FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER
Dear Residents,
If you were to visit the GM’s office around this time of the month, you may find a few ‘sweet’ things happening, like giant Easter eggs being hauled out of the storeroom and boxes of marshmallow eggs tucked against the boardroom wall. Of course, this means our annual Easter fun is about to begin. This signals the beginning of our community events calendar, and I know our little Simbithi residents (and their parents!) are just as excited as we are. This year, we are hosting a weekend of activities, beginning with our Annual Easter Photo Competition later this month. I have it on good authority from Mr. Easter Bunny himself that this year’s competition will have a few extra surprises for you, so keep your eyes peeled for
the clues. We are also pausing our Easter Egg hunt in the maze, this year, to refresh the morning. The Easter carnival the team is planning is sure to be an egg-citing time, and we hope to see you all there. On
Sunday, the Easter Bunny hops across the road for Carvery, a hunt in the Kids’ Play Park and live music at the Club.
Speaking of the Club, congratulations to Craig, Dane and the team on hosting an epic weekend. This year’s Club Champs were undoubtedly the best yet! Well done to our new champions.
Another highlight of the last month was hosting Birdlife KZN’s forum on the Estate. It was an honour to be selected as the venue for this event, and Simbithi rose to the occasion, hosting 160 birders on our beautiful Estate. As an avid birder, this was truly special to experience. Birds, of course, form part of Simbithi’s diverse ecosystem.
With the Easter holidays around the corner, the Estate’s population will temporarily swell. A reminder that our rules prohibit the feeding and harming of wildlife, as do they disallow swimming in our dams. While we encourage you to enjoy everything Simbithi has to offer, this must be done responsibly. If you fish in our dams, please ensure you clean up after yourself. Finally, adherence to our speed limit of 40kmph is critical for the safety of our wildlife, fellow residents and motorists. If each of us commits to obeying our rules and guidelines, the season ahead should be safe and enjoyable for all.
As always, the team and I wish you and yours a blessed, fulfilling Easter weekend. Enjoy the time with your loved ones.
Marc Mc Clure
It’s a BIRD’S LIFE
1. Winged Beauty
We are awestruck by these incredible images of an African Crowned Eagle and a Woolly-Necked Stork flying in formation over the back nine holes of our golf course. Warren Sutherland, thank you for these outstanding photographs!
2. Hey, Little One
A juvenile African Pygmy Kingfisher on the Mngeni Trail.
Brian Roberts points out his black bill, which indicates his youth.
3. Poised and Elegant
Marlene Venter caught this Giant Kingfisher near the Dog Park on Trimeria Walk.
4. Just a Minute, Please
This Black-Collared Barbet rested on Anette Oosthuizen’s finger for a while after flying into a sliding door.
Another beaut from Warren Sutherland! 4 R3,290,000 |
5. European Honey Buzzard on Display
6. Red Alert
This sassy Red-Billed Firefinch was snapped by Brian Roberts.
8. We are Family!
7. Just a Little Splash
An Olive Sunbird having a bathe in Brian Roberts’ garden.
Does it get any lovelier than this? Embodying the ethos of ‘home’, this family of Little Bee
Eaters warmed our hearts. Thank you, Warren Sutherland.
MONKEY BREEDING SEASON
WORDS MARGI LILIENFELD
Vervet monkeys generally have their once yearly breeding season between April and June but the Inkawu Urban Vervet Project team of post graduate researchers on Simbithi have already documented signs of the beginning of this year’s mating season. Not surprising, as it is typically linked to rainfall and food availability.
During this time, adult males leave or are driven out of their natal troops and try to find acceptance in other troops. This is nature’s way of ensuring genetic diversity. It is a lonely and dangerous time for adult male monkeys as they may be attacked by adult males or others in the troops in which they want to integrate.
