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Issue 455
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28 January 2015
HAPPY, HAPPY 98th
Rita Hers turned 98 on 23 January, and we are sure you’ll agree that this lovely picture of her
sharing a special birthday moment with her carer Eunice Peter makes for a perfect front page
image. The wonderful lady celebrated her birthday with a whole group of loved ones at The
Living Cornerstone home where she now resides. (story continues on picture inset)
SAPS Knysna has observed a
significant increase in theft
out of motor vehicles in
Sedgefield over the last two
months and, though some
arrests have been made, they
are asking residents to be
vigilant and, of course,
careful what they leave
inside their cars.
“Perpetrators target vehicles
that are parked with
valuables inside. These items
includes car radios, GPS
systems, laptops, cellular
phones, cameras and
spectacles.” says Sergeant
Chris Spies
The incidents are sporadic at
this stage, but the streets most
affected are Cycad Street,
Kingfisher Drive, Watsonia
Street and Kiewietjie Street.
Patrols in the affected areas
have been increased and the
police are working closely
with the neighbourhood
watches to deal with this
challenge.
Rita was born in 1917 in the Free State,
and has had quite an exciting life including a stint of working in
Zimbabwe as a mission teacher.
Vehicle owners are reminded
to ensure that valuables are
kept out of sight of the public
when vehicles are parked. It
is also important to park
vehicles at places where
adequate lightning is
available.
A crime prevention operation
in Smutsville led to the arrest
of four suspects aged
between 25 and 36. These
arrests were made on
Thursday, 22 January after
information on suspected
stolen property was received
from members of the public.
The police searched four
houses in Luthango and
Montana streets. This
operation led to the recovery
of stolen items which were
duly confiscated.
This operation forms part of
continued efforts in
partnership with community
safety structures to deal with
At the ripe age of 70 she married Jan
Hers, who was not only a popular
character in Sedgefield, but also an
internationally acclaimed astrologer.
The couple had lots of happy times
together, sharing the last twenty three
years of Jan’s life in their home in the
village.
They shared a love for
caravanning and travelled far and
wide with the ‘Golden Oldies Caravan
Club’. Jan passed away in 2011.
Rita has long been an active member of
Sedgefield Christian Church, where
she still has many friends.
the increase in theft out of motor
vehicles in this area.
“We want to urge the community
not buy stolen items, but rather
report these criminals to the
police. All information will be
dealt with confidentially,” says
Spies.
... and your cash
The Knysna police arrested a 44-year-old suspect after he
allegedly used fake bank notes to purchase items at two
businesses in Knysna’s central business district on Thursday,
15 January 2015.
“We want to urge businesses and the public to carefully check
their bank notes following this arrest.
Counterfeit R100 notes were also in
circulation during 2014.
The public are requested
to immediately report
incidents where fake bank
notes are exchanged to the
police,” warns SAPS
Spokesman Sergeant Chris Spies.
A welcome donation for Sedgefield Security
I
f you love something, set it
free. If it comes back to
you, charge it rent and
make sure it does its fair share
of washing up.
What happened? I was supposed
to be wallowing in that warm and
fuzzy, sunshiny spot between
'Empty Nest Syndrome' and 'My
goodness, look at all this extra
space!'.
Alas, this is not the case. I don't
think I am EVER going to get
there….
You see, this January saw the
departure of my dear daughter
'Fear Factor'* to the Mother
City (*yes she is STILL learning
to drive, despite the efforts of the
traffic department to have her
declared 'Steeringly Challenged'
… come to think of it, I reckon
they may have made that up I
can't find it in any of Mrs Ed's
medical encyclopaedias. ).
I won't go into detail about the
move, other than it involving an
impressive convoy of trailers
and bakkies packed so high that
the lifting of power lines was
necessary.... and our arrival at
the quaint little flatlet instantly
causing the collapse of one poor
landlord. Poor, poor man.
But the deed is done and Fear
Factor is now firmly ensconced
in a small unsuspecting suburb
called Parow. We await reports
as to how quickly the drivers and
pedestrians residing in that area
manage to initiate a class action
restraining order against her.
So. You would have thought that
this move would mean a little
extra room in the T'ED
household, wouldn't you? Any
logically thinking person with
more common sense than a
taxidermist's squirrel can do the
maths:Family of four, minus one child
(2012) = Family of three.
Family of three, minus one child
(2015) = Family of two = Just
me and Mrs Ed = a lot of empty
rooms and cupboards and spare
towels.
And I have to shamefully admit,
it wasn't four minutes after the
last tearful promise to keep Fear
Factor's room exactly as she left
it (which, if you think about it
would be like leaving London
exactly as it was just after the
Blitz) that I started mentally
planning the installation of the
two-storey micro brewery which would undoubtedly save
us a huge amount of money over
the years, and, once we had sold
it to SAB, would probably make
me infinitely wealthy.
But that was just my idea, and I
knew it wouldn't be plain sailing.
Mrs Ed had her heart set on the
ridiculous notion of opening a
B&B.
“Think of the people we'll meet,”
she had mused, “It will be such a
nice way of making new friends
from all over the world.”
Now call me anything you like,
but I'm no idiot. The thought of
anyone paying good money to
stay amidst the chaos of our
home, actually socialize with
(and look at) the 7am version of
Mrs Ed (when her temper AND
teeth are at their sharpest), then
sit at a breakfast table and eat
food prepared by her calloused,
oil-stained hands…. Well it just
went against any smidgeon of
logic I had.
But I needn't have worried.
Because then the unexpected
happened....
'The REE' came back.
You might call it The REETURN.
Just in case you have forgotten,
The REE (Resident Expert on
Everything) is our son, who we
packed off to study in Cape
Town in 2012. At the time I had
thought, perhaps foolishly, that
The Sedgefield Community Orientated Policing (COP)
organisation has received a welcome donation that has taken
its efforts to curb crime hi-tech.
Recently ADT Security sponsored a state-of-the-art portable
surveillance camera that's equipped with night-vision capabilities,
on-board memory as well as video and photo sharing. Authorised
personnel - such as the Sector Manager of the local South African
Police Service and senior COP members - have immediate
wireless access to footage recorded by the camera.
“The camera will be moved regularly to monitor hotspots around
Sedgefield,” said Mike Hofhuis, Chairperson of Community
Orientated Policing Sedgefield . “We are extremely grateful to
ADT for their donation of this valuable crime-fighting
equipment.”
Arno Hattingh, Manager of ADT Security's Garden Route Branch,
said they are proud to have been able to help.
“We can only achieve positive results in efforts to curb crime if all
stakeholders and roleplayers including the public, community
safety groups, security companies and the police work together.”
that was it. Once qualified the lad
would land a high-paying job,
move into a large apartment in
Constantia, and invite Mrs Ed
and me down to spoil us for
weeks at a time.
laws did have a great taste in
cheese) “Surely there should be
some sort of law protecting
parents from that sort of thing?
Otherwise it could carry on
forever?”
I had even rehearsed my
acceptance speech for the brand
new 750cc Honda Africa Twin
he would no doubt be buying me
'Just as a thank you for
everything you and mom have
done'….
The wise old man just stared at
me. It was such a strange, deep
stare, if I hadn't known better I
would have sworn he had
actually WANTED the half
lasagna I had found on the
second shelf half an hour earlier.
Admittedly it had tasted very,
VERY good - even cold.
Apparently not. He's home.
It was quite unnerving actually.
Firstly Mrs Ed insisted I change
all the family photos back ( I had
pasted cut out pictures of a better
looking young man - WITHOUT
tattoos, stretcher earrings and a
pierced tongue - over The REE’s
photographs. Nothing sinister
about this action of course, it just
made conversations with visitors
that much more relaxed). And
then, because I hadn't had to use
the combination lock on the
fridge for so long, I only realized
I had forgotten the code once I'd
locked it.
I got myself into a huge panic
and was about to see if I could
break through the back of the
fridge with a four pound hammer
and chisel, when The REE came
home, opened the padlock and
started tucking into everything
he could lay his hands on.
Apparently the young
whippersnapper had cracked the
combination years ago! No
wonder my amber nectar had
started tasting a little watery.
“Is it legal? Can they actually do
that? You know… just move
back in?” I asked my father in
law later, as I took the last
Windhoek from his fridge. We
had just popped round to borrow
some of his power tools and
return the ones I'd broken, and
Mrs Ed was busy packing some
of the meat from their deepfreeze
into her basket (they always had
SO much!) whilst her mom was
hanging up the last few loads of
our washing (she does get the
whites that much whiter).
He grabbed my arm, quite tightly
for a man of his years, actually
“The best thing you can do,” he
whispered hoarsely (he's always
been a hoarsey person), “The
best thing you can do ….” Now
he was pulling me in closer,
digging his fingers so deep into
my flesh I almost dropped the
bowl of fruit-salad “…is
EMIGRATE!”
Putting his lips to my ears he
continued, and if the truth be told
I thought I detected a hint of
desperation in his voice…..
“Somewhere far, far away, like
Australia… or Peru…. and….
are you listening to me?” he
glanced over to where his wife
was busy ironing one of my
shirts, then turned back to me,
and positively hissed.
“Make sure you do
EVERYTHING YOU CAN to
stop your wife telling them
where you are! YOU
UNDERSTAND? This is most
important. You have to convince
her that it's A SECRET!”
L-R: Locals John Moore & Mike Hofhuis receiving the camera
from ADT Manager Arno Hattingh and Gideon Barnard.
NSRI SEA RESCUE REPORTS
KNYSNA:
Jerome Simonis, NSRI Knysna
station commander, said:
"At 16h52, Saturday, 24th
January, NSRI Knysna duty
crew launched the sea rescue
craft JAYTEE III and SPIRIT
OF KYC and a sea rescue vehicle
carrying NSRI rescue swimmers
was dispatched to Coney Glen,
Knysna, following eye-witness
reports of a drowning in
progress.
"WC Government Health EMS,
the SA Police Services, ER24
ambulance services and a Police
Dive Unit also responded.
"On arrival on-scene it was
found that a local man, believed
to be aged 34, had experienced
difficulties while swimming. It is
suspected that rough sea
conditions and rip currents may
have contributed to the man
getting into difficulty in the surf.
"It appears that bystanders,
unidentified to NSRI, were able
to recover the man from the
water and bystander CPR efforts
had been commenced.
"NSRI medics took over CPR
efforts and were joined by NSRI
Knysna’s station duty doctor but
despite CPR efforts the man was
declared deceased.
"The body of the deceased man
has been taken into the care of
the Forensic Pathology Services
and Police have opened an
inquest docket.
"Police trauma counsellors
assisted family members."
At 18h50, Sunday, 25th
January, NSRI Knysna duty
crew launched the sea rescue
craft JAYTEE III following
concerns by an NSRI Knysna
crewman, at Brenton on Sea,
witnessing two SUP (Stand Up
Paddleboarders) appearing to
not be making any headway
about a nautical mile off-shore
between Three Sisters and Castle
Rock, Brenton On Sea.
On arrival on-scene NSRI found
the two men, on 2 SUP’s, a 32
year old Johannesburg man and a
34 year old Sedgefield man, to be
tired and considering their
options as to whether to head
towards Knysna or turn around
and go back to Buffels Bay
(where they had originally
launched from) but in fading
light they had realised that either
way they were going to get to
wherever they decided to go well
after dark and already tired they
also faced exhaustion.
They only had on their baggy
shorts, a lighter and cigarettes
with them.
They could not head directly to
shore where the rocky shore
front in a 2 metre shore break
swell posed a risk.
NSRI took both men and their
SUP’s onto the sea rescue craft
and took them both to Knysna
without incident and once safely
in Knysna they required no
further assistance.
I mulled over this as I dolloped
four generous scoops of
icecream into my bowl...
“You know what dad? I think
you’re right,” I mused, finishing
the last bit of chocolate sauce,
“In fact I might even go so far as
to say..
I’d be mad if I didn’t!”
“I mean, surely,” I mused,
popping a nice wedge of
Gorgonzola into my mouth, and
chewing it thoughtfully, (my in-
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ISSUE 455
28 January 2015
COMMUNITY GENEROSITY
OVERWHELMS FIRE VICTIMS
Local social media has been
abuzz this past fortnight, with
kind Garden Routers making
huge efforts to assist the
Barnard family of Bosdorp,
Karatara, whose house was
raised to the ground on
Sunday 18 January. Their
plight only had to be
mentioned on the ‘Sedgefield
Locals’ and Knysna Gossip
Girls’ Facebook pages and
there was soon a stream of
donations in both cash and
material goods to help rebuild
the small family’s life.
The fire started during the
morning whilst Vicky and Jan
Barnard were at church, and is
said to have been the result of an
exploding gas bottle in the kitchen. Deon, the
couple’s teenage son, had fortunately managed to
escaped the blaze, but everything the family owned
went up in flames, and was
destroyed in minutes.
