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THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE CENTURION RESIDENTIAL ESTATE AND COUNTRY CLUB
NOV | DEC
2018
CONTENTS Season’s Greetings
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Golf News
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From the General Manager’s desk
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Miscellaneous
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Security Feedback 2018
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Chef Adrian’s Recipe of the Month
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“Kinders moenie in die water mors nie...”
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Registered Estate Agents
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FESTIVE CHEER EDITOR’S LETTER
The rush to the end of yet another year has been, as always, rather hectic! Residents are starting to wind down, enjoying the slower pace of life and time with their families. Well-deserved holidays and celebrations as Christmas draws near and the promise of a New Year is on the horizon. Chairman, Lefty Piagalis, includes a final message for the year in this issue with an invitation to join the Board’s information evening on 30 January 2019. Be sure to diarise the date and attend for some feedback on progress the Board has made these past few months. General Manager, Jaco Venter, has given more insight into projects taking place and completed over the past few weeks and Security Director, Vincent Blasl, reports on
security as well as the annual Guard Bonuses. Chef Adrian’s Recipe of the Month was well received in our previous issue and so we have included another delicious dish in this one. And we end off this issue with some of the latest golfing news which is always a great indication of how active, community driven and social our golfing community is. Wishing all our readers, residents, home owners and their families a fabulous Festive Season. We look forward to welcoming you all back in the New Year with many more informative issues of Interface Magazine. ‘Till next year
Tracey
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IMPORTANT NUMBERS & CONTACTS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CHAIRPERSON: Lefty Piagalis | chairperson@choa.co.za VICE-CHAIRPERSON & SECURITY DIRECTOR: Vincent Blasl | security@choa.co.za FINANCIAL DIRECTOR: Udo Winterstein | finance@choa.co.za INFRASTRUCTURE DIRECTOR: Terrence Hill | infrastructure@choa.co.za CORPORATE GOVERNANCE & MARKETING DIRECTOR: Christopher Bentley | cgm@choa.co.za SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB Edwin Nel | ssc@choa.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: 012 358 9999 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)
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CHOA OFFICE
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 | accounts@choa.co.za SUGGESTIONS/FEEDBACK FROM RESIDENTS: feedback@choa.co.za
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 |A/H: 064 736 5533
SEASON’S GREETINGS Well it’s that time of year again, when I sit down and try to convey what we have achieved as well as the challenges encountered over the past year into a format that won’t put you to sleep! Hopefully you are now wondering if there are indeed any important bits so you’ll read my report to the end. I think it is fair to say that 2018 has been yet another very successful year on our wonderful Estate despite certain challenges (namely council and cable theft) as well as the diverse economic and political climate surrounding us all.
Your Board of Directors
The ‘new’ Board of Director’s have been in office for some five months now. It’s always a challenge to pick up on historical strategy, governance and general operations but our General Manager and his team have streamlined information so we are well up to speed. The Board is excited for the continued growth, sustainability and new initiatives in the upcoming year ensuring continued quality enhancement of our lifestyle. There will be one change on the Board in January 2019, as Mr. Terence Hill will be standing down due to work and family commitments. Mr. Hill’s contribution to the CHOA over the past two years has been invaluable and he will continue to make himself available for his expert opinion. We thank Mr. Hill sincerely on behalf of the community. The Board will be looking to co-opt a new Board Member to fill the Infrastructure portfolio.
