Neighbourhood PTA - 08 November 2015

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What’s ON SHOW in Pretoria this weekend?Get the full list atyourneighbourhood.co.za

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Pretoria celebrates Africa

I f you’re in the mood for great traditional food in a fabulous setting, Pretoria has it.

Bistrot Boer’geoisie For a healthy dollop of rainbow-nation hospitality, served up with genuine boerekos, visit Bistrot Boer’geoisie in Greenlyn Village. The unique interior in this homely restaurant is packed with fascinating South African memorabilia, from a record player in the shape of the Voortrekker Monument, to an old-fashioned sewing machine, ox wagon model, and a vast array of mini alcohol bottles.

The menu o� ers a wide range of hearty dishes that read as if they came straight out of ma and ouma’s home cookbooks. As a starter, sample the small braised venison pies, served with pepper sauce and marula jelly. For mains, try the waterblommetjiebredie, prepared with braised lamb neck and shin, Cape waterblommetjies, Karoo dumplings and samp. Cream cheese milktart, or Karoo pudding with cream and custard are delicious options to satisfy a sweet tooth.

Baobab Cafe & GrillSituated in Menlyn Park Shopping Centre, Baobab Cafe & Grill o� ers a variety of dishes from the continent in an intimate setting with magnifi cent views of Pretoria from the outdoor terrace. The contemporary pan-African decor includes brightly coloured calabash and baobab lights, Morroccan chandeliers, Ndebele beadwork, and a baobab wirework wall feature.

The broad menu o� ers Africa’s fi nest urban cuisines and classic South African favourites with a twist. Go for a springbok carpaccio starter with spring onion, rocket and Parmesan shavings in a vinaigrette. As a main meal, opt for beef curry potjie made with herbs and red wine, or a selection of meat in the Baobab mixed grill with pork ribs, chicken wings, boerewors, lamb chops and short ribs. Round it o� with the stalwart hot malva pudding and custard. Enjoy!

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Local is lekker, with sumptuous Seffrican favourites at these vibrant Tshwane eateries

Neighbourhood2 NEWS & LIFESTYLE

If you’re an entrepreneur or a freelancer, you’ll understand how tricky it can be to operate

from home or in a rigid o� ce environment. Here’s our pick of savvy workspaces where you can pull in, plug in your laptop and do business among like-minded people.

Grounded at Echo A space made by creatives for creatives in the well-known and loved Moot co� ee shop, Grounded at Echo is a new and exciting initiative by owners David and Karolien. They’ve worked hard to devise a conducive workspace

THE CREATIVE GROUP CEO: Shaun Minnie [email protected] BY THE CREATIVE GROUP

Unit G04, Old Castle Brewery Bldg6 Beach Road, WoodstockCape Town, 087 828 0423

EDITORIAL TEAM

Group Editor: Claire [email protected] Editor: Charis Le RicheCreative Director: Mark Peddle

Art Director: Leah de JagerDesigners: Craig D’Oliveira, Megan CooperChief Copy Editor: Yaron BlecherProofreader: Marana BrandEditorial Intern: Lauren AlbertynOnline Editor: Lauren Joubert

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TASTE FOR YOURSELF:

Bistrot Boer’geoisie

012 460 0264

bistrotboergeoisie.co.za

Baobab Café & Grill

012 368 1003

baobabcafe.co.za

The beach, baby

Editor’s ExclusiveCLAIRE BARNARDO

The end of the year is fast approaching. I know this not only by how tired everyone around

me seems... but also because my feet are craving some toes-in-the-sand time. There’s something about the seaside that is instantly relaxing – and even living near it doesn’t mean you get to spend enough quality time at it. It was looking at the gorgeous Umhlanga spreads this week that made me feel dreamy and holiday-inspired in a moment. It’s quite incredible just how the area has blossomed over the years, as well as that many get to call it home. I had a tween holiday there once which left me with those beach holiday memories that last a lifetime – the smell of Piz Buin mixed with salty air and lots of swimming in the sea… hmm… I think it’s time to start letting go and getting ready for the holidays. Where will you be heading?

