franschhoek tatler - june 2016

Mayoral moveDrakenstein’s mayor to become Stellenbosch’s mayor

Drakenstein mayor, Adv Gesie van Deventer, will in all likelihood be the new Stellenbosch mayor after the local government elections in August.

Current Stellenbosch mayor, Conrad Sidego, had indicated earlier that he would not be available for another term as he’d like to spend more time with his family.

Sidego was quoted in the press as having said that there were 13 applications for the mayoral position. These were later reduced to a shortlist of four candidates. Ultimately though, none of the candidates were successful and Adv van Deventer was brought in to fill the position.

Stellenbosch is considered a strategic municipality by the DA, which accounts for the party hierarchy taking a greater role in the appointment of the mayoral candidate.

By all accounts Adv van Deventer was a popular and effective mayor in Drakenstein. However, there can be little doubt that she will face the same criticism that Sidego did when he was appointed, namely, that it is hard to believe that there were no suitable candidates from Stellenbosch itself.

Adv van Deventer studied law at the University of Stellenbosch and initially served as Public Prosecutor in District and Regional Courts in the Cape Province.

After she was called to the bar she practiced as an advocate in the Cape High Court, was a magistrate and a member of various Commissions of Enquiry relating to irregularities and maladministration.

She later turned to wine farming near Windmeul and obtained a diploma in viticulture and botany from Elsenburg. She has been named Woman Farmer of the Year (top exporter), Farmer of the Year (all-round Western Cape) and Cape Exporter of the Year. She was also the first female chairperson of Paarl Vintners’ Board of Directors. In 2007 she was elected as board member of Cassidra (Cape Agency for Sustainable Integrated Development in Rural Areas) and also served as its chairperson.

She was elected as executive mayor of Drakenstein Municipality after the local government elections on 18 May 2011.

Scan the QR code to read the Tatler online

Jun

e 2

016 FRANSCHHOEK

V&A Olivia Boonzaaier

7

Dalewood doen dit weerBladsy 7

Bridge House opens astroturf

Page 2

Municipal court formally launchedThe Executive Mayor of Stellenbosch, Alderman

Conrad Sidego and the Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, John Jeffery, officiated at the formal launch of the municipal court at Stellenbosch on Friday, 13 May 2016.

The court, a first in the Winelands region, deals exclusively with municipal matters, such as illegal dumping, traffic violations, illegal signs, unlicensed trade etc. and aims to put many more cases on the court roll to achieve successful prosecutions.

The court also provides relief to the local magistrates’ courts that face clogged court rolls, often leading to municipal cases being struck off the roll because of delays and other administrative challenges.

The Department of Justice appointed the magistrate for the court while the municipality appointed a prosecutor, an acting court manager, clerk of the court, interpreter, office assistant, traffic officer and two law enforcement officers.

The court has been operational since 1 October 2015 and has in the month of March 2016, for example, lodged nearly 1 500 cases on the court roll with over 300 warrants issued, 70 payments made, 4 no admission of guilt fines paid and 3 convictions made.

“We need to clampdown on lawlessness and the court is a way of ensuring that people are held accountable when they break the law,” said the executive mayor. “As

a municipality we appeal to people to do the right thing when no one is watching, to focus on character rather than the consequence of breaking the law,” he added.

At the official opening of the Municipal Court were (FLTR) Mr Eben Cyster (Prosecutor: Municipal Court), Adv. Hishaam Mohammed (Regional Head

of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development); Mr Raymond Esau (Director: Strategic & Corporate Service, Stellenbosch Municipality), Ald.

Conrad Sidego (Executive Mayor of Stellenbosch), John Jeffery (Deputy Minister of Justice and

Constitutional Development), Mr Alaric Amos (Head of Office, Stellenbosch Magistrate’s Court) and Ms

Alfreda Lewis (Magistrate: Municipal Court).

Die hortjies het ’n aanslag met ’n 2 kg-hamer weerstaan!GETOETS

Veiligheid met styl

ico

n k

omm

unik

asie

323

8-7A

Irna van Wyk: 082 572 2740 SOMERSET-WES, STRAND, GORDONSBAAI: 021 851 0176 STELLENBOSCH, FRANSCHHOEK: 021 883 3783 E-pos: [email protected] • Faks: 021 886 8516

www.stellenboschblinds.co.za

hutterGuard is die enigste stelsel wat tegelykertyd as blin dings en as diefwering dien. Dit bied ’n byna ondeurdringbare skans teen inbrekers, terwyl dit die voorkoms van u eiendom verbeter

en die waarde verhoog! ShutterGuard word van aluminium en vlek vrye staal vervaardig, met ’n duursame wit of brons polimeer-afwerking, en is dus heel temal teen roes, wind en weer bestand. Dit kan binne vensters en skuifdeure aangebring word, of gebruik word om ’n stoep toe te maak. Die panele kan gesluit word, en die gepaten teerde mega nisme maak dit vir ’n inbreker uiters moeilik om sonder kraggereedskap die hortjies te breek, selfs met die hortjies in die oop posisie. Kry stylvolle beskerming teen inbrekers met elegante, maar taai, Shutter Guard! Skakel ons vir ’n gratis kwotasie.

S

VERSKAFFERS VAN TAYLOR PRODUKTE • VENESIESE BLINDINGS • VERTIKALE BLINDINGS • GEWEEFDE BLINDINGS • THERMOWOOD HORTJIES

Adv. Gesie van Deventer

Bridge House opens astroturf – p2Dalewood doen dit weer – bl 7V&A Olivia Boonzaaier – bl 17

2 Franschhoek Tatler June 2016

Bridge House opens astroturf

A wayward water-cannon may have dampened a section of the crowd (drenched, actually) but it certainly did not dampen the spirt of Bridge House School when they officially opened their new astroturf hockey field on 13 May.

School teams have already practised and played fixtures on the new astroturf – and chalked up some memorable victories – but things would not be right without the ritual of ribbon-cutting, acknowledging contributors and officially opening the facility.

Prep and College pupils and staff were joined by parents, trustees and board members for the occasion.

Two of the school’s founders, Susan Huxter and Tim Rands, were special guests at the event. There were also two very welcome surprise guests in past head Anne van Zyl and current South African women’s hockey team goalkeeper, Nicole la Fleur, who is a past pupil of the school.

Head, Mike Russell, welcomed everyone before handing over to Tim Rands who acknowledged the years of selfless work and generosity of so many people that made the field a reality. With the ribbon cut, Tim then symbolically handed the facility over from the trust to the school. Board chair, Gary Clack, thanked Tim, the

Trust and all the contributors for their support.The Bridge House pitch is floodlit and of

international standard. Its development was monitored by the International Hockey Federation for accreditation for international matches.

Serendipitously the facility was opened in the school’s 21st year. With the theme of the anniversary celebrations being “Keep the dream alive” there could hardly be more tangible proof of the power of dreams than this world-class facility.

SAPS NuusBiosphere trains field guidesThis month seven youths from Franschhoek,

Stellenbosch and Paarl completed a rigorous field guiding course, which trains them to confidently guide in the Winelands area. Certified by the Field Guides Association of South Africa (FGASA), the registered qualification has already opened up opportunities for these ambitious young people.

The courses are run as part of the Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve’s (CWBR) two-year education programme. The programme is open to any enthusiastic and self-driven person, over the age of eighteen with a matric pass.

The guiding course is run over a four-month period and includes a large component of self-study and a rigorous 12-day camp that has students up from 4 in the morning until late at night to learn the night skies. Fynbos, astronomy, geology, fauna and flora are a few of the 21 modules covered, together with an emphasis on life skills and self-development.

Once all was done and dusted, many of the students commented on that they had learnt far more than field guiding and that their new work ethic, confidence, computer skills and understanding of business were going to have an impact on all areas of their lives.

The course is hands on and practical and the final exam includes facilitating a five-day tour with overseas tourists around the Western Cape, giving the students relevant skills that can immediately be applied.

The Athénée Action Humanitaire, a school-driven NGO in Luxembourg, made this possible through securing funding in partnership with the CWBR.

All those that completed the course, have been offered employment, although some have registered their own businesses and are offering their services as freelance guides within the area.

The next course will begin at the end of June 2016. To apply to do the course, or contact any of the guides, please contact Mark Heistein 079 747 4632 or Bevan Thomas on 082 598 7514.

www.capewinelandsbiosphere.co.za

Interesting gravesOne of our Tatler readers approached us with a

query relating to two graves in the Dutch Reformed Church (DRC) cemetery. Surrounded by graves from the 1980s are the 2014 grave of Mario Oriani-Ambrosini and the 2015 grave of Robin Stransham-Ford; two well-known gentlemen who were not Franschhoek residents.

Dr Oriani-Ambrosini was an IFP parliamentarian and received extensive media coverage in his campaign for the legalization of the use of medicinal marijuana. He suffered from terminal lung cancer and took his own life in August 2014.

Robin Stransham-Ford was an advocate and a friend of Dr Oriani-Ambrosini’s. He too suffered from terminal cancer and fought for the right to assisted suicide and a dignified death. In April 2015 Advocate Stransham-Ford passed away just hours before the judge ruled this right should be granted to him.

Dr Oriani-Ambrosini loved Franschhoek and had expressed the wish to be buried here. After his death, the funeral parlour directed his family to Stellenbosch Municipality to find a burial plot in Franschhoek. On a visit to the municipal cemetery it was found to be muddy and unsuitable in the rainy season and the family approached the DRC about a plot in the church’s adjacent cemetery. The church does not refuse anyone wanting to buy a plot in their cemetery and identified two available plots next to each other. The family acquired one and Dr Oriani-Ambrosini was laid to rest there in a private burial after a funeral

service in St George’s Cathedral in Cape Town.After Advocate Stransham-Ford died the following

year, his family approached the DRC about purchasing the plot next to Dr Oriani-Ambrosini’s grave. The church granted their request and he was buried there after a funeral service in St Bernard’s Catholic Church in Newlands. The two friends, who together started the Cancer Treatment Campaign and tabled the Medical Innovation Bill in Parliament, stood side by side supporting each other’s causes; they now lie next to each other in graves guarded by our silent mountains. May they rest in peace.

Onder: Die Franschhoek Village Market word vanaf September 2015 deur Elsuna en Elzahn Nel bestuur

en maak elke maand ‘n bydrae tot ‘n verdienstelike saak in die vallei. In Mei het hulle sepe, rome

en klere geskenk aan die SAPS se traumakamer waar getraumatiseerde slagoffers gehelp word. In die foto is Konst. Marize Mentoor – Traumakamer

Bestuurder (middel) en lede van die vrouenetwerk. VLNR is: Jessey Magqwanti, Abigail Stoffels, Babara Sampson, Konst. Marize Mentoor, Lizl Joubert, Angel

Mpolwane, Elsuna Nel en Kapt. Norman Davids.

Bo links: Sersant Jaco Stadler en Adjudant-offisier Errol Cloete het 18 sakkies dagga gekry op ‘n

verdagte wat ‘n ander verdagte in die polisieselle gaan besoek het. Praat van vermetelheid!

Bo regs: Die nuwe gemeenskapspolisiëringsforum is Vrydag, 13 Mei, verkies. VLNR is (agter): Sekretaresse

Jomine Mienies, Stasiebevelvoerder Kapt. Norman Davids en Vise-sekretaresse Konst. Marize Mentoor.

Voor is: Vise-voorsitter Trevor Jefthas, Voorsitter Archie Jefthas en Skakelbeampte Fred Simons.

Projek ko-ordineerder Michael Overall en Tesourier Denver Adonis was afwesig toe die foto geneem is.

The graves of Mario Oriani-Ambrosini and Robin Stransham-Ford

One of the Bridge House founders, Tim Rands, cut the ribbon at the official opening of the school’s astroturf hockey pitch

Guides helping each other cross the gorge.

3Franschhoek TatlerJune 2016

For reservations please contactT 021 876 8600 or

E [email protected]

Main Road Franschhoek PO Box 102 Franschhoek 7690

Western Cape South Africawww.grandeprovence.co.za

Join us for an evening of exquisite wine and superb cuisine at Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate, when we host our Wine and Dine Collaborations for 2016.

29 April 2016: ChardonnayGrande Provence, De Morgenzon, Newton Johnson Vineyard and Iona Vineyards

27 May 2016 : Pinot NoirGrande Provence, Catherine Marshall Wines, Shannon Vineyards and Snow Mountain

24 June 2016 : Cabernet SauvignonGrande Provence, Le Riche Wines, Teddy Hall Wines and Thelema Mountain Vineyards

29 July 2016 : ShirazGrande Provence, Oldenburg Vineyards, Lismore Estate Vineyards and De Trafford Wines

26 August 2016 : Red BlendsGrande Provence, Beaumont Wines, Joostenburg Wines and Morgenster Estate

23 September 2016 : White BlendsGrande Provence, David and Nadia Sadie, Constantia Uitsig and Oak Valley Wines

28 October 2016 : Sauvignon BlancGrande Provence, Lismore Estate Vineyards, Fryers Cove Vineyards and Shannon Vineyards

2 December 2016 : Cap Classique and Champagne“A Sparkling Affair”

GRANDE PROVENCEWINE AND DINE COLLABORATION

• 10% discount for a mixed case of 12 wines

• Accommodation at our superb Owners Cottage available.

Contact us for further information.

Get cozy with our new winter menu.

Not for sale to persons under the age of 18. Enjoy responsibly.

www.cabriere.co.za

[email protected] +27 21 876 3688

C M Y CM MY CY CMY K

Reuben’s Franschhoek: popping up and putting down roots in 2016It’s set to be a very exciting year for Reuben Riffel,

chef-patron of Reuben’s Restaurant. New premises and a pop-up eatery at Racine are at the top of the to-do list over the next few months!

Reuben’s Restaurant & Bar first opened in 2004 and was one of the earlier establishments to put Franschhoek on the culinary map, both locally and internationally. This year, Reuben and Maryke have been able to see one of their biggest dreams realized: they're putting down roots at a brand new address in the village, having officially purchased property for the new home of their flagship restaurant.

The new Reuben’s will be situated just off the main street and will be opening late 2016. Much of what guests have come to love about the Reuben’s experience will remain, but it’ll be presented in new, fresh and personal packaging, with Reuben and Maryke’s personalities and tastes evident throughout. "The gap between maintaining the heart and soul of the Reuben’s experience, which our guests have come to know and trust over the years, and all of the potential and excitement of something new and completely ours, is where our creativity can really be let loose and flourish,” says Reuben. “It’s time for a new look and for pushing ourselves to constantly

offer our customers a better experience, and we’re bursting with positive energy for everything to come!"

While they're keeping much of the design detail under wraps for now, the restaurant will be more intimate and styled to reflect the Riffels’ personal tastes and flair, and will offer a smaller, more concentrated seasonal menu. After 12 years in Franschhoek and with a further three Reuben’s restaurants successfully established in Cape Town, Paternoster and Robertson, the team have had plenty of opportunity to find out what customers want and love, and are looking forward to matching these expectations with Reuben’s passion for fine, unpretentious cuisine. Regulars will be thrilled to know that the signature favourites won’t be going anywhere, but Reuben emphasizes that he has plenty up his sleeves for new dishes, enthusing that he has been dreaming about this menu for quite some time.