Rules and Regulations
A significant topic of discussion in our Estate (and throughout estates within South Africa) is the rights of the HOA to determine rules for the community. Such rights are given to the Board by our Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI) however members often question whether the Board indeed has these rights and whether a specific rule is fair. Certain rules attract more debate than others where it is suggested that the HOA is acting outside of its mandate by enforcing rules that form part of other pieces of legislation such as the Road Traffic Act. More often than not when a breach is reported and a penalty imposed the matter is concluded effectively but in some cases members seek legal intervention and are even prepared to go to court on a matter. Recent judgements demonstrate the rights of an HOA, as reported in the following:
• In a judgment entrenching the rights of Homeowner Associations on estates to make and enforce laws for good community living, Durban High Court Acting Judge, Ian Topping, ruled that a member had “contractually bound himself to live within a controlled environment” and the specific rules he complained about were lawful. The judge ruled that the rules were “private ones” and when looking at the objective of the lower speed limit (taking into consideration children, pedestrians and animals) they were not unreasonable. The member claimed that the Road Traffic Act enforced 60km as the speed limit for a public road and the estate rule stated a 40km speed limit. It is important to note that rules are set to meet the contractual agreement between the HOA and its members and the Board is not enforcing the conditions of the Road Traffic Act. • In the members other challenge to the rule restricting the use of contractors to only those approved by the Association, the member said this was a “closed list” which was dictatorial and anticompetitive. However, the judge said that seen in the context of the Association seeking to ensure an agreed standard of construction and landscaping, it was not unreasonable to ensure that those doing the work were competent. “I see no reason why there cannot be a list of ‘accredited’ service providers. The rules do not provide for a closed list and the Association says when an owner wishes to use a contractor not already on the list, he can apply and as long as the contractor is suitable, ‘accreditation’ will be granted.” • Similarly, rules for domestic workers, which dictated ‘accreditation’, hours of work and a rule stating that they must use the bus transport provided by the Association, “merely prescribes a set of procedures to ensure an orderly ingress and egress of a very large volume of people working at the 890 homes on the estate.” In general, he said, while the rules “might irk one’s individual sense of propriety and fairness because of their restrictive and regimented nature, they cannot be said to be contrary to public policy.” “They are there to regulate conduct between neighbours and, as necessary, must be restrictive to take into account the cumulative rights of use and enjoyment of the estate by all its residents.” So while the member may feel aggrieved by the imposition of the rule it is important to remember that: All rules are set to serve the best interests of the community and not designed to punish any particular member. Rules are set in terms of the MOI and form part of the contractual arrangement between the HOA and all members. Membership of the HOA is compulsory and included in the title deeds of the property. Rules attract penalties for
FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER’S DESK breaches of these rules and these penalties are accounted for at all meetings of the members in financial reporting. Much has been said on the use of the term “fine” and the rights of Directors to issue “fines”. This is often seen as a punitive measure and regarded as one of blame. For this reason, the term “penalty” better describes the course of action when a member breaches a rule. It is also interesting to note that living outside of an organised residential community comes with rules. Residents living in the “suburbs” are not permitted to throw raucous parties after certain hours, their dogs are not permitted to bark and disturb neighbours and estate agents are not permitted to install show boards outside the parameters set by the municipality, to name but a few. The difference is in the enforcement.
Golf carts
At the Board’s year end meeting we took a decision to change the requirements of driving golf carts within the Estate. Please note that with immediate effect no person without a valid drivers licence will be permitted to drive a golf cart within the Estate. This decision has been taken in the best interest of our entire community and the safety of children playing in our streets.
Information evening
On 30 January 2019 the Board of Directors invite you to attend an information evening, to be held at 18h00 at the Clubhouse. The Board will update the homeowners on current progress, ongoing challenges, strategic initiatives and have a Q&A session. Please take the time to attend, we look forward to seeing you there and receiving your input.
In closing
On behalf of the Board and Management Team, we thank each and every home owner for your continued loyalty and support. We look forward to consistently improving and delivering a superior lifestyle without compromise. None of this would be possible without our dedicated staff members and service providers who work tirelessly to meet and deliver the very best on a daily basis. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the Board Members for dedicating their time, knowledge and for assisting Management with the overall delivery, vision, strategy and good governance of our wonderful Estate. If you are away over the holidays, we wish you and your family’s safe travels. We look forward to another exciting and successful year ahead on our journey to excellence. Happy holidays! On behalf of the Board,
Lefty Piagalis Chairman
As the summer heats up we hope that the Estate will soon receive some much needed rain. None the less, our gardens are looking beautiful in full bloom and the garden team will soon complete the pruning of the trees along the streets. Once done, they will move on to pruning along the electric fence ensuring no vegetation interferes with the efficiency of the fence. The CHOA is awaiting an irrigation audit from Servest who are currently replacing the plants in the pots along Centurion Drive. The regular brush cutting along the river and servitudes continues. The new utility vehicle has arrived and the CHOA has requested a quotation to rubberize the loading bin, install a rear view mirror, windscreen and a cage for the loading bin. Meanwhile, the CHOA is awaiting responses for the tender sale of the old cart. Our request for a meeting with council regarding the electrical infrastructure concerns has not been responded to as yet but we will continue to follow up on a frequent basis. We have however met with Mr Ben du Toit to discuss the infrastructure diagrams to provide for redundancy. We have also requested a meeting with the Head of Dolomite Risk Management at Tshwane regarding the Main Gate plans approval. Contracts recently finalised include the XON CCTV maintenance and the river cleaning. Feedback on further capital projects is as follows: • Preventative maintenance to the electric fence Our 7,4 km electric fence was installed 10 years ago. Sunlight has caused wear and tear to the bobbins/ten sioners (these attach the wires to the poles) making them brittle, worn out and causing them to age. This creates false alarms and influences the voltage negatively. Progress on the bobbin replacements has been significant with an estimated 20 000 bobbins having been replaced so far.
