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to the high water mark, ruining forever the sensitive ecology. But that didn’t matter at the time – nor did the free for all stripping of the rocks until there was hardly an oyster or mussel left.

It’s a pattern that has been repeated many times over. Property prices have skyrocketed. The original stands were sold at prices as low as R790 on very easy terms. Those same stands are now worth millions. If only your dad had bought a few back then…wouldn’t you be sitting pretty now, hey!

But only a few have made fortunes – many more have lost their boots.

This worries me … I have seen people putting their life savings into ventures that are doomed to fail and I feel desperate for them. It is not in our collective interest for local businesses to fail.

Restaurants and coffee shops are high on the list. People with little or no experience in the industry buy or start something that they think is going to give them the lifestyle they crave – a slower, gentler lifestyle. But the reality is often a far cry from what they were expecting and invariably they hit the wall.

Now, with the oversupply of retail outlets of every description here and the massive amount of choice the consumer is faced with it, I fear that there will be

allito is a word that conjures opportunity in the minds of those who are looking for it.

It was launched as a speculative offer in the fifties by a group of clever chaps led by Dr Eddie Rubenstein who bought a strip of coastal land from Basil Townsend, the so called Squire of Compensation who owned a vast sugar estate here.

Eddie obviously had an eye for the ladies and named his embryonic venture after a pair of shapely female legs clad in sheer Ballito hosiery. It was an interesting time a kind of cross between White Mischief and Mad Men that made and lost fortunes for those who chose to spin the wheel.

And fortunes were made in property speculation here. A huge amount of apartheid era cash went into the ground here and up into the sky. The monolithic La Ballito, Ballito’s old skyscraper, built before town planning and building regulations could catch up with it, was originally created to accommodate policemen and their families on a holiday break from the smoke. In the scramble some canny developers managed to acquire title deeds that incorporated the beach up

many more casualties before our local population reaches a level big enough to sustain them all.

Advertising becomes critical in determining the viability of almost any venture you can think of but to reach the right market it is important to explore what advertising is going to work best for the budget you are prepared to expend.

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he decision to sell your home is a big one, and generally involves both emotional and financial factors.

The reasons for selling your home are many and varied, it is important to consider the tax implications so you are prepared for any potential liability that may arise.

As a service to our Harcourts Dolphin Coast clients we strongly recommend that you consult with your tax adviser to consider and establish any potential tax liability which will need to be factored into your decision.

Often it coincides with a change in circumstances – such as a new job requiring relocation, a baby on the way, or perhaps children leaving the nest resulting in downsizing.

Tax on capital gains was introduced with effect from 1 October 2001 and applies, subject to certain exclusions, to gains made on the disposal of capital assets from this date.

Although we often hear of the term ‘capital gains tax’, this is a misnomer as no separate tax applies to capital gains, rather a portion of the gain (40% in the case of individuals) is included in your taxable income and subject to income tax according to a sliding scale along with your other earnings for the tax year.

The effective tax rate payable on a capital gain is dependent on the income tax bracket into which you fall and can range from 0% for individuals under the tax threshold to 18% for those who have income in excess of R1.5 million (40% of the gain x 45% marginal tax rate).

HOW IT IS CALCULATED The capital gain for tax purposes is calculated as the difference between the proceeds i.e. the selling price and the base cost. The base cost of a property would include all costs of acquiring the property (purchase price, transfer duty, legal costs etc.), the cost of capital improvements to the property (these will exclude the costs of maintaining the property) and selling costs such as advertising or agent’s commission.

Since only the gain after 1 October 2001 is taxable, the portion of the gain that relates to the period prior to this date (for properties acquired before this date) is excluded. This is calculated by using either the market value as at 1 October 2001 or an amount determined in terms of a time-based formula.

R2 MILLION EXCLUSION ON YOUR PRIMARY RESIDENCE Where the selling price of the property is less than R2 million the entire capital gain or loss must be excluded for tax purposes. The Act also provides that the first R2 million of a capital gain or loss on disposal of a primary residence must be disregarded.

Where a property is jointly held, such as in the case of a married couple, the gain as well as the R2 million exclusion must be ‘shared’ equally by the owners.”