Reuben’s officially closed on 30 May, but customers need not worry about missing out on their Reuben’s fix when visiting Franschhoek! The team will be running Reuben’s at Racine, a special pop-up restaurant at Reuben’s bistro-style eatery on Chamonix Wine Estate (wine tasting centre), from 1 June. Open for lunch and Friday to Monday dinners, this cosy restaurant – with

its wooden floors, soft lighting and authentic rietdak ceiling – overlooks a mountain stream, making it the perfect location for relaxed winter dining. Racine’s popular menu will be offered alongside a selection of Reuben’s seasonal favourites, which will change regularly. Seating just 40 patrons, reservations for Reuben’s at Racine will be essential.

Understandably, with new beginnings come nostalgia and the opportunity for Reuben and Maryke to look back at more than a decade of sharing their love for food, wine and family at 19 Huguenot Street. “I've spoken to so many people recently about their special memories at Reuben’s in Franschhoek and the memorable moments they’ve shared there. This has undoubtedly been a journey that’s given so much and taught us so much,” says Reuben. “Franschhoek has always been our home, the place we’re most passionate about and where we feel the happiest,” adds Maryke, “and we’re absolutely elated to build a permanent home for Reuben’s here, too.”

“It’s the memories we’ll miss most, but we now have the opportunity to create new ones in a space that we can call our own. It’s a privilege to be able to still have our footprint in my home town and we look forward to turning this new home into a reality over

the next few months,” finishes Reuben. "To those who supported us through all these years, we look forward to welcoming you into the new space and we will keep you posted on our launch dates. Do visit us at Reuben’s at Racine over the next few months; we’d love to see you there!”

[email protected] | (021) 876 3772

Chef Reuben Riffel


Tel: +27 (0)21 876 3386 email: [email protected]

www.monneaux.co.za

MONNEAUX RESTAURANT

La Bourgogne Farm

Vrede en Lust

Village Grill & Butcher’s

Lust Bistro & Bakery’s

Malbec 2013

Early Mist Riesling 2015

Seared ostrich fillet tagliata with red wine & cinnamon jus & butternut fritters

Peri-peri Chicken Livers

Our Malbec was fermented in small open top fermenters and matured for 18 months in a selection of first and second fill French oak barriques. Hints of mint and musk and dark black fruit with a rich texture, combined with subtle firm tannins make this Malbec ready to enjoy today or cellar for further complexity.Cellar Price: R180 per bottle

A highly terroir expressive cultivar, this Riesling is produced in a typical German kabinett-style. The fruit for this wine is sourced from the Vrede en Lust Elgin farm, Casey’s Ridge. The Riesling is an elegantly styled and fragrant wine with notes of honey and minerals followed by lingering citrus flavours. Cellar Price: R79 per bottle

Ingredients600-800g ostrich fillet, cut into 4 medallions; salt and pepper, to taste.• Malbec and cinnamon jus: 50g + 1 tbs butter; 1 onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; few springs fresh thyme; 750ml Malbec; 500ml beef stock; 250ml water; 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger; juice & zest of 1 orange; 3 tbsp brown sugar; 1ts cinnamon• Butternut fritters: 1kg cooked butternut, mashed & drained; 2 eggs; 2 cups cake flour; 1 tsp salt; 3 tbsp light brown sugar; 2 tsp cinnamon; 1 tsp baking powder; canola oil

Method• Butternut fritters: Fold all the ingredients together and check seasoning. Heat 3-4 tbsp canola oil in a frying pan

and fry fritters until golden brown. Drain on paper towel.• Malbec and cinnamon jus: Heat 1 tbsp of butter in a pot, sauté onion and garlic. Add wine, stock, water, ginger, orange juice and zest. Reduce to 1,5 cups. Check seasoning and whisk in remaining butter.• Ostrich fillet: Heat 1 tbsp canola oil in a griddle pan until smoking hot. Sear fillet for 3 minutes on both sides. Rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Place one slice of ostrich fillet onto each person’s plate and pour over the hot jus. Serve with butternut fritters.

Ingredients:• Peri-peri Spice Mix: 2tbsp smoked paprika; 1tsp cayenne pepper; 1tsp garlic powder; 1tsp salt; ½ tsp ground black pepper; ½ tsp lemon zest; ½ tsp dried oregano; ½ tsp mixed spice. Mix all together. Store in air-tight container.• Chicken Livers: 400g fresh chicken livers; milk; ½ onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, creamed; 50ml brandy1 tbsp peri-peri spice mix; 125ml cream; 1tbsp crème fraiche; 4 thick slices of sourdough bread

Method:Soak the chicken livers in milk (just enough to cover the livers) for 20 minutes. Strain. Discard milk and pat livers dry.2. Sauté the onions in olive oil and butter until cooked,

then add the garlic, spice mixture and chicken livers. Cook livers forapprox. 1 minute on each side – then add the brandy to the pan and set alight to burn off alcohol.3. Once the flame has died down – add the fresh cream and reduce by half.

La Bourgogne Farm

021 876 3245 [email protected]

Vrede en Lust Estate


Village Grill & Butcher


Lust Bistro & Bakery


Who is likely to be Stellenbosch’s new mayor?June

How to enterSend your answer to: [email protected]. The winner will be

informed by return mail before 15 June 2016. Prizes have to be collected from the Franschhoek Info Office before end June 2016 or be forfeited.

YOUR FAVOURITESPOT IN FRANSCHHOEK!

www.leopardsleap.co.zaFacebook: Leopard’s Leap Wine | Twitter: @LeopardLeapWine | Tel: 021 876 8002 | Address: R45 Main Road, Franschhoek

ROTISSERIE LUNCHES

COOKING CLASSES WINE TASTING

SHOPPING

WINE COCKTAILS FOOD & WINE PAIRING


Gracing the CoursesThe best of friends have reached a pinnacle in their

respective careers.Branden Grace won the RCB Heritage on the

Harbour Town Golf Links at Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, in the United States. This was his first win on the PGA Tour in the USA.

It was no surprise to many who follow the game, as the 27-year-old has won 10 times overseas and finished in the top five the previous year in the U.S. Open and PGA Championship. His reputation was already on the rise when he exploded on the professional golf scene by becoming the second youngest South African to win his first five European Tour events aged 26 years and 208 days. His remarkable talent also displayed at the Presidents Cup where he became only the second international player to go 5-0 for the week. His partner Louis Oosthuizen commented, “He just showed that he’s a world-class player, and there’s no moment too big for him. He’s going to be a really

great player.”I have no doubt.My second introduction is Meyer du Toit, the

Director of Golf at San Lameer’s Golf Estate in Kwazulu Natal. He received one of the top accolades in South African golf when he was voted the PGA of South Africa’s 2015 PGA Professional of the Year.

This is the first time du Toit has won what is considered the top award for a PGA professional working in the South African golf industry. This was no surprise to me. I recall meeting the very pleasant and enthusiastic young man when he was doing his apprenticeship under Jeff Clause, himself a regular winner of this award, at what was then Sparrebosch, subsequently Pezula.

“I feel very honoured to receive this award. It’s something I always aspired to achieve,” said du Toit.

It has been du Toit’s incredible enthusiasm that has been the main driver behind his development. I also met his wife, Vickey – when she was still his girlfriend, and she also deserves a mention. It was already obvious then that her personality and professionalism were destined to bring success in the business of golf.

They’re a great couple and they deserve all the accolades I believe they will accrue – and so mirror their mentor Jeff Clause.

On and Off CourseLawrence Gould

FRANSCHHOEK

Two Eléphants Two Eléphants

The Franschhoek Feeling

Franschhoekof

MATTRESS SALE !

www.thebedcentre.co.zawww.thebedcentre.co.zawww.thebedcentre.co.za

76 Dorp Street, Stellenbosch

Herte

Stre

et

76 Dorp Street

DieAkker

Mark

et S

treet

Krig

e

OomSamie

seWinkel

BP

Build

ers

Expr

ess

E&OE

BUY NOW!

SPECIAL OFFER SAVE up to R1500

SPECIAL OFFERHurry - Stock limited!

Hurry - Stock limited!SAVE up to R1500

Base Set

R 5 999R 5 999Madeira Gel Pillow TopMadeira Gel Pillow Top

R 999R 6 999

Double or Queen MattressDouble or Queen Mattress

Double or Queen SetDouble or Queen Set

T&Cs apply

STELLENBOSCH BRANCHSTELLENBOSCH BRANCH021 886 5387

6

Branden Grace and Meyer du Toit celebrate.June


At the Eight Bells in Saffron Walden (UK) you can either eat in the pub restaurant or in the cathedral-like barn at the back. I chose the barn once because of its impressive character featuring a high, timbered ceiling with flagged coats of arms hanging from above. A minstrel’s gallery completed the picture. Here was the promise of good food and wine so I took extra care to make my wine selection special. I forget exactly what I ordered but I will never forget that it was corked. It was 'muffy' and had lost its fruit. It reminded me of an old cupboard that when opened smelled of dust and decay.

How often do you send a wine back? How many of us can actually detect a faulty wine? Considering there are varying degrees of faultiness, I am sure that I have accepted wines that others would have refused. In this case however I was quite sure of myself and a second bottle was brought forth. It too was corked. Now what?

Corks often house micro-organisms in their tiny cracks and it is quite possible that the producer had a bad run of

corks which would explain the second bottle. So, I called for the manager inviting him to taste. He confirmed that the wine was faulty and rather than try a third bottle he agreed that I go for a different wine entirely.

So how does one evaluate a wine? Three simple steps are necessary and practice will ensure that these may be accomplished while the restaurant sommelier stands waiting on your judgement on the mandatory splash in your glass. First take a look at the wine. It should be clear remembering that the darker the colour the older the wine. Madderised or brownish colour is due to prolonged exposure to oxygen and hardly ever encountered. Secondly take a sniff. Nose the bouquet. Does it smell fresh? It may give a hint of sulphur but this will dissipate. Thirdly, take a sip and let it linger while you (carefully) draw in a little air through your lips. The warmth of your tongue will release esters and flavours giving an improved taste sensation, while the air which 'bubbles' in your mouth aerates the wine with the same results.

For me a good wine is one that imparts a message when nosed, the message being confirmed when you taste it and is reconfirmed on the aftertaste or finish on swallowing. The definition of a good wine? Difficult indeed as wine is so subjective. The definition of a kiss? A mouthful of nothing that tastes like heaven and sounds like a cow pulling its foot out of the mud. Much easier.

Cellar ChatMark Tanner

24 dirkie uys street · tel 021 876 4304 www.davidwalters.co.za

designer craftsman · ceramic studio · gallery

HANDMADE IN FRANSCHHOEK

Restaurant Reservations 087 754 9925 · Lambrechts Road Franschhoek [email protected] · www.lelude.co.za

TASTINGS · LUNCH · HIGH TEA Mon-Sun 10:00-17:00

R E S T A U R A N T AT L E L U D E C A P C L A S S I Q U E C E L L A R · L I LY P O N D V I L L A

Please note that Orangerie Restaurant will be closed from Tuesday 24 May and will re-open on Tuesday 14 June.

The Tasting Room will however remain open for Cap Classique tastings, sales, canapés and High Tea.

Two golds for Franschhoek at Concours Mondial 2016

Franschhoek producers scooped up two gold medals at the 23rd Concours Mondial de Bruxelles wine competition. Contrary to its name the competition doesn’t always take place in Brussels. This year it was hosted in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.

Grande Provence’s Sauvignon Blanc 2015 and La Motte’s Millennium 2014 stood out amongst over 8 750 wines from 51 producer countries at this year’s competition. The 320 strong judging panel of sommeliers, wine buyers, importers and wine commentators representing 54 nationalities meet annually to reveal latest trends in the world of wine and provide a snapshot of the global industry.

Expressing its origins from selected vineyards in Durbanville the Grande Provence Sauvignon Blanc 2015 shows an abundance of fruit combined with greener aromas typical of these cool climate wines.

“The vines, fanned by cooling breezes off the Atlantic Ocean during summer months, produce remarkable fruit with full, juicy berries that are rich in character and flavour,” says winemaker Karl Lambour.

La Motte’s Millennium 2014 was produced from grapes grown in Walker Bay, Villiersdorp, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. The nose of this wine tells the story of how it was made. Raspberry (Merlot), a slight herbaciousnous (Cabernet Franc) and English toffee (oak) combine in a harmonious way. Malbec and Petit Verdot provide colour and spice. The palate is juicy and rich and leaves a lingering dry, fresh finish.

Allée Bleue wine estate picked up two silver medals at the same competition and Boschendal three. www.grandeprovence.co.za | www.la-motte.co.za www.bellinghamwines.com


Top 6 Cab Francs announced in inaugural challenge

South Africa’s Top 6 Cabernet Francs were awarded at the inaugural Cabernet Franc Challenge on 20 April. Franschhoek’s Holden Manz Wine Estate’s 2014 Holden Manz Cabernet Franc was among the winners.

“It was a privilege to taste the 32 wines entered. They are made with care and are not formulaic in any way,” said Judging Panel Chairman Christine Rudman CWM. “Partly I believe this is due to it being a niche varietal, where passion for the grape drives the winemaker to produce a wine of outstanding quality. No-one is going to get rich out of Cab Franc, so you have to love it to make it and it is this respect for the varietal which came through in the entries,” she concluded.

Fellow judges Lizette Tolken, Samarie Smith, Greg Mutambe and Mike Bampfield-Duggan particularly loved the aromatics and were impressed with how the fruit was interwoven with the herbaceous elements so integral to the varietal. Two styles were prominent namely the light-bodied, easy-drinking approach which makes this such an attractive wine to enjoy anywhere and then the more serious style, which should be fantastic for ageing.

Holden Manz’s 2014 Cabernet Franc is bright ruby

red in colour with spice, pepper and black fruit on the nose. The palate is rich and elegant with ripe red fruit and dark berry nuances. It’s well balanced with supple tannins and a long finish of spice and mocha.

The other wines in the Top 6 were: Hermanuspietersfontein Swartskaap 2012, Jacob’s Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2012, KWV The Mentors Cabernet Franc 2012, KWV The Mentors Cabernet Franc 2013 and Whalehaven Cabernet Franc 2010.

The judging was done blind and the process and results were audited by Moore Stevens Stellenbosch.

www.holdenmanz.com | 021 876 2738

F R A N S C H H O E K

087 754 9925 · Lambrechts Road Franschhoek [email protected] · www.lelude.co.za

TASTINGS · LUNCH · HIGH TEA Mon-Sun 10:00-17:00

C A P C L A S S I Q U E C E L L A R O R A N G E R I E R E S T A U R A N T · L I LY P O N D V I L L A

Bellingham releases Homestead wines

Bellingham’s new range of Homestead wines celebrates one of our country’s great vinous legends. Crafted for enjoyment and a new generation of wine lovers, the set of four wines pays homage to the Franschhoek estate’s history of innovation.

