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HEARTBEATOF THEHELDERBERG

Skouhuisverdagte

in die hof 3

Man claims SAPS

assaulted him 4

Mails ad changes

couples life 6

HCC well placed

for a win 36

Researcher

robbed at

LRiver

ILLANA FRANTZ

L

ourens River in Somerset West is be-

cominganincreasingly dangerousar-

ea after a 23-year-old student of the

Strand was robbed of years of research

while doing field work there recently.

According to the student, who is a second

yearmasters student in environment andwa-

ter studies at the University of the Western

Cape, she was collecting vegetation samples

last month. My work is about how the river

has changed after the flood alleviation. My

field assistant and I were collecting samples

near the Sergeant Street bridge, she recalls.

While theywereconductingtheir fieldwork

from 11 to 14 February, they noticed people

sitting close by and somebathing in the river,

but these people never bothered them.

However, this was not the case when the

student and a technician from the university

returned the following week (18 February)

and again on Monday 25 February. He (the

technician) was rolling out the measuring

tape when two guys approached us. The one

talked to us, asking us why we are there and

what we are doing. The other one just looked

on. A third guy then took my two bags and

ran away while the other two followed him,

said the student.

The onebag contained snacks and the other

the students researchand literature from the

past year as well as her camera and wallet

with all her bank cards. I didnt care much

for the money that was in my wallet or even

the camera. I was just devastated about my

literature that was stolen, the student said.

Sheusually takesher laptopalongwhenshe

does field work, but fortunately on the day in

question she did not do so. They reported the

matter to the police.

The Wednesday thereafter (27 February)

they, once again, returned to the river, but

first gave the area the once-over before start-

ing with their field work. Suddenly they no-

ticed themanwho had taken the students be-

longings two days before.

The technicianapproachedhimandasked

him where my papers were, but he became

rebellious. The technician then retrieved his

gun and fired a warning shot into the river

before we put the man in our vehicle and

dropped him off at the police station.

Thinking it was now safe as the threat had

been taken care of, they returned to the scene

on Monday 4 March, where they found five

menand awomanat the river.When the tech-

nicianaskedthemtopleasesteerclearof them

while they are doing their research, they

wanted to hear nothing of it. We continued

with our research, butwhenwe saw thewom-

anwalking across the bridge giving hand sig-

nals to someone, we packed up and left. We

feared that they were planning something.

According to Const Suzan Jantjies of the

Somerset West police, a case of theft is being

investigated and another arrest is expected

to follow soon.

People with information can phone Detec-

tive Constable Vuyakazi Gevana on 021 850

1344.

AANVAL OP R44: n Jong vrou van die Strand se Kia Rio het duisende rande se

skade opgedoen toe n onbekende man op die R44 verlede week n baksteen teen

haar voertuig gegooi het. Die vrou (28) was op pad werk toe in Stellenbosch toe die

voorval plaasgevind het. Lees die storie op bladsy 2.

SOMERSETWEST: VAGRANTS STRIKE

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Mangooibaksteen

namotorsopR44

ILLANA FRANTZ

n Jong vrou van die Strand is erg ge-

traumatiseer n n onbekendeman ver-

lede Woensdagoggend haar kar met n

baksteen gegooi het.

Die vrou (28) wat anoniemwil bly, het op

13Maart omstreeks 07:00 op die R44 vanuit

die Strand gery. Sy was op pad na Stellen-

bosch waar sy werk, en was tussen die ver-

keersligte op die brug bo-oor die N2 en die

verkeersligte by die Lord Charles Hotel,toe

sy n man op die verkeerseiland regs van

haar sien staan.

Ewe skielik het hy net iets gegooi. Hy

het die tweede kar voor my getref en toe

ook my regterkantse passasiersdeur.

EkhetgeskokoorkantWaterstoneVilla-

ge gestop en uitgeklim om die skade te be-

kyk. Ek het dadelik weer terug in my kar

geklimenweggerytoediemannadergestap

gekom het, onthou sy.

Sy het tot by die groot Hoofweg- en R44-

verkeerslig gery,waar syweer afgetrekhet

en in trane uitgebars het.

n Onbekende vrou wat besorg oor haar

was, het gestop enhaarADT se nommer ge-

geewathaar te hulp gesnel het. Syhet daar-

na die saak by die polisie gaan aanmeld.

Hywaskaalvoet enhet scruffy gelyk.Hy

het niemand beroof nie, so ek verstaan nie

waarom hy dit gedoen het en of hy dwelms

gebruik het nie.

Dieskadeaanhaarvoertuigkoshaarver-

sekering R8 500, en sy self moet R3 400 op-

dok. Die vrou s sy is steeds angstig om

daagliks di pad werk toe en terug te ry en

sy kry nog gereeld nagmerries.

Konst. SuzanJantjies,woordvoerdervan

die Somserset-Wes-polisie, het bevestig dat

n 27-jarigeman inverbandmet die voorval

in hegtenis geneem is en dat hy binnekort

in die hof sal verskyn. Mense met inligting

kanspeur-konst.HeinAzerbyt02185013244

bel.

Die vrouhet bygevoegdat andermotoris-

te op hul hoede moet wees. Baie mense ry

elke dag daardie pad en ek wil hulle net

waarsku om versigtig te wees.

Preventative tips for smash

and grab incidents

Aftera spateof smashandgrab incidents that

occurred inGordonsBayRoad inStrand, the

police have supplied the public with the fol-

lowing tips:

) Lock all your doors and close all win-

dows. Thieves steal handbags and other valu-

ables by opening car doors even by breaking

windows while your car is stationary at traf-

fic lights or in slow-moving traffic.

) Dont have handbags, cellphones, brief-

casesorothervaluablesvisible inthevehicle.

Lock all valuables in the boot of your car or

behind the seat if it is a bakkie.

) Be constantly on the look-out for suspi-

cious-lookingcharacters.Donthesitate tore-

port them to the police.

)When approaching a red traffic light at

night, slow down so that you only reach it

when it turns green and therefore you do not

need to stop.

) Be wary of people standing at traffic

lights or intersections. They may be inno-

cent, but perpetrators mix with these people

while waiting for an opportunity to pounce.

They may even point to something being

wrong with your vehicle to get you to open

your window or get out of your vehicle.

) Never openyour vehiclewindowor door

for any stranger.

) If you encounter obstacles in the road

such as rocks or tyres do not get out of your

vehicle to remove them. Immediately reverse

and drive off in the opposite direction.

)Thieves target car parks. Always park

your car in attended parking lots.

)When parking at night, ensure that you

always park in a well-lit area.

) Never sit in your vehicle without being

fully conscious of your surroundings. Sleep-

ing in a stationary vehicle is dangerous.

) Always remove radios, CDs or cassette

players, if possible.

) Never leave any children alone in avehi-

cle. Take them with you, wherever you go.

Children often innocently allow access to

your car and belongings to criminals and put

themselves in danger.

The sector phone number for the intersec-

tion of Onverwacht and Gordons Bay Roads

is 082 522 2750.

Above and be-

low: motorists are

warned not to

leave any valua-

bles visible while

driving their vehi-

cles to prevent

smash and grabs.

Neem lewe

met veters

n Jong vrou, wat

Sondag n n saak

van huishoudelike

geweld in hegtenis

geneem is, het haar

eie lewe in n polisie-

voertuig geneem.

