Hermanus Times - E-edition -21 January 2026

Best of the best

Overberg police recognised for service

It's not a big police station, yet it covers a large area, has many challenges and always goes the extra mile for the town.

Its hard work and dedication have paid off and the Grabouw South African Police Service Station has been awarded the prestigious title of Best Colonel (Level 12) Station in the Western Cape at the provincial Excellence Awards Ceremony held on Friday 17 January.

The recognition honours the collective efforts of the entire Grabouw Police personnel, including management, commissioned officers, visible policing commanders, detective units, support staff, interns and neighbourhood watches.

Station commander Col Winston Coetzee praised the achievement, calling the award “a testament to your hard work, dedication and unwavering commitment to serving our community with excellence.”

The award recognises stations led by colonel-level commanders and evaluates performance across multiple policing functions, including crime prevention, detective services, community engagement and administrative efficiency.

“Your ability to work collaboratively, tackle challenges and maintain high stan-

dards of teamwork has not gone unnoticed,” the station commander stated in the congratulatory message. “The efforts you have put forth in your duties reflect the highest values of our police station and you have truly set an example for others to follow.”

The Excellence Award Ceremony forms part of the annual Western Cape Police Service’s recognition programme, which honours outstanding performance and service delivery across police stations in the province. Stations are evaluated on criteria including crime reduction statistics, community satisfaction, operational efficiency and professional conduct.

“This achievement not only highlights your individual talents but also underscores the strength of the personnel of Grabouw police station,” Coetzee noted. “I am proud to lead such capable personnel who demonstrate professionalism and a deep commitment to serve and protect our communities.”

The award comes during a period of increased focus on rural policing in agricultural areas of the Western Cape, where police stations face unique challenges including farm attacks, seasonal labour issues, and vast geographical areas to patrol.  To page 2.

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 From page 1. Grabouw’s recognition as the top-performing colonel-level station reflects the coordinated efforts across all departments within the station. This includes the visible-policing commander, detective commander, section commanders overseeing finance, supply-chain management and human resource management as well as shift commanders and frontline personnel.

Coetzee used the achievement as motivation for continued excellence, stating: “As we celebrate this accomplishment let it serve as motivation to continue striving for excellence in our mission to protect and serve our community.”

This recognition places Grabouw police among the province’s top-performing police stations and highlights the effectiveness of collaborative policing approaches in rural communities.

Col Gustaf Tamboer, station commander of the Hermanus police, also congratulated his colleagues on Facebook: “You deserve it, Grabouw police. Congratulations and well done. Sustain your performance and even better it. You made us proud in the Overberg District.”

• AC Patrick Mogodla of the Bredasdorp police was the runner-up in the category Administration Employee of the Year, level 5-7. “We are very proud of him and that we as station can be associated with him,” the station stated.

Please join our support project

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• Energy bars

• Snacks (small packets of chips, raisins)

• Super C sweets, gummy sweets and even lollipops

Summer is fire season in the Overberg, and with the sweltering temperatures it has been a brutal fire season so far, with no signs of abating. Fires have been raging throughout the Overberg, with devastating effects.

Firefighters, definitely unsung heroes, are risking life and limb to safeguard the lives and properties of others. (“Unsung heroes on duty this season”, Hermanus Times, 17 December 2025).

These brave men and women work gruelling shifts, often 48-72 hours at a time, and to sustain this nutrition and hydration are of the utmost importance and it is heart-warming to see communities rally round providing drinks and snacks for the firefighters when the call goes out.

Hermanus Times is launching a drive for non-perishable goods for all the Overberg firefighters. We feel it is necessary to build up a considerable stock of these goods which, once collected, will be distributed to the various fire stations in the Overberg.

Items needed are:

• Water 500ml bottles

• Energy drinks (Powerade and Energade)

• Small packets of biscuits

• Chocolates (Bar One and Lunch Bar, which do not melt so easily)

• Saline eye drops

• Lip balm or small tubs of Vaseline

• Cans of bully Beef (which they can open easily and eat while on duty)

Items such as coffee, tea, sugar and long-life milk can also be donated for the use of the firefighters at their respective fire stations.

We by no means say don’t supply the fire stations with goods when required, but this is a drive to build up emergency supplies for future use. All goods collected will be taken to a central point for later distribution.

This is a heartfelt plea to businesses and the communities support us in this drive. No donation is too small, even a few bottles of water will all add up in the end.

Contacts for donations: Caledon and surrounds: Mitzi Buys 076 543 0261

Donations in Caledon can also be dropped off at Ons Winkel, Prince Alfred Road (next to the Pharmacy)

Hermanus and surrounds: Mariëtte Strydom 082 443 2184

Collections can be arranged if needed.