Above :- Vicky and Jan Barnard have been blown
away by the generosity of others. Below:- The
remains of their home lost to fire on Sunday 18
January. Pictures provided by Claudia Pirker.
We say a very sad goodbye to one of Sedgefield’s most
long-standing artisans, Anthony Webber of Anthony’s
Electrical, who passed away earlier this month. A
much-loved member of the business community, he was
first a family man. His daughter Shannon brought us
the following tribute.
Councillor Louise Hart rushed
to the scene when she heard the
news. She said that some
members of the community
watching the house crumble to
ashes had raised questions as to
why the fire brigade were
unable to extinguish the blaze,
but that the leader of the fire
crew had explained how
quickly such fires can destroy a
wooden home..
“He told them that nothing
would have saved the house,
even if the fire truck had been
parked directly in front it.”
Hart said she was grateful to the
staff from the Sedgefield Fire
Station as well as the law enforcement officers who
came out. When asked what had happened to the
volunteer fire team of Karatara she explained that
this had lost a bit of its momentum. ‘The volunteer
fire fighters were an initiative from the community.
I supplied R25 000 from my councillor allocation
in 2012 for the training and equipment, but when
we told the volunteers that they will only receive
payment when they are actually working, fighting
a fire, most of them lost interest and thus there are
only a few who still go for training.”
She also pointed out that other aspects regarding
fire prevention need to be dealt with, especially
regarding the protection of the fire hose boxes the
Municipality has placed at strategic points around
the Bosdorp. “There is a fire hose box directly in
front of the house,” she said, “but it has been
vandalised a number of times so is not operational.
The community have requested that I inform them
via a public meeting as soon as we have a plan to
sort out this problem.” In the interim she is
determined to establish who of the voluntary
firefighters are still active and do a drive for more
members.
On the forefront of the drive to assist the Barnards
were Claudia Pirker and Charmaine Kruger who
selflessly collected and delivered goods, organised
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28 January 2015
Loss of local favourite
to borrow vehicles for larger items and set up drop
off points in Sedgefield and Knysna for those who
wished to help. Claudia kept all the donors
informed as to the progress of the collective effort
via the facebook sites, frequently posting huge
thanks on behalf of the Barnards who are currently
staying with their friends Hester and Ben Stander.
“It is with a HEAVY heart that
I have to announce the passing
of our Dad, Husband, Oupa,
Brother, Uncle and Friend.
Anthony Webber (Tony/
Anthony’s Electrical)
He struggled with cancer and
passed on the 14th January
2015.
He managed his disease like a
champ, he amazed us with his
strength and humour, right to
the end. He was a charmer, a
gentleman, humble, honest,
special, a loving person with
not a selfish bone in his body.
He never complained,
he was always there for
you with an amazing
can do attitude.
We are overwhelmed by
all the souls he touched.
People who only knew
him for a few hours were
moved by his nature. A
little man with such a big
heart, soul, vice grip hand shake
and a bear hug that would make
anyone feel special.
His wish in life was for music,
love and laughter.”
The memorial service
for Anthony Webber (Tony) is
to be held on Saturday 31st
January 2015, 10:00am @ St
Francis United Church,
Sedgefield.
Though trying their utmost to stay out of the
limelight, (we had to push to be able to use their
names) there’s no doubt that both Claudia and
Charmaine feel blessed to have been part of this
impromptu project, not only being blown away by
the generosity of others, but also seeing the
reaction on the Barnards’ faces. Claudia said that
on one visit Vicky had told her "When you have
nothing, a teaspoon is a big gift" and that Jan had
been so moved, he could barely talk without crying.
“What a wonderful family we have met,” she said,
“They were so grateful that they were moved to
tears. Thank you to each and everyone who is
helping them rebuild their life with your donations,
no matter how big or small. ”
And big and small they were. Everything from a
dish washing machine to a fridge to mugs and
plates to a lounge suite to clothing to kitchen
utensils to beds to linen – such generosity from
such a small, caring community.
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WHAT THEY WANT TO BE......
In keeping with our annual tradition, we asked Melanie Baumeister to
visit Laerskool Sedgefield Primary School to interview the new children
in grade one. The brave lady asked each child the same questions.
“What’s your name, and what do you want to be when you grow up?”
Well, she certainly got an interesting array of answers, and it will be
interesting to look back in 18 years or so to see how many of them
accomplished their dream careers.....
Aiden Laminie
Aiden Marx
Andrid Baartman
Anja Barnard
Avulekile Mapasa
wants to be Superman
wants to be a policeman
wil 'n dokter wees
wants to be a teacher
wants to be a policeman
Daniel Smit
Divan Hillebrand
Dominique du Toit
Egnazio Phiri
Emily Legg
Gabriel Berriman
Georgia Jantjies
Georgia Voges
wants to be a hunter
wil 'n polisieman wees
wil 'n mama en dokter wees
wants to do a big job
wants to be a dog vet
wants to be a farmer
wil 'n haarsalon he
wants to be a teacher
Giana Dogh
Hailie Bronkhorst
Iviwe Blou
Izwiraishe Mapenda
Jaco Theron
Jua Swanepoel
Leonie Martin
Mia van Heerden
wants to be a massage lady
wil 'n prinses wees
wants to be a fire fighter
wants to be a policeman
wil 'n resiesfietsryer wees
wants to be a vet
wants to be a teenager
wants to be a massage lady
Micah Davis
Nicole Cloete
Okuhle Pike
Pierre du Preez
Samuel Higgin
Tao Otto wants to be a Jedi
Taylor Fullard
Timothe Moreau
wants to be a doctor
wants to be a princess
wants to be a lady policeman
wants to be a hunter
wants to be a cowboy
that protects all forest animals
wants to be a vet
wants to be a famous boxer
Tyler Hobson wants to be
a pirate for lots of gold coins
Waldo Herselman
Christo Delport
Farren Mortlock
wil 'n boomhuise bou
wil by die kliniek werk
Hudson Elliot wants to
be a pastor like his dad
Ludwig Lotter wil 'n
tandaarts wees sommige dae
Reuben Francois wants to be Vene Fourie
wil 'n ingenieur wees
110 GRADE 1’S FOR SMUTSVILLE PRIMARY SCHOOL
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a sailor who cooks on boats like his dad
wil 'n dokter word
With two classes of 55 each there were way too many first year
children to interview at Sedgefield Primêre (Smutsville
School), so we thought a nice group shot would be the perfect
trick. We wish strength and courage for the two teachers!
ISSUE 455 28 January 2015
FreshStart Sedgefield has an amazing start to the year!
And thanks to everyone for their care and generosity!
Antony Tooley says they
are overjoyed by some
special offers of assistance
and support... and also
the brim filled bins
collected from Lemon and
Lime, St Francis Church,
Dr Stander and Kumon
Maths.
There are many regular
recycle collectors who have
been saving for bicycles - a
much sought after item of
action and joy for any child.
A child has to bring in about
150 kgs of plastic or 100
kgs of tin to acquire a
bicycle...which represents
many months of hard work
and saving!!!!!
Ten used bicycles are now
in stock.... boosted by a gift of 4
bicycles from Nathan and Emma
Scholtz. They took them into
Cycleworx and Eugene offered
to service and fix the bikes...the
work was done meticulously by
Norman.
Judging by the attendance and
Above: Norman and Antony Tooley with Nathan and Emma
Scholtz who donated their bicycles.
record amount collected at the
first Recycle Swop Shop held the
day school reopened, Antony
says that all toys and bikes (big
and small) will be welcome
stock items.
Call 076 2943075 if you would
like someone to collect....or else
bicycles can be dropped off
directly at Cycleworx, while
toys and children’s clothing can
go into the bin at Lemon and
Lime.
KNYSNA MUNICIPALITY UPDATES
WATER : Sedgefield & Karatara
The water situation in Sedgefield has been stable for quite a
while now.
The Greater Knysna had sufficient water
throughout the festive season. Sedgefield’s rainfall increased
from 2.5mm (15 - 21 December 2014) to 14mm (12–18 January
2015).
The Karatara dam was 99% full in December and 100% full in
January 2015. The rainfall increased from 4mm (15–21 December)
to 18mm (12–18 January 2015).
Although the Greater Knsyna Area is not faced with a water crisis
now, all residents are still urged to use water sparingly and
responsibly especially during the warm summer season.
ISSUE 455
28 January 2015
POTHOLES
Most of the potholes in
Sedgefield’s designated
roads were fixed before the
festive season.
However, the municipality
are still busy filling in some
of the potholes in
Sedgefield. The work will be
ongoing as far as funds
allow.
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Drama, Drama, Drama because
‘All the World’s a Stage!’
By Rhett Herringbone
Last night The Farce Side
drama group,
under the
u m b re l l a o f S e d g e f i e l d
Amateur Dramatics Society,
started the first rehearsals for
this year's farce - 'A Mad
Breakfast'.
Bringing laughter to this little
town in the middle of winter is
the prime aim of The Farce Side
and, of course, to make some
money for the local Laerskool
Sedgefield Primary School.
This initiative led by Melanie
Baumeister, which launched last
year with the very popular 'Suite
Surrender', is one of the newer
fund raisers at the school. It
builds on the successes of the
school's own epic plays with
casts of 180 children (Peter Pan
in 2012 with Val Roulston as the
Director, Charlie and The
Chocolate Factory which had
Christelle Robertson as
Assistant Director in 2013, and
last year's brilliant pieces
starring our own Cliff Daniell in
the title role of The Gruffalo, and
the incredibly imaginative
execution of Alice in
Wonderland.)
'It's a small way of bringing joy
to our lives, the children benefit
in so many ways from learning
to speak confidently in front of
large groups, to how to follow
the protocol of the theatre, and in
turn any formal public space'
said Melanie.
“The opportunities created here
are just like the opportunities in
larger cities and towns, just on a
smaller scale, why should our
children be denied simply
because we live in the
'platteland'?”
Adhering to the Constitution of
the Sedgefield Amateur
Dramatics Society, The Farce
Side plans to bring more good
clean fun to the stage in May
with 'A Mad Breakfast' by I.M.
Gray. Once again the hall will
sport
an auditorium-style
setting - pre-booked rows of
seats (not the picnic style of
Barnyard and our own
Melodrama) and those with a
love of theatre fun should watch
the press for when tickets
become available.
According to Baumeister the
Auditions went very well with a
Self-service kiosks set to simplify
interactions with municipality
Executive Mayor Georlene Wolmarans tested the new system while
Governance & Economic Committee Portfolio Chairperson, Cllr
Ray Barrell and Acting Municipal Manager Grant Easton look on.
Self-service kiosks that offer
customers direct access to
various municipal
departments will soon be in
operation in Knysna. Knysna
Executive Mayor Georlene
Wolmarans said that this
initiative forms part of their
efforts to improve interactions
with customers.
"Each kiosk will be equipped
with a telephone handset and
direct numbers for various
customer care departments,"
Wolmarans explained. "These
include but are not limited to
account enquiries, customer
relations, the electrical
department, housing, prepaid
electricity enquiries, roads and
stormwater, and water and
sewerage departments.
Customers will also receive a
reference number to confirm
that their service request or
complaint has been logged."
Wolmarans said that making
direct contact with customer
care officials via the kiosks
would speed up turnaround
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times and save customers the
cost and time of traveling into
town. "These kiosks will be
placed at specific, predetermined spots in Knysna and
surrounds, the first of which will
be located at Masifunde Library
and the Khayalethu and Hornlee
offices. Roll out to other
locations will be made public at a
later date."
"We realise that the only way
many of our residents have of
communicating with us, is by
actually coming down to the
customer care centre or the
relevant department's office,"
she said. "But making this
process as convenient as
possible for the customer is part
of 'customer care'. We believe
that the convenience these
kiosks offer will improve service
delivery and contribute towards
building and improving on our
relationships with our
customers. This initiative is only
one of our efforts to make this
municipality easier accessible
and much more customer
much appreciated turn out of
talent. The cast of nine souls
include some new faces, each
one with their own gift that is
bound to be the making of loads
of entertainment.
“ If you'd like to see who made
the cast please feel free to pop in
to the rehearsals on Tuesday and
Thursday evenings at the school
hall,” she said, “ At first they
may be as dull as dishwater to
some, but they'll certainly
provide an opportunity to
experience how we start and
what the final product is. If
you'd prefer the surprise then
keep an eye out in The Edge for
clues and teasers as to what the
plot might be about.
The Farce Side also has some
bona fide Street Theatre planned
for this year's Slow Festival.
