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LEON &
NARDA
RUBENS
TALENTED
ARTISTS
GLÜHWEIN & Heleen
SWEET CITRUS Meyer
WILD COAST Community
WILD RUN Travellers
INTAKA ISLAND Out and
BOAT TRIP About
WELCOME
The editor, Max Schutte enjoying the Intaka boat tour
About the cover:
Pinelanders, nonagenerians
and fine artists Leon and
Narda Rubens feature
on pages 10 and 11,
preparing for an exhibition
in September. The cover
image is taken from an
artwork done by Narda
Rubens who is having a solo
exhibition at the Artscape
on 15th August at 6pm.
SURPRISING AND UNPREDICTABLE IS THE NEW NORMAL
The shock Brexit result in the UK and Donald Trump being elected as the Republican
Presidential Candidate in the USA have dominated the news lately. None of the experts or
polls saw them coming and had confidently predicted the opposite result.
It seems that disappointed and frustrated voters caused these unpredictable results by
voting against the establishment simply to register a protest against the status quo, not
necessarily because they believed in what they were voting for. They possibly saw it as
an action of last resort to make authorities pay attention to them. Individuals may not
have counted on the groundswell of similar intention which resulted in the protest vote
winning the day, rather than just the desired ‘wake-up klap’ to the establishment.
These events underline how hard it has become to understand and predict outcomes or
effects when people’s opinions, highly interconnected by social and traditional media,
can quickly grow into an irresistible movement with a life of its own.
What these outcomes have also shown is the depth and complexity of the interconnection
of people and economies across the world, to the point where it is no longer possible to
accurately predict ripple effects. One is left just waiting to see how it will all play out.
In our own case, the Brexit result was good for the embattled Rand in the short term, but
how will it affect our economy longer term as the economic realities seep in? No one
really knows. There is even some thought that a reversal of the referendum is not entirely
impossible as the hang-over of the real meaning of Brexit bites.
Looking ahead to our own Municipal Elections on 3 August 2016… Will they hold any big
surprises, given the significant pool of disgruntled voters impatient for improved services
and job opportunities? We too will have to wait and see what your vote on Wednesday 3
August will mean for us!
Enjoy the issue!
Max Schutte
Editor and
Advertising
Writer and
Photographer
Max Schutte
Glynnis Schutte
CONTACT THE MUSE MAGAZINE
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e muse@pinelandsdirectory.co.za
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NEXT EDITION DEADLINES
066 • Sep 2016 Bookings: 15 Aug
Published: 26 Aug 2016 Content: 19 Aug
ACACIA PIED BARBET
The Acacia Pied Barbet is a rare sighting
in Pinelands, but is instantly recognisable
and often draws attention to itself with
its distinctive calls. It uses its heavy bill to
drill holes in wood. The Acacia Pied Barbet
(also known as the Bont Houtkapper)
is closely related to woodpeckers. It
roosts and nests in a hole in a tree, like
a woodpecker. This species has become
much more common around Cape Town
in recent decades, although in the last few
years it has become more scarce again for
unknown reasons.
Text by Dr Callan
Cohen, research
associate at the UCT
FitzPatrick Institute of
African Ornithology,
bird book author and
director of Birding
Africa tours see:
www.birdingafrica.
com. Callan is also
a dedicated natural
historian and has a passion for all things
natural, including flora and trees, frogs,
reptiles, butterflies, dragonflies and
mammals. Acacia Pied Barbet Bird image
by Richard Flack; see www.theflacks.co.za.
View the Rate Card on our website:
www.pinelandsdirectory.co.za
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PINELANDS, THORNTON
and surrounding areas
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Contact us for a free CMA valuation
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info@opendoorproperties.co.za
We are local residents
who know the area well
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earring and buried the other in your jewellery box?
SILVER from scrap jewellery to silver teasets
MEDALS Boer War, WW1, WW2 inc badges & buttons.
COINS remember the old tickey, sixpence, shilling,
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POSTCARDS up to 1945 (1900-1920 are best)
CUPS & SAUCERS duos & trios (plate, cup & saucer)
OLD TOYS Schuco, Dinky, Meccano etc.
FOUNTAIN PENS, PEN-KNIVES Yes, I buy
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20/01/2016
AARON Properties
Specializing in Pinelands and surrounds
Resident in the area for over 20 years
I have worked for one of the top
four banks for over 17 years as a
Professional Property Valuer
Call on me for professional
and ethical property
advice and services
aaronprop@live.co.za
Come and enjoy a fun filled afternoon
of bridge at the St Stephen’s Church Hall,
Central Square, at 1:45pm (for 2pm) until
5:30pm. Tea and snacks will be served win spot prizes. Proceeds to St Stephens
Church Pinelands. Book your table for R200
for 4, payable on arrival. Contact Jen at
jenw@cybersmart.co.za or call 082 830 9783.
DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP
GOLD (even scrap gold) remember when you lost that
Louis Alkana
021 531 5000
082 228 4445
Dance every Saturday night from 8pm till
late. Singles & couples, theme evening, cash
bar, secure parking. Dress: smart casual.
R50pp. Dance lessons available. Jaggers
Bowling Club, Strubens Road, Mowbray.
Call Marie 083 627 0770 or Billy 084 233 5959.
3 August 2016
I will offer you cash
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TREASURES
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CLASSIQUE SOCIAL DANCE CLUB
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COMMUNITY
CALENDAR
Hosted by The Helen Keller Society, in
conjunction with Dementia SA, on the first
Wednesday of every month at the Society
in Links Drive, Pinelands at 6pm. Open to
all who have loved ones with dementia
(Alzheimer’s). Call Ruth or Estelle 021 531 5311
or email management1@helenkeller.org.za.
4, 5, 6 August 2016
PHS POST MODERN PLAY “WAITING”
A workshopped adaptation of the iconic
absurdist play “Waiting for Godot” by
Samuel Beckett. Performances start at
7:30pm at the Kent Hall, Pinelands High
School. Tickets are R50 each.
Book through www.quicket.co.za.
5 August 2016
REACH FOR A DREAM SLIPPER DAY
ST STEPHENS BRIDGE DRIVE
31 August 2016
PINELANDS STAMP CIRCLE
Meet at 7:15pm in the activities hall,
Pinelands Library. Werner Barnard will
show slides from the philatelic archives.
One page exhibits on the letter "O".
