Eikestadnuus - E-Edition - 20 November 2025

Visit Stellenbosch partnerships ‘a success story’

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YaëlMalgas

Despite the many challenges the sector has faced, it has been a good year for tourism in Stellenbosch

So said Michael Ratcliffe, chairperson of Visit Stellenbosch during the tourism organisation’s annual general meeting at Protea Hotel in Stellenbosch on Friday 14 November Ratcliffe said the past year has been one filled with change for the sector “There has been a lot of disruption and change There has been plenty of transition, yet I would still categorise it as a good year,” he said “Without the support of the Visit Stellenbosch board and the entire tourism community, we wouldn’t have been

able to say that ”

Among the changes and challenges were the Stellenbosch Municipality’s proposed draft Stellenbosch municipal zoning scheme bylaw, which seeks to “regulate and control municipal zoning ”

“In Stellenbosch agriculture, wine, wine tourism and tourism are all the same thing,” Ratcliffe said “We drink from the same bottle so to speak ”

Another change was the appointment of Annemarie Liebenberg as CEO of Visit Stellenbosch in March The organisation also worked with a new mayor Jeremy Fasser, who replaced Gesie van Deventer late last year Ratcliffe thanked Fasser for listening to the sectors’ input on the proposed bylaw on which he was

committed to providing “intelligence feedback”

Visit Stellenbosch is a eightyear-old public-private partnership which, according to Ratcliffe, has been battle tested and is a success story of which to be proud – a sentiment that Western Cape Premier Alan Winde shares

In his keynote address Winde said: “Everything [Stellenbosch] seems to be doing in this ecosystem is really shooting the lights out, so let’s keep doing it Well done! Thank you for playing your part in creating jobs, opportunities, and building a resilient region ”

Winde’s pat on the back didn’t come without a caution He said while the sector works to attract tourists, it didn’t mean wine estates, accommodation and

experience providers are geared for the market they aim to attract “The challenge for government and the private sector, is to keep up At the moment, international arrivals into Cape Town is growing at 16%. That is huge, but are we passing enough plans? Are we attracting sufficient investors? Have we not only enough beds, but also experiences for visitors to do?”

According to Visit Stellenbosch there is plenty to do in the greater Stellenbosch The region has more than 800 km of trails to explore, more than 50 art galleries to visit, more than 150 wine farms and more than 200 restaurants Winde cautioned local stakeholders on operating times, rates that price-out domestic tourists and not becoming complacent

as part of the “gastronomy and wine” capital Fasser emphasised the importance of local tourism for the town He highlighted the recent annual Stellenbosch Garden Town, Wine Town and the Stellenbosch Street Soireés as collaborative events by Visit Stellenbosch and the municipality “Tourism is a lifeline that has sustained thousands of families, businesses and livelihoods across our area – from restaurants and wine farms to guest houses, tour operators and creators When tourism succeeds our local economy succeeds,” the mayor said According to research by Futureneer Advisors, 48 311 direct and indirect jobs were sustained by tourism in Stellenbosch in 2024

FWV beefs up security

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In response to recent a spate of burglaries on guest farms and growing safety concerns, the Franschhoek Wine Valley (FWV), decided enough is enough and assisted in sharpening the town’s security by launching an initiative to strengthen security and improve coordination among local safety partners

The tourism organisation has convened strategic sessions with key stakeholders, including private security providers, the fire and safety department, first responders, and senior representatives from the police to assess potential risks and develop a valley-wide safety strategy, said Ruth McCourt, FWV CEO

The outcome of the discussions have resulted in the establishment of a revised Franschhoek security cluster committee

The committee serves as a platform for cooperation between farms, hospitality providers, and local safety organisations Weekly meetings are being held to share updates, identify emerging threats, and coordinate all safety and security efforts.