• Painting of the perimeter wall Consisting of mostly a 1,2 km length plaster wall, the John Vorster boundary wall is a plastered wall first erected by the developer. This wall plays a vital role in the securing of our perimeter as well as the aesthetics of the Estate as one approaches the Main Gate. The biggest area of the wall has received plaster repairs and moisture treatment. The first coats of paint are currently being applied and, should the weather permit, this project should be completed by early December 2018.
• Replacement of the fingerprint readers The Board did a comparison of the existing fingerprint readers with the new Sagem range and it was found that the new readers have a faster processor as well as quicker response to reading the fingerprint. The historical readers have been discontinued and so the Board has advised that the new readers should be installed in all the exiting vehicle lanes. They have also approved a provision for back up equipment. The new readers have been ordered and will be installed soon. The old readers will be refurbished and utilised for the pedestrian turnstiles. • Utility vehicle Lastly, the CHOA’s golf cart which was purchased as a refurbished golf cart 10 years ago, has been replaced with a utility vehicle, under budget by a fair margin for which more information will be given at the AGM. The old cart is currently being sold on a tender process. The 4 gardeners currently servicing areas not covered by the garden contract will use this new utility vehicle.
We are pleased to report that the above projects have mostly been completed within budget and some even providing for significant savings. Further information will be communicated at the AGM. As the Festive Season nears we would like to remind you all to be vigilant when visiting shopping malls, banks and any public place. As we are all well aware, this time of year brings with it an additional element of crime as we tend to let our guards down and start to relax. We would like to wish all our residents and home owners peaceful, joyous, family-filled holidays and safe travels for all who are heading to exciting destinations. Holiday greetings,
Jaco Venter
General Manager
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SECURITY FEEDBACK 2018
Our Estate can be proud of another successful year as far as security is concerned. We are very safe inside, protected by our guards day and night. Our relationship with Protea Coin has gone from strengthto-strength and the more than 50% of our budget is well spent on security. With regards to technology, the upgrade we did nearly 4 years ago was an excellent investment making it possible to react immediately if needed and making us one of the most pro-active estates in South Africa. An experienced team of supervisors monitor about 80 cameras day and night, meaning we can usually respond before incidents actually occur. We have had a few incidents at the entrance gates - people being followed back to the Estate from shopping centres and ATM’s. You become a target if you wear expensive jewellery or watches in public places, draw money at ATM’s or drive a new car which is on the criminal’s shopping list. If you are being followed try to avoid heavy traffic and drive straight to a safe place (the Estate if you are close by). If you are not sure that you are being followed, turn left 4 times at intersections and if the car is still behind you, he is most probably following you. If you come through our entrance gates being followed by somebody, blow the hooter and flash your lights to draw the attention of the guards. Always remember your life is far more important than any item they want.