Visitors welcome. Call John 021 531 1954 or
Martin 021 689 5050.
31 August 2016
STEEL MAGNOLIAS
A cancer support group for ladies hosted
by cancer survivor Catherine. Medical Aid
talk by Corlene from Crue Consulting.
Call 021 531 3963.
3 September 2016
ART EXHIBITION
6 August 2016
Come and enjoy seeing the work of 11 local
artists at the Pinelands Methodist Church
Hall, 1 Union Avenue. Time: 9am to 4pm.
Admission free. Exhibitors work for sale.
Refreshments available. Beginners Fun Art
sessions at 10am, 12pm & 2pm. Booking is
essential for the Fun Art. Call Joan Jenkins
on 021 686 4041 or 082 8101 889 or email
framejoint@absamail.co.za.
The prize-giving event for the Reading
Programme “Leap ahead @ Pinelands Library”
will take place on Saturday, 6 August, at 10 am
in the Library Hall. Special Guests, Max and
Glynnis Schutte, will present the certificates
and prizes. All participants and their parents
are invited to this exciting event.
Interested crafters are requested to book
their places which are free of charge and
allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Contact Elaine at elaineg@mtnloaded.co.za
or Sandi at sandi@humanfocus.co.za.
Reach For A Dream invites you to buy a
R10 sticker and wear your slippers to work,
school, varsity or even to the local shops.
Your support will enable children with life10:25
PM
threatening
illnesses to see their dreams
become a reality. See: www.slipperday.co.za.
PINELANDS LIBRARY PRIZE-GIVING
22 October 2016
PINELANDS SAPS COMMUNITY DAY
ADVERTISE YOUR EVENTS! email muse@pinelandsdirectory.co.za.
Send content for the September 2016 edition by 19 August 2016.
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Thriving Thornton
We would like to introduce our Thornton team who
will assist you with all your property requirements.
Most of you will already know Pat Peat who has been successfully selling
property in Thornton for a number of years. She will in future be ably assisted
by Leslie Brown who was a marketing manager at a subsidiary of Media 24.
He is a well-qualified individual with a B.Com degree and is currently busy
with his Real Estate qualification.
Robyn Meyer, with many years of experience, looks after our rental portfolio
for both Thornton and Pinelands. Stephanie West, a Thornton resident, is
helping Robyn with administration of the leases. The good news is that we
currently do not have a single tenant in arrears in our property portfolio.
YEAR
AVERAGE
%
PRICE
GROWTH
2013
R985 000
15%
2014
R1.100m
11%
2015
R1.312m
19%
2016
R1.528m
16%
Thornton has shown remarkable growth
in average selling prices in the past
three years as can be seen in the table.
A three bedroomed home will now
sell for around R1.750m, with the most
expensive sale, according to Lightstone,
a home in Manatoka Avenue which sold
for R2.250m last year.
Rentals in Thornton have also shown a marked increase, with a monthly
rental of R15 000 being advertised for a newly renovated home. It is difficult
to find good accommodation to rent for under R10 000pm.
Despite the economy showing signs of slowing Thornton remains very
popular with a shortage of stock, both for sale and to rent.
Recent sales and rentals
in Thornton confirm the
growing popularity of
this thriving suburb.
Sold: R1 850 000
Let: R12 000pm
Sold: R1 750 000
Let: R8 000pm
Sold: R1 600 000
Let: R7 500pm
THE SEEFF TEAM SERVING THORNTON
Pat Peat
083 290 1331
Sales Agent
Leslie Brown
084 556 6778
Sales Agent
Stephanie West
079 499 3351
Rental Administrator
Robyn Meyer
078 359 0354
Rental Agent
We have many qualified
buyers and tenants
seeking accommodation.
If you are thinking of
selling or renting or
just need a valuation,
please give us a
call and let’s chat.
Second Floor︱Howard Centre︱Pinelands︱Phone: 021 531 7507︱pinelands@seeff.com ︱
SeeffPinelands
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Intaka Island - Well known for its beautiful
serene wetlands and bird sanctuary with
various eco-friendly projects offers boat trips
led by experienced guides taking passengers
through the myriad of waterways surrounding
Canal Walk and Century City. We had a glimpse
of the early morning runners taking in the
freshness next to what feels like our own Little
Venice - in fact we saw a gondola moored in
front of one of the waterside homes. One could
call this trip one of boats, buildings, birds and
bridges. Although the Muse featured Intaka
Island in December 2010, we feel it is worth
more than one visit.
Since then, the educational activities have
grown and much more can be found on their
website at www.intaka.co.za. For example - Full
Moon Walk on 16th September; Century City
Goods Market and Art on the 25th September;
stand up paddling in the summer months; and
Century City Night Markets on the last Friday
of the month.
Intaka Island is open from 7:30am to 5:30pm in
winter and 7:30am till 7pm in summer. Closed
on Christmas day. Entrance fees are minimal
(R15 per adult), as is the price for a boat trip
(R45 per adult). Enquiries call 021 552 6889.
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August 2016 | the muse | 6
MANDELA DAY AT PNPS
PERSONALISED
IT SERVICES
PNPS went all out on Mandela
Day - the school was a hive of
activity with various projects
to honour Madiba with 67
minutes of community service.
The Grade 1’s made greeting
cards for Red Cross Children`s
Hospital; Over 100 children
from Grade 1 to 7, teachers and
community members came to
knit squares for the Mandela Day blankets; Grade
4’s painted flower pots outside the day care
centre; Grade 6’s were spotted doing recycling
and perimeter clean-up with Deputy Principal,
Mr Nefdt.
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Personalised Ad Hoc Support • Networks
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Grade 4 teachers Kate Taylor and Kelsey Groenmeyer helping children prepare goodie
bags with face cloth, soap, deodorant, toothpaste and marshmallows for old age homes.
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S O C I E T Y
E S T. 1 9 5 8
Retirement Centre and Low Vision Services
Retirement Centre
Low Vision Service
Full Nursing in Care Centre
(temporary or permanent)
Assisted Living in Home & Askew Suites
Independent Living in Cottages
OPEN AFTERNOON FOR VIEWING
every 3rd Tuesday in the month at 3pm
Services and viewing by appointment only
Links Drive, Pinelands, Cape Town, 7405
Private Bag X25, Howard Place, 7450
Phone +27 21 531 5311
Fax +27 21 531 8275
E-mail management@helenkeller.org.za
Web www.helenkeller.org.za
Maynard Burgoyne
COMMUNITY
NEWS
COMMUNITY
NEWS
MANDELA DAY – TIME2SERVE
During the run-up to Mandela Day, HPCA (Hospice Palliative Care
Association of South Africa) called on the public and companies to
donate to their charity shop, the Butterfly Box.
