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Neighbourhood 20 MARCH 2016

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Editor’s Exclusive

Cooking Your day, your say made easy CLAIRE BARNARDO

Here’s what Human Rights Day means to some of our team Lauren Joubert, online editor

Q: What does Human Rights Day mean to you?

A: It’s a celebration of how far we have come as a country.

We still have a long way to go, but we are certainly better off than we were a few years back.

Q: How will you be spending the day?

A: I’ll be spending my day enjoying my freedom of expression and writing commentary on my blog.

Q: Which right is most meaningful to you now?

A: Freedom of expression.

UCook is here to help inspire home chefs to learn to love cooking with its easy-to-follow, stress-free meal-subscription WORDS: CHARIS LE RICHE

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Anja Bramley, designer Q: What does Human Rights Day mean to you?

A: It is a reminder of the lives lost, and celebrating how far South Africa has come.

Q: How will you be spending the day?

A: I will be spending the day with family and friends and remembering how far we have come as a country.

Q: Which right is most meaningful to you now?

A: The right to freedom for everyone.

Charis Le Riche, managing editor Q: What does Human Rights Day mean to you?

A: Coming to terms with my own privilege. Though some days may be harder than others and I can’t always buy the things I want, knowing that I have a roof over my head and food in my fridge shows me how fortunate I am and how grateful I am for the life I have.

Q: How will you be spending the day?

A: With my better half probably out in the sun (if the weather is good), and reading a good book.

Q: Which right is most meaningful to you now?

A: The right to basic education – though this should be quality education. So many of our children face obstacles in their lives and even more so when it comes to schooling.

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ith our busy schedules it’s often difficult in my household to come up with unique ideas for supper. Most of the time it’s easier just cooking plain, old dishes than getting creative and buying ingredients that will only be used once. So when I got the opportunity to try out UCook I suddenly found a solution to all my problems.

This dinner-kit delivery service aims to make busy lives easier by at least having dinner kind of sorted for you. Run by David Torr and Christopher VersterCohen, alongside Katie Barry and angel investor Klaudia Veixelbaumer, UCook has been quickly gaining popularity in Cape Town. The idea came about while David was living on takeaways in London and came across HelloFresh, a company that delivers fresh ingredients to your doorstep along with recipes – something that caught on quickly overseas. Not only was he saving money, but he was eating healthier. When he returned to South Africa he saw a gap in the market for a similar service.

Waseem van der Merwe, digital intern Q: What does Human Rights Day mean to you?

A: To me it’s based on the principle of respect for each other.

Q: How will you be spending the day?

A: I’ll be cooking a delicious and traditional lunch for my grandmother.

Q: Which right is most meaningful to you now?

A: Freedom of expression – I celebrate my right to creative freedom.

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Lauren Albertyn, editorial intern Q: What does Human Rights Day mean to you?

A: It’s about celebrating our right to take action when our human rights are threatened.

Q: How will you be spending the day?

A: I will most likely be spending the day at home in the company of my lovely, free-thinking friends.

Q: Which right is most meaningful to you now?

A: The right to access any information the government has.

beef with summer greens. Both were super easy to make, yet extremely tasty and something I wouldn’t have thought of doing myself. I can’t wait to try out something slightly more adventurous like a risotto, soup or curry.

UCook works as a subscription service where you can choose your three meals weekly from its online menu from categories like Rustic, Vegetarian and L-Carb. With the Flexi Package you can try out just about anything, so whatever your preference, you are covered.

Why three meals? Well, it’s simple: it’s so you can go out to friends’ or out for dinner without feeling the pressure of wasting food. And with the world wasting one-third of all food produced, it’s something we should all be mindful of.

TASTE FOR YOURSELF: UCook 021 447 4424 ucook.co.za

It’s been a year since UCook launched and so far these 20-somethings have been reinventing the Cape Town food scene. UCook looks at global food trends to plan inventive and easy-to-make recipes. It then shops for ingredients, measures out the exact amount needed – ensuring that nothing is wasted – and then delivers to your home or work.

I tried out the mielie linguine with scallions and goat’s cheese, and oyster

THE CREATIVE GROUP CEO: Shaun Minnie shaun.minnie@thecreativegroup.info

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EDITORIAL TEAM Group Editor: Claire Barnardo claire.barnardo@thecreativegroup.info Managing Editor: Charis Le Riche Creative Director: Mark Peddle

Art Director: Leah de Jager Designer: Anja Bramley & Craig D’Oliveira Senior Sub-Editor: Mlungisi Mthembu Proofreader: Marana Brand Editorial Intern: Lauren Albertyn Online Editor: Lauren Joubert

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A new take New owners are rejuvenating one of the oldest Stellenbosch wine estates WORDS: RICHARD HOLMES IMAGES: SUPPLIED

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ith a history stretching back to 1696, Vergenoegd is one of the most venerable estates in the Stellenbosch winelands, but don’t be surprised if you haven’t heard much of it lately. Since 1820, over six generations, the farm has been in the hands of the Faure family, and in recent years it has been looking a little tired. Now, new owners are pouring investment into the property with a rejuvenated manor house and a host of good reasons to visit.

on offer in the charming manor house, with enthusiastic staff leading guests through the fine art of tasting, analysing and blending. Guests also get to take home a sample of their final blend.

