MARCH 2016
EDITION 29
ROOMS WITH A VIEW
The Dickersons ‘Open Up’ their Home
Jackie Cameron
Smoked Mussel Pot Recipe
Meet the Pearsons
INSIDE THEIR BEAUTIFUL HOME
Forest Village Feature
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Contents
19
Jackie Cameron
Smoked Mussel
Pot Recipe
We see your future. We build your future.
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Rooms With A View
The Dickersons ‘Open Up’ Their Home
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Property
Portfolio
50
56
T
032 525 3361
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F
086 459 1313
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E
wendy@brettenwood.co.za
Meet The Pearsons
Inside Their Beautiful Home
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‘Old Girls’ New Talent
Top Entrepreneurs
How To Adapt The Latest Trends
To Suit Your North Coast Home
Advertising Sales Nikki Chennells | 081 041 5020 | nikki@brettenwood.co.za
Photographer Chris Allan Photo | www.chrisallan.co.za
Aerial Photographer Ross Bishop | www.vertical-horizons.co.za
Design and Layout Wink in the Dark Advertising | 082 928 0132 | candice@winkinthedark.co.za
Contributors Vanessa Armstrong, Gary Botha, Jackie Cameron, Nikki Chennells, Candice Hamilton, Peter Cameron, Robyn Westley, Morgan Lynch, Ross Bishop, Susan Mercer, Cara Slater, Richard
Chennells, Kerryn Gibson, Laura Channing, Chris Macdonald, Greg Simmonds.
Directors M Armstrong, V Armstrong, C Emary, C Scruse, Q Zulu.
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Contents
19
Jackie Cameron
Smoked Mussel
Pot Recipe
We see your future. We build your future.
08
Rooms With A View
The Dickersons ‘Open Up’ Their Home
27
Property
Portfolio
50
56
T
032 525 3361
|
F
086 459 1313
|
E
wendy@brettenwood.co.za
Meet The Pearsons
Inside Their Beautiful Home
64
‘Old Girls’ New Talent
Top Entrepreneurs
How To Adapt The Latest Trends
To Suit Your North Coast Home
Advertising Sales Nikki Chennells | 081 041 5020 | nikki@brettenwood.co.za
Photographer Chris Allan Photo | www.chrisallan.co.za
Aerial Photographer Ross Bishop | www.vertical-horizons.co.za
Design and Layout Wink in the Dark Advertising | 082 928 0132 | candice@winkinthedark.co.za
Contributors Vanessa Armstrong, Gary Botha, Jackie Cameron, Nikki Chennells, Candice Hamilton, Peter Cameron, Robyn Westley, Morgan Lynch, Ross Bishop, Susan Mercer, Cara Slater, Richard
Chennells, Kerryn Gibson, Laura Channing, Chris Macdonald, Greg Simmonds.
Directors M Armstrong, V Armstrong, C Emary, C Scruse, Q Zulu.
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Estate Contacts
HULETT DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
CEO Vanessa Armstrong
vanessa@brettenwood.co.za
Director Mike Armstrong
mrarmstrong@mweb.co.za
General Manager & Development Project Manager
Gary Botha
072 802 3428 | gary@brettenwood.co.za
Finance Manager Alvinesh Sookoo
alvinesh@brettenwood.co.za
Message from the
Sales Administration Veloshnee Reddy
veloshnee@brettenwood.co.za
Grounds Manager Norman Barter
082 655 2211
BATELEUR CONSTRUCTION
Manager Gary Botha
072 802 3428 | gary@brettenwood.co.za
Security Manager Nathi Mdhluli
081 015 9529 | nathi@brettenwood.co.za
HABISCAPE LANDSCAPING
Manager Morgan Lynch
082 716 3557 | morgan@brettenwood.co.za
Administration Kristy Bamber
082 640 0109 | kristy@brettenwood.co.za
Gatehouse Security
073 872 3818 | 032 525 3100
Internal No.: 3100
Professional Snake Handler (Neville Wolmarans)
082 561 4969
Personal Assistant Penny Woolridge
penny@brettenwood.co.za
WILD PEACH MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY
Manager Graeme Bromfield
082 923 6088 | support@brettenwood.co.za
Marketing Nikki Chennells
081 041 5020 | nikki@brettenwood.co.za
Support & Accounts Trisha Govender
032 525 3109 | support@wildpeach.co.za
HOME & COUNTRY PROPERTY
Sales Director Peter Cameron
083 796 9999 | peter@brettenwood.co.za
BRETTENWOOD HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
BHOA Chairman Keith Anderson
082 553 0373 | keith@brettenwood.co.za
Umhlali Police Station
032 947 9900
Sales Advisor Shavaun Lindsay
072 194 8672 | shavaun@brettenwood.co.za
BHOA Estate Manager Ross Bishop
078 019 9779 | ross@brettenwood.co.za
SAPS Emergency
10111
Sales Advisor Greg Simmonds
084 515 7464 | greg@brettenwood.co.za
Administration Samantha Subban
032 525 3101 | samantha@brettenwood.co.za
Marine Safety (Ballito Lifeguards)
032 946 8000
Sales Advisor Michelle Larkens
082 775 3998 | michelle@brettenwood.co.za
Finance Officer Priehesan Naidoo
032 525 3101 | priehesan@brettenwood.co.za
Ballito Emergency Services
032 946 2711
Electricity Supply
032 437 5081
Apologies to Cleo Marangos Pools CC for the incorrect contact details in the November 2015 issue. You can call them on 083 225 9639.
Hulett girls
Written by Vanessa Armstrong
It is hard to believe that we are already a quarter of the way
through 2016 and what a roller coaster start to the year it has
been!
Despite the demise of the rand, the very serious lack of rain,
and the list of ongoing challenges that our country faces January turned out to be a record month for our sales’ team! It
just goes to show that property is, and always will be, a great
return on your investment.
I was recently reminded of how privileged we are to reside at
Brettenwood. Not only do we possess a magnificent vista to
admire... but while sitting at my desk one day, I was fortunate
enough to catch sightings of our blue duiker, witness our family
of mongooses with their new born litter crossing our lawn,
hear the guinea fowl and observe a fish eagle as it swooped
on it’s prey. Later that night I came across the most majestic
Spotted Eagle Owl and couldn’t help but feel a sense of innate
pride – it was almost as if our dad was watching over us. I
may be biased but Brettenwood continues to show us that this
is the way and place to live. Further evidence could be found
in abundance over the holiday season, where our clubhouse
and pools were packed daily, being enjoyed by our families,
young and old.
You have to try esteemed chef Jackie Cameron’s mussel recipe
on page 19. With our fine weather and access to the most
delicious mussels right here on our doorstep, this dish is sure to
become one of your favourites.
We’d like to congratulate our Home and Country team
members, Pete & Jody and Greg & Jackie and welcome their
two little girls to our Brettenwood family. May little Scarlett and
Bella fill your lives with joy, love and laughter.
As we go to print we say goodbye to our Editor Nikki, who
leaves us to go on maternity leave. Nikki was thrown into the
deep end with our magazine but has proved, like the other St.
Anne’s girls (page 50), that hard work and perseverance pay
off. Well done on a fantastic issue.
From the four of us girls we hope you enjoy the latest edition of
our magazine and may the year ahead bring you prosperity
and reward.
‘’A great attitude becomes a great mood, which
becomes a great day, which becomes a great year,
which becomes a great life’’
Author unknown
Hulett Sisters (from left to right): Carren Emary, Colette Scruse, Vanessa Armstrong and Joanne Jackson.
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Estate Contacts
HULETT DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
CEO Vanessa Armstrong
vanessa@brettenwood.co.za
Director Mike Armstrong
mrarmstrong@mweb.co.za
General Manager & Development Project Manager
Gary Botha
072 802 3428 | gary@brettenwood.co.za
Finance Manager Alvinesh Sookoo
alvinesh@brettenwood.co.za
Message from the
Sales Administration Veloshnee Reddy
veloshnee@brettenwood.co.za
Grounds Manager Norman Barter
082 655 2211
BATELEUR CONSTRUCTION
Manager Gary Botha
072 802 3428 | gary@brettenwood.co.za
Security Manager Nathi Mdhluli
081 015 9529 | nathi@brettenwood.co.za
HABISCAPE LANDSCAPING
Manager Morgan Lynch
082 716 3557 | morgan@brettenwood.co.za
Administration Kristy Bamber
082 640 0109 | kristy@brettenwood.co.za
Gatehouse Security
073 872 3818 | 032 525 3100
Internal No.: 3100
Professional Snake Handler (Neville Wolmarans)
082 561 4969
Personal Assistant Penny Woolridge
penny@brettenwood.co.za
WILD PEACH MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY
Manager Graeme Bromfield
082 923 6088 | support@brettenwood.co.za
Marketing Nikki Chennells
081 041 5020 | nikki@brettenwood.co.za
Support & Accounts Trisha Govender
032 525 3109 | support@wildpeach.co.za
HOME & COUNTRY PROPERTY
Sales Director Peter Cameron
083 796 9999 | peter@brettenwood.co.za
BRETTENWOOD HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
BHOA Chairman Keith Anderson
082 553 0373 | keith@brettenwood.co.za
Umhlali Police Station
032 947 9900
Sales Advisor Shavaun Lindsay
072 194 8672 | shavaun@brettenwood.co.za
BHOA Estate Manager Ross Bishop
078 019 9779 | ross@brettenwood.co.za
SAPS Emergency
10111
Sales Advisor Greg Simmonds
084 515 7464 | greg@brettenwood.co.za
Administration Samantha Subban
032 525 3101 | samantha@brettenwood.co.za
Marine Safety (Ballito Lifeguards)
032 946 8000
Sales Advisor Michelle Larkens
082 775 3998 | michelle@brettenwood.co.za
Finance Officer Priehesan Naidoo
032 525 3101 | priehesan@brettenwood.co.za
Ballito Emergency Services
032 946 2711
Electricity Supply
032 437 5081
Apologies to Cleo Marangos Pools CC for the incorrect contact details in the November 2015 issue. You can call them on 083 225 9639.
Hulett girls
Written by Vanessa Armstrong
It is hard to believe that we are already a quarter of the way
through 2016 and what a roller coaster start to the year it has
been!
Despite the demise of the rand, the very serious lack of rain,
and the list of ongoing challenges that our country faces January turned out to be a record month for our sales’ team! It
just goes to show that property is, and always will be, a great
return on your investment.
I was recently reminded of how privileged we are to reside at
Brettenwood. Not only do we possess a magnificent vista to
admire... but while sitting at my desk one day, I was fortunate
enough to catch sightings of our blue duiker, witness our family
of mongooses with their new born litter crossing our lawn,
hear the guinea fowl and observe a fish eagle as it swooped
on it’s prey. Later that night I came across the most majestic
Spotted Eagle Owl and couldn’t help but feel a sense of innate
pride – it was almost as if our dad was watching over us. I
may be biased but Brettenwood continues to show us that this
is the way and place to live. Further evidence could be found
in abundance over the holiday season, where our clubhouse
and pools were packed daily, being enjoyed by our families,
young and old.
You have to try esteemed chef Jackie Cameron’s mussel recipe
on page 19. With our fine weather and access to the most
delicious mussels right here on our doorstep, this dish is sure to
become one of your favourites.
We’d like to congratulate our Home and Country team
members, Pete & Jody and Greg & Jackie and welcome their
two little girls to our Brettenwood family. May little Scarlett and
Bella fill your lives with joy, love and laughter.
As we go to print we say goodbye to our Editor Nikki, who
leaves us to go on maternity leave. Nikki was thrown into the
deep end with our magazine but has proved, like the other St.
Anne’s girls (page 50), that hard work and perseverance pay
off. Well done on a fantastic issue.
From the four of us girls we hope you enjoy the latest edition of
our magazine and may the year ahead bring you prosperity
and reward.
‘’A great attitude becomes a great mood, which
becomes a great day, which becomes a great year,
which becomes a great life’’
Author unknown
Hulett Sisters (from left to right): Carren Emary, Colette Scruse, Vanessa Armstrong and Joanne Jackson.
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Estate NEWS
water and waste infrastructure are complete, as is stage one of the road
works, with the balance of final paving to be completed at the end of the
construction process.
Piling on the balance of 31 units is all but complete and construction on the
first 10 units is well under way. All things being equal, Bateleur Construction
is set to commence with the hand-over of these units during the last quarter
of 2016.
Written By Gary Botha, HDC General Manager & Development Project Manager
GENERAL NEWS
As at February 2016 there has been a significant jump in construction activity
throughout the Estate with over 30 Free Hold homes and 47 Sectional Title
units under construction. This is a very promising sign as homeowners look
to engage with Brettenwood, converting opportunities into beautiful homes
of high quality and enduring value.
The Hulett Development Company (HDC) and Home & Country Marketing
and Sales Teams have settled into their new home at 152 Falcon Crescent.
Come and visit them, enjoy a cup of coffee and chat to them about how they
may assist you with all your Brettenwood property needs.
DEVELOPER UPDATE
Our Brettenwood Homeowners Association (BHOA), a new homeowner’s
first contact with the estate, have gone a long way in making the architectural
review process substantially easier to understand and work with. We hope
this will help guide new owners and their design teams through the process
with a lot less frustration and stronger communication.
Forest Village Phase 2, ERF 241
The final Forest Village Phase 2 units have been handed over and we will
continue with the final snags and de-snags process to ensure that we have
delivered on our quality goals and objectives.
The site controls and building protocols have also been updated and are
being enforced. We believe that with the current high levels of construction
activity within the Estate, this will encourage owners and their contractors to
be mindful of the safety aspect and the impact of their actions.
Forest Village Phase 3, ERF 240
As seen in this picture, the first 3 units of 34 are now completed and occupied.
The Sectional Title Register is open and the first batch of Real Rights has now
been transferred to the new owners, which marks a significant milestone. The
bulk earthworks, storm water controls, primary retaining walls, electrical,
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Forest Village Community Centre
As the final phase (Phase 3) of the Forest Village Retirement community is
being implemented, we have taken the opportunity to work with the Forest
Village committees to get the Community Centre upgraded to suit the required
use and purpose. This will involve a substantial increase in useable area as
well as the creation of a meeting room, expanded library, storage areas,
kitchen, swimming pool and decking areas, as well as a boma style braai
area. The design development and consultation stage is complete and we
are looking to make the required approval submissions during the course of
March 2016, to commence construction as soon as possible.
Forest View, ERF 238
This exclusive sectional title residential development is set for approximately
30 units and has followed a very exciting concept design, one that we are
confident will ensure that these units will be extremely sought after. The concept
design development stage is complete and we hope to present to the
Architectural Review Commitee during the course of March 2016. Following
this, the detail design development and submission and approvals stage
will commence. We are currently on track to launch the project towards the
end of 2016. In the interim we have concluded extensive storm water control
measures to ensure that the pristine area adjacent to the forest and trails is
protected from any possible future rain damage.
Brettenwood Lakes
This second phase consists of a total of 52 sectional title units made up of 9
x 1 bedroom, 33 x 2 bedroom and 10 x 3 bedroom villas. Construction on
the first 2 blocks (12 x 2 bed units) is almost complete and we are well into
the always-challenging finishing programme, set to complete by the end of
May 2016. Piling of the 3-bedroom units is complete and all foundations for
units with brickwork on the ground level is well advanced.
Simultaneously we have launched the bulk earthworks, platforms and 1st
stage retaining walls on the uppermost 1-bedroom units with arguably the
very best sea views on the estate. The Lakes Development is now in full
implementation phase. It is set to be a very sought after component of
Brettenwood. With a construction schedule of approximately 18 months, we
look forward to completing during the 3rd quarter of 2017.
Electrical Substation
Approval for the Brettenwood Electrical substation is now in place and we
are well into the design finalisation stage. This will close the electrical network
loop allowing greater security of electricity supply into the Estate. Currently
options are being considered on its final location, but it will be sited near the
new Forest View project area. We hope to commence construction within the
next 3 months and to be complete before the end of 2016.
Second Gate House
We have commenced with the detail design development and planning
approvals for the Second Gate House which will be submitted to the
Architectural Review process during the course of March 2016. This Gate
House is to mirror the existing Main Gate House and is to be located at the
existing temporary entrance near the Forest Village side of the Estate, to
make provision for residents, visitors and contractors. Construction will
commence once the approval process is complete.
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Estate NEWS
water and waste infrastructure are complete, as is stage one of the road
works, with the balance of final paving to be completed at the end of the
construction process.
Piling on the balance of 31 units is all but complete and construction on the
first 10 units is well under way. All things being equal, Bateleur Construction
is set to commence with the hand-over of these units during the last quarter
of 2016.
Written By Gary Botha, HDC General Manager & Development Project Manager
GENERAL NEWS
As at February 2016 there has been a significant jump in construction activity
throughout the Estate with over 30 Free Hold homes and 47 Sectional Title
units under construction. This is a very promising sign as homeowners look
to engage with Brettenwood, converting opportunities into beautiful homes
of high quality and enduring value.
The Hulett Development Company (HDC) and Home & Country Marketing
and Sales Teams have settled into their new home at 152 Falcon Crescent.
Come and visit them, enjoy a cup of coffee and chat to them about how they
may assist you with all your Brettenwood property needs.
DEVELOPER UPDATE
Our Brettenwood Homeowners Association (BHOA), a new homeowner’s
first contact with the estate, have gone a long way in making the architectural
review process substantially easier to understand and work with. We hope
this will help guide new owners and their design teams through the process
with a lot less frustration and stronger communication.
Forest Village Phase 2, ERF 241
The final Forest Village Phase 2 units have been handed over and we will
continue with the final snags and de-snags process to ensure that we have
delivered on our quality goals and objectives.
The site controls and building protocols have also been updated and are
being enforced. We believe that with the current high levels of construction
activity within the Estate, this will encourage owners and their contractors to
be mindful of the safety aspect and the impact of their actions.
Forest Village Phase 3, ERF 240
As seen in this picture, the first 3 units of 34 are now completed and occupied.
The Sectional Title Register is open and the first batch of Real Rights has now
been transferred to the new owners, which marks a significant milestone. The
bulk earthworks, storm water controls, primary retaining walls, electrical,
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Forest Village Community Centre
As the final phase (Phase 3) of the Forest Village Retirement community is
being implemented, we have taken the opportunity to work with the Forest
Village committees to get the Community Centre upgraded to suit the required
use and purpose. This will involve a substantial increase in useable area as
well as the creation of a meeting room, expanded library, storage areas,
kitchen, swimming pool and decking areas, as well as a boma style braai
area. The design development and consultation stage is complete and we
are looking to make the required approval submissions during the course of
March 2016, to commence construction as soon as possible.
Forest View, ERF 238
This exclusive sectional title residential development is set for approximately
30 units and has followed a very exciting concept design, one that we are
confident will ensure that these units will be extremely sought after. The concept
design development stage is complete and we hope to present to the
Architectural Review Commitee during the course of March 2016. Following
this, the detail design development and submission and approvals stage
will commence. We are currently on track to launch the project towards the
end of 2016. In the interim we have concluded extensive storm water control
measures to ensure that the pristine area adjacent to the forest and trails is
protected from any possible future rain damage.
Brettenwood Lakes
This second phase consists of a total of 52 sectional title units made up of 9
x 1 bedroom, 33 x 2 bedroom and 10 x 3 bedroom villas. Construction on
the first 2 blocks (12 x 2 bed units) is almost complete and we are well into
the always-challenging finishing programme, set to complete by the end of
May 2016. Piling of the 3-bedroom units is complete and all foundations for
units with brickwork on the ground level is well advanced.
Simultaneously we have launched the bulk earthworks, platforms and 1st
stage retaining walls on the uppermost 1-bedroom units with arguably the
very best sea views on the estate. The Lakes Development is now in full
implementation phase. It is set to be a very sought after component of
Brettenwood. With a construction schedule of approximately 18 months, we
look forward to completing during the 3rd quarter of 2017.
Electrical Substation
Approval for the Brettenwood Electrical substation is now in place and we
are well into the design finalisation stage. This will close the electrical network
loop allowing greater security of electricity supply into the Estate. Currently
options are being considered on its final location, but it will be sited near the
new Forest View project area. We hope to commence construction within the
next 3 months and to be complete before the end of 2016.
Second Gate House
We have commenced with the detail design development and planning
approvals for the Second Gate House which will be submitted to the
Architectural Review process during the course of March 2016. This Gate
House is to mirror the existing Main Gate House and is to be located at the
existing temporary entrance near the Forest Village side of the Estate, to
make provision for residents, visitors and contractors. Construction will
commence once the approval process is complete.
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DICKERSON HOME FEATURE
ROOMS WITH A VIEW
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DICKERSON HOME FEATURE
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Quinten and Lauren Dickerson would bring camping chairs, pop
them up on a very specific mound of dirt, pull out a beautiful picnic
and then relax, enjoying sundowners together, in the gathering
dark. They would sit there for hours, chatting about the house being
built around them – their house, and bask in the view of the ocean
that they were enjoying, hoping that it would be as incredible as it
was then, from every window of the soon to be complete No. 97
Kingfisher Boulevard.
Upon reflection, that same spot where they sat
soaking in the peace and tranquility is most likely
in the scullery of their incredible home now, and
just about the only space in the house that doesn’t
have an exquisite unobstructed eye across the
Brettenwood vista; over the forest and straight
into the Indian Ocean. A 270º panoramic of beauty.
Let’s put it simply. Their house is stunning. And that is all by design.
Their design. Thirteen drafts of it apparently, but perfection takes
time and patience and growing excitement. Today their house is a
snap shot of minimalist relaxation. Contemporary, but with a New
York apartment feel. Open, light… and wonderfully warm and
welcoming. Although those last two probably have a lot more to do
with the Dickerson’s themselves.
Quinten, who is a Property Developer with a number of other
stands on the Estate, was completely hands on throughout the process.
On site daily, he project managed and implemented just about
every feature and facet of their home, and you can tell. The attention
to detail, the tailor made choices - it is a perfect ‘fit’ for the couple
and their two sweet Yorkies, Lulu and Zoe.
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Quinten and Lauren Dickerson would bring camping chairs, pop
them up on a very specific mound of dirt, pull out a beautiful picnic
and then relax, enjoying sundowners together, in the gathering
dark. They would sit there for hours, chatting about the house being
built around them – their house, and bask in the view of the ocean
that they were enjoying, hoping that it would be as incredible as it
was then, from every window of the soon to be complete No. 97
Kingfisher Boulevard.
Upon reflection, that same spot where they sat
soaking in the peace and tranquility is most likely
in the scullery of their incredible home now, and
just about the only space in the house that doesn’t
have an exquisite unobstructed eye across the
Brettenwood vista; over the forest and straight
into the Indian Ocean. A 270º panoramic of beauty.
Let’s put it simply. Their house is stunning. And that is all by design.
Their design. Thirteen drafts of it apparently, but perfection takes
time and patience and growing excitement. Today their house is a
snap shot of minimalist relaxation. Contemporary, but with a New
York apartment feel. Open, light… and wonderfully warm and
welcoming. Although those last two probably have a lot more to do
with the Dickerson’s themselves.
Quinten, who is a Property Developer with a number of other
stands on the Estate, was completely hands on throughout the process.
On site daily, he project managed and implemented just about
every feature and facet of their home, and you can tell. The attention
to detail, the tailor made choices - it is a perfect ‘fit’ for the couple
and their two sweet Yorkies, Lulu and Zoe.
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The Dickersons wanted an investment outside of the busy KwaZulu-Natal
centres, like Umhlanga. Something a bit more tranquil and peaceful, far from
crowded concrete and busy streets. They felt strongly that this place would
be along the North Coast and they visited several estates and developments
to test this theory. They actually only visited Brettenwood on a whim during
one lazy Sunday afternoon drive, always under the illusion that it would be
just a little bit too expensive. They didn’t think that they would finish the day
heart set on building their Brettenwood dream home. But they say, they drove
in and their first thought was “wow”, they fell in love with it pretty much at
first sight, “It just felt right”.
Even then, deal done, they had no immediate plans to start the construction
and move in… they thought it would be at least 3 years before they would
break new ground as it were, but just 6 months later, with a design in hand
the excitement took over and the build began.
As you walk through their home you will note, almost subconsciously that
everything flows outwards, you move through the house and everywhere
you turn there is this unbelievable view sucking you forward, making you feel
calm. Whether lying in bed, or in the stunning bath, or sitting on the outside
patio, or the kitchen, the study… anywhere really, there it is, the forest, the
ocean, the tranquility. You are, “immersed in the greenery”.
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To ensure that the view remains unobstructed and in an effort to “bring the
outdoors in,” glass is a predominant feature, including glass balustrades in
the main bedroom so that you don’t even have to lift your head to see the
sea.
Every part of this home is exceptionally designed, for instance it has been
built in such a way that the wind wraps around it leaving everything calm at
its centre, including the rim flow pool.
Wood is another exquisite feature, with softly coloured oak floors throughout
and a floating spiraling wooden staircase that takes you up to the main
bedroom. A glass-beaded chandelier hangs delicately in this centre atrium.
An attention grabbing piece… but along with so many of the other features
in the house, it comes complete with its own unforgettable backstory. This
one included Quinten clutching the chandelier and shimmying out into this
still empty space on a plank of wood, which his father-in-law secured by
standing on the other end. This all in an effort to check they were picking
the right statement piece for the area. They were!
The main bedroom is a focal point. It sprawls into the giant dressing room
and bathroom, adding to the free and open flow of the house.
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The Dickersons wanted an investment outside of the busy KwaZulu-Natal
centres, like Umhlanga. Something a bit more tranquil and peaceful, far from
crowded concrete and busy streets. They felt strongly that this place would
be along the North Coast and they visited several estates and developments
to test this theory. They actually only visited Brettenwood on a whim during
one lazy Sunday afternoon drive, always under the illusion that it would be
just a little bit too expensive. They didn’t think that they would finish the day
heart set on building their Brettenwood dream home. But they say, they drove
in and their first thought was “wow”, they fell in love with it pretty much at
first sight, “It just felt right”.
Even then, deal done, they had no immediate plans to start the construction
and move in… they thought it would be at least 3 years before they would
break new ground as it were, but just 6 months later, with a design in hand
the excitement took over and the build began.
As you walk through their home you will note, almost subconsciously that
everything flows outwards, you move through the house and everywhere
you turn there is this unbelievable view sucking you forward, making you feel
calm. Whether lying in bed, or in the stunning bath, or sitting on the outside
patio, or the kitchen, the study… anywhere really, there it is, the forest, the
ocean, the tranquility. You are, “immersed in the greenery”.
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To ensure that the view remains unobstructed and in an effort to “bring the
outdoors in,” glass is a predominant feature, including glass balustrades in
the main bedroom so that you don’t even have to lift your head to see the
sea.
Every part of this home is exceptionally designed, for instance it has been
built in such a way that the wind wraps around it leaving everything calm at
its centre, including the rim flow pool.
Wood is another exquisite feature, with softly coloured oak floors throughout
and a floating spiraling wooden staircase that takes you up to the main
bedroom. A glass-beaded chandelier hangs delicately in this centre atrium.
An attention grabbing piece… but along with so many of the other features
in the house, it comes complete with its own unforgettable backstory. This
one included Quinten clutching the chandelier and shimmying out into this
still empty space on a plank of wood, which his father-in-law secured by
standing on the other end. This all in an effort to check they were picking
the right statement piece for the area. They were!
The main bedroom is a focal point. It sprawls into the giant dressing room
and bathroom, adding to the free and open flow of the house.
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In amongst the other special features is an indoor Zen garden, complete
with trickling fountain for added peace and tranquility, a thinking,
calming space. There is also a Koi pond and wooden bridge leading
up to the front door. It must be noted that all water throughout the house
is ‘off the grid’. There is a full water recycling system in place, built
underneath the pool. Of course, they were pretty well connected in this
regard; Quinten is also the co-founder of True Water, a water treatment
solutions company.
A perfect night in the Dickerson’s home includes listening to jazz play
in the background – the entire house has surround sound, which can
be controlled through an app on their phones. They sit outside on their
patio, while the lights of other Brettenwood homeowners flicker on in the
distance, watching a storm roll in, lighting up the sky over the ocean,
much like they used to do on their camping chairs, while their house was
still being built around them, 2 short years ago.
Team Build:
Project Developer:
Quintessential Luxury Developments. Quinten Dickerson - 083 639 0595
Architect:
Integral Design Studio. Norman Boxshall - Smith - 083 270 1205
Special Features:
Koi Pond with bridge
Zen garden and fountain
Rim flow pool
True Water – water filtration and recycling
Beaded glass chandelier
UPS power
Energy efficient LED lighting
Floating Staircase
Glass balustrades
Ducted air-conditioning
Oak wood floors
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In amongst the other special features is an indoor Zen garden, complete
with trickling fountain for added peace and tranquility, a thinking,
calming space. There is also a Koi pond and wooden bridge leading
up to the front door. It must be noted that all water throughout the house
is ‘off the grid’. There is a full water recycling system in place, built
underneath the pool. Of course, they were pretty well connected in this
regard; Quinten is also the co-founder of True Water, a water treatment
solutions company.
