Neighbourhood PTA - 01 November 2015

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Tasty tapas

Tapas, Spanish-style appetisers, are becoming popular on the restaurant scene in Pretoria, with

more restaurants beginning to add this style of cuisine to their menus. Foodies were delighted with an array of fl avours as Belle’s Patisserie in Hazelwood recently introduced its new Belle’s tapas menu at a special launch event.

Gina Mosley, spokesperson for Belle’s Patisserie, says this shared style of eating is a relaxing way to enjoy lunch with friends, have an early evening family dinner or an intimate dinner date. She says tapas has evolved over the years into a sophisticated cuisine, which is as much about the social experience as it is about the food, where individuals share stories, wine and delicious international cuisine.

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Belle’s Patisserie in Hazelwood has unveiled its new Belle’s tapas menu

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“Dishes on our new tapas menu include creamy mussel pot with white wine garlic sauce, prawns sautéed in Asian chilli dressing, and pan-fried salmon steak with rosemary sauce. Guests can also enjoy the charcuterie board with Parma ham, chorizo sausage, salami and caper berries in olive oil, with our 7 Layer Dip of cucumber, tomato, hummus, olives, roasted pepper, feta cheese and Greek yoghurt, served with assorted artisan breads,” says Mosley. The new menu also includes a selection of sliders, including a sweet potato falafel burger or grilled chicken burger with Sriracha mayo, each served on a burger bun or mini panini. Round up the meal with a cake, tart or pastry, such as macaroons, red velvet cheese cake or Ferrero Rocher cake.

According to Mosley, the man behind the magic of the new menu is Arnold Stuurman, head chef at Belle’s Patisserie, who has cooked for famous faces including Queen Elizabeth II, the late Nelson Mandela and Oprah Winfrey. He began his love a� air with food when he helped his grandmother in the family kitchen as a child and his wealth of expertise is a top driving factor behind the success of Belle’s Patisserie. “I’ve always had a love for cooking and soon realised I would never be able to survive in this industry if I didn’t have a love for food because it has taken over my life. At Belle’s Patisserie we pride ourselves on attention to detail in taste and presentation of our cuisine, and aim to provide customers with the best quality tapas made from the freshest ingredients,” he says.

This shared style of eating

is a relaxing way to enjoy lunch with friends, have an early evening family dinner or an intimate dinner date

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Editor’s ExclusiveCLAIRE BARNARDO

This week we look at interesting areas in each city spotlight... from the burgeoning

Midrand and Century City, to the more quaint Lyttelton, Kenton and Westville

CT Century City is the ever-thriving city within a city that integrates nature with secure urban living.

PE Kenton-on-Sea is a historic holiday village all about seaside living.

KZN Generations of families call the hilly Westville home.

PTA Set down roots in the peaceful suburb of Lyttelton.

JHB Centrally located and secure – no wonder growth in Midrand is exploding.

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Gather your friends for a fun-filled evening at Pretoria’s finest pub quiz venues

Quiz nights have been taking off at bars across the city for the last decade, offering heaps

of fun in a lively atmosphere. Head out to test your general knowledge, enjoy great food and drinks, and stand a chance to win exciting prizes at one of Pretoria’s pub quiz evenings.

Ridgeback CenturionLocated on the corner of South Street and Jean Avenue in Centurion, Ridgeback Village Restaurant offers its popular Quiz Night every Tuesday evening at 7.30pm. Escape stressful city life as you enter this little, authentically African-themed village restaurant and grab a drink at one of six bars to enjoy while you put your general knowledge to the test. Teams are made up of a maximum of six people, with an interactive quizmaster from Trivia 51 asking questions in categories ranging from sport and film to politics

and music. While there, make sure you tuck into the tasty meals and snacks, be it a sticky riblet basket with chips or a Surfs Up pizza with bacon, feta and pineapple. With a jukebox catering for all tastes in music, from house to country or classic, you can be sure the party starts well before, and continues well after, the quiz ends.