An example for this: If Mr and Mrs Smith dispose of their house with a base cost of R3 million for a selling price of R5.5 million, their capital gain will be equal to R 2.5 million. After deducting the joint R2 million exclusion they will be left with a net gain of R500 000. They will each

then include R250 000 of this gain in their next annual return.

Individual taxpayers are also currently entitled to an annual general capital gain exclusion of R40 000 on top of the primary residence exclusion, thus potentially bringing each portion of the final net gain down to R210 000.

Therefore Mr and Mrs Smith would then each have R84 000 (40% x R 210 000) included in their taxable income. If Mr Smith is in the 26% tax bracket and Mrs Smith in the 41% tax bracket, the tax payable on their capital gain would be R 21 840 and R 34 440 respectively. In this case their combined tax works out to be about 1% of the selling price as the primary residence exclusion and the inclusion rate assist in keeping the effective tax on the disposal relatively low.

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HOME-BASED BUSINESSES AND CAPITAL GAINS If a homeowner carried on a profitable business from the property and has claimed a portion of household expenses against his income earned in this regard, then the gain from the property must be split between the portion that relates to the business and the portion that relates to the primary residence.

Only the latter may be offset by the R2 million primary residence exclusion. For example: Susie has set up a room in her home from which to run her consulting business. This room comprises 15% of the floor space of the house. She sells this property and makes a capital gain of R 1.5 million.

Ordinarily, if she had not carried on a business from her home, there would be no tax implications on this disposal as the gain falls below the R2 million exclusion.

In this case she will be taxed on the portion that relates to her business, therefore she will need to declare a capital gain of R225 000 (15% of R 1.5 million). From this she can deduct the annual exclusion to arrive at a net gain of R 185 000. This will result in an amount of R74 000 being included in her taxable income to be taxed at her marginal rate.

The above scenario should not discourage a homeowner from deducting home office expenses when they carry on a business from home as the tax savings to be gained from the deductions over the years will usually exceed any capital gains tax liability that will arise in the future.

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SECONDARY PROPERTIES AND CAPITAL GAINS It is important for homeowners to bear in mind that only one house may be regarded as a primary residence at any one time. Therefore if the property disposed of by the Smiths was their weekend holiday home, SARS would not regard this as their primary residence and they would be unable to claim the R2 million exclusion.

They would each, therefore, declare a net gain of R1.24 million (R2.5m x 50% less R40 000 annual exclusion each), which would result in R496 000 being included in their taxable income. Their tax liabilities from the disposal would increase substantially to a minimum of R128 960 and R203 360 respectively, possibly more as this additional income could push them into a higher tax bracket – resulting in a combined tax equal to at least 9% of the selling price.

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Ashton College News Joe Erasmus – CEO Ashton College

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any of us have recently observed how both Public and Independent schools have come under fire for a variety of reasons. In some cases with very legitimate issues - and yes, there are no excuses for fraud, sexual harassment and mismanagement.

On the other hand, there are the unjust and unfair interpretations of either political or personal issues.

To a large extent a majority of the situations invariably involve a disgruntled parent who has transgressed their contract with the school. I still honestly believe we are so blessed with good Public and Independent schools, and who, without a doubt, together with their administrative and teaching staff, spend the majority of their time building reputable institutions with the emphasis on quality and stability. There are so many positive accomplishment and achievements at our schools, and sadly this is never breaking news and passes by unnoticed, and often just taken for granted.

WE have often seen poorer schools that are under-resourced but have delivered first class results, while wealthier, resourceful schools have underperformed. It is obvious here that Leadership and Passionate teaching plays a major role.

In any education institution where you are catering for a crosspollination of cultures, colour and socio-economic groups, one will be challenged. The simple philosophy of ‘you cannot please everybody all of the time’, rings true.

I always find it amazing how quickly a school becomes a target due to the indiscretions of some of the students for incidents that take

place over a weekend and out of school time. Suddenly the school becomes the custodian and are expected to find resolutions. The school’s reputation now is at stake and people are quick to name and shame – whether right or wrong.

My question is “What role have the parents played’?