The hospitality sector is working alongside FWV to introduce a basic grading framework that will help accommodation providers assess and strengthen their security readiness Property owners and businesses are also being encouraged to review and upgrade their infrastructure, with FWV offering guidelines and connections to vetted service providers, McCourt added

In addition to improving onthe-ground security, FWV is also developing a consistent public awareness campaign to keep residents and visitors informed McCourt said that, although recent incidents have understandably heightened concern, Franschhoek’s overall crime rate remains significantly lower than that of surrounding towns She pointed out that local policing capacity remains a major challenge to combat crime and the Franschhoek Police Station currently operates with only one response vehicle to cover the entire valley, “placing pressure on officers to respond swiftly to multiple incidents”

“This security initiative represents a united and proactive effort by residents, businesses, and law enforcement to maintain Franschhoek’s reputation as a safe and welcoming destination FWV has committed to providing regular updates as these measures continue to take shape ”

Eikestadnuus previously reported on various burglaries including one at a cottage on the Dieu Donné wine and guest farm in Uitkyk Street. According to information, the guest noticed the suspects outside and locked themselves in the bathroom, after which the suspects allegedly stole a purse and fled the scene

Three suspects are also being sought by police in connection with burglaries at Courcheval, Chamonix wine and guest farm, Terra de Luc guest farm, and Val d’Or estate, which al took place this year

Rifles, ammo seized

Stellenbosch police recently arrested a suspect who allegedly fired a firearm in Techno Park.

According to police reports a local security guard stopped a police officer to inform him that his colleague was in a fight with someone in possession of a firearm in Techno Park around 22:05 on Wednesday 5 November

When the police arrived in Quantum Street, they found a security guard with the suspect They searched him and confiscated a firearm in his possession

The police officers contacted the Local Criminal Record Centre (LCRC) and, while waiting, they came across a white Land Rover Defender in an open field in Quantum Street, which had the keys inside as well as a black rifle on the front passenger seat

The vehicle, along with the firearm, was taken to the local police station There the suspect confirmed the Land Rover

Defender and rifle belonged to him

In total police found a R5 rifle with 120 rounds, one R4 rifle and 14 9 mm rounds

The suspect was arrested on charges of discharging a firearm in a public place as well as criminal negligence with a firearm

The suspect appeared in the Stellenbosch Magistrates’ Court on Friday 7 November and since been released on bail.

Man ná wenk met vuurwapen en ammunisie betrap

Polisiebeamptes van Cloetesville het verlede Dinsdag (11 November) patrolliewerk verrig toe hulle inligting oor ’n onwettige vuurwapen ontvang

Die beamptes is na ’n woning in Eikestraat, waar hulle op ’n

klein geroeste vuurwapen met agt rondes ammunisie beslag gelê het

Volgens die Wes-Kaapse polisie is een verdage – vermoedelik by bendes betrokke – vir die onwettige besit van die vuurwapen en ammunisie in hegtenis geneem

Die gemeenskap word aangespoor om enige inligting oor misdrywe of verdagte gedrag anoniem by die CrimeStophulplyn 0860010111 aan te meld, of alternatiewelik deur die MySAPS-mobiele toepassing

Low child-vaccine uptake leads to preventable diseases

The Western Cape is seeing an increase in measles outbreaks in urban areas such as Khayelitsha, Mfuleni, Eerste River, Mitchells Plain, Kraaifontein and Wesbank.

The Western Cape Department of Health said the increase in measles cases was not unique to the province as South Africa was facing a decline in childhood-vaccination uptake, which posed a serious risk to public health and threatened the country’s efforts to eliminate vaccine-preventable diseases.

This decline has contributed to multiple outbreaks of measles, rubella and diphtheria across the province, signalling serious gaps in population immunity, the department said. Measles is highly contagious and infects the respiratory tract. Symptoms include high fever, a rash, runny nose, conjunctivitis and coughing. Health-care practitioners

can diagnose measles on signs, symptoms and a blood sample collected for laboratory testing.

“We ask that parents look out for measles symptoms and keep their children home when they have one or more of these symptoms so we can curb the spread of this highly contagious disease,” a spokesperson for the department urged

“Should your child run a fever, feel sleepy or struggle to eat, take them to the nearest clinic immediately. Potential complications of measles include pneumonia, diarrhoea, brain infection and blindness Complications are more serious in those who catch measles as young infants under two years of age, and in children who are malnourished.”

Free childhood vaccines are available at all public-health facilities and catch-up doses can be given if a child has missed a vaccination.

