Interface Dec/Jan 2018 by Tracey Garde

INTERFACE THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE CENTURION RESIDENTIAL ESTATE AND COUNTRY CLUB

Beautiful sunsets and festive cheer

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2018

CONTENTS Message from the Chair

Golf results

Advanced training for our security

Do you feel barking mad?

Christmas bonus for our guards

Ladies Captain report

Good neighbourliness

Miscellaneous

From the Club Captain

Registered Estate Agents

Awards Dinner

REFLECTING ON 2017 - EDITOR’S LETTER

As always at this time of year, it’s great to look back on all that has been done and achieved. The Board of Directors, HOA, Club Management, Greenkeeper and his team have all worked tirelessly to ensure the aesthetics, security and service on the Estate is of the highest standard.

The Board of Directors together with the HOA Management and staff have ensured that all aspects of keeping the Estate a safe environment is evident in the recent firearm training featured on page 5. Amongst loads of other ‘’behind the scenes’’ initiatives, we can rest assured that our Estate is in good hands.

As our front cover depicts this issue, with our clubhouse in the background, reflection is a beautiful thing.

We wish all our readers a fabulous festive season filled with family cheer, wonderful company and many laughter filled days. With 2018 on our doorstep, we look forward to sharing 2018 with all of you.

This issue is testament to the active golfing community we have on the Estate. From the annual awards evening to the inaugural Festival of Golf week, our clubhouse has been buzzing with both regular and new visitors all enjoying what our Estate has to offer.

Happy holidays

Tracey

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR

On behalf of the CHOA Board of Directors and CHOA personnel, I wish all our residents a wonderful festive season, happy holidays and safe travels.

Residents can be assured that the Board is committed to serve the community with its best interests at heart and to render a service of the highest standard, to provide a safe and secure lifestyle in aesthetically pleasing surroundings.

With our gorgeous lights adorning the Estate entrance we are filled with blessings, good spirits and a festive atmosphere.

Festive greetings

We look forward to welcoming you back to the Estate in January 2018.

Dot van Ryneveld

IMPORTANT NUMBERS & CONTACTS SECURITY: 012 665 3601 CHOA: Tel: 012 665 0506 | Fax: 086 600 4241 GENERAL MANAGER: Jaco Venter | 082 852 9977 | gm@choa.co.za SAFETY & SECURITY MANAGER: Stoney Steenkamp | 071 609 9149 | ssm@choa.co.za ASSISTANT SAFETY & SECURITY MANAGER: Leonard Puputa | 072 148 9421 | assm@choa.co.za OFFICE & ADMINISTRATION SUPERVISOR: Annelien Smit | aos@choa.co.za ACCESS CONTROL OFFICER: Adéle van Deventer | access@choa.co.za CHOA RECEPTION: Magda Fouche | pr@choa.co.za DOMESTICS/GARDENER ENROLLMENTS: Diana Wilson | domestic@choa.co.za ACCOUNTS: Anneke Geary | ageary@telkomsa.net

CENTURION COUNTRY CLUB

CENTURION COUNTRY CLUB GENERAL MANAGER: Hans Jonck | 012 665 0279 | hans@centurioncountryclub.co.za MARKETING & MEMBERSHIP MANAGER: Nicola van Heerden | 012 665 9601 | nicola@centurioncountryclub.co.za CLUBHOUSE FUNCTIONS AND CONFERENCES: Jeanette O’Donnell | Office hours: 012 665 9609 | After hours: 064 736 5533 DRUG SURVEILLANCE SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD: Retief Fourie | 083 556 6630 | drugsurveillancesa@gmail.com INTERFACE: Tracey Garde | 082 460 6007 interface@centuriongolfestate.co.za | www.tlgpublishing.co.za

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIRPERSON: Dot van Ryneveld | chairperson@centuriongolfestate.co.za VICE-CHAIRPERSON Edwin Nel FINANCIAL DIRECTOR: Martie MacDougall | finance@centuriongolfestate.co.za SECURITY DIRECTOR: Vincent Blasl | security@centuriongolfestate.co.za CORPORATE GOVERNANCE & COMPLIANCE DIRECTOR: Brigitte Laurent | governance@centuriongolfestate.co.za ARCHITECTURE & INFRASTRUCTURE DIRECTOR: Darryll Castle | aesthetics@centuriongolfestate.co.za PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR: Terrence Hill | publicrelations@centuriongolfestate.co.za

EMERGENCY POLICE - LYTTELTON: 012 644 8600 METRO POLICE: 012 358 7088 AMBULANCE: 10177 | UNITAS HOSPITAL: 012 677 8000 FIRE BRIGADE: 012 310 6300 / 012 310 6400 / 10177 MUNICIPALITY: 012 671 7211 BURST WATER MAINS: 012 358 3716 | 012 358 2111 (24 hours) 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)

ADVANCED TRAINING FOR OUR SECURITY The security at the Estate is our frontline in the protection of our residents, that is foremost the most important task we have, and we do it proudly! The criminal element over the years has become more violent and we are all very well aware of the dangers associated with criminals using weapons. With the recent sequence of events that has happened at our Estate, the increase of crimes that are taking place around neighbouring estates in Centurion and the escalating violent crimes reported, the HOA, Bidvest senior management and Lyttleton Firearm Training Centre came together, to raise the standard of our security! The armed security officers underwent advanced firearm training from a highly qualified instructor with full qualifications and credentials. The end result was that we went from average armed security officers to now having the best qualified armed security officers in Gauteng. They completed the SAQA 123515, demonstrating tactical proficiency with a handgun course.