Forget the fact that so much time and effort is invested

from various sources to create a positive ethos to build and grow an excellent educational environment by dedicated and passionate staff. It is a given fact that at any school, teachers will spend more time with the students (approximately 8 hours) than the students spend with their own families. Ultimately the character is moulded at home and extended at school. No child should arrive at a school and change their personalities to fill a different role.

I together with the staff, believe that students should be Value-Driven as opposed to being Rules-Driven. If Values, Morals and Respect are in place, rules just fall into a daily routine with little thought. Children will mould their lives on what they experience and what they observe. Role models, trust relationships, integrity, loyalty, authenticity – should be dinner-table discussions.

My belief is that we are in for some interesting times.

We will be challenged, but if anything, let us all support our schools, no matter where they are and add positive support where we can. It does make a difference and builds character preparing the youth for their journey beyond school.

Full Cream Ahead – the Ship is Launched!

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ull Cream, a new marketing, branding and social media company in Ballito moved into their new offices on Friday 29th Sep.

Life & Style attended the opening and we were treated to snacks, drinks and a grand tour of their new premises in Warne house, Garlicke Drive, Ballito.

The spread of delicious snacks provided by Justine Lindsay Food (ex personal chef for F1 driver Hamilton and Schumacher) and it was awesome!

We wish Hailey Leitch and her team well in their new offices.

GOOD LUCK to all the students and schools in our community for the final term of 2017.

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T is never over until the fat lady sings!

Going into the final round of the SARMC 2017 Karting Championship in 6th place and 50 points behind 2nd placed Jurie Swart, he almost had to achieve the impossible. BirelArt team mate, Bradley Liebenberg clinched his fourth DD2 SA title, and having won the Africa Open, had booked his place in the Rotax Grand Finals. This created the opportunity for one of three drivers, Jurie Swart (2nd); Ivana Cetcinich (4rd); Justin Allison (5th) and Benjamin Habig (6th) to perform flawlessly, score maximum points and join Liebenberg and the remaining class SA title champions, at the Rotax Grand Finals which will be held in Portugal from 4 – 11 November.

Habig qualified 6th but managed to finish 4th in Heat 1. More importantly he set the fastest time which put him on pole alongside team mate Bradley. But heat 1 dealt a bitter blow to Swart and Cetcinich when they were involved in an incident, and both finished way down in the much needed points. Habig won the remaining three heats to clinch the overall win for the day. Second overall was

the SA Champion Bradley Liebenberg, with Eugene Britz in 3rd. Habig is also currently leading the KZN Championship in DD2.

“I am very excited with this overall victory at the final round of the 2017 SA Championship event, and to qualify for the Rotax World Finals as a member of Team South Africa is the cherry on top,” said an elated Habig. “I had a fairly frustrating start to the year, so this was a great finish and I am honoured to be part of the SA Team alongside Bradley Liebenberg in the DD2 class,” he added.

Habig and Liebenberg have been karting in the same class for the last 7 years and been rivals on the track and great friends off the track, treating spectators to close, and clean racing resulting in top finishes.

“Having changed to the BirelArt chassis this year has paid off, and the BirelArt chassis will be run at the Worlds.”

Benjamin competed in Italy in 2012, then in Grade 8 at Ashton International College, was a member of the 2014 team in Spain where Team SA clinched the Cup of Nation. He is now a first year B.Com student at University of Pretoria.

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“A MACHINE TOOK MY JOB” - Eric’s Story

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t’s been five months since the machines took over…

Five months since Eric was told he wouldn’t be needed any more; that the new boom-gate and parking-ticket system meant that his job as a car-guard at the local Ballito mall was going to be terminated.

His salary had been meager, but along with the tips he received from shoppers (who were often touched by his warm smile and eagerness to assist), he was able to put food on the table for his wife and three children. Having fled political violence in the Congo, Eric arrived in South Africa searching for a better life for his young family… He has all the right papers. His English is good. His French is better.

But it’s hard finding work if you’ve never received a formal qualification, and it’s doubly hard if you’re a foreigner on top of that.