A perfect night in the Dickerson’s home includes listening to jazz play
in the background – the entire house has surround sound, which can
be controlled through an app on their phones. They sit outside on their
patio, while the lights of other Brettenwood homeowners flicker on in the
distance, watching a storm roll in, lighting up the sky over the ocean,
much like they used to do on their camping chairs, while their house was
still being built around them, 2 short years ago.
Team Build:
Project Developer:
Quintessential Luxury Developments. Quinten Dickerson - 083 639 0595
Architect:
Integral Design Studio. Norman Boxshall - Smith - 083 270 1205
Special Features:
Koi Pond with bridge
Zen garden and fountain
Rim flow pool
True Water – water filtration and recycling
Beaded glass chandelier
UPS power
Energy efficient LED lighting
Floating Staircase
Glass balustrades
Ducted air-conditioning
Oak wood floors
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RE-DRESSING
the balance
Balance. It’s hard to find. There is either too much of something… or
there isn’t enough – that’s the story of our life really. So when you find
balance, in life, work, partnerships, friendships, ideas, then you hold
onto it because it will serve you well.
Lou Kelly and Melinda Kleyn have just opened a stunning new boutique
store in Tiffany’s Centre, Salt Rock and it’s going to become your favourite
place to pick up a beautiful new item of clothing, or take a moment
away from the world in an oasis of shopping calm. Why? Because it
is overflowing with balance. Even their brand name has balance – a
perfect combination of their own given names.
Their mix of enthusiasm and experience is sure to make,
in the words of Mel, “designer clothing more accessible for
more people”.
Look forward to original and exciting ranges of ladies designer clothing,
shoes, handbags and accessories. The emphasis is on quality, but
everything is priced for the market. Each item in the store is handpicked
by the duo from top designers from around the country, with a very specific
focus on what the North Coast consumer – what YOU - want and need.
COOKING with ‘Class’
The store services a wide demographic (Mel brings in the younger
ranges, while Lou focuses on the more sophisticated ones) and harnesses
the power of capsule collections. One day you may walk in and find
yourself staring at yoga gear, in amongst the other ranges, the next you
may find maternity wear in its stead. In this way the content of the store
is constantly changing/evolving and you, the shopper are constantly
engaged. It is also a friendly place to spend some down time… where
you can pull up a piece of couch and relax for a bit before your next
round of fittings. Now that’s a balanced approach to happiness.
Multiple-award winning chef Jackie Cameron has been wowing South African taste buds for a good few years now. Her flair and
skill has elevated her kitchens to national Top 10 status on a number of occasions. She now owns and runs the Jackie Cameron
School Of Food & Wine, which offers internationally recognized, 18-month courses, equipping aspiring chefs with the tools and
inspiration needed to excel in the industry.
With Masterchef burning up reality TV and Jamie Oliver doing his thing on BBC, it’s not a wonder that the cooking bug has bitten
us all pretty hard. Of course, we don’t all have 18-months at our fingertips nor are we keen to suddenly flip careers… but all is not
lost… because Jackie Cameron has a class or two up her chef sleeves, just for us.
Mellou opened its doors in March. They hope to see you soon.
Go ITALIANO
Join Jackie and her students for a morning of tantalising Italian tasters. They will share recipes as well as hints and tips on how to create the perfect risottos; homemade pasta into
cannelloni; light-as-a-feather gnocchi; tiramisu with your-own homemade lady-finger biscuits and much more. Bottomless Terbodore coffee is included. We suggest espresso – that’s
Italian! Every student gets a claim back voucher of R500 off any ELBA freestanding cooker purchase.
Dates: 30 April, 30 July, 29 October
Time: 09h00 to 11h00
Cost: R295 per person. Booking essential.
Owners of Mellou
Fashion - Lou Kelly and
Melinda Kleyn
Weber Friday
The first Friday of every month sees Jackie’s popular Weber Grill Academy. If you think it can’t be done in a Weber, she’ll show you it can. Demonstrations are done by Jackie
herself and you’ll have the opportunity to taste the results. Every student gets to take home the recipes and a WEBER goodie.
Dates: 1 April, 6 May, 3 June, 1 July, 5 August, 2 September, 7 October, 4 November
Time: 18h00 to 22h00
Cost: R550 per person. Wine included. Booking essential
Sundowner Showcase
Every month Jackie and her team will showcase two different wine estates. The students prepare bite-size tastings for the various cultivars being presented, and they’ll ask you to
comment on the snacks and how well they pair with the respective wines. This will be a relaxed, informal get together of people who enjoy fine fare - and for those who would
like to gain appreciation for this sociable activity. There’s no right or wrong; it’s all about your opinion.
Date: Thursdays
Time: 17h00 to 18h30
Cost: R150
WE ARE NOW OPEN
Tiffany’s Shopping Centre, Salt Rock
032 815 2614
Date
Wine Estate
Date
Wine Estate
14 April Klein Zaiza
14 July Krans
28 April Zevenwacht
28 July Muratie
12 May
Mulderbosch
11 August
Bon Courage
26 May Vondeling
25 August
Perdeberg
9 June Glen Carlou
8 September
Edgebaston
23 June Saam Range
For further details on her academy or classes please contact Jackie directly
on 033 343 1784 or email her on jackie@jackiecameron.co.za
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RE-DRESSING
the balance
Balance. It’s hard to find. There is either too much of something… or
there isn’t enough – that’s the story of our life really. So when you find
balance, in life, work, partnerships, friendships, ideas, then you hold
onto it because it will serve you well.
Lou Kelly and Melinda Kleyn have just opened a stunning new boutique
store in Tiffany’s Centre, Salt Rock and it’s going to become your favourite
place to pick up a beautiful new item of clothing, or take a moment
away from the world in an oasis of shopping calm. Why? Because it
is overflowing with balance. Even their brand name has balance – a
perfect combination of their own given names.
Their mix of enthusiasm and experience is sure to make,
in the words of Mel, “designer clothing more accessible for
more people”.
Look forward to original and exciting ranges of ladies designer clothing,
shoes, handbags and accessories. The emphasis is on quality, but
everything is priced for the market. Each item in the store is handpicked
by the duo from top designers from around the country, with a very specific
focus on what the North Coast consumer – what YOU - want and need.
COOKING with ‘Class’
The store services a wide demographic (Mel brings in the younger
ranges, while Lou focuses on the more sophisticated ones) and harnesses
the power of capsule collections. One day you may walk in and find
yourself staring at yoga gear, in amongst the other ranges, the next you
may find maternity wear in its stead. In this way the content of the store
is constantly changing/evolving and you, the shopper are constantly
engaged. It is also a friendly place to spend some down time… where
you can pull up a piece of couch and relax for a bit before your next
round of fittings. Now that’s a balanced approach to happiness.
Multiple-award winning chef Jackie Cameron has been wowing South African taste buds for a good few years now. Her flair and
skill has elevated her kitchens to national Top 10 status on a number of occasions. She now owns and runs the Jackie Cameron
School Of Food & Wine, which offers internationally recognized, 18-month courses, equipping aspiring chefs with the tools and
inspiration needed to excel in the industry.
With Masterchef burning up reality TV and Jamie Oliver doing his thing on BBC, it’s not a wonder that the cooking bug has bitten
us all pretty hard. Of course, we don’t all have 18-months at our fingertips nor are we keen to suddenly flip careers… but all is not
lost… because Jackie Cameron has a class or two up her chef sleeves, just for us.
Mellou opened its doors in March. They hope to see you soon.
Go ITALIANO
Join Jackie and her students for a morning of tantalising Italian tasters. They will share recipes as well as hints and tips on how to create the perfect risottos; homemade pasta into
cannelloni; light-as-a-feather gnocchi; tiramisu with your-own homemade lady-finger biscuits and much more. Bottomless Terbodore coffee is included. We suggest espresso – that’s
Italian! Every student gets a claim back voucher of R500 off any ELBA freestanding cooker purchase.
Dates: 30 April, 30 July, 29 October
Time: 09h00 to 11h00
Cost: R295 per person. Booking essential.
Owners of Mellou
Fashion - Lou Kelly and
Melinda Kleyn
Weber Friday
The first Friday of every month sees Jackie’s popular Weber Grill Academy. If you think it can’t be done in a Weber, she’ll show you it can. Demonstrations are done by Jackie
herself and you’ll have the opportunity to taste the results. Every student gets to take home the recipes and a WEBER goodie.
Dates: 1 April, 6 May, 3 June, 1 July, 5 August, 2 September, 7 October, 4 November
Time: 18h00 to 22h00
Cost: R550 per person. Wine included. Booking essential
Sundowner Showcase
Every month Jackie and her team will showcase two different wine estates. The students prepare bite-size tastings for the various cultivars being presented, and they’ll ask you to
comment on the snacks and how well they pair with the respective wines. This will be a relaxed, informal get together of people who enjoy fine fare - and for those who would
like to gain appreciation for this sociable activity. There’s no right or wrong; it’s all about your opinion.
Date: Thursdays
Time: 17h00 to 18h30
Cost: R150
WE ARE NOW OPEN
Tiffany’s Shopping Centre, Salt Rock
032 815 2614
Date
Wine Estate
Date
Wine Estate
14 April Klein Zaiza
14 July Krans
28 April Zevenwacht
28 July Muratie
12 May
Mulderbosch
11 August
Bon Courage
26 May Vondeling
25 August
Perdeberg
9 June Glen Carlou
8 September
Edgebaston
23 June Saam Range
For further details on her academy or classes please contact Jackie directly
on 033 343 1784 or email her on jackie@jackiecameron.co.za
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Natural Selection
MUSSEL PICKING FUN
On a beautiful Sunday morning this past February, a few lucky members of Team Brettenwood
took to one of the many mussel picking spots in Salt Rock with acclaimed chef Jackie
Cameron, to have some fun picking mussels. End game was a stunning Smoked Mussel Pot
(recipe on the next page), which you are definitely going to want to try at home. It’s easy
and possibly one of the most delicious things you’ll ever taste. But for best results, make a
day of it with your family and friends just like we did. Work up that appetite while soaking
up the sun and spray and hand selecting your afternoon lunch (the kids will love getting
involved as well). Then crack open a beautiful bottle of white or some champers back at
your place, to enjoy while you cook, you deserve it.
Did you know:
The mussels found attached to our rocks along the North Coast are called Mediterranean
or Blue mussels? We won’t bore you with the scientific name that we can’t pronounce, but
we will tell you that they are listed as Green or Best Choice on the SASSI (South African
Sustainable Seafood Initiative) website. (Visit: www.wwfsassi.co.za for more information)
Responsible mussel picking:
• EVERYONE needs a mussel license
• 1 License per person = 30 mussels per day
• You can purchase a license from your local Post Office (Umhlali Village or
LifeStyle Centre)
• Annual Fee (valid for one year from date of issue) is R94
• Monthly Fee (valid for 28 days from date of issue) is R57
You will need:
• Mussel Picking Gloves, which you can get from your local fishing shop
• Mussel Picking Bag, which you can get from your local fishing shop
• Rock shoes or an old pair of sneakers to protect you from the rocks
Please note: You are NOT allowed to use any utensils to pick the mussels but you can use
a knife to clean off the barnacles
Take your pick:
• The best time to pick mussels is during the Spring Low which happens every 2
weeks (see our tide chart on page 23).
• Pick your mussels and put them in your bag as they come off the rock.
• After you have reached your quota take your catch to the nearest rock pool and
clean off the barnacles.
• If you have over picked put the excess mussels back on the rocks and they will
survive
• There is no size requirement with mussels, so If you pick a small juvenile mussel
which is attached to a larger mussel make sure you remove it as they will be
counted as part of your catch
GREEN
BEST CHOICE
ORANGE
THINK TWICE
RED
DON’T BUY
Please note if you are caught with more mussels then your license allows above
the High Water Mark you will be fined and/or arrested.
Smoked Mussel Pot
Serves: 6
Make a Wine and Fish Stock Liquid:
Ingredients:
2,5 lt Fish Stock
2,5 lt White Wine
Method:
1. In a large pot place the fish stock and white wine. Reduce this by half (2,5 litres)
and strain the liquid.
2. Divide the liquid in half. One half will be used to make the sauce and the other half
will be used to poach the mussels in.
Poaching the Mussels:
Ingredients:
1,25 lt Wine & Fish Stock Liquid, from above
60 Fresh Closed Whole Mussels (working on 10 mussels per person)
Method:
1. Place the liquid onto the heat and bring to the boil.
2. In batches, only a few at a time, poach the mussels in the liquid. As soon as they
start to open up remove them and set aside. If they don’t open, place them back in the
liquid and give them another few minutes. If you notice that a mussel is not opening
up at all, discard and do not use.
Beurre Manie: (used for thickening)
Ingredients:
100gr CHAMPAGNE VALLEY STONEMILL Cake Flour
100gr Salted Butter
Method:
1. Knead the flour and butter together to form a dough/paste. Cover and set aside in
the refrigerator until ready to use.
Sauce:
Ingredients:
1,25 lt Wine & Fish Stock Liquid, from above
500ml MILLAC Cream
50gr Fresh Garlic, grated
100gr Celery, cut into small cubes
200gr Onions, finely chopped
300gr Carrots, peeled and cut into small cubes
Beurre Manie, from above
ORYX Salt and Black Pepper
Poached Mussels, from above
Method:
1. Heat the wine & fish stock liquid in a pot. In a separate pot heat the cream. When
both are hot and boiling, combine the two liquids by slowly tempering the cream into
the stock liquid.
2. Add the garlic, celery, onions and carrots. Allow this to boil in the sauce for about
2 minutes, allowing the vegetables to cook.
3. In small pieces add the beurre manie to the simmering liquid, continuously whisking.
Allow to simmer for a few minutes as this will thicken the liquid.
4. Season the liquid well with salt and pepper.
5. Add the mussels, mix them around carefully in the liquid, allow them to simmer for
a few minutes to heat them up well, but not too long, so they don’t overcook. They are
best served straight away.
To Serve the Mussels:
Ingredients:
1 Baguette, cut into thick chunky slices
50gr Salted Butter, to butter the bread slices
RIO LARGO Olive Oil
ORYX Flaked Salt
25gr Fresh Fennel or Dill
Method:
1. In a frying pan heat the olive oil, place the bread buttered side down into the oil,
sprinkle with the flaked salt and allow the bread to shallow-fry in the oil. Turn around,
to fry the bread on both sides, until golden and crispy. Place on a side plate.
2. Place the mussels in a large serving bowl. Garnish with the fresh fennel or dill and
freshly ground black pepper.
Special thanks to Paul and Geoff Chennells for assisting.
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Natural Selection
MUSSEL PICKING FUN
On a beautiful Sunday morning this past February, a few lucky members of Team Brettenwood
took to one of the many mussel picking spots in Salt Rock with acclaimed chef Jackie
Cameron, to have some fun picking mussels. End game was a stunning Smoked Mussel Pot
(recipe on the next page), which you are definitely going to want to try at home. It’s easy
and possibly one of the most delicious things you’ll ever taste. But for best results, make a
day of it with your family and friends just like we did. Work up that appetite while soaking
up the sun and spray and hand selecting your afternoon lunch (the kids will love getting
involved as well). Then crack open a beautiful bottle of white or some champers back at
your place, to enjoy while you cook, you deserve it.
Did you know:
The mussels found attached to our rocks along the North Coast are called Mediterranean
or Blue mussels? We won’t bore you with the scientific name that we can’t pronounce, but
we will tell you that they are listed as Green or Best Choice on the SASSI (South African
Sustainable Seafood Initiative) website. (Visit: www.wwfsassi.co.za for more information)
Responsible mussel picking:
• EVERYONE needs a mussel license
• 1 License per person = 30 mussels per day
• You can purchase a license from your local Post Office (Umhlali Village or
LifeStyle Centre)
• Annual Fee (valid for one year from date of issue) is R94
• Monthly Fee (valid for 28 days from date of issue) is R57
You will need:
• Mussel Picking Gloves, which you can get from your local fishing shop
• Mussel Picking Bag, which you can get from your local fishing shop
• Rock shoes or an old pair of sneakers to protect you from the rocks
Please note: You are NOT allowed to use any utensils to pick the mussels but you can use
a knife to clean off the barnacles
Take your pick:
• The best time to pick mussels is during the Spring Low which happens every 2
weeks (see our tide chart on page 23).
• Pick your mussels and put them in your bag as they come off the rock.
• After you have reached your quota take your catch to the nearest rock pool and
clean off the barnacles.
• If you have over picked put the excess mussels back on the rocks and they will
survive
• There is no size requirement with mussels, so If you pick a small juvenile mussel
which is attached to a larger mussel make sure you remove it as they will be
counted as part of your catch
GREEN
BEST CHOICE
ORANGE
THINK TWICE
RED
DON’T BUY
Please note if you are caught with more mussels then your license allows above
the High Water Mark you will be fined and/or arrested.
Smoked Mussel Pot
Serves: 6
Make a Wine and Fish Stock Liquid:
Ingredients:
2,5 lt Fish Stock
2,5 lt White Wine
Method:
1. In a large pot place the fish stock and white wine. Reduce this by half (2,5 litres)
and strain the liquid.
2. Divide the liquid in half. One half will be used to make the sauce and the other half
will be used to poach the mussels in.
Poaching the Mussels:
Ingredients:
1,25 lt Wine & Fish Stock Liquid, from above
60 Fresh Closed Whole Mussels (working on 10 mussels per person)
Method:
1. Place the liquid onto the heat and bring to the boil.
2. In batches, only a few at a time, poach the mussels in the liquid. As soon as they
start to open up remove them and set aside. If they don’t open, place them back in the
liquid and give them another few minutes. If you notice that a mussel is not opening
up at all, discard and do not use.
Beurre Manie: (used for thickening)
Ingredients:
100gr CHAMPAGNE VALLEY STONEMILL Cake Flour
100gr Salted Butter
Method:
1. Knead the flour and butter together to form a dough/paste. Cover and set aside in
the refrigerator until ready to use.
Sauce:
Ingredients:
1,25 lt Wine & Fish Stock Liquid, from above
500ml MILLAC Cream
50gr Fresh Garlic, grated
100gr Celery, cut into small cubes
200gr Onions, finely chopped
300gr Carrots, peeled and cut into small cubes
Beurre Manie, from above
ORYX Salt and Black Pepper
Poached Mussels, from above
Method:
1. Heat the wine & fish stock liquid in a pot. In a separate pot heat the cream. When
both are hot and boiling, combine the two liquids by slowly tempering the cream into
the stock liquid.
2. Add the garlic, celery, onions and carrots. Allow this to boil in the sauce for about
2 minutes, allowing the vegetables to cook.
3. In small pieces add the beurre manie to the simmering liquid, continuously whisking.
Allow to simmer for a few minutes as this will thicken the liquid.
4. Season the liquid well with salt and pepper.
5. Add the mussels, mix them around carefully in the liquid, allow them to simmer for
a few minutes to heat them up well, but not too long, so they don’t overcook. They are
best served straight away.
To Serve the Mussels:
Ingredients:
1 Baguette, cut into thick chunky slices
50gr Salted Butter, to butter the bread slices
RIO LARGO Olive Oil
ORYX Flaked Salt
25gr Fresh Fennel or Dill
Method:
1. In a frying pan heat the olive oil, place the bread buttered side down into the oil,
sprinkle with the flaked salt and allow the bread to shallow-fry in the oil. Turn around,
to fry the bread on both sides, until golden and crispy. Place on a side plate.
2. Place the mussels in a large serving bowl. Garnish with the fresh fennel or dill and
freshly ground black pepper.
Special thanks to Paul and Geoff Chennells for assisting.
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BRETTENWOOD
“BEST OF ...”
Peter Cameron (Sales Director - Home & Country Property)
Best Coffee: A Brettenwood cappuccino at the Sales Office.
Best Seafood: Chicken & Calamari from Mozambique.
Best Pizza: Rib curry pizza from Al Pescatore – best in the world.
Best Beach: Salty’s for a swim, Granny’s Pool for the kids.
Best Coffee:
Brettenwood
Best Steak: Asado Steak from Eat Local – Argentinian cooked
on an open fire.
There is so much to see, do and eat on the North Coast, something that is never more apparent then when trying to compile a ‘Best Of...’ list.
Read on for just some of Team Brettenwood’s favourite things.
Best Cocktail: A Jameson’s at Canelands Beach Club.
Best Market: Litchi Orchard.
Best Curry: Mutton Curry – Salt Rock Hotel.
Vanessa Armstrong (CEO - Hulett Development Company)
Best Coffee: Honey and Nut Latte from Woolworths.
Best Seafood: Norwegian Salmon at Mundo Vida, Umdloti.
Best Breakfast: Health breakfast at Ray’s Kitchen.
Best Seafood:
Norwegian Salmon
at Mundo Vida
Best Activity: Coaching the 1st team Rugby at Umhlali
Prep School.
Best Pizza: Parmaham Pizza from Sage.
Best Beach: Catfish, Salt Rock’s best kept secret!
Best Steak: Little Havana, Umhlanga.
Best Cocktail: Has to be a glass of bubbly, even if it’s at home!
Best Market: Litchi Orchard.
Best Curry: Prawn curry from Impulse,
Tinley Manor.
Ross Bishop (Estate Manager - Brettenwood Homeowners Association)
Best Breakfast: The full house at Delish Sisters,
Best Coffee: Large Cappuccino at Zaras Lite (SMD) – may have something to do with all the
Litchi Orchard.
sports cars….
Best Activity: Bridge at 8.30am on a Friday
Best Seafood: I really enjoy the calamari & prawn linguine at Beira Alta.
morning at Umhlali Country Club.
Best Pizza: Zucca makes a great ‘crispy base’ pizza.
Best Beach: Definitely Christmas Bay. It’s the best family beach, its ‘unspoiled, ’with rocks and
pools and is great for crayfish diving!
Best Steak: 400g Rib Eye at Eat Local.
Best Cocktail: Castle draught at the Galley, overlooking the ocean.
Best Market: The Night Market at the Litchi Orchard.
Best Curry: The Curry evening at the Fig Tree is really good.
Gary Botha (GM - Hulett Development Company)
Best Breakfast: Nothing better than a Sunday morning breakfast with my family at one of the
Best Coffee: A cappuccino at the Brettenwood Sales Office.
many outdoor restaurants; Sage, Burndale, Karibu or Sugar Rush.
Best Seafood: The calamari and prawn combo at Mozambik restaurant.
Best Activity: Enjoying a well-earned breakfast at Sugar Rush after a fun mountain bike trail.
Best Pizza: The bacon, avo and feta at Mamma G’s.
Best Beach: Boulders Bay, Ballito.
Best Steak: The Rib-eye - Fiamma Grill.
Best Cocktail: A cold glass of Chardonnay at La Fiamma.
Best Market: Night Market - Litchi Orchard.
Best Steak
Best Pizza
Best Curry: Chicken and Prawn Curry – Salt Rock Hotel (Sunday lunch).
Best Breakfast: Breakfast panini from Salt Cafe.
Best Activity: Early sunrise walk/run on the Ballito Bordwalk.
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BRETTENWOOD
“BEST OF ...”
Peter Cameron (Sales Director - Home & Country Property)
Best Coffee: A Brettenwood cappuccino at the Sales Office.
Best Seafood: Chicken & Calamari from Mozambique.
Best Pizza: Rib curry pizza from Al Pescatore – best in the world.
Best Beach: Salty’s for a swim, Granny’s Pool for the kids.
Best Coffee:
Brettenwood
Best Steak: Asado Steak from Eat Local – Argentinian cooked
on an open fire.
There is so much to see, do and eat on the North Coast, something that is never more apparent then when trying to compile a ‘Best Of...’ list.
Read on for just some of Team Brettenwood’s favourite things.
Best Cocktail: A Jameson’s at Canelands Beach Club.
Best Market: Litchi Orchard.
Best Curry: Mutton Curry – Salt Rock Hotel.
Vanessa Armstrong (CEO - Hulett Development Company)
Best Coffee: Honey and Nut Latte from Woolworths.
Best Seafood: Norwegian Salmon at Mundo Vida, Umdloti.
Best Breakfast: Health breakfast at Ray’s Kitchen.
Best Seafood:
Norwegian Salmon
at Mundo Vida
Best Activity: Coaching the 1st team Rugby at Umhlali
Prep School.
Best Pizza: Parmaham Pizza from Sage.
Best Beach: Catfish, Salt Rock’s best kept secret!
Best Steak: Little Havana, Umhlanga.
Best Cocktail: Has to be a glass of bubbly, even if it’s at home!
Best Market: Litchi Orchard.
Best Curry: Prawn curry from Impulse,
Tinley Manor.
Ross Bishop (Estate Manager - Brettenwood Homeowners Association)
Best Breakfast: The full house at Delish Sisters,
Best Coffee: Large Cappuccino at Zaras Lite (SMD) – may have something to do with all the
Litchi Orchard.
sports cars….
Best Activity: Bridge at 8.30am on a Friday
Best Seafood: I really enjoy the calamari & prawn linguine at Beira Alta.
morning at Umhlali Country Club.
Best Pizza: Zucca makes a great ‘crispy base’ pizza.
Best Beach: Definitely Christmas Bay. It’s the best family beach, its ‘unspoiled, ’with rocks and
pools and is great for crayfish diving!
Best Steak: 400g Rib Eye at Eat Local.
Best Cocktail: Castle draught at the Galley, overlooking the ocean.
Best Market: The Night Market at the Litchi Orchard.
Best Curry: The Curry evening at the Fig Tree is really good.
Gary Botha (GM - Hulett Development Company)
Best Breakfast: Nothing better than a Sunday morning breakfast with my family at one of the
Best Coffee: A cappuccino at the Brettenwood Sales Office.
many outdoor restaurants; Sage, Burndale, Karibu or Sugar Rush.
Best Seafood: The calamari and prawn combo at Mozambik restaurant.
Best Activity: Enjoying a well-earned breakfast at Sugar Rush after a fun mountain bike trail.
Best Pizza: The bacon, avo and feta at Mamma G’s.
Best Beach: Boulders Bay, Ballito.
Best Steak: The Rib-eye - Fiamma Grill.
Best Cocktail: A cold glass of Chardonnay at La Fiamma.
Best Market: Night Market - Litchi Orchard.
Best Steak
Best Pizza
Best Curry: Chicken and Prawn Curry – Salt Rock Hotel (Sunday lunch).
Best Breakfast: Breakfast panini from Salt Cafe.
Best Activity: Early sunrise walk/run on the Ballito Bordwalk.
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Tides Timetable
APRIL 2016
LIABILITY OF AN OWNER
for historical debts on a property
In a previous article we published in 2013, we commented on the judgment of the
Supreme Court of Appeal in the case of City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
v Mathabathe & Another 2013 (4) SA 319 (SCA) (the “Mathabathe Case”). The
Mathabathe Case dealt with Section 118 of the Local Government : Municipal
Systems Act No 32 of 2000 (“MSA”). In the Mathabathe Case, the court held that
Municipalities are obliged to collect money that becomes payable to them for property
rates and taxes and Municipal service charges. They are assisted to fulfil that
obligation by being given security for repayment of the debt, in the form of a
charge against the property, and, in certain circumstances, the capacity to prevent
transfer of the property until debts have been paid.
In terms of Section 118(1) of the MSA, the Registrar of Deeds may not register
the transfer of a property without a rates certificate certifying that all amounts that
became due in connection with the property for Municipal fees, service charges,
property rates and other Municipal taxes, levies and duties during the two years
preceding the date of the application for the rates certificate, have been fully paid.
The Municipality is obliged to issue a rates certificate if all amounts due for the two
year period prior to the application for the rates certificate are paid. Accordingly,
there may still be an outstanding balance which remains due to the Municipality in
respect of the property after the rates certificate has been issued and the transfer
registered.
In terms of Section 118(3) of the MSA, the amounts due to the Municipality are a
charge on the property which enjoys preference over any mortgage bond registered
against the property. Section 118(3) of the MSA does not state that it is in respect
of amounts due by the seller but rather amounts due in connection with the property.
These include utility charges incurred by an occupier of the property.
In the recent unreported judgment of the Supreme Court of Appeal in the case of
City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality v PJ Mitchell [2015] ZASCA 1 (29 January
2016) (the “Mitchell Case”), Mitchell’s counsel tried to distinguish the facts from
those in the Mathabathe Case and submitted that, in sales in execution, the statutory
hypothec created in terms of Section 118(3) of the MSA could only be enforced
against the proceeds of the sale. The court in the Mitchell case held that there was
no distinction from the Mathabathe Case. The hypothec is not extinguished by the
transfer of the property, regardless of whether the transfer was pursuant to a sale in
execution or pursuant to some other type of transaction.
