Paarl Post – E-edition – 28 May 2026

Wynplaasinhofgeding

Werkers gloonregmatiguitgesit

JanaScheepers

Die mede-eienaar vandie bekende

Simondium-wynplaas Plaisir de Merle, Rose Jordaan, is tans in ’n hofstryd gewikkel. Dit word in die Paarl-landdroshofaangehoor nadat plaasbewoners haar van onregmatige uitsetting beskuldig het

Jordaan het op 19 Mei haar eerstehofverskyninggemaak nadat ’n dagvaarding op haar beteken is, volgens ’n betroubare bron.Teen druktyd was die uitsteldatum vir die volgende hofverskyning nie bekend nie.

Die klagtes spruit uit twee afsonderlike sake wat deur Raymond Koopman(55)en Bradley Williams (38) aanhangig gemaak is. Koopman het reeds verlede jaar ’n klagtevan beweerde onregmatige uitsetting gemaak, terwyl Williams glo vanjaar ’n soortgelyke saak geopen het.

Sers. Wesley Twigg, ’n woordvoerder verbonde aan die Wes-Kaapse-polisie, het Koopman se saak bevestig.

Volgens dié twee mans het Jordaan op 15 April vanjaar glo opdrag gegee datdie besittings van sowat 14 huishoudings uit hul huise opdie plaas verwyder word in ’n poging om hulle uit te sit.

’n Video wat deur Koopman aan Paarl Post beskikbaar gestel is, wys hoe meubels uit huise gedra word. Die inwoners het daarna die polisie ontbied en kon uiteindelik aanbly

Koopman en Williams beweer verderdat inwoners ongeveer ’n week later’nprokureursbrief ontvang het, maar datgeen formele hofbevel vir uitsetting aan hulle oorhandig is nie.

Albei mans het op Plaisir de Merle grootgeword. Volgens hulle is hulle tans niein diens van dieplaas nie, ondanks bewerings dat werksgeleenthede aan inwoners belowe is toe die Jordaan-familie die plaas in 2020 gekoop het.

Koopman beweer ook datsekuriteits-personeel glo opdrag ontvang het om homtoegangtot die plaas met sy voertuig te weier indien hy alkohol gebruik het. Volgens homword hy aan ’n alkohol-asemtoets onderwerp en moethysyvoertuig by die ingang los en verder stap Ingevolge die Wet op die Uitbreiding van

Sekerheid van Verblyfreg (ESTA) (Wet 62 van 1997) mag plaasbewoners slegs uitgesit word indien ’n hofbevel toegestaan is en streng regsprosesse gevolgis.

Die grondeienaar moet onder meer kan bewys dat die persoon se verblyfreg regmatig beëindig is, datvoldoendeskriftelike kennis gegee is en dat die hof die uitsetting as regverdig en billik beskou. Faktore soos alternatiewe verblyf, die ouderdom en gesondheid van bewoners, asook hoe lank hulle op die plaas woon, moet ook deur die hof oorweeg word. Die mans voer aan dat dié prosedures nog nie gevolg is nie.

Plaisir de Merle het voorheen aan die Distell-groep behoort voordat ditin2020 deur die Jordaan-familie oorgeneem is. Die familie sluit onder meer Michael Jordaan, voormalige uitvoerende hoof van First National Bank en huidige hoof van die beleggingsmaatskappy Montegray Capital, asook sy vrou, Rose Jordaan, in. Paarl Post het navrae aan Plaisir de Merle gerig, maar geen kommentaar is teen druktyd ontvang nie.

Verkragtingsaak:borgtog sloer

Jana Scheepers

Die voortgesette borgtogaansoek van die twee Paarlse rugbyspelers wat vanverkragting beskuldig word, is die afgelope Dinsdag (26 Mei) weer in die Wellington-landdroshofuitgestel nadat die staat aangedui het dat hy ’n formeleaansoek gaanbring dat die voorsittende landdros haar aandie saak onttrek.

Die saak is tot gister (Woensdag 27Mei) uitgestel sodat die staat sy aansoek om die onttrekking van die landdros,Marti Wilson,kan voorbereienindien.

Teendruktyd was die hof nog in sitting.

Hamley Marquard, die streeksaanklaer, het reeds met Dinsdagseverskyning aangevoer dat Wilson nie deurgaans konsekwent in haar hantering vandie

verrigtinge opgetree het nie en datdie staat daarom van mening is datsyhaar aan die saak behoort te onttrek.

Dit hetdie afgelope Maandagtot ’n dispuut tussen die staatendie landdros gelei nadat die staat onderdie indruk was datWilson aangedui het sy onttrek haar aan die saak, terwylsyvolgehou

het dat sy dit nie gedoen hetnie Wilson het Dinsdag aan diehof gesê sy het sedertdien weer na diehofopname geluister en ook metdie streeklanddros gekonsulteer. Volgens haar is diehof van mening dat sy haar nie “formeel” aandie saak onttrek het nie en dusaslanddros salaanbly

Die staat het daaropgevraof’nformele aansoekvir haaronttrekking dan gister gebring sou word. Die verdediging, onder leiding van Elton Rochert vanElton RochertAttorneys in Kaapstad, het gesê hulle hetgeen beswaarteen die uitstel tot gister gehad nie.

Wilson het egter beklemtoon dat sy nie wil hê die saak moet onnodigvertraag word nie. Sy het aangedui dat sy bereid wasomdie verrigtinge voort te sitmet die ondervraging vandie ondersoekbeampte, kol. WinstonPegram van die

Paarlse eenheidvir gesinsgeweld, kinderbeskerming en seksuelemisdrywe (FCS), ondanks die uitstel vir dieonttrekkingsaansoek.

Marquardhet egter beswaar aangeteken en aangevoerdat dit tot ’n onregverdige verhoorproseskan lei. Geen verdere getuienis is daarnaaangebiednie Dietweerugbyspelers, onderskeidelik23en28jaar oud, staan tereg op vier aanklagte van verkragting van ’n 21-jarigestudent aandie Wellington-kampusvan dieKaapseSkiereiland-Universiteit vir Tegnologie (KSUT).

Diestudent is na beweringindie vroeë oggendurevan 27 April in haar kamer by ’n studentehuisverkrag nadat die beskuldigdes haar glo ’n saamrygeleentheid van ’n nagklubinNewtonnahaar studente-akkommodasiegegee het. ◘Hounovanews.co.zadop virdie jongste oordie saak.

USskateboarderin Paarlonday105

ChantélleHartebeest

American skateboarder Jason Vanporppal says he hopes to one day build askatepark in South Africa after receivingawarm welcome inPaarl on Sunday (24May) during hisfundraising skatejourney across Africa.