ENVIRONMENT
They are also more vulnerable when alone and the high rate of attrition seen in young male monkeys continues during this phase. During breeding session, there is increased aggression between monkeys within a troop and between troops during encounters that result in repeated advancing and retreating of the troops involved in the encounter. Additionally, during the breeding season testosterone levels are increased in male vervets. Loud danger calls and threat vocalisations are used at the sight of other troops or strange males and not just for predators. When two troops confront each other there will be much noise, with occasional fights resulting in injuries to other monkeys. However, aggression is primarily
shown through facial expressions, direct eye contact, posturing and behaviours. They are expert at communicating with body language and reading the body language of other monkeys and humans.
they view as larger, stronger primates) and become ever more emboldened to threaten humans to get food.
To reduce and avoid negative vervetresident interactions:
Don’t feed the monkeys. The monkey that gets handed fruit or bread by one resident does not understand that the child next door is not holding out a snack for him.
Feeding monkeys directly is the number one cause of increased harm to monkeys and also puts fellow residents in danger. When residents engage in this behaviour, monkeys lose their natural fear of humans (whom
Don’t harm the monkeys. Harming, threatening and aggression towards vervet monkeys results in increased cortisol levels and increased aggression. All the troop members are concerned when one of their number is harmed and will be defensive, especially when an infant is injured.
Avoid direct eye contact as this is generally construed as a challenge by vervet monkeys.
Don’t corner or advance in a threatening manner towards vervets.
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Do stand your ground, stay calm and act confidently. If they are in your way, move deliberately and calmly past them. If they do come into your space, a spray of water and a loud shhh sound will get them retreating. Avoid running away from monkeys, especially during breeding season, as they may follow you. If you are on a training run, slow down to a walk until you are past the monkeys and then resume your run. Monkeys are intelligent and they are opportunistic feeders so do prevent easy access into your home and secure all rubbish and recycle bags in wheelie bins.
If we respect and treat the monkeys as wild animals, they will respect us and we can peacefully co-exist by adapting our behaviours and taking simple precautions.
SECURITY UPDATE
ABUSE OF GOLF COURSE
Residents, it is disappointing to note our golf course – which was recently upgraded – in this condition due to vandalism. If you notice any suspicious activity on the course, especially after hours when play is closed, please contact our 24-hour Control Room on 032-946 8373/4/5. In the interim, our security team has taken the necessary steps to deter such incidents from recurring.
Easter Holiday Safety
As many prepare to go on holiday during the Easter break, we remind you that security is a shared responsibility. Here are a few tips to assist security in keeping your
home safe while you are away:
• Remember, you are responsible for the conduct of your tenants and family, friends and guests when they visit. Familiarise them with our Estate rules.
• Have a technician test and service your house alarm system before you leave your property.
• Pets may not be left unattended at a residence. Suitable arrangements, either of engaging a friend or house sitter, must be made. Alternatively, the pets must be taken to a kennel off the Estate.
• Make prior security access arrangements for your visitors or tenants to avoid unnecessary delays that may occur.
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• Register short-term letting with our Welcome Centre. Contact our Welcome Centre for further details: welcomecentre@simbithi.com.
• If you have planned work at your property while you are away, we strongly suggest arranging for service providers to be supervised.
• Issuing of visitor access codes must be managed and controlled accordingly.
• The Community Centres are for the use of residents, and their limited visitors.
• Parents and adults must supervise their children on Estate common property.
• Golf carts may only be driven by persons holding a drivers’ license.
• Public disturbance and interference with other residents is prohibited.
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• If your property will be vacant during the holidays, you may contact the security Control Room and request random checks be conducted on your property. Pet owners must ensure their dog/s are on a leash when outside their property.
• Ensure appropriate fire extinguishers are strategically located in your home and obtain basic knowledge on the use of fire extinguishers. Arrange for annual servicing.
Remain vigilant at all times. In case of emergency, please contact our 24-hour Control Room on 032-946 8373/4/5.
Fire Safety
Recently, our security team, assisted by the KwaDukuza Fire Department, responded to three fire-related incidents on the Estate. To this end, we would like to share a few fire safety tips for general awareness:
• Freestanding homes should have a minimum of one hosepipe connected to external taps, which is capable of hosing the full extent of the property.
• When you have finished using an electrical or gas appliance, ensure it is turned off. Avoid overloading electrical outlets with too many appliances.
• Consider installing smoke detectors in your home, and ensure your electrical, solar and gas installations are fully compliant.
