
grafnis. Dit word opreg waar-
deer. Graag wil ons almal be-
dank wat n bydrae gemaak het.
SpesialedankaanoomErrol Ste-
wart wat die huldeblyk gedoen
het, asook aan Doves en die Me-
todistegemeenteRusthof,Strand.
Dankie aan die Strand-polisie
wat binne minute opgedaag het
nadat ons nmanoor die heining
gesien spring en die garagedeur
oopgedwinghet.Ongelukkighet
hyweggekom,maardisgoedom
te weet die diens kan so blitsig
wees. Mev. Burger
Ek is n gereelde leser van Dis
triksPos en dit is so teleurstellend
om te sien dat die eiendomsge-
deelte net huise adverteer bokant
R800 000 en nie voorsiening
maak vir diegene wat huis wil
koop tussen R400 000 en
R60 000 nie. Kom, agente, wil
julle nie verkope h nie? Ano
niem, Strand
I would like to know why the po-
lice put their picture in the news-
paper after a smash and grab in-
cident, as they did nothing be-
cause they had been informed.
I know they want people to think
it waswonderful policework, but
itwasnot the case.Onemust give
the judge a medal for setting an
example in sending those three
to jail for three years. EJD from
Strand
Dankie aan dr. Theresa Jordaan
in die Strand vir die moeite wat
jy gedoen het met my seun toe
hy siek was. Jy het my kind ge-
hanteer soos jou eie en jou om-
gee sit diep in ons harte. Jy is ab-
soluutdiebestedokterwateknog
ontmoet het. Van Wykfamilie
Read more SMSes on page 9.
S dankie, geluk,
jammer, lief jou....
Pickupyourdogspoop
Yourdogpoopismakingour
lives a livinghell! Everydog
walker that frequents Rad-
loff Park (roughly 200+ dogs
per day ) should arrive with
plastic bags to pick up your
dog poop.
Our little complex Nooit-
gedacht Village is plagued
withanepidemicof fliesdue
to your carelessness.
I personally refuse to use
any more poisons in my
house. Its hurting my pets,
kids and never mind the
bees, earthworms and but-
terflies.
Youwould be fined in eve-
ry park, beach or play park
in the USA if you left
mounds of poop where you
walked. Pretty soon you
wont want to enjoy our
beautiful Radloff Park as it
will become unbearable for
you too.And at the same
time slowdown.Wehave no
speed humps and 20 km is
not going to take time out of
your walk, but it may save
our kids and pets.
MARIANNE MALLY
THOMAS HAMERS
SOMERSET WEST
StopatStop campaign isawakeupcall toallmotorists
While I commend what Mr Waldi
Lubbe is trying todowith theStop-
at-Stop campaign, I would like to
know what the Traffic Depart-
ment, Metro Police and Law En-
forcementofficersaredoing,or for
that matter what any and every-
body are doing about it.
According to the article on page
6 of the DistrictMail dated 14
March, 56 motorists failed to stop
at one intersection during a two-
hour period.
Theoretically speaking, that is
672 in one 24 hour day (56 x 12 =
672). Now very conservatively
speaking, let us say there are 1 000
such intersections within the Hel-
derberg. This trend gives us 672 x
1000 = 672 000. Within a month of
31 days it gives one a staggering
20 832 000.
Now if one takes only 1% of that
figure you get 208 320 x R500 =
R104 160 000 for the state coffers
just from one type of violation.
Looking at it from the other side
this gives you 20 million plus pos-
sible road accidents, which could
lead to loss of lives, injuries and
great cost to the state.
Remember this is just the Hel-
derberg so why are we alarmed
at 1 000 plus deaths country-wide
over Easter or Christmas.
In closing, do not tell me that we
donothavethemanpowerbecause
one sees the officials ridingup and
down or if there should be an acci-
dent and or incident they all con-
gregate there instead of leaving it
to two or three officials.
I hope this serves as a wake-up
call to everybody and will not just
result in an intense blitz for a day
or two and then we all go back to
our slack way.
Twentymillionplusareonly the
Helderberg in one month and this
is only one type of infringement.
ANONYMOUS
Support TheSunflower Fundandmakeadifference
My daughter Rebecca was diag-
nosedwithhigh-risk leukaemia in
2005 and had a successful bone
marrow transplant in October
2007.
Today, she is a healthy and
thriving grade 4 pupil at Somerset
House Primary School.
After returning from the United
Kingdom eight months ago, and
followinga lot ofmulti-sport train-
ing in the beautiful Helderberg ar-
ea, I entered my first Cape Argus
Cycle Tour as well as the Argus
Mountain Bike Challenge.