Emma Rorke is directing a play
by Leonard Cohen and in true
gypsy style it will be played in
small performance areas all
around Sedgefield. The piece,
'The New Step' stars Romey
Bobek and Melanie Baumeister
and we've imported some talent
from Knysna in the form of Jaco
Botha, a writer and musician. ‘
The New Step' also introduces
the fresh new starlet face of
Shinade Groves who has been
with The Farce Side since they
started their acting
improvisation games in October
last year. If you manage to catch
a glimpse of the performance,
it's something that you'll never
forget with the standard of
London's Covent Garden and the
colour of Africa. Sedgefield is
truly lucky to have such a happy
troupe of actors on their streets to
spice up our Slow Town Festival
even more.
Lastly, a reminder, that if anyone
else would like to join the
Sedgefield Amateur Dramatic
Society their AGM is on 10
February at La Piazza. Everyone
with a creative bent, the knack of
stage sweeping (with a broom
not just a gaze), a loud enough
voice, a face, a range of
recognizable accents and the
KNYSNA MUNICIPALITY
BID NO. T 07 / 2015: CONTRACT FOR MAINTENANCE OF
THE EXISTING KNYSNA MUNICIPAL TELEMETRY
INSTALLATION
Bids are herewith invited from suitably qualified service providers for the maintenance and
support services for the existing municipal telemetry system for a three (3) year period.
The evaluation of this tender will be subject to a pre-qualification. Tenderers must achieve
a minimum qualification score of 70% for further evaluation. The qualifying criteria and
weighting is set out in the tender document.
Only those Bidders who score the minimum points and more in terms of the qualification
criteria stipulated in the bidding document will be further considered.
The physical address for collection of bid documents is the offices of the Consulting
Engineers, Clinkscale Maughan-Brown, 39 Victoria Street, GEORGE, 6529. Documents
may be collected during working hours as from Wednesday 04 February 2015.
A non-refundable bid deposit of R 300-00, payable in cash or by bank guaranteed cheque,
made out in favour of the Knysna Municipality, is required on collection of the bid
document. Bids may only be submitted on the bid documentation that is issued.
Queries relating to the issue of these documents may be addressed to Stephen
Meggersee @, Tel No. 044-874 1511, Fax 044-874 1510 or e-mail:
[email protected]
No clarification meeting or site inspection will be held.
The closing time for submission of bids is 12h00 on Wednesday, 04 March 2015. Bids
must be sealed in an envelope clearly marked with the bid number and title given above,
and placed in the bid box at the Supply Chain Management Unit, Finance Building,
Cnr Queen & Clyde Street, Knysna, before the latter time and latest date. Telephonic,
facsimile, e-mail and late bids will not be accepted. Bids must remain valid for a period of
ninety (90) days after the closing date of the bid.
Bids will be opened on the same day at the Supply Chain Management Section at 12h05.
Bids will be evaluated according to the 90/10points system. The bids are subject to the
Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act 2000, the Preferential Procurement
Regulations 2011 and Council Preferential Procurement Policy adopted in terms of
Section 2 of the Act.
GS Easton
Acting Municipal Manager
Clyde Street
KNYSNA
6570
ability to keep some form of
rhythm is invited to attend.
Here's looking forward to a year
of great lively, local and lekker
entertainment.
Missing
Parrot
Harry a 20 year old
green cheeked
Conure recently flew
out of his cage that
blew over in the area
of Begonia Street.
He is not a tame bird, if
anyone spots him
please call Renee on
082 576 9618
friendly."
For those with access to a cell
phone and the Internet, the
municipality also offers a short
code SMS line on 44453, and a
dedicated customer care email
address at customercare@
knysna.gov.za. All sections may
also be contacted at 044 302
6300 or [email protected].
" We a l s o e n c o u r a g e o u r
customers to go paperless by
requesting that their accounts be
received via email," said
Wolmarans. "To do so, please
send your request, along with the
account name and 12-digit
account number to
[email protected]."
"Effective communication is a
two-way dialogue," she
concluded. "Please make use of
these contact details and, when
the self-service kiosks have been
positioned, please use them to
communicate with us. By talking
to each other we'll go a long way
in creating a town where people
and nature prosper."
ISSUE 455 28 January 2015
4th house needed for TLC
Due to the exceptionally high
demand for this sort of
f a c i l i t y, T h e L i v i n g
Cornerstone (TLC) is
urgently in need of a fourth
house.
Gilda Scammel, who initiated
and now runs these hones for
Altzheimer’s sufferers with the
aid of her committee, explains
“We have 20 residents in 24hr
care and a waiting list of 16
people (with five people being
added this past week.) We have
even had our carers looking
after people in their private
homes.”
She said that doctors in George
are recommending patients to
TLC, which has a good
reputation for being a caring
home and not just ‘another
institute’.
“We're receiving enquiries from
all over the Garden Route and
need help from the community
of Sedgefield. Please open your
hearts and purses to our worthy
cause,” Gilda adds. “Our heart
and vision is to be on a farm, with
seven houses each
accommodating six residents
and a housekeeper, a real home
from home”.
Our staff are trained as
caregivers by an accredited
establishment in George. They
also attend workshops given
by Dementia SA.
TLC relies on Prayer, Faith,
donations, sponsorships and
fundraising. We do make a
difference in the lives of the
people in our care and with the
community's help we can and
will grow and prosper.
FIXED PROPERTY VERSUS INVESTMENTS
I regularly receive calls
and questions both
from clients and
readers from this
publication on the
opportunity costs of
property investments
versus listed
investments (linked
investments, unit trusts,
shares, etc). The
question is usually
“Should I consider
selling my property
where I am earning a
rental income, and
invest the proceeds in an
i n v e s t m e n t f o r pote
ntially higher long-term capital
growth and income?”
At the outset, let me state
categorically that there are no
quick answers to these questions
and that every case needs to be
looked at on an individual basis,
and no two situations are the
same. What we can do, however,
is identify some of the major
points for consideration which
will give you a better idea of what
you need to explore together with
your Financial Adviser.
Lets first define the two asset
classes and attempt to find a way
of comparing them:
PROPERTY:
Advantages
• Provides rental income and
• Over time, should also
provide capital growth
Challenges
• Fixed property is a single
asset class, and difficult to
diversify
• By definition an illiquid asset
when selling it a) takes time to
sell and b) even longer to receive
the proceeds from the sale, c)
selling usually incurs a fairly
higher agent's commission
(unless you sell privately).
• Ongoing maintenance costs Should your tenants not pay you
or damage your property, you
could find yourself significantly
out of pocket
• As the owner you carry any
vacancy risk i.e. if your tenant
defaults or you do not have a
By Richelle Kohn
namely cash, bonds,
property, equities
(shares) and offshore
exposure.
tenant, your rental income
can be compromised
INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
Advantages
• Very liquid easy to withdraw
part of or all of the investment.
• Can draw regular income
• Diversification into a number
of asset classes
Challenges
• Subject to market volatility
We recommend that you try
avoiding making a decision based
on emotion it is vital that you
look at all the facts and figures to
allow for a more accurate
decision. Many of us develop
emotional attachments to our
properties. Make use of a neutral
person, such as your Financial
Adviser to ensure an unbiased
approach.
Determine the investment
horizon and liquidity of your
investment all financial
Investments decisions must
factor in the term and underlying
liquidity of the investment. As an
example, property, by definition,
is a long term, illiquid asset,
whilst an investment portfolio,
might have a shorter-term
investment horizon and be more
liquid.
Is your financial portfolio
diversified amongst the various
asset classes? In building and
maintaining our investment
portfolios, we need to ensure that
there is a healthy balance
amongst the various asset classes,
PLEASE
HELP HOME
THESE DOGS
It is extremely
d i ff i c u l t t o g i v e
specific advice in a
generic medium, such
as an article, but here
are some of the factors
that your advisor will
take into account
when considering this
question: •
The property value
• The gross (before any costs
and taxes) rental income that you
will receive, expressed as your
annual yield
• Any applicable costs, such as
rates and taxes, maintenance,
insurance
• The long term average
growth in property values in your
area, and the expectations on
potential growth in rental income
These then need to be evaluated
relative to
• The long term anticipated
returns of investments for your
specific risk profile
• Historic asset class returns
and the cyclical nature of these
classes
• Prevailing interest rates and
the expectation of interest rate
movements and where we are in
the cycle.
The above process is by no means
prescriptive, but ensure that all
the quantifiable variables need to
be considered and evaluated.
Regardless of the nature of your
investment, risk is unavoidable
and an ever-present, so the more
information you can provide, and
the more accurate your
assumptions, the better an idea of
the relative opportunity costs
facing you. Remember, the past
performance of assets will not
necessarily reflect future returns,
so to ensure you are making an
informed decision, use the
expertise of your Financial
Advisor throughout the process.
A local lady who has been given no choice
but to leave the country has to re-home
'Delilah' and 'Kaiser' - her two
Weimaraners.
They are two years old (brother and sister),
and have both been 'fixed.'
They need to go together to a well-fenced
and preferably large property.
Please call Sally 083 458 7900 if you can
help.
KNYSNA MUNICIPALITY
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified individuals
for the following vacancy:
DIESEL MECHANIC
ELECTRO TECHNICAL SECTION
DIRECTORATE TECHNICAL SERVICES
Task Level 9
R146 064 to R189 624 (Basic Salary)
R239 727 to R296 347 (Total Cost to Council Package)
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS OF POST:
•
Maintenance of Fleet\Equipment and return to user
•
Attend to Break-downs
•
Weld, build or repair plant and equipment
•
Management of Maintenance staff • Ensure a clean, healthy and safe working
environment
•
Perform Standby duties
•
Basic Supervision Skills
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
The ideal candidate should possess a Grade 12 Certificate
10 Years' mechanical work experience with petrol, diesel engines as well as hydraulics
A Trade Certificate as a Mechanic that has qualified not less than 8 years ago
A valid EC1 Drivers' license
Basic Computer Literacy (Email, Excel & Word)
Applicable Municipal benefits will apply.
All applications will be considered but in terms of its Employment Equity Plan the
Municipality would prefer to appoint an African, Coloured, Indian, White Female or Indian
Male if a suitable candidate in that category can be identified.
To apply applicants must complete a Knysna Municipality Application Form and submit a
detailed up-to-date CV, Covering Letter with an exposition of training, experience,
competencies and previous employment record and certified copies of qualifications.
Application forms are obtainable from Reception at the main Municipal Offices in Clyde
Street, Knysna and Municipal website: www.knysna.gov.za.
Completed applications should be forwarded to the Human Resource Department, P O Box
21, Knysna, 6570 or Fax Number (044) 3026333 or email: [email protected].
CLOSING DATE: 6 FEBRUARY 2015
Please note: If you receive no notification regarding this advertisement within one month of
the closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.
G S EASTON
ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER
The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.
ISSUE 455
28 January 2015
THE EDGE
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Diary Dateline
14th - 28th January 2015
Welcome to The EDGE’s Diary Dateline
column in which we will endeavour to
keep everyone informed on
community related events, meetings,
outings and suchlike. This column is
only for the use of non-profit clubs,
associations and charities.
Wednesday 28
8:45am Guided meditation @ The Well,
Plumtree Centre
2-5pm Sedgefield Tennis Club (Social)
5:30pm 6th AGM Cola Beach Conservancy
6:30-10pm Badminton Town Hall.
Thursday 29
04
7am Eden Cycling Road bikes & MTB’s depart
Cycle Worx. All welcome.
7:30am Sedgefield Gentlemen Golfer’s Club @
The Links Course
2:30pm Bowls coaching
5:15pm Guided meditation @ The Well,
Plumtree Centre
7:30pm Lions Club of Sedgefield meets at
the clubhouse. Debbie on 083 306 9998.
Friday 30
8:30-2pm Friday Market @ Forest Lodge
9:15-10am; 10-11:30am Social Line Dancing
@ St Anthony’s Catholic Church Beg. & Int.
Class. For info 084 549 3967.
10-11:30am Anchusa meet @ St Francis
Church hall. Ph 044 343 1099
4:30pm MOTH meetings at Lions Club. Ph
044 343 1996
6:30pm Eden Al-Anon meetings in
Sedgefield - contact Rina : 082 376 9788
Saturday 31
7:30am-12 Wild Oats Community
Farmers’ Market @ Swartvlei
8am - 2pm Mosaic Market
8am- 1pm Scarab Craft Market
12-1:00pm Sedgefield Interchurch Prayer
Group at Grace Fellowship
Sunday 01
23
09
7am Eden Cycling Club Group Social outride
departs Cycle Worx. All welcome
2:30pm Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group
meet in the little class room at St Francis
United Church, Swallow Drive, Sedgefield.
Monday 02
08
6:30-10pm Badminton Town Hall
7pm Duplicate Contract Bridge in the
Catholic Church Hall. Ph 044 3433141
Tuesday 03
16
7am Eden Cycling road bikes & MTB’s depart
Cycle Worx. All welcome.