The Board of Directors were invited to witness the results of this training first hand at an exhibition shooting day, when five randomly selected officers displayed all they had learnt these past few months. The proficiency of the security officers was evident and they displayed their competencies with confidence and professionalism. Not only were the Board of Directors impressed with the outcome of this training as demonstrated but one could also see the sense of pride and self-confidence these officers have gained from completing this course. Security as a whole in the Estate is of utmost importance, the training they receive is to enhance the security capability in their daily functions and to ensure the safety and security of our residents. Further training of the armed security officers will happen on the Estate where they will undergo an intense scenario training to amplify their skills and to build confidence in their work environment. We thank Jean du Plessis from Lyttleton Firearm Training Centre and Bidvest Protea Coin for their efforts to uplift the security standard with the armed security officers, and making a success of it. Your efforts are clearly visible and your commitment is evident.

Stoney Steenkamp Safety and Security Manager

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CHRISTMAS BONUS FOR OUR GUARDS Dear Residents

We can look back at another successful and safe year in our beautiful Estate and I would like to thank the team who make it possible. Our security inside the Estate has been excellent for over 5 years and hopefully this will continue in the years to come. Not a single serious incident within the Estate over this period makes us one of the safest places to live in South Africa. Statistics outside our Estate are quite different as crime has increased substantially everywhere. We remind residents to be aware and look out for criminal elements to avoid being involved in robberies, hi-jacking’s or being followed to your place of residence (which seems to be quite common these days). Make sure you avoid being identified as a possible soft target by these elements: • Avoid wearing expensive jewellery, rings, watches or carrying large amounts of cash on you; • Avoid drawing money at ATM’s and being followed (as mentioned in the past few months, we have a safe place inside the Estate for you to draw cash – at the Clubhouse ATM). Our guards have received additional training to handle critical situations at the entrances to our Estate. At the same time, they have also been trained to avoid any direct confrontation with criminals which could result in innocent people getting hurt. If you end up in any of these situations rather let the criminals take whatever they want as risking your live is not worth any money or valuables. As Director of Security I would like to thank our Estate management and their teams, Bidwest Protea Coin management and everybody involved in protecting our Estate, especially the people protecting us 24 hours every day. Towards the end of every year we ask our residents to contribute towards a Christmas Bonus for the people protecting us for the past 12 months. We normally receive contributions of between R 200.00 and R 3 000.00 from our residents. This results in over R 100 000.00 collected in total and this is paid out as Christmas Bonus’s to the guards in January when they need it most. Last year they received the biggest bonus ever and wouldn’t it be great if we can make it

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even bigger this year. All contributions are voluntarily and they are paid into the HOA account. If you would like to contribute please pay into the following account: GUARDS CHRISTMAS BONUS Centurion Homeowners Association First National Bank Branch Code: 261550 Cheque Account number: 62020352209 Reference: Guards Xmas Bonus

Vincent Blasl Security Director

GOOD NEIGHBOURLINESS The Centurion Residential Estate and Country Club was created as a closed community within the safety of the boundary walls for all owners and residents alike. It is a unique community with a common denominator – the preference for safe, secure estate living in an aesthetically pleasing environment. A lifestyle created not only by the services and amenities provided by the Centurion Homeowners Association, the various boards of directors or the employees of the association, but also by each resident within the community. In order for this community to thrive and in the furtherance of the common good, certain rules have to apply for all, owners and tenants alike. On purchase of your property you willingly and voluntarily joined the Centurion Homeowners Association as a member, subscribing to the lifestyle and image of the Estate. The vision of the Estate appealed to you and you joined a community of other members sharing all of the above and more. To ensure that the community you have joined remains enviable to all, prescriptive rules govern this community, ensuring the continuing of the lifestyle and standards of conduct Centurion Residential Estate and Country Club is widely known for. One of these said rules dictates that all members and residents should at all times extend good neighbourliness to each other. The concept of ‘good neighbourliness’ originates as a general principal of international law, with particular importance in the field of international environmental law. The principle obligates states to try to reconcile their interests with the interests of neighbouring states. All owners and residents of the Centurion Residential Estate and Country Club have a neighbour. ‘Neighbour’ is not only defined strictly as the other party with whom you share a boundary with. ‘Neighbour’ refers to all other members of the community, irrespective of whether owners or tenants. And although everybody considers themselves as king or queen of their own castle, each assuming the property as a personal kingdom with right to rule and govern the castle as he/she deems fit, it is not entirely true. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines good neighbourliness as: Friendship and co-operation with and non-interference in the internal affairs of another country. A very apt description of good neighbourliness and the intended diplomacy prescribed for interaction between all members of the community. As a community, you are to be friendly to and in co-operation with your neighbour, whilst you are not to interfere with the internal affairs of such neighbour and doing so, both parties try to reconcile their interests with each other. A tall order if you return to your home, tired after a long day, to find that your neighbour has had a new security light installed