Many of those reasons are thanks to talented chef, Ryan Shell. Formerly of Franschhoek’s Haute Cabriere, Ryan has revamped the food offering on the estate. Gourmet picnics see baskets piled high with artisanal breads, delicious salads, cold meats, charcuterie and cheeses, while the Vergenoegd Harvest Experience is on offer until the end of this month. The experience begins with the winemaker leading a tour of the cellar, before a threecourse lunch of hearty country fare served alfresco beneath the oak trees.

Vergenoegd’s 700-strong flock of Indian Runner ducks keep the vineyards free of snails and pests, but their daily commute to and from the vineyards has become a highlight for many visitors to the estate. The ducks don’t stick around for long, waddling by at high speed, but kids and parents can also book a brief duck tour taking in the incubators and duck pens.

Gourmet picnics and harvest tables aren’t unique in the winelands, but the Vergenoegd blending experiences certainly are. Olive oil-, tea-, coffeeand wine-blending workshops are all

The wine blending, held in the grand dining room of the manor house, is perhaps the highlight – unless you’re a child, or young at heart, that is, in which case the twice-daily duck parade is a fine reason to visit.

The flocks of ducks are immortalised on the label of Vergenoegd’s entry-level red and white wines, and, if nothing else, the farm is worth a visit for the relaxed wine tasting enjoyed under the oaks or in the historic manor house. With a focus on rich, robust red wines, the wines here have a lineage as long and proud as the estate itself.

Olive oil-, tea-, coffee- and wineblending workshops are all on offer in the charming manor house, with enthusiastic staff leading guests through the fine art of tasting, analysing and blending

SEE FOR YOURSELF: Vergenoegd 021 843 3248 vergenoegd.co.za

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Go west

Head up the West Coast for laid-back markets bursting with flavour WORDS: KIT HEATHCOCK IMAGES: KIT HEATHCOCK &

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he West Coast has its own flavour in artisanal foods, craft beers and crafts. The best place to discover lekker local tastes is at its markets, starting from the fringes of Cape Town in Big Bay and then heading up the coast.

The last Wednesday evening of each month has become an informal supper club for locals at the I Love Big Bay market. Because the market happens during the week some of the coolest food trucks, like Scandalous, Mon Ami, Wahine, FrozenYo, and others, are able to fit it into their busy schedule. Inside the open courtyard of the life-saving club there are many more food offerings and a bar, so walk around, read menus and decide what to eat. You can then grab a table, chill with friends, shop for crafts or stroll out along the beach promenade and watch the sunset. Catch the next market on Wednesday, 30 March.

Groote Post market is well worth the 40-minute drive up the West Coast for a leisurely family day out on the last Sunday of the month. The next market will happen on 27 March. The historic wine farm is a welcoming setting with carefully curated stalls of gorgeous local treats spread out beside the wine

cellars, and enough straw bales and cushions in convivial groups under the shade of majestic old trees for everyone to claim a picnic spot. You can try beautiful home-baked pies, healthy wraps, luscious burgers, mushroom kebabs, artisanal ice lollies and much more. Darling Brew beer, craft cider, and Groote Post wine by the glass can be added to make up a relaxing Sunday lunch. There is also jewellery, clothing, ceramics, toys and loads more speciality foods to try (think pomegranate juice, Eureka Mills breads, cheeses, handmade toffees) while kids run loose and enjoy tractor rides and face-painting.

Camphill market on the first Sunday of the month is a year-round event. The atmosphere at this working farm village for intellectually disabled residents is welcoming and relaxed. The bacon and egg rolls and decadent home-baked cakes are a long-standing tradition. Fill baskets with Camphill’s organic dairy, baked goods and cosmetic products, along with food and craft products from outside stallholders, second-hand book bargains, and charity shop finds.

There are also tractor rides, farm animals and rustic jungle gyms to keep the kids entertained. Be sure not to miss the next market on Sunday, 3 April.

EXPERIENCE IT FOR YOURSELF: I Love Big Bay Market bigbaymarket.co.za Groote Post Market Eldré Strydom, 022 451 2202 goo.gl/1Ugkgu Camphill Market 021 571 8600 camphill.org.za/market

Make it mine WORDS: CHRIS REID

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ass personalisation is a big trend across the board at the moment. Designers are looking at many ways of providing the items that people want, but giving them just enough of a personal touch to make them unique. This approach fills the gap between mass-production and bespoke craft, and appeals to the desire for individuality that people are increasingly showing.

When it comes to homeware, this approach to production can be even more compelling for people, because it allows for individual style and functional benefits. The kit-of-parts approach to products gives people the ability to fit a product to their space requirements, usually taking the form of modular items that can be configured however the user wants.

This approach is being seen in international design and in offerings from local companies. The Grid sofa

by French brand Pool, for example, is made up of separate pieces, allowing the owner to create a look unique to them. Locally we’re seeing the same thinking in items such as the

Honeycomb shelf by Leg Studios. This system of geometric shelves and clips lets people build a storage system in any shape and size, making it appropriate for any number of spaces and uses.

As technology allows for more nuanced production methods, we’ll see this kind of personalised approach become increasingly common in the future.

There is a constant tension in people’s lives between being an individual and being part of a community (having the same stuff as everyone else), and this approach to design helps people to navigate it.