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HARMING WILDLIFE
Residents, Simbithi Eco-Estate is built on a foundation of ‘home’. An additional layer of beauty to the Simbithi lifestyle is that not just human beings find a home at Simbithi, but a plethora of fauna and flora do, too. It is, therefore, disheartening when incidents of harming wildlife are reported.
Harming of wildlife in any form is strictly prohibited in our Estate rules and could attract a financial penalty. It also goes against our values of respect and integrity. If you witness wildlife being harmed, we encourage you to report this to our 24-hour Control Room immediately on 032-9468373/4/5 .
WELCOME, KAMSTRUP!
Recently, we were honoured to welcome a delegation from Kamstrup, the company behind the creation of our smart water metering system.
The team, which included delegates from the Kamstrup headquarters in Denmark, visited Simbithi to see their apparatus in action, and was hosted by our technical team.
Monitoring Chameleons on Simbithi
WORDS MARGI LILIENFELD
Did you know that before any vacant site is developed, it undergoes a "Chameleon Sweep"? This process takes place a few nights before the scheduled site handover meeting. Our Environmental Manager, Ayanda Duma, notifies residents involved in the Wildlife Working Group, who then gather at dusk to conduct the sweep.
ENVIRONMENT
As darkness falls, team members systematically move back and forth across the site on foot, equipped with torches, chameleon bags, and sturdy shoes. Sometimes, no chameleons are found, but last week, the team struck gold at a site in Albizia Close.
Seven flap-necked chameleons were discovered and carefully relocated to the grassland west of Albizia Close, near the Tamboti trail. Six of the seven were hatchlings from this summer, measuring between 50mm and 100mm in total length, with tails accounting for half their size.
The seventh was a gravid female, heavily pregnant with an estimated 25 to 50 eggs. Unlike most mature chameleons, which climb more than two metres into shrubs or trees to sleep, she was found relatively close to the ground— possibly an indication that she was almost ready to dig a nest for her eggs.
Flap-necked chameleon eggs develop inside the female for three to four months before she buries them in sandy soil during summer. The hatchlings emerge anywhere from 250 to 377 days later, with no parental care provided before or after they hatch. In addition to chameleon sweeps, routine monitoring of flap-necked chameleon populations is conducted on Simbithi. Several years ago, a team of South African and international
post-doctoral researchers visited the estate and helped identify three optimal transects for monitoring. Four times a year, Wildlife Working Group members walk these transects, recording the location, size, and, when possible, the gender of any chameleons spotted.
Through these efforts, Simbithi continues to support and protect its diverse wildlife, ensuring that even its smallest residents thrive.
Environmental EDUCATION
During March, several important environmental days were observed. We would like to share more on these days, and their significance to Simbithi.
WORLD WILDLIFE DAY
3 March
This day is designated by the United Nations (UN) to celebrate wild animals and plants, specifically recognising their unique roles and contributions these creatures and organisms make to people and the planet. Click Here to watch our Environmental Manager, Ayanda Duma chatting about the significance of this day to Simbithi and our incredible wildlife.
SOLAR APPRECIATION DAY
8 March
As we recently shared, we installed solar panels on the roof of our HOA admin building and the staff parking lot. Similarly, we encourage homeowners to do the same. We track our solar panels’ usage and output monthly. Here are the latest statistics:
GLOBAL RECYCLING DAY
18 March
Earlier in March, we shared the exciting news of the recycling stations at our access gates being renovated. These stations ensure it is convenient and easy for our community to recycle glass, tin and paper.
TOTAL PRODUCTION: 11.52MWh, which is equivalent to:
268 trees
3.51T standard coal saved R26 000 in economic benefits
9.14T CO2 emission reduction
On Global Recycling Day, we also hosted an e-waste recycling day at the HOA parking lot, where residents were invited to bring in electronic waste for safe disposal.
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FORESTS
21 March
Ah, the forests of Simbithi! Did you know that they have a story that is decades old?
The original farmland on which Simbithi now stands boasted a vast acreage of indigenous forests, which original owner George Ladlau left untouched. He believed the only way to protect the farm’s water supply was to keep the surrounding vegetation in place.