which shines directly into your bedroom, dazzling you with its brilliance so that you can read the latest explosive ‘tell-all’ book by just opening the curtains or blinds and making it impossible to sleep. Even the birds, roosting in the tree nearby, engage in song, under the impression that the sun has risen… The obligation to act in terms of good neighbourliness dictates that you shall in a friendly, courteous and non-aggressive manner approach your neighbour to discuss the issue. And in doing so, it shall stand you good to do so as a diplomat negotiating with the neighbouring county. Of course, your neighbour has an equal and corresponding obligation to accept your diplomatic mission and extend the same courtesy to you. Only by doing so can a potentially explosive situation be dealt with calmly, courteously and result in a solution suitable to both parties. ‘Good neighbourliness’ is not limited to matters of dispute or a strange and foreign concept of international law from shores far afield. All South Africans are familiar with the term ‘Ubuntu’- a quality that includes the essential human virtues of compassion and humanity. It is an acknowledgement that, “there is a need for understanding not vengeance, ubuntu not victimization”. The holidays are around the corner and many residents will leave the Estate on a well-deserved holiday. But even if they are at home, it is good neighbourliness to bring their delivered newspaper in from the rain, close the forgotten water sprinklers or even mow the sidewalk whilst you are attending to yours. Forewarn them of the threatening hail storm whilst the cabriolet is parked outside the garage. To drive around carefully and vigilantly within the Estate as children and pets are out and about. The most sought-after commodity, your community, is created and maintained by you as its members. The well-known, repeated adage of “do to others as you would have them do to you”. Neighbourly love might be overestimated by many in the world around you, disregarded and scoffed at, but neighbours are there to stay. Burning their house down (strictly figuratively speaking of course!) puts your own safety at stake. Yet, no unnecessary romance is needed nor required. Old-fashioned good manners, materialised as simple courtesy and decency, extended to all members of the community will not only create harmony and peace for all, but also be the envy of outsiders, whom are not able to achieve such simple basic values within their communities.

T: 012 348 4375 | F: 012 348 4363 E:pvdllaw@pvdllaw.co.za | W: www.pvdllaw.co.za First Floor, 457 Rodericks Road, Lynnwood, Pretoria, 0081 PO Box 13615, Hatfield, 0028

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FROM THE

CLUB CAPTAIN Our inaugural Festival of Golf, a week-long event comprising of various golf days aimed at hosting not only our members, but also visitors from clubs throughout Gauteng was a great success. Many of the visiting players hadn’t been to Centurion Country Club for a few years and all of them were pleasantly surprised at the vast improvement in the condition of our golf course as well as the clubhouse, especially the food and beverage offering. I believe that the message they will all take back to their home clubs is that ours is a club worth visiting.

that we will continue building on the achievements of this year in 2018, thereby making you proud to be a homeowner and member of Centurion Residential Estate and Country Club. I look forward to seeing you on the fairways and in the clubhouse.

Our golf course has now almost returned to the summer condition we have become accustomed to over the past few years. Our Greenkeeper, Jan Hendrik Duvenhage and his team had to contend with several clean-up operations with more than 125mm of rain falling during October and November last year whilst this year finds us peering at the skies and wondering when the rains will bring relief from the unusually hot and dry Spring. Regardless, we are presented with an immaculately prepared golf course despite the challenges Mother Nature presents us with. Subtle changes on the course, along with the hard work and dedication of our greens staff, have combined to create a significant improvement in the overall aesthetic quality of our golf course.

Monthly Medal – October 2017

This has been a good golf year for Centurion Country Club with a number of notable achievements on both the professional and amateur front. On the professional front Darren Fichardt won the Joburg Open and Kim Williams won the Joburg Ladies Open, a brilliant performance by both of them! Just recently Jacques Kruyswijk finished in second place at the final stage of the European Tour Qualifying School in Spain, thereby earning his card to play on the European Tour in the coming season. Our amateurs have also featured prominently this year: our Scratch League team was victorious in the Gauteng North Union and 3 of our members were chosen to represent the Union in the Premier IPT team - they are Nicholaus Frade, Peetie van der Merwe and Clifford Thompson. Unfortunately Clifford withdrew from the team as he had to go to the United States to start his studies. Nicholas Souranis was chosen to represent Gauteng North in the Junior IPT team and Ettienne Groenewald was selected for the Super Senior IPT team. Although clubs throughout South Africa have experienced declining numbers over the past few years, Centurion Country Club has recorded a slight increase in member numbers, including our corporate members. These statistics support my belief that our committees, management team and staff members are doing an exceptional job at providing the best possible course and clubhouse facilities to our members and guests, both golfers and residents of the Estate. I am proud to be a member of this club and I proudly tell anybody, anywhere, anytime that I am a member of Centurion Country Club. As we near the end of 2017 and enter the holiday season I trust you will enjoy the time you spend with family and friends whether you are travelling or staying at home. I have no doubt

Golf regards

Gerhard A DIVISION 1. W Theron - 70 net 2. W Steyn - 72 net B DIVISION 1. P du Preez - 0 net 2. D Castle - 74 net oco C DIVISION 1. S van der Merwe - 66 net 2. T de Villiers - 66 net oco LADIES A DIVISION 1. K Murgatroyd - 80 net 2. H Mendes - 83 net LADIES B DIVISION 1. N Beukes - 71 net 2. D Arroyo - 74 net GOLFER OF THE MONTH: Jaco van der Merwe - 72 gross

