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Padwerk gedoen én sentrum in dorp gebou

Konstruksiewerk aan Laer Dorpstraat asook die nuwe Van Rijn- meent is goed op dreef, sê die Stellenbosch-munisipaliteit. Foto: Yaël Malgas

‘Dorp word nou ’n stad’

Yaël Malgas

ie konstruksiewerk aan Laer Dorpstraat in Stellenbosch se dorp is goed op dreef en sal na verwagting in Julie 2027 voltooi wees. Dié padopgradering by die Shell-vulstasie is deel van die Stellenbosch-munisipaliteit se groter padopgraderings en deel van ’n beplande dubbelbaan-pad. Werkers het oor die afgelope weke bome en wingerde uitgehaal om vir die nuwe bane plek te maak, uitgrawings voltooi en reeds ’n gedeelte van die pad geteer. Die Laer Dorpstraat-projek behels om uiteindelik die pad tussen die R44 en Adam Tasweg na dubbelbane te vergroot. Benewens die padopgradering word nog ’n groot perseel in dié deel van dorp gebou namate werk aan die Van Rijn-meent vorder. Dié sentrum word deur Dorpstraat-ontwikkelaars behartig.

LAER DORPSTRAAT VERBREED Volgens Stuart Grobbelaar, ’n woordvoerder van die plaaslike munisipaliteit, was die verbreding van Laer Dorpstraat een van die munisipaliteit se vereistes om die beplande sentrum goed te keur. “Die projek is deel van die munisipaliteit se breër program vir infrastruktuurverbetering, wat daarop gemik is om verkeersopeenhoping te verlig, verkeersvloei te verbeter en bestaande

knelpunte in die padnetwerk aan te durf,” sê Grobbelaar. Verkeersknope is lank reeds ’n probleem in die Eikestad en dit blyk inwoners is verdeeld oor die komende VanRijn-meent, juis namate die dorp oor die afgelope jare uitgebrei het. ’n Deel van die munisipaliteit se vereistes vir nuwe ontwikkelings sluit in padopgraderings waar dit van toepassing is. In die meent se geval het die munisipaliteit sy raamwerk vir ontwikkelingsvereistes toegepas. Dit beteken die Laer Dorpstraatopgraderings word deels deur die ontwikkelaars finansier.

’n Graﬁese voorstelling van die Van Rijn-meent wanneer dit voltooi word. Graﬁka: Dorpstraat Properties

VAN RIJN-MEENT Die Van Rijn-meent sal na verwagting 10650m² groot wees. Winkels, kantore en korttermynverblyf vorm deel van die ontwikkeling. Checkers en Investec is volgens die Dorpstraat-ontwikkelaars se webblad reeds as huurders bevestig wanneer die sentrum teen Maart 2028 voltooi sal word. “Die Van Rijn-meent is ’n belegging in die toekoms van Stellenbosch en sy gemeenskappe,” sê Lu Bester, ’n woordvoerder vir die ontwikkelaars. Bester sê die meent is ’n ontwikkeling met drie verdiepings, met kleinhandel en restaurante op grondvlak, kantore op die eerste verdieping en korttermynverblyf in hotelformaat heel bo. Parkering – nog ’n daag-

likse kopseer in Stellenbosch – sal ondergronds wees. Talle oop ruimtes en voetganger-vriendelike roetes sal ook gebou word. “Op straatvlak sien ’n mens die plein, die wandelgange, groot bome en die vooraansig van winkels, nie ’n parkeerterrein nie. ’n Interne voetgangerstraat verbind Dorpstraat met die sentrale plein en skep só ’n nuwe kuierplek in die hartjie van Stellenbosch,” sê Bester. Die hotel-afdeling bied verblyf, terwyl die eiendom soos ’n tradisionele gasvryheidsvenue met blyplek bestuur sal word. Die teikengroep is besoekers wat vir sake en ontspanning in Stellenbosch kuier. Bester sê die aantal verblyfeenhede sal bevestig word namate die ontwikkeling vorder.

TOENAME IN VERKEER VERWAG Onder die klagtes van inwoners oor uitbreidings soos die meent, is dat Stellenbosch besig is om van ’n dorp na ’n stad te verander. Ander meen die munisipaliteit jaag die inkomste van ontwikkelings na, terwyl nog ander sê die dorp het oorgenoeg winkels en het nie nog nodig nie. Onder die kritici van die projek is die raadslid JC MacFarlane (VF+). “My grootse bekommernis is verkeer,” verduidelik MacFarlane. “Die plan sluit ’n dubbele rybaan in en ek glo nie dit gaan die verkeersopeenhoping oplos nie. Trouens, die bewyse dui op die teenoorgestelde. Dit is nie net my mening nie “Inwoners en die Stellenbosch-belastingbetalersvereniging het reeds dieselfde kommer oor

die verbreding van Laer Dorpstraat uitgespreek. Hulle verwag ’n toename van 30% tot 50% in verkeer in die middestad, wat reeds oorvol is.” Benewens sy bekommernisse oor die verkeer, beklemtoon MacFarlane die erfenis wat reeds verlore is deur die eikebome af te kap en wingerde uit te haal om vir die pad plek te maak. Hy sê talle inwoners voel mislei deur wat hulle verwag het en wat nou gebou word. Op sy beurt sê Grobbelaar die erfenis van die omgewing is in ag geneem met verskeie oorwegings wat tydens die beplannings- en goedkeuringsproses is in ag geneem is met etlike vereistes wat vir die meent-ontwikkeling gestel is. “Die behoud van die erfeniskomponent geniet voorkeur, tesame met die verbetering van die padnetwerk en die veiligheid van padgebruikers,” sê Grobbelaar. Ten spyte van inwoners se kwellinge oor die meent-projek sê die ontwikkelaar die dorp se erfenis is deel van die argi-tektoniese benadering vir die bouwerk. “Die ontwerp voldoen aan die erfenisvoorwaardes en sluit by die gevestigde beboude omgewing en erfeniskarakter van die Dorpstraat-korridor aan. Die meent sal geliefde handelsname huisves, saam met ’n mengsel kommersiële en professionele verskaffers, wat by ’n voetgangervriendelike ontwikkeling pas,” verduidelik Bester.

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17 September 2026

All the winners of the 2026 SA Olive Awards with representatives of SA Olive and the competition’s sponsors.

