Eikestadnuus - E-Edition - 5 February 2026

Oestyd met sopie wyn gevier

Landbouwerkers, besoekers, Stellenbossers, werkers van die Stellenbosch-munisipaliteit en dr. Ivan Meyer, die Wes-Kaapse LUR vir landbou, ekonomiese ontwikkeling en toerisme, het die afgelope Saterdag (31 Januarie) in die middedorp byeengekom vir die 55ste weergawe van die Stellenbosch-oesparade. Dié jaarlikse parade is ter viering van die parstyd, wat tans aan die gang is. Volledige berig en nog foto’s op bl. 4. Foto: Yaël

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didaat opgeraap het.

Drie Stellenbosse skole en leerders van ander skole in die dorp is onder die provinsie se bestes, wat verlede Donderdag (29 Januarie) tydens die Wes-Kaapse Onderwysdepartement (WKOD) se 2025- Nasionale Senior Sertifikaat (NSS)-prysuitdeling by Leeuwenhof vereer is.

Dié jaarlikse spoggeleentheid word deur die onderwysdepartement en die Wes-Kaapse premier, Alan Winde, aangebied en vier die uitstaande akademiese prestasies van die provinsie se skole en kandidate in die matriekeindeksamen.

Onder die skole wat vanjaar vereer is, is Rhenish Girls’ High School, die Hoër Meisieskool Bloemhof en Paul Roos Gimnasium. Al drie skole is onder die

provinsie se 20 beste skole (80 of meer kandidate), met Rhenish wat die vierde plek op dié lys beklee, Bloemhof die vyfde plek en PRG die negende plek.

Bloemhof is ook onder die skole wat vir volgehoue akademiese uitnemendheid vereer is. Die skool het ’n prys ontvang nadat dit vir oor vyf jaar (2021 tot 2025) ’n slaagsyfer van 95% en hoër gehandhaaf het. Dié erkenning volg kort nadat die Skoleondersteuningsentrum die skool as die land se beste Afrikaanse skool aangewys het, gegrond op die aantal onderskeidings per kandidaat van die NSS-eksamen.

Altesaam 140 kandidate van Bloemhof het die eksamen afgelê, met dié klas wat altesaam 508 onderskeidings teen ’n gemiddelde 3,62 onderskeidings per kan-

Bloemhof en Rhenish het onderskeidelik die eerste en tweede plek vir die bevordering van tegniese vakke verwerf. “Ons is baie trots om aan te kondig dat Rhenish die algehele vierde plek in die Wes-Kaap verwerf het – ’n merkwaardige prestasie wat uit die toewyding van ons 2025-matriekklas spruit,” lui ’n inskrywing op hul Facebookblad. “Geluk aan ons leerders, personeel en die klas van 2025 vir hierdie uitstaande prestasies.” Katie Pratt van Rhenish is as die provinsie se beste leerder in visuele kunste aangewys, terwyl die dux-leerder Kristin Williamson asook Chloe Farrel onder die 10 beste Wes-Kaapse matriekleeders geëindig het.

Bloemhof het ook ’n toekenning vir uitnemendheid in Afrikaans-huistaal ontvang. “Bloemhof se klas van 2025 het met ’n vakgemiddelde van 82% en bykans 70% van die graadgroep wat in die NSS

onderskeidings in dié vak behaal het, die provinsie se algehele beste prestasie in Afrikaans-huistaal gelewer,” lui ’n inskrywing op die skool se Facebookblad.

“Ons is nie net trots op ons leerders nie, maar ook trots op die kundige leerkragte – Hesmé de Klerk, O’Dine Lategan (vakhoof), Louise Joubert, Irene Kritzinger, Santjie van Vuuren en Lida de la Bat.”

Benewens die algehele prestasie van PRG het twee van die skool se leerders, Aaron Miller en Ian Lubbe, die top-40-lys met onderskeidelik nege onderskeidings en ’n gemiddelde van 94,83% en 10 onderskeidings en ’n gemiddelde van 94,67% gehaal.

Marguerite Steenkamp van die Hoërskool Stellenbosch is ook vir haar prestasie in Afrikaans-huistaal vereer. Sy en twee ander leerders het die hoogste punt (97%) vir Afrikaans-huistaal in die NSS-eksamen behaal.

Fatal bike crash

A fatal collision at a busy Somerset West intersection claimed the life of a 32-year-old motorcyclist last Thursday morning (29 January).

Warrant Officer Suzan Jantjies, spokesperson for Somerset West police, confirmed that the incident occurred around 09:45 at the intersection of Winery and Raithby roads.

According to Jantjies, the motorcyclist was travelling on a black BMW along Winery Road towards the R44, when he reportedly attempted to overtake a truck moving in the same direction.

At the same time, the driver of an old white Toyota Corolla station wagon was turning into Raithby Road, resulting in a collision between the motorcycle and the vehicle.

The motorcyclist was apparently flung from the bike when it crashed into the rear of the vehicle.

Emergency services and Somerset West police responded to the accident, where the 32-year-old died at the scene from serious injuries.

Police are investigating a case of culpable homicide following the accident. No arrests have been made.

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Man (19) helderoordag doodgeskiet

Twee gemaskerde en gewapende mans het na bewering die afgelope Vrydag (30 Januarie) helderoordag ’n 19-jarige man naby ’n winkelsentrum in Cloetesville koelbloedig doodgeskiet. Luidens ’n polisieverslag het beamptes omstreeks 15:30 op die toneel in Langstraat gereageer, waar hulle die liggaam van Renaldo Anthony gevind het. Hy is deur nooddienste op die toneel

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dood verklaar. “Hy (Anthony) het skietwonde aan sy bors opgedoen en koeëldoppies is deur die beamptes op die toneel versamel,” het AO Zenobia Sedeman, ’n woordvoerder van die Cloetesville-polisie, gesê. Anthony het altesaam ses skietwonde aan sy bolyf gehad. Volgens Sedeman is die polisie deur omstanders ingelig dat die gesigte van die twee onbekende ver-

dagtes met balaklavas bedek is. “In hierdie stadium versamel lede van die Cloetesville-speurtak steeds inligting oor die voorval,” het Sedeman bygevoeg. Die polisie ondersoek ’n moordsaak, en die motief vir die aanval is nog onbekend.

Niemand is nog in verband met die voorval in hegtenis geneem nie, sê Sedeman.

Skoolhoof voor oor beweerde aanranding

Yaël Malgas

Die plaaslike skoolgemeenskap is in rep in roer nadat ’n skoolhoof verlede week in die Stellenbosch-landdroshof verskyn het in verband met beweerde seksuele aanranding.

Die skoolhoof het op Donderdag 29 Januarie in die hof verskyn na aanleiding van bewerings deur ’n kollega. Die klaer voer aan die hoof het haar seksueel aangerand in Desember 2025 tydens die skool se jaareindbyeenkoms, wat by die skool gehou is.

By navraag het Millicent Merton, ’n woordvoerder van die Wes-Kaapse On-

AANSUIWERINGSBEGROTING 2025/2026 EN HERSIENDE DIENSLEWERING EN BEGROTINGSIMPLEMENTERINGSPLAN 2025/2026

Hiermee word kennis gegee dat die Aansuiweringsbegroting 2025/2026 en die Hersiende Dienslewering en Begrotingsimplimenteringsplan vir 2025/2026 is op 28 Januarie 2026 kragtens Artikels 28 (2)(a), 28 (2)(b), 28 (2)(d), 28 (2)(f), 28 (2)(g), 28 (5) en 54 (3) van die Plaaslike Regering: Wet op Munisipale Finansiële Bestuur 2003 (Wet Nr 56 van 2003) en Artikel 23(1) en 23(3) van die Plaaslike Regering: Munisipale Begrotings-en Rapporteringsregulasies, deur die Raad goedgekeur is. Die begroting word hiermee bekendgemaak aan die publiek kragtens Regulasie 26 van die Plaaslike Regering: Munisipale Begrotings- en Rapporteringsregulasies.

Ingevolge Artikel 21A van die Plaaslike Regering: Munisipale Stelsels Wet, 2000 (Wet Nr 32 van 2000), stel die Stellenbosch Munisipaliteit hiermee die gemeenskap in kennis dat die Aansuiweringsbegroting en Hersiende Dienslewering en Begrotingsimplementeringsplan dokumentasie vir die 2025/2026 finansiële jaar gedurende kantoor-ure beskikbaar sal wees by die ondergemelde munisipale kantore en biblioteke. Die goedgekeurde dokumente is ook op die munisipaliteit se webwerf (www.stellenbosch.gov.za) beskikbaar Die munisipale kantore en biblioteke waar dokumente geplaas gaan word is as volg: Munisipale Kantoor Pleinstraat, Stellenbosch; Munisipale Kantoor Hugenoteweg, Franschhoek; Munisipale Kantoor Hoofweg, Pniël; Alle Wykskantore; Biblioteek, Pleinstraat, Stellenbosch; Biblioteek, Sonnebloemstraat, Ida’s Vallei, Stellenbosch; Biblioteek, Langstraat, Cloetesville, Stellenbosch; Biblioteek, Masithandanestraat, Kayamandi, Stellenbosch; Biblioteek, Hoofweg, Pniël; Biblioteek, Reservoirstraat-Wes, Franschhoek; en Biblioteek, Le Roux Straat, Groendal, Franschhoek. G Mettler Munisipale Bestuurder

derwysdepartement, bevestig ’n interne ondersoek is ook van stapel gestuur na aanleiding van die bewerings.

Merton het gesê die beweerde voorval is op Vrydag 12 Desember 2025 aan die departement se direktoraat vir werknemersverhoudings gerapporteer. Sy het bygevoeg moontlike dissiplinêre aksie kan teen die skoolhoof geneem word afhangend van die ondersoek se uitslae.

Die ondersoek duur voort.

Intussen is die skool se adjunkhoof aan die stuur van sake sedert die begin van die nuwe skooljaar. Ouers is gesê die hoof is nie by die skool nie weens siekteverlof.

the documents will be placed are as follows: Municipal Office, Plein Street, Stellenbosch; Municipal Office, Hugenote Way, Franschhoek; Municipal Office Main Road, Pniël; All Ward offices; Library Plein Street, Stellenbosch; Library, Sonnebloem Street, Ida’s Valley, Stellenbosch; Library Long Street, Cloetesville Stellenbosch; Library Masithandane Street, Kayamandi, Stellenbosch; Library, Main Road, Pniël; Library Reservoir Street West, Franschhoek; and Library, Le Roux Street, Groendal, Franschhoek.

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Dit blyk die plaaslike skoolgemeenskap is verdeeld oor die bewerings en vele ouers en inwoners het hul kommentaar wyd en syd op sosiale media gelig.

Tydens verlede week se hofverskyning het die onderwyser aangedui hy sal van ’n nuwe regspan gebruik maak. Die saak is dus tot Donderdag 26 Februarie uitgestel wanneer die hoof se nuwe regsverteenwoordiger na verwagting op die rekord vir hom sal kom.

Die hoof is tans uit op borgtog en is deur die hof gemaan om geen kontak met die klaer te hê nie. As deel van sy borgtogvoorwaardes mag hy nie haar eiendom of huis betree nie.

LONIKEZELO LWENKONZO KWAKUNYE

SOPHUNYEZO SOHLAHLO LWABIWO-MALI LUKA-2025/2026 Sazisa malunga nokuphunyezwa koHlengahlengiso kuHlahlo-lwabiwo Mali kwakunye Nohambiso lweNkonzo oluhlaziyiweyo nesiCwangciso sokusetyenziswa koHlahlo lwabiwo-mali lonyaka wama 2025/2026 liBhunga ngomhla wama-28 kuJanuary ka-2026 ngokwesahluko sama-28 (2)(a), 28 (2)(b), 28 (2)(d), 28 (2)(f), 28 (2)(g), 28 (5) no 54(3) soMthetho wokuLawula iiMali zikaMasipala (Isicatshulwa-Mthetho sama-56 ka-2003) nesahluko 23 (1) no 23(3) soHlahlo lwabiwo-mal lukaMasipala nemiGomo yokunika ingxelo. Oluhlahlo-lwabiwo mali lukaMasipala likhutshwa esidlangalaleni ngokomgqaliselo woMthethomgaqo wama-26 kuMthetho woHlahlo-lwabiwo mali lukaMasipala nemiGaqo yokunika ingxelo.