The wines are also inspired by the original, colourful founders, Bernard and Fredagh Podlashuk’s philosophy: wines to be enjoyed with food, company and good conversation – something that marked the house’s eccentric past, says cellar master Niël Groenewald. Bernard Podlashuk led the wine industry with the first rosé, the first ‘premier grand cru’ and also the first varietal bottling of Shiraz in South Africa.

Following the Bellingham tradition, Groenewald accentuates regionality, sourcing grapes from specific sites, sculpting each wine’s natural varietal character. Extending the original Bellingham reputation of conviviality, he crafted the wines to be shared, with friends, food and fine stories.

Dating back to 1943, when the Polashuks acquired a run-down farm, Bellingham has, over the years, been a landmark in local wine culture. The brand has been nurtured by DGB in recent years, but a need was felt to return the label to its roots in a range of well-priced, expressive wines – the kind of wines that would have been served to the many and famous visitors who came to enjoy the company and eccentric space of the owners.

Bernard Podlashuk travelled to France a few times to deepen his knowledge of good wine. Today Niël Groenewald continues that quest, making use of state of the art technology and the finest grapes –yet remaining true to the philosophy of Bellingham.

The wines in the Bellingham Homestead range

are a keen expression of not only the grapes harvested for that specific wine, but of its vineyard origin. The range consists of a the Sauvignon Blanc 2015 (Origin Tygerberg), Chardonnay 2015 (Origin Stellenbosch), Shiraz 2014 (Origin Paarl) and Pinotage 2014 (Origin Stellenbosch).

www.bellinghamwines.com | 021 876 2086Cosying up for winter at Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards

Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards will be offering a winter’s interpretation of its popular food offering on Wednesdays and Thursdays. (The normal Rotisserie and Harvest Table will feature from Friday to Sunday.)

Guests are invited to sit down to a family style offering that offers a choice between:• Soup of the day (vegetarian) with farm-baked

bread. R65 per person• Dish of the Day – Choose from our selection

of hearty winter options:- The famous Leopard’s Leap Rotisserie Pork Belly, succulent and tasty with a crispy crackling and sauce on the side. R95- Slow roasted Karoo Lamb Neck brimming with flavour. R125- Fish of the day, sustainable choice with seasonal sides from the garden. R95- Home-made pasta of the day (vegetarian). R75- Daily open sourdough sandwich topped with something delectable from the rotisserie. R75

• Something Sweet - A selection of tempting mini desserts, or a warming sweet bake, ranging from R20 – R55

Leopard’s Leap’s rotisserie lunches will be closed for a winter break from Monday, 20 June and will reopen on Thursday, 13 July. The wine tasting room and shop will stay open.

www.leopardsleap.co.za | 021 876 8002

Dalewood se Huguenot kaas doen dit weer!

Dalewood Fromage se spesialiteitskaas, die 12-maande verouderde Huguenot, is gekroon as Suid-Afrika se Suiwelproduk van die Jaar vir 2016. Hierdie kaas met sy geborselde rand, komplekse neutagtige geur en ferm tekstuur, het Woensdag 27 April hierdie gesogte toekenning by die Suid-Afrikaanse Suiwelkampioenskappe ontvang. Wat hierdie prestasie veral merkwaardig maak, is dat die Huguenot die tweede maal in drie jaar op dié wyse vereer is en so 855 ander suiwelprodukte by hierdie jaar se Kampioenskappe uitgestof het.

Dalewood Fromage het twee Qualité Toekennings by die Kampioenskappe ontvang; een elk vir hulle 6 en 12 maande verouderde Huguenot kase. Die Qualité Toekenning is die gehaltemerk vir suiwelprodukte in Suid-Afrika en Dalewood Fromage het nou reeds 10 Qualité toekennings ontvang sedert hulle vanaf 2001 vir die kompetisie inskryf. Die Huguenot is ook die enigste Suid-Afrikaanse kaas wat beide in 2010 en 2014, super goue medaljes by die World Cheese Awards verower het.

Dalewood Fromage is geleë op die Franschhoek-Simondiumpad en hul unieke kaasmaakmetodes is geformuleer deur eienaar Rob Visser. Hy het suiweltegnologie studeer, tyd in Frankryk deurgebring om tradisionele kaasmaakgeheime uit te snuffel en na tallose kaasproeë en jare se eksperimente, bly hy steeds getrou aan hierdie boetiekplaas se doel om handgemaakte kase te produseer.

Die uniekheid van Dalewood Fromage se kaas word toegeskryf aan die melk van die plaas se Jerseystoet. Hierdie pragtige, ligbruin koeie met hulle groot sagte oë, bring hulle dae op eko-vriendelike groen weidings deur, wat met presisie bestuur word sonder die toevoeging van kunsmatige kunsmis, insek- en onkruiddoders.

Die Dalewood Fromage kaasreeks sluit ook Brie, Camembert, Bloukaas en geborselde rand kase in verskillende style, vorms en groottes in. ‘n Besoek aan die Dalewood kaaswinkel is ‘n moet vir enige kosliefhebber.

www.dalewood.co.za | 021 200 2580

Die Dalewood Fromage 12-maand verouderde Huguenot kaas is uniek in Suid-Afrika


Haute Cabrière Cellar Restaurant launches winter menu

Haute Cabrière’s acclaimed cellar restaurant has long charmed visitors with its perfect marriage of fine wine and gourmet cuisine. It is now evolving the menu to offer a more relaxed bistro-style experience to winelands travellers.

Chef Dennis Strydom takes the essence of home-style cooking and elevates it to restaurant level. He embraces the Haute Cabrière philosophy of Sun-Soil-Vine-Man. A key component of this young chef ’s style of cooking is letting the finest local produce shine through in each and every dish. Strydom is eager to incorporate fresh produce from the restaurant’s expansive vegetable gardens and the tasting menu is built around what is available.

Carved into Middagkrans Mountain, Haute Cabrière is known for its beautiful location. Walking into the cellar restaurant is like entering a cave with a wonderful vaulted ceiling, featuring a series of sparkling handcrafted chandeliers and very modern artworks that add colour and liveliness. Many of the artworks are created by Haute Cabrière founder Achim von Arnim.

One of the unique features about Haute Cabrière is the passionate focus on food and wine pairing. The Haute Cabrière winter-inspired 3 or 6-course pairing menu is comfort food at its best. The French onion soup and roast vegetable salad appetizers are the perfect examples of that authentic bistro-style approach. Mains include Confit duck with truffle potato puree and Ratafia sauce. The Mustard crusted rack of lamb served with cranberry and apple chutney, sweet potato and lamb jus is a reflection of Strydom’s love of building dishes and flavour profiles up from the ground. Experience this menu for R395 per person for 3 courses or R515 per person for 6 courses.

For the kids, there’s a Piccolo steak, a Carbonara pasta dish or a Toasted cheese, ham and tomato served with chips or vegetables. Treat them to a Vanilla ice-cream cone with sprinkles or the Berry-sundae.

For those with a sweet tooth, Haute Cabrière Cellar Restaurant does not disappoint. From the Chocolate malva consisting of espresso crème anglaise, orange ice cream and shortbread crumble to the Toasted cinnamon and pistachio brioche complete with burnt apple espuma, roasted apple, vanilla ice-cream and pumpkin seed praline, you are bound to find something that will tantalise your taste buds.

Haute Cabrière also offers a terrace menu for those who would prefer a light meal, which is served from 15h00-17h00 on Friday and Saturday afternoons. The mouth-watering Gourmet Beef Burger consists of a home-baked roll topped with home-made onion

mayonnaise, garden greens, sweet pepper relish, pure beef patty & Healy’s matured cheddar. The ploughman’s platter, a selection of locally produced cheeses & charcuterie from Neil Jewell which is served with their own breads, pickles & accompaniments, is best enjoyed with a glass of wine in hand.

Haute Cabrière put plenty of thought in creating a delicious food and wine pairing menu to cater for vegan guests. Enjoy this menu for R395 per person for 3 courses or R515 per person for 6 courses including a glass of the recommended wine with each course. Dishes include Truffled cauliflower Soup, mushroom confit and thyme oil which can be enjoyed as a starter, followed by a very tasty Vegetable bourguignon served with pearled barley and tapenade. Dessert includes Cocoa sorbet served with poached pears in port, pecan nuts and port wine reduction or Berry filled pancakes with maple syrup, butternut sorbet and seed streusel.

The blackboard menu changes regularly and is made up of mouth-watering dishes made with the freshest ingredients. Haute Cabrière will also be running a 2-course winter special until 30 September 2016 at R395 for 2 persons.

With its unrivalled location, cosy atmosphere and a mouth-watering menu to tempt diners, tables at Haute Cabrière’s enigmatic cellar restaurant are sure to be snapped up quickly this winter.

[email protected] | 021 876 3688

National Wine Challenge & SA Top 100 Wines

The results of the National Wine Challenge, now amalgamated with the SA Top 100 Wines, were recently announced.

A number of Franschhoek wineries have scored coveted Top 100 positions. They are: • Babylonstoren Nebukadnesar 2014• Bellingham The Bernard Series Old Vine Chenin

Blanc 2015• Bellingham Homestead Shiraz 2014• Franschhoek Vineyards Shiraz 2014• La Motte Pierneef Syrah Viognier 2014• Rickety Bridge Winery Foundation Stone Red

2014According to the organisers the challenge “aims

to identify winning wines by cultivar and blend, with medals awarded for top score and highest scoring wines. Categories of awards are: Grand Cru 1st place; Double Platinum; Double Gold and Double Silver.”

“Then, the Top 100 highest scoring wines form the elite ‘Top 100 SA Wines 2016’, a club of SA’s finest wines. … All of the above helps to present and position winning fine wines with strength and integrity, building vineyards’ own winning brands.”

La Motte introduces new food and wine tasting experience

Recently awarded as the winner in the Drinks International Wine Tourism Awards in the category Best Food and Wine Matching Experience for the third time, the exceptional food and wine experience presented from La Motte Wine Estate needs little introduction.

One of the central elements in this comprehensive offering is the Friday morning Food and Wine Tasting. La Motte is now introducing an exciting new execution to this popular tasting.

Not only has chef Michelle Theron and cellar master Edmund Terblanche reinvented and reinterpreted the pairing to present a brand new array of beautiful tasters portions complementing the La Motte Classic Collection of wines, but the tasting will now also be presented from Pierneef à La Motte Restaurant. Guests and culinary tourists now have the opportunity to enjoy being seated at the exclusive chef ’s table (seating a group of eight) or on the expansive stoep (for bigger groups).

Chef Michelle’s delicately plated tasters represent flavours and tastes we experience every day and will guide guests towards more reliable future food and wine selections, with reference to weight and intensity, as well as the influence of the primary taste sensations.

Known for her on-trend interpretation of traditional

Cape Winelands Cuisine, Michelle works closely with Cellarmaster Edmund Terblanche in creating cuisine to beautifully complement the estate’s wines – whether they are enjoyed in this specialised tasting, as part of a meal in Pierneef à La Motte Restaurant or as part of one of the other experiences offered on the estate.

Presented by well-informed and enthusiastic Wine Ambassadors, the La Motte Food and Wine Tasting aims to be both educational and enjoyable. A tasting takes one hour and the cost is R130 p.p.

La Motte Food and Wine Tastings take place on Fridays at 10h00 and prior reservation is essential.

[email protected] | 021 876 8820

La Motte’s new food & wine tasting offer

Duck confit truffled potato puree Ratafia reduction


Dr Glynn Till

ChiropracticSpecialist Clinician

Low back, Mid-back and Neck PainsMyofascial Pain Syndromes (“trigger points”)

Sciatica & Brachial NeuralgiaTMJ ProblemsSports Injuries

HeadachesArthritis

57 Cabriere Street, Franschhoek, 7690Cell: 073 227 1851

DC (USA), FCCS (Can)Practice Number: 040 1110

Registration Number: A07609

Add an avo – the ultimate meal topping

Locally grown avocados are in season right now so be sure to add an avo to any meal, any time of the day. Perfect your pizza, burger or sandwich by topping it off with thick slices of avo, or smash it up and add an avo as the crowning glory to your grilled steak or chicken breast… mmmm! And honestly, what is the point of a salad if it doesn’t have generous avo chunks resting atop fresh lettuce?

AvosatietyAvocados are not fattening. In fact, a study

conducted in 2003 at the University of the North West shows that avos can be incorporated into effective weight loss plans because they make us feel fuller for longer. Avos are predominantly made up of ‘good’ monounsaturated fat, which is an essential part of a healthy diet, and nutrition experts recommend actually increasing our intake of these ‘good’ fats.

AvoheartSouth African avocados are heart healthy and

perfect partners for a low-carb lifestyle. Incorporating avos into your meals not only adds appetite appeal but is a great way to boost your daily intake of monounsaturated fats and essential nutrients such as magnesium (5% of the NRV for adults), folic acid (5% of the NRV for adults) and vitamin C(10% of the NRV for adults)

AvolesterolThe good news is that while avos are rich and

creamy, they’re proven to be effective fighters against ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol. Controlled trials conducted by Pennsylvania State University found that including avos in a moderate fat diet resulted in a reduction of cholesterol levels in overweight people 5.

AvovitalityAccording to the US National Health and Nutrition

Examination Survey* (NHANES), compared to people who didn’t eat avos, avocado consumers had a better diet quality and beneficial nutrient intakes; lower intakes of added sugars; lower body weight, BMI and waist circumference; and higher ‘good cholesterol’ levels.

AvoburgerA pilot study conducted by researchers at the

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), found that eating a burger with fresh avocado could help reduce inflammation and the narrowing of blood vessels. Among the results recorded was that some of the after-meal effects observed after eating a plain

burger, specifically inflammation and narrowing blood vessels, were reduced within hours of eating the avo burger.

AvoetiquettePlease don’t squeeze! To test for ripeness, a green-

skinned avo should yield to a gentle squeeze in the palm of your hand, or the fruit stalk should easily fall off when nudged with your thumb. Testing the Hass variety is even easier as its green skin changes to purple/black as it ripens.

AvocareUnripe avos should be stored at room temperature,

but if you want them to ripen quicker, wrap them in newspaper or put them in a brown paper bag together with a banana. Ripe avos should be stored in the fridge to extend their longevity – but not for too long, or they may suffer from chilling injury!

AvorietySouth Africa boasts several different avocado

varieties, including the popular Fuerte and Hass. But there are many other delicious cultivars to tuck into, such as Edranol, Ryan, Pinkerton, Reed, Carmen-Hass, Maluma and Gem.