Writer Cath Jenkin tells us what she loves about living in Durban...

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You’re never more than fi ve

minutes away from the ocean. In fact, when I lie in bed at night, I fall asleep to the sound of ocean waves

Durban’s people have a way – a

way that’s friendly fi rst, always. It says a lot about a city, when almost anyone is easy to talk to, and will happily show a new face the ropes around here

I Durbs

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‘C-offi ces’

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We’ve found amazing hubs to work and meet clients, accompanied by great coffee and free Wi-Fi

If you’re an entrepreneur or a freelancer, you’ll understand how tricky it can be to operate

from home or in a rigid o� ce environment. Here’s our pick of savvy workspaces where you can pull in, plug in your laptop and do business among like-minded people.

Grounded at Echo A space made by creatives for creatives in the well-known and loved Moot co� ee shop, Grounded at Echo is a new and exciting initiative by owners David and Karolien. They’ve worked hard to devise a conducive workspace

where patrons can meet, collaborate and draw inspiration from each other, or work uninterrupted by clipping a red fl ag on their chair. Visitors can rely on fast internet, a printer and scanner, a meeting room, dedicated desk space and a quieter environment in which to conduct their daily business. To sweeten the deal, all of Grounded at Echo’s co� ee is half price to anyone who joins this happy workforce.

Social Company Brasserie If you love working away from home but prefer a calmer space, this one might be just for you.

EXPERIENCE IT FOR YOURSELF:

Grounded at Echo

012 329 0159

groundedat.co.za

Social Company Brasserie

012 348 1241

company.net.za

Vintage Coffee

074 548 9339

vintagecoffee.co.za

ADVERTISING SALES: Visit yourneighbourhood.co.za or call 087 828 0423

Sales & Marketing Manager: Michèle Jones [email protected] Manager: Dylan Rothschild [email protected] (Editorial & Property Advertising): Lucea Goosen [email protected]

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With its beautiful black steel, copper and wood decor, Social Company Brasserie is a soothing venue that houses separate workstations with easily accessible power outlets and friendly service right at your desk.

A boardroom, as well as a private and more relaxed meeting room is also available for booking. Whether for a big lunch or an uninterrupted co� ee, this is an ideal place to meet with clients.

Vintage Coffee With their incredible life stories, generous natures and world-class co� ee, Kevin

and Rebeca have made this an uplifting space for all who cross their threshold.

Vintage Co� ee is a non-profi t artisanal co� ee shop that helps provide a great working environment, while contributing to the community.

They also have a gallery complete with an HDTV and connections for Mac and PC that can be booked for meetings or workshops. With carefully selected playlists, and the heady aroma of ground beans and fresh co� ee, it’s hard to not be in a positive mental space while going about your business here.

aKING at the BarnyardTreat yourself to a lovely evening out

with four of South Africa’s Afrikaans rock legends. Since their first album Dutch

Courage in 2008, Laudo Liebenberg, Hunter Kennedy, Jaco Venter and

Hennie van Halen have had crowds bobbing their heads and singing along.

Sit down, have some food and join in on 16 November at the Barnyard Pretoria.

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Karoo CafeKaroo Cafe is an oasis for creativity and leisurely strolling about. It is a

place filled with stories, innovation and the promise of conscious living. With Christmas around the corner, Karoo

Cafe offers what no shopping mall can – a day without crowds. A balanced offering

of beautifully crafted handmade goods, a nursery, and restaurant, all keep our

impact on the environment in mind.

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Home scents

SEE FOR YOURSELF:

Seven Scentsevenscent.co.uk

Apparatusapparatusstudio.com

Smell is one of the most powerful senses. It has the ability to evoke all kinds of

emotions and is often intrinsically linked with what we think of as home. That’s why it’s no surprise that we’re seeing scent being emphasised in living-space trends. While, traditionally, this began with the often twee room fresheners, designers are now looking at new and sophisticated scents and diffusers for modern homes.