Ngokwesahluko sama-21A soMthetho kaMasipala ongokwenziwa kwezinto (Isicatshulwa-Mthetho sama-32 ka-2000) zikaMasipala waseStellenbosch wazisa uluntu ukuba umqulu wohlahlo lwabiwo-mal elihlengahlengisiweyo uzakufumaneka ngee-yure zomsebenzi kumagumbi okusebenzela kamasipala akhankanyiweyo ngezantsi apha. Lomqulu ophunyeziweyo ukwafumaneka kwiwebhusayithi kaMasipala (www.stellenbosch.gov.za) kunye nakwezi ndawo zilandelayo: iOfisi kaMasipala, Plein Street, Stellenbosch; iOfisi kaMasipala, Hugenote Way, Franschhoek; iOfisi kaMasipala, Main Road, Pniël; nakwiiOfisi zooCeba; iThala leencwadi, Plein Street, Stellenbosch; iThala leencwadi, Sonnebloem Street, Ida’s Valley Stellenbosch; iThala leencwadi, Long Street, Cloetesville, Stellenbosch; iThala leencwadi, Masithandane Street, Kayamandi, Stellenbosch; iThala leencwadi Main Road, Pniël; iThala leencwadi Reservoir Street West, Franschhoek; iThala leencwadi ,Le Roux Street, Groendal, Franschhoek NguG. Mettler Umphathi kwaMasipala

Cableway backed by most residents

Jana Scheepers

An independent Ipsos poll commissioned by the developers of the proposed Franschhoek Cableway has found strong overall support for the project among local residents, with nearly twothirds of respondents indicating they are strongly in favour of the development.

According to Prof David Venter, a specialist in negotiation, conflict resolution and leadership appointed by the Franschhoek Cableway to engage with both supporters and opponents of the project, the independent Ipsos poll showed overwhelming support for the project, with 64% of Franschhoek residents strongly in favour.

However, concerns were also raised by older members of the community.

IPSOS POLL

The study, conducted over a 12-week period, surveyed a scientifically-selected sample of 500 Franschhoek residents aged 18 and older.

Ipsos used in-person, computer-assisted personal interviews conducted at high-traffic locations across the town, supported by a community outreach and pre-booking process to ensure accessibility and broad participation.

According to a summary of the poll supplied to Eikestadnuus, the methodology was designed to be both inclusive and representative of the town’s diverse population.

Interviews were conducted in English, Afrikaans and isiXhosa, the final sample comprising 400 South African citizens and 100 non-South African residents.

Business owners accounted for 74 respondents across a wide range of sectors.

The poll found that around seven in 10 respondents were in favour of the aerial cableway, with nearly two-thirds indicating strong support.

Approximately half of those surveyed believe the development would have a positive impact on their households, while 78% expected it to result in job creation and wider economic benefits.

Support was broadly consistent across

race, gender, education and employment status, particularly among tourism-related businesses such as accommodation, food and beverage, transport and retail.

However, opposition was notably higher among older residents, with about 30% of respondents aged 55 and over strongly opposed to the project.

While many residents view the cableway as an opportunity to stimulate tourism and economic growth, a minority raised concerns about potential negative impacts.

These include increased traffic congestion, noise pollution, strain on local infrastructure and possible damage to the natural environment and Franschhoek’s character.

Ipsos noted that although overall sentiment is positive, further acceptance of the project will depend on clear and credible mitigation measures addressing traffic management, environmental protection and preservation of the town’s aesthetic and community identity.

Venter urged anyone wishing to review the study to contact him directly.

He added that the 500 participants interviewed exceeded the sample size typically required to ensure a fair and representative reflection of sentiment within the town.

TRAFFIC CONGESTION

Venter explained that one of the mitigation measures the developers of the Franschhoek Cableway will, on approval from the Department of Forestry, Fisher-

ies and the Environment (DFFE), adopt is the construction of the Robbertsvlei Road that would be upgraded for the cableway’s mandatory shuttle service.

He explained that it would be compulsory for visitors to the cableway to park at a designated parking spot outside the town whereafter shuttles would pick clients up and drop them off at the base of the cableway at Haute Cabrière.

FRANSCHHOEK CABLEWAY

Venter said the project is expected to cost approximately R500 million and that, following a two-year period since its launch, all supporting documentation –including the required impact assessments – will be submitted to the department in June.

Afterwards, the project will again be advertised for a 30-day public comment period.

He noted that the public continued to refer to the development as the “Skytram”, despite the project's having been rebranded several months ago.

The development is now officially known as the Franschhoek Cableway, with Pieter Graaff named as one of the developers. Graaff, who also co-owns the Table

Apply for arts and cultural funding

The provincial Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport has opened its annual call for funding applications for organisations and individuals in the arts and culture sector.

Funding is available in various categories, including cultural tourism, literature, film, language promotion and preservation and the performing arts. The criteria and categories for funding as well

as application forms are available online.

“The arts and culture sector plays a crucial role in the Western Cape in creating job opportunities, bringing visitors to our province and growing our local economy,”

Ricardo Mackenzie, provincial minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, said. “We have a wealth of talent in our province and we are committed to supporting our local

artists and organisations in this sphere to ensure they continue their work.”

Applications for funding close on Monday 9 March at 23:59. Applicants are urged to submit at least 24 to 48 hours before the deadline. Applications received the closing date will not be considered.

 Find application forms and criteria at https://www.westerncape.gov.za/cas/ service/arts-and-culture-funding.

Mountain Aerial Cableway, is one of South Africa’s largest soft fruit producers. He is also involved in the country’s wine industry.

According to Venter the project has evolved since it was first introduced to the public in February 2024.

One of the key changes includes the relocation of the upper station within the Mount Rochelle Nature Reserve further back from the ridge line to reduce its visual impact and avoid obstructing the natural scenery.

Venter further emphasised that noise pollution during construction would be kept to a minimum.

Helicopters transporting materials to the upper cable station will operate from the far side of Mount Rochelle, flying routes that face away from the town.

He added that a trust for the Franschhoek community will be established as part of the project. While further details are not yet available, more information will be shared in due course.

In addition, Venter said the Franschhoek Cableway has introduced a public awareness initiative, which includes placing informational stickers on the rear windows of taxis operating in the town.

Optog vier oestyd in en om S’bosch

Yaël Malgas

Die 55ste weergawe van die gewilde Stellenbosch-oesparade het die afgelope Saterdag (30 Januarie) ter viering van die parstyd deur die dorp se strate gevaar.

Terwyl werkers op wynplase in en om Stellenbosch woeker om druiwe van die wingerd na die bottel te kry, het plaaslike agriwerkers aan die jaarlikse parade deelgeneem. Wynplase het oudergewoonte met hul vlotte deur die strate beweeg terwyl die trompoppies van Pieter Langeveldt Primêr met hul danspassies geswaai en draai het en die manne van Paul Roos Gimnasium se tromlyn gehelp het om die tempo te hou. Stellenbosch se burgemeester, Jeremy Fasser, het gesê die optog is nie net ’n tyd vir feesvieringe nie, maar ook om stil te staan en dankie te sê. “Hierdie is ’n oomblik om die harde werk van die hande en harte agter die bottels wyn te erken. Dit maak nie saak in watter rigting jy uit die dorp beweeg nie, want van Klapmuts tot Vlottenburg, Pniël en Somerset-Wes... wingerde is uiters belangrik vir Stellenbosch. Wyn is deel van ons kultuur, ons unieke erfenis en ’n katalisator vir Stellenbosch se ekonomie,” het Fasser

verduidelik.

Talle internasionale besoekers het ook die geleentheid geniet.

Dr. Ivan Meyer, die Wes-Kaapse LUR vir landbou, ekonomiese ontwikkeling en toerisme, het besoekers van onder meer Nederland en Kanada verseker van die streek se beste wyne is reeds in hul tuislande beskikbaar. Meyer, wat op ’n Stellenbosse

Van Breda Agri-trekker aan die optog deelgeneem het, het die agriwerkers vir hul harde werk bedank.

Na afloop van die parade het werkers van die onderskeie wynplase die asem opgehou om te hoor wie vanjaar koning kraai vir die plaas met die beste gees sowel as beste vlot. Daar was geen keer aan die geesdrif van die span van Blaauwklippen (derde plek) en Bertha-wyn (tweede plek) nie, maar dit was die span van Skilpadvlei wat met die trofee vir die beste gees weggeloop het.

In die kompetisie vir die beste vlot het Asara met brons weggestap en Kaapzicht se dansend druiwe het hulle die tweede plek besorg, maar dit was Lanzerac wat vanjaar weer koning gekraai het met hul massiewe bottel pinotage en luukse vlot.

Eerwaarde Gurshon Pietersen het ’n seën oor parstyd uitgespreek en die agriwerkers sterkte toegewens met hul werk.

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KONSEP 2024/2025 JAARVERSLAG

Kennis geskied hiermee ingevolge artikel 21A van die Wet op Plaaslike Regering: Munisipale Stelsels, 2000 (Wet No. 32 van 2000), gelees saam met artikel 127(5)(a) van die Wet op Plaaslike Regering: Munisipale Finansiële Bestuur, 2003 (Wet No 56 van 2003), da t die konsep 2024/2025 Jaar versla g aan die Raad voorgelê is by Item R.16.12 van 29 Januarie 2026

Lede van die publiek en gemeenska ppe binne die area van die Kaa pse Wynland Distriksmunisipaliteit, Regeringsinstellings, die privaa t sektor en organe van die burgerlike samelewing word hiermee uitgenooi om kommentaar te lewer op die konsep Jaar versla g vir die 2024/2025 finansiële jaar

Die versla g sal vanaf 02 Februarie 2026 op die munisipale webblad: www.ca pewinelands.gov.za beskikbaar wees Elektroniese en/of hardekopieë is ook vir kommentaar en besigtiging beskikbaar Die dokumente kan via e-pos van Me. Bianca Daries by bianca@ca pewinelands.gov.za aangevra word.

Kommentaar met betrekking tot die konsep 2024/2025 Jaar versla g moet by die Kantoor van die Munisipale Bestuurder voor 12:00 op Vr yda g, 27 Februarie 2026 ingedien word. Persone wa t nie kan lees of skr yf nie, gestremdes of persone uit benadeelde groepe, wa t nie in staat is om geskrewe kommentaar voor te lê nie, kan hulp aanvra by enige van die kantore van die Kaa pse Wynland Distriksmunisipaliteit in Stellenbosch, Paarl, Worcester, Ceres en/of Robertson, om hul kommentaar af te neem en aan die Distriksmunisipaliteit voor te lê. Andersins kan Me. Bianca Daries via e-pos by bianca@ca pewinelands.gov.za genader word

Navrae kan gerig word aan: Kaa pse Wynland Distriksmunisipaliteit, Posbus 100, Stellenbosch 7599 of telefoon 0861 265 263 of per e-pos by: bianca@capewinelands.gov.za

H.F PRINS

MUNISIPALE BESTUURDER

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Distriksmunisipaliteit

Alexanderstraat 46 Stellenbosch 7600 Cape Winelands C distriCt muniCipality

Notice is hereby given in terms of section 21A of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act No. 32 of 2000), read with section 127(5)(a) of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Mana gement Act, 2003 (Act No. 56 of 2003) tha t the draft 2024/2025 Annual Report was tabled n the Council at Item C.16.12 of 29 Januar y 2026.

Members of the public and communities within the area of the Ca pe Winelands District Municipality, Government Institutions, the priva te sector and organs of civil society, are hereby invited to comment on the draft Annual Report for the 2024/2025 financial year.

The report can be accessed on the municipal website: www.ca pewinelands.gov.za from 02 Februar y 2026. Electronic and/or hard copies can be made available for viewing and comments. These can be requested from Ms. Bianca Daries via e-mail: bianca@ca pewinelands.gov.za.

Comments with regard to the draft 2024/2025 Annual Report must be submitted to the Office of the Municipal Mana ger before 12:00 on Friday, 27 Februar y 2026. An y person who cannot read or write, people with disabilities and people from disadvanta ged groups who are unable to submit written comments, may seek such assistance at an y of the offices of the Cape Winelands District Municipality in Stellenbosch, Paarl, Worcester, Ceres and/or Robertson, to ha ve their input or comments recorded and submitted to the District Municipality Alterna tively, contact Ms. Bianca Daries via e-mail: bianca@ca pewinelands.gov.za

Enquiries may be directed to: Ca pe Winelands District Municipality P.O. Box 100, Stellenbosch 7599 or telephone 0861 265 263 or via e-mail: bianca@ca pewinelands.gov.za.

