6 Tips For Keeping Active In The Winter
With winter upon us there will be lots of cold days that simply make people want to stay inside and keep warm. However, all those days spent indoors is generally accompanied by the winter blues. Fortunately, there are a lot of things one can do to liven things up and keep themselves active in the winter even if it is a bit chilly outside. The following five tips will help you have an active winter and finally beat the winter blues.Tip #1 Yoga or Pilates
Taking a yoga or Pilates class at your local gym will help you get out and about, meet new people, and even tone up your muscles! This is great way to stay active and in shape over the winter so when summer bathing suit season arrives you will be prepared.Tip #2 Take a Bike Ride
A bike ride is fun any time of the year and can be especially enjoyable during the winter because the cool air is refreshing. Just remember to bundle up before heading out on your winter bike ride so you do not get too cold or risk overexposure to the cold weather.Tip #3 Go for a Walk
Going for a walk is always a great way to get yourself in motion. It doesn’t matter if it is a slow leisurely walk or a brisk one you will get benefits from walking and being active. Also, walking during the winter will help you burn some of those calories you might be eating more of.Tip #4 Weekly Meeting with Friends
Scheduling a weekly meeting with friends whether at a coffee shop or alternating friends’ homes is really a great way to stay active in winter and have a lot of fun as well. You will find yourself looking forward to each meeting with your friends.Tip #5 Plant a Winter Garden
If you like to be active in the garden in the spring and summer then there is no reason why you should stop just because the temperature drops. A great idea to keeping active in winter is to plant a winter garden. There are plenty of things to plant no matter what your region, just do a little research on a winter garden for your region and you can have a really active winter.Tip #6 Join a local Gym or self-defense club
Joining a local gym or self defense club is not just about the regular exercise, it is also about meeting and connecting with other people. You become friends with fellow gym people which will help a lot for your phycological health as well.What ever you want to do – just start doing it!
The POPI Act and how it will effect you
Helene Viljoen (Eloff) explains how the POPI Act will effect us.
Especially news.
POPIA and Cookies
You may have noticed the annoying pop-up message like the one below that are mostly the bottom of websites where you are asked to accept the cookies or ignore it.
Well, from July 1st this year all South African web sites will have to have it installed. This is because the POPI Act (Protection of Personal Information Act) will come in effect on the 1st of July 2021. See the explanation below.(1)We can help, if you have a WordPress or Joomla site we can install the necessary plugin for R 350. This will include the installation of the Cookie plugin and a standard generic Privacy Statement, generic Cookie Policy and generic Terms and Conditions
pages which will have to be installed so that all the basis are covered regarding the requirements of the POPI act.This service is either free or with a 50% discount for customers with a service agreement with Optimum Solutions. Discount depends on your service agreement package.Please contact me if you need more information regarding this deal.Herman Pienaar
Optimum Solutions
082 829 6428
herman@ohs.co.za
Well, from July 1st this year all South African web sites will have to have it installed. This is because the POPI Act (Protection of Personal Information Act) will come in effect on the 1st of July 2021. See the explanation below.(1)We can help, if you have a WordPress or Joomla site we can install the necessary plugin for R 350. This will include the installation of the Cookie plugin and a standard generic Privacy Statement, generic Cookie Policy and generic Terms and Conditions
pages which will have to be installed so that all the basis are covered regarding the requirements of the POPI act.This service is either free or with a 50% discount for customers with a service agreement with Optimum Solutions. Discount depends on your service agreement package.Please contact me if you need more information regarding this deal.Herman Pienaar
Optimum Solutions
082 829 6428
herman@ohs.co.zaWhat is a Cookie?
A cookie is a small piece of data that a website asks your browser to store on your computer or mobile device. The cookie allows the website to “remember” your actions or preferences over time.Most Internet browsers support cookies; however, users can set their browsers to decline certain types of cookies or specific cookies. Further, users can delete cookies at any time.Does POPIA apply to cookies in South Africa?
The answer is yes, although the POPIA does not explicitly mention cookies, but POPIA does apply.- A cookie can contain personal information
- The definition of electronic communication means “any text, voice, sound or image message sent over an electronic communications network which is stored in the network or in the recipient’s terminal equipment until it is collected by the recipient” (which can include cookies).
