Update

SOUTHERN CAPE NEWS - Harold and Angie Beaumont who ran Angie's G Spot in De Vlugt, are in the process of rebuilding their disrupted lives. The couple lost a court battle against the George Municipality last year when the court ruled that structures on the property were illegal and that they were not allowed to run Angie's G Spot as a business anymore.

In May this year the sheriff personally carried out a demolition order and all structures except the Beaumonts' house and an ablution facility were torn down. The house was also on the list of buildings to be demolished, but the George Municipality agreed to let it remain until such time as plans for a new dwelling were submitted and approved.

On a visit to De Vlugt on Saturday.1 September, George Herald's sister paper, the Oudtshoorn Courant, found the Beaumonts in much better spirit than four months ago when the structures were being taken down.

"We were fortunate that friends lent us two large tents in which we could store all our stuff," said Harold. According to him, the George Municipality had designated a place on the property where they are now allowed to build a new dwelling. He said that plans for a house have been drafted and submitted to the George Municipality by Chris Milne and Associates Architects. "We are re-establishing ourselves and time will tell how things will turn out. We have been making a living on this property for eleven years and are not going to just pack up and disappear."

At the time that the structures on the property were being removed, the Beaumonts were also involved in a different court case involving a neighbour. They approached the court last year to file a case of victimisation and harassment against the neighbour, who they maintain has been harassing them for years. They also maintain that the neighbour is the main cause of the action taken against them by George Municipality.

What is left of Angie's G-Spot after most of the structures have been removed. Two tents were erected to house their belongings. The arrow indicates the spot where they will be allowed to build a new house. They are presently living in the original dwelling circled in white. Photos: Hannes Visser

The Uniondale court issued a protection order in favour of the Beaumonts on 15 August, which is valid for five years. According to the protection order, the neighbour is not allowed to stalk the Beaumonts, enter their property or "send any electronic letters and e-mails" about them.

In a telephone conversation with the Oudtshoorn Courant on Monday 3 September, the neighbour said that he has never stalked or intimidated the couple and that he was going to oppose the ruling regarding the issue of e-mails and electronic letters. "I am part of a conservancy and as such I am the eyes and ears of the conservancy, as is any other member of the public. To stop me from reporting on any issue which contravenes legislation is an infringement of my rights".