The Property Pages - February / March 2017

Property Pages

Southern Suburbs, Hout Bay & Llandudno FEBRUARY - MARCH 2017

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contents

CONTENTS SEEFF PROPERTY PAGES

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PROPERTY JAMES LEWIS - Property Angle

SAMUEL SEEFF - Property will remain business

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as usual for 2017 INVESTING IN Offshore Property

10, 11

PROPERTY EXPOS at Cavendish

12, 13

FEATURE PROPERTY 1

14, 15

Magnificent Hacienda style home in prime position - Constantia Upper

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FEATURE PROPERTY 2

16, 17

Exceptional family home - Wynberg Upper PROPERTIES Constantia Rondebosch

30, 31

Claremont

32, 33, 34

Kenilworth

35, 36

Wynberg

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Plumstead

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Southern Suburbs Rentals

38, 39

ShortStay Rentals

40, 41

Llandudno Hout Bay Rentals Developments Property Law by STBB

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Newlands

Hout Bay

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22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28

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LIFESTYLE

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Recipes Food Lifestyle - SA-VOUR a braai Travel - Maldives Health and Fitness

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WIN A wine tasting at the Knorhoek cellar followed by Sunday lunch for two including a bottle of Knorhoek Sauvignon Blanc at Towerbosch Earth Kitchen (valued at approximately R650).

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IN EVERY ISSUE 71 68

What’s on in Cape Town Cavendish Square Steenberg Village Interior Trends - Pantone colour of the year DIY - Renovate your kitchen on a budget Gardening - Ideas for a Water Wise garden Pets History Series - The history of Foresters Arms Connect Me Now

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR OCTOBER / NOVEMBER EDITION COMPETITION WINNERS Imibala Restaurant and Deli - Denise Hank of Kreupelbosch De Noordhoek Lifestyle Hotel - Jenny Russell of Esselwood

63 PUBLISHING TEAM PUBLISHER - Seeff Southern Suburbs, constantia@seeff.com LAYOUT AND DESIGN - Susan Martins, smartins@iafrica.com ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this printed or digital magazine, or any of its contents may be reproduced, copied, modified or adapted, without the prior written consent of the author, unless otherwise indicated for stand-alone materials.

Commercial use and distribution of the contents of the publication is not allowed without express and prior written consent of the managing director. Any unauthorised reprint or use of this material is prohibited. All information was correct at time of print.

Some of the articles that may appear in this publication have been sourced from international resources and may make use of international spelling and grammar rules.

Seeff take the utmost care to ensure the information contained in this publication is accurate but give no guarantees or warranties in regards thereto. Seeff accept no responsibility for any loss or damage which may arise from the reliance on any information contained herein. For all SMS competitions or entries, giveaways and subscriptions, standard SMS rates apply.

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property angle

2017 THE OUTLOOK:

INTERNATIONAL, NATIONAL AND AT HOME

by JAMES LEWIS On the international front, it took Greenland 3 years to leave the European Union (EU) and they only had to negotiate fishing rights, yet Britian has only 2 years to exit the EU with free movement of people and capital being the major stumbling block for Brexit negotiations.

Trump wants to make America great again. Ironic call for a country that has full employment (the current 4% unemployed is by choice!) and their major trade partner, communist China, was calling for globalisation at Davos while capitalistic USA is applying a 35% tariff on BMW’s imported from Mexico. Clearly, the northern hemisphere faces significant volatility.

On the national front, we can expect a noisy political year with the question as to who will replace Zuma as the ANC leader in December 2017. We will regrettably continue with our economic dislocation until this leadership dilemma is resolved. Our “grass root” growth opportunities mainly lie in the agricultural sector where rains up north have been good ending their worst drought in 27 years. Commodities are dependent on world demand, especially China retaining their demand policy. This sector has seen some improvement and trust will continue this year. In the services sector it is refreshing to see good growth in tourism and likely to continue into 2018 while our currency remains undervalued. We expect the SA Reserve Bank will keep the repo rate flat at 7% for the year, and if inflation continues to come down we may even see a rate cut at year end, subject to maintaining the good ground made by Treasury to quieten the downgrade agencies.

On the home front, Seeff Southern Suburbs, Hout Bay and Llandudno, remain upbeat about our property market in 2017. We have seen double digit value growth in most of the property pockets within Southern Suburbs for 2016 and some pockets as high as 20% year on year! Our average year on year property price increase remains at approximately 10% - fueling our reasons for a good year in the property sector. (Data source: Lightstone).

As with the sales side of the property market, we expect the rental market to retain its good activity in 2017. It may even get busier as more and more people look to get into the school areas and for many, renting is the only affordable alternative to buying.

That said, there are other reasons for renting including relocations and contract workers. We have over the last year also seen the shortstay rental market (www.seeffshortstay.com) develop not just in the coastal areas for holiday makers in Hout Bay and Llandudno, but extend to the Southern Suburbs for corporate lets.

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First National Bank (FNB) and TPN Credit Bureau (largest credit bureau in Africa specializing in vetting tenants for rental properties) national view of the Rental and Sales market for 2017 is as follows: The rental market remains sought-after for investors.

The most recent rental barometer, issued by John Loos from FNB and TPN, notes that 2017 may well see an improvement in rental yields while the national house price growth is expected to slow further.

Rental yields, being the return on your investment, are calculated as follows: Gross rental yield = annual rental income/property value x 100 (reflected as a percentage). For example, monthly rental income of R10 000 x 12 = R120 000 or your annual rental income, divided by R2 000 000 or your current property value x 100, will equal 6%. The higher the percentage the better the gross annual yield. It is important to note that current or historical gross rental yields are not accurate indicators of future performance where property prices are growing at double digit percentages and rentals remain stable at 6% - 8% annual escalation.

Net rental yield requires a great deal more information but it provides a more accurate rental return percentage.

The equation is calculated as annual rental income minus annual expenses divided by total property costs x 100.

Annual expenses included items like monthly bond costs, rates and levies, and repairs and maintenance. The same applies where the higher the percentage the better the return.

The National Average Gross Yield stood at 9.06% for the 3rd quarter of 2016. FNB and TPN expects 2017 to be the year in which rental yields could rise again. The reasoning is in part due to the fact that, according to the FNB House Price Index in the fourth quarter of 2016, the average house price

Sold 2016 – Kirstenhof achieved over 15% value growth for 2016

growth slowed to 1.9% from a year-on-year rise of 4.6% in the third quarter.

The expectation for the national house price growth is set to average around 3% for 2017, down from 5% in 2016. FNB expects the average house price inflation to underperform compared to the rental inflation given the economic outlook.

Bear in mind though that these are national market averages and based on a snapshot of a particular time period. Each neighbourhood, area and street is different and it is therefore best to speak to a property area specialist to get a more accurate assessment of your property.

(Source: FNB and TPN Rental Monitor statistics – noting national figures are subject to change).

Home is our Story, so be sure to start your next chapter with Seeff. We are delighted to present a selection of our property listings - visit www.seeff.com, to view our extensive range of properties or to keep up to date with the latest property news.

To our friends, clients and readers of the Property Pages, thank you for your continued support. We continue to strive each issue to make your Seeff experience an awesome one!

JAMES LEWIS

References: John Loots 2017 Property Barometer Lightstone http://www.lightstoneproperty.co.za/Jan 2017 TPN Credit Bureau https://www.tpn.co.za/ Dec/Jan 2017 FMR 19 and 20 January 2017

Rented 2016 – Claremont achieving up to 8% gross rental yield

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samuel seeff

PROPERTY WILL REMAIN BUSINESS AS USUAL FOR 2017 The start of a new year is always exciting as it gives us a chance to start fresh with new vigour and intention.

We enter the new year on an upbeat note and although the economy will remain challenging for the most part, we expect it to be business as usual. Remember, whatever the economic climate, there will always be a level of activity in the property market as people look to buy and sell in the normal course of business.

As things stand right now, we expect the market activity for the year to be very much on par with 2016 which was, although not stellar, satisfactory in most areas.

We would need to keep a careful eye on the economy and political development though as we remain on fragile ground and interest rate hikes and the possibility of a sovereign credit downgrade remain on the horizon.

That said, we have noted with encouragement that many economists are expecting a mild uptick in the economy this year. Nonetheless, it is expected to be a challenging year for the economy and property market and buyers and sellers should adjust their outlook accordingly.

The market has shifted, from favouring sellers to a more balanced market, beginning to favour buyers in some areas, save for the Cape that remains the strongest performer.

Smart pricing will be a key factor for serious sellers. Against the backdrop of a challenging economy with poor growth, overall demand will naturally come under pressure. More property listings are coming through and buyers now have more to choose from and are likely to be far more conservative with their offers.

The South African property market is still a good place to be in. Home is our Story so, be sure to start your next chapter with Seeff.

While there is still plenty of demand in most areas, there will now be increased competition for sellers. You are therefore best advised to heed the advice of your local area estate agent in terms of the right pricing level if you are serious about selling.

We expect the interest rate to remain fairly flat at least for the first half of this year and this will support the property market. The banks are also still keen to lend to qualifying buyers, so there is still space to buy, even for first time buyers.

The last year has once again shown the resilience of the South African property market that held up well against a challenging economy and interest rate hikes. While overall price growth has slowed notably over the last year, it nonetheless has remained in positive territory.

SAMUEL SEEFF Chairman, Seeff

“With over half a century of expertise buying and selling properties, we understand it is more than just a transaction – this is your story – and we are honoured to write this chapter with you.” – Samuel Seeff

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what’s on

what’s on in cape town Fig Pick and Eat 14 January 2017 to 4 February 2017 Venue: Hoogwater Farm

Red Bull King of the Air 2017 21 January 2017 to 5 February 2017 Venue: Big Bay

The Great Moscow Circus 3 to 5 February 2017 Venue: The Mighty Big Top, Founders Garden

Design Indaba 2017 1 to 3 March 2017 Venue: Artscape Theatre Centre

Music & Nightlife

CPO Summer Music Festival with Joanna MacGregor 2 February 2017 Venue: Cape Town City Hall

Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concert – Goldfish 19 February 2017 Venue: Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

Watershed

25 February 2017 Venue: Paul Cluver Wine Estate

Starlight Classics

3 to 4 March 2017 Venue: Vergelegen Wine Estate

Huawei K-Day

Cape Town City Ballet – Romeo & Juliet

22 January 2017 to 26 February 2017 Venue: Maynardville Open Air Theatre

Riaad Moosa in Life Begins 27 January 2017 to 25 February 2017 Venue: Baxter Theatre Centre

Mama Africa 2 to 12 February 2017 Venue: Artscape Theatre Centre

The Mother 7 February 2017 to 4 March 2017 Venue: Fugard Theatre

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 17 February 2017 to 8 April 2017 Venue: Theatre on The Bay

Marat / Sade 23 February 2017 to 25 March 2017 Venue: Baxter Theatre

Blue Man Group 21 March 2017 to 2 April 2017 Venue: Grand Arena

Raw Silk 28 March 2017 to 1 April 2017 Venue: Baxter Theatre Centre

Priscilla Queen of the Desert 28 March 2017 to 23 April 2017 Venue: Artscape Theatre Centre

4 March 2017 Venue: Meerendal Wine Estate

Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)

Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concert – Just Jinjer

8 to 11 March 2017 Venue: Galloway Theatre

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Theatre & Comedy

Source: http://www.whatsonincapetown.com

Lifestyle

SECURITY TO SUIT YOUR LIFESTYLE.

SECURITY SHUTTER

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Trellidor Security Shutter is an attractive, uncluttered aluminium louvre-style shutter with purpose-designed strengthening features and a patented Trellidor locking system. Trellidor Clear Guard is a stainless steel mesh security screen framed in aluminium that blocks out intruders, insects and primates without obstructing the view. Trellidor Rollerstyle aluminium roller shutters can be automated. They roll up completely out of the way or provide a lock-down when you need protection.

