Keystone issue 3 by Phoenix Creative Communication

ISSUE THREE | SUMMER 2013

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Louise Martin

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Louise Martin, Kurt Levendal

HOa EDITOR

The Keystone magazine focuses on the Stonehurst Estate.

Glynis Coetzee

It is mailed on behalf of the Homeowners Association and

EDITORIal TEaM

Landowners. It is published in collaboration with several

Carmen Barhuizen, Terry Brewis

freelance companies and does not necessarily portray the

Chris Brewer, Cynthia Simpson

opinions of these companies.

ESTATE MANAGEMENT THE CHALLENGES OF COMMUNITY LIVING by glynIS cOETZEE

W worldwide,

HaT DOES IT MEan TO bE a

direct access to what is effectively a mini

have Estate Management intervene from the

RESIDEnT In an ‘ESTaTE’?

‘City Manager’ for the Estate, allows residents

onset. Only when such discussions break down

even

to typically enjoy a much quicker and more

should it be necessary for Estate Management

are

effective response than residents of ordinary

to step in to determine how the matter can

city suburbs.

be resolved amicably and appropriately,

Countrywide, more

and

and more

people

choosing to live in the relatively secure and controlled environment of Security and Lifestyle

However, along with the benefits, comes

based on the mandate from the Home Owners

Estates or ‘gated’ communities. However, a

the resident’s responsibility as a member of

Association, and the specific enforcement and

few of these residents don’t fully appreciate

such a community. Residents need to follow

implementation of the Estate Rules, Code of

the implications of this choice, both the positive

the agreed Estate rules, codes of conduct,

Conduct and general regulations pertaining

aspects, some of which are detailed below, as

procedures and protocols established by the

to the Estate. Any matter not specified in the

well as what is perceived to be negative, which

Homeowners Association for the intended

Estate rules cannot be actioned by the Estate

is having to adhere to typically more stringent

benefit of all its members. There is always the

Management, but should these warrant it,

rules, regulations and codes of conduct, than

opportunity for members to request that certain

could be escalated to other authorities.

if living in a normal city-controlled suburb. The

of these are amended, should circumstances

Management therefore respectfully requests

‘upside’ of Estate living is several-fold and the

change, through the mechanism of the AGM

that residents please read the Code of

weight of these positive aspects are different

or an SGM, but while in force, these are the

Conduct, the Constitution and the General

for various people, depending on their personal

regulations that apply and need to be adhered

Guidelines for the Estate carefully, in order for

lifestyle needs. There is access control and

to. Residents are also encouraged to be

them to understand the expectations of the

relative security, which gives residents a certain

cognisant of the proximity of their neighbours

community in which they live in and of which

peace of mind – however residents should not

and to be considerate of matters such as noise

they form a part of. We do not live in isolation

become complacent (see the Security article).

disturbance and pet control etc.

and therefore should remain mindful of the needs of those who share our environment, and

Services such as water supply, sewerage, storm water management, refuse collection

WHaT IS THE ROlE Of ESTaTE

in turn have our needs and expectations met

and building controls are ‘locally’ controlled

ManagEMEnT In nEIgHbOUR DISpUTES?

and considered.

to a degree by the Estate Management and

Often, Estate Management is asked to intercede

there is therefore one ‘port of call’ for residents

in matters of concern between neighbours.

nEIgHbOUR cOncERnS

to take up service delivery issues. The Estate

However, in just about all cases, these types of

We have several repetitive challenges which

Management thereafter escalates the matter

matters would be best handled by neighbours

surface once in a while. The top areas of

on behalf of the resident, should the source

discussing their concerns with each other to

conflict we have between residents revolve

of the problem be outside of the Estate. This

find common ground, rather than trying to

around pets and noise, and a combination

thereof. The following clauses in the Code of

tool, lawnmower, power garden tool or similar

cOMMUnITy lIvIng

Conduct covers these issues:

device or allow it to be operated;

However,

5.6

No homeowner/resident shall permit their

http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/CityHealth/

considered here, that while these are the laws

dog(s)/cat(s) to cause a nuisance to other

Documentation/Documents/Reg_Noise_

and regulations, residents should in the interest

residents.

Regulations_WC.pdf

of good neighbourliness, consider the noise

8.1

Homeowners/residents,

their

overriding

idea

should

impact before doing anything that may disturb

guests

and employees may not engage in

pET nUISancE

fellow residents and take appropriate care of

any activity, occupation or hobby that

Estate Management and Security personnel

their pets to ensure that they do not create a

causes or is likely to cause a nuisance or

are often asked to deal with roaming dogs and

nuisance for fellow residents.

disturbance to any other resident.

cats, and the results thereof including animals defecating on private property. Please note

OpERaTIOnS - HElpDESK

nOISE nUISancE

that Security personnel are not mandate to

On the operational front, Estate Management

While it is clear from these clauses that just about

rescue dogs which are left to wander, nor are

have implemented a Helpdesk system to be

anything can constitute a ‘nuisance’, residents

they in a position to confront pet owners when

found at:

can take direction from the City By-laws with

you report that the pets have defecated on

http://helpdesk.stonehurstmountainestate.org/

respect to how much noise disturbance and

your property.

or simply email: helpdesk@stonehurstmountainestate.org

how often a dog barking is considered a

Regarding lost pets, if you know who a lost

genuine nuisance. In the City By Laws relating

pet belongs to, Security can assist by informing

which allows residents to submit queries or

to animals, clause 5 (e) states:

the pet owner. Otherwise, please contact 021

concerns via a ‘ticket’ which is then tracked

No person shall keep any dog which barks for

700 4140 (SPCA) should you not know who the

until the matter is resolved. If you have any

more than six minutes in any hour or more than

dog belongs to for them to collect it. Regarding

non-emergency queries, please use the above

three minutes in any half hour. In terms of sound

pets defecating on your property, please try to

system.

nuisance, such as a lawnmower, the following

take a picture of the pet, and send it to:

City By Laws apply. Noise nuisance means

helpdesk@stonehurstmountainestate.org

a noise at a level that exceeds the ambient

with your report of time and date, and Estate

sound level measured continuously at the same

Management will try to determine the owner

measuring point by 7 dBA or more. Prohibition of

and advise them accordingly of the penalties

Noise Nuisance Section 3(h) states: In so far as it

linked to allowing pets to wander off leashes

causes or is likely to cause a noise nuisance, a

and implement such penalties.

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SILVERMINE

TOKaI by TERRy bREWIS

provides much-needed shade on hot summer

over 100 years old) to be found here such as

located a stone’s throw away from

days. In line with the plan (often clouded in

oaks, cypresses, pines and giant Californian

the Silvermine Tokai section of the

controversy and implemented in 2010) to

redwoods, all of which are labelled. A booklet

greater Table Mountain National Park (TMNP),

rehabilitate this area, the pine forest has been

documenting these trees can be found at the

not only are hiking routes and biking trails easily

cut back and indigenous flora reintroduced.

office and tea garden - Lister’s Place, which is

Stonehurst

Mountain

Estate

accessible to wheelchairs, offers refreshments

accessible to us, but we are also neighbours to

The remaining pine forest, together with

one of the world’s greatest natural gardens;

the newly established fynbos, is ringed with

the Cape Floral Kingdom, which is the smallest

wooden

Take a long walk or bike ride in this peaceful

and richest of the planet’s six floral kingdoms.

boardwalks (in the more boggy sections). This

setting, or use it as the starting point for a

broad,

gravel

pathway

and

for sale and public toilets.

The CFK is also the only floral kingdom

area is popular for horse riding, running, dog-

longer hike such as the 6km trail to Elephant’s

confined to just one continent. The significance

walking and cycling, particularly for children

Eye Cave and back.

of this hits home when you consider that the

learning to ride. So whilst enjoying the park,

Please read the signboard at the entrance

British Isles, which is 3½ times the size of the

be aware of the bikes and horses and keep

to the Arboretum specifying the conditions of

TMNP, boasts less than 1 500 plant species,

your dogs on a leash. Look out for the very

use for this area. This is a strictly no picnicking,

whereas 8 200 plant species are found here.

informative information boards which explain

braaing or smoking area. For your own safety

Approximately 80% of these are fynbos and

the rehabilitation process being followed

and in the interest of the environment, it is

very many are endemic – meaning that they

and provide interesting insights on the fynbos

important that you observe the rules. Also, be

occur nowhere else on earth.

and trees that have been reintroduced to

aware that there are baboons in the forest.

the area. Please be mindful of the fenced off

Treat them with respect and above all adhere

gETTIng OUT anD abOUT

areas where new fynbos is in the process of

to the signs that prohibit taking food into the

The Silvermine Tokai section of the Table

being established.

forest. Baboons are powerful animals and will not hesitate to relieve you of any food or drink

Mountain National Park lends itself to outdoor

TOKAI FOREST is a favourite spot for a wide

pursuits, with its hiking and biking trails being

spectrum of outdoor activities and boasts the

highly

international

shady Arboretum; which serves as the starting

Mountain Biking. If you ask any off-road

enthusiasts. LOWER TOKAI PARK is a wonderful

point for many of these activities. Established in

cyclist in the Western Cape where the best

place to enjoy the outdoors with friends and

1886 by Joseph Storr Lister, Chief Conservator

mountain biking routes are, Tokai Forest is

family. There are several entrances to the

of forests for the Cape Colony, the rationale

sure to be included in their answer. There are

park - with two from Orpen Road (M42) and

for the Arboretum was to test and assess which

a number of clearly marked cycling trails to

another two from Dennedal West Avenue. The

trees from other parts of the world would

choose from, ensuring that there are options

Dennedal entrances border the pine forest

flourish in the environmental conditions of the

for both novice and expert cyclists. Offering

area, a habitat for hundreds of squirrels and

Cape Colony. There are over 1,500 trees (some

an extensive network of forestry roads and

rated

local

and

you may have with you.

ON OUR DOOR STEP

a well-developed network of single tracks,

when you arrive and let the authorities know

Tokai Forest also provides good shade cover

that you will be cycling the forest’s mountain

and has sufficient elevation changes which

biking routes.

article elsewhere in Keystone on Geocaching. Trail running in the forest is a great way to exercise, get fit and at the same time

can be challenging to even the fittest riders.

Hiking trails depart from the Tokai Arboretum.

appreciate the beauty of this wonderful area.

Along the more advanced routes, mountain

All of the walks are clearly marked on the

For those who would like to experience trail

bikers will have to negotiate a number of steep

boards at the visitors centre.

running within the safety of a group, join the outdoor

accompanied trail runs, compliments of Trail

hairpin bends. Fallen pine needles make some

activity, in which the participants use a

and Tar (rated South Africa’s best bike shop in

sections of the ride fairly slippery, adding to

Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver,

2012), which take place from the Arboretum

the challenge.

mobile phone and / or other navigational

every Wednesday evening. These groups

There are excellent vantage points along

techniques to hide and seek containers called

are arranged by Noel Ernstzen of Trail and

the various routes, with terrific views of the

“geocaches” or “caches”. The Silvermine Tokai

Tar, who invites fellow outdoor enthusiasts to

Constantia vineyards and majestic Table

area is becoming an increasingly popular

arrive on Wednesdays at 17h45, register and

Mountain. Pop in at the Tokai Forest Arboretum

location for this interesting hobby. See the

join the group best suited to their needs and

Geocaching,

and tricky downhill slopes, including several

fast

growing

continues on next page

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you can even learn something about the environment. Geocaches (Cache for short) can be a wide range of containers hidden in any spot a Geocacher (someone who looks for/hides geocaches) deems worthy. It can be fun, it can be creative, and yes, it can be addictive. WHaT IS a gEOcacHE? Why such a weird name? Geo means Earth (think geography), and a Cache is a container that holds items. Geocache! Geocaches are usually very well hidden, hence the reason why this game has been around since 2000 and so little is known about it to non-Geocachers (also referred to as “muggles”). The Cache usually consists of a weather-resistant container holding a logbook and a mishmash of plastic toys, coins, key chains and other small items for trade. A few of the items I’ve also seen, but are definitely not limited to, are buttons, cards, pendants, and even a meat hook with fake rubber ears on it. The best items a cacher can hope for, besides the log, are items known as “Travel Bugs”. A Travel Bug is a trackable dog tag attached to an item that geocachers call a “hitchhiker.” Each Travel Bug has a goal set by its owner. Goals are typically travel-related, such as to visit every country in Africa or travel from coast to coast. Travel Bug Trackables move from cache to cache with the help of Geocachers like us, and are obviously, as the name suggests, trackable via the Geocaching website. HOW bIg aRE THEy anD WHERE can THEy bE fOUnD? The great thing about geocaches is their uniqueness. They can be any size, any shape and can literally be hidden anywhere over f on a recent weekday afternoon you

around the world, Geocaching is an ideal

saw an otherwise sane-looking, thirty-

activity to embark on over weekends or during

something year old guy running his hands

the holidays. For frequent travellers, the hobby

along a chain-link fence in your local park or

can even turn a few free hours otherwise spent

wandering around a cemetery with an iPhone

channel-hopping in your hotel room, into an

in his hand and a puzzled look on his face,

entertaining trek to some favourite local spots.

