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Revised July 2011
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
AND
LANDSCAPING
GUIDELINES
THIS DOCUMENT SUPRCEDES ALL PREVIOUS DOCUMENTS
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SCHEDULE OF CONTENTS PAGE
1. INTRODUCTION 3
2. BACKGROUND TO GUIDELINES 3
3. GENERAL GUIDELINES 4
3.1 General Forms and Construction 4
3.2 Roofs 4
3.3 External Walls 5
3.4 Windows and Doors 6
3.5 Verandahs and Decks etc. 6
3.6 Awnings 6
3.7 Garages and Carports 7
3.8 Swimming Pools 73.9 TV Antennae, Telephones and Reception Devices 8
3.10 Roof Fixtures 8
3.11 Landscaping Elements
3.12 Accessories
3.13 Alarms
3.14 Security fence
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4. ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW PROCESS 12
5. THE DRAWING SUBMISSION PROCEDURE 13
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7.
PLAN APPLICATION FEES
OWNER – BUILDER
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8. PRICING PROCEDURES 16
9. CONSTRUCTION COST SUNDRIES 17
10. CONSTRUCTION 17
11.
12.
CONTACT ESTATE MANAGEMENT
PLANTING PALETTE
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Note: It is recomm ended that Geotechnical advice be ob tained re:
spec i fi c s i te and so i l cond i t ions pr ior to comm enc ing any des ign
or con st ruc t ion work .
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 The purpose for the architectural language and landscaping guidelines is to create a harmonious
built environment that will be sympathetic to the existing natural beauty of the Hilltop PrivateEstate, Port Zimbali Township.
1.2 The Architectural Design and Landscape Review Committee (Design Review Committee)comprising of two registered professional architects, an professional environmentalist whenrequired, a professional registered engineer when required, and a representative from the Kwa
Dukuza Local Authority has, therefore, drawn up the following broad guidelines to assist allproperty owners with the preparation of their plans. Each submission will be assessed on its
merits and information provided in the overall context of the Hilltop Private Estate and the PortZimbali Town Planning Scheme.
1.3 For this purpose the Hilltop Private Estate Management Association (HPEMA) constitution
requires all property owners to submit building plans and landscaping proposals, including allalterations and or amendments, for approval, prior to them being submitted to the Kwa Dukuza
Local Authority.1.4 Only Professional Architects registered with the South African Council of Architects (SACA) and
the South African Council for the Architectural Practice (SACAP) may submit drawings for
development within Hilltop Private Estate, and all Engineers must be registered with the S.A.Institute of Civil Engineers (SAICE).
1.5 Architects commissioned to do work in Hilltop Private Estate must also be appointed as thePrincipal Agent of the project commissioned to for.
2.0 BACKGROUND TO GUIDELINES
2.1 The Hilltop Private Estate forms part of Port Zimbali and shares a unified common architectural
theme with the Zimbali Golf Estate through the use of similar materials, colours, textures and adominant roof theme.
2.2 Analysis of the site, the coastal dune forest, proximity to the sea, prevailing winds and the
objective to ensure a sense of harmony within the Estate have identified the following designcriteria:
Dominance of nature and the re-establishment of the Coastal Forest
Integrated internal and external living spaces
Raised verandahs, decks and terraces
Limited range of natural materials
Selected colour range ( which is on the colour chart in the Estate Management office). The
colour palette can be down loaded from our web site as well. Dominant roof form with large overhangs and top storey to be accommodated in the roof
space
Chimneys and/or dormers
Large areas of glazing
Expression of a plinth or base.
2.3 It is important that the street elevation avoids the suburban residential image and greateremphasis should be given to retaining the natural character of the Estate, maintaining views, and
eliminating all fencing.
2.4 The general guidelines are applicable to all areas of the Hilltop Estate.
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3.0 GENERAL GUIDELINES APPLICABLE TO ALL AREAS OF THE HILLTOP ESTATE
The light and airy character of sub-tropical architecture blended with simplicity and rich earthen
materials of Africa form the basis of Hilltop’s architectural language and guidelines.
It is characterised by its free-flowing organic plan shape, integrating the internal and external
living spaces, changes in levels, dominant roof forms with large overhangs, large areas ofglazing, expression of a plinth or base and raised verandahs and decks.
3.1 General Forms and Construction.
Speci f ic Exclusion s General Inclus ions
General materials
Cement bricks.
Clinker bricks where visible
externally. Washing lines visible from outside
the footprint area and roads.
Multi-coloured electric light bulbs.
Concrete balustrades.
Bricks as specified under 4.3 external wallsplantable, raked retaining walls.
Natural Stone finishes. Boardwalks over sensitive areas of the site.
General Forms and Elements
Temporary structures.
Toolsheds and wendy houses.
Post boxes other than HPEMAmodel.
Terracing and platforming on steepslopes.
Service areas in view from thestreet or public open spaces.
Street numbering other tha HPEMAmodel.
Structures to comply with the NationalBuilding Regulations.
Piers and Piles on steep slopes.
Buildings broken up in plan form and
massing. Courtyards.
Site coverage as per Port Zimbali TownPlanning Scheme.
The absolute FAR size of any residentialhouse is restricted to 750m2. Any area over
the maximum 750m2 will not be considered.
3.2 Roofs.
Speci f ic Exclusion s General Inclus ions
Materials
Any materials other than those
permitted under general inclusions.
PVC.
Terracotta coloured roof tiles.
Colour
All colours except terracotta. Terracotta.
Rainwater goods sympathetic to wall colour.
Forms and Elements
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All roof pitches other than undergeneral inclusions.
Flat roofs.
Domed or semi-circular vaulted
roofs.
Mono-pitched roofs.
Roof pitch of 45° and/or 20°.
Dormer windows.
Large overhangs (minimum 750mm).
No exposed gutters.
Upper storey’s accommodated in the roof.
Chimney’s. Roof must use two roof pitches.
3.3 External Walls.
Speci f ic Exclusion s General Inclus ions
Materials
Rough plaster finishes.
Ornate mouldings. Highly reflective surfaces.
Smooth textured plaster and paint.
Plastered and painted bands. Stone (within the overall colour range below.
Facebrick as an exception only.
Colour
Any colours other than thosepermitted under general inclusions.
External paint colours from Plascon andMidas Earthcote reference (or similar
approved and within the same tonal values
as approved by HPEMA ). The approvedcolour charts are on display in the Estate
Management Office.The approved external colours are:Plascon Bushbuck Y1-D1-4
Plascon Dry Gold Y2-C2-1Plascon Summer Wheat Y1-C1-4
Plascon Clover Honey Y3-C1-4Plascon Pretzer Y1-C2-1
Plascon Spr ingbok Chest Y3-C2-2Plascon Organdy Y3-C2-1Midas Earthcote Stone
Midas Earthcote Dried Stem Midas Earthcote Pebble Cream
Midas Earthcote Coffee Light Midas Earthcote River Mud
Midas Earthcote Mushroom Beige Midas Earthcote Cape Lime White Midas Earthcote Curry
Midas Earthcote Sugas Midas Earthcote Karma
Forms and Elements
Gables which exceed 25% of the
total elevation area. Plastered window and door reveals
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3.4 Windows and Doors.
Speci f ic Exclusion s General Inclus ions
Materials
Presses metal doors.
“Winblocks”. Tinted reflective glass.
