Hermanus Times-E-edition-29 April 2026

N óg sterf op pad

Boodskap van Kurt se vrou, Heloise

Sondag (26 April) ontvang ek daardie oproep wat elke mens vrees ...

In ’n oogwink het my wêreld tot stilstand gekom. My hart het gebreek en ek het gevoel asof my hele wêreld onder my uitgeruk is. Die dag was ’n warrelwind van emosies, mense wat kom en gaan, boodskappe, oproepe, gebede, trane en soveel liefde. Party oomblikke het dit nog onwerklik gevoel, asof dit nie waar kan wees nie. Nou, in die stilte van die aand, wil ek net dankie sê –dankie aan elkeen wat ’n boodskap gestuur het, gebel het, kom bid het en ons met liefde en onder­

steuning omvou het. Aan ons familie, vriende, bure en almal wat van naby en ver gekom het – jul omgee dra ons deur hierdie ondenkbare tyd. Aan Kurt se tweede familie, sy bike club, al die ander bikers en die bestuur en afrigters van die Botrivierrugbyklub – baie dankie vir jul teenwoordigheid en ondersteuning vandag. Kurt was my anker, my beste vriend en die liefde van my lewe. Vir my en die seuns was hy alles. Vandag het ek opnuut besef hoeveel lewens hy aangeraak het en hoe diep sy spore oral lê. My Poops, ek kan nog nie glo jy is weg nie ...

“Dit staan deesdae bekend as die pad van die dood...” Dit is hoe inwoners van die Overberg voel nadat nog ’n lewe op die R43 naby Benguela Cove verloor is.

Sondagoggend, wat vir menige gesin ’n dag is wat hulle saam deurbring, was vir die Fortune-gesin ’n dag wat hulle nooit sal vergeet nie. Kurt, ’n bekende gesig in Hermanus en Botrivier, die eienaar van AJ Motor Trimmers asook die president van die Overberg-Villains-motorfietsklub, is Sondagoggend vroeg noodlottig in ’n ongeluk op die R43 beseer.

Volgens sers. Wesley Twigg, woordvoerder vir die WesKaapse polisie, is ’n saak van strafbare manslag by die Hermanus-polisie geregistreer. “ ’n Motor en ’n motorfiets was by die ongeluk betrokke. Volgens die polisieverslag het die motor en motorfiets gebots en is die motorfietsryer op die toneel dood verklaar.

“Ons kan bevestig dat ’n man in hegtenis geneem is en in die Hermanus-landdroshof gaan verskyn nadat hy aangekla is. Enigeen met inligting oor die voorval kan Crime Stop by 08600 10111 skakel of die App, MySAPS, gebruik,” het Twigg gesê.

Medelye vir Kurt en sy familie het op sosiale media ingestroom. Op die Facebookblad van die Villains-motorfietsklub

staan: “It is with a heavy and broken heart that we announce the passing of our President, Kurt. Kurt was more than a leader, he was a pillar of strength, a source of guidance, and a deeply valued member of our community. His dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment will never be forgotten.

“Biking was his life, all he could ever speak about were his race days, riding his bikes, and all the jols. Kurt was the life of the party and truly the light in everyone’s life, bringing energy, laughter, and unforgettable memories wherever he went. The Villains will forever cherish him, holding onto the memories, the lessons, and the impact he made in all our lives.

“We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, loved ones, and everyone whose lives he touched. May we honour his legacy by continuing the work he cared so deeply about. Rest in peace, our President. You will be dearly missed.” Kurt was ook ’n groot Botla Fire-ondersteuner en het nie geskroom om met trots sy Botrivier-rugbyklubtrui te dra nie. Die klub het in ’n persverklaring gesê Kurt was ’n ware aanwins vir die klub deur sy liefde en ondersteuning. “Sy toewyding en passie sal nooit vergeet word nie.”

Vrydag op die vooraand van die langnaweek was die R43 vir ’n paar uur gesluit en moes padgebruikers die Karwyderspad neem om by hul bestemming te kom, nadat daar weer eens ’n noodlottige ongeluk op byna dieselfde plek was waar Kurt sy lewe verloor het. Na bladsy 4.

Inwoners leer oor brande

AfriForum se Boland-takke het op 11 en 12 April ’n suksesvolle rampbestuuren veldbrandopleidingsessie in Pearly Beach bygewoon. Tarien Cooks, ’n rampbestuurspesialis by AfriForum, het dié opleiding vir onderskeidelik die Worcester-, Overstrand- en Struisbaai-takke aangebied.

Altesaam 40 lede het aan die opleiding deelgeneem, wat daarop gemik was om gemeenskappe beter toe te rus om doeltreffend op rampe en veldbrande te reageer, asook om proaktiewe voorkomingsmaatreëls te bevorder.

Die rampbestuuropleiding het gefokus op die raamwerk van rampbestuur in Suid-Afrika en hoe dit werk, samewerking tussen die verskillende sfere van regering se rampbestuursafdelings, asook die rol wat AfriForum binne hierdie strukture kan vervul. Deelnemers is ook toegerus met praktiese kennis oor wat om voor, tydens en ná ’n ramp te doen. Die doel van die veldbrandopleiding was om lede se eie veiligheid te bevorder, veldbrande te help voorkom en duidelikheid oor AfriForum se rol tydens sulke voorvalle te skep. Nog fokusgebiede was die nodige optrede voor, tydens en ná veldbrande op tak- en buurt-

wag-vlak, asook samewerking met ander rolspelers. Hierdie inisiatief vorm deel van AfriForum se voortdurende pogings om gemeenskappe te bemagtig en teen noodgevalle en natuurrampe weerbaar te maak – veral in gebiede wat gereeld deur veldbrande geraak word.

“Die opleiding het die AfriForum-takke met die nodige kennis oor die voorkoming en bestryding van veldbrande toegerus. Dit het hulle ook gewys hoe gedissiplineerde optrede voor, tydens en ná rampe ’n tasbare verskil in hul gemeenskappe kan maak,” sê Cooks.

Marique van Dalen, AfriForum se distrikskoördineerder vir die Boland, het haar opregte dank en waardering aan Cooks vir die aanbieding van die opleiding uitgespreek, asook aan Fanie Coetzee, die voorsitter van die Overstrand-tak, vir sy leiding en reëlings. Van Dalen het ook Mark Boontjies van AfriForum se Pearly Beach-buurtwag vir hierdie tak se bydrae tot die sukses van die geleentheid bedank. “Dit is vir ons belangrik dat ons takke en buurtwagte met behulp van opleiding en samewerkingsgeleenthede kan ontwikkel. Só kan ons saam aan meer veerkragtige gemeenskappe bou,” sluit Van Dalen af.

HT-led drive now extended

The heartwarming “Heroes Need Fuel Too” initiative launched by Hermanus Times (HT) has been given a significant boost with news that the community support drive for Overberg firefighters will now be extended to the end of the year.

“What began as a three-month campaign to provide essential supplies to the brave men and women fighting fires across the Overberg region has proven so successful that we have decided to continue the programme through to the upcoming fire season,” Mariette Strydom, editor of HT, proudly declared.

The initiative recognises a simple but crucial truth: firefighters battling blazes in challenging conditions need proper nutrition and hydration to maintain their strength and focus. The programme collects non-perishable goods specifically chosen to provide quick energy and essential relief items for firefighters in the field.

The drive continues to seek donations of:

• 500 ml water bottles and energy drinks for hydration

• Energy bars and nutritious snacks

• Quick energy treats such as Bar One chocolates and Super C sweets

• Practical items, including gummies, lollipops and biscuits

• Essential field supplies such as lip balm

• Hearty options such as bully beef for substantial nutrition

“The response from businesses, schools and community members has been absolutely incredible,” said Strydom. “We’ve seen first-hand how much our community values the sacrifice these firefighters make to keep us safe.”

The extension ensures support will be available throughout the critical fire season, when demand for firefighting services typically peaks across the Western Cape region.

Community members can continue to make donations by contacting: Caledon and surrounds: Mitzi Buys on 076 543 0261 and Hermanus and surrounds: Strydom on 082 443 2184.