that was me. Contrary to appearances, I was

Have an iPhone or any other phone with GPS?

neither drunk nor trying to hide a body; I was

You’re in!

merely Geocaching,

a fascinating hobby

that is growing in popularity. This is a free, real-

WHaT IS gEOcacHIng?

world outdoor treasure hunt. Geocaching

Geocaching (geo-cash-ing) is a scavenger

is played by using a smartphone or GPS to

hunt based game for outdoor enthusiasts, or

locate hidden containers called Geocaches.

anybody looking to find a hobby outside which

With over 2.2 million of these treasures hidden

is safe and fun for the entire family. Heck,

the world - it is all up to the person doing the hiding. However, they cannot be buried underground, hidden on private property (unless the cache hider got permission to do so), or interfere with any laws. There are 5 official listings for sizes: 1. Micro - It can be anything from a pill bottle, a magnetised key holder, to a container the size of a bolt. Yes... a bolt that goes on the end of a screw. These cannot hold anything but a small rolled up log sheet. 2. Small - These are usually small Tupperware containers. They are large enough for a

ON OUR DOOR STEP log book and for smaller items like coins,

take you within three meters of the cache

stamps and key rings etc.

location. Once you find the cache, you

the final cache will be reached. These are very unique hides, but fun. •

Mystery Cache - The trickiest of caches,

3. Regular - I’ve found ammo boxes, larger

must sign the physical log sheet that’s found

Tupperware containers, and even small

inside the cache with your geocaching

these are not always at the posted

buckets. These can handle most items and

name. If there is any “swag” or “trackables”

coordinates. Basically, these are caches

the log book.

inside the container and you want it, the

that have one or more puzzles on their

rule is that if you take something, you leave

cache

something.

designed. The answers to the puzzle(s)

4. Large - Usually larger-sized containers like an ice cream bucket. 5. Other - The dreaded “other”. This can be

6. Once

you’ve

successfully

found

pages

that

the

cache

hider

eventually give you the actual posted

the

coordinates.

anything. You have to really pay attention

cache, sign-in to Geocaching.com and

to the cache page as well as its clues. If you

go to the cache’s page. Click on “Found

are lucky you will get a hint from the hider

it” and sign the online log sheet to mark

and butter of what geocaching is all about.

to go along with the cache description.

a cache as being found. Once found, it’s

The cache is at the posted coordinates.

Usually, when it falls under this size, it is

counted toward your geocache finds that

However, there is no physical log to sign

not a normal cache. By that I mean that

is associated with your geocaching profile.

(the online log still needs to be signed), but

it could look like something that belongs

Bragging rights galore! The physical log

you have to answer questions about the

to a structure right out in the open that

inside the cache is to prove you actually

environment that the posted coordinates

bystanders don’t even know is there, like a

found it. If your name is not found, the

take you to. In other words, you have to

power box or lamp post etc. Geocachers

cache hider will delete your find.

learn about your surroundings in order to

•

EarthCache - These caches are the bread

get these caches. The cache hiders will

can be tricky that way.

have you e-mail them your findings. Once

In this same area on the Geocaching website, HOW DOES SOMEOnE gET STaRTED?

if you are unable to find the cache, you are

It’s simple to become a Geocacher, just follow

also supposed to log it as “did not find”. This

these easy steps:

way, if numerous people cannot find the

created anymore through Geocaching.

1. You need to register at geocaching.com

cache, the cache owner will know something

com, but they are still found everywhere on

for free membership. The username you

is up and look for it to make sure it wasn’t

the map. This geocache is located at the

select will be your unique geocaching

tampered with. That’s it! You’ve successfully

posted coordinates, but has no physical

name. Much like a screen name, it protects

learned how to geocache. In short, register

log. These take you to unique locations

your information. Groundspeak.com, the

online, buy a GPS or use your smartphone, find

where, for the most part, you are required

nice people in charge of Geocaching,

the cache, sign the physical log, then sign the

to take a photo with a certain object and

take great care in keeping your information

online log.

send it to the hider for credit, or post it

this is done, you may sign the online log. •

Virtual Cache: These technically cannot be

on the online log when permitted. Once

private. TypES Of gEOcacHES

a cache is found, it is replaced on the

your actual address on your profile (only

Come on, you didn’t think it was that cut

geocaching map by a smiley face to let

viewable by you). This way when you log in

and dry did you? There are different types

you know which ones you have found.

and click on the map, it shows every single

of geocaches that take the uniqueness to a

cache in your area.

whole new level. They are:

So, these are the basics to geocaching. It’s a

•

Traditional Cache – These are straight

chance to get outdoors and have fun, its family

page with its description, coordinates of its

forward caches hidden at the given

friendly and it can get quite competitive.

location, and any possible clues to finding

coordinates (“ground zero”). It has a

the cache. This page will give you the

physical log. They are the most popular

aTTEnD THE gEOcacHE WORKSHOp

cache size, the difficulty of the terrain, and

and thus show up the most on the map.

For those of you who want a hands-on

Multi-Cache - These caches can be a bit

Geocache experience, I’ll be hosting an

reach the listed coordinates. For beginners,

tricky. Multi-caches require the finder to

“Introduction

this is vital so you don’t lose interest in

perform various tasks that eventually end up

(including a cache hunt) at Stonehurst within

the game right out of the gate. You can

at the final resting place of the geocache.

the next month or so. There will be no charge

sift through caches until you find an easy

An example from my own experience: It

and all ages will be welcome. Please look

beginners cache with lower difficulties.

can be anything from a piece of wood

out for this invitation in our blog: Stonehurst

4. You need a GPS device that can direct

hidden on a trail with a carved set of

Post, or in an email that will be sent out by

you to the given coordinates, a cell phone

coordinates on it, to you having to go to

Estate Management announcing the date

with GPS capabilities, or could buy the very

a museum and use information on the

of the workshop. Be sure to book your place

helpful, time saving geocaching phone

plaques to uncover the coordinates. These

entertainment@stonehurstmountainestate.

app. It costs roughly R100 ($10), but is well

caches can be any distance apart from

org.

worth it. You will not find the cache without

each other. Most of the time, the person

at least one of these items.

who hides the cache will tell you how many

2. After registering, it is vital that you type in

3. Click on a cache, it will take you to a cache

the difficulty of finding the cache once you

5. In most cases, the posted coordinates will

•

Geocaching”

workshop

stages you will need to complete before

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BUYING PROPERTY IN SOUTH AFRICA AS A NON-RESIDENT ARE THERE ANY RESTRICTIONS ON

or Agreement of Sale, as no changes can be

SOUTH AFRICA?

penalties being imposed and resultant delays

NON-RESIDENTS BUYING PROPERTY IN

made at a later date without the possibility of

The answer to this is a resounding NO, save

in the transaction. It is possible to sign an

for a prohibition on illegal aliens owning

agreement as nominee for another, but the

immovable property in South Africa. Non-

nomination of the alternative purchaser must

residents will of course be subject to the

then be made before midnight on the date of

same laws and regulations as South Africans

signature of the agreement.

and it is compliance with these stringent requirements that ensures the efﬁciency of the South African land registration system and security of tenure.

HOW CAN FOREIGN FUNDS BE BROUGHT INTO SA FOR A PROPERTY ACQUISITION?

Foreign funds can be paid into any nominated bank account in South Africa. This account

It is the presence of the non-resident in

will usually be the trust account of the estate

the country which is strictly regulated by our

agent or transferring attorneys into which the

immigration laws. So, having bought and taken

deposit for the property and the balance of

transfer of a property, to then enjoy the property

the purchase price is paid. These funds will

purchased as his or her own, the non-resident

be invested for the non-resident’s beneﬁt

must have a valid permit to be in the country.

and the non-resident can rest assured that such a deposit is secure and guaranteed,

Should the non-resident not wish to purchase

as the operation of these trust accounts

the property in his or her own name but rather

is regulated by the professional boards

in the name of an entity, and if such entity will

overseeing the operations of both attorneys

conduct business in South Africa including

and estate agents. If the money is deposited

renting the property out, then it must be locally

into an attorney’s trust account, the client

registered and meet the requirements inherent

will be required to sign a speciﬁc instruction

in registration of the chosen entity, such as the

form, directing the attorney to invest the

requirements of the Companies Act.

money and requesting interest to accrue to the client. Failing such an instruction, interest

A non-resident may decide to own the property

earned will accrue to the Law Society.

through share ownership in a company or as a beneﬁciary in a trust. In the event of a non-

When a non-resident transfers funds from

resident acquiring property in the name of

a foreign source into a South African bank

an entity, funds brought into the country will

account, a record known as a “deal receipt”

represent a loan to the local entity and will

is kept of the foreign funds received by the

require Exchange Control approval.

South African bank. This is an important document which must be retained for

For the most part however, property is registered

purposes of repatriation of the funds.

in the name of the purchaser as an individual. Note that purchasers will have to ﬁnalise their choice of entity in which to purchase the property prior to signing any Offer to Purchase

CAN MONEY BE BORROWED IN SA TO PURCHASE PROPERTY?

The South African Reserve Bank will adjudge all foreigners not having their domicile in South

Africa as non-residents. This however does not include foreigners with South African work permits who will be considered to be residents for the duration of their work permit.

ON SALE OF THE PROPERTY, CAN

limitations. Finally, the repatriation of funds will

THE MONEY BE TAKEN OUT OF THE

be subject to capital gains tax.

Understandably, this is without doubt the

IS A NON-RESIDENT LIABLE FOR

COUNTRY? number

one

concern

non-residents

PAYMENT OF ANY SOUTH AFRICAN

Non-residents are restricted in their borrowing

considering investing in South Africa. The

ratio to an amount equal to the amount brought

answer to this question is simply, yes.

in from a foreign bank. As such, if a purchaser

Money from a foreign source together

worldwide income, non-residents are liable

brings sufﬁcient money into South Africa to cover

with any proﬁt, proportionate to that non-

for income tax only on income accruing from

the costs and transfer duty of the transaction

resident’s shareholding in the property, may

a South African source. For example, if the

together with 50% of the purchase price, he will

be repatriated in due course in terms of SA

property is rented, the rental income will

be able to borrow an amount that is more than

Exchange Control Regulations. If the non-

be subject to South African income tax. In

50% of the purchase price. In order to qualify

resident owns property together with a SA

addition, a non-resident is liable for payment

for a South African mortgage bond, the non-

resident, only his portion may be repatriated,

of capital gains tax on the disposal of a South

resident will need to provide proof of earnings

and is limited to the amount which is proven to

African property.

and comply with the Financial Intelligence

have emanated from a foreign source plus the

Centre Act. This Act, in simple terms, requires

proﬁt on that portion.

identiﬁcation of the non-resident, and involves

INCOME TAX?

While South Africans are taxed on their

Finally, it is important to note that a non-resident who has not permanently immigrated to South

the production of certain documents such as

On transfer of the property to the non-

Africa will be considered a resident for income

a passport and proof of residential address, to

resident purchaser, all deal receipts, a

tax purposes if he or she spends more than a

combat money laundering.

copy of the agreement of sale together

certain length of time within the country. This is

with the conveyancer’s ﬁnal statement of all

known as the “physical presence test” and is

CAN A NON-RESIDENT OPEN A BANK

costs, must be retained by the non-resident

calculated in terms of days spent in the country

ACCOUNT AT A SOUTH AFRICAN

purchaser for the duration of his ownership

over a three year period.

BANKING INSTITUTION?

and will have to be presented to the Reserve

In order for a non-resident to service

Bank on sale, when the proceeds are to be

repayments on a mortgage bond, he or she

repatriated back abroad. This facilitates the

will need to open a non-resident banking

repatriation of the funds and proﬁt on sale

account which can only be done from within

of the property, provided the bankers are

the country. Again, certain documentation

satisﬁed that such proﬁt is reasonable and

relating to the applicant’s identity will be

market related.

required, ie. application form detailing name, passport number and address, certiﬁed

Obviously if the purchase was partially

copies of the relevant pages of the passport,

ﬁnanced by funds borrowed in South Africa,

and proof of source of income, such as a salary

that portion of the purchase price cannot be

slip or pension statement. All copies will have

repatriated unless the bond has been settled

to be certiﬁed as copies of the originals. Once

in full. It is important to note that during

the bank account has been opened, foreign

the course of the bond repayment history,

funds will have to be deposited immediately.

the monthly/other installments towards the

No tax is levied on foreign pensions.