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international

INVESTING IN

OFFSHORE PROPERTY Less about residency, more about becoming a global citizen There has been a lot of hype recently around investing in offshore property to secure residency and citizenship, but according to Seeff’s newly launched International Division team, it is about much more than just residency.

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es, for many, it provides an alternative to South Africa and security and access to world-class education and other services, especially for those with children, but it is also about becoming a global citizen. The latter becoming ever more important as trade and opportunity opens up across the globe.

We have seen over the past years, stability, security and quality of life can change very quickly and sometimes dramatically. Today many still believe that your passport is limited to the country you were born in. Such limitations are however disappearing as wealthy investors join the ranks of World Citizens.

A second passport offers security, access and the global freedom to travel visa-free. Since last year alone, we have seen a significant increase with more and more families investing to become part of the global community of World Citizens.

Broadly speaking, there are about twenty countries that offer programmes where you can invest either in various forms of business or cash or property to obtain residency.

Importantly, the latter tends to be residency programmes, not necessarily citizenship, although some do offer a path to citizenship under certain conditions.

Investing in offshore property also provides the ideal platform to diversify your investments into strong international currencies such as the Euro, Pound and Dollar.

WHY BECOME A GLOBAL CITIZEN? Families across the world are investing in a second citizenship for a variety of reasons, including greater global freedom and mobility, as well as wealth protection, diversifying their assets and accessing education opportunities for their children.

A South African passport is very limiting and we can only travel to 95 countries, mostly the East and South America visa-free. Nigerians travel to just 48 countries and Angolans to just 41 as an example. For globally minded business owners and entrepreneurs, this can be very limiting.

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Citizenship through investment, affords them global travel freedom.

A Malta passport for example offers visa-free travel to over 165 countries and is listed as one of the top ten most powerful passports to have.

KEY BENEFITS Some of the key benefits include: • • • • • • •

Freedom of travel Dual citizenship Privacy and security Wealth protection Low interest rates for financing of property purchases Global mobility Access and freedom

THINGS TO BE AWARE OF

You can lose your South African citizenship Investors who are formally applying for a second citizenship of another country, need to submit a notification to Home Affairs for the retention of their South African citizenship.

The application must be made prior to acquisition of the other citizenship, or you can lose your South African citizenship automatically on the date of acquisition of the foreign citizenship. Investors will need to complete forms DHA-1664 and DHA-529 and pay the required application fee to Home Affairs.

Taxation Investors must make sure to seek professional tax advice to understand whether the new citizenship or property/ investment will have any tax implications. Often property based investments have tax consequences which need to be taken into consideration.

Know the goal and outcome Is the goal to achieve residency, citizenship or a property investment? It is easy to get distracted by exciting real estate opportunities, hence investors must make sure to separate their residence/citizenship planning from their international real estate plans.

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CITIZENSHIP vs RESIDENCY There is a big difference between citizenship and residency.

Most of the property investment programmes tend to offer residency and generally only for the duration of the property ownership.

The big four citizenship programmes include the UK, USA, Canada and Australia. Due to their economies, infrastructure and industries, they are often seen as key countries to migrate to, especially for investors coming from more troubled areas. Citizenship programmes tend to require significant cash investment upwards of USD1 million or GBP2 million.

Property investment and residency programmes though start from as low as USD500,000.

POPULAR DESTINATIONS FOR SOUTH AFRICANS Most South Africans apply for the ‘Golden Visa’, but don’t actually emigrate. It is often a plan B option that may be utilised later. South Africans tend to look for overseas markets that offer stable and predictable return, based on a stable economy and political structures. They want somewhere to park their wealth in hard currency through property investments that will continue to bear fruit for years to come.

Markets like Germany and the UK are familiar to them as many South Africans have an affinity to Europe. Cities like Berlin, London and Manchester are offering excellent rental yields and impressive capital growth.

With financing available at low rates (2.5% in the UK), there are excellent opportunities for South Africans to benefit from global GDP in a way that they simply cannot through local investments.

Portugal Starts at EUR 500,000 investment in property.

The Golden Visa is very attractive to South Africans as it offers access to EU residence. However, investors must be cautioned that this is a residence programme and is unlikely to offer citizenship.

Malta Starts at around EUR 1 million (about half as a government donation and the other half in property).

Offers direct citizenship within 12 to 14 months and offers full EU citizenship along with the benefits that this provides including access to EU education.

Antigua and Barbuda Starts at USD 400,000 and offers stunning properties Offers citizenship in 4 to 6 months with global visa-free travel to over 130 countries including the Euro/Schengen Zone and the UK. Greece Starts at EUR 250,000 property investment and offers a sought-after location.

Offers residency with a fast process for temporary residence (TR) card within 1-2 months. Residence gives freedom of travel to all the Schengen countries and includes family members, spouse, dependent children (up to age of 21) and parents. Long-term possibility of converting to citizenship.

Cyprus Starts at EUR 300,000 property investment.

Comes with residency, but there is a route to citizenship that starts at EUR 10 million.

UK/London/Manchester Three tier investor programmes that start at GBP2 million.

London - property offers attractive returns with rental yields currently at 4%, with expected capital growth in excess of 22% in next three years. The borrowing interest rate is currently at 0.25% and for foreigners at around 2.5% depending on the property and you can borrow up to 60% of the value.

Manchester - the UKs second growing city offers the best yields in the UK of 6-7%, with growth expected to be 25% in the next four years. The population is growing at double the national average and with huge corporates relocating to the city from London (such as the BBC) boasts an unrivaled rental occupancy rate of 96%.

Germany/Berlin Property prices are up to five times more affordable than London and it is one of the top three most visited cities in Europe. Rental Yields are around 3.5% with expected growths of 10% per year. The borrowing rate is around 0.8% and for foreigners around 1.5-2.5% fixed for 10 years.

SEEFF INTERNATIONAL

Nadia Read – Partner & Head of Seeff International Lisa Bathurst - Private Clients Tel: +27 21 481 1044

lisa@seeffinternational.com

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expos

HOW DO I BENEFIT?

SEEFF PROPERTY EXPOS AT CAVENDISH SQUARE Seeff Southern Suburbs, Hout Bay and Llandudno host four exciting property exhibitions every year at Cavendish Square. These take place at the end of each quarter in March, June, September and December. For sellers and buyers alike, it is a perfect opportunity to get some fantastic insight into the market.

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or sellers, it is an ideal opportunity to showcase their properties to large numbers of visitors and potential buyers. Buyers get exposure to a wide selection of top properties that are on the market across the area and thus get to see more choices than they might otherwise.

These expos are high profile events that are popular with visitors to the mall and have proven successful over many years.

Cavendish Square is a landmark and the largest shopping and entertainment centre in the Southern Suburbs.

It attracts on average 1.2 million visitors each month. This makes it the perfect location for homeowners to showcase properties exclusively mandated to Seeff, guaranteeing them that their property will not only be seen by large numbers of people, but also actively marketed by the experienced Seeff agents on duty at the Expo.

Seeff staff will be on hand at all times to assist visitors with property related enquiries. Any interested buyers will be attended to by one of Seeff’s property specialists who will do a follow-up contact with them to arrange viewings and to answer any additional questions.

Award Seeff an exclusive sole mandate and your property could be featured at these exhibitions.

THE SCHEDULED DATES ARE: 7 - 13 MARCH 20 - 26 JUNE 12 - 18 SEPTEMBER 12 - 18 DECEMBER

*Dates correct at time of going to press

The Southern Suburbs, Hout Bay and Llandudno areas are amongst the most popular property areas in the city and this is an opportunity that you will not want to miss out on, whether you are a seller or a buyer.

Sign a sole mandate with Seeff Southern Suburbs or Hout Bay and Llandudno and have your property included in our coming Expos at Cavendish Centre.

The expos take place in the prime position of the Col’Cacchio Court, Lower Ground Floor, Cavendish Square, 1 Dreyer Street, Claremont.

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MAGNIFICENT HACIENDA STYLE HOME

in prime position

Constantia Upper | R19 350 000 Set in a quiet cul-de-sac offering elegant living and relaxed entertaining, this exceptional residence of approximately 850sqm is perfectly proportioned on a 4000sqm lush borehole watered garden. The property boasts bespoke finishes throughout and deep all season verandahs, embracing the breathtaking mountain views.

Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 4 Garages 3 WEB 411211 PRISCILLA 082 324 3793 | LIZA 082 805 7005 JANINE 073 168 4749

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EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY HOME

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Meticulously restored to an extremely high standard Wynberg Upper | R24 895 000 Set on 3,077 sqm this magnificent home of 800 sqm boasts a beautiful terraced garden, very spacious accommodation and palatial entertainment and reception areas.

4.6m ceiling heights.

Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 5 Garages 2 WEB 412235 FORD KING 083 226 2946 Property Pages | February - March 2017 | 17

CONNECT WITH CAVENDISH SQUARE

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#ThePerfectExcuse Cavendish Square |

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NORMAL TRADING HOURS: MON - SAT: 9AM - 7PM | SUN: 10AM - 5PM

Mother’s Day at Cavendish Square

VISIT CAVENDISH SQUARE

THERE IS ALWAYS THE PERFECT EXCUSE TO GO SHOPPING WHAT’S YOURS?

Cavendish Square |

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CONVENIENT, SOCIAL AND VIBRANT. Steenberg Village Shopping Centre is nestled in the heart of beautiful Tokai, along the Constantia Wine Valley.

The relaxed, village-like ambiance of the centre renders much more than a convenient shopping destination - it is also a favourite meeting place for friends, family and business executives.

FLEX PILATES Flex Pilates brings you Group Reformer Pilates, the highly sought after workout loved by international celebrities.

Our Internationally trained instructors guarantee you a workout that lengthens, tones and tightens your body. With the widest variety of group reformer classes in the entire Western Cape, we cater to all fitness levels. Open 7 days a week. Classes throughout the day with convenient online scheduling.

Tel: 021 701 1841

s.a.n.d LIFESTYLE BOUTIQUE The lifestyle boutique with a twist...

We’ve recently introduced our exclusive Home Range, with custom made furniture and loads more for your home. Our prices are good and not only do we give you 110% service, we also make sure you walk out with a smile. We still stock the HOTTEST range of ladies swim wear and clothing!

Tel: 082 411 1218

MOLLY & MASON Molly & Mason is a family owned business that provides great customer service, delicious food and fantastic handmade products. We support over 70 local bakers, crafters, small business and community projects. This popular and well-loved shop for all things homemade and handmade recently received three Good Practice Awards from W&RSETA and continually strives to deliver the best locally made and baked goods.

Tel: 021-701 2976

VERONICA LIDCHI FINE RUGS & INTERIORS Take the hassle out of decorating your home and let Veronica guide you to bring your vision to life. She offers a full interior decorating service with a free initial consultation. These include a rug ‘appro’ service, curtain making, upholstery and a wide range of local and international fabrics, wallpaper and accessories to choose from.