Polisie waarsku teen bedrog

Die Wes-Kaapse polisie waarsku lesers om bedag te wees op selfoonbedrog wat van ’n provinsiale kommissaris se gekloonde nommer af gepleeg word. Kol. André Traut, ’n polisiewoordvoerder, waarsku lede van die publiek teen ’n voortdurende bedrogspul waarin bedrieërs die amptelike kantoortelefoonnommer van die Wes-Kaapse Provinsiale Kommissaris – 021 417 7148 – kloon om slagoffers te mislei en te intimideer.

Lesers word gewaarsku om nie met vreemde mense oor hul selfone te kommunikeer nie.

In hierdie bedrogspul blyk die oproepID die Suid-Afrikaanse Polisiediens se provinsiale kantoornommer te weerspieël, wat die valse indruk skep dat die oproep van die polisie af kom. Slagoffers word dan gekontak – in sommige gevalle via video-oproep – deur ’n individu wat hom as ’n polisiebeampte voordoen en in ’n polisie-uniform geklee is.

Die slagoffer word valslik daarvan beskuldig dat hy verbind word met ’n pakkie wat na bewering by ’n lughawe onderskep is en smokkelware bevat. Die slagoffers word dan deur intimidasie en dreigemente van inhegtenisneming of

vervolging gedwing om groot bedrae geld te betaal om die saak “op te los”. Hierdie bedrogspul is nie beperk tot die Wes-Kaap nie en soortgelyke gevalle is al oor die land heen aangemeld. Die misbruik van die bogenoemde telefoonnommer word tans ondersoek, tesame met die aangemelde gevalle wat met hierdie bedrogspul verband hou.

Die polisie beklemtoon dat polisiebeamptes nooit geld sal eis om inhegtenisneming of vervolging te voorkom nie.

Die polisie sal nie betalings per telefoon of video-oproepe aanvra nie.

Die publiek moet altyd die identiteit en geloofsbriewe van enigiemand wat beweer dat hulle ’n polisiebeampte is, nagaan.Wees bewus dat die oproeper-ID 021 417 7148 tans bedrieglik in hierdie bedrogspul gebruik word.

Die publiek word versoek om waaksaam te bly en enige interaksie met vermeende bedrieërs onmiddellik by hul naaste polisiekantoor of by Crime Stop by 08600 10111 aan te meld.

Die polisie bly daartoe verbind om hierdie voorvalle te ondersoek en gemeenskappe teen misdadige uitbuiting te beskerm.

Crime blitz reaps lots

Overstrand Municipality’s Public Safety Directorate seized drugs worth nearly R20 000 and made multiple arrests during integrated crime prevention operations across the municipal area over the last weekend of December.

The coordinated efforts, conducted in partnership with the police and other law-enforcement agencies, resulted in the arrest of three suspects in Hawston for drug-related offences after police discovered 249 Mandrax tablets valued at R14 940, 15 grams of tik worth R4 500 and more than R4 000 in cash in their vehicle. Additional arrests were made in Hermanus, Gansbaai and Franskraal for various offences, ranging from drug possession to driving under the influence.

The operations formed part of the municipality’s visible policing strategy, with officers conducting roadblocks and patrols while simultaneously addressing illegal squatting and public-order violations through clean-up operations and issuing fines for offences such as public drinking and unlicensed driving.

As part of the ongoing crime prevention, the municipal Task Team, K9 Unit and LEAP officers continue to clear out makeshift tents, sleeping gear and cardboard shelters from various

Overstrand Municipality’s Public Safety Directorate seized drugs worth nearly R20 000 and made multiple arrests during integrated crime-prevention operations across the municipal area over the last weekend of December.

areas in the Overstrand.

This includes the bushes and stormwater pipes, with the aim of reducing the impact of illegal squatting on public spaces and keeping the area clean.

Several fines were issued for various offences:

• A homeless person from Gansbaai, living in a bush in Masakhane was arrested for possession of stolen property, possession of a dangerous weapon and consuming liquor in public.

• Several individuals were fined for illegal activities, including three for consuming liquor in public, one for urinating in public and others for illegal car guarding.

• A total of three unlicensed vehicles were impounded, and four drivers were fined for not having valid driver’s licences.

“During this integrated

crime-prevention operation an ad hoc fishing-permit inspection was carried out by the municipal law enforcement team and LEAP officers,” Municipal Manager of the Overstrand Dr Dean O’Neill said. “The team covered and inspected several areas, including Vermont, Harderbaai in Onrus, and Plankhuis, Hawston Harbour and Sandbaai.

“An additional inspection was conducted on vessels in Hermanus Harbour, in coordination with the South African Maritime Safety Authority (Samsa). They also assisted with a complaint received about a vehicle with CEM number plates blocking a complainant’s car at Voëlklip Lagoon.