Vanporppal, who began the journey in Uganda earlier thisyear, received awarm welcome from localskateboarders, residents and supporters who gathered tocelebrate his arrival in Paarl. The Africa tour stretches almost6000 km from Uganda to South Africa

The 26-year-old traveledacrossthe continent, with Cape Town as his last stop on Monday (25 May), as part of afundraising campaign aimed at raising$45 000 (about R800 000) to builda permanent skatepark in Uganda.

Speaking exclusivelyto Paarl Post shortly before ameet-and-greet eventat De Leeuwenhof Estate, where he stayed overnight,Vanporppal saidhewouldlove to returntoSouth Africa to help build a skatepark locally as well.

"Yeah, Iwould love to. It only matters aboutthe funds -ifIcan raise more than what I'm askingfor. Iwould love tocome back to South Africabecause Iwannahelp out people who havegiven me themost love," he said.

"Obviously there's other countriesthat needitaswell,but Ifeel like Ireally want to comeback here and build stuff. Maybe Iwould do another journey to raise funds for SouthAfrica as well."

JOURNEYINSPIRES

Vanporppal also reflectedonthe reception he receivedinPaarl.

"It makes me feelgood. Ilove thateveryone here is so nice and kind. It's agood atmospheretobearoundeveryone, and also [everyoneis] so welcoming to whatI'm

doing. It'sawesome."

He added that he hopes his journey inspires young people to keep pursuing their dreams.

"I'm just trying to raise funds forthe kids. Iwanttolet people know, especially kids, that you could do anything and no matterwhat it is in life yourdreams can be fulfilled if you just pursue it and never take 'no' as an answer."

Carlisle Martin, alocal from Paarl, cameprepared to give Vanporppal awarm welcome.

"I'm here today to give Jason anice warm welcome. It's agreat effort and thing that he does notonly for the childrenin Uganda,but for many other children. He is agreat inspiration to manychildren. I likethe idea of what he is doing. I've been following him on social media allthe time since he went through Drie Susters andDe Aar."

Martin joked: "I don't have askateboard, but Ithink Ishould getone."

Ayounglocal skater, Yusr Abrahams, andhis mother, Nabielah Abrahams, were among the large crowd.

"I'm excited to meet him because his journey wasvery long and he pushed through. He's an inspiration."

Moments later Yusr looked over the crowd and said: "Look at all these people showingup. There hasgot to be something that connects every oneofus."

Speaking shortly after his arrival, Vanporppal addressed the crowd and said Sunday marked day 105 of his journey, withthe aim of completing it on Monday (25 May).

"Thank you everyone for comingout. I really do appreciate it, honestly. It's been really overwhelming, but Ilove it. You've been giving me all the love andsupport. I couldn't do it without you guys."

Contributing to the warm welcomewas NederburgPrimary’sRieldans group and Hillcrest bandwho serenaded Vanporppal andthe crowd.

Statistiekebekend

ChantélleHartebeest

Suid-Afrika het gedurendedie eerste drie maande van 2026 minder moorde en geweldsmisdaadaangeteken, maar die Minister van Polisie, Firoz Cachalia, het gewaarsku dat misdaadvlakke steeds "heeltemal te hoog" bly ondanks die afname.

Met die bekendmaking van die vierde kwartaal se misdaadstatistieke in Pretoria op Vrydag (22 Mei) het Cachalia die syfers beskryf as "'n harde spieël wat voorons samelewing gehou word".

Volgens Cachalia is daar 'n getraumatiseerde slagoffer, 'n bedroefde familie en 'n gemeenskap wat in vrees leefagter elke statistiek

Die statistieke watdie tydperk van 1Januarie tot31Maart vanjaar dek toon dat geweldsmisdade wat deur die polisie as kontakmisdade geklassifiseer nasionaal met 4,6% afgeneem het, met 7405 minder sake wat aangemeld is in vergelykingmet dieselfde tydperk verlede jaar Moord het een van die grootste dalings getoonenmet 9,5% gedaal van 5727 gevalletot 5181 gevallelandwyd. Dit is 546minder lewens watverlooris.

Ten spyte vandie afname is daar steeds gemiddeld 58 moorde per dag gedurende die kwartaal in Suid-Afrika aangeteken.

"Ons doel is nie net minder misdaad nie, maar dat ge-

meenskappe veiligisenveilig voel oral indie land," beklemtoon Cachalia Ernstigegewapende rooftogte het ook merkbareafnames getoon, met huisrooftogte wat met 20,4% gedaal het, besigheidsrooftogte met 18,3% en rooftogte by nie-residensiële persele met 22%.

Eiendomsverwante misdade, insluitend huisbrake en diefstal uitmotorvoertuie, hetmet 8,5% afgeneem, terwyl ander ernstige misdade soos algemene diefstal en winkeldiefstalmet 4,2% gedaal het.

Dieministerhet ook die land se voortdurende krisis vangeslagsgebaseerde geweld uitgeligenbekendgemaak dat byna die helfte vanalle verkragtings watgedurende die kwartaal aangemeld is, in die huise van slagoffers of oortreders plaasgevind het.

Van die 9782 verkragtings wat landwyd aangemeld is, het 4620 in huise plaasgevind.

"Geweld in Suid-Afrika gaan nie netoor vreemdelinge wat vreemdelinge aanval nie. Dit gaanoor lewensmaats,familielede, bureenkennisse," verduidelikhy.

Polisiestatistieke het ook 7267 gevalle van moord, poging tot moord, verkragting en aanrandingmet die doel om ernstig te beseer met alkoholmisbruik verbind.

Volgens Cachalia sal die regeringpogingsverskerp om georganiseerde misdaad te bekamp, polisiëring in hoëmisdaadge-

biede te versterk en gemeenskapspolisiëringsinisiatiewe uit te brei.

"Ons salnie rus totdat diereg op veiligheid, soos vervat in ons Grondwet, 'n werklikheid is in elke huis, elke straat, elke skool, elke taxistaanplekenelkedorp in hierdie land nie."

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Sars says they have notbeenhacked

Chantélle Hartebeest

Claims circulating on socialmedia that the South African Revenue Service's systems have been breached have been dismissed by the tax authority as "falseand unsubstantiated".

In astatement issued on Monday (25May), South African Revenue Service said it had launched athorough investigation after online reports and social media postsalleged that itsdigital systems had been compromised.

"At thisstage, there is no evidence that Sars's systems have been compromised,"the revenue service said.

Thestatement comes amid growing public concernover cybersecurity threats and online scams targeting taxpayersand businessesacross South Africa.

Thegroup who alleged to have hacked Sars's systems identified themselves as Nullsec Nigeria, and also operates under the name Anonymous Nigeria.

Sars said it continuously monitors itssystems for suspicious activity and stressed thatsafeguarding taxpayer information remains one of its highestpriorities

"Theprotection of taxpayer

information and the security of itsdigital platforms is sacrosanct and forms part of Sars's core responsibility," the organisation stated.