Large glazed pane or cottage pane
windows. Hardwoods or aluminium.
Colour
Any other colour other than underGeneral inclusions.
Natural coloured hardwood.
Anodising or epoxy coating to match
hardwood - dark bronze or dark brown tomatch hardwood only.
Forms and Elements
External burglar bars. Hinged or sliding shutters.
Plaster bands and reveals to windows anddoors.
Internal screens to be in harmony with theexternal appearance.
3.5 Verandahs and Decks etc.
Speci f ic Exclusion s General Inclus ions
Materials
Decorative metal. Timber (Balu).
Terraces finished with quarry tiles.
Colours
Primary colours or any other thanthose under general inclusions.
Consistent with the main structure naturaltimber as specified.
Quarry tiles natural terracotta.
Forms and Elements
Excessive ornamentation. Deep overhangs.
Raised above the vegetation to encourage
re-growth.
Balustrades to HPEMA design.
3.6 Awnings.
Speci f ic Exclusion s General Inclus ions
Materials
Fibreglass sheeting.
Metal.
Shadecloth. (Other than duringconstruction as per ConstructionProtocols ).
Lean-to-roof on timber posts and beamscomplimenting the main structure only.
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Colour
Any primary colour. Complimentary to main structure.
3.7 Garages and Carports.
Speci f ic Exclusion s General Inclus ions
Materials
Precast concrete.
Fibreglass roof sheeting.
Metal doors.
Unpainted doors.
Construction to match the main structure.
Doors - timber raised panels or fiberglass.
Colour
White. To match the main structure.
Doors to match timber of windows and othertimber doors etc.
Forms and Elements
Doors on the building line or
boundary facing the road.
Free standing carports.
More than one drive way per site.
Doors not fully visible from the road.
Attached to main structure where practical.
Garages
These should be designed with same
material and site criteria as house. Where
practical these should be attachedgarages, unless the individual site
conditions are extremely onerous. Garagedoors should not be visible from the road.
Carports
These should be designed as per garage
and must appear as a substantive andintegral part of house and not an
appendage.
3.8 Swimming Pools.
Speci f ic Exclusion s General Inclus ions
Materials
Portable pools (all types). Ferro Art metal fencing.
Glass screens.
Fencing over building lines andboundary lines.
Permanent construction. Pool surround to match general paving.
1,2m high Entingu stick fencing with self
closing and locking gate within demarcatedfootprint only and to HPEMA approval on
application. Fence structure must complywith Part N of the National BuildingRegulations and Building Standards Act.
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Forms and Elements
Pump visible from road.
Freestanding pump houses.
Located within the demarcated footprintonly.
3.9 TV Antennae, Telephones and
Reception Devices.
Speci f ic Exclusion s General Inclus ions
Forms and Elements
All exposed fitments.
Advertising signage on dish.
More than one satellite dish perdwelling unit.
Provision has been made for
underground connection via Telkomlines.
Satellite dishes will be permitted wherethey can be located so as not to be
readily visible from the roads andadjoining sites and where the tree
canopy is not disturbed by so doing.
Satellite dishes must be painted the
same colour as the wall it is attached to.
Terrestrial aerials provided the
positioning has been approved by theEstate Manager.
3.10 Roof Fixtures.
Speci f ic Exclusion s General Inclus ions
Materials
Reflective materials. To match main structure.
Colour
Any colour not in harmony with the
overall design.
To match main structure
Forms and Elements
Any protrusions above heightrestriction level.
To compliment the main structure.
Height restrictions of 10m measured from
ngl to apex of roof. The 10m height ismeasured at the centre level of the site.
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Roof Lights.Roof lights are to be designed as an
integral part of the roof and not an aperture.Natural clear glass or synthetic alternative
with timber or aluminium structure/framingof an appropriate design is allowed (light
timber or aluminium frame sections only).Sun reflection from skylight it to be
minimised and indicated on drawings withplan submission.
3.11 Landscaping Elements.
Speci f ic Exclusion s General Inclus ions
3.11.1 Paving
Materials
Concrete surfaces not covered withtiles or paving.
More than one access drive wayper site.
Grass block driveway.
Clay pavers.
Timber decks.
Grass blocks (not applicable to drive ways).
Sleepers.
Quarry tiles.
Cobbles.
Stone paving.
This clause must be read in conjunction with
the Landscape Protocol and Planting list.
Forms and Elements
Paving beyond the footprint areas.
Access beyond the footprint areas.
Shared driveways to have same finish.
Driveways uphill from the road must have astorm water channel across the drivewayentrance.
Refer to Storm Water Management Planand Environmental Management Plan for
storm water requirements.
Driveway access over the verge must be ata gradient of 1:25 between the road and
the site boundary.
A cut-off drain is required across thedriveway at the site boundary.
Two 110mm dia pvc sleeves are required
crossing under the driveway at 410mminvert, and at 1,0m distance from the edge
of the road. The sleeves must protrude500mm on either side of the driveway.
These sleeves must be capped at bothends.
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3.11.2 Si te Bo und ary Enclos ures
Speci f ic Exclusion s General Inclus ions
Materials Concrete panels.
Wire fencing. Barbed or razor wire.
Brick and plastered walls.
Any other materials not specificallyincluded.
To match main structure (kitchen yards etc).
Timber post and rail. Entingu stick fencing with vertical sticks.
Screen planting or planting on hardwood trellisscreens in harmony with the building.
Forms and Elements
Outside footprint areas.
Fencing of entire site.
Fencing or solid
Any walling or fencing over and
beyond building lines and or on siteboundaries.
Only fencing for the protection of swimming
pools in terms with Part N of the NationalBuilding Regulations, and an area to contain
pets which is contained within the site
specific building lines will be considered forapproval.
3.11.3 Planting
Speci f ic Exclusion s General Inclus ions
Materials
All plant material not on the
approved planting schedule. Plant material as per approved schedule of
planting palettes to be incorporated into the
areas between adjoining lots, non-footprintareas abutting the road reserve.
Refer to the planting palette in Clause 12 on
page 19 for specific list of plantingpermitted on the estate.
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3.12 Accessories.
Speci f ic Exclusion s
Noise and extract air from all plant
machinery must not disturb neighbours or
the natural environment.
No exposed elements will be permitted.
Free standing tool sheds, wendy houses,
animal shelters are not permitted.
General Inclus ions
These consist of: mechanical equipment,electrical equipment, kitchen apparatus,
sunscreening, garden walling, roof lights,decorative elements, gates, site and
building lighting, and backup powergenerators.
Mechanical Equipment
Consists of air-conditioning plant, ducting,units any air extraction systems or
elements, water filtration and pumpingequipment.
Air-conditioning
All elements must be screened from viewfrom all sides with an element which
compliments the house design. Methodsare given.
Air extraction systems
These include chimneys, braai extracts,kitchen extracts, bathroom and any other
extract must be in sympathy with the overalldesign and a list of criteria are given.
Filtration and pumping systems As per air-conditioning.
Electrical Equipment
These consist of radio, television reception
elements, alarm systems.
The system and all elements are to bedesigned as integrated elements of the
building and are to compliment the design.
Kitchen Apparatus All kitchen, laundry yard apparatus (washing
line/bins) are to be screened from viewfrom all residences, roads and paths.
Sunscreening
These consist of awnings and pergolas.