“The driver, who was uncooperative and under the influence of alcohol, had his vehicle removed by a sober individual, allowing the complainant to move his car. Please always obey the rules of the road and avoid parking on the wrong side or obstructing other vehicles.

“Overstrand Municipality and its partners remain committed to keeping our communities safe and clean. We believe the visible presence of the law enforcement teams continues to make a difference, sending a strong message to criminals that they will be caught and to motorists that they must keep their vehicles roadworthy.”

Bond Switching: Can it save money?

Bond switching – moving your home loan from one bank to another – is becoming increasingly popular among South African homeowners. The aim is simple: to secure a better deal on your existing bond, without selling your property.

There are several reasons why you might consider switching. Lower interest rates can translate into substantial savings over the life of your loan, while some banks offer more flexible repayment terms or lower monthly instalments. If your credit score has improved since taking out your bond, you may now qualify for better terms. Bond switching can also be used to consolidate debt or access equity in your home to fund renovations, investments or other financial goals. The process involves two legal

steps: cancelling your existing bond at the deeds office and registering a new one with your chosen lender. A conveyancer or property attorney is required to manage both stages.

It is important to note that switching is not without costs.

Bond cancellation and registration fees, conveyancing charges and possible early termination penalties may apply.

Samewerking tussen die Bredasdorp- en Napier-polisie sowel as die Bredasdorpen Napier-plaaswag maak die omgewing veiliger vir al die inwoners. Verskeie padblokkades is Vrydag in die omgewing gehou.

Padblokkades help

Die samewerking tussen verskillende polisiekantore en plaaswagte in die Kaap Agulhasmunisipale gebied lei daartoe dat dit ’n veiliger omgewing vir baie is.

Die Bredasdorp- en Napierpolisie en die Bredasdorp- en Napier-plaaswag het op 16 Januarie verskeie padblokkades gehou. Die padblokkades was by die Protem-, die R319- en die Ouplaas-pad asook by die aansluiting van die R317 en R316 buite Bredasdorp.

Die Bredasdorp-polisie het vyf beamptes met twee voertuie by die padblokkades gehad terwyl die Napier-polisie met twee lede

en een voertuig betrokke was. Altesaam nege lede en ses voertuie van die Bredasdorp-plaaswag en sewe lede en drie voertuie van die Napier-plaaswag was betrokke.

Volgens ’n woordvoerder van die Bredasdorp-polisie is altesaam 22 voertuie voorgekeer en deurgesoek. “Twee voertuie het vleis sonder geldige vervoerpermitte vervoer en hulle is boetes opgelê,” het die woordvoerder gesê. “Ons wil almal bedank wat by die optredes betrokke was. Saam maak ons almal ons gemeenskap veiliger en bekamp ons sodoende misdaad in ons omgewing.”

Before making the move, carefully weigh up the costs against the potential long-term savings. Consulting a financial advisor or property law expert can help you decide if bond switching is the right step for your circumstances.

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Die begin van ’n nuwe skooljaar word altyd met opgewondenheid begroet. Leerders sowel as onderwysers is ná ’n lang somervakansie uitgerus en sien uit na die bedrywighede van die jaar.

Ons Winkel Caledon, in samewerking met Helpende Hand, het verlede Maandag (12 Januarie) geskenkpakkies aan die onderwysers van die Hoër- en Laerskool Overberg – ook bekend as Ovies en Klein Ovies – oorhandig.

Retha Beukes van Ons Winkel Caledon het aan Hermanus Times genoem: “Ons het in samewerking met Helpende Hand ’n klein projek vir die skole van stapel gestuur waarin ons ’n ‘oorlewingspakkie’ opgemaak en aan die onderwysers oorhandig het om hulle vir die 2026-skooljaar aan te moedig en

voorspoed toe te wens.”

Dié oulike pakkies het onder meer ’n

Kit Kat-sjokolade ingesluit vir wanneer die onderwysers ’n “breek nodig het”, sneesdoekies om iemand se trane af te vee, Jelly Babies vir wanneer hulle dalk voel om iemand se kop af te byt en ’n pleister as dinge rof raak.

Lindie Strydom, bekend vir haar televisierolle in Egoli en Suidooster , was die gasspreker en het gesê dit is vir haar ’n groot voorreg om die 2026-skooljaar met die span van Helpende Hand en die personeel van die Hoër- en Laerskool Overberg in Caledon te open met die tema “Menslikheid in ’n veranderende wêreld”.

“Hierdie tema is al gebore toe ek so op die stert-kant van covid by ’n skool begin werk het. Ek het die impak van die afstand en afsondering beleef en wou die gemeenskap op ’n manier probeer nader trek. Vandag is dit die

geweldige druk om by die veranderings (veral tegnologie) by te bly wat ons menswees, menslikheid en medemenslikheid bedreig,” het Lindie gesê.