After a friend vouched for his character, Eric finally got a job as a car-guard: first at a shopping centre in Durban, but when ticket-operated boomgates were introduced there, the guards were given the boot and the machines won out. However, impressed by his work ethic, Eric’s manager referred him to the company that had received a contract for providing mall car-guards in Ballito… Eric seized the opportunity with both hands.

Car-guarding might not have been much of a job, but it was his job, and it meant he could provide for his family.

It took a few years, but the machines eventually followed him to Ballito. Five months ago, along with 15 other guards, Eric was retrenched again – his job replaced by robots for the second time. He hasn’t been able to find work since.

Eric’s tragic story is a localized example of a global concern: the rise of automated machines replacing human jobs across just about every industry imaginable. The debate on the virtues of efficiency and “progress” at the

expense of human labour has been raging since at least the Industrial Revolution, and it’s only going to be gaining more steam as continuous advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and so-called “machinelearning” mean that clever computerized machinery poses an unprecedented threat to global job security.

With three kids to feed and shelter, Eric gives a human face to cost of automated machines on our doorstep. When I meet him at his threadbare home near Groutville, his desperation is palpable. He just wants to work, he says – any job will do.

Just as long as he can put food on the table again… *Life & Style would like to write the next chapter in Eric’s story – but we need your help. If you would be interested in interviewing Eric for a job, please message the Life & Style WhatsApp line on 076 821 7646 or send an email to editor@lifeandstyle.org. za and we will get in touch...

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CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR BELINDA BOLTE 1-2-1 PERSONAL PUPPY AND DOG TRAINING

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Escape Behaviour THIS PROBLEM CAN TAKE TWO FORMS: One is anxiety related, where the dog cannot stand the desolation of being left alone and will try to dig through doorways and windows in order to follow its human.

The other is the ‘escape artist’ [lets call them HOUDINI] who regardless of what obstacles are placed in their way – they will go under, over, or through them to escape from the confines of their home and explore the big wide world.

It is this second category that we are going to deal with.

The two elements that need to be explored are: 1.What is the external incentive that is encouraging the dog to escape?

2.What steps have been taken to ensure that the environment is secure?

By discovering what it is that makes the dog so dedicated in its attempts to get out, we can either remove the incentive or satisfy it in our home.

For example if it is simply a lack of mental stimulation, increased adventures away from home which are controlled exercises can satisfy the urge that the dog is choosing to satisfy for itself. The solution is taking your dog for daily walks.

If your dog is an intact male then consider neutering, as this could be the long-term cure for the escaping Houdini and wondering Romeo.

Some dogs are keen to escape on just one day of the week, usually rubbish day, the simple solution is to keep your dog indoors until the rubbish has been collected.

Alternatively a sensible solution is to make the environment more secure. Building higher fences is not always the answer for the dog that is a climber. Turning the top of the fence inwards at a 45-degree angle is a much better solution.

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MANAGING ESCAPE BEHAVIOUR: Provide your dog with some stimulating activities like walking for 30 to 45 minutes a day or a training session which includes some games and fun before you depart.

Make your departure a non-event; there is no need for big goodbyes and long explanations as to where you are going and stop feeling guilty about leaving your dog at home.

Create a dog departure strategy routine where you leave your dog feeling calm and satisfied.

If your dog is still a puppy or under 3 years then provide a few toys that will keep them busy and stimulated while you are away.

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QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN DE-CLUTTERING YOUR WARDROBE: 1. Do I LOVE it? You have to LOVE it to keep it!

2. Is it my Colour? Get Colour coded! Find out which colours suit your hair colour, eye colour & skin tone. This will eliminate those items which you have been holding onto but you don’t seem to wear often.

3. Does it suit my figure type? This will also narrow down the process.

4. Does it suit my personality? Often we are given gifts from family or friends. They tend to buy items because they like them, but they do not necessarily suit your personality.

5. Does it suit my current lifestyle? Sometimes we still hang onto the surfing T-shirts which we wore during our University days. Life has changed. Let go of items which fit into a previous generation.

6. Is it sentimental? Keep those sentimental items. Let’s not be too hard on ourselves, we don’t want to be heartbroken about having to let these go. Memories are important. Box these items to make more space in your wardrobe.