A Municipality would be able to recover from a buyer the debts in respect of the
property which arose prior to the buyer taking transfer of the property and which
were not settled when the buyer took transfer of the property.
MAY 2016
JULY 2016
JUNE 2016
DAY
HIGH
HIGH
LOW
LOW
DAY
HIGH
HIGH
LOW
LOW
DAY
HIGH
HIGH
LOW
LOW
DAY
HIGH
HIGH
LOW
LOW
1
09 31
23 04
02 51
15 59
1
11 05
-
04 46
17 24
1
00 25
12 54
06 43
18 59
1
00 57
13 32
07 16
19 36
2
11 54
-
05 33
18 23
2
00 02
12 30
06 20
18 43
2
01 21
13 48
07 37
19 53
2
01 54
14 26
08 10
20 29
3
00 48
13 09
06 59
19 26
3
01 04
13 27
07 18
19 35
3
02 10
14 36
08 24
20 40
3
02 44
15 14
08 58
21 16
4
01 40
13 58
07 49
20 09
4
01 51
14 13
08 04
20 19
4
02 55
15 22
09 08
21 24
03 30
15 57
09 40
21 59
5
02 22
14 39
08 31
20 48
5
6
03 01
15 19
09 10
21 25
03 39
15 57
09 48
22 02
7
02 34
14 56
08 46
20 59
03 39
16 05
09 50
22 07
5
04 12
16 37
10 20
22 39
03 15
15 37
09 26
21 40
6
04 22
16 47
10 31
22 49
6
04 51
17 15
10 58
23 17
03 55
16 18
10 06
22 20
7
05 03
17 28
11 11
23 30
7
05 28
17 51
11 33
23 53
8
04 17
16 35
10 25
22 39
8
04 35
16 58
10 45
22 59
8
05 43
18 08
11 50
-
8
06 03
18 25
-
12 07
9
04 55
17 13
11 03
22 16
9
05 15
17 39
11 24
23 40
9
06 23
18 49
00 10
12 28
9
06 36
18 59
00 29
12 41
10
05 33
17 52
11 40
23 53
10
05 56
18 20
-
12 03
10
07 03
19 32
00 52
13 08
10
07 10
19 36
01 05
13 16
11
06 11
18 31
-
12 18
11
06 37
19 04
00 21
12 43
11
07 48
20 23
01 38
13 53
11
07 49
20 21
01 45
13 56
12
06 51
19 14
00 32
12 58
12
07 22
19 55
01 06
13 28
08 44
21 31
02 35
14 50
08 40
21 24
02 36
14 49
13
07 37
20 08
01 16
13 44
08 21
21 09
02 02
14 26
13
10 05
22 59
03 53
16 11
13
10 01
22 55
03 50
16 12
08 46
21 48
02 15
14 55
14
09 52
22 55
03 29
15 56
14
11 40
-
05 25
17 43
14
11 51
-
05 29
17 56
15
10 58
-
04 21
17 11
15
11 37
-
05 24
17 41
15
00 14
12 50
06 36
18 51
15
00 20
13 08
06 49
19 08
16
00 03
12 38
06 30
18 47
16
00 18
12 48
06 37
18 49
16
01 08
13 40
07 26
19 39
16
01 19
13 57
07 42
19 56
17
01 12
13 33
07 26
19 38
17
01 11
13 35
07 25
19 36
17
01 50
14 20
08 06
20 18
17
02 04
14 36
08 22
20 36
18
01 54
14 12
08 03
20 14
18
01 50
14 13
08 02
20 12
18
02 26
14 54
08 41
20 53
18
02 42
15 11
08 58
21 12
19
02 27
14 44
08 35
20 45
19
02 23
14 45
08 34
20 45
19
02 59
15 26
09 14
21 27
19
03 18
15 44
09 32
21 47
20
02 56
15 13
09 03
21 14
20
22 22
21
03 23
15 40
09 31
21 42
03 49
16 07
09 58
22 09
23
04 15
16 33
10 25
24
04 42
17 00
10 52
25
05 09
17 28
11 19
26
05 38
17 59
27
06 10
18 33
28
06 48
29
02 53
15 15
09 05
21 16
03 32
15 58
09 46
21 59
03 53
16 19
10 06
03 22
15 44
09 34
21 45
21
04 06
16 31
10 18
22 33
21
04 29
16 54
10 40
22 58
22
03 51
16 14
10 03
22 15
22
04 40
17 06
10 52
23 09
22
05 06
17 31
11 15
23 36
22 36
23
04 21
16 44
10 32
22 46
23
05 16
17 43
11 27
23 46
23
05 44
18 09
11 50
-
23 03
24
04 52
17 15
11 03
23 18
24
05 55
18 22
-
12 03
24
06 23
18 49
00 15
12 28
23 31
25
05 25
17 49
11 35
23 52
25
06 36
19 06
00 27
22 43
25
07 05
19 34
00 57
13 08
11 48
-
26
06 01
18 28
-
12 11
26
26
13 54
00 02
12 20
27
06 43
19 13
00 32
12 52
19 16
00 38
12 59
28
07 34
20 14
01 21
13 43
07 40
20 21
01 24
13 52
09 04
22 17
02 39
15 20
07 23
19 58
01 14
13 29
08 19
21 03
02 09
14 23
28
09 31
22 25
03 20
15 36
28
07 52
20 28
01 44
08 51
21 41
02 42
14 54
10 20
23 18
04 01
16 27
18 18
08 43
21 39
02 28
14 52
29
11 00
23 48
04 47
17 07
29
-
12 09
05 44
30
10 16
23 13
04 01
16 26
30
-
12 25
06 10
18 31
30
00 45
13 28
07 07
19 34
31
11 46
-
05 34
17 55
31
01 49
14 24
08 06
20 28
As mentioned in our previous article, a prudent buyer should ensure there is an
obligation on the seller in the sale agreement to settle all amounts owing to the
Municipality in respect of the property which arose prior to transfer. The conveyancers
attending to the transfer of the property should inform the buyer if they become
aware of any historical debt in respect of the property that will remain outstanding
after transfer. However, to minimize the risk of being liable for historical debts, the
buyer may wish have sight of the assessment issued by the Municipality in respect
of the property, especially in sales in executions or sales by liquidators where there
is a greater risk of unpaid historical debts.
This may not necessarily protect the buyer entirely as the record keeping in some
Municipalities is not always what it should be. There have been instances where
Municipalities have discovered, after the transfer was registered, that there were
amounts owing on that property in respect of utilities and services which they were
not aware of when issuing the rates certificate. They have subsequently sought to
claim them from the buyer.
Robin Westley (Partner)
Cox Yeats Attorneys, Umhlanga Ridge
If you require assistance or advice regarding property matters, our specialist property
team can advise you. Contact us on 031-5368500 or email Robin Westley
(rwestley@coxyeats.co.za), Roger Green (rgreen@coxyeats.co.za), Carol McDonald
(cmcdonald@coxyeats.co.za), Thabo Vilakazi (tvilakazi@coxyeats.co.za), or Kim
Edwards (kedwards@coxyeats.co.za).
BCE MAGAZINE |
23
Tides Timetable
APRIL 2016
LIABILITY OF AN OWNER
for historical debts on a property
In a previous article we published in 2013, we commented on the judgment of the
Supreme Court of Appeal in the case of City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
v Mathabathe & Another 2013 (4) SA 319 (SCA) (the “Mathabathe Case”). The
Mathabathe Case dealt with Section 118 of the Local Government : Municipal
Systems Act No 32 of 2000 (“MSA”). In the Mathabathe Case, the court held that
Municipalities are obliged to collect money that becomes payable to them for property
rates and taxes and Municipal service charges. They are assisted to fulfil that
obligation by being given security for repayment of the debt, in the form of a
charge against the property, and, in certain circumstances, the capacity to prevent
transfer of the property until debts have been paid.
In terms of Section 118(1) of the MSA, the Registrar of Deeds may not register
the transfer of a property without a rates certificate certifying that all amounts that
became due in connection with the property for Municipal fees, service charges,
property rates and other Municipal taxes, levies and duties during the two years
preceding the date of the application for the rates certificate, have been fully paid.
The Municipality is obliged to issue a rates certificate if all amounts due for the two
year period prior to the application for the rates certificate are paid. Accordingly,
there may still be an outstanding balance which remains due to the Municipality in
respect of the property after the rates certificate has been issued and the transfer
registered.
In terms of Section 118(3) of the MSA, the amounts due to the Municipality are a
charge on the property which enjoys preference over any mortgage bond registered
against the property. Section 118(3) of the MSA does not state that it is in respect
of amounts due by the seller but rather amounts due in connection with the property.
These include utility charges incurred by an occupier of the property.
In the recent unreported judgment of the Supreme Court of Appeal in the case of
City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality v PJ Mitchell [2015] ZASCA 1 (29 January
2016) (the “Mitchell Case”), Mitchell’s counsel tried to distinguish the facts from
those in the Mathabathe Case and submitted that, in sales in execution, the statutory
hypothec created in terms of Section 118(3) of the MSA could only be enforced
against the proceeds of the sale. The court in the Mitchell case held that there was
no distinction from the Mathabathe Case. The hypothec is not extinguished by the
transfer of the property, regardless of whether the transfer was pursuant to a sale in
execution or pursuant to some other type of transaction.
A Municipality would be able to recover from a buyer the debts in respect of the
property which arose prior to the buyer taking transfer of the property and which
were not settled when the buyer took transfer of the property.
MAY 2016
JULY 2016
JUNE 2016
DAY
HIGH
HIGH
LOW
LOW
DAY
HIGH
HIGH
LOW
LOW
DAY
HIGH
HIGH
LOW
LOW
DAY
HIGH
HIGH
LOW
LOW
1
09 31
23 04
02 51
15 59
1
11 05
-
04 46
17 24
1
00 25
12 54
06 43
18 59
1
00 57
13 32
07 16
19 36
2
11 54
-
05 33
18 23
2
00 02
12 30
06 20
18 43
2
01 21
13 48
07 37
19 53
2
01 54
14 26
08 10
20 29
3
00 48
13 09
06 59
19 26
3
01 04
13 27
07 18
19 35
3
02 10
14 36
08 24
20 40
3
02 44
15 14
08 58
21 16
4
01 40
13 58
07 49
20 09
4
01 51
14 13
08 04
20 19
4
02 55
15 22
09 08
21 24
03 30
15 57
09 40
21 59
5
02 22
14 39
08 31
20 48
5
6
03 01
15 19
09 10
21 25
03 39
15 57
09 48
22 02
7
02 34
14 56
08 46
20 59
03 39
16 05
09 50
22 07
5
04 12
16 37
10 20
22 39
03 15
15 37
09 26
21 40
6
04 22
16 47
10 31
22 49
6
04 51
17 15
10 58
23 17
03 55
16 18
10 06
22 20
7
05 03
17 28
11 11
23 30
7
05 28
17 51
11 33
23 53
8
04 17
16 35
10 25
22 39
8
04 35
16 58
10 45
22 59
8
05 43
18 08
11 50
-
8
06 03
18 25
-
12 07
9
04 55
17 13
11 03
22 16
9
05 15
17 39
11 24
23 40
9
06 23
18 49
00 10
12 28
9
06 36
18 59
00 29
12 41
10
05 33
17 52
11 40
23 53
10
05 56
18 20
-
12 03
10
07 03
19 32
00 52
13 08
10
07 10
19 36
01 05
13 16
11
06 11
18 31
-
12 18
11
06 37
19 04
00 21
12 43
11
07 48
20 23
01 38
13 53
11
07 49
20 21
01 45
13 56
12
06 51
19 14
00 32
12 58
12
07 22
19 55
01 06
13 28
08 44
21 31
02 35
14 50
08 40
21 24
02 36
14 49
13
07 37
20 08
01 16
13 44
08 21
21 09
02 02
14 26
13
10 05
22 59
03 53
16 11
13
10 01
22 55
03 50
16 12
08 46
21 48
02 15
14 55
14
09 52
22 55
03 29
15 56
14
11 40
-
05 25
17 43
14
11 51
-
05 29
17 56
15
10 58
-
04 21
17 11
15
11 37
-
05 24
17 41
15
00 14
12 50
06 36
18 51
15
00 20
13 08
06 49
19 08
16
00 03
12 38
06 30
18 47
16
00 18
12 48
06 37
18 49
16
01 08
13 40
07 26
19 39
16
01 19
13 57
07 42
19 56
17
01 12
13 33
07 26
19 38
17
01 11
13 35
07 25
19 36
17
01 50
14 20
08 06
20 18
17
02 04
14 36
08 22
20 36
18
01 54
14 12
08 03
20 14
18
01 50
14 13
08 02
20 12
18
02 26
14 54
08 41
20 53
18
02 42
15 11
08 58
21 12
19
02 27
14 44
08 35
20 45
19
02 23
14 45
08 34
20 45
19
02 59
15 26
09 14
21 27
19
03 18
15 44
09 32
21 47
20
02 56
15 13
09 03
21 14
20
22 22
21
03 23
15 40
09 31
21 42
03 49
16 07
09 58
22 09
23
04 15
16 33
10 25
24
04 42
17 00
10 52
25
05 09
17 28
11 19
26
05 38
17 59
27
06 10
18 33
28
06 48
29
02 53
15 15
09 05
21 16
03 32
15 58
09 46
21 59
03 53
16 19
10 06
03 22
15 44
09 34
21 45
21
04 06
16 31
10 18
22 33
21
04 29
16 54
10 40
22 58
22
03 51
16 14
10 03
22 15
22
04 40
17 06
10 52
23 09
22
05 06
17 31
11 15
23 36
22 36
23
04 21
16 44
10 32
22 46
23
05 16
17 43
11 27
23 46
23
05 44
18 09
11 50
-
23 03
24
04 52
17 15
11 03
23 18
24
05 55
18 22
-
12 03
24
06 23
18 49
00 15
12 28
23 31
25
05 25
17 49
11 35
23 52
25
06 36
19 06
00 27
22 43
25
07 05
19 34
00 57
13 08
11 48
-
26
06 01
18 28
-
12 11
26
26
13 54
00 02
12 20
27
06 43
19 13
00 32
12 52
19 16
00 38
12 59
28
07 34
20 14
01 21
13 43
07 40
20 21
01 24
13 52
09 04
22 17
02 39
15 20
07 23
19 58
01 14
13 29
08 19
21 03
02 09
14 23
28
09 31
22 25
03 20
15 36
28
07 52
20 28
01 44
08 51
21 41
02 42
14 54
10 20
23 18
04 01
16 27
18 18
08 43
21 39
02 28
14 52
29
11 00
23 48
04 47
17 07
29
-
12 09
05 44
30
10 16
23 13
04 01
16 26
30
-
12 25
06 10
18 31
30
00 45
13 28
07 07
19 34
31
11 46
-
05 34
17 55
31
01 49
14 24
08 06
20 28
As mentioned in our previous article, a prudent buyer should ensure there is an
obligation on the seller in the sale agreement to settle all amounts owing to the
Municipality in respect of the property which arose prior to transfer. The conveyancers
attending to the transfer of the property should inform the buyer if they become
aware of any historical debt in respect of the property that will remain outstanding
after transfer. However, to minimize the risk of being liable for historical debts, the
buyer may wish have sight of the assessment issued by the Municipality in respect
of the property, especially in sales in executions or sales by liquidators where there
is a greater risk of unpaid historical debts.
This may not necessarily protect the buyer entirely as the record keeping in some
Municipalities is not always what it should be. There have been instances where
Municipalities have discovered, after the transfer was registered, that there were
amounts owing on that property in respect of utilities and services which they were
not aware of when issuing the rates certificate. They have subsequently sought to
claim them from the buyer.
Robin Westley (Partner)
Cox Yeats Attorneys, Umhlanga Ridge
If you require assistance or advice regarding property matters, our specialist property
team can advise you. Contact us on 031-5368500 or email Robin Westley
(rwestley@coxyeats.co.za), Roger Green (rgreen@coxyeats.co.za), Carol McDonald
(cmcdonald@coxyeats.co.za), Thabo Vilakazi (tvilakazi@coxyeats.co.za), or Kim
Edwards (kedwards@coxyeats.co.za).
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“
Surfing to me is an art, it’s like
painting a canvas, you can draw
any line you want and express all
would when you are painting.
“
your feelings on a wave, as you
Most of us are born with a gift, but it takes a lifetime to see it, or acknowledge its
potential for greatness, by which point it’s almost too late to make it matter. There
are a lucky few however that not only realize their gifts, but make them count pretty
much from the day they draw their first breath. Salt Rock local, Shane Sykes, is
one such guy; he’s been finding the artistry of surfing since the age of 9.
There are no ‘easy’ surf spots in Salt Rock, so learning here is learning the hard
way, but that fact coupled with Shane’s natural ability to craft something special carving up waves, throwing in serious airs, massive off the top turns and epic
cutbacks - has made him a surfer to be feared. He gets in, makes it count and
gets out – having amassed several wicked moves, while everyone else is still
getting to their feet … he doesn’t need time, just a board and his own fearless
nature. The end result makes him a formidable presence on the circuit.
We were lucky enough to catch up with the Salt Rock surf sensation before he
headed off to compete in Australia, here’s what he had to say.
BCE: How long have you lived in Salt Rock?
SS: For 10 years now. I have loved every second of it.
BCE: When did you begin surfing? And on which beaches?
SS: I began surfing at the age of 9 with my brother as we had our family beach
cottage on Tiffany’s beach. Our parents never surfed so we got into it ourselves.
BCE: Did you learn on your own or did someone teach you?
SS: At first we tried learning on our own but after a year or so we became
friends with Tammy Lee Smith (South African former Pro-Surfer on the ladies
circuit) and Bongani Xulu (member of the Surfing South Africa board of directors).
We started learning properly at the Secret Surf Spot ‘Backpackers’. We would go
there every Friday to watch surf movies and on Sundays we’d go surf in Durban
(because being a learner surfer it’s better to start in Durban). However I hardly
went to Durban, I would rather just stay and surf Tiffany’s.
BCE: What is your favorite thing about living in Salt Rock?
SS: I love the support that everyone here gives me. There are no negative vibes
from anyone, in and out of the water. Unless we are in holiday season, then there
tends to be some tension (laughs). Otherwise I love everything about Salt Rock.
BCE: When you are home and not competing where is your
favorite surf break?
SS: I love surfing as many different spots as I can. But I aways love surfing Salt
Rock main beach with my friends.
BCE: What do you do to keep fit for competitions?
SS: I eat as healthily as possible and I train twice a week with a guy named
Neil Diesel, he does a lot of body weight training and cardio stuff. I don’t touch
weights or go to an indoor gym. We do everything outside right where it all started
at the Secret Surf Spot. On top of that I have my surf coach Quintin Jones that
gives me really good advice about everything I’m doing, right or wrong.
Warrior
BCE: Which international competition do you look forward to
the most?
SS: That would be the Ballito Pro because it’s local and all the best in the world
come to our part of the world and it’s good for me to see how they prepare for
such a big event. I learn a lot from that event every year even if I don’t compete.
Shane Sykes
Image: Greg Ewing
BCE: Where do you see yourself in 5 years’ time?
SS: I plan to be on the World Tour / CT, which includes the top 36 surfers in the
world. For the years leading up to that I will be competing as much as possible to
earn enough points to get there.
BCE: If you could surf the best waves in the world with 5 people, who
would they be?
SS: I would love to surf in the Metawai Islands in Indonesia with my best friends,
as they push you to surf better… and you have the most fun
BCE: What are the positive attributes that surfing can offer
youngsters?
SS: Everything is positive about surfing for younger kids. I would really love it
if more parents wanted their children to surf. It prevents children from playing
video games and getting bored. Yes, there is a bad reputation for surfers in some
people’s eyes but it shouldn’t be like that. It’s a job for me now and I’m sure every
kid would love to have surfing as a job.
BCE: Do you have any advice for young local kids wanting to start
surfing?
SS: Young kids that want to start surfing should never be afraid of the ocean,
that’s the first thing. But with it being an out-of-school sport, it takes up a lot of
homework and learning time, so you have to be dedicated to your school work as
much as you are to surfing!
Image: Greg Ewing
Image: Greg Ewing
Image: Greg Ewing
BCE MAGAZINE |
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“
Surfing to me is an art, it’s like
painting a canvas, you can draw
any line you want and express all
would when you are painting.
“
your feelings on a wave, as you
Most of us are born with a gift, but it takes a lifetime to see it, or acknowledge its
potential for greatness, by which point it’s almost too late to make it matter. There
are a lucky few however that not only realize their gifts, but make them count pretty
much from the day they draw their first breath. Salt Rock local, Shane Sykes, is
one such guy; he’s been finding the artistry of surfing since the age of 9.
There are no ‘easy’ surf spots in Salt Rock, so learning here is learning the hard
way, but that fact coupled with Shane’s natural ability to craft something special carving up waves, throwing in serious airs, massive off the top turns and epic
cutbacks - has made him a surfer to be feared. He gets in, makes it count and
gets out – having amassed several wicked moves, while everyone else is still
getting to their feet … he doesn’t need time, just a board and his own fearless
nature. The end result makes him a formidable presence on the circuit.
We were lucky enough to catch up with the Salt Rock surf sensation before he
headed off to compete in Australia, here’s what he had to say.
BCE: How long have you lived in Salt Rock?
SS: For 10 years now. I have loved every second of it.
BCE: When did you begin surfing? And on which beaches?
SS: I began surfing at the age of 9 with my brother as we had our family beach
cottage on Tiffany’s beach. Our parents never surfed so we got into it ourselves.
BCE: Did you learn on your own or did someone teach you?
SS: At first we tried learning on our own but after a year or so we became
friends with Tammy Lee Smith (South African former Pro-Surfer on the ladies
circuit) and Bongani Xulu (member of the Surfing South Africa board of directors).
We started learning properly at the Secret Surf Spot ‘Backpackers’. We would go
there every Friday to watch surf movies and on Sundays we’d go surf in Durban
(because being a learner surfer it’s better to start in Durban). However I hardly
went to Durban, I would rather just stay and surf Tiffany’s.
BCE: What is your favorite thing about living in Salt Rock?
SS: I love the support that everyone here gives me. There are no negative vibes
from anyone, in and out of the water. Unless we are in holiday season, then there
tends to be some tension (laughs). Otherwise I love everything about Salt Rock.
BCE: When you are home and not competing where is your
favorite surf break?
SS: I love surfing as many different spots as I can. But I aways love surfing Salt
Rock main beach with my friends.
BCE: What do you do to keep fit for competitions?
SS: I eat as healthily as possible and I train twice a week with a guy named
Neil Diesel, he does a lot of body weight training and cardio stuff. I don’t touch
weights or go to an indoor gym. We do everything outside right where it all started
at the Secret Surf Spot. On top of that I have my surf coach Quintin Jones that
gives me really good advice about everything I’m doing, right or wrong.
Warrior
BCE: Which international competition do you look forward to
the most?
SS: That would be the Ballito Pro because it’s local and all the best in the world
come to our part of the world and it’s good for me to see how they prepare for
such a big event. I learn a lot from that event every year even if I don’t compete.
Shane Sykes
Image: Greg Ewing
BCE: Where do you see yourself in 5 years’ time?
SS: I plan to be on the World Tour / CT, which includes the top 36 surfers in the
world. For the years leading up to that I will be competing as much as possible to
earn enough points to get there.
BCE: If you could surf the best waves in the world with 5 people, who
would they be?
SS: I would love to surf in the Metawai Islands in Indonesia with my best friends,
as they push you to surf better… and you have the most fun
BCE: What are the positive attributes that surfing can offer
youngsters?
SS: Everything is positive about surfing for younger kids. I would really love it
if more parents wanted their children to surf. It prevents children from playing
video games and getting bored. Yes, there is a bad reputation for surfers in some
people’s eyes but it shouldn’t be like that. It’s a job for me now and I’m sure every
kid would love to have surfing as a job.
BCE: Do you have any advice for young local kids wanting to start
surfing?
SS: Young kids that want to start surfing should never be afraid of the ocean,
that’s the first thing. But with it being an out-of-school sport, it takes up a lot of
homework and learning time, so you have to be dedicated to your school work as
much as you are to surfing!
Image: Greg Ewing
Image: Greg Ewing
Image: Greg Ewing
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Meet the Dickersons
Meet Brettenwood homeowners, the
Dickersons.
The Home & Country Property team would like to welcome Rais and Cheryl Pearson formerly from Johannesburg to the Brettenwood family. We feature Rais and Cheryl’s beautiful
retirement home on page 56 and wish them many happy years on the North Coast and inside the safe walls of Brettenwood.
We have eight Forest Village homes left on the Estate available directly from the developer. There was going to be a phase 4 of Forest Village but we are now in the final planning
TOP 10 TIPS
for selling your home in 2016
stages of launching two and three bedroom luxury apartments instead; with the three bedroom option having floating rim flow pools. This is a unique product inside Brettenwood and
the edgy architecture will tastefully add to the Estates original Frank LLoyd Wright style. The last eight Forest Village homes range from R3 335 000 to R5 040 000 and have been
designed to maximise convenience and comfort so you can enjoy and thrive in your retirement years.
My property tip for the season is securing one of these last 8 retirement homes. Whether you are ready to retire or not, from an investment point of
view, they offer one of the best rental returns on the Estate due to the limited number of homes. Once the assisted living, frail care is built they will
increase in price and become a most valuable asset. You can also choose your own finishes, so the home is to your taste. Once these are sold there
will only be re-sales, which means you will have to pay transfer duty. I invite you to come and see for yourself why they have been so popular.
Brettenwood Lakes have a couple of three bedrooms, 5 two bedrooms and 2 one bedrooms left for sale. Like Forest Village these will get snapped up so get in touch with one of
our sales advisors and go see an existing apartment. With high end finishes that we have refined over the years and vast sea views these apartments have a feeling of space and
tranquillity. The first 12 apartments in this phase will be handed over in May 2016 and they have already seen massive growth.
1. Get the right advice. Don’t give a mandate to your friend’s son at a braai.
32
This normally ends badly! Choose a real estate company with a track record that spends money on advertising and does comprehensive Comparative Marketing Analysis (CMA).
Exclusive Luxury Retirement
2. Select the right agent. Character is more important than a slick sales pitch. 2 or 3 Bedrooms I 2 Bathrooms I Covered
patio I Sea or forest views I 171 sqm to
264 sqm | Pet Friendly
Offered at
Do some homework and see if there is synergy. Make sure you are dealing with someone who has a track record and a person with honour.
R3 335 000
3. De-clutter your home. Ask an honest friend, who has not seen your home for a while, to advise you on what to hide away or throw out.
We will be launching Hornbill Hollow over the next couple of months. With its eight magnificent home packages on freehold land these homes are set to be the best value 4 bedroom
homes on the Estate. They are beautifully designed and with Union3 as the developer, I am excited to see what materializes as their previous projects have been inspiring.
36
Even with a lack of certainty in these “interesting” political times, you can be sure of one thing, your investment and home is safest inside a gated estate. Brettenwood Coastal Estate
is proof of this, as we continue to grow and go from strength to strength.
clean the pool, trim the hedges and plant a few shrubs.
Hornbill Hollow
Lastly I would like to congratulate Tendai “The Beast” on being named The Sharks captain. All of us at Brettenwood wish Beast, Keegan and The Sharks the very best for 2016!
Peter Cameron
Sales Director.
Home & Country Property (Pty) Ltd.
4. Improve your curb appeal. First impressions are important, so mow the lawn, 3 Bed 3 bathrooms | 4 Bed 4 bathrooms |
Covered patio | Studio add-on option |
from 300 sqm to 420 sqm
Offered at
R4 900 000
5. Define each living space. Make sure each room is kitted-out for the purpose it was intended. Buyers will be better able to conceptualise a room’s purpose
if it is obvious.
6. Consider home staging. If your property is sparsely decorated, selling it may require that you acquire new furniture to give prospective buyers an
impression of how they would live in the property.
THE RICHEST 1% OF
THE WORLD’S POPULATION
NOW OWNS 50% OF
ITS TOTAL WEALTH.
7. Clean up the property. And then clean again. Make sure every room is spotless, particularly bathrooms and kitchens.
38
8. Do not spend money on expensive improvements. The idea is to rapidly and Spacious Family home
inexpensively make properties more appealing without having to drop the price, so minor paint jobs and sprucing-up each room to an equal standard
4 Bedrooms (main en-suite) | 3.5 Bathrooms |
Covered patio | Indoor fireplace |
Breakfast nook | Bar | Staff quarters
Offered at
is key.
9. Do basic repairs. Go through each room and do any minor alterations that R5 500 000
you can see would improve the finish. Touch up paintwork, fill cracks,
re-grout, straighten cupboard doors and replace or polish door handles.
10. Create a positive vibe. This can make a potential buyer fall in love with or 44
walk away from your home. While your house is on the market make an effort to create happy, positive memories and make sure that your last days in Perfect Family Paradise
THE WORLD’S TOTAL
LAND MASS CONSISTS
OF 36.8 BILLION ACRES
OF INHABITABLE LAND.