This is a platform from which HPCA can educate the public about
palliative care and the wonderful work of hospices, and generate
much-needed funds. The charity shop is stocked with new and
previously-loved designer and top quality clothing at bargain
prices, situated in Threads Project, 349 Albert Road Woodstock.
Threads have kindly waived the Butterfly Box rent and made it
their social responsibility programme, allowing more of the profits
to be donated to HPCA.
Lasec, an African supplier of many internationally recognised
brands of scientific and laboratory equipment, decided as a
company to collect previously-loved clothing and on Monday
18 July, their 67 bags of clothing were donated to the Butterfly
Box. A joyful event where HPCA representative Zodwa Sithole
accepted the generous donation by Lasec representative Katie
Brock, accompanied by
the Lasec team - truly
a story of fashion with
compassion.
We would like to ask
the public to keep the
donations coming in let’s make every day a
Mandela Day! Should you
have any donations to be
collected please contact
Grace on 082 425 3874.
Above: Lasec staff, Zayanah April and Melanie Goncalve show
their support by sporting their butterfly tattoos in support of
Hospice. Below: Katie Brock handing over Lasec’s donation to
HPCA’s representative Zodwa Sithole.
LANDLORDS
Does your rental
agent include up
to R50,000 per year
cover for legal proceedings associated
with owning a residential rental property?
WE DO!
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Thornton
TO RENT
*R9,500pm
Thornton
*R10,500pm
FOR SALE
US
LET BY
Thornton
*R8,000pm
FOR SALE
Thornton
Thornton
*R975,000
FOR SALE
*R950,000
Thornton
*R925,000
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About HPCA South Africa: The Hospice Palliative Care Association
(HPCA) of South Africa is an association that was founded in 1987
as a membership organisation for South African hospices. It was
created in response to a need expressed by hospices to share
best practices and to support the development of a hospice
movement in South Africa that provides effective, supportive
care to communities in need. The vision of the association is
to provide “quality palliative care for all.” Palliative care is the
holistic total care of people and the support of their loved ones
by a team of doctors, nurses, therapists, social workers, spiritual
counsellors and volunteers.
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Thornton
*R1,795,000
Thornton
*R510,000
*asking price
Kate Philbin
Quentin Jute
Sales Specialist
C 082 864 8708
T 021 531 0993
Rental Specialist
C 061 404 1751
Southern Suburbs
southern.suburbs@harcourts.co.za
maynard.harcourts.co.za
Experts in home finance.
Dr Louise Wigens
Dr Ryan Cholwill
COMMUNITY NEWS
August 2016 | the muse | 8
PINELANDS STREET
CAMERA PROJECT
PROGRESS WITH
FOUR CAMERA SITES
GENERAL PRACTITIONERS
Medical Aid Rates
CareCross Approved
PRACTICE HOURS
Mon - Fri 08:30 - 17:00
Closed on Saturdays
Phone 021 531 4111
Report: Hermann Schlenk, Pinelands
Neighbourhood Watch (PNW) Sector
5 leader and PSCP committee member.
Jan Smuts Drive, Pinelands
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Dr Elri de Villiers DENTIST
A friendly dental practice
providing a full range of
dentistry for young & old
Surgery Hours
The last month has been busy with work
continuing to get phase 1 fully completed.
Installation
is being completed with the
10:06
AM
following cameras in phase one - hoping
for completion soon:
• The Jan Smuts end of Forest Drive.
• LPR (Licence Plate Recognition) Camera
in Howard Drive - being fine-tuned.
• LPR in Nightingale Way - now completed.
• Nursery Way (Cannons Creek Fields) PTZ (Pan, Tilt, Zoom) - being fine-tuned.
Mon - Fri
8am - 5pm
Duncan
Call or visit us for some advice,
a quote or an appointment
Ajax Way
5 Ajax Way, Pinelands
Forest Drive
HOWARD CENTRE
Call 021 531 3695
Easy access and parking
devillierselri@gmail.com
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GOOD NEWS
So far the installed cameras have been
working well and we have made good
progress. During May there were SAPS
requests for footage and information. A
total of 154 LPR notifications were received.
For June there were a further 156
LPR notifications and with the recent
completion of the Nightingale camera this
number could increase. SAPS have also
made numerous requests for access to
footage.
Cherry picker working on
LPR cameras in Howard Drive
HOW DOES IT WORK?
If vehicle details have been loaded onto
the system, a notification is sent when
the vehicle goes past an LPR camera. The
notifications indicate vehicles involved in
confirmed criminal activity, or in suspicious
activity.
The PSCP is in the final stages of
connecting to the main SAPS crime data.
All data received from the LPR cameras is
confidential and no footage or images can
be shared with unauthorised users due to
privacy laws in South Africa.
Look out for the monthly PSCP report back
by Hermann Schlenk. Contact Hermann at
sector5@pinelandsnw.co.za if you would like
to see the Camera Monitoring Centre.
A SAFETY TIP
If you lose one of your number plates,
please report to SAPS IMMEDIATELY and
obtain a CASE number. Keep this with
you at all times in case you are stopped
for a crime you did not commit.
26/01/2016 12:56 PM
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SOLE MANDATE
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pool, private cottage, parking, situated by a park.
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Pinelands 021 531 4477
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COMMUNITY NEWS
NABEELA PARKAR
of Cannons Creek
Music Academy
achieved 93% in
her Royal Schools
Piano Grade 3
examination!
Central Square | Pinelands
www.jawitz.co.za
PROPERTIES
Thinking of selling or WE DO IT
renting your property? ALL THE TIME!
SALES AGENTS
Richard Smith
083 557 7515
Linette Smith
082 466 1825
* asking price
SOLD BY US
DYLAN LEONARD AWARDED
PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT
Congratulations to Dylan
Leonard of the Cannons
Creek U13A Boys Hockey
team. At the recent
Inter-Regional Hockey
Tournament in George,
he played in the Western
Province U13 Southern
Zone Hockey team. Dylan’s
team won silver medals
and Dylan was awarded
Player of the Tournament
for all the boys teams! Well
done Dylan for all the hard
work you have put in to
your hockey.