My decision to ride for The Sun-
flower Fund stemmed from the
first-handexperienceofwhatadif-
ference The Sunflower Fund can
make in the lives of children with
leukaemia.
Like many others, it was a no-
brainer to join the Miles4Marrow
Campaign to help raise awareness
and funds to recruit more bone-
marrow stem-cell donors for this
outstanding cause.
I encourage all South Africans
to look at The Sunflower Funds
website (www.sunflower-
fund.org.za) and read what is en-
tailed in becoming a bone-marrow
stem-cell donor.Phone the toll free
number on 0800 12 10 82 to register.
JURGEN STRINGER
SOMERSET WEST
Vagrantsbecoming
aserious threat
Its high time that something is done
about the groups of vagrants living
along theLourensRiver inSomerset
West.
These homeless people seem to be-
lieve that the river belongs to them
and anybody in the vicinity is fair
game to be robbed or assaulted.
DistrictMails front page refers to
a young student, who, while con-
ducting research along the river,
was robbed of research and equip-
ment. Its a sad state of affairs when
someone doing research for the ben-
efit of the community, cannot rely
on a safe and secure working envi-
ronment. These vagrants show no
respect for people or the environ-
ment.
Senecio FunRunwas
thebest by far
The fifth Senecio Fun Run was the best
fun event so far by far.
Morethan1 000peoplegatheredonthe
beautiful Lourensford Wine Estate on
Sunday 3 March. As in the past it was
apleasuretoseesomanypeopleofdiffer-
ent ages, abilities and levels of fitness
participating.
There were aches and pains, com-
plaints about the steep incline on the
10 kmroute, followedbygaspsof awe for
the wonderful views of the sea and the
mountain. The wheelchair users en-
joyed the paved and tarred route
through the vineyards and orchards.
Seneciowouldliketothankall thepar-
ticipants, sponsors, donors, as well as
the volunteers who worked so hard be-
hind the scenes on that day.
For more information and photo-
graphs of the day, visit our website
www.senecio.org.za.
ANNA VAN NIEKERK
SPLENDOUR OF THE HELDERBERG: This spectacular, scenic photo of a sunset/moonrise over the
Hottentots Holland mountain range was taken recently by well known Helderberg photographer Fa-
nus Oosthuizen. Please send your Happy Helderberg photographs to [email protected].
PHOTO: [email protected]
Jurgen Stringer and his two
daughters Kaitlyn (left) and Re-
becca.
nGrootdankievir
Helderberg se
Gemeenskapsdag
Woorde ontbreek my selde, maar ek is
regtig stomgeslaan van dankbaarheid.
Ek het telkemale dankie ges, maar
weereens baie, baie dankie aan almal
wat betrokke was by Helderberg se Ge-
meenskapsdag.Al het dit somsnie so ge-
lyk nie, was die dag suksesvol en kan
ons net ons waardering uitspreek.
Ditwasuitonshart nvoorregomjulle
almal hier te kon h.
Ek hoop dat julle tevrede huis toe is
en dat julle die dag saammet ons geniet
het.
Indien daar enige ongerymdhede,
klagtes of algemene kommentaar is,hou
my asseblief op die hoogte daarvan so-
dat ons dit saam kan uitsorteer.
Hou asseblief Helderberg Rugby se
Facebook-blad dop vir fotos.
CORNE STRYDOM
HELDERBERG RUGBY VOETBAL
KLUB
Kindandprofessional
serviceatVergelegen
I had to undergo an unexpected operation on
Thursday 7 March which at Mediclinic Verge-
legen in Somerset West.
Itwasaprivilege tobeable touse these facili-
ties! From the reception taking admissions to
the ward, including the theatre, I received
nothing but VIP treatment.
The nursing, care and attention rendered
was excellent and made the whole experience,
(not a pleasant one understandably requiring
surgery), amost pleasing and comfortable one.
I think they have an exceptionally well-run
institution. Iwant to thankoneandall for their
high level of professionalism and kindness.
DINA MULLER
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21 Maart, 2013
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Lastweek forphoto
entries forMarch
Entries for March are slowly drawing to
a close, as the first group of winners will
be announced next week. If you have not
yetentered,donotdespairasthecompeti-
tion will be running until the end of Au-
gust. Prizes to the value of R20 000 in the
DistrictMail Kodak Express Superfoto
competition remainup forgrabs, sodont
stop entering.