Brazen Head Moreleta ParkThe Brazen Head Moreleta Park, on the corner of Garsfontein and Rubenstein roads, offers Quiz Night in a unique Irish atmosphere every Thursday evening at 7pm. This pub has a loyal following of Quiz Night supporters so if you plan to fill a table with your group of friends, advance booking is essential. Feel as if you’ve been transported to a quaint Irish village and enjoy the camaraderie and high spirits of the quiz-goers at this pub. Taste authentic Irish beverages such as Guinness or Kilkenny, or their

Test your knowledge

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famous Irish whiskeys, while putting your smarts to the test. If you prefer a glass of wine, the wine list includes more than 40 red, white and sparkling wines to choose from. When it comes to meals, try the Paddy’s Slider Platter, which includes mini burgers with beef and mushroom sauce, and chicken and cheese sauce, or the nachos topped with mozzarella, cheddar, sliced jalapenos, salsa, sour cream and avocado.

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The NutcrackerWORDS: BELINDA MOUNTAIN IMAGE: SUPPLIED

Don’t miss this all-time favourite ballet production

Sue Kirkland, director of the Youth Dance Company of Tshwane (YDCT), tells us more

about their upcoming production of The Nutcracker at The Pretoria State Theatre from 5 to 8 November.

Q: Firstly, tell us a little about YDCT?A: YDCT started in 2002, specialising

in performance-based dance training for our young students. My team and I have all been involved in the profession in di� erent ways, so we know what it takes to succeed. We have children starting their dance journey with us from the age of 7 up to 18 – they are a dedicated bunch of kids and we love what we do.

Q: Why do you think The Nutcracker story is enduringly popular?

A: I think there are many reasons. The ballet is choreographed to the well-known musical score by Tchaikovsky and the story is simple: a young girl’s journey in her dreams from the Land of Snow to the Land of Sweets. What little girl wouldn’t want that journey for herself? There have been many attempts to modernise this tale, but the traditional version still plays to sold-out performances.

Q: Who is this production aimed at?A: This is a ballet that’s particularly

The story is simple: a young

girl’s journey in her dreams from the Land of Snow to the Land of Sweets

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well suited to children from the age of three upwards. We’ll host a children’s party at the Saturday morning show, where the kids will get a party and a performance all rolled into one. They can also dress up as a fairy, snowfl ake, rat, soldier, Snow Queen or Sugar Plum Fairy (we have prizes for the best dressed). After Act 2 is fi nished, they’ll be able to meet some of the dancers and get their autographs.

Q: Any special highlights at this year’s show?

A: Kitty Phetla from Joburg Ballet will perform the role of Drosselmeyer. This is the fi rst time she’ll be performing with us and we’re hugely excited. Kitty is very well known, having risen through the ranks of Ballet Theatre Afrikan, then Mzansi Productions and now Joburg. Ballet. Her statuesque beauty and dynamic stage presence will bring a di� erent feel to the production.

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Do the maths

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Superbalist

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For the past few seasons, we’ve seen faceted design take over our homes. Regular or abstract,

monotone or brightly coloured, this mineral-inspired design treatment has been the subject of countless Pinterest boards, hipster tattoos and blog posts recently. Now, however, we’re seeing design move on from this, paring down the style to its bare, geometric essentials, and for those people tired of endless facets, it couldn’t have arrived soon enough.

There’s no set defi nition for this new, geometric design, but it’s easy to spot when you see it. The trend makes use of basic shapes like squares, circles and triangles in di� erent sizes and proportions to create pattern and structure in decor pieces. By stripping design back to these simple forms, designers are able to achieve a minimalist

look with a sense of solidity. At the recent Maison & Objet homeware trade show, this trend was out in full force, with brands like Ferm Living standing out for their fresh use of linear geometrics.

Locally, brands such as Superbalist have also tapped into this look in their homeware o� ering, helping South Africans get their hands onto their own mathematical decor. Their Cubist Wall Display and geometric pendant lights feature a thick black outline on the shapes for extra emphasis.

The move back to basic shapes likely comes from a desire for simplicity in our homes. We’ve seen quite a busy aesthetic dominating homeware over the past few seasons, so this shift is timeous. Shapes like these are almost child-like in their expression and help us to create a sense of order when the world feels overwhelming.

