1. Prinicpal choice
2. Latest releases
3. 2010 Benefits to flow across the continent
4. WInds batter cycle tour competitors
5. Destiny Africa gets milestone approval
6. Country Hop Route open
7. Hospital gets latest ECG machine
8. Best tourism office
9. Harvey golf teacher of the year 2009
10. Zimbabwe deal positive for SA real estate
11. Returining SA job seekers
12. New buyers ready for Robertson market
13. Ina Paarman SA braai winner
PRINICIPAL CHOICE
GEORGE - HEATHER PARK
For those who seek a style which combines outdoor and indoor living, Bali is a sound choice. Balinese architecture evidences sharp angles and a merging of modern with traditional, organic materials, such as teak and smooth stones. In this design, living areas face on to landscaped gardens and private courtyards. Home with a touch of class, 3 bedrooms, sunny living areas, BBQ room, kitchen, laundry, secure estate and 2 garages.
R2 850 000
ID3982
LATEST RELEASES
GEORGE - GLENBARRIE
This beautiful home with a garden complete and all beauty and bounty one would expect from a property of this stature, Entertainment room with bar, BBQ and family area, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garages, 3 living areas, Jacuzzi, study, kitchen, laundry, patio and guest room.
R2 495 000 ID3983
KNYSNA - HUNTERS HOME
Family living French Provencal style in the heart of Knysna this home offers:
5 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, laundry, dining room, family room, lounge, swimming pool, large deck/ patio, Jacuzzi, solid wooden floors, established garden.
Newly renovated to pristine standards. Being on the pan handle makes the property very private and it is surrounded by trees and set on 2000 sqm of landscaped garden.
R2 695 000
ID3984
GEORGE - DENNEOORD
Cluster home in secure complex, with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living area, kitchen, patio, BBQ area and garage.
R920 000
ID3986
2010 BENEFITS TO FLOW ACROSS THE CONTINENT
World football body Fifa has reassured Africans that next year's Fifa World Cup will benefit the entire continent, and not only South Africa.
Speaking on how Africa was set to benefit from next year's tournament, Fifa spokesperson Delia Fischer said there were several programmes in place under Fifa's social responsibility project.
She said although South Africa was the host country, Fifa president Sepp Blatter made no secret of pronouncing the 2010 soccer showpiece "Africa's World Cup".
"Fifa's aim through our many projects is to create a balance on the continent," said Fischer. "In 2006, shortly after South Africa won the bid, many programmes were launched.
WINDS BATTER CYCLE TOUR COMPETITORS
Strong winds, with some gusts reportedly reaching 140km/h, made the 2009 Cape Argus Pick 'n Pay Cycle Tour one of the most challenging events in the history of the race. It also resulted in the winning time of surprise champion Arran Brown being almost 20 minutes slower than the race record established by Robbie Hunter in 2008.
David Bellairs, co-director of the Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust, commenting on the fact that only 25 600 out of 35 000 cyclists that had entered the race actually started it, said: "This is 6000 to 7000 fewer than usual and it is due to the wind.
"It's been the most difficult event in 20 years," he added.
DESTINY AFRICA GETS MILESTONE APPROVAL
The long awaited ministerial approval for Destiny Africa, the proposed tourism-housing-hotel development on the borders of town, was granted on 13 February, subject to 28 strict conditions.
A large scale conference and expo centre, a waterfront village, a tourism village with office and shops, a knowledge and corporate office park, an eco-estate, high density residential and social housing, sports facilities, network of open spaces and water features were approved on the 436 hectare property.
COUNTRY HOP ROUTE OPEN
The area around George is the only place in South Africa to produce hops, those strange cones growing on vines up trellises. Hops is used in beer to aid the fermentation process.
The farms and venues on the Outeniqua Country Hop route are all open for viewing. So if you are wondering what to do this weekend, take a drive in George's beautiful countryside.
On the route you will have the Outeniqua mountains as a backdrop, with members ranging from comfortable B & B's, guesthouses and luxury hotels to strawberry, cheese, dairy, game and wine farms, a horse riding school, a Spa, a variety of golf courses, a nursery, tea gardens, pubs, restaurants, function venues and a gallery and art studio.
Over and above all of this, one can also enjoy the walking trails and beautiful beaches and bays in the area.
The route starts at Herold's Bay in the south and moves along to the farmlands of Geelhoutboom, then winds its way over the Montagu pass to Herold and Waboomskraal in the North.
The route was originally inspired by the abundance of `hops' grown in the nearby mountains. Waboomskraal and Herold, as well as parts of Blanco, are home to hops growing. They are a unique attraction to the route and cones are harvested in February and March.
This will make you appreciate that ice cold beer even more next time.
Visit the newly revived and updated website www.outeniquacountryhop.co.za
HOSPITAL GETS LATEST ECG MACHINE
George Hospital is a revitalisation hospital which since 2003 has been upgrading the infrastructure, while at the same time ensuring that all the Health Technology and Equipment is replaced with state of the art equipment.
George Hospital aims to be the most patient-centered hospital of choice in the community, providing the best quality health care in the country.
In keeping with this stance, the staff are also undergoing Change Management training and development, to not only ensure that they are able to correctly work everything, but do so in a manner that one would expect in a 2009 quality hospital.
BEST TOURISM OFFICE
KNYSNA WINS AWARD AGAIN
Knysna tourism won the "Best Tourism Office in the Western Cape" award for the second consecutive year last week at the 2008 Western Cape Provincial Tourism Awards in Cape Town.
Mike Griffiths, Chairman of the Knysna Tourism Board, said they were delighted. "It is a great achievement. Winning this award for the second time is recognition for the 'excellent teamwork of the staff at Knysna Tourism. We have a strong, professional and committed team, and it shows."