Sars added that maintaining secure digital infrastructure forms partofits broader drive to build "a smart, modern institution with unquestionable integrity" while strengthening public trust in the country's tax administration system.

Therevenue service also urged members of the public not to spread unverified information or rely on unofficial online sources when seeking information about Sars operations or services Authorities warned taxpayerstoremain alert to scams and phishing attempts, especially messages falsely claiming to originate from Sars.

Thetax man encouraged taxpayersand traderstouse only verified communication channels for accurate information and guidance. Theorganisation also directed the publictoits official scams and phishing awareness page for advice on identifying fraudulent communication.

Visit for more https:// www.sars.gov.za/targeting-tax-crime/scams-andphishing/.

Lasbriefvir deursoeking van

Paarlseperseel was ongeldig

JanaScheepers

Die hooggeregshof in Kaapstad het die deursoekingslasbriefwat verlede jaar tot ’n Valke-klopjag op ’n beweerde steroïede-laboratorium in die Paarl gelei hetverlede Maandag (18 Mei) tersyde gestel en beveel dat allegoedere waaropbeslag gelêis aan die eienaarsterugbesorg moetword.

Regter Noluthando Nziwenihet bevind die uitreiking en uitvoering vandie lasbrief was onwettig en ongeldig. Die hof het ook gelasdat die polisie die kostevan die aansoekmoet betaal

Die beslissing volgmeeras’njaar nadat die Valke op 12 Februarie 2025 op SpecialisedPackaging International se perseel in dieZandwyk-sakepark in Paarl-Suid toegeslaan het waar’nbeweerde onwettige steroïede-vervaardigingslaboratorium bedryf is,soos Paarl Post destyds berig het. Tydens dié operasie is toerusting,dokumente, selfone, rekenaars,hardeskywe en medisyne op beslaggelê.Jade Sowter en Reynard Stander(albei 27) is ook daarna in hegtenis geneemopaanklagte watverband hou met dieWet op Beheer van Medisyne en VerwanteStowwe.

Die ValkeseSuid-Afrikaanse Buro vir Verdowingsmiddelsafdwinging(Saneb), met ondersteuning vandie Suid-Afrikaanse Gesondheidsprodukte-reguleringsowerheid (SAHPRA),het destyds gesê die ondersoek hetreeds in Januarie2023 beginnadat inligtingontvang is oor steroïede wat glouit die Franschhoek-omge-

wingper koerier versprei is, het Paarl Post berig.

Volgensdie polisie is pakkies wat bestem was vir verskeie dele van Suid-Afrika onderskep en forensies getoets, waarna sekere inhoudasskedule 4- en skedule 5-medisyne geïdentifiseer is. Die ondersoek het uiteindelik tot die klopjag op die Paarl-perseel gelei.

Stander is die dag van die klopjagin hegtenis geneem,terwyl Sowterdie volgende dag aangekeer is. Die twee is laterop borgtog van R15 000 elk vrygelaat.

Nziweni het in haar uitspraak skerp kritiek uitgespreek teen die polisiebeamptes watby die uitvoering van die lasbrief betrokkewas. Sy het gesê hul optrede was verkeerd en buite die raamwerk vandie wet.

Die hof het verder bevind dat die beëdigde verklaring waarop die lasbrief gegrond is, gebrekkig was en op ontoelaatbare hoorsêgetuienis en onbevestigde inligting gesteun het. Volgens die uitspraak was daarnie voldoende bewyse wat die perseel direk metdie beweerde oortredings verbind het nie.

Die hofhet ook bevinddat die lasbrief te wydgeformuleer was en dat die landdros versuim het om voldoende onafhanklike geregtelike toesig uit te oefenvoordat dit toegestaan is.

Alles waarop die polisie tydens die operasie beslag gelê het, moetnou binne sewe dae aandie regmatigeeienaars terugbesorg word.

Lifestyleaudits forpoliceofficers

ChantélleHartebeest

Calls for greater accountabilitywithin the South African PoliceService (Saps) gained momentum thisweek after national policeleadership announced plans to conduct lifestyle audits on senior officials, amove welcomed by Western Cape MECfor Police Oversight and Community Safety Anroux Marais.

Marais said the auditswere long overdue and aligned with previous calls by the Western Cape Government forstronger accountability measures within SAPS.

"South Africansdeserve apolice service that is beyond reproach. Lifestyle audits are anecessary tool to ensure that senior officers entrusted with significant authority andinfluence are acting with integrity andare not compromised by criminal networks or corrupt relationships," she said.

Theaudits were announced by acting nationalpolicecommissioner Lieutenant-GeneralPuleng Dimpane amid continued allegations involving senior police officials.

According to Marais, the allegations have further damaged public confidence in law enforcement andhighlighted the urgent need for reform.

"Transparency andaccountability are essential if we are to rebuild confidence

ment by acting Minister of Police Professor FirozCachalia that apolice advisory panel would be established to assist with reforms.

The issue was also discussed in Parliament last week during aSelect Committee on Security and Justice meeting, where pbriefed MPs on its 2026-'27 budget and annual performance plan.

During themeeting, Dimpane confirmed that theState Security Agency was alreadyconducting lifestyleauditson lieutenant-generals, withplans to extend theprocess to major-generalsaspart of a broader "reset agenda" aimed at restoring credibility within police ranks.

Committeechairperson Jane Mananiso said thepolice faced major challenges following revelations emerging from the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry and parliamentary investigations.

"It has exposed that theethics within the police service have been eroded. Whether senior, junior or in themiddle, everybody now could be called to appear."

Members of thecommitteealsoraised concerns about corruption within thesecuritycluster, questioning how many senior police officials had undergone lifestyle auditsand whether investigations had led to suspensions, disciplinary action or prosecutions.

Grafsteen in Wellingtonvernietig

Jana Scheepers

’n Besoek aan ’n geliefde se graf in die Wellington-begraafplaas het vir ’n pa en seun in skokgeëindig nadat hulle ontdek het dat diegrafsteen van hul ouma en skoonmagevandaliseer is. Die voorval het voorverledeVrydag(15 Mei)plaasgevind en opnuut kommer laat ontstaan oordie toestand en veiligheid van spesifiek die Wellington-begraafplaas, maarook ander begraafplase binne dieDrakenstein-munisipaliteit (DM).

Die voorval het intussen vrae laat ontstaan oorofverdere maatreëls nodig is om vandalisme te bekamp en die terreine behoorlikteonderhou.

Skoolklere is ookdeur diepaenseun gevind, insluitend ’n grysbroek, wit hemp en ’n belt.

Voglens Melaney Baniakina, dogter van die persoon wiesegrafsteen gevandaliseeris, hethaar manenseun die plaaslike polisie ingelig oordie skoolklere wat in die begraafplaas gevind is

Die Wellington-polisie het die voorval bevestigensêpolisielede het die skoolklere opgetel. Volgens die polisie word geen saak in hierdie verband ondersoek nie.