Extra virgin olive oils celebrated Stellenrust shines in top 10

Cheers to this year’s Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top 10 (back, from left): Nadia Beaumont (Beaumont Family Wines), Richard Schroeder (Groot Phesantekraal), JM Crafford (Stettyn Family Vineyards), Fred Löfﬂer (Painted Wolf Wines), JD Rossouw (Wildeberg Wines) and André Bruyns (City on a Hill). Front: Wilhelm Visagie (DaschBosch/UniWines), Ken Forrester (chairperson of the Chenin Blanc Association, on behalf of Stellenrust), Willie du Plessis of Standard Bank (on behalf of Stellenrust), and Denzel Swarts (Zoetendal Vineyards). Photo: Danie Nel Photography

South Africa’s finest extra virgin olive oils (EVOOs) took centre stage at the SA Olive Awards 2026, held at Grande Roche in Paarl on Tuesday (15 September), bringing together growers, producers and industry leaders to celebrate excellence, dedication and achievement in the local olive industry. Producers from Stellenbosch and Franschhoek once again proved their pedigree, collecting an impressive haul of medals across all three award categories. SA Olive CEO Wendy Petersen said: “The SA Olive Awards not only celebrate

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exceptional EVOOs but reflect our producers’ passion, expertise and commitment. Each year, we see South African producers raising the bar and proving that we are a world-class EVOO producing country. “These achievements are possible thanks to the invaluable support of our sponsors. To all our valued sponsors, we extend our deepest thanks. Your generosity and confidence in our industry go beyond making events like this possible – you are helping to drive the growth, recognition and future of South Africa’s olive oil industry.” EXCELLENCE REWARDED Stellenbosch producer Tokara earned Gold for its Mission and Premium EVOOs, adding Silver for its Multi-Varietal, Woolworths and Frantoio offerings. Kleinood’s De Boerin EVOOl received a Silver award, as did Konstanz Farm’s Herstein Olive Oil. Franschhoek producers were equally decorated. Babylonstoren took Gold for its Coratina and Blend oils, plus Silver for its Frantoio. Terre Paisible earned Gold for its Delicate oil and Silver for its Modérée and Aromatique styles. Lamara Two Rivers secured two Silver awards for its blended and cultivar-specific oils. Morgenster Estate, nestled on the foothills of the Helderberg in Somerset West and a stalwart of the Stellenbosch Wine Routes, claimed Gold across its Delicate, Medium and Don Carlo ranges. The awards also recognised the people behind the sector. The Agri Worker of the Year Award honours an individual whose expertise, dedication and hard work make a meaningful difference to South Africa's olive sector. Denise Bergman from Het Vlock Casteel was named the 2026 Agri Worker of the Year, in recognition of her exceptional work and the important role she plays. LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT A particularly significant moment was the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award to John Scrimgeour, acknowledging his outstanding contribution to the South African olive industry over more than two decades. Scrimgeour spent 24 years as farm manager at Buffet Olives and served as chairperson of SA Olive from 2002 to 2005. A member of the SA Olive Technical Committee since 1996 and an honorary member of SA Olive, he continues to share his knowledge with established and emerging farmers. The 2026 SA Olive Awards are proudly supported by ACS, Berlin Packaging, Old Mutual, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture, Mori-Tem, Olive Solutions, The Olive Specialist, Absa, Pellenc South Africa, Wildeberg Wines, Agri Expo, Cape Herb & Spice and Agrimark. With another outstanding year of entries, the awards reaffirms the quality and potential of South African EVOO, celebrating the producers and people who help advance and grow the industry.

Two Stellenbosch wines feature among the coveted 2026 Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top 10, which recognises the exceptional quality, diversity and continued evolution of South Africa’s national heritage white grape variety. The two wines – Stellenrust ArtiSons Family Winery Mother Ship Chenin Blanc 2025 and Stellenrust 61 Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2025 – were among the 150 entries from 97 producers, representing 36 Wine of Origin (WO) classifications. Following three days of rigorous blind judging, the top 10 were selected, with six wines originating from certified heritage vineyards of 35 years or older. Chenin blanc accounts for 18,4% of South Africa’s vineyard area, with 15 948,58 ha planted nationally according to 2025 SAWIS statistics. Some 2 008 of SA’s 2 176 grape growers grow chenin blanc. Founded in 2000, the Chenin Blanc Association is dedicated to promoting, protecting and developing the variety, with the challenge providing an important platform for recognising excellence and demonstrating the diversity and potential of South African Chenin Blanc. Chair judge Ginette de Fleuriot, Cape Wine Master and wine and training manager at Vinimark, says the 2026 judging demonstrated the quality, diversity and individuality of the category: “The strongest wines combined pure fruit, freshness and elegance with enough restraint to allow minerality and site expression to come through. Collectively, they reaffirm SA’s reputation as a world leader in chenin blanc.” The 2026 challenge marks 13 years of partnership between Standard Bank and the Chenin Blanc Association, with Standard Bank serving as headline sponsor since 2014. Community upliftment is a fundamental part of the challenge. Each winning producer receives R25 000 to invest in a

social upliftment or community initiative. Over the years, more than R3 million has been directed towards projects supporting wine-growing communities, including education, food security, children’s development, worker wellbeing, improved living conditions and community infrastructure. Ken Forrester, chairperson of the Chenin Blanc Association, says: “We wanted the challenge to be about more than simply winning a cash prize. From the outset, it was important that the prize money was invested back into the farming communities that underpin our wine industry, rather than being spent on an arbitrary item. Thirteen years on, we are incredibly proud that more than R3 million has gone towards initiatives making a real difference to people’s lives.” For the first time, the challenge partnered with Brice & Burnett as its exclusive retail partner, giving wine lovers across South Africa access to all 10 winning wines through a single specialist retailer.

2026 Chenin Blanc Top 10: • Beaumont Family Wines Hope Marguerite 2025 – WO Bot River, Walker Bay • City on a Hill Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2024 – WO Swartland • DaschBosch Mossiesdrift Steen 2025 – WO Breedekloof • Groot Phesantekraal Anna de Koning 2024 – WO Cape Town (Durbanville) • Painted Wolf Wines Lightning Chenin Blanc 2024 – WO Wellington • Stellenrust ArtiSons Family Winery Mother Ship Chenin Blanc 2025 – WO Stellenbosch • Stellenrust 61 Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2025 – WO Stellenbosch • Stettyn Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2025 – WO Stettyn • Wildeberg Terroirs Chenin Blanc 2024 – WO Paarl • Zoetendal Chenin Blanc 2022 – WO Coastal

LUR wens StellSorg geluk met eeu van diens StellSorg: Stellenbosch- en distriksgesinsdienste vier vanjaar sy 100ste verjaarsdag en het onlangs ’n besoek van die Wes-Kaapse minister van maatskaplike dienste, Wendy Kaizer-Philander, ontvang. Kaizer-Philander sê StellSorg speel al vir die afgelope eeu ’n belangrike rol in die beskerming en ondersteuning van kinders en inwoners in nood – “terwyl die organisasie voortgaan om ’n betekenisvolle verskil te maak in gemeenskappe reg oor Stellenbosch en verder”. Sy het die StellSorg-span gelukgewens met dié groot mylpaal en hulle sterkte met hul werk toegewens.