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Awnings
These are to be functional, not decorativeand to be designed to compliment the
design.Various acceptable materials, forms and
structural systems are listed.
Pergolas
Designed as an integral part of house.
Various acceptable materials, forms andstructures are listed.
Site Lighting
All lighting should be unobtrusive and notdisturb neighbours, traffic and pedestrians.
The fittings should complement the houseand be an integral part of the design and to
be approved by HPEMA.Use of appropriate Estate street furniture
for site lighting is required. A list of detail design criteria is provided.
3.13 Alarms.
Speci f ic Exclusion s General Inclus ions
Audible alarms.
Flashing lights.
Non-audible alarms linked to the Estate’sSecurity nominated control center and
response unit. “Carephone” non-audible modems linked to
the Estate’s Security nominated controlcentre and response unit.
3.14 Estate Security Fence.
Specific Exclusions General Inclusions
Any structure built within 3.0m from the
estate’s security perimeter fence.
Planting of trees within 3,0m from theperimeter security fence.
3,0m wide unobstructed security patrol area
between the perimeter fence and nearest
structure.
4.0 ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW PROCESS.
4.1 Only professional architects registered with the South African Council of Architects (SACA) andthe South African Council for the Architectural Practice (SACAP) may submit drawings for
development within the Hilltop Private Estate, and all professional Engineers must be registeredwith the S.A. Institute of Civil Engineers (SAICE).
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4.2 Approved Architects and Landscape Architects may obtain all Landscape Protocoldocumentation and plans relevant to the site from www.hiltopestate.co.za or from the Estate
Manager of HPEMA.
4.3 This Protocol document is considered supplementary to the National Building Regulations(N.B.R.) and Building Standards Act and cannot take precedence should any provision of this
document be regarded as contrary to the N.B.R. and Building Standards Act. Any variance to theN.B.R. or any other statutory requirements shall be brought to the attention of HPEMA.
4.4 This Protocol document is also considered supplementary to the Kwa Dukuza Local Authority
requirements and cannot take precedence should any provision of this document be regarded ascontrary to the Local Authority requirements, then the Local Authority requirements shall prevail.
Any application for waivers of Local Authority requirements should meet first with the approval ofHPEMA.
4.5 On approval of the proposed building plans, five paper sets of drawings will be stamped with a
HPEMA “Approved” stamp, four paper sets will be returned to the Owner or his/her appointedarchitect for submission to Kwa Dukuza Municipality and one coloured paper set will be retained
by HPEMA for their records.
4.6 The Kwa Dukuza Local Authority will not scrutinise any plans without the HPEMA “Approved”stamp and signature of the Estate Manager or Chairperson of the HPEHOA.
4.7 The Architectural Review Architects and Landscape consultants act in an advisory capacity only,
and all comments are at the discretion of HPEMA. To this extent each design will be treated onits own merits and information provided on the drawings and supporting documentation.
4.8 Proposed building contractors tender list to be submitted to HPEMA prior to issue to tenderers.
(allow 14 days). By approving the tender list, the developer in no way accepts responsibility for
the contractor and the contract remains firmly between the client and the contractor. All BuildingContractors will be obliged to sign a copy of the Building Contractors Protocol and Obligations Agreement prior to any contract being signed with the owner and any work commencing on site.
4.9 Notify HPEMA of tender award and the contract sum.
4.10 Submit a copy of the contract signed by the owner and contractor to be submitted to HPEMA.
5.0 THE DRAWING SUBMISSION PROCEDURE.
STEP 1 Initial Orientation meeting with the Estate Manager with the owner and architect.
Architect to bring his presentation drawings.STEP 2 First meeting with the Architectural Review Committee. Architect to attend this
meeting to present the Sketch Plan and Initial Landscape Plan.STEP 3 Second meeting with the Architectural Review Committee. Architect to attend this
meeting to present the final working /Council submission drawings.
5.1 Step 1 INITIAL ORIENTATION MEETING
5.1.1 The Architect appointed by the owner arranges a meeting with the Estate Manager whichthe owner and the Architect will attend. Estate Manager briefs the Owner and Architect on
the Estate Protocols and services prior to the preparation of any designs. Conceptual
meeting for all the parties to understand each other’s needs.
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5.1.2 The Architect should check the Development Design Guidelines and Development
Control criteria relevant to the particular site.
5.2 Step 2 SKETCH/CONCEPTUAL DESIGN PLAN APPROVAL
5.2.1 The HPEMA Architectural Review Committee meeting to be attended by both thearchitect and the purchaser/owner of the specific site,
5.2.2 Architect to present his/her conceptual design sketch plan to the committee prior to thepreparation of any working/submission drawings.
5.2.3 Drawings to be in sufficient detail and information for the committee to understand theoverall and detailed concepts.
5.2.4 The sketch plans should consist of:i. One coloured set of all the drawings showing elevations, floor plans, roof plan and
site plan to a scale of 1:100.ii. One coloured set of all drawings showing the initial proposal of the landscaping,
planting list, and landscaping features to a scale of 1:100.
The Environmental Consultant can be contacted through the Estate Manager’s Office.
5.3 Step 3 SUBMISSION OF FINAL WORKING DRAWING
5.3.1 Drawings to be in sufficient detail and information for the committee to understand theoverall and detailed concepts. The following must be submitted for approval:
i. All final submission drawings to scale of 1:100 are required together with diagramsof proposed doors, windows and all external finishes.
ii. All materials on exterior to be identified.iii. A final landscape layout in colour giving details of drainage and structural planting.
The HPEMA environmental consultant will advise owners on the conservation
theme to be included into individual garden footprints prior to submission.iv. A site specific Storm Water Management Plan prepared by a professional
engineer showing pre-construction, during construction, and post construction
storm water control is required.v. A site specific geotech report is required.
vi. Soil analysis report required.vii. A site specific Environmental Management Plan is required.
viii. Details of site specific solar energy and rainwater harvesting program.ix. A Site specific topographical survey plan is required. All services and tree must be
shown on this drawing. Size of tree trunk and canopy including name of tree mustbe provided.
5.4 Drawings for approval by HPEMA prior to submission to the Kwa Dukuza Local Authority, shall be
submitted to:
The Estate ManagerHilltop Private Estate Management Association (HPEMA)
P.O.Box 1131Ballito4420
5.5 NOTE: No building work may commence without the written approval of the HPEMA and the
Kwa Dukuza Municipality.
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6.0 PLAN APPLICATION FEES.
6.1 All applications for approval of architectural drawings and structural garden layout plans must besubmitted to the HPEMA together with a non-refundable, fee of:
6.1.1 Special Residential R4,800.00 for a new Building Plan submission.
R1,000.00 for a new Landscape Plan.
6.1.2 PUD and Duet Sites
R7,200.00 for new Building Plan submission per unit design.R2,000.00 per site plan.
R 750.00 per genuine identical unit thereafterR2,500.00 for a new Landscape and irrigation Plan.
6.1.3 General
R1,500.00 for minor deviations and amendments. If no additional area is added.
R 500.00 per additional 10 square metres. If additional area is added.R 500.00 revised landscape plans.R2,500.00 alterations & additions plus R500 per 10 square metres.
R 500.00 Special requested meetings, per 15 minutes.Special meetings with consultants will be at a rate of R600 per hour per
consultant plus travelling expense.R4,500.00 for major deviations ( change in building height, change in levels, change
in footprint, change in design, etc ).