Call her to make an appointment on: Tel: 021 702 0942

STORE DIRECTORY: Food & Drink: PicknPay PicknPay Liquor Woolworths Food Restaurants & Eateries: Basilico Cape Town Fish Market Chops Biltong Hussar Grill Jakes in the Village Molly & Mason - Home bakes & confectionery Red! the Café Thai Café Vida E Caffe Vovo Telo Home Décor, Art, Gifts & Stationery: In House - Baking & Kitchen Essentials Old London Road - Home Décor & Gifts Red! The Gallery - Art Star Dot Toys The Write Shoppe - Stationery, Books & Toys Veronica Lidchi Fine Rugs & Interiors Health & Beauty: BodyTec FLEX Pilates Reddam Pharmacy Sorbet The Hair Café Wayne Hodgkinson Optometrist Fashion & Lifestyle: Raynor - Jewelry Design Studio s.a.n.d Lifestyle Boutique Services & Specialty: Creative Photo Lab Harrington’s Dry Cleaners Harvey World Travel MTN Postnet Steenberg Vet & Pet Thunder Brothers Car Wash ATM’s Nedbank Standard Bank

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STEENBERG VILLAGE Your Convenient Shopping Destination

A chance to

WIN

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southern suburbs

Motivated seller! Beautiful setting!

Constantia Upper | R8 990 000 Set on 2529sqm in sought-after area, with magnificent N/F mountain views, this large family home with spacious proportions has copious accommodation & a stunning Cordon Bleu styled kitchen.

Priced to sell offering exceptional value.

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Position, position, position!

Constantia Upper | R13 900 000 Perfectly presented contemporary home with generously proportioned open plan reception rooms that flow onto a long north-facing covered verandah (59m²) that runs the length of the house. Set on an elevated 2695sqm garden in a wind-free location in the sought-after Bel Ombre area with mountain views, pool and floodlit tennis court.

Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3.5 Garages 2 WEB 412106 PRISCILLA 082 324 3793 | LIZA 082 805 7005 | JANINE 073 168 4749 Property Pages | February - March 2017 | 23

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Packed with potential Constantia Upper | R7 500 000 Georgian style home set on 1644sqm with mountain views. Reception rooms flow to a sheltered covered verandah perfect for el fresco dining. In addition to the 4 family bedrooms there is a separate guest suite. Easy access to the beautiful Alphen trail walk.

Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2 WEB 413202 PRISCILLA 082 324 3793 | LIZA 082 805 7005 | JANINE 073 168 4749 24 | Property Pages | February - March 2017

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Desirable Georgian Constantia Upper | R7 500 000 Priced to sell! This well presented 4 bedroomed family home with sash windows and shutters offers up to the minute open plan kitchen, easy flow reception rooms to great entertainment pool patio to enjoy the great indoor outdoor lifestyle.

Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 Garages 2 WEB 398248 PRISCILLA 082 324 3793 | LIZA 082 805 7005 JANINE 073 168 4749

Magnificent north facing mountain views Constantia Upper | R9 500 000 Set in a 1448sqm garden this stunning 373sqm 12 year old home offers spacious reception rooms, high ceilings, open plan Provencal kitchen and family room which opens onto the undercover verandah and garden embracing the stunning north facing mountain views.

Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2 WEB 411981 PRISCILLA 082 324 3793 | LIZA 082 805 7005 JANINE 073 168 4749

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Enjoy the benefits of Estate living Constantia Upper | R21 900 000 Located in the desirable Close of Constantia. Offering a secure family lifestyle and sound investment in your future. This bespoke versatile double storey home offers north facing mountain views and all seasons veranda with skylight and automated drop down blinds. The property also boasts bespoke wood features and porcelain tiling throughout, including special features such as central vacuum system, solar heating, heat pump, underfloor heating, indoor pool and gym.

Bedrooms 6 Bathrooms 5 Garages 3 WEB 410197 PRISCILLA 082 324 3793 | LIZA 082 805 7005 | JANINE 073 168 4749 26 | Property Pages | February - March 2017

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Elegant Georgian in exclusive Alphen Constantia Upper | R22 500 000 Be prepared to be swept off your feet with the views and magnificent landscaped garden of this newly renovated Georgian.

Blissfully spacious and reflecting true Cape hospitality, this pristine home offers stunning reception rooms for grand scale entertaining all flowing to the garden, pool or various verandahs.

Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 4 Garages 4 WEB 413198 PRISCILLA 082 324 3793 | LIZA 082 805 7005 | JANINE 073 168 4749 Property Pages | February - March 2017 | 27

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Extraordinary and unconventional Constantia | R8 750 000 An imposing house of over 1000sqm under roof with 7 en-suite bedrooms needs your creativity and vision to restore its former glory.

Neglected for the past few years, but offering high quality finishes and luxurious extras, this property would be ideal for a guest house or recuperation facility. Or for a very large family....

Entrance hall with guest cloakroom leads to large open plan kitchen and several large reception rooms. Family room, dining room, lounge, home cinema and games room all flow from each other and then onto a back deck and huge indoor pool. The other wing of the house has all the bedrooms, each with its own full bathroom. Upstairs is a massive home office, playroom and panic room.

Bedrooms 7 Bathrooms 7 Garages 4 WEB 412410 NIKKI EDENBOROUGH 082 417 7807 FAITH KNIGHT 083 950 8883

Character house on big grounds Constantia | R7 500 000 Rambling, charming, high-ceilinged, wood floored home with great curb appeal and potential cottage. The front door leads into an entrance hall with a TV room to one side and then into a large open plan lounge/ dining/family room all with solid wood floors, with sliding doors to patio, pool and garden.

Large kitchen with separate scullery and direct access from garage has cream units with black granite counters and a centre island. Huge main bedroom suite and another bedroom & bathroom are in one wing, with another 2 bedrooms, bathroom, study and lounge in a separate part of the house. Ideal for a cottage!

Lots of trees, lots of parking from 2 drive-in gates.

Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2 WEB 413271 NIKKI EDENBOROUGH 082 417 7807 FAITH KNIGHT 083 950 8883 28 | Property Pages | February - March 2017

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Character north facing family home in pristine condition Rondebosch | R6 800 000 Not often that you get a home that ticks all the boxes. Wooden floors, cottage pane windows and an updated large well established garden with mature trees, ideal for the children to kick a ball.

Formal lounge with gleaming wooden floors, character wooden beams and fireplace, large dining room with French doors to covered patio, overlooking a sparkling pool. Cosy fully fitted TV room, open plan to kitchen with wooden counter tops and separate scullery.

Guest loo.

Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 Garages 2 WEB 413407 CHARMAINE SCOTT-WILSON 082 377 4567

Investment opportunity Rondebosch | R4 200 000 Ideal student digs! Spacious lounge with fireplace, separate dining room, kitchen. Pool with salt water chlorinator. BONUS: Income producing flats x 2. Flat 1: lounge, kitchen, SLB & bath, loft bedroom. Flat 2: bedroom, kitchenette and SLB. Single garage and off street parking for 3 cars. Close to schools and UCT.

Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 Garages 1 WEB 412469 CHARMAINE SCOTT-WILSON 082 377 4567

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A home in the heart of Hiddingh Newlands | R6 800 000 A child-friendly garden of over 800m². Open plan lounge / dining room with wood-burning fireplace. Eat-in kitchen. Heated pool and separate guest accommodation.

Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 Garages 2 WEB 412299 VANESSA CLERKE 082 214 6598 BARBARA VAN DER WESTHUYZEN 083 261 7955

Oak Mews Newlands | R9 450 000 Last unit available in this desirable development with uninterrupted mountain views. Village living par excellence. Superb finishes. A blue chip investment.

Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2 WEB 412491 VANESSA CLERKE 082 214 6598 BARBARA VAN DER WESTHUYZEN 083 261 7955

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The forest and its trails on your doorstep Newlands / Hiddingh | R8 500 000 Generous accommodation with panoramic views in a quiet cul-de-sac. Plus 4 car garaging.

Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 Garages 4 WEB 409481 BARBARA VAN DER WESTHUYZEN 083 261 7955 VANESSA CLERKE 082 214 6598 Property Pages | February - March 2017 | 31

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Gorgeous lock up & go!...

Claremont | R2 695 000 Charming, beautifully presented semidetached home in the heart of Lynfrae! Master bedroom with BIC’s and French doors to courtyard. 2nd Bedroom with BIC’s. Full family bathroom. Tiled, open plan spacious lounge & dining room with flow to delightful N/F undercover patio & garden. Sash windows.

Well-fitted kitchen with hob/oven & breakfast counter. Plumbed W/M or D/W. Secure parking for 2. Excellent security. Perfect starter home or for those scaling down…just move in!

Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1 Parkings 2 WEB 412213 BELINDA KEYS 083 648 0888

A rare find in prime location!

Claremont | R5 450 000 Rondebosch / Clare Park pocket... Beautifully renovated family home in school catchment set on 723 sqm!... excellent indoor/outdoor flow from lounge/dining/kitchen to large undercover, enclosed patio. Gorgeous Oregon pine flooring. Well fitted kitchen with Caesar stone & solid wood tops. Plumbed D/W. Master bedroom with French doors to patio and garden, full en-suite bathroom and mountain views! 2 Further spacious bedrooms with BIC’s. Full family bathroom. 4th Bedroom/guest suite with en-suite bathroom and dressing room or lounge (WFH or letting potential) with French doors to garden. Study.

Laundry with loo/basin. Peaceful, leafy garden with mountain views. Secure parking for 3.

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Everything you need & more!

Claremont | R3 650 000 Beautifully presented and tastefully decorated, spacious family home – light and bright living in a quiet cul-de-sac. Large, open plan lounge/dining room. Family/TV room leads to secluded, easy to maintain N/F garden with sparkling pool. Master bedroom with BIC’s and en-suite shower. 2 Further bedrooms with BIC’s.

PLUS 4th/guest bedroom with BIC’s & sliding doors to garden. All bedrooms fitted with aircon. Full family bathroom. Sun room/play room opens to leafy garden with fruit trees!

Well-fitted kitchen with gas hob and plumbed D/W & W/M. Tandem garage for 2 plus secure parking for 3. Excellent security including CCTV cameras. Easy access to shops and transport.

Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 Garages 2 WEB 411324 BELINDA KEYS 083 648 0888

Quiet sophistication...

Claremont | R3 650 000 Beautifully appointed & newly renovated family home in close proximity to Palmyra Junction & Kelvin Grove. Spacious lounge with Scandinavian high-efficiency wood burning fireplace, open plan to dining room with sliding doors to secluded, lawned garden with mountain views. Floating white European solid oak flooring in living area. Design your own kitchen - gas ready installation for kitchen hob.

Scullery. Master bedroom with French doors to garden and full en-suite bathroom. Undertile heating and provision for all rooms to have underfloor heating. Solar heated geyser with backup electrical timer. High-tech alarm system with external perimeter sensors, remote key entry and laminated glass in all windows and doors. Complete the perfect picture with some minor additions.

Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garages 2 WEB 410698 BELINDA KEYS 083 648 0888 Property Pages | February - March 2017 | 33

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A touch of the Mediterranean in the heart of Lynfrae Claremont | R4 400 000 Sun drenched entertainment area with sparkling pool, home grown vegetables, tortoises and mountain views!... this heartwarming family home offers light and bright living at its best! Large lounge with fireplace leads to dining room with sliding doors to N/ facing patio and water-wise garden. Well fitted kitchen with gas hob/electric oven. Scullery/ laundry. Well fitted workshop or hobby room!

3 Phase electricity meter. Large, established herb/vegetable garden under shade cloth.

Excellent security....a home with loads of potential!

Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 Parkings 2 WEB 409840 BELINDA KEYS 083 648 0888

A fine home in perfect condition Claremont | R2 500 000 Welcome to this designed for happy living duplex/town house that has it all. Roomy yet compact kitchen with plumbing for 2, living/ dining room that opens to a small patio garden and guest clock room on the ground floor.

The stairs takes you to the three spacious bedrooms, main en suite and second family bathroom. Plus single garage and two parking bays. The secure complex is situated close to all amenities, Medi clinic, Kenilworth center and M5.

Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garages 1 WEB 408762 DEIDRE TRACEY 083 753 5226 TEODORA ALEKSIEVA 084 569 7759

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Delightful character home Kenilworth | R4 600 000 This great family home is welcoming and generous in size and offers traditional charm and sense of relaxation and peace. It is situated in leafy Kenilworth close to the desirable Michael Oak and Cedar House schools. The character of the home is abundant and you can feel it in the Cape Dutch architecture, high ceilings, wooden floors and Victorian fireplaces.

Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 Garages 2 WEB 410508 DEIDRE TRACEY 083 753 5226 TEODORA ALEKSIEVA 084 569 7759

Yesterday’s today...

Tomorrow’s treasure Kenilworth | R4 500 000 A happy hint of informality will bring your family many moments of contentment in this joyous home. Spacious living indoors and outdoors, high ceilings, wooden floors, bay windows - to gorgeous garden with established trees, jungle gym and pool for children to romp around.

On the doorstep of Michael Oak and Cedar House... don’t hesitate to view.

Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Parkings 2 WEB 408907 DEIDRE TRACEY 083 753 5226 TEODORA ALEKSIEVA 084 569 7759

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Golden Oldie Kenilworth Upper | R2 150 000 This ground floor/corner, north-facing apartment of sizable proportions will come into its own with a bit of an upgrade.

Occupying the most tranquil position on the property, this apartment offers two huge bedrooms, study (or small third bedroom), fitted kitchen and full bathroom with separate loo. Expansive living room with flow to deep balcony overlooks the lush gardens as do both bedrooms. Single garage with automated door and plenty of unreserved parking.

Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1 Garages 1 WEB 413973 SEAN GUY 082 491 3099

Chelsea Village Gem Wynberg | R2 725 000 Authentic Victorian semi-detached cottage.

Beautifully presented with original Victorian features in wooden floors, large sash windows and character fireplaces. This cottage has all the attributes of village living, spacious and neat with plenty of light and easy flow.

Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 1 Parkings 1 WEB 413287 GAIL TURNER 079 386 5153

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Stunning blend of the old and the new in a great position Plumstead | R2 650 000 A stunning blend of solid, traditional build quality and modern finishes offering the best of both worlds. Stunning lime washed wooden floors with spacious entrance draws you into this three bedroom home with two bathrooms (mes) and space for the whole family. Private pool which can be used for a swimming school.

Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Parkings 3 WEB 412432 PETER THORNTON 072 625 8467 PETER MARAIS 082 493 3316

Top position... make this your own Plumstead | R1 195 000 Boasting a top position above the main road this ground floor end unit is situated in an immaculate gated complex with breathtaking gardens, sparkling pool and braai areas. Open plan living room with sliding door out onto the garden, small but well fitted kitchen and linen cupboard. Double bedroom with BIC’s and ensuite bathroom with shower. Quality window insect guards, burglar bars and security gates in addition to the perimeter electric fence.

Covered parking bay as well as private, wind free north facing patio. Rarely on the market and highly sought after. Excellent investment opportunity or would suit a professional, young couple starting out or the retired scaling down.

Bedrooms 1 Bathrooms 1 Parkings 1 WEB 410857 KAY BROUGHTON 082 491 6313

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Spacious family home with pool in Upper Wynberg

Bishopscourt | R95 000 p.m

Wynberg | R37 000 p.m.

Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 4 Garages 3

Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2

WEB 400414

WEB 414955

MARINDA BIENZ 083 926 1553

MARINDA BIENZ 083 926 1553

Gorgeous home with self contained flatlet

Home with staff quarters occupation April 2017

Newlands | R43 000 p.m

Kenilworth | R36 000 p.m

Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 5 Garages 4

Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2

WEB 413085

WEB 412926

SONYA GARISCH 082 446 0619 JACQUI BUSH 082 550 7967

SONYA GARISCH 082 446 0619 JACQUI BUSH 082 550 7967

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The Cotswolds – magnificent apartment in gorgeous grounds

Exquisite furnished/unfurnished home with cottage

Kenilworth | R24 000 p.m

Tokai | R35 000 p.m.

Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garages 1

Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2

WEB 412404

WEB 414768

SONYA GARISCH 082 446 0619 JACQUI BUSH 082 550 7967

JACQUI BUSH 082 550 7967 SONYA GARISCH 082 446 0619

Fully furnished and secure family home

Spacious 4 bedroom home

Constantia | R52 000 p.m

Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 4 Parkings 4

Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 4 Garages 2

WEB 414236

WEB 414160

JACQUI BUSH 082 550 7967 SONYA GARISCH 082 446 0619

JACQUI BUSH 082 550 7967 SONYA GARISCH 082 446 0619

Constantia | R30 000 p.m

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shortstay rentals

holiday & corporate rentals Modern rustic charm in a beautiful estate Hout Bay | R6 500 per day Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 4 Parkings 4 STEVEN HOLVEC 082 881 9616

Immaculate apartment Hout Bay | R2 800 per day Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garage 1 STEVEN HOLVEC 082 881 9616

Home away from home Constantia | R5 000 per day Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 3 Parkings 4 STEVEN HOLVEC 082 881 9616

www.seeffshortstay.com 086 123 STAY (7829) 40 | Property Pages | February - March 2017

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Llandudno splendour Llandudno | R15 000 per day Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 3 Parkings 3 STEVEN HOLVEC 082 881 9616

Neat as a pin Claremont | R1 500 per day Bedrooms 1 Bathrooms 1 Parkings 1 STEVEN HOLVEC 082 881 9616

Location is prime Claremont | R1 795 per day Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 Parkings 1 STEVEN HOLVEC 082 881 9616

Contact Steven for all your shortstay requirements.

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hout bay

Sublime seaside living Hout Bay | R8 500 000 Situated on the westerly slopes of Scott Estate, at the end of the steeped cul-de-sac, lies this immaculate sea view villa, overlooking the Atlantic ocean towards the Kommetjie lighthouse and beyond.

Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 4 Garages 4 WEB 413732 STEPHAN CROSS 082 555 5808 42 | Property Pages | February - March 2017

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Versatile, dual living beauty Hout Bay | R4 250 000 Cleverly designed home set in a serenely beautiful garden with stunning mountain views. Enjoy summer cocktails from your elevated, north-facing paradise as you bask in the pink glow of the setting sun in your garden of Eden.

Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3.5 Carports 2​ WEB 412032 ASHLEY LARTER 083 235 1049 Property Pages | February - March 2017 | 43

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Gracious family home Hout Bay | R7 295 000 Unpretentious, comfortable living in beautifully maintained guesthouse boasting generous proportions throughout. Tranquil garden with sparkling pool & braai area. Perfect for the extended family or available to purchase as a going concern.

Ample garaging and secure parking complete this idyllic opportunity at Bayview Lodge.

Bedrooms 8 Bathrooms 8.5 Garages 4 WEB 414375 ASHLEY LARTER 083 235 1049 44 | Property Pages | February - March 2017

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Spinnakers splendour Hout Bay | R3 995 000 This renovated 3 bedroom spacious townhouse offers the most magnificent views of the ocean and Chapman’s Peak Drive.

Outdoor entertainment deck with its own private pool and roof terrace area or space to add a conservatory. Situated in a secure complex, it is the perfect lock up and go and within walking distance to the beach and other amenities.

Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2.5 Garages 1 WEB 414424 INGRED BLICHER HANSEN 083 320 8557 Property Pages | February - March 2017 | 45

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Sea view safari Hout Bay | R8 995 000 This exquisite home is situated on the saddle of Little Lions Head Mountain overlooking the Atlantic Ocean over Sandy Bay to the West, Chapmans Peak Drive and Hout Bay beach to the South. Volumous entertainment areas and a grand entrance welcome all that visit here. Open flow from the reception areas to the kitchen and out to the covered verandah leading to a spectacular deck and pool area surrounded by stupendous mountain views.

Bedrooms 6 Bathrooms 6 Garages 3 WEB 353557 STEPHAN CROSS 082 555 5808

Baviaanskloof Private Estate Hout Bay | R11 995 000 Exclusive Secure lifestyle.... this boutique estate in its elevated position against the mountain slopes features largely north facing vistas as well as sea views and magnificent sunsets. In a quiet and private position with the trickling of the mountain stream you will find this modern home boasting generous proportions and seamless indoor to outdoor entertaining.

Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3.5 Garages 2 WEB 389003 INGRED BLICHER HANSEN 083 320 8557

Kenrock Country Estate Hout Bay | R7 950 000 This sumptuously refurbished north facing Kenrock home offers a unique opportunity to embrace an elegant and secure lifestyle within one of Hout Bay’s most sought after private estates. Kenrock provides a unique family lifestyle with open spaces, rolling lawns and best of all... peace of mind.

Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 4 Garages 2​ ​​​ WEB 407965 NOLAN WOOD 083 313 6271 LEONARD GEFFEN 083 227 7098

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llandudno

Creative, contemporary, on Trend!

Llandudno | R29 000 000 This brand new release promises the best that Llandudno has to offer…legendary views of the bay and beach plus close ups of the 12 Apostles mountain chain. This new build comprises a blend of impressive contemporary architecture and the finest continental fixtures and finishes available on the global market. The home offers flexible accommodation on three different levels, the hallmark being generous proportions and open-plan living entirely on trend for today’s buyers’ expectations.

Bedrooms 8 Bathrooms 8 Garages 2 WEB 414135 LEONARD GEFFEN 083 227 7098 / NOLAN WOOD 083 313 6271 Property Pages | February - March 2017 | 47

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rentals Baviaanskloof private estate Hout Bay | R60 000 per month Situated in an exclusive secure estate, this North facing home has 4 beds, 3 bathrooms and sea views from the upstairs balcony.

Private guest suite downstairs. Family room and entertainment bar area. Large double garage with direct access. Includes plasma TV, curtains and could include main bedroom furniture.

Available 1 February 2017

Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2 WEB 413663 JANINE VAN HEERDEN 082 926 2712

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Immaculate designer home Hout Bay | R30 000 per month Chic 3 bedroom home + 4th bed / study in Beach Estate. Architectural flow and design defines this exceptional home. Great use of space and volume throughout the property, coupled with tasteful design elements, highlight the quality and luxuriousness of this renovated haven.

Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 Parkings 2 WEB 411855 JANINE VAN HEERDEN 082 926 2712

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Exquisite designer home in Ruyteplaats Security Estate Hout Bay| R60 000 per month This exceptional home offers dual living with 6 bedrooms, 5 en-suite, 2 with separate entrances. Designer furniture and fine finishes complete this home. The living area flows to the outside entertainment area, which has a Jacuzzi and a pool.

It includes garden and pool services.

Available from mid April to November.

Bedrooms 6 Bathrooms 5 Garages 4 WEB 414381 JANINE VAN HEERDEN 082 926 2712

Furnished 2 bedroom apartment in Manor Gardens Hout Bay | R15 000 per month 2 Bed upstairs apartment, in secure complex close to all amenities. Open plan kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine.

Dining and lounge open to sunny North facing double balcony offering lovely mountain views.

Main bedroom opens up onto balcony which overlooks the mountain. Bathroom with shower over bath. Secure parking bay Available immediately for long let.

Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1 Parking 1 WEB 370280 JANINE VAN HEERDEN 082 926 2712

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DEVELOPMENTS

Seeff Developments is a division of Seeff that specialises in new residential developments and the marketing of project developments, including sectional title developments, gated villages, vacant land, golf course estates, sectional title hotel suites and residential farm estates across Southern Africa.

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PRICED FROM R1.3 MILLION (INCL VAT - NO TRANSFER DUTY)

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22 On Earl is a contemporary residential townhouse cluster of 4 unique homes situated at the foothill of Northshore at an intriguing interface between suburban and natural landscapes.

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This is one of the largest remaining erven in the suburb. Aside from the beautifully preserved manor house, there is also a tennis court, swimming pool overlooking entertainment area, two changing rooms and kitchenette. The office suite on the side of the house with a separate entrance.

