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Editor’s Exclusive

Eggs-ploring Taking a breather CLAIRE BARNARDO

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wo long weekends in a row? Now that’s something to smile about. Then again, it is school holidays, so some families are taking a real break after the first quarter. If you’re looking for things to do, then simply browse through our “What’s good?” and lifestyle sections. They are packed with great things to do. This year’s been busy so far, so whatever your plans are around this time, make sure you take some time out for yourself and to be with your loved ones.

The best Easter egg hunts have loads of green space for kids to work off some of that chocolate-fuelled energy WORDS: KIT HEATHCOCK IMAGES: SUPPLIED

What’s good?

What?

District Six – Kanala When and where?

Until 5 June at The Fugard Theatre

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istrict Six, which remains an iconic part of Cape Town’s history, is being celebrated at The Fugard Theatre with the new musical District Six – Kanala. The musical marks the 50th anniversary of forced removals from District Six. Computicket goo.gl/jLA6QL

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Official launch of Darling Brew’s White Bird and Long Claw beers

our kids are keen to go hunting for chocolate eggs, but what’s in it for you? Here are a few of Cape Town’s finest Easter egg hunts in beautiful natural areas, where there is plenty to keep adults entertained while the kids get down to business.

When and where?

31 March at Beerhouse

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eerhouse is hosting Darling Brew’s launch of new beers, White Bird and Long Claw.

Darling Brew brewer, Jan Kaserer, will be taking you through the tasting, and Beerhouse executive chef, Roy “The Tasty One” MacAskill, will ensure you’re fed with his delicious pairing dishes.

Table Mountain Cableway

It’s no secret that the Easter bunny hangs out on the top of Table Mountain on Easter Sunday with an Easter fairy. They have left a series of clues for children to follow on an Easter egg treasure hunt in one of the most beautiful settings you could ask for. The hunt runs every hour from 10am till 2pm and is included in the price of the Cableway ticket.

Beerhouse facebook.com/BeerhouseSA

Intaka Island What?

Live Jazz at Asoka Restaurant When and where?

Tuesdays at 68 Kloof Street

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n Tuesdays at trendy Asoka Restaurant, you can enjoy live jazz music while having dinner. While there is no cover charge for the live jazz, it’s best to book a table in advance.

Asoka 021 422 0909 asoka.za.com

A map and four real nests to find on Intaka Island make a perfect hunt for nature lovers, with chocolate eggs to collect once you’ve discovered all four.

Art on the Island offers Easter egg painting and a puppet show. There’s also a Natural Goods market happening, so make a day of it with the whole family on Easter Sunday. The hunt runs from noon until 3pm and has a limited number of spaces available, so book a space or get there early.

Spier Werf Market

The spacious grounds at Spier and the newly restored historic werf are the ideal setting for an active hunt, with

lots of mini activities along the trail to fill a basket with eggs. Adults can relax at the market under ancient oaks with great food and craft cocktails, as well as foodie workshops, while the kids use up any remaining energy on the chicken jumping castle. Book places for the hunt on Saturday and Sunday at 11am via Quicket.

The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa

If an elegant buffet lunch in gorgeous surroundings is more your style, book the gourmet Easter lunch in Azure Restaurant where kids are welcome.

The kids can then go off for an exciting Easter egg hunt around the fynbosfilled grounds while parents relax over coffee, listen to live music and enjoy the views of the Atlantic Ocean.

EXPERIENCE IT FOR YOURSELF: Table Mountain Cableway 021 424 0015 tablemountain.net Intaka Island 021 552 6889 goo.gl/jdhvNn Spier Werf Market facebook.com/SpierWerfMarket The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa 021 437 9029 goo.gl/qcGISK

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The A-team On the back of the major craft beer trend lies a story all about passion and teamwork WORDS: CLAIRE BARNARDO IMAGES: SUPPLIED & ISTOCK

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he craft beer industry has taken off here. Chatting to Wolfgang Koedel, Cape Brewing Company (CBC) brewmaster, it’s clear he has the recipe for success. Behind his charisma and 30 years in the brewing trade lies the combination: quality ingredients, precision, and passionate people.

Q: Tell me the story of CBC’s beginning?

A: I got a call from a gentleman in Sweden who owns one of the largest breweries in Scandinavia. He asked me if I wanted to open up a brewery for him in Paarl. At first I said, “No, thanks.” Then he said, “Sorry, wrong question. May I invite you for a beer?” I said, “Yes”. Literally the next day he came over with a team of six people to have a beer with me and that was quite impressive. He didn’t just offer me the position as master brewer; what he really offered me was a family, and that got my attention.

I fell in love with South Africa when I moved here and felt I hadn’t completed my task here in sharing my passion for crafting beer. So together with my colleague Andy Kung and my apprentice we started CBC and now we are a team of 53 people.

We are still a very young craft brewery (only three years and four months), but the largest in Africa.

Q: What do you attribute your success to?

A: Mostly to our supporters and my CBC team, they are the reason for our success. I am humbled to say that we have won multiple awards over the last few years and that is largely due to the team. We have a real team spirit and respect each other regardless of positions.

SEE FOR YOURSELF: CBC 021 863 2270 capebrewing.co.za capebrewing/LoveTheJourney

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Q: Tell me about your set-up here?