“Ek het nie antwoorde of die een of ander ‘spoeg-en-plak’-resep of metode nie, maar het begin om stories en voorbeelde te versamel van gewone onderwysers wat ons op verskillende maniere herinner hoekom ons juis op hierdie mens-tot-mens-roeping geantwoord het … mense wat kies om te dien op hierdie unieke plek waar mens-kapitaal (onderwysers) mens-potensiaal (die jeug) ontmoet.

“Op die ou einde is skole se kurrikulum, handboeke, struktuur en formaat almal maar min of meer dieselfde –iewers lui ’n klok; almal hou pouse.

“Dis jou mense wat die verskil maak. Mense gee lewe aan groot, ou geboue, spoggerige geriewe en 200 dae per jaar se onderrig. En dis ons menslikheid

wat deel word van die stories agter die lysie prestasies op iemand se CV – stories wat gewoonlik iewers ’n sinnetjie insluit soos ‘daar was hierdie onderwyser op skool …’. Vir elkeen wat elke dag met God se kosbare kinders werk – mag ons in 2026 aan bakens van uitnemende menslikheid voortbou,” het Strydom aan die onderwysers gesê. Lindie se man, Johann, het ook kortliks oor die uitdagings van generasie-gapings gepraat en op sy treffende manier almal aangespoor om die brûe oor te steek van conflict and compete na collaborate and complement

Nie almal altyd so dapper

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’n Atmosfeer van opgewondenheid het geheers toe die gr. R-leerders Woensdag 14 Januarie by Swartberg Primêr vir hul eerste skooldag aangemeld het.

Die 128 gr. R-leerders het netjies uitgevat en baie dapper in hul nuwe skooluniforms saam met hul ouers en ander nuwe leerders in die skoolsaal gewag om in hul onderskeie klasse ingedeel te word. Hierdie bravade was egter vir ’n paar van die nuwelinge van korte duur. ’n Onderwyser by Swartberg sê hier en daar moes trane afgevee en getroos word toe die nuwe leerders sonder hul ouers in die klaskamers was. Die leerders met

wie Hermanus Times voor die saalbyeenkoms gesels het, het almal ywerig hul koppe geknik en beaam dat hulle na dié nuwe avontuur uitsien.

Personeel van die Caledon-biblioteek was vanjaar weer teenwoordig om bemarking te doen. Gerhard Afrika van Wyk sê: “Ons wil graag die belangrikheid van lees aan ouers oordra. Ons moedig hulle aan dat die kinders lid word van die plaaslike biblioteek en dat hulle vir hul kinders boeke uitneem en voorlees, want lees verbreed hul kennis. Elkeen wat vandag ingeteken het, het ’n kinderboekie as geskenk gekry om sommer dadelik die liefde vir lees by hulle aan te wakker.”

Gerhard Afrika van Wyk van die Caledon-biblioteek saam met Nadine en Nayrique Arendse by die biblioteek se inligtingstalletjie. Foto: Mitzi Buys

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I AM Grace Odinga a Malawian lay looking for a job as a housekeeper and general cleaning, guesthouse cleaner with experience and reference available. I am available from Monday to Friday or sleep in with my husband. WhatsApp 061 486 7514 or call on 075 004 0748.

I AM Stanley a Malawian man looking for a job as general house cleaner, gardening, driving, nursery care (looking after plants) sleep in with my wife. I am available from Monday to Friday. Call or WhatsApp 065 635 4637.

I AM a 44-year-old Zimbabwean lady looking for a domestic job. Part /full-time. I am honest, reliable, hardworking and trustworthy. I am excellent in cleaning, laundry and all household duties. I trained in hotels and guest houses & have 9 years' experience in cleaning. Reference available. Please call /WhatsApp me on 067 381 8285.

I AM Patrica Veleko a 42-year-old SA lady looking for a job for 2 days a week Tuesday and Thrusday. I have 7 years experience. Reference available. Please call or WhatsApp me on 078 402 7394.

I AM A Malawian lady looking for 3 days per week work as a housekeeper, cleaner, laundry, ironing or looking after children. I have 4 years experience with references which is available on request. Please call or WhatsApp me on 069 995 6406.

I AM a Zimbabwean lady age 21, looking for domestic work for two days a week - Tuesday and Thursday. I am hardworking and trustworthy, ready to start at any-time. Please contact me or WhatsApp on 062 871 1835

MY NAME is Chisomo (Grace). I am a compassionate and experienced caregiver with first aid certificate, seeking a fulfilling role as a nanny, housekeeper or caregiver, for children with disabilities or elderly. I am warm and patient with kids, and gentle and attentive with seniors. Willing to take on any of these roles. References available. Please call me on 084 653 6052.

MY NAME IS Derrick Meshack. I am a Malawian man age 31 looking for a full /part-time job as a gardener, housekeeper or painter. I am hardworking, reliable and an honest man who is able to work with minimal supervision. I have 2 years experience. I am available Monday to Sunday. For reference call 067 966 5372.