RONDEBOSCH - TENNIS COURTS

A rare opportunity to purchase and develop the last remaining vacant piece of land in Rondebosch!

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MORGENROOD

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KENILWORTH UPPER, CAPE TOWN DEVELOPMENTS C O L L E C T I O N

INVEST IN THE PAST SECURE THE FUTURE.​

Write your chapter in the history book of Morgenrood.

Steeped in the past, this gracious manor house built in 1842 in leafy Upper Kenilworth, is to be reawakened to once more take its rightful place as a residence of contemporary elegance and genteel, understated style.

Once the residence of former Prime Minister of the old Cape Colony, Sir Gordon Sprigg, this national monument had been re-imagined so as to offer a discerning purchaser a choice of three homes that embrace the Cape heritage of the property as well as every modern convenience as befits a 21st century lifestyle.

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FROM R7 200 000

(INCL VAT - NO TRANSFER DUTY) Years of meticulous planning has produced a blueprint that is unique. Each home is designed to ensure that it evolves to meet the changing needs of its resident, regardless of age.

Liz & Trevor Aspeling, owners and custodians of the original homestead for decades, have transformed the property into a tranquil, gated enclave.

MORGENROOD NOW ​ ive​​double storey maisonettes of grand proportions (from ​ F approximately 200 square metres)​showcase huge rooms, high ceilings, thick walls, original timber floors​(where possible)​and fireplaces.

Fastidious attention to detail and an abiding commitment to respecting the stately credentials of the property is evident everywhere.

Each home shall offer private terraces that flow to the landscaped gardens, garaging and parking bays.

Morgenrood has been skillfully redesigned so that while each home is accessed from a tranquil central atrium, privacy is guaranteed, allowing residents to be as social or as discreet as suits their lifestyle.

Kitchens are reminiscent of a French county house and are integrated with the expansive living spaces. As much as possible, original features and finishes have been restored or carefully sourced to match.

Master builders and artisans have been appointed to ensure absolute adherence to the exacting and uncompromising standards set. High walls, state-of-the-art alarm systems for each individual home, secure garaging/parking and a 24-hour armed response give peace of mind.

Solar power heating, light-saving devices and a rainwater reservoir system for the gardens accord with latest ‘green’ trends.

After more than ten years of faithfully guiding this unique lifestyle concept Liz and Trevor ​are​now happy to invite you to view their gracious home and to select one of the ​remaining ​ three that are now offered for sale from ​ R7 200 000 inclusive of VAT and exempt of transfer duty.​ Seeff is proud to have been selected to market these refined residences.

For further information, visuals, floor plans and schedules of finishes please contact:

SEAN GUY 082 491 3099 | seang@seeff.com Property Pages | February - March 2017 | 53

KING’S CORNER catagory

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UPPER WOODSTOCK, CAPE TOWN DEVELOPMENTS C O L L E C T I O N

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY IN UPPER WOODSTOCK King’s Corner, the newly renovated complex in Upper Woodstock, offers a wonderful lifestyle opportunity. The newly renovated complex boasts 9 stylish, modern and upmarket apartments.

The renovation has been sympathetic to the historical value of the buildings and they retain their charm and character. With apartments priced from R2 150 000 for a 1 bedroom and up to R3 600 000 for a 3 bedroom with garden, this is too good an opportunity to miss out on.

For further enquiries or an appointment to view the site please contact: CRAIG ALGIE 082 412 6683 - craiga@seeff.com OR GEORGE CLELLAND 072 070 2576 - george.c@seeff.com 54 | Property Pages | February - March 2017

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LIFESTYLE

X2 2-BED APARTMENTS - R1 595 000

PLUMRUS SELLING WELL WITH ONLY TWO UNITS LEFT!

It’s not about a LIFE RIGHT APARTMENT, it’s about the ”THE PACKAGE” A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE A PRISTINE NEW 68M2 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT AS WELL AS A 83M2 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT with magnificent mountain views and every convenience to be had in an established, highly regarded retirement community. Price includes parking bay.

For further enquiries or an appointment to view the site please contact KAY BROUGHTON 082 491 6313 or email kay.broughton@seeff.com Property Pages | February - March 2017 | 55

HYDE PARK TERRACE catagory

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HYDE PARK, GAUTENG DEVELOPMENTS C O L L E C T I O N

R5 500 000 TO R10 000 000 (INCL VAT - NO TRANSFER DUTY)

Hyde Park in Johannesburg is home to some of the country’s wealthiest multi-millionaires and a few of the highest corporate rental leases in Gauteng and now the second phase of the desirable estate Hyde Park Terrace will soon be launching offering master designed homes off plan. Lavish triple storey units adorning Phase 2 of the development each boast amongst others three or four en-suite bedrooms, designer kitchens and covered terraces. Hyde Park Terrace is not only a fantastic investment for residential purposes, but would also be a sound investment for buy-to-let buyers as the residential rental market in Sandton is on the up and the year-on-year growth for the Seeff Sandton rental office has increased to 15%.

For further enquiries please contact: SEEFF CONSTANTIA OFFICE PAT GORVETT 021-794 5252 56 | Property Pages | February - March 2017

10 ON EATON

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BRYANSTON, GAUTENG DEVELOPMENTS C O L L E C T I O N

R2 415 000 TO R3 350 000 (INCL VAT - NO TRANSFER DUTY)

Just a stones throw from all amenities that you could possibly want including top private schools for all ages, Nicolway shopping centre, Sandton City shopping centre, Monte Casino, Bryanston sports club, Bryanston country club, Bryanston organic market, NHC medical centre Bryanston and Sandton Clinic The perfect location to suit today’s busy lifestyle. Energy efficient units making use of solar geysers, low E glass to help maintain a constant temperature in your home. The complex has back up water tanks which will be able to provide water for the complex. All units come complete with very high end finishes including laminate flooring and porcelain tiles, Grohe taps, Venice stone counter tops, space for 3 appliances, Miele gas hob and electric oven.

For further enquiries please contact: SEEFF CONSTANTIA OFFICE PAT GORVETT 021-794 5252 Property Pages | February - March 2017 | 57

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LONDON PROPERTY INVESTMENT BLACKFRIARS CIRCUS SE1 LONDON STUDIOS, ONE, TWO AND THREE-BEDROOM APARTMENTS AND PENTHOUSES

PRICED FROM £595 000 One of the most exciting new developments in London. The local property investment market’s values are expected to grow by up to 22% by 2020. Net rental returns are currently around 4% plus low borrowing costs with interest rates of 2.5%-3.5%.

Situated in Southwark, the development consists of 336 new studio, one, two and three-bedroomed apartments and penthouses and is a mixed-use development that will include shops, cafés and small businesses, all built around two new public squares. Enjoy: •

24-hour concierge, fitness suite, roof-top garden with views across the London skyline.

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15-minute’s walk to the West End, close to the Young Vic, Borough Market and the Southbank, Borough Market, Trafalgar Square, The Old Vic, The National Theatre, The Shard, Tate Modern, St Paul’s Cathedral, The London Eye, The Houses of Parliament and the Imperial War Museum.

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Access a number of train stations within a 6-10 minute walk.

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Romo - Villanova Hana fabrics from R895p/m

PANTONE COLOUR OF THE YEAR - GREENERY A refreshing and revitalizing shade, Greenery is symbolic of new beginnings.

Jungle Book Leaf scatter cushion - Loads of Living R699

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Hinterveld Dreams Mohair throw - R1 420

Handle pot - with succulents - @home R179

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Artisan Tall-Stripe Vase Woolworths R499

Marble and Brass side table - @Home R3 999

Lounge Lino Loveseat - Block & Chisel R8995 Prices correct at time of going to press

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RENOVATE YOUR KITCHEN

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The kitchen is the soul of the house. Having a modern kitchen is crucial in resale value. With the addition of new floors, cleaned up or new cabinets, up-to-date appliances and a modern backsplash these are all key components to a valuable kitchen. Not only will you make money by staying up to date with these things, you’ll also enjoy the opportunity to cook in a gorgeous place.

Let’s discuss a few ways on how to renovate, while keeping the costs down as much as possible.

Reface your cabinets with paint or wallpaper

Don’t move drainage and sink

Buying new custom or ready-made cabinets can get pricey.

In order to save here, consider replacing or refacing your old wood cabinets. Refacing is a simple process that requires the cabinets to be sanded to the bare wood followed by paint, polyurethane, stain or even wallpaper. This can completely change the look. If you must swap your cabinets, install DIY carcasses and solid wood fronts.

The largest part of your savings will come with smart planning. Things to plan around are your plumbing and drainage. Moving any of these are extremely expensive and you can almost always work around them. It can cost R2,000 or more just to change the location of a sink! If you’re unhappy with the layout of your kitchen, consider at least keeping the appliances in the same spots and changing how the kitchen flows with a bar or island.

Be creative with your layout so you don’t spend a small fortune on moving pipes and wires. Or simply look at installing a new sink - there are some absolutely stunning designs available.

Article source: http://www.home-dzine.co.za

Save with the backsplash Counter tops are another very expensive part, especially if you’re going with granite, caesarstone or Corian. These are the most popular options and it’s hard to get around it. However, you can opt for less expensive tiles on the backsplash, which can save you up to 35 per cent. If you have to utilize Formica LifeSeal counter tops - it’s looking better than ever.

Buy your appliances in bulk Everyone is always on the hunt for top-of-the-line appliances.

However, there are so many brands these days that make wonderful stainless steel appliances that can fool almost anyone. Buy all of your appliances from one place. Be willing to purchase floor models. You can purchase an appliance that looks more high-end if you choose not to pick models with frills.

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One of the cheapest ways to update the cabinets in your kitchen is to change the hardware - add new handles.

Do all the electrical work at once Plan your lighting ahead of time. Upgrade your lighting at the same time you’re doing the electrical. If not, you’ll have to bring the electrician back, costing you a lot more.

Install your own flooring Ceramic and vinyl floors cost about the same and are equally attractive to buyers. Choose the one you like. You can save money on your floors by installing them yourself.

Both tiling and laying vinyl flooring are easy DIY projects.

Make cosmetic changes Sometimes, the biggest changes you can make to the look of a kitchen are cosmetic. Painting your kitchen cabinets in a new colour, for example, can make a huge difference.

Consider making changes to your window treatments, backsplash, stools, decorations and trim. Also, cut down on the clutter. When you look at high-end kitchens in magazines, you’ll notice that they don’t display their life with magnets on the refrigerator or items all over the counter tops.

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Look for Green options as you renovate While it’s true that going green usually costs you money rather than saving you money, but in the long run, you’ll end up making that money back. Green appliances, for example, will save you money on your utility bills every month. Using Green products in your kitchen is also safer for your family.

Bamboo counter tops are being installed in high-end homes around the world for good reason. They’re not only made from a sustainable product, they are practical and beautiful.

Set your budget ahead of time and stick to it By far, the best way to renovate your kitchen without spending too much money is to set a realistic budget before you start looking at sample materials. Have a plan when you start the project and remember to account for labour costs if you don’t intend to do the work yourself.

Don’t just have a bottom line number. Instead, come up with both a bottom line and specific prices for everything you intend to change. As you look at options, don’t go over budget in any area. If you’re strict with your budget, you can make the best choices in your price range without having to stop mid-project because you’ve run out of money.

Remember, prepare for problems with your kitchen. No matter what your budget, you should have about 20 per cent of your budget set aside for miscellaneous costs.

That way, if there are problems, you don’t have to stop the project completely until you save more money.

Buy new light fixtures and retrofit existing spotlights Light is a very important aspect of any room. A bit of change in place of the light fittings can give a feel of change even if all the things stay as it is. The pressure on the pocket is also not much.