Luidens n polisie-

verklaring is die po-

lisie 23:45 na die to-

neel in Sir Lowrys

Pass ontbied.

n Vrou (19) is in

hegtenis geneem n

sy na bewering twee

mans met die skerp

deelvan ngebreekte

spiel gesteek het,

s konst. Suzan Jan-

tjies, woordvoerder

van die Somerset-

Wes-polisie. Daarna

is sy in n polisie-

voertuig gelaai.

Toe die beamptes

haar by die polisie-

stasie wou uitlaai,

het hulle gesienhaar

skoenveters is om

haar nek vasge-

maak. Sy is op die to-

neel dood verklaar.

Mense met inlig-

ting kan speur-adju-

dant-offisier Hannes

Niemand bel

(021 850 1344).

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Markhamsweer prooi van diewe in gewapende rooftog en geldbuitery

Markhams in Somerset-Wes het weer die

prooi vandiewegeword toenog n rooftogver-

lede week daar plaasgevind het.

Luidens n polisieverklaring het drie onbe-

kendemans, vanwie een nvuurwapengehad

het,Dinsdag12Maartomstreeks17:40diewin-

kel binnegestorm.

Die personeel is na die stoorkamer ge-

dwing en een van hulle is beveel om die kluis

oop te maak. n Onbekende bedrag geld is uit

die kluis geroof, het konst. Suzan Jantjies,

woordvoerder van die Somerset-Wes-polisie,

ges.

Volgens die winkelbestuurder, Andr

Hough, is vier personeellede, onder wie n se-

kerheidswag, na die stoorkamer gedwing.

Niemand het seergekry nie, want ons het

nie teen die diewe gestry nie. Ons doen maar

net soos hulle s.

Dit is nie die eerste keer dat die winkel be-

roof word nie.

DistriksPos het verlede jaar berig hoe twee

mans, van wie een gewapen was, op 29 Junie

2012diewinkelbinnegestormhetengeldgeis

het.

Daar was ook n beweerde roof in Januarie

vanjaar, wat toe n vals alarm was.

Tydens die jongste rooftog is geen skote af-

gevuurnieenniemandisbeseernie.Diemans

het in n Volkswagen Golf GTI-voertuig ge-

vlug.

Dit lyk asof Markhams al uitweg vir hulle

is, want ek weet nie hoekom hulle (die diewe)

elke keer hierheen terugkeer nie, het Hough

ges.

Hy het bygevoeg dat hy met die bestuur sal

moet vergader om te bepaal hoe hulle diewin-

kel se sekuriteit in die toekoms kan opskerp.

Volgens Jantjies is die voertuig later in

Khayelitsha gevind. Die polisie ondersoek n

saak van besigheidsroof en verwag dat n ver-

dagte binnekort in hegtenis geneem salword.

Persone met inligting kan speur-adjudant-

offisier Carleigh Noemdoe by 021 850 344 bel.

Vrou inhofoorgesteeldegoedere

JAMEY THOMAS

n Vrou (42) het Vrydag (15Maart) in die

Strand-landdroshof verskyn in verband

met itemswat verledemaand by n skou-

huis in Strand verdwyn het.

Die vrou, wie se naam nie bekend gemaak

kanword omdat sy nog deur n uitkennings-

parade moet gaan, is Woensdag (13 Maart)

by Gold Exchange in Strand in hegtenis ge-

neem.

DtvolgndieStrand-polisie inligtingont-

vang het dat die vrou vermoedelik gesteelde

silwerware wou verpand. Die polisie het op

die inligting reageer omdat hulle vermoed

het dat di silwerware dalk van die items is

wat verlede maand by n skouhuis in die

Strand verdwyn het.

DistriksPos het verlede maand berig oor

n Strand-egpaar wie se waardevolle besit-

tings terwaardevanR30 000uithulhuurhuis

verdwyn het. Die egpaar het vermoed dat die

verdagte paartjie, wat met n wit Opel Corsa-

bakkiemet n kap, die besittings geneemhet.

Nog n soortgelyke voorval het vroer van-

deesmaand plaasgevind, waar ongeveer

R15 000 se juweliersware uit die huis van n

Somerset-Wes-inwoner verdwyn het. Daar

word vermoed dat dit dieselfde paartjie is.

Volgens konstabel Mbulelo Mafuna,

woordvoerder vir die Strand-polisie, is die

saak baie sensitief en wil die polisie nie veel

daarooruitlapnie.Mr, die polisiehet egter

bevestig dat die silwerware nie deel uitmaak

vandie itemswatbydieStrand-skouhuisver-

dwynhetnie.Hoeweldtdiegeval is,kandaar

nie aanvaar word dat sy nie by die vermiste

items betrokke was nie.

Die saak is uitgestel tot die 22Maart sodat

n uitkenningsparade plaas kan vind, het

Mafuna ges.

Dit was ook aan DistriksPos bekend ge-

maak dat n man, wat vermoedelik die vrou

se genoot is, op Saterdag 9Maart vir die besit

vangesteelde eiendominhegtenis geneemis.

Dt n hy gesteelde visstokke by n nabygele

winkel wat in visvang-gereedskap handel-

dryf, wou verpand.

Volgens die polisie het diemanop aanklag-

te van huisbraak en diefstal op Maandag 11

Maart in die Strand-landdroshof verskyn, en

kon borgtog van R1 000 vrygelaat word. Hy

konniediegeldvorendagkomnieenverskyn

weer Dinsdag 9 April in die hof.

Dit word ook vermoed dat die vrou haar

besittings verpand het juis om sy borgtog te

betaal.

Enigiemand met inligting kan vir adju-

dant-offisierKhutalaNebhisi vandieStrand-

polisie by 021 854 9100 bel.

Die R21 000 ring wat verlede maand uit n

skouhuis in Strand verdwyn het. Die bood-

skap binne die ring lees, My hart is joune.

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Manbaffled as towhy hewas pulled over and attacked by police

ILLANA FRANTZ

A Lithuanian man is still baffled as to why

police officials had pulled him over and then

allegedly assaulted him while he was on his

way home.

Lukas Krasauskas, who currently resides

in Johannesburg, was staying in Gordons

Bay to meet a potential business client. He

wasonhiswayhomeat about 23:00 onThurs-

day 13 March, when a dark bakkie, which

he claims looked like a police vehicle, came

up frombehindandorderedhimtopull over.

This is South Africa, I was driving next

to an informal settlement and Ive heard too

many horror stories, so I decided not to pull

over.

When we stopped at the Broadway and

Broadlands Road traffic lights in Strand, he

pulled up next to me. We both lowered our

windows and when he told me to pull over,

I told him that Iwould stop at the nearby pet-

rol station, recalls Krasauskas.

The officer, however, was not interested

in this explanation and according to Kra-

sauskas, when they reached the next stop

street, the officer pulled up in front of him

and got out of his vehicle. He grabbed his

weapon which he pointed at the complain-

ants vehicle and again ordered him to pull

over.Krasauskas,however,stoodhisground

and continued to drive until he reached the

BP garage in Octopus Street, near Gordons

Bay.When he got there, three white bakkies

with bright lights, which he assumed to be-

long to the police, were waiting for him.