QUEEN ELIZABETH II, WITH HER
6.6 BILLION ACRES, IS FAR
AND AWAY THE WORLD’S
LARGEST LANDOWNER.
4 Bedrooms (main en-suite) | 3.5 Bathrooms |
Large covered patio with built in braai |
Koi pond | Media room
Offered at
R6 450 000
the house are full of love and fun!
IN 2015, PROPERTY
PRICES OF SECURE
LIFESTYLE ESTATES
INCREASED BY 11%.
Vanessa Armstrong and Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira
28 | BCE MAGAZINE
BCE MAGAZINE |
29
Sneak Preview
31
Meet the Dickersons
Meet Brettenwood homeowners, the
Dickersons.
The Home & Country Property team would like to welcome Rais and Cheryl Pearson formerly from Johannesburg to the Brettenwood family. We feature Rais and Cheryl’s beautiful
retirement home on page 56 and wish them many happy years on the North Coast and inside the safe walls of Brettenwood.
We have eight Forest Village homes left on the Estate available directly from the developer. There was going to be a phase 4 of Forest Village but we are now in the final planning
TOP 10 TIPS
for selling your home in 2016
stages of launching two and three bedroom luxury apartments instead; with the three bedroom option having floating rim flow pools. This is a unique product inside Brettenwood and
the edgy architecture will tastefully add to the Estates original Frank LLoyd Wright style. The last eight Forest Village homes range from R3 335 000 to R5 040 000 and have been
designed to maximise convenience and comfort so you can enjoy and thrive in your retirement years.
My property tip for the season is securing one of these last 8 retirement homes. Whether you are ready to retire or not, from an investment point of
view, they offer one of the best rental returns on the Estate due to the limited number of homes. Once the assisted living, frail care is built they will
increase in price and become a most valuable asset. You can also choose your own finishes, so the home is to your taste. Once these are sold there
will only be re-sales, which means you will have to pay transfer duty. I invite you to come and see for yourself why they have been so popular.
Brettenwood Lakes have a couple of three bedrooms, 5 two bedrooms and 2 one bedrooms left for sale. Like Forest Village these will get snapped up so get in touch with one of
our sales advisors and go see an existing apartment. With high end finishes that we have refined over the years and vast sea views these apartments have a feeling of space and
tranquillity. The first 12 apartments in this phase will be handed over in May 2016 and they have already seen massive growth.
1. Get the right advice. Don’t give a mandate to your friend’s son at a braai.
32
This normally ends badly! Choose a real estate company with a track record that spends money on advertising and does comprehensive Comparative Marketing Analysis (CMA).
Exclusive Luxury Retirement
2. Select the right agent. Character is more important than a slick sales pitch. 2 or 3 Bedrooms I 2 Bathrooms I Covered
patio I Sea or forest views I 171 sqm to
264 sqm | Pet Friendly
Offered at
Do some homework and see if there is synergy. Make sure you are dealing with someone who has a track record and a person with honour.
R3 335 000
3. De-clutter your home. Ask an honest friend, who has not seen your home for a while, to advise you on what to hide away or throw out.
We will be launching Hornbill Hollow over the next couple of months. With its eight magnificent home packages on freehold land these homes are set to be the best value 4 bedroom
homes on the Estate. They are beautifully designed and with Union3 as the developer, I am excited to see what materializes as their previous projects have been inspiring.
36
Even with a lack of certainty in these “interesting” political times, you can be sure of one thing, your investment and home is safest inside a gated estate. Brettenwood Coastal Estate
is proof of this, as we continue to grow and go from strength to strength.
clean the pool, trim the hedges and plant a few shrubs.
Hornbill Hollow
Lastly I would like to congratulate Tendai “The Beast” on being named The Sharks captain. All of us at Brettenwood wish Beast, Keegan and The Sharks the very best for 2016!
Peter Cameron
Sales Director.
Home & Country Property (Pty) Ltd.
4. Improve your curb appeal. First impressions are important, so mow the lawn, 3 Bed 3 bathrooms | 4 Bed 4 bathrooms |
Covered patio | Studio add-on option |
from 300 sqm to 420 sqm
Offered at
R4 900 000
5. Define each living space. Make sure each room is kitted-out for the purpose it was intended. Buyers will be better able to conceptualise a room’s purpose
if it is obvious.
6. Consider home staging. If your property is sparsely decorated, selling it may require that you acquire new furniture to give prospective buyers an
impression of how they would live in the property.
THE RICHEST 1% OF
THE WORLD’S POPULATION
NOW OWNS 50% OF
ITS TOTAL WEALTH.
7. Clean up the property. And then clean again. Make sure every room is spotless, particularly bathrooms and kitchens.
38
8. Do not spend money on expensive improvements. The idea is to rapidly and Spacious Family home
inexpensively make properties more appealing without having to drop the price, so minor paint jobs and sprucing-up each room to an equal standard
4 Bedrooms (main en-suite) | 3.5 Bathrooms |
Covered patio | Indoor fireplace |
Breakfast nook | Bar | Staff quarters
Offered at
is key.
9. Do basic repairs. Go through each room and do any minor alterations that R5 500 000
you can see would improve the finish. Touch up paintwork, fill cracks,
re-grout, straighten cupboard doors and replace or polish door handles.
10. Create a positive vibe. This can make a potential buyer fall in love with or 44
walk away from your home. While your house is on the market make an effort to create happy, positive memories and make sure that your last days in Perfect Family Paradise
THE WORLD’S TOTAL
LAND MASS CONSISTS
OF 36.8 BILLION ACRES
OF INHABITABLE LAND.
QUEEN ELIZABETH II, WITH HER
6.6 BILLION ACRES, IS FAR
AND AWAY THE WORLD’S
LARGEST LANDOWNER.
4 Bedrooms (main en-suite) | 3.5 Bathrooms |
Large covered patio with built in braai |
Koi pond | Media room
Offered at
R6 450 000
the house are full of love and fun!
IN 2015, PROPERTY
PRICES OF SECURE
LIFESTYLE ESTATES
INCREASED BY 11%.
Vanessa Armstrong and Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira
28 | BCE MAGAZINE
BCE MAGAZINE |
29
Build-a-burger, and they will come.
OUT & ABOUT
What’s better than great company and good food coming together? Not much, and that’s why the Home & Country team’s first Build-a-Burger event went down so well.
On a beautiful summer’s afternoon in late January, Peter Cameron and the rest of the Home & Country team hit the boma at Brettenwood’s Woodlands Community Centre, armed
with burger buns and patties. Residents were invited to join them and enjoy homemade hamburgers built to their exacting expectations and individual tastes. Who said you can’t
please everyone all the time.
The event was a little “thank you” to the team’s ‘former’ clients, as well as an opportunity to say “hi” and see how everyone was doing, now that they are established members of
the Brettenwood family. “The majority of the residents at the event were sold property by us two or three years ago and we are proud to have genuine friendships with them” says
Peter Cameron.
The result? A boma overflowing with full stomachs and happy chatter. In short, it was an absolute success.
Meet the
DICKERSONS
Who are the Dickersons?
The Dickersons are Quinten and Lauren Dickerson, we have been married 2 years and have two lovely little yorkies Lulu and Zoe Dickerson. We both grew up in La Lucia before
starting our new adventure in the North Coast to find the lifestyle we were looking for.
What do you do for a living?
My main business is True Water which is focused on water treatment. We specialize in treating water from potable right through to industrial and effluent waste.
I am also very heavily invested in property development, which started out with me building my own home in Brettenwood. I found a calling in developing, which has since become
another passion of mine where my main focus is luxury developments in upmarket housing estates such as Brettenwood and the likes. I have currently got 5 homepackages underway
in Brettenwood and have invested in this estate due to my belief that Brettenwood has something very special to offer in the upper end of the market and will grow from strength to
strength, especially with the area growing with such rapid speed. Lauren is a qualified teacher who enjoys teaching all different ages groups, she also assists me with my businesses
from time to time and makes sure the household runs smoothly.
What do you do to have fun?
We love taking our dogs Lulu and Zoe for early morning and evening walks through the Estate, spending time with friends and family and entertaining guests in our home. We also
enjoy relaxing at home with a good book and looking out onto the view of Ballito or going to the beach. We like to go out for dinners and explore the restaurants of Ballito. We
enjoy a good gym session together before work every (most) mornings.
Why did you invest in Brettenwood?
We had looked at all the estates in the area and what they offered from a lifestyle perspective. As we entered Brettenwood we instantly fell in love with this piece of paradise.
The architecture, vegetation and stunning pond and ocean views made the decision to become part of the Brettenwood family very easy.
When you enter Brettenwood you truly feel as though you are away from the hustle and bustle of urban life making this a truly attractive investment in our lifestyle. Safety for us was
a very important factor and as we drove in the secure gates of Brettenwood one Sunday afternoon we felt the peace and tranquility and knew that this was the place we wanted to
call home.
The Home and Country sales staff made the whole process seamless and easy, making this by far the most enjoyable and easiest purchase to date. I have recommended Brettenwood
to all my friends and family and advise if you do not get your piece in paradise now you will be sorry.
What do you like the most about the North Coast?
The North Coast is an up and coming area which we feel is still very undervalued. The area is developing rapidly and with the infrastructure expanding we get to enjoy seeing the
area grow from strength to strength. The North Coast feels like a holiday destination all year round with its beautiful beaches, greenery and the beautiful morning sunrises. Evening
sunsets over the ocean shouldn’t be missed.
What amenities in the Estate gives your family the most reward?
The peaceful walking paths throughout the Estate as well as the facilities like the pool, sauna and gym.
What is your message for other families looking to move into a gated estate on the North Coast?
You cannot appreciate the true value of this lifestyle and the peace of mind it offers until you have lived in a gated estate such as Brettenwood. Locking your doors and security
gates when the sun starts to set is a very unsettling lifestyle. You shouldn’t have to live on the edge when at home. Being able to take a walk at night through the estate is a relaxing
experience and it’s truly magical feeling safe doing so.
What is South Africa’s best attribute?
Our weather, multi diverse cultures, the potential for a great country.
BCE MAGAZINE |
31
Build-a-burger, and they will come.
OUT & ABOUT
What’s better than great company and good food coming together? Not much, and that’s why the Home & Country team’s first Build-a-Burger event went down so well.
On a beautiful summer’s afternoon in late January, Peter Cameron and the rest of the Home & Country team hit the boma at Brettenwood’s Woodlands Community Centre, armed
with burger buns and patties. Residents were invited to join them and enjoy homemade hamburgers built to their exacting expectations and individual tastes. Who said you can’t
please everyone all the time.
The event was a little “thank you” to the team’s ‘former’ clients, as well as an opportunity to say “hi” and see how everyone was doing, now that they are established members of
the Brettenwood family. “The majority of the residents at the event were sold property by us two or three years ago and we are proud to have genuine friendships with them” says
Peter Cameron.
The result? A boma overflowing with full stomachs and happy chatter. In short, it was an absolute success.
Meet the
DICKERSONS
Who are the Dickersons?
The Dickersons are Quinten and Lauren Dickerson, we have been married 2 years and have two lovely little yorkies Lulu and Zoe Dickerson. We both grew up in La Lucia before
starting our new adventure in the North Coast to find the lifestyle we were looking for.
What do you do for a living?
My main business is True Water which is focused on water treatment. We specialize in treating water from potable right through to industrial and effluent waste.
I am also very heavily invested in property development, which started out with me building my own home in Brettenwood. I found a calling in developing, which has since become
another passion of mine where my main focus is luxury developments in upmarket housing estates such as Brettenwood and the likes. I have currently got 5 homepackages underway
in Brettenwood and have invested in this estate due to my belief that Brettenwood has something very special to offer in the upper end of the market and will grow from strength to
strength, especially with the area growing with such rapid speed. Lauren is a qualified teacher who enjoys teaching all different ages groups, she also assists me with my businesses
from time to time and makes sure the household runs smoothly.
What do you do to have fun?
We love taking our dogs Lulu and Zoe for early morning and evening walks through the Estate, spending time with friends and family and entertaining guests in our home. We also
enjoy relaxing at home with a good book and looking out onto the view of Ballito or going to the beach. We like to go out for dinners and explore the restaurants of Ballito. We
enjoy a good gym session together before work every (most) mornings.
Why did you invest in Brettenwood?
We had looked at all the estates in the area and what they offered from a lifestyle perspective. As we entered Brettenwood we instantly fell in love with this piece of paradise.
The architecture, vegetation and stunning pond and ocean views made the decision to become part of the Brettenwood family very easy.
When you enter Brettenwood you truly feel as though you are away from the hustle and bustle of urban life making this a truly attractive investment in our lifestyle. Safety for us was
a very important factor and as we drove in the secure gates of Brettenwood one Sunday afternoon we felt the peace and tranquility and knew that this was the place we wanted to
call home.
The Home and Country sales staff made the whole process seamless and easy, making this by far the most enjoyable and easiest purchase to date. I have recommended Brettenwood
to all my friends and family and advise if you do not get your piece in paradise now you will be sorry.
What do you like the most about the North Coast?
The North Coast is an up and coming area which we feel is still very undervalued. The area is developing rapidly and with the infrastructure expanding we get to enjoy seeing the
area grow from strength to strength. The North Coast feels like a holiday destination all year round with its beautiful beaches, greenery and the beautiful morning sunrises. Evening
sunsets over the ocean shouldn’t be missed.
What amenities in the Estate gives your family the most reward?
The peaceful walking paths throughout the Estate as well as the facilities like the pool, sauna and gym.
What is your message for other families looking to move into a gated estate on the North Coast?
You cannot appreciate the true value of this lifestyle and the peace of mind it offers until you have lived in a gated estate such as Brettenwood. Locking your doors and security
gates when the sun starts to set is a very unsettling lifestyle. You shouldn’t have to live on the edge when at home. Being able to take a walk at night through the estate is a relaxing
experience and it’s truly magical feeling safe doing so.
What is South Africa’s best attribute?
Our weather, multi diverse cultures, the potential for a great country.
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THE LAST 8 RETIREMENT HOMES
DIRECT FROM THE DEVELOPER
NOW UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Exclusive, Luxury Retirement
2 or 3 Bedrooms I 2 Bathrooms I Covered patio I Sea or forest views I 171 sqm to 264 sqm | Pet friendly
Brettenwood Coastal Estate successfully launched the 3rd phase of their hugely popular retirement development, Forest Village on Brettenwood Coastal Estate. With only 35 homes
in this phase, the emphasis is on privacy, security and luxury, with the freedom to dream and most importantly, the freedom to enjoy life’s rewards. This new phase includes five
upmarket design options, ranging in size from 171sqm to 264sqm. Choose either a two or three bedroom home with superior finishes. Offering a spectacular location, with each
home having sea or forest views and a few having complete privacy with the natural coastal forest behind, this development is sure to sell out exceptionally fast. Contact the Home
& Country Property sales team for further information on the reservations of the last 8 homes available.
Offered at
R3 335 000
No transfer duty
Shavaun Lindsay 072 194 8672 | Greg Simmonds 084 515 7464 | Michelle Larkens 082 775 3998
SALES OFFICE T 032 525 4581 E info@brettenwood.co.za W www.brettenwood.co.za
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THE LAST 8 RETIREMENT HOMES
DIRECT FROM THE DEVELOPER
NOW UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Exclusive, Luxury Retirement
2 or 3 Bedrooms I 2 Bathrooms I Covered patio I Sea or forest views I 171 sqm to 264 sqm | Pet friendly
Brettenwood Coastal Estate successfully launched the 3rd phase of their hugely popular retirement development, Forest Village on Brettenwood Coastal Estate. With only 35 homes
in this phase, the emphasis is on privacy, security and luxury, with the freedom to dream and most importantly, the freedom to enjoy life’s rewards. This new phase includes five
upmarket design options, ranging in size from 171sqm to 264sqm. Choose either a two or three bedroom home with superior finishes. Offering a spectacular location, with each
home having sea or forest views and a few having complete privacy with the natural coastal forest behind, this development is sure to sell out exceptionally fast. Contact the Home
& Country Property sales team for further information on the reservations of the last 8 homes available.
Offered at
R3 335 000
No transfer duty
Shavaun Lindsay 072 194 8672 | Greg Simmonds 084 515 7464 | Michelle Larkens 082 775 3998
SALES OFFICE T 032 525 4581 E info@brettenwood.co.za W www.brettenwood.co.za
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Two Bushwillow apartments are situated at the end of the block, while two
Coral apartments are situated in the
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Bushwillow Duplex apartment with
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upstairs. Saleable area 155sqm.
Kitchen
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Dining Room
Coral Duplex apartment with downstairs living area and bedrooms upstairs. Saleable area 156sqm
Main Bedroom
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Plush, Elegant, Idylic
2 Bedrooms I 2 Bathrooms I Single & split level options I Covered patio I Private clubhouse
Brettenwood Lakes Development: This block consists of six apartments, two ground floor single level apartments and four duplex units above. With sea views, these apartments offer a
unique combination of contemporary living, nature and urbanity. All offer a light, open plan layout, complemented by two bathrooms, with one option including an outdoor shower.
Option to create individuality according to specific taste with a range of optional extras.
Bushwillow Duplex Apartment with downstairs living area and bedrooms upstairs. Saleable area 155 sqm.
Coral Duplex Apartment with downstairs living area and bedrooms upstairs. Saleable area 151 sqm.
Silverleaf Single Storey Ground Floor Apartment. Saleable area 177 sqm
Offered at
R2 200 000
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No transfer duty
Shavaun Lindsay 072 194 8672 | Greg Simmonds 084 515 7464 | Michelle Larkens 082 775 3998
SALES OFFICE T 032 525 4581 E info@brettenwood.co.za W www.brettenwood.co.za
Brettenwood Lakes Villas
3 Bedrooms I 3.5 Bathrooms I Double storey I Covered patio I Private clubhouse I 288 sqm
Exclusive residences with clean, contempory architectural design, high-quality finishes and bright interiors. The ground level features an open plan Grohe & SMEG fitted kitchen
and large living area opening up onto an enclosed patio and covered deck. This family friendly villa has a total of 3 bedrooms all en-suite. All rooms feature custom fitted
cupboards, bathrooms tiled with high-quality porcelain or marble tiles and superior Grohe fittings. The development within Brettenwood Coastal Estate ensures high levels of
comnunity living, convenience and security. No transfer duty.
Offered at
R4 650 000
No transfer duty
Shavaun Lindsay 072 194 8672 | Greg Simmonds 084 515 7464 | Michelle Larkens 082 775 3998
SALES OFFICE T 032 525 4581 E info@brettenwood.co.za W www.brettenwood.co.za
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Two Bushwillow apartments are situated at the end of the block, while two
Coral apartments are situated in the
centre of the block. Two Silverleaf apartments are situated on the ground floor
of the block.
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 1
Dining
Scullery
Passage
Outdoor Shower
Guest wc
Outdoor Shower
Passage
Main En Suite Main En Suite
Bushwillow Duplex apartment with
downstairs living area and bedrooms
upstairs. Saleable area 155sqm.
Kitchen
Main En-Suite
Dining Room
Coral Duplex apartment with downstairs living area and bedrooms upstairs. Saleable area 156sqm
Main Bedroom
Main Bedroom
Lounge
Main Bedroom
Lounge
Lounge
Lounge
Lounge
Main Bedroom Main Bedroom
Silverleaf Single storey ground floor
apartment. Saleable area 177sqm
Braai
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Bushwillow Duplex - 155m 2
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First Floor -First
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1 1 : 50
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- Coral
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- Coral
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Silverleaf Ground - 171m 2
1
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Plush, Elegant, Idylic
2 Bedrooms I 2 Bathrooms I Single & split level options I Covered patio I Private clubhouse
Brettenwood Lakes Development: This block consists of six apartments, two ground floor single level apartments and four duplex units above. With sea views, these apartments offer a
unique combination of contemporary living, nature and urbanity. All offer a light, open plan layout, complemented by two bathrooms, with one option including an outdoor shower.
Option to create individuality according to specific taste with a range of optional extras.
Bushwillow Duplex Apartment with downstairs living area and bedrooms upstairs. Saleable area 155 sqm.
Coral Duplex Apartment with downstairs living area and bedrooms upstairs. Saleable area 151 sqm.
Silverleaf Single Storey Ground Floor Apartment. Saleable area 177 sqm
Offered at
R2 200 000
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No transfer duty
Shavaun Lindsay 072 194 8672 | Greg Simmonds 084 515 7464 | Michelle Larkens 082 775 3998
SALES OFFICE T 032 525 4581 E info@brettenwood.co.za W www.brettenwood.co.za
Brettenwood Lakes Villas
3 Bedrooms I 3.5 Bathrooms I Double storey I Covered patio I Private clubhouse I 288 sqm
Exclusive residences with clean, contempory architectural design, high-quality finishes and bright interiors. The ground level features an open plan Grohe & SMEG fitted kitchen
and large living area opening up onto an enclosed patio and covered deck. This family friendly villa has a total of 3 bedrooms all en-suite. All rooms feature custom fitted
cupboards, bathrooms tiled with high-quality porcelain or marble tiles and superior Grohe fittings. The development within Brettenwood Coastal Estate ensures high levels of
comnunity living, convenience and security. No transfer duty.
Offered at
R4 650 000
No transfer duty
Shavaun Lindsay 072 194 8672 | Greg Simmonds 084 515 7464 | Michelle Larkens 082 775 3998
SALES OFFICE T 032 525 4581 E info@brettenwood.co.za W www.brettenwood.co.za
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INTRODUCING HORNBILL HOLLOW
Live in Luxury
3 Bed 3 bathrooms | 4 Bed 4 bathrooms | Covered patio | Studio add-on option | From 300 sqm to 420 sqm
Imagine stunning inland views from a beautiful flat piece of land, a statement gorgeous house and the convenience of central access, all while living nestled down a quiet cul-de-sac.
This is what you can look forward to when you buy one of the 8 stand alone freehold units in new development Hornbill Hollow. Each site will be unique, but will hold an exquisitely
finished 3 or 4 bedroom home, complete with pool. Union3 who have developed a reputation for delivering first class designer homes are handling all the internal and external
specifications. Each home will be properly interior designed and space planned, and will come with a full turnkey furniture package. These are the best value for money 4 bedroom
houses that you can buy on this award winning Estate.
Offered at
R4 900 000
Shavaun Lindsay 072 194 8672 | Greg Simmonds 084 515 7464 | Michelle Larkens 082 775 3998
SALES OFFICE T 032 525 4581 E info@brettenwood.co.za W www.brettenwood.co.za
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UNION3’S NEW MASTERPIECE
INTRODUCING HORNBILL HOLLOW
Live in Luxury
3 Bed 3 bathrooms | 4 Bed 4 bathrooms | Covered patio | Studio add-on option | From 300 sqm to 420 sqm
Imagine stunning inland views from a beautiful flat piece of land, a statement gorgeous house and the convenience of central access, all while living nestled down a quiet cul-de-sac.
This is what you can look forward to when you buy one of the 8 stand alone freehold units in new development Hornbill Hollow. Each site will be unique, but will hold an exquisitely
finished 3 or 4 bedroom home, complete with pool. Union3 who have developed a reputation for delivering first class designer homes are handling all the internal and external
specifications. Each home will be properly interior designed and space planned, and will come with a full turnkey furniture package. These are the best value for money 4 bedroom
houses that you can buy on this award winning Estate.
Offered at
R4 900 000
Shavaun Lindsay 072 194 8672 | Greg Simmonds 084 515 7464 | Michelle Larkens 082 775 3998
SALES OFFICE T 032 525 4581 E info@brettenwood.co.za W www.brettenwood.co.za
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UNION3’S NEW MASTERPIECE
Spacious Family Home
4 Bedrooms (main en-suite) | 3.5 Bathrooms | Covered patio | Indoor fireplace | Breakfast nook | Bar | Staff quarters
This sensational north facing, 4 bedroom 3 bathroom home is ideally suited for a large family. Established trees and shrubbery surround the garden, offering tranquility and
privacy, while a great covered patio area with built in braai and pizza oven, all overlooking the pool, offer perfect entertainment opportunities. The open plan layout ensures a
spacious, light atmosphere, while colder evenings can be spent in front of the open fireplace in the living area. The home offers a UPS backup system and JoJo tank rain harvesting
system.
Offered at
R5 500 000
Shavaun Lindsay 072 194 8672 | Greg Simmonds 084 515 7464 | Michelle Larkens 082 775 3998
SALES OFFICE T 032 525 4581 E info@brettenwood.co.za W www.brettenwood.co.za
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Spacious Family Home
4 Bedrooms (main en-suite) | 3.5 Bathrooms | Covered patio | Indoor fireplace | Breakfast nook | Bar | Staff quarters
This sensational north facing, 4 bedroom 3 bathroom home is ideally suited for a large family. Established trees and shrubbery surround the garden, offering tranquility and
privacy, while a great covered patio area with built in braai and pizza oven, all overlooking the pool, offer perfect entertainment opportunities. The open plan layout ensures a
spacious, light atmosphere, while colder evenings can be spent in front of the open fireplace in the living area. The home offers a UPS backup system and JoJo tank rain harvesting
system.
Offered at
R5 500 000
Shavaun Lindsay 072 194 8672 | Greg Simmonds 084 515 7464 | Michelle Larkens 082 775 3998
SALES OFFICE T 032 525 4581 E info@brettenwood.co.za W www.brettenwood.co.za
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“When the winds of change blow, some people build walls and others build windmills.”
- Chinese Proverb
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“When the winds of change blow, some people build walls and others build windmills.”
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Peaceful, Spacious Home
Magnificent Home Package
2 Bedrooms I 2 Bathrooms I Covered patio I 150 sqm | Double garage | Large garden
Set along Plover Crescent lies this magnificent family home package inspired by a past Springbok great, Butch James and his professional architectural and build team. This home
will one day offer the best of life choices on Brettenwood Coastal Estate, with proximity close to gyms, pools, recreation facilities and more. One can only revel in the incredible
value on offer here, with a grand single level entrance with double garage and covered guest parking leading onto a vast open plan kitchen, lounge and dining environment,
with beautiful patio and pool overlooking Palm Forest and wetland areas. All five bedrooms come en-suite, with a spacious main offering some of the most spectacular views of
the estate. There is more than enough space in the way of two additional lounges that offer versatility for entertainment and relaxation for both children and guests. Supported by
a team of some of the most experienced minds on this estate, Butch can’t wait to see this dream unfold and become the perfect family home. With a selection of top finishes on
offer, transparent management and care right through to hand over, this developer package looks set to inspire, so for more information on this exciting project, contact one of
our experienced on-site sales advisors today.
Set within our popular retirement village, lies this quaint, yet spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home, that comes complete with all the wonderful benefits associated with this
world class estate. The single level, open plan layout creates a spacious and light environment, offering access to all bedrooms, kitchen and outside patio areas for convenience
and easy lifestyle. It’s large garden is a gardener’s dream, and double garage and guest parking allow for added space and flexibility when entertaining guests and friends. With
close proximity to leisure clubs, recreation walks and social venues, one is spoilt for choice and can really enjoy their time of relaxation and fun.
Offered at
R3 100 000
Offered at
R7 690 000
Quiet, Family Sanctuary
Desirable, Private Home Package
4 bedrooms (all en-suite) | Open plan kitchen lounge, dinning room | separate scullery | Large covered patio with built in braai |
4 Bedrooms (3 en-suite) I Open plan living area I Close to clubhouse I Corner stand I Views over wetland areas I Swimming pool
Swimming pool | Double garage | Staff quarters | 370 sqm
Ideal spacious home for a young family or the retired situated in a quiet area of the Estate over looking Coucal Dam, with the forest behind you, you are surrounded by
conservation and fabulous bird life. This home offers 4 bedrooms all en-suite with large open planning living area offering kitchen with separate scullery, dining area and lounge
leading out to two covered patios, perfect for the inside outside living. The large covered patio with built in braai leads to a swimming pool built into the deck which flows onto
a level garden, ideal for those Sunday family lunches with the whole family.
Offered at
R7 400 000
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This package build is offered by one of our renowned developers. Stragically positioned on a corner stand to allow easy access to the clubhouse, few neighbours and phenomenal
views over the wetland areas of the Estate. The packaged home sits on 1,307 sqm of flat land, 3 bedrooms all en-suite, a guest loo, triple garage, open plan kitchen, dining and
lounge area which flows outside towards the under cover patio area. The design allows entertainment through the whole home while the guests are over or separate outside and
inside entertainment depending on the occasion. The home also offers a lovely swimming pool for all to enjoy on these balmy days.