A: We believe in being completely transparent from beginning to end.

The entire beer-making process is visible through glass dividers, so visitors can see the people behind the beer. The team works very hard at keeping our technical, health, and safety standards very high by making sure our surroundings are always clean, sterile and neat. They know there is no room for error.

Q: What is green about CBC? A: We reduced our energy consumption by about 60% compared to any other brewery in Africa. We also reduced our carbon footprint by about 30g/L wort, which is also far above the standards in Europe. This makes CBC one of the most modern and greenest breweries in Africa.

At full throttle we can push it to brew 27 tons (or 27,000L) of beer a day. But craft is not about size.

It comes down to the ingredients and the passion that goes into it.

Q: Tell me about your latest launch?

A: Officially launched last week, the CBC pale ale in a can was produced in Sweden in partnership with Swedish brewery Åbro which has one of the most advanced can fillers in Europe. The can itself is created using sophisticated aluminium processing technologies. It provides a perfect seal for the beer while guaranteeing its taste and flavour.

The can was chosen not only for its ability to preserve the beer’s quality, but also because it is portable, sustainable, and quick to chill. It’s like holding a mini keg in your hand.

Think of it as a perfectly conditioned single portion of draft beer.

THE RECIPE:

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250 000 people have visited The brewery has tripled its capacity

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Malt, hops and yeast imported from Germany Crystal-clear Paarl mountain water from natural springs One of the greenest breweries in Africa Highest level of hygiene standards

Bars, bunnies and a bottle The Easter Bunny’s arrival doesn’t mean you have to put down your wine glass. Here’s how to pick a wine that’ll work with chocolate WORDS: RICHARD HOLMES

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ooking forward to tucking into a few foil-covered Easter treats after lunch? While chocolate and wine may not seem like the perfect pairing, choosing the right variety and sticking with quality chocolate can make the two a perfect end to a decadent Easter lunch.

With well-balanced sweetness, a noble late harvest or fortified wine is usually your best bet for pairing wine and chocolate.

“Served ice cold, the Axe Hill Cape White NV is a solera-aged fortified Chenin Blanc wine that brings out seductive honey and raisin fruit flavours,” says Michael BampfieldDuggan, owner of Wine Concepts in Newlands. “I look forward to savouring it with a slab of Belgian Cachet lemon and pepper chocolate.”

The Axe Hill is a good match for sweeter chocolates, while the Rietvallei Red Muscadel 2015 is a seductive option for a slab of dark chocolate.

Dark chocolate, usually made with greater than 70% cocoa content, is also the more interesting choice to pair with red wines, balancing sweetness, bitterness and acidity.

A wine offering up plenty of spice, pepper and acidity is usually a good match for that slab of 70% dark chocolate. The Chakalaka from Paarl estate Spice Route is a fine choice for anything with cinnamon or spices in it: packed with Syrah, Mourvèdre,

Carignan, Grenache and more, it can easily stand up to your Easter cravings. If you fancy a Cabernet Sauvignon, such as the five-star Kleine Zalze Vineyard Selection, a bar studded with rock salt offers wellbalanced salty and savoury notes.

Waterford Estate’s acclaimed Kevin Arnold Shiraz is another sure-fire winner for serving with a slab of dark chocolate, and at the cellar it’s offered for tasting alongside bespoke chocolates from Overberg chocolatier Richard Von Geusau.

In the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Creation Wines also offers a refined chocolateand-wine pairing, with specially crafted bars bringing out the best in their range of cool-climate wines.

“We have two white chocolates, tempered and flavoured to fit the profile of the Creation viognier and Pinot Noir respectively, then a milk chocolate for the Syrah and a dark chocolate for the Merlot,” says Carolyn Martin, Creation co-owner, who warns that low-quality commercial chocolate is a poor partner for fine wine.

TASTE FOR YOURSELF: Wine Concepts Newlands, 021 671 9030 Kloof Street, 021 426 4401 wineconcepts.co.za

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H Good news about South Africa and solar

ere’s what you need to know about harnessing the power of the sun!

• South Africa is committed to the Integrated Resource Plan, an energy generation infrastructure development plan for 2010 to 2030.

It might feel like there’s never any good news about South Africa, but when it comes to solar power we are light years ahead of many countries WORDS: BRIDGET MCNULTY

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• On a sunny day, solar power feeds more than 1MW onto the Eskom power grid – all the solar power plants are part of our electricity supply.

• The government’s renewable energy site (energy.gov.za) tells us that most areas in South Africa average more than 2,500 hours of sunshine per year, making solar energy the most readily accessible resource in the country, and one of the highest in the world.

• South Africa is currently 10th in the world for utility-scale solar power, according to Wiki-Solar, the leading authority on the deployment of utility-scale solar power.

• The Cookhouse wind farm in the Eastern Cape is the biggest in Africa. It has 66 turbines generating 138MW of power and was built in only 11 months.

• The George Airport in the Eastern Cape is Africa’s first solar-powered airport – a 200m2 solar power plant that will allow the airport to function entirely without Eskom. It is currently in its first phase and supplying 41% of the airport’s energy demand, with the capacity steadily increasing.