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‘Beskerm ons grootste bates’

Yaël Malgas

Beskerm ons skool; beskerm ons kinders. Dít is die noodkreet van die Laerskool Cloetesville se bestuur nadat die skool sedert Junie glo 10 keer onder diewe deurgeloop het. Die skool se internet- en ander kabels uit die skoolsaal en dreine is op Donderdag 3 September gesteel en afgeknip. Volgens die skoolbestuur maak dit die taak van onderrig nog moeiliker weens die gesteelde infrastruktuur en skade wat aan ondermeer waterpype, deure en vensters aangerig word. “Dit is duidelik dat gate in die skool se heinings geknip word waardeur die skelms beweeg. Hulle kom tydens die donkerste en stilste ure en dra alles weg. Die hele alarmstelsel is gesteel, stoele is gesteel sowel as toerusting van die voedingskema,” verduidelik Edward Michaels, die voorsitter van die skool se beheerliggaam. Die Laerskool Cloetesville in Currystraat is ’n skool sonder skoolgeld en het sowat 600 leerders. Michaels sê die skool het twee onderwysers in beheerliggaam-poste en die verskeie inbrake maak dit al hoe moeiliker om die finansiële volhoubaarheid van hierdie twee poste te verseker. Hy meen met elke inbraak moet toerusting en skoolinfrastruktuur vervang word en dit word nie altyd deur die Wes-Kaapse Onderwysdepartement (WKOD) gedek nie. “Elke keer wanneer ons infrastruktuur beskadig word, word geld – wat vir kinders se ontwikkeling bedoel is – aan herstelwerk bestee. Dit beteken minder hulpbronne vir onderrig, leermateriaal, sport, kultuur en ander geleenthede,” kla Michaels. Veiligheidshekke, waterpype en deure is alles deel van die infrastruktuur wat gereeld vervang moet word. Die skoolbestuur sê wanneer die water afgesny is, beteken dit die higiëne en algemene bedryf van die skool word geraak. Wanneer tegnologiese toerusting gesteel word, word die administrasie en leeromgewing ontwrig en wanneer die infrastruktuur weggedra word, beteken dit die veilig-

Kabels en pype word gereeld beskadig en gesteel weens diewe wat by Laerskool Cloetesville inbreek.

heid van die leerders en personeel, in ’n buurt wat ook onder bendegeweld deurloop, nie verseker kan word nie. Bedags is lede van StellSorg by die skool om toegang tot die skool te monitor en te beheer, maar Michaels sê saans is geen veiligheidswagte op die perseel aan diens nie. “Geen skool kan hierdie stryd alleen wen nie. Ons benodig die ondersteuning en betrokkenheid van die hele gemeenskap. Ons het ouers, inwoners, ondernemings, alumni

Die chaos wat agtergelaat is nadat vir die soveelste keer by die skool ingebreek is.

Die Laerskool Cloetesville se kombuis, waar maaltye vir die skool se honderde leerders gemaak word, loop pal onder skelms en vandale deur.

en gemeenskapsleiers nodig om saam met ons verantwoordelikheid te neem vir die beskerming van hierdie belangrike gemeenskapsbates,” sê Michaels. Die skoolbestuur meen die gemeenskap moet eienaarskap van hul skool neem synde dit juis die omliggende gemeenskap se kinders is wat hier onderrig kry. Prakties beteken dit om waaksaam te wees en enige verdagte aktiwiteit by en om die skool, by die polisie aan te meld. Die WKOD het by navraag gesê in Augustus alleen is vier inbrake aangemeld. Van die eiendom wat gesteel is, was rekenaars, musiekinstrumente, koperpype en ’n geiser. “Hoewel die skool bruikbaar is, veroorsaak sulke voorvalle ontwrigting asook uitgawes. Dit is uiteindelik die leerders wat daaronder ly,” verduidelik Bronagh Hammond, ’n woordvoerder vir die WKOD. “Die algehele geraamde verlies en skade beloop R181000. Die skool het ’n alarmstelsel wat aan ADT se gewapendereaksiespan gekoppel is. Die departement is in gesprek met die skool rakende bykomende beveiliging en versoek om met plaaslike gemeenskapsbelanghebbendes te skakel om gemeenskapsondersteuning te probeer werf om soortgelyke voorvalle te voorkom.” Sy meen samewerking tussen die gemeenskap, sekuriteitsmaatskappye en die gemeenskapspolisiëringsforum is noodsaaklik vir misdaadvoorkomig. Die skoolbestuur meen die skool kan ’n “baken van hoop en geleenthede” vir die hele gemeenskap wees. Eikestadnuus na die Cloetesville-polisie uitgereik vir kommentaar, maar het geen reaksie ontvang nie.

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Four more shot in Kayamandi The bloodshed in Kayamandi continued last week when two men were fatally gunned down in a house last Tuesday (8 September). Stellenbosch police confirmed they are investigating two counts of murder and two attempted murders following a shooting in Chris Hani Street. The police were informed of the incident at 19:55. On their arrival at the residence, officers found an unknown man on the ground and another on a couch. Both has suffered gunshot wounds and were declared dead on the scene by medical personnel. “During the investigation it were discovered that there were four individuals in the house at the time of the shooting,” said Captain Nathalie Martin, spokesperson for Stellenbosch police.

“Two were deceased and the other two victims were taken to Stellenbosch Hospital.” Gun violence in the neighbourhood has become a regular occurrence over the last couple of months. Over one weekend last month, three people were shot dead. On Thursday 27 August, police found an unknown man lying face-down in Forest Drive (“Bloodshed in township”, Eikestadnuus, 3 September). Later that evening a woman reported her brother had been fatally shot and a short time later a body with gunshot wounds was found close to Kayamandi Primary School. Last week’s incident is under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact Stellenbosch police on 021 809 5015 or 082 522 1912.

‘Kidnapping’ red flags raised Despite many warnings for parents, calls to chase her out of town and threats to beat her up, no official charges have been brought against a woman accused of kidnapping children in Cloetesville. Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Zenobia Sedeman confirmed that police are aware of the rumours surrounding the woman in question, but no official cases of kidnapping has been registered. “Numerous enquiries from community members were made and Cloetesville police were called out to investigate. We urge the community to report incidents of kidnapping as soon as possible so that the necessary action can be taken,” Sedeman said. Rumours of a woman trying to snatch children in and around Cloetesville and Kayamandi spread like wildfire on social media after the unknown woman was seen walking in the vicinity. Some locals

claimed she seemed disorientated, walking around various businesses, while others claimed she was responsible for kidnappings in other towns. Threats of stoning and assault were made by many a community member claiming that waiting for the woman to “do something” was out of the question and a more “pro-active” approach should be taken before she stole a little one. One local explained the woman had approached him claiming she was from Durban and in Stellenbosch for a job interview, but upon arrival found the company she applied to did not exist. The community member said she asked if he could help book her a ticket back home. He added the woman’s behaviour was suspicious. Sedeman urged the community to contact the local police station if they see the woman in their vicinity.