EdaBarnard, uitvoerende direkteur van veiligheids-engemeenskapsdienste by die DM,sêdie munisipaliteit bestuur altesaam 14 begraafplase in die Drakenstein-vallei.

Ses hiervan is in die Paarl, vierin Wellington, en die res in Simondium, Hermon,Gouda en Sarongeleë.

Volgens Barnard patrolleer wetstoepassingsbeamptes en begraafplaaspersoneel die terreine gereeld as deel van huldaaglikse pligte.

Sy voegbydat munisipale instandhoudingspanne verantwoordelik is vir daaglikseonderhoudswerk, insluitend grassny,onkruidbeheer, die skoonmaak vantoegangspaaie en stormwaterkanale, asookvullisverwydering.

Barnard sê die munisipaliteit is ook besigmet opgraderingswerk by verskeie begraafplase. Dit sluit ondermeer die installering van kringtelevisiekameras,

SkoolklerelêindieWellington-begraafplaas.

verbeterdetoegangspaaie, omheiningsen beligting in.

Sy wysegter daaropdat dieherstel vanbeskadigde grafstene dieverantwoordelikheid vandie afgestorwene se familie bly.

Barnard het verder bevestig dat slegs die Parys-begraafplaas in die Paarl oor’n inwonende opsigter beskik wat verantwoordelik is vir toesig oor die terrein en die rapportering vaninstandhoudingsprobleme aan die munisipaliteit.

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Child safety for everyone

Child Protection Month serves as an important reminder thatthe safety and well-beingofchildren cannot be left to parents and teachers alone.

It is aresponsibility that belongs to every community member.

Initiatives such as the Be aBuddy, not aBully” programme, which is in this week’s Paarl Post, highlight the value of early intervention and positive guidance

By empowering learners to become ambassadors againstbullying, the programme showedthatyoung people themselvescan play ameaningfulrole in creating safer school environments.

Bullying is often dismissed as anormal part of growing up, yet its emotional and psychologicalimpact canbesevere and long-lasting Children whoare expos tion, violence or neglect are thrive academically and socia

Creating safe spaces where feel heard, respected and should therefore remain ap throughout the year, noto May

Everyoneshould ask them am Igoing to promote chi

Real change happens when ties work together and wh are taught empathy, accountabil respect from ayoung age.

Child Protection Month with awareness campaigns

It must inspire continued ensure every childhas th to learn and grow in safet

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waardeerdesportkommentators vansy tydin Suid-Afrika –’nwareikoon van Afrikaanse radiouitsendings. Sy bynaam, “Spiekeries”, is afkomstig vansykenmerkende,lewenslustige persoonlikheid en sy standaardantwoordwanneer mensevra hoedit met hom gaan.

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“Spiekeries,” wasaltyd die antwoord. Hierdie optimisme het hy met sy luisteraars gedeel, en sy unieke aanslagopdie rugbyveld hetmiljoenenahul radioslaat gryp wanneer dieSpringbokke in aksie was. Viviers se opgangwas tydens ’n dinamiesetydperkinSuid-Afrikaanserugbygeskiedenis. Met die Springbokkehet hy die omstrede 1969-70-toer deur Engeland meegemaakenhet hy die dramaagter dieskerms lewendigaan sy gehoor oorgedra–’n ervaringwat hy in sy boek,

Rugbyagter diedoringdraad,onvergeetlik beskryf het Maar,dit wasopdie radio waar “Spiekeries” letterliksystempel afgedruk het.Syunieke kommentaarstyl –boeiend, innemend en opreg opgewonde –het hom onderskei vansytydgenote. Waar ander neutraal moes bly, het Vivierselke oomblik met purepassiebeleef, met sy stem watoor die eter gebons het soos die baloor die doellyn. Wiekan jare laternog daardie ikoniese oomblik vergeet?“DawiedeVilliers kry die balindie hande.Hylaat loop na Piet Visagie, VisagienaJoggieJansen, Jansen na SydNomis. Siddie,Siddie,Siddie

In ’n eratoe televisie in Suid-Afrika nog in sy kinderskoenewas, hetdie radio-omroeperdie horisonnevan die huis uitgebrei.Viviershet met elke beskrywing die luisteraarreg in die middelvan die aksiegeplaasennie bloot vertel wat gebeur nie, maardit laat voel asof hy elke hardehou, vinnige aanval en triomfantlike drie self beleef. Wathom bo allesuitsonderlik gemaak het,was sy opregtheid. In ’n wêreld voor mediabestuur en gekonstrueerde aanbiederpersonae,het “Spiekeries”die spel saam met sy mense beleef: vreugde wanneerdie bokkewen,sigbare spanning wanneerdinge niegoed gaan nie.

bokrugby nie, maarindie hartewat saam met hom gehoor,gevoel en gevier het. ’n Kwarteeu ná sy heengaan word Gerhard“Spiekeries”Vivierssestylen uitsprakesteedsonthou en sy opgewondenheid opnuut bewonder. Sy kommentaar wasnie netwoorde nie– dit wasdie klankbaanvan ’n era, ’n tydtoe rugby groot waseneen man se stem ’n nasievir ’n oomblik konvereenselwig. Metdie herdenking vansyhonderdste geboortedageer Suid-Afrika nienet die herinneringvan ’n afgetrede sportkommentatornie,maarvierons ook die waarde vanpassie, egtheid en die gesamentlikebelewenis vanons sport GerhardViviershet nienet oor rugby gesels nie; hy hetdit saam met ons beleef en binne elke wit- en groentrui-ondersteuner’nstukkie vansygeesagtergelaat

Saal is eindelik oop

ChantélleHartebeest

Die Wellington Gemeenskapsaal het op Vrydag 15 Mei ampteliksydeure virdie gemeenskap heropen nadat die historiese gebouvir jare grootliks onbenut was.

Die saal is amptelik geopen deur Drakenstein se uitvoerende burgemeester,Stephen Korabie, en die Wes-Kaapse minister van maatskaplikeontwikkeling,Jaco Londt.

Vir baie inwoners staan die gebou steeds bekend as die IOTTsaal, wat op 26 November 1960 amptelik geopen is en oor dekades heen as ’n belangrike bymekaarkomplek vir die Wellington-gemeenskap gedien het.

Volgens EdaBarnard hetskole en plaaslike organisasiesdie saal

oor die jare gereeld virprysuitdelings, toneelopvoerings en fondsinsamelings gebruik.

“Teen die jare sestig en sewentig was die saal’ngewilde venue vir danse, musiekuitvoerings en jeugaktiwiteite,” hetBarnard gesê

Sy hetverduidelik dat die saal met verloopvan tyd mindergebruik is weens ’n gebrek aan herstelwerk en modernisering, en dat dit teen 2020tekoop aangebiedis.