The five exquisite forests that characterise Simbithi today are those saved by this policy.
WORLD WATER DAY/WEEK
22/20 – 26 March
This proved to be an inspired decision, further enforced by George’s son, Winston Ladlau, when he assumed control of the farm upon his return from the Second World War.
Water is a precious resource, and this day, and week, are dedicated to education around water conservation and responsible use. Did you know that we use recycled water at our community centres, and in our HOA bathrooms?
STRENGTH OF THE Dragonfly
Often, we are asked why our logo is of a dragonfly. The dragonfly represents strength, resilience and the freedom of the Estate, and this aligns closely with our values. Interestingly, the dragonfly our logo is modelled after is the Blue Emperor. Imagine our delight, then, when we received this incredible photograph of a Blue Emperor in Simbithi, taken by a visitor to the Estate, Jared Kelly Smith. A good omen, for sure!
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Sectional Title Units
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TOTAL DEVELOPMENT: 1489 of 1610 = 93% developed
FROM THE Club General Manager
Dear Members and Residents,
I hope my column finds you well.
Beginning on a bit of a disappointing note, the Club was marred by several disciplinaries this month. Golf course infringements and gym violations were the touchpoints of concern.
Residents and members, we appeal to you, please follow the Club rules. By doing so, we keep the harmony and ensure our amazing facility functions without unnecessary animosity. Most importantly, to enjoy the gym facilities, you must sign up at the HOA Welcome Centre and pay the annual subscription fee. Similarly, when you arrive for golf, please check in at the Pro Shop before you head to the course. Using these facilities without following the proper procedure is dishonest and not in the spirit of our values. A final reminder, fishing on the dams on the golf course is prohibited. Thank you for your consideration and co-operation.
Due to the inclement weather and challenges with sub-contractors, the snagging process at the Sports Complex is taking longer than we would like to close out. We appreciate your patience in this regard and look forward to picking up the pace as we head towards winter.
Sports representatives from the community have been tasked to assist us with providing the ‘kickstart’ the sporting codes require for social games, mini tournaments and coaching sessions. We look forward to putting more effort into this to maximise the facility.
The annual subscription increase letter was circulated to golf members last month. With the golf course improvement plan now concluded, we will continue course upgrades with a dedicated
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operational expenditure allocation for this financial year. Bigger and better competitions and tournaments are on the cards and the increase in sponsorship and corporate attention is felt, as you would no doubt have seen at the 2025 Club Champs. Thank you all for the amazing participation and gees, as always, and a very big congratulations go to all the winners who participated. The standard of golf displayed during the Club Champs weekend was nothing short of incredible. A big thank you to the golf department for making it all happen. We can truly say we are cut above the rest on the North Coast. Well done!
our Padel, squash and tennis bookings. This world-class app is ideally structured to cater to our, and your needs, and we urge you to join and open your ‘electronic Playtomic wallet’ to book and pay for your racquet sports. The ClubMaster app is still in use for bowls and booking lanes at the pap pool. Thanks to the squash league players who participate on Tuesdays and Thursdays; your support of the Pavilion Deck has been phenomenal.
Exciting news! If you are not already aware, we have introduced Playtomic to manage
Earlier this year, we carried out the Fig
Tree Restaurant survey. Thank you all for participating. Several areas of improvement were identified, including atmosphere and ambience, waiting time, service, menu diversity and family friendliness. We are addressing each
of these points and we look forward to welcoming you to a new experience at your restaurant.
Our big reveal this month is our revamped Fig Tree menu. Pop down and come and try some of the executive chefs’ new offerings. Of course, don’t forget the wine, as our wine list showcases some of the bestknown farms in the Western Cape. There is a wine for you in our extensive selection.
Events and functions have been picking up pleasingly and we have put some work into realigning our marketing collateral in this space to expand our offering to a wider target market. Menu upgrades and team building offerings are all new additions to the portfolio and we look forward to sharing them with you. Our exciting partners in venue décor and
audiovisual have certainly enhanced the offering, too. Please contact us, whether you are looking to celebrate a special occasion or host a corporate event. A reminder that homeowners receive a 50% discount on all venue hire!