Offered at
R6 390 000
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Peaceful, Spacious Home
Magnificent Home Package
2 Bedrooms I 2 Bathrooms I Covered patio I 150 sqm | Double garage | Large garden
Set along Plover Crescent lies this magnificent family home package inspired by a past Springbok great, Butch James and his professional architectural and build team. This home
will one day offer the best of life choices on Brettenwood Coastal Estate, with proximity close to gyms, pools, recreation facilities and more. One can only revel in the incredible
value on offer here, with a grand single level entrance with double garage and covered guest parking leading onto a vast open plan kitchen, lounge and dining environment,
with beautiful patio and pool overlooking Palm Forest and wetland areas. All five bedrooms come en-suite, with a spacious main offering some of the most spectacular views of
the estate. There is more than enough space in the way of two additional lounges that offer versatility for entertainment and relaxation for both children and guests. Supported by
a team of some of the most experienced minds on this estate, Butch can’t wait to see this dream unfold and become the perfect family home. With a selection of top finishes on
offer, transparent management and care right through to hand over, this developer package looks set to inspire, so for more information on this exciting project, contact one of
our experienced on-site sales advisors today.
Set within our popular retirement village, lies this quaint, yet spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home, that comes complete with all the wonderful benefits associated with this
world class estate. The single level, open plan layout creates a spacious and light environment, offering access to all bedrooms, kitchen and outside patio areas for convenience
and easy lifestyle. It’s large garden is a gardener’s dream, and double garage and guest parking allow for added space and flexibility when entertaining guests and friends. With
close proximity to leisure clubs, recreation walks and social venues, one is spoilt for choice and can really enjoy their time of relaxation and fun.
Offered at
R3 100 000
Offered at
R7 690 000
Quiet, Family Sanctuary
Desirable, Private Home Package
4 bedrooms (all en-suite) | Open plan kitchen lounge, dinning room | separate scullery | Large covered patio with built in braai |
4 Bedrooms (3 en-suite) I Open plan living area I Close to clubhouse I Corner stand I Views over wetland areas I Swimming pool
Swimming pool | Double garage | Staff quarters | 370 sqm
Ideal spacious home for a young family or the retired situated in a quiet area of the Estate over looking Coucal Dam, with the forest behind you, you are surrounded by
conservation and fabulous bird life. This home offers 4 bedrooms all en-suite with large open planning living area offering kitchen with separate scullery, dining area and lounge
leading out to two covered patios, perfect for the inside outside living. The large covered patio with built in braai leads to a swimming pool built into the deck which flows onto
a level garden, ideal for those Sunday family lunches with the whole family.
Offered at
R7 400 000
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This package build is offered by one of our renowned developers. Stragically positioned on a corner stand to allow easy access to the clubhouse, few neighbours and phenomenal
views over the wetland areas of the Estate. The packaged home sits on 1,307 sqm of flat land, 3 bedrooms all en-suite, a guest loo, triple garage, open plan kitchen, dining and
lounge area which flows outside towards the under cover patio area. The design allows entertainment through the whole home while the guests are over or separate outside and
inside entertainment depending on the occasion. The home also offers a lovely swimming pool for all to enjoy on these balmy days.
Offered at
R6 390 000
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Stylish, Furnished Villa
2 Bedrooms I 2.5 Bathrooms I 286 sqm I Recently renovated I Fully furnished | Sea views I Includes beach club membership
Situated within the heart of the Estate, lies a once in a lifetime opportunity to purchase an exclusive and private villa apartment that comes complete with brand new furniture fittings,
appliances and a comprehensive inventory. This modern, 286sqm villa style home, boasts the latest in contemporary finishes and offers all the lock up and go conveniences one could
ask for. The living area consisting of a spacious open plan kitchen with separate scullery and dining room, lends itself to the casual dinner affair, while the sunken lounge creates a
relaxed, intimate mood that leads conveniently out to a covered patio and braai area. The children can also get their fix with a neatly manicured garden for endless fun and games!
The upstairs living area consists of a large main bedroom with a luxurious en-suite and is fit for royalty. It boasts a walk in ‘his and hers’ closet and a separate dressing room area
that in turn leads out onto a private patio, with elevated sea views. The second guest bedroom, furnished for comfort and pleasure, makes use of its own separate bathroom neatly
finished with soft fittings.
Offered at
R3 990 000
Perfect Family Paradise
4 Bedrooms (main en-suite) | 3.5 Bathrooms | Kitchen with scullery | Breakfast nook | Koi pond | TV lounge | Media room | Large covered
patio with built in braai | Level garden | Double garage
Nestled along a quiet cul-de-sac, lies a newly finished, modern family home, complete with beautifully designed koi pond entrance. Open plan kitchen and dining areas are
ideal for entertaining, whilst the spacious TV and media rooms provide the perfect environment for time out and relaxation. Some additional features, such as a study nook
serve the needs of the professional, however it’s the large patio, pool and built in braai area that makes this the perfect family paradise.
Offered at
R6 450 000
The Entertainers Dream
3 Bedrooms (all en-suite) | Study | Staff quarters | Kitchen with separate scullery | Swimming pool | 346 sqm
Life on Brettenwood Coastal Estate has transcended into a world of luxury, leisure, safely and tranquility, the choice of the discerning buyer. If you are in the market for a luxury home,
we have this wonderfully designed 346 sqm home build package that comes complete with a full range of exclusive finishes and a variety of value adds to choose from. The beautiful
double volume entrance, creates a feeling of grandeur and opulence, a mood of grace and wonder and its three bedrooms upstairs come all en-suite with upmarket finishes and
wonderful warm, inland views. The downstairs living area is an entertainers dream with a spacious, open plan kitchen, lounge and dining area, all leading out onto an expansive
garden and undercover patio, pool and deck area. This generous home will appeal to the family outfit looking for relaxation, space and a feeling of endless freedom.
Shavaun Lindsay 072 194 8672 | Greg Simmonds 084 515 7464 | Michelle Larkens 082 775 3998
SALES OFFICE T 032 525 4581 E info@brettenwood.co.za W www.brettenwood.co.za
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Offered at
R5 800 000
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Stylish, Furnished Villa
2 Bedrooms I 2.5 Bathrooms I 286 sqm I Recently renovated I Fully furnished | Sea views I Includes beach club membership
Situated within the heart of the Estate, lies a once in a lifetime opportunity to purchase an exclusive and private villa apartment that comes complete with brand new furniture fittings,
appliances and a comprehensive inventory. This modern, 286sqm villa style home, boasts the latest in contemporary finishes and offers all the lock up and go conveniences one could
ask for. The living area consisting of a spacious open plan kitchen with separate scullery and dining room, lends itself to the casual dinner affair, while the sunken lounge creates a
relaxed, intimate mood that leads conveniently out to a covered patio and braai area. The children can also get their fix with a neatly manicured garden for endless fun and games!
The upstairs living area consists of a large main bedroom with a luxurious en-suite and is fit for royalty. It boasts a walk in ‘his and hers’ closet and a separate dressing room area
that in turn leads out onto a private patio, with elevated sea views. The second guest bedroom, furnished for comfort and pleasure, makes use of its own separate bathroom neatly
finished with soft fittings.
Offered at
R3 990 000
Perfect Family Paradise
4 Bedrooms (main en-suite) | 3.5 Bathrooms | Kitchen with scullery | Breakfast nook | Koi pond | TV lounge | Media room | Large covered
patio with built in braai | Level garden | Double garage
Nestled along a quiet cul-de-sac, lies a newly finished, modern family home, complete with beautifully designed koi pond entrance. Open plan kitchen and dining areas are
ideal for entertaining, whilst the spacious TV and media rooms provide the perfect environment for time out and relaxation. Some additional features, such as a study nook
serve the needs of the professional, however it’s the large patio, pool and built in braai area that makes this the perfect family paradise.
Offered at
R6 450 000
The Entertainers Dream
3 Bedrooms (all en-suite) | Study | Staff quarters | Kitchen with separate scullery | Swimming pool | 346 sqm
Life on Brettenwood Coastal Estate has transcended into a world of luxury, leisure, safely and tranquility, the choice of the discerning buyer. If you are in the market for a luxury home,
we have this wonderfully designed 346 sqm home build package that comes complete with a full range of exclusive finishes and a variety of value adds to choose from. The beautiful
double volume entrance, creates a feeling of grandeur and opulence, a mood of grace and wonder and its three bedrooms upstairs come all en-suite with upmarket finishes and
wonderful warm, inland views. The downstairs living area is an entertainers dream with a spacious, open plan kitchen, lounge and dining area, all leading out onto an expansive
garden and undercover patio, pool and deck area. This generous home will appeal to the family outfit looking for relaxation, space and a feeling of endless freedom.
Shavaun Lindsay 072 194 8672 | Greg Simmonds 084 515 7464 | Michelle Larkens 082 775 3998
SALES OFFICE T 032 525 4581 E info@brettenwood.co.za W www.brettenwood.co.za
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Offered at
R5 800 000
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Land and Beauty as Far as You Can See
“No man but feels more of a man in the world if he have a bit of ground that he can call his own. However small it is on the surface, it is four thousand miles deep, and that is very
handsome property” - Charles Dudley Warner
Brettenwood is the last Estate on the North Coast with land for sale directly from the developer. From 1200 sqm - 3500 sqm and from R1.7 million to R3.4 million we have options
with sea, forest, and lake views - “and that is very handsome preoperty”
Priced from
R1 700 000
Perfect Retirement Home
2 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | Single garage | Large garden | 135 sqm
Newly completed single storey two bedroom, two bathroom home available in our award winning retirement section in Forest Village. This home offers light and bright living with
a spacious well designed open plan kitchen leading to lounge and dining area, all offering modern finishes. The main en-suite offers a walk through closet offering ample storage
space. This wonderful investment purchase within our renowned Forest Village offers all the lifestyle choices one looks for, like a great caring community of like-minded people, close
proximity to walking trails, club house and pools, as well as a well-equipped gym facility, all available at your fingertips.
Offered at
R2 990 000
Land and Beauty as Far as You Can See
“No man but feels more of a man in the world if he have a bit of ground that he can call his own. However small it is on the surface, it is four thousand miles deep, and that is very
handsome property” - Charles Dudley Warner
Brettenwood is the last Estate on the North Coast with land for sale directly from the developer. From 1200 sqm - 3500 sqm and from R1.7 million to R3.4 million we have options
with sea, forest, and lake views - “and that is very handsome preoperty”
Priced from
R1 700 000
Perfect Retirement Home
2 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | Single garage | Large garden | 135 sqm
Newly completed single storey two bedroom, two bathroom home available in our award winning retirement section in Forest Village. This home offers light and bright living with
a spacious well designed open plan kitchen leading to lounge and dining area, all offering modern finishes. The main en-suite offers a walk through closet offering ample storage
space. This wonderful investment purchase within our renowned Forest Village offers all the lifestyle choices one looks for, like a great caring community of like-minded people, close
proximity to walking trails, club house and pools, as well as a well-equipped gym facility, all available at your fingertips.
Offered at
R2 990 000
Keeping
BEER
SIMPLE
Written by Richard Chennells
Microbreweries across the United States punch out so much beer that they
now account for 11% of the total beer sales per year. In South Africa, the
picture is a little different. Our micro-brewed beer sales currently sit at about
0.05%, but that figure is growing constantly. Why? What is this whole
movement all about? Why is every Mumford and Sons fan trying to start
a microbrewery? What’s with the beards and the buttoned up lumberjack
shirts? Why are 50 year olds, peppered in tattoos and wearing muscle
huggers suddenly trying to start beer brands? The answer is simple. It’s
rewarding.
There is nothing better than fussing over a beer recipe or design and then
going through all the admin of brewing it. Whether in the kitchen with a
home brewing kit or mixing a few tonnes of grain in a massive 50 000 litre
Mash Tun, the smell of that steaming barley malt and the excitement that the
whole process evokes is second to none. One mistake and you could cock
up the whole batch. Then there is of course making sure you put the right
amount of yeast in the fermentation vessel and double checking you have
no contamination that will spoil your brew. You know that if you even see
a fly umphing near the hops it could be THE END! You then go through the
painstaking task of waiting, while the beer ferments. They’re the longest days
of your life I tell you, but you wait patiently/impatiently until it is TIME. You
invite your mates around or put that beer on tap in the pub, to share that
moment of truth, and then... “AAAAAAAAAAAAAH”, down like a homesick
mole it goes. The BEST bloody beer you have EVER tasted. Because YOU
made it. There is nothing better!
The part that comes next is the not so fun part. Bottling and kegging the
beer, the marketing expenses, delivery trucks, the installation of expensive
dispensing equipment at pubs, drivers who aren’t on time, breakdowns and
punctures on freeways. Pubs complaining at 2am about foaming beer
(because the barman is actually a moron), beer going off because the gates
for the delivery vehicle were locked so the keg sat in the Durban heat for 3
hours from midday. Then of course ensuring that you’re making consistent
beer, making sure it has a decent shelf life etc. That part’s no fun at all but
someone’s got to do it. This is where I take my hat off to those guys that got it
right and have one of their beers on a bottle store shelf near you. It’s a damn
good effort. Personally for me I try and talk guys (those who ask for advice
and those who don’t) out of it. Rather have a small brewery with a small pub
and brew and sell onsite. Grow from there. It’s the way forward. If you want
to go big from the start then rustle up some investors locally or from abroad
and go for it, good luck.
I have been fortunate to be part of this whole beer movement and journey
over the last few years. It’s very exciting for guys making it and the folks who
drink it. Bottom line is that it offers all of us more choice. The draw back of
course is that because there is so much choice where does one begin? Have
you looked at the beer aisle at your local TOPS recently? Have you ever
been in that aisle and looked blankly at all the different labels, with names
like Naked Mexican, Devils Peak, Brew Dog, Tiddley Toad, Lumberjack,
Weissbier? Seriously… where do you start? What does it all mean? Cherry
Beer, Orange Beer, Pumpkin Beer? For those of you feeling like a spare
wheel, almost too scared to place your order when your mates are ordering
a “craft” beer by name and then discussing the tasting notes at the table,
don’t get too anxious. And ladies out there who are about to host a dinner
party and want to put on a nice spread of different beers but don’t know
where to begin, I can help.
If you are just getting into it then go for a lager from a micro-brewery. It’s a
subtle way to start and not too different a taste from what you are used to,
i.e. ‘normal’ beers like those from Windhoek and SAB. If you want something
more fruity on the tongue try a Weissbier or a Blonde beer. From there step
into the Pilsner zone where you will get a slight whiff of hops. If you want to
be a little daring try an IPA or a hoppy beer. There are loads of microbreweries
playing around with different types of hops as well as the amount of hops
they put in their beers. I personally love hoppy beers but too much hops is
no good for me. Without getting too complicated just first get to understand
the difference in styles and this will help you. It’s also a good idea to go and
visit a few breweries to get a better understanding. Call ahead and see if
they do tastings and tours and make sure you have a designated driver who
won’t be drinking.
Where to buy beer online - www.leagueofbeers.com
Richard Chennells (above) has brewed beer on 4 continents. He has visited
hundreds of breweries and tasted thousands of different beers around the
world. Richard is the owner of The George Hotel & Zululand Brewery in
Eshowe. The Zululand Brewery flagship beer Zulu Blonde has won international
awards and according to Forbes Magazine has sold more than $1 million in
only 8 weeks in the extremely competitive UK market. Currently Zulu Blonde
is only available on tap at The Pablo Esco Bar overlooking the mighty Dlinza
Forest behind the George Hotel in Eshowe. 1 hour North of Brettenwood
Coastal Estate.
Richards Current Favourite South African Beers
• Blonde - Zulu Blonde (Zululand Brewery)
• Lager - Castle Lager (SAB)
• Pilsner - Pied-Eyed Possum (Notties)
• IPA - Tipsy Tiger (Notties), Blockhouse (Devils Peak), Mandarina (CBC), Lumberjack (Jack Black)
• Stouts/Porter/Dark Lager - Ninja Inja (Zululand Brewery), Guinness
Richards Current Favourite International Beers
• Sierra Nevada
• Pale Ale
• Titan
• Fat Tire
• Otter Creek Alpine Ale
Richard Chennells: 035 474 2298/035 474 4919
COOL FACTS
• Hops has three main jobs. Aroma, bitterness & flavour.
• Beers taste better when you are in good spirits and when
you are healthy.
• Women and younger people have more sensitive
sensory receptors.
• Stouts, Dark Lager & Porters are made with Roasted Barley Malt, which gives it that dark colour.
• Keep your pint glass out of the sun. The second a ray of sunlight hits your beer it changes the taste.
Start making your own beer at home - www.beerlab.co.za,
www.brewcraft.co.za, www.thehomebrewshop.co.za,
South African Beer Guide - www.thehomebrewshop.co.za
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Keeping
BEER
SIMPLE
Written by Richard Chennells
Microbreweries across the United States punch out so much beer that they
now account for 11% of the total beer sales per year. In South Africa, the
picture is a little different. Our micro-brewed beer sales currently sit at about
0.05%, but that figure is growing constantly. Why? What is this whole
movement all about? Why is every Mumford and Sons fan trying to start
a microbrewery? What’s with the beards and the buttoned up lumberjack
shirts? Why are 50 year olds, peppered in tattoos and wearing muscle
huggers suddenly trying to start beer brands? The answer is simple. It’s
rewarding.
There is nothing better than fussing over a beer recipe or design and then
going through all the admin of brewing it. Whether in the kitchen with a
home brewing kit or mixing a few tonnes of grain in a massive 50 000 litre
Mash Tun, the smell of that steaming barley malt and the excitement that the
whole process evokes is second to none. One mistake and you could cock
up the whole batch. Then there is of course making sure you put the right
amount of yeast in the fermentation vessel and double checking you have
no contamination that will spoil your brew. You know that if you even see
a fly umphing near the hops it could be THE END! You then go through the
painstaking task of waiting, while the beer ferments. They’re the longest days
of your life I tell you, but you wait patiently/impatiently until it is TIME. You
invite your mates around or put that beer on tap in the pub, to share that
moment of truth, and then... “AAAAAAAAAAAAAH”, down like a homesick
mole it goes. The BEST bloody beer you have EVER tasted. Because YOU
made it. There is nothing better!
The part that comes next is the not so fun part. Bottling and kegging the
beer, the marketing expenses, delivery trucks, the installation of expensive
dispensing equipment at pubs, drivers who aren’t on time, breakdowns and
punctures on freeways. Pubs complaining at 2am about foaming beer
(because the barman is actually a moron), beer going off because the gates
for the delivery vehicle were locked so the keg sat in the Durban heat for 3
hours from midday. Then of course ensuring that you’re making consistent
beer, making sure it has a decent shelf life etc. That part’s no fun at all but
someone’s got to do it. This is where I take my hat off to those guys that got it
right and have one of their beers on a bottle store shelf near you. It’s a damn
good effort. Personally for me I try and talk guys (those who ask for advice
and those who don’t) out of it. Rather have a small brewery with a small pub
and brew and sell onsite. Grow from there. It’s the way forward. If you want
to go big from the start then rustle up some investors locally or from abroad
and go for it, good luck.
I have been fortunate to be part of this whole beer movement and journey
over the last few years. It’s very exciting for guys making it and the folks who
drink it. Bottom line is that it offers all of us more choice. The draw back of
course is that because there is so much choice where does one begin? Have
you looked at the beer aisle at your local TOPS recently? Have you ever
been in that aisle and looked blankly at all the different labels, with names
like Naked Mexican, Devils Peak, Brew Dog, Tiddley Toad, Lumberjack,
Weissbier? Seriously… where do you start? What does it all mean? Cherry
Beer, Orange Beer, Pumpkin Beer? For those of you feeling like a spare
wheel, almost too scared to place your order when your mates are ordering
a “craft” beer by name and then discussing the tasting notes at the table,
don’t get too anxious. And ladies out there who are about to host a dinner
party and want to put on a nice spread of different beers but don’t know
where to begin, I can help.
If you are just getting into it then go for a lager from a micro-brewery. It’s a
subtle way to start and not too different a taste from what you are used to,
i.e. ‘normal’ beers like those from Windhoek and SAB. If you want something
more fruity on the tongue try a Weissbier or a Blonde beer. From there step
into the Pilsner zone where you will get a slight whiff of hops. If you want to
be a little daring try an IPA or a hoppy beer. There are loads of microbreweries
playing around with different types of hops as well as the amount of hops
they put in their beers. I personally love hoppy beers but too much hops is
no good for me. Without getting too complicated just first get to understand
the difference in styles and this will help you. It’s also a good idea to go and
visit a few breweries to get a better understanding. Call ahead and see if
they do tastings and tours and make sure you have a designated driver who
won’t be drinking.
Where to buy beer online - www.leagueofbeers.com
Richard Chennells (above) has brewed beer on 4 continents. He has visited
hundreds of breweries and tasted thousands of different beers around the
world. Richard is the owner of The George Hotel & Zululand Brewery in
Eshowe. The Zululand Brewery flagship beer Zulu Blonde has won international
awards and according to Forbes Magazine has sold more than $1 million in
only 8 weeks in the extremely competitive UK market. Currently Zulu Blonde
is only available on tap at The Pablo Esco Bar overlooking the mighty Dlinza
Forest behind the George Hotel in Eshowe. 1 hour North of Brettenwood
Coastal Estate.
Richards Current Favourite South African Beers
• Blonde - Zulu Blonde (Zululand Brewery)
• Lager - Castle Lager (SAB)
• Pilsner - Pied-Eyed Possum (Notties)
• IPA - Tipsy Tiger (Notties), Blockhouse (Devils Peak), Mandarina (CBC), Lumberjack (Jack Black)
• Stouts/Porter/Dark Lager - Ninja Inja (Zululand Brewery), Guinness
Richards Current Favourite International Beers
• Sierra Nevada
• Pale Ale
• Titan
• Fat Tire
• Otter Creek Alpine Ale
Richard Chennells: 035 474 2298/035 474 4919
COOL FACTS
• Hops has three main jobs. Aroma, bitterness & flavour.
• Beers taste better when you are in good spirits and when
you are healthy.
• Women and younger people have more sensitive
sensory receptors.
• Stouts, Dark Lager & Porters are made with Roasted Barley Malt, which gives it that dark colour.
• Keep your pint glass out of the sun. The second a ray of sunlight hits your beer it changes the taste.
Start making your own beer at home - www.beerlab.co.za,
www.brewcraft.co.za, www.thehomebrewshop.co.za,
South African Beer Guide - www.thehomebrewshop.co.za
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‘Old Girls’
Company Name: Delish Sisters
Owned by: Kate and Rebecca Lund
NEW TALENT
The big idea: Established in 2013, the Delish Sisters grew into their business slowly and smartly. They
started by offering catering for outside markets and functions – keeping their overheads small - while focusing
on what they enjoyed, which included working together, experimenting with food, and staying seasonal and
innovative. Before long their name and standing started to take root around them. Today their café thrives,
as they remain true to their original vision and deliver delicious and different food to their tables (and your
mouth) daily.
Contact:
email: info@delishsisters.co.za | website: www.delishsisters.co.za | call: 032 815 0413
Always dream big, work
darn hard and don’t be
disheartened when things
don’t turn out exactly as
you’d imagined, as most
of the time it turns out
even better.
Why Salt Rock?
The relaxed and beachy lifestyle teamed with the fact that it is one of Africa’s fastest growing residential
areas is something exciting, unique and a huge draw card to us.
What about St Anne’s?
We were exposed to so many powerful people through talks held at school and always encouraged to
‘dream big’ by our teachers. Our school friends have over the years remained our best and closest friends,
advisories, encouragers and constant supporters. Without these precious people in our lives we wouldn’t be
who we are or where we are today.
Company Name: Kapas
Owned by: Kerryn Tremearne
The big idea: Established in 2014, Kapas Baby & Toddler is an exclusive online store and platform, created
to provide all moms and moms to be (across the country), with the perfect products. Not only can you pick
up original and quirky quality baby clothing and accessories from an extensive range, but you can also
create a baby registry, making life easier for all family and friends (including the ones that don’t know what
they’re doing in this area) and ensuring that you get only the best for your baby. Kerryn noticed a gap in
the market, but she didn’t leap without comprehensive research and brainstorming. The constant increase in
page impressions and purchases speak for themselves.
Contact:
email: kerryn@kapas.co.za | www.kapas.co.za | call: 071 354 8293
Risk vs. reward?
Once I had finalised my business plan I quit my job in the corporate world, put my head down and worked
incredibly hard to launch my online store as quickly as possible. In a new business, one learns lessons and
tackles obstacles every day. It’s a continuous learning experience but incredibly rewarding when you get
things right.
Why Salt Rock?
The beauty about an online business is that everything is run/managed/tracked online and therefore you can
live and work anywhere - and I have chosen beautiful Salt Rock.
What do a couple of restaurant owners, a marketing guru, architectural designer, photographer, celebrity television chef, two online
mavens and a kitchen accessory creator have in common? At face value you would be forgiven for thinking not much - but here are some
strong similarities. They are all entrepreneurs, they are all female, they are all passionate about and committed to what they do. They all
went to the same school, St Anne’s Diocesan College in KwaZulu-Natal, they all reside along the North Coast - predominately in Salt Rock,
and they have all found their niche in a tough market.
Company Name: PeppermintPix
Owned by: Emily & Chris Allan
The big idea: The premise is simple. Capture moments and take photographs that people will want to
keep forever. Established in 2010 after writing their business plan on the back of a napkin on a flight home
from Asia, Emily and her husband Chris have never looked back. They specialise in wedding and family
photography – also snapping bumps, babies, and everything else. They do well because their focus is on
doing creative work that means something to their clients.
It’s safe to say that South Africans are fairly entrepreneurial by nature. They have to be. Small businesses and big ideas are the calling cards of our growing economy,
but to find such a diverse group of powerful woman all following their dreams and doing their thing right here on our doorstep is a fantastic snapshot of the mindset of
our younger, aspiring and inspiring generation.
Gone are the days of 9 – 5 rat races and clocking in and clocking out, now a good few make their own time – probably much longer hours than that proverbial rat race
would have demanded, but it’s worth it, because instead of selling someone else’s dreams, they are building their own, and they have all the job and life satisfaction that
comes with that. They’re doing what they want to do, living where they want to live.
Conducting a fun Q & A session with these women (and an even more fun photo op thereafter) Brettenwood Magazine got a really clear appreciation of what it takes to
play your own game and win. For some the first step was scrawling a quick business plan on the back of a napkin and committing to making it work, for others it took
patience, for still others perfect timing coupled with the urgency of now (a lease came up and they had 6 weeks to make magic happen, or miss their chance), but the
end result, no matter the path, has been deeply rewarding for all of them.
Meet 10 of the North Coast’s leading ladies.
50 | BCE MAGAZINE
If you have a great
business idea - believe in
yourself, be confident in
your decisions and go
for gold!
Contact:
email: peppermintpixstudio@gmail.com | website:www.peppermintpix.co.za | call: 032 815 0413
We came to visit friends,
saw the lifestyle, the
growing town and the
opportunity to get in before
the masses and next thing
we know its been 6 years,
we are now officially North
Coasters who live by the sea
and whose children
never wear shoes.
Risk vs. reward?
Working with your husband is not the easiest business decision to make. Not only do you need to learn how
to separate work from home you are also both relying on an unreliable income. So we have had to learn to
trust each other, take criticism and give praise when required and plan ahead.
What about St. Anne’s?
St Anne’s, taught me how to think for myself, to be confident and try new things. It taught me how to take
care of myself and not fear independence. I think these are some of the qualities you need to run your own
business.
BCE MAGAZINE |
51
‘Old Girls’
Company Name: Delish Sisters
Owned by: Kate and Rebecca Lund
NEW TALENT
The big idea: Established in 2013, the Delish Sisters grew into their business slowly and smartly. They
started by offering catering for outside markets and functions – keeping their overheads small - while focusing
on what they enjoyed, which included working together, experimenting with food, and staying seasonal and
innovative. Before long their name and standing started to take root around them. Today their café thrives,
as they remain true to their original vision and deliver delicious and different food to their tables (and your
mouth) daily.
Contact:
email: info@delishsisters.co.za | website: www.delishsisters.co.za | call: 032 815 0413
Always dream big, work
darn hard and don’t be
disheartened when things
don’t turn out exactly as
you’d imagined, as most
of the time it turns out
even better.
Why Salt Rock?
The relaxed and beachy lifestyle teamed with the fact that it is one of Africa’s fastest growing residential
areas is something exciting, unique and a huge draw card to us.
What about St Anne’s?
We were exposed to so many powerful people through talks held at school and always encouraged to
‘dream big’ by our teachers. Our school friends have over the years remained our best and closest friends,
advisories, encouragers and constant supporters. Without these precious people in our lives we wouldn’t be
who we are or where we are today.
Company Name: Kapas
Owned by: Kerryn Tremearne
The big idea: Established in 2014, Kapas Baby & Toddler is an exclusive online store and platform, created
to provide all moms and moms to be (across the country), with the perfect products. Not only can you pick
up original and quirky quality baby clothing and accessories from an extensive range, but you can also
create a baby registry, making life easier for all family and friends (including the ones that don’t know what
they’re doing in this area) and ensuring that you get only the best for your baby. Kerryn noticed a gap in
the market, but she didn’t leap without comprehensive research and brainstorming. The constant increase in
page impressions and purchases speak for themselves.