I pulled over, as I initially told the officer

I would. I could see the officer who was driv-

ing behindmewas furious. I tried to explain

to them that I was not a native-born citizen

of this country as I took out my passport to

prove it, but they were not interested.

Krasauskas says he was still trying to ex-

plain his case to the group of officers, when

he just felt a hard blow to the left side of his

face, followed by a stream of warm liquid

running down that cheek.

I dont know where that came from, who

hit me or with what, but the officers left

shortly thereafter. I then phoned an ambu-

lance as well as the Gordons Bay police.

According to Krasauskas the two officers

who attended his call, were among the group

who had just surrounded and interrogated

him. He says they were unwilling to assist

himand instructedhimtogivehis statement

at the station the following day.

He promptly reported the matter to the

Strand police the day after the incident.

Const Mbulelo Mafuna, spokesperson for

the Strand police, confirmed the incident.

I can confirm that a criminal case was

opened pertaining to the mentioned inci-

dent. The case has been sent to the Independ-

ent Police Investigative Directorate for in-

vestigation.

Lukas Krasauskas with his swollen left

cheek after an alleged attack by a police

officer last week.

This is South Africa, I was driving

next to an informal settlement and

Ive heard toomany horror stories

Suspects arrested in

Strand for drugs

The joint crime prevention

operation by the police and

other law-enforcement agen-

cies on Friday 15 March led

to threearrestsof suspects for

possession of drugs.

During this operation,

which was held from 08:00

12:00, drug houses in Broad-

lands Park, Strand and Nom-

zamo were raided.

According to a police re-

port, a Nigerianman (39) was

arrested after tik valued at

R41 000 and an undisclosed

amount of cash, was found in

under the spare wheel in the

boot of the car.

The cars two number

plates also differed and hence

the police confiscated the ve-

hicle and the suspect was ar-

rested.

During the sameoperation,

two suspects (26 and 28) were

arrested in Nomzamo for be-

ing in possession of tik and

mandrax tablets.

Police members found 12

quartermandrax tablets, two

half madrax tablets and four

straws of tik. Both suspects

were arrested and charged,

said Capt FC Van Wyk, pro-

vincial police spokesperson.

All threesuspectsappeared

in the Strand Magistrates

Court on Monday.

The case was postponed for

further investigation.

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on her birthday on Thursday 14 March.

With broad smiles Mark and Ingrid look at

the DistrictMail advertisement which has

changed their lives.

Swift response byNSRI, police

JAMEY THOMAS

Thanks to the swift intervention by a con-

cerned Strand resident, followed by the

quick response from the NSRI Gordons

Bay and the Strand police, a man was res-

cued fromapossible life-threateningsitua-

tion.

Cynthia Dodd, who lives in one of the

apartments at Wavecrest in Beach Road,

noticed a nakedman out at sea while look-

ingoutofherkitchenwindowaround14:00

on Sunday (17 March). Looking through

the binoculars, I keep in the kitchen, I saw

a man who did not have a stitch of cloth-

ing on standing on some rocks.

He looked terribly distraught and kept

hitting his head, said Cynthia.

Whilemonitoring the situation,Cynthia

also noticed that the tide had started com-

ing in and the man was going deeper and

deeper into the water. Concerned that he

may have had to much to drink or was un-

der the influence of drugs or even on the

verge of taking his own life, Cynthia

phoned the NSRI Gordons Bay for assist-

ance. TheNSRI rescue team responded to

the incident within 10 to 15 minutes. In an

attempt to bring the man in the water to

safety, one of the men swam out to sea.

However, to no avail. He did not want to

get out of the water, said Cynthia.

After going down to the beach and talk-

ing to the NSRI team, Cynthia heard the

man had said he was happy were he is and

he did not want to come out of the water.

According to NSRI spokesperson, Craig

Lambinon, they suspected the man may

have been suicidal and they called the po-

lice. The NSRI Gordons Bay rescue team

alsoprovidedasupportiverole inensuring

the safety of the man, pending the arrival

of the police on scene.

Responding to the incident within 15

minutes after they had been called out,

three policemen in wetsuits swam out to

the man and managed to persuade him to

swim to the shore.

According to constable Mbulelo Mfuna,

spokesperson for the Strand police, the

manreceivedmedical assistance frompar-

amedics whowere also called to the scene.

He was very cold and paramedics

wrappedhiminaheatblanket, saidMafu-

na.

Sithembiso Magubane, communica-

tions officer of the Western Cape depart-

mentofhealth, said themanwastransport-

ed to Somerset hospital.

As far asCynthia is concerned, theNSRI

and police should be highly commended

for their swift responses, especiallyas they

often receive flak about service delivery.

All I can say is, wow, they responded to

the incident within a jiffy! I give them ten

out of ten for how they handled the situa-

tion. My compliments to all of you, well

done boys!

Hospital apologises

NIKITA SYLVESTER

Last week DistrictMail reported on a chaotic

incident which took place at the Helderberg

Hospital,SomersetWestonMonday11March.

UponpublishingthestorytheWesternCape

health department was unable to respond in

time for print.

As previously reported, a Strand resident,

Faiek Jenkins had been admitted to Helder-

berg Hospital by a qualified doctor who re-

questedthatFaiekwouldbe testedandtreated

for either a heart attack or a stroke.

While waiting for about eight hours in the

casualty ward, Jenkins, who was provided

withabeddue tohisweakstate, foundhimself

caught in the crossfire of a brawl which is be-

lieved to have involved a suspected psychiat-

ric patient, his stepfather and other pa-

tients.This resulted in Faiek being pushed

around the ward on his bed.

Adayafter thestorywaspublished,commu-

nicationsdirector fortheWesternCapehealth

department,FaizaSteyn, responded to the ini-

tial enquiry confirming that Jenkins wife Ol-

ivia had brought the matter to the attention

of Helderberg Hospital.

Management apologised for the inconven-

ience experienced. The hospital has policies

and procedures in place to manage patients

according to their needs, said Steyn.

Earlier thisweekDistrictMail again repeat-

edly contacted the Western Cape health de-

partment requesting details of the policies

and procedures, but to date has had no feed-

back from the department.

7DistrictMail

21 Maart, 2013

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Shewas an unwavering free spirit

I hope not only to be inspired,

but also to inspire.

These were the words well-

known artist and Gordons Bay

resident, Rud leRoux-Santapa-

ga (30), lived by.

She recently passed away af-

tershe lost thebattlewithbreast

cancer within two years after it

was diagnosed.

The inspirational artist was

born to Hennie and Tryna le

Roux on 20 August 1982.

Rud graduated as a graphic

designer from Design School of

SAand lectured in photography

at Andrew Owen School of Art.

Shewas the owner of Dex Stu-

dios, Rud le Roux Art and 1982

Photography. The young, crea-

tive artist and business owner

also opened up De la Creme, a

restaurant in Strand which

closed down a few years ago.

Her parents describe her pas-

sion as the colours she used to

paint on the canvas of her life.

She was a free-spirited

youngwomanwithunwavering

commitment and compassion.

She was strong willed, brave,

courageous and had a wonder-

ful sense of humour, said her

parents.

We give God all the glory for

entrusting her with outstand-

ing skills to create beautiful and

inspirational pieces that hon-

our Him.