HARVEY GOLF TEACHER OF THE YEAR 2009
The Ernie Els Fancourt Foundation is very proud of their coach, George Harvey for receiving the 2009 Teacher of the Year Award from the South African PGA. George has been head coach of the EEFF for the past four years and he has been a finalist for this award for the past five years.
George originally came from Zimbabwe and captained the Rhodesian golf team for many years. Nick Price, Mark McNulty, Denis Watson, and Tony Johnstone were members of this team. George and Denis won the World Pairs Championship in Bogota in Colombia in 1975. George also made a World International Side which played against South Africa in 1978. He was ranked as No.1 amateur golfer in the world by the R&A in 1978. George and Dale Hayes are the only two golfers to win.
ZIMBABWE DEAL POSITIVE FOR SA REAL ESTATE
The inauguration of Morgan Tsvangirai this month as the Prime Minster of Zimbabwe is the latest in a series of events set to have a positive effect on the residential property market within the next few months.
“We are already seeing signs of recovery in the market,” says Institute of Estate Agents (IEASA) national president Dr Willie Marais, “including more visitors at showhouses and more purchasing by investors who believe the cycle is about to turn and are willing to commit cash.
“This follows the two interest rate decreases since December and the drop in inflation, and it will be strengthened by the increased consumer confidence stemming from the Zimbabwe power-sharing settlement and plans to rebuild that country’s economy.”
This agreement has, he says, removed one of the major potential sources of conflict and economic upset for SA, “and although it took much too long, has also demonstrated that southern Africa is at least capable of resolving problems without resorting to war.
RETURNING SA JOB SEEKERS MAY STIMULATE PROPERTY MARKET
The global credit crunch may have at least one positive fallout, by encouraging South Africans who have been living abroad to return to the country and in the process provide a degree of stimulus for the property market.
NEW BUYERS STEADY ROBERTSON MARKET
The property market in Robertson in the Western Cape’s scenic Breede River wine valley is steering a steady course thanks to new entrants in the residential sector.
“These entrants include young people working in town, retirees from Gauteng, KZN and Cape Town, as well as overseas investors who are attracted by the quiet rural lifestyle and the quaint architecture that characterises Robertson,” says Johan Gous of the local Aida real estate office.
“The local market is slowly but surely regaining momentum after a period in which relatively high prices decreased steadily,” he says. “Average homes that were selling a few months ago at between R800 000 and R900 000 are now available at prices of between R680 000 and R800 000, which has stimulated new demand.
“And there is still an extremely high demand for homes in the price range between R450 000 and R650 000 but stock in this range is very limited.”
Most buyers are settling for units in the R680 000 to R800 000 range, he says, although retirees are most active in the range between R700 000 and R950 000. And overseas buyers are targeting properties with price tags of up to R1,2m.
SUSAN DEACON PROPERTIES ROBERTSON PROPERTY FEATURE
Buy now and only pay in July 2010 - The ideal investment opportunity in the heart of the Cape Winelands.
Invest in this lifestyle estate within that country atmosphere and tranquillity of the valley of wine, horses and roses. Nestled on the picturesque hillside of the Langeberge mountains in Robertson, it offers the supreme beauty and tranquil country living on the famous Route 62.
Refresh and wind down in this beautiful country town. Leafy Robertson is located in the heart of Route 62, the longest wine route in the world. The town nestles at the foot of the picturesque Langeberge and the meandering Breederiver as its lifeblood. Well known for its
- connoisseur wines
- radiant roses
- and thoroughbred horses,
Stands start from R299 000 for first 40 stands only
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INA PAARMAN’S SA BRAAI WINNER
BRAAIED LEG OF LAMB
Serves 6
Boning a leg of lamb and opening it butterfly-style has many advantages when braaing over an open fire on a griddle pan. I love using a pot bellied stove or a pizza oven. Try this method for a fillet of venison - outstanding!
1 leg of lamb, boned and opened butterfly-style (ask a butcher to "vlek" the meat so that it is not thicker than 3 cm in any one area)
½ cup (125 ml) buttermilk
2 t (10 ml) Ina Paarman’s Rosemary and Olive Seasoning
2 T (30 ml) olive oil
4 garlic cloves, cut into long slivers
3 rosemary twigs, cut into 2 cm lengths
10 black olives, pipped and halved
BASTING
Olive oil
1 x Ina Paarman’s Olive Oil and Rosemary Coat & Cook Sauce
Coat the leg with buttermilk and leave covered in a glass dish in the fridge overnight. Buttermilk is a wonderful tenderizing agent. It will not draw out juices, nor will it alter the flavour of the meat in any way. The next day, remove meat and dry carefully with paper towel.
Pierce deep holes all over the lamb with a sharp cook's knife. Lard the lamb by pushing a garlic sliver, rosemary snip and half an olive into each hole.
Season the meat all over and rub with olive oil.
Place the meat on a hot griddle pan over the fire in a clay oven or kettle braai, meaty side down.
Cook for about 15 minutes until nicely browned. Turn with a pair of tongs. Baste the cooked side with Olive Oil and Rosemary sauce. When the other side is nicely browned, turn and baste with sauce. Continue turning and basting. Use a meat thermometer to test when done. Don't overcook meat; it must still be slightly pink and juicy. Cooking time varies from 45-60 minutes, depending on thickness of joint and intensity of heat. Rest for 10 minutes before carving. Bring any remaining sauce with about 2-3 T (30-45 ml) of olive oil to the boil and serve on the side. Carve meat into thin slices and serve on hot plates. Delicious with apricot mustard fruits.
Ina Paarman on the web - www.paarman.co.za
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