Contact:
email: kerryn@kapas.co.za | www.kapas.co.za | call: 071 354 8293
Risk vs. reward?
Once I had finalised my business plan I quit my job in the corporate world, put my head down and worked
incredibly hard to launch my online store as quickly as possible. In a new business, one learns lessons and
tackles obstacles every day. It’s a continuous learning experience but incredibly rewarding when you get
things right.
Why Salt Rock?
The beauty about an online business is that everything is run/managed/tracked online and therefore you can
live and work anywhere - and I have chosen beautiful Salt Rock.
What do a couple of restaurant owners, a marketing guru, architectural designer, photographer, celebrity television chef, two online
mavens and a kitchen accessory creator have in common? At face value you would be forgiven for thinking not much - but here are some
strong similarities. They are all entrepreneurs, they are all female, they are all passionate about and committed to what they do. They all
went to the same school, St Anne’s Diocesan College in KwaZulu-Natal, they all reside along the North Coast - predominately in Salt Rock,
and they have all found their niche in a tough market.
Company Name: PeppermintPix
Owned by: Emily & Chris Allan
The big idea: The premise is simple. Capture moments and take photographs that people will want to
keep forever. Established in 2010 after writing their business plan on the back of a napkin on a flight home
from Asia, Emily and her husband Chris have never looked back. They specialise in wedding and family
photography – also snapping bumps, babies, and everything else. They do well because their focus is on
doing creative work that means something to their clients.
It’s safe to say that South Africans are fairly entrepreneurial by nature. They have to be. Small businesses and big ideas are the calling cards of our growing economy,
but to find such a diverse group of powerful woman all following their dreams and doing their thing right here on our doorstep is a fantastic snapshot of the mindset of
our younger, aspiring and inspiring generation.
Gone are the days of 9 – 5 rat races and clocking in and clocking out, now a good few make their own time – probably much longer hours than that proverbial rat race
would have demanded, but it’s worth it, because instead of selling someone else’s dreams, they are building their own, and they have all the job and life satisfaction that
comes with that. They’re doing what they want to do, living where they want to live.
Conducting a fun Q & A session with these women (and an even more fun photo op thereafter) Brettenwood Magazine got a really clear appreciation of what it takes to
play your own game and win. For some the first step was scrawling a quick business plan on the back of a napkin and committing to making it work, for others it took
patience, for still others perfect timing coupled with the urgency of now (a lease came up and they had 6 weeks to make magic happen, or miss their chance), but the
end result, no matter the path, has been deeply rewarding for all of them.
Meet 10 of the North Coast’s leading ladies.
50 | BCE MAGAZINE
If you have a great
business idea - believe in
yourself, be confident in
your decisions and go
for gold!
Contact:
email: peppermintpixstudio@gmail.com | website:www.peppermintpix.co.za | call: 032 815 0413
We came to visit friends,
saw the lifestyle, the
growing town and the
opportunity to get in before
the masses and next thing
we know its been 6 years,
we are now officially North
Coasters who live by the sea
and whose children
never wear shoes.
Risk vs. reward?
Working with your husband is not the easiest business decision to make. Not only do you need to learn how
to separate work from home you are also both relying on an unreliable income. So we have had to learn to
trust each other, take criticism and give praise when required and plan ahead.
What about St. Anne’s?
St Anne’s, taught me how to think for myself, to be confident and try new things. It taught me how to take
care of myself and not fear independence. I think these are some of the qualities you need to run your own
business.
BCE MAGAZINE |
51
Company Name: Cara Slater Architectural Design and Décor
Company Name: Callie-Anne Cooks
Owned by: Cara Slater
Owned by: Callie-Anne Gavazzi
The big idea: Having always loved sketching and working with colour and fabrics (while her father loved
architecture and building things), a career that married these ideals seemed almost inevitable. As an interior
Architectural Designer, Cara works with architects to give clients a more in depth service with a focus on the
finer details. She project manages finishes and co-ordinates the sub-contractors. In her own words, she’s “not
scared of getting her ‘hands dirty,’ going onto site with my hard hat and boots and making sure the quality
of the build and finishes is to standard.” The results speak for themselves, with her services highly sought after
by clients and repeat clients who are looking for the ‘wow’ factor in their home.
The big idea: The brand was started in 2009 with several key touch points at its core, including: love,
food, fashion and travel. However, its function today is primarily to influence and inspire people to love food
and create their own personal journey with it. Callie-Anne partnered with NV Studios and together they
co-produce - and Callie-Anne hosts - Into The Wild, a cooking show that has been broadcast and distributed
globally through ITV Studios. The show has finished production on its second season, which will be hitting
screens around the world soon.
Contact:
email: callieannecooks@outlook.com | website: www.callie-annecooks.com
Contact:
email: caraslater@gmail.com | www.caraslaterdesigns.com | call: 082 495 4388
I can confidently say that
the friends I have made at
St Anne’s are friends for life!
There is something about the
sisterhood that is formed at
boarding school that draws
you to one another.
Why Salt Rock?
I joined my dad in property development in Salt Rock and project managed the finishes and design of a
10 -unit development. There is an abundance of new homes and new developments going up on the North
Coast and therefore a lot of opportunity for my business.
Advice for women?
I would say if you work hard you WILL be rewarded! Never doubt yourself and always try to be sincere
and humble.
Company Name: The Block Shop
Taking a chance is
really what it boils down to
for me. I had an idea and
I believed in it so much I ran with it.
Why Salt Rock?
I can live anywhere with my job really but I am originally from a small town in Zimbabwe. I think that never
leaves you. I love living by the coast and hitting the beach on weekends. But most importantly it’s a place
where I want to come home to.
Advice for women?
Dream big and work hard. Success is not something you just get. You have to work hard for it. And if you
love what you do enough and you want it enough... eventually you will get it. Draw inspiration from your
family and friends, it’s important to get encouragement from those who believe in you and love you. But most
importantly DON’T GIVE UP!
Company Name: Loaf Café
Owned by: Alice Perks
Owned by: Gina and her mother, Theresa (also a St Anne’s old girl) Rattray
The big idea: The Block Shop opened for business in August 2014, but the idea for it was hatched a whole
lot earlier, in 2011 in fact, because of a little dippy egg board that Ali and her husband Rich custom made
and took to the market. The rest grew from there. Today the Block Shop provides quality and custom engraved
handmade bamboo chopping boards to South Africa and the world. It’s functional beautiful fare for foodies
everywhere.
The big idea: To offer the area a modern country café serving wholesome homemade delicious breakfasts,
lunches and cakes. The focus is on fresh local produce and keeping food simple. Established in June 2015,
this small cozy café complete with good coffee was the product of perfect timing, with both Gina and her
mom Theresa needing a new venture, and a prime location lease coming up, all during the same window.
That perfect timing is the North Coasts great gain because as a family with food at its heart, running Loaf
Café has come naturally.
Contact:
email: hello@theblockshop.co.za | www.theblockshop.co.za
Contact:
social media handle: facebook/ twitter/ instagram - @cafeloaf | call: 032 946 1985
What about St Anne’s?
It must have [fostered entrepreneurial spirit]. My first business was selling chocolates in my dorm with a friend
for Entrepreneur class, much to the dismay of my house mistress. I am still in touch with so many girls from
school. The sisterhood doesn’t end when you leave school.
Advice for women?
Persevere no matter what.
I love Salt Rock. This area
is developing radically which
makes it a great place to be
making bamboo blocks
and to introduce our new
furniture range
launching this year.
What about the North Coast?
Ballito is growing and developing everyday; with more and more people flooding into town it made sense
to open here. Ballito living is so easy; we have everything we need at our fingertips and of course beautiful
beaches, a great community and an incredible climate.
Advice for women?
Take the risk. I remember when I first resigned to pursue my own thing- it was terrifying! But looking back; it’s
the best thing I ever did. Both the failures and the successes teach you valuable lessons, be grateful for both.
Company Name: Esque
Company Name: BrandBird Marketing Solutions
Owned by: Nikki Tyack and her business partner.
Owned by: Catherine de Lange
The big idea: Esque (derived from the word picturesque) is a stylish furniture and decor store that lives
online. Established in 2013, its pages are filled with stylish designer orientated products, inspired from trends
from around the world. The duo’s vision was straightforward, to offer simple, beautiful, design orientated
fare. Every product on their site has to pass their test - all criteria needs to be met - including: high quality,
design focused, classy, vibey, unique. That’s how they know you’ll love it.
The big idea: Working in the marketing world, Catherine noticed a disconnect between clients, their
brands and the outsourced marketing process. She founded BrandBird Marketing Solutions in 2013 to
address this problem. BrandBird offers a personal, streamlined and efficient system that offers all marketing
solutions necessary for a successful brand venture. BrandBird is essentially an extension of a clients business,
an outsourced marketing department, specialising in brand launches, brand revamps and brand management.
This boutique agency provides personalised & strategic marketing solutions and prides itself in offering
prompt responses between client briefing and successful implementation of the strategy.
Contact:
email: shop@esque.co.za | website:www.esque.co.za | call: 086 003 7783
Our website store and all
our operating systems are all
online. This allows us to live
and work from anywhere in
the world - so why not
Salt Rock?
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I believe there is an expanding
entrepreneurial culture in our
generation and in specifically
the area we are in; I don’t think
it is a coincidence that there
are a number of old girls who
are entrepreneurs in this area it is a gold mine of
opportunity at the moment.
Risk vs. reward?
My business partner, Kylie Harborth and I both trust in our faith and guidance from God. He gave us the
confidence to go ahead and start this up. We both had other work on the go when we started Esque. So a
big obstacle at the time was juggling our focus and giving Esque what it needed to launch. We also had to
teach ourselves about website coding.
What about St Anne’s?
My dad always said that the networks and friendships we make at school will come in handy later on and
will be lifelong relationships. I never really knew what he meant until we left school. We all have such a
sisterhood bond from all living together for 5 years at boarding school and I think it’s something we will
always have right up to when we are old. It’s a lovely connection and I think at some point all ‘old girls’ tap
into that connection and have found it to be beneficial.
Contact:
email: cath@brandbird.co.za | website: www.brandbird.co.za | call: 082 866 4523
Salt Rock has been my
home for the past 24
years. I have seen this
little town grow year by
year and I am excited
by the growth.
Great things are destined
for this coastal town.
Risk vs. reward?
As any person starting a new business would know, it takes determination, grit and a huge amount of
perseverance. The marketing world is flooded, so for me, it was about building relationships with my clients
and forming a trust with them, that they know, no matter what, I will always come through with a well thought
out marketing strategy.
Advice for women?
When things get tough, keep going. Always give 110%, build lasting client relationships, always over
deliver, set short and long term goals, have brand mentors, expand your knowledge by reading and sponging
off leaders in your industry. .
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Company Name: Cara Slater Architectural Design and Décor
Company Name: Callie-Anne Cooks
Owned by: Cara Slater
Owned by: Callie-Anne Gavazzi
The big idea: Having always loved sketching and working with colour and fabrics (while her father loved
architecture and building things), a career that married these ideals seemed almost inevitable. As an interior
Architectural Designer, Cara works with architects to give clients a more in depth service with a focus on the
finer details. She project manages finishes and co-ordinates the sub-contractors. In her own words, she’s “not
scared of getting her ‘hands dirty,’ going onto site with my hard hat and boots and making sure the quality
of the build and finishes is to standard.” The results speak for themselves, with her services highly sought after
by clients and repeat clients who are looking for the ‘wow’ factor in their home.
The big idea: The brand was started in 2009 with several key touch points at its core, including: love,
food, fashion and travel. However, its function today is primarily to influence and inspire people to love food
and create their own personal journey with it. Callie-Anne partnered with NV Studios and together they
co-produce - and Callie-Anne hosts - Into The Wild, a cooking show that has been broadcast and distributed
globally through ITV Studios. The show has finished production on its second season, which will be hitting
screens around the world soon.
Contact:
email: callieannecooks@outlook.com | website: www.callie-annecooks.com
Contact:
email: caraslater@gmail.com | www.caraslaterdesigns.com | call: 082 495 4388
I can confidently say that
the friends I have made at
St Anne’s are friends for life!
There is something about the
sisterhood that is formed at
boarding school that draws
you to one another.
Why Salt Rock?
I joined my dad in property development in Salt Rock and project managed the finishes and design of a
10 -unit development. There is an abundance of new homes and new developments going up on the North
Coast and therefore a lot of opportunity for my business.
Advice for women?
I would say if you work hard you WILL be rewarded! Never doubt yourself and always try to be sincere
and humble.
Company Name: The Block Shop
Taking a chance is
really what it boils down to
for me. I had an idea and
I believed in it so much I ran with it.
Why Salt Rock?
I can live anywhere with my job really but I am originally from a small town in Zimbabwe. I think that never
leaves you. I love living by the coast and hitting the beach on weekends. But most importantly it’s a place
where I want to come home to.
Advice for women?
Dream big and work hard. Success is not something you just get. You have to work hard for it. And if you
love what you do enough and you want it enough... eventually you will get it. Draw inspiration from your
family and friends, it’s important to get encouragement from those who believe in you and love you. But most
importantly DON’T GIVE UP!
Company Name: Loaf Café
Owned by: Alice Perks
Owned by: Gina and her mother, Theresa (also a St Anne’s old girl) Rattray
The big idea: The Block Shop opened for business in August 2014, but the idea for it was hatched a whole
lot earlier, in 2011 in fact, because of a little dippy egg board that Ali and her husband Rich custom made
and took to the market. The rest grew from there. Today the Block Shop provides quality and custom engraved
handmade bamboo chopping boards to South Africa and the world. It’s functional beautiful fare for foodies
everywhere.
The big idea: To offer the area a modern country café serving wholesome homemade delicious breakfasts,
lunches and cakes. The focus is on fresh local produce and keeping food simple. Established in June 2015,
this small cozy café complete with good coffee was the product of perfect timing, with both Gina and her
mom Theresa needing a new venture, and a prime location lease coming up, all during the same window.
That perfect timing is the North Coasts great gain because as a family with food at its heart, running Loaf
Café has come naturally.
Contact:
email: hello@theblockshop.co.za | www.theblockshop.co.za
Contact:
social media handle: facebook/ twitter/ instagram - @cafeloaf | call: 032 946 1985
What about St Anne’s?
It must have [fostered entrepreneurial spirit]. My first business was selling chocolates in my dorm with a friend
for Entrepreneur class, much to the dismay of my house mistress. I am still in touch with so many girls from
school. The sisterhood doesn’t end when you leave school.
Advice for women?
Persevere no matter what.
I love Salt Rock. This area
is developing radically which
makes it a great place to be
making bamboo blocks
and to introduce our new
furniture range
launching this year.
What about the North Coast?
Ballito is growing and developing everyday; with more and more people flooding into town it made sense
to open here. Ballito living is so easy; we have everything we need at our fingertips and of course beautiful
beaches, a great community and an incredible climate.
Advice for women?
Take the risk. I remember when I first resigned to pursue my own thing- it was terrifying! But looking back; it’s
the best thing I ever did. Both the failures and the successes teach you valuable lessons, be grateful for both.
Company Name: Esque
Company Name: BrandBird Marketing Solutions
Owned by: Nikki Tyack and her business partner.
Owned by: Catherine de Lange
The big idea: Esque (derived from the word picturesque) is a stylish furniture and decor store that lives
online. Established in 2013, its pages are filled with stylish designer orientated products, inspired from trends
from around the world. The duo’s vision was straightforward, to offer simple, beautiful, design orientated
fare. Every product on their site has to pass their test - all criteria needs to be met - including: high quality,
design focused, classy, vibey, unique. That’s how they know you’ll love it.
The big idea: Working in the marketing world, Catherine noticed a disconnect between clients, their
brands and the outsourced marketing process. She founded BrandBird Marketing Solutions in 2013 to
address this problem. BrandBird offers a personal, streamlined and efficient system that offers all marketing
solutions necessary for a successful brand venture. BrandBird is essentially an extension of a clients business,
an outsourced marketing department, specialising in brand launches, brand revamps and brand management.
This boutique agency provides personalised & strategic marketing solutions and prides itself in offering
prompt responses between client briefing and successful implementation of the strategy.
Contact:
email: shop@esque.co.za | website:www.esque.co.za | call: 086 003 7783
Our website store and all
our operating systems are all
online. This allows us to live
and work from anywhere in
the world - so why not
Salt Rock?
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I believe there is an expanding
entrepreneurial culture in our
generation and in specifically
the area we are in; I don’t think
it is a coincidence that there
are a number of old girls who
are entrepreneurs in this area it is a gold mine of
opportunity at the moment.
Risk vs. reward?
My business partner, Kylie Harborth and I both trust in our faith and guidance from God. He gave us the
confidence to go ahead and start this up. We both had other work on the go when we started Esque. So a
big obstacle at the time was juggling our focus and giving Esque what it needed to launch. We also had to
teach ourselves about website coding.
What about St Anne’s?
My dad always said that the networks and friendships we make at school will come in handy later on and
will be lifelong relationships. I never really knew what he meant until we left school. We all have such a
sisterhood bond from all living together for 5 years at boarding school and I think it’s something we will
always have right up to when we are old. It’s a lovely connection and I think at some point all ‘old girls’ tap
into that connection and have found it to be beneficial.
Contact:
email: cath@brandbird.co.za | website: www.brandbird.co.za | call: 082 866 4523
Salt Rock has been my
home for the past 24
years. I have seen this
little town grow year by
year and I am excited
by the growth.
Great things are destined
for this coastal town.
Risk vs. reward?
As any person starting a new business would know, it takes determination, grit and a huge amount of
perseverance. The marketing world is flooded, so for me, it was about building relationships with my clients
and forming a trust with them, that they know, no matter what, I will always come through with a well thought
out marketing strategy.
Advice for women?
When things get tough, keep going. Always give 110%, build lasting client relationships, always over
deliver, set short and long term goals, have brand mentors, expand your knowledge by reading and sponging
off leaders in your industry. .
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ELECTRICAL AND DIGITAL BUILDING
INFRASTRUCTURES
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EXPERTS IN:
• Aluminium Windows
• Suspended Ceilings
• Awnings/Carports
Serving commercial, industrial and
residential buildings alike.
• Aluminium Doors
• Sliding Security
Doors & Windows
• Partitioning
• Whirly Birds
Legrand, the global specialist in electrical and digital building
infrastructures, opened its South African subsidiary in 1985
and has developed a comprehensive distribution network across
southern Africa.
Legrand offers a complete range of specific solutions & services
for each type of building: homes, shops, hotels, healthcare
establishments, schools, offices, industrial facilities, etc.
• Shopfronts
• Flyscreens
With around 200 000 catalogue items, the Group provides all
products required for electrical & digital building installations,
particularly as integrated systems.
• Showers
• Blinds
• Glass
Legrand offers a wide range of products and offers specialist
technical advice on:
AWNINGS & CARPORTS
•
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Umhlanga New Town Centre, Umhlanga
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PEARSON HOME FEATURE
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Retire in style
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PEARSON HOME FEATURE
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PEARSON HOME FEATURE
Sitting down with Rais and Cheryl Pearson, a couple of things become
evident almost immediately. Firstly, their ‘home’ is with each other. Secondly,
their ‘house’ is in Brettenwood Coastal Estate – and they couldn’t be happier
with their decision to move here.
A sentiment that kept cropping up throughout our conversation was how
lucky they felt to live here. When you take a tour around their beautiful and
immaculate new home you can see the great attention to detail – the love –
poured into every choice, every addition, every feature, in creating a space
that they are excited to retire to.
We sat outside and chatted on a beautiful still summers evening, listening to
the birds twittering into the twilight as they pointed out certain trees to me
and told me about their first meeting 50 odd years ago, when they were in
Grade 6 and 7 respectively. They spoke about their lifetime (quite literally)
together, as well as what drew them to Brettenwood, as a place to live, so
far away from their kids – all raising their own families up in Johannesburg.
When you have lived your life at a certain speed, it’s quite something to
slowly take your foot off the gas and coast a little… but that’s exactly what
you have to do along the North Coast, which has taken some getting used
to. It’s so different to the Johannesburg hustle and bustle, which they navigated
for more than 30 years. Life is more peaceful, more tranquil and it moves at
its own easy pace here. But now that they are acclimatised they don’t want
it any other way, nor do they want to live in any other corner of the country.
As for life on Brettenwood Coastal Estate, it has been everything they hoped
it would be and more.
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Once, when visiting Brettenwood, a duiker leapt
out in front of them. They left the estate that day
as new homeowners thinking to themselves, if
they saw a duiker again it would be proof that
they made the right decision - they have seen one
just about every day since moving in.
Welcomed with open arms by the self named Brettenwood ‘Foresters’ –
a part of the collective that is focused on the Forest Village (retirement)
community, they have been introduced to a world filled with warmth and
sociability. The result is that when the Pearsons aren’t enjoying time in front of
their side by side laptops in their smartly designed kitchen come office nook,
or sitting in the garden enjoying the peace, quiet and each other’s company,
they are travelling, taking beautiful photos or mountain biking, with loads
more activities to start getting involved in when they feel the time is right.
But what really got this new chapter going? Where did it all begin?
Having been born and raised in the greater KwaZulu-Natal area, marrying
here and starting to raise their family here it was always part of the plan to
return to our coast, despite living for so long and setting down such roots
elsewhere in the country. They investigated several estates in several provinces
but Brettenwood kept calling them back. It was calling them home.
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PEARSON HOME FEATURE
Sitting down with Rais and Cheryl Pearson, a couple of things become
evident almost immediately. Firstly, their ‘home’ is with each other. Secondly,
their ‘house’ is in Brettenwood Coastal Estate – and they couldn’t be happier
with their decision to move here.
A sentiment that kept cropping up throughout our conversation was how
lucky they felt to live here. When you take a tour around their beautiful and
immaculate new home you can see the great attention to detail – the love –
poured into every choice, every addition, every feature, in creating a space
that they are excited to retire to.
We sat outside and chatted on a beautiful still summers evening, listening to
the birds twittering into the twilight as they pointed out certain trees to me
and told me about their first meeting 50 odd years ago, when they were in
Grade 6 and 7 respectively. They spoke about their lifetime (quite literally)
together, as well as what drew them to Brettenwood, as a place to live, so
far away from their kids – all raising their own families up in Johannesburg.
When you have lived your life at a certain speed, it’s quite something to
slowly take your foot off the gas and coast a little… but that’s exactly what
you have to do along the North Coast, which has taken some getting used
to. It’s so different to the Johannesburg hustle and bustle, which they navigated
for more than 30 years. Life is more peaceful, more tranquil and it moves at
its own easy pace here. But now that they are acclimatised they don’t want
it any other way, nor do they want to live in any other corner of the country.
As for life on Brettenwood Coastal Estate, it has been everything they hoped
it would be and more.
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Once, when visiting Brettenwood, a duiker leapt
out in front of them. They left the estate that day
as new homeowners thinking to themselves, if
they saw a duiker again it would be proof that
they made the right decision - they have seen one
just about every day since moving in.
Welcomed with open arms by the self named Brettenwood ‘Foresters’ –
a part of the collective that is focused on the Forest Village (retirement)
community, they have been introduced to a world filled with warmth and
sociability. The result is that when the Pearsons aren’t enjoying time in front of
their side by side laptops in their smartly designed kitchen come office nook,
or sitting in the garden enjoying the peace, quiet and each other’s company,
they are travelling, taking beautiful photos or mountain biking, with loads
more activities to start getting involved in when they feel the time is right.
But what really got this new chapter going? Where did it all begin?
Having been born and raised in the greater KwaZulu-Natal area, marrying
here and starting to raise their family here it was always part of the plan to
return to our coast, despite living for so long and setting down such roots
elsewhere in the country. They investigated several estates in several provinces
but Brettenwood kept calling them back. It was calling them home.
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WEALTH WISE BY SUSAN MERCER
Making 2016
FINANCIALLY VIABLE
Susan Mercer is a certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Wealth Coach.
T
031 266 3313 / 031 267 0308
E
susan@wealthcoaching.co.za
W www.wealthcoaching.co.za
Hello 2016. It has been one of our most interesting introductions to the new
year yet…. Yes, our economy is in a transitional state. Yes, things have been a
bit trying for some of us, as we attempt to balance escalating prices with our
established standard of living. But the good news is that it is still possible to
make this an incredibly successful financial year. Here are just a few pointers
to get us back onto the right foot.
Pay yourself first
They moved into their Brettenwood Lakes apartment in August 2014 but in
a whirlwind of change, signed for their new property in Harrier Close in
September of the same year. The site was introduced to them by Home &
Country Property agent Greg Simmonds - he took them to a piece of what
was at the time, empty veld and said “this is going to be your new house,”
he was right.
The build began in earnest in January 2015, with the Pearsons taking
occupancy in December, seeing out the year in style. The road to occupancy
was an interesting one for both of them, and with keen photographer Cheryl
documenting the process, there is a photo-book or two that can illustrate that
journey.
What is most evident though is that there was a genuine excitement that
manifested itself in the creation of something uniquely theirs. The house was
a package, but they made their own choices with regards to additional
features, like their deck and their fittings, including a ‘shadowline’ ceiling
and their tiles – both specially selected to offer a feeling of space, to their
bathroom vanities and fixtures.
The build was run by the Bateleur Group whom the Pearson’s cannot speak
more highly of, specifically their project controller Wendy Hardman and
project manager Riaan Opperman, who were outstanding and incredibly
accommodating of their needs. The finished product is exactly what Rais
and Cheryl were hoping for… and stands as the quite literal embodiment of
their retirement dream.
And, just in case you’re wondering, the spare room is always ready for the
kids and grandchildren when they come down to visit.
Treat yourself like your creditor and set up a debit order and deposit 5 - 10%
of your salary into a savings account or investment account. Never wait to
see what you have at the end of the month to save, chances are you would
have squandered on cluttering up your home or cupboards with things you
don’t really need or want.
Be patient – buy and hold
3/4 Banks are not your friends
You need to shop around and fight for your rate – remember every 0.50%
on a 20-year bank rate adds millions to what you are actually paying the
bank. Apply through a bond broker as well as to direct companies such as
SA Home Loans or Ooba. The criteria of applying for a bond is strict since the
recession, which is ultimately a good thing for you the consumer. But remember,
don’t accept the rate that the bank gives you, the lower the rate the better
for you – exhaust all possibilities before you sign on the dotted line. Do not
have an interest only bond re-payment nor a 30-year bond repayment – this
may look attractive to you but if you look at the figures it is keeping you in
debt longer
With the right planning and problem solving in place, 2016 may actually turn
into one of our best years yet.
Do not cash out of unit trusts and retirement plans because the markets have
gone down. The majority of investors do this causing huge financial pain for
themselves. If you are patient the returns on the stock market are stable and
usually positive but if you look at them yearly they can vary dramatically.
Make sure you have included a good portion of offshore, (South Africa makes
up 2% of the world stock market,) make sure you don’t have all your eggs in
one basket! Be patient, if you’re investing for your retirement, then your plan
is for things to last at least 20 years.
Learn about good debt and bad debt
South Africans love debt, borrowing and spending money is as important as
our other favourite past times braai’s, rugby and moaning about the country.
Debt can sink you faster than the Titanic. Good debt is your bond and
investing in education, bad debt is anything that declines in value – any
disposable item – clothes, vacations, gifts, dinner out and even your car –
admittedly we can’t afford to buy cars for cash but keeping them for 5 years
longer instead of re-buying them every 5 years could well be one of the wisest
financial decisions you can make.
If you can’t afford to pay cash, then you can’t afford it
Big life lesson here, credit cards make things easily available yet you easily
lose track of what you spend. How much harder is it to hand over cash than
it is a piece of plastic?
Budget
Team Build:
Architect: CA Architects - 032 946 3830
Builder: Bateleur Construction - 032 525 336
Project Administration Controller: Wendy Hardman (Bateleur Construction)
Contracts Manager: Riaan Opperman (Bateleur Construction)
Habiscape: Morgan - 032 525 3258
Kitchens For You: 031 561 1555
Tiletoria: Brendon Quail - 031 459 0049
Special Features and finishes:
Window Decor: Graham Hardman Interiors
2 x 1000 Litre water tanks
Deck: Deckwood
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The most common reason for financial failure is that people have no idea
how much they are spending or even what they are earning! Start by listing
all of your income streams and then write down your fixed costs. Once you
have this list you can start drawing up your budget – then the fun starts – start
cutting down all those unnecessary expenses - like restaurants, alcohol, movies
and travel and bring them more into line with your income. Ask yourself what
you can live with, live without and what your focus is for your life.
Budget for your budget busters
Christmas, holidays, retrenchment, car hassles are always on the cards and
we therefore need to create a rainy day fund to ensure we aren’t caught short
when one of them strikes.
The easiest place to cut back on your budget is clothing and entertainment.
Sad but true.