- The definition of personal information includes an online identifier (which can include cookie identifiers).
- The definition of a unique identifier “means any identifier that is assigned to a data subject and is used by a responsible party for the purposes of the operations of that responsible party and that uniquely identifies that data subject in relation to that responsible party” (which can include cookie identifiers).
- If personal information (including by using cookies) is collected, the responsible party must take reasonably practicable steps to ensure that the data subject is aware of many things (section 18).
- One of the duties of the Information Regulator is to monitor the use of unique identifiers and make recommendations to Parliament on the need to take legislative, administrative, or other action (section 40(1)(b)(vii)).
- The regulator must consider any developing general international guidelines relevant to the better protection of individual privacy (section 44(1)(d)).
- The “responsible party must obtain prior authorisation from the Regulator … prior to any processing if that responsible party plans to process any unique identifiers of data subjects:
- for a purpose other than the one for which the identifier was specifically intended at collection; and
- with the aim of linking the information together with information processed by other responsible parties” (section 57).
- Direct marketing by means of unsolicited electronic communications to prospects requires consent (section 69).
A Karoo Adventure!
An adventure! That is what the invite to this Suzuki media event promised. And this was to be an event with a twist. We’d be driving both cars and bikes. Being a biker at heart my first thought was: “No contest. The bike will win.” But as it turned out this was not to be a bike vs car event. Rather, this whole adventure was to showcase that whether you prefer two wheels or four, Suzuki will get you there and then some.
The car used was the Suzuki Ignis. Ultimate Drive already took an Ignis to Gamkaskloof in a previous article, so we knew what a capable little SUV this is. With the wheels pushed out right to the corners the approach and departure angles are good and combined with the short wheelbase the 180mm ground clearance (more than that of the bike, in fact) is more than adequate. It is not a 4×4, but we weren’t heading to off-road trails either. If there’s a road this car will get you there whether it’s muddy, rocky or sandy. Just mind the speed and enjoy the ride.
The 80’s brought us some legendary Dakar bikes. Think Africa Twin, R80GS and of course the Suzuki DR Big! The latest incarnation of the DL1050 V-Strom pays homage to that bike. The historic beak, the styling lines, the rectangular headlight even the striking yellow paint – it’s all there. The new bike’s 20L tank, tubeless tyres and centre stand, all standard features, makes for a very practical adventure tourer (a more in-depth look at this bike in a separate article).
Our 3-day route took us from Grabouw to Barrydale, along Route 62 to Seweweeks Poort and through Bosluiskoof Pass to the Game Lodge Bosch Luys Kloof. The second day saw us backtrack through Seweweeks Poort and head East over Huisrivier Pass and then following the Matjiesrivier gravel road to Kobus se Gat, then over the Swartberg Pass and all the way to Klaarstroom for the night. Meiringspoort flooded and were closed, but reopened and we continued South over the debris all the way to the Old Toll House on Montagu Pass for coffee and pancakes, before the trip ended in George.
We explored some of the off the beaten track roads and encountered road surfaces varying from tar to dirt to mud to rocky, with even sand water crossings thrown into the mix. We experienced Bain’s most famous passes, saw incredible views and vistas, ate local non-franchise food and stayed in historical places. We experienced nature, and the quiet calmness only the Karoo can provide. We had a chance to touch base with our souls, forgetting about deadlines, accounts and restricted movement.
In these extraordinary times people have a yearning to get out again, away from the masses and into the open. There is so much to see, right here on our own doorstep. And you don’t need a million Rand 4×4 to do it. Buy affordable and keep the rest of the budget to explore! The Suzuki Ignis new costs a mere R229 000. The Suzuki DL1050 V-Strom costs R221 900. If you had the cash, which would you buy to have the best adventures?
Photos: Rob Till
Suzuki DL1050XT V-Strom
On the recent Suzuki Karoo Adventure I found myself spending three days on the DL1050XT V-Strom. Having recently bought a new bike in this segment, it was interesting to ride a rival bike for three days. The Suzuki impressed me in several ways. At first, it was difficult not to compare it to my Africa Twin DCT, but this bike does not compete with the Africa Twin DCT. It competes with the Africa Twin Manual. And in that comparison it has a lot going for it.