• As load shedding becomes more and more of a reality in South

Waste not

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s resources become increasingly scarce, there’s been a growing imperative for designers to craft products out of sustainable materials. When it comes to recycling and upcycling items into new products, however, the results are often quite naive and often purchased more for novelty than functionality or style. New manufacturing technologies are making this approach a thing of the past, however, with innovative recycled materials that are as desirable in their second lives as they were in their former lives.

As technologies like 3D printing become increasingly mainstream, people’s perception of what materials should look like changes.

As a result, recycled plastics, for example, are left in their semiraw state, with a finish that looks something like a modern marble.

The products created by designer Carter Zufelt show this approach well.

Rather than feeling like arts and crafts projects, his stools and desk decor are

equally futuristic and considered.

On the even more conceptual edge of the spectrum, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has created an Eco-BLAC Brick made from discarded boiler ash. Developed in India, the designs turn industrial waste into building materials, negating the carbon footprint of producing new bricks and disposing of an otherwise unusable product at the same time.

This trend towards more contemporary recycled materials is not to say that there is no place for the upcycling approach. Ultimately, it just opens up new avenues for designers to create sustainably focused products without being immediately categorised as crafts.

Ultimately, there is no longer a clear distinction between sustainable design and mainstream design – the two are increasingly becoming the same thing.

SEE FOR YOURSELF: Carter Zufelt carterzufelt.com

Africa, this trend of going off the grid and creating one’s own alternative energy such as solar power, is becoming more popular.

• Countries like France have even made solar panels (or green roofs) mandatory for new builds in some areas.

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It’s a sustainable and renewable (at least for a few billion years more) energy source.

Solar panels need very little maintenance and have a lifespan of 20 to 30 years.

It is silent, so you don’t have to worry about disturbing the neighbours.

Though the manufacturing of equipment to create solar power may create pollution, solar power is a clean energy source.

Though the initial equipment and installation costs can be expensive, in the long run it will be more financially viable to make use of solar power in your home – even partially.

Starting with solar doesn’t have to be a huge undertaking. You can take baby steps to slowly start getting off the grid by incorporating solar lanterns and lights, a small solar power kit or even a solar cooker for electricity-free cooking.

If there’s one place where it makes sense to start thinking solar, it’s sunny South Africa!

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My business neighbourhood Q&A with Kate Schrire of The Creamery in Mouille Point

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Q: How did your business start?

A: Our concept is natural ice cream made predominantly with seasonal, locally produced ingredients, with no preservatives, artificial colourants or flavourants.

We started trading at markets and events in 2011. We opened our first permanent retail stall at the V&A Food Market in 2012, and went from there. Marianne Visser is now my co-owner and co-director at The Creamery – she started as a manager and grew with the business.

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

A: We didn’t choose Mouille Point; it chose us. Good ice cream is about nostalgia and part of that story, for South Africans in particular, is

about ice cream at the beach. So it always made sense to have an outlet at the sea, but it had to be part of a year-round community.

Q: How did you find your premises?

A: We were renovating our Newlands branch when a letting agent contacted me about the Mouille Point shop space.

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

A: The lifeblood of our business has been a community of loyal customers who think of The Creamery as their local spot, and go out for that once-a-week treat. As a neighbourhood-driven business we knew ice cream at the beach would provide a special year-round community.

Q: Who are your neighbours?

A: Hussar Grill (formerly Theo’s), PuttPutt, The Blue Train, the Serendipity Maze and Green Point Urban Park.

It’s why this is such a good location.

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outh Africa’s electricity problems and what the country should be doing to sort them out, have been major topics of discussion for some time. Currently most of the debate is around the government’s plan to build 9,600MW of nuclear power generation capacity and what this might cost.

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ate Schrire is the founder of The Creamery, a popular artisan ice cream brand.

The third cafe opened in Mouille Point in November last year.

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Analyse it

The figure of R1 trillion has been talked about, and this has scared a lot of people, since it’s difficult to see how the country could afford that at the moment. However, some industry experts say that this figure is overblown and there are ways of funding the programme that do make sense.

greater the diversity of sources feeding into the grid, the more secure the country’s power supply becomes.

So while the country does need to add more baseload capacity, it can still benefit immensely from more solar projects. What has already been achieved should be applauded. But more critically the potential for what more can be done shouldn’t be neglected.

Nevertheless, South Africa has to find ways to produce reliable power at low cost. Constant increases in the price of electricity are hurting consumers and businesses, and so far there is very little to show for them.

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

A: Per square metre, Mouille Point rentals are significantly cheaper than the V&A Waterfront, just around the corner, and a third cheaper than central Claremont.

Q: Who forms your shop traffic?

A: On weekdays 70% of our sales happen after 5pm. We sell about 220 scoops per weekday, and 480 on a weekend day. There is year-round interest thanks to the promenade and Green Point Urban Park nearby.

Q: Do you have any expansion plans?

A: Not now. We have a coffee, ice cream and dessert cafe at Mouille Point.

Our original cafe is in Dean Street, Newlands – we doubled its footprint in June last year. At our cafe in Durham Avenue, Salt River, customers can see our production kitchen through the glass. The V&A Food Market stall offers only scoops.

Q: Do you operate online as well?

A: Social media has been a big part of our brand development from day one. It’s free, a very good medium to be spontaneous, and it’s interactive.

Q: What are your most popular items?

A: It’s heartening that the majority of our sales are still ice cream.