Rudissurvivedbyherloving

husband, Ken, and her parents

Hennie and Tryna. Rud le Roux-Santapaga

REMEBERED

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Hoofartikelblad

Main Feature

District

Mail

Stuur jou sms na

32465

Begin die sms met die

woord MENSE en tik dan

jou boodskap.

S jou s

S jou s

Sopleased to seeMarkWilliams

article on finance each week,

really enjoy the advice by an ex-

pert. Thank you. Irene Bourquin

nNota aan diemanwat Vrydag

8 Maart sowat 16:20 in St. Ja-

mes-straat, Somerset-Wes, net

gestaan en toekyk het hoe my

dogter al skreeuend agter n dief

aanhardloop wat haar selfoon

(uit haar kantoor) gesteel het.

Shame on you. Tersia, Strand

Wat het van die spreiligte ge-

word wat destyds op Abattoir-

rugbyveld was? Ek glo dit was

van provinsiale standaard. Rug

byondersteuner, Strand

Thank you to all the marshals of-

fering their time to help at sport-

ing events. To the Argus support-

ers, you rock! Cyclist

Namens die Hartogh-, Du Plooy-

enGillion-gesinwil onsalmalbe-

dank vir hul medelye tydens ons

pa, Raymond Hartogh, se be-

grafnis. Dit word opreg waar-

deer. Graag wil ons almal be-

dank wat n bydrae gemaak het.

SpesialedankaanoomErrol Ste-

wart wat die huldeblyk gedoen

het, asook aan Doves en die Me-

todistegemeenteRusthof,Strand.

Dankie aan die Strand-polisie

wat binne minute opgedaag het

nadat ons nmanoor die heining

gesien spring en die garagedeur

oopgedwinghet.Ongelukkighet

hyweggekom,maardisgoedom

te weet die diens kan so blitsig

wees. Mev. Burger

Ek is n gereelde leser van Dis

triksPos en dit is so teleurstellend

om te sien dat die eiendomsge-

deelte net huise adverteer bokant

R800 000 en nie voorsiening

maak vir diegene wat huis wil

koop tussen R400 000 en

R60 000 nie. Kom, agente, wil

julle nie verkope h nie? Ano

niem, Strand

I would like to know why the po-

lice put their picture in the news-

paper after a smash and grab in-

cident, as they did nothing be-

cause they had been informed.

I know they want people to think

it waswonderful policework, but

itwasnot the case.Onemust give

the judge a medal for setting an

example in sending those three

to jail for three years. EJD from

Strand

Dankie aan dr. Theresa Jordaan

in die Strand vir die moeite wat

jy gedoen het met my seun toe

hy siek was. Jy het my kind ge-

hanteer soos jou eie en jou om-

gee sit diep in ons harte. Jy is ab-

soluutdiebestedokterwateknog

ontmoet het. Van Wykfamilie

Read more SMSes on page 9.

S dankie, geluk,

jammer, lief jou....

Pickupyourdogspoop

Yourdogpoopismakingour

lives a livinghell! Everydog

walker that frequents Rad-

loff Park (roughly 200+ dogs

per day ) should arrive with

plastic bags to pick up your

dog poop.

Our little complex Nooit-

gedacht Village is plagued

withanepidemicof fliesdue

to your carelessness.

I personally refuse to use

any more poisons in my

house. Its hurting my pets,

kids and never mind the

bees, earthworms and but-

terflies.

Youwould be fined in eve-

ry park, beach or play park

in the USA if you left

mounds of poop where you

walked. Pretty soon you

wont want to enjoy our

beautiful Radloff Park as it

will become unbearable for

you too.And at the same

time slowdown.Wehave no

speed humps and 20 km is

not going to take time out of

your walk, but it may save

our kids and pets.

MARIANNE MALLY

THOMAS HAMERS

SOMERSET WEST

StopatStop campaign isawakeupcall toallmotorists

While I commend what Mr Waldi

Lubbe is trying todowith theStop-

at-Stop campaign, I would like to

know what the Traffic Depart-

ment, Metro Police and Law En-

forcementofficersaredoing,or for

that matter what any and every-

body are doing about it.

According to the article on page

6 of the DistrictMail dated 14

March, 56 motorists failed to stop

at one intersection during a two-

hour period.

Theoretically speaking, that is

672 in one 24 hour day (56 x 12 =

672). Now very conservatively

speaking, let us say there are 1 000

such intersections within the Hel-

derberg. This trend gives us 672 x

1000 = 672 000. Within a month of

31 days it gives one a staggering

20 832 000.

Now if one takes only 1% of that

figure you get 208 320 x R500 =

R104 160 000 for the state coffers

just from one type of violation.

Looking at it from the other side

this gives you 20 million plus pos-

sible road accidents, which could

lead to loss of lives, injuries and

great cost to the state.

Remember this is just the Hel-

derberg so why are we alarmed

at 1 000 plus deaths country-wide

over Easter or Christmas.

In closing, do not tell me that we

donothavethemanpowerbecause

one sees the officials ridingup and

down or if there should be an acci-

dent and or incident they all con-

gregate there instead of leaving it

to two or three officials.

I hope this serves as a wake-up

call to everybody and will not just

result in an intense blitz for a day

or two and then we all go back to

our slack way.

Twentymillionplusareonly the

Helderberg in one month and this

is only one type of infringement.

ANONYMOUS

Support TheSunflower Fundandmakeadifference

My daughter Rebecca was diag-

nosedwithhigh-risk leukaemia in

2005 and had a successful bone

marrow transplant in October

2007.

Today, she is a healthy and

thriving grade 4 pupil at Somerset

House Primary School.

After returning from the United

Kingdom eight months ago, and

followinga lot ofmulti-sport train-

ing in the beautiful Helderberg ar-

ea, I entered my first Cape Argus

Cycle Tour as well as the Argus

Mountain Bike Challenge.

My decision to ride for The Sun-

flower Fund stemmed from the

first-handexperienceofwhatadif-

ference The Sunflower Fund can

make in the lives of children with

leukaemia.

Like many others, it was a no-

brainer to join the Miles4Marrow

Campaign to help raise awareness

and funds to recruit more bone-

marrow stem-cell donors for this

outstanding cause.

I encourage all South Africans

to look at The Sunflower Funds

website (www.sunflower-

fund.org.za) and read what is en-

tailed in becoming a bone-marrow

stem-cell donor.Phone the toll free

number on 0800 12 10 82 to register.

JURGEN STRINGER

SOMERSET WEST

Vagrantsbecoming

aserious threat

Its high time that something is done

about the groups of vagrants living

along theLourensRiver inSomerset

West.

These homeless people seem to be-

lieve that the river belongs to them

and anybody in the vicinity is fair

game to be robbed or assaulted.

DistrictMails front page refers to

a young student, who, while con-

ducting research along the river,

was robbed of research and equip-

ment. Its a sad state of affairs when

someone doing research for the ben-

efit of the community, cannot rely

on a safe and secure working envi-

ronment. These vagrants show no

respect for people or the environ-

ment.

Senecio FunRunwas

thebest by far

The fifth Senecio Fun Run was the best

fun event so far by far.

Morethan1 000peoplegatheredonthe

beautiful Lourensford Wine Estate on

Sunday 3 March. As in the past it was

apleasuretoseesomanypeopleofdiffer-

ent ages, abilities and levels of fitness

participating.