SEE FOR YOURSELF: Pool poolhouse.eu Leg Studios legstudios.co.za

Ready. Set. Wander. Blok’s new home, NINEONS, languishes in the perfectly named Green Point, which cuts a parkland swathe from the blue of the Atlantic Ocean to the edges of Cape Town’s city centre. In the shadow of the stadium this is a fitness paradise with clubs of all descriptions and a flagship gym all within jogging, running or strolling distance from each other. But it isn’t all work-out and no play, as the sun sets over the sea, the firefly lights of gems waiting to be discovered twinkle into life, making a journey through a myriad of cultures, sounds and tastes a simple walk in the park. Contact us to find out more about this new development and others, now selling.

51 Regent Rd, Sea Point sales@blok.co.za +27 87 752 66 77 blok.co.za

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On the map CE DE RB ER G, PI EK EN IER SK LO OF MO UN TA IN RE SO RT, BE RG RO UT E

As if you needed any more reason to explore the alluring West Coast WORDS: SUPPLIED IMAGES: WEST COAST WAY

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ow you can choose from new tourism routes when heading west. Officially opened last week by Shadow Minister of Tourism James Vos the new sightseeing and tourism routes have been developed

by West Coast Way. The circular selfdrive routes encompass some of the most beautiful and interesting outlying towns and locations on the Cape West Coast and surrounding inland areas.

These new routes have been created to assist in the development of local enterprises. Tourism is an effective tool in creating opportunities for small businesses and to promote South African communities. “These scenic

routes are located within an area of vast natural and cultural beauty – they will take visitors through some of the country’s most awe-inspiring landscapes, where they will find plenty of fantastic attractions and charming towns to visit along the way,” Vos says.

Whether your aim is simply to head out for a drive, take photos, or engage in the rich culture and heritage of the outlying areas and towns, these routes have a lot to offer. “West Coast Way is a unique collection of themed routes that can be enjoyed by locals and visitors when they do an adventurefilled self-drive trip – the ultimate West Coast Way road tripping guide.

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Tour operators can use these routes as part of their itinerary and easily find what they need to put bespoke and new packages together,” says Carmen Lerm, founder, West Coast Way.

Situated in the picturesque Nuy River Valley, Nuy Wine Cellar has launched its new restaurant, Nuy on the Hill, located alongside the R60 between Worcester and Robertson. The menu has something for everyone – from tapas and pizza, to burgers and speciality dishes.

Be sure to take the road less travelled and find out for yourself.

EXPERIENCE IT FOR YOURSELF: West Coast Way 086 132 1777 westcoastway.co.za

NUY ON THE HILL

nuywinery.co.za

What makes a great wine?

True legacy. The gift of a history steeped in experience.

True inspiration. Inspiration derived from honing the talents of fertile soil, ideal climate and fruits of a superior vine. True mastery. Mastery that can only come with time and experience. True Taste. Taste derived from passionate winemaking, blended with a whole lot of soul. This is the essence that embodies wines of True Character, Wines by Nuy.

At Nuy, our goal is to steadfastly produce bottle after bottle of wine ‌ wine of true character‌ We purposely run a limited operation here, in order to ensure that every part of the winemaking process is done under a watchful, experienced eye. So close your eyes uncork a bottle of Nuy and breathe in that character that sets our wines apart.

R60 between Worcester & Robertson at the Nuy Valley turn off Telephone: 023 347 0272 | www.nuywinery.co.za | Twitter: @NUYWINERY | www.facebook.com/nuy.winery/

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Analyse it

My business neighbourhood

PATRICK CAIRNS

Up-and-coming furniture designer Bonga Jwambi is building his business from his workshop in Langa WORDS: KIT HEATHCOCK IMAGES: SUPPLIED

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he big debate taking place in Europe at the moment is whether or not the UK is going to remain a part of the European Union (EU). The possibility of a so-called Brexit will be a major political question until Britain goes to the polls on 23 June.

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Those who want the UK to stay argue that an exit would lead to job losses, hinder trade, push up inflation, and weaken economic stability. Those in favour of leaving say it will allow the UK to control its own destiny, open the possibility of new trade agreements, and save money.

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onga Jwambi designs effective minimalist furniture using materials like old wooden pallets, plastic box strapping and string.

He caught the eye of the design world last year and currently has pieces showing in the cutting edge AvantPremier pop-up shop in Kloof Street.

Q: How did your business start?

A: I started my business by making prototypes at the CCDI (Cape Craft and Design Institute). Some of my pieces were chosen for the 2015 Design Indaba Emerging Creatives section, and after that it happened quickly. I got an honourable mention at the Southern Guild Design Foundation Awards, and House and Leisure chose me as one of its rising stars.

Q: Why did you choose this area to set up shop?

A: First, it’s a quiet area and the location is perfect. It’s just off the N2 behind the power station, so it’s easy to get to and just five minutes from town.

Q: How did you find your premises?

A: Through word of mouth.

Q: Why are the premises ideally suited to your business?

A: There’s a big art movement in Langa, meaning there are a lot of people

At the moment, it’s not clear who is winning this argument. Polls suggest that those who want to remain in the EU have only a slim lead.

coming in and out. Visitors come on tours and buy art and smaller pieces made from wire and beads.

They can see my work and take my card. They might not buy a piece of furniture in passing but they talk about it to others and tell them that there’s a guy in Langa who makes nice tables and chairs. So I get orders later, and it’s great exposure.