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Banting Food MarketIf you’re trying to embrace a new lifestyle or you’re trying to shed a few kilo’s before the holidays, fret not, we have you covered. The Banting Market takes place at the Pretoria National Botanical Garden on 7 November. This is a market where the sugar temptress has been shunned and you won’t have to face temptation. Avoid fl uorescent lit shopping and bring your picnic blanket for a sit down after you’ve shopped to your heart’s content.

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Brooklyn Square Antiques and Collectables FairOn Saturday, 7 October, from 9am to 3pm, Brooklyn Mall and Design Square will be hosting their monthly antiques and collectables fair. With more than 15 exhibitors the fair is intimate. This is the perfect lazy Saturday morning outing. Sit down and rest your feet for lunch afterwards at Brooklyn’s various restaurants. Free entry.

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Unique offerings in Pretoria this week

+27 Design CaféSince 2008 brothers Riaan and Hardus have lovingly crafted this inspiring space into the ever evolving, thought provoking place it is now. With their love for design they have created a place for guests to not only work but to also take inspiration from the café. +27 Design Café o� ers expertly made co� ee and delicious baked goods to get your creative juices fl owing. With its central location you’ll be able to breath in the buzzing excitement of city life. 1

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LIFE IS SO GOOD!

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Living the sweet lifeHaving diabetes hasn’t

stopped the ever-optimistic Bridget McNulty. In

fact life is sweeter now.

Considering that November is National Diabetes month we decided to chat with our very own Bridget McNulty about living with diabetes and how her life has been affected; as well as her magazine, Sweet Life, which provides free health information to South Africans and raises awareness about diabetes.

Q: Why is National Diabetes month so important?

A: National Diabetes Month is the one time of the year where everyone talks about diabetes and raises awareness of the condition. There are two types of diabetes – Type 1 and Type 2 – but there are five common symptoms: extreme hunger, extreme thirst, needing to urinate all the time, exhaustion, and blurry eyes. Knowing the symptoms of diabetes and how easy it is to get tested (a simple fingerprick blood test at any clinic or pharmacy), is the message of National Diabetes Month. Also, that life can be sweet with diabetes!

Q: What’s it like living with diabetes every day?

A: At first it was really complicated, but now I don’t remember a time before I had to inject before every meal and test my blood sugar numerous times a day. Counting the carbohydrates in my food, balancing exercise with medication, and making sure I always have something sugary on me in case of low blood sugar, is part of my every day. That’s not to say it isn’t challenging and frustrating, just that it’s become normal.

Q: Why did you start Sweet Life magazine?

A: When I was first diagnosed, all the information I was given was really depressing and negative. Everything I read listed the long-term complications of diabetes and the risks attached to poor blood sugar control, but nobody ever said that if you’re in good control there’s nothing you can’t

do. Sweet Life is about just that: the message that just because you’re diabetic doesn’t mean you can’t live a full and happy life. We send out print copies of Sweet Life magazine four times a year (for free) to Dis-Chem stores, local clinics, pharmacies and support groups, we have an active blog on our website (sweetlifemag.co.za), and a thriving Facebook community (facebook.com/DiabeticSouthAfricans). Sweet Life is a community for all those with diabetes, and their friends and families.

Q: How do you keep motivated with a chronic illness?

A: The funny thing about diabetes is that if you’re in good control – looking after yourself, eating right, exercising – you feel great, and if you’re in bad control you feel pretty terrible. So that’s a good motivator in itself. I also find that if I do everything in moderation it’s easier to keep motivated. I don’t eat a diabetic diet, for example, I just eat a healthy, balanced diet, which is what we all should be doing, I suppose!

Q: What makes your life sweet?A: I have been blessed with such a sweet

life – family, friends, health and home – I often think I’m the luckiest girl in the world. Being able to make a difference to so many people’s lives with Sweet Life, is pretty remarkable too – it’s as good as it gets!