H.F PRINS MUNICIPAL MANAGER Cape Winelands District Municipality 46 Alexander Street Stellenbosch 7600

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NOTICE

UYILO LOWAMA-2024/2025 LWENGXELO YONYAKA

Isaziso sinikwe ngokupha thelele kwicandelo lama- 21A

likaRhulumente waseKhay a: UmThetho weziXokelel wano zikaRhulumente, 2000 UmThetho onguNombolo wama32 wo wama-2000), ofundwa necandelo le-127(5)(a) likaRhulumente waseKhay a:UmThetho woLa wulo lweziMali kaMasipala, wo wama-2003 (UmThetho onguNombolo wama-56 wo wama- 2003) ukuba uyilo lo wama- 2024/2025 lweNgxelo yoNyaka imisel we kwiBhunga kw - Item C.16.12 yomhla wama29 kweyoMqungu wama- 2026. Amalungu oluntu na wasekuhlaleni kummandla wesiThili sikaMasipala waseCa pe Winelands, kumaziko karhulumente, kumacandelo abucala, ay amen ywe ukuba anike izimvo kuyilo lweNgxelo yoNy aka yon yaka-mali yo wama-2024/2025. Kungafikelel wa kwingxelo kule webhusayithi kamasipala: www.ca pewinelands.gov.za ukususela ngomhla we-02 EyoMdumba wama-2026. Iikopi zombane kunye/okan ye zingeziwe zibekho ukuphonononga nokunika izimvo. Ezi kopi zingacel wa Bianca Daries nge-imeyile bianca@ca pewinelands.gov.za Izimvo ngokupha thelele kuyilo lo wama- 2024/2025 lweNgxelo yoNy aka kufuneka zingenis we kwi-Ofisi yomPha thi kaMasipala phambi kwentsimbi ye-12:00 ngoLwesihlanu, ngomhla wama27 EyoMdumba wama-2026. Naye na wuphi umntu ongakwazi kufunda okan ye ukubhala, abantu aba phila nobulel we nabantu bamaqela aba vinjwe ama thuba abangenakho ukungenisa izimvo ezibhaliweyo bangafuna olo ncedo kuyo nayiphi i-ofisi zikaMasipala we Ca pe Winelands ekwezidolophu zilandelayo: Stellenbosch, ePaarl, eWorcester, eCeres kun ye okan ye eRobertson, apho ogalelo labo okan ye izimvo zingarekhodishwa khona zize zingeniswe kwisiThili sikaMasipala. Okan ye kungaqha gamshel wana noNkosazana Bianca Daries ngeimeyile: bianca@ca pewinelands.gov.za.

Imbuzo ingabuzwa: KwisiThili sikaMasipala waseCa pe Winelands, P.O. Box 100, Stellenbosch, 7599 okan ye kutsalel we le nombolo yomnxeba 0861 265 263 okanye ngokuthumela kule imeyile: bianca@ca pewinelands.gov.za.

H.F PRINS UMPHATHI KAMASIPALA Cape Winelands District Municipality 46 Alexander Street Stellenbosch 7600

Premier hou

oog op water

Die Wes-Kaapse premier, Alan Winde, het die afgelope Vrydag (30 Januarie) ’n vergadering van die Wes-Kaapse regering se geïntegreerde energie- en waterraad gelei om die provinsie se reaksie op toenemende watertekorte verder te koördineer. Winde het met provinsiale kabinetslede, burgemeesters, munisipale bestuurders en ander rolspelers ontmoet en hulle aangemoedig om die momentum te behou om die provinsie se energie- en waterstelsels meer veerkragtig te maak. Watersekerheid was boaan die sakelys. Die raad is ingelig dat die Wes-Kaapse kabinet op 22 Januarie ’n amptelike versoek aan die nasionale rampbestuursentrum (NRMC) gerig het om ’n provinsiale ramp te verklaar.

Dié versoek dien as ’n voorkomende risiko-bestuursmaatreël om beter bestuur en koördinering te verseker.

Volgens die raad is dit waarskynlik dat die NRMC die versoek sal toestaan, wat die weg sal baan vir die vrystelling van noodgeld om die provinsiale regering se algehele ramphanteringsvermoë te versterk.

Die implementering van die WesKaapse waterveerkragtigheidstrategie, wat in Oktober 2025 bekendgestel is, vorder ook goed.

Die provinsie doen ’n beroep op inwoners, sakeondernemings en boere om hul waterbesparingspogings te verskerp.

“Ons moet water verantwoordelik gebruik; reg deur die jaar – nie net tydens krisisse nie,” het Winde gesê.

Renewing vows after 70 years

Yaël Malgas

Being blessed with a partner for seven decades is an extraordinary milestone.

To celebrate the occasion, George Ludwig and Ingrid Isolde Elsa Kiblböck, 92 and 89 years old respectively, renewed their wedding vows at Hospicare, where they live, surrounded by family, devoted carers and friends.

George and Ingrid were both born in Munich, Bavaria during World War II, where they first caught each other’s eye as apprentices in 1953. George, an electro-mechanical engineer, was taken with the “beautiful young woman with golden hair” and Ingrid remembered a tall, dark-haired George entering the elevator she was in.

The two crossed paths again at a social gathering and found they were part of the same youth club and lived in the same neighbourhood.

“What struck me most, was his kind-heartedness, honesty and good humour,” Ingrid says.

George says, aside from his her beauty, it was Ingrid’s gentleness and warm nature that won his heart.

The couple’s first date was a walk in the park. Despite the winter chill on the day, they ended up on a bench overlooking Munich.

George wasted no time; he declared his love right then and there as he held Ingrid’s ice-cold hand. The feeling was mutual and three years later, on 27 January, they were wed.

Both devout Christians, they came from different church denominations, Catholic and Lutheran, which presented a problem for having a church wedding, so the two opted for a civil wedding.

For their anniversary, the parish priest of the local St Nicholas Catholic church, Father Wim Lindeque, offered to solemnise their marriage.

Just two weeks after the wedding, George packed his bags for Johannes-

burg, where he had accepted an engineering post. Ingrid left Germany six months later, travelling to South Africa by sea.

There the couple had two daughters and three grandchildren. Their being in Stellenbosch was specifically to be closer to their family here.

The Kiblböcks say their marriage is founded on values that are not diluted by the content of social media or the internet, as tends to be the case nowadays.

For married couples hoping to make it to 70 years they encourage face-to-face communication without distraction, being fully present, listening deeply and giving each other undivided attention. This, to them, lays the foundation of a happy and enduring life together, “a lesson today’s youth can learn from”.

The lovebirds say their marriage is grounded in honesty, integrity, trust and an unwavering commitment, a love set to inspire future generations.

Market operations again suspended

Yaël Malgas

The Dorp Street Sunday Market has again been suspended by the Stellenbosch Municipality.

Last week, organisers of the popular shared a statement explaining that municipal officials conducted an inspection at the last market day (Sunday 25 January). “We walked away from the inspection feeling satisfied, and believing everything was in place, as we received no verbal or written objections on the day,” the statement read.

After the inspection a meeting was set-

up with the municipality and the market’s team.

“We were surprised by new comments that arose in the meeting, which was not discussed at all by the respective events members on Sunday at the Market.”

This shutdown comes after the market, which was started after the Covid-19 lockdown, was closed by the municipality in 2024 (“Dorp Street Sunday Market gesluit”, Eikestadnuus, 7 November 2024).

The municipality then explained the market did not adhere to the necessary municipal bylaws. At the time it cited the unsuitability of the street as a trading area, lack of parking and consideration for

DRAFT ANNUAL REPORT 2024/25

Dear Citizen of the Greater Stellenbosch, Notice is hereby given that the draft Annual Report 2024/25 is available for comments during normal office hours (08:00–16:30) at municipal offices, ward offices, satellite offices, and libraries, as well as on the municipal website at www.stellenbosch.gov.za.

The Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC) of the Council will hold a public hearing during which oral and written submissions are welcome. The public hearing will take place on Tuesday 17 February 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00, in the Stellenbosch Town Hall, Plein Street.

Hard copies of the above-mentioned document will also be available at the fo lowing municipal venues:

• Municipal Office, Plein Street, Stellenbosch;

• Municipal Office, Hugenote Way, Franschhoek; Municipal Office, Main Road Pniël;

• Ward offices;

• Library, Sonnebloem Street, Ida’s Valley, Stellenbosch;

• Library Long Street, Cloetesville, Stellenbosch;

• Library Masithandane Street, Kayamandi, Stellenbosch;

• Library Main Road, Pniël; and

• Library, Reservoir Street West, Franschhoek.

Persons wishing to comment on the draft Annual Report 2024/25, but cannot read or write will be assisted during office hours by the PMS Officer (Ms Tertia Kannemeyer), Second Floor Ecclesia Building, 71 Plein Street, Stellenbosch at 021 808 8031. Electronic input/ comments can be sent to the following email address: idp@stellenbosch.gov.za by no later than 27 February 2026 at 16:30.

Geraldine Mettler Municipal Manager

other road users, among other reasons. Since then, the organisers worked with the municipality to reintroduce the market.

In January, market co-founders Leani Breedt and Danneel Stone announced the market would reopen. “Over the past year, we did research and regularly followed up with council members, members of the public as well as municipal departments,” Breedt told Eikestadnuus last month.

Now, after meeting with mayor Jeremy Fasser it was confirmed and agreed that the Dorp Street Sunday Market would have to move “to a different demarcated market destination”.

KONSEP

JAARVERSLAG 2024/25

Geagte lnwoner van die Groter Stellenbosch

Kennis geskied hiermee dat die konsep Jaarverslag 2024/25 beskikbaar is vir kommentaar gedurende gewone kantoorure (08:00 – 16:30) by munisipale kantore, wykskantore satellietkantore, en biblioteke asook op die munisipale webwerf by www.stellenbosch.gov.za

Die Munisipale Openbare Rekeninge Komitee van die Raad sal ’n openbare verhoor hou waartydens mondelinge en skriftelike voorleggings welkom is. Die openbare verhoor vind plaas op Dinsdag, 17 Februarie 2026, van 10:00 tot 11:00, in die Stellenbosch Stadsaal, Pleinstraat.

Harde kopieë van bogenoemde dokument sal ook by die volgende munisipale lokale beskikbaar wees:

• Munisipale Kantoor, Pleinstraat, Stellenbosch; Munisipale Kantoor Hugenoteweg, Franschhoek;

• Munisipale Kantoor, Hoofweg, Pniël;

• Wykskantore;

• Biblioteek Sonnebloemstraat, Ida’s Vallei, Stellenbosch;

• Biblioteek, Langstraat, Cloetesville, Stellenbosch; Biblioteek Masithandanestraat, Kayamandi, Stellenbosch;

• Biblioteek, Hoofweg, Pniël; en

• Biblioteek Reservoirstraat-Wes, Franschhoek

Persone wat kommentaar wi lewer op die konsep Jaarverslag 2024/25, maar nie kan lees of skryf nie, sal gedurende kantoorure bygestaan word deur die PMS-beampte (Me Tertia Kannemeyer), Tweede Verdieping, Ecclesia-gebou, Pleinstraat 71, Stellenbosch by 021 808 8031. Elektroniese kommentaar/insette kan na die volgende e-posadres gestuur word: idp@stellenbosch.gov.za teen nie later nie as 27 Februarie 2026 om 16:30.

Geraldine Mettler Munisipale Bestuurder

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION NOTICE

APPLICATION FOR THE ADOPTION OF A MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT PLAN (MMP) FOR THE PROPOSED REPAIR OF FLOOD- AND STORM DAMAGE ALONG ROADS IN THE JONKERSHOEK NATURE RESERVE AND ASSEGAAIBOSCH NATURE RESERVE, STELLENBOSCH, CAPE WINELANDS DISTRICT, WESTERN CAPE

Notice is hereby given of a Public Participation Process (PPP) in terms of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998) (NEMA), as amended and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations, 2014 (as amended).

Proposal: This application is for the adoption of a Maintenance Management Plan (MMP) in terms of the EIA Regulations, 2014 (as amended), for the proposed repair and maintenance of flood- and storm damage that occurred along existing roads in the Jonkershoek- and Assegaaibosch Nature Reserves, Stellenbosch.