12:30 Arthritis Foundation meetings @ Die Ou
Kaross Hotel, Wilderness. Info Moira - 082 729
4509
2:30 pm Bowls coaching
Wednesday 04
8:45am Guided meditation @ The Well,
Plumtree Centre
2-5pm Sedgefield Tennis Club (Social)
6pm Water Forum AGM in Municipal Offices
6:30-10pm Badminton Town Hall.
Thursday 05
7am Eden Cycling Road bikes & MTB’s depart
Cycle Worx. All welcome.
7:30am Sedgefield Gentlemen Golfer’s Club @
The Links Course
2:30pm Bowls coaching
7:30pm Lions Club of Sedgefield meets at
the clubhouse. Debbie on 083 306 9998.
5:15pm Guided meditation @ The Well,
Plumtree Centre
Friday 06
8:30-2pm Friday Market @ Forest Lodge
9:15-10am; 10-11:30am Social Line Dancing
@ St Anthony’s Catholic Church Beg. & Int.
Class. For info 084 549 3967.
10-11:30am Anchusa meet @ St Francis
Church hall. Ph 044 343 1099
6pm Water Forum Council Meeting
6:30pm Eden Al-Anon meetings in
Sedgefield - contact Rina : 082 376 9788
Saturday 07
7:30am Sedgefield Striders Club Run.
7:30am-12 Wild Oats Community
Farmers’ Market @ Swartvlei
8am - 2pm Mosaic Market
8am- 1pm Scarab Craft Market
10am Depression and Anxiety Support Group
- 9 Sysie Street, Lynette 079-156-6735
3pm Astronomical Society. Meets at the
Library Hall
PLEASE NOTE: Letters to the editor must be submitted with the author’s full name and address. If a
writer does not wish his or her name to appear in print, a ‘ pen name’ (nom de plume) may be included.
The editor has full discretion as to which letters to include or exclude and no argument, badgering,
cajoling, bribery or heated conversation will be entered into. Opinions expressed in published letters
and articles are not necessarily those of the management and staff of The EDGE Community
Newspaper.
Dear Sir,
Open letter to SANPARKS
I hereby wish to express my
outrage at the recent excessive
increase in boat/vessel fees
imposed by the local branch.
The fee for a 30hp motor went up
from R140.00 to R385.00. This
equates to an increase of 173%.
I have established that the
Authorities at Keurbooms River
charge R210.00 pa.
Breede river R212.00 pa and
Gourits R175.00pa.
From this you can see the local
charges are a total rip off and
probably unconstitutional.
We as boat owners in the Garden
Route are seeking legal advice.
We have also brought this to the
attention of various Angling and
Boating magazines.
I look forward to your comments
and what remedial action you
intend to take.
Mr. W.P.Versfeld.
The above letter has been
forwarded to SANPARKS for
have promised to respond.
Dear Editor
SEDGEFIELD VERGES
I was so disappointed. As a
resident of long standing, despite
two phone calls to the
Municipality suggesting they
should spruce up the verges
along the N2 at both ends of
town. Nothing was done! These
calls were made in early
December before the tourist
onslaught.
In my opinion Sedgefield looked
shabby and rundown. Not a good
reflection on our Municipality.
Look at George and the
Wilderness and take a page out
of their book! Now that the
tourists have left, cutting is
taking place!
Brigitte Edgington.
The Editor,
How about you do some simple
investigative journalism into
whom if any complained about
the Christmas lights in
Sedgefield. To help you, find the
only possibilities, below
(excluded for obvious reasons).
Knysna Municipality generally
do nothing over complaints, as in
this case.
Please give feedback.
Brian Hart (non complainant)
Dear Mr Hart,
Thank you for the long list of
‘potential complainers’. I fear,
however, that even if I manage to
track down each and every one
of them, there is little chance of
anybody owning up to causing
the discontinuation of the
Christmas lights.
The good news is that the
Municipality team has suggested
that in future they will handle
such ‘decisions’ through the
local Ward Committees. It is my
hope that the village ward
committee will ask for the lights
to be returned in 2015 - in time
for the season.
Regards
Editor.
Dear Editor,
I am writing to you, as I have
tried every other option with no
result. I fear injury to myself, or
any other person who uses this
car park. For two years now I
have tried to have this problem
sorted, which is a house on
Claude Urban Drive which has
violated the law, by making a bed
of bushes right up to the road ' s
edge, and they are intended to
grow much higher as there are
sticks in place.
As the exit to this small car park,
has a dip before exiting to the
road, it is very difficult without a
run up to get onto the road.
Now as it's impossible to see
what is coming along the road,
without putting the front of your
vehicle out on the road, and I
have had some near collisions,
had I not rolled back again.
Now this owner is living in JHB,
and does not visit often, and
although the garden is tended,
they have no idea what a danger
this extra garden is, also
pedestrians must walk in the road
to pass it.
R e g a r d s
Sedgefielder.
Dear Ed,
Subject: A New
Year Smile :
How to stay safe
in the world this
year
1. Avoid riding in
cars because they
are responsible
for 20% of all
fatal accidents.
2. Do not stay home because
17% of all accidents occur in the
home.
3. Avoid walking on streets or
sidewalks because 14% of all
accidents occur to pedestrians.
4. Avoid traveling by air, rail, or
water because 16% of all
accidents involve these forms of
transportation.
5. Of the remaining 33%, 32% of
all deaths occur in hospitals.
Above all else, avoid hospitals.
You will be pleased to learn that
only .001% of all deaths occur in
Sunday worship services in
church, and these are usually
related to previous physical
disorders. Therefore, logic tells
us that the safest place for you to
be at any given time in 2015 , is
at church!
Bible study is safe too. The
percentage of deaths occurring
during Bible study is even less.
So - for your own safety, attend
church and Bible study
regularly. It could save your life!
Ginny
Dear Sir
PARKING OF TRUCKS IN
SEDGEFIELD
The load on the axles of any
vehicle is a significant factor
which dictates how much
damage a vehicle will do to the
roads it uses. A truck may have
axle loads of several tonnes,
compared with a private car
which probably has less than one
tonne. Major roads like the N2
are generally speaking designed
to take account of this, but within
a town like Sedgefield, roads are
not built to take such loads and
trucks using these roads are a
significant cause of damage – to
verges, roundabouts, and they
help make pot-holes, of course.
Those of us who drive around
Sedgefield will have noted that
large, heavy trucks drive (and
park) where they want. The
Monday 09
2:30pm Art Society. Library Hall 343 2387
6pm Sedgefield Easter Choir first practice at
NG Kerk for Slow Festival Closing.
6:30-10pm Badminton Town Hall
7pm Duplicate Contract Bridge in the
Catholic Church Hall. Ph 044 3433141
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Tuesday 10
7:00am Eden Cycling road bikes & MTB’s
depart Cycle Worx. All welcome
2:30pm Bowls coaching
Wednesday 11
16
8:45am Guided meditation @ The Well,
Plumtree Centre
2-5pm Sedgefield Tennis Club (Social)
6:30-10pm Badminton Town Hall.
Our local chess guru Terry
Quirk is a rather proud man
at the moment - and rightfully
so! His student Michael
Sweetbert from George, was
crowned the Under 10 Gold
Medal recipient in the South
African Junior Chess
Championships, held
recently in Kimberley.
Michael
Sweetbert,
the SA
Under 10
Chess
Champion,
proudly
holds his
trophy
aloft.
Terry is registered as a
National Instructor with
t h e Wo r l d C h e s s
Federation's (FIDE).
INVITATION TO ALL RESIDENTS
OF COLA BEACH
6th Annual General Meeting to be held on
Wednesday 28 January, 2015, at 5.30pm
3 Agulhas, off Dover Drive.
Please bring your own drinks, glasses and a few snacks.
ALL ARE VERY WELCOME
Come and meet your neighbours.
Phone Mary for more info 082 827 6168
[email protected]
The ‘Aloe Lady’ comes out tops again and again!
attached pictures are of heavy
vehicles parked overnight on the
verge outside the police station.
I believe that Sedgefield needs
clear signs on the N2 which
prohibit such vehicles and then
we need enforcement of this
prohibition by the Municipality.
I have taken the matter up with
the Municipality, but there has as
yet been no effective action. I
believe that we as a community
need to insist that something is
done.
Mike Young
The “Aloe Lady”
Minerva Conradie has
been one of the top 10 achievers selling Aloe
Ferox Products in South
Africa since 2003.
At 85 years she still gets
out of bed at 4:30am on
Saturday mornings for the
market. “For 15 years I
have never been absent
f r o m t h e Wi l d O a t s
Market.” She has been single handedly running her business in
Sedgefield for the last 20 years. She thanks all her customers for
their support and wishes them all the best for the new year.
NOTICE OF THE SEDGEFIELD
ISLAND CONSERVANCY AGM
VENUE: Sedgefield Bowling Club
DATE: Thursday 26th February 2015
TIME: 6.00pm for 6.30pm
Chairman's Report back on 2014 activities.
Guest speaker : Di Turner, indigenous plant enthusiast who has been
involved in conservation activities in the Southern Cape for many
years, will share some of her experiences.
All members welcome. Snacks and a cash bar.
(If you live on the Island, are not a member and would like to know more
about the Conservancy, you are welcome to attend)
Sunday 08
25
7:00am Eden Cycling Club Group Social
outride departs Cycle Worx. All welcome
U10 GOLD MEDAL
CHESS WINNER
Sedgefield Prayer Group / Sedgefield Gebedsgroep
Come and pray with us / Kom bid saam met ons
When? Saturday 31 January 2015 from 12-1 pm
Where? The Prayer Garden at Masithandane (top end of Milkwood St).
We are a group of Christians from different congregations in Sedgefield
meeting on the last Saturday of every month to pray for our community
and the country.
Alle Christen gelowiges is baie welkom om by ons aan te sluit om vir
ons gemeenskap en die land te bid.
Do you like to sing...
.... in the shower, in the car, at church?
Then you can be part of the very first Sedgefield
Easter Choir and sing in the closing ceremony of the
Slow Festival. Now that's something to sing about!
Please diarise Monday 9th February at 18.00hr at the
N.G. Kerk for the first choir practice.
Tell all your friends and don't miss it!
ISSUE 455
28 January 2015
TSiBA SETTING AN EXAMPLE OF SUSTAINABILITY
T h e Te r t i a r y S c h o o l i n
Business AdministrationTSiBA Eden Campus, located
in Karatara welcomed 20
volunteers to an informative
b r i e f i n g o n We d n e s d a y,
January 21st to prepare them
for the 2015 academic year
which starts on 2 February.
In her welcoming address the
campus' Rural Director, Sandy
Ueckermann, emphasized
TSiBA's continuing drive to
become financially more selfsufficient by reducing the donor
contribution to become more
self-sustainable. TSiBA Eden
aims to generate 30% of its own
income in 2015. Each year
TSiBA Eden offers 85 full tuition
scholarships to learners who
cannot access tertiary education,
due to lack of funds. Students
don't pay for their scholarships
but pay it forward into the local
communities.
TSiBA's non-donor income
stream is earned by providing
professional training and
mentoring to institutions who
recruit employees whose
potential needs to be developed
on the job. Last year the Campus
ran a training programme for the
Knysna Municipality. At a
function held at Pezula on
December 9th to show
appreciation to supporters of
TSiBA Eden, the Acting
Municipal Manager Grant
Easton, was complimentary
about the success of that
programme, and TSiBA is
looking to recruit more of the
local municipalities in 2015. In
addition TSiBA offers Enterprise
Development training and to this
end representatives of the Bitou
Foundation came to the briefing
to familiarise themselves with
TSiBA's mission.
ISSUE 455
28 January 2015
Speaking: TSiBA Education NPC's Dean- Pearl Puigin, Staff
and Volunteers.
In line with the strategy for 2015,
more focus and energy will be
spent on volunteer recruitment,
management and retention for
both courses offered . More
focus will be given to the
Certificate in Practical Business
Administration to align the
academic modules to the
practical modules which include
: the on site vegetable garden,
sustainable living courses, and
an entrepreneurial element in the
cleaning, catering, and laundry
'businesses'.
for the 'Argus' in Cape Town
March 8th. The soccer coach
would welcome any
contributions towards kit and
coaching assistance throughout
the year.
The volunteer Mentor
programme for the Leadership
and Self Development module in
the Higher Certificate in
Business Administration
remains dedicated to developing
students' personal and
professional growth. Any new
interested volunteers for
mentorship of small student
groups is always welcome and
appreciated.
There is an urgent need for
volunteers to assist the 8 member
student cycling team with
preparation for training,
transport and accommodation
The Wilderness Lakes
Catchment Management
Forum will be holding its AGM
on Wednesday, 4 February, at
6pm in the Boardroom of the
Sedgefield Municipal Offices
(next to the Post Office).