ANIMALWELFAR E CONTAC T DE TA IL S

HERMANUS ANIMALWELFARE SOCIETY(HAWS) 028312 1281 adoptions@hermanusanimalwelfare.co.za

BARC GANSBAAIANIMALWELFARE 083 7423903 barc.animalwelfare@gmail.com

KLEINMOND ANIMALWELFARE SOCIETY 028 27 15004 kawsoffice627@gmail.com

GRABOUWANIMALWELFARE SOCIETY 07 1258 57 70 admin@gaws.org.za

STANFORD ANIMALWELFARE SOCIETY 064881 2294 sawsstanford@gmail.com

GRABOUW/BOTRIVIER

R.A.D(RescuedAnimalDrive) loveisrescue@gmail.com

NM10043683-HL210126

CANCELLATIONOF LOSTORDESTROYEDBOND

NoticeisherebygivenintermsofRegulation68oftheDeeds RegistriesAct,1937,oftheintentiontoapplyfortheissueofa certifiedcopyofSB6576/2025passedby DEIRDRÉ-ANN MOMBER G , Id entity Numbe r 63111 5 0136088, Unmarried fo ra capita l amoun t of R1200000.00 infavourof ADRIAANWILLEMDU PLESSIS,IdentityNumber5907175120089,Unmarried inrespectofcertain (1)SECTIONNO8MONORGAN MEWS,situateatNEWLANDS,INTHECITYOF CAPE TOWN,DIVISIONCAPE,WESTERNCAPE PROVINCE,INEXTENT260(TWOHUNDREDAND SIXTY)Square Metres (2) Anexclusiveuse area describedasSTORES17measuring7(SEVEN)Square Metres,intheschemeknownasMONORGANMEWS, situate atNEWLANDS, INTHE CITYOFCAPE TOWN,DIVISIONCAPE,WESTERNCAPE, whichhas beenlostordestroyed.

Allpersonshavingobjectiontotheissueofsuchcopyare herebyre qu iredtocontactth e Registra r ofDeeds: WESTER N CAPEatCAPE TO WN , FLOOR4, RECEPTIO N DESK ,2 RIEBEEC K STREET, FORESHORE,CAPE TOWN withintwoweeksafterthe dateofthepublicationofthisnotice.

Datedat HERMANUS on16January2026

CONVEYANCER TERTIABOTHA(LPCM98871) VORSTER&STEYN ATTORNEYSHERMANUS Email:crust@vorsteyn.co.za, Tel:0283130033

MITCHELLHOUSE, 16MITCHELLSTREET, HERMANUS,7200 REFERENCE:MOMBERG

ALGEMENEPLAASWERKER

SAAI-ENVEEPLAASINDIECALEDONOMGEWING BENODIGDIEVOLGENDEPERSOON:

-Geldigebestuurslisensie -Minstens3jaarplaaservaring - Tansop'nplaasindieOverbergwerksaam -Betroubaarengeendrinkers -Bereidomoortydtewerk

SKAKEL0791952661

BOEDELKENNISGEWING

Indieboedelvanwyle

ELIZABETHSUSANNADEKOCK

Identiteitsnommer:3605200024084 watwoonagtigwaste

Overberg Tehuis.DeLa VigneStraat, Riviersonderend enwatte Riviersonderendop7Junie2025 gesterfhet.

Boedelnommer:014167/2025

Krediteureindiebogenoemdeboedelword hiermeeversoekomhulleeiseintelewerby dieondergetekendebinne‘ntydperkvan 30(DERTIG)dae. VOLSCHENKREKENMEESTERS POSBUS303,CALEDON,7230

NM10042949-HL210126

FORMJJJ

LOSTORDESTROYEDNOTARIALDEEDOF CESSION

Noticeisherebygivenintermsofregulation68oftheDeeds RegistriesAct,1937,oftheintentiontoapplyfortheissueofa certifiedcopyof NotarialDeedofCessionNo.SK3725/2005S passedby1.ANNE-MARIELONG IdentityNumber5112080611187 Unmarried 2.MARGARETSARAHFINCH IdentityNumber4407070132181 Unmarried

infavourofPIETERSTEPHANUSSMITH

Identitynumber4007275032002 Marriedoutofcommunityofproperty

inrespectofthefollowingexclusiveusearea:

AnExclusiveusearea PARKINGBAYPB25consistingof AnExclusiveUseAreadescribedas PARKINGBAYPB25 measuring19(Nineteen)squaremetres,beingassuchpartofthe commonproperty,comprisingthelandandtheschemeknown asOAKTERRACEinrespectofthelandandbuildingor buildingssituateatHERMANUSINTHEOVERSTRAND MUNICIPALITY DIVISIONOFCALEDON,WESTERN CAPEPROVINCE,asshownandmorefullydescribedon SectionalPlanNo.SS505/1997 HELDBYNotarialDeedofCessionNumberSK3725/2005S whichhasbeenlostordestroyed.