According to UK-based fragrance specialist Seven Scent the trends for the coming year fall into two categories: nature-inspired botanicals and sassy sweets. The former comes from our desire for indoor-outdoor living and draws on florals like freesia to add a fresh feeling. The latter, on the other hand, draws on youth culture and embraces sugary and fruity notes with a retro edge. No matter

which appeals to you, however, the trend is firmly towards natural (or nature-identical) scents, with harsh synthetics relegated to the back of the cupboard.

Designers are getting into this trend by turning the scent sources into objects of veneration. Many high-end brands are producing luxe versions of the classic scented candle, and brands like Apparatus are turning the humble incense burner into something that evokes both ritual and refined design.

As our lives become increasingly defined by technology, and therefore homogenous, we start to place more emphasis on the senses when creating spaces. This is the same impulse behind the swing back to highly textured interiors and finishes, and is true too when it comes to creating a scent signature for our homes.

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It’s all about innovation at Gauteng’s biggest cycling event

A new UCI ranking and an Uber app that lets you order a mechanic on the race? It’s all

happening at this year’s Momentum 947 Cycle Challenge. The event includes a mountain bike challenge on 7 and 8 November, a kiddies’ race on 7 November and a road race on 15 November. Race director Tanya Harford tells us more.

Q: With the increased interest in mountain biking, what are entry figures like for the road cycle challenge versus the mountain bike challenge?

A: We sell out all entries to the mountain bike challenge weeks after opening, which is a testament to the event’s popularity. Many of our mountain bikers also complete the cycle challenge the following weekend, so they don’t trade in their road bikes for mountain bikes, but rather participate in both events.

Q: What’s new this year? A: We’ve successfully lobbied for

the women’s race to receive a Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) ranking of 1.1. This means that professional women’s teams can compete in the event for UCI points, which are critical as the teams prepare for the Olympics next year. We also have some great technological innovations, including Tom Tom interactive maps to guide cyclists to the start,

SEE FOR YOURSELF:

Momentum 947 Cycle Challenge

011 017 2700

cyclechallenge.co.za

and UberMechanic, where a cyclist can order a mechanic through their Uber app to help them with basic mechanical fixes while on the route.

Q: Tell us more about Ride for a Purpose.

A: We started this concept in 2009 as a way to give cyclists additional motivation to complete the ride beyond just the physical challenge. Today, charities actively use the event as a platform to raise funds and awareness of their causes. Total funds raised through the event have grown exponentially each year. In 2014, more than R14,5m was raised.

Q: How is the Diepsloot community involved?

A: Since moving to the Riversands Commercial Park last year, we’ve been building relationships with the Diepsloot community so that we can ensure that the event has a positive impact on its residents. This includes skills transfer and employment, and we recruit at least 50% of our casual labour for support staff from Diepsloot.

Q: Any last words of advice for race day?

A: Have everything ready and in the car the night before. You’d be amazed how often we hear stories of cyclists who leave behind critical equipment – like their bikes!

Innovations this year include

UberMechanic, where a cyclist can order a mechanic through the app while on the route

Cycling for a cause

Neighbourhood

aKING at the BarnyardTreat yourself to a lovely evening out

with four of South Africa’s Afrikaans rock legends. Since their first album Dutch

Courage in 2008, Laudo Liebenberg, Hunter Kennedy, Jaco Venter and

Hennie van Halen have had crowds bobbing their heads and singing along.

Sit down, have some food and join in on 16 November at the Barnyard Pretoria.

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LOCAL LOWDOWN

EXPERIENCE IT FOR YOURSELF:

Fiksburg Cherry Festival

Gavin Boy, 051 933 6486

cherryfestival.co.za

Karoo Cafe

012 807 6063

karoocafe.co.za

aKING at the Barnyard

012 368 1555

goo.gl/5g69Fk

Karoo CafeKaroo Cafe is an oasis for creativity and leisurely strolling about. It is a

place filled with stories, innovation and the promise of conscious living. With Christmas around the corner, Karoo

Cafe offers what no shopping mall can – a day without crowds. A balanced offering

of beautifully crafted handmade goods, a nursery, and restaurant, all keep our

impact on the environment in mind.