Seniors are mobile again

The Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM) officially handed 37 wheelchairs to 19 old-age homes and service centres at Paarl Town Hall on Monday 3 November, responding to growing public health needs The donation was made possible through the Rural and Social Development Programme, which allocated funding during budgeting to help vulnerable residents waiting for wheelchairs due to budgetary constraints CWDM identified the need through the District Health Forum, where multiple partners address mutual concerns “One wheelchair makes a difference,” said Councillor Minnie Petersen, addressing elderly representatives. “We from the Cape Winelands are here to make a difference in our community’s lives ” Executive Mayor Dr Elna von Schlicht praised the initiative: “Wheelchairs offer independence and dignity to patients while supporting caregivers This project proves why collaboration between government and multi-disciplinary platforms is so important.”

Newinbosch ‘vol tekortkominge’

YaëlMalgas

Waar hulle gedink het hulle koop hul droomhuise, het die proses om in hul permanente huise in te trek, vir sommige inwoners van die Newinboschontwikkeling in ’n nagmerrie ontaard.

Jennilee Geduld en haar man was van die kopers wat wonings in fase 1 van die behuisingsontwikkeling aan die buitewyke van Stellenbosch gekoop het Geduld sê die intrekdatum vir haar gesin is in 2024 verskeie kere uitgestel – soveel keer dat die gesin se meubels en huisgoed by familielede en vriende moes staan, in afwagting vir die dag wanneer die gesin in hul nuwe meenthuis kon intrek “Eers is ons gesê ons kan op 1Desember 2024 intrek en natuurlik het ons al ons besittings opgepak en gereed gemaak om te trek In November moes ons egter hoor die huis is nog nie afgeteken nie en ons sal nie in Desember kan intrek nie,” vertel sy Geduld sê die nuus was ’n skok Sy, haar man en hul vyfjarige seun was genoodsaak om vir drie weke by familielede in Eersterivier in te trek Januarie 2025 het gekom en gegaan en steeds kon die gesin nie intrek nie Die intrek het so lank gesloer dat die Geduld-gesin ’n ruk lank ’n woonstel in die ontwikkeling gehuur het Hul huurgeld is wel aan hulle terugbetaal In Junie is die gesin uiteindelik in hul eie meenthuis

“Wat die hele ongelukkigheid vererger het, was die gebrek aan klarigheid Niemand kon vir ons reguit antwoorde gee nie en die kommunikasie was swak ”

Geduld se frustrasies was egter nie verby nie Nadat die gesin ingetrek het, het hulle agtergekom daar is heelwat waterskade Dit het onder meer tot muf in die kombuiskaste gelei en die vloere in die woning laat skeeftrek

WATERSKADEINNUWEWONINGS

Nog ’n inwoner wat met Eikestadnuus gesels het, sê ten spyte van vele pogings deur nutsmanne om die waterskade te herstel, bly daar foute en die werk word nie ten volle en korrek uitgevoer nie

“Ons dak lek sedert ons ingetrek het

Volgens die kontrakteurs is dit ten volle herstel, maar ek weet nie of dit waar is nie

Elke keer wanneer dit gereën het, moes ons maar die emmers nader sleep, want dan lek dit Sedert ons in Oktober ingetrek het, was daar meer as 15 keer iemand wat na die muf in kaste, die vloer of die dak kom kyk het, maar die probleem word eenvoudig nie opgelos nie,” het die inwoner, wat saam met ’n eggenoot woon, vertel Hoewel hul woning nie na wense is nie, sê die inwoner veiligheid by Newinbosch is uitstekend en is die hoofrede hoekom hulle op die ontwikkeling besluit het

“Ek wens net die bestuur doen meer om

met ons as inwoners op te volg wanneer ons kla Die kommunikasie is uiters swak

Die probleme wat ons op die snag-lys aangemeld het, is steeds nie reggemaak nie ”

By navraag het Tarquin Geldenhuys, die projekbestuurder vir die ontwikkeling, gesê hulle aanskou die klagte van Newinbosch-inwoners in ’n ernstige lig

“Ons erken dat sommige inwoners voortdurende kommer aangemeld het ten spyte van vorige remedieërende pogings Elke geval is uniek en vereis individuele ondersoek om die oorsaak en gepaste oplossing te bepaal In sekere gevalle kan vertragings of herhaalde intervensies toegeskryf word aan die kapasiteitsbeperkings van ons tegniese en kontrakteurspanne, veral wanneer spesialis-insette benodig word Ons hersien hierdie gevalle aktief om te verseker dat alle uitstaande kwessies deeglik en doeltreffend opgelos word Ons is verbind om uitstaande probleme behoorlik op te los –nie net vinnig nie,” het hy verseker Hy erken dat van die vakmanskap vir die projek nie altyd na wense was nie en kontrakteurs wat swak werk verrig, is intussen vervang