Allinterestedpersonshavingobjectiontotheissueofsuchcopy areherebyrequiredtolodgethesameinwritingwiththe RegistrarofDeedsCape Town,Floor4,InformationDesk,2 RiebeekStreet,Foreshore,Cape Town,CAPE TOWN,within twoweeksfromthedateofthepublicationofthisnotice.

DatedatHERMANUSon15January2026

NM10043438-HL210126

APPLICANTONBEHALF OFPURCHASER VORSTER&STEYN ATTORNEYSHERMANUS jmaritz@vorsteyn.co.za PH,0283130033 MITCHELLHOUSE 16MITCHELLSTREET HERMANUS,7200 REFERENCE:L01698/JMARITZ/ejvr NM10043369-HL210126

Noticeisherebygivenof the publicparticipationperiod fortheabove-mentionedproject.IntermsoftheEnvironmentalImpact Assessment(EIA) regulationsundertheNationalEnvironmentalManagementAct,1998(ActNo.107of1998)(NEMA),as well asthe 2014NEMAEIARegulations(asamended)publishedinGovernmentGazetteNo.38282,GovernmentNoticesR983,R984,and R985on4December2014.

Youareinvitedto registerasanInterestedandA�ected Party(I&AP)and/orsubmitcommentsontheDraftBasic AssessmentReport fortheproposeddevelopmentof residentialdwelingsandassociatedinfrastructure onon Portion4ofthe Farm643,Stanford.

LORNAYREF: PTN_4_643

DEA&DPREFERENCE: 16/3/3/6/7/1/E2/37/1155/25

APPLICANT: CheddlesPtyLtd

LOCATION: Portion4ofthe Farm643,Stanford

PROJECT OVERVIEW: Theproposeddevelopmentinvolvestheestablishmentoftwosingle residentialdwellingsandassociated infrastructureon Portion4ofthe Farm643,Stanford.

LISTED ACTIVITIES: The followingListedActivitiesareapplied forintermsoftheNEMAEIARegulations:

® ListingNotice1(GNR983): Activities12;17;19;19A

® ListingNotice3(GNR985): Activities12; 14 AcopyoftheDraftBasic AssessmentReportisavailableonour website,orupon request.InterestedandA�ected Parties(I&APs), as well asOrgansofState,areinvitedto registerandsubmitwrittencomments. Public Participationwillcloseonthe 23 February 2026.

LornayEnvironmentalConsul�ngistheIndependent EAP facilita�ngtheNEMAprocessonly.Developerviewsare thei r ow n. Plea seprov id e is su e- based, fa ct ua l,an d respec�ul commentsonly.

IntheEstateoftheLate MARTHALUISE LLEWELLYN,Identitynumber:4407150120080 of19ALongmarketStreet,Stanfordwhodiedat Hermanuson18October2025,marriedoutof communityofproperty.

MASTER’SREFERENCE:29424/2025

DebtorsandCreditorsintheaboveEstateare requestedtopaytheirdebtsandlodgetheirclaims withtheundersignedwithinaperiodof 30(THIRTY)daysreckonedasfrom FRIDAY, 23JANUARY2026.

GUTHRIE&THERON ATTORNEYS, WJADU TOIT,FOREXECUTOR 77MAINROAD,HERMANUS REF:JVR/jr/VL0315

BOEDELKENNISGEWING

Likwidasie-endistribusierekening Indieboedelvanwyle

HERMANUSJACOBUSKRIEL

Identiteitsnommer:3411155018084 watwoonagtigwaste PietRetiefstraat245,Sandbaai enwat te Hermanusop21April2023 gesterfhet.

Boedelnommer:006593/2023

KennisgeskiedhiermeedatdieEerste-enFinale Likwidasie-endistribusierekeningindie bogenoemdeboedelterinsaelêtendiekantore vandieMeestervandie Wes-KaapHoëHof, KaapstadendieLanddros,Hermanusvir‘n tydperkvan21daegerekenvanaf 23Januarie2026.