Have a look at the events calendar at the end of the newsletter to see what we have in store for you during this month. Thank you for reading, and we look forward to seeing you at the best Club on the North Coast.
Craig Nell
FROM THE Golf Chairperson
Welcome to this month’s edition of the Simbithi e-Newsletter and here’s trusting that you are continuing to enjoy all that Simbithi Golf has to offer!
While your golf committee’s efforts remain focused on our overall continuous improvement journey, I would like to take the opportunity this month to specifically acknowledge the huge contribution to the Simbithi golf experience made by our golf management team. The work undertaken by Sports Manager Dane Vosloo, his Pro Shop staff, Adriaan Nell and Anele Khumalo (in their respective roles as Golf Operations Manager and Golf Operations Supervisor)
and the entire porter team is critical in ensuring the smooth functioning and enjoyment of our golfing experience. I dare say the significance and importance of their involvement (often in trying circumstances) is occasionally not fully understood or appreciated.
Your committee, with Dane’s close participation, is conscious of the ongoing need to support the team to better enable them to deliver their best for all of us.
Examples of this are the rationalisation of the porter team during the last 12 months to ensure stronger service delivery, the construction of the porters’ concierge desk,
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which has greatly enhanced Anele and his team’s ability to manage on and off course operations and the new bag drop facility, which is currently being designed. Your support, as a golf membership body, to the golf management team is equally crucial. There are numerous ways in which we can all show this, including:
(i) engaging positively and constructively with the management team members; (ii) fully co-operating with the starters and marshals in their difficult roles; and (iii) being fully conversant with all our operating procedures, which have been issued on various occasions. Please also feel free to show your appreciation for the work done by the porter team by contributing to their tip box at the porters’ concierge desk.
Your co-operation in these areas is much appreciated.
Happy golfing!
Haydn Hillestad
FROM THE MEN’S CAPTAIN
Greetings, members.
This month, I would like to address one of the issues that is often the source of contention on the golf course: speed of play. At Simbithi, we should easily complete 18 holes in a time of 3hr 42min.
Front 9 = 1hr 40min Halfway = 13 min Back 9 = 1hr 49 min Speeding up play on the golf course benefits everyone. Here are some key tips: Before the Round
• Arrive Early – Warm up and be ready to tee off on time.
• Choose the Right Tees – Play from a tee
box that matches your skill level to avoid unnecessary struggles.
On the Tee Box
• Respect tee-off times—the time interval on the time sheet is intended to create a gap between 4-balls to avoid congestion on slower playing holes.
• Play Ready Golf – Hit when ready, rather than strictly by order.
• Limit Practice Swings – One or two practice swings is enough.
On the Fairway
• Be Ready When It’s Your Turn – Think about your next shot while others are hitting.
• Take the Club You Need – If uncertain, bring a few clubs instead of walking back and forth.
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• Observe the 20-second rule – play your shot within 20 seconds of reaching your ball.
On the Green
• Read Putts Early – Start reading your putt while others are putting.
• Continuous Putting – If possible, finish putting instead of marking and waiting.
General Play Tips
• Keep Up with the Group Ahead – Maintain pace with the group in front, not just the one behind.
• Limit Ball Searches – Follow the 3-minute rule for lost balls.
• Use a Cart Efficiently – Drop off partners near their ball instead of waiting.
• Pick Up When Necessary – If you're out of contention on a hole, consider picking up.
Robin Rigney
FROM THE
LADIES’ CAPTAIN
March is definitely my favourite time of the year on the North Coast with temperatures starting to ‘cool’ down. The start of autumn brings some relief to many of the lady golfers after the sweltering highs of ‘The Summer of ‘25!’
Our Medal and Putt continues to be well supported and some new winners emerged this month. Well done to Nolene Morrison, Debbie Steinhoebel, Bambi Perry and Jane Hall for winning their respective divisions. Ladies’ weekend league continues to progress with two wins and a draw. Our team beat Durban Country Club 6 - 2 at home! March also saw us play a weekend game against Camelot, a formidable side,
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and our first Weekday League match away against Zimbali.