Belinda has been practicing with STBB Attorneys as a conveyancer for 13 years and specializes in residential property transfers and related matters. She gives regular training to real estate agents on all aspects of selling and purchasing property in SA and on the transfer process as a whole.

bond must again have emanated from a In certain circumstances, local currency can be

foreign source or from rental/interest income

deposited into the account, for example, rental

generated from a capital asset purchased

income acquired from property belonging

partly/wholly with foreign funds.

to the non-resident. This is dependent on the bank being in possession of a certiﬁed copy

Furthermore, if a foreigner takes up permanent

of the rental agreement. This type of deposit,

residency in South Africa and signs a

together with any other South African deposit

Declaration and Undertaking at a South African

into the non-resident account, will require the

bank (namely declaring whether he/ she is in

Reserve Bank’s approval, as non-residents

possession of foreign funds and undertaking

are not entitled to generate income in South

not to place such funds at the disposal of

Africa, other than interest/rental generated from

anyone resident in the Republic), they will

the foreign funded capital asset. Obviously the

be considered a resident for Exchange

Rand value received on the sale of immovable

Control purposes and will accordingly only

property in South Africa can also be receipted

be able to repatriate funds within ﬁve years

into the non-resident account, provided the

of immigration. Thereafter he/she will be

necessary documentation is lodged prior to the

considered to be a South African citizen

deposit being made.

and subject to the same regulations and

CONTACT DETAILS: Belinda Lewis Director Property Law t: 021 673 4700 c: 083 297 3559 e: belindal@stbb.co.za

THE

canal DU MIDI A Holiday of a Lifetime by TERRy bREWIS

typical scenery along the canal du Midi

n September this year, my wife Anita

opportunity to enjoy a laid-back cruising

ancient bridges and viaducts and at every

and I, together with two other Stonehurst

holiday on one of the world’s most beautiful

opportunity, enjoyed the charm of picturesque

residents, Lynnette and Tony Godfrey,

waterways.

little villages, which we explored on foot or by bicycle.

as well as Lynnette’s cousin Debbi Gates and

Having flown KLM via Amsterdam and

her husband Tony, spent a week cruising the

Toulouse, we arrived at Trebes (south of

Canal du Midi. Considered to be one of the

Toulouse) on Saturday the 7th of September,

THE HISTORy Of THE canal

greatest construction works of the 17th century,

where we picked up our boat, the Mystique,

The idea of building a waterway joining the

this beautiful canal, in Southern France, is

and set out on a very slow, six day cruise along

Atlantic to the Med was voiced by the Romans

an engineering masterpiece, built between

the canal. We decided to go as far east as

and again by Charlemagne but it took one of

1667 and 1681 by Pierre-Paul Riquet. Running

Capestang, then backtrack, turn off onto the

Louis XIV’s tax inspectors, Pierre-Paul Riquet, to

from Toulouse in the west to Sète in the east,

Canal La Robine and head for Narbonne,

realise it. At that time, sailing around the Iberian

the Canal du Midi is today no longer used for

where we ended our trip.Along the way we

Peninsula was fraught with dangers posed by

commercial purposes, but provides the unique

passed through century old locks, crossed

both non-friendly naval forces and the Barbary continues on next page

RESIDENT TRAVEL

Bridge over the canal du Midi in trebes

Pirates. The traditional route was also an affront

created not only a new commercial highway

(193 km), make up the greater Canal des Deux

to the French – who perceived that their

for France, but also a 241 km long work of art

Mers (Canal of the Two Seas), linking the Atlantic

national pride was being eroded as French

with aqueducts, bridges, ninety-one locks, a

Ocean with the Mediterranean Sea. By 1856

ships travelling between the French Atlantic

tunnel and more than 42,000 plane trees which

the Canal des Deux Mers carried 111,000 metric

and Mediterranean coasts had to pass through

shade its banks.

tonnes of cargo and a million passengers a

The first stone was laid in 1667 and the canal

year. But commerce dried up almost overnight,

And so it was that Louis XIV accepted

was opened officially as the Canal Royal de

a year after the Bordeaux to Sète railway line

Pierre-Paul Riquet’s plan and commissioned

Languedoc on May the 15th, 1668, just months

was opened. The canal had a renaissance in

the project, the main purpose of which was

after Riquet died. Originally named the Canal

the early 1990s, thanks in no small part to barge

to transport wheat, wine and textiles, primarily

Royal, the canal was renamed the Canal du

tourists who fell in love with its’ combination of

heavy cloth and silk, from Nîmes.

Midi during the French Revolution. Riquet’s

natural beauty and engineering prowess – and

waters controlled by Spain.

The system was a masterpiece of both

dream of reaching the Atlantic only became

the thousands of planes, cypresses, umbrella

hydraulic and structural engineering, and

a reality two centuries later when his canal was

pines and chestnuts lining its banks. The Canal

linked to the Canal du Garonne.

du Midi was recognised by UNESCO as a world

took

12,000

labourers,

who

hand-dug

7,000,000m³ of earth, four years to build. Riquet

The Canal du Midi and the Canal de Garonne

heritage site in 1996.

exiting a lock when the level of water had dropped. pictuReD | tony godfrey, terry Brewis & tony gates

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easy to handle. It was also great value, even

an additional cost and charges are calculated

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when taking the weak SA exchange rate into

on a ‘per hour’ basis. Before our departure, we

African agent:

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an electric-flush toilet, sink and shower, a well-

bikes to meander along the shaded pathways,

equipped kitchen, a spacious lounge with a

which line the canal and to explore the

dining table and an upholstered u-shaped

countryside.

settee, which converts into a double bed if

We passed through and explored a number

needed. The upper sundeck is a great feature

of beautiful and charming towns, stocking

and offers moulded seating, a dining table, an

up on croissants, cheeses, wines and other

electric barbeque and a portable electric cool-

goodies.

box. Steering can be done from both inside the boat as well as from the sun-deck.

Canal du Midi boating holidays present

Light lunch at a cafe in narbonne

an opportunity to experience this fabulous waterway first hand with family and friends,

The hire cost includes:

whilst travelling at a pace that lets you get to

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Hiring the boat and equipment.

meet fellow boaters, the locals and to relax

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A galley with utensils and appliances

amidst stunning natural beauty. The lock-

(including a microwave oven).

keepers were all friendly and helpful. Many

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Towels and linen for all passengers.

of the lock-houses had small shops where

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Heating and air-conditioning

we purchased ice-creams, cool drinks and

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A radio/CD system.

mementos. All of us agreed that we had

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A 17-inch flat-screen TV and a DVD player.

pretty much the best holiday of our lives and

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A boat handling demo.

will definitely do another cruise in the not-too-

Wine tasting in paraza

Mystique and her crew- tony gates, Debbi gates, anita Brewis, Lynnette godfrey, terry Brewis and tony godfrey

splendour of the seas

clUES TO cRUISIng WITH cHRIS bREWER

kay, so you finally understood that

time to decide. Later that night, after seeing

you might very well find special deals and lower

cruising is not restricted only to the

a live show in a huge theatre, bigger than most

prices.

very wealthy, the very fat, the very

in London’s West End, you might lean on the

TWO | Always stay in the town of departure

noisy or the very old. Well done. Some people

rail of your private balcony with a nightcap

for at least one night before setting sail (this is

never do understand this, so just in case you’re

and watch a magnificent sunset. A couple of

very important and you’ll thank me one day).

still not absolutely convinced, let’s compare a

days later, you dock in a romantic port and

Then on the day of departure, you can board

short cruise against a stay in several hotels on

take a stroll around, ignoring the poor sweaty

at a really leisurely and relaxed pace. Make

the same route by land. In the land/driving

man (doing the land option) heaving suitcases

sure that you have arranged the transfers to

option you just about live out of your suitcase

about. But here’s the kicker, the sweaty man

and from the ship. Many cruise lines offer a

right? And as soon as you’ve worked up the

with the hired car and a well-crumpled map

bus or shuttle service but they’re invariably

courage to invite the girl in the bar for a drink,

has paid substantially more than you for a far

expensive. A bit of research beforehand and

or they’ve finally worked out how to make the

inferior experience. It’s true.

you’ll soon have this sorted. Don’t leave it until the last minute.

martini you love, it’s time to move on to the next place. So you fight the traffic (just like at home

Welcome to cruising. Here are my top ten tips

although they’re far more dangerous here

for a stress-free holiday.

THREE | Allow yourself a generous budget to cover drinks and a few “extras”. Also remember

aren’t they?), get lost a couple of times, argue

OnE | What do you do first? Select which

that when you go ashore you’re on your own

with your family and then finally find your next

part of the world you want to see and then

and every bottle of water and ice cream

hotel (or campsite or B&B) where you repeat the

find out who sails there or is it better to choose

has to be paid for, unlike on the ship. A good

same process. You have to lug your luggage up

a cruise line first and then see what they are

idea, in my opinion, is to take the cost of your

and down the steps and try to find something

offering at the time you want to go? Well, it’s

cruise and use that as a guide for your “holiday

clean to wear. Then you go exploring to find the

a bit of both really. If you have a young family

spends”. In other words, if you’re a couple then

next suitable local restaurant or bar, which you

you may prefer the Disney Line. If you’re single

assume you’ll be paying for three people (two

naturally don’t find until 30 minutes before you

with no kids then you’ll probably prefer Carnival

people will spend an amount equal to the

have to leave for the next place. And so it goes

Ships. The longer voyages tend to attract an

cost of one person’s fare). You shouldn’t get

until, mercifully, the last day arrives and you can

older passenger whereas the shorter ones (7 to

any nasty shocks and if you don’t spend it all,

get on the plane and go home.

10 days) are likely to have a younger crowd.

isn’t it nice to come home with some change?

With cruising, you check into your five star

Obviously, the time of year plays a big part in

Cruise prices are generally fantastic value for

room where your luggage has already been

deciding. You may prefer a sunny cruise over

money packages. You can get a seven day

delivered. You unpack everything at a leisurely

an icy one. You might want more culture or

Mediterranean deal from around R9 000 per

pace and you don’t have to pack again until

perhaps more of a party. The great thing is

person. But there’s always a catch. Drinks will

the cruise is over. By now its gin and tonic time,

that no matter what your preferences, there

be pricey and you’ll always spend more ashore

so you take a stroll around the decks until

is a cruise just right for you. Personally, I work

than you planned to. Also remember that the

you decide on the bar that takes your fancy

out where I want to go and roughly when.

vast majority of cruises add a non-negotiable

(on average there are about ten). Let’s say

Then I start looking at cruise lines and make

“service charge” of $US 12 per person per

it’s a relaxed piano bar with a Billy Joel-type

decisions based on that. The big trick is to plan

day. And, as if that wasn’t enough, they also

musician tickling the ivories in the corner; very

well in advance but when you actually book is

add 15% to every drink price (one of the more

civilised. The conversation will probably turn

another issue altogether. An early booking will

unfortunate American customs that seems to

to where you’ll have dinner and with over a

get you the better cabin and security knowing

be spreading).

dozen restaurants on board, it will take some

that it’s all sorted, whereas with a later booking

fOUR | Unless you can’t help yourself, avoid

RESIDENT TRAVEL the casino as it’s so easy to use your ship card

dining rooms where you’re unlikely to say to

day, you’ll be wearing shorts and a T-shirt. You

(which doubles as your room key) to draw

your waiter, “please bring me two kippers, four

hardly see anyone dressing formally for dinner

“just another $100”, most cruise lines charge

waffles, four hash browns, three fried eggs, ten

but most people look smart and some cruises

everything in U.S. Dollars. There aren’t many

slices of bacon, some mushrooms, kidneys,

do have a couple of “formal nights” where

“extras” on board but there seems to be an

baked beans and four pork sausages, and

slacks and a blazer will be fine. You’ll have less

increase in the number of restaurants which

please don’t forget the four slices of toast, the

time to read than you think so you’ll need fewer

charge an additional “fee” of between $10

maple syrup, the corn flakes and the selection

books, although if you like Kindle, you can pack

and $25. The last cruise that I was on had four

of jams and pastries. Oh, and you’d better

stacks of reading material on the device. The

“free” restaurants; eating there was included in

bring me a yoghurt and a whole pineapple

libraries on board are also good.

the cruise price, but they also had five places

as well because I like a healthy breakfast.” In

EIgHT | Book a mini-suite or balcony

where a surcharge was applicable. These are

the restaurants, where the service is habitually

stateroom. When I was younger I did the

called “speciality restaurants” and they are

impeccable, you tend to eat more sensibly.

voyage from Southampton to Cape Town in a

not much better than the normal dining rooms.

SIX | Before you go on your cruise be sure

cabin with no windows and shared it with three

However on a longer cruise you might enjoy

to do your own ports-of-call research. Make

strangers. I enjoyed it at the time but I wouldn’t

more variety. South Africans would probably

absolutely sure that you know what you want

dream of doing that again. Some people

not be tempted to go to an on-board steak

to see and don’t try and cram too much in

I’ve met actually prefer not being able to see

house for example where the surcharge is $25

either. This really is important as you usually

out of the windows and opt for inside cabins.