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Share your heritage, stories through artistic expression Stellenbosch’s walls have witnessed centuries of history – now it’s time for its people to let those walls “speak” through their own stories. The e’Bosch Festival of Talent invites residents to participate in the Our Stories Showcase, a vibrant platform for poetry, short stories, drama, dance, song, and visual art. Priscilla Visser, project manager for the e’Bosch Festival of Talents 2026, says the initiative celebrates heritage through creativity. “Every community has stories worth telling. This showcase offers our residents the chance to express themselves, preserve their heritage and inspire others. We want to hear your voice whether through words, movement, or music,” Visser explains. Entries must be original and comply with the festival’s guidelines which includes no hate speech, discrimination, or profanity. Written submissions should be between 250 and 1 000 words, while songs and dances may last up to three minutes. Participants under 16 must provide parental consent. Each entry must include the participant’s name, age, contact details, and a brief description of the work. The final audition will be held at the Voorgelegen Museum in Dorp Street between 09:00 and 13:00 this Saturday (19 September). Participants will be invited to audition based on the strength of their submission and successful candidates will then participate in the official e’Bosch Festival of Talents 2026, to be held at the Stellenbosch Town Hall on Heritage Day, Thursday 24 September. Participants will be paid for their participation and stand a chance of winning big prizes.

Die Vriende van Afrikaans (VVA) se Ommietafelgesprek is verlede maand by die Middelvlei-wynlandgoed aangebied. Foto: Yaël Malgas

Priscilla Visser, project manager for the e’Bosch Festival of Talents 2026, invites locals to participate in this year’s festival.

“This is more than a competition, it’s a celebration of our shared heritage and legacy. By participating, you become part of a living tradition that strengthens community bonds and showcases the richness of Stellenbosch’s cultural tapestry,” says Visser. The e’Bosch Festival of Talent continues to champion creativity, heritage, and legacy, offering residents the chance to step into the spotlight and be heard. Submissions for the festival can be sent via WhatsApp on 065 752 5447 or email to media.ebosch@gmail.com.

Jongmense skep met Afrikaans

Yaël Malgas

Hoekom besluit jongmense om hul in Afrikaans uit te leef en besluit hulle om hul geld in dié taal te verdien? Dit was die vraag aan die musiekman Selby Williams (32), akteurs Miché van Wyk (26) en Aviwe Ngabom (28) asook Shawna-Leze Meiring (33), wat Afrikaanse kinderboeke redigeer, op die Vriende van Afrikaans (VVA) se onlangse Ommietafelgesprek in Stellenbosch. Die gesprek is gelei deur dr. Gillian Arendse, bekende wetenskap- en motiveringspreker. Vir al vier paneellede is hul huistaal met hul loopbane en komvandaan verweef. Shawna-Leze het in ’n huis van lesers grootgeword en smiddae ná skool by die biblioteek deurgebring waar haar ma gewerk het. Sy meen haar liefde vir lees is dus vroeg ingeburger. Om in die boekbedryf te werk, was vir haar ’n logiese stap. In Selby se geval het sy musiekloopbaan reeds op skool begin toe hy ’n oudisie gedoen het om in die skoolkoor te sing. Vandaar het liedjieskryf en optredes, natuurlik in sy moedertaal, gevolg, asook deelname aan die ATKV-Crescendo-program. Miché se liefde vir verhale en stories spruit deels uit haar ouma se leserskring-intekening en haar ma, ’n bibliotekaresse. Op drie het sy reeds gelees en elke karakter sy eie stemmetjie gegee. Dit was die begin van haar toneelspel. In Aviwe se geval het sy pad met Afrikaans met sy geboorte begin. Nadat sy ma by die dood omgedraai het, is die akteur met ’n noodoperasie in die lewe gebring. Toe sy ma wakker geword het, het sy iemand oor Aviwe in Afrikaans hoor bid. “Sy het toe besluit ek moet Afrikaans grootgemaak word,” verduidelik Aviwe. Nou, jare later, bly Afrikaans die taal waarin hulle dink, doen en droom.

“My taal en my geloof is in my siel,” vertel Selby. “Ek het verskeie kulture ervaringe gehad en ondervind wanneer ek optree, al verstaan die gehoor nie Afrikaans nie, glo ek hul siel sal verstaan. Ek het dit reeds in ander kulture ook ervaar – indien kunstenaars iets uitvoer in hul taal, dan slaan iets net so binne in jou in. Dit is wat taal kan doen, want dis eg en dit kom uit jou hart.” Vir Miché bied ’n loopbaan in Afrikaans geloofwaardigheid en verteenwoordiging. “Ek kan nie sê ek wil my mense se stories vertel en dan skryf in Engels nie. Ek moet skryf soos hulle praat,” sê dié Namakwalander. “Dan maak ek dit selfs nog meer persoonlik deur mý Afrikaans te praat, soos ek praat en klink. As kind, wanneer ek televisie gekyk het en ek sien bruinmense, dan praat hulle gewoonlik Kaaps en ek het gewonder maar waar is die bruinmense wat my Afrikaans praat? Dit is hoekom ek streef om my mense op die map te sit.” Die vier paneellede was dit eens dat stories mag het – en stories in jou eie taal nog meer só. Daarom was dit ook verblywend vir Shawna-Leze om die belegging in Afrikaanse kinderboeke te sien toe die departement van onderwys saam met uitgewers gewerk het om leesstof vir grondslagfase-leerders in al die amptelike tale te verskaf. Tog is ’n loopbaan in Afrikaans nie sonder sy uitdagings nie. Aviwe sê ná sy rol as Avukile Makwethu in die sepie Arendsvlei het die werk opgedroog. Gegewe die vele kunstenaars wat op ’n projek-basis werk, bly die uitdaging om finansieel kop bo water te hou in die tye tussen projekte. Tog neem hulle dan ook dié tye om self te skep, mentors vir ander te wees en hoop by die jonger generasie te skep. Chareldine van der Merwe van VVA beaam in ’n land wat ver-Engels, is dit belangrik om te onthou daar is werk in Afrikaans.