Drakenstein-munisipaliteit het die gebou in 2023 aangekoop metdie doel om die fasiliteit te herstel en weer tot voordeelvan die gemeenskap beskikbaar te stel.

Korabie het tydens die opening gesêdie saal dra groot betekenis vir die gemeenskap.

“Vir baie inwoners van Wellingtonwas hierdie saalnog altyd deel van hulstorie onsmaak

nie net ’n saal oop nie –ons skep geleenthede,” het hy gesê.

Londt het gesê die heropening lui ’n nuwehoofstuk vir die gemeenskap in.

“Ons het stories uit die verlede gehoor wat met hierdie saal verband hou, maar nousal ’n nuwegenerasie hier hul eie storie skep,” het hy gesê.

Volgens Barnard het die munisipaliteit verskeie opknappings aan die gebou gedoen voordat dit heropen is. Die badkamers, kombuis en hoofsaal is opgeknap, terwyl die fasiliteit ook meer toeganklik gemaak is vir mense metgestremdhede.

“Dié opgraderings het nie net kosmetiese verbeterings behels nie, maar die gebou ook meer funksioneel gemaak. Dit is nou’n moderne en veilige ruimte vir ’n verskeidenheid geleenthede” het

Dieburgemeester,StephenKorabie,saammet minister JacoLondt,burgemeesterskomiteelid AvronAppollisendie gemeenskap Foto:Drakenstein-munisipaliteit

Barnard gesê.

Die munisipaliteit sê die saal sal voortaan gebruik word vir gemeenskapsvergaderings, maatskaplike programme, opleidingsessies, seminare en jeugontwik-

kelingsprojekte.Die fasiliteit sal ook beskikbaar wees vir kleiner privatebyeenkomste. Vir saal besprekings kontak die opsigter, Mercia Prins, by 021 807 6323 te skakel.

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PaarlPost28May 2026

PUBLIEKE KENNISGEWING VIR DIE INSPEKSIE VANDIE DERDE AANVULLENDE WAARDASIEROL 2024 EN INDIENING VANBESWARE

Kennis word hiermee gegeeingevolgeAr kel49(1)(a)(i) saamgelees met Ar kel78(2) vandie WetopPlaaslike

Regering: Munisipale Eiendomsbelas ng,2004(Wet6 van2004) hierna verwys as die “Wet”, datdie Derde Aanvullende Waardasierol 2024 terinsae lê virpubliekeinspeksiegedurende kantoorurevanaf 21 Mei2026tot 30 Junie 2026 by onderstaande lokale. Daarbenewens is die waardasierolook beskikbaaropdie munisipaliteit se webtuistewww.drakenstein.gov.za

IngevolgeAr kel49(1)(a)(ii) vandie Wetkan enige grondeienaar of anderpersoon watdit wildoen, binne die tydperk vanaf 21 Mei2026tot 30 Junie2026‘nbeswaar aanteken by die stadsbestuurder met betrekking totenige aangeleentheid vervat in, of weggelaatuit die waardasierol. Die voorgeskrewevorm vir die indiening vanbesware isverkrygbaarbyonderstaandelokalesowelasopbovermeldewebtuiste

Beswarekan slegs tenopsigte vaneiendomme watvervatisindie Derde Aanvullende Waardasierolingedien word

Die eienaarsvan hierdie eiendommesal skri�elik vanhul waardasiesinkennis gestel word byhul posadres wattans opdiemunisipaliteitsedatabasisverskyn.

Aandag word spesifiekgeves gopdie feit datinterme vanAr kel50(2) vandie Wet, dat‘nbeswaar in terme van sub-ar kel50(1)(c) van die Wet, betrekking moet hê op ‘n spesifiekeindividueleeiendom en nie teen die waardasierolassodanignie.Letassebliefdaaropdatvirelkeeiendom‘nbeswaarvormingedienmoetword. Die voltooide beswaarvorms kanbydie genoemde beswaarlokaleingehandig word of na die volgende adres gepos word:Drakenstein Munisipaliteit, VirAandag:Waardasie-Afdeling,Posbus 1, Paarl, 7620ofstuur ‘n e-pos na: CustomerCare@drakenstein.gov.za Beswaarlokale: DrakensteinMunisipaleKantore,1steVloer,Burgersentrum,BergrivierBoulevard,Paarl DrakensteinKliënteDienssentrum,Mbekweni DrakensteinMunisipaleKantore,Burgersentrum,Pentzstraat,Wellington DrakensteinMunisipaleKantore,Gouda DrakensteinMunisipaleKantore,Saron Neem kennis, dieslui�ngsdatumvir die indiening vanbesware is 30 Junie2026 en datondergeen omstandighede sal laat beswareaanvaar word nie. Navrae kangerigwordaan Mnr IFortuin(021 807 4534), Mnr MYGaidien(0218074792)ofMnrJLawrence(0218074825).

Struggling studio becomes SA’s best

In atown known for its wine farms and schools, local businessman and author Ron Samuels has overseen a significant turnaround of aPaarl fitness studio that has drawnattention within the franchise sector

When Samuels invested in the Paarl and Hermanus Body20 studios in late 2023, the Paarl branch was ranked38th nationally out of 47 studios.

Less than two years later, the operation was named Studioofthe Year at the 2026Body20 Excellence Awards.

Samuels, who has business interestsin hospitality, financial services, and wellness, first encountered thebusiness asa member before investing in thefranchise model

“What interested me wasthe combinationofsystems, technology,and efficiency,”hesays.

“People are underenormous time pressure today.The concept of technology-driven fitness that could deliver measurable resultsina shorter period madecommercial sense to me.”

He says the decision to invest was also influenced by the operational structure “The systems were solid. There was clear measurement, operational consistency, and aframework that allowed for accountability and scalability.Those things matterinbusiness.”

Samuels delegatedday-to-day operations while focusing on leadership development and performanceoversight.

Youngermanagersand coaches were givenincreased autonomy

“I’m not interested in creating dependency,” he says. “I’minterested in developing peoplewho canlead.”

After oneofhis coaches won Coach of the Year in 2024, Samuels flew him business class andaccommodated him in atop hotel

“I wanted him to experience success,” Samuelsexplains.

“Painisnot always the best teacher. Sometimes peoplegrow when they are exposed to ahigherstandard andrealise what is possiblefor themselves.”

Samuelsshares management accounts

openly with managers and encourages operationalownership amongyounger staff.

PRODUCINGGROWTH

“I tell them no oneiscoming on a white horse to save them,” he says.“AllI candoiscreate opportunities.Whatthey do with those opportunities is ultimately up to them.”

That approach wasshapedinpartby Samuels’ own experiences, explored in The Bitter Olive —aworkexamining resilience, hardship, leadership, faith, and transformation.

