Die wintermôre by Kirstenbosch Botaniese Tuin is koel en vars.

The winter mornings at Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden are cool and fresh.

'n Dun mis lê oor die groen heuwels.

A thin mist lies over the green hills.

Pieter, 'n gepassioneerde botanis, stap met sy notaboek in sy hande.

Pieter, a passionate botanist, walks with his notebook in hand.

Sy droom is om 'n nuwe plantvariant te ontdek.

His dream is to discover a new plant variant.

Hy dink dit kan plantbewaring help.

He thinks it could help plant conservation.

Annelise, die projekbestuurder, hou hom dop.

Annelise, the project manager, keeps an eye on him.

Sy is deeglik en hou van planmeisnie.

She is thorough and likes meticulous planning.

Sy wil seker maak dat die projek binne begroting bly.

She wants to ensure the project stays within budget.

Pieter se idees is goed, maar sy is bekommerd oor die koste.

Pieter's ideas are good, but she worries about the costs.

Hulle twee werk saam aan 'n belangrike projek.

The two are working together on an important project.

Hulle wil die unieke plante van Suid-Afrika bewaar.

They want to preserve the unique plants of South Africa.

Pieter weet van 'n gebied in die tuin waar hy 'n potensiële nuwe variant gesien het.

Pieter knows of an area in the garden where he has spotted a potential new variant.

Maar dit is moeilik.

But it is challenging.

Dit sal duur wees om verder te ondersoek.

Investigating further would be expensive.

Pieter en Annelise gaan sit by 'n klipbankie.

Pieter and Annelise sit on a stone bench.

Pieter sê dat hy moet waag.

Pieter says he must take a risk.

Hy wil vinnig laboratoriumtoetse doen.

He wants to conduct lab tests quickly.

Annelise frons.

Annelise frowns.

Die begroting is styf.

The budget is tight.

Hul tyd is min.

Time is short.

Maar sy verstaan ook Pieter se passie.

But she also understands Pieter's passion.

"Nog 'n kans kan ons groot resultate bring," sê hy.

"Another chance might bring us great results," he says.

Annelise dink diep.

Annelise thinks deeply.

Sy wil nie dat die projek misluk nie, maar sy weet ook dat ontdekkings eenders belangrik is.

She doesn't want the project to fail, but she knows discoveries are equally important.

'n Week later vind die klimaks plaas.

A week later, the climax occurs.

Pieter keer terug van die gebied.

Pieter returns from the area.

Sy oë blink.

His eyes are shining.

Hy het iets gevind!

He has found something!

Hy vra om meer hulpbronne.

He asks for more resources.

Hy weet die toetse is dringend.

He knows the tests are urgent.

Annelise voel die druk van die skenkers.

Annelise feels the pressure from the donors.

Maar sy sien die hoop in Pieter se oë.

But she sees the hope in Pieter's eyes.

"Goed," sê sy uiteindelik.

"Alright," she finally says.

"Ons sal die laboratoriumtoetsen doen.

"We will do the lab tests.

Maar daar moet 'n plan wees.

But there must be a plan."

"Die toetse bevestig Pieter se vermoede.

The tests confirm Pieter's suspicion.

Hulle het 'n nuwe plantvariant.

They have a new plant variant.

Die resultaat bring groot lof.

The result brings great praise.

Die projek kry aansien in die wetenskaplike gemeenskap.

The project gains esteem in the scientific community.

Pieter leer die waarde van beplanning.

Pieter learns the value of planning.

Annelise word meer oop vir berekende risiko's.

Annelise becomes more open to calculated risks.

Teen die einde van die winter is die projek 'n sukses.

By the end of winter, the project is a success.

Die tuin is winterpragtig.

The garden is beautiful in winter.

Pieter en Annelise stap glimlaggend deur die paadjies.

Pieter and Annelise walk smiling through the pathways.

Hulle weet, saam kan hulle meer bereik.

They know they can achieve more together.

Hulle werk het 'n verskil gemaak.

Their work has made a difference.

En Kirstenbosch bly 'n simbool van groei en hoop.

And Kirstenbosch remains a symbol of growth and hope.