Everymontheachcategorywinnerwill re-
ceive a R500 voucher with the compliments
of Kodak Express Superfoto.
Formore informationcalloneof theKodak
Express Superfoto stores at 021 852 6737
(Somerset Mall) or 021 850 0998 (Waterstone
Village), or pay them a visit.
To enter:
Print your favourite 10x15 cm photo
Write your name, telephone number, e-mail ad-
dress, the relevant category, as well as the date and
place where the picture was taken on the back of the
photo
Hand in your photo at either the Kodak Express
Superfoto in Somerset Mall or at Waterstone Village.
Ts and Cs:
Judges decision is final
No correspondence afterward
No individual can win more than once, regardless
of the category
DistrictMail reserves the right to use images in
any of its future publications
Once a photo has been submitted, it becomes the
property of DistrictMail (no photos will be returned)
Salom Coetzee captured her two wide-mouthed cousins Benn en Ruben Coetzee on camera.
S jou s
Ek kan nie verstaan dat daar
nie n enkele wit polisie gesig
op die foto op bladsy 4 is nie?
Daar is net soveel blanke of nie
gekleurdes, wat nie werk het
nie! Heidi
Editors comment: The District
Mail does not racially discrimi
nate. Thephotographs inques
tion were taken of the law en
forcement officers
participating in the patrols on
that day.
Baie dankie aan 1st Call en
spesifiek Neels. My sussie se
motor het onklaar geraak op
die N2 voor Baden Powell en
hulle was binne rekordtyd
daar om te help. Ek waardeer
die hulp. Julle is regtig fantas-
ties. Elrene Dollie
Wies die fool wat n stop-
streep geverf het in Gordons-
baai by Kirby- en Cornwall-
straat? Waars die bord? Jy
moesnetdie strepeoorverf, nie
jou eie stoppe bysit nie. Kom
maak reg boetie. GBay
Baie dankie aan Helderberg
CrimeWatch/Vetus Schola en
spesifiek aan Sean, vir hul
goeie werk in Goedehoop-
area, Strand. Daar is n merk-
bare verskil aan die onge-
wenste persone wat op
Woensdae in die dromme
krap en ons omgewing be-
mors. Die misdadigers sal ook
besef dat hulle eerder uit die
area moet wegbly. Martin,
Strand
Die ontwikkeling van die nuwe
industrile gebied en die reeds
gevestigde plastiekfabriek in
Macassar is inderdaad goeie
nuus vir plaaslike inwoners en
sal hopelik n aansienlike hup-
stoot vir ons agtergeblewe ge-
meenskap wees. Charles, Ma
cassar
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Surveyon transport needs
A survey to research transport
needs of residents is currently be-
ing conducted by the City of Cape
Town.
Between the end of February and
the middle of June, the City plans to
visit about 26 000 households across
CapeTown,includingtheHelderberg.
The 2013 Household Travel Survey
will guide the development of a city-
wide integrated public transport net-
work. The survey forms part of this
administrations commitment to
building an inclusive City, and one
that responds directly to the needs of
communities around Cape Town.
This research is important for trans-
port planning aswell asmodelling fu-
ture transport scenarios, said coun-
cillor Brett Herron, Mayco member
for transport, roads and stormwater.
Surveyparticipantswillberequest-
ed to respond to questionnaires that
determinetheresidents current trav-
el behaviour. A randomly selected
sample of survey participants will al-
so be questioned on trips during the
previous 24 hours and travel choices
theywouldmake under different con-
ditions, such as, if trains were less
crowded and cleaner or if car travel
was cheaper, would more people be
making use of them?
Surveyors from the two companies
appointed by the City to conduct this
research will each carry a name tag
and an official City of Cape Town ap-
pointment letter. Should residents
wish to verify the legitimacy of a sur-
veyor please contact the number dis-
played on the top of their letter of ap-
pointment. Alternatively contact the
Transport Information Centre on
0800 65 64 63 who will be able to give
you the correct contact number.
Weknowthatwithkeyinputsfrom
our residents, we can make public
transport inCapeTowna service that
meets the needs of all our citizens,
said Herron.
RACE COMPLETED: Marvin Benjamin (left), Stephanie Leos-
chut, Denise Vallentyn and Marilyn Vallentyn participated in
the Spar Womens Race held in Cape Town on Sunday 17
March. The group is proud to say that they completed the
10 km race.