6.1.4 Copies
R150.00 A1 copy of Estate General Map.R150.00 A1 copy of Estate Services layout ( per layout).
R500.00 per Protocol Document.
(The above fees may be reviewed and amended at the discretion of the Board from time to time.The normal annual increase will occur in January of each year. Please check our web site
www.hilltopestate.co.za for updated tariff of fees in the down load section).
Full fees will be charged if the plan is not approvable after two Architectural Review meetings.
6.2 PAYMENT OF FEES.
6.2.1 All payments must be made directly into the account mentioned below and a copy
of the payment transaction must be attached to the plan approval application formsubmitted to the Estate Manager.
6.2.2 Our banking details are as follows:
Name of account : Wakefields Trust AccountBank : ABSA
Branch code : 331926 Account number : 4046347686
Quote reference number : 21500/Hilltop/Plans
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7.0 OWNER – BUILDER.
7.1 An owner-builder who is registered with the Master Builders Association and with an acceptableconstruction record will be considered to construct his own house. The references of prior
building contracts must be given and he will not be allowed to negotiate any further work on the
Estate without HPEMA approval.7.2 An Owner Builder may only build one house on the estate and must occupy it for at a least one
year after completion.
7.3 An Owner Builder must be registered with the NHBRC as an owner builder.
8.0 PRICING PROCEDURES.
8.1 Generally prices should be obtained from detailed approved sketch plans and a specification orfrom final drawing and specification. Every effort should be made not to obtain budget prices
from preliminary drawings, as these are misleading and contractors often allow for extra costswhere details are insufficient. House prices received using this method in the past has proved to
be misleading.
The following are acceptable methods of obtaining prices from the contractors:
8.2 Negotiation
8.2.1 Where a purchaser has been recommended or knows the contractor, he may enter intodirect negotiation with the contractor. This is generally a sound practice as you are then
assured of using the contractor of your choice and are in a position to structure the priceaccording to your available funds through negotiation.
8.3 Open Tender
8.3.1 Drawings together with a specification or Bill of Quantities are packaged together,
normally by the architect and all approved contractors are briefed on the contract togetherand a date is set for the return of the prices. Once the prices are received, they are
opened simultaneously and the prices are disclosed to all. It is usual for the lowest priceto be accepted, but if there is a large discrepancy between the first two prices, the client
may accept the second price.
8.3.2 There are certain disadvantages to this procedure. The client may be required to use acontractor that is unknown to him and probably the most serious disadvantage is that the
contractors have cut their price to the bone to attain the work and make up their profit
through any extras requested by the client.
8.4 Invited Tender
8.4.1 This is similar to the open tender procedure with the advantage that only selected
contractors are allowed to price.
8.5 In concluding, we strongly advise that once a price has been received through the tenderprocedure and is outside the budget of the client, which the client re-looks at the design andspecification and re-tenders with the selected contractors, or negotiates with the lowest tenderer.
To work outside these parameters in the above situation is in conflict with the rules and
regulations of the Master Builders Association.
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9.0 CONSTRUCTION COST SUNDRIES.
9.1 The price from the contractors does not normally include the following, and allowances must bemade for:
9.1.1 Electrical connection fee and deposit. This is normally in the region of R3,000.00for a single phase connection, payable to the Kwa Dukuza Municipality.
9.1.2 Water connection fee and deposit. This is normally in the region of R1,750.00
payable to the Siza Water.
9.1.3 Sewer connection. There is normally a charge if the site connection provided isutilised. However, if a new connection point is requested, Siza normally charges
about R1 000.00 + deposit of R800
These fees must be checked with the Local Authority and Siza Water.
10.0 CONSTRUCTION.
10.1 On approval of the building plans by the Local Authority, the Principal Agent must apply to the
Estate Manager for a site hand over meeting in order to commence construction. This applicationmust be made at least 5 working days prior to the anticipated site hand over date.
10.2 The following procedures and documentation is required with the site hand over letter of request :
a). A copy of the Local Authority approved plan.
b). A copy of the Title Deeds.c). A copy of the Owner’s contractual agreement with the HPEMA approved Building
Contractor.d). A copy of the SG diagram.
e). A copy of the Building Contractors construction program. ( Maximum 12 monthsfrom date of site hand over ).
f). A copy of the Building Contractors site establishment plan.
g). A copy of the Building Contractors list of sub-contractors.h). A copy of the Building Contractors Site Safety Procedures and Safety Officer
appointment and agreement.i). A copy of the Owner’s Bond approval or finance guarantee to cover the project to
completion.k). A copy of the NHBRC registration of the project.
l). A copy of the Building Contractor’s construction and indemnity Insurance cover forthe specific site and project.
m). Copy of the site specific Environmental Management Plan and the Storm WaterManagement Plan for during construction.
n). A copy of the Owner’s contractual agreement with the HPEMA approvedLandscape Contractor.
o). Copy of proof of payment of the Construction Levy. ( A R25,000.00 non refundableConstruction Levy is payable for a 12 month construction period. An additional
R5,000.00 per month will be levied after 12 months ).p). Copy of environmental clearance. ( only in the case of trees being removed or
encroachment onto environmental sensitive areas are proposed ).q). A copy of the Building Contractors Obligations Agreement.