Firstly, it’s a little cheaper. R221 995 vs R233 800. And while that difference might not sound like much, consider this. The Suzuki comes standard with a rear luggage rack, lower crash bars, a centre stand and tubeless wheels (19” & 17”). So the actual price difference is closer to R30k.
We can continue comparing specs, but after three days in the saddle that is pointless as the bikes are targeting totally different riders and rider styles in my opinion.
The more technical riders and weekend warriors will go for the Honda. It’s a little lighter, has bigger wheels (21” & 18”) and the option of a DCT gearbox that makes a big difference in technical conditions specifically. If you are one of the guys doing trails-type riding on big bikes, this is the option for you.
The Suzuki is aimed at the 80% middle-of-the-road type adventure rider who wants to get out there and see the country. He wants to do it on an honest, reliable adventure bike that is not going to break the bank and will be comfortable to ride over distance. This is where the Suzuki shines. It is so easy to cover distance on this bike. The seat is comfortable, the windscreen is adjustable (without tools), the standard tubeless wheels, crash-bars and centre-stand are practical features, even the suspension is adjustable. The tank is a decent size 20L and is good for up to 350 to 400km.
The bike looks big, but once you throw your leg over, it feels surprisingly small. This is because it is a narrow bike and not intimidating at all. The relatively low seat height (850mm) is welcome and I never felt like I had to manhandle the bike. The instrument cluster is an LCD unit containing all the necessary info, including settings for Throttle Response, Traction Control and ABS. There is even a USB charging point on the side.
The stand-out feature is the styling, paying homage to the DR Big. Personally I would never buy a yellow bike, but in this case it was my colour of choice. This bike was made to be in that colour, there is a lot of heritage there. And it really draws the eye! More than once a member of the public would make mention of the colour specifically.
In this segment and price point the Suzuki should not be overlooked. Yes, something like the KTM 890 or the Honda Africa Twin will be more capable off-road, but they are also more expensive. The Suzuki offers more power and a bigger tank than the BMW GS850 and the Yamaha T7 has a much smaller engine and sparse tech while still costing R200 000. The Suzuki certainly offers a good honest package at a fair price and we should be seeing more of them on the road.
Photos: Rob Till
PEPUDA – HOW CAN CHRISTIANS RESPOND?
Cheryllyn Dudley, Member of Parliament in South Africa (June 1999 to May 2019) and currently serving as Political Analyst at dia-LOGOS, responded by addressing the following two questions:
The purpose of the Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Amendment Bill, 2021 is to address problems identified following a review of the Act. (The second part of the Act, for example, is not yet in operation due, in part, to the regulatory burden placed on all sectors of society, both public and private.)The first part of the Bill (clauses 1 to 3) aims to improve the protection of complainants against discrimination by:* Broadening and amending the scope of the definitions of:(i) “equality” by indicating that it includes equal rights and access to resources, opportunities, benefits and advantages; and(ii) “discrimination” by indicating that intention to discriminate is not required. It is the effect that matters and this makes it easier for complainants to make out a case of discrimination.* Amending section 6 of the Act, (which contains the general prohibition of unfair discrimination), by adding two new subsections as follows: (i) The scope of the prohibition of unfair discrimination is extended to any person who causes, encourages or requests another person to discriminate against others. This enables legal proceedings against such a person.(ii) Provision is made in the Bill for joint and several liability which entails that both the employer and the employee can be held liable for discrimination.* Inserting section 9A in the Act to prohibit retaliation against a person who exercised his or her remedies in terms of the Act.The second part of the Bill (clauses 4 to 9) seeks to:(a) Clarify and reduce certain duties relating to the promotion of equality of the State and public bodies, for example by not requiring municipalities to provide assistance, advice and training on issues of equality so that they can focus on their main mandate namely municipal service delivery to the people.(b) Make use of existing financial reporting and monitoring mechanisms to ensure proper planning, budgeting and reporting on measures implemented to promote equality. State departments, municipalities and certain public bodies will have to provide certain information in their strategic, corporate and business plans instead of having to prepare and develop additional and separate equality plans and action plans as required by the Act.(c) Strengthen accountability for the implementation of measures aimed at promoting equality by ensuring that Annual Reports of Organs of State contain information on what they have done in this regard.(d) Enhance co-ordination and prevent overlapping actions and duties, a Minister must, before issuing regulations and codes of practice or charters, have regard to other measures aimed at promoting equality which are already in place before additional duties are conferred upon bodies. For this purpose, the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development must make available on its website a list of all the Codes issued by the Ministers.