According to Strydom no donation is too small, and every contribution does much to help fuel the heroes who risk their lives to protect our communities, homes and natural heritage.

The extended timeline allows for sustained support during what promises to be another challenging fire season, ensuring when firefighters are on the front lines they will have the community backing they need to stay strong and focused on their life-saving work.

W Cape had the worst fire season

The Western Cape experienced its most severe fire season in a quarter of a century, with firefighting crews battling an unprecedented number of blazes that started weeks earlier than usual and has so far cost more than R15 million to contain.

CapeNature said in a statement it responded to 43 fires between September and the end of November 2025, with 31 occurring in October and November alone. This compares to a historical average of just nine fires during those two months over the past 25 years.

The official fire season typically runs from 1 October to 31 March, but activity began in September 2025, before the traditional high-risk period.

Western Cape Provincial Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning Anton Bredell said the province experienced hot, dry and very windy conditions that made firefighting extremely difficult.

“The season was also longer than usual, as warm and dry conditions continued into the autumn season,” he said. “Successful wildfire management is only possible if a wide range of role players work together.” Wind was a primary factor in turning small, manageable fires into large, multi-day events that challenged firefighting crews.

The 2025-'26 fire season has so far cost more than R15 million to contain.

Despite the scale of the season no

“THE SEASON WAS ALSO LONGER THAN USUAL, AS WARM AND DRY CONDITIONS CONTINUED INTO THE AUTUMN SEASON”

lives or infrastructure was lost on CapeNature-managed land, largely due to advanced planning and community collaboration. Firebreaks around staff housing, offices, stores and tourism cottages created safe anchor points for firefighting operations.

In the Cederberg, a 30 m-wide firebreak at Algeria Bosdorp, constructed in partnership with the community, enabled successful back-burning operations that saved the settlement from advancing flames.

Firebreaks around the Ceder plantations limited the loss of saplings and mature trees of one of the region’s most endangered tree species. While natural causes such as lightning, rockfalls and animal activity accounted for a small fraction of wildfires, most of the ignitions this season were human-induced.

The South African Weather Service has forecast above-normal temperatures and below-normal precipitation for the March to May period, extending the risk well beyond the official end of the fire season.

CapeNature CEO Dr Ashley Naidoo said the public needed to remain vigilant and mindful.

“Small braais or cooking fires, even throwing out lit cigarettes can be ignition sources for very large fires. One spark in these dry and windy conditions is all it takes to start another catastrophic blaze.”

The firefighting cost for CapeNature alone exceeded R15 million and is expected to rise with drier than usual winter months ahead.

CapeNature stated that partnerships among volunteer organisations, neighbouring landowners, Fire Protection Associations, professional firefighting outfits and

Gangs strip protected reefs

Lise Beyers

A silver double-cab bakkie explodes onto a pristine beach at Pearly Beach at high speed, throwing up sprays of sand. Ten to 12 men in full-body wetsuits and scuba-diving gear are crammed into the cargo area, each carrying large flathead screwdrivers and dive-knives. The vehicle accelerates down the beach, scattering sunbathers and children building sandcastles, before skidding to a halt where the kelp beds are richest.

The divers pour off the back and vanish into the surf in seconds. The bakkie’s driver guns the engine and tears back up the beach at the same reckless speed. Minutes later the vehicle returns with another load of divers. And again, and again, and then for the pick-up.

They load up and leave. No siren sounds. No law-enforcement officers appear. They drive away having illegally harvested tens of thousands of rands worth of abalone, knowing no one is coming for them.

This scene, described by eyewitnesses, has become routine along the Overstrand coastline from Pringle Bay and Kleinmond through Hermanus to Pearly Beach, Gansbaai and Cape Agulhas. Organised gangs of up to 100 divers at a time conduct systematic raids on marine protected areas in broad daylight, stripping critically endangered abalone from reefs, while knowing that the long arm of the law will never catch them.

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has now acknowledged that understaffing and resource constraints severely hamper efforts to combat organised abalone poaching along

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South Africa’s southern coast, where the species faces near-extinction. In response to questions from NovaNews, the department revealed that just 26 fishery control officers patrol the Overstrand coastline, a ratio of one officer per 17 km compared to the international norm of one per 5 km.

POPULATIONS HAVE COLLAPSED

South African abalone, known locally as perlemoen, has been classified as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Populations have collapsed by an estimated 96% since the 1960s. Commercial harvesting has been suspended since 2008, with only very limited quotas still allocated.

Suspected abalone poachers are seen here brazenly walking openly across Pearly Beach in broad daylight, fully equipped and unashamed. Department statistics for the Overberg region over the past five financial years show approximately 100 case dockets registered, 48 prosecutions, but only two convictions related to abalone poaching.

Between 2021 and 2026, enforcement operations seized 89 538 abalone units weighing 25 752 kg. A total of 165 arrests were made across the Southern and Western Cape region during this period. But the low conviction rate highlights difficulties in the justice system. Of the 48 cases prosecuted in the Overberg, most remain pending at court. Two cases were withdrawn, with two suspects paying admission of guilt fines of R500 each.

Director of Communication and Advocacy Zolile Nqayi confirmed that the department has “gathered and continues to gather specific information and intelligence” regarding illegal operations, but cannot

share details to avoid compromising ongoing investigations. Enforcement within the Overberg is addressed by fishery control officers based at five monitoring, control and surveillance stations at Gordon’s Bay, Kleinmond, Hermanus, Gansbaai and Arniston. Officers conduct daily coastal patrols, sea patrols, inspections, investigations and enforcement operations. The department acknowledged that fishery control officers often work shifts, resulting in excessive overtime due to the nature of their duties. “Understaffing, lack of resources and funding remain a challenge,” the response stated.

ORGANISED CRIME CONNECTIONS

Abalone poaching in South Africa connects to organised crime syndicates with international links.

The settlement of Buffeljags near Bredasdorp is known locally as a location associated with storage and distribution of illegally harvested abalone. The department confirmed it deploys regular operations involving surveillance of illegal movement of marine resources. “Should such surveillance activities indicate the illegal storage of illegally harvested resources stored in or around Buffeljags, the necessary action will follow,” Nqayi stated.

The department stated that it coordinates with the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (the Hawks) and the South African Revenue Service’s Customs and Excise division to address the organised crime dimension.

A significant corruption case concluded in August 2023 when nine fishery control officers were convicted alongside 12 criminal syndicate network leaders operating mainly in the Overberg area.

What is domicilium citandi et executandi?

Domicilium citandi et executandi (“domicilium address”) is a Latin term meaning “house for being summoned and executed upon.”

In South African law it refers to the address a party selects in a contract as the official address where all legal notices and court processes may be delivered. This may be a physical address (such as a home or business) or, in post-modern practice, an email address.

ORIGIN OF THE CONCEPT

The concept originates from Roman law,

where a person’s domicile was the place recognised for legal purposes. All legal notices had to be served at that address, forming the foundation of how domicilium addresses operate today.

USE IN MODERN CONTRACTS

Domicilium addresses are standard in most contracts. They provide certainty by ensuring both parties know exactly where legal notices must be sent. This helps avoid disputes about whether a party received proper notice of legal proceedings or contractual communications.

POTENTIAL PITFALLS

There are important risks to be aware of. If a person relocates but fails to update their domicilium address, legal notices served at the old address remain valid. This can result in serious consequences, including default judgment being granted without the person’s knowledge. Similarly, if the chosen address becomes inaccessible, the same risk arises.

The position was confirmed in Amcoal Colleries Ltd v Truter 1990 (1) SA 1 (A), where the court held that service at the chosen domicilium address is valid, even if the

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has now acknowledged that understaffing and resource constraints severely hamper efforts to combat organised abalone poaching.

The officers, based at the Gansbaai compliance office, were arrested in March 2018. Charges included contraventions of the Marine Living Resources Act, corruption, money laundering, racketeering and theft of abalone. The investigation revealed they facilitated illegal harvesting and aided smuggling syndicates in return for payment.

Sentences ranged from house arrest with conditions to between two and seven years’ direct imprisonment.

