Die jeugteatergroep van Riebeek-Wes het verlede week hul buiging gemaak in hul eerste vertoning, Roseline. Die toneelstuk is geskryf deur Jurgen McEwan, wat ook die regisseur van die produksie was. Die jongklomp van Wyk 3 van die Swartland Munisipaliteit het die karakters nuwe lewe gegee en die skare van ongeveer 200 het hulle toegejuig. Abduragman Adams het die jong akteurs leiding gegee en het ook die beoordeling saam met Chantal Booyse, die produksiebestuurder, en Mark Graham Wilson, eienaar van For Life Centre. Vier studente wat hul rolle die beste vertolk het, het elkeen ‘n drie maande internskap ontvang vanaf For Life Centre. Organiseerder Chantal Booyse bedank alle indiwidue asook instansies wat bygedra het tot die groep se suksesvolle eerste optrede. Vir navrae kontak Chantal Booyse by 0611956724, chantal.mdsa@gmail.com of chantalb@apii.org.za.
Die snuffelhonde Loftus en Nina, het in ‘n roetine padblokkade 500 dagga bankies uitgesnuffel. Hierdie dagga het ‘n straatwaarde van ongeveer R10 000. Die honde se K9-offisiere, Abrahamse en Swelindawo, wat deel was van ‘n groep van 18, het twee minibus-taxi’s gewaar wat aanvanklik ‘n ent vanaf die padblokkade stilgehou het, voor hulle ‘n skielike u-draai gemaak het. Die beamptes het snuf in die neus gekry en die taxi’s agterna gesit. Die snuffelhonde het hul neuse tot die toets gesit en dadelik begin met hul ondersoek. Hul fonds het gelei tot die inhegtenisname van een volwasse man vir die onwettige handel in dagga. Boetes is ook uitgereik vir vier ongelisensieerde bestuurders, drie gevalle van persone wat vervoer is sonder die nodige professionele drywers permit, een persoon wat die publiek vervoer het sonder ‘n lisensie en een persoon wat ‘n voertuig bestuur het wat nie die korrekte lisensiekode besit het nie. Tot dusver het die Wes-Kaapse Regering die honde-eenheid met R13 miljoen befonds. Die doel van die eenheid is om die SAPD en ander rolspelers by te staan en te ondersteun met die vind van onwettige middels, ploftoestelle, gewere en ammunisie. Die provinsiale minister van polisie en gemeenskapsveiligheid, Reagen Allen, het die dag bygewoon. “Ek wil my dankbaarheid betoon teenoor uitvoerende burgemeester, raadsheer Harold Cleophas, die onderburgemeester, Anet de Beer, asook raadslid Albert Warnick en die amptenare wat ‘n uitstekende werk doen om die Swartland ‘n veiliger plek te maak. Ook die hele Wes-Kaap. Hierdie fondse is ‘n groot oorwinning vir die aarea en dit verseker dat minder dwelms ons gemeenskappe bereik.”
Die Malmesbury Lions-klub het Vrydag in die De Bron-sentrum op dié dorp gratis diabetes siftingstoetse aangebied met behulp van Suster Jeanene Bruwer. Altesaam 100 inwoners se bloedsuikervlakke is getoets. Die klub het ook gratis toetsmasjientjies uitgedeel.
Load shedding can be really frustrating. During all these latest power cuts, chances are you may have already experienced the results of a powerful surge on your appliances. Load shedding has known to have a devastating impact on many electrical appliances, so here are 5 ways to protect your appliances:
Disconnect your appliances We suggest protecting your appliances by unplugging directly from the plug source whenever they are not in use. A power surge cannot damage an appliance that is not plugged in, and it is also a smart move for conserving energy as well as staying safe. According to How Stuff Works, the best protection is to unplug your appliances. Power surges that blow your appliances usually occur when the power come backs on. During load shedding, you can switch off all your appliances to prevent them from being damaged when that surge happens.
Invest in surge protectors You can buy a surge protector for your electric mains board, as well as surge protector plug adaptors, at most leading hardware stores. If the power levels spike above a level deemed acceptable, the surge protector diverts the excess energy into its grounding wire. Surge protectors on the electrical wiring/DB boards should be installed by a certified electrician. For a guide to select and install surge arresters, we recommend you read this helpful article in the latest ECA Magazine.