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Diabetes South Africa

086 111 3913 / 011 886 3721

[email protected]

Sweet Life

sweetlifemag.co.za

[email protected]

Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention

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Set down roots in one of the large properties in the peaceful suburb of Lyttelton

LytteltonWORDS: LISA DEWBERRY IMAGES: RENE HUGO, ISTOCK, GOOGLE

Spotlight on

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KAI THAI SPA

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facilities such as Shoprite Checkers, provide a range of competitively priced groceries. If you need to relax, spoil yourself for a few hours or a whole day at Thai Petal Massage Spa, with massages to soothe aching muscles. For animal lovers wanting a new pet or to do their bit for community service, SPCA Lyttelton has a variety of animals needing good homes, donations and care. Lourens Botha, chairperson of the Community Policing Forum (CPF) and resident of the suburb for 20 years, says the Lyttelton community has a positive attitude and is committed to making the suburb a safe and healthy place to raise a family and grow old. He says residents enjoy supporting one another’s businesses, with many knowing one another by first names and calling one another friends. “Residents of the area have the determination to stamp out crime with several security groupings run by volunteers under the CPF, cooperating with the metro police, SAPS and security companies. The community also assists with medical emergencies and socio-economic upliftment, and supports one another in daily challenges,” says Botha. With a supportive community, interesting events and convenient educational and entertainment facilities, this suburb seems to offer residents everything they need when it comes to calling an area home.

If you’re looking to raise a family in a safe, friendly environment or grow old among friends, Lyttelton may be the place for you.

Lyttelton is a countryside suburb

established in 1906 and located south of Pretoria’s

city centre, consisting mainly of plots acquired over

the years for housing and office developments. The suburb has an

interactive community and large stands with big-roomed houses and

expansive gardens, and lies between Selborne Street in the north, Limpopo

Avenue to the south, Clifton Avenue in the west, and Smuts Avenue to the east.

Clive Napier, ward councillor for Lyttelton Manor East for six years and Lyttelton Manor

West for nine years, says a process of renewal with a number of infrastructure upgrades has been taking place in the suburb over the past few years. He says major planned developments in the area include an international convention centre, African Union headquarters and United Nations offices, to be built in the near future. “Money has been invested in upgrading several shopping complexes, such as the Lyttelton Shopping Centre and the Botha Avenue shopping precincts, as well as Unitas hospital. The suburb is gradually densifying, with

large erven being subdivided and a number of high-density residential complexes

and large business and commercial developments being built,” says Napier.

He says the suburb offers easy access

to the highways to Johannesburg, OR Tambo airport and Polokwane, and

four railway stations, including a Gautrain station. He adds that

because the suburb is seen as a gateway to the north and

south, and new property investments are

pouring into Die Hoewes and

Centurion

Business District, positively affecting property prices, Lyttelton residents can look forward to a prosperous future. Vickey Bosch, ward councillor and resident of Lyttelton Manor for 20 years, says good working relationships between ward councillors and Centurion municipal officials lead to quick responses to residents’ complaints, such as potholes and streetlights in need of repair. She says power interruptions and blackouts tend to be lower than in neighbouring suburbs because of heavy reliance on power by Unitas hospital and the Gautrain, with fewer exposed areas where electricity cables can be stolen.

Bosch says top schools in the area include Laerskool Louis Leipoldt, Hoërskool Centurion, Lyttelton Manor High School and Fleur Primary, which aim to provide learners with a broad-based education reflecting the values and needs of the community. She says Unitas hospital, one of South Africa’s largest private hospitals, offers world-class healthcare with the latest technology and experienced medical professionals. William Bowker, resident of Lyttelton for 43 years, says a major highlight of the area is the African Aerospace and Defence Show, with air demonstrations and aerobatic displays at the Waterkloof Air Force Base every second year. He says the base, which opened in August 1938 as Waterkloof Air Station, includes aircrafts such as the 208 Caravan, B200 Super King Air and Boeing 737-7ED. “Another interesting feature of the area is the Lyttelton Dolomite Mine, which was opened by Amcor in 1936, to mine metallurgical rock for its furnaces at Meyerton. Production has since extended to include aggregates for building, stone-dust for coal-mining, fertilisers and agricultural lime,” says Bowker.Sheryl Scot t, resident of Lyttelton for eight years, says Lyttelton has great restaurants, shopping, activities and entertainment for residents. She

says teachers at The Beat Dance Studio provide dance lessons in ballroom,

Latin American, line and sokkie, and convenient shopping

It’s a really multi-cultural

environment, cosmopolitan and well-integrated JASON HELMAN, RESIDENT

ART ASSOSIATION

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Top schools in the area

include Laerskool Louis Leipoldt, Hoërskool Centurion, Lyttelton Manor High School and Fleur Primary, which aim to provide learners with a broad-based education refl ecting the values and needs of the communityVICKEY BOSCH, WARD COUNCILLOR AND

RESIDENT OF LYTTELTON MANOR

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Things to do in and around Lyttelton

• Watch the African Aerospace

and Defence Show at

Waterkloof Air Force Base.