7. Is it worn out? Or just tired? Keeping these items are only going to date you.

These definitely need to be donated or tossed.

8. Have I got five other tops just like it? Duplicates? This is very common! We get stuck in a rut & when we do our groceries we often throw in another black top. We feel safe, but only to get home to find we have another 10 just like it.

Keep your best 3 out of 10, if possible.

9. Is the print dated? This is definitely a problem in so many South African women’s wardrobes. They buy more prints than plains. Over the years I’ve discovered that women are afraid of accessorizing and are therefore drawn to prints. A print takes the place of an accessory as it is the detail.

Please keep your feedback coming through!

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Next month, I will be covering contracts with regards to Social Media. If you have anything specific you would like me to cover with regards to this, please drop me a line.

Contact Daniyel on daniyel@styleme.co.za for more advice.

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Thank you so much for your feedback from the last Consumer Column on Estate Duties and De –cluttering. It’s interesting to hear how many people don’t discuss Estate Duty with their family, and when the blow falls and someone dies, many are left bewildered as to how to handle an Estate, so thanks again to Nirvashni Rajkumar for her sound advise. She can be contacted on nirvashni.rajkumar@liblink.co.za for more information.

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THE MARKET AT LIFESTYLE CENTRE

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he Market at Ballito Lifestyle Centre will soon bring a whole new food and shopping experience to the Dolphin Coast. Traders such as an organic produce merchant, an artisanal baker and an old-style butcher, together with a carefully selected array of complementary food offerings, will afford Ballito shoppers the opportunity of purchasing locally grown and created food items for onsite eating, as well as to take home, any day of the week.

The permanent food market is taking shape in the area opposite Mica and the Radio Life & Style radio station, running all the way down towards Zaras. Taking up 1600 m2 of retail space, the focus will be on quality artisanal food and everyday freshness. Bruce Rencken, co-owner of Lifestyle Centre, confirmed that the following traders will be

part of The Market: HomeGrown Organic Produce, Yoli’s Bakery, Robson’s Brewery, Science of Coffee Roasters, Taylor’s Meats, Scoop Ice Cream, The Juice Kitchen, Bavarian Butchery and Deli, We Are Food, Cumin & Coriander, Olive-ATwist, as well as two exciting new local brands offering pizza and chicken, and fish and sushi. “We are fortunate that the North Coast has some amazing local business men and women, who share a similar vision for authenticity, originality and good food,” said Rencken. “The personality of The Market will be built by them.”

Construction is taking place swiftly within the space, with the opening date just around the corner, being 25 October 2017! From artist’s impressions, The Market promises to be a delight for the senses.

“We want Lifestyle Centre to be the local,

authentic and convenient shopping experience, focused on food, family and well-being,” said Rencken. “With Lifestyle SUPERSPAR, Woolworths Foodmarket, TOPS Liquor and The Market, we will offer our shoppers a convenient and comprehensive grocery offering. The Market will also cater to customers who would like to choose from a number of unique and interesting food offerings to eat on-site in the communal seating area. It will be the place to connect with the traders, meet up with family and friends, and enjoy good, wholesome food in a superb environment.”

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N Australia and Europe you can save money on electricity by selling it back to the power supplier. Internationally, generous Feed-In-Tariffs make it attractive for independent producers of electricity to link their surplus to the grid. National energy suppliers are forced to pay households for electricity produced and not used which means that they effectively buy excess electricity from them.

In 2010 this produced a boom in the use of green energy amongst homeowners in England as they realised that they could not only save money with solar energy, but make money as well. And the trend continues successfully to the benefit of the entire country.

WHY CAN’T WE DO THIS HERE?

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In South Africa there is huge uncertainty around Eskom’s ability to generate and supply enough electricity to meet the demand when our economy eventually emerges from the current politically driven doldrums.

To further complicate matters, high end users are subsidising poorer users and if they install renewable energy systems like solar power, they will use less electricity from Eskom and local municipal vendors will have to raise electricity tariffs to poorer households to reach their revenue targets. The political implications here are obvious.

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asn’t the rain been glorious? 25mls is not to be sniffed at and will do wonders for the garden.

Such a glorious time to get digging and planning for the months ahead. Believe me, the Festive Season will be here before we know it.