There were aches and pains, com-

plaints about the steep incline on the

10 kmroute, followedbygaspsof awe for

the wonderful views of the sea and the

mountain. The wheelchair users en-

joyed the paved and tarred route

through the vineyards and orchards.

Seneciowouldliketothankall thepar-

ticipants, sponsors, donors, as well as

the volunteers who worked so hard be-

hind the scenes on that day.

For more information and photo-

graphs of the day, visit our website

www.senecio.org.za.

ANNA VAN NIEKERK

SPLENDOUR OF THE HELDERBERG: This spectacular, scenic photo of a sunset/moonrise over the

Hottentots Holland mountain range was taken recently by well known Helderberg photographer Fa-

nus Oosthuizen. Please send your Happy Helderberg photographs to mark@helderberg.com.

PHOTO: FANUS@OAKPICS.COM

Jurgen Stringer and his two

daughters Kaitlyn (left) and Re-

becca.

nGrootdankievir

Helderberg se

Gemeenskapsdag

Woorde ontbreek my selde, maar ek is

regtig stomgeslaan van dankbaarheid.

Ek het telkemale dankie ges, maar

weereens baie, baie dankie aan almal

wat betrokke was by Helderberg se Ge-

meenskapsdag.Al het dit somsnie so ge-

lyk nie, was die dag suksesvol en kan

ons net ons waardering uitspreek.

Ditwasuitonshart nvoorregomjulle

almal hier te kon h.

Ek hoop dat julle tevrede huis toe is

en dat julle die dag saammet ons geniet

het.

Indien daar enige ongerymdhede,

klagtes of algemene kommentaar is,hou

my asseblief op die hoogte daarvan so-

dat ons dit saam kan uitsorteer.

Hou asseblief Helderberg Rugby se

Facebook-blad dop vir fotos.

CORNE STRYDOM

HELDERBERG RUGBY VOETBAL

KLUB

Kindandprofessional

serviceatVergelegen

I had to undergo an unexpected operation on

Thursday 7 March which at Mediclinic Verge-

legen in Somerset West.

Itwasaprivilege tobeable touse these facili-

ties! From the reception taking admissions to

the ward, including the theatre, I received

nothing but VIP treatment.

The nursing, care and attention rendered

was excellent and made the whole experience,

(not a pleasant one understandably requiring

surgery), amost pleasing and comfortable one.

I think they have an exceptionally well-run

institution. Iwant to thankoneandall for their

high level of professionalism and kindness.

DINA MULLER

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Lastweek forphoto

entries forMarch

Entries for March are slowly drawing to

a close, as the first group of winners will

be announced next week. If you have not

yetentered,donotdespairasthecompeti-

tion will be running until the end of Au-

gust. Prizes to the value of R20 000 in the

DistrictMail Kodak Express Superfoto

competition remainup forgrabs, sodont

stop entering.

Everymontheachcategorywinnerwill re-

ceive a R500 voucher with the compliments

of Kodak Express Superfoto.

Formore informationcalloneof theKodak

Express Superfoto stores at 021 852 6737

(Somerset Mall) or 021 850 0998 (Waterstone

Village), or pay them a visit.

To enter:

Print your favourite 10x15 cm photo

Write your name, telephone number, e-mail ad-

dress, the relevant category, as well as the date and

place where the picture was taken on the back of the

photo

Hand in your photo at either the Kodak Express

Superfoto in Somerset Mall or at Waterstone Village.

Ts and Cs:

Judges decision is final

No correspondence afterward

No individual can win more than once, regardless

of the category

DistrictMail reserves the right to use images in

any of its future publications

Once a photo has been submitted, it becomes the

property of DistrictMail (no photos will be returned)

Salom Coetzee captured her two wide-mouthed cousins Benn en Ruben Coetzee on camera.

S jou s

Ek kan nie verstaan dat daar

nie n enkele wit polisie gesig

op die foto op bladsy 4 is nie?

Daar is net soveel blanke of nie

gekleurdes, wat nie werk het

nie! Heidi

Editors comment: The District

Mail does not racially discrimi

nate. Thephotographs inques

tion were taken of the law en

forcement officers

participating in the patrols on

that day.

Baie dankie aan 1st Call en

spesifiek Neels. My sussie se

motor het onklaar geraak op

die N2 voor Baden Powell en

hulle was binne rekordtyd

daar om te help. Ek waardeer

die hulp. Julle is regtig fantas-

ties. Elrene Dollie

Wies die fool wat n stop-

streep geverf het in Gordons-

baai by Kirby- en Cornwall-

straat? Waars die bord? Jy

moesnetdie strepeoorverf, nie

jou eie stoppe bysit nie. Kom

maak reg boetie. GBay

Baie dankie aan Helderberg

CrimeWatch/Vetus Schola en

spesifiek aan Sean, vir hul

goeie werk in Goedehoop-

area, Strand. Daar is n merk-

bare verskil aan die onge-

wenste persone wat op

Woensdae in die dromme

krap en ons omgewing be-

mors. Die misdadigers sal ook

besef dat hulle eerder uit die

area moet wegbly. Martin,

Strand

Die ontwikkeling van die nuwe

industrile gebied en die reeds

gevestigde plastiekfabriek in

Macassar is inderdaad goeie

nuus vir plaaslike inwoners en

sal hopelik n aansienlike hup-

stoot vir ons agtergeblewe ge-

meenskap wees. Charles, Ma

cassar

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Surveyon transport needs

A survey to research transport

needs of residents is currently be-

ing conducted by the City of Cape

Town.

Between the end of February and

the middle of June, the City plans to

visit about 26 000 households across

CapeTown,includingtheHelderberg.

The 2013 Household Travel Survey

will guide the development of a city-

wide integrated public transport net-

work. The survey forms part of this

administrations commitment to

building an inclusive City, and one

that responds directly to the needs of

communities around Cape Town.

This research is important for trans-

port planning aswell asmodelling fu-

ture transport scenarios, said coun-

cillor Brett Herron, Mayco member

for transport, roads and stormwater.

Surveyparticipantswillberequest-

ed to respond to questionnaires that

determinetheresidents current trav-

el behaviour. A randomly selected

sample of survey participants will al-

so be questioned on trips during the

previous 24 hours and travel choices

theywouldmake under different con-

ditions, such as, if trains were less

crowded and cleaner or if car travel

was cheaper, would more people be

making use of them?

Surveyors from the two companies

appointed by the City to conduct this

research will each carry a name tag

and an official City of Cape Town ap-

pointment letter. Should residents

wish to verify the legitimacy of a sur-

veyor please contact the number dis-

played on the top of their letter of ap-

pointment. Alternatively contact the

Transport Information Centre on

0800 65 64 63 who will be able to give

you the correct contact number.

Weknowthatwithkeyinputsfrom

our residents, we can make public

transport inCapeTowna service that

meets the needs of all our citizens,

said Herron.

RACE COMPLETED: Marvin Benjamin (left), Stephanie Leos-

chut, Denise Vallentyn and Marilyn Vallentyn participated in

the Spar Womens Race held in Cape Town on Sunday 17

March. The group is proud to say that they completed the

10 km race.