Location: The site, existing roads in the Jonkershoek- and Assegaaibosch Nature Reserves, is located in Stellenbosch, within the Stellenbosch Local Municipality and Cape Winelands District Municipality, in the Western Cape.

Applicable Listed Activities: In terms of Listing Notice 1 (GN No. R.983, as amended): Activities 19 and 27; and Listing Notice 3 (GN No. R.985, as amended): Activity 12.

Applicant: CapeNature Exemptions/Deviations: None applied for

Comment Period: The Draft MMP will be available for public comment for a period of 30 days, from Friday, 06 February 2026 to Monday, 09 March 2026 The report can be accessed online at https://www.dougjeff.co.za or by scanning the QR code below Those unable to access the report online may contact Doug Jeffery Environmental Consultants (DJEC) for assistance during office hours.

Opportunity to Participate: Interested and affected parties (I&APs) are invited to register and comment on this proposal. To submit a comment, I&APs must provide their name, contact details, and preferred method of communication in writing to the contact person indicated below I&APs must also disclose any direct business, financial, personal, or other interest they may have in the proposal I&APs are encouraged to register early in the PPP to ensure they are kept informed. Further communication regarding the process will be sent to registered I&APs only

Any person unable to read or write or needing assistance to submit their comments on the proposal, may request assistance from a DJEC staff member Please contact DJEC to schedule an appointment during office hours.

COMMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY MONDAY, 09 MARCH 2026.

Doug Jeffery Environmental Consultants

Contact person: Carlè Heyns

Last November, the municipality held a public participation process to get input into possible sites for “alternative demarcated market destination”. Eikestadnuus reached out to the municipality for an update on this process, but had not received feedback at the time of going to print.

The Dorp Street Sunday Market team have the opportunity to reapply for the necessary authorisation to host the market in Dorp Street in hopes of phasing out the market to an alternative venue.

“At the very least, we have tried our best to arrange sufficient time to phase out, before we change to an alternative Sunday Market space,” the statement read.

INGXELO YONYAKA EYILWAYO 2024/25

Mmi obekekileyo wo-Masipala wase-Stellenbosch

Kwenziwa isaziso sokuba iNgxelo eYilwayo yoNyaka ka-2024/25 iyafumaneka ukuba ihlolwe ngamaxesha omsebenzi (08:00 – 16:30 kwii-ofisi zikamasipala, kwii-ofisi zewadi, kwii-ofisi ezikwisathelayithi, kumathala eencwadi nakwiwebhusayithi kamasipala ethi www.stellenbosch.gov.za

Indibano yovakaliso-zimvo iya kubanjwa yiKomiti kaMasipala yee-Akhawunti zoLuntu (MPAC) yeBhunga apho kunokuthi kungeniswe izimvo ngomlomo nangokubhaliweyo Udliwano-ndlebe loluntu luya kubanjwa ngoMvulo, umhla we-17 kuFebruwari 2026, ukususela ngentsimbi ye-10:00 ukuya ku-11:00, eStellenbosch Town Hall, ePlein Street. Iikopi ezingamaphepha zal xwebhu akhankanywe apha ngasentla ziya kubakho kwezi ndawo zikamasipala zilandelayo:

• I-Ofisi kaMasipala, ePlein Street, eStellenbosch;

• I-Ofisi kaMasipala, eHugenote Way, eFranschhoek;

• I-Ofisi kaMasipala, eMain Road, e Pniël;

• Ii-ofisi zeewadi;

• Ithala leencwadi, kwiSitalato iSonnebloem, e-Ida’s Valley eStellenbosch;

• Ithala leencwadi, eLong Street, eCloetesville, eStellenbosch;

• Ithala leencwadi, kwisitalato saseMasithandane, eKayamandi, eStellenbosch; Ithala leencwadi, iNdlela ePhambili, e Pniël; kunye

• Nethala leencwadi, eReservoir Street West, eFranschhoek.

Abantu abanqwenela ukuphawula ngedrafti yeNgxelo yoNyaka ka-2024/25, kodwa abangakwaziyo ukufunda okanye ukubhala baya kuncediswa ngeeyure zeofisi liGosa le-PMS (uNks Tertia Kannemeyer), kumgangatho wesiBini iSakhiwo saseEcclesia, e-71 Plein Street, eStellenbosch ku-021 808 8031. Igalelo / izimvo ze-elektroniki zingathunyelwa kule dilesi ye-imeyili ilandelayo: idp@stellenbosch.gov.za ungadlulanga umhla we-27 Februwari 2026 ngo-16:30.

UGeraldine Mettler UMphathi kaMasipala

OPENBARE DEELNAME PROSES

AANSOEK VIR DIE AANNEMING VAN ‘N ONDERHOUDSBESTUURSPLAN (OBP) VIR DIE VOORGESTELDE HERSTEL EN ONDERHOUD VAN VLOED- EN STORMSKADE AAN PAAIE IN DIE JONKERSHOEK NATUURRESERVAAT EN ASSEGAAIBOSCH NATUURRESERVAAT, STELLENBOSCH, KAAPSE WYNLAND DISTRIK, WES-KAAP

Kennis geskied hiermee van ’n publieke deelnameproses kragtens die Wet op Nasionale Omgewingsbestuur, 1998 (Wet Nr 107 van 1998), soos gewysig, en die Omgewingsimpakassessering (OIA)- Regulasies, 2014 (soos gewysig).

Voorstel: Die aansoek is vir die aanneming van ‘n Onderhoudsbestuursplan (OBP) in terme van die OIA Regulasies, 2014 (soos gewysig),vir die voorgestelde herstel en onderhoud van vloed- en stormskade aan bestaande paaie binne die Jonkershoek- en Assegaaibosch Natuurreservate, Stellenbosch

Ligging: Die perseel, bestaande paaie binne die Jonkershoek- en Assegaaibosch Natuurreservate, is in Stellenbosch geleë, binne die Stellenbosch Plaaslike Munisipaliteit en Kaapse Wynland Distrik Munisipaliteit, in die Wes-Kaap.

Aansoek: Lyskennisgewing 1 (GN Nr R.983, soos gewysig): Aktiwiteite 19 en 27; en Lyskennisgewing 3 (GN Nr R.985), soos gewysig): Aktiwiteit 12

Aansoeker: CapeNature Vrystellings/Afwykings: Geen aansoek gedoen nie. Kommentaartydperk: Die Konsep OBP sal beskikbaar wees vir 'n 30-dae kommentaar vanaf Vrydag, 06 Februarie 2026 tot Maandag, 09 Maart 2026. Die verslag kan aanlyn besigtig word by www.dougjeff.co.za of deur die QR-kode hieronder te skandeer Enige persoon wat nie toegang tot die verslag op die webwerf het nie, kan die personeellid van Doug Jeffery Environmental Consultants (DJEC) hieronder kontak. Geleentheid om Deelname: Belanghebbende en Geaffekteerde Partye (B&GPe) word uitgenooi om te registreer en kommentaar op hierdie voorstel te lewer. Om te registreer en kommentaar in te dien, moet B&GPe hul naam, kontakbesonderhede en voorkeurmetode van kommunikasie skriftelik aan die kontakpersoon wat hieronder aangedui word, verskaf. B&GPe moet ook enige direkte besigheids-, finansiële persoonlike of ander belang wat hulle in die voorstel mag hê, openbaar maak. B&GPe word aangemoedig om vroegtydig in die proses te registreer om te verseker dat hulle op hoogte gehou word. Verdere kommunikasie met betrekking tot die proses sal slegs aan geregistreerde B&GPe gestuur word

Enige persoon wat nie kan lees of skryf nie, of hulp nodig het om hul kommentaar oor die voorstel in te dien, kan DJEC kontak om 'n afspraak gedurende kantoorure te skeduleer vir bystand.

KOMMENTAAR MOET ONS VOOR OF OP MAANDAG, 09 MAART 2026 BEREIK

Doug Jeffery Environmental Consultants

Kontakpersoon: Carlè Heyns

E-pos: carle@dougjeff.co.za

Posbus 44, Klapmuts, 7625 Tel: 021 875 5272

Thumbs up for Rotary!

The management of Stellenbosch Hospital, together with the provincial Department of Health and Wellness, was honoured to welcome Francesco Arezzo, president of Rotary International and other delegates as guests to the health facility last Friday (30 January). The visit enabled them to see how the ultrasound machines, hand-held probes and blood gas machine gifted to the hospital by the Rotary clubs of Stellenbosch and Hameln (Germany) last year were being used. The department thanked Arezzo and the other delegates for their visit, expressing appreciation too for their work in securing overseas monetary resources for the crucial equipment, in support of patients from Stellenbosch and surrounds.

Rotary International head in town

Yaël Malgas

There is no single solution for the challenges each community faces, but a regional, researched approach is what each Rotary needs to help their communities better.

This was the advice of Rotary International president Francesco Arezzo to local Rotarians on Friday (30 January) when he was welcomed in Stellenbosch by the City of Oaks’ Rotary Club.

Arezzo and his wife, Anna Maria, were hosted at the Devon Valley Hotel last week as part of his visit to Rotary District 9350, the Southern African region.

Alberto Vecchi, the Italian ambassador, also attended the gathering.

“We hope you will experience the passion, creativity and the resilience of our clubs and our communities,” District Governor Pam Rawbone of Rotary District 9350

told the delegation during the welcome.

“We look forward to showcasing some of the impactful projects from youth development and education to health initiatives and sustainable community upliftment.”

Rotary is an international humanitarian-service organisation that aims to help communities through its networks of volunteers. In Stellenbosch the local club has a rich history and has helped establish long-standing institutions such as the local hospice and Molenhof Retirement Home.

“If we really want to change the community we live in, if we want to be relevant and to solve the problems of communities, we have to think big,” Arezzo pointed out in his address.

“A small project is always fantastic, always good, but if we want to be really relevant, if we want to be important for the community we have to unite, work together as clubs for a very big, strong, important, relevant project for the community.”

The president’s theme for this year is “Unite for Good”, so his call for Rotarians to join forces comes as no surprise.

Rotarians from Sea Point to Newlands and Namibia attended the local gathering. Among their questions for Arezzo was the challenge posed by Rotary club members being older people, especially its implications for the future.

In reply, he urged clubs to engage more young people and encourage them to join, particularly for the good of communities.

“We have to grow, grow in diversity, grow with young people. That is so important.”

Arezzo, a Rotarian for more than three decades, said in an ever-changing society it is important for clubs to keep up with change.

“Society is changing so rapidly. What is going on outside these doors now may well be different from what it was when we came in; such is the rapidity of the change. For those of us who are older such rapid

change boggles the mind. Who understands the changing times?

“The new generations – they feel the change. They are able to see and to understand the first signs... much better than us.”

Arezzo emphasised the importance of networks and collaboration to make a bigger, lasting impact on communities.

“We are peace machine, but also a dream machine. I always tell people who are not Rotarians that if they had a dream they cannot realise alone they must join us. We can do so much with our network, the motivations and the tools to realise our dreams.

“The new Rotarians we are looking for are dreamers. We want excellence and that is not necessarily wealth, but the dreamers that are ready to work and which we can help.”

 To find out more about the Rotary Club of Stellenbosch visit https://rotarystellenbosch.org.za.

Verliese ná oestyd bekyk

Bevindings dui daarop dat meer as 63% van Suid-Afrikaanse huishoudings verskillende vlakke van voedselonsekerheid ervaar.

Dit terwyl tussen 9 124 en 17 969 ton vrugte en groente, wat aan sowat 450 tot 900 vol gelaaide groot vragmotors gelykstaande is, elke jaar op groothandelsvlak verlore gaan – deels weens na-oes-verliese. Verbeterde na-oes-praktyke, infrastruktuur en beleide is die sleutel tot die vermindering van hierdie vermorsing en die verbetering van voedselbeskikbaarheid en voedselsekerheid.

Dit volgens die voedselstelselnavorser dr. Ikechukwu Opara wat onlangs sy doktorsgraad in voedselwetenskap aan die Universiteit Stellenbosch verwerf het.