‘HERSTELWERKVOOR2026VOLTOOI’ Tydens fase 1 van die ontwikkeling is 200 wonings oorhandig, met 22 wat nog deur die nuwe eienaars afgeteken moet word Geldenhuys sê die span werk om alle nodige werk voor die einde van die jaar te voltooi

Geduld sê dit is nie veel troos terwyl sy en haar gesin uit kratte en bokse moet leef nie Weens die swak toestand van die kombuis kan sy nie haar kos in die kaste plaas nie en sy stoor kos in kratte in die vertrek Daar is ook vele nuwe goed wat sy vir die nuwe huis gekoop het, onder meer ’n stoof, wat nog nie in die huis is nie omdat sy wag vir al die herstelwerk om voltooi te word

“Newinbosch se gehalteversekeringspro- ses is veelvlakkig en ontwerp om te verseker dat elke huis voldoen aan die standaarde wat verwag word,” sê Geldenhuys Dit sluit in voor-konstruksiebeplanning, inspeksies deur interne spanne, onafhanklike konsultante en regulerende liggame, asook gehaltebeheer-kontrolelyste van die kontrakteurs Die gehaltebeheer vind volgens Geldenhuys deur die bouproses plaas en word hersien om voldoening aan ooreengekome standaarde te verseker Volgens Geldenhuys is “belangrike lesse geleer” tydens fase 1 ’n Nuwe stelsel is ingestel om beter tred te hou van inwoners se klagtes, die kontrakteurs se interne prosesse is verbeter en die span verantwoordelik vir die afronding van wonings se kapasiteit is vergroot Intussen sê Geduld sy hoop die herstelwerk sal, soos beloof, voor 31 Desember plaasvind

’n Eerste besoek aan middedorp vir gestremde inwoners

Die jaarlikse Walk With Disability het die afgelope Saterdag (15 November) in die Stellenbosch-middedorp plaasgevind Dié sewende staptog is deur die plaaslike organisasie ChangeAbility gereël, wat baanbrekerswerk met sy programme verrig om die lewe van mense met gestremdhede te verbeter. Altesaam 507 mense elk met ’n verskeidenheid gestremdhede en hul versorgers het die strate ingevaar Lede van Macassar se ChangeAbility het hul gate uit geniet, met sommige wat gesê het dit was hul eerste keer in die Eikestad Foto: Yaël Malgas

Cloetesviller skryf sy lewensverhaal

Yaël Malgas

Familie en vriende van die Cloetesviller Pieter Hough het die afgelope Saterdag (15 November) saam met dié nuwe skrywer die bekendstelling van sy memoires gevier.

Hough (71) het ’n jaar geneem om verhale uit sy lewe neer te pen. Die idee vir die skryf van sy memoires het gekom nadat een van sy oudkollegas sy eie boek geskryf het.

Met sy oorlede vrou, sy dogter, Petro, en seun, Heylen, wat bankvas agter hom gestaan het, het Hough geskryf oor sy grootwordjare in Tulbagh, sy skooljare in Ceres en hoe hy uiteindelik in die Eikestad beland het. Hier het hy verskeie werksposisies gehad, met die grootste gedeelte van sy loopbaan in die diens van die Universiteit Stellenbosch.

Onder die ervarings wat Hough in My death-defying miracles – How I met my higher self deel, is hoe hy en sy gesin deur die 1961-aardbeweging gekom het. “Ons het almal gedink dit is oordeelsdag. Een van die nadraaie van die gebeurtenis was dat die weermag gekom en tente opgeslaan het waarin die gemeenskap tydelik gewoon het. Die tente is agter die laerskool opgerig en toe is daar nie meer verskonings vir my ma om my nie skool toe te stuur nie,” vertel Hough skertsend.

Voor die aardbeweging het hy sy ma daagliks gevra om hom by ’n skool in te skryf, omdat hy toe reeds 8 jaar oud was.

Hough se boek vertel van die moeilike tye, sy geloof en die vele wonderwerke wat sy lewe gespaar het.