POTJIEKOSKOMPETISIE N SUKSES: ACVV Huis Jan Swart het

onlangs hul jaarlikse potjiekoskompetisie gehou om fondse in te sa-

mel en dit was n reuse-sukses. Eerste plek het aan me. J Roeloffs

en mev. A Coetzee vir hul skaapkerriepot gegaan, Charl du Plessis

het tweede plek behaal vir sy hoenderbreyani-pot en Hennie Langen-

hoven het derde plek behaal vir sy waterblommetjiepot.

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THURSDAY 21 MARCH

GORDONS BAY:

) Gordons Bay Bowls Club holds a car boot sale

at 08:00 and a bringandbraai at 12:00. R10 per

bay and per braaier. Fun for the whole family, chil-

dren under 12 free. 0 076 104 5795.

STRAND:

) Strand-biblioteekvriende hou n boek verkoping

van 18 tot 23Maart om 10:0017:00. Sterk swart

sakke word ook verkoop om biblioteekfondse aan

te vul. Vir meer inligting, 0 Anna-Marie Stadler

by 021 850 4173.

) Be part of the Rhapsody Fun Fair from

09:0016:00. R50 per stall. Proceeds go towards

theWestern ProvinceDance Teamwhowill be com-

peting at the 2013 SA National Championships of

Performing Arts.0 Linda Sissing: 072 697 6520.

SOMERSET WEST:

) The Country Craft Market at Southeys Vines in

Main Road needs new crafters. Anyonewith a craft

is invited. Bookings for approval day (1 May) at

the market from 08:0013:00.

0 Lesley: 021 843 3287.

VRYDAG 22 MAART

STRAND:

) Tweedehandse klerasie en goedere verkoping

van 09:00 12:00 by die Strand-dienssentrum.

0 Estelle Marais: 021 854 4552.

SATURDAY 23 MARCH

SIR LOWRYS PASS:

) The Schapenberg Sir Lowrys Conservancy

Walks for Wines guided walk starting at 08:00

fromOngegund in Sir Lowrys Pass Village. R150

pp. 0 Pam on 082 456 9028 or Andreas on

082 344 1096 or 2 info@walksforwine.co.za

or visit www.walksforwine.co.za.

SOMERSET WEST:

) The SomersetWest Rotary Clubs quiz evening

at 18:30. 0 Trish Smith on 021 852 4027.

SUNDAY 24 MARCH

SOMERSET WEST:

) Indulge in food, arts and crafts at the Olde

OaksFarmStallat3DerrickDrive,SomersetWest

Business Park, from 10:00 15:00. The Animal

Rescue Organisation will have their usual stall in

aid of fundraising. Entry is free. 0Man-

dy, 082 374 6648.

MONDAY 25 MARCH

SOMERSET WEST:

) TheSomersetWest branchof the SouthAfrican

Depression and Anxiety Support Group

(SADAG) meet at the Coronation Avenue Meth-

odist Church, 18:00-19:00. Anyone with con-

cernsaboutanxiety,depressionoranyothermen-

tal illness is welcome. 0 Ruach Counselling

Centre on 021 852 8176 or 2

rudyardh7@gmail.com.

) To mark annual Rheumatoid Arthritis Day, the

Arthritis Foundations talk by rheumatologist Dr

Bridget Hodkinsonwill discuss rheumatoid arthri-

tis and arthritis of the hands in particular. The talk

starts at 19:00 at Mediclinic Vergelegen. All wel-

come. For more information, contact Aletta van

der Watt on 083 270 4842 or aletta@bo-

ma.co.za.

TUESDAY 26 MARCH

SOMERSET WEST:

) The Helderberg Cardiac support group meet in

theMediclinic Vergelegen restaurant at 17:30.Guest

speaker: Dr Tom Mabin. Talk is proceeded by the

adoption of the groups new constitution and AGM

with a committee election. All welcome. Seating limit-

ed. For bookings, phone Hugh Arthur on

076 629 1977orHermannSteynon021 851 9426.

Admission R5. Refreshments served. R2 raffle.

) All liquor license holders from the Helderberg are

asked tomeet in the library hall at 13:00. Themeeting

is held with regards to the new trading hours which

comes into effect from the 1 April.0 Johnny Brown

duringoffice hours on021 850 1307andafter hours

on 021 852 6428.

THURSDAY 28 MARCH

SOMERSET WEST:

)Easter nightmarket at theMarket PlaceYour Local

GoodsMarket atHathersageFarm inGordonRoad.

Palliative care training

Helderberg Hospice offers a training

course on basic palliative care every

Wednesday morning starting from 10

April 29 May. These weekly lectures

and group discussions will start from

09:00 to 12:00, at a cost of R450. A range

of topics from the physical aspects of

life-threatening illness to support of the

patient and the family, the dying proc-

essandmourningwillbecovered. Itwill

bepresentedat theHelderbergHospice,

21 Old Stellenbosch Rd, Somerset West

and will equip those interested in offer-

ing their services in support of the pro-

fessional services of Helderberg Hos-

pice. Call Karin Gordon on 021 852 4608.

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Algemeen

General

Generousdonation toCTOpera

The Helderberg Sunrise Rotary

Club held a dinner and concert at

Erinvale Golf Club in February to

raise funds for their Voice of Ro-

tary Bursary Fund.

Eight young singers from the Cape

Town Opera Studio under the guid-

ance of CEOMichaelWilliams enter-

tained an enthusiastic audiencewith

arias and songs from the shows.

Together with sponsorships, a raf-

fle andanonline auction,Helderberg

Sunrisewereable topresentacheque

of R250 000 to Cape Town Opera.

CEO Michael Williams said the

chequewas the largest singleamount

donated by any NGO.

The Voice of Rotary Bursary

Fund was created in 2007, with the

specific purpose of financially assist-

ing highly-talented young singers at

the Cape Town Opera Studio, many

if not all of them

from previously

disadvantaged

backgrounds.

The money

disbursed annu-

ally from the

bursary fund is

used to help

with their train-

ing, so that

when they leave

the studio they

have every op-

portunity to per-

form on both lo-

cal and interna-

tional stages.

Over the years some have gone on

to be acclaimed by worldwide audi-

ences, such as Pretty Yende who has

recently performed at La Scala and

the Metropolitan in New York, bari-

tone Aubrey Ludewyk who is in de-

mand internationally and many oth-

ers who have benefited from the sup-

port of our annual Voice of Rotary

fundraiser.

Rotarys Graham Money (left) and Michael Williams

A MESSAGE OF CARE: The Somerset West

Rotary Club was recently addressed by Pas-

tor Colin van Wyk from the Bethesda Evan-

gelical Church in Strand to raise awareness

for the good work rendered through their

NGO, Phambili Community Development. The

organisation cares for hundreds of people

suffering from HIV/Aids, support senior citi-

zen groups and provides dental and eye

care to the community of Broadlands Village.

It also runs an after school homework club

as part of its youth development initiative, a

holiday club and a disaster relief fund in aid

of the community. Seen (from left) is, Peter

Blaine (past president of the Rotary Club),

Pastor Colin van Wyk, Sandy Staff (member

of the Rotary Club) and Trish Smith (past

president of the Rotary Club).