COORDINATION AND RESOURCES

“The department also engages with local municipalities, police, Cape Nature, SANParks and traffic authorities to deploy operations and coordinate land-based interdiction. These deployments have resulted in multiple arrests and criminal cases.

“Joint operational plans are implemented regularly within the four coastal provinces in high-risk areas including the Overstrand.” He said that the total budget allocated for marine law enforcement along the southern Cape coast for the current financial year is approximately R5,4 million. Furthermore, Nqayi said that 19 honorary marine conservation officers have been appointed under the Expanded Public Works Programme as force multipliers, with more appointments expected at hot-spot stations.

person is not physically present. HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF To avoid adverse consequences promptly notify the other party of any change in address, monitor correspondence diligently, and periodically check your credit record for unknown judgments.

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OM seeks input on short-term rentals

The Overstrand Municipality is calling on short-term rental operators, hosts and community members to review and comment on new government guidelines that will shape the future of the holiday accommodation industry in the area.

The proposed Code of Good Practice for Short-Term Rentals covers properties listed on platforms like Airbnb as well as traditional holiday rentals and managed accommodation services. While not yet legally binding the guidelines provide a framework for responsible operation that balances business interests with community needs.

“This is an opportunity for our local short-term rental community to have their say in how the industry will be regulated,” said Municipal Manager Dr Dean O’Neill. “We want to ensure that the final guidelines are practical, fair, and support both operators and residents in our beautiful coastal region.”

The guidelines address five key areas: responsible property management by hosts, guest conduct expectations, basic health and safety requirements, community relations with neighbours and the responsibilities of booking

platforms.

The document is particularly relevant for Airbnb hosts, holiday rental property owners, property management companies, and anyone considering entering the shortterm rental market in the Overstrand area.

Municipal officials emphasise that public input during this consultation phase is essential to creating workable regulations that protect both the tourism industry and local communities.

“Even though this document may seem short its impact will be significant,” O’Neill noted. “This is the foundation for how short-term rentals will operate in our municipality, so we need everyone’s voice in the process.”

The full Code of Good Practice for Short-Term Rentals is available on the Overstrand Municipality website under “Documents Open for Comment” or directly at: https://www.overstrand.gov.za/~documents/ documents-open-for-public-comment/code-ofgood-practice-tourism/ code-of-good-practice-for-shortterm-rentalspdf/?layout=file

All comments must be submitted by 11 May.

Nuclear review: 25/5

Residents and stakeholders in the Overstrand Municipality district have been granted additional time to review and comment on Eskom’s proposed nuclear power plant project, with the public review period now extended to 25 May.

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) approved the extension following public requests for more time to study the Environmental Impact Assessment for the massive facility, which could generate up to 5 200 MW of electricity.

The proposed nuclear-power plant is being evaluated for two potential locations: Bantamsklip in the Overstrand Local Municipality and Thyspunt in the Kouga Local Municipality (Eastern Cape).

For the Overberg the Bantamsklip option represents a development that could fundamentally transform the local landscape and economy.

Recognising the significant impact this decision could have on local communities, printed copies of the Draft Scoping Report (DSR) are available for public review at several venues across the region, including:

• Hermanus Public Library (1 Magnolia Street)

• Stanford Public Library (155 Queen Victoria Street)

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Mon-Fri:09:00-16:00 Sat:09:00-13:00

HemelenAarde Valley, Hermanus (oppositeBouchardFinlayson, nexttoDiePlaaskombuis)

• Gansbaai Public Library (Corner Main and Kapokblom Streets)

• Eluxolweni Public Library, Pearly Beach

• Buffeljachtsbaai Public Library

Additional review sites extend along the coast to Bredasdorp and the Eastern Cape locations.

For those preferring electronic access, the documentation is available through:WSP Website: https://www.wsp.com/en-ZA/ services/public-documentsWSP

• Datafree Website: https:// wsp-engage.com/

The extended deadline ensures residents have adequate time to study the comprehensive

Volgens Twigg ondersoek Hermanus-polisie 'n saak van strafbare manslag nadat ’n privaat ambulans en twee motors betrokke was. "Volgens die verslag was dit ’n botsing reg van voor en ’n 86-jarige vrou is op die toneel dood verklaar, terwyl die ander slagoffers per ambulans na die hospitaal geneem is. Die omstandighede rakende die voorval word ondersoek en geen inhegtenisnemings is nog gemaak nie."

Die twee ongelukke het skaars drie weke gebeur nadat Sharon Telling, 'n bekende inwoner van Hermanus, ook op die pad op 1 April dood is. Die R43 was ook vir meer as vyf ure gesluit nadat Telling en ’n ander padgebruiker in die botsing reg van voor betrokke was.

Vrae rakende die spoedgrens op die R43 is nou op almal se lippe. Die spoedgrens wat 120km/h is en net by Hawston (80km/h), Salandra (100km/H) moet volgens inwoners van die omgewing aangepas word. Een leser van Fisherhaven het die Hermanus Times gekontak en gesê die ongelukke ruk nou

environmental impact assessments and submit informed comments about a project that could affect everything from marine ecosystems to local tourism and fishing industries. How to submit comments: All public comments must be submitted to WSP by close of business on Monday 25 May through: Online registration: https://arcg.is/1uKaqD2Email: Nuclear-PP-EIA@wsp.comPhone: 011 254 4800 / 011 361 1300

“This extension provides our community with a vital opportunity to ensure their voices are heard on a project that could reshape the future of our coastal region,” a conservationist said.

handuit. Volgens hom kan hulle die oggende nie eens die aansluiting tussen die R43 en die pad na Fisherhaven oorsteek nie as gevolg van die druk verkeer. "Net so is daar ook gereeld ongelukke by die Kleinmond-afrit. Iewers sal iets gedoen moet word om die probleem op te los. My persoonlike mening is dat hulle die spoedgrens sal moet verminder, verkeersdepartement moet meer sigbaar op die R43 wees en spoedwalle moet voor die Fisherhaven- en die Kleinmond-aansluiting opgerig word." Intussen het pastoor Roeloef du Toit saam met die kapelaan Mark Robson 'n beroep om die gemeenskap en ander padgebruikers oor die Overberg heen gemaak om saam met hulle te kom bid op die R43 waar Kurt sy lewe verloor het. "Moenie dat die weer julle ophou nie, asseblief kom bid saam met ons vir die veiligheid van ons padgebruikers," het Du Toit op Facebook gesê.

• Kommentaar is vir Sanral gestuur rakende die spoedgrens op die R43, maar teen druktyd is nog geen inligting ontvang nie.

From beats to boardrooms

Siyabulela Notwala proves that passion and purpose can coexist...

In Zwelihle he exemplifies what it means to wear multiple hats with style and purpose.

More than a father, Notwala is a social entrepreneur, creative visionary, humanitarian and environmentalist who has seamlessly woven careers in entertainment, business and public service.

For more than 15 years he has been a driving force in the entertainment industry as a DJ, music producer and events organiser.

But Notwala’s story goes far deeper than spinning tracks and managing events. “I’ve always believed creativity and community service aren’t mutually exclusive,” having transformed his artistic passions into a thriving business empire.

Through his company, Blue Sky South Africa, Notwala offers comprehensive event management, equipment hire, audiovisual production, music-studio services, photography, branding and digital

design. The business has become a go-to resource for events across the Overberg region, proving that local talent can compete with the best.

Notwala’s impressive educational portfolio reflects his commitment to continuous growth. Armed with a Senior Certificate from Elsenburg Agricultural Institute, a Diploma in Entrepreneurship from Cape Peninsula University of Technology and a Diploma in Public Accountability from Stellenbosch University, he’s currently pursuing an Advanced Diploma while balancing multiple professional responsibilities.

“Education has always been my foundation. Whether mixing music or managing municipal procurement the principles of excellence and accountability remain the same.”

Since 2021 Notwala has served the Overstrand Municipality with distinction, working across diverse departments, including Local Economic Development, Sports & Recreation and Fleet Management.