AvodisiacNamed ‘The fruit of the gods’ by Central American

Indians who worshipped its ability to increase vitality and general wellbeing, these ancient civilisations used avos not only as a means of nutrition, but also believed it to be an aphrodisiac. Suggestively shaped, the name avocado actually comes from the Aztec word ahuacatl meaning testicle.

www.avocado.co.za

GATE INTO VILLAGE ARTISAN

CABRIERE STVISITOR PARKING

CABRIERE STPam Hammond Studio

1des

ign

Alig

ning

St

rate

gies

48A

48B48

Paintsmiths

claire horn & associatesThe first building on the left (at the Stop street)

claire horn & associates@ 48 VILLAGE ARTISAN

tel: 021 876 4234FRANSCHHOEK · PEARL VALLEY082 582 1029 · 083 282 1379


FRANSCHHOEK’S SPECIALIST PAINT SHOPWe stock a full range of Midas, environmentally friendly paints (water and oil based) and Earthcote specialised,

textured trowel-on and brush-on products for wall surfaces (300 colours to choose from) as well as cement floor finishes which are on display in our showroom with many colours to choose from.

We also stock waterproofing products, Plascon water and oil based paints. Hamilton’s paint brushes, rollers, crack fillers, sand paper, masking and buff tapes, turpentine, lacquer thinners and putty.

For DIY enthusiasts, we stock ladders, overalls, dropsheets and paint trays.

All textures and colours are on show in our showroom. Pop in and have a coffee with us, whilst leisurely selecting your paints and colours.

For FREE technical advice, specifications and painting quotations contact Paul 082 567 6162

021 876 [email protected]

SHOWROOM:Unit 80C Village ArtisanCabriére Street Franschhoek


BLIKSEM! An Italian bakkie?Fiat is bringing a one-tonner to SA. And it’s pretty

darned decent too.I took a flip to Turin a couple of weeks ago, of

all things, to sample Fiat’s all-new one-ton bakkie. I know what you are thinking, but bear me out – a Hilux, Ranger and KB rival, Fullback is the fruit of a collaboration between Fiat and Mitsubishi and it represents a most compelling new bakkie alternative that starts an incredible bakkie revolution you will soon see unfold.

Due in SA a week or two after this hallowed rag hits the shelf, you shouldn’t be too surprised by the concept of a Fiat bakkie – there are still a good few Strada half-tonners plying Huguenot Street. There are also myriad Doblo, Ducato and other Fiat Professional panel vans decked out in among the valley’s proudest brand regalia, but a one-ton Fiat really is something quite new.

With the Fiat Professional pedigree, the network, the backup and the rest all there and properly established Fullback will quite simply slip in alongside an already well-accepted range.

Anyway, back to the subject at hand. Fiat’s Fullback launch range will include three single, double and chassis cab configurations in three trim levels with a 97kW 2.4-litre petrol engine and a pair of 81kW and 131kW 2.5-litre turbodiesels in five-speed manual or automatic gearboxes and 4x2 single cab, 4x2 high-ride double cab and 4x4 configurations.

All models have over a ton’s carrying capacity; the automatic 4x4 is rated to tow a braked 3000kg and Fullback comes with a thick booklet full of cool Mopar accessories to help you personalise your ride.

Boasting a distinctive Italian style and full-size dimensions, our short drive up the Autostrada to a dirt track in the Alpine foothills and back revealed a more than competent nature and a smooth, comfortable ride. Well -equipped to be quite carlike without breaking the bank or being too precious to be the bakkie it’s supposed to be, we expect Fullback to be a strong competitor in the SA market – especially if Fiat delivers on the pricing it’s hinted at.

Bold, daring and completely different, Fullback should find reasonable traction in SA. If the reaction of Carabinieri police who forgot all about the missing number plates in their excitement to behold a Fiat bakkie were anything to go by, it should make quite a ripple in the SA bakkie pond – remember that when making your next single or double-cab buying call.

Read many more of Michele Lupini and his team’s motoring adventures in Bakkie & Car magazine on village bookshelves.

Tatler MotoringMichele Lupini


Our next meeting is on Monday 6 June 2016, at Franschhoek Cellars, 12h30 for 13h00. Our speaker will be: Stefan Andrzejewski on Heritage Rail.

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.

• Nurturing positive attitudes to ageing through 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.• We are 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 wish to come along

to any meeting please contact me on 083 303 333 5

The month of May had a wonderful start with an evening of laughter and entertainment by Nik Rabinowitz. Thanks to James Stewart for the sound system, Rob Armstrong from Haut Espoir for the wonderful selection of wines and the NGK for the use of their hall.

The Franschhoek Literary Festival was another fundraiser for us. Over 1000 books were sold and we still have many more to sell – all still at R5 each. Over this week-end we raised over R10 000. Thank you to the following staff and volunteers who helped over the week-end with the book stall – Rachel, Evelyn, Tiana, Pat Morgan and Michelle from Bridge House.

At the food stall the braai masters were Marelize, Adel and Alfred, while Helen, Hilary, Liz and Lyn manned the stall. Marchonay, Suné and Tiaan helped with our salmon sandwiches.

Please note: Franschhoek Choir practice started on Wednesday, 25 May, with Jenny Wessels at the Domaine des Anges clubhouse. 18h00 – 19h00.

Our next fundraising event is:Hospice Dinner at Café Bon Bon on 25 June (18h30)The menu features Tuscan bean soup served with a

mature cheddar crouton as the starter, followed by Stuffed Pork belly served with mash potatoes, winter vegetables & gravy or, as vegetarian option, Wild mushroom risotto served with rocket and parmesan. Dessert is a Dark chocolate and hazelnut torte served with cream.

Cash bar, no credit card facilities. Raffle – R50 per ticket. Book now at Hospice – 021 876 3085 or Colleen 082 887 8666

Zara Steyl invited her friends to her birthday party and asked them to bring a donation for charity. ACVV Franschhoek was absolutely thrilled to receive the fantastic donation of food! What a wonderful idea to bring donations for people who are less privileged than we are. ACVV Franschhoek supports many families and children. Keep up the good work, Zara and all your friends!

ACVV wil graag elkeen wat betrokke is by ACVV hartlik bedank vir jul bydrae/s ten opsigte van die kinders in ons gemeenskap wat swaarkry. Baie dankie aan Protea Hotel vir die skenking van die linne – Sharesa Arendse, ons hulpmaatskaplike werker en Leon het dit oorhandig aan dankbare harte.

Child Protection Week 24 May – 1 June 2016 - We are excited about Child

Protection Week. This year we’ve decided to once again focus on positive images and slogans and to rather focus on protection and nurturing than negative campaigning. We’ve also decided to again link our own GO GREEN – GAAN GROEN awareness activities with the “One Day without Shoes/Kaalvoet vir Kinders” initiative.

Child Protection Week is about: Raising awareness; Engaging people in activities; Taking Action; Bringing about Change/Kinderbeskermingsweek gaan oor: Bewusmaking; Kry mense betrokke; Aksie; Verandering

Our slogan this year is “You can be a part of changing the world for a child” with the sub theme “Let us protect children to move South Africa forward”. The two initiatives, i.e. shoes and positive activities, are linked as both focus on ensuring a better future for children and demand community participation and reporting of child maltreatment.

Are you taking part in this campaign? Send us a picture to [email protected] or contact us at 021 876 2670 to share about your desire to be involved at ACVV Franschhoek.

ACVV NuusRonelle Pinard

Hospice NewsColleen Douglas

Probus ClubJulie Mitchell

Agrimark ondersteun speelskool

Sunshine Kleuterskool in Groendal het tans 22 kinders wat daar dagsorg kry. Aktiwiteite sluit in opvoedkundige speletjies, voorlees, groep aktiwiteite en natuurlik die nodige voeding en rus. Agrimark Franschhoek het die

kleuterskool voorsien van skoonmaakmiddels en toiletpapier om hulle te help om ook te kan omsien na die kleintjies se higiene. Hier oorhandig Porchia Anthony en Devan Jefthas van Agrimark Franschhoek die

skoonmaakmiddels aan Sunshine Kleuterskool.

Burn PermitsThe following information was received from Ashley

Bauer at Winelands Fire Protection Association Franschhoek.

The fire season is coming to a close and many landowners have excess slash heaps and vegetation to burn. The burn permit process has been changed from previous years. Firstly, the issuing authority is no longer the Stellenbosch Fire Services. The authority now resides with the Cape Winelands District Fire Services and in particular the Winelands Fire Protection Association Manager Mr. Dale Nortje. WFPA members do not pay for burn permits. Non-members will be required to pay a fee of R250 per permit. Seasonal burn permits are no longer available.

Burning, both in and out of fire season, presents a fire risk to the community and environment and should therefore be monitored and regulated. It is an offence to burn without a permit. A permit for burning is obtained as follows:

Prepare the area and materials you intend to burnNotify the WFPA Manager, Dale Nortje, in writing no

later than five days before your intended burn. Email: [email protected], Telephone: 021 888 5823

An officer from the fire services will inspect your

burn site and issue a permit if deemed safe.Further information and clarification are on the

website (http://winelandsfpa.co.za) or by contacting Ashley Bauer at [email protected]

Keep Franschhoek fire free!

Tennis gains ground at Community Sports CentreLocal tennis ace assists

Last year the Franschhoek Tennis Club (FTC) made a generous donation to Hope Through Action (HTA) and the Franschhoek Valley Community Sports Centre (FVCSC) with a view to getting a grassroots tennis development programme off the ground. To the credit and delight of all involved the effort is now well underway with the first beneficiaries probably ‘graduating’ to real tennis courts, rather than the indoor soccer pitch, by the final quarter of this year.

The first development session took place on 5 February 2016 and was attended by 47 children. Thereafter 37 children, aged between 6 and 13 participated three times per week.

Tennis coach, Marianne Grobler, has assisted by showing the centre’s staff how to teach tennis with simple, inexpensive tools. She has also provided one of her staff to train a German volunteer, Sebastian Werblinski, to continue the project. Sebastian, in turn, is training a local lad, Darren April, to continue the project when he returns to Germany in August.

FTC's initial contribution was used to procure 12 junior racquets and some training balls; this has grown with another 30 racquets provided by SCORE – the operators of the centre.

Local tennis ace, Rouxanne Janse van Rensburg, an internationally ranked junior player, has also been conducting sessions several times a week and will continue to do so until August, when she travels to

the United States to commence university studies. FTC intends to continue supporting the programme,

but as players’ skill levels progress the costs to keep them playing also increase. In other words: help is needed!

Anyone wishing to support the tennis development programme is asked to contact the FVCSC manager, Nkosana Mguni, at 082 378 2593 or [email protected]..

Nik Rabinowitz

Marelize Joseph and Deon Meyer during the FLF

More silverware for Franschhoek karatekas

Proud coach Chris Ensil (back left) with Franschhoek students Caleb Howard (right) and Dilanie Coetzee (front) who are the most recent National Champions in their respective divisions/categories for 2016. The UWKF- SA National Karate Championships was held in Johannesburg on 22 and 23 April 2016.

Caleb Howard also came first in his division at the national kickboxing championships held in Pretoria from 29 April to 1 May.

These students train at the Franschhoek Health Club on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more information regarding karate contact Chris Ensil at [email protected] or 083 505 0808.

Rouxanne Janse van Rensburg


Franschhoek remains in TripAdvisor Top 10

Following hot on the heels of the recent review in Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s 10 Best Wine Travel Destinations, Franschhoek has yet again been listed as a traveller’s dream destination. For the fifth consecutive year Franschhoek has been listed in the Top 10 Travellers’ Choice Destinations in South Africa, as voted for by TripAdvisor travellers.

Franschhoek was listed as one of the top three destinations, with Cape Town securing first place, followed by Knysna. What makes this year’s listing even more significant is that Franschhoek is the only wine destination to secure a spot on the sought after list.• The Top 10 list is as follows:• Cape Town• Knysna• Franschhoek• Johannesburg• Umhlanga Rocks

• Hazyview• Graaff-Reinet• Pretoria• Storms River• DurbanThe Travellers’ Choice Destinations Award honours

top travel destinations worldwide based on the millions of valuable reviews and opinions from TripAdvisor travellers. Award winners were determined using an algorithm that took into account the quantity and quality of reviews and ratings for hotels, attractions and restaurants in destinations worldwide, gathered over a 12-month period.

TripAdvisor is the world's largest travel site, operating in 48 markets worldwide, offering travellers the platform to plan and book the perfect trip. TripAdvisor offers advice from millions of travellers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features with seamless links to booking tools that check hundreds of websites to find the best hotel prices. TripAdvisor branded sites make up the largest travel community in the world, reaching 350 million unique monthly visitors, and 320 million reviews and opinions covering more than 6.2 million accommodations, restaurants and attractions. The sites operate in 48 markets worldwide.

Ed.’s Note: Some reader might remember the letter below that we published a while ago. Graham Howes sent us another one to tell us how their trip went and we thought it appropriate to republish the original one to recap the full story. Enjoy!

Dear Siegfried,Old Crocks TourPerhaps some members of the Franschhoek community

might be interested in our story. My vehicle, with me as driver, and usually at least one other vehicle carrying a Franschhoeker or two, have been doing trips annually into the more remote parts of Botswana and Namibia for over 34 years (with the exception of a few years when we went to Madagascar and Zanzibar to celebrate various anniversaries). It has always been difficult finding travelling companions with the right combination of interest, appropriate vehicle, compatibility & time. In recent times things have settled down however and we now have the nucleus of a good team.

For this year’s trip we are doing a fairly “tame” trip (wilderness destinations are not that easy to find anymore unless you are cosseted in some larney lodge with rose petals scattered in your bath)! We are basically just driving up through the middle of Namibia, into the Caprivi strip (no that’s not a sleazy night club in Woodstock) and then down through Chobe, Savute, Moremi, Maun, Lekhubu and the Khama Rhino Park; nobody poaches their rhinos because the army guards them.

As time passed we have all naturally grown older and a bit more decrepit. In putting this trip together, during which we will mostly be camping, I suddenly realized just how decrepit we had become. Out of the six of us in three vehicles, one person has had a

stroke, from which he has largely recovered, and has had both knees replaced. His travelling companion had a double by-pass in November. Another vehicle has as its driver someone who had a spare kidney fitted some years ago and now takes a handful of pills; his travelling companion is a delightful, nutty, creative type and, as far as I know, absolutely fine. The last vehicle has the oldest member as the driver and, with the exception of losing his big toe nails from a gorilla tracking trip, is in fine nick, but his travelling companion has had four hip replacements.

It should be a whole heap of fun and perhaps just illustrates the forbearance of the human spirit!

Graham Howes

Dear SiegfriedRe Old Crocks tourThere just might be some of you wondering if we

all got back safely from the above tour or if some of us are languishing in some bush hospital. Well we are all fine (except for some minor cuts and bruises from tripping over tent entrances & falling out of bakkies) but the crocks’ bakkies did not fare so well .

The kidney bakkie had to have a universal joint replaced, which fortunately happened near a centre that could deal with it and the stroke knee replacement / by pass bakkie's gear box packed up & he had to drive home (three days) in fourth gear – breaking many rules of the road in the process... The hip replacement bakkie was in close attendance which made for a somewhat slow drive home .

Dangerous encounters besides the usual hyenas etc. in camp we had an elephant bumping the hip replacement bakkie (with the lady inside) while he tried to get some left over cole slaw. The same lady fell (of fright) when encountering a (small) python.

