THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE CENTURION HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
AUGUST 2011
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CONTENTS
Contents 10 year service acknowledgement
6
Condolences 6 Bridge club
6
Important numbers and contacts
7
Miscellaneous 7
Interface is the official publication of the Centurion Residential Estate and Country Club. It is published on a monthly basis by the Centurion Homeowners Association. All material is subject to copyright and permission to reproduce may be obtained from the Centurion Homeowners Association.
Captain’s report
11
Should you wish to contribute any editorial material or advertise with us,
Awards dinner
12
086 51 55 487
Two residents win medals for SA
13
Lady Captain’s report
14
A River Runs Through It
15
Stiletto diaries
19
Know your neighbour
21
Garden of the month
22
Front cover: Our Lady Champion, Kim Williams
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Editorial contributions are welcome and can be sent to the Editor at interface@centuriongolfestate.co.za. All rights in said editorial contributions, whether it be in the form of a letter or article and whether it includes graphics or not, will be treated as unconditionally assigned for the publication and copyright purposes and material will be subject to Interface’s unrestricted right to edit and comment editorially. Interface will place editorial contributions at it’s own discretion, space allowing. Although the greatest care is taken with all material submitted, Interface will take no responsibility for any damages or loss to such material. Editorial & Advertising booking deadline for September 2011 issue: 22 August 2011 Advertising Tracey Garde 082 460 6007
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HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Communicate with fellow residents/visitors To advertise on the electronic notice board at the front entrance contact Zena at the HOA office R800 per month (Pro-Rata per day)
Contact: Zena @ HOA Office on (012) 665 0506 or on Zena.reynecke@centuriongolfestate.co.za
to place your ad!
Mr. Patrick Lekalakala 10 year service acknowledgement Gardener for the CHOA
Condolences In fond memory of Barry Niselow It is with heartfelt grief and sadness that we report the passing away of Barry Niselow. Barry was a heart-warming caring member of the staff working for Amarille at the Club House. In fact the last photos of Barry were taken at the Sunday Lunch on 31 July 2011. Barry was a professional member of the catering industry and he will be so missed and mourned by all who knew him. Barry knew so many of us, and our idiosyncrasies, he knew just what would make certain people happy and he made sure we were all comfortable and catered for in every way within his ability. The smooth flow of the Patio, the caring for children and his caring for some of us who he thought needed a ride home, was astute, observant and utterly unique. We will miss every moment where Barry would step in, take over and solve each and every problem. Rest in peace, Barry, we will remember you always, love you and wish you God Speed.
In fond memory of Brendon Lee Brendon Lee, one of our club members passed away in a tragic plane crash on Saturday, 30 July 2011. Our condolences to his family and friends.
Bridge Club BRIDGE RESULTS 12 July 2011 1st
Lorraiine le Roux
5820
2nd
Wim Skinner
4920
3rd
Paul Harris
4110
26 July 2011 1st 2nd
Paul Harris Wim Skinner
3rd Anna Skinner
4 490
3 640 2 560
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This friendly social club was inaugurated 12 years ago and until now, has met at the clubhouse two Tuesday evenings a month to play rubber bridge with revolving partners. The attendance has been fairly steady at an average of 12 players per evening. We feel sure there are many social players on the Estate who may wish to broaden their experience and join us, but fear that we existing players are too advanced. We are, in fact, a very average bunch of players who really enjoy the game and would like to expand membership. We have therefore decided to play rubber bridge every Tuesday at 19h00. The first Tuesday each month will be set aside to start an hour earlier (18h00) so we can welcome new members
and at the same time assist them to become familiar with the various bidding systems used by players. Our club allows different systems to be played, so we simultaneously have players utilising various systems, with variations adapted to suit. On the second and fourth Tuesdays we will continue with our established revolving partner rubber bridge, but on the other Tuesdays we will play fixed partner rubber bridge. Please, bridge playing residents, join us one Tuesday soon to meet your fellow enthusiasts. You will enjoy the experience and hopefully become a regular player. For any queries telephone Paul Harris (co-ordinator) on 012 667 3025, Wim Skinner on 012 665 0200, or Miriam de Kok on 012 665 0359.