Monthly Medal – November 2017 A DIVISION 1. Gerhard Coetzer - 69 nett 2. Edwin Stafford - 71 nett B DIVISION 1. David Guthrie - 62 nett 2. Piet Du Preez - 70 nett C DIVISION 1. Eldrich Johnson - 66 nett 2. Toby Adelaar - 72 nett oco LADIES A DIVISION 1. Kayleigh McKee - 74 nett 2. Nosipho Maphumulo - 77 nett LADIES B DIVISION 1. Jacquline Beukes - 70 nett 2. Hayley Mendes - 73 nett oco GOLFER OF THE MONTH: Edwin Stafford - 72 gross

New members • • • • • • • •

Mr Ewald Faulstich Mrs Nijniran Hommalee Mr Thomas Lawrenson Mr Riaan Bosch Mr Gavin Macaskill Mr Hennie Badenhorst Mrs Berdine Bird Mr Nelis Tolmie

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Mrs Pemilla Boman Mr Willem vd Ryst Master AJ Annandale Mr Marius Weyers Mast Kheane Kidson Mr Marius Senekal Mr Lumardt Senekal

AWARDS DINNER Men’s Leagues

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BRONZE • Hendrikus Stoop – League for 4 years • Johan JV Vuuren – League for 4 years • Kyle Campbell – League for 4 years • Michael Sinclair – League for 4 years • Kyle Phelan – League Manager for 3 years • Ken Roux – League Manager for 3 years

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Men’s Club Championship BRONZE • Ken van Wyk – Veterans C-Division Champion • Johan Bronkhorst – Veterans B-Division Champion • Ettienne Groenewald – Veterans Best Nett of the Tournament • Rudy Koekemoer – Super Senior Champion • Ettienne Groenewald – Veterans Champion • Marcio da Silva- Main Champs C-Division Champion • Johan Bronkhorst – Main Champs B-Division Champion • Avgerinos Piagalis – Main Champs Best nett of the Tournament • Edrich Coetze – Mid Amateur Champion • Lesego Ndlovu – Junior B-Division Champion • Herman van der Walt – Junior u/13 Champion • Matthew Dennis – Junior Club Champion SILVER • Eric Nel – Mens Club Champion

Ladies Leagues BRONZE • Karen Robinson – League for 4 years SILVER • Hannelie Saaiman – League for 8 years • Joanne Shields – League for 8 years

Ladies Club Championship BRONZE • Anne Marie van der Bijl – Veterans Champion • Marianne Fraser – Ladies C-Division Champion • Lizelle Boshoff – Ladies B-Division Champion SILVER • Gina da Silva – Ladies Champion • Provincial Colours (Call Jacques on) SILVER

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Nicolas Frade – 2017 Premier IPT Player + Western Province Amateur Peetie van der Merwe – 2017 Premier IPT Player

GOLD • Derik Piek – 2017 Senior IPT Player

Club Captain GOLD • Gerhard van Niekerk – 2017-2019 Club Captain

Committee Awards (Call Edwin on) SILVER • Marianne Fraser – 3 Years on the Golf Committee GOLD • Edwin Nel – 5 Years on the Management Committee

Special Awards and Recognition CERTIFICATE • Brandon Stone • Darren Fichardt • Jacques Kruyswijk • Kim Williams • Aiden Markram HONORARY LIFE MEMBERSHIP • Keith Smith STAFF AWARDS • Jannes Sik – 10 Years • Nicola Van Heerden – 10 Years • Gina Markram – 10 Years • Willem Conradie – 18 Years

MERCEDES-BENZ CENTURION BETTERBALL CHALLENGE FINALS On Saturday, 11 November 2017, all the monthly winners of this Betterball competition over the year fought it out for the bragging rights to be named the Mercedes-Benz Centurion Betterball Champions for 2017. Congratulations to Lefty Piagalis and Avgerinos Piagalis for winning the day on an excellent score of 45pts. They will experience a day at Zwartkop Raceway driving around in all the latest AMG models and also get master classes from the AMG instructors. A massive thanks must go out to Mercedes-Benz Centurion for their ongoing support of this event and we look forward to continuing this event in 2018.

RACE TO THE JUNIOR CUP 2017 On Saturday, 4 November 2017, the Junior’s played their last qualifying round with only the top 8 Juniors on the order of merit qualifying for the opportunity to play for the Race to the Junior Trophy. The finals will be played on Saturday, 2 December 2017.

Congratulations to the winners of November 2017: • • •

1st C Koch 2nd N Booyens 3rd JP Oosthuizen

The top 8 who will play for the trophy will be: • • • • • • • •

C Shubbert N Els H vd Walt C Kock W vd Walt K Rathete L Ndlovu JP Oosthuizen

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DO YOU FEEL

BARKING MAD? There is nothing more upsetting or annoying than the neighbours dog whose incessant barking keeps you awake at night. Of course, most likely the owners won’t believe you when you politely ask them to please make a plan because every time they leave, their dog barks till they return! If you have a gorgeous fury friend whom you suspect might just be driving your neighbours barking mad, then perhaps some of the advice we found below might help… It’s unreasonable to think that a dog will never bark! Half the point of having them as pets is to alert us to any potential danger but our dogs can be taught to only bark at the danger and not at every little thing that moves. First order of business is to try to determine why your dog is barking and if so, is there a way to treat it? Barking is their means of communication and if you listen close enough, you might discover that your dog has different barks for different situations. A territorial/protective bark would be when your pet feels something or someone has entered their territory (your garden!). This bark is generally excessive and becomes louder as the ‘threat’ gets closer. An alarm/fear bark occurs when your dog is startled by a noise or object that catches their attention whether inside your yard or outside the fence. One which most often drives the neighbours mad is the boredom/loneliness bark. Pets left alone for long periods of time who become bored, sad and express their unhappiness by barking. When your dog is there to greet you as you arrive home, they often display a greeting/play bark. A happy bark accompanied by a waging and often some jumping. As barking is their only means of communication, your dog probably also displays an attention seeking bark – he wants to go outside, play or get a treat.