Sport coaching skills sharpened The e’Bosch Heritage Project, in partnership with the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport and CSV Construction, hosted its annual Sport & Recreation Coaching and Training Workshop on Saturday 29 August. The session, held at the Markötter Indoor Sport Facility, was hosted by José Cabral and offered local coaches an opportunity to develop and strengthen their sport coaching skills.

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Bloubessie-agriwerker wen Franschhoek se top-agriwerker is aangewys, met Alfonso Faro wat by die onlangse streeksafdeling van die Prestige-landbouwerkerstoekennings 2026 as die beste gekroon is. Faro is verlede maand by die Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards as die streekswenner aangewys, danksy sy uitsonderlike werk by Waterval Boerdery, ’n toonaangewende bloubessieprodusent. Benewens die individue wat by die geleentheid uitgeblink het, was daar ook vele ander toekennings wat uitgedeel is. La Motte is as die beste presterende plaas uitgewys, veral vir sy uitnemendheid en werknemersontwikkeling. Die Franschhoek-streek het ’n uitsonderlike jaar beleef, met 78 deelnemers en 16 plase wat vanjaar deelgeneem het. Hierdie groot deelname weerspieël die toewyding, vaardighede en talent van die

plaaslike landbou-werksmag. Die Wes-Kaapse Prestige Agri-toekennings is in 2002 deur die Hexvalleitafeldruiwevereniging in die Hexvalleigebied van stapel gestuur. Die kompetisie beoog om erkenning te gee aan die waardevolle en belangrike bydrae van die landbouwerker tot die volhoubaarheid en groei van die landbousektor in die provinsie. Sedert 2005 is die Wes-Kaapse departement van landbou finansieel by die kompetisie betrokke en verantwoordelik vir die administrasie en koördinering daarvan. Die streekswenners ding uiteindelik teen mekaar mee om as die beste in die Wes-Kaap gekroon te word. Die Prestige-landbouwerkerskompetisie bly ’n waardevolle geleentheid om die merkwaardige mense van die sektor ten toon te stel.

The Du Toits River Bridge on Franschhoek Pass. Photo: Department of Infrastructure

Extensive repairs to pass continues Chantélle Hartebeest Repair work is still underway on the Franschhoek Pass after it was hit with even more damage during severe weather in May. The pass initially suffered extensive damage in October 2023 after heavy rainfall. Tertius Simmers, provincial minister for Infrastructure, previously said the heavy downpour caused “slope failures, debris build up and deterioration of the road and the drainage systems”. At the end of October last year, Jandré Bakker, a spokesperson for the provincial Department of Infrastructure, said contactors were hard at work filling slopes along the affected part of the road. At the time they were installing self-drilling soil nails, high-strength steel mesh, anchored gabion walls, and reinforced shotcrete. “The road surface and subsoil drainage systems in the affected portion of road are being reinstated and improved,” Bakker said. “Damaged road pavement layers are being reinstated and stormwater drainage systems are being repaired. Erosion protection measures, such as rip rap and erosion control blankets, are also being installed.” Early in May the South African Weather Service issued a level 8 warning for disruptive rainfall for the mountainous regions of the Stellenbosch, Drakenstein, Theewaterskloof, Breede Valley and Witzenberg local municipalities. The heavy cold front wreaked havoc across the Western Cape and the Franschhoek Pass was not spared, with further damage to the roadway. As part of a flood recovery update at the end of July, Simmers confirmed that the pass suffered extensive flood damage. PROGRESS, BUT MORE WORK AHEAD “The route remains one of our higestpriority recovery projects. In addition to multiple slope failures and slips, significant damage to the Du Toits River Bridge requires further engineering intervention,” Simmers explained. “Our teams remain on site and the necessary repair works form part of the Western Cape’s broader flood recovery programme.” At the time, Simmers said the department’s projection to reopen the pass to traffic by the end of October is subject to construction progress and weather conditions. Eikestadnuus reached out to the department about the recent developments on the ongoing construction. Melchior Botes, another departmental spokesperson, confirmed that the Fran-

schhoek Pass will remain close until further notice. “It remains closed to all traffic, including pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, light and heavy motor vehicles. An update on reopening will be provided at the beginning of October,” Botes said. “Good progress is being made on the Du Toits River Bridge, which is one of the key reasons for the full closure.” Upon enquiring about Franschhoek Pass, questions were asked about whether May’s storm damage affected the progress that had been made before. The department was also asked about the projected timeline for the completion of the original work to the pass and when it will reopen. A definite time of reopening was not be provided. “The recent flood had an impact on the existing project in the sense that working days were lost due to inclement weather, but not significantly so,” Botes pointed out. INITIAL WORKS CONTINUE “The additional slips that formed did not impact the existing works and existing works are continuing alongside the new flood-related works. The initial project is still on track to be completed on the original timeline.” Eikestadnuus reached out to businesses along the Franschhoek Pass and asked how the road’s closure is affecting operations. Tiaan Jooste, restaurant manager at Le Lude Estate, said the past few months was very quiet as a result of the cold weather. “It will, however, be a problem if the pass remains closed during the upcoming summer. People usually like to take the scenic drive as well,” he related. A representative of hotel within the vicinity of the pass said they had been informed that the pass will only reopen next year, as a result of the extensive damage the Du Toits River Bridge. Over the years Franschhoek Pass has suffered major damage during adverse weather, then also leading to its closure. Damage was reported following a storm in June 2009, a rock slide led to a motorist being injured in June 2019, and severe weather resulted in slope failures and other damage in September 2023, with contractors still conducting repairs and rehabilitation. Since the extensive damage three years ago, Franschhoek Pass has not been fully reopened. The roadway was only partially opened to road users. However, May’s heavy storm led to the full closure of the road to allow for the necessary construction work. The infrastructure department will provide an update on the progress in October.

Alfonso Faro (middel) is onlangs aangewys as Franschhoek se top-agriwerker op dié streek se aﬂewering van die Prestige Agri-toekennings.

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17 September 2026

Musical talent to take to the stage The Hubert van der Spuy National Music Competition, now in its 37th year, is a highlight for young performing artists. Organised by the Tygerberg branch of the South African Society of Music Teachers (SASMT) and first held in 1989, the competition is inspired by Professor Hubert van der Spuy, the former chairperson of the SASMT (Tygerberg branch) and widely respected music teacher. Van der Spuy’s contributions are widely recognised: the Huberte Rupert Prize (2011 to 2012); an Honorary Licentiate from Unisa; a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 13th KykNET Fiëstas (2023); and an Honorary Doctorate from North-West University (2023).