Opara het as deel van sy studie voedselafval by die grootste varsproduktemark in Suid-Afrika gemeet, finansiële verliese geïdentifiseer en masjienleermodelle gebruik om afval te voorspel. Opara sê hy het op die latere stadiums van die voedselwaardeketting gefokus omdat dit dikwels oor die hoof gesien word, wat tot ’n inligtingsgaping op hierdie gebied lei.

“Die gebrek aan omvattende data oor na-oes-afval, veral op kritieke punte soos groothandelmarkte, maak dit moeilik om afvalbrandpunte akkuraat te identifiseer en belemmer die ontwikkeling van gespesialiseerde intervensies om vermorsing in spesifieke stadiums van die voedselvoorsieningsketting te verminder.”

Hy het die operasionele prosesse by die varsproduktemark gemonitor en geëvalueer en laboratoriumsimulasies van groothandelbergingstoestande uitgevoer, die fisiologiese eienskappe en raklewe gemeet en gehaltekwessies van vars produkte voordat dit op die mark weggegooi word, geïdentifiseer.

Volgens Opara is die kwessie van voedselvermorsing op groothandelsvlak ingewikkeld en sluit dit verskeie faktore in, insluitende infrastruktuur- en operasionele uitdagings. Hy sê sy studie het ’n onderbreking in die koue ketting as ’n beduidende uitdaging in die mark geïdentifiseer.

“Dit is dikwels weens operasionele uitdagings wat vertragings tussen die ontvangs van produkte en die plasing daarvan in optimale bergingstoestande veroorsaak. Boonop dra die lae beskikbaarheid van koue bergingsinfrastruktuur, veral gedurende die somer, by tot

na-oes-vermorsing. Koue bergingseenhede en bedrywighede moet verbeter word, veral gedurende die somer, om doeltreffend voorsiening vir die volume produkte te maak wat in daardie tydperk aan die mark gelewer word. Dit is belangrik aangesien die meeste produkte in die somer aan die mark voorsien word, en die vatbaarheid vir vermorsing dan hoog is weens hoër temperature.”

Opara voeg by dat vervoersomstandighede, beide na en binne die mark, ook tot vermorsing gelei het.

“Wanneer vrugte en groente in onverkoelde voertuie vervoer word, word hulle aan ongunstige toestande soos onvanpaste temperatuur en relatiewe humiditeitsvlakke blootgestel, wat prosesse soos respirasie en verdamping versnel. Dit kan tot gewigsverlies en verrimpeling lei. Hierdie probleme verminder die fisieke aantreklikheid van die produkte, wat tot afgradering en in uiterste gevalle tot na-oes-vermorsing kan lei.”

Volgens Opara kan masjienleer help om voedselvermorsing in praktiese, alledaagse bedrywighede by varsproduktemarkte te verminder.

“Temperatuurbeheerstelsels kan met masjienleer-instrumente verbeter word wat toestande outomaties monitor en toesighouers en mense wat by die mark werk, waarsku wanneer temperatuur- en humiditeitsvlakke van die gestelde reeks afwyk.

“Verder kan masjienleer ook gebruik word om vraag te voorspel en die proses van bestelling, berging, gebruik en verkoop van produkte te optimaliseer, veral in situasies waar dit ondoeltreffend was en tot voedselvermorsing bygedra het.

Volgens bevindings gaan daar jaarliks tussen 9 124 en 17 969 ton vrugte en groente verlore.

Foto: Freepix

Dr. Ikechukwu Opara

“Masjienleer kan ook dinamiese prysmodelle ondersteun. In hierdie scenario hou die stelsel outomaties die voorsieningsdatum en raklewe van vars produkte dop, en gebruik dit daardie data om pryse aan te beveel wat vinniger verkope aanmoedig, wat sodoende help om potensiële na-oesverliese en vermorsing te minimaliseer.”

Opara sê dit is noodsaaklik om na-oesverliese en vermorsing te verminder om voedselonsekerheid, wanvoeding, vetsug, diabetes en ander verwante gesondheidstoestande te bekamp. ’n Groot ekonomiese nagevolg van na-oes-verliese en vermorsing is die verhoogde koste van voedsel, sê hy. “Die verminderde beskikbaarheid van vrugte en groente weens hierdie na-oesverliese en vermorsing lei tot hoër pryse. Wanneer lae-inkomste huishoudings hierdie verhoogde pryse vir vrugte en groente moet betaal, het hulle minder geld oor vir ander goedere en dienste.

“Hierdie situasie vererger armoede en vang huishoudings in siklusse van skuld en afhanklikheid van die regering vir maatskaplike toelaes vas. Dit vergroot verder die gaping tussen ryk en arm in een van die ongelykste lande in die wêreld. Met hierdie sleutelpunte in ag genome, verbeter die aanspreek en vermindering van na-oesverliese en vermorsing nie net voedselsekerheid nie, maar verlig dit ook negatiewe ekonomiese impakte.”

Opara sê hy hoop sy navorsingstudie sal as grondslag dien vir die vermindering van na-oes-verliese en vermorsing deur masjienleer te gebruik om insigte te skep wat bewysgebaseerde intervensies en strategieë rig wat daarop gemik is om die negatiewe gevolge van hierdie kwessie te verminder.

PUBLIEKE KENNISGEWING: 10/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE: 10/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE: INTERESTED AND AFFECTED PARTIES CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE DRAFT RURAL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY

Notice is hereby given that Council intends to adopt the Draft Rural Development Strategy for Stellenbosch Municipality Interested and affected parties are hereby invited to submit written comments during the thirty (30) days advertising period.

You are hereby invited to submit written comments in connection with the Draft Rural Development Strategy by electronic mail to the Manager: Economic Development and Tourism at sharon.pedro@stellenbosch.gov.za on or before 9 March 2026.

The Draft Rural Development Strategy will be available on the Stellenbosch Municipality’s website (www.stellenbosch.gov.za) and hard copies will be available at the local libraries and satellite offices as reflected in the table below

Area Place

Stellenbosch CBD 2nd Floor NPK Building, Plein Street, Stellenbosch Ward 7: Jan Marais Eco Centre

Franschhoek Ward Office: Ward 1 (Mooiwater Building) Ward Office: Ward 2 (Groendal Community Hall)

Kylemore Kylemore Ward Office

Pniël Library, Main Road, Pniël Pniël Ward Office

Wemmershoek Ward 3: Wemmershoek Ward Office (Community Hall)

Cloetesville Cloetesville Ward Offices (Ward 16 and 17) Library, Vredelust Street, Cloetesville, Stellenbosch

Ida’s Valley Library Sonnebloem Street, Ida’s Valley

Kayamandi Kayamandi Ward Offices (Kayamandi Corridor) Library Masithandane Street, Kayamandi, Stellenbosch VlottenburgVlottenburg Ward Office (Vlottenburg Primary School)

Klapmuts Klapmuts Ward Office (Klapmuts Multi-Purpose Centre)

Enquiries or requests for more information on the process may be directed to the Economic Development and Tourism Section: Lesley van Gensen Tel: (021) 808-8179 or E-mail: Lesley.vangensen@stellenbosch.gov.za during normal office hours. Ms Garaldine M ettler Municipal Manager Stellenbosch Municipality

OPENBARE KENNISGEWING: UITNODIGING AAN BELANGSTELLENDE PARTYE OM OPENBARE KOMMENTAAR TE LEWER OP DIE KONSEP LANDELIKE ONTWIKKELINGSTRATEGIE

Kennis word hiermee gegee dat die Raad van voorneme is om die Konsep Landelike

Ontwikkeling Strategie vir Stellenbosch Munisipaliteit aan te neem. Belanghebende partye word hiermee genooi om hul kommentaar op skrif binne die volgende dertig (30) dae periode in te dien.

U word genooi om skriftelike kommentaar in verband met die Konsep Landelike

Ontwikkeling Strategie per e-pos aan die Bestuurder: Ekonomiese Ontwikkeling en Toerisme by sharon.pedro@stellenbosch.gov.za voor of op 9 Maart 2026 te stuur. Die Konsep Landelike Ontwikkeling Strategie vir die Stellenbosch Munisipaliteit is beskikbaar op die webtuiste vir Stellenbosch Munisipaliteit (www.stellenbosch.gov.za) en afskrifte sal beskikbaar wees by plaaslike biblioteke en satelliet kantore gelys hieronder

Gebied Plek

Stellenbosch Sentrale Sakekern 2de Vloer NPK Gebou, Plein Straat Stellenbosch

Wyk 7: Jan Marais Ekosentrum

Franschhoek Wyk Kantoor: Wyk 1 (Mooiwater Gebou) Wyk Kantoor: Wyk 2 (Groendal Gemeenskap Saal)

Kylemore Kylemore Wyk Kantoor

Pniël Biblioteek, Hoofstraat, Pniël Pniël Wyk Kantoor

Wemmershoek Wyk 3: Wemmershoek Wyk Kantoor (Gemeenskap Saal)

Cloetesville Cloetesville Wyk Kantoor (Wyk 16 en 17)

Biblioteek, Vredelust Straat, Cloetesville, Stellenbosch

Ida’s Vallei Biblioteek, Sonnebloem Straat Idas Vallei Kayamandi Kayamandi Wyk Kantoor (Kayamandi Korridor)

VlottenburgVlottenburg Wyk Kantoor (Vlottenburg Laerskool)

Klapmuts Klapmuts Wyk Kantoor (Klapmuts Veeldoenige Sentrum)

Navrae en versoeke vir meer inligting oor die proses kan gerig word aan die Ekonomiese Ontwikkeling en Toerisme eenheid: Lesley van Gensen Tel: (021) 808-8179 of per Epos: lesley.vangensen@stellenbosch.gov.za tydens normale kantoor ure.

Ms Garaldine Mettler Munisipale Bestuurder Stellenbosch Munisipaliteit

De Koker: saak uitgestel

Die hofverskyning van twee verdagtes wat in hegtenis geneem is ná ’n Strand-bejaarde se dood is tot Donderdag 19 Februarie uitgestel.

Ryan Munnik (20) en Darren Stephanus (38) is Woensdag 21 Januarie deur Stellenbosch-polisie in hegtenis geneem nadat Pieter de Koker (77) op Saterdag 17 Januarie dood in die OnderPapegaaiberg-begraafplaas gevind is. De Koker, wat voorheen in Stellenbosch gewoon het, is naby sy seun se graf gevind. De Koker het gereeld die graf besoek wanneer hy in die Eikestad was. Sy dogter en haar man het dié Saterdag na haar pa gaan soek nadat hy nie vir ’n familiebraai opgedaag het nie. In hul soektog het hulle polisiebeamptes by die begraafplaas gesien. Toe hulle ondersoek ingestel het, is bevestig dat De Koker daar vermoor is.

Inwoners het in 2023 ’n versoekskrif aan die Stellenbosch-munisipaliteit gerig oor die stukkende heining van die Papegaaiberg-natuurreservaat, die varkplaas in die reservaat, asook dat mense met honde in die reservaat jag. Die reservaat word ook deur voetgangers as ’n deurweg tussen Khayamandi, die dorp en Onder-Papegaaiberg gebruik. By navraag het die munisipaliteit toe gesê daar is samewerking met CapeNature, inwoners en rolspelers om veiligheid by die reservaat te verseker.

Die VF Plus het die afgelope naweek besoek by die begraafplaas aflê. In ’n verklaring sê die Stellenbosse VF Plus die toestand van die begraafplaas is ’n veiligheids- en omgewingsrisiko.

“Die VF Plus het in ’n skrywe aan die munisipale bestuurder, Geraldine Mettler, daarop aangedring dat die betrokke gebied dringend skoongemaak, vullis verwyder en kwesbare infrastruktuur beveilig word en dat beslissend opgetree word teen onwettige plakkers en aktiwiteite.”

Die VF Plus betuig ook sy meegevoel aan De Koker se familie en sê die herstel van veiligheid in Onder-Papegaaiberg is ’n prioriteit.