The more philosophical question, however, is whether even having this debate shows that the world is going through something of an identity crisis.

The capitalist system on which the Western world has thrived over the last few centuries has been based on a few important premises. One of those is that the more open an economy, the better.

Q: Who are your neighbours?

A: The local community of Langa.

A critical part of this is the ability to trade widely, with minimal barriers to the movement of goods, services, capital and labour. Put simply, the more people you can trade with and the more cheaply you can do it, the bigger the economic benefit.

Q: What are the shop rental/ sales prices like in this area?

A: They’re much more affordable than the CBD. Q: What is your shop footprint?

A: There are between 50 and 100 people a day walking past visiting Langa for the art tours.

This is also one of the essential principles on which the EU is founded.

Its policies are expressly designed to create an open economy.

Q: Do you have any expansion plans?

A: My first aim is to get investment for proper equipment for my workshop.

At the moment I can’t make some of the more complicated pieces I’ve designed, like my bar stool, as I only have a jigsaw and a hand drill. I made the prototypes at the CCDI using its equipment. Once I am fully equipped in the workshop, my dream would be to have my own showroom to sell from. And then to sell around the country, and throughout the world in the long term.

Why then would anyone want to leave?

The problem is that openness in an economy also makes it more exposed to shocks. If it’s easy for people to invest and bring money in, it must be equally easy for them to take money out.

In the recent past some of the shocks to the global economy have been severe and have spread quickly. And this has caused people to question whether they shouldn’t protect themselves.

Q: Do you operate online as well?

A: People can find me through my Facebook page which brings me orders.

Q: What’s your most popular item?

A: My coffee tables sell well. And people love the bar stool, so I really hope I can get the equipment to get that into production soon.

SEE FOR YOURSELF: Bonga Jwambi Product Design 063 387 4464 facebook.com/BongasFurniture

Swiss Bank UBS has said that the pound could go down to one to one with the euro if Britain leaves the EU. At the start of the year, £1 was worth 1,36

When viewed objectively, however, this is only putting short-term comfort ahead of long-term gain.

There will always be episodes of pain in open economies, but they are also able to recover more quickly and more effectively.

The trouble is that people have become very short term in their thinking, and this is the real challenge the world faces. A Brexit would be nothing but a victory for shorttermism – more evidence that we have become willing to compromise the things that sustain us for some sense of immediate gratification.

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Melkbosstrand Here’s what’s happening in property in the area IMAGES: ANTON SCHOLTZ

For sale

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Median asking prices

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R2,895m

R4,2m

R940,000

R4,27m

R31,500

R27,300

R6,700

R29,100

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Properties listed

Properties listed Properties listed for sale in Melkbosstrand comprise approximately 2% of the total sale listings in the Cape Town area.

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Approximately 2% of the interest (views) in properties for sale in the Cape Town area is attributable to properties listed for sale in Melkbosstrand.

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Buying in Melkbosstrand The monthly bond repayment to purchase a typical property in Melkbosstrand, namely a three-bedroom house with the median asking price of R2,895m, is R28,419 per month over 20 years at prime of 10,25% with no deposit.

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Living in Melkbos makes me feel like I’m permanently on holiday CISKA AUSTIN, RESIDENT

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NEARBY NATURE: • • • •

Take the dogs for a walk on the beach.

Join the Melkbos Athletic Club.

Try your hand at kite-surfing or bodyboarding.

Go mountain biking in Koeberg Nature Reserve.

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About the area

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ranslated directly as Milkbush beach, Melkbosstrand is so named because of the Euphorbiaceae bushes that grow on sand dunes in the area, emitting a milky substance.

Melkbos, as locals know it, is just over 30km from Cape Town and has a relaxed seaside holiday feel to it when compared to the frenetic pace of the city. In fact, many prefer to live out there and commute to the city.

Melkbos has developed a lot in the last decade. These days, the area boasts

plenty of beachfront restaurants, lots of supermarkets and shops and a variety of property types – apartments on the beachfront, cluster homes, standalone houses, retirement villages and Atlantic Beach, the well-known residential estate.

Resident Ciska Austin says she was drawn to Melkbos initially because of a new job but has come to love the almost Mediterranean lifestyle that the area offers. “The food, the wine, the people – living here makes you feel like you’re permanently on holiday,” she says.

Ciska also sites the proliferation of great schools as an attraction, with the likes of Van Riebeeckstrand Primary, Melkbos Pre-Primary and Melkbosstrand High all in close proximity.

“There is a friendly, strong community and a very active neighbourhood watch,” says resident Gillian Boshoff, who moved from Table View to Melkbos six years ago. Gillian was attracted initially to the area because of the superb stretch of beach, which she says is where you’ll often find the local teenagers congregating.

Damhuis Beachfront Restaurant for family-friendly fare Delicious seafood at Cafe Orca Tasty Italian at Trattoria Maranello I Love Melkies for great pizza Castella Amare for outstanding views

“We don’t have a mall, so they meet on the beach instead,” says Gillian, who also enjoys cycling to work and notes the wealth of mountain biking trails that are available at nearby Koeberg Nature Reserve. Other activities to do in the area include bodyboarding, surfing and kite-surfing, or joining the Melkbos Athletic Club.