You might also be interested to know that the writer’s big toe nails are growing nicely!

Graham Howes

Dear ReadersRecently, as I wandered through the Dutch

Reformed Church’s old cemetery in Dirkie Uys Street, I wondered how much it cost to be buried there back in the day. The answer is probably to be found somewhere in the church records, but I’m pretty sure it’s safe to say that the funds now being used to maintain the cemetery do not derive from those interment fees of a century, or longer, ago.

The cost of maintaining cemeteries, and finding land for them, is something that many communities are increasingly struggling with. The problem was well summarised in a 2012 report for the SA Local Government Association (SALGA), which stated that “a cemetery, among many cultures, is much more than just a place of burial for the dead but a place of spiritual and cultural reference. As a result, there is often resistance among some communities to adopt alternatives ways of disposing of the dead such as sharing of graves, grave leasing, and cremation among others; hence addressing scarcity of land for cemeteries is proving difficult.”

An argument in favour of non-permanent graves or cremation that is addressed in the SALGA report is “the gradual loss of significance of the graves due to changes in cultural values. This could be fruitfully employed, as with such changes, the single-use approach to cemetery design could be abandoned in favour of the multiple-use approach with urban cemeteries playing a role in providing open space, as a sanctuary for wildlife or in the provision of recreation space.” Although I’ve never been there I’ve been told that Windhoek’s main cemetery is a popular picnic spot!

A similarly creative way to lessen the cost of

cemeteries comes from New Orleans where a lack of public funds and “the greater need to tackle social problems such as poor public schools and crumbling infrastructure have meant that reduced finance and attention had to be given to its historical burial grounds. A non-profit group took up the task of preserving the historical cemeteries by introducing multiple meanings for these cemeteries by turning them into recreation and tourism grounds to which visitors can be [taken] for night-time tours.”

Eco-cemeteries are also a growing trend. “The main purpose of eco-cemeteries is to decrease the negative impacts of [conventional] cemeteries on the underground water, natural vegetation and fauna existing in the burial area, to use materials that biodegrade more rapidly and minimise the ecological footprint of the individual. Bodies in eco-cemeteries are usually buried in a casket made of cardboard or wicker, or simply in a shroud.”

It doesn’t require huge insight to recognise that cremation is the most practical solution to the cemetery problem. In fact, I believe local authorities should not only pay the cost of cremations, they should also financially reward families who have their deceased cremated. Depending on the incentive, the cost of doing so can be significantly less than the cost to maintain a conventional grave practically in perpetuity. I will go even further and say that the cost of a conventional burial should reflect the cost to maintain a grave practically in perpetuity, which – I’m sure – is a great deal more than it is now.

I’m sure traditionalists will be fuming at my suggestions, but then I fume at the thought that rates and taxes have to pay for something that nobody derives any permanent benefit from – even the emotional benefit of grave sites to those left behind wanes over time. I’d much rather see the money spent on fixing leaking pipes, maintaining roads and other activities that actually benefit communities in the long run.

Until next month!

Editor’s LetterSiegfried Schäfer

Deadlines - July 2016 Issue: Ad Bookings: 14 June 2016

Artwork: 15 June 2016 Editorial: 15 June 2016

[email protected]

FWV NewsJenny Prinsloo

www.leopardsleap.co.zaTel: +27 (0)21 876 8002

E-mail: [email protected]

FINDING THE FLAVOUR OF PINOT NOIROne of the core concepts of food and wine matching lies therein that the principle flavour of the meal should be reflected in the wine. The complexity of fruit and earthiness found in Pinot Noir is a favourite amongst many wine lovers, but can be a challenge when it comes to an ideal match on the dinner table. Guided by the earthy nuances of the Culinaria Collection Pinot Noir, Chef Pieter de Jager will be sharing tips and recipes that will make Pinot Noir your ultimate food wine.

Morning classes start at 10:00. Evening classes start at 18:00.

NORTH AFRICAN CUISINE

SYDNEY AUSTRALIA

SYDNEY AUSTRALIAInspired by a culinary visit to Australia and multi-cultural Sydney, Chef Pieter de Jager has brought home some of the energy and flavour of this vibrant foodscape. Known for much more than barbeque and the contentious origin of the Pavlova dessert, guests can expect an introduction to flavours and techniques that extend from the Aussies knack for meat to the incorporation of intriguing Asian flavours.

FLAVOUR OF PINOT NOIR

VERSATILE VEGAN

Thursday, 14 July Friday, 15 July

Morning Class & LunchEvening Class & Dinner

NORTH AFRICAN CUISINETempted by the tastes of North Africa, but intimidated by the intense flavours of Saffron, Sumac, Cinnamon, Paprika, Ginger, Cumin, Coriander, Harissa...? Join Chef Pieter de Jager in the Leopard’s Leap kitchen to familiarise yourself with these flavours and learn how to use and balance them in combination with herbs, legumes, nuts and fruit. You’ll never be afraid of the tagine again!

Thursday, 4 AugustFriday, 5 August


Thursday, 1 September Friday, 2 September

VERSATILE VEGANSome studies argue that veganism can save the world, but it stays one food trend that traditional palates find hard to comprehend. In the October Cooking Class Chef Pieter introduces the beauty of vegan cooking and how health-conscious culinary habits can be part of an everyday lifestyle by employing traditional cooking techniques such as grilling.

Thursday, 6 OctoberFriday, 7 October



J U LY 2 0 1 6 - O C TO B E R 2 0 1 6

Huguenot Monument

Franschhoek Valley viewed from the Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve

Huguenot Museum

FRANSCHHOEK


Herd BehaviourI am often astounded by the herd behaviour of

market participants that mindlessly run after the next big thing. This herd behaviour and the fear of being left behind inevitably create so-called ‘bubbles’.

One of the first recorded bubbles took place in the Dutch tulip market in the 1630s. A short-lived increase in the demand for tulip bulbs, driven by the speculation that price would keep increasing and offer handsome profits when sold, ramped up tulip bulb prices. Realising the disparity between tulip bulb prices and their inherent replacement value some owners started to sell and as the as this dawned on more people, fewer and fewer buyers were to be found and tulip bulb prices collapsed.

The US experienced the Florida property bubble in the 1920s that cost many investors, or rather speculators, their entire savings. The Florida property boom’s demise also led to many years of hangover pains.

Bubbles inevitably burst. While our house view is not that local and global equity markets are in bubbles. There are certain shares and sectors which have been in bubble territory and have already started to burst. One should be careful not to invest where the momentum is unsustainably high and the intrinsic value of the instrument is much lower than the price, as that carries substantial capital loss risk. More recently in the USA we had stocks like Go Pro and Twitter (with more to follow) where the bubble has burst.

The modern day father of behavioural finance, Professor Robert Shiller, proved empirically that human beings can, and do sometimes, act irrationally regardless of age and whether or not they are so-

called professional managers or private individuals. Issues like anchoring, snowball effects and feedback loops in financial markets do not pose a threat or a problem until the music stops. When the music stops and the landscape changes, is when you realise that quality and sensible advice is worth its weight in gold, so to speak. Imagine a large complicated building project that is undertaken without the services of an engineer, architect, QS and the like and where a DIY approach is taken. A DIY approach may seem easy and cheaper in the short term, but the long term costs could be severe. The same applies to your investments, although one may think that advice or portfolio management fees are expensive.

Risk is a critical element or investment factor that easily gets left behind when the going is good, but if you ask the average DIY investor about Sharpe ratios and risk adjusted returns they are lost for words. There is an old adage that states: “To measure is to know.”

The above principles all really lead to the conclusion that a measured long term approach is key for wealth creation. That is where an experienced portfolio management team can assist in converting your investment and income requirements into the appropriate investment portfolio.

7 Tips for interns: Landing an internship – and thriving in it

Internships can be invaluable tools to get your foot in the door of the working world in a particular company or industry. While some people might not take internships seriously, Matete Lerutla, a Human Resources Executive from Metropolitan, says “it is important to bear in mind that an internship is not only an opportunity for students to get work exposure, but it forms a key part of the organisation’s talent management strategy with regards to filling critical vacancies and succession management. As such, an internship could very well be the first stepping stone for your future career and should be treated as a real job.” Lerutla shares her top seven tips on landing an internship – and thriving in it.

1. Prepare for the interviewIt is important to have an understanding of the

company you are prospecting for an intern role. Do some research, ask Google, and get a view of the culture of the company, its strategy, is clients and how it fares relative to its competitors. It will be impressive at that level to demonstrate that you have taken time to understand the business. It is also important during the interview to demonstrate that you can apply what you learned at school. This could be done by sharing examples of how you have applied your technical knowledge throughout your academic life – so be prepared. And of course the obvious: dress appropriately and minimise the use of slang during the interview.

2. Treat your internship like a real jobOnce you have sailed through the interview process

and have landed your internship, treat it like a real job. In essence it is a real job, because you are doing real work in real time! The only difference is that you are initially appointed for a short period of time as the organisation tests your fit for the role and your chemistry with the company’s culture. A successful intern is one who the organisation goes out of its way to find a suitable role for after the internship period. Anyone who demonstrates that they can apply theory to practice, are hungry to succeed, ambitious, adaptable and get along with different stakeholders are the type of talent worth hanging on to.

3. Work with purpose Sustain how you presented yourself during the

interview but most importantly, perform, perform and outperform your peers and yourself. Stretch yourself on an ongoing basis. Have a vision and go for it. Work towards this vision every single day. Always remember that the company is providing an

opportunity for you to learn and apply your academic knowledge to practice. Make use of the opportunity, absorb as much as you can, seek opportunities to learn more and to be mentored and differentiate yourself from other interns by being willing to take on challenges that others might shy away from.

4. Attitude is everything In a work environment, it is your attitude that

matters more than your technical skills, because it is much easier to develop technical skills than to develop character. How you show up in your stint as an intern can either pave the way for you to be appointed permanently with the company or to lose a potential employment opportunity. Attitude is the single highest differentiator between employees in general and includes those in an internship role.

5. Be proactiveOften interns have a lack of innovation and fail to

seize opportunities or initiate new things. Make your mark by being different: always be on the lookout for opportunities that will benefit the company in some small way. Thought of a way your office can save on paper? Share it. Perhaps you read something online that could be helpful to a project you know someone is working on – why not take five minutes to pop them a quick email with the link? Whether or not anyone takes your suggestions, they will definitely notice your pro-activity.

6. Be presentA lot of people wear earphones when working to

avoid distraction. My advice is to rather not do this, especially as an intern. At the start of your working career you need to be present, alert and inquisitive; the conversations happening around you will enable you to immerse yourself in the business far quicker than if you were constantly ‘tuned out’. Also be present in terms of attending work events. If you have an opportunity to attend a work function, client event or seminar – take it. Be hungry to learn and go to everything work-related that comes along. This will give you an advantage over those who don’t attend functions, both in terms of networking and learning.

7. Be professional Professionalism should dictate the manner in which

you engage with anyone in the organisation. Always remember that you are a brand and how you position yourself holistically will give others a view of how to draw conclusions about you as a person. Learn social etiquettes and maintain a professional attitude throughout as you build credible networks.

PSG Wealth Financial Planning (Pty) Ltd is an authorised financial services provider. FSP 728

Contact our International Portfolio Managers on:

T +27 (21) 863 3770 I E [email protected] Klein Amsterdam, c/o Main Road and Berg River Boulevard, Paarl

Anyone can give advice, but independent advice is priceless.

PSG Wealth Winelands offers

• International investment advice• A ten year global performance track record

Global Investment AngleDawid Botha

Average age of funeral policyholders is getting younger

FNB Life says its data shows that the average age of funeral policyholders is getting younger, at just 36 years. The insurance administrator says this goes against the common perception of funeral policyholders being above the ages of 40 and 50.

This is an important trend because funeral plans play a big role in financial stability despite being one of the cheapest forms of insurance, says CEO of FNB Life, Lee Bromfield.

“One of reasons for the trend could be that younger South Africans are becoming more aware of the risks associated with not owning any form of funeral cover. The other possibility is that some may have learnt harsh lessons from life changing events, such as losing a loved one and seeing their families struggle to come up with funds for a funeral.

“We are all aware of cases where people often have to accumulate debt to pay for a funeral. Those who have funeral cover are unlikely to seek debt, unless they are under-insured and need more money to cover the short-fall,” says Bromfield.

FNB Life reveals that in spite of the growing trend of younger South Africans taking up funeral plans for themselves, the number of people who cover their parents remains relatively high.

“Funeral cover for parents is influenced by social dynamics, which include young professionals being bread-winners in families. In some cases, we find that people would rather insure their parents than themselves,” he adds.

Recently, FNB Life announced that it was improving access to funeral insurance by making it available via FNB ATMs. The announcement came on the back of the same offering being available on FNB cellphone banking.

“In some communities, ATMs and cellphones are primary devices that allow people to access financial

products. We’ve taken the necessary time ensure that the take up process through these channels is efficient and a lot simpler for customers,” concludes Bromfield.

www.fnb.co.za

Lee Bromfield - FNB Life


Leadership in Turbulent TimesLeadership is never easy. It is exponentially more

difficult when the going gets rough. The degree of difficulty also increases as time goes by. Stress levels rise, fuses become short, people lose perspective, become irrational, and emotional decisions are made that often exacerbate the situation.

We see this happening all the time, at all levels of society – from the family unit to the national government. At exactly the time we need cool heads we often tend to do the opposite – we allow ourselves to drift into flight, freeze or fight mode. These are natural behavioural reactions. But they are driven by emotion.

Emotions are an essential part of what makes us human and are very effective if applied in the right place, in the right way and at the right time. Equally, they can be very destructive if allowed to run riot and without bridles! In dangerous times this reaction can be helpful, but oftentimes it gets in the way of rationality and a composed and engaging response.

Another element that frequently trips us up is the fact that the only times we engage with our most important stakeholders is when there trouble or conflict. We currently see this happening all over our country on our campuses and townships. Suddenly student leaders, elected or not, have to deal with University leadership; neither party having had much to do with each other in the past – certainly at this level of intensity and importance.

It must be terribly difficult to talk about, let alone negotiate, extremely complex and emotion-laden issues with negotiating partners you hardly know!

This brings us to the key point of this article.Everyone is abundantly aware of the dire

condition of the mining industry. If ever there was a need for brave and far-sighted leadership in an

industry it is now!Key to the kind of engagement needed at this

moment in history is trust. Trust is a precious commodity. It’s very difficult to build, it needs plenty of time to cultivate, it requires collective commitment for it to form, it cannot form in a vacuum, and it needs face-to-face engagement so that the parties can really get to know each other and agree what the common objectives are that are needed to create an outcome that will be good for all.

Trust takes huge commitment, effort and time to create and can be lost in the blink of an eyelid. The mining industry has some high profile and dramatic examples of this.

The aim of stakeholder engagement should have as its underpinning objective the creation of an enduring and resilient relationship that can withstand accidents, because these will occur. Indeed in the building of the relationship the probability of mishaps should be discussed and how these should be dealt with must be examined in detail.