Christmas bonuses for the guards Every year residents of the Estate donate money to thank our guards for their excellent service we receive. Year-on-
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year the resident’s contributions increase and what started out as a small contribution initiated by Margaret Lee has become a worthwhile bonus for them in early January when their kids go back to school. Since 2009 the CHOA has also contributed annually. At the last AGM some residents questioned the double contribution they felt was being forced upon them. As such, the Board of Directors have decided to remove the CHOA contribution towards the bonuses from this year. What is interesting is that when the CHOA contribution was implemented, the resident’s contributions declined substantially. From this year onwards we would like to ask that you consider contributing again or increase your current contribution. We have already had residents contacting us and promising to double their contribution thank you so much for that. Guard bonuses are completely voluntarily and residents who would like to make a contribution can do so by making a deposit into the CHOA’s bank account. The banking details are as follows: Account holder: Centurion Home Owners Association Bank: First National Bank Branch: Centurion Branch code: 261550 Cheque account number: 62020352209 Reference: Your stand no + Guard Bonus Kind regards
Vincent Blasl Security Director
I’m pleased to say there is no place like home and our Estate ranks with the best of them,” said Stone on his return from
“Kinders moenie in die water mors nie, die ou mense wil dit drink…”
The above phrase is lyrics from an old Afrikaans song. Loosely translated to English it reads: “Children shouldn’t play in the water, old people want to drink it…” And although many grew up not comprehending why the children in the song were admonished for ruining the water, the recent droughts have brought about a new understanding of the importance and scarcity of our water supply, specifically in South Africa. Despite a global leader’s widely published beliefs that the effect of human activity on the global weather is a mere myth/conspiracy theory/blatant lies by scientists, it is evident that the weather patterns as known to man are changing. The written record of weather patterns clearly indicates an increase in heatwaves, an overall increase in average summer day temperatures and an increase in dry spells. Many South Africans have been subjected to the devastation of the fires in Knysna last year, with many affected not being able to recover from the destruction as yet. Barely a year later the Southern Cape is again ravaged by fires, calculated to have destructed four times more hectares than the 2017 Knysna fires. Many countries across the globe experienced similar devastating fires in recent years - Southern California, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Canada and Australia to name but a few. It is evident that the drier climate supports these fires on a global scale and not only in South Africa. And the dryer the environment, the more competition for the limited resource known as water will be. All life on the planet relies on this resource, without which no life will be possible. It is important to note that the one cannot go without the other. Even if people selfishly withdrew water for use by plants and animals, we still rely on plants and animals for oxygen, pollination of our food and as food itself. Considering the ever increasing speed of the climate change it is almost impossible to predict future water legislation. Considering the severity of the drought in Cape Town, it is evident how quickly legislated action can be taken once the magnitude of such a disaster is realised.
2. Private boreholes will in all probability be regulated more strictly, with compulsory metering of usage and invoicing to private borehole owners of such metered usage. Water is considered a basic human right and thus a resource to be used and enjoyed by all, not just those fortunate enough to own property with underground water reserves; 3. Strict water restrictions, limiting water usage per person per day, as we have seen implemented in Cape Town. Again, the implementation and most importantly, the enforcement thereof, will be strict and severe; 4. Water for gardening and other similar environments, for example golf courses, bowling greens, rugby and cricket fields will have to be managed more effectively; 5. Any use of water not for human consumption and/or food production could be prohibited. The use could include the washing of vehicles, houses, windows, hosing of sidewalks and driveways; and 6. The use of water to remove sewerage and other waste would in all probability, be stopped with innovative alternatives required to replace the old water reliant systems. Philanthropist Bill Gates is already working on designs so as to replace the current system, considering all health and hygiene aspects thereof as well. The above does not paint a bright picture. In fact, it is a very bleak picture. The children of the industrialists are reaping the future brought about by their forefathers. The only way to prevent the looming disaster is to proactively do your part. For every drop to count. Consider the environment in every purchase and decision you make. It is easier than you might think: • Take a stance against unnecessary plastic packaging used by your grocer. And if the call is not heeded, shop somewhere else. • Become an environment activist in your own home by limiting the chemicals ending up in the waste water. • Drive less and if driving, plan your trip, even if you are only shopping. • Teach your children the value of the limited resources, the value of clean, unpolluted water and the environment - be a living example to all.
If we could predict any legislation, we would suggest that the following would/should be considered by the legislators: 1. More stringent legislation to water purification, specifically by users including municipalities. The enforcement of such legislation should be urgently addressed with effective and speedily enforcement to avoid any loss of water by contamination;
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GOLF
3 JACKS AND A JILL 2018
RACE TO THE
The 3 Jacks and a Jill was held on 4 November 2018 and luckily the weather held off for the players to finish their fun-filled rounds, after the original date was cancelled due to bad weather.
The last event in the Race to the Junior Cup 2018 took place on Saturday, 3 November 2018.
We would like to thank all the players for participating and making this year’s 3 Jacks and a Jill one for the memory books. Congratulations to the Trophy Winners: Anke Van Niekerk, Frans Van Niekerk, Lake Economides and Harry Wilson. The results were as follows: 1st
Anke Van Niekerk, Frans Van Niekerk, Lake Economides and Harry Wilson 2nd TJ Gouws, Nico Bonthuizen, Alan Mendes and Jano Van Niekerk 3rd Zellie Boshoff, Bossie Boshoff, Charles Stewart and Richard Bean Congratulations to Lake Economides and Wian Van Heerden, who managed to hit the nearest to the pins.