A well maintained green lawn is the best compliment to any garden and lawns are so forgiving and quite easily resuscitated, when given regular care. But we do hear of people doing some daft things. Like applying `Round Up’ to remove the weeds. Of course it will remove the weeds and remove them very well. And the grass!

And anything else that the chemical touches. You absolutely cannot use `Round Up’ on an existing lawn. Good for areas where there are only weeds to be got rid of but if you have any plants or lawn that you wish to keep, please do not apply `Round Up’. If you must use a weed killer, there are a number on the shelves such as Hormoban; MCPA Broad Leaf Weed-Killer or the ready mixed `No More Weeds’ but it is wonderful exercise to remove them by hand, although not always possible.

One should ensure that the weeds do not have time to set seeds that are distributed by nature and will have a hundred thousand progeny each.

We also heard of a case where a

lawn was removed in sods; set aside; a layer of compost applied to the ground and the lawn replaced on top of this. And they wonder why it looks a mess!!! Reason this out. You have disturbed the root system of the grass very badly and the sods need to begin all over again to knit with the lower ground. What should they have done?

If the lawn is slightly uneven in places, you might want to use river sand to even it out. A lawn dressing may be applied at the rate of about 1 x 30dm bag to 3 sq .metre or simply apply any fertilizer that is high in Nitrogen, such as 3:2:1 Slow Release; 7:1:3 or 4:1:1. Chicken litter is also excellent, provided your neighbours are away for the week-end.

Colour wise, we are now between Seasons, with the Summer Annuals making an appearance on the shelves.

Please find a space for Portulaca annuals. They are the jewels of summer and wonderful food for all nectar feeding insects. Plant en masse in a full sun position and they will delight you for months and months on end. Dahlias – both the large bulbs and the bedding variety are available.

Both these seedlings will reward you well into the autumn of 2018. If you call into the Nursery, we will tell you how we keep moles at bay.

So put your gardening shoes on and get stuck in – digging and planning and planting. You will be amazed at the rewards.

Municipalities act as the middleman by buying electricity in bulk and then selling it to residential, business and industrial customers.

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of 30% of total municipal income and most municipalities are financially dependent on electricity sales.

Cape Town has started experimenting with independent energy producers selling back into the grid, but it is nowhere near as generous as other countries. To comply with legal requirements they have had to create rules and regulations making it difficult for the average person to become an independent power supplier.

One of the provisions stipulates that you have to be a net user – you must use more electricity than you sell. Secondly, you have to get a bidirectional meter installed. The municipality will install it, but you still have to buy it. There is also a R13.03 daily fee in order to sell electricity to Eskom. Despite these requirements, it is a step in the right direction.

CAN WE DO SOMETHING SIMILAR IN BALLITO? The official answer is “No” - at least not until there is a sufficient groundswell of demand from consumers to allow this. For now, if you go renewable, you have to have an isolation point like a cut-over switch that clearly separates the municipal grid from your renewable supply. Your surplus renewable energy cannot go back into the grid, ostensibly for safety reasons, and the best you can do at present is to store it in batteries for later use.

With the price of municipal electricity set to increase significantly in 2018, this may yet prove to be an attractive option.

There is a growing trend towards renewable energy here and with future Eskom price hikes a certainty, it would make sense to lobby ward councillors to press for a change of policy that will make it a more attractive proposition.

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AMADO JAN is a ceramic grill which uses lump charcoal to cook food either directly or indirectly. The ceramic grill is a traditional Japanese cooking stove.

Modern versions of the cooker are now produced and sold internationally… and this product has literally started taking the world by storm!

But, what is so special about the Kamado JAN? After all, there are many other less expensive “kettle style” grills available at much lower prices.

The secret of the Kamado JAN is the ceramic dome. The ceramic dome not only locks in heat, but also retains moisture which results in the most deliciously cooked food. The various cooking accessories available for the Kamado also allow the user to cook in various styles which results in the ultimate culinary experience.

The heat controls allow the user to accurately control and regulate the temperature thereby offering endless cooking possibilities It uses very little fuel as the ceramic retains the heat therefore making it more environmentally friendly than any other similar grill. The ceramic dome enjoys a limited lifetime warranty – which means that this is the last grill you ever buy!