The purpose of this engagement is not only to deal with the tough times, but also to chart a way ahead that will be good for all. The more trust that has been infused into the relationship the easier it will be to tackle the critical challenges that need to be dealt with urgently in order for the mining industry to begin to thrive again.

I have used the mining industry merely as an example. All parts of society need the kind of focussed, engaged leadership that nurtures and encourages trust. This has been visible and evident on those campuses where trust has been built. Sadly varying levels of chaos persist on those campuses where trust-building is either still in progress or absent.

These are not easy challenges. But they are the real challenges of leadership. Leadership cannot be conducted from a distance. You need to be close to those that you lead so that they can feel your humanity and feel your accessibility.

[email protected]

In this advice column Bruce Fleming from Citadel answers a question from a reader who wants to prepare her children for managing their own finances.

Q: My parents never really spoke to me about money and I had to figure out most things myself. I, however, want to give my own children a better grounding in financial affairs.

They are now both in their early teens and I want to know how best to prepare them. What are the most important things I can teach them at this stage and how do I do it without coming across as “preachy”?

Unfortunately money is one of those taboo subjects that many people don’t like to talk about, whether they are big earners or small earners, big savers or those that don’t save at all. However, the earlier your children are exposed to the subject of money, the better.

There are a number of financial lessons that you can teach your children that will provide them with the responsibility they need and which won’t come across as “preachy”.

Start by opening bank accounts for them. This gives them the responsibility of managing their own money in a more formal, structured way. It also provides an obstacle to using the money as they will have to withdraw it out of the account.

Secondly, teach them the value of money and the importance of budgeting for how to spend it. A good place to start is that instead of just handing out pocket money assign them chores that earn them certain amounts and pay the income into their bank accounts. They have now earned the money, so it is more meaningful to them and they are less likely to spend it on things they don’t need.

Explain to them that they only have what they have earned and they cannot spend more than this. This is the beginning of teaching them how to budget, and hopefully how to save.

It is also important to teach them the difference between wants and needs. Needs are things you have to have on a daily basis, while a want in teenage terms is instant gratification. Show them the importance of delaying their wants and the benefits of saving and compound growth.

Albert Einstein called compound growth “the greatest mathematical discovery of all time”. It is something that deserves to be understood.

Compounding is the process of generating earnings

on an asset’s reinvested earnings. To work, it requires two things: the re-investment of earnings and time. The more time you give your investments, the more you are able to accelerate the income potential of your original investment. The perfect time to start saving and benefiting from compound growth, therefore, is when they are young.

As an example, consider two individuals, John and Jane.

When John was 15 he began investing R500 per month into a unit trust at a growth rate of 9%. For simplicity, let’s assume the growth rate was compounded annually. When John reaches 30, the value of his unit trust investment will be R189 203. Of this, he would have contributed R90 000 and the investment growth would have contributed R99 203.

Jane on the other hand, had the full R90 000 lump sum to invest at the age of 15 into a unit trust. At the same annual growth rate of 9% compounded annually, the value of Jane’s unit trust investment at the age of 30 will be R327 823. That is R237 823 more than she put in and R138 593 more than John.

Both examples illustrate that by saving and taking advantage of compound growth, the growth in savings actually ends up creating more for you than the amounts you put in.

To encourage your children to save, and as long as it doesn’t break your bank, offer to match whatever amounts they save. So for every R100 they invest from their “earnings”, agree to add a further R100.

Apart from teaching your children the benefit of saving and compound growth, it is vitally important that you teach them the potential pitfalls of credit at an early age. Obtaining credit is all too easy today and this in itself is a recipe for disaster.

Psychologically, using credit to purchase is far easier than paying for it with hard earned money. This is because you don’t see money leaving your account and therefore it feels as though someone else is paying for it.

The ease of use associated with credit cards is compounded firstly by getting yourself into debt and secondly by the high interest rates and annual fees typically associated with them. This is where most people get themselves into trouble because the amount they owe grows much faster than their ability to repay it. This is the reverse of earning compound growth from saving.

If you have your own credit card, show your children your statement, show them your credit payments and the associated fees, then put this into practical terms for them. For example, if your credit card fee is R100 per month and the interest is R150 per month that amounts to R250 per month or R3 000 per year. Show them that because this is a payment to the bank they will have to forego something they really want or need to the same value. Property buyers: must you pay

the previous owner’s old debts?Imagine this. You buy your dream house. You

take transfer. You book a date for your move with Fred’s Furniture Removals. But when you apply for electricity and water accounts so you can actually move in, your local municipality refuses until you settle an old (and substantial) municipal debt which the original owner still owes.

Can that possibly be correct? A recent Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) judgement says that indeed it can.

The case of the innocent buyer down R100kA property was sold in execution and the buyer paid

all municipal debts for the preceding 2 years (in order to obtain a municipal clearance certificate, which you need to take transfer), thinking that that was the end of the matter.

The new owner on-sold the property to another buyer, who was refused municipal services until she paid a “historical debt” (over 2 years old and therefore not part of the clearance certificate) of R106 219,75.

The no-doubt horrified new buyer understandably declined to either pay a cent to the municipality or to take transfer until a court ruled on whether she could really be held liable for someone else’s old debts like that.

Initially the High Court found in her favour that old municipal debt cannot survive a sale in

execution. The SCA disagreed, holding that – per existing legislation and regardless of whether the sale was an execution sale or a normal private sale – the municipality’s claims for rates, taxes and services remained “a charge on the property”. These old debts survived the change in ownership. Provided that it followed its own bye-laws (in this case requiring it to first try recovery from the original debtor, and disallowing action against an occupied property), the municipality could obtain court authority to “perfect its security” and sell the property.

Buyers: Protect yourself !There is talk of a constitutional challenge to this

legislation, but in the meantime take legal advice immediately if you are ever on the receiving end of such a demand. “Prescribed” (expired) debt cannot be claimed from you (prescription is 3 years for service accounts but 30 years for rates), and your lawyer will check whether all local bye-laws have been complied with.

Even more importantly, before signing the sale agreement ask your lawyer to check that it protects you as fully as possible. For example the seller should prove payment of all municipal debts, old as well as new, and you should be indemnified against any other hidden claims crawling out of the woodwork after transfer.

Sellers: This is for youEnsure a quick, clean transfer – ask your

attorney (remember you choose the transferring attorney) to double-check that the municipality isn’t going to hassle you down the line for some old “forgotten” claim.

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

Unit 4 / 79 Artisan Village, Cabrière Street, Franschhoek, 7690

Tel: +27 (0)21 876 2592 Fax: +27 (0)21 876 2591

Email: [email protected] Also at 342 Val De Vie, Paarl

www.susancharlesworth.co.za

Susan CharlesworthATTORNEY • NOTARY • CONVEYANCER

Areas of practice:Estate and succession planning | Commercial Law

Administration of estates, trusts & curatorships

Engineering & Construction Law

Antenuptial contracts | Conveyancing

Financial MattersCelia McGuinness

Business LeadershipTony Frost

Let the Lawyer Handle ItGraeme Falck


So the rains came; and then they left again. We’ve had the most amazing spell of fair weather during the past few weeks with no wind, very little rain and crisp clear sunny days for weeks on end. It seems weird, but I had a look at our records of past autumn seasons, and what we are experiencing at the moment has become the norm for this time of year. It is time that we stop debating about climate change – the change has already happened; we now need to adapt and stop denying it. Timing of pruning, fertilising, cultivating and other routine tasks that used to be done with only the almanac as a tool will become both an art and a science in the future (with some luck thrown in to ensure success). One of the many good things about this is that it will force us to be more observant of what is going on around us and to apply our knowledge, skill and intuition to

gardening and farming alike. The days of farming from the rolled down window of your bakkie is over – you have to get out and walk the land to read the signs that nature and your crop are giving you.

As far as June 2016 is concerned I would carry on as usual, come rain or shine, applying some general gardening rules to ensure my actions are at least improving conditions in the micro-climate that I have control over. Never work wet and waterlogged soil, don’t even walk on it. Mulch with manure, straw, grass clipping or whatever bulky green or brown material you can find. Prune trees and shrubs to bring in more sunlight. Create berms and hedges for breaking the wind. Plant more trees. Attract birds and other wildlife into the garden. Grow more of your own food. Stop using poisonous chemical sprays and damaging fertilisers. Observe, plan and enjoy your garden.

But there are also some routine tasks that need attention this month. Hydrangeas need pruning; also all the late flowering shrubs. Take cuttings as you go along. June is a great month to transplant shrubs and trees. New plantings of Fynbos and Mediterranean plants will get a decent head start before summer. The last of your spring flowering bulbs must be planted now. Some cheer can be brought into the winter garden by planting flowering annuals. Also look around you and see what is flowering at the moment to plan next year’s winter garden. I simply love all the reds, oranges and yellows that bring warmth into the winter rainfall area at this time.

Your citrus trees will probably need some post-harvest feeding – chicken manure is always a good choice, but be careful not to burn the roots. Mulch all fruit trees with a thick layer of manure or compost. Carrots, beetroot, lettuce, peas, broad beans, radish, leeks and chard can still be sown, but don’t wait too long with this. Harvest and remove the last of the summer veggies – those last few tomato bushes will only provide a nice breeding ground for pests and diseases. I will once again delay pruning of fruit trees and vines until July this year, but trust your own intuition about this.

I am forever looking for new ways to cook and preserve vegetables. After Googling and trying all sorts of complicated recipes and methods I am now back to basics. Most vegetables are at their best lightly steamed and eaten with salt, black pepper and loads of butter. Lacto-fermentation is one of the healthiest ways to preserve vegetables, but the taste is unfortunately not to everyone’s liking. The easiest way to preserve the abundance that will inevitably flow from your efforts is probable to blanch and freeze whatever you can. Investing in a vacuum sealer will make this even easier and more effective.

Colourfully Cool CompanionsWinter is here and there is nothing worse than staring

out a window onto a drab and dull garden. Fortunately you don’t have to! No winter garden is complete without the delicate blooms of the Primula malacoides, aka Fairy Primrose, and Phlox with its exceptionally colourful flowers that not only flower just about all year round but also tolerate cold weather well.

Primula malacoidesIt is always tempting to purchase seedlings displaying

the most colour, it is after all what attracted you in the first place. However, Primula really is one seedling that should be planted green (before flowers appear).

Fairy Primrose make for a wonderful display when planted en masse – you can create a meadow in your own garden. Due to their height, they are a good filler for the middle to back section of your flower beds. In containers and hanging baskets they can be used to create a vertical accent and are perfect for shady areas although they can tolerate dappled morning sun.

It is a plant that thrives in the cool, short days of winter and early spring. They prefer soil that is rich in organic matter so it is important that you add compost to the soil before planting. Keep the soil moist, but not sodden and pay particular attention to watering if in pots or baskets. Primula malacoides do not like to get thirsty!

On the whole, the appearance of the Fairy Primrose is a dainty one. However, do not allow this delicate appearance deceive you, they are sturdy plants and once established require no attention beyond the occasional dead heading.

Primula has moderate feeding requirements. If in beds, a soluble multifeed, used every six weeks is adequate. Monthly feeding is preferable if in containers or hanging baskets. This feeding will ensure prolific blooming and healthy, strong plants that are wonderful for attracting butterflies.

PhloxPhlox have an extremely neat and compact growth

habit and are hence well suited to container growing, for edging borders or for planting in a rockery. Phlox varieties perform best in well-drained compost enriched soil. Be sure to water regularly but do not overwater as this will cause them to rot.

When pairing with Primulas remember that Phlox grow to about 50-60cm tall while the Fairy Primrose only reaches about 30-40cm high, so place your Primulas in front. Establish a balanced watering regime that is enough to make sure your Primulas aren’t thirsty but not too much that your Phlox rot.

www.lifeisagarden.co.za

Denim jean planterDenim is a staple in the fashion world. Why not

bring this fashion staple into your garden thinking too, and make a statement with it on your patio or indoors? This denim jean planter will create a cute and unique talking point on your patio with its ‘lifelike’ look and originality.

If the kids have an old pair of jeans and shoes lying around, then this activity is a must, especially for the long July holidays. Get all the kids involved with doing their very own unique denim ‘pothead’ and this will soon become a fun, family activity. If you don’t have a kiddies pair of jeans lying around, then any old kids pants will also work, but remember that the finished product is not suitable for the direct outdoors as the pants and batting are not waterproof.

What you will need:• A pair of old kids denim jeans• An old pair of kids shoes; • Bubble wrap; • Some batting; • A plant (we used a Cyclamen which was already potted);• Thick ribbon; • Scissors• Sticky tape• An old spoon/utensilHow to create your planter:Firstly, cut the batting to size (once rolled up, it must

fit snugly inside the pant legs). We cut the batting a bit longer to make sure that the shoes would fit around the batting as well.

Cut a bit of bubble wrap to go around the top of the batting, to ensure that there is no chance of the batting getting wet when the plant is watered.

You can then roll the batting and keep it in a firm hold while you wrap the bubble wrap around the top

of the batting.Place sticky tape where the bubble wrap ends, so

that it stays in place on the batting. Push the bubble-wrapped end of the batting up the

pant leg, so that the bubble-wrap is at the top of each leg and there is enough space for the pot.

Position the jeans on a table and fold the legs over the end of the table so that they resemble someone sitting.

You can now cut a bit more bubble wrap to fit around the plant pot and then wrap it around the pot and stick it down with sticky tape. If you use a plant from your garden that is suitable for the indoors, you’ll need to put some potting mix in a plastic pot, large enough to fit inside the jeans.

Hold open the top of the jeans and place the pot plant inside, making sure it is placed well enough to not fall over.

Pull the ribbon through the belt holes and tighten it around the pot, tying it with a bow to securely hold the pot in place.

Place your shoes onto the end of the batting of each leg – if your batting is too long, cut enough off so that you still have plenty to fit inside each shoe.

www.lifeisagarden.co.za

Gardening in JuneNatie Ferreira

Plant of the MonthFrankie Brookes

Total Storage

Total Storage This Time Last Year

JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember

Rainfall Figures

mm/year mm/month Dam Levels

Measured at La Cotte/Nerina Street for periods indicated

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

709

916

884

1153

1217

978

740

830

1079

1471

1033

661

20

11

6

11

58

166

190

89

41

11

41

17

20

31

37

48

106

272

462

551

592

603

644

661

2015 2016AccumulativeMonthAccumulativeMonth

Steenbras Upper

Steenbras Lower

Wemmershoek

Voëlvlei

Theewaterskloof

Berg River Dam

27

9

57

55

27

36

93

148

56.9%

37.2%

48.3%

17.1%

31.1%

27.2%

As at 16th May 2016

50.1%

30.3%


The Noise of TimeBy Julian Barnes Publ: Jonathan Cape. 183 pagesIt is Moscow. It is 1936. It is late at night. A

nervous man in an overcoat stands outside the lift doors of his apartment on the third floor of his building. Next to him is a small briefcase containing the sort of things that one would need in prison if convicted of a crime. The lift doors open and close, neighbours come out and get in, but the expected terrifying entrance of the Power does not take place. After a few months the man stops doing this and starts to sleep next to his wife again.