Pinelands
SOLD BY US
*R2.395m
Pinelands
FOR SALE
Thornton
SOLD BY US
*R2.125m
Thornton
LET BY US
Pinelands
*R1.495m
*R1.795m
LET BY US
*R7 400 pm
Thornton
*R6 900 pm
RENTAL TEAM
NEW SCIENCE LAB FOR PHS
Craig Watt
082 410 9720
Annette Mouton
Thanks to the generosity of Nedbank Private Wealth Educational
Foundation, another laboratory at Pinelands High was fully
renovated during the winter holidays. Here Emma Erasmus tries
out one of the new workspaces in Dr de Roo’s Life Sciences’ Lab.
Administrator
Qualified Tenant Database and Profile Network Affiliation
Council Accounts Collection • Legal Process Expertise • Maintenance
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JAWITZ PROPERTIES
SERVITUDES AND VERBAL CONTRACTS
Whilst most verbal agreements are binding in South African law, first prize is
always to record them in writing. Otherwise you risk doubt, dispute and delay
down the line. Moreover certain types of contract, including those relating to
sale or donation of land or any “interest in land”, must be in writing (and signed
by all parties) to be valid at all. If contested in court, the danger of overlooking
such requirements will result in forfeiting any right of occupation, as a
personal servitude over the property unless reduced to writing and signed.
In law, the old adage applies:
“The bluntest pencil is better than the sharpest memory”
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M a c l e od ’s
At t or n e y s
ATTORNEYS | CONVEYANCERS
AND ESTATE ADMINISTRATORS
021 788 1439
PINELANDERS
NARDA AND LEON RUBENS
Their journey down memory lane begins
with a chance meeting at South Africa House
in London during 1949. Leon had gone
from Johannesburg to the UK to “become
a great art director” but discovered he had
to have a degree in architecture to register
for the course. Narda, from Heidelberg
was in the UK to study the film industry
but was not allowed to because of the
union rules. Leon and Narda married in
1954 and raised two children - Adinda who
became a dance therapist and sadly passed
away last year; and a laat lammetjie Alida
who is an accountant in the film industry.
Leon and Narda are blessed with four
grandchildren. The ninety year olds are
fiercely independent and live in the home
they have occupied for the last 46 years.
SECRETS OF A LONG HAPPY LIFE
Well, Narda claims "vegetables are good
for you", but Leon disagrees! They have
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not escaped their fair share of medical
problems - Narda has a pacemaker and
Leon has had bypass surgery, but they are
both remarkably well and active for their
90 years. They believe in being grateful for
what they have; and developing a positive
attitude towards life; making an effort to
develop a specific talent or interest to keep
active in mind and body. They also strongly
agree that we should be aware of life and
what is going on around us and of what we
are doing that affects society and the world.
Avenue and find a seat to have a cup of
coffee before the night shift. His paintings
focus on the mighty Table Mountain and
Leon's reflections are patent and beautiful
as he brings the mountain to life in bold
graphic strokes of the brush. He feels the
mood of the country and portrays it in the
darker version of Table Mountain - see next
page top right. It is easy to understand why
the darker, brooding version is entitled
"The Rainbow Nation in Turmoil".
LEON'S FAVOURITE INSPIRATION
Leon taught art at the East London Art
School for 6 years before being transferred
to lecture at the Cape Technikon. He loved
teaching, loved passing on his knowledge
and love of the arts to his students.
Satisfaction in his own art expression was
not realised until he retired and he was free
to pursue his favoured style. Both Leon and
Narda are well travelled and have been
When Leon decided he needed a better
education he enrolled at the Michaelis
School of Fine Art. Times were tough - they
had just lost a son to diphtheria, and Leon
took up a part time job with the post office
working every day from 5pm to midnight.
Between his Michaelis lectures and night
work, he would walk down Government
A TEACHER’S REWARD
August 2016 | the muse | 10
Images and text Glynnis Schutte
Leon and Narda Rubens are preparing for an art exhibition to be held in September.
Pinelanders for 46 years and married for 62 years, they share the excitement of
their artistic achievements with Muse readers - leading us through the highlights
of their careers and how fine art, film and photography have shaped their lives
and still provides them with challenges and joy in their nineties!
PINELANDERS
Left: Leon and Narda Rubens. Narda is
showing one of the artworks from the glass
“orb”series. Leon is holding a painting
inspired by their holiday to Mauritius - “the
only good thing about the holiday” says Leon.
The background is of a Table Mountain
inspired painting done by Leon (enlarged
by permission). The smaller version of this
painting seen above in the darker colours is
entitled “The Rainbow Nation in Turmoil”.
to many art galleries - “the only one we
haven’t been to is The Hermitage” quips
Narda. Leon feels their travel experience
enhanced their teaching, so that they could
speak from the heart - one of the most
meaningful journeys was to Burma where
their daughter was doing missionary work.
Leon finds it particularly heart-warming
when he hears about the success of his
past students, such as Paul Emsley who was
chosen to paint the first official portrait
of the Duchess of Cambridge, Catherine
Middleton, for the National Portrait Gallery
in London.
PAINTING EXHIBITIONS
Since retiring in 1989 Leon has had a
number of art exhibitions. Eight years ago
Cecil Skotness, a prominent South African
artist from East London, opened a solo
exhibition for Leon at the Cape of Good
Hope Castle. Leon realised there was a
market for his work even though, in his
own words “It is not pretty - it is not avant
-garde - but there is an element of realism”.
STORIES ARISING FROM NARDA'S ART
The digital age of photography hasn't left
Narda behind, although she doesn't enjoy
working with a computer or "being told
what to do by a computer"! She has bravely
and excitedly taken up painting lessons
with Adolfo McQue (also a previous student
of Leon’s), and paints her own backgrounds
against which she places her chosen
objects for photography. Shown on the
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cover of this Muse edition is a portion of one
her creations featuring a glass paperweight.
There is an intricate story woven behind The
Orb set of works arising from a time when
Narda was recovering from a hip operation.
Her gaze fell upon the glass paperweight
radiating light on the windowsill… and the
story began. “What would happen if orbs
could go wherever they chose to - under
shrubs to meet the diva of plants and fairies,
up to the clouds, down to the sea pools,
up to the base of the mountain, and up
even further to the rainbow - and ... what is
behind the rainbow?”