(about ZAR240), which would buy you a huge

only have about 8 to 10 hours in any port, so

Personally I think there’s nothing to compare

prime fillet at home. Drink mainly beer and

it’s important to plan your time there carefully.

with

cocktails. The wine is always expensive.

standing

your

private

balcony,

Decide on the places you want to visit first. The

watching Venice slip by as you glide out to sea

The cheapest bottle of red you’ll find on any

ships themselves are usually very helpful but still

down the Grand Canal.

ship will be over $30. Most cruises offer a “wine

take a good guide book along. Recently, while

nInE | Check your bill regularly to keep an eye

package” where you buy several bottles, at a

visiting Istanbul, it was the guide book which

on what you’re spending as cruise ships don’t

discount, when you book. But remember these

told us the Topkapi Palace is closed every

deal with cash so you sign for everything. The

are normally only allowed to be consumed in

Tuesday, handy to know if you’re planning

customer relations people will give you a print-

the restaurants so you’ll still have a problem

to stroll around the harem. Be sure to attend

out within seconds. You will have used a credit

in the bars. If there is an “alcohol inclusive”

any talks the ship may give on the ports/

or debit card when you checked in, against

package available, and if you’re a reasonably

places you’ll be visiting. They’ll hopefully give

which the ship deducts all of your expenses.

enthusiastic drinker, then I would suggest you

you current and local information, which may

It’s obvious then, that you’ll have ensured that

take it. On average, you’ll pay between $6

help you make up your mind. The ship’s “shore

there are enough funds to cover everything. It’s

and $8 for a cocktail like a daiquiri (but they’re

excursions” always sound good, although in

not nice being thrown overboard. Of course,

big), between $5 and $7 for a beer like a Bud

my opinion, they are overrated. Many people

there is no need to spend anything at all. If you

or Corona, a scotch and soda will be about $8

really love them and let’s face it; absolutely no

don’t drink or gamble and stick with the basics,

(again, this will be a big tot so quite good value)

effort is required from your side. You just meet

you’ll have the best-value holiday of your life.

and a glass of wine about $8. Speciality coffees

up with your group and off you all go in a bus to

Cruise lines make their real profit from casino

cost extra too and an espresso is around $2.

see the sights and shop, buying stuff you know

operations, shore excursions, internet charges

Don’t be tempted to try smuggle your own

you’ll never ever use. On my last cruise I met

and, of course, alcohol and other drinks.

booze on board. Nobody likes a cheat. Pay for

some girls who’d been on an excursion where

TEn | Be confident that you are in good

your drinks like a man. Also, if you’re an internet

they’d had a “typical” dinner with a “typical”

hands. The big cruise lines know what they’re

addict then remember that most cruises charge

Turkish family in a “typical” Turkish home. Call

doing and they have thought of everything.

for access. It’s not cheap with charges of up to

me a sceptic but there’s something about that

If you’re ill, be reassured there are always

$US1 per minute and the speed can be slow,

which didn’t ring true somehow. On the other

extremely

so the bill will be high. This is one of the very few

hand, their tour around Olympia sounded like

on board but be sure to remember your own

things about cruise lines that make them seem

good value.

prescribed medication, otherwise you’ll have

well-equipped

medical

facilities

mean-spirited. I don’t connect while at sea at

If there are more than three of you, then

a hard time convincing any doctor anywhere

all. If you need to log on, then wait until the next

seriously consider hiring your own taxi at the

that you really do need those pills! Make doubly

port of call, as I do, and find a local café or bar

ports of call. You’ll have to barter the rate in

sure you’re fully insured. In fact check that

with “free wi-fi”, there are loads of them.

most cases but here’s a really good tip; wait

again.

fIvE | On cruise ships there is a very large

until the first wave of passengers has left the

Sea Sickness: unless you’re really unfortunate

buffet-style restaurant. This is a favourite for

ship, then saunter ashore and you’ll find the

it won’t happen. The ships these days are too

breakfast, as well as all-day eating. They serve

rates have dropped quite substantially. In fact,

big and the stabilisers too sophisticated. So get

everything from burgers to roasts and sushi.

in the USA ports, you’ll find that a limo may work

out the atlas and decide on what part of the

Since the only limit to how much you eat is the

out cheaper per-head than anything else.

world you want to explore, then read all of the

size of your shorts, it’s incredibly easy to become

SEvEn | Pack less clothing than you think you

a glutton. My suggestion is to restrict your usage

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LANDSCAPING AND NATURE

GARDENINGTIpS by Annette Coetzee of Intebe landscaping

lanDScapIng As the weather really starts heating up this month, we say goodbye to winter rains in the Western Cape and hello to perfect planting conditions for the garden lover. TIpS fOR WaTERIng In SUMMER: •

Before you water, feel the soil below the surface by sticking your finger in a few centimetres deep. Sometimes soil looks dry on top, but it’s moist a few centimetres below.

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Use a fine nozzle to water new seedlings. Established plants should be watered by flooding the garden beds. Place the tip of the hosepipe right into the garden bed so that you don’t lose water to evaporation by watering from high above.

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Make sure that your hose pipe, as well as its fittings and nozzles, are all in good shape to prevent losing water through leaks.

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Keep your plants well fed and free of disease. They will be more resistant to dry conditions.

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Avoid watering on windy days, or in the middle of the day. It’s best to water before 10h00 in the morning or after 16h00 in the afternoon.

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Move your container plants to a shady area to decrease their watering requirements.

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Water less frequently, but more deeply. This will encourage your plants to develop deeper root systems. Roots close to the surface dry out quickly, but plants with roots more than 10cm below the surface are far more drought resistant. At a depth of 10cm below the soil, the temperature can be up to 5C cooler.

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Mulch the garden to prepare and protect for summer heat.

laWnS Weeds, especially annuals, get a good grip on lawns that aren’t well-maintained – so fertilise to ensure healthy grass, which will suppress weeds.

LANDSCAPING AND NATURE Feed your lawn every four to six weeks with a balanced fertiliser during the growing season (end of August to end of April). Mow lawn regularly and remember to frequently change the direction in which you mow to prevent ridges and uneven growth. Don’t cut grass too short: rather cut it more often. Fill any remaining patches with finely sifted compost or lawn mulch – not garden soil, which could be full of weed seeds just waiting to germinate. Water lawns in the morning so that these can dry out by the evening. For a lush Christmas lawn, fertilise in the beginning of December with a nitrogenenriched organic fertiliser and water well but don’t feed before going on vacation as it will stimulate growth and need too much mowing while you are gone. pESTS Keep an eye out for aphids this time of the year. Snails and cutworms are also very active and can damage plants over a short period of time if not attended to timeously. All pesticides should be applied strictly in accordance with the instructions provided on the container label or the enclosed pamphlet. Using the wrong pesticides can cause more harm than good and if you are not sure what to use, visit your

healthy foliage and flowers. Remember that container plants need to be fertilised more often than plants planted in open ground. Until next time, enjoy gardening.

nearest nursery where qualified staff can advise

“there are no gardening mistakes,

you.

only experiments.” – Jane Kilburn Phillips.

cOnTaInER planTIng/pOT planTIng Feed containers/pot plants every six weeks with a slow-release organic fertiliser to ensure

(Sources for this article - Stodels, Starke Ayres)

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Contact your security Estate specialists for valuations or any property related queries. SO

David Burger

083 458 3333 david.b@sothebysrealtyss.co.za

Brenda Pretorius

083 442 1318 brenda.p@sothebysrealtyss.co.za

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Asking Price: R14 950 000 This contemporary family home has been finished with great taste to perfection and enjoys the finest 360° views on offer in the Cape Peninsula. Concrete, solid wood flooring, marble and glass combine to create a unique space in which a modern day family can enjoy a comfortable and carefree lifestyle with all the advantages offered by Stonehurst Mountain Estate.

LANDSCAPING AND NATURE

WaTER aS a valUablE RESOURcE IRRIGATION TIPS FROM NICK KENYON

ater is a scarce resource and with climate change, it will become scarcer. Drilling boreholes and

well points is a self-serving, short term solution. The underground reservoir is a quantifiable resource and with less rainfall and more water being extracted from it, water will become less accessible. The water table is dropping and within a few years, a lot of boreholes will have to be re-bored. The City of Cape Town will have no choice but to restrict use of this valuable underground resource. The answer to this problem is to conserve water. The first method in the garden would be to plant water-wise and indigenous plants that do not use a lot of water, but one does not need to resort to planting â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;green concreteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (ivy) or to pebble large areas, which is unsightly. Lawn sprinklers have a bad distribution pattern with most of the water being distributed at the end of the stream and less and less water the closer you get to the sprinkler, thus sprinklers should be placed that overlap 100% to give an even distribution. If this is not the case with your system, you will have a scenario of too much water at the end of the radius and less and less water as you move back to the sprinkler. In order to avoid brown patches you will water till the area closest to the sprinkler has enough water, but then you will have over watered the rest of the radius of the sprinkler. This can be tested by placing small containers every half metre on your lawn. You will notice that the container closest to the sprinkler will have less than a quarter of the water that the container at the end of the stream has and thus you will have to water four times longer than you should. This is a waste of water and electricity, two

you lose a large percentage of the water as it

resources that are set to drastically continue to

percolates through the soil, and beyond the

rise in price.

root zone of the plant.

Water has to be conserved and garden

Heavy watering once a week will produce

irrigators should try to be the first to conserve,

the same result, with a large percentage of a

as gardens have historically and will always be

valuable resources being wasted. Plants have

the first to be restricted in any water shortage.

different root systems but the majority of the

The garden should be watered in the

feeder roots will be found in the top 15cm of

morning, as the plants only use water when the

the soil. Lawns and flowerbeds should have

sun is up and photosynthesis can take place.

separate zones as these have different water

Watering at night is of no use to the plant and

requirements.

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side of the Estate, with a medium term view to

The dam and borehole was commissioned on

make some of this water available for residents

the 28th of January 2013. From commissioning

to reduce their own irrigation costs.

security

to October, around 15 000 kilolitres has run

The two boreholes have been cleaned and

operational.

through the system, nearly 14 MILLION litres of

tested, and while providing a considerably

water. This represents a considerable saving

lower yield than that of the original borehole,

the Lifestyle Centre is also complete.

to the Estate, even factoring in the electricity

are still viable to commission to provide

*photo of canteen and NOC

consumption of the pumps.

additional water as backup to the main supply.

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complete

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With the success of this project, we are

Fencing was erected around the dam and

currently exploringthe options of commissioning

planting was carried out to landscape the

The completed staff canteen and undermeath,

a second and even third borehole to the west

area.

the Network Operations Centre

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CONSTRUCTION OF NEW HOMES TIMBER FRAME HOMES ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS

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operations.

Residents will notice a slightly modified lobby area, with more direct access to the Estate Managers office.

WEST bERM anD planT nURSERy The West Berm project on the Ou Kaapse Weg side of the Estate, as well as the intended nursery potentially in the same area, have been put on hold for a few months while we get clarity on the Developers plans for the adjacent area.

SHaDIng TO paRKS It was decided that large trees, which are properly maintained, would serve better in the long term as shade mechanisms. pictuReD RigHt The young trees have been planted WHITE clIffS The final stages of the landscaping of this area are underway, with the installation of plant â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;sausagesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. These are hessian rolls, sewn up to hold soil and into which will be planted a variety of spreading ground cover and flowering plants. The walkway planned for the balance of the path between the west end of the White Cliffs lower pathway, over the stream way which feeds the lake, to the Lifestyle Centre, has been through the planning and budgeting phase and quotes have been obtained and construction should begin by latest mid-November.

Geofabric sausage bags approximately 200mm in diameter. Bags to be filled with compost mix and plants planted in holes at regular intervals with irrigation to soften the appearance of the garden wall.

ESTATE PROJECTS UPDATES

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The detailed plans for the pathway.

TRaffIc calMIng Estate Management continue to implement traffic calming measures, such as speed tables, as well as additional warning signage to counter the unfortunate reality that a few visitors and residents do not adhere to the speed limit on the Estate, posing a serious danger to the many children, other residents and our indigenous wildlife which enjoys its freedom in the public areas. Some of the speed tables are deliberately higher than others, specifically at the stop streets, to ensure that vehicles have to come to a complete stop in order to negotiate them. A new ‘roundabout’ is being installed at the Stone Village / Stonehurst Close / Emergency Gate intersection, as unfortunately we have had several near misses and accidents due to the corners at this intersection being ‘cut’.

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Please note that the SMEOA does not specifically endorse the services of any service provider and hereby indemnifies itself of any liability howsoever arising related to the provision of third party services on the Estate. This article is for information purposes only to advise residents of services available, but it remains fully the choice of the resident to choose to use the service provider or not.

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shrubby vegetation is threatened shrubby by urban vegetation obstacles is threatened by urban obstacles

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and barriers such as roads. During and barriers breeding such season as roads. During breeding season

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PLEASE ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING PLEASE ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING WHILE VISITING OUR ESTATE WHILE VISITING OUR ESTATE •

All visitors to sign in at security • All visitors to sign in at security

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Pedestrians & animals have right of way • Pedestrians & animals have right of way

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No use of cell phones while driving • No use of cell phones while driving

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No canvassing is allowed on the estate • No canvassing is allowed on the estate

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We discourage smoking on the estate • We discourage smoking on the estate

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No picking of plants or flowers is permitted • No picking of plants or flowers is permitted

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Unauthorised photography or filming of any kind is not permitted • Unauthorised photography or filming of any kind is not permitted

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Being located on the mountainside, snakes are Being located on the mountainside, snakes are Should you come across a snake, please leave Should you come across a snake, please leave

found on the estate, including found Cape on Cobras, the estate, it alone and alert the security staff who will call including Cape Cobras, it alone and alert the security staff who will call Boomslangs and Puff Adders. Please Boomslangs be alert and Puff in a snake catcher. Adders. Please be alert in a snake catcher. when you are out walking and when take you caution are out walking and take caution with your pets. with your pets.