Purchase a UPS The way we work is changing, most people are dependent on the internet to work and the loss of productivity that load shedding causes is significant. According to this article by M&G, a UPS (uninterruptible power supply) is a good solution for your electronics such as your router, modem, access points etc. which means you can continue working during load shedding. It’s important to note that some UPS’s also provide a degree of isolation and surge filtering, this is mostly for internal protection.
Use surge protecting power strips The quickest and least expensive solution for protecting appliances is plugging them into a power strip with a built-in surge protector. These power strips are usually equipped with a fuse that is designed to fail in the event of a voltage spike, cutting off power to your appliances and protecting them. There are multiple power strip options available, so we encourage you to speak to a certified electrician about your options before making a decision to purchase a specific one.
Revisit your insurance policies Not a physical way to protect your devices, but ensuring your home insurance is up to date is a safety net you should have. Sometimes, despite your best efforts, appliances will blow during excessive power cuts. To prevent unforeseen damage and losses, you should revisit your insurance cover and obtain advice from your brokers to take into account different circumstances and risk situations which may arise as a result of power cuts.
For your own peace of mind, speak to a certified electrician who installed your prepaid meters about whether you need extra surge protection. Source: https://www.citiqprepaid.co.za/
If you are 60 years or older and have a valid South African ID, you’re in for a real treat with CapeNature’s Senior Citizen Discount perk. The all year 30% discount allows senior citizens accessible travel to all CapeNature reserves, which spans from the West Coast to the Winelands, Overberg, Garden Route and the Klein Karoo. In recent years, businesses have been forced to adapt to a new way of thinking in terms of reaching and appealing to their target audience. According to customer intelligence agency Buxton, the tourism sector has been no exception to this, with 82% of baby boomers spending more money on products and services designed to keep them young. Seniors are also not lagging in the digital age with more than 70% of them active on Facebook, accounting for a significant market segment on social media. At the height of their curiosity, golden agers are looking for new experiences and ways to spend a well-deserved retirement. According to CapeNature’s CEO, Dr Razeena Omar, “Senior citizens have a significant impact on industries like housing, travel and retail sales and, in fact, many seniors still work full or part-time. This points towards a trend that they are still actively searching for deals on holidays and alike. We encourage senior citizens to celebrate the golden years with the magic of nature.” Many senior citizens are in search of cost-effective vacations at locations offering a place of sanctuary. With reserves ranging from rich cultural experiences to absolute relaxation, our sixty plus visitors are truly spoilt for choice with the discounted offer. Being able to visit these nature reserves allows for a strong sense of adventure whilst serving as an opportunity meet new people from all walks of life. Not only are CapeNature reserves catered towards a peaceful getaway, but they are also multifaceted and offer a wide array of easy-going experiences which all contribute towards physical, mental, and social well-being opportunities. Our senior-friendly accommodation allows for universal access at selected reserves, making one’s stay as comfortable and relaxing as possible. Fortunately, the Western Cape has plenty to see and discover which enriches traveling that much more during the golden years. The Cederberg Wilderness Area is one of the most undisturbed and secluded places in South Africa and is world famous for its wild and rugged landscapes. If you’d like to explore the Southern Cape, the Grootvadersbosch forest is perfect for resting tired feet in utmost comfort and luxury at the reserve’s glamping sites. To make things even easier, glamping sites are only a stone throw away from the forest. This part of the Garden Route boasts some of the widest and rarest varieties of plants. If you’re near the West Coast, check in at the breath-taking Rocherpan Nature Reserve where you will be able to count up to 183 different bird species without stepping off your cabin’s deck. The reserve and its surrounding towns also provide a host of fun and easy activities such as putt-putt, swimming, angling, and light to medium mountain biking trails. When it’s all said and done, Rocherpan also has two picnic areas where you can relax and enjoy the area’s natural beauty. Gamkaberg is one for the bucket list if you are a fan of natural and cultural history. Situated in the heart of the Cape Karoo, the reserve contains a deeply rich yet sad history of the extinct Cape lion, only to be redeemed by the rehabilitation of the Cape Mountain zebra. Gamkaberg also prides itself on its unique set of 4×4 trails, perfect for senior citizens who want to experience all the reserve has to offer. Kogelberg Nature Reserve is currently our fan favourite location with the addition of the Mbali eco-cabins, each fitted with glass-fronted views offering breath-taking scenery of the Palmiet River Valley. Throughout the years, the reserve’s Oudebosch cabins have also proved to be a favourite for senior citizens for their luxurious design layout and the wheelchair access provided at two of the cabins. Each cabin is also fitted with a geyser for you to ease any aches and pains under hot water after a long day of exploring. Activities include birdwatching, walking and hiking, mountain biking, and swimming. Lastly, Assegaaibosch Nature Reserve with its picturesque picnic setting and light walk-in lush greenery surrounded by the Stellenbosch mountains has always been a firm favourite with the local seniors.