Drawing on personal and business struggles,the book explores howadversity can produce growth, wisdom, and purpose

Blending memoirwith leadership insight, it reflects on overcominguncertainty, navigating setbacks,and building avalues-driven lifegrounded in perseverance andaccountability.

“There were people who gave me opportunities at critical moments in my life,”hesays.

“Youreacha point where you realise your responsibility is to create those opportunities for others.”

According to Samuels, approximately 96% of new business at the Paarl studio nowcomes throughreferralsfrom existing members.

“I stress that the experience must matter. Peopleremember howyou make them feel long after the transaction is over.”

Staff areencouragedtoremember member milestones,personalpreferences, anniversaries,and life moments. Referral rewards areprocessedimmediately, long-termmembers receive upgradedgearand apparel, andstudios are structured around what Samuelscalls “memberexperience leadership” rather thantraditional reception functions. Beyondfitness, Samuelshas builta business portfolio across hospitality and financial services

He is the founderofRolling Hills Farmstead, an eco-hospitality venture near Caledon focused on off-gridaccommodationand digital detox experiences

He is alsoadirector at First Legacy Consultancy, abrokerageoperating in South Africa’s entry-levelfuneral insurance market.

“Ifa business improves people’s lives in some way,there’s apurpose behind it If it doesn’t, Iloseinterest very quickly,” he says

Hisplans include furtherdeveloping both studiooperationsand expanding the hospitality side of Rolling Hills Farmstead, while continuing to mentor younger leaderswithin hisbusinesses.

For Samuels,the recognition is less significant thanthe process that produced it.

“The ranking mattersbecause it reflects consistency,”hesays.“Butfor me, the real successiswatching people grow —both in business andpersonally.”

DRAKENSTEIN MUNICIPALITY

OFFICIAL NOTICE: REZONINGAND AMENDMENTOFAPPROVAL CONDITIONS IN TERMS OF SECTION 15(2) OF THEDRAKENSTEIN MUNICIPAL LAND USEPLANNINGBY-LAW, 2018 PORTION 7OFFARM385, PAARL DIVISION

No ce is hereby given in terms of theDrakenstein BylawonMunicipal Land UsePlanning,2018, thatanapplica on as set out below has beensubmi ed to theLand DevelopmentManagement Sec on. Acomprehensivecopyofthe applica on is available forviewingand canberequested by sending an email to Mr AndréRouxate-mail address andre@arouxplanning.co.zaorbycontac ng theapplicanttelephonically on (021) 180 3171. Alterna vely,Jason DanielsfromDrakensteinMunicipalitycanbecontactedon(021)8074581orJason.Daniels@drakenstein.gov.zato viewtheapplica onortoobtainmoreinforma on.

Property :Por on7ofFarm385,Paarl

Applicant: ARouxTownPlanning(Contactno:0211803171/0834480376)

Owner :LebomboCapeProper es(Pty)Ltd

Locality :LocatedalongtheR44towardsWellington

TotalExtent: 20,2327ha

Zoning :AgricultureZone&IndustrialZone(Spot-zoning)

Proposal :

1. The rezoningofapor on of Por on 7ofFarm385, PaarlfromAgriculture Zone to industrial Zone,toallow the enlargementoftheexis ngIndustrialspot-zoningareafrom±1,4hectareto±5,15hectare.

2. Theamendmentofcondi onsofapproval to allow foran increase of thepermissible floor area of the warehousefrom±4660m²to±8150m²

Mo vatedobjec ons or comments canbelodged in wri ng to Drakenstein Municipality, PO Box1,Paarl, 7622 or electronically to customercare@drakenstein.gov.za and copiedtoJason.Daniels@drakenstein.gov.za. Notethat submissions mustcomply withSec on 50 of the Drakenstein BylawonMunicipal LandUse Planning 2018 and must reachtheMunicipality,bynolaterthan30daysa�erthedateoftheno fica onle er

Persons who areunable to read or write, cansubmit their objec ons verbally at theMunicipalOffice, Berg River Boulevard,Paarl,wheretheywillbeassistedbyastaffmember,toputtheircomment/objec oninwri ng

DATE OF NOTIFICATION: 28 May2026

CLOSING DATE FOROBJECTIONS:29June 2026

DRAKENSTEIN MUNISIPALITEIT

KENNISGEWING:HERSONERING EN WYSIGING VAN GOEDKEURINGSVOORWAARDES INGEVOLGEARTIKEL 15(2) VANDIE

DRAKENSTEIN MUNISIPALE GRONGEBRUIKBEPLANNINGVERORDENING, 2018 GEDEELTE7VAN PLAAS385,PAARL DIVISIE

Kennis geskiedhiermee ingevolgedie Drakenstein Verordening op Munisipale Grondgebruikbeplanning,2018, dat ‘n aansoeksoos hieronder uiteengesitingedien is by dieGrond Ontwikkeling BestuursAfdeling.‘nVolledige afskrif vandie aansoekisbeskikbaar terinsae en kanaangevra word deur‘nepos te stuur na MnrAndré Roux na eposadressandre@arouxplanning.co.za of deur die aansoekertelefoniestekontakop(021) 180 3171. Alterna ewelik kanJasonDanielsvan Drakenstein Munisipaliteitgekontakwordop(021) 807 4581 of Jason.Daniels@drakenstein.gov.zavirmeerinlig ngofomdieaansoektebestudeer.

Eiendom :Gedeelte7vanPlaas385,Paarl

Aansoeker: ArouxTownPlanning (Kontaknr:0211803171/0834480376)

Eienaar :LebomboCapeProper es(Pty)Ltd

Ligging: GeleëlangsdieR44indierig ngvanWellington

TotaleGroo e: 20,2327ha

HuidigeSonering :Landbousone/Industriëlesone(Pleksonering)

Voorstel :

1. Die hersonering van‘ngedeeltevan Gedeelte 7van Plaas385,Paarl vanafLandbousone na IndustriëleSone, teneindedie vergro ng vandie bestaande industriëlepleksoneringsgebied moontlik te maak,vanaf±1,4 hektaartot±5,15hektaar

2. Diewysigingvan goedkeuringsvoorwaardes teneinde ‘n verhoging vandie toelaatbarevloeroppervlaktevan diepakhuisvanaf±4660m²to±8150m²moontliktemaak

Gemo veerde beswareofkommentare kanskri�elik ingehandigwordbyDrakenstein Munisipaliteit, Posbus 1, Paarl, 7622 of elektroniesby customercare@drakenstein.gov.za,sowel as Jason.Daniels@drakenstein.gov.zain gekopieerword. Neemkennisdat inhandigings moet voldoen aanAr kel50van dieDrakenstein Verordening op Grondgebruikbeplanning,2018 en datdit dieMunisipaliteitmoetbereik, nielater nieas 30 dae na diedatum van diekennisgewingsbrief.