(e) Strengthen enforcement of the provisions of the Act, the Bill now criminalises the wilful submission of false information by any person.The amendments make the law more realistically implementable and seeks to clarify and reduce certain duties for the state.The focus of our submissions should be to ensure the burden on Companies, NGO’s and Faith based organisations are equally considered and do not have unrealistic burdens placed on them either. Once the department has considered the submissions and determined whether or not to make any further recommendations, the bill will be submitted to Parliament and considered in the relevant committee where another round of public participation will ensue before proposals are considered and debated and the majority in the committee decide to send it to the National Assembly or NCOP to be debated in the house. If it passes in the one house (which is presently the likelihood due to a solid majority) it then goes to the other and the process begins again with more opportunities for public input and debate. Only once the legislation passes both houses, does it go to the President to be signed into law. Then the department has to make regulations that will assist implementation before the changes can actually be implemented. This is a long process which creates many opportunities for true Christianity to shine through when the object is to win hearts and not necessarily those things we feel entitled to.
- Does it present a threat to FREEDOM OF RELIGION AND BELIEF and
- How can Christians respond to it?
DOES IT PRESENT A THREAT?
The short answer to whether or not PEPUDA (The Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Amendment Bill, 2021) poses a threat to freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is that some, like many in the Jewish Community who feel threatened by what they call ‘hate speech’ on the basis of their race and religion, are likely to support these amendments while others who are accused of ‘hate speech’ themselves on the basis of their religion and belief, will perceive it as a threat.It is good for people to be aware and alert to opportunities and threats in order to ensure maximum protection for affected persons; to retain maximum freedom in general; and to protect freedom of belief in particular. It is therefore important to participate in the legislative process by expressing views and making suggestions.It is not necessarily true however that the proposed amendments will result in entirely adequate protection or that they will result in an entirely abusive situation such as the State telling people and institutions of faith what to believe and how to run their internal affairs as has been claimed by some. State regulation of religion and religious practices, in my view, is not desirable and this matter certainly does require careful consideration of the unintended consequences of over-broadening definitions etc, and as such the well-considered input of FORSA is a useful guide and they are to be commended. I would caution however that the enthusiasm with which their concerns are presented in order to inspire people to be alert and to respond does in itself present a problem if it causes people to act out of fear in a manner that disrespects other people’s concerns and produces decidedly unchristian behaviour in responses. It can also close the ears of the very people we would all like to influence in the interests of achieving better (if not perfect) remedies to the perceived problems the legislation aims to address.In my experience, it is never a good idea to assume that the department or the legislators are the enemy or to treat them as such. There is a far greater chance of persuading people when you do not position yourself as an enemy of the good that is intended, for example, equal rights and access to resources, opportunities, benefits and advantages, or preventing discrimination, prejudice or undermining someone’s dignity.This does not mean we should shrug our shoulders and look the other way either. This is an opportunity to humbly face the problems and at the very least attempt to find ways together to address them. In responding we need to be praying all the time for the right words and attitudes in ourselves and for ears and hearts to be open to wise input. For example, the “no fault” liability proposed by the Bill is at odds with the rest of our law and could punish people for saying or doing things that they did not know to be wrong and where they had no intention to break the law! This and many other aspects flagged for our attention will need our response and careful handling. I feel compelled to say here however that as Christians we should also understand that harm can be done to others even when a person does not do so intentionally and that we would do well not to imply that this excuses us.As Martin Illes has been at pains to remind us lately, there may well come a time that we will be required to obey God rather than Government as Daniel eventually had to do. Let’s remember that Daniel had first honoured God by respectfully working with and obeying the Government in every other way possible, building trust and a good reputation that made his action which was the exception and not the rule a testimony – it was not an act of self-protection or fighting for one’s own comfort.In our responses, we should not forget that the Bible speaks decisively to this issue. Romans 13:1-2 says: “Obey the government, for God is the One who has put it there. There is no government anywhere that God has not placed in power. So those who refuse to obey the law of the land are refusing to obey God, and punishment will follow.” It seems that we are expected to be good citizens and that the church and state should work together for good. Chapter 13 of the Apostle Paul’s Letter to the Romans, reads, in part: “Let every person be subject to the governing authorities; for there is no authority except from God, and those authorities that exist have been instituted by God.”We can choose to see this whole process as an opportunity for us as Christians to model a behaviour that is not in line with our natural human inclination to be defensive, rebellious and to fight. We can choose to let our words spread hope and not fear, love and not enmity, wisdom and not folly, humility and not superiority and arrogance.