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Antidesma rufescens Tassle Berry Tree
Antidesma venosum Tassle BerryTree
Apodytes dimidiata White PearTree
Bachmannia woodii Four Finger Bush Tree
Baphia racemosa Powder-puff TreeTree
Bauhinia tomentosa Bush-neat’s Foot Tree
Bequaertiodendron natalense Natal Milk PlumTree
Bersama lucens Glossy White AshTree
Bersama tysoniana Common Bersama Tree
Brachylaena uniflora Natal Silver OakTree
Bridelia micrantha MitzeeriTree
Buddleja dysophylla White Climbing Sage Tree
Buddleja pulchella Red Climbing Sage Tree
Burchellia bubalina Wild Pomegranate Tree
Buxus natalensis Natal Box Tree
Cadaba natalensis Maure Cadaba Tree
Calodendrum capense Cape ChestnutTree
Calpurnea aurea Natal LaburnumTree
Canthium ciliatum Dwarf Turkey Berry Tree
Canthium inerme Turkey BerryTree
Canthium mundianum Rock Alder Tree
Canthium pauciflorum Kidney Fruited Panciflorum Tree
Canthium spinosum Coastal Canthium Tree
Capparis fascicularisTree
Capparis sepiaria Wild Caper Bush Tree
Capparis tomentosa Wooly Caper Bush Tree
Carissa bispinosa Forest Num-numTree
Carissa macrocarpa Num-NumTree
Casearia gladiiformis Sword Leaf Tree
Cassine aethiopica Kooboo BerryTree
Cassine eucleiformis White Sybas Tree
Cassine papillosa Common SaffronTree
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Cassine peragua Bastard Safron Wood Tree
Cassine tetragona Climbing Saffron Wood Tree
Cassinopsis tinifolia Spineless Cassinopsis Tree
Cassipourea gerradii Bastard Onion Wood Tree
Cassipourea gummiflua Onion WoodTree
Catunaregum spinosa Thorny-bone AppleTree
Cavacoa aurea Natal HickoryTree
Celtis africana White StinkwoodTree
Celtis gomphophylla Bastard White Stink Wood Tree
Chaetacme aristata Thorny ElmTree
Chionanthus foveolatus Fine Leaved Iron Wood Tree
Chionanthus peglerae Large Leaved Iron Wood Tree
Chrysophyllum viridifolium Fluted MilkwoodTree
Clausena anisata HorsewoodTree
Clerodendrum glabrum Cats’ Whiskers Tree
Clerodendrum myriocoides Blue Cats Whisker Tree
Clutia abyssinica Smooth Fruited Clutia Tree
Clutia pulchella Warty-fruited Clutia Tree
Cnestis natalensis Itch Pod Tree
Coddia rudis Small Bone Apple Tree
Cola natalensis CoshwoodTree
Combretum bracteosum Hiccup Nut Tree
Combretum erythrophyllum River Bushwillow
Combretum kraussii Forest BushwillowTree
Combretum molle Velvet Bushwillow Tree
Commiphora harveyi Red-stem Corkwood Tree
Commiphora woodii Forest CorkwoodTree
Cordia caffra Septee TreeTree
Crassula ovata Narrow Leaved Crassula Tree
Croton sylvaticus Forest FeverberryTree
Cryptocarya latifolia Broad-leaved QuinceTree
Cryptocarya myrtifolia Camphor Laurel Tree
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Cryptocarya woodii Cape QuinceTree
Cunonia capensis Rooiels Tree
Cussonia natalensis Simple Leaved Cabbage Tree Tree
Cussonia nicholsonii Natal Coast Cabbage TreeTree
Cussonia sphaerocephala Natal Forest Cabbage TreeTree
Cussonia spicata Common Cabbage TreeTree
Cussonia zuluensis Zulu Cabbage TreeTree
Dais cotinifolia Pom Pom Tree Tree
Dalbergia armata Hluhluwe CreeperTree
Dalbergia obovata Climbing Flat-beanTree
Deinbollia oblongifolia Dune Soap-berryTree
Dichrostachys cinerea Sickle BushTree
Diospyros lycioides BluebushTree
Diospyros natalensis Small-leaved Jackal-berryTree
Diospyros scabrida Hard Leaved Monkey Plum Tree
Diospyros simii Star Apple Tree
Diospyros villosa Hairy Star-appleTree
Diospyros whyteana Bladder Nut Tree
Dodonaea angustifolia Sand Olive Tree
Dombeya cymosa Natal Wild-pearTree
Dombeya rotundifolia Common Wild-pearTree
Dombeya tiliacea Forest Dombeya Tree
Dovyalis caffra Kei-appleTree
Dovyalis longispina Natal ApricotTree
Dovyalis rhamnoides Common Dovyalis Tree
Dovyalis zeyhen Oval Kei Apple Tree
Dracaena alectriformis Large-leaved Dragon TreeTree
Drypetes arguta Water Iron-plumTree
Drypetes gerrardii Forest Iron-plumTree
Drypetes natalensis Natal Iron-plumTree
Ehretia rigida Puzzle BushTree
Ekebergia capensis Cape AshTree
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Ekebergia pterophylla Rock Ash Tree
Embelia ruminata Embelia Tree
Erythrina humeana Dwarf Coral TreeTree
Erythrina lattissima Blood Leaved Erythrina Tree
Erythrina lysistemon Common Coral TreeTree
Erythrococca berberidea Prickly Red Berry Tree
Erythroxylum emarginatum Common Coca TreeTree
Erythroxylum pictum Forest Cocoa Tree Tree
Euclea crispa Blue Guarri Tree
Euclea natalensis Natal GuariTree
Euclea shimperi Bush Guarri Tree
Eugenia capensis Dune MyrtleTree
Eugenia natalita Common Forest MyrtleTree
Euphorbia tirucalli Rubber EuphorbiaTree
Faurea macnaughtonii Terblans Tree
Ficus burtt - davyi Veld Fig Tree
Ficus glumosa Mountain FigTree
Ficus ingens Red-leaved Rock FigTree
Ficus lutea Large-leaved FigTree
Ficus natalensis Natal FigTree
Ficus polita Wild-rubber FigTree
Ficus stuhlmannii Lowveld Fig Tree
Ficus sycomorus Sycamore Fig Tree
Ficus thonninghii Peters Fig Tree
Garcinia gerrardii Forest Garcinia Tree
Gardenia thunbergii White Gardenia Tree
Gardenia volkensii Transvaal Gardenia Tree
Grewia caffra Climbing RaisinTree
Grewia lasiocarpa Forest RaisinTree
Grewia occidentalis Cross-berryTree
Halleria lucida Tree FuschiaTree
Harpephyllum caffrum SourplumTree
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Heteromorpha trifoliata Parsely Pear Tree
Heteropyxis natalensis Natal LavenderTree
Hibiscus tiliaceus Coast Hibiscus Tree
Hippobromus pauciflorus False HorsewoodTree
Homalium dentatum Forest Homalium Tree
Homalium rufescens River Bastard Malberry Tree
Hyperacanthus amoenus Spiny GardeniaTree
Hyphaene coriacea Ilala Palm Tree
Ilex mitis African Holly Tree
Indigofera frutescens River Indigo BushTree
Keetia gueinzii Climbing Turkey-berryTree
Kiggelaria africana Wil Peach Tree
Kraussia floribunda Rhino CoffeeTree
Lagynias lasiantha Natal MedlarTree
Lycium acutifolium Tree
Mackaya bella River BellsTree
Maerua caffra Common Bush-cherryTree
Maerua racemulosa Forest Bush-cherryTree
Maerua rosmarinoides Neddle Leaved Bush-cherry Tree
Manilkara concolor Zulu Milk Berry Tree
Manilkara discolor Forest MilkberryTree
Margaritaria discoidea Common Pheasant-berryTree
Maytenus acuminata Silky BarkTree
Maytenus heterophylla Common Spike-thornTree
Maytenus mossambicensis Red forest Spike-thorn Tree
Maytenus nemerosa White Forest Spike-thorn Tree
Maytenus peduncularis Cape BlackwoodTree