We ended February on a high, with 32 ladies taking part in our annual Captain Vs Vice – Captain day. What an event! The luck continues with the Vice- Captain’s team, who took the trophy for the fourth consecutive year. Well done, ladies, what a fun day we had!
player, competed for the DR Swallows at Athlone during the weekend of 8 March 2025. On day one, the Swallows were drawn against the DR Swifts, and on day two, they faced the winners of day one, the Northern Region.
The Durban Region team had two teams selected this year, the DR Swifts and DR Swallows, with only six ladies per team. Tania Schoeman, our own Simbithi
Tania won both her matches and the team came out on top overall.
Next up is the final round at Richards Bay, where the winner will go on to represent KwaZulu-Natal in the national finals. The DR team will compete against the South Coast Team, SC Umdoni, in August for the trophy. Well done Tania!
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Olivia Wood, our Simbithi resident, recently played in the SA Woman’s Amateur Championship in Gqeberha. In Olivia’s own words, it was a tough competition, but she is happy to be continuously growing. Well done Olivia, we are so proud of you!
Other lady players to watch out for include young Taylor Hope, who has become a regular face around Simbithi’s golf course as she embarks on her golf journey. We are so happy to see that she has started to play with the ‘older’ ladies in our various competitions.
We look forward to watching her shine!
Sue Clarke
GRIT, PASSION and Determination
We are delighted – and, very proud – to announce the graduation of our beloved Executive Chef Godfrey Kinyanjui, who recently qualified with his Diploma in Patisserie from The Fusion Cooking School.
Chef G, as he is affectionately known, has toiled at his qualification for the last several years while balancing shifts leading the kitchen and conceptualising new dishes for the Fig Tree.
Well done, Chef!
NORTH VS SOUTH
Our annual battle of the two halves of Simbithi was, as always, a fantastic day out on the course. Thank you to all who took it to the tees, and congratulations to the South: winning the Betterball Stableford by 801 points to 795 on the North…what a result!
SPORTS UPDATE
On the Fairways
The introduction of the 9-hole Club Real Estate shoot-out each month has been wellreceived. We would like to thank Darren and his team for their efforts into the event, with live entertainment and raising money to help local charities.
The Primo Prop Friday sponsorship has also grown, with more activations and the introduction of winning a car for the 1st hole inone on the 8th hole sponsored by Nissan. This will be a R50 entry per player and funds will be donated to St Lukes Home of Healing.
Range Rover has also committed to sponsoring one Friday a month and these days have been well received by the Friday players.
In the Pro Shop
The Pro Shop will start to receive new stock and drops for 2025 heading into the next few months, so please come and have a look! We will also be stocking some Padel bats and equipment and will be able to assist anyone looking for something from the leading brands.
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As we've shared, Playtomic is officially here for all our racquet sports.
Members who do not have the Playtomic app will need to download it and create their account, then notify our sports staff who will be able to link your profile to SCC to enable you to book.
a annual fee for unlimited tennis is also imminent, and we’ll hopefully see a rise in the tennis participation going forward.
Lap Pool
If you are currently a Playtomic member, we have sent out a request for members to give permission to link your accounts to our Club. Check out the SCC WhatsApp announcement group and just vote YES on the poll. The introduction of tennis playing cards, where members will be able to pay
The biometric system is up and running at the lap pool, which allows access to those who have signed up for membership in this section. If you have not yet signed up, please pop into the HOA Welcome Centre.
Lane ropes will also be introduced to the lap pool which we hope will assist in the breaking of the waves and turbulence in the water.
SQUASH
The SCC courts have turned out to be a quality installation. There have been a number of snags which are almost resolved. Further improvements include a water dispenser and wall-mounted fans for improved ventilation.
Unfortunately, we have had further incidents of the floors being discoloured by inappropriate footwear, notwithstanding the fact that signage for non-marking shoes has been put up on the doors. Please keep an eye out for the offending parties and help us ensure this unacceptable practice is not repeated.
The Dolphin Coast summer league kicked off in mid-February with 96 participants in 24 teams. Matches are played on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at SCC, Umhlali Country Club and Salt Rock Country Club.
This is a social league designed to get players warmed up and into the groove for the main winter league, which starts later this month. It has been pleasing to see the players enjoying our new changerooms after their games, and then enjoying a few beverages and the food offering at the Pavilion Deck.