He was SASMT national president for four terms and patron of the Atterbury National Piano Competition. He donated the competition’s first prize, named after his late mother, Johanna van der Spuy. This year, the competition continues its collaboration with the Stellenbosch University (SU) music department. “The SU Department of Music is proud to be part of this valuable initiative and to once again host the competition,” said SU representative Professor Mario Nell. “Opportunities such as these play an indispensable role in nurturing the next generation of South African musicians.” Hilda Boonzaaier, chairperson of the SASMT (Tygerberg branch) and honorary member since 2024, said: “It was a huge privilege to listen to the excellent work

entered by learners and teachers. We also acknowledge the precious role of everyone giving support to our young musicians. Keep up the good work! We are excited to experience your progress and hear your performances.” ASPIRING TALENTS The competition has grown into the most prestigious of its kind in Southern Africa, offering a unique opportunity for children aged 13 and younger to compete against peers nationwide. Several previous winners have advanced to tertiary music study and become acclaimed performers and educators. Dr Marlene le Roux, disability and women’s rights activist, CEO of Artscape Theatre Centre and ATKV chairperson,

has served as the competition’s patron since 2019. The 2026 competition welcomes 47 participants, with 26 from the Western Cape, 16 from Gauteng, four from KwaZulu-Natal, and one from Namibia. The adjudicators are Pamela Kierman, Jeanne-Louise Moolman and Waldo Weyer. The competition week runs from Tuesday 22 to Saturday 26 September at the Endler and Fismer halls at the SU Konservatroium, with cash prizes exceeding R100000. The opening ceremony on 22 September and first three rounds are free and open to the public. The Gala Concert ﬁnale will be live streamed on Youtube on 26 September at 15:00. Endler Hall audience tickets are R100 via Webtickets.

Slowdown with music, wine Nuwe poësiebundel te kry Come and enjoy a look behind the music, beneath the vines by trading the weekend rush for Slowdown Sundays, an exclusive series hosted at the historic Morgenhof Wine Estate in the heart of the Stellenbosch winelands. On Sunday 4 October South African songbird Amy Jones headlines the intimate live-music session. Best known for radio hits like “Nobody”, “Dance on my own” and “You & Me”, Jones will be stripping down her energetic pop and soulful vocals for a rare, unplugged acoustic performance. The Slowdown Sunday series removes the barrier between the stage and the audience. Come to hear the songs you love and stay for the raw, untold stories behind how they were written. Along with the music, guests can unwind with Morgenhof’s award-winning estate wines and delicious seasonal pairings crafted to complement the afternoon’s rhythm. Seating is limited to preserve the cozy, exclusive living-room energy of the venue, so advanced booking is essential. The session will be run from 14:00 to

Singer-songwriter Amy Jones will kick off Slowdown Sundays at Morgenhof Wine Estate this month.

18:00 and doors open early for wine sales and tastings. Tickets are available exclusively via Webtickets (online), Pick n Pay outlets and Boxer Superstores.

Unieke musiekduo bring Noord en Suid op verhoog saam Twee musikante. Twee kontinente. Een vraag: Wat is ’n tuiste? In To Moer and Gone ondersoek die NorthSouth Duo wat dit beteken om tuis te voel. Is dit ons plek van herkoms, of ’n plek waar ons op ons gemak voel? Is dit die mense met wie ons onsself omring, of ’n kombinasie van als? Die saksofoonspeler Josie McClure, wat in Suid-Afrika grootgeword het, en die trekklavierspeler Kaat Vanhaverbeke, wat van ’n klein Belgiese dorpie kom, het die NorthSouth Duo in Nederland gestig. Nadat hulle ’n kreatiewe vennootskap ontdek het, wat op gedeelde nuuskierigheid en vriendskap gegrond was, moes die twee lede weens visuminperkings hul eie paaie volg.

Vandag werk hulle oor grense heen om musiek te skep, wat mense verenig, deur middel van samewerking met jong komponiste van reg oor die wêreld. Die duo is môre (Vrydag 18 September) om 19:00 op die verhoog van die Endler-saal in To Moer and Gone. Die program sluit nuwe werke van Suid-Afrikaanse, Amerikaanse en Angolese komponiste in, sowel as klassieke stukke soos die beroemde volksdanse van Béla Bartók. Die aand se gaskunstenaars is Bronwen Clacherty (uhadi), Mariechen Meyer (kontrabas), Dylan Tabisher (perkussie) en Sarah Uheida (digter). Kaartjiepryse vanaf R50 tot R170; US-studente kan gratis aanlyn bespreek. Besoek Webtickets vir kaartjies.

Die NorthSouth Duo, trekklavierspeler Kaat Vanhaverbeke en saksofoonspeler Josie McClure, is Vrydag 18 September op die verhoog van die Endler-saal te sien.

’n Nuwe poësiebundel word eersdaags bekendgestel en dié werk skets die volle spektrum van die lewe. Desondanks en Nietemin deur Patricia Witz is ’n pragtige en ryk geskakeerde bundel wat die vele aspekte van mens wees hanteer. Hierdie bundel is duidelik nie net poësie nie; dit is ’n lewende geskiedenis en stem vir diegene wat stemloos gemaak is in die donker 1970’s. Dit werp ’n dapper, historiese en rou blik op identiteit en gendertransformasies, asook die sielkundige uitdagings in die lewe van “susters” in die stormagtige 1970’s, tot diep Veldpsalms oor die Karoo.

Dit weef die realiteit van natuurbewaring in die jare tagtig – soos die huil van die bedreigde rivieroewerhaas op Letjiesbos – saam met die uitbundige vreugde van die veld wat herlewe ná die goeie reën. Die bundel probeer die deurleefde universele stem vasvang. Sluit aan by Witz op Maandag 21 September om 14:00 by Paul Sauerstraat 9, Rozendal Stellenbosch vir die bekendstelling van haar bundel. Belangstellendes kan RSVP by Petrusa Oosthuizen deur 082 320 1983 te skakel. Bundels sal teen R120 elk by die bekendstelling beskikbaar wees.

A barrel of laughs

Chester spits the honest unfiltered truth – as always. Laugh your choochas off at Gunter the German mosquito, Hilton the dramatic ostrich, DJ Hoodie the puppet who actually DJs, Mr Dixon the high school teacher and a surprise guest star as they fight it out. The best part is that the audience will judge as each puppet makes Koch’s problems worse on the hilarious night out. Tickets, at R210 each, can be booked online through Webtickets.

Imagine a talent show, just for puppets – and experience it when Conrad Koch’s Chester’s Got Talent comes to the Drostdy Theatre at 19:00 tomorrow (Friday 18 September). The stakes are high as internationally acclaimed South African ventriloquist Koch wants his puppets to compete to be the very best, but that pariah, Chester Missing, never does what he is told.