After all that exercise you could head out with friends or family for a delicious meal at local restaurants like Damhuis Beach Restaurant, Cafe Orca, or Trattoria Maranello.

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Van Riebeeckstrand Primary Melkbos Pre-Primary Melkbosstrand High

Agent commentary Q: What attracts buyers to Melkbosstrand?

A: Nestled between the Blaauwberg and Koeberg nature reserves, Melkbosstrand lies on Cape Town’s Western Seaboard. This makes it an ideal spot for birding, hikes, picnics and walking trails. Surfers enjoy the 7km stretch of beach and the laidback lifestyle in an area which has relatively few developments. This is also the perfect base from which to explore the West Coast’s fishing villages, seafood and carpets of spring flowers, travelling along the R27 all the way to Namibia.

The Atlantic Beach Golf Club offers 18 holes against a beautiful coastal backdrop, and is a popular residential area with the benefits of round-the-clock security and communal facilities and amenities.

Q: What is happening in the property market in this area?

A: Melkbosstrand has over time become a very sought-after village.

Initially known as a holiday town, it has gained popularity for all who seek a healthy balance between city and rural lifestyle with the added bonus of a low crime rate.

There is a high demand for homes priced between R2,5m and R3,5m, and for apartments priced below R1m. Higher-priced properties (in excess of R5m) are slower moving. We are seeing, however, an increased demand for these lately. Melkbosstrand property prices are very resilient and even show growth when the rest of the market has taken a downturn.

Q: What do you love about Melkbos?

A: Melkbos is a beautiful and peaceful town with old-school charm. Neighbours care and the community is close-knit. I love the long stretches of pristine beach with crystal-clear water that laps at your feet while the little ones learn to surf in the gentle waves. Melkbos welcomes all ages from the retired to newlyweds raising families. I love the sound of foghorns at dawn in the winter.

It’s also great to walk on the “wild side” beach at Haakgat for total escapism from the city, even while you gaze at the breathtaking Table Bay vista.

Emarie Campbell

Anne-Marie Evans

Hayley Bird

FRANCHISEE, PAM GOLDING PROPERTIES WESTERN SEABOARD

TITANIUM FRANCHISEE, RAWSON PROPERTY GROUP MELKBOSSTRAND

PRINCIPAL, COMPLETE COAST PROPERTIES

021 557 1115 emarie.campbell@pamgolding.co.za pamgolding.co.za

083 654 1456 anne-marie.evans@rawson.co.za rawson.co.za

021 553 2235 hayley@completecoast.com completecoast.com

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Shopping centres should adjust their hours to shoppers’ needs

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uccessful retail centres should stay open later in order to boost retail sales because modern South African lifestyles have changed. Marius Muller, CEO of shopping centre investor Pareto, believes the opening hours of many malls still lag behind the needs of the consumers who support them.

“It is important for malls and retailers to see the big picture when it comes to being open for shoppers,” says Muller.

He points out that many regional shopping centres, including some of the largest and most popular, still have standard minimum shopping hours until 6pm, which doesn’t make the cut for many consumers. He uses the example of a parent who works until 5pm, then navigates through peakhour traffic to collect their children

from after-school care. Many consumers also work unconventional hours – from top executives and professionals to nursery school teachers and taxi drivers.

“The point is that to make the sale, you need to be open for shoppers when they are able to shop,” Muller says. “It comes down to knowing your customer, understanding how they live, work and play, and what times are most convenient for them to shop with you. It also means that retailers and malls need to work together to find their optimal opening times.”

Pareto is one of the country’s leading retail property industry players and owns, among others, Menlyn Park Shopping Centre (Pretoria), Cresta Shopping Centre (Gauteng), The Pavilion (Durban) and Mimosa Mall (Bloemfontein).

As South Africa continues to urbanise so rapidly, it is the responsibility of the urban property developer to work with the cities in which it develops to ensure sustainable and positive growth. Duality is a theme that is evident everywhere – inside the home with the use of multipurpose spaces, and outside the home where shared spaces become gardens, outdoor gyms, and even art galleries in the case of Sea Point’s promenade.

When developers can marry the two and design beautiful homes for their clients that also impact positively on the surrounding communities by upgrading facilities around their buildings that benefit the greater neighbourhood, this is where real and positive change will come about and our urban landscape will become more enjoyable and accessible.

JACQUES VAN EMBDEN, MANAGING DIRECTOR AND CO-FOUNDER, BLOK URBAN PROPERTY DEVELOPERS

The sum of all the property in the world Good transport links bolster property values T

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roperties near good transport links have shown stronger growth than those that aren’t, according to Laurie Wener, managing director, Pam Golding Properties Western Cape.

Over the last six years the City of Cape Town has invested significantly in public transport, a big bolster to the city’s real estate market. By September last year, the MyCiTi bus

service had 31 routes covering about 1,27 million km each month. There were 36 stations, more than 500 bus stops and more than 215 buses in the peak-hour periods, transporting 47,909 passengers each weekday.

“Given the increasing numbers of vehicles on the road, rising fuel prices and people’s expectations of convenience, the more varied transport options you have, the more capital gain you can expect,” says Wener.

he value of global real estate totalled $217 trillion last year – that’s 2,7 times the world’s GDP – according to research by international real estate company Savills. Property accounts for 60% of mainstream global assets, and the research showed that residential property makes up by far the biggest portion of real estate, worth $162 trillion.