One of the world’s most daunting canoe marathon’s wouldn’t usually be described as “unbelievably relaxing”, however that’s the attitude of 83 year-old Jannie Malherbe as he sets out to finish his 49th Berg River Canoe Marathon from 6-9 July. Only Giel van Deventer, who completed his 50th Berg last year, has done this tough four day race more often than Malherbe. From the first ever edition of the Berg River Canoe Marathon in 1962, Malherbe has seen it all and despite his racing days being long behind him, being able to paddle the Berg every year is a blessing for him. “If I’m healthy I will paddle the Berg,” the man from Wilderness said. “It is a landmark in the year for me and it gives me the chance to get away and switch my phone off and enjoy myself for four days. “I find it unbelievably relaxing and there is no stress for me,” the veteran mentioned about the 250km race from Paarl to Velddrif on the West Coast. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic Malherbe will have to wait until 2023 to claim that illustrious 50th Berg finisher’s medal but when reflecting on the past he speaks about how much things have changed. “The Berg River now is a piece of cake compared to what it was like in 1962 and unless you knew the river there was no chance you were going to win the race. “You can’t compare the river at all but I think that if it was anything like it was now I wouldn’t be paddling so it’s probably a good thing it’s changed!” Malherbe’s preparation in Wilderness sees him train on flat water which makes life tricky for him when he returns to the flowing water of the Berg River. “Where I train the water is like a mirror so dealing with flowing water and eddies takes me a bit of getting used to. “I’m a little uncomfortable for the first few hours then everything is fine and I can’t even remember when last I swam on the Berg! “I’ve decided that I also need to be in a more stable boat because I am not fast anymore,” the octogenarian added. The rules of racing in the legends group are simple. “We do have a lot of fun on the river and everyone goes at the same pace and we support each other throughout. “If someone stops we all stop and wait because we aren’t there to race, we’re there to get to the end of each day.”
OMEGA Racing Pigeon Club Brandvlei – 3 Julie 1 Team Neo Vision 13.51.09; 2 Team Neo Vision 13.51.14; 3 Shane Arendse 13.51.13; 4 Team Neo Vision 13.51.31; 5 Team Neo Vision 13.52.42; 6 Stan the Man 13.54.13; 7 E & Z Loft 13.54.38; 8 E & Z Loft 13.59.10; 9 Team Neo Vision 14.05.05; 10 Stan the Man 14.04.52
Eudrich Huysamen, Malmesbury se ywerige renjaer, is weer aangewys as die Swartland Oval-klub se kampioen vir die afgelope jaar. Eudrich hang nou, na 6 jaar sy ovaalbaan-handskoene op. Hy gaan steeds sosiaal deelneem aan wedrenne, maar stel nou sy visier op professionele renne op Killarney. Gedurende die inperking het Eudrich ook aanlyn aan virtuele resies begin deelneem en vanuit 550 inskrywings is hy in die 24ste plek gekies. Eudrich behoort teen einde Augustus in sy splinternuwe renmotor te kan klim en sy droom stukkie vir stukkie begin verwesenlik. Hy sal in die klas Formula V, oftewel Libras, deelneem in ‘n 1400-motor. Hier sal hy teen baie hoër spoed as sy 80km per uur in ‘n knortjor om die baan kan jaag. Die Huysamens en Team Chillie Racing is druk op soek na borge om Eudrich oor die wenstreep te help.