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Separation anxiety in dogs is a real thing and separation anxiety/compulsive barking is another one which annoys those living around you. Dogs who display this barking usually like to hear the sound of their own voice and often make repetitive movements such as running in circles and along the fence. Just as babies feel separation anxiety when they aren’t with their moms, some dogs feel their world has come to an end when they are apart from their owner. Barking is their way of calling their owner back and when their owner returns, they feel rewarded for their barking efforts! Now you’ve identified your dog’s way of communication but the boredom/loneliness and separation anxiety/ compulsive barking styles are a problem as most of the time you aren’t around to try to curb this barking – the reason why they are barking in the first place. A few tips to remember when you are at home and your dog barks for no reason are: •

Shouting at your dog only stimulates them to bark more as they believe you are joining in. Speak calmly and firmly, don’t shout.

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Train your dog to understand the word ‘quiet’. When your dog is barking, say ‘’quiet’’ in a calm, firm voice. Wait until he stops barking and reward him with a treat. Eventually he will understand that if he stops barking when he hears th e word ‘’quiet’’, he will get rewarded.

Tips to try to get your dog to stop barking when alone include: •

Try to tire your dog out before you leave. Take a long walk, play or let him run around in the park to tire him out – a tired dog is a quiet dog.

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Should your neighbour mention that your dog barks when you are out, try to correct the problem rather sooner than later. The longer the dog is left to bark whilst you are out, the more ingrained the habit becomes and it harder to break.

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Perhaps your pet needs a fury friend to keep him company and busy whilst you are out.

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Allowing your dog to stay indoors whilst you are out will lessen the noise impact.

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Leave him with lots of toys to keep him busy and tire him out.

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If all else fails consult a veterinary behaviourist or an animal behaviourist.

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When you have some time, try leaving the house as you usually would and wait outside for a few seconds before returning. If your dog doesn’t bark during this time, reward them, slowly trying to make him feel that he is rewarded for staying quiet whilst you are gone instead of you being the reward itself returning home because he has ‘’called’’ you back! It may take some time (slowly build up the amount of time you wait outside before returning) and practice for him to realise this new way of reward but persevere as it will eventually be better.

There are some products available which claim to help stop barking but they aren’t always effective and could stress your dog out even more. If your neighbour does approach you about your dog’s excessive barking try to understand their frustration. Ask them for patience whilst you try to find a way to curb your dog’s behaviour and assure them that you do take their concerns to heart. Information sourced from: www.petfinder.com and www.pets.webmd.com.

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LADY CAPTAIN’S REPORT Isn’t our golf course looking like it should be on the front cover of a glossy magazine? So green, so picture perfect! We recently held our Ladies Open on 2 November 2017 with a betterball format and our selected theme for this event was ‘Aloha Hawaii’. The ladies all dressed the part and looked absolutely stunning. This is what I love about ladies golf - such a fun enthusiastic bunch they truly are. Our fairways were multi-coloured and even some golf carts were dressed up too. A day like this just wouldn’t happen without good sponsors and I’d, once again, like to thank Growthpoint for the golf clubs that they so generously sponsored to the winners of the Open. Also a special thanks to African Pride Irene Country Lodge for the amazing lucky draw vouchers they sponsored: 4 breakfast vouchers and 4 best dressed vouchers at Camdeboo Day Spa for those lucky ladies who won a free facial. Not to mention the spectacular main prize consisting of accommodation for two with dinner, bed and breakfast. WOW! Another huge thank you. Thank you also to Essie Steinmann of Salon Veleska for 2 cut and blow waves. It’s these kinds of sponsors and their wonderful prizes that keep the ladies coming back to play, to try and win them again and again. OUR WINNERS WERE: 1. Denise and Rhona - 48 points 2. Debra and Hayley - 45 points 3. Anna-Marie and Dawn - 44 points 4. Elize and Rene - 44 points on a count out 5. L Erasmus and H Groenedyk - 43 points on a count out The 2nd to 4th place ladies won exquisite glassware and home décor from Trans Natal Cut Glass Factory. The 5th place ladies won free cut and blow waves at Salon Veleska. So ladies, any of you out there that would like to start playing this wonderful game we have our coach, Kyle, who will have you swinging a club before no time. His contact number is 074 801 3479. Our social ladies, the Early Birds, as we are known, get together on a Thursday morning from 07h30 onwards. Please feel free to pop down or give me a call if there is anything else you would like to know about getting started, my number again 083 728 1090. Yours in golf

Sue Smith

CORPORATE CHALLENGE 2017 Centurion Country Club hosts an annual tournament played amongst some of the club’s Corporate Members. This tournament is known as the CCC Corporate Challenge. Monthly league games are played throughout the year whereby the Corporate Member four balls are split into two balls and with a Betterball Stableford competition format, they compete against another corporate’s two ball. The teams compete for a stunning trophy and some cash prizes. A final takes place after the 9 league games are concluded over 36 holes at an away venue. This year, the 7 teams competing played their first round at Koro Creek and the second round at Euphoria Golf Estate in Limpopo. The teams in question were UD Trucks, MSMM Inc, Discovery Financial Services, Sephaku Cement, Regro Fibre, RSA Group and the hosts, Centurion Country Club. A lot of fun was had by all over the two day tournament.