The March flavour of the month is hot cross bun, with spices and currants. At Mouille Point only we serve a hot cookie menu. Chewy cookies and ice cream is a match made in heaven – you can grab one and hit the promenade.

SEE FOR YOURSELF: The Creamery 021 434 2455 thecreamery.co.za

That is why the country’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Produ­ cer Programme has been such a welcome initiative. Whatever else might be happening in the power generation sector, this programme has been extremely successful.

To date, 6,363MW of renewable energy capacity has been procured.

That is more than the eventual size of the new Medupi Power Station.

What makes this even more exciting is that the cost of building and running these renewable energy projects is constantly coming down. Frost & Sullivan estimates that the total running costs for Medupi and Kusile, including things like water usage and CO2 emissions, will be about R2 per kilowatt hour. By comparison, solar power in South African can now be produced at under 70 cents per kilowatt hour.

Of course, solar power has one major limitation, which is that in the absence of any effective way to store electricity, it needs the sun to shine in order to work. This means that farms are not generating power at night and potentially in the early morning when power needs are greatest.

However, the benefits are so significant that it doesn’t make sense to focus on this issue. Most critical is that the

South Africa has procured more than 2,900MW of solar energy projects to date. That is more than one and a half times the capacity of the Koeberg nuclear plant.

Top Tip SIMON BRAY, CEO, PRIVATE PROPERTY privateproper ty.co.za

Parents need to be aware of potential dangers at home for babies and toddlers.

The best way to do this is to evaluate each room in the house from the child’s perspective, then ensure that harmful items are out of reach, out of sight or locked away.

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52% of What $1m will home loan buy you in prime applicants residential property? can pay a deposit

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n the last year, the average price of homes on which new bonds were approved, rose by 6,3% to just over R1m, according to the latest statistics from BetterLife Home Loans.

These figures also show that over the same period, the average approved bond size was R811,000, and that 52% of borrowers in the past 12 months were able to pay a deposit of one-fifth of the purchase price – or more – when applying for their home loans.

“This is a far cry from the days when 100% or no-deposit loans were the norm,” says Shaun Rademeyer, CEO, BetterLife Home Loans, “and it is very much in line with our on-the-ground experience, which is that SA consumers have become much more informed about their finances in general, and are putting a lot more financial preparation into becoming homeowners than they did a few years ago.”

Rademeyer also says that first-time buyers, who have usually been the first to exit the market when the financial going gets tough, have been assisted to go ahead with their home purchasing plans over the past year by the fact that home prices in this sector grew by an average of just 2,3%.

Monaco

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Hong Kong

20m2

London

22m2

New York

27m2

Sydney

40m2

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Biggest Atlantic Seaboard

residential development

We have been planning this 14,000m2 Bantry Hills development for some time.

It will be one of the most iconic residential developments on the Atlantic Seaboard, Western Cape. We have already sold over half of the apartments to buyers from New York, Mumbai, London and Copenhagen.

MIKE FLAX, FORMER CEO, JSE-LISTED SPEARHEAD PROPERTY HOLDINGS

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Tokyo

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Cape Town

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Based on prime residential prices as at December 2015 Source: The Wealth Report 2016, Knight Frank

UIP projects promise huge value

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ecent discussions between Sapoa KZN, eThekwini Municipality and Urban MGT, a company that specialises in urban precinct management, have caused huge excitement in the greater Durban area, and promise significant things to come.

Just eight months old, the Florida Road Urban Improvement Precinct (UIP) (a project managed by Urban MGT) has already had an enormous impact on the area. Says Dina Soukop, CEO, Soukop Property Group, who has head offices in Florida Road, “The difference is unbelievable! Not only is the area looking better and feeling safer, but we have had an unprecedented spike in demand for property in the area. While eight months ago, properties in this

road could stand empty for up to two months, they are now selling within 10 days. The rental situation is much the same with properties getting snapped up before they empty – we’ve recently had three offers on one property in two days.”

The same improvement has been noted in Umhlanga Rocks UIP, also managed

by Urban MGT since its inception in 2008. “The UIP project has changed the face of Umhlanga completely, with property prices having almost tripled in value over this time,” adds Dina.

With Sapoa KZN, the municipality and Urban MGT in discussion about the development of UIP structures along the Durban Beachfront and City Centre, there is every reason to believe the whole of eThekwini will benefit.

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Milnerton

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

Buying in Milnerton The monthly bond repayment to purchase a typical property in Milnerton, namely a three-bedroom house with the median asking price of R2,05m, is R20,467 per month over 20 years at prime of 10,5% with no deposit.

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From folks that moved here in the 1920s to families building new properties on a daily basis, Milnerton is home to such a great, diverse set of people

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GET INVOLVED:

RESIDENT, GREGORY PLAYER

About the area WORDS: BELINDA MOUNTAIN

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entrally located and less congested than neighbouring Table View and Blouberg, Milnerton is an area with its own charm.

It’s a short distance from some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, such as Sunset Beach, Dolphin Beach and Milnerton Beach, and the MyCiTi bus route goes directly through the area providing convenient transport links.

Resident Gregory Player says the cycle lane that goes all the way from Big Bay into the city centre, allows you to run, rollerblade, skateboard, cycle or bus into town at a fraction of the cost of driving. “There is also a huge industrial hub in Montague Gardens where you can get anything from beads to ice cream to homeware,” he says.