Dorpskalender | Town calendar THURSDAY 17 SEPTEMBER Somerset West: The REACH FOR RECOVERY breast cancer support group holds a free talk by specialist surgeon Dr Dewald Coolen on “The role of robotics in breast cancer surgery”. The talk will be held at 09:30 for 10:00 in the Training and Development Room at Mediclinic Vergelegen. All welcome; refreshments will be served after the talk. Enquiries on 082 357 0497. Ida’s Valley: Music lovers are invited to the annual e’Bosch School Choir Festivals. Harmony, hope and youthful talent will be on display at the IDA’S VALLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL hall, with two inspiring evenings that unites learners from schools across Stellenbosch. High school choirs will perform on Thursday, followed by the younger cohort on Friday. Both events start at 18:00. Admission costs R20 from the participating schools. Alternatively, send an email to school.ebosch@gmail.com. VRYDAG 18 SEPTEMBER Onder-Papegaaiberg: HUIS HORISON se markdag vanaf 10:00 tot 16:00 beloof heerlike kos en unieke winskopies. Besoekers kan uitsien na ’n gesellige dag vol heerlike tuisgemaakte kos, unieke handgemaakte produkte en besondere winskopies. Die Thrift- & Boekwinkel bied ’n verskeidenheid gebruikte boeke en ander items waarin besoekers na versteekte skatte kan kom snuffel. Die werkkamers sal onder meer vars plaaseiers, plante, koekies, beskuit, houtwerk en unieke handgemaakte produkte te koop aanbied. Elke produk word met liefde, sorg en trots gemaak en Village Thyme bied ’n outentieke en ontspanne kuierplek waar besoekers tuisgemaakte koek, pizza, quiche en vele meer kan geniet. Almal is welkom. Skakel 083 809 9190, stuur e-pos na bemarking@huishorison.org.za of besoek www.huishorison.org.za. Idasvallei: Die STELLENBOSCH-KRIEKET-

KLUB bied van 19:00 tot 23:45 ’n karaoke by die skoolsaal van St. Idas Primêr aan. Belangstellendes word genooi om hul stembande op te warm en by die geldinsamelingsgeleentheid hul harte te kom uitsing. Musiek word deur GerryOeke en DJ Ettie verskaf. Kaartjies kos R100 elk. SATERDAG 19 SEPTEMBER Stellenbosch: Sing en dans saam met die grootste Afrikaanse liedjies nog by die Afrifees van die DROSTDY-TEATER om 19:00. Dit is nie net vermaak nie – dit is jou mense; jou taal; jou kultuur; jou fees! Dit is ook ’n saamsingfees wat jou voete laat roer met “Sarie Marais”, “Byeboerwa”, “Sarah de Jager”, “Leeuloop”, “Toeter Skoeter”, “Stukkie van der Merwe”, “Is jy bang?”, “De la Rey” en meer. Van toeka tot nou is die fees ’n plesierige reis deur dekades. Kom geniet ’n aand se Afrikaanse musiek, kultuur en samehorigheid. Jy sal van die eerste noot tot die laaste refrein deel van die ervaring wees. Kaartjies vanaf R60 tot R190 is aanlyn deur Webtickets te koop. TUESDAY 6 OCTOBER Stellenbosch: African Drumming Tuesdays at the STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY MUSEUM will be held from 13:00 to 14:00. It aims to enhance wellness and well-being on campus, with sessions free and open to all. Contact Ricky on 021 808 3660 or email rickyb@sun.ac.za to book your place. WEDNESDAY 14 OCTOBER Stellenbosch: Join the Wednesday Museum Walkabouts exploring SU MUSEUM’S collections from 13:00 to 14:00. The initiative aims to share the facility’s permanent art and historical collections with the public. Admission is free. To RSVP, contact Ricky Brecht on 021 808 3660 or rickyb@sun.ac.za.

17 September 2026

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Bou klub só vir 2027 Avril Fillies

Gebruik vanjaar se ervaring as o.20-spelers in Superliga A van die WP-Rugbyunie se kompetisie as boustene vir 2027. Dit was Saterdag 5 September die boodskap van Granthem Jansen, voormalige skoolhoof van Vlottenburg Primêr, na afloop van die Van der Stel-Evergreens-rugbyklub (VDE) se uitdaagwedstryd teen Kuilsrivier op die Jagtershof-sportterrein, nadat sy oud-leerders wat as eerstespanspelers uitgedraf het, 127-0 verloor het. Die telbord was nie vanjaar in VDE se guns nie, want voor die liga in April begin het, het die meeste senior spelers en afrigtingspan die klub verlaat en moes die o.20-spelers die res van die jaar die wa deur die drif trek. Dit was VDE se tweede jaar in die liga en groot verwagtinge is van die klub gekoester om die ervare spanne vanjaar uit hul gemaksone te skud. VDE het die afgelope vier jaar uit die sones tot in Superliga A gevorder en het verlede jaar sewende op die punteleer geëindig. SPELERS WAT KLUB DRA Kriekettellings is in SLA teen VDE aangeteken, maar die span het die meeste van hul ligaverpligtinge nagekom, ongeag die tellings. Die spelers wat die klub gedra het, kom uit die junior strukture van o.10 tot o.18 wat deur Denzil Esau, Gert Booysen, Riaan Timmie en Stefan van der Hoven in plek gesit is. Dit is ’n bewys dat die junior strukture op ’n gesonde grondslag gebou is, want nie net het drie van die o.20-spelers – Byron Snel, Jeffwin Wesso en Deandre Bouwers – provinsiale debute vanjaar vir ander

provinsies gemaak nie, maar het Alicia Arries weer die Suid-Afrikaanse vrouespan teen Fidji en Nieu-Seeland verteenwoordig. In sommige ligaverpligtinge het van die o.20-spelers drie wedstryde gespeel, ’n bewys van hul lojaliteit teenoor die klub waar hulle hul eerste rugbyspore as kannetjies getrap het. Jansen noem dat hy baie trots is op sy oud-leerders, want van hulle was landloopatlete en nou hou hulle nie net die skool nie, maar ook VDE se naam hoog in die taaiste liga. INSINKING BELEEF “Ek het die wedstryd kom kyk en was verbaas oor die hart en toegewydheid wat die jong spelers teen Kuilsrivier gewys het, om nie terug te staan om die groot spelers grond toe te bring nie. “Ek moet erken hul asem het soos die wedstryd gevorder het, opgeraak, maar hulle het nie moed opgegee nie. Die telbord was lankal teen hulle, maar dit het nie verhoed dat hulle nog steeds hul werk op die veld gedoen het nie.” Jansen, ’n losvoorspeler in sy speeldae, het vir drie provinsies onder die destydse SA Rugbyunie – OP, Griekwas en City en Suburban – uitgedraf, voor hy ook die Saru-trui oor sy kop getrek het. “VDE se spelers het my laat terugdink aan my speeldae, toe jy elke Saterdag wou speel, ongeag wie jou teenstanders was, want jy wou jou teen die bestes toets,” sê Jansen. “In sommige gevalle was jy Dawid teen Goliat, maar vir jou het dit oor rugby gegaan. My oud-leerders gee my weer hoop vir rugby, want vandag se rugby is semi-professioneel sedert geld ’n rol speel. Vir VDE wil ek sterkte toewens vir 2027, want jy kan net verbeter. Hulle moet nou herbou en sterker terugkom, want klubs gaan deur ’n insinking.”