WORDS & IMAGES: RITA-MARI LUDIKE

IMAGES: SUPPLIED & ISTOCK

Here are some fun, local

gigs to get to

Fiksburg Cherry FestivalWith everything from a circus, speed-eating competitions and a beer garden, the Fiksburg Cherry Festival promises to entertain the whole family. Dig in to delicious cherry-inspired treats crafted by local farmers and entrepreneurs. From its humble beginnings in 1968 the festival has grown into an economic powerhouse for locals and a great day out for out-of-towners. The Fiksburg Cherry Festival takes place from 19 to 21 November. 1

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2Rita-Mari Ludike is a freelance art director, photographer and the blogger behind Rita Hello: ritahello.com

It’s all about innovation at Gauteng’s biggest cycling event

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It’s the ultimate place to live in Durban

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Spotlight on

NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT

Shining a light on SA’s featured neighbourhood

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Vovo Telo, Olive & Oil, Nando’s and Little Havana all within a quick walk of one another. And if you’re keen on a tipple with the mates, everyone goes to The George, so you’ll spot a familiar face pretty easily.

Hotels of recognition Two of Durban’s most revered hotels take pride of place along the Umhlanga coastline. Pop into The Oyster Box Hotel and you may run into a celebrity or three at the breakfast table. But the hotel itself has its own celebrity, with Skabenga, the well-loved cat, undoubtedly greeting you as you check in. The Beverly Hills Hotel opened its doors in 1964 and has been enchanting holiday makers ever since. With grand views over the Indian Ocean and easy access to the beach, it’s no surprise that this hotel continues to win accolades and awards every year.

You’ll know it when you see itThe Umhlanga Promenade is where you’ll find everyone taking a leisurely walk or a fast-paced run for daily exercise. Overlooking the beaches and accompanied by the sound of crashing waves, is there any better way to get fit? Of course, you’ll know exactly where you are along your route, using the Umhlanga lighthouse as your landmark.

What has business, beaches

and beautiful people everywhere you look?

That’s easy: Umhlanga.

A little historyUmhlanga hasn’t always been the

bright cosmopolitan spot it is today. The very first developments in this

suburb occurred, of course, around the pristine beaches and beautiful coastline. And while many a holiday home was made here, especially among the well-to-do, the region was surrounded by fields of sugar cane, giving it a slightly rural ambience. But that is no more, as Umhlanga has become the place to be for Durbanites, who not only flock to the beaches, but also come here for business, nights out on the town and, of course, to reside in one of the beautifully appointed and luxuriously furnished homes and apartments throughout the suburb.

Well-managed, beautifully executedAs demand grew for development and

accommodation in the suburb, so too did the commercial and industrial

focus of Umhlanga. As more and more companies head away from

the CBD to set up their head offices, Umhlanga’s reputation

as a business centre has galloped and grown. But

that hasn’t meant degradation in the

quality of life for residents.

Quite the opposite, in fact, as Roxanne Swanepoel, Umhlanga resident and HR project coordinator, Flash Mobile Vending, tells us: “Umhlanga is like a little world of its own. It has a strong business focus with an array of dynamic offices on the ridge, and right next door you’ll find the giant retail hub, Gateway Theatre of Shopping. But just down the road you’ll discover this incredible coastline and holiday making beachfront that sets the tone for the most relaxed lifestyle within the hustle and bustle of a city. It’s a weird and magical mix,” she says.

“The area is beautifully managed, the streets and parks are kept immaculate and the buildings are always being revamped to keep the modern, chic feel. The area is also kept safe with top-notch security, so cars can be left outside overnight. My husband and I enjoy the luxury of walking home after a movie in the evening. It’s the optimal spot to live, with the best mix of lifestyle and bustle that keeps us sharp and on trend, but at the same time gives a coastal relaxed feel, which is ideal for weekends and socialising.”