The purpose of the Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Amendment Bill, 2021 is to address problems identified following a review of the Act. (The second part of the Act, for example, is not yet in operation due, in part, to the regulatory burden placed on all sectors of society, both public and private.)The first part of the Bill (clauses 1 to 3) aims to improve the protection of complainants against discrimination by:* Broadening and amending the scope of the definitions of:(i) “equality” by indicating that it includes equal rights and access to resources, opportunities, benefits and advantages; and(ii) “discrimination” by indicating that intention to discriminate is not required. It is the effect that matters and this makes it easier for complainants to make out a case of discrimination.* Amending section 6 of the Act, (which contains the general prohibition of unfair discrimination), by adding two new subsections as follows: (i) The scope of the prohibition of unfair discrimination is extended to any person who causes, encourages or requests another person to discriminate against others. This enables legal proceedings against such a person.(ii) Provision is made in the Bill for joint and several liability which entails that both the employer and the employee can be held liable for discrimination.* Inserting section 9A in the Act to prohibit retaliation against a person who exercised his or her remedies in terms of the Act.The second part of the Bill (clauses 4 to 9) seeks to:(a) Clarify and reduce certain duties relating to the promotion of equality of the State and public bodies, for example by not requiring municipalities to provide assistance, advice and training on issues of equality so that they can focus on their main mandate namely municipal service delivery to the people.(b) Make use of existing financial reporting and monitoring mechanisms to ensure proper planning, budgeting and reporting on measures implemented to promote equality. State departments, municipalities and certain public bodies will have to provide certain information in their strategic, corporate and business plans instead of having to prepare and develop additional and separate equality plans and action plans as required by the Act.(c) Strengthen accountability for the implementation of measures aimed at promoting equality by ensuring that Annual Reports of Organs of State contain information on what they have done in this regard.(d) Enhance co-ordination and prevent overlapping actions and duties, a Minister must, before issuing regulations and codes of practice or charters, have regard to other measures aimed at promoting equality which are already in place before additional duties are conferred upon bodies. For this purpose, the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development must make available on its website a list of all the Codes issued by the Ministers.(e) Strengthen enforcement of the provisions of the Act, the Bill now criminalises the wilful submission of false information by any person.The amendments make the law more realistically implementable and seeks to clarify and reduce certain duties for the state.The focus of our submissions should be to ensure the burden on Companies, NGO’s and Faith based organisations are equally considered and do not have unrealistic burdens placed on them either. Once the department has considered the submissions and determined whether or not to make any further recommendations, the bill will be submitted to Parliament and considered in the relevant committee where another round of public participation will ensue before proposals are considered and debated and the majority in the committee decide to send it to the National Assembly or NCOP to be debated in the house. If it passes in the one house (which is presently the likelihood due to a solid majority) it then goes to the other and the process begins again with more opportunities for public input and debate. Only once the legislation passes both houses, does it go to the President to be signed into law. Then the department has to make regulations that will assist implementation before the changes can actually be implemented. This is a long process which creates many opportunities for true Christianity to shine through when the object is to win hearts and not necessarily those things we feel entitled to.HOW CAN WE RESPOND?