Value of all global real estate totals $217 trillion All world real estate

$217 trillion

Residential

$162 trillion

Commercial

$29 trillion

Agricultural and forestry

$26 trillion

Sterling outcome Beach property is still riding the good-times wave WORDS: GINA MEINTJES IMAGE: SUPPLIED

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ape Town’s top seaside locations – from the Atlantic Seaboard and Blouberg coast to as far as Hermanus – are still seeing excellent demand and sales with prices holding firm, despite what has become a rather negative economic outlook.

for a two-bedroom apartment.

It is not just the Atlantic Seaboard that is riding the big wave. The Blouberg coast now commands R10m to R20m for a luxury beach house. Further south, luxury houses in Hermanus sold for R20m to R24m over the last year.

“The Atlantic Seaboard location is just too irresistible,” says Ian Slot, managing director, Seeff Atlantic Seaboard. “Aside from the premium that buyers will pay for a seaside location, we also have the mountain range, and the elevated position means that the views are quite spectacular.”

“Beach property locations in the Cape are now commanding a premium of upwards of 40%. Even a property with sea views, and especially those within walking distance to the beaches, will command a premium,” says Slot.

The setting must rank among the best in the world – no wonder buyers from across the globe, and even Joburg’s wealthy, are still dropping millions on property here, with anything between R30m and R70m being paid for luxury homes here.

Clifton, for example, now boasts an average price of R20m, and a top price that is set to head to R200m quite soon. Most of the top-end areas here command an average sales price of around R10m, but in reality a luxury villa, especially one with a sea view will set you back between R20m and R50m, and of course much more if you hope to make Nettleton Road your home.

Even at the V&A Waterfront Marina, you will need between R8m to R11m

As seen over the last two to three years, buyers cannot go wrong if they put their money into the primary locations.

“It is no surprise either given that most of the top global property markets tend to enjoy an ocean or waterside location,” says Slot. “Think of locations such as New York, Singapore, Sydney, Hong Kong and even London with its riverside location.

These tend to remain resilient in the face of economic onslaught.”

Aside from the investment value, there is also anecdotal evidence that living near the sea, and water for that matter, supports a healthier lifestyle. People tend to spend more time outdoors, walking, jogging and cycling, for example, compared to those who live in the suburbs.

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WESTERN SEABOARD

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Door De Kraal

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Chas Everitt International

Eversdal

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Property Group

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Loevenstein

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Complete Coast Properties

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ERA Real Estate

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Atlantic Beach

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Big Bay

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Plattekloof

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Blouberg

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Pam Golding Properties

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Bloubergrand

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Rawson Properties

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Bloubergrise

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Welgelegen

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Re/Max International

Bloubergstrand

24, 25, 26

Melkbosstrand

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Milnerton

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BOLAND, OVERBERG & HELDERBERG

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Riebeek Valley Real Estate

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Sotheby’s international Realty

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Parklands

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Boschenmeer

Sunningdale

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Elgin Village

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Sunset Beach

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Franschhoek

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NORTHERN SUBURBS Amanda Glen

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ONLY 5 (2 AND 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS) STILL AVAILABLE FROM R4 475 000 If your expectations are Comfort, Luxury, Security, and the Convenience of a Concierge and walking proximity to The Gautrain, the Best Restaurants, Shopping Malls and Offices in Rosebank. The Lumiere offers you all of this and more.

Ideal for the Executive who works in Johannesburg and lives elsewhere OR if travel is on your bucket list The Lumiere offers a Lock-up and Go Lifestyle in Melrose (cnr Tottenham Avenue and Melrose Street).

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WESTERN SEABOARD PROPERTY SPECIALISTS

Atlantic Beach Estate

R 9 500 000.00

Atlantic Beach Estate

R 5 570 000.00

Situated in a cul-de-sac overlooking the Estate, Robben Island and the bay, this 3 bedroom property boasts arguably the best views on the estate. Travertine and quality finishes sparkle throughout this breathtaking property.

Call Hayley: 082 561 7116

This could be your last chance for a home this size on the fairway with views, at this price. 3 Bedrooms (MES) Two main lounges plus an informal sitting and dining rooms provide loads of space for family and friends. An inviting covered patio with braai overlooks the garden and pool.

Call Hayley: 082 561 7116

Atlantic Beach Estate

Atlantic Beach Estate

R 4 650 000.00

Fantastic street appeal. This 3 bedroom home offers comfortable accommodation and open plan living areas. The dining area has a feature gas fireplace and leads to an enclosed braai patio for allweather entertaining. Kitchen is open plan with large breakfast island Hayley: 082 561 7116 and there is a separate scullery.

Atlantic Beach Estate

R 5 250 000.00

An inviting single level home with open plan living areas.