POTJIEKOSKOMPETISIE N SUKSES: ACVV Huis Jan Swart het
onlangs hul jaarlikse potjiekoskompetisie gehou om fondse in te sa-
mel en dit was n reuse-sukses. Eerste plek het aan me. J Roeloffs
en mev. A Coetzee vir hul skaapkerriepot gegaan, Charl du Plessis
het tweede plek behaal vir sy hoenderbreyani-pot en Hennie Langen-
hoven het derde plek behaal vir sy waterblommetjiepot.
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THURSDAY 21 MARCH
GORDONS BAY:
) Gordons Bay Bowls Club holds a car boot sale
at 08:00 and a bringandbraai at 12:00. R10 per
bay and per braaier. Fun for the whole family, chil-
dren under 12 free. 0 076 104 5795.
STRAND:
) Strand-biblioteekvriende hou n boek verkoping
van 18 tot 23Maart om 10:0017:00. Sterk swart
sakke word ook verkoop om biblioteekfondse aan
te vul. Vir meer inligting, 0 Anna-Marie Stadler
by 021 850 4173.
) Be part of the Rhapsody Fun Fair from
09:0016:00. R50 per stall. Proceeds go towards
theWestern ProvinceDance Teamwhowill be com-
peting at the 2013 SA National Championships of
Performing Arts.0 Linda Sissing: 072 697 6520.
SOMERSET WEST:
) The Country Craft Market at Southeys Vines in
Main Road needs new crafters. Anyonewith a craft
is invited. Bookings for approval day (1 May) at
the market from 08:0013:00.
0 Lesley: 021 843 3287.
VRYDAG 22 MAART
STRAND:
) Tweedehandse klerasie en goedere verkoping
van 09:00 12:00 by die Strand-dienssentrum.
0 Estelle Marais: 021 854 4552.
SATURDAY 23 MARCH
SIR LOWRYS PASS:
) The Schapenberg Sir Lowrys Conservancy
Walks for Wines guided walk starting at 08:00
fromOngegund in Sir Lowrys Pass Village. R150
pp. 0 Pam on 082 456 9028 or Andreas on
082 344 1096 or 2 [email protected]
or visit www.walksforwine.co.za.
SOMERSET WEST:
) The SomersetWest Rotary Clubs quiz evening
at 18:30. 0 Trish Smith on 021 852 4027.
SUNDAY 24 MARCH
SOMERSET WEST:
) Indulge in food, arts and crafts at the Olde
OaksFarmStallat3DerrickDrive,SomersetWest
Business Park, from 10:00 15:00. The Animal
Rescue Organisation will have their usual stall in
aid of fundraising. Entry is free. 0Man-
dy, 082 374 6648.
MONDAY 25 MARCH
SOMERSET WEST:
) TheSomersetWest branchof the SouthAfrican
Depression and Anxiety Support Group
(SADAG) meet at the Coronation Avenue Meth-
odist Church, 18:00-19:00. Anyone with con-
cernsaboutanxiety,depressionoranyothermen-
tal illness is welcome. 0 Ruach Counselling
Centre on 021 852 8176 or 2
) To mark annual Rheumatoid Arthritis Day, the
Arthritis Foundations talk by rheumatologist Dr
Bridget Hodkinsonwill discuss rheumatoid arthri-
tis and arthritis of the hands in particular. The talk
starts at 19:00 at Mediclinic Vergelegen. All wel-
come. For more information, contact Aletta van
der Watt on 083 270 4842 or aletta@bo-
ma.co.za.
TUESDAY 26 MARCH
SOMERSET WEST:
) The Helderberg Cardiac support group meet in
theMediclinic Vergelegen restaurant at 17:30.Guest
speaker: Dr Tom Mabin. Talk is proceeded by the
adoption of the groups new constitution and AGM
with a committee election. All welcome. Seating limit-
ed. For bookings, phone Hugh Arthur on
076 629 1977orHermannSteynon021 851 9426.
Admission R5. Refreshments served. R2 raffle.
) All liquor license holders from the Helderberg are
asked tomeet in the library hall at 13:00. Themeeting
is held with regards to the new trading hours which
comes into effect from the 1 April.0 Johnny Brown
duringoffice hours on021 850 1307andafter hours
on 021 852 6428.
THURSDAY 28 MARCH
SOMERSET WEST:
)Easter nightmarket at theMarket PlaceYour Local
GoodsMarket atHathersageFarm inGordonRoad.