Currently he serves as a buyer in

Rapportryers hou smulete

Mitzi Buys

Die Caledon-Rapportryers se jaarlikse afvalete is ’n geleentheid wat altyd groot byval vind. Afvalliefhebbers kon kies tussen vaal- of kerrieafval, wat lank en stadig in ysterpotte oor kole gekook is, en diegene wat nie van afval hou nie, kon aan ’n waterblommetjiepotjie en ’n skenkelpotjie smul.

Die onlangse afvalete was nie net ’n geldinsamelingsprojek nie, maar ook ’n geleentheid waar die gemeenskap heerlik kon saamkuier oor ouer en skaarser geregte, want min mense sien deesdae kans om afval te kook. Wessel du Toit sê die

vure is reeds om 12:00 aangesteek sodat die potte om 13:00 kon begin prut. “Ons het drie kerrie-afvalpotte, drie vaal-afvalpotte, een skenkelpot en twee waterblommetjiepotte gehad, waaruit 165 etes bedien is. Heerlike tuisgebakte brood met kaas en konfyt is saam met die etes bedien,” sê du Toit. “Om ’n Rapportryer te wees, gaan oor meer as net deelname – dit gaan oor diens, kameraadskap en hande vat waar dit nodig is. Dis die lekker van saamstaan en saam lag terwyl gewerk word en die wete dat elke klein bydrae ’n groot verskil maak.”

• Oorskiet-afval is aan die Tafelronde Herberg geskenk.

Supply Chain Management within the Finance Department, where his entrepreneurial background provides unique insights into efficient procurement processes.

His municipal role isn’t just a job; it’s an extension of his commitment to community development. Working in various departments has given him a comprehensive understanding of how local government functions and where improvements can be made.

What sets Siyabulela apart is his refusal to be confined by traditional career boundaries. As a father he understands the importance of creating opportunities for the next generation. As an environmentalist and humanitarian he sees every project through the lens of community impact. “Whether I’m organising a wedding managing a municipal procurement process or producing music I’m always asking, ‘How can this benefit our community?’”

Siyabulela’s journey from the turntables to the township boardrooms represents a new model of professional

success, one where creativity, education and public service intersect to create meaningful change.

In a world that often demands choosing between artistic passion and stable employment Notwala proves that with vision, education and determination one can build a career that feeds both the soul and the community.

Radiostasie vier mylpaal

Mitzi Buys

Die gemeenskapsradiostasie Radio Overberg het Saterdag 11 April sy 15de bestaansjaar in die galery van Kapula Candles gevier. Ter viering van hierdie mylpaal is verskeie uit- en opvoerings asook kompetisies aangebied.

Een van die hoogtepunte was dié van die bekende Overbergse skrywer Bibi Slippers van Baardskeerdersbos, wat met “In die bed met Bibi” voorlesings van bekende Overbergse skrywers en digters gedoen het. Bibi het ook uit haar eie digbundels voorgelees – dit alles op ’n bed vol kussings wat spesiaal na die Kapula Candles galery gebring is.

Radio Overberg saai op die frekwensie 101.8 FM uit en dek die hele Kaap Agulhas- munisipale gebied en is ook die eerste gemeenskapsradiostasie wat die 100FM-frekwensiegrens oorgesteek het. Sedert sy ontstaan in 2011 is die reikwydte uitgebrei na wêreldwye uitsending via internettoegang.

Die musiekgenre, wat goue-oue-treffers, jazz, klassiek, rock, gospel, boeremusiek en plaaslike musiek insluit, weerspieël die kultuur van die demografiese samestelling van die gemeenskap.

Radio Overberg, wat in die sakekern van Bredasdorp geleë is, gebruik top-gehalte plaaslike aanbieders uit die gemeenskap. Die taalbeleid is 70% Afrikaans en 30% Engels.

Die omroeper Letty-Ann Möller sê: “Wat ’n wonderlike leerkurwe is dit nie. Om elke dag jou lyf joernalis, sielkundige, onderwyser, kommentator, nuus-

leser en komediant te hou, is genoeg om enige adrenalienvraat te laat aanhou praat – 15 jaar lank, om presies te wees.” “Vir my was die eerste treetjies soos vir ’n laboratoriumrot wat helium gesluk het. Behalwe dat ek geskok was om my eie stem oor die radio te hoor, was ek konstant op ’n high. Ek moes met selfbeheersing keer dat die opwinding nie my desibels laat kante raak en distorsie veroorsaak nie. Klank kan kwesbaar wees. Nou, 15 jaar later, is ek steeds ’n prater en geniet ek elke nuwe kollega, elke kortstondige ateljeegas en verál dié wat klokslag hul inligting op Radio Overberg kom deel. Ja-nee, ek is dankbaar dat ek destyds ons stigtingsvergadering, wat by die Victoria Hotel gehou, is bygewoon het. Sedertdien het baie water oor die radiogolwe in die see geloop,” sê Möller.

I’ve a real concern about illegal dumping

I write to express a deep concern about the escalating problem of illegal dumping in our beautiful region. Hawston and various open spaces throughout Hermanus have become unfortunate dumping grounds for household refuse and building rubble, creating an environmental and health crisis demanding immediate attention.

Daily, residents witness mattresses, furniture, garden waste and construction debris being carelessly abandoned on vacant plots, along roadsides and in natural areas that should be preserved for future generations. This illegal dumping not only destroys the scenic beauty that attracts visitors to our area but also poses serious environmental and health risks to our communities.

The practice creates breeding grounds for pests and disease vectors, contaminates our soil and groundwater, and sends a troubling message about our collective responsibility as environmental stewards. It also places an unfair burden on law-abiding residents and local authorities who must bear the cost of clean-up operations.

I urge the Overstrand Municipality to strengthen enforcement measures, increase monitoring of known dumping hotspots, and implement more accessible waste disposal options for residents. Perhaps community education campaigns about proper waste disposal and the severe environmental consequences of illegal dumping could help address this issue at its source. We must also encourage residents to report illegal dumping incidents promptly and consider neighbourhood-watch programmes to deter such activities. Our stunning coastal environment is a treasure that requires protection through collective action.

Let’s work together to preserve the natural beauty that makes Hermanus and Hawston special places to live and visit.

Concerned resident

Briewe van ons

lesers | Letters from our readers

School sports cross bounds in importance

I am concerned about the increasingly cut-throat nature of school sports in South Africa and the immense pressure being placed on our young athletes to perform at unrealistic levels.

What should be an enjoyable, character-building experience has transformed into a high-stakes environment where children as young as eight face intense scrutiny from coaches, parents and schools obsessed with winning at all costs. We’ve created a system where sports participation has become about elite performance rather than participation, fitness and fun.

The consequences are alarming. Chil-

dren are suffering stress-related injuries, burnout and mental-health issues. Many are quitting sports entirely by high school, having lost their love for physical activity due to relentless pressure. We’re also witnessing concerning behaviour from parents and coaches who prioritise trophies over the well-being of developing minds and bodies. Schools are investing disproportionate resources into a select few “star” athletes while neglecting recreational sports programmes that could benefit the majority of learners. This elitist approach contradicts the fundamental purpose of school sport: promoting healthy lifestyles, teamwork, and personal development for

‘Kyk eerder na dié inwoners’

Dit is orals – op alle sosialemediaplatforms, in SMS-boodskappe en sommer langs die braaivleisvuur ook.

Met die plaaslike verkiesing later vanjaar begin die stryd om lamppale en Facebookplasings reeds. Kandidate en politieke partye skroom nie om hul eie sterte te prys nie en ook nie om hul opposisiepartye se leiers se karakter af te breek nie.

Ons word gebombardeer met inligting, feite, kritiek en nog baie meer; om nie eens van al die beloftes te praat nie. Terselfdertyd gaan dit nie baie goed met al die inwoners nie – veral nie die middel- en laer-inkomste-inwoners van Hermanus nie.

Dié wat al lank in die omgewing woon en hul eiendom danksy harde werk gekoop het, kry baie swaar. Nou wil ek nie eens praat van die werkersklas van Hermanus nie. As ek so na die huispryse en selfs die huurpryse kyk, wonder ek waar die wer-

kersklas blyplek kry. Begin Hermanus ’n plek word waar slegs die elite gaan welkom wees, of gaan ons die ander “klasse” ook hier welkom heet?