NARDA’S LOVE OF PHOTOGRAPHY
As a child Narda had been told by her
primary school teacher, an aunt, that she
would never draw, so she concentrated
on photography after being given a
Brownie box camera. When a professional
portrait photographer moved to town
she helped to clean the studio and picked
up as many photography tips as possible.
There was the added bonus of getting
paid and being able to go the cinema
(something her father didn’t really agree
with). After qualifying with a BA degree in
languages Narda headed off to London
to study cinematography but the trade
union rules prevented that, so she did an
apprenticeship in scriptwriting at Ealing
Studios. This training held her in good stead,
not only for the years when she taught
photography at the Cape Technikon, but
especially towards her business venture
with John Hill. The two of them established
The Cape Town Film and Television School,
which they ran successfully for 20 years,
winning gold awards at the London
Amateur Film Festival and producing both
Emmy and Oscar winners.
DOESN’T REGRET NOT BEING ABLE TO DRAW
Narda retired 16 years ago - she has
extensive experience in combining images
using her slides and dark room techniques.
The current challenge is to create the
background for her photography and she
says with a grin “sometimes I like my own
paintings!” Narda has joined the Cape
Town Photographic Society, which meets
in Pinelands, and finds the lectures very
interesting. She enjoys the competitions
(although she doesn’t enter because of
the computer expertise required). Narda
is looking forward now to the exhibition
at the Methodist Church in September;
and also to another solo exhibition at the
Artscape opening at 6pm on 15th August
2016. All Pinelanders are welcome!
Look out for the artworks of Leon and
Narda at the exhibition at the Methodist
Church on the 3rd September. There will
be 11 local artists, including Rae Smit who
featured as a Pinelander in the Muse March
2014 edition. The exhibition runs from 9am
to 4 pm and there will be fun Art Sessions
for beginners and refreshments on sale.
See Calender insert page 2. 
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COMMUNITY NEWS
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KON-TIKI SCOUT
RAFT BUILDING
COMPETITION
By Hazel Mühr
Image by Francois Rossouw
Pickles & Picasso Art Studio
where every child is an artist
Our fun-filled
ART CLASSES
Based in Pinelands, we let
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grandparents or nannies.
We encourage little ones
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KON-TIKI PIONEERING RAFT BUILD
Scouts WP runs a number of annual intertroop competitions in the Western Cape,
e.g. Rayner Senior Hiking, Upton Junior
Hiking and Gordon’s Camping. Kon-Tiki
is the annual raft building competition,
which focuses on pioneering (building
with poles and rope) and is held annually
at the Muizenberg Sea Scout Base at
Sandvlei. Kon-Tiki is different from other
competitions because the entire Scout
Group can be involved, i.e. cubs and
relatives can help the Scouts to build the
raft and then participate in fringe activities
(e.g. outdoor cooking, cross country) on
land, alongside the scouts’ fringe teams,
who compete against other fringe teams in
land-based activities, whilst the raft teams
of 6 scouts compete in scouting skills and
other competitions as they live on the raft
for 24 hours.
FIRST PINELANDS LED BY IMKE MÜHR,
This year the First Pinelands team was led
by Imke Mühr, who was assisted by Ashley
Davies in charge of the fringe team. A
number of parents helped, particularly
Thomas Mühr, who helped to design and
prebuild
the cabin in his driveway over
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COMPLEX PLANNING
The competition is logistically demanding
and takes a great deal of planning and
preparation. Every board is cut to size
and painted to the annual theme before
the time, to make it physically possible
to complete the final construction in
the 13 hours allocated. (No nails, glue,
screws allowed, only rope.) Rafts are
approximately 5m x 6m, constructed of a
frame of gum poles lashed onto 15 to 25
drums, with decking secured to the frame
and a waterproof cabin with a separate loo
constructed on top.
COME TO SANDVLEI NEXT YEAR
Keep an eye out for this event next year
in late March or early April. It’s well worth
coming to Sandvlei to join in the fun. There
is a tuck shop on site where meals can be
purchased, and children, in particular, will
love the spectacle of the opening parade
and the launching of the rafts around noon
of the Saturday. 
Let the music free your body
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1 - 5 AUGUST 2016
A STRONG AND BUOYANT RAFT
Each raft is checked for stringent safety
requirements and seaworthiness before
being allowed out onto Sandvlei. Every
lashing is checked and the raft has to
comply with all nautical laws, e.g. regarding
night lights, flags, sails, life-jackets, and
canoes - right down to kitchen equipment
and loo chemicals.
GET DOWN, FEEL GREAT
OPEN WEEK*
ZERO JOINING FEE
costumes (“Welcome to the Dark Side”!)
were sewn for all the raft crew, as the theme
was “Star Wars”. Themes can be anything
from “Dr Seuss”, to “Down Under”, chosen
to celebrate the year Australian scouts
held their very first Kon-Tiki competition,
and some troops put extreme effort into
costumes and props for the opening
parade before launch.
The ultimate dance-fitness party
will groove you
into shape.
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Mon & Wed • 7pm to 8pm
R40 / class or R250 / month
Pinelands Baptist Church Hall
MONEY MATTERS
eFILING
MADE EASY
1 July 2016 marked the opening of the
new tax season, meaning individuals can
complete and submit their income tax
returns. Crue’s legal advisor and tax expert,
Eric Jordaan, recently appeared on SABC 3’s
Expresso Morning Show to provide insight
on how to make eFiling easy. Here’s how:
The current assessment period
The 2016 tax year started on 1 March 2015
and ended on 29 February 2016, and this is
referred to as the assessment period. The
tax season for individuals runs from 1 July
2016 to 25 November 2016, and during this
period you need to submit your tax return
which is known as an ITR12. This will allow
SARS to reconcile the tax on your income
and the tax deductible expenses for the
year of assessment. Bear in mind that you
can only claim for deductions that were
applicable for the assessment period
(1/3/2015 to 29/2/2016).
Who needs to submit a tax return?
Creating and protecting your wealth
By Sue Torr
Director at Crue Invest
What documents will I need
when filing my tax return?
To get ready to submit your tax return, you
will need the following:
• IRP5 and/or IT3(a) certificates from your
employer or pension fund
• IT3(b) certificates for investment returns
• Financial statements (if applicable)
• Medical aid contribution certificates and
receipts
• Retirement annuity certificates
• Certificates for local interest income
earned
• Logbook and other documents in
support of business travel expenses
• Bank account details
Remember, if you are using eFiling, you
will be required to keep your supporting
documents safely for a period of five years
- in case SARS audits your return.