ISAZISO: 10/2026

ISAZISO SIKAWONKE-WONKE: ISIMEMO KUBANTU ABANOMDLA ABACHAPHAzELEKAYO UKUBA BANIKISE IZIMVO ZOLUNTU NGESICWANGCISO SOPHUHLISO LWEMIMANDLA YASEMAPHANDLENI (UYILO) Kuyaziswa ngale ndlela ukuba iBhunga liceba ukwamkela uYilo lweSicwangciso soPhuhliso lweMimandla laseMaphandleni lukaMasipala waseStellenbosch. Abantu abanomdla nabachaphazelekayo bayamenywa ukuba bangenise izimvo zabo ezibhaliweyo ngexesha leentsuku ezingamashumi amathathu (30) zentengiso yesaziso. Uyamenywa ngale ndlela ukuba ungenise izimvo zakho ezibhaliweyo ngokunxulumene noYilo lweSicwangciso soPhuhliso lweMimandla laseMaphandleni nge-imeyile kuMphathi: uPhuhliso loQoqosho noKhenketho ku: sharon.pedro@stellenbosch.gov.za ngomhla okanye phambi komhla 9 Matshi 2026.

UYilo lweSicwangciso soPhuhliso lweMimandla laseMaphandleni luya kufumaneka kwiwebhusayithi kaMasipala waseStellenbosch (www.stellenbosch.gov.za) yaye iikopi eziprintiweyo ziya kufumaneka kwithalalencwadi zengingqi nakwiiofisi zesathelayithi njengoko kubonisiwe kwinkcazelo engezantsi.

Ihlomela ledolophu Indawo

Stellenbosch CBD Kwi-Ofisi Kamasipala: eCorner of Ryneveld and Plein, Umgangatho we-2, kwisakhiwo sase-NPK Franschhoek Kwi-Ofisi yeWadi: Wadi 1 (Kwisakhiwo sase-Mooiwater) Kwi-Ofisi yeWadi: Wadi 2 (Groendal Kwiholo loLuntu)

Kylemore Kwi-Ofisi yeWadi laseKylemore Pniël Kwithala lencwadi, Main Road, Pniël Kwi-Ofisi yeWadi lasePniël

Wemmershoek kwaWadi 3: Kwi-Ofisi yeWadi laseWemmershoek (kwiHolo Loluntu)

Cloetesville Cloetesville Ward Offices (Ward 16 and 17) Library, Vredelust Street, Cloetesville, Stellenbosch

Ida’s Valley Kwithala lencwadi Sonnebloem Street, Ida’s Valley Kayamandi Kwii-ofisi zamaWadi aseKayamandi (Kayamandi Corridor) Kwithala lencwadi Masithandane Street, Kayamandi Stellenbosch

VlottenburgKwi iOfisi yeWadi eVlottenburg (Vlottenburg Primary School Klapmuts Kwi office yeWadi eKlapmuts (Klapmuts Multi-Purpose Centre)

Imibuzo okanye izicelo zolwazi oluthe vetshe malunga nale nkqubo zingathunyelwa kwiCandelo loPhuhliso loQoqosho noKhenketho kuLesley van Gensen, umnxeba: (021) 808-8179 okanye nge-imeyile kuLesley.vangensen@stellenbosch.gov.za ngexesha leeyure zomsebenzi eziqhelekileyo

UNksz Garaldine Mettler UMphathi kaMasipala uMasipala waseStellenbosch

Rock on with theGemini

Fresh off international momentum, altrock-pop duo theGemini has announced their first-ever South African tour.

1The About Last Nite Tour introduces the duo’s ethos: music as a space to let loose, be loud and embrace your inner wild thing. Stellenbosch audiences can expect high-energy performances alongside South African heavyweights, December Streets, aKing and James Deacon.

Formed in London by Romanian vocalist Stef Munteanu (Romanian X-Factor) and South African songwriter Morné Strampe, theGemini quickly evolved from strippedback jam sessions into a fully realised studio project. Their debut material was written over the span of a decade, crafted and developed at AudioHaus in London and completed at Abbey Road Studios, mastered by Geoff Pesche (Dire Straits’ Brothers in Arms), resulting in a sound that balances raw intimacy and lyrical storytelling with cinematic scale. A concept album exploring love, temptation and the

choices that shape what comes next.

Their debut single, “Let There Be Dragons”, is a nu-disco-inflected fever dream, positioning the band as a rising force with crossover appeal. The single hits the South African radio market as the first introduction to audiences here.

“South Africa is home, not just geographically, but creatively,” said Strampe. “These shows are where the story really begins.”

Added Munteanu: “theGemini isn’t about perfection – it’s about honesty in the moment. This tour is about letting go, being loud and choosing connection over comfort.”

The duo will take to the stage of the Daisy Jones Bar outside Stellenbosch on Wednesday 12 February. The doors open at 17:00, with theGemini performing at 19:00, followed by James Deacon (20:00), December Streets (21:00) and aKing (22:15).  Ticket prices start at R200; book your place online through Quicket.

Dorpskalender | Town calendar

FRIDAY 13 AND SATURDAY 14 FEBRUARY

Somerset West: Cape Classic, a chamber music festival, will be held at MORGENSTER ESTATE with world-class musicians performing classical repertoire. The event combines artistry with philanthropy, supporting educational programmes for disadvantaged Western Cape children. The programme features Thomas Richter (traverse flute), Karlheinz Busch (violoncello) and Erika le Roux (piano), and comprises The Classical Era – Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven at 19:00 on Friday, and Early Romantic Expressions – Donizetti, Chopin and Mendelssohn-Bartholdy at 19:00 on Saturday. Visit ticket-sa@cape-classic.com for tickets, at R900 each.

WEDNESDAY 11 AND 25 FEBRUARY

Stellenbosch: Stellenbosch Wine Routes presents the open-air Stellenbosch Street Soirées in DROSTDY STREET from 18:00 to 20:00. The street will be closed off and occupied by seating pods, stalls offering a selection of wine and street food and a live musical performance. The cost of R250 per person includes a branded glass and 10 wine tasting tokens. Book online at https://plankton.mobi to book.

FRIDAY 27 FEBRUARY

Somerset West: UNASHAMEDLY ETHICAL invites values-driven professionals to Coffee With

Purpose, a curated networking morning grounded in integrity, courage and ethical leadership at Bread, Milk & Honey at Vredenhof Organic Estate on Bredell Road at 08:30 for 09:00 until 11:00. The event creates intentional space for leaders and professionals to pause, connect and engage in meaningful conversation around ethical leadership, principled decision-making, and the role each of us plays in shaping organisational and societal culture. The morning offers a relaxed, purposeful setting where like-minded individuals can connect, moving beyond surface-level networking to conversations that matter. Seating is limited and the cost of R165 per person includes coffee or tea on arrival and a light breakfast. For more info, visit https://unashamedlyethical.com.

THURSDAY 5 MARCH

Stellenbosch: Golfers have the opportunity to play on the SA Open Championship course while supporting the work of HUIS HORISON. The Huis Horison and Cluver Markötter Golf Day takes place at the Stellenbosch Golf Club with a 4-Ball Alliance Stableford. Morning tee-off is at 08:00 to 09:00 (R4 800) and the afternoon tee-off is at 12:00 to 13:00 (R5 400). For more information or to enter, visit www.huishorison.org.za.

Submit your community events via email to eikestadnuus@novusmedia.co.za

Design for the deep

A young designer from Stellenbosch has been appointed to bring her unique expertise in underwater interior design to an ambitious new development in one of the most remote locations on the planet.

Thandiwe Dlamini, born and raised in Stellenbosch, has been hired by Nemo Heights to design the interiors of the residences at Nemo Heights – an unprecedented luxury residential project planned for Point Nemo, 4 000 m beneath the ocean surface.

Thandiwe Dlamini is taking her interior design to a deeper level, having been appointed to design the interiors of the residences at Nemo Heights, an underwater luxury residential estate.

After graduating with a BA (Hons) in Interior Architecture and Design from Stellenbosch University in 2021, Dlamini moved to Cape Town to further her studies, completing an MA in Interior and Spatial Design at the Michaelis School of Fine Art. During her university years, she developed a distinctive and forward-thinking research focus. Her thesis explored innovative design for luxury yachts and cruise ships, earning her an opportunity to work in Italy with Costa Crociere.

Reflecting on her career so far, the 29-year-old said: “I’m already at work and I think I can create something truly unique. This is a huge recognition for me – I thank my parents for all the sacrifices they made.

PUBLIC NOTICE: 9/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE: INTERESTED AND AFFECTED PARTIES CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE REVISED STELLENBOSCH MUNICIPALITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY

Notice is hereby given that Council intends to adopt the revised Economic Development

Development and Tourism at sharon.pedro@stellenbosch.gov.za on or before 9 March 2026.

The revised Economic Development Strategy,2025 will be available on the Stellenbosch Municipality’s website (www.stellenbosch.gov.za) and hard copies will be available at the loca libraries and satellite offices as reflected in the table below

Stellenbosch taught me to look beyond the ordinary. Bringing that perspective to Nemo Heights feels like taking a piece of home into the deep sea.”

The Nemo Heights project originates from a dream: it was inspired by George Heights, an engineer in the Apollo programme during the 1960s. Today, Heights' vision has been reinterpreted by his sons Robert and James as a new frontier of human exploration, scheduled to be operational by 2029, with a self-sufficient underwater ecosystem combining ocean technology and advanced sustainability.

Promoted as “The Deepest Luxury,” Nemo Heights will accommodate 400 residents and feature state-of-the-art technologies. The development promises “existential tourism”, including deep-sea expeditions to discover bioluminescent Pacific Ocean life.

Dlamini will be responsible for creating the interior spaces, blending luxurious living with the unique challenges and opportunities of deep-sea habitation, turning her academic research into one of the most innovative architectural projects of the decade. Her appointment highlights how creative talent from Stellenbosch is making an impact on the global stage.

Pniël reg vir Adam Small-fees

Pniël skud weer sy vere reg vir een van die hoogtepunte op die jaar se feeskalender – die Adam Small-fees.

Die Dwarsriviervallei is van Vrydag 20 tot Sondag 22 Februarie weer gasheer vir die geleentheid.

Die Pniël Erfenis- en Kultuurtrust nooi alle belangstellendes na die fees van herinnering, taal en kultuur, in die jaar waarin Adam Small 90 jaar oud sou word (21 Desember).

Vrydag begin die fees om 08:30 by die Pniël-museum se teetuin met “Fees van skrywers en digters”. Saterdag kan besoekers uitsien na Internasionale Moedertaaldag met ’n oggendprogram

PUBLIEKE KENNISGEWING: 9/2026

OPENBARE KENNISGEWING: OPROEP AAN BELANGHEBBENDE EN GERAAKTE PARTYE OM OPENBARE KOMMENTAAR TE LEWER OP DIE

GEWYSIGDE EKONOMIESE ONTWIKKELINGSTRATEGIE VAN DIE

STELLENBOSCH MUNISIPALITEIT

Kennis word hiermee gegee dat die Raad van voorneme is om die gewysigde Ekonomiese Ontwikkeling Strategie vir Stellenbosch Munisipaliteit aan te neem. Belanghebende partye word hiermee genooi om hul kommentaar op skrif binne die volgende dertig (30) dae periode in te dien.

U word genooi om skriftelike kommentaar in verband met die gewysigde Stellenbosch

Munisipale Ekonomiese Ontwikkeling Strategie, 2025 per e-pos aan die Bestuurder: Ekonomiese Ontwikkeling en Toerisme by sharon.pedro@stellenbosch.gov.za voor of op 9 Maart 2026 te stuur

Die gewysigde Ekonomiese Ontwikkeling Strategie, 2025 vir die Stellenbosch Munisipaliteit is beskikbaar op die webtuiste vir Stellenbosch Munisipaliteit (www.stellenbosch.gov.za) en afskrifte sal beskikbaar wees by plaaslike biblioteke en satelliet kantore gelys hieronder

Gebied Plek

Stellenbosch Sentrale Sakekern 2de Vloer NPK Gebou, Plein Straat Stellenbosch Wyk 7: Jan Marais Ekosentrum Franschhoek Wyk Kantoor: Wyk 1 (Mooiwater Gebou) Wyk Kantoor: Wyk 2 (Groendal Gemeenskap Saal)

KylemoreKylemore Wyk Kantoor

Pniël Biblioteek, Hoofstraat, Pniël Pniël Wyk Kantoor

Wemmershoek Wyk 3: Wemmershoek Wyk Kantoor (Gemeenskap Saal)

Cloetesville Cloetesville Wyk Kantoor (Wyk 16 en 17)

Biblioteek, Vredelust Straat, Cloetesville, Stellenbosch

Ida’s Vallei Biblioteek, Sonnebloem Straat Idas Vallei Kayamandi Kayamandi Wyk Kantoor (Kayamandi Korridor)

VlottenburgVlottenburg Wyk Kantoor (Vlottenburg Laerskool) Klapmuts Klapmuts Wyk Kantoor (Klapmuts Veeldoenige Sentrum)

Navrae en versoeke vir meer inligting oor die proses kan gerig word aan die Ekonomiese Ontwikkeling en Toerisme eenheid: Lesley van Gensen Tel: (021) 808-8179 of per Epos: lesley.vangensen@stellenbosch.gov.za tydens normale kantoor ure.