SIKKELS ANNUAL GOLF DAY Saturday, 11 November 2017, saw me hosting my Annual Golf Day for the members of Centurion Country Club. I use this day to say ‘’Thank you’’ to each one of you for your ongoing support at Centurion Country Club. This year I also celebrated my 10th year as Head Professional at Centurion which made this day even more special. All my suppliers sponsored some wonderful prizes for the golfers to fight it out for. After the golf there was a real festive vibe with live music on the patio. Both Kim and Josh were on hand to hand over all the prizes to the winners on the day. I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all well over the Festive Season and all the best for 2018. Regards

Jannes Sik Congratulations to all the winners on the day: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

J Wickens and J Bronkhorst - 47 pts N Bonthuizen and G Theron - 46 pts oco B Laurent and L Louw - 46 pts oco N Vermeulen and B Smith - 46 pts oco J Schutte and A Schutte - 46 pts oco J van Vuuren and S Mclearn - 46 pts oco

The defending champions, RSA Group had to reluctantly hand the trophy over to this year’s triumphant team - Sephaku Cement consisting of Pieter Fourie, Duan Claassen, Steve Swanepoel and Derick Fourie. If you would like more information about becoming a Corporate Member, please contact Nicola van Heerden at the club on 012 665 9601 or email nicola@centurioncountryclub.co.za.

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Nearest to the pin #17: J Shields Nearest to the pin #3: B Smith (Hole in one) Nearest to the pin #11: P Miles

NIGHT GOLF 2017 The 2017 Annual Night Golf Competition was held on 18 November 2017 and luckily the weather held off for the players to finish their fun filled rounds! The night golf was played over 8 Par 3 Holes and proved to be more testing than anticipated. The laughs could be heard all around the course, which proved just how much fun was being had by all. We would like to thank all the players who participated for making this year’s Night Golf a memorable and successful event. Congratulations to the 2017 Night Golf winners: Andre Roux and Nathan Roux on 20 points.

The results were as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4.

Andre Roux and Nathan Roux - 20 pts Adriaan Du Randt and Martin Carelse - 19 pts oco Christo Badenhorst and Rochelle Badenhorst - 19 pts oco Donovan and Gavin - 18 pts oco

MISCELLANEOUS DOMESTICS • Betty Masilela was previously advertised in Interface by another lady who moved to Cape Town. I have employed Betty due to the fact that she has a nice personality, she works extremely fast and effectively, and she takes a lot of initiative. Betty is looking for work on Tuesdays and Thursdays (and possibly Saturday mornings). She currently works from 7am to 1pm but can work later if need be. Reference - Tania 072 158 4041 or Betty 076 273 3163. • Selina Skosana is looking for a Saturday job as from January 2018. She has been working in this Estate for the past 20 years. I am moving to Cape Town but I can highly recommend Selina as she takes a lot of pride in her work, irons beautifully and is a pleasure to have in the home. Contact her on 073 580 2947. For a reference Nolene 079 519 9285. • Suster, who is completely reliable and dependable, is looking for work with sleep in or sleep out. Her strength lies in her excellent cooking skills and nurturing attitude towards babies and children. During the 15.5 years that she has worked for our family, she has cleaned the house and ironed very well and she is also pleasant to have around. You can contact Suster on 079 860 4266. GARDENERS • Simon Nkabinde is looking for a gardening job as from January 2018. He has been working for me twice a week for the past 10 years and I can recommend him as he is very reliable and enjoys his job. He will be available on a Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Contact him on 072 349 8206 or for a reference Nolene 079 519 9285. GENERAL • Pet sitting, house sitting and dog hotel 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 082 896 3821 or ColleensPetSitting@mweb.co.za for details. • Pet sitting (1 visit) R90 per day OR 2 Visits R170.00 per day. Fresh food, water or your treats will be given in clean bowl daily. Administering of medicines or vitamins. Head-to-tail health checks. General playing or letting pets out as advised by yourself. Indoor clean-ups of pet accidents. Daily Whatsapp report with photo. Additional house sitting duties as required can also be added for a small fee. Paula 083 635 7331. • On-site stylist. Cuts, upstyles and blow waves for men, women and children. Just relocated from Umhlanga. Ive been in the industry for 20 years. I’ll be servicing exclusively within Centurion Residential Estate. There is nothing better than having your hair done in the comfort of your own home. And at an affordable rate. Saturdays only. Contact 071 642 5381. • We deliver - Game Droëwors (rooibok, eland mix - no pork) all vacuum sealed in 500g packets - R130/kg & Firewood (sekelhout) - R15.00 per bag, also delivered to your house. Contact Magda on 082 768 3906.

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2 Resident Teenage Girls working for pocket money we’ll spoil your dog with a healthy walk through the Estate or feed them for you while you’re away on holiday. Contact Magda on 082 768 3906.