A wood burning fireplace is the focal point and the lounge open to a covered patio and garden. There are 3 bedrooms with the main bedroom ensuite plus a study or 4th bedroom. This property is located in a quiet close with fairway access and views Call Hayley 082 561 7116

R 5 300 000.00

This 4 Bedroom Property is nestled in the corner of a quiet circle, close to the clubhouse. The property is North Facing and wind protected. The fourth bedroom has a teen pad and en-suite bathroom with a shower, it would be ideal for dual living. The living area boosts two open plan lounges Call Penny: 082 998 0752

Melkbosstrand

R 5 495 000.00

Ample space to entertain, relax and work from in this 5 Bedroom

home. Spectacular flow to spacious entertaining area with state of the art fireplace. Granite kitchen with stacker windows leading onto beach style balcony with built-in braai. Meters from main beach Call Penny 082 998 0752

Atlantic Beach Estate

R 8 995 000.00

This estate home has no neighbouring properties and commands a 1416sqm Erf and in addition to the main dwelling, it offers a large guest flat with views. The Master bedroom is oversized and has panoramic Sea Views. Huge growth potential and scope for additions on this property.

Call Hayley: 082 561 7116

Atlantic Beach Estate

R 3 450 000.00

Blouberg Village Moolman Road

R 7 500 000.00

A great opportunity for investor or the family who are looking to simplify things. 3 Beds 2 Baths plus lovely large covered patio. This home is easy maintenance and also give a fantastic ROI. Fantastic home for starting out or scaling back. Spacious living areas and kitchen with separate scullery Call Hayley: 082 561 7116

This immaculate residence boasts impressive, stylish and generously proportioned living areas with priceless ocean views and is enveloped in light and comfort with maximised open plan living.

3 Bed 3 Bath 5 Reception Areas, Fully enclosed patio which extends to the wooden deck with splash pool Call Inge: 083 642 2884

FOR AGENTS WHO ARE LESS CONCERNED ABOUT REWARDS AND MORE CONCERNED ABOUT RESULTS Contact Your Area Specialist at Complete Coast Properties Western Seaboard

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18 SECTIONAL TITLE UNITS OVERLOOKING THE 18TH FAIRWAY ON THE FERNKLOOF GOLF ESTATE, HERMANUS. P R I C E D F RO M R 4. 2 M I L L I O N I N C L . VAT ( N O T R A N S F E R D U T Y ) S A L E S AG E N T : L E E RYA L L 082 457 4619

WINELANDS TO WHALECOAST Onrus: 028 316 3390 / Hermanus: 028 312 1110 / Stellenbosch: 021 887 1017 / Somerset West: 021 851 2633 Paarl: 021 871 1480 / Franschhoek: 021 876 2100 / Durbanville: 021 975 7209 / Welgemoed: 021 913 7670

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Eversdal / R14.5 million

Somerset West / R9.9 million

Franschhoek / R8.5 million + VAT

Somerset West / R3.8 million

Bedrooms 25 / Bathrooms 21 Investment property with multiple opportunities. Two properties, adjacent to each other in a prime location.

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 4 / Garages 4 In Bel 窶連ire Security Estate, this home is an airy, spacious gem for lively family living.

Cottage is set apart in a lush garden.

An income generating property offering 4 storage units and 3 apartments and a business unit in a good location in Franschhoek. A rare find not to be missed.

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 2 Beautiful modern home with excellent flow from the open-plan living areas to the lovely garden and pool.

Sanet Schoonnees 082 883 2882

Willis 083 269 1014 / Lorraine 082 892 4386

Jeanine 082 410 6837 / Doug 072 610 7208

Mabel Botha 083 458 3782

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Boschenmeer / R5.4 million

Elgin Village / R4.35 million

Door de Kraal / R3.725 million

Paarl / R2.66 million

Bedrooms 5 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 3 This is a beautiful house with lovely wooden floors throughout the open plan dining room, kitchen and living room

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 2 / Garages 2 Situated on a working apple farm with uninterrupted views of the orchards and Groenland Mountain Range.

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 3 Immaculate home in very sought after Door de Kraal.

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 2 / Garages 2 Perfect north facing 3 bedroom home in the sought after secure estate of Paryskloof.

Igna 082 884 8492/Hayley 082 926 8587/Jordan 083 298 1481

Monique Halfpenny 082 371 2820

Vivienne 082 569 4739 / Koos 083 399 8002

Elaine Reeder 082 784 1453

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Plattekloof / R10.99 million

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Bedrooms 5 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 4 An exceptional family home where luxury, space and outdoor living defy expectation. The home boasts beautiful high ceilings and outstanding insulation. All windows and doors are doubleglazed in glass panels with UV protection and are sound and burglar proof. Entire exterior of faรงade is clad with a German-standard insulation system for energy efficiency.

Penny Petersen 083 261 7339 / Riccardo Mascis 073 051 1100 / Rosemary Fernandes 078 080 9955 /PamGoldingProperties @PamGoldingGroup

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WESTERN SEABOARD Blouberg: 021 557 1115 / Big Bay: 021 554 0033 / Sunningdale: 021 556 2362 / Sunset Beach: 021 551 8640 Atlantic Beach Estate: 021 201 8706 / pamgolding.co.za/western-seaboard

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Parklands / R2.285 million

Sunningdale / R2.275 million

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 2 / Garages 2 / Beautiful, neat family home perfect for entertaining. Follow showboards from Humewood Drive into Ringwood Drive No 21.

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 2 / Garages 2 / Modern spacious family home in sought-after Sunningdale. Follow showboards from Sandown Road to Tryall Road.

Rosemary Louw 082 743 5915

Estelle Kamener 082 771 2074

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Sunningdale / R1.78 million

Maitland / R995 000

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 2 / Fantastic opportunity to own this spacious family home set in the heart of Sunningdale. Follow showboards from Link Road into Garden Drive.