Properties are a mixed bag, and offer something for everyone.

Freestanding houses come with large gardens and plots, and there are also duplexes and apartment blocks.

The community works hard to keep the area safe and secure through street committees, neighbourhood

watches, community policing forums and WhatsApp chat groups.

And what about the residents? “From folks that moved here in the 1920s to families building new properties on a daily basis, Milnerton is home to such a great, diverse set of people,” says Gregory. There are a host of churches for people of every denomination, and top-quality schools for all ages.

“The Paddocks was recently voted one of the best shopping centres in Cape Town. Plus we have a wonderful flea market,” he says.

If you want to get outdoors you can go kiteboarding from Milnerton Lighthouse past the Winton Wreck, or partake in family, beach run events in the area between March and May. These are hosted by Clean C, a local NPO that focuses on community upliftment and organising coastline cleanups.

“Milnerton is such a beautiful area with a carnival- or festival-style atmosphere as you walk around and get greeted by friendly locals and young kids playing in the streets and parks,” Gregory says.

• J oin a beach cleanup with Clean C (cleanc.co.za).

• Volunteer at a youth leadership programme in neighbouring Joe Slovo Park.

• Inspire someone by talking at the Ukhozi Girls Club.

• Get your company involved in the “Made with Love” baking project.

TOP BEACHES: • Sunset Beach • Dolphin Beach • Milnerton Beach

GET OUTDOORS: • W alk your dogs along one of the many beaches nearby.

• Take your kids to play in the beautifully maintained parks.

• Go windsurfing or kiteboarding.

• Watch the sunset from the Milnerton Surf Lifesaving Club at the Milnerton Lighthouse.

Agent commentary Q: What do you love most about Milnerton?

A: Milnerton is an area which has it all and still offers great value for money. Its proximity to Century City, Milnerton Beach, Milnerton Golf Club, as well as being 15 minutes from Eden on the Bay, make it an area hard to beat. It also has The Paddocks Shopping Centre, with coffee shops and restaurants, which has become a popular place to meet.

Milnerton as such offers a great high school, as well as two primary schools. It is a typical suburban area where neighbours watch out for each other and children are still able to cycle and skateboard to school.

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

A: Milnerton and surrounds remain an attractive purchase to homeowners looking for a medium to large family home close to the city and all the wonderful amenities our area has to offer, as well as investors in the sectional-title market that are achieving great returns due to the BRT and scarcity of rental accommodation.

We have experienced an increased volume of interest from both foreign buyers and South Africans from other cities looking to invest in our area. As with most areas of the Western Cape, the market remains one that predominantly favours sellers.

Q: What attracts buyers to the area?

A: Buyers are attracted to Milnerton because of its beaches and sporting facilities on your doorstep, and it’s often more affordable than most Cape Town seaside suburbs. Milnerton’s appeal is also underpinned by the roll-out of the MyCiTi bus services.

Parents know that their children can get to school quickly and safely, and during the holidays learners catch the bus to and from the beach while their parents are at work. There is a separate bike and pedestrian path from Cape Town to Table View – the longest dedicated cycle path in the country. Milnerton is also the location of two nature reserves and Rietvlei is ideal for a walk or bird-watching, boating or canoeing.

Dave Zieve

Steven Van Rooyen

Emarie Campbell

SALES PARTNER, RAWSON PROPERTIES MILNERTON

MARKETING DIRECTOR AND PRINCIPAL, LEAPFROG MILNERTON

FRANCHISEE, PAM GOLDING PROPERTIES WESTERN SEABOARD

021 552 7762 davezieve.ml@rawson.co.za rawson.co.za

083 627 2277 steven.vr@leapfrog.co.za leapfrog.co.za

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

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Bantry Hills

Cape Town looks set to welcome the biggest Atlantic Seaboard residential development

Conceptualised by architect Dennis Fabian, Bantry Hills is a curved 11-level building facing Lion’s Head and the Atlantic Ocean

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prime piece of land in Bantry Bay, now under development, is set to become the biggest residential development in the Antlantic Seaboard to date.

Comments Mike Flax, former CEO of JSE-listed Spearhead Property Holdings, who is managing the development, “We have been planning this 14,000m2 development for some time, and are excited that it is finally under way. It will certainly be one of the most iconic residential developments in the Atlantic Seaboard.”

Situated between Ilford Street and Tramway Road on the Bantry Bay/ Fresnaye border, Bantry Hills has already attracted extensive interest with over half of the 60 uniquely designed apartments, with an average value of R12m, being sold to international buyers. “The recent

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announcement by Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan that transfer duty rates have sharply increased for properties over R10m, has created much demand for such developments, as buyers need not pay the heavy transfer fees. We have already sold over half of the apartments to buyers from New York, Mumbai, London and Copenhagen. There has also been a lot of interest from South African families who are relocating to the Western Cape.’’

Conceptualised by architect Dennis Fabian, Bantry Hills is a curved 11-level building facing Lion’s Head and the Atlantic Ocean, designed in four towers each with their own set of elevators and private lobbies. The building includes a 20m indoor heated swimming pool, an outdoor swimming pool and a further 12 private pools with their own private gardens and terraces. It will also feature an in-house concierge (where guests and

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residents can meet in a double-volume glass lobby lounge) spa, a coffee hub, gym, a business lounge with digital broadband facilities, air conditioning throughout, full power generation throughout, and a medical emergency room.