Heading into the villageAsk a friend what they’d like to do tonight and they’ll probably mention “heading into the village”. Except it’s not really a village, but rather a busy block that’s populated with some of the best restaurants, stores

and nightspots in Durban. You’re spoilt for choice when

picking where to eat, with Remo’s, Bar

Ba Coa,

Umhlanga is like a little world of

its own. It has a strong business focus, but just down the road is this incredible coastline and holiday making beachfront ROXANNE SWANEPOEL, RESIDENT

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WHAT TO DO IN UMHLANGA

Roxanne recommends you experience

Umhlanga life by:

• Popping in to Ebb & Flo at Gateway

for their Banting pizza

• Grabbing a brioche at Vovo Telo

• Heading to The Crescent, Gateway

Theatre of Shopping’s little sister,

for a quick-stop shop

• Catching a coffee break at

IWantMyCoffee

• Lazing on the beach after a walk

along the Promenade

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EBB & FLO

IWANTMYCOFFEE

VOVO TELO

The Umhlanga Promenade is where you’ll find everyone taking a leisurely

walk or a fast-paced run for daily exercise. Overlooking the beaches and accompanied by the sound of crashing waves, is there any better way to get fit?

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As more and more companies

head away from the CBD to set up their head offices, Umhlanga’s reputation as a business centre has galloped and grown

It’s the optimal spot to live, with

the best mix of lifestyle and bustle that keeps us sharp and on trend, but at the same time gives a coastal relaxed feel, which is ideal for weekends and socialising

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BUYING IN UMHLANGA

The monthly bond repayment to

purchase a typical property in

Umhlanga, namely a four-bedroom

house, with the median asking price

of R6,5m, is R60,588 a month over

20 years at prime of 9,5 % with no

deposit.

GALLAGHER ESTATE

Properties listed for rent in Umhlanga

comprise approximately 48% of the total

rental listings in the Durban region.

Approximately 27% of the interest

(views) in properties for rent in the

Durban region is attributable to

properties listed for rent in Umhlanga.

Approximately 16% of the interest (views)

in properties for sale in the Durban

region is attributable to properties listed

for sale in Umhlanga.

Properties listed for sale in Umhlanga

comprise approximately 17% of the total

sale listings in the Durban region.

17% 16% 27%48%Property demand

The area is beautifully

managed, the streets and parks are kept immaculate and the buildings are always being revamped to keep the modern, chic feel

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A home for everyonewww.privateproperty.co.za

South Africa’s fastest growing property website.

Over 2000 new properties every day!

Median asking prices for Umhlanga properties

For a typical property

(four-bedroom house)

For a property in a complex For a flat For a house

R6,5m R3,93m R2,66m R6,25m

Median monthly asking prices for Umhlanga rentals

For a typical rental property

(two-bedroom flat)

In a complex For a house For a flat

R11,000 R19,000 R23,700 R14,800

Property types for sale

Property types for rent

Complex

Flat

House13%

65%

22%

Flat

House

Complex40%

48%

12%

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Neighbourhood12 PROPERTY NEWS 08 NOVEMBER 2015

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There’s been significant development internationally in real-estate crowdfunding. However, although this practice is gaining popularity in South Africa, its regulatory guidelines still need to be ironed out by authorities

South Africa currently has no

legal stand on crowd-funding and, compared to the rest of the world, has fallen behind in embracing it SCOTT PICKEN, WEALTH MIGRATE CEO

bodies to gain their support for crowdfunding so that South Africans can benefit from this activity currently popular in the rest of the world,” he says. Bryan Smith, CEO, RealtyWealth.com, a real-estate investment platform undergoing regulatory approval in South Africa, says crowdfunding offers South African investors an eff ec tive and secure way to invest in US commercial property. He says their platform enables SA inves tors to invest in commercial real es tate known as Single Tenant, Net Lease Properties. “The investment properties are secured by long-term leases occupied by a single credit-rated corporate tenant responsible for incidentals, including taxes, insurance and maintenance, and pays the investor a monthly net lease payment. Products range from corporate guaranteed equity investment deals to short-term bridge financing debt investment deals in US dollars. We aim to make investing simple, accessible and affordable,” says Smith.

The US and Europe have in recent years been blazing a trail when it comes to real-estate

crowdfunding, enabling projects to be funded through the online monetary contributions of many individuals. However, while this practice is gaining popularity in South Africa, Lesego Mashigo, media relations manager, Financial Services Board (FSB), says crowdfunding as a concept is not yet regulated in South Africa.