The man is Dmitri Shostakovich, one of the great Russian composers, comparable to Stravinsky, Prokofiev and Mussorgsky. The Power is one Josef Stalin. The political crime is that Shostakovich wrote a highly popular opera called “Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk”, that the reviewer of Pravda found to be “muddle not music.” The fact that the review contained “enough grammatical errors to suggest the pen of one who could never be corrected” makes it obvious that the Power had intervened. The artistic crime against the state was that the music was bourgeois. And with that the composer’s reputation was ruined and his life as a communist citizen was over.

Julian Barnes’s new novel has two narrative threads running through it. The first describes the anguished artistic conscience of Shostakovich, who chooses to remain in Russia and be humiliated by the lapdog critics of Stalin, while his idol Stravinsky is being feted in America and Europe. The humiliations are as unjust as they are arbitrary. The bad review of his opera is suddenly and inexplicably withdrawn and he is once again a recognized communist composer. He is therefore sent to a conference in New York to present a paper that had specially been written for him, in which he denounces all capitalist artists, including Stravinsky.

The second narrative thread is a commentary on the nature of Stalinist Russia and the processes

whereby a totalitarian state destroys initiative and individuality and integrity. This can be seen in the two interviews Shostakovich has with Stalin, here simply called the Power, each one degrading and destructive, and each one contributing to his awareness of his cowardice. With the death of Stalin the Power takes another shape in the form of the porcine Khrushchev.

A third conversation takes place in 1960 in which the composer, by now covered in honours (“like a shrimp in shrimp-cocktail sauce”), is forced to become a member of the Party. He does this “ironically,” with his tongue in his cheek, in order to go on creating his music. Shamefully, he also “ironically” signs a letter denouncing Solzhenitsyn and Sakharov, knowing full well that irony is no longer a moral defence.

This fascinating book deals with issues of artistic and moral integrity and the power of the totalitarian state. Barnes once again shows his interest in moral compromise, as he did in the character of Tony Webster in the Man Booker Prize-winning “The Sense of an Ending.” This is a gripping, beautifully written novel.

BoschendalBlokkieEmail shouldn’t be underlinedGrande ProvenceBlokkie

Book ReviewCharlotte van Zyl

Subject to change without notice • We regret no complimentary tickets and vouchers are allowed during first week of any new release • TEL 021 872 0714/5 • New Street, Paarl

ALICE : THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS

27 May

THE MAN WHO KNEW INFINITY

10 June

FREE STATE 3 June

QUEEN OF THE DESERT 27 May

UITVLUCHT03 June

FINDING DORY17 June

NOW YOU SEE ME 2 24 June

WARCRAFT10 June

Money Monster10 June

Aan wie behoort De Oude Slavenhuis Restourant en wie is die personeel?

Die Restourant behoort aan myself en die personeel is Anthea (kelnerin), Zola (assistent kok) en Asiwe ook ‘n kelnerin.

Hoe het jy in die kosbedryf beland?Deur ‘n vriendin wat my vertel het van Le

Quartier Français wat interne opleiding aanbied in professionele kookkuns.

Waar het jy oral gewerk?Ek het begin by Le Quartier Français en daarna

gewerk by Reubens, Makweti Safari Lodge in die Waterberg Natuurreservaat, Palms Gastehuis op die

Tuinroete en die laaste 5 jaar by Delaire Graff Estate in die Wynlande.

‘n Natuurreservaat is baie anders as die Wynlande. Wat was vir jou die grootste uitdaging daar?

Die wilde diere was die grootste uitdaging omdat daar geen omheining om die Lodge’s was nie, so dit was heeltemal buite my gemaksone.

Jy is al 15 jaar ‘n sjef, wat sou jou droom werk of restaurant wees?

Ek is tans in my droom restaurant besig om my droom uit te leef.

Watter kos maak jy die graagste en wat eet jy die graagste?

Die kos wat ek die graagste maak is verskillende kerries, en as dit kom by myself is ek baie stout en baie uitsoekerig dus eet ek sjokolade en roomys die graagste.

Wat is die belangrikste ding wat jy in ander restourante geleer het?

Om altyd kwaliteit en vars produkte te gebruik, hou by die basiese en eenvoudige dinge tot jy dit bemeester, werk hard en glo in jouself.

Jy is stylvol, is dit inherent of het jy dit aangeleer?

Ek was bevoorreg genoeg om by stylvolle plekke te werk waar ek afgekyk en dit aangeleer het.

Wat sal jy nooit op ‘n spyskaart sit nie?Ek sal nooit pens en poot op my spyskaart sit nie –

die reuk is ondraaglik!Wie en wat is Anne’s Catering?Anne’s Catering behoort aan my ma, Anne. Sy bedryf

die besigheid van haar huis af. Sy maak kos en bak koek vir ons plaaslike gemeenskap, munisipaliteite en die polisie.

Hoe hou jy vakansie?Ek hou graag vakansie in Johannesburg, en dan

kook ek ‘n hond uit ‘n bos uit!

met Olivia Boonzaaier van De Oude Slavenhuis Restourant

FLF 2016 editionThe 2016 edition of the Franschhoek Literary

Festival (FLF) was another sell-out success with a hundred and thirty events listed and hardly a seat available.

As usual the village vibe over the FLF weekend was bookish and intellectual as writers, readers, publishers and pundits rubbed shoulders, exchanged ideas and discussed the big questions of the day. While the adults enjoyed the intellectual offerings of the weekend they didn’t have to worry that the kids were being left behind. The Book Week for Young Readers preceded the festival and saw authors, illustrators and story tellers visit all the schools in the valley to share the enjoyment of books with learners.

News coverage about the event was arguably somewhat lopsided after it emerged that former apartheid hit squad leader Eugene de Kock attended a number of events and even sat next to the sister of a hit squad victim. A story that seemed to go unreported was that Prof Jonathan Jansen, during

a discussion with Redi Tlhabi on Friday, 13 May, hinted that he’d have big news on the Monday. It was then duly announced on Monday, 16 May, that he’d resigned as rector of the University of the Free State to take up a position with Stanford University in the US.

The annual Spelling Bee organized by FWV was again held at Wes-Eind Primary School. All five Franschhoek primary schools took part and the young ones certainly impressed the judges with their spelling talent.

The English competition winners were: First: Jack Steyl (Bridge House), first runner up: Germain Mountound (Wes-Eind Primary) and second runner up: Avuswa Gana (Franschhoek High School).

Die wenners van die Afrikaans spelkompetisie was: Eerste: Monique Magag (Wemmershoek Primêr) en gesamentlike tweede: Mishaan Daniels (Wes-Eind Primêr) en Amber Erasmus (Wes-Eind Primêr).


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

ASSISTANCE OFFERED: I am a caring, friendly, older woman who can assist you in your house, guest house, shop or office. I can run errands or drive you around. Available afternoons, evenings or weekends. 083 270 9555

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

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

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

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]

SOUTH AFRICAN MERINO WOOL: Fine merino wool garments for men: Long sleeve merino t-shirt vests; Zip-through merino jackets, Soft shell wind & showerproof jackets lined with merino wool. Peacock Blue, 50 Huguenot Street, Franschhoek. Tel 021 876 4681

TAXI TRANSFER SERVICE: Local and airport. Call +27 (0)79 231 7174

LONG-TERM RENTAL WANTED: Family of 3 (Two adults and a pre-schooler) looking for affordable, long term rental of minimum 6 months. 2-3 bedroom, pet friendly (small fox terrier). In Franschhoek valley within +/- 5km from town, for 01 July 2016. Please contact Nico or Simone 072 376 1931 / 072 012 3354

PRIVATE TUTOR: I do private tutoring and scholastic help for grades 1 to 9. Apart from having done homeshooling for 10 years, I have successfully completed NILD, which is an American qualification for the assessment and addressing of learning disabilities. In South Africa it is called Brain Dynamics. I have

helped numerous children using this knowledge and skill. Contact: Wilma Botha 078 475 2710

DOMESTIC WORK: Hi, my name is Precious. I’m looking for domestic work on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. I have a reference. Contact me at 078 0875627 / 061 292 4007.

HOUSEKEEPER: Dear Sir/Madam, I am Zinako Zamani – a South African citizen. I am looking for a job as a housekeeper. I’m very honest, hardworking and with vast experience on my post. I look forward to hearing from you. Please contact me on 073 957 2767.

TO LET: 2 bed farm cottage, Bohoek, R8500. 2 bed town apartment, secure parking, R7500. 2 storage units, R2500 & R4500. 1 commercial unit, R5000. Call or SMS John 082 374 4652.

TUTOR/EXTRA LESSONS: Grade 4–9 in Franschhoek and surrounds : Maths, AFR, ENG, EMS, Natural Science, Social Science, Life orientation, Arts & Culture, study methods and mind-mapping. R125 p/h. Limited space. Holiday tutoring available. BOOK NOW to avoid disappointment. Contact Simone 072 012 3354 [email protected]

TO LET: Cottage on small farm near town. Two bedrooms – one en-suite, bathroom, lounge plus large kitchen with balcony & studio. Phone 021 876 3186.

ARTIST WANTED: Looking for a Graphic Designer, name could be Caroline, ex Stellenbosch, now from Dullstroom Mpumalanga. I was the Artist sketching 2 weeks ago during the Literacy Festival in Franschhoek. If this is you, or you know who I am referring to, please call my PA Geraldine van Heerden on 0825584266.

Smalls

For all electrical installations, maintenance and repairs.Vir alle elektriese installasie,diens en herstelwerk.

Phillip van Rensberg - Tel: (021) 876 2120 | Cell: 083 309 2923

TOOL & EQUIPMENT HIREBrush Cutters, Lawn Mowers,

Chain Saws, Concrete Mixers, Drills, Compressors, Pumps, Jackhammers

SERVICING & REPAIR Light Industrial Equipment

RUBBLE & REFUSE REMOVAL

DELIVERIES

LIGHT DOMESTIC MOVES

PORTABLE LOOS

CLEANING of businesses and other premises

FRANSCHHOEK’S

FOR BUILDING • GARDENING • RENOVATINGSITUATED BEHIND BP GARAGE • WE SPECIALISE IN:

always at your service

072 378 1916 or 021 876 4123Email: [email protected]


“We make house calls”

[email protected]

083 252 1054

FREE QUOTES ALL WORK GUARANTEED

.Waterproofing

.Torch On

.Roof Clean & Coat

.Gutters & facias

.Roofing

.Painting

.Carports & pergolas

.Minor Renovations

Email: [email protected]


Aries, 21 March – 19 April: The fiery Planet Mars is back in Scorpio and will give the Aries natives an extra energy boost. Be gentle with yourself and realise the secret of all success is the strength of your convictions. In the human heart is the shell in which the pearl of sincerity is found.

Taurus, 20 April – 20 May: Venus in Gemini struggles to stay with the facts and those who try to make virtues out of their faults grope further and further into illusion and loss. On the other hand worldly loss often turns into spiritual gain. By rising above facts, you touch reality.

Gemini, 21 May – 20 June: With the Sun traveling through this asterism the faculties of the mind are usually well aroused, which can create struggles with multitasking and mental applications. Thoughts you cannot control, you cannot carry through. The one who is a riddle to another is a puzzle to himself.

Cancer, 21 June – 22 July: The unselfish person profits by life more than the selfish whose profit in the end proves to be a loss. Do not take the example of another as an excuse for your wrong doing. The perpetual waxing and waning of the moon changes moods and desires and the greatest love in life is that which is covered under indifference.

Leo, 23 July – 22 August: Reserve gives dignity to the personality; to be serious and yet gracious is the way of the wise. A person’s morality must be judged from his attitude rather than from his actions. Those guilty of the same fault unite in making a virtue out of their common sin.

Virgo, 23 August – 22 September: Jupiter in this sign likes to think big. Ignorance comes in a large dose as well. Life can be full of blessings when one knows how to receive them. Nothing false will

succeed and if it apparently succeeds it can only bring a false benefit. Remember that virtue can stand against a thousand vices.

Libra, 23 September – 22 October: There is nothing we take in this bazaar of life that we shall not sooner or later have to pay for. The conflict of your own tendencies to go along with others and feeling betrayed by the internal mechanism, is the balance you must find.

Scorpio, 23 October – 21 November: Having Mars sitting in this asterism it acts mechanically, opening some Pandora’s boxes. Just as fire can cook or burn food, so does pain affect the human heart. It is no use saying you know the truth; if you knew the truth you would keep silent.

Sagittarius, 22 November – 21 December: When a person does not listen to you, you must know it is because you do not believe in yourself. Take on your true responsibilities and do not give way to your faults by being passive towards them. The more you explore yourself, the more power you will find.

Capricorn, 22 December – 19 January: The idea of living in the past and liking the terms of the good old days is a good thought and then we learn from our ancestors and parents. Those practical philosophies and intentions are savings, for we do not want any chances, but the absence of balance and the now creates life’s unhappiness.

Aquarius, 20 January – 18 February: It is only out of consideration for others that the kingly soul obeys the law; otherwise that soul is above the law. The God who is intelligible to man is made by man himself, but what is beyond his intelligence is the reality. Reason is the illusion of reality.

Pisces, 19 February - 20 March: Jupiter, still throwing an aspect into this sign, re-awakens the philosophy that the fountain of love rises in the love for an individual, but spreads and falls into universal love. For the one who makes room in his heart for others, will find himself accommodated everywhere.