Palliative care training
Helderberg Hospice offers a training
course on basic palliative care every
Wednesday morning starting from 10
April 29 May. These weekly lectures
and group discussions will start from
09:00 to 12:00, at a cost of R450. A range
of topics from the physical aspects of
life-threatening illness to support of the
patient and the family, the dying proc-
essandmourningwillbecovered. Itwill
bepresentedat theHelderbergHospice,
21 Old Stellenbosch Rd, Somerset West
and will equip those interested in offer-
ing their services in support of the pro-
fessional services of Helderberg Hos-
pice. Call Karin Gordon on 021 852 4608.
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Algemeen
General
Generousdonation toCTOpera
The Helderberg Sunrise Rotary
Club held a dinner and concert at
Erinvale Golf Club in February to
raise funds for their Voice of Ro-
tary Bursary Fund.
Eight young singers from the Cape
Town Opera Studio under the guid-
ance of CEOMichaelWilliams enter-
tained an enthusiastic audiencewith
arias and songs from the shows.
Together with sponsorships, a raf-
fle andanonline auction,Helderberg
Sunrisewereable topresentacheque
of R250 000 to Cape Town Opera.
CEO Michael Williams said the
chequewas the largest singleamount
donated by any NGO.
The Voice of Rotary Bursary
Fund was created in 2007, with the
specific purpose of financially assist-
ing highly-talented young singers at
the Cape Town Opera Studio, many
if not all of them
from previously
disadvantaged
backgrounds.
The money
disbursed annu-
ally from the
bursary fund is
used to help
with their train-
ing, so that
when they leave
the studio they
have every op-
portunity to per-
form on both lo-
cal and interna-
tional stages.
Over the years some have gone on
to be acclaimed by worldwide audi-
ences, such as Pretty Yende who has
recently performed at La Scala and
the Metropolitan in New York, bari-
tone Aubrey Ludewyk who is in de-
mand internationally and many oth-
ers who have benefited from the sup-
port of our annual Voice of Rotary
fundraiser.
Rotarys Graham Money (left) and Michael Williams
A MESSAGE OF CARE: The Somerset West
Rotary Club was recently addressed by Pas-
tor Colin van Wyk from the Bethesda Evan-
gelical Church in Strand to raise awareness
for the good work rendered through their
NGO, Phambili Community Development. The
organisation cares for hundreds of people
suffering from HIV/Aids, support senior citi-
zen groups and provides dental and eye
care to the community of Broadlands Village.
It also runs an after school homework club
as part of its youth development initiative, a
holiday club and a disaster relief fund in aid
of the community. Seen (from left) is, Peter
Blaine (past president of the Rotary Club),
Pastor Colin van Wyk, Sandy Staff (member
of the Rotary Club) and Trish Smith (past
president of the Rotary Club).
GETTING
ACQUAINT
ED WITH
WORDS:The
Helderberg
Rotary Club
passed on 45
illustrated,
English dic-
tionaries to
Alta Foster of
the Pearl Project which she in turn donated
to the St Pauls School in Croydon. Teachers
and pupils alike were delighted to receive
this valuable resource and promised it will
be put to good use. Seen here are, Porch
Snell and Thurlow Genecke.
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Algemeen
General
12 April 2013
7.30 pm for 8.00
Somerset Mall, Entrance No. 3
R120 per ticket
Tickets for sale at Sasha International
- Somerset Mall Salon 021 851 2544/5
- Somerset West Salon 021 852 2006
Ouers sokkievir toerfondse
Ondersteuners, jonkenoud,konVrydag-
aand (15Maart) by Somerset-Wes Prim-
re Skool se jaarlikse geldinsamelings-
sportdans hul voete nie vir n oomblik
stilhou nie.
Die geleentheid is in die skoolsaal aange-
bied ten bate van die sporttoer wat van
Woensdag 10April tot Sondag 14April plaas-
vind.
VolgensFransieKruger,dieskool sesport-
hoof, het die skool se verskillende o.13 sport-
spanne (rugby, netbal, en hokkie) verlede
jaar na Gauteng getoer, en gaan hulle van-
jaar Suid-Kaap toe.
Gedurende die toer sal die leerlinge ver-
skeie plekke soos die Kango-grotte, n vol-
struisplaas, die Featherbed-natuurreser-
vaat in Knysna, asook die warmbaddens en
waterpark by Hartenbos besoek.
Vir diegenewat die geleentheid bygewoon
het, was die dansvloer vir die duur van die
aand beslis die gesogte plek.
Susan Williams (links) en Margaret Apollis
het op die dansvloer gespog met hul ritmie-
se danspassies.
Karen Poole, Sherna Botto, Ruth Linders en
Zelda Linders het almal gewys hoe om die
macarena te bemeester.