Also included is a children’s play area (an acre of private park gardens) set in an estate-styled garden, a yoga garden, expansive storage facilities, three levels of parking for residents and guests (with one space for each bedroom acquired), ample parking outside for guests, and other storage areas. The development is petfriendly and has state-of-the-art security.

The development offers a luxurious and convenient estate-styled lifestyle that is secure with lock-up-and-go facilities.

The development is set to be completed in November 2017.

CONTACTS

Bantry Hills joy@bantryhills.com bantryhills.com

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Area Guide 17

Waves Edge

22, 25

Atlantic Beach Estate

West Beach

25, 28

Chas Everitt International

NORTHERN SUBURBS

SOUTHERN SUBURBS Pinelands

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Agency Guide

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ERA Real Estate

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Plattekloof

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Leapfrog

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Van Riebeeckshof

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Pam Golding Properties

20 - 22, 24

Rawson Properties

25 - 26

WESTERN SEABOARD 23, 27

BOLAND, OVERBERG &

Re/Max International

Big Bay

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HELDERBERG

Property Group

Blouberg

18, 25

Franschhoek

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Bloubergrand

26, 28

Hermanus

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Bloubergrise

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Paarl

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Classifieds:

Bloubergsands

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Somerset West

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Atlantic Beach Estate

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Bloubergstrand

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Vermont

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Links Properties

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Dolphin Beach

18, 19

Voelklip

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Dunefontein

27

Melkbosstrand

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Parklands

18, 19, 22, 25, 26, 28

Sunningdale

18, 22

Table View

18, 19, 28

Van Riebeeckstrand

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Atlantic Beach

18 - 19

GARDEN ROUTE Fancourt

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R2 695 000 DOLPHIN BEACH / BLOUBERG

SUNNINGDALE

R3 200 000

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STUNNING RENOVATED HOME

3 Beds, all with Bic's and top of the range laminated flooring. 3 Baths, 2 en-suite, kitchen, O/Plan Dining/ Lounge, air-con, Fully enclosed entertainment room with built in Braai, Garden, pool, Wendy house. 4 car auto garage.

Roemelia van Graan 084 512 2974 (Team Agents) RE/MAX Property Associates 021 521 3100 Web Ref: RXAW-3470

ABSOLUTE BEACHFRONT

Lovely 2 Bed Cabana with sea views. Right on the beach. O/Plan living at its best. Secure parking…24hr access controlled security with CCTV.

Resident Agent Gail de Jager 083 261 1682 RE/MAX Property Associates 021 521 3100

Web Ref: RXAW-3339

R1 850 000 BLOUBERGSTRAND

TABLE VIEW

SEA FRONT APARTMENT

On the fourth floor with amazing views. 2 Bedrooms both with Bic's.

Separate bathroom with shower & toilet, O/Plan Lounge & Dining Room. Fitted Kitchen. Exclusive parking, Secure well managed block close to all amenities, wonderful views.

Roxanne Torode 084 627 1939 (Team Agents) RE/MAX Property Associates 021 521 3100 Web Ref: RXAW-3487

PARKLANDS

R4 200 000 BLOUBERG SANDS

THE BEST OF BLOUBERGSTRAND!

Low maintenance face brick family home. 4 beds, 3.5 baths. Large Family Room & built-in bar, enclosed garden with lapa and pool. Autop D/Garage. Separate 1 bedroom flat, fitted kitchen and en suite, with own entrance. All of this plus ocean view!

Peter Retief 082 256 0122 (Team Agents) RE/MAX Property Associates 021 521 3100 Web Ref: RXAW-3475

R1 070 000 PINELANDS

IMMACULATE STARTER HOME

O/plan fitted Kitchen granite top, Spacious Living Area, Sliding Door with Trelli door to garden with Braai area. 2 Beds, 2 Baths, Porcelain tiles throughout. Lock up Garage direct Parking in front of garage Sue de Kock 083 458 9850 (Team Agents) RE/MAX Property Associates 021 521 3100

Web Ref: 00000000

By viewing this gorgeous home in Pinelands, situated on 1 673 m² erf! It boasts 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 living rooms, dining area, huge fitted kitchen, magnificent pool PLUS cottage & loads of parking!

Property Property Associates Associates

+ POOL + OFFICE - Set in lush, private garden with separate lapa style braai room this quality home is for the larger family or ideal work from home set up. Multiple living areas & designer kitchen plus scullery.

Fully walled & secured.

Thelma Wiechmann 083 501 0870 (Team Gregor) RE/MAX Property Associates 021 554 3760 Web Ref: RXDO-0076

R3 500 000

ON SHOW

CELEBRATE THE LONG WEEKEND

Cindy Sarandis 071 081 4413 RE/MAX Property Associates 021 531 4477

RENOVATED 4 BED HOME

R4 450 000 PINELANDS

SOLE MANDATE

R2 495 000

Web Ref: RXBS-0275

GREAT VALUE IN QUIET SURROUNDINGS

Main bed has study / private lounge area, o/p kitchen, large laundry , lounge with fireplace, 2 o/s areas for entertaining, pool, built in braai, Jacuzzi & Koi pond, private back garden, Granny flat, plenty of parking, alarm system.