• Take ballroom dancing lessons

at The Beat Dance Studio.

• Volunteer to be part of the

Neighbourhood Watch, doing

community patrols.

• Spoil yourself with a massage

at Thai Petal Massage Spa.

Properties listed for rent in Lyttelton

comprise approximately 5% of the total

rental listings in Centurion East.

Approximately 8% of the interest (views)

in properties for rent in Centurion East is

attributable to properties listed for rent

in Lyttelton.

Approximately 1% of the interest (views)

in properties for sale in Centurion East is

attributable to properties listed for sale

in Lyttelton.

Properties listed for sale in Lyttelton

comprise approximately 1% of the

total sale listings in Centurion East.

1% 1% 15% 8%Property demand for Lyttelton properties

SPCA LYTTELTON

THE BEAT DANCE STUDIO

THAI PETAL MASSAGE SPA

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The Lyttelton community has

a positive attitude and is committed to making the suburb a safe and healthy place to raise a family and grow oldLOURENS BOTHA, CPF CHAIRMAN AND

RESIDENT FOR 20 YEARS

Buying in Lyttelton

The monthly bond repayment

to purchase a typical property

in Lyttelton, namely a three-

bedroom apartment, with the

median asking price of R1,538m is

R14,336 a month over 20 years at

prime of 9,5 % with no deposit.

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Median asking prices for Lyttelton properties

For a typical property

(three-bedroom house)

For a property in a complex For a fl at For a house

R1,538m R980,000 R770,000 R1,56m

Median monthly asking prices for Lyttelton rentals

For a typical rental property

(two-bedroom fl at)

In a complex For a house For a fl at

R6,100 R8,290 R15,750 R6,090

Property typesfor sale

Property typesfor rent

House

Complex

Flat

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6%22%

12%

72%

Complex

House

24%64%

12%

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Analyse itPATRICK CAIRNS

A worthy Nobel Prize winner

When the Nobel Committee announced that this year’s Nobel Prize for economics

was awarded to Princeton professor Angus Deaton, fellow academics warmly welcomed the decision. Harvard Kennedy School of Government professor Amitabh Chandra was even moved to tweet that Deaton was the “Obi-Wan Kenobi of Economics”.

By all accounts the Scottish social scientist, who has lived in the US since the 1980s and is currently based at Princeton University, is not only a great thinker, but also a terrific gentleman. Perhaps that sounds like a largely irrelevant observation to make when considering why someone had won a Nobel Prize, but it seems important in Deaton’s case.

This is because Deaton was recognised for his work on poverty and economic development. It is a field in need of level heads and people willing to engage in rational discussion rather than emotional and dogmatic arguments.Deaton has written that “those of us who were lucky enough to be born in the right countries, have a moral obligation to reduce poverty and ill health in the world”. However, that doesn’t mean he supports simple redistribution of wealth. He is a critic of foreign aid and believes that inequality can actually play an important role in development.

His work has great relevance for the questions we are facing in South Africa because it looks at how policy decisions change the way people behave. He also argues that poverty must be seen holistically. It is not just a lack of income, but should also be seen in terms of other measures of well-being like health and access to education.

This is an argument that certainly resonates in a country where quality education and healthcare are not evenly distributed. Many South Africans find themselves in a poverty trap they are unable to escape because they have little means or opportunity to do so. That, essentially, is what the recent student protests have been about.

Deaton has also criticised the kind of economic development that gives a small, ultra-wealthy group undue influence on how an economy is run. This puts them in a position to “write the rules in their favour, and they may work against the public provision of health care or education, for which they pay a large share but have little personal need” .