Maytenus procumbens Dune Koko TreeTree
Maytenus senegalensis Red Spike-thornTree
Maytenus undata Kokoboom Tree
Micrococca capensis Common Bead String Tree
Milletia grandis UmzimbeetTree
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Mimusops caffra Coastal MilkwoodTree
Mimusops obovata Red MilkwoodTree
Mitriostigma axillare Smalll False Loquat Tree
Monanthotaxis caffra Dwaba BerryTree
Mundulea sericea CorkwoodTree
Myrica serrata Lance Leaf Wax Berry Tree
Nuxia congesta Briitle Wood Tree
Nuxia oppositifolia Water ElderTree
Ochna arborea Cape PlaneTree
Ochna natalitia Natal PlaneTree
Ochna serrulata Small-leaved PlaneTree
Olea europaea Wild OliveTree
Olea woodiana Forest OliveTree
Oncinotis tenuiloba Magic Rope Tree
Oricia bachmannii Twin Berry Tree Tree
Osyris lanceolata Transvaal Sumad Tree
Oxyanthus pyriformis Natal LoquatTree
Oxyanthus speciosus Wild Loquat Tree
Ozoroa engleri White Resin Tree Tree
Ozoroa paniculosa Common Resin Tree Tree
Pappae capensis Doprium Tree
Pavetta bowkeri Tree
Pavetta gerstneri Zulu Brides Bush Tree
Pavetta gulpinii Tree
Pavetta inandensis Inandas Bride Bush Tree
Pavetta lanceolata Weeping Bride’s Bush Tree
Peddiea africana Poison OliveTree
Phoenix reclinata Wild Date PalmTree
Phylica paniculata Common Lord Leaf Tree
Phyllanthus reticulatus Potato Bush Tree
Piper capensis Wild Pepper Tree
Pittosporum viridflorum CheesewoodTree
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Pleurostylia capensis Coffee Pear Tree
Podocarpus latifolius Real Yellow Wood Tree
Polygala myrtifolia September BushTree
Portulacaria afra Spekboom Tree
Premna mooiensis Skink Bush Tree
Protea roupelliae Silver Protea Tree
Protorhus longifolia Red BeechTree
Psoralea pinnata Fountain Bush Tree
Psychotria capensis Black Bird BerryTree
Psydrax locuples Krantz QuarTree
Psydrax obovata QuarTree
Ptaeroxylon obliquum SneezwoodTree
Pterocelastrus echinatus White Cherrywood Tree
Putterlickia pyracantha False Spike-thornTree
Putterlickia verrucosa Waterd Bastard Spike-thorn Tree
Quisqualis parviflora HoedinigTree
Rapanea melanophoeos Cape BeechTree
Rawsonia lucida Forest PeachTree
Rhoicissus digitata Baboon GrapeTree
Rhoicissus rhomboidea Glossy Forest GrapeTree
Rhoicissus tomentosa Common Forest Grape Tree
Rhoicissus tridentata Bushman’s Grape Tree
Rhus chirindensis Red CurrantTree
Rhus dentata Nana Berry Tree
Rhus fraseri Rusty Currant Tree
Rhus gueinzii Thorny Karee Tree
Rhus lucida Glossy Taaibows Tree
Rhus natalensis Natal KareeTree
Rhus nebulosa SandtaaibosTree
Rhus pentheri Common Crow-berryTree
Rhus rehmanniana Blunt-leaved CurrantTree
Rinorea angustifolia White Violet Bush Tree
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Rothmannia capensis Common Rothmannia Tree
Rothmannia globosa September BellsTree
Rothmannia globosa Small Flowered Rothmannia Tree
Sapium ellipticum Jumping Seed Tree Tree
Sapium integerrimum Duiker BerryTree
Schefflera umbellifera False Cabbage TreeTree
Schotia brachypetala Weeping Boer-beanTree
Schrebera alata Wing Leaved Wooden Pear Tree
Sclerocarya birrea MarulaTree
Scolopia mundii Red PearTree
Scolopia zeyheri Thorny PearTree
Scutia myrtina Cat-thornTree
Sideroxylon inerme White MilkwoodTree
Smodingium argutum African Poison Oak Tree
Spirostachys africana TambotiTree
Strelitzia nicolai Wild BananaTree
Strophanthus speciosus Poison Rope Tree
Strychnos decussata Cape TeakTree
Strychnos henningsii Coffe Bean Strychnos Tree
Strychnos madagascariensis Black Monkey-orangeTree
Strychnos spinosa Spiny Monkey-orangeTree
Strychnos usambarensis Stripe fruited strychnosTree
Suregada africana Common Suregada Tree
Syzygium cordata Water BerryTree
Tarchonanthus trilobus Campfor Tree Tree
Tarenna pavettoides False Bride’s Bush Tree
Tarenna supra-axillaris Lowveld Tarenna Tree
Teclea gerrardii Zulu Cherry-orangeTree
Teclea natalensis Natal Teclea Tree
Trema orientalis PigeonwoodTree
Tricalysia capensis Cape CoffeeTree
Tricalysia sonderianna Coast CoffeeTree
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Trichilia dregeana Forest Natal Mahogany Tree
Trichilia emetica Natal Mahogany Tree
Trichocladus crinitus Black Witch Hazel Tree
Trichocladus grandiflorus Green Witch Hazel Tree
Trimeria grandifolia Wild MulberryTree
Turraea floribunda Wild HoneysuckleTree
Turraea obtusifolia Small HoneysuckleTree
Urera cameroonnensis Climbing Nettle Tree
Uvaria caffra Small Cluster-pearTree
Vangueria cyanecens Bush MedlarTree
Vangueria infausta Wild MedlarTree
Vepris lanceolata White IronwoodTree
Vernonia muriantha Poison Tree Vernonia Tree
Vitellariopsis marginata Bush Milk Wood Tree
Wrightia natalensis Saddle Pod Tree
Ximenia caffra Large Sour Plum Tree
Xylotheca kraussiana African Dog-roseTree
Xymalos monospora Lemon Wood Tree
Zanthoxylem capense KnobwoodTree
Zanthoxylum Davyi Knobwood Tree
Ziziphus mucronata Buffalo ThornTree
12.2 Ecotone plants:
SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME PLANT TYPE
Acalypha glabrata Forest false-nettle Shrub
Acalypha peduncularis Brooms and Brushes Shrub
Acalypha punctata Sticky Brooms and Brushes Shrub
Acalypha villicaulis Heart-leaved Brooms and Brushes Shrub
Bauhinia tomentosa Bush-neat’s foot Shrub
Brachylaena discolor Coastal silver oak Tree
Buddleja saligna False olive Tree
Carissa bispinosa Forest num-num Shrub
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Carissa macrocarpa Num-num Shrub
Chrysanthemoides monilifera Tick berry bush Shrub
Coddia rudis Small bone-apple Shrub
Crotolaria capensis Cape rattle-pod Shrub
Dalbergia obovata Climbing flat-bean Tree
Dichrostachys cinerea Sickle bush Tree
Dombeya burgessiae Pink wild-pear Shrub
Grewia occidentalis Cross berry Tree
Hypoestes verticilatus Riboon bush Shrub
Isoglossa woodii Buckweed Shrub
Mackaya bella River bells Shrub
Plectranthus ecklonii Large-leaved spur-flower Shrub
Plumbago auriculata Plumbago Shrub
Rhus gueinzii Thorny karee Shrub
Setaria megaphylla
12.3 Swamp forest trees and shrubs
SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME PLANT TYPE
Barringtonia racemosa Powder-puff tree Tree
Combretum erythrophyllum River bushwillow Tree
Ficus sur Cape fig Tree
Ficus trichopoda Swamp fig Tree
Hibiscus tiliaceus Wild cotton tree Tree
Hyphaene coriacea Lala palm Tree
Macaranga capensis Wild poplar Tree
Maesa lanceolata False assagay Tree