JUNIOR CUP
Through the year there have been 8 events for the Race to the Junior Cup. The Juniors compete against one another in an IPS format with the winner earning himself 5 points towards the end of the year final in which only the top 8 players will compete for the title of Race to the Junior Cup Champion for 2018. The final event results were as follows: 1st Keagan Crosbie 33 pts 2nd Ben van Wyk 30 pts oco 3rd Weihan van der Walt 30 pts oco Congratulations to the following top 8 players who qualify for the final where the winner will be crowned the Race to the Junior Cup Champion: 1st JP Oosthuizen 2nd Ben Van Wyk 3rd Nico Els 4th Nico Booyens 5th Weihan Van Der Walt 6th Luke Gerber 7th Nathan Roux 8th Keagan Crosbie
13 pts 13 pts 11 pts 10 pts 10 pts 8 pts 8 pts 8 pts
The Race to the Junior Cup is a wonderful opportunity for the Juniors of the club to play in a competitive environment as well as learn more about the rules and etiquette of the game. It is also a great way for the Juniors to meet and play with new friends.
KONRAD ACHIEVES HIS
7th HOLE IN ONE!
On the final day of the magnificent Ryder Cup and victory to Europe Konrad Zastrau achieved his 7th career Hole in One at the 11th Hole with his driver. As it happened, he was wearing a real Ryder Cup cap from Le Golf Nationale in Paris where the Ryder Cup was played. The hole played 220 yards into the breeze. This is a magnificent achievement! This is Konrad’s 3rd Hole in One at Centurion Country Club (he has previously achieved it twice on the old 17th Hole).
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NEWS
HOKAAI CAPTAIN’S
CHALLENGE (PINK TEE) The October Hokaai Captains Challenge was held on the 27th. After the new handicapping system came into effect in September, allowing players to choose which tee box they would like to play off, our Captain, Gerhard Van Niekerk, decided to challenge all the men to play of the pink markers for the Hokaai Captains Challenge. This was not compulsory but for those men who felt up for the challenge, they arrived in their best skirts and teed it up on the pink markers. The day turned out to be a great success and fun was had by all the players. Thanks to Pieter Roodt from Hokaai for the sponsorship of the Hokaai vouchers. Congratulations to the winners of the Hokaai Captains Challenge: 1st H Du 43 pts 2nd D Basson 41 pts 3rd J van der Merwe 40 pts 4th H van Papendorp 39 pts 5th D Guthrie 38 pts 6th L Boshoff 38 pts oco 7th J Orsmond 38 pts oco 8th JJ van der Merwe 38 pts oco 9th T de Villiers 38 pts oco 10th T Bruins-Lich 38 pts oco
Bleshoender Koro Creek Weekend – Sept 18
Although our weekend started out really hot on the Friday and then very windy on the Saturday, being the full bred golfers that we all are, we still enjoyed it! We got stuck with some slow play on Saturday… but in the end golf prevailed! Congratulations, once again, to Maurice on his hole in one on number 4 on Saturday. Great to be able to witness that shot! Herewith the results of the weekends golf: Tour winner: Maurice Odendaal 64 points oco Tour runner up: Avgerinos Piagalis 64 Day one winner: Barry Robinson 34 points Day one runner up: Pat Mulligan 32 points Day two winner: Lefty Piagalis 34 points Day two runner up: Karen Robinson 28 points Team winners: Stripes - Heyno Smith, Maurice Odendaal, Bev Mulligan and Avgerinos Piagalis Day one Closest to the pin no 12: Pat Mulligan Longest shot no 9: Ernst Venter Day two Closest to the pin no 4: Maurice Odendaal (HOLE IN ONE) Closest to the pin no 12: Maurice Odendaal Closest to the pin no 16: Bev Mulligan Longest shot no 18: Barry Robinson Ernst Venter
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MISCELLANEOUS DOMESTICS • Suster Mahlangu, a Ndebele lady, who is reliable and dependable, is looking for sleep-in work. Her strength lies in her excellent cooking skills and nurturing attitude towards babies and children. She cleans the house and irons very well and she is also pleasant to have around. You can contact Suster on 079 860 4266 or for reference Mrs Temple 082 881 7604. • My friend has emigrated to Australia and her loyal domestic worker of 7 years is looking for full-time livein employment. She is hard working, trustable and has a certificate in child and baby care which includes CPR. She also has a written reference for the last 7 years. Please contact Eileen at 083 440 6887. • Maria is looking for work for Wednesdays and Fridays. Good character reference available. Please contact Maria on 072 421 4880 or Melisa for a reference on 082 655 0921. • Happiness