The secret of the Kamado is the ceramic dome. The ceramic shell acts as an insulator to keep the natural oils and moisture in food for incredible juiciness and tenderness. You also get true wood fired flavour because our grills use 100% natural sustainable lump charcoal as a heat source. The shape

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also circulates heat for more uniform cooking. Now compare this to open grills that let heat escape and cook largely from below. They require more total heat to achieve the same temperature profile as a Kamado. This excessive heat robs moisture from your meat. The Kamado JAN keeps the heat in the grill and the moisture in the meat!

The air controls of the Kamado JAN allow the user to accurately control and regulate the temperature thereby offering endless cooking possibilities and the accessories available also allow the user to cook in various styles which results in the ultimate culinary (braai) experience. the Life & Style The Kamado JAN Sales team enjoing a grills allow you to slice of pizza cooked bake, roast, sear, on a Kamado Jan. grill, smoke and even bake pizza with a simple adjustment of the air flow. The bottom line is that you can cook anything in the Kamado JAN ceramic grill.

The ingenuous ceramic dome design gets the Kamado up to temperature and ready to cook in approximately 15 minutes; the average time it takes to heat up a gas grill. What’s more, the Kamado is extremely economical to use giving you up to 14 hours of cooking heat from one load of charcoal.

Available now at Ballito Gas & Braai, 12 Garlicke Road Ballito, Phone 032 586 1093

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Our difference? Personalised service back with the knowledge of what works to achieve a beautiful finish.

Having been in the industry for over 20 years we’re able to offer a range of flooring options that are well-priced, with quality installation. Excellent installation comes from experience, and no matter the flooring, Stefano & Co go the distance whether it’s removing existing flooring or laying new screed.

Traviata, Belgotex and Van Dyck are only some of the well-known brands that we stock, but you can visit our show room at Unit 4 Meadow Brook Park, Ballito where you’ll definitely find something that meets your needs and suits your style. Or call us for a quote.

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FIVE FOODS THAT HELP BURN FAT

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hen it comes to weight loss, it’s the million dollar question: what food should we eat to burn fat?

To answer the question, you need to first understand the positive role fat plays in our lives. Quite simply, our bodies need fat. It protects our organs, keeps us warm, aids cell growth, and gives us a long-lasting form of energy. But, as with anything, you can get too much of a good thing.

Excess fat in our bodies is harmful and can lead to serious health problems such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, especially if it is stored around the midriff, coating important organs. Cutting down on fat normally involves two things: swapping saturated (bad) fats for unsaturated (good) fats, and limiting your overall calorie intake so that the body is forced to burn some of its fat stores for energy.

A good way of cutting down on blubber is to add fat burning foods to your diet. These increase the body's fat metabolism body’s fat metabolism or energy expenditure, and prevent fat absorption.

Upping your intake of these foods may aid your weight loss…

1. CHILLI PEPPERS According to a 2010 study by the American Chemical Society, capsaicin – found in chilli peppers – may cause weight loss and fight fat build up. This

has led scientists to consider further research into how they can be used to treat obesity.

2. GRAPEFRUIT Eating half of a grapefruit per day will meet 64pc of your vitamin C needs. However, its benefits don't stop there, because grapefruit is often heralded as a fruit that speeds up your metabolism. After 91 obese people were monitored over 12 weeks, the study found that half a fresh grapefruit eaten before meals was associated with significant weight loss.

3. GREEN TEA The bitter-tasting refreshment has been of growing interest for dieters because of its ability to stimulate fat oxidation. How does it work? It’s all down to catechin polyphenols. Absent in black tea as a result of its fermentation process, catechins are thought to stimulate fat oxidation and have the potential to increase fat metabolism.

4. SEAWEED Seaweed contains fucoxanthin. Animal studies have shown that long-term fucoxanthin

supplementation can result in weight loss because it increases resting energy expenditure, burning more fat.