How quickly will SARS
process my tax return?
If you earn under R350 000 for a full year
from one employer (that’s your total
salary income before tax) and have no
other sources of additional income (for
example, interest or rental income) and
no deductions that you want to claim
(for example medical expenses, travel or
retirement annuities), then you don’t need
to submit a return.
The sooner you submit your return, the
sooner you will receive any refund that is
due to you. Of the R15 billion that SARS
refunded to 1.82 million taxpayers in last
year’s tax season, 95% was paid out within
72 hours of the returns being submitted.
Last year, 95% of returns were assessed
within three seconds and more than 99%
within 24 hours.
What is the easiest way
to submit my tax return?
It is vital to ensure that all information is
accurately captured with information and
figures that reflect on your supporting
documents. For example, for the current
year of assessment, you will only be entitled
to claim retirement fund contributions up
to 15% of your taxable income as the new
27.5% ruling is only applicable to your
2017 return. If you are claiming for medical
expenses that you could not recover from
your medical aid, make sure that the
expenses were incurred during the 2016
tax year. Bear in mind that, if one is audited
by SARS, the taxpayer will be required to
produce all supporting documentation
and information that was used for eFiling.
eFiling is the most efficient way of filing
your tax return, through the excellent
SARS website at www.sarsefiling.co.za. To
complete your registration you need:
• Your tax registration number/s
• Your ID number
• Your personal details
When do I file my tax return?
The date depends on how you submit it
and whether or not you are a provisional
taxpayer. The deadlines are as follows:
• If you are not a provisional taxpayer and
you file your return via eFiling, the due
date is 25 November 2016.
• If you are a provisional taxpayer and you
file your return via eFiling, you must file
by 31 January 2017.
• If you submit your return by post or drop
it off at a SARS branch, irrespective of
whether you are or are not a provisional
taxpayer, the deadline is 23 Sept 2016.
• If you file your return electronically at a
SARS branch, irrespective of whether or
not you are a provisional taxpayer, the
deadline is 25 November 2016.
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Most importantly, tax season provides
fraudsters with fresh opportunities to steal
your money. To avoid becoming the victim
of a SARS scam, bear in mind that SARS will
never request your banking or personal
details via any communication that one
receives by post, email, phone or sms.
Although Albert Einstein believed that “the
hardest thing to understand in the world
is income tax”, the South African Revenue
Service has done a world class job of
streamlining tax filing for all South Africans
via the eFiling system. 
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Above: Eric Jordaan, Crue’s legal advisor and tax
expert, being interviewed on SABC’s Expresso
Morning Show at the start of the 2016 tax season.
FINANCIAL PLANNING WEEK
5 – 9 September 2016
This year, the FPI Financial Planning Week runs
from Mon 5 Sept to Fri 9 Sept. As usual, the Crue
Invest team has put together a full programme
of events that is aimed at raising awareness and
providing service to the community in which
we operate. Crue’s scheduled activities include:
Business Succession Planning · Mon 5 Sept
Complimentary consultations with our finance and
legal experts on business succession planning. Ideal
for any business owners who require advice on the
correct structuring of their shareholder agreements
and supporting policies. Consultations can be
scheduled between 08:30 and 16:30.
Pro Bono Advice Day · Tue 6 Sept
Complimentary consultations between 08:30 and
16:30 with one of our Certified Financial Planning®
professionals to help with any financial planning-needs.
Getting on Track · Wed 7 Sept
Craig Torr will present on financial planning at the Allan
Gray Auditorium at 6pm. The talk is aimed at young
professionals who wish to take charge of their finances.
Drafting of Wills · Thur 8 Sept
Complimentary one-on-one consultations between
08:30 and 16:30 with our legal advisor, Eric Jordaan,
who will assist in the drafting of Wills at no charge.
Financial Literacy Course for Domestic
Workers and Gardeners · Fri 9 Sept
All domestic workers and gardeners in and
around Pinelands are invited to attend this 1-hour
presentation which is delivered in English, Xhosa and
Afrikaans. The presentation provides instruction on
budgeting, saving, debt and the dangers of buying
on credit. The presentation will take place from 10:00
11:00 (venue to be confirmed).
To book for any of the above please
contact Erin White on (021) 530 8500
or email her at erin@crue.co.za.
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PRINCIPALS ARTICLE
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THE ROLE OF A PRIVATE
FACILITATOR IN HIGH SCHOOL
Private
facilitators
are
increasingly
becoming part of the support solution for
children with special learning or physical
needs. They are the much needed extra pair
of hands, eyes and ears and a critical link
between home and school. The ultimate
aim of a facilitator is to assist in bringing
about meaningful learning for the child,
without compromising the integrity of the
curriculum and the assessment process.
Facilitator Training: Recruitment and
selection of a facilitator can easily be a hit
or miss matter. There are very few places of
training for private facilitators, so schools
often provide their own in-service training.
Ultimately, the best training is on the job.
Add to this a supportive staff, realistic
parents and a dedicated facilitator and you
have the winning formula.
Selecting a facilitator: Applicants are
sourced from part-time students needing
a day job for extra income, retirees, exteachers or people who start out as
volunteers. An interview is set up with the
school and the child, where the school
can gauge the suitability of the applicant,
based on the dynamics of the class, the
demands of the curriculum, and the
specific boundaries for the facilitator.
Confidentiality is paramount: It is important
to note that the facilitator is now entering
an environment with access to confidential
information about children. As facilitators
are not bound by the (South African Council
of Educators) SACE code of confidential
conduct, measures to protect confidential
information must be put in place. An
unintentional comment from a facilitator
about even an innocent observation of
another child in the classroom can have
far reaching ethical consequences. Parents
should add a period of probation in their
employment contract with the facilitator.
Transparency and good values: Teenagers
are experts at sussing out mysteries!
Transparency from the start, explaining the
reason and role of the facilitator helps with
the successful integration of the facilitator
into a high school classroom. This is the
ideal place for the enrichment of the values
of helpfulness, nurturing and empathy.
An effective facilitator: Ultimately the private
facilitator blends in with the classroom
background. They are very present but
invisible. They know how to strike a balance
between being alert, but “low key” and “can
fly under the radar”. They are able to keep
a simultaneous eye on their charge and on
the lesson presentation. They can sense
trouble before it happens and take quick
and effective evasive action.