Ms Garaldine Mettler Munisipale Bestuurder Stellenbosch Munisipaliteit

wat deur die Stigting vir Bemagtiging deur Afrikaans (SBA) aangebied sal word.

Later die dag is daar ’n opvoering en gedenklesing vir prof. Steward van Wyk, asook ’n VVA Ommietafel-gesprek. Daar sal ook musiek wees danksy Tribal Echo. Sondag sal die jaarlikse feesdiens, ’n hulde aan Adam Small, om 09:00 in die Pniël Congregational kerk aangebied word.

’n Volledige program sal binnekort bekendgemaak word.

 Hou www.adamsmallfees.co.za dop vir meer inligting of kontak die Pniël-museum per e-pos by pnielmuseum@gmail.com vir meer inligting.

ISAZISO SIKAWONKE-WONKE: 9/2026

ISIMEMO SOKUNIKEZELA NGEZIMVO ZIKAWONKE-WONKE NGESICWANGCISO SOKUPHUHLISA UQOQOSHO SIKAMASIPALA WASESTELLENBOSCH ESIPHINDE SAPHONONONGWA (2025)

Kuyaziswa ngolu xwebhu ukuba iBhunga likaMasipala waseStellenbosch lijonge ukwamkela isiCwangciso soPhuhliso loQoqosho esiphinde saphononongwa (2025). AmaQela anomdla nachatshazelekayo ayamenywa ukuba angenise izimvo zawo ezibhaliweyo ngesi sicwangciso ngexesha leentsuku ezingamashumi amathathu (30) zentengiso yoluntu. Izimvo ezibhaliweyo kufuneka zingeniswe kungadlulanga umhla we-9 Matshi 2026, nge-imeyile ku:UMphathi: uPhuhliso loQoqosho noKhenketho sharon.pedro@stellenbosch. gov.za

IsiCwangciso soPhuhliso loQoqosho esiphinde saphononongwa (2025) siya kufumaneka ukuze sihlolwe:Kwiwebhusayithi kaMasipala waseStellenbosch: www.stellenbosch.gov.za Iikopi eziprintiweyo ziya kufumaneka kumathala eencwadi nakwiiofisi zesathelayithi ezidweliswe apha ngezantsi:

Ihlomela ledolophu Indawo

Embindi weDolophu yaseStellenbosch (CBD) Umgangatho wesi-2, iSakhiwo seNPK, Plein Street, Stellenbosch IWadi 7: IZiko leNdalo laseJan Marais

Franschhoek IOfisi yeWadi: IWadi 1 (ISakhiwo saseMooiwater) IOfisi yeWadi: IWadi 2 (IHolo yoLuntu yaseGroendal) Kylemore IOfisi yeWadi yaseKylemore

Pniël Ithala leeNcwadi Main Road, ePniël IOfisi yeWadi yasePniël Wemmershoek IWadi 3: IOfisi yeWadi yaseWemmershoek (IHolo yoLuntu) Cloetesville Cloetesville Ward Offices (Ward 16 and 17) Library Vredelust Street, Cloetesville, Stellenbosch Ida’s Valley Ithala leeNcwadi, Sonnebloem Street, eIda’s Valley Kayamandi IiOfisi

Saterdag 24 Januarie het e’Bosch ’n waarderingsete vir Skoolvakansieprogram-koördineerders en -fasiliteerders by die De Laer Voortrekker-venue aangebied ter erkenning en waardering vir die toewyding en verbintenis van die groep wat die organisasie se vakansieprogram moontlik gemaak het. Die geleentheid was ook ‘n oomblik vir refleksie, spanbou en konstruktiewe gesprekke oor verbeteringe. Deelnemers het insigte gedeel vir toekomstige programme en om hul impak regoor die dorpies te verbeter. Die ete het die noodsaaklike rol beklemtoon wat koördineerders en fasiliteerders speel in die suksesvolle uitvoering van e’Bosch-inisiatiewe en het die belangrikheid van samewerking in die skep van betekenisvolle en doeltreffende gemeenskapsprogramme versterk. Vir meer inligting oor die e’Bosch Erfenis Projek, en die vakansieprogramme skakel: 061 595 4085, of epos: office.ebosch@gmail.com/school.ebosch@gmail.com. Foto: Nabbihun Jacob

Matrieks vroeg

al s ó gehelp

Woorde Open Wêrelde (WOW) se eerste WOW Droomuitstappie (Dream Walk) vir gr.12-leerders is Woensdag 28 Januarie by die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) aangebied.

Play inspires clean habits

The Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM) hosted an interactive theatre production at Weber Gedenk Primary School in Jamestown on Monday 2 February.

The initiative is part of the annual educational programme presented by Municipal Health Services (MHS) unit. The play is performed by the Klein Libertas Theatre group at various schools across the district. It aims to reinforce positive hygiene practices, cleanliness and environmental responsibility in children, through instructional interaction and storytelling.

Laughter and excitement filled the school hall as the Weber Gedenk learners enjoyed the interactive play, Shake’s Spaza Shop The learners participated enthusiastically and were encouraged to apply what they had learned in their everyday lives, both at home and at school.

They were taught about the importance of hand-washing, how to handle food safely and proper waste management.

Theresa Davids, chief environmental health practitioner of the CWDM, said: “These practices aren’t new; they are

things our children already know. However, it is our responsibility to constantly remind and educate them.”

Last year, district municipality’s MHS, together with their partners, hosted a series of workshops for spaza shop owners. The training conducted was to help small, but vital, businesses in communities follow the required standards, to keep their Certificate of Acceptability (COA) and shed light on issues surrounding food safety of products purchased at spaza shops.

During the workshops a range of topics was discussed, such as practising good hygiene, washing your hands regularly, and environmental responsibility. “Practising good hygiene, washing your hands and being environmentally responsible is not a one-sided issue,” a CWDM statement reads. “It is important for both adults and children to implement these practices.

“[The municipality] is committed to empowering our district with health education and training, with a touch of fun. That is how we build a healthier, safer Cape Winelands district!”

PUBLIC NOTICE: 11/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE: INTERESTED AND AFFECTED PARTIES CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT

website (www.stellenbosch.gov.za) and hard copies will be available at the local libraries and satellite offices as reflected in the table below

Meer as 60 toppresteerders van Stellenbosch se omliggende skole het saam met hul ouers en onderwysers by die Jan Mouton-leersentrum op die US-kampus byeengekom. Die skole teenwoordig was Khayamandi Sekondêre Skool, Kylemore Sekondêre Skool, die Hoërskool Lückhoff, Makapula Sekondêre Skool en Stellenzicht Sekondêre Skool.

WOW-personeel asook WOW-studente aan die US het ’n inligtingsessie aangebied om leerders voor te brei op die aansoekproses en slaagvereistes om aan die US te kan studeer. Jeneen Jooste, koördineerder van studentesake by WOW, was die aanbieder.

Ook aan die woord was Fiona van Kerwel, WOW-bestuurder, en Xavier Benyani, ’n WOW-student (onderwys) in sy finale jaar aan die US.

Die WOW-span het nuttige wenke uitgedeel oor watter steun WOW bied in die aansoekproses en op universiteit, en watter finansieringsgeleenthede beskikbaar is. Van Kerwel het benadruk dat leerders inisiatief moet neem met hul aansoekprosesse vir studie en steun, en dat hulle op akademiese vlak moet presteer om daarvoor te kwalifiseer.

Daarbenewens het sy hulle aangeraai om hul akademiese sterkpunte te verken en om op studierigtings te fokus wat daarby aansluit.

“Verken jou eie kragte sodat jy met duidelikheid kan besluit in watter rigting jy wil studeer. Vanaand is ’n eerste stap na jou akademiese loopbaan; skryf jou drome neer, beplan vir jou loopbaan en onthou om WOW te kontak wanneer jy ondersteuning benodig. Ons is tot jou beskikking en ons gaan jul skole besoek om met die aansoekproses te help, maar op universiteit is dit jou verantwoordelikheid om ons te laat weet as jy ons nodig het,” het Van Kerwel gesê.

Met die 50-skole-projek besoek die

PUBLIEKE KENNISGEWING: 11/2026

OPENBARE KENNISGEWING: UITNODIGING AAN BELANGSTELLENDE EN GERAAKTE PARTYE OM OPENBARE KOMMENTAAR TE LEWER OP DIE

HAALBAARHEIDSSTUDIE VIR DIE LEWERING VAN TOERISMEDIENSTE IN DIE

STELLENBOSCH MUNISIPALITEIT

Kennisgewing word hiermee gegee dat die Raad, ooreenkomstig Artikel 78 van die Wet op Munisipale Stelsels ’n Haalbaarheidsstudie onderneem het om die mees geskikte meganisme vir die lewering van toerisme dienste deur die Stellenbosch Munisipaliteit te bepaal. Belanghebende partye word hiermee genooi om skriftelike kommentaar binne die volgende dertig (30) dae periode in te dien.

U word genooi om skriftelike kommentaar in verband met die Haalbaarheidsstudie wat onderneem is om die mees geskikte meganisme vir die lewering van die bestemmingsbemarkingsfunksie deur die Stellenbosch Munisipaliteit te bepaal, per e-pos aan die Bestuurder: Ekonomiese Ontwikkeling en Toerisme by sharon.pedro@stellenbosch.gov.za voor of op 9 Maart 2026 te stuur

Die Haalbaarheidsstudie sa beskikbaar wees op die Stellenbosch Munisipaliteit se webwerf (www.stellenbosch.gov.za) en afskrifte sal beskikbaar wees by plaaslike biblioteke en satelliet kantore soos uiteengesit in die tabel hieronder

Gebied Plek

Stellenbosch Sentrale

Franschhoek Wyk Kantoor: Wyk 1 (Mooiwater Gebou) Wyk Kantoor: Wyk 2 (Groendal Gemeenskap Saal)

Kylemore Kylemore Wyk Kantoor

Pniël Biblioteek, Hoofstraat, Pniël Pniël Wyk Kantoor

Wemmershoek Wyk 3: Wemmershoek Wyk Kantoor (Gemeenskap Saal)

Cloetesville Cloetesville Wyk Kantoor (Wyk 16 en 17) Biblioteek, Vredelust Straat, Cloetesville, Stellenbosch Ida’s Vallei Biblioteek, Sonnebloem Straat Idas Vallei

Kayamandi Kayamandi Wyk Kantoor (Kayamandi Korridor) VlottenburgVlottenburg Wyk Kantoor (Vlottenburg Laerskool)

Klapmuts Klapmuts Wyk Kantoor (Klapmuts Veeldoenige Sentrum)

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Ontwikkeling en Toerisme eenheid: Lesley

Munisipaliteit

WOW-span Wes-Kaapse skole om met die proses te begin om gr.11’s en gr.12’s te help met studie-aansoeke by die US. Die proses word deurlopend opgevolg en steun word regdeur ’n student se studieloopbaan aan die US aangebied. Die leerders het daarna die geleentheid gekry om hul loopbaandrome neer te skryf en by die US se amptelike verwelkoming van eerstejaars aan te sluit. Dit het ’n staptoer deur die feestelik beligte kampus ingesluit, waar die rektor en visekanselier, prof. Deresh Ramjugernath, die studente verwelkom het.

“My droom is om ’n rekenmeester te word, maar na dié sessie het ek besluit om te verken wat die universiteit bied wat my punte akkommodeer, en om seker te maak ek behaal daardie slaagvereistes,” het Asakhe Zokufa, ’n matriekleerder van Makapula Sekondêr, gesê.

Die volgende toeligtingsessie vir omliggende skole is die WOW Opedag tydens die US se Opedag in April. Bywoning van die US Opedag is gratis, maar leerders moet onthou om van 18 Maart via Quicket te bespreek vir toegang tot inligtingsessies.

 Meer oor WOW by wow.woordfees.co.za.