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

4 5 2 6

9 1 6 7

6 9 2 4

9 4 5 6

8 7 6 3

5 3 8 1

3 8 7 5

4 8 2 1

9 3 5 4

Easy

2 6 3 5

9 2 1 4

3 1 7 6

7 5 9

9 6 1 8 7 2

4 9 6

9 3 2 8

8 2 7 6

4 2 5 1

Medium

9 2 1 5

1 4

5 6 7

2 9 7 1 3

8 3 6

7 4 1 8 9

2 8 3

8 6

1 4 6 7

Hard

5 4 3 9

1 8 5 3

1 7

4 1 8

5 6

6 8 5

9 7

7 3 4 2

8 2 7 4

Very hard

4 2 6

2 3 7 8

6 8

4 3

5 9 7 2

4 8

3 1

7 1 9 5

3 5 4

Magic Sudoku

7 2 6

4 3 9

8 5 1

c⃝2005-2016 http://www.PrintSudoku.com Sudoku #3937

Very easy

1 7 6 3 4 9 2 5 8

5 2 9 7 1 8 4 3 6

8 3 4 5 6 2 1 9 7

4 5 1 2 3 7 6 8 9

7 9 3 4 8 6 5 1 2

6 8 2 9 5 1 7 4 3

3 1 7 6 9 4 8 2 5

9 6 8 1 2 5 3 7 4

2 4 5 8 7 3 9 6 1

Easy

1 9 2 6 5 3 4 8 7

3 6 4 8 9 7 1 2 5

5 8 7 1 2 4 6 9 3

7 5 6 4 8 9 3 1 2

9 1 3 5 7 2 8 6 4

2 4 8 3 1 6 5 7 9

4 2 1 9 6 5 7 3 8

8 7 5 2 3 1 9 4 6

6 3 9 7 4 8 2 5 1

Medium

1 3 6 2 4 9 8 5 7

7 2 4 8 5 6 1 9 3

5 9 8 3 7 1 6 2 4

3 6 1 7 2 5 9 4 8

9 4 5 1 8 3 2 7 6

8 7 2 9 6 4 5 3 1

6 8 9 4 3 2 7 1 5

2 5 3 6 1 7 4 8 9

4 1 7 5 9 8 3 6 2

Hard

6 3 2 5 9 8 1 4 7

4 1 9 6 7 3 2 8 5

5 8 7 4 1 2 9 3 6

3 7 1 2 5 9 4 6 8

8 6 4 1 3 7 5 2 9

2 9 5 8 4 6 7 1 3

1 4 6 7 8 5 3 9 2

9 5 8 3 2 4 6 7 1

7 2 3 9 6 1 8 5 4

Very hard

5 1 9 4 6 3 8 2 7

8 4 6 7 5 2 9 1 3

3 7 2 9 8 1 6 5 4

7 6 8 1 2 4 5 3 9

9 3 1 6 7 5 4 8 2

4 2 5 3 9 8 7 6 1

1 9 3 8 4 6 2 7 5

2 8 7 5 3 9 1 4 6

6 5 4 2 1 7 3 9 8

Magic Sudoku

9 1 3 4 5 8 6 7 2

4 2 7 6 3 9 5 1 8

6 8 5 2 7 1 4 3 9

2 3 9 1 4 7 8 5 6

7 6 1 5 8 2 3 9 48 5 4 3 9 6 1 2 7

3 4 6 9 2 5 7 8 1

1 9 8 7 6 3 2 4 5

5 7 2 8 1 4 9 6 3

c⃝2005-2016 http://www.PrintSudoku.com Solution of Sudoku #3907

3 & 4 June

Mystery WeekendVenue: Various in Franschhoek. Cost: R1 950 pp sharing. Booking: [email protected]

24 June

Wine and Dine Collaboration: Cabernet SauvignonVenue: Grande Provence. Time: 19h00. Cost: R695 pp. Bookings: [email protected] or 021 876 8600

Tuesdays

Alcoholics Anonymous Contact 021 433 2709 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

Fridays

Food and Wine TastingsVenue: La Motte Tasting Room. Time: 10h00 to 11h00. Cost: R130 pp. Bookings: [email protected] or 021 876 8820

Saturdays

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

ParkrunVenue: Rickety Bridge, Time: 08h00, Cost: Free, Register: www.parkrun.co.za

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 ChurchSunday Services: 09h00 English at 7 Lambrechts St 18h00 Afrikaans at Franschhoek Rugby Klub, Groendal. Ps Theuns Pauw 021 876 3348. All welcome!

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.

June Calendar


“Big Brother” security systems no longer just reserved for big businesses

More and more South Africans are looking to technology to protect their property and loved ones. The advanced solutions that are on offer are becoming viable options not only for big corporates, but also for smaller businesses and residential clients.

Verena Hulme (District Manager, Cape Town North) for ADT Security, says her company is seeing more clients using technological safety systems such as CCTV cameras, remote surveillance, and other perimeter security systems such as infrared sensors.

“More neighbourhood watches are installing camera networks as part of the security systems they put in place, which have proven to be hugely successful. For example, the Durbanville Camera Initiative in the northern suburbs of Cape Town now links a large network of strategically placed license-plate-recognition cameras to a main control room, which is monitored by trained operators around the clock. This translates into a security blanket that covers a large part of the city,” says Hulme.

The advantage of a camera system is its ability to provide a view of areas where one cannot physically be present, she says. It also provides crucial evidence that can be used in the apprehension of any criminals.

“Cameras have a very important part to play but the jury is out on whether they are a 100% perfect crime deterrent. CCTV systems and networks allow

security service providers and law enforcement agencies to respond faster when any crimes take place and to deploy their limited manpower and other physical resources in a more efficient and effective manner,” Hulme explains.

Home automation systems can also enable home owners to monitor their property by remote and to respond to alerts in case of an emergency.

Hulme has advice for home owners or small business owners who are interested in installing new security systems.

“With the cost of digital technology decreasing, it means you are spoiled for choice on what systems to consider. The sophisticated security systems used by big corporates are now also available for smaller businesses and private residential clients. Don’t rush into a decision – do your homework and make sure the system you choose will offer the kind of protection you need,” she says.

It is also recommended that the chosen system should be able to integrate with any upgrades or expansions you may choose at a later date. A system that can be linked to your cellphone or laptop means remote security monitoring is now within your grasp, she adds.

“Make sure that whatever system you install is regularly serviced and always in a proper working condition. Teach your staff or family members how to use the system, so that they are able to call for help in case of an emergency,” Hulme concludes.

Budget essentials for first-time buyersOne of the best pieces of advice you can get when

buying your first home is to choose a property that costs considerably less than your maximum loan approval amount, according to Shaun Rademeyer, CEO of BetterLife Home Loans, SA’s biggest mortgage originator.

Why? “Because home-ownership is about more than just making the bond repayments. There are several other expenses to take into account and you need to make sure that you will also be able to afford these every month – after you get the keys to your new home.”

The first of these expenses, he says, is the municipal property tax. It will vary from city to city, suburb to suburb and even from house to house but you will need to pay it and it is a good idea to find out what the local authority is charging the current owner before you buy any property.

The amount is usually stated separately on the municipal account for services such as water and electricity and if it is significant you might even be better off house-hunting in an area with lower rates and paying an additional amount off your bond each month instead.

At current interest rates, if you pay an additional amount of just R300 a month on a bond of R1m, you stand to cut your repayment period by almost two years and save more than R125 000 in interest in the process.

Rademeyer says the second new payment you will need to budget for is homeowner’s insurance, usually referred to as HOC, which provides for the repair or replacement of your home in the event that it is damaged or destroyed by fire, flood, wind and other natural disasters. “If you have a home loan, the lender will insist that you have such insurance – and that is not a bad thing, as you might otherwise end up

paying off a bond on a property that no longer exists.“You can arrange to have the annual premium for your

HOC debited to your bond account but you will still need to budget for it, as that will result in an increase in your monthly bond instalment. You will also need to ensure that it is increased annually to allow for the increasing value of your home and also the increasing costs of demolition and rebuilding should that be necessary.”

Thirdly, he says, you really should budget a monthly amount for maintenance and repairs and put it in a savings or “reserve” account if you don’t need it immediately. “A new home or a newly-renovated home might need very little work for the first few years, but nothing mechanical lasts forever, and it is very useful to have cash in reserve when you urgently need to call a plumber, for example, or when you want an electrician to install extra security lights, or even when your washing machine just quits on you.”

“Finally, if you live in a sectional title complex or a security estate, you will need to budget for the monthly levy or Homeowner’s Association fee. This will generally cover the provision and upkeep of the security services and equipment, and any communal facilities such as internal roads, gardens and perhaps a swimming pool.

“You should also be prepared for levies to go up every year, and also leave yourself some room to manoeuvre financially if interest rates go up and your minimum monthly bond repayment is increased. You want to be able to keep your home without a strain every month, and without having to neglect the maintenance or fall into arrears on other accounts.

“Consequently, buying conservatively in the first place really is the best route to follow.”

Off-plan homes: The pros and consBuying a home “off plan” or directly from the

developer has many benefits for first-time buyers and others without large sums of cash for transfer duties and various other transaction costs, but there are some challenges involved too.

Shaun Rademeyer, CEO of BetterLife Home Loans, SA’s largest mortgage originator, says that one of the most appealing aspects of buying an off-plan or newly-built home is that tax is built into the sales price, in the form of VAT.

“For anyone buying a property priced at more than R750 000, this means a considerable saving when it comes to up-front expenses, because there is no transfer duty payable. And there may be savings even for those buying lower-priced homes, because developers will often cover bond registration costs and transfer legal fees as a purchase incentive.”

In short, he says, in new developments it is often the case that “the price you see is the price you pay”.

Further benefits include moving into a brand new home and a planned community that most likely offers excellent security measures and communal amenities. “On top of that, off-plan buyers are often able to customise the layout and finishes of their new homes to suit their personal preferences.”

However, buying off plan does present some hurdles, including the fact that in most cases buyers have to base their decisions on two-dimensional visual materials such as building plans and architects’ drawings, as opposed to actually seeing the physical home that is on offer.”

In addition, says Rademeyer, off-plan buyers in any freehold development such as a cluster village or an estate must make sure that they sign two sales agreements

– one for the purchase of the land, and a second for the purchase of the home that is to be built on that land, so that payments to the builder or developer can be linked to building progress and completion.

“Indeed, the building contract in any off-plan purchase should contain details of every item and specification agreed to with the builder or developer – including price, floor plan, wiring, plumbing, fixtures, fittings and even paint specifications, as well as a completion date.

“This is very important in order to avoid possible future disputes, and buyers should of course only purchase off-plan from a known developer with a track record of successful projects. Such developers usually have the backing of a large financial institution and are usually also associated with reputable bond originators such as BetterLife Home Loans.”

www.betterlife.co.za


R5 800 000

R7 500 000

R2 700 000FRANSCHHOEK

FRANSCHHOEK FRANSCHHOEK

PEARL VALLEY

3 2 Garages 2 371 641

IMMACULATE COUNTRY STYLE VILLAGE HOME WITH COTTAGEBeautiful Franschhoek home well situated and in close proximity to all village amenities . Spacious open plan lounge with high volumes, fireplace, dining and study area, The kitchen is well designed with granite tops and leads to a separate scullery area. The home has three bedrooms, main en suite and two bedrooms sharing a classically renovated second bathroom. The lounge area leads off onto a patio with beautiful views. A quaint inner courtyard provides a lovely get away private space. In addition, there is a one bedroom cottage with income generating potential. Double garage. Basement storage area. Alarm. Aircon. Advertised Price is VAT inclusive.

386 842

STUNNING PEARL VALLEY PLOT Situated in the heart of the estate and surrounded by fully developed properties lies this magnificent 1383 m² plot with water frontage and commanding views of the Simonsberg Mountain. The Pearl Valley Golf Estate offers its owners an 18 hole championship golf course, island pool with submerged bar, kiddies pools with slide, a fully equipped gym, health spa, floodlit tennis courts, equestrian centre, boma on the Berg River and world class state of the art security. Asking price R2, 7 million.

2 2 Garages 1 316 978

BOUTIQUE STYLE VILLA This spacious top floor, 2 Bedroom, en-suite Villas consists of a open plan lounge, dine ,kitchen with French doors leading onto a covered outdoor patio with exceptional views over the Middagkrans Mountains. Common features include a swimming pool and up market Wine Bar. A covered parking bay is allocated to this unit.

4 3.5 Garages 2 389 967

CHARMING HOME ON SECURE OLIVE & VINEYARD ESTATE. Step into this lovely country farm-style home which comprises: Entrance hall, open plan lounge (with fireplace) and dining room leading onto large entertainment veranda with beautiful northern vineyard views and lovely landscaped garden. There are four spacious bedrooms, 2 en-suite and 2 sharing. The open plan kitchen has a separate scullery and pantry. In addition there is a separate guest loo and a double garage. Common Estate facilities include: Clubhouse with gym and steam room, tennis court, wonderful lap pool, walkways and landscaped gardens lined with olive, citrus and orange trees. Estate borehole water.


BRAND NEW BARN STYLE HOMEThis newly-built Barn Style home is situated in a prime position on the exclusive Fransche Hoek Fynbos Estate overlooking the valley. Every window offers breath taking views. Comprising high volume ceilings with loft windows the open plan kitchen dining and living area is the main feature of the home. The house has been strategically positioned to get the maximum benefi t of the views as well as the protection from the prevailing winds. There are feature shutters on some windows which offer both privacy and protection from the elements. The pool is on the North side of the property and is totally private. The house comprises 3 bed 2 bath all ensuite, with up market fi nishes. The Feature deck entertainment area leads off the living room and has a built in braai. The low maintenance garden is landscapes and there are 2 garages which lead into the house.

COMFORTABLE FAMILY HOMESituated on one of Franschhoek’s most sought after Estates is this comfortable family home which has the most stunning gourmet island kitchen with solid wood features. As you enter this home through a large entrance hall there is an enclosed wood burning fi replace which heats the entire home. Also on the lower level of the house is the large living area incorporating the open plan kitchen and dining room. The main bedroom and stunning en-suite bathroom opens up onto the covered veranda as does the entrance hall and dining room. The views from the veranda encompass the pool, garden, olive grove (which produces ample olive oil for a year) and surrounding mountains to the north -to the one side of the veranda is the pizza oven. The entire downstairs is fi tted with underfl oor heating.Upstairs is a larger than normal living area/mezzanine fl oor which could have a variety of applications there also is an outsidestaircase leading to this area. The mezzanine fl oor is presently used as a TV lounge /work space and has double doors leading out onto a Juliet balcony which overlooks the gardens and down the valley. The 2 upstairs bedrooms which are ensuite both have lovely views. The front room has a fi tted ceiling air conditioner and double doors leading onto a Juliet veranda with valley and mountain viewsThe double garage has a mezzanine fl oor for additional storage and there is more than ample parking for guests. This property is a gem and defi nitely not to be missed!

DESIGNER HOMELovely home with modern interior. This home offers 4 bedrooms (all en-suite), living/dining room, open plan kitchen, family room, and two single garages. Situated in the beautiful secure La Petite Provence Estate which also offers a communal tennis court, club house and swimming pool. Magnifi cent mountain views from all areas of the house.• 4 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms • Double garage • Erf size : 536m²• Building size : 300m²

R 6 900 000FRANSCHHOEK

FRANSCHHOEK

FRANSCHHOEK

R 6 600 000

R 4 500 000


F R A N S C H H O E KOffice: 021 876 2100 • [email protected]

Ref# FWI1268258

Bedrooms 5 / Bathrooms 4 / Garages 3 / Winelands masterpiece. This magnificent family home offers spacious accommodation, beautiful entertaining areas, gym, steam room and massage facilities are just a few of this homes unique features. There are stunning views of the Winelands and Simonsberg mountains and well as a beautiful landscaped garden.

Doug Gurr 072 610 7208 / Jeanine Allen 082 410 6837

Winelands Estate, Paarl / R26 million

Ref# FWI1248338

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 1 / Franschhoek village gem. This charming home offers spacious living areas, easy walking distance to the village and a beautiful mature garden.

Doug 072 610 7208 / Jeanine 082 410 6837

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.

Doug 072 610 7208 / Jeanine 082 410 6837

Franschhoek / R6.5 million Deltacrest Estate, Simondium / R8.5 million

Ref# FWI1262892

@PamGoldingGroup

/PamGoldingProperties

pamgolding.co.za

SOLE MANDATE

SOLE MANDATE SOLE MANDATE

franschhoek tatler - june 2016

Documents