All you have to do is to buy and fit some fancy lights here and there. They add to the décor of the kitchen as well as can light up some spaces where you had to do with the diffused light of the earlier fittings. The adjustable lights can be very effective. You can change them according to your needs and sometimes these lights have the provision of regulating their intensity.

Kitchen lighting can set the mood for the room, a fairly inexpensive project especially if you are making improvements instead of wholesale changes.

You should consider general, task, and mood lighting when making an upgrade. Also options such as fluorescent under cabinet lighting, LEDs, spotlights and more will give your kitchen a special look.

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recipes

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Mediterranean tuna salad PREP TIME - 30 mins TOTAL TIME - 30 mins Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS 2 tins (170g each) tuna chunks, in vegetable oil, drained 400g tin chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 of each, red and orange sweet bell peppers, sliced 1 cup (200g) rosa or cherry tomatoes, halved 2 Mediterranean cucumbers or ½ English cucumber, deseeded and sliced 3 scallions (spring onions), thinly sliced 1 heaped tablespoon capers, rinsed 100g (1/2 cup) feta, crumbled 1/3 cup olives, pitted a generous handful semi-sundried tomatoes a handful of fresh dill and flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped Quick red onion pickle 1 red onion, thinly sliced into half moons 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon sea salt flakes 2 teaspoons castor sugar grinding of black pepper Dressing 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon (5ml) honey 2 teaspoons (10ml) wholegrain mustard salt and pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Start by making the pickle. Combine the vinegar, salt, sugar and pepper in a nonmetallic bowl. Once the sugar has dissolved, add the onions and set aside for about 30 minutes.

Article source: http://www.bibbyskitchenat36.com

2. For the salad, place all the ingredients except the tuna, in a large mixing bowl.

3. To make the dressing, whisk all the ingredients together until the oil and lemon juice emulsify.

4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss together by hand. Lastly, add the tuna chunks and turn over lightly, trying to keep the tuna from breaking up too much.

5. Transfer to a serving platter.

6. Drain the vinegar off the onions and scatter over the salad. Serve immediately.

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Tropical chia pudding pots PREP TIME - 20 mins TOTAL TIME - 20 mins Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS

For the chia puddings 5 tablespoons chia seeds 1 x 400g tin (about 400ml) coconut milk pinch of salt 2 tablespoons xylitol, agarve syrup or honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Fruit coulis 2 mangoes, chilled, peeled and roughly chopped generous squeeze of lemon juice 1 teaspoon honey Toppings Âź cup fresh pineapple, small diced 3 kiwi fruit, peeled 2-3 granadillas 1 cup Greek yoghurt 2 tablespoons honey Âź cup coconut flakes, toasted

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Place all the ingredients for the chia puddings in a bowl and whisk to combine. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or preferably, overnight.

2. For the fruit coulis, blitz the mango flesh, lemon juice and honey in a food processor.

3. Slice two of the kiwi fruits into thin rounds. Cut the remaining kiwi into cubes and set aside.

Article source: http://www.bibbyskitchenat36.com

4. In a small bowl, combine the Greek yoghurt and honey.

5. Layer up the pudding pots in 4 glass tumblers, starting with the mango puree.

6. Place slices of kiwi fruit around the outer edges. Carefully fill three quarters of the way up with the chia pudding.

7. Top with a spoonful of Greek yoghurt and finish with the pineapple, kiwi and granadilla pulp. Scatter with coconut shavings and serve immediately.

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SA-VOUR A BRAAI

Braaing is such an easy and casual way to entertain, and it can range from a spontaneous and simple “Come over - I’m lighting a fire and throwing a quick salad together” to a real gourmet experience.

Any which way, it’s about sharing good food and wine (or perhaps a beer) with good company and conversation outdoors around a fire.

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othing smells more like summer than a braai … late afternoon, the sun is shining, the air is warm and there is the smell of smoke in the air… followed by that deliciously unique aroma of grilling meat. I am most definitely a braai girl. Any excuse and I will light a fire.

Growing up in Johannesburg, weekends were about Sunday afternoon braais with friends and family, and when I came to UCT one of the things I missed most about home was enjoying a braai over the weekend. So when I moved into digs, my dad made me a personalised barrel braai with my name on it. I was the envy of many of my male friends. Today even as a single girl living in an apartment, I am the proud owner of three different braais (and I would probably add to my collection if I had the space).

Braaing is such an easy and casual way to entertain, and it can range from a spontaneous and simple “Come over - I’m lighting a fire and throwing a quick salad together” to a real gourmet experience. Any which way, it’s about sharing good food and wine (or perhaps a beer) with good company and conversation outdoors around a fire.

Very often, a typical South African braai is an extended affair as the keen braaiers keep on putting another log on the fire. The result is that mealtime is seriously delayed and one ends up with very hungry guests!

So my braai strategy is always to have lots of substantial snacks. My traditional favourites are skinny lamb or beef boerewors, chargrilled mealies with chilli and lime or braai-broodjies. Whilst I love the white bread, cheese tomato and onion option I have recently been making a gourmet version of braai-broodjies which go down a treat! You cut open pitas and smother them with onion marmalade (the Woolies one is the best) and a strong cheese (I typically use a mature cheddar or creamy camembert). Pop these into a grill and over the fire until the cheese melts and they are slightly charred. Cut into quarters and serve and you have very happy guests. If I am doing a real gourmet braai then I will serve something that takes a little more effort like asparagus phyllo cigars with a garlic aioli. I have recently been making these as a starter for the gourmet braais where I host international guests for a local dining experience in my home and there is never a single cigar left! (To read more about these dinners with a local please see my website (http://sa-vour.com/wp/?page_id=1144)

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Of course the star of the show at a braai has to be the meat!

For me there is nothing better on the braai than a meaty lamb chop. I am a purist when it comes to lamb chops and so all I do is salt the chops and then skewer them on a stick of rosemary. I let the fat crisp and then remove the rosemary and season with salt and pepper and cook on a high heat.

Succulent, pink and juicy… and of course there is only one way to eat them and that is with your hands. Yum! Other favourites on the braai are rib-eye steak or a whole 24 hour marinated fillet. Cream is added to the marinade and heated to make the most delicious sauce. If I am doing chicken, nothing beats the Espetadas from Woolies (either the sun-dried tomato or the spicy yogurt).

The quality of the meat is all important and I buy my meat from The Butcher Shop and Grill in Mouille Point or else from Son of a Butcher at the Oranjezicht Market. If you are in the Southern suburbs Sacks Butchery is the place to go.

Having beautiful side dishes to complement the meat is a must. Depending on the occasion and what I am cooking (and how much time I have) I will always prepare at least two beautiful, fresh seasonal salads. I love salads with fruit in them ….Some of my current favourites are a combination of mixed leaves with goats cheese, cranberries, blueberries, avocado and pine nuts. A less luxurious option is caramelised pears served on a bed of rocket with goats cheese and roasted pecan nuts or nectarines on baby spinach with avocado and peanut brittle and a zesty orange dressing. I have a beautiful spicy Moroccan chick pea salad with corn, pepper, celery, feta , coriander and avocado that works beautifully with lamb chops and then a very simple mixed tomato salad with olives, pine nuts and either dill or basil. The trick is to have salads that are bright and colourful and look beautiful but are also packed with flavour and texture.

My choices for starches are often traditional - a potato bake (made with white onion soup, cream and thyme) or a supereasy mealie bread that is best served hot with lashings of butter. As a Joburg girl I grew up eating pap and sauce (my friends are still dismayed that this supposed foodie delights in these basic dishes!). I wanted my international guests to be able to experience pap but in a slightly more sophisticated way, so I have started making a “pap tert” which is creamy pap mixed with corn and layered with a mushroom, chive and onion mixture, biltong and cream and topped with Mozzarella cheese. I serve it with a spicy tomato relish and it is quite delicious… so much so that friends who have always refused to eat pap have bashfully returned for a second helping! Another take on a traditional SA food that my guests have loved is a butternut tart which looks impressive but is super easy. Another alternative

which is slightly more glamorous than a typical potato salad is a combination of roasted baby potatoes topped with crème fraiche (trick is to do this whilst the potatoes are still warm) and chives.

I love making desserts and there are some delicious desserts that can be made on the braai. I have fond memories of holidays in the Kruger Park and eating sticky sweet bananas roasted in their skins over the fire and served with whipped cream and a sprinkling of nuts (and so desperately wanting to be a grown up so that I could also have a drizzle of Van Der Hum over my bananas). Some of my other go-to braai desserts are an Amarula Malva Pudding served with home-made milk tart ice-cream or a nostalgic favourite… Peppermint Crisp Tart.

And so all good things must come to an end … but wait – is that another log being put on the fire? Perhaps another glass of wine then…

For the recipes in this article please visit my website: www.sa-vour.com. Happy braaing!

Jacqui Morris owns and runs sa-vour, which offers unique and personal cooking and culinary experiences in Cape Town and surrounds. Join us for hands-on cooking classes, demos with leading chefs, visits to local producers, wineries and so much more.

We tailor make your foodie experiences including culinary holidays, gourmet weekends, special celebrations, corporate getaways, team building.

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a wine tasting at the Knorhoek cellar followed

by Sunday lunch for two including a bottle of Knorhoek Sauvignon Blanc at Towerbosch Earth Kitchen (valued at approximately R650) SMS ‘towerbosch’ and email address to 33716

The concept of ‘down-to-earth’ takes on a magical charm at Towerbosch earth kitchen at Knorhoek Wine Estate, one of the best kept Winelands secrets outside Stellenbosch, where unpretentious ‘ouma’s kos’ defines an enchanting haven of old-fashioned culinary bliss.

There is no rushing of Karoo lamb shoulders in our kitchen, where everything is cooked to perfection at a slow pace, with the meaty mains as special as the vegetable accompaniments.

No French terms, no fusion of any kind, no fuss, only honest food cooked with the best local ingredients.

Towerbosch Earth Kitchen serves a relaxed Country Feast menu on Sundays. The meal is introduced with a warm welcome by our fresh home-baked bread accompanied by our home-made compound butters.

The starter provides you with a very swift introduction of our restaurant and hints on what to expect from our Country Feast main course. The starter will be something served out of our pantry. Think pickled vegetable salad, home-cured meat, something smoked or a warm roast cherry tomato soup during the colder winter days.

An interesting story is told by our main course through our unique style of service. The main course is served on large vintage platters and dishes to the middle of the table, the way Grandma serves Sunday lunch. This can consist of anything from our very famous roast lamb shoulder, aged beef sirloin, or free range chicken, leek and truffle pie. Complementing the meat, traditional sides will be served such as duck-fat roast potatoes, an Aubergine bake, sweet potato fritters and Tabbouleh.

The dessert sends you off with a sweet goodbye, sealing the deal with a freshly brewed coffee.

Towerbosch can also boast with our 2013 Eat Out Award and 2014 & 2015 Klink Awards earned for our attention to serving excellent quality of food with exceptional taste and our unique way of service.

At Towerbosch we can also arrange a beautiful ceremony and reception for your wedding.

Please see our website www.knorhoek.co.za and contact Towerbosch Earth Kitchen on 021 865 2958 for bookings and more information at towerbosch@knorhoek.co.za.

Note: Towerbosch is closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

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Terms and Conditions: Voucher is valid before 30 September 2017. Booking is subject to availability. A 10% service charge is payable on the value of the lunch. Prize is not redeemable, nor transferable.

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Set in the foothills of the Saronsberg Mountains, just outside the picturesque, historic town of Tulbagh, Vindoux is a family-run guest farm offering the perfect retreat.

Nestled between fruit trees and vineyards, Vindoux is the proud home of the only luxury treehouse accommodation in the Western Cape.