Marlett Cuyler 082 514 4402 RE/MAX Property Associates 021 531 4477 Web Ref: RXBS-0280

Table 521 6789 3100 Suburb 1 021 345View 6789& |Surrounds Suburb 2 021 345 www.remax.co.za remax.co.za | www.remaxpropertyassociates.co.za | remax-office name.co.za

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PARKLANDS

R 7 000 BEACHFRONT

RENTED BY US

R 9 500 PARKLANDS

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R 520 000

SOLD

RENTED BY US

DUPLEX DIVA

SMELL THE SEA

VIEW, SIZE AND PRICE!

Rentals Team 021 521 3222 (Team Warren Leslie & Co.) RE/MAX Property Associates 021 521 3100

Rentals Team 021 521 3222 (Team Warren Leslie & Co.) RE/MAX Property Associates 021 521 3100

Lee Russell 081 853 4690 (Team Warren Leslie & Co) RE/MAX Property Associates 021 521 3100 Web Ref: RXAW-1789

Townhouse in older Parklands area, 2 bed 1 bath, O/plan living areas with fitted kitchen, Front & back enclosed garden, Secure lock up garage & parking bay.

R 625 000 BEACHFRONT

PARKLANDS

SECURE UNIT IN SMALL COMMUNITY

First floor apartment in small well secured apartment complex.

Maintained gardens, pool, North facing 2 bedroom unit, 1 bathroom, Living area leads to small balcony.

Donovan Sutherland 076 900 9727 (Team Warren Leslie & Co.) RE/MAX Property Associates 021 521 3100

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Third floor modern apartment with laminate floors and o/plan living with large modern kitchen, Sea facing balcony with lovely views, 3 beds 2 baths (1mes), Secure parking.

R 2 195 000 TABLE VIEW

SUN OOZING BEACH PAD

Small exclusive complex in Waves Edge offers seaside living close to all local amenities. Whilst no view, a massive 100sqm terrace is all yours with jacuzzi & braai. 2 bed 2 bath. O/plan living with banquet seating bar & kitchen. Garage & Bay Warren Leslie 082 713 6624 (Team Warren Leslie & Co) RE/MAX Property Associates 021 521 3100 Web Ref: 3024 27509

R 2 495 000 DOLPHIN BEACH

First floor -Close to all new transport routes and shopping centres. 2 beds 1 full bath. O/plan living with kitchen small balcony with Table Mountain Views. Secure parking

R 2 275 000

SECURE HOME IN THE WINELANDS

Large family home close to local amenities incl Bayside Mall & schools, 3 bed 2 bath house with lovely o/plan flowing reception areas to sunny patio with pool, 2 garages, additional parking Lee Russell 081 853 4690 (Team Warren Leslie & Co) RE/MAX Property Associates 021 521 3100 Web Ref: RXAW-3335

R 3 850 000 BLOUBERGSTRAND

R 3 999 000

SOLD

JUST MOVE IN!

IDEAL HOLIDAY PAD BY THE SEA

Lee Russell 081 853 4690 (Team Warren Leslie & Co) RE/MAX Property Associates 021 531 4477 Web Ref: RXAW-3431

Warren Leslie 082 713 6624 (Team Warren Leslie & Co) RE/MAX Property Associates 021 531 4477 Web Ref: RXAW-3359

Single level home in a quiet pocket, large grounds & pool, 3 beds, home office, 2 baths (1mes) lounge, separate dining area, fitted kitchen, Excellent security, 3 garages

BLOUBERGSTRAND

Contemporary single level apartment in highly desirable complex, 2 beds 2 baths, living areas with modern kitchen to sunny patio with Ocean views, Basement parking & store, 24hr security, pool.

R 4 950 000 BLOUBERGSTRAND

AN EXECUTIVE OASIS

Multi storey townhouse in gated community in Blouberg Village, walk to seafront & Eden on the Bay. O/plan living area with granite kitchen, indoor balcony with BBQ. Sun filled TV lounge 4 beds 3 baths with ideal teenage pad or studio. D/Garage, workshop & garden.

Warren Leslie 082 713 6624 (Team Warren Leslie & Co) RE/MAX Property Associates 021 521 3100 Web Ref: RXAW-2611

R 5 500 000 BLOUBERGSTRAND

R 5 900 000

SUPERB STREET APPEAL

NO NEED TO BE INVITED

AN EXECUTIVE OASIS

Warren Leslie 082 713 6624 (Team Warren Leslie & Co) RE/MAX Property Associates 021 521 3100 Web Ref: RXAW-2222

Warren Leslie 082 713 6624 (Team Warren Leslie & Co) RE/MAX Property Associates 021 521 3100 Web Ref: RXAW-1675

Warren Leslie 082 713 6624 (Team Warren Leslie & Co) RE/MAX Property Associates 021 521 3100 Web Ref: RXAW-3417

Desirable Extension 1 location with elongated plot, Table Mountain & Atlantic Ocean views from the roof deck & atrium. 4 beds 4 baths (3mes). o/plan living with granite kitchen. U Shaped courtyard pool & poolside cabana with BBQ unit. D/Garage & security * Property with lease in place.

Stylish apartment - open flow for the ideal entertainer. O/plan living to entrance foyer with contemporary kitchen. Large balcony with views. 3 en-suite beds. Two basement parking bays 1 store.