Phoenix reclinata Wild date palm Tree
Rauvolfia caffra Quinine tree Tree
Syzygium cordatum Water berry Tree
Tabernaemontana ventricosa Forest toad tree Tree
Voacanga thoursii Wild frangipani Tree
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12.4 Bush clump trees and shrubs:
SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME PLANT TYPE
Acacia robusta Splendid Acacia Tree
Acokanthera oppositifolia Common poison bush Shrub
Albizia adianthifolia Flat crown Tree
Antidesma venosum Tassle berry Tree
Apodytes dimidiata White pear Tree
Brachylaena discolor Coastal silver oak Tree
Bridelia micrantha Mitzeeri Tree
Canthium inerme Common turkey-berry Tree
Carissa bispinosa Forest num-num Shrub
Cussonia sphaerocephala Natal forest cabbage tree Tree
Dalbergia obovata Climbing flat-bean Tree
Dichrostachys cinerea Sickle bush Tree
Diospyros lycioides Blue bush Shrub
Dracaena hookerana Shrub
Duvernoia adhatodoides Pistol bush Shrub
Ehretia rigida Puzzle bush Tree
Erythrina lysistemon Common coral tree Tree
Ficus natalensis Natal fig Tree
Grewia occidentalis Cross berry Tree
Maytenus procumbens Dune Koko tree Tree
Phoenix reclinata Wild date palm Tree
Plumbago auriculata Plumbago Shrub
Polygala myrtifolia September bush Shrub
Psychotria capensis Black bird berry Shrub
Rhus gueinzii Thorny karee Shrub
Sapium integerrimum Duiker berry Tree
Tecoma capensis Wild honey suckle Shrub
Tetradenia riparia Iboza Shrub
Zanthoxylem capensis Knobwood Tree
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12.5 Forbs and Ground Covers
SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME PLANT TYPE
Abrus precatorius Lucky bean creeper Creeper
Acridocarpus natalitius Moth Fruit Shrub/ Climber
Agapanthus campanulatus Bell Agapanthus Bulb
Agapanthus praecox Common Agapanthus Bulb
Albuca nelsonii Candlelabrum Lily Bulb
Alepidea amatymbica Giant Alepidea Forb
Aloe arborescens Krantz Aloe Succulent
Aloe barberiae Tree Aloe Succulent
Aloe boylei Broad-leaved Grass Aloe Succulent
Aloe chabaudii Chabaud’s Aloe Succulent
Aloe cooperi Cooper’s Aloe Succulent
Aloe ecklonis Ecklon's Aloe Succulent
Aloe ferox Bitter Aloe Succulent
Aloe greatheadii var. davyana Grasaalwyn Succulent
Aloe maculata Common soap Aloe Succulent
Aloe parvibracteata Inkalane Succulent
Aloe thraskii Dune Aloe Succulent
Aloe vanbalenii Succulent
Alysicarpus rugosus Pioneer Fodder Plant Shrub
Aneilema aequinoctiale Clinging Aneilema Forb
Anisodontea scabrosa Pink Mallow Forb
Anthericum saundersiae Weeping Anthericum Bulb
Aptenia cordifolia Aptenia Succulent
Arctotis arctotoides Forb
Argyrolobium tomentosum Velvety Yellow Bush Pea Forb
Aristea abyssinica Blue-eyed grass Bulb
Aristea ecklonii Blue stars Bulb
Asparagus aethiopicus Forb
Asparagus africanus Bush asparagus Forb
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Asparagus densiflorus
(sprengeri)
Emerald fern Forb
Asparagus falcatus Large forest asparagus Forb
Asparagus macowanii Zulu asparagus Forb
Asparagus plumosus Forb
Asparagus virgatus Broom asparagus Forb
Aspilea natalensis Wild creeping sunflower Forb
Aster bakerianus Forb
Asystasia gangetica Asystasia Forb
Barleria crossandriformis Orange crossandra Forb
Barleria elegans White bushveld Barleria Forb
Barleria guenzii Forb
Barleria meyeriana Forb
Barleria obtusa Bush violet Forb
Barleria repens Small bush violet Forb
Becium obovatum Cat’s whisker’s Forb
Begonia sutherlandii Wild Oranfe Begonia Succulent
Berkheya setifera Buffalo-tongue Berkheya Forb
Berkheya speciosa Skraaldisseldoring Forb
Brunsvigia natalensis Natal candelabra Flower Bulb
Bulbine abyssinica Bushy bulbine Succulent
Bulbine latifolia Succulent
Bulbine natalensis Broad-leaved bulbine Succulent
Callilepis laureola Ox-eye Daisy Forb
Carpobrotus dimidiatus Natal dune vygie Succulent
Ceratotheca triloba Wild foxglove Forb
Chaetacanthus setiger Fairy stars Forb
Chironia baccifera Wild gentian Forb
Chlorophytum comosum Green Hen and Chickens Bulb
Chlorophytum krookianum Giant chlorophytum Bulb
Chlorophytum modestum Small Chlorophytum Bulb
Chrysanthemoides monilefera Tick berry bush Shrub
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Cissampelos mucronata Heart-leaved Vine Climber
Cissus rotundifolia Bushveld grape Creeper
Clematis brachiata Traveller’s Joy Creeper
Clivia miniata Bush lily Bulb
Clivia nobilis Bush lily Bulb
Coccinia palmata Wild Cucumber Climber
Commelina africana Yellow commelina Forb
Commelina erecta Blue commelina Forb
Cotyledon orbiculata Pig’s ears Succulent
Crassula alba Feko Forb
Crassula multicava Fairy Crassula Forb
Crinum delagoense Candy-striped Crinum Bulb
Crinum macowanii River lily Bulb
Crinum moorei Moore’s Crinum Bulb
Crocosmia aurea Montbretia Bulb
Crossandra fruticulosa Shade crossandra Forb
Crotolaria dura Wild Lucerne Shrub
Crotolaria globifera Round pod rattle bush Shrub
Crotolaria lanceolata Twin-leaved rattle bush Shrub
Crotolaria macrocarpa Golden birdflower Shrub
Crotolaria natalensis Forest rattle pod Shrub
Cyperus albo-striatus Forest star-sedge Sedge
Cyphostemma cirrhosum Droog-my-keel Climber
Cyphostemma hypoleucum Double-barrel Vine Creeper
Cyphostemma natalitium Creeper
Cyrtanthus breviflorus Yellow fire lily Bulb
Cyrtanthus contractus Fire lily Bulb
Cyrtanthus galpinii Galpin's Crytanthus Bulb
Cyrtanthus mackenii Ifafa lily Bulb
Dalbagia bougessiae
Delosperma lineare Succulent
Delosperma subpetiolatum Trailing vygie Succulent
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Desmodium repandrum Orange Desmodium Srub
Dietes flavida Bulb
Dietes grandiflora Large wild iris Bulb
Dietes iridioides Bulb
Dimorphotheca fruticosa Creeping Marguerite Forb
Dimorphotheca jucunda Trailing mauve daisy Forb
Disa chrysostachya Red or Yellow Torch Orchid
Disa polygonoides Honey Disa
Draceana alectriformis
Drimiopsis maculata Spotted leaved Drimiopsis Bulb
Eriosema squarrosum Apricot Eriosema Shrub
Eucomis autumnalis Bulb
Eugenia albanensis Dwarf Grassland Eugenia Shrub
Eulophia speciosa Orchid
Felicia erigeroides Wild Michaelmas daisy Forb
Flagellaria guineensis Climbing Bamboo Climber
Freesia grandiflora
(Anemotheca)
Freesia laxa (Anemotheca)
Gazania rigens Trailing gazania Forb
Gladiolus dalenii Natal lily Bulb
Gladiolus densiflorus Bulb
Gloriosa superba Flame lily Bulb
Gnidia anthylloides Brandbossie Forb