Deaton’s contribution to economics is therefore to make us think more carefully about what an economy is actually for. Ultimately, it is about the efficient allocation of resources. And in South Africa, there’s little doubt that we can do a better job of that.

The Nobel

Prize in economics is not one of the five awards originally set up in Alfred Nobel’s will. It was created by the Swedish Central Bank in memory of Nobel and was first awarded in 1969.

Buy-to-let market grows

WORDS: LISA DEWBERRY

IMAGE: ISTOCK

The number of South Africans renting properties has increased and with the high demand is expected to continue

The number of South Africans renting properties has increased by 0,5% (0,9 million households)

during the past decade and by 152,000 in 2014, according to development indicators by the presidency. With strong demand for rental accommodation on the back of poor economic outlook and high demand expected to continue, owning a property to rent seems to be a lucrative investment. Samuel Seeff, chairman: Seeff, says given economic growth has been adjusted downward to about 1,5%, perhaps 2%, for the next year, he expects high demand for rentals to continue. He says consumers are still battling high household debt levels and poor credit records, unable to secure home loans which will drive buoyancy in the rental market for the next two to four years.

“Property is one of the best ways to build personal wealth and South African property values tend to double every 10 years, but in boom times, values have been known to grow at about 20% to 30% in high demand areas. Renting a property to tenants gives the opportunity to earn a return on investment and the longer the property is owned, the higher the returns,” says Seeff. Carol Reynolds, area principal: Pam Golding Properties, says property offers good returns and solid capital appreciation provided it has good tenants and is in a sought-after

area with a high demand for rental properties. She says the property should be kept in excellent condition with about 10% of rental income allocated for maintenance costs. “In upmarket areas a garden cottage can rent for around R5,000 per month, while freestanding homes will be approximately 0,5% of property value, so a R3m home should easily achieve a rental of R15,000 per month. However, each property needs to be assessed on own merits as every suburb is different and condition of the property plays a role determining returns,” says Reynolds. Jason Shaw, manager: Pam Golding Properties, says foreign corporates are creating demand for accommodation close to business centres seeking upmarket accommodation for staff members and signing rental agreements for between one to three years. He says an idea should be gained of returns on a property, areas best to invest in, individuals and companies likely to rent a property, and facilities they want. “There is a demand for furniture, servicing and security to be included in rental and for it to be in close proximity to the central business district. The applicant’s credit scores should be checked and previous landlords contacted for references to ensure creditworthiness. It is in everyone’s best interest for properties in the rental market to move and assets to deliver a sound return,” says Shaw.

Mixed-use developments no longer just a trendNew urbanisation leads to a growing need for mixed-use developments WORDS: LEANDI CAMERON IMAGES: NOVOS GROUP & SUPPLIED

Large-scale mixed-use develop-ments are no longer just an international trend, but

have become a fi xed reality in South African urbanisation.

Due to the unprecedented shift in demographics, the demand for real estate has fundamentally changed. This is leading towards a new mixed-use, urbanism property development change.

Thinus Delport, director: Abland Property Developers, says that a mixed-use economy is the future of development and is planned with the best interests of the tenants in mind. There are almost no vacancies in mixed-use parks.

“People want to work and live close to a place where they can have a sit-down lunch or dinner, or buy a healthy take-away. They want to be close to facilities

like grocery stores, dry cleaners and other amenities, including a gym,” he notes.

PricewaterhouseCoopers Africa real-estate leader Ilse French says that urbanisation is expected to reach 70% by 2030. An example of a new mixed-use development which is still in the development stage through Abland and Pivotal, is the Loftus Versfeld extension, located in Tshwane next to the rugby stadium.

Delport adds that many features, including art works and attractive outdoor seating at restaurants, are all provided for in mixed-use developments. These may also include jogging, walking, hiking and bicycle trails.

According to Bryan Groenendaal, CEO: Green Building Africa, “The central theme (around mixed-use developments)

is to build residences close to the place of work, schools, shopping and amenities. Ideally, folk should be able to walk to these destinations.”

“The sub-economies must feed o� one another so that the plan works. This involves interconnectivity through well-designed pedestrian and cycle schedules, bus and railway routes, plus roads and highways,” he says.