Ek voel politici moet ophou hul eie sterte prys – veral munisipaliteite – en ’n bietjie kyk na die mense wat werklik die wa vir Hermanus deur die drif sleep ... die werkersklas. Kyk na hulle wat hul inkopies in die dorp doen en nie aanlyn koop nie; kyk na hulle wat dag ná dag die “elite” met vriendelike gesigte groet. Kyk ’n bietjie verby die geld en kyk na die mense in die dorp – die mense wat die hart van die dorp is.

En as jy as kieser jou kruisie trek, trek dit met verantwoordelikheid, sodat jy weet dat die party of kandidaat vir wie jy stem jou belange ook op die hart sal dra. Bekommerde inwoner SANDBAAI

all children.We must refocus school sports on participation, skill development and enjoyment rather than solely on competitive success. Let’s implement policies that ensure every child gets meaningful playing time, regardless of ability level. We need coaches trained in child development, not just winning strategies.

Our children’s physical and mental health should never be sacrificed on the altar of sporting glory. It’s time to restore balance and remember that school sports should develop well-rounded individuals, not just champions. Retired

Goeie diens gelewer; baie dankie!

Goeie diens is deesdae so skaars soos hoendertande. Ek wil die motorwagte by Burgundy-restaurant bedank vir alles wat hulle doen. Hulle is altyd vriendelik en help ons as pensioentrekkers waar hulle kan. Nie net is hulle altyd vriendelik nie, maar help ons met ons pakkies en maak selfs die deure vir ons oop. Veral as daar oorsese besoekers is, is hulle altyd bereidwillig om hulle vriendelik by te staan waar hulle kan. Ek wens almal in die dorp wil so vriendelik wees, want dan gaan ons as die vriendelikste dorp in Afrika bekend staan.

Ek hoop die ander wagte wil by hulle leer – party is so onvriendelik en dan voel dit vir jou jy skuld hulle iets.

Dankbare pensioenaris ONRUS

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Die meeste skole het vanjaar besluit om hul matriekafskeidsgesellighede vroeër te hou om nie net die druk van leerders tydens hul rekordeksamen en voorbereiding vir die eindeksamen weg te neem nie, maar ook om die finansiële las van ouers ligter te maak.

Gansbaai Academia het vanjaar sy matriekafskeid op 8 April gehou en almal is dit eens dat elke matriekleerder wat dit bygewoon het, deur ’n ring getrek kon word. Nie almal kon egter die matriekafskeid bywoon nie. Faith Daniels moes weens omstandighede die skool in gr. 9 verlaat, maar haar liefde vir die skool en haar oud-vriende is nooit agterweë gelaat nie.

Haar ouers het haar tydens die voorafgeselligheid vir haar goedheid bedank: “Deur goeie tye, wonderlike ervarings sowel as moeilike dae van angs, trauma en baie trane het onse Hemelse Vader die kinders gedra. Faith, ’n liefdevolle dogter, moes ongelukkig die skool verlaat, maar niks het haar gekeer om steeds liefde en hulpvaardigheid uit te leef nie en daarvoor is sy ook bekroon.”

Die Caledon-biblioteek by Swartberg Primêr. Saam met die leerders is, Elza Mundell (leerondersteuningsonderwyser in die hulpbronklas), Vaughn Jacobs, Gerhard Afrika van Wyk, Denese Simmers (hulpbronklas-assistant) en Calvyn Letshohla. Foto: Mitzi Buys

Boekedag gevier

Mitzi Buys

Sedert Unesco, die Verenigde Nasies se opvoedkundige, wetenskaplike en kulturele organisasie, Wêreldboekeen kopieregdag in 1995 ingestel het om lees, publisering en kopiereg te bevorder, word dié dag jaarliks op 23 April gevier.

Wêreldboekedag is besonders gewild by skole waar nie net voorlesings gedoen word nie, maar waar leerders – en soms ook onderwysers – dikwels as hul gunsteling-boekkarakter geklee skool toe kom.

Swartberg Primêr in Caledon het ’n bedrywige Wêreldboekedag gehad. Die YeBoneers, wat by die skole help, het hul eie inisiatief aan die dag gelê om dié dag interessant te maak.

Rooikappie was daar asook die drie varkies en verskeie ander karakters, wat by die onderskeie klasse aangedoen het om vir die leerders stories voor te lees.

Die Caledon-biblioteek het Swartberg Primêr se hulpbronklas besoek, waar Gerhard Afrika van Wyk die boek Bertus soek ’n boek aan die leerders voorgelees het.

Die storie handel oor ’n seuntjie wat

die eerste keer saam met sy ma die biblioteek besoek. Aanvanklik wou die seuntjie niks van die biblioteek weet nie, maar die bibliotekaresse het op ’n baie interessante en vindingryke wyse al die verskillende soorte boeke en alles wat in ’n biblioteek te vinde is, aan hom uitgewys – soveel so dat hy ’n liefde vir boeke en die biblioteek ontwikkel en drie boeke uitgeneem het.

Afrika van Wyk se interaktiewe voorlesing het die leerders nie net aan sy lippe laat hang nie, maar ook laat skater van die lag. “Ons wou die boodskap oordra – om stories te lees, moet plesierig wees. Dit was werklik ’n baie interaktiewe sessie en die leerders het dit so geniet en heerlik aan die storie deelgeneem. Dit was vir ons ’n groot voorreg om hierdie leerders vandag met ’n lieflike storie te kon bederf.”

Die Laerskool Overberg, of Klein Ovies soos hulle bekendstaan, het hierdie spesiale dag werklik na ’n ander vlak geneem. Elke leerder asook die opvoeders het soos hul gunsteling-boekkarakters aangetrek. “Sodoende het hulle nie net meer by mekaar geleer nie, maar ook lees verder geprikkel,” sê Elsje Müller, een van die onderwysers.

Samewerking versterk leer

Die Overberg-onderwysdistrik bly verbind tot die bevordering van gehalte-onderrig deur die toepassing van samewerkende leerbeginsels, soos vervat in die teorieë van Lev Vygotsky.

Hierdie benadering, wat die belangrikheid van sosiale interaksie in leer beklemtoon, het op 9 April prakties gestalte gekry toe skole van oor die distrik heen aan ’n grootskaalse ontwikkelingsessie deelgeneem het.

Die sessie is gelei deur Xavier Julius, ’n waarnemende Afrikaans-raadgewer, wat die waarde van professionele leergemeenskappe beklemtoon het.

Gr. 9- en gr.-12-onderwysers het in verskeie sentrums saamgewerk, waar kennisdeling en die ontwikkeling van assesseringspraktyke sentraal gestaan het. Hierdie samewerking het nie net professionele groei bevorder nie, maar ook sterk kollegiale bande gevestig.

By die Hoërskool Hermanus het die gr. 9-onderwysers onder leiding van die hoofnasiener, Jaco Schoeman, en die Afrikaansonderwyser Carli Rossouw vergader. Hul kundigheid en leiding het bygedra tot die verdieping van onderwysers se begrip van doeltreffende nasienpraktyke.

Rossouw, wat in ’n leierskapsrol ontwikkel is, het erken sy was aanvanklik senuweeagtig oor die verantwoordelikheid, maar het haar dankbaarheid uitgespreek vir die geleentheid wat haar aangebied is.

Intussen het die gr.12-span onder leiding van Elgimine Fourie, ’n Afrikaansonderwyser by Hawston Sekondêr, hul sessie suksesvol gefasiliteer. Sy leierskap en kundigheid het ’n beduidende bydrae tot die ontwikkeling van die vak gelewer en hy word wyd as een van die voorste opstelskrywers en nasieners in die Overbergdistrik erken.

Ander sentrums waar die sessies plaasgevind het, sluit in Groenberg Sekondêr onder leiding van Chandre Julius; die Hoërskool Bredasdorp onder leiding van Liezel van Schalkwyk; Villiersdorp Sekondêr onder leiding van Henriette Fortuin en Swellendam Sekondêr onder leiding van Zenobia Plaatjies.