VOLSCHENKREKENMEESTERS POSBUS303,CALEDON,7230

JAC0BUSKRIEL-HL210126

FORMJJJ LOSTORDESTROYEDNOTARIALDEEDOF CESSION

Noticeisherebygivenintermsofregulation68oftheDeeds RegistriesAct,1937,oftheintentiontoapplyfortheissueofa certifiedcopyof NotarialDeedofCessionNo.SK1958/2005S passedby TrusteesforthetimebeingofTHEBERTRAM FAMILYTRUST NO.IT3342/1994 infavourofPIETERSTEPHANUSSMITH

Identitynumber4007275032002 Marriedoutofcommunityofproperty inrespectofthefollowingexclusiveusearea: AnExclusiveusearea PARKINGBAYPB18consistingof AnExclusiveUseAreadescribedas PARKINGBAYPB18 measuring18(Eighteen)squaremetres,beingassuchpartofthe commonproperty,comprisingthelandandtheschemeknown asOAKTERRACEinrespectofthelandandbuildingor buildingssituateatHERMANUSINTHEOVERSTRAND MUNICIPALITY DIVISIONOFCALEDON,WESTERN CAPEPROVINCE,asshownandmorefullydescribedon SectionalPlanNo.SS505/1997 HELDBYNotarialDeedofCessionNumberSK1958/2005S whichhasbeenlostordestroyed. Allinterestedpersonshavingobjectiontotheissueofsuchcopy areherebyrequiredtolodgethesameinwritingwiththe RegistrarofDeedsCape Town,Floor4,InformationDesk,2 RiebeekStreet,Foreshore,Cape Town,CAPE TOWN,within twoweeksfromthedateofthepublicationofthisnotice.

Datedat HERMANUS on 15January2026 APPLICANTONBEHALF OFPURCHASER VORSTER&STEYN ATTORNEYS HERMANUS jmaritz@vorsteyn.co.za PH,0283130033 MITCHELLHOUSE 16MITCHELLSTREET HERMANUS,7200 REFERENCE:L01699/JMARITZ/ejvr NM10043367-HL210126

LOSTORDESTROYEDDEED

Noticeisherebygivenintermsofregulation68ofthe DeedsRegistriesAct,1937,oftheintentiontoapplyfor theissueofacertifiedcopyofCertificateofRegistered GrantofLeaseholdTL18424/1992

passedby TOWNCOUNCILOFZWELIHLE infavourof NEOSEMARU DateofBirth:06December1965 Marriedoutofcommunityofproperty inrespectofthefollowingproperty: ERF372ZWELIHLE INTHEAREAOFTHE TOWNCOUNCILOF ZWELIHLE ADMINISTRATIVEDISTRICTOFCALEDON INEXTENT210(TWOHUNDREDANDTEN) Squaremetres HELDBYCertificateofRegisteredGrantof LeaseholdTL18424/1992 whichhasbeenlostordestroyed.

Allinterestedpersonshavingobjectiontotheissueofsuch copyareherebyrequiredtolodgethesameinwritingwith theRegistrarofDeedsCape Town,Floor4,Information Desk,2RiebeekStreet,Foreshore,Cape Town,CAPE TOWN,withintwoweeksfromthedateofthepublication ofthisnotice.

DatedatHERMANUSon06JANUARY2026

VORSTER&STEYN ATTORNEYSHERMANUS jinch@vorsteyn.co.za Tel0283130033

MITCHELLHOUSE 16MITCHELLSTREET HERMANUS,7200

NoticeisherebygivenintermsofRegulation68ofthe DeedsRegistriesAct,1937,oftheintentiontoapplyfor theissueofacertifiedcopyof Deedof Transfer NumberT32560/1999 passedby ROMMELTWINTIG BELEGGINGSCC , Registratio n numbe r CK96/04429/23 in favourof GERTANDRIES DU PLOOYIdentitynumber350517 501800 6 and GERTRUIDAJOHANNA MARTHINADU PLOOY Identity number4008260051080,Marriedin communityofpropertytoeachother, inrespect of ERF1258DEKELDERSINTHEMUNICIPALITYFOR THEAREAOFGANSBAAI,DIVISIONCALEDON, PROVINCEWESTERNCAPE,INEXTENT162(ONE HUNDREDANDSIXTYTWO)Squaremetres,HELD BYDeedof TransferNumberT32560/1999, whichhas beenlostordestroyed.

Allinterestedpersonshavingobjectiontotheissueof suchcopyareherebyrequiredtolodgethesamein writingwiththeRegistrarofDeeds: WesternCapeat Cape Town,Floor4,InfoDesk,2RiebeekStreet, Foreshore,Cape Townwithintwoweeksfromthedate ofthepublicationofthisnotice.