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WEALTH WISE BY SUSAN MERCER
Making 2016
FINANCIALLY VIABLE
Susan Mercer is a certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Wealth Coach.
T
031 266 3313 / 031 267 0308
E
susan@wealthcoaching.co.za
W www.wealthcoaching.co.za
Hello 2016. It has been one of our most interesting introductions to the new
year yet…. Yes, our economy is in a transitional state. Yes, things have been a
bit trying for some of us, as we attempt to balance escalating prices with our
established standard of living. But the good news is that it is still possible to
make this an incredibly successful financial year. Here are just a few pointers
to get us back onto the right foot.
Pay yourself first
They moved into their Brettenwood Lakes apartment in August 2014 but in
a whirlwind of change, signed for their new property in Harrier Close in
September of the same year. The site was introduced to them by Home &
Country Property agent Greg Simmonds - he took them to a piece of what
was at the time, empty veld and said “this is going to be your new house,”
he was right.
The build began in earnest in January 2015, with the Pearsons taking
occupancy in December, seeing out the year in style. The road to occupancy
was an interesting one for both of them, and with keen photographer Cheryl
documenting the process, there is a photo-book or two that can illustrate that
journey.
What is most evident though is that there was a genuine excitement that
manifested itself in the creation of something uniquely theirs. The house was
a package, but they made their own choices with regards to additional
features, like their deck and their fittings, including a ‘shadowline’ ceiling
and their tiles – both specially selected to offer a feeling of space, to their
bathroom vanities and fixtures.
The build was run by the Bateleur Group whom the Pearson’s cannot speak
more highly of, specifically their project controller Wendy Hardman and
project manager Riaan Opperman, who were outstanding and incredibly
accommodating of their needs. The finished product is exactly what Rais
and Cheryl were hoping for… and stands as the quite literal embodiment of
their retirement dream.
And, just in case you’re wondering, the spare room is always ready for the
kids and grandchildren when they come down to visit.
Treat yourself like your creditor and set up a debit order and deposit 5 - 10%
of your salary into a savings account or investment account. Never wait to
see what you have at the end of the month to save, chances are you would
have squandered on cluttering up your home or cupboards with things you
don’t really need or want.
Be patient – buy and hold
3/4 Banks are not your friends
You need to shop around and fight for your rate – remember every 0.50%
on a 20-year bank rate adds millions to what you are actually paying the
bank. Apply through a bond broker as well as to direct companies such as
SA Home Loans or Ooba. The criteria of applying for a bond is strict since the
recession, which is ultimately a good thing for you the consumer. But remember,
don’t accept the rate that the bank gives you, the lower the rate the better
for you – exhaust all possibilities before you sign on the dotted line. Do not
have an interest only bond re-payment nor a 30-year bond repayment – this
may look attractive to you but if you look at the figures it is keeping you in
debt longer
With the right planning and problem solving in place, 2016 may actually turn
into one of our best years yet.
Do not cash out of unit trusts and retirement plans because the markets have
gone down. The majority of investors do this causing huge financial pain for
themselves. If you are patient the returns on the stock market are stable and
usually positive but if you look at them yearly they can vary dramatically.
Make sure you have included a good portion of offshore, (South Africa makes
up 2% of the world stock market,) make sure you don’t have all your eggs in
one basket! Be patient, if you’re investing for your retirement, then your plan
is for things to last at least 20 years.
Learn about good debt and bad debt
South Africans love debt, borrowing and spending money is as important as
our other favourite past times braai’s, rugby and moaning about the country.
Debt can sink you faster than the Titanic. Good debt is your bond and
investing in education, bad debt is anything that declines in value – any
disposable item – clothes, vacations, gifts, dinner out and even your car –
admittedly we can’t afford to buy cars for cash but keeping them for 5 years
longer instead of re-buying them every 5 years could well be one of the wisest
financial decisions you can make.
If you can’t afford to pay cash, then you can’t afford it
Big life lesson here, credit cards make things easily available yet you easily
lose track of what you spend. How much harder is it to hand over cash than
it is a piece of plastic?
Budget
Team Build:
Architect: CA Architects - 032 946 3830
Builder: Bateleur Construction - 032 525 336
Project Administration Controller: Wendy Hardman (Bateleur Construction)
Contracts Manager: Riaan Opperman (Bateleur Construction)
Habiscape: Morgan - 032 525 3258
Kitchens For You: 031 561 1555
Tiletoria: Brendon Quail - 031 459 0049
Special Features and finishes:
Window Decor: Graham Hardman Interiors
2 x 1000 Litre water tanks
Deck: Deckwood
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The most common reason for financial failure is that people have no idea
how much they are spending or even what they are earning! Start by listing
all of your income streams and then write down your fixed costs. Once you
have this list you can start drawing up your budget – then the fun starts – start
cutting down all those unnecessary expenses - like restaurants, alcohol, movies
and travel and bring them more into line with your income. Ask yourself what
you can live with, live without and what your focus is for your life.
Budget for your budget busters
Christmas, holidays, retrenchment, car hassles are always on the cards and
we therefore need to create a rainy day fund to ensure we aren’t caught short
when one of them strikes.
The easiest place to cut back on your budget is clothing and entertainment.
Sad but true.
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61
THE SKIN-NY ON BEAUTY
GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT BY KERRYN GIBSON
TAKING ‘STOCK’
OF YOUR HEALTH
Kerryn Gibson is a registered Dietitian, specialising in Child & Sports Nutrition
(BSc Diet, PGDip Diet, Dip. Sport Nutrition).
T 082 574 2730 E kerryn@durbandietitian.com W www.durbandietitian.com
Whether you are a stay-at-home or working mom, a bachelor, a
young professional or retired, we all at some point forget to plan
ahead when it comes to dinner time.
The worst thing that you can do on the way home, after a busy
day, is to stop at a store, restaurant or take-away and buy a
convenience meal – no matter how healthy or ‘fat free’ the label
tells you it is.
A common misconception is that cooking a healthy meal takes
time as well as fancy ingredients. The truth however is that a
super healthy, simple, functional meal can also be super easy
to make.
The trick is to keep a few specific items on your grocery list and
in your kitchen as staples. These are foods that have a relatively
long shelf life and can be put together in various combinations
to make up a nutritious meal.
The first thing to consider is protein. Items like eggs, tinned fish,
smoked chicken, cottage cheese, lean biltong, tofu, smoked or
pickled fish are all excellent sources of protein. These are all
versatile ingredients that will keep without having to be frozen.
There should always be fresh vegetables and salad
ingredients in your fridge.
A good selection that keep well and last, provided they are
refrigerated include: carrots, tomatoes, onions, baby spinach,
broccoli, peppers, cabbage, cauliflower, butternut, gemsquash,
beetroot and corn (on the cob or mini) – to name a few. A good
tip is to keep your salad leaves and other “soft” salad ingredients
in a sealed plastic container in the fridge to maximise shelf life.
Some frozen vegetables stashed in the freezer can also be a
good last resort as they cook in minutes.
Then starches. Why is everybody still so afraid of carbohydrates?
They provide a valuable source of fuel for muscles and the brain
as well as essential vitamins. Carbohydrates are particularly
important for growing children and for those who are exercising.
Good options that cook easily include sweet potato, tinned
lentils, tinned beans, tinned chickpeas, wholewheat couscous
and wholewheat pasta.
THE AFRICAN SUN VS.
YOUR SKIN
Other store cupboard staples should include flavourings, like
garlic, ginger, dried herbs, dried spices, lemon juice, oils and
vinegars.
Considering that a meal should contain all of the above
elements, you can now let your creative juices get to work and
put together delicious combinations for supper time.
A few examples could include;
• A frittata (aka omelette) with eggs, tomatoes, onions,
peppers and sweet potato.
• A salad with smoked fish, baby spinach, carrots, cabbage and cannellini beans.
• Couscous with smoked chicken, roasted butternut, peppers and roasted red onion.
• A salad with biltong, chickpeas, steamed broccoli, beetroot and a cottage cheese dressing.
• Pasta with roasted baby tomatoes, onion, corn and
tinned fish.
• Baked sweet potato with cottage cheese and a fresh
salad with spinach, tomatoes, red onions and baby corn.
Sounds good enough to eat, and it is.
Written by Laura Channing
I am UK born which means that the South African sun has taken a
bit of getting used to, but I have noticed that it takes some getting
used to for people born here too. It’s just that strong, that
powerful, and its effect on our skin is noticeable.
Advice
More and more people are now becoming aware of how the sun can age your
skin and affect it negatively, however there are still a large contingent that
remain ‘sun worshippers’. People come to Laura Channing Spa & Skin concerned
about ageing. They want advice on how to prevent the effects of ageing and
on how to get younger looking, firmer skin. What people have to understand
is that we can help improve your skin, but only if you commit to regular facials
followed by a good skincare routine. You also have to commit to staying out
of the way of those harmful African rays that we all love so much. Love hurts
basically.
The older generation can slow down that ageing process by protecting their
skin with an SPF. They should also have a facial once a month to help lift and
firm the skin.
The younger generation needs to make a conscious effort from a young age
to protect their face using a SPF 30 everyday. While on the beach / in direct
sunlight they should be using SPF 50.
Favourite Sun Care Product
Natural Lab SPF 30 for the face R180
Sunscreen does more than protect you from cancer and sunburn, it also protects
you against photoaging.
What is Photoaging?
Photoaging is frequent and repeated sun exposure and sunburns, which
accelerate aging of the skin, making you look older than you are.
Effects of Sun Exposure
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Freckles, pigmentation, large brown spots
Dry and rough textured skin
Thinning of the skin, loss of skin tone which causes sagging
Deep wrinkling, crows feet around the eye area
Fine red blood vessels appearing on the cheeks, nose and ears
Facts About UV Rays
• You can’t feel UV damaging your skin. It’s happening even when the sun doesn’t feel hot and when it’s cloudy.
• UV Rays penetrate through glass. i.e. They even get you while you’re driving.
62 | BCE MAGAZINE
Laura Channing Spa & Skin is a beautiful boutique spa, offering an upmarket
experience to locals and holidaymakers. Using luxury skincare ranges and
quality products, and coupling these with skilled beauty therapists, Laura
Channing and her team ensure best results.
T 073 090 9954 E info@laurachanning.co.za W www.laurachanning.co.za
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63
THE SKIN-NY ON BEAUTY
GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT BY KERRYN GIBSON
TAKING ‘STOCK’
OF YOUR HEALTH
Kerryn Gibson is a registered Dietitian, specialising in Child & Sports Nutrition
(BSc Diet, PGDip Diet, Dip. Sport Nutrition).
T 082 574 2730 E kerryn@durbandietitian.com W www.durbandietitian.com
Whether you are a stay-at-home or working mom, a bachelor, a
young professional or retired, we all at some point forget to plan
ahead when it comes to dinner time.
The worst thing that you can do on the way home, after a busy
day, is to stop at a store, restaurant or take-away and buy a
convenience meal – no matter how healthy or ‘fat free’ the label
tells you it is.
A common misconception is that cooking a healthy meal takes
time as well as fancy ingredients. The truth however is that a
super healthy, simple, functional meal can also be super easy
to make.
The trick is to keep a few specific items on your grocery list and
in your kitchen as staples. These are foods that have a relatively
long shelf life and can be put together in various combinations
to make up a nutritious meal.
The first thing to consider is protein. Items like eggs, tinned fish,
smoked chicken, cottage cheese, lean biltong, tofu, smoked or
pickled fish are all excellent sources of protein. These are all
versatile ingredients that will keep without having to be frozen.
There should always be fresh vegetables and salad
ingredients in your fridge.
A good selection that keep well and last, provided they are
refrigerated include: carrots, tomatoes, onions, baby spinach,
broccoli, peppers, cabbage, cauliflower, butternut, gemsquash,
beetroot and corn (on the cob or mini) – to name a few. A good
tip is to keep your salad leaves and other “soft” salad ingredients
in a sealed plastic container in the fridge to maximise shelf life.
Some frozen vegetables stashed in the freezer can also be a
good last resort as they cook in minutes.
Then starches. Why is everybody still so afraid of carbohydrates?
They provide a valuable source of fuel for muscles and the brain
as well as essential vitamins. Carbohydrates are particularly
important for growing children and for those who are exercising.
Good options that cook easily include sweet potato, tinned
lentils, tinned beans, tinned chickpeas, wholewheat couscous
and wholewheat pasta.
THE AFRICAN SUN VS.
YOUR SKIN
Other store cupboard staples should include flavourings, like
garlic, ginger, dried herbs, dried spices, lemon juice, oils and
vinegars.
Considering that a meal should contain all of the above
elements, you can now let your creative juices get to work and
put together delicious combinations for supper time.
A few examples could include;
• A frittata (aka omelette) with eggs, tomatoes, onions,
peppers and sweet potato.
• A salad with smoked fish, baby spinach, carrots, cabbage and cannellini beans.
• Couscous with smoked chicken, roasted butternut, peppers and roasted red onion.
• A salad with biltong, chickpeas, steamed broccoli, beetroot and a cottage cheese dressing.
• Pasta with roasted baby tomatoes, onion, corn and
tinned fish.
• Baked sweet potato with cottage cheese and a fresh
salad with spinach, tomatoes, red onions and baby corn.
Sounds good enough to eat, and it is.
Written by Laura Channing
I am UK born which means that the South African sun has taken a
bit of getting used to, but I have noticed that it takes some getting
used to for people born here too. It’s just that strong, that
powerful, and its effect on our skin is noticeable.
Advice
More and more people are now becoming aware of how the sun can age your
skin and affect it negatively, however there are still a large contingent that
remain ‘sun worshippers’. People come to Laura Channing Spa & Skin concerned
about ageing. They want advice on how to prevent the effects of ageing and
on how to get younger looking, firmer skin. What people have to understand
is that we can help improve your skin, but only if you commit to regular facials
followed by a good skincare routine. You also have to commit to staying out
of the way of those harmful African rays that we all love so much. Love hurts
basically.
The older generation can slow down that ageing process by protecting their
skin with an SPF. They should also have a facial once a month to help lift and
firm the skin.
The younger generation needs to make a conscious effort from a young age
to protect their face using a SPF 30 everyday. While on the beach / in direct
sunlight they should be using SPF 50.
Favourite Sun Care Product
Natural Lab SPF 30 for the face R180
Sunscreen does more than protect you from cancer and sunburn, it also protects
you against photoaging.
What is Photoaging?
Photoaging is frequent and repeated sun exposure and sunburns, which
accelerate aging of the skin, making you look older than you are.
Effects of Sun Exposure
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Freckles, pigmentation, large brown spots
Dry and rough textured skin
Thinning of the skin, loss of skin tone which causes sagging
Deep wrinkling, crows feet around the eye area
Fine red blood vessels appearing on the cheeks, nose and ears
Facts About UV Rays
• You can’t feel UV damaging your skin. It’s happening even when the sun doesn’t feel hot and when it’s cloudy.
• UV Rays penetrate through glass. i.e. They even get you while you’re driving.
62 | BCE MAGAZINE
Laura Channing Spa & Skin is a beautiful boutique spa, offering an upmarket
experience to locals and holidaymakers. Using luxury skincare ranges and
quality products, and coupling these with skilled beauty therapists, Laura
Channing and her team ensure best results.
T 073 090 9954 E info@laurachanning.co.za W www.laurachanning.co.za
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HOW TO ADAPT
INSIDE DESIGN
THE LATEST TRENDS
to suit your North Coast home
Instead of a square or rectangle coffee table,
group together round stools and side tables of
the same colour and look to make up a coffee
table arrangement in the middle of your lounge.
Written by Cara Slater - Owner, Cara Slater Architectural Design and Décor
T 082 495 4388 E caraslater@gmail.com W www.caraslaterdesigns.com
What is currently on trend is not always suitable for every home.
Sometimes it’s best to take elements of what you see in the latest décor
magazines and adapt them to suit you instead of the other way around.
Culture is an interesting influence on decor, and with Zululand
on our doorstep; it’s always appealing to include a subtle ethnic
touch, as I have done here with the choice of the rug.
Amongst the other accessories I have included are ceramic wall
hanging vases. Arrange a few of these on a wall as a feature, as
this will add to your tropical theme and make up some of your
wall art.
You can include global ethnic pieces that will never date. In fact, most ethnic prints
around the world carry similar lines. As most North Coast homes have tiles or other
hard surfaced floors it is essential to soften the area with a rug. But don’t be scared of
variation, the key to executing this well is by keeping a similar colour and theme, in other
words the different pieces must “tell the same story.” I have shown 2 different rugs that
could work. While one may be used in a large central room, perhaps the other can be
used on the patio, in this way the theme is carried through.
Hertex
Indoor Rug - Panja
R7300 (incl vat)
Cécile & Boyd
Side Table
R2730 (incl vat)
Esque Online
Studio Egg Vase
R547.50 (incl vat)
Cécile & Boyd
PL2
R8200 (incl vat)
Cécile & Boyd
Stool
R1730 (incl vat)
A safe bet for furniture is to mix classic and contemporary pieces or up style a
classic piece so that it becomes a contemporary piece. The other option is to keep
your accent furniture in its raw/natural form, like a raw timber chair. These pieces
are your wow factor pieces and you can arrange them as your occasional chairs
with plain coloured sofas or use them as accent pieces on either side of a server.
Other raw materials you can use are cane and tan leather all of which are very
well suited to the tropical area we live in. Make sure the bamboo or
Hertex
Outdoor Rug - Rubix Cinder
R4900 (incl vat)
Hertex
Grove Palm - Outdoor
R750 per meter (ex vat)
rattan piece is a modern design and it won’t date.
Tropical fabrics and wallpapers
are here to stay, mix them with
geometrics and other tropical prints.
Cécile & Boyd
PT12
R6200 (incl vat)
Esque Online
Aldus Vase
R399 (incl vat)
Don’t be scared to mix pattern on pattern - but the
trick here is to mix them with other similar patterns
that carry the same theme, like I have done with
the tropical Palm prints. Use these prints as cushion
fabrics on a plain sofa. Then extract some of the
colours in the fabrics and add geometric fabrics to
accent the colour scheme.
Esque Online
Rhino
R367.50 (incl vat)
Hertex
Timeout Acid - Outdoor
R750 per meter (ex vat)
Esque Online
Paper Bin
R349 (incl vat)
Hertex
Toucan Bouquet - Outdoor
R750 per meter (ex vat)
Esque Online
Geometric Crown Bowl
R499 (incl vat)
The cooler jewel colours, like teal and emerald green, are lovely
to work with considering our climate. They echo the colours of
the ocean and the indigenous forests. Acid yellow is a
lovely colour to add some punch to the colour
scheme it contrasts beautifully against dark
charcoal and khaki. When choosing fabrics for our
For your accessories you can group ceramics and
ornaments of the same colour but go for a variety of
Cécile & Boyd
Standing Lamp
R2990 (incl vat)
shapes and sizes, similar to what I have done on this page.
climate, it’s best to go with light fabrics and not heavy velvets.
In addition, I have used metallic accessories to make the room slightly
more contemporary, like the standing lamp on a marble base. Grey
and white marble is here to stay.
Add interest to your scatters with patchwork
stitching and beadwork.
Esque Online
Couch
Price on request
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Esque Online
Scatter
R599 (incl vat)
Esque Online
Price on request
Hertex
Pyramid Sunshine - Scatter
R570 per meter (incl vat)
These are common design features that will serve most
North Coast homes well. But remember, the trend must
adapt to you and your home and its finishes and
architecture, not the other way around.
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65
HOW TO ADAPT
INSIDE DESIGN
THE LATEST TRENDS
to suit your North Coast home
Instead of a square or rectangle coffee table,
group together round stools and side tables of
the same colour and look to make up a coffee
table arrangement in the middle of your lounge.
Written by Cara Slater - Owner, Cara Slater Architectural Design and Décor
T 082 495 4388 E caraslater@gmail.com W www.caraslaterdesigns.com
What is currently on trend is not always suitable for every home.
Sometimes it’s best to take elements of what you see in the latest décor
magazines and adapt them to suit you instead of the other way around.
Culture is an interesting influence on decor, and with Zululand
on our doorstep; it’s always appealing to include a subtle ethnic
touch, as I have done here with the choice of the rug.
Amongst the other accessories I have included are ceramic wall
hanging vases. Arrange a few of these on a wall as a feature, as
this will add to your tropical theme and make up some of your
wall art.
You can include global ethnic pieces that will never date. In fact, most ethnic prints
around the world carry similar lines. As most North Coast homes have tiles or other
hard surfaced floors it is essential to soften the area with a rug. But don’t be scared of
variation, the key to executing this well is by keeping a similar colour and theme, in other
words the different pieces must “tell the same story.” I have shown 2 different rugs that
could work. While one may be used in a large central room, perhaps the other can be
used on the patio, in this way the theme is carried through.
Hertex
Indoor Rug - Panja
R7300 (incl vat)
Cécile & Boyd
Side Table
R2730 (incl vat)
Esque Online
Studio Egg Vase
R547.50 (incl vat)
Cécile & Boyd
PL2
R8200 (incl vat)
Cécile & Boyd
Stool
R1730 (incl vat)
A safe bet for furniture is to mix classic and contemporary pieces or up style a
classic piece so that it becomes a contemporary piece. The other option is to keep
your accent furniture in its raw/natural form, like a raw timber chair. These pieces
are your wow factor pieces and you can arrange them as your occasional chairs
with plain coloured sofas or use them as accent pieces on either side of a server.
Other raw materials you can use are cane and tan leather all of which are very
well suited to the tropical area we live in. Make sure the bamboo or
Hertex
Outdoor Rug - Rubix Cinder
R4900 (incl vat)
Hertex
Grove Palm - Outdoor
R750 per meter (ex vat)
rattan piece is a modern design and it won’t date.
Tropical fabrics and wallpapers
are here to stay, mix them with
geometrics and other tropical prints.
Cécile & Boyd
PT12
R6200 (incl vat)
Esque Online
Aldus Vase
R399 (incl vat)
Don’t be scared to mix pattern on pattern - but the
trick here is to mix them with other similar patterns
that carry the same theme, like I have done with
the tropical Palm prints. Use these prints as cushion
fabrics on a plain sofa. Then extract some of the
colours in the fabrics and add geometric fabrics to
accent the colour scheme.
Esque Online
Rhino
R367.50 (incl vat)
Hertex
Timeout Acid - Outdoor
R750 per meter (ex vat)
Esque Online
Paper Bin
R349 (incl vat)
Hertex
Toucan Bouquet - Outdoor
R750 per meter (ex vat)
Esque Online
Geometric Crown Bowl
R499 (incl vat)
The cooler jewel colours, like teal and emerald green, are lovely
to work with considering our climate. They echo the colours of
the ocean and the indigenous forests. Acid yellow is a
lovely colour to add some punch to the colour
scheme it contrasts beautifully against dark
charcoal and khaki. When choosing fabrics for our
For your accessories you can group ceramics and
ornaments of the same colour but go for a variety of
Cécile & Boyd
Standing Lamp
R2990 (incl vat)
shapes and sizes, similar to what I have done on this page.
climate, it’s best to go with light fabrics and not heavy velvets.
In addition, I have used metallic accessories to make the room slightly
more contemporary, like the standing lamp on a marble base. Grey
and white marble is here to stay.
Add interest to your scatters with patchwork
stitching and beadwork.
Esque Online
Couch
Price on request
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Esque Online
Scatter
R599 (incl vat)
Esque Online
Price on request
Hertex
Pyramid Sunshine - Scatter
R570 per meter (incl vat)
These are common design features that will serve most
North Coast homes well. But remember, the trend must
adapt to you and your home and its finishes and
architecture, not the other way around.
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ANDREW SLEVIN
Cell: 082 873 2600
Tel: 032 815 1155
Email: andrew@slevgroup.com
ANDREW SLEVIN
Cell: 082 873 2600
Tel: 032 815 1155
Email: andrew@slevgroup.com
For the
Birds…
Written by Chris Macdonald
Any keen bird lover will tell you that there is a special thrill
that comes with observing a bird not frequently spotted, flitting
around its natural habitat. Such a person takes pleasure in
pushing pause on a world that careers around too fast, escaping
the ‘time is money’ rat-race, if only for a few brief hours, to
acknowledge the beauty in quietness and camouflage.
They know that it is a rare and beautiful gift to hear the call of the crane,
the warble of a rainbird before a thunderstorm or to spot the splash of
bright red colour of a Red Bishop perched on a piece of dry grass.
The good news is that Brettenwood Coastal Estate is a bird lover and
watchers paradise. If the female Pied Kingfisher in the Brettenwood logo
didn’t give it away… you won’t have to travel far through the gates of the
estate to discover its deep appreciation for birds in every road you turn
down. Literally. There is Kingfisher Boulevard, Plover Crescent, Dabchick
Dam, Weavers Nest, Wagtail Rest, the list goes on. Since the estate was
established in 2007 more than 234 different bird species have been
spotted and documented.
In short, the bird watching opportunities at Brettenwood are magnificent
with a number of different habitats attracting diverse species. This gives
the bird enthusiasts amongst us, whether learned or beginners, the
opportunity to observe an incredible variety of birds.
Southern Red Bishop
For forest birds there is the Coastal Forest above the Golovan track
and the Golovan track itself. Walking in this area is accompanied by
a symphony of calls from tinkerbirds, wood doves, barbets, sunbirds
and apalises, all tempered with the calls of the Spectacled Weaver and
Brown-Hooded Kingfisher. There is even the chance to see a raptor or
two with Black Sparrowhawk regularly spotted all year round and the
Common Buzzard and Yellow-Billed Kite present in summer. Other raptors
spotted now and again are the African Crowned Eagle, Black-Chested
Snake Eagle, European Honey Buzzard and recently the Palmnut Vulture.
Dams on the Estate are excellent for ducks and geese with the highlight
being the occasional visits from White-backed Ducks and African PygmyGeese. Waders like the Three-Banded Plover and Wood Sandpiper are
also observed. The reedy edges are a goldmine of birds like the Common
Moorhen, Black Crake and African Jacana. The rare Lesser Moorhen has
been recorded twice recently. The other occupants of the reedy edges
are the weavers, bishops and queleas. Raptors seen around the dams
include the African Fish-Eagle and Western Osprey.
Grassland and scrub birds are also sighted. Notable amongst these, the
Rattling Cisticola, Fantailed Widowbird, Croaking Cisticola and Zitting
Cisticola. The White-Browed Scrub-Robin is more often than not heard
on the ridges of Plover Crescent and Red Bishop Close and one pair
raised a family of three youngsters in the brush at Woodlands Residents
Centre circle.
Possibly the most celebrated bird within Brettenwood Coastal Estate is the
Spotted Eagle-Owl. A number of these after-dark raptors are at home in
the trees around Ibis Crescent and one often finds residents taking visitors
to look for “the owls”.
African Jacana
However the most satisfying bird observations are those made in one’s
own garden. The brilliant colours of weavers, bishops and queleas as
they pop in for a feed from the birdfeeder or a dip in the birdbath to cool
off are heaven sent. The privilege of having a Guineafowl family visit
in one’s garden and being able to watch the chicks grow into adults is
another special Brettenwood pleasure.
Recent rare birds seen on the estate include Narina Trogon, Green
Malkoha, Little Bittern, Lesser Moorhen, Grey Crowned Crane, African
Crowned Eagle, Great White Pelican, Blue-Mantled Crested Flycatcher
and European Honey Buzzard.
With the development of protected habitat areas on the gated estates in
Ballito, a corridor of safe passage for birds has been created from the
uThongathi river to the uMvoti river. This bodes well for birds in the area
as well as the bird watchers amongst us.
Chris Macdonald - Chairman of the Brettenwood Homeowners Association
Environmental Committee as well as of the Dolphin Coast Bird Club.
Female Southern Red Bishop
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T 082 8794681
E chrismac@vodamail.co.za
Malachite Kingfisher
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For the
Birds…
Written by Chris Macdonald
Any keen bird lover will tell you that there is a special thrill
that comes with observing a bird not frequently spotted, flitting
around its natural habitat. Such a person takes pleasure in
pushing pause on a world that careers around too fast, escaping
the ‘time is money’ rat-race, if only for a few brief hours, to
acknowledge the beauty in quietness and camouflage.
They know that it is a rare and beautiful gift to hear the call of the crane,
the warble of a rainbird before a thunderstorm or to spot the splash of
bright red colour of a Red Bishop perched on a piece of dry grass.
The good news is that Brettenwood Coastal Estate is a bird lover and
watchers paradise. If the female Pied Kingfisher in the Brettenwood logo
didn’t give it away… you won’t have to travel far through the gates of the
estate to discover its deep appreciation for birds in every road you turn
down. Literally. There is Kingfisher Boulevard, Plover Crescent, Dabchick
Dam, Weavers Nest, Wagtail Rest, the list goes on. Since the estate was
established in 2007 more than 234 different bird species have been
spotted and documented.