has been with us for nearly 10 years and is looking for a full time job. Very good work and so great with caring for children. Please contact Happiness on 078 223 0623. Reference Christina Yu 071 484 8077. • Eulandi is looking for work 3 days a week from 1 November 2018. She is a hard worker, very trustworthy and loves children. She works for me 2 days so please call me for a reference on 083 267 3093. Eulandis 072 359 6242. • Christine is looking for domestic work on Mondays and Fridays. She currently works in the Estate the other week days. She has an excellent track record over the past 6 years and comes highly recommended. She is hard working, very reliable and has good references available. Please call
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Christine on 079 746 6556. Reference Margaretha 083 303 3070. Yvonne Mahlangu is completely reliable, trustworthy and hardworking. She has worked on the Estate for 15 years and she has worked for us for about 4 years. We are moving and so she is available to work on Mon, Wed and Fri. At present she works unsupervised as we are at work all day. Her standard of work is excellent and we recommend her very highly. Contact details are: Yvonne 071 5591 681 or Employer (Cheryl) 083 264 9196 or chel@mweb.co.za. Annah has worked for me for the last 14 years and comes very highly recommended in all aspects. I am moving to Durban. She is honest, reliable, very pleasant, literate and uses her initiative. Annah is available from January 2019, any days from Monday to Friday and lives out. Annah 072 728 0741. For a reference contact Cheryl 082 530 9520.
GARDENERS • Thompson Mabasa - a loyal and hard worker, conscientious, reliable, honest and totally trustworthy gardener and car washer, etc. who takes pride in his work. Thompson has worked for me for 13 years and currently also works for other owners on the Centurion Residential Estate. Reference available from Trevor at 083 638 8870. Contact Thompson to arrange workdays / interview on his cell: 083 694 8034.
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CHEF ADRIAN’S
RECIPE OF THE MONTH
GOLF NEWS CAPTAIN’S
INVITATIONAL 2018
ASIAN PRAWN & CHICKEN CURRY
The 2018 Captains Invitational was held on 20 October at the amazing Steyn City Golf Course.
Recipe
The arrival of the players started from 9am on Sunday morning where they registered and received their Captains Invitational golf shirt as well as their welcome letter.
160g Prawn 100g Chicken breast 43g Curry Paste 10g Onion 62g Lemons 100ml Coconut milk 100ml Cream 5g Coriander 1tsp Garlic 1tsp Ginger 10g Green Beans 10g Red Pepper 10g Green pepper 5g Curry Spice
Tee off started at 09h30. All the players looked very smart in their orange embroidered shirts. The golf course was in immaculate condition with a very interesting layout. After a brief weather delay all the players managed to finish their rounds and enjoy the hospitality of the magnificent clubhouse at Steyn City. Once the last scorecards where handed in all the players made their way back to Centurion Country Club for dinner and prize giving. Our Captain, Gerhard Van Niekerk, started the prize giving off with some fines to some of our members who had some memorable or should I say not so memorable, putting performances on the tricky Steyn City greens – the fine was indulging in some Jagermeister shooters. After the prize giving all the players enjoyed a fantastic braai and a good social was had by all.
Method 1. In a pan fry together the onion, curry paste, curry powder and ginger until onions are translucent. 2. Now add red and green pepper, fry for few minutes. After a few minutes once all the ingredients are covered with the curry mix, add the chicken breast and prawns. 3. Then add the cream and coconut milk. Cut the lemons into thin slices, add that to the curry and let it reduce. 4. Pre blanch the beans and add them to the curry with coriander just before serving. 5. A perfect side is Basmati rice or Chinese noodles.
We would like to thank all the players for participating and making this year’s Captains Invitational one for the memory books. Congratulations to the 2018 Captains Invitational Winner, Richard Bean. The results were as follows: 1st Richard Bean 2nd Herman Van Papendorp 3rd Gerhard Van Niekerk Congratulations to George Briedenhann and Jannes Sik who managed to hit the nearest to the pins for the day.
DID YOU KNOW? Ginger is loaded with nutrients and bioactive compounds that have powerful benefits for your body and brain.
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