“The International Organistion of Securities Commissions of which SA is a member, published a report on SME Financing through Capital Markets on 9 July. The report highlights the challenge to regulators to strike a balance between encouraging crowdfunding and mitigating the risk associated with it and protecting investors,” he says. Mashigo says the FSB is studying the report to consider the way forward, however crowdfunding activities may already be subject to existing legislation and regulation, depending in which area they operate. A person

keen to partake in crowdfunding by offering it or as an investor, is advised to contact the FSB to ensure the activity falls within regulation, or they may fall foul of the law.

Scott Picken, CEO of crowdfunding investment firm Wealth Migrate, says with SA having no legal stand on crowdfunding, it has fallen behind in embracing crowdfunding as an opportunity for citizens to raise funding for businesses and as a tool to invest.

He says in most countries governments and boards are working with crowdfunding market leaders to find solutions regarding access to finance and investment opportunities.

“With crowdfunding, individuals invest with others in real estate in different world economies, using a portal to access deals. There’s no need to travel to negotiate the deal and no hassle with maintenance of the property,” says Picken.“I would love to work with regulatory

Real-estate crowdfunding: unchartered territory

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NATIONAL NEWS STORY

Opening the door to different neighbourhoods in SA

RSA

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There’s nothing more exciting than moving into a new neighbourhood. Preann Singh was living in an

apartment and looking for a home that offered more space and privacy. She believes finding a good agent who listens to your needs is the best thing you can do when property hunting. She tells us what she loves about her new home and neighbourhood in Umhlanga Rocks.

Q: How did you find your property? A: I started out looking on

PrivateProperty.co.za and went to view a property I’d seen online. I met someone there who referred me to Mandy, my agent at Tyson Properties. I told her what I was looking for and she came back to me with a property that met my exact requirements. We went to take a look and two hours later, I was making an offer.

Q: What do you wish you’d known before you started looking?

A: The internet makes searching for properties easier, but finding a good agent can save you a lot of time and trouble. The whole process was so smooth and easy, and I didn’t waste any time looking at houses that didn’t meet my needs.

Q: What do you love about your new home?

A: It’s absolutely beautiful: modern and contemporary, with a touch of Tuscan inspiration. The previous owners had some gorgeous furnishings that really suited the design of the home and I managed to negotiate the sale of some of these along with the house. I also love that it’s in a secure estate. But there are only 10 houses in total, so it feels very private.

Q: Did you know exactly which area you wanted to be in?

A: I didn’t really have a strong preference. Finding the right house was more important to me. I wanted more space, a double garage, a pool and garden.

Q: What’s your favourite thing about the area?

A: It’s very peaceful and quiet, and I feel safe here. There’s also a great little shopping centre just across the road from me, which I can walk to.

Q: Where’s your favourite local restaurant or coffee spot?

A: There’s a new Italian restaurant, called Old Town Italy. The food is great and it’s walking distance away.

Analyse itPATRICK CAIRNS

Making money from waste

There is a dream shared by many environmental engineers and those involved in the green

economy that we can entirely eliminate waste. Whether that waste is in the form of chemicals or refuse that goes to landfill, the ideal is to prevent it from ever impacting on the environment.

This can sound like a pipe dream. It seems unlikely that industry could ever be completely waste free.

There is, however, a scenario in which zero waste is possible. And that is when waste is actually no longer waste, but becomes a usable resource.

If this seems far-fetched, consider that the Scottish government has made a commitment to creating a zero waste society. Companies as big as Nestlé and Proctor & Gamble have also already managed to achieve zero waste-to-landfill at a number of their factories.

In South Africa too, there is a growing enthusiasm for this idea. Perhaps the most significant project in this regard is the planned Limpopo Eco-Industrial Park being developed outside Musina.

The idea is simple to articulate, although far harder to achieve: the park aims to be an entirely closed ecosystem in which the waste from one industrial operation will be the raw material for another, so that there is an entirely closed “waste loop”. Those involved in the project believe it may be the first of its kind in the world.