Adele Kroukamp van Emil Weder Sekondêr het die sessie as besonders posi-

tief ervaar en beklemtoon dat sy dit terdeë geniet het. Sy het ook haar waardering uitgespreek vir die geleentheid om kollegas van die Hoërskool Overberg te ontmoet en professionele netwerke te versterk.

Volgens Fortuin was dit vir haar ’n besondere voorreg om leiding aan opvoeders te bied. Sy het haar vertroue uitgespreek dat hierdie inisiatief tot uitstekende uitslae in die Nasionale Seniorsertifikaat-eksamen sal bydra.

Julius het gesê die uiteindelike doel van hierdie inisiatief is om ’n tasbare verskil in leerders se akademiese prestasie te maak.

“Ons vertrou hierdie ontwikkelingsessie wat plaasgevind het, sal ’n positiewe uitwerking op die Overberg-leerders hê met die vertroue dat alle leerders in 2026 sukses sal behaal.”

Hierdie inisiatief dien as ’n bewys van die distrik se verbintenis tot voortgesette professionele ontwikkeling en die bevordering van uitnemendheid in Afrikaansonderrig.

Fees iets vir almal

Die Hermanus-Kalfiefees, wat van 5-10 Augustus gehou word, het Saterdag sy nuwe program bekendgestel.

Die fees, wat vanjaar 26 jaar van topproduksies, musiek en plesier vier, gaan weer eens nie teleurstel nie. Tydens die programbekendstelling het Koos van der Merwe met sy produksie “Soos ’n Lafenis” die hartsnare geroer.

Koos het met die vertoning sy nuwe digbundel, Die armkant van rykdom, bekendgestel. Groot afwagting heers nadat sy gedigte die afgelope maande deur meer as 500 000 mense op sosiale media gelees is. Saam met Koos op die verhoog was Ryno Grobbelaar van Rhino en Rasta-faam, ’n kitaarspeler en sanger van formaat.

Die gehoor het tydens die produksie ’n hele paar eerstes gehoor, maar omdat Koos die 35ste jaar vier sedert hy sy eerste album bekendgestel het, het hy ook een of twee nostalgiese nommers van dekades gelede gesing.

Van die produksies waarna Kalfiefeesgangers kan uitsien is:

• Het van Verlangekraal gaan verhoog toe: Het Heiberg. Die weggooikind wat Verlangekraal se naam verewig het, het dit gewaag om in opstand te kom teen ’n rigiede skoolstelsel wat geen rebelsheid of individualiteit sou duld nie. Net Meneer Doep het tussen haar en die verderflike skoolhoof, meneer Erlank, gestaan. Hierdie geliefde en diep menslike verhaal wys vir die eerste keer Het Heiberg se kant van die saak, wie in haar lewe saak gemaak het en wat in haar gedagtes aangegaan het. Dit vertel bowenal hoe sy oorleef het.

• Die Wasgoedlyn is die musiekprojek van Riku Lätti en Jackie Lätti – ’n oop uitnodiging aan Afrikaanse musikante om hul eie liedjies met trots te speel, ongeag waar hulle vandaan kom of hoe hul pad begin het.

Wat begin het as twee mense wat ’n simboliese lyn tussen hulle span waarop ander hul liedjies kan “ophang”, het oor tyd gegroei tot ’n lewende netwerk kunstenaars,

Wat om te doen as die wêreld brand is ’n splinternuwe kabaret wat spesiaal vir die legendariese Elzabé Zietsman geskep is.

digters en storievertellers. Soos Riku self dit beskryf: “Ons is twee pale en daar span ’n lyn tussen ons, en ons nooi mense om hul liedjies te kom hang dat almal dit kan hoor.” Die Wasgoedlyn het nie net ’n verhoog geword nie – dit het ’n beweging geword.

• Wat om te doen as die wêreld brand is ’n splinternuwe kabaret wat spesiaal deur die digter en skrywer Bibi Slippers vir die legendariese Elzabé Zietsman geskep is.

As gevolg van mense se ingeboude negatiwiteit-vooroordeel (die Engelse praat van ’n negativity bias), dink byna elke generasie mense hulle leef deur die eindtye. In vandag se dae voel dit of die hele wêreld saamsweer om ons te oortuig dat dit inderdaad die waarheid is; asof die wêreld letterlik en figuurlik aan die brand is: Katastrofiese natuurrampe as gevolg van klimaatsverandering, politieke verdeeldheid, geweld, chaos en selfs ’n dreigende wêreld-oorlog is maar net ’n paar kenmerke van die “nuwe normaal” wat aangebreek het nadat ’n globale pandemie ons in onlangse heugenis skynbaar probeer uitroei het … Hoe bly ’n mens by jou gesonde verstand wanneer dit voel of die wêreld eindig? Wie se raad moet jy volg, wie se wysheid moet jy najaag en watter stappe moet jy neem om te oorleef? Gaan dit regtig so sleg met die mensdom, of weet

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Kom geniet klassieke musiek

Mitzi Buys

Wat as ’n intieme winterfees met twee uitvoerings en ’n handjievol liefhebbers van klassieke musiek begin het, is nou – 22 jaar later – as die “Classics for All” stewig gevestig as een van die oudste en belangrikste klassieke musiekfeeste in die Overberg, indien nie in die land nie.

Die Classics for All vind van 8-10 Mei in die skilderagtige Overbergse dorpe Greyton en Genadendal plaas. Die geskiedkundige Genadendal is slegs vyf kilometer buite Greyton geleë.

Die feesdirekteur, Coenie Visser, sê: “Die Classics for All-fees was nog nooit net ’n gebeurtenis nie. Dit is ’n ontmoetingsplek vir stemme en interpretasies van klassieke musiek van oral in die wêreld. Mettertyd het dit iets diep persoonlik geword – ’n geleentheid waar ou vriende herenig, nuwe gehore verwelkom en die gedeelde gees van Greyton en Genadendal deur musiek gevier word.”

Feesgangers, wat musiekliefhebbers van oor die land en selfs oorsee insluit, kan hierdie jaar weer uitsien na ’n ryk en uiteenlopende program, insluitend die galakonsert met ’n sterbelaaide rolverdeling van sommige van die beste Suid-Afrikaanse sangers en instrumentaliste, ’n viering van Franz Schubert se 200ste verjaarsdag, die welbekende Zanne Stapelberg, die Ses Celli van die Kaapse Filharmoniese Orkes, die Genadendal Basuinkoor en vele meer.

Die Sondagmiddagkonsert met vier opkomende sterre is saamgestel deur Philippus Hugo, ’n plaaslike pianis wat bekend is daarvoor dat hy altyd van die fees se mees onvergeetlike musikale ervarings skep.

Een van die hoogtepunte van die 2026fees sal ongetwyfeld Carl Orff se musikale skouspel, Carmina Burana, wees – ’n buitengewone prestasie vir die fees. Hierdie kragtige produksie sluit in die WindWorx- simfoniese blaasensemble, in samewerking met die Simfoniekoor van Kaapstad en kore van die SACS (South African College High School) en die Laerskool Greyton. Die bekroonde soliste William Berger, Lynelle Kenned en Minette du Toit-Pearce tree ook onder leiding van Levi Alexander op.

Selfs vir mense wat nie liefhebbers van klassieke musiek is nie, is die openingskoor O Fortuna van Carmina Burana waarskynlik bekend en nostalgies, want dit sal altyd verbind word met die ikoniese 1970’s-televisiereklames van Old Spice-naskeermiddel.

Die fees speel ook ’n belangrike rol in die gemeenskap. Oor die jare het Classics for All beduidend in die musiekopvoeding in die vallei belê – deur skoolkore, instrumente, dirigentopleiding en vervoer van skoolkore na onder andere eisteddfods te finansier.