Phone Mike Roupell: T: 012 993 2854 C: 083 442 5818 • E: crowncarpets@lantic.net

THE PERSIAN

CARPET CLEANER WE’VE BEEN IN BUSINESS FOR 35 YEARS

• Cleaning done by hand • We collect and deliver • We also clean ﬁtted carpets and upholstery QUOTES & BOOKINGS: crowncarpets@lantic.net T: 012 993 2854 • F: 012 993 1839 • C: 083 442 5818

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REGISTERED ESTATE AGENTS

AULA VERHURINGS BK

APPLE PROPERTY CONNECTION

MAGDE MEYER: (012) 348-0123 083-387-3437 | (012)365-1182 magdem@appleproperty.co.za; P O BOX 12202, DIE HOEWES, 0163

LEAPFROG

ANNETJIE BENADIE: (012) 348-1940 082-555-7490 | (086) 658-6752 annetjie.benadie@leapfrog.co.za; P O BOX 711, FAERIE GLEN, 0043; VAT NR: 4110246735

AMANDA VAN DEN BERG: (012) 665 5111 | 082 772 5487 | (012) 665 5669 amanda@aulaproperty.co.za; BERNICE BOTHA: (012) 665-5111 083-709-8857 | (012) 665-5669 aula@aulaproperty.co.za; P O BOX 7510, CENTURION, 0046; VAT NR: 4750205124

PAM GOLDING PROPERTIES

PETER VARRIE: (012) 644 8300 082 457 7416 peter.varrie@pamgolding.co.za

PROPERTY PRINCIPAL GROUP

RINA HATTINGH: 083-412-6800 (086) 692-8541 | rinahat@gmail.com; GILLIAN HILLS: 072-831-7117 tghills@telkomsa.net; MARISSA BURGER: 072-227-7270 marissa_burger@telkomsa.net; ADÃ&#x2030;LLE NAUDE: 083-622-6153 amnaude@mweb.co.za; P O BOX 66519, HIGHVELD, 0169

PRESTIGE PROPERTIES

EVELYNE VAN DE VENDEL: 083 276 5003 Fax: 012 667 5937; velyne@telkomsa.net CEA.CRS(USA) NQF4.CDPE.CPD

SEEFF

(012) 667-2167 | (012) 667-3566 FELICITY SWANEPOEL: 082-858-8949 felicity@seeff.com; TRACY KEYTER: 081-498-3872 tracyk@seeff.com; P O BOX 10353, CENTURION, 0046 VAT NR: 4720209503;

TEAM 1 WATERFRONT RAY VAN VUUREN: (012) 663-1482 082-461-3751 | (012) 663-1489; ray@waterfrontproperties.co.za; P O BOX 7795, CENTURION, 0046; VAT NR: 4710160682

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SINCLAIR ESTATES

AMANDA SINCLAIR: 082-334-4421 amanda.sinclair31@gmail.com; LIANNE LOUW: 082-435-4907 liannelouw@gmail.com

EORO PROP

MARLENE LOURENS: 0847226205 lourensmarlene@gmail.com www.eoroprop.com PPRE, FETC, PDE 4&5, NC-Principal (Real Estate diploma), SBM

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Wishing you all the joys of the season and happiness throughout the coming year

Rina Hattingh 083 412 6800

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Gillian Hills 072 831 7117

Marissa Burger 072 227 7270

RENTALS Adelle Naude 083 622 6153

PROPERTY GUIDE DEC 2017/JAN 2018 ISSUE

To advertise in this insert, please contact Tracey on 082 460 6007

Tel: (012) 667 2167 Fax: (012) 667 3566

CENTURION GOLF ESTATE

FELICITY

TRACY

082 858 8949 felicity@seeff.com

081 498 3872 tracyk@seeff.com

RELY ON US TO HELP YOU MAKE A SMART MOVE! RENTAL R 30 000

Lovely Light and bright family home in secure estate. Spacious rooms leading out onto balconies. Situated close to all amenities, highways and main routes. Don’t delay, call TODAY for your appointment to view. Fully furnished.

R 4 300 000

Beautiful family home situated in a secure estate close to all amenities. 4/3/2 & study. Lovely garden with view overlooking the Irene Club Lake and meadows, pool, SQ. Rental R 30 000 pm.

RENTAL R 26 500

Beautifully newly renovated family home. Renovated bathrooms. Spacious, light and bright living areas. Sunny bedrooms. Perfect family home. Sparkling pool. Lots of newly installed cupboards and shelves.

R 2 500 000

Spacious lock-up and go townhouse! Neat established garden. Perfect for investment buyer. Tenant in place. Once off buy-in levy of R31 240 to live in this safe and secure estate.

R 2 850 000

Light, bright, immaculate, 4 bedroom townhouse, 4th bedroom can be a study, 2 bathrooms, SQ, ﬁreplace, pool, dbl garage.

R 3 550 000

Good investment property. Neat, tidy, lovely sunny rooms and living areas. Wooden ﬂoors. space and comfort. Undercover patio with builtin braai overlooking the sparkling pool. Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac. Rental R21 000 pm.

R 3 700 000

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, guest toilet, aircon, gas heaters, Dbl garage, SQ, POOL, golf astro turf, Balcony.

RENTAL R 7 000 pm

Zwartkops Golf Estate - Perfect ground ﬂoor lock-up and go! Apartment in a secure estate with pool, braai facilities and clubhouse in the complex. Perfect for the single executive. Situated close to all amenities.

R 5 100 000

R 2 450 000

SOLE MANDATE  R4 495 000

R 3 600 000

Large, spacious family home on Fairway, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, guest toilet, 3 living areas, large indoor entertainment area with built in braai, dbl garage, SQ, pool. Rental R 30 000 pm.