Simonia Julies en haar broer, Bevan Mar-
thinus het besoekers met hul passievol en
elegante langarm-danspassies betower.
Susters Linell en Inge February het almal ge-
wys hoe die gangnam-danspassies uitgevoer
moet word.
Patrick van Rooyen en Elton Zass het ook by
die musiek probeer byhou.
Hier (van links) is Yolanda Zass, Miranda en
Ricardo Thomas, en Elton Zass.
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Visitors flock to the CapeGetaway Show
The Cape Getaway Show
that was held this past
weekend at Lourensford
estate in Somerset West
attracted hundreds of vis-
itors from all over.
Those who attended were
treated to about 250 outdoor,
travel andadventure exhibi-
tions aswell as hikes, moun-
tainbiking, a cycle showand
a photography workshop.
There were also various
activities to entertain the
children and it turned out to
be a real family affair.
Enjoying the outdoor exhibitions at the Cape
Getaway Show are (front from left) Ntsika
Mtokwana, Junior Monisi and Ambe Monisi;
(back) Deborah Monisi, Anothande Monisi
and Thandi Monisi.
Penny Smith from Healthway Natural Products, demonstrating primary skin care.
Meghan, Caryn and Paul Pendlebury from
Claremont spent their Saturday afternoon
wandering through the hundreds of stalls
on display.
Selma and
Riana Jacobs
from Namibia
together with
Madr Hen-
drikse and
Louis Acker-
man from
Brakenfell test-
ing out the
quality of the
pillow on dis-
play at one of
the exhibitions.
Visitors to the
Cape Getaway
Show were
treated to vari-
ous interesting
exhibitions as
well as fun acti-
vities.
Walk for fun andwine in Sir Lowry Pass
The Schapenberg Sir Lowrys Conservancy
Walks forWine holds a guidedwalk on Satur-
day 23 March.
Starting around 08:00 at Ongegund in Sir
Lowrys PassVillage, visitorswill spend time
at the Mount Rozier wine-tasting centre with
a splendid climb to the top of the Schapenberg
and its beacon to indulge in the amazing
views. The group will then proceed to Water-
kloof for a wine-tasting and return to Onge-
gund where a light lunch will be served.
Cost per person: R150. For more informa-
tion or bookings, please contact Pam on
082 456 9028 or Andreas on 082 344 1096. Alter-
natively, send an email to info@walksfor-
wine.co.za or visit www.walksforwine.co.za.
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Vermaak
Entertainment
Gig guide
Theres something for everyonesmusi-
cal taste this weekend.
) Thursday 21 March
Stoneages followers can catch them
at the Asara Food Market from 12:00
15:00. There will also be a range of kid-
diesentertainment,alongwithfine food
and great wine.
) Friday 22 March
From 20:00 midnight sees another
Stoneage performance at The Bell in
MainRoadSomersetWest.Expectgood,
old rockn roll hits from the 60s, 70s, and
80s. Phone 021 851 3702 for information.
) Saturday 23 March
Heather Waters is performing at
Blue Rock Waterski Park and restau-
rant at 17:00.
The Rivertones, a Cape Town-based
Reggae band, renowned for evoking the
spiritandsoundsof the lateBobMarley,
is performing at Melts Tavern in Gor-
dons Bay at 21:00. Entrance is free.
) Sunday 24 March
Maureen Malan plays soothing pi-
anomedleys at The Lord Charles Hotel,
Somerset West from 12:30. Enquiries:
0 083 484 7922.
Enjoy the sunset to the tunes of Sto-
neage at Barts Tavern in Strand from
15:0017:00.PhoneJaneton0741944160.
The Blues Broers are performing at
Berties Moorings at 18:00. Entrance is
free.
A unique fashion show showcasing
some edgy and classic designs from
several well-known brands will be held
at the Nameless Pub in Somerset West
on Wednesday 27 March. The event will
also feature a performance by electro
band Electric Corvette (pictured) and DJ
Vox Libre will be taking over the decks.
The show starts at 21:00. Tickets are
R10 and can be obtained at the door.
For more information email Hannah
Barnard at Hannahbarnard@dancing-
wolves.co.za.
STEP INTO THE SHAD
OWS: Johannesburg-based
band Shadow Club will be
performing at Berties Moor-
ings this weekend. This three-
piece blues/rock n roll outfit
will blow your mind with
their short, sharp, blues-driv-
en songs. Their sound has a
lot in common with the ener-
getic Southern American-influ-
enced garage rock of The
Black Keys, The White Strips
and Kings of Leon, but it is
the voice of lead singer
Jacques Moolman, who used to front indie-rockers Airship Orange, that distinguishes
the band from others. Moolman is a born showman and has the kind of onstage cha-
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Musical touches lives
New Generation Church is present-
ing The Witness,which is the story of
Jesus told in song by the disciple Pe-
ter (the witness) and the other men
and women who lived and walked
with Him.