Indien‘npersoon niekanleesof skryfnie,kanso ‘npersoon sykommentaarmondelingsbydieMunisipaleKantore, BergrivierBoulevard,Paarl,aflê,waar‘npersoneellidsalhelpomsykommentaar/vertoëopskriftestel.

DATUM VANKENNISGEWING: 28 Mei 2026

SLUITINGSDATUM VIRBESWARE: 29 Junie 2026

Twonew trustees for Cape Wine Auction

TheCape Wine Auction has appointed two senior wine industry figures as trustees to its board, strengthening governanceasthe organisation continuesfunding education and upliftment programmes for children in the Cape Winelands

RicoBasson, executive director of South African Wine,and Christiane von Arnim,CEO of Warwick Wine Estate, will bring decades of combined industry experience to the trust.

Basson has held leadership positions across the wine sector, including managing director of Vinpro, and previously worked in commercial bankingwith a focusonagriculture and wine. His career has centred on industryalignment, sustainability advancement and supporting producer resilienceinglobal markets

VonArnim has worked in South Africa’swine industry since 1996, holdingsenior roles at Boekenhoutskloof, Haute Cabrière, Meridian Wine Merchants and Asara, before taking the helm at Warwick WineEstate. Originally from Germany, she holds an MBA cum laude from the University of Stellenbosch Business School and aB Business Science Honours in Marketing from the University of Cape Town.

Paul Clüver,chairofthe Cape WineAuction Trust, said the appointments would help the

organisation evolveand expand.

“The CapeWineAuction exists for the South African wine industry asawhole. Its success isbuilt onthe support of producers, partners andparticipants across the industry,”

Clüver said.

“This collectiveeffort enables us to make ameaningfuland lasting impact on the lives of the people, who make up our industry,particularly the next generation.”

Theannual auctionbrings together wine producers, collectors andphilanthropists to raise funds forcharitable causes. Since its establishment, the event hasraisedmore thanR150 millionfor education andsocial upliftment initiatives in Western Cape communities.

The trust supports selected beneficiaries focused on education andcommunity development in wine-producing regions

Hoëeer vir landbouers

Windmeul Kelder hetvir Japie Wiehahn (middel) vandie plaas Langvlei in die Agter-Paarlasdie 2025 Produsentvan die Jaar aangewys.Hierdie jaarlikse eerbewyswordtoegeken op grond vandie plaassekultivarsamestelling, die gehaltevan druiwe, betrokkenheid en gesindheid teenoor die kelder,asook die algehele indruk vandie plaas. Vanlinkssaam methom is Danie Marais(kelderbestuurder)enWilhelm Dreyer (voorsitter)

DieBlokvan die Jaar-toekenning vir 2025 behoort aan Jean Joubert (middel) vandie plaas Olyvenhout in Wellington. Hierdie jaarlikse toekenning geeerkenning vir goeiewingerdboupraktyke watgevolgword. Dieblokkewordstreng geëvalueer en volgens’nbepaalde formaat beoordeel.Die blok watgewen het, is ’n blok Chardonnaywat wingerdboukundig baie goed bestuur word.Saammet Joubert is Danie Marais (kelderbestuurder) en AntonLaas (wingerdboukundige).

KWV’s gins namedamong South Africa’sbest

Paarl-based drinks producer

KWV has added another internationalaccoladetoits growing listofachievements, after two of its gin brands were named among South Africa’s best at the prestigious World Gin Awards.

KWV’s Imagin Classic London Dry Gin and CruxlandKalahari TruffleGin both received gold awards and were collectively crowned countrywinnersinthe highly competitiveinternational competition.

Thismarks the secondconsecutive year that Imagin has been

recognised as South Africa’s best classic-stylegin

The WorldDrinks Awards, launched in2007, recognise excellence across internationallyrecognised drinks categoriesthrough blindtastings conducted byanexpert judging panel. Theawardsare ownedby TheDrinksReport.com,anonline publicationfor the global drinks industry.

Producers first compete at countrylevel beforeadvancing tothe global stage. Following theirsuccessinSouth Africa,

both Imaginand Cruxland will nowbeconsidered amongthe world’s best gins at agala event in London on 2June.

Imagin Classic London Dry Gin, produced in small batches androoted in KWV’s distilling heritage, hasnow earned seven international gold medals over the past four years. Thegin is knownfor its crisp citrus finish andjuniper-forward profile, making it popularboth as a sipping ginand in cocktails.

Cruxland Kalahari Truffle Gin hasmeanwhile secured its ninth

international gold medal in six years.

Previous honours include being named the World’s Best London DryGin in 2020, as well as receivinggoldatthe Tokyo Whisky &Spirits Competition

The ginisdistilledwiththe rare Kalaharitruffle,locally known as !N’abbas,which contributes to its distinctive aroma andcomplexfinish KWV, longrecognisedasone of South Africa’s leading wine andbrandyproducers, hasbeen crafting spiritssince the 1920s,

with its firstcommercial brandy releasedin1926.

Thecompany’s currentspirits portfolio is ledbymasterdistiller Pieter de Bod, whose decades of experiencehaveearnedhim international recognition within the industry BrandmanagerDalton Cyster said the companywas proud of the recognition.

“Weare extremely proud and have the utmostconfidence thatour product intrinsic can compete at the highestlevel,” he said

Artscape to host Youth JazzSeries

The23rd annual ArtscapeYouth Jazz Series will be atwo-day masterpiece showcase featuringyouthjazzsoloists on Friday 12 Juneand the School Jazz Bands on Saturday 13 June.

This year’s project, directedbyAmanda Tiffin, head of Jazz Studies at UCT, associate Professor, vocalist and pianist, encompassed masterclass programmes where the young musicians learnt from those experienced in the industry.

This year’s selected participants comprise 15 young musicians whowere auditioned to be part of the 2026programme Theyare Connor Johnson(piano), Ethan Herman (drums),Eyo Nzazi (bass),Cole Krieling(guitar),Franco vonWieligh (saxophone), HencoBester (saxophone), Ryan Jacobs (bass), SibabalweGobe-Gysman (vocals),Hlelo Zungu (vocals),Liam Petersen (drums), MackenzieHendricks (vocals),MichaeldeGoede (saxophone), Talicia Mariti (vocals), Zakhiel Davids (trumpet) and Kyle Damons(piano). The programme received asignificantly higher number of applications (more than 90%)in2026.