As if that wasn’t enough to help you unwind, Vindoux also has a Day Spa, offering a wide variety of beauty and relaxation treatments, onsite dining, gym and dam fishing.

And just to ensure that you really do feel a million miles away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, why not sit back on the treetop stoep and spot some wildlife in the game camp?

If you would like to experience hotel suite extravagance in a unique setting, then the luxury treehouses are for you.

Each of our secluded treehouses is set amongst the trees bordering the game camp or orchards, with views of the wildlife, orchards and majestic mountains right on your doorstep. The treehouses sleep two and are individually styled to include an en-suite bathroom with large spa bath, high quality bed linen, fluffy robes and tea and coffeemaking facilities. All you have to do is add the romance, but that certainly isn’t difficult in this breath-taking environment.

If you would like a luxury getaway with the family our self catering tree lodge offers beautiful tree top accommodation for up to 8 people. Fully equipped it is a home away from home, with endless views, a private pool and enclosed garden Our self-catering village features five cottages, all named after varieties of wine grapes. Set away from the farm, they are just a short stroll through the vineyard to the pool, game camp and Spa. They are perfect for those on a budget or those looking for a family or small group getaway.

CONTACT DETAILS:

Phone: +27 (0) 23 2300 635 Fax: +27 (0) 23 2300 635 Email: vindouxfarm@gmail.com Website: www.vindoux.com Terms and Conditions

The voucher includes either two nights accommodation for two people in a Self Catering cottage 2 people including a R400 spa voucher (total value R2200) or one night’s accommodation for two in a luxury tree house including breakfast and a R400 spa voucher (total value R2200). The prize excludes all other unspecified meals, beverages, transfers, gratuities and items of a personal nature. The prize is valid until 30 September 2017 and is strictly subject to commercial availability at the hotel.

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a Self Catering cottage 2 night break for 2 people including a R400 spa voucher VALUE R2200 OR 1 night luxury tree house accommodation for 2 including breakfast and R400 spa voucher - value R2200.

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TRAVEL GUIDE TO THE

Maldives

The Maldives is a by-word for luxury, romance and tropical bliss. A beautiful string of low-lying coral islands in the Indian Ocean, they’re also a paradise for diving enthusiasts and sun seekers alike.

The country’s 26 natural atolls and over 1000 islands boast uniformly perfect coasts lapped by turquoise lagoons the temperature of bath water. White powdery sand fringes most of the islands, which partly explains why more than a million people come here a year.

Tourism only began in the 1970s. Now the Maldives’ most important industry, it concentrates on the luxury market, meaning that the country is home to some of the world’s best hotels. Pretty much every resort here has its own private island. With the finest hotels offering personal butlers and in-room massages, the Maldives are a firm favourite with honeymooners. There are also islands offering slightly less opulent options, and some are aimed at families and divers.

Sadly, even in paradise, trouble can bubble beneath the surface. It is precisely because the Maldives is so low-lying (80% of the territory is less than 1m/3.3ft above sea level) that their very existence is threatened by global warming. As such, since the 2008 election of young reformer Mohamed Nasheed, the Maldives have worked hard to become one of the most environmentally friendly countries on earth, and continue to do so under new president Mohammed Waheed Hassan.

Beyond all the luxury and tourism, these coral islands are not the most hospitable, with inhabitants having long struggled in previous times to eke out a living here. There is little in the way of local resources, and while the immaculate ocean may make visitors wonder, it also serves as a constant threat.

Article source: http://www.worldtravelguide.net/

Recently, it has become more feasible on the Maldives for independent travellers and backpackers to avoid the luxury hotels and stay among the local people. The growing number of private guesthouses may well give the Maldives a new lease of life away from big-money tourism. What luxury means, after all, is in the eye of the beholder.

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MALDIVES HISTORY

Article source: http://www.worldtravelguide.net/

The Maldives are thought to have been originally settled by Buddhists and Hindus from the coast of India and Sri Lanka sometime between 300 BC and AD 300. After the arrival of Arab traders, the islands eventually converted to Islam in the 12th century, and became a centre of the coir industry. The tough fibre from the husk of dried coconuts was turned into rope and used on shipping as far afield as China and Yemen.

The islands remained Islamic, resisting all attempts to convert it to Christianity, even during the period of Portuguese control, which lasted on and off into the 17th century. In 1887 the Sultan of the Maldives signed over his territory to British protection, giving up the islands’ control over policy but maintaining selfgovernment. British rule continued until independence in 1965, despite earlier abortive attempts by various factions to claim a republic and overthrow the sultan.

A popular referendum was held in 1968 to decide if the newly independent nation should continue its constitutional monarchy – the sultan, Muhammad Fareed Didi, had declared himself king three years earlier – or become a presidential republic. More than 93% of the population voted in favour of establishing a republic, ending the 853-year monarchy.

The country’s modern history is largely shaped by Maumoon Gayoom, who was president between 1978 and 2008. Gayoom, who ruled the country virtually unchallenged, finally made concessions to allow for free and democratic elections in 2008. After a run-off, long-time political dissident and opposition leader Mohamed Nasheed was declared president.

Despite having been imprisoned on multiple occasions by Gayoom’s police, Nasheed signalled that his government would not prosecute any member of the previous administration. The new

government has since focused on much needed reforms such as improving education, health care, social security and environmental protection. In 2009 the government announced plans to make the Maldives the world’s first carbon-neutral country in response to climate change predictions showing the low-lying islands disappearing beneath rising sea levels.

DID YOU KNOW? • President Nasheed held the world’s first underwater cabinet meeting in October 2009.

• The Maldives’ highest point is found on Villingili Island, rising to just 2.3m (7.5ft) above sea level.

• In September 2013 a coconut was detained by police for acting suspiciously outside a polling station.

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THINGS TO SEE AND DO Drop beneath the waves in a submarine Divers and non-divers alike will love this alternative way to get underwater and see life under the waves. Docked a short distance from Malé, the comfortable windowed ‘whale’ submarine gives a unique perspective on the local coral reefs. It’s particularly popular with children, though adults get just as excited.

Explore the Addu Atoll Beautiful Addu Atoll, the most southerly of the Maldives island groups, is definitely worth visiting for divers. Here, the coral is the best in the country, while a modern road linking Gan’s Equator Village resort to the Maldives’ second city of Hithadhoo is a great place for a bike ride.

Article source: http://www.worldtravelguide.net/

Go shopping for local produce Many resorts offer day trips to islands where you can usually visit local artisans in their workshops and buy some of the beautiful local arts and crafts. Malé also has several markets of fresh and wholesome food produce for those wanting to sample local fare.

Grab rod and reel for big game fishing A fishing trip on a modern speedboat equipped for big game fishing is a great experience for any wannabe Hemingway. Head out during the day for tuna and sail fish, or go at night to catch grouper, snapper, squirrelfish or barracuda. Round off the trip by barbecuing the day’s catch.

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Learn how to windsurf For a taste of some of the Maldives’ more challenging activities, try your hand at windsurfing at Lhohifushi and Dhonveli in the North Malé Atoll. These two relatively reasonably-priced island resorts are where the country’s most famous breaks can be found. The season for surf lasts from March-October.

Marvel at Malé’s fish market The whole of Malé is a hive of economic activity – everybody seems to be buying or selling something, but this is nowhere more the case than at the busy fish market on the waterfront, where produce fresh from the sea is gutted and sold right before your eyes.

Mix with the locals in Malé The tiny, crowded capital of the Maldives is a fantastic place for a visit as it gives you the chance to see real life away from the resorts and meet Maldivians on an equal footing. Don’t miss the beautiful 17th-century coral stone Hukuru (Friday Mosque) or the interesting exhibits, including the Sultan’s thrones and palanquins, in Malé’s National Museum.

Spend the night on an uninhabited island A day and a night spent alone on an uninhabited island is quite the experience, and you can usually do so as part of an island-hopping tour. Another option is to combine a visit to a fishing village with a trip to an uninhabited island, where the day is often rounded off with a beach barbecue as the sun sets.

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Take the ferry to Hulhumalé The ferry trip from Malé to the nearby manmade island of Hulhumalé, is a look to the future. A utopian town, Hulhumalé is set to become the new hub of the Maldives in decades to come as sea levels rise. At 2m above sea level, it is mountainous by local standards.

Treat yourself to a spa treatment For an enormous range of treatments, including massages, relaxation therapies and other pamperings, make an appointment at your resort’s spa – now a feature at almost every resort on the islands. For an extra special treat book a double massage for you and your partner.

Volunteer as a conservationist Many of the better resorts now have a dedicated team of scientists taking care of the local marine life. They will usually have volunteer programs allowing guests to get involved even for a short amount of time. Typical activities include seeding coral reefs, and looking after juvenile sharks, turtles and rare fish in captivity.

you’ll be served drinks and snacks while local musicians play their traditional bodu beru drums to attract dolphins.

While away the day in Vilingili If Malé’s crowded streets leave you searching for relaxation and the quieter side of the Maldives, make the short ferry journey to the tranquil neighbouring island of Vilingili. Join locals at the beach, watch cricket matches in the park, and picnic under the multitude of gently-waving palm trees.

Witness life under the waves To appreciate the abundant underwater life, go diving or snorkelling. Some of the world’s best sites are found in the Maldives and all resorts have professional, fullyequipped dive schools. A dive that shouldn’t be missed is at Mushimasmingili Thila, where you’ll see grey reef sharks, giant snappers and tropical reef fish in a pristine section of Ari Atoll.

Watch the sun sink on a boat cruise A sunset boat cruise aboard a dhoni, the wooden boat that is the Maldives’ standard mode of transport, is a blissful way to end the day. You’ll cruise around uninhabited islands, where

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health and fitness

five mistakes

“SMART” PEOPLE MAKE WHEN TRAINING

by Kathleen Mc Quaide (Sports Scientist at SSISA- Strategic, Marketing and Relationship Manager)

With the plethora of information and advice available to the man in the street, one would expect that we would all know exactly what exercises to do, how much, how often and when.

Sadly this is not the case – and in fact the messaging can be confusing to many. Perhaps sheer confusion is one of the reasons why two thirds of our South African population don’t do enough exercise to get the tantalising health benefits.

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alk into any gym, where you’d expect people to know exactly what they are doing- and the same confusion reigns. Some members train 7/7 days a week – some even twice a day in between taking loads of supplements or following “special diets”; others have personal trainers egging them on ….and yet month after month – their bodies look the same.

FACT: We are all different, have unique personalities and desires - and what you find enticing, may hold no appeal to me at all. So spend some time considering whether the new trend is indeed the “best fit” for your lifestyle, passion, personality, time availability and degree of flexibility. Also weigh up whether it helps you realize your health and fitness goals.

Clearly they are not getting enough bang for their buck and mistakes are being made!

THEY GLAMORISE EXERCISE

In this article, we will look at five common mistakes smart people make and how they can be addressed.

THEY HAVEN’T IDENTIFIED THEIR “BEST FIT” So often “smart people” are swayed by hypes and trends in the fitness industry and latch onto the latest and greatest fad that hits the gym floor or aerobics studios. There is nothing wrong with trying something new and in fact new and trendy might work perfectly for you. But, if you are changing your programme every month, you are pretty much doomed, since one of the biggest predictors of success on an exercise programme is consistency and you aren’t really giving yourself adequate time to adapt and grow to like your new form of exercise.

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Let’s face it, models exercising on the pages of health magazines look stunning and appear to be making minimum effort and yet achieving outstanding results! So “smart people” often have unrealistic expectations of what they have to invest to get the benefits and then give up too easily – when the going gets tough!