Good facilitator skills: Facilitators are good
communicators and listeners. They can
clarify, rephrase, restate and summarise
a lesson so that the child is able to extract
meaning from what is often perceived as
classroom clamour. They are adept at using
technology, turning voice recordings of
their lesson summaries into MP3 files. They
are super organisers with excellent planning
skills. They never say no to extra notes from
the teacher and keep a master file of every
subject. Yet, they know that the teacher is
in charge of the class. They assist the child
with exam studies, at least three weeks
ahead of time, decreasing exam anxiety.
by Ilona Herman
Deputy Principal
Vista Nova
High School
Pinelands
Well rounded personality : Facilitators are
versatile and flexible. They are caring and
supportive. They are quiet cheerleaders
with a positive and encouraging attitude.
Yet they are firm and consistent. At all times
they are the child’s facilitator and not their
friend. They do not take the child’s social
blunders personally and are not easily
shocked. They are not scared to delve
deep into a school bag to find squashed
sandwiches or smelly socks. Above all they
have a great sense of humour.
The importance of independence: Successful
facilitators make sure that the child
becomes as independent as possible. They
do not create a dependence syndrome!
Facilitation at school is about allowing the
child to learn skills that will help them to do
their best. Facilitators do not succumb to
parental pressure of “I have employed you
so that my child can achieve good marks.”
A fine balance: In his book, Learning Support
Assistants (1998), G. Fox warns against the
facilitator becoming the overgrown pupil,
who answers all the teacher’s questions or
the piggy in the middle, running between
the parent and the school to explain things,
or the spy in the classroom causing mistrust
between the school and the parent or even
the dogsbody doing the skivvy work.
When a successful high school facilitator
was asked what NOT to do, they replied:
Never, ever single out a teenager in front of
his peers or his teacher in the classroom, it
is most embarrassing! 
TRAVEL
August 2016 | the muse | 15
RUNNING FOR
EDUCATION
Ruth Leverton (left)
Kathy Leverton (right)
Wild Coast
114KM OF TRAIL RUNNING
Four years ago my mother showed me
a magazine article – the Wild Coast Wild
Run. Three days of trail running along the
coast from the Kei Mouth to Hole-in-theWall, a total of 114km. Not being a runner
myself, but loving that part of the country,
I agreed to do it with my mom, an avid
runner herself. In January 2013 we were
accepted to run in September that year.
GRUELLING DAY ONE - KNEE INJURY
When September rolled around we drove
up to Kei Mouth, got our kit, listened to
the race briefing and prepared ourselves
mentally for the next three days. Before
sunrise we were at the river mouth waiting
for the ferry to take us across to the official
start line. And then we were off! The first
day is 44km, mostly on sand. With a strong
headwind and a knee injury, I struggled! I
was also not as fit as I should have been!
With the strong wind and slow pace, by the
time we were within 4km of the end point
for Day 1, the tide had turned and the final
river crossing was no longer safe. We were
encouraged, although not forced, to hop
into the sweep vehicle and be driven to
the hotel for the night. Not really wanting
to give up, but not feeling 100% safe
about the river crossing, we succumbed.
Even though the race marshals had told us
otherwise, we were given a DNF (Did Not
Finish) for the day.
GOOD FINISH BUT OVERALL RESULT “DNF”
Day 2 was a bit easier and at just over 35km,
was significantly shorter. We finished no
problems! By Day 3 my knee injury was
causing a lot of pain, but we finished the
34km strongly. Unfortunately though, our
overall race time was still a DNF because
of the first day. Those 4km have been
weighing on me ever since! Towards the
end of last year I decided it was time to
end this unfinished business: however, this
time I would give myself extra motivation
to complete all 114km.
THE 2016 WILD RUN - FOR A GOOD CAUSE
and freezing in winter. The school has
about 165 children from Grade R through
to Grade 7. The school also tries to feed the
learners every day, but this is dependent on
the government feeding programme and
learners are often sent home early because
of empty tummies! Other needs include
blackboards, books (reading and writing),
stationery, educational tools/posters/
games, sports equipment, non-perishable
foods and cooking utensils.
RUNNING FOR EDUCATION - FIRST PROJECT
A local tiler is willing to undertake the
work, and with his quote and estimates of
cost of materials, we have a conservative
budget of at least R25 000 for the tiling of
all five classrooms. The 2016 run is from 1 –
3 September. The goal would be to work on
the school in the December holidays, so as
not to interrupt the students’ learning.
Close to our cottage on the Wild Coast is
the Ndengane Primary School (in Msikaba), CAN YOU SUPPORT NDENGANE SCHOOL?
which is in great need of, well, almost A bank account has been set up to accept
everything! I decided this year to do the donations and there is a Facebook page
run for the school, asking friends, family, for the fundraiser, Running for Education on
colleagues and anyone else who was willing the Wild Coast. From here you can follow
to sponsor me. One Close to our cottage on the Wild a link to Back a Buddy
and sponsor Ndengane
of the biggest needs
Coast is the Ndengane Primary School. The Facebook
the school has is
School, which is in great need of, page Msikaba School
for the floors of
well, almost everything!
also gives information
the five classrooms
to be tiled. The concrete floors are on projects at the Ndengane school. All
crumbling and the children often trip donations will be publicly acknowledged
and hurt themselves. A new classroom to maintain complete transparency with the
has also recently been built, but it is only funds. If you have any queries, concerns,
corrugated iron and wooden beams – no comments or would like to donate, please
insulation! So it will be boiling in summer, email me at kath.leverton@gmail.com. 
Ndengane Primary School in
Msikaba - Kathy Leverton’s
Run for Education Project
Article and photographs - Kathy Leverton
THE LAND AND ITS PEOPLE
For five generations our family has enjoyed
holidays on the Transkei Wild Coast – our
little piece of paradise. Over the years we
have built relationships with local families,
other cottage owners and the land itself.
The Wild Coast is one of the most beautiful
areas in the country, if not the world, and
one cannot help developing a connection
to the land and its people.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Left: Alex at the Optimist Worlds Sailing
Championships. Above: In Italy - Alex on
an obstacle course 200m above the ground
- called an Acrobranch. You have to have the
stomach for heights” he says.