Volgens Nicky Johannes, ’n goeie vriend van Hough, sal lesers Hough in die verhale herken, maar in sommige gebeure het hy nie sy vriend herken nie.

Hough se susters, Elize Abrahams (69) en Magrieta Flaandek (61), was die afgelope Saterdag by die boekbekendstelling by die Ou Lückhof-gebou en het onder meer vertel hul ouboet was gewis hul ma se oogappel.

Hough se kinders het hul pa veral vir sy deursettingsvermoë om die boek te voltooi, geprys.

20 years of service and sacrifice

As the festive season approaches, often referred to as the “silly season”, first responders face increased pressure and numerous challenges

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Uniform Service, when those in uniform come together for a special service, seeking strength from the Divine in honouring their calling

The event will be held at the Volkskerk van Afrika in Ida’s Valley at 10:00 this Sunday (23 November)

To support emergency personnel emotionally and spiritually in this demanding period, Uniform Services are held across various regions, bringing front-line staff together for collective prayer, encouragement and preparation

This meaningful initiative was founded by Pastor Jenny Willemse in 2005 She envisioned creating a space for those in uniform to gather in unity, seek strength and honour their calling

The service will pay tribute to the men and women who lost their lives in the line of duty, while also offering thanks to God for His continued protection over all who serve

The community is warmly invited to join this milestone event For more information, phone Pastor Jenny Willemse on 073 367 3981

Fosteringloveforreading

Local author Monique Classen launched a collection of four new Christian books and is celebrating by giving back to libraries and educating the next generation of readers.

The launch of the diverse collection, which includes a children’s book and a biblical study, is coupled with a generous donation drive and a competition for local educares.

Classen penned the four distinct books, designed to share messages of faith and hope with readers of all ages and back-

grounds. The books are Dancing with the Divine: A Journey of Movement and Spirit, Obadiah: Humility and Obedience, Prayers for Little Ones and The First Family: Adam, Eve and God Beyond the launch Classen is showing commitment to her community with a book donation and competition.

A copy of one of the books will be donated to Eerste River, Stellenbosch and Somerset West libraries, while local educares can enter a competition for their children to win copies of either Prayers for Little Ones or The First Fami-

ly: Adam, Eve and God.

The latter initiative aims to foster a love for reading from a young age.

“I believe in the power of storytelling to connect people with their faith and it’s a privilege to share these messages with my community,” said Classen

“By working with our local libraries and educares we can put these books directly into the hands of those who will benefit most.”

For more information on the book collection, contact Classen on 069 615 0600 or moniqueclassen350@gmail.com.

Werkende Stellenbossers volhard vir rekenaarvaardighede

’n Groep Stellenbossers is onlangs danksy die Wiskunde Speel-Speel-program met rekenaarvaardighede bemagtig Mildred Davids is die fasiliteerder van die rekenaarvaardigheidsklasse vir werkende mense, wat by die Ou Lückhoff-gebou aangebied is. Die kursus bestaan uit naweek-klasse vir drie maande en die deelnemers het onlangs hul sertifikate vir voltooiing van die program ontvang Die kursus is deur die Jannie Mouton-stigting en die Universiteit Stellenbosch geborg Saam met die studente is Janice Carelse, Mildred Davids (projekbestuurder) en Jubelian Korkie (administrateur by die Ou Lückhoff-gebou)

NOTICE OF LAND DEVELOPMENTAPPLICATION

APPLICATION FOR SPLIT ZONING ON PORTION 5 OF FARM 513, STELLENBOSCH – PRET OPDIE PLAAS

ThefollowinglanduseapplicationintermsoftheStellenboschLandUsePlanningBylawrefers:

Application PropertyAddress: Portion 5 of Farm 513, Stellenbosch

Application Property Number: Pret op die Plaas, Blaauwklip-Wes, Stellenbosch

Applicant: Arch Town Planners (Pty) Ltd (Carlien Coetzee, carlien@archtownplanners co za)

Owner: Chardonne Eiendomme CC Application Reference: TP1394/2025

Descriptionoflanddevelopmentproposal:

ApplicationismadeintermsofSection15(2)(a)oftheStellenboschMunicipalLandUsePlanning By-law 2023forthefollowingonPortion5ofFarm513 Stellenbosch:

• Rezoning in terms of section 15(2)(a) of said bylaw to rezone a portion of the farm (±3000m²)toEducationZone,inordertoaccommodatetheexistingDaycarecentre(Pretop-die-Plaaspre-school)

• Permission required in terms of restrictive title deed condition clause E 3 as held in the tittledeedNo T100589/1997inordertoallowtheexistingDayCareCentre

Notice is hereby given in terms of the provisions of the said Bylaw that the above-mentioned applicationhasbeensubmittedtotheStellenboschMunicipalityforconsideration Theapplication is available for inspection on the Planning Portal of the Stellenbosch Municipal Website for the duration of the public participation process at the following address: https://wwwstellenbosch govza/planning/documents/planning-notices/land-use-applicationsadvertisements If the website or documents cannot be accessed, an electronic copy of the applicationmustberequestedfromtheApplicant

Youareherebyinvitedtosubmitcommentsand/orobjectionsontheapplicationintermsofSection 50 of the said bylaw Written comment, which must include the reference to the application, the name,contactdetailsandphysicaladdressofthepersontosubmitthecomments,thereasonsfor thecomments andtheinterestofthepersonwhosubmitsthecommentintheapplication maybe submitted to the Applicant by electronic mail as follows: carlien@archtownplanners co za By lodging an objection, comment or representation, the person doing so acknowledges that informationmaybemadeavailabletothepublicandtotheapplicant

The comments must be submitted within 30 days from the date of this notice to be received on or beforetheclosingdateof16January2026

TheMunicipality,intermsofSection50(5)ofthesaidBylaw,mayrefusetoacceptanycomments/ objectionreceivedaftertheclosingdate

ForanyenquiriesontheApplicationortheaboverequirements,orifyouareunabletowriteand/or submityourcommentsasprovidedfor,youmaycontacttheApplicantforassistanceatthee-mail addressprovidedortelephonicallyat0722625304duringnormalofficehours Yoursfaithfully

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VAN GRONDONTWIKKELINGSAANSOEK

AANSOEK OM SPLIT SONERING OPGEDEELTE 5 VAN PLAAS 513, STELLENBOSCH – PRET OPDIE PLAAS

Die volgende grondgebruiksaansoek in terme van Stellenbosch se Verordeninge op Grondgebruikbeplanningverwys:

Adres van aansoek eiendom: Gedeelte 5 van Plaas 513, Stellenbosch

Aansoek eiendom beskrywing: Pret op die Plaas, Blaauwklip-Wes, Stellenbosch

Aansoeker: Arch Town Planners (Pty) Ltd (Carlien Coetzee, carlien@archtownplanners co za)

Eienaar: Chardonne Eiendomme CC

Aansoek Verwysing: TP1394/2025

Besonderhedevandiegrondgebruiksaansoek:

Aansoek word gedoen in terme van Artikel 15(2)(a) van die Stellenbosch Municipaliteit se Beplanningsverordening (2023) ten einde voorsienning te maak vir die volgende op Gedeelte 5 vanPlaas513 Stellenbosch:

• Hersoneringingevolgeartikel15(2)(a)vangenoemdeverordeningom‘ngedeeltevandie plaas (±3 000m²) na Onderwyssone te hersoneer, ten einde die bestaande Dagsorgsentrum(Pret-op-die-Plaasvoorskool)teakkommodeer

• Toestemming benodig ingevolge beperkende titelakte-voorwaarde klousule E 3 soos uiteengesitintitelaktenr T100589/1997omdiebestaandeDagsorgsentrumtoetelaat Kennis word hiermee gegee in terme van die voorskrifte van die genoemde Verordeninge dat bovermelde aansoek by die Stellenbosch Munisipaliteit ingedien is vir oorweging Die aansoek is beskikbaarvirinsaeopdieBeplanningsPortaalvandieStellenboschMunisipaliteitseWebtuistevir dietydsduurvandiepubliekedeelnameprosesbydievolgendeadres: https://wwwstellenbosch govza/planning/documents/planning-notices/land-use-applicationsadvertisements Indien die webtuiste of tersaaklike dokumente nie toeganglik is nie moet die Aansoekerversoekwordom nelektroniesekopievandieaansoekbeskikbaartestel Kommentaaren/ofbeswarekanvervolgensgedienwordopdieaansoekintermsvanArtikel50van die tersaaklike Verordening Skriftelike kommentaar, wat besonderhede ten opsigte van die verwysings nommer van de aansoek, die name, fisiese adres en kontak besonderhede van die persoon wat die kommentaar lewer die redes vir die kommentaar en die belang van die persoon wat die kommentaar lewer in die aansoek by die Aansoeker ingedien word by wyse van elektroniese pos as volg: Marike Bolz, carlien@archtownplanners co za Deur 'n beswaar, kommentaarofvertoëterig,erkendiepersoonwatditdoendatinligtingaandiepubliekenaandie aansoekerbeskikbaargestelkanword