Gnidia splendens Lesser yellow head Forb
Gomphocarpus physocarpus Milkweed Forb
Haemanthus albiflos White paint brush Bulb
Helichrysum appendiculatum Sheeps' Ear Everlasting Forb
Helichrysum cymosum Forb
Helichrysum kraussii Straw everlasting Forb
Helichrysum plumosum Forb
Hermbstaedtia odorata Wild Cockscomb Shrub
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Hibiscus calyphyllus Forb
Hibiscus surattensis Prickly Wild Hibiscus Forb
Hoslundia opposita Orange Bird Berry Shrub
Hypericum aethiopicum Small Hypericum Shrub
Hypoestes aristata Ribbon bush Forb
Hypoxis argentea Small Yellow Star-flower Bulb
Indigofera eriocarpa Shrub
Indigofera hedyantha Black-bud Indigo Shrub
Indigofera hilaris Red Indigo Bush Shrub
Indigofera tristis Velvety Indigo Shrub
Ipomoea pes-caprae Dune morning glory Forb
Jasminum multipartitum Common Wild Jasmine Creeper
Justicia betonica Paper plume Forb
Justicia campylostemon Honey Justicia Forb
Justicia protracta Veld Justicia Forb
Kalanchoe rotundifolia Common Kalanchoe Forb
Kniphofia gracilis Slender poker Bulb
Kniphofia laxiflora Slender poker Bulb
Kniphofia linearifolia Common Marsh Poker Bulb
Leonotis dubia Forest Leonotis Shrub
Leonotis intermedia Broad-leaved Leonotis Shrub
Leonotis leonurus Wild Dagga Shrub
Lippia javanica Lemon bush Forb
Manulea parviflora Pepper and Salt Shrub
Microsorium scolopendrium Dune fern Forb
Mitriostigma axilare Small false loquat Shrub
Momordica foetida Gifappel Creeper
Mondia whitei White's Ginger Climber
Mukia maderaspatana Creeper
Muraltia lancifolia Purple heath Shrub
Nemesia denticulata Wild Nemesia Forb
Neonotonia wightii Robust pioneer creeper Creeper
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Strelitzia reginae Bird-of-paradise-flower
Striga elegans Large Witchweed Forb
Sutera floribunda Kerriebos Forb
Synaptolepis kirkii Shrub
Syncolostemon densiflorus Pink plume Forb
Tapinanthus gracilis Shrub
Tapinanthus kraussianus Krauss's Mistletoe Shrub
Taurea obtusifolia
Tephrosia elongata Orange Tephrosia Forb
Tephrosia macropoda Creeping Tephrosia Forb
Thunbergia atriplicifolia Natal primrose Forb
Tinospora caffra Orange grape creeper Creeper
Tricliceras mossambicense Shrub
Tritonia disticha Red Tritonia Perennial Herb
Trochomeria hookeri Creeper
Tulbachia simmerri Wild garlic Bulb
Tulbachia violacea Wild garlic Bulb
Vernonia angulifolia Trailing Vernonia Forb
Vernonia hirsuta Quilted-leaved Vernonia Forb
Vernonia natalensis Silver Vernonia Forb
Wahlenbergia grandiflora Giant bell flower Forb
Watsonia densiflora Natal Watsonia Bulb
Withania somnifera Poisenous Gooseberry Srub
Zantedeschia aethiopica Arum lily Bulb
12.6 Cycads
SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME PLANT TYPE
Encephalartos ferox Tongaland cycad Shrub
Encephalartos natalensis Natal cycad Tree
Eencephalartos villosus Poor man’s cycad Shrub
Stangeria eriopus Stangeria Shrub
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12.7 Lawn Grasses (All Lawn to be “instant”).
SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME PLANT TYPE
Cynodon dactylon Couch grass Lawn grass
Dactyloctenium australe L.M. Grass Lawn grass
Stenotaphrum secundatum Buffalo turf grass Lawn grass
12.8 Forest Understorey Grasses
SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME PLANT TYPE
Digitaria diversinervis Grass
Oplismenus hirtellus Basket grass Grass
Pseudochinolaena polystachya Grass
Setaria megaphylla Broad-leaved bristle grass Grass
12.9 Veld Grasses
SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME PLANT TYPE
Andropogon eucomus Snowflake grass Grass
Aristida junciformis Gongoni Three-awn Grass
Cenchrus ciliaris Foxtail buffalo grass Grass
Chloris gayana Rhodes grass Grass
Ctenium concinnum Sickle grass Grass
Cymbopogon excavatus Broad-leaved turpentine grass Grass
Digitaria eriantha Common finger grass Grass
Eragrostis curvula Weeping love grass Grass
Eragrostis capensis Heart-seed love grass Grass
Eragrostis racemosa Narrow heart love grass Grass
Eriochloa meyeriana Black-footed water grass Grass
Harpochloa falx Caterpillar grass Grass
Hyparrhenia cymbaria Boat thatching grass Grass
Imperata cylindrical Cottonwool grass Grass
Melinis repens Natal redtop Grass
Panicum maximum Guinea grass Grass
Panicum natalense Natal panicum Grass
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Setaria lindenbergiana Mointain bristle grass Grass
Setaria megaphylla Grass
Setaria sphacelata var sericea Golden bristle grass Grass
Sporobolus africanus Ratstail dropseed grass Grass
Sporobolus fimbriatus Dropseed grass Grass
Themeda triandra Red grass Grass
Tristachya leucothrix Hairy trident grass Grass
Urochloa mosambicensis Bushveld signal grass Grass
12.10 Wetland Plants.
SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME PLANT TYPE
Aponogeton junceus Aponogeton Marginal
Ascolepis capensis Umuzi
Aspilia natalensis Wild creeping sunflower Marginal
Centella asiatica Giant sedge Sedge
Coix lacryma-jobi Shrub
Crassocephalum picridifolium Forb
Cotula nigellifolia Staggers weed Forb
Cyperus albostriatus Sedge
Cyperus dives Giant sedge Sedge
Cyperus latifolius Sedge
Cyperus obtusiflorus White-flowered Sedge Sedge
Cyperus papyrus Papyrus Sedge
Cyperus prolifer Dwarf papyrus Sedge
Cyperus textiles Sedge
Dissotis canescens Pink marsh Dissotis Shrub
Dissotis princeps Purple wild Tibouchina Shrub
Gunnera perpensa Wild rhubarb Marginal
Juncus kraussii Matting rush Marginal
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Kniphofia tysonii Bulb
Kyllinga alba White Button Sedge Sedge
Laportea peduncularis River nettle Marginal
Ludwigia octovalvis Shrubby Ludwigia Shrub
Ludwigia stolonifera Creeping Ludwigia Shrub
Mariscus macrocarpus Sedge
Mariscus solidus Sedge
Nesaea radicans Marsh Nesaea Marginal
Nynphaea nouchali Blue water lily Aquatic
Nymphoides indica Aquatic
Persicaria serrulata Knotweed Marginal
Phragmites australis Common reed Reed
Potamogeton crispus Wavy-leaved pondweed Marginal
Potamogeton schweinfurthii Marginal
Potamogeton thunbergii Broad-leaved pondweed Marginal
Pycnostachys reticulata Slender Pycnostachys Marginal
Ranunculus multifidus Common buttercup Forb
Trapa natans Water chestnut Aquatic
Typha capensis Bulrush Bulb
Zantedeschia aethiopica Arum lily Bulb
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