John Truter, COO: WSP and Parsons Brinckerho� , Structures, Africa, adds, “New urbanism promotes the restoration of compact, walkable, mixed-use urban developments, such as Menlyn Maine, which bring back together residential neighbourhoods, retail and commercial parks in a healthy city environment. In South Africa, particularly in Gauteng, there are already several successful examples of mixed-use developments.”

Developments, such as Menlyn Maine, bring back together residential neighbourhoods, retail and commercial parks in a healthy city environment

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Buy-to-let market grows

area with a high demand for rental properties. She says the property should be kept in excellent condition with about 10% of rental income allocated for maintenance costs. “In upmarket areas a garden cottage can rent for around R5,000 per month, while freestanding homes will be approximately 0,5% of property value, so a R3m home should easily achieve a rental of R15,000 per month. However, each property needs to be assessed on own merits as every suburb is di� erent and condition of the property plays a role determining returns,” says Reynolds. Jason Shaw, manager: Pam Golding Properties, says foreign corporates are creating demand for accommodation close to business centres seeking upmarket accommodation for sta� members and signing rental agreements for between one to three years. He says an idea should be gained of returns on a property, areas best to invest in, individuals and companies likely to rent a property, and facilities they want. “There is a demand for furniture, servicing and security to be included in rental and for it to be in close proximity to the central business district. The applicant’s credit scores should be checked and previous landlords contacted for references to ensure creditworthiness. It is in everyone’s best interest for properties in the rental market to move and assets to deliver a sound return,” says Shaw.

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Semi-rural life near Joburg offers the best of both worlds

Rural bliss near the cityWORDS: BELINDA MOUNTAIN IMAGE: SUPPLIED

As modern life becomes busier and more stressful, many Joburgers are seeking a quieter

life away from the big city lights. But complete rural bliss is not always viable when there are bills to be paid and school fees to a� ord. Enter the trend of “semi-rural living”, which allows people to enjoy the best of both worlds.

Roelof Faul, Rustenburg franchisee: Rawson Property Group, says that with a bit of research, country life is surprisingly accessible. “For those looking for a truly rural lifestyle, where there is no high-speed broadband for example,

the foothills of the Magaliesberg is the perfect place to commune with nature and forget the stresses of the city.” The area o� ers properties from R2,5m upwards and is attracting an increasing number of city dwellers who want a weekend escape or holiday retreat. “These buyers generally don’t make the leap to country life immediately because they have school-going children, but they do want those children to experience the freedom of the great outdoors,” says Roelof. Buyers seeking rural bliss are

increasingly going o� the grid, wanting properties with features like boreholes and solar power, and the chance to grow their own vegetables, as well as keep livestock and horses.

Another area popular with Joburg residents looking for their slice of rural life is Hartbeespoort. Less than an hour’s drive from the Joburg and Pretoria city centres, the town has a peaceful country feeling, but is ideally situated when it comes to commuting to and from work.

Terry Blanckenberg, See� agent: Pecanwood Golf & Country Club, says

that the biggest demand for property in Hartbeespoort is in luxury security estates, such as Pecanwood. “Over the past eight years, we’ve seen an increased number of families relocating here and now almost 60% are permanent residents enjoying this lifestyle,” says Terry.

Pecanwood resident Emma Mansvelt says she loves living there because they get the best of both worlds. “Wide open spaces, beautiful mountain views, safety for our kids to explore their environment and all the conveniences of a modern city half an hour from our doorstep – Pecanwood has it all,” she concludes.

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Sitari’s security system features a main gatehouse complex at the entrance to the estate that is 1,849m² in extent and houses the security control room as well as sales, letting and homeowner management offices and office space which will also be available for purchase.

On-site security will be manned predominantly through the main gatehouse as all visitors will be

required to enter through either the main or secondary gatehouse, both of which will have biometric readers, number plate recognition and 24/7 manned access control.

Boundary walls on the outside of the estate will feature underdig, serrated strips, anti-cutting and anti-climbing with electrics on top, as well as Future Fibre Technology with heat-sensitive triggers. These, when triggered, will activate cameras and this will link back to the main control room. Security roaming vehicles will then be dispatched to the place of disturbance for inspection and action where necessary.