Quiet cul-de-sac, immaculate, spacious - ready to move in. Balconies, extra parking space. Sunny and bright. Built in braai on patio enclosed with roll down blinds, sparkling splash pool. Once off buy in levy to CHOA R 31 240.00.

Large single storey colonial styled home overlooking the golf course. Spacious and private 5 en-suite bedrooms. 4 Garages. Staff accommodation. 1 en-suite bedroom is a ﬂatlet. 1 year lease in place

Splendid and stylish single storey home! This newly renovated family home offers 4 large living areas and 4 large bedrooms/study with large lapa and swimming pool in a neat garden. Staff accommodation. Plenty of parking.

R 5 699 000

R 3 980 000

SOLE MANDATE  R 3 600 000

Y DB

SO Well priced! Large family home 4 bed, a pool and staff accomm. The living areas ﬂow creating lovely entertainment space. Gas ﬁreplace and stove. Interesting tropical garden. Available from 1st Dec to rent R21 000 p/m.

This is a great opportunity for a buyer who is prepared to put some TLC into a golf estate home.

R 4 500 000

R 3 595 000

A hidden jewel! This beautifully neat low maintenance home offers large bedrooms with ﬂowing entertainment area which leads onto a sparkling pool. Don’t miss this opportunity to live like royalty!

Come and make an offer. This upmarket estate home offers all a family would need with staff accom. Set in quiet cul de suc. Rental R 22 000 pm.

Elegant and luxurious home on the Golf Course! This low maintenance face brick home has an elegant double volume entrance with 4 garages, 4 Living areas and a stunning view. Plenty of parking.

R 2 885 000

Newly renovated French style home! Single storey cluster home. Light and bright with pool and patio. Beautiful garden with irrigation system. Fireplace. All reasonable offers will be considered.

Perfect lock-up and go! This large corner property has just been renovated. Spacious and caters for a large family’s needs, boasting 4 large bed, a study and 3 bathrooms. Staff accommodation and sparkling pool.

PRICE REDUCED R 3 595 000

Newly renovated lock-up and go! Attractive face brick home. Neat and spacious with pool and lapa. Situated in a secure estate. Elegant triple storey family home.

www.ppg-property.co.za “Doing what we do best. “ R 2 700 000 Lovely townhouse, more than you expect. 4Bedroom 2.5Bathroom Enclosed Patio Pool Double garage.

Rina Hattingh 083 412 6800

Gillian Hills 072 831 7117

Marissa Burger 072 227 7270

Your leading agents in Centurion Golf Estate since 1996

“Put your property needs in our hands”

SOLE MANDATE R 4 000 000 Stunning lock up and go with four bedrooms, DG and entertainment area.

R 2 450 000 In a well managed complex you will find this full title cluster which includes 3 bed, 2 bath, dg, patio with pool . Priced to sell.

R 3 490 000 Low maintenance family home in a cul de sac, 5 bed, 3 bath, DG, Jacuzzi. Lots of options.

R 2 900 000 Spacious, well built, lock-up and go! Stunning complex. 4 Bedr, 3 bath, 3 living areas, study, pool, DG

R 6 500 000

DUAL MANDATE R 3 900 000

A home with a difference, 4 bed (including the flatlet) Double garage plus double carport, pool and loads of entertainment space, beautifully open plan and on the course.

Fabulous lock up and go with 3 bed, 3 baths, study and double garage.

L SO

R 4 650 000 Stunning, neat entertainer’s home. 3 Bed, 3 bath plus a study, pool, DG and SQ. Just move in and extremely private.

DUAL MANDATE R 4 600 000 In a quiet part of the estate, lovely entertainer’s home. 4 bedr, 2 bath, study, 3 living areas, 3 garage and patio with pool. Extremely private.

L SO

R 3 850 000 Lovely lock-up and go in Oakfields. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, study, 3 living areas, 3 garages and sq.

SOLE MANDATE R 5 220 000 Well maintained family home. 4,5 garages, 4 bed, 3 bath, study, gym, lovely patio with braai and lovely pool.

SOLE MANDATE R 3 700 000

R 2 850 000

Newly renovated, and very modern this 4 bedr, 3 bathr, study, pool, patio, double garage, with loads of options.

Tucked away, so private and on a single level this lovely little home is waiting for you. 3 bedr, 2 bath, dg pool and loads of ambience.

SOLE MANDATE R 8 500 000

R 4 550 000

A little piece of heaven! Nestled amongst the trees, in a quiet street. 4 bed, 4 bath, 3 garages, SQ, Pool and so much more.

Tucked away in Oakfields overlooking the meadow you will find this beauty. Ultra modern with 4 bedr, 3 bathr and open plan living.

R 3 600 000 Newly renovated single level home with 3 beds, 2 baths, study, 3 living areas, pool, lapa and SQ.

R 4 400 000 Grand lady with so much style. 4 bed, 2 bath, large study, lovely patio with pool and triple garage.

SOLE MANDATE R 3 300 000 Lovely home with lots of privacy, 4 beds, study, 3 living areas, DG, SQ and pool.

R 3 200 000

R 5 700 000

Private modern home in cul-de-sac and close to all amenities. 3 bedr, 2 bath, DG, Pool and braai area.

Stunning views, 3 spacious bedrooms, 4 living areas with four garages and loads of packing space plus a study. Low maintenance and on the course.