Central to the development of the park is the “gasification island” which will use waste from a nearby landfill together with waste coal from mine dumps to produce syngas for power. Energy will also be produced from a co-generation plant linked to an operation producing coke from metallurgical coal.

The co-generation plant effectively uses the heat and gas released in the production of the coke to make electricity.

Other plans for the site include a gas-to-liquids plant that will produce methanol, an ammonia and urea plant that will use carbon dioxide released by other operations in the park, an ethylene plant, and a brick-making factory that will take glass recovered from landfill waste and sand from an abandoned copper mine.

In some respects it seems highly ambitious. It will redefine not only how these businesses deal with waste, but also with each other, because they will become interdependent. Issues at one, may become problems for all of them.

It may, however, be a vision of the future – creating business relationships that are truly symbiotic and relevant to the society in which they operate. And that is true sustainability.

The Limpopo

Eco-Industrial Park is situated on four farms comprising around 8,200ha in total. More than half of the land will be kept as a nature reserve

New to the neighbourhood: Umhlanga Rocks, Umhlanga

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The iconic ‘heartbeat’ of Tshwane – Loftus Versfeld Stadium – is set to receive an

upmarket neighbour

The bustling space adjacent to the Blue Bulls rugby team’s home ground of Loftus Versfeld

Stadium in Arcadia, will undergo a facelift – as will the surrounding residential area – in the form of a mixed-use development. Named Loftus Park, it’s co-owned in equal shares by real estate company Pivotal Property Fund and property developer Abland.

“We are very excited about this unique development, and believe we’ve raised the bar with an exceptional mixed-use concept located in the heart of one of our country’s richest historical rugby institutions,” says Jackie van Niekerk, CEO: Pivotal.

“Loftus Park provides us with a location in proximity to the Union Buildings, embassies, the University of Pretoria

and various prestigious schools and hospitals,” says Van Niekerk.

The development will comprise A-grade and premium-grade commercial office space, a public exhibition centre, a destination retail component, and a Virgin Active gym, as well as several restaurants surrounding an open-air piazza. In addition, Loftus Park will host a sport rehabilitation centre with doctors and specialists to compliment the sport culture within the area.

Phase two of the development will likely include a hotel that is currently being negotiated with an international brand. Phase three adds an upmarket residential area, aimed at embassy staff. Tshwane is home to the largest array of embassies in the world, outside of Washington DC, and Loftus Park is

New-look landmark

situated within this embassy precinct. Additional interest is expected from young professors, post-graduate students from the University of Pretoria (a few kilometres from the park), and business people who work in town and wish to avoid dealing with traffic.

Abland director Thinus Delport says the development is due to open in June 2017. Because of its location, Loftus Park is accessible from all major transportation routes in Gauteng. It is situated close to Hatfield Gautrain station and is also on the A Re Yeng (Tshwane’s Bus Rapid Transit service) bus route.

Loftus Park will provide 8,600 jobs during construction and a further 5,400 full-time new jobs after completion, and will add in excess of R30m per annum to the City of Tshwane’s rates base.

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situated within this embassy precinct. Additional interest is expected from young professors, post-graduate students from the University of Pretoria (a few kilometres from the park), and business people who work in town and wish to avoid dealing with traffic.

Abland director Thinus Delport says the development is due to open in June 2017. Because of its location, Loftus Park is accessible from all major transportation routes in Gauteng. It is situated close to Hatfield Gautrain station and is also on the A Re Yeng (Tshwane’s Bus Rapid Transit service) bus route.

Loftus Park will provide 8,600 jobs during construction and a further 5,400 full-time new jobs after completion, and will add in excess of R30m per annum to the City of Tshwane’s rates base.

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Looking for a dream home that’s affordable too? Consider the West Rand

With Johannesburg’s northern suburbs now climbing even further out of the average

family’s affordability scale, house hunters are increasingly looking elsewhere to get their foot on the property ladder. One such location is the West Rand, which has recently seen huge growth in demand in suburbs such as Little Falls, Wilgeheuwel and Radiokop.