According toMichelleWouters onbe-
half of the Helderberg Youth Perform-
ing Arts Trust, this is the worlds most
extraordinary true story.
It is toldby theordinarypeoplewhose
livesweretransformedbytheirencoun-
ter with a carpenter who was much
more than He seemed.
This musical carries the incredible
message of salvation and has touched
and changed so many lives all over the
world.
Theaudiencewillhear fromPeter, the fish-
erman who made so many mistakes and yet
became an apostle; his wife, who suddenly
discovers shes married to a travelling man;
Mary, the mother of Jesus, who shares the
secret of finding favourwithGod; James and
John, who begin to understand what the
kingdom of God is all about; their mother,
who watches out for the welfare of her boys,
and from the tormented Judas as he realises
that he has sold his own soul.
They will also follow these people through
the life, death and resurrection of Jesus, and
we learn with them how this Mans life
brought Gods salvation to the world.
The performances take place on 27 and 28
March at The Refinery, Derrick Drive, Som-
erset West.
Tickets cost R50 for adults andR20 for chil-
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For more information phone Bernadette
on 083 643 6843 or Cathy on 083 461 8448 or e-
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also visit www.thewitnessmusical.co.za.
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atmarket
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Thursday 28 March
from 17:00 22:00 on
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Farm, so be sure to
visit for the last of
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lar markets.
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to shop, eat and
drink.
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tlefiggy.
Boekwurm-bederf in
die Strand
Strand Biblioteek bied vandeesweek ver-
skeie programme tydens Nasionale Biblio-
teekweek (18 23 Maart) aan.
Die programme sluit uitstallings in,
asook gemeenskapsinligting en storie-ure
vir kinders.
Die Biblioteekvriende sal ook gedurende
die week n boekverkoping van verskeie
boekreekse in die voorportaal hou en sterk
swartsakke te koop aanbied om biblioteek-
fondse aan te vul.
Bel Anna-Marie Stadler, voorsitter van
die Bibioteekvriende, by 021 852 3277 vir
meer inligting.
Rain couldnotdampenspirit
onECHOGolfDay
After sixteen years of glo-
rious sunshine, this
years annual Erinvale
Care&HelpOrganisation
(ECHO) Golf Day was
marked with unexpected
rainwiththegamehaving
to be abandoned.
This, however, did not
dampen the supporters
spirit, as after hot showers
and copious amounts of
warming liquid, the players
all came again and gathered
in the evening for the prize-
giving dinner on Friday 9
March.
ThisyearsthemewasCol-
ours of India. Many of the
guestswere adorned in Indi-
an fashion and they enjoyed
exquisite Indian cuisine.
The entertainment was
provided by the Vadhini In-
dian Arts Academy and
what a delight it was to see
these young dancers show-
ing off their different danc-
es from classical dance to
Bollywood themes, said
Des McLeod on behalf of
ECHO.
This was followed by a
prize-giving where a big
thank you was said to
ECHOs sponsors who
again made generous dona-
tions.
The event was a success
which saw a lot of diners
and supporters of ECHO
happy to take homemarvel-
lous prizes. We also raised
more funds than we had
budgeted R134 000 on the
day.
To the community at
large,yoursupportandgen-
erosity do not go unnoticed.
Without your involvement,
all our efforts would not be
possible. A big thank you
from ECHO, she said.
Golfers (from left) Marion Arthur, Gisela
Burg, Carol Foggo and Shelly Schultz.
James and Lynette Pullen with
Manny and Manorma Prag.
At the back are Maya Kooverjee, Des McLeod, Lynette Pullen, Shona Fer-
riman and Manorma Prag with the Vadhini Indian Arts Academy dancers
who provided the entertainment.
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When in Villiersdorp book a picnic on the
banks of the Theewaterskloof at The Smoke-
house kids will love the jumping castle. Ad-
mire some of the art that Villiersdorp is fa-
mous for ormake an appointment for the kids
to meet the Alpacas.
If you would like to know more about what
to do along The Cape Country Meander, visit
www.thecapecountrymeander.co.za or follow
us on Twitter for up to the minute ideas on
#capemeander and Facebook The Cape
Country Meander
An orchard in bloom.