FACT: You have to work pretty hard to get fit and significant commitment is required even when you don’t feel like it! Even the most avid sports persons and motivated exercisers, have days (or even weeks), when they feel lazy or demotivated, but they probably have a plan to deal with these feelings - so if you really are smart – be prepared to put in the slog and come up with ways of dealing with low motivation days.

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Some “smart people” decide that when they start to exercise, they may as well do it in style and set themselves lofty goals such as running a marathon or training seven days a week. Needless to say, it doesn’t take long for them to feel despondent, either because their goal seems so unattainable, or because they realise that they can’t possibly keep up with their rigorous programmes.

Losing weight is life changing indeed and getting rid of that excess weight is pretty much Skin Renewal is very excited to introduce the on everyone’s mind going into the new-year.

FACT: Set realistic, short-term goals (e.g. one a month). Exercise should be part of your lifestyle for as long as possible, therefore select sustainable options and pride yourself on realizing your monthly goals.

THEY GO FOR THE BURN We all know that cardiovascular exercise is great for our hearts and many other systems in our bodies, as well as being a big calorie burner.

Therefore, many “smart people” spend hours on the step-machine, cross-trainer, treadmill and in the spinning studio and completely neglect resistance training.

Smart tips for staying healthy this cold and flu season

FACT: Aside from improving your strength, flexibility, bone density and lean body mass, resistance training will also improve your efforts to control your weight (or rather fat!) Whilst resistance training might result in a small gain in lean tissue (muscle), this tissue is far more metabolically active (burns much more energy), than fat tissue and therefore actually aids in fat-burning. Therefore, you can expect to gain a little muscle and lose some fat with strength training. Rather than focusing too much on your body weight (which doesn’t tell Get vaccinated for prevention, and if you do get you anything about your body composition), keep track of your measurements, since a loss of a few centimeters, a farperhaps better indicator the flu use good hygiene, nutrition isand a of fat loss than the scale.

medication to treat your symptoms.

THEY THINK “PASSIVE” IS ENOUGH

Then there are the other extreme of exercisers who “smartly” think that if they must accumulate 30 minutes of physical activity most days of the • Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about antibiotic week, then yoga or Pilates classes are the answer to their prayers – no resistance. Ask if an antibiotic can help your illness, and what excess sweating, no pounding heart – bliss. else you can do to feel better sooner.

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Do not take antibiotics prescribed for someone else. It may not be appropriate for your illness. Taking the wrong medicine may delay correct treatment and allow bacteria to multiply.

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Ideas for a WATER WISE GARDEN

It is official, we are in the midst of a drought. Our dams will be empty by March if we have no rain, guys this is critical. Our gardens of course will be the first to suffer, let alone all the farm animals … it is so sad to see it breaks my heart. There is however a way where you can still have a stunning garden and who better to design it for you than Village Gardens.

Water wise gardens or the posher name Xeriscaping: This is a form of landscaping that reduces or eliminates the need for supplemental water from irrigation. Xeriscaping may well be the alternative to various types of gardening.

To be honest we really may not have a choice living in South Africa… With Xeriscaping (water wise gardens) we will help you choose plants for water conservation not necessarily selecting just indigenous plants. Xeriscaped gardens are easy to maintain, capable of withstanding a drought and able to conserve and retain water… Just fabulous.

I am sure you are probably thinking that a water wise garden will just be a bit of gravel and a cactus with some tumble weeds flying past… aahhh hhaaaa no it is nothing like that.

this will save at least 65% of water which is lost through pop up irrigation that either evaporates or does not sink into the rootage of the plant enough. Grey water systems are becoming more and more popular, please let’s consider grey water. One can even rig their own pipe flow system that can lead out to the garden.

You know it kills me as I am sure it does you to see our gardens suffering and dying in front of us. But there is something we can do, if they can have stunning gardens in arid hot climates around the world then we can certainly have the same.

Give Village gardens a call for a FREE quotation on a water wise stunning lovely garden.

Trust me I really can help you …..

The main principles are: • Designing the garden using local or non native plants.

• Efficient irrigation • Using low water use plants (we have stunning plants to use) • Soil improvement (very important) • Mulch • And then of course seasonal maintenance The principles are pretty much the same as a normal landscape or garden design, HOWEVER much more suited for hot dry climates like here in South Africa. Yes we do get the rains but if you notice the summers are getting hotter, population is increasing hence more demand for water, face reality that the earth is warming up no matter what some politicians say… the fact is that we can feel and see it happening.

Lawns unfortunately may be a thing of the past if we continue having less and less rain, but we have alternatives.

There are fake lawns out on the market and some are not too shabby. We don’t have to get rid of all our lawns, people love lawns I get that so how about keeping a smaller patch of lawn and allowing us to design a stunning water wise garden around the lawn.

Irrigation is ideal if you have it but again if everyone is using the underground water then we will eventually run out underground as well as the dams. Try using drip irrigation,

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A CLEVER LITTLE CRITTER AND SOME DANGEROUS GARDEN PLANTS

BY HAMISH CURRIE BVSc

The Maned Rat or Lophiomys imhausi is a clever little critter. This little fella lives up north, in Somalia Ethiopia South Sudan Kenya and Tanzania. From head to tail he is just over a foot long with few defences to keep him alive in this hostile territory. They eat vegetable material and are skilled tree climbers.

A toxic plant in the area is Acokanthera shimperi and our little friend chews and gnaws this plant mixing it with his saliva producing a paste that he deposits on the side of his body. When threatened they part the fur in two lateral lines on each side of their body which is coated with this deadly paste. Beware if you are a predator and regard the Maned rat a tasty treat. You will be in for a fatal surprise.

Acokanthera plants are also known as Boesmangifbossies or “bushman poison bushes�. They contain a potent toxin called ouabain which is a deadly cardiac glycoside.

Cardiac glycosides are extremely toxic affecting the contractility of the heart.

Primitive human hunters use poisoned arrows to kill their prey. The bushman and other tribes such as the Waliangulu in Kenya use Acokanthera plants in their poison arrows. Sometimes they use a mixture of poisons such as the larvae and pupae of Chrysomelid beetles. They crush the leaves bark and roots and boil it for a long time which results in the formation of a sticky dark resin which is used to coat the arrow shaft. As this enters the animal it is absorbed slowly.

Even small amounts coated on arrow tips were enough to kill animals the size of elephants. Human intelligence was needed to work this out and it has been used successfully for generations.

This poses the question. How did our little friend the maned rat work this out?

Believe it or not some of our common garden plants such as foxgloves, oleander, and lily of the valley are rich in cardiac glycosides.

So think twice before you plant these, they contain enough toxin to kill elephants and certainly could create a big problem if chewed or consumed by humans or pets.

Hamish Currie is a small animal practitioner at Alphen Veterinary Hospital (www.alphenvet. co.za) in Constantia who also has a special interest in wild life. He runs an NGO called Back to Africa (www.backtoafrica.co.za) that repatriates rare African animals from European Zoos to secure conservation areas in a variety of African countries.

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THE HISTORY OF FORESTERS ARMS The history of Foresters Arms began in 1852 – a long time ago!

A gentleman by the name of James Maynard owned a section of land called Papenboom, which was situated in what we currently know as Newlands. Mr Maynard was in dire financial straits and in order to repay his debts, he sectioned off his land into 200 lots and raffled them off at £25.10 sterling per lot. ‘The Cottage’ was one of the grand prizes, and this was the original building that would be recognized as the Foresters Arms of today.

A Mr David Williams bought large portions of these tickets and ‘won’ considerable amounts of land including ‘The Cottage’, which became known as the Foresters Arms. The plots 129, 130 and 167 that make up the area of Foresters Arms today were officially transferred to Mr Williams on the 28th August 1852.

Article source: http://forries.co.za/our-history

During these early years, David Williams was a well known timber-man and forester, who utilized the Newlands (Papenboom) forest to pursue his business and trade. His business was thriving and he employed a number of men who would willingly exhaust themselves to better his business.

David Williams was a philanthropic man who believed that his men should be rewarded with comfortable conditions and a place to relax after a long and hard day’s work. He would often encourage them to come to ‘The Cottage’ (Foresters Arms) to enjoy a beer from one of the local breweries.

‘The Cottage’, or Foresters Arms as it had become known, was used in the early days, as a local office for him

and his foremen and also as a place of recreation and rest for his workers.

By the time David Williams passed away in the 1870’s, his estate was insolvent and was sold off portion by portion.

On 28th September 1881, the plots of land containing Foresters Arms were sold to Simon Londt. He converted the rooms used as offices into rooms and opened Forries as an Inn. It was one of the first Tavern/Inns open to the public.

The early patrons of Foresters Arms Inn were travelers making their way from Cape Town to Simonstown in their horse-drawn carts.

The trip often involved a night stop and Newlands was an ideal half-way house.

The other loyal patrons who frequented Foresters Arms pub were the foresters who worked in the adjacent Newlands forest and who would still enjoy a beer after a long day’s work, especially on Fridays, where evenings could become quite unruly.

The second brewery, established 1866, was the Cloete’s Brewery, also known as the Newlands Brewery, and was registered to Daniel Cloete. Daniel Cloete was the grandson of David Williams, and used a portion of his inheritance from his father, to start his brewery. This brewery was situated directly opposite the Foresters Arms as we know it today.

The third brewery was Cannon Breweries, started by in 1874, by Dr Jonas Michael Hiddingh. He also bought various public houses and canteens to ensure the success of his beer to counter competition from his opposition.

The fourth brewery was the introduction of the Anders Ohlsson brewery business, considered to be the father of modern day brewing in South Africa. Anders Ohlsson bought the Anneberg Mill from David Ireland and converted the Mill into the Anneberg Brewery.

Between the years 1840 and 1884, four breweries were established in the Papenboom (Newlands) area. All of these breweries used the water from the famous, and still flowing, Newlands Spring, which was considered the finest quality water for the finest quality beer in the Cape.

The first brewery, established in 1840, was established by Jacob Letterstedt and was the Mariendahl Brewery, and connected to the Jospehine Mill, which used the Newlands Spring water to make its beer.

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SANTA SHOEBOX PROJECT Seeff shares the joy of giving at Christmas

The Seeff Southern Suburbs team were hard at work in the week leading up to Christmas, collecting goodies and packing 45 Santa Shoeboxes and contributing to the more than 100,000 shoeboxes distributed to underprivileged children.

Seeff is a proud supporter of the project that celebrated its tenth year at the end of 2016. From just a 180 shoeboxes donated in its first year, the project has now generated more than half a million shoeboxes. What makes the initiative a favourite with family, individuals and corporate donors alike is that it is highly personalised.

The initiative operates in South Africa and Namibia.

This is just one of a number of community initiatives that the Seeff team undertakes each year.

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24/7 Telephone-based counselling for people in crisis. Lifeline WC offers individual counseling at Roeland Street for those over 18 years.

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National counseling line: 0861 322 322 Stop Gender Violence (toll-free): 0800 150 150 AIDS helpline: 0800 012 322 Roland Street head office: 021 461 1113

Sisters Incorporated

Home for women at risk, along with their children. Also for single, pregnant women considering placing babies up for adoption. Skills training & basic IT classes.

www.sistersincorporated.wordpress.com

Tel: 021 797 4190

St Francis

Residential home for young boys in need (neglected, orphaned, specific needs). Currently 40 boys between 3-14 years.

www.st-francis.org.za

Tel: 021 696 6136 122 Thornton Rd, Zwartdam (Athlone)

The Big Issue

Employment programme for unemployed/marginalised people. Also social development pro-grammes, including careers training, crèche programme, social work services etc.

www.bigissue.org.za

Tel: 021 461 6690 66 New Market Street, CBD

The Haven Night Shelter

Temporary shelter, social care & family reunification services for adult homeless people.

www.haven.org.za

Tel: 021 425 4700 Email: info@haven.org.za

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