“There aren’t many other areas where you can buy a home with four bedrooms, two lounges, a TV and entertainment room, kitchen, laundry, pool and lapa, plus a granny flat and huge carport on 1,000m2 for R1,2m,” says Liana van Loggerenberg, head, Rawson Property Roodepoort. Because of these affordable price points, Liana says buyers see these as “stepping stone” properties, where owners can capitalise on the house’s increasing value over a few years before upgrading to more upmarket areas.

Eileen Livesey of Pam Golding Properties, has also noted increased demand in the West Rand, particularly in areas such as Constantia Kloof, Allen’s Nek, Little Falls, Strubens Valley, Panorama and Radiokop. “Properties most in demand in these areas fall within the price range of R1,5m to R2,5m,” she says.

In addition to its affordability, Rawson Property’s regional manager David Jacobs says the West Rand is becoming popular due to the range of good schools nearby and access to shopping centres like Westgate and the new Cradlestone Mall.

The transport network is also extensive. “The N14 highway – currently under-going a major revamp – is by far the easiest route between the West Rand and the Fourways/Sandton area,” he says.

Eileen agrees, noting the proximity of big businesses as another pull factor. “Major corporates, such as FNB, MTN and Wesbank, are now also situated close by, and, consequently, professionals and executives are looking to find good properties close to their places of work.”

In terms of other specifics in the buying decision, David says that security remains one of the main priority factors with West Rand properties. “Buyers want homes complete with burglar bars, security gates, security lights and an alarm system, at the very least,” he says. The emphasis on security is a priority for personal safety and for better financial returns in the long term.

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A: Amandasig 40

B: Baileys Muckleneuk 29Blue Valley GolF Estate 32

Boardwalk 30

Boardwalk Meader 29, 34

Brooklyn 29, 34

Brummeria 29

Buffelsdrift 38

C:Celtisdal 32

Centurion Golf Estate 32, 36

Clearwater Estate 38

Clydesdale 38

Constantia Park 37, 38

Cornwall Hill 36

D: Die Hoewes 32

Die Wilgers 34

Doringkloof 32

E: Eastwood 40

Eco Park Estate 32

Eldoraigne 34

Equestria 23, 38

Erasmuskloof 38

F: Faerie Glen 29, 34, 38

G: Garsfontein 29, 37, 38

Gezina 23

H: Hennopspark 32

Heuweloord 24

Highveld 32

I:

Irene 32

Irene Proper 36

Irene Wood Estate 33

K:

Kameeldrift East 40

L:

La Montagne 38

Leeuwenhof 29

Lydiana 38

Lynnwood 34, 38

Lynnwood Glen 29

Lynnwood Manor 29, 30

Lynnwood Ridge 24, 30, 38

Lyttelton Manor 33

M:Menlo Park 30, 34

Meyerspark 24, 30

Midlands Estate 36

Midstream Estate 33

Midstream Ridge 36

Monavoni 35

Monavoni AH 36Monument Park 30Mooikloof 37Mooikloof Gardens 30Mooikloof Ridge 39Mooikloof Ridge Estate 39Moreleta Park 25, 35, 37, 39Muckleneuk 30Murrayfield 24

N: Newlands 39

O: Olievenhoutbosch 24

Olympus 30, 39

P: Pretoria Central 37

Pretorius Park 37

Protea Aftree Oord 39

R: RHK Noord 24Rietvalleirand 39Rooihuiskraal North 33, 35

S: Silver Lakes 30, 39

Silver Lakes Golf Estate 35

Silver Stream Estate 30

Silverton 24

Silverton Ridge 37

Six Fountains 37

Six Fountains Residential Estate 35

Soshanguve 37

Soutdowns 36

Soutdowns Estate 36

T: Thatchfield Close 33

The Reeds 24, 33, 36

The Ridge 39

The Wilds 37

V: Val de Grace 30Villieria 23

W: Wapadrand 39

Waterkloof 25, 31, 35

Waterkloof Heights 31, 40

Waterkloof Park 31

Waterkloof Ridge 39

Wierdapark 33

Willow Acres 31

Willow Acres Estate 35

Willow Park Manor 23, 31

Woodhill 31

Woodhill Golf Estate 35

Z: Zwartkop 33

Zwavelpoort 31

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