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integrity of the Cape Floral Kingdom which we border, integrity of the Cape Floral Kingdom which we border, Stonehurst Mountain Estate does not allow the planting Stonehurst Mountain Estate does not allow the planting of non-indigenous species, even of in non-indigenous the gardens of species, the even in the gardens of the private homes.

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There are many wildlife species living There are many wildlife species living on the estate, the map indicates just on the estate, the map indicates just a few of the species found here. a few of the species found here.

EVENTS AND MEDIA

bOb MOWDay bRaSS banD 19th April 2013

Residents were treated to swing, jazz, pop and Latin songs and music, masterfully conducted by Bob Mowday. The band, a group of volunteers, play for the love of it and are happy to donate their time for charitable events. The proceeds from this particular evening went to the Wildlife ACT Rhino Charity.

ManDEla Day 18 july 2013

Stonehurst residents and friends spent their 67 minutes making sandwiches for the needy. The 2680 sandwiches were distributed far and wide, from orphanages in Masiphumelele to families on our doorstep in Westlake. It was an amazing achievement and a true example of how great our community spirit is. Thanks to all who took part.

EVENTS AND MEDIA

qUIZ EvEnIng 24 july 2013

Teams had their general knowledge tested once again at our most recent Quiz Night, hosted by John Keating. Brains were working overtime trying to find the answers to John’s quirky questions, with the highlights still being the “Place the Face” and “Name the Song” rounds. Well done to all who took part.

pOOl & DaRTS 28 august 2013

The inaugural Pool and Darts Evening was held in August. Due to popular demand, it has now become a monthly event, taking place on the last Wednesday of the month. Join us for a night of fun and laughs while socialising with fellow residents.

EVENTS AND MEDIA

bIngO In aID Of lEapS 13 september 2013

Carmen Barkhuizen and Jennifer Norman hosted another great Bingo evening at Stonehurst in aid of LEAPS (Lamberts and Elands Bay Animal Protection Services). The array of prizes from generous sponsors were astounding and just over R15 000 was raised for this good cause.

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HallOWEEn 31 OCTOBER 2013

Halloween has become Stonehurst’s sold out “event of the year”. This year, 100 children joined the party, dressed up for the occasion in one way or another. As usual, Lynette Rix organised amazing decor to transform the Lifestyle Centre into the makings of a horror movie. Penny and her team from Enchanted Parties did a wonderful job of entertaining the kids with tug of war (in between the bouts of rain), magic shows and face painting. And for those not keen to get wet Trick or Treating around the Estate, Vaughn Barkhuizen and some keen parents chaperoned the kiddies from door to door.

EVENTS AND MEDIA

laDIES nIgHT 7 november 2013

We started a Ladies Night just over a year ago and it has grown in leaps and bounds. The objectives of the Ladies Night were that the ladies on the Estate could meet their neighbours, get to know new residents and, at the same time perhaps learn something new from a guest speaker – in line with our motto of “Charity begins at Home”, we also choose to support the Westlake Jabulani Day Care Centre. During the course of the year, funds were raised to help build a new structure at the Centre to protect the children from the outdoor elements, old toys, clothes and food items were collected and at the last event of the year, funds were collected to give the children a Christmas Party. A turnout of over 60 Stonehurst Residents and their guests arrived at our Christmas evening, showing that a “girls night out” at Stonehurst is just the place to let off some steam. Stonehurst residents invited their girlfriends from outside the Estate as well – great comments were received about what a fantastic venue we have and how friendly and welcoming the Stonehurst Ladies are – personally, I think a lot of them went home rather jealous that they did not live here!!

LaDies nigHt teaM (left to right) | Debbie Calmeyer, Lynnette Godfrey, Anita Brewis, Cynthia Simpson and bottom row: Carmen Barkhuizen and Lynette Rix

thanks to Vaughn & Lynette for organising and styling the food

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CINquE TERRE THE “FIVE LANDS” BY TERRY BREWIS

ery occasionally, holiday locations

close to one another; think Muizenberg, St

the 1870s passing through all the villages and

actually do live up to the idealised

James, Clovelly, Kalk Bay and Simonstown.To

Portovenere. Once peaceful fishing villages,

marketing

preserve the character of the towns and to

whose innovative and hardy inhabitants also

television, the internet and in travel magazines.

protect the area’s natural beauty, the Italian

managed to devise a way to grow wine grapes

The Cinque Terre (five lands in Italian) - a cluster

government declared the Cinque Terre a

on almost vertical slopes, Cinque Terre now

of five historic and visually exquisite villages on

national park and marine reserve a few years

relies almost entirely on tourism for its economic

the Italian Riviera, is such a place. On the16th

ago. The people who founded these villages

sustainability. Linked by a railway line, a ferry

of September this year, following a wonderful

transformed the jagged, steep coastline over

and spectacular hiking trails, the villages today

week meandering gently down the Canal

hundreds of years into an intensively terraced

attract tourists from around the world.

du Midi in France, Anita and I, together with

landscape suitable for agriculture, particularly

fellow Stonehurst residents Lynnette and Tony

for the growing of vines and olive trees. The

THE vIllagES Of THE cInqUE TERRE

Godfrey, Lynnette’s cousin Debbi Gates and

cultivated terraces that typify much of the

All of the towns have their own railway station

her husband Anthony, arrived in Manarola.

Cinque Terre were built in the 12th century,

and all are on the sea except for Corniglia,

when the threat of Saracen raids from the sea

which is perched atop of a tall cliff.

promises

promoted

The Cinque Terre, located along Italy’s northwestern coast, is one of the best preserved

Four of the towns are character-filled and

had come to an end.

natural areas of the Mediterranean. A Unesco

The communities adapted themselves to this

possess an old-world charm, whilst the northern-

World Heritage Site covering some 15 km

rough, seemingly inhospitable environment by

most town, Monterosso, is completely different.

between Levante and La Spezia, it is a cultural

building compact settlements directly into the

The old section has real appeal, but the new

region of outstanding value; a landscape of

cliff-faces. Because of their isolation from one

town has a 1970s beach-resort look and feel to

exceptional scenic beauty with a traditional

another, each village gradually developed

it.

way of life that has existed for nearly 1,000 years.

its own unique character, a distinct dialect

The other villages of the Cinque Terre

The five small villages which cling to the Ligurian

and proud cultural heritage. The area as a

however are a sensory delight and have

cliffs: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia,

whole was almost inaccessible, except by sea,

the aura of a slower, more gentle and rustic

Manarola and Riomaggiore, are located very

until the Genoa-La Spezia railway was built in

era; with their centuries old churches, village

Manarola from the town square

RESIDENTS TRAVEL

squares and narrow, winding streets lined with

five villages and it is the only one with a long

long walk. The square, the medieval sandstone

pastel coloured houses haphazardly stacked

span of sandy beach right on the town edge.

church, the coloured tower-buildings, the

on top of each other.

If you are travelling with kids, this is possibly the

quaint fishing harbour and the fishing boats,

best place to go for swimming or sun bathing.

which line the streets, all come together to

the Cinque Terre towns. After being disputed

We all agreed that it was our least favourite of

provide a visually stunning backdrop, which

over by different noble families during the

the villages as it was the most commercialised

makes Vernazza a photographer’s delight.

middle ages, it threw in its lot with the Republic

and “touristy”.

Whilst certainly worth visiting,

We were overwhelmed by Vernazza’s beauty,

of Genoa. The village is named Monterosso

in our opinion it is not the village to use as a

especially when viewed from the vantage

because the ruling family used to have red

“home-base” when holidaying in the Cinque

point of the trail, high above, which leads to

hair. “Monte dei Rossi” means “Mountain of

Terre.

Monterosso.

Monterosso al Mare is the furthest north of

the ginger-haired”. Nowadays the town is

vernazza takes its name from the ancient

corniglia differs from the other towns as it is

divided into two parts which are separated

Latin adjective “verna” meaning “native” and is

the only one of the villages not located on the

by San Cristoforo hill and are connected

the only natural port on this section of coastline.

shoreline but on a high promontory 100 meters

by a pedestrian tunnel. The ancient original

Founded by the people from the Reggio hills,

above sea level. Corniglia is the smallest and

settlement is called the old Monterosso, and the

it became part of the Republic of Genoa in

quietest of all the Cinque Terre villages. Houses

new modern residential quarter is called Fegina

1276. Vernazza was the only Cinque Terre

are a bit different here, as they are smaller

or New Town. The original village is very old

village with a natural harbour so ships not only

and wider, similar to the houses found in inland

and interesting with the Cappuccini Monastery

departed from here to the Republic of Genoa

Italian villages. The history of the village goes

and the ruins of an old castle to be found at

and other countries but it was also a likely point

back to Roman times. According to the legend,

the top of the town. The new part of the village

of departure for naval forces defending against

Corniglia was founded by a wine producer who

extends along a promenade ending at the feet

pirates. As a result, Vernazza was the most

named the village after his mother, Cornelia.

of the huge statue of the Gigante (the Giant),

prosperous village with economic and political

Dominated by the church of St Peter (1334), it

representing Neptune. This is the largest of the

power. At first sight, Vernazza seems a little

is a quiet and very pretty village and from the

rundown. The paint on the buildings around

terrace overlooking the sea you can admire

the beach area is peeling off in large sections,

the ancient Valle dei Mulini (Mills’ Valley),

but don’t let that put you off. Vernazza is lively,

which is nowadays intensively cultivated. As

vibrant and stunningly beautiful.

Corniglia is atop a large hill, it is only accessed

Often called the pearl of the Cinque Terre,

from the train station by climbing thirty-three

the backbone of the village is the main street;

flights of stairs (365 steps - “one for each day of

smaller streets (carruggi) run parallel with it. The

the year”) or by a bus run by the Cinque Terre

main street runs to the main square, this is the

National Park. Take this into account if you are

heart of the village and the “gossip corner”,

planning to stay in Corniglia and are taking a

with several bars and restaurants, colourful

lot of luggage with you.

houses, drying clothes, boats and lots of cats.

Manarola is thought to be the oldest of the

Just by the square, there is a small sandy beach

Cinque Terre towns; it was first mentioned in

and a harbour. The bistro next to the church in

1261 and is believed to have been founded

the square is a great place to start the day with

by the inhabitants of Volastra, a village that

a cappuccino and croissants as we did, or to

existed already in Roman times. Volastra is

watch the sun set, sipping beer and wine, after a

located on the top of the hill above Manarola

corniglia railway station

Manarola harbour from the path to the cemetry

anita in one of cornoglia’s side streets

and in Roman times travellers used to change

its harbour end. Boats of all kinds line the main

horses here.There are two possible sources of

street, all of which add to the charm and visual

the village’s name. One is that it comes from

appeal of this marvellous little town.

a name of an altar dedicated to the Gods,

Manarola also has a nice little swimming

“Manium Arula” (the dead souls). Another view

area, with a cement pier next to some big

is that the name is a dialectical evolution of

rocks that you can wade out from, into the blue

the Latin, “magna rota” which means “large

waters. It gets deep fast, so it’s possible to dive

mill wheel”. Amongst the quietest of the five

off the end of the pier, which Tony Godfrey and

villages, Manarola is located on a sharp

I did on our last day in the town. The swells had

promontory of dark rock and its main road - via

been so large during our stay that even the ferry

Discovolo - follows the course of a stream (the

didn’t venture out, but late on our last day in

Grappa Brook) which now runs beneath the

Manarola, the swells died down sufficiently for

road. The stream was paved over after WW2,

he and I to enjoy a fantastic dip in the Ligurian

but in places near the top-end of town the

Sea. Manarola and Vernazza are recognised

stream can still be seen and heard. If arriving

as amongst the most beautiful small villages

by train, head down the tunnel towards the

of Italy. This will come as no surprise to anyone

village. During WW2, the residents spent the

lucky enough to have visited them.

nights here for protection. The main square is

Riomaggiore is the most southern of the five

situated on the higher part of the village on

villages and dates back to the 13th century. The

which a Gothic style parish church, the oratory

village is dominated by the church of St John

and the X11th century bell tower are located.

the Baptist (1340) and the castle (construction

The San Lorenzo church (the cornerstone of

of which began in 1260). The founders of the

which dates from 1338) has a Gothic façade, a

village moved from the hills to the sea, and

nice stained glass rose window and a Baroque-

built 3-4-storey houses on the rocky, steep

style interior. Today the church serves as a

terrain. The houses have two entrances, one at

religious and community meeting place, but

the front, and one at the back, usually higher

in more ancient times, its bell tower was used

up. The buildings were constructed this way

as a look-out-post to watch for potential pirate

not only because of the steep hills, but also for

raids. On the hill above the town, vineyards

safety reasons, so that the inhabitants could

reign over the landscape providing the grapes

escape in case of Saracen attacks.

from which the dry, white “Cinque Terre Wine”

The main street and the railway station

is made. It is a town filled with boats, at least on

are connected by a long pedestrian tunnel.