Datedat Rustenburg this 7thday of January2026

ApplicantDUPLESSIS& VANDERWESTHUIZEN INCORPORATED

C/ODUPLESSIS& VANDERWESTHUIZENINC

Address: 2EDAM AVENUE, WATERVALEASTX37, RUSTENBURG,0299

E-mailaddress: renette@dupwest.co.ca

Contactnumber: 0145234600

Reference:DUP390/0001

FORMJJJ LOSTORDESTROYEDNOTARIALDEEDOF CESSION

Noticeisherebygivenintermsofregulation68oftheDeeds RegistriesAct,1937,oftheintentiontoapplyfortheissueofa certifiedcopyof NotarialDeedofCessionNo.SK3853/2005S passedbyPIETERTROOSTJOHANNESJACOBUSCALITZ IdentityNumber5901285179085 and HILDAGERTRUIDACALITZ IdentityNumber6303210134088

Marriedincommunityofpropertytoeachother infavourofPIETERSTEPHANUSSMITH Identitynumber4007275032002 Marriedoutofcommunityofproperty inrespectofthefollowingexclusiveusearea: AnExclusiveusearea PARKINGBAYPB27consistingof AnExclusiveUseAreadescribedas PARKINGBAYPB27 measuring17(Seventeen)squaremetres,beingassuchpartof thecommonproperty,comprisingthelandandthescheme knownasOAKTERRACEinrespectofthelandandbuildingor buildingssituateatHERMANUSINTHEOVERSTRAND MUNICIPALITY DIVISIONOFCALEDON,WESTERN CAPEPROVINCE,asshownandmorefullydescribedon SectionalPlanNo.SS505/1997 HELDBYNotarialDeedofCessionNumberSK3853/2005S whichhasbeenlostordestroyed.

Allinterestedpersonshavingobjectiontotheissueofsuchcopy areherebyrequiredtolodgethesameinwritingwiththe RegistrarofDeedsCape Town,Floor4,InformationDesk,2 RiebeekStreet,Foreshore,Cape Town,CAPE TOWN,within twoweeksfromthedateofthepublicationofthisnotice. Datedat HERMANUS on 15January2026

APPLICANTONBEHALF OFPURCHASER VORSTER&STEYN ATTORNEYS HERMANUS jmaritz@vorsteyn.co.za PH,0283130033 MITCHELLHOUSE 16MITCHELLSTREET HERMANUS,7200 REFERENCE:L01697/JMARITZ/ejvr

NM10043368-HL210126

Kauai,SouthAfrica’sleadinghealthfood restaurantbrand,islookingfortheright franchiseeforanewstoreinHermanus. There’srapidlygrowingdemandforhealthy foodacrossthecountry,andtheright personcanhelpmeetthisneedin Hermanus.Ifyou’repassionateabout wellnessandnutritionandreadytobe activelyinvolvedinrunningapurposedrivenbusiness,we’dlovetohearfrom you.Candidatesmusthaveaminimum capitalofR1.8milliontoapply.Getintouch withusatfranchising@kauai.co.zato explorewhetheryou’retherightpersonto growwithusinHermanus.

NM10042352-HL210126

Vrouerugby floreer deesdae wêreldwyd – nie net het die Springbokvroue vriend en vyand verras met verlede jaar se Wêreldbekerreeks toe hulle bo verwagting die kwarteindstryd gehaal het nie, maar die afgelope naweek het die vroue-7’s-span as kampioene in Doebai weggestap.

Sanlam-Boland-Dames het ook in hul eerste wedstryd van die jaar uitgeblink en iemand wat ’n merkwaardige uitwerking op vrouerugby het, is die

Hermanus-inwoner en Sanlam-Boland-Dames-afrigter, Thomas Chowles. Volgens Chowles het hulle die afgelope naweek ’n oefenkamp vir die juniors in Hawston gehou voordat die Sanlam-Boland-Dames ’n polisiespan van Engeland aangedurf het. “Bewusmaking van vrouerugby lê my na aan die hart. Dis waarom ons gereeld oefenkampe en wedstryde vir nie net juniors nie, maar ook vir klubspanne aanbied.”

Die harde werk wat Chowles en die res van die bestuur insit, het vrugte afgewerp, want binne die eerste minuut

van die wedstryd teen die British Police FRC-span het die Boland-Dames agter die doellyn gaan kuier. “Die wedstryd is in ’n ongelooflik goeie gees gespeel –sonder enige beserings – maar daar was net een span op die veld en dit was die Boland-Dames,” het Chowles gesê.

Die Boland-Dames het halftyd 43-12 voorgeloop en die tweede helfte het hulle die krane oopgedraai en met ’n wegholoorwinning van 93-12 geseëvier. “Ons het alle aspekte van die wedstryd oorheers – van die skrums tot die lynstane. Ons vroue het net uitstekend

Boland-Dames skitter

gespeel en met hul hele hart in die wedstryd ingegaan,” sê Chowles.

Van die spelers wat uitgestaan het, is Sinalo Ziqwayi, wat sommer drie drieë ingeryg het. “Ons het net van die begin af die oorhand gehad en daar was geen keer aan die vroue nie.”

Volgens hom bestaan die British Police FRC-span uit polisievroue van Engeland, Wallis en Skotland en is dit ’n groot prestasie vir die Boland-Dames om so goed te presteer.

“Die British Police FRC-span gaan ook nou teen WP speel.”