Important numbers & contacts Security Control Room Main Gate 012 665 0117 or 012 665 3601 Guardroom 071 683 1596 Homeowners’ Association Tel: 012 665 0506 | Fax: 012 665 0505 Annelien.smit@centuriongolfestate.co.za Zena.reynecke@centuriongolfestate.co.za HOA office hours Monday to Thursday, 07h30 to 16h00 and Friday 07h30 to 15h00. ageary@telkomsa.net (accounts) Estate General Manager Jaco Venter | 082 852 9977 Jaco.venter@centuriongolfestate.co.za Safety & Security Manager HOA: Leon Booysen | 071 609 9149 leon.booysen@centuriongolfestate.co.za
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2010 Chairman: Mr Pierre Lombard Chairman@centuriongolfestate.co.za
Police - Lyttelton
012 644 8600
Metro Police
012 358 7088
Ambulance
10177
Financial Director: Mr. Cor van Zyl finance@centuriongolfestate.co.za
Unitas Hospital
012 677 8000
Fire Brigade
012 664 5555
Municipality
012 671 7211
Security Director : Dr Louis Botha security@centuriongolfestate.co.za PR Director : Ms Anya Potgieter Publicrelations@centuriongolfestate.co.za Director Architecture & Gardens : Mr Patrick Mann Architecture@centuriongolfestate.co.za Centurion Country Club President: Mr. Hennie le Roux ccc@centuriongolfestate.co.za
Burst Water Mains 012 358 3716
(office hours)
012 358 2111
(24hours) Electrical
012 358 9999
Sewerage
012 427 7111
Garbage Removal
012 308 0557
SPCA
012 664 5644/5
Street Lights
080 11 11 770
(toll free)
NOTES
Miscellaneous • Miscellaneous • Miscellaneous Accommodation Garden flat to let on the Estate. Furnished 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, awesome open plan kitchen, dining room and lounge. Covered patio with built in braai walk onto beautiful small garden with swimming pool and one garage. Available 1 October 2011. Kindly contact the owner at 082 562 1222. To rent: single domestic room in a complex in Waldorf Drive, Centurion Golf Estate. Contact Norma on 012 665 0338 or 083 564 3884. R900 p/m incl electricity and water. Domestics Teresa Matebula is my domestic worker and she is looking for work on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and/or Fridays, in the Golf Estate or nearby. She speaks English, is friendly and hardworking. You can call her on 076 440 5646. For reference: Terina du Plessis 082 670 4385 or terina.duplessis@gmail.com. Elsie Wiso, currently working in the Estate, is available 2 or 3 days per week. Elsie is English speaking, does an excellent job and is very good with children. Elsie is very pleasant, hard working and trustworthy. If interested, call Elsie on 083 207 9601 or call Suzi Sullivan on 082 891 1454. General Books wanted! For the Pretoria High School for Girls Spring Fair. Contact Felis Roux 082 443 1008/082 601 1164, e-mail
smilesforall@iafrica.com or andred@iafrica.com. Any fiction, non-fiction books, magazines, textbooks, dictionaries, etc. will be appreciated. Services Need a painter? For all your painting and waterproofing requirements (interior and exterior) – call Moses Seabi on 082 407 1492. He has more than 17 years experience and many references within the Estate! Pet Sitting- for the Centurion Golf Estate Residents. Going away and need to know that your pets are well looked after? I am available, reliable and nearby. Contact: Colleen 082 8963821 or cwlouw@mweb.co.za for details. Extra lessons in Maths, EMS and Accounting. Please contact Elizabeth on 079 899 1456. Wanted Golf Cart in any condition, preferably four seater and one that will need a little TLC. Call Raymond 083 354 2616 or raymond. thomson@supergrp.com. Looking to buy a house in Southdowns Estate, ideally from developer or owner builder wanting to sell. Completion must be this year and under 4million. Call Raymond 083 354 2616.
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RENTALS • RENTALS • RENTALS • RENTALS R18,000.00/month
Fully furnished, lovely large garden. Available 1 August 2011.
R23,000.00/month
On meadows. Occupation 1 October 2011
R28,000.00/month
Fully furnished, on fairway. Occ. 1 August 2011
R21,000.00/month
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WE HAVE 46 RENTALS PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED BY US
RENTAL HOUSES NEEDED FOR APPROVED TENANTS
CAPTAIN’S REPORT Well, well, well our ladies certainly do us proud and this month it has been my pleasure to catch up with South Africa’s number one Amateur Lady Golfer and honourable member of Centurion Country Club, KIM WILLIAMS. In Kim’s words, it has been a very eventful year, winning 6 tournaments including GNGU Champs; playing in the British Amateur in Northern Ireland and making it to the quarterfinals; playing in the Astor Trophy for South Africa in England; and still having a tournament coming up later this year in America before she goes to European Ladies tour school in Spain at the end of the year. Kim holds the title of CCC Ladies Champion and was delighted to win the Stroke Play and the Match Play at the GNGU Women’s Open Championship held at CCC during July. Kim then went on to compete and win against all the GNGU Ladies Club Champions at the Champion of Champions at Pretoria Golf Club. We are so very proud of Kim and the way she represents the club that we needed to share more about her as we wish her endless good luck with her endeavoursas she heads for Q school later this year.
BR:
What is your earliest memory of golf?
KW:
Playing mashi golf with my brothers.
BR:
Who/what inspires you?