Each junction inside the estate will also have 4-way cameras in order

for the control room to always have eyes on the inside of the estate.

Sitari’s Clubhouse is also an impressive feature as it will truly be a place for re si-dents to relax and enjoy life at Sitari. The Country Clubhouse will feature a café and deli offering lovely eats and drinks, break-away meeting rooms for those opting to work from home for the day, a kids’ play area, a 23,5m resort-like pool for adults, a splash pool for kids, and a function area.

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Property optionsSitari Country Estate offers buyers three property options: country plots, turn-key village homes and luxury apartments. Most recently, Little Blossom with 55 apartments sold out in a mere 14 days and the 92 freestanding country plots that were released in Phase one, sold out within nine months.

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There are many reasons why buying at Sitari Country Estate makes sense, including its perfect location. Somerset West forms part of the Cape Winelands and residents can enjoy Sundays on a nearby wine farm as well as local markets and events happening in and around Somerset West. Stellenbosch is also a mere 20km away meaning a Saturday will be well spent. With so much on offer in both Sitari Country Estate and Somerset West, potential buyers are in for a truly encompassing lifestyle in the Cape.

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Annlin Ext 36 38

Arcadia 32

Arundo Estate 42

B: Blue Valley GolF Estate 42Boardwalk Meader 28

Boschkop 36

Brooklyn 28, 44

Brummeria 26, 44

C:Capital Park 38

Celtisdal 42

Centurion Golf Estate 42

Clearwater Estate 26

Clydesdale 26

Constantia Park 26

Copperleaf Estate 35

Cornwall Hill 33

D: Die Hoewes 42

Die Wilgers 28, 35, 36

Donkerhoek 26

Doornpoort 37

Doringkloof 42

E: Eastwood 35

Elarduspark 37

Eldoraigne 28, 39

Equestria 26, 38, 44

Erasmus Park 37

Erasmuskloof 28, 32

F: Faerie Glen 26, 28, 44

G: Garsfontein 26, 44

H: Hatfield 48

Hazelwood 28

Hennopspark 42

Highveld 35

I:

Irene 42

Irene Proper 33

Irene View Estate 33

Irene Woods Estate 43

K:

Knoppieslaagte 43

Kyalami AH 35

L:

La Montagne 26, 39

Lynnwood 26, 28

Lynnwood Glen 44

Lynnwood Manor 26, 39, 44

Lynnwood Ridge 45

Lyttelton 39

M:Magalieskruin 35

Menlo Park 29, 32, 45

Meyerspark 35, 39, 45

Midfield Estate 43

Midlands Estate 33

Midstream Hill 33

Mnandi AH 35Monavoni 29, 33Monument Park 26, 45Mooikloof 32Mooikloof Eq Estate 45Mooikloof Gardens 45Mooikloof Ridge 27Moreleta Park 27, 29, 32, 40, 45Mountain View 38Murrayfield 38

N: Newlands 27

Newmark Estate 45

NKWE 36

O: Olympus 27, 45

P: Pretoria Central 32

Pretorius Park 27

R: Rietvalleirand 27, 37Rietvlei Heights 37Rooihuiskraal 43Rooihuiskraal North 29, 43

S: Silver Lakes 27, 36

Silver Lakes Estate 45

Silver Lakes Golf Estate 29

Silver Woods Estate 36

Silverton Ridge 29, 32

Six Fountains Residential Estate 29

Soshanguve 32

Soutdowns 33

Soutdowns Estate 33

T: Thatch Hill Estate 37

Thatchfield Close 43

The Meadows 32

The Reeds 33, 39, 43

The Ridge 27

The Wilds 32

V: Val de Grace 39, 45

W: Wapadrand 27

Waterkloof 29, 40, 46

Waterkloof Heights 35, 46

Waterkloof Park 46

Waterkloof Ridge 27, 37, 46

Wierdapark 43

Willow Acres 36

Willow Acres Estate 29, 46

Willow Park Manor 38, 46

Wonderboom South 35

Woodhill 46

Woodlands 36, 46

Z: Zwartkop 35, 40

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