Bedrooms 3.5 / Bathrooms 2 / Parkings 1 / Paved undercover backyard with koi pond, outside basin and storage space. Follow showboards from corner Kensington Road.

Karen Allchin 083 941 7982 / Jacinta van Heerden 082 859 9174

Patricia Harrison 083 241 7640

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SOLE PROPERTY PARTNER Mandy Oschman / Sales 082 567 0398 mandy.oschman@pamgolding.co.za Tracy-Ann Craig / Rentals 082 415 4852 tracy.craig@pamgolding.co.za

ATLANTIC BEACH ESTATE Atlantic Beach Estate: 021 201 8706 pamgolding.co.za/atlantic-beach-estate

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Atlantic Beach Estate / R10.5 million

Atlantic Beach Estate / R5.6 million

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 2 / Double plot sanctuary. The owners of this home seized the opportunity to buy a double plot and build their dream home with the help of an architect.

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 2 / Designed by an architect and built for the owners specific requirements. This home has all the rooms one needs for a family.

Mandy Oschman 082 567 0398

Mandy Oschman 082 567 0398

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Atlantic Beach Estate / R40 000 pm

Atlantic Beach Estate / R25 000 pm

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 3.5 / Garages 2 / The stunning outdoor patio with braai facilities allowing indoor/outdoor living around the pool with stunning sea views across the bay.

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 2.5 / Garages 2 / A family home with lounge/dining room opening up to a fully-walled, private garden with stunning views of the fairway, sea and Table Mountain.

Tracy-Ann Craig 082 415 4852

Tracy-Ann Craig 082 415 4852

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Bloubergstrand - Asking R3.990 million

Dream and discover!! Triplex apartment in Blouberg Sea/mountain views. 3 Carpeted bedrs. Spacious master bedroom e/s with ocean views. Spacious o/plan lounge & dining area. Maple &

Mobile site pics and info SMS 1535887 to 38573*

granite kitchen with fitted oven, gas hob + extractor fan. Large balcony.

Big Bay - Asking R3.995 million

D/gar with dir/acc. Tiled flooring throughout. Acc controlled secure com-

Stunning home for a young family, modern and spacious

plex. Close to all amenities. Lydia 082 561 3046

Consisting of 3 bedrooms, 3 en-suite bathrooms, open plan lounge, dinning room & kitchen, indoor braai, bar, Jacuzzi, patio area, separate study, access to garage, lounge with indoor braai, laundry, pool with paved garden, double garage, parking for 4 cars. 2 Minutes walk to beach & to Onse Huise & On the Rocks Restaurants. Call Karen 074 168 6550 or Lydia 082 561 3046

For more pics & info SMS 1354406 to 38573*

Parklands North - R3.5 million

New release! A delightful mingling of sunlight & fresh mountain air

In prime position with breezy ocean air. Easy access to beach, West coast & to N/suburbs, as well as City & bus routes. 3 Beds, 2.5 baths, o/plan kitchen with granite tops, cherrywood finishes. 3 Gas burner hob & 2 electric plates & oven. D/gar with 3 sec off str parking. Tommy 084 575 7894 or Lydia 082 561 3046

For more pics & info SMS 1354700 to 38573*

Bloubergstrand - POA

Spectacular home with breathtaking views and immaculate designs and finishes

4 En-suite bedrooms, 3 with their own balcony and the fourth leads onto the garden. Beautiful appointed kitchen, Smeg oven and wood burning oven.

Breakfast counter 2 lounge areas, separate dining area. Upstairs lounges can be used as a coffee or champagne bar. Private enclosed garden, salt water chlorinated swimming pool. Excellent security in the estate and own electric fencing. Trellidoors on all doors and invisibars on all windows. Garage for 3

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cars. Separate laundry with laundry shoot. Call Gaby 083 448 4993 or Lydia 082 561 3046

Parklands - Asking R1.050 million Stunning Investment Opportunity!

3 Bed Townhouse in secure complex, opposite new Virgin Active and Food Lovers Market. Investment Opp only as tenant has just signed a year's lease.

Main bedr e/s, 2nd bed upstairs, 3rd bed & guest bathr downstairs. Lounge, kitchen, DSTV points in all bedrs, fitted blinds throughout, paved low maintenance patio area, full laundry in complex, 24hr sec, meter electricity, single gar & parking bay. Call Karen 074 168 6550 or Lydia 082 561 3046

Mobile site pics and info SMS 1476643 to 38573*

Parklands - R750 000

This charming duplex is situated in a gated complex

On the Myciti Bus route & close to all amenities. 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathFor more pics & info SMS 1354700 to 38573*

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West Beach - Asking R2.990 million

rooms (1 main-en- suite), open plan lounge, dining room & kitchen, single garage & parking bay plus lots of visitors parking. To view call Karen 074 168 6550 or Lydia 082 561 3046

New release never been seen before

There are no tomorrows with today's market. A home of this calibre at this price is a rarity. This charming home is brimming with atmosphere, gleaming with wooden floors, great indoor / outdoor entertaining patio leading to swimming pool. Entrance hall, kitchen with scullery, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge, family room, double garages. Call to arrange viewings Lydia 082 561 3046 or Gaby 083 448 4993 Experts in home finance.

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