RESIDENTS TRAVEL a bridge, is the current craze in Italy, having been re-popularised by a teen novel. In case you’re so inclined, the hardware store next to Bar Centrale in Riomaggiore sells these locks. A few years ago saw the completion of major construction work including the addition of tunnels to make the trail safer and keep it open permanently. WHERE TO STay In THE cInqUE TERRE There was a time when guidebooks would recommend that you not even bother to make reservations in advance of visiting the Cinque Terre, because you could get better deals by just showing up and chatting with any of the women who would hang out in the train stations with signs advertising rooms for rent. Those days are sadly gone, at least in the high season. Anyone who’s visiting during the busy season is advised to book ahead of time to avoid the disappointment of having to take the train from town to town searching for a bed. It’s only in the off-season that you may Murals by Argentinian artist, Silvio Benedetto,

and Vernazza, but also washed away sections

were inspired by the labour of local farmers

of many of the easier hiking trails. So the higher,

and can be seen near the station, as well as

more difficult trails have to be used, requiring a

on the walls of the Town Hall. Riomaggiore

fair degree of physical fitness and endurance.

rises up the hillside, away from the water at

We found this out for ourselves on two

a dramatic angle along the narrow valley of

hikes, particularly on our hike from Manarola

the Maggiore stream (which is now covered).

to Corniglia. Once we had negotiated the

The village offers visitors a good mix of shops,

steep walk out of Manarola to the start of

restaurants and bars. Most of the action is on

the trail, we had to climb 1300 steps, straight

the main street, Via Colombo, where there is an

up to 460 metres above sea level. We then

assortment of cafes, bars, restaurants, and of

followed a five to six kilometre track through the

course, a gelaterie.

vineyards and a forest and finally descended into Corniglia via approximately 900 steps. But,

HIKIng

having finally arrived in Corniglia, we really

The best way to discover and appreciate the

enjoyed comparing levels of suffering whilst

Cinque Terre is to explore it by foot. While it is

quaffing a few beers under the dappled shade

possible to commute between the villages

of grapevines in a local bistro. A highlight of

by boat or the trains that depart several

both hikes was watching the locals working in

times a day, the most inspiring mode of travel

the vineyards perched on impossibly-narrow

is to negotiate the numerous hiking trails

terraces, marginally assisted in moving the

that connect the towns. Visitors pay a small

grapes up and down the very steep slopes

entrance fee to use the trails which helps fund

by small locomotives running on a single track

the maintenance and upkeep of the national

vernacular rail. As stated previously, the Cinque

park and the trails. Walking along the centuries

Terre towns were extremely isolated until the

old paths and flights of steps, one quickly falls

end of the 19th century. Villagers rarely married

under the spell of this magical landscape, its

anyone from outside of their town. After the

panoramas suspended between sky and sea,

blasting of the second train line in the 1920s,

the terraced vineyards alternating with strips

a trail was made between the first two towns,

of olive trees and wild Mediterranean bush,

Riomaggiore and Manarola You’ll see a cluster

mixing with high cliffs reaching down to the

of padlocks under the tunnel, on the Manarola

sea. Sadly, massive mudslides in 2011 not only

side. Closing a padlock with your lover onto a

caused severe damage to Monterosso al Mare

cable or railing at a lovey-dovey spot, often

to be able to score a room on the spur of the moment. One thing you need to be careful of is that since the Cinque Terre is a region and not a specific town name, it’s easy for hotels and hostels that aren’t really in one of the Cinque Terre towns to say that they’re in the Cinque Terre. You’ll think everything’s fine until you get there and realise you’re at least a train ride away from any of the five villages. Also, be warned, the villages are virtually car-free and built into near-vertical hillsides,which give the region its unique character. Getting to and from your accommodation - up narrow cobbled alleyways and dauntingly steep steps - is likely to be part of your Cinque Terre experience. In cOnclUSIOn We booked two well-equipped and superbly positioned apartments through Arbaspàa, a local tour agency. Built on the cliff-face, both had balconies with breath-taking views of Manarola’s tiny fishing harbour and the Ligurian Coastline all the way to Monterosso. The cost of our accommodation for four days worked out at approximately R6 500 per couple, which in our opinion was great value, especially when taking into account that the Rand had collapsed just prior to our departure and cost somewhere in the region of R13.76 per Euro. We were exceptionally happy with both the quality of our accommodation and the very good service that we received from Arbaspàa. All six of us agreed to highly recommend Arbaspàa

Venazza harbour and boats

to anyone planning a holiday in the Cinque

FoR MoRe inFoRMation contact

Terre.

arbaspàa tour organizer s.n.c.

TERRy bREWIS Marketing Trustee

We enjoyed an absolutely fantastic holiday in one of the most beautiful places on earth.

Address:

The combination of the history, unspoilt beauty,

(Cinque Terre), La Spezia,19017

via

Discovolo

252/A,

Manarola Terry is a Stonehurst property owner

rustic charm, hiking trails, fresh air, sparkling

Phone: +39 0187 760083

and resident. He is married to Anita.

turquoise sea and magnificent scenery makes

Fax: +39 0187 760798

They have two daughters and a

the Cinque Terre a “must visit destination” for

Website: www.arbaspaa.com

grand-daughter. With 36 years of local

those who want to experience a truly unique

Email: info@arbaspaa.com

and international retail experience,

and uplifting vacation.

Skype: Italia.fantastica

Terry retired as Woolworths’ Marketing Executive a few years ago. As the

REFERENCES

Marketing

http://wikitravel.org/en/Cinque_Terre

Stonehurst Marketing Team, working

Trustee

http://cinqueterre-travel.com/manarola/

closely with the Estate’s Trustees

http://www.ricksteves.com/

and

http://www.chicagotribune.com/

and implement Stonehurst’s Brand

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/

Vision and Strategy. Terry is a Brand

http://www.rebuildmonterosso.com/p/what-

and Business Strategy Consultant.

happened.html

He is in the process of creating a

Management

leads

the

develop

South African presence for Brand Strategy Consultants (an international consultancy with its head office in Toronto, Canada) as well as planning the 2014 launch of his own business The BRANDfather. Terry can be contacted at: Home: +27 21 702 3356 anita Brewis, Debbi gates and Lynnette godfrey in Manarola

Mobile: +27 83 440 5163 E-mail: bretals@telkomsa.net

Riomaggiore - tony gates explores the narrow

side streets

Monterosso from the trail to Vernazza

STONEHURST DESIGN GUIDELINES

aRcHITEcTURal DESIgn ManUal The Garden as an Ar chitectural Space

Stonehurst

result in a development which is sympathetic

Mountain Estate should be designed

to the mountain’s topography and natural

dwellings

the

and positioned in such a way that

landscape. As the Estate falls adjacent to the

they would form an integral part of the natural

Table Mountain National Park, only indigenous

landscape. This will be promoted by the use of

plants are permitted and water wise planting is

natural materials such as stone and timber in

encouraged.

dark and neutral tones, which blend into the environment. The dwellings should be structured

THE aRcHITEcTURal DESIgn ManUal

to define courtyards or garden spaces, which

– SOfT lanDScapIng cOnTROlS Figure 1: Schematic diagram example of

will create a sheltered external space, whilst optimising the views over the valley and the

15.

off-road parking and verge landscaping

LANDSCAPING CONTROLS

Constantiaberg to the Northwest of the site. Owners should cooperate during the design

ENVIRONMENTAL/SOFT

15.1

Site Clearing indigenous to the Western Cape. A list

process to allow the optimisation of views within No trees or vegetation outside of the

of proposed plants follows as a guide.

The landscape design shall form an integral

building area of each site may be

No invasive alien or invasive exotic

part of the architectural design process and

removed without approval of the

plants will be allowed anywhere on the

shall not be seen as an “add-on” once the

Design Review Committee.

Estate. Shrubs and groundcovers shall

15.1.1

the Estate.

Damage to trees and vegetation on

be chosen in keeping with the style

pools,

any land unit will be subject to penalties

and character of the Estate. The style

pergolas and fences shall be used to enrich

in accordance with the Environmental

may be loosely defined as indigenous

and complement the interior spaces and shall

Management Plan.

and rustic.

building is complete. Gardens, courtyards, avenues,

water

features,

terraces,

15.1.2

Damage to trees and vegetation

15.2.2 Climbing plants and creepers shall be

vice versa. The design of external spaces and

on Common Property will be subject

encouraged to cover walls, create

the link between the land, water and built

to penalties in accordance with the

shade

forms is seen as integral to the character and

Environmental Management Plan.

buildings to soften hard edges and

inform the architectural design process and

15.1.3

aesthetic success of the Estate as a whole.

15.2

Planting Character

The architecture and landscaping for the

15.2.1

With the exception of fully enclosed

Stonehurst Mountain Estate should therefore

courtyards, all trees and shrubs shall be

under

pergolas

and

climb

surfaces. 15.2.3 The use of informal hedges is encouraged.

tHis page | Verges showing diversity of species instead of monoculture

15.2.4 Non-invasive lawn species should be

of these. Trees are to be planted at a

Constitution, which states that “Members shall

used. Buffalo lawn is proposed.

minimum of 1 tree (minimum 20 litre) per

be responsible to landscape and maintain, at

250sqm of erf size.

their own cost, the road verge/s separating

Eg Site 0 - 250 sqm 1 tree min and Site

their erf from the road/s”.

1000 > sqm 5 trees min.

15.2.5 The use of ‘tropical’ plants such as palms,

banana

trees,

Scheffleras,

Phormiums, yuccas and/ or Strelitzia

and irrigated to form part of the adjacent

15.3

15.3.1 Planting on roadsides or on sidewalks

cypresses, lavender and Bougainvillea

or embankments must be planted

is also discouraged.

using shrubs and groundcovers chosen

ii. A fully landscaped verge is preferred,

from the proposed list and must be

although residents are permitted to allocate

planted to blend in with indigenous and

a portion of their verges for off-road parking.

‘Mediterranean’

plans

such

15.2.6 The use of plants indigenous specifically to the site is proposed. 15.2.7 Generally, the style should be relatively

Controls

15.2.8 Landscaping requirements - Trees design

adjacent areas. 15.3.2 Environmental / Soft Landscaping

informal. The

Sidewalk/ Roadside Planting

Verges/sidewalks are to be fully landscaped

is seen to be inappropriate. The use

manual

specifies

that

landscaping has certain plant types but

Sidewalk / Roadside planting

is not prescriptive, as to the combination

As per clause 9.4 of the Stonehurst Owners

garden as well as to tie in with any existing verge landscaping.

LEGAL ARTICLE

CONVEYANCING IN SOUTH AFRICA

COMPILED BY ATTORNEY, MARTIN COETZEE

he Land Registration System in South

directorate within the Department of Land

WHaT IS THE fIRST STEp In THE SalE Of fIXED

Africa is a Deeds Registration System

Affairs. The Deeds Office is a government

pROpERTy?

as opposed to the Torrens Title based

department responsible for the registration,

The sale of fixed property is affected by entering

system utilised in such jurisdictions as England

management

the

into a written contract referred to as a deed of

and Wales, Australia, Canada Ireland and New

property registry of South Africa. It is part of the

sale. It must be signed by both the purchaser

Zealand.

department of Rural Development and Land

and the seller (and by the seller’s spouse and

Reform.

the purchaser’s spouse in some cases). A verbal

The Torrens system is essentially one in

and

maintenance

contract for the sale of fixed property is not

which the State maintains a record of land title in a land registry, thereby guaranteeing

WHO IS a cOnvEyancER?

an indefeasible title to those included in the

A Conveyancer is admitted as such by the

The deed of sale is an important document

High Court after having completed a special

which must be carefully examined. The parties

The Deed based system as utilised in South

qualifying examination. In addition, only a

(with the assistance of a conveyancer or

Africa is a system of registration of all relevant

person who has been admitted by the High

attorney) must check that nothing mentioned

instruments appertaining to the land parcel

Court as an Attorney may practise as a

in the document is contrary to any legal

in question. In contrast to the Torrens System,

Conveyancer.

provision.Occupancy of the property does

valid.

not necessarily have to coincide with the

the Title Holder as recorded in the Deeds Registry of the Deeds Registration System is not

WHO appOInTS a cOnvEyancER?

registration of the transfer. If occupation takes

guaranteed an indefeasible Title. That stated,

In South Africa, the Title Holder is the one who

place prior to registration, the deed of sale

it is widely accepted that South Africa has

deals with the property and accordingly, it is

must provide what rent is payable until the date

one of the best and well maintained Deeds

usual practice for the Title Holder (Seller in the

of registration. Risk in the property, passes to

Registration Systems in the World due to the

case of a sale of property) to appoint an Estate

the purchaser when the deed of sale is signed,

strict processes that are followed in registering a

Agent (not necessary) and a Conveyancer

although the consequences can be (and often

property. All land Titles and relevant instruments

(necessary) for a property transaction in the

are) changed in the deed of the sale itself. The

relating to the land (such as Mortgage Bonds)

Deeds Office, although this, like other aspects

purchaser must, therefore, take out insurance in

in South Africa are prepared for execution

of a sale agreement, may be varied as a

appropriate cases.

and registration in the Deeds Office by

result of negotiation between the parties. The

Whilst the seller is obliged to pass transfer to

Conveyancing Attorneys (Conveyancer) thus

purchaser may also appoint a conveyancer to

the purchaser and should technically cover the

ensuring, as far as possible, absolute accuracy.

advise him or her, but these charges will be over

cost thereof, convention has created the norm

Errors in registration are known to occur but

and above the conveyancing costs submitted

that the costs of transfer will be borne by the

these are generally few and far between.

by the seller’s conveyancer, who will be doing

purchaser. It is furthermore the purchaser who

the actual transfer.

pays the duty on the transfer as levied by SARS.