Speaking truth to power whether you are an MP, an NGO, CBO or individual requires you to firstly state your concern clearly and precisely (long preambles do not help). Express your concerns respectfully and graciously, briefly, honestly, accurately (without exaggeration, grandstanding or fear mongering). It will make you so much easier to listen to.Working together with legislators and the community on issues, I have found, produces results and increased success in engaging the hearts and minds of decision makers. With all the noise, agendas, attention-seeking, speaking for the sake of speaking, uninformed and ill-informed propagandists, it is a great blessing to find people that have applied their minds responsibly to the specific issues and offer information and recommendations that are informed by Biblical standards, academic research, an understanding of the law of the country and feedback from relevant stakeholders, not just hearsay.Explain how your concern will affect people and what you are asking Parliament or government to do about it. Recommend what you believe is the best way to solve the problem and how you think this can be done in the simplest and most effective way. Link your recommendation to what relief it would bring and how consequences for others could be avoided. Make available the names of who you have consulted and who you represent on the issue.FOR MORE INFORMATION
The Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Amendment Bill, 2021(PEPUDA) is available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za. The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has invited interested parties to submit written comments on the proposed amendments to the ActComments must be submitted to the Department of Justice by WEDNESDAY, 30 JUNE 2021- For the attention of Ms F Bhayat
- addressed to The Director-General: Justice and Constitutional Development Private Bag X81 Pretoria 0001
- delivered at SALU Building, Room 23.23, 316 Thabo Sehume Street, Pretoria
- emailed to: fbhayat@justice.gov.za or
- faxed to 086 754 8493.
Garden Route Motorcycles celebrates 1 year!
In the beginning of 2020 the rumours started.
What was happening behind the covered windows at Paddagat Shopping Centre, Shop 2, Cnr 3rd st & Knynsa rd, George? Rumour had it that a new bike shop was about to open in George. People came and went, boxes were unloaded, people tried to get sneak peeks through the covered windows. Here and there a photo leaked. Rows and rows of helmets, boots, tyres and other gear were lining the shelves. And just as all was about to be revealed… Covid hit. Lock-down!
Hardly the ideal way for a business to start. People were held up at home and weeks turned into months. When restrictions were eventually lifted people tried to make sense of a new world. It was in this gloomy time of few highlights that Garden Route Motorcycles opened. Motorcycles, gear and the open road shone like a gleaming light of hope, beckoning riders to ride once more! And ride they did.
One year later and Garden Route Motorcycles celebrated their first year in business with a discount sale, complete with free coffee and cake. This was the owner, Paul Manolas’ way to thank all his customers, ranging from Cape Town to Plett, for their patronage during the first year. Having big ranges of bike accessories, tyres and gear, of all sizes and in stock, seems to have been the winning recipe. On top of this a first rate workshop behind glass and a friendly staff always on hand to help ensures that customers come back time after time. And the story does not end here. This is but the first chapter in what is an expanding enterprise. But that surprise will be revealed on a future date…
*We at Ultimate Drive congratulate Garden Route Motorcycles on their successful year and wish that they will go from strength to strength in the years to come.
GEORGE MUNICIPALITY DAM WATER UPDATE: 19 May 2021
Dam level: 100% (unchanged since last week)Estimated level at new dam wall height: 85,72% (up from 83,48%)Rainfall since 13 May 2021: 20mmDemand/usage: 30,128 megalitres(Please note the dam level indication is based on the spillway and dam wall height before it was raised, the latter is the new unofficial estimation based on preliminary calculations ahead of re-callibration of the dam. Re-calibration has commenced and is dependent on several factors. Adjusted official readings will be implemented and reported once new capacity has been confirmed, the time period of this is unknown).Section 2B water restrictions for George have been lifted by Council on 25 March 2021, but implemented for Uniondale.Uniondale water restrictions details on https://www.george.gov.za/civil-engineering/water/Report water leaks and burst pipes to 044 801 9262/66 or after hours at 044 801 6300, as soon as you notice them.
Shackbuilder in Groot-Brak
Dit is voor 6 ….. pikdonker en koud ….. die jongmanne sing in die shower ….. Hulle het vroegoggend gaan hardloop by Suiderkruis in Groot Brakrivier. Jongmanne en vroue wat tipeer word as “werkloos” volgens die stats van die land. Hierdie is anders – alle jeug soek die geleentheid – net n geleentheid. 