In short, the bird watching opportunities at Brettenwood are magnificent
with a number of different habitats attracting diverse species. This gives
the bird enthusiasts amongst us, whether learned or beginners, the
opportunity to observe an incredible variety of birds.
Southern Red Bishop
For forest birds there is the Coastal Forest above the Golovan track
and the Golovan track itself. Walking in this area is accompanied by
a symphony of calls from tinkerbirds, wood doves, barbets, sunbirds
and apalises, all tempered with the calls of the Spectacled Weaver and
Brown-Hooded Kingfisher. There is even the chance to see a raptor or
two with Black Sparrowhawk regularly spotted all year round and the
Common Buzzard and Yellow-Billed Kite present in summer. Other raptors
spotted now and again are the African Crowned Eagle, Black-Chested
Snake Eagle, European Honey Buzzard and recently the Palmnut Vulture.
Dams on the Estate are excellent for ducks and geese with the highlight
being the occasional visits from White-backed Ducks and African PygmyGeese. Waders like the Three-Banded Plover and Wood Sandpiper are
also observed. The reedy edges are a goldmine of birds like the Common
Moorhen, Black Crake and African Jacana. The rare Lesser Moorhen has
been recorded twice recently. The other occupants of the reedy edges
are the weavers, bishops and queleas. Raptors seen around the dams
include the African Fish-Eagle and Western Osprey.
Grassland and scrub birds are also sighted. Notable amongst these, the
Rattling Cisticola, Fantailed Widowbird, Croaking Cisticola and Zitting
Cisticola. The White-Browed Scrub-Robin is more often than not heard
on the ridges of Plover Crescent and Red Bishop Close and one pair
raised a family of three youngsters in the brush at Woodlands Residents
Centre circle.
Possibly the most celebrated bird within Brettenwood Coastal Estate is the
Spotted Eagle-Owl. A number of these after-dark raptors are at home in
the trees around Ibis Crescent and one often finds residents taking visitors
to look for “the owls”.
African Jacana
However the most satisfying bird observations are those made in one’s
own garden. The brilliant colours of weavers, bishops and queleas as
they pop in for a feed from the birdfeeder or a dip in the birdbath to cool
off are heaven sent. The privilege of having a Guineafowl family visit
in one’s garden and being able to watch the chicks grow into adults is
another special Brettenwood pleasure.
Recent rare birds seen on the estate include Narina Trogon, Green
Malkoha, Little Bittern, Lesser Moorhen, Grey Crowned Crane, African
Crowned Eagle, Great White Pelican, Blue-Mantled Crested Flycatcher
and European Honey Buzzard.
With the development of protected habitat areas on the gated estates in
Ballito, a corridor of safe passage for birds has been created from the
uThongathi river to the uMvoti river. This bodes well for birds in the area
as well as the bird watchers amongst us.
Chris Macdonald - Chairman of the Brettenwood Homeowners Association
Environmental Committee as well as of the Dolphin Coast Bird Club.
Female Southern Red Bishop
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Malachite Kingfisher
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How to grow a garden
3
ADVERTORIAL
without rain
Turn on the radio or television lately and
you will be met with messages asking
us to be ‘water wise’. The drought is
starting to exert its grip on our province
and it would be in all of our best interests
to heed the warnings. But, just because
there’s a drought that doesn’t mean we
can’t have (and our gardens can’t be)
pretty things.
1
Here are 7 great plants for conditions like
we are experiencing now, all available
at Habiscape. Hardy and rugged, these
require little in the form of water or even
TLC, and yet they will bind our soils and
make sure that things look as beautiful as
ever.
5
7
4
1. Aloe Barberae - Tree Aloe
2. Senecio Berbertonicus - Bush Senecio
3. Aptenia Cordifolia - Strawberry Mesemb
2
6
4. Crassula Ovate - Money Plant
5. Kleinia Fulgens - Coral Senecio
6. Kalanchoe Thyrsiflora - White Lady
7. Aloe ferox - Bitter Aloe
Thick-billed Weaver
YOUR BIRD VIEWING CHECKLIST
645 Bar-throated Apalis
648 Yellow-breasted Apalis
464 Black-collared Barbet
473 Crested Barbet
466 White-eared Barbet
700 Cape Batis
701 Chinspot Batis
444 Little Bee-eater
443 White-fronted Bee-eater
824 Southern Red Bishop
78 Little Bittern
736 Southern Boubou
569 Terrestrial Brownbul
568 Dark-capped Bulbul
886 Cinnamon-breasted Bunting
751 Grey-headed Bush-shrike
750 Olive Bush-shrike
748 Orange-breasted Bush-shrike
205 Small Buttonquail
149 Steppe Buzzard
657 Green-backed Camaroptera
877 Brimstone Canary
873 Forest Canary
869 Yellow-fronted Canary
589 Familiar Chat
678 Croaking Cisticola
679 Lazy Cisticola
677 Levaillant’s Cisticola
672 Rattling Cisticola
674 Red-faced Cisticola
675 Rufous-winged Cisticola
664 Zitting Cisticola
593 Mocking Cliff-chat
228 Red-knobbed Coot
58 Reed Cormorant
55 White-breasted Cormorant
391 Burchell’s Coucal
213 Black Crake
209 Grey Crowned Crane
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548 Pied Crow
384 African Emerald Cuckoo
378 Black Cuckoo
386 Diderick Cuckoo
382 Jacobin Cuckoo
385 Klaas’s Cuckoo
377 Red-chested Cuckoo
538 Black Cuckooshrike
60 African Darter
355 Laughing Dove
356 Namaqua Dove
352 Red-eyed Dove
359 Tambourine Dove
541 Fork-tailed Drongo
100 Fulvous Duck
101 White-backed Duck
99 White-faced Duck
104 Yellow-billed Duck
141 African Crowned Eagle
139 Long-crested Eagle
401 Spotted Eagle-Owl
71 Cattle Egret
67 Little Egret
68 Yellow-billed Egret
172 Lanner Falcon
840 African Firefinch
842 Red-billed Firefinch
732 Common Fiscal
148 African Fish-Eagle
690 African Dusky Flycatcher
691 Ashy Flycatcher
708 Blue-mantled Crested Flycatcher
698 Fiscal Flycatcher
694 Southern Black Flycatcher
689 Spotted Flycatcher
191 Shelley’s Francolin
102 Egyptian Goose
116 Spur-winged Goose
160 African Goshawk
661 Cape Grassbird
8 Little Grebe
572 Sombre Greenbul
574 Yellow-bellied Greenbul
361 African Green-Pigeon
270 Common Greenshank
203 Helmeted Guineafowl
81 Hamerkop
169 African Harrier-Hawk
129 Bat Hawk
137 African Hawk-Eagle
63 Black-headed Heron
64 Goliath Heron
74 Green-backed Heron
62 Grey Heron
65 Purple Heron
72 Squacco Heron
130 European Honey-Buzzard
474 Greater Honeyguide
476 Lesser Honeyguide
451 African Hoopoe
455 Trumpeter Hornbill
91 African Sacred Ibis
94 Hadeda Ibis
864 Dusky Indigobird
867 Village Indigobird
240 African Jacana
435 Brown-hooded Kingfisher
429 Giant Kingfisher
431 Malachite Kingfisher
428 Pied Kingfisher
127 Black-shouldered Kite
126.1 Yellow-billed Kite
258 Blacksmith Lapwing
507 Red-capped Lark
494 Rufous-naped Lark
728 Yellow-throated Longclaw
387 Green Malkoha
857 Bronze Mannikin
165 African Marsh-Harrier
534 Banded Martin
533 Brown-throated Martin
532 Sand Martin
226 Common Moorhen
227 Lesser Moorhen
426 Red-faced Mousebird
424 Speckled Mousebird
758Common Myna
681 Neddicky
405 Fierynecked Nightjar
409 Square-tailed Nightjar
545 Black-headed Oriole
170 Western Osprey
421 African Palm-Swift
710 African Paradise-Flycatcher
366 Rose-ringed Parakeet
49 Great White Pelican
50 Pinkbacked Pelican
805 Yellow-throated Petronia
349 Speckled Pigeon
716 African Pipit
720 Striped Pipit
249 Three-banded Plover
683 Tawny-flanked Prinia
740 Black-backed Puffback
114 African Pygmy-Goose
432 African Pygmy-Kingfisher
821 Red-billed Quelea
822 Red-headed Quelea
631 African Reed-warbler
628 Great Reed-warbler
601 Cape Robin-chat
600 Red-capped Robin-chat
446 Eurasian Roller
638 Little Rush-warbler
264 Common Sandpiper
266 Wood Sandpiper
536 Black Saw-wing
616 Brown Scrub-robin
613 White-browed Scrub-robin
881 Streaky-headed Seed-eater
733 Red-backed Shrike
143 Black-chested Snake-Eagle
142 Brown Snake-Eagle
801 House Sparrow
804 Southern Grey-headed Sparrow
158 Black Sparrowhawk
157 Little Sparrowhawk
95 African Spoonbill
196 Natal Spurfowl
768 Black-bellied Starling
764 Cape Glossy Starling
757 Common Starling
769 Red-winged Starling
761 Violet-backed Starling
760 Wattled Starling
596 African Stonechat
83 White Stork
86 Woolly-necked Stork
792 Amethyst Sunbird
793 Collared Sunbird
789 Grey Sunbird
775 Malachite Sunbird
790 Olive Sunbird
780 Purple-banded Sunbird
791 Scarlet-chested Sunbird
787 White-bellied Sunbird
518 Barn Swallow
527 Lesser Striped Swallow
524 Red-breasted Swallow
520 White-throated Swallow
522 Wire-tailed Swallow
635 Lesser Swamp-warbler
412 African Black Swift
418 Alpine Swift
416 Horus Swift
417 Little Swift
415 White-rumped Swift
744 Black-crowned Tchagra
742 Southern Tchagra
298 Water Thickknee
576 Kurrichane Thrush
577 Olive Thrush
469 Red-fronted Tinkerbird
471 Yellow-rumped Tinkerbird
554 Southern Black Tit
427 Narina Trogon
371 Purple-crested Turaco
354 Cape Turtle-Dove
835 Green Twinspot
147 Palmnut Vulture
711 African Pied Wagtail
713 Cape Wagtail
637 Dark-capped Yellow Warbler
633 Marsh Warbler
643 Willow Warbler
705 Black-throated Wattle-eye
844 Blue Waxbill
846 Common Waxbill
848 Grey Waxbill
854 Orange-breasted Waxbill
813 Cape Weaver
810 Spectacled Weaver
807 Thick-billed Weaver
811 Village Weaver
817 Yellow Weaver
796 Cape White-eye
860 Pin-tailed Whydah
828 Fan-tailed Widowbird
831 Red-collared Widowbird
358 Emerald-spotted Wood-Dove
452 Green Wood-hoopoe
644 Yellow-throated Woodland-Warbler
486 Cardinal Woodpecker
483 Golden-tailed Woodpecker
489 Red-throated Wryneck
Enhancing your habitat
Established in 2004, Habiscape Landscaping has
been beautifying Brettenwood Coastal Estate
gardens for the past 10 years. Our onsite Nursery
offers a wide variety of indigenous plants and
trees, herbs and garden accessories.
LANDSCAPING PLANS | GARDEN ESTABLISHMENT
GARDEN MAINTENANCE | GARDEN UPGRADES
T | 032 525 3258
C | 082 716 3557
E | morgan@brettenwood.co.za
How to grow a garden
3
ADVERTORIAL
without rain
Turn on the radio or television lately and
you will be met with messages asking
us to be ‘water wise’. The drought is
starting to exert its grip on our province
and it would be in all of our best interests
to heed the warnings. But, just because
there’s a drought that doesn’t mean we
can’t have (and our gardens can’t be)
pretty things.
1
Here are 7 great plants for conditions like
we are experiencing now, all available
at Habiscape. Hardy and rugged, these
require little in the form of water or even
TLC, and yet they will bind our soils and
make sure that things look as beautiful as
ever.
5
7
4
1. Aloe Barberae - Tree Aloe
2. Senecio Berbertonicus - Bush Senecio
3. Aptenia Cordifolia - Strawberry Mesemb
2
6
4. Crassula Ovate - Money Plant
5. Kleinia Fulgens - Coral Senecio
6. Kalanchoe Thyrsiflora - White Lady
7. Aloe ferox - Bitter Aloe
Thick-billed Weaver
YOUR BIRD VIEWING CHECKLIST
645 Bar-throated Apalis
648 Yellow-breasted Apalis
464 Black-collared Barbet
473 Crested Barbet
466 White-eared Barbet
700 Cape Batis
701 Chinspot Batis
444 Little Bee-eater
443 White-fronted Bee-eater
824 Southern Red Bishop
78 Little Bittern
736 Southern Boubou
569 Terrestrial Brownbul
568 Dark-capped Bulbul
886 Cinnamon-breasted Bunting
751 Grey-headed Bush-shrike
750 Olive Bush-shrike
748 Orange-breasted Bush-shrike
205 Small Buttonquail
149 Steppe Buzzard
657 Green-backed Camaroptera
877 Brimstone Canary
873 Forest Canary
869 Yellow-fronted Canary
589 Familiar Chat
678 Croaking Cisticola
679 Lazy Cisticola
677 Levaillant’s Cisticola
672 Rattling Cisticola
674 Red-faced Cisticola
675 Rufous-winged Cisticola
664 Zitting Cisticola
593 Mocking Cliff-chat
228 Red-knobbed Coot
58 Reed Cormorant
55 White-breasted Cormorant
391 Burchell’s Coucal
213 Black Crake
209 Grey Crowned Crane
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548 Pied Crow
384 African Emerald Cuckoo
378 Black Cuckoo
386 Diderick Cuckoo
382 Jacobin Cuckoo
385 Klaas’s Cuckoo
377 Red-chested Cuckoo
538 Black Cuckooshrike
60 African Darter
355 Laughing Dove
356 Namaqua Dove
352 Red-eyed Dove
359 Tambourine Dove
541 Fork-tailed Drongo
100 Fulvous Duck
101 White-backed Duck
99 White-faced Duck
104 Yellow-billed Duck
141 African Crowned Eagle
139 Long-crested Eagle
401 Spotted Eagle-Owl
71 Cattle Egret
67 Little Egret
68 Yellow-billed Egret
172 Lanner Falcon
840 African Firefinch
842 Red-billed Firefinch
732 Common Fiscal
148 African Fish-Eagle
690 African Dusky Flycatcher
691 Ashy Flycatcher
708 Blue-mantled Crested Flycatcher
698 Fiscal Flycatcher
694 Southern Black Flycatcher
689 Spotted Flycatcher
191 Shelley’s Francolin
102 Egyptian Goose
116 Spur-winged Goose
160 African Goshawk
661 Cape Grassbird
8 Little Grebe
572 Sombre Greenbul
574 Yellow-bellied Greenbul
361 African Green-Pigeon
270 Common Greenshank
203 Helmeted Guineafowl
81 Hamerkop
169 African Harrier-Hawk
129 Bat Hawk
137 African Hawk-Eagle
63 Black-headed Heron
64 Goliath Heron
74 Green-backed Heron
62 Grey Heron
65 Purple Heron
72 Squacco Heron
130 European Honey-Buzzard
474 Greater Honeyguide
476 Lesser Honeyguide
451 African Hoopoe
455 Trumpeter Hornbill
91 African Sacred Ibis
94 Hadeda Ibis
864 Dusky Indigobird
867 Village Indigobird
240 African Jacana
435 Brown-hooded Kingfisher
429 Giant Kingfisher
431 Malachite Kingfisher
428 Pied Kingfisher
127 Black-shouldered Kite
126.1 Yellow-billed Kite
258 Blacksmith Lapwing
507 Red-capped Lark
494 Rufous-naped Lark
728 Yellow-throated Longclaw
387 Green Malkoha
857 Bronze Mannikin
165 African Marsh-Harrier
534 Banded Martin
533 Brown-throated Martin
532 Sand Martin
226 Common Moorhen
227 Lesser Moorhen
426 Red-faced Mousebird
424 Speckled Mousebird
758Common Myna
681 Neddicky
405 Fierynecked Nightjar
409 Square-tailed Nightjar
545 Black-headed Oriole
170 Western Osprey
421 African Palm-Swift
710 African Paradise-Flycatcher
366 Rose-ringed Parakeet
49 Great White Pelican
50 Pinkbacked Pelican
805 Yellow-throated Petronia
349 Speckled Pigeon
716 African Pipit
720 Striped Pipit
249 Three-banded Plover
683 Tawny-flanked Prinia
740 Black-backed Puffback
114 African Pygmy-Goose
432 African Pygmy-Kingfisher
821 Red-billed Quelea
822 Red-headed Quelea
631 African Reed-warbler
628 Great Reed-warbler
601 Cape Robin-chat
600 Red-capped Robin-chat
446 Eurasian Roller
638 Little Rush-warbler
264 Common Sandpiper
266 Wood Sandpiper
536 Black Saw-wing
616 Brown Scrub-robin
613 White-browed Scrub-robin
881 Streaky-headed Seed-eater
733 Red-backed Shrike
143 Black-chested Snake-Eagle
142 Brown Snake-Eagle
801 House Sparrow
804 Southern Grey-headed Sparrow
158 Black Sparrowhawk
157 Little Sparrowhawk
95 African Spoonbill
196 Natal Spurfowl
768 Black-bellied Starling
764 Cape Glossy Starling
757 Common Starling
769 Red-winged Starling
761 Violet-backed Starling
760 Wattled Starling
596 African Stonechat
83 White Stork
86 Woolly-necked Stork
792 Amethyst Sunbird
793 Collared Sunbird
789 Grey Sunbird
775 Malachite Sunbird
790 Olive Sunbird
780 Purple-banded Sunbird
791 Scarlet-chested Sunbird
787 White-bellied Sunbird
518 Barn Swallow
527 Lesser Striped Swallow
524 Red-breasted Swallow
520 White-throated Swallow
522 Wire-tailed Swallow
635 Lesser Swamp-warbler
412 African Black Swift
418 Alpine Swift
416 Horus Swift
417 Little Swift
415 White-rumped Swift
744 Black-crowned Tchagra
742 Southern Tchagra
298 Water Thickknee
576 Kurrichane Thrush
577 Olive Thrush
469 Red-fronted Tinkerbird
471 Yellow-rumped Tinkerbird
554 Southern Black Tit
427 Narina Trogon
371 Purple-crested Turaco
354 Cape Turtle-Dove
835 Green Twinspot
147 Palmnut Vulture
711 African Pied Wagtail
713 Cape Wagtail
637 Dark-capped Yellow Warbler
633 Marsh Warbler
643 Willow Warbler
705 Black-throated Wattle-eye
844 Blue Waxbill
846 Common Waxbill
848 Grey Waxbill
854 Orange-breasted Waxbill
813 Cape Weaver
810 Spectacled Weaver
807 Thick-billed Weaver
811 Village Weaver
817 Yellow Weaver
796 Cape White-eye
860 Pin-tailed Whydah
828 Fan-tailed Widowbird
831 Red-collared Widowbird
358 Emerald-spotted Wood-Dove
452 Green Wood-hoopoe
644 Yellow-throated Woodland-Warbler
486 Cardinal Woodpecker
483 Golden-tailed Woodpecker
489 Red-throated Wryneck
Enhancing your habitat
Established in 2004, Habiscape Landscaping has
been beautifying Brettenwood Coastal Estate
gardens for the past 10 years. Our onsite Nursery
offers a wide variety of indigenous plants and
trees, herbs and garden accessories.
LANDSCAPING PLANS | GARDEN ESTABLISHMENT
GARDEN MAINTENANCE | GARDEN UPGRADES
T | 032 525 3258
C | 082 716 3557
E | morgan@brettenwood.co.za
THE GUARDIANS of our Waters
Written by Greg Simmonds
It’s 4.30am on a warm summer morning and as I venture towards the
shoreline of Salt Rock main beach, the familiar sight of a team of watermen
about to board their iconic yellow vessel, Milberti, meets me.
coastline to the south of Durban, between Amanzimtoti and Winklespruit.
Then, between 1943 and 1951, Durban experienced a further 21 attacks,
seven of which were fatal.
Every morning, these men risk life and limb to tackle our oceans and
perform what some might call “the bravest act in town” - protecting our
shores and sun-tanning hot spots from the unlikely event of a shark attack.
Desperate for a solution, the city authorities adopted a system that had
been successfully used in Australia previously. In 1952, seven Gill Nets,
each 130 m long, were laid along Durban’s beachfront. In the first year of
operation alone, 552 sharks were caught. It’s worth noting that no serious
shark-inflicted injuries have occurred at Durban’s beaches since their
inception.
First a little bit of geography to set the scene. Our warm Indian Ocean
covers approximately one-fifth of the total ocean area of the world. It is the
smallest, youngest, and physically most complex of the world’s three major
oceans. It stretches for more than 10,000 km between the southern tips of
Africa and Australia and has an area of about 73,440,000 square km.
Simply put, our waters are vast, wild and unpredictable and they play
host to some of the most beautiful, yet fearsome predators on the planet. It
stands to reason then that protection is required.
The Gill Net became the trusted solution for bather protection and the
Natal Provincial Administration created a statutory body, known as
the Natal Anti-Shark Measures Board, now called the KwaZulu-Natal
Sharks Board (KZNSB), which was “charged with the duty of approving,
controlling and initiating measures for safeguarding bathers against shark
attacks”.
The first shark protection systems date back as far as 1907 when the
Durban City Council decided to erect a large and rather crude semi-circular
-steel enclosure of approximately 180 m in diameter in order to protect
swimmers from the surf, strong currents and the possibility of a shark attack.
Today, specialists from the KZN Sharks Board continue to research and
develop new technologies in order to uphold its critical standards and
perfect the balance between the prevention of shark attacks and by-catch
management.
The enclosure was removed in 1928 and for the next 11 years there was
little evidence to suggest that shark attacks were a problem, however this
all changed in 1940, when five attacks took place along an 8 km stretch of
The introduction of drumlines in 2007 brought about a 47.5% reduction in
the annual by-catch of non-threat species, such as dolphins, turtles, birds,
whales, fish and rays. This was good news for them, but what about us?
Fortunately, scientific research has shown that there has been no significant
difference in the Catch-Per-Unit-Effort for White, Tiger or Zambezi Sharks
(historically the shark species responsible for attacks in KZN) caught in the
nets between pre and post - 2007 periods. So theoretically at least, the
threat level remains low.
Our beaches are a significant draw card for international and local
tourists, who bring with them all sorts of boosts for our local economy. This
means that an additional positive by-product of the KZN Sharks Board
doing what they do best is that we all continue to thrive while doing what
we do best too.
The KZN Sharks Board, with over 50 years’ experience, is the only organization
in South Africa dedicated to providing bather protection against sharks. As
such, it is a specialist in its field and has become a Center of Excellence
and an Institute we South Africans can all be proud of!
I look forward to the next 50 years and the further development of
environmentally sensitive practices to protect and care for our beautiful
oceans.
To Peter Striker and his team aboard Milberti, your dedication to this cause
is valued and highly appreciated!
“Fair Winds Gentlemen.”
Left: Skipper Peter Striker and his team from the KZN Sharks Board
at Salt Rock Main Beach.
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THE GUARDIANS of our Waters
Written by Greg Simmonds
It’s 4.30am on a warm summer morning and as I venture towards the
shoreline of Salt Rock main beach, the familiar sight of a team of watermen
about to board their iconic yellow vessel, Milberti, meets me.
coastline to the south of Durban, between Amanzimtoti and Winklespruit.
Then, between 1943 and 1951, Durban experienced a further 21 attacks,
seven of which were fatal.
Every morning, these men risk life and limb to tackle our oceans and
perform what some might call “the bravest act in town” - protecting our
shores and sun-tanning hot spots from the unlikely event of a shark attack.
Desperate for a solution, the city authorities adopted a system that had
been successfully used in Australia previously. In 1952, seven Gill Nets,
each 130 m long, were laid along Durban’s beachfront. In the first year of
operation alone, 552 sharks were caught. It’s worth noting that no serious
shark-inflicted injuries have occurred at Durban’s beaches since their
inception.
First a little bit of geography to set the scene. Our warm Indian Ocean
covers approximately one-fifth of the total ocean area of the world. It is the
smallest, youngest, and physically most complex of the world’s three major
oceans. It stretches for more than 10,000 km between the southern tips of
Africa and Australia and has an area of about 73,440,000 square km.
Simply put, our waters are vast, wild and unpredictable and they play
host to some of the most beautiful, yet fearsome predators on the planet. It
stands to reason then that protection is required.
The Gill Net became the trusted solution for bather protection and the
Natal Provincial Administration created a statutory body, known as
the Natal Anti-Shark Measures Board, now called the KwaZulu-Natal
Sharks Board (KZNSB), which was “charged with the duty of approving,
controlling and initiating measures for safeguarding bathers against shark
attacks”.
The first shark protection systems date back as far as 1907 when the
Durban City Council decided to erect a large and rather crude semi-circular
-steel enclosure of approximately 180 m in diameter in order to protect
swimmers from the surf, strong currents and the possibility of a shark attack.
Today, specialists from the KZN Sharks Board continue to research and
develop new technologies in order to uphold its critical standards and
perfect the balance between the prevention of shark attacks and by-catch
management.
The enclosure was removed in 1928 and for the next 11 years there was
little evidence to suggest that shark attacks were a problem, however this
all changed in 1940, when five attacks took place along an 8 km stretch of
The introduction of drumlines in 2007 brought about a 47.5% reduction in
the annual by-catch of non-threat species, such as dolphins, turtles, birds,
whales, fish and rays. This was good news for them, but what about us?
Fortunately, scientific research has shown that there has been no significant
difference in the Catch-Per-Unit-Effort for White, Tiger or Zambezi Sharks
(historically the shark species responsible for attacks in KZN) caught in the
nets between pre and post - 2007 periods. So theoretically at least, the
threat level remains low.
Our beaches are a significant draw card for international and local
tourists, who bring with them all sorts of boosts for our local economy. This
means that an additional positive by-product of the KZN Sharks Board
doing what they do best is that we all continue to thrive while doing what
we do best too.
The KZN Sharks Board, with over 50 years’ experience, is the only organization
in South Africa dedicated to providing bather protection against sharks. As
such, it is a specialist in its field and has become a Center of Excellence
and an Institute we South Africans can all be proud of!
I look forward to the next 50 years and the further development of
environmentally sensitive practices to protect and care for our beautiful
oceans.
To Peter Striker and his team aboard Milberti, your dedication to this cause
is valued and highly appreciated!
“Fair Winds Gentlemen.”
Left: Skipper Peter Striker and his team from the KZN Sharks Board
at Salt Rock Main Beach.
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Designer
BUILDING BLOCKS
Union3 start with design. That’s what lives at the
heart of every development, every project, every
choice, every idea. It is the difference between
building a house and building excellence.
While other developers may build on a site and force fit design
into the space thereafter, Union3 approach things more holistically.
They lock the functionality, practicality and unique-ness in place
from a design perspective first and then build around that. This
makes the whole process more rewarding and the end result more
exceptional.
Form follows function, beautifully.
Their team is able to invest in an idea and take it all the way through
from concept to the finished product. Including architecture, build,
execution and interior design.
You just have to look at their impressive portfolio of finished projects
inside Brettenwood Coastal Estate and beyond, to see the inherent
value in doing what they do, how they do it. Their skill set and
outlook together with the team’s deep love for the North Coast
makes each project a passion project.
On Brettenwood Coastal Estate, Union3 are proud to currently be
developing Hornbill Hollow, an exciting new luxury freehold
opportunity.
According to company director Clifton Smithers, “design is going
to play a bigger and bigger role in North Coast Developments,
as a new wave of design orientated projects and properties take
shape.” Union3 will no doubt be right there, doing what they do
best - designing and creating from the inside out.
BCE MAGAZINE |
78
Designer
BUILDING BLOCKS
Union3 start with design. That’s what lives at the
heart of every development, every project, every
choice, every idea. It is the difference between
building a house and building excellence.
While other developers may build on a site and force fit design
into the space thereafter, Union3 approach things more holistically.
They lock the functionality, practicality and unique-ness in place
from a design perspective first and then build around that. This
makes the whole process more rewarding and the end result more
exceptional.
Form follows function, beautifully.
Their team is able to invest in an idea and take it all the way through
from concept to the finished product. Including architecture, build,
execution and interior design.
You just have to look at their impressive portfolio of finished projects
inside Brettenwood Coastal Estate and beyond, to see the inherent
value in doing what they do, how they do it. Their skill set and
outlook together with the team’s deep love for the North Coast
makes each project a passion project.
On Brettenwood Coastal Estate, Union3 are proud to currently be
developing Hornbill Hollow, an exciting new luxury freehold
opportunity.
According to company director Clifton Smithers, “design is going
to play a bigger and bigger role in North Coast Developments,
as a new wave of design orientated projects and properties take
shape.” Union3 will no doubt be right there, doing what they do
best - designing and creating from the inside out.
BCE MAGAZINE |
78
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