The South African Registrar of Deeds, also known as the Deeds Office, is an independent

These costs are fixed in terms of legislation or

LEGAL ARTICLE acting on its behalf)

by guidelines and the purchaser will be able to

to ensure that they comply with all relevant

know in advance, to within a few rand, what

legislation and regulations. When they are

•

The Receiver of Revenue

the costs will be. If the sale is subject to the

satisfied, they inform the conveyancer that the

•

The municipality or local authority

granting of a bond, this must be specified in

deeds are ready for registration and thereupon,

•

The institution which gives the new bond

the deed of sale. It should also be specified as

in the presence of the conveyancer and

to what the amount of the bond must be, how

registrar of deeds, the transfer of the property

much time the purchaser will have to obtain

is registered in the name of the purchaser. The

•

Estate agent

the bond, who will apply and so forth. Having

bond (if applicable) is cancelled or registered

•

Conveyancer(s)

carried out the necessary searches in the deeds

simultaneously.

•

Registrar of Deeds

to the purchaser (and the conveyancer acting on its behalf)

office and having checked all of the details of

On registration, the purchaser becomes the

the property and parties to the transaction, the

lawful owner of the property. The title deed

More often than not the following additional

conveyancer prepares the new title deed and

reflecting his/her ownership will be released by

parties are also involved:

other necessary documents.

the deeds office after the registration and will be

•

The buyer of the purchaser’s previous

Once the documents have been signed by

handed to him/her by the conveyancer, unless

property (which the purchaser had to sell

the purchaser and the seller, and the purchaser

a bond has been registered, in which case the

to obtain the cash portion of the purchase

has paid the costs and made satisfactory

title deed is retained by the bondholder.

price). •

provision for the payment of the purchase price,

The conveyancer acting for the purchaser

the conveyancer will lodge the title deed and

HOW lOng DOES THE pROcESS TaKE?

other documents that he has prepared in the

Conveyancing is a complex field requiring

deeds office for registration. If there is a bond to

extensive knowledge, skill and attention to

the loans in that transaction (and their

be cancelled or registered, the conveyancer

detail on the part of the conveyancer. In the

conveyancer) and so forth.

attending to the bond (who is usually not the

usual conveyancing transaction there are a

conveyancer attending to the transfer) will also

number of parties involved such as:

Very often there are whole chains of transactions

lodge the bond documents in the deeds office

•

The seller (and spouse)

linked up in this fashion. The conveyancer has

for cancellation or registration simultaneously

•

The purchaser (and spouse)

to complete the arrangements with all of these

with the transfer documents. The examiners

•

The institution which previously gave the

parties. Because human beings and various

bond to the seller (and the conveyancer

institutions are involved in each instance, delays

in the deeds office scrutinise the documents

in that transaction. •

The institutions which gave and are giving

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are possible at any stage of the transaction. The

V IS IT T HE S TON E HU RS T BLO G

length of time it takes to get the transaction into the Deeds Office is dependent on the reaction time taken by each and every one of the mentioned parties. The usual time taken by the Deeds Office to inspect all of the documents lodged by the different conveyancers for a specific transaction is seven working days. On average, the time taken to register the transfer of property, where a bond is involved, will be two or three months from the date that the conveyancer is instructed. When all of the checks have been made, all of the procedures followed by the conveyancer and the property has been registered in the name of the purchaser, the purchaser can be assured that he or she has the best title to the property. MaRTIn cOETZEE attorney at THOMSOn WIlKS Inc. E | lawers@live.co.za T | +27 (0) 21 424 4599 C| 082 458 8488

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when our skin is exposed to sunlight.

“I live in sunny South Africa”- I hear you say - “of course I get enough Vitamin D!” But do you really?

free) can help, but to avoid over-exposure,

sun, exposing your arms or legs, without

keep your sunscreen/hat/umbrella handy. Not

sunscreen, between the hours of 10:00

many foods are naturally rich in vitamin D and

and 14:00?

those that are, only contain small amounts.

• Do you eat oily fish or cod liver oil regularly?

salmon, tuna and mackerel in your diet, you Did you answer “No” to any of the questions

calcium and put it into the bones. But new evidence shows that vitamin D has even more health benefits. It may help to boost the immune system, help prevent depression, cardiovascular disease, type 1 and type 2 diabetes and certain cancers. That’s great news, right? Sadly, research shows that more than half of us in South Africa have below-normal levels of vitamin D. Are you one of them? Ask yourself the following:

But for most of us in South Africa, we don’t

The pigment melanin, that gives your skin colour is a natural “sunscreen” which blocks

get enough sun exposure for our body to make adequate amounts of vitamin D. And

the sun’s rays. This means the darker your skin

since we can’t rely on food as a source of

the longer it takes for your skin to make vitamin

vitamin D, the best way to ensure we are

D and the more likely that you are vitamin D

getting enough of this essential vitamin on a

deficient. Sun exposure during peak times is

daily basis is to take a good quality vitamin

the most effective way to boost your vitamin

D supplement. Look out for reputable brands

D levels - but too much sun can be unsafe.

that contain the vitamin in the D3 form and

Sunscreen is handy because it blocks the

provide youself with at least 1000iu per tablet

UV B rays that cause our skin to burn, but by

– to ensure that you get the benefits of optimal

blocking these rays it blocks our body’s ability

Vitamin D levels.

• Is your skin tone naturally fair?

above? What does this mean for you?

bone health by helping the body absorb

may get a fraction more vitamin D.

Vitamin D is best known for its vital role in

By increasing your intake of oily fish such as

hormone that our body can make

• Do you regularly spend 10- 15 min in the

itamin D is a vital vitamin and

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HEalTH anD fITnESS sWiMMing as tHe FiRst cHoice oF Fitness tRaining WRITTEn by SEan MclEan

ith the reappearance of the

understand the importance and benefits of

physical development and health. Children

South-Easter and finally the arrival

swimming and aquatic training.

should participate in as many sports and

of some beautiful hot days, the

There is no age limit in swimming, and it is

activities as possible, drawing on the different

idea of getting back into the pool is suddenly

an excellent exercise that can be performed

skills and techniques obtained from the various

on our minds. Whether it be for ourselves, to

throughout life. My approach to coaching and

sports. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe in a blanket approach to

assist in getting our bodies back into their best

swimming training is that it is to be enjoyed. It

coaching and training. Every person is different.

beach shape, or for our children to develop

is a fundamental life skill, which can also be

In reference to children, swimming is a great

an essential life skill, the majority of people

an extremely effective training method for

form of exercise for their physical development. continues on next page

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HEALTH AND FITNESS Being an effective and efficient swimmer

refreshed and invigorated after exercise. It is

problems later in life, arguably due the repetitive

opens up possibility to other new adventures,

the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural response to releasing various

nature of swimming. However, through various

experiences and sports, such as triathlons,

endorphins and hormones after exercise, which

sport studies this has been corrected through

paddling and multi-sport etc.

gives you that natural high. Swimming has the

the introduction of bilateral breathing and the

Swimming is recommended by many in the

potential to enhance this, as it can assist further

correct hand entry position.

medical and fitness industries as it is recognised

in relaxing your body through the controlled

Swimming forms a vital part of the majority

as one of the best and most efficient forms

breathing and stretching associated with the

of rehabilitation, post-operation and recovery

of exercise. Before elaborating further on

correct techniques. While in the water, you

programmes. This is due to the support offered

the benefits of aquatic exercise, it must be

also have the option of zoning out, losing the

by the water to alleviate weight and pressure

understood that swimming is a form of aerobic

distractions around you and attempting to

on the joints, while also being able to provide a

training, which is a form of exercise that has a

forget the troubles of day to day life. It can

form of resistance training due to the density of

huge range of benefits. Aerobic exercise has

be particularly beneficial to swim a couple of

the water. Subsequently, it can be an effective

been shown to significantly strengthen your

laps after a hard workout on the road or with

form of training for people that are overweight,

heart muscles, resulting in a direct increase in

weights as it can assist in speeding up recovery

are susceptible to arthritis, or are just aiding in

your blood flow and circulation, while aiding

and the removal of lactic acid.

the recuperation of stiff muscles and sore joints.

in a decrease of blood pressure, all of which

Swimming is one of the few forms of exercise

Aquatic training can prove greatly beneficial

potentially reduces your risk of cardiovascular

that offers a total body workout. It requires you

for women who are susceptible to osteoporosis

disease. Further benefits of aerobic exercise

to activate and utilise all of the major muscle

and other bone deficiencies. It can be an

include improved cholesterol levels, decreased

groups in your body. Due to the support and

effective

hypertension, improved mental health and a

buoyancy of water, it allows you to have a

and toning, while also potentially improving

reduction in stress, a stronger immune system

complete workout without the harsh impact

bone density. It is proven that the best form

and a reduction in the risk of diabetes and

on your joints. It is worth mentioning that it was

of exercise for weight-loss is resistance/weight

various other diseases.

discovered that a lot of people who swam

training and High Intensity Interval Training. It

frequently

is possible to utilise both training methods by

Many people and trainers feel that they are

sean McLean giving lessons at stonehurst gym

developed

neck

and

shoulder

training

method

for

weight-loss

HEALTH AND FITNESS swimming. As mentioned previously, resistance

In addition, swimming has been able to greatly

is created naturally by the water or can be

improve the body’s flexibility. One only has to

increased with the aid of fins, hand paddles

look at swimmers just before getting onto the

or other training tools. Studies have shown that

starting blocks; their movement and stretching

swimming increases strength and muscle tone,

resemble manoeuvres that Mr Fantastic would

offering a total body workout that targets and

be envious of. Besides stretching during a

activates almost every major muscle group

warm up, you are encouraged to stretch and

from your limbs to your core.

reach as far as possible during every stroke, to

vital

component

swimming

breathing. Swimming teaches you to control

maximise your pull and enable you to swim as efficiently as possible.

your

Regardless of your proficiency, with its

cardiovascular fitness, while also aiding you

apparent benefits, it is safe to say that swimming

in other recreational physical activities. An

should be incorporated somehow into your life

interesting fact is that swimmers usually can

recreationally or into your exercise routine.

your

breathing,

which

will

increase

run quite well, however runners can not necessarily swim. Swimming will increase your

sean McLean offers swimming lessons to

lung capacity, while various training methods

beginners and more advanced students, one-

of hypoxic and anaerobic training can further

on-one “learn to swim” lessons, squad training,

enhance your training ability and fitness. I can

aquatic fitness training and private swimming

guarantee that after a few weeks of training in

lessons for adults.

the pool, you will notice a vast improvement in fitness for land based activities. Various studies

SEan MclEan

have also shown the benefits of swimming for

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seanMcLean (right) accepts award on behalf of his rugby team from Jean de Villiers

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KEEP KIDS ENTERTAINED

these holidays by caRMEn baRKHUIZEn

he school holidays are upon us and

corner of Bloem and Buitengracht Streets,

the blue Train (R10 per person for 2 laps,

although you may be looking forward

heading up to Lion Battery via Military Road

open every day from 9am to 6pm, weather

to the break from the routine, the “I’m

in the Bo-Kaap.

permitting), have a game of putt putt (R18 per person), or just take a stroll along the

bored” will be coming out of your children’s mouths sooner than you think! Here are some

4. Pack a picnic and head to the liesbeek River

promenade and perhaps stop for an ice

free and inexpensive activities to keep your

park, situated in Bishopscourt Village. A well

cream. There is a lovely kid’s play park right

children busy and entertained.

kept secret from most, this idyllic setting has

next door to the Blue Train, so there is plenty

a boardwalk which will take you down to a

to keep children of all ages entertained.

five free activities

fairytale indigenous garden with a few tree

1. Hit the beach. We have so many beautiful beaches right on our doorstep; it will be hard to choose which one to visit. For the younger kids, St James Beach or Dalebrook are great, as both have tidal pools safe for swimming, little rock pools with interesting sea life and are relatively sheltered from the wind. Fish Hoek has a lovely playground and Muizenberg is great for older kids wanting to swim and boogie board.

If you’re feeling

energetic, park at Muizenberg beach and take a walk along the board walk to St James beach. Enjoy the scenery and make sure you wave at the train as it passes you by! 2. Die Oog in Bergvliet is a natural spring or “eye” around which a dam was built 250 years ago to supply the area with water.

You’ll find

plenty of bird species and may even spot a Western Leopard Toad among the wetlands. There is plenty of parking, a lovely walkway

stump tables and stools located right next to

3. Visit Imhoff farm in Kommetjie. Take a ride

a shallow river. Kids will enjoy climbing trees,

on a camel, have a bite to eat at Blue Water

splashing in the river or playing on the rocks.