GETTING

ACQUAINT

ED WITH

WORDS:The

Helderberg

Rotary Club

passed on 45

illustrated,

English dic-

tionaries to

Alta Foster of

the Pearl Project which she in turn donated

to the St Pauls School in Croydon. Teachers

and pupils alike were delighted to receive

this valuable resource and promised it will

be put to good use. Seen here are, Porch

Snell and Thurlow Genecke.

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General

12 April 2013

7.30 pm for 8.00

Somerset Mall, Entrance No. 3

R120 per ticket

Tickets for sale at Sasha International

- Somerset Mall Salon 021 851 2544/5

- Somerset West Salon 021 852 2006

Ouers sokkievir toerfondse

Ondersteuners, jonkenoud,konVrydag-

aand (15Maart) by Somerset-Wes Prim-

re Skool se jaarlikse geldinsamelings-

sportdans hul voete nie vir n oomblik

stilhou nie.

Die geleentheid is in die skoolsaal aange-

bied ten bate van die sporttoer wat van

Woensdag 10April tot Sondag 14April plaas-

vind.

VolgensFransieKruger,dieskool sesport-

hoof, het die skool se verskillende o.13 sport-

spanne (rugby, netbal, en hokkie) verlede

jaar na Gauteng getoer, en gaan hulle van-

jaar Suid-Kaap toe.

Gedurende die toer sal die leerlinge ver-

skeie plekke soos die Kango-grotte, n vol-

struisplaas, die Featherbed-natuurreser-

vaat in Knysna, asook die warmbaddens en

waterpark by Hartenbos besoek.

Vir diegenewat die geleentheid bygewoon

het, was die dansvloer vir die duur van die

aand beslis die gesogte plek.

Susan Williams (links) en Margaret Apollis

het op die dansvloer gespog met hul ritmie-

se danspassies.

Karen Poole, Sherna Botto, Ruth Linders en

Zelda Linders het almal gewys hoe om die

macarena te bemeester.

Simonia Julies en haar broer, Bevan Mar-

thinus het besoekers met hul passievol en

elegante langarm-danspassies betower.

Susters Linell en Inge February het almal ge-

wys hoe die gangnam-danspassies uitgevoer

moet word.

Patrick van Rooyen en Elton Zass het ook by

die musiek probeer byhou.

Hier (van links) is Yolanda Zass, Miranda en

Ricardo Thomas, en Elton Zass.

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Visitors flock to the CapeGetaway Show

The Cape Getaway Show

that was held this past

weekend at Lourensford

estate in Somerset West

attracted hundreds of vis-

itors from all over.

Those who attended were

treated to about 250 outdoor,

travel andadventure exhibi-

tions aswell as hikes, moun-

tainbiking, a cycle showand

a photography workshop.

There were also various

activities to entertain the

children and it turned out to

be a real family affair.

Enjoying the outdoor exhibitions at the Cape

Getaway Show are (front from left) Ntsika

Mtokwana, Junior Monisi and Ambe Monisi;

(back) Deborah Monisi, Anothande Monisi

and Thandi Monisi.

Penny Smith from Healthway Natural Products, demonstrating primary skin care.

Meghan, Caryn and Paul Pendlebury from

Claremont spent their Saturday afternoon

wandering through the hundreds of stalls

on display.

Selma and

Riana Jacobs

from Namibia

together with

Madr Hen-

drikse and

Louis Acker-

man from

Brakenfell test-

ing out the

quality of the

pillow on dis-

play at one of

the exhibitions.

Visitors to the

Cape Getaway

Show were

treated to vari-

ous interesting

exhibitions as

well as fun acti-

vities.

Walk for fun andwine in Sir Lowry Pass

The Schapenberg Sir Lowrys Conservancy

Walks forWine holds a guidedwalk on Satur-

day 23 March.

Starting around 08:00 at Ongegund in Sir

Lowrys PassVillage, visitorswill spend time

at the Mount Rozier wine-tasting centre with

a splendid climb to the top of the Schapenberg

and its beacon to indulge in the amazing

views. The group will then proceed to Water-

kloof for a wine-tasting and return to Onge-

gund where a light lunch will be served.

Cost per person: R150. For more informa-

tion or bookings, please contact Pam on

082 456 9028 or Andreas on 082 344 1096. Alter-

natively, send an email to info@walksfor-

wine.co.za or visit www.walksforwine.co.za.

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Entertainment

Gig guide

Theres something for everyonesmusi-

cal taste this weekend.

) Thursday 21 March

Stoneages followers can catch them

at the Asara Food Market from 12:00

15:00. There will also be a range of kid-

diesentertainment,alongwithfine food

and great wine.

) Friday 22 March

From 20:00 midnight sees another

Stoneage performance at The Bell in

MainRoadSomersetWest.Expectgood,

old rockn roll hits from the 60s, 70s, and

80s. Phone 021 851 3702 for information.

) Saturday 23 March

Heather Waters is performing at

Blue Rock Waterski Park and restau-

rant at 17:00.

The Rivertones, a Cape Town-based

Reggae band, renowned for evoking the

spiritandsoundsof the lateBobMarley,

is performing at Melts Tavern in Gor-

dons Bay at 21:00. Entrance is free.

) Sunday 24 March

Maureen Malan plays soothing pi-

anomedleys at The Lord Charles Hotel,

Somerset West from 12:30. Enquiries:

0 083 484 7922.

Enjoy the sunset to the tunes of Sto-

neage at Barts Tavern in Strand from

15:0017:00.PhoneJaneton0741944160.

The Blues Broers are performing at

Berties Moorings at 18:00. Entrance is

free.

A unique fashion show showcasing

some edgy and classic designs from

several well-known brands will be held

at the Nameless Pub in Somerset West

on Wednesday 27 March. The event will

also feature a performance by electro

band Electric Corvette (pictured) and DJ

Vox Libre will be taking over the decks.

The show starts at 21:00. Tickets are

R10 and can be obtained at the door.

For more information email Hannah

Barnard at Hannahbarnard@dancing-

wolves.co.za.

STEP INTO THE SHAD

OWS: Johannesburg-based

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performing at Berties Moor-

ings this weekend. This three-

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their short, sharp, blues-driv-

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lot in common with the ener-

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the voice of lead singer

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performance on Saturday 23 March at 21:30. Entrance is free.

Musical touches lives

New Generation Church is present-

ing The Witness,which is the story of

Jesus told in song by the disciple Pe-

ter (the witness) and the other men

and women who lived and walked

with Him.

According toMichelleWouters onbe-

half of the Helderberg Youth Perform-

ing Arts Trust, this is the worlds most

extraordinary true story.

It is toldby theordinarypeoplewhose

livesweretransformedbytheirencoun-

ter with a carpenter who was much

more than He seemed.

This musical carries the incredible

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and changed so many lives all over the

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Theaudiencewillhear fromPeter, the fish-

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became an apostle; his wife, who suddenly

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Mary, the mother of Jesus, who shares the

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and from the tormented Judas as he realises

that he has sold his own soul.

They will also follow these people through

the life, death and resurrection of Jesus, and

we learn with them how this Mans life

brought Gods salvation to the world.

The performances take place on 27 and 28

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Tickets cost R50 for adults andR20 for chil-

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visit for the last of

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to shop, eat and

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tlefiggy.

Boekwurm-bederf in

die Strand

Strand Biblioteek bied vandeesweek ver-

skeie programme tydens Nasionale Biblio-

teekweek (18 23 Maart) aan.