All interested people and
organizations are invited to
attend. The Forum is a statutory
body in terms of the National
Water Act and its area of
interest/involvement stretches
f r o m t h e To u w R i v e r
(Wilderness) in the west to the
Goukamma River (Knysna) in
the east.
Anyone interested in joining an
arm of the volunteer support
group should contact the TSiBA
Eden Campus Student Support
Co-ordinator, Dee François on
044 356 2789, Ext. 14, or on e-
WATER FORUM AGM
The Forum provides a platform
for the involvement of all
stakeholders from National
Government (Water Affairs)
through to end-users (farmers,
residents, industries, tourists,
etc) to discuss what happens in
the catchment area.
Participants are welcome to air
matters of concern which can be
channelled to the relevant
authorities should action be
deemed necessary. The Forum
maintains contact with Water
Affairs, SANParks, Knysna
Municipality, Eden District
Municipality and other
authorities who are invited to
attend our meetings and provide
updates on their work.
On occasion speakers are invited
to address the Forum on matters
of mutual interest such as Flood
Disaster Management, Invasive
Plant Clearance, Urban
Development, etc.
Mark Taljard,
Chairman WLCMF
044-8831035 ; 0834431191
[email protected]
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KNYSNA MUNICIPALITY
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified individuals
for the following vacancy:
SENIOR CLERK
INCOME SECTION
DIRECTORATE FINANCE
Task Level 6
R95 376 to R123 768 (Basic Salary)
R173 713 to R210 689 (Total Cost to Council Package)
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS OF POST:
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Handling customer enquiries on water, electricity, rates and taxes
Processing of application forms for the reconnection of new water, electricity and other
service applications
Performing filing duties, attending to internal and external mail and faxes
Drawing journals, adjustments and corrections to accounts
Assisting with other duties within the department that may be assigned from time to
time
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
The ideal candidate should possess a Grade 12 with Accounting and be computer literate
2 Years' Experience in a financial environment is essential.
Applicable Municipal benefits will apply.
All applications will be considered but in terms of its Employment Equity Plan the
Municipality would prefer to appoint an African, Coloured, Indian, White Female & Indian or
White Male if a suitable candidate in that category can be identified.
To apply applicants must complete a Knysna Municipality Application Form and submit a
detailed up-to-date CV, Covering Letter with an exposition of training, experience,
competencies and previous employment record and certified copies of qualifications.
Application forms are obtainable from Reception at the main Municipal Offices in Clyde
Street, Knysna and Municipal website: www.knysna.gov.za.
Completed applications should be forwarded to the Human Resource Department, P O Box
21, Knysna, 6570 or Fax Number (044) 3026333 or email: [email protected].
CLOSING DATE: 30 JANUARY 2015
Please note: If you receive no notification regarding this advertisement within one month of
the closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.
G S EASTON
ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER
The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.
UP FOR ADOPTION
WHAT SORT OF LIGHT
BULB?
Because I'm an electrical
engineer, I sometimes get asked
about the best sort of light to use
around the house. Thanks to
our beloved Eskom these
queries have become more
frequent, so I thought I'd offer a
few thoughts on the topic.
The incandescent globe has
been around since the 1830s
and it really hasn't changed
much in the last 50 years. It
gives what is called “warm”
light, which makes whatever it
is lighting look more attractive.
It has two main drawbacks. It
uses a relatively large amount
of electricity and it doesn't have
a particularly long life.
Compact fluorescent lamps
(CFLs) were developed in the
1970s in response to an energy
crisis.
Fluorescent light
technology was developed in
the 1890s and CFLs use much
the same principle. The main
benefits of a CFL are that it uses
about 30% of the energy used
by a conventional globe for the
same light and it can last about
five times as long. On the
downside, they need a
controlled means of getting rid
of them when they have expired
and this is not always easily
available. There's quite a lot of
criticism of the health hazards
of CFLs. My
r e s e a r c h
suggests that
t h i s
i s
exaggerated and
that the impact
o n
t h e
environment is
less, because
they need less
electricity, and
b e c a u s e
disposal can be
managed.
Light Emitting
Diodes (LEDs)
are the most recent arrival.
They're based on technology
discovered in the 1900s, but have
really only started to become
available for domestic use in the
last five years. They are much
more energy efficient they use
about 20% of the energy that an
incandescent globe uses and
they have a much longer life,
typically 15 times that of a
conventional globe. This makes
them cost effective in the long
run. Finally, they don't have the
environmental problems of
CFLs when you throw them
away. They're much more
expensive and the colour of
the light they produce is not
attractive.
Dimming is
another issue. All of these
factors are changing, though,
and I'd expect them to
become the product of choice
in the next five years.
One final thought about LEDs.
They need a low voltage source
of direct current so each globe
has to have a converter built
into it. If I were building a new
house I'd be inclined to design
the wiring so that it can use
12V DC electricity derived
from a central power converter.
What all this says, I suggest is
that the lay person should seek
expert advice before making
potentially expensive choices.
WESSA The Layman's Guide to Invasive Alien Vegetation in our region
Southern Cape Weeds Forum : Solanum mauritanium (Bugweed)
By Ena & Bob McIntyre Garden Route Branch.
Bugweed (Solanum
mauritanium) - origin South
America - is a category 1b
weed thought to have been
introduced as a garden plant.
S. mauritanium was first
reported as showing invasive
tendencies in KZN in the
1860's. Since, it has spread all
along the coast to the Cape.
Apart from the unripe fruits
being poisonous, the fruit acts as
a host to the fruit fly with
obvious negative implications
for the deciduous fruit industry.
Birds are attracted to the fruit
and are unaffected by the poison.
DOGS
Knysna Animal Welfare Society has a cattery full of gorgeous cats
and kittens and a wonderful selection of dogs of all shapes and
sizes, all ready to move into your home and into your heart. You
can see the full selection on www.knysnakaws.com or visit the
kennels at 1 Marlin Street, Hunters Home, Knysna to select your
new furry friend. Phone 044 3841603 for further details.
CATS
Left : Mabel is
16 months old,
she has a
gentle nature
and loves to be
cuddled
Above : Zulu is 5 years old, she is a
clever girl with ears like antennas
Where bugweed
occurs in young
plantations, fruit
eating birds perch
on young pine
trees, breaking the
growing tips
causing deformed
growth. It has also
been noted that
where the plants
occur, birds appear
to have developed
a preference for the bugweed
seed over seeds of indigenous
trees and shrubs. Consequently
birds are acting as seed
dispersers for the weed with
negative consequences for
biodiversity in general and
local forestry.
Identification: Solanum
mauritanium is a fast-growing
shrub or small scraggly tree
with large dull grey-green
leaves, velvety above and
white felty undersides making
the plant easily identifiable. All
parts except older stems are
also covered with whitish-felty
hairs. Clusters of purple
flowers occur throughout the
year. The fruits are born in
compact terminal clusters of
berries of 10mm across,
turning yellow when ripe.
Common along degraded roadsides, plantation logging tracks
and water-courses Bugweed is
often confused with the
indigenous Solanum
giganteum (Healing-leaf tree).
Very similar in appearance,
S . g i g a n t e u m i s re a d i l y
identified when not in fruit by
short straight spines on the
stems and branches and when
in fruit - bright red ripe fruits as
opposed to S.mauritanium's
yellow fruits.
Control: Foliar herbicide
application is impractical due
the rapid growth, as the foliage
is generally out of reach.
Felling the plants and treating
the stump with the herbicide
Timbrel is very effective.
Alternatively frill the stump
and treat the frill with Timbrel.
Any clearing must have a
follow up program to address
seed germination that will
occur. On the biological
control front two leaf-feeding
beetles released in 1992 are
showing very good results.
Mechanical clearing dislodges
clouds of the fine hairs on
stems and foliage which is
reported to contain toxins
blamed for respiratory
problems in workers exposed
to the dust.
Above : Chutney is just
2 months old, she is a
real cutie pie who is
very affectionate
Right : Tulip is 2½ years
old, she is easy going and
friendly
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Municipality welcomes new Fire Chief Officer KNYSNA MUNICIPALITY HAS NO CONTROL
Knysna Municipality welcomed Mr Clinton
WHEN IT COMES TO LOAD SHEDDING
Manuel to its fold as the new Fire Chief Officer
on 2 January this year. Manuel hails from Cape
Town, where he had been appointed as
Divisional Commander in training at Cape
Town Fire Rescue Services.
"I joined the Cape Town Fire Rescue Services as a
fire fighter in 1988 and started working my way
through the ranks," said Manuel. "I have also
completed a senior certificate with the South
African Emergency Services Authority, a National
Diploma: Fire Service Technology from the Cape
Peninsula University of Technology and a
Bachelor's degree in Management at the University
of Cape Town."
"I am extremely passionate about training and staff
development," he continued. "In my previous
position I was involved with the Local Government
Sector Education Training Authority (LGSETA) as
a Fire Service Instructor, Assessor, Moderator and
Verifier. And, if at all possible, I would like to
continue my association with LGSETA in
developing formal qualifications and training
programs that would, at the end of the day, improve
service delivery."
"In addition to staff training, I aim to start off by
setting a standardised shift system for employees,"
he continued. "By negotiating with the relevant
unions, we hope to institute a proper system that
will deliver a 24-hour service to the greater Knysna
area."
"There are a few challenges that will need to be
addressed, including attaining more modern
equipment. But all in all I am looking forward to
working with the team to improve on our level of
service delivery."
Community Services Portfolio Chairperson Irene
Grootboom said that she was pleased with Manuel's
appointment, and that his previous experience and
education more than qualified him for the position.
"We are very lucky that Mr Manuel decided to
relocate to Knysna from Cape Town. I am certain
that our Fire Department will flourish under his
leadership and I wish him well in this new
position."
Manuel explained that he used to visit Knysna in
Knysna Municipality has
received numerous enquiries
from residents and businesses
regarding load shedding. Load
shedding occurs when Eskom
declares an emergency. Once
the emergency is declared the
stage (1, 2 and 3) of load
shedding applied by Eskom is
based on the generation that is
required country wide.
Chairperson of the Planning,
Infrastructure and Development
Committee, Councillor Louisa
Hart said “the load shedding
schedule is available on our
website and residents are also
welcome to contact the
municipality for it. However it is
important to note that we do not
have a say when it comes to load
shedding, Eskom is solely
responsible and makes all the
decisions.”
“We can only inform the public if
Eskom notifies us timeously and
communicates with us as to
which stage of load shedding
they will be implementing. At
times we are told there will be
load shedding, but it does not
occur or it occurs at a later or
different time. So it is extremely
difficult to be 100% correct".
"We appeal to everyone to
continuously save electricity by
switching of all non-essential
appliances”, Ms Hart concluded.
To view the load shedding
s c h e d u l e
v i s i t :
http://www.knysna.gov.za/wpco
ntent/uploads/2013/01/Schedule
s-Load-Shedding.pdf
KNYSNA MUNICIPALITY
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified individuals with enthusiasm
for the following career opportunity in our dynamic organisation:
CHIEF ACCOUNTANT
Mr Clinton Manuel, the new Fire Chief
Officer at Knysna Municipality
days gone by. "When I visited Knysna 20 years
ago, I told myself that someday I would work for
this municipality. I believe that the quality of life
is better here than re is so much to do when you're
not working."
in a big city. The traffic is a breeze and there is so
much to do when you're not working."
"I like to think of myself as a strategic thinker
and hope that my contribution will aid in making
the town safer for its residents, visitors and
businesses," he concluded.
NEW
SMUTSVILLE
TEACHERS
Congratulations to these three
ladies who started the year in
new teaching positions at
Smutsville School.
(L-R) Miss C N Booysen will be
teaching Grade1, Miss P van
der Merwe will be teaching
Second Language English to
Grades 4, 6 and 7 and Mrs M E
Engelbrecht Grades 4 and 6
Second Language Afrikaans.