Café while your kids visit the friendly farm

You’ll see the entrance at the end of Upper

animals at Higgledy Piggledy Farm Yard,

Noreen Avenue in Bishopscourt Village -

or just enjoy browsing the various shopping

park in the road, but be careful not to block

outlets. For more info, visit www.imhofffarm.

driveways.

co.za

5. Have a wander around green point park.

4. Visit Silvermine nature Reserve; a beautiful

This park has something for all ages; gym

spot right on our doorstep. There are picnic

equipment for adults, unusual play areas

spots located on the edge of the dam, a loop

for kids and a track suitable for bikes and

around the dam to explore and the kids will

trikes too. Take a walk around the park and

have great fun wading in the water searching

educate yourself in the Biodiversity Garden,

for tadpoles and frogs. If you’re feeling

which features over 300 local Cape plant

energetic, why not hike up to Elephant’s Eye?

species. Open daily from 7am to 7pm, you

If taken slowly, it is a very manageable route

can access the park from the corner of

for all ages. R30 per adult and R15 per child.

Beach/Vlei Road, on Bill Peters Drive, or on

Accessible from OuKaapse Weg.

Bay Road.

five affordable activities

around the dam and benches and grass

1. Make a day of it and head through to the

should you just want to relax for a while. It is

South african Museum and planetarium,

open every day during daylight hours and is

taking a stroll through the company gardens

free of charge. You will find it on the corner

to feed the squirrels along the way. There is

of Lakewood and Maywood Avenues in

plenty to see and kids will be enthralled by the

Bergvliet. nb: There is a geocache here too

fossil section, especially the dinosaurs. From

(“The Eye”)

the 5th of December to the 14th of January (11am and 12 noon Mon to Fri, and 12 noon

3. Watch the noon Day gun go off. The cannon

only on Saturdays and Sundays), “Tick Tock

is fired every day, except Sundays and public

– the Mouse and the Clock”, appropriate

holidays, at 12 o’clock sharp. Not only is this

for ages 5-12 years old, will be showing at

an experience the whole family can enjoy,

the Planetarium.

but you will also be amazed by the wonderful

for children under the age of 18. Museum

panoramic views of the city, which is a great

pricing is separate – R75 for 2 adults and 2

place to bring visitors of all ages. Aim to arrive

kids. 25 Queen Victoria Street, Gardens. For

just after 11h30am to give you enough time

further information call (021) 481 3800.

R40 for adults and R20

to listen to an SA Naval Officer give a short talk on the history of the cannons, as well as

2. Head through to the Mouille point beachfront.

take in the views. Follow the signs from the

There is a load on offer here. Take a trip on

5. Explore Simonstown. A favourite for kids is a tour of the retired SaS assegaai submarine. Open six days a week, tour tickets cost R40 per person (R20 for children under 12) and includes the bus fare to the submarine’s mooring point. The tour lasts approximately 50 minutes.

To book, phone (021) 786

5243. You can also get scratching at the Simonstown Scratch patch, searching for your favourite tumble polished gemstones from R15 for a small bag, located on Dido Valley Road, open seven days a week. For more information on the Scratch Patch contact (021) 786 2020. Don’t forget to visit the just nuisance statue in Jubilee Square and find out about the true story of the only dog to ever be enlisted in the Royal Navy! E&O.E All information and pricing correct at time of printing.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always something fun for the kids to do at Stonehurst Estate Whether theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re playing at one of the parks, attending Movie Night or just having fun jumping in puddles, kids really do have fun at Stonehurst! With friends on just about every corner, there is no chance of getting bored!

faq’s

Frequently asked questions

How do I note / query / complain of

something?

What should I know / read?

•

Please log all incidents, reports, or concerns

•

Constitution

What does Security do (and doesn’t do)?

on our incident system found our website:

•

Code of Conduct

•

http://helpdesk.stonehurstmountainestate.

•

Architectural Guidelines

Security control access to the Estate, ensure the perimeter fence is operational and patrolled, and do regular 24 x 7 patrols

org or phone the Lifestyle Centre reception. What is the speed limit?

throughout

HOURS Of OpERaTIOn Of:

30km / hour at all times. Please drive carefully

permitted to hand out business flyers, take

gym

as there are children, residents, indigenous

messages for residents, accept post or

Monday – Thursday : 05h30 - 19h00

wildlife and pets around.

parcels on behalf of anyone, keep keys or

the

Estate.

Security

not

other items for visitors / residents.

Friday : 05h30 - 18h30 Saturday : 07h00 - 12h00

How do my visitors get access?

Sunday : 08h00 - 12h00

•

Visitors

will

only

permitted

once

Public Holidays : 07h00 - 13h00

telephonic or written approval has been

•

Lifestyle Centre will be open according to

given

the Gym hours or when there are specific

Security.

the

homeowner/resident

What about my pets? •

Stonehurst allows pets, but please consult the

Code

Conduct

for

the

rules

surrounding pets. All pets must be registered with Estate Management (with a photo in

functions e.g. Movie nights, etc. Where can I or my visitors’ park? Estate Management

•

Monday – Friday : 08h00 - 17h00

case the pet is found or goes missing.)

Visitors may only park on your property, or in a designated visitors’ parking bay (Stone

can I plant whatever I want?

Village and Stonehurst Close.) Vehicles may

•

Stonehurst Mountain Estate is within the

biometric administrator

not park on open plots, public open spaces

protected area of the Table Mountain

Monday – Friday : 08h00 - 17h00

or on the roadway.

National Park and as such, only plants indigenous to the Western Cape may be

Stonehurst properties

When is the refuse collected?

planted. Other plants may be kept in pots in

Monday - Friday : 09h00 - 17h00

•

General refuse – Thursdays – please ensure

limited quantities, on written application to

your refuse is out early and in a City of Cape

the Estate Management.

Sunday : 14h00 - 17h00

Town black wheelie bin. capeclassic

•

Monday – Friday : 08h30 - 17h00

Recyclable materials (glass, tin, paper,

What are the times of access / building hours for

plastic) – Mondays – please ensure your

the contractors or Service providers?

refuse is out early.

• Monday to Friday

Who should I speak to? •

Services

building

07h00 to 17h00 issues

Estate

Management •

How do I get a Wheelie bin? •

Apply through Reception

(Estate to be vacated by 17h30) •

(Estate to be vacated by 13h30)

Diane@capeclass.co.za How do I get post? How do I move in?

Saturday By prior written consent only - 08h00 to 13h00

(reception@stonehurstmountainestate.org)

Levies / accounts issues - CapeClassic –

•

Sundays & Public Holidays No work permitted

The post is delivered to the Post Boxes, •

Builder’s Holiday - No work permitted from

Estate Management and Security are to be

situated at the entrance to the Estate, by

informed, at least one week in advance, of all

the Post Office staff. This only occurs weekly.

Mid December through to mid January,

intended move in dates. No horse and trailers

The nearest available Post Office boxes are

actual

(articulated vehicles) or containers will be

at Blue Route Mall Tokai.

management and vary annually.

dates

are

advised

Estate

allowed through the Main Gate. Please advise moving companies to use single axle vehicles

How do I get a telephone?

can I use the gym and /or pool?

or sprinter vans/shuttle vehicles. The Emergency

•

Telkom and SmartVillage provide telephone

All residents may use the gym and the pool, provided the levies for your property are up

Gate is for emergencies only and serves as an

services to the Estate and application

evacuation point for homeowners/residents

could be made directly to either of these

and to allow emergency vehicles such as fire

companies. The telephone number is to be

trucks access onto and off the Estate in the

provided to Estate Management as soon

on the gym biometric system and use this

event of an emergency/disaster. The only

as the line is installed to enable contact by

system to enter.

time that the Emergency Gate will be used

Security.

All gym and pool users must be registered

How can I hire the entertainment facilities?

for “non-emergency access” will be to allow heavy equipment access onto and off the

How do my service provider / builder get

Estate when required as part of the building

access?

operations for specific plots. Refer to Estate

•

Code of Conduct for further info.

to date. •

•

use the lap pool without being specifically supervised by a Stonehurst Gym trainer.

All contractors / labour etc must be registered with Estate Management, and

No children under 12 years of age may

•

Contact the Events Co-ordinator for a quote

FAQ’S for your specific needs, the details can be

nEW DWEllIngS

obtained from Estate Management at the

What are the architectural Design Manual /

What costs are involved to the HOa for building?

Lifestyle Centre.

Design guidelines?

•

Verge deposit – R5000

•

Scrutiny fees - Varies

•

Building Levy – R1000

What levies do I pay and when?

Stonehurst Mountain Estate is set against the

•

Normal levies

slopes of the Silvermine Mountain and abuts

•

Building levies – While in the process

the Table Mountain National Park, and the

of building (12 month period), penalty

dwellings on the Estate should be designed

levies are stopped and a building levy is

and positioned in such a way that they would

introduced.

form an integral part of the natural landscape.

Penalty levies – If the building period has

The Architectural Design Guidelines (Design

been exceeded the vacant property will be

Manual) sets out the Urban, Architectural

subject to penalty levies.

and Landscape Controls with which the

Fines – There are a number of items in the

homeowners will have to comply, and forms

Contractors Agreement and the Code of

part of the Stonehurst Mountain Estate Owners

Conduct which may result in fines being

Association’s (SMEOA) Constitution. In terms of

issued by Estate Management for non-

the Agreement of Sale and the Constitution,

compliance. These normally follow written

owners will be obliged to submit their drawings

warnings. Property owners are ultimately

(including two Landscape Plans and an

responsible for any fines incurred by their

irrigation layout diagram) to the Design Review

contractors, service providers or visitors.

Committee (appointed by the SMEOA) for

•

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design approval, before submitting them to

FA CE BO OK .COM/ Stonehurs tMounta inEs tate

the local authority for final approval. Approval or rejection of the design is entirely at the discretion of the Design Review Committee.

WHO’S WHO

ANDREW CALMEYER

ANTON CHAIT

Chairman of the HOA /

Developer Trustee

Finance Trustee

CHRIS BREWER Stone Village Representative Trustee

Landscaping Trustee

CYNTHIA SIMPSON

ESTELLE COETZEE

GLYNIS COETZEE

JASON BALL

Stonehurst Close

Estate Management

Communications Trustee

Representive Trustee

PA to Estate Management

Estate Manager

MIKE JAY

RAYMOND RIX

RICHARD WILBRAHAM

TERRY BREWIS

VAUGHN BARKHUIZEN

Operations & Design

Sercurity Trustee

Estate Management

Marketing Trustee

Entertainment & PR

Review Committee Trustee

Security Manager

Trustee

DIREcTORy gUaRDHOUSE

ElEcTRIcITy DEpaRTMEnT (24 Hours)

InTERcOM (only the residents with instruments

free call (Intercall)100SV

0860 103 089

plugged into the Smart Village Jack)

021 702 4242 | 079 493 8669

RESIDENTS

STOnEvIllagE – Dial 21 - 0 followed by the unit

cOnTRacTORS gaTE

GENERAL

number (Unit 9 = 21009)

free call (Intercall) 021 702 4242

(Stonehurst does not specifically endorse any of

STOnEHURST clOSE – Dial 22 – 0 followed by the

the following service providers)

unit number (Unit 5 = 22 005)

stonehurst GYM

SnaKE caTcHER Spca

SInglE RESIDEnTIal - Dial 200 or 20 – followed

TRaInERS anD ManagEMEnT

083 3261607 | 083 326 1604

by the portion number (20010 or 20164)

302SV

Spca

021 702 4506

021 700 4140

STONEHURST PROPERTIES

SMaRTvIllagE

(On-site Sales Agents)

(Telephone Installations/Service)

ESTaTE ManagER

REcEpTIOn

0861 845 5243

Glynis - free call (Intercall)

Janine

SKynET DSTv

021 702 4240 | 083 452 2916

021 702 4852

O/H 021 705 9970

LIFESTYLE CENTRE Estate Management Offices:

pa TO ESTaTE ManagEMEnT

ESTaTE agEnT

Estelle - free call (Intercall)

Andrew Smith 082 782 3566

021 702 4243

ESTaTE agEnT

REcEpTIOn free call (Intercall)

Lana Smith 082 788 5728

Call 086 110 6394

FAX 021 702 4854

Fax number 021 702 4504

CAPECLASSIC PROPERTY SOLUTIONS (Pty) Ltd

EMERGENCY SERVICES aMbUlancE (ER 24) 080 022 5599

Managing Agents

aMbUlancE (Government Ambulance)

DIanE SMITH

10177

021 787 9909

cOnSTanTIabERg MEDI clInIc

Guardhouse

021 799 2911 | 021 799 2196

SEcURITy ManagER

pOlIcE

(Richard Wilbraham)

(Emergency and Muizenberg Police Station)

free call (Intercall) 021 702 4862

10111 | 021 788 8754

bIOMETRIc aDMInISTRaTOR

fIRE bRIgaDE (Lakeside)

(Yolanda Ordman)

021 788 1843

free call (Intercall) 021 702 4862

A/H 071 556 6720

MOUnTaIn REScUE 021 948 9900

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