ISAZISO: 11/2026

ISAZISO SIKAWONKE-WONKE: ISIMEMO KUBO BONKE ABANOMDLA NABACHAPHAZELEKAYO SOKUNIKA IZIMVO ZOLUNTU MALUNGA NOPHONONONGO LWENKQUBO (FEASIBILITY STUDY) LOKUNIKEZELWA KWENKONZO YOKUTHENGISWA KWEZOKHENKETHO (DESTINATION MARKETING) KUMASIPALA WASESTELLENBOSCH

Kuyaziswa apha ukuba iBhunga liqhube uPhononongo lweNkqubo (Feasibility Study) ngokuhambelana neCandelo lama-78 oMthetho weeNkqubo zooMasipala (Municipal Systems Act), ngenjongo yokuvavanya eyona ndlela ifanelekileyo yokunikezelwa komsebenzi wokuthengisa indawo yokhenketho (destination marketing) nguMasipala waseStellenbosch. Bonke abanomdla nabachaphazelekayo bayamenywa ukuba bangenise izimvo zabo ezibhaliweyo ngexesha leentsuku ezingamashumi amathathu (30) zentengiso yoluntu Niyamenywa ke ngoko ukuba ningenise izimvo zenu ezibhaliweyo ezinxulumene noPhononongo lweNkqubo Eqhutyelwa ukuvavanya eyona ndlela ifanelekileyo yokunikezelwa komsebenzi wokuthengisa indawo yokhenketho nguMasipala waseStellenbosch ngokuthumela nge-imeyile kuMphathi: uPhuhliso loQoqosho noKhenketho (Manager: Economic Development and Tourism) kule dilesi ye-imeyile sharon.pedro@stellenbosch.gov.za kungadlulanga umhla wama-9 Matshi 2026. UPhononongo lweNkqubo luya kufumaneka kwiwebhusayithi kaMasipala waseStellenbosch (www.stellenbosch.gov.za) kwakunye neekopi eziprintiweyo eziya kufumaneka kwithalalencwad zasekuhlaleni nakwiiofisi zesathelayithi, njengoko kubonisiwe kule kwinkcazelo engezantsi.

Ihlomela ledolophu Indawo

Stellenbosch CBD Kwi-Ofisi Kamasipala: eCorner of Ryneveld and Plein,

If

FRONT OF HOUSE AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER:

boutique winery, restaurant and tasting room seeks a Front of House Manager with experience in Business Development (FOHBD).

FOHBD: Key Accountabilities of the role

● Reports to Farm Manager

● Lead and train FOH staff; monitor job execution and safety policy adherence.

● Maintain beverage/consumable stock, monitor usage, and order from suppliers.

● Perform additional duties as requested by the Farm Manager

● Must be available for shifts and weekend work.

● Provide full operational and administrative support.

● Staff rostering and ensuring smooth restaurant and tasting room operations.

● Advanced problem-solving and self-leadership

● Clear communication and direction for the team.

● Health and Safety compliance.

● Conferences and Events Management.

● Revenue Generation and Sales

- Corporate & Private Sales: Strategize and execute growth in wine sales via corporate gifting, private collectors, and wholesale.

- Tasting Room & Events: Partner with the Operations Manager to maximize tasting room and event revenue, including upselling experiences, wine club memberships, and private events.

- Distribution Channels: Identify and build relationships with new national and international distributors, retailers, and hospitality partners to expand reach.

- Market Strategy and Business Partnerships Strategic Alliances: Partner with luxury hotels, travel agencies, tour operators, and local businesses for bundled offerings and increased guest traffic.

- Market Analysis: Track industry trends, competitor actions, and consumer preferences to find opportunities and adapt strategies.

- Wine Club: Optimize wine club for member acquisition, retention, and lifetime value.

Marketing and Branding

- Brand Awareness: Collaborate with marketing to boost the farm's brand via targeted campaigns, PR, and digital efforts.

- Event Planning: Develop and execute major, income-generating events (e.g., festivals, themed dinners) to attract high-value visitors.

- Customer Relationship Management (CRM): Manage the CRM system to track leads, foster client relationships, and personalize communication.

Desired Skills for the Front of House Business Development Manager

The ideal candidate MUST have a diverse skill set and meet specific experience and practical requirements for success in our unique, boutique wine and dining environment.

● Food & Beverage Mastery: Comprehensive understanding of food and beverage operations (menu, service, inventory, basic culinary principles).

● Boutique Dining Experience: Proven experience in high-service, quality-focused settings (e.g., boutique hotel, fine dining) requiring personalized service and small team management.

● Proven Managerial Tenure: Minimum 3-5 years of direct hospitality management experience, demonstrating leadership and operational success.

● Events & Exhibition Management Experience: Practical experience planning and executing small/medium events, private functions, or exhibition catering, ensuring seamless client satisfaction.

Operational and Technical Requirements

● Computer Literacy: Proficient in key hospitality POS systems, especially GAAP (sales, inventory labor reporting). Other software experiences are beneficial.

● Valid Driver's License: Mandatory for errands, local marketing, and operational support.

● Preferred Transportation: Own reliable transport is highly preferred for punctuality, flexibility, and efficient off-site tasks.

Core Competencies and Work Ethic

● Team Player & Service-Orientated: Must be collaborative, fostering a positive team environment. Paramount commitment to exceptional customer service and guest satisfaction, viewing every interaction as an opportunity to exceed expectations.

● Job Type and Location

- Job Type: Full-time, requiring flexibility for evenings, weekends, and public holidays as needed by the hospitality industry

- Work Location: In-person at the designated premises (farm or client restaurants). This highly visible, hands-on role demands constant floor presence to oversee operations and engage with guests and staff.

from hard-fought and fastpaced elite women’s and men’s battles. Photo: Max Sullivan.

Beers, Lill finish on top

Matt Beers and Candice Lill emerged victorious at the opening round of the 2026 Ford Trailseeker Series in the Banhoek Valley on Saturday 31 January.

The event featured exceptionally strong elite fields, with South Africa's top mountain bikers joined by international talent, ensuring fierce competition throughout the 63,5 km marathon distance.

Beers secured the men’s victory after an intense final 20 km, holding off Marc Pritzen and Luke Moir alongside Michael Foster for race supremacy. In the women’s contest Lill claimed

the crown after a puncture for Swiss champion Alessandra Keller effectively ended her victory chances. Tyler Jacobs recovered from an early crash to finish second, while Keller demonstrated remarkable resilience, climbing back through the field to secure third place.

The 06:30 start ensured elite racers avoided the day’s heat, with the women’s podium decided before 09:30. However, recreational riders faced challenging conditions as the African sun intensified throughout

the morning.

The women’s race began conservatively through the first 10 km until the climbing commenced. Lill and Keller then collaborated to split the field, with only Jacobs, Vera Looser and Hayley Preen matching their climbing pace. At the 26 km mark Lill’s relentless pressure further splintered the leading group.

“I could feel today that I’m in a really good place,” she reflected, “and this is a great way to go into the season. Unfortunate-

ly, Keller had a puncture; it would have been really nice to race with her for longer.”

Her mechanical dropped her outside the top five, but the cross-country short course world champion used the final 15 km climbs to surge back into contention, ultimately finishing just 12 seconds behind Jacobs.

In the men’s race Foster proved the early aggressor, splitting the field before the climbing began. Sandy corners and hidden rocks made positioning crucial through the treach-

Sluit aan by Black Pumas

Die Black Pumas-netbalklub nooi alle huidige en voornemende lede na hul eerste oefensessie aanstaande Donderdag (12 Februarie) van 17:00 tot 19:00 by die Cloetesville-sportterrein. Die klub is in 2023 gestig om jong mense van die Cloetesville-gemeenskap uit die strate te hou en ’n positiewe alternatief tot sosiale uitdagings soos alkohol- en dwelmmisbruik te bied. Sedertien pronk die klub met talle pluimpies en pryse – veral sy prestasies vir die 2025-seisoen. Die klub en sy spelers is tydens verlede jaar se prysuitdeling van die Stellenbosch-netbalunie vir hul uitstaande prestasie vereer, waaronder as ligawenners en die wenners van ander kompetisies soos die Herotel-beker. Marnay Petersen is as die unie se sportvrou van die jaar bekroon. Die voorsitter, Vernon Petersen, het al die spelers, die bestuur, ondersteuners en borge – veral die hoofborg, Herotel – vir hul ondersteuning bedank. Belangstellendes is welkom om by die klub aan te sluit. Bel Vernon by 062 911 8072 of Carlene by 084 995 0263 vir nog inligting.

STELLENBOSCH MUNICIPALITY SPORT AND RECREATION POLICY NOTICE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT- 8/2026

Notice is hereby given that the Draft Stellenbosch Municipality Sport and Recreation Policy is available for public comment.

The draft policy document is available on the municipal website at: https://www.stellenbosch.gov.za

Hard copies are available at the following municipal offices:

• Stellenbosch: Municipal Offices, Plein Street

• Franschhoek: Municipal Offices, 27 Hugenote Street

All comments must be submitted in writing and directed to: Mr Garth Abrahams Manager: Sport, Recreation and Halls Community Services

Email: Garth.Abrahams@stellenbosch.gov.za

The closing date for the submission of comments is 09 March 2026

STELLENBOSCH MUNISIPALITEIT

SPORT- EN REKREASIEBELEID KENNISGEWING VIR OPENBARE KOMMENTAAR- 8/2026

Kennis geskied hiermee dat die Konsep Stellenbosch Munisipaliteit Sport- en Rekreasiebeleid vir openbare kommentaar beskikbaar is.

Die konsepdokument is beskikbaar op die munisipale webtuiste by: https://www.stellenbosch.gov.za

Hardekopieë is beskikbaar by die volgende munisipale kantore:

• Stellenbosch: Munisipale Kantore, Pleinstraat

• Franschhoek: Munisipale Kantore, 27 Hugenotestraat

Alle kommentaar moet skriftelik ingedien word en gerig word aan: Mnr. Garth Abrahams

Bestuurder: Sport, Rekreasie en Sale Gemeenskapsdienste

E-pos: Garth.Abrahams@stellenbosch.gov.za

Die sluitingsdatum vir die ontvangs van kommentaar is 09 Maart 2026

erous opening 20 km. The race remained fluid until the final climb, where Beers executed a perfectly-timed attack.

“Going down the last singletrack, Marc was leading, and I was on his wheel,” Beers recalled.

“I had ridden the last kilometre and a half this morning, so I knew where to attack.”

Beers crossed the line victorious, with Pritzen second and Moir third, 25 seconds behind.

The series now pauses until autumn, with round two scheduled for Saturday 2 May at Cradle Moon Lakeside Game Lodge, where the battle for the R100 000 series prizes resumes.

Pniël reg vir

7’s-toernooi

Alle rugbystewels loop hierdie naweek na die Dwarsrivier vir die Pniël Villagers-rugbyklub se eerste aanbieding van die Rhodes Dwarsriviervallei-7’s-toernooi.

Die toernooi is ’n eerste vir die streek met spanne van onder meer Kylemore, Lanquedoc, Simondium, La Motte, Meerlust, Klapmuts, Stellenbosch, Franschhoek en Wemmershoek wat kragte op die Pniël-sportgronde sal meet.

Volgens die gasheerklub se bestuur bied die toernooi vir die plaaslike sportgemeenskap ’n kans vir samehorigheid en gee dit erkenning aan staatmakers wat gehelp het om sport in die vallei te bevorder.

“Die vereering van oudspelers en -administrateurs, ongeag hul affiliasie in die apartheidsjare, is om hulle te bedank vir hul bydrae tot die ontwikkeling van rugby in die omgewing. Ons wil erkenning gee vir hul waardes, erfenis, tradisies en suksesse,” sê Winston Stubbs, die voorsitter van die rugbyklub. Stubbs benadruk dat die inisiatief ten doel het om eenheid, trots en sportontwikkeling in die Dwarsriviervallei te bevorder.

Die aksie skop Vrydag (6 Februarie) om 18:00 af en duur tot 22:00. Saterdag (7 Februarie) begin die wedstryde om 12:00. Benewens die sport op die veld sal daar ook verskeie toeskouer-kompetisies wees vir onder meer die beste gekleede ondersteuner en die toeskouer met die beste gees vir die tweedaagse geleentheid. Die toernooi beloof om ’n jaarlikse hoogtepunt op die plaaslike sportkalender te word.

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