(TREASURY & ACCOUNTING)
TASK GRADE 14
Basic Salary R290 544 to R377 160
Total Cost to Council Package of ±R426 773 to R538 714
THE INCUMBENT WILL BE REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING KEY
PERFORMANCE AREAS:
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Operationally manage the activities of the section in order to ensure an effective
Treasury, Assets and Accounting function within the requirements of Council policies
and relevant National and Provincial Legislation
Responsible for the compilation of Monthly/Quarterly/Yearly Financial Statements of the
municipality and entities to reflect the financial performance and position of the Council
to all Stakeholders
Support Auditing functions i.e. Internal Audit, Audit Committee, Audit Steering
Committee and the Auditor-General
Facilitate, make recommendations and support all Departments with regard to
Capacity Building in order to apply Financial Management principles
Oversee development of the General Ledger to support Generally Recognised
Accounting Practice and facilitate Financial Reporting
Manage year-end financial procedures to ensure timely completion and publication of
Financial Statements
Responsible for managing the section's human resources to ensure sound HR
practices and Labour Relations
Ensure the effective and efficient functioning of the Treasury, Assets and Accounting
section by providing the necessary reports, coordinating meetings and ensuring
professional administration and correspondence
Perform other reasonable duties as requested by the Manager (Budgets, Treasury &
Accounting)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:
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B Degree with Accounting or BCompt (NQF level 6+)
4 Years' municipal finance experience (with at least three years at accountant level is
preferred)
Advanced computer literacy (MS Office, especially MS Excel; Adobe Reader; Financial
Accounting System, e.g. Promun)
Relevant Certificate in Municipal Finance Management (SAQA Qualification) or proof of
enrolment and progress with the above SAQA qualification
Ability to function independently, as well as within a team; Ability to function effectively
under pressure and to apply time management principles; Sound planning and
organisational skills; Assertiveness
Sound oral and written communication skills in at least two official languages of Western
Cape
Applicable Municipal benefits will apply.
All applications will be considered but in terms of its Employment Equity Plan the
Municipality would prefer to appoint an African, Coloured, Indian Female or an African or
Indian Male if a suitable candidate in that category can be identified.
To apply applicants must complete a Knysna Municipality Application Form and submit a
detailed up-to-date CV, Covering Letter with an exposition of training, experience,
competencies and previous employment record and certified copies of qualifications.
Application forms are obtainable from Reception at the main Municipal Offices in Clyde
Street, Knysna and Municipal website: www.knysna.gov.za.
Completed applications should be forwarded to the Human Resource Department, P O Box
21, Knysna, 6570 or Fax Number (044) 3026333 or email: [email protected].
CLOSING DATE: 30 JANUARY 2015
Please note: If you receive no notification regarding this advertisement within one month of
the closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.
G S EASTON
ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER
The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.
ISSUE 455
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To Rent
Accom. Wanted
Accom. - Holiday
Announcements
Boats & Acc
Building Services
Businesses
Cellular, Electronics & TV
Clothing
Computers
Crafts & Home Industry
Education & Tuition
Electrical
Employment Offered
Employment Wanted
Fabric & Haberdashery
Food & Wine
For Sale
Home & Garden
Health & Beauty
Hobbies
Home Improvements
Lost & Found
Miscellaneous
Motor Cars/Bikes
Personal
Pets & Livestock
Plumbing
Property
Restaurants & Taverns
Security
Services Offered
Sport & Leisure
Tea/Coffee & Take-Aways
Heavy Vehicles & Mach.
Wanted / Swop etc
NB classified adverts for the next
issue need to be in by
Monday 9th February ‘15.
Faxed/emailed classies will not be
placed without proof of payment.
1. To Rent
Bachelor flat attached to main
house. R1650pm
including
Elec/ Water. Call 083 363 1211
Newly renovated office space
adjoining the Edge building on
Main Road. Two rooms with own
bathroom and separate entrance.
Available immediately. R2500pm
including electricity and water.
Call 044 343 2415 /072 516 4701
Office/studio space to let.
50sqm R3000. 67 Main Road.
082 820 3866 Leigh
Shop to let Remax Building.
Call Marlene 082 858 0424
Single person with reference.
Wanted a permanent cottage, gflat or bedsitter on the Island. 072
487 0395
Wanted Garden flat furnished,
for mature female. 082 070 2977
Wanted to Rent: 1 Double
garage or 2 single garages on a
monthly basis in Sedgefield. Call
Danie 044 343 1112
Site clearing, excavations,
compaction and road building contact us today for a free
quotation. CX Tippers & Diggers.
Tel. 044 382 1645
3 D HOUSE PLANS for Council
submission - Bill 083 654 8879
4. Announcements
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Meeting @ St Anthony’s Catholic
Church Hall, cnr Flamingo &
Sysie Ave on Fridays at 7:30pm
For info 083 928 5126 / 083 458
4444
Al-Anon EDEN meetings every
Friday - 6:30pm in Sedgefield.
Aye Aye Aye, Aai Aai Yaai,
Calamari, Falafals, Curry, Wurst,
Burgers, Waffles, Cakes and so
Much more @ Mosaic Market.
Sedgefield every Saturday From
8am till 2pm
Aye Aye Aye -Breakfast in a bed
of bacon @ Mosaic Market,
Sedgefield. Every Saturday 8am
- 2pm
• Buy your Electricity • Pay
your DSTV • Free starter packs
all available @ Computers etc,
Shop 3, Woodpecker Mall. 044
343 3202
9 - Clothing
Aye Aye Aye,You guessed it ….
Amazing range of clothing @
Mosaic Market. Every Saturday 8
till 2pm
SOOZI’S Baby & Kidz (Birth to
±8 years old) Hand crafted and
other popular labels. Also,
Swimsuits, Ragdolls, Wooden
Toys and much more! Spar
Centre Ph (044) 3431813 / 082
771 0694
10 - Computers
For anyone affected by
someone's drinking problem,
o r a d u l ts s t r u g g l i n g w i t h
relationship issues stemming
from growing up in an alcoholic
environment. Contact Rina 082
376 9788
Computers Etcetera in
Sedgefield next to Pharmacy.
We offer a wide range of
computer related products &
repairs. No need to drive to
George. 044 343 3202 / 081 572
6696
DAMP CLOTHING? Tumble
drier no good? Phone Hands on
Electrical on 083 297 1929
Computer Help & Support Martin - 082 576 5038
NEEDED BY FRESH START
SEDGEFIELD : used children’s
clothes, shoes and toys. Items
will be traded in the Smutsville
Recycle Swop Shop with children
who collect recyclable material
Call Joy on 083-5556804 or drop
in box at Dr Standers.
WANTED : Sedgefield Hospice
Shoppe need your second
hand goods. Have a clean out
and help others with your
unwanted items! Please drop off
or give them a call 044 343 1722
6 - Building & Related Services
Architectural Draughting
Services. Phone Tracy 082 695
3119 / 044 343 1421
BUILDING, Painting, Carpentry,
Tiling & Paving. Richard 071
247 6461
Craftsman Homes - Quality
building in Brick & Timber 044
343 1601 / 082 812 1820
7 - Holiday Accommodation
Bird Cottage on the Island.
Quality accommodation. Low
r a t e s . S p a c i o u s , D S T V,
w/machine. Also stop over option
in Guinea Room Suite. 044
3431261 www.birdcottage.co.za
8 - Cellular & Electronics
Insulate your home with
I S O T H E R M . Sta y c o o l i n
summer, warm in winter, Eco
friendly, Non-allergenic, Non
irritant, Soft to the touch,
Approved installer. Call Clint for a
free quotation. 083 640 5403.
[email protected]
Professional architectural
draughtsman. New plans &
alterations. Henry 071 382 3566
Computer Repairs - Hardware
& Software. Liam : 061 397 8317
or 044 343 1870
Mac Everything-We do Mac,
iPad, iPhone & everything else
Apple. Mac Everything for
Everything Mac.(T) 082 492 2332
(E) [email protected]
11 - Crafts & Home Industry
Aye Aye Aye, Looking for a gift
for That special person. Get
down to Mosaic Market. Every
Saturday 8 till 2pm.
Aye Aye Aye, From Art to
Zucchini. You'll find it @ Mosaic
Market, Sedgefield. Every
Saturday 8am -2pm
12 - Education & Tuition
Die Plaasskooltjie just outside
Sedge. Children 4 months to 6
years. Enjoy farm atmosphere
with animals and big outdoor
area. Lifts available to and from.
083 556 5103.
13 - Electrical
Faulty Microwave? Phone
Hands on Electrical for free
quote. Call 083 297 1929
HEUNIS Plumbing & Electrical.
All Maintenance and
Construction Qualified in both
trades COC Certificates. Call
082 972 3911
Is your stove - working
properly and safe? If not phone
Hands on Electrical - 083 297
1929
14 - Employment Offered
Lakeside Lodge is Recruiting
Vacancies for Chefs, Commis,
Grill, Sous, Waiters &
Waitresses, Kitchen Assistants.
Call Nick 082 499 9774.
[email protected]
15 - Employment Wanted
Patricia, honest, reliable, hardworking maid has been with me
8 years, seeks work Tuesdays,
Wednesdays, Thursdays &
Saturday. 082 827 6168
Veronica, a Malawian, is
looking for domestic work. She
is experienced with references.
Please call 073 716 3991
Building
Astro - 061 053 8287 Carpenter
Eric - 081 000 5215 Maint, Roof
Domestic
Catherine - 083 510 0190 Refs
Irene - 078 130 0213
Lady - 073 716 3991 + babysit
Nondiphe - 073 076 0317
Petronella - 074 551 6668
Pumla - 073 505 0942
Samantha - 078 575 4193
Sylvia - 061 296 8416 Refs
Thandie - 071 978 1905 Refs
Gardening
Alex - 083 510 0190 Refs
Enoch - 078 637 6252
Karim - 083 510 0190 Refs
Reuben - 084 949 4607 Ref Mlw
Eric - 071 238 3777 Painter Mlw
Painting
Astro - 061 053 8287 Gardening
Eric - 081 000 5215
Patrick - 074 685 0983 Driver
17 - Food & Wine
Decadent catering by Olive
Twist Caterers. Kate 083 398
3392
18 - For Sale
Defy side by side Fridge
Freezer Model DF378 white, H184cm, W-100cm, D-61cm.
Excellent condition, R2500.
2 Trellidors brown 208cm x
87cm & 208cm x 128cm. R500 for
the pair. Phone 072 330 2982
Garage Sale 31st Jan, Sat, 9am3pm. 6 Andries Pretorius St, on
the Island. Household Goods.
Lazyboy Chair R800. 082 658
5888
Leaving SA, Garage sale
Fridays 1:30 - 4pm; Saturdays 10
-12:30pm. 11 Swallow Drive, no
dealers.
Quality furniture, antiques,
interesting items, very large LG
Fridge/Freezer and much more.
Call 044 343 1030 for details +
appointment. No cold callers, no
dealers.
2 Large tents - good condition
R800 each. 044 343 1003
3 x 2 seater couches R700,
R950, R1250. Odd coffee tables
to view. JVC TV small screen
R250. 082 567 6947
Wood lathe on bench, wood
turning chisel R1750.00. Call
082 662 5798
Wooden rubbish/recycle bag
holders for sale. Llewellyn 078
085 6181
19 - Home & Garden
AQUAMAN Pool care Service &
Maintenance. Free Advice. Call
044 343 3237 / 083 631 0154
GARDEN CLEAN-UPS,
PRUNING and Garden refuse
removal in Knysna & Sedgefield.
Hennie Barnard 082 876 0693.
GREEN GARDENS
Landscaping & full garden
service. We Care
Luke 072 022 5977
LAWN AND AUTO - Sedgefield
Spares and sales. Repairs to
L/Mowers, Trimmers, C/Saws,
Pumps, Generators, Con/Mixers,
Grinder, Drills. Also: welding, light
engineering. Quality
workmanship guaranteed. Phone
044 343 2406.
Needing Topsoil or Bark for
your garden? We deliver. CX
Tippers & Diggers. Tel 044 382
1645
20 - Health & Beauty
Adult Incontinence Nappies
available at Soozi’s Baby & Kidz
Spar Centre 044 343 1813 / 082
771 0694
Aloe Ferox Products whole
range in stock @ factory prices.
The Aloe Lady Tel: 044 343 2214
at Wild Oats Market on
Saturdays.
Annique Baby and Skincare
products at Soozi’s Baby and
Kiddies Shop, Spar Centre.
Mariana 044 343 1813 / 082
771 0694.
Any problems with epilepsy or
other disabilities? Enige
probleme met epilepsie? Phone
EPILEPSY SA on 044 382 2155
or visit Off Rio Road, Knysna
We can help!
Av r o y S h l a i n C o s m e t i c s
available at Pine Lake Marina
Boutique. Verity O81 270 8008
Changes Hair & Beauty Salon.
2 Lynnwood Ctr, Standard Bank
Bldg. Tania for hair or Jacqui for
beauty appointments - 044 343
2224
THE GREENMERE STUDIO
GYM... offers a variety of
exercise classes, including
Ageless Grace, Tai Chi and
“Dance!” All classes are
personally supervised by owner/
manager, Briony Lidstone, who
has more than 22 years
experience in the fitness industry.
Briony is a qualified eta instructor
and a certified Ageless Grace
educator. 044 343 2327 / 084 487
7140
Psychologist and Family
Mediator. Alison Evans 044 882
1090 or 083 576 3256
Sedgefield Pharmacy,
Woodpecker
Mall. Tel 044
3431628, Fax 3431110. Mon-Fri
8am-6pm, Sat8am-1pm, Sun &
Pub Holidays 9am-12.