5. CINNAMON Could this woody spice help reduce the harmful effects of a high fat diet? A 12 week animal study by the American Heart Association found that a high-fat diet supplemented with cinnamon resulted in less weight gain and healthier blood levels of fat, sugar and insulin compared with a high-fat diet without cinnamon.

According to the study, it is the presence of polyphenol that has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that may reduce these risk factors.

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This month the prize was a fabulous drone and the winner is ZOEY Listen to Radio Life & Style 88.0FM for details of this month’s competition and the exciting prize that could be yours!

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HEALTHY(ISH) DARK CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CUPS (makes 12)

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These are our favourite treats – they are great as a pre exercise energy bomb, or to satisfy that afternoon sugar craving. They also are the perfect sweet ending to a dinner party or can even be beautiful handmade prezzies. The steps seem like a lot, but never fear, if you have a good food processor this is easy , and the result is just so rewarding! Happy truffle making everyone.

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Boil a kettle and pour hot water over your pitted dates, set aside to soak while you do the other stuff.

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Once melted, spoon the chocolate into each paper cupcake liner or silicone mold, painting melted chocolate up the sides of the cupcake liner or mold with your teaspoon to create a little chocolate cup to fill. Once you’ve done all twelve, put it into the freezer to set. NB: Remember to leave enough chocolate to make little lids on the top of your truffles.

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Drain your dates and blend in a food processor, add the peanut butter and carry on blending, if the mixture is too thick, add hot water to loosen-up to ½ a Cup if necessary. You may not need all of the hot water, so just watch the thickness of your peanut butter and date caramel. You don’t want it to be too runny. So once you have a smooth pale brown caramel consistency, you’re done!

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Take your set chocolate cups out of the freezer, and spoon one generous teaspoon of the peanut butter date caramel into each one. Flatten the date mixture with the back of your spoon, and then enclose the caramel with a spoon of chocolate on top. Pop it into the fridge or freezer to set for about 30 mins in the freezer, or up to an hour in the fridge.

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The fear that it was lost from records for three decades only makes the fanfare around this car more intense in the classic car world.

After a decade spent in the US, the car slipped off the radar with experts unaware of its whereabouts - Jaguar Enthusiast Magazine even referred to the car as 'a ghost of an E-Type' and 'the one missing link' in a feature published earlier this month.

But it now transpires that in the late 1980s music producer Pete Waterman bought the car and has retained it ever since.

With just 53,800 miles on the clock from new, it reportedly spent most of its time in dry storage along with the rest of Mr Waterman's fleet.

After being unearthed from the form Pop Idol judge's collection, it seems he's happy to part with it as it will be sold on November 15 as part of the Duxford sale.

Auctioneers have put an estimate of £145,000 on its roof - that's more than twice the £67,000 valuation of pristine Series III E-Type 2+2 Coupes of the same generation.

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Wandele Zungu and the Beetle R Line

W BALLITO has decided to extend its Financial Year End sale until Sunday 8th October to give more people an opportunity to take advantage of the large discounts on offer. These new and low mileage used vehicles were inventoried before the price increase which allows VW Ballito to pass on never to be repeated mark downs across the range.

Of particular interest is the limited edition VW Beetle R Line – one of only 50 produced – which is an instant collector classic and is hugely discounted…it’s a rare find which could be yours if you get there quickly!

There are various other awesome deals available right now so, if you are considering getting into a new car, this is your opportunity to find something better than you thought you could afford!

VW Ballito is located in the Ballito Business Park at 32 Moffatt Drive call them on 031 003 4000 or 087 350 6522

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THE UMHLALI CLASSIC – A Great Success

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he inaugural Umhlali Classic was a huge success and the organisers at Umhlali Golf Club now plan to grow it and make it better each year.

They were very happy with the outcome and the players thoroughly enjoyed the competition.

The main sponsor was Land Rover Ballito who went all out for this event.

The organisers of the Umhlali Classic would like to thank all the sponsors, players and helpers who made this event possible. They look forward to next year’s event and hope to make it a “must do” event in Ballito.

Congratulations to the Winners of the overall tournament, 44 Beers & A Pie, from L-R, Z De Wet, M Chamberlain (Co-organiser), C Chamberlain, M Chamberlain & R Theron on a total of 176 points over the weekend.

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