SPORTS
We have welcomed a handful of non-resident members join the squash section, and the door remains open to further non-resident members. Like golf, Simbithi has taken the decision to allow a limited number of nonresident members to join squash, bowls and tennis, which we believe will add value to each of the sections.
league running from February to April, and the main winter league running from after Easter to September, with a break during the school holidays. The other competing clubs in the Dolphin Coast area are Umhlali and Salt Rock Country Clubs, while Stanger might be entering teams based on the two new courts they have recently completed.
Looking ahead to the winter league, we believe that SCC will be able to raise three or four league teams to participate in the Dolphin Coast Squash league. The league calendar has been finalised, with the summer
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Sports Manager, Dane Vosloo, to register your interest in participating in the league setup, even if you only want to be a reserve or fill-in Frank Bradford.
CHAMPS BRING IT HOME
The. Best. Ever.
These words echoed across the greens, onto the deck and eventually reached a crescendo at a jubilant prize giving dinner as our 2025 Club Championships wound down.
Last weekend, 29 and 30 March 2025, our Club was brimming with the classic Simbithi gees as we hosted our Club Champs.
The weekend was a smashing success, with our team putting their best putts forward: exceptional goodie bags, an expertly prepared course and several special touches made for an unforgettable tournament.
Well done to Dane Vosloo, our Sports Manager, and his team for their efforts and enthusiasm in creating a fantastic atmosphere for the Simbithi golfers.
And congratulations, of course, to our 2025 Champions Des Sutherland, James Bruce, Brett Howell, Haydn Mc Clure, Tamarin Taylor, Noelene Morrison, Jade Shepherd and Kathleen Smith! Here is the full set of results.
MEN’S
A Division:
Best Gross Saturday: Louis Taylor (61 Gross C/O)
Best Net Saturday: Ryan Proksch (60 Nett)
Best Gross Sunday: Greg Smith (62)
Best Net Sunday: Bryce Varner (62 Nett)
OVERALL A DIV WINNER: DES SUTHERLAND (127 GROSS)
Overall A Div Runner Up: Greg Smith (128 Gross)
Overall A Div Best Net: Bryce Varner (125 Nett)
B Division:
Best Gross Saturday: Lourens Gouws (63 Gross)
Best Net Saturday: Edwin van Loggerenberg (58 Nett)
Best Gross Sunday: James Damant (64 Gross)
Best Net Sunday: Asogan Naicker (55 Nett)
OVERALL B DIV WINNER: JAMES BRUCE (138 GROSS PLAY OFF)
Overall B Div Runner Up: Lourens Gouws (138 Gross)
Overall B Div Best Net: Phil Hunter (120 Nett)
C Division:
Best Gross Saturday: Fabien Durocher-Yvon (73 Gross)
Best Net Saturday: Cobus Scholz (62 Net)
Best Gross Sunday: Brett Howell (70 Gross)
Best Net Sunday: Patrik Loof (59 Nett)
OVERALL C DIV WINNER: BRETT HOWELL (150 GROSS)
Overall C Div Runner Up: Cobus Scholz (154 Gross C/O)
Overall C Div Best Net: Darren Lewis (130 Nett C/O)
D Division:
Best Points Saturday: Haydn Mc Clure (40 points)
Best Points Sunday: Peter Bucholtz (36 points)
WINNER: HAYDN MC CLURE (71 POINTS)
Runner Up: Jonathan Morse (70 points)
LADIES’
Gold/Silver Division:
Best Gross Saturday: Tamarin Taylor (70 Gross)
Best Net Saturday: Tania Schoeman (61 Net)
Best Gross Sunday: Tamarin Taylor (70 Gross)
Best Net Sunday: Noelene Morrison (64 Net)
OVERALL GOLD/SILVER DIV WINNER: TAMARIN TAYLOR (150 GROSS) / NOELENE MORRISON (150 GROSS)
Overall Silver Div Runner Up: Nikki Drysdale (153 Gross C/O)
Overall Silver Div Best Net: Bev Forbes (134 Nett C/O)
Bronze Division:
Best Gross Saturday: Jade Shepherd (80 Gross)