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THE EDGE
ISSUE 455
28 January 2015
ESTATE NOTICE
ESTATE REFERENCE 31993/2014
Weddings, parties, corporate
f u n c t i o n s . . . O l i v e Tw i s t
Caterers. Kate 083 3983 392.
31 - Security
In the Estate of the late SUSAN COUGHLAN, Identity
Number: 5003150070083, who died on the 21
November 2014 Estate Reference 31993/2014.
Creditors and Debtors are hereby requested to place
their claims and pay their debts within 30 (THIRTY)
days from Friday, 30 January 2015.
THE EXECUTOR
C/O HAYCOCK ATTORNEYS
PO BOX 879
GEORGE
6530
ATTENTION: MR N. HAYCOCK.
Silver Scissors Unisex
Hairstylists 21 Tiptol Street,
Sedge. Tel: (044) 343 2112
Total Foot Care by app and
home visits. Sr Gillian 071 877
2638 / 072 672 4162
22- Home Improvements
Cobble Paving, Sedgefield.
For all types of paving, best
prices, best paving, free quotes.
Don’t delay - Pave Today! Call
Norman or Antoinette: Tel: (044)
343 2404 / 083 305 0346
DAN THE HANDYMAN,
Good, Honest, reliable.
084 400 5437. We care.
JIMMY CATER Quality painting
and decorating. Free quotes.
082 773 9782
HEUNIS Painting & Decorating
082 972 3911 manie.heunis@
gmail.com
RUSTIC WOODEN FENCING.
Craig 082 255 5409
TREE FELLING, PRUNING &
GARDEN REMOVALS in Sedge
& Knysna. Hennie 082 876 0693
23 - Lost & Found
Fiat keys lost over December.
Please phone 044 343 2959
Found cellphone in Sedge
Pharmacy on Sat 24th Jan.
24 - Miscellaneous
Shoes/Sandals/Bags/Purse
/Belt repairs & accessories @
Shoe Lock Homes 079 947 4164
25 - Motor Cars/Bikes
1994 4x4 Toyota Double Cab
2 , 2 w i t h c a n o p y. G o o d
condition. Full house. R60,000
onco. Call 044 343 2466 or
0737018924
Windscreen chips & cracks
expertly repaired. Phone Martin
044 343 1832
26 -Personal
A middle-aged, well-to-do
gentleman of excellent social
position would like to visit a
small, select private home for the
insane, for the purpose of
investigation and study. Any
information will be gratefully
appreciated and well paid for.
Address communications to
Robert T. Long, Box 1424,
Sedgefield alternatively contact
[email protected]
27 - Pets & Livestock
All pet food or other donations
for Animal Welfare to be
dropped off at Simply Pets or
Knysna Vet Clinic. 044 384 1603
CATTERY Karen's Indoor, for
TLC while you are away. Tel. 0448831199 / 0835977749.
DOG GROOMING by Sue
23 Gardenia St, Sedgefield. Call
044 343 1611 / 082 902 0613
Forest Lodge Feral cat
program. Please drop off any cat
food donations at Sedge Pets
Going away? Sue will lovingly
care for your pets. Tel 044 343
1611 or 082 902 0613
Knysna Animal Welfare office
-044 384 1603 or for 24hr
emergency call 073 461 9825.
PDSA - People’s Dispensary
for Sick Animals 11:30am-1pm
every Monday near Police
Station. Norma 044 343 1371
SEDGE PETS - Forest Lodge
Complex. Gill on 071 111 5605
28 - Plumbing
Heunis Plumbing & Electrical.
All Maintenance and
Construction Qualified in both
trades COC Certificates. Call
082 972 3911
Klaus Schulz Plumbing. PIRB
Registered. Does all work
personally. 044 343 2114 / 073
345 6110
Smith Plumbing & Home
Maintenance for personal
service. Call Peet - 084 889 2578
30 - Restaurants & Taverns
Bistro on the Lake at Lake
Pleasant Living Open daily for a
la Carte Lunches and Dinners
Call 044 349 2460 for a
Reservation.
Montecello Open MondaySaturday Closed Sundays. Tel
044 343 1780
Spoil your Special Valentine
with a romantic T42 Breakfast
for Two @ “Tea for Two” and
receive a compl. pastry platter for
two. Call us to book your table
044 343 1898 “14 Febr” Tea for
Two, Shop 1 Lynnwood Centre,
cnr Mossie & Main service road,
Sedgefield
Cut/precut keys, locks,
remotes @ Shoe Lock Homes,
Forest Lodge 079 947 4164
Pepper sprays/ stunguns @
Shoe Lock Homes
NOTICE TO CONSUMERS:
PORTABLE STANDBY GENERATORS
32 - Services Offered
Bag Repairs @ Shoe Lock
Homes 079 947 4164
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning.
Hard to Reach Window
Cleaning. Quick drying deep
cleaning. Provac Operating for 8
years. Satisfaction Guaranteed.
www.clean-team.co.za. Craig
0836816654
Decadent catering by Olive
Twist Caterers. Kate 083 398
3392
Drowning in debt? DebtSolve
offers safe and quick relief! No up
front or hidden costs, For free
advice and personal assistance
call 044 343 1993 or email us for
further information admin@debt
solve.co.za or visit 18 PlumTree
Trading Post, Sedgefield.
Dstv Sales and Service: Call
André at PROTECHSA on 083
399 9914
FENCING - PICKET, POLES &
SECURITY FENCING in Knysna
& Sedge. Hennie - 082 876
0693
4 Ton Truck to Hire. Furniture
removals Cape Town, PE & local .
Peter 073 373 9429
Gordon’s Appliances - Fridges,
Dishwashers, Washing
Machines etc. Tel 082 546 4142.
K a r e n ’s H o l i d a y H o m e
Management while you are not
at your holiday home, we will be!
Regular monthly checks, reports
on all aspect of your home
Karefree Home Management.
Call 072 586 1086. Karefree
[email protected]
In terms of the Knysna Municipality's Standard Electrical Supply Bylaws as
Gazetted on 29th February 2008 the following is applicable to the installation of
generators:39. Consumer's emergency standby supply equipment
(1) No emergency standby equipment provided by a consumer in terms of any
Regulations or for his own operational requirements shall be connected to
any installation without the prior written approval of the Municipality.
Application for such approval shall be made in writing and shall include a
full specification of the equipment and a wiring diagram. The standby
equipment shall be so designed and installed that it is impossible for the
Municipality's supply mains to be energized by means of a back-feed from
such equipment. The consumer shall be responsible for providing and
installing all such protective equipment.
(2) Where by special agreement with the Municipality, the consumer's standby
generating equipment is permitted to be electrically coupled to, and run in
parallel with the Municipality's supply mains, the consumer shall be
responsible for providing, installing and maintaining all the necessary
synchronizing and protective equipment required for such safe parallel
operation, to the satisfaction of the Municipality.
In terms of the OH&S Act, Act 85 of 1993 all generators must be registered at
the Supply Authority and you are required to install a notice/sign at the point of
supply and metering indicating that there is a generator on site.
If you have or are planning to install a generator please contact the
Electrotechnical Department on 044 302 6397 or 302 6399 to complete the
necessary application forms and receive a copy of Guidelines for the safe use
of Portable Generators.
GRANT EASTON
ACTING MUNICPAL MANAGER
PLOT CLEARING & GARDEN
Maintenance in Knysna &
Sedge. Call Hennie Barnard
082 876 0693
Professional photographer interiors, exteriors, events etc.
Henry 071 382 3566
Shepherd’s Tree Carpentry Beautiful woodwork made to your
specs or pictures. Call Terry on
081 366 6935
SHUTTLE TRAVEL & EVENTS Airport, Local transfers, Day
tours. Call 082 702 3092
Shoe Repairs @ Shoe Lock
Homes 079 947 4164
Smutsville, Sizamile Youth
Advisory Centre, Mon- Friday
7:30am-4:30pm. Enquiries Edna
Thompson 079 749 5181
34 - Tea/Coffee & Take-Aways
Aye Aye Aye, Satisfy your taste
buds @ Mosaic Market,
Sedgefield. Every Saturday 8am
- 2pm.
Deo Gratia Coffee & Book
Lounge The shop for ALL book
lovers - also the best Lavazza
coffee and cheese cake in town.
Pop in and try out our variety of
home baked cakes, croissants,
scones - and more. We also do
take-aways. WiFi available.
0443431795 next to Spar
FORMAL SCHEDULED WARD COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The Municipality hereby gives notice of Ward Committee meetings that will be held as per
the schedule below:
Ward Councillor
Date
Venue
Time
1
Irene Grootboom
24/02/2015
Smutsville Youth Centre
18:00
2
Louisa Hart
17/03/2015
17/03/2015
Sedgefield Council Chambers
Karatara Clinic
09:00
17:00
3
Migiel Lizwani
12/03/2015
Chris Hani Hall
18:00
4
Wiseman Litoli
10/03/2015
Chris Nissen Primary School
17:00
5
Eleanore Bouw-Spies
03/03/2015
Rheenendal Youth Centre
18:00
6
Clive Witbooi
10/02/2015
Hornlee Committee Room
18:00
7
Titi Gombo
04/02/2015
Khayalethu Rent Office
17:30
8
Ntombizanele Sopeki
17/02/2015
Masifunde Library
18:00
9
Michelle Wasserman
24/03/2015
Hornlee Committee Room
18:00
10
Richard Dawson
16/02/2015
Municipal Council Chamber
17:00
Enquiries can be directed to Mr. Brian Cornelius, Coordinator: Public Participation at
[email protected] or alternatively to
Ms Noxolo Mcothama at
[email protected] or telephone no: (044) 302-6586.
GRANT EASTON
ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER
ISSUED BY: KNYSNA MUNICIPALITY CLYDE STREET KNYSNA 6570
ISSUE 455 28 January 2015
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THE EDGE
KEEPING A
COOL HEAD
IN HOT
WEATHER
In response to the
prediction of very
hot weather for the
next few weeks and
the start of school
a t h l e t i c s
programmes,
We s t e r n C a p e
Government
H e a l t h i s
reminding people
of the following
guidelines to help
prevent heat
stroke and
exhaustion:
TE’D’S cryptic brain cruncher
NOTE:
· Babies, the elderly and people
working or exercising in a hot
environment are at particular risk
for heat stroke/exhaustion.
· People using chronic
medication need to drink extra
water during heat waves to
ensure that their kidneys are not
further stressed.
GENERAL PREVENTION
(ALL AGES)
• Stay out of the sun if at all
possible, if not
• Wear a large hat to protect the
head from the sun, use an
umbrella to add shade
• Use a small wet towel or cloth
under hats or on shoulders to help
keep cool
• Stay hydrated – in the current
temperatures, staying hydrated is
most important – drink as much
water as you need;
• Always carry water with you
• Should you use chronic
medication, such as high blood
pressure or diabetes medication
remember that becoming
dehydrated places extra stress on
the kidneys, drink ample clean
water
• Use the Rehydration Solution if
you are thirsty even though you
are drinking water:
Mix the following together in a
clean bottle 1l water, 8 teaspoons
sugar and ½ a teaspoon of salt.
This is safe for all ages to drink
especially for those people who
work or exercise outdoors, such as
children practising athletics and
road or farm workers.
•· Ensure that the elderly and
infirm have easy access to water
TIPS FOR BABIES
Breastfeed on demand - breast
milk is all that babies younger
than 6 months require, you need
not give the baby water or tea to
‘cool down’ they only need
breast milk.
• Breast feeding moms must
remember to drink extra water.
Cold rooibos tea also makes a
refreshing and healthy drink.
• Avoid sports activities if
possible, if sport is essential;
ensure that there is a lot of water
and re-hydration solution
available.
• Children must wear hats and
sunblock
• Keep children indoors between
11:00 and 16:00
TIPS FOR THOSE
WORKING OUTSIDE
This is for sports people, teachers
and/or coaches and employers of
builders, gardeners and others
required to work outside:
• Keep your head covered, place a
wet cloth under your hat to help
keep cool
• Make sure that there is lots of
cool, clean water to drink
• Take your baby to the clinic at
the first sign of Diarrhoea and/or
vomiting
• Take regular, short breaks in the
shade When taking a break, pour
water over your head to help the
body cool down
• Keep babies in the shade or
indoors
S Y M P T O M S O F H E AT
EXHAUSTION/STROKE
• Wipe baby down with a clean
damp cloth – this will help keep
them cool
Heat stroke can be fatal and
should be treated as a medical
emergency. Heat exhaustion is a
less severe condition but can
quickly progress to heat stroke if
left untreated. Heat exhaustion
and heat stroke occur when the
body is unable to lower its
temperature to normal levels
through the skin or by sweating.