To celebrate 23 years of mentoring young jazz musicians, Tiffin has invited

sixpeople, both past andnew, as mentors.Some have participated more than onceand have all gone on to highly

successful professionalmusicalcareers, award-winning recording artists, touring performers, musicaldirectorsand

KannaAwardshonourpowerfulofferings

Nicola Hanekom’s Die gebed van 'n halfmens emerged as the big winner at this year’s Kanna Awards, taking home four trophies at the gala event held atLeopard’s Leap in Franschhoek

The production, which debutedatthe 30thKlein Karoo NasionaleKunstefees (KKNK)inOudtshoorn, won best debut: theatre, best production: theatre and best design and/or technical contribution for Hanekom and Elana-Marié Snyman Brendon Daniels received best male performer in asupporting rolefor his performanceinthe production.

Anna-Mart van derMerwe claimed best female performerinaleading rolefor her performance in Atropa: Die wraak van vrede,adrama by Tom Lanoye thatdebuted in Afrikaans at the festival. He was recognised for exceptional literary contributionfor his translation of the script.

Andrew Buckland took home best male performer in aleadingrole for his performance in The Fool’sGuide, while Daneel vander Walt won best

female performer in asupporting role for ge-gebergtes.

In the music categories, Amanda Strydom and Je-Ani Swiegelaar’sTillie/ Mathilda won best debut: music, whilst Anna Davel and The Melisizwe Plaatjie Collectivereceived the Kanna for best performance: contemporary music. Danie Marais’ Ek is nie Danie claimed best production: musical theatre.

Marthinus Basson received best director for Boklied,and the site-specific dance theatre production GAT by Garage DanceEnsemblewon best ensemble.

Comedyproduction Beste van alletye, featuring AnéKoegelenbergand Christie vanNiekerk, took tophonours in its category,while Badtyd, featuring Eldon van derMerwe andwrittenand directed by Kristen Fichardt, wonbest production: blitsteater

In visual arts, PLEK/PLACE:A Geographic or Emotional Space, curated by LizaGrobler, won best contribution. Zip Zap Circus’ MOYA wasawarded best performance: children’s entertainment

by the children’s panel, andHeinrich Wentzel won best emergingartist or newcomerfor his performance in Akrasia

Specialrecognition went to Hans van derVeenfor service to the KKNK, while the technical staff received the special Kannapaneel prize for exceptional overall care andquality serviceatthe 30th KKNK. IngridBlumer receivedthe Kanna for exceptionaltechnicalservice to the KKNK.

The30th KKNK, sponsored by Absa, raninOudtshoorn from28Marchto 4April this year. The awards evening washosted by Nina Swart with entertainment by the Papier FamilyBand. Each winner received auniquely created artwork by artist Chris Buchnerfrom Calitzdorp.

Nextyear’s KKNK takes place in Oudtshoorn from Tuesday 23 to Saturday 27 March. Programme applications canbe submitted onlinevia kknk.co.za from 1 June. Formore info visit kknk.co.za or contact 044 203 8600.

dedicated educators, while others will be making their debuts.Theyare Nomfundo Xaluva-Dyantyis, Bradley Prince, Marc de Kock, Brathew van Schalkwyk, Damian Kaminethand Chadleigh Gowar.

Thementors will alsoperformasa band, bringing their talent andexpertise to the Artscape stage in what promises to be averyspecialand sparkling edition of the Youth Jazz Series

Theproject, launchedin2003, has gone through many different formats, andpassedthrough the hands of some of CapeTown's top jazz professionals andmusic legends, whohavementored young aspiring jazz artists annually. Many participating young musicians have gone on to establishthemselves as successful professional musicians, recording artists andeducators.

Theprogrammehas alsoprovided a majorplatformfor young jazz musicians through mentorship,through the lasting connectionsmadeamong young participants, andthrough the experience of performing on amajor stage with extensive publicity.

•For ticket enquiries call Artscape Dial-a-seat 021 421 7695 or visit www. artscape.co.zafor more information

Dagboek |Diary

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VRYDAG 29 MEI

HJS Paarl se Oud-Studente-unie (OSU)bied aan RAAF: Let’sParty by die stadsaal, van19:00tot laat.Kaartjies kosR375per persoon, ligteverversingsingesluit.’nKontantkroegisbeskikbaar Bespreek ook ’n tafelvan 10.Besoekdie OSU-kantoor of skakel 021872 6649vir kaartjies.

SONDAG 31 MEI

Echoes of Eternity –The Lark Ascending Johanna Roos,viool, en Diederick Basson,orrel, bied om 11:15 ’n program vanmusiek vir viool en orrel in die NG Toringkerk aan. BesoekQuicket vir kaartjies teen R150 of R100

SATERDAG 6JUNIE

Die WellingtonMethodistekerk word vanjaar 50 jaar oud. As deel vandie feesvieringehou die kerk ’n Evening of Song, Music and Dance om 18:30 Kaartjies kosR100 per persoon. Kontak Dorothea Albanie by 072089 1906 of ElviraWhittles by 072177 0401 om te bespreek.

ScienceEssay Competitionopen

The29th annualNational School ScienceEssay Competition is still open, giving high school learnersthe chancetotackle some of the world's biggest scientificand social challenges while competing for cash prizes worth thousandsofrand

The competition, organizedbythe Royal Society of South Africa, isonce again sponsored by theClaudeLeon Foundation. This year'scompetition invites learnerstosubmit essayson three topical issues shapingthe futureofsociety and science. The competition aims to encourage criticalthinking,scientific engagement andresearch skills among young South Africans while giving learners an opportunity to engage with pressing global issues.

The first topic asks whetherareturn to nuclear power is theanswertothe spirallingenergy demands createdbythe artificial intelligence boom,requiring learners to discuss both theadvantages and disadvantages.

The second topic focuses on how disasterresponses canbeeffectively organisedamid the increasing number of natural disasters linked to climate change.

The third topic explores ways to addresshealth crises caused by foodborne illnesses,infectious disease outbreaks, declining vaccination rates andbiosecurity threats.

Prizeswill be awarded in each of the three categories, with firstprize winners receiving R5 000, second prize winners R4 000 andthird prize winners R2 000. Twomeritprizes valued at R1 000 each will alsobeawarded per category. In addition, trophies willbepresented to the top twoperforming schools.

Learners andteachers candownload the essay competitionentry form as wellasa letter to teachers containing additional informationabout submission requirements from the society’s official website

The closing date forentries is 30 May. Formore details visit www.isasa.org.

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Dievolgende leerders vanSt.Albans Primêr het die Boland-skaakspan gehaal en het op 16 en 17 Meiaan die Wes-Kaapse skoleskaak-kompetisie in Gansbaai deelgeneem.Van linksisMckenzie Sias, Renesmé Cyster en Alex Madiba. Mckenzie het die sesdeplekbehaal en is in die Wes-Kaap-span opgeneem.

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Die Laerskool Drakensteinhet onlangssyjaarlikseOuma-en Oupadag aangebied. By dié geleentheid hetdie pre-graad R- en graad R-leerders hul grootouers vermaak. LinksisZeakahMatthee op die verhoog by die geleentheid. Foto: ChantélleHartebeest