Hierdie fees bied werklik iets vir almal – u hoef nie ’n klassieke musiekkenner te wees om hierdie fees van wêreldklas musiek te geniet nie. Dié fees, wat oor drie dae strek, bied nie net opregte Overbergse gasvryheid nie, maar gee mense ook die geleentheid om Greyton en Genadendal te verken. Die volledige feesprogram is by www. classicsforall.co.za te sien. Kaartjies is beskikbaar by Webtickets en kan ook deur die webtuiste gekoop word.

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Tendersareherebyinvited for:

Tender No SC2657/2026:Lease Repairs,Management andMaintenanceofErf88Zwelihle(Situated at42 LusibaStreet,Zwelihle)as a Daily CareCentrefor the Elderlyfora Lease PeriodofNine(9) YearsandEleven (11)months.

Tenderdocuments,inEnglish,are obtainablefrom Wednesday, 29April2026 attheofficesoftheSupply ChainManagement Unit,OverstrandMunicipality,1 Magnolia Avenue Hermanus fromMs. R October, roctober@overstrand.gov.za / 028 3138052 between08h30-15h30fromMonday toThursday, and 08h30-14h30onFridays.

Tenderdocumentation fee of R150-00 for hard copiesor alternatively itis availableelectronically freeofcharge Sealedtenders mustbedepositedin Tender Box No.3 at theofficesoftheOverstrandMunicipality Bidsmay only be submittedonthebiddocumentationissued by Overstrand Municipality

Theclosingdate and time ofthetendersare on 05 June2026 at 12h00 Tenderswillbeopenedinpublicimmediately thereafter by SCMpersonnel.

The 80/20preferencepointsystem in termsof the OverstrandMunicipality’s Preferential Procurement Policy willbe applicable

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Tenders word hiermeeingewagvir: Tender Nr SC2657/2026:Huur, Herstelwerk,Bestuur en InstandhoudingvanErf88Zwelihle(Geleë teLusiba Straat42,Zwelihle)as‘nDaaglikseSorgsentrumvir Bejaardesvir ‘n Huur tydperkvanNege (9) JaarenElf (11) maande

Tenderdokumente inEngels,is verkrygbaarvanaf Woensdag, 29April 2026,by die Voorsieningskanaalbestuurseenheid, OverstrandMunisipaliteit,Magnolialaan 1,Hermanus,vanaf Me R October roctober@overstrand.gov.za / 028 3138052 tussen08h30-15h30van Maandagtot Donderdag,en08h3014h30opVrydae

Tenderdokumentasiefoo van R150-00 virharde kopieëof alternatiewelikisditgratiselektroniesbeskikbaar

Verseëlde tendersmoetgeplaas word in TenderbusNr.3 by die kantore vandieOverstrandMunisipaliteit. Tendersmag slegsingedien word opdietenderdokumentasieuitgereikdeur OverstrandMunisipaliteit.

Diesluitingsdatumen-tydvan dietendersis 05 Junie2026 om 12h00 Tenderssalonmiddellikna afloop vandiesluitingstydin dieopenbaaroopgemaak word deurVKBpersoneel.

Ingevolgedie OverstrandMunisipaliteitse Voorkeurverkrygingsbeleid saldie 80/20 voorkeurpuntestelsel van toepassing wees.

DrDGIO’Neill MunicipalManager / MunisipaleBestuurder/UmphathiKamasipala

P.O. Box/ Posbus/Ibhokisi yePosi20HERMANUS7200

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NOTICE

PUBLICNOTICECALLINGFOR

INSPECTIONOF1stSUPPLEMENTARY VALUATION ROLL2025/2026AND LODGINGOFOBJECTIONS

NoticeisherebygivenintermsofSection49(1)(a)(i) read togetherwithsection78(2)oftheLocalGovernment:Municipal PropertyRatesAct,2004(ActNo.6of2004),hereinafter referred toasthe“Act”,thatthe1stsupplementaryvaluation roll forthe financial year2025/2026,isopen forpublicinspectionatthe MunicipalHeadOfficeanditssatelliteoffices,oronthe website: www.overstrand.gov.zafrom23April2026to31May 2026. Aninvitationisherebymadeintermsofsection49(1)(a)(ii) read togetherwithsection78(2)oftheActthatany ownerofproperty orotherpersonwhosodesiresshouldlodgeanobjectionwith theMunicipalManagerin respectofanymatter reflectedin,or omittedfrom,thesupplementaryvaluation rollwithinthe abovementionedperiod

Attentionisspecificallydrawntothefactthatintermsofsection 50(2)oftheActanobjection mustbein relationtoaspecific individualpropertyandnotagainstthesupplementaryvaluation rollassuch.The form forthelodgingofanobjectionisobtainable fromtheMunicipalofficesatthe followingaddresses: Hangklip/Kleinmond:33MainRoad,Kleinmond,0282718400. Hermanus:1MagnoliaStreet,Hermanus,0283138000 Stanford: 15QueenVictoriaStreet,Stanford, 0283418500

Gansbaai:MainRoad,Gansbaai0283848300

oronthe municipal website:www.overstrand.gov.zaThe completed forms mustbe returnedtothe municipalofficesorthe MunicipalManager,POBox20,Hermanus,7200orviaemailto enquiries@overstrand.gov.zaonorbefore 31May2026 Forenquiriespleasecontact JohetteBassonat telephone number 0283138000orsendane-mailtoenquiries@ overstrand.gov.za. 23April2026

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KENNISGEWING VANUITNODIGINGVIR

INSPEKSIE VANDIE1STEAANVULLENDE WAARDASIELYS 2025/2026ENINDIEN VAN BESWARE

KennisgeskiedhiermeeingevolgediebepalingsvanArtikel49(1) (a)(i)saamgeleesmetArtikel78(2)vandiePlaaslikeRegering: MunisipaleEiendomsbelastingswet,2004(WetNo.6van2004), hierna verwysasdie“Wet”,datdie1steaanvullendewaardasielys virdie2025/2026finansiëlejaar,beskikbaarisvirpubliekeinspeksie by dieMunisipaleHoofkantoorensyadministrasiekantoreasook opdieamptelike webtuiste:www. overstrand.gov.za,vanaf23April 2026to31Mei2026.

’nUitnodiging word hiermeegerigintermevanArtikel49(1)(a) (ii),saamgeleesmetArtikel78(2)vandie Wetdatdieeienaarvan eiendom,ofenigeanderpersoonwatdit verlang,’nbeswaarkan indien by dieMunisipaleBestuurderrakendeenigeaangeleentheid wat vervat word in,of weggelaatisuitdieaanvullendewaardasielys, binnedie bogenoemdetydperk

Aandag word daaropgevestigdatintermevanArtikel50(2)van die Wet,’nbeswaarbetrekkingtot’nspesifiekeeiendommoet hê,ennieopdietotaleaanvullendewaardasielysassodanignie. Die vormvirdieaantekeningvan’nbeswaarisbeskikbaar by die volgendeMunisipalekantore: Hangklip/Kleinmond:Hoofstraat33,Kleinmond,0282718400 Hermanus:Magnoliastraat1,Hermanus,0283138000 Stanford: QueenVictoriastraat15,Stanford, 0283418500

Gansbaai: Hoofstraat,Gansbaai,0283848300 asookopdieamptelike webtuiste:www.overstrand.gov.za

Voltooide vormsmoetopof voor 31Mei2026 terugbesorg word aandie munisipalekantoreofdieMunisipaleBestuurder, Posbus 20,Hermanus,7200ofpereposaan:enquiries@ overstrand.gov.za Rigunavraeasbaan JohetteBasson by telefoonnommer028313 8000ofstuur’ne-posaanenquiries@overstrand.gov.za.

23April2026

DrDGIO’Neill MunicipalManager / MunisipaleBestuurder/UmphathiKamasipala P.O.

Kucelwaiziniki-xabiso: Inombolo yeThenda SC2657/2026: Ukuqeshisa,uLungiso, uLawulokunye noLondolozolweSiza88Zwelihle(esimi kwa-42LusibaStreet,Zwelihle) njengeZiko loKhathalelo lweMihla lwaBantuabaDalangeXeshaleNgqeshiso leMinyakaeli-9(esithoba)kunye neenyangaezili-11 (ezilishumielinanye).