Dehydration can cause heat
stroke because the body is unable
to sweat fast enough to dissipate
the heat.
• Do not cover babies in a lot of
clothing and blankets; light
clothing is sufficient.
Older Children
• Keep babies and children in the
shade
Did you know: That Hospice
runs Support Groups for
children of patients?
Signs of heat exhaustion include:
• Nausea or vomiting
We would like to say a big thank you to every one for their fantastic
support over the holiday season. We received many generous
donations which in turn ensured that the shop was full of exciting items
for our visitors and locals alike.
The book, cake and plant sale on the 19th of December was a great
success, thank you to all of the bakers out there. On that note if you
enjoy baking then please contact us and donate a cake to our next sale
later on in the year. Some of our regular supporters have moved away
and it has left Hospice short of cake makers.
We have two white wedding dresses in the Sedgefield shop at present
so if you know of any one getting married, suggest they call in and
have a look. They have beautiful embroidered bodices and come with
veils.
On the last note Hospice can only accept electrical goods if they are in
working order. Unfortunately we do not have any one that can do
repairs for us and if the item is not in working order we have to dispose
of it.
Hospice would like to wish you all a very Happy, Healthy 2015, and
hope to see you soon.
• A pale pallor, (skin colour)
Congratulations - January Hospice Donor Club Winners:
First Prize:
Margie Mather from Sedgefield - R8,550
Second Prize: Barry Giggins from Belvidere
- R3,550
Third Prize:
Helmut Laszig from Knysna
- R2,175
Join up to be part of this great quarterly draw for R50 per month.
Phone Annie (Donor Club Co-ordinator) on 044-343-1668 or
Hospice on 044-384-0593.
Remember: Children under
two years are at high risk of
dehydration which can lead
rapidly to very dangerous
conditions. This is even more
dangerous if a child has
diarrhoea and/or vomiting. Use
the sugar-salt-solution while
you seek medical attention at
your nearest clinic or
emergency unit.
THE HOSPICE SHOP
Main Rd, Sedgefield
Phone 044 343 1722
Monday & Fridays 10am- 12.45pm; 2pm – 4pm • Tuesdays,
Wednesdays, Thursdays : 10am - 12.45pm • Saturdays: 9.30am-12.30pm
Page 14
THE EDGE
• Tiredness and weakness
Across
1. Organ I sat one on
for the group. (12)
9. Underwear girls
first wear to show off.
(4)
10. Doesn’t sound as
‘dumb’ as his fictitious
twin brother. (10)
11. Vicious vent about
initial integrity on
line… (7)
12. … leads to a march
for those wanting
examination. (7)
14. Not at the front of
the hospital, in fact
quite half-witted. (8)
16. Vegetable that
might look for space.
(6)
18. Map reference
stays the same outside.
(6)
19. Not being cooked
inside the special film
may lead to it moving
VERY slowly.(8)
20. As bad as my lab concoction.
(7)
23. Number eleven dropped two
points, then ate to move up. (7)
26. Are you withholding Black
Economic Empowerment to
create a buzz, honey? (3-7)
27. In South Africa I learn to use
the wind. (4)
28. US remained TV mad,
causing something of a mishap.
(12)
Down
2. Downed the beer for a
majestic person! (5)
3. At 10, the Democratic
Alliance were all over Northern
Transvaal, according to the one
serving. (9)
4. Sometimes even hot cakes are
• Headache
16. Enables a driver to watch
your back! (4,5)
17. The genius may have had
one glass. (8)
21. Is the light’s level about
right for the fish? (5)
22. A bit of beer foam in front.
(5)
24. Someone like Ad would
suggest you wear one when
motorcycling. (5)
25. Leather for twitching
perhaps? (4)
Last issue’s solution:- Across: 8.Gateau 9.Up to date 10.Toboggan
11.Diadem 12.Indoor 14.Nautical 17.Literal 18.Whitlow
20.Mercator 21.Lactic 22.Aboard 25.Meteoric 27.Stagnant
28.Radial Down:- 1.Mayonnaise 2.Zero 3.Juggernaut 4.Turning
6.Stud 6.Idealistic 7.Stye 13.Overcharge 15.Upholstery
16.Aboriginal 19.Cremate 23.Bite 24.Drag 26.Odds
1. Each
Samurai
Sudoku puzzle
consists of 5
overlapping
“classic” 9×9
Sudoku sub
• Muscle cramps and dizziness
If the symptoms are severe or the
victim has a heart condition or
high blood pressure, seek urgent
medical help.
Give the person the oral
rehydration solution described
above. Do not add too much salt –
the mixture should taste like tears.
Sports drinks or commercial oral
rehydration solution are also
effective. If the symptoms worsen
or last longer than an hour, seek
urgent medical attention.
so. (4)
5. What a calculating reptile! (5)
6. New dialect, in effect, is the
same. (9)
7. One Ed said cut backs were
amongst the requirements. (5)
8. I rant about the rit being
something annoying! (8)
13. Decree the tide turning
around the start of the century.
(5)
15. Mementos from the fortress?
(9)
SAMURAI
SUDOKU
2. Each 9×9
sub-puzzle
must be
solved
according to
the rules of
Sudoku.
ISSUE 455
28 January 2015
PLEASE NOTE OUR DEADLINES
NEXT EDGE: Wednesday 11 Feb 2015 - Issue 456
DEADLINES:- Display: Thursday 5th February 2015
CLASSIFIEDS: Monday 9th February 2015 @ 5.00pm
Classifieds Ads can be emailed to [email protected]
or placed @ The Edge, 63 Main Road, Sedgefield
KNYSNA SAILORS TOPS IN HOBIE 14 CHAMPS
The Sailing Secretary at
Knysna Yacht Club, Andrew
Finn said he felt that the Hobie
14 Championships held over 3
days at Knysna Yacht Club
had been a great success.
Day one, on Friday 16th January,
produced very strong winds,
gusting up to 27 or 28 knots
(mph) which made sailing
challenging. Had the race been a
normal club race it would
probably been cancelled, but it
was held none the less.
Two
Hobie Cats were dis-masted, and
a number of capsizes took
places. The rescue boats were
kept very busy.
Saturday dawned, with good
weather and a moderate to strong
wind, and the mercury being
lower, it was a great deal more
comfortable for everyone. By
the end of the day the 22 boats
entered had been sorted out over
the two days sailing, and the
order was as follows: 1st Blaine
Dodds, 2nd Declan Nurse, 3rd
Don Brink, 4th Don Tait and 5th
William Edwards.
On Sunday the final day of the
Championships dawned bright
and sunny with light wind. The
forecast promised more wind to
come, and the racing was on
again, with a course set further
toward the Heads, using a
Committee Boat as a Bridge.
Competitors, had come from far
and wide, Cape Town to Port
Elizabeth and Durban, while
there were entries from Richards
Bay and
L a k e
Denysville
on the Vaal
River as
well. There
was a strong
representatio
n for the
K n y s n a
Area, and by
14:30 on
Sunday a
total of 10
races had
b e e n
completed,
allowing two
discards.
The final
results,
which were
achieved
sailing in
moderate
winds and
g o o d
weather, were: 1st Blaine
Dodds, 2nd William Edwards,
3rd Don Tait, 4th Declan Nurse,
5th Nick Ryall, 6th Douglas
Edwards and 7th Don Brink.
The first four all being Knysna
Yacht Club members was a
triumph for Knysna.
The
leading competitors said it has a
very enjoyable and well
organised Championship.
A young Knysna Development
sailor, Bhekumuzi Hani, was
sailing a Hobie 14 provided on
loan from the Western Cape
Above : Knysna Junior
Development sailor Bhekumuzi
Hani has been identified as an
up and coming competitor, and
will enjoy support from the
We s t e r n C a p e H o b i e
Association.
Hobie Association who
sponsored his class membership,
and his race fee was paid by
Knysna Yacht Club. Sailing his
first race on a Hobie he
performed well although only
achieving 21st place.
KNYSNA MUNICIPALITY
BID NO. T 01 / 2015: MONITORING AND DEMOLITION OF
ILLEGAL STRUCTURES WITHIN THE KNYSNA MUNICIPAL AREA.
Bids are invited from established Service Providers with a successful track record for the
monitoring and demolition of informal settlements within the Knysna Municipal Area.
LUKE WINS 5TH VICTOR LUDORUM
The qualifying criteria and the score in respect of each criterion are as follows: A minimum
of 60 % is required for the bid to be evaluated further or to be regarded as responsive.
Luke Gauché (15) of
Myoli Beach in
S e d g e f i e l d
participated in eight
events at the
Glenwood House,
George inter-house
athletics last week.
He achieved seven 1st
places, six new records
(100m, 200m, 400m,
100m hurdles, javelin
and boys u15 relay) and
a 2nd place in discus.
Although he won the
long jump he missed the
record by 5cms. His aim
now is to qualify for
SWD and hopefully a
place to compete at the
p r o v i n c i a l
championships.
Congratulations Luke!
TORTOISE APPEAL!!
Please, folks, there have been
a number of crushed tortoises
found around the bowling
Club and this is very sad
indeed!! PLEASE, PLEASE,
be aware of these little
creatures when coming and
going from the Club. It only
takes a few minutes to check
before you park and again to
look under your car before
leaving.
DRAWN MIXED PAIRS
These matches start on 3
February please check the
board
GREAT
BIG
GARRICK
CAUGHT!
This 20 kg Garrick
(leervis) was
caught from the
Sedgefield train
bridge on 13
January 2015 at
16h00 by Ross
Lilford.
Ross used a light
rod, with 9,1 kg
line and live bait.
Ross took 1 hour
45 minutes to fight
the fish, but
although tired had
a very happy face.
PRESIDENT'S DAY - 12
MARCH
List is on the board for this
competition so please get
your teams organised. A great
deal of help will be needed on
the day by those who are not
playing so please keep the
date free.
TWILIGHT BOWLS
This event took place last
Friday and turned out to be a
glorious evening as far as the
weather was concerned and
about 24 folk turned up for
this and enjoyed the evening
very much. Hopefully we will
have more of these fun
evenings, especially while the
weather is so hot.
EDEN OPEN SINGLES
These matches are ongoing
and please note that on
Saturday 31st January, there
will be six rinks taken up with
these matches.
COACHING Rose Potgieter
is the coaching convenor and
will happily set up coaching
lessons for anyone wishing to
learn the game or any bowlers
who may need assistance.
Only those Bidders who score the minimum points and more in terms of the qualification
criteria stipulated in the bidding document will be further considered.
The physical address for collection of bid documents is the municipal SCM offices at the
corner of Clyde and Queen Street, Knysna.
A non-refundable bid deposit of R 200-00, payable in cash or by bank guaranteed cheque,
made out in favour of the Knysna Municipality, is required on collection of the bid
document. Bids may only be submitted on the bid documentation that is issued. E-mailed
documents are free of charge.
Queries relating to the issue of these documents may be addressed to Mr Mawethu Penxa
@, Tel No. 044-302 6356 or e-mail: [email protected] or Chamorne
Bezuidenhout @ Tel no 044-302 6349 or e-mail [email protected]
The closing time for submission of bids is 12h00 on Wednesday, 25 February 2015. Bids
must be sealed in an envelope clearly marked with the bid number and title given above,
and placed in the bid box at the Supply Chain Management Unit, Finance Building,
Cnr of Queen & Clyde Street, Knysna, before the latter time and latest date. Telephonic,
facsimile, e-mail and late bids will not be accepted. Bids must remain valid for a period of
ninety (90) days after the closing date of the bid.
Bids will be opened on the same day at the Supply Chain Management Section at 12h05.
Bids will be evaluated according to the 90/10 points system. The bids are subject to the
Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act 2000, the Preferential Procurement
Regulations 2011 and Council Preferential Procurement Policy adopted in terms of
Section 2 of the Act.
The Municipality reserves the right to withdraw any invitation to bid and/or re-advertise or
to reject any bid or to accept a part of it. The Municipality does not bind itself to accept the
lowest bid or to award a contract to the Bidder scoring the highest number of points.
Further requirements for sealing, addressing, delivery, opening and assessment of bids
are stated in the Bid Data.
GS Easton
Acting Municipal Manager
Clyde Street
KNYSNA
6570
Rose can be contacted on (044)
343-3273
CLUB NEWS
Happy to report that Theo is back
home and doing quite well!! So
pleased to hear this. Have also
heard that Keith Flevill is back
after his overseas trip- hope you
had a good time, Keith.
Welcome to Pat and Reg Eccles
(our Swallows)- good to have
you back with us.
Congratulations to Rosalie
Horning who won her section in
the Eden Senior Ladies Singles
she played yesterday in the
Play-offs but result too late for
publication.
Good bowling everyone
OFF THE MAT