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Movie magic in Winelands

Guests are invited to sit back and relax as the Galileo Open Air Cinema travels to stunning venues around the Winelands for another season of stars, surprises and summer loving

An all-new constellation of blockbuster movies at award-winning wine estates awaits and, with more amazing locations to visit, guests have lots to do and explore this season

While waiting for a classic movie to start at sunset on the big screen you can expect a picnic with yummy food, sweet treats and award-winning local wines A unique experience, including games, prizes, giveaways, music and more, is perfect for parties, dates and family gatherings

Galileo Winelands favourites Blaauwklippen, Lourensford, Nederburg, Leopard’s Leap, Plaisir, Zevenwacht, Asara, Diemersfontein and Morgenhof remain must-visit venues this season

Spread throughout Stellenbosch, Paarl, Kuils River, Wellington, Somerset West and Franschhoek, guests are truly spoilt

for choice and can visit premier estates in all major Winelands areas

The Galileo Open Air Cinema 2025-’26 Winelands screening schedule is a delightful mix Locals of the greater Stellenbosch and Franschhoek areas can look forward to screenings of 500 Days of Summer at Asara (Saturday 29 November), Mamma Mia!, Here we go again at Blaauwklippen (Saturday 13 December), The Holiday at Allée Bleue (Saturday 20 December), The Proposal at Blaauwklippen (Saturday 10 January 2026), The Notebook at Allée Blue (Saturday 17 January 2026), Notting Hill at Leopard’s Leap (Saturday 31 January 2026), Dirty Dancing at Blaauwklippen (Saturday 21 February 2026), Serendipity at Morgenhof (Saturday 28 February 2026) and Mamma Mia! at Leopard’s Leap (Saturday 21 March 2026).

The gates open at 18:00 on weekdays and 17:00 on Saturdays and Sundays, with the movie commencing after sunset TicketpricesstartatR155perperson,bookyour placeonlinethroughWebtickets

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FRIDAY21NOVEMBER

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DONDERDAG27NOVEMBER

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FRIDAY28NOVEMBER

DevonValley:TheHOUSEOFJ.C.LEROUXhostsa vibranteveningofmusic,bubblesandcelebration, featuringaliveperformancebysinger-songwriter ShekhinahforJC Fridays Lovedforhervelvetyvoice andhonest,soulfullyrics,Shekhinahisacelebrated musicaltalents Heraward-winningdebutalbum, RoseGold,wentmulti-platinum,anditssuccessor, TroubleinParadise,confirmedherasaleadingvoicein popandR&Bwithhitslike“Suited ,“PleaseMr ,and “Different” Guestswillbewelcomedwithaglassof bubblybeforeenjoyingaguidedtastingoffiveJC Le Rouxsparklingwinespairedwithyourchoiceofdecadentnougat,artisanalchocolateorbiltong Tickets costR350eachathttps://jcleroux howlerco za

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WEDNESDAY3DECEMBER

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Art students exhibit

Come to the opening of the Marie Stander School of Art’s annual Student Art Exhibition and enjoy an evening of beautiful art,wine and live music Among the speakers is artist Louis Jansen van Vuuren and the artwork on display a show of the students’work over the year, showing a variety of subjects and mediums Definitely not to be missed Opening at the PJ Olivier Art Centre in Stellenbosch on Tuesday 25 November at 18:30,the exhibition is on from Wednesday 26 November to Monday 1 December Pictured are students of Mariè Stander (from left) Annelie Morkel,Adele PrinslooCille and Louise Niemand,working from a live model and finishing their artwork before their final student exhibition