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Velddraf met Woorde is vir jou genot en vir die taal, so daar sal geen amptelike tye geneem word nie. Daar is wel podiumpryse vir die topdrie-drawwers in die 5 km- en 10 km-wedlope (mans en vroue). Al maak jy teen ’n slakkepas klaar, kan jy ook dalk iets wen in die gelukstrekkings en elke deelnemer kry ’n spekboompie as medalje. Laat die woorde soos klippies in jou mond rondrol en dink solank wat vir jou die mooiste en lekkerste woord in Afrikaans is. Die WAT gaan by die geleentheid wees as jy belangstel om jou gunstelingwoord te borg. Jy kan selfs die 100 meterWAT-eeuloop teen enige pas oorweeg om 100 jaar van die WAT te vier. Die 10 km-Vastrap (R200) begin om 08:00, die 5 km-Japtrap (R150) om 08:15 en die 100 m-WAT-eeuloop (R50) om 09:15. Dag-inskrywings is beskikbaar teen R50 ekstra, maar slegs as daar nog kaartjies beskikbaar is en dit nie aanlyn uitverkoop is nie. Velddraf met Woorde is beperk tot 500 inskrywings, so doen eerder verspring om betyds jou plek by Quicket te bespreek. Ontvlug die rompslomp van jou bestaan. Moenie ’n sofapokkel of inkoejawel wees nie. Kom draf, kom stap, kom vier Afrikaans saam met die Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees se opwindende Velddraf met Woorde.

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Bure in Top-8-eindstryd Tasmin Cupido

ie neutrale City Park-stadion in Athlone is waar die eerste spanne van Pniël Villagers en Kylemore mekaar Saterdag (19 September) in die Top-agt-eindstryd van Superliga C sal pak.

Kylemore het appel om met Pniël Villiagers te skil

Die klubs van die Dwarsriviervallei het hul plekke in die eindstryd verseker met welverdiende seges in hul onderskeie halfeindstryde die afgelope naweek. Kylemore het in sy wedstryd teen Rangers, wat verlede maand as die SLC-kampioen gekroon is, met 30-27 op City Park geseëvier, terwyl Villagers met redelike gemak sy wedstryd teen Delft United met 32-17 beklink het. WRAAK OP VELD; EER OP SPEL Nou is alle oë op die buurspanne wat vir die tweede keer hierdie seisoen kragte meet. In hul liga-ontmoeting op die Kylemore-sportterrein op Saterdag 1 Augustus het Villagers ’n 20-24-sege behaal. Daar is egter geen twyfel dat Kylemore in die eindstryd sal probeer om wraak te neem en daardie telling om te keer nie. Soos die telling van die vorige ontmoeting aandui, is die spanne redelik gelykop. Voorts het Pniël

Keanu Kriger, Vivaldo Botha en Logan Solomans van die Kylemore-rugbyklub span kragte saam om Abdul Aziz Abrahams van die Rangers-rugbyklub op aanval te stuit. Die spanne het mekaar Saterdag 12 September in die City Park-stadion in die Superliga C topagt-halfeindstryd gepak, met Kylemore wat met 30-27 die wedstryd beklink het. Foto: Rashied Isaacs

Villagers die gewone seisoen in die derde plek met 57 punte afgesluit, nadat hy geleidelik oorwinnings op sleuteloomblikke behaal het, terwyl Kylemore – wat vroeg in die seisoen voorlopers in

die liga was – in die vierde plek met 55 punte geëindig het. Beide spanne se sterk vertonings in die liga en hul klein punteverskil op die SLC-punteleer getuig weer eens dat die eindstryd

’n boeiende affêre sal wees – een wat ondersteuners van die afskop terdeë sal geniet. Intussen is Blue Stars United die afgelope naweek as die kampioen van die Noordelike liga

gekroon, nadat hy op tuisbodem met 27-13 met Blakes afgereken het. Die sege beteken ook dat dié span van Klapmuts aanstaande jaar in Superliga D sal meeding – ’n doel wat dié plaaslike klub aan die begin van die huidige seisoen vir sy spelers gestel het. BLUE STARS BEÏNDRUK Wat Blue Stars se prestasie meer indrukwekkend maak, is die feit dat hy nog twee wedstryde voor die einde van die seisoen moet speel. Verder het die span 16 van sy 18 wedstryde gewen, tot dusver ’n massiewe 81 punte ingesamel en sedert die vyfde speelweek bo-aan die punteleer gepronk. In ander Noordelike ligawedstryde was Stellenbosch-Coronations te sterk vir Excelsior (18-3), Cloetesville kon in Durbanville nie die aanslag van Morning Star United keer nie (42-20) en Whistling Wheels het ’n noue oorwinning oor Faure behaal (26-23). Die komende naweek sal Blue Stars hoop om sy voorlaaste wedstryd van die seisoen teen Corries in Stellenbosch te beklink, Blakes ontvang besoek van Morning Star, Cloetesville verwelkom Fisantekraal en Faure reis om kragte met Police Blackheath te meet. Excelsior geniet ’n loslootjie.

Fairtree DP World cyclists’ pedalling power Team manager Chris Norton said the race course has some flowing single track, which the Fairtree DP World Cannondale riders really enjoy and know well. The team’s top riders were Jordaan who finished 22nd overall, followed by Ngidi (32nd) Motsokotisi (36th) and Tobigunya (38). “Tobigunya also won his age group, which is a phenomenal result. This bodes extremely well for races coming up such as the Wines2Whales

and we can see our teams really building endurance and fitness at the right time. Having five riders in the top 40 is beyond expectations,” Norton says. Mbhamali finished in 54th place and Mfazwe in 208th. The teamed thanked its sponsors DP World, Fairtree Capital, Cannondale and Biogen for the support. Luyanda Tobigunya of the Fairtree DP World Cannondale took ﬁrst place in his age category at the Ford Trailseeker MTB race at the weekend.

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