New boardwalk at
Cape Agulhas open
The boardwalk from the Cape Agulhas Light-
house to the southernmost tip of Africa has now
been finished!
Visitors can walk the distance of one kilome-
tre at their leisurealonga lovely stretchof rocky
coastline while observing the coastal fynbos. Be
on the lookout for birds and tortoises too.
The boardwalk to the Rasperpunt fish traps
isunderconstructionandwill takevisitors from
theparking area along the gravel road toSuider-
strand and down to the fish traps.
Visitors will walk through coastal fynbos and
past shell middens from the late Stone Age.
Participate in the Southern Tip Zoeten-
dalsvalleiRelayRaceon11MaytoenjoyAgulhas
National Park to its fullest.
Struisbaais
resident stingray
Stingraysarecommonly found in theshal-
low coastal waters of temperate seas. Par-
rie the stingray is a longtime resident of
Struisbaai Harbour.
He received superstar status when he
visited theCapeTownAquarium for some
time. You will notice a pair of large sting-
rays when in you are in the harbour the
larger one is Parrie.
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Social
Summertime
means saving
more!
KEEP SAVING
WATER
To report water wastage and bylaw contraventions call
0860 103 089
or SMS 31373 with full details. Visit www.capetown.gov.za/
keepsavingwater for more information.
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Skoolhoofde kuier saammet rektor byWoordfees
Verskeie skoolhoofde het een
Saterdag gedurende die
Woordfees gesellig saam met
prof. Russel Botman, rektor en
visekanselier van die Univer-
siteit Stellenbosch (US), ver-
keer.
Van die gaste het eers saam
metprof.Botmanbesoekbydie
AmaMaties Hub afgel waar
hyhullemeervertelhetvandie
US se verwelkomende kultuur
en die stappe wat die US doen
om toegang tot die universiteit
te verbreed.
Die gaste het daarna by De
Vette Mossel bymekaargekom
waar n heerlike seekosete be-
dien is. Hier het hulle ook die
vertoning van Drie Reisigers
en Valiant Swart geniet.
Van links is Christiaan Klopper (Horskool Strand), Dirk van
Zyl (Curro Durbanville), Deon du Plessis (Horskool Bellville)
en Richard Esterhuizen (Sekondre Skool Malibu) wat die ge-
leentheid terde geniet het.
Nelis Koegelenberg en Lenie Steenkamp (P.J.
Olivier-kunssentrum), Shannon en Jon Ge-
land (Sekondre Skool Rusthof in die Strand)
en Gavin Phillips (Sekondre Skool Strand).
Ds. Andries Dani-
els van die Rynse
Gemeente Stellen-
bosch en n boor-
ling van Maccasar,
het Maandag 11
Maart sy dokters
graad in Teologie
ontvang.
Mercia Janet Liddle
from Macassar re-
cently obtained her
Bachelor of Arts
(BA) honours de-
gree in geography.
Kirvan Fortuin van
Macassar het on-
langs sy graad
aan die Universiteit
van Kaapstad se
dansskool ontvang.
Hy is nou n ge-
kwalifiseerde dans-
onderwyser.
Jacqueline Davids en Paul Pietersen het
onlangs in die huwelik getree.
Stefaans Beer, n bekende bouer
en duiweboer in die Helderberg
het op 4 Maart sy 90ste verjaar-
dag gevier. By hom is Matthew.
Justin Jacobs from Macassar re-
cently celebrated his 21st birth-
day with his family and friends.
GRADUATION
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Pets
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Skole
Schools
Youre invited to our
OPEN DAY
Tel: 021 852 1228 E-pos/E-mail: [email protected]
www.pvallei.co.za
Jy word genooi na ons
OPE DAG
Woensdag, 24 April. Verwelkoming deur skoolhoof
en hoofleiers, gevolg deur begeleide toere deur
studente om 15:00; 16:30 en 18:00
Drag: Jou laerskooluniform
(Aansoekvorms beskikbaar by Opedag. Sluitingsdatum 9 Mei).
Wednesday, 24 April. Welcome address by the
headmaster and head leaders, followed by guided
tours by students at 15:00; 16:30 and 18:00
Dress Code:Your primary school uniform
(Application forms available on Open Day. Closing date 9 May).
HSatletepresteerby
Bolandbyeenkoms
Altesaam 42 atlete van Horskool
Strandhet onlangs aandieBoland-
kampioenskapsbyeenkomsdeelge-
neem.
Die volgende atlete het medaljes in-
gepalm:
Goud:MerciaOosthuizen(90 mhek-