Amaxwebhuabhalwe ngesiNgesi ayafumanekaukusukela NgoLwesithathu,29ka-Epreli2026 kwi-ofisi yoLawulo Lweentengo, kuMasipalawase-Overstrand, 1 eMagnolia Avenue , eHermanus ku Nkszn.R October, roctober@overstrand. gov.za / 0283138052 phakathikuka08h30-15h30ngoMvulo uyokumangoLwesine izeibengu08h30-14h30ngoLwesihlanu. Intlawulo yeethendayamaxwebhu eyi-R150-00 yeekopi ezingamaphephaokanye kungenjaloiyafumaneka simahla kwikhompyutha. Iziniki-maxabisoezitywiniweyo kufunekazifakwe kwi Bhokisi yeZiniki-Maxabiso3 kwii-ofisizikaMasipalawase-Overstrand. Iziniki-maxabisokufunekazifakwe kumaxwebhuakhutshwe ngu Masipalawase-Overstrandkuphela Umhlanexeshalokuvalwakweziniki-maxabisoyi 05ka-Juni 2026ngentsimbi ye-12h00 kwaye ziyakuvulwangokonangoko ngabasebenzibe-SCM. Inkquboyamanqaku angama-80/20ngokwemigaqo yoMgaqo-nkqubo wokuFumanangokuKhethekileyo kaMasipalawaseOverstrandiyakusetyenziswa.

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AphasenzaisazisongokweCandelo 49(1)(a)(i) elinokufundwa lidibenenecandelo 78(2)likaRhulumente wezeKhaya:uMthetho WeeRhafuZoMhlabakaMasipala, wowama-2004(uMthetho wesi-6 wowama-2004),ekuzakubhekiselwakuwo aphanakamvangokuthi “loMthetho”, eyesibinisokubauxwebhuolongezelelekileyo lokuhlolwakwexabisolomhlabalonyaka-maliwama-2025/2026, luvulelekilekuluntuukubaluluhlolekwi-OfisieliKomkhulu likaMasipalanakwii-ofisiezingaphantsikwalokwanakwimizi yogcinozincwadi, okanye kwelijelo: www.overstrand.gov.zaukususela kumhla23April2026ukuyakutshokumhla31May 2026. Kananjalosikwenzanesimemongokwecandelo 49(1)(a)(ii) elinokufundwalidibenenecandelo 78(2)laloMthethosokuba nawuphinaumninimhlabaokanye omnye umntuonqwenela ukwenjenjaloufaneleafake izimvo zakheezichasenenokukuMphathi kaMasipalangawo nawuphinaumbaolapha,okanye ositheleyo kuxwebhuolongezelelekileyo lokuhlolwakwexabisolomhlabangeli xeshalichazwe ngasentl’ apha. Sifunaukutsalelaingqalelo yenu ngokukhethekileyo kwicandelo 50(2)laloMthethoelithiizimvo ezingaphesheyakulentozifanele zityumbeloomhlabazingabizezichasenenjenoxwebhulokuhlolwa kwexabisolomhlaba.Iimpephazokukhalazaezigqityiweyo mazibuyiselwe kungekafikiusuku lwe 31May 2026 kwii-ofisi ezikhankanywe ngezantsiokanye kwi-ofisikaMphathikaMasipala, POBox 20,Hermanus,7200,email:enquiries@overstrand.gov.za Ifomu yokufakaizimvo zakhoezichasenenokuungayifumanakwiiofisizikaMasipalakwezi dilesizilandelayo: Hangklip/Kleinmond: 33Main Road,Kleinmond, 0282718400 Hermanus: 1 MagnoliaStreet,Hermanus,0283138000 Stanford: 15 QueenVictoriaStreet,Stanford, 0283418500 Gansbaai: Main Road, Gansbaai,0283848300 okanye kwelijelolikaMasipala: www.overstrand.gov.za.Xaufuna ukubuzanxibelelananoJohetteBassonkwinombolo yefoniu-028 3138000okanye nge-imeyileenquiries@overstrand.gov.za 23 April2026

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Seven-year-old Jordan Meyer, a learner at Generations school in Hermanus, has officially jumped his way into the Guinness Book of World Records, breaking the previous world record for star jumps in one minute.

What started as childhood fascination has now become a remarkable achievement. Jordan’s journey with world records began when he was just four years old, captivated by the incredible feats documented in the famous record book. By age six the determined youngster had set his sights on achieving his own record.

Vir Daniël Grove bestaan daar nie iets soos om die handdoek in te gooi nie.

Dié 16-jarige Hermanus-inwoner, wat op ’n plaas in die Hemel-en-Aarde-vallei woon, het net een doel voor oë – en dit is om in alles uit te styg wat hy aanpak.

Daniël het pas van die UIPM-Vyfkampwêrelkampioenskap in Kaïro teruggekeer. Die kampioenskap op 12 April was nie net die begin van die vyfkamp-seisoen nie, maar het ook ’n paar veranderings gehad –waar die atlete gewoonlik oor 200 m swem, moes hulle dit nou oor 100 m doen.

Daniël het teen die senior atlete meegeding en ’n merkwaardige prestasie behaal.

Dié jong atleet het 39ste uit 117 atlete in Kwalifikasie B geëindig. Hy het slegs twee punte gekort om vir die halfeindronde te kwalifiseer.

Boy (7) jumper breaks record

About five months ago Jordan began his rigorous training regime, practising star jumps with unwavering dedication. His hard work paid off when he surpassed the previous record of 112 star jumps in one minute, set by Theo Walker from the UK in May 2025.

“Jordan’s achievement shows children they can accomplish anything they set their minds to through hard work and practice,” said his proud father Phillip.

When he’s not breaking world records Jordan keeps busy with cricket and tag rugby, while mathematics remains his favourite school subject. His heroes reflect his diverse interests; he looks up

Plaasseun blink uit in moderne vyfkamp

Die twee punte en sy uitslag het hom nie ondergekry nie en hy het sommer dadelik toe hy sy voete in Hermanus sit, weer hard begin oefen. “Ek is tevrede met my uitslae,” het Daniël ná die byeenkoms gesê. “Skerm is ’n gebied waaraan ek meer aandag sal moet gee aangesien die Oosterse lande baie sterk in daardie dissipline is.”

Hy het ook reeds vir ’n internasionale skermafrigtingskursus ingeskryf.

Sy familie staan bankvas agter hom en volgens Daniël kon hy dit nie sonder hul hulp regkry nie. Sy oupa het ’n hindernisbaan op die plaas opgerig, waar Daniël kan oefen. Volgens hom het die ruwe terrein en die omgewing hom gehelp vorm om een van die beste junior atlete te wees – veral as dit by die hindernis-afdeling kom.

Al is Daniël maar net 16 jaar oud, sal sy

titels senior atlete groen van jaloesie laat.

Hy is tans die o.17- SA skermkampioen, die o.19- SA tweekampkampioen, die o.17en o-19- SA moderne-vyfkamp-kampioen, die o.17-driekamp-wêreldkampioen en die o.19-laserloop-wêreldkampioen. Sy program vir die res van die jaar is net so vol. Al gaan hy die volgende wêreldkampioenskap weens skoolverpligtinge misloop, wil hy graag in Junie by die volgende UIPM-Wêreldbeker in Hongarye genoeg ranglyspunte versamel om vir die eindronde te kwalifiseer – slegs 36 atlete kan vir die eindronde kwalifisieer.

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This star jump record is just the beginning for the ambitious sevenyear-old. Jordan already has several other records in his sights and is currently waiting for Guinness World Records to confirm the rules for his next attempts. The official recognition process requires submitting various pieces of evidence and adhering to strict guidelines set by Guinness World Records, who will post the official certificate once they've confirmed the record.

For now Hermanus can proudly celebrate having its very own world-record holder, a testament to what determination, practice and big dreams can achieve, no matter your age.

Verder wag die o.19-wêreldkampioenskap vir hom in Augustus, gevolg deur die Laserloop/Biathle-wêreldkampioenskap in Madeira in Oktober, ’n dissipline waarin hy die verdedigende wêreldkampioen is. Daniël Grove blink uit in