Die programme sluit uitstallings in,

asook gemeenskapsinligting en storie-ure

vir kinders.

Die Biblioteekvriende sal ook gedurende

die week n boekverkoping van verskeie

boekreekse in die voorportaal hou en sterk

swartsakke te koop aanbied om biblioteek-

fondse aan te vul.

Bel Anna-Marie Stadler, voorsitter van

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After sixteen years of glo-

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years annual Erinvale

Care&HelpOrganisation

(ECHO) Golf Day was

marked with unexpected

rainwiththegamehaving

to be abandoned.

This, however, did not

dampen the supporters

spirit, as after hot showers

and copious amounts of

warming liquid, the players

all came again and gathered

in the evening for the prize-

giving dinner on Friday 9

March.

ThisyearsthemewasCol-

ours of India. Many of the

guestswere adorned in Indi-

an fashion and they enjoyed

exquisite Indian cuisine.

The entertainment was

provided by the Vadhini In-

dian Arts Academy and

what a delight it was to see

these young dancers show-

ing off their different danc-

es from classical dance to

Bollywood themes, said

Des McLeod on behalf of

ECHO.

This was followed by a

prize-giving where a big

thank you was said to

ECHOs sponsors who

again made generous dona-

tions.

The event was a success

which saw a lot of diners

and supporters of ECHO

happy to take homemarvel-

lous prizes. We also raised

more funds than we had

budgeted R134 000 on the

day.

To the community at

large,yoursupportandgen-

erosity do not go unnoticed.

Without your involvement,

all our efforts would not be

possible. A big thank you

from ECHO, she said.

Golfers (from left) Marion Arthur, Gisela

Burg, Carol Foggo and Shelly Schultz.

James and Lynette Pullen with

Manny and Manorma Prag.

At the back are Maya Kooverjee, Des McLeod, Lynette Pullen, Shona Fer-

riman and Manorma Prag with the Vadhini Indian Arts Academy dancers

who provided the entertainment.

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hills or better still bike it. Make an appoint-

ment to meet the lavender growers and chat

to the locals.

When in Villiersdorp book a picnic on the

banks of the Theewaterskloof at The Smoke-

house kids will love the jumping castle. Ad-

mire some of the art that Villiersdorp is fa-

mous for ormake an appointment for the kids

to meet the Alpacas.

If you would like to know more about what

to do along The Cape Country Meander, visit

www.thecapecountrymeander.co.za or follow

us on Twitter for up to the minute ideas on

#capemeander and Facebook The Cape

Country Meander

An orchard in bloom.

New boardwalk at

Cape Agulhas open

The boardwalk from the Cape Agulhas Light-

house to the southernmost tip of Africa has now

been finished!

Visitors can walk the distance of one kilome-

tre at their leisurealonga lovely stretchof rocky

coastline while observing the coastal fynbos. Be

on the lookout for birds and tortoises too.

The boardwalk to the Rasperpunt fish traps

isunderconstructionandwill takevisitors from

theparking area along the gravel road toSuider-

strand and down to the fish traps.

Visitors will walk through coastal fynbos and

past shell middens from the late Stone Age.

Participate in the Southern Tip Zoeten-

dalsvalleiRelayRaceon11MaytoenjoyAgulhas

National Park to its fullest.

Struisbaais

resident stingray

Stingraysarecommonly found in theshal-

low coastal waters of temperate seas. Par-

rie the stingray is a longtime resident of

Struisbaai Harbour.

He received superstar status when he

visited theCapeTownAquarium for some

time. You will notice a pair of large sting-

rays when in you are in the harbour the

larger one is Parrie.

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Sosiaal

Social

Summertime

means saving

more!

KEEP SAVING

WATER

To report water wastage and bylaw contraventions call

0860 103 089

or SMS 31373 with full details. Visit www.capetown.gov.za/

keepsavingwater for more information.

District

District

Socials

Socials

Stuur alle sosiale fotos na / Send all social photos to: |

illana.frantz@helderberg.com

Skoolhoofde kuier saammet rektor byWoordfees

Verskeie skoolhoofde het een

Saterdag gedurende die

Woordfees gesellig saam met

prof. Russel Botman, rektor en

visekanselier van die Univer-

siteit Stellenbosch (US), ver-

keer.

Van die gaste het eers saam

metprof.Botmanbesoekbydie

AmaMaties Hub afgel waar

hyhullemeervertelhetvandie

US se verwelkomende kultuur

en die stappe wat die US doen

om toegang tot die universiteit

te verbreed.

Die gaste het daarna by De

Vette Mossel bymekaargekom

waar n heerlike seekosete be-

dien is. Hier het hulle ook die

vertoning van Drie Reisigers

en Valiant Swart geniet.

Van links is Christiaan Klopper (Horskool Strand), Dirk van

Zyl (Curro Durbanville), Deon du Plessis (Horskool Bellville)

en Richard Esterhuizen (Sekondre Skool Malibu) wat die ge-

leentheid terde geniet het.

Nelis Koegelenberg en Lenie Steenkamp (P.J.

Olivier-kunssentrum), Shannon en Jon Ge-

land (Sekondre Skool Rusthof in die Strand)

en Gavin Phillips (Sekondre Skool Strand).

Ds. Andries Dani-

els van die Rynse

Gemeente Stellen-

bosch en n boor-

ling van Maccasar,

het Maandag 11

Maart sy dokters

graad in Teologie

ontvang.

Mercia Janet Liddle

from Macassar re-

cently obtained her

Bachelor of Arts

(BA) honours de-

gree in geography.

Kirvan Fortuin van

Macassar het on-

langs sy graad

aan die Universiteit

van Kaapstad se

dansskool ontvang.

Hy is nou n ge-

kwalifiseerde dans-

onderwyser.

Jacqueline Davids en Paul Pietersen het

onlangs in die huwelik getree.

Stefaans Beer, n bekende bouer

en duiweboer in die Helderberg

het op 4 Maart sy 90ste verjaar-

dag gevier. By hom is Matthew.

Justin Jacobs from Macassar re-

cently celebrated his 21st birth-

day with his family and friends.

GRADUATION

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Troeteldiere

Pets

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Skole

Schools

Youre invited to our

OPEN DAY

Tel: 021 852 1228 E-pos/E-mail: secretary@pvallei.co.za

www.pvallei.co.za

Jy word genooi na ons

OPE DAG

Woensdag, 24 April. Verwelkoming deur skoolhoof

en hoofleiers, gevolg deur begeleide toere deur

studente om 15:00; 16:30 en 18:00

Drag: Jou laerskooluniform

(Aansoekvorms beskikbaar by Opedag. Sluitingsdatum 9 Mei).

Wednesday, 24 April. Welcome address by the

headmaster and head leaders, followed by guided

tours by students at 15:00; 16:30 and 18:00

Dress Code:Your primary school uniform

(Application forms available on Open Day. Closing date 9 May).

HSatletepresteerby

Bolandbyeenkoms

Altesaam 42 atlete van Horskool

Strandhet onlangs aandieBoland-

kampioenskapsbyeenkomsdeelge-

neem.

Die volgende atlete het medaljes in-

gepalm:

Goud:MerciaOosthuizen(90 mhek-