Photograph taken by Matias Capizzano
see www.capizzano.com
OPTIMIST WORLDS
SAILING CHAMPIONSHIPS
PORTUGAL
By Alex Falcon
“The most exciting achievement in my life
so far was during the 2015 Sailing National
Championships, in Wriggleswade, Eastern
Cape, where I was selected to represent
South Africa in Portugal, for the Optimist
Worlds Sailing Championships. The intense
training on and off the water that followed,
was the cherry on the cake because this is
what I love to do! At a certain stage I really
hoped I would skip some school but, no,
this didn’t happen. My teachers, on the
other hand, I must say, were all cheering for
me and wishing me all the best.
FORMULA ONE OF JUNIOR SAILING
The Optimist Worlds is an under 16
competition but the level is so high that
you can call it the Formula One of junior
sailing. Your participation is something you
must write in your CV, if you are considering
making a career out of sailing, like I am
doing. If you have been there, only once in
your life, every sailor will respect you.
STICKING TO THE RULES
In Vilamoura, Portugal there were 255
sailors packed at each start. We had to
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compete in two races per day for six days.
The starts are the most difficult but also the
most important part in a sailing regatta. If
you mess up a start, in a blink - you are dead
last. I have learned to shout a lot to defend
my space at the starts in big competitions
but this is always a very delicate moment.
The judges were also very strict and a lot
of sailors were black flagged - disqualified
for that race even if they did their penalty.
It was essential to follow all the sailing
rules strictly, even the way you moved in
the boat. The sailor who was leading the
championship, got disqualified on the last
day and the one who was second on the
ranking, became the World Champion.
ITALIAN GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT
Since I was the only South African, I was
lucky enough to associate with the Italian
team who had one sailor, Marco, finishing
4th in the championship. Their coach was
amazing. I learned so much from him. Each
morning he could tell us, before each race,
which side to start, which side to beat upwind, what to expect, which current, which
wave, what to avoid. He was also funny.
The best. My new team mates were also
incredible and Marco taught me how to
perform the perfect light wind tack. So,
my result at the end was not exceptional
but each day I was doing better and better
and I can say that the experience was really
great and I am already dreaming of my next
Optimist Worlds, next year, in Thailand.
SAILING AS A PROFESSION
In many countries sailing is seen as a good,
remunerative profession, fully sponsored
by governments or private companies so
you can meet amazing coaches, managers,
team leaders - all very skilled.
HOLIDAY IN ITALY
Once Optimist Worlds in Portugal was
finished, I joined my family in Italy for just
a few days and I had a really great time. In
Tuscany I did some climbing in beautiful
places, with my Uncle Andrea, who also
took me to a model car circuit with jumps
and parabolic turns, something amazing
I have never seen before. Then I went to
Rome where my Grandpa, who builds parts
for helicopters, got a special permit, and
took me to visit an air force base. Uncle
Luca, who is a MTB guide, took me to
some ancient Etruscan tombs and Roman
remains and across incredible waterfalls.
It was unforgettable as was the huge icecream that followed!
I consider myself lucky to have this passion
for sailing and I really hope to have more
opportunities like the one I have just
had." 
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FOOD FROM THE HEART
By Heleen Meyer
Pinelands resident,
foodie and author of
Food from the Heart,
and the new
Make five/Maak vyf.
Serves 4 - 6
500 ml (2 cups) dry red wine
250 ml (1 cup) port or muscadel
500 ml (2 cups) freshly squeezed
ClemenGold or Clementine juice
4 thick strips of rind from the sweet citrus,
peeled with a vegetable peeler
2 cinnamon sticks
4 whole cloves
4 cardamom pods, crushed open
4 whole allspice berries
15-30 ml (1-2 tbsp) soft brown sugar
(optional, depending on the sweetness of
the fruit)
extra sweet citrus slices to serve
1. Place all the ingredients in a large
saucepan over a medium heat. Stir to
dissolve the sugar, if used.
2. Bring to just below boiling point and
allow to simmer gently for 8-10 minutes.
Take care not to boil too rapidly as it
may become bitter.
3. Remove from the heat and serve warm.
Add extra fruit slices to the glasses, if
preferred.
Tips:
1. Add a couple of slices of fresh ginger to
the wine mixture and simmer as above.
2. Enjoy a warm drink during the day by
substituting the red wine and muscadel
for strong Rooibos tea. Simmer until
heated through and sweeten slightly, if
necessary.
Portrait: Neville Lockhart
Food shot: Heleen Meyer
GLÜHWEIN
WITH SWEET
CITRUS
Winter warmth in a glass
Glühwein, literally meaning glowing wine,
has a strong European origin. You will easily
find this warm drink in many a European
country during the cold winter months. In
areas like Germany and Austria it is known
as glühwein, but many countries have their
own name and recipe for it.
Red wine is heated with a selection of
spices like cinnamon, cloves and often star
anise. There are many variations and more
recently, a vanilla pod is no stranger to a
glühwein recipe. Orange juice and rind is
also added and the mixture is sweetened
slightly with honey, sugar or a sweetened
wine like muscadel or port. In the Northern
Hemisphere, winter falls over Christmas
time, so glasses of this mulled wine are
served at many a Christmas festival or
market to warm up. The famous British
food guru Jamie Oliver calls it ‘Christmas in
a glass’ – a rather apt description.
In the South, August is not yet Christmas,
but no one says we can’t enjoy the
same drink during our winter months.
The heating of the wine allows a large
percentage of the alcohol to evaporate,
making this a popular drink before a meal.
Oranges are not always as sweet as we
hope they should be, and if the rind cooks
for too long, it can result in a bitter flavour.
I recently made this recipe with sweet
mandarins from the soft citrus family,
called ClemenGolds. This sweet fruit has a
wonderfully soft rind that is perfect to cook
with. Clementines will also work well, but
make sure that the fruit is really sweet, as this
is the perfect combination with the red wine
and fragrant spices. If the citrus is sweet
enough very little or no sugar is needed.
Enjoy the distinctive winter aromas as an
appetiser or after dinner as a warm dessert
in a glass sometime this month.
Cook up a storm with Make five
Heleen’s recipes are always easy to
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Invest in a signed copy of her recipe book,
Make five/Maak vyf today – it is packed
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Heleen also shares her knowledge in
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www.facebook.com/HeleenMeyerFood or
send an email to heleen.m@iafrica.com to
find out when the next demonstration is
taking place this month.
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