Best Net Saturday: Nicolette Bowles (68 Net)
Best Gross Sunday: Stephanie Carter (80 Gross)
Best Net Sunday: Daisy Govender (63 Net C/O)
OVERALL BRONZE DIV WINNER: JADE
SHEPHERD (163 GROSS)
Overall Bronze Div Runner Up: Stephanie Carter (168 Gross)
Overall Bronze Div Best Net: Daisy Govender (137 Nett C/O)
Copper Division:
Best Points Saturday: Kathleen Smith (37 points)
Best Points Sunday: Diana du Toit (32 points)
WINNER: KATHLEEN SMITH (64 POINTS)
Runner Up: Diana du Toit (61 points)
Jeff Leaver: Chairman
Clive Mc Creadie: Vice-Chairman HOA
Frank Bradford: Vice-Chairman SCC EXCO
Louis Boshoff
Gavin Dunlop
John Gowans
Margi Lilienfeld
Andrew Mackenzie
Director Human Resources board8@simbithi.com
Director Security board4@simbithi.com
Director Simbithi Country Club board2@simbithi.com
Director Design Review Committee board5@simbithi.com
Director Technical & Maintenance board7@simbithi.com
Director Legal & Appeals board1@simbithi.com
Director Environmental board6@simbithi.com
Director Finance & IT board3@simbithi.com
Pamela White
Director Marketing & Communications board9@simbithi.com
The Board of Directors are your elected representatives who volunteer their time and expertise without remuneration.
Approaching a Director should be your last resort.
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WINE PAIRING
Presented by Miles Buxton with PSG Wealth Insure
Venue: Dragonfly Restaurant
Time: 18:00 for 18:30
Cost: R500 per person, includes an interactive food and wine tasting plus three-course dinner
Bookings: 032-946 5409 / sccmsc@simbithi.com
Guests will be seated at banquet tables of 10.
For more information: proshop@simbithi.com or 032-946 5407
A kids’ market, cookie decorating, face painting, games and scrumptious treats…and an appearance by the Easter bunny. Come on down between 09:00 and 11:00 for some egg-citement.
To book your market spot, or for cookie decorating, please email enquiries@simbithi.com or WhatsApp 073 156 1378.
For more information: proshop@simbithi.com or 032-946 5407
Our big egg hunt is bigger…better, and loads more fun! Find the bunnies hiding, take your photograph and enter it by e-mailing marketing@simbithi. com, or sending a WhatsApp to 0731561378. Watch our comms for more details.
The Easter Bunny trots across the road to the Fig Tree for an afternoon of good food and family. Bring your bunnies for our Easter Carvery and enjoy a hunt in the Play Park. To book for the Carvery at R350pp, please call 032-946 5403 or email foodbev5@simbithi.com.
For more information: proshop@simbithi.com or 032-946 5407
We have an egg-citing weekend planned for you!
The Country Club brings you Quiz Night, sponsored by Harcourts Dolphin Coast and hosted by “The Quiz Guys”.
Venue: The Fig Tree Restaurant Time: 18:00
Limited à la carte menu served Bookings: foodbev1@simbithi.com or 032-946 5403
For more information: proshop@simbithi.com or 032-946 5407
For more information: proshop@simbithi.com or 032-946 5407
- COMPAGNIESDRIFT WINE
An evening of wine, conversation and #TheSimbithiExperience.
Venue: The Dragonfly Restaurant
Time: 18:00 for 18:30
Cost: R80
information: proshop@simbithi.com or 032-946 5407
Bookings: sccmsc@simbithi.com
For more information: proshop@simbithi.com or 032-946 5407
30 - COMPAGNIES DRIFT WINE
Let us pour you a selection of wines, paired with an expertly curated dinner.
Venue: The Dragonfly Restaurant
Time: 18:00 for 18:30
Cost: R650
more information: proshop@simbithi.com or 032-946 5407
For more information: proshop@simbithi.com or 032-946 5407
Bookings: sccmsc@simbithi.com
Popular crooner René returns to the deck with his Everything Country & More show. Bookings: 032-946 5403 29