Property Property Associates Associates

Newly refurbished property in the desirable Extension1 location. Table Mountain & Ocean views, 4 beds 3 baths, Generous o/plan living areas & kitchen, Low maintenance grounds & pool, outdoor bbq, D/Garage.

Table 521 6789 3100 Suburb 1 021 345View 6789& |Surrounds Suburb 2 021 345 www.remax.co.za remax.co.za | www.remaxpropertyassociates.co.za | remax-office name.co.za

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Somerset West R51.3 million incl. VAT Perfectly pitched high up on a hill boasting panoramic views. The home was designed with the focus on comfortable living and elegant entertaining. A private luxury flat providing access to all the entertainment areas. Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 4 / Garage 3 / Ref# SW1240592 Edelweiss Hankey 083 252 1964

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

Ref# HF1168428

Ref# 1258459

VoĂŤlklip, Hermanus / R29.95 million

Franschhoek / R14.5 million + VAT Paarl / R12.95 million

Vermont / R6.995 million

Bedrooms 5 / Bathrooms 5 / Garages 2 Historical seafront homestead in immaculate condition on 2343m². Main house, cottage and staff accommodation.

Investment opportunity. Income generating property offering 7 apartments as well as a separate building with 7 self-catering rooms.

Long and short term income opportunities.

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms4 / Garages 4 In a fabulous position on the Winelands Estate with uninterrupted views across the valley to the Simonsberg Mountains.

Bedrooms 7 / Bathrooms 5 / Garages 2 Meticulously crafted to reflect sea and mountain views. Spacious living areas. One of a kind in this price range.

Rose Marie Marais 082 877 6160

Jeanine 082 410 6837 / Doug 072 610 7208

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

Louise Momberg 082 553 0427

Ref# TK1254621

Ref# SW1236360

Ref# WM1258343

Ref#DBV1260646

Paarl / R3.7 million

Somerset West / R3.7 million

Van Riebeeckshof / R3.595 million Avalon Estate / R2.495 million

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 2 Private and secure family home offers ample living space with four reception rooms, views of the Paarl mountain and high end finishes.

Bedrooms 5 / Bathrooms 3 Large older home with established treed garden. Separate building, can be used as a granny flat. Excellent area.

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 3.5 / Garages 2 Single-level townhouse with private garden and pool.

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 4 / Garages 2 Lovely double-storey home in popular security estate. Offering gym, swimming pool, tennis courts and pre-school.

Lana Du Toit 083 407 9659

Gemey Moss 072 198 5900

Gene 082 975 2869 / Paige 082 9017045

Isabel Swart 082 784 4378

pamgolding.co.za

Ref# TK1253780

Ref# ON1246812

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PLATTEKLOOF Sales & Rentals: 021 558 3438 / plattekloof@pamgolding.co.za

Plattekloof / R8.5 million

Ref# 1PLA1239106

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms2 / Garages 2 Luxurious 4 bedroom house with a flatlet. The epitome of luxury, elegance and classic lines, this magnificent residence offers outstanding finishes and a prime location in up market Leopard Rock Estate. This architectural award winning home has been featured on Top Billing.

Pierre Nel 076 967 3766 / Tonja Ellman 082 978 3576 /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

Ref# 1TV1248102

Ref# 1TV1251904

Waves Edge / R2.55 million

Bloubergstrand / R5.695 million

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 2 / Garages 1 / One of a kind, small security complex with only 6 units with CCTV access control. Short stroll to the beach and restaurants.

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 4 / Garages 2 / Boasting partial sea, Robben Island and Table Mountain views, this spacious open-plan interior for modern living.

Estelle Kamener 082 771 2074

Gail Botes 083 302 9731

Ref# 1TV1248991

Ref# 1TV1252203

Sunningdale / R2.275 million

Parklands / R3.1 million

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 2 / Modern spacious family home in sought-after Sunningdale. Open-plan kitchen leading to lounge/dining room.

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 2 / Garages 2 / This home boasts beautiful modern finishes, wellequipped kitchen, scullery, spacious lounge, dining area and TV room.

Estelle Kamener 082 771 2074

Lizo Williams 083 368 1206

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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

Ref# 1TV1243923 1TV1239051 Ref#

Ref# 1TV1242953

Atlantic Beach Estate / R5.9 million

Atlantic Beach Estate / R4.65 million

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 2 / An inviting entrance hall that leads onto a comfortable informal lounge with indoor braai and stacking doors that open up to a private garden.

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 2 / Garages 2 / A perfect home with character and an immaculate spacious garden. Separate lounge area with wood-burning fireplace and patio with braai.

Mandy Oschman 082 567 0398

Mandy Oschman 082 567 0398

Ref# 1TV1252559

Ref# 1TV1254775

Atlantic Beach Estate / R40 000 pm

Atlantic Beach Estate / R25 000 pm

Bedrooms 5 / Bathrooms 3.5 / Garages 2 / The open-plan kitchen with separate scullery and pantry flows into the lounge and large dining area, ideal for entertaining. A flatlet or home office.

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 3 / Ideal entertainer’s home with open-plan kitchen flowing into the dining room, lounge with wood-burning fireplace and TV room.

Tracy-Ann Craig 082 415 4852

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