Binne twee weke hoor ons weer die sane-gesang van wat ons moet doen vir die jeug. Ons weet wat hulle moet doen en wat gedoen moet word. Opleiding en n geleentheid. Hulle wil bou en die land en gemeenskap n beter plek maak. Hulle is vreesloos – energiek – gewillig – hulle is great kids. Hulle is onverskrokke in wat hulle doen – Bouers van n beter lewe – Shackbouers. Paraat soos hulle in die Oggend gereed maak om te gaan bou. Gister laat middag hoor Ek een van hulle sê: Ouma môre bou is klaar – Ouma moet nog die dubbel bed Sien wat ons gaan insit – twee groot vensters met n tralie vir Ouma”. Hulle is super great jongmense – goeie en mooi harte – hulle bou die land. Groetnis vanuit n koue Brak.Quinton Adams
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Two Days Left ….. Please Support and Thanks to the People who have supported thus far.Our Lucky Draw Competition in Support for The Backyard Varsity Field Trip to Great Brakrivier.
Binne twee weke hoor ons weer die sane-gesang van wat ons moet doen vir die jeug. Ons weet wat hulle moet doen en wat gedoen moet word. Opleiding en n geleentheid. Hulle wil bou en die land en gemeenskap n beter plek maak. Hulle is vreesloos – energiek – gewillig – hulle is great kids. Hulle is onverskrokke in wat hulle doen – Bouers van n beter lewe – Shackbouers. Paraat soos hulle in die Oggend gereed maak om te gaan bou. Gister laat middag hoor Ek een van hulle sê: Ouma môre bou is klaar – Ouma moet nog die dubbel bed Sien wat ons gaan insit – twee groot vensters met n tralie vir Ouma”. Hulle is super great jongmense – goeie en mooi harte – hulle bou die land. Groetnis vanuit n koue Brak.Quinton Adams
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Two Days Left ….. Please Support and Thanks to the People who have supported thus far.Our Lucky Draw Competition in Support for The Backyard Varsity Field Trip to Great Brakrivier.We have received a donation of two Boxes of Wine from Zevenwacht Wine Estate:
The Price:
4 Boxes of Wine Zevenwacht Wine Estate:
12 Bottles of Sauvignon Blanc 2020 Zevenwacht
12 Bottles of Merlot 2017 Zevenwacht.
Donation: R100. The Draw will take place on the 21st of May
Find the banking details below.
Banking Details:The Shackbuilder NPC
Bank: Nedbank Acc: 1178396819
Branch: 198765. Type: Current Account
Much Appreciation
Quinton Adams
3 Amigos Mossel Bay to George Relay Challenge.
Three challenged athletes, one goal.
On the 25th May 2021 at 07h00, three people living with disabilities will attempt to build a “Bridge” between Mossel Bay and George by participating in a three man relay.
Pieter Koekemoer a police officer in the service of the Mossel Bay SAPS who is an amputee with his right leg being removed from just below the knee will cycle from the tourist office in Mossel Bay to Greatbrak. A distance of 25km.
Carl De Campos, a visually impaired athlete will then take over the reigns where upon he will run 15km on the back roads past Glentana towards the Airport for the next 15km.
Sean Snyman, a 57 year old with a brachial plexus of the right arm which is no longer operational will complete the trio will take over the baton and complete the 55km course.
The aim of this challenge which will take place on Africa day is to show case the tenacity of people living with disabilities and also to raise funds for beach wheelchairs to be used in both towns allowing wheelchair users the opportunity to experience the sea which up until now has not been possible. These wheelchairs are expensive and cost approximately R60 000 each and we would like to see at least 2 in the District but more would be better. They will also be carrying a message from the Mossel Bay to George committing to creating a better environment for people living with disabilities and creating the preferred destination for them through acknowledging the right to Universal Accessibility.
We are appealing to you as individuals, companies and organizations to help us realize this dream by pledging your support in this document but also by committing to a donation which will be used for this cause.
The Disabled Road Race Foundation has offered to assist us with the fund collection with the following banking details.
Disabled Road Race Foundation
Current Account
Account number 2506031006
Branch Code 198765
Swift Code NEDSZAJJ
Reference 3 Amigos Relay Challenge email
Proof of payment to business@bip2965.co.za
Please take the liberty of sharing this link to all your friends and family not to mention businesses that you believe will get behind this project.