KW: My family and my coach, Llewellyn Van Leeuwen, have always supported me. BR:
Where do you see yourself 10 years from now?
KW: Definitely playing on the LPGA and hopefully known as World Number 1. BR: If you could play in the ideal four ball who would it be and where? KW: I would love to play St Andrews with Anika Sorenstam, Ernie Els and Luke Donald. BR:
What advise do you have for aspiring young...er golfers?
KW: Golf is not a game that can be perfected but the more you practise the closer you will get. BR:
What do you enjoy doing when you’re not on the course?
KW:
Going out with friends and watching any other sports.
BR: What does winning the Club Champs at Centurion mean to you? KW: It’s very special. Centurion CC has always supported me throughout my career so far, so it’s really a privilege to play Club Champs at Centurion and to win. Before you think I’ve taken over the ladies division, I did just want to congratulate DEBRA ARROYO who won the C Division at the same
Champion of Champions tournament at Pretoria Golf Club. Great golf, Debra. Thanks and well done to all the men and ladies golfers who represented the club at the Champion of Champions. Back home, The River Runs Through It tournament went off very well with Centurion leading until the very last day where we succumbed to the talent from Zwartkops Country Club. Well done to ZCC and a big thanks to those that participated especially with club knockouts and league still in full swing. More accolades to Centurion golfers. Firstly to HERMAN MINNIE, who will captain the IPT Tournament to be held in Bloemfontein during September. Special congratulations and best wishes to COENIE BESTER who with GINA SWITALA and the rest of the National team, under the expert coaching of LLEWELLYN VAN LEEUWEN, will represent South Africa at the World Universiade at Mission Hills, China in August. Wow we have so much talent and so much to be proud of. KONRAD ZASTRAU rocked Athens at the Special Olympics World Summer Games with his passion and talent for golf by bringing home the Silver Medal. We are very proud of you Konrad and heartfelt congratulations to proud parents Rochelle and Christo Badenhorst. Please read more about Konrad’s exciting experience in Athens elsewhere in this issue.
Last but not least my term as Captain will end early next year, so the last Captains Invitational hosted by myself will take place on 23 October 2011. It promises to be a memorable day, well worth it, albeit a bit more expensive than before. The field,to an undisclosed course, is limited to 48 golfers so when the bookings open on Saturday 10 September 2011, places will be secured on a nonrefundable first come pay basis. With that, my sincere thanks to Marianne and Hayley who braved the bitter cold winter days to marshal and represent our course while we entertained the ladies at the GNGU Ladies Championships. I trust that the Ladies Charity Day on 9 August 2011 will be a roaring well supported success and that lots of money will be collected towards a very good cause. Till next month. Barry.
NEW MEMBERS Gareth Coleshaw | Jan Weckes | Gulit Chu Hanre Rossouw | Karla Grebe | Bertie Strydom Jandre Bornman
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Committee Awards Anne Adelaar Joey du Toit Pieter Fourie Edwin Nel Rodney Rae
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BRONZE
Pieter & Elna Fourie Rodney Rae & Hennie le Roux Rudi Koekemoer, Barry Robinson & Frik Venter Steve Morrison & Barry Robinson Sue Smith & Marianne Fraser Udo Winterstein & Barry Robinson Wanda v Vuuren & Marianne Fraser
AWARDS DINNER 2011
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PJ Smith Helena Mowatt
SILVER
Charmaine Vorster Wanda van Vuuren
BRONZE
Hayley Mendes
CHAMPIONS
Kim Williams (A) Sue Smith (B) Debra Arroyo (C) Karen Robinson (Vet)
GOLD
Steve Joubert Wessel Theron
SILVER
Frik Venter Rudy Koekemoer Pat Mulligan Derek Piek
BRONZE
Brendon Mossop Ruan Bronkhorst Cameron Arroyo
CHAMPIONS Herman Minnie (A) Steve Morris (B) Udo Winterstein (C)) Ettiene Groenewald (Vet) Leon Prinsloo (Sup Snr) Jacques Wickens (Mid Amat) Cameron Arroyo (Jnr)
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Men’s Awards
Certificates of Appreciation
Lefty Piagalis Hilmar Venter Wilma de Wet | AUGUST 2011 | pg 12
1 Anne Adelaar & Hennie le Roux 2 Caremon Arroyo, Barry Robinson & Brendon Mossop 3 Debra Arroyo & Marianne Fraser 4 Edwin Nel 5 Emma du Bruyn, Hayley Mendes & Marianne Fraser 6 Etienne Groenewald & Barry Robinson
GOLD
Hilmar Venter & Hennie le Roux Joey du Toit & Hennie le Roux Karen Robinson & Marianne Fraser Kim Williams & Marianne Fraser Lefty Piagalis & Hennie le Roux Leon Prinsloo & Barry Robinson PJ Smith, Helena Mowatt & Marianne Fraser
Ladies Awards
Congratulations to one of our residents, Andries van der Merwe, who recently competed in the World Youth Games in LIlle in France. He won the GOLD medal in the 110metres hurdles, bringing home one of only two gold medals for South Africa. He also won the SA Championships and the Southern Africa Championships earlier this year. The week before the World Youth Games, he won the Paris Regional Championships in Cergy, Paris. He currently holds 5 of the best 8 times in the world. What an amazing achievement! Andries is a Grade 11 pupil at Affies and he is now going to compete in the Commonwealth Games later on in the year – good luck and we at Centurion Golf Estate are holding thumbs.
TWO OF OUR RESIDENTS WIN MEDALS FOR SOUTH AFRICA! Konrad Zastrau, member at Centurion Country Club, made South Africa proud by winning the silver medal for Golf at the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens which took place from 25 June to 4 July 2011. Konrad competed in the Top Level 5 Elite Group, which took place at the Glyfada Golf Course just outside Athens and was played over 4 rounds of Stroke Play competition. With 4 holes left to play on the final day Konrad was in 4th position, but played extremely well and parred the last 4 holes to win the silver medal. He made an incredible chip on the 18 the hole which secured him the silver medal. He was coached by Nico van Eeden at the Centurion Golf Village who also
accompanied Konrad to the World Games. Nico was also Head Coach of the South African Golf Team. The 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens was the biggest sporting event world-wide for the year 2011, bringing together 7 400 athletes with intellectual disabilities from 185 countries. Special Olympics was founded in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy-Shriver. Today this Global Movement offers the opportunity to 3.7 million athletes with intellectual disabilities from 185 countries, mainly through sport to reinforce their self-esteem, to discover their special abilities and in this way become active and useful members of their societies.
greatest honour to win the silver medal for his country and also to bring it back to his home course at Centurion Country Club where all the members have been so supportive of his effort. Walking into the old Olympic Stadium with 42 000 spectators was an unbelievable experience he said he will never forget. “It was my proudest moment ever!” This is the only Games in the world where all participating athletes are Winners. Winners in their struggle for our respect in their diversity. Winners in their struggle for self-esteem. Winners in their struggle to defend their special abilities. Well done Konrad. We are extremely proud of you!
When asked, Konrad said it was the
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LADY CAPTAIN’S REPORT Centurion proudly hosted the GNGU Ladies open from 3 to 7 July 2011. It was a cold and windy week but the young ladies did not disappoint. The final scores were as follows: GAUTENG NORTH LADIES OPEN 2011 FINAL PRIZE GIVING LIST GNGU LADIES CHAMPION 2011 KIM WILLIAMS
216 (74,73,69)
GNGU LADIES RUNNER UP BERTINE STRAUSS
226 (74,81,71)
A DIV - BEST OVERALL NETT ELEONORA GALLETTI
222 (72,75,75)
A DIV - BEST NETT ROUND 1 ILSE BRITS
71
71
B DIV - GROSS CHAMPION VALDA FORD
Why do we love this game so much? Maybe it is the company of your golf buddies more than the game? Makes you think doesn’t it?
77 (COUNT OUT)
A DIV - BEST NETT ROUND 3 IZEL PIETERS
But there you are… fidgeting on the tee box… staring at the ball… your buddies staring at you… while your poor brain chatters through a long checklist of complex mechanics on arm positioning… elbow tucked in… hip turn… hinged wrists… release point… impact hand position… accelerating beyond impact point… ONLY TO WIND UP DUFFING THE SHOT, how embarrassing.
Marianne Fraser
A DIV - BEST NETT ROUND 2 CATHERINE LAU
You have to admit the brain is a weird thing. I mean you drive down the road to the golf course while fiddling with the radio, humming a tune, entertaining the idea of winning your game today and the funny part is you did it all without ever thinking about it! Strangely you can navigate a 2 ton hunk of metal down a narrow road that is certainly more difficult and dangerous than hitting a golfball down the fairway.
271 (90,90,91)
MONTHLY MEDAL - JUNE 2011 Men’s A Division 1st W Roux
71
2nd M Fichardt
71
The mixed league has started again. The first game was played at Woodhill against Woodhill, Centurion won all their games. Well done to all players. The next game will be on 14 August 2011 at Bronkhorstspruit.
1st J de Beer
68
2nd F Venter
69
1st P Goss
74
2nd I Mossop
74
Thursday ladies have gained momentum again and we look forward to a full field now that the weather has improved. Welcome back ladies.
Ladies Silver Division
Helga Engling and Elize Visser are still out of action but recovering well after their operations, we look forward to welcoming them back.
72
2nd W van Vuuren
77
Bronze Division
2nd B Mulligan
77
B DIV - GROSS RUNNER UP JAMIE LEE DANIELS
276 (97,88,91) (COUNT OUT)
I received this very interesting email and thought I would share it with you:
B Division C Division
1st S Smith
1st M Fraser
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Golfer of the Month – R Maruszweski (73 gross)
A River Runs Through It
GENERAL INTEREST
15 to 17 July 2011 Club
Groups
Competitor
15-Jul-11
16-Jul-11
17-Jul-11
Total Points
Irene
Ladies
Zwartkops CC
2
3
3.5
8.5
Centurion CC
1
1
5
7
Veterans
Zwartkops CC
1
1
2.5
4.5
Centurion CC
1.5
1
4
6.5
Regular Men Zwartkops CC
1.5
2
3.5
7
0.5
2.5
3.5
6.5
Centurion CC
40
Club
Groups
Competitor
Zwartkops
Ladies
Irene CC
1
0
2.5
3.5
Centurion CC
2
0.5
2.5
5
Veterans
Irene CC
2
2
3.5
7.5
Centurion CC
2
2
5
9
Regular Men Irene CC
2.5
2
4.5
9
1
1
5.5
7.5
Centurion CC
15-Jul-11
16-Jul-11
17-Jul-11
Total Points
41.5
Club
Groups
Competitor
Centurion
Ladies
Irene CC
2
2
1
5
Zwartkops CC
1
2.5
3.5
7
Veterans
Irene CC
1.5
2
2
5.5
Zwartkops CC
1
1
1
3
Regular Men Irene CC
3.5
1.5
4.5
9.5
3
3
2.5
8.5
1st place 2nd place 3rd place
Zwartkops Country Club Irene Country Club Centurion Country Club
Zwartkops CC
15-Jul-11
16-Jul-11
41.5 (they retain the trophy) 40 38.5
17-Jul-11
Total Points
38.5
GENERAL INTEREST
CENTURION G E - R2 390 000
CENTURION G E - R3 150 000
CENTURION G E - R4 200 000
A
IAN
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SO DIANA 082 872 0402 Sales
RONEL 072 663 9538 Sales & Rentals
NAOMI 083 461 1231 Sales
RAY 082 461 3751 Rentals
SOLE MANDATE Quiet location, 3 bedr, 2 bathr, main en suite downstairs, large enclosed patio, Jacuzzi, double garage
SOLE MANDATE Large corner stand, 4 bedr 4 bathr, 4 living areas, pool, S/Q, renovated kitchen, double garage
IMMACULATE Very private with 3 bedr 3 bathr, study, entertainment gazebo, S/Q, DG & double portico
CENTURION G E - R4 500 000
CENTURION G E - R4 900 000
CGE - R11 000 P/M – TO RENT
CENTURION G E - R4 350 000
ZWARTKOP G E - R2 480 000
RENOVATED HOUSE Best finishes, 4 bedr 3 bathr, 6 living areas, pool, study, 3 garages, flatlet
ON RIVER Private in the trees, 3 bedr 3 bathr, open plan living areas, enclosed patio & entertainment area, S/Q
TOWNHOUSE 3 bedr 2 bathr, open plan living area, double garage. Occupation: 1st Sept
ON GOLF COURSE Large, spacious 4 bedr, 3 bathr home with open plan entertainment area, pool and 4 garages
OVERLOOKING BOWLING GREEN Lovely & neat 3 bedr, 2.5 bathroom house with 3 spacious living areas and a stunning garden. LYNETTE – 083 2256 903
ZWARTKOP GE - R1 880 000
ZWARTKOP G E - R1 650 000
IRENE G E - R950 000
RASLOUW - R6 900 000
HIGHVELD - R980 000
±300 M FROM THE GREEN Lovely 3 bedr, 2.5 bathroom house with double garage and a beautiful garden. Good security. LYNETTE – 083 2256 903
JUST MOVE IN! Modern 3 Bedr, 3 Bathr, double storey house with a gas fireplace. Includes blinds on all windows. SOLE MANDATE. LYNETTE – 083 2256 903
FREEDOM OF LIVING IN VAST OPEN SPACE!!! This stand in Irene Glen Estate is 8609m² and includes plans for a 424m² house. A landscapers dream. LYNETTE – 083 2256 903
FULLY FURNISHED GEUSTHOUSE Ready to operate, 12 en-suite bedr, restaurant, bar, pool, spa & sauna room with 2 flatlets for management & much more! JACQUES – 082 974 0362
NEAT FULL TITLE DUET – URGENT SALE Boomed area, lovely neat house with modern finishes and very nice outdoor braai area to entertain. RIEKIE.
From R380 000 to R430 000
R920 000
Jeckinah 083 551 8790
SPACIOUS (150m²) AND NEAT 2 Bedr, 2 bathr, simplex with 3 living areas on top of own 2 garages. Private garden.
HIGH DEMAND & EXCELLENT RENTALS! Choice of free standing 2 & 3 bedr full title houses with garage or carport.
R1,5 million
R840 000
Emilie 082 923 7572 HIGHVELD ESTATE Craydon str
Considering Selling? This newsletter is circulated to 50000 centurion residents monthly. This, together with our online marketing strategy ensures your property gets viewed by more than 80000 buyers at zero upfront costs to you! Get your property featured today and get it SOLD!
Considering Renting? We always have rental units available. Visit our website for a complete list or email info@centurionrealestate.co.za or call one of our property consultants!
R525 000
Johan 082 905 9800
DIE HOEWES | LYTTELTON Piccolo PERFECT INVESTMENT @ GAUTRAIN STATION! 2 bedr 1 bathr & 1 garage. 24/7 guards. Fully tiled. Spacious covered patio, newly painted.
R830 000
Trudey 082 796 4871
HEUWELSIG ESTATE Grassmoor EASY LIVING IN SECURE ESTATE! Spacious loose standing 3 bedr 2 bathr 2 lockup carports. 3 aircons. Wrap around garden with lapa and a garden bench included.
Our bond consultants come to you! Make use of low interest rates and good property prices to buy while you qualify for a lot more!
HOLIDAY RESORT ATMOSPHERE! Simplex, 3 Bedr, 2 bathr, lounge and diningroom. Kitchen with scullery. One garage. Paved area with shadenet in garden. Olympic size pool in complex.
R950 000
R1,4 million
Johan 082 905 9800 DIE HOEWES Sandalwood
Approved tenants with clear credit records and stable income looking to rent your property urgently! Call Johan on 082 905 9800 or email johan@centurionrealestate.co.za
R1,45 million
R995 000
THE BEST ADDRESS IN THE ESTATE! 3 Bedr, 2.5 bathr, open plan kitchen with granite tops and very large and spacious living area. Double garage. Facebrick. 24/7 security. One garage. Paved area with shadenet in garden. Olympic size pool in complex.
Johan 082 905 9800
DIE HOEWES | LYTTELTON Liquid Amber
ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY! Liquid Amber Compex in Die Hoewes/ Lyttelton. Free standing simplex with 3 bedr, 2 bathr, 2 garages, 2 separate living areas. Developed garden. Covered patio, lapa, built in braai, fire pit braai AND wood burning pizza oven!
Johan 082 905 9800
ECO PARK ESTATE Silver Creek DOUBLE VANITIES IN EN SUITE BATHROOM! 3 bedr + study, 2 bathr & 2 automated garages. Extended patio with built in braai. Manicured garden. Extended main bedroom. Additional servants bathroom. Excellent security.
from R2,2 million
R470 000
Magda 082 221 5718
ZWARTKOP, Riverside Place
BRILLIANT INVESTMENT! Affordable R4,474 bond p/month. Low levy. 2 Bedr, 1 bathr, balcony and garage. 24/7 Security. Currently let for R4000pm. Tenants can walk to Gautrain Station, Centurion Mall, and Centurion Academy.
Trudey 082 796 4871
HERITAGE HILL COUNTRY ESTATE
Next to Midstream Estates. Beautiful old Transvaal style homes with verandas and cosy fireplaces. Full title stands with building packages. House 300m², stand 500m².
R520 000
R499 000
Johan 082 905 9800
ECO PARK ESTATE Woodpecker
THE BEST INVESTMENT IN CENTURION! FIRST FLOOR WITH STUNNING VIEW! 2 bedr 1 full bathr with bath and shower and garage. Big open plan lounge/ kitchen leading to covered balcony with nice view. Tenant in place @R4600pm, 12 month contract, tenant willing to extend @10% escalation annualy
R950 000
Johan 082 905 9800
DIE HOEWES | LYTTELTON Venice
R1,3 million HIGHVELD
Emilie 082 923 7572
Hatfield str
Johan 082 905 9800
R550 000
Johan 082 905 9800
ECO PARK ESTATE Millstream
NO NEED TO CROSS THE STREET WHEN TAKING THE GAUTRAIN! Well priced 2 bedr 1 bathr & 1 garage. 24/7 guards. Fully tiled. Spacious covered patio. Currently let for R4300pm.
DIRECT ACCESS TO ESTATE GREEN BELT! Upmarket and spacious 2 bedr 2 bathr & 2 automated garages. High security estate with 24/7 guards. Fully tiled. Covered patio, private garden.
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY 2 houses on one stand. Buy one duet property or both. 3 bedr house for R1.3mil and 4 bedr duplex for R1.7mil!
R4,25 million
Johan 082 905 9800
ECO PARK ESTATE Millstream
GRANDOUS IN SOUGHT AFTER COMPLEX! 3 Bedr, 2 bathr, open plan kitchen with granite tops and large living area. Double garage. Facebrick. 24/7 security.
Need a tenant?
Emilie 082 923 7572
DIE HOEWES
LOCATION COUNTS 3 Bedr plus study, 2 bathr, large kitchen with scullery, double garage. Lapa and garden.
Considering Buying?
Vera 082 708 9946
ELDORAIGNE Ireland Hills
OLIEVENHOUTBOSCH
Julia 082 796 4873
ZWARTKOP Aldea CENTURION GOLF ESTATE, Santa Monica Drive
Next to the 11th fairway with stunning views! 370m² house & 600m² stand. Very spacious double storey 4 bedr, 2½ bathr, 4 garage, store room, balcony, aircon, computerised irrigation, large entertainment patio & study. Solid wood staircase!!!
PERFECT INVESTMENT – TENANT IN PLACE ! Popular area, low maintenance complex with pool. 2 Bedr, 1 full bathr, balcony, top stack. Own private garden downstairs. Near Johan Vorster Drive and Centurion Mall.
Johan 082 905 9800
Mariana 082 775 5140
Julia 082 796 4873
Vera 082 708 9946
Trudey 082 796 4871
Emilie 082 923 7572
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Magda 082 221 5718
Jeckinah 083 551 8790
Stiletto diaries GENERAL INTEREST
By Corné du Plessis
Corné du Plessis Image and style adviser Contact: 083 381 1668, corne.sd@gmail.com
“Know first who you are; and then adorn yourself accordingly,” - Epictetus I specialise in fashion styling, image consulting, personal shopping and style advice. I have a Masters Degree in Psychology, and a passion to reveal and frame your inner self. “I don’t do fashion, I am fashion,” - Coco Chanel
Cape Town Fashion Week Attending fashion weeks are some of my year’s highlights. Great expectations usually accompany my planning. I always look forward to new and creative ideas of self-expression whilst getting into fashion designers’ interpretation of Spring and Summer’s dress code. I wonder if it will be prescriptive or leave room for interpretation. Unfortunately, the first show I found terribly disappointing! Big screens with tweets presenting as we exited disagreed with me. The shades of white were beautiful; the lighting and décor well done but was I tempted into buying anything? Unfortunately, nothing appealed to me; maybe fortunately for my husband though! The models looked tortured maybe the shows portrayed too much fashion and too little style? I often impulsively make the mistake of viewing style and fashion as one and the same thing. More often than not it isn’t. I see fashion as art; I want items whose beauty will be appreciated ‘forever’, not quickly outdated like technology. The fashion world is an industry like any other and who is going to say, “The Emperor is not wearing any clothes”? Trends to watch out for Spring/Summer: Bright solid colours All white look Floral prints Pleated detail
Wardrobe In order to analyse a your wardrobe and style, we discover your personal profile based on age, size, shape, skin tone, hair colour, likes and dislikes, and many other factors. We consider budget, shops used, social engagements, travelling, children, work environment, gathering as much information possible to give expression to your aspired image and style. • • •
Initial consultation will be 2 to 4 hours at R1 200 Notes on identified essential items Additional hours are charged at R250 per hour.
Gift vouchers Available on request. Gift-wrapped for that special occasion. R1 200
Shopping Following the initial consultation, I will, if required, accompany clients on shopping excursion to source identified essential items. • This is charged on a half-day basis (4 hours) at R800. NB: These rates exclude all air travel and shopping budget. •
Additional hours are charged at R250 per hour. (Overseas shopping trips can be arranged on request)
Special occasion Do you have a special event to go to and simply have nothing to wear? I can take the hassle out of finding something spectacular to wear:
Maxi dresses with full flare
• This is charged on a half-day basis (4 hours) at R800. NB: These rates exclude all air travel and shopping budget.
Broad horizontal stripes
Gift vouchers:
Pleated horizontal stripes
Available on request. Gift-wrapped for that special occasion. R800
Asymmetrical hem lines 70’s style styling Lean tailored suits Insights into fashion Fabrics are essential to a garment. Neon colors are a possible mine field. Do not wear it unless you are in your 20’s and preferably with a dark olive complexion. Scrunchy’s do not look beautiful; sophisticated or sexy. Wear what you love; whether it is designer gowns, goofy pajama’s, DDG heels or your LBD find the right time and place to express who you are and enjoy the moment!
Style and image support (retainer base) Are you are too busy to shop for yourself and need support; I am also available on a retainer bases: • 3 month / 6 month / 9 month /12 month retainer contracts available. For whichever of these retainer contracts you choose:
1 to 5 hours per month = R1 200 per month 6 to 10 hours per month = R2 000 per month 11 to 15 hours per month = R2 900 per month
This is ideal for those who want to maintain their personal image, but simply don’t have the time.
Photographic shoots I am available as a stylist for photographic shoots and commercials. Rates available on request.
Stylegreetings@Corne | AUGUST 2011 | pg 19
GENERAL INTEREST
Know your Neighbour Your leading agents in Centurion Golf Estate and other security estates www.ppg.org.za Marissa Burger: 072 22 77 270. Rina Hattingh: 083 412 6800. Gillian Hills: 072 831 7117 Adelle Naude (rentals) 083 622 6153
KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOUR Johan and Monica Ackerman Johan and Monica Ackerman have been living on the Estate for the past 10 years. They both work from home. Johan, a qualified electrician, is in the cabling and infrastructure business whilst Monica owns a debt collecting firm. Johan has two daughters from a previous marriage. They love living in the Estate, where they enjoy the safety and security, as well as the surrounding shopping centres and entertainment.
Property Principal Group (PPG) would love to welcome or introduce new or existing residences every month on our ‘Know your neighbours’ page. Please contact any of them should you have anybody in mind. Give them a call, they would all love to be of service to you.
Put all your property needs in our hands | AUGUST 2011 | pg 21
GARDEN OF THE MONTH
S N O I T A L U T A R G N CO l
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Send pictures of your garden to magde.marais@leapfrog.co.za and you could be featured together with your winning garden next month.
LEAPFROG CENTURION T 012 663 9000 F 012 663 9881 MAGDE MARAIS 083 387 3437 magde.marais@leapfrog.co.za CARL MEYER 083 784 4046 CENTURION GOLF ESTATE
R1 650 000
FULL TITLE STARTER HOME! Cluster home with 3 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, a fireplace, DG and SQ.
CENTURION GOLF ESTATE
R2 550 000
CENTURION GOLF ESTATE
SOLE
SOLE MANDATE
LOCK-UP Duplex townhouse with 3 bedrooms, 2bathrooms, DG and garden.
CENTURION GOLF ESTATE
SOLE
DUAL MANDATE
CENTURION GOLF ESTATE
R4 200 000
AGENT'S CHOICE Good value and space, 4 bedr, 3 bathr, study, 3 livingr + gym, entertainment with pool + jacuzzi, SQ, 4 garages. CENTURION GOLF ESTATE
R6 800 000
NEED SPACE? Look no further - 4 spacious living areas 6 bedr, 5 bathr, gym bar, patio and pool, 3 garages, SQ.
CENTURION GOLF ESTATE
MANDATE
MANDATE
THATCH DREAM Private and ultra neat home with garden, 4 bedr, 2.5 bathr, 3 livingr, entertainment, DG.
R1 690 000
R3 150 000
SOLD BY MAGDE Simplex fairway home with 3 sunny bedr, 3 livingr, beautiful entertainment with pool and views, DG. CENTURION GOLF ESTATE
R4 400 000
PERFECT FAIRWAY HOME Facebrick and aluminium windows beautiful main en-suite on ground floor, 4 bedr, 2.5 bathr, studio, 3 livingr, patio + pool with a view. IRENE WOODS ESTATE
R2 400 000
PICTURE PRETTY Characterful and different with 3 livingr, patio, 3 bedr, 2 full bathr, study on the landing, pool and DG.
R2 450 000
SOLD BY MAGDE Very private full title cluster home with 4 bedr, 2.5 bathr, 3 livingr, DG and entertainment patio. CENTURION GOLF ESTATE
R3 900 000
RENOVATED AND PERFECT Good position in quiet street - family home with 4 bedr, 3 bathr, study, 4 livingr, entertainment with pool, jacuzzi and bar, 3 garages, SQ. CENTURION GOLF ESTATE
R4 300 000
LIKE BRAND NEW Modern finishes - immaculate home with 4 bedr, 4 bathr, study, 3 livingr, private entertainment with pool + jacuzzi, 3 garages, SQ. IRENE WOODS ESTATE
R3 950 000
ULTRA MODERN HOME Funky and new with 3 bedr en suite, 3 livingr, DG, stunning setting.
CENTURION GOLF ESTATE
R2 450 000
HOME + OFFICE / FLATLET Well positioned home with 4 bedr, 3 bathr, entertainment with pool, DG and garden.
CENTURION GOLF ESTATE
R4 100 000
VERY COZY Beauty all through this classy home with 3 bedr and bathr, study, livingrooms with fireplaces, pretty garden and entertainment. No pool! CENTURION GOLF ESTATE
R4 800 000
NEW LISTING Space for all with 5 bedr, 3 bathr, study, open plan living rooms, patio + pool, 3 garage, SQ. IRENE VILLAGE VIEW
R2 950 000
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL Family home with 4 bedr, double volume